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ATHENS.

W. N Sanders and family spent
Thanksgiving in Athens, having re-
turned Nov 18 from their stay of a
few weeks in Boston. Miss Florence
is quite fully recovered from the eff
fects of the surgical operation on her
throat.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bucknam had their
three children, Leroy, Oscar and Ed
ma. at home for Thanksgiving, the first
time for several years.
Mrs. Mamie Magoon Locke, who
had been at her old home at Magoon
farm. for two weeks visit, was
joined early last week by her hus-
band. who had just returned with the
Solon party of six, from a hunting
trip to Chamberlain pond. They pass
ed Thanksgiving with his brother, A.
e. Locke and family, returning to
Solon to start for Boston Friday with
his two deer.
The meat famine is over. Beef and
pork must take another drop, now
that the deer are SO plenty in this
section that several have been shot
within the past two weeks, some quite
near the village. Among the lucky
hunters are Rose Hight, Alonzo Cor
Guy Bartlett, Harold Dunton, Harold
Corson, Nahum Cook. Merle Hall and
A. w. Boston.
Costello Williams arrived in town
November "a and he and Prof. Boston
have gone north on hunting trip,
hoping to return to IslebOro in a
few days with two deer each.
We have heard of one man. Mr..
Davis of Wellington, who went out
hunting for deer one day and upon
returning found that one weighing
200 pounds had walked into his en-
closure. Mrs. Davis had been away
for several weeks visiting her people
in other states.
A rifle club was organized here a
few weeks ago. November "a a shoot
ing match was held resulting in vic
tory to the side of which Harold Cor
son was captain, Frank Butler max
ing the best shot. A ball In Grange
hall with music by Towne's orchestra
and an oyster supper was rendered
the winning side. Mr. and Mrs. e. r..
Berry served the supper, christening
the new bowls which had recently
been added to the number. on hand by
the ladies of the Baptist Auxiliary
as slight token Of appreciation OF
the free use of the dining hall for
ice cream sales during the summer.
A moving picture company enter
tanned at Wesserrunsett hall Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday evenings of
last week.
December IL, under the auspices of
the Ladies Auxiliary of the Baptist
church, there will be held chicken
pie supper from to 7.30 at rs cents
per plate, to be followed by pro-
gram of one and one-half hours. One
of the principal features will be read
ings by Miss Vivian Laughton, with
musical selections by local talent.
Miss Laughton comes highly recon-
mended Another feature Of the even
ing will be a sale of honey, aprons.
towels, bed comforters, handkerchiefs
and other useful and fancy articles.
Admission to entertainment 10 and Is
cents. Remember, Athens, December
IL.
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NEW AnyERrrsrMrNrs.

Notice--G. o. Aver.
Suits-E. b. Carter.
Notice--Daniel Lewis.
Glasses-A. B. Borden.
For Sale. w. Blunt.
Hosiery-H. c. Judkins.
For Sale--Joseph Butler.
Notice-James E. Hewey.
Drugs-Sampson & Avore.
Fur Coats-Ira A. Norton.
Xmas-Dyer Dry Goods Co
Saturday Special--Lambert.
Fur Coats-Chas. +. Ward Co.
New Northumberland Isles.
For Sale-Stlnchfieid & Smith.
rrappers-Hudson Bay Imp. Co.
Girl Wanted-Mrs. S. r. Haines
Exceptional Values-S. Russakoff
Cut Flowers-Edward Bergstrom
Linoleums-Atherton Furniture Co.
Christmas Shopping--W. p. Ordway.
Merrill Pianos-J. N |. j. Smith.
Foreclosure Notice-Margaret j. Armstron,
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The Grange fair will be held
December IA. 10, and 16, 1910.
The play, "Under the Laurels," prom
ises to be the best ever given by the
Grange. The chicken pie supper as
usual will be one of the best. Pa
irons who have not been seen by the
committee please bring in pies and
cakes.
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II had been troubled with constipa-
ton for two years and tried all Of the
best physicians in Bristol. Tenn, and
they could do nothing for me-" writes
Thos. e. Williams, Middleboro, Ky.
Two packages Of Chamberlain 3
Stomach and Liver Tablets cured me. "
For sale by G. r. Fogg.
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WILL WORK FOR PAR.
GELS POST LAW
Majority of Maine Delegation In Con-
gress Favor Progressive Law.

Somerset county Is the home OF a
great many people who favor parcels
post, because they realize how 1t Will
open the doors of opportunity to those
who live away from the great centers
Of population. Perhaps they were
thinking of this when they marked
their ballots September IL, and again
perhaps not. In either case they will
be interested to read the frank letters
printed below. The fact that both can
didates for the most eagerly sought
office of United States Senator so free
ly commit themselves, indicates that
at last public opinion has made itself
felt:
Skowhegan, Me-, Nov. %, 1910
Editor Independent-Repo
Skowhegan, Me.
Dear Sir:
Answering your favor in regard to
my position on the parcels post law,
beg to assure you that. l am unquali-
fiedly In favor of the same, and Will
do everything in my power to aid in
the enactment of such law.
Very truly yours,
6 w GOULD
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BIRTHS.

Madison-November 23. to the wife
of Anthony Dennis, son.
Bingham-To the wife of Wills j.
Vining, a son, 60 1-2 pounds.)
Canaan-November 26, to the wife of
BENZ. Fitzgerald, son.
Acknowledgements 20, to the wife OF
Linwood Worster, a daughter Is lbs.)
Bingham-November 81, to the wife
of Raymond Sawtelle, son.
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At the Congregationalist church
Sunday evening. the praise service
by the mems choir, accompanied by
eornet and violin. was followed by
an address on Thanksgiving by Rev.
&. l.. Marsh of Providence, r. |. The
speaker said that to have a properly
thankful heart the following things
we're necessary to a man: Sacred
memories of the past; a purposeful
life; vision of higher things and the
friendship of Jesus Christ. Mr.. Marsh
has often In times past spoken in
Skowhegan but never to more pur-
pose.
D. H. Perkins will preside at a mass
meeting to be held In G. A r. hall
Monday evening, to pave the way for
such organization as will be neces-
sary to meet the issues involved In
the resubmission of the prohibitory
law. The public Is cordially invited,
and participate. There will be spe-
cial music arranged by Mrs. Nettie
Paddock and Mrs. E. T. Moore, and
among the speakers will be Hon
Frank Thompson, Congressman-elect
s. w. Gould, L. L. Walton, Leslie
Jacobs, Mrs Grace Coburn Smith,
Judson Packard, and other prominent
citizens.
The annual meeting of the Somerset
Veterans association will be held in
the Municipal court room on Decem-
ber 8, opening at 1000 a. m. Major
J w. Fogler will give the welcome
address Election of officers for 1911
will occupy the morning session. A
twenty-five cent dinner will be served
in G. A. r. hall by the ladies OF the
Relief Corps. The afternoon session
will be devoted to the usual exercises
consisting of music, songs, readings,
sneeches and the discussion OF the
question (Which was the Most Criti-
cal Period for the Union Cause Dur
ing the War and Why" by the Com
rades.
Thornton Merriam was reelected
president of the local Y. M. Z. A. at
the semi-annual meeting held in the
club rooms Tuesday night. Other OF
ficers chosen we're: Vice President,
Carroll Flanders; Secretary, FRANK
Emery, Jr.; Assistant Secretary, Cliff
ton Wheeler; Treasuref Gerald Mar
BILE. A special vote of thanks was
extended to Roy Steward, Erroi
Chase, and Blinn Goodrich, for their
efficient work as members OF the So
cial committee. Plans for the winter
include the formation of a hockey
team a series of informal entertain
ments. a play, and in the near future
a Sunday afternoon mass meeting
with some speaker of prominence In
the State or national organization.
In spite of unfavorable weather,
the fair at the First Baptist church
Wednesday evening was distinct
success both socially and financially.
So many were kept away by the storm
however, that the committee in
charge decided to repeat the affair
Friday afternoon. The program ar
ranged and given under the direction
of Mrs. Philo Steward was as fol-
lows: Selection on victrola, Mrs. Roy
Marston; recitation, Mrs. Murray;
duet, violin and organ. Prof. Kendall
and Miss Annie Allen; song, by Mrs.
Eta SWEET Bradley; piano solo, Miss
Mary Emery; songs, by male quar-
tette, Messrs. Moore. Hall, Lyons and
Healey; Victrola selections, Mrs
Marston; reading, Mrs. Murray; song,
Beryl Nye; piano solo, Miss Emery;
song, Tom Coburn; Victrola, Mrs.
Marston.
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Lewiston, Me-. Nov 26, 1910.
Editor Observation-Disclosures,
Skowhegan, Me.
My Dear Sir:
Replying to your favor of the 23rd
inst, will say that you can put me
down as favoring the parcels post
law, and ready to do anything l can
at the earliest available time to hasten
its enactment.
Very truly yours,
d. ]. McGILLICUDDY.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-01
Hoods
SarsapariIIa

Eradicates scrofula and all
other humors, cures all their
effects, makes the blood rich
and abundant, strengthens all
the vital organs. Take it.
chocolated tablets called Sarsatabs.
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CENTENARY
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

f. L. Hayward. Pastor
Residence, IL Island Avenue.
Morning service at 1O.45. sunday
school at H. Epworth league at o.
Leader Lena Packard
ID. m. short address by pastor fol-
lowed by social service.
Tuesdav evening at 730 Glass Meet
ing.
Thursday evening at 7.30. Genera
Prayer Meeting.
Tuesday evening at 7.30, Class Meet
ing
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RYBODY,C
L. COLUMN ~

Advertisements In this column not
to exceed five lines inserted once for
IS cents. four times for SO cents. Each
additional line five cents. In comput-
ing lines reckon on an average or
words. Stamps taken.
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When your feet are wet and cold.
and your body chilled through and
through from exposure. take a big
dose of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
battle your feet in hot water before
going to bed. and you are almost GER
tain to ward off severe cold. For
sale by G. r. Fogg.
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Monuments
and Tablets
MARBLE AND GRANITE
Reliable 1st class work, write
for designs and prices.
EDWIN w. MARBLE
Skowhegan, Me.
Best Auto Bargain
Yet !!

offer my 4-cylinder, IS horsepower
Pope-Toledo 5-passenger Automobile
for sale at only $500. 112 in. wheel base.
has top wind shield, prestolete tank,
trunk carrier, speedometer, etc., New
rear tires, forward tires first class.
and two extra shoes; newly painted
and guaranteed In first class condi-
tion. Only reason for selling, have a
larger car. Address, tf-39
H. j. CROSS, Augusta, Me.
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Robert Morris, Pastor.

Residence. "a Main street.
Morning service at 1915 with ser
mon by the pastor. Subject: "The Es-
sentials of Religion" Sunday scnooi
at 10. Philathea Bible Class at IL
Christian Endeavor meeting at s.
Special service at o'clock. Suotect
of sermon by the pastor: "A Tale That
Is Told" Prof Kendall will give
violin selections.
Prayer meeting at 7.3o Thursday
evening.
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

The Christian Science Society. M.di-
son avenue. corner Russell street. Ser
vices Sunday morning at 1915 and
Wednesday evenings at 7.30.
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Rockland, Me-. Nov. 10, 1910.
Editor Observation-Disclosures.
Skowhegan, Me.
Dear Sir:
Yours of the 9th just at hand on
account of my absence from home. II
seems strange to me to be asked In
Maine how | stand towards a parcels
post, as l have advocated the estab-
ushment of parcels post In most oil
my addresses to the State Grange
from 1897 to 1907, but in answer to
your question will say: l am thor
oughly and unreservedly in favor OF
a parcels post system. l send you an
abstract taken from my address to the
State Grange in 1906, which fully de-
fines my position on this very i'm
portant subject. II you will look In
the Grange Journal Of that year, you
will find just what my position is.
Fraternally,
o. GARDNER.
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Church Notes
ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL

CHURCH.
BENJAMIN B. Merrill, Pastor.
Residence. lis Main st.
Telephone. 107-2.
Morning worship at 1915. Subject of
sermon: "A Mans Hour sunday
school at IL.
Conservation meeting or the Chris-
tian Endeavor society at 6.
Praise and preaching service at l.
Subject: "Our Country's Greatest
Need"
This evening there will be mis-
sionary meeting in the vestry with re-
ports from the meetings of the Wo-
mans Board in New York by the dele
gates. Mrs. Marsh and Miss Page.
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The subject of the Epworth League
meeting Sunday evening was THE
sin of the drink traffic" it being the
Worlds Temperance Sunday. Miss
Ethel Brainerd was the leader
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SEVENTH DAY ApvENTIsTs.

Mission on corner of Madison av-
enue and Russell street. Sabbath
School at Q p. m. Saturday. Meeting
Sunday evening at 7.30 p. m. Prayer
and praise services Tuesday and Fri
day evening at 730. The public Is
cordially invited.
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MARRIAGES..

observation-disclosures "a, Ernest
Emerson and Flora b. Reed of Madi-
son, by Rev. S. F. Emerson.
Solon-Novembe "a, John McCollar
of Bingham and Miss Jennie Healey OF
Concord, by Rev. J. r. Wilson.
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Waterville. Me-, Nov. 2l, 1910.
Editor IndependentRepo
Skowhegan, Me.
Dear Sir:
In reply to your letter of recent
date in which you ask for my views
upon a parcels post, l wish to state
that from the time the question was
first discussed, l have believed in and
advocated the same. In my opinion
the enactment of a law which would
provide for the transportation by the
government of parcels, would be in
the interest of all the people.
Your very truly,
CHARLES F. JOHNSON.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-01
DEATHS.

Oakland, Cal-Nov. Is, VIM. b:
Goodwin, formerly of Fairfield, aged
Bingham-N 81, Mrs. John
aged 81 years.
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Local News


]. II. Mathews was In Wateryille on
business yesterday.
A baby boy was born to Mrs. Arthur
Guulette Thanksgiving morning.
o. ]. GAIA went to Waterville
Wednesday morning on business.
Michael o'Brion on skowhegan
spent Thanksgiving in Wateryille.
Wallace Lashon. clerk In the store
of Jewett & Parkman. is confined to
his bed with pneumonia.
Charles Turner, who has been the
guest of friends in Jackman for q
few days, has returned home.
Miss Violet Robinson spent Thanks
giving with friends in Jackman and
returned to her home Wednesday.
Misses Irene and Clara Pooler of
Waterville, spent Thanksgiving with
their aunt, Mrs. Joseph Lashon.
Hon. Martin Blaisdell and wife of
Waterville, were entertained by Mrs.
E. W. Marble Thanksgiving day.
George Flye of Skowhegan. who has
been spending few days in Lewis
ton, returned home Wednesday night.
Mrs. Mamie Boston of Waterville
spent several weeks in Skowhegan
visiting her mother, Mrs. David
Gagne
Joseph Buteau, formerly hack
driver of Skowhegan, moved his
household goods to Watervile Mon
day morning.
Mrs. Albert Nutting and three chill
dren of Skowhegan were recently
guests of Mrs. Nutting's mother, Mrs.
Nellie Maxwell, in Winthrop.
During the month of November
there were recorded at the town
ClcIh OlhCt ci6ut mdi id6CSJ OLA
deaths and three births.
Mrs. David Vigue, who has
been seriously i'll for several weeks,
is able to be up and about again to
the delight Of her many friends.
The marriage intentions of Clifford
w. Jewett of Skowhegan and Jennie
Evelyn Delano of Augusta, are re-
corded at the town clerks office.
Miss Mildred Weston left this
morning for Boston where she will
study music during the coming month
under the direction of Miriam Coch-
rane.
Irving and Chancey Tibbetts and
Webster Keyes returned Tuesday af-
ternoon from hunting trip near
Indian pond, bringing with them four
deer.
Entertainment, music and dialogue,
and social at the Congregational
vestry Friday evening in charge of
Mrs. Greenwood's class. Admission
ten cents.
Frank Stiner, overseer in the fin
ishing department of the Marston
Worsted mill, who has been spending
several days at his home In Law
renee, Mass, returned Monday morn
ing.
The High school realized 500 pro-
fit from the result of the play "Hia-
watha," given in the Opera house
November %. The money received
will go toward the expenses of the
Athletic association.
Congressman-elect Gould left by the
noon train Wednesday to attend the
meeting of the trustees of the Uni
yersity of Maine, and the reception to
DR.. Robert j. Alley, the president
elect, who enters upon his duties at
Orono, December |.
About eight inches of snow fell
here Tuesday night, 1t being the first
snow storm of the season in this
vicinity. Previous to this, however,
surrounding towns in a radius of
about twenty miles have had five to
six inches of snow for couple of
weeks.
A surprise was given to Miss Della
Prescott at her home on West Front
street Saturday evening, November
She was presented with a toilet
set Games were nlayad and refrash-
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A girl will believe anything that a
fortune teller tells her, except that
she is going to die an old maid.
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The date given opposite your name
on the paper Is a sufficient receipt Tor
money paid on subscriptions II the
date is Incorrect notify the office al
once.
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SUBSCRIPTION TERMS
BY the Year fIn advance) ...... S1.00
BY the Year TN arrears) ...... $l.50
BY the Copy ..,................ Us
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Advertising rates made known upon
application. Short or longtime cum
tracts made.
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All accounts with L. Groves and son
of Smthfield not settled on or before
Jan. l, 1911, will be placed In the
hands of an attorney for collection
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snow storm of the season in this
vicinity. Previous to this, however,
surrounding towns in a radius of
about twenty miles have had five to
six inches of snow for couple of
weeks.
A surprise was given to Miss Della
Prescott at her home on West Front
street Saturday evening, November
2 She was presented with a toilet
set. Games were played and refresh
ments were served, and all departed
at late hour, after having spent q
very enjoyable evening
From a recent Boston paper 1t ap-
pears that the drawing of Miss Kath-
leen Hathaway of Brockton, former
II of Skowhegan was adjudged the
finest on exhibition at the last Brock
ton fair. Miss Hathaway, who Is but
16 years Of age. has great ability In
this line. and has done fine work in
sketching and coloring.
There will be special service al
the First Baptist church next Sunday
evening at seven o'clock. In addition
to anthems, solos etc, by the choir
Prof. Kendall will give a selection on
the violin. The pastor. Rev. Robert
Morris, will preach. Subject, "A tale
that is told" This sermon was de-
livered several months ago and is be-
ing repeated by special request.
George Burke Of Jackman was
brought here Tuesday by Deputy
Sheriff Charles Chute and was given
a hearing before Judge F. F. Law
renee In the municipal court on the
charge of single sale. The case was
hotly contested, Hon. L. L. Walton
appearing for the respondent and w.
II. Halves for the State. It occupied
the greater part Of the day. The re-
spondent was found guilty and fined
$50 and costs which amounted to
$37.72 and in default of payment 80
days In jail.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-08-18
GUN WAS LOADED
Young Man Kills Another With Gun
He Thought was Empty

Dell Rapids-David Sinner, aged Is,
is dead as the result Of the acct
dental discharge of 22-calibre rife,
name, when the accident occurred.
The fatality happened on one of the
principal streets on Sunday evening,
at about o'clock, and Is attributed to
an idea that there was no cartridge in
the gun at that time
The fatality happened on one of the
principal streets Of Dell Rapids on
Sunday evening, at about 6 O'Clock,
and is attributed to an idea that there
was no cartridge in the gun at that
time.
The story cleaned from the evidence
was to the effect that the boys had
been out shooting at mark with the
rife. That they believed all the
cartridges had been fired. bocause one
OF them tried to shoot at mark just
before the shooting of Sinner
Sather took the gun, after that eff
fort was made and playfully pointing
it at Sinner, pulled the trigger. @
There was report and the bullet
struck Sinner on the left side OF the
nose. 1t passed upward and inwa ID
penetrating the brain and causing al
most instant death
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-08-18
BEADLE |SPOS|NG
BUT FOR STATUE OF HIMSELF
TO BE PLACED IN NICHE
IN THE CAPITOL
FATHER OF SCHOOL FUND
And States Foremost Educator Will.
Thus be Honored by His Fell
low Citizens and Co.
Workers

Sioux Falis-General W. H. H.
Beadle of Madison is in the city to
pose the first time for H. Daniel Web
ster, the sculptor, who is to make a
statue of the general, to be placed in
the capitol of the state of South Da-
kota at Pierre.
General Beadle and Mr.. Webster re-
turned recently from visit to Pierre,
where the committee of the state ed
ucational association, under whose
direction the statue is being made
and will be placed, had conference
with Mr.. Webster, adopted the plans
and ideas which Mr.. Webster suggest
ed and the model and the artist re-
turned to Sioux Falls to begin work
upon the statue.
The studio in which the clay mod
ell will be fashioned, at the home o.
Mrs. Webster, mother of the artist,
1922 West Twelfth street, is ready for
occupancy, and actual work has begun
The statue will be full size and will
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-08-18
A Bernhardt Trick.

Mme. Sarah Bernhard, who Is sup
posed to be something of an artist as
well as an actress, was recently call
ed upon in one of her marvellous crea-
tons to enact the role of sculptor.
and to model certain bust in view Of
the audience This fairly electrified
the critics, but when going into rhap-
sodies over the technical skill in han
ding the clay which Nine. Bernhard
exhibited they showed that they knew
little Of the artistic tricks of actors
and actresses; as a matter Of fact, she
does nothing Of the kind. The bust
is modelled and baked. and over it is
placed damp clay of the same color.
This the talented actress merely pulls
off, exposing the beautifully modelled
head underneath.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-08-18

dries to be made fresh and white, EN-.
ploy some one to do the work in their
homes, or get busy themselves. and
with the aid of washing machines or
stationary tubs, manage to do their
own laundry work.
In the smaller cities of Italy there
are public laundries at which the
women Of the place congregate, COM
Ing from all directions, each with her
basket of sotled clothes balanced on
her head. At these laundries there
are long stone basins filled with wa
ter, and there side by side the women
and young girls stand, sometimes pro-
tected by roof, but quite as often in
the open air. All through the proc
ess of rubbing and rinsing and beating
the articles on the stone side of the
basin. the voluble Italians carry on a
lively conversation, exchanging the
news of the day with as much gusto
as do the females of our acquaint-
ance who gather around the card ta-
bles.
AS much of the clothing of the
town-folk is washed in the one long
basin, the water early becomes-well,
the opposite of clean-and when the
last drop is squeezed from the gar
ments and they are carried home to
dry they are in no condition to be
used as advertisements for washing
powder. Passing through the towns,
the tourist often finds the quaint homes
and beautiful landscape adorned with
these not overly white articles of
dress, as the Italian housewife has not
the slightest compunction In hanging
the garments from her windows, or
any other available place. The river
bank furnishes convenient place for
those living near it, and in Naples
there is always more or less clothing
spread out to dry on the stone wall
which guards the fashionable drive
way from the beautiful bay.