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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20
CAPTAIN OF SHIP
REPORTS RESCUE

New York, April 2o.-Captain A.
H. Rostron of the Carpathia issued
an official report giving his account
OF the Carpathia's rescue work. This
was addressed to the general mana
ger of the Cunard line at Liverpool.
1t reads:
Il beg TO report that at 1885 a.
NJ Monday, April Is, was informed
of urgent message from Titanic with
its position. l Immediately ordered
ship turned around and put it course
for that position, We being then 5s
miles south and 80 east from it. Had
heads of all departments called and
issued what considered necessary
orders to be in preparation for any
emergency.
CARPATHIA DODGES ICEBERGs.
"At 2:4O a. m. saw flare half a
point on port bow. Taking this for
granted to be ship, shortly after we
sighted our first iceberg. I had pre-
viously had lookouts doubled, know,
ing that Titanic had struck ice and
so took every care and precaution.
1--WE soon found ourselves in field
of bergs, large and small, and had tc
alter course several times to cleal
bergs; weather fine and clear, light
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20
HAMBURG HEEDs LESSON.

Hamburg, April 20.-The Ham
burg-American line has been quick to
draw a lesson from the Titanic catas-
trophe. 1t has been decided to in
crease the number of lifeboats on its
steamers, although they already carry
more than the German law requires.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20
CAPTAIN LEAPS INTO SEA.

smiling, is one that will always linger
in my memory"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20

and while searching got clergyman
to offer a short prayer of thankful
ness for those saved, and also a short
burial service for those lost, in the
saloon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20
WAINWRIGHT SUCCEEDS HAYS.

Montreal, April 90. - William
Grand Trunk. has been appointed to
Grand Trunk, has yeen appointed to
take temporary charge of the road
following the death of President HAYS
in the Titanic disaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-20
HELP TO CALM PANIC.
WHOLE FAMILY OVERCOME.

Mrs Widener is at her home at FL
kins Park. Pa, near here. The entire
Wideuer family which is among the
most prominent in Philadelphia's f.
nancial and social circles is overcome
by the disaster. The family has re-
ceived messages Of sympathy from all
parts of the world
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-14
For Sprinu Fatioua.


To conquer that tired feeling" OF
which many OF us are complaining
with the return of spring. these very
simple items of advice may be found
valuable.
Squeeze into tumbler of water the
Juice OF two oranges aud drink il he
fore breakfast every morning BETTER
still would be the juice from one large
grapefruit
At this time of the year, when so
little other fresh fruit is available. the
juice Of orange or grapefruit has 10
tent virtues and nelpS TO tone MP the
system
For the circulation OF the nervous
system an alternate application of hot
and cold water is one OF the most pow.
erful tonicS at our disposal.
For m ideal tonic bath try an urdi
nary hot shower for one minute. fol
lowed by cold shower for three min.
utes Specially hracing for the nerves
is douche over the back of the neck.
A nerve specialist says that in his
opinion. a douche over the nape OF the
neck from a can OF hot water followed
by one Of cold and a salt rub-that is.
a bath towel dipped 10 sea or SaIted
water and allowed 20 get dry and used
as dry rub-is worth untold gold.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-14
Bachelors Kitchen.

All the children sit around the room
on the floor. with Il grownup as it
in the middle, who asks each player
what he or she will give to an old
bachelor for his kitchen
Anything can be named that enters
boys or girls head. from COW to il
soap dish "lt' goes from one to the
other, asking all sorts of questions, to
which the answer must be the name
of the thing given by that particular
player.
For instance "it' might inquire,
''What is your head made OFF, The
answer must come with perfectly
straight face. Potatoes Door scrap
er" or "Tabby cat'-a thing easier said
than done. Whoever laughs must pay
forfeit.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-14
A Complete Line of All Latest Design,
Eczema

Trout fishing is reported good this
season in Silver creek and several
large catches are reported.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-14
Personationa.

To play this game the company seats
itself in circle. while one of the
players begins to describe some per-
sons with whom most of the other
players are familiar and continues un-
Ill one or other of the company Is able
TO guess from the description who the
person may be
The one guessing correctly then pro-
ceeds to describe some one If, how
ever, the company is unable to make
a correct guess the player goes on
until some one is successful.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-14

Johnny started In az school
He recites the Golden Rule
mot the rule % threel.
But every morning YOU can hear
Him recite a table queer.
And 10 puzzles me
It's the Tuotums family.
Twelve OF them there seem 20 be.
such odd people too.
For ] cannot understand
All about this TooWm band.
Such queer things they DO.
''rooiums won ertu~-delr me-
Now. what can "crtu" be-
That a Tootum's wonr
I've asked Tommy 20 explain.
But he cannot make Do plain
Just what rootum's done.
"rootums thrccr's sick''-noor thinrl
Thus does Tommy ever siur.
'rootums forer ate"
What he ate / 90 not know.
rcotums ate n sixteen though
I've heard him relate.
Tommy knows the rootums wen
But De really cannot tell
90 this family anything.
But De SAYS that ls the wav
That the children ever- day
stand in u1e nn1 snr.
-fcrfh-s Companion
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-14

The trouble with your women's ba.
zaars aud money making devices.
raid the man who knows. is that you
do things In ton much OF a hurry. Il
is siaphang 'We're 81 busy with our
social duties that we have no time 20
spare save the middle of next month
II we hurry we eau rush 10 through.
The insult usually Is tahleaux
which are an very well. OF course. uut
they are just SucceSSfui enough o. sat
isfy the manarprS and o. blind them
% the fact that they might have made
thousands % dollars more by n wen
fair
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-14
CONVENIENT DARNING BAG.
All Its Contents Can Be Exposed to
View at Once.

View at Once.
To Danish the necessity for turning
out everything that was in her stock
ing bag when she wanted to find an
especial pair in hurry an ingenious
woman cOntrived for her "hoSen" IA
bag which was not really a bag at all,
but which proved SO thoroughly fitted
for its useful purpose that it is being
copied by friends and relatives III all
sorts of materials and for many diff
fering uses
1t was simply Il large square of pret
ty chintz, lined with plain white cone
can find things far more quickly on
that than against Il figured or colOred
stuff" says the ingenious onel ana
with Il large white ivory ring sewed
securely at each corner 70 the lining.
before it was finally joined to the out
side. were stitched pockets. their top
edges toward the corner points. These
were to hold needlebook dalning cot.
ton and other necessities Moreover,
along the inner edge of each side WAS
provided tiny but strong ball and
socket fastener, so that the open sides
could be closed when the bug was rs.
pecially full and thereby the falling
out of odd articles could be prevented
The four rings can he brought togeth
er when the bag is to be hung up. and
when it is wanted at hand 1t can he
opened out fiat and laid in the lap or
on any convenient place BEING en-
tirely washable and with nOthing fas-
tened to 1t other than the pockets aud
rings and fasteners, IL can be 'tubbed"
with the utmost ease the rings alone
needing to he ripped or for conven-
lence in laundering.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-14

Such bathing suit as this would
hardly stand daily dip in salt water
and keep its festive appearance all
summer, but every woman who spends
the summer at the seaShore likes to
own one attractive suit, keeping sim
pier model of mohair for ordinary oc-
casions.
The pretty suit illustrated is made Of
satin foulard in pattern of brilliant
red shades, and the tucked bodice
gives length to the waist, while the
sleeves protect the upper arm from tan,
freckles and other blemishes caused by
sun and wind.
The model is good one to carry out
in less expensive materials.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-14
Cenundrums.

What is the difference between 100
and 1000? o moughh
What kind of a robbery may be said
to be not dangerous? A safe robbery
When is schoolmnster like man
with one eve? When he has vacancy
for a pupil
Why is love like potatoy Because
IL springs from the eyes.
Why are young ladies' so partial to
sunset and twilight? Because they are
daughters of Eve.-Philadelphia Ledg-
er
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-14
Chinese Names For Other Nations.

England is known 20 the Chinese as
Ninkkwo. or "the fiouriShing country"
kwo meaning country or nation.
France is Fakwo. the law abiding
country" Germany, known MS Twa-
kwO. is the vrtuous country" and
Italy is lkwo, or the country OF JUS
tice." The United states is the Mel
kwo, or beautiful country"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-14

Legal blanks for sale at this office.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-14

\. T. 4 y M-JcnninEs Lodge. No.
3. meets second and fourth FRIDAYS
OF each month. IN Masonic han on
Main street Visiting brethren vel
come.
". L SOEHREN. w. II
WALTER s. MUIR. Secretary.
UNITED ARTISANS-Dauas Asss-,-
bly,, No. s6. meets ca first aud third
Mondays cf each month az Wood
man halL VISITING members made
welcome.
r. G. WING. n A
WILLIS SI3IONToN. secreury.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-14

A short time ago the Women's POliti'
cal Union of New York City offered tC
pay cent a word for the best ar.
ticle of 300 words on the subject, why
Am Il SuffragistY Among the many
responses received there was one from
d girl of twelve years. living in Brook
lyn. The judges who were selected
from the officers of the w. p. u. de.
cided that Mary Taft Holt2, for that
Is her name, was entitled to the prize,
and she received the money.
When interviewed later Mary said
she had become Interested in votes for
women through the parade last year
and that she had then decided TO study
up the subject. She became convinced
that 1t was right for women to have
the ballot. although her parents are
not much interested in the subject of
suffrage. Here is one of the reasons
she gave for wishing the ballot:
Because women are human beings.
They have each Il soul and brain as
well as a physical body. They are
therefore as clever and noble minded
as men. Yet they are not allowed the
same rights that men have. Why?
There is no good reason"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-14
COME ON! Real Estate For Sal{

My place of business is 6O8, Court St. Dallas Oregon
If you are interested in buying selling Real Estate
any kind shall be glad to have talk with you. dol
straight commission business and keep in touch witt
the best bargains throughout the valley. Read Careu
the following list and remember am here to SerVeyO
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-14

WILLIS sMoNroN sserstsry. .''' .
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-14
UNITED ARTISANS-Dauas Asssr,.

WALTER S, MUIR. secretary.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-08
REPUBLICANS TO
MEET ON MAY Is
County Members Will Then
Determine How to
Name Delegates

The meeting Of the republican
county central committee 10 select
delegates to the republican state con
Ieution that will name delegates to
the national convention at ChicoGo,
will be held on May 10, but the place
OF holding the meeting has not yet
been decided upon, it is said.
If the Roosevelt men Outnumber the
Taft men in the committee meeting,
it is said that one OF the sPoils OF
victory will be the luxury of pri-
mary for the selection OF delegates
TO the state convention and presi-
Dental preference expression. As a
primary costs money, someone will
have to foot the bill. The office Of
delegate is purely honorary, and as
sessing candidates will be out OF the
question. The first name of the Jones
who will pay the freight is not known.
Faction leaders in the republican
party are busy securing proxies OF
committee members. One Roosevelt
leader is said to have collected TWEEN
ty-four pieces OF proxy paper. There
are eighty members Of the commit
tee.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-08
TASTE, SMELL AND
HEARING RESTORED
A Simple, Harmless Remedy
Quickly Relieves Ca
tarrhal Deafness

The thousands who suffer the mis-.
cries OF colds and catarrh and claim
they nave never found a cure can
get instant relief simply amounting
the nostrils with Eiy's Cream Balm.
Unlike internal medicines which
upset the stomach, or strong snuns
which only aggravate the trouble, this
cleansing. healing, antisepuc Balm
instantly reaches the seat OF the trou-
BILE, stops the nasty discharge, clears
the nose, head and throat, and brings
back the sense of taste, smell and
improves the hearing. More than
this. il STRENGTHENS the weakened and
diseased tissues, thug protecting YOU
against a return of the troB BILE. This
remedy will cure a cold in day, and
prevent its becoming chronic or 70
sulting in catarrh.
Nasal catarTh is an Inflammation
OF the membrane lining the air pas
sages. and cannot be reached by mix
lures taken into the stomach. nnT
can il be cured by sEuffs an0 powders
/ which only cause additional Irritation
/ Don't waste time OH them Get
30 cent bottle OF Ely's Cream Balm
I from your druggist, and after usiEf
( il for day YOU will wish you hsc
tried il sooner.
Mothers should give the children
1 F,ly's Cream Balm for colds and GROUP
/ Il is perfectly harmless, and pleasant
! TO take %"
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-08
big FEATURE BILL At
THE ROYAL THEATER

The picture bill and the songs used
this week at the Royal Theatre are
a treat for the public. something they
have not had the chance to enjoy be-
fore.
The songs used by Harry Freeman
this week are better than ever One
is a great hit and was received with
great applause, that being the new
song Let Me know a Day Before"
This song is sure one of the ciassiest
songs used on the stage. and IS put
on for all it IS worth.
The other song, ~ Song That
teaches Irish Hearts" is one that
takes the place of River Shannon, and
was well received by the audience
last night
The new pictures are all good. "A
/ Romance of the West is truly a
western picture and has some very
good points to it and is one that pleas
es the children as well as the grown
Ipeople. The hospitality OF the west
ern country is shown to the utmost.
IAN Old Silver Watch" is another
good picture aad shows how two
were united after years Of separation,
they being brother and sister. Both
/ in their younger days being adoptco
/ by different people aud later were
brought together through the mat
rage vow.
"The Social Secretary" shows tie
hardships n mother las 10 go through
70 earn a living for her little son,
she being lef. widow when the boz
was but baby The picture is one
of the best dressed in the film
world" today.
Archibald Chubbs and the Widow
A great scream. This picture Is full
of laughs from beginning to end. Z
shows the foxy widow trying TO land
second, but through her own faults
land the boldness of her Ion loses hei
chance to shine in.the world and also
loses a good husband. II Is on the
style Of the Bunny pictures and Is
good laugh
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-08
CHEETAH HUNT IN INDIA
Sport Was Once Very Popular With
Eneltsh Resioents-ls Not
Rare Beast.

The cheetah hunt which the vice
roy witnessed recently at Hyderbad
reminds one that cheetah hunting was
an extremely popular sport with In
dian princes in former days, although
the initiation Of European forms OF
sport has done much in these times
to rob 1t cf ancient vogue.
II was practiced both by Hindu
and Mohammedan chieftains over the
greater part of India, for the cheetah
lyen now is not rare beast. and Q
century or so ago must have been
common enough.
Another animal used in the same
way by Indian mobiles was a sort Of
lynx, spelled yariously as shoe
goose" "syahgush." But this was
used much more rarely than the chez
tab. However. 1t was not only In
dams who INDUCED in this form Oh
sport
II was enjoyed and practiced BY
Europeans as well IN the days when
they were content TO abide in India
Tor fifteen years at a stretch ant
wnen they lived rIndienne in wa,
unknown to modern times. More thar
me OF the CompaDy's nabobs kep'
their own cheetahs, which were fire.
nuantly presents from friendly chiefs
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-08
ANNUAL EXHIBITION
BY PUBLIC SCHOOL
70 Be Held Next Week from
Monday Morning to
Thursday Eve

The annual exhibit OF the depart
ments OF drawing, manual training
and domestic science in the schools
of the district will be held next
week, beginning Monday mad last
ing through Thursday The exhibit
will be open TO the public morning
and afternoon during all four days
and in the evening as well on Tues
day and Wednesday.
The exhibit is an annual affair in
the schools and is a showing Of the
years work in those departments
The work of the classes in the three
departments last year is remembered
for its excellence, but Professor Phil
brook said yesterday that the work
as shown the exhibit will be even
better this year Miss Wilmer has
charge Of the department of drawing
Miss Spellman has charge of the do
nestle science department, and Mr.
hurry the manual training depart
ment.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-08

Genevieve's husband was there on
time, ara so was Genevieye, with the
three suit cases, the hat the flowers
and triumph at really getting off after
all. Even her husband melted under
her cheerfulness.
After they had rolled along for an
hour he admitted that a little rest and
change from the office was a good
thing and that he really should enjoy
he wedding and seeing all the rels-
.ives. Then Genevieve got out some
cards and they played penuchle. Then
-shey read story and had dinner The
train was due at 7:45. Genevieve said.
Strange TO say, il was on time. They
rushed out of the car with all their
hand luggage and ran for a cab.
I'VE can make the house in ten
minutes and get dressed in twenty,
Genevieve said. "We-my goodness,
Arthur what's happened TO the place?
Why-why-'
She grabbed passing native.
Isn't this Springfield" she shrieked
"Yessum," he said, in surprise.
Springfield it is. Springfield, Ind"
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-08

up three railroad Offices, sent two tele-
grams and got Springfield on the long
distance phone. Then, just as her
husband reached his Office, she
phoned him.
There's a train on a different road
going at $780," she informed him.
I've phoned for tickets TO be ready
and have made all arrangements. All
you've got TO do is"
81 won't" her husband interrupted
in the loud determined tone that men
use when they are mortally afraid
they are going to give in. Il wouldn't
go through all that agony and fuss
again for"
"And I'll meet you right by the big
gate" Genevieve ended as calmly as
though he had not spoken.
"But-" yelled her HUSBAND.
"And IL We miss the wedding wei
be there in time for the reception
added Genevieve, sweetly. "Goodby,
dear At 2:15, remember"
But" roared her husband as she
hung up the receiver.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-08

than on any other organ of the body.
The hurry and worry of business men.
the heavy lifting aud stopping of
wOrkmen, the womens household
cares, tend TO wear, weaken and in
iure the kidneys unTil they can no
longer filter the poison from the blood
and the whole body suffers from the
waste matter that accumuiates. The
weakened kidneys needs quicq assist
ance. Doans Kidney Pills are es-
pccially prepared for sick, weakened
Kidneys; tired, worn out backs
have cured thousands OF such cases.
Below is found convincing proof from
this locality:
Mrs. t. I Davidson, PSI n. Stone
ST, Tucson, tAriZ.. SAYS: y. ''Dobn skid
ney Pills have been used in our
home and their value in rsiieving pain
in the back and other kidney difficult
ties has been amply proven"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Forster-Milburn Co. Buffalo.
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other. 20.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-08
TWINS NOT BORN
IN SAME MONTH
Daughter Came April 80 and
10 Hours Later One
More Came

COURTLAND. May Last Tues
day evening Doctor Bailey was sum
moned to the home of II. IL. VIII
liams. miner employed in the mines
of the Great Western Mining com
pany. and residing on the north SIDE,
where at nine O'Clock well formed
daughter was born. "Wednesday
morning at twenty minutes to eleven
another daughter was born, thirteen
hours and forty minutes having
elapsed between the time OF the FIRST
and second birth. In this case there
is the peculiar circumstance OF a pair
of twins on two separate days, the
first one on the Both Of April and the
other on the first of May Each OF the
babes weighed six pounds, are well
formed and healthy, and with their
mother, are doing nicely.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-08
Possibly Regretted Enthusiasm.

An enthusiastic member of the anti
tobacco party was guest at a din
ner at a house on the upper West
side recently, where he allowed a
course to go UNTOUCHED while he
spoke of the tobacco nuisance" con-
Guiding by saying that he hoped that
all the men present would agree, if
they could do no more, TO refrain from
smoking in public places and in the
presence OF women. In telling of the
incident the host said: I'VE all
agreed without further argument,
and our friend seemed 10 be elated
over his victory until he learned that
there was only one smoker in the
house and that was my daughter,
whose husband is going to learn in
order to keep her company. New
York Tribune.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-08

SAN JOSE. Cal, This town has a
woman constable. Her name lis Mrs
William r. Garry. She is the wife Of
the clerk OF the justice court of San
Jose township
Mrs. Curry isn't formidable ap-
pearing woman. Nine persons out CT
ten wouldn't surmise, just TO look at
her. that she above all other women
in san Jose, had been called upon To
uphold the majesty Of the Law. But
interesting stories are told of Mrs.
Curry's physical proves, which II
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-08
Interesting TO Astronomers.

No way has been yet found in which
the suns corona with its unknown
gases may be properly studied except
during a total eclipse. The wonderful
halo that the sun wears is one Of the
most interesting objects in the heav.
ems to astronomers. and 1t is impor'
tant to know all that can be known
about these strange lights that shoot
out millions OF miles beyond the sun.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1912-05-08

IN order to countersct the falling on
81 marriage rate school Of love" has
been started at Strasburg, Germany
The school will also give advice O 1 OBJ
scure questions, such as how tc en-
courage budding attentions, how to dis
courage them, how to converse with
serious men without any serious knowl
edge, and how &c be gay and friyolou.
while suffering from headache, bank
ruptcy, and other Ills