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The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-30

100," was the last word direct from
the stricken district before the wires
were out Of commission.
Next morning kilograms began to
pour into division headquarters. Nh.
Davidson, on the scene, reported that
perhaps 50 persons were dead in Mat
toon, 400 injured. 600 families home
less and private property chiefly res
licences Of working people-to the
value Of 100000 destroyed: He
called for Red Cross nurses and work.
ers at once. Charleston, he said, was
In but little better case than Nation.
John w. Champion, executive sec
rotary Of Chicago chapter. and several
members of the division stan, realizing
that the Red Cross would be ION the
job" hurried to the Office, and Ill day
long, and until after one O'Clock at
night, the Office was reaching out With
telegraph and telephone, snatching
Red Cross nurses and workers from
their Sunday diversions and starting
them for Nation and Charleston.
Miss Minnie F. Ahrens, head Of the
Chicago Red Cross nursing service.
and Miss Myra v. Van Nostrand, SUI
perintendent Of the central district of
the United Charities, plunged into the
work Of collecting their nurses and
workers-no easy matter on Sunday,
when almost nobody was at home.
Mr.. O'Connor reached Chicago from
Washington at three o'clock, and in q
short time was handling everything.
Right and left he issued orders for
three hours, and when he left for Mat
toon on the next train, help from all
over the central division was on the
way to that town. He took with him
Miss Ahrens and twelve Of her best
nurses and fifteen trained social work
err from the Chicago United Charities.
who had given invaluable help In the
Dastland steamer disaster. On the
same train went nix crates Of hospital
supplies.
Until after one o'clock that night
the once was held open, completing
arranesmeots by long distances With
Onelnaati. lndlanapslia. Spe1ng1slA
Uglo, 1DDealagseA ~ Lsal4 80
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The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-30
HOW RED CROSS WHEELS GO ROUND
WHEN DISASTER STRIKES THE LAND
nee Is No Fumbng About During Crisis Because Trained Workers
Know What to Do and How to Do -They Accomplish Won
ders in Record Tme-Recent Tornadoes in Central States
Examples Of Sudden Great Troub|e-Help Would Reach
Our Community Very Quickly in Period Of Stress

Just how does the Red Cross begin
work when an emergency arises. Most
persons know, in general way, that
the Red Cross Is on the ground very
quickly after disaster, and rescues
the living, buries the dead and cares
for the destitute; but perhaps few
know how the first step is taken, OF
who takes it, or what he does next.
This story is meant to show just what
was done, and how, when the tornado
of May 20 laid waste the cities of Mat.
toon and Charleston, ILL.,, with loss of
nearly 100 lives, 1000 persons made
homeless, and property worth millions
destroyed.
1t was late on Saturday afternoon
when news of the disaster began to
trickle from the telegraph wires to the
newspapers. Offices and shops were
closed. and Chicago had gone home to
Its dinner and it's Saturday evening
relaxations. The first word to the Red
Cross Of the storm came through q
Chicago paper to Charles Lee Bryson
of the central division staff of the
Red Cross. One Of the editors called
Mr.. Bryson at his home and told him
what had happened, feeling sure the
Red Cross would want to get on the
job"
1t did. Director John J. O'Connor
of the central division was in Wash
ington attending the Red Cross war
council, at which it was determined to
ask the country for $1OO,OOOOOO. But
Mr.. Bryson located Walter Davidson,
another of headquarters staff, who had
remained late at the Office to finish
some work, and they took hold Of the
instantly.
After wiring Director O'Connor and
the national officers, Mr.. Davidson
started for Nation on the next train,
Mr.. Bryson remaining in Chica go to
keep the Office open on Sunday and
give all possible help from there. The
newspapers kept them both informed
Of the widening extent of the disaster.
"Mayor Swan is calling for troops,
and estimates the dead in Nation at
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-30

other points whence the nurses and
workers were summoned.
An unofficial report said that food
and blankets were needed, and A. A.
Sprague II. director Of the Red Cross
supply service, made arrangements to
open a great corporations wholesale
warehouse. and ship "everything they
need" Sunday though it was. Secre-
tary Champion Of the Chicago chap
ter arranged to get GOO pairs of blan-
kets from the chapters warehouse and
send them on the first train. But the
wires from Nation. working busily all
day, improved long enough, late at
night, for Mr.. Davidson to get through
a message that the food and blanket
situation was not just then acute, but
that he wanted disinfectants and anti
septics.
The head Of wholesale drug con-
Germ was routed out Of bed, the firms
warehouse opened, and at two O'Clock
in the morning Red Cross man, with
a consignment of iodine, peroxide Of
hydrogen, chloride Of lime and other
needed supplies, started for the strick-
en- cities.
Mr.. Davidson had been Joined by
W. D. Thurber, field secretary for nli-
nois. whom he placed In charge at
Charleston.
When Mr.. O'Connor arrived, with
the nurses and workers, he found both
his neutenants on the ground, and
with the Chicago Office ready to give
instant support, he began the relief
work. A committee of business men
was organized, a number Of smaller
committees told of to take charge Of
each detail Of the situation, and in
few minutes the machinery was in
operation.
The injured were given the best sur
gical and nursing care, the hungry
were fed, the homeless given shelter,
the dead identified and made ready for
burial, plans drawn up for rebuilding
the shattered homes. and fund start
ed to rehabilitate both wrecked cities.
Other communities, struck by
branches Of the same storm. were CIV
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The st. Mary Chapter of the Red
Cros. were asked to raise $4,000. 90
IS their proportion of the 500, OOO,.
600 fund to be raised in the nation
as Red Cross War Relief Fund. St.
Mary nearly doubled her apportion.
ment. The national drive resulted in
raising considerably more than the
amount asked.
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The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-30
Patterson Leads Parish In Do
nations to Red Cross
Plucky Little Town on the Teche Raises
$335O.OO. Parish Total Donation Reaches
Nearly $4,000.

Late returns today from different
sections of the parish show that Red
Gross Week in the St. Mary Chapter
Melted about 100000 for the War
Relief Fund. Patterson leads the list
with $3,350.0o. Morgan City second.
Some of the items listed below are
not definite but each is approxi-
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The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-03-22

Twin Falls-Milner Land & Water COM
pany, the Miner Canal Company and
d. B. Norman, who are installing
vast system for the irrigation of
large body of land on Hansen butte
and near Artesian City, with power
generated from the low line canal.
Among the suggestions made was
the furnishing of water and power to
Filler and Bull Mr.. Sturtevant said
that he had assurances from contract
ing firms that the system would be
put in for a sum not to exceed that
named by him.
The Blue lakes water plan contem-
plates a new distribution system of
fifteen miles of pipe. The present
system which must be replaced in any
event has nineteen miles. Mr.. Sturte-
want said that extra extensions could
be built out of profits.
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$35,OOO.O0 to the city. In addition the
city should within a few years be
able to sell power, light and heat in
the sum of $131, 100000 and together
the water and power should furnish a
net income of about 100000 annually.
The present gross income from water
is understood to be about $4,000 but
it was suggested that the cheap power
developed and sold by the city would
encourage the building of factories
so that by the time the population US
ing the city water had increased to
IL 900 the profits would be as indi-
Gated. Part of the city is now sup
piled with water from Independent
systems Mr. Sturtevant said that he
believed that the water in Blue lakes
was practically free for deleterious
matter. If, as suggested by City En-
gineer Bybee, the level had arisen con-
siderably in the past few years, due
to water seeping in from irrigated
fields on the north side of the river
the water which thus seeped down
would be pretty we'll filtered by the
immense thickness of the formation
1 tuIOuBu WlliOl IL WI hCQ OONA w u -
However, the use of little chlorine
might be found advisable. He SAID
that only by thorough filtering anc
constant attention and publication
could water from the open ditch OF
from the Snake river be made whole
some. He believed that the Rock
Creek supply would be excellent. The
objection that the water there would
be contaminated by stock corrals
would not hold good, as this sort OF
contamination and taste would be
eradicated before it would reach the
city.
He explained at great length the
exact process by which power coulc
be generated at Clear Lakes and how
the water would be secured at Blue
Lakes. pumped up the hill and into
the city. He said that the 5000 horse
power of electricity available for city
use or sale by the municipality was
what would be available after the
maximum amount of power which the
city could ever require for handling
the water had been utilized.
Mr.. Sturtevant is here for the pur'
pose of doing engineering work on the
! Hansen Butte proposition for the
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-03-22
Episcopal Church

Corner Second street and Third ave-
nue. north, L. B. Franck, rector.
Early celebration of Holy Commun-
ion every Sunday 1880.
Music by quartette consisting of
George Higgins, Chester Leigh, Miss
Catherine Pitcairn, Miss Alice Tay-
lor.
Sunday school every Sunday morn
ing at 10 o'clock.
Regular morning services Sunday
at IL o'clock. Excellent music by
full vested choir. Theme next Sun
day morning 1.-THE Three Big Stages
in Our Progress Godward."
Evening services every Sunday at
1880.
At our services emphasis is placed
upon the need of united patriotism.
The church is decorated with flags
and two flags are carried in the pro
cessional and occasional by two o.
the choristers.
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Baptist Church.

10 a. m. Sunday school, U. T. Tracy
superintendent. Glasses for all ages
and grades.
IL a. m. Sermon, "Reaping Where
Others Have Sown."
p m. The Brotherhood. Subject
1.-THE Rights of the Poor"-an effort
to get at Jesus teaching as to the
rights of the poor.
$3.50 p. m. The B. Y. P. u This is
meeting for all, but especially for
the young men and women.
1880 p. M. Sermon, THE Glorious
Outlook of the Gospel"
If you have no church home in the
city, or if you are a visitor in the
city we extend to you a cordial invi-
tation to attend these services.
ORVIS T. ANDERSON, Pastor.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-03-22

On Saturday afternoon Miss Max
well held a silver tea at her home on
Seventh avenue east, for the benefit
of the Twentieth Century club. The
rooms were very prettily decorated,
and both the decorations and refresh
ments were appropriate to st. Patrick
day. Mrs. Guibert arranged the mu-
steal program for the afternoon which
was much appreciated by the large
number of ladies present. The instru-
mental numbers were furnished by
Mrs. Guibert and Miss LeNelle Brock
enridge, the vocal solos by Mrs. T. ]
Woods and Miss Edith Holcomb. AL
the ladies present expressed them
selves as having had a delightful af-
ternoon, and from every point of view
the tea was a success. The attend
ance at the club on Tuesday after
noon was large, and every one en-
joyed the excellent program arrang-
ed by Miss Maxwell. The subject was
1.-THE Woman's Club and It's Oppor.
tunities' Mrs. NJ. ]. Sweeley spoke
for the nation, Mrs. H. w. Clouchel
for the state, and Mrs. j. E. White
for the country. Mrs. B. e. Morse
told of the Evolution of the Womani
Club and Mrs. D. E. Regain spok
of the opportunities from a musica
standpoint. Mrs. Sweeley, presiden
of the state federation asked that tn
club take up some form of Red Cros
work. The members were more tina
willing to do this, and the work wa
placed under the charge of Mrs. Nc
Roberts. On Tuesday, March 81, MI
Blue and Mr.. Mitchell will address
the club, the subject being "Industria
Conditions This program promise
to be a very interesting afternoon, an
it is hoped that the attendance wi
be large.
The annual club breakfast will b
held on April "a at the Rogerson cat
This will be an evening affair
which the husbands and friends {
members will be invited. An orche'
ira furnished by Mrs. Guibert wi
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-03-22
First Church of Christ Scientist.

Sunday services at IL a. m.
Subject of sermon March %, Mat
ter"
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Wednesday evening meetings, at
which testimonies of Christian Science
healing are given, begin at o'clock.
A free reading room, where Chris
tian Science literature may be read
and purchased, is open between the
hours of 2:30 and 4:30 p. m. every
day, except Sundays and holidays, in
the church at 230 Third avenue east
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Mother Mine:

Mother Mine:
AT last the decision is made. 1t is not a
question any longer of whether we can af-
ford to have finished ten different kinds of
pictures of our little tots; the question now
seems to be-Can we possibly afford not to
have them all finished?
We've concluded that we will have pic
lures made from every proof THE BISBEE
STUDIO submitted to us and one set of them
will be mounted on a panel and hung over
our fireplace. And one set will 90 to the
best grandma any little folks ever had-but
[ must not tell you any more, Mother or
you would be suspicious at once since your
birthday is so near.
I'm sure you will say the last print on
the panel is little gem. [ think l never
saw Emily look sweeter than she did when
Mr. Bisbee made that negative. Mrs Bisbee
had brought a curious rustic basket filled
with great silky blossoms. 1t was a lovely
thing quite as high as Emily's shoulder,
and when Emily began to investigate, she
leaned over like a graceful little fairy to
smell the flowers-it was then | thought |
heard the fantest click, but | could not be
sure for Mr.. Bsbee's camera is fitted with
a silent shutter But the glance of salts
faction between Mr.. and Mrs. Bisbee as
sured me the picture had been made-and
made at the right time.
Perhaps you will like little Emily's flow
cr-picture best of all; be sure to tell us all
about it,
Yours,
Ruth.
The Letters She Wrote Home-No. 8.
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Methodist Church

Sunday school at 10 a. m. and 1880
p. m.
Morning subject, "The Spirit of Son
ship; evening subject, Safety First"
Baraca class for men at p. m.
Epworth League at $50 p. m.
Midweek service Wednesday al
7:45 p. m.
A service for the colored people
and their friends at p. m. Sunday
c. L. BENT, Minister
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Christian Church

Morning sermon theme, Conform
ed or Transformed-Whic
Solo by Mrs. Frank L. Stephan.
Evening sermon theme, Abraham
Faith or Christian Faith-Which?
Solo by Mrs. J. E. White.
Front Rank Bible school at 10 a. m
Christian Endeavor at $50 p. m.
The public is always welcome.
WALTER e. HARTMAN, Minister
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One of the most charming events
OF the past week was the bridge par
ty given by Mrs. w. p. Guthrie at her
pretty bungalow home last Friday
afternoon. The house was artistically
decorated, a green and white color
scheme prevailing. Crystal vases
were awarded the two high scores,
Mrs Spafford winning first prize and
Mrs M. ]. Sweeley second prize The
invited guests we're: Mesdames Ba-
con, Babcock, Aiken, Reed, Keel, Nix
on, Sweeley, Hill, Thomas, Lewis,
Hance, w. 7. Wood, Baker, Decker,
Booth, Allen, Coughlin, Skeels, Hugh
Smith, Leonard Smith, Maxwell, Clos,
Shrout, Clouchek, Wright, O'Rourke,
King, Amsberry, Spafford Robinson,
Wilson, Walters, Priebe, Hahn, Petit,
Sinclair, Longley, Hart, Alvord, Law
ering, Wall, Campbell Hamilton, Pea
Wy, Beatty, and Misses Maxwell and
MacGregor.
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Preshxferian Church

All services in the high school audi
forum. Preaching by the pastor at
IL a. m. Subject, "Marvels of Immor-
tality." Preaching at 7:45 p. m, sub
ject, "Telepathy and Inspiration.
Sabbath school at 10 a. m. with in
stallation of new officers at the close
of meeting. Junior c. E. at p. m. and
Christian Endeavor at GAS p. m. A
cordial welcome to all.
J. F. SHEPHERD Minister
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high and low scores were won by Mrs.
Coughlin and Mrs. Ernest White Mrs.
Wood was presented with a dainty
corsage bouuet. The guests were !:
Mesdames Spafford, W. T. Wood, Sen
Tor, Lewis, T. j. Woods, Allen, Max
well, M. J. Sweeley, E. Sweeley, Hart,
Morse, Skeels, Wright, Easley, Ware,
Bedford, White, Reed, Shrout, Hol-
lingsworth, Clos, Coughlin, Baker, Du-
vail, Evans, Seuhr Booth and Miss
Teasdale.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-03-22

The Ladies of the Grand Army of
the Republic gave a patriotic pro
gram and social at the l. o. o. e.
hall Saturday afternoon, March IT,
Mrs. d. E. Regan's pupils rendered
the following delightful selections:
ION the Banks of the Mississippi"
by Bellenghi mandolins, Ruby Hughes
and Evelyn Witt; Cradle Song" bv
Hauser "The Return of the Heroes ,
by Engelmann, mandolins, Adah
Avant and Anna Budrow, piano &C
companist, Phoebe Bowen; piano solo,
Irish Melodies Paraphrase" by Pape,
Miss Phoebe Bowen; Mrs. Drury gave
a talk on Woman's activities in the
civil life today, compared with fifty
years ago; song by Dorothy Smith; ;
Mrs. W. w. Humphrey spoke of the
freedom of Russia and change in gov
ernment as the ladies of the grand
army would receive as glad news the
freedom of any oppressed country :;
song, Rosalie Brashears; song, Am-
erica, by the audience; delicious re-
freshments were served by the ladies
after the program. The hall was
tastefully decorated in red, white and
blue.
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furnish the music and altogether a
delightful evening is assured.
A certain sum was placed at the
disposal of Mrs. McRoberts to be used
in entertaining the juniors. The ma
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-03-22
CHURCHES
sd. EdMard,s CafhnIic

Corner of Second avenue and Fifth
street east. Rev. N. P. Hahn, rector.
Sunday masses at 500 and 1920 a. M
Evening services at 1880 o'clock and
weekday mass at 500 o'clock a. m.
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ture of this entertainment wils Be-
decided by Mrs. McRoberts, Mrs. ,. g
Beauchamp and Mrs. w. Mckay OLsozs- p
who have charged of the junior de
partment.
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To Hold Apron Sale-The Ladies of
the Episcopal Guild will hold an APP
ron sale, with musical in the evening"
at the Parish hall, April 18th.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-03-22
Spaniard Disappears-Word was re

Spaniard Disappears-Word was re-
ceived yesterday by the sheriff's Of
flee that Amcelmo Rementeria, a sheep
herder who had been in the service Of
the Lamark Sheep company at Muir
laugh had disappeared and that it
was thought he had fallen through the
ice and been swept away by flood
in Dry creek. The foreman of the
ranch, Antonio Wranga, came last
Monday to the place where Remen-
terra had been working and could not
find him. Later a bucket was dis
covered on the bank of the creek and
it is thought he fell into the water
through hole in the ice, while try
ing to get water for the house. A
search has been conducted since but
no further trace of the missing man
has been found.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-03-22
Have Auto Deliver

Have Auto Deliyery-As an up to
date addition to their delivery facili
ties the Twin Fall Steam Laundry has
purchased an auto truck. 1t is en-
closed model manufactured by the
Vim Motor company.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-03-22

Married Thursday-On Thursday af-
ternoon, March Is, at the Presbyter-
ian manse, by Rev. Shepherd, James
Woodhead and Miss Pearle Shosted
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o.. Il. 5. Meets-The next regular
meeting of the Twin Falls chapter o.
E. S. will meet in the Masonic Temple
Tuesday evening March q at o'clock.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-03-22

The Wednesday Bridge club met
this week with Mrs. A. p. Senior.
Twelve members were present and
Mrs. Everett Sweeley received high
score
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-03-22

About seventy-five couples attended
the dance Tuesday evening at the
Elks hall. The evening was in charge
of the ladies'.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-03-22

The Twin Falls Steam Laundry will
be open for business Monday, March
&c. All work guaranteed satisfactory
or no money. Phone 1888.
-Advertiseme nt
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-03-22

The Monday" Pinochle club met on
Wednesday evening with Mrs. A. N.
Sprague. The prize for high score,
a hand painted plate, was awarded to
Mr. Morse.
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Phone IS

st. Patrick's affairs have been the
mode of entertaining during the past
week. Numerous parties have been
given, many original ideas being car
ried out in the decorations and re-
freshments in honor of good st. Pat.
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The Letters She Wrote Home-No. 3
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The Harmony club held its meeting
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. H. w.
Sawyer, Mrs. Heincke and Mrs. Grant
substituting Mrs. Ernest White re-
ceiying high score.