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The independent-reporter., 1910-03-10
Educational Meeting Tomorrow in
Municipal Building.

In the court room in the Municipal
building tomorrow there will be an
exhibit of work done in various de
partments of the schools; exhibits of
drawing. sewing, etc, In addition
to these exhibits there will be
a tuberculosis exhibit under the di-
reetion of the State Board of Health.
A trained nurse will be in charge of
this last and will be ready to an
swer any questions relating to the
exhibit or the work of the State in its
efforts to free its citizens from the
Great White Plague.
There will be three lectures in the
evening William l.. Powers of Fort
Fairfield will speak on Rural
Schools" Dr. j. F, Hill of Waterville
will speak on Medical Inspection in
Public Schools DR.. Estes Nichols of
the Maine Sanatorium at Hebron will
speak on Tuberculosis. All the eX-
hibits and the addresses in the even
ing are free to all. and a large at
tendance is expected The exhibits
will be open to the public at p. m,
and the addresses will begin at 7.30
p. m.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-10
R., 7, PATTEN ADDRESSES
COLBY STUDENTS
Answered Rapid Fire of Cues
tiOns Readily

Roland T. Patten of this town was
invited to deliver an address before
the class in Public Speaking at Col
by college last Friday, the subject of
his address being Direct Primaries.
The class is made up of forty stu
dents representing all classes OF the
Mems Division of the College and
these students are gathering material
on questions of government and poll
tics. 1t was by invitation OF the
class that Mr. Patten WAS invited to
address them.
Following the address at 1.30
O'Clock, the students were given an
opportunity to ask questions and for
nearly one hour the speaker was
obliged to answer a rapid fire of all
kinds of questions, ranging from
plantation government to the govern
ment of nations. In Ess address prop
er, Mr. Patten gave an unusually
clear exposition of the subject of Di-
rect Primaries and showed clearly his
perfect understanding OF the whole
question. His ready replies to the
perplexing questions proponnded by
the students were often liberally ap-
plauded.
Mr.. Patten spoke somewhat as fol-
lows:
Never more than at the present
time is it the duty of every young
man to interest himself in political
problems. AS the very foundation OF
all things political is the selection OF
candidates for public office, nothing
can be more worthy the attention of
the young men of the students OF
Colby than the party cancuses and
primaries and plans for their i'm
proyement Political parties have
long been accustomed several
weeks or months in advance
of the September election, 10
select men to be supported, with Il
view to their receiving the uniied
party vote This is called placing
in nomination. and the nomination so
made is very frequently equal 10 elec-
ton. At present in the State of
Maine nominations are made at eau
cuses and conventions; the latter bod
les being made up of delegates chosen
at caucus meetings. The Direct Pri-
mary proposes to have the caucuses
conducted under the Australian bal
lot method and that all officers shall
be nominated by direct vote of the
members of the party. thus doing
away with delegate conventions. other
than for the purpose of making up
the party platform. Eieht-tenths of
the voters of the United States now
make their nominations in this way
and the result is to increase the in
terest of the average voter in politi-
cal affairs, eliminate the trading" of
delegates and other Objectionable
features of county and state conven-
tions, and discourage bribery"
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-10
NO. 10
TIE N0MAN'S CLUB

Ia Wamaus Club Held rs regular
Meeting III fle LIbrar9 parlors. Wed
ueaaay afternoon. Mar. = with a large
attendance The parlofs we're made es-
ueclaHy attractive By tie eyergreens
4ad flags which the d. A. RS had
80 a4tlstieally arranged H. honor OF the
Stat annual council meeting that was
held al tais place
The subject Of the afternoon was
Travel and the papers were from
members who have Just made tour
around the world and Who sent the
club vivid and very Interesting des-
crjptions OF the journey and places
visited
Mrs. Alice /. Wads~orth and Mrs.
Alice Matson served as hostesses and
Mrs Gertrude " Bucknam arranged
the program which Was as follows.
Secretary's report: In memoriam
Of Mrs Alma e. {. Walton. written by
Mrs Emily 2. Webb Of Pasadena. Cal,
and read by Mrs. Deborah T. Fellows;
song. Thy VII Be Done Mrs Mary
d. Bowman with Miss Edith Lewis at
the piano; first paper on Travel
written BY Mrs. Matte 5 Goodwin and
read by Mrs. Gertrude " Eacknam;
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-10
AN n UAL PLAY GIVEN
BY SOROS|S

Sorosis held its mid-winter meet
ing in Grange hall Tuesday evening,
March 8. 1t has been the custom for
several years to give play on this
night so this year seven members of
the club presented the mirth provok-
ing comedy, THE Doctor" with the
following cast:
Dillington Hopper, a New York
stock broker . . Mrs. Elizabeth Green
Thomas Picton, his friend ..-....
.;;:;'.;t,.... 49,; e,,,, Miss Mildred keene
Napoleon b. Plunker. an inventor
NJ . I,:;n,: Na;,;oi Mrs. Alice ,s,de Gledhill
young widow Mrs. Helen Wing
MIS- Anastasia Billowby, Toms
mother-in-law ..........-.-..
............. Mrs. Bessie Lambert
Lille Picton, Toms wife .....,
........-....... Mrs. Lois Patten
From start to fn,Sh the play was
brimming with laughable absurdities
and amusing situations, several times
the players were obliged TO cease
their lines entirely owing to the ap-
plause and laughter of the audience
Each part was splendidly given and
showed that much work had been put
into it. Nearly all the seats in the
hall were taken, about three hundred
people being present. Mrs. Lois Pat
ten has had charge of the play and
much credit is due her for its sue
cess
Between the second and third acts
an invitation was read to attend a
lecture to be held in the Methodist
church March 16 on Peace" by
Mrs. Anna Sturgis Duryea, under the
auspices of the Womans club. The
members will be very glad to avail
themselves of this opportunity.
+. The next meeting will be Children's s
Day, Tuesday afternoon, March %,
and will be in charge of Mrs. Alice
Wadsworth. Each member is allow
ed to take one child as a guest.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-10
N OST IMPORTANT 7
TOWN OFFICERS
Incumbents Deserving
Of Another Term
Not Reasonable to Elect New Men
just "F0r the Sake of Change"

Undoubtedly the most important
town officers are those of the Select
men, Chairman of the School Board,
and Road Commissioner. No notable
opposition to the reelection of any
OF the present incumbents of these
offices has yet appeared. This fact
alone suggests that the men are de-
serving of another term.
Mr.. Parker has served on the
Board of Selectmen for 19 years
Through this long period of service
his integrity and good judgment have
not been questioned. Probably he has
made some mistakes; all men have
an inclination to make a few errors in
SO many years; but no serious
fault has been laid at his door Ger
tainly a better man for the Office of
town. 1t would be nothing less than
absurd to make a change in this Of
flee to elect an uncertain, untried can
didate in the place of a man of tried
and proved merit, now in his prime,
though we concede that there are
other men who are as able and could
do as we'll as he with the same
amount OF experience. Mr.. Parker is
at all times ready to listen to the
expressed wants of the common peo-
ple-and we who elect are the com
mon people.
Because of his careful methods in
figuring and his thorough knowledge
of town affairs, Mr.. Wyman is a
logical candidate for the second place
on the board 1t is common knowl-
edge that Mr.. Wyman has d wonder
full capacity for detail.
Mr. Nash has not been a select
man for SO long a time as his col
leagues. AS new man, however, he
has shown that he is not only able
and in every way competent to fill
his office but that he has the desire
we'll governed, we'll regulated town.
Probably no other town officer is
as open target for criticism as the
road commissioner 1t is well nigh
j impossible for him to please one with
out displeasing another. In looking
back over Mr.. Webbs II years of ser
vice as road commissioner we feel
that few criticisms have been justi-
fed; that whatever has been ad-
vanced against him or his methods
and we have heard nothing pertinent
has been melted by prejudice. In
his case again it may be said that
mistakes in judgment are inevitable
in humankind but thai having had Sc
many years of experience Mr.. Webt
is less likely to err than some other
good man without that long expert
ence. In interviewing Mr.. Webb We
! find him perfectly frank and straight
| forward. He says that he has nothing
new to offer, that his efforts in be-
half of the town have been his best
What more could an honest man say
DR.. Stnchfield should be preferred
for another term as chairman of the
school board. During the past term
in office he seems TO have kept all
the old school policies in full opera
ton and at the same time has en-
gineered changes and introduced new
features into the school work in CO
operation with superintendent Per
kins that commends him strongly
Any town that has a physician as
chairman of the school board may
properly indulge in a bit of con
ceit.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-10
FOR ROAD COMMISSION R
VI. II. Leger Announces His Candidacy
and ASKS Your support.

take this opportunity 10 announce
myself as a candidate for the Office of
Road Commissioner Realizing also
that the voters do. or should elect
their officers on the ground of eff
cieney rather than popularity, II is
risht that they should know to What
extent a candidate is qualified to I'll
a particular Office
] have had a number Of years ex-
perience in road work and grading
and if elected to the Office of Road
Commissioner shall personally su-
perlise all work done, deemine i not
necessary to have assistant commits
sioners thus SaSlne the town bet cen
$4 and S. per day.
Another important matter is The
care of sidewalks during the winter.
For the past two winters after hay-
ling storms the breaking teams have
not started out until daylight, ar
it requires d long time TO o.. ii
of the walks. all of the mill Operatives
and large majority of the school
children are obliged to struggle
through the snow. In other towns
of the size of Skowhegan the snow
plows are run all night during heavy
storms.
If elected to this office il is my pur-
pose to see that all streets are cared
Tor alike and to the best of my abil-
it That the beautiful Shade trees
shall not be harmed and the rights
uf every citizen shall be respected.
fully appreciate the support of the
voters in the past and respectfully
ask tor your support at the polls next
Monday
VI. ST. LEDGER.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-10
:. II. Bradbury Candidate for First
Seiectman.

On Monday next at our annual town
meeting am to be a candidate for
the position Of First Selectman. Hay-
ing served the town il years past as
second ON the board, and as l believe
satisfactorily. ! am thoroughly fam
iliar with the needs Of the office. II
YOU, as citizens. believe me the man
for the place ! would appreciate
your support
SHELDON II. BRADBURY
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-10
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to the friends and neighbors
who showed their sympathy for, us
in the loss of our dear aunt. Also for
the beautiful floral offerings.
Nelson w. BARLEY.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Elliott.
Jackman, Me-, March 4, 1910.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-10
ANNOUNCEMENT

wish to make the announcement 10
the voters of Somerset county. that I
am seeking the nomination for the Of
flee of County Commissioner in the
Democratic county convention which
will nominate candidate to be sup
ported at the next September election.
CHARLES GREEN.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-10
ANNOUNCEMENT.

The undersigned announces to the
people of Somerset County, that he
will be a candidate for nomination as
County Treasurer at the next Repub-
lican County Convention.
RUPERT E. JACKSON.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-10
STUBBORN AS MULES

are liver and bowels sometimes; seem
to balk without cause. Then there's
trouble-Loss OF Appetite-Indigestio
Nervousness, Dependency. Headache
But such troubles fly before Dr. Kings
New Life Pills, the worlds best Stom-
ach ard Liver remedy So easy. Csc
at G. r. Foggs
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-10
To the Citizens Of Skoyhegan

/ shall be a candidate for the posi-
ton OF second selectman at the town
meeting next Monday, and If elected
will do my part to give the town a
good and efficient administration.
w. II. WILDES.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-10
TUESDAY MARCH =.
DETTER THAN A CURE

It is well TO cure cold. but better
cold coming on. take one or two
Lanes Pleasant Quinine Tablets
You will not have cold and the Tab
lets will leave YOU feeling better than
ever. They cure grip in few hours
25c box AT druggists and dealers.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-10

The committee appointed to look
over the articles in the warrant for
the meeting this year met Monday
afternoon Any person interested in
any of the articles in the town war
rant is requested to meet with the
committee at its next meeting in the
rooms of the selectmeu tomorrow af-
ternoon at l.30 p. N.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-10

Such is the constitution OF things
that unwllngness TO goodness may
ripen into eternal voluntary opposi-
ton to it.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-10

We say Thank you" to our Father
in Heaven when we share the bles-
sings he has given us.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-10
SUNDAY, MARCH s.

Ex-senator Thomas c. Platt dies sud
denly in New York-Italian row in
Bangor ended in probably fatal shoot
ing-Fleet of nine whaling vessels
fitted out in New Bedford.-Caruso
troubled by black hand.--Germon south
pole expedition planned d.-Pnchot
concludes his part in Ballinger probe
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-10

SATURDAY.. MARCH 8.

Charles f. Jordan of Portland dies
suddenly in Boston.-First district
democrats likely to sQuabhle.--Cirand
Trunk will not abandon Portland
General disorders marked first day
of greater Philadelphia strike; no
serious riotng. passes Pos
tai Sd>Ings Bank Bill by vote of 30
n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31
-----------e------------ THE NATIONAL REPUTATION

Won by the citizens of Great Blrming ham by their record breaker in show ing their civic pride and patriotism of their city in raising over s2o0.0o0 for the Y. M. c. A. has been more than surprise to the other southern cities af ter accomplishing this great feat. Can the citizens who have shown this great civic pride neglect to subscribe to the success of the magnificent Edition De Luxe of Great Birmingham" in which the beauty and splendor of the magical. marvellous metropolis of the south is shown by the most expensive and beau- tfful engravings ever shown In the coun- try There is not a line of advertising in the edition. Nothing but beautiful illustrations which tell a stronger story than any words in the English language. This edition Is published by subscrip- ton only and to have the many beau tiful public buildings. schools. etc, re- produced and the edition made a per feet pictorial encyclopedia of the city it is absolutely necessary to have the sup port of every patriotic citizen who has the civic pride of the city at heart so as to make this "Edition De Luxe one great success and still show their pride of the city to the entire country and also place within the grasp of the fu- ttlre generations work that in years will prove priceless.
 The engravers are now at work on the plates for this edition and the subscrip- tion lists will soon be closed. This is the only opportunity for the citizens to subscribe to this work as no copies can be purchased after going to press. Those wishing to have their residences, mercan- tile business, etc. shown should call at the office. 44 Brown-Marx building or call Bell phone 1455 Main. for any fur ther Information which will be cheerfully furnished. csc
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31

lions of dollars are annually sent to the north and east for premiums. To keep this money here means a great deal to the economic development of this section. and besides the new insurance company will employ a large staff of clerical workers who. with their families. will make a valuable addition to Birming- ham.
 The management of the new company is in the hands of men who are sonver- sant with every feature of fire and casualty insurance. Mir. D. D. Manssco, the president, has behind him the life long experience of a well trained insur- ance man, having for many years occupied the position of superintendent of agencies of the John Hancock Insurance company of Boston, Mass, and has surrounded himself with staff of most able insur- ance men. At the head of every depart ment will be an expert in that specific line of work. The directors and officers are men of unquestionable reputation, both in business and socially.
 OfSicers.
 D. E. Manasco, president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31

son County Savings bank.
 J. R. Pill, coaloperator.
 w. II. Smith, A. D. Smith & Go. W. H. Bell, editor Medical Journal. E. M. Prince, surgeon.
 s. P. King. president King Lumber company.
 R. B. Watts, United States commis- sioner. c. B. Grove, capitalist and mine op- orator.
 T. P. West, real estate and insurance. Additional names are slated to be quali- fled at the next meeting:
 R. c. Munger, Continental Gin com pany.
 Hon. Jack H. Cranford, banker and merchant, Jasper, Ala
 R. H. Cochran. cashier City National bank. Tuscaloosa. Ala
 J. W. Evens, general superintendent Alabama Great Southern railroad. J. Mercer Barnett. president Barnett Lumber company.
 Julius Jaffe, jeweler.
 H. A. Drennen, Drennen & Co.,, depart ment store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31
LOVING CUP FOR
 DEFENSE OF LEE

Columbus, Ga. January SO.-(Special.) )-- With the compliments of the people of Co abus silver loving cup was pre- scented this afternoon to Dr. Allen w. Gray of Chicago. the Grand Army of the Republic veteran who, at a recent meet ing of his camp made such a spirited defense of Robert E. Lee, when the proposal to place the southern generals statue in the hall of fame was bitterly resented by the other members of the car
 Accompanying the cup was a letter from Col. Robert M. Howard, telling of the circumstances under which 1t was sent.
 At the recent Lee anniversary exercises here a resolution was adopted that the people of Columbus show their apprecia- ton of pr. Gray acting in this man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31
HEAVY CONTRACTS
 FOR IRON PLACED
CONTRACTS LAST WEEK COVER ING PHoSPHoROUS, FOUNDRY AND FORGE IRON AGGREGATED ABOUT so,ooo TONS.

New York, January 3O.-Additionai heavy contracts for pig iron were placed last week in all sections aggregating be- tween 10000 and 100000 tons indicating that the total for the month will be about 100000 tons.
 In the eastern territory contracts last week covering basic low phosphorous, foundry and forge iron. aggregated about 5000 tons for shipment mainly over the second and third quarters.
 Most of the business was done at con- sessions, making the decline for the month fully 50 cents per ton.
 In the central west and in central New York interest was mainly manifest in malleable Bessemer, contracts aggregat- ine over 10000 tons, also at a decline of 50 cents ton
 Railroads have placed additional orders for equipment, including 10000 tons of rails. 5000 cars and S7 locomotives. but only a few thousand tons for bridges.
 Contracts for structural and fabricated steel have aggregated about 6.0o0 tons. making the total for the month something in excess of 100000 tons, but specifications were heavier.
 Among the building contracts have been the Third National Bank building at Att lanta, which calls for 25oo tons of steel i; the railway postoffice building at tho Pennsylvania terminal requiring 26oo tons. and the American National Bank building at Austin, Tex, calling for 1900 tons.
 Bids are now being taken on an ore dock for the Great Northern railroad re- curing 5000 tons.
 The Carnegie Steel company will supply 5000 tons of steel hull plates and shapes and the Bethlehem Steel company 12,- GOO tons of armev plate for tho Argentine battleships to bs built in this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31
WARM WEATHER
 THEN COLD WAVE

washington, January so.-The weather bureau tonight declared that present ba<ometric conditions indicate moderate temperatures generally over the country until near the close of the week. Then . cold wave is looked for from the north vest which will advance to the Atlantic coast.
 Storms reaching the Atlantic seaboard about the middle and close of the present week will be attended by sharp fuctua- tons in temperature from the lake region and Ohio valley over the middle Atlantic and New England states, and precipita- ton generally east of the Mississippi. in the middle and in the northern districts. partly in the form of snows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31

The Iron Ore Accident and Health In- suranoe company. organized and started In business January l. 1910. was Saturday merged into the Southern States Fire and Casualty Insurance company with a capi- tai stock of $1,o0o,00o, and a large sub scribed surplus. The company has offices on the fifth floor of First National bank building.
 The demand for such an institution has been great in this section of the south, and especially in Birmingham Now mil-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31
Cotton splnners Will Meet.

Huntsville. January so.-tspecial.)-- Many of the cotton mill operators and agents of Alabama will gather in Bir- mingham on Tuesday to attend called meeting of the Alabama Cotton spinners' association. For some time past thsre has been talk of a further cu-tailment of product. but since the decline in the price of cotton the move is regarded as unnecessary. It is not believed that any of the mills in the Huntsville district will agree to cut off any more time. Several of tho Huntsville mills will send repre- sentattves to the meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31
Charqes of oraft.

Albany. N. r.. January oo.-senator Benjamin Conger made public here to- nikht the formal charges which he will prefer under oath tomorrow against Sem ator Jotham P, Ands, president pro tenn of the New York state senate. He says that Senator Allds is unfit for his posi- tion because he demanded. received and accepted 5000 on February 2S, 1S08 in his (Congers) presence in consideration of his failure to press a certain bill then pending bsfors the house.
 The charges will be filed here tomor- row with the clerk of the senate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31
Notice

l am now permanently iden- tifed with Amzi Golden Seed Co.,, in charge of the cut flower and design work at their retail Seed and Flower Store, 2018 First Ave-, where I will be glad to serve my friends. Both phones Al.
 JNo. A. LAMBERT, Formerly with Jno. L. Parker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31
DEPUTY AND MINER
 HAVE FATAL DUEL

Middiesboro, Ky. January 3o.-In pis- tol duel at Edgewood near here today Deputy Sheriff Gordon Givens and Ben 1amin Gatliff, miner, were both nor tally wounded. Givens was attempting to arrest Gatliff on charge of disorder ly conduct
 Givens figured conspicuously as an or ficer of the local military committee Tn suppressing the night riders in Western Kentucky two years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-31
Sl,OOO,OOO Insurance Company
 Birmingham Latest Enterprise
The Southern States Fire Casualty Insurance Company
 Home Capital and Brains Behind the New Company.

Hugh L. Alison, vice president. G. w. Carr. secretary. D. F. Enslen. treasurer. w. H. Bell, medical director. F. M. Prince, surgeon-in-chief.
 Directors. D. E. Manasco, insurance. Hugh L. Alison, capitalist. c. W. Carr. from the United States Health and Accident Insurance company, Saginaw, Mich. with whom he has been in the management for 12 years. E. F. Enslen, president of the Jeffer-