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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02
DRY FARMING" EXPERIENCE.

A friend related to us the other day
the experience of a Mississippi valley
farmer who went out into eastern
Montana n year ago last spring ind
took up or bought farm In the dry"
country. The first season, owing to
inadequate preparation of the soil. he
raised barely enough TO carry his few
animals through the winter. How
ever, this experience was valuable,
and last spring after reading all the
government aud state bulletins he
could get hold of on the subject of dry
farming he went at 1t again. In the
fall he came into our friends office
and planked down sheaf of oats
from n field which he said yielded him
at the rate Of siXty-four bushels per
acre. which Is just about twice the
average yield Of oats the country over.
The success of this young fellow was
not exceptional. we think. 1t was the
direct result of the application of en-
ergy and brains and an open minded
ness which did not cause him to view
with contempt the labors of agricul-
tural college farmers. In fact, he at
tributes his success largely to the help
got from the bulletins.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02
WATER PIPES EXPLODE.

Several househoders of whom the
writer has read within the past few
weeks have had some narrow escapes
as result of the bursting by steam
pressure of water pipes connected with
their kitchen ranges. In one case the
man OF the house had n hand blown
off Mt the wrist. while In another the
housewife had close call from frag-
ment of the stove which was hurled
by the force of the explosion through
the panel of the door just back of her
Accidents Of this kind are directly due
to the freezing OF the water in the
pipes and II consequent shutting off Of
any avenue of escape for the steam
formed In the stove water front after
the starting of the fire In the morning
And In a majority of cases the OBJ
struction will be found in the lead
pipe running from the stove to the
tank. II water In the receptacles in
the kitchen Is found frozen in the
morning 1t Is n very safe precaution to
hold burning paper or lamp under
this connecting pipe to thaw 1t out be
fore a fire Is started In the stove.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02
A SUGGESTION TO LAND BUYERS

In view of the millions of dollars,
literally. that are being spent by oft
times greedy and gullible investors In
various land promotion schemes II
would be a good idea II would be pur
chasers of land In localities of which
they do not possess first hand reia-
bic information would take little
more pains to find out whether the
glittering. golden story narrated by the
Jealous real estate agent needs toning
down somewhat 10 make II tally with
actual facts. One of the best ways Of
securing the desired information would
be to address a letter of inquiry to the
agricultural college Of the state in
which the land to be bought Is located
asking definite questions as to soil.
climate, water supply, rainfall or pos
sibillty of irrigation. adaptability of
the sell to produce the kinds and guam
titles of fruit, grain or vegetables
claimed by the real estate agent, and
last, but not least. some queries should
be put as to the reliability and integ
rity of the individual or company
backing given land promotion
scheme. upon which perhaps more
than anything else depend the safety
and ACCESSIBILITY of purchasing. The
would be buyer may say: "Oh, shucks!
This Is too much red tape. The agent
is genial and gentlemanly. gives me
free ride and fine Havana cigar,
and think can believe what he tells
me and also save time" We have
known of fellows who have thought
If not spoken in substance as above
and have had an awakening not many
months after buying on the real estate
agents representations or misrepre-
sensations who went out into the tail
brush. thick dust or deep ooze on the
back end of their places and meta
phorically kicked themselves every
morning at sunrise for being such big
suckers and easy marks.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02
MayOraIty Candidates Named

Hon. Ma. tin Blaisdell, twice mayor
of Waterville, was the unanimous
choice of the Republican party as its
candidate for mayor at the general
caucus held Friday evening DR.. c. A.
Peasee was nominated for mayor Of
3; TIL by the Republicans st a caucus
held Friday night The Democrats of
Gardiner who recently were unable
to settle upon a candidate for mayor
held second caucus Friday night at
which II. H. Eldridge, a contracting
painter, was nominated.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02

This winter season is just the time
to let mother take that much thought
Of and long delayed visit to the home
folks" 1t will do her more good than
may he imagined TO get out Of the old
ruts and will prove the needed tonic,
while the responsibility Of the house
hold Is the very thing needful to de
yelop the latent ability OF Mary, who
has no opportunity to show what she
can do so long as mother is at home
and knows how to do it so much bet
ter" and mothers absence will show
plainly to father and the boys what
her presence means to them.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02

1t is well to keep market facilities in
mind In buying land in new locality.
We learned of an instance not long
ago in which the purchaser failed to
do this. The land bought was recon-
mended by the agents MS especially
adapted to fruit raising when the tract
being sold was all of eighty miles
from a railroad. 1t makes one smile
to think what apples, pears or peaches
would look like after they had been
packed" over that distance. The pulp
might be good for marmalade, but 1T
tie else,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02
THINGS ON A BIG SCALE.

The impression left upon the mind
of one who for the first time travels In
the west Is prominently one of vast-
ness This Is made by the horizon
limited plains of Wyoming, the tower
ing peaks and mighty chasms of the
Rockies. the unbroken and monotonous
deserts OF Utah and Nevada. Added
to this are the wonderful feats Of engi-
neering whereby man tunnels through
mountains OF solid rock. spans, abysses
at dizzy heights and triumphs over
seemingly impossible barriers, the all
but superhuman projects undertaken
to transform hundreds OF thousands OF
ncres of desert lands into veritable
garden spots and homes. These are the
factors which make one realize that I've
Is indeed In n land OF vastness where
vast enterprises are undertaken and
And In such country
the incentive to individual effort and
achievement Is correspondlngly large.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02

In tho majority Of cases it Is the
early Matched pulets March or early
April-that make the best winter lay
ers. They begin laying in October and
November and get the habit before the
cold weather sets In.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02

Dry farming has its place doubtless
but the hope Of many sections Of the
west lies in irrigation. BY II alone
can number Of the states attain
greatness agriculturully.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02

Speaking Of excuses, there is some
curiosity to know what kind OF a one
the guinea hen has 10 offer
Physicians nearly always act sur
prised when they find their patients
improved.
When man tries to drown his
troubles in a goblet he only irrigates
them.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02

With hog prices at the present level
and likely to continue the same or bet
mighty shortsighted policy for the man
who is in the pig raising business Sc
riously not to provide his brood sows
with proper shelter which will keep
them dry and comfortable. Tens Of
thousands Of farmers are able to raise
but three pigs per SOW when they
might raise six If they would provide
the sows with proper shelter
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02

The 1910 imports Of silk into the
United States totaled 2j0O0,OO0 pounds
and were valued at S70OOO0OO. 1t Is
estimated TINT from this amount Of
silk the mills Of the country will turn
out products valued at $l50.O0O.C 600
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02
LIST OF SPECIFICS,

a. Por FEvERs MIN Fr,er. Lung Fever
-. -. ! Or -PRAIN-. Lnmeur--. Rhrumati.n.
:. {. For SORE Throat. Epiloouc. DlstsmDer.
d. Dior WORMS, Bots. Gtubs.
Z. I. Tor COUGHS. Coid. Influenza.
J. =. For collie. Bell, hch~, Diarthea.
&. 6. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
II. Il. For KIDNEY and Bladder dlsorders
|. L. ForskIN DISEASES Manse Iruptlops
J. L. For BAD CONDITION. Indication.
~ arag or s~ut preps.l Oh receipt
u pre-. GJ cts. each.
Hr"PHoEYs' HOW'D. MEDICINE CO., Corner
Whitman. I'D Ann Streets, NeS Tork
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02

In attitudes where the cotton plant
Is not killed by annual freezing 1t at.
tains an age Of several years. II bears
freely. sometimes two crops in the long
tropical season
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02

Many Of the abandoned farms Of
New England are being bought up by
Slavic immigrants, I'm some cases whole
communities being settled by these
people While the native New Eng
lander is inclined to be prejudiced
against his foreign born ncighbors. he
cannot deny that they make honest.
thrifty citizens. The Slavic farmer
usually has a large family, and each
member has his or her work to do
Even the mother brings her baby into
the field With so many hands work
Ing and no help to hire economic in
dependence is assured Another gen
GRAFTON will see these people thorough
" Amerlcnnizcd and valuable citizens
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02

A young fellow who begins every
other sentence with Believe me-" is
about as timesome as the girl who ID
always saying, Don't you know"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02

Whole hearted appreciation of the
service which those about US render.
whether In business life or the home
circle. doesn't cost a red cent. yet
meets a longing which every one has
and which money alone cannot sat
isfy
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02
In Colorado. Of mining fapc .ri.r
ture today outstrips the mlu,-

Many daughters capab." mother
Is this especially trne do not acc"fl
household responsibilities because they
are neither expected nor allowed 10 do
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02

There is a splendid opportunity In
many fruit growing valleys Of the
west for Il limited class Of men Who
have no taste for fruit growing. hut
who would prefer dairyine poultry or
the growing of alfalfa and the raising
of horses Owing 10 the almost eN-
elusive use Of the land in these valleys
for orchard purposes the products
mentioned are not only at a h.eh friee
now. but bid fair 10 % still hsher
Land lying several lies from market
ccnters could be got At IA reasonable
figure, and. while the haul for SOME
Of the products might be long, there
would not be injury in transit rs IN
the case of tender and soft skinned
fruits
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02

There are sections In northern Wis
cousin where cut-ovcr pine lands can
he had Mt as low as 81 per acre, and
for those who are looking for home
on the land they ought to be worth
looking into. The soil is for the most
part sandy. and while small grains do
Toes. clover and fruits do well. The
country is one In which dairying could
be carried on with advantage and
profit Usually the land in question
can be got for 81 per acre down, the
balance in five years. The railroad
lnnds IN the same locality usually sell
for $3.50 per acre and may be got on
easy terms.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02

In view of the fact that it is an en-
terprise undertaken by single state
the New York barge canal bids fair to
be one of the big transportation enter
prises Of the present generation When
completed the canal will have n length
of i42 miles and will extend from the
Hudson river at point 125 miles from
the sea TO iona wanda, near Buffalo,
on Lake Erie. where the last stretch
of the canal will have an elevation OF
500 feet. The masonry STRUCTURES will
require 4.250010 cubic yards Of con
crete and l13.OOO,OO0 cubic yards Of
yards OF rock will have to be moved
before the canal Is completed
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02

Our notion of ignominious death
would be to choke to death with the
bone of a German carp in ones throat
Very few of the men who have sue
'eeded in climbing near enough TO the
top to touch big success have found II
necessary to use the saloon as a toe
hold.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02

Because of a new interest that IL
from time to time manifested along
this or that line of agricultural pro-
duction many fad contrivances are put
on the market. but this charge cannot
be laid against the seed corn grader
one of these machines worthy #
the name not only eliminates shruuk-
On, broken and miSshapeu kernels. but
separates good kernels of different
shapes into grades by Themselves 50
that they cau be planted separately,
with plates that will give the desired
stand. In many instances the past
season where these grades were used
growers estimated that their yield ~
corn WAS increased from eight To
twelve bushels per acre.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02

II your liver IS out Of whack. In
stead Of paying a fancy price for some
booze stimulant and regulator try a
sprig of green parsley now and then
and tone your system up still further
with daily draft Of clean, fresh but
termilk.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02

The Roosevelt dam on the Salt riv-
er, Arizona, to be dedicated by Mr.
Roosevelt next March. is a mass Of
masonry 240 feet high. built at cost
of $6,0OO,OOo. which will retain the wa
tiers of lake covering 1900 acres
This water will be used to irrigate
100000 acres, with an additional 10000
acres to be supplied by pumping.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02

A friend has a flock Of forty fine,
thrifty looking hens that are LAYING
about two eggs a day When they
ought to be producing two dozen.
While we have not inquired into the
cause. we rather think the trouble IS
in the feed and because Of lax u
exercise II instead Of the largely
corn diet tankage and bran or skim
milk were substituted and the small
grain fed was scattered Ia straw So
that the hens would hive 10 dig it out
1t is a fair guess that there WenId - a
whole lot more DOING IN the eee La.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02

When you have rheumatism in your
foot or instep apply Chamberlain s
Liniment and you will get quick re
lief II costs but a quarter Why
suffer? For sale by c. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02

If you have trouble in getting rid
of your cold You may know that You
are not treating 1t properly. There is
no reason why a cold should hang on
for weeks and it will not if you take
Cough Remedy. For
sale by G. r. Fogg
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02

AS general proposition, the Tef-
rible Toothache has the Terrible Turk
outclassed as an honest, hard working
terror.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-02
Carries Hair Store

Manufacturer of artistic human hair
goods of every description. Goods sent
on approval to responsible parties. ly1
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-12
missionaries snfe.

Shanghai. December l1.-Direct ro-
pop.S from various points in SEE Chuen
province say the missionaries are safe
ana do not desire to leave their sta
.iohs, although tho American consul Is
ddTgihg them to do so. Tho reports in
1890 that the region is becoming
quieter Reports from Kan-Su pro.
,h' however. say that tho situation
roT three days there has been heavy
nghtlng at Hwang- Pei-Pe province
me casualty list on the imperialist
side numbering 1000 killed or wound .
ca. me revolutionnries nre holding
the city during the truce.
:, Mail advices from Sian-Fu. dated
N3Vemoer Q. report that an italian
priest and all the sisters of the Cath
onc mission Mt HanSchow-Fu, Shen-Si.
have been murdered. Rcvolutionary
soldiers are protecting foreigners ana
missionaries as best they can. There
rs no sate means of escape from the
Tested with robbers
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-12
PREPARING TO APPEAL
Counsel for Prison board Gets Record
of Court ProccedinEs

Ionnsei for Prison Board Gets Record
OF Court Proceedings.
Counsel for the board of directors
Of the State Penitentiary applied to
Clerk RoweIle. of the c<ty Circuit
Court, yesterday for copy of the
record In the Darlington case with a
view to an appeal AS the situation
now stands, DR.. Darlington was sum
marily removed some weeks ago. On
petition to the Circuit Court for man
damus. Judge Scott decided that this
removal had been without due notire
and hearing, and. since the Office is Ii.
constitutional one, such order OF &C.
moyal was. held by the court to be
VOID and OF no effect
Z II is copy OF that ,ec)rd which was
asked for. After deciding tho n.tn-
darius proceedings last TUESDAY. Judge
Scott granted stay of the order for
five days to give the attorneys lime
for appeal. The day aft4r the otdtr
of reinstatement DR.. ca -riaEton an
piled Mt the prison and vas denied gd-
miksir n, and the action OF Tie prison
authorities Mt that time was held 10
be In conformity with the order of the
ccurt granting n fve-day stay There
uptn the board served formal notice
OF DR., CarrinE ton, held n formal hear
Ing on Saturday after15cn, the day
before the five-day STAY expired and
again removed him rom ,f1ice No
court proceedings have as yet Teen
instituted TO test the validity Of ITS
second proceeding on the part OF the
prison board
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-12
She Had Consumption
Was Diving: Now We'll

Eckmnn's Alternative 10 being used with
Persons who have taken It Improved, gain
cd weight eShaustinB night aweats stopped,
fever diminished. and many recovered. II
wo will put you In touch with SONG who
are now we'll You can Investigate and
JUDGE for yourself Reed of Mira Goverts
fesoFery: Griffith. Ind.
.'Gentlenen: Thinking that perhaps
snort history Of the remarkable euro OF my
mother-in-law tMrs. Anna Govert) might
, peneh ~, some other sufferers. hereby sivo
the following testimonial: About September
II, iWS. she was taken sick with Catarrhal
rneumonla, and continually grew worse. re-
curing trained nurse. Night swonts were
clothing onco or twice every night her
cough increased and got so bad that every
oouy expected that she would not 1.-Two
much longer The trained nurse Miss Anna
lrheh) informed me that she had Tubcr-
cuiosis and nothing could be done for her,
Nm IN January, when Rev. VIM Berg. of ST.
pared for her death. no recommended thai
get como Eckmnn's Alternative and soc n
!. would not give her some relief. then
requested the attending physician 10 gIvo
his diagnosis, and he Informed mo TIM, sso
nua Consumption and was beyond ali medl-
{, uai ald. When asked II he thought that
ni,s m's , useless to Try tho Alternative. he re-
pmso that No physician could holm her any
,na ! could suit myself about it, So / i'm
'eula.eiy had Rev. VIM. Berg 10 send for
covoru rractcaiiy without hope for re-
4 insisted that she try the hltera-
i've; which she did. At the end Of tho irst
Week,s treatment sho got SO bad that ahe
a aeLused 10 take any more OF II, but the
uoctor advised her to keep ON taI,Inr =, 90
was the only thing that might helm hnr
= an slad 10 say now that she kent on nnd
S Sooh began to improve. Now. she works as
thnn as eyer. weighs twenty pounds heavier
In rs IN good health. She frankly says she
,n res ner lifo and health TO Eckman's Al
1870 s we Keep 1t on hand at ali time.
1
EE,,sneo AHidaviO JOS GRIAfMFR
,h,, eh'hans Alternative is effective In Bron-
1m. r as.hma Hay Fever: Throat ana
hnh; , t Does not contais polsons, opinte, or
n;,on forming drugs For salo By owens C.
Ir', Drug Company and other Iend,np
"rnss.s,S ASK for booklet of cured caaas
nh h1 write to Eckman Laboratory. PbI,odn,
pn.l, "a. for additional evidence
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-12
FULL PUBLICITY
is BEST WEAPON.
CONTINUED From First PaEe.,

Continued From First PaEe.)
Tor tho Federal government to reg0-
late the issue OF future securities, ana
of 80. to what extent and In whit
manner. The complex rotations boz
tween securities already outstanding
has madt It impossible TO treat tbo
question Of future regulation M n
might have been treated II those so,
curities were not already In existcnco
IN cases where 1t Is found that the
asueu securities exceed tho physical
Sdiuhtion, tho commission Is not In
favor of forbidding further issue nm
III inc dehciency is mado up, because
the principle, II generally applied
HhShe prevent railroads from securinu
capital necessary for tho service nr
tho community.
BY empowering the Interstate Com.
mission to enforce publicity and to
make physical valuations thu COW
mission believes there viii ha NO 10
eessitS Tor law to require approval
IN advance for Issues of securities, AID.
sance authorization. the commission
Aoius' would tend TO create on the part
OF tho Investing public, an impression
VI guaranty of official recognition OF
>Vaiues which administrative au.
thorlty could safely give.
Soii'iioSlOueTS 10 not Oellcyo
that the cost OF reproducing railroad
properties however. carefully com.
pulea. is the sole element to be con-
sidered In determining tho present
'aiue OF u railroad. or that the out.
standing securities should be made Ia
CONFORM to any arbitrary standard
Inc commission believes that tho
amount and face value of outstanding
securities has only an indirect effect
upon the actual making Of rates. and
that 1t should have little IL any weight
In thoir regulation
Withholds Approval
me commission does not approve
OF any unqualified proposition to pro.
mott ownership of stoc8 of one road
py another. To do SO. the reports says
would Involve too much disturbance
or existing relations, whatever may bo
the evils attendant upon such hold
inss 1t Is recommended. however
that wherever group Of men or com
Panles has fought majority OF
stock In road they may be properly
required to buy the minority at the
same price.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-12
IN POLICE COURT

Henrietta Martin. Charged With Selling
LIQUOR; AppcaIs from Heavy Fine.
oecar Johnson. colored, was sent to fail
for sixty days from Police Court yesterday
John Smith. ~
Lou Charity. eolored. was sentenced to
six months In jail and to give security In
che sum OF $500 for twelve month"; FOR
stealing money from Rosa Barnes
Inc nearing Of James Smith, colored.
oharged with selling cocaine, was continued
20 tomorrow morning.
henrietta Martin. colorcd. charpea vii,
selling liquor ut lis Eapt Bates Street. wa,
s - ce TO sixty days In jail and to pay
hne OF 500. and was placed under sSSO
security for twelve months. She appealed
,in louis Sentiey. eolored. charged with run
nlhs spcakeasy was fined 500, sentenced
10; 20 sixty days In jail and to give $500 secur
John Henry Brcdcn, alias Boots" wo,
sent on to the grand jury ON charge ~
shooting Moses johnson. 90 oi
cry without a license. was flned $50 ' emd
cuIit,. Is. ,, to s269so He pleaded
zant OF having violated the law.