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Worse Every Year
Plenty Of SkOwhegan Readers Have
the Same Experience.

Don't neglect an aching back.
1t will get worse every year.
Backache Is really kidney ache.
To cure the back YOU must cure the
kidneys.
If you don't other kidney ills fol-
low
Urinary troubles. diabetes, Bright s
disease.
A Skowhegan citizen taHS you
how-the cure is easy.
Thomas Vigue, 35 Factory ST.,
Skowhegan. Me-. says: 81 am only too
glad to again give my name in rec
ommendation of Doau's Kidney Pills,
for beyond a doubt they are most
valuable kidney remedy. l had trou-
BILE from my kidneys for more than
two years and was growing worse all
the time. In January, 1904, | was
laid up for three weeks. My back
ached constantly and STOPPING or
lifting was simply out of he ques-
tion. My limbs and feet were badly
swollen, could not rest well and in
the morning felt tired and miserable.
| wore plasters on my back and
used liniments and remedies, but to
no avail Finally | procured Doan's
Kidney Pills at Sampson & Azores
Drug Store and they proved especial
ly adapted to my case. They went
directly to the root of my trouble,
curing the backache and restoring my
kidneys to a normal condition"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster -Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no other
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MERCER.

Mr. and Mrs VIM G. Wade spent
last week in Bangor In attendance AT
the State Grange.
Mr. and C. A Berry of Lewiston.
spent Christmas In town.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Keep OF Jay.
spent the holiday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Harris.
George Burdin of Augusta, is in
town.
Arthur E Harris and Mrs. Josie
Southland arrived Friday night from
Boston.
The item in last weeks correspon-
dence concerning the Masquerade
ball in Blaisdells hall should read
December 81 in stead of December 30
Mr.. asd Mrs. VIII Harris of Will
ton spent Christmas at the home of
Henry Harris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wade went to
Belgrade Friday last for the holiday.
Charles H. Girdler was in Skowhe-
gan one day last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen F. Hilton had
Christmas tree at their home on
Friday evening.
Wallace Tibbetts went to Norridge-
wock Saturday last
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Denman Thompson at KeIth's.

The most important vaudeville en-
gagement announced in years Is that
of the veteran actor Denman Thomp-
son, who will appear at Keith's Bos-
ton. theatre, January 3. For more
than 20 years Mr.. Thompson has not
appeared in anything except his IA
nous play "The Old Homestead
which is still ON the road with an
other actor in his part. He has been
anxious. however. for long time to
return to the stage in the short COM
edy In which he first attained fame,
end from which 1.-THE Old Homestead
originated. It is called Joshua Whit
comb" and the leading character OF
which still appears in "The Old
Homestead" Mr.. Thompson, now
nearly so. Is as vigorous and active as
ever, but hardly equal to the require
ments OF a long play. He is conf
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MOORE'S MILLS.

Among those who came from a dis
tance to spend Christmas here were
Arthur Fernald's wife and son from
Massachusetts, Max e. Foster from
Augusta. L. F. Getchell and A C.
Shores from Wateryille and Mr.. and
Mrs. James Huntoon from Norridge-
wock
There was a Christmas tree at the
school house which was voted
great success, Walter Shores furnish
ing music with his graphophone
Walter e. Farnham and wife from
Orono and Mrs. r. H. Harris passed
Friday evening with his grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs r. B. Williams at
Moore's Mills.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Moore passed
one day recently with relatives in
Fairfield
Miss Alice e. Moore Is at home
from Skowhegan for Christmas va
cation.
Alfred Holt has been quite i'll for
several weeks but is reported little
better.
G. w. Lambert spent a few days
recently with friends in Fairfield and
Waterville.
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PROBATE NOTICES.
To all persons interested In either of
the Estates hereinafter named.

To all persons interested In either Of
the Estates hereinafter named.
At a Probate Court held at Skowhe-
gan. in and for the County of Somer-
set on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF DECEMBER
In the year Of our Lord. one thousand
nine hundred and nine. The following
action thereupon hereinafter indicated,
1t Is hereby Ordered:
That notice thereof be given to all
persons interested, by causing, copy
of this order to be published three
weeks successively in the INDEPEN-
DENT NT-REPORTER, newspaper pub
lished at skowhegan, In said County
to be held at said Skowhegan on the
second Tuesday of January, A: D.,
1910. at nine of the clock In the fore
noon. and be heard thereon II they see
cause.
Ellen q. lockwood, late of Fairfield,
deceased VIII and petition for pro-
bate thereof presented by Alice r..
Bragg of said Fairfield, the eXecutrix
named therein
Amasa ID. Finson, late of Hartland
deceased. Distribution and final &C
count of Amasa N. Getcheli, admins
John M. Stafford, late of Lexington
Plantation, deceased. Petition to have
collateral inheritance tax determined
presented Ly Ellen c. Taylor res'du-
Esther NJ. York, late of The Forks
Plantation, deceased. First. final and
private account and petition for IL
cense to sell real estate. presented by
Sylvester J. Walton. administrator.
Carrie T.. Davis, late of Madison, de-
ceased First and final account of
Frank N. Davis, Administered or. pre-
sented.
AIdano Hopkins, late of Detroit. de
ceased First and final account OF
Lfnwood Hopkins. administrator. pre-
sented.
Hiram 3. Pollard, late OF Canaan, de.
ceased First and final account of
Harry Harris. admir- with the VIII
annexed presented.
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SOJTH SOLON.

The neighborhood Christmas tree
was At A. C. Healds Saturday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Adams spent
Christmas with Mrs. Adams mother,
Mrs. Clara Jewett.
Bertha Paul is at home on short
vacation.
Edward Spencer and family of
Skowhegan. visited his mother Satur
day and Sunday.
News was received Saturday of the
death of Henry Parkman of Corn
Vile, a former resident Of this town.
c. T. Jewett and wife spent Christ
mas at bis fathers.
w. o. Paul has been in poor health
lately.
Alfred Eaton has been drawn for
jury man.
Lula Jewett went back to her school
Monday.
Archie Adams has dug a cellar this
fall for the home which he expects
to erect In the spring.
Ernest Carl Is driving team for A.
G. Heald.
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extend congratulations and wish them
much jog and prosperity which they
richly deserve. also happiness aud
contcntmeni when thes reach the
days OF old age. The bridegroom has
seen 81 birthdays al tia bride about
-.
The many friends 81 Mrs Lena
Church OF Wateryille are panied 10
learn Of her recent severe Illness and
hope for a speedy recovery
The Gnitersalist association of
Christian workers. wil hold a meet
lng at the church In Canaan village
Sunday January 2. at SO p. m .ey
o. NJ. Chase with others. Will take
part In the work They invite ell
noted singers TO help IN the new song
and chorus book
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Amanda M. Finh. late of Fairfield.

Amanda NJ. Fish, late of Fairfield.
deceased. Widower's petition for al
lowance, presented.
Helen >. sawtelie, late of Fairfield.
deceased. Petition for the appoint
ment of Aura l.. Garrish of Oakland,
Me Administrator, d. b. n. C. t. a. pre-
sonted by Charles D. Bates, residuary
John Goodness, late of Skowhegan,
deceased First and final account of
Aoolphe o. Lacroix, executor, present.
Sins w. Bragg, late of Fairfield, de-
ceased First account of Alvah H.
Bragg. administrator. presented
Charles L. CarsIey, late of New Port
count and petition for distribution
presented by John Metcalf' adminis-
traitor
Julia Conant, late of Norridgewock.
bate and for the appointment OF Louise
". Haines of said NorrIdgewock. ad-
minfstrator with the VIII annexed pre-
sented by said Louise N. Haines as
Edward u. Page, late of Skowhe-
gen. deceased Final account of Liz
zfe NJ. Page, administratrix, presented.
ed Petition for the appointment of
Albert J Adams. administrator. IRE
sented by said Albert ]. Adams. broth
Roxanna Pnrkman, late of Fairfield.
deceased Petition for the appoint
ment of Frederick Fl. f. Bragg of said
Fairfield adminfstrator. ,,Ide presented by
Rebecca Holden, late of Madison,
deceased VIII and petition for pro-
bate and for the appointment of Asa
NJ. Gilman. administrator with the VIII
annexed. presented Ivy Joseph Holden,
a son.
cense to sell and convey real estate
presented by Leonard c. Parsons, ad-
rnfufstrator.
Mary A. Mnrs, late of Pittsheld de-
ceased. VIII and petition for probate
OF Amherst. Mass. rormorry Anna L.
Marcia A. Wetherefl, late of Fair
field. deceased. VIII and petition for
probate thereof presented by Frances
Anseline DuIac, late Of Fairfield.
deceased. Petition for the appointment
of Mary A. Butler of Watervilre, ad-
ministratrix. presented by the said
Albert II. Weston, late of Skow he
gan. deceased. Second account of Ly-
man l. Walton, surviving executor.
Mary J. Saith, late Of Madison. de.
ceased First and final account of
Ernest C. Butler, administrator, pre-
sented.
Clara Pooler, late of Fairfield. de-
ceased Final account of Fay w. Foss,
administrator, presented.
HarrtsOn Il. Green, late OF oHliliiieiu'
deceased. Petition for the appoint
ment of Augustus Green. administra-
tor, also Widows petition for allow
ance presented by Mary e. Green,
widow.
Laforest Groves, late of Smithfield,
deceased. VIII and petition for pro-
bate thereof presented by Herbert f.
Groves the executor named therein
jane l.. WhitehOuse, late of Smith
field. deceased. VIII and petition for
probate thereof presented by Henry e.
Whitehouse, widower. who asks for
the appointment of Andrew B. Cole
administrator with the will annexed.
true copy.
AUGUSTINE SIMMONS,
Judge of said Court.
Attest: NATHAN FOWLER,
3w-5r Register.
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HINCKLEY.

Oscar B. Tuttle has been on the
sick list.
Frank Lane of Shawmut was in
town Saturday night and Sunday.
Everett Wardwell returned recently
from a weeks visit with his uncle at
Lisbon Falls
Leon w. Hall has gone to Brooks
to pass part of the Christmas vaca-
ton.
Clifton Wheeler OF Skowhegan
was in town Friday and was present
at the Christmas entertainment in
the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alphonzo Hilton of
Pressure Isle passed Saturday and
Sunday at the home of w. II. Boyn-
ton
Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Tibbetts,
Miss Clara Tibbetts, Ed Cannon and
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. P, Kicker spent
Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs. Wade
C. Wheeler at Skowhegan.
D. B. Barrows returned Saturday
from Gray where he has been visit
ing relatives the past week.
Miss Faith J. Hinckley is passing
the holidays with her sister. Mrs. Da-
yid R. Porter in New York city.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Curtis enter
tanned their children and grandchil-
dren Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Cur
tis made plans for seventeen to par
take of the Christmas dinner.
Daniel Getchell returned to Water
Vile Sunday afternoon after spend
ing Christmas at his home in Ca
naan.
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT.
The Christmas tree at the school
house the evening of December "a,
was much enjoyed. About seventy
five people were present. The pro-
gram consisted of recitations and
musical selections for about an hour
when sleigh bells were heard and
Santa Claus was welcomed. He was
very generous with candy kisses even
remembering the ladies. Some thought
his voice sounded like George Tib-
belts but of course all knew he was
lust Santa The selections by the
quartet composed Of Mrs. Alice Rick
er, Miss Kate Burrill, Messrs, Tib
belts and JOY, were we'll rendered
and much enjoyed.
THE FAIR AT GOOD WILL.
The fair at Good Will Farm De-
exhibition in the museum Was tine as
was also that in the large soula
DOM of the Industrial building. pam
and fancy sewing, drawing, basketty,
rugs, burnt wood, rotted plants. veg
etables fruit. canned gods bread,
cake, pies, etc, were all carefully eX-
amned and pronounced eXcellcnt
Tuesday evening at eighi O'CLOCK all
left the fair ground and crossed TO
the siuo,v school building where one
of the best entertainments ever Civ
en- at Good Will Farm was enjoyed.
The Winthrop brass band held the
close attention of the. audience from
start to finish and Mr.. Higgenbotham
as a reader, was all that could be
desired Wednesday afternoon the
lecture, "Ploughing in the Cold by
Rev. Mr.. Twomey Of Portland, was
especially interesting. "Wednesday
came the bread and pastry sale to
which the boys look forward each
year. F. S. Tousey made an admir-
able auctioneer and in short time
one could see boys carefully carry
ing mnce pies, doughnuts and other
goodies to places of safety. At eight
o'clock all adjourned to Moody hall
to be mystified by Mr.. Collins OF Ban
gor in sleight of hand tricks. Mr..
Collins is also trapeze performer.
The proceeds from the fair were
gratifying and go to the Good VIII
Athletic association and Y. NJ. {. A.
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NORRiI,l.ENOt H..

Last trip on 1909.
Mrs. r. $. Miller and mother. Mrs
Drake. returned last week Wednesday
from few days visit With relatives
and friends In Auburn.
Ogdon Trayias spent few days of
last week In town, returning to his
home In Vassalboro on Monday OF this
week
On Tuesday of last week Jones
delivery team caused some excite
ment on Main street by being the
principal of lively runaway. Chester
Jones was on the team and drove to
the Ames watering tub to give the
horse drink. After drinking a
short time the animal started 10 raise
his head and the bride caught on the
iron pipe through which the water
runs; this frightened the animal
which jumped back and broke the
bride and then started for the Main
street: In turning the corner the
whole outfit capsized and the gro
ceries were strewn about for rods
The horse was almost instantly on
his feet again and going at lively
gait up street on the way barely
missing several new sleighs which
Mrs. p. G. Shorey Is spending the
winter with her son, X. V. Hurd, New
York city.
were setting near Cunlif's carriage
shop and 1t looked as though the
plate glass windows of Mr.. Yaughan's
store stood in some danger, fortu-
nately the hitching posts turned the
course of the runaway and he soon
went out of sight on Railroad street
where he was caught by several men.
After all of the excitement had died
down 1t was found that the damage
was rather slight.
Miss Louise Carr is spending the
holidays at home with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. C. l.. Carr.
Miss Nina Hussey has been spend
ing her Christmas vacation at home.
Earl Pickering of Gardiner. who
has been spending short time visit
ing his aunt, Mrs. Frank Smith, re-
turned to his home in Gardiner last
week.
Miss Hazel Leavitt, whom we all
we'll know as a graduate of our high
school, and who has since gained an
enyiable reputation as a reader, has
been making great success with
her entertainment "The Union
Depot" In presenting 1t she uses a
great number of local performers to
assist her and the entertainment Is
reported to be of very laughable
nature. In her kindly regard for her
home town she has kindly consented
to give the play here for the benefit
of the Village improvement society.
1t Ii reported that the date will be
Jan. 7. Miss Leavitt's many friends
here are glad of her success and will
doubtless give her full house.
Mrs. Turner, who has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Luther Mason
for short time, returned to her
home in Turner on Wednesday of
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Harris enter
tanned large family party at their
home on the north side Christmas
day.
The Christmas entertainments in
tho churches were very fine and there
were large number of gifts on the
trees.
Miss Velma Briggs has been home
from Waterville for few days, re-
turning to her studies in the business
college at that place Monday.
Miss Glenis Stanley spent few
days Of last week visiting her sister,
Mrs. Stevie Mills In Oakland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cony Russell and
Mrs. H. e. Wood visited in Skowhe-
gan Sunday, making the trip down
by automobile.
The annual roll call of the Baptist
church will be held on Wednesday
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ALONE IN SAW MILL AT MIDNIGHT

unmindful of dampness. drafts, storms or
cold, W. j. Atkins work ed as Night Watch
man, at Banner Springs, Tenn. Such ex-
posure gave him severe cold that settled on
his lungs At last he had to give up work.
lie tried many remedies but all Jailed till he
used Dr. Kin s New Discovery. AFTER us
Ing one bottle" he writes: II went back to
work as well as ever" Severe Colds, stub
born Coughs, infiamed throats and sore
lungs. Hemorrhages, Group and Whoopin &
Cough get quick relief and prompt cure from
this glorious medicine. SOC and sl.00 Trial
bottle free, guaranteed by q. X. Fogg
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MAYFIELD.
CAMPBELL-PERRY.

The marriage of Kleber l.. Camp
bell of Mayfield and Maude A. Berry
of North Anson, took place Decem-
ber 90. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. A. d. Colson of North
Anson. The groom is one of May
fields most enterprising young men.
The bride is a graduate from Anson
academy, '05, and a successful teach
err. Mr.. Campbell and his bride are
receiving the hearty congratulations
and good wishes of their many friends
In town who bespeak for them a hap
py and prosperous welded life.
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Mr.. and Mrs II s Waiting spent
Christmas IN SkoWhegan with their
son. Edward Whiting
The regular meeting OF the Y. | i
viii be held in their rooms Friday
OF this week.
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CANAAN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Farnham ar
rived from Orono Thursday morning
to pass the Christmas season with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs r. H. Har-
ris
Mr.. and Mrs. George d. Steward
and Mrs Fitzgerald attended the
State Grange held in Bangor last
week.
Mr.. Baker of Bingham arrived
Wednesday night for few days and
enjoy Christmas with his daughter
Mrs. George Maxfield.
Mrs. Stella Lewis passed a few
days In Augusta, returning home
Thursday night.
The High school In this village
cloesd Friday for vacation Of two
weeks. The principal, Harold Nut
ting, Is putting In that time with
friends in Presque Isle.
Maymie Peavey is enjoying her
Christmas vacation at home.
Max Foster of Augusta, passed
Christmas at home.
Misses Mabel Smith and Mabel
Ames. school teachers in two differ
ent districts, united forces and had
Christmas tree at Moores Mills.
Mrs. William Harris Is reported to
be a little improved In health.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Davis passed
the day Tuesday in Pittsfield.
Carl Holt and family OF Skowhe-
gan tool their Christmas dinner with
Mrs. Hollis parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E..
H. Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bickford and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Steward OF Show
hogan, were the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Scott Lord Saturday.
Scott Lord made business trip to
Detroit Monday.
FARNHAM-STEVE
George Farnham, Sr.. and Mrs. Lu-
cinda Stevens, both of this village,
were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony Wednesday evening, De-
cember %, at the home of the bride
groom in the presence Of very few
relatives, by Rev. Mrs. Treworgy. The
many friends of this youthful couple
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dent. however. OF his ability To play
his old part rs we'll as ever IN the
original sketch and the thousands
Who enjoyed hs acting for years viii
have rare treat at keith's
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Keep before thee the idea of what
thou wouldst attain. Thy steadfast
thought will be a prayer, not a pro-
phecy, working out its own fulfil
ment.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30

No one will ever shine in conver-
sation who thinks of saying fine
things; to please, one must say many
things Indifferent and many very
bad
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner?
Tongue coated? Bitter taste? Com
Dlexion sallow? Liver needs waking
up. Doan's Regulets cure bilious at
tacks. rs cents at any drug store.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
Healing
"By Faith we are
Healed"

The development OF this work
has been for ages, and Is being done
now; especially by one who has
lately become a resident of Nor
ridgewock, Mrs. Annie Decker,
who can be consulted at Mrs. w.
X. Whitney's between the hours of
2to and from to 3 p. m. on week
days only. Mrs. Deckers work is
original having based her method
entirely upon the Bible, and heing
of strong intuitiveness, has be-
come one OF the greatest Heaters
this State has ever known. She
has by mail treated and healed
cancerOus humors and tImors, af
ter having been given up by the
physicians.
She has also treated and healed
nervous prostratlons, Bright's
Disease, rs well as tuberculosis of
tn lungs and prefers these diseases
to milder Oh es.
Her treatment including mas
sage Is of the simplest and prices
are the lowest.
Cal or write for free Consultations
sad Examination.
MRS. ANNIE [. DtCEG
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HARMONY.

Miss Maud Foss closed a very sue
cessful term OF school on Sugar Hill
Thursday with a Christmas tree and
a program consisting of music and
recitaslons In the evening which were
greatly appreciated by parents and
children.
Carl Rhoades. teacher at Burdin.
Miss Mertie Willis. who Ia teaching
at Burnham, Miss Iva Willis of Col
by college, Iona Tibbetts, Pearl Goldie
and Ruby Willis. students at NJ {. l.,
were in town to spend Christmas.
Dir. Mclaughlin. a delegate TO the
State Grange at Bangor, returned
home Friday and reports 1t to be
the best State Grange he ever attend
ed.
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES.
At the Christmas tree at the Union
church on Friday evening the follow
lowing program was given Welcome
address. Vern Page; singing by the
congregation; readings by Norman
Quimby. Doris Cooley, Beatrice East
man. Walter Bailey and Albra Foss !;
exercises. Lena. Cooley and Dorothy
Smith. Norman and Doris Quimby,
Helen Eldredge and Doris Quimby;
songs by Dr. Bragg, Beatrice Am
strong and Eunice Wiley. Rey. How
ard Corey spoke in a most delightful
manner to the children. His talk
was not only appreciated by the pa
ents but the children showed how
greatly interested they were by the
close attention they gave to every
word spoken. Those who were award
ed diplomas for the most regular at
tendance the past year were: Victor
Reed, Clifford and Beatrice Arm
strong, Gertrude Jacobs, Myron Be
mis-, Myron Reed Leila Tbbetts. Mrs
7. J. Heald, Walter Bemis and Will
bur Jacobs.
The Christmas presents given to
the Rev. Howard Corey by the peo-
pie in town were twenty-one dollars
in money, a sleigh and Christmas
dinner.
On Saturday night there were trees
at the Methodist church, at Main
stream and at the school house on
the South road.
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to go back to Castros cattle rustling
days. Just following the Venez,l,
cleans footsteps since he left home
last November, appointing his first
vice president to take his place as ex.
ecutive, would give plenty of mater.
lal. There would be chance for
some good illustrations, too, in pictur.
Ing Castros departure from Martin
lque, the only island left open to him,
clad In his pajamas and carried on a
stretcher as he breathed defiance 10
his enemies. The closing chapte,
might show Castro being buffeted
about on the waves vainly seeking a
welcoming port. 1t would be useless
to wait on the future to bring further
material for the volume. There will
doubtless be enough of Castro to fill
several more volumes before the
United States, England and France Is
through with him, or he is through
with them. And the makers of melo
drama might find in Castros adven
lures material for some hot ten-tweut
stuff.