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The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17
1t is Inevitable

Maine has an opportunity to boast
of another product in the Speakers
chair at Washington; that is, she will
if the First District Republicans have
sense enough to knock Fred Hale into
innocuous desuetude and elect Asher
Kinds to Congress- 1t is generally
conceded that If Asher Kinds should
be fortunate enough to beat Senator
Hales son and get elected to Con-
gress. he would be elevated at once
to the office of Speaker. The voters
of the First District should bear this
in mind and vote accordingly--Som-
erset ependent-Reporter.
That it is generally conceded Asher
Kinds, If elected, would be elevated
at once or elevated at all to the speak
ership. Is a bit of news from Show
hegan that is important if true
Meantime our Skowhegan contempor-
ary gives us an intimation Of where
Col. Hale stands in the estimation OF
Somerset county insurgents that Is
Illuminating. Has that abandoned
county no respect for hereditary
claims ?"-Portland Argus.
Not a scintilla! We long ago gave
called hereditary claims" 1t doesn't
work with us-doesn't appeal to us as
worth a picayure. We prefer to see
every man stand on an equal FOOTING
with every other man, and when pub
lie patronage is invoked in the aid of
cherished baby boy, we are agin it
every time.
Speaking of Asher Kinds and the
speakership if the Argus isn't feign-
ing it has been sleeping when it says
that our reference to the subject is
bit of news" The Argus should
know that If Asher Kinds Is sent to
Congress his knowledge of the rules
of the House. his personal popularity
and his intimate acquaintance with
every Congressman who has sat IN the
House for a decade, are factors which
are bound to work to his advantage.
Furthermore, The Argus should know
that Mr.. Kinds name has been con-
nected with that of the speakership
by numerous party men now sojourn-
ing in Washington. His fitness for the
office being conceded, and his likeli-
hood of getting the First District nomi-
nation and election, what argument
does the Argus happen to think OF
why the "bit of news" should be SO
important If true?
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17
THURSDAY, MARCH Il.
Wise Legislation

The actionSo of the citizens of Show
hogan in town meeting assembled in
voting to accept the report of the spe-
cial committee which reported un-
favorably on the plan to change our
form of government will meet with
general satisfaction everywhere.
People living quite outside the boun-
daries of the town were interested in
the outcome of this matter and were
solicitous for the welfare of the town.
They had watched the experiences Of
tive forms of government and felt
convinced that Skowhegan would be
making q serious mistake If It should
vote to mortgage her future by any
such unnecessary incumbrance as
city charter would entail. The citi-
zens acted wisely and have success
fully laid the Ghost of the City.
Another commendable thing done
by the citizens of Skowhegan was in
the voting of an appropriation for
medical inspection Of the schools. In
this connection, We wish to congrat-
ulate the Board of Education on the
success of its recently held public
meeting In which the subject of the
medical inspection of schools was
generally and clearly considered and
its Importance properly and consist
emily advocated. This is matter of
prime Importance to Skowhegan and
Skowhegan's boys and girls, and that
the citizens united their efforts in the
protection of these boys and girls
is certainly commendable thing. The
one great appealing thought which
underlies this whole matter of medi-
cal inspection and school manage
ment in its relation to the health of
the students Is in effect that the dull
pupil who is made so by perfectly
remediable physical defects shall be
placed on the same footing with the
bright pupil who is unhampered by
those defects which retard his men
tai growth.
Speaking in a general way of the
recent town meeting we are bound
to confess that it's busy but satisfac.
tory session was splendid illustra-
tion of the ideal method of self
government of which mention was
made In these columns one week ago.
The meeting served but to emphasize
afresh our declaration that the old
town meeting form of government Is
good enough for the enterprssine cit
izens of 30 busy and progressive a
town as Skowhegan.
Rah! Rah, for us
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17
A Subterfuge

For many weeks, the Independent
Reporter has been urging that the
Democratic party drop the miserable
resubmission hobby, take their stand
on less debatable ground. and thus
fight the campaign on sane issues. Ev-
cry time the matter has been mention
ed in these columns, The Maine Demo-
crat has replied by citing compari-
tive statistics of campaigns fought un-
der different issues We felt certain
however that we were voicing the
opinions of great many people with
in the party and the following press
announcement forces us to believe
that the agitation has borne fruit. The
report concerns the recent meeting of
he Democratic State Committee:
One thing which was talked over at
he inform; meeting OF the committee
when the doors were thrown open to
the visitors was the general situation
and the probable issue of the cam
paign. 1t seems that the State COM
mittee has become convinced that the
Democracy cannot win by the cry Of
high license" so a slight change in
the cry will be made, to do this new
term has been coined, something which
will not offend the conservative ele
ment in the party and which will sa-
vor of the old time desire of the most
of the party for free rum. The new
term is local prohibition" Not local
option but local prohibition" 1t SEEM
ed to please the most of the committee
men and the other leaders. 1t means
the same thing but gives the party an
old issue in a new garb.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17
sKOWHEGAN MARKET.
Prices Paid Producers,

FrlCes falu fTCuuceTs.
wool-Unwashed. 2se to soc. per ID.
per lb; calf skins. lac to 1ec per H.. /;
lamb skins. soc to 1926 each,
Beans-Hand picked. yellow eyes.
$3.50 to $3.50; pea beans. $3.50,
tultry--Fowls. 14c to 16c per lb.;
chicken, Ice to zoe.
Round Hog-12c.
Tallow-Rough, &c. per lb.
Butter-First quality, stamped .26c.
Eggs-23c per dozen, fresh.
Potatoes--35c per bushel.
Cheese-16c. to 1Sc per lb.
Retail Market.
Flour-Spring Wheat Patent. $500;
winter wheat pat. 800. Winter wheat
choice. $675.
CGrnIsl;s5 ,a pei. bag; meal and
Oats-62 lac per bushel,
Feed--Middllngs $3.50 per cwt;
gluten. s1.75 per cwt.
Cotton seed-s1,90.
Spring Bran-$l.45 per cwt.
Mixed Feed-s155 per cwt.
Salt Pork-15c by ths bbl. 200 lbsr
Cheese-2Oc to 22c per ID.
Butter-30c per lb.
Eggs-27 per dozen, fresh.
Teas-25c. to 60c. per Id.
Coffee-20c. to 35c per lb.
Lard-Domestic 17c; pure 15c; COM
pound 13c.
Molasses-Pure Ponce. 4oc; to SOC.
sugar-Granulated sugar. best quail
FOR for 800. ' '''' ' ~
Potatoes-New. 15c per pix.
Dry Fish-Cod. Sc. to 10c. per lb.;
Onions-3c per lb
en- 22c per ID.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17
The Man With a Crouch

The most amusing spectacle on the
stage, and one of the saddest sights
in real life, Is the man with the
crouch. In that section of real life
embraced within the confines of
college campus, the man with the
crouch Is particularly out of place.
His entrance upon the scene is al
ways malapropos. When he holds
the center of the stage the gallery
gods howl, and If he stays too long
the hail storm of added eggs and
one-too-fresh vegetables Is ineyi-
table. The man with the crouch
makes his entrance only in order
that he may make his exit. and he
goes out "unwept. unhonored and un-
sung" The week following mid-year
examinations Is a period somewhat
peculiarly adapted to the nourish-
ment of a crouch. You may be right
you doubtless are; but beware of
the crouch. The .much-abused Uncle
Joe Cannon has three-minute
speech. the burden of which runs,
Boys. when you get hold of a good
thing, keep it-keep it," 1t Is good
thing to state your case plainly when
things have gone to suit you, but
when this shows signs of becoming
crouch, just paraphrase the words
of Speaker Cannon: When you get
enough OF good thing, drop it
drop it.-Colby Echo.
The above is from the editorial
columns of the Colby Echo. Yes;
surely, the saddest and at the same
time the most ludicrous spectacle In
all the world is the man who Is out
of sorts with life generally. He is
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17
Political Gatherings

The Republican State Committee
met few weeks ago. discussed ways
and means, and among other things
fought through the next State cam
paign and won. Incidentally, they
selected a date for the ratification OF
what they had already done and for
the formal presentation of their can
didate, Gov. Bert M. Fernald The
date selected for the State convention
is June 20, and the place, Augusta.
Two weeks ago the Democratic State
Committee met. discussed ways and
means, and among other things fought
through the next State campaign, and
knocked Bert M. Fernald into the
shape of a cooked hat. Incidentally
they, too, selected date for the OBJ
seouies and for the formal presenta-
ton of the ever-to-be famous victor,
the Hon. --------! ----------! The date
selected for Mr.. Dash's debut is June
Is, and the place, Augusta.
Two-three-things are important
about the meeting of the Democratic
committee. They chose date for their
convention that is in advance of that
of the Republican party; they appar-
emily did not agree on the matter or
a candidate for governor; and Dr.
Jones, Names National committee
man, declared that real Democratic
enthusiasm would not be manifest un-
until after the nominees are named.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17
Minds of Their Own

Some more anti-Hale candidates
come to the fore in Somerset county
Hon. E. N. Merrill of Skowhegan an
nounces his candidacy for the sena-
torship from the western district. He
believes in direct primaries and Is In
favor of Judge Powers for United
States senator. George Cover Is a
candidate for representative and is for
Powers for senator-Portland Press.
Verify, the woods are full of them
up here in old Somerset. All of which
would seem to argue that the people
IN old Somerset have minds of their
own.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17
Acknowledge 1t
Skowhegan Has to Bow TO the lneVi-
table-ScOres of Citizens
Prove IL.

After reading the public statement
of this representative citizen of
Skowhegan, given below, you must
come to this conclusion: A remedy
which cured years ago. which has
kept the kidneys in good health since,
can be relied upon to perform the
same work in other cases. Read
this:
Walter Groder. North street,
okowhegan. Me-, says: Il had more
or less trouble from my kidneys all
my life. There was some backache
and pain through my loins, but my
worst trouble was from irregular
passages of the kidney secretions. At
night this weakness broke my rest.
Reading of Doan's Kidney Pills and
seeing that they were strongly rec
commended for complaints of this
kind, l concluded to try them, pro-
curing a box at Sampson & Azores
drug store 1t only required few
Gays use 10 relleFe ue anu ny tho
time | had finished the contents of
one box, the trouble with my kidneys
had been corrected. At that time |
gave a public statement in favor of
Doan's Kidney Pills and as / have
been practically free from kidney
trouble SINCE, l am pleased to con-
firm that testimonial. Doan's Kid
ney Pills are all they are represented
to be and are worthy of the strong
est endorsement"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17
Probate Court Business.

After having one of the busiest
sessions for some months the follow
ing business was transacted at the
March term of the Probate court:
Wills presented in the estates of
Charles j. Clifford, late of Palmyra;
Joseph B. Chase, late of Pittsf1eld;
Ann E. Grenny, late of Jackman;
Alice r. Magee, late of Madison;
Moses Brown, late of Detroit.
Wills allowed in estate of John D.
Morrisette, late of Skowhegan; Henry
P. Wellington, late of Hartland;
Helen NJ. Clark, late of Fairfield;
William Fowler, late of Fairfield;
Keziah n Hubbard, late Of Palmyra;
Augusta E. Carsley, late of New
Portland.
Administrations asked for in es-
tates of Susie Bassett, late Of Mos
COW; Henry R. Wright, late OF Show
hegan; Gertrude M. Blecha, late OF
Madison.
Administrations granted In estates
of Levi A. Goodwin, late of Canaan;
Joseph F. Carleton, late Of Norridge-
wock; Charles P. Bigelow, late OF
Norridgewock; Alick Quietly, late of
Jackman; Caroline X. Caswell, late
of Anson; Sarah A. Moody, late of
Hartland.
License to sell real estate asked for
in estate of George A. Mclaughlin,
late of Moscow; John Bunker, late
of Mercer; Velmer Nettie Pushor of
Hartland.
License to sell real estate granted
In estates of Lucinda Baker, late of
Bingham; Angeline Dulac, late of
Fairfield; Charles A. Farnham, late
of Pittsfield; Charles H. and Ma
tilda F. Holden of Madison; Elva E.
and Jessie NJ. Russell of Madison.
Accounts presented in estates of
Lois A. Pease, late of Detroit;
Charles A. Marston, late of Skowhe-
gan; Roxcindia Williams. late of So
lon; Henry Record, late of New
Portland; Frank M. Totman, late of
Fairfield; Matte Ames, late of Show
hegan; Sumner w. Elliott, late of
New Portland.
Accounts allowed in estates of Will
liam c. Parks, late of Pittsfield; Sar-
ah Whitten, late of Pittsfield; Charles
H. Morton, late of Norridgewock;
John NJ. Stafford, late of New Port
lend; Christian Fox Churchill, late
of Ripley; Ashel B. Burdick Of st.
Adams.
Widows allowance asked for in es-
tate of Christian Fox Churchill late
of Ripley.
Guardians appointed: Henry l.. Col
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17
CARD OF THANKS.

We, the household of the late Mrs.
Sarah Luce Tuttle, wish to express
our sincere thanks to our many
friends and neighbors for their
thoughtful kindnesses In our hours
of anxiety and sorrow. Gratefully
would we acknowledge the gift OF
many beautiful floral offerings.
Words feebly express our deep graf
itude to our family physician, Dr.
H. C. Taggart. for his unremittant
and skilled attendance. In our last
offices of love to our dear mother
the words spoken by the officiating
clergyman, Rev. George Merriam
were appropriate comforting and
hopeful, for which we are thankful
Mrs. Mary Patten,
Mr.. Warren Tuttle,
Mrs. Sallie Towle,
Mr.. Charles Tuttle.
Skowhegan, Me-, March IA, 1910.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17

OF the first of these matters-the
convention date-little need be said.
The minority party has always held its
convention after the majority party
but there seems no good reason why,
if little shift about would get rid OF
some of the cob webs of antiquity, the
shift about should not be made.
OF the second. that no candidate was
agreed upon. it is not at all strange.
We pointed out last week that
through the influence of Mr.. Pattan-
gall, editor of the Maine Democrat.
the Democratic party had been
driven upon the shoals again. Sell
FISH party leaders, are now doing
for Obadiah Gardner exactly what
+. l.. Jones, Cyrus w. Davis and
others. did for Samuel w Gould,
namely, force him to give up the al
ways coveted honor of second
nomination. They will succeed in
doing it; mark our prediction. The
editor of the Maine Democrat Is at
his old tricks ruling or running.
Obadiah Gardner is dead goose
The Maine Democrat, mouthpiece of
the writer of Democratic platforms,
has already delivered the funeral
Grafton. Mark all these things and
mark them we'll.
AS to the statement of Committee
man Jones, 1t is extremely import
ant! 1t is as important and authen
tic and timely as his despatch to the
national committee, prophesying vic
tory in the last campaign. 1t is i'm
portant especially for what he did
not say. Committeeman Jones is
great on prophesy. He and c. w
Davis used to claim that there were
10000 Democratic voters in Maine il
they could only be brought to the
polls.
The Jones-Dayis harrangues about
figures and votes always reminded
us. of the following story:
1t was in the days before church
organs and choirs and Deacon Dorsey
volunteered to lead the singing of an
old hymn. He started out very we'll:
My soul, be on thy guard-ten thou
-" and he stopped unable to go any
further because he had such a high
pitch. He started over again, My
soul, be on thy guard-ten thou" and
once more he stopped, this time pitch
ed so low he could not proceed.
Say, Brother Dorsey" said one of
the congregation, hadn't you better
start it with five thousand?"
But we can tell the party right now
that the scheme will never work and
that just so often as the Democratic
party goes before the people with any
other issue except straight out and
out prohibition. just so often will it
come out of battle SCARED and defeat
ed. The party has made all other i'm
portant State issues secondary to that
of resubmission, high license. local op-
ton, local prohibition, ct cetera. The
time has come when men within the
Democratic party should rise up and
smite the false leaders who prey ap-
ON the party for no other reasons ex-
cept for glory or whatever money
there may be in 1t.
Local prohibition is not bug
enough; it wouldn't bumfoozle a yell
low cat.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17

Cards of Thanks, Resolutions or Re-
spect and lists of presents accompany
ing accounts of weddings, receptions.
anniversaries. etc, inserted at 0 cents
per line poetry with obituary tnan po,1cesS hS
cents Notices OF Meetings OF Fra
ternal Organizations, Clubs orSaas orSnarfhe fhe
Satherings are held for the purpose OF
raising money-then they would come
under head OF paid notices.
with our mailing list OF nearly
5000 names, subscribers writing the
INDEPENDENT REPORTER with re-
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sure to give exactly the postofhce ad-
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Also be observed when making re-
mittances and at all other times. Ad-
dress all communications, and make
all remittances payable to The Inde-
pendent Reporter Company. skowhe-
gan. Maine.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17
100 Acres on Arm of Ocean.

farm, easy drive to cash markets at
several shore resorts; 20 acres In fer
tile fields, spring watered pasture for
10 cows, ample wood and timber, 100
room room coy house. so-foot barn. horse
fork and cellar Ice house and large
poultry house; splendid view including
distance; to settle AFFAIRS quickly long
list Of machinery, tools and live stock
are all included. at the low price OF
and others in this delightful section
from 800 up on page II: "Strouts
New Big Farm Catalogue No. 30'. Just
out, copy free. E. A. Strout, kents
Hill, Maine
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
George Merriam. Pastor.
Residence, so Madison Avenue.

Telephone. 1898.
Morning service at 1915 with SER
mon by the pastor. Subject: Some
Thoughts for Palm Sunday" The
quartette will sing. Sunday school at
12.
G. f. meeting at p. m. Don't miss
the 7 p. m. service.
Monday, March 81. a cottage service
will be held at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Pierce on Jewett st.
Regular prayer meeting at 730
Thursday evening.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17
FOR SALE
13O Acres

Five miles to Skowhegan, three to
Canaan, best land to be found, no
rocks to pick, round pond on corner,
wood, lumber, good buildings, run
ming water, inquire,
V. w. NELSON,
Engineer shoe factory
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Robert MOTIFS, Pastor.
Residence, "a Main Street.
Morning service at 10.45 with SER
mon by the pastor. Subject: The
Hem of His Garment" Chorus choir;
leader. Miss Florence Wyman. Sabbath
school at ~. Philathea Bible class
for young ladies at IL.
Young Peoples Society at o'clock.
Praise and prayer service at o.
clock.
Regular prayer meeting at 1'5o
Thursday evening.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17
SEVENTH DAY ADvENTIsTs.

Mission on corner of Madison av-
enue and Russell street. Sabbath
School at 2 p. m. Saturday. Speaking
Sunday evening at 7.30. Prayer and
praise services Tuesday AMI Friday
evening at 7.30 The public Is cordial
ly invited.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17
.VERYBODY,C
.- COLUMN ~
Lost Wanted For Sale
For Rent Found

Advertisements in this column not
10 exceed five lines inserted once for
l5 cents, four times for so cents. Each
additional line five cents. In comput-
ing lines reckon an average of Z
words Stamps taken.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17
Church Notes
ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH.

CHURCH.
Benjamin B. Merrill, Pastor.
Residence, 116 Main st.
Telephone. 1919.
Morning service at 10.45. Sunday
school at IL. Christian Endeavor
meeting at 6.
Peoples service at I. Special music
and address by Miss Larned who rep
resents the American Missionary AS
sociation.
Prayer meeting this evening at
100
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17
CENTENARY
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Fred A. Leitch, Phi. D., Minister.
Residence. 15 Island Avenue.
Morning sermon 10.a5. SuoJect'
Architects of the Soul Vested choir
Mrs. VIM. Emery. leader
Bible study at IL. Laymans Bible
Glass at 12. Epworth League at g.
Evening service at o'clock. Sub
ject: Judas Iscariot.
Probationers' meeting Tuesday, 7.3o.
Prayer service Thursday, 7.30.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17

The date given opposite your name
on the paper Is a sufficient receipt for
money paid on subscriptions. II the
date Is incorrect. notify the office at
once.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE,

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
The Christian Science Society. MIDI
son avenue, corner Russell strset. Ser
vices Sunday morning at 10.45 and
wednesday evenings at 7.30. Subject:
Matter" The public is cordially in
yited
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17

by was appointed guardian of Ida NJ
Quietly.
Adoptions decreed: Fred E. and
Annie w. Davis of Madison were
granted leave to adopt Alice l.. and
Alton A. Clark; Dennis l.. and An
ME ]. McCollor of Madison were
granted leave to adopt Mildred Louise
Small.
Change of name Martha Estella
Staples of Skowhegan, name changed
to Martha Estella Philbrook.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17

Advertising rates made known upon
application. Short or longtime con-
tracts made.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-17

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