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Method.

Method is the very hinge of busi-
ness, anc there is no method without
punctuality. punctuality is important
because It subserves the peace and
good temper Of a family. Calmness Of
mind. which it produces. Is another
advantage of punctuality. A disor
derly man is always in a hurry. He
has no time to speak to you because
he is going elsewhere. and when be
gets there he is too late for his busi-
ness or he must hurry away before he
.an finish It,
The independent-reporter., 1910-04-28
ORDER oF NOTICE

AT Court of Probate held
at Skowhegan within and fer
the County Of Somerset. on the
twentieth day Of April, A. d. N10.
On the foregoing petition 1t is ORDER
ed that a hearing Will be held thereon
at the Probate Court 10 be held at
the second Tuesday OF June next. at
nine o'clock in the forenoon. and that
all persons interested may be heard
thereon and object II they see cause.
and that an attested copy OF this pc
tition and order Of notice thereon. be
published three weeks successivelY in
the independent Reporter "a newspa-
per published at Skowhegan, in said
county, the first publication to be at
least thirty days prior to said date of
hearing
AUGUSTINE SIMMONS.
Judge OF said Court. .
a true copy,
Attest; NATHAN FOWLER
o"-li Register.
The independent-reporter., 1910-04-28
Siamese Tobacco

The best tobacco IN Siam is grown
at Petchabun. 1t is planted In open
fields near the town after the floods In
September or October. and the first
crop. or tips. which is considered the
best quality. is gathered about Febru-
ary and the last about the beginning
Of May. The very best quality cannot
be purchased, as II IS reserved for the
special use of the king and sent down
to Bangkok. where 1t Is smoked In the
palace and distributed to the chief Of
ficers of state.
The independent-reporter., 1910-04-28
THE GRANGE
Condvctsd BY
j. W, BARROW. Chatham. N. ~
Pres Correspondent Neso Yovk Stdte
GrunOo
EDUCATIONAL WORK.
Free Public Lectures by New Hamp-
shire Oranges Are Popular.

shire Oranges Are Popular.
Especial Correspondence
The New Hampshire state grange In
1905 appropriated $1,000 for furnish.
Ing lecturers to subordinate oranges
and In the preparation and distribution
OF appropriate literature by the state
lecturer with the approval of the ex-
ecutive committee" This lecture fund
has since been increased, and at the
last annual meeting Of this state
grange $500 was added.
The expense of the course OF three
lectures Is about $50, one-half Of
which is paid by the subordinate, II
able, and the balance is furnished by
the state grange. The conditions re-
Quired Of the subordinate oranges are
that they must furnish hall. do the
advertising and entertain the lecturer.
The lectures must be free and open to
the public, but lectures will be pro.
vided for those oranges that desire to
charge admission and will meet the
expense. About one-eighth part Of the
lectures are wholly supported by the
state grange.
Ninety-five applications have been
made by subordinate and Pomona
oranges this year. and the preliminary
arrangements have been made. The
following speakers are delivering lee
lures in every part Of the state: Rev.
J. Franklin Babb. Laconia, on 1.-THE
Call Of the Soil;" Dr. George NJ.
Twitchell, Auburn. Me-, past lecturer
Of the Maine state grange. oD "A Live
Message For Every Man." the Rev. e.
C. e. Dorion. Plymouth. on "rhe New
Whirlwind." and Judge r. M. Beck
ford, Laconia. on Farm Law" Sew
eral other lecturers have made a few
engagements, and others will be added
as the work progresses. The courses
were popular at the start. and when
weather and roads are favorable the
second lecture draws larger audience
than the frst.
GEORGE r. DRAKE,
Secretary of New Hampshire State
Grange.
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snoIand's Aristoeraey In Public Life

@ns'anos Aristoeraey In Public Life.
The more prominent one Is by birth,
wealth or position the more 1t Is
looked upon as incumbent upon such a
one to take an active part in local and
national affairs. The masses have
grown to feel that they can depend
upon the classes to lead. and to lead
courageously and wisely. Though
england has become perhaps more
democratic in certain ways. 1t is still
very evident that the Englishman likes
gentleman to lead him. lam told
lnat In the army this is made unmis-
.akably evident 1t is not mere snob-
perry though there may he a touch Of
H. but 1t is the centuries old instinct
VI the English to have faith In no
oiesse oblige as a real factor In life
scribner's Magazine
The independent-reporter., 1910-04-28

Elephants memories are the most
lasting Of any animals. One trainer
had an elephant in his care six weeks
and taught 1t many tricks. 1t was
then shipped away to a menagerie,
where 1t led humdrum life for many
months. Its old trainer coming In
Unexpectedly, however, 1t obeyed his
voice and went through its tricks per.
fectly.
The independent-reporter., 1910-04-28

Nathan Gould, curator of the Maine
Historical Society's museum and Ii
brary at Portland through his syste-
matte efforts to discover the graves of
all Maine revolutionary soldiers, has
disclosed the fact that quite a number
of the Penobscot Indians fought with
the colonists. Years ago, Mr Gould
collected much information concern
ing the participation of the Penobscot
Indians In the Revolutionary war and
it makes an interesting chapter in the
history of Names part in the struggle
The independent-reporter., 1910-04-28

Stout Party-Are you aware, sir,
that you deliberately stuck your um-
brella In my ear last evening?
Little BifT trton-Very careless Of me,
I'm sure. wondered what became of
It, and-woud 1t be too much trouble
TO ask you TO return it?-Liverpool
Mercury.
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Couldn't Walk.

Wifey-You told me the other day
we must avoid all luxuries and con-
fine ourselves to absolute necessities
only. Hubby-Thats so. my dear.
Wifey-Well. last night you came homs
from the club In a cab. Hubby-Yes,
but that was an absolute necessity
Fliegende Blatter.
The independent-reporter., 1910-04-28
Never Learned How TO Live.

There are people who go through
life looking for sights, and they are
necessarily miserable, for they find
q levances everywhere. One has the
same pity for such men as for the
very poor. They are the morally illit-
crate. They have had no real educa-
ton, for they have never learned how
- Ax,o
The independent-reporter., 1910-04-28

Patient-Doctor, can't sleep at
night. | tumble and toss until morn.
ing.
Doctor-H' N, that's bad. Let me see
your tongue. after diagnosis)-Phys
ically you are ali right. Perhaps you
worry over that bill you've owed me
for the last two years!
The independent-reporter., 1910-04-28
Stop
MoMM
'Qmd@oNS;;deh

This Fact that in addressing Mrs. Pnkham you
hding your private ills to whose ex-
perence with womens diseases twenty-five years.
The present Mrs. Pinkham, daughterinaw of Lydia E.
Pinkha for years under her direction, and has
since her decease continued to advise
Many women suffer in silence and drift along from bad
to worse knowing well that they ought to have immediate
assistance, but natural modesy them to shrink
examinations Of their family physician. Such ques
tionng and examination is unnecessary. Without cost
you consult woman whose knowledge from actual
experience is great.
The independent-reporter., 1910-04-28
USE ALIENS FOOT-EAsE,

The antiseptic powder to be shaken
into the sioes II you have tired,
aching feet, try Aliens Foot Ease. 1t
rests the feet and makes new or tight
shoes easy. Cures aching, swollen,
hot. sweating feet. Relieves corns
and bunions OF all pain and gives rest
and comfort Always use 1t to Break
in New shoes. Try it today. Sold ev-
erywhere. 25 cts Don't accept any
substitute, For FREE trial package,
Y.
The independent-reporter., 1910-04-28

Jack-My grandfather had a very
fine collection Of silver. which he be
queathed to my father on the cOndi-
ton that II should always remain In
the family Ethel-Then you have II
still? -Well-er-my uncle has 1t
The independent-reporter., 1910-04-28

Mrs. Houser clearing tremendous
noise In the kitchen)-Great goodness.
Jane, what was that, an earthquake
shock? Jane Calmly picking up the
pieces Of glass)-No, mum; only lit
tie Jar.
The independent-reporter., 1910-04-28
His suspieions Aroused.

Reggie hear you've broken 1t all
of with Edna. Archie-l should say
so. That pet parrot of hers is all the
time saying. kiss me again, Jack" ]"
That isn't my name. you know.-Lip
pincott's.
The independent-reporter., 1910-04-28
The Better Schema.

"The man who knows just what he
wants is bound to be successful"
mot half 80 much as the man who
knows how to get what he wants.
Cleveland Leader.
The independent-reporter., 1910-04-28
Willina.

Jane. at the table we wish to be
served with alacrity."
"All right. mum. Will you have 1t
after the soupr'-London Answers.
The independent-reporter., 1910-04-28
Parts of Speech.

Teacher-Thomas. what are the parts
Of speech?
Tommy Tucker (after an exhaustive
mental effort)-It's the way q man
talks when he shutters.
The independent-reporter., 1910-04-28
MRS. PINKHAMs STANDING INVITATION:

Women suffering from any form of female weakness in
vted promptly communicate with Mrs. Pnkham at Lynn
Mass Ali letters received opened read and answered by
women. woman freely talk of her private illness
between Mrs. Pinkham and the women of America which
has never been broken Never has she published test
monia used letter without the written consent of the
writer and has the company allowed these conf
dreds of thousands of them in their files will attest.
Out of the vast volume of experience which Mrs Pink
ham has draw FROM it is than possible that she
has gained the very knowledge needed in your case.
She asks nothing in return except your good WILL and her
advice has helped thousands. Surely any woman rich
poor should be glad to take advantage of this generous
offer of assistance. Address Mrs. Pnkham, care of Lydia
E. Pinkham Medicine Co, Lynn, Mass.
The independent-reporter., 1910-04-28

Kindness is the golden chain by
which society is bound together
Goethe.
The independent-reporter., 1910-04-28

When man has not a good reason
for doing a thing, he has very good
reason for letting it alone.
The independent-reporter., 1910-04-28

To live long it is necessary to live
slowly. -
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n comp IL " la % g for IT mon h
up get n b e posi- y
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Secretary of New Hampshire Stats
Grange
The Washington times., 1910-03-30
CHAPTER V.
The Police Play Their Hand.

IT would be an Indictment Of the
readers perspicacity 70 inform him
that Payton's story about the
breaking down Of an imaginary
aero. and the call 10 MIN for aid, was
a pure invention. He had written the
pretended dispatch. and given II to his
man to be handed 10 him in Miss Gray
mans presence, because he wished to
keep I'D her delusion about her friends.
He always made a point Of humOring o.
deluding his prisoners as long as he
could. II was 10 trouble 10 him. with
his talents for assimilation. Il did not
disturb his conscience. It made things
run more smoothly.
II will be remembered that PaytOn,
Din his wireless telephone conservation
with Mr.. Grayman. had appointed a
rendezvous for the second dav after that
OF the discovery OF the abduction.
He had no intention Of completing the
transaction at that meeting-if meeting
there should he. As he had said, he
would arrange for the payment Of the
ransom and the surrender Of the prts-
oner TO take place elsewhere. That was
an invariable feature OF Payt1ns sys-
TEN, which served 10 battle those who
sought 20 trap him.
His first concern was TO ge. a meet
irg with the person who was 10 pay
II he succeeded in that, he depended
on twenty things 70 aid him in the
subsequent negotiations, his extraordi,
nary cunning and his Impressive per
sCualltv playing the principal parts i
was seldom that he JAILED. and some
times ne almost cajoied his victims out
Of their money. But he never failed "a
keep his agreements. and to surrender
his prisoners upon the payment Of the
ransom.
This time he felt that ne had jot
Of extraordinary difficulty on his hands
but he possessed the most complete
self confidence. and was troubled by M
personal timidity. although his cautiol
exceeded that Of the wiliest fox.
He knew the character Of William
Grayman. and his extreme fondness 70
mis- daughter. OF course this last Wa
his best lever. Yet his demand 10
so. .c00. 90 was so enormous that he knew
II would require all Of his matches
dexteriry in managing men, and master
ing events, 20 enable him 20 get IN
money.
To begin with. II was. on its face
! a thing Of extreme imprObabnity tina
| the famous billionaire, whose shrewd
| ness was A byword, would trust himsel
| In the hands Of an outlaw
/ II was also perfectly certain that Gray
man would call IN the aid Of the police
/ That. however, did not trouble PaytoU
He had uttered no vain boast when n
/ said that nobObdy had ever succeede
/ IN running him down, and he had IN
| most excellent reasons for his belle
/ that nobody ever would. The only ques
The Washington times., 1910-03-30
PHYSICIAN BUYS
$4,000 RESIDENCE
DR.. w. A. Barton to Spend
$4,000 in Improving
BrownStone Dwelling.

One OF the larger of the early week
residential sales, involving a Considera-
tion OF approximately S15,0oG. has just
been reported by the real estate firm Of
Wagstaf * White. II consisted Of the
transfer of the browrstone dwelling at
1870 Connecticut avenue from A. Maurice
Lowe. the Washington correspondent Of
the London Post, 10 DR.. William A Bar
ton. L is understood that Dr. Barton
will spend about 5000 in improvements,
and Will occupy the premises as an Of
nee and residence.
The building contains eleven rooms
and two baths. II has an English base
ment and is fitted out in hardwood, with
paIguctrv flooring. Making a total con-
sideration Of S25.)00. the firm of Gardi-
ner & Dent, report having closed the
sales Of four houses. Two Of the prop
critics, located at Nos. 3529 and 35S1 Tenth
street northwest. the last Of a row OF
n rec houses now in course Of COnstTuc-
ton, we're sold for Charles W. King. jr
Tlev are tWO-SJOTy, bay-windOW, ruSsei
brick structures, containing seven rooms
an. a bath. The purchasers will occupy
them as homes.
For William p. Ccffman, Gardiner &
Dent sold the twO-StoTy house at 62
Ninth street northeast. to J. B. Thomas
In this sale the purchaser. II Is under
stood, Will hold the property as an in
VeStmeUt-
The same firm sold for James H
Ware the two-story brick residence a
1917 Y street northwest. The property
/ is of colonial design and is said TO bC
I under a monthly rental Of $3.50.
The Washington times., 1910-03-30
EXCURSIONS

A delightful trip from this city 10 Old
Point Comfort and Norfolk and return
can be made at a very small cost on
the new Norfolk line OF the Potomac
and Chesapeake Steamboat Company.
The steamer St. Johns leaves here Tues
cav. Thursday. and Saturday after
Rooms at 3 p. m, and arrives at Nor
folk early next morning. Returning she
leaves Norfolk at 4 .. m, Old Point
Comfort at p. m, Sunday. Wednesday.
and Friday. reaching here early next
morning. Those who wish 20 spend
Sunday at the seaside can take the
steamer saturday. spend the day at
Virginia Beach or Cape Henry. and
return on the steamer leaving Norfolk
Sunday evening. The fare for the round
min VIII be 8. and staterooms 81 each
way. The regular fare is s. for the
round trip. The big fleet of batteships
that has been in Cuban waters have
returned and ar. al anchor in Hampton
Roads. The -. Johns on all her trips
passes the feet BY daylight, and a hne
view Of them can be had.
The Washington times., 1910-03-30
famous Expert Tells
How Fat May BE Removed Rapidly By
a Simple Home Remedy without
Causing Wrinkles, Disturbing
the Diet or Necessity
for Exercise.

Fat is nothing but unused energy" says
a prominent physician. and the man or WON
an who is burdened with 6. can easily get
rid Of II II they wish. AL hey need IS -
ounce Of Mamola. 10 ounce of ElUid Extract
CasCara Aromatic, and . - ounces Of Pepper
mint Water all of which they can get a.
any good drug store FOR a few cents. Then
let them take one teaspOo1fUI after meals
and az bedtime until they are down % the
weight the- want 20 be.
This simple home receipt Is far and
away better than any or AL the
patent OF secret medicines. for lt
reduces the TAT salty and harmlessly.
The ingredients are in fact beueacIaI 70 the
system. having both tonic and purifying quail
titles, and 50 help rather than distress the
stomach The remedy does not cause win
kles. for 81 reduces one gradually and natu-
rally. preserving a good outline. and. bes.
Of ali, needs neither physical exercise % help
u do the work, nor does 90 require any change
, in ciet-one can get results and stil "a ke
I things easy-eating meanwhile Just what
when and how he or she pIeases. Be sure
and get the Maru0la In a sealed package
- that you get Marmola and not a substi-
rUte.
The Washington times., 1910-03-30
POETIC FAT WOMAN
KICKED OUT Of BED
Wife Who Reads Verses in
Night Obtains Divorce
Decree.

Los ANGELES. Cal, March 20.-NIrs.
Hilda Young, a portly woman who drl
not look like a person who might sue
CessfuIly court the muse, was granted "a
divorce from John Eoung.in Judge Hou-
ser's court. The allegation was extreme
cruelty.
Now, Mrs. Young" asked her atto~-
ney. will YOU please tell the court nov.
your husband mistreated you?"
The woman began TO cry.
Speak right out" she wa. urged by
the court.
''I write poetry, said the woman
smiling through her tears.
I'VE admit that furnished sore ex
cUse," blUrtcd ont the lawyer VIII wa
trying To get at the facts.
But what elSe@'
He kicked RE out Of the bed becaus,
] insisted on reading some of my poetry
10 him when he was trying 10 sleep. I
was good poetry, TOO. He struck m,
with a stick here indicating a spot oil
her forehead before I reached the sec
ond verse. Ny husband never could ap
preciate TALENT
The Washington times., 1910-03-30
TOTS PRINCIPALS
IN MOCK WEDDING
Bride and Maid of Honor Each
Acknowledge Being Three
Years Old.

At a Tom Thumo Wedding" under
the auspices of the Jar.ha Chapter Of
Eastern stars. George Graham and Miss
Edith Robey. five and three years old.
respectively. were married by the Rev.
Hughie MaNey, a divine of FIVE sum
meTs.
The ceremony was performed in the
Naval Lodge Hall. Miss Welch played
Mendelssohn's wedding march as the
youthful couple marched up the aisle.
Miss Pearl Jones, bearing the heavy
weight Of three years. was the blushing
bridesmaid, ard Lawrence O'Co'neli
was best man. A wedding brea # ast
was given TO the younE couple by Il cir
friends
The Washington times., 1910-03-30
THE PROPER CARE Of OILCLOTH

OucIoth should not be swept with a
straw broom or scrubbed with stin
brush Instead. sweep with q soft hair
brush and wipe of with !ukewsrrn wa
ter IN which has been dissolved a tea
spoonful OF Gold Dust washing nowder
and rinse with clear. warm water
Where oilcloth IS losing us shiny sur
face. wash as above. rren dissolve a lit
tie ordinary glue iU a pint Of hot water
Al night go over the whole carefully
with a flannel dipped IN glue water.
Choose q dry day and by morning the
glue viii be hard, IL viii give a fine
gloss and make the oncloth wear much
| longer.
The Washington times., 1910-03-30

The citizens of AnacOstia, acting
through Eugene r. Thompson, arc max
ing efforts 10 secure quicker trans
mission from the city OF mail matter
for AnacOstia. with a corresponding
promptneSs in its delivery, al ledSt IN
Inc ihiclIy populated section Of this
suburb II has developed. as a result
of "A change made in the hour OF the
collection of mail in the city in the
afternoon. that mail matter intended
f01 this place has beer seriously de-
Iayed and the effort now Is 10 nave
rho hO1,r Of the collection In town chang
rd to the former time, which was l:f7
O'Clock D. m. This permitted OF the
-0rtinE of the mail and IFS dlSEatch 10
AuaCosta in time 20 be delivered IN the
afternoon, a condition that does not
exist at present. II Is stated. Mr.
THOMPSON has placed the matter before
the authorities of the city pOstoince and
thpv have promised 10 investigate the
situation with a view Of applying some
remedy.
The Rev. William r. Bird. the pastor
Of the Anacostia Methodist Episcopal
Church. left today to attend the meet
ing Of the Baltimore annual conference,
which Is in session IN Baltimore. As IS
now understood, M. Bird viii not re-
turn 70 Anacost.a church as pastor, fol
lowing the assignments 20 be made by
the conference
Mrs. Frank G. HalneS, heT daughter
Miss Marjorie Halnes, and Miss Lily
Reuhler, Of Washington, her sister, are
visiting relatives in New Windsor, car
roll county. Nd.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the MethO-
dist Episcopal Church in Ana costa gave
a supper last evening in IN AnaCOstia
Masonic HaI Nearly 2n0 suppeTs were
served Mrs George o. Watson. presi-
dent Of the organization. directed the
corps of ladies IN charge Of the supper.
EIecta Chapter. No p order of the
Eastern Star, has completed its arrange
meUtS Tor the reception II VIII tender 20
the members of Monumental Chapter, OF
| Baltimore, in the Masonic Hail in Ana
costa at the April meeting OF the local
chapter
The Washington times., 1910-03-30
Synopsis of Chapters Already Published

Helen Grayman. daughter Of a New
York Millionaire. Is abducted from her
room, along with her maid. Susan Jack
son. by Capt. Alfonso Payton. a noted sky
pirate (The time Is June, 1857 The two
women are placed on his aerOplane. Cha
meleon, and taken 20 the middle Of the
woods He is Spanish-Americ2ns cui-
tured and handsome. Grayman discovers
her loss and notifies Police COMMISSIONS
Braman. Grayman tells people his dauEh-
ter is with friends. The girl thinks Il a
prank arranged by her friends. Payton
tells her he Is Commodore Brown or
Washington. and that her friends VIII be
there later. Communicates with Grayman
by wireless phone and demands SO, co., 600.
C;ravmau agrees and meeting is ar
ranged az Tribes Hin, y Y He leaves
the woods in his machine and tells the
girl he has received a wireless from her
friends that their aero has broken down.
After his departure. girl becomes suspi-
rious and questions Mrs Williams. the
house keeper. She goes TO her room, when
the latter win not let her 90 where she
wants She thinlz she is a prisoner. but
does not know r.
The Washington times., 1910-03-30

teeth. The twelve marksmen will be
sent on by train in various disguises.
We ourselves will take the midnight ex-
press for Albany, and a local train Will
bring US TO Tribes Hill early In the
mUTningR
he commissioner had learned that the
fun complement Of the Chameleon, in
cludlng her commander. war ten men
Accordingly ne could count SpOn having
three 10 one in a fight
mus the matter was arranged When
William Graymau said Yes" 70 any
proposition he wanted TO have IL car
ried into effect instantly.