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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15
ALCOHOL FROM WASTE.
Good Quality Of Spirit Produced From
Henequen Residue.

Henequen Residue.
An invention which will be Of great
interest to the planters Of henequen
or sisal hemp in particular. as we'll as
Of practical utility to the world at
large. has lately been patented by a
Mr. Ernesto y. Castro. a native of Ia
basco. but resident for some years in
Yucatan. for utilizing the residue of
the maguey. after the fiber has been
taken for the manufacture Of alcohol.
In the process Ut extracting the fiber
the flesh" OF the leaf is scraped Off by
machinery and this. with the excep-
tion Of small portion used in the
manufacture OF packing paper. has
been heretofore simply thrown on the
rubbish heap MIR. Castro. after years
of experiment. has found that this
waste. together with the juice w"i"h
escapes during extraction OF the fiber.
will produce Il coed. rnerchantah'r ~
cohol, as high as 40 per cent Cartier
The raw material is placed in tanks
with water and allowed to ferment 70,
two days. after which it passes int.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15
JOHN F. HILL.

the colony of Massachusetts bay from
1850 to 1856; John Leighton, repre-
sentative to the general court and
sheriff Of York county; William Leigh
ton. who raised 112 men for the Con
tinental army in 1875, besides being
county sheriff and a justice Of the
peace, and Andrew Leighton. who FIRE.
quently represented his district in the
Maine legislature.
Mr.. Hills grandmother. Sarah obi
orne Leighton, was q direct descend
ant OF Sir John Mason. the original
grantee OF the province Of New Hamp.
SHIRE
John F. Hill was educated in the
South Berwick tMe.) academy and the
Putnam school in Newburyport. He
afterward studied medicine, being
graduated from the Bowdoin medical
school in 1877 and later perfecting his
studies and receiving diploma from
the Long Island College hospital in
Brooklyn.
After completing his medical educa-
ton DR.. Hill returned to his native
state, practicing about year at Booth
bay Harbor. Later he decided to enter
business and moved to Augusta. In
1870 he associated himself with p. o
Vickery, the publisher, and later be-
came his partner under the firm name
of Vickery & Hill.
Mr.. Hill was elected to the house of
representatives of Maine in 1889 and
was reelected in 1891. In 1892 he
was nominated by reclamation for
senator from Kennebec county and
served in the legislatures Of 1893 and
1895.
In 1896 he was presidential elector
from Maine. He was elected governor
of his state in 1901 and again in 1908.
For several years he has been the
Maine member Of the Republican ma
tional committee and its acting chair
man since March. 1909.
In 1880 Mr.. Hill married Lizzie G.
Vickery, who died about ten years
later In 1898 he married the widow
of Hiram Liggett, son Of the late j. f.
Liggett, of the Liggett & Myers To
bacco company. Her father was Nor
man J. Coleman, who was secretary of
agriculture under President Cleveland.
The Hill home in Augusta Is one of
the most notable residences in the
state. 1t was built at an estimated
cost Of 100000.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15
COLORADO RIVER BASIN.
A Region Of Vast Agricultural and In.
dustrial Importance.

dustrial Importance.
There is no more interesting river
in the world than the Colorado. In
dustrially. scenically and geologically
it presents more diverse conditions
than any other stream in the United
States.
From the crest Of the Rocky noun
tains in Colorado and Wyoming it
sweeps across the intervening country.
traversing parts Of Utah. New Mexico,
Arizona and Nevada to the head of
the gulf of California. the area drain
ed being about 100000 square miles.
In the Rocky mountain region it flows
through a country covered by eternal
SHOWS and waters some of the most
fertile and valuable agricultural lands
in the world in western Colorado.
northwestern New Mexico and eastern
Utah.
1t traverses the famous Grand Can.
yon Of the Colorado, in the northern
part Of Arizona, and finally passes
over the broad. fat plains above the
head of the gulf Of California. In
this lowermost portion the river
strongly resembles the Nile, having
annual foods which distribute silt
over the adjoining lands and render
them as fertile as those in the his
toric valley Of north Africa.
The Colorado and its tributaries
have other values than that Of irriga.
ton. for. descending in steep channels.
they present abundant opportunities
for the development of water power
Power has been developed at few
points. but the resources Of the Colo
RADIO basin are in this respect yet prac-
tically untouched.
The size Of the Colorado river is in
Dictated by its total discharge in the
year 1909, which was oG.0000O0 acre
feet. or enough water to cover that
number Of acres to a depth of one
foot. United States Geological! Survey.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15

specially arranged still. Fer some
time the spirit produced was unsatis-
factory. both as to taste and color. hut
the late tests. made in presence Of
some 300 of iucatans most prominent
business men. were entirely creditable
to the inventor
The waste of 1000 leaves gives 400
liters IA liter equals 1.O5 quarts, Of
Juice. which in turn produces about
eighty liters Of alcohol of 40 per cent.
perfectly good for all uses The i'm
provements to the ordinary still for
correcting the taste and color have
been protected by patents. Consular
Report.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15
Nav Revive Professional Rowing.

For years there has been little row
ing in open competition by profession
ais. A revival Of II seems certain as
result of the efforts Of Eddie Durham.
a Canadian professional sculler. to ar
range a match with r. Arnst for the
championship Of the world. That
match has fallen through. but develop
ments have arisen from the negotia-
tions which assure Durham several
races next year.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15

Hans Holmer, the famous American
long distance runner, intends to tour
Europe and meet all corners from ten
miles up to the full Marathon distance,
20 miles 1855 yards. According to his
present plans, he will visit Germany,
France and probably Australia. Hol
mer is considered to be one Of the
best long distance runners in the world.
He has won numerous races from the
stars on this side Of the Atlantic, and
last year he captured the famous Pow
derhall Marathon race held in Edi-
burgh, Scotland, from . neld Of the
best men in Europe.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15
Where They Love Rowing.

The New Zealand Amateur Rowing
association conducted twenty-four re-
gattas last summer. The events We're
as follows: Auckland, 4, with 80 races
and prizes valued at $1,055; Canter-
bury. 5, with 3S races and $1,S4o in
prizes; Hawkes. Bay, 2, with Is races
and $3.50; Otago 5, with 35 races and
1920 prizes; Southland, B. with 2s
races and $50; Wanganut. 2, with -
races and 81, 14O in prizes; Wellington,
/, with 10 races and $47O prize money;
Marlborough and Nelson, regatta
each.
OF the 179 races rowed, senior events
totaled A, Junior Al, maiden G3 and
youths %. So that it is not surprising
SO many crack scullers are developed
in that part Of the world.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15
Unavailable.

Nonsense! There was plenty OF room
for you to pass with the cart without
knocking the gate off,"
But yer see. sorr. the room was on
the wrong side of the cart."-Tatlnr.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15
Ma boot!

Kidder-Sandy, what is this "Carne-
about?
Sandy-Dinna ye ken? IT'S oatmeal
Chicago Tribune.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15
Reason Enouuh.

Reason Enough.
Busybody-Why don't you come
away from that wall, my man? You've
been leaning there all the morning.
Loafer-Sorry. but daren't leave 1t
now, mum. should catch a cold in
me back.-Watch Dog.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15

The Cost Of High Living.
Wife-George. do you know that the
children need new shoes?
Husband-So does the auto. The
children will have to wait-Puck.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15
Pitcher Gregg's Actual Work Best.

Pitcher Gregg's Actual Work Best.
Upon the basis Of results accomplish
ed vean Gregg did better work than
Bender or any other slabman in either
league. He won twenty-three games
with Cleveland and lost but seven.
Bender won seventeen games for the
Athletics and lost five. 1t required bet
ter pitching to do what Gregg accom-
plished than to come through with
Bender's roundup. Although working
with club we'll down in the race most
Of the year, Gregg won a better per
centage Of his games than any other
stars operating for teams well NJ in
the race. The Cleveland club was in
sixth place up to mid-Sept emh"r.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15
She Did.

She Did.
"1've lost the baby" shrieks the
nursemaid.
Heavens! Why don't you hurry
out and speak to policeman"
otis no use. num- That's what
was dom when l lost the baby
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15
Good Swimming Season pre*ict9

Good Swimming Season FREE ed,
Experts are predicting frey th9t -
indoor swimming season of l9ll-i2 vi
be the best n history. Not only is III
rivalry keen between SIX clubs w',i":
have likely nlid"tes for the n"tionn
chan pnn .i,,H events. but there will
added incentive to the contestants in
the rrus''crt of n trip to the olympic
;~"-,:'s I" "Gr,y date at which the
entries c','" for the Stockholm meet
will make u impossible to hold out
door trials fbr the water carnival. and
the ,An' T. 'res will be the only guide
the Amateur Athletic union will have
in the selection OF the team members.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15
JOHN F. HILL.
hs 10 the Chairman Of the Republican
National Committee.


National Committee.
John Fremont Hill, who was recent
~ elected chairman of the Republican
national committee, is one of the few
physicians Of the country who have
entered or who have been successful
in the political field He abandoned
the practice Of his profession many
years ago.
Mr.. Hill was born at Eliot, Me-, on
Oct. 20, 1855. His ancestors on both
sides included men Of distinguished
public service. His father. William.
was the sixth in direct descent from
John Hill, who was born in England
in 1924 and settled in Dover. N. Ii
about thirty years later
Among Mir. Hills early ancestors
were Edward Rawson. secretary of
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15
Earaian GoodA.

Assistant Inspector - Say. Mr.. APP
praiser. here's n lady whose kid has
the German measles WHAT'S the duty
on 'em ?-Harper's Weekly.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15
Only Seemed So.

Only Seemed So.
Something wrong with this item"
"How now?"
Says the bridegroom took his place
beneath the floral bell and 1000 volts
were Immediately shot through his
Quivering me."-Washington Her
aid.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15
Tho Real 1hinq.

Pa. WHAT'S aItrulSmV
Being defeated for Office and hoping
the man who was elected will not make
a botch Of it"-Chicago Kecord-J1er
aid
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15
Enqland Puts Ban on Kidney Punch.

The National Sporting club Of London
has declared the kidney punch" Tile
gal, and the use Of it In the future will
act as Il disqualification to any fighter
In British boxing matches.
The committee appointed to pass
upon the legality of the blow. which
caused so much comment in England
and America. decided ultimately
against it. 4 clause will be inserted
In the future articles Of agreement Of
the club prohibiting fighters from us
Ing it.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15
KATE DOUGLAS WIGGIN.

She Is Prominent In Organization Of
Women to Oppose Suffrage.
Kate Douglas Wiggin. the author.
who In private life is Mrs. George
Riggs. Is prominent figure in the
newly formed National Association
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15

opposed to Won
an Suffrage. which
is to carry on an
active W ar fare
against the grant
ing Of suffrage to
women. There are
already nearly a
dozen state organ
izations.
In organizing the
n e " association
put itself on rec.
ord as maintaining
that woman can
accomplish m ore
for her country
without the vote
than with 1t, that
the state Is like a
household and that
the work should
be divided between
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15
Second SIGHT.

Second Sight.
1t takes young mother to tell what
color her baby's hair Is when it hasn't
any at ali.-Chicago Nows.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1911-01-15

men and women. A "catechism" has
been prepared containing questions
and answers tending to prove the fal
lacy Of the suffragists' statements.
Other women prominent In the new
organization are Mrs. Greer, wife Of
Bishop Greer; Miss Ida NJ. Tarbell.
Mrs. Richard Watson Glider and Mrs.
Arthur NJ. Dodge. Mn. Dodge Is the
president
New-York tribune., 1911-02-13
MONEY AND BUSINESS.

Trade harometers indicate that the
General bnsiness Of the country is eT
randins. Depression i'm our industries
so pronounced i'm the last six months Of
1910. has run its course, reflection ot
which is found i'm the report Of the
United states steel Corporation. showing
total untitled orders on hand on February
Of 311O.919 tons. an increase Of 4$6,le2
tons. as compared with the record re-
ported a the close Of the last year
Nothing i'm the nature of a boom is
looked for. slow but steady improve
ment is expected. Coming betterment
IN industrial conditions Is foreshadowed
by the course Of The financial markets
and hv the confidence exhibited i'm bank
ing circles in the theory that current
low rates for money will continue for a
short time only. Further evidence Of
better times ahead is found in the Will
ingness of bankers 10 underwrite new
securities issues and i'm the disposition
OF capital to subscribe heavily for such
offerings Underlying conditions in all
lines OF trade are SOUND ana ffr stronger
than they were few months ago, owing
10 the fact that most markets have been
through period Of liquidation and re-
adjustment that has paved the way for
a resumption Of more healthy and more
active business i'm al lines.
Speculation in stocks is being conduct
ed in an orderly manner, while actual in
vestment buying IS increasing Europe
shows disposition To- participate in the
subscriptions 10 new American railroad
mortgage issues, the attitude Of foreign
capital toward our investment offerings
supplying one of the most encouraging
features Of the present situation. a
steady home and foreign investment de-
mand is looked for, irrespective OF de-
velopments that from the Wall Street
Spectators point OF view, may be un
New-York tribune., 1911-02-13
PENs1oNING CITY EMPLOYEES
A Comprehensive System Based on Sal
ary and Length of Service Urged.

TO the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: The question OF old age pensions re-
Gently discussed in your paper has TOT many
wears received a great deal OF Afternoon W
thinkers I'm all progressive countries. now
ever. there Is n vast difference OF opinion
on the subject, but all who have s'uoieu
the question agree that some system VI
pensions or superannuaton lhsuI an
should be adopted to support the aged ana
infirm when they reach that stage where
thev can no longer care for themselves.
Under present conditions. those VINO w,
come too old TO work and have no nhanciaI
resources are compelled 10 plead TOT hep
from charitable organizations ana iio"'
municipal relief societies or to seek shei'er
in the warehouses;. Any change from 'he9e
degrading conditions will he step for"aru
toward real reform.
AS far as municipal employees are co'
cerned, there is no doubt but that IN eted'
municipality like ours some system OF pen
sion should be adopted | do not say 'H''
from a humanitarian standpoint alohe'
believe that the continuation or men III 'iie
municipal service after they nave outllEeu
their usefulness in the POSITIONS III "hi'"
they are employed means waste OF tie 'aN
PAYERS money and the demoraIlza,ioh ",
the service To discharge outriSht ase'
r,ortars who have been In the employ OF the
city for the best years OF their ives Is
course which the city as an employer or
,abor cannot afford to sanction There
fore. the solution OF the problem is old age
nens,ons or superannuation insurance
This CITY has already in operation an old
age nsnsion system in the Police and Fire
denartments. and in one or two others, but
30, af ~
as street cleaners, mechanics and laoorers
and other DEPARTMENTS. have no sucn pro-
lection. The poorer paid employees who are
neglected are really the men that are most
in need OF a pension. They receive smaller
salaries and have not the opportunity TO
save In their younger days that the higher
paid employees have.
The plan Of different departments having
their own systems Of pensions does not ap-
peal TO me as a good one. l feel that there
should be one plan covering all departments
in the entire city and that each and every
enploye should come under its scope ana
receive a pension according to the salary
he receives and the length Of his service 10
the city.
Now, the question is, how shall the money
be raised 10 establish a fund for this pur-
pose? Should il be raised by direct taxa
ton or should the employees be compelled
to paw a percentage of their earnings tow
ard the maintenance Of the fund? l be-
lieve that this municipality OF ours Is big
enough and great enough 10 bear the bur-
den. The men who have served the city
faithfully for the best years of their lives
are entitled 30 an honorable maintenance
when no longer able to serve the city.
TIMOTHY HEALY,
International president Brotherhood of Sta
tonary Firemen.
New York. Feb. 2. 1911.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-13
THE GIFT OF TONGUES.

The Hungarian statesman who, hav-
ing served and promoted the highest
good of his country, enters upon the
youth of old age" with the noble ambi-
tion TO serve the greater good Of hui
manity at large. furnishes striking eX-
annie Of the easy command OF other
tongues which the educated Continental
Furonean possesses and Of its value as
a means of advancing an international
movement and a mutual understanding
among the nations Of the earth In gen
eral. Count Albert Apponyi, who has
fought the great battles of his distin-
ruished career in Hungarian. not only
speaks English correctly and tuently,
but is able 10 think in 1t at moments
notice and seemingly without effort.
The native American. like his cousin
the Englishman. takes such a linguistic
acouirement more or less as matter OF
course. so accustomed is he TO expect 1t
from the distinguished Europeans and
Asiatics who visit him. And yet he
vould be astonished if the foreigners
should expect him to possess the same
accomplishment in return. SO convinced
is ne Of the supremacy of his own tongue
and its future as the supplementary Ian
cuage of the world.
That future seems already assured.
Whatever the nationality of the eminent
mon who come 10 US in the service of
ideals that will be the actualities or TO-
morrow. they almost Invariably, and of
necessity. are masters of English, even rs
the leaders of the modern thought ana
tendencies of our race. American and
English. find a knowledge Of lis IAN
rnace wherever they 90 abroad. East or
West. among their foreign compeers.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-13
4mUSements.

ALHAMBRA-2-s-va
AMERICAN--1: 30 :so--vaudevilie
ASToR--2 15--S .S0--The Boss.
2:20--S: :3O--The Concert
BIJoU-e :2o--s 20--The Havoc.
WAY-2:t5-s:la-The Hen peoSs
CARNEGIE HALL---2:So-violin Recital
CASINO-2 l5-s-Marriage a la Carte 49,,
CoHAN's-2:15-SI5--Get RICK QUICK """-
ingford.
COMEDY. .2e-s:i5--Tu Re Hanged II 10
CRITERION: :2O--S :20--Sire.
DALYs-2 :l5-.s:i5-,The Tann.s tho. Fire
~ and The Twelve pound Csecl Look.
FIFTH FNIfE-9-S-Vaudeville
oAlETY--s is-Excuse Nc. 49,,
GARDENS :15--The Gypsy Baron
GioREGs 15-S 2o-The Slim Princess.
HACKETT-2:Is-S:l5 Might
HERALD soUARE-s:l5-The Balkan Prin-
PTsoSbHoME-2-s-rhe International Cup
p1-Ds0%~o .9o--S. .So-Nobody's Widow.
JOE WEBER 'S-2:15-s: Where DO
xv1SNTERBoCKER- NS9 2:tS-s.1o-Chsutecler
-2:l5-S:l5-The Spring Maid
LYCEUM-s: :SO-Suzanne
LYRIC lbs :i5-The Deep Purple.
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN-Dog Show.
MAJEsTlC-2 lbs i5--way Down East.
MANHATTAN OPERA HoUsE-2-S-Vaude-
MAXINE ELIoTTs-2 :so-s:so-The cam
METRoPoLITAN OPERA HOUSE -I:so -
Siegfried-s ls-Tosca
NAzIMoVS's-2 ,S0-S .9o-Baby Mine
NEW. AMSTERDAM 49, 2:15 - -s:15 - Madame
NEW THEArRE-2-The Blue Blrd-s:l5-
NEW YoRK-2:i5-s:15 :15-Naughty Marietta.
Plaza 30--7:30-Naudevile.
EEPUBLIC-2:l5-S.1j- .1j--Rebccca Of Sunny
wALLACk'S-2.15-s 2O-Pomsnder Walk
WEST END .3o-s:15-Mother
New-York tribune., 1911-02-13

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: wish to second the view Of George
Crapser. that we should not be too pre-
ciptate or generous In extending reel
procity to Canada. Tho idea is admirable
in a general sense, but we have proposed
giving her too much, and thereby already
excited the suspicion Of England that We
may be counting Miss Canada's affections.
trying TO win her from the mother. IF we
are to WOO her let us do II avowedly and
above board, and even then IL might be well
to 90 slowly and not abash or frighten our
fair, shy neighbor by too generous and i'm
pulslve advances.
To drop sentiment. there is our large
farmer population. that has been left very
largely out OF Mr.. Taft's reckoning.
think It would be much better TO reduce
our tariff 80 per cent on grain, meat and
dairy products, potatoes. rutabagas and all
farm produce for term Of years before
putting them all on the free list. Remem-
her that many thousands OF our best farm
ers are going to Canada now every year
and thousands Of our good farms go beg
girg for buyers Maine, New York and
other states are now selling potatoes at the
country stations at 50 to 75 cents a barrel,
and the farmers feel blue about planting
many next year. Consider our enormous
grain. livestock. dairy and poultry interests
II IS proposed TO put a premium on Can
ada's land drive our most enterprising
tanners into that country and increase our
lists OF abandoned farms. 1t is all very
we'll to have free pulpwood. perhaps free
lumber: but 1t is evident that the manu-
featuring interest. as usual. has been first
:, get the hearing at Washington. But do
not forget agriculture. the nations main
stay.
Canada does not. in its length and
breaCth. pay as high wages as We do, on
an average. and wholesale reciprocity at
one sweeping stroke will do injustice 10
labor. as we'll as 10 almost every farmer
in the United States. II more OF the con-
suner class wish cheaper food let them get
ont on our cheap and even abandoned"
farms-ah handoned by young men going now
10 Canada by regiments. brigades and di-
visions Let us be a little reserved in our
advances toward Canada. She will think
lust as much of us. and We shall not throw
away the fair profit 10 which American
farmers are entitled
CHARLES n. CRANDALL
Stamford. Conn, Feb. 4, 1911.