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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-10-07
GOSSIP OF GOTHAM.
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New York, Oct Peter Peter,
punkin eater. who had a wife and
couldn't keep her was no more in
genious chan Mrs. James Eaele OF
West One Hundred ana Thitty-Gfth
street. who was in the same predica-
ment in regard TO her husband. when
Mr.. Eagle, declaring that he was tir-
ed of being nagged, threatened to fly
the coop and desert his mate and
their little eaglet, four-year-old lin
my, Mrs. Eagle decided heroic meas
ures were necessary. Procuring a
clothes line, she wrapped it securely
about her husband, as he lay asleep
in a bedroom, and then fastened the
rope to various heavy pieces of urni-
ture. For twenty-four hours he was
kept a prisoner, but he became so
peeved at the treatment and used
such language, his wife alleges, that
she informed the police that he had
gone mad. Eagle admitted that he
was "mad-mad clean through" and
when released he lost no time in hik
ing down the street away from there.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-10-07

The statement that regular ply
clan will be employed at the propos-
ed New York Christian Science Hos
pital has aroused a storm of indigna-
ton among the followers Of Mrs.
Eddy, and the promoters will probab-
ly fall under the ban of the mother
church. Mrs. Lysbeth Campbell is at
the head of the group of Christian
Scientists who are arranging for the
establishment of the home and hospit-
al. One million dollars will be en-
pended on the home, which is expect
ed to be ready for its inaugural with
in month. In order to avoid any
legal difficulties. a regular medical
practitioner will be attached to the
home. His duty will be to certify that
a patient is not subject for ordinary
medical treatment.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-10-07

With the passing of warm weather
the dance halls of the metropolis are
opening again. and simultaneously the
Committee on Amusement and Vaca-
ton Resources of Working Girls Is
beginning crusade against alleged
immoral dances. The reformers hope
to have an official ban put on such
dances as the Bunny Hug, "the "Shiv-
err" the lovers Twostep," the "Griz-
Fly Bear" and the Turkey Trot." An
appeal has been made to the chief Of
the bureau of licenses to interpret
these dances as "disorderly conduct"
and to revoke the licenses of halls
where they are permitted.
There is a veritable epidemic of
tough dancing in the dance halls this
fall" declared Mrs. Charles Henry
Israels, chairwoman of the committee.
On the other hand, the proprietors of
dance halls declare that the "Grizzly
Bear" and other dances complained Of
are popular in Fifth avenue mansions
and received the sanction of the best
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-10-07
II1jTEfS;''IfT1
MIII8I

lie only i'm, ocrat.
ing trains to the
North and East with.
out change of cars.
Sleeping cars and
diners Two electric
lighted fast trains
daily Call on ticket
agent for rates and
information. Cum. Phone l53.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-10-07

society" at Newport during the season
just closed.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-10-07

the market,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-22
BEAUTIFUL SkOWHEGAN.
Baptist Hill, One of the Historic Spots,
Undergoing n Renovation.

Baptist Hill is one of the historic
spots in Skowhegan. It's ancient land
marks are contemporary with the early
beginnings of the town. Moreover, it
offers splendid possibilities for natur-
al beauty. Any one who has studied
this location will Immediately see
that there is no spot anywhere that
can. and should. add so much grace
and beauty to our town as this. or
late some have realized these posi-
bilites and have been making certain
improvements which, it is hoped, will
eventually place this historic site
where it ought to be. Last spring
the commons which for years have
been lying uncared for, were plowed,
graded and seeded down. The home
ly wooden boxes at the north end
which covered the force pump and
reservoir have been removed and a
hydrant placed in their stead. There
is also some tall of placing fountain
on the lot. The expenses so far have
been met by individuals nearby. This
piece of land is the property of the
First Baptist church, but has been
used in a public way always, and in
making such Improvement as above
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-22
The Remedy for Modification
is The Recall

A few months ago the mayor of a
certain progressive western city har-
bored the delusion that his constitu-
ents wanted a wide open town. When
| law abiding citizens went to him with
protests he would smile blandly, and
assure them that he had nothing to
say. Decent people became so dis
gusted that they resolved to take &C
ton. Petitions were circulated ask
ing that the voters be given an OPP
portunity to retire their multiplying
mayor to private life. The legal
number Of signatures was duly OBJ
tanned, the election YVES held, and
new mayor installed who has since
shown an inclination to respect his
official oath. This process in govern
ment is known as the recall. Sup
pose that the charter of the city of
Portland provided for emergencies of
that kind right now. Some of her
leading citizens asked the last Legis-
lature for law that would permit
Portland to adopt the recall alone
with some other progressive things
but the Hale Republicans and the
Pattangall Democrats combined t.
keep things as they are Easy to see
why the politicians consider popular
government so dangerous"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-22
Warning to Friends of
Prohibition

The organization of the Maine Lii
cense movement at Augusta last week
is not to be regarded lightly by those
who have the interest Of prohibition
at heart.
The roster of the membership of
the organization referred to sounds
like that Of the democratic State con-
vention. 1t Is made up of shrewd
political workers, scattered through
out the Is counties. Friends of pro-
hibition may be sure that this organ
ization will talk little and work
much; that 1t will have plenty of
funds from some source other than
the pockets OF its members, and that
Its business will be to get out the
voters.
Friends of prohibition and the con-
stituional amendment should meet
this organization by another. equally
as practical. equally - shrewd In
getting out the votes, for 1t Is no con-
ISOLATION after tho votesp are counted
to know that the minority voting has
beaten the majority not voting. Pub
lie meetings have their mission to
arouse the voters but 1t requires prac-
teal organization, hard work, per-
aistent application. and petfectl Or
ganization on election day ID gat the
opponents OF the open saloon In Maine
to the polls.-Lewiston Journal.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-22

Gated, Is placed in the hands of each
pupil, so that there is no waste of
time. These when filled out complete
are called dope sheets by the boys
and are filed by each boy in. his large
envelope. The exercises are arranged
in sequence so as to conduct the boys
through arithmetic. algebra, geome-
try and trigonometry. using only
those parts that have practical appli-
cation in the shop with such essen
tiar principles as are necessary for
an understanding of the shop problem.
The above description will apply
fairly closely to three of the four
hours work a day. The last hour as
indicated before is recreational, In
spirational. international and cultur-
al. A piano is provided. stereopti-
con with hundreds of slides. maps
and charts, sets OF books on ciyics
and industrial biography, etc.
Results.-The employers and fore
men say there is no loss in output by
the boys being out one half day a
week. They more than make up for
the absence by their diligence and
zeal when they are at work. When
the boys start to school they are as
rule depressed. indifferent. dis
gruntled They look upon their en-
poyer as an aristocrat, their foreman
as a slave-driver, their machine as
treadmll and the world at large as
against them. Their faces are frozen
in a perpetual crouch. The path to
advancement seems long and uncer-
tain. As they feel their mind and
body settling in a groove they become
rebellious and ready to quit. The
school comes as a new interest In
their lives. They can scarcely real
ize at first that anybody cares, but
soon they thaw out and a new light
shines in rneir eyes. They see for the
first time the purpose of instruction
which bored them in school days.
They have motive. They can put
their knowledge to use They become
interested and intellectually awaken
ed. Their attitude changes toward
their employer, their foreman. their
machine, the world. They are no
longer mere hands, cubs, operatives
They are becoming masters of an hon
orable craft. AS they are induced to
go from one shop to another they have
been known to make it a condition
that they be permitted to attend the
Continuation School.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-22
THURSDAY, JUNE %, 1911.
The Dryer, The Better

When they are asked about that
rigid enforcement of the prohibitory
law which their party platform prom
ised last year, prominent Democrats
say: "Oh. wait until the first OF July
The act of abolishing the State liquor
agencies takes effect then, and after
they have shut up, every other rum
shop will follow suit. It would only
helm increase their business to close
the private places now
It seems almost too good to be
true. Regardless of the underlying
motive. every true prohibitionist Will
welcome a demonstration OF what
can be accomplished under our pres
emf law. We know from the expert
ence of Somerset county that the
cause of temperance has nothing TO
fear from such a program. Many who
claimed to oppose liquor selling
formerly condemned the prohlbltory
law because they thought it could not
be enforced. Others said that II II
were really enforced that the people
would rise up to demand its repeal.
The vote that was cast last Septem-
Der is the best possible answer to all
that talk, so far as Somerset county
is concerned, and we have no reason
to assume that folks elsewhere are
radically different.
Ten weeks of rigid enforcement,
would be the best sort of campaign
from the view point of any man VINO
honestly wishes to see the liquor
question settled on it's merits ano
taken out of politics. 1t should BIZ
sufficient to divide the voters of Maine
into those who want liquor RICH
where they can get it with little o.
no trouble, and those who don't. W.
entertain no doubt as to the outcome
provided the people really turn out tC
vote.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-22
Eighty Days

Somerset county is on record in
favor of both the prohibitory law and
its enforcement The constitutional
amendment will be overwhelmingly
sustained. provided It's friends go to
the polls and vote. But ancient his
tory will not count the second Mon
dav of next September, and right
there lies whatever there is of dam
ger.
Their formal organization means
that the local option men will take
no chances of letting resubmission go
nv default. Presumably they Will
have ample funds with which to pay
for political work right up to the
close of the polls. They will know In
advance every voter who is In favor
of oyerthrowing prohibition, and they
will take good care to see that his
vote is cast and counted. What II
our people should neglect their OPP
portunities and poll large stay-at-
home vote?
Eighty days remain in which to
prepare for one of the most important
struggles In the history OF Maine.
The volunteers who will have to do
the most of the work in upholding
the prohibitory law must be given
time Therefore the preliminaries
of the campaign should be gotten out
of the way at once. Rumor says that
the spirit of Let George do it Is
making the work of those who have
already come to the front needlessly
difficult. If such is the fact now is
the time to let it be known. There
are too many level headed men il
Somerset county to have prohibition
lack friends in time of need.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-22
New Doctrine for Steel
Makers

Government regulation of business
corporations, especially when carried
to the extreme of prescribing both
prices and output, has always been
considered highly socialistic. Advo-
Gated by an ordinary citizen such
ideas would receive /scant attention,
but here comes the head man of the
great steel trust proclainiing the one
time heresy. OF course the average
man has just got to stop, look and
listen.
Judge Gary speaks of destructive
competition as an evil to be eradi-
Gated. The losing side in every COM
mercial battle has so regarded it at
times, but this is strange doctrine to
be emanatng from the seats of the
mighty 1t is another of the many
"straws' that indicate the tremendous
progress of our age.
From his broad outlook upon the
business world, it probably seems
fairly simple to Judge Gary for COM
petition to be eliminated from the
steel business. Under government
supervision with the attendant publ
city, he can see how prices could be
fixed so that capital, labor and the
public would each receive fair treat
ment. But after denouncing this
heresy so long, how can we accept it
now? Wouldn't it be better to leave
this for the coming generation?
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-22
Direct Primary Gaining

Massachusetts Is the latest addition
to the long list of states that have
adopted the direct primary The
Legislature passed thoroughgoing
bill by overwhelming majorities and
Governor Foss signed it last Friday.
The gubernatorial campaign next fall
will accordingly be conducted in the
modern way which gives the members
nifty to select their standard bearer,
without the Intervention of any poll
teal middlemen.
OF course the Massachusetts politi-
clans didn't relish the prospect of
losing their little snap any better
than their Maine contemporaries, but
the pressure of public opinion was
simply overwhelming. The progress
sives here had the initiative to fall
back on, and were therefore indif-
ferent to the acts of the Legislature
but in the Bay State they had to fight
their battle along the old. old line.
After assuming direct control of the
Jaw making through the initiative and
referendum it Is inconceivable that
the voters of Maine will let slip the
opportunity to assume control of
those who enforce the laws. 1t Is
just because the people do not now
control their executives that prohibi-
ton means one thing In Somerset
county and something else in Penob-
scot and Cumberland. Under the
Davies bill the voters will have four
months In which to find out Just
where the candidates stand with ref
erence to pending questions. At the
end of that period they ought to be
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-22

suggested it is not the purpose to deny
the public whatever pleasure they can
get here. 1t is simply an honest de-
sire on the part of those who are In
terested in the aesthetic beauty of the
town to have this spot fill the place 1t
ought to in the town in full keeping
with its historic sentiments. Next
Wednesday from 800 p. M till 100
there will be supper and brief must
cal entertainment in the vestry of the
First Baptist church for the purpose
of raising the small balance due for
the improvements made on the COM
mons. This is a worthy object. 1t Is
not church affair. but public af-
fair, and every one that likes to see
things clean, and attractive In the
town should come The supper will
cost twenty-five cents and in every
way will come up to the usual famous
suppers given on the hill. Here is a
good chance for the citizens of Show
hogan to help beautify the town and
get good supper in the bargain.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-22
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
George Merriam, Pastor.
Residence. so Madison Avenue.
Telephone. 1888.

Childrens Day next Sunday. June %.
At 1915 the chorus choir will sing
and also the children. Subject of the
sermon Streets fit for the boys and
girls, and boys and girls fit for the
streets" The text will be rhe
streets of the city shall be full OF
boys and girls playing In the streets
thereof" Sunday school at 10.
p. IN. Sunday school concert by the
children. A fine program of songs and
Rotations wh be given by the chill
dren. An Offering for missions will be
received. The C. E. meeting Will be
omitted
The choir rehearsal will be held
Saturday evening at 100 sharp.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-22
Knees Became Stiff


The cure OF Henry J. Goldstein, IA
Barton Street, Boston. Mass. is anoth-
er victory by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
This great medicine has succeeded In
many cases where others have utterly
failed. Mr.. Goldstein says: II suf-
fered from rheumatism five years, 1t
kept me from business and caused ex-
cruciating pain. My knees would be-
come as stiff as steel. 1 tried many
medicines without relief. then took
Hoods Sarsaparilla, soon felt much
better. and now consider myself ems
tireiy cured. I recommends Hoods I
Get 1t today In usual liquid form or
chocolated tablets called Sarsatahs.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-22
EVER YBODY,C
u COLUMN - 49,

Advertisements in this column no.
to exceed five lines inserted once fol
25 cents four times for so cents. Eacf
additional line Ave cents. In comput:
ing lines reckon on an average OF
words. Stamps taken.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-22
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

The Christian Science Society. Mssdi-
son avenue. corner Russell street. Ser
vice sunday morning at 1915. Sub
ject. christian Science" service Wed
nesday evening at 7.30. The reading
rooms are open Wednesday afternoons
from $50 to 5.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-22
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Robert Morris, Pastor.
Residence. IA Main Street.
Telephone. 1892.

Morning service at 1O45 with sermon
by the pastor. Subject, "On the
Street Sunday school at II. Phila-
thea class for young ladies at IL.
Evening service at T.
Prayer meeting at 7.30 Thursday
evening.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-22
SEVENTH DAK ADvENT1sTs.

Mission on corner Of Madison sy-
enue ana Russell street. Sabbath
School at q p. m. Saturday. Meeting
Sunday evening at 7.3o p. m. Prayer
and praise services Tuesday and FRI
day evening at 7.s0. The public 10
cordially invited
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-22

able to vote intelligently, and the ex-
perience of other states proves that
they will.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-22
FoLEY's KIDNEY REMEDY

Ts norticularly recommended for
rhronIc cases of kidney and bladder
trouble. 1t tends to regulate and con,
troll the kidney and bladder action and
is healing strengthening and braclng.
For sale by all druggists.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-22

Being self-satistied is what you
would call conceit in others.
Evil wishes. like chickens, come
home to roost
Money has no occasion to use a
megaphOne when it talks.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-22
CENTENARY
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
+. l.. Hayw ard. Pastor
Residence, 10 Island Avenue.

1916 a. m, preaching. theme-'Fish-
ing for Manhood" IL m. Sunday
school p. m. Epworth league.
7 p. m. short address by the pastor
followed by social service.
Monday evening p. m, Board meet
ing.
Tuesday-Mass meeting for w f. NJ.
society with an address by DR.. Rachel
BERN Of China.
No prayer meeting on THURSDAY
night. Concentrate all on the Mis-
sionary meeting.
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on the paper is sutflcient rece1P' t tpe
dste is Incorrect. notify the office al
once.
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Advertising rates made known upon
application. Short or longtime con
tracts made.
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Church Notes
SeeeoeaeesesSessseseess
ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH.
benjamin B. Merrill. Pastor.
hsldence. lis Main st.
Telephone, 1918.

Morning service by the pastor. Sun
day school at Il. Y. p. S. c. T. at 6.
At 10 general prayer meeting.
American Board Missionary meeting
this evening at 100.
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WEDNESDAY. NOV. Is, 1911.
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right. but the tiger was quicker and
darted at the exposed throat.
The boar ceased to grunt. In a few
seconds 1t was tOttering. 1t fell, and
the tiger drank Its blood pantingly.
Thus long Tulsi Ram waited. Then
lest the fferceness of the battle had
changed his guardians disposition to-
wards him, he stole away. made a
detOur and ran towards Thakore.
these months awaits narration to COM
plete this true account of an unfor-
tunate mans experience.
Whenever 1t was In the neighbor-
hood the tiger accompanied Tulsi
Ram. So secure did the runner be-
come in his belief that it haunted
the track only to, protect him that
he had no scruples in asking a friend
to act as substitute on a certain hap
py occasion in his family. Nor did
Hari Chan fear to meet his friends
condolences! That day the mails did not
reach Thakore, nor did Haril Chan
return alive to kerail.
They found him dead in the path,
a few yards from the stream-struck
down from behind. But no attempt
had been made to eat him. He had
paid the forfeit of strangcness only.
Thereafter-needless to say-Tulsi
Ram got no other substitute. II he
was Ill the post accumulated, or ii
the mail was important, then half q
dozen mon armed with axes and
scythes escorted the bag to Thakorc
and back. But the next hot season
was prolonged beyond recollection
even the forest stream dried-and the
game fled to the high lands. With
them went Tulsi Rams tiger, never
to return.