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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-08
FOUND RIGHT MAN At ONCE
Ssedy and Unlikely Looking Individ-
uaI Knew All About City's Street
Railway Troubles.

A man once came to Newton D.
Baker, mayor Of Cleveland, and said:
my town is going to have a street
railway fight. I want to know all
about Cleveland's."
Il shall be only too glad to tell you
all l know" said Mr.. Baker, "but UNI
fortunately / have appointments until
one o'clock. Will you come back?"
How can | most profitably put in
the two hours here until that timer
asked the stranger.
The answer was: go out on the
public square, sit down by the mos
unlikely man you car find-the one
Who looks most as if he didn't know
the difference between a franchise AND
a double track. Ask that man 20 tel
you about Cleveland's street RAILWAY
fight, and when you come back will
tell you whatever you haven't beer
able to learn from him."
The man came back at the end OF
two hours. Il needn't keep my ap-
pointment here" he said. 81 found
an old chap whose feet were out OF
his shoes, whose elbows were put OF
his shirt sleeves, and who looked as
if he had just sobered up for the first
time in a month-in short, l found the
unlikeliest looking individual at large
l put one question to- him and he start
ed right in at the beginning and filled
in all the details and brought me down
to date. There's nothing for you to
tell me, unless you know what's goins
to happen. He hasn't been let In on
that"-Tho Survey.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-08
They Never Learn.

Draw poker Is a fine game. full OF
skill and science, and the man who
knows what to draw to and when to
do it is the fellow who gets the money.
Harris Dixon, the author, was explain
ing one day that every man who
makes a practice Of trying to fill q
four-card flush is doomed to bank.
ruptcy.
There is no use talking" said Dix.
on. Drawing to a four-fush IL bad
business. l knew an old man down
In Mississippi who lost three planta'
lions drawing to them. Two of the
plantations he lost by drawing and
never filing the flush, and he threw
away the third by finally making the
flush against a full house."-Popula'
Magazine.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-08
Subscribe for The Advertiser.
The Cane Crop.

The cane crop.
Louisiana Planter.
Considerable rainfall occurred
throughout the Louisiana sugar dis
trict during the past week, but even
where it was ample in quantity it was
able to confer very little benefit on
the crop which has now passed the
point where any material increase OF
growth is possible. Rain was gener-
ally welcome as it put the land in
better condition for fall blowing.
Our reports are increasingly disap'
pointing in character relative to the
crop about to be harvested andsthat
it will be an extremely short n as
to tonnage per acre is only too evil
dent.
In Cuba good rains are reported
throughout the Island, and are said
to have benefited the canes material,
ly and increased the prospect there
for a very large tonnage. The
amount of cane to be ground will un'
doubtedly. tax the capacities of Cuban
factories this winter.
European beet crop continues to
hold out encouraging prospects to its
growers and in general the condi
lions throughout the important sugar
producing countries of the world are
favorable.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-08
POLICE JURY.

Lafayette, La, Oct. 3, 1912.
The Police Jury met this day in
regular session with the following
members present: M. Billeaud, Jr.,
president, P. r. Landry, Henri Gerac,
F. o. Broussard, Luke Leblanc, John
Wilmington and E. U. Primeaux.
Members absent: S. j. BreauX and
Cornelius Spell.
The minutes of the regular meet
ings held on August l, and Sept. .,
and the special meeting held on Sept.
6, were read and approved.
Mr.. Breaux present.
Meeting adjourned for dinner.
Afternoon session.
Mr.. Spell. present.
Janitor Hirsch and Sheriff Lacoste
were instructed to purchase a few
wooden benches to place in and
around the court house.
Police Juror Wilmington was au-
thorized to rebuild one half of the
bridge on Coulee Isle des Cannes,
said bridge lies between the Par.
shes of Vermilion and this parish.
Police Juror Landry who is a COM
mittee appointed from this body to
act in conjunction with a committee
from the parish Of Vermilion and
town of Abbeville, in regard to eradi-
eating the water h%yacinths from
bayou Vermilion, reported that he
had taken a few trips at different
times to Abbeville to inspect the
bayou and said that at this time the
bayou was free from hyacinths and
the work done by the party employ
ed to clean the bayou had been very
satisfactory. Report accepted.
Permission was given to Mr.. Bras,
seux of Vermilion parish to erect a
boom in Coulee Isle des Cannes and
n in Coulee Mine at its mouth
flowing into bayou Vermilion, pro.
vided it does not interfere with drain.
age and subject to the approval OF
the United States government au.
thorities.
The petitions of Valsin Hulin and
Armand Hulin praying to be put on
the INDECENT list were ordered refer
red to Police Juror Spell for investi
cation.
The following budget for 1918 was
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-08
Tested.

Eighty dollars for a set Of tires is
pretty stiff" said Jipson. Haven't
you got anything cheaper"
Sure" said the a1fable salesman.
81 have a set here you can have for
ten dollars"
Ten, eh?" said Jipson. That's good
and cheap. How about 'em-are they
good for anything? Ever had EN- test
ed?"
81 should say So" said the sales
man. They've travelled over 80, zoe
miles already."-Harper's Weekly.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-08
Seek KnoWledoe.

He who refuses to be taught loses
from life its charm and ~sacredness.
Cease to learn and you will IN time
starve your powers of admiration, Of
reverence, of obedience, and all the
rest Of those delicate faculties which
in their union ara the very strength
OF character.-George Adam Smith.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-08
Natural Obstacles,

Il feel that l could overcome any OBJ
stacle for you," he declared.
"There is only one obstacle that you
will have to overcome to get me-" she
replied.
What is it? Tell me, and I will
overcome It,"
Il have made up my mind that I
will never marry anyone whose ears
stick out like the wings on a mono
plane. Get yours to fiatten themselves
against your head and the obstacle
will be overcome"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-08
Now Living In Quiet.

Nine. Steinheil, who had such .
stormy time on her sensational trial
and acquittal, is now living in a rural
retreat near London with her daugh.
ter and son-in-law, who is an Italian
artist. In the quiet Of her retreat
she has written the story Of her life.
which has just been published.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-08
MOSS PHARMACY. LAFAYETTE, La.
SeTet Lock.

II you have several small drawers
in a bookcase or desk you can lock
one OF them in a n most diff
cult to discover by boring a hole
through the piece between two OF the
drawers and into the drawer. Fit a
peg into this just tight enough not to
slip down. and the drawer cannot be
opened until the one above 1t is pulled
entirely out to give access to the peg.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1912-10-08

Secretary Crouchet was authorized
to issue warrants to the commission
ers and clerks who served as such
for the congressional election on
September Bird at the rate of $500
pei day except the 3rd ward Court
House precinct who were paid $500.
Secretary Crouchet was instructed
ia communicate with the different
Cohstables and Justices of the
Peace in the Parish and request them
to submit an itemized statement OF
AIN tried before their respective
courts since they were qualified in
office for this term, said statement
to be submitted to the Police Jury at
the next regular meeting, on Novem
Der Z.
Police Juror M. Billeaud, Jr., ex-
cused. P. R. Landry, president.
Messrs. Broussard and Gerac
we're authorized to receive bids from
Parkerson & Mouton, R. c. Greig and
Fernand Mouton Insurance Agencies
for insurance on the Court House
and to renew the insurance on Oct.
Z. with the lowest bidder for three
years.
The resignation of Robert Hebert
as Road Overseer for the fourth ward
was accepted and Police Juror Pri.
meaux recommended the appointment,
Of Ulgere Hebert, who was appointed.
Treasurer Eloi D. Broussard sub.
mitted the following report which
- N>~Aa>~aoA
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Continued on Page Four.)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-21

One of the most important prob.
lens before the people Of Oregon at
! this particular time is to anticipate
the effects Of the opening of the Pan.
ANA Canal and to secure the best pos
sible results from the standpoint of
immigration
Oregon is one Of the most sparsely
populated states in the Union and has
more good lands still to be occupied
and made to produce wealth than any
other state. Whereas New York and
Pennsylvania combined have less area
than our state, they outstrip us in
point Of numbers by twenty-five to
one. Their lands are no longer fer
tile as ours, and the average Of waste
land is fully as great as that of Ore
gon. These facts must make it ap-
parent to the most casual observer
that Oregons greatest need is more
people.
If we are to Judge by the experience
of Atlantic Coast States, the direct
steamship communication which will
follow the opening of the Canal will
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-21

1t is never safe to tell a newly-mar.
ried man secret unless you wish his
wife to know It.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-21

Some men haven't sense enough to
distinguish between friends and ac-
quaintances'
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-21

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EearcRa affiliated
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
Aunt Sally's Advice
to Beauty Seekers

Red nose-The nose is a more deli
cate organ than most people imagine.
1t should be touched as little as pos
sible. For undue redness the treat
men. recommended ia following para
graph viii be found effective Apply
without rubbing
Muddy skin-The sanest, safest and
surest method of giving a clear,
healthy. transparent appearance u the
complexion is tC apply ordinary lner
coiiEcd wax every night for from or e
TO two weeks. This wax, obtainable
st any drug store lone ounce is suf-
ficient) actually takes of a bad COM
pleSion by gently and gradually alb
sorbing the thin veil of surface skin
The new skin then in evidence is as
fresh and yelvety as a young girls
.'he wax is applied like cold cream
ard washed off mornings.
Wrinkles-A harmless lotion made
as follows has been found very eff
fective in cases of wrinkles and fab
biress: Powdered saxolite. one ounce,
dissolved in witch hazel, one-half
pint. Battle the face in this occasion
a,ly.-Woman's Realm. - advertise
n,ent)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
COUNTERFEITERS
STILL BUSY HERE
Spurious $40 Bills Make Their
Appearance Today-Found
in Davenport and Moline.

Evidence of the renewed activities
OF the counterfeiters' gang which has
been operating in the tri-cities, was
again discovered today by the appear
ance of a number of spurious SO bills.
During the past week a number of
these fake notes have come into the
hands of Moline and Davenport bank
ers but none had made their appear
aHce in Rock Island until today.
These bills are clever limitations,
and unless held up alongside the gen.
LiHe note, would pass readily. They
bear the number B12178414 and bear
the likeness of Michael Hillegas, the
first treasurer of the United States.
The ink, stead of being a brilliant or
ange color. is rather a yellOwish-blue
The silk threads are to be found in
the paper, but the engraving work is a
trifie smudgy.
It is the belief of the authorities
that an organized band is systematical-
ly working this vicinity. A food of
spurious dollars and half dollars has
descended upon the city and the APP
pearance of the SO bills bears evil
dence of the cleverness and versatil-
ity of the counterfeiteTs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
HENKE-GERDES.

THIS MORNING AT 1890 O'CLOCK
took place the marriage of Miss Emma
Margaret Gerdes, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs John Gerdes to Robert Henke or
162 Fourth avenue. Moline. son of Mr..
ard Mrs. Albert Henke. The cere-
Wony was performed by Rev. Phi. VIII
helm Of the German Lutheran church
and was solemnized at the home OF
the brides parents, 718 Eleventh
street Attending the bride was Miss
Gussie Kroeger and Reinhart Gerdes.
brother of the bride was the grooms
lest man. Owing to a recent bereave-
ment in the family the service was
attended by members of the immediate
families. The bride wore a gown OF
white embroidery and she carried
brides roses. Her attendant was
dressed in white serge and carried
pink carnations. Mr.. and Mrs. Henke
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22

Tell him yourself, unless it is for
NAL affair. (10)-Yes. Q1)-Wear
the veil over the face going to the
altar.
After the ceremony the first brides
maid or maid of honor, throws the
brides veil back and the bride leaves
the altar with her face uncovered.
G2)-Yes. t13)-A pretty arts crafts
brooch. Q4)-Yes, II he can afford 1t.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Will you
please send me a good cream puff
recipe? MRS. J. G. s.
Here is a cream puff recipe that
is well liked: Stir into one cup of
boiling water one-half cup butter, one
heaping cup -four, stirring quickly.
then let cool, adding four eggs, one
at a time; add level teaspoonful salt,
one teaspoon vanilla. Bake in hot
oven % minutes. Cream: Two eggs,
one-half cup sugar, three-fourths cup
milk, one tablespoon cornstarch, one
half teaspoon vanilla.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: ! am deeply
in love with a young man two years
my senior. ! have been out with
him several times but of late have
not heard from him. We had no
quarrel | have his ring. Do you
advise me to return it or wait un-
til he asks for It? Is there no way
to win his love? MARGERY.
If you are not engaged to him, send
the ring 10 him at once. You have
no right to wear it or keep 1t. You
can't win any mans love by grabbing
for IT, Be pleasant, sweet attrac
tive. and show your interest in things
that interest him, but let him feel that
he is entirely free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
HARRIET HENDERSON PARTY.

THE HARRIET HENDERSON Me
mortal class OF the First Methodist
Sunday school were guests AZ very
unique and enjoyable Halloween par
~ given by Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Vein
berger at their home on South Seven
teenth street. Twenty-eight OF the
members attended, and were well re
paid for Drawing the rain and mud
Jack olanterns and other lanterns
lighted the way from the street car TO
the home. The house was deliberately
decorated in corn stalks, ears Of corn,
sumac, autumn leaves and in the arch
way between the parlors were strung
red haws and grains Of corn. As .
center piece on the dining room tabl"
was an immense choppIug bowl filled
with all kinds Of ripe vegetables aud
nuts, and with their foliage made a
most attractive decoration Games Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
PARTY FOR GROOM TO BE.

HARRY ANDREWS WAS GUEST
OF honor at q family dinner given Sun
day by Mr.. and Mrs. William Young
AT their home on Fortieth street, Rock
leland, being a sort of last pre-nuptial
in honor If his approaching marriage.
The decorative color scheme was white
and yellow, which was also carried
out in the menu. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. William Stone, Mrs. An
drews, Miss Pearl Andrews, Ray An
drews and Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Bibbs.
Out-of-town guest was Harry Jenkins
OF Princeton. Mr.. Andrews will be
married to Miss Cora Tiegren Oct.
"a. The wedding will be an evening
one at the brides home. This bride
has been much feted during the weeks
before her marriage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
HART apd
PROBLEMS.
o RS ELIzARErH
TEOAIpSCN
. ARS pLIZAHETE
TInLDSCN

Dear Mrs. Thompson: OWN
Turkish toweling hats be worn this
winter? (2)-Will the reversible coats
be worn? 81 have a white rib
bon sash OF three yards. cost 81. Win
II pay TO have it cleaned? (4)-For a
child's party would sandwiches, fruit
and cake be enough?
(B)-P1ease suggest something nice
20 give my boy friend. (6)-I am IS,
medium tall, weigh 127; how shall
! wear my hair7 (7-Shall accept
such presents as a belt pin, a ieweled
barrette, q jewel box or an ornamental
clock. from a young man? (8)-Would
II show good taste to wear a young
mans picture In my locket? OFF
some one asks me 70 bring my gentle
man friend to see them, shall tell
him or shall the one who invites US?
(10)-I have a black velvet hat
Would It be all right to trim It around
the crown with white swansdown, or
would Il be too old for me? 1D-
10 It correct 70 wear the bridal veil
ONCA OAD Ao~oA W. a NOOA
crepe make a suitable wedding dress
for a simple home wedding, II It was
trimmed with rich lace? Q3)-What
would be suitable presents for a bride
20 give her bridesmaids? 14)-Would
a diamond tie pin be suitable for the
groom to give his best man and the
ushers? THE BRIDES SISTER.
O-No. (2)-Yes. CS)-Clean with
gasoline, then lay between damp
cloths and press out. (4)-Have ice
cream in place OF fruit, and a variety
Of little cakes. OFF he has a hob,
by get something along that line;
book. gloves, bill book, fob, handker.
chiefs.
(6)-Coil It about the head in q
loose braid, II long enough. II not
draw It softly away from the face
into a loose coil at the back o.
Yes. II they are not very valuab, G
Ono, unless he is your fiance 90
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
SEVENS STUDY MEETING.

THE SEVENS WERE ENTERTAIN
ed by Mrs. Fabian Lawson, 91S Nine
teenth street, Moline, last evening, and in
spite of the unpleasant weather there
was a very good meeting. The first
eight chapters of Quentin Durward
were studied, Miss Florence Houghton
Of this city taking the first four chap
tiers and Miss Nellie Anthony the other
four chapters. Then followed an inter-
esting discussion of unusual words and
phrases found in the work. A very
pleasant social hour followed the study
meeting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
HOUSE NUrINe PARTY,

THE YOUNG PEOPLES SOCIAL
league of Central Presbyterian church
carried out an interesting house nut
ting party last evening at the church.
Each member attending was given
reedle and thread and a piece of cloth
with which TO make nutting bag and
after they were finished nuts that
we're concealed about the house were
hunted. There was a peanut race. a
nut guessing contest and other games
o. similar nature Refreshments
suitable to the games were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
INSURED LARGE PATRONAGE.

IhE fAIhON SALE tOh NE
Moline performances OF 'Anasuerus
opened Monday morning with the lob
by OF the theatre filled with those
anxious TO view the FESTIVAL pageants
o; the music drama from the most ad-
vanIageous seats. The Rock Island
patron sale opens tomorrow morning.
Last nights heavy rain did not keep
the singers from rehearsal. Although
they are thoroughly prepared for the
public performances, the tuneful music
and animated stage evolutions interest
the singers so completely that already
they are regretting the approaching
end OF rehearsals. The multitude or
young women in the cast and choruses
are highly pleased with the soft tints
and graceful draperies of the oriental
costumes. The Moline performances
occur Wednesday and Thursday nights
and Rock Island Friday and Saturday
nights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

THE SALE AND COFFEE THAT
was TO have been given tomorrow at
the home of Mrs. L. Simon, 702 Twen-
ty-frst street, by the Deborah society
has been postponed indefinitely
A benefit dance viii be given by the
Freternal Aid association council No
706 and the Mystic Workers council
No. 1856 at Beslin's hall. 1903 Second
avenue tomorrow evening. Bleuer's
orchestra win furnish the music. The
proceeds will be donated TO a worthy
cause.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
BRADSHAW RULING DOES
NOT WORRY WO0DMEN

Head Clerk c. w Halves, comment
ing on the decision or Judge Brad
shaw in the district court of Polk
county, Iowa, at Des Moines, issued
tho following statement today:
The decision of Judge Bradshaw
will not stand, in the opinion of the
sccietys officers. We believe it to be
contrary to the law and the evidence
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
Fac KAE CLUB OUTING.

THE MEMBERS OF THE Fac KAE
club with Mrs. X. T. Anderson as chap
eron had an outing at Steno's cross
int above Bettendorf Saturday. The
party left in the early morning and
came home in the late afternoon after
a day of solid enjoyment. They made
camp fire and broiled stake and
roasted potatoes and prepared a din
rer that could not be equal!ed. Games
we're played and pictures of the party
we're taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
MUSIC STUDENTS PROGRAM.

THE MUSIC STUDENTS GAVE A
study program yesterday afternoon at
the home of Miss Louise Thorn
sen on East Fourteenth street,
Davenport. This was the first
study meeting of the fall season
and an ensemble program was given.
A quartet composed of Miss Grace
Ames, Mrs. A. p. Griggs, Mrs. R. r.
Reynolds and Mrs. T. o. Swiney sang
Indian Serenade" by Beresford,
Years at the Spring" by Mrs. Beach
and "Oh Heart of Mine" by CIough-
Letter. Miss Louise Thomson and
Miss Gertrude Branigan played two pi-
ano numbers, Variation in f Minor
By Sinding and Scherzo OPP. by San
Saens. The next meeting will be Nov.
4 with Miss Julia Ryan on Brady
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
Y. a. GIRLS MEET.

THE Y. L. A. GIRLS OF SPENCER
Memorial Methodist church were en-
tertained last evening at the home of
Mrs. c. f. Hawkins, 4315 Eighth av-
enue. There was no business before
the meeting and not many of the men,
ters were present However those
who did attend had a very pleasant
social time and were served to lunch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
COLONIAL 500 CLUB.

MRS. GEORGE STANNARD AT
her home, 941 Twenty-first street, was
the hostess yesterday afternoon to the
members of the Colonial 500 club. In
tie card games Mrs. Smith took the
head prize, Mrs. Sexton the second,
Mrs. ]. K. Scott the guest prize and
Mrs. NJ. A. Scott the cut prize. Lunch
was served after the games.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22
YOUNG PEOPLES BRANCH MEETS.

THE YOUNG PEOPLES BRANCH
of the W c. T. U. met last evening
az the home of Mrs. VIII Woodin on
Ninth and Webb streets, South Rock
Island. Election of officers was to
have been held last evening but be-
cause of the disagreeable weather the
attendance was small and election was
postponed till the next meeting. Games
were played and lunch was served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-22

Z he case will be carried to the court
of final resort and we feel confident
CT the final outcome. The fraternal
beneficiary system, happily, cannot be
killed, nor even temporarily embarrass-
ed, by the rulings of inferior courts.
LAS to the immediate effect of the rul-
ing of Judge Bradshaw, our course will
he governed by the advice of our legal
department. Should our procedure be
changed in any wise, announcement
Of such change will be made within
few days. Meanwhile. we shall con,
tirue the work of transferring our
members to the new plans