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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-07
ABOUT 1925, 900 LOSS
BY Spectacular Fire Sunday on Water
Front at Weehawken, N. J.

New York, Feb. 1.-THE New Jersey
water front shaken last week by a
disastrous explosion at Communipaw,
was the scene in Weehawken Sunday
of a threatening and spectacular oil
fire. Fire boats. tugs. the entire Wee
hawken fire department and several
companies from Hoboken prevented a
northwesterly wind from driving the
flames along the dock through small
forest Of shipping.
The fire broke out soon after noon
in wooden extension of brick store
house in the Erie Railroad yards. The
Erie Railroad coal docks were attack
ed and were partially destroyed. The
loss is estimated at s225,000. The
cause of the fire is unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-07
NO FEAR OF MASSACRE.
Authentic Reports Minimize Rumors
Of Threatened Outrages in Gilicia.

Boston, Feb. alarm of a threat
ened repetition of the massacres of
Adana in Gilicia is minimiZed in re-
cent dispatches received by Secretary
James l.. Barton of the American
Board. Various reports have convey
ed the idea that troops were being
massed at Adana for the protection of
the Christians, whose houses, it was
claimed, had been chalk marked pre-
pafatoty to the beginning q another
massacre by the Moslems,s srs5 Tons
Rev. William N Chambcfs of Aaana.
the hero of the previous massacre and
the reconstruction of order and CO.
operation by the Christians and the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-07
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

y subscription OF s2e.Voo towards the
>2oO'"oO building and endowment fund,
which Middlebury. Vt. College is en-
ueavoring to secure before the end Of
TINS year, has been made by Andrew
Carnegie. according to announcement
made Sunday by President John NJ.
Thomas of the college. The fund was
started by A $4,000 subscription of tn,
General Educational Board. condition
al upon the raising Of an additional
Sl1o.0V. Subscriptions to date amount
10 S'9.'"". leaving $4,000 to be Sc
cured the end of The Near
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-07
USE OF AEROPLANES
May Be Had in Mexico to Determine
Their Real Value in Warfare.

Washington, Feb. 6.-Whether expert
ments with aeroplanes along the Mexi-
can border where fighting is now going
on shall be conducted by the signal corps
of the United States army will be de-
termined Monday by Brigadier Gen
James Allen, chief of that branch of the
service. and Major Gen. Leonard Wood
chief of staff of the army. Gen. Allen
said Sunday that both General Wood and
he were of the opinion that the fighting
would afford an excellent opportunity to
see how much information an airsh,p can
gather to outwit an enemy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-07
SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE.
Hundred Americans Leave FL Paso to
Join Mexican Rebels.

Fort Worth. Texas. Feb. 6.-One
hundred American soldiers OF fortune
left FL Paso Saturday to enlist in the
insurgent army. The body is compos-
ed OF men of all ages. classes and con-
ditions of life. Capt. a. r. Burkhart,
Texan and resident Of the border
country, is in charge of the contingent.
Ten thousand dollars in American
gold were spent by the Insurrecto
agents to gather the men and each re-
cruit is said to have been paid 5000
in gold in advance for taking up the
rebel cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-07
RICH MOND.

Word was received Monday of the
death Of Mrs. Harriet Houdlette, for
many years resident here. on Sunday
afternoon in Augusta, where she had
resided about six Years. She was the
wife of the late Capt. Franklin II.
Houdlette, Il we'll known mariner and
for years one of the selectmen. 4
daughter, Mrs. Mary J. II. Wyman Of
Concord. Mass. and three granddaugh-
tcrS survive. The funeral will be at >
p NJ. Wednesday at ST. Matthias
chapel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-07
A DOG THAT TALKS.
He Uses Good German and Asks For
What He Wants.

The scientific sensation of the hour
in Germany is the talking dog Don. a
dark brown setter belonging to royal
game keeper named Ebers at THIEF
shuttle. near Hamburg. Don promises
to become as celebrated an attraction
as the, horse Clever Hans. which star
tied the. geological satapts OF Europe
eight years ago with his alleged math-
ematical feats.
Kari uagsatsek ~ worid-lamed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-07
ARTHUR clARKSoN DEAD.
One Of Famous Family of Ball Players
Dies in Cambridge Hospital.

Cambridge. Mass. Feb. 6.--Artaur
Clarkson, of the famous family of base
ball players of decade or more ago,
and himself a pitcher on teams in Louis
vile. st. Louis and Baltimore, died at
private hospital hehe late Sunday. He
had made his home in Cambridge at
the Wadsworth Chambers. He was 45
years OF age and married.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-07

A stone blind pigeon Is one of the
flock which frequents the Lamar
tOhio) Courthouse. 1t makes it's
home in the dome and flies there with
unerring accuracy. W
The influence exerted by the La
dies Educational Association i6f Tokio.N
Japan. is increasing. Among it's
members are the wife Of the Mayor OF
Toxic, the Grown Princess and
Princess Mort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-07
THE RICH MANS TAXES.
Gov. Foss SAYS Wealth Should Surely
Bear Its Portion Of the Burden.

Boston. Feb. Gov. Eugene y. Foss
has issued reply to letter from j.
j. Brooks. general counsel of the Penn
sylvania lines west of Pittsburg. in
which he meets the latter's objections
to his advocacy of the adoption of the
proposed amendment to the federal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-07
POLICY OF CANCELLATION
And Not Annihilation Is Mesico's At
titude Toward the Rebels.

Laredo, Feb Ga prominent official
who arrived from Monterey Saturday
night and who is in close touch with the
military matters of the Mexican govern
nent said that the policy of the govern
ment would not be one OF annihilation
but every effort would be made to con-
coliate the revolutionists and that amnes-
" would be extended to all except the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-07

vt a banquet this evening. the speak
crs included. e. l.. Fisher of Kansas
City, president of the National Asso-
citation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-07

Turks. reports that he has just COM
pl"tcd an extensive tour of investiga-
ton ana found everything quiet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-07

withstand their united assault-Ncw
York American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-07
SCARED.

Continued from Page Onc.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
The Argus Daily Short Story
My Friend the Colonel-By F. A. Mitchell
Copyrighted. 1911. by Associated Litera ry PresA

also removed that part of the clothing
to which 1t was applied
The expression of disappointment in
his face was touching. Fortunately l
was able to brush it away. 1 told
him there was an acid in his COM
pound that was too powerful l could
recommend another which would re-
move the grease, leaving the clothing
intact
But, subj" he replied, his face light
ing up, nfo'tunately 1 have no money
to buy yo' secret"
Secret be hanged! There is no Sc
cret about It." And, writing the name
OF the agent I referred to on slip Of
paper, I handed it to him.
And now, suh," he said, folding the
paper, 81 wish to place this indebted
ness to you on my part in such shape
that it may be Hquidated in install
ments. What is the amount Of yo'
cha'ge, sub. TO- this professional wo'k
and the suggestion written on this pa
per"
Colonel" replied, taking him by
the hand. I'VE northern people are not
all so devoid, OF humanity as you
southerners think. You are quite well
come to the trifing assistance / have
given you, and If it helps one south
erner out OF the slough into which this
political bouIeversement has thrown
so many of you it VIII make me very
happy"
We stood for a few moments hand
in hand, looking into each others eyes.
There was that in the colonePs I shall
never forget 1t seemed to me that
had found brother.
Professor" be replied in a voice on
the verge of trembling, should 1 ac-
eept this favo' without giving you the
benefit Of any success that may ac-
crue from Il would be untrue to the
traditions of my ancestors. You are
from this moment my partner.
would soon to involve you in any ex-
posture that may be necessary in man
ufacturing or marketing the compound,
but / assu'e 20, sub, on the wo'd and
honah Of q southern gentleman that
l shall account To- every picayune
gained and credit yo' with one-half the
profit"
This was pathetic indeed.
Colonel" replied, don't you think
LudL q AOdA ShdDiC yea
to purchase the necessary articles that
are to 20 into your compound"
- accept anything mo- TIL 1 have
paid To- what i have received would
crush me to the earth No, sub; no
mo-. It f. now my pat to transmit to
you, not you to me-"
With q warm pressure of the hand
he went to the door, where he turned
and made me formal bow.
How the colonel secured the little
capital necessary to begin operations I
did not know, but within a month he
sent me q sample bottle of his grease
remover" neatly done up, with it a
note saying that he would accept one
more favor. II my conscience and my
honor would admit of my signing a
statement for publication that / had
anslyzed~ the remover" and recon-
mended It he thought that it would
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
Converts
Wool Tariff Legislation.

Revision of the wool schedule by a
conference committee is the next
step in the progress of tariff legis-
lation at Washington. The La Fol-
lette bill passed by the senate is not
entirely satisfactory to the demo-
Gratis who favored the Underwood
bill, which proposed a more radical
reduction Of duties and which was
passed by the house. The general
belief is that the house will reject
the La Toilette measure and thus
leave the tariff legislation still up
in the air." AS this would leav the
Ubiquitous Payne-Aldrich tariff still
in effect it would be a pity.
Some measure of relief ought to
be given the people Up to this time
the democrats and progressive re-
publicans have worked together to
this end, although they did not
agree as to all the details. In the
passage of the Canadian reciprocity
bill they evidenced a sincere desire
to tighten the tariff burdens of the
people. Now that they have a chance
to go further they ought to do it.
The announcement that President
Taft will veto any measure for tar
if revision passed at this special
session of congress hardly seems
credible. Such action on the part
OF the president would not only be
out of line with his general policy,
but ii would seem to be a bad po-
litical move at this time. This is
Independent of what action the tar
if board may take in the premises.
IN a matter of special interest and
importance to the country, the con-
gress of the United States may GER
tainly take action without reference
to the recommendations of board
created by itself and which can
have no legislative functions. In
the matter of the wool schedule
there is certainly need for action by
congress.
1t is not believed that the presi-
dent of the United States would step
so far out of the bounds of his pre-
negative as to veto legislation that is
evidently for the benefit of the pub
lie and which transgresses no prin-
ciple Of right or justice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
Maddened Aristocracy

The disgraceful scenes in the Eng
lish commons a short time since re-
veal the desperation OF expiring aris-
tocracy. Realizing that they are to
lose their last citadal, the house OF
lords, which will soon be Invested
of the veto power, the tories have
lost their heads and seem to be
leaderless.
One would suppose that such a
condition could only take place in
the Austrian-Hungary parliament
and nowhere else in the world. A
similar scene has never been wit
messed in the American congress, not
even during the stirring days OF the
civil war. A member of congress who
hurled approbrious terms at a fell
low member would be instantly ST
fenced and possibly an apology could
not prevent expulsion.
One hears much Of the dignity of
the English parliament and of the
courtliness that rules debates but
the wild scenes Of recent date tell
another story. 1t is but fair to say
that similar disorder was never pre-
viouslY known in that body. The
power that ruled by right of birth
the right little, tight little isle is
about to be broken.
The common people are soon to
come into their own and the disor-
der was the last gasp Of inherited
power
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02

soon AFTER the civil war while at
work. am Instructor in the chem
zeal laboratory in the G.. college-a
shabby though soldierly looking mid
die aged man approached me and ask
ed II were Professor Pingree.
NO." I replied, II am simply Mr..
Pingree. 1 am not professor. am
a tutor in analytical chemistry"
You are the man l am looking TO,
sub. 1t is the practical not the theo-
retical that l want. l, too, am simply
'mistah,' having come down from colo
mel. l commanded a regiment in the
late unpleasantness between the south
and the moth, sub. From having a
thousand men unde' my command /
am reduced to selling a compound TO
extracting grease from clothing"
There was that in the serto comic
Of the man which excited my sympa-
thy. / invited him into a room set
apart for my personal use, asked him
to be seated and waited for him to
speak further.
when 1 was at - university.
suh." he began, 81 took a coa'se In
practical chemistry. That is a long
llAS dSOs Out
enough about the coa'se to know that
what need is only to be gained, sub,
from such a pe'son as yo'self. AS
have said, sub, poverty compels me
to descend from the command of a
thousand men and formerly the owner
ship of as many negroes to make the
object Of my life removing grease
spots. The results of the victory
achieved ovah the south by the mo
perfectly equipped moth has rende'ed
obligatory on me many things
1 am a man of few words myself.
and my time is, or was then, fairly
well taken up. ] must head or this
garrulous son of the south. but
would not hurt his feelings for q
farm
1.-THE world is full of disappoint-
ments, colonel" interrupted Il live
on a salary of $1,000 year and have
six children. / work most Of the time
and have no leisure for repintng.
What can 1 do for your"
81 will come to the point immediate
Iy, sub. Ny old mammie"-
'Is your old mammie concerned In
the object of your visitT'
Yes, sub. My old ulammie used
liquid TO taking grease out of our
clothes when we were children Find
ing myself obliged to wo'k TO- my hv-
ing, 1 have taken her receipt and am
making the compound and selling 1t.
/ would be greatly obliged to you II
you would aDalyze it and see II 10
can conscientiousIy recommend 1t"
he evidently had nothing TO pay Tor
the work he required. but there was
something SO forlorn about the fallen
planter and chieftain- his bearing was
so far above his calling, That my heart
was touched. I took a sample OF his
eradicator and told him that IL be
would call the next day l would give
him an analysis He appeared prompt
Iy, and 1 informed him that bis eradf-
Gator was an excellent one, but there
was a single drawback TO 1t II re-
moved the grease to perfection. but
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
CLOTH IN THE MAKING.

/ The Way the Uncouth Product Of the
Loom Is Finished.
Every woven fabric is made by
crossing or interIacing two distinct &C.
ries of threads together. When the
yarn comes from the spinner It Is
mounted upon the loom in spools.
writes Rupert Bowers in Harper's
Weekly. So wonderfully automatic
are these modern looms that when a
bobbin is emptied it is forced out and
a full spool is put in its place without
stopping the loom. There are all
classes Of looms for all classes of ma
terial, from the thinnest fabrics up to
the thickest felts. To attempt to de-
scribe one of them or the principles on
which they are constructed would in
volve the reader in a wilderness Of
technicaIities. The power loom is one
of the most remarka BILE and complex
of mechanical products, the growth of
many years OF experience and ingenui-
ty and the capitalization of the in
ventive genius Of many minds.
The cloth in the shop window reeem-
bles the cloth as it comes from the
loom so remotely that there would
seem to be no relationship between
them. The first product of the loom
is usually uncouth. harsh and anything
but inviting in appearance. 1t has to
pass through many processes before it
is finished and made ready for the mar
ket. 1t is first mended so as to cor
rect weaving faults as far as possible.
Then it is secured and thoroughly
cleansed. Again it is looked ever and
mended before it passes to the fulling
or milling machine which, with soap
and fuller's earth. produces the finish
that is required Then it is secured
again.
Tentering is the next process. This
sets the cloth at a satisfactory width
and straightens it for the operations
that follow. the first of which is called
raising. The millions of tiny hooks on
the gigging machine raise up the 6bers
on the surface of the cloth and leave
them in an upright position. The pile
or nap is the result. This produces a
remarkable change in the appearance
and condition Of the fabric. Shearing
is the next thing. This cuts on all the
;aised fibers. lea wing them Of a uni
form length. The required gloss and
solidity are obtained by the pressing
which follows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
Billy Sundays Banner Season.

According to a recently published
statement of the results of six ser
les of meetings held by Billy Sunday
during the soul-saving season of
191O-1911 the average cost of max
ing a convert under his plan of sal
vation is fraction over 81 per soul.
The season that had extended over
a period of 10 months closed the
other day at Erie, Pa. The meetings
had been held in six cities and the
financial results were greater than
those received by William Howard
Taft holding down the presidential
chair during the same period. This
may explain in part why Billy turn
ed down a $500 a month proposition
to return to the baseball profession
as a member of one of the major
leagues. Billy feels that he can do
better work in the pulpit than on the
diamond. and the fact that the first
offers $500 a month and the latter
$1,000 shows that he has a good
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
The Real Center,

fThe center OF population by the census
Of 1910 is four and a half miles south of
Uuionv1lle. Ind, OF seven-tenths Of 9 mile
farther north and thirty-one miles farther
west than the center according to the cen
sus of 19o0.-Newsl
The center of numbers, concede H. 4 here,
And yenehe Importance Is great
OF finding by methods OF science sincere
Just whore is tht center Of weight
All. who that has studied our presidsnt
well
Can doubt that the thinking is straight
Which locates in Washington yet for q
spell
The physical center OF weight?
The center of gravity. that Is tfe thing
Which counts. as philosophers stats.
The White House. until Just q year from
next spring,
VIII stand as our center OF weight.
y. a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02

head for business as well as a win
ming way about him.
The season just closed has been
the banner one for Billy. Waterloo
paid him $4,000 for his work there
and that appears like large sum,
but Toledo very nearly doubled it,,
and OF the six cities that he hypno-
tized, Waterloo was the least prof
liable from either a spiritual or
material point of view. Here are
the figures that have been gwen out:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
nois a man may take a bath without
being SO suspected.

Since the enactment of the New Jer
sey law prohibiting the use of com
mon drinking cups the railroad com
panies have in some places shut on
drinking water altogether; which
shows that there are more ways than
one Of obeying a Jersey law by a Jer-
sey corporation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
HurnOr and
Philosophy
DELIGHTFUL WIND TANNER.
~ DUNCAN ~. SMITH

RUZz on. thou dear electric fan
IL Buzz on.
I would not stay thee in this task
OF pushing air athwart my face
This summer night
Go to IL. Burn the mysterious
Electric Juice regardless OF expense
The advertisements say
And advertisements. thoselittle GOorgJ
Washingtons
OF commerce, do not lie
That half n cent an hour
VIII keep you whlzzing. whizzirg
Even as the spit bail
Shot from the master hand
OF the cunning southpaw.
Thus for quarter OF q cent
Oh, bargain rarel
Oh. highway robbery
I can recline at ease
With feet elevated to the friendly
mantle,
With smile aeraphic playing
Upon my postal picture card features
And let your blizzard toy
With what - left by nature
Ruthless barber.
With my boyhood head Of hair.
For that small quartsr OF q can't.
A very trfhs
To one who thinks nothing
OF purchasing . flve cant Cigar
At one financial spfurge.
can enjoy your breezeS
For half an hour.
Blow onl
With you WIN not argue
Nor try to blow your out 81 cSunte-
nance
The game f. yours
Play onl
'Tis yours to give.
And, though It is but wind
You offer,
It's mine but to receive.
Cut loose and do your best.
Perchance you may blow me over
Into the next county.
dare you to try.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
Hardly Practical.

Hardly Practical.
I'M nrriAge
should be entered
into as deliber.
ately as any 9th
er busIness."
'But how Is q
man to know
about a woman
until he has mar
ried herr
an these days
he might ask for
testimonials from
her former huS-
bands"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02

The senate has passed the free
list bill, although the duty remains
for the time being, at least. On meat
and -four. The people must console
themselves with the thought that half
a loaf is better than none.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02

In Boston they furnish 100000
bacteria with every teaspoonful Of ice
cream. The authorities maintain that
this is too liberal measure and ought
10 be cut down.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02

A Wisconsin clergyman has return
ed the money he received for praying
for the state legislature. It may be
true, as he says, that his efforts were
lost, but he put in the work just the
same
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02

over in indianapolis a family re-
turned home to find stranger enjoy
ing a plunge in Ithe bath tub. They
promptly had him arrested and called
an inquiry as TO his sanity. In iii
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02
Aug. 2 in American
History

1s11-william Williams, 'signer'' for
Connecticut, died; born 1871.
1S52-Francis Marion Crawford, novel
ist, born; died 1909.
1S9s-President Mckinley announced
the terms upon which he offered to
make peace with Spain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02

The progressives in congress are
less anxious about lowering the duty
on wool than they are about pulling
some OF It over the peoples eyes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02

Whenever a man gets hold Of a
watermelon that tastes as he thinks it
used to taste. you can't trouble him
with any questions of state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-02

After having heard from the peo-
pie, Secretary of Agriculture Wilson
has discovered that UncIe Sam needs
DR.. Wiley's services