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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07
W0RDsWoRTH'S RECITATION.
The Way the English Poet Received
Ralph Waldo Emerson.


When Emerson. the great American
writer, came to England he paid a Wis
II to Wordsworth, says an English
magazine Wordsworth had Just re-
turned from a journey and was in his
garden writing poem on what he had
seen. The visitor found the great poet
white haired. tall. sparely built man,
Of a rugged. rustic type. with nothing,
unless 1t were the fine eyes, to hint Of
the poet.
Wordsworth made no ceremony over
the visit Of the man from far land,
but said instantly when he was called
10 greet him. IF you are interested In
my poetry perhaps you will Ike to
hear these lines" Emerson politely
agreed. and this IS what happened
Emerson has himself written the story
down for us. The old poet thought
for a few moments, then stood forth
aud repeated with great animation an
entire poem be had written
The recitation the American phi
losopher wrote afterward. was 50 IN.
looked for and surprising Words.
worth standing apart and reciting TO
me in a garden walk, like a schoolboy
declaiming-that at first I was near TO
laughing; but, recollecting myself that
l had come thus far to see a poet and
he was chanting poems to me. I saw
that he was right and that | was
wrong, and l gladly gave myself up
to hear"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07
TraVeiinu Stones.

Travelling stones" from the size OF
pea TO six inches in diameter. are
found in Nevada. When distributed
upon floor or other level surface
within two or three feet Of one another
they Immediately begin to travel to-
ward common center and there lie
huddled like clutch of eggs in a nest.
A single stone removed to a distance
of three and a half feet upon being
released at once started with wonder
full and somewhat comical celebrity Ia
join its fellows. These queer stones
are found In region that is compare
lively level and little more than bare
rock. Scattered over this barren re-
gion are little basins from a few feet
to rod or two IN diameter, and it is
in the bottoms Of these that the roll
ing stones are found. The cause for
the strange conduct Of these stones is
doubtless to be found in the material
of which they are composed which APP
pears to be lodeStone or magnetic iron
ore.-Harper's Weekly.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

fees amounted to that much. Other
clerks were unusually favored by spe-
cial legislation. Hereafter 1t will be
impossible for a clerk to receive more
than $500.
The passing away of the circuit
court is but one of the reforms of the
new code. After January LIST the chief
justice of the United States will re-
ceive $4,000 per annum and each as
sociate justice $14,500
Under the new code jurors for fed
eral courts will receive their summons
by registered mail instead of by per-
sonal visits by Deputy L. S. Marshals
and the government will have six pre-
emptory challenges in selecting Fed
eral Court juries instead of three Still
another reform will come in the shape
of prohibition against members of
Congress practicing before the court of
claims.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07
STOVES OF IRON.
They Superseded the Roman Stuba In
the Eighteenth Century.

They Superseded the Roman stuba In
the Eighteenth Century.
heating apparatus called q "stuba''
(stove) was widely used among the
higher class of Romans before the be
ginning of the Christian era This
class Of heaters was fixed and immova-
BILE, besides being In several other re
spects wholly different from the mod
ern stove In Germany and Scandina-
Via they were used in bathrooms and
hothouses during the middle ages
They were usually constructed Of brick,
stone or tile and were Of immense size
They sometimes covered the whole
side of q twenty or thirty foot room
and often extended out into the room
as much as ten feet in which case the
smooth, fiat top was used for a bed
stead, the heated surface imparting an
agreeable feeling of warmth during
those cold nights of long ago when
such things as covers were quite rare.
Cardinal Polignac Of France was per
haps the first to attempt the construc.
ton of a stove wholly of iron. this at
about the beginning Of the eighteenth
century. The first real improvement
over the old Roman "stuba" was
brought about by Franklin in the year
lI45. One Of his efforts produced
typical base burner. almost perfect and
a model Of workmanship Stoves were
not used in private houses to any great
extent prior to the year 1S3o-London
Standard.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07
Grows Hair At Sc
Years of Age

Dear Sirs: Il heard of PARTISAN
SAGE and as my head would itch a
good deal | thought would try ii. |
never used any remedies before and
was bald on top of my head.
Il am using the third bottle and
have a lot of hair where | was bald.
Il would like you to see the new
hair sprouting from my head The
itching in my scalp quickly disap-
peared. | am 60 years old and have
been at the Bazaar 81 years"
VIM. A. Hopper. Auctioneer lIark-
ness Bazaar, Ninth e. Samson SITS,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Large bottle of PARTISAN SAGE sc
cents. Guaranteed by G. r. Fogg for
dandruff, falling hair and scalp itch
Puts life and beauty into faded hail
and is a delightful hair dressing. 4S-4C
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07
Losses in Great Bangor Fire.

According to figures compiled by
Deputy Insurance Commissioner Lang,
which have teen made public at the
state insurance department in Angus
ia, the total loss in the great Bangor
fire was $3,G55,7 700. The total insrr-
ance paid has been $1,947, SAB. The de-
partment's estimates are as follows:
Total value of property affected,
81 III.
Total insurance on property $2.484-
BIG.
Value OF buildings affected, $780,
28S.
Damage to buildings, $2,266,757
Insurance on buildings, $1,534,779.
Insurance paid on buildings, $1,l92,-
1877.
Value of contests, $1,7l0,549.
Value of contents, $1,740,549
Insurance on contents, $949,537.
Insurance paid on contents, $754,S5
These figures are in excess of thoce
tabulated several weeks ago by Fir
Chief Mason. According to CHIEF
Mason, the total loss was $3,280,4S2,
and the insurance $1,563,575, or abb.
80 per cent. The value of buildings
destroyed and damaged was 81 ,967, 1872
with an insurance of $975,5S5. The
loss on contents, he thought, was ST.
313,300; the insurance was $587,787
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07
THE EYES OF MAINE ON
GARDINER
First Maine City Under Commission
Form Of Government.

The first election held in any Maine
city under a commission form of gov
eminent has resulted in the choice of
David II. Darling as mayor of Gardi-
ner by majority of six over Bert B.
Lamb. The election throughout was
one Of the closest ever held in that
city. f. NJ. Noyes was elected COM
missioner over II. II. Eldridge by a
majority of % and John w. Berry,
secured the other place on the COM
mission over Dan II. Weeks by a
majority of %. The new government
will be inaugurated Jan |.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07
Stomach Tonic
Puts the, Stomach in Splendid Shape
and Supplies Vim, Vigor and
Vitality to the Whole Body

If you feel all run down, out of
sorts, nervous and depressed go and
get 50-ct 1T box of MONA stomach
tablets today.
Take every one of them according
to directions and when they are gone
you will feel like different person.
MI-O-NA stomach tablets will rem
ovate your disordered stomach and
bowels; they will put life into your
inactive liver.
They will Danish nervousness, brain
flag, dizziness, headaches, nightsweats,
and sleeplessness.
MI-O-NA will stop, sour risings, gas
and heartburn in five minutes. Large
box SO cents at G. r. Fogg's and drug
gists everywhere. 1851
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07
Realism With a VENGEANCE.

"a great deal of fun has been poked
Mt the realistic school of art" says a
New York artist, and it must be con.
fessed that some ground hns been Civ
en- to the enemy. Why, there recently
came to my notice a picture of an
Assyrian bath. done by a Chicago
man, and SO careful was he OF all the
details that the towels hanging up
the corner in cuneiform characters
Lippincotts.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07
Answers the Call
Sk0Whegan People Have Found That
This is True.

A cold, a strain, a sudden wrench
A little cause may hurt the kidneys
Spells of backache often follow,
Or some irregularity of the urine.
A splendid remedy for such attacks
4 medicine that has cured thou
sands
Is Doans Kidney Pills, true kid
ney remedy.
Many Skowhegan people rely on it.
Here is Skowhegan proof.
F. o. Eaton, 1876 Main St, Show
hogan, Me, says: "Doan's Kidney
Pills greatly benefited me and
therefore recommend them to anyone
suffering from kidney trouble. In my
work | am exposed to all kinds of
weather and subject to much Earring.
While driving over rough roads, my
kidneys became disordered and caused
my back to ache intensely Nothing
brought me relief until | procured
Doans Kidney pills at Sampson &
Azores Drug Store and began their
use"
The above statement was given
March 5, 1905, and on June II, 1911
Mr. Eaton said: Il recommend Doans
+ idney Pills as highly today as ever
When ever | use this remedy it brings
gratifying results
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's sand
take no other.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

When you have a cold get bottle
of Chamberlain Cough Remedy. II
will soon fix you up all right and Will
ward off any tendency toward pneu-
monia. This remedy contains no
opium or other narcotic and may be
given as confidently to baby as to
an adult. Sold by & r. Fogg
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07
Thoroughly Qualified.

And why do you think asked the
president, that you would be an orna
ment to the diplomatic CORPSE"
sir" replied the applicant, with
pardonable pride. for four years
had the honor OF directing a church
choir. "-Philadelphia Record.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

The quicker a cold is gotten rid of
the less the danger from pneumonia
and other serious diseases. Mr.. B. W.
L. Hall, of Wayerly, Va, says: 81
firmly believe Chamberlain Cough
Remedy to be absolutely the best pre-
paration on the market for colds.
have recommended it to my friends
and they all agree with me-" For sale
by G. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

He is an nngrateful man who lives
beyond his wife S means
Where there's will there's "A fight
ing chance for the lawyers.
Fools jump at conclusions but the
wise run the other way.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

After being in the railroad bust
ness since 1869, when he started upon
the Portland, Saco & Portsmouth, AL
phonso Goodwin has resigned his posi-
ton as agent at the Saco Western di-
vision of the New York. New Haven
& Hartford. No other changes in
pursuance of the business and eeono-
mical program of this railroad, affect
Saco or Biddeford. George F. Swaney
of Biddeford will now be in charge Of
both departments.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07
Over Half-Century.

Humphreys Specifics have
been used by the people with
satisfaction for more than 80
years. Medical Book sent free.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

Beware of old sweethearts-whet
er yours or hers.
Intellect in children all comes from
the maternal side
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

Photographs of the first products of
now great industries are now interest
ing Bath people. In the Office of City
Clerk Kelley is shown a picture of the
first steam marine engine built at the
Bath Iron Works, and the steamer,
Stella Picket, in which this engine
was placed. Another photograph is
of the first steam windlass turned out
by the Hyde foundry, now the Hyde
Windlass Co.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

1t is reported that the Postal SAY
ngs Bank established at the Belfast
postoffice, nearly six months ago, has
yet to have its first deposition. 10 one
seems to have any use for it. Post
master Carleton, interviewed as to the
lack of business said that he attribut-
ed it TO the fact that Belfast had a
comparatively small foreign popula-
ton. The Savings Banks of the city
carry large deposits and pay four per
cent interest
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

Work on the survey for tn NOW
Eastern Maine railroad is progressing
with all speed Two surveying par
ties are out Y in each crew, 8ofkinp
under competent engineer. The 10
cation Tor entering lloulton has no;
yet been decided. When the road j.
complete, it is hoped TO make TIE run
from Houlton 10 Bangor in two all
one -half hours.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07
Or. EDWARDS.
DandeliOty
Best Known Remedy
FOR

FOR
rheumatism and Malaria. Stimulatef
he kidneys so as to eliminate the uric
teid that causes Rheumatism and Kid
ney Disease, regulates a Torpid Liver;
lets gently and without gripping on the
bowels; disinfects the entire Aliment.
Try Canal and produces clean.
'mooth Skin and clear Complexion. by
eliminating all poisons from the ays-
EN-.
onequalled for Dyspepsia and all
stomach trouble; is purely vegetabl
va Is so guaranteed under the Pre-
nod ana Drugs Act 25c a boz IL
Frank ". Bucknam, SkowheEAI. Me
Send postal for free samr'e To Sonehck
Chemical Co, 45-56 Franklin st, New ~ X
city, Manufacturers
A PERFECT BLOOD PURIFIER
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

When all else fails we still have
tears.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

Bath is getting all "het up" over a
proposition alleged to be right in line
with the world known capabilities of
the Shipping City The construction
of life raft and lifeboat all in one is
involved. This invention has been pa
tented throughout the world and has
successfully passed a rigid inspection
trial by the United States authorities.
Bath claims these boats can be built
exclusively in that city, if Bath men
will take up the proposition before
some other parties secure the RIGHTS
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

With the opening of the clam cam
ming season at Eastport, a large num-
Der of boatmen have engaged to raid
the clam-flats. The large sardine
factory at Sea street has been leased
as usual and if the present mild wea-
Their continues there will be little diff
ficulty in securing an abundant guam
tity. The industry will furnish employ
ment through the winter months to
about 200 men and women
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

Labor to keep alive in your breast
that little spark of celestial are, con
science. -Washington.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

Subscribe for Names Newsiest
Weekly-The Reporter.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

II. f. Bailey Of Wiscasset has iust
entered his home city triumphantly
with a $50 pound bear. The circum-
stances of the capture, Of course. are
thrilling and will require a much
longer period than the average hunt
ing trip in their relation. How Old
Bruin was followed to a small cave,
and there became the victim of on.
unerrng shot is hardly more eXcit-
ing to the reader Of stories than were
the bear Of but 80 pounds, but 10
those viewing the big animal, and
hearing the account at the same cine
shiyers go with Mr. Bailey's yarn
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

The Feldspar mill of the Trenton,
Flint & Spar Co, have been destroyed
by fire which caught from an over
heated bearing recently. The plant
was running day and night. Il force
of Is men being employed The mill
building contained considerable yalu-
able machinery which will make the
loss heavy.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

Most love affairs manage to become
A matter of finance
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

The electric road constructed for the
Portland, Lewiston e Gray railroad is
practically completed. with the excep-
ton of about three miles of track to
be laid in Cumberland and Falmouth,
1t will be necessary to cut through
Morrison hill in Cumberland. The pole
lines are practically completed as are
the three transformer houses in New
Gloucester, Gray and Falmouth The
work of construction will be resumed
early in the spring so that the road
will be ready to operate in the sum-
mer The cars are to run into Port
land over the tracks of the Portland
Railroad Co., travelling over Forest
avenue from Morrills corner and over
Portland street to the right of way
purchased by the company on that
street not far from Preble street and
thence to the Office of the company
on Cumberland avenue.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

That young man of Saco who piled
some hay upon his head, placed a
brick upon that and then tied the
crown of an old derby hat over all,
has established new football recipe
for smashing through the center. 1t
is doubtful, however, if a particular
official might let this method progress
as far as in the Saco game which re-
suited in two broken noses.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

Dover and FoXeroft are rejoicing in
a new bridge which is said to relieve
"congested travel in the business cen
ter of the town" The new structure
is thoroughly. modern, of concrete, and
lends decided picturesqueness to this
section of the twin villages The old
bridge had driveway 10 feet wide
and with sidewalks four feet vide
The new one will have a 30-foot drive
way and seyen-foot cement walk upon
either side. Concrete lamp posts
have been built for each of the four
corners. These will be surmounted
by lO-inch globes for electric liehts
The roadway is five feet higher and
the single arch has a span of 100 feet.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

On their way to their native country.
several Italians who have been work
ing gas department crews OF Maine
lighting companies, sailed recently.
They declared that they had each say
ed enough to enable them 10 liye like
princes in Italy, and that they had no
intentions Of joining in the war against
Turkey
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

That the boys at Good Will Farm arc
being trained to be versatile is we'll
illustrated in the fact that they pre-
pared the Thanksgiving dinners in va
rious cottages this year. In each cot
tage there is one boy who is known
as the cook who does all the pastry
cooking and prepares the meat for
cooking. He also makes the pies
The other boys assist him about the
arrangement Of the tables. washing tho
dishes, etc. These boys have this
work to do each day One may do
the chamber work, another the chores,
three or four of them to wash tho
dishes The matron superintends the
work They are not only trained -
do cooking but are obliged 10 do nearly
all kinds of work in the home.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

At the closing of Portland's big Ma
sonic temple fair it was estimated that
not far from 100000 was cleared. All
records for an event of this kind were
broken. visitors from every part Of the
state registering. Unparalleled exhi-
bits were the rule throughout the new
building A magnificent art display
and vaudeville and moving picture
show we're among the features
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

Some time during the years OF 1913
or 1914, most probably in July, 1914,
the 300th anniversary of the first per-
manent settlement of white people at
Castine will be observed with appro-
pirate exercises, if the plans, which
are now under consideration by Chas.
W. Noyes of Newark, \. j., a summer
resident of Castine, are carried out.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07

The Kennebee county commission
ers have decided that hereafter pris-
oners committed to the county Jail,
who are considered to be of sufficient
Importance in criminal circles, will be
photographed and measured accord
ing to the Bertillon system This
conclusion was reached after several
weeks consideration of the matter.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-07
Price


HUMPHREYS HOMEo MEDICINE co. Corner
William aud Ann Streets. Kew York.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-01-26
WASHINGTON, MONTANA and
IDAHO Happenings
ARE BRIEFED.
4 Few Interesting Items Gathered
From Our Exchanges of the Sur
rounding Country-Numerous Acct
dents and Personal Events Take
Place-Crop Outlook Just Fair.
IDAHO.

The senate has confirmed the nom
nations of Postmasters Felix Burgess
at Ashton, and L. T. Miles, Shoshone.
Ex-Governor James IL. Brady OF
Idaho is the guest of Governor M. E
Hay portion of this week. The
former republican governor may also
be the guest of the house and senate.
DR.. G. A. Dettman, newly elected
county health officer at Wallace, has
announced campaign against users of
"dope" and plans to begin clean
ing-up process in his home town of
Burke.
The opening week of the new year
at the Lewiston state normal school
has resulted in bringing further in
crease in the already large enrolment.
More than $50 students are enrolled
and it is expected that the total en-
rollment for 1901 will be $50.
Senator Borah, who has charge of a
resolution proposing an amendment to
the constitution providing for the popu-
lar election Of United States senators,
expresses the opinion that this resolu-
ton would pass the senate before the
end Of the month and pass the house
and be signed by the president before
March 4.
Ex-Governor Frank r. Gooding, re-
Gently elected president of the Ma
tional Wool Growers association, an
nounces that he intends at once to
ask the interstate commerce commits
sin for hearing with view of Sc
curing reduction in freight rates on
wool. He is also demanding that the
legislature pass a railroad commission
law.
After telling sensational story to
the authorities at Boise that he had
been drugged by one of his employees
who later collected accounts that were
outstanding and fed to Portland, Ed
win Blenchley, proprietor of the Model
Pressery, withdrew the complaint be
swore out against Joseph E. Smith, the
man whom he employed, and left the
city himself.
Every official of the Great Northern
has about given up hope of ever recov-
ering engine 1919, which lies at the
bottom of the Pend Oreille river, as the
water is too deep. A diver endeavored
to recover the bodies of Engineer Zum-
walt and Fireman Keisler which were
carried down with the engine, but
found that with his appliances he could
not get down. The bodies may later
float.