davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-06-08
WRECK Of The
BATTLESHIP Maine
PARTLY in SIGHT

HAVANA, June S.-The first
stage of the actual work of uncov-
ering the wreck of the battleship
Maine was completed at 5 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, when pumping
operations ceased after the water
level within the cofferdam had been
lowered five feet. This leaves the
portion OF the wreck visible above
the water practically the same as
on the night of the disaster before
the hull and time to become imbed-
ded in the mud at the bottom of
the harbor. There is now visible
a long stretch of the starboard side
of the quarter deck, which is
slightly raised owing to list to
port of the after two-thirds of the
ship.
The sighting hood and portion
Of the roof of the ten-inch after
turret on the port side are above
water. All the newly exposed por-
lions are covered with barnacles
and a rank marine vegetable growth
the removal of which is necessary
for sanitary reasons before decom-
position sets in.
The pumping is to be suspended
until June Is, when the water
level will be reduced another five
feet The work will then be sus
pended again so that minute eX
animation may be made of all sec
lions of the cofferdam, after which
the pumping will continue at in
tervals until bottom is reached
probably three or four weeks hence
In the meantime work will &c
on, refilling the repaired caisson
laying substantial platform owe
the elipses of the twenty caisson
composing the cofferdam, and il
stalling therein appliances for TIL
removal of mud and such detach
eu pOIllOHS Vi the WEeCh dS HAY D
discovered
The removal of the Temporal
scaffording, erected over the afte
part of the wreck and used durin
the progress of the work, was be
gun this afternoon. Portions of tn
masts and deck fittings which hay
been recovered from time to tim
and have been stored in a temporar
structure on the dam, as we'll q
small pieces Of machinery, wei
placed on the collier Leonida
which is now lying alongside.
Intense interest has been arouse
in Havana through the realizatio
that the wreck of the battleship
actually coming into view, after /
years burial, and that the mystei
regarding the character of the e
posion is soon to be cleared up
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-06-08
YOUNG BOUTELL TRIES
THE SUICIDE ROUTE

NEW YORK, June S.-A young
man who described himself as Leon
ard j. Boutell, a son of Congress
man Boutell of Illinois. now min
lister to Switzerland, attempted to
ccmmit suicide here last night
He was cut down in time to save
his life. Boutell said he regretted
that his rescue had been so prompt
as family troubles had driven him
to despair and he wished to die
He said his two babies had dice
within a week, and that his wife
had left him. He was locked III
charged with an attempt on his
life.
Snhcnriho for vnnr homo npnpr
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-06-08

tions of licensed practicing physi-
clans,
County officials are also urged
to enforce rigidly the license col
1ections of cigarettes, sheep and
commissaries and boarding houses.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-06-08
QUALITY IN MILK.

Is milk that is clean, that will test
4 per cent and test it every day in
the year; MIXED from healthy
COWS; handled in sanitary dairy
and stable. We have the quality.
6-1-tf TONOPAH DAIRY.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-06-08
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

The annual melting of the stock
holders of the Manhattan Dexter
Mining Company of Nevada will be
held at the office of the company,
State Bank and Trust building,
Tonopah, Nevada, June 5th, 1911,
at O'Clock p. M, for the purpose
of electing board of directors
for the ensuing year and the trans
action of such other business as
may properly come before the meet
ing.
JAMES II. MONTEATH,
Secretary.
The Daily Bonanza reaches the
people.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-06-08

Wanted Performers for amateur
night at the Idora; substantial
prizes offered See Manager F. B.
Spencer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-14
SIGHTS IN
SHOP WINDOWS

The holiday spirit is being beauti-
fully displayed in the shop windows
of Rock Island, where enterprising
merchants are making displays to
catch the eye and remind the shop
per that the busy days are upon US.
The window decorators art is shown
in numerous conspicuous instances
and crowds gather to admire the n
elites that are exhibited.
With this ideal weather, which
while not quite as seasonable as II
ordinarily is, the streets and stores
indicate that the people are moved
by the spirit of the times and those
who have not shopped early are busy
anyway.
Rock Island merchants in what
ever line are experiencing an alto
gether satisfactory trade and expect
that when the season rounds up II
will prove one of the best in Local
history.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-14

Both questions will come up in the
spring. In order to acquaint itself
with the workings of the commission
form and have it right of the bat and
from someone who knows how it goes,
Mayors Schriver and Carlson were in
yited to tell what they know about it.
Mayor Carlson was the first speaker,
and besides telling the history of the
law and some of the important changes
from the ward system, he spoke of the
effect of the changes in Moline.
sCHRIvER'S TALK BRIEF.
Mayor Schriver told of the workings
Of the commission form in other cities,
briefly. and then of its workings in
Rock Island. He pointed out its ben
efits ana drew attention to the chances
for fallacies unless caution is observ-
ed He told of the division of duties
among the commission. Just as he
waxed eloquent, he bethought himself
OF the train. A faint toOt was heard,
frantic scurTy ensued but the train
passed by. The city officials came in
this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-14
WILL GIVE MINSTREL SHOW.

strom made a pleasing talk in accept
ance of the honor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-14
JEWISH IMMIGRANT
Is STRANDED HERE
Unable to Make Himself Understood
He Is Taken to Police Sta
ton for the Night

Away from his native land, unable
to talk the English language, and
with no idea of his destination,
Henry Sachs was stranded in Rock
Island last night until he was
picke6 up by a policeman and given
a berth for the night in the city hall.
Even members of his own race, that
of the Jew, could make little out of
his conversation, and many who saw
him gave up the effort to help him
out. This morning he was taken to
the Brady home and his difficulties
were at an end. He came into Rock
Island on a Milwaukee train, lost the
slip bearing the address of the man
to whose homo he wished to go, and
knew not what to do. He is one of
the emigrants brought here to Sc
cure employment by an agency. He
carried a big wicker basket which
contained all his earthly effects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-14
SPEAK TOO LONG
AND MISS TRAIN
Mayors Schriver and Carlson
Remain Over Night at a
Hotel in Geneseo.
TELL ABOUT COMMISSION
Little City TO East Is Seeking to
Abolish Anticipated Scheme
of Government.

With a phew and with a gasp, Mayor
Harry M. Schriver closed his speech
last night in the opera house at Gen
eseo after glancing at his timepiece and
ascertaining that he and Mayor NJ. r.
Carlson of Moline had one little min
ute, just 60 seconds, to make the fast
train that stopped especially for them
in Geneseo. The reason for the gasp
can well be seen, for the mayor real
ized that he could not make the dis
lance in the required time and that
lis only alternative would be to re
main in Geneseo over night, he hav
ing already abandoned the idea OF
walking home. The fast train came
TO a stop, waited a few minutes for
It's passengers, was unsuccessful and
tlen footed FER up for Rock Island
ALL VOTERS PRESENT.
II was one fine meeting, is the re
port Of the two heads of the twi-cities
and the opera house was occupied by
almost every voter Of the town. There
are some peculiar situations in Gen
eseo in regard to the government anC
In order to circumvent the difficulties
Geneseo will have to rid itself of it,
old charter. granted in the year 1867
end very much antiquated. In the opin
ION OF the majority, it hampers in tn,
conduct Of business, and two efforts
both Of which were unsuccessful, hav,
been made 10 get rid of the charte
and bring the towns government I'm
der the state law. In 1898 and in 190j
these special elections we're held, ant
probably because of the fear that ia,
valuations would increase under a new
form, the measure was defeated
SEEKING INFORMATION.
It seems TO be the consensus of opin
ion today that Geneseo will adopt tn
commission form. Before it can d.
that # will have to rid itself of it
charter and conform to the state laws
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-14

The club last night decided to give
e minstrel show to aid in raising funds
20 meet the obligations incurred in the
furnishing of the new parish house
which is now nearing completion. The
committee which had been named at a
previous meeting to investigate the
proposition reported so favorably and
enthusiastically that it was authorized
and directed to go ahead with the pro
noting and producing of the show. 1t
assured he club that 1t can obtain the
best amateur talent in the three cities
The affair will be given at the Illinois
theatre Feb Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-14
PROCEDURE OF BILLS.

Turning to the machinery of govern
r1ent, Mr.. Dawson paid tribute to the
Country's lawmakers and expressed
the belief that there will never be an
unworthy man elected to congress. He
described the progress of bills through
the house of representatives and the
senate. and surprised most of his hear
ers with the detail and yet simplicity
Of the scheme The Introduction of a
bill merely includes the placing of it
in a common wicker basket in which it
is taken with hundreds more possibly
to the printery, where 10000 bills are
printed annually. 1t is then referred
10 committee, which in turn refers it
{" subcommittee. 1t returns through
! the same channels and finally comes
before the house and is either passed
or rejected. AS a general rule, the
recommendations of the committee
which investigate its merits are fol.
| lowed by the house.
The speaker dealt very briefly with
procedure in the senate and the White
| house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-14

there was small, smoky fire at the
Volks-Zeitung newspaper plant office
last night, resulting in call for the
fire department. Because of the
density of the smoke the firemen
had to crawl into the building on
their hands and knees. The burning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-14
DAWSON SPEAKS
TO TRINITY CLUB
Ex- Congressman From Iowa
Describes Nations Capital
in Graphic Manner.
CALLS getty BEAUTIFUL"
Says in so Years 1t Will Be Most
Remarkable in the World
Tells of Congress.

Trinity Mems club of Trinity Episcopal
church listened to most interesting talk
on Washington, THE Capital of Our
Country" delivered last night by ex-
Congressman A. F. Dawson of Daven-
Fort The speech followed the monthly
supper of the club at Maths hall.
Mr. Dawson, who is now president
c: the first National bank in Daven-
pert, is very entertaining talker. one
ho gets his audience with him at the
start and holds their interest until he
has uttered his last word His de.
scription of Washington as city was
graphic and pleasing, while his talk on
the details of the machinery of govern.
Inent which is in operation there was
enlightering even to those who have
followed closely the procedure of our
| !aw-maklng bodies
Is MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY.
Mr.. Dawson accredited Washington
| 18th beng the most beautiful city in
the United States and expressed his
belief that in so years it will be the
most remarkably beautiful city in the
whole world, thanks to the efforts
which are being put forth in that di
rection now. He described the plar
Of the city, which includes the capito
| n the center and wonderful buildings
in the near neighborhood, and broad
well paved streets running not only a
right angles, but radiating from the
capitol.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-14

Real Cluny
savins for Friday and Saturday selling offer this
purchase of beautiful real cIuny prices that
will astonish you. For instance
1Sinch pieces at 81 rs are very exceptional.
The 81 and 36-inch square and round covers at
S3SS and S2.9S wonderful values.
Great big elegant table covers, As and 54inch-
worth $500 to $500, marked $11.75 and
STATS.
The 18inch scarfs are 36inch. 45inch and ~
inches long and will go like hot cakes at So 80,
SIS So and 81 49,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-14

But we are splendidly ready for
eight of the greatest days in the
long and busy history of this great
store.
The Christmas gift articles are
we'll displayed in almost endless
profusion and the delivery depart
ment is prepared, as never before,
to distribute these far and wide
and on time.
at Does Pay To Trade at McCdbes"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-14

canvas was found and thrown out
of a window. A few buckets of
water put out the fire in the flooring
on which the cover had reposed.
The alarm was turned in at 4:10
this morning. Smoke was detected
first before midnight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-14

Many persons find themselves affect
ed with a persistent cough after an at
tack of influenza AS this cough can
be promptly cured by the use of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, it should not
be allowed to run on until it becomes
troublesome Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-14
FIRE IS FOUND AT
NEWSPAPER PLANT
Canvas Press Cover of Volks-Zeitung
Is Ignited by Cigar Stub
or Match.

Due to a lighted cigar stub or
match which was thrown on the
folded canvas cover for the press,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-14
TRIBUTE TO PRESIDENTS.

years ne spent at washington, became
personally acquainted with four presi-
dents, and he paid tribute to all of
them last night. Grover Cleveland he
described as a strong, courageous
president to whom much more praise
is due than is usually ascribed. Will
liam Mckinley he eulogized as the
most popular president who ever oc-
cupied the White house; a man who
was as much beloved and respected by
democrats as republicans, and one who
was eminently fair at all times and ON
ali questions. Roosevelt the speaker
described as crusader; one who bus
led himself in pointing out the evils of
the day, but who had done little to
remedy them. President Taft receiv-
ed tribute as a man who has given
Up the chance for grand stand" pop
MARTY by studious attention to the
business of correcting the evils point
! &c out by the former administration.
He said that history will give to Taft
| far more honor and glory than he will
ever receive from contemporaries.
ADVOCATES PARK SYSTEM.
During the course of his speech, Mr.
Dawson depressed from his subject
lCng enough to advocate in an earnest
and enthusiastic way more concerted
effort or the part of the three cities to
improve the natural beauties of the
community. He designated this vicin-
iiy as one extremely favored by ma
ture and capable of being made into
the most beautiful place in the middle
west. He called attention to the l ,000-
acre park-the Rock Island arsenal
lying a. our doors and waiting for the
touch of man TO turn it into a veritable
garden of beauty He called attention
10 the work that is being done towards
Identifying the city in general and the
levee in particular in Davenport, and
showed that he knew of the parks and
park Improvements in this city and
Moline. He suggested in this connec
ton that concerted effort be directed
towards the connecting Of the differ
eIt parks of the three cities by broad
parked boulevard. and expressed the
telief that, once everyone could be
made to- get the idea, no difficulty
would be experienced in getting finan
Gal assistance and moral support
NEW TREASURER NAMED.
The meeting was a most enjoyable
one from every standpoint but one
After all other business had been dis
posed of J. l. S. Scadding, treasurer OF
the cluD for several years back, an
rounced that he would have to tender
lis resignation as an officer of the cIut
because of the fact that he is soon tc
leave the city. The information cams
= a surprise and a most unwelcome
enc. ana his resignation was accepted
With greatest regret. but with the bes
wishes of the club for his success in
his new field. He was made a life
member OF the club, and at his sugges
ron A ]. Lindstrom was named Il
| succeed him as treasurer. SIR. Lind
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-10-26

more of the biggest, best, and most
suitable individuals of the western
grade mares, and breeds them to one
or other of the great imported stall
lions of the Clydesdale, Shire, Suffolk,
Percheron or Belgian breeds. will, in
three years from the time of foaling
have a youngster that is worth from
$500 to $500, or If more mares have
been bred, pairs that are worth from
5000 to $500, and which he would have
no difficulty, whatever, in selling.
Being able to work his mares up to
within short time of their foaling
he is making good and certain money
at both ends, for the young stock cost
him comparatively little to keep, and
if he has been careful in his selections
and wise in his breeding, there is nc
telling what he might not produce in
valuable heavy draught horses. Look
for instance at the geldings that go tc
make the great six-horse teams of the
country, the horses that constitute the
teams Of the great packers. These
animals fetch great prices. The heav.
Ter, the stronger. the better boned, and
more active they are, the better they
are for such work. and the more
money will they fetch in the market
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-10-26
Honest
Business
Methods
Payin
Long Run
BY HARVEY PEAKE

Some people, fooh enough allow themselves be persuaded
they special Importance goods particular
at lower than else They become looking
for reductions and feel angered called upon pay the regular price
for anything
But worst of ALL they the among their friends
that they have soaed pu at SoandS and
influence to get the reduction price for their
OF there times when it
business prices instance when
tain lines refuse to leave the shelves depleted
this the cut general and applies much Mrs
Mrs. Smith.
Some statesmen who desire to be clever opinion
of their ability along this line inclined confidence
game on their customers They will take the favored aside
inform them that special favor they going them have
for 81 article for which else paying $s5 reality
81 is the regular proft-bearing price
This work for while but nevertheless bud bust
1t is well enough fact that an
article worth than he asked for it if actually
the but they be led believe buy for less
money than any else
Honest business methods pay in the long run.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-10-26
DEEP FALL FLOWING is BEST
Not Only Necessity for Sugar 6eets'
but Might Be Worked to Advant-
age With All Other Crops.

All our best farmers have long since
come to a conclusion as to the neces-
sity of deep fall blowing for sugar
beets and the rule might be WORKED
for all the other crops and we Woulo
still be ahead of the game. When
beets are to go in on spud lana on
which the potato digger has done us
awful work there is no necessity TOR
blowing, but On other land depth OF
six or eight inches should be the mimi
mum and subsoiling from four to six
inches below that will be found adj
vantageOus, and this country has never
yet bought enough subsoil plOws nor
are they used as much as they were
20 years ago. Flowing around the
field should be avoided. Where land
is arranged for the furrow method Of
irrigation and the ordinary plow used
the direction should be only with the
slope. Flowing at right angles to the
slope will leave the dead and back
burrows in the field in such position
that even if smoothed over by cult
walton they will prevent a uniform
flow of water through the burrows.
This blowing should be left in the
rough so that the soil may be we'll
aerated and be able to catch and re-
cain snow or rain without drifting or
run off. On land which is checked the
direction of the blowing is not so es-
sential except as it affects permanent
1itches Fields that have been winter
irrigated must be thoroughly cult
ated after watering so as to retain
the moisture applied, for the spring
winds levy great tax OIL evaporation
and we are looking for a good many
hard blows this winter. The CORFU
gator is good thing, but alas. SO few
Of us have corrugators and the iron
foundries are not turning them out
when it would be so simple to do SO.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-10-26

(By CAPTAIN A. H. WADDELL)
Never in the history of this country,
or any other, for that matter, has the
heavy draught horse been in such de-
mand or so valuable as he is today.
Indeed. he is the most valuable asset
the farmer has who breeds him right.
No mechanical contrivance or motor
vehicle has been discovered that will
fill the place of this magnificent, ami
mate creature of flesh and blood. or
will any continuance of any kind be
perfected for many long day, that
will accomplish what he can, and do
the work as we'll and so thoroughly,
as well as, as cheaply as he can.
Motor trucks have failed not only
to cope with the heavy loads imposed
upon the brewers dray for instance,
and the hauling of cumberous and
heavy machinery. but have been un-
able to handle them in the narrow
and congested thoroughfares of the
great cities, where backing and twist
ing and turning is absolutely neces-
sary. Besides athe great service and
imperative use Of these mighty ami
mails in the large towns and cities of
the country where their demand and
value is increasing day by day, they
are a power that cannot possibly be
done without In the agriculture dis
tricts where the farm produce re-
Quires great hauling power; and in
those sections of the country which
have as yet not yielded to the pillow,
they are a pre- requisite that cannot
be done without.
The farmer who purchases one or
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1911-10-26
How to Test Garden Seeds.

70 avoid poor stands, seeds should
be tested before Planting. This is a
very simple operation and requires
but few minutes. There are several
simple methods of testing seeds,
probably most of which will answer
the purpose.
One of the simplest and quickest
ways is to test between blotting pa
per. First, count out 100 seeds of the
kind to be tested, taking them just
as they come and not picking out the
best looking ones. Scatter the seeds
between two pieces Of blotting paper
from four to six inches square and
place in common china plate and
turn another plate bottom side up
over the first. If pasteboard plates
can be had they are better, especially
If large number of samples is to be
tested.