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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-14
CALIFORNIA; Advent,

"heh, on January "a, 1s4s, James w.
s 'iiaii found the particles of yellow
u"'' III me tai race of Suffers mill, on
ehe south fork of the American river,
ior'y miles northeast of the present
city oil Sacramento, he gave his turn
ing point to American history, and he
altered the current of the worlds
9.ois. AT that moment, down at
guadalupe Hidalgo, a suburg of
.he city of Mexico. $500 miles
away the American and Mexican
commissioners were arranging the
Terms which ended the war. between
their respective countries, In that pact
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-14

corn. These and other wonders of heat
and moisture were discussed yesterday
by Sir James in another lecture TO
Young folk mt the royal institution. lie
mentioned that the famous vine at
Hampton Court which has Il leaf sur
face of 1920 square inches. gave off in
twelye house two-fifths Of a pound of
water Speaking of the solar radiation
in tropical places, Sir James said that
in six hours about four tenths of
square mile received heat equivalent
to the combustion of 1000 tons OF coal
the whole estimated coal output of Eu-
rope and America.-London Daily
News
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-14
How Wheat Field Perspires.

When you are perspiring furiously
iii tho dog days of this year. it may or
may not console you to think that an
ordinary field of wheat is giving Off
moisture quite as furiously. Between
the months of April and July, accord
ing to Professor Sir James Dewar, a
field of wheat perspires sufficient
moisture to cover the surface of its
ground to a depth of nine inches. An
other interesting fact is that it re-
quireG three and one-half pounds of
water to produce sixteen grains o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-14

When you make your purchase OF
I'VE money at no sacrifice of quality
rat you can save money by buying
nee you that the quality is riqht.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-14

"The Uncle Remus Memorial Associ-
ation,' Atlanta, has bought and will
preserve as memorial the home of tho
late Joel Chandler Harris
Evening journal., 1913-05-20
P. X. r. INSTALLS
TIME CLOCK SYSTEM

The Pennsylvania railroad has re-
Gently supplied the track walkers on
certain districts with time clocks to
insure that the required inspections Of
the track were being made Previous
TO the installation of these time clocks
a card system was generally used.
While this was the most satisfactory
system that had been devised up to
that time. Il was no entirely reliable.
as il was necessary for the operators
at the various stations to mark the
track walkers cards and collision be-
tween the track walker and the opera
tors sometimes resulted.
The time clock system can be so ar
ranged that the track walkers beat
may include the entire track foreman's s
subdivision or 1t may cover only a
limited portion of Il. Patrol boxes
containing keys, each having a differ
ont number or letter, are located at
points where Il is desired TO secure the
records The boxes a"e so equipped
that they may be placed on telegraph
poles, mile posts. or any other perma-
nent structure. Each patrolman car
ries a time or registering clock. AS
he makes his rounds he unlocks the
metal patrol box with his master key
and takes from the box the key for
that station. which is attached to the
box by a substantial chain. He oper-
ates the clock with this key. register
ing the time and the number or letter
OF the station on a paper dial in the
clock He then proceeds to the next
bov, where he repeats the operation.
In this way he makes an accurate rec
ord of his patrol.
The keys are so made that il Is inn
possible for the patrolman to substi-
tute false keys Il is also impossible
for him to remain at any one station
and record for the entire patrol with
out detection, as the keys for the vari-
GUS stations are Of different designs
When the track walker has completed
his work he delivers his clock to the
section foreman, who removes the
peper dial and sends Il to the super
visor for permanent record.
Evening journal., 1913-05-20
AGRICULTURAL
PAPER AT COLLEGE

Special 70 THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEWARK, May 2O.-Mr. Preston,
assistant in the civil engineering de-
partment, with the aid of the members
OF the junior civil engineers Of Della
ware College. is surveying for rail-
road level across Deans field.
Professor Tiffany. of the chemistry
department is expecting TO install a
new H2 5 generator in the chemistry
laboratory this summer. Many other
improvements in the laboratory will
be made during vacation.
The Agricultural Club at the college
is expecting TO issue next year an ag-
ricultural paper each month. This
paper viii contain prices, methods of
raising crops and all farming news OF
interest The paper will be issued
not only 20 college students. but To
outsiders as we'll Further particulars
about the paper will be given after the
next meeting of the club.
Evening journal., 1913-05-20
BOY SCOUTS
ARE REVIEWED
YBISHOP KINSMAN

Despite the rain Of Saturday after
noon, Troop No. ,, of Wilmington,
Boy Scouts of America. connected
with Old Swedes Church, held their
second annual field day at Bishop
stead, where they had the honor of
being reviewed by Bishop Kinsman
and General James II. Wilson Equip
ped in ponchos, the troop marched
from the church TO Bishopstead. and
went through a close order drill on
the lawn, following which was held
am evening parade. AT this ceremony
Assistant Scout Master Willard
Schafer sounded retreat and then
then played the "Star Spangled BAN
ner" while the Scouts stood at atten-
ton
Senior Patrol Leader Hollett, acting
as adjutant called out those Scouts
who had successfully passed the tests
admitting them to second class and
hrst class rank. The following boys
received their pins at the hands Of
General wilson Second class Scouts,
James II. Morris Jr., Geo. BOgart,
Barrett Conner Claude DeHegh, Kro-
mer Pierson, Edward Mullin Roy
0HilAMs nN AiInA Nldao OLOulN were
Patrol Leaders Warren Cooper and
Fred Schafer, and Assistant Patrol
Leader James Morford
Under the direction of Assistant
Scout Master John Quinn, the boys
laid a field telegraph line and sent
and received messages. Other Scouts
gave exhibitions of signalling by
means of the semaphore and Morse
codes, and showed tine methods of put
ting a patient on a litter and how TO
take a litter over fence and over a
high wall. Scouts Maxwell and PIER
son went through a bout with single
sticks These displays of scoutcraft
we're quite well done and proved very
interesting to the guests of the bishop,
who assembled on the porch and
watched the work of the Scouts who
went ahead regardless of the weather.
Second Glass Scout Barrett Conner
was called before the troop and COM
mended by the scout master for cour-
age and promptness in saving a small
boy from drowning in the Brandywine.
At the close of the exercises refresh
nents were served and the bishops
orders to leave nothing we're carried
out to the letter.
Evening journal., 1913-05-20
BRINGS BEAUTY TO
YOUNG AND OLD
Medical News)

The universal objection to face
powder is solved by the use Of a fine
lotion easily made at home by dis
solving ounces Of spurmax (which
costs little at any drug store) in 1-2
pint witch hazel Cor hot water) with
2 teaspoonfuls glycerine added This
wonderful beautifier is very beneficial
to the skin, because 1t prevents chap
ping, removes that shiny, oily. sallow
look and adds beauty to any com
plexion. II does not show or rub OF
like powder but, when on. seems part
of the skin and gives a wholesome.
charming tone.
Keep the scalp clean and beautiful
hair will be the result. Shampoo with
teaspoonful of canthrox dissolved
in a cup of hot water and dandrun,
dust and excess oil disappear i'm
mediately and the hair will be ever so
lustrous. fluffy and healthy. and tho
head will feel good. Canthrox acts as
natural tonic to the scalp and pre-
vents falling hair and scalp-irrita-
tion. It is easy to use, costs little
and can be obtained at any druggists.
Evening journal., 1913-05-20
PRIZES FOR DELAWARE WOMEN.

Delaware women were again repre-
sented in the recipe prize contest
conducted by Armour & CO.. Chicago
Mrs. J. G. Stirling, Of No. 1913
West Ninth street won the first prize
for her recipe for Spanish ham,"
The second prize went to Miss Ade-
laide poist. of No. sol Tanall street
for "Meatless Loaf, and the third
prize was won by Mrs. p. Henry
Stover No SIS Van Burcn street. for
her chocolate cake without eggs.
Evening journal., 1913-05-20

A slight cold in a child or a grown
person holds possibilities of a grave
nature Group may come on suddenly,
bronchitis or pneumonia may develop,
severe catarrhal troubles and con-
sumption are possible resu s. Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound n ps a cold
at the outset, cures Group quickly.
checks a deepseatcd cough. and heals
inilamed membranes ~ b. Danforth.
Market ard Second streets Whining
ton, Del--Adv
Evening journal., 1913-05-20

A man living at Auburn, New York.
had a severe attack of kidney and
bladder trouble. Being working
man, not wanting to lose time. he
cured himself completely by using
Foley Kidney Pills A year later he
says: 1T is a pleasure to report that
the cure We. permanent" His name
is J. A. Farmer. n. 3. Danforth,
Market and Second streets, Whining
ton, Delaware"
Evening journal., 1913-05-20
CHESTS Ar WHITE H0rSE.

Miss Harriet Comegys, of Dover,
regent OF the Mount Vernon Associa-
ton. was a guest at the White House
last Friday afternoon when President
and Mrs. Wilson gave a lawn fete.
Miss Henriette Stadelman, of this
city daughter of J. H. Stadelman, Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad is spend
ing the week at the White House.
Evening journal., 1913-05-20
CANTALOUPE RAISING
ON TUE INCREASE

special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
GEORGETOWN, Del. May 20. =
That cantaloupe raising in SUSSEX
county Is on the increase and is be-
coming one Of the most profitable
crops raised by some Of the farmers
ic evidenced by the fact that several
large patches are being planted at
this time In the vicinity OF Delmar.
Laurel and Scaford. where possibly
more cantaloupes are grown than in
all of the other sections Of the county.
larger patches are being arranged for
this season than ever before.
Evening journal., 1913-05-20

To all the world of workers-ali
he way from the juvenile apprentice,
who is just starting for his first days
work. to the experienced adult-the
Wants make an important appeal
Adv
Evening journal., 1913-05-20

Ladies' costume Canton having bodice
med with decorative buttons straight skirt
unc effect This
well fabrics plain color
The this
........ .........
..........
30 80. a. So of pat
Skirt o
For sale by Crosby Market
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-03-16
REPUBLICANS HOLD
UP CONF lRMATI0NS

Washington March l5.- Republic
can objections TO hasty action on
President wilson's appointments again
today delayed action in the eonfirma-
ton of several important nominations
including those of Dr. =. T. Galloway.
to be assistant secretary Of aerieul-
ture. John 5. williams. to he assist
ant secretary OF the treasury Edwin
f. sweet 10 Dee assistant secretary Of
commerce. and Franklin d Roosevelt,
to be- assistant secretary Of the navy,
Democratic chairman, newly chosen,
were ready to poll their committees
as to the approval Of the appoint
ments but senators Root and Jones
insisted that regular committee meet
ines be held.
senator Smith. Of Georgia the new
chairman Of the committee on eduea-
tion ard labor. made arrangements
today Tor meeting Of his committee
to consider the protests that have
been made against the reappoint-
ment Of Dr. Charles =. Neill as COM
missioner OF labor Statistics
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-03-16

cities aud Villages TO construct per-
manent street improvements.
10 provide Tor thc paving OF certain
streets az the seat of eovernment
Remtiye Go the location of the pro.
posed western extension of The Cn-
mnn Real
To authorize commissioners of pubs
ie lands to EMPLOY additional assist-
anee 70 defend contest suits hy the
United states government.
To create 4 state highway between
uoudo postoffice Lincoln county, and
the Maedalena sprngerville state
highway 20 Soeorro
To create d state hlshway Roswell
90 las Cruces.
To provide compensation for INT
proNements placed upon state llnjs
prior TO June lt 1912.
setting aside schOol sections, por-
uons thereof for cemeteries.
To amend subsection Fourteen oi
Section ASST of the compiled laws Of
1892 railroad corporations borrow
money. bond limit
kriatng to the construction of
county bridges
Relating to sabbath observance and
defining sunday. closing saloons from
1850 saturday night 90 $3.50 Mondoy
morning
Increasing number ol judges in the
Fifth judicial district
cedlne jurisdiction to Che q S oven
Fort nayard military reservation.
cedine iufidiotion over Santa Fc
national cemetery 60 the United
States.
Authorizing the commissioner of
public lands 10 quit claim certain
lands
proyldine for tax 10 aid puhl.,
health hy the drainage Of swanps
sections.
Providing for additional goo,
time for conNicls.
Prescribing the fees TO be charge,
by the secretary Of state.
Providing for county appropriation
10 fairs for prizes for live stock an'
agricultural displays.
Providing for the refund OF money.
paid to the irrigation commissions
Relating 70 the sherifrs retl,n ot
attachment papers,
Flxing salaries ior district attor'
nays
senate substitution for senate Joint
Resolution No. S-Rnutylng the I'M
come tax amendment 10 the federal
constitution.
House Jeint Resolution No. l2-
Protesting against transferring of Pu.
ehlo indian lands tn United states.
Senate Joint Resolution SO. t2--
Providing for AN amendment TO state
constitution. Article VIII relating I,
taxation and revenue.
senate joint Resolution so. ao-
RatifyIng amendment to federal com
stitutlon for direct election OF sen.
ators
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-03-16
ALASKA LAND CASE
SHOWS Use OF
DUMMIES
Entymen Secured to Sign Az
fidaviis Of Location and Ex-
penditure of Money for lm-
provement Of Claims


fns Morning journal Special Leased Wirel
Chicago March lo.-~Melnods ny
which Albert 6. Frost ana nus assoc
eates obtained land grants py the al-
legged use Of "dumpy en'lymeh We're
related In the trial of the Alaskan
coal land fraud cases before lfil'a
states District Judge Lond'a' touay'
II. NJ Finley a court slenosiaphel'
was the witness who detailed the
methods Of operation liis cross eN-
animation was extended. Flnley tes-
tlted that a Miss Tuiile an enplpSe
of Frost came 70 MN IN iyva' WIN
some papers which she said her eIl-
ployef wished Finley 20 sign the WIT
ness said he did not read the papers
and said 70 Miss Futile
"if sign those ! may 50 TO the
penientiary
In that case,' Finley SAID she re-
piled, II probably Will De Ia me next
coll [ signed ono myself Finley
said he did not learn until two years
later that the papers We're entry
claims 10 eoal lands.
These entry blanks purporl that
YOU swore 10 the statements made IN
your application before George NJ
Seward. = Special Prosecutor lown-
send said seward is one of the de-
PENDANTS
= did not swear TO them Finley
replied. = did not even know what
they were for In fact never saw
seward until two months ago, when
he was pointed ont TO me-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-03-16
Senator Thomas, Who is Fay
orabIe to Extending Right to'
Vote to Fair Sex Made Sen
ate Committee Chairman
PRIVILEGE CAN ONLY
EXTEND TO ELECTORS
F FEDERAL Government May Con
fer Franchise by Changing
Constitution Of United States
to Apply in Limited Way

az, Morning Iournni s,ccini Leased Wire1
washington. March 15.--A eonsti-
utional amendment giving the wom-
en- the right to vote for president and
vice president probably Will be
brought formally before congress.
with the endorsement of senate
committee. before the end of the pres-
ent year. Ia the REORGANIZATION Of its
members today the senate took it's
women suffrage committee ont of the
list of executive Comittees where 4
has remained Cor many years in-
creased its membership from five to
nine, the majority of whom are adj
vocates Of suffrage for women. and
gave ITS chairmanahip tu Senator
Thomas. of Colorado, a suffrage state.
Senator Thomas said tonight he had
accepted the chairmanship With the
understanding that there would be aes
live steps taken i'm this congress To
submit q suffrage amendment TO tile
people of the country for their ap-
proVa. senator Thomas viii confer
first with national leaders ia the sur
frage movement to determine what
steps they desire TO take.
II is expected that tne committee
will begin the consideration of the sut-
fraee question soon after the extra
session convenes in April
Representatives. Of the Nauonal
American Woman suffrage association
made arrangements today for cou-
ference with President WhsuA fer
1880 o'clock Monday morning. when
they will urge him to res omnlend IN
a message to congress au amendment
to the federal constitution emitting
women 10 the ballot Whether on not
President Wilson makes such RECON-
mendations. activity in congress viii
begin at an carly date The senate
committee ON woman suffrage had
heretofore been known as minority
committee IL has NOT met for years.
Democratic leaders notified the repnh-
leans early today that they proposed
to enlarge the committee and take
over the chairmanship. As finally or-
ganized by the senate the committee
includes the following Senator Thom-
as. Colorado, chairnan Senators
owen. of Oklnhoma hshurst. Of Ari.
zona. Ransdell, Lousinna Hollis. New
Hampshire. clapp, Minnesota suther-
land utah jones Washington. and
Catron New Mexico.
senator Jones is chairman of the
special committee now inyestigatins
the failure of the police properly to
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-03-16
FEDERAIS VI GUANMNs
cur OFF FROM RETREAT

Tucson. Ariz March 15.-The fed
cral garrison Mt Guaymas the Call
tornia gulf port. is cut off completely
from aid or retreat on the landward
side. Sinaloa constitutionalists taking
the field today for the first time, are
burning railroad bridges between Ma
yaio and Empalme, closing the south
crn exit from the fedorais. while
sonora state troops monaco the Hucr-
IA garrison on the north.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-03-16
ans NarnIas IgaItnaI speeIaI I.sa.ed wIrsl

South Bethlehem. Pa. March 15,--
The home of Charles N, Schwab.
president Of the Bethlehem steel COM
pany, was robbed last night OF several
thousand dollars worth of silyerware
and iewelry and few hours after
detectives we're put on the case. To-
day Mr. 'Sehwabs valet and three
other men We're detained by the po~
lice IN connection with the rQpberN
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-03-16
IRISH SHAMROCK is
SENT TO PRESIDENT

Washington March l5.-St Pat
rick's day may lind President Wilson
wearing in his hat "a sprig of sham
rock from the "old sod" From ire
land today there reached the White
House for the president. box of real
Irish shamrock. the gift of John Red
mond, Irish member of the British
house of commons The presidents
with smile, said that he felt that
he alone was qualified to receive them
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-03-16

In the field is not known. but Il
reaches several thousand Two thou
sand men, commanded hy General
Trucy Aubert, left here today for Mon
clova. from which they intend to drive
the rebels. Carranza is said to have
2,S00 well-armcd followers with a
plentiful supply Of ammunition. He
is endoavoring 10 induce the miners
OF Las Esperanzas to join him. Most
Of the railroads in Coahuila are at a
standstill In the state Of Nuevo Leon,
rebels from Coahuila have invaded the
towns OF Lampazos. Bustamantc and
Villaldamaa
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-03-16
'oNERNMENT TROOPS TO
\ BEGIN AGGRESSIVE TACTICS

Monterey Mexico. March i5.-The
Ihplned military operations Of the
"Vernment troops. now concentrating
n me state Of Coahuila to suppress
~ Carranza rebellion, are not expect
I" % begin for some DAYS. The ted
e gal troops now occupy Tofreon Sal
n"o' Barras de Ia Fuente and san
EURO de las coonias. the most inn
'lant towns in the state Of coahuila.
'arranzas adherents are in control
Monclova, Muzquiz and Porfirio
NV Vity (also known as Piedras Ne
'''S) The total Of the federal troops
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-03-16

Washington March i5.--Postmaster
General Burleson intends to find out
for himself whether the postoffiee
department is on sustaining ba-
sis
The sun., 1913-10-19

ing AT last I" find himself the poet liu
rratt If Il nation that has been the cN-
pcri'ncc Of James Whitcomh Riley.
II" knew the human heart lIr knew
its underlying loN" for simple, HON 'lN
things, lie knew the tenderness of
sympathy and th" power Of "umpan-
iunshp. II" pat hims,lf as YOU and
T. with the world just I'VE. Us and
tumpany"- and Took all into his con-
tidrncc.
liu' few pcopl" to-day who know
III" name .f James Whitrumh Riley
only aS that Of n famous much loved
poet realize the hard struggle Mr.
Riley had as young man hrfurr IN"
l"calnc So widely and well known
In the late '10s Hil"y's name was
spread broadcast through the country
as the I"rpctrator Of the "Poc poem
huaN," with the publication of his c.lc-
hratrd "I."onainie," written in imitation
Of the melody of Edgar Allan Poe. Such
men as Edmund Clarence Stcdman and
IN" poet Bryant accepted the poem as
"A G"nuin" Poe composition and accorded
it tn" most Favorable" and nattcrn.
criticism Yet this incident. perhaps
because II was "A hoax. was not enough
I" bring Riley any recognition to speak
"f among literary men of the day.
In III" later sos Bill Nyc, Riley's
d'arrsi friend, persuaded the poet tc
The sun., 1913-10-19

furnishing information regarding tn"
circumstance. attending Tia. original
cnrupo.i,inu th. first tuhlic,,iun and .Il-
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IN" illustrations consist 81 h"i' 'hIh
'hlr'y r"ri"dlcti"hH "f rare photographs
II tn" poet, hi~ family dnd SCENES d'"H'
his home. Non" of th"-' hay" ever h""n
published before In addition. fdC-iinl"S
If inanv Of the original manuscripts Of
The sun., 1913-10-19

,uutr.h.itc Sum, "r his VERSES - a New
Nnrk paper. Riley consented and sew
rral at his nuW famous VERSES were
accepted for publication. Appearing IN
TIIE SIS ana oth'r N'W Nurh iil"i+
a. intervals.
In November. l->1. ~ ,hicNclIur Hail
lNu mass meetings were h"id Tho iiuan-
rial receipts of Whitl were To- u" de-
voted to tn" cNirnSvS of turthcring
tn" cause Of the intrrul| .unal copy riGht
LEGISLATION. Thrnugh '1" uilurnc" ng
Nyc Riley was given place on the
first days prucraniu". hul near the
very first hrrlus" ut his relative ola
sourity as Il writer 'drc",Y any ON,
cuud have been less kNuwn ,han hr
in the East AT that time"
Tn" list of speakers included such
men as Mark Twain, William Dean
IIuwrlls and George ". cable. Nul
| when MIR Riley Was ra,,rd upon h,
surprised the entire audience. The
young W"st"rnrr" scored "A triumph
The applause which followed his read
| lng fairly shook the hiN It was q
| triumph, this recitation "i hunrly dia,
| lrct verse by the unknown poet. Sil
| Henry Irving, then the greatest actor
of the day, came To him to tender {
personal congratulation and il was the,
| that the great artist paid Riley tha
'mcmorahl" tribute by assuring him tina