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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-02-22

Announcement has been made from
the White house that President Taft
will invade Illinois for "a hours March
9, when he delivers the principal adj
dress to the banquet of the Swedish
American league of republican clubs
in Chicago.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13

M ASHINGTON.-Steam shovels are
" eating their way into the birth.
pace OF Nellie GUSTS, g anddaughter
OF Mrs. George Washington and ward
and adopted daughter of Washington.
For years the shoyels have been bit,
ing trainloads OF yellow clay out OF
the fields OF Abingdon-as this estate
was named by John Parke GUSTS, son
OF Mrs. Washingtcn-and this clay
has been nodded and baked into bllck
for the upbui!ding OF Washington city.
Year by year the shovels have dug
nearer to the old and battered frame
house where the most popular woman
OF the late revolutionary and the early
republican eras came into the world
and where her childhood was spent.
Now the deep clay pits are but lew
yards from the house and probably
not many months will pass when the
house will be no more. The clay ex-
hausted and the level OF the fields re-
duced about thirty feet, the place may
he converted into railroad yards by
the Washington Southern rai!rosc-
the Observation-Disclosures line
Abingdon was a great estate, but
the house was never noble bit OF
building. according to an exchange
When John Parke GUSTS married Mel
lie Calvert OF Maryland he seems to
have caused the erection CT this am
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13
Chinese to Adopt Western Calendar

r. HE adoption OF the western cal
endar was among the many
changes ordered in decree issued by
the cabinet in China, according to ad-
vices transmitted to the state depart
ment through the Chinese charge
d'affaires in this city. The message
also confirms the reported retirement
Of the prince regent and his return to
the order OF imperial princes, and the
appointment OF Shi Hsu and Hsu Shin
The message says that Chow Tszchi
has been appointed assistant minister
of finance. The department was also
Informed that by decree issued Chi
nese subjects are permitted to cut Off
their cues
When the Chinese government or
dered that the western method OF
reckoning months and years be adopt
ed. the date jumped from the 18th day
ck~sh@<4snths uo1th At0ssaAsasasffsi a0sar,
Of Hsuantung to the 9th day OF the
eleventh month OF the year 1911 A. ID.
It was a long jump. apparently, and
In reality the change to the use of the
Gregorian calendar, used by most OF
the great nations of the world, was a
significant step in China's advance to-
ward modern civilization.
For centuries 1t has been the Gus
.om In China to reckon the days OF
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13

"A few days after birth we noticed
IN infamed spot on our baby's hip
which soon began spreading until
baby was completely covered even in
his eyes, ears and scalp. For eight
weeks he was bandaged from head to
foot. He could not have a stitch OF
clothing on. Our regular physician
pronounced it chronic eczema He is
q very able physician and ranks with
the best in this locality, nevertheless,
the disease began spreading until
baby was completely covered. He
was losing flesh so rapidly that we be-
came alarmed and decided to try Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment.
mot until I commenced using Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment could we tell
what he looked like, as we dared not
wash him, and had been putting one
application after another on him. On
removing the scale from his head the
hair came off, and left him entirely
bald, but since we have been using
Cuticura Soap and Ointment he has
as much hair as ever Four weeks
after we began to use the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment he was entirely
cured. / don't believe anyone could
have eczema worse than our baby.
Before we used the Cuticura Rem.
edies we could hardly look at him, he
was such pitiful sight. He would
fuss until would treat him, they
Bemed to relieve him so much. Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment stand by
themselves and the result they quick.
y and surely bring Is their own rec
(Signed) Mrs. T. B.
Rosser, Mill Hall, Pa, Feb. 20. 1911.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint.
nent are sold by druggists and deal
ers everywhere, a sample of each,
With 32-page book, will be mailed free
IN application to "Cuticura," Dept.
q Z. Boston.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13
Historic Washington Home Is to Go

| pie though plain dwelling with the
idea that later he would erect house
| in keeping with his wealth and stand
| ing in the community Abingdon, be-
ing Gusts home, was directly or
remotely associated with nearly all
the colonial and revolutionary fam
lilies in Virginia and Maryland. The
house was built by John Parke Gusts
In 1878. 1t stands about 300 yards
back from the Potomac river and
about three miles south OF Washing
ton
John Parke Gusts was descended
from John Gusts, who came to Nir
ginia from Holland in 1910 The son
OF this immigrant. John Gusts H..
built Arlington house in Northampton
county. Virginia. naming it after Hen
ry. the earl of Arlington, who, with
Lord Culpeper, held Virginia under
patent from Charles H.
Young GUSTS bought from Gerald
Alexander LOO acres OF land. part OF
which is now Arlington National GEM
etery. He built Abingdon House and
there in 1873 Eleanor Parke GUSTS
Nellie Custis) was corn. John Parke
Gusts, an aid on Washingtons staff.
died at Yorktown in 1881 and Wash
ington adopted Nellie and her young
brother. George Washington Parke
Custis- The children thereafter made
their home at Mount Vernon.
Nellie remained there till she be-
came the wife of Lawrence Lewis,
Was hington's sisters son. and George
Washington Parke Gusts renamed
there til the death OF Mrs. Washing
ton, in 1902 Abingdon House is now
occupie by the foreman OF the brick.
making company and his family
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13
Form Of Court Oath May be Glanced

promise" or declare" for the word
swear" In the formula.
Since the Introduction of Senator
Buttons bill the attention OF the judi
ciary committee has been called to the
fact that several OF the most progress
sive countries Of Europe have mate
rally changed and modernized the
ancient and antiquated forms Of the
oaths used in judicial proceedings. No
country as yet has gone quite so far
as Switzerland
The cantons of Zurich and Aareau
took the radical step of entirely abol.
ishing the oath several years ago. and
the result has been SO satisfactory
that there is no desire to return to
the old system. When the great coun.
Gil Of the Canton of Vaud at its last
session considered the draft OF a new
civil code, the abolition OF the oath In
any form from judicial proceedings
was strongly urged. and, after an In
teresting debate, provision abolish
ing the oath was Incorporated in the
new code, which went into effect on
January l of this year
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13
THE SAFE LAXATIVE
FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE

Most elderly people are more or
less troubled with a chronic. per-
sistent constipation. due largely to
lack OF sufficient exercise. They ex.
perience difficulty in digesting even
light food, with CONSEQUENT belching
OF stomach gases, drowsiness after
eating. headache and feeling of lassi.
tude and general discomfort.
Doctors advise against cathartics and
violent purgatives of every kind. rec
ommendfng a mild. gentle laxative
tonic. like DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin.
to effect relief without disturbing the
entire system.
DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is the
perfect laxative, easy IN action. GER
tain in effect and. withal. pleasant to
the taste. It possesses tonic proper
ties that strengthen the stomach. liver
and bowels and is remedy that has
been for years the great standby in
thousands of families. and should be
In every family medicine chest 1t Is
equally as valuable for children as for
older people.
Druggists everywhere sell DR.. CaId-
wells Syrup Pepsin in EGc and $500
bottles. II you have uever tried 1t
send your name and address to Dr. w.
B. Caldwell, POI Washington ST., Mon
ticello, ILL.,. and he will De very glad to
send a sample bottle for trial.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13
Great Wood Waste a National Peril

A GREAT undeveloped industry
~ worth millions OF dollars annual.
iy. lies at the doors of the people OF
the south and the far northwest in
the immense wastes OF wood incident
to the manufacture OF lumber.
An amazing statement OF these
wastes and the consequent loss in
wealth and conservation OF timber re-
sources is made rs result OF two
year government investigation, not
yet concluded by F. p. Veitch. chief
of the leather and paper division OF
the bureau Of chemistry. and NJ. q.
Donk. assistant chemist. whose pre-
liminary conclusions have just been
made public.
The waste wood OF the south ana
northwest frLm the lumber industry
tops. stumps, slabs and sawdust and
the dead ana down timber from fires
and storms supplies one Of the grea;
undeveloped resources OF this coun-
tr::'." say the investigators. From
this wood. by industrially developed
chemical Methods. the entire output
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13
NOT so VERY PREc oCI0Us
Simple Explar alton Of Facts That Had
Made Young Father Green
With Jealousy.

1t was a wet day, and in conso-
"uence the guests had to stay indoors.
The young couple started to talk OF
their baby.
MY baby has Just cut his first
TOOTH" said the father proudly.
"Indeed?" said the other. Well.
mine cut his long ago.
Our baby said the first, as just
beginning to talk"
Ours" said the second. Cannot
only talk. but read"
KNOWS his letters already, does
he?" said the first, with a note Of
jealousy in his voice.
"Oh, yes, indeed" said the other.
"And can figure like an expert ac-
countant"
Really?" said the first. "Then no
must be cider than mine. How old IL
your baby?"
Mother" said the second address
ing his wife. How old is Willie?"
Nineteen" said mother-Judge.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13
HOW TO SUCCEED

During the last few years, condi-
tons in all INES of business, even pro.
fessional lite, have changed so COM
pletely that every man Is waking up
to the fact that in order. to win sue
cess he must specialize and learn to
do some one thing and do 1t well.
So 1t is with any article that is sold
to the people. It must have genuine
merit or no amount of advertising will
maintain the demand for tee article.
For many years We have watched
with much interest the remarkable re-
cord maintained by DR.. Kilmer's
SwampR the great Kidney, Liver
and Bladder Remedy. From the very
beginning the proprietors had SO much
confidence in 1t that they invited every
one to test it, free of cost, before pun.
chasing.
1t Is a physicians prescription.
They have on file thousands of let
ters received from former sufferers
who are now enjoying good health as
a result of it's use.
However. II you wish first to try
sample bottle. address DIR. Kilmer Il
Co, Binghamton, N. Y. and mention
this paper. They will gladly forward
you sample bottle by mail. abso-
lutey free.
Regular sizes for sale at all drug.
gists-fifty cents and one-doiiar.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13

the year by the luna calendar, each
year having $50 days, and the months
having tWenty-nine or thirty days, as
the case might be. Every third year
1t was necessary to slip in an extra
month so as. to keep the season in
place and the years running smooth.
ly. Whenever a new emperor as
cended the throne the Chinese began
to reckon their years all over again.
The day of the year, however, did not
change with the coming OF new
ruler. but 1t became that day and
noath- Of the first year OF ----------,, and
the new rulers name was given.
Chinese. historians were compelled
to work overtime keeping their dates
straight. for it was no joke to reckon
the date of an event which happened
ten or fifteen hundred years ago when
the historian had to figure out who
was on the throne and what year OF
his reign the event occurred in. But
all this is now to be changed.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13
VERDICT A FAVORABLE ONE
Small Girls Pretty Answer to Stupid
Question Of lnquisitive
6usybody.

y She was a pretty little tot, and ev-
erybody who knew her took pleasure
in pausing to ask her some kind. of a
question, merely to show an interest
and for the pleasure of hearing the
musical cadence of her voice. Some
OF the questions. were what might be
termed leading, but for all she invari-
bly, had some kind of an answer.
Among these latter inquiries. was one
from an intrusive busybody who was
Old enough to know better, but who
belonged to class of persons who
never learn. Knowing that the little
girl had only recently become the pos
SCISSOR of young and attractive STEP
mother, with curiosity Unborn she
asked her very frankly:
We'll, Pollykins. how do you like
your stepmother?"
The child raised her blue eyes grave
ly, and with her face glowing with
happiness. replied:
"Oh, very much, indeed, Mrs. Skill
lington. We fit very nicely, consider
ing that she got us ready made
Judge.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13
a LEAKAGE THAT CAN FE EAsu y
STOPPED.

How many people who read this article
realize the weighty influence of one iittss,
he ,essity OF life-baking poWder-on the
cost of living. =.
Yet it is a leakage that can eas,,v IA
stopped If the housewife win only pay "a a
baking powder Some think there hG IL
economy in buying the cheap big Cans
Baking Powders. These .BaEing Poud alr
are not always uniform, and Sometimes Sometimes
produce failures in the baking Ana tha
result is that more Is lost In one or MO MO
spilled bakings thaa you spend on b ak
ing,powder in the whole year. The chaan
big, Can" Baking Powders should be
avoided. m
On the other hand, many housew,ve.
feel that a baking nad powder Is Of value
the price charged for the high nr.ca.I
Trust" brands. This is mistake as
can be sold for 25c. per pound il the man
ufacturer is satisfied with reasonahIa
profit. There is one brand on the marLat
that meets these ,, Requirements Ii is
mended by leading physicians and chem.
lists: used in millions of homes. and
given the HIGHEST Award at the World,s
Pure Food Exposition.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13

OF naval stores, embracing turpentine,
rosin. tars. pitch. resin spirits and
rosin oils. having an annual value of
at least $3o,0o0.OOO, may be obtained
without boxing or turpentining SIN
gle live tree
II Is possible to recover from the
wastes OF the yeIiow-p pine lumber In
dustry Including Cead-and-down tim.
eerl as muc h or more turpentine.
rosin and rosin oils as row are pro
duced by the ordinary methods OF tur.
penttning from the living tree The
profitable utilization of mill wastes
IN tais way would aiu materially to
the wealth OF the south and help to
conserve its timber resources"
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13
He Knew the Worm.

A country girl was home from col
lege for the Christmas holidays and
the old folks were having a reception
in her honor. During the event she
brought out some of her new gowns
to- show to the guests. Picking up q
beautiful silk creation, she held 1t up
before the admiring crowd.
isn't It perfectly gorgeous.' she
exclaimed. Just think, it came from
poor little insignificant worm!"
Her Woodworking father looked a
moment, then turned and said: Yes,
darn it, an I'm that ladies
Home Journal.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13

r HE bill recently introduced by Sen
! ator Burton of Ohio. which pro-
poses to change the form OF oath In
federal courts and elsewhere under
the Jurisdiction OF the United States,
Is IN the hands of the judiciary com.
mtttee OF the senate and Is now be-
ing considered with view of early
action upon the subject. The bill, OF
which Charles j. Bonaparte, the for.
mer attorney general of the United
States. and DR.. Ira Remsen, president
of Johns Hopkins university, are the
sponsors, does not contemplate to
change the religious character OF the
oath. The principal change which it
proposes is the omission of the ex-
preston so help me God" at the end
of an oath and the substitution OF
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13
HAVE YOU SUSPECTED YOUR KIDNEYS,
h. naere are two ways to tell whether Won

mere are two ways to tell whether Won
nave ak kidneys. 'oo
ne flfst Is through the pains in the bao,-
ana az, other outward signs The second is
10y examination of the kidney seere.ions -
mat IS why physicians make such a
careful examination when ycu apnlv for
insurance, and if there is any sign Of KID
ney trouble you are surely rejected.
Money disease is so dangerous that Il
is bad mistake to overlook or neglect +
ana IT pair. in the bacs, recurring head.
acnes, or fretful, nervous, tired condition
makes you suspect some kidney trcuble
lake the trouble to watch the kidney sec-e.
tons. Look for any of the following
signs: o"'ns
M; More or less than three and one half
pints passed daily. "'A
n loo DARK or too pale a color
LsssaeeS TOO frequent, profuse, or much
Feuuced. or scaldina and painful.
Sandy. gritty or cloudy settings, 81
Tar or oily-iookina layer which gathers
or Jeiiy-like thiekenine.
Staining of the linen or bad odor.
Temporary changes NAV occur for a time
frcm things eaten, but if the changed an
pearance continues, your kidneys are out
OF order and need help. Neglect may prove
serious. 4
Doan's Kidney Pills correct and regu-
late the kidney secretions, stimulate and
heal sick kidneys, and thereby drive away
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13
SAVED AT THE CRISIS.
Cured After Doctors Gave Up Hone.

Il. R. Hatch, 2576 Cedar Street, Everett.
Washington, says: Il doubt if anyone ever
suffered more than did from kidney trou-
ble.. l endured the greatest agony anyone
can imagine. My back so bad | could hard
y walk. The least jar was or sudden mis-
step caused sharp twinges through my
IONS that fairly made me groan. dreaded
to, stoop for knew what had to suffer
when Strengthened. At times the kidney
secretions passed much too freely. Wills
again there was marked retention. The
secretlons We're almost like blood, offensive
IN odor and terribly painful in passage. {
treated with several physicians and con-
suited two specialists in Seattle and one in
Tacoma. They all told me 1 had Bright's
disease and could expect to live only .
short time: Finally | began using Doan's
Kidney Pills on a friends advice, and to
continued and was completely cured.
Though IS years of age, i am as supple
and active as any man in the country"
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13
Hopeless Case.

DE trouble wild me and muh wife"
admitted old Brother Campers. lam
dat whilst we gree most O. de time.
we don't gree at de same time. l kin
gree bout anything. and she kin gree
bout anything. but we KANT gree
wild each udder bout 1t. When I'm
willing to gree wild her she won't
gree wild me. and when she Is ready
to gree wild me I've changed muh
mind and KANT gree wild her. We kin
bofe gree separate. but we KANT
gree togedder on de same thing at
de same time. and de mo- we tries de
wuss we git. Puck.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13
CoPnered.

Lord Guilford tells story OF a
young lady's resources at a bazaar.
Business was in full swing when a
young man strOlled around the vari.
Gus stalls, with no intention of pur-
chasing anything. AS he passed a
large, beautifully decorated stall the
young lady sellers detained him.
Wont you buy cigarette holder.
sir?" she asked. mo, thank you.
don't smoke" was the curt reply. COR
a pen wiper worked with my own
hands?" Il don't write" Then do
have this nice box of chocolates" 81
don't cat sweets" The young lady's
patience was exhausted. Sir" she
said grimly. will you buy this box
OF soap?"
The young man paid up.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13
The Paper Wedding.

The paper wedding" marks the
completion OF the second year OF
married life, and Is sometimes the
first one celebrated. since the cotton
anniversary seems to offer very few
possibilities in thsgway of unique en-
tertainment. For the Gaper weddings
we can decorate our rol ms and table
with some of the beautiful paper
flowers that are now being mndeled
most exquisitely after the Iatural
owers.-E-rrer's EazaT
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13
Musician and Wit

NJ. Camille Saint-Saens, the srea,
musician. and the lifelong friend O.
animals, took into his home a !ittl.
dog. The enraged concierge waited
his chance and notified the owner O
the house. Soon letter arrived fc
the musiciap~which said. "Monsieu
pS house is4dt geological garf IN,
Saaff1t-Saens sent back the answer
Monsieur, If you wish your house I.
be geological garden you have on
to live in it." IN
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13
Enoineerina IN Montana.

Henry j. Mcdaniel, ex-City Engineer
of Atlanta, now in charge of Govern
ment engineering in Montana. says
that he contracted a terrible cough
which NO physician could relieve, but
was cured by Tayior's Cherokee Rem
edy Of Sweet Gum and Mullen. For
all Colds, Whooping Cough. etc.
AT druggists, e.. SOC. and $1.00 q
bottle.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13

Mrs. Wilson Robinson, 704 Nessle St.,
Toledo, Ohio, writes:
Il feel like new person. I have no
more heavy feelings, no more pain, don't
beHh up gas, can eat most anything
without it hurting me. want to be
working all the time. l have gained
twenty-four pounds.
people that see me now and saw me
two months ago seem astonished. l tell
them Pernna did ii. l will say it is
the only remedy for spring and all other
ailments" II
Ask Your Druggist for a Free Peruna
Almanac for 1912.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13
TO DRIVE OU1. MALARIA

Take tho Ola -.tandard GROyEH TASTELESS
CHILL TONIC u mo what you are ta,:ing
showi 81 e simply slnlnf,e and Iro, in iasseless
people and children, 50 cents
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13

When man buys new hat he
wants one somewhat like the one he
had before-but it's different with q
woman,
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13

e-~~~ A>~~~
Mr.. Henpeck-Do you pull teeth
without pain?
Dentist-Oh! yes, sir.
Mr.. Henpeck-Then you won't do.
My mother-in-law wants to get seven
extracted. SO I'll have to take her
elsewhere.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13
II you can't marry the one you love.
try to love the one you marry.

You will sneeze; perhaps feel chilly.
You think you are catching cold. Don't
wait until you know it. Take dose Of
Hamlins Wizard Oil and you just can't
catch cold.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13

Mrs.. Windows Soothing Syrup for Childre1
teethtng. softens the gums, reduces indamma-
ton. allAys pain. cures wind collie, 3sc bottle,
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13
Speaking Airily.

First Aviator-H.w tar Is 1t to the
next gasoline reservoir?
Second Aviator-Two graveyards
and a spiral glide to your left, Old
man.-Life.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13
SYSTEMIC
CATARRH
RELIEVED
brPERUNA.
MY Husband Also Uses
Peruna.

Mrs. Della
III a y Sa m
uels, W h o 8 G
pic t u re ac-
companies this
tie 8 t j m onlal
and who re-
sides at 35S
N. Condo St.,
Upton, Ind,
write s The
Peruna Co., as
follows:
Eight bot
ties Of Peruna
c o m p le teIy
cured me OF
systemic ca
tarrh Of sew
eral yea r s.
standing, and
If my husband
feels badly or
either Of US
catch cold we
at once take
Peruna." ...
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13

PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS
Youv druggist will refund money II PAZO ONT
MINT fails to cure any case OF Itching, Blind,
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-01-13

backache, rheumatic pain, nervousness. dir
zlness, boating and other results of kidney
disease.
The following case is typical of the cures
effected by Deans Kidney Pills. Grateful
testimony is the best evidence.