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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
INTERIOR WATERS.

The Committee on Interior Waters VIII
meet MT Highway Department, state
House. on Wednesday of each week, at
Up NJ, until further notice.
j. FRED O'CONNELL, Secretary.
CHAS' r. KINGSBURY, Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
INLAND FISHERIES AND GAME.

The Committee on Inland Fisheries ane
Game VIII meet at Room No. Y, tflrs,
Floor State House, on "Wednesday o.
each week at p. NJ, until further mo-
tice.
JOSEPH w. ALLEN, Chairman.
sETEI u CI.ARk. Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
BASEBALL NOTES.

Eddie Lennox. third baseman. was
sold by the Kansas City American
Association Club, Wednesday, to the
Montreal Club of the International
League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13. at p NJ
QIall of Representatives.
No 49, An Act to increase the efficien-
cy of the Public Schools of Maine by re-
firing teachers of long service with PEN
sions.
No. 16. An Act to provide for the State
Certifieation of all teachers of Public
Schools.
WILLIS A. KICKER, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
STATE SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND
SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.

.fh. Committee on state School for
Bows and Industrial School for Girls will
meet al Room 102, fourth floor, state
Ho,,se az, TUESDAY of each week at 200
2. III. until further notice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, Feb. L.
POTATOES-Steady; receipts rs cars
Minnesota i7M50; Wisconsin i5M50; Michi-
gan $3.50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
Williams Wins from Camp.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-13
PORTLAND AND WESTBROOK
LEGATIONS

MORGAN ]. FLAmERTY. cerk. y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
ALEXANDER PATE
HELD FOR THEFTS
Private Illinois Banker Is Ac-
cused of Embezzling Funds
of Watseka Concern.

Watseka, Ill, Nov. 1S.-Indicted on
a charge Of embezHlement in the man
agement of the defunct Dellington
Bank. Alexander Pate entered court
yesterday and furnished bond an hour
after the grand jury had reported. His
daughter is the wife of Charles u.
Gordon, former Chicago postmaster.
Six indictments were returned
against the banker, who is 20 years
old, charging that he accepted deposits
while knowing his private bank was
insolvent.
The bank was closed voluntarily
July II by Mr. Pate. who contends
that it was not insolvent. A plan that
was being worked out by Mr. Gordon
TO settle in full with creditors was
abandoned when the Indictments were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
COVERNMENTH HAS
ADVERTISING BEE
Federal Bureau of Foreign and
Domestic Commerce to Is
sue a Directory.

Washington. Nov. 1s.-Entering the
advertising agency field with a view
TO building up American trade abroad
the federal bureau of foreign and do
nestle commerce announced today it's
publication of a newspaper directory
for intending American advertisers.
The publication will give detailed in
formation concerning various newspa-
pers and periodicals in principal for
eign cities. circulation rates. advertis
ing. subscription price and the classes
of buying public reached by them.
Worcester. Mass, Nov. 1S.-Condi-
tions in countries lying to the south
of the United States and problems con-
fronting the United States in its re-
lations to those countries Will be dis
cussed at a four-day conference on
Latin-American begun at Clark uni
versity today. The speakers include
diplomats. educators, historians, naval
officers. journalists and travellers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
CLERGY OPPOSING
AN OFFICIAL MASS
Protestants Object to President
Attending Catholic Thanks
giving Service.

Washington, Nov. 1s.-Protestant
clergymen in the capital have launch
ed a protest against the official at
mosphere they contend is thrown
about the annual Pan-American
Thanksgiving mass here in ST. Pat
rick's church, which is generally at
tended by the president, members of
the cabinet, justices of the supreme
court, diplomatic corps and other dig
nitaries. President Wilson has ac-
cepted an invitation to attend this
year.
A resolution adopted today by Epis-
copal, Lutheran, Baptist and Disciples
of Christ clergy will be considered
by Presbyterian clergymen Monday.
In part the resolutions says: I'VE pro-
test against an attempt to convert
our national Thanksgiving day into a
Roman Catholic festival in a service
entirely out of harmony with the his
tory of the genesis of our country and
the spirit and purpose of the day"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
BIC LABOR STRIKE
IN SOUTH AFRICA
Workmen Numbering 10000
Lay Down Tools as Result
of Deaf hfrom Flogging.

Durham Natal Union.s South Africa,
Nov. 1S.-The strike of East Indian
laborers spread today to the south
coast. Nearly every one of 10000
wOrkmen of East Indian blood in
Natal had laid down their tools at
noon.
Thus far the strikers were all com
paratively peaceful. Death from fog
ging of a laborer at the coal mining
town of Dundee and the arrest of 1000
East Indians who attempted to cross
the border from Transvaal, caused i'll
feeling. Industry throughout Natal is
paralyZed.
Ladysmith, Natal, Nov. 1S.-About
thousand East Indians started riot
ing here this afternoon. Leaders
claimed they were entitled TO equal
rights with white men. Mounted DO
lice dispersed the mob, but the East
Indians appeared dangerously in
famed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
SCHOOL TEACHER
THWARTS ROBBER
Pittsburgher Cows Bandit While
He Has Father and Custo-
mers in Bar.

Pittsburgh. Pa. Nov. 1S.-Miss
Elizabeth Reagan. a school teacher,
last night captured n armed man as
he stood with 4 revolver in his hand
robbing- the. saloon Of her father The
man entered the saloon. commanding
Reagan and nine customers to be
good" He was rifiing the register
when Miss Reagan in a kitchen near
by. looked into the room. She OBJ
tanned . revolver. walked in and or
dered the man 10 surrender. lie
obeyod and was handed over 20 the
police.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
FRAUDS CHARGED
IN MINING GRANTS
Labor Federation to Demand
Inquiry by Congress on Mich
igan Copper Holdings.

Seattle. Wash, Nov. 1s-It is ex-
pected today that the American Fed
Grafton of Labor will unanimously pass
a resolution demanding that congress
investigate charges that the Michigan
copper companies obtained much of
their land by fraud under congression-
al grants 60 years ago in aid of canals
never dug.
1t is said John p. White will not
succeed John NJ. Mitchell as second
vice president. Administration forces
objected to White, it is said, because
he is a socialist.
1t is thought Samuel Gompers will
be reelected president almost unani-
mously.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
Illinois Civil Service Com
mission Makes Some
Startling Exposures.
ALL GET PAY; FEW WORK
State Wardens Are Accused of
Having Been Worst Vio-
IatorS of the Laws.

Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. 1S.-At least a
dollars which the Deneen administra.
ton spent in maintaining the state
game department has been wasted.
according to figures being compiled by
the state civil service commission.
The commission is preparing an
analytical report on the history and
records of the state fish commission
and the game department, on which
will be based reorganization Of the
new department. which has been
formed of a combination of the two
The report will show what use was
made of the s1,226, ,069.4S which DR..
John A. Wheeler. state game commits
sioner, spent in the eight years he
represented Governor Deneen as head
of the organization of IT'S to 200 men
and of property worth a fortune.
1921 In Returns
1t will show that the states return
on this investment consisted largely
in the S19,211.25 collected in fines
during that period. The defense was
made to the commission that a show
ing of small fines indicated few viola.
tions and rigid enforcement of the
until many wardens testified that they
had made no attempt to enforce the
law because no one had given them
such orders.:-that- the popular under
standing was that game warden
was a political pensioner OF whom lit
tie or no work was expected.
The state game farm, on which
money was lavished, hundred thous-
and dollars at time, is shown to az.
little but the expenditure.
The fish commissioners spent S291,-
063.34 and collected $6,996.31 in fines.
The same logical explanation OF the
small amount of fines might be made
had not many witnesses told of fish
wardens dividing plunder with fish.
ermen and fish market keepers, OF
at a time when no inspection
was made of favored fishermen's op-
erations, OF wardens who were paid
by the state for spending their time
the rest of their living as bar
bers, brakemen, farmers, bartenders..
soldiers, politicians and plumbers.
Worked Every Day, Wheeler Said.
Many of the most fragrant violations
If the game laws in particular were
committed by the game wardens, ac-
,ording to the investigation and re-
ports.
DIR. Wheeler was called before the
and asked concerning his
He testified that evertt
nan in his department was working
very day in the week, or at least
very day for which he was paid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
Harrison and Dunno in Trade.

Springfield. Ill, Nov. 1S.-Mayor
Harrison has appointed Governor
Dunno as delegate from Chicago to
the national rivers and harbors con-
gress' annual convention to be held
in Washington, Dec. 3, and 5. and
the governor has appointed Mayor
Harrison as a delegate from Illinois.
Governor Dunno also has been ap-
pointed by Thomas w Wilkinson.
president of the Upper Mississippi
River improvement association to rep
resent that association at the conven-
tion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
WILL LOCATED BY
WOMAN'S DREAM
Bement, Ill, Resident Produces
Misplaced Document and
Saves Her Home.

Decatur. ILL., Nov. 1S-Miss Helen
L0Cklin OF Bsment. m. yesterday pre-
sented al her lawyers Office here a
long lost will. drawn by her late
brother. Frank Locklin. She had
dreamed OF its location. and by finding
IL saved her home and truck garden
from sac TO satisfy a Judgment she
had obtained herself Frank Locklin
died in 1910. leaving three sisters
Helen had long helped him make a
living and expected that the will would
bequeath her the home No viii could
be found. \ week ago a dream gave
her clew which led TO her recovery
OF the document
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
ROBINSON PILOT
BROOKLY LYN'S CLUB
Long time Coaching Assistant
of McGraw to Be National
Manager.

New York, Nov. 1s.-Wibert Robin
son. until recently with the New York
Giants. has signed a contract to man
age the Brooklyn Nationals Robin
son was catcher for CHE famous Bal
timore Orioles and followed McGraw
TO New York and for some years was
the latter's first assistant on the
coaching lines. Robinson was instru-
mental in developing Pitchers Mar
guard, Tesreau and Demaree.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
WIRE SPARKS.

Paris-King Alphonso and Queen
Victoria OF Spain. who are on a three
weeks European trip. arrived here
Monday. They will spend a few days
IN Paris before leaving for Vienna
The soyereigns were loudly cheered
by the crowds gathered in the streets
as they drove to a hotel.
Berlin-Emperor William has for
bidden officers Of the German army
and navy while in uniform TO dance
tie tango. the one-step and the two
step. according 10 the newspaper. The
Salon. His majesty also has instruct
ed the officers 10 avoid visiting fami-
lies where these dances are favored.
Berlin-The Russian premier and
minister OF finance. Vladimir Kokov-
sOff. arrived here and conferred for
some time with the German imperial
chancellor. Dr. Won Bethmann- -HoI-
-eg. The reason for the visit is gen
orally assumed 70 be the financial side
OF the railroad construction and de-
OF Turkey
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
NARROW ESCAPES
IN A TRAIN CLASH
Passengers Hurled in All Direc-
tions When Big Four Hits a
Freight.

Peoria, ILL.,, Nov. 1S.-Fifty passen-
gers on a Chicago & Alton train due
here at 9:35 had a narrow escape to-
day when the train collided head on
with Big Four freight at Westly
City. The passengers. who were hurl-
ed in every direction, were brought
here on another train. 1t is charged
the freight engineer disregarded or
ders. The passenger engineer was in
jured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS
REARREST THAW
ORDER OF COURT
Federal Judge Acts Following
Issuance of Extradition
Warrant by Felker.

Concord. y. H. Nov. 1s.-Federal
Judge Aldrich today ordered the re-
arrest OF Harry Thaw on the strength
Of an extradition warrant issued re-
Gently by Governor Felker. This was
done to clear the record. but counsel
Immediately engaged in an argument
over custody OF the prisoner, and the
new arrest was delayed pending a
decision by the court on certain tech
nicalities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
Sue simmons College for 100000.

Boston, Nov. 1S.-Trustees OF the
estate of John Simmons, who founded
Simmons College of Domestic Science,
have filed a petition in the probate
court to recover about 100000 which
is alleged to have been paid to the
college through an error. instead OF
going to the grandchildren Of the tes-
fafOr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
Brooker to Resiun.

Ansonia, Conn, Nov. 1S.-Republi-
can National Committeeman Brooker
of Connecticut today announced his in
tention 20 resign, due to pressure OF
business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
PsnnonIa Nears Port.

New York, Nov. 1s.-The steamship
Pannonia, with 103 passengers res
cued from the burning Spanish steam
er Balmes, is expected to reach here
tomorrow morning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
sabx killed. 8 Hurt in Week.

F0rt Snith. Ark. Nov ls-The
mOnlh-old child OF Mrs r. l. Baker
Ct Dardanelle. Ark was killed and
Mrs. Baker. her 1-year-Old son and six
other passengers were injured ser
iously yesterday in a wreck on the
Rock Island railway a train went
through a small bridge nes Center
Vile
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
Railroad Men to Merge.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Nov Estate
ments were made here today by rail-
road men indicate 1000 trainmen,
conductors, engineers. fremen and
telegraphers of the Pennsylvania road
east OF Pittsburgh are 10 be merged
into one labor organization
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
SUITORS PURSUE
AGED ILLINO|SAN
John Milton Bowman, 30, to
Tell Writers of Missives Hes
to Remain Single.

Decatur. Ill, Nov. 1s.-John Milton
Bowman. aged 50 years, heir 10 the
John Bowman estate Of S250,000 at
Stonington. is being besieged with love
letters from all parts of the country.
He will inform the writer's of the love
missives that he intends to remain sin
gle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
BLAME STRIKERS
FOR DYNAMITINC

Trinidad, Colo. Nov. 1S.-An ezplo-
sion of dynamite early today wrecked
the home camp of Marshal Peffelo,
near here and damaged several nearby
buildings. Peffelo, who was alone In
the house, escaped serious injury
The military declare the explosion Is
the work of coal strikers. II
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
Tug Capsizes.

Chicago. IL. Nov. 1S--The tug
KenOsha cspsi.ed on the river today
while towing the steamer Charles
Kotcher. An unknown member Of the
crew vas drowned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
Two in Wagon Fall to Death.

Windsor. Ill. Nov. Is--Charles Hop
kins. II years old. and his nephew.
Claude Hopper. !. were killed today
when a bridge gave way and they fell
with a wagon and were crushed. Mrs
Hopkins was injured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
senate,s Weddina GIFT.

Washington, Nov. 1s.-The senate's
wedding gift 70 Jessie Wilson was Sc
lected today. II is a silver service set
OF Is pieces.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
Van Horn Improves

Montreal, Nov. 1s.-The condition
Of former President Van Horn of the
Canadian Pacific railway taken ill at
Toronto last night, was much improv-
ed after he reached home here today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
Madame Marehesi Dead.

London, Nov. 1s.-Madame Ma
thiIde De Castrone Marchesi, prob
ably the most famous vocal teacher
III the world, is dead, aged 81. She,
was born at Frankford-on-Main
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till z ?. m Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

and Vicinity.
Unsettled weather tonight and
Wednesday. colder tonight but with
the temperature above freezing, mod
crate variable winds.
Temperature at a. N. 81 Highest
yesterday 55. lowest last night -.
Velocity OF wind at a m miles
per hour.
Precipitation .O1 inch.
Relative humidity at Z p n. 81. at
: a m IS.
Stage Of water 81, a fall OF / in
last "a hours.
J. Nj. SHERIER. Local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Evening stars. Mercury. Jupiter.
Morning stars: Saturn. Mars. Venus
Planet Mars IN conjunction with the
moon Gt 7,0G =. n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
MORREyiS HEAD
0F ODD FELLOWS

Springfield. Ill. Nov. 1s.-A- ]. Nor
rey OF Eureka today was elected grand
patriarch Of The illinois odd Fellows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-11-27
Il
TO BE POSTMASTER

Veteran Postotfce Employee Today Succeeds to
the Chiefaincy of the Mitchell Postoftlce. Tom Ball,
Immigrant Boy, Homesteader, Mail-carrier, House
builder, Reward d by the Nan Whom He
Tried to Induce to Locate in Mitchell Be-
fore There Was Any Mitchell.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-11-27
KELLEY CONFIRMED AS
ABERDEEN'S

Aberdeen, S. D.-The appointment
of John F. Kelley to be postmaster
of Aberdeen was confirmed by the
senate late Monday afternoon. Mr..
Kelley was nominated for the posi-
ton last March, but his confirmation
was held up in the senate, on ac-
count of factional difference within
the democratic party in South Da-
kota. A few days ago Mr.. Kelley
went to Washington, and as a result
OF his journey, his appointment was
confirmed. He is an old time demo-
cratic newspaper man in the state,
having conducted a democratic paper
at Webster years ago, later coming
to Aberdeen where he edited the Da-
kota Democrat for several years, re-
firing from newspaper work a few
years ago to look after his real es-
tate interests here. Postmaster
Wendell's term expired early this
year and he wah reappointed by
President Taft, but the appointment
a held up in the senate by demo-
cratic senators in order to give
President Wilson an opportunity to
appoint a democrat to the place. Mr..
Wendell upon his retirement will en-
gage in bushes in Aberdeen.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-11-27
Have you seen Tom Ball?"
"And who is Tom Ball??"

De.
"Have you seen Tom Ball?"
"And who is Tom Ball?"
"A ma%il-carrier."
But why should / see a mail a
rier to find a house?"
Thereupon it would be explained
to him that Tom Ball, m~ail-carrier,
was the real thing as a house-build-
er. lie found out that at almost any
old time Tom Ball might be able to
turn over a newly-f'nished, we'll
located, well-constructed. residence
property.
Just how or why Tom Ball began
building houses no one exactly
knows. If they did know when he
started, it has been SO long that they
have forgotten. In fact Tom himself
has lost count of the houses he has
erected. He says that it is his impress
sion that the number is somewhere
about $50.
Now that is a right respectable job
Of building for any city. And for
Mitchell it is a whole lot. At last
count there was between 1900 and
1900 houses in Mitchell. Therefore
it will be seen that the mail-carrier-
postmaster-house-builder has put up
lust about N house in every eight
in Mitchell.
just a Diversion.
ooh, l enjoyed building houses"
laughed Ball when asked about it. 81
guess l did it just because / liked it.
Anyhow | didn't make anything out
of it."
If there is one thing that Tom Ball
doesn't like to do it is to drive a
bargain. Wherefore, whenever n
II began negotiations with Tom for
a house he was building, Tom would
promptly interrupt in the middle of
the first half of the first preliminary
to any ordinary IDEAL" of this kind
by exclaiming:
"Ah, we'll, just lump it off at so
much and take it along wild ye."
And when Tom Jumped it off" it
is certain that the buyer paid him no
profits or next to nom He constant
ly built and sold his houses, d%isposing
of II only to start another. Part of
his pleasure, no doubt, was in seeing
Mitchell grow that much by his as
sistance. That is one reason why Tom
Ball is called by so many of his
friends to oe the genuine thing in the
way of a booster.
Mr.. Ball was born, we'll no matter
how many years ago, at 81 Lower
Dorset street, Dublin, Ireland. His
father was Irish and his mother
came from Paisley, Scotland. The
Scotch-Irish combination of blood is
said TO have run i'm the veins of half
the presidents and is decidedly strong
in the present incumbent, so there is
reason for the appointment in Nit
chell.
The new postmaster has four chill
dren. All live in Mitchell. They are
DR.. w. r. Ball, Mrs. Frank Shep-
herd. Mrs. Charles Weller and Mrs.
w. NJ. Herbert.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-11-27
BIG BOND ISSUE
o MILWAUKEE
$40, 900, 900 TO TAKE UP ALL
INDEBTEDNESS.

Jefferson City, M.-Application
was made today before the Missouri
public service commission by the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul rail
road for permission to issue $470,-
100000 in refunding bonds.
The bond issue is to cover all stocks
issues, franchises and equipment of
10000 miles of the Milwaukee sys-
TEN. The bonds are to take up the
entire Indebtedness of the system. 1t
is thought the commission will grant
the desired permission.
The bonds are to bear interest
aot to exceed six per cent, and will
run until the year 2o14. The hort
gage securing the bonds covers fifty
M pages, and will be filed in 1875
counties in Illinois, Ioy 4. Missouri
Michigan, South Dakota North Da-
kota, Montana, Idaho, al Washing
ton. Such filing will co.. ten thous-
and dollars.