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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-06-20

M"dcS'y ls an that prevents the
Tulsa sHgrrAtjou from injecting
himself i.'p the democratic scua-
io'iH contest oflcncr than twice a
week
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-06-20
Official County Paper
TULSA aORSEu WORLD
NEMnkN Nk VIZ AAHOClAlLD ThHn"

1Le Advocated Pre-. Ia s,'lo'''v, 90
tiiled % ihe us for fspnbhcsunh "
nsss disps'chcS, credited 10 II a. nov o'|
sisc credited "A this DApeT aud as" '"'
local new. pubNsh-i b,TsiH
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-06-20

TIA" only calamity which hofcll
'hirkhHha on fr,dd'. the ii'h, was
another ran.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-06-20

Mr FrHt' - IN" Joplin team
always pitches ON Wednesday,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-06-20

Nobody looking AZ tho pictures ~
Hnh ErhpIH. new member Of tho
state corporation commissiOn, would
itN" hlm 10 be a right hand pitcher
In ,lbss A
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-06-20

In tho dave of oli. says, tho Chicks
ashH Ebpirns a man who had the
nerve tn predict rain In oklahoma
was REGARDED with suspicion. but IL
Is different now
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-06-20

Members of tho Oklahoma Ma.
'i"nal Guard have hccn notified to
hold ihcusrlyc- I'm readiness for
7or'i'". II is not known whether
ih"l win De called ~ Muskogoc or
tho Mexican border
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-06-20
Oklahoma Outbursts

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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-06-20

u may have been inst cujnci-
donc' hut "" note that q down
town W"yhHu' pat ON a special slle
or ~" Hwnitcrs Just na soon ls tho
human SPIDER INT The town
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
LAST PLACE TO GET
ON MATEH NVACnN

John Sharp Williams, senior senator
from Mississippi and staunch foe Of tho
national prohibition amendment, cor
nered Senator Harding OF Onio the day
after Harding's Ohio friends had an
nOunced his candidacy for president.
senator" said John ShNP, when
you move your trunks and luggage into
the White House. there's one thing l
want you to do for me. If you grant
it, I'll never ask another favor Of you
as long as you are president"
why, certainly, John Sharp" said
Harding. Just name it and you can
have it,"
We'll, all want" said J. s, "is TO
be named United States consul at Bor-
deaux."
"BordeauXW exclaimed Harding.
Why consul at Bordeaux? Wouldn't
an ambassadOrship suit you better?"
NO, Williams replied. I'd rather be
consul at Bordeaux. You see I've stud
led civilization over pretty carefully
and I've come to the conclusion thai
Rordeaux will be about the last place
on earth TO 90 dry"
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
IN Tnr nIM AND DISTANT FUTUREl

A japanese visitor, more than usually
frank, was discussing matters and
things in general with a Washington
newspaperman. lie had come straight
from the cherry-blOssom isle to the In
ternatiOnal Labor Conference, on his
first visit TO the United States. but he
spoke English like a native American
and soon proved his ability TO make
nice distinctions both Of word and
thought, in his use Of our tongue.
The labor conference he said, was
Of interest: but IL was not interestingi"
How about Shanlung?' he was ask
ed. when Will Japan give it back
Why" he said, ''we'l give back
Shantung. Yes. Wen give 1t back
when England grants self-determina-
tion TO India
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
Stories | Hear
Them Tell
in Washington
BY HARRY HUNT
Us. TnEY usEp TO RE THATl

IhOmas Riley Marshall, wee pfesluyH
of the United States. took from his
mantelpiece a skunk Of lava and pre-
sented it, to one Of his callers as a sou'
Venir.
It was an interesting specimen, al
most jet black. but with high lights
of sea green and bronze. the twists and
folds in its convolutions showing how
the molten rock had once lowed, like
syrup, down some mountain side.
do you know said Marshall, as the
recipient burbled with pleasure at the
gift, 81 never look at that piece of lava
without being reminded Of Albert j.
Beveridge.'
"BeveridgeW exclaimed the visitor
"Beyeridge! Whatever is there abOu,
it to remind you Of Beveridge?"
why" said Marshall, they werG
once-both Of 'em-hot stuffr'
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
MlLLlCNlIRE'S WIfEs
Obtains DIVORCE
Forced to Live Poorly,
While Husband Had
LuXurieS
SMITH LIVED
IN SMALL APARTMENT

RENO. New, Dec. 5-Being the wife Of
a millionaire and being forced to sleep
in barely furnished room in a small
apartment while her husband has a
large apartment furnished with antique
furniture was the reason that led Mrs.
Rosalia Wells Smith TO ask yesterday
for decree Of divorce from Robert
smith, Of New York. Her husband is
vice-presldent Of the Lorillard Tobacco
Company and worth over two million
dollars. with an income Of $4,000
year, she said
The plaintiff told the judge that, al
though h-r husband could have afford
ed the best that could be had, he
forced her to live in a small apartment
himself had a sumptuOus apartment.
She had a small brass bed, cheap chairs
in disiasteful surroundings. and hardly
a place to hang her hat, she said, and
when she asked for better surroundings
he refused.
The plaintiff also stated that she
liked TO ride horseback and that he
would not allow he'd TO have a. horse.
lie built a large country home in Nir-
gina, and 10 spite her refused to pro-
vide servants quarters, garage or
stable, Che asserted. She did not ask
for allmony and said that she had funds
Of her own with which she could sup
port herself. The decree was granted.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
NOTICE or ANNUAL -IEETING.
TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THAR
ROUN MOTORS CORPORATION" (OF
nTrT.AKV AItEt


you are hereby notified that the ad-
J0urned annual meeting OF the stockhold.
ers OF the Iarroun Motors Corporation VIII
be held at the principal Office 0f the com
pay. In Room No. 70D Equitable Building,
In the city Of Wilmington, county OF New
Castle aud State OF Delaware, on the 9th
day Of December, A. j. 1913. at the hour
Of o'clock l.. NJ, ana that In addition 70
the election OF directors and regular husi-
ness that will come before the meeting,
resolution heretofore adopted by the 0l-
rcctOrs, authorizing the officers 10 Issue
Ore Million Two Hundred FIFTY Thousand
Dollars OF Seven Per Cent. notes or bonds,
secured by mort gage or trust deed. on aii
Of the property and assets or the com
pany and payable five years after date
You are also notified that there viii be
submitted for the consideration Of thc
stockholders. at said meeting. 20 be hell
at said time and place aforesaid resG-
luton heretofore duly ana regularly
adopted by the directors OF this corpora
tion 10 amend tie charter ~ this corpora
tinn by changing rs cOrpurnte hte from
That Of -llarroun Motors corporation 10
wayne Motors Corporation ana BY in-
crcasing jas authorized capital stock from
Ten Million Dollars 60 Twelve Million,
So.en Hundred Fiftv Thousand Dollars
(Si2, $50 10000 OF which Two Million Five
Hundred thousand Dollars (S25JDOOJ0o)
shall be designated as Seven per cent. cum
ulatiye preferred stock ana shall be pre-
ferred as 10 assets and dividends, WIN
dividends payable quarterly ana shall pa--
ticipate I'm any dividends of junior securl-
ties OF the company 10 the cxfcut that thr
total dividends going to the preferred
stock shall be ten per cent. 90 per cent.
which participation shall. after January
1. 1922, be cumulative. said stock shall be
redcemabie mt the option Of the company on
thirty days notice Ht IL per share. Two
Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars
$3.50 0o0 0O Of said capital stock, divided
into Twenty-Five Thousand f2lO00l shares
shall be designated as preferred debenture
stock ana have a par value OF ten dollars
$1,000 per share but shall boz an Obliga-
tiOn Of the company only ms 10 the Caru-
ings thereof ana shall be redermahle at the
option Of the company. without notice, at
any time subsequent 10 the retirement or
tho Two Million Five Hun lrpd ThOusHn
Dollars (S2 800 GOO0 0O) Of said seven nor
cent preferred STOCK M Ton Dollars $1,000
per share Said stock shall proyi le thut
after the payment Of interest ON the notes
and seven per rent. on the preferred stock.
twenty per cent go per cent? or the nrt
earnings Of the company shall be credited
each year 20 an account known as 'dehnn.
ture account" which shall be distributed
standing preferred stock so as 20 make its
total dividends ten per cent. no per cent?
and the hnlancc 20 the holders Of said pre-
fprred dchcnture stock Tho remaining
Ten Million Dollars ($iO001 OOO00l Of thc
capital stock Of the company shall be
designated as common stock.
Dated this 21st day OF November A. -.
JOHN GUY MONUuAN. President.
HOWARD r. LEA, Secretary.
dec3- lot
Evening journal., 1919-12-05

ZONE SUPPLY OFFICE. COCA-CoLA
II Building. baltimore Md.--Sealed pro-
posals viii be received here until 1000 a.
m, December g. 1919. for furnishing the
following quantities OF granulated sugar,
InuuorV rfuuircmputs OF the ARMY
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
FASHIONS AND FADS.

Satin girdles are much used.
Taupe-dyed squirrel is liked.
Short fur coats lead in favor.
Little girls party frocks are OF tar
fc!a.
Deep cuffs are seen on slightly pufret
sleeves.
Negligee sleeves are OF the new
knuckle length.
The over-the-skist blouse continuef
in favor.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05

xxrANTED- BOY TO wORK-lN PRESS
w room aud foundry. Apply van ,n Ni's'''
Evening Journal Omce. hoF-o-.t'
Evening journal., 1919-12-05

HoUSEKEEPER DESIRES POSITION
IN respectable family. Address W-20
Evening Journal Office. dec5-3t.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
LIFE AND CHARACTER READING.
December ).

i6c governing planets are Mars and
.Iupiier. and the governing sign is
Saclttarius, meaning the Archer. This
gives direct and powerful manner, the
power to convince, and a warm ard Mt
love nature, which is sometimes very
and demands more than
10 is willing to give
The physique is strong, The endur-
ing powers excellent. but This nature
needs much outdoor exercise
The person born today Will find sue
cess in travelling and the buying and
selling Of merchandise The mind is
keen. well-balanced. and the judgment
is good. The power TO make and hold
friends is strong.
The birthstone is a diamond.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
Nerv Hank

rs that poetry what you call blang
yerse7"
/ think So" answered Miss Cayenne
Anyway, it reads as If the mind ol
the man who wrote ii was a blank
Washington Star.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
IT'S Sneezy Guess

First Scout-Whats the difference be
tween a cold in the nose and a streGl
car conductor?
Second Scout-A cold stops the nost
and a conductor knows the stops
Boys Life.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05

ELDERLY LADY WISHES POSITION
~ as housekeeper for widower. f22
French street. dec5-2t.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05

nELIvERED-5.OU0 CUBIC YARDS GIN
~ cer8. cheap. Phone J.13-W oci.s-tf
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
JUST JOKING
Labor's Trnmnh.

Husband (at dinner)-By George, this
is a regular banquet. Finest spread I've
sat down TO in an age. What's up?
Do you expect company?
Wife-NO, but think the cook does.
Boston Transcript.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
Knoify PrnhIem.

First Glass Scout-Thls rope is too
short on one end
Brilliant Tenderfoot-Wel why not
cut a piece off the other end and tie il
on ?-Boys' Life
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
ron SALE.

TOR SALE-HEATER STOVE AND
baby coach. 20 L. 2lth ST. deci-3t.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
PUBLIC SALE
KLAIR'S BAZAAR.

DUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROP
erty-Having sold my farm I win sell
all my personal property. without reserve,
on road from COOCh's Bridge 20 ChriStilna,
Del, one mile east Of CoOchs Bridge on
Tuesday, December 9th, 1919, nc II o'clock
NJ, as follows: q good work horses. Il
head cows. heifers and bulls. Several
cows will be fresh by day Of sale. $50
chickens. lot Of ducks, 800 bushels of corn.
farming implements. etc. one Mccormick
binder. Empire drill, New Idea manure
spreader. H0Osler corn planter, mower,
hay rake. hay Hat. roller, disc harrow.
spring harrow. spike harrow. sulky
cultivator, sulky pl0w, corn cOverer 3
two-horse plOws. hand cultlvators, Vik-
ing separator, churn. butter box, milk
cans, cOrnsheller. farm wagon, buggics,
surrey. market wagon, brake cart, sleigh.
carriage pole, hay fork, rope and pulleys
Hnrncss-two sets wagon harness, ] set
Dearborn harness, 4 sets plow harness 4
sets single carriage harness. riding saddle
and bride, lot Of collars. brides and other
harness, I, . and 3-horse trees. forks.
rakes, hoes, shovels and other small ar
ticles.
Terms-An sums Of $50 and under, cash
all over that amount a credit Of nine
months will be given by purchaser giving
bankahle note with approved endorser. i1-
terest from day Of sale. No goods 10 be
removed until conditions are complied
with. JOHN J.. POGUE.
VIM 5. Armstrong. Auctioncer
Cecil Democrat Print, Elkton. Ma.
dec1-it.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
TRUSTEES SALE or REAL EsTATI

AAA = ~ = f9thA4AA w AAt-tAAA A41A " 4 =.
.-------------->---
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
Rv virture Of an order Of the Ophans'
Court will be exposed TO sale at Public
on SATURDAY. DECEMBER G. 1919,
AT 10 a. NJ.
at the County Court House. Wilmington.
delaware, the following described Real
Estate. late of Thomas NJ TuchtOn, de
ceased
Tbree story brick dwelling. No. 213 West
Eleventh street, II feet, 10 inches front. 50
feet deep.
For fun description and terms Of sale,
see large bills posted or address the under
WILLIAM S. PRICKETT.
Trustee.
Attest. Norman y. Crouch. Clerk o. G..
Wilmington. Delaware, November 10, 1913.
novel 81. .1S-dec2.J
Evening journal., 1919-12-05

DROPOsALs FOR PLUMBING-sEALE
Il proposals win be received by the Board
OF Public Education IN Wilmington. for the
necessary alterations 10 buildings and the
installation OF eight Nogel, seat action
inside closets one seven-f0ot separate ac-
ton urinal, hot water heater and ventilatOr,
at Public School No. 3. Jefferson street.
near Third, and also at Public School No.
4, Washington street, near Third. Bid
ders must furnish plans aud specifications
showing outlay.
The proposals must be deposited on the
desk OF the president Of the Board OF
Public Education, on or before 3 o'clock
Il. NJ Monday. December s. 1919, and must
be marked Proposal for Plumbing The
right TO reject any or all proposals Is re-
served.
BOARD OF PUBLIC EDUCATION,
IN WILMINGTON
IT. J. GUTHRIE. Secretary. deci-3t
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
srlp u,>ryn-Ms..E-

WANTED YOUNG MAN IN DRu"
w store Address MISC. Evening Jour
asl oace uee'-f''
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
NnTIcrs


NOTICE NJ OSTGO HAS RE
~ sumod practice at no West 81.
nov2S-im.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
sru.rroN w,Nr1.n--eEMALE

HoUsEKEEPER WISHES POSITION
II IN widowcr's home. Address WA
Evening journal Office dcc5-2t.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05

Clam chowder, like the dressing for
noUltry. is very dependent upon saw
Ory herbs for its delicious flavor.
Alawys pick cranberrles over care
fully before coOking-a few spoiled
berries can doom the whole.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
REAL ESTATE WANTED.

WANTED-To buy this week, 8
or 10 room house, with garage or
stable. Possession December. Ad-
dress W-10, Evening Journal
Office.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
To Philadelphia
aud Chester
From Fcurth Street Wharf.

Schedule in Effect September ~. 1919
Subject to Change Without Notice
Leave both Wilmington. Fourth street
Wharf, and Philadelphia. Chestnut Street
Wharf, week days, except Saturdays nj
\ 90 A. NJ, - o'clock noon and 4.15 + N
ON Saturdays, Sundays and holidgvs
30 and 1890 A. NJ. l.30. as and zoo T. m
WIIIINGTON .PEN NSGROVE ROCTE
Schedule in Effect September %. 1910
DAILY, INCLUDING SUNDAYS
90 500 and 1000 A. NJ 1900 O'clock
noon; 200. 400. coo. 500. l0.eD ana l3.Ol
J.. NJ
Leave Fcnnsgroye fee Wilmington, Of
$50. 7.i5, 900 aud 100 A. 8, 100. 2 90
400. 700 200 and 1100 p NJ
Evening journal., 1919-12-05

NJ X KELLER is STILL At FOURTH
Al. aud West SITS. Nov is the flDz 20
have your wells cissne1. ptous 5its
fuus21 Tyr.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
REAL ESTATE-EOn sALE.

EOR SALE-BARBER SHOP. CASH
l only. Address S-34. Evening Journh
)flice decj-2t
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
uncMS rnn REvV.

EOB RENT UNFURNISHED ROOMS
Apply 2l7 n. Rodney ST. dec5-2t.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
AGENTS WANTED
SITUATION wANTED-MAL

XXTANTED-PoSIrI0N AS SALESMAN
w with reliable wholesale house. for
Eastern Shore Of Virginia and Maryland .
experienced with trade and customs Of
above territory. Address W-23. Evening
journal Office. dect3t
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
UpROISTFRiNG.

DAKLOR AND LEATHER FURNITURE
Il our specially; material supplied; rcas
enable prices work guaranteed. Prompt
son St augll-1yr
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
SANITARY WOREER.

w J. WINCHESTER. 1iis B. STREET.
W. Odorless excsvat.g. When yoc
want your cesspoois cleaned. phone s652-ls
febi-1yr.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05

USED CARS AND TRUCKS
- Newly painted ana repaired.
1918 Buick light delivery.
1913 Chevrolet 491 touring car.
1917 D-45 Buick touring car.
1918 Chandler roadster. wi h winter top.
1917 Studebakcr f-ton tru X
1911 Studehaker light dell cery.
1917 1-tCu Vim truck.
WILMINGTON AUTOMOBILE COMPANY,
oct2J-tf 22f-223 " Teath st.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
PIANO TUNING.

DIANO TUNING DONE ACCURATELY
/ and promptly X. W. DriscOll. ji3. Il.
Eiobfb 81 Phone 40l3-W. nOv32m.
DIANo TUNING AND REPAIRING;
.ufeed. Formerly with RObelen Piano Co.
II. J. Anon. e. Third ST. Phone 200.
nnN1s- I'm.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
MOVING AND HAULING.
AUCTION SALE.
ANTIQUES

Private sale OF antique furniture
on Saturday, Dec. G. and Monday.
Dee :. 1919. Mahogany desk,
maple chest. hickory chairs,
cOverlets, hook rugs and other
heiri0oms at the old Schroeder
farm. ( mile south OF village OF
Sreartown, between Paoli and
west Caester Goods seen only
% days q sale
-qg25 Sf3AS
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
SPnuTUNLIST NOTICE.

EIRST PROGRESSIVE SPIRITUAL
Il lists Church 908 West St Services
Sunday evening. 730. Messages by william
Green. Everybody welcome. dec4-3t.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
IEGlL NnTIrE.


IN THE COURT or COMMON PLEAS,
No T. for the county OF philadelphia.
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania. June Term
1870 No Sc
Mary h. DeIiegh, also known as Mary
T. Morris, VS.. Alexandra Dclicgh, also
known as Alexandra Morris
To MeXanlrc DeHegh. also known as
Alexandra Morris late OF wilmington
Delaware. respondent:
You will ple1s' take notice that J. have
been appointed Master by the court tn the
lhuvc case. iu which your wife. Mary p.
Dellegh. also known as Mary T. Morris,
has brought suit against you for absolute
divorce. ON the ground ot cruel ana bar
bGrOus treatment ami iudiguities To the
person, and that ] will hold "a meeting for
the purpose of taking testimony In said case
at my office, No. sos Chestnut street PhllS.
delphlaN Pennsylvania on Thurs lazy. DE
ccmber Is 1919, at $50 o'clock =. NJ, when
and where YOU may attend with witnesses,
n you SO desire.
CHARLES ]. BIDDLE,
nOv1I-2i 2S- -dccJ. Master.
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
TYPElYRIrERs.

@--------7---l----l-1l-- =. -
4 A. SMITH, REBUILT TYPEWRITER
J. Exchange. Ali makes Sold rented and
repaired. Also Check Writers and Amco
Adding Machines. . ". Seventh st, second
floor Phone S073 OF 21Jj decl3-iyr.
ryNYPEWRITERS RENTED - THREE
4 months, $500 Rental applied on pur-
chase Sold $500 monthly. TypCwrters
repaired. Royal Typewriter Agency. Type
writer Exchange second floor. y. " Cor.
Seventh and Market Sts. Gug~2 IT,
Evening journal., 1919-12-05

NOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOMS FOR
housekeeping, second floor. Apply
230 West street. decJ-2t
Evening journal., 1919-12-05
PROPOSALS.
OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMAsTER
on mn QuARrERMAsTER

hFFICN WF TIE WVAN ENWAo T NI0
" General Clothing n Equipagc Divi-r
siou.-Sealed bids. IN duplicate. will be re-
ceived here until 2 p. m, December 10,
1919 at which time and place they will be
publicly opened. for the furnishing Of all
or any part OF 5000 white linen tahlecloths.
Fun Information and proposal blanks can
be obtained Of Captain j. y. Van Horne,
Jr, Room 1921, Munitions Building, Wash
ington, ID. c.. or from Zone Supply officer,
Coca Cola Building, Baltimore, Nd.
loco. -1-E-TO-fT
Evening journal., 1919-12-05

THE HART & BROS STORAGE Busi-
4 ness. az Fifth and Poplar streets
has been purchased by Samuel Greenbaum
and he viii continue the storage business.
decJ-1t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-15

The French minister Of war feels that it is
necessary for him to deny that France actu-
ally made money out OF the war. 1t is beyond
understanding how such silly reports obtain
iii REGULATION, or how anybody can take them Sc
rlously. Here IN America we hear stories to
II effect that this government has paid France
big sums rental for backgrounds and for
damage done to buildings which the Germans
were occupying. 1t is idle to speculate on the
truth OF these reports, especially since it is
the declared intention of the peace conference
eventually to pass assessments Of this kind
along for the Germans to pay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-15
Why the Fourth District Elects
Democrats.

Reports from all parts of the Fourth tu-
dicial district show a steady growth in senti-
ment favorable to Floyd E. Thompson's candi-
dacy for the state supreme bench. Republi-
cans, well as Democrats, recognizing the
fact that the issue hinges upon personal fitness
rather than along party lines are lining up
for him. 1t looks as if the experience of the
last three judicial elections in the district will
be repeated and a Democrat chosen to repre-
sent normally Republican constituency.
The voters never yet have ratified the act
Of legislature which in 1903 undertook to
make the Fourth district safely Republican
As the older residents will recall, the old Fourth
was compact district and normally Demo-
cratic. There were IL counties, with the north
ern boundary coming no nearer Rock Island
than Hancock, McDonough and Fulton. Lop-
ping of Pike and Scott at the south and adding
Rock Island, Mercer. Warren and Henderson
at the north the legislature changed the map
OF the district that 1t looks like a picture Of
goose with its neck stretched out in flight
and Rock Island as the head. However 1t was
figured that the gerrymander made the cleo
ton OF Judge N. J. Carter of Quincy, a Repub-
lican, practically certain, and that was con-
sfdered sufficient justification for the extraor-
binary proceeding
But inz1 1903 the late Guy c. Scott of kledo
was named by the Democrats to oppose Judge
Carter. The gerTymander was made the Issue
OF the campaign and the people repudiated It
by electing Scott. It was a narrowa margin
only a. votes, but It was enough.
In 1909 Justice Scott died and George A.
Cooke, who has Just resigned from the bench,
became the Democratic candidate against Judge
Milton Mcclure OF Beardstown The voters
again rebuked the effort to permanently change
the political complexion of the district by Civ
ing Cooke q majority OF 1900 similar YER
dict was returned IN 1912, when Justice Cooke
was reelected. his majority being increased this
time to $500. So, for in three consecutive
elections the voters OF the district have said
plainly what they think OF efforts to make par
tisanship prime factor in the selection Of
supreme Justices.
In this campaign the supporters Of the Re
publican candidate are doing their best to for
get the results Of the previous judicial cleo
lions IN the district, and the obvious cause
thereof. To create a feeling Of confidence
among themselves they are quoting returns
from the election Of a United States senator
last fall to prove to their own satisfaction how
heavily Republican the district is. Tabulated
returns by counties are now going the rounds
OF the press added up to show Medill McCor-
mick led Senator Lewis by almost 5000 votes