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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-29
Felt Nagging Too keenly.

Speaking of MIR. Puliiam to an Ar
gus representative, Mr.. Sexton said:
Mr. Pulliam was a remarkable man.
brainy, fearless and conscientious in
the discharge of duty. 1t was un-
doubtedly the heart interest that he
took in baseball which led up to the
mental trouble eventuating in the
terrible tragedy which took him from
earth. Being of sensitive dispo-
sition, the worries and nagging at
tendant upon his position wore upon
him and broke him down, where
other men differently constituted
have stood the strain.
The first symptoms of mind
trouble developed several months
ago. He was granted a leave of alb
sence and recently returned to his
duties, as it was thought, fully re-
cuperated and restored to health. He
was wonderfully qualified for the po-
sition he held and was an honor to
the administration of the national
game | knew him personally. He
was charming fellow. fine talker
and of fine personality"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-29

Two base hits-Vandine (2), Long
smith, Plass. Hit by pitched ball
DAVIDSON, Long. Stolen bases-Croft
irwin 90. Davidson. Vandine. Double
plays-Cu'shaw to Snyder to Melchoir.
Snyder to Cutshaw. Bases on balls
On Davidson. 3; off Ferrias. l. Struck
out-By Davidson, 2; by Ferrias, 4
Umpire-Clarke.
Ruby Forces Winning Run.
With the bases full in the eighth,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-29

Ruby. the Decatur twirler gave base
on balls and forced in the winning
run for Davenport, the locals winning
| to o. The score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-29
LINE o DOPE

Grover Laudermilk will have to set
tie down if he expects to pitch in the
big leagues. He issued six passes for
ST. Loais in eight innings yesterday
and was touched up eight times by the
Cubs. The count was 6 to in favor
of Chicago.
Pitcher Lively of Montgomery yes
|terday held Little Rock down without
a hit or run. One man got base
through an error and that was all, for
no passes were given.
Everything is lovely when the sun
shines. = Out at Cedar Rapids the ban
team is being simply overwhelmed
with praise and even Conlin, the nm
pire, is.@cracked M as the best man
who ever came to town.
Shortstop Snyder of the Bloomington
club was fined $40 by President NJ. n,
Sexton this morning when the report
|of Umpire Mckenzie on the trouble
Tuesday was received at the Office Of
the president. Mckenzie reported that
Snyder had used abusive language TO
him and had shown lack of discipline
in several other ways, when he had
made Adhesion at third base in oppo
sition to the views held by the belli
gerent little short field man. Keenan,
also entered serious objections to the
decision and both of them We're put out
!! of the game and a fine of IS was hung
Continued ON Page six.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-29
Saving Money
is Simple

A process of growth. If you
form the habit, an independent
fortune will grow out of your
.nall beginnings Just as sare
us the giant tree grows from
tie sapling. Nobody saves
much at time. Everybody
car save a little 1t time. FL
nancial success is simply mat
ter of sticking to your saving
plan-making yo..r character
stronger than an temptation
to spend. Try the tank account
,,ian of saving-see now fast
the small change grows into
dollars and how the dollars
will grow into tens and hum
d. eds.
We invite YOU to open an ,ac-
CO Int with this strong bank
With 81 or more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-29
Three-Eye N0urns.

President NJ. Fl. Sexton, president
of the Three-Eye league, was pri-
vately notified of Pulliam's death to-
day and Immediately issued a request
their flags at half-mast for a period
of five days.
President Sexton today received a
telegram from the Boston Globe for
some expression of sentiment, which
he promptly answered paying a high
tribute to the deceased chief of the
National league
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-29

Bases on bails-Off DAILY, |. Struck
out-By Hardin. >; by DAILY. l. Double
plays Murphy Berger Stolen base
Bell. Sacrifice hit-Berger. Time
lao. tmpire-McKenZie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-29
Ferrias Takes Trimming.

Dubuque, Iowa, July 29.-The Bloom
ers got to Ferrias here, 70 The
score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-29


Clemons Two base hit - Cooley.
Double play - SwatoSh TO Saillard.
Struck out-BJ Spencer. ,; by Mercer,
lG. Bases on ball5-On Spencer, >; off
Mercer, G. mpire-Conlin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-07-29

(continued ON Page SIX,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-12-19

table, fancy goods for women and
misses, entertaining and useful ar
ticles for children, and for men we
have thousands of comfortable, SEN
sible, serviceable holiday gift things
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-12-19

Christmas Slippers for Everyone
Storm Boots for Boys and Children
We are showing many pretty styles for men, women and
children, boys and girls. Our stock is large, the assert
ment SO varied that we know you will be delighted and
pleased with our showing.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1909-12-19
The final rush is on-Late, delayed and belated

shoppers will profit by or foresight in providing for them with Christmas mGchand
ample abundance and attractive sufGcincy. Notwithstanding the immenseb usne
of the past month and the great inroads made upo or stocks or holiday assortment
still quite complete. Articles for home adorment dainty things 70 the dresin
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-16

the local parish saw fit to do so,
half dozen parochial schools could be
maintained without serious financial
embarrassment. II the local church
could see an advantage in the propa-
CATION of its religion by the continu-
ance of the school, the school would
be continued. In this respect, the
Catholic church Is not unlike others.
The second chief reason is not the
expense but the realization on the part
Of the parish that the public school is
the one great institution which,
through the thorough education it
gives. assimilates all classes into the
great american body-politic. The day
is past when class and race distinc-
tons can be perpetuated, and it is
only a matter of time when all &c
clesiastieal schools. operating to
take students from the public schools,
will be altogether abandoned, and the
one great American ciyilizer will have
a better opportunity to go forward in
it's magnificent work.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-16
WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON.
Death of the Son of the Great Adolf
ZIONIST.

William Lloyd Garrison, son of the
great abolitionist and widely known
as a publicist and reformer, died at
his home in Lexington, Mass, Sept.
II, at the age of II years.
Born in Boston, Jan. 81. 1888, and
educated in her schools, he was, for
seven years, employed as bank tell
er in Lynn, and as cashier in Dor
chester. For twenty years he was a
wool merchant in Boston. He also
established one of the earliest electric
light stations in Massachusetts and
dealt for several years in commercial
paper and bonds.
By nature and inheritance, how
ever, Mr.. Garrison was reformer
more than a merchant though he took
no part in public affairs either as a
speaker or writer until several years
after the death of his father in 1879.
He wrote and spoke fluently in be-
half of free trade, peace, the en-
reimbursement of women, anti-imper-
ialism, and especially of the single
tax movement as inaugurated by Hen
ry George. For several years he was
president of the Massachusetts sin
gle tax league and for the last five
years he has been secretary and more
recently president of the American
free trade league.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-16
Thank You =!

Last May. notwithstanding that
Somerset County had two local
papers, one in its 10th year and
the other in it's 53rd year, public
spirited citizens decided that an
independent paper on the lines
of the Herald would be a Win
ner.
The Somerset Independents
first issue appeared May 10. 1909.
We reproduced in the Herald its
natal editorial. 1t was right to
the point.
The people met the new publ
cation with a generous support.
They liked it because 1t gave the
news of Somerset County the first
consideration. 1t was printed
from type set on a new linotype.
It's editorial page has been strong,
outspoken, straightforward, and
now it absorbs the two older pa
pers and henceforth 1t will be
known as the Independent-Re-
porter, still continuing on its in
dependent lines and improving its
opportunity to aid the citizens of
its County.
The Herald extends congratula-
lions to the Independent Reporter
and its able corps of writer's, its
broad-minded publishers, and its
,readers who are fortunate In hay-
ing a paper that will keep them
in touch with the march of mod
ern progress, and whose columns
will be devoted to- the interests
of Somerset County, rather than
to the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of political
shysters, of any and every party.
Waldo County Herald.
That sums 1t all up Thank you
his is such a change after bein
allied skunk by the Maine Demo
rat, Ignorant" by the Watervill
sentinel, and a few other SQUIRT
uets by some of our other con
1t cheers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-16
ATHENS.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Russell of
Ohio, have been calling on old-time
friends and schoolmates in Athens
the past week.
II. n. Flanders submitted to sur
gical operation last Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hamblett OF
Boston, are visiting at Asa Emery's.
Alexander Larson of Bridgeport,
Conn, returned to his home Satur-
day, after spending two weeks with
John Loberg. Martin Larson, Somer-
set Academy, II, returned to Bridge
port with him.
Athens Grange will hold cattle
show and fair Sept. %; Kendalls or
hestra will furnish music for the
dance.
Grace Wood Of West Medford and
Willis Hobart of East Madison, were
calling on Athens friends Sunday.
Mrs. II. C. Hichborn of Stock
ton Springs, is visiting Mrs. Arthur
Trim.
District Superintendent Hight and
some of his teachers, will attend the
convention at Madison this week, but
most of the Athens and Harmony
teachers will attend the later meet
ing at Hartland.
Bert Gilman land Byron McCone
started out with their threshing ma
chine this week. The Buzzell boys
began last week with a gasolene en-
CINE.
The NJ. E. B. Society held their an
nual church fair September 8 and 10,
with the usual good results, present
ing a pleasing program each evening.
This society will hold its next regu-
lar meeting Friday afternoon, Sept.
II, at the home of Mrs. F. V. Barker.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-16
Nonsense!

1t may be surprising to people who
have travelled about Maine this sum-
mer to learn that because of the bad
roads few automobiles have come to
this State this year and that had the
highways been better thev would
have flocked here. After observing
the registration cards on the ma
chimes met in sections of Maine it Is
natural they should be surprised at
this bit of information
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-16
SKOWHEGAN LOCALS.

Elmer E. Harris, who attended the
meeting of Creamery men in Auburn,
last week, reports that the annual
meeting will be held at Skowhegan,
Nov 20.
Harry Williams opened a barber
shop yesterday near the Municipal
building. Mr.. Williams will carry on
an up-to-date shop in every respect,
having fitted his shop with the latest
tonsoral appliances.
The canning factory of NJ. E. Beale
on Silver street, is busy place these
days. The canning of apples is now
the principal thing being done and
he can handle all brought to him at
short notice.-See ad.
Rev. Robert Morris and Rev. George
Merriam passed Tuesday and We'd
nesday in Richmond attending the
eightieth annual convention of the
Kennebec Baptist association. There
were four other delegates from the
Bethany church.
Golden Rod Branch, I. S. s., vii,
meet with Mrs. George Moody, 124
Mt Pleasant avenue. Friday after
noon, Sept. II, to sew for the fair
they will hold in October. The next
regular meeting will be held Sept. %,
with Mrs. C. Ordway, ON Pine street.
On September 8, at her home on
Madison avenue, Mrs. John Steward
gave a very pretty shower party, in
honor of Miss Helen Steward, who is
soon to be married to Randolph Brad
street of Augusta. Ten young ladies
were present. Miss Steward has late
ly returned from summer trip
through European countries, and, in
an attractive way, told of her expert
ences Mrs. Steward, the hostess,
sang in her usual charming manner,
Miss Edith Lewis accompanying her.
Mrs. w. H. Halves also sang. After
very dainty and delicious luncheon
as served In the dining room, came
the shower of miscellaneous gifts,
and at late hour the party broke up.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-16

people and the limited territory in
which the paper circulates. we must
differ with our contemporary. 1t may
be that a ten-page paper is too large
for the money, but We are willing to
try ii a while and see. In the begin
ming we agreed to give our readers
an eight-page paper, for one dollar;
voluntarily we increased its size to
ten pages, and it may be that for this
size the sum of one dollar and fifty
cents will hereafter be charged. We
have found that the people OF SOM
erset county want the news and are
willing to support the paper that
gives it TO them. In consequence of
a generously edited newspaper, We
have on our list today very nearly
5000 subscribers. That means $4,000
readers. If good service, that is,
we'll gotten up and newsy paper plus
sauare-dealing, can hold this great
body of readers, we propose to hold
them.
Furthermore, Brother News, the
end is not yet. The field is not lin
tied" 1t will take the management
year or two yet before it can cover
the field which is, by all the laws OF
the Modes and Persians, ours. That
means we are not to be contented
with 5000 subscribers, nor with 5000,
nor with 10000. Lord bless you
Brother, we are just cultivating the
borderland of the big field here in old
Somerset. "Limited?' Not much
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-16
SllLON.

Mrs. F. A. Vittum is visiting friends
in Portland.
Mrs. George Cross and two children
went to Pleasant Pond Wednesday,
to visit her husband at the Rogan
camps.
Carroll Jones left town Tuesday
morning for Orono where he will en-
ter the L. of NJ. for a four-year course.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Freeman of
Everett, Mass, were in town Sunday.
North Somerset Grange will hold
their annual cattle show on their
grounds, Oct l, if fair; If stormy the
following Monday. There will be
premiums on stock this year, list
of which will be printed later.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walon Mantor and
mother and little daughter, were in
town Sunday.
E. E. Barker of Norridgewock
Granite Works, was in town on bust
ness the first of the week.
The Scion D. A. r. have invited the
Ruth Head Chapter of North Arson
to meet with them at the home of
Mrs. Jennie Greene, Sept. %, for a
dinner.
p. S. Longley attended the meeting
of Mystic Shrine in Lewiston last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Randlett of
Rockland, are In town for week.
A small boarding house is being
built on the corn shop grounds to &C
commodate the help from out OF
town. All the machinery at the corn
shop has been put into operation and
thoroughly tested and work will be-
gin Thursday morning.
At the ball game last Saturday af-
ternoon our boys were defeated by the
Somersets by score of 10 to 8.
Mrs. G. F. Aver of New York city
Is the guest of Elias Smith and fam
lily.
Harris d. Mears received a visit
from his brother who is professor
in Williams college last week. Mr..
Mears was accompanied by his cousin,
Mr.. Cilley.
There will be a roll call meeting
and a reception to the past noble
grands of Northern Light Rebekah
lodge, Saturday evening, Sept. Is.
The committee in charge are making
arrangements for a very pleasant oc-
casion and a large attendance Is ex-
pected. Any members unable to be
present will add much interest to the
meeting by sending quotations to be
read in answer to their names.
Miss Mary NJ, Wilson and Miss Amy
Merrill left town Saturday for Brook
line, Me-, Hancock Co, where they have
positions as teachers for the coming
year.
Miss Edith Wilson Is attending
Shaw's Business college, Portland.
Bert Merrill, who has been at home
for several weeks, was able to re-
turn to his work in Madison Mon
day.
Lester Irvine left town last week
for position as brakeman on a train
between Portland and Bath.
Quite number Of our people at
tended the picnic and opening of AL
fred S. Burke's cottage last week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-16
Announcement is made at the office

Announcement is made at the office
of the state superintendent of schools
of the dates for teachers conventions
in the state as follows:
The state conventions will be held
at Lewiston, Oct. %, 20 and 80 and
the dates for the other conventions
are as follows: Somerset, at Mad-
son, Sept II; Hancock, at Bucksport,
Oct. L; Lincoln, at Wiscasset, Oct 10;
Aroostook, at Presque Isle, Oct 81, %
and 30; North Aroostook, at Fort
Kent, Oct. 10, York, Nov. Is; Wash
ington, Nov. IS and 10.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-16
A Step Forward

The editor of The Waterman, Bos-
ton, was a recent visitor to Show
hogan, and while here he conducted
an investigation by which he might
ascertain the causes for the closing. of
the parochial school connected with
St. Mary's parish. We quote The
Watchman's comments elsewhere in
this issue.
The closing of the parochial school
Is an important epoch in the history
of the Catholic church of Maine. 1t
has been In almost continuous OPP
GRAFTON for many years and has been
regarded as a most important adjunct
to the successful conduct of the
parish work.
The Waterman ascribes two causes,
that of the poor schooling given and
the expense incident to maintaining
the school. With the two causes
ascribed we find ourselves not wholly
In agreement with The Waterman.
The immediate cause of the closing of
the school Is due to the recent parish
troubles, the substitution of one priest
for another. The chief cause, how
ever which made the matter of clos
ing the school simple matter is far
and away the more important to be
ascribed and one which has much
more far-reaching effect. 1t is, in
Catholic church, as 1t is of every other
ecclesiastical or secular institution, to
abandon the exclusive teaching of any
other than the English language and
fit the young Catholic for all the con-
ditions Of American life. This has
not been done heretofore, in parochial
schools Instead of teaching the English
language, the knowledge of which is
absolutely necessary to the success Of
the average American citizen, the pa
rochial school has held rigidly to the
French. Discomfort has been inevi-
table, for French boys and girls want
thorough understanding of the
English language. The closing of the
school has been due, in large share,
not to the dissatisfaction of parents
at the progress of their children in
general culture, but because their
children were being fitted, as far as
language Is concerned, for condition
of life altogether foreign to that COM
mon to most Americans.
As for the second reason ascribed,
that of expense, we are not in accord
with the Waterman. Undoubtedly, II
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-16
Most Distinguished Visitor.

Since his arrival in Boston week
ago, travelling in a palace car, and
lunching with large party at Hotel
Touraine, Peter, the famous CHM
panzee, created more talk than any
body, with the possible exception OF
the explorers, Peary and Cook. In
fact he is more wonderful than any
of these, as he Is demonstrating the
truth of a theory that has been the
subject of controversy between sci
entists for a great many years. He
remains at Keiths for another week
at the head of one of those bills that
is making this theatre more talked
about than ever.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-16
THURSDAY, SEPT. Is.
Faith Without Works, Etc.

Confidentially.-for we should
hate to have the Biddeford Jour-
nal get hold of this--we are
weary almost to death of read
ing and hearing of gypsy moths,
browntail moths, notify moths,
fuzzy moths, mongrel moths, and
blue eyed moths, ct cetera, ct
cetera. eft cetera.-Somerset indie
pendent.
Now what's the answer? Does
the Independent imagine the
Journal cannot sympathize with
1t In its condition of WEAKNESS
almost to the point of death?
Perish the thought! We have
ourself experienced this same
weary feeling, but it Is not a
theory which confronts us here IN
Western Maine and we expect to
be still more weary before we see
and hear the last of this pesky
moth business. And sooner or
later Somerset in general and
Skowhegan in particular will get
what's coming to them and then
they will understand why the
gypsy and the browntail and the
ct cetera have had so much no.
toriety thrust upon them.-Bidde-
ford Journal.
We knew the Journal would get
hold of our comment and we did SO
want to avoid any controversy that
might give added notoriety to the poor
old moth. But somehow, the folks
on the Journal staff are possessed Of
an extra sense-bug sense-and they
can bug bug as far off as they can
ken, and they can ken farther than
most weary bugs can wing! Witness
the Journals prophecy of the near
coming of the pesky critters to Show
hogan. How do they know the plague
Is 30 soon upon us? Why, they exer-
else bug sense, child, just bug sense!
But we are glad to be forewarned
of the coming of the fuzzy hosts, and
we appreciate the Journal for having
done such excellent picket service.
If, when Biddeford's monster arrives,
we cannot handle the much-d discussed
gentleman, it can never be said Of the
Bug Commissioners and the Biddeford
Bug Champion that they have been
negligent in their work of giving us
a thorough bug education.
Again--and this confidentially, for
we should not want the Augusta moth
fellows to know our real sentiments
we are sorely tempted to believe
that there has been too much and
too varied an dedication" about the
moth, and too little real work of ex-
termination--too much exhibition at
the fairs and too little practical ap-
plication of pugilistic rules-too much
banquetting and too little get-up-and-
get--too much faith and too little
works. The good Book says that
faith without works Is dead"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-09-16
MOORE'S HILL-ATHENS.

Another heavy frost in the low
lands Tuesday night, the 7th.
Mrs. Cora Davis and daughter of
Golden Ridge, Aroostook county, Wis
tied at Eli Trafton's last week.
Remember that the Athens fair will
be held Sept %, and govern your
selves accordingly, bringing in your
fancy fruit and vegetables.
Frank Brett of Greenville, was
down here last Friday and snapped
horses with Traitor & Allen.
Mrs. Alma Giggey with three of her
children, are visiting her sister at De-
troit.
Henry Carbino and his son. of Car
atunk, visited here last week and pur-
chased large work horse of Traitor
& Allen.