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The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
Governor Plaisted

Now that the smoke of the battle
has cleared away, it is safe to say
that Frederick w Plaisted will carry
with him to the Governors chair the
same measure of confidence, good
will and esteem, that Maine ever be-
slows on her chief executives. 1t Is
the glorious strength of the English
speaking nations that the will of the
people as expressed by their votes, is
always accepted without question
Friend and foe gather to hear the re-
turns and bury the hatchet at one
and the same time.
Mayor Plaisted has made an official
record that even his opponents have
found little fault with. We accept al
par his statements that he takes Of
flee bound to no pledge save that OF
serving the people of Maine as a
whole. This alone makes it possible
for him to govern Maine as his pre-
decessor at least could not. No mar
need ask for greater opportunity
than Is now before him. We trus
that he may be endowed with the
wisdom to make the best possible use
of 1t, and usher in an era that viii
bring Maine unto her own.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
Our Firm Foundation

Some weeks ago Senator LaFol-
lette of Wisconsin referred a letter
of inquiry to the Secretary of the
Wisconsin Railroad Commission.
Writing us in response thereto, that
official said: 81 realize that have
probably sent you more material than
you will require, but we are anxious
to do everything possible for any
friend of Senator LaFollette, whom
we of Wisconsin hold so dear
Just about the same time the press
dispatches announced that the Sena-
tor had been marked for slaughter. A
combination of the railroad, corpora
ton. and liauorinterests while some of
Wisconsin's shrewdest politicians were
working for his downfall. The party
machine had been set up against him.
He had lost his financial angel of
the earlier campaigns-aged Lumber
man Stephenson-and his Milwaukee
daily newspaper Things looked rath-
er black for Robert Marion LaFol-
lette. yet he calmly announced that
he needed a rest, and would not par
ticipate in the preliminary campaign.
Why? Because Wisconsin has the
direct primary. and Senator LaFol-
lette had the consciousness of hav-
ing served his people well. Still we
awaited the returns with keen inter-
est, to say the least They came tell
ing of his victory at the primaries by
five to one. Is it any
wonder that predatory wealth" is
bitterly opposed to direct primaries?
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
In Praise of the Eskimos.

Commander Peary In the narrative
describing his discovery of the north
pole devotes very long chapter to
the Eskimos. with whom he has had
intimate dealings for eighteen years.
He tells us that though they are saw
ages they are not savage; that though
they are without government they are
not lawless: that though they are un
educated they exhibit remarkable
degree of intelligence. He assures US
that they have no religion. yet he
describes them as destitute of vice and
ready TO share their last meal with the
hungry. He thinks It would be impos
sible to Christianlze them. but they al
ready possess the cardinal graces Of
faith. hope and charity, for without
them they could never survive the six
months night and the other rigors of
their home"
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
"The New Nationalisms u

In outlining his political creed al
Ossawatomie. Theodore Roosevelt
took the position that government
of. for, and by the people, ought to dc
hose things that experience has
shown must be done. If our people as
4 whole continue to prosper. He bas'
es his conclusions on the facts as ht
finds them, aided of course by his
deep knowledge of history, ancien
and modern.
1t seems to us that his position Ii
entirely logical and thoroughly IL
accord with the spirit and traditions o
the Republican party. Yet howl o
protest has gone up from so-calle(
Republicans everywhere, and ever
President Taft is quoted as saying; -
IN firmly convinced that the only
safe course for us to pursue, is tC
hold fast to the limits OF the constitu
ton. and to regard as sacred the pow
ers of the states.
State boundaries are among th'
most artificial features in our CIVIL
cation. They were created as mat
ter of administrative convenience, ye'
of n sudden they are held up as de-
fining something sacred. Such is the
distortion of the legal mind. Schools
literature, and travel have kept the
American people homogeneous, and
presumably always will, Commerce
the life of blood of our civilization
ignores state boundaries, and so does
every vital force of society.
States rights" enable the brewers
and distillers to override the will Of
Maine people. and force upon then
the cursed liquor traffic.
States Rights enable the grea'
trusts to incorporate in New Jersey
strangle competition in other states
and practice extortion with immun'
ity.
States rights" enabled the rail-
rOaQS OIL Nt JSi6iohN ~
agriculture, that they might have the
.long haul" on the farm products
from the west.
"State's rights enable 100 men
in New York city to run the great
est open gambling game on earth'
menace the stability of every imam
cial enterprise at will, and precipl-
tate industrial panics for their own
profit.
These are but few of our modern
troubles that spring from behind ar
tificial bulwarks. To the evils so IN
trenched can be traced much human
suffering. When the Republican
party was young. the thoughts OF hui
man suffering stirred its members to
great deeds. Fortunately we are as
sured that history repeats itself.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
Florists Jaroon,

The florists have a trade jargoD of
their own. When man who grows
flowers for a living rattles Off some
thing like paper whites. valleys and
Romans" the confused layman has to
stop to think what the jumble of words
means. 1t is only the trade way Of say
ing paper white narcissus. lily of the
valley and Roman hyacinth. Likewise
mum" is their word for chlysanthe-
mum. and time and space are likewise
saved by saying "cyp" instead of
cypripedium. So Bridesmaid roses are
"maids," American Beauties are beau
ties" Perle du Jardin becomes "perle'
and Is pronounced pearl. while Souye-
mir du President CarDot is reduced to
its last word, Just as those other Illus
trious French rose names, General
Jacqueminot and Marechal Mel, where
shortened to "Jack" and "NieP' In the
heyday of their glory. - New York
Press.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
Sheriff Mooers

Never yet have we seen a clean cut
Issue between right and wrong go to
popular vote, without feeling proud
of our people when the count was
made. We felt that Sheriff Mooers
candidacy put the issue up as clearly
cut as a personal equation makes pos
sible. Evidently old Somerset saw it
about as we did. Nothing could give
stronger evidence of the sterling
character Of our people, than the re-
suit Of the vote as counted. We are
proud of them. We hope that Republi-
can party leaders will wake up to the
fact that 1t Is getting to be pretty
good politics to stand as nearly for
the right as human judgment makes
possible.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
George Merriam. Pastor.

Residence. so Madison Avenue.
Telephone 153-3.
Morning worship at 1915 with SER
mon by the pastor. Sunday school al
10.
Y. p. S. c. e. at 6 o'clock. All
strangers will be given cordial wei
come to all these meetings.
A special meeting of the church
will be held Sunday evening at
o'clock. The pastor will give briei
address on "A Monstrous Wrong Per-
petrated." Delegates will be appoint
ed to the Kennebec Association meet
ing in China. Tuesday afternoon and
Wednesday forenoon, September 2C
and 81. The annual Letter to the
Association will be read. 1t is i'm
portant that there should be a large
attendance of the members of the
church.
A few weeks ago the superintendent
Of the Sunday school appointed 6
committee on Rally Day" This com
mlttee has been at work and all should
watch for the hour and date of the
exercises.
Prayer meeting this evening at 7.3o
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
A Locomotives Breathing.

The breathing" Of u locomotive
that is to say. the number of puffs
given during a journey-depends upon
the circumstances of its driving
wheels and their speed. No mat
ter what the rate Of speed may
be. for every one round Of the driving
wheels a locomotive will give four
puffs-two out of each cylinder. the
cylinders being double. II the av-
erage circumference of the driving
wheel is twenty feet and the speed per
hour fifty miles. locomotive will
give. going at express speed. $50 pufrs
per minute. 52.s0O puffs per hour and
1866 puffs per mile.-London Stand
ard.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
RECEPTION At THE HOME
OF MRS. SHEPHERD
Social Event Long To BE Remember
ed by Those Who Attended.

The delegates to the State Fedora
ton of Womens Clubs began to ar
rive yesterday and the meetings were
naugurated at eight o'clock last ey
ening with the reception at the beau
tiful home of Mrs. Edith S. Shep-
herd to club members of town and
State and their guests
In the receiving line were the hos
tess, Mrs. Shepherd, Mrs. Lizzie Mar
BILE OF Skowhegan, Mrs. c. F. Flagg of
Portland. Mrs. Florence Collins Por-
ter of California, Mrs Stanley Plum
mer OF Dexter, Mrs S. c. s. Ward
o. Augusta, Miss Laura E. Foster of
Cumberland Mills. Mrs. George
Stearns of Portland, Mrs. Gertrude
Bucknam, Miss Edith Gledhill and
Mrs Elizabeth Merrill of Skowhegan.
The ushers who brought the
guests to receive these ladies' well
come were Mrs. Edith Philbrick, Mrs.
Helen Pulsifer, Mrs. Daisy Merrill
and Mrs. Mabel Philbrick.
Fine music was furnished for the
enjoyment of the guests by j. Alb
bott Kendall and Miss Annie Allen,
with violin and piano and further en-
tertainment was provided for in de-
lightful readings, a minuet by Miss
Eleanor Barnard Danforth, daughter
of Hon. Frederick Danforth of Garte-
ner. Miss Danforth's selections gave
great pleasure. She WAS the pupil
of Miss Briggs of Boston, who was
also teacher of Mrs. G. Waldo Rich
ards the celebrated elocutionist The
readings were: "The Stove Pipe Hole >
VIM. Henry Drummond; "Oh, Miser-
ere Miss Louise Gurnee; Tho
Minuet," by Mary Mapes Dodge, the
latter being given in costume.
Punch was served in the reception
rooms and refreshments of ice cream
and cake in the dining room by a
company of lovely young club wo-
men under the direction of Mrs. Ell
len Sawyer, Mrs. Lois Patten and
Mrs. Ella Mooers. Mrs. Matte Good
win and Mrs. Mooers presided at
the tables. The dining room
was charmingly decorated in pink,
green and white. Pink, green and
white ices and confectionery were
served. Pink and white sweet peas
among the green filled the air with
fragrance. This was a social~eyent
long to be remembered, for every
thing had been admirably planned and
more admirably administered. The
buzz of CHEEKY conversation, the
music of soft laughter the blended
notes of violin and piano, the clear
tones of the readers voice sounding
in the hush of absorbed attention,
the clatter of silver and china and
ali the merry. sounds told that this
was one of the genuine good times
that everybody likes to remember.
The meetings in the Bethany church
began this morning in accordance
with the program printed last week.
A full account of the proceedings will
be given in the next issue of this
paper.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
Tha Greatest Historian,

BY common consent the greatest OF
all historians in Thucydides. the Greek
contemporary Of Pericles and author
Of the history of the Peloponnesian
war. One of the greatest tributes that
can be paid to him Is that, according
to the estimate of very able critic.
we have a more exact account of a
long and eventful period by Thucyd-
ides than we have of any period In
modern history, equally long and event
full. and yet all this Is compressed into
a single volume. For concise, vigor-
Gus and yet intense presentation Thu
cydides has never been equaled. He
is easily the king of historians.-New
York American.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
THURSDAY, SEPT. Ii, 1910.
The Landslide

Yes it's a landslide all right. No
mistake about that. And now the
men who have persisted in running
the Republican party in Maine upon
the rocks, will have an opportunity to
repent of their folly at leisure. By
press purpose of thwarting the free
expression of the independent voter,
they thought to foist upon the rank
and file such candidates as might
serve their purpose best. The scheme
worked-for a while Now the voters
have arisen in their might to make
clean sweep.
One and probably two Democrats
will be sent to represent Maine
in the United States Senate. Two
will take their seats in the
House of Representatives, and the
wave of Democracy that will sweep
across the country can only be imag-
ined. Truly it was sowing the wind.
Repeal of the Sturgis law, resub-
mission of the prohibitory amend
ment, Democratic appointments to the
Maine Supreme Bench, and redis-
tricting of the State are some of the
further consequences. Not an un-
mixed blessing, perhaps, but a bless
ing all the same.
First and foremost of the contri-
I,,ti
stands the iniquitous Sturgis law.
This piece of legislation is indefensi-
BILE from any standpoint. 1t took the
people some time to appreciate the
thing, but when they did they enter
tained no doubts.
Second there was the domination of
the Augusta ring. Party machinery
was utilized to further the business
enterprises of the insiders In a man
ner that Maine people will no long
er tolerate. Nominations were die
tated from above, and the steam roll
eT was used freely. No more of that.
Somerset county spoke with es
pecial emphasis. Two things enter
ed into that: The appointment of Har
ry Prince as State Librari2n, and
failure of the Republican County
Convention to indorse Sheriff Mooers.
T. was the Republican neighbors of
the brother-in-law who were most
indignant. Judging Fernald by that
one act they could but concede every
charge the Democracy saw fit to
make. On the sheriff question, Som
erset woods are full of Republicans
who are disgusted with this flirting
with the liquor vote. Hypocrisy is
not characteristic of the rank and
file. The vote settles that
Last but by no means least was the
disgraceful lying by the leading Re-
publican organs. Maine Republicans
are intelligent. When they saw in
their papers the glowing accounts of
feeble rallies held in their own neigh
borhoods, they knew that the whole
brave front was a tissue of false
hoods. 1t will take years for the
Kennebec Journal Lewiston Journal,
and many others to get back the con-
fidence they have so ruthlessly sacri-
feed. 1t was not by any error of
Judgment, for the veriest tyro in poll
tics could see something coming.
1t Is with considerable satisfaction
that we look over the issue of the
Independence Reporter for August 25.
Republican friends chided us sharply
for the frank utterances of that date
We have simply tried to merit the
confidence of the public, and such
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
Plenty In Reserve.

A man who had been fighting got
two black eyes. Next morning he met
q friend, who exclaimed:
"Why. Jack. where have you been?
You've got two black eyesP
That's nothing" he replied. 81
could have got plenty more, only had
no place to put them"
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15

measure as we do enjoy, we do not
propose to abuse.
There are just as many Republi-
ans in Maine as ever. The most of
.aem want good government, in the
fullest sense of the word The time
that the Democracy remains in pow
r will be determined by the extent
o which they make good.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
SuitahIa Cana.

Uncle Jack came to visit the family
just after Johnny had recovered from
an attack Of the whooping cough.
How did you amuse yourself while
you had itY" be asked.
ME and another boy who had 1t
played Indians and gave warwhoops,"
answered the little fellow.-Chicago
News
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
Pleasant.

Strange Guest-l don't know balf the
people In the room. Just look at that
woman over there-the cross eyed, red
headed one. And some one told me
she was married. Don't you think the
fellow was fool7 Other Guest tneek-
yl-I know he was. I'm him.-Balti-
more American.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
Talked Too Much.

Wife (reproachfullyl - You forget
how you once breathed your love In
my ear and promised that my every
wish should be gratifed. Hub-No, l
don't. but wish now I'd followed the
hygienic rule Of keeping my mouth
shut while breathing.-Boston Tran
script
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
MARRIAGES.

Waterville-August 80. w. H. Mel
son of Hinckley and Miss Adelia \
Pitts of WaterVille, by Rev. c. F
Stimson.
Skowhegan ~. Miss
Frances a. Powers and William Ii
Simpson by Rev Geo. Merriam. (NC
cards)
Norridgew II, Miss
Alice Longley and Arthur Frederic.
Skowhegan-Septem IA, Miss
Maud Thompson and George Plum
mer
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15

"The members of the 'carbarn
gang an unincorporated association
of thugs doing business In the terri
tory adjacent to the Second avenue
car sheds IN Y. Sun.
Yes, we understood that most of
the thugs had incorporated, and were
doing business by proxy.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15

"Do you know anything. doctor"
said Mrs. Finnikin, that will put a
little color into my cheeks? 1 am 80
dreadfully pale"
We'll. madam" replied DN Blunt.
perhaps II ! tell you that you bave a
hole In your stocking about the size of
a quarter 1t may have the desired ef-
feet"
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15

On next Wednesday evening, Sep
tember 81, public meeting will
be held in regard to the proposed
electric car line between Athens and
Skowhegan. 1t is desired that every
citizen should be present at this
meeting. Harvey D. Eaton of Water
Vile will be present to present any
plan In regard to the road.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
SEVENTH DAY ADvENTIsTs.

Mission on corner of Madison av-
enue and Russell street. Sabbath
School at p. m. Saturday. Meeting
Sunday evening at 7.3o p. m. Prayer
and praise services Tuesday and Fri
day evening at 7.30. The public is
cordially invited.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
CENTENARY
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

f. l.. Hayward. Pastor
Residence. Is Island Avenue.
Morning worship at 10.45 with ser
mon bv the pastor. Theme: THE
Two Great Commandments" IL M
Sunday school with large men and
womens Bible Glasses. s p. m. Ep-
worth League.
7 p. m. short address followed by
social service.
Tuesday, 7,15 p. m, short class meet
ing followed by first meeting of Mis-
sion Study class. This class will be
led for the present by the pastor and
will begin with a study of Korea.
Prayer meeting this evening at 7.So
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
just Talkinu.

Stella-I hear that Lizzie is TALKING
of getting married again. Bella-i
didn't know that she had been married
once yet Stella-She isn't ! said she
was talking of 1t again.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15

How long, o God of justice must
Thy sword of vengeance lie and rust
While thus to rob their fellow man
The rich and cunning lay their plan
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
Billiards.

"Have you heard the billiard conun-
drum? Well. here 1t is:
what made the red ball blushT
why. when 1t saw the two whites
kiss In the corner"
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15

1t looks as IL men who could fulfill
love vows just won't ever marry.
The most deceptive thing about a
woman's bathing suit Is what's in 1t.
A man thinks it's a virtue in him
to want his family to have them in
stead of him.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15

For income purposes the first Of
the month seems to come about once
year; for paying bills 1t seems to
be here every other day.
Work kills few men, but that isn't
why 80 many are afraid of 1t.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
EVERYBODY,C
A- COLUMN - 49,

Advertisements in this column not
to exceed five lines inserted once for
% cents. four times for so cents Each
additional line five cents. In comput-
ing lines reckon on an average of
words. Stamps taken.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
DEATHS.

Skowhegan-Septem 6, Gladys,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Fol
som, aged years.
MISUNDERSTANDING II, Mrs. Julia
Hatch, aged 65 years ..
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 10. Lamont
Griffith. aged 20 years.
Moscow-Septembe 13, Mrs. Chand-
Ter Moore.
owhegan-Septembe 13, VIM. f.
Holt. aged 33 years.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
BIRTHS.

North NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 10, I
the wife of Earle Greene, daughter
Canaan-September 8, to the wife Z"
Benjamin Lewis, a daughter,
Bangor-July 29. to Mr.. and Mrs NJ
N. Johnson, a daughter, Lucille Hell
enc.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15

FOH HENI-A cottage mouse all
furnished. only respectable people
need apply to Is Parlin st. 1877
FOR sALE-Pigs five weeks old
Rice potato digger; one second hand
Standard potato digger, for one third
price at w. II. Boynton's. 4w-37"
FOR sALE--A George Wood & Co.
parlor organ In good condition. Price
and further Information given on ap-
plication to Box Sc, Solon Me. 4w37"
FOR sALE-work horse. weighs
1000 lbs. good driver. sound, not afraid
of automobiles. Price reasonable. J.
IS. Kidder, r. +. d. No. A. Skowhegan.
2'36
FOR sALE---Ivers & Pond piano,
house furnishings. etc. NJ. N. Strick-
land, 62 Old Point avenue, Madison.
HOUSE FOR sALE-L B. Moore. 60
Old Point avenue. Madison. 1w37
VACUUM CLEANING--I am still In
a position to do vacuum cleaning and
small jobs Of electric wiring. Leave
orders with r. E. Dunbar, 1884. Ralph
Cleveland, 16 Mechanic street. tf37
tions waiting, earn $40 to 500 weekly
81 Saturdays; men wanted Immediately
to learn barber trade. Halls Barber
School. S14 Washington St. Boston.
Open day, evenings. Catalogue free.
FOR sALE-36 Pigs from three to
ttEe mn weeks old. Fred Rolfe, canaan
assist In putting In the machinery in
the new paper mill, Skowhegan. An
swer in person. 4'36
FOR SALE-Registered Hampshire
lambs from imported stock, Reason
able price Apply to Joseph Butler
Kilcare Farm, Skowhegan. 6-S6
TENEMENT wANTED-Before oc-
tober 10. Prefer cottage house or down
Others not obiectionabie' ADDRESS me
please to Baxter Building, Metropo1l-
tan Life Insurance Co. Portland
Me Ralph w. Ames.
WANTED-A heavy single harness;
with complete description, IS" Inde-
pendent Reporter Office. 4w-35'
FOR SALE-Second-h hand Wood
Furnace. Inquire of C. M. Lambert.
tf-35
ONE ROOM OFFICE TO RENT at
reasonable cost. Good location. Apply
Skowhegan, Me. tf-34
FOR SALE-Driving horse. young
Mrs A. p. Domberger, 81 North ST,
UPHOLSTERY WORK. am pre-
short notice. Mattresses a specially.
Drop me card and l Will call and
snow samples. Eugene Wltham, II
Summer street 4wS35
FOR sALE-Five horse-p power twin
cylinder Indian motor cycle. Guaran-
ted in first class condition. Loop frame
1909 model II. c. Woodbury., 6 Elm
street, Skowhegan. tf-27
HAVE YOUR HORSES sHOD RIGHT
take them to Haskells & Locke's shop
opposite Reporter Office and It will be
done In a scientific manner as that is
their speciality. It'll
LOWEST PRICES on Groceries OF
every kind; come and see II this is not
so Robinson's Branch, VIII Malbon,
Manager. Elm St., Opp. Hotel Co
burn. tf-2
FOUND-That you can save about
ne-third by shipping your packages
by Hoyt's Express to all points. Of
Ace opp. Reporter once. c.. A.
STINCHFIELD, Manager. TIL
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
Warned.

"She told me that l might hope"
'Better look out! I've known girls
to say that when they intended to ac-
cept chap."-Puck.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15

Cholly-The dentist told me had
large cavity that needed filing. Ethel
Did he recommend any special course
of study3
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15

Don Morrison and his sister, Miss
Margery, returned to New York city
Tuesday last.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Robert Morris, Pastor.
Residence. IA Main st

Residence. IA Main Street.
There will be no service in this
church next Sunday as the repairs are
still going on.
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15

Murilla-Do you consider engage
ments bindingf Millicent-Certainly.
II one didn't there would be no fun
In breaking them.-Illustrsted Bits
The independent-reporter., 1910-09-15

Diversity Of opinion proves that
things are only what we think them
Montaigna