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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16
Professional Toastmasters.

Probably the most exclusive ana
myterious profession is that of tho
POSTMASTER at banquet. It Is not
an all day job. but the function Of the
supreme man. who can dominate q
babbling assembly, anxious for food.
and hold them with "Pray, my lords,
ladies' and gentlemen. silence for
grace by - and the reverend gem
tleman gets up and bleats under the
patronage Of the Observation-Disclosures
Chronicle.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16
The WANDERING Jew,

Matthew Paris and Roger Wendover
identified the Wander Jew as Carta-
phius, a porter in the household Of
Pontius Plate. Other authorities
Identify him as Ahasuerus, cobbler
Of Jerusalem. The legend is far older
than the events which it proposes as
It's central feature. In the course of
its popularity throughout the middle
ages it has acquired many foreign ele
nentS by accretion.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16
Lifeboat pulpit.

In the Seaman's Mission Institute
Sunderland, there is q curious oal
pulpit IN the shape Of q boats bow,
which bears on the gunwale, In letters
OF gold. the inscription, Nevertheless
at Thy word / will let down the net
This pulpit was the gift Of the naval
|oficers and men Of fiotilla OF tor.
|pedo boat destroyers visiting Sunder'
land. and was dedicated by the Bish'
ap OF Durham.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16
For the
Hair

Are you so fortunate as to
| be well satisfied with your
hair? Is it long enough,
thick enough, rich enough Z
And your hair does not fan
out? Well, vel, that IS good
But you may know Of some
not 50 fortunate. Then just
ten them about Ayers Hair
Viqor. Theywill surely thank
you after using 4, 4 not BE-
fore. Remember, It does
not color the hair. Show
fhe list Of ingredients TO-
vour doctor. Let him decide
Their value. He knows.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16

A "one-man" strike occurred, not
long ago, in the Perth West Aus
tralia) jail, when a man who Is serv-
ing q seven years sentence and who
was employed in the tailoring room,
went on strike on the ground that he
was competing unfairly with outside
trade. Because OF his unionistfc prin-
ciples he was sentenced to three days,
solitary confinement, and was ordered
70 resume work
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16
The Henna Plant.

Everywhere in lower Egypt the hen
na bush grows. 1t attains a height OF
seven feet and bears multitude of
snowy tufts. The virtues of henna
are chanted by all mouths and its
tavny tinge is seen around the eyes.
in the nostrils, and On the hair of east
ern women. The henna paste is made
by rolling the dried leaves and soak
ing them in liquid drawn from another
shrub.-Harper's Weekly.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16
The Best WAY.

A correspondent wants to know how
to pronounce Chihuahua The best way
Is to say Chy-hewa-hewa and then laugh
as though you knew better. It 1t Is
done artistically you can get away
with it nearly every time. The same
treatment has been frequently applied
n decollete with great success.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16
Exponent Of Economy.

A widely known Republican was
asked II he was for q certain candk
cate for governor. and he answered:
mo; I don't want to waste him. The
situation Is like an event in q Dublin
theater. Some fellow had made dis
turbance in the gallery, and the cry.
was raised, Throw him over! Throw
him overt Thereupon solemn-look.
ing man rose from his seat and Inn
pressively shouted: Hold on! Don't
waste him! Kill fiddler with him.
Everybody Magazine.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16
Snow Yourself.

Little Marjorie was showing her
new birthday toys to grandpa. when
her mother told the girl to let grandpa
show them to himself. Marjorie was
unwilling to do this because she
wished to do the exhibiting. Then an
idea struck her. Here, grandpa" she
said, handing him a toy at time as
she spoke. ''show yourself my dolly
show yourself my blocks" And thus
she went through the collections
Judge.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16
Virtue n Silence.

Silence is one great art Of converse
tion. He is not q fool who knows
when to hold his tongue: and per
son may gain credit for sense, elo'
quence, wit, who merely says nothing
to lessen the opinion which Others
have Of these qualities in themselves
William Hazlitt.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16
Need Of Greater Production.

Need Of Greater Production.
II every immigrant that shall enter
the ports Of the United States and
Canada during the next decade were to
engage In cultivation of the soil the
production resulting would be none too
great for the reasonable needs OF the
people who have to be supplied. New
York Sun.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16
10 Bred. q New shoes.

Always shake in Aliens Foot Ease, powder.
it cures hot, sweating, aching, swollen feet.
lures corns, ingrowing nails and bunions. AT
Ill druggists and shoe stores, Csc. Don't accept
my substitute. Sample mailed FREE. Address
allen S. Olmsted. LIE Rov. N. Y.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16

yet III telephone Lucy the minute
st 70 the oficeL.
What's the use of being II suoh !.
hurry about TT" jennings demanded.
now openly exasperated.
Wetherell looked at him In surprise
Why. what are you SO worked mn
over?
| TN tell you what. Jennings ia,d
his hand upon Wetherelrs arm AZ
Though TO detain HIM s.just leave II
to me and I'll Ok 1t for YOU. III see
that Barbara gets the advice II i have
to give It to her mvself." he declared
| implying q magnanimous sacrifice
upon his own part.
Their conversation quickly veered
In another direction as q fellow sub
urbanite Joined them.
That night as Wetherell rounded
the corner that brought his house, into
view, his spirits mounted IN antelope
ton Of seeing his boy.
And when the click Of his key In
| the door brought q vorifa hl> voun >
athlete In appearance. bouncing upon
him with childish affection. Wetherell
forgot the beaded issue in the sublim-
ity OF that moment.
As. he regarded the handsome. boy.
ish face before him, with it's fearlessly
frank eyes, he came more nearly than
ever before to an understanding Of
his wife's tender solicitude for the
boy.
Barbara's kiss and smile Of vel
come seemed IL anything little hear
tier than usual this evening, as though
doubly anxious that ALI should be in
happy accord.
Even the dinner attained to a rank
above an everyday affair. Ellen. the
cook. adored the how who had. In
years gone by. numbered her sweet
meats at the most inonnortune mo-
ments and tantalized her IN every con-
ceivable way. Nevertheless. in his
years away at school. her happiest
time had been when preparing the
contents az a "feast HOY" to he sent
him.
Tonight there appeared in goodly
array all Of Juniors fayorite dishes.
with Ellen carefully scanning his plates
upon their return To the kitchen and
solicitous inouiry from the serving
maid as to how aMaster Junior" was
ENJOYING himself. or this he assured her
in person at the end of the meaI
Then he Joined his parents for 4
chat. F1ineing himself uncn the couch
piled with nillows. he exclaimed.
Gee. but this is the the first real
| soft place rye lain on since I left
here!" +
| HWhv was vour he'd at school
hard >" Mrs wethere,rs motherlv in
st;nct ,nstant,v asserted itsejf
| .we1I +hov,ro not oyact,v 1ita this
mother Rut Won could hardly exnect
lthatin
..I told Won I ought 10 have gone
hack with him and settled him. Al
Ianl" casting q glance Of mingled re-
prat and renroach toward her hus-
hand
suddenly Innior smoke.
"sav folks a. Won know what I'm
roinc 70 a. thia summer9n
WethereI1 felt ! gloomy apnrehen-
sion settle mon him. The achieve
mont ~ disc,nl,n,np his SON during
tbie vacation seemed suddenly de-
faated
enc what dear9. r was his moth-
uh, ar.w.rad uar voica was IF
svrunv swaetnass that alreadv I'm
n,,ad bar oaaant
ssI,m going - work.. the how an
ronncad
uis f.t,a- ef4ar +ha Arst startled
roren+ ~ comnrehens,on aYneri-
.rced = nar0 - ran,nrsa trovr onlv
! son
| while hia mother WITH tha sensi-
|
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16


placed anywhere, 81
tracts and. kills All
nies. Neat. clean,
ornamental, conven-
lent, cheap. Lasts
all season. Made OF
metal, can't spill or
tip ove-. will not soil
or injure anything.
Guaranteed effective
Sold BY dealers or
6 sent prepaid for q.
~-Aa-. ~ -
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16

Be thrifty. on little things like bluing. Don't az
cept water for bluing. Ask for Red Gross Bah
Blue. the extra good value blue.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16
Would BE Terrible.

.'The doctors are going to operate
on her"
whats Wrong?
something about the cost ct her
stomach, understand.
4 II hope they don't ind t out Of
stvle. Shed never get over that
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16
Conversations.

Compensatlons.
He (mournfully) ~ wonder. when a
wife gets all her rights. as you women
see EN-
She (truculently) Well?
He-I wonder If any Judge win say
4 husband has q right to 90 through
his wife's pockets?
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16

Red Cross Ball Blue gives double value for your
money. goes twice as far as any other. Ask your
grocer.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16

Treachery In Kansas.
A great many people spend all their
time talking and call it fighting for
rinciple.-Emporia Gazette.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16
DAISY FLY KILLER
Prisoner Went on Strike.

HAROLD soxEaS. l5ODeKalb Ave.. brooklyn. y. .
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-08-16

% resume work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10
HOUSE LoT FOR sALEl

On Hospital street. Togus road, Eastern
Ave. Arsenal St, Middle St. East Chest
Morse St. Pearl St, Greenlief St,
Qumby St.. Bangor St., No. Belfast
Ave. Washington St, Cumberland ST.,
fast road. and sewall Street extension.
Apply to SAMUEL TITCOMB. Augusta.
dec9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10
Notice of First MEETING of Creditor.

Notice of First Meeting Of Creditors.
In the District Court OF the United States
for the District of Maine.
In the matter of
George Parady, In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt.
To the creditors of George Parady OF
Wateryille In the County OF Kennebec
and District aforesaid. bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 6th
day of August, A. p 1912, the said
George Parady was duly adjudcated
BANKRUPT; and that the first meeting of
his creditors viii be held at the once
Of the Referee 1870 Water Street, in Au-
gusta, Maine and District aforesaid, on
the 26th day OF August, A. ID. 1912, at
ten o'clock In the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend prove
their claims appoint trustee, examine
the bankrupt. and transact such other
business as may property come before
said meeting.
FREMONT ]. C. LITTLE,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
auglodit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10
RUBBER STAMPS, ETC.

YOUR NAME ON RUBBER STAMP,
plain and readable, IS cents. Get our
price card for larger stamps. T. & p,
Stamp Co, 81 Capitol St, Augusta Me
augi2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10
WANTED MISCELLANEOUS

GOOD PAY, SHORT HOURS. QUAIL
fy by mall for a lifelong Government
position. Many examinations now. Write
for free booklet 231. Capital Civil Service
School. Washington, ID. G.
aiIr2. To- Il is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

FARM 81 ACRES WITH Goob
buildings. miles from Augusta Prizes
5000. j. r.. Townsend,s 3I9 Water St,
Augusta. Tel 2l5-M. aug7dIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

A SECONDHAND BAKERS WAGON
State price and condition. W. r. Stew
art. 81 Silver St. WatervilIe, Me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

Hundreds of dollars have been made by
writer's of successful Words, or Music.
Past experience unnecessary. We want
original song poems, with or without
write for free particulars. II. Kirkus
Dugdale Co., Dept. 1876, Washington. u.
C. augf0- IL "a 81 -sept7s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10
ONE FRAME BUILDING. CONSIST

ing Of store. tenement overhead. Good
location; must be sold at once. Price rea-
sonable for cash Write or inquire. 81
Water St. Gardiner, Me juiy20dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

A HOUSE WITH SIX LOTS sADJOlN-
ing. price 5000 Other houses in differ
ent parts of the city Apply to Mrs G. s.
Fogg. 6 Summer st. augtdlmo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

A REQ RUNABoUT IN GOOD CON-
dition, one new tire and inner tube; the
others in good condition; will trade for
anything. Chas 6. Hall, Cedar Grove,
Me. jy31dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

3 ROOM COTTAGE ON EAST SIDE
OF Lake Cobbosseecontec. worth not less
than $3.50; on account OF physical disabili-
ties the owner will sell for less. Apply
to d. G. Skillins. Water St. Ha1lowe1l.
july3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10
GO YOU KNOW THAT LOTS mn

the vicinity of Western Ave-, Augusta,
have doubled In value during the last 10
years. A few more lots left at the old
prices. j. r. Townsend, Agent TeIe-
phone efh- -. l...... 49, ftnp1dt IT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

FIRST CLASS OAKLAND AUTO.
mobile, 4G f. p: new mich COW and
calf, four shoats. also other cows. In
quire at the Bernard Gordon Estate,
East Readfield aug7d1wk+
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

BEET GREENS, zoe PER PECK, DE,
iivered; good greens and good measure.
A. j. Mitchell. Tel. S2i-6, Augusta
augIdfws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

LEAVE YOUR ORDERS FOR NEW
Home and Whites Sewing machine, also
for plano tuning, at Blanchards music
store. % Silver street. Waterville. Tel
114-1. Res. 6i3-2. dec22dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

LARGE CLARION RANGE: USED
only few months. Fitted with brass coil.
Cost $500. VIII sell for $50 60 Also oak
bureau, white chiffonier and parlor
stove. Apply 10 to Il A. nj. Is Gannett
st. aug3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

NICE SLEIGH AND OPEN BUGGY
for sale, cheap, as room Is needed for
other use. Apply at lis Water St
inly27dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10
WHITE CHESTER BOAR WEIGHT

WHITE CHESTER BOAR WEIGHT
about 2z5 two cows and SO Rhode Island
Red hens r. ii. fBodges, on Lewiston
and Augusta car line. West Gardiner,
phone 159-l3. auszdzw
ONE YOKE HAY-PRESS OXEN.
Horse, weigh about 1850 pounds. Also
three hay presses. All cheap for cash.
CLYDE d. Clark r. #. ID. No. 3, Augusta,
Me. Tel Sidney, SO 1ySod3w'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10
PIANO BOX TOP BUGGY, FULL
re PIANOS.

OAKLAND THRASHiNG MACHINE.
Apply to G. w. Walker, Augusta, r. +.
u. augSd1wk*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10
AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS WANTED TO TAKE HOLD
of great seller. new on the Eastern mar
ket Hustler can get territory rights
Melrose Mfg. Co.. Melross station. Bos-
ton. Mass. augl0dlt'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

F0EWJo N oELL OUb FfNHDT
land Now is the time to start: expert
ence not necessary; ability and perse-
yerenee Is what counts Write today for
proposition and free outfit. Rice Broth
ers Co, Dept w, Geneva, N Y
auP1n.5ffh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10
! TWo. STORY HousE WITH A

quarter of an acre of land In good Local
ton Inquire on the premises. ADDRESS
Mrs NJ A Merrill, 1l6 Main ST.. Show
hegan, Me. apg10d1ws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

FOR SALE-MlSCELLAnE0US.
LITTLE GRANT THRAsHING MA

chine in good running order. win sell at
a bargain. Lewis Chesley. Bangor
Road X. Il. ID. No. !, Box /, Augusta,
Maine. augl0dlw'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

AGENTS: ONE CENT INVESTED
In a postal card will bring you a s35 to
$50 week proposition American Alumi-
mum Co, Div 1929. Lamont, Ill augl0dlts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10
FOR sALEAHDRsEs CATTLE.

PAIR BROWN MARES, SIX YEARS
old weigh $500 pounds, nice workers.
raised in Maine. Inquire H. H. Adams,
Belgrade aug10dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10
CHICKEN FARM. TWENTY

thousand laying hens Life income
shares fifty dollars. Easy payments
Real Estate Security. Free Literature.
Virginia Cooperative Poultry Farms.
Clifton Sta. Va. angl0dlts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

selling New Improved Hosiery direct
from mill with our big advertising offer
You can make $3.50 daily. Everybody
buys. Credit. Samples In leatherette
case free. New Improved Knitting Mills,
Chicago, augi0d1t*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

HIGHEST CASH PRICE PAID FOR
second hand furniture. clothing and me-
chanics tools. Call or address East Side
Second hand Furniture Store, 81 Cony st.
aug2dfmo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

old-fashioned clock or >other pieces of
furniture please address by mail only,
J.. F., care of kennebec Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10
LABEL YOUR FRUIT JARS WITH

neat printed gummed labels. 324 labels
for t0c Eighteen kinds of preserves and
vegetables Bingham Novelty Co, Bling
ham, Maine augi0d3te
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10
AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE

for fast selling IS proposition Double
life of auto tires. Write now. Kennebec
Specially Co, Dept. C, Canaan. Maine.
augAd2ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-02

a new law. passed by the legislature
March IA. and approved by the governor,
which makes a change of one month in
the fish law. or that. section relating r., TO
the catching of bass in any manner: The
law provides that il shall be unlawful to
catch or capture bass in any stream IN
Virginia between January ana July
of each year. Heretofore the bass sea-
son opened June l.
Large delegations went from Virginia
valley this week TO York, Pa. to attend
the annual meeting of the Church of the
Brethren Some Of the most prominent
members of the church in the United
States are residents OF Rockingham and
adjoining counties.
The will of the late Henry Baetjer. a
wealthy dry goods merchant, who died
here recently. has been admitted to rec
ord in the corporation court, but al his
own request no inventory of the estate
will be made. The property was left to
mis- widow during her lifetime. and then
TO his two sons. J. George Baetjer of
Winchester and DR.. F. Henry Baetjer Of
Baltimore.
Herman Shiff1et of Grottoes. Va. and
Mss Laura La Rue Lamb, daughter of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-02
Dr.. J. W. Duffey of the Southern Meth

DR.. J. w. Duffey of the Southern Meth
odst Church.
Robert +. Whitloca. a retired Frederick
county farmer, obtained a license here a
few days ago TO wed Mrs Belle Stop. n
widow. The ceremony was performed
at the home of James Amick BY Rev W.
ii. Carter of the First Baptist Church
The announcement that the government
intends to establish a fish reserve i'm the
South branch of the Potomac river in
Hampshire county. W. Va. has been re-
ceived with much joy and pleasure by
members and friends of the Hampshire
Club. Many anglers from Washington
Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Wheeling
visit the South branch each summer to
catch bass, for which the stream is
famous.
Hezekiah Brooks. sixty-six years old. n
native of Woodstock. Va. but who had
lived in Washington many Years before
going TO Martinsburg, died AT the latter
place this week from cancer. He joined
the Confederate army when only fifteen
years old and served as A courier for sew
eral commanders. He leaves a number
of near relatives in Washington and vir-
ginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-02

little insurance
Confederate memorial exercises were
held in the cemetery at Shepherdstown.
w. Va. this afternoon. and were attend
ed by large gathering of people from
Jefferson and adjoining counties. The
principal speakers We're Representative
John Lamb of Richmond. Va. and City
Solicitor r. Gray Williams of Winches-
ter.
Asserting that the liquor Interests of
Berkeley and jefferson counties had de-
creed that he should be beaten, Henry B..
Gilkeson. lawyer of Romney, has
withdrawn from the race for the demo-
cratic nomination for the West Virginia
senate from that district The two coun-
ties have given solid delegations for
G. X. kump.
Arrangements are being made 10 hold
another large camp meeting next month
near Ridgeway. Berkeley County w.
Va. under the direction of Rev Frank
a. Strother pastor of the Southern
Methodist churches of Brucetown circuit.
The meeting held there last year con-
tinued for several weeks.
Wilmer Long F'lory and Miss Myrtle
May Wyant. both of Rockingham county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-02

Valley railroad between Winchester and
Mart!nsburg quit this week when the
company announced that the men would
have to work ten hours for me hours
pay. and also pay a small fee for trans
portation to and from their work. riding
on the company's motor cars. 1t is eX-
pected that the men will make know
their grievances to fellow employees on
other divisions between here and Har-
risburg, Pa. and induce them, if pos
Sible, to strike as similar demands are
said TO have been made upon all the
repairmen.
Falling from a scaffold upon which he
was doing sign painting in Richmond this
week, r.. +. Grubbs of Winchester had
his left leg so badly crushed that IT
was necessary to amputate ii at the
Virginia Hospital. His condition IS said
to be serious.
large barn on the Houck farm.
tenanted by Hiram W. Cochran, near
Swmley. and one on the farm of Turner
Stickiey. near Cedar Creek. We're burned
down one night this week, a number of
outbuldings being consumed along with
the latter. The losses exceed 5000 with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-02
Oklahoma Storm Whistle.

From the Thomas Tribune.
When YOU hear long whistle from
the power house il doesn't mean fire,
ID means that there is a storm brewing
The fire whistle is shrill and il is put
on with variations Night Waterman
Maxwell gave the storm alarm last sat
urday morning about O'Clock and he
did the right thing. People all over the
city were In deep slmmher. and They were
grateful for the warning. So in the fu-
ture when YOU hear long whistle get
M and take your wife and babies To the
cave. IT is precaution. anyway,
whether a real cyclone comes or not