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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
Today's Concert PROGRAM.

Polar sun" ......... PAMELA
Observation-Disclosures" .......... Keller Bella
Waltzes-"W omen's Love" Fahrbach
Selection from THE Yankee Consul"
Robyn
Moreeau-"Mignon, Salute di Amour
Elgar
Medey-"The Honeymooners'' -. Conan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
Senior Graduation and Junior
Readings at WinslOW High.

The annual graduation exercises of the
Senior class of the Winslew High school,
combined with the Junior reading, wwas
held Tuesday evening at the Winslow
Congregational church and was attend
ed by a large number of friends and rel
atves. The platform was deeked with
ferns and eut flowers. the rose. the class
flower. being predominant The class col
ors were red and gold. Music during the
evening was furnished by Harlow's Or
chestra of this city. The following was
the program:
Music. Harlows Orchestra
Prayer Rev. w. j. Mcneil
Music Orchestra
Salutatory and essay-"American Paint
ing. Mabel Catherine Wing
"The Brakeman's Life"
Alfred b. Poirer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
cony VS.. Gardiner This Afternoon.

\ II should be remembered that in spite
of the reports that Cony was going to
disband the Baseball team and thai there
would be no game here, that the game
wiz ~ played between Gardiner and
: MS "Wednesday afternoon on quinn
n Id The game will be called at $50
n tk sharp, and Charles b. Day of
NJ <ond will be the umpire. 1t win be
8ry for Gardiner to win this game
lzkr TO have any chance of obtaining
E$lp. for If Cony wins out the cup
sel}fXo to the Augusta team. 1t is I'M
Z5flate that Cony win have to play
&fne with a crippled team. but that
1E6fnethng with which all teams have
t6hEcontend and Gardiner has had its
share even this spring. Everybody out
and help the BOYS along.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07

The Hotel Mems Mutual Benefit Asso-
citation began the business sessions OF its
sd annual meeting Tuesday at Boston
Mayor Fitzgerald welcomed the conven-
ton to the city. Following the forenoon
session the members of the association
We're given a buffet luncheon Later,
with the ladies of the visiting parties.
they were received at the State House
by Governor and Mrs. Floss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07

Al a stockholders meeting of the
Boston < Maine railroad Tuesday at
Boston, l60,i77 shares were represent
ell ~ seven persons, who all voted in
favor of the purchasing of the Wor-
ceStcr, Nashua x Rochester. owing
10 a provision of the law that a ma
joritS vote must be east the meet
ing adjourned until Tune IL. in order
that other shares might he heard
frnm. At = meeting of the stock
holders of the Worcester. Nashua 4
Rochester the sale was approved. 1t
developed that of the 30.6l4 outstand-
ing shares 23.5l4 are owned by The
Boston x Maine, which has long held
a lease If the smaller road
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07

The Senior class of the High school
held its annual hop AT the Flks hall
Tuesday evening and ii was a delight
fui affair A large number of Young
peone were present. Music was fur
nished by ihe I4eahV Sisters orches-
tr4, The committee in charge We're
Jeanette f.. Reed. Bernice M M@Far-
land, Ruby II. Walker, j. \. LAM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07

the clutches of the bridge officers Tues
day afternoon and was locked up. In The
evening he was ground OUT and fine
and costs of S7.5I was paid for his release.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07

Regular meeting of Peli clason Camp
8. of V, Wednesday evening. and all of
ficers and members are requested to be
present as this is the last meeting before
the state encampment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07

A. new automobile law in which no
speed limit is set was signed Tuesday
by Governor Baldwin of Connecticut.
The bill makes the state Wide open 10
residents no time limit heng set
as to running their maehines., in he
state without q Connecticut license.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07

The Fairfield employees of the Wa
tarViHe K Fairfield Electric Road de-
feated the Wateryille employees s Ia
: Tuesday, in hotl% contested game
PLAYED at the Central Maine park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07

The American Benefit Society held
a delightful Whis; party Tuesday
evening at the Modern Woodmen hail.
A large number enjoyed the games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
WANTS DiAZ TO RETURN.
Limantour Going to Europe to Gain
Ex-Presidents Consent

st. Louis, June 6.-Reiterating that
he intended going TO Europe. Senior
Jose Yves Limanf6ur, formerly min
lister of finance of Mexico, on his de-
parture from st. Louis tonight said
that his mission in Europe was to
seek out Porforio Diaz, abdieated
President of Mexico. and induce him
to return to the country of which he
was President for "a years. Beyond
admitting he had hopes of accom-
pishing his mission, he declined to
discuss ii.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
Arthur G. REYNOLDS.

Arthur G. Reynolds. aged % years.
son Of Charles Reynolds. died at his
home On May street Tuesday noon
from tuberculosis. The funeral was
held at O'Clock in the afternoon and
burial WAS at Pine Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07

\ large delegation of Waterville cit
liens went to Riddeford Tue sday aft
ernoon to attend the ANIMAL conven-
ton OF the Maine Franco American
Society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07

Allan +. MeAlary, I. Of NJ. Is, has
returned to his home and will enter
the employ Of Green & Wilson FOR
the sunimer vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07
WATERv|LLE.

Edwqrd Ware. Jro of Boston is Wis
iting ut MS home in this city for a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07

bert. Frank F. Higgins and James Z.
Mcmahon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-06-07

Mrs, Isaac y. Thomas of Randolph left
Tuesday for Beverly Mass.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

The following report sent In by
George Knittle, who lives ON Mrs.
+. H. Meurer's place, is conclusive
proof that dairying pays altho' only
carried on, on a small scale.
Mr.. Knittle has eight COWS and
two heifers and has kept an accur-
ate account Of the income from his
herd during the past year.
Jan. 1880; Feb. $66.27; Mar. $7O23
Apr. $102.22; May $i10.1O; Jun. S10S.
~; July 141.15; Aug. $l36.15: Sept.
S11291; Oct. s1OS93: Nov $919l; Dec.
$91-97; total $1209.O5.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09
Or. .. L. RAIDER Dies.

Portland.-Within q few hours Of
one year from the time he was strick-
en- with apOplexy, DR.. d. l.. RAIDER.
editor OF the Pacific Christian Advo-
cate, and one of the most prominent
Methodist Episcopal ministers in the
Northwest. died Sunday morning.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09
THE MARKETS.
Portla

Portland.
Wheat-Track prices: Club, Sic;
bluestem, 83c; red Russian, 75c.
Barley-Feed, $3.50; brewing.
$27.50
Oats-No. 1 White, $3.50 per ton.
Hay-Timothy. Willamette Valley.
$1,000 per ton; Eastern Oregon.
S21d22; alfalfa, $12.
Butter-Creamery, 33c.
Eggs-Ranch. candled, 34c.
Hops-19l0 crop. 1S1ac; 1909. 13c.
NORTHEASTERN Oregon. BOISE h.. !:
Valley, 17@19c Id.
Mohair-Choice, soc.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09
REDUCED RATES FOR COAST
coIonist Period Extended and Home.
seekers May Come West at
Any Time Of Year.

The Pacific Northwest will beneht
by the action of the Transcontinental
Passenger Association In voting an
cial railroad rates will be allowed
homeseekers in the Northwest.
The homeseekers' rates heretofore
effective to the North Pacific Coast
and intermediate territory in January,
February and March was extended to
include the entire year.
A special colonist rate of 333 from
Chicago to North Pacific. California
and Mexico points from March 10 to
April 10 was decided upon.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09
Seattle.

Wheat-Bluestem, S3c; Club. sic;
red Russian, 79c.
Barley-$27 per ton.
Oats-$3l per ton.
Hay-Timothy. $24 per ton; alfalfa.
SIT per ton.
Butter-Washington creamery. Sc
Eggs-Selected, local, SIC.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

Geo. Cole, of Brown & Cole. was in
Bellingham, Sunday.
Miss Beatrice Handy was Bell
ingham visitor last Friday.
Miss Irene Sain was visiting friends
in Bellinghan a part of last week.
Miss Wallace spent Sunday with
her brother in Bellingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hatley are the proud
parents of a baby girl, born Jan. 23rd.
r. w. Green made trip to Belling-
ham, Tuesday.
f. Stienhauer was another Lynden-
lite who was in Beliingham Sunday.
Miss Ida Gilman spent Sunday with
her parents near Greenwood.
H. II. Jameson was in Bellingham
attending to business last Thursday.
Miss Susie Ireland made a trip TO
Bellingham last Saturday.
Mrs. Lewis Larson was shopping In
i>ellingham last Saturday.
l. chnnnar in RpIl-
ingham Saturday last.
Miss Ada and Nettie Hoover visit
ed their mother over Sunday in Ever
son.
Mr.. |. Ellenbaas and daughter arriv-
ed in Lynden from Holland, where
they made an extended visit.
Veda Sutley spent last week visit
ing friends in Lynden, returning TO
Bellingham, Saturday.
j.. W. Bixby came up to Lynden
Sunday and drove his auto back in
The afternoon.
Miss Bessie TAYLOR, who is teach
ing school on one of the islands, WIS.,
tied over Sunday in Lynden.
w. H. NAPLES made a trip to Sedro
Wooley. the last OF last week, re-
turning Sunday morning.
Everett Horton has bought the John
Tenant house on Front ST., and has
already taken possession.
Reka Roo came up from Seattle
Saturday for few days visit with
relatives and home folks.
Y. H. Tromp returned Tuesday, af-
ter few days in Seattle, attending
to business.
Geo. Worthen returned the first OF
the week from Puyallup, where he
had been visiting friends and Relatives
Mayor Hall and wife left Sunday
morning for few days visit through
Washington and Oregon.
Arthur Wright, who is building a
large barn at ClearbroOk, visited with
his mother in Lynden over Sunday.
City Attorney Sampey was seen
mingling with friends in Bellingham
Sunday.
w. H. NAPLES. of Lynden, was re-
Gently elected president of the State
Single Manufacturers Association.
r. II. Thompson. of John b. Far
well & Co., of Chicago, was in town
selling dry goods to Brown u Cole
last Friday.
John Storey came mp from Seattle
Friday to spend Sunday with the
home folks, returning Monday morn
ing.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

Mrs. Pratt and her mother Mrs.
Byron, of Bellingham, came up Sat-
urday for weeks visit at the II. II.
Jameson home
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

Mrs. Seth and Mrs. James Zylstra
will entertain the Kensington Club
ladies and their husbands, Friday
evening Feb. 18th.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

Miss Irene Sain was visiting friends
in Bellingham a part of last week.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

Mrs. Lewis Larson was shopping III
i}ellingham last Saturday.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

Mr.. and Mrs. James Reed went over
70 Nooksack Sunday and visited few
days with Mr.. Charles, of the Hotel
Charles.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

Miss Susie Ireland made q trip Il
Bellingham last Saturday.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

II. II. Jameson was in Bellingham
attending to business last Thursday.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

Friends of NJ A. Hickey were glad
to hear of his safe arrival in Penn
sylvania even though he was delay
ed four days by bad storm.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

Miss Ida Gilman spent Sunday with
her parents near Greenwood.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

SUBSCRIBE FOR THE TRIBUNE
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

A party was given at the home OF
Chester Worthen. Tuesday evening,
in honor of his fifteenth birthday
The evening was spent playing games
and at 1920 light refreshments were
served
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

f.. Stienhauer was another Lynden
lite who was in Beliingham Sunday.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

urday for weeks visit at the II. IL.
Jameson home.
| Mrs. Seth and Mrs. James Zylstra
will entertain the Kensington Club
ladies and their husbands, Friday
evening Feb. 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Reed went over
TO Nooksack Sunday and visited a few
days with Mr.. Charles, of the Hotel
| Charles.
| Friends of NJ. A. Hickey were glad
to hear of his safe arrival in PENN
sylvania even though he was delay
ed four days by bad storm
A party was given at the home OF
Chester Worthen. Tuesday evening,
in honor of his fifteenth birthday.
The evening was spent playing games
and at 1890 light refreshments were
served.
Among those who accompanied the
basket ball team to Bellingham last
Saturday were the following: Mr.. and
Mrs p. A. Wright, Mr.. Talbot. Miss
Brown and c. o. Mulder.
Mr.. Fish moved his family to Lynn
den last week and is occupying the
Sutley residence on Front street. Mr..
Fish is the butter maker for the new
creamery.
A movement is on foot to build a
home for the Knights of Pythias lodge
in Lynden. A prominent member gen.
erously offered to contribute $500 for
that purpose at a recent meeting.
Mrs. +. l.. Lash, who has spent the
past six weeks visiting her daughter,
Mrs. w. c. Dewey and family, Of
Ventura, California, returned to Lyn-
den, Monday morning.
Mr.. Sampley went down to Belling-
ham Tuesday morning, returning in
the afternoon, Mrs. Sampley accom-
panied him and will remain and visit
with home folks.
c. w. Riddle has bought the proper
ty opposite the Tribune" office from
Geo. Taylor Mr.. Riddle has recent
ly moved to Lynden and gone into the
real estate business and has purchas-
ed this property for home.
Alison w. Steers. State DepLty Of
the Grange, recently organized rous-
ing Grange among the live farmers Of
Glen Echo, east of NoOksack in this
county, organized some new Oranges
in Chelan Co., and has, after Or
ganizing at Clearbrook in this county
returned to Chelan County. to organ
/ ize the Chelan Co. Pomona Grange.
Miss Alitea Landau entertained
last Thursday evening in honor OF
Frank and Burt landau who are
spending the winter months in Lyn-
den. They will soon leave for their
home near Ferndale. Eighteen young
people were present. Music and
games were INDUCED in and re-
freshments were served at late
hour.
The following report sent in by
George Knittle, who lives ON Mrs.
+. H. Meurers place, is conclusive
| Anir alt
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

Miss Little was shopper in Bell
ingham Saturday last.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

Miss Beatrice Handy was Bell
ingham visitor last Friday.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

Miss Wallace spent Sunday with
her brother in Bellingham.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

Geo. Cole, OF Brown & Cole, was in
Bellingham, Sunday.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Hatley are the proud
parents of baby girl, born Jan. 23rd
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

r. w. Green made trip to Belling'
ham, Tuesday.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

A movement is on foot to build a
home for the knights of Pythias lodge
in Lynden. A prominent member gen
erously offered to contribute $500 for
that purpose at recent meeting.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

Miss Ada and Nettie Hoover visit
ed their mother over Sunday in Ever
SON.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09
ITEMS ABOUT FOLKS
SOCIETY

Notes. Personals and Small Items May be Phoned Direct to the
Tribune Office or in evenings to Telephone Numer R52
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

Mr.. Fish moved his family to Lynn
den last week and is occupying the
Sutley residence on Front street. Mr..
Fish is the butter maker for the new
creamery.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

Mrs. E. l.. Lash, who has spent the
past six weeks visiting her daughter,
Mrs. w. c. Dewey and family, Of
Ventura, California, returned to Lyn-
den, Monday morning.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

Among those who accompanied the
basket ball team to Bellingham last
Saturday were the following: Mr.. and
Mrs. p. A. Wright, Mr.. Talbot, Miss
Brown and c. o. Mulder.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

Mr.. Sampley went down to Belling-
ham Tuesday morning, returning in
the afternoon, Mrs. Sampley accom-
panied him and will remain and visit
with home folks.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

c. w. Riddle has bought the proper
ty opposite the Tribune" office from
Geo. Taylor. Mr.. Riddle has recent
ly moved to Lynden and gone into the
real estate business and has purchas-
ed this property for home.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

Mr.. |. Ellenbaas and daughter arrlv-
ed in Lynden from Holland, where
they made an extended visit.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

John Storey came mp from Seattle
Friday to spend Sunday with the
home folks, returning Monday morn
ing.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1911-02-09

r. II. Thompson. of John b. Far
well & Co., of Chicago, was in town
selling dry goods to Brown II Cole,
last Friday.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-01
France Leader of World.

The leader Of world democracy Is France
The French revolution. terrible as II was
shines sweet and gentle compared with the
system OF incrusted privilege. fetid fraud.
and chartered Hbertinism it overthrow.
France remains the intellectual and political
center OF ideas in Europe.
America is the greatest example Of democ-
racy We have gone farther than France.
because We have room and distance.
There are still many evils in the Amer
ican government. But they are not the ills
OF democracy. In every case they may he
traced to lingering distrust Of the people
a survival OF the old hunbug1irg OF class
superiority. and a jealousy Of the common
man.
All great reform movements now being
agitsted are at bottom, but striving toward
a more perfect democracy. Government
ownership Of railways. telegraph and a.!
public utilities ard common carriers; uu-
nicpal ownership Of street railways. gas
and water; the election OF Un:ued Slater
senators by direct vote OF the people: the
initiative and referendum and recall: indeed.
any reform movement you may name means.
in substance, simply a more perfect cemoc-
racy.
Here We find a peculiar fallaCy into which
many superficial thinkers fall. They fearau
kinds OF municlpalization because OF tie
rotteEness Of politics. They do not see thar
1t is the huge private. nOnmunicipal interests
which are precisely the corruters Of politics
Americans cannot afford TO distrust the
people. The people are our on.y salvation
The more nearly We can saddle all govern
ment and business responsibility upon the
The Washington herald., 1911-10-01
Best Type of Tnsoector.

Being a nan Of infinite detail and unusua
knowledge and " sense in its meaning OF
instinct" Dr. Dudley best typiies the stee
rail inspector. who stands sponsor for tbs
finished product OF the biggest industry IN
the world today. He Is one Of the few mer
about a steel plant who are not under boss
rule" He is also one Of the few men who
are privileged to " call down superfntend-
en:s II he does not happen to fancy their
process of manufacture. He claims that
right by reason Of the fact that his compa ny
Il paying for the rails-s25 to $2s ton-and
he IL the direct sponsor OF every rail that
emerRes from the nav Of the rolls. Being q
car a. we'll as a godfather OF each rail-
DR.. Dudley is seldom questioned. The fore
man and superintendent know that the loss
Of several tons OF an entire " heat Of rails
means = loss to the company in time, il not
money. with a record for the previous
month constantly staring him IN the face
the superintendent does not permit himself
to fall Into stUpUr nor does he hesitate to
follow his speclications with the care and
precision OF a conscientious building con-
tractor.
The time was when steel rail inspectors
were compelled to tTesd hot rails with wooden
slabs tied to their shoes. in order to perform
their tests. but methods have changed much
recently. and the inspector is not now sub
jected 70 the tnconveniences and dangers he
formerly submitted to.
No steel rail or structural or bridge iron
inspector will honestly pass as perfect
product which he knows to be imperfect. He
feels the responsibility OF his work far too
much TO face the afterthoUght. What il
that rail- or that beam should give way? ID"
Down deep in his heart the loss Of his Job Is
negligible In comparison with T..
But the inspector is the " fall guy" never
theless when the imperfect rail slips through
and the moral blame, Il not the legal blame,
comes back TO him. As you ride TO work to-
morrow try to think what your own mental
condition would be under similar ciPcHm-
stances.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-01

by the company into . movable apartment
Of kitchen. dining room. bedroom. study,
and testing laboratory. with electric lights
rot always at hand in even a high priced fiat
For DR.. Dudley Is probably dean" OF
rail inspectors Of the United States He
Is the closest student Of practical manu-
facture Of stesl rails in this country ard
there are few steel plants in the United
States with which he Is not scq1aInted.
II IL the difference in standard required BY
different railroad companies IN rails for
their Individual use which makes Dr. Dud-
ley's work somewhat different from that of
the rail inspector. Besides Judging Of the
tenn Perature. Cross section and nearne= to
perfection in size and general appearance,
ne must know what the ingredients are;
whether the minerals and chemicals have
been properly mixed and fused; whether the
proper temperatures have been attained IN
pits before the white hot bIllets. weighing
several tons apiece. are cast into tIe roi's Of
the rail MILL TO be squeezed and wrought
into the shape Of at" rail: whether that
billet cCrr!es what Is technically known as a
" seam" which implies thst the metal did
not form right In Its last mold and twisted
or turned in such q way that the grain, -
so 70 speak, does not run the right way. He
also tests the quality Of the steel itself
whether II is Of the right toughness OF brit
tlenese. and many other points which to the
eye Of the neophyte seem either trivial or
wonderful. a. the mind chances to regard
them.