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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
A Few THOUGHTS. on Money.

Money. otherwise known as tin,
dough. cush. gelt. rocks, etc.
The corpuseles OF national circula-
lion which indicate the strength OF our
constitution.
1t Is often called a curse. Some
}wear by 1t. others swear for 1t, and
till others swear ar IL.
1t often causes a species of mental
arrangement or delirium called money
mania. Many are willing to be thus
inoculated.
n is the feature of social distinction.
1t is the measure of intelligence
those who have 1t are wise. those who
have 1t not are foolish. Possession Of
It entities one to the use of a money
gram.
Though a medium of exchange. It
has no connection with souls or astral
bodies,
1t is the religion of today. often
called moneytheism. Preachers pray
for 1t; laymen lay for It,
It is the be all and the end all. Chill
dren cry for 1t. women sigh for 1t, IL :
die for 1t. and all lie for lt.-Smart Set
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
The Post Office Site

The Treasury Departments choice
of a site for the new post office on
the Island seems to meet with gen
eral approval among our business
men. There are several who from an
individual standpoint would have
chosen differently, but on the whole
the satisfaction Is quite general.
Water and Madison are our principal
business streets, and for that reason
their intersection may be fairly taken
as the business center of the town.
The Island site is nearer this point
than any other that was available,
with the further advantage of being
In close proximity to a group of pub
lie and semi-public structures. The
bridge crossing will undoubtedly be
disadvantage for number of days in
each year, but even that will be
much better than the railroad cross
ing which Is Objectionable every day.
In reply to an invitation to visit
Skowhegan again, Mr.. Window, the
agent of the Treasury Department
who inspected the several possible
sites, said that it was hardly safe for
a man to revisit a town after max
ing a choice of that kind, but appar-
emily there is at least one exception.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
Manhattan ScaIIop,

A delicious breakfast or luncheon
dish is Manhattan scallop. Shred suf-
ficient cold cooked fish to measure a
good half pint. 1t must be free from
skin and bone. Add to 1t one cupful
of fine stale breadcrumbs. a good sea-
soning of salt and pepper, two well
beaten eggs mixed with half cupful
of stewed tomatoes. Turn all into a
buttered dish, sprinkle the top with
buttered breadcrumbs, dot with bits of
urbanite
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
Wanted---A New Directory

Some five or six years ago there
was published a book purporting to
be a directory of Skowhegan. 1t is
all right so far as 1t goes, but 1t
does not go very far. Our thriving
burg needs something new and up
to-date. Now In connection with
the work of the school enumeration
and the census. Superintendent Per-
kins has accumulated the names and
addresses of practically every citizen
in town. To get up a seryiceable
directory on this foundation would
be both easy and cheap. When Mr..
Perkins makes his formal report to
the Board of Trade, we shall be both
surprised and disappointed If some
action looking to this end is not TAX
en-.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
The sIIiad" Not a MYTH.

The fall of Troy after a ten year
siege by the Grecian princes about 1184
B. C. has long been considered as a
rather mythical foundation for Homer's
immortal epic, the "Iliad." But In 1875
the excavations of Schliemann on the
reputed site of Troy brought to light
under the ashes of two superintendent
fortress cities the remains answering
to the descriptions of Homer and a
hidden vault containing goblets. bowls,
vases. gems. jewels. armes de luxe and
like articles In gold silver and bronze.
These treasures are now generally ac-
knowedged to be the veritable rem
nants of the once vast riches of Priam,
which. although depleted by ten years
If costly warfare in the purchase of
supplies and mercenaries and the final
sack of the ruined city, were thus pre-
served to enrich the museums of Eu-
"ope and greatly increase our realiza-
ion OF the wealth and art of that an
lent Ilium, which we have hitherto
been disposed to consider poets
1ream.-Charles Winslow Hall In Ma
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
sKOwHEGAN MARKET.


Prices Paid Producers
Wool-Unwashed, zoe to &c per Id
Hides and Skins-Hides, &C to &c
0 sk Ga a SKINS to s5 se ea hoe per
Beans-Hand picked. yellow ewes
$3.50 to $500; pea beans. $500 to 1925.
Beef-Ox beef. &c to &c.
Pc ultry-Fowls, lac to Ice per ID.
chicken. &c to tSc.
II &c.
Tallow-Rough, &c. per lb
Butter-FIrst quality stamped zoe
Eggs-16c per dozen. fresh
Potatoes-35c per bushel.
Cheese-16c. to 1Sc per Id.
Retail Market.
Flour-Spring Wheat Patent, $3.50;
winter wheat pat, 1915
Oats-New Western. soc; Domestic
Meal and cracked corn-s1.15 per
Corn-s1.25 per bag.
Spring bran-$1.45.
Winter bran-$l As.
Cotton Seed-s1.65.
Mixed Feed-Si so cwt.
Salt Pork-13c by the Dbl. 200 lbs,
Cheese-2oc to 22c per ID.
Butter-30c per ID.
Eggs-2Oc PEI. dozen: fresh.
Teas-25c to soc. per ID
Coffee-20c. to 36c per lb.
Lard-Domestic lac; pure i5c; COM
pound lie.
Sugar-5ranulated sugar. best quail
~. Is lbs. for 800; brown, Is lbs
Potatoes-4Oc per bushel
Onions-5c per Id.
Poultry-Fowls, lac to 1sc per lb.;
chicken 16c to &c per 10.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
All About n Cruiser,

what sort of a boat Is this?" in
quired the inquisitive man at the
docks.
"a cruiser" replied smart lad.
And where Is she going?"
"a cruise. SIR"
what makes 1t goT'
TITS screw, SIR"
"Who are on board?"
TITS crew, SIR"
at looks pretty smart"
1--WE have to keep 1t clean, or rub
bish and dust would accrue, sir"
"Oh. you're too smart! Where do
you come from?"
From Crewe, sir" - London Tit
Bits.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11

OF course the motive for a really
good act should not be seriously
questioned and by common consent
the Governors reappointment of
Judge Savage was highly commend
able. Still we can hardly refrain
from wondering if the place would
not have gone to a Democrat, had the
judge been less likely gubernatorial
timber We have heard good Re-
publicans express conditional regrets
as it is.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
Wrecked BY Knife Blade.

A ship was once wrecked on the
Irish coast The captain was care
full one. Nor had the weather been or
so severe kind as to explain the
wide distance which the vessel had
swerved from her proper course. The
ship went down. but so much interest
attached to the disaster that diving
bell was sunk. Among other portions
of the vessel that were examined was
the compass that was swung on the
deck, and inside the compass box was
detected bit Of steel. which appeared
to be the small point of a pocket
knife blade. 1t was learned that the
day before the wreck a sailor who
had been set cleaning the compass
had used his pocket knife in the proc
ess and had unceremonlously broken
off the point and left 1t remaining In
the box. That bit of knife blade ex-
erted its influence on the compass and
to a degree that detected the needle
from its proper bent and yitiated 1t as
an index of the ships direction. That
bit of knife blade wrecked the vessel.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Robert Morris, Pastor.
Residence. IA Main Street.
Telephone. 1892.

Morning service at 1O.45 with sermon
by the pastor, subject THE GUTTER"
Sunday school at ~. Philathea Bible
class for ladies' at -.
In the evening Union service at
which Oscar NJ. Chamberlain, a native
of Armenia, will give a stereopticon
lecture. Mr.. Chamberlain was edu-
Gated in this country and will give
some stirring accounts of the condi-
ton of things in his own land.
Prayer meeting at 100 Thursday
evening.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11

In framing up the special farmers
free list, the Democrats in Congress
practically admit that the reciprocity
proposition by itself was unfair. Who
knows whether this amendment will
improve matters or not? Revising
the tariff in this style resembles try
ing to repair watch with a sledge
hammer. We want our fiscal system
improved, not torn to pieces.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11

Woodrow Wilson set such a ire
mendous pace in New Jersey, that
Judson Harmon is having hard work
to keep his Ohio Legislature up to
the mark But things are coming his
way. A goodly portion of the OBJ
structive law makers have been
caught red-handed taking brides, and
the atmosphere has changed. No tell
ing now where the reform wave will
StOn
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
George Merriam, Pastor.
Residence. 80 Madison Avenue.
Telephone. 1888.

Morning service at 1915 with SER
mon by the pastor. Subject, Losing
Christ" IL o'clock Sunday school. s
o'clock Mothers Day service, under
leadership of Y. p. S. C. E. Special
music
o'clock Union service in First
Baptist church.
Prayer meeting at 7.3O Thursday ev-
ening.
Chorus rehearsal Saturday night at
Z 30 o'clock.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
Scion H. s. Commencement.

The graduating exercises of the
Scion High school will be held June
&c. The baccalaureate sermon will
be delivered by the pastor of the
Congregational church. Those in the
graduating class are: Lee, Ward
Ruth Manson, Gertrude Brophy
Gladys Redmond, Gladys Fogg, Mel
lie Drew, Nettie Moody, Guy Walker,
Floe Wilson.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
A Time For Blindness.

There is sometimes a greater charity
In seeming not to see our neighbours
trouble than In trying to relieve 1t.
LET me alone" is the prayer of many
a tortured heart when the curious, the
off1cious and the tactless force the door
of Its place of desolation, albeit they
bring wine and oil.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
Sizes of tho Planets.

An ingenious way of comparing the
sizes of planets with the sun is sug-
gested by a French scientific writer.
Let the earth. he says, be represented
by twenty franc piece; then Venus Is
Is francs; Mars. 2; Mercury. 7; Uranus,
$50; Neptune. 800; Saturn. 1,840; Ju-
piter, $500, and the sun 6.7S0,OOO.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
THURSDAY, MAY IL, 1911.
Farmers AT The White House

Go way back and sit down, is in
effect the reply of the President to
the delegation from the National
Grange who called at the White
House Monday to protest against re-
c;procity with Canada. Perhaps the
American farmers will meekly swal-
low that piece of crow. They have
endured great deal first and last
and may put up with still more, bur
we hardly look for 1t. There are too
many thinking outfits working under
high pressure.
Taft says years trial will vindi-
cate reciprocity The yeriest tyro
knows that its full effects could not
possibly be gagged inside of three
years, and perhaps not then. We
must class such statements along
with that about the best tariff ever"
and the eulogy of Ballinger. Perhaps
one man knows more about what
will hurt our farmers than all of the
latter put together, but we rather
doubt 1t.
At the bottom of it all Taft does
know that about one-half of the
farmer vote offsets the other half
anyhow, and he can almost afford to
ignore 1t. The vote that can be count
ed in advance of election has mighty
little influence. When our farmers
become independents, the occupant
of the White House will be much
more diplomatic. Reciprocity Is the
reward for excessive regularity.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11

The Waldo County Herald issued
last week a special supplement de-
voted to men and the enterprises that
make the Land of Opportunity"
what it is. After reading it over we
begin to understand why Brother
Hanson is an optimist three hundred
and sixty-five days in the year. Too
bad there are not more like him.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
is the virtue of victory.

Pardon is the virtue of victory.
II we are Gods children. we need
not fear the developments of his pro-
violence.
The Christian religion, rightly I'M
derstood, is the deepest and choicest
piece of philosophy that is.
best security against other peoples
ILL mnnnnrc
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
Looked Like a Bio Dose.

The man in bed had never been sick
before. The doctor. wishing to ascer.
tain his temperature, pointed the Their
mometer at him and commanded:
open your mouth, jim"
wait a minute. doc" objected the
batient II don't b'lieye | can swaller
at"-Judge
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
Troubled With Headaches Z

Try Mentholatum, rub it over the
temples and forehead Gives quick
relief stops pain, refreshes ana in
vigorates the nerve racked brain AL
ways effective. Absolutely harmless.
Millions use it. At your druggist, Csc
and soc opal jars, or sample free by
addressing Mentholatum Co., Buffalo,
N. Y. 1921
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

The Christian Science Society. Mt.di-
son avenue. corner Russell street Ser
vice Sunday morning at 1o.45 Sub
ject. "Mortals and Immortals." Service
Wednesday evening at 100. The read
Ing rooms are open Wednesday after
moons from 2.3O to 5.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIsTs

Mission on corner Of Madison av-
enue and Russell street Sabbath
School at 2 p. m. Saturday Meeting
Sunday evening at 7.30 p. m. Prayer
and praise services Tuesday and Fri
day evening at 100. The public is
cordially invited
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11

The venerable statesman who has
ruled Mexico with an iron hand 10
these many years, has at last decided
to resign. Wouldn't 1t be a fine thing
if some of the venerable statesmen
who have been wearing senatorial
togas about Washington for so long,
would follow his example?
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
NEW AnyERrIsEMENTs

Farms-E. A. Strout.
Peanuts-Peter Wedge.
To Let-Joseph Butler.
Economy-S Russakon.
Notice-Butler d Butler.>
New Line--W =. Ordway.
Petitlon-Me. Tel. & Tel Co.
Shoes Repaired-Geo, f. King.
Monuments-Edwin w. Marble.
Announcement-First Nat. Bank
New Phones-Me. Tel & Tel Co.
Observation-Disclosures Furniture Co.
Coburn Market-James NJ. Dysart.
High Glass Clothes-lra A. Norton.
Highland Linen-Sampson & Avore.
ncrease-Skowhegan Savings Bank.
Insurance Observation-Disclosures Went
worth.
Insurance ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS q
Bickford.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
CENTENARY
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
F. L. Hayward. Pastor
Residence, 10 Island Avenue.

1915 a. m. Preaching theme. For
NY Eyes Have Seen the King. the
Lord of Glory. lisa. IL m. Sunday
school p, m. {Epworth league.
D. M Union Missionary Service
at First Baptist church.
The next meeting of the Ladies' So
cial Circle of the M. f. church will
be held with Mrs. Vina Harville, East
Leavitt street Monday afternoon. May
Is.
Thursday evening 100. General
prayer meeting.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
The River Banks

The condition of the river banks in
the center of the village, has been a
reproach to beautiful and progressive
Skowhegan for long time past, but
fortunately better times are coming.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
Questions and Answers.

The time elapsing between a ques-
ton and an answer is almost as impor-
tant as the answer itself. 1t may be
wisely long or short. but the longer II
is the wiser must be the answer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11

Let nothing shocking to eyes or ears
approach those doors that close upon
your child.-Juyenal.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11

Attorney General Wickersham says
that the man who favors direct legis-
lation is demagogue. Even soywe
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11

Don't use harsh physics. The reac-
ton weakens the bowels, leads to
chronic constipation. Get Doan's Reg
ulets. They operate easily, tone the
stomach, cure constipation.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
Church Notes
ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH.
Benjamin B. Merrill. Pastor
esidence. lis Main st.
Telephone. 1913.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

the pastor on working with Cod"
Sunday school at u. Y. 2. S. c. e. at
Union service at the First Baptist
church at Z.
Prayer meeting this evening at 100.
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c H smith President
+. E. McNeelie, Business Mgr
Consolidating
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Established 1909
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EVERYBODY,C
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to exceed Ave lines inserted once for
rs cents. four times for SO cents Eacf
additional line five cents. In comput.,
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words Stamps taken
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11

Skowhegan-May 4, Mrs. Forrest
Herrin, aged 40 years.
East Madlsor-April II, David NJ.
Corson, aged 73 years.
Los Angeles, Cal.-April &C. Mary
p. Moore, aged As years, wife of Will
lie f. Moore, formerly of Madison.
North Anson-May s, David NJ. Nor
ton, ageo 70 years.
Moscow-May 8. Chandler B. Moore,
aged 81 years.
Solon-April 80. Mrs. Irinda York;
Clark, aged 65 years.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11

II everything else is doubtful, the
suffering that | can help Is certain.
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MARRIAGES.
DEATHS.

Smithfleld-May l, by Rev. w. II.
Lottie Clement, both of Smlthfield.
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BIRTHS.

Cambridge, Me-April 81, to the
wife of Simeon NJ. Wilder, daugh-
ter.
Cornvlle-April 23, to Mr. and Mrs.
Ray Moody, a daughter.
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Arizona republican., 1911-10-01
LEARNING FROM SWITZERLAND.

A committee of the New York legis- lature Is planning to make q study of the system developed in Switzerland for the utilization of water power with a view of making practical use of the knowledge thus gained Tor the benefit of the Empire state, where much val uable water power is going to waste.
 Extensive development of electrical energy from falling water a process involving no pollution of the atmos- phere with smoke, has been accomp- lished in Switzerland. For the most part this development Is carried on di- rectly by public authority. So plenti- ful is the supply of electrical energy that even the country roads are well lighted. Switzerland has been especi- ally careful not to permit control of this important natural resource to fall into the hands of private monopoly in tereSts
 The result of the inquiry by the New York committee into the devel- |opment and utilization of Swiss water power ought to prove of benefit to the entire country.-Chicago News.
Arizona republican., 1911-10-01
SEPTEMs BIER.

The door upon its hinges swings: Across its portal summer brings The last of all its train. The ripened harvests gathered in. The fields lie bare where late have
 been
 The shocks of golden grain. And where the long lush meadow
 grass Bent low to let the wild winds pass In maddest revelry. Now, stript of all its raiment green. No more the waving field is seen A deep and billowy sea. Wild asters gem the meadow land. Afar, by lonely breezes famed In some forgotten dell. The goldenrod with plumes so bright, Swaying and swinging in the light, To summer waves farewell. Queen of the mOnthsi In royal dress Fit type of Natures plenteousness Thy flaming banners fling. The rusting corn. the nodding grain Have echoed long the same refrain And all they praises sing.
 Isabelle c. Mabey.
Arizona republican., 1911-10-01
TOMORROW

'Tis late at night, and in the realms of sleep My little lambs are folded like tho flocks: From room to room I hear the wake full clocks Challenge the passing hour, like guards that keep. Their solitary watch on tower and steep; Far off I hear the growing of the cocks. And through the opening door that time unlOcks Feel the fresh breathing of To- morrow creep. Tomorrow. the mysterious. unknown guest. Who cries to me: Remember Bar mecide. And tremble to be happy with the rest" And I make answer: T am satis- fled: I dare not ask: I know not what is best: God hath already said what shall betide."-LongfellOw
Arizona republican., 1911-10-01
LOVES ANOMAl

I thought that the highway of love was pleasant, Merry with music and very fair: A-shimmer with sunbeams and soft with moonlight. Sweet with the perfume of roses rare. know that the highway of love is rocky, Scattered with rose petals bruised and torn. A-shimmer with tears that our knowledge brings up, Sad with the phantoms of dreams forlorn. And yet were I back where our love awakened. Back to the days when my dreams were sweet. And you were to open your arms in pleading Ask me to choose where the cross roads meet With peace I would travel that hard way over, Knowing the road was my para disc. What matter the pain or the toll and trouble? Life holds its meaning within your
 eyes.
 Caroline Reynolds.