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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-02
Alterations Tree

New York-A painting entitled ITO
the Highest Bidder" representing a
negro slave woman with her child
standing on the auction block, was re-
jected by the Brooklyn institute be-
cause it might tend to keep alive
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-02
Her Grief.

He-Why don't you give me a dance
before midnight? Young widow-welI,
you see. at II 80 tonight it will be a
year since my husband death. ! mus.
honor his memory properly and not
dance until after the year is up
F1iegende Batter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-02

Indianapolis-Otis Skinner, an actor,
who arrived here to consult a local
ear specialist, will undergo a mastoid
according to DR.. Lafayette Page, whom
Mr. Skinner consulted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-02
The Solo.

He during a uumberI-I don't care
much for this solo. She-SoIo. Can't
you see that there are two ladies sing
ing: He-Yes. but ore hasn't any
voice.-Bostou Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-02
Playing Safe.

81 want you TO understand my word
Is as good as my bond"
That's why I'm playing safe and
Insisting on the eash."-Detroit Free
Press
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-02

bers wish to borrow $50 600 and
the banks offer that day only $10,-
100000. as they often did in panic
times, the borrower may have to bid
as high as so per cent for his money.
At that rate he would pay 50 222 day
for the use of the S1,00O,eo0. - New
York Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-02
Il Is a Fact.

The largest and finest equipped
plumbing establishment in the tric-cit-
les. Lamps plumbing shop, 619 Sew.
enteenth street.-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-02

What is the natter" demanded the
grand duke.
I. ''ExcelIency. your cook demands a
vacation
''Give her a knouting," was the au-
tocratic command.-Kansas City Jour
nal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-02
THE VELIE EMPLOYEES
AID ASSOCIATION REPORT

Following is the report Of Secretary
George l.. Boomer OF the Vehe En-
ployes' Aid association for the month
OF April:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-02

ten" The picture was painted by Har-
ry Roseland, Brooklyn artist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-02

mot at all. he said be simply saved
his money instead Of spending it for
everything he thought he wanted"-
Detroit Free Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-05-02
DisaureeabIe Advice.

Il asked him how he got rich. and he
told me, but shan't follow his advice. +"
why not?'
81 don't like his methods"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04
EAT LESS AND TAKE
SALTS FOR KIDNEYS
TAKE a GLASS OF SALTS IL YOUR
BACK HURTS OR BLADDER
BOTHERS.

The American men and women
must guard constantly against kidney
trouble, because we eat too much and
all our food is rich. Our blood is fill
ed with uric acid which the kidneys
strive to filter out, they weaken from
overwork become sluggish; the elimi-
native tissues clog and the result Is
kidney trouble. bladder. weakness and
a general decline In health.
When your kidneys feel like Jumps
of lead; your back hurts or, the urine
Is cloudy, full of sediment or you are
obliged to seek relief two or three
times during the night; II you suffer
with sick headache or dizzy, nervous
spells, acid stomach, or you have
rheumatism when the weather Is bad
get from your pharmacist about four
ounces of Jad Salts; take a tablespoon
ful in a glass of water before break
fast for a few days and your kidneys
will then act fine This famous salts
Is made from the acid of grapes and
lemon juice. combined with lithia,
and has been used for generations to
flush and stimulate clogged kidneys;
to neutralize the acids in the urine
so it no longer is a source of irrita-
tion thus ending bladder disorders.
Jad Salts is inexpensive; cannot in
jure, makes a delightful effervescent
lithia-water beverage, and belongs in
every home, because nobody can make
mistake by having a good kidney
flushing any time.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04
HEADCHY, COSTIvE,
BILIOUS, "CASCARETS"
Sick Headache, BAD Breath, Sour
stomach. Mean Liver and Bowels
Are Cloggcd-Checr Up!
Get a 1O-cent box.

Get 10-cent box.
Sick headache, biliousness dizzi-
ness, coated tongue. foul taste and
foul breath-aiways trace them to-
torpid liver; delayed. fermenting food
in the bowels or sour. gassy stomach.
Poisonous matter clogged in the in
testines. instead of being cast out OF
the system is re-absorbed into the
blood. when this poison reaches tho
delicate brain tissue 1t causes con-
gestion and that dull, throbblng, sick
enlng headache.
Cascarets Immediately cleanse the
stomach. remove the sour. undigested
food and foul gases take the excess
bile from the liver and carry out all
the constitpated waste matter and poi
sons in the bowels.
A Cascaret tonight will surely
straighten you out by morning They
work while you sleep-a 10 cent box
from your druggist means your head
clear. stomach sweet and your liver
and bowels regular for months.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04

The gown above which is fashioned
from dark red shantung is new au-
tumn model becoming and attractive.
A new curved glrde is shown in this
which promises popularity later. This
is piped with a narrow, richly colored
embroidery corresponding to the yoke.
The vest front is filled with narrow
ruffles of lace. The sleeves reach to
the elbow, where they join long un-
dersleeves of self-tone chiffon. The
skirt of this gown is popular type
for fall, closing to the left with lap
ped slash showing discreet glimpses
OF the ankles and slightly pleated in
to the girdle at back and front
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04
Delegates to Parade

WASHINGTON, oct. 4-From four
to five thousand delegates to the Holy
Name Society parade and demonstra-
tion at Baltimore tomorrow have ar
ranged for excursion trains Many
left today by special train The
Washington contingent is but "A frac-
tion of the number who will partici-
pate in tomorrOw's demonstration.
Thirty thousand Holy Name delegates
from all parts Of the east and west
are expected to take part In the
unique protest against swearing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04
Avoid sedative Cough Medicines.

If you want to contribute directly
to the occurrence of capillary bron-
chitls and pneumonia use cough medi-
cines that contain codine. morphine,
heroin and other sedatives when you
have cough or cold An expectorant
like Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
what is needed That cleans out the
culture beds or breeding places for
the germs OF pneumonia and other
germ diseases. That is why pneumo-
mia never results from a cold when
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is used
1t has a world wide reputation for its
cures. 1t contains no morphine or
other sedative. For sale by all deal
ers ADV.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04

PichOn and the French Premiere.
Count de Romanones, and both
French and Spanish newspapers are
openly advocating closer relations be-
tween the two countries Special ar
rangements have been made to pro-
tect the French president from the
time he crosses the border as rumors
have been rife that European anarch-
lists have laid detailed plans for an a.-
tempt on the lives of Poincare and
Alphonso
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04
loss of Appetite.

Is the first signal of disorder and
decay. The usual loss of appetite is
often caused ty functional disturb
ances in the stomach. The stomach
fails to do the work required, the ap-
petite is gone, and the body suffers
from lack OF nourishment Such a
stomach needs to be cleaned and
sweetened. Meritol Tonic Digestive
is made especially to assist the stom-
ach to digest food and promote a
healthy appetite. This remedy Is solo
on our positive guarantee, and we
ask you to give it a trial. II IL a
genuine tonic.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04
WHITE ARSENIC HEADS
LIST OF PRODUCTS HERE.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 4.-The Unit
ed states produced more white arsenic
than ever before. according to an
nouncement made today by the gov
ernment geological survey. White ar
senic Is used principally in glass max
ing and in the manufacture of Paris
green. lead arsenate, and other in
sectides. Imports during 1912 also
beat all former records.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04
EIGHT PAGES.

upper stocking Is of white. transpar-
ent and is laced with black coro
from the instep to the knee on the
outside of the leg. Under It Is worn
Gnother stocking of Brilliant hue
To match some color in the toilet
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04
PRESIDENT PoINCARE TO
VISIT SPANISH KING

PARIS. Oct. 4.-President Raymond
Poincare will leave here for Madrid
Monday where he will pay an officlai
visit to King Alphonso lasting three
days The Spanish Monarch was the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04

guest of the French president last
spring. 1t is believed that Poincare's
visit TO Spain means more than ap-
pears on the surface. and rumors Of
a French-Spanish alliance are heard
in diplomatic circles. Significant
speeches have been made by the
French foreign minister, Stephen
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04
Orderly Child.

In the course of teaching the child
to be helpful and orderly have a row
OF long hooks placed low enough to
be easily reached by him, says the
Chicago Journal. Then TO emphasize
the value of place for everything
and everything in its place. have a
drawer for his use divided into COM
rartments for ties, collars. gloves,
handkerchief and other belongings
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04
juicy Fruit Pies.

To prevent fruit pies from losing
juice when baking. mix your fruit and
sugar together In a deep bowl, then
fill pie tine, heaping the fruit a trifle
higher in the middle OF the pie than
at the edges.-Los Angeles Express.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04
"NIARRY YOUNG" ADVICE
OF VICE PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON. Oct. 4.-'I advise
everybody to marry young" said Vice
president Marshall, on his eighteenth
wedding anniversary. instead OF
waiting until the age of Al, as | did"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04
Gorkv III with Tuberculosis.

NAPLES, Italy. Oct 4.-Maxim
Gorky. the Russian novelist who lives
on the Island OF Capri, is so Ill with
tuberculosis that he has been Obliged
to come here for a special cure.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04
SOGTGCy

After keeping their marriage secret
for week. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Vim
Ter gave their friends surprise this
morning by the announcement of their
nuptials. Mrs Vinier was formerly
Miss Pauline Morris. Their wedding
took place in Walla Walla last SUN
day at high noon at the First Presby-
terian parsonage, Rev. f. NJ. Clingan
officiating. After their marriage, the
young people returned Immediately to
Pendleton and during the week contin-
ued their former routine, disarming
the suspicion which had oeen aroused
among some of their closest friends.
Not until today did they confirm any
of the rumors which had been float
ing around and they enjoyed the sur
prise which their announcement oc-
casioned. The bride, a pretty bru-
nette, is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
]. H. Morris of this city and is ex-
tremely popular among her large cir
Gle of friends. For several years she
has held the responsible position of
cashier and bookkeeper at the Peo-
pies Warehouse. Her husband is
well known young business man, hav-
ing been leading salesman of mems
furnishings here for several years. AT
present he is the head man of the
Workingmen's Clothing Company's
store. He was prominent in the mill
tary life of the city for a number of
years, having been first lieutenant of
Company l. and eventually its cap.
ho
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs James
A. Cooper, 216 Garden street, and will
make their home there.
The Current Literature club. one
of the leading womans clubs of the
city, commenced a new year of enjoy
able sessions yesterday afternoon
with an extremely interesting and en-
tertaining meeting at the home of
Mrs. r. Alexander on Jackson street.
South America" was the subject for
the afternoon and the members lis
tened to several papers detailing the
noteworthy features, historical, ro-
mantle, and geographical, of that
continent Mrs. j. r. Dickson open
ed the meeting by singing a group
of Spanish ballads and the other mu-
sical number of the program, a pi-
ano selection, was contributed by Miss
Lila Grigsby. The following papers
were read: a Study of South Amer
lea: Its Photography. Climatic Condi-
tions and Causes of the Difference in
Seasons North and South of the Equa-
tor" Mrs. Arle c. Hampton; "Ad-
venturers Who Sailed the Spanish
Main" Mrs. Charles F. Colesworthy:
Primitive Races of South America"
Mrs, A. ]. McAllister; Discovery
Conquest and Colonization" Mrs
Norbourne Berkeley; Life of Column
bus in Verse from the Poems of Joa-
| quin Miller" Mrs. James A. Fee. The
| afternoon was concluded by the serv-
ing of light refreshments by the hos
tess
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04

r. w. Ruhlbaugh and his bride ar
rived this morning from Seattle to
visit Mr., Ruhlbaugh's father here.
The bridegroom is Northern Pa
cific brakeman.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04
A Fair PropoeitIon.

The manufacturers of Meritol Rheu-
matism Powders have so much conf
dence in this preparation that they
authorize us to sell them to you on a
positive guarantee to give you relief
in all cases Of rheumatism or refund
your money. This Is certainly a fair
proposition. Let us show them to
you.
TALLMAN e. CO,
Exclusive Pendleton Agents.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04

Mrs. George Baer left yesterday fol-
her home in Portland following a vis-
it of several weeks the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Mann.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04
Woman fHa asa Varied Interests
Social and Club News, Personals Fashions, Home Hints
and Other Items Of Interest to the World Feminine.

Miss Irene Shea and Miss Edna
Thompson will leave this evening to
spend the weekend at Stanfield as
guests of Miss Genevieve Clark.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04

Before attempting to make name
for herself Il girl should learn to
make bread.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04
Two Stockings

The mode for double stockings Is
having a steady growth, according to
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04

trict. They were especially glad. they
say. of the recent visit, because Of
their long acquaintance with the
bride and her estimable family.-wes-
ton Leader.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04

Mrs. Fred Earle and Mrs. Clarke
Nelson left today for Portland where
they will be guests of Mrs. Jesse
ShultZ for a week
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04

One of the enjoyable affairs of the
evening in the public library rooms
Members of the library board and
Miss Lotta Fleek. the librarian, had
as their guests the teachers of the
public schools, the members of the
school board and council and their
wives. 1t was in the nature of a
get acquainted" party to enable the
teachers, old and new, to know better
the public officials. The affair was
largely attended and very enjoyable.
Music was furnished by Victrola
during the evening and punch was
served
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04

To meet Mrs. Fred f. Gulick (Miss
Edith Slusher) and Mrs. Roy II. B
Nelson (Miss Alice Wehrung) Mrs
Charles Edward Fields and Miss
Fields will entertain at their home,
AS Pacific street. Portland, on Tues
day afternoon, October IA.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04
WOMEN'S ASTRAcHAN COATS

Full length, plain. velvet or self colors.
Black or blue A nice warm comfortable coat
at a minimum price snowy, but not loud. Com
plete range of sizes - 1915 to $3.50
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04

Nr. and Mrs. William Kupers will
entertain this evening at their home
on Long street. Mr.. Kupers. who Is
retiring from the implement firm OF
Kupers & McCook to resume farming.
planned the affair in compliment to
his former partner E. c. McCook. and
his successor. 5 l.. Bentley. Other
guests will be Mesdames McCook and
Bentley. w. w. Ennis and family. Mr..
and Mrs. ]. Laing and " Cropper.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04

News has been received here of the
birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs Mau-
rice d. Scroggs of Hermiston. The
little stranger made his advent Thurs
day morning and has been christened
Joseph Campbell Scroggs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-04

While on their wedding tour, Mr.
and Mrs. Harvey Day were entertain
ed Saturday evening by Mr. and Mrs
James Ritchey, at their home near
Cornelius. Oregon. The Ritcheys al
ways have their latch string" out for
old time friends from the Weston dis
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-12-13
SCALP lTCHED AND BURNED

1913 South Scioto ST., Circleville,
Ohio.-"My little girls trouble first
started on her head in bunch of lit
tie pimples full of yellow-looking mat
ter and they would spread in large
places. In a short time, they would
open. Her scalp was awfully red and
infamed and the burning and itching
were 50 intense that she would scratch
and rub till it would leave ugly sores.
The sores also appeared on her body,
and her clothing irritated them so
that had to put real soft cloth next
to her body. She would lie awake OF
nights and was very worrisome. At
times she was tortured with itching
and burning
II tried different remedies with no
benefit for months. l had given up all
hope of her ever getting rid of it, then
concluded to try Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. The second application
gave relief. In short time she was
entirely cured" (Signed) Mrs. Alice
Kirlin, Nov. 4, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world, Sample OF each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept L, Boston."-Adv.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-12-13
WIFE WON
Husband Finally Convinced.

Some people are wise enough to try
new foods and beverages and then
generous enough to give others the
benefit of their experience. A wife
writes:
mo slave in chains, 1t seemed to
me, was more helpless than /, coffee
captive. Yet there were innumerable
Misunderstanding from troubled
sleep with feeling of suffocation, at
times dizzy and out of breath, attacks
of palpitation of the heart that fright
ened me-
(Tea Is just as injurious as coffee
because 1t contains caffeine, the same
drug found in coffee.)
"At last my nervous system was so
disarranged that my physician ordered
no more coffee capitulated.
Determined to give Postum fair
trial. l prepared it according to direc-
tons on the pkg, obtaining dark
brown liquid with rich snappy fla
your similar to coffee. When cream
and sugar were added, 1t was not only
good but delicious
Noting its beneficial effects in me
the rest of the family adopted tall
except my husband, who would not adj
NIT that coffee hurt him. Several
weeks elapsed during which I drank
Postum two or three times day,
when, to my surprise, my husband
said: L have decided to drink Postum.
Your improvement Is so apparent
you have such fine color-that pro-
pose to give credit where credit is
due And now we are coffee-slaves no
longer"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Read THE Road to Well
ville," in pkgs.
Postum now comes In two forms:
Regular Postum-must be boiled.
instant Postum is a soluble powder.
A teaspoonful dissolves quickly in q
cup of hot water and, with cream and
sugar, makes delicious beverage
Instantly. Grocers sell both kinds.
There's Reason" for Postum.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-12-13
DENVER IS SNOW-BOUND
School Children Unable to Get Home
and Department Stores Clerks
Sleep In Shops.

Denver, Colo, Dec. 6-Denver is
snow-bound. At seven o'clock on
Thursday from twenty to twenty-four
inches Of snow had fallen in the city
and suburbs, with no prospect of a
cessation for at least ten hours Since
mid-afternoon street car traffic has
been completely blocked and thou
sands are marooned in the downtown
district.
Hundreds of children were cared
for in houses adjoining the schools.
Many department stores closed early
that the women employees might reach
their homes, but hundreds were
housed in downtown hotels, while men
clerks. unable to get accommodations,
spent the night in the stores. Many
telephone operators were unable to
leave their homes and telephone COM
munication is slow and uncertain.
At Colorado Springs street car traf-
fic was tied up.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-12-13
MANITOBA CROP YIELDS

Gladstone, Man., reports that the
wheat crop Of 1913 exceeded all ex-
pectations, 80 bushels per acre was
the general yield. The grade was
never better. One farmer had 400
acres in wheat, which weighed &c
pounds to the bushel.
On Portage Plains, Manitoba, there
were some remarkable yields Noah
Elgert had 81 bushels of wheat per
acre; the government farm, 81 bush
els; Geo. e. Stacey, Sd: T. J. Hall.
John Ross and ID. w. McCuaig, so; w.
Richardson, 81; M. Owens, 611s; An
derson and Turnbull, 60; j. Lloyd,
4Sh; Jas. Bell and Robt. Brown, As;
r. 8. Tufly, So; J. Wishart, 1914;
Philip Page, AZ; J. Stewart, As; ]. w.
Brown, 80; Chester Johnson, A; E..
H. Muir, AZ; l.. A. Bradley, 43; W.
Boldly, 40; Albert Davis, AZ; e. Nc
Lenaghen, 81; farming the same land
for 40 years, J. Wishart secured crop
of 49h bushels to the acre, the best
he ever had, and the yield of Mr.. Brad
ley's was on land plowed this spring
Marquette, Man, Sept. 21.-Splendid
weather has enabled the farmers Of
this section to make good progress
with the cutting and harvesting of this
seasons crop. Wheat is averaging
twenty bushels to the acre, with bar.
ley forty-five and oats going seventy.
There has been no damage Of any de-
scription.
Binscarth, Man., says: Good reports
are coming from the machines of high
yields and good sample. The eleva-
tors are busy shipping cars every day.
Dauphin, Man, Sept. 13,-Threshing
is general the grain is in good shape
and the weather is ideal. The sam
pies are best ever grown here. grad
ing No. / Northern. The returns are
larger than expected in nearly every
case. e. B. Armstrong; wheat went
thfrty-four bushels to the acre, others
twenty-five to twenty-seven,
Binscarth, Man. Sept. 3.-Cutting is
finished here and threshing is in full
swing. This part of the province is
keeping up its record, wheat averag-
ing twenty-five bushels to the acre.
Advertisement
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1913-12-13
CLEARLY NOT FOND OF WATER
Seemed to Be Fact That Old GER
tleman Had Been Neslectins
His Additions.

Vaughn Comfort, interlocutor of
Honey Boy George Evans Minstrels,
is circulating this story:
An old rustic, bent and painfully
limping. was accosted by a friend.
who inquired:
Hello, Zeb! What's ailin' yo?"
Got big corn between two toes, "
said Zeb, land it hurts something
awful"
"Demme see it. Mebbe kin do We
some good"
NO use. Joe. It's been thataway
for six weeks"
But it won't do any harm to let
me try"
Slowly and tenderly the old nan re-
moved his boot
Great guns, man." the friend ex-
GAINED How long did you say you
have been suffering?'
Just about six weeks"
This amt any corn" cried Joe.
Its a collar OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Telegram.