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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-17

who wish may attend the concert in
the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-17

FL Paso Tex, Feb 16.-Shortly after
midnight Thursday. a company of the
Texas National Guard was ordered out
by Adjutant General Hutchins, who IS
here from Austin, at the instance of. the
governor of Texas. Forty-five men re-
sponded and will be used in protecting
the river front According to Adit Gen.
Hutchins, the militia was ordered merely
as precautionary measure and to as
sist in patroling the Rio Grande No
outbreak has occurred, although the sit
uation was tense.
Washington, Feb. IA thorough in
vestigation is to be made by army Off
Gals in the accidental invasion" Of
Mexican territory, yesterday. at Juarez
opposite FL Paso, when Lieut. Ben w
Shields took Il detachment Of the 18th In
on a loop trolley car Lieut. Fields has
been placed under arrest at El Paso,
pending the outcome
While the war department is convinced
that the mistake was due TO the unfa-
mliarity of Fields and his men with the
fact that the trolley car they boarded
was TO Cross into Mexican territory be-
fore reaching its final destination on
American soil, it is desired that this fact
be thoroughly impressed on the Mexican
officials.
The Mexican government has promised
the United States to protect the 10 Amer
leans now at Tlahualilo, state OF Duran
go,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-17

its way. There have been about six
such classes the last two Sundays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-17

Mrs L b. Mower has returned from
New York City where she has been
the guest Of friends for months
STAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-17

Canamea. Feb. 16.-Mexican Federal
soldiers are still pursuing the gang of
bandits who raided several small towns
near Gananea. Thursday, and orders
have been issued that no prisoners be
taken. The policeman who was cap
tured by the bandits escaped, Thurs
day night and reported that there were
% men in the band, all poorly armed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-17

St. Louis, Feb. 1e.-The Nandalia
telegraph operator at Nandaiia, told
The Associated Press over the telep-
hone at 1870, this morning, that the
Vandaiia train No. II, which is re-
ported to have been held up at Liggett,
Ind, had not left Liggett at that hour,
this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-17

The members of the Waterville High
School Glee Club. 80 in number, had a
group photograph taken, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-17

response TO a message from the OPP
eratoa al Liggett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-17

b. Miss Grindle of this city left, Friday,
for Portland, where she has accepted
position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-17

Alton Richardson, Jr., of Clinton, the
Well-known horse dealer, was a bus
mess visitor in the city, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-17

Rev w f. Berry of the Christian
Cieiv League is in Camden on visit
with his mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-17

is the guest of his brother, Norbert
KrutZky.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-17
WA'1'EE:RVILLE.

Walter Noble has returned from a
business trip through eastern Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-02-17

Chester Ellis. who has suffered a bad
attack of the grip, is much improved.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-23


beautiful capitol every day, to lounge
leisureiy through the corridors. to know
while 30 lounsing that you belong there.
that . whole lot OF folks have combined
to see to II that you belong there; to be
buttonholed ID yun stroll along by this
man and that. deferred to; to be behind
the scenes IN matters al TO which the
general public Is given only bare out
line, II let in on the matter at all; to be
received cordially BY members OF the cab
met. II not. indeed. the chief magistrate;
TO geave through the various departments
with the feeling that the officials under
the rank OF cabinet members are going to
give q mighty willing ear to requests in
connection with the affairs Of constitu-
snts.
II does not require many terms for
Washington. the Capitol. and all that
goes with washington ana the Capitol, to
become q fired hahi, withssuch a repre-
sentative He is glad that his seat is
secure. His folks VIII always send him
back. be feels sure. Aren't they just as
cordial as ever to him. II not more so.
when he goes back home at the end Of
the seesions7 Doesn't his daily mail
bulge with letters Of cornmendation7 Oh.
they'll send him back. He likes the place
where he lives in Washington during the
sessions. He sn;sys the intellectual at
mosphere OF washlngton. the clashes Of
W.T.. Homer on. yes. He doesn't mind
Kofng home between sssrians
But he has sort OF grown away from
the old place Truth to tall. he finds II
very Gull At hcsne Moreover, he has to
DO good DEAF Of attitudinlsing at home
thst he dossn't have to 20 In washing
ton; that. IN fxet. he would be ridiculed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-23
COMMERCIAL CLUB is ACTIVE
Commissioner Guild Tells Committee
Of the Work Being Done.
CAMPAIGN FOR NEW MEMBERS
Hustiers Hear Some Things Of the
CIah they Did Not know--An
to work Hard Next Week
90 Enlarge List.

"salesinanship In Selling Memberships"
was the subject OF rapid fire talk be-
fore the membership committee Of the
Commercial club Friday by John N. Guild,
commissioner OF the club He outlined
forty arguments which can be used by
I the committee next week in its whlrlwind
wlndup Of the membership campaign and
gave a comprehensive statement OF the
various activities OF the club that opened
| the ayes of some committeeman who
have been familiar with only one or two
lines OF WORK.
| Mr.. Guild told OF the activity OF the
club In securing for Omaha the head
quarters Of the new railway mail dIvi-
sion. an army, general supply depot. In
dian warehouse. prompt train service.
wool market. constructive state leeisls-
ton. salvage corps In connection with
the fire department, numerous new. in
dpstries. etc. He told OF the work Of the
traffic bureau OF the club In saving
Omaha shippers siiSoco a year in freight
rates and OF the publicity bureau In Sc.
curing and entertaining conventions, In
scattering all over the land information
favorable to Omaha. and in conducting
itssreeent seed corn campaign He men
toned the efforts Of the club toward
federal legislation and toward improve
ments in city legislation, Omaha trade
extension and merchants meetings.
'of especial Interest to retail merchants
was his exposition Of the clubs move
nisnt to regulate transient merchants,
ami OF especial Interest to the manufac'
tuners his words on the new Omaha
trade mark ana the boosting OF Omaha.
made goods,
The new club rooms in the woodmen
Of the N,ofld building we're mentioned as
a taking point; also the fact that mem.
bers OF the club are extended the priv
iieges OF several hundred clubs In the
nation.s which have established reciprocal
relations With the Omaha body.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-23

Ing, and. from necessity, settled down in
congress. 10 practice law or engage In
other pursuits. have told me privately
how hateful and irksome their work Of
this sort was TO them for years upon
years after they'd been deprived of their
seats; how, during the sessions. they
found the longing to be in Washington
almost irresistible: how they read every
line OF the Congressional Record. and
how they found It Unfortunately difficult 10
keep their minds upon their business or
professional affairs at home. because the
Washington habit and the capitol habit
had become so wrought into the very
wool OF their lives.
And SO the dead ducks trudge their way
here In Washington. stimulating cheerful
ness and dontcsrness. but with the
open. though unseen. wound ever causing
them pain.
/ don't see anything funny about them.
And somehow. just for the sake Of max
Ing him feel better. always take my
hat off to lame duck and resolutely re-
fuse to do that same to live one
Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-23
PRECINCT WORKERS HOLD
AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING

Two hundred Of the active precinct
workers OF the city met Thursday even
ing at the rooms Of the Douglas County
Republican Boosters club. in the Kar-
bach block. Practically every precinct
in the city and several In the country
were represented. E
David L. Shanahan presided and intro
duced in turn Howard H. Baldrige, Ma
tional Committeeman Rosewater, John ].
Ryder DIR. f. Holovtchiner, NJ. II.
Byrnes. Joseph Hummel, Louis Burmes-
ter and Michael Lee. Mr.. Baldrise made
a short address on the problems -iikely,to
face a congressman from metropolitan
district Mr.. Rosewater gave an inter-
esting resume Of the work Of the ma
tional committee during a campaign. Mr..
Ryder spoke of the centering OF respon-
sibllity In Individual commissioners under
the new form of government.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-23
Jim Riley WITH THE. TOYS
search for Seah's Ark With. sugar
Trimmi1s Jeyfuiiy Re-
. warded.

They tell this about James whiteomb
Riley. who. although an old bachelor,
Is amazingly fond OF children. as any
one might tell by reading his poems. He
wanted to make present to a young
nephew OF his and so he went to toy
shop and asked:
Have you any genuine. oldfashioned
Means Arks? I don't want the kind with
wooden toys that really look like ami
mats, want the kind we used TO play
with when was a boy"
The shopkeoper assured him he had
and passing by several expensive and
modern .Noah's Arks. the creations OF
the modern toymaker for the use Of the
mosern. realistic child, he had brought
down from the attic one Of the old style
one Of those afks where the roof was
the lid and the animals all jumbled mp
inside.
That. looks like what want" said
Mr.. Riley. shaking out some OF the ami
mails In his hand. Yes, that looks like
Il. Noah the same size as Ham, the ele.
plant no bigger that the bear and the
dove Of peace just the same size as the
horse. There is only one more test"
what Is that sir?' asked the shop
keeper.
~ want TO SCI" said Mr.. Riley. as he
pretended to put one Of the pieces in
his mouth. whether Noah's head tastes
Just the same as II did when | was a
boy. They told me in those days the
paint was poisonous, but It was awfulH
good"
Apparently. the taste OF Noah's head
had not changed in the slightest, In
spite OF the fifty years that have sill
veted the poets head, for he walked
out with the old-fashioned ark tucked
snusly under his arm.-Indianapolis
News.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-23
Rexised co.unarums.

Why does a chicken cross the road
Because an auto Il coming
What kind OF hen lays the longest
dead hen. OF course. But what about
this one: What kind of dead hen lays
the longest? :.
What was the first thing Adam put in
the Garden Of Eden? He put the blame
on Eve. -
How long can a goose stand on one leg7
As long as one leg can hold up the goose.
What is the difference between an old
penny and new dime? One goes to
church and the other TO vaudeville.
What table has no legs to stand on
The railroad time table-in fact. Il doesn't
seem 20 stand for anything much but un-
reliable lnformation--Judge's Library.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-23

, brown velvet suit covered with brown
fisher furs the one touch Of brilliant
color being the cerise wings on the hat.
She stands against a dark brown back
ground.
Mrs. spratlen returned only last week
from Chicago. where she made an ex-
tended visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frederick Rueekheim, and sat fol
the planting, having been asked by the
artist some time ago to pose for paint
ing. Mr.. Werner studied for ten years
with the masters of Europe and has his
studio In Chicago where he is a membe.
Of the Society Of Artists OF Chicago and
exhibits his pictures in the Art Institute
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-23
a nsrnelor.. Renee,lon..

Women like to live on faith and men
on credit
"a man. isn't ashamed to get raided at
a prize fight the way he Is TO be caught
az reform meeting
-ft's dueer how girl can think any
boAy's riibbers will tit her. but every
bodys shoes be too big for her.
"A woman MEDIA two hats. so she can
stick different flowers and plun1es In
them and tell how she has seven.
you take your hopes with you on your
way to market: they are soma other
mans when you are, on your way home.
New York Press.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-23

An Omaha woman has the distinction
Of having her portrait painted by we'll
known Chicago artist. This is Mrs. Lee
spratlen, a life-size painting of whom
has Just been completed by Frank A.
Werner The painting arrived Tuesday
and is hanging in the gallery of the pub
lie library. Next week 1t win be sent
east to be exhibited by Mr.. Werner in
Philadelphia and New York. after which
1t will be returned TO Omaha as the
property OF Mr.. and Mrs. spratlen.
The portrait is a beautiful study In
brown. with a dark yet luminous effect.
Mrs. spratlen, who is blonde OF the
golden-haired. Plue-eyed type is clad In
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-23
LAME DUCKS IN WASHINGTON
Why the Down-and. Cutters Stick to
the National Capital.
LURE OF PUBLIC LIFE IN BLOOD
Fathetfe Figures Thrown Down At
Home Minsne with the Live
Ones TIM the summer
Comes.

.prfyed Of their jobs by the electorate, is
always used humorously. From a certain
angle-the angle which incites some poor
humans instinctively to gloat over the
misfortunes OF others-the phrase may be
regarded as funny. From about one
thousand other and more humane angles
however, II isn't in the least comical.
The lame duck himself doesn't so con-
slider it-and he knows. 10 have known
great many OF these poor lame ducks.
One and ALL they always seemed to me
to be pathetic figures. always figures Of
tragedy; not comic figures at all.
Recently there died in Washington an
old ex-representative in congress from q
southern state. He was a Characteristic
lame duck. although one dislikes to apply
such a term to man who was venera-
bic and in his prime distinguished He
was past 80 years Of age when he died.
But he had been exceptionally rugged up
to the time he lost his seat in congress.
He had never had a sick day in his life.
When, short time before his death,
he took to his bed, the doctors could not
find that there was anything the matter
with him that they could lay finger on
and treat.
Upheaval at Home.
As matter of fact there wasn't any
thing the matter with the old man-ex-
eept a broken heart. He couldn't stand
being rudely thrust out of his rut. He
was what is known as a game man; had
served with distinction through the civil
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-23

The following marriage licenses were
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-12-14

Spokane, Wash, Dec. Chas.
S. Gailbraith, a one-legged ath-
lete, has started on a walk to San
Francisco, a distance of over ], 200
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-04

nediately his name was brought up
last night there were demands that
he be expelled.
It was finally pointed out that ne
could do no harm to the cause Tor
the balance of his term, and it would
be an easy matter to defeat him
should he run for reelection. A res
olution was passed. to refer the mat
ter to the legal committee, but 1t Is
not thought that anything will be
done at present. 1t was the general
opinion that while member OF the
committee, Givens will be carefully
excluded from any of the councils
of the leaders.
The matter of a permanent organ
ization of the city committee was
also taken up and thoroughly dis
cussed, and a resolution adopted that
the city committee should perfect the
organization of the various wards,
acting in conjunction with the county
and executive committee members,
and under the general control of the
county committee.
A letter was read from Governor
Hiram B, Johnson, candidate for the
thanking the local
organization for the work 1t had
done in his behalf during the CAM
paign and on election day.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-04
ELOPERS WEARY in WAIT
FOR PARENTAL BLE ESSINGS
Ma Wants to Prosecute, Pa
Would Disinherit.

BEVERLY, N. j., Dec. 4&-If pa
rental blessings do not arrive pretty
soon Charles E. Roberts and his IL
year-old bride, who was Miss AL
bertine, Bidwell, CT this place, who re-
Gently eloped, will 60 to England
they say, where Mr.. Roberts's father
is wealthy iron works proprietor.
Blessings trc m the brides parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bidwell, are
said to be not likely.
Mrs Bidwell was for having her
son-in-law prosecuted. Her husband
thought a more lasting punishment
would be to disinherit his daughter.
The bride and bridegroom are in a
Philadelphia boarding house.
Roberts came to America several
years ago to study industries in this
country and fit himself for the man
agement of his fathers business. He
met Miss Bidwell more than d year
ago. The grps parents opposed his
attentions and swore out warrant
for Roberts's arrest, fearing he would
elope with their daughter; but the
charge was not pressed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-04
JERSEY CITY NANNY"
DIES; WAS los YEARS OLD

JERSEY CITY, N. j.. Dec. A.
NANNY" Crocker is dead at the
age of 105. Her death was a surprise.
as 1t was generally understood
among residents of Jersey City that
Nanny" intended to live forever.
She was injured by fail a month
ago, however, and this undermined
her robust health.
Grown folk and children liked to
hear her tell how scared negroes
were in the mountains Of Virginia.
where she was born, when, during
the war Of 1872, they heard that the
British had burned the city Of WASH
inston. She also had many tales Of
the Mexican and Civil wars.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-04
GIRL PLAYS 'BABY;'LOCKED
UP AS PARENTS SEARCH

BOUND BROOK, N. j., Dec. A.
While the parents and peighbors of
6-year Ethel Browns were fran
tically searching for her last night
the little girl was peacefully sleeping
in the boathouse OF Harry Jones, into
which she had been locked by her
sister Agnes, who, afraid to tell that
they had been in the forbidden place.
went to bed and Dried over her secret.
1t all happened after Ethel, the
youngest in the group of children,
had been told that she must be a
''baby" and wait in the corner until
she was born. So Ethel went there
and fell asleep.
Outside a bonfire called the chill
dren. AS they left the beathouse they
forgot about the sleeping child and
the patent lock on the door.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-04
HEAD-SHAVE PUNISHMENT
FOR PRESUMING JUNIORS

STAMFORD, Dec. 4.--Because the
members of the Junior class Of tae
stamford High School Kidnapped
Edward Kirk, president Of the senior
class on the night of the annual re-
eeption the seniors have vowed that
twenty-one juniors must sacrifice
their hair.
Harold Jones, president of the
Junior class, was the first victim Of
the seniors. He was seized en- roure
to school, was overpowered and
given very grotesque hair cut.
George Cooke, of the school foot
ball team, was the second victim.
One side Of his head was shaved.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-04
SAYS CENTRAL HAS NOT
CHANGED RATE IN II YEARS

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 4.-oficials
Of the Jersey Central occupied the
stand most. OF the day in the hearing
Of the suit against the anthracite coal
roads before the State Railroad Conn
mission.
Evidence was brought out that this
corporation had not changed its rate.
in seventeen years, that during this
time its dividends had materially IN
creased, and that the market value
of its shares had advanced COR
respondingly.
J. A. Taylor, comptroller of the
road, testified that the Jersey Central
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-04
NURSE LOSES $4,000 SUIT

NEW YORK. Dec. 4.-The surrc-
gates court proceeding, instituted
by Catherine Z. Smith, nurse of ibe
late Irving w. Childs. was yester-
day dismissed. No one appeared to
present the case for Miss Smith. Mr..
Childs, best known as broadway
spender," left the bulk Of his prop
erty to his daughter and wife. lie
bequeathed $1,000 to his nurse. She
called for the production of a later
will in which she alleged Childs be-
Queathed her $4,000.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-04
PROGRESS|VES DID
NOT GUST OWENS
Move to Drop Member of coun-
ty Committee Is Un-
successful.

A move to oust John e. Givens as
q member of the Progressive County
Committee failed at meeting of
that body last night.
Givens incurred the displeasure of
the party leaders at the last election,
when. 1t is claimed, he had his name
placed on the Progressive ticket as a
Board of Works candidate without
the sanction of the committee. In
fact, the officers issued a manifesto
disclaiming any responsibility for his
candidacy during the campaign. I'm
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-04
Hub-Mark "PatrOl" Rubbers
For Policemen, POstmen, Etc.

If you wear rubbers from one end
of the day to the other you know it
pays to buy the best rubber that is
made. You need a heavy extra
quality; no light or medium weight
rubber is designed to meet the re-
quirements of Policemen, Postmen,
Motormen, Laborers and Teamsters.
Try Hub-Mark Patrol Rubbers
this winter. The extra tough tap and
high-grade upper give then double
the life of ar ordinary rubber and
make them the\most economical for
hard, constant wear They are made
by factory that has been in the
business for sixty years and has al
ways given particular attention to
the problem Of making rubbers to
meet special conditions.
Patrol Storm
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-04
WOMAN RACES ACROSS
U. S. TO VOTE FOR HUBBY,

BEND. Oregon. Dec. ARRIVING
here at midnight from Sound Beach,
near New Haven, Conn.,. Mrs. George
Palmer Putnam. wife of Mayor Put
nam. son of member of the firm of
G. F. Putnam's Sons, publishers of
New York, won her race across the
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-04

did not estimate the cost per ton OF
carrying coal between two stations.
n answer to counsel he skids while
the MAJ ket value Of Jersey Central
stock fiuctuAted like q thermometer,
the cool carrying conditions remained
practically the same"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-04
LEAVES $3.50, 600 FOR NEW
RIVERSIDE, N. j., HOSPITAL

MT. HOLLY, N. j.. Dec. 4.-The
will Of Theopilus J. Zurbrugg, filed
for probate yesterday, disposes OF an
estate of more than s1,0o0.OOO.
The sum of $3.50, 900 is placed in trust
for the erection and maintenance of
hospital at Riverside, N. ]. Besides
personal bequests. he leaves 5000
for free bed in the German Hos
pital. Philadelphia, and $1,000 to the
Burlington IN. J.) County Hospital.
BE not ashamed of your craft;N
advertise In The Star.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-04
Holiday Handkerchiefs

WOMEN'S ALL-LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS--
Initial with embroidered wreath design; exact
copy of an 18c initial handkerchief; all initials;
q dozen in box, at 75c per box, or, each .121zc
FANCY BOXED HANDKERCHIEFS-
linen with pretty one corner embroidered de-
signs; different designs in box; good value at
200 .specal box of 6. at rs
MEMS AND WOMEN'S HANDKERCHIEFS-
Values up to SOC, including initial one corner
hand embroidery effects, embroidered corner and
lace edge, plain linens, Swiss embroidered, Jap
silk and many other kinds; each Csc
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-04

continent to cast her first vote for
her husband, who was a candidate
for reelection.
Putnam won his reelection.