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Holland, known as North and South
Holland, forms part of the northern
part of the Netherlands. These prov
inces are composed of land rescued
from the sea and defended by i'm
mense bikes. Holland was inhabited
by the Batvi in the time of Caesar,
who made league with them. 1t be-
came part of Gallia Belgica and after
ward Of the kingdom of Austria. From
the tenth to the fifteenth century 1t
was governed by counts under the
German emperors. Holland was at
one time Dutch republic. 1t was
created kingdom In 1906 and Louis
Bonaparte, father of Napoleon Ill,
was declared king
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
The Battle of ChaIous,

There have been so many bloody
battles 1t is perhaps impossible to say
with absolute certainty which of them
all was the bloodiest. but the balance
of the evidence seems to be In favor
of the battle of Chalons, France,
fought A. ID. 451 between the Huns,
under Attila. and the Romans, Goths
and Franks, under the command of
Aetius, the most renowned captain Of
his day. AT the head of his 800, 900
of savages Attila was having every
thing his own way. and it looked as II
Aryan civilization was destined to fall
before the Tartar despotism, when
suddenly, like the bolt out of the blue,
Aetius fell upon the barbaric hordes
and Europe was saved. 1t Is estimat-
ed that 100000 Of the barbarians were
left dead on the field.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
MORE PROOF
Partisan Sage Stops Falling Hair and
Makes 1t Grow, or Money Back

People who are not using Partisan
Sage-are not using the best. most de-
lightful and refreshing hair grower
and tonic In the world.
Partisan Sage is the big seller now
adays because when once tried no one
ever goes back to the ordinary com
mercial tonics.
Read this: Mrs. Alberta Van Hist,
725 Monmouth St.. Trenton, N. ]. on
Oct. IA, 1909, wrote: II have used
Partisan Sage, and can say safely, that
1t has been very beneficial to my hair,
stopping my hair from falling out, and
curing dandruff, and making my hair
much thicker and nicer.
Last summer had the measles and
my hair came out in handfulls,
thought | would have to have it cut
Off got bottle of Partisan Sage.
used 1t, and it saved me from having
my hair cut off,"
Partisan Sage Is sold by druggists
everywhere and by G. r. FOGG and Is
guaranteed to cure dandruff, stop fall
ing hair and itchy, scalp in two weeks
or money back. 1t makes wOmen's
hair bewitching. lustrous and luxuri-
ant. Big bottle for so cents mail
orders filled, charges prepaid. by
American makers, Giroux Mfg. Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. 2w22
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02

surprises b1oTs
L gentleman who had spent the
greater portion Of his life In Canada
relates an amusing experience which
befell him.
He had been on a hunting expedition
for several days IN the backwoods
roughing 1t rather severely. and on
taking a seat in railway train re
turning homeward he looked as be
grimed and weather beaten a trappel
as ever brought his skins into set
Element.
He happened to find seat next to q
young lady. evidently belonging to
Boston, who, after taking stock OF hin
for few minutes, remarked:
Don't you find an utterly passion
ful sympathy with natures mountains
and the dim aisles of the horizon
touching forests. my good man9
"Oh, yes" replied the apparent back
woodsman, land also I am frequently
drawn into an exaltation Of rapt soul
fulness and beatific incandescent in
flnity Of abstract contiguity when my
horse stumbles."
"Indeedw said the young lady, much
surprised. "I had no idea the lower
classes felt like that."-Chicago Rec
ord-Rerald.
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The Authors Grievance.

The magazine editor looked up.
II want to protest, SIR" said the
caller, against the way In which one
of your reckless proofreaders man
gled my copy. See here. The judge
in the story looks down at the detec-
tive. Are you Pendleton King? he
asks, and the detective, removing his
beard, replies, 4 am Now, just see
what your proofreader made him say"
The editor glanced at the line and
read 1t aloud:
1.-THE detective, removing his beard,
replies, 4 a. M"
The unhappy author groaned.
"Where does that leave the readers p
he demanded
The editor slowly smiled.
AT / a. IN. they are naturally left
in the dark" he replied. Take an
extra chapter and get them out of it."
The author suddenly laughed.
Happy thoughtv' he cried. 81 WILL
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
Circus In Paris Strssts.

Writing Of street life In Paris, VIII
helm Feldmann says In the Welt Spie-
gel that the unique features are the
gymnsstic and acrobatic performances
which one sees there. Wherever traf-
fic will permit one may expect to see
the street acrobats. men, women and
children, spread their carpet, erect
their apparatus and, to the accompa-
niment Of a few instruments, some
times only drum, give their perform
ances. Feats Of strength, balancing
and pyramid building are performed,
and then one Of the youngsters in
tights collects the coppers from the
crowd which usually congregates.
This done, the performers throw long
cloaks over their tights and move on
with their wagon to the next hating
place.
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Whv Thev SmiIed.

1t was the Sabbath day, and the cid
er was shaving himself prior to church
time when he made slight cut with
the razor on the extreme end Of his
nose. Calling his wife, he asked her
If she had any court plaster.
"You will find some In my sewing
basket" she said.
The elder soon had the cut covered.
At church In assisting with the collec-
ton he noticed every one smile as he
passed the plate. Very much annoy
ed, he asked one of his assistants II
there was anything wrong with his
appearance.
II should say there was" answered
the assistant. what Is that upon
your noseT
Court plaster"
mo" said his friend; ut is the label
from a reel of cotton. 1t says, War
ranted 200 yards. '"-Pearson's.
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Too Much For Her.

"The newest laws of hygiene" said
a medical man, cant be inculcated
save among those who thoroughly UNI
derstand them. Take the case Of
Dash.
Dash, rich country scientist, de-
cided to encourage cremation among
the villagers. So when the old ash
man died Dash urged his widow to
have the corpse cremated.
"'No, SIR said the old woman, I'll
not cremate him. I'll put him under
the Sod
"'But the cremation won't cost you
a cent, said Dash. T'll pay all the
expenses IL you'll let me have him ere
mated
"'Well, agree said the old woman
In a hesitating voice. I'm too poor
not to agree, sir Then she gave Dash
a puzzled look, half Of pity. half of
contempt.
"'But why do you do it, sirr she
said. rs 1t hobby like golf or stamp
collectin' Washington Star.
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Birds and Lightning.

Birds are sometimes struck by light
ming Darwin records the case of O
wild duck that he saw struck by q
bolt while flying. 1t was killed in
stantly and fell to the ground. But
birds seem to know instinctively that
lightning Is to be feared. That per
haps is why they seek shelter in thun
derstorms. The sudden disappearance
of the birds is. indeed, in the country
one Of the surest signs of an approach
Ing tempest.-Philadelphia Bulletin.
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Couldn,t EriuhtAn Him.

An Indian maharajah once received
Lord Give. the famous soldier, in his
palace court Presently in sprang two
whopping big Bengal tigers. as big as
ever grew. They rolled and sprawled
and romped all over the court. growl-
ed, spit and struck Mt each other All
the time the rajah slyly and snakily
stole glances at Give to see IL 1t would
the tigers were driven out. Give
smoked his cheroot all the while.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
Maldens Sold bv Auction,

A singular custom obtains to this
day In some of the towns on the lower
Rhine-namely. that of selling" maid
ems at public auction. For nearly four
centuries on Easter Monday-auction
day-the town crier or clerk OF st.
Goar has called all the young people
together and to the highest bidder sold
the privilege Of dancing with the cho-
sen girl and her only during the entire
year The fees are put into the public
poor box.
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Ratified,

Hell trust you have forgiven me
for not recalling your name the other
evening. although l remembered your
face perfectly.
She-Oh, yes; but my name is such
a plain one 1 should think you would
have remembered 1t quite as readily.
He-Not at all. Your name isn't
half as plain as-er-beg pardon; your
face is much more aristocratic than
you'll mean to say that your name
is harder than
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
This contractor got results.

Some years ago contractor build
Ing railroad in a warm climate was
troubled great deal by sickness
amoH the laborers
He turned his attention at once to
their food and found that they were
getting full rations CT meat and were
drinking water from a stream near by.
He issued orders to cut down the
amount of meat and to increase greatly
the quantity of Quaker Oats fed to the
men.
He also boiled Quaker Oats and
mixed the thin oatmeal water with
their drinking water. Almost instantly
all signs of stomach disorders passed
andhis men showed decided improve
ment in strength and spirits. This con-
tractor had experience that taught him
the great value Of good oatmeal.
The cost was small; 10c for regular
sile packages; It's also packed in large
s'le family packages at 25c. s.
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Paid For Etvle.

"Room and bath, SIR" said the ho-
tel clerk politely. go day"
81 said room and bawth, young man,"
interrupted the pompous man. "Tn-
derstand-baw WITH
"Oh. room and bawth? Beg pardon,
sir. Then the rates will be SIS day"
-Pittsburg Press.
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DON'T GET RUN DOWN.

Weak and miserable. II you have KID
ney or Bladder trouble. Dull head
palms. Dizziness, Nervousness. Pains in
the back. and feel tired all over, get a
package of Mother Gray's AUSTRIA
LIAN-LEAF, the pleasant herb cure
1t never fails We have many testi-
monials from grateful people. who have
used this wonderful remedy. AS
regulator 1t has no equal Ask for
Mother Grays Austraiian-Lenf at
Druggists or sent by mail for 80 cts
sample FREE. Address, The Mother
Gray Co. lie Roy. N. Y.
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His Mental incapacity.

The Court.So you ask divorce from
this man ON the ground of mental in
capacity. What proof have you that
he's insane? The Woman-Who said
he was insane, your honor2 The Court
Why, you say he is mentally incapa.
BILE. The Woman-Yes; incapable of
understanding that I'm boss.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
WHAT BACKACHE MEANS.

Generally backache means that the
kidneys are diseased. If they are, do
not waste a moment. but begin at
once q treatment with Kidnets. the
greatest of kidney and backache rem
edies. Delay may mean fatal end
lrg, so do not delay. Druggists and
dealers sell Kidnets at Soc a box, and
guarantee satisfactory results.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02

Don't you feel as II you would like
to leave footprints In the sands of
timer asked the ambitious citizen.
"No." answered Mr.. Crosslots gloom
fly; "out where live the mud is eight
cen inches deep, and don't feel as II
l wanted to see another footprint as
long as l nve."-Washington Star.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
a Gantle Hint.

Young Man Your twin daughters
seem absolutely inseparable. The
Mother-Oh. don't know. A young
man with half a million like yourself
ought to make good as a separator
Chicago News.
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On Account.

Eyerbroke-I want to pay you some
thing ON account.
Tailor-Ah I'm glad to see you.
Everbroke-Yes; want to pay you
compliment on your artistic way OF
dunning. No; not word. You de-
serve 1t. Good morning!
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
A Fire Alarm.

First Boy-Where yer goin' in such
q rush? Second Boy ION the rum
Fire alarm! First Boy-Where? Sec
ond Boy-Boss said he'd fire me II
/ wasn't back from his errand in ten
minutes.-Boston Transcript.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02

As a mountain seems to be the
nleeting place of earth and heaven.
the place where the bending skies
meet the aspiring planet;
so Christ is the meeting place of di-
vinity and humanity.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
Sarcastic.

The Manager-Ive got a new idea
for melodrama that ought to make
hit. The Writer-What is it7 The
Manageable idea is to introduce q
cyclone In the first act that will kill
all the actors.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02
Hardly.

An English political speaker was adj
dressing an audience. Urging his
hearers to give utterance to their
views. he said, 'If we remain silent
the people will not hear our heart
rendinR criesf'
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02

William o. Mcfarland. we'll
known resident of Wichita Kansas
living at GOT North Water street, that
city is a strong believer in the effica-
cy of Cooper's New Discovery In a
recent statement MIR. Mcfarland says
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-06-02

Artist-Why do you object to this
miniature? Nurich-It looks like me
I'll admit, but it's too stingy. Better
make one life size.-Lippincott's.
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ASSOCIATES.

As there are some flowers which
you should smell but slightly to ex-
tract all that is pleasant in them and
which. i you do otherwise. emit
what is unpleasant and noxious. so
there are some men with whom a
slight acquaintance is quite suff-
Gent to draw out al that is agree
able. A more intimate one would
be unsatisfactory and unsafe. -
Landor.
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breezy.

why did they call that a breezy
comedy" II suppose 1t was because
1t raised the wind."-Exchange.
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NOTICE

|hayiyD wife. Glenice Elliott Tinkham.
I nns,e cause, all persons are herebv
| nv aoo not to harboG or trust her on
|pav go shall not hereaft er
Dat any bills by her contracted.
|jwsi at Anson. Maine, May 20. 1910
SAMUEL r. TINKHAM.
The Morning standard. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1910-191?, 1910-10-09
ACCOSTS The
WRONG MAN
Dusky Girl from Ccylon, India,
Tries to date Up" City
Detective.

Nanny Brown. native OF Ccylon
British India. stopped over In Ogden
last night on her way from San Fran
cisco to Denver to visit some friends
here. Sho did not get to see the
friends, however. for she landed in
Jail when not moro than an hour In
town
The woman started up Twenty-ffth
street to see the town. and locate her
friends, but she made the mistake of
accosting 4 man, and was promptly
run in by the man himself, who was
none other than Detective Pendcr.
Miss Brown is striking looking
woman, apparently of finer intellect
than tho average run She modestly
admitted that she WINS a graduate OF
seminary In Pennsylvania. and her
manner would tend to corroborate
her story.
The friends TO whom she had in
tended To pay visit were notified by
messenger OF the womans plight.
and she was later released on a SIS
bail
The Morning standard. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1910-191?, 1910-10-09
OGDEN DEFEATS
JORDAN SCHOOL
Local High School Football Team
Wins First Game of the Sea-
son-Score Sc to 0.
u Freshmen Defeat the Granite
High by Score of 81
to 0.

Ogden High schools football eleven
began the LEAGUE season yesterday
by defeating the Jordan High school
ream at Sandy, by the score of 90
TO o.
This score is the largest ever roll
ed up by a high school eleven dur
ing a league season, and Is second
only to the 1870 score made against
the Soldiers by the Utah University
eleven 4 few years ago.
Yesterdays game was the iniual
game OF The league schedule and puts
ogden at the top OF the standings
a position they Will undoubtedly MAIN
tain to the finish II they play the
football that tb"y did yesterday
throughout the fall.
The university freshman defeated
the Granite sohcool, 81 to o. but. as
the freshmen do not con.oete 1or
the High school championship, their
victory. does not place them upon a
footing with the ogden team in the
standing. THESE two games were the
only ones scheduled to be played yes
tcrday
The Ogden-Jordan game was clean
, ly played bv players on both teams.
and by each eleven collectively, be-
Ing entirely free from wranGling of
any sort. The officials having the
game in charge were fair and quite
efficient and the penalties inflicted
were so evenly divided that no ooJec
uons were offered at any stage OF the
| game.
Fifty rootcrs from ogden made the
trim TO the Sandy playing field and
did their best to encourage their he
roes on the gridiron, by their cheer
ING and support.
Tho new game. as outlined by the
! suuerior strength OF the Ogden boys
both in advance, and defense. With
their speedy play, brought them the
victory.
Sandy played the game well, but
Ogden's concerted method of attack
with tho careful wore on the for.
ward pass. and the neat punting oil
the backs. gave them the advantage
The stars os the game. on the Black
and Orauge eleven were w Smythe
! l. Chccketts. Sample Moran. Evans
Stone and Boyle The last three dis
! tlnguished themselves In the running
and splendid interference formations
! while Quarterback Moran won dlstlnc.
ton for his clever handling of the
team
The Ogden team lined mp as follows
w. Smythe. center c Smith, right
guard Anderson. left guard. |. Check
etts. right tackle Sample, left tackle
Allen. right end Whitwycr, left end
Moran. quarter back veDs, right half
Stone, left half Boyle fullback.
i Tho or cto1y of Mo
! Niece head llneSmap. Gardiner; Um
pire. Harkcr; field jude. Dassett
JFHd 'ooSRw o taoi shrdl hrd shrd
The Morning standard. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1910-191?, 1910-10-09
PASSING OF UTAH
STATE FAIR TODAY
Officials Have Received Warm
Praise From All Sides-Splen-
did Results for 1910.

SALT LAKE, Oct S.-Tomorrow
the eyentful week will have gone into
history and by Monday night the fair
grounds will be deserted. Gay dec
orations, Haunting streamerS will be
torn away and nothing but the naked
girders will be left to rest In lone
linesS for another year,
Visitors, exhibitors, officials, judges
In fact all who have had anything to
do with the making OF the state fair
this year are unanimous in their yer
diet that the 1910 Utah state fair has
been The greatest and the most IN
structive ever held in the intermoun-
tain region
All are pleased, and even the judges
who came from states far away arc
unstinted in their praise. Blessed
with Incompatible weather. and that
suave spirit of good fellowship that
makes every visitor feel that the falr
is part of his own, the oilicials have
received encomiums from all sides
anG naturally are happy with the
results for 1910.
The Morning standard. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1910-191?, 1910-10-09
PATROL DRIVER
LANDS IN JAIL
Jim Murphy Under the Influence
of Liquor Has Fight With
a Cook.

James Murphy. a hack driver, who
formerly manipulated the reins on
the city police patrol, landed in jail
himself last night He allowed him
self 10 get under the influence OF II.
quor, and got himself into serious
trouble.
Murphy shambled into Kennedy's
Coffee house on twenty-fifth street
TO visit a former fellow nackman who
is now head chef at that eating
house, young man named Pace. The
latter was not particularly "dee
lighted" to see Mr.. Murphy, and in
timated as much.
Murphy announced his intention 10
remain at the cafe during the night
and was about to curl himself snug
Is In a corner for n Snooze when
Pace asserted himself He informed
Murphy that his kitchen was not a
lodging house. and flourishlng a long
butcher knife in his friends face, to
emphazise his words
Murphy didn't scare little bit.
however Instead he jumped up and
placed a Jack Johnson" On PAGES
jaw, that put the cook down for the
count
Special Officer Bushnell happened
by this opportune moment and quick.
ly had The hackman In the police
station, under safe lock and key.
Murphys hand was badly cut from
the contact with PAGES teeth, and
PAGES lips were cut, and his incisor5
loosened. but otherwise no damage
was done
Pace declared he intended TO press
the charge. while Murphy depended
upon his acquaintance with police Of.
liclals to get him free.
He was later released on $15 bail
The Morning standard. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1910-191?, 1910-10-09

and brought them out.
Poses for a Picture.
Deitz's lett hand was in a sling
and he was smiling and spoke cheer
fully to the newspaper men. He posed
for several pictures.
why didn't you give in Yesterday
when assured of fair trial by the
attorney general" he was asked
''They kept on changing their
plans" he replied, and I didn't know
what could depend upon. Because
we thought we could have lasted Il
out and we could have but for the
little baby We expect. I am not glad
IL is over. We have lived all right.
You might go into the house, though,
and see what we have had to stand
Children Cling to Mother,
While the arrest was being made
the little girl and boy cung to their
weeping mother, and Leslie, who was
wounded in the hip, sat sullcnly in a
chair
j. c. Davis, district attorney of Saw
yer county, said tonight there were
enough warrants out TO Deitz to send
him to prison for the rest of his life
If he was convicted.
TWO Thousand Shots Fired Into the
Cabin.
In the little cabin broken bars and
dishes lay scattered ON the floor,
they having been struck by bullets,
OF which more than 1000 had been
fired during the day. Bullets lay on
the bed having bounced back after
striking against the wall, II was a
miracle that the entire family was not
wiped out
Although there is some feeling In
Winter because of the killing Of Harp
the town Is breathing easier tonight
now that the long suspense is over
and Dcitz has been captured.
No disturbance is feared.
The Morning standard. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1910-191?, 1910-10-09

WAS purchased was furnished by soci-
cites OF the mission, who have organ
lied for the purpose of raising sum
sufficient 10 erect the meeting house.
The terms on which the property
was purchased are 5000 down, which
already has been paid. and a monthly
payment of SO,
The securing of donations and tho
acceptance of moneys donated for the
church is in the hands of George Eau
banks, president OF the banking COM
mittee, residing at ISIS Plngree ave-
Due.
The Morning standard. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1910-191?, 1910-10-09
A GENEROUS AND CHARITABLE
WISH

II wish all might know of the bcne-
ft I received from your Foley's Kid
ney Remedy" says l. N Regan.
Farmer, Mo His Kidneys and blad-
der gave him so much pain. misery
and annoyance, he could not work.
nor sleep He says Foley's Kidney
Remedy completely cured him. Bad
con Pharmacy A. r. McIntvrc, Prop.
The Morning standard. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1910-191?, 1910-10-09
COLORED CHURCH
PURCHASES LOT
Secure Property Upon Which
Will Erect a House of
Worship.

The J. C. Embry mission, which
was organized in January OF 1909 by
the Rev. C. c. owens of the Afro
Methodist Episcopal church confer
ence. have purchased $500 lot for
the purpose OF erecting a church for
the teaching and betteTmeDt of their
people in this city
The money With which the property
The Morning standard. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1910-191?, 1910-10-09

The startling improvement shown
by Mossback over his last previous
start did not escape the attention NJ
the judges, who announced after tbe
last race that an investigation would
be had