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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-05-25
For Our Boy and Girl Readers
BOY SCOUT MERIT SYSTEM.
Lads Good Deeds Are Tabulated In
Orange, NJ. J..


Il. NJ. Jacobus, scout master in Or
ange. \. j., has devised merit sys-
TEN by which record is kept of the
good deeds and the misdoings Of boy
scouts. 1t has worked successfully
with Jacobus and has inspired the
boys TO he more careful in their con-
duct. Mr.. Jacobus describes his sys-
tenn as follows:
"A merit and demerit system has
been put in force in the troop. TO be-
gin every member has Hundred merit
points to his credit. Thereafter il lie
breaks any of the troop laws. scout
laws or acts in Il way unbecomng n
scout he will have certain number of
points deducted for each offense. Any
member getting rs low as twenty-five
troop council. the members of which
decide what punishment he is to rc-
ceive. On the other hand. any member
doing something worthy receives GER
tain number of points. All points of
merit or demerit are to be decided by
the scout master whose decision in ev-
cry case Is final The member having
the highest number of points to his
credit will receive prize at the end of
each three months. Among the offenses
for which dement's are given are swear
ing. talking while In ranks. disrespect
Ia officers Of the troop. lateness or alb
sence from meetings. failing To assem-
bile promptly when call is sounded;
among things for which merit points
are given, regul,T attendance. bringing
in new members. good appearance in
dress. special acts Of merit
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-05-25
IF BABY SWALLOWS THINGS.
Abundance Of Coarse Food Recon-
mendcd In Place of Cathartc.

Children often swallow such things
as open safety pins. screws and coins
without harm. In due time they travel
through the stomach and bowels. DO
not administer cathartics, says the Wo-
mans Home Companion. hut give the
child plenty of coarse food oatmeal.
potatoes and bran biscuits. In these
days OF the Y ray machine it is best
To take the child to your doctor, who
will locate the foreign body and make
sure it Is not in place where 1t will
do harm.
Foreign bodies in the eye, IL they
have not penetrated any part or tho
cyehnll. arc host removed hy pulling
the lid away from the eycball with the
finger. so that the tears will flow and
wash the particle away.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-05-25

The safest method OF bleaching or
cleaning straw is by means Of the
fumes of burning sulphur The hat
must first be scrubbed with soap and
luekwarm water. Or apply chlorine,
water with n sponge. cloth or brush.
Aftcrward rinse In clear water con-
tanning hyposulphite Of soda. or make n
paste, of corn meal and II solution OF
oxalidxaoid In water. Spread this on
the That. allow 1t to dry and remove
By brushing.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-05-25
Nail Polish Won Can Mako.

An inexpensive and harmless nail
polish Is made by thoroughly mixing
together n half ounce OF taicum pow
der. a half ounce of powdered starch.
a half ounce of pulverized boracic acid
and fifteen drops of tincture Of car
mine.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-05-25

He surveyed his coat, here and there
worn. bare from contact with Ice md
snow and fence rails. In silence: he
turned TO the field and the circle.
marked by bits OF fur. around which
lie had so recently swung. The twinkle
In his eye as he caught Miss Went
worth's eye was irresistible. In mo
ent the whole party was shaken by
gale OF merriment. Cotter's care free
laughter ringing above all the rest.
I've decided. Bob" said Toots when
they had driven on.
II thought that would catch you"
remarked her brother gloomily. HE
rides like fiend."
But 1t isn't he: it's Luke. guess
It's always been Luke. Imagine Harry
Crossman laughing after being dragged
nil over ten acre lot by a wretched
steer! He'd cry with modification.
And It's better to 70 through life with
man who will laugh instead of cry,
Isn't it,"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-05-25
pAFFoDILs.

I wandered lonely as q clond
, That floats on high DER wales and
hills
When all ut once ! saw n crowd !
4 host of golden daffodils
, Reside the lake. beneath tho trees. I
} Fluttering and dancing In the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the Milky way. I
, They stretched In never ending line I
} Along the margin OF bay.
Ten thousand saw ! at a glance
Tossing their heads in sprightly
. dance.
J The waves beside them danced, but ,
, they
. outdid the sparkling waves in ,
glee
a poet could not but be gay
, In such n jocund company.
, | gazed and gazed, but little thought
. What wealth the show to me had
brought.
For oft when on my couch / lie
In vacant or In pensive mood ,
, They fash upon that inward eye
} Which is the bliss OF solitude.
And then my heart with pleasure
fills
And dances with the daffodlls.
. William Wordsworth. (
,sssssssssssssssssssssssss
Less than 100 Europeans resid,
:, hin tho pnrSinn ampra
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-05-25
ln.xnsnsius Eurnitura Polish.

The appearance of the furniture may
be greatly improved IL you rub ii brisk
~ with an old flannel cloth which has
been dipped in polish made Of equal
parts of turpentine and coal oil.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22
MAKES GREAT RECORD

BERKELEY, CAL, May az
Jim Donahue, the Los Angeles
athlete, is assured today of rec
ominendation by the Coast Trials
Selection committee to the execu-
tive committee in New York for
participation in the Olympic
games in Sweden as result of
his performances in the Pentha-
lon tryout on the University Of
California track here late Mon
day. Donahue lowered three
of the records made by Jim
Thorpe, the Carlisle Indian in
New York last Saturday. ,,tkf
Though the only entry In the
Penthalon event, Donahue twas
spurred to his best efforts by
competition with Pete Gerhardt,
Ralph Rose. Shattuck and others.
The marks which will entftle
the Los Angeles man to recogni-
ton at Stockholm are:
200 metres flat in % LIS.
Broad jump, FL feet IL inches.
Jayelin throw, 1877 feet 1 Inch.
]. Discus throw, SO feet 2 inches.
1,500-metre run, 5 minutes flat.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22

Although several offers have
been made which do not include
paying up last years indebted
ness, the baseball situation is still
up In the air and there will prob
ably be considerable dispute be-
fore matters are finally adjusted.
Ed N. Watkins of the Home
Electric Co., 943 Commerce, yes
terday offered to take over the
franchise, pay up the back sal
aries of players and put up a lit
tie besides. Another baseball
mNn has offered to put in $1,000
and though the matter was dis
cussed by Watkins, Rothermel,
Dugdale, Brown and President
Fielder Jones, no action was
taken.
Rothermel Is still holding out
for considerable sum, despite
the fact that he has admitted that
he is unable to finance the club
and has made a failure thus far.
He Is APPARENTLY still expecting to
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22
ACCEPTS THE CHALLENGE.

The Times baseball club this
morning accepted the challenge
OF the Seattle Star club for a
championship game Sunday MORN
ing at Athletic park. OF course
Whitman says he's going to bring
over bona fide players but the Of
nee boy tipped the frame-up show
Ing few ringers and Whitman Is
going to try and wipe the dia-
mond with the Times Demons.
The game should be excruciating-
ly-whatever that means-funny
and the sporting editor WILL
NOT SCORE. Imagine Jack
Browne playing first, those OF you
who know him. Those who don't
had better attend the game ana
pass up the next circus.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22
Fast Workouts At TAG. Gym, y,
Men Getting Into Condition

The Tacoma Athletic club gym
nasium is busy place every aft
ernoon and until next Tuesday
night when the smoker is held
will be the scene of some interest
ing work. All members who can
visit the club during the after
noon training are requested to do
so If they wish to keep posted on
the condition of the boxing men,
bers.
Joe Bonds is showing UP in
great style and is getting into ex-
cellent condition. He is working
hard in the gym and doing con-
siderable road work so that he
will be hard as nails and strong
as steel when he meets Mr.. Moran
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22

in an eight round exhibition.
Moran Is training at the Schocks'
place and is said to be getting in
to condition.
Eddie Marine began active
work this afternoon for his en-
gagement with Paul Steele. The
better posted club members are
expecting to see Steele make Ma
rino work hard il he wins a de-
cision. Marine says he will, be in
better shape than ever and will
show some of his wonderful speed.
1t will be the second appearance
for Steele, who made a clever
showing against Phillips.
The boxers begin work about 3
o'clock and continue until about
5 o'clock,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22

Sporting Editor Times: Mr..
s., who is quite a joker, gave Mr..
D.. who is nearly blind, an order
for S. hat. The order read:
Give Mr.. D. SIS hat, IL he has
the cash." Signed Mr.. 9. Mr..
DIS friends discovered the Joke
and changed the order to read:
give Mr. d. IS hat. II you have
the kind" Mr.. ID. got the hat.
The question Is. should Mr.. 8. pay
for the hat and be good fellow,
or should Mr.. D., the blind man,
pay for it?
Answer-Mr. s. should pay for
the hat. as IT would not be right
to cheat poor blind man out of
the price. Besides should the
blind man offer In payment q bill
OF large denomination be might
be deceived In the change.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22
Rothermel Still Holds Out;
Watkins Would Take Team

gather in somewhere around &c.
900 bones which would net him
practically profit of $4,000.
Approximately 10 games have
been played in Tacoma. The fans
have become Disguised with the
matter and the business men have
refused to give up any more
money without knowing where it
Is going and what the returns
will be. They became disguised
last fall when they were told the
club lost money but could not
get, they say, detailed state
ment.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22
,oeessssseeeeess

Victoria's only score was made
yesterday on Yohe's error In muf-
fing LaLong's throw to third on
what should have been a put out.
Yohe's errors are costly and are
increasing in number. The 9TH
or members of the team played a
tight game.
Schmutz held the Bees down to
four hits and pitched sensation
al game. McCreery started out
we'll but was found in the sixth
for two doubles, two singles and
a pass which netted three. Jor-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22
MCCARTHY VS.. CosnsKEY.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-Luther
Mccarthy, the heavyweight who
sprang into prominence by knock
ing out Carl Morris in six rounds,
is matched to meet Con Comiskey,
the Chicago heavyweight, May 30
for ten rounds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22
GETS ANONYMOUS LETTERS

SAN FRANCISCO-Aid of the
United tates authorities is being
sought by ]. Cal Ewing. vice pres
ident of the San Francisco Pacific
Coast league baseball club, to ap-
prehend the writer of anonymous
letters threatening him through
the mails for the poor success of
the San Francisco team.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22
A REGULAR MANAGER.

NEW YORK--Jim Buckley is
looking for matches here for his
new protege, George Kirkwood, a
122 FOUNDER from the coast.
Buckley also has Gunboat Smith.
the California heavyweight. and
Bombardier Wells. the English
heavyweight. under his manage
me-.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22
A Great Building Falls

when its foundation is undermin-
ed, and If the foundation of
health-good digestion - is at
tackled, quick collapse follows. On
the first signs of indigestion, DR..
Kings New Life Pills should be
taken to tone the stomach and
regulate liver, kidneys and bow
els. Pleasant, easy, safe and only
rs cents at Ryner Malstrom Drug
Co., 93S Pacific av.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22
BURNS BREAKS DOWN.

NEW YORK-The scheduled
bout between Sid Burns, English
welterweight champion, and Mike
Gibbons of st. Paul, set for to-
morrow, has been called off.
Burns broke down in training.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22
HORNE GOES NORTH.

TORONTO, Ont.-George Hor-
inc of Stanford university, Cali
fornia, worlds high jumping
champion, has accepted an inyi-
tation to compete in big athletic
meet to be held here June 1.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22

stad went in to relieve him but
Meek muffed at first and before
the smoke cleared away, Tacoma
made five more runs and two
more in the next. The Tiger bats
men landed on the Victoria duo
for 10 safe hits, several of them
for extra bases. The score:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22
SEATTLE 4. yANCOUvER o

VANCOUVER, B. c., May %.
Two hits and stolen base az
lowed Seattle to tie the score In
the ninth yesterday and the
Giants won from Vancouver in
the tenth on errors by Kippert
and James and Raymond's sin gle
to right. The score:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22
A Lot of Sport News
Told In a Few Words
AID AGAINST PACKEY.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. are
being carried on between man.
ayers of Champion Ad Wolgast
and Packey Mcfarland for ten
round bout in New York June 5.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22
CROSS VS.. BROWN.

NEW YORK-After weeks of
wrangling, Leach Cross and
Brown were finally
matched here for 10 round bout
June 3. at 1874.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22
PORTLAND 8, SPOKANE 2.

Holding Spokane down until
the last inning when only three
hits and two runs were made,
Tonneson pitched a good game
yesterday. The score:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22
FRIDAY CARD ANNOUNCED.

SAN FRANCISCO-Jim Gamer
on, giant negro of Los Angeles,
and Charley Horn, a loca heavy
weight, will meet here Friday.
Eddie Campi will fight Roy Moore
and Billy Holmes will face DAN
ny O'Brient Northwestern light
weight
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22

James ]. Jeffries won over Pet
err Jackson in three rounds In San
Francisco Marcel %, 1897. 1t was
not a championship fight, JEFF
fries not winning the champion
ship until defeating Robert Fitz-
simmons.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22
SUMMARY.

Two-base hits-Lynch, Morse,
NIL, Neighbors. Sacrifice hit
Schmutz. Stolen bases-Nill, Alb
bott. Pitchers summary runs
and Z hits off McCreery in 1-3
innings; z runs and hits off
Jorstad in 2-3 innings. Struck
out-By Schmutz 6, by McCreery
a, by Jorstad A. Bases on balls
ON Schmutz 1, of McCreery 4, off
Jorstad /. Wild pitch-Jorstad.
Double play-Rawlings to Grindle
to Meek.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22

The Times Want AID phone Is
Main IL.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22
Standing of Clubs Yes serday.
Today

Where They Play Today.
Victoria. Spokane Portland Seattle at :
Vancouver. Q
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22

Totals ....32 I 4 q 10 1
SCORE BY INNINGS.
Tacoma 80 90 8 2 0 DO
Victoria ....1 OF 1000 % o. 1
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-05-22
TIDES FOR TOMORROW.

. soosossosoese
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-05-03

He is poor friend who will not
stand by you until your last dollar is
gone
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-05-03
NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDS.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by the under
signed up to the hour of o'clock p.
m. on the Sth day of May, 1912, at
his office in the city hall, in The City
of Pendleton, Umatilla County, Ore
gon. for the purchase of improvement
bonds of said city, issued for the i'm
provement of that part of Alta street
between Main street and Court street,
in said city, said bonds aggregating
$13259.5o, being twenty-six bonds of
$4,000 each and one bond of s259.5O,
face value, bonds dated May 1, 1912.
bearing interest at the rate of six per
cent per annum from date, payable
semi-annually, maturing ten years
from date, but redeemable at the
city's option at any interest paying
period at or after one year from the
date of bonds; each bid must be ac-
companied by a certified check for
$500 payable to the order of the may
OF of said city. the same to be forfeit
ed in the event that the bonds are
awarded to the bidder and he refuses
to take the same, but to be returned
to the bidder If he be unsuccessful.
Dated at Pendleton, Oregon, this
23rd day of April, 1912.
THOMAS FITZ GERALD,
City Recorder
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-05-03
FRISCO To HAVE LARGEST
DRY DOCK IN THE WORLD

San Francisco, Cal.-San Francisco
is to have the largest dry dock in
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-05-03
NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDS.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by the under
signed up to the hour of o'clock p.
m on the Sth day of May, 1912, at his
office in the city hall in The City of
Pendleton, Umatilla County, oregon,
for the purchase OF Improvement
bonds of said city issued for the i'm
provement of Cottonwood street from
Water street to Railroad street and
Webb street from Main street to Cot
tonwood street in said city, said
bonds aggregating $10,683.35, being
twenty-one bonds of $500 each and
one bond OF $1S3.35, face value; bonds
dated May 1st, 1912, bearing interest
at the rate of six per cent per annum
from date, payable semi-annuany
maturing ten years from date but re-
deemable at the city's option at any
interest-paying period at or after one
year from date; each bid must be ac'
companied by a certified check fol
s500.00 payable to the order of the
mayor of said city, the same to bt
forfeited in the event that the bonds
are awarded to the bidder and he re
fuses to take them, but to be returned
| to bidder IL he be unsuccessful.
Dated at Pendleton. Oregon, thi
23rd day of April, 1912.
THOMAS FITZ GERALD,
City Recorder
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-05-03

accordance with the procedure OF a
court OF law and deal definitely with
stated cases.
Eight questions. Sir Rufus Daniel
Isaacs said, would delate to happen
ings before the disaster; six to warn
ings given to the Titanic and the re-
sulting precautions taken. ten to the
casualty itself and consequent events:
one to the equipment and construction
OF the vessel. and the last to the rules
of the merchant shipping act.
A 2e-foot model of the Titanic, car
rying l6 miniature lifeboats, and a
big chart of the North Atlantic were
prominently displayed before the in
vestigators. In front of the platform
which they occupied were seated 100
members of the bar, representing var
ious interests involved, and 100 news
paper men.
The only reference to the American
investigation was Sir Rufus an
nouncement that owing TO the deten-
ton of many witnesses for the sena-
torial inquiry in the United States the
testimony would not be presented in
logical order.
The seamen who arrived from New
York on the Lapland first were called
as witnesses as to the construction
and equipment of the Titanic.
Lord Mersey recognized Thoma:
Scanlon, member of Parliament fol
the North Division of Sligo. who ap.
peared for the Seamen's and Fire.
mems Union, and an attorney for tn,
Merchants Service Guild and tool
under consideration the application
| for representation of the Seafarers
Union. the Ship Constructors AS
sociation and the Mercantile Officers
| Union.
| An adjournment then was taken.
| The scene of the hearing was tn,
armory of the Scottish Rifles. which
| with its broad drill floor, with TIVE
rows of galleries. affords accommo
dations for several hundred persons
When the inquiry opened not NOR,
than 100 spectators were present an,
| the majority of these were women
Because the acoustics proved to b.
poor Lord Mersey recommended tha
the Board of Trade provide anothe
iroom.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-05-03
Sir Rufus said during the hearing

Sir Rufus said during the hearing:
''I desire on behalf OF the govern
ment to express the deepest sympathy
for all those who mourn the loss OF
relatives and friends among the pas
sengers, the officers and crew of the
Inflated vessel. The accident exceed
ed in magnitude and in narrowing in
cidents any disaster in the history OF
the mercantile marine. I cannot for
bear paying a tribute to those whose
devotion TO duty and heroic self-sac-
rifice maintained the best traditions
of the sea-"
Sir Robert Finlay. chief counsel for
the White star Steamship company,
seconded these remarks, repeating
that 1.-The disaster had given an OPP
portunity for display of heroism
and devotion to duty which had main
tanned the best traditions of the mer-
camille marine"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-05-03
NOTICE OF BIDS FOR CITY
PRINTING.

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by the Common
Council OF the City OF Pendleton at
the City Recorders office in Pendle-
ton. Oregon. up to May sth. 1919. at
s O'Clock p. m. for the city printing
for the ensuing two years bids to spe-
city the price per inch for all city no.
tices set in six (6) point type sold,
and price per hundred for blanks or
per thousand as the case may be. In
formation as to blanks required will
be furnished upon application to the
City Recorder. The city reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
Dated this 25th day of April, 1912.
THOS. FITZ, GERALD,
City Recorder.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-05-03
NOTICE OF PROPOSALS FOR
STREET SPRINkLING FOR THI
SEASON OF 1912.

Notice is hereby given that pro-
posals will be received by the Com
mon Council of The City of Pendle-
ton at the office of the City Recorder
at the City Hall building until May
18th, 1912. at o'clock p. m. for
sprinkling the streets of The City Of
Pendleton for the season of 1912, the
| districts to be sprinkled are as fol-
lows viz:
District No. I,
All streets on the north side of the
Umatilla River.
District No. 2.
All streets on the south side of the
Umatilla River, west of the east line
of Main street, and north of the south
line of Webb street
District No. 3.
All streets lying east of line begin
ming at the intersection of the cas-.
line of Main street with the Umatilla
River, thence following the east line
of Main street to the south line o.
Webb street, thence following the
south line Of Webb street east to the
west line Of College street, thence
following the west line of College
street to the south line of Railroad
| street, thence following the south
line of Railroad street east to the
termination thereof, thence southerly
to the City limits.
District No. 4.
All streets south Of the south line
of Webb street and west of the west
line OF College street.
The City to furnish sprinkling wa
gons and water. and the contractor
to furnish horses, harness and drivers,
and to put up and take down all
stand pipes. etc, separate proposals
will be received for each district, and
no contract will be awarded to any
one bidder for more than one district,
the hours Of sprinkling to be in ac-
cordance with the orders OF the street
committee. all bids shall specify the