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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-11
CHAPTER XII.
The Terror.

JudsoD was late in reporting.
But when he finally climbed the
stair of the Crows Nest to tap
at Lddgerwood's door. he brought
the first authentic news from the
camp of the enemy, though he
hadn't yet found Hallock.
When McCloskey had come at a
push of the call-button, Lidger-
wood snapped the night-latch on
the corridor door.
LET us have it," Judson," he
said.
Summarized. Judson's story
was the report OF an intelligent
scout. Since he was classed with
the discharged men, he had been
able to find out some of the en-
emy's moves in the game of coer-
cion.
From bar-room talk Judson
had gathered that the strikers
knew nothing IS yet of MeClos-
keys plan to keep the trains
moving and the wires alive. There
would probably be no open out
break before midnight. AS an
offset to this, however, the engi-
neer had overheard enough to
convince him that the Copah wire
had been tapped: that Dix, the
day operator, had been either
bribed OF intimidateds and was
now under guard At the strikers
headquarters. and that some I'm
portant message had been inter
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-11
A NOVEL A WEEK


Judson. frue-biue 60 Lidger-
wood, new superintendent of the
Red Butte Western division of
fhe Pacific Southw estern railroad,
fs shadpwing a man he believes
40 be HaIiock, chief clerk of the
line and supposed enemy of Lid
gerwood-
LidgerwOOd. who believes him
self a natural-born coward. had
accepted, with fear and trembling.
the superintendency of the Red
Butte Western, a line being run at
. loss because of the thiesery OF
sts employees
Because of Lidgerwood's cow
ardice his fiance has broken her
engagement co him. She now en-
ters the story, a year after the
bdoken engagement, as Eleanor
Brewster, daughter of President
Brewster of the Pacific SOUTH
western. Her father Is making an
inspection trip over the line. and
she, with her mother and a party
of friends, As accompanying him.
Eleanor induces Lidgerwood to
permit her and her friends to ac-
company him i'm his private car on
6-business trip to silver mine
owned by a man named Flemts-
ter. A trap Is laid to wreck Lid
xerwood's train, but instead a
passenger train is wrecked. Many
are killed and injured
NOW co ON WITH THE STORY
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-11
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t,hcn wv
Leggins and Parsffine Pants Very Cheap
Mems Heavy and Medium W eight Over
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-09-11

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
Praise from BROOKLYN.

From the Brooklyn Standard Union.)
Maine has decided to advertise the
State and meeting has been held in
Augusta to devise publicity plans. The
folks some time ago came to the con-
clusion that the world does not appre-
ciate the attractions which Maine has
in addition to it's very numerous
charming spots where summer visi-
tors flock every year. The State is
greatly pleased to have these Tisitors,
for they pour much money into the
laps Of the good folks there, but lit
wants all-year residents, too. There
fore the decision to let the public
know how living can be made in a
variety of ways that never occur to the
stranger. Maine may not be as rich in
soil as in scenery, but it has much
land that is extremely fertile. Its fish
cries and forests are just causes for
pride.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
Light and Airy
Her Way.

Poor mother hangs around the aisle
With deep distress to voice:
The hats are always out of style
Ere she can make her choice.
-Pittsburg Post.
And when she buys a hat at last
Advanced in STYLE" she'll wait
Until its novelty has passed,
For fear it's out of date.
-Johnstown Democrat.
And when she gets a nifty lid,
A classy lid and nice,
The season has begun to skid
Before she's worn 1t twice
Houston Post.
What does mother then go and do
To get her headgear into style?
She starts anew, touches me, who
To keep her quiet. gives her my pile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
Wednesday, March fs, 1914.
Ratification of Arbitration Treaties.

Ratification of Arbitration Treaties.
The eight arbitration treaties rati-
fed recently by the Senate are valu-
able as an indication of pacific intent
and neighborly purpose. They pro-
vide that all differences which may
arise Of a legal nature or relating to
the Interpretation of treaties, and
which cannot be settled by diplomacy
shall be referred to the permanent
Court of Arbitration at the Hague.
They will remain in effect five years.
These treaties bind us to calmer sec
ond thought in any difficulty with
Spain, Great Britain, Norway, Sweden,
Japan, Portugal, Switzerland and
Italy. If no actual advance has been
made upon the terms of the old
treaties, arbitration, as an American
principle and an American cause is
more firmly established than ever.
Fourteen other arbitration treaties
will expire within the next few months
and will be promptly ratified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
naging a paradise in the distant and

imaging a paradise in the distant and
purified air.
THE sun, wearied Of the elemental
commotion, sank behind the green
plains of the west. The great eye in
heaven however. went not down
withous a dark brow hanging over it's
departing light. The rich flush of the
unearthly light had passed and the
rain had ceased; when the solemn
church bells pealed; the laughter of
children out in the air and joyous
after the storm, is heard with the
carol of birds; while the forled and
purple weapon of the skies still darted
Examinations around Startling College
trying to rival it's angles and leap into
its dark windows.
Candles are lighted. The piano
strikes up. We feel it is good to have
a home-good to be on the earth where
such revelations of beauty and power
may be made. And as we cannot re-
frain from reminding our readers of
everything wonderful in our city, we
have begun and ended our feeble eteh-
ing of a sunset which comes so rarely
that its glory should be committed to
immortal type"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
The TraWI and the Food Bill.
lBoston Advertiser.)


The question of whether We shall
allow the fisheries to be looted. is now
before Congress. The steam trawl is
the implement by which those who
would get rich quick by devastating
>the depths of the ocean are at work.
BY it, the very bottom of the ocean
is scraped. Big fish and little fish are
taken aboard the ship and the little
fish are thrown back dead. It has been
estimated that in about so years, the
steam trawl will have finished up the
fishing industry, whereas, if the Older
methods Of hook and line are used,
the fisheries will last forever. In the
future of the race, fish should play an
important part on the bill of fare of
the poorer people of the world. Fish
is cheaper than meat, but it is quite
as ncurishing. Congressman Gardner
and the others, who are fighting
against the steam trawl, are really
fighting to reduce the food bill of the
next generation. More power TO them
in the fight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
Another Falsehood Refuted.

A four-column advertisement in the
st. Louis Republic of Friday, Mar. 6,
says that Acres and not people
amend the Constitution" The source
of this advertising is so obvious as to
need no explanation. 1t is as OBJ
vious as it's sophistry is plain and
easy to refute. Who, indeed, is 60
vitality interested in any proposed
amendment to the federal constitution
as to be paying out thousands of dol
lars in wholly misleading advertising
in attempt to change the convictions
Of honest, fair minded people?
We leave that to your intelligence
and repeat some Of this false state
nent:
"A minori;f Of the voters Of the Re-
public under the present system car
amend the Federal Constitution.
Acres and not men are counted in de.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
Editorial Comment.
SAYS Gov. of Me. to Gov. of Tex.
Houston (Tex) Post.)

OSLsf
Governor Colquitt received a tele-
gram Tuesday from Governor William
L. Haines of Maine congratulating
him upon his assertion of State rights
in connection with the Mexican situa-
ton. He unreservedly supports the at
titude of the governor of Texas in
respect thereto. Governor Haines is a
Republican. de sun do move" says
Brother Jasper. Likewise, the old Lat
in proverb says; Times change and
men change with them, but principles
never change" Upon certain mem
orable occasion more than half CEN
fury ago. the governor of North Caro-
lima incidentally remarked to the gov
ernor of South Carolina: IT'S long
time between drinks" SO, it has been
a still longer time since the governor
of Maine congratulated the governor
of Texas upon the assertion of State
rights. Governor Colquitt in boldly de-
Tending the right of State govern
ment to protect its citizens is making
history. He is causing the people of
States which have heretofore lightly
regarded this fundamental doctrine to
do some serious thinking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
Once Famous
AlmostForg0tten

Samuel Sullivan Cox of Ohio. one Of
the prominent congressman of bygone
days, was unique in one respect, at
any rate, among editors, for he earn
ed a nickname--that of Sunset" Cox
from an editorial in his own paper.
The article. which raised a hearty
laugh amongst the public and is worth
republishing, was as follows:
what a stormful sunset was that
of last night! How glorious the storm,
and how splendid the setting of the
sun! We do not remember ever be-
fore to have seen the like on our
round globe. The scene opened in the
west, with a whole horizon full of a
golden impenetrating lustre. which
colored the foliage and frightened ey-
cry object in its own rich dyes.
1.-THE colors grew deeper and richer,
until the golden lustre was transform
ed into storm cloud full of finest
lightning, which leaped in dazzling
zigzags all round and over the city.
The wind arose with fury; the slend-
err shrubs and giant trees made obeis-
ance 20 it's majesty. Some even snapp-
ed before it's force.
1.-THE strawberry beds and grass
plots turned up their whites to see
Zephyrus march by. AS the rain came,
and the pools formed, and the gutter
hurried away, thunder roared grand
ly and the firebells caught the excite
ment and rang with hearty chorus.
The souths'an east received the copi-
GUS showers, and the west all at once
frightened up in long, polished belt
Of azure, worthy of Sicilian sky.
Presently cloud appeared in the azure
belt, in the form of castellated city.
1t became more vivid. revealing
strange forms Of peerless fanes and
alabaster temples, and glories rare and
grand in the mundane sphere.
ut reminds us of Wordsworth S
splendid verse in his Excursion:
The appearance instantaneously disclosed
Was OF mighty city, boldly say
A wilderness of buildings, sinking far
And withdrawn into wondrous
depth;
Far sinking into splendor without end
but the city vanished only to give
place to another isle, where the most
beautiful forms Of foliage appeared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
Good American Advice.
lNaxu Bedford Mercury

The London newspapers confess
they can see no remedy for the stu
alton where the militant suffragettes
are committing acts of vandalism. If
their ingenuity is exhausted they
might adopt the suggestions so freely
offered in the United States. At a
distance the problem seems an easy
one. England will have to adopt it
sooner or later. The women who
are guilty of these acts should be put
in Jail and kept in jail. They should
be provided with food, and if they re-
fuse it, suffer the consequences. We
have no idea that dying for the cause
would go on indefinitely. 1t is in
conceivable that there could be
general Jail delivery all over the
world if prisoners refused to eat.
Women of the type of the English
militants are not likely to stop at
murder, and that will be the next re-
sort If there is no punishment for
women who burn and destroy property
and assault people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

Quincy, Mass, has an unusual
though not an isolated case in the
offer of Mrs. Agnes Evelyn Jones Be-
Chandler of the same place. The for
mer says that she has been married to
Bedell for is months and they are not
Ter was a family affair, not meant for
the papers at ALL She knew him first
and wanted someone to take care of
her money, so 1 made the offer"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
Rural Church Going.

(New England Homestead.)
The rural church has had its share
of criticism in recent years. Some of
the criticism has been just, but much
of it sensational and unjust. That
rural churches are vital part OF ev-
cry rural community there can be no
question:; without them country life
would go to rust and destruction, and
this aside from religion. To save
country life, then, we must save the
rural church; and to save the rural
church we, as individuals. must do
our Part in personal devotion and at
tendance.
Spreading over the country is a re-
ligious wave that is certain to benefit
the age In arousing the public con-
science concerning politics. political
corruption, unholy materialism and
vice-;n high places, the fundamentals
of religion once more have been re-
ceived and the steps of the Master ac-
cepted as the pathway Tor personal
and national salvation.
Tho problem now before us is this:
What can we as farmers, do to pro-
mote this movement and accelerate
the church going custom Of olden
days? The answer is simple: Go to
church ourselves, ask our neighbors
to do likewise, and ask minister or
priest to join in welcoming everybody
of the community. Let's choose Sun
day, May 9, 1914, as the day for the
entire countryside to promote the Co
to-Churcb movement. On that day
let the effort be made to get every
body out to the rural church. 1t
doesn't matter what church, but some
church of the community. AT practi-
cally every postoffice copies OF these
weekly farm magazines are distribute
ed. Thus throughout the land every
community will be advised of the
movement, the object, and the day.
Now, what can each individual do?
To make a great success of this af-
fair it will be necessary for each and
every one to see his pastor, tell him
of the plan, get his cooperation. read
this announcement, and then get busy.
Let it be known that on the first Sum
day in May in every rural church In
this broad land-from Pacific to At
lartic, from the Lakes to the Gulf
special services will be arranged, and
an effort made to have every person
Of the community attend church. The
local newspaper will join in the work;
so make certain that the church pas
tors secure the cooperation of the
local editors; also ask the local
telephone operator to notify all
subscribers of the telephone line; and
by word of mouth, by announcement
from the pulpit. by notice in the
grange. farmers union, farmers club,
the schools or other clubs or institu-
lions, let the notice go out that May 8
is Go-to-Church day throughout the
countryside. Write us at once any
new ideas for observing the day or for
promoting rural life. Let us work to-
gether.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
Save tho Oysters.
(Hartford Courant. }

The work of communicating rivers
and their outlets in New England goes
steadily on. And the contamination is
growing so serious that an appeal is
to be made to the Federal authorities
to see II some policy may not be es-
tablished, to deal with the growing
evil. AS matter of public policy, the
evil should be abolished in those very
communities, where the pollution &C.
ours. The factories which pour pois-
onous chemicals into water streams
should be in better business, in moro
senses than one. The waste OF such
chemicals is bad business for the fac
tories. themselves. In other countries
the waste product Of each factory is
put to some usa, to earn its own in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
Eager Expectancy.

We all drop our task when the tels-
phone rings,
Fen the busy bridge player.
The call might be one of a number of
things;
It might be the mayor.
1t might be a magnate with something
to say.
We'd better act pleasant.
1t might be the governor: but, by the
way.
1t usually isn't.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
The Useless Cost of War.


While we are worrying about how
much longer this old earth can sup
port her people. and about the present
high cost of living in spite of the
political cure-alls proposed land the
prospect of increasing cost as years
go on), We continue our modern" ex-
travagancies with a recklessness that
amazes human beings of rational
mind. Poor Richard" (Benjamin
Franklin) said: silks, satins and
velvets put out the kitchen fire."
What would this philosopher of the
early days of American independence
have said, could he have foreseen the
waste of untold millions annually for
war preparations? What would
Poor Richards Almanac have said
could its author have foreseen an an
nual expenditure, in America alone, of
two thousand millions of dollars for
narcotic poison, used for drinking
purposes to bring about "pleasure?"
Here are some up to- the hour facts
for careful consumption:
In letter addressed to the Presi-
dent of the Peoples National Bank of
Pittsburgh. Col. Samuel Harden
Church states that while in Europe
last summer he made the somewhat
startling discovery that articles fire.
quently purchased in Partisan shops
can be bought to better advantage as
regards quality, attractive models and
price, in New York than in Paris. He
learned upon inquiry of Frenchmen of
high position the reason for high
prices abroad. "They replied" he
says. without hesitation, that the rise
in prices, not only in Paris. but
throughout Europe, was due to the ex-
ira war taxes prevailing everywhere.
For example, every soul in the popu-
lation of France, young and old, and
both sexes included, Is required to pay
on the average 81 year for the
maintenance of the army and navy,
and this does not include pensions"
Col Church also drew up some
statistics showing the cost of war
preparation for each of the ten prin-
cipal nations (without including pen
sions or the destruction caused by past
wars) and the ratio which the cost of
army and navy bears to the total ex-
penditures of each nation. The figures
are for the year 1911; since the Balkan
war the European nations have in
creased financial burdens.
The cost of the army and navy in
Austria Hungary was 9.S per cent. of
the nations total expenditures; in
Spain 22.9 per cent. in Russia 235
per cent; in Italy 241 per cent; in
France 800 per cent: in Turkey, 31.4
per cent; in Japan 1875 per cent; in
Great Britain 34.3 per cent; in the
United States 1913 per cent; in Ger
many 43.5 per cent.
The cost per unit of population va
ries from $1.70 in Austria Hungary to
$3.50 in Great Britain!
The Peoples National Bank con-
cludes the statement thus: Alto
gether apart from the ethical side of
the question, ii must be obvious to all
thinking persons that such huge bur-
dens impair the economic efficiency of
nations; and, if effect is carefully
traced back to cause. will be found
largely responsible for the social un-
rest in Europe"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

My limitations of Bernhard, Irving
and Coquelin didn't go very well,
complained the performer who was
playing the town hail.
well none of us ever saw Bern
hardt. or Irving or that other Teller"
said the sympathetic old janitor, and
besides you suffer somewhat by COM
parison There was a feller here last
week who gave a fine imitation of
hen who has laid an egg"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

1t will please the woman suffragists
to learn that although equal suffrage
has been in existence in Colorado for
the past q years not one divorce has
occurred owing to political differences
between husband and wife. You don't
suppose that it was because the men
knew too much to talk politics with
their wives?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

1t is cruel and rd-to-understand
to the father of the long missing Dor
othy Arnold that she has been discov-
cred or that the writer is the girl her.
self. MIR. Arnold is receiving hundreds
of such letters and is greatly wrought
up and annoyed by them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

The famous beach at Palm Beach,
Fla, was captured the other day by
foreign invaders. The Portuguese man.
of-war." The bathers We're obliged to
abandon their accustomed bathing
places and several of them were Sc
verely poisoned by coming in contact
with the fleet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
Following His Course.

How is my inebriate patient get
ting along?' inquired the doctor breeZ-
lily.
He has been singing all morning"
replied the nurse.
Singing, Ell? And what has he been
singing?"
Sailing, sailing, over bounding
sea-"
Hum! Let's see his chart
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

The Dead Line has been re-estab-
have been ordered to keep above Full
ton street. over 100000 worth of
money and securities have been stolen
since the adjustment of the Dead
Line" by Commissioner Waldo, and
The Street demands a change.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

come The American oyster will be
extinct, before long. if nothing Is done
TO check the gross and constant pollu-
1tion of New England water courses,
and those in the Middle Atlantic states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18

Il put out many signs" complained
he. II advertise lamb stew, beef hash
roast giblets- l watch you many
times. Always you take something
else"
Il guess that's So
''Why is this?''
well. figure it this way" explain
ed the haberdasher. Whenever
hang out sign it's for something
want to get rid of"--Judge.
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Something Needed.

Whats this you have invented?"
"a parachute, and it is a success"
"But Is there any demand for
parachute in ordinary life?"
will be If gowns keep getting tight
err This is for women to use in get
ting off street cars"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
The Young Mother.

Doctor. do you ever prescribe by
telephone?"
"oh, yes" answered the doctor over
the wire.
well, I'll hold baby UP to the In
strument. Please look at this rash
and tell me what to do"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
Can They Explain 1t.

(Kansas City Journal)
What profit is it to cheaper the
price of bread by putting wheat on
the free list when the same act of
congress takes from workingmen
their jobs and their ability to buy
bread at any price?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-18
All Around Him.

I'm looking for spats."
You ought to have my job awhile.
commented the weary fioorwalker.