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The Washington times., 1912-05-15
Uncle Sam Wants
An Organic Chemist

An organic chemist for employment in
the Bureau OF Mines at Pittsburgh, Pa.
is wanted in the Government service.
A competitive civil service examination
will be held June 10 TO obtain a list OF
eligibles. The place pays from $3.50 to
81, 800 per year.
An examination will be held June II
for a deputy shipping commissioner to
be employed in New York at an an-
nual salary of 5000.
June Is the Civil Service Commission
will examine applicants for appoint
NJ EhemistTv Deoartment of ApricuI-
ture.
The Washington times., 1912-05-15
Would Send Statue,

In return for the Rodin bust Of La
France. sent to America and placed
on the Champlain memorial on Lake
Champlain. the United States would do
we'll to present a monument Of Joan OF
Arc to France, according to Michael
Francis Doyle, a Philadelphia lawyer
who lectured last evening at Trinity
College on The Ideals of Joan of Arc. u
Mr.. Doyle called attention that this year
Is the five hundredth anniversary of the
birth Of the French warrior maid. The
speaker suggested II Congress failed
to act the women of America take ur
the matter.
The Washington times., 1912-05-15
President Cables
Sympathy of U. S.
To Crown Prince

President Taft today sent the follow
ing telegram of coincidence to Crown
Prince Christian of Denmark:
Il beg to offer to your majesty and
to the people of Denmark the sincere
sympathy and coincidence of the people
OF the United States on the death of
his majesty King Frederick VIII, and
the most sincere wishes for your maj
esty's long and happy reign.
wv. II. TAFT"
The Washington times., 1912-05-15

Informed of the death OF her brother,
King Frederick Of Denmark.
The British court will go into mourn
ing for the late ruler as will practically
every court in north Europe with which
he was closely connected either by
blood or marriage ties.
The Washington times., 1912-05-15
Lectures on Health.

Two health topic lectures under the
American Medical Association remain
on the program for this week. Both
will be given Friday. Sex Education
for Girls" will be discussed bv DR.. FL
nora c. Folkmar before the Emery Eek
ington Home and School Association at
the lexington school at $3.50 D. M, and
at 1880 in the evening DR.. w. j. NAL
loTy will address two troops of Boy
Scouts at the Centennial NJ. Z. church.
DR.. Folkmar addressed the Hilton school
teachers and parents yesterday after
boon on Adolescence and Social Hy-
giene."
The Washington times., 1912-05-15
Prince Christian Hears
News on Return From
Ride-Nearly Collapses

COPENHAGEN, May 15.-"Why have
they lowered the flags to half-staff?"
The Washington times., 1912-05-15

be peeled right on. It gives Immediate
relief for sore bunions, sweaty, smelly,
and aching feet A twenty-five cent
box of Calocide is said to be sufficient
to cure the worst feet. 1t works through
the pores and removes the cause of the
trouble. Don't waste time on uncertain
remedies. Any druggist has Calocide
compound in stock or he can get 1t In a
few hours from his wholesale house. II
Is not a patent medicine, but is an
ethical preparation.
The Washington times., 1912-05-15
Queen Alexandra
Weeps When Told
Of Death of King

LONDON, May 15.-Dowager Queen
Alexandra burst into tears today when
The Washington times., 1912-05-15

Oooh lAlt AVSN ~
this for full ff-
teen m ! n u I e 8,
gently rub b | n &
the sore parts.
The effect Is
really wonderful.
All soreness goes
Instantly; I h g
feet feel 80 good
you could sing
for JOY. Corns
and CallOuses can
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02
Motor Show In Tent.

The motorcar show to be given in
Indianapolis, Ind, under the auspices
of the Indianapolis Automobile trade
association. March 25 to 80, will be
held in a tent surrounding three sides
of University park, and a part of the
net proceeds will be contributed to a
fund TO be used for the erection of a
coliseum. There is no building in the
city barge enough for a motor show
under one roof. hence the present
plan for a tent show. The tent will be
C-shaped, and if stretched out would
be three squares long, giving more
floor space than may be had in the
Chicago coliseum. 1t will be eIabor
ately decorated and illuminated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02
arrest, without warrant, in cases Of
infraction Of the motor vehicle law.
SrANnAnn nEcnI A nIoN

With many new measures affecting
the use and operation of motor We
hicles pending in the legislatures of
New York, Massachusetts, New Jer-
sey and Maryland, automobilists are
looking forward to the enactment of
the substantial principles which have
been advocated by the Touring Club
of America, looking toward a stand
ardization of traffic regulations and
state motor vehicle laws.
1t is the opinion that favorable &C
ton will be taken by the legislatures
Of these states which for the first
time in the history of automobiling
will practically establish all of the
eastern states upon a uniform basis
as regards nonresident touring priv.
leges and other requirements in re
gard to lights, muffler cut-outs and
adequate signal devices, with a view
to affording better protection to all
/ users of the highways.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02
Attacks School PRINCIPAL.

A severe attack on school princi-
pal Charles B. Allen of Sylvania, Ga,
is thus told by him. For more than
three years." he writes, Il suffered
indescribable torture from rheuma-
tism, liver and stomach trouble and
diseased kidneys. All remedies fail
ed till / used Electric Bitters but four
bottles of this wonderful remedy cur
ed me completely" Such results are
common Thousands bless them for
curing stomach trouble, female com
plants, kidney disorders, biliousness
and for new health and vigor. Try
them. Only so cents at all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

Should an injury result through this
neglect the car owner immediately
puts up a strong complaint to the
dealer from whom he purchased the
car, or to the manufacturer, asking for
requirements Of parts which are
damaged or ruined. A more wide
spread educational campaign on the
part OF the dealer and the manufac-
turer as to the proper maintenance of
a car would greatly decrease and in
time entirely eliminate the unjust de-
mands which owners make upon the
manufacturer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

For the southern trip, to go with the
new tweed coats for women, stitched
hats come of the same material to
match them and are simply trimmed
with a band and a button, also of
tweed, the brim soft and rolling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

Round leather cases in pigskin or
sole leather holding three-cornered
TASKS that fit closely in the case carry
liquid refreshments enough for good
sized party. They make good holder
for the vacuum bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02
AUTO NOVELTIES

Fitted foot rest cases either for lunch
con use, toilet use or the shoe shining
outfits are exceedingly convenient, serv-
ing the two purposes, and seem to be
very popular with tourists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

The most noteworthy development
the past few months in motor
uipment has been the landslide for
H-starters. From a bare half dozen
kers who a year ago employed one
sans Or another for starting their
,tors without manual cranking, the
mber has leaped to probably 80 or
)rP. So rapidly has the idea taken
Id with the public that some makes
We been forced to adopt devices
itch the market affords without hav-
time to develop systems of their
n; others are equipping their pro-
cts with wholly original apparatus
the purpose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

All the news all the time.-The
AIguz
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

tweed, the br1m soft and rolling.
One Of the novelties for spring wear
is the straw aviation" hood. The close
fitting head band is of the fancy mixed
straw, the crown is of changeable silk
10 match and 1t fastens with a snap
catch under the chin. d.
New spring robes for automobile use
come in mohairs and light colors to
match the car fittings. They are lined
or unlined as taste dictates, with stitch
ed or narrow leather bound edges.
Instead Of the blazer, used so much
last season, the Norfolk jacket for wo-
men is the proper thing. 1t is made
in all the best cheviots and comes in
browns, tans and other fayorite colors
New Raglan coats for women have
the square shoulder effect, with the
drop sleeve. They are in tweeds. with
buttons to match, some having the belt
effect on the back.
There is a mushroom shaped hat OF
fine Neapolitan straw. The effect OF
the crown is of four medallions sewe6
together, and the edge is finished with
soft satin shirring TO match. The
hat may be folded and put in the
pocket without injury.
Slanting brass clocks in leather case:
seem 10 be the best liked by the trip
pers. for the constant Earring does no
seem to interfere with the working
qualities in the least.
The leather key pocket is a hand!
novelty and prevents much anxiety OF
stray keys for the various trunks ant
cases. Each key has a tabulated stral
and they all drop into the leather peck
It, which has a snap catch flap.
One of the new dTessy dust coat
for early spring wear is made OF hesy
silk rep, with polka dotted silk lining
The collars. cuffs and revers are COY
cred with the heavy handmade line
lace.
Another new dust coat is of the sill
ipongee. II is in the square shoulders
model with the drop sleeve, with IN
stitched fold at the waist line in III
back. II buttons well over the sid
with large tan bone buttons and III
collar and cuffs are tucked
Tissue tourists packets are quite
novel addition to the comforts for tt
traveller. Each packet contains s
towels OF tissue, one tiny cake of soa
one wash cloth. one paper comb and
drinking cup. 4 few OF these packe
dropped into the rail pocket will say
: taking more elaborate cases for a sho
, run.
All the news all the time.-Tl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

One of the novelties for spring wear
is the straw aviation" hood. The close
fitting head band is of the fancy mixed
straw, the crown is of changeable silk
TO match and 1t fastens with a snap
catch under the chin. d.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

he display was received from Chi
go. II was this same motor that Gre
ID so much attention at the Madison
uare Garden show in New York. The
CINE is driven at low speed by
iall electric motor. and every move
'nt takes place exactly as it does
the Stearns Silent Knight motor in
tual service. The sections are cut
'ay 30 the observer may watch the
Jvement of every part.
IL II. DegQugh. manager OF the au-
mobile department of the Scott
s.nty Mercantile company, is show.
Z a full line Of the Maxwells and a
autiful model of the Columbia Silent
blight at the Davenport auto show.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

According to one estimate there are
1875 automobiles registered in the
tire country. This, however, does
I mean that there are as many ma
ines as that in use. for cars are
~ often registered in several states
the same time. This is especially
ne Of cars in New Jersey, New York
I'd Pennsylvania A careful investi-
ton OF this phase of the question
|veals the number of duplicate reg
rations as approximately 1900.
len the answer to the question is
at there are $4,000 automobiles in
tual use in the United States today,
one car to every 40 of the popula-
N.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

High grade workmen. together with
, high class machinery with which
modern American factories are
, tipped, tend TO bring cars through at
rapid pace with parts combined SO
AZ Standardization and interchange
ility are among the features that
commend the product TO the most
terminating purchasers. Four or
e years ago the buyer was not sure
securing depllcate parts, but the re-
rse is true today. The buyer OF a
W car may desire parts TO replace
use that have become worn. and he
.nts 90 know that they can be OBJ
ned. and furthermore that they will
People who are in a position TO
Idy the automobile industry and
10 are well acquainted with the past
Ike the prediction that 1912 will
down IN automobile history as the
eatest since the inception OF the
tomobile In this country. II is safe
predict that 100000 cars will be
Ide and sold in this country dur,
1919. Their value will be $780,,
1000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

Likely and Wray of Rock Island are
owing the Carter car at the Colise-
p this week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

New spring robes for automobile use
come in mohairs and light colors to
match the car fittings. They are lined
or unlined as taste dictates, with stitch
ed or narrow leather bound edges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

With the automobile the average
'per Is accustomed to using IL over
cry variety and condition OF roads,
d the car frequently goes for days.
d even months. without either ad-
stment or proper lubrieauons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

There is a scheme ON foot at the
ssent time 10 save the Sheepshead
y racetrack. In New York. FROM
ing wiped on the face OF the map
tirely through its being cut into
y lots. even though the horse may
vNr be allowed % race there again.
is projected that IL will be remod-
d into a huge motordome on which
tomobile races will not be the only
.raction, but where room will be set
de for all sorts OF other sports.
The year just closed has been the
|ygest in the history Of the automo-
e trade In Southern California: s24.-
1000 was spent for motor cars. The
,retary OF state issued 1885 licen-
). an average of 1927 monthly. SO
lily or more than two for every hour
the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

New Raglan coats for women have
the square shoulder effect, with the
drop sleeve. They are in tweeds, with
buttons to match. some having the belt
effect ON the back.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

Instead Of the blazer, used so much
last season, the Norfolk jacket for wo-
men is the proper thing. 1t is made
in all the best cheviots and comes in
browns, tans and other fayorite colors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

There is a mushroom shaped hat of
fine Neapolitan straw. The effect of
the crown is of four medallions sewed
together. and the edge is finished with
soft satin shirring 10 match. The
hat may be folded and put in the
pocket without injury
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

Another new dust coat is of the silk
pongee. II is in the square shOuldered
model with the drop sleeve, with the
stitched fold at the waist line in the
back. II buttons well over the side
with large tan bone buttons and the
collar and cuffs are tucked.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

Slanting brass clocks in leather cases
seem TO be the best liked by the trip
pers. for the constant Earring does not
seem TO interfere with the working
qualities in the least
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

One of the new dressy dust coats
for early spring wear is made OF heavy
silk rep, with polka dotted silk lining
The collars. cuffs and revers are COW
cred with the heavy handmade linen
lace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-02

The leather key pocket is a handy
novelty and prevents much anxiety on
the part OF the owner in hunting up
stray keys for the various trunks and
cases. Each key has a tabulated strap
and they all drop into the leather peck
ct. which has a snap catch flap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-13

George N. johnson.

George ~ Johnson, aged 70 years,
died. Monday noon. at his home on
Highland avenue. after an Illness OF
only day or two. The widow and one
sister, Mrs. Sarah Wrenn. Survive. Mr..
johnson was born In this city He
was the son of Andrew and Deborah
Woodland johnson. He was employed
in the grist mill here for a long time
In 1856, he went to California, whore
he engaged in the milling and mining
business, for five years, then return
ed to this city and engaging in the mil
business, later going into the grocery
business with Samuel Maxcy and VIM.
Wood. Later Mr.. Johnson Went into
the same business with Sanford VIII
son, under the firm name of Wilson Il
johnson. He WAS member of the
city government for l. years and acted
as chairman for nine years. He was a
member of Maine Commandery. No. ],
X. r., and was recorder of the order
for a nunber of years. Mr.. Johnson
served MS overseer of the poor and an
assessor. He was twice married, his
second wife being Mary S. Norton OF
Portland He was also a member OF
the Golden Cross. a man of excellent
character and will be missed by the
business men and many other staunch
friends. Funeral arrangements will be
announced, later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-13
NATIONAL HOME.

officer of the day, Capt. MeAdams.
All members of the baseball team
should be out. Tuesday night, for prac-
tice The game, Wednesday. VIII be with
Hallowell.
Joseph A. Kicker, late Co. C. s1st Me.
Inf, has been granted discharges from
the Home
General Joseph S. Smith of Bangor, To-
cal manager of the Branch, is at the
Home ON an official visit.
The funeral of the latesdoseph Lariv-
iere will be held from Che Home chapel,
at i. M. Tuesday Rev FIR. Michigan
officiating
Walter White left the Branch. Mon
day, on fariough to visit relatives in
Lowell.
Joseph c. Royal was granted fur
Tough, Monday, which he will pass with
relatives in Lee.
The returns from furloughs Monday.
were: John Towle from Boston, Albert
A. Darling from Hallowel. John Cooney
from Boston.
Charles n. Brown of Hampden. late Co,
p, LIST Me. Inf. has been admitted to the
Home
Matthew Sullivan of Branford, late
Co B. 10th n II. Iif; William II. White
of Grand Lake Station, Me, late co. A.
26th Me. Inf; George r. Wentworth OF
Lynn, late 18th Unattached Mass II. A.
Barney Rasford of Bridger. Mont. late
; navy, and Howard ]. Cornelius Of New
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-13
THE ADJOURNMENT
Set for This Week, by Underwood,
Unless Vetoes Come In.

Washington, Aug. 12.-Maiority Leader
Underwood of the House predicts an adj
iournment of Congress, this week. I'M
less President Taft vetoes the legisla-
tive, executive and judicial appropriation
bill. Mr.. Taft has said he would veto
the measure because of its amendments
to abolish the commerce court and limit
the tenure of office of civil service en-
ployes to seven years.
Mr.. Underwood will attempt to pass
the wool revision bill oyer the Presi-
dents veto Failing in this he will not
attempt to press any more tariff legis-
lation
Some members of the House declared
that there would be no hope of adjourn
ment before September ], but members
of the Senate took more optimistic
view. House leaders Who are determined
to fight for legislative, executive and
judicial appropriation bill and who be-
lieve deadlock cannot be averted have
prepared a resolution to continue the APP
preparations for operating the govern
ment through until that time. The reso-
luton will be Introduced and passed.
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-13
COrsican Hits al Ice
berg---All Safe.

Montreal, Aug. 12.-The Allan Line
steamer Corsican, which sailed from
Montreal last Tuesday, with 200 pas
sengers bound for Liverpool, struck an
iceberg east of Belle Isle, near New
Foundland, late this afternoon, but APP
parently sustained no serious damage.
seThe Wireless message with. which Cap
taih Cook af the Corsioan reported the
accidents to zthe Allan Line omcers here,
tonight read as follows:
''Corslcan struck an iceberg. this art
ernoon at 4 o'clock. while going very
sloHe Stem injured above water line.
ship Is making no water. win proceed
on voyage"
There were reports here. early in the
evening. that the steamers Lake Cham
plain and the Scandinavian were pro-
ceedng to the assistance of the Corsi-
can, but this was declared at the Allan
Line offices to be incorrect. 1t was said
the Corsican was not In need of assist
anCe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-13
HALLOWELI,
Special Meeting of City
Government, Monday.
A. J. Bacon Elected Chairman
Of Board OF OYcrSeeTS,
New RozzIes Tried Out by the Fire
Department Are Much Better ~

& A special meeting of the city gov
ernment was held at 730 p NJ, Mon
day, in City hall. Mayor Beane. pre-
sided and Aldermen Cole. Quinn, An
drews, OBrien and PettengiH We're
present IA Wf8
The. problem of removing the wires
OF the Central Maine Power co. from
Water street was discussed. alessrs.
Getehell and Heads of Augusta rep
resented th0tl company. and both laid
forth their opinions on the matter.
The results Of their discussions are
that the poles and wires will probably
be removed in the near future, and
another step toward the clearing of
Water street of wires will have been
made
The next matter brought before the
meeting was the election of a chair
man for the board of overseers to sue
coed A. W. Pickard. resigned. After
much discussion a. j. Bacon was elect
ed. Moved to adjourn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-13
HOUSE UNSEATS CATLIN OF
MISSOURI, BY PARTY VOTE.
Underwood Wants Adjournment this Week
--=LaFollette Says Mail is Tempered With
-fiOt Light on Free Canal Tolls for
American F0reign=b0und Vessels.

vice IN the department. WAS suspend
ed shortly after he became candidate
FOR Office in the Railway Mail Clerks,
Protective Association. The senator
DISCUSSED the gag rules" promulgated
by President Roosevelt and President
Taft, forbidding post office employees
from carrying their grievances To
hmeinbers of Congress. He asserted the
officials Of the department recognized
only one organization, the Railway
MFil Association, which. he said, was
dominated by the officials Of the de-
partment.
During the day three important pro-
visions of the post office bill were act
ed upon. The Bourne Bristow plan for
a parcels post system, with a system
az graduated charges based on eight
zones of distance dividing the country,
was placed in the bill as a sub for the
House parcels post provisions which
outlined a fiat rate of II cents a pound
throughout the country
4 provision in the House bill making
available federal funds OF assist the
states in good road construction was
voted down and an amendment franz.
ed BY the Senate committee, providing
for a commission of three senators
and three REPRESENTATIVES, to study the
question. MAS adopted.
Another amendment written into the
Hill would compel newspapers using the
mails TO file with the postmaster gem.
eral The names of owners, publishers.
editors, stockholders and holders of
bonds and mortgages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-13


Mexico City. Aug. Thirtysix sol-
diers and more than 20 passengers
were slaughtered by zaptistas in a
canyon near Ticuman, 10 miles south
east of Mexico city. yesterday. when
a passenger train southbound from
this city was attacked from ambush.
Only meagre details had reached this
city, tonight. So far as known. only
a part of the train crew escaped.
The first news of the assault was
sent to Mexico City by Conductor Ma
rim and collector Dominguez. who, al
though wounded. had managed to
make their way to Yautepec, Il miles
away.
After a murderous rifle fire had
ceased, the rebels swarmed down the
hillside and set fire to the three ears
composing, the train. A few Of the
wounded had crawled out on tn the
right of way. thus escaping the fate
of those unable to leave the cars which
were burned According to reports