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The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-07-26
Notice for Publication
(!NOn-coal land)


Department of the Interior, U. S.
Land Office at Missoula, Mont, July
2, 1912. Notice is hereby given that
Rudolph E. Roulier, Of Roman, Mont. :,
who on May II, 1911, made Ad. NO
034iS, for Unit {, NJ SW, NJ Sc, Sec
II, 7. Il NJ, K. Il W. M. M. has file,
notice of intention to make COM
mutation proof to establish claim to the
land above described, before Coker f.
Rathbone, a U. S. Commissioner, at Ro-
nan, Montana, on the 18th day Of August
1912. Claimant names as witnesses:
George Godfrey, of Poison, Montana,
Lewis A. Olson. of Roman, Montana,
Charles Dewells, of Poison, Montana,
and Solomon Singer of Roman, Mon
tana.
JOSIAH SKULL,
july 5-aug 2 Register.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-07-26
Big Thresl1ii,g Contract.

Wagner Bros. have been en-
gagged by the Farmers Mutual
association to do all their thresh-
ing on the big flat south of Crow
creek and west of the big coulee.
They will commence the work in
about three weeks.
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-07-26
Surprise Birthday Party

Monday last number of Mrs.
A. M. Sterling's friends planned
a surprise for her that evening.
1t was the anniversary of her
birthday and to remind her of
the fact they concluded to in
The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-07-26
THE BEST SERVICE AT
FAIR RATES

THE BEST SERVICE Al
FAIR RATES
The most valuable tele-
phone service is the service
that makes communication
possible with the greatest
number Of people. That is
the significance of the term
universal service. The great
Bell System approaches
very nearly this ideal con-
dition. If you have a Bell
Telephone, you are connect
ed with a system that serves
twenty million people. Isn't
that worth while?
And isn't it some satisfac-
ton to know that the rates
you are paying are only su&-
cient to cover operating ex-
penses, and pay a fair rate
of interest on the investment?
No bonds on which to pay
interest; no water in the
stock; in fact. and here's the
big thing that commends The
Mountain States Telephone
and Telegraph Company,
for every dollar Of capital
stock issued. there is $l.l5
invested in plant.
Isn't that eminently fair
to the public.
THE MOUNTAIN STATES TELEPHONE AND
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
GOVERNMENT BOAT
KING AT CAIRO

The Government boat King with
four barges and a small steamboat
have been offered by Capt. Hamblan
to Mayor Parsons for relief work
Mayor Parsons has received num-
Der of calls for help from people in
the flooded districts in Missouri,
Kentucky and Alexander county. He
has appointed Capt T. L. Faudree 10
look after the direction Of the gov
eminent feet now here. Any APP
peals to him will be answered as
quickly as possible.
The King and barges are landed
at the Kentucky bank opposite Cairo
and the smaller steamer is at the
| afro wharf. Mayor Parsons has
quite list of people who have live
stock and other property in jeopardy
| 1me of the stock staining in foot
| or two of water.
| The government fleet will start
| out in the morning to answer the
most important calls.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
TRACKS WASH OUT;
TRAINS ANNULLED

The force of the current against
the Illinois Central enlbankment in
the drainage district washed out
portion Of the Illinois Central ON
hankmcnt at midnight. The bridge
over Cache Creek has been driven
out Of line by the water running
from the Mississippi to the Ohio. All
traffic over the Illinois Central, both
north and south, has been abandon
ed. 1t is not known when 1t VIII be
resumed.
A heavy wind blew from the
northeast for time last night
blowing wreckage over to the tracks
of the Illinois Central G. O. Pa
tiers barn and train Of one OF the
K esslcr's were among the wrcckag2
strewn along the Illinois Central
cmbankment. An quantity of lnm-
Dor is floating up against the tracks.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
THOUSANDS PAY
TRIBUTE TO SEN.
RObT. | TAYLOR
Tennesseans Flock to Nashville to
Honor Memory Of "Fid.
ding Bob"

Nashville, Tenn, April 4.-The
people of western and middle Ten
nessee paid their final tribute to the
memory of "Fiddling Bob" Senator
Robert L. Taylor, today Through
the hall of the house In the state
capitol thousands of persons walked
past the body of the Senator, who
tsnccumbed in Washington, Sunday.
Nashville today suspended all bust
ness and the capital gave itself over
providing for the thousands OF peo-
Dle, who came to witness the cere
monies in final honor of the mar
who three times had been governor
| of the state and then federal sena'
tor. Tomorrow funeral services ant
burial will take place IN Knoxville
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
CARS USED IN
ATTEMPT TO FILL
BREAK ON WEST.

When the break occurred We'd
nesday night on the Mobile and
Ohio Y the railroad officials rushed
into the break five box cars in order
to make firm foundation and to
hold the sand bags that were to be
nut into the break but the rush Of
water was so strong that four of the
cars were swept away from the spot
and disappeared under the water,
the fifth car hung over the break.
One rail of the ira k still holds firm
across a chasm 100 feet wide through
which water is still pouring into the
Y and finding its outlet over the
north end of the Y into the drain
age district west of the Illinois Cen
trail main tracks. This portion of
the district late last night had but
few more feet to be filled,
Early yesterday morning 1t was
found that by blocking up the sub
way unde- the Illinois Central en-
hanEmcnt a short distance north of
Cairo Junction the water could ~
kept from running through to tho
| manufacturing district II tho 9th n
lcvecs held firm. This subway was
cfcctually blocked, and the flow OF
water stonnad. Had the Big -Four
embankment held, the manufactur.
ing district could have been saved.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
CAPE GIRARDEAU
OFFERS HOMES TO
FLOOD SUFFERERS.

cape Girardeau, Mo, April a.
Cape Girardeau is open to flood suf-
ferers and will care for anyone COM
ing here. Inhabitants of the llli-
nois. Kentucky and Missouri cities,
which are being inundated are in
vited to make this place their abid-
ing place until their homes are
again safe. The residences OF the
city are open to all and are high,
dry and safe.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05

will fall during the next Sc TO As
hours. At Riverton and Savannah
will continue rising for "a to SO
hours reaching about 40 and ii feet
respectively. AT Johnsonville, VIII
continue rising till Saturday reach
ing close to SO feet. The Mississippi
At Chester. will rise during the
next As hours, passing flood stage
tonight. at Cape Girardeau. VIII
rise slowly during next As hours
reaching close to IS feet
WILLIAM Z, BARRON,
Local Forecaster
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
POST OFFICE INSPECTOR
RETURNS TO ROCK ISLAND

Chicago, April 4--Postoffice In
srector Angler went to Rock Island
today to make further investigation
of the publication of alleged libelous
and improper matter by John
Loonoy, editor Of the Rock Island
News. Angler will 20 to Springfield
from Rock Island to confer with
United States District Attorney
Northcott in regard to the case. If
arrests are decided on, warrants Will
be taken out by federal officers IN
Springfield.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
HAIR HEALTH.
If You Have Scalp or Hair Trouble
Accent This Offer.


When we promise your money
back for the mere asking If ReXall
"93" Hair Tonic docs not do as we
claim it will, you certainly have no
treason for even hesitating to try 1t.
We do not ask you TO obligate your
self in any way.
We could not afford to so strongly
endorse Rexall "9S" Hair Tonic and
continue to sell it as we do, If it did
not do all we claim. Should our en-
thusiasm carry us away, and ReSal
's93" Hair Tonic not give entire
satisfaction to the users, they would
lose faith in us and our statements
and in consequence our business
prestige would suffer,
Therefore, when we assure you
that RexalI "93" Hair Tonic will
/ promptly eradicate dandruff, stimu
late hair growth and prevent pre-
mature badness, you may rest as
sured we know what we are talktn,
about
We honestly believe that ReXal
| "93" Hair Tonic will do more thar
any other human agency toWar
restoring hair growth and hal
health. 1t is not greasy and will no
gum the scalp or hair or cause per
manent stain. 1t is as pleasant t
use as pure cold water, 1t comes j
wo sizes, prices so cents and S1.0f
remember, you can obtain it only 4
| lur store, Paul G. Schulz & Sons
| The ReXall Store.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
CALL
NAMES IN MERCY
CASE ARGUMENTS

Chicago, April 1.-THE attorneys
in the suit Of Miss Esther Mercy
against Miss Marion Talbot, dean
Of women at Chicago University for
500. 900 for SANDER, today argued
the case before the jury. The attor-
neys on both sides were particularly
Bitter.
Lawyers for Miss Talbot told the
Jury the plaintiff lied on the witness
stand. They reviewed the evidence
and declared the young woman S
word could not be accepted on any
thing
Miss Mcrcy's attorneys replied to
the thrusts by saying that the Tai
bolt lawyers were afraid to mention
the crime insinuated.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
SEBILLE TURNS OVER
HIS PLACE TO THE
FLOOD C0MMISSARY

Frank Sebille, proprietor OF the
saloon IN the Elks' Building, yester-
dav moved his stock out Of the plac@
and turned it over to the Commits
sary Department OF the Relief Con-
mittee. The committee has had its
headquarters in sebille's place ever
since the fight to save the leyeea
started. but yesterday Sebille decid-
ed to give them entire charge,
The back room is used as kiteh-
on. Another room on the same floor
is used to make sandwiches and 70.
making UP lunches.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
WANT TO FEEL YOUNG?
It's Olive Tablets For YOU

Beware of the habit Of constipa-
ton. 1t develops from Just a few con
situated days, especially in Old Peo-
pie. unless you take yourself in hand.
Coax the jaded bowel muscles
back to normal action with DR.. Ed
wards Olive Tablets, the substitute
for calomel Don't force them to un-
natural action with severe medicines
or by merely tiushing out the intes-
tines with nasty, sickcning ca
thartics.
DR.. Edwards believes in gentle
ness, pcrsistoncy and Natures as
sistance w.
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets arc
gentle, yet positive. There IS never
any pain or gripping when Olive Tab
let's are used. Just the kind of treat
ment old persons should have.
Try Olive Tablets mixed with
olive oil and have no trouble with
YOUR bowels or stomach.
every little Olive Tablet has
movement all its own. "
10c and 25c per box.
The Olive Tablet Company of Co
lumbus, o. Dr. F. M Edwards
President.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
DOW MEETING IS
STILL DRAWING BIG

The special meeting at the CAIRO
BAPTIST church continues with inter
est. Owing to the number OF people
out of the city the crowds are not SO
large. The Evangelist hopes that in
a few days he can continue with the
same crowded houses as last week
The Evangelist spoke last night on
THE Word of God"
This evening will be the CLOSING
meeting of this week. The Eyange-
list urges all who can to De present.
at Sundays meeting. He hopes tc
get the interest to where it was las
Sunday.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
NO NEWS FROM
MEN CHASING
HILLSVILLE BANDIT

Hillsville, April 4.--No news
from the posses chasing the men
who two weeks ago shot up" the
court house here and killed five per
sons, was received today.
Jordan Edwards. who was arrest
cd Yesterday refused 10 give infor
nation regarding the two still al
large, and gave the Officers a 'ooi
of scorn. when they offered him ST..
500. He is said to be in debt Il
Sidna Allen and fears being sus'
Eacted OF having aided the officers
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
River Forecast,

The Ohio-At Shawneetown, Will
remain stationary or fall slightly
during the next SO hours. At Padu-
cab, will continue rising for or )
days, reaching about so feet Satur-
day or Sunday. AT CAIRO, will
range from stationary to SAL and
$40 fet Friday and Saturday morn
ings, respectively, but levee cond'-
lions below Cairo may relieve tn
situation at any time. River will
continue at a high stage for week
The Wabash-At Mt. Carmel, no
much change during the next 4
hours. The Tennessee--At Florence
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
River Stages at 7 a. m.

River Stages at Z a. m
Pittsburg, 1913, rise 0.l'
Cincinnati, sos, rise 10.
Louisville, 26.2, rise 1.S.
Evansville. 42.o, fall o.6, /.
Mt. Vernon, 43.5. fall OIL,
Shoals, Ind, 21.o. rise o.6.
Elliston, 21.O, rise 0.4.
Terer Haute, 1871, 90.
Mt. Carmel, 22.5, rise OIL
Shawneetown, 47.6, 90,
Nashville, ASS, rise o.S.
Chattanooga, 29.3, rise 80.
Guntersville, SOL, fall 0.6.
Decatur, Ala, 1871, fall OIL.
Florence, 1875, 90.
Riverton, 3s.7, rise or.
Savannah, 400, rise 1.0'
Columbia, 24.2, fall 5.S.
Johnsonville, 34.7, rise IL,
Paducah, 1872, rise "a.
CAIRO, $50, rise OF.
st. Paul, 6.5, rise o.6.
Kansas City, 21,6, fall O.5.
Hermann, Mo, 226, rise OF.
st. Louis, 30.4, rise 0.5.
Chester, 29.7, rise OIL.
Cape Girardeau, 34.4, 90.
New Madrid, ABS, rise OF
Memphis, ABA, rise 0.S.
Shreveport, 1871, rise 0.6.
New Orleans, 1871, rise o..
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
NEGRO KILLS TWO
HURTS THREE WHEN
HE IS DISCHARGED

Hoisington, Kan, APRIL 1.-Two
men were killed and three were IN
jured here today when buo
Smith, a discharged negro, engaged
the employees Of the Missouri "a
citic shops in revolver battle. smith
was captured by mob, but oihcerS
saved him from being lynched
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
HICKMAN REPORTS
CONDITIONS THERE
ARE MUCH BETTER

Hickman, KY, April Flood
conditions here are much brighter
today. Provisions and tents for the
refugees, who asked aid OF Governor
McCreary several days ago, arrived
today.
The river is still rising but IT,"
Government levee holds. The citl-
zens are working hard to save the
levee,
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
FLOOD STAGE AT K. C.

Kansas City, Mo, April A
stage of one foot above the food
stage is predicted for the next As
hours, by the local weather bureau
The Missouri is rising below St Jos
eph and the kaw river Is falling.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
WILSON WANTS NAME
OFF P0PULIsT TICKET

Lincoln. Neb., April 4.-Woodrow
Wilson has written to Secretary OF
state Wait requesting that his name
no withdrawn from the Populist bal
~ as candidate for the preferential
vote at the primaries Admirers OF
the New Jersey Governor had filed
him as both Democratic and Populist
candidate.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
BIG FOUR RESUMES PASSENGER
SERVICE

Until further notice the Big Four
railroad will handle all passengers
for Mound City and beyond that
point by boat which will leave Sixth
street wharfboat at 8 a. m. daily ex-
cen, sunday, and at 1880 p. m. daily
Passengers will he transferred 10 Tue
trains at Mound City
J. f, DYAs'
Ticket Agent
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
MEN ORDERED TO
PATROL LEvE[S
THIS EVENING
List of Patrols for friday Given
Out by Chairman Greaney Of
the Committee

The following is the list OF levee
patrols for tonight They viii re-
port to Chairman Greaney at the
Commercial Club at $3.50 o'clock.
In making out the list Chairman
Greaney is asking each man to be
,areful and return the lanterns.
These are very necessary to the work
and the supply is none too larSc.
Frank Spencer.
capt. w. d. Lippett
Jessie +. Miller.
Alfred Brown,
W. A, Mcknight
Geo. McDaniels.
". b, Iluctte, ST..
II. p Ellsworth.
u. II, Sullivan.
II. n. Hcnkell,
! Louis Oehler.
| Z. d, Matthews.
]. b. Magee.
F. y. Nellis.
Louis Hasonjorger.
Reed Green
Thos Il. O'Shea.
Or, S. b. Carey
Dr. Sam1 Dodds.
Fred Cox.
T. J. Kerth.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
NNTICE TO MEN.

All Singer factory men are re-
quested to report this morning at z
o'clock to their foreman at the fac
tory. Be ready for work on the
levees and every man who WORKS
will be paid,
A. B. TURNER.
Works Manager.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
FLOODED; CITY SAFE
Concluded from Page one.)

as though they were mere tooth |
picks.
Cairo Drainage District is Eow
being rapidly filled with water by
both the Ohio and the Mississippi
rivers and it will be only a short
time before nearly every piece Of
in the District will be en-
tirely submerged.
The break in the Big Four en-
bankment was discovered by A.
Leonard, a photographer. He gave
the alarm and notified the workmen
who were near by.
Practically every inhabitant fed
from the district when the alarm
was given. Most of the people left
the District several days ago and
there were only a few left.
There is nearly 1900 acres In
the Cairo Drainage District and
most all of this has already been
covered by water with the exception
of a large mound on Woods farm
which is said to be able to stand 81
feet Of water. 1t is estimated that
the loss of the entire district viii be
about 100000
The following is the list Of indus
tries and land owners in the Dis
trict:
Weis-Peterson Box Company.
Chicago Mill and Lumber Co,
Greer Wilkerson Lumber Co.
Pioneer Pole and Shaft Co.
Thistlewood Elevator
J. II. Faust Lumber Yard.
Indian Refining Company.
Illinois Lumber Yard tSoars
Roe buck.)
W. F, Kessler. AZ acres, in alfalfa
p ]. Kessler, so acres, in alfalfa
Joseph Kessler. 29 acres, in alfal
ia and asparagus
Mark Pearman on the Hartma;
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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
NEWS Of THE RIVERS

Memphis, Tenn, April 4-R'Ver
stage was 43.4 feet, rise of 8.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05

East side where the industries are
located This work was gcing very
nicely when 1t was reported the Big
Four embankment gave way. The
Big Four break is about opposite
where the water is gushing under
the Illinois Central tracks, about
mile apart,
9Vice-P President w. L, Parks, Chief
Engineer A. S. Balwin, General Su-
perintendent Il. w, Baxter, Supcrin-
tendent Porterheld OF the Illinois
Central and all division officials
were on the scene at the Junction
early today
Chief Engineer Baldwin Is in
charge of the situation for the Com
pany,
superintendent Porterheld stated
Yesterday that the officials inspected
The Big Four embankment and il was
thought to be in very good condi
| ton
Mr.. porterfeld says that the COM
pany is ready to do anything posi-
ble to relieve the situation 1t Is
5 costing the Central $4,000 & day
to maintain extra train service and
10 pay laborers. This does not IN
Glade the cost of material. Oyel
1900 men are now employed by tAt
company and SO far it is estimated
that 5000 feet OF bulkheadins has
been put in.
Street car service is badly aS
moralized by the break in the pave
lment at Thirteenth and Commercial
and the High water at Pine street
| Cars leave Twentieth and CONNER
cial on the hour aud half hour goi0'
north and cars leave Twentieth AM
Pine Is minutes and As minutes al
tor the hours going north. TRANSFER
-.an ~ 1,,.,rtv-,,rhth and Wal
nut.
Man in Boarding Horse,
A telephone call from the hj
frame boarding house near tt
Greer-Wilkcrson mill was sent in /
a man named r. A. King who ha
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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-04-05
local Data Yesterday.

Sunrise and Sunset.
sun will rise today .--.-.. 90
Sun will set today .-...%..".- o'Zo
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-06-15
IRIS FIGHT is LIKE THAT
OF GRANTS IN 80; DARK
HORSE WON THAT TIME

Every political student who has
delved into those musty archives
wherein are kept the records that tell
of great political battles past and gone
must be struck with the similarity of
the REORGANIZATION fight waged by
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt in this
year of our Lord 1912 and that conduct
ed by General Ulysses S. Grant exactly
81 years ago.
Grants campaign was for the Repub-
lican nomination for the third term
after a lapse of four years-so is
Roosevelt's.
Grant was soldier of achievement
as is the hero Of San Juan Hill.
Grants campaign followed a world
girdling trip, during which he received
the welcome and praise of strange SOW
ereisns and peoples-Roosevelt has but
lately returned from his African hunt
and triumphant tour through Europe
Grant Was Idol of People.
Ana Grant was the popular idol Of
.he. people-a claim made for Colonel
Roosevelt by his supporters.
paigns similar in these particulars The
construction of the Grant and Roose-
Welt campaigns has many points in
common, for Grant was opposed by
Blaine-even as Roosevelt is opposed by
Taft
The fight In the convention hall was
one of The brterest in the annals of
Republican party history.
The conventions convened in Chicago
on June ., 1880, with more than 10000
spectators lining in the galleries to
watch the battle royal. And for over
week the Blaine and Grant forces
tattled together before Garfield, dark
horse, won the nomination.
Conklin opened the nominations by
presenting the name of Grant, and he
did it with an imperial grandeur and
with a degree of eloquence that was
impressive Had he been as discreet
as he was eloquent his speech would
have been a perfect exhibition of i'm
pressive oratory; but Conklin, inspired
by his love of Grant, antagonized the
Blaine delegates by his pungent satire
anent the Blaine cohorts who disre-
garded their instructions to vote as a
unit for Grant
Speech Weakened Grant.
He referred to Grant as a candidate
without patronage" without ennis
saries, without committees without bu-
reaus, without telegraph wires run
ming from his house to the convention
hall or running from his house any
where. His speech however left Grant
weaker instead of stronger
Following Conklins speech for Grant
and Garfield's speech for Sherman, the
name of Blaine was presented by JOY.
joys advocacy of Blaine was tame and
disappointing, beside the mastery ora
tons of Conklin and Garfield. But
Blaine's candidates We're strong, and
were firm in their conviction of ulti-
mate victory.
The balloting began. Three hundred