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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16
TUBERCULOSIS IN MAINE PRISONS
Examination of Prisoners on Entrance
and Segregation, Advised.

In view of the awakening of inter
est throughout Maine in the Campaign
of Hope and the attempt to begin a
systematic fight against the encroach-
ments of tuberculosis, it is interesting
to note that Maine is taking a for
ward step, in advocating the segrega-
ton of tuberculosis prisoners in the
State prison. subject suggestive of
what might and no doubt ought to be
done in lockups and county jails.
In the 1910 Maine prison report, the
physician at Thomaston says: There
have been six deaths during the year;
one from heart disease, and five from
pulmonary tuberculosis. Most of these
were tuberculosis when sent to the in
stitution. Few states have yet made
an effort to separate the tuberculosis
prisoners from the non-tuberculosis
and to treat them systematically
Segregation of tuberculosis prisoners
is now considered a necessity. | trust
this state will not be slow in caring
for these poor unfortunates in a sys-
tematic manner. | would recommend
that asmall building be built on a
portion of the west wing for tuber-
culoss patients.
In this connection it is interesting
to note that in Is reports from 1873
to 1910, "a deaths are reported, of
which 16 are accredited to tubercu-
losis and in 1910 the prison physician
reports five of the six deaths to be
from that cause
1t must be realized soon that in
every prison, jail and lookup prison
ers should be examined on entrance
and those having infectious disease
should be assigned to special quar-
ters. The society owes this to the
rest of the prisoners, in self-protec-
ton to the community. Frequent and
adequate fumigation should take
place.
New York jails or penal institutions
have received instructions that before
being sent to the reformatory, prison
ers must be examined to determine
whether or not they are suffering
from any infections or contagious
disease. 1t also is required that, in
addition to general examination for
such diseases. a throat culture must
be taken and a certificate of health
attached to the commitment
The Journal of the American Medi-
cal association says that it will be
seen that the right of a prisoner is
recognized to demand protection for
his health either from inmates with
whom he is compelled to associate
more or less closely, or from unsani-
tary, unhygienic conditions in the
prison itself, either from its manner
or construction, or from defective
care, or from infection of the sur.
roundings by diseased inmates, for
which he no doubt might invoke the
aid of the courts
1t Is asserted that many penal in
stitutions, particularly the older ones
are hot beds of tuberculosis, and that
a long term in them means almost
certain infection. The possibility of
other infections is shown in the re-
cent instance of diphtheria in the
Elmira reformatory.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16
Hair Hints
Worthy the Attention of Peo
pie Who Wish to Pre-
serve the Hair

Have your own brush and comb at
home and at hair dressers.
Never use brush or comb in public
places, they are usually covered with
dandruff germs.
Wash your hair brush once a week
with soap and warm water to which
is added disinfectant.
Shampoo the hair once week with
pure soap and water.
Use PARTISAN SAGE every day,
rubbing thoroughly into scalp.
PARTISAN SAGE is guaranteed by
G. K. Fogg to destroy dandruff germs
and abolish dandruff, or money back.
To stop hair from falling and scalp
from itching, or money back.
To put life and beauty into dull
faded hair, or money back. Price 80
cents 46-47
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

The East Maine Conference Semi
nary will remain In Bucksport for
the present. Such was the decision
reached by special committee of the
trustees which met In Bangor, Nov. g..
The decision was reported to be prac-
tically unanimous. Ellsworth, how
ever, has not given up hope as yet,
and will appeal to East Maine Con-
ference with a bigger offer
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

Snow shoes will be in fashion this
winter. Norway is in line to become
the leader of America in this branch
of wearing apparel. The busy little
Maine town is daily shipping snow
shoes TO all parts of the world, and
shipment, Monday, included three
pairs to British Columbia.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

At a recent meeting of Dissenting
French Catholics held in Biddeford 1t
was announced through the executive
COMMITTEES that they will take the
corporation sole matter before the
people by the means of the initiative
and referendum, dispite the recent
decree OF Pope Plus \.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

About 10000 barrels of Maine ap-
pies will be shipped to Germany
within the next two weeks. The ship
ping port will be Portland and two
large steamers, the Erika and the
Brighton will be the shipping
mediums. The first named steamer
will take 10000 barrels of apples
while the latter will carry 5000 bar
rels.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

The new Y. NJ. c. A. building at
Greenville is nearly finished and will
be dedicated Dec. Il.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

Mrs. j. True Crosby of Auburn is
the possessor of some rare and valu-
able shawls These include lace
shawl and one of French crepe silk
each worth $3.50, which belonged to
her grandmother, Mrs Nancy Pascal
of Warren. A shawl of brocade cash
mere, one from India, Paisley, and
many other old-time shawls in the
collection are as good as new, and
wonderfully beautiful.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

Receiver Frank W. Nutter of the
Saco Savings bank, closed by agree
ment of the bank examiner of Maine
and the trustees of the bank Dec. 16,
1910, announces that he expects a
dividend will be declared, by himself
and the other receiver, Frank C. Deer
ing, before the end of the month. I'VE
have come to no definite decision as
yet regarding the amount of the first
dividend" he said.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

The announcement of a probable
session of the legislature this winter
recalls the fact that there have been
but four special sessions of the legis-
lature since Maine became state.
These were in 1910, 1912, 1853 and at
the opening of the Civil war in 1861,
the war special session being held last.
Adjourned sessions were held in 1883
and 1903 for the acceptance of re-
Vised statutes.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

1t is understood that at the Deem
Der term of the United States court, II.
K. Coolidge of Lisbon Falls will repre-
sent Rev. Frank w. Sanford of the
Holy Ghost and Us society and that a
plea OF insanity will be entered 1t is
also said that such action will be
taken against the wishes of Sanford
as he has said from the start that he
would take the consequences and not
retain counsel Mr. Coolidge will not
affirm or deny the report-Portland
Press.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

An empty barrel, which had former
ly held asphaltum or black varnish
exploded with terrific force Nov. Sth
in the basement of the Peavey mach
inc shop in Bangor, as it was being
removed by George A. Prescott,
blacksmith, who had a lantern In his
hand. Prescotts face, neck and one
shoulder were painfully but not SER
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

Big Bunch old Papers at this Office, &C.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

A new source of profit has sprung
up in Maine in the form of a variety
of clover which is very nutritious and
makes the finest possible protein food
for cattle. 1t is an English grass,
which does not run out as do our
American clovers, but spreads from
year to year in the same manner as
witch grass and Orange hawk weed
spread This clover is of purple
color, has a more open flower than
our red kand white varieties, and is
called mari clover, or cow grass. The
clover was found on an abandoned
farm known as the old Elijah Allen
farm, in Bowdoin.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

From some sources we hear that
deer are becoming scarce In Maine
and from other equally reliable
sources we are informed that deer
never were so plentiful as in 1911.
One thing, however, to be noticed Is
that when a man returns from his
hunting trip minus any trophies OF
his skill as huntsman. deer were
never so scarce as then. But II he
comes back loaded with plenty of
wild meat this gamey hunter. will as
sure his friends that game was never
so plenty or so easy to down.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

Maine sheep breeders at their meet
ing last week in Bowdoinham passed
resolution favoring a change In the
laws regarding fences which they be-
lieve would be an encouragement for
people to engage more freely in the
industry. Maine has hundreds of acres
which are suited to sheep and of but
little value for anything else. So long
as Maine allows these acres to go un-
developed and unused just so long
will Maine be losing a snug little
revenue which should be coming to
her people.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-20
Texas Public Lands.

Austin, Texas, Nov. 20.-A list
of the public lands that will be pu,
on the market between January LIST
and June 30th, 1912, has been given
out by State Land Commissioners
Robinson. In some of the counties
the tracts are small and purchases
may be made without settlement. In
such cases about one-half the pur-
chase price must be paid In cash.
Three years settlement is required
in the counties where large tracts
will be put on the market, but only
about one-fortieth Of the contract
price is demanded in cash, the re-
mninder to be paid annually in in
stallments of one-fortieth and inter
est. Under this arrangement several
hundred thousand acres of land Will
be offered for sale.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-20
OUR SUGAR CROP.
Secretary Wilson Urges Greater Pro
duction OF Cane and Sugar
Beets.

Texas Is coming to the front as Q
producer of sugar, but the prooue-
ton here and in Louisiana VIII not
crowd Cuba off the map for many
wears. Secretary Wilson Is endeav-
oring to encourage the beet growing
of the west to greater efforts in THAI
direction. In a recent statement he
mentioned that when he assumed
the agricultural portfolio In lo9
this country was producing only zs,-
600 tons of beet sugar annually, as
compared with 100000 tons at pres
ent. His position is that this country
II it would, could supply ltself en-
tirely with sugar, cane and beet, ana
nv that means effectually remedy
the recurring problem OF abnormal
advances in the price to the con-
sumer. 1t is his avowed belief thal
the American public can forever
deliver itself from the peril OF nigh
err prices for sugar" by going INTO
the sugar business more extensively.
Secretary Wilson'S opinion, based on
his long experience, certainly Is OIL
value, although our extensive pro-
duction of other commodities has not
always had the effect OF forever de-
livering us from the peril of high
prices. All must agree, however, that
we ought to utilize our splendid re-
sources more than we are doing TO-
ward sugar production. we nave
only begun to raise that highly prof.
table sugar beet, chiefly In Nebras-
ka, California, Michigan. Wiscon-
sin and Colorado. The northern tier
of states, Secretary Wilson declares
will produce it Just as abundantly
and the yield in each OF the states
named Is nowhere near what 1t coulc
and should be. At present our eoun
try is practically at the mercy OF
Germany, France, Cuba and Other
sugar producing countries. 1t shout;
not remain so when 1t is better abl'
Ito supply it own demands.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-20
PECANS IN THE SOUTH.
Grating Process Brings Good Crop
in Eight Years.

The early supposition that the pc
can business was long wait for re-
suits has been exploded. Seedlings
(the now obsolete way) do take
from twelve to fifteen years for re-
suits, but by grating and proper at
teat tisn tc the grove, peSn trees be
gin to show fruit in four to SIX years
The seventh or eighth year of graf
ted tree is recognized standard va
riety, when 1t has received ordinary
attention, Will begin to yield a ND
eral return on the investment, SO as
to soon offset the original expendl-
ture. AS general rule the standard
varieties as recognized by the Nation
al Nut Growers Association, and as
propagate by reputable nursery
men in pecan growing states, are
good, safe nuts to plant, for the rea-
son that reputable pecan men only
propagate and offer for sale those
trees which bear we'll, are prolific,
of good size and with attractive
kernels, and reasonably thin shelled.
Different varieties, however, do bet
ter in one locality than in another;
for instance, the Schley, admittedly
one of the best eating nuts, ana
which originated in Mississippi, is in
its home locality shy bearer, yet IN
some parts of Florida it is reported
prolific. Soil and climatic conditions
no doubt have much to do with All
varieties. More yarities bear earlier
and more fruit, grow to fuller size
and with a richer flavor, along the
Gulf coast than in any other section
of the south. The soil is especially
adapted to pecan culture, and thu
conclusion is based largely upon thu
fact that OF all the standards nov
being propagated by the big nursai
les of the country, the largest an'
most popular originated along thu
coast-namely, the Stuart, TIL
Sehley, the Delmas, the Hall tn
Alley, the Ravens, the Lewis, an
the Pabst, Success and Russell, tn
original trees being seedlings iron
unknown nuts.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-20
A LIBERAL OFFER.
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-20
AFFAIRS IN PORTO RICO
IN FIRST CLASS SHAPE
Phenomenal Increase Shown in
Progress During the Past Year.
Foreign Trade Growing.
Associated Press Special.

/ Associated Press Special
| Washington, Nov. oo.--Porto Ri
cos progress during the past year
! rs shown in the annual report
which Governor George n. Cotton
| has submitted to the secretary of
war. In political. commercial ana
educational lines he sees cause fol
rejoicing.
The foreign trade of the islano,
he reports, was fifteen per cent
greater than in the fiscal year, 1910,
and four times as much as in 1901,
the removal of the tariff barriers in
that year between the United States
and Porto Rico having been the
start. he says, of the industrial ac-
tivity of the territory He calls pai-
tieular attention to the Importance
of Porto Rico as purchaser of AM
erican goods.
Increases in the production Oh
sugar, cigars and fruit are noted, es
also the increase in the value of cof-
fee, although It's quantity was less
than in some previous years. The
net revenue receipts were 13 pei
cent larger than in 1910, and the
cash balance in the treasury was
100000 larger than year prev
iously. Activity in road construction
and irrigation work is reported, also
a 20 per cent inXeose in the school
enrolment
The enactment of laws beneficial
to the business interests of the
country and a general sanitary law
are mentioned by the governor, who
adds that there is 'perceptible in
crease of public opinion in support
of efficient administrator and off |
eials and a ready response from
those in office
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-20
A Mail Carriers Load.

Seems heavier when he has weak
back and kidney trouble. Fred Deuh-
rem, Mail Carrier at Atchison, kas
says: II have been bothered with
kidney and bladder trouble and had
a severe pain across nay back. When
ever | carried a heavy load of mail,
my kidney trouble increased. Some
time ago, l started taking Foleys
Kidney Pills and since taking them
have gotten entirely rid of all my
kidney trouble and am as sound nov
as ever" For sale by the Curli1
Store, Curtin Drug Co, North Side
So, Curlin's Pharmacy. West Side
Square. ak"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-20
A Household Medicine.

That stops coughs quickly and
cures colds is Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound. Mrs. Anna Pelzer,
2526 Jefferson ST., So. Omaha, Neb,
says: II can recommend Foley s
Honey and Tar Compound as SURE
cure for coughs and colds. 1t cured
my daughter of bad cold and my
neighbor, Mrs. Benson, cured herself
and her whole family with Foley 4
Honey and Tar Compound. Every
one In our neighborhood speaks
highly OF it," For sale by The Cur
lin Stores. Curtin Drug Co., North
Side So, Curlin's Pharmacy, West
Side So. a%"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-20

Curtin Drug Co, the reliable drug
gists Of Waxahachie, Texas, are hav'
Ing calls for "HINDIPO," the new
Kidney Cure and Nerve Tonic thai
they are selling under a positive
guarantee.
It's merits are becoming the tall
OF the town and everybody wants tc
try u. and why not? 1t costs moth
ing If II don't do you good - not one
cent
They don't want your money II II
does not benefit you, and Will cheer
fully refund the money, Try It to-
day. mtl
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-20
Texas Leads in Good Roads.

Washington. Nov. 20.-Secretary
of Agriculture Wilson today made
the statement that nearly $4,000
600 has already been expended TINS
year for building roads in the
Southern States alone. Reports made
to the department show that the ex-
penditures for the first ten months
of the wear were as follows;
Alabama, $3.4S4,000; Arkansas
s2,45O,000; Florida, $1,505,0oo,
Georgia, s2,5O0,o00 Kentucky, 81
500. 900; Louisiana, 1,132,354,
Maryland, s2.250,0o0; Mississippi
s3,13O,000; North Carolina, $4''
sos. 900; Oklahoma, $1,505,0o0;
South Carolina, s1,1o0. 1000; Tennes-
see, s3,900,000; Texas, $1,5o5,0oo'
Virginia, $4,000, 900; West Virginia
81. 625,0O0
THE department Is cooperating
with the state or local authorities In
practically every state and reports
show that over 100000 miles Of
road was built during the past
twelve months. Since 1904 the an
nual expenditure for road building
has doubled and in the South it ha'
more than doubled"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-20
ISCORNED WOMAN SHOT
FRANK STERLING DEAD.
Son of Wealthy Man Met Tragic
Death as Sequel to Romantic
Courtship and Refusal to
Wed
Associated Press Special.

San Francisco. Nov. 2o.-Frank
Sterling, aged SO, son of a wealthy
PENNSYLVANIA contractor. and for
mer student Of the University Of
Pennsylvania, in the pharmacy de-
partment, was shot here Saturday by
a woman whom he refused to marry
after a courtship of several weeks.
Sterling saw her picture three
months ago, wrote to her and latei
proposed marriage. He sent her
money to come here. He met her al
| Oakland. When she raised her vel
he fled. The girl had his address anc
\ traced him to his home There she
demanded that he marry her Sh'
| shot him when he refused.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-20
WHY HESITATE?
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-20

II the present occupant of the
governors chair felt as confident or
his reelection as he would bave is
believe. he would give that grave
yard whistle of his time TO enjoy
little of that rest he has been talk
ing so much about
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-20

Tom Perkins, candidate for con-
gress in the fourth district, made his
opening speech at Wylie, in Collin
county, few days ago. II reads
pretty well. bur will Rice MaXey per
nit any one entertaining such We've
TO make the race? That is the alb
sorbing question.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-20
JURORS IN NEW TRIAL
OF DIR. HYDE SECURED
-Four Weeks Were Required n
Which to Complete Task.

Kansas City. Mo-, Nov. 20.--The
Jury which will try Dr. B. c. Hyde
for the second time on the charge OIL
numbering Colonel Thos. II. Swope
with poison, was finally secured at
Z o'clock Saturday night after state
and the defense had used all their
peremptory challenges Four weeks
we're required in which to select the
jury.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-20

If there is one public man who,
more than others, ought to appreci-
ate the fact that silence is often gol-
den. that man is Champ Clark. A
paddock on his talking machine
would have saved him world of adj
verse criticism.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-20

For something that is elevating,
interesting and inspiring, commend
us to the magazine supplements in
the Sunday papers. They are certain
u grand, gloomy and peculiar,
and If possible are better than the
Sunday sermons which appear in
said papers
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-11-20

Those who are disposed to THINK
that Woodrow Wilson Will have 10
come back will find out that he has
not gone anywhere. He is very much
here and is likely to be here when
the ballots are cast.