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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
COURT HOUSE NEWS

Judge \. A. Larson in county court
Saturday approved the report of
c. L. Hubbard, inheritance tax ap-
praiser, filed in the estate of Edith n.
Case. The value of the estate left was
fixed at S27,97242, of which $4,000 is
exempt, leaving $7,97242 subject to
one per cent tax, amounting to S79.72.
Mrs. Mary McEachron, Omaha, sister
.of the deceased, is principal benefici-
AIRY.
Mrs. Henrietta J. Hemenway, Moline
was granted a divorce by Judge W. T.
Church in circuit court Saturday
from her husband, Henry L. Hemen-
way. Marriage was performed Sept
6, 1877, and the couple lived together
until June q, 1912, when desertion
is charged. E. L. Eagle was counsel
for the complainant
Motion for a new trial in the case OF
S. E. Marley ct al against c. c. Coyne
ct al, was filed in circuit court Sat
day morning by G. W. Wood, repre-
senting the contestants. Jury which
heard the case returned a verdict find
ing Mrs. Minnie Marley Coyne sane
and refusing to set aside her will and
deed under the terms of which she be-
queathed all of her property to her
second husband, C. C. Coyne, ignoring
the claims of her two sons by the first
marriage Dietz & Sinnett were coun-
! sci for Mr., Coyne.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29

schools of the city and was a grad
uate of Browns Business college
After graduating from the latter in
stitution she entered the employ of
the Modern Woodmen. where she re-
manned 10 years. She was united in
marriage to Frank Smith of Wan
pello. Iowa, June Is, 1914. Follow
ing their marriage the couple went
south to live and she had recently re-
turned from New Orleans.
Mrs. Smith was an active member
of her parents, 1903 Seventh avenue.
a charter member of the Kate Hill
Mission society of that church. She
was also member of Fay Halves
camp No. Isl, Royal Neighbors of
America, and Eudora Rebekah lodge
No. 70, l. o. o, F.
She leaves her husband, also a son,
Robert, and an infant, her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Simpson. and two
sister, Misses Mabel and Ada Simp-
son, at home.
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow afternoon at 2:30 at the home
Rev. J. L. Vance, pastor of the United
Presbyterian church, will officiate
Burial will be in Chippiannock GENE
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
131 MEN AND WOMEN
GET WORK AT OFFICE

Another busy week was experienced
at the local Illinois free employment
office, l21 men and women being pro
vided with work, according to a report
issued today by Superintendent Cor
nelius Donovan. One hundred and
twenty-six men applied for work,
while 1875 requests for help were re-
ceiped. One hundred men were pro-
vided with work. Thirty-eight women
applied for work and SO calls for help
were registered and 81 women were
provided with employment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29

the business transacted was of a rou-
tine nature
A large number of committees pre-
vlously authorized to administer plans
for various activities adopted by the
conference we're appointed
The delegates adjourned to meet at
the call of the board of bishops at a
time and place to be fixed by them.
This action will permit. if it is deem
ed advisable, of a session in 1918, to
consider the plans for the unification
of Methodists, which will be present
ed to the southern Methodist church
at that time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
MARY SILLIMAN IS
RELEASED BY KAISER

Washington May, 29.-The state de-
partment's only official information in
the case of Miss Mary Silliman, Ameri-
can teacher in the American school
for girls at Constantinople, reported in
last nights Rotterdam dispatches as
sailing on the steamer Ryndam after
being released from a charge of espion-
age in Germany, was a dispatch today
from the American embassy IN Berlin
which simply said Miss Silliman had
been released and sent to Holland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
UNDER INDICTMENT;
Is KILLED IN SOUTH

Roy MOckmore, 10 years old, bound
evor to the grand jury in Davenport
on May s, on a charge of carrying con-
ccaled weapons and later released on
bonds in the sum of $3.50, was killed
under train at Rogers, Ark, on May
"a, while attempting to make his es
cape from the country, according tt
advices received at Davenport today
Mockmore was arrested and bounC
over on charges preferred by two
men whom, it is claimed, he threatened
to kill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
Effective Thursday.
GOOD ROADS MEETING
PLANNED FOR RURAL

A public meeting in the interest of
the Burlington Way, is to be held at
the town hall in Rural township. to-
morrow evening. The gathering will
be in charge Of Fred W Young. sec
rotary of the committee which is
boosting the highway, which has St.
Louis and St. Paul as its terminals. A
large number of road enthusiasts from
this city expect to attend the session
and will leave by autos at $50 for
the meeting which will be addressed
by the famed Good Roads Now" Ms
sen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
MRS. MATTERS FACES
NEW TRIAL JUNE IL

Chicago, May 29.-Mrs. Dollie
Ledgerwood Matters, Charles T Mel
lon and Harry Edwards, acquitted last
week of a charge of conspiracy to
foist a spurious heir on the probate
court, will go to trial June II on an
other charge, namely, producing "a
false heir.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
Obituary
Mrs. Nellie Simps0n-Smith

The death of Mrs. Nellie Simpson
Smith, 80 years of age, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs George Simpson, came at
$3.50 yesterday morning at the home
of h reparents, 1903 Seventh avenue,
following a short illness OF complica-
tions of ailments.
Mrs. Smith, whose maiden name was
Nellie Simpson, was born in Hamilton,
Ontario, Canada, June IS, 1885. When
she was years of age the family
move TO Rock Island and she had
made her home here since. She re-
ceived her education in the public
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
ReSeDtS Insult With Ak.

Des Moines, Ia, May 29-When a
friend of her husband came to the
house after the husband had gone to
work last night and insulted her, Mrs
Vesula Cimino, the mother OF four, got
an ak and resented the insult. The
friend" doctors say, probably will
die.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
DOSCHADIS GIRL rs
FOUND IN CHICAGO

Dubuque, Iowa. May 28.-virginia
Doschadis. 17-year-old high school
girl who disappeared from her home
here several days ago, was brought to
Dubuque from Chicago by her father
yesterday morning. She had gone to
the home of relatives in Chicago after
an alteration with her mother over a
love affair. Her parents at first fear
ed she had been enticed away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
Charles T. Valentine,

Charles F. Valentine, so years of
age and a lifelong resident of this
county, died at 4:30 this morning at
his home, 635 Twenty second avenu.
following a lingering illness of COM
plications. He was born in Edging-
ton township Feb. 20. 1866, but had
spent most of his life in Rock Island
Mr.. Valentine had followed the trade
of carpenter ever since he was a young
man. His father preceded him in
death four years. He never married
Besides his mother at home, he
leaves the following brothers and sis
tiers: William, Des Moines, Iowa Mrs
Alice Glitter in Minnesota, Mrs. Ella
Rhotenbaugh, Davenport; Carl, Los
Angeles, Cal; Louis, st. Ansgar
Iowa, and James, Denver, Col.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
Resume Pittsburgh Riot Case.

Pittsburgh, Pa, May 29.-The hear
ing of evidence began today when the
trial was resumed Of 26 persons charg-
attack by mob on the Edgar Thomp-
son works of the Carnegie Steel COM
pany in Draddock on May 2.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
METHODIST MEETING
AT SARATOGA ENDED

Saratoga Springs, y. Y, May %
The sessions Of the 9th general con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal
church, held here during the last four
weeks, were concluded today with a
meeting at which practically all OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
Hughes CAMPAIGN Launched,

Chicago, May 29-Frank H. Hitch
cock accompanied by William l.
Ward, former republican national
committeeman from New York
launched the pre-convention campaign
in interest of Justice Charles E
Hughes here today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
Dunno Going to Chicago Parade.

Springfield, Ill, May Ex-Governor
Dunno will go to Chicago tonight to
review the Memorial day parade there
tomorrow. The governor will address
general meeting of the Chicago as
ISOLATION of commerce on the subject
of good roads May 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29
Des Moines Architect Dead.

Des Moines, Ia, May 80. D.
Smith, widely known architect and
breeder of fancy stock, died at his
home here late last night of heart dis
ease.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-29

All the news all the tire-The
Argus.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-06-23
How To Be Happy

Learn how to forget disagreeable
things.
Keep your nerves well in hand and
in let them on no one.
Master the art of saying pleasant
things.
Do not expect too much from your
friends.
Make whatever work that comes to
you congenial work.
Retain your illusions and do not be
lieve all the world wicked and unkind,
Relieve the miserable and sympa-
thse with the sorrowful.
Do not waste your vitality in super
fuous and energetic talking, especially
in gossip.
Be neither self-conceited nor family
centered, but have a few fresh outside
interests to keep you alive and thought
full.
Avoid excuses. Be temperate in all
things.
Do not forget that kind words and a
smile cost nothing, but are priceless
treasures to the discouraged
Never let yourself moan over the
past nor worry about the future, but
make the best of the present and keep
sweet and cheerful.
Do unto others as you would be done
by; and when old age comes to you,
and there is a halo of white hair about
your head, you will be loved and con-
sidered,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-06-23
Elijah Tripleh Arrested but Thought
Not Guilty

Prof. E. H. Triplett, one of the best
known negro educators in the South,
was arrested Wednesday in Memphis
and brought back to Meridian by Sher-
if Percy Young, who went after him
and found him in charge of the largest
colored public school in Memphis.
Triplett was before the auditors
Wednesday and District Attorney Mar
tin Miller and County Attorney Cliff
Malloy were also present. 1t is said
that Triplett appeared to be telling a
straight story and it is thought he is
not involved to the extent that has
been rumored in connection with the
school fund fraud of the county.
Triplett told Sheriff Young that he
was going to tell the truth and trust
the Lord.
The negro educator is charged with
false pretenses in connection with the
county school fund scandal. Triplett
was formerlG teacher in this county.
With the exception Of the arrest of
Tripett and his examination before
the county auditor by the attorneys
representing the state, there were no
other announced developments in the
alleged school frauds.
Former County Superintendent John
R, Ellis has asked that the public sus-
pend judgment until the charges
against him have judicial and regular
legal investigation. Meridian Dis
patch
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-06-23

The prison trustees this week decided
on some point near Okalona as the site
of the state rock crushing plant which
is to crush and sell lime rock at cost to
the farmers of the state. The place
decided on is on branch line Of the
Mobile & Ohio. Much disappointment
will be felt here that the plant was not
located at the rock cut between Macon
and Shuqualak, The quality Of rock
there is excellent, local conditions and
topography good and the place much
better located and near the center of
the state, and Noxubee had INDUCED
the hope that it would be selected.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-06-23
Expect Success

lives but for little thing"
Expect Success
Everywhere we meet people who 90
about the world with disaster disap-
pointment, trouble written on their
very faces. They are walking adver-
tisements of the thoughts they are
harboring, the sort of building ma
terial they are using.
Just as a salesman can discourage a
prospect by approaching him in a dis
Outraged mental attitude as though
everything in the world had gone
against him, as though life itself were
failure, and he did not for moment
expect to get an order, so, by a half
hearted, discouraged mental attitude
a woebegone expression, a mind full of
pessimism and wrong thought, you
| can drive success and happiness be-
yond your environment.
When see a person working like a
slave to gain ia competence, yet
grumbling and complaining that luck is
dead against him, always wearing a
| discouraged, detected air, as though
he expected to get turned down, | feel
sorry for him. His is the kind of
mental attitude that would drive sue
cess away from a genius.
Opportunities are never attracted
by a man who carries funeral, woe
begone expression who lives in a men
tai dungeon. We must go after the
things we desire as though we ex-
pected to attain them. We must face
our goal with a hoperul, expectant,
happy expression. We must carry
success in our manner. Cling to this
one thought and affirm it persistently,
vehcmently, if necessary - Success
and happiness are for me"
Peace of Mind
There should not be a sum of money
large enough to tempt you to sell your
peace of mind and your good reputa-
ton.
All there is to life is the comfort we
get out of it.
Even the poorest man, who has
always treated everyone fairly, gets
more out of life than does the wealthy
man who has accumulated his money
by sharp deals in which he cheated
others down to the starving point.
Not all rich men have secured their
money by unfair means or inhumane
methods, and it is unfair to place on
all rich men the stigma which belongs
TO those who are rich by dishonest
means.
Certain classes and individuals Judge
all by the few and this is as unjust as
it is untrue.
Every man should be given the bene-
fit of the doubt until he is proved
guilty, and if you do not personally
know and can prove that man has
secured his money dishonesty you are
manifestly unfair to even intimate
anything of the sort. Keep your own
peace Of mind and help others to do
the same. Jackson News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-06-23
Hughes Between Two Fires

Hyphenated claims and defni-
tons of the neutrality senti-
ments of the Republican nominee
do not set well on some of tn,
Republican patriots, says the
Vicksburg Herald. The follow
ing very broad hint to Mr..
Hughes to bear down a little
harder on the pedal of Ameri-
canism is from the New York
Tribune:
Mr.. Wilson'S utterances have
been far more specific and defn-
ita than Mr., Hughes and have
earned him opposition and de-
nunciation. Many, many months
ago this newspaper said: 1T
would be better for the Republi-
can party to iudorse Woodrow
Wilson in 1916 than to permit
the principle to be established
that to defend American inter-
csts is to commit politicaI sui
eide. The Tribune me mt that
on July Is, 1915, and it means
it on June IA, 1916. 1t believes
now as it believed then that if
the German American interests
are identified with any candidate,
that candidate will be defeated
by Americans, without regard
to party, Only Mr.. Hughes can
decide whether his candidacy
shall have this label, and only he
can prevent it.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-06-23
internal Revenue"

Secretary McAdoo estimates that
the governments internal revenue for
the fiscal year which ends on June 80
will be at least $495, 900, 900, and may
be six millions more.
Of this huge sum nearly two hundred
millions will have been derived from
comparatively new taxes, as follows
Incomes, sixty millions; corporations,
fifty; emergency" eighty-two. The
cost of collection is estimated at about
las per cent of the total, the lowest
ratio in the history of the service.
1t goes without saying that Uncle
Sam will need every dollar he can
dollar he can rake and scrape, the more
especially if an important Mexican
campaign is on the cards. Indeed, it
is easy to forsee that the government
will have to borrow on considerable
scale if grean army is to be main
tanned beyond the Rio Grande. 81
Times-Democrat,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-06-23
Jackson Highway

Indianapolis, Ind, June 10, - The
Hoosier Motor club Of Indiana has com.
pleted plans for the entertainment Of
the Jackson Highway officials, who
will leave Chicago tomorrow for an in
spection Of the route as far south as
Nashville, The party will arrive here
Wednesday.
The highway as planned extends
from Chicago to New Orleans, passing
through Hammond, Lafayette, Indian
apolis, Seymour, Salem, New Albany,
Ind, Louisville, Bardstown, Glasgow,
Scottsyille, KY, Gallatin. Nashville,
Columbia, Tenn, Athens, Russellville,
Hamilton, Ala, Columbus, Macon,
Laurel, HattieSburg, Miss, and Cow
ington and New Orleans.
A large stretch Of the road, accord
ing to the Indiana officials of the high
way association, has already been
completed and the remainder is ex-
pected to be in shape within three
months.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-06-23
The keynote Speech

The speech of Ex-Governor
Glynn as temporary chairman of
the democratic convention will
always stand as one of the
greatest of its kind. 1t was
tue, logical, forceful and strong,
and of perfect eloQuence. The
following extract was particu-
larry fine. No wonder women
aud even men like Bryan wept
and cheered, He was speaking
of Wilson's foreign policy.
This policy may not satisfy
the fire eater and swashbuckler.
but it does satisfy the mothers
of the land at whose hearth and
freside jingoistic war has placed
no empty chair. 1t does satisfy
the daughters of this land from
whom buster and brag have
sent no loving brother to the dis
solution of the grave. 1t does
satisfy the fathers of the land
and the sons Of this land who
will fight for our flag and die fol
our flag when reason primes thu
rifle; when honor draws the
sword and when justice breathes
a blessing on the stand they up.
hold "
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-06-23
Tears and Smiles

Several years bad circled away on
the wings of Time, since last saw
the peaceful little village of Cooksville,
that like Rome, sits on her "seven
hills"-until Sunday the 18th inst.
The mellow sunlight flooded the earth
with beauty, and CLEANED through
forest shade and Ger well-tilled crops
and verdant pastures, where sleek cat
tie lazily nip the grass or rest under
the trees, and stock galloped away at
the sound of the horn of the horseless
carriage.
| was pleased to note the decided i'm
provement of the place and church.
The people have kept abreast of the
times and success and prosperity is in
dicated everywhere.
We were a little late for the funeral
service lat the church, of that good
woman, Mrs. Pate, who went to her
reward Saturday afternoon at 2;3O.
The sad cortege was slowly
vending its way to the Gene
terry, where all that was mortal of
that wife, mother and friend was low
cred into the grave amid the heart
rending sobs of her loved ones. Lovely
forals covered the sacred mound where
in dregmless slumber she sleeps
until the breaking of that glorious
day, when all sorrow and tears will be
forgotten in one grand harmoni-
Gus meeting never more to part.
The sympathy of the communl-
ty is with with the bereaved family
MIR. and Mrs Claude Deale laid
their precious baby to rest at the same
place just seven days before.
The courtesy shown friends and
visitors was gracious and universal,
ladies' and gentlemen extending the
hospitality of their homes to all.
We were the dinner guests of Mr.,
and Mrs. w. T. Britton, where we
found good cheer and comfort in this
elegant home and bountiful spread
that an epicure would have enjoyed
Mr.. and Mrs. Mrs. Britton are appre-
ciated friends of "other days" and to
be with them and their interesting
family was indeed pleasure. At
a O'Clock Children's day exercises-'I In
the Kings Garden"-was beautifully
and successfully carried out under the
supervision of the talented ladies' of
the community, ably assisted by Mrs,
Robertson, wife of Rev. J. W. Robert
son Of Cochrane circuit Rev. Mr..
Raper, minister in charge, and Mr..
Jesse Sparkman.
Mr.. Robertson presided at the organ
with inimitable grace and skill and the
children marched in to the inspiring
strains of music, faces bright with
enthusiasm, and took their places on
the rostrum, each doing their part well,
eyidencing the patient and careful
training given them, the recitations
and songs having been judiciously
selected. We could see the states
men, preachers and prima donnas of
the future in the speakers and sweet
singers of the day,
May the flowers in "The Kings
Garden" unfold in beauty and sweet
ness and adorn the walk of life wher-
ever the Master leads. J. S. S.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-06-23
About Telling How Good You Are

Beware Of the person who is contin-
ually telling you Of the good he's doing.
Something about that man is not
right.
He has some reason for desiring to
make you think him better than he is.
He either wants to work you into
something, or he wants to reach some
one else through you,
The man who does deeds of kindness,
prompted by heart which is right,
seldom tells Of them. He might men
lion one to an intimate friend, per-
haps, but then only incidentally
The man who gives, not because he
really wants to do so, but because of
some selfish desire, will never get
credit any higher than his own roof
tree. His desire for effect ard his in
make HIM a man to be avoid
trusted
Look out for the man who wants you
to turn his grindstone, Chicago Ameri-
can.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-06-23
Phil" Kedrney's Grandson

Paris, June 17.-Gen. Phil"
Kearney's oldest grandson has
just been honorably cited in
French war orders of the day.
He is Lieut.. Hughes de Pom
perry, % years old, who went to
the front in the Vosges on the
first day of the war. He was
appointed lieutenant on the field
of battle and was decorated with
the war cross. He was badly
wounded on July %, 1915, but
returned last February to the
front. Lieut., de Pompery's
grandmother was Gen, Kear-
ney's second daughter, who
married the Marquis de KERNEL.
His mother was Elizabeth de
KERNEL, Vicomtesse de Pompery.
Gen. Kearney was wounded
siXty-nine years ago in the Mexi.
can war.
Gen. Phil Kearney, who lost
an arm in the Mexican war, lost
his life on the Union side, in the
battles of the Second Manassas
campaign in 1862. Vicksburg
Herald.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-06-23
A Road

A road is just place where folks
Can ride or they can walk;
Sometimes a road is very long
And sometimes it is short;
Sometimes it leads to many Nhings
That please and interest M,
But sometimes it is rather dull
And lonesome, don't you see.
! think the incest kind of road
Is that which always ends
Where welcoming awaits you
And happy hearts and friends.
Southern Woman's Magazine
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-06-23
Majesty Of CalmHsss
Mdjesty Of Calmness
Be calm.
Be dignified.
So many try it.
So few realize it.
Calmness gives poise.

IIOIU IVuI HIU OoVJ III To
Compare those who have it with
others.
And then decide to achieve caImness
for yourself.
Hur y and worry are not only in bad
they're disease.
Go at things sanely and calmly and
keep at them in the same way.
Some of US wouldn't know ourselves
if we stopped worrying.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-06-23

They found a lot of courage that
simmered in the sun; they blended it
with patience and just a spice of fun,
they poured in hope and laughter and
then with sudden twist, they stirred
i altogether and made an optimist.
Selected
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-06-23

II the time spent in explaining why
it failed, should be devoted to making
il succeed, some Of our batting aver.
ages would be higher, Printers Ink.