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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
SOCIETY CIRCUS AT RuRTIs.

A PACKED HOUSE GREETED
the opening performance of the soci-
ETY. circus and hippodrome put on at
the Burtis, Davenport last evening by
local talent under the direction of
Mrs. Florence Magill Wallace. An
elaborate program of three acts was
presented with the following cast of
characters:
Ring master-Dr. C. L. Leigh.
Clowns-Carl Becker, Harry Warn
ken, Edward Eckhardt, Walter Schlaif-
ke
Tony Alligretti-Calvin Bard.
Cherry sisters-By Themselves?
Indian chief-Harold Lusk.
Wizard of Oz-Bruce Morgan.
Chauncy OlcOtt-Henry Wheelock.
Prince Maximillian-Robert Mitch
ell.
George Cohan-George S. McKib-
ben.
Sympathy duet-E. G. Holbrook and
Miss Ruth Benkert.
Lillian Russell-Mrs. Waterman.
Madame Butterfly-Mrs. Amalia
Schmidt Gobble.
Senore AmadCro-Niss Julia Ryan.
Zulu Princess-Miss Ruth Benkert.
Anna Held-Miss Elsa Simon.
| Elsie Janis-Miss Dorothy Simpson
! Pink ladyvMiss Eugene Robson.
Girl of the Golden West-Mrs. r. n
Stauffer
Red Cross nurse-Mrs. Marion L.
| Powers.
Ozma from Oa-Miss Marguerite
Merriman.
The Gardner, boy soprano-Eldor
Day.
Norm; ndie Peasant-Miss Amelia
Driscoll
Rosie-Miss Lillian. Sterling.
Those from Rock Island participat
ing in the performance were George
S. McKibben, Miss Dorothy Simpson
Miss Elsa Simon, Robert Mitchell
John Potter, Ben Potter, w. B. Nor
gan and Dillon Sperry.
The performance will be repeate,
this evening, and the proceeds from
the affair will go for the benefit .
tho West Side Cettlement of Daven
pert.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
FAREWELL DANCING PARTY.

MISS ETA TRILLING OF BOS-
ton, Mass, who has been the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Harry Frankel, of
East Moline, and other relatives in
this city. was the guest of honor at a
farewell party given Tuesday evening
at Beselin's hall. The hall was dec
GRATED with flowers and festoons in
the Halloween colors. Thirty couples
were the guests and dancing was en-
joyed till late hour. Frappe was
served during the evening. Ben Rose
In a neat speech presented to Miss
Trilling pair of opera glasses, the
gift of her sister, Mrs. Frankel. The
evening proved very delightful one
Miss Trilling left yesterday for hel
home in Bos on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
READING CIRCLE PROGRAM.

A PLEASANT MEETING OF THE
Fortnightly Reading circle was held
yesterday at the home of Mrs. o. V.
Holmgrain, Gil FcTty-fourth street.
Mrs. Grant Hultberg read an article
On Militant Suffragets in England"
in which was explained the causes for
the militant movement and the results
accomplished so far. officers for the
year were chosen as follows:
President-Mrs. Grant Hultberg.
Vice President-Mrs. C. l. Petersen
Secretary-Mrs S. J. Sebelius.
The circle is this year alternating
fiction reading and the discussion of
current topics at its meetings. The
program as outlined for the year is:
House of a Thousand Welcomes"
Litsett, Mrs. Peter Benzon; Where
There's a Will" Mary Reinhart, Mrs.
c. l. Petersen; "Woman's Suffrage in
Finland Mrs. X. T. Anderson; The
Postmaster Joseph Lincoln, Mrs. o.
( V. Holmgrain; Captain Joes Sister
Alice" Louise Lee, Mrs. o. p. Ander-
son; The Primary Law" Mrs. An
I
tunities," George Gibbs, Mrs A. G.
I Anderson; The Head of Hundred, "
Goodwin" Mrs. E. T. Anderson; The
Recall" Mrs. s. ] Sebelius; "Spright
| ly Romance of Marsac," Seewell. Mrs
Grant Hultberg; The Country OF
Pointed FRS" Paul Jewell. Mrs. X T.
/ Anderson; THE Referendum" Mrs.
D. W. Dahlsten; Matrimonial Blu
reau," Caroline Wells, Mrs. Andrew
Kempe; May Iverson, Her Book
Elizabeth Jordan, Mrs. c. /. Petersen;
The Commission Form and Suffrage
Privilege in Illinois," Mrs. ]. Hassel
quist: THE Perfect Tribute" Mary r
Andrews, Mrs S. J. Sebelius; This
Toy Shop" Margaret Gerry, Mrs. D
". Dahlsten. Two new members were
voted into the society to I'LL vacancies
Mrs. Holmgrain served an elaborat,
luncheon at the close of the afternoon
Mrs. y. ]. Forsberg will be the host
ess in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16

Island club. Mrs. Charlotte NJ. Gaige,
representing the National Society for
Broader Education, was present at the
meeting and conferred with the circle
relative 10 bringing artists of known
merit here under the circle auspices.
Just what the entertainment will con-
sist of is not now made public The
circle has also arranged for a benefit
performance at the Empire theatre
for Oct % and tickets to be sold by
the Daughters were given out yester-
day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
JOLLY 500 CLUB.

THE JOLLY 500 CLUB MEMBERS
held a pleasant meeting yesterday
with Mrs. ]. Hansen, 519 Nineteenth
avenue. Moline as the hostess. In the
games of 500 the first prize went to
Mrs. Frank Thierman, the second to
Mrs. Fred Reessing and the consola-
ton to Mrs H. F. Claussen, while Mrs.
Peter Lanhbehn, Jr., took the BOBBY
favor. A lunch was served at the
small tables after the games. The
club will be entertained in two weeks
by Mrs. VanHorbeck in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
WMT ono
HOME
pQeBLENS|
mrs ELIzABErH TE9wQ5oN

Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am a girl
Of fourteen and would like to entertain
some girl friends at my home by CIV
ing a party.
10 don't know what TO do.
have never had a party and have
never been to a party.
EiC2) What would be nice to have to
eat?
go What should l do when they
hrst get there?
Ia What games would be nice to
play. as ! cant get a book or any
thing? KATHRYN.
% You might have a candy pull,
~ dear It's lots Of fun. Write
out an invitation to each girl and
boy you want to come TO your party
Tel each to bring an apron, becauce
it's going to be a candy-pull. Get
some girl who has given parties to
help you. Your mother will be glau
70 help you, too.
Fix up the house with any fo-~ ers
you can get, and make streamers Of
ribbon or colored crepe paper for
QbCOTdLluE Alt IDOlll5s Ahh Gnu
white CT blue and white would be
pretty. Get together IL the material
for making the candy; also have 'op-
corn ready TO pop, so you can make
popcorn balls. or sailed popcorn.
Here is a recipe for taffy: TWO
cups molasses, two cups brown sugar
one-half cup water, one-third cup win
egar. two tablespoons butter. Boil un
til brittle when dropped in cold water
Before taking from fire add one-quar
ter: teaspoon baking soda, stir a cou
pie Of times to mix thoroughly, theI
pour on creased plate. Pull as soon a.
cool. Add to this recipe according T.
the number Of guests you have.
~ Make dainty cheese and mea
Sandwiches OF brown and white
bread. Have both sweet and SOU
pickles, cake and cookies, sweet eide
or lemonade. and popcorn.
CD Tell them you are very glat
TO see them and direct them TO Don
10 take off their hats and coats.
az Post Office" Jerusalem,
drop the Handkerchief" Button
Button"
Dear Mrs. Thompson: ! am a ma
of twenty-eight years Of age and /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
oAKHILL SOCIAL CLUB.

MRS. HAROLD LlTTEN AT HER
home, 1884 Twenty-ninth street, enter
tanned the Oakhill Social club yes
terday afternoon. The time passed
very pleasantly with general sociabl-
ity and fancy work and the hostess
served lunch. Mrs E. F. Burch, 1903
Twenty-ninth street, will entertain the
club in two weeks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
PARTY FOR MISS POTTER.

MRS. c. L. STEINHAGEN, AT
her home, 1861 Twentieth street,
entertained a company of Is yester-
day at party il honor of Miss Leah
Potter, who leaves soon for an ex-
tended stay at Indianapolis, Ind. A
luncheon was served during the after
noon and the remainder of the time
was devoted to sociability and the
enjoyment of musical numbers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
1t is in time of sudden mishap or

1t is in time of sudden mIshap or
accident that Chamberlain's Liniment
can be relied upon TO take the place
OF the family doctor, who cannot al
ways be found at the moment Then
IL is that Chamberlain's Liniment is
never found wanting. In cases Of
sprains. cuts, wounds and bruises
Chamberiain's Liniment takes out the
soreness and drives away the pain.
Sold BY all Enthusiastically
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
IVY CINCH CLUB,

MEMBERS OF THE IVY CINCH
club enjoyed an outing yesterday, the
company going to the Colonial hotel,
where they played four tables of 500
and were later served with l four
course dinner. No special prizes in
the games were given, but each lady
was presented with a cut-glass sugar
and cream set. They enjoyed the
afternoon very much. Mrs. John
Konosky, 1928 Fifth-and-a-half ave-
nue., will be the hostess to the club
in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
POSTPONE PARTY.

THE DANCING PARTY TO HAVE
been given last evening by Oakleaf
camp 1495, r. N A, OF South Rock
Island, was postponed uatil Friday,
Oct. "a, when it will be held at Wood.
men hall in South Rock Island. Schroe-
der's orchestra will give the dance pro-
gram and the affair is for the general
public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
TRINITY GUILD.

THE WEEKLY MEETING OF
Trinity guild of Trinity Episcopal
church was held yesterday afternoon
with Mrs. A. J. Lindstrom, 1873 TWEEN
ty-second street, as the hostess The
regular work was done and the host
ess served a lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
CIRCLE PLANS RECITAL.

AT A CALLED MEETING OF THE
Silver Cross circle of Kings Daugh
tiers held last evening at the home of
Miss Elsa Simon, 7O2 Twenty-frst
street, plans were made for a song
recital to be given Nov Is at the Rock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16

Mrs John Chaytor Brinton, better
known as Mrs. Willie James, surprised
London society by her recent marriage
not much more than a year after her
popular husbands death. Mr.. and
Mrs. Willie James were favorite hosts
of the late King Edward, who fire.
quently visited them at their beautiful
house, West Dean Park Chichester.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16

man proved herself to be a valuable
addition to the already strong con-
seryatory faculty of Augustana. She
is a young woman of engaging per-
sonality, and has received broad ed
ucation along musical lines. Follow
ing the recital, a reception was held
by the conservatory faculty in Cable
hall for Miss Lidman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
UcAL LODGE o. =.

UCAL LODGE No. COS, /. o. o. F.
will hold meeting this evening
al Odd Fellows hall, at which time the
second degree will be conferred. Fol-
lowing the work there will be an en-
tertainment for members in the lodge
rooms.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
Reception for African NJ. e. Pastor.

The members of Wayman chapel
of the African NJ. f. church, corner
Fifth -and-a-half avenue and Thirteenth
street, will tender a reception to Rev.
w. H. Saunders, their pastor and his
family. Friday evening. Oct II, in
appreciation of their return for an
other year. All well wishers of the
church and friends of the pastor and
his family are cordially invited to at
tend. An excellent program will be
rendered, consisting of choruses, quar-
tets, trios, dues, solos. addresses in
terspered with music by Clark's or
chestra. c. f. Enoch will be master
of ceremonies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16

Oysters are at their best during the
cold months, but are in season from
September until May. Oysters have
some nutritive qualities and are cas-
lily digested, especially when eaten
raw. Few realize the very great diff
ference in the flavor of oysters, so
great care should be used in their
selection; having them plump and pur-
chased only under sanitary conditions.
When bought in the she'll all the juice
should be saved which adds to the
flavor of the dish being prepared, or
If served raw, plain or as a cocktail.
Those who wish to enjoy this delicious
food in its utmost perfection, must
eat ii the moment it is opened.
| Bulk oysters should be placed in a
! colander over a bowl and half cup
of water to each quart of oysters
should be poured over them, then re-
move any bits of shell either with or
fastened to the oyster. If they are
to be fried, wipe dry and for any 9th
er purpose drain.
OYSTER COCKTAIL.
Materials-Small oysters, six; cat
sup, one tablespoonful; horseradish.
one tablespoonful; lemon juice, one
half tablespoonful; tabasco, two drops;
salt, one-fourth teaspoonful.
Directions-Select small oysters,
and prepare as directed above. Set
in a cold place covered until ready
to serve. Distribute six or eight in
the cocktail glasses and turn over
the given ingredients we'll mixed to
gether.
Instead of cocktail glasses, sweet
green or red peppers may be used
by cutting off the tops and making
them into cases.
OYSTER STUFFING FOR POULTRY.
= Materials-Turkey 10 pounds; oys
: tiers, II; stale bread crumbs, one ant
! one-third cup; celery, chopped, one
! half cup; butter, one tablespoonful
parsley, chopped, one-half tablespoon
full; bay leaf, one-half; onion, chopped
one; sage, one tablespoonful; thyme
. one sprig or pinch; salt and pepper.
:, Directions-Wash and drain tn
h oysters. Wet the stale bread crumb
q with hot water, squeezing thoroughly
n Chop fine the liver and gizZard @
n the turkey and put tablespoon O
!. fat (peanut or olive oil is good) int
: the frying pan; chop the onion an
v add the chopped liver and gizzard; a
q they begin to brown in the pan, thro'
q in the chopped herbs and brea
G crumbs which have been mixed we
with the sage Stir all well togethe
with the butter.
Now add water until moist and tn
n right consistency, about one-half Gu
70 will probably be needed 1t is no.
Il ready to have the oysters nike
M through it and stuffed into the tn
r. key or fowl Never stuff or press tn
in dressing in too tight; allow for swell
Nv ing or expansion of the dressing. TIL
ar dressing is good with chicken.
he OYSTERS A la CROUsTADEs.
IN Materials-Oyster one pint; mill
q one-half pint; pimientoes. two: ceieI
Id salt, one-fourth teaspoon; salt. one te
spoon: butter, two tablespoonful
flour, two tablespoonfuls.
Directions-Have the milk heatin
T in the -~~-4e boiler; rub the butt,
II, and -four together and add to the h
sr- milk Stir until smooth, add the pir
all ientoes or sweet peppers), cut
* small pieces, and put in the remainir
A 1 seasonings. Cut the crust from &
sr- oblong loaf of bread scoop out Il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
become famous for its cures of coughs.
colds, Group and influenza. Try it
when in need. 1t contains no harm
full substance and always gives prompt
relief. Sold by all druggists.-(Ady
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
BAPTIST OCTOBER COFFEE

THE LADIES OF THE FIRST
Baptist church will hold the October
coffee party tomorrow afternoon at
the home of Mrs. ]. j. Ingram, 705
Seventeenth street.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-11-28
Personal Mention

Hon. Peter Burke visited his fam
lily in Reno during the holiday.
Mrs. Ed Yerington visited Reno
Wednesday, returning in time for the
home bird yesterday.
Postoffice Inspector Mearines was
a passenger for Virginia City on the
express this morning.
Ben Cardinal arrived from Reno
this morning and continued on to
his home at Minden.
Jimmy Stanton spent Thanksgiv-
ing with his relatives in Carson, re.
turning to Reno last night.
Harold Rosenbrock returned tc
his duties with the Bell Telephone
company at Reno this morning.
Miss Hazel Glass of Reno, passet
through this morning to Ludwig
where she will take charge OF IN:
local school.
Chris Wager left today for his min
ing property in the vicinity of Noun,
House to complete his annual a.
sessment work.
Charles Nelson and family anl
Hans Nelson OF Gold Switch, spen
Thanksgiving in Carson, the guest
OF Jess Paxton.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-11-28

George Bryson Of Reno, assistant
sergeant-at-arms of the assembly dur
ing the last session, reported for
jury duty in the Federal court today.
Will Mackey, with Mrs. Mackey
and daughter Dorothy, was a passen-
ger for Reno Wednesday evening on
a holiday visit with relatives. They
returned today.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Smith, the
newly-weds, are housed temporarily
a, Mrs. B. Smiths. Mr.. Smith is IN
the office Of Emmett Boyle of the
Tax Commission.
Dave Foote, a former Carson boy,
spent the holiday with his mother
and sister in this city. Dave is To-
! Gated at Sacramento, whittier he will
return this week.
Miss Stotesbury, stenographer in
the Carson office of Sweeney &
| M%orehouse, was among the passen-
gers from Reno this morning, re-
| turning from a brief visit with her
father.
Col. II. B. Maxon was among
those summoned on the special We
nire called for jury service in the
damage case of Porta VS.. Keane.
/ Wonder Mining company before the
Federal court.
Attorneys II. ". Morehouse, Nil
Ter and Dixon journeyed to Reno TO
their Thanksgiving dinners will
their families. Returning they re
sumed the legal battle before thu
Federal court today.
Major G.. w. ingalls,, V. n. Cur
tbs, II. H. Clark, Charles Harms, J
c. Clark, and J. V. Mccormick, O
Reno, arrived on the express thu
morning, summoned as prospective
jurors in the u. S. District court.
Ned Fothergill, who was operate,
upon for Hernia three weeks ago
was on the streets this morning
shaking hands with his friends an,
being congratulated on his recovery
He says he is as sound as a dollar
and feels better than he has TO
wears.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-11-28
To Appeal Subscribers

Tomorrow the Appeal will likely
be on very late. 1t will not be the
fault Of the paper. The fault rests
wi h the power company. They no
tiff ID us today that power would be
off till 3 or 4 o'clock tomorrow after
nc N, and as power is necessary to
run the linotype and the presses we
viii be unable to do anything till it
arrives. We are sorry for the in
convenience, but it is one of those
cases where one is helpless.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-11-28

Your advertising placed in the Ev-
ening Appeal will reach the people
and bring results.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-11-28
Receives Bad News

Mrs. f. c. Knapp received a tele-
gram Wednesday announcing the
Sudden death of ner nephew, DR..
Elmer ID. Gibson, a former resident
of this city where he spent his boy
hood days.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-11-28

Eugene Howell, with Mrs. How
ell, arrived from Tonopah today.
Mr.. Howell will attend the meeting
of the State Bank Commission OF
which he is a member. tomorrow.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-11-28

REGAN'S-Opposite the depot. cat
ers to the trade of the general pub
lie and has on hand the bet Of all
lines of wines, liquor and cigars.
Excellent service and courteous
treatment. A fair share of public
patronage solicited.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-11-28
At Dicks Tomorrow Night

In addition to the grand concert
at Dicks Place to morrow night, a
splendid lunch consisting Of roast
pork, apple sauce and salad, will be
dispensed. Come early and get a
choice cut.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-11-28
Spawn Plentiful

James Easton, who with James
Vogt, has been gathering spawn at
Marlette Lake for the State Fish
Commission, will depart tonight
for Verdi.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-11-28
Names Faculty Committee

Commenting the efforts OF the
student body of the University OF
Nevada TO establish self government
through a student council now being
organized. DR.. J. f. Stubs, presi-
dent of the university, has appointed
a faculty committee of three members
tC work with the students commit
tee in completing the constitution
for SUBMISSION after approval by the
students, to the academic council.
DR.. Stubs delivered an extended ad-
dress t o the students at the assembly
held today, the first he has made TO
the students as a whole this year.
In addition to commencing the stu
dent council plan, he urged upon the
students to let no outside interests
keep them from doing the highest
quality of college work of which
they are capable.
DR.. Stubs named as the faculty
committee Prof. Charles Haseman,
Prof. r. c. Thompson, and Athletic
Director Amos Elliott.
Will Marry at Ely
Many OF the friends of Miss Annie
Vieirra will be surprised to hear she
will leave on the express this even
ing to make her permanent home in
Ely. Immediately after Miss Weir
ra's arrival in Fly on Saturday after
room, she will be conveyed to a
handsomely furnished bungalow
where she will change her name &c
Mrs. Raymond Wallace Workman
Miss Vieirra was born in this city
and is popular in church circles. She
is the oldest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Vieirra, for the past thir-
ty-five years residents of Carson.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-11-28
WOOD-COAL

Coal and dry wood, also first-class
iced of all kinds for sale at the
II. c. Kateleman Hay and Feed
Yard. All orders promptly deliv-
cred. Phone 1-5-1-1.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-11-28
You Must Read This

Saves 60 per cent of your fuel bills.
Order the Hydrocarbon Burner from
the first shipment. What a Christ
mas present! | am the agent.
If G.. w. FISHER, Box AIS.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-11-28
I Am Santa Claus

And will saw you 90 per cent or
your fuel bills. Talk about money
Why, the Hy%drocarbon Burner
makes it for you.
If G.. w. FISHER, Box AIS.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-11-28

Mrs. Frank Folsom is visiting with
friends in Carson. Her son Ernest
will join her this afternoon.
Chief of Police Hillhouse OF Reno
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-20
She Got the Holiday

She ardeutly desired a rather eXpen-
sive holiday trip. and so she preached
the subject to her husband.
Jane" said he, impressively I'D
like you to go this trip. / know you
want to 60, and I'd be glad 10 let you
go ] mean, Of course. I'd be glad for
your sake But the fact Is, I simply
can't do IT, Next week I've got to pay
up an / O. U. for $500, and | can't
spare a penny"
Jane looked him up and down
''Nery well. Josiah she said. very
Well II you think the man who holds
your J. q. L. can make it hotter for
you than ! Can-very we'll
Jane got her holiday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-20
Things Worth Remembering

Queensland, Australia, is half as
big as Germany. Austria and Hun
gary put together Its area is S,497
square miles
In China and Japan railway sign
boards bear the names of places in
both English and the native Ian
guage.
In Russia. only II in 10000 peo-
pie are mad; in England the rate Is
81 in 10000
Iron is seven times as heavy as
water, bulk for bulk, and gold nine
teen times.
The current of the Thams aver
ages two miles an hour, that of the
Rhine, six miles.
Sixty men emigrate from England
for every 40 women.