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when displayed from horizontal supports,
small streamer should be attached to lndl-
cate the point from which the flags are to
be read.
80 Flags represent the forecasts for the
twenty-four hours beginning at pm. on
the day of display; they should be invarla-
bly, lowered at sunset of the day the hoist is
made, and no flags displayed on the follow
ing day until the receipt of the next sue
ceedng forecast. Lowering the flags at or
about sunset will not only prevent the dis
play of wrong flags during the early part
of the succeeding day, but will result in
great saving of flags.
80 If more than one kind of weather is
predicted for the period from pm to
pm, the conditions first named In the
forecast will be represented by the upper
most weather flag in vertical hoist, or by
the weather flag nearest to the small
streamer indicating the point, in horizontal
hoist, from which the flags are to be read.
II two temperature forecasts are made for
this period the first named only Will De
represented by the temperature flag in Its
proper position. The fair weather flag Will
be displayed for a forecast of partly
cloudy or cloudy weather without pre-
cipitation.
"A. When cold wave order is received
or when the regular forecast contains
flag will be displayed alone, and in no case
will flags representing the weather eie-
ment be displayed on the same staff with
the cold wave flag.
decidedly lower temperature decided fall
in temperature much colder etc., the cold
wave flag will not be displayed, but the
temperature flag viii be hoisted below the
proper weather flag.
Besides the weather nags whistle signals
were used in some parts of the country,
particularly in the west, to indicate the
coming weather. Using these whistle Sig
nails, which can be heard for miles, in
country districts, warning blast of tf-
teen or twenty seconds is first sounded to
attract attention. Then one long blast In
dicates fair weather, twp long blasts, rain
or snow; three long blasts local rain or
snow; one short blast, lower temperature;
two short blasts, higher temperature, and
three short blasts, cold wave. The COM
bination of long and short blasts tell the
story of the weather and temperature to
be locked for.
Displayed at stations on the Atlantic AMI
ether coasts of the United States are
set of signals that are never seen away
from some maritime port. These are the
storm and hurricane signals which are dis
played daily at every large port in the
United States and at many of the life
saving stations, and on the Nantucket ana
ships equipped with wireless biography
In these signals only three flags are used
red flag with q black center, triangu-
lar-shaped red pennant and similar
shaped white pennant When the red nag
with the black center Il raised the mari
the pennant tells him from what Director.
The red pennant above the storm nag says
wind from point between north and east.
II the penant Is below the flag the wind
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will be from a point between south and
east. The white pennant above the storm
flag indicates winds between north and
west and below between the other western
quadrant. Two storm flags raised one above
the other tell the mariner to stay in mar
Dor and furl all sails snug and tight, Tor,
unless the signs fail, a hurricane is COM
ing. one of those tropical storms that some
times sweep up the coast and across the
Great Lakes, leaving a wide path of de-
struction behind it.
The storm signals have saved many a
ship from putting to sea into what would
have been almost certain disaster. These
storm warnings often displayed sew
eral days in advance of the approach OF
the storm, as the weather bureau gets
warning of the formation of the storm al
most from the first moment it leaves ITS
starting place in the West Indies.
The rapid extension of the rural free de-
livery system of the Post Office Depart
ment and the telephone lines in the houses
of farmers, 1t is said is slowly, but surely.
obviating the use of the weather flag sig
nal system, and 1t is thought to be only a
question of short time before the system
viii! be abandoned entirely. Much of the
work that was formerly done by rags IS
now done with the weather cards, which are
sent out through the mails twice daily Over
A0se30 of these cards are distributed eacn
day. Hundreds of post offices and weather
bureau, stations are equipped with appara-
tus for the printing of these cards quickly
and with but little labor The indications
are sent out from the central station n
this city to these post offices and stations,
and within few minutes after the indlea-
tons are received the cards are printed
and on the way to those served With
them. The cards are free and any business
man can have one sent him applica-
ton to the weather bureau.
The present system of weather flags has
been in use about twenty years, and was
the gradual evolution of more complicated
systems used at an earlier date. In the
early SOS system was used in which
hagS shaped Ike the sun, moon and stars
We're used, and many will recall when these
flags flew from the signal slaves in various
parts of the city. The present system has
Its simplicity to recommend 1t and the mean
ing of the flags once learned, the signals
are as easy to remember as is the alphabet.
Aided by the wireless telegraph, informa-
ton as to weather conditions is received
almost daily from vessels far out at sea.
and by this means the forecasts can be
made more accurate. and ships leaving port
can be warned as to the weather they are
likely to encounter on the voyage. Not only
are warnings given to ships leaving this
to the Lloyds agency In London. and by 1t
sent to the various ports in Europe for the
Information of ships about to sail for
america. This system viii be extended
and the day will come it IL believed, and
1t is not far of, when those who read the
weather indications given by tag signal.
whistle, card or other method can depend
on its absolute correctness, SO perfected
are becoming the aids used by the obseFv-
ers In making their forecasts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14

temperature, and below falling tempera-
ture. When the square white flag with a
black center is seen 1t Is time to get out
oyercoats, and to see that there is an
abundance~of fuel on hand. for 1t means
there is a cold wave coming and that
chilling breezes will blow. Fortunately so
far this winter the weather men have had
but little use for this flag, and 1T is general
iy hoped 1t will not be overworked between
this time and the days when the blue birds
will be whistling in the parks.
These weather flags are displayed at
about 1000 stations throughout the
country, and in this number are included
not only the regular stations of the weather
bureau but the cooperative display men
who work with the bureau without money
compensation and make the displays at
their own expense from public spirited
motives
To the assistants the bureau furnishes the
flags and the daily weather Indications free
of cost. but the other expenses. IL any, are
borne by the displaynen. All display sta
lions work under the general instructions
as to the method OF displaying the flags,
and these instructions, which are sent from
the weather bureau here, are as follows:
Il. When displayed on poles. the flags
should be arranged to read downward;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14

T THROUGHOUT the length and
breadth of this great country.
from the easternmost point in
Maine to the coast of California
and from the great lakes to the
most southern point of Texas,
along the coasts and main water
ways that run through the land in all d.
rections, thousands of eyes daily seek the
high slaves from which fly the little flag
signals of the United States weather bu-
reau. These signals tell to those who un-
derstand them what the weatherwise scien-
list in the big building at oath and M
streets northwest think the climatic condl-
lions will be in the twenty-four hours az
ter the flags are displayed. In this city
the weather flags are displayed from the
staff in front of the weather bureau ana
from a pole on Congress Heights only.
They were formerly displayed from the top
of The Star building. from the Saks build
ing at It'll street and Pennsylvania ave-
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GuAat Treat for Rocks and Crows.
N the London Mai

FFUn tht l.1Il1OH
An exteIminator used at the Mid-Surrey
Golf Club, Richmond, has succeeded in UNI
earthing and killing $40 worms on one
square yard OF ground. From the whole
thirty-five square yards composing the
greens three and a half hundredweight of
worms were taken.
The sprinkling of the powder on the Mid
Surrey clubs greens was not devoid of
humorous aspect. Thousands of crows and
rocks took the opportunity and partook of
such a gargantuan meal that they were
seen walking on the ground swayfng from
side to side and unable to make any real
effort to ny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14

nue., from the Metropolitan railway build
ing at the foot of 4s street southwest, from
the Hahn building on Pennsylvania avenue
east of the Capitol and from the building
at the corner of 14th street and Rhode
Island avenue. But these displays were
Discontinued several years ago. For what
reason even the weather bureau authorities
do not know, but, as stated. only two
places in the District now display the
weather signal flags.
These signals are very simple and are
easily read, each flag plainly telling lis
own story in manner that cannot be
misunderstood when one Is acquainted with
them. In making the weather announce
inea1ts but five flags are used. One Is q
square flag of white and is known as the
fair weather flag: the second Is a square
blue flag and Is the rain or snow signal; the
third Is a square flag the upper half of
which Is white and the lower half blue.
And this Is the local rain or snow indi-
Gator the fourth. triangular flag of black
is the temperature flag, and the fifth. a
square white flag with black square in
the center. is the cold wave signal.
At the weather bureau the reports from
the stations from oil over the country are
received twice a day. at am. and s pm,
but It Is only during the day that the flags
are displayed Shortly after 0 am. each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
Price, So, 300.

An S-room press-brick house on G
st. Sc. between Sd and 4th sts.; rented
at $50 per month. Easy terms ac-
cepted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-14
Price, S., 500.

Fifth street southeast, near Pennsyl-
vania avenue, a Groom press brick:
furnace heat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-21
EXCURSION DAY.
EIks Install Officers and Then Give
Themselves Up to Pleasure.

Denver. Col, July 20.--This was "Ex-
eursion day on the program OF me
Elks' annual reunion and thousands OF
visitors took trips to mountain resorts.
Many went on the "ofl!cia! excursion
over the Moffatt road to the Continent
tai Divide.
The Grand Lodge installed its new oti-
GERS at its final session today, Judge
Henry A. Melvin of Oakland, becoming
grand exalted ruler for the ensuing
year.
The new ritual of the order was n
nally accepted today, and will be sent
out to subordinate lodges as soon as
II is printed.
The Grand Lodge adjourned this after
noon. The day was devoted to work on
laws and other matters of interest to the
fraternity.
Tuesday. July Is. was selected as the
date for the Grand Lodge meeting In 1907.
The Grand Lodge today authorized the
expenditure of funds in n legal attempt
to enjoin negro lodges from using Elk
emblems.
Among the important actions taken to-
day was the changing of the sources or
maintenance of the national home. The
Grand Lodge decided to levy per capita
tax on all lodges in the country for the
support Of the home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-21
CHURCHILL Is AMBITIOUS.
Wants to Be Governor Of New Hamp-
shire and Equal Presidents Record.

Concord, N. H.. July a.-Winston
Churchill Of Cornish. who is the candi-
date Of the Lincoln Republican Club
New Hampshire) for the nomination Of
governor. was the principal speaker at
the rally with which the club opened its
campaign here tonight. Mr.. Churchill
said In part:
when I went into this campaign l
said that the general platform and broad
issue should be the non-interference of
the Boston & Maine Railroad or of any
other corporation in the politics and gov
eminent of New Hampshire. In my opin-
ion it is not only the greatest issue in
New Hampshire, but the important issue
in the United States of America. This
same fight is being fought in some of our
sister states. 1t Is going to win eventu-
ally all over the United States. and large
ly because one ntan had the magnificent
courage and foresight TO get up and lead
Americans in this second war for indie
pendence, and that man is Theodore
Roosevelt. We are trying to do for New
Hampshire what Theodore Roosevelt is
doing for the United States"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-21
ANOTHER BLOW
To Be Struck at American
Meat Export Trade.
Germany Orders More Rigid
Inspection After Sept. Is.
kalser's Government Also Stops Canned
Goods Shipments 10 Troops.

New York. July 2O.-The Herald's
correspondent at Berlin cables the fol-
lowing:
Notwithstanding President Roose-
velts official assurance that the new
inspection laws will guarantee the
purity of American meat exports, 1
am informed that Germany will en-
force new and more stringent regula-
tons after Sept. Is against imports
from American packing houses.
Meat inspectors at various German
ports have been instructed that, be-
ginning on the date named. they are
to scrutinize glands OF all imported
meat cuts for tuberculosis and if
symptoms are discovered the meat ,s
not to be Permitted to enter.
This constitutes a direct blow AT
what rem aims of the American meat
import trade in Germany as the meat
comes With the glands removed before
shipment. packers being unable to
leave III the glands without smelling
other cuts not destined for EXPORT So
the pieces in question will be practical
ly excluded from Germany after the
ne'E regulations go into force.
also learn that the government has
stopped the shipment of American
canned goods to troops in Southwest
Africa, although a supply until Octo-
Der was contracted fog via the free
port Of Hamburg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-21
QUAKE At BRUNSWICK.
Slight Disturbance Awakens People
Early Friday Morning.

Brunswick. Me, July 20.-People in
different sections of Brunswick were
awakened early today by what is gen.
orally believed to have been a local
earthquake. The vibration was very
slight and no damage was done. The
disturbance occurred four or five min
utes before 3 o'clock. A careful search
failed to locate any explosion and fin
ally the opinion became fixed that a
shock confined to this immediate Vi
cinity had been felt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-21
This Week
at


When we say headquarters
for beautiful local colored SOUVENIR
POST CARDS we do not tell
half the story. there U no
better, larger and more carefully
selected line OF Souvenir Post Cards
anywhere east Of Boston. we wholesale
and retail these beautiful Cards or
send them by mail anywhere in the
United States. Prices &c. each. for
&C., CSC. per dozen. Send your orders
they will be mailed promptly.
DRUG STORE ETHICS when you
first law of nature-self protection.
You not only secure the needed
remedy, but you secure experience.
backed by the most approved drug
store facilities. Our experience Is
your protection. We give you lust
what the doctor orders"
No order too small none too exacting
to receive the most conscientious
treatment.
Prescriptions filled promptly and with
minute accuracy.
Our Confectionery Department con-
tains the most Delicious Assorted
Chocolates and Candy you have ever
Eaten. Everything in our Candy De-
partment Is pure and wholesome. We
have just received a fresh supply of
the famous Apollo" Chocolates In the
most beautiful gift packages ever
shown In this section. Prices 25c, 3Oc,
&c. soc, COO, and Use. Something new,
assorted caramels each piece wrapped
with waxed paper, very delicious!
Try Toe worth. Every day in the year
we sell the best soc Chocolates in bulk
for only 39c. Every Saturday in the
year The Epicurean choice assorted
chocolates in fancy boxes only 27c.
Tooth Brushes, Hair Brushes, Bath
supplies, Toilet Soaps, Gillette & Star
safety Razors and other kinds, and
every Drug Store want. Drugs that
cure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-21
THE REPUBLICANS.
Of Massachusetts Plan
ming Campaign Work.
Primaries on Sept. Is and
State Convention on Oct. 5.
The Early Start Of Campaign Due to
noran's Great Activity.

Boston, July 20.-Interest in the can
vas for the choice Of the next governor,
which has already been started with an
energy seldom in evidence in this state.
was heightened today by the calling Of
a meeting Of the Republican state COM
mittee to make arrangements for the
coming Republican state convention
and the Republican campaign. The
meeting was especially for the purpose
of selecting a date for the convention,
deciding upon the permanent chair
man Of the convention andsappointing
q chairman and four members at large
Of the committee on resolutions.
The Republican party leaders OF the
state have been induced to make an
unusually early start in their campaign
for the election Of a state ticket by the
actiNitity OF the Democrat leaders,
especially by the attitude of District
Attorney John B. Moran, who has al
ready received the Prohibition nominal
ton for governor and who Is an avoW-
ed and earnest candidate for the regu-
lar Democratic campaign. Mr.. Moran
has already announced the platform
upon which he wishes to stand as a
candidate. and has expressed the opin-
ION THAT tie IldIIiliS VI q AuoiOiA t'~AN
Ut by the Democratic convention would
best subserve the interests of the DEM
ocratic party.
The candidacy Of the district attor-
ney, it Is alleged, does not meet with
the favor of the element of the conser-
vative wing Of the party, some OF
whose members have suggested Con-
gresham John A. Sullivan of the 18th
district as a probable candidate for the
Democratic nomination.
1t Is understood that Gov. Curtis
Guild, Jr, will be candidate for re-
nomination this year by the Republi-
cans.
At meeting Of the executive COM
mittee Of the state committee, 1t was
voted to hold the state convention on
Friday, Oct. s, in fremont Temple. this
city. 1t was decided to hold the Re
publican primaries on Sept. rs.
The state committee voted for Form
or Governor John l.. Bates as chairman
of the state convention and named
Attorney General VIM. H. Moody as
chairman of the committee on resolu-
tons. The four members at large Sc
lected, were Frank Gerrett, Greenfield;
Henry Parkman, Boston; Elwyn q.
Preston, Woburn, and George K. wal
lace, F'itchburg. The date of Oct. . for
the state convention was ratified by
the full committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-21
PLANS DIsAPPRoVED.
Design for $3,00o,0 900 Bridge Not Monu.
mental Enough.

New York, July 20.-The Municipal Art
Commission at meeting yesterday dis
approved the designs for the Hudson
Memorial bridge 1t was explained that
the design was not considered sufficient
~ monumental.
The bridge is to be erected across the
mouth of the Harlem river. parallel with
the Hudson and connecting Manhattan
with the Bronx. will be a continuation of
Riverside drive. 1t is estimated that
ABOUT 100000 will he required for the
bridge and about s5.OoCooo 10 complete the
Riverside drive. The bridge is to be 300
feet long and 115 feet above the water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-21

August Rose nberg, formerly Of Seat
tie. Wash. who was arrested at Altoona.
Prussia, July 3. on the charge of being
engaged in an Anarchist conspiracy,
has been released. The Judge who in
vestigated the case decided that the
testimony against the prisoner was in
adequate, adding that no suspicion re
manned in the m ,nds of the authorit les
against him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-21

The French Line steamer La Prov
encc. which arrived at New York FRI
day from Havre, established a new
record from that port to New York by
making the voyage in days. 8 hours
and 10 minutes. The previous record
Of 6 days, 9 hours and IS minutes. was
also made by La Provence. La Prov
anc. came over the southerly course, a
distance OF 1855 miles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-21

The building of piazza across the
front of Cobbossee Inn Club house Is
being contemplated. and the PROPOSE
ton is considered favorably by the
members. The club house is already an
attractive place, yet a piazza would I'M
doutbedly improve its outward appear
ance greatly, beside adding to the COM
fort Of the members when the nights
are warm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-21
AN EXPERT ENGAGED.
Former District Attorney lichtenwal-
ner Retained for Thaw.

New York, July 20.--A special to the
Times from Allentown. Pa. says:
In view of his extensive studies on
the subject of emotional insanity, For
mer District Attorney Edwin II. Lich-
tenwaner has been engaged by Former
Judge Olcott, attorney for Harry
Thaw's family, to assist in the defence
of Thaw. Mr.. Lichtenwalner said yes
terday that he had received letter
from Judge Olcott asking him to go to
New York on Saturday with the briefs
which he prepared in the denfence of
James II. Wilson, whom Lichtenwalner
saved from the gallows a year ago,
when he was on trial for the murder
of John B. Ebert. an aged banker. Will
sons plea of murder in the second de-
gere was accepted after Lichtenwalner
had been opposed by several criminal
attorneys and a number of experts on
insanity.
Mr.. Lichtenwalner, will remain in
New York several weeks gathering
material for the defence
NJ. w. X. Olcott, the lawyer who
was dismissed by Harry X. Thaw, VIII
have until Monday to decide whether
he shall surrender all the papefs in
the ThaW case to Clifford w. Hart
ridge Thaw's new counsel. Although
n large quantity of paper has been
surrendered by Mr.. Olcott, Mr.. Hart
ridge asked Justice Mclean today for
an order directing the delivery of all
those remaining in Mr.. Olcott's possess
sion. In an argument in court, Ter
ence J. McManus, of the firm of which
Mr.. Olcott is a member asked for a
postponement. He said:
THE only papers which we are not
ready to deliver at once is 4 bundle of
letters. We are in doubt whether or
not we should deliver these. Until we
can consult the writer's of these let
tiers. which we shall do as speedily as
possible, we shall not be able to decide
whether we ought TO give them up
1t is a very delicate matter and one
in which we must be very careful"
When Mrs. Harry X. Thaw reached
the Tombs prison today and made her
daily dash through lane of curious
persons. one man in the crowd pushed
forward so roughly that he bumped
against Mrs. Thaw and she was knock
ed down. Mrs. Thaw was not injured.
and continued on her visit to her hus-
band, after which she went to the offir e
of Mr.. Hartridge, his attorney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-21

portrait of the late secretary of state,
John Hay, personally selected b.. Mrs
Hay. was Friday placed in the diplomat
ic reception room in the state DEPART
ment at Washington. 1t is the. work of
a New England artist, Miss Ellen En-
NETT of Salisbury, CT. and is a three
quarters life size reproduction in oil col
ors of photograph of Mr.. Hay taken at
his home. 1t represents :. front view of
him, seated in a chair.