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Bisbee daily review., 1912-06-16
X OF C, CONVENE.

Wearing f.uen Gustc.-s 1rd small
white hats as a uniform knights OF
Columbus from all parts % the state
debarked from the train from the
west yesterday morning and We're
soon conspicuous about the city. They
GENE for the annual state convention
which will be in session over tomor-
row. the dedication OF the home here.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-06-16
FiheER-PRlNr CHECK euAPo
German Banks Adopt the System to
Prevent Fraud

BERLIN. June 15:-The extensive
frauds perpetrated by swindlers With
American and English checks on the
Continent have induced various Ger
man banks to copy the method recent
ly introduced in the United States OF
registering customers finger-prints.
Payment by check is comparatively
little in vogue in Germany. The inn
portant Deutsche Rank only employs
a single clerk to identity the finger
smudges OF the foreign clientele.
Nevertheless amusing scenes are
Witnessed at the palatial establish.
ment in the Rehen-Strasse, where the
daughters OF Uncle Sam are requested
10 unslove and place their fingers on
an ink pad. The soap aud water sup
piled fail to modify the ire openly ex-
pressed by the victims.
Uncle Sam loans money on every
Bisbee daily review., 1912-06-16
TO DEDICATE
CECIL RHODES MEMORIAL

LONDON. June 15.--Earl Grey, for
mer governor general of Canada,
sailed from Southampton today for
Cape Town. where he is to dedicate
the memorial 10 the late Cecil Rhodes.
recently erected on the side OF Table
mountain The dedication will take
place next month on the anniversary
of Mr. RhcdaS' birth
Bisbee daily review., 1912-06-16
LESS FREQUENT MEETINGS

When summer comes the Elks take
a respite from meetings. they do not
discontinue them but only hold them
frequently enough TO dispose OF all
necessary business, instead Of sent
monthly meetings with special meet
ings for initiation monthly meetings
Bisbee daily review., 1912-06-16

You car buy no better Watch than he famous Gruen
"Nerithin' the watch that fits your pocket like
silver dollar" the watch that makes all others look
vet has full strength in the movement This because
it built upon new scientific arrangement of wheels
and is not an attempt 20 cut down a thick model In
ten years of Use not a single Crucn "Verthn" has
failed to maintain the highest standard of accuracy
and durability
Prices $25 20 $50
Come in and let show you these famous watches.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-06-16
TAKE NOTICE!

suffering women enoue
II
women co.
IN look for q quick
from suffering
remedy
alcohol
70
by famous
InyaLds' Hotean nd Surgical Insttu Buffalo, N l.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-06-16
The new Gruen
"Wristlet" w a tch

A IL EUROPE !, wearing the new watch bracelet
because OF It's practicahlty and convenience 1t
is the most popular wach in America todav The
Gruen "Wristlet" watch IS simple, practical! mechan-
cav perfect and is dependable as tmepiece Its
elegance and style appeal TO women of fashion and
good taste
Bisbee daily review., 1912-06-16

Mrs. LIZZIE NJ HEssHEI,ER Of Lincoln Neh 81 &C 81.
saws testimonial with much pleasure 40 that some
suffering woman may the true worth OF your remedies
was great sufferer from female troubles but after taxing
nne tttle OF Dr. Pierce's FayOre Prescription which
friend advised 10 take. found myself very much IN.
boxes Of pr Pieces Lotion Tablets, found myself on the
road to recovery In poor health Tor I'VE years bue
now / am cured -, -. n,
Il hope al women suffering from female weakness VIII
give Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription fa!r trial.
Doctor Pcrces Pleasant Pellets regulate and avsorste
stomach liver bowels. SuEir coated, tny ersouies
Bisbee daily review., 1912-06-16

Uncle Sam loans money on every
thing
Bisbee daily review., 1912-06-16
A splendid graduation
gift for your daughter

Prices $3.50 10 $1,000
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20

Land is the only permanent property Ii you want safe
investment. buy land
Stocks and bonds may melt away like water-whch they
possibly Money your pocket dribbes through
hundred holes Jewels lost shrunk value by clever i
tations for savings the sock the bankt IS OF
little avail hoard up money when year by and
value is squeezed out OF the dollar
Money goes down prices 60 up The gold mines OF the
world pouring their bullion into the minis by scores OF
millions year. More money cheaper just
potatoes cheaper potatoes Your boarded dollar
shrnks in purchasing while you look at tit buys
less OF the things OF real value for which and
toll
Save your money. if you spare anything from the
grevoHs expenses Of decent livelihood and them want
your savings work for youbuy land For land is
being created and the value OF available land civilized
tries rises constantly with the increasing demand and the
diminishing value Of bank notes
The day coming perhaps when land will longer be
commodity for speculation II will belong
society whole. Before that time society will have
off the profits OF spectators by taking the unearned nce-
OF real estate for the communities that created H.
But meanwhile the big fellows grabbing the land and
the profits knowing that they have thing And this
suggestion to the little fellows
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20

scter roles, 200 Of which he created
himself. bA they were always roles
requiring makeup. "Many a time
have I spent an hour and a half In
front OF the mirror preparing for
my appearance In a different char
seter." said Thompson. AT last !
have decided 10 appear In my own
face for change and ! think from
the attention the people give me ard
the warm and generous applause
with which they favor me, they vel.
come the opportunity 10 see me "a
! am. az Welcome the chance TO let
then zee me that way"
Someone once asked Charles
Frohnan what he ever did when he
oct into q tight place for someone
10 take a difficult part. Frohman
answered. oh. always send for
Bill Thompson. He 10 the most
valuable man on my staff. but his
name 10 worth practically nothing
commercially for the reason that
people have never seen his real
face"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20

What Tennyson had 10 cay about
the brook. "Men may come and men
may 90. but 90 on forever" would
apparently apply with equal force TO
William n. Thompson, who 10 ap.
pc sriro ct the orpheum this week
with his company In IAN Object
Lesson" "BiiI" Thompson, as he 10
devo.ediy called by almost every
actor and actress on the American
stage. and they all know him. has
seen the risc and. fall Of many a his
srionle star. he has Witnessed the
first twinkle. mas watched them rise
10 tho zenith Of popularity. srine
for . season with first magnitude
briIiIsnee. decline and disappear
from the heavens Of sssgedom.
but "oid Bur- Thompson is not a
day older than he was 20 years ago.
aud hls Individual star shines with
all the Iuster Of Sirius. When be
gives JON an autograph picture. II
you are ever NO lucky. he will wife
on Il. Il never felt younger IN my
life"
w. II. Thompson has been tread
ing the boards since the sixties. lie
nfaffsd NJ a call boy for Mrs. Gil.
bort. aud later was playing with her
IN an all.fiar cast. lie discovered
Pauline Hall In German boarding
house in Cincinnati. gave her q
start. saN her rise from comet,
bits. through the life Of n circUs 90
ons ~ the most brilliant actresses
on the American stage. He saT her
retire and saw new starr come up
10 take her place. but "Oid Bin"
Thoiapson II Sun on the stage.
Theatre goers who have laughsi
and sept with Thompson on many
occasions did not know the real
Thou paon. He always appeared Ia
some 81 iractcr makeup. with hlG
textures disguised. when he made
hin ap safancs at tho Orphcrm
without d hair. a wig or n BIT OF
added color 10 mar his features. the
people ycie glad. They said. Now
We have a chance 20 know the real
William Thompson" When be
responded 10 curtain call and
made neat. ilttls speech Of advice
to aged husbands with young wives.
the audience felt they were looking
right into tho real heart Of the real
Thompson. but 10 honestly know
BIN. you must talk with him about
bis career. Thompson gave advice
10 aged husbands with young wives
with authority. Miss Alice Wilson.
the beautiful young woman who
plays Mary Manlairy. Ia his wife.
Thompson 10 the walking who's
Who" Of the theatrical world. Ne
knows EN- all. good. bad and indif.
serent. During his career he has ap-
peared IN approximately 200 char
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20

This particular act IS 80 br,,liant
that others diminish In glorv i,
comparison TO II. Thompson. vho
has appeared ia hundreds Of char.
acter roles. makes his first appear.
ance In The Object Lesson xftb.
out a disgulse or makeup, ana -
audience appreciates the chsnx "a
see and hear the real "B,ll" Thomu.
son La Yer puts across some bdL
liant thrillers on the high uspeee
and NJ George Simonde< "a blllsi
at n French tenor. and looIu "a
part. FIeurette has a beausiful IA
artistic novelty In which her sulso-
did figure is assisted BY a stsrpp.
ucon. Minnie Allen has somstbins
new and clever In the line Of comedy
songs. Billy Gould and Belle Az.
land are there with some ahead 4
the minute jokes and soma al
make one OF the hits OF The nisht
The Howard musical ponies ~
dogs show training a. Z fine ast.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20

The earthquake in Turkey shook down cities and killed
thousands Mexico shaken month OF so ago Assa
had her experience geographic dice box last winter Inc
report runs that ingalls, has been split by quake San
destroyed six years and has risen from he
ashes. =. -,
Many remember the indcsebabe terors OF the kakatoa
explosion which sent waves destruction washing all the
shores OF the South Seas filled the air OF the whole world
with dust And the Mount Pelce explosion blew the head oil
mountain within recent years.
In fact the seismographs of the world record embngs
of the earth almost day Inc ground IN
stead OF TERRA FIRMA is really TERRA 1NFlRMA
of the earth rides higher than the bottom OF inc
sea because the continents lighter than the rest OF the globe
They are huge patches OF foam immense liquid drop
bubbes Then he foam continents lying high on the
floating world of dsended North America . such
patch OF lighter riding few hundred feet higher than
the rest OF the earth.
These high spots settle They press down with
tremendous power the below. The lighter portions
wash down into and heavier parts stick noun
tans and the balance disturbed Under this constantly
changing pressure the land wrinkles up into mountains slowly
The traveller old beds among the clouds aud
thinks of some upheava which has hosted things the
pastbu such upheava ever took place The sea
bed fraction OF inch ycarand IS rising yet Nothing
has taken place except what is taking place now.
But when the pressure slowly grnds strata past each other
so that they slip by and give suddenywhen assures form
which huge engfments OF the molten core OF
the planehen there little neutrality-suspicious. Of
few feet only puny buildings OF the down.
and the world is transfixed with horror.
So the upt Of the human II goes sowly-a
centuries When the adjustments give suddenly
little rumbngs that throw down eardhouses and
fill with horror But they very small affairs And they
inevitable part OF the secular up OF the human
Let be patient with them
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20
IN THE EDITORS MAIL

Editor The Star: Three amend
mcnts 10 the state constitution OF
the most vital importance will be
presented to the people 10 vote
upon at the election Of November s.
1912.
No person with a particle of pride
In his 0r her citizenship win go TO
tho polls without knowing how to
cast an intelligent vote upon those
propositions.
As you know. our state laws arc
now made by body OF men known
as the state legislature.
Often they fail TO enact laws de-
sired by the people or enact laws
which the people do not want
Then n an elected official proves
Incompetent or corrupt II is diff
cult or impossible TO get rid Of him
before the end OF his term.
To correct these defects. the fol.
lowing amendments are proposed:
First the Initiative. which literally
means to begin or start Legislation.
M 10 per cent OF the voters sign
petitions requesting the enactment
of certain law. say to stop the
present evils Of the administration
OF the estates OF persons dying
without making n will, the legisla-
ture must pass that law.
II then goes TO the people for a
vote II the majority Of the people
vote for IL II becomes law. II not
Il In dead and cannot be voted on
again for two years.
Second. the Referendum. II the
Legislature has enacted bad law.
say cutting down the liability for
the death OF person from $4,000
TO 500 the people, by securing s
per cent OF the signatures OF the
voters to petitions requesting that
the law be submitted To the people
for a vote, can compel It's submls.
sion. II the majority OF the people
then vote for the law II stands; II
not. the law Is dead.
BY these measures, the people
can get anything they want and de-
feat anything they don't want; and
corporation lobbyists win have to
seek other jobs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20
- . $3.50 - =
Baby Needs Watching
in Summer Time
Their little Stomachs Get out
Of Order Easily In Hot
Weather.

Mothers should watch closely tns
condition OF the children's boveiA
babies especially. Keep the bowels
regular and much Of the illne1. y
which children are most susrepuOS
in summer can be prevented.
The most prevailing symptoms
are constipation and diarrnos1
when waste from the stomach CON
gests in the bowels and makes Wv
little one feverish and fretful We
a feeling OF heayiness or langu,.'
try giving II a spoonful OF N oam
wells Syrup Pepsin at bedtime ~
morning this pleasant, mild Ms
tive will act gently. yet posiiiseI!n
and restore normal conditions ia-
simple. natural remedy is also ~
valuable in checking summer ~
rhoea. BY thoroughly cleansing ~
bowels. the foreign matter 49,
poisons that irritate and iniIsm
the tissues are eliminated. yo'
torture the child with harsh casns.
tic, purgative or astringent rsss
dies. that upset the whole sssM ~
and az best only relieve tempo'a,hn,i.'
Or. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin' Wiz wi,
positive in it's effect, acts ss sors
and without gripping or disVo
restoring normal conditions. .,,L
In using Syrup Pepsln IoI ,ss,Ivl
dren the mother can feel pe.,.cr
safe. as ii contains no opissu, ,os
narcotic drug, being a connn's nsD.
of simple laxative herbs WIN ,a ~
sin. by carrying off the O. ,Sst
tissues OF mucous memorane !. Vii
inflame the nasal passages y M
quickly break the "summe, ,ssll'.
that Is so annoying. Dr. oauv,s.s
syrup Pepsin is sold by dru ,syssr
for fifty cents a bottle--fne re- ~ ,r,sI
family size. one dollar. a nv 'ssS nv
bottle. postpaid. can be obtain tam, .Oi
writing to Dr. W b. Caidw Illinois.
washington ST.. Monticello liz
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20

Suitor-Why do you object to me
marrying your daughter?
Father-Because you cannot sup
port her In the style TO which she's
been accustomed?
Sultor--How do you know can't2
| can start her on bread and milk.
the same as you did.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20
AT THE EMPRESS


Rxt1xxxx
The Empress has an elabofsts
program Of good vaudeville for 10
patrons this week. In the opening
act the audience is entertained b.
Prof Wallace's educated cockalooa
One OF the cockaicos u & como
dian and pulls off lots u funny
stunts. Real blood was spilled IL
the act OF Dena Cooper, billed a
Australians premier emotional 40
tress. The spectators heaved = sigh
OF relief when the handouts we're
finally slipped on jim Bloodepod
The Arions. a singing quartet have
good voices. The headllner, La.
della Comiques. are four acrobats.
two OF them being comedians
Their act made a hit
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20
NOCf


Kind Mother.
"You seem very severe with
your children
"Oh, sir. I am the kindesi mother
on earth. ! always ehloroform my
before spanking them. $40
st. Louis Poss-Diapatch
The Brute.
Pouting wife-You knew before
you married me that ! couldn't
cook.
Hub--Ycs: but didn't know that
II was impossible for you TO learn.
Boston Transcript.
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4&<+4~+4x%4s4xl
AT THE PANrAcEs


wv
The Star Bout" the headIiser 4
Pantages this week. is q tabloid
drama In three scenes. or scenettss
that for quick moving. thrilling -
ton and pleasing climax. is v1b
ner. The play tells the story q I
young prize fighters first ngtt
The last scene stages the fight and
is an object lesson In realism
The Lillian sisters are two dainty
maids who sing, dance and play d
a charming manner. Provol whistles
in a manner little different from
any OF the other whistlcrs on fs
stage. Florence Lorraine and 70
gar Dudley present an amusing H.
tie skit. and the AppoIlo trio an
gymnasts Of merit
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20

an lad very busy for several
days and out and sleepy when he
ing O'Clock.
Just dropped a from a house half
mile The lady Of the house. dying
a heart difficulty.
Tho doctor his clothes
the house, where the paenta
breathing stertorousy
Tho doctor could find nothing specially
panicky
Cough he ordered. She could 10 put ear
her said Count slowly"
Next thing he knew he woke the counting
family
Ten thousand and fortyseven-en thousand forty
eight" d.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20
DIFFERING OF OPINION

"skiings how working spotcash Cor
we had difference opinion
another
"yes thought worth $4,000 them and they thought
40
man dog"-Chicago Tribune
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20

The offerings at the Orpheum are
all bright this week. but they would
shine better without the production
OF "An Object Lesson" by William
II. Thompson. the distinguished
character actor. and bis company.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20

4 do you remember that IS
4 you borrowed OF me year I
4 ago."
4 Il should SAY dld. lent 4
4 81 OF II TO Brown. and the 4
= skunk hasn't paid me yet
= Boston Transcript
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20
EXPLANATORY WAS RIGHT

washerwoman Martha. complaining
her husbands health.
why. Ia he sick. MARTIAL" ask fra Mason.
Hes poly maam vcy poly. answered the He's
got the explanatory rheumatism"
"You nammaory Martha patron Explanatory
Yes. Martha conviction
He hoiiers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20

IAN enterprlslng firm 10 exhib-
itin' q combined horsepower we'll
pump and cowpower mecanIckIe
mixer at tn 6eeIeysport fair. II
can be worked separate or stimuli
tsneous."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20
PROPOSED ARTICLE v
Amendments

THE congress. whenever a ma.
jority OF both houses shall deem Il
desirable. shall propose amend
ments to this constitution. or, on
the application of the legislatures
OF n majority OF the several states.
shall call convention for propos-
Ing amendments, which, In either
case. shall be valid 10 all intents
and purposes as. part OF this consti-
tuition when ratified by the legisla-
lures OF majority OF the several
states, or by popular vote In a ma
lority thereof, as the one. or the
other mode of ratification may be
proposed by the congress, but no
amendment shall take effect unless
the states ratifying It have a major
ity In the house of representatives.
Provided, That no state without its
consent shall be deprived OF It's
equal suffrage In the senate"
Respectfully.
]. N. MCCULLOUGH.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20
A NATURAL ERROR

teacher Boston telling the story Of Red Riding Hood She
had described
suddenly" she Riding She
ing NJ her and showing all his sharp. teethy"
Teddy Roosevelt cried all the chous-Boson
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20
NO CHANCE TO ADMIRE NATURE

n
stranqcr-What delicious fine
family ts
doors2
The NstiveWas Pap an tn spends
tn cellar We feud with tn Highowe-cieveand Plain
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20
One WAY.

Patience--Is she doing anything
to try and reduce her weight?
Patrice--Oh, yes; she's lying
about it.--Yonkers Statesman.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20
cANARIEs MADE FROM sPARRoWs

old without
Of making living In police court he told his story
You say can ma a
Benny arraigned a
yagrancy. He smiling.
How do you ma yourl he
Philadelphia North American.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20

Knicker What's the matter
with Smith?
Bocker-His baby wants the
moon and his wife wants the earth
New York Sun.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20
WOULD BE A SHAME

Il think her this
Ing" III
oh. mother wait until ,omor
anyhow
why tIi tomorrow"
There's young ma proposed yet
think shall bc able with
batting OF i.oeo."-Chicago Record Herald.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20

He-why do you women haunt
bargain counters trying to get
something for almost nothingg
She-Why do you men keep going
to the poker clubs for the same
thing g--Boston Transcript.
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DETECTED


captain. this would
Did madan3 Well must have lied to Wen
twenty minutes"
he lsn n yeti"
80 Madam, have caught another
Tribune.
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OF
should have been during his lifetime"
no tho discovered Columbus Wash.
ingon Star.
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RIGHT IN HIS LINE

WAS your the popular a cologef-
Yes. indeed He elected cheer leader times"
And what Ia he going to do nowT"
Ing flrm"-Cieveand Plain Dealer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20
He CHANGED BRANDS

Mr. Spooner. think | Ike you
better than any O. the other fellers
that come to our house"
why 80, Bobby"
Cause Men you give sister a
box o. candy she always turns II
over TO me. Chicago Tribune.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20
AM ACTIVE AuTHOR

"Biggns has worked months of
why, II N
He weeks writing II O
trying to people TO listen to him
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20

LOOKS II Taft plays the game about like the baseball
He keeps his pirates scattered around the country to
notify him Immediately OF any likely corporation puppets
Then when place made the bench the likely
cruit is once signed up.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20

POOR old Bill Taft He's engaged in the ugubrious
job OF lacking nail by nail, the lid his political
coffin.
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A SUCKER

John what does play before landing tY'
you how refused times before
md married me2 It's the same hing"-Houston Post
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20

what would you consider the
best instrument for songs Of the
virtuesY'
Il should say an upright piano -
Baltimore American.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20

LATEST: The lunch counter It's between San
Francisco and Los Angeles and has all the interior finish of
quick lunch stand
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TALLER BEER

~ beer 9 higher"
aret
York
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A DRAWBACK

Ncghbor--They tell son il In the college eleven.
Proud Mother-ycs indeed.
Neshbor-Do what position he piaysf
Proud Mother ant but think he's Of The draw
backsy-Satirc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20

THE EVIL men do lives after them. Long years after
Taft has been forgotten his action stocking up
with corporation LAWYERS win remain this nation
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-08-20

WILSON and Taft plan to stay the home base
throughout the campaign but Colonel Teddy proposes
the people OF 40 states and hear all they OF him.