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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-05
situation Grave at Memphis.

Memphis, Tenn, April with the
levees weakening noticeably under
the pressure of a A foot stage of wa
ter. Memphis today faces the worst
flood in the history of the city.
Authorities fear the great st. Fran
els levee and other dykes protecting
the Gity. will break. To prevent such
catastrophe great gangs of men are
today working, Strengthening the va
rious levees.
Tens of thousands of persons are
fleeing from the district near St.
Francis basin.
1t is estimated that seven thousand
persons are homeless in Memphis and
surrounding country.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-05
KAISER COMMANDS MORGAN
TO CONFER WITH HIM

London, April 5.-Cables from
Rome say Emperor William of Ger
many has commanded" ]. Pierpont
Morgan to meet him in Venice soon.
1t is believed the conference will re-
fer to the Turko-Italian war. Nor
gan recently visited King Victor EN-
manuel and is said to have learned
the best terms Turkey can expect. If
Morgan uuofficially communicates
these to the kaiser, the latter will
probably forward them to the Turkish
government.
1t is reported the kaiser will use his
influence to induce Turkey to cede
Tripoli to Italy. thus ending the war
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-05
'.RED-HEADED WOODPECKER"
Term When Applied to Woman is Not
Justification for Assault.

Marion, Ind.-A jury in the Grant
circuit court held that if a man calls
a woman "a red-headed woodpecker"
she must not become provoked to the
extent of striking him with a broom
stick.
The decision was called for in the
case wherein Mrs. Estella Lang OF
Gas City was charged with assault
and battery on Harvey Busbee. Mrs.
Lang received minimum fine of 81.
She testified that as Busbee rode
past her on bicycle he called her a
"read-headed woodpecker." referring
to her auburn hair, whereupon she
struck him with a broom handle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-05
Worst Thought Past at Cairo.

Cairo. Ills, April Sit was believed
that the worst of the floods, due to
the rising of the Mississippi river and
devastating this section the past week
had past.
The drainage district north of here
is deso!ated and lumber, barns and
houses are floating about in the
flood.
None of the five railroads, entering
here, have been able to resume opera
tions. OF these the Illinois Central
was the last to suspend, abandoning
its line when 5000 feet of track was
washed out today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-05
GOVERNOR FOSS RELIEVES
HE WILL BE NOMINEE

Boston, April 5-Although Cover
nor Eugene N. Foss has withdrawn
his name from the Massachusetts,
presidential primary he expects to be
the nominee for the democratic pres
idential nomination. According to a
statement made by his secretary today
he believes none of the other candi-
dates will be able to swing two thirds
of the vote at the national convention
In Baltimore. He thinks a dark horse
will win and believes he Is the dark
horse.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-05
MISS PANKHURST DODGES
SLEUTHS IN NEW YORK

New York, April 5.-Christobel
Pankhurst, who, with her mther,
leads the English dimitant suffra-
gettes today is in hiding here and
is being sought by Scotland Yard de-
tectives, armed with warrant charg-
ing her with conspiracy to destroy
property. 1t has been learned that
Miss Pankhurst arrived here March
80 on the Cunard liner, Mauretania,
under an assumed name.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-05
NIGHT TORPEDO FIRING
RECORD is ESTABLISHED

Pensacola. Fla, April 5.-In the
face of adverse conditions the United
States destroyers, Trappe and Bona
CHAN made new worlds record at
night torpedo firing in this harbor
last night. Evey torpedo sent from
the vessel hit the bullseye target.
The entire group of five vessels made
an average of 20 per cent, which is
about the average daylight firing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-05
Nav Bar GOV. Wilson.

Rock Island, Ill, April 5.-ln pur-
suance of his policy to prohibit po-
lltical meetings until after the pri-
maries next Tuesday, Mayor SERVER
TODAY notified the committee in
charge of a proposed reception to
Governor Woodrow Wilson, democrat
ic candidate for the presidential NOM
ination, that Wilson will not be al
lowed to make speech here the
mayor fears another outbreak similar
to that of a week ago when two men
were killed
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-05
THREE HUNDRED MEN
ARE OUT AT TACOMA

Tacoma, April, April 5.-Three
hundred men today are on strike at
the st. Paul and Tacoma lumber mills
here. Within a week, w. d. Haywood,
the central figure in the Cripple
Creek strike a few years ago will ar
rive to direct the men. Haywood al
so directed the big strike at Lawrence
and comes from there to Tacoma
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-05
Vermilyea Testimony In.

Chicago, April 9TH testimony in
the case of Mrs. Louise Vermilyea,
alleged wholesale and poisoner being
tried here on a charge of numbering
Richard Smith, was concluded to-
day. Arguments are being made this
afternoon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-05
japan Has New war Minister.

Toxic, April 5.-L'eutenant Gener-
al Yusaku Hyhara today was appoint
ed minister of war of Japan. succeed
ing the late war minister, Shiaroku
Ishimote. Uhyara served as staff Of
ficer in the Japanese Chinese war
and in the Russo Japanese war he
was chief Of staff to General Nodzu.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-05
Citizens Fighting Desperate
Iy to Stay Rushing Water
Threatening City.
ENDANGERED
Dykes Are Weakening and Entire ST.
Francis Basin Is Apparently
Doomed to Devastation by Angry
Mississippi River

Cairo, H., April 1.-THE Tenth
street levee broke today and citizens
are fighting desperately. but it is be-
lieved there is little chance of saw
ing the city from floods pouring
through it.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-05
Roosevelt DELAYED.

Cumberland, Md, April 5.-Roose-
velt's special train was delayed two
hours by freight wreck. More than
five hundred persons greeted Colonel
Roosevelt at Keyser, w. Va, and
similar number greeted him here.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-05

TO ADVERTISERS.
The East Oregonlan has
the largest paid circulation
OF any paper In Oregon, east
Of Portland and nearly
twice the circulation In
pendleton of any other
newspaper.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-01-12

Who came to Clifton from Morenci
 Where she met pert Scot
 And she said 'tommy-rot''- Another unsupplied limerick reads like this:
 A certain young man from the Shan Who had grouch worse than Joe
 Cannon
 He met Cliftonite
 Who put up quick fite-- Who can supply the best line to fin ish the above uncompleted limericks? The completed verse will be publish ed in full next week.
 Below we give a few limericks with the winning lines. One limerick ran. T knew said a man of Redhill, When they passed the dead wife's sis
 ter's bill,
 That directly I saw
 My young sister-in-law- and the line winning the best prize was:
 My skull was no match for her skill Other lines which won prizes were: My arm with abandon she'd fill" My household brigade she'd soon drill'' Another of the limericks was: A Short-Sighted sportsman of Bray Shot straight at partridge one day,
 But a pig in the field
 Gave a jump and then Squealed- The whining line was: While his tail went from O down to J Others were: 'I'm game, try another. You may" 'Is the blind school out shooting to day?" Here is still another: A cheery old fellow named White Came home at eleven one night, And his wife said, Please state Why you've been out so late - The winning line: But first take the Book in your right" Others were: q was left when the guard shouted right D And why kiss the policeman good night?"
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-01-12
THE LIMERICK CLUB

Do you wish to join the Limerick Club? Well, we are going to give you the opportunity. There is no in- itiation fees and no dues. The Liner ick Club will afford the local bards an opportunity to show their skill. Ad- dress all communications to ''Limer- ick Editor," Copper Era, Clifton, Ariz.
 This is the day of the Limerick, a nonsense verse made up of jingling rhymes. There is no dictionary de- finition of a limerick but we all know one when we see it. When sent to the press for publication it should be left uncompleted. The last line should be supplied by the reader and
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-01-12

always rhyming with the first two lines. The best final lines (to be con tributed by members of the Limerick Club will be published. None but or iginal limericks will be published. Those with a local flavor will be pre- ferred. Every contribution will be ex- amined and judged upon it's merits. The full name must be signed to each contribution but the name will not be published unless with the writer's consent.
 Below are two limericks which will afford an example of the unfinished product:
 There was a cute girl named Hor-
 tenSie,
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-01-12
HOW'S THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re- ward for any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, O.. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last fifteen years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions, and finan- cially able to carry out any obliga- tions made by his firm.
 Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo O. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter- nally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonils sent free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
 Take Halls Family Pills for consti- patton.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-01-12
CITY ELECTION NEXT

In another column of the Era this week appears the official call signed by City Clerk Danenhauer for a pri- mary election to be held in February
 for the purpose of making nomina- tions by both political parties for a Mayor and four Councilmen. Nomin- ation papers must be placed on file with the City Clerk not later than January 27th. The genral election will occur in April but it requires ninety days in which to carry out the provisions of the primary law.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-01-12
BANK EXAMINER HERE

Roy Davidson, acting Bank Exam iner by appointment from Territorial Auditor G. A. Mauk, arrived in Cliff ton the first part of the week and spent two days in Clifton. examining into the condition of the Gila Valley Bank & Trust Co.,, at Clifton and Mo renci. MT. Davidson came here from Globe and the Gila Valley and reports business conditions good generally throughout the southern part of the territory.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-01-12
COUNTY ROAD COMPLETED

Reece Webster, of York station, who has been associated with J. T. Holeman in the construction of the county road between York station and Duncan was a visitor in Clifton the first part of the week and announced that the construction of the road ac- cording to the plans and specifications had been completed and was ready to be turned over to the county
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-01-12

PETITION FOR COL. TOM WEEDIN
 Hon. Ben. M. Crawford and Hon. John R. Hampton were engaged this week in circulating a petition among the democrats of Greenlee county en- dorsing Hon. Tom Weedin of Florence for the position of Superintendent of the State peniteintiary.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-01-12

Constipation is the cause of many ailments and disorders that make life miserable. Take Chamberlains Sto- mach and Liver Tablets, keep your bowels regular and you will avoid these diseases. For sale by all deal CTS.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-01-12

ENTERTAINED VISITING GUEST.
 Mrs. M. R. Mitchell entertained in- formally on Monday evening in hon. or of Mrs. J. c. Mcintosh, of Bisbee, who has been here during the holidays visiting Mrs. L. A. w Burtch. Mrs. Mcintosh expects to leave for her home Monday morning.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-01-12

When buying a cough medicine for children bear in mind that Chamber lain's Cough Remedy is most affec- tual for colds, croup and whooping cough and that it contains no harm full drug. For sale by all dealers.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-01-12

Do you know that fully nine out of every ten cases of rheumatism are simply rheumatism of the muscles due to cold or damp, or chronic rheuma- tism, and require no internal treat ment whatever? Apply Chamber lain's Liniment freely and see how quickly it gives relief. For sale by all dealers.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-01-12
TEACHERS REPORT

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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1912-01-12

All are welcome and urgently re- quested to attend the Catholic Rene fit Ball at Armory Hall, St. Valentines Day, February 14th.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-10
r. 3. STRIKE THREATENED

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, Dec. 1O.-A
strike of all the 800 car repairers on
the Chicago and Alton railroad sys-
tenn is threatened as the result of
the discharge of two men employed
in the ear department here.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-10
FUND
GROWS RAPIDLY; cash
COMES In EVERY MAIL
citizeps Embrace Opportunity
to Show Appreciation of
Martyred Policeman.
1oontInued from First Page.) =

~ tCOntlnucu run IFS 49, -
the Eagles, of West Orange, two foot
ball teams which have not been
scored upon this. season, have ar
ranged for a game which Will prob
ably be played at Wiedenmayer's
Park Sunday afternoon, if arrange
ments for securing the use OF tile
ball ground can be made.
Manager Frank Abbott, of Miners
Theatre, is arranging for a benefit
performance for the Gaffney fund, 70
be given a week from next Sunday
night. Mr.. Abbott is today seeking
permission from the city authorities
to hold the performances.
The boys of ST. Michaefs parish
have arranged a basketball game
with the Bayonne Separates at 81.
Michael's Hall, 172 'Belleville ave-
nue., for Friday evening. December
20, and in addition to giving the re-
sceipts of the game; the boys VIII
also turn over the profits of the pool
and billiard tables and the bowling
alleys.
Patsy and Nick Kline will give a
boxing exhibition at Patsy Kline's
Hall, 261 washington street. on the
evening of December 10 for the fund.
Patsy will box, probably with John
Dundee, and Leach Cross /. will also
be there. A vaudeville entertainment
will be another feature of this show.
Arrangements are also being made
for another basketball game, proba-
bly, to take place next Sunday night.
The details of this will be announced
later.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-10
THOUSANDS ATTEND
GAFFNEY FUNERAL
Father White Pays Eloquent
Tribute to Martyred
Policeman.
Continued from First PaEe.o


Rev. Father White. who said in
part:
THE death of John Gaffney is one
that should be eulogized by all be-
cause he lost his life in discharge
Of duty to save man. His faith in
the teachings of his church was
proven to the moment he lost con-
seriousness when his last words were,
Have mercy on my soul
such crimes as caused his death
reminds us of the growth of lawless-
ness and immortality. and should be
a warning to his comrades to prepare
to live as well as to die. and it also
reminds us of the meaning of the
Catholic function, the offering up Of
the adorable sacrifice of the mass for
the repose of the soul over the re-
mains of the departed, and that we
a assist those who have gone from
us by securing for them speedy adj
mission to the home of the God who
made us.
1.-THE sacrifice of his life should in
spire you to instill morality and re-
1igion into the hearts of the children.
As the founder OF this nation said,
Morality and religion are indispen-
sable to our institutions. Learn to
live lives of sohriety. purity and de-
votion to your families, obedience and
respect to the law and thereby pro-
mote that which is essential to
Institutions"
After the services the procession
moved to Washington street. When
It passed the First precinct station
house 1t was reviewed by Mayor
Haussling, Judge Simon Hahn, Chief
of Police Michael Corbitt, Lieutenant
Mcclellan and attaches of the First
Criminal Court.
After the burial services at the
Cemetery of the Holy Sepulchre. the
Veterans of Foreign Service, under
Commander Werkheiser, and the
Spanish War Veterans, under Com
mander Wittrich. fired q salute across
the grave and a bugler sounded taps.
The floral offerings were magnifi-
rent and occupied three carriages. A
floral harp measuring seven feet in
height was presented by the men,
bers of the detective bureau. A cross
of the same height a given by
members of the First precinct, and
another large piece was given by the
plainclothesmen of all the precincts.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-10
HELP TO FILL THE
EMPTY STOCKINGS
Only Fifteen Days Left to De-
eide Upon Being a Good
Fellow.
Continued from First paEe.)

lose his trust in the efficacy of a
prayer to the patron saint of the
children? 1t isn't much that he asks,
and why should any Evening Star
reader who can afford it let him go
without the little he requires to make
him happy?
Here's another:
Dear Santa Claus-I am Jimmy,
Z a old; won't you please send
me something"
There are hundreds Of requests
similar TO these in the Evening Star
office. Much of the pathos is taken
from them as o read them in cold
type. Just imagine how they looked
as they came in, scrubbed in pencil
on cheap paper, the result of maybe
an hours taxing of a small brain and
a tiny fist.
Be q Good Fellow and announce
your willingness to help some of
these little ones to a merry Christ
mas.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-10
MURDER OUTCOME
OF SUICIDE PACT?
Girl Tells Police She Overheard
Palmer and Mrs.
Papke's Plan.
Continued from gt-.t Page,

lieved hat Mrs. Rgke again weak
ened when she an1ittalmer had got
ten into the houseA nd attempted to
make her escape.
Then, the prosecutor thinks.
Palmer, Infatuated, drew his revoIyer
and fred at Mrs. Rapke. The first
bullet missed her, for it was found
imbedded in the sash of the window
through which they had entered.
Bloodstains on the stair landing
tend to show that the first shot which
struck Mrs. Rapke hit her as she was
dining-room, where her body was
found, is clearly indicated by blood
stains on the carpet and woodwork.
All escape for the was cut
off on the first floor, and Palmer
emptied his revolver into Mrs.
Rapke's head as she attempted to
slip into the kitchen.
Then Palmer coolly removed the
revolver from Mrs. Rapke's handbag,
entered the adjoining room and killed
himself. 'r
Both bodies are in Ilife's morgue
here in charge of Coroner John G.
Coleman. @
Mrs. Rapke was identified last night
by her son, Carl H. Rapke, a real es-
tate dealer, of S5s Elm street, New
ark. 1t will be taken to her Newark
ho~mestoday. Palmer's body is await
ing shipment to South Orange
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-10
S Body
Coming Home

The body Of Ludwig Palmer, the
prosperous South Orange contractor.
who killed himself, after numbering
Mrs. Barbara Rapke, Of 262 Van.
Buren, street, this city, in an unoccu-
pied cottage at Swartswood Lake
Sunday, will be brought to his home
in Second street, South Orange, in
charge Of his brother Axel and his
son Raymond, today.
The discovery of the bodies of Pal
mer, the father OF six children. and
well-known as a lodge and church
member, and of Mrs. Rapke, who was
O widow, furnished South Orange
with its biggest sensation of years.
Residents of the village always
looked upon Ludwig Palmer as an
exemplary father and husband. ETe
did more building work than aay
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-10
Fire in School,;
Damage $500

Fire did $500 damage to the East
Side High School. in Van Buren,
street, opposite Eastside Park, early
today. The blaze was confined to the
wood joinery department, on the SEQ.
ond floor.
A milkman passing the build
ing on Warwick street saw the
flare of the fire in the windows at
500 a.. M. He turned in an alarm.
The flames were licking up The
wooden benches and cabinet work in
the shop when the firemen arrived.
and in putting out the fire another
classroom was damaged by water.
Principal Thomas f. Kennedy said
that he believes defective wiring
started the blaze. New drop lights
were recently placed in the joinery.
William Hatch was teaching a class
there last night until $3.50. and he left
a quarter of an hour later. The
janitor turned out the lights a few
minutes afterward.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-10
BURIED UNDER
TONS OF MOLTEN WASTE

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. Dec. 10.
Ten tons of molten waste poured on
the Stag dump of the American
Smelter here today. engulfed William
Bruce, a laborer.
Bruce, who was penniless, went to
sleep on the warm Stag at the foot
of the dump last night.
Let the cobb1er stick to his last"
but he must also advertise if he at
tains success.