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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
Japan,s Giant Wrestlers.

japanese wrestlers are not to be coE.
fused with Japanese opponents Of jiu
jitsu. The wrestlers belong to the
older school, in which weight Is par.
amount quality. 1t Is remarkable
thing that race which Is on the av.
erage four or FIVE inches under the Eu-
ropean standard In point Of height
should have produced special cult OF
wrestlers who are giants In stature
and strength. The leading wrestlers
of Tokyo or Osaka or Hiogo are all
men at least six feet In height and
weighing perhaps 300 pounds. They
are race apart. Wrestling is an oc.
cupation which has been handed iown
from father to son for many genera
lions. And the explanation of their
prowess is that they have always been
meat eaters, while the rest Of Japan,
either from choice or necessity, have
been In the main vegetarians.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
He Could Weld an AK.

The skill of the old Maine shipbuild-
ers In the use of the adj and broadax
was wonderful. One old time yarn Is
of q carpenter who applied very drunk
at q shipyard for employment In or
der to have a little fun with him the
foreman set him to give proof of his
skill by hewing out wooden bolt with
no chopping block but a stone. The
carpenter accomplished his difficult
task without marring the keen edge of
the broadax and showed the foreman
a neatly made bolt. Then he brought
the ak down with terrific blow that
shattered Its edge upon the stone. II
can hew fust rate on your chopping
block" he hiccoughed. "but I'll be
blamed II ! car make the ak stick In
1t when git through" The story runs
that the foreman lost no time In en-
ploying such workman.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
A Victim of Leprosy.

son my travels In Venezuela" said a
New York man, 81 stayed In a hotel
with a young man In whose family
there was the faint of leprosy, though
he apparently did not have It One
night sitting at dinner he became an
CRY at a waiter and brought his hand
down on the table with full force. He
instantly realized that he did not feel
the blow and sat looking at his hand,
his face whitening with horror. Give
me your knife. Bob he said to his
chum. He grabbed the pocketknlfe In
frenzy and stabbed the side of his
hand with vicious cuts from finger tip
to wrist You may not know that lep-
rosy appears In the side of the hand.
numbness being sign. The man did
not feel the cuts. He arose from the
table, knocking over his chair, rushed
out into the courtyard Of the hotel. and
we heard the quick tang Of revolver
shot, telling us how he had conquered
the leper's curse by ending his life
New York Times.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
sKOWHEGAN MARKET.
Prices Paid Producers

Prices Paid Producers
Wool-Unwashed. 23c to 25c per ID.
Hides and skins-Hides. 7c to &c
lamb skins. aoc to soc each.
Reans--Hand picked. yellow eyes.
$3.50 to $3.50; pea beans. $3.50.
Beef-Ox beef, &c to &c.
Pc ultry-Fowls. lac to Ice per lb.;
chicken. 1Sc to zoe.
Round Hog-11c.
Tallow-Rough. &c. per lb.
per ID.
Potatoes--35c per bushel.
Chsese-I6c. to 18c per lb.
Retail Market.
Flour-Spring Wheat Patent. s6.25
and $3.50: winter wheat pat, $7.25.
cracked corn. $40 per bag.
Oats-57 ID per bushel:
gluten. $1.65 per cwt.
Cotton eeed-31.s0
Mixed feed@si.4s per cwt.
Salt Pork--16c by thu Dbl. 200 lbs.
Cheese-2oc to 22c per Id.
Butter-a0c per lb.
Teas-25c. to 60c. per h.
Coffee-20c to SIC per Id.
Lard-Domestic lie; pure 1bc: COM
Moiasses-Pure Ponce. 4oc. to soc.
suEar--.sranulated sugar best quail
ity. 10 lbs for 800; brown. - lbs.
Potst oes-New. 1sc per ok.
Dry Fish-Cod. &c. to 1oc. per h.:
onions-Sc per lb.
On &c per ID.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16

An imitation diamond is never SC
brilliant as a genuine stone. II your
eye is not experienced enough to de.
tect the difference. very simple test
Is to place the stone under water. The
imitation stone Is practically extin-
guished, while a genuine diamond
sparkles even under water and Is dis
tinctly visible. When possible, place a
genuine stone beside the possible imi-
tation under water. and the contrast
will be apparent to the least expert
enced eyes.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16

The Outlook presents today con-
Else summary of the Ballinger case
rhe facts are given briefly, but with
considerable detail. and the tone of
he article is fair and judicial through
out In 50 far as 1t undertakes TO
pass judgment, 1t is extremely eau
tious not to overstep the bounds OF
what can be asserted without any sub
Stantial doubt. While. therefore.
there is an absence of any harsh
Characterization of Secretary Balm
gers conduct. it is remarkable that
on practically all the main points in
The controversy, the findings OF the
judicial writer of the Outlook article
are against Mr.. Dallinger. We are
luath." says the Outlook, to believe
that anything that Mr.. Ballinger has
lone has been with wrong intent;
nevertheless, the evidence is clear
that the ethical standards which MIR.
Ballineer has adopted are not those
which the American people in these
days have a right to expect in their
public servants" And gently as the
Outlook article touches on the bad
figure the secretary cut ON the wit
ness stand. il is nevertheless con
strained to say that he has been eva
siye in his answers" and has made
statements which. as they would or
dinarly be understood, do not accord
With the facts" When to these things
are added the indisputable fact that
ne has shown in dozen ways his
want of sympathy with the conserva-
ton policy to which the present ad-
ministration, like it's predecessor, is
en- phatically pledged, the question o.
The propriety of his remaining at the
head of the interior department seems
to admit of but one answer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
THURSDAY, JUNE is, 1910.
The War Cry

1t Is probably entirely proper and
within the bounds of good political
wisdom for the Democrats of the
State of Maine to announce the claim
thus early that Maine is going over
to the democratic column this fall,
but it certainly strikes the average
man as a pretty far-fetched PROPOSE
ton. What there Is to be found in
Legislature to encourage them in this
belief is beyond us. Their chief
understandable Sentinel-is parading
column of figures about State IL
nances morning after morning, but
nothing in them is Of very conyinc-
ing character. Its editorial columns
frequently belch forth good deal OF
illogical matter touching the man
agement of the State, but since the
death of the lamented Tom Murphy no
man reads the Waterville exchange
for the cleaning of important facts.
Still, despite these things, the cry
goes up from the Listen to
the Democratic noise; why, it means
that Maine is surely going demo-
cratic"
Nonsensei Noise and wild claims
never yet carried the State of Maine,
and never will. 1t will not in this
year of our Lord, nineteen hundred
and ten.
Another thing, IL the democratic
party ever gets a victory in Maine 1t
will be under the impulse of some
other and better and safer and saner
and more consistent leader than Will
liam r. Pattangall. This same Mr..
Fattangall has been working for the
nomination of Col. Plaisted ever since
Obadiah Gardner had his tilt with
him in the Maine House. Obadiah
Gardner was the logical candidate for
the Office, but because Mr.. Pattangall
thought otherwise he has stirred up
this continual strife against Mr..
Gardner.
Up here at the county convention the
word was given out to get enthusi-
astic." Down in Waterville on Tues
day the word which was whispered
down the line was "claim everything"
And at Augusta on Wednesday they
not only claimed everything, but they
tried to build ten-foot fence around
the whole State.
We don't like to see anybody STAN
peded and so we suggest that the
sober-minded men of this county give
good heed to the dictates of common
Sense and sound reasoning and so
avoid being led into the snares of this
new brand Of democratic enthusiasm.
The Democrats must win over 5000
more votes than they mustered after
an unusually hard fight of two years
ago, and whether that Is possible or
not depends on the Republicans of
Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Farms-E. A. Strout.
For Sale-Isaac Dyer.
Notice-M. Marie Lane.
r. Clifford
Fire Salem. b. Heselton.
Good Clothes-Ira A. Norton.
Pruning. etc-Blaine S. Viles
Serge Suits-Chas. F. Ward Co.
Trustees Sale-Portland Trust Co.
Hawkes. Cut Glass-W. F. Robbins.
Golden Opportunity-W. p Ordway.
Farms for Sale-Flanders & Cleveland.
Warm Weather Goods-H. C. Judkins.
More work-Underwood Typewriter
Co.
Ready Money-Skowhegan Savings
Bank.
when We Were Twenty One"-Lake-
wood Theatre.
Stage Coach Days-Flrst National
Bank.
Satisfied ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Cash Mar
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
Lakewood Notes.

The Band concert at Lakewood next
Sunday will be by the Lakewood band,
Elmer E. Towne, leader.
The Friday night dances after the
theatre will continue throughout the
season.
Lakewood patrons should know
early in the season that the service at
Lakewood Inn is even better than
ever. Ira Pollard, manager of the
Inn, has served as chef at the Con-
gress Square Hotel in Portland, the
Elmwood, the Smell House at Houl-
ton and the Megantic Club House. All
who have visited Lakewood Inn this
season have been pleased with the
excellent meals served. Careful at
tention is given to theatre parties and
a special dinner is served each Sun
day. Meals are served either on the
American or European plan at all
hours of the day or evening.
William T. Clark of the Checkers
Cottage at Lakewood, with friend,
caught thirty-two bass last Monday
morning.
The laughable comedy 1.-THE New
Boy" is pleasing the audience at
Lakewood theatre this week and the
new Lakewood Stock Company con-
tinues to make a favorable impress
sion.
The play at Lakewood Theatre next
week will be Nat Goodwin's and Max
inc Elliott's greatest success, When
We Were Twenty-one.' This Is sure
to prove one of the most attractive
bills of the summer season.
There will he the usual SATURDAY.
matinee at Lakewood theatre this
season, but it is the intention of the
management to make these matinees
more popular than ever. and careful
attention will be given that the stan
dard of the matinee shall equal the
evening performance. AS a special
inducement on next Saturday all chill
dren of twelve years of age or young
er when accompanied by parents will
be admitted free to the theatre.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
States His Position.

The ependent-Reporter received
a call from Mr.. Harry L. Goodrich of
Palmyra today and learned from him
that while he is making no active
personal canvass in the contest for
the Republican nomination of Sheriff
for this county, he leaves the matter
in the hands of his friends and should
they prevail before the convention he
would gladly accept such an honor to
be. their candidate.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
The Case of Ballinger

The following Is from the New
York Post which comments on the
Outlook's summary of the Ballinger
investigation. No one can charge The
Outlook with being unfair in the
Ballinger-Glavis controversy. Week.
by week 1t has followed the investiga-
ton very carefully and its general
conclusions in the matter will be read
with interest:
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16

Had Col. Fred Hale won out for the
nomination for Congress In the First
District, the Democrats would have
been In fair way to carry the Dis
trict; but with that splendid citizen,
Hon. Asher Kinds, as candidate,
there is no more prospect of demo-
cratic success than there Is In the
State at large. The Republicans have
certainly chosen wisely and we'll.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
Judues' Wius.

The wig is only worn by English
barristers to give them a stern, judi
cial appearance. and no one can say
that 1t fails In this respect. The GUS
tom was originated by French Judge
In the seventeenth century when. hap
pening to don marquis wig one day,
he found 1t gave him such a stern and
dignifed appearance that he decided
to get one for himself and wear 1t at
all times In court. This he did, and
the result was so satisfactory from a
legal point of view that not only
judges, but barristers also. took up the
custom throughout Europe.-London
GraDhic
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
Consistent Theory.

Don't you believe the husband Is
the head of the house and should have
the final say?"
Certainly I do"
'9Then why don't you come out In
the open and say SOP"
Because my wife won't let me-
EXCHANGE
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
Acquitted.

"Sirr' said the young woman. with
what seemed to be indignation.
The young man looked embarrassed.
"Yes, l did kiss you," he admitted.
"but was impulslvely insane"
'That means that a man would be
lunatic to kiss me7"
"WeIl. any man Of discretion would
be Just crazy to kiss you"
This seemed to end the strain, and.
no jury being present to muddle at
fairs, satisfactory verdict was
reached
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16

The Farming Special" is attract
ing good crowds in various parts of
Maine. Such a plan of education is
sure to work beneficially for the farm
ers of the State. The spirit of COM
merciaIism should not be allowed to
enter into the curriculum.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
Suspicious Routine.

Good Man-Ah. my poor fellow.
feel sorry for you! Why don't you
work. When / was young, for ten
years l was never In bed after San
hours work before breakfast, then FIVE
hours work. then dinner. then four
hours more work, then supper, then
bed. then up again at the next morn
ing
Loafer-I say. guv'nor, where did ye
serve yer time. San Quentin or Fol-
som?-San Francisco Star.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
Easily Convinced.

Would Be Contributor lat editors
desk)-Here's a joke, Mr.. Editor. that
I'll guarantee was never In print be-
fore. Editor latter reading it)-Dont
doubt your word In the least, sir.-Lon-
don Tit-Bits
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16

Blunt but true" is the composite
comment of the British press OIL
Poosevelt's advice regarding Egypt
Exchange.
That Is better than a composite
comment reading, "Suave but insin-
cere.'
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Robert Morris, Pastor.

Resfdence, n MAIN Street.
Morning service at 1915. Chorus
choir Mrs. Philo Steward, leader. Sab
bath School at IL. Philathea b...e
Glass for young ladies at IL.
At Z o'clock in the evening the pas
tor will deliver the baccalaureate SER
mon before the graduating class of
the High school. There will be spe-
cial music under the leadership of
Mrs. Philo Steward. The other church.
es of the town will unite in the SER
vice.
Regular prayer meeting at 7.30
Thursday evening.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
Knees Became Stiff
Five Years Of severe RheumatIsm

Five Years OF severe KnouSnatIom
The cure of Henry J. Goldstein, IA
Barton Street, Boston, Mass. Is anoth-
er victory by Hoods Sarsaparilla-
This great medicine has succeeded In
many cases where others have utterly
failed. Mr.. Goldstein says: II sur.
kept me from business and caused ex-
cruciating pain. MY knees would be-
come as stiff as steel. tried many
medicines without relief. then took
Hoods Sarsa parilla. soon. felt much
better, and now consider myself en-
tirely cured. I recommend Hoods"
Get It today In usual liquid form or
chocolated tablets called oAroaeapes
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16

az cannot live but a week longer wiz
out you"
"Foolish talk, duke. How can you
fix on a specific length Of time"
'Ze landlord Ak on 1t, miss, not IT,
Louisville CourierJournal.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
His Question.

His Question.
Edgar. aged six. was recently sent to
school for the first time. and upon his
return home he asked. Papa. who
taught Adam the alphabet~
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16

The State was won for the Maine
Democracy at Augusta on Wednes-
day. Talk is cheap-especially Pat
tangall's.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16

Uncle Joe Cannon is going to take
the stump and defy his political enc
mies. That means a triumph for I'm
Gle Joe. The people in Illinois have
pretty wholesome respect for the
speakers judgment on things politi-
cal.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
CENTENARY
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

r. La nay W dTu, TdStoi
Residence Is Island Avenue.
Morning worship at 1915. Subject:
who knoweth whether thou art come
into the Kingdom for such time as
this?" Esther abba. Vested choir,
Mrs. VIM. Emery, leader Sunday
school at IL. Epworth league at $50.
o'clock service omitted to unite
with Baptist church for Baccalaureate
service.
There will be an Official Board
meeting Monday evening at 100.
The Methodist Sewing Circle will
hold it's regular business meeting at
Mrs. Thompson's, 81 Winter St., on
June goth. at two o'clock. All MEM
bers are cordially invited
Tuesday evening 1880, Class and Pro-
bationers Meeting. Thursday evening,
7.30, General Prayer Meeting.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16

Cards of Thanks, Resolutions of Ke-
spect and lists of presents aceonpas nns
ANNIVERSARIES. etc, inserted at cents
per line with oS'q Iess than q
cents Notices of Meetings OF FRA
ernal cS Clues Sniess the
~etharin9s are held for the purpose OF
RAISING money-then they would come
under head of paid notices, nearly
Z 900 names, subscribers writing the
INDEPENDENT REPORTER with re-
cards to their subscription must De
sure to give exactly the postomce al
dress to which the papes Is gong, m
IL delivered by rural carrier. This Is
especially Important when a c ahnnSS
Also be observed when making re-
mittances and at all other times. Ad-
dress all communications. and make
all remittances payable to The lnde-
pendent Reporter Company Skowhe-
gan. Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
We'll Trained.

Mrs. Boggs-Mr Meekman is
splendid example Of what man ought
to be. Mr.. Boggs-Not at all. He's a
splendid example of what wife, two
sisters, a grownup daughter and
mother-in-law think man ought to be.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16

True Happiness.
About the happiest man In the world
should be he that, having fad. Is able
to make living at it.-Chicago Rec
ord Herald.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16

Most of the sweet girl graduates
have received their diplomas. They
have told us how to make a success
of life and are now hunting up sum-
mer jobs.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

The Christian Science Society. MIDI
son avenue, corner Russell street. Ser
vices Sunday morning at 1915 and
Wednesday evenings at 7.S0. Subject:
rs the Universe. including Man.
Evolved by Atomic Force?" The public
Ia invited.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16

Already the tide of summer travel
sets Maineward. Well, we can care
for all the aunts and uncles from the
cities provided they pay the cottage
rental.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
DEATHS.
Church Notes
ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH.

Benjamin B. Merrill, Pastor.
Residence, 116 Main st.
Telephone. 1919.
Morning worship at 1915. Sermon
by the pastor. Sunday school at II.
Christian Endeavor meeting at g.
Seven o'clock service omitted on
account of union service at the First
Baptist church.
Prayer meeting this evening at 7.30.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
The Outlet.

Physiology Teacher - Clarence. you
may explain how we hear things. Clar-
ence--Pa tells 'em to ma as q secret,
and ma gives 'em away at the bridge
club.-Cleveland Leader.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
Reckless.

Jaw. come on!' the little boy was
heard to remark. BE sport. I'll bet
yer any amount o. money up to B
cents. "-Harper's.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16

The country still has Congress on
its hands and it's getting well into
June.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
SUBSCRIPTION TERMS.

By the Year (In advanced 4l'o0
Bv the Year (ln arrears) sl'5O
Dy the Copy, NO
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
George Merriam. Pastor.
Residence. 80 Madison Avenue.
Telephone. 1898

Telephone. 1898.
Sunday morning service at 10.45.
Sunday school at ~. Christian En-
deavor meeting at 6. Seven o'cloch
service omitted to unite with First
Baptist for Baccalaureate service.
Regular prayer meeting Thursday
evening at 1880.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16

June 1S--then Teddy comes steam
ing home! Probably that will be a
great and happy day for the Hon. T.
r.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16

Advertising rate made known upon
application. Short or long time con-
tracts made.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16

Speaking OF Making Glasses to Or
der did you ever notice the difference
between the ordinary kind and my
kind. For those who want the finest.
I make the kind which can be set
close to the eyes without touching the
-lashes. A little more cost and addl
tional service. My experience in grind
ing and making lenses for over II
years Is worth something to you, bu,
/ don't charge that way for 1t. PLEASED
to explain to you the advantages OF
for glasses is when the trouble first
begins A preventative Is better than
a cure. My glasses, my lenses, M
prices are three cords that bind my
customers to me with confdence
that can not be shaken. Thoes VINO
have had my service know It is goo1o
and stay with me. / should IKE I"
have you as one of the satisfied ones
DR.. A. B. BORDEN, o. D..
100 Water ST., Skowkegan, Ne
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
SEVENTH DAY ADvENTIsTs.

SEVENTH DAY ADvENTIsTS.
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. PraHr
and praise services Tuesday and Ff4-
day evening at 7.30. The public is
cordially invited.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16

The date given opposite your name
on the paper is a sufficient receipt for
money paid on descriptions. II the
date Is incorrect. notify the office at
once.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
Fifteen Dollar Suits!
Is $500 YOUR SUIT PRICE?

Most every has certain price he always thinks of
in connection with suit purchase With hundreds its
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-16
BIRTHS.

No Anson-June IL, to the wife of
Charles Paine, a son.
No. Anson-June 8, to. the wife of
Herbert Curren, a daughter.