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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-22
Gov. Haines Speaks.

In order that he might 20 elsewhere
to attend t. business affairs, Gov.
Haines followed President Chase. making
a slight change in the program, and aft
er few preliminary remarks in which
he told of his starting in business in the
vicinity about the same time that Mr.
Besse did, spoke of the sound Judgment
strong body, and the big, noble heart
mot luck, as Mr.. Besse had said in his
opening remarks) that had shaped Mr..
Besse's successful business career. 4.ie
Governor told the people that they had
heard of tainted money Of its endow-
ments, but they need never fear of Mr.
Besses gift being erected throiSgh faint
ed money for every dollar he had earned
had been earned fairly and honestly.
The speaker then turned TO education
itself. He said it prepared people to
understand their environment and that
the methods of today are different from
methods of 40 years ago. This is a day
OF Intellectual and scientific development.
tie cited the use of various minerals and
fertilizers and asked if the forefather
OF half century ago knew of or under-
stood their uses; and of the principles of
stock breeding. The Governor claims
that the bulletins issued by the depart-
meht of agriculture and distributed
among the farmers can be understood
only by an educated mind, and are vast
ed on men of over 40 years of age for
only youth know of potash and potas
sum, Their combinations and uses Like
PRESIDENT Chase, he used statistics and
showed how during the last 80 years the
number of college students in the State
of Maine had increased from 600 students
to 2ioo or 10 per cent. of the entire
school population. According to further
statistics of thf Governor, and he gave
quite a few of Them. it costs an average
to school. whf if everyone of 742.ool
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-22
Mr.. Wilson Gives Thanks.

Mr.. Wilson made a brief response of
thanks on behalf of the citizens and
children and expressed the deep graft
tude and thanks of the community for
the great and useful donation.
a speech not on the program came
from Charles E. Wilson, chairman Of
the school board. who uncovered
small bronze tablet on the right of
the main doorway that had been plac-
ed there by grateful citizens. The
tablet read. This building is the gift
of Frank l.. Besse to his native town.
This tablet is placed here by CRATE
full citizens" The uneovering of the
tablet and Mr. Wilson's appropriate
everyone,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-22
1heOakIand
SC. Cigar Sc.
NO SUPERIOR, FEW EQUAL.
Geo. B. Morse Co.. Mfg. Gardiner, H
Ntf

In England if a man buys a second
class railroad ticket it is sent to him
in an envelope addressed "Mr" If he
buys first-class ticket is addressed
ESQ., An American subscriber to an
English newspaper once noticed that
the Authorization Esq" had been
written after his name on the wrap
per and then erased Evidently it had
been decided that he must be pix
err
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-22
GARDINER.
an.-A~-mNS
rs.sphsns S7.W.
ANU SEM ENTS.
Broadway Opera Co., 16 People, Coli
scum, Today.

The old comic opera Mikado, with
16 people, including Frank Nelson, the
famous baritone. at one time with the
old Robinson opera Co, Ben Lodge.
the comedian, who knows all the old
operas backwards. Chas. Wallace, Joe
Smith, Nina Storm, Elsie Barton ant
a we'll drilled chorus of beauty anu
gowns will be seen at the Coliseum
today and tomorrow. Matinee. today
at go, with the regular four reels of
pictures at 10 cents. Evening, II
cents to all Wednesday and Thurs
day, The Mascot. Friday and Satur-
day. Chimes of NormandE.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-22

had taken the present location. In a
modest way, Mr. BESSIE gave a brief
synopsis OF his career. telling how
after the failure of nie firm for whom
his father did the greater part of the
tanning, in the panic of the 70s. there
was a lapse of nine years. during
which time the tanning business snf-
fered great losses.
Since forming the corporation, Mr.
Besse said that the method of tanning
had been changed at a cost of over
S15l0o9. -Four buildings. employing a
men gives Clinton one of its best in
dustries. Mr. Besse felt that tanning
was in special calling in life for, dur
ing the last $50 years, his ancestors
had all followed the same business
His home has never been blessed With
and in order that the bust
ness may continue under the family
name of Besse he has taken two of his
nephews, Floyd and Carroll Besse into
the tannery to learn the business. In
concluding his speech. which through
out showed great and generous spirit
he gave to Mr. Pray the keyes and
deed of the building saving May the
spirit ever hang over it that hangs
over it, TODAY"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-22
EOCALNOTiCE.

Prof. Sargent of Boston has quite
number of pupils already promised
for his afternoon and evening classes.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-22

rom has large slate blackboards In
equippng the building. Mr.. Besse did
not lose On eye 10 the artistic. for he
included in his gift eight large and
expensive pictures. beautifully framed.
including life-size pictures of himself
and Mrs. Besse. Three are in the gener-
al assembly room. two in each of the
downstair rooms and one in the as
sistant's room. The third floor. not yet
entirely finished. will be used as a
chemical and nhNsical 1aboratorY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-09-22

CIncinnati,s new hospital viii have
counting hooks for the benefit OF
spcony nurses.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-02-04
fore, and received the red paper
from my mother. Then he an

ME going to leave tomorrow.
No more wash. My cousin, Sam
Hong, has bought my shop"
sand your other cousin-Lin
LOOP" we asked.
"Ie go away" replied our visi-
tor. mo see any more.
That was all. Sam Hong was
a very "ornary" kind of China
man, with thick pigtail, a surly
expression, and an ugly cast in
his eye. He was a rank heather
and was suspected of smoking
opium in his little shack behind
the store on Sunday afternoons.
Our interest in the Celestial race
rapidly evanesced.
1t must have been nearly a
year after our friends departure
that business called me to Rich
mond. I was strolling down one
of the side streets when I caught
sight of Lin Lee behind the glass
window of a laundry, ironing as
hard as ever. I walked in.
He greeted me with the same
cheerful smile as ever. We shook
hands and discussed old times.
why did you leave us so sud
denly, Lin Lee?" I asked. I'VE
all miss you in our town. What
was the matter? Didn't we treat
you well?"
"Sure-fne," answered Lin
Lee with broad grin. Il come
to Richmond to open bigger
place, more business. I get mar
ried.
Then I ventured upon a very
Hold oxr,o-sr,,o-,A o-1-oJ e 1,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-02-04

ed when he told me that she was
out.
But she wasn't out, because at
that moment the door opened and
/ Chinese woman, with a little,
black-haired, squint-eyed baby in
her arms, peered out. 1 knew her
too. 1t was Mrs. Lin Lee-once
Mr.. Lin Loo. She nodded and
smiled and shut the door in my
face and I said goodbye quickly
and went out.
Now I hold no brief for or
against Cinnamon, but l will say
I was offended at this horrible
deception at the time. But after
wards I began thinking; could he
have been assured of his wife's
safety, living alone in our town,
the only Celestial within twenty
miles? I think he could; I know,
he could. But I can imagine what
dangers he may have feared for
her-the young husband, called
back eight thousand miles to fight
his country's battles with all he
loved dwelling alone among
white-faced barbarians.
Copyright by w. G. Chapman.)
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-02-04
Apple Snowballs.

Prepare squares of cloth as for
individual baked dumping and
line with a layer of hot. boiled
rice. Place in the center chopped,
sliced or cored apples. If the last
is used fill the center with nuts.
Tie the cloth we'll and bake or
steam 40 minutes.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-02-04

That London rioting has prov
ed beyond all question or doubt
that woman, throwing IN crowds,
can hit window,
The Washington herald., 1913-03-27
KNIGHTS TO GIVE
BENEFIT PERFORMANCES

The Knights of Columbus were among
the first 10 reply to the appeal of Presi-
dent Wilson in the aid Of the sufferers
of the flood district. At a special meeting
held last night the executive committee Of
the Kirmess unanimously voted to hold
two special matiness of the Kirmess. the
proceeds OF which to be turned over TO
the president of the American Red Cross.
DR.. J. Rozier Biggs is chairman of the
committee.
In addition to giving the entire sum Of
admissions of these two matinees for the
benefit OF the food sufferers. the Knights
CT Columbus will also give the profits Of
the sales of all articles during these two
afternoons.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-27
GOV. COX CALLS OUT
ENTIRE STATE MILITIA

Columbus. Ohio. March 25.-Gov. Cox
tonight issued an order directing Brig.
Gen. John C. Speaks to call out the en-
tire Ohio. National Guard tomorrow morn
ing for duty in the fiood-swept district,
which comprises practically the whole
State The troops will be subject to the
further orders of Gen. Speaks and Ad-
jutant Gen. Wood, who will assign them
to the locations according to the gravity
of the situation.
At the suggestion OF Gov. Cox a bill
will be presented to the Legislature to-
morrow by Representative Lowry appro-
priating s250.0no for relief of the food
sufferers OF the State. The Governor
has sent out appeals for aid to the Gov
ernors of all the States bordering on
Ohio. including Pennsylvania, West vir-
ginia, Michigan. Indiana and Kentucky.
Tents and provisions are badly needed.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-27

each explosion . new fire was started.
The Fourth National Bank building
was completely burned; eight large busi-
ness houses and large group of houses
in the residential section were destroyed
and the flames are still advancing.
On the order Of Gov Cox. the gas COM
panies supplying Dayton shut off the sup
ply at 7:45 o'clock tonight. in the hope Of
cutting OF the source Of the increa sing
fires. Pitiful stories were brought back
by the rescuers who braved the floods to
try to save those marooned on houses
which were threatened by the food. In
stances OF personal bravery are numerous
from persons Of both sexes. One woman,
marooned with her three children on the
top floor Of her home. called TO a res
cuer to Take this loaf of bread and jug
of nnolasses TO Sarah Pruyn. down the
street. She must be starving"
Prisoners Beg for Aid.
Fabulous sums were offered for rescue
by many of the food prisoners in ex-
elusive residential sections The current
makes the launching of small boats i'm
possible. and none can be operated with
out the assistance Of tow ropes. Lines
have been stretched In many places and
using these as trolleys boats have brought
many loads Of women and children from
houses near the shore.
Russelfs apartments at Third Street
burned and many people Jumped from
the windows into the torrent Fear is
expressed that the entire wholesale liquor
district will go II the flames reach the
stores OF gasoline at this point.
The rurnor that St Eilzabeth's Hospital.
with its go patients. had been swept away
has been proven false. It was impossible
to reach the building. but II could be seen
today by field glasses, and II is thought
the patients have not yet suffered.
Great ledgers filed with the names Of
those rescued at the places to which
they were taken are at the disposal OF
those seeking missing kinsmen. These
are presided over By volunteer bank
clerks and are placed at convenient
points
The Washington herald., 1913-03-27
CITY AND IT'S PEOPLE PRAISED.
Representative Russell Speaks at
Elks' JoIlihcation Meeting.

Il have never seen a more beautiful
city than Washington, in fact it Is the
city than Washington. never met mora
hospitable people than Washingtonians:
In fact 1t II the best city have ever been
In on the face of the earth" said Rep
resentattve William W. Russell at the
1ollincation session of the Washington
Lodge OF Elke last night
Ten new members were initiated into
the order in the presence Of large gath
ering. Entertainers from the local thea
tiers helped to make the evening a gala
one. r-r
Secretary William 3. Wilson Of ths
Department OF Commerce delivered an en-
tertaining address. Representatives John
son Of Ohio and Adair OF Indiana also
spoke The famous Elk II o'clock toast
was made by Robert E. .Matfingly
The ten initiates were George P
Schroth. Francis Kane. William Finkle.
Morris Needle, John c. winenan, A. A.
Heilman, A. B. Thumel. C. F. Bauers,
Leon Schloss and E. Joseph Aronofr
The committee in charge OF the social
session consisted Of E. J. Murphy. chair
man; Charles Zurhorst, Sam Richards
and John German. the next exalted rul-
er. Gus Brahler was chairman Of the
committee on refreshments. and W. S.
Shelby was in charge OF the entertain
ment.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-27
y KNOWN DEAD
IN BUCKEYE CAPITAL

Columbus. Ohio. March 2s.-With . con-
firmed death list OF twenty-five. Colum-
bus tonight is in the worst flood the city
ever experienced. Communication has
only been partially restored between the
east and west sides. and It is believed
that many more lives were lost on the
west side.
The city is In darkness and business
almost completely suspended.
The water works will not be able to
furnish water for many days. Gas pres
sure is low, and it is feared the city
will be without gas very shortly. A
panic was created in tho downtown dis
trict late today. when it was reported
that the great storage dam. which fur
nishes the city with water. had given
way. Patrol wagons dashed through
High Street. warning the people to fee
for their lives. 1t was long time before
the rumor was corrected and a SEM
blance of order restored.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-27
LEWIS AND SHERMAN
ELECTED TO SENATE
Illinois Lesislature Chooses Democrat
for Long Tern and Repub-
ican for Short.

Springfield. ILL.,. March S-Sames HAM
ilton Lewis was elected to the United
States Senate for the long term on Joint
ballot by the Illinois Legislature this aft
ernoon.
Lawrence Sherman. Republican, was
elected to the United States Senate to fill
the unexpired term Of William Lorimer.
whose seat was declared vacant.
The elections were the result OF a COM
promise reached at a caucus last night
between the Republicans and the Dem
ocrats.
Illinois the Senate membership is now
full for the first time in many months.
AS the Senate is made up today, POLITICAL
ly. the Democrats number nrty-one, or
a majority over all opposition of six.
The opposition Is composed OF forty-rve
Senators. Of whom ono at least. Senator
Poindexter Of Washington. has announced
himself a Progressive, while Senator
Bristow. Senator Clapp, and Senator Nor
ris are independent.
Several Of the Senators classed as Re-
puolicans are progressive Republicans,
who have voted with the Democrats on
many Of the tariff schedules and on other
questions that have come up. In this
- $40 10 roActtc, SiOllIlA, Surlrnln1,
Borah, Works. Crawford. and Kenyon.
The new Senator from South Dakota.
Sterling. Is also Progressive
The Democrats feel that they are GER
tain Of q working majority in the Sen
ate on tariff and currency legislation. On
some OF the tar1n schedules. where they
stand to lose few conservative Demo
Gratis. the Democratic leaders claim they
will have enough votes on the Repuoli-
can side to more than make up any de-
fection from their own ranks
The Washington herald., 1913-03-27
TWO COUPLES ELOPE;
WE'D AT MIDNIGHT
Misses Irene and Salome Harris Mar
ried to James Hanson and Paul D.
Barstow, RespectiyeIy.

After having escaped the vigilance of
relatives who strongly opposed their
marriage, two sisters and two chums of
Washington eioped 10 Baltimore yester-
day. and after getting a minister out OF bed
were married at last midnight They are
Irene Harris. aged nineteen. Of the VIM
ston apartments, and James Hanson,
twenty-five, OF l36 Eighth Street South
west: and Salome Harris. twenty, OF the
Winston. and Paul d. Barstow. OF Al
Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Hanson is the advertising agent for
the Pennsylvania Railroad in Washing
ton. while Barstow is a real estate
broker.
1t was the same old story that term!-
mated in the marriage. a childhood and
schoolday romance. Ths couples met
about five years ago.
The prospective bridegrooms went to
Baltimore. and after obtaining licenses,
sent to Washington for the young wom-
en-. At midnight they were married by
Rev. David F. Nicely. after having routed
him from his bed. After the ceremony
a telegram was received in Washington
announcing the double marriage.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-27
HERE'S A TRUNK MYSTERY"
Senor Lima Finds His $7OO Roll in
His Baggage.

Another police mystery has been
solved. Senior F. A. Lima, special minis
ter from Salvador to President Wilson's
Inauguration, has found his wallet con-
tanning s7o0 and his steamship ticket back
home.
Late Tuesday afternoon Police Head
quarters was notified that Senior Lima's
roll had disappeared from his room in
local hotel. Two detectives questioned
a bellboy who had prepared Senior Lima's
bath Just before he retired, and worked
on several "clews.". Late yesterday aft
ernoon the Salvadorean looked in his
trunk and there was his wallet with 700
good American greenbacks and that tick
ct back home.
The hotel management promptly noti-
fed the newspapers that the mystery
had been cleared up, thanks to Senop
Lima's great intuition.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-27
FLOODS THREATENED
IN WESTERN NEW YORK

Buffalo, n. Y. March 26.-Heavy rains
and a terrific windstorm continue over
Western New York. Hundreds Of farni-
lies have been driven from their homes,
while in a few instances deaths are re-
ported.
Scores Of small towns and villages are
either entirely or partially under water,
and the food continues to rise In all
rivers and streams through this part of
the State.
Rochester, n. Y, March GA torren-
tai rainstorm is sweeping over Roches-
ter, and the entire country for many
miles surrounding It in all directions.
The Genesee River has reached the high
est water mark in eleven years and is
still rising. All of the old streams in
this section are in the same condition.
All Of the local industries are closed.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-27

PASTOR PRAISES HERALD.
Warrington. D. c., March az.

Washington. D. c., March a..
Editor Of The Washington
Herald: I feel that before leav-
ing Warrington for work in an
other city Iwant to thank you
for the very efficient service you
have rendered the public in gem
eral. and my own church and
myself in particular, through the
religious page you have chosen
to insert In Saturdays issue of
your paper.
You have given space to the
very local items Of interest we
have ssent you. and the treat
ment you have accorded US and
our work has been uniformly
courteous. The press Is becom-
ing more and more an indispen-
sable aid in the promotion Of the
religious life OF the community.
And though we do not say SO as
often as we might. nevertheless
we do very sincerely appreciate
the gratuitous offer Of your COL
umns for the wider circulation
Of religious intelligence.
These words are but the spon-
taneous expression of feelings of
gratitude to The Washington
Herald for it's voluntary espousal
Of the cause which must make
for the highest welfare OF all
the best interests in our COM
munity.
Very sincerely.
CHARLES P. w1LES.
Pastor Keller Memorial Luth-
eran Church.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-27
JOHNSTOWN REPLIES
TO APPEALS FOR AID

Johnstown. Pa. March 26-This city.
which on May 81. 1883. was swept by a
terrible flood. is responding to the ap-
peals for aid sent from Ohio and In
dianapol!s- Already a large sum OF money
and three carloads OF food, clothing, and
bed clothes have been subscribed, To-
night Mayor Joseph Cauffield issued q
proclamation, calling upon the business
men of Johnstown to suspend business q
half day THURSDAY to collect and con-
tribute food and clothing for immediate
shipment to the food sufferers.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-27
1000 FAMILIES ARE
DRIVEN FROM HOMES

Fort Wayne. Ind, March 2s-So far
there have been six fatalities in the worst
flood Fort Wayne has ever experienced.
Four little orphan girls-Esther Cramer,
IA: Alice Madden, IA; Arda Woods, Is,
and Kitty Wise, 7-were drowned this
afternoon when an attempt was made to
take them from the County Orphans'
Home, which is surrounded by water.
The boat was caught by the current and
overturned. Two grown persons in the
boat and two other little girls We're saved.
Sixty other orphans are stin in the build
ing. which may go down at any moment.
The police have sent to nearby lake re-
sorts for motor boats with which it may
be possible to rescue the children. The
rivers rose steadily today. Four thou
sand families are now homeless. The
property damage is already enormous.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-27
EXPRESS COMPANIES HELP.
0ner to Garry Funds and Supplies
Free to Flood lone.

New York. March 2s,-Adams Express
Company. the American, National South
ern. United States, and Wells-Fargo ex-
press companies have issued instructions
to the agents of their respective COM
panies that they will carry free contribu-
tions of money and necessary supplies
for the relief Of the sufferers from the
floods IN Ohio. Indiana. Illinois, Northern
Kentucky. Omaha, Nebraska. and ada
cent flooded districts when such ship
ments are consigned TO municipal author
tiles or organized relief committees
The Washington herald., 1913-03-27

the Senator yesterday. bring home more
forcIbly than ever the conviction that
our present method OF dredging. levees
and bank revetment in limited districts
is fundamentally inadequate. These
things will not protect the dwellers on
the lower reaches of our rivers. SO long
as there is no control OF the headwaters.
We must adopt an adequate system for
the control of run-ofr at the headwaters
Of the tributaries of the Mississippi. The
people of Pittsburgh and Dayton are en-
titled to this. no less than the people OF
the Lower Mississippi are entitled to
levees. I trust that these foods will
have the effect OF rousing the American
conscience in these matters"
The Washington herald., 1913-03-27
by CUNO II. RUDOLPH.

The appalling distr~ss due to
the prevailing floods in the Mid
die West calls for such e1traord-
fnary and Immediate relief that
the local chapter of the Amerf-
can Red Cross most urgently ap-
peals to the people of the Dis
trict of Columbia to contribute,
as far a. is within their power,
to the means of providing tho
needful assistance. The chapter
feels that there will be a re-
sponse in keeping with the rec
ord of this community for Iiber-
ality in this respect.
Contributions should be sent to
Howard 5. Reeside. treasurer, at
the American Security and Trust
Company.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-27
LOCANSPORT UNDER
BLANKET OF WATER

Logansport, Ind. March 2s.-Two-thirds
Of the city is under water. some places
to depth Of fifteen feet. So far there
has been only one death. but the property
loss will be great.
each manned by ten marines from the
Culver Military Academy. were brought
to Logansport today to aid in the rescue
work.
The Washington herald., 1913-03-27
Zanesvtlle SUBMERGED.

GAINESVILLE. Ohio. March &.-The busi-
ness section Of this town Is submerged,
hundreds Of families are marooned others
driven from their homes and many build
ings in the center Of the city have COL
lapsed. The bridge. mammoth struc-
ture, is partially wrecked. and the Sixth
Street bridge IL gone.
1t is thought six persons perished when
the mill of the GAINESVILLE Woolen Com
pany was washed out All streams
throughout this section arc raging tor
rents. There are no trains or trolley cars
running into the city