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The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
Negro Murderer, Bill Hands, Is Dead.

Bill Hands is dead He had only
few more months of his ten years
sentence to serve. He was a victim
of tuberculosis. Hands was negro
and was with Edward Graffam whel
the brutal murder of Clifford Moshier
was committed in Gorham Jan. Il.
! 1901. The negro was arrested the
day following the murder and MADE
complete confession of the part he
I, ok in this crime and was used as
witness against GRAHAM and ma
! terially aided in the latters conVlc-
ton. A more brutal murder than that
/ OF Clifford Aloshier WAS never known
] In this State. GRAHAM had been in
Massachusetts and on his way TO
Portland picked up Hands. Whether
Graham intended to kill Clifford Mo
shier when, on the night of Jan. L,
1901, he went out to Gorham with the
negro, or merely meant to commit
robbery is not known, but the death
of Moshier was the result Mrs.
Moshier and her son were sitting by
the side of the kitchen stove in the
old fashioned kitchen of their home
on the Gorham road just above Mo
shers corner when suddenly there
was a crash of glass and the window
sash was shattered by a blow from
without Two men sprang into the
room almost Immediately, Hands, the
negro in advance Clifford Moshier
sprang to his feet and endeavored to
defend himself from the sudden as
sault. Both men were armed with
sled stakes. The men struck at both
Clifford Moshier and his aged moth
err Mrs Moshier was partially
stunned by the blow which she re-
ceived on the head. Clifford Moshier
ran into the adjoining bed room and
was followed by the two men and
was brutally beaten to death while
trying to escape from a door opening
into the front entry. Mrs. Moshier
was spared by the negro whom Graf
fam sent back to kill her. GRAHAM
divided the spoil, amounting to few
dollars. with the negro and separated
from him. Hands was arrested at
Scarboro. GRAHAM was traced to
Hopedale Mass. Hands. the negro.
identified Graffam as the man who
had accompanied him 10 Gorham and
he was convicted of the crime and
sentenced to States prison for life.
Hands got a sentence of ten years
He has not been a model prisoner fer
the officers have frequently had trou-
BILE with him. GRAHAM is still a.
work in the carriage department q.
the States prison
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
National Grange Next Month.

The following announcement from
the chairman of the executive COM
mittee of the National Grange F. n.
Godfrey OF Olean. gives particulars
that will be Of general interest about
the next annual meeting. The session
will be opened Noy. 10 at Atlantic
City and continue for 10 days, or until
the business is transacted. There are
great many hotels al Atlantic City
with rates running from 81 up, where
members may select accommodations
as they desire. The Hotel Chalfonte
is to be headquarters. This hotel has
also been selected for headquarters
for the New York State Grange. the
rates being $3.50 and up, American
plan.
The railroad rates will be one fare
and three-tifths round trip on the GER
tificate plan All persons purchasing
tickets expecting this rate must Sc
cure a certificate of the agent from
whom they purchase the ticket This
session will be one of the most inter-
esting and profitable OF the National
Grange and the Patrons are urged to
attend. Any further particulars de-
sired may be secured from the chair
man OF the executive committee. The
Sixth and Seventh degrees will be
conferred on Thursday and Friday,
the 18th and 18th, respectively
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
Canaan Will Plant Sweet Corn.

Edgar E. Clifford, who was appoint
ed by the Canaan Board of Trade on
the committee to canvass for pledges
to plant sweet corn, as the first step
towards securing a cannery for that
town, reports excellent success to
date. Sixty acres have been promised
by the farmers in his part of the
town, and he estimates that particu-
lar section good for a total of at
least seventy-fve. With the other
sections responding in like manner,
the two hundred acres necessary will
be secured before long.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
Stock Breeders Convention.

Stock men from all over the State
first annual meeting of the Maine
Live Stock association, Nov. 10 and
16. An elaborate and interesting pro-
gram to be carried out in the city
building has been arranged as fol-
lows:
TUESDAY, NOV. 10.
1890 a. m.-Call to order
Our Meeting" President c. L.
Jones, Corinna.
Report of secretary, R. W. Redman.
Augusta.
Work of the Maine Cattle Commits
sion," F. S. Adams, Bowdonham.
cooperative Breeders Work" w
G. Hunton. Readfield
The Work of the Maine Live Stock
Breeders association" Leon S. Mer-
rill, Director of Extension Work
University of Maine, Orono.
Recess.
100 p. m.-Introduction of business
and appointment of committees.
200 p. m.-Reports of breeders
Cattle: Ayrshire, DR.. John A. Ness
Auburn. Guernsey, George w Walk
er, E. Wilton. Holstein-Friesian. C.
A. Bonney, East Sumner, Jersey, DR.
B. A. Bailey, Wiscasset. Hereford, p
II. Tingley, Readfeld, Shorthorn, C
II. Chapman, East Corinth.
Heavy Horsee-Clydesdale r. r
Cameron, Caribou.
Sheep-Leicester, f. E. Clifford, Ca
naan. Hampshire Down, F. D. Hilton
Anson. Dickinson Merino, T. G. Hi
/ ton, Anson.
Swine-Berkshire, r. o. Jones
Winslow. White Chester. J. F. Upton
Winnegance. Discussion to follow
the last of the reports as time al
lows
7.30 p. m.-Lecture Raising Draft
Horses in Maine" George M Rom
mel Chief, Division of Animal Hus
bandry, L. S. Department of Agricul
ture Washington, D. C. Discussion.
WEDNESDAY. NOV. 16.
$50 a. m.-Introduction of bust
ness
1000 a m.-Lecture, Some of the
Problems that Trouble Breeders,
Professor p. A. Campbell, Professor
Animal Industry, University of Maine
! Orono,
1100 a. m.-Lecture. Contagious
Abortion DR.. F. L. Russell, Profes.
sor Veterinary Science and Bacteriol-
ogy, University of Maine, Orono Re
cess.
1.30 p. m.-Business.
The live stock interests of Maine re-
quire considerable organized atten-
ton in order to promote their well
fare, consequently it will be necessary
to transact a large amount of business
at this meeting. Full attendance is
expected at all sessions, as these mat
ters are of vital interest to every
breeder in the State.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors

In the District Court Of the United States for
the District Of Maine in Bankruptcy.
In the matter of
David Creighton In Bankrnptcy
Bankrupt.
To the cred tors OF David Creighton Of
Fairfield, in the County of Somerset and
District aforesaid, a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 26th day
OF March A. D. 1910. said David Creighton
was dule adjudicated bankrupt and that the
first meeting of his creditors will be held at
Daniel Lewis offce in Skow hegan. Maine, on
the 4th day OF october A. d. 1910 at ten
o clock in the forenoon. at which time the said
creditors may attend prove their claims, ap-
point trustee, examine the bankrupt and
transact such other business as may pro
perly come before said meeting.
October 7th A. II. 1910
DANIEL LEWIS,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
HON'S THIS

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
" ard for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
r j. CHENEY & co, Toledo. q.
I cheney for tho last * Years and he
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions. and financially
able TO carry out any obligations made
by his nrm.
WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
~, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system Test
imonials sent free Price 75c per bot
tie. Sold 49, all Druggists.
Take Halls Family pills for Consti-
patton
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13

After all, II you cant be on tor
politically, there's whole lot of fun
to be got out of being in the minority
and watching the fracas from the out
side You can stick your nose into
the other partys business, pick out
their candidates for them. encourage
their rows and sit on the contestants
and the factions. condemn their
wrongdoings and deride their blum
ders, in a care-free sort of way that
is truly refreshing Demo
Crat
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13

For a mild. easy action of the bow
els, single dose Of poan's Regulets
is enough, Treatment cures habitual
constipation. rs cents a box. Ask
your druggists for them
Or Thomas Eclectrie oil is the
best remedy for that often fatal dis
ease-croup. Has been used with sue
cess In our family for eight years. =
Mrs. L. Whiteacre, Buffalo, N. Y
Heavy impure blood makes a mud
dy, pimply complexion, headaches
nausea, indigestion. Thin blood makes
you weak, pale. sickly. Burdock Blood
Bitters makes the blood rich, red pure
restores perfect health.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13

Be honest with yourself whatever
the temptation; say nothing to others
that you do not think. and play no
tricks with your own mind OF all
evil spirits abroad at this hour, in
this world, insincerity is the most
dangerous.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13

The best plaster. A piece of fan.
mel dampened with Chamberlain
Liniment and bound on over the af.
fected parts is superior to a plaster
and costs only one-tenth as much
For sale by G. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
To the Public
We are Agents for Partisan Sage, and
We Know the Guarantee
Is Genuine.

Partisan Sage the quick-aeting hair
invigorator is guaranteed
To stop falling hair,
To cure dandruff,
To cure itching of the scalp.
To put life into faded hair.
To make harsh hair soft and luxuri-
ant.
To make hair grow, or money back.
1t is the most delightful hair dress
ing made. and is great favorite with
ladies who desire beautiful and lux
uriant hair
Price SOC a large bottle 40-41
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13

You might as we'll think a woman
A good talker is one who knows
when to quit
What a girl likes about swimming
is how scared she can get if there is
man around to help her.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13

Lame back is one of the most com
A few applications of Chamberlain
Liniment will give relief For sale by
G r. Fogg
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13

Biliousness is due to a disordered
condition of the stomach. Chamber
lain's Tablets are essentially a stom-
ach medicine. intended especially TO
act on that organ; 70 cleanse 1t,
strengthen 1t, tone and invigorate 1t,
to regulate the liver and to Danish
biliousness positively and effectually.
For sale by G. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13

The rights of busy people are not
recognized BY loafers.
Few things are as expensive as
those we try to get for nothing
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13

Stops itching instantly. Cures piles
eczema, salt rheum, letter. itch, hives
herpes, scabies-DoHn's Ointment Al
any drug store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-29
ADAM A. wEsCHLER. AUCrIoNEER.

EXECUTOR AND TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO
STORY FRAME DWELLING NO. 31S V
STREET NORTHWEST.
BY virtue OF authority vested in the under
signed by the last will and testament OF ABBY
Morrison. deceased. viii sell by public auction.
In front Of the premises. on TUESDAY. THE
TFNTH DAY OF MAY. 1910, AT FIVE
O'CLOCK PM, the following real estate in the
city of Washington District Of Columbia, to Wiz:
Beginning at q point Wilson street. distant
seventeen feet west Of the northeast corner o,
said lot thence along the south line OF said
street, east seventeen 40 feet; thence south
eighty-sx 1887 feet to the north line Of the part
of said lot numbered FIVE g, conveyed to Ida
c. Six by deed recorded in Liber 1903. at folio
800. of the land records for said District:
thence west seventeen 40 feet: thence north
eighty-six 1891 feet To the beginning. a. said
subdivision was made by the county surveyor Of
Washington county. and now appears Of record
in his ONCE. District ]. folio 1874 and II. to-
gether with the improvements thereon.
Terms: One-half cash. balance In one and two
years. at 6eF secured by deed OF trust on the
property sold; all cash. at the option Of the
purchaser. A deposit Of 500 required at sale.
Terms to be complied with in IS days. other
wise right II reserved to resell the property at
the risk and cost of the defauting purchaser
after days advertisement Of such resale in
some newspaper published In Washington. ID. G.
All conveyancing: etc. at purchasers cost.
WM. L. POLLARD Executor and Trustee,
ap29 my2. 469-5t 600 st. W.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
THOs. J. OWEN & son, AUCTIONEERs

THos. J. OWEN & son: AUcrIoNEERs.
CHANoERY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE. BEING THE TWO-sToRY
BRICK DWELLING LING NO; l22s VILE 81.
no: 424 Elm STREET NV. Ole DR0IT
Nv: Two-sToRY BRICK DWELLINGS.
S2s f07 Se7 y 81 THE AED S1S.s 2sR
FRAME DWELLING NO. 500 2sD STREET
BY virtue Of a decree of the Supreme Court Of
the District Of Columbia. passed in equity cause
No. 2s949. wherein Eugenia Reyburn is plain
VIM and md ct al are ss f nac
VIZ %n MEpSEsp a @ The GEEvExFH pAY
O'clock PM "'I lot 70. in n square 1908, being
premises 1923 Wylie street me-;
SAME DAY FIVE O'CLOCK PM, lot %, in
square S0s1. lie Droit Park, being premises 42a
ON THURSDAY. NAY TWELFTH. 1910. AT
FIVE O'CLOCK Pm. the west so 65-1OO feet
front front by the full depth OF lot O. IN square 80
IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER, part of lot g.
In square 90. being premises 5o7, 5o71a. 500. 81
being premises o13lc 23d street NV, with the
improvements thereon.
10 be paid In cash. and the balance In two
equal installments payable in one and two years
from fhc day OF sale, and to he represented Oy
the promissory notes of the purchaser bearing
interest at the rate of per centum per annum,
payable semi annually, and secured by deed OF
trust on the property sold. all cash, at the
option Of the purchaser: $4,000 deposit on each
parcel required upon acceptance Of bid. All
notary fees and recording at pur-
chaser's cost Terms to be complied with within
10 days OF trustees may advertise and sell at
purchasers risk and cost after Ave days pre-
vious advertisement Of such resale published In
some newspaper of Washington. D. c.
JOSEPH j. DARLINGTON,
40 9Th ST. NV,
J. WILMER LATIMER,
Fendall bldg,
ap29-d&ds eSu Trustees.
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comes"
The end" Stanief echoed, dreamily.
Everything does not end for US at once.
John; We leave our treasures all along
the path as We journey"
Down his self-appointed path Stanief
was moving steadfastly In those months.
And the first treasure left behind. the
hardest to resign, had been Iria's con-
ffdence. Locked within the old tinidity.
she avoided her husband whenever II was
possible to do 40. hiding her eyes from
him when necessity brought them to-
gether. coming no more to his study.
But there was one exception-every
morning, after Staniefs visit to the
palace. she waited for him I'm her car
riage. Silent, her hands clasped In her
lap, replying with hesitating monosylla-
bles, she sat by his side during the drive
home. one of her ladies opposite them
Before Adrian Stanief lifted his head
a little more proudly, let his lashes fall
a little lower, and went on his way with
out protest He had enough to do. as
he toiled to place the country In posi-
ton to continue without him. Wisely.
tactfully. striving not to antagonize the
emperor to the right policy by claiming
II as his own, he prepared the guiding
enced grasp soon to take them.
1t was not happy task. or light
one, and he worked at II absolutely
alone. except for Allard's passionate and
ed. And because there was so much to
be done 1t seemed to him that the days
slipped through his fingers like beads or
broken chain.
So winter set it's seal of silence on river
and snow-muffled street before he real
ICED the fading summer. with spring
would end the regency.
How many months now, cousin?
drawled the emperor. returning from the
races held upon the glittering ice OF the
river, and pausng on the steps of the
palace to unclasp his too oppressive furs-
Five. SIRE answered the tranquil re-
gent. IT believe L have to congratulate
your imperial majesty upon the victories
In today's sport
MY horses? An. yes: this is my for
tunate year. Thank you. cousin"
And Alard, in attendance. bit his lip
until a tiny thread of crimson sprang
beneath the pressure
Faster and faster the beads wee slip
ping from the chain: the path was
straight to the end and very short.
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ADAM A. wEsCHLER, AUCrIoNEER.

NC. 40. 1897 WISCONSIN VENUE NV.
Also PRICK AND FRAME DNELLING,
EO NV.
virtue OF decree of the Supreme Conr'
the District of Columbia, passed In kquit5
undersigned trustees appointed by sad de-
vii! otfsr for ,, sale az RneTG f, aqs.tyn on on
pNE ia9a rH H,I ELFsETlH Fou nai pH
LOCK. the following descr bed piece or par
Z land and premises, together with the I'm
= - feet font by the full depth of 100
next adjoining on the south the noIth -
ii lot 16 in Beatty Hawkins Addition
hat part of the District of Columbia Tor
called Georgetown. and situate in wha,
formerly kswn ,- as square 1o be Gps i ig
u. b az . e aWeIllng NUMBERED 1907 Wisconsin
date at the hour of FIVE Pm; o'OI.ocK
Ii: in that part OF the District of Columbia
rly called Georgetown. and described as
Street, formerly Valley street. BY the
icpth thereof Of lot 10 In square l21l; for
also known as part Of the Slap. the
t as Nm .npI 1884 s3d street northwest; to-
with the right OF way appu ,,s an 10 70
par, along on 'h the T south ine Of the above de
Il lot. SAID right Of way fronting feet
hes on said Valley street and having a
n OF AZ reet.
e. terms oi sale for each Of the said prop
= are one-th!rd In cash and one-third In
year and one-third In two years. with IN
), IN said d'ferred payments at the cate
3 per cent per annum. and said deferred
nents TO be evidenced by the promfssory
: OF the purchaser or purchasers. and Sc
ID by deeds Of trust upon the property sold.
al cash. at the option OF the purchaser or
perties sold viii be required At the time of
and the terms Of sale must be complied
within fifteen days from the date of sale
rrwise the trustees will resell said prop
ar the risk and cost Of any defaulting
chaser or purchasers. All convey ncing, GER
ates abstracts OF title. recording fees.
e.. at purchasers cost.
FRED'K L. SIDDONS. Trustee.
Bond building.
JULIUS A. MAEDEL. Trustee.
,.2S-dSds. exSu Columbian building.
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Bricklayers Elect Officers.

Considerable interest was centered IN
the election of officers OF Bricklayers
Union, No. 1. last night at Odd Fellows
Hall. Those chosen to serve in the en-
suing term are w. T. Levi. president. to
succeed William II. Maghan; Edmund
MacCulIough, vice president Lee Meyers.
secretary. and Michael Lynch, treasurer.
National officers present at the meeting
were William ]. Bowen. president Of the
executive board; Thomas r. Preece. first
vice president. and Joseph L. Kelly. NTH
vice president. They came here II was
explained, to enforce the terms Of q
resolution adopted by the international
union last January.
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THos. J. OWEN & son, AUCTIoNEERs
TRUSTEES SALE OF THE HtNDSONl
WHITE STONE FRONT RESIDENCE No

TRUSTEES SALE OE The n NNDSONF
WHITE STONE FRONT RESIDENCE NO
2112 : ST EFT Northwest.
By virtue Of a deed of trust duly re-
cor ed in Liber No. Is. fol o 45I ct seq, OF
the land records OF the District Of CJlumbii. an
at the request of the party secured thereby the
under igned tru tees will sell. at pubic auction
in front of the PREMISES. on THURSDAY, THE
FIFTH DAY OF NAY. a d. II. AT FIVE
O'CLOCK PM, the following 4, scrhei land and
premises. situate in the county of Wash t N.
u rct of Columbia. and desi mated an
being lot numbered forty five 40 In James
McIlhenney's sutdivi ion Of block two (2i Con
necticu; Avenue Heights, said su'd Wis on Is
recorded in the office of the surveyor of the D :
trict of Columbia III County Book II. page p.
together with the improvements.
Terms of sale: One-thiri of the purchasp
money 10 be paid in cash. balance N two equa!
inS ailments. payable IN one and Two years. W I'll
Interest at per ce1tum per annum, payafl
semi-annually. from day of sale. Sc ured by deco
If trust uTon the property Sold or all cash. al
che oII-on of the purchaser. A deros OF SO
VIII be required al time of sale. An convey
sncing, recording. etc, at cost Of purchaser
Terms OF sale to be compiled with within Is DE- :
from Gav of sale. otherwise the trustees reserve
the rigLt to resell tie property at the risk an
cost of defaultirg purchaser sitter FIVE days ad
vert'sement OF such resale in some ewspapei
puhlis shed in Washing ton. ID. c.
WILLIAM L. METCALF.
J. WM. HENRY.
aD12-dSds eSu Trustees
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AUCTION SALES.
TOMORROW.
ADAM A. wEsCHLER, AUCTIoNEER.

ADAM A. wESCHLER, AUCTIONEER.
Household and Office
Furniture, Upright Piano,
Carpets, etc., by order j.
Barrett Carter, Trustee;
w. w. Eldridge, Col
hector, and others,
BY Public Auction,
AT Weschler's,
@2O Pa. Ave. NV,
Saturday, Commencing
at $3.50 O'Clock A.M.,
Including Miscellaneous Household Furniture.
Mahogany Pieces. Brass Beds. Invalid Chair.
Carpets. Rugs, etc.
Safe. File Cases Chairs. Tables, etc.
At 12 O'Clock Noon,
Horses, Carriages. Wagons, Sur
reys, several new Cushion-tire
Runabouts, Buggies. Harness,
Rambler Runabout, etc. etc.
apps As ADAM A. wEsCHIER. Auct.
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THos. ;. OWEN 4 son. AUCTIoNEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESEATE on HORNER PLACE.
HORNER'S ADDITION TO CONGRESS-

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
H3RSEhs AbDrrioS 70 coSGREss
BY virtue Of a certain deed of trust duly re-
corded In Lber No. 3149, folio 400 ct seq Of
the land records of the District of Column a
and at the request Of the party secured thereby
the undersigned trustees Will sell, at public auc-
ton. In front OF the premises, on TUESDAY
THE TENTH DAY OF MAY AID. 1910 AT
HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM the follow
ing described land and premises. situate In the
county OF Washington. District Of Columbia and
DESIGNATED as and being lot eirhteen CS) In
block numbered four W in the subdivision
known F. r. Horner's addition to Congress
Heights. the same appears OF record in the
Office OF the surveyor for said District In County
Rock No. Is. at page %. together with the
improvements.
Terms OF sale: Sold subject to a prior deed
Of trust for 81 600: balance one-third cash and
remainder In one and two years. with interest
Mt six per centum per annum payable semi
annually from day OF sale, secured by deed of
trust upon the property sold or all cash. at
the option OF the purchaser. A deposit OF 500
win be required at time OF sale. All convey
ancing. recording. ETC.. at cost OF purchaser.
Terms Of sale to be complied with within Is
days from day Of sale. otherwise the trustees
| reserve the right TO resell the property at the
risk and cost Of defauitine purchaser. after five
days advertisement Of such resale In some news
paper published IN Washington. u. C.
ARCHIE AID NJ McIACHLEN
JOHN /. NASSlE,
ap29d&ds, eSu Trustees.
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Dies at His Post.

NEW YORK. April 29.-News Of the
death Of Rev. Henry H. Jess'ip. widely
known missionary and author, at Beirut.
Syria yesterday is contained In a ca
blegram to the Presbyterian board OF for
eign missions here Mr.. Jessup has been
In the foreign field since 1855.