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The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16
SkOWHEGAN LOCAL NEWS

J. NJ. serlbner vent to sidney
Monday on business
r. r. Dunbar vent TO Carmel last
saturday 10 pass Sunday At home.
Mrs Flora Dealey has been in Bath
this week. the guest OF Mr and Mrs.
Fred Turner.
]. Monroe Brown of Solon. Was in
town on business Tuesday. and also
visited J. W Packard.
The Good VIII club met this after
noon to work on pufs which they are
making to send to Good VIII Farm.
Miss Francis Lord departed by the
noon train Friday of last week for
New York city to remain for the win
ter
Mrs. Sarah Manter. who has been
visiting her son. Isaac Pierce, for
few days. returned to her home in
Madison Friday.
Mrs. Irene Lord celebrated her
eighty-sixth birthday last Saturday.
Several of her old lady friends were
her guests and spent a very delight
full time together.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hollis Stitham and
two children, who had been passing
few days at the home OF Mr.. Il tit
hams parents in Pittsfield. returned
home Monday night.
John Lancaster went to Moxie lake
Thursday of last week. After pass
ing few days there in the camps of
Clark G. Smith he will go to Jackman
where he plans to pass the winter.
Miss Winnie Sanborn. who has been
the operator in the local telegraph Of
fee for the past two or three years,
has gone to her home in Belfast and
Miss Clara Marsh of Belfast has taken
her place.
Contracts were signed the past
week between George A. Fuller &
Co, of Boston, who have the entire
contract for the enlargement of the
State House at Augusta, and the firm
of Reed, Steward & Blunt of this
place, whereby they are awarded the
job of putting in the plumbing, the
price being $S60000. B. T. Steward
of this firm has been in Augusta this
week making preparations for enter
ing upon the work at an early day.
The Cover block which has been
under repairs since the fire about
three months ago, has nearly been
completed and Mr. Cover expects to
get moved in before the December
term of court. Mr.. cleveland, the
barber, is to occupy part of the first
floor as previously and John McQuade
has leased a part for a restaurant and
will move there in the near future.
Before the fire the building had
slanting slate roof but that has been
torn down and a fiat one of gravel
has taken its place. The building has
also been painted and Is very neat
addition to the appearance of the
street
NJ. ]. Quinn, a hobo from Massachu-
sets, appeared at the Municipal
building last Friday night and lodged
In the lookup. In the morning he
asked the man in charge II there was
any chance of his getting thirty
days sentence In the jail and Mr..
Bigelow told him that he would be no
better off then, than at the present
time. The fellow then wanted to get
sixty days, so Judge Lawrence was
sent for and the man pleaded guilty
to the charge of being a hobo. He
was much surprised and somewhat
disappointed when he was sentenced
to four months and fifteen days in the
Auburn Jail workshop. Robert Bige-
low, policeman at the Municipal
building accompanied him to his des-
tination on the noon train Saturday.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16
Don't Delay! Only 7 days more
for your Xmas Shopping

Our Great Store filled overAowng with the prete and
desirable Fancy Holiday Gifts well staple
regular lines that make such sensible and we'll appreciated
Here everyone be filled and very attractive prices
No high figures its Just before Christmas but surprising
Mar-down bargains many lines of Suits Goats and Fur Sca
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16
FOR THE MEN.

Handkerchiefs of every kind, Muf
flers, all styles, Scarf Pins, Cuff But
tons, Purses, Bill Books, Boxed Neck
wear, Boxed Suspenders, Hose Sup
porters, Sleeve Elastics, Umbrellas.
Suit Cases, Writing Pads, Shaving
Pads, Box Paper, Night Shirts, Dress
Shirts, Underwear, Hosiery, Mittens.
Golf Gloves, Fleece Lined Gloves.
Crocheted Slippers, Sweaters.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16
.rS,os prroT- 4 GREAT SUCCESS
Opera nemse Crowded frida, NlEht
ts see rnlqae Play.

A big audience saw the production
Of Union Depot a. the Opera House.
skowhegan. last Friday evening. the
play being produced by the senior
class of the skoM hegan high school
which VAS assisted by a cast OF i7s
people, all under the direction OF
Miss Hazel Ieasiit of Boston. The
piece WAS well received and the large
number participating was well handi-
ed By those In charge. The produc-
ton consisted of variety of songs,
choruses. dances and other entertain
ing features and went right along
with snap. Miss Leayitt's skill as
coach was well displayed in the
rendering OF Union Depot
Some of the drills were so Long,
Mary" Hiram Green" Don't you
want paper, dearie?' "Bandy Legs.
and the Japanese strolling and slate
drills by so children.
The following cast took part, be-
sides many in the choruses and
drills:
Ticket Agent ........ Herbert Griffin
Depot Master .......... Paul Murray
Joe Gamin .......... Gordon Bragg
His Pal ............ Katherine Keene
Woman who wouldn't take
bus ............. Mary Phister
Mrs. Martha Chattermuch ......
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Beth Parker
Her daughter, Maria E. Annie Phister
Aunt Amelia .......... Lucy Taylor
Nephew Willie ........ Earl Huckins
Uncle Joshua Hayseed Omar Badger
Aunt Sarah, his wife =. Myra French
Deacon Longface :. Howard Weston
Three School Girls .........
.......... Nye, Parker, Jewett
Mrs. Garrulous ..... Marjorie Smith
Mr.. Henpeck ... Milburn Fowler
Mrs. Henpeck ...... Edith Nutting
Prof. Learned ........ Elliott Spear
Woman with baby -. Celia Packard
Prima Donna -. Miss Hazel Leavitt
Mrs. Needy and three children 8.
.................... Lottie Davis
Miss Fishwell ........ Ethel Mitchell
Joseph Smith (Widower) .......
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Elroy Lacasce
His four children ..............
Huckins, Wing, Thompson and
Thompson.
country BrlueBTOOH. HIRAM
Lyle Moore
Country Bride, Barbara ......
................ Myrtle Goodrich
Brides Sister Lucinda Myrtle Green
Her Beau, Lemuel -. Mahlon Dane
Miss Beaconstreet :. Gertrude Emery
Miss Helen Flighty Edith McIlwrath
Her Aunts ...... Nichols and Withee
Harry Fields, Helen's Lover -.
Observation-Disclosures. Philip Burrill
Two Nuns 49,. Alta and Carrie Ellis
Lunch Girl ........., Helen Weston
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16
FOR THE CHILDREN.

Stuffed Dolls, Teddy Lions Hand
kerchiefs, Gloves and Mittens, Leg
gins, Stockings and Underwear, Beau
ty Pins, Stick Pins, Collars, Ties, Box
Paper, Purses, Silk Side Elastics.
(boxed), little Umbrellas, Fur Sets.
Coats, Dresses, Hair Ribbons.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16
NOTICE.

The places of business Of the
Grocers, Provision and Feed Dealers
Association will close at II o'clock
Saturday, December 25, Xmas day.
VIII be open Friday evening, Decem-
ber "a. b0-5l
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16
December Arbutus.

Summer still lives although Christ
mas is drawing near. Leland Little
field gathered large bunch of fra
grant mayfowers few days ago near
his home in Springvale.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16
Value Of Hartman Estate.

The final appraisal of the estate of
the late e. H. Hartman fixes the to-
tai at $149,000,000 His widow, there
fore, becomes the richest woman in
the world
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16
FANCY WORK MATERIALS OF ALL
KINDS.

Yarns, Worsted Flosses, Ribbons,
Laces, Embroidery, Linens, Silks,
Satins, Pillows and Pillow Tops and
Cords, Slipper Soles, Cretons, Silko-
lines, Demin's and Burlap's.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16

We still take subscriptions for mag
azines and papers. Prices as low as
any. Catalogue sent you. Give us
your list. Sampson G Avore.
r. P. Moore continues the business
of sleigh and carriage painting, sec
ond floor of his repository, Water
street.
The newest in jewelry-Platinide
beautiful, lasting and inexpensive.
See 1t at W. F. Robbins Co.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16

Wanted-25 cords white birch bolts
four feet long. Highest cash price
paid for same delivered at my mill.
w. r. Trask. 1872
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16

Damask Sets, Cloth and Napkins, SIS
to $40 each.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16

New line of Sawyer Prints at
Bucknams.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16

Christmas is fast approaching and
again we take pleasure in inviting
you to inspect our new and carefully
selected line of
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16
Watches, Clocks, Rings,
Diamonds, Cut Glass,
Silverware, China, etc

Take your time to view our stock
thoroughly. Ask about the quality
and get prices.
Choose your gifts now-We are
glad to lay aside all selections.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
SIDNEY LOVE BACK IN GAME.
Young ChicagOan Hopes TO Beat
Wall Street Spectators.


New York. Aug. I6.-Wan street has
heard. with apparent authoritativeness.
within the last few days that Sidney g
Love, the young Chicagoan who came
here a couple Of years ago and failed
d!sastrously after a spectacular career.
is about 20 enter the financial game
again. He win open UP brokerage Offices
within a few weeks, the rumor has IL.
and viii tackle the bull and bear game
with plenty OF money and with much
wiser and less pyrotechnic methods.
The recent distribution OF the historic
Burnes estate Is largely responsible for
Mr.. Loves proposed new combat against
the hazards that wiped him out only a
few months ago. His wife. who was
Miss Marjorie Burnes. was awarded as
her share OF the great estate a few days
ago 100000: also she was made in a
measure. custodian Of S1,0O1,oO0 that was
allotted 10 her sister. who IS a confirmed
invalid and win never be able % leave
the sanatorium in which she is a patient
Mrs. Love, whom Burne-JOnes. the
painter, pronounced the most beautiful
woman IN America. is said 10 have in
sisted that Sidney go look for his money
where he dropped IT," and told him that
she would back his judgment Former
Judge William II. Moore. young Loves
lifelong friend and patron. is said 20 have
given his approval. too. and told :he
broker 70 go ahead II he wanted 10 and
see II he couldn't win back what he lost
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
LAWYER LEFT QUEER WILL.
Contradictory Phrase Decided by
Surrogate Court Blow to Heirs.

Mineola, Long Island. Aug. l6.-ThOugh
an eminent lawyer, and well versed IN
the language Of his profession, John or
dronauX, Of Roslyn. Long Island. inserted
a phrase in his VIII which put his execu-
tors completely at sea. He died leaving
an estate Of about $4,000, more than
$4,000 Of which is given as the reslduary
estate.
This he divided as follows: One-third
TO the heirs Of my sister. Eliza Serva-
tins" one-third 10 the heirs Of a sister.
Florlne J. BrinEues. and one-third TO the
heirs OF another sister. Clara Nolan The
first two divisions were all right. but
when il came 10 Clara Nolan. it seems
he had directed that the division be made
per capita as well as per stripes"
What he meant by the contradictory
phrase is the question Clara Nolan had
his last but she left a daughter, Mary
Nolan MARCEL. and her seven grandchil-
dren. issue Of hey deceased daughter.
Clara Nolan Kingman- The Kingman
grandchildren and Mrs. MARCEL are there
fore most interested in the division OF
the covenant third" and favor the per
capita idea
The opinion Of the surrogate's cour:
decided otherwise. however; that Mrs
MARCEL receive ore-haf Of the one
third-namely. one-sixJh. and that the
other sixth be divided equally among the
seven children. allowing each One-fOTty-
second apiece
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
q. S. Dept. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.
washington Mrrdar Anrlst Is leo-S y ID

q. 5. Dept. Of Agriculture Weather Bureau.
Washington. Monday August Is lsl3-S p m
General rains have fallen within the last twenty
four hours IN the States east q the Mississippi
River. except The Up9oT Lake rcgion. as result
Of the eastward movement q storm area from
the Northwest. TINS disturbance central Mon
day night ever the Middle Atlantic States. and II
vlu apparently move ENTHUSIASTICALLY. ATTENDED by
high shifting winds on the Atlantic Coast north
Of Delaware. Heavy rains have fallen 10 the
Middle Atlantic States. the Upper Ohio VALLEY.
and the Lower lake region A. New York CITY
the rainfall IN the last twentyfour hours was ala
inches. Fair weather prevailed generally west o.
the Mississippi River. except IN Colorado. Utah.
Arizona. and New Mexico. where there were local
rains.
The temperature continued moderate in the East
ern States. in the Mississippi VALLEY and the
Plains States the hot wave remained unbrokeu.
Cooler weather IS reported from the Northwestern
States and the Rocky Mountain region.
There viii DO showers Tuesday IN Eastern New
York and the New England States and Tuesday
and wednesday in the South Atlantic and East
Gulf States. the Rocky Mountain and Plateau
regions; In all other districts tho weather vii b.
fair Tuesday aud Wednesday. A change % cooler
weather viii overspread the Plains States and the
Mississippi Valley during Tuesday and Wednesday;
elsewhere temperature changes viii be slight
Storm warnings are displayed on the Atlantic
coast from Cape May Y j.. 70 Portland. Ne
The winds along the New England coast viii
be brisk and high eastcry. shifting % northery
on the Middle Atlantic coast. brisk and possibly
high north and northwest; on the South Atlantic
coast moderate 20 brisk southwest and west on the
Gulf coast light 90 moderate s0uthery; On the IVES,
Gun coast ikht 70 moderate s0utheTy; on the Lower
Lakes moderate north and northwest on the Upper
Lakes moderate northerly.
Steamers departing Tuesday for European ports
will have brisk and high north and west winds
with unsettled weather 20 the Grand Banks.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
BANKERS HELD FOR ROBBERY.
Pair Of wright Brothers" Accused
of Hold-up in Illinois.

Springfield. H.. Aug. l6.-Getty p
Wright cashier; his brother. I. W
Wright, and James Triple were arrested
to-day by Sheriff Graf. of Morgan Com
~. on a charge OF being implicated In
the robbery OF the Franklin Bank % The
sum OF $3.50 last Thursday
The Wright brothers gave a bond Of
$500 each. while Triple was held in
Jail at Jacksonville. Joe Grant was ar
rested as a suspect on the Gay Of the
robbery
Cashier Wright declared that styans-
er walked into the bank and at tie point
Of a revolver compelled him 20 turn over
the cash. and then escaped. The arrests
were made pending further explanation.
7. ". Wright is alleged 10 have been in
the bank at the time of the robbery.
Triple II is charged, gave the tob5ec the
revolver. 1t is alleged that Grant was
the robber.
Sheriff Graf refused 10 tell what evil
dence he had against the four men and
would make no statement further than 20
say that he would show at the prelimi-
nary hearing on August . that they We're
implicated.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
RAILROAD AFTER SPRINGS.
c. s. o. May BUY Noted Resort in
West virginia

Special To The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va. Aug l6-Negotiatlons
are pending for the sale Of the property
OF the Creenbri5r White Sulphur Springs.
in West Virginia. 10 the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway 10 20 persons interested
IN the welfare o. that corporation. pro
vided a suitable price can be agreed upon
for the famous res, II.
Il is understood the trustees OF the
Greenbrier property were asked for
bid and that the deal Is now held Up
temporarily owing 90 the fact that the
proposition submitted was too high
George w. Stevens, president of the
Chesapeake and Ohio and Decatur AK
tell, vice esident OF the railroad and
presider- el the Virginia Hot Springs
corporaG n. both acknowledged tonight
that such a deal is IN contemplation.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
MILLS EDICT CAUSES TALK.
Greater Freedom for Thaw VIII Re-
quIre Special Rules.

Albany. Aug. lG.-In view OF the order
entered by Supreme Court Justice Mills
last week directing that greater freedom
be given Harry X. Thaw hereafter in
Matteawan state Hospital for Insane
Criminals. there Is considerable specula-
ton at the capit0r as 70 what special
regulations will be made by Superlntend-
ent Of State Prisons Collins TO cover
Thaw's case.
Justice Mills directs that Thaw be
accorded a private room-in the asylum.
with the privilege Of smoking and card
playing when he felt SC inclined; extend
ing the hour of retiring 20 bed until 10
O'Clock. and giving him much greater
privileges in the way Of seeing visitors.
Il was specified that his mother. Mrs.
Thaw. should be permitted TO see her son
daily between the hours OF and 5
o'clock
Practically all Of these concessions will
violate the rules ana regulations OF state
hospitals where patients are compelled
TO retire between $50 and o'clock. may
only see visitors from once 10 twice
week and then only I'm the presence Of
an attache Of the institution, and where
smoking is permitted only In certain
cases as a reward to patients for good
conduct. or where harmless patients are
engaged in certain kinds Of work.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
BRONX BRIDGE DYNAMITED.
Railroad Structure Slightly Dam
Rged-An Italian Blamed.

New York. Aug. l6-In an effort 70 blow
up one Of the bridges over the tracks Of
the New York. New Haven and Hartford
Railroad at One hundred and ffty-sixth
street and Whitlock and Garrison ave
nues, the Bronx, a stick Of dynamite was
placed at one Of the concrete bases early
this morning and touched off. Although
the report Of the explosion was heard for
miles, the force was not sufficient to de-
stroy the bridge. The police theory is that
the attempt was made by an Italian with
a grudge against the construction com
pany.
Those living in the Oak Point section
of the Bronx were startled by a roar
shortly after midnight. Windows were
smashed and the conclusion was felt as
far east as Third avenue. Immediately
following the explosion police from the
Morrisania and fremont avenue stations
were sent 10 the scene.
The stick Of dynamite had been placed
at the concrete base Of the bridge on the
soUthwesteTly end. There are six tracks
at this point and trains arc run on all OF
the tracks. John Metz, a Waterman, who
was thrown from his feet by the concus-
sion, told the police that he saw no one
near the bridge before the explosion. An
examination showed that the structure
had been only slightly damaged.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
FIREMAN PROVES A HERO.
Snatches Two Children from Track
While Leaning from Engine.

Wollston, Ohio Aug 1G.-Snatching
two little children from the jaws Of
Death. Charles Carpenter fireman on
a Detroit, Toledo and Ironton switch en-
CINE, proved himself a hero to-day.
As the engine sped along. Carpenter no
ticed Pearl and Anthony Sourdes two
and three years old, respectively, inno-
Gently playing in the middle of the track.
Carpenter dashed out on the running
board, and leaning far out from the pilot
at the risk Of his own life caught the
little tots IN his arms.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
LOPEZ COMING TO CAPITAL.
Secretary of Wnr-eIect of Honduras
Arrives at Mobile, Ala.

Mobile, Ala. Aug. 16-Rafel Lopez.
prominent resident Of Spanish Honduras.
and secretary Of war-elect Of that re
public. was a passenger on the steamer
Harald. arriving here to-day from Puerto
Cortez. Mr.. Lopez was accompanied by
his wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lopez will leave to-
morrow for New York, later 70 visit
several other Eastern cities, including
Washington, before returning home Mr.
Lopez says Honduras Is in a tranquil
state, reports OF her political enemies
TO the contrary. He said Honduras was
progressing rapidly and that through
the great active ability Of President Da-
villa was destined 70 take her place
among the nations.
Mr.. Lopez comes direct from Teguci-
galpa. His visit to Washington. he said.
would have no official significance.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
Deaths Ycnr Wtnchester.

Winchester. Va. Aug. l6.-Niss Matilda
Jane Powers. daughter Of William +.
Powers. a Clarke County farmer. died
at White Post to-day following an Illness
Of typhoid fever. aged twenty-five. An
ether sister. Miss Mary, is critically III
with the same disease. Besides her par
ents. one sister. Miss Mary, and four
brothers, Dr.. Emory Powers, Charles,
Harry, and Mack Powers, survive.
George Anderson. a native Of Freder-
ick County died in THIS city to-day. aged
siXty-eiCht years. Mr. Anderson was a
Confederate veteran, having served in
Chew's Artillery. lie was a member OF
Gen. Turner Ashby Camp Of Confederate
Veterans, who will have charge Of the
funeral
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
REPORT PLEASES BERESFORD.
English Admiral Declares His Crit
icism OF Navy Upheld.

London. Aug. l6.-Admiral Lord Charles
Beresford in a letter to the newspapers
comments on the recent report Of the
subcommittee on imperial defense which
investigated his criticisms Of the navy
lie says the report in the main gives him
great satisfaction. He declares IL would
hardly have been possible to produce
report more In accordance with his state
ments unless the committee had COM
mitted themselves TO a complete re-or-
ganization Of the admiralty.
Lord Charles claims that the most sat
isfactory results followed his suggestions
during two years and after his letter TO
the prime minister and specifies eight re-
forms which he implies may be attrib-
uted thereto. He declares that the hold
ing of the inquiry has obviously been of
immense educational advantage 10 the
members Of the committee and the
cabinet.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
HARTMAN NOT IMPROVED.
Nagnate Derived No Real Benefit by
Trip ind VIII Return shortly.

Munich, Aug. 16.-Edward II. HART
man. the railway magnate. who left here
Saturday for Paris, probably will retprn
TO America shortly. 1t is believed from
an authoritative source that his chief
allment is rigidity Of the vertebral col
umn. He is little. # any, better, having
derived no real benefit from the bath in
the Gastoin.
During his stay IN Munich Mr. Harri-
mant went out little and made no long
excursions.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
CHIN LEN ONLY SUSPECT.
Detectives Can Connect None Other
with Murder of Girl.


New York. Aug. I6-Detectives working
on the case q Bow Kim the Chinese
girI who was stabbed 20 death early yes
terday morning in the rooms OF Chin
Len. az L Mott street said to-day that
unless they are able TO hN the crime
upon Chin Len they stand small chance
Of ever finding the murderer.
The police were able 10 get no infOr-
nation tending TO connect any one else
than Chin Len with the case. and they
are almost satisfied that II was he who
killed the woman himself. because Of
jealousy.
In Chinatown Il is said that many men
had been attentive 10 the dead girl.
When Chin was arrested blOCdstains
were found on his fingers When asked
how he could explain that. he said that
when he went into the room and saw the
girls body on the floor. he lifted il 70
see II she were dead. The police say that
Chinese are afraid 20 go near the body
Of a dead person. and II for no other
reason than that they doubted the story
of Chin Len.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-17
QUAKE RECORDED HERE.
SeismOErnph shows Disturbance,
Probably in Mexico.

An earthquake OF moderate intensity
was registered yesterday on the seismo-
graph of the United States Weather Blu
reau The tremors began AT 900 o'clock
IN the morning. and continued for more
than an hour. officials Of the bureau esti-
mate the area Of the quake was about
900 miles from Washington The quake
was also recorded upon the seismograpn
at the Coast and Geodetic Survey sta
ton at Cheltenham, Md. The following
statement was given out regarding the
disturbance:
An earthquake of moderate intensity
was recorded at the Cheltenham CIdD
magnetic observatory this morning as
follows:
Beginning. On 10m. 2ls.. seventy-ffth
meridian, standard time; beginning OF
second phase. 2h. ION. 40s.; beginning Of
principal portion. Oh. Ism. 24s.; beginning
OF maximum tremors, On. I'm. ass; end at
about 3h ION.
The character OF the record is similar
TO that Of the record Of the Mexican
earthquake Of July 10. though much less
IN magnitude. The record indicates that
the origin Of the disturbance was in the
southeastern part q Mexico"