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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-02
STRAIFOhD Al ktW
 HORTICULTURAL SHOW
F. E. Conine Nursery Company Will Be Represented at Stamford Ex-
 hibitiOn This Week.
Special to The Farmer.)

Stratford, Nov. 2-Stratford will be well represented in the first annual show of the Westchester and Fairfield Horticultural society which takes place ori Thursday and Friday of this week at Stamford. F. E. Conine or the F. E. Conine Nursery Company is a member and his firm will be rep resented with an exhibit of plants and shrubs of various kinds. The society is composed of people interested m horticulture, florists and gardeners. Superintendents and gardeners on the big estates in all parts of the couhtles of Fairfield and Westchester are mem bers and will have exhibits. It IS sA pected that the show will rival that given every year at Newport Stam- ford was selected for the first snow ana an effort will be made to hoid the next one in Bridgeport. Many per sons in Bridgeport are interested III horticulture and will visit the SHOW TAKING PERSONAL TAX CENSUS
 The work. of taking the census for the personal tax will begin immedi- ately. Peter Gleason and Louis E Peck have been appointed canvassers and if is expected that another Will De appointed making three in all Davlo IL. Rhoades will probably be the other member of the census force
 STAMFORD BRIEFS
 work has been commenced on new residence for M Tiffany of Bridgeport on Avenue A in the South End ". A. StaRg has the contract for the car penter work. and Edward Blakesiee IS doing the mason work.
 The yacht Uno owned by Davld Armstrong of Bridgeport has been hauled out at the Bedell ship yard where she will remain all winter ana undergo a, thorough overhauling. First Mate Marcus Garry will be ship keep CT during the time the yacht IS laio up. fee on Main street which has been RlessspffsS Ins sp sSsikssS SiRbhiMing S materials and also maintain a representatlye there. Small purchases can be ob- tained at the office but larger ones will be supplied from his yacht at the dock as usual.
 A number of local young men went to New York today, to see the fleet of warships. They will be the guests of Oliver Park, of the yacht Emrose.
 The Tax Improve club held an ln- feresting social at the new club house on Johnson avenue last night NOVer 200 residents of the vicinity were present. Abundant refreshments and dancing to the music of fine orches- tra made the evening pleasant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-02

Frank Joseph, of Winnipauk, has re- ported to the selectmen that fifteen of his chickens and three ducks were killed by unknown dogs Saturday
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
SKOWHEGAN FAIR TO Be
A GOOD ONE
Cattle Department to Be Well Filled
and There VIII Be Many New Fea-
lures on the Grounds.

The Somerset Central Agricultural
Society held a meeting Tuesday ev-
ening, President Clyde H. Smith pre-
siding. The business consisted OF
plans for the fair which comes Sep
TENDER 81, %, %. Everything prom
ises a good fair and there will be
many features that have not been
with the previous fairs. Plans are be-
ing made to have q flying machine
but they are not entirely settled in the
matter. The cattle exhibit will be th'
best in years and there promises t
be a large exhibit in the hall. The
poultry department will be unusuall,
good, and without doubt the fair will
exceed any in the State In the sheer
exhibit as this Is the king county for
sheep raising and the Hiltons of An
son will show their various breeds
and Mr.. Horne will show his Tunis
sheep. they being the only ones In the
State. Mr.. Bailey will show his Ok
fords. the only ones in this county.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
Tho Problem of tho Glacier.

The curves OF variation of glaciers
which are collected In the Alpine mu-
scum In Berne show, according to Pro-
fessor Brueckner, that the twenty-six
great glaciers Of Switzerland which
were very extensive at the beginning
of the nineteenth century thereafter
receded. at first slowly and then more
rapidly, until the close Of the century.
The course of recession was interrupt
ed about the middle Of the century by
q brief advance, in which only two
glaciers exceeded the limits that
bounded them at the commencement
of the century. The glaciers showed
a second slight advance between 1890
and 1895. Although the curves Of the
various glaciers are similar In gen.
eral. each exhibits well marked Pc
culiarities, which make 1t difficult to
trace any connection between eli
matte changes and fluctuations In gla-
citation. The problem of the glaciers
Is still involved in obscurity, and much
patient research will be required to
effect Its solution.-Scientiflc Ameri-
can.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
SKOWHEGAN ARTISTS At
WATERv|LLE
Don Morrison, Mrs. Steward and Miss
Morrison Participate In Concert Mt
Summer School

Under the auspices OF the Central
Maine Summer school, Don Morrison,
violinist, Mrs. Agnes Steward, mez-
zo-soprano, and Miss Margery Nor
rison, gave a concert Monday even
ing in the First Baptist church, Wa
terville. The auditorium and CALLER
les were filled by the large and en-
thusiastic audience, and the artists
were compelled to respond to repeat
ed encores. Several auto parties
went down from Skowhegan to enjoy
the program which was as follows:
Mcdowell, Novelette,, by Miss Nor
rison; Woodman, In Already violin
obligato) by Mrs. Steward; Cui, Ro-
nance and Morrison, Carnival by
Don Morrison; Beach, Scottish Lee
gende and Paderewski, Cracovienne
by Miss Morrison; Woodford-Finden,
Allah and Schlesinger There, little
girl, don't cry" by Mrs. Steward;
Valse Anglais, Dutch Soldier and
Scotch Poem by Don Morrison; Litz,
Rhapsodie No. II, by Miss Morrison;
Thayer, my Laddie" and Arnold
Gould I forget!" violin obligato)
by Mrs. Steward; Wieniawski, Lee
gende by Don Morrison.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
Question No. Three

The city of Portland desires sew
eral expensive Improvements. The
prospect of getting them by payments
from her annual income is not very
good. The easy way out of the diff
Guilty Is to borrow the money, but the
constitution of the State stands in the
way. Therefore Portland asked the
last Legislature to submit constitu-
tional amendment ostensibly general
in character, but really intended to
apply only OF that single city. The
question before the voters is whether
to be indulgent or not.
Under good government Portland
would have ample revenue for every
thing she needs. The question was
fairly before the citizens of Portland
last winter, whether they should ask
the Legislature for better form of
municipal government, or for high
err debt limit. The business men
favored the former, the politicians the
latter. The politicians won out be-
fore the Legislature. The question Is
still before the people.
Waterville under similar circum-
stances asked for and got an oppor-
tunity to adopt the commission form
of government. The experience oil
over a hundred cities in the United
States warrants the assertion that II
is the best form of municipal govern
ment yet devised. Portland ought to
have it. If she can't get the State to
increase her debt limit, she'll have to
have 1t. But the politicians would
prefer to keep on with the present
graft and extravaganza, and then Dor
row all the money possible besides.
The way to head them off Is to vote
NO on Question No. 3.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
THE STORAGE RESER.
VO|R ENLARGED
SkOwhegan Water Company Carries
Out Agreement With Town.

Within the next few days the Sc
lectmen of Skowhegan will be invited
by the officers of the Water Company
to inspect the work, now practically
complete, which has been done at
the water works in accordance with
the contract between the company
and the town. This agreement called
for an enlargement of the present
storage basin to increase the capacity
not less than fifty per cent. The
work had been carried on by en-
ployees of the company during the
summer, under the careful and eff
cient management of Superintendent
Wentworth and has cost approximate
ly $500. The old earth dam has
ed out to twice its former width, the
down stream side of the dam filled out
to an easy slope, and covered with
turf. Only a few men were employed
at a time so that the earth fill could
have abundant opportunity to settle.
The time element and the rains, to-
gether with the travelling of the teams
back and forth have made the en-
bankment as solid as that kim of
construction permits. The storage
capacity of the old basin was esti-
mated by Engineer C. s. Humphrey
of Madison to be 1,611,727 gallons
which at the usual rate of consump-
ton was a sufficient supply to last
forty days. With the water raised IS
inches to the new level, the capacity
will be increased to 2,483 1856 gallons,
an ample supply for so days. The
submerged area will be increased
from bit over one acre to very near
ly two. In addition to the increased
protection from fire or protracted
drought, it is expected that the en-
larged storage basin will be a material
factor in improving the quality of the
local water supply.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
VERYBODY,C
L. COLUMN ~

OFFER FOR SALE my lot in Mad
ison, two miles out near the electric
road, about 10 acres, in field, re-
mainder in wood and timber. Some ex-
ira. good cedar splendid grass land,
field in good condition for hay; cut 6
good sized one-horse loads this season
three-fourths acre under cultivation
small building containing room 10x1O;
recently built. Part of purchase may
remain on mortgage II desired. Samuel
F. Emerson, 10 Mechanic street. 9wS6
WE HAVE SEVERAL slightly used
Upright Pianos; also good trades in
Bicycles to close out at low prices. j.
N. & l. I. Smith
DREssMAKING-wil go out by the
day or work at home. Prices reason
able. Call Madison avenue; over - ed
WNod's store. 4w-36s
MADAM TODD, MEDIUM, -who will
be for a short time located at Mrs.
Guss Pooler, residence 81 Mt. Pleasant
avenue, and will give readings daily.
business advice given. 4wS6'
LOsT-On trolley car leaving Show
hogan Monday at / p. m. small black
purse containing about SIP. Finder
leave at this office and receive reward
WANTED AT ONCE-Rehned lady
to sell fine toilet goods made in New
York Steady work, so per cent pre-
at $40 Water street for full particu-
lars. Gardner. 4w35*
FOR SALE--First class, single cyl
inder motorcycle, in fine condition.
Bosch magnetic, long wheel base; low
saddle position; tires never punctured
Inquire at Hotel oxford. 4w35'
FOR SALE-One Hoover Potato Dig
ger. Great Bargain. F. p. Pennell
tf35
AGENTS MAKE IS TO s2s PER DAY
easy selling our speciality. Particulars
free. Write today. Unique Speciality
Co., Midtown, Me- 4w34s
DRUG CLERKS-Take my course
In pharmacy it's thorough and up to
date. References from my successful
students. Glass starts at Portland
Oct. LIST. Address A. p. Pierce, Au-
ditorium, Bangor Me. 4w34s
FOR SAILS II. p. Twin Cylinder
Indian motorcycle. First class condi-
ton. Ralph B. Hill. 4w34s
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
THE SPEED BOYS TURN
THE TABLES
Trim Their Former Conquerors 1873
Before Record Breaking Crowd.

Skowhegan squared accounts with
Ticennett at Fairview park Saturday
afternoon, and threw in something for
good measure besides. The final
score was Is to g. but to all appear
ances the Speed Boys could have tall
lied fifteen more runs had occasion
demanded. Mulholland and Black
were both batted out of the box, while
Morris, except in the sixth, famed the
Ticonnett batters at will.
The game opened with Ticonnett at
bat and Morris had to pitch only six
or seven balls to retire the side. Laney
walked for Skowhegan and an error
by short gave E. Lacasce first after
Pooler had famed. Cavanaugh then
clouted the sphere for two bases
scoring two runners. Hale hit safely
bringing Cavanaugh home, and then
stole second while Mulholland took a
nap. o. Lacasce struck out but an
error by Gilman gave Hunter first
and allowed Hale to score. Hunter
was thrown out at second closing the
inning with the score to O.
Two runs came easily in the gee
ond, four In the third and four more
In the fourth This took the edge of
the situation SO that Skowhegan got
but one in the fifth. Then Morris
two singles and double which netted
Ticonnett three runs. But that was
all, and both sides seemed content tc
end the game as quickly as possible
The holiday crowd was the largest oil
the season excepting July 4,and every
body went home happy. Summary:
CIYnNUIILGA
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
Question No. Two

The second question appearing upon
the ballot for the special election next
Monday reads as follows Shall the
constitution be amended as proposed
by resolution of the Legislature pro-
yiding that Augusta Is hereby declar-
ed to be the seat of government of
this State" The intent of the above
proposition Is to fix the seat of gov
eminent in perpetuity. 1t requires self
restraint to discuss the idea with
moderation.
In the first place Augusta Is now
the seat of government. The State
has made a large investment in the
remodeled State house, and so far as
we know there is no proposition to
make any change. Everything indi-
Gates that the people of the State are
satisfied with the status quo. Wha
earthly reason would warrant us II
numbering up our organic law will
any such proposition as the above?
The only apparent motive Is to H.
the situation so that In the future 5
minority of the Legislature could
block the will of the people shout
they ever desire to change their seat
of government. That would be gov
eminent of the many by the few for
the benefit of the few. The Ameri-
can opinion of that sort of thing has
been pretty well defined more than
once. In recent years 1t was impos-
sible to persuade the boarding house
and hotel keepers of Augusta to pro-
vide proper accommodations for those
called to Augusta by business before
the Legislature, until the threat had
been made to move the State house
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
VACUUM CLEANING-I am 5

VACUUM CLEANING am still IN
small Jobs of electric wiring Leave
orders with r. L. Dunbar, 1894. Ralph
Cleveland, Is Mechanic street. tf3i
FOR sALE-One registered Berk-
shire Boar; 20 months old. Percy
FOUND-Suit case, August H. be-
tween Skowhegan and Malbon's Nj
owner can have same by proving
property and paying for this adver-
tisement. F. c. Rowell. Cornyille.
good condition Reason for selling,
have bought larger car. o. 7. Toi..
man, Augusta. Phone 1854 4w3S'
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Model r
running order. Fully equipped top
wind shield, etc. nearly new Goodrich
tires. Demonstration given at any
time; price right. Call or address W.
So, Gardiner. 4w33'
FOR SALE 1-2 story house sh'a
and stable connected. nice shade trees
s city, water, pleasantly Locate %" az
residence. John A. ValIier 4we5'
TO RENT-Small store on court
street for rent. September l. G. w.
FOR SALE OR To RENT-B.a.k-
smith shop. tools and machinery 'H-
cluded Power furnished by gasoIrne
SHBlne' Apply TO II. II. groves, 'it.
field. 6w-32'
FOR RENT, 2, 3, or rooms with
heat, corner Water and Court stregI7.
Suitable for roomers or business dn-
quire of G. w. Cover. tf-5-
FOR SALE-A two-story house.
Large stable connected, with large
cement cellars. Furnace heat, sitnar,
ed on Madison avenue one mile from
station: House adapted for two tam,
lies LIES Has good supply of water iF and
mail delivered. Has large lawn Wi,Gsnn
three acres of land connected. Ais9
for sale, two story house with elghi
PRINCIPAL rooms and stable, situate
on North avenue; good cellar and wa,
ter In house; quarter of an acre %
land connected. including one hous9
lot with cellar. Apply to F. l. Estes
Ala Madison avenue. tf3l
WANTED-Plain sewing to do at
home. Mrs. Belle Jones. As LeatH,H'
street. Skowhegan. 29tf'
FOR sALE-1e-room house. gooo
stable connected, two wells water
10 acres land, situated on North az
enue ! Ia miles from post ONCE. A. A.
so sleigh. wagon, harnesses and farm
ing implements. A. J. Bernard
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
Bushel of Corn Worth $l0O

One of the best ideas we have ever
seen in connection with the prizes Of
fered for an agricultural exhibit,
came to US recently down In one cor
ner of the premium list of the Maine
Corn and Fruit Show to be held in
Portland, Nov Gil. 1t is a long step
in the right direction, away from the
Anticipated circus idea towards the
ideal exhibit or competition which
shall contribute something to the
sum total of human knowledge. This
particular feature will be In charge of
the lectureship department.
The question which the proposed
contest will probably answer is this:
What type of corn will she'll the
highest per cent from given guam
tity of ears?' This Ia the way 1t will
be managed. Each competitor will
submit underground sample of his
corn. Twenty pounds will be used
to determine the best fifteen samples
Then the final awards will be made as
follows: The fifteen samples will be
taken to the lecture hall according to
! program. The judges will then make
their scoring for maturity, on which
ten points will be allowed for perfec-
ton. Each bushel will then be she'll
ed by machine right on the stage, and
the corn and cobs separately weigh
ed Two points will be added to the
maturity score for each pound of
shelled corn, and one point will be
subtracted for each pound of cob.
The highest scoring bushel GO pounds
of ears) gets the grand prize of 500
cash. The second highest gets $25.
Each of the remaining 10 gets So. To
make things interesting all figures
will be put on blackboard as fast
as they are obtained.
The common sense Of the above pro-
position ought to appeal to every corn
grower in Maine. Raising corn is
business proposition. Every man
wants to plant that variety which pays
the best. Heretofore he has had
nothing better than somebody's opin-
ion to go by. After this Portland
show there ought to be some inter-
esting and valuable facts available.
Incidentally we shall be surprised II
some of the good corn growers in
Somerset fail to get share of the
money.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
THURSDAY, SEPT. Z, 1911.
Vote No

The biggest piece of news in the
raners next Tuesday morning will be
the election returns from Maine. All
over the civilized world men are walt
ing to hear the verdict of people
who have lived under prohibition more
than half a century A NO majority
will be a wonderful stimulus to that
worldwide movement that seeks TO
stamp out one curse of civilization
with the iron heel of the law. A No
minority will be interpreted as a VIC
tory for those who seek to amass
wealth by debauching their fellow
men.
Everyone knows that the worst
features of the liquor habit center in
the saloon. 1t does not seem possible
that the friends of this cursed insti-
tuition should number more than
fraction of the voters of Maine, yet
the repeal of our prohibitory amend
ment will almost surely be interpreted
by the administration as demand Ior
legislation to legalize the saloon. Ev-
cry man who votes YES next Monday
is taking the chance Of having to
walk past a legalized rum hole that
his vote has helped to establish. Upon
the shoulders of the repeal forces must
rest the responsibility for whatever
follows their success.
AS we know the people of Somerset
County we can think of but very few
who would be willing to take the lone
step backwards to the legal saloon
There Is no argument against prohibi
ton as we of Somerset county nov
have it. We have given 1t thorough
trial. 1t has stood the test. We know
how to keep it from this time PORTLAND
one very essential step in the process
is to VOTE NO next Monday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07

to Portland. That did the business.
Maine is going to grow big and fast
within a few years. The same predi-
cament may arise again. A YES vote
on Question would take away the
peoples only remedy. Unless we mis-
Judge the intelligence of Maine elect
ors, they will leave Augusta to keel
the State house during good behavior
by voting NO.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
British Local Nieknames.

The residents Of the English coun-
ties have nicknames the meaning and
origin of which are not always OBJ
vious. Why the inhabitants Of Liver
pool should be called "Dicky Sans Is
not very clear. But nearly all the
counties have their distinctive nick
names. The Glaswegians are "Kee-
lies" the Lancashire men are Tim
Robbins" Yorkshire men. again. are
everywhere "Tykes," nickname the
etymology Of which is not easy to
trace. The inhabitants of Suffolk are
designated "Dumplings," those of
Kent "Hogs" and the Isle Of Wight
people "Calves."
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
George Merriam, Pastor.
Residence. so Madison Avenue.
Telephone. 1898.

hTe Kennebec Association meets at
Norridgewock this week, Thursday, at
10 o'clock and closes Friday noon. The
members of this church are expected
to attend.
The repairs on the church are not
complete. but services will be resumed
next Sunday in the Grange hall at
10.45. Mrs. John E. Case of Burma
will speak. 1t is earnestly desired
that all who read this notice will ex-
tend 1t to others. and that the members
of the church or congregation come
together to begin to make prepare
lions for the meetings of the State
convention to be held here October 4
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07

Two base hits, Cavanaugh (2), Nor
ris; base on balls, off Morris l; off
Mulholland A. off Black 1; off Greg
DRY L; strike outs, by Morris IL; by
Mulholland 8; sacrifice hits, Laney, e.
Lacasce. Cayanaugh, Morris; stolen
bases Laney, Pooler, E. Lacasce, Hale,
o. Lacasce, Thompson (2); left on
bases Skowhegan g.; Ticonnett q;
passed balls, O'Donnell; hit by pitch
err, Pooler, o. Lacasce. Umpires,
Messrs. Ramm and Lawry. Attend
ance 500
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
A ErisndIv Call.

Little Tommy-Mamma, may l go
over and play with Mrs Nextdoor's
children? Mother-You have never
cared to play with them. Little Tom
my-But my ball went over into their
yard, and they threw 1t back to me,
and 1t was all sticky. ! guess they've
got some candy.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
NEw ADVERTISEMENTS.

Piano--Mrs. Ames.
Hay-W. ]. Phelps.
Apples-.M. +. Beale
Sufts-W p. Ordway.
Notices-Daniel Lewis.
Notice-Chas. II. Gardner.
Oyercoats-Ira A. Norton.
Petitions--Jas. +. Hewey
Monuments--E w. Marble.
Liberal Discounts. Russakoff
Dynamite-Du Pont Powder CO.
Acknowledgement Maine Power Co.
Announcement-E. C. Tracey & Son..
Never Too Late-Skowhegan Trust Co
OYSTER Season-Jewett' Cash Market
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
Years Of Suffering
Catarrh and Blood Disease =
Doctors Failed to Cure.

Miss Mabel F. Dawkins, 1914 Lafay-
cite ST.. Fort Wayne, Ind, writes:
''For three years / was troubled with
catarrh and blood disease. l tried sew
eral doctors and a dozen different REM
edies, but none of them did me any
good. A friend told me of Hoods Sar-
saparilla. l took two bottles of this
medicine and was as we'll and strong
as ever. l feel like a different person
and recommend Hoods to any one suf-
fering from catarrh."
Get 1t today In usual liquid form or
chocolated tablets called Sarsatahs.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
CENTENARY
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
F. L. Hayward. Pastor
Residence. Is Island Avenue.

1915 a m. preaching-Last of the
series on Nehemiah-Last plea for
Prohibition. ~ m. Sunday school. G
p. m. Epworth League.
p. m, join in Citizens Meeting" In
the Opera House.
Prayer meeting this Thursday even
ing at 40.
The Ladies' Social Circle will hold a
special all-day meeting at the NJ. E.
church vesrty. Wednesday. September
10. full attendance is earnestly re-
quested