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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-21
EIGHT DEAD AND
FIFTY INJURED IN
SHREVEPORT TORNADO.

Shreveport, La, Feb. 20.--Eight
persons are dead and about fifty in
jured as the result Of tornado
which swept through the western
outskirts of Shreveport late today.
The dead are negroes with the ex-
ception of two-months old baby of
A. J. Mannheim. whose home was de-
molshed.
The baby's body was found block
from its home. A number of negra
cabins we're destroyed In the out
skirts of the city and nearby planta-
tions, The tornado approached
Shreveport from the southwest. In
the city proper no damage was done.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-21
MISSOURI DENS
FIGHT, BUT THE
SLATE wins OUT.
Dave Ball d Pike County Causes
Delay BY Shouting Gag
Rule il Joplin
DELEGATES CHOSEN
Delegation Increased BY Sending
Eight Members At Large
to Baltimore
80 a ta
EIGHT DELEGATES CHOSEN

Joplin, Mo-, Feb. 20.-After an all
afternoon fight on the floor of the
convention, caused by the efforts of
Dave Ball OF Bowling Green, candi-
date for the gubernatorial nomina-
tion, 10. oppose the slate agreed upon
by party leaders, the Democratic
state convention late today elected
eight delegates at large to the Balti-
more convention with half vote
each.
Balls fight, to stop what he term
ed gag rule" and "Cannonism" was
unsuccessful and the pre-arranged
program went through. The make
up of the delegation at large fol-
lows:
United States Senators William j.
Stone and James A. Reed, former
Governors Lon " Stephens, David
r. Francis and A. M. Dockery, VIII
liam r, Kemper, Judge Virgil Rule,
and Gilbert S. Barbee.
The delegation was Instructed to
vote for Champ; Clark on every bal
Tot taken before the Baltimore con-
ventlon.
The convention adopted a plat
form oriticising the Republican
party and lNading the Democrats in
Congress for their efforts to over
come government for special in
terests."
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-21

Washington. Feb. 20 President
thas offered the post Of ambassa-
dor to France to MyrontT. Herrick
Of Cleveland, o. Information Of the
presidents desire, to name Mr.. Her.
rick as successor TO Robert aBcon
was obtained here from excellent au-
thority. 1t was learned that when
the president left Washington on his
trip to ohio,he intended to ask Mr..
Herrick to accept the post at Paris
and II Mr.. Herrlck should decline to
30 abroad to invite him to assume
charge Of the headquarters that are
soon to be opened In Washington In
furtherance of the Taft campaign
for denomination. y
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-21

New York, Feb. 20.-Another step
has been taken toward providing a
new water supply that will insure
this city against the possibility of a
famine, and before this year ends
water will be brought from Esopus
creek, 127 miles away. In order to
reach the Croton reservoir, from
which the water will come to the
city,, 1t was necessary to bring IT.
under the Hudson river by means
of siphon that dips down 1850
feet below the surface of the water
at Storm King, one of the famous
mountains above West Point 1t
,was the Completion OF this sfphon,
or. rather, the connecting of the two
bores started from opposite sides of
the river, that caused Mayor Gay
nor, Police Commissioner Rhine
lander Waldo and other city officials
to journey to Storm King After
descending in a cage 1,150 feet the
party walked part way under the
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-21
BATH TUB TRUST"
CONTRACTS BARRED
IN. DETROIT TRIAL.

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 20.-An effort
on the part of the government today
to compel Francis J. Torrance, vice
president of the Standard Sanitary
Manufacturing Co., of Pittsburgh,
Pa, to produce at the trial of the
so-called Bath Tub Trust" con.
tracts. which his firm entered into
with jobbers in different parts OF
the country was blocked by the de-
tensa
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-21
Barrows Have Fire.

A curtain at the home of James
Barrow. All Eighth street caught
on fire IN some unaccountable man
ner at $3.50 o'clock last evening
which threatened for a short time
to cause much damage. A telephone
message from the residence to the
fire department brought . quick re-
sponse. The damage will amount to
but a few dollars,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-21
SNOW IN MANY STATES
SIX INCHES SNOW
AT CENTRAIIA. I'LL.

st. Louis, Mo-. Feb. 20.--Snow be-
gan falling this afternoon In South
ern Illinois. eastern Missouri and
western Kentucky and late tonight
had reached depth of from six to
eight inches in many localities
Trains were from three six hours
late reaching points in Southern
Illinois. Centralia reported six
inches late tonight, Several points
In western Kentucky reported heavy
rains, while others reported snow.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-21
RAILROADS AID SOUTH.

Baltimore, Md, Feb. 20.---Repre'
sentatives of sixteen southern states,
heads OF railroads and steamship
lines that serve that section and men
who have made a study Of the agri-
cultural and Industrial problems OF
the South met here today and
formed q southern settlement and
development organization. Balti.
more was made headquarters with
w. D. Warfield Of this city as chair.
man and Ell Frank Of Baltimore
secretary
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-21

river, and then Mayor Gaynor, clad
in oilskins, threw a switch that ex-
ploded the blast that tore down the
frail barrier of granite and connect
ed the two bores. So accurately had
the engineers made their calcula-
tions that the two levels were only
an eighth of an inch apart Tho
siphon will cost $2.sO0.O0O when
completed. Because of the enormous
.,resstlFeiof the mighty underground
river, due to the drop it must take
to. go under the river, The tunnel
had to run through solid granite.
To find such rock under the river
was SO. difficult that 1t took two
years and borings at fourteen differ
ent points before the engineers
found favorable conditions. Work
on the shaft began in 1907 and the
actual tunpeling in January OF last
year. When 1t had progressed about
800 feet a stream Of water broke In
and Threatened to fiji IT, 1t took SIX
months to ppmpit outy ,e.FI ST
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-21
On the Road.

]. II. Lightfoot. the well-known
travelling salesman for an East Liv-
erpool. Ohio. pottery, left Monday
for tour through his territory. He
was accompanied by ex-SheriH
Frank e. Davis, who will be his COM
panion for several weeks.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-21
WOMAN HANGS SELF.

Elgin, Feb. 20.-~Mrs. George
Simms OF Big Rock, ILL.,, committed
suicide by hanging herself from the
top bar of the window In her room
at the Elgtn State Hospital today.
she was "A years old.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-02-21
WEATHER.
lifN is.

Illinois and Missouri Snow We'd
nesday, colder; Thursday, generally
fair, rising temperature; high winds.
Kentucky Rain, turning to
snow Wednesday; Thursday, gener-
ally fair.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-04
Resolutions on Death of Henry B. Brooks.

Whereas, On the 30th day of March,
1912, our brother, II. b. Brooks, was
called to life eternal in reply TO that call
which none of the children of earth may
gainsay, as his brothers and sisters in
the local 24l. r. c. J. P. A.. to which he
gave without stint of his energy and
ability, we, members of the local, would
attest our grateful recognition of excel
lent facts in the life of our brother.
Be il therefore
Resolved. That to the immediate fam
lily of our brother and to those connected
with him by the ties OF kindred. we ex-
tend sympathy enlivened by the belief
that they sorrow not as those without
hope. but as those who are strengthened
BY the assurance of faith. As an ex-
preston of this feeling, we instruct our
secretary to transmit to the family of
our brother a copy. duly attested, of
these resolutions. BE it furthermore
Resolved. That we direct a copy of
these resolutions, so attested, shall be
published in the Barre Daily Times at
the discretion of our secretary of local
II. c. |. r. A.
Resolved. The charter of our local shall
for period Of sixty days be draped
with memorial emblems.
w. II. Eager.
r. A. Campbell,
+. H. Bartlett.
Committee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-04
TALK OF THE TOWN

Hot cross buns at Ladd's Friday morn-
ing,
Mrs. William Dewey of IL Hall street
was operated upon at the City hos
pital to-day
Remember the chicken pie supper at
the First Baptist church next tuesday
night. Tickets only 25c.
4 regular meeting Of the Condors VIII
be held in Foresters' hall Thursday even
ing. April T. at 1880 o'clock.
c. i. Bugbee is making plans for ~
concrete house to be built for Luther
r. Lord in New Rochelle, y. Y
Mrs. +. w. Cudworth of 100 Washing
ton street is gaining rapidly and will be
able to leave the City hospital soon.
Are Won going to hear Barre's popu-
lar baritone. William Robertson, sing
tThe Salt of the Sea for Me, at the
b. A. c. minstrels April ll.l2?
Busy housewife, here's a bargain for
you: We are going to sell you one'hali
pound pure cream tartar, one pound pure
cooking soda, for Use. browns drug
store.
Joseph Z. Doyle, who for several
months was employed as a clerk in tn
Red Cross pharmacy, has been chosen
manager of the baseball team at st.
Michaers college, Winooski, where he IS
a student.
Through inadvertence, an item in The
Times Yesterday stated that Officer Han
nv Gamble served a warrant on LUG
Ceresoli of Circle street, who is TO be
arraigned on a charge OF selling, In jus,
tice to Officer John w. Dineen, it should
be stated that he served the warrant
and he should be given credit for the
same.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-04
So. Barre Grange Had Sugar sOciable,

The first public entertainment Of South
Barre grange was held at Unity temple
in South Barre Tuesday evening, and
ii was a decided success. 1t took the
nature Of a sugar party, and new sugar
which was made by Don Camp, Charles
Persons and Edison Holden. was served
to l3l people, including many children.
The committee in charge of the even
ing's entertainment was as follows:
Mrs. E A. Witham, Mrs. Carl Huse and
VIII Nye.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-04
TALK OF THE TOWN

Miss Vera Brown, a teacher in the
schools at Williamstown, is passing Al
few days at her home in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Mackin returned
to-day to their home in Hardwick, after
spending a few days with relatives in
Barre and Graniteyille.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-04
TALK OF THE TOWN

B. NJ. Strasser, who has been passing
a few days in this city on business, re-
turned to Albany, n. ". yesterday.
Be sure to attend the Lady Macca.
bee dance in Rowland hall Wednesday
April 10. Music, Riley's orchestra. Full
bill, 81 per couple; extra ladies, 25c.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-04
"Our Personal Guarantee
to all Skin Sufferers
BURT H. WELLS

We have been in business in this town
for some time, and we are looking to
build up trade by always advising our
patrons right.
So when we tell you that we have
found the eczema remedy and that we
stand back of it with the manufacturer s
iron clad guarantee backed by ourselves
you can depend upon il that we give our
of medicine to skin sufferers, but be-
cause we know how it will help our
business if we help our patrons.
We keep in stock and sell, all the we'll
known skin remedies. But we will say
this: If you are suffering from any
kind of skin trouble eczema. psoriasis.
rash or letter, we want you to try full
size bottle of d. ID. y. Prescription.
And. IL 1t does not do the work, this
Burt IL Wells, 100 Ne
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-04
BURT n. WELLS

bottle will cost you nothing. You alone
to judge,
Again and again we have seen how a
few drops of this simple wash applied
to the skin. takes away the itch. in
stantly. And the cures all seem to be
permanent.
d. ID. u. Prescription made by the
d. d. d. Laboratories of Chicago, Is
composed of thymol, glycerne, oil of
wintergreen and other healing soothing.
cooling ingredients. And If you are
just crazy with itch, you will feel
soothed and cooled, the itch absolutely
washed away the moment you applied
this D. .. d.
We have made fast friends of more
than one family by recommending this
remedy to a skin sufferer here ana
there and we want you TO try 1T now
on our positive no-pay guarantee.
rth Main street, Barre, VT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-04-04
Millinery Opening

Millinery opening on Thursday, April
4, at Miss Simpsons 81 State street,
Montpelier.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-08
QUICK ACTION
DELIVERY SERVICE
l. M. ELLEFSoN ARRANGED WITH
MCCORMICK AUTOMOBILE DE-
LIVERY SERVICE, THUS INSUR-
ING HIS PATRONS OF PROMPT
AND EFFICIENT DELIVERY.

l.. NJ. Ellefsen, Fargo's leading
grocer aims TO give the public as quick
and as good a delivery service as it is
possible to obtain. He therefore ar
ranged with Mr.. Mccormick beginning
Nov. I to do all his delivering and
judging by the results already APP
parent. the new system is a success.
Mr.. Mccormick is handling a large
number of deliveries from business
houses and by consolidating orders
from the different stores for the varf-
Gus routes Of the city can economics
both in time and money, at the same
time giving the people a quicker serv-
ice.
Now the patrons must do their share
to make this a success by phoning
their orders so that they will leave
on the hours given below. At II a. m.
deliveries will leave our store for east,
west. south and north. At > and 4 p.
m. deliveries will leave for all direc-
tions. Kindly place YOU order with
us at least thirty minutes before the
delivery leaves the store in order that
we may have time to give it our best
attention. l., M. Ellefsen.
ADV
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-08
HAMMOND FAMILY
TO LEAVE FARGO
FORMER GENERAL MANAGER OF
The VAN 6RuNT MANuFAcT-
uRING CO., FOR THIS TERRI
TORY TO TAKE UP HIS RESI-.
DENcE IN CALIFORNIA CRY.


w. J. Hammond. who for a. quarter
OF q century has been one of the most
esteemed citizens of the city OF Fargo,
is about to take his departure from
n city within a Gay or TWO. He
Will take UP his residence in h city
of San Diego, Cal. where he will go
into the real estate business with his
son., Justin. The latter will be re-
n1enbered by many OF the people of
Fargo.
For many. yearsathe elder Mr.. Ham
mond was the general manager OF the
Van Brunt Manufacturing Co, for
this territory and had, a very large ac-
qu~aintance all over the northwest, and
he feels badly over the fact that he
Is TO break the very pleasant ties that
have so long bound him to Fargo
n her people. for he found life
pleasant here. However, Mr.. Ham
mond lived out on the Pacific slope
for a year and he likes the climate
and the people, and then too, the
greater number of the members of
hts family are there. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hammond, as stated, will leave in
a day or two for their new home, but
their son, John, will not go west UNI
til about a year. for he desires to
graduate from the university of North
Dakota.
They. take with them the very best
wishes of their many friends In this
city for their success in their new
home. e.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-08
WILL LECTURE TONIGHT
Some Of the Most Interesting Facts,
Of History TO Be Explained by =
: - ..---.---- Dr.. Stearns.

This evening at 8 o'clock in the
First Congregational church, will oc-
cur the first OF. the. series of stereop-
lean lectures on Isreal and Their
N~eighbors. This course, given by DR..
Wallace Stearns, formerly of the state
university, now head of, the depart
ment of history of Fargo college, will
have interest for all who anticipate
travel in the east, students of history.
and for all students OF the Bible.
The material will, for the most part,
be new, and some parts from the most
recent digging will be entirely fresh.
The subject, Egypt and the Nile of
Long Ago, will show scenes from the
country, the Nile and It's ~cataracts at
high and low water, and some of the
famous buildings, scenes from daily
life, modern irrigation projects, and
include parallels with the history of
the Old Testement. 70" ''s. ~...@ e.. '.-..
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-08
WITH PIONEER LIFE.

Aaker's Business College was called
up a few days ago n asked to sup
ply the Pioneer Life Insurance Co.
with another s~tenographer. A student
was put in touch with the position,
secured 1t. and entered upon her duties
at once. This makes the third or
fourth A. B. c.. in the office of this
company at present. You can have a
similar good position in case you en-
roll at the A. 3. c.. -Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-08
RESIDENCE PROPERTY

In order to close up the estate I will
wards house on Seventh street south
located on one of the finest lots in
the city, overlooking Island Park. Will
sell the property as it stands or the
house alone to be moved off the lots,
or the material in the house.
The price on this property Al it
stands Is one that would permit Of its
being finished and money made out Of
ii.
Let me talk with you about it. ]. p
Edwards. -AdVt
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-08
EVEN ON FRIDAY.

Pupils enter Dakota Business Col
lege-two more came to-day. Satur-
day Is enrolment day for next week
and the correspondence indicates it
will be a record-breaking day. Near
ly everybody knows the D. B. c.
everybody recommends it and this is
the very best advertising. 4 =
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-08
GETS BANK POSITION.

G. II. Mikkelson prepared for a posi-
ton by attending the Dakota Business
College. Mr.. IGngen phoned the school
for a capable man for the bank at
Regain and Mr.. NJ. was sent to the
place. Business men know where the
best ONCE help is secured-this' is good
advertising. 49,.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-08
AUTO TRUCK FOR SALE

Necrac auto truck at a bargain. This
Neerac is IN first class condition and
is just the thing tor trucking or for
baggage delivery and may b. fought
cheap. Billy also has a good hog"
that he wants to trade for a Younger
one Call him up at 5S5. or address
w. II. Diemert, Moorhead, MINI
Advt. = '-.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-08
new ENGLAND Dinner

Ladies of the Presbyterian church
will serve a New England dinner 1t
the Presbyterian church, Friday even,
ing. Nov. 8 from $50 to s p. m.
Tickets Soc. ....
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-08
For Sale.

Three fine building lots, 25x150 feet,
each located in M%oorhead on a line.
Will be sold cheap If taken at once.
For particulars, write TO Q. M. john
son. Granite Falls. Miun.-Advt.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1912-04-05
WARFTFTnSRTRG

The recent rains have washed the
roads and put them in bad condition.
At present moving seems to be the
order of the day: on the 14th Mt
John Walking moved from
han farm, to the farm of F. A Craw-
ford, near Winfield; on Wednesday
last, Leroy Sellman moved to the
farm vacated by Mr.. Walking; on
the same day Mr.. Joshua Myers NOV
ed from here to his property near
Stone Chapel; On Monday last Mr.
George Rickter moved to the prop
erty vacated by Mr. Myers; on Tues
day of this week, Samuel Robertson
moved from Wakefield TO his prop
erty near here.
Mrs. Bessie Beard, Of Baltimore,
spent last week with her brother,
Joshua Myers, and assisted his family
in moving.
II. R. Dearborn and wife, Mrs.
Susie Pennington, Mrs Luvesia My
ers, Mrs. Harry Englar and son
Smith and Miss Molly Grimes were
visitors to IT. M koontz on Monday
last
Health OF this community is good
at present.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1912-04-05
TYRONE.

Movings are in progress in spite OF
the bad roads. Mr.. Arthur Benedict
moved to the farm he bought near
Snydersburg; Noah Babylon to the
house vacated by Mr.. Benedict; Clar-
ence Wantz to the Utermahlen prop
erty; Mrs. Gilbert to the house she
purchased from Joseph Formwalt in
Tyrone; Mr.. Koontz to the property
vacated by Mrs. Gilbert.
Mr. VIM. Yingling returned home
after a weeks visit with Arthur Ben
edict, near Snydersburg, and is on
the sick list.
Mr.. David Hahn who fractured one
of his ribs is able to walk out again.
MIR. Charles Owings came home
from the hospital this week and il
improving slowly.
Mr. Howard Maus, who was oper-
ated on at Frederick hospital, five
weeks ago for appendicitis received a
shower of cards numbering about
100. He wishes to thank those who,
20 kindly remembered him a. it may
be quite a while before he meets all
who sent cards. Maus returned
home last Friday and is looking
much better and il now able to walk
about the house.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1912-04-05
WELL KNOWN MINISTER
Restored to Health by Vinol

Rev. D. Schneider, who is well
known minister in Rice Lake, Wis,
writes:
IT had very severe stomach trou-
BILE last year from which was kept
I'm bed three months. # had engaged
the services of doctor, but to no
avail 1 then read of Vinol and deter
mined to try a bottle. Before it was
used up n was out CT bed, and four
bottles made me well man. Vinol is
splendid medicine, and can gladly
recommend it,"
Prominent men from all over the
country do not hesitate to endorse
this wonderful tonic.
For twelve years Vinol has been
sold on the money back" plan, and
every year strengthens its popularity
and proves by continued tests that IL
win do what we claim for it.
Shaw Drug Co., Westminster, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1912-04-05
Royal Economics.

The queen was in the kitchen eat
ing bread and honey.
1--WE can't afford butter" she ex-
plained-New York Sun.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1912-06-27
Teachers Attending.

Pikeville, Tenn, June 4-The fol-
lowing attended the Institute here:
Ora Austin, Adah Angel, Sallie
Bckford, Hettie Blankenship, Euphe-
mia Coward, Nora Edmunds, Bess
Farmer, Grace Farmer, Lillie Gates,
Maude Gates, Linnie Kelley, Jessie
Lusk, Della Montgomery. Rose Mont
gomerY, Hester McGinness, Willie
Miller, Lizzie Hudson, Cleo Standifer,
Ora Standifer, Cleo Sapp, Mary Lon
Sapp, Johnnie Steppe, Jennie Stone,
Mary Steekley, Mayme Swafford, Mol
lie Robertson, Jennie Swafford Matte
Swafford. Mamie Swafford, Willie
stephens. Ida Thurman, Mayme
White, Grace White, Della Wheeler,
Nora Wheeler, Maggie Whittenbarg,
Minnie Whittenberg, Flossie Walker,
Callie Welch, Fred Blackburn, Chris
Lewis, Marlin Lamb. Virgil Merri-
man, Will Narramore. Charley Pope,
Collie Swafford, Bill Swafford, Aaron
Swafford, John Summit, Stuart Thur
man, Albert White.