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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-05-14
The EAGLE.

According to Washington Irving, the
Delaware Indian had a superstitious
reverence for the eagle, believing that
a guardian spirit in the form Of this
bird watched over them, lowering In
the sky far out of sight. When pleased
with their actions, he sent abundant
:rops and made them have great suc-
cess in hunting. but when dipleased
he would vent his rage in the thunder.
which was his voice. and the lightning,
which was the flashing Of his eye, and
strike dead the object Of his displeas-
ure. They also believed that the feath-
ers Of this bird would render the wear
er invisible and invulnerable.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-05-14
Stale Bread.

1t is generally supposed that the
staleness Of bread arises from its be.
coming actually drier by the gradual
loss of water. but this is not the case,
remarks the Bakers Weekly. Stale
bread contains almost exactly the same
proportion of water as new bread
after it has become completely cold.
The change is merely in the internal
arrangement Of the molecules of the
bread. A proof of this is that If we
put a stale loaf into a closely covered
TIN, expose it for half an hour or an
hour to a heat not exceeding that of
boiling water and then allow it to cool
1t will be restored in appearance and
properties to the state of the new
bread.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-05-14
USE OF TURKISH" WORDS,
Ottonans Themselves Dont Know the
Meaning Of Them.

Ottomans Themselves Dont Know the
Meaning Of Them.
"Sublime porte is one Of those Eu-
ropean expressions for Turkish insti-
tutions which are never used by the
Turks themselves. The Ottoman gov
ernment's official title for itself is HUI
kyumet-i-seniye. the glorious govern.
ment.
Turks do not speak of 1.-The sultan"
but of the "padishah." a Persian term
meaning the father of monarchs.
Turkey is a geographical expression
used outside the land it denotes, but
unknown to those who dwell in it.
The Turks talk Of Roumelia Anadol.
The foreign residents may speak Of
Anatolia. Albania or the Lebanon.
They will tell you they live at Smyr-
ma, Saloniki or Beirut or elsewhere.
but the word Turkey never crosses
their lips. In the realm itself there is
no collective name for the territory Of
the sultan.
Albania. Bulgaria and Roumania, al
though contiguous to one another.
speak three totally different languages.
The Bulgarian tongue is that of an
cient Russia. and Roumanian resembles
that of ancient Rome more closely than
modern Italian does. Albanian has no
marked affinity with any other Ian
guage, though philologists have dis
covered in it some slight traces of
Basque and Hungarian influence. -
New York Sun.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-05-14
UNJUST TO SETTLERS.

The intimation that the Milk river
project may be abandoned by the
government because the results so far
obtained are unsatisfactory, suggests
the possibility Of gross injustice to
the settlers affected. At q hearing
held In Washington last week, at
which settlers on several of the Mon
tans irrigation projects were in atten.
dance, the secretary of the interior is
said to have taken under considera.
ton the matter OF ~suspending work
upon projects whose cost was repre-.
sented by the settlers as excessive and
burdensome.
The evidence presented to the feder.
al authorities did not warrant the
purse OF action suggested. The
complaints OF the settlers referred to
alleged mtsmanagement and expensive
mistakes by the reclamation service
by which the cost charged against
their land will be largely increased.
1t was admitted by government or
cials that some of these allegations
were we'll founded, and it is probable
that an impartial investig alton would
show that the settlers had just cause
for complaint in many OF the matters
presented. The stu alton, in some
cases, may have been exaggerated by
settlers who believe they have not
been given q square deal, but it il the
general belief that work upon these
projects has not been prosecuted with
the view TO economy and quick re.
sults that vat expected.
The settlers affected by these pro.
jects entered into . contract with the
government by which they we're as.
sured 90 adequate water supply a,
. certain cost. Some of them sur
rendered valuable water rights to the
federal authorities, and all of them &C.
copied In good faith the implied
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-05-14

All the news in the River Press,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-05-14
WEDNESDAY, MAY IL, 1918.
THE y WOOL" BILL.

The measure introduced by Senator
Myers of Montana and referred BY
the zen ate TO the committee on inter
sbate commerce, provides:
That 1t shall be unlawful to manu-.
fscture any article Of clothing Of wool,
cotton, silk, hair or fiber In whole or
in part, which is to be m~isbrsnded.
That no articles Of clothing may be
imported into the United States which
srs m%isbrsnded or fail to state what
material the goods are made of.
That transportation companies sre
forbidden to chip from one state to
another any misbrsnded fabric.
The secretary of treasury, sgricul-
ture and commerce are charged with
duty of making rules to enforce the
measure and COLLECT samples of goods
manufactured and offered for sale IN
the interstate commerce.
The bureau of chemistry of the de.
psrtment Of agriculture 10 to make ex-
s%minations of suohigoods the came as
II does food products.
Persons and corporations from
which goods are obtained which are
found to be misbrsnded, will be noti-
6ed BY the secretary Of agriculture
and they will be given an opportunity
10 be heard.
The secretary Of agriculture is to
certify to the facts to q United States
district attorney who must start pro-
per proceedings sgaist the offenders.
That the term ''pure wool" and the
term "woolen goods" must mean
goods of fabrics composed entirely of
wool.
"Mixed goods" must mean fabrics
composed wholly of . combination of
pure wool or cotton, linen and silk,
respectively.
All fabrics which contain mungo,
shoddy or other materials must be
tagged and the proportions of each
material used must be given II it ia
made wholly or in part of cotton,
silk or linen, the proportions must
be plainly given.
Goods found to be misbranded in
either interstate commerce or i'm.
portation, are subject to con6scation.
Nothing to prevent manufacturers
making impure fabrics and Offering
them for sale If they are sold wholly
within the state where they are manu-.
facturrd.
A dealer who canoshow he was az
Innocent purchaser of misbranded
fabrics by producing q guarantee
from the wholesa le or manufacturer
will not be liable to the penalties fol
violating the law.
Besidss the confscation OF goods,
the offender OF offenders are subjec,
10 both fine and Imprisonment 70,
violations of tho act.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-05-14
One Way Of Putting Il.

my dear boy" said Enpeck, who
happened to be in a confidential mood.
you will never know what real happi-
ness is until you get married"
You don't mean It'll" exclaimed Sim
gleton. astonished at such a remark
from such an unexpected source.
Its n fact" rejoined Enpeck: "but
then 1t will be too late for you to appre-
ciate it."-LondOn Answers,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-05-14
Rapidly Aged.

Client ito matrimonial agent)-You
showed me this lady's photo last year
and told me she vas twenty-five. but
after making inquiries ! find she is
over thirty. Matrimonial Agent-W Well.
you see. her father died lately and that
aged her very much.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-05-14
..eat ~Provocation.

you say. madam. that you were
6nder great excitement when you
struck this woman"
Eyes, She had just found the family
Bible with my age IN it,"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-05-14
OFFICIAL PAPER OF cHoU1EAU COUNTY

~ letters and communications containing mat
~ tntended for publication In this paper should
~ sddressed to "The River Press" and the name
q "a scriter must BE- giren to insure attention.
Local advertisements stH be Inserted IN these
esswasns at the rate Of ten cents per line from
tesNstsat sad yfse ce~ts per line from regular ad-
Otrttsers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-05-14
The Easiest TAX.

Probably the easiest task ia for q
poor man to tell what a rich man
should do with his money.-Atchison
Globe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
MOLINE TARS MAY SEE
OPENING OF BIG DITCH

Moline naval reserves are to be
given an opportunity to participate, in
conjunction with other reserves from
Illinois and other states, in the open
ing of the Panama canal Lieutenant
w. c. Jirdinston, commander of the
Seventh division OF Illinois, located at
Moline, is responsible for this an
nouncement.
According to Lieutenant Jiridinston,
a bill is now pending before the ma
tional congress which provides that
every nation of the world shall be in
vited TO send battleship or a fleet
to participate in the opening. The
United States, it is understood, WI
muster its entire feet for the event,
and the naval reserves, as result,
Will be afforded the privilege of wit
Messing what will probably be the
largest number Of vessels ever as
sembled at one time and place.
Complete arrangements for the trip
will not be made until May %. when
Captain Evans, state commander, will
come TO Moline for inspection Of the
local body
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
WOMAN'S AUXILIARY TO
MEET IN MOLINE IN 1914

Moline next year will entertain the
convention of the woman's auxiliary
TO the board of foreign missions of
Quincy Episcopal diocese. This was de-
cided at the meeting held in Galesburg
Tuesday. Mrs. Granville H. Sherwood
Of this city was named as one of the
delegates to the trienniaI meeting to
be held in New York city in October.
Announcement was made that Miss
Aindley Of Chicago would hold a
meeting of instruction at Trinity
church, here, June 10, all nearby
parishes 10 take advantage OF this
meeting.
The following officers we're elected:
Honorary president - Mrs. NJ. E
Fawcett, Quincy.
President-Mrs. George A. cellar
Peoria
Treasurer-Mrs. Eastes, Galesburg
secretary-Miss Davidson, Garth
age.
Vice presidents-Rock Island dean
cry, Mrs. Ann Stent, Moline; Quincy
Mrs. J. z. Blackburn, Quincy; Gales
burg, Mrs. f. R. Everett, Galesburg
Peoria, Mrs. Frances Wilson, Tiskil
wa.
President junior auxiliary-Mrs. G
H Sherwood. Rock Island.
United offering custodian-Miss E
S. Sherwood, Moline
Educational secretary-Sister Jose
phine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
DISPLAY
DISTURBS MILAN
Livery Stable Owner and Farm
er Mix and Latter Has to
Pay a Fine.

The usual quiet and country charm
Of Milan was rudely disturbed yes
terday afternoon with a full grown
fstic encounter. Honore De Paw,
farmer residing three miles south
west of the community, journeyed to
the metropolis during the storm and
insisted on bringing his team into the
livery barn OF w. Y Milstead.
This procedure the gallant horse
man did not take kindly too, so it is
said. and urged that Honore desist
until two ladies who were in the barn
had an opportunity to start their
horses for home. De Paw, who had
come into the building, refused to
leave and the proprietor is alleged
to have pushed his male guest out
into the street. The farmer immed-
lately swore out a warrant charging
assault and battery and at the hearing
held before Justice Benjamin Crow
der, the defendent was fined IS and
costs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
La Vita Tonight
Free Concert This Evening on
the Vacant Lot, Corner Twen-
ty-Fourth Street and
Fifth Avenue.
FlasT TIME IN THIS CITY
Preparations Being Made 20 Accom-
modate Immense 6udisnce-con-
cert 20 Begin at 7:3o.

Although the great Lavita has been
IN Rock Island only a day, already it
has been generally known that he
would begin tonight the series OF free
lectures and demonstrations will prove
so eagerly awaited, and il is expected
thai an unusually large number Of PEG.
pie Will be present. From a glimpse
OF the program 1t can be seen that
there will be in these entertainments
something OF interest TO all, music by
the colored minstrel band, and the
Nashville Students quartet, and a
number Of specialties by the high class
colorcd vaudeville artists AS for the
I-aVita man. II the half told is true. mis-
lectures and concerts which have been
TO be worth seeing and hearing. as he
f. a man uf great magnetism. and re.
ports from other cities say his deliv-
cry and thought rank him among the
foremost orators OF the day. When
interviewed he stated that he intended
to start his work at once. so people
may know what la Vita is. Concert
IS free TO all. Everybody welcome.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
HAYS HAIR HEALTH
THE FAVORITE
REFINED WOMEN GIVE THIS THE
PREFERENCE.

It's the easiest way TO keep your
hair natural colored and youthfuLlook.
ing, and prevent it from turning grey.
It's just as important as keeping your
skin in good condition. Beautiful, nat
ural colored hair is more important to
every woman than anything else.
The simplest, safest and easiest way
is to use Hays Hair Health. Gives
absolute satisfaction and a few appli-
cations will restore it to its natural
color-removes all traces of dandruff
and gives vitality and life to grey and
lifeless hair.
Nature intended that every one should
have abundant, youthful looking hair.
Don't neglect it-help her along. Beau
tiful hair, more than anything else, con-
tributes TO a woman's good looks.
Hays Hair Health is keeping thous-
ands of men and women's hair dark,
glossy. natural colored and beautiful.
It's so nice AID clean TO use You'll
never regret buying it when you see
the difference it makes in your appear
ance
Free: Sign this adv. and take it to
the following druggists and get a soc
bottle of Hays Hair Health and a Csc
cake of Harfns Soap for soc; or 81
bottle OF Hays Hair Health and two
Csc cakes of Harfna Soap free for 81.
Harper House Pharmacy-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
TralnIoad Of Autos.

A trainload OF automobiles passed
city over the Rock Island
yesterday on the way from Chicago to
Los Angeles. This is said to be the
largest shipment Of automobiles ever
made from any automobile manufac-
turing center. Il was sent by the
Lincoln Motor Car works of Chicago
to B. F. Taylor OF Los Angeles, who
is agent for the company on the coast.
There are $50 cars in the shipment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
Rheumatisn Relieved in Few Hours.

y. b. Langley, Madison, Wis, says:
Il was almost helpless with rheuma-
tism for about five months. Had it in
my neck so ] could not turn my head,
and all through my body. / tried
three doctors and many remedies
without any relief whatever until /
procured Dr.. Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism. In a few hours the
pain was relieved and IN three days
the rheumatism was completely cured
and l was at work" Sold by Otto
Grotian. 1901 Second avenue, Rock
Island; Gust Schlegel & Son, 22O
West Second street. Davenport
(Adv.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15

VI. Blair Coan, investigator for the
committee, on the night of April 90,
that such an affidavit was in exist
ence.
VREDENBURGH NOT NAMED.
Mr.. Vredenburgh's name does not
appear in the affidavit, nor is anything
said Of a second woman. Miller is the
name under which Vredenburgh is said
TO have registered.
The entire hearing last night occu-
pied II minutes. The committee met
in a senate committee room with only
few members of the legislature. Sew
eral hundred persons were turned
away. MIR. Vredenburgh, who is the
son of a wealthy lumberman, was the
first witness.
DO you know of any improperly be
tween Barratt O'Hara and a woman
named Robinson, or any other woman,
in the Hotel Sherman on Jan. 17?" ask
ed Senator Ettelson.
Il do not" replied Mr. Vredenburgh
''Or on Jan. 1872" continued Senator
Ettelson.
Il do not"
Ian. 1872"
/ NO"
DO you know of your own knowl-
edge Of any affidavit signed by Maude
Robinson relating to the subject of this
investigation? continued Senator Et-
telson.
mo. sir" said vredenburgh. 81 do
not"
Did you ever see any such aft
davit?"
No"
That's ALL" said Senator Ettelson,
dismissing the witness.
DAVIS TELLS OF AFFIDAVIT.
! Mr. Davis was then questioned
DO you know a woman named
Msude ROBINSON" asked Senator Ell
teison.
Il do" said Mr.. Davis
Have you obtained an affidavit
from her recently"
81 have"
How did you happen to do so? What
was your purpose?"
This was my purpose" said Davis.
Among the witnesses before the sen.
ate committee was man named Der.
by, superintendent of the international
Shoe company's factory. / thought he
got q terrible grilling. l thought il
was very unfair and made up my mind
that if they ever tried to grill me
would be prepared to defend myself
from him"
From whom?" interrupted Senator
Ettelson.
From Lieutenant Governor O'Hara,
said Davis.
Hearing OF this episode got Maudt
Robinson to make ne sworn state
ment If was called and grilled az
this fellow was l wanted to be pre-
pared to defend myself 1t was fol
my own personal use"
rs this the afidavit?" asked Sena
tor Ettelson. producing the document
Yes said Davis.
N OWN HANDWRITING.
whose handwriting is it?'
MY own"
Who is Ensel, who witnessed it?'
My partner"
"Ho'S did you intend to use this?"
why. If he accosted me as he die
Mr.. Derby ! would naturally be com
PEELED TO tell what knew about hin
and would have to be prepared tt
prove IL with an AFFIDAVIT"
The witness was excused withou
further examination. James II. Pad
dock. clerk Of the senate, who ha
custody OF the affidavit, testified tina
b the affidavit had not been out of MI
possession since it was turned over Il
him a week age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
TEX OF AFFIpAvIT.
The affidavit roads.

The affidavit reads:
'Maude Robinson being duly sworn
IN due form OF law. says that on or
about the nth of January, 1913, she
met Barratt OHara, lieutenant COVER
nor OF Illinois, on the Chicago & Alton
train on the way 10 Chicago, and that
tho said Barratt O'Hara and afIiant had
drawing room on said train going 70
Chicago, and that on their arrival in
said city they were registered as man
and wife at the Hotel Sherman in said
city OF Chicago under the name Of T.
n Duncan and wife and occupied. with
'bnc J. f. Miller, rooms SIP and 5l3 and
6l5 in said hotel on the 18th day of
January, and occupied said rooms until
tho goth day Of January last, and on
that day registered out"
The affidavit was sworn TO on April
% before William Ensel, a partner Of
Samuel Davis. April % was the day
the O'Hara committee held the hear
ms in Springfield at which Davis had
been suhpoenaed 70 appear Previous
testimony has indicated that Deputy
Sheriff Richard NJ. Sullivan had told
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
C0LoREO WOMAN WAVES
PRELIMINARY HEARING

Mrs. Winifred Barnett, co,ored wo-
man ard alleged murderess, was
brought before Magistrate Roddewig
in Davenport yesterday afternoon for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15

band in their home On East Eleventh
street. Mrs. Barnett has steadfastly
refused to make any statement what
ever on the crime. she viii In all
probability have her tria. al the Sep
TENDER term of court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
Extra Bargains
In
HAIR
For
Friday Only

2S-inch natural
wavy Switches in
triple strands, can
be used for all the
latest styles in
hairdressing, spe-
cial at $3.50.
30-inch Coronet
Braids, only S2.99.
24-inch Transfer
nations to fit all
around the head, a
wonderful help to
ladies with thin
hair, sale price
$1.e8.
We have secured
the services of ex-
pert operators who
will be pleased to
demonstrate treat
ments that will
benefit everybody.
Hair Goods Par
lors, Second Floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15

touch of rheumatism, or twiage
OF neuralgia. whatever the trouble is,
Chamberlain Liniment drives away
the pain at once and cures the COM
plant quickly. First application gives
relief. Sold by all drusgists.-(Ady)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15

her preliminary trial on the charge
OF murder in the first degree for the
shooting of her husband, George Bar
nett, two weeks ago.
The woman waived the preliminary.
plead not guilty and was remanded 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15

the county Jail, no bonds being per-
mitted in q case where murder in the
first degree is the charge. She has
not as yet retained an attorney.
Since being incarcerated in the
county Jail for the killing Of her hus-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
O'HARA is UPHELD
BY VREDENBURGH
Springfield Man Declares He
Knows of No Improper Con-
duct by Official.
ENUMERATION IS IN VIEW
Liquor Man Admits He Got Woman's
Affidavit TO Foil the "Save"
Committee.

Springfield, H. May 15.-Testimony
favorable to Lieutenant Governor
Barratt O'Iiara was given before the
investigating committee last night by
Thomas Nredenburgh OF Springfield.
Mr.. Vredenburgh said he had no
knowledge of any improper conduct on
the part OF the lieutenant governor
and Maude Robinson, who signed the
affidavit rejecting upon Mr.. OHara's
character. Members of the committee
did not question Mr.. Vredenburgh re-
garding the circumstances Of his ar
rival al the Hotel Sherman in Chicago
with the Lieutenant governor, Miss
Robinson and another woman, who has
been said to have been Mrs. Mabel
Davidson Inbusch.
LIQUOR MAN on STAND.
Samuel Davis. the Springfield whole
sale liquor dealer Tho got Miss Robin
son to make the affidavit. also testi-
fed. He said he desired the affidavit
TO protect himself from the OHara
senatorial white slave" committee,
which had subpoenaed him because OF
his reported interest in property used
b. immoral resorts.
One or two additional witnesses may
be examined later by the Ettelson com.
mittee, which expects 10 make its re.
port 10 the senate next week. II will
report that charges rejecting against
the character OF Lieutenant Governor
O'Hara we're without foundation.
For the first time during the in,
vestigation the committee last night
made public the text Of the affidavit
signed by Miss Robinson. While con
tanning an intimation of improper con
duct on the part of the lieutenant gov
ernor, it makes no specific charges
Miss Robinson testified before the Et
telson committee last Saturday that
Mr. o'Hara was not guilty of any i'm
propriety
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
Sale of Silks
and WOOlenS

54-inch Mohair Sicilians In
blacks, etc, and all wool voiles
in black and navy, cheap at
their regular price of 75c yard.
Friday only sec.
Sicilians in short lengths, from
l to 5-yard lengths. Friday 3ec
a yard.
Silks y
32-inch mixed Tub Silks, In
plain and striped effects, CSC
quality, Friday only for3eo
All silk Foulards, and fancy
stripe and dotted Silks, that are
an exceptionally good value for
our regular price of 5sc, for
Friday only sec. Main Floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
A Great Friday Sale
of Handkerchiefs

Women's all linen embroider-
ed Handkerchief, Csc values,
15c.
Women's all linen Initial
Handkerchiefs, 10c values, 2 for
15c.
Women's linen hand-embroid-
cred Initials, CSC values, 19c
each.
Women's all linen hemstitch-
ed Handkerchiefs, Sc each.
Women's Shamrock lawn and
linen embroidered Handker-
chiefs, 15c and 19c values, 1oc
each.
MADEIRA and Bernese hand
embroidered Handkerchiefs, 75c
values, 3sc each.
Main Floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15
Velvet Carpet
Regular $500 [Qo
Value, Friday wv

In both stair and hall widths
and designs comes this remarkable
value. Third Floor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-15

One-Third Off Every Cloth Suit We Have in Stock

Children's Dresses
Regular $1.5o, q 10
Friday price -. .p4'A/
Colored Dresses to At ages from
2 to IA years.