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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03
Afternoon Session.

In spite Of the fact that the biz
card so. delayed .he trains that Mrs.
Amin Sturgis Duryea of Boston was
unahl 10 deliver her address of Peace
end that Mrs. Perry StarkWeather of
tho Minnesota Department of Labor
telceraphed that she had broken her
ankle, the midwinter session Of the
Maine Federation of Women's Clubs
developed much of value and interest.
Miss Eva l.. Shorey OF Portland. for
merly connected with the Maine La
Dor Department. On short notice. de-
livored II fine address in which she
presented few OF the reasons why
Maine needs female factory inspec-
tor
rhe meeting opened with the read
ing of the minutes of the morning
session, which contained the announce
nent that the next annual meeting
would be held at Saco. Mrs. Harry
Durham CT the committee on house
hold economics presented very IN
teresting report on that subject which
urged that more attention De given
the matter She declared honie-mak-
ing TO be the most exacting OF ali
professions. She thought that women
should make it the fourth .R" in the
new educational Curriculum.
Miss Shorey. in Opening, described
graphically the scenes at a mill gate
in the early morning hours when the
women and children are going 10 work
and deplored the necessity Of such
scenes. She mentioned the inadequate
fire escape laws in Maine. the lack OF
.
the statute books. IT. her opinion
woman factory Inspector would DC
able TO do good i'll this department
as we'll as in procrring better SAM
tary conditions and better enforce
ment of the child labor laws. Miss
Shorey pointed out the fact that the
death rate in Biddeford was not only
the highest in Maine, but that the IN
faut morality there was the highest
in ,he United States and declared thet
there must be a reason for it,
Miss Irene r. Foote of Waterville,
District Nurse for the tuberculosis
societies there stated that she 1ound
MANY children ~ the cotton miiiS VINO
had begun work at ii years oil age
ard could neither write or rcad III
either tho English or f'rench IAN
euae.s. Continuing she voiced Tue
opinion that something should be done
to prevent this, fer the pr2ftice was
inimiral to the health of the chill
drcn and adults.
Mrs. Elizabeth Merrill OF Hk2"he-
gan spoke Of the matter of fresh arr
edncaticn and the necessity oi more
of II She also proposed that the
administration of the scholarship fund
be given to the advisory board. MRS
Flaeg the presiding officer suggested
maj the matter should go over TO
,hc annual meeting and it was mace
a mart of the record that h"'iee i'a"
been given. 49,
In the few moments left OF Inv
,,,oot;re Mrs Emma Mossley OF Port
land spoke Of the work of the press
committee and pointed out ways 'ha'
the speakers could gain better pun
licity through the daily papers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-02-03
BLAME UNpLkCEO.
Continued from Page One,)

,a tho revenue cutter service. His
shows that when the eXplo-
si,i, occurred the boats receiving the
d,,,,, to were tied to a pier located UNI
ar,. the jurisdiction of the New Jersey an
.No,.iti,S Definite estimates OF the NUM-
hei OF dead are still Impossible. Inc
total list of dead and missing Is Ihr'S'
rl,,. list of dead in the hands of the
coroner includes only seven names, but
it is that officials belief that most OF
the "a men whom he classes as missing
were blown to atoms.
The property loss, according to various
off cial estimates win be between $15O,OOO
and 100000. The heaviest sufferer Is
the Central Railroad of New Jersey, at
whose docks the disaster occurred.
Vice President Besier sets the railroads
loss at about 100000 The United States
government sustained $4,000 damage at
Ellis Island, and an additional $4,000 OF
SIS, 900 at the army headquarters on Gov
ernors' Island and at Bedloe's island
where the Statue of Liberty was shaker
bare of many windows and big electric
lights.
The blast was probably the largest ex
plosion of dynamite that has ever DC
CURED anywhere. Intentionally or by ac
cident. Fifty thousand pounds went VI
in the single defamation. There was ;
marvellous escape, however. from a mucl
bigger disaster, for there was anothe
| 5000 pounds standing on a siding withil
| 100 feet of the pier and which stood un
| exploded through all the tumult., Tn
| cars which contained it were twisted an,
| torn and the boxes were strewn on ever.
side, but the dynamite, thick with tn
debris Of the explosion. was INTACT in it
paper coverings.
The exact cause Of the blast may neve
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

He lifted out a soft package and
united the red ribbons Instead Of
the usual brass inkstand. and books
there was a broadcloth coat,
He flushed a little as he laid II
aside and unpacked the box. Here
we're several white gowns and black
waistcoat that must have been maze
for more portly form than his own.
f1eecy white shawl-evidentl for
the parsons wife-and a few toys
and in the bottom. a valuable book Of
reference. it's leaves still uncut.
A wistful emile curved the bishops
lips as he caressed the 1eecy white
shawl. Some thoughtful woman had
tucked ii In. unaware that his was a
lonely bachelor existence. With ten
der hands he repIsced the shawl and
the little toys in the box. then sat
down before the blazing fire with the
book in his hands
Taking "aper knife from the
table he cut the leaves carefully. AS
he did so sitter slipped out and fell
to the floor With little excIama-
tion he picked II W and held IT to
the light
With wondering eyes he stared and
stared again. Here was the letter he
had written to Lucia Blair IL years
before. IL II he had explained her
fathers curt rejection Of his suit and
his determination 70 go AVA and
await more favorable opportunity.
II he was assured OF her love and he
faith in him be could rest content for
a while
The back OF the letter bore 'ew
penciled words: II believe IL is best
70 withhold this letter from Lucia.
sae is too young. AID / cannot SPARE
he-. y. B."
Selfish words OF a selfish man,
The bishops fare was flushed with
excitement as he psccd the study
focr. He must communicate with
Lucia at once-she mist have sen:
the bSx-he was tewildcred-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

this affair is shown in the first fig
ure. 1t was one of the innumerable
examples of material combinations
to be seen on all sides. The two
materials used were rose cashmere
and bronze satin brocade. AS if this
unusual color scheme were not start
ling enough of itself, a further note
of color was introduced by the
bands of royaI-blue satin which seTv-
ed as trimming. On the bodice
these bands outlined the little over
jacket. 'Over-jacket" is really a
misnomer for this section was a part
of the waist and its edge was
stitched fiat 10 the tucked upper and
lower portions. The small, round
yoke was finished at the neck with
a soft frill of vicy lace. The ends
of the sleeves were finished with
four wide tucks and there was a
deep crush girdle of blue satin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

is soft and has excellent dTaping
qualities, and the New York shops
offer it in an unlimited range of col
oring and figure developments. Some
bordered challies are being shown
materials with the plain portion in
blue, brown, gray or black and the
Persian, a floral or conventional bor-
der design in a combination of vivid
coloring Bordered material is re-
strfcted TO development in garments
designed especially for such pur-
poses-otherwise the border must be
removed and applied as a separate
trimming. Any skirt or tunic which
has a straight lower edge can be
made from bordered material with
excellent effect
The second figure illustrate the
use of black and white striped chal-
lie in the fashioning of charming
~ simple afternoon frock. 1t was
made in what might be termed
'semi-princess" style. There was
panel down the entire length of
the front. This panel was cut with
the stripes running crosswise. while
the balance of the gown showed the
stripes running in the opposite di-
rection. There was a small divided
collar of apple-green panne velvet
and the cuffs and pleated girdle were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
FroCks Designed For Afternoon Affairs

This is the season Of afternoon
functions and. as natural result, the
season for afternoon frocks New
York soCiety-and that of all the
larger cities-will be surfeited with
afternoon teas, musicales, receptions
and bridge parties from now until
early spring. Then in addition
there Will be the usual matinees
Some particularly striking costumes
have been designed for these semi
formal occasions, and nowhere will
more beautiful frocks be displayed
than those worn at the nation 5
capital Miss Ruth St. Denis an
nual Washington engagement. which
is always an event of social import
ance, opens on next Monday after
noon and at this occasion will be
seen some of the seasons smartest
style creations.
One of the frocks designed for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

glowing bunch of holly.
perspiring young curate was
mailing covers on completed boxes
while the guilds secretary followed
| in his wake and scrubbed addresses
from a slip of paper.
Lucia paused beside Mrs. Stiles and
watched he finishing touches admin
istered TO the bishops box. The
women chartered ceaselessly over the
disposition of its carefully chosen con-
tents. The bishop was a bachelor and
many little masculine luxuries were
tucked in TO add to the comfort OF
that far away study.
Now the card with the Christmas
greeting. Mrs. Clark. Here is Mr..
Merton ready to nail the cover-have
you the address. Miss Preston?"
The secretary consulted her slip OF
paper. AS she read the name and ad-
dress aloud Lucia Blair slipped quietly
away and entered the waiting car
riage.
At home she locked herself in her
fathers study and tried TO still her
beating heart. So John Woodson was
the youthful bishop of that Western
diocese in which st. Mark was so
deeply interested, Her John Wood
son-the young clergyman who had
wooed hef p years before End who
liSo oteu StSinsE repoIseu pE neF faIh-
er, the late rector of ST. Marks.
John Woodson had gone away from
her without a word OF farewell-he
had taken her fathers decree as final
He had left her to believe what she
might Of mis- action. Why had he
gone away without a word-why7
The freight fingered on the pic-
ture Of her father above the chin
ney piece; the stern face seemed 20
relax and the cold glance to soften
into pitifui regret
Lucia saw il and a binding mist
closed her e-es- She had spent the
five wears since her fathers sudden
death travelling abroad with her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
ming will be marked note in
spring millinery.
THE SEPARATE BLOUSE.

OF all the vagaries of Dame Fash
ion none is more mysterious than
her avowed disapproval of the three
piece. suit. 1t is only a few seasons
ago that no woman felt a coat-Suit
costume complete without a blouse
% he Same co'or IS her suit. Now
such combination are considered in
wretched taste, and ones ingenuity
must be taxed for unusual color
schemes. Separate waists of bright,
vivid colors are an excellent invest
ments for any woman, as coat suits,
as a rule, are of material of darker
coloring. The bright-colored waists
not only follow the decree of fash
ion. but the note of color which they
add relieves a costume of any degree
of SomberneSs. But when one re-
fers to blouse of vivid color it does
not follow that it must be glaTing.
Vivid colors can be used with excel
lent effect when they are covered
with the much-used transparent fab
RIGS. Some very handsome perfect
Iy plain pleasant blouses being
shown in the New York shops have
a foundation of vivid green, cerise,
orange CT req ncSSdllne CONeIeu " llH
an over-blouse of royal blue, London
smoke, pearl gray or ecru trans
parency. Sometimes this transpar-
encv is vOile, again it is marquise or
chiffon, and sometimes it is net.
One cannot have too many sep
arate waists fact the blouse for
wear with tailored suits plays a very
Important part in the wardrobe of
the well dressed woman. No mat
ter what style coat is worn, when
it is removed a smart blouse must
show itself, and with the wide use
of deep openings in coats the front
Of the waist is much in evidence and
Of course must not be overlooked.
For trimming, hand embroidery
continues to lead in popularity.
There is one thing to be remembered
in trimming with hand embroidery.
1t should appear to be made especial
ly for the gown which it decorates.
Otherwise it defeats its own pUr-
pose and effect and gives the same
appearance as the trimming which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

Flounce skirts of today are quite
differently constructed from those CT
a few seasons ago. The fiounce line
scenes to be creeping higher with
each change of the weather and the
skirt of this little frock presented
another illustration of this change.
The upper line was some distance
above the knees and was trimmed
with a wide band of the blue
satin. The upper part of the
skirt, which was really but a
deep yoke, had fine tucks, extend
ing to about hip depth. The full
ness from these tucks was held fiat
into the f1ounce. The lower edge
cleared the ground by at least three
inches, for the shorter length is still
prevailing even in evening frocks
4 FAVORED FABRIC.
Challie is a fabric much used for
afternoon costumes this season. 1t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
z 80 e b

He looked at the cover OF the box
and n great light was thrown on the
pulling matter. The address was
plainly written: REV. Harold Smith. "
Smith was one OF his assistants. A
mission worker. The expressman
who knew the both had made an
absurd mistake and left both bozes--
yonder was the one containing the
inkstand and the books
How wonderful are his methods
OF working out our problems" the
bishop murmured as he repacked
Lucia's box and tied the tissue paper
wrappinzs with clumsy fingers.
The box could go 10 its rightful
owner now. It's path had been diverted
10 make things right between Lucia
and him
II was a long letter he wrote 20
Lucia that night and he enclosed the
one which had been withheld from
her 50 many years. He said he would
come TO her at once only he had prom
ised his toys in Mincrton combined
confirmation and Christmas celebra-
ton He would start for the East ~
soon as he received Lucia's reply thai
she needed him.
His letter came 20 Lucia less
than week after Christmas a won
derous greeting. what was that brief
DELAY after years Of waiting2
Come, do need you!" she wired
back 20 him.
"Tbe dear bishop writes that this
is the most fo.ful Christmas he h's
ever known" said Mrs. stiles. COM
placently. few days later 20 the as
sembIed guild.
u was qure he would like the
books" remarked Mrs. Clark. snip
ping briskiy at a garment she was
fasbioniDg for the missionary barre
And Lucia. bending over her neehl9
work in a quiet corner. smiled bliss-
fully az she touched little ring OF
her left hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
LiNeFnnnI Grain

Liverpool. Jan. 5.-The wheat mar.
ket at the opening was firm. with light
er offerings. due 10 the American stead
mess in the face of the more favorable
weather i'm the wheat belt and the fore
cast Of light shipments from Argentine
this week. and values were Is higher.
Following the opening there was q de-
cline on the free selling here by a
prominent firm. Plate parcels were Is
d. lower. and there was a decline in
the Buenos Aires future market. At
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

is purchased by the yard and inter-
ed, turned and twisted 20 At the
garment on which II is used. The
Introduction of hand embroidery on
any frock adds very materially to-
the cost OF making, but II one is at
ali handy with a needle the expensel
can be greatly reduced by doing the
embroidery oneself. Some veryi
handsome trimming is made with
the use OF rope embroidery silk in
coarse chain stitch on filet net. Beads
are frequently seen introduced with
hand embroidery though such
trimming is naturally suitable for
use on formal costumes only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

alsU fashioned from the velvet. The
small yoke showed just a glimpse of
princess lace and this same lace was
seen at the ends of the sleeves. Down
the center-front, where the side por-
tons Overlapped the panel, there
was a row of green velvet buttons
and simulated buttonholes made of
velvet-covered cord.
The chapeau worn with this cos
tune was one of the first early
spring models. 1t was made of the
green panne velvet and at the edge
of the brim was one row of wide
fiat Satin-finish straw braid. A
large black aigrette was the only
trimming. If present indications
can be trusted, simplicity of trim
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
Chicauo Cash Grain.

Wheat-No. ? red 96G97A. No. 5
red $40 96a4, No. INV 96d9S. No. 3
NV $50 %. No. ! ms 1O5G1O9. No. rs
10361O7 No. ms 1O2m1O5. No. 81
01O5, No. , s 95h1O3, vc 92a1CN
drum 82G91.
Corn-No. 2 45H asst. No. "
4614 a 4G1a. No. . Y 4612 G47, No. 3 Is
d45i4. No. 3 W Asa 0451a, No. Y
45A a 4512, No. I 431a "a. No. 4 W
43h @44, No. y 4234 d4414, Sym II,
sgy 41G42
Oats-No. 80. No. . W 231l GE31A.
No. 3 W 32is 032aI, No. W 320.3912.
standard 32& G33H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
Saves Two Lives,

Neither my sister nor myself
might be living today if it had not
been for DR.. Kings New Discovery -
writes A. d. Mcdonald of Fayette-
vile, \. c., R. F. d. No. s, for we
both had frightful coughs that no
other remedy could help. We were
told my sister had consumption. She
was very weak and had night sweats
but your wonderful medicine COM
pleteIy cured us both. It's the best
| ever used or heard of" For sore
lungs, coughs, colds. hemorrhage,
grip, asthma, hay fever, Group
whooping cough-all bronchial trou-
bles-it's supreme. Trial bottle
free; 80 cents and 81. Guaranteed
by all druggists.
Davenport Coliseum.
Masquerade ball Saturday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

Jan. Following are the quota
tons on the local market today:
Live Poultry-Cld hens, 10c; springs,
1Oc pound; ducks 1Sc per pound: geese
10c pound; turkeys 1Sc pound.
Fresh eggs, 32c.
Potatoes, per bushel. Csc.
Butter, dairy csc; creamery SIC.
Lard. 12c.
Onions, 90c.
Feed and Fuel.
Corn, per bushel, 45c and 4Sc
Oats, 30c.
Forage hay, SIG to $3.50;
clover hay, SIS; straw, IS.
Wood-S4.50 per load.
Coal-Lump, per pusnel. 15c: SLACK
&c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

in the West with an especial remem-
brance for the Woodworking young
bishop, followed by the revelation
that the bishop was John Woodson.
himself. proved too much for self-con-
tanned Lucia
She bowed her head on the arm OF
the chair and wept for very loneli-
ness
Two DAYS before Chriss -, Bishop
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

LUCIA bidlE SIOOQ
seiore her own empty packing box,
ner sim, idle hands crossed on its
sdge. There was a wistfuI look on
her sweet face and her deep. gray
eyes were fixeS dreamily upon the
her
The president OF the guild bore
swiftly down upon her. glasses poised
On her htgh-bridged nose
MY dear Lucia, The expressman Is
TO call for the boxes at 4 O'Clock and
yours has not been touched. What
are you putting in. child?" She
touched the packages with a jeweled
Gnger.
Lucia withdrew from her reverie
with little start Some of fathers
things" she said. slowly: you know,
Mrs. Stiles. that he was abundantly
provided for. anr there were dozens of
robes and other vestments that he
never wore at all. I felt that come of
them might be spared for 4 Christm as
box - there s book, too. besides the
other usual remembrances-"
That is charming OF you. my
dear, Many a struggling young min
ister in the West would be 6eIigh ted
to receive xouT box. Hurry. now. and
don't dream over it must finish
the bishops box. myself"
She rustied away toward a buzziux
group OF women while Lucia thought
fully packed Ser box with dainty lay
e7s CT tissue paper between the white
parcels and n the top she tucked
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

typifed the sort of man who does the
best work for the church
He attracted and held the admira-
ton and love OF hundreds of rough
men IN the min * camps or on the
ranges; his sympathy, his broad hu-
manity. his unassuming manner. free
from cant phraseology. won for him n
Parish that WIS not bounded By his
diocese
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

with a kindly smile of appreciation
for the thoughtful hands which had
placed il there
He always opened his Christmas
box from 81. Marks with q autter OF
interest in its contents There had
always been the hope that Re might
recognize some bit of handiwoTk.
from Lucia Biair-and there had al
ways been disappointment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
stockhoIders' NESTING.

The annual meeting OF the stock
holders OF the Rock Island National
bank OF Rock Island, Ill, will be
held at their banking house on Tues
day, Jan. 10. 1911. at $3.50 o'clock p.
m, for the election OF directors and
the transaction Of such other bust
ness as may properly come before
them. II. f. CASTEEL.
President.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
THE WRONG BOX

passed away and Lucia had returned
home to take up her life in the lonely
house and to resume her old-time ac-
tivity in st. Marks.
The incident of the Afternoon, the
packing OF the annual Christmas
boxes for struggling young clergymen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

He spent little time at the diocesan
residence. He had elected to live
among his boys" as he called them
close to their lives - close to their
hearts.
A few jerks OF the hammer and the
cover was off of the smaller box of
the two. He removed a spray OF holly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

and proceeded to open the boxes
which the expressman had dumped
upon his study floor.
A tall, well-muscled figure, with
fine head set on broad shoulders;
steady dark eyes lighting up a face
grave almost to sternness. the hishon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

by wire from E. w Wagner & Co.
members Of Chicago Board Of Trade
Grain, provisions, stocks, and cotton
Local office at Rock Island house, Rock
Island. III. Chicago Office, 9S-99-1o0.
Board of Trade Local telephone. No.
west 1901
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05
h. B. SUMMON. Cashier.
Rheumatism Cured in "a Hours.

T. J. Blackmore of Halter q
Blackmore, Pittsburg. Pa. says: "a
short time since ] procured a bottle
of DIR. Detchon's Relief for Rheuma-
tism. 1t got me out OF the house
in "a hours. took to my bed with
rheumatism nine months ago and DR..
Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism Is
the only medicine that did me any
good. / had FIVE OF the best physi-
clans in the city, but / received very
little relief from them. / know DR..
Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism TO
be what it is represented and take
pleasure in recommending IL TO
other poor sufferers" Sold by Otto
Grotjan, 1901 Second avenue. Rock
Island. and Gust Schlegel. 20 West
Second street. Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy new
er disappoints those who use II for
obstinate coughs, colds and irrita-
lions OF the throat and lungs. Il
stands unrivalled as a remedy for
all throat and lung diseases. SOLD
by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-01-05

the close there was quite general de-
mand from the continent. Just before
midday there was some little disposi-
ton TO cover. and March was Is from
the low. AT this time the market was
easy and Is lower than yesterday.
The corn market opened steady and
unchanged Following the opening
plate grades remained steady. Ameri-
can grade declined u on large arrivals
of American corn here.
Liverpool Cables.
Wheat opened unchanged; closed u
lower
Corn opened unchanged; closed IN
changed.