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The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
THURSDAY, SEPT. %, 1910.
Maine 1920

No action taken by the State Board
of Trade means half so much for
Maine as the creation of the 1920
committee. This practically answers
the question Shall Maine celebrate
the centennial of her admission to
the Union?" with an emphatic yes. At
the same time 1t Is proposed to cele
brate the results of ten years of ac-
tive effort on the part of every pro-
gressive organization that Is working
to promote the general welfare.
In accordance with the plan evolved
from the statesmanlike brain of Prof
Robert j. Sprague, it is proposed to
affiliate a multitude of organizations
with this committee, and thus CO.
ordinate their efforts. Each group of
workers will then lay down definite
plan of work, and try to carry it out
during the years before 1920. In this
way the spirit of progress will take
a tsngible form in every locality.
An incident connected with the
meeting, affords good illustration of
how the idea may be expected to work
out Harvey d. Eaton, one of the del
egates from Waterville who needs no
introduction in Skowhegan, expressed
regret that new concrete pole Is be-
ing erected in front of the neY First
l., H.,
you get them to put the poles in back
of the buildings, the same as we have
done in Waterville?" he asked The
idea certainly looked good. and we
recalled the appearance of Water
ville's main street with a great deal
of satisfaction. Then we proceeded
to hunt up Superintendent Abbey of
the Electric Light Co. to learn more
about it.
Mr.. Abbey said, "Why that would
cost 100000 and as we went over the
different items of expense we were
surprised. The difference between
changing the pole line and putting
the wires underground would be small
in dollars and cents. Further CONVEX
sation with Mr. Abbey developed the
fact that the present pole line will
need renewing in about five years
more.
Then We recalled the experience Of
the thriving city of New Britain,
Conn, and their solution of
similar problem. There the city
built the conduits, and then leased
them to the public service corpora
tions for an annual rental. The
amount of this was adjusted to cover
the fixed charges and provide for a
sinking fund, so that the debt of con-
struction is gradually wiped out. The
city could borrow the money so much
cheaper than the companies, that it
cost them no more than to maintain
their pole lines, while it cost the city
nothing in the end.
Let's have the wires on our bust
ness streets all underground by 1920,
at least.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
George Merriam. Pastor.
Residence. 80 Madison Avenue.
Telephone, 1898

Special rally day services next Sun
day all day At 10.45 the pastor will
preach a sermon appropriate to the
day and its purposes. AT noon the
Sunday school will meet. At p. m. raj
ly day concert by the members of the
school The committee has been do
ing much work in connection with
these services and 1t Is expected that
an unusually large number of the con-
gregation and church and members OF
the Sunday school will be in attend
ance.
State convention at Augusta next
week October 4. and 6. All expect
ing to attend should report at once to
the pastor.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29

One of the great drawbacks to di-
yersified farming is the difficulty in
raising enough of any one crop to
ship by the carload" writes a con-
tributor to the Maine Farmer. THE
man with a mixed load to market, un-
less he has regular customers, is at
the mercy of the buyers, and this al
ways means a low price"
The whole problem hinges on larg-
er crops, and cooperation in dispos-
ing of the same"
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29

Marshmallows or dividends, they
just get eaten up.
A bald head will go around pluming
himself that he isn't bow-legged.
A wife will stand more fault-finding
than the cook, because she Is more
used to 1t.
II woman's mother comes to tea
ON Sunday evening, she can call it a
weekend house party.
A few men are so lucky that when
they ask girl to marry them she re-
jects them.
If man hasn't any morals he'd bet
ter have tidy sum of money II he
wants good reputation.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
Strikino II Rich,

Did you ever strike 1t rich pros
pecting?'
"Only once" replied the westerner.
II was going along trail In the noun
tains late one afternoon when | saw
the gleam OF metal fastening to 1t, /
found
"Silver or goldY'
Tin. 1t was mate hbox. full too.
And | had been out of matches since
my early morning smoke. "-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
DEATHS.

Ames.
Norridgew gewock-September 23, Bessie
widow of the late Daniel Bennett
formerly of Dennysville, Me, aged 59
years., II mos. 4 days.
Norridgewock-Corde Hayward
aged 81 years.
Norridgewock-Aman Hilton, wild
ow of the late A. Rogers, aged S.
years.
Skowhegan-Septem "a. Chester
Chase aged 26.
Cambrfdge-Septemb "a. ozias j
Rogers aged SO years. mos. rs days
Togus-Jason Morse, formerly OF
Norrfdsew aged "a years and
mopths,
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Farms--E. A. Strout.
Notice-Daniel Lewis.
For Sale-C. NJ. Holt.
Jew elry--S. Russakoff.
Notiee-James w. Mosher.
Best Suits-lra A. Norton.
For Sale-A. p. Lawrence.
Auto Bargain-Judd Cross.
Poultry-E. f. Wentworth
Monument-Edwin w. Marble.
Trade Nark-Smith x Bussey.
Every Man--First National Bank.
Sleeping Garments-W. =. Ordway.
Saving Accounts-Skowhega Savings
Rank
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29

President Taft's best tariff ever
speech which he delivered at Winona,
been labor lost. Congressman Taw-
ney was defeated at the primari
Sept 20, by Sidney Anderson, a thoro-
going progressive. Insurgency keeps
right on delivering the goods, and
bids fair to become highly respectable,
even as far east as Maine.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
Making Freight Rates

Ever since the movement for gov
ernment regulation Of freight rates
became formidable, railroad men
have spent much time and, energy try
ing to make the public understand
what a wonderful and complicated
process the making of these rates is.
Most of the public, however, contin-
ues to be from Missouri"
!. Some really Illuminating informa-
ton came out September 13 at the
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
A Tale of Aeroisnn,

II went for a bath yesterday" said
an Auvergnat. 81 had been In the wa
ter some time when l suddenly per-
reived an enormous shark advancing
toward me with its jaws open. What
was / to do? When he was yard of
dived. took out my pocketknife and
ripped up the monster"
what. Then you are in the habit
Of bathing with your clothes on" said
one Of the listeners.-From the French.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
BIRTHS.

New Portland, Sept Ito the wife OF Clyde
y. Luce, son..
East Madison, Sept. 24-to Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Hewitt, a daughter.
Solon. Sept. ITO MIR. and Mrs Arthur
Rowcil, q daughter.
Skowhe hegan-September 20, to the
wife of Ernest A Labdon, son III 4
lbs).
North Cornville-To the wife of
Ora Chase. q daughter
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
Benefits of Music.

. do you believe that music prevents
crime?"
ITO a certain extent" replied Mr..
Sinnick When man Keeps both
hands and his breath busy with cor
net you know he cant be picking pock-
cts, attempting homicide or slaudering
his neighbors." Washington Star.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
Terrible Suffering
Ecxema All Over Baby's Body.

"When my baby was four months
old his face broke out with eczema,
and at sixteen months Of age. his face,
hands and arms were In dreadful
state. The eczema spread all over his
body. We had to put a mask or cloth
over his face and tie up his hands.
Finally we gave him Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla and In few months he was en-
tirely cured. Today he Is healthy
boy" Mrs. Inez Lewis, Barring. Maine.
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures blood dis
eases and builds up the system.
Get It today in usual liquid form or
chocolated tablets called SAroatAbS.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
MARRIAGES.

South Leeds, Sept. Tth-by Rev. Robert
Scott, Mr.. Leon l.. Martin of Mechanics
Falls and Miss Stella l.. Foss of Greene.
New Vineyard, Sept. 2i-By John Metcalf,
Esq, Mr. Arthur II. Clark, u. NJ. ID. OF N ew
Portland and Miss Della Eva Look of New
Vineyard.
September 15-Benjamin F. Atwood
and Miss Florence e. Huggins, both of
Concord. by Rev. T. B. HIATT.
Lily Bay-September IS, Omar Saw
yer and Miss Josephine Gipson. form
erly of No. Anson.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
PerpIexina.

Territorial this first experience as
sentry, going over his instructons)-lf
any one comes along | say: Halt!
Who goes there" Then he says.
Friend" and / say. Pass, friend;
all's we'll" But some silly ASST say.
Enemy" and then shan't know
what to do. Rotten job, call it.
Punch
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29

Boys we've got to make good" is
the essence of Col. Plaisted's post
election speeches. And everybody
that really loves the good old State
of Maine will do his best to help them
make good. Up or down we've all got
to go together. Lets make 1t up.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
CENTENARY
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHUNCH.

II d ffdy W dIu. d5tOI
Residence Is Island Avenue.
1915 Second sermon on Immortality.
12 NJ Sunday school with Men and
Women's Glasses. p. m. Epworth
League.
D. M. Sacrament of the Lords Sup
per preceded by brief address by the
pastor.
Tuesday evening Glass Meeting at
715. Mission Stndy Glass, led by pas
tor at 5.
Monday evening. Monthly Official
Board Meeting and Quarterly Confer
ence at 7.30.
Prayer meeting this evening at 7.3O.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
A Comparison.

In a school at Washington boy was
asked to compare the word sick"
The little fellow arose In his place.
looked around him for moment. his
face a picture Of deep thought. and
then he said:
"Sick. worse, dead."-Los Angeles
Times,
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29

Qistinetion. II No Difference.
"Why do you want to marry my
daughter?"
"Pm no object Of charity; / wouldn't
accept your money In any other way"
New York Press.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29

President Taft has sounded the
death knell of pork barrel legisla-
ton. His Cincinnati address will
gladden. the hearts of the Republicans
in the ranks. even if it does weary
those who are accustomed to pay
their political debts from the Federal
Treasury.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29

With Bryan gone over to the Pro-
hibitionists and Roosevelt gone over
to the Bryantes and Taft gone back
on the Standpatters, it is not easy to
keep ones political bearings.-Six
Towns Times.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
Easily Managed.

First Girl mean TO be engaged
when I'm nineteen. Second Girl-But
supposing you can't manage 1t? First
Eiri-Then shall remain nineteen un-
til am engaged.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
SEVENTH DAY ADyENTIsTs.

Mission on corner of Madison av-
enue and Russell street. Sabbath
School at 2 p. m. Saturday. Meeting
Sunday evening at 7.30 p. m. Prayer
and praise services Tuesday and Fri
day evening at 73o. The public is
cordially invited.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29

The Massachusetts farmers who
make milk for the Boston market
thought freight rates had something
to do with it. Governor Draper
thought so too-after he had read the
returns from Names election.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29

IHdI9hAnt.
The mayor OF a small town had come
10 Leipzig to see the fair. A stranger
who had lost his way asked him.
pray. good honest man. what is the
name of this streetT
II am not a good honest man." said
The former; II am the mayor Of Mar
burg"
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29

Sam Connors of the Lewiston Jour
nal didn't come to Skowhegan to re-
port the State Board of Trade meet
ing. Too bad. We wanted to ask Sam
more about that 10000 majority foI
Fernald, that he so confidently pre-
dicted on the veranda of the Coburn
House, last time he was here.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Robert Morris, Pastor.
Residence. "A Main Street.

Residence. "a Main Street.
Meetings next Sunday both morning
and evening will be held at G. A. X
hall. Morning service at 1915 with
sermon by the pastor Subject: The
Story of the Seventeen Scales" Mr.
Morris will also preach in the evening
at o'clock. Repairs are still gong
on at the church.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
YBODY,C
AA- COLUMN -- 0

Advertisements in this column not
TO exceed five lines inserted once for
25 cents. four times for so cents Each
additional line five cents. In comput
ing lines reckon on an average of
words. Stamps taken.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29

Maine Democrats should thought
fully consider the hurtfulness of
beans and pie-especially ple.-Port-
land Press.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
Change.

Old Lady dn drug store,-Boy. can
you change a dollar bill7 Boy-Yes.
ma'am. How'll you have it--in qui-
nine pills or cough drops1- Exchange.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

The Christian Science Society, Midi
son avenue, corner Russell street. Ser
Vices Sunday morning at 1915 and
Wednesday evenings at 7.30.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29

eupssAuevs.
Roliingstone Nomoss-Wot does 'su-
perfluous" meant Tatterdon Torn-A
bath robe an o cake Of soap.-Phila-
ielphia Record.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29

To be wise we must arst learn to be
happy. .-Maeterlinck
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29

Church Notes
ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH.

Benjamin b. MerriII Pastor.
Residence. lis Main st.
Telephone. 1919.
Morning worship at 1915. Subject
of sermon In the Social series: "A
Mans Rights" Sunday school rally day
service at 49, Christian EndeaVor
meeting at 6.
Peoples service at 7.
Prayer meeting this evening as
usual.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29

Advertising rates made known upon
application. Short or longtime CON
tracts made.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29
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once
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-29

HOUSEHOLD FURNTrJ RE FOR SALE
at low price If sold at once Furniture,
Car pets, Rugs, Kitchen Furnishings and
erything Of that nature. Can be seen at
by Water St., Skowhegan. lw39s
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-09-15
GOT Ex-sULrAN's S4o,ooo,ooo.

London. Sept IA telegram from,
Salonika throws new light on the re-
cent purchase oy Turkey Of two anti
quated German battclsnips for S45.0cO.
00O >
1t viii be remembered thar the Otta
man Government recently failed To re
cover the balance Of ox-Sultan Abdul
Hamid's fortune, which was lying IN
German banks. German diplomacy
proved more aacn1bls than German
hw' end the soys nmcnt accepted for
t"H ba;'leships yt)0os,cO9 of Abdul
famid's money, wht.h was prac:caIl,
l. German posse s'an. calling On the
Ottoman exche isn.' caly for The oai-
ance.
The transaction is highly pleasing 10
both parties. Turkey has been able TO
make use of the deposcd Sultan's
money, while Germany has been able
to sell two obsolete warshlps and TO
obtain prompt payment for them.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-09-15

the Panama canal i'm terms similar to
those of the Suez canal treaty of 1898
II was presented for ratification To the
senate by Mr.. Roosevelt himself. who
then must have approved its proyi-
siOns.
English papers have taken up this
side and maintain that the United
States cannot fortify.
on the other side Rule is cited TO
uphold the United States. In this rule
OF the original treaty submitted by
Mr. Hay is was prescribed that the
canal should be free and open "in
time OF war as in time of peace" TO
the vessels of all nations.
This led TO a heated debate with tho
result that the words "in time of war
was as in time OF peace" were omitted
with the understanding that tho Unit
ed states should have the right to
fortify the canal and maintain its
neutrality. zrU
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-09-15

States and Great Britain siiperseding
the Ilayton-Bulwer treaty of 1850.
John Hay, then secretary of state. and
Lord PaUncefote,s acting for Great
Britain drew up a treaty which was
submitted to the senate for ratihca-
ton by Mr.. Roosevelt. then president
This treaty, i'm February. 1901. ex-
pressly prohibited the fertilization of
the canal. 1t was accepted by Great
Britain, but the United States modi-
fled by striking out the anti fortinca-
tion clause. Great Britain promptly
repudiatcd this, and consequently the
projected treaty failed. Relations of
the two countries were thrown back
upon the provisions of the Clayton
Bulwer treaty.
THE treaty, actually in force Is that
of November 1901 drawn by Mr.. Hay
and Lord Pauncefote. which super
sedes the Clayton Bulwer treaty II
expressly forbids the fortlfcation of
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-09-15
President Takes New Stand To.
wards Factions In Party and
Will Treat Both Of
Them Alike
ELECTIONS CAUSE OF ACTION
Will Abide by Wishes of People and
No Difference Will be Shown Be-
tween Faetions-EIeetion in
Illinois.

Beverly. Mass, Sept 15.-No diff
ference between so-called Progress
sives and Regulars will be recognized
by President Taft hereafter but all
party leaders will be treated alike as
Republicans in the matter of federal
support.
The president views to this effect
are given in a letter from Secretary
Norton to Republican leader In
Iowa, whose name is not disclosed.
In the letter Secretary Norton stat
ed that while important Republican
legislation pending in Congress was
opposed by certain Republican lead
ers the president felt his duty re-
quired him TO withhold federal pat
ronage from senators and represen-
tatives who seemed TO occupy posi-
lion hostile to the efforts to fulfill
pledges of the party platform. That
attitude on the part OF the presi-
dent ended. however. with the moro
recent primary election and nomi-
mating conventions in which Tie peo-
pie have declared themselves, and
the president now looks upon the
Progressives and Regulars alike as
Republicans and as such entitled TO
his support and the support OF the
party and the fall elections Norton's
letter says, must settle the question
whether the differences of the last
session Of Congress shall be per-
pctuated or forgotten.
Big Issues in illinois.
Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. 15.-The alleged
corruption in the Illinois legislature
revealed I'm the Browne trial In con-
nection with the election of Senator
Lorimer. Jackpot politics and the plea
for 'vindication" on the part OF men
whose names were brought into the
trial, arc the issues In the primary
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-09-15
THOUGHT AMERICAN A SPY.
Germans Arrested e. G. Claassen, Who
Was Visiting Old Home.

Danzig, Sept 15.-lt Is learned
that in the course of the recent i'm
perial army maneuvers, Il. G. Claassen
German american who lives in the
United States, was arrested on suspi-
cion of being a spy. Claassen salts
fled the authorities of his innocence
and subsequently was released.
The man came here to visit his old
homc and took the opportunity to wit
ness tine operations. His many ques-
tions regarding the movements of the
combatants excited the suspicion of
the military authorities, and, though
the visitor exhibited q letter of credit
and gave flrst-class references I'm Elb-
ing, the officers refused TO telephone
to that city for information, but de-
tanned Claassen and summoned mill
tary police officials from Danzig.
These on arriving at Prcussisch-
Holland examined the prisoner, and,
soon reaching the conclusion that he
was n harmless observer, ordered his
release.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-09-15
NICARAGUA TO
BE LIFT ALONE
ELECTIONS IN NATIONAL ASSEM-
BLY, SATISFY UNITED STATES
WILL BE NO INTER
FERENCE.

Washington. -. c., Sept. 15-Ricbaro
q. Marsh, United States charge at
Panama, has formally reported to the
state Gepartmnt. the result of yes
terdaXs election in the National as
senrbly. The selection of Pablo Ar
osemena, Frederick Boyd and Rodolfo
Chaiari as vice presidents had been
iuliy anticipated by the department,
which apparently finds no ground for
objection, and il is not expected there
will be any intervention in the affairs
of the republic us long as the terms
of the constitution are observed.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-09-15
Danish Government Steamer Hans
Egede Reports Meeting Polar
Hunt Promoter in the
Far North
DR.. COOK MAY BE WITH HIM
Bradley Admitted His Identity But
Would Neither Confirm Nor Deny
Explorer Accompanied Him
on Journey.

Copenhagen, Sept. 15.-The Danish
government steamer, Hans Egede, ar
rived here today with the news that
John II. Bradley financial hacker of
Dr. Cooks North Polar expedition, was
on his way to Etah to secure the much
talked OF records and instruments
which Cook has said he left at that
Eskimo settlement la the northeast of
Greenland.
The captain of the steamer thinks
Cook is with Bradley. but gives no
particular reason for this belief.
The Hans Egcdc. which is the vessel
uton which Cook travelled to civiliza-
ton, fell i'm with yacht at Godhaven,
n Danish settlement, on the south
coast or Disco Island, Greenland, and
In the course OF exchanges between
the masters learned Brady was aboard
the other craft
The polar hunt promoter admitted
his identity and explained he was
bound for Etah to recover whatever
had been left there by Cook. He re-
fused, however. to either deny or con-
firm the report hee was accompanied
by Cook.
The government vessel also brings
the Information that two missionaries.
who are working among the Eskimos
who accompanied Cook on his cxpedi-
ton, say these Bskimos insist he
reached the North Pole as he claims,
prior to It's discovery by Peary.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-09-15
ROSS Will GO
Upon THE STUMP
REPUBLICAN NOM FOR
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR WILL
HELP ROLL UP THE
MAJORITY.

John Q. Ross of Muskegon, Repuhli
can candidate for lieutenant governor
mas 'Jeen notified by the Republican
state central committee that he viii
De expected TO devote a greater por-
lioh OF the next month to speaking
tour throughout the state. He is now
making arrangements i'm company with
Chase :. Osborn, the nominee for gov
ernor.
lhis morning Mr.. Rons gave out the
Following statement relative to the
campaign that has just closed:
Certain untrue and misleading
statements were made during the cam
paign as to my stand on some of the
questions before the people. In tina;
connection ! desire TO say that | do not
represent any particular interest or
element, but shall be for the people
Of the whole state of Michigan at all
times.
III elected lieutenant governor will
be fair and impartial i'm the selection
OF committees, and it will be my aim
to so preside over the deliberations of
the state senate that each one of the
~ districts shall have voice in shap-
ing legislation.
Il believe that the state senate
should proceed with it's work prompt
ly, but that sufficient opportunity
should be given for such Investigations
as may insure intelligent action. The
business of the state should have the