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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-16
Gard OF Thanks.

We wish to give public expression
of our heartfelt gratitude to all those
who were so kind in rendering aid
and assistance during the recent ILL
ness and death of our daughter and
sister, Eta E. Woodman, and to
thank those who generously contri
buted the beautiful floral offerings.
MRS. AMANDA j. WOODMAN.
MRS. IDA NJ. REED.
MRS. HATTIE WYMAN.
Skowhegan, Me-, Sept. Is, 1909.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-16

The annual reunion of the Ladies'
auxiliary to First Maine Cavalry, was
held at the Coburn house, Wednes-
day, Sept. 10. The following officers
were elected for the next year: Presi-
dent Mrs. John Emery, Hamden; vice
president, Mrs. A o. Libby. Water
Vile; secretary and treasurer, Miss
Eva Severance, Bangor.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-16
MAINE POSTMASTERS TO
MEET At PORTLAND

Maine Dostmasters Of the third and
fourth classes will hold their annual
meeting in Portland, Sept. y y and
30 The following viii be the pro-
gram with some additions.
Tuesdays Session.
10 a m.-Address Of Welcome,
Postmaster F II. King. Portland
Mayor Adam p Leighton. Portland.
Annual Report of Secretary and
Treasurer, J ". Harding. Dixmont.
State Presidents Annual Address, Z.
II. Duran. East Corinth. Appointment
OF Committees. Opportunity to meet
National President Hoag Of Orchard
Park, y. Y. and get acquainted with
each other Dinner
p. m.-Address by National Pres
ident Hoag, who will be followed by
Congressman Allen and Swasey and
Gov. Fernald. Question Box Adjourn
ment to be followed by Banquet.
HtuHtSud! > GScSslOHs
9 a. m.-Paper-Facts About Regis
tration, E. G. Sweet, Portland Paper,
Facts About the Money Order Service,
Herbert L. Low, Portland Observa-
tons of the Postal Service by News
paper Man. Address upon the Rail
way Mail Service. Mr. Marshall. Chief
Clerk. Address by Postoffce Inspec-
tor W. B. Robinson, to be followed
with question box. Adjournment for
dinner. Afternoon given to pleasure
trip to Fort Mckinley or Fort Will
liams. Business session at : p. m.
Thursdays Session.
a. m.-Paper Duties and Rela-
tons of the Postmasters to the r. F.
D. Carrier, by a Carrier. Paper. Du-
ties and Relations of the R. F. D.
Carrier to the Postmaster, C. W
Besse Jefferson. The Needs of the
Postmasters of the Third Class and
How Can the League Assist in I'm
proving Them? E. Harding, P. NJ,
Gorham. Open discussion of the fol-
lowing subjects: What Legislation Is
Needed for the Postmasters of the
Fourth Class and How Shall 1t Be
Brought About? Office Hours and
Vacations for Both Glasses. Care and
Handling of Postal Funds. Report of
Committees. Adjournment
l.. E. Fletcher, Cape Porpoise; L.
Rich, Sebago Lake, committee on pro-
gram.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-16
A Card.

l sincerely thank all friends and
relatives who worked so earnestly to
aid me in securing one of the prizes
in the Reporter voting contest. Should
any one of the number give us the
pleasure of a call a good fire will be
found in the Hub range and a warm
welcome awaiting.
Mrs. c. 8. ADAMS.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-16

The ball game of Wednesday be-
tween the Madison and Athens teams
was unusually interesting and was
watched by full grand stand and a
long line of enthusiastic rooters. 1t
looked as though the Athens team
would be an easy, winner, at least it
looked 80 up to the fourth inning
when the score was to 8; but after
that the Madison team woke up and
proceeded to run the score board to
suit themselves. Despite all that the
Athens rooters could do, and they
gave all the good advice they could,
the Madison team finally triumphed,
the final score being II to 8. The
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-16
Second Day at Fairyiew Park.

Second Day at Fairyiew Park.
If the first day of the fair was a
success, certainly the second day was
an eye-opener. The first days at
tendance was reckoned right around
1000 people. Some reckoned the
number present a little less than this
figure, but the ticket-sellers told a
representative of the Independent
Reporter that they estimated the
number at 1000.
And when we asked them to esti-
mate the second days attendance.
they just smiled and smiled. We vol
unteered the guess of 1000, but they
would not stop smiling.
Not one whit less than 3000," they
confded There were people every
where, crowded in, damned in, piled
in, men, women, children, aunts cous-
ms, uncles, nephews and nieces-all
out to enjoy the big day of the fair,
and all having the time Of their lives.
Sheriff Mooer and his faithful depu-
ties were there, too, but there was
very little indeed for them to do.
Only one arrest was made Monday,
the opening day. And, by the way,
that speaks volumes for the Prohibi-
tory law in general and Sheriff
Mooers in particular. 1t was an or
derby, good natured crowd, and they
acted as though they were glad to be
here in good old Skowehgan.
The judging of the cattle began
Tuesday forenoon, and continued I'M
til midday. 1t was no little job to
get this part of the work out of the
way, for the stock on exhibition was
of a quality that made the judging
slow but interesting.
In the afternoon, came the races
again and these continued through
out the rest of the day. They were
good races, too, the horses coming UNI
der the wire we'll punched and strug-
Cling hard for the prizes. In the
meantime, ball game between the
Madisons and Athens teams was in
progress, and the way the supporters
of the two teams encouraged the
men to victory was worth the price
of admission. A big crowd was in
the bleachers to watch the game,
which was we'll played throughout.
And those who did not care for the
races or the ball game spent their
time in the midway, taking a chance
at the negros head or trying to get
outside some of the ice cream and hot
peanuts. Then the Lovers Tub on
the Merry-go-R Round proved attractive
to those in Cupid's care.
Next. weeks issue of the Indepen-
dent-Reporter will contain a full list
of the premium awards in the vari-
BUS departments.
Wednesdays Races.
The results of today's races are as
follows:
Eau class.
Marvel c., blk. g., Elmwood Park
stable, l l
Jennie Wilkes, Richardson, 2 2 3
Katherine Kohl, Deering, 3 3
" T., b. g., Turenulle,
Lady Bail, Burrill, 4
Jennie L., Spaulding, 6
Time, 2.25k; 2.27A; 2.25A.
223 Glass.
Black Velvet, Richardson, / !
Sylvia Swift, b. m, Metcalf 2 2 4
Clorinda, Burrill. 4 8
Joe Hilton, Hanscomb, 3 A 3
Time, 2.21A; 2.241a; 2.21h.
$50 Matinee.
Tad, C. b., colt, Small, l l l
Marguerite, b. M, Gaylord, 2 2 4
Teddy B., b. g., Chalmers, 4 3 8
Maize E., b. M, Eldridge, 8 4 2
Time, 229A; 2.29%; 2.28A.
The ball game of Wednesday be-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-16
Tuesdays Races.

II took five heats to decide the $50
'Ass and while the time was slow the
%fses were well punched in all the
'sas. In the matinee race Teddie B
1o everything his own way, winning
as last heat in a jog. The sum-
aaries:
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-16

Maine postmasters of the third and
fourth classes Will hold their annual
meeting in Portland, Sept p . and
%. The following viii be the pro-
gram with some additions.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-12

of whom have no practical knowledge
of sea-fighting, and are purely acade-
mic in training.
Some question has been raised as to
congress abolishing the bureau OF
equipment, in response to the recon-
mendation of Secretary Meyer. 1t is
asserted in some quarters that the
bureaucrats will make a last deter
mined stand at the coming session,
but the best authorities declare that
congress will bow to public opinion in
this matter, and there is no doubt
that the public stands solidly behind
Secretary Meyer in his program of re-
form. In fact, continued appropri-
ations for a greater navy" will de-
pend entirely upon public confidence,
for bureaucracy has done more to I'M
dermine confidence In the navy in the
past three years than all other causes
combined. There have been many
charges of inefficiency proffered, and
Secretary Meyer quickly recognized
that they were not entirely without
foundation. The fact that the line
officers" will henceforth be in practi-
cal control of affairs is welcome news
to all friends of the navy.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-12
An ANCIENT PUEBLO
A Prehistoric Cave Dwelling
Ruin Discovered by a
Federal Expert.
HOUSES ARE TWO-STORIED

Washington, Dec. 11.-William L.
Douglas, examiner of surveys, of the
general land office, has just reported
to that office the discovery of an i'm
portant prehistoris Pueblo cliff ruin
near the head of Indian creek, not far
from the southwest corner of the Nav
ajo Indiana reservation in Arizona
This ruin contains 20 rooms and is
constructed almost entirely of adobe
brick, Is by 6 by 4 inches inside, made
of clay mixed with grass and laid in
single courses
The structure is built high in the
cliff. under large arching shelter
rock. A number of the rooms are two
story, and some appear originally to
have been three stories high Many
of these rooms are in a perfect state
of preservation. One was covered with
three coats of adobe plaster. Here
was discovered an inscription, presum-
ed to be Spanish, which, so far as it
could be deciphered, was: "Ghos Ammo
D 1861"
The first line Of this inscription is
not complete. The second line also is
not distinct beyond the letters given,
but probably the words are ammo
Domini"
The figures 1861 are about four
inches high and deeply cut.
The inscription appears on the last
or outer coat of mud plaster. and Mr.
Douglas believes was placed there by
yearly explorers, who may have tenn
porarily occupied the ruin.
At another point the letter AZ was
found. At still another Mr.. Douglas
deciphered some indistinct lettering.
which read:
"Asoas'' Study by competent au-
thority may reveal additional mark
ings. The first line Of the inscription
possibly is the name of the leader Of
the Spanish party and the last the year
of it's conquest-if conquest there was
of the cliff jewellers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-12
Illinois Sut1ugetteS Are Active
Chicago Will Be the Base of the Campaign Opened by Wom-
en- Vote Seekers-They Plan Big Parade

suffrage for the fair ones" The lead
ers will not attempt this demonstra-
ton until they are reasonably assured
that fifty thousand to one hundred
thousand women will take part in it,
Then it will be advertised as the one
great rally for the cause. The active
workers will organize ward and county
club, and every effort will be pointed
to the procuring OF three hundred
thousand signatures demanding that
the Illinois legislature allow the wo-
men to vote for everything for which
men have the ballot.
Newspaper advertising space will be
taken literally if sufficient funds are
raised Street cars will be used for
eloquent posters. billboards will tell
the tale, balloons and kites will fly
banners with appropriate inscriptions
office buildings will be showed under
with circulars. and the suburbanite
who leaves his train at seven o'clock
will be confronted with the ubiquitous
demand. Important in one way. but
quite incidental when measured up to
the full scope of the ambitious plan
ming, is the fact that Mrs. Pankhurst
and Mrs. Snowden, Of England, are
scheduled for reverberating suffrage
volleys in the near future
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-12

Chicago, Ill.,, Dec. u.-HeadQuarters
for the woman suffragists of Illinois
have been opened in Chicago. A per
manent anil aggressive campaign is to
be carried on. If hard effort and mon
ey will do it the purpose is to make
this city the head base for the cause
throughout the country. Henceforth
it is not to be the placid fight of the
old days Suffragists home from Lon
don have come to the conclusion that TO
wrest the franchise from male legisla-
tors it is absolutely necessary to en-
ploy something more forceful than wo-
manly grace. pleading, cajolery and
gentle argument. To make out new
lines which will be effective the bes:
thought Of the suffrage leaders will be
put to the test.
Rough House Decried.
The screaming, biting noise and gen.
eral rough house" business which has
been feature OF the movement abroad
is decried. That system will not be
resorted to here. But the leaders be-
lieve they have learned something
from London methods. They are per-
suaded that the men must be confront
ed on every possible occasion with Il
demand for equal suffrage. Keep
the thing constantly in the minds of
the legislators and would-be legislat-
ors,'' is the motto Drive it into them,
not with sledge-hammers, but with the
gentle but cumulative force of drop
pin water-that is the idea.
With this program in view the ILL
nois Equal Suffrage Association ex-
poets to hold one thousand parlor
meetings to engage the interest of the
largest possible number of women.
Then there will be five hundred hall
meetings of both sexes, to be followed
by as many more propaganda meet
ings in front of factories. A hundred
gatherings are planned for labor I'M
ions, polite inroad is to be made A
countless number of open air AMI
street rallying places where enthusi-
asm within wOmanly bounds will be
exploited.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-12
ALONE IN SAW MILL At MID
NIGHT

unmindful of dampness, drafts, storms
or cold, w. J. Atkins worked as Night
Waterman. at Banner Springs, Tenn.
Such exposure gave him a severe cold
that settled on his lungs. At last he
had to give up work. He tried many
remedies but all failed till he used Dr.
Kings New Discovery. After using
one bottle" he writes, Il went back
to work as we'll as ever" Severe
Colds. stubborn Coughs, inflamed
threats and sore lungs, Hemorrhages,
Group and Whooping Cough get quick
relief and prompt cure from this glor-
ious medicine. soc and s10O. Trial
bottle free, guaranteed by A G. Luken
& Co.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-12

Tom l.. Johnson omitted the word
obey from the marriage service when
called on to perform it as mayor of
Cleveland, because. as he said, he
would .lot help to make liars of peo-
ple''
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-12-12
A Big Street Parade.

When the psychological day comes
there is to be 1.-The biggest street parade
ever held in America in the interest Of
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-18
OUR NAVY.

We notice here and there critical
and rather querulous comment on the
fact that the first aid to the Americans
in Asia Minor and the ill-starred ma
tive Christians has been given by Eu-
ropean warships exclusively, says the
Hartford COurant ut is certainly I'M
fortunate for our prestige" remarks
one journal, that no United States
warship is at hand. This absence OF
any representative Of our navy from
coasts where its services may be ur-
gently required is due to the virtual
abolition of what was called for many
years the European station In
those years we had a great mercantile
marine; its sails-in the cOnsecrated
phrase-whitened all seas. In those
years we did not have the Panama un-
dertaking on our hands, or Hawaii, or
the Philippines. At present United
States warships are more useful-ac-
tually and potentially-in home waters
and In Asiatic waters than in Euro"
pean waters.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-18

in An event so startling, and with due
ceremony inquiries were instituted for
him. This caused an investigation
in gray old Buckingham, which spread
until it came to the head of govern
ment, when 1t became known that not
only was the naval officer missing, but
no less a parsonage than the king of
England as well.
in great disasters by sea or land
where swift Death ravages, men CRY
aloud in their excitement and dis
tress; but when a calamity threatens
nation and king is involved. thew
seek to hide their emotions. Hence
1t was that in the palace men came
hurriedly together without words to
those around, and in whispers ex-
pressed their anxiety. 1t was recalled
with alarm that the kaiser had left
MS palace in an equally unceremonious
manner, decoyed by stranger and
entlced into the night. Nor was his fate
DIS uncertain or with more ground for
question, because there he had been
tr;s,ed to a carriage which had driven
away. The king of England had gone
into his garden, and the guards at the
gates swore he had not passed tho
portals, which they watched, And for
thelr pains they were doubted and
paced under temporary detention I'm.
III the king should return to prove
that they were not in a consniracv
against the state.
Perhaps the alarm would have been
less keen were it not for the tale of
the kaiser; but the cases were On
parallel that the conclusion was in.
stantly formed that England's mon.
arch was probably In as great leon.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-18

Whatever sympathy may have been
felt with the revolutionists at TabAiz,
there was no denying that the move
ment was against the established gov
eminent Of Persia, and the grave i'm
propriety Of an outsider taking an &C.
tive part must be apparent. Homer G.
Baskerville, a young American who
was killed while leading sortie of the
revolutionists, evidently was gallant
and impulsive youth, but he was an
American citizen and missionary in
the service of his church. Leading
revolutions was quite apart from his
political and religious duties. The dis
aVowal of his acts by the government
of the United States and by the church
board he served prevented the matter
from becoming an international Ques-
ton: but it is pitiful that young man
with so many commendable qualities
should fall victim to grave error Of
judgment and that thus there should
be brought to an untimely end life
full OF promise of high usefulness.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-18

was not another living being aboard
to greet them, nor did they find more
awful testimonials of war,
In the captains quarters, clean anu
business-Nke, the roll-topped desk was
closed, and the books on top OF IT were
in order as for inspection. At It's slde
stood q tyDewriter with the tin resting
lightly upon it, and a stenographer s
case notebook beside neatly checked
and showing that the last letter or
order had been completed. On the
wardroom table lay magazine open
and turned page downward as though
the reader had desired to keep MS
place and had stepped away from 1t on
q sudden call. In the galleys OF this
great floating home pots, pans ana
kettles were placed In orderly array
in their racks-no thrifty housewife
could have left her kitchen In better
state. In the chartroom the traced
highways of the oceans bed were
drawn up in their closed cases, ana
the hoists were not loaded or Uttered
with ammunition az would have been
the case had the battle ship been In
action when overcome by the enemy
There was nothing above or below
Offering a key to the enigma.
Puzzled and overcome, the patrol
men took temporary charge OF the
ship, while a boat hurried away from
the miniature flotilla, carrying a de-
tailed report to the admiralty, where
the news was received with amaze
ment no less than that which had
brought the crowd on the embank
ment. Subordnates Of departments
called for their tardy superiOrs, tele'
phone bells tangled, and British
phlegm gave way to excitement; but
even in this remarkable state prece,
dent was maintained and routine OBJ
served, so that from man to man, go
ing constantly upward, the report
reached the first lord Of the admiralty
Then for the first time 1t was
learned that this high and mighty Of
fetal was missing from his home and
had been summoned to the palace in
the night. No delay could be brooked
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-18
SYNOPSIS.

vanishing Fleets" a story Of what
might have happened" opens in Wash
ington with the United States and Japan
on the verge OF war. Guy Hitler, SEQ
ratary Of the British embassy, and Miss
Norma Roberts. chief aide Of Inventor
Roberts, are introduced as lovers Japan
declares war and takes the PHILIPPINES.
notl because Of the governments lndlt-
Norma S' Roberts with military Of
hcers also leaves Washington on my5-
terious expedition for the Florida coast.
Hawaii Is captured by the Japs. All ports
secret preparations for war He follows
auto carrying presidential cabinet. He
unearths source Of great mystery ana
fees, murmuring: THE gods save Mp
pom" Fleeing to Pacific coast, Siego
IL shot down just as journey to get awful
news to Japan seems successful. Japan
announces intention to attack seaports.
Tokyo learns of missing Japanese fleet
ana whole world becomes convinced that
United States has some powerful war
agency. England decides to send feet
70 American waters as Canadian pro-
lection against what the British suppose
Is a terrible submarine tiOtilla. Hitler is
also sent to Canada TO attempt to force
his way through American lines with
message to the president in order that
protection for the feet may be assured.
Japan appeals to Britain for aid. British
fleet departs. amid misgivngs Of English.
Fleet mysteriously disappears, a sailor
picked up on a raft being the only evil
dence OF the loss Powers begin to fear
for their safety. Hitler makes failure
Of effort to deliver message to the presl-
dent. War between Great Britain and
Germany is threatened The kaiser dis
appears King Edward Of England Is
confronted by Admiral Bevins of the
United States and upon promising to
present the missing British admiral, the
monarch agrees to accompany Bevins on
tour which the latter says will uncover
the agent Of war and end all conflicts
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-18

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Mrs. Pinkham, of Lynn, Mass,
invites all sick women to write
her for advice. She has guided
thousands to he alth free Of
charge.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-06-18

Peace by disarmament receives
notable impetus from the order of the
war department disseminating the sale
at auction of obsolete firearms dis
carded by the United States army. If
our friends in Central America are too
poor 10 buy new guns when the notion
seizes them to set up a revolution and
overthrow a government, they must
perforce keep quiet and let the exist
ing government alone if they can no
longer buy cheap, but good, old guns
from us. Thus does war become more
and more a luxury reserved for the
wealthy.