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The independent-reporter., 1909-09-30

the guests OF Mrs. Caroline Caswell
and family during the past week.
New suits and coats just received
at simmons store. No. Anson. 39-l
Rev. r b. HIATT, pastor of the Con-
gregational church here, preached his
farewell sermon Sunday morning. A
large and appreciative audience was
present. the preacher taking his text
from Hebrews. 6:10. MIR. HIATT as
sumed the duties as pastor OF this
church in January, 1905. He has
been successful in all of his efforts
and has identified himself with all
orders that make for better living
and good citizenship. He goes from
his people and from all people with
the kindest feelings and good wishes
to his new field of labor at Bingham.
Miss Marian Payne came up from
Portland Sunday on the morning
train, the guest of her grandfather
]. P. Spooner, returning to the city
on the evening train.
Owing to the storm business at
the corn factory was generally sus-
pended Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday as there were only eight
loads that laid in the yard over Sun
day, and none was picked or hauled
the first days of the week. H. B,
Hilton has five acres on his island
which will have to be taken off with
boat as 1t is all ready to pick.
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the state and the SALARY nf = sisno.
rraphsr IN The Dover offee The
state Auditor sara these bills are no,
for tho State 10 nay. and he accord
lngiy hung them up. Governor Fer
hald and his council se, aside the de.
olsion Of The State Auditor and or
dered the bills paid
The questions thus presented for
the ciiizens OF Maine to pasa upon
are these
FIRST For what use Ia STATE Au-
dlior IL not to guard. as In this In
stance. the treasury OF the State OF
Maine7
Second. Has not Commissioner
Peaks shown himself TO be an ofilial
unworthy the confidence Of the peo-
pie Of Maines
Third. Has not Governor Fernald
and his council disregarded the wish
es Of the people by ignoring the ad-
vice Of the State Auditor?
For our part. we are Of the opinion
that State Auditor Hatch has acted
wisely for the State in this particular
matter. that Mr. Peaks has shown
himself quite unworthy the conf
dence Of the people and that the Gov
ernor and council have acted In a
way that is suggestive neither OF
great executive ability non of good
common sense.
Mr. Hatch was elected State Audi
tor to pass upon just such matters
hs Is this Peaks affair-to stand at
the door of the public treasury and
deny admittance TO all who did not
have the proper credentials. He is
In a position to determine who has
and who has not a right to enter
there. That is his business; that is
the work for which he is paid. He
has. as Is very evident, looked thor
ouehly into the accounts rendered the
State by Com. Peaks and his decision
in the matter should be final.
Why should the Governor and his
council order these bills paid? Isn't
some explanation of this action due
the people of Maine? II not, why
not? We believe there is.
AS the case rests now, Auditor
Hatch stands a heap sight higher in
the estimation of the citizens of
Maine than does Gov. Fernald and
his advisers. AS between the two,
1t looks as though the people could
put greater trust in the State Auditor
than in the States Executive. The
former acts and gives his reasons;
the latter throws into contempt one
of the peoples best officers and gives
no reason for his radical action.
We commend State Auditor Hatch
for the stand he has taken, heartily
glad that there Is some constantly
faithful guardian OF the public treas
ury.
The independent-reporter., 1909-09-30
NORTH ANSON

On Friday afternoon members OF
the ID. A. r. Chapter went to the
Mark Emery school and presented
framed copies of the Declaration OF
Independence to the Washington pri-
mary, Lincoln intermediate and
Whittier grammar schools, Mrs. V.
D. Hilton presenting them in behalf
of the Chapter. The teachers re-
sponded with thanks and the pupils
with flag salute and songs.
F. H. Holley has had a Farmers
telephone placed In his store.
Mrs. M. A. Games has been i'll
part of the time during the past
week.
M. A. Eames came home from Mad
ison Saturday night, where he has
been at work for the Kennebec Log
Driving Co.
The Universalist Sunday school
had a picnic at the trotting PARK
Saturday and the afternoon was very
pleasantly spent.
1t is expected that the rain will
enable the North Anson Lumber Co
to get their logs at Dead Water and
in that event the mill will run later
than was expected, as there Is about
a million and half to come down
Capt. s. T. Hutchins circle, q. A
R., has invited the Marcellus Per
kins circle Of Madison to meet with
them on October 8. A supper will
be served. The Madison circle viii
work the degrees.
The regular meeting of Ruth
Heald Cragin chapter will be held al
the home OF Mrs. A. Simmons or
Friday afternoon, October 8.
Mrs. VIM. Benjamin wishes to an
nounce that she will have charge o.
the millinery department at w. c
Simmons store, No. Anson. for the
fall season, and is now in the market
selecting goods. 3S-l
Mr.. and Mrs. Moody Of Norway
who have been visiting their daugh
ter, Mrs. c. e. Brooks, returned home
Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Furbur, Mr.. and Mrs
Blaisdell and Mr.. Stevens were guests
of Mrs. o. W. Bryant Saturday.
Ward Williams OF Brooklyn. ~ Y.
who has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs
+. M. Steward, returned home Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Miller have beer
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SOTTH JACKMAN.

James McDaniels of Moose River,
who has been visiting relatives in
Somersville, returned home last
week. His sister, Mrs. Peasley and
niece, Mrs Bruce, came with him.
Sir. Isaac Newton is still on the
sick list.
At this writing Albert McDaniels
Is also on the sick list.
Rev. w. F. Slade was in town a
few days last week.
Alphonso McDaniels went to the
supply pond last week and he caught
a salmon that weighed 32 pounds.
Miss Julia Craft, who is teaching
school at Long Pond, was in town
a few days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Murthas of
Moose River, went to Quebec last
week to attend the fair.
The independent-reporter., 1909-09-30
Our Regards to State Audi.
or Hatch

The publicly printed letters that
have been exchanged between State
Auditor Hatch and Railroad Commits
sioner Peaks, have been attracting,
as we'll they might, Statewide at
tention. Doubtless many of our read
ers have had opportunity of reading
these letters and judging the merits
of the discussion.
In a word, Commissioner Peaks
sent in to the State certain bills
which he wished paid. Among these
bills were some covering rental of a
telephone in the Commissioners Of
fee at Dover. cost of certain books
which the Commissioner ordered and
which had not been turned over to
The independent-reporter., 1909-09-30
MAYFIELD.

Mrs. Katie Lambert of Skowhegan,
has been visiting relatives in town.
Howard Bryant Is home from Shir-
ley.
d. Bryant had three nice sheep
killed by a dog recently.
Carolyn Barker Of Athens, has
been visiting at Geo. Flanders.
Kleber Campbell is somewhat bet
ter of his injuries.
Mrs. Abbie Ward Of Wellington
has been stopping few days with
M. E. Flanders and Annie Campbell
assisting them while they cared for
their boy Kleber.
The independent-reporter., 1909-09-30
Gods Work and Workers

Our local clergy are preparing for
a series of evangelistic services, an
undertaking for which we have moth
ing but the highest words of COM
mendation. We are aware, of course,
that people generally are divided on
the question of the real permanent
value of such endeavors, many be-
lieving them little more than hys-
terical efforts to arouse the lethargic
church to new and greater activity,
others believing them extremely ben
eficial in the emphasis they place
upon the religious life of communi
ties. -
We have always held to the latter
view for we believe 1t to be in har-
mony with good sense and expert
| ence. While we could we'll hope that
the local clergy might 80 minister
to the needs of the people that the
services of outside evangelists would
not be required, still we know that
other men have new and improved
methods for interesting the people in
religious truths and that these men
are of tremendous help. If they can
by any sane and praiseworthy effort
attract to our churches a greater
number of worshippers, then the
plan for these evangelistic services
should naturally receive the hearty
endorsement of all good-minded citi-
zens. We are disposed therefore, to
give the reports of these meetings all
possible space and 30 do our share
of the work which the clergy have
wisely undertaken.
But 1t Is to be hoped that the evan
gelist to come is a man trained by
experience, broad in sympathies, and
guarded In speech. II Of an unfortu-
nate temperament, such one can
do far more harm than good. 1t is
sincerely to be hoped too, that he
will not preach the "hell-fire" kind
of doctrine that was wont to scare
converts to the altar. AS a matter
of fact, people are coming to learn
that the He'll of the Bible Is, not
some distant place OF torture, but
that, paraphrasing Wordsworth, Hell
is all about us in our lifetime The
day has long since passed when the
suggestion of eternal torment has the
alarming propensities It once offer ed
1t is also to be hoped that the
evangelist to come will not insist that
In order to gain admittance into the
heavenly home It will be necessary
to go through all the tormalities pre-
scrihed by the church. The day has
passed when a company OF clergy
men can create monopoly OF the
passports to the world-to-come.
II the visiting evangelist comes
with a message of love. comes Offer
ing hope for the sinful, comes in the
spirit of Christ who woAld heal the
broken hearted. give succor to those
in need, and by his example set new
springs Of faith and hope and love in
action, then the whole community will
be benefited; but II he comes as a
monopolist. as one who knows all Of
Gods truth, and undertakes to deliver
singing rebuke in new-style' Philip
pic from the pulpit, then 1t were bet
ter II we strove alone to care duti-
fully for our own household.
The old world is sin-sick enough,
and what the people want. we believe,
The independent-reporter., 1909-09-30

Canaan Grange viii hold ss iith
annual fair ai Orange hall. Tuesday
October ;. The public ls invited to
bring In their exhibits. 800 =. m,
exhlbi, Of farm produce. fancy ar
tioles and enYlosities. igeo m. there
will he Z good old.fashioned baked
bean dinner served In the Grange
dining room. 2s cents each. There
will be short musical entertain
ment in the afternoon consisting ol
auto harp and accordion and piano
solos The fair will close with a
grand ball In the evening. II
stormy the next fair day.
The independent-reporter., 1909-09-30

IL nol 10 hs nainssssrsd unto In she
splrIt nf var but In that nf peace.
not n that Of bitterness but In that
Of sympathy. not In thai Of stern re.
bake hut Ia that of pa,isn, love
And good Lord. hoE Ne peed ~
The independent-reporter., 1909-09-30
THURSDAY, SEPT. 30.
Salt and Figures

Much is being written, and 1t is
pretty evident that much more Will
be written, about the finances OF the
State of Maine in general and the
appropriations of the last Maine Leg
islature in particular. Readers OF
political papers should bear constant
" In mind that very much that ap-
pears in the editorial sections OF
these papers is OF rank political
bias, and therefore subject to con-
siderable discount. This particular
matter is set forth in the party or
gans from week to week In the hope
that issues may be made between the
two leading political parties of Maine
and that on the basis of these Issues
the political campaign OF a year
hence may be fought out.
We would, therefore, very respect
fully suggest that much of the criti-
cism of the management of the States
finances be taken with at least a
grain of salt; that much more of 1t be
taken only after eating freely from
q salt barrel; and that none of 1t be
considered above suspicion. AS a
matter of fact, the source OF much
of this criticism is of too doubtful
origin; the COUGHING in terms Of 1t Is
altogether too stereotyped to make
wholesome reading; while the almost
greedy and wholesale reception of 1t
is confined overmuch to one political
party. On the other hand. these same
suggestions would apply to those
who defend all that the stewards of
the States monies have done, for
they are too ready to defend where
censure were the most required. In
fact. the press that is favorable to
the party now in power is quite too
ready to snatch up with prepared
material, the substance of which
bears too plainly the ear-marks of
the old regime.
: And not only should such matter
relating to the finances of our State
be taken sparingly, but those who
read much and uncritically should
bear In mind that when the average
Maine editor begins to deal in figures
and finds himself up in the millioneth
column, he somehow gets awfully
and his fall Is newt
able. We have watched the Juggling
done in former campaigns and have
observed the disastrous results But,
mind you. these same editors are not
to be charged with dishonest mo-
tives; they all follow the light as the
good Lord gives them to see the
light: but it is this million dollar
plane on which they juggle figures
It's too wide canvass on which to
carry on the exhibition.
Later on, we shall undertake to set
forth some facts about these much
discussed figures. and when we do so
It will be for no partisan purpose.
That's the value of paper published
along independent lines. The aver
age voter is entitled to know what
are the facts relating to the good or
bad management OF the State of
Maine; and we MAINTAIN that II the
stewards of the public treasury have
looted 1t or countenanced it being
looted, they should be held up to pub
lie censure. On the other hand. II
they have done as we'll by the peo-
pie as any similar group OF men who
have been placed in management,
then they should be defended from
the censure which certain party or
gans, for purely political purposes,
are now heaping upon them.
The independent-reporter., 1909-09-30
CARD OF THANKS.

We, the undersigned, wish to ex-
press our heartfelt thanks to neigh
bors and friends and to the members
of Kendall's orchestra for kindnesses
shown and flowers sent during the
sickness and at the time Of the death
of our beloved wife and mother.
]. L. KENDALL.
J. A. KENDALL.
The independent-reporter., 1909-09-30
ATHENS.

R. D. Pratt Of Harrisburg, Penn,
arrived in town Monday evening for a
short visit with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. S. NJ. Pratt.
A list of premiums of the Athens
fair will be given next week.
The independent-reporter., 1909-09-30

All that is, at all, lasts ever
Past recall;
Earth changes, but thy soul and
God stands sure
The independent-reporter., 1909-09-30
CORNVILLE,

John B. Branch, minister of the
Good News" will preach at the
Cornville Center chapel, Friday,
evening, October /, at o'clock p.
m. Subject, Life. It's Sad Side and
Its Glad Side" Text Romans, 5:19
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The seed ye SOW, another reaps;
The wealth ye find, another keeps;
The robe ye weave, another wears;
The arms ye forge, another bears.
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Stops itching instantly. Cures piles.
eczema salt rheum, tetter, ITCH hives.
herpes, scabies--Doan's Ointment At
any drug store.
The independent-reporter., 1909-09-30

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We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to those who so kindly as
sisted us in our sad bereavement
and also for the beautiful flowers
sent at the time of the sickness and
death of our beloved mother.
Family of
MRS. SERENA CORSON.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1909-01-21
JoslAH's HORSE TRADE.

Josiah" said Aunt GIzan after she
mad heard the particulars of the horse
trade in which her husband had APP
parently finished a poor second,
you're the worst fool l ever seen.
Laws-a-mercy, amt you Old enough to
know yet that when a person wants
to git up a trade with you for some
thing you amt anxious to git rid of
it's because they want to cheat you?
1 declare to goodness | think some
times you git so you know less and
less the older you grow. You want
never too smart, as far as that's con-
.cerned, and l often wonder how I've
managed to put up with you as long as
/ have; but this caps the climax. The
idea of tradin' off horse with nothin'
worse than the heaves and mebby a
SPAWN or two for that critter you've
brought home. It's that humiliatin' |
don't know what I'll ever be able to
say when the neighbors git to askin'
about It,"
I'll tell you what to do" replied her
husband as he laid his knife aside and
began scooping up the pork gravy
with spoon, 'if the neighbors git to
askin' questions that's embarrassin'
you just turn the subject off by tellin'
'em about sendin on so cents for 20
useful articles and gittin' that number
of pins"
Then Aunt Suzan wiped her eyes
with her checked apron, and said
between her sobs:
you always was such a hand to
harp, Josiah! And, anyway, l want
you to understand it was money / got
for eggs my own hens laid. / hope
this horse you got'll die. Then, maybe
you'll have little sympathy in your
heart once and awhile. IS. E. Kiser
in Chicago Record erald
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have suffered an eclipse. For the tall,
slender bride popular trimming is
tulle ruching, row after row of It, very
fine and feathery. applied in conven
tional designs
Next to this, and pre-eminently cor
rect for the shorter, stouter bride. is
hand embroidery In self-tone ivory
floss, which is introduced on the
shaped bolero the pointed long
sleeves, the high collars and the pan.
els or for outlining the modified sheath
skirt.
Very beautiful landings ready en-
broidered and braided can be bought
for these satin bridal robes, and some
lovely novelty trimmings such as nets
and laces in braidings and galloons,
picked out with seed pearls, tiny iri-
| descent beads or wee paillettes are
shown as substitutes for embroidery.
The bride-to-be should be very care
| full, however. to avoid the trimmings
| spangled with silver or gold, as they
destroy the virginia. purity of the satin
| robe.
Incidentally, for house frocks, many
sleeve novelties are shown. With a
wistaria-colored cashmere gown for in
stance, the mousquetaire sleeves, or
even the elbow sleeves, IL such are
preferred, may be of rather coarse wis
taria-colored net, with lining of
mousseline in the same shade and an
interlining of fine silver gauze.
With a catawba cloth, the matching
net is used, interlined with a coppery
or bronze gauze. The metallic CLEAN
through net is very good, indeed. All
house gowns and all street gowns for
calling, receptions, etc, are made with
trains Evening frocks in very soft
fabrics like net chiffon cloth, etc, are
made with sweep all the way around
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WILL WEAR SEPARATE COAT.
Fashion That Is Reasonably Certain to
Be Adopted.

1t Is still early to make definite pre-
dictions about any part of the ward
robe for the coming months, but I'M
less all signs fail the separate coat will
be one of the salient features. With
this the case it takes no long head to
see that the velvet coat will be rein
stated in a place worthy of its name
and fame. No separate cold weather
coat is half so effective with cloth
gowns as the velvet one, unless it be
handsome fur garment, and this Is
not desirable, except in very brief
part of the winter. The new velvets
already show tendency toward fruit
shades, and one of the most charming
tones seen is the plum with bloom,
which the manufacturer has cleverly
copied. Some imagination may be
wanted to see the fruit bloom in the
silken weave, but the soft red purple
shade is near enough like the rich
color of the fruit to be noticeable.
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warm for a considerable time The
only thing required is pretty, oval
basket, with a lid, This should be
lined warmly with flannel in the first
place, and then divided into num-
Der of separate compartments, edged
with frilled pockets, into each of
which an egg is placed. The lid of
the basket is also lined inside with
flannel for greater warmth, and GOV.
cred with quilted satin. A smart lit
tie ribbon bow at the top and Dor
dering frill of lace, help to give a
decorative appearance to this useful
cosy
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in contact with a great surface of wa
ter, the forward movement of the boat
Is smooth.
THE inner boat, being carried by
the outer boat, does not come in con-
tact with the water, and can offer no
resistance to its speed or momentum.
1.-The inner boat is similar in con-
struction and size to the outer, and
constitutes the living apartments and
affording a place to carry all the neces-
sary appliances according to the usage
of the boat
AT suitable distance from each
end of the inner boat two turrets are
constructed that rise at right angles to
the inner boat TO distance of foot
above the greatest diameter of the re-
voluble hull. So that when running
awash only very small portion of
the boat is exposed to view, and no
vital parts.
THE rear turrets constitute a
pilot house and also afford an open
ing for ingress and egress to the inner
boat, the pilot house being telescoped
in the turret and closed with water
tight fastenings when boat Is sub
merged.
"The lower ends of the turrets are
made fiat and thin, and extend down
ward to point sufficient to hold a
solid iron keel, which allows the re-
voluble hull to turn between 1t and
the inner boat. This keel steadies the
boat latterly and adds stability to the
inner boat, being rigidly connected at
both ends.
IF in the rapid rotation of the outer
shell the inner boat may have any in
clination TO deviate from a level, by
working the hydroplanes of the one
side adverse to those Of the other,
their action on the water will easily
and effectively arrest such deviations.
From both ends of the inner boat
there is conical prov extending and
coming to point which makes q most
formidable weapon and can effectively
be used in ramming other vessels. In
| these prows and in front of the for.
| ward turret and rear of the rear tur.
ret are torpedo tubes, using com.
pressed air force,
while the boat has been recon-
mended for war purposes, its greatest
service to mankind will be as a life
| preserver.
'All parts and appliances OF this
boat are made and put together from
the inside, so that the boat can be re
paired at sea as weS as in dry dock y