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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-23
DEATHCaLLSMRS.
WILLIAMJACKSON
End Comes After Long Period Of In
yalidlsm Confning Her 10 apart
ments.
SIXTY YEARS RESIDENT or CITY
Identified With Public schools in Early
Days, Helping Develop the
Ward System.

Death closed tha eyes Of Mrs. Jennie
z Jackson. the beloved wife Of VII
liam Jackson and one Of Rock Island S
noblest women at 70 o'clock last
night al the family home. SZz Tween
fieth street IuHrmires Of her adj
yanced age caused hcr death She had
been. an Invalid for eight years for
the last three years being confined TO
her room
For nearly SO years a resident Of
this city, she had endeared herself IN
the hearts oI hundreds CG friends
through her noble character and
gentle ways
Mrs Jacksar's maiden name was
Jennie e. sammis and she was born
in New York CITY, aug s. 1910, the
daughter OF EIbert "a. and Caroline
Samula. She came to Moline with
her parents TO 1856. ana the follow
ing year she began teaching in the
Rock Island public schools. She vas
associated with the late Edward D.
Sweeney in the establishment Of the
ward schools I'm this city
Married in 1861
She was united I'm marriage with
William Jackson May q, 1868 AS a
result Of this union two children sur
viye. Mrs. Carrie A Barth and Mrs
Hattie J. Babcock. There are also four
grandchildren, William P. Bartb, Eliz-
abeth Babcock. William Jackson Bah
cock and George Sammis Babcock. All
live in this city. There are also three
sisters. Mrs. Rodertck Dart Of Rock Is
land and Mrs. Fl. C. Whitridge and
Mrs Joseph Huntoon Of California.
Mrs, Jackson was brought up in the
Episcopal church, but after her mar
riage she united with the Methodist
Episcopal church Of which during her
long life she was an honored and 10y
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1915-06-16
Sl.OO per year
Marshall Indorses The Ameri-
can Note

Indianapolis, Ind, June H.
Il have read with Il very great
deal of pleasure and satisfaction
the official communication TO
the German government, said
Vice President Marshall today.
Il shall be greatly surprised if
there shall be found any large
number Of men in America who
do not fully approve of its tone
and contents. The president is
meeting conditions and no diff
ference how much we may all
desire arbitration and universal
peace, peace conditions are not
changed by such desires. He
speaks the voice of our common
humanity, and | shall be greatly
disappointed if the German
government does not coincide
with his views.
I'VE are a peace loving and
peace seeking people and we
will meet the powers of the
world on that basis whenever it
may be possible to devise a
workable plan. But until that
time comes there are few of us
who will not insist upon our
rights.
"The president could not con-
sent to principle which would
not put the government behind
an American wherever he may
lawfully be. This is the ira
dit1onal course insisted upon
properly by the American
people,"
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1915-06-16
There's q Reason.

Young Adolphus de Milvuns
was out driving his own car. He
was scorcher, and believed in
going straight ahead. 1t was in
the heart Of Yorkshire, says The
Pittsburg Dispatch.
Suddenly a terrified cluCking
under the wheels told him some
accident had happened. He
pulled up and glanced back.
Two fowls lay dead IN his track,
while another two were fleeing,
sCrecching, back to home and
safety.
"Thafll be ii shillings,
please" remarked d burly man in
cordurovs, who appeared on the
scene promptly; that's three and
six apiece for the four"
-Four" gasped Adolphus.
But | only killed two"
"That's right" agreed the
fowls owner: "hut them other
two will never lay a blessed egg
after this"
Pm sorry" said tie motorist,
as lie handed over the money
"Due to the fright, | suppose"
The countryman silook his
head as he slammed the silver
into his pocket.
Partly fright" he agreed
slowly: "but mainly | reckon it's
because they amt hens"
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1915-06-16
Bryan to German-Americans

Washington, June ll.-Wil-
liam J. Bryan tonight issued an
appeal addressed to The Ger
man-Americans" urging them to
aid in maintaining peace be-
tween the United States and the
fatherlan6-by exer,ing their in
fluence with the German
government to persuade it not to
take any steps that would lead
in the direction of war.
With this statement MIR. Bryan
expects to end for the present
his efforts to Law before the
public the situation which
caused him to resign the port
folio OF secretary of state. On
Wednesday he gave out an ex-
planation of why he left the
cabinet rather than sign the last
American note to Germany re-
garding submarine warefare;
yesterday he issued an appeal to
the American people" to stand
for persuasion rather than for
force in asserting rights under
international law, and today he
made brief statement express
ing qualification at what he
termed a change of tone on the
part of the lingo editors" re-
garding the note to Germany.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1915-06-16
Jurors For June Court

The following Jurors have
been drawn 10 serve during the
term of criminal court to con
vene Monday, June 18th;
Court House Township.-R Fl
Vaughn, ] & Deese, A + Davis,
II d Clark, vi V Rivers, C. c
White.
Mt. Croghan Township-J NJ
Jordan, J A Griggs, G w Moore,
Is NJ Rushing, II w Lear.
Old Store township.-.B STav.
lor, G II Jenkins, ] b Baker, W
+ Hancock.
Jefferson Township.-J d
tunderburk, G. l. Middleton, II |
Hartman, G. w RoIlings.
Alligator T0wnShip.-Hudsou
King, ' l. Holley, NJ A Watkins
Cole Hill Township.-J M
iluSSl' J ! Hanna, J n Johnson
J / Ratliff, J p Poison.
Steer Pen Township.-T F
Campbell, Isaac Clark, w s
Toler, f b Johnson.
Cheraw Township.-J b Bun
dy' J NJ Jones. ] l. Anderson
Wade Turnage.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1915-06-16
A Gard of Thanks.

In this way we desire to show
our appreciation and thanks to
our good neighbors and friends
for the kindness and help given
to us during the sickness and
death of our mother, and also
for the respect and floral honorS
shown TO her, and the expressions
of love and sympathy shown to
us during the funeral procession.
MIR. and Mrs. +. ]. Graves.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1915-06-16
Champions New System of Love
Ard not Force

Washington, June l0.-Wil
liam JrUnt.Gs Bryan, in an ap-
Pc! addressed go The Amcri-
can People," tonight, asks them
to hear him before they pass
sentence on his laying down the
portfolio Of secretary in the
midst Of international stress.
Cnnlidcn, that the public will
credit him with honorable in
tentions. Mr.. BRYAN frankly
Says that good intentions are not
enough and that if the public
verdict is against him he asks
no mercy, asserting that men in
public life must be willing TO
bear any deserved punishment
from ostracism to execution"
Interpreting the American
note to Germany on submarine
warfare, which he refused to
sign, as conforming to the "old
system" of diplomatic stand
ards, precedcnts for which "are
written in characters of blood
upon almost every page of
human history" and character
izlng himself as a champion OF
the new system-persuaSion in
stead of forCe-and as "an
humble follower of the Prince
of Peace" the former secretary
of state pleads for the United
States to lead the world "ou1
of the black night of war into
the light of that day when
swords shall be beaten into
plOwshareS.' "
Tomorrow MIR. Bryan will is
sue another statement an appeal
he says, to German American. .
The nature of this appeal he
would not discuss. But with
the issuance of the third state
ment since his resignation the
former secretary Says lie VIII
be ready to rest his case.
"Of course | shall always be
ready to talk when the occasion
arises and | think it necessary"
Mr.. BRYAN declared.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1915-06-16
A Prize Baby.

Little Minnie was having
birthday party and some of the
little guests were discussing the
merits Of the babies in their
homes.
"My little sister is only five
months Old" remarked Annie,
"and she has two teeth"
"My little sister," said Nellie.
'is only six months old and she
has three.
Minnie was silent for a mo-
ment, then she burst forth:
"My little sister hasn't got
any teeth yet, but when She
does have some they're going to
be gold ones"
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1915-06-16
Qualified.

Billy Mooney, after running a
barber shop in CenterviIle for
two or three years, decided TO
become a dentist. His uncle ST,
upon hearing of this decision.
dropped in TO talk it over.
Yes, Billy" said he, dentistry
is about the easiest new job you
could tackle. You know how to
work the chair already, so the
rest ought to come easy
enough"
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1915-06-16
Political Effect Of Bryan's Act

1t might appear unscemly to
be discussing the mere political
aspect Of the recent Cabinet
change, but Colonel Bryan's in.
SlStance on making statements
and explanations has made such
discussion proper and legiti-
male. IL would have been bet
ter Tor his political aspirations if
he had sealed his lips with the
signing of his name to his letter
OF retirement. for the country
will take his action as an effort
10 turn ihe affair TO his personal
advantage. 1t would ccem to be
a case of seeking "vindication,"
such as we recently had in
North Carolina. There is no
evidence whatever that Colonel
Bryan expects to turn against
the Administration now or at
any future time. but his aglta-
ton for public endorsement is
not in the interest of harmony
Tor the National Democracy.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1915-06-16
Fire at McBee

IcffcrSonian.
We learn as we go to press that
a fire at McBee last night DIES
troyed the building of the MeBee
Supply company. The fire was
discovered about o'clock IN the
interior of the building and had
gained such headway until ii was
impossible to control the flames.
The bank building next door did
not burn as it was protected by a
thick brick wall. 1t is under
stood that the loss is partly COW
cred by insurance.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1915-06-16
Colonel Pledges Support :
Wilson,

New Orleans, June 1l.-For-
mer President Theodore Roose-
welt, in a signed statement
received here tonight from Bre-
ION Island, La, pledged his sup
port to President Wilson in "all
Inc steps which he may take to
uphold the honor and the
interests of this great Republic +"
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1915-06-16
Lusitania Was Not Armed

Washington, June 10 The
United States in its latest note to
Germany, made publi> tonight,
formally asks the Inlprria; Coz
ernment for assurance th.;
measures hereafter viii j.,
adopted to safeguard "NmrriCan
lives and American Siips' on
the high seas. The alternative
IN case OF refusal is moi stated,
1t WAS ihiS note 10 which
William Jennings Bryan refused
to attach his signature, rrSignin2
instead his portfolio OF state,
thereby precipitating Il dramatic
Cabinet crisis. Robert Lansing,
Secretary OF State ad interim,
signed the communication which
went forth with the approval of
PRESIDENT Wilson and his entire
Cablnet.
Friendly terms characterize
the document, which renewS
representations made in the
american note OF May II after
the LuSitanla was torpedoed and
SUNK he German Govern,
ment, 1t is declared must have
been misinformed," when i,
assumed that the lusitania car
rlcd guns, as official Information
IS al hand to COrrObOratc the
original contention of the
Washington Government that
Inc Lusltanla was an unarmed
passenger ship which, since il
ala not resist capture could not
De sunk without transferring
passengers and crew to q place
OF safety.
The communication informs
Germany that If is "on the
principle OF humanity as we'll as
upon the law founded upon this
principle that the United States
must SlaEd.' Opportunity is
given 10 Germany TO submit any
HGNIdence ! that American Officials
uio hot execute their tasks
,no.onehiy IN inspecting the
hoSi'ahia before she sailed, but
'iie cardinal 1act-that the liner
was given no warning and made
iio ieSlstanceS and was primarily
passenger ship-lhe American
Government declares, throws in
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1915-06-16
Cow Hurts Girl.
Chesterfield Advertiser

Chesterfield Advertiser
Annie the little daughter of
Kew. ]. J.. Tyler, was run over
and stepped on by a COW, loy,
tuesday, and her leg broker.
about midway between the
ankle and knee. PHYSICIANS
were summoned and the frac-
lure reduced and the little sur-
ierer is resting as well as could
be expected. II seems thai,
another child was ,rying in
manage Or drive the COW, which
became unruly, and ran, knock
ing little Annie, who was in rLc
path down, and stepping on her
with the above result. Her
little friends and playmatcs hope
she will soon be well.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1915-06-16
MIR. Rryan's Resignation.
News and Courier.

No matter what Mr.. BrYaS
may say, nc aid and ugiy FACT
WI rvn'riA !il"t h., W no Should
nave hcrl 'Hc >tr~!-: arm Of the
ADMINISTRATION, he upon whouf
above MI others tie Prcsideiiy
should have h"np able 10 leauf
at least tor moral support, has
deserted MS chief and his Gov
ernmcnt iii the midst OF an inter
national crisis the gravity of
which cannot be OverStated,
aAd he has done this, moreover,
with full understanding of the
consequences which his action
may prcCipitltc.
That these may be serious
will have TO be admitted. If
they do not prove SO in the
event The virtue of such for
tunate escape cannot be acCred-
tied to MIR. Bryan. True, he has
parted company with President
Wilson with mutual express
SlonS OF esteem, and this may be
all well, enough. But the world
VIII ConStruc the situation
broadly; and so constituting it.,
the enemies Of The United States
Will long extract comfort from
the TACT that at the critical mo-
ment the policy OF the Ameri-
can government was able 10
command the approval of its
own Secretary of State. Ii is
not simply that Mr. Bryan has
rcpudlatca Woodrow Wilson.
He has repudlated also the
President Of the United States.
the spokesman of the American
people, repudiated him, not on q
matter Of internal policy, but
before the world on a matter mi
l,-aa!sisrasz !ha.--...=sttttess-ts-.1
maintained between this country
and other civilized nations.
The import of such conduct is
not To be disguised by soft
phrases. 1t is impossible that
any excuses which Mr. Bryan
may have to Offer will cover his
offence. But ii is uncomfortable
that his course succeed in rob
blng President Wilson of that
public confidence and support
which he SO vitally needs. And
II Germany still retained any
doubts as to Mr. Wilson'S abso.
Lutte iirnness, his determination
to stand TO the position which
the American Government has
taken regardless oi consequences
those doubts should now be
dissolved once and for all. The
tact that rather than weaken in
thIS matter the President has
been ready to part company
with his chief Cabinet officer,
the man who had more TO do
than any other with his nomi-
nation for the Presidency, is
conclusive.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1915-06-16
Oct From PageIand.

item In the Spartanburg
I'D last hurSday stated that
{ Dee SludcrS of Paeciand
!! lsS the 1915 Poets Mcd?l
xed every year Tor the best
: m published il he college
4 3 3k<szin" by y studeGt OF >WOf-
college. This is a very
eatshonnr and is much sought
men in each class. sac fact
pat Mr.. Sanders is Il a!iSi year
pan makes his success over
tl@ny competitors of the upper
fiasseS doubly brilliant. This is
hot the first time that MIR. San
Ser's imagination has found eX-
preston in verse, for it will be
remembered that he won a
prize offered by the Progressive
Farmer last year for the best
poem. The title of his winning
poem is: Daybreak at the Old
Farm" and is reproduced below.
He also had two poems in the
WoffOrd College annual which
is just out:
The rosy morn is coming On,
( And shadows flee from out the
east:
The darker shades of night are
gone,
'Tis waking time for man ard
beast.
There comes from out the dis
tant wood
The sound of bird songs on
the air;
And where last night the fairies
stood
Sweet wildwood blossoms
now appear.
And from the far-off garden gate
There comes love song
plaintlve, low
The bluebirG's calling for his
mate
-. ssna where woodland
flowers grow.
The dogwood, in the distant
seen,
Is like cloud of morning
light,
Or like some wonderouS fairy
queen,
Who with the darkness takes
her flight.
Thus dawns another happy day,
Which all this wealth of
beauty brings.
While youth goes merrlly down
the way,
And songs of Joy and gladness
sings.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1915-06-16

80 you believe Friday is un-
lucky" "YesSuh," replied Mr.
tras'us Pinklcy. "If | begins
sumpln' on Friday IFS liable TO
tGrn out unlucky; an den, a2in,
ef puts II off an don't begin if
on Friday, dat'S liable to be nm.
lucky too."-Washington Star
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1915-06-16
London Papers Comment on
American Note to Germany

London, June 1.-The Lon
don morning newspapers in
their editorials on the latest
American note to Germany,
while remarking on its extreme
courtesy, combined with firm
ness, all seize upon its essential
point that there can be no fur
ther negotiations until assur
ances are forthcoming that
American lives and American
ships will be safeguarded.
Notice is taken by the news
papers of the full opportunity
that is given Germany as some
of them express it ITO save her
face" and some measure of sur
prise is expressed why Mr..
Bryan should have considered it
necessary to resign as Secretary
of State after having signed the
first note.
The Daily Telegraph says:
The spirit of the second note
is exactly that of the first, and It
leaves us to wonder even more
than we did before why MIR.
BRYAN thought it necessary to
resign. There is nothing of a
minlatory character in the note,
nothing that the most fervid
lmaglnating could construe into
challenge or ultimatum. The
tone throughout is not only
diplomatic but friendly. The
phrases are those of appeal and
warning, rather than of sterr
denunciation.
ITO have been content with
anything less than the assurance:
demanded would hardly have
oeen consistent with the self
respect of the American Nation
The note gives German,
every opportunity of saving hel
tace if she SO desires;" says The
Dall&sGhEanicle. IL not only !.
phrased j most friendly terms
but by inviting the submission
OF further evidence concerning
the Lusitania and the resumption
OF other negotiations through an
American Intermediary opens a
vista for negotiations which
might keep the diplomats OF
Berlin and Washington employ
ed until the war is ended only
that President insists that the
submarine outrages must stop
during the negotiations. And
II is this point which gives sig
nltlcance to the whole.
"Obviously without it the note
would be nothing but an alb
dlctlon on the part of the United
States"
The Daily News discusses the
American note to Germany in
an editorial based on the sup-
position that the demand for
assurances was what caused the
resignation of Secretary Bry an.
lie News questions whether
Mr.. Bryan's inference, as the
paper puts it, that Germany will
reject the demands is sound and
whether, if it is sound, the situa-
tlon arising could have been
avoided by any conduct of
negotiations which did not in.
volve the betrayal mot OF
American rights only but of the
rights and hopes of humanity"
The editorial continues:
There is no reason vet n
assume that the President. who
throughout the dealings with
Germany has sought peace with
The steady GOODNESS and HIGH
pui rose habitual to him. despairs
OF success. The phrasing of the
note is as little provocative as
conceivable"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-25
PINGREE

A report in circulation says that Miss
Hilda Josephson, eldest daughter OF
John Josephson was married to Jake
Nallon in Black foot, Monday.
At meeting of the Utah -Idaho Sugar
company held on Saturday, plans were
made to remove the Viraen beet dump
one mile further east of its present To-
cation. This is brought about on ac-
count of the stock eating the sugar beets
while piled on the ground, and as the
owners of stock have no disposition to
prevent it, the company has taken the
matter III their own hands to prevent
future happenings of like character.
Billy Wilshon is back home after sev-
eral weeks in the hospital at Pocatelio.
G. G. Anderson and son are deer hunt
ting in the Arco district. j. II. Highly
aud sons leave today for a like outing.
Here's hoping they will be successful.
Mr.. J. H. FFrentner is loading beets
from those piled on the ground. Every
indication goes to show that the acreage
of beets for the coming year will be far
il excess of this year.
Al Rensherger has about completed
moving from the Sandford place to one
rear Gibson. We are soon to lose Mr.
Eensberger and family.
Mr.. Hackett, of Arimo, is about to
become a resident of Pingree.
Miss Esther Davis of Rockford, re
lteeed Mrs. Falconer fer few days the
latter part of the week.
Mrs. Faooner and Miss Sanalin tool
tle teachers examinations i'll Backfoot
J. A. Martin received a ear of hog:
il Pingree Monday at s. per loo pounds
Nice rain last night aud the long de
layed winter is now upon us.
f. n. Day is now the proud owner o
pumping and grinding engine and out
fit.
L. S. Rosenbaum, wife and family
have moved to Salt Lake
The poles are now framed for tn
erection of the telephone line from
Biackfoot to Sterling. The expectation
is to have the line in operation b,
Christmas. Have you signed your con
tract for one on the ranch? 1t will saw
you many times its cost by having
i'll your house.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-25
RICH

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Floyd Thompson and the latter is doing
as we'll as could be expected. The baby
is a bright spry boy and his proud IA
ther is going to plant five more acres
of beets for wedding.
Messrs. John Carmen, S. p Graham,
-. L. Baker and W. G. Davidson We're
summoned to attend court last week in
the ease of Bingham county, plaintiff,
VS.. Luella Rich, defendant, but the ease
was settled out of court.
Mr.. J. L. Baker has bought another
fine imported horse from Metz & Son.
| Mrs. w. G. Davidson is quite sick.
Mr.. Alma Clough is loading beets at
the Cops dump.
! Harry Trotner is loading beets at
Pingree, and the weather is very favor
able for the work.
Miss Melyey Clough was expected
home last "Wednesday from California
whore she has been for the last three
years visiting friends and trying to bet
ter her health
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1915-11-25
Somebody Poisoned My Dog

. Somebody poisoned my dog today,
Though he never did anyone ILL.,
And so he is through with his canine
play,
And his wagglety tail is still
No more shall | walk in the streets with
him.
Along at my side he'd jog,
And, | don t care if my eyes are dim
Somebody poisoned my dog.
He was homely, I know, as a dog could
be,
And only an Airedale too;
But l loved the old fellow and he loved
AS people and dogs may do.
Nothing on earth could disturb his trust
Or his faith and love befog,
And now he's dead here at my feet
Somebody poisoned my dog.
He crawled at my side and licked my
hand
And then with gasp he died;
And-thongh some people can't under
stand
| patted his head and cried.
For it ism t funny to lose a friend
From off this earthly cog
Yes, he was loyal until>the end
Somebody poisoned my dog.
I wonder how any one could have done
This poor little fellow harm;
But here he lies-his race is run
Here's his body still soft and warm.
Ny life is lived on a peaceful plan,
Ny pace is quiet jog,
But l wish l could find the snake of a
man
Who poisoned my little dog