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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-03-11
CLEMSON ENTERTAINS
KNAPP.
MIR.
Farm Demonstration Agent Well
Pleased with COllcGc--NIr. Gasquc
Resigns-Othcr Items.

Clemson College, March 4.-During
the first two days Of the week Glenn
son had as her guest 1Ir. Bradford
Knapp and his Farm Demonstration
Agents Of the Piedmont section of
South Carolina. Twenty-Five Of these
agents were present, and all were en-
tertained in barracks. Mr.. Knapp,
Or. knapp's son, responded 10 a short
address Of welcome by Acting Presi-
dent Riggs, and insisted that his men
should recognize that the agricultural
college is to the Demonstration Agents
what an implement factory is to the
farmer. The agricultural college must
furnish the necessary information
which the agents disseminate. His
remarks along this line were we'll re-
ceived, and the spirit of co-operation
which was manifest is evidenced by
the following resolution:
Be it resolved by the Farm Demon
stration Agents Of the Piedmont sec
ton Of South Carolina that we tender
our sincerest thanks and our appre-
citation Of the most hearty welcome
and hospitality extended us by Presi
dent Riggs and the faculty Of Clemson
college during our meeting at tn col
lege February 2Sth and March 1st.
We wish to assure President Riggs
and the faculty Of he College that we
are heartily in sympathy with the
work of the institution, and we
pledge our hearty cooperation with
her and all her forces in the up
building and Development Of the az
ricultural resources of the State.
(Signed)
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-02-16

ed by Mack, in using Coombs in three
games and Bender nthe other two.
incidentally Mack also ala the unex-
pected when he had Thomas catch
Coombs in the first two games, when
the youngster Lapp had received
C0ombs during the regular season.
Perhaps nothing illustrates the un-
certailty Of baseball any better than
the performance of Pitcher Ray Of
the ST. Louis Browns last year. This
young fellow was picked mp in the
wllds Of MuskOgee, okla. He Joined
the ST. Louis club just prior to the
starting Of a series OF nine games
with the Detroit ligers. During the
season Ray pitched fourteen games
and won only four yet thrc of the
victories credited to the EOungster
were scored over the Tigers 1t was
these three wins over Jennings club
that practically put Detroit out Of
the running.
Late in June the Tigers, by a bril-
liant winning streak. had closed up
the gap that separated them from the
Athletics, and were only a game or
so to the dad. A series of nine games,
several the result Of early seasoc
postponements, were scheduled with
the ST. Louis Browns, who at that
date held the cellar position with
plenty to spare II locked like a
cleanup for the Tigers, and an excel
lent chance to possibly pass the Ath-
letics, the Philadelphia team in the
meantime being forced to meet the
strong teams of the East
Tie Tigers went into the series
full of confidence, in fact, oyercon-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-02-16

lucky to make a foul One day
star catcher makes base runners look
foolish by throwing them out a mile,
the next day the base runners may
run wild on the same catcher.
Baseball is truly game of uncer-
taintes On this very feature the
sport thriyes best The unexpected
is always .appening, and It's the do
ing OF the unexpected that makes a
hit with the fans The Cubs were
big fayorite over the Athletics in the
worlds series yet the team led by
Connie Mack galloped home an easy
wiz ner. Critics said the Cub catch
ers would be inyncible, while the
Athletics were certain to be at dis
advantage in his department. Just
The opposite was true, for Thomas
and Lapp caught in brilliant style.
At was said the Cub pitchers knew
the weakness Of the Philadelphia vet
erans. and would keep these mem
from hitting. yet the batting of the
older men played a very prominent
part in the sweeping victory.
All Figured Wrong Dope.
Prior to the worlds series there
was much comment as to VINO Mack
would pitch. 1t was agreed that the
brunt of the work would fall on Benz
der and Coombs, but it was generally
believed that Manager Mack would
use Morgan, because Of the Cubs dis
ike fer "spitters" II was also
thought that the veteran Eddie Plank
would be brought into use. The un-
certainty OF what is liable 10 happen
i'm the good old game was well dem
onstrated by the plan Of battle adopt
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-02-16
lpv Rillv Evans

tBy Billy EVanS.)
"Who will win the game today, Mr..
sheridan asked fan one day last
year of the veteran umpire
DO YOU really want to know who
is going to VIM" asked Jack with a
smile.
@Of course | DO. I've good reason
for desiring 10 learn who will be the
victor" replied the eager fan
"Well, IN let you in on the secret,
-but you must never mention it to a
soul" said Jack, "it viii be the team
that makes the most runs"
Quit your fooling, Mr. Sheridan,
replied the fan. "Im really in earn
est"
so am l." said Jack, who was now
beginning to get sore. DO you think
for a minute I'd be a poor, much
abused umpire If ! knew who was
going to win? l'd be a plunger If |
could look into the future and be able
to tell the winner of games and pen
nants. You don't look as if YOU were
carry. but really think you are
when YOU ask questions like that
the gentleman III question WdSDedl-
ing a retreat before Jacy had fin
ished his speech, ard 1t is well he
did, for no umpire likes to have his
honestly questioned.
Baseball is one sport in which the
dope counts for little. You are the
real thing today and an alsoran to-
morrow. One day a pitcher is irwin
chile. the fext time ont he is batted
all over the lot. One day the favorite
smgger can swat the ball to all cor
ners Of the field the next day he is
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-02-16
4 CHEERING MOTTO.

Peddler. Wouldn't you like some
mottos for your house, Mum? It's
very cheering to husband to see
nice motto on the wall when he
comes home.
Mrs. De Jagg You might sell me
one if you've got one that says, Bet
ter Late than Never"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-02-16
SPEEDY RELIEF FROM
KIDNEY TROUBLE

Il had an acute attack OF Rright's
disease with inflammation Of the kid
neys and bladder, and dizziness" says
Mrs Cora Thorp, Jackson, Mich "A
bottle OF Foley's Kidney Remedy over
come the attack. reduced the lnflam-
nation, took away the pain and made
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-02-16
EMBARRASSING.

Mrs. DeWitte. MIR Jones says he
never likes to see a play the first
night
Dewitte. No; 1t makes him un"
aasy ae can't tell what to think OF
II TIL he has seen the criticisms!
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-02-16
MARKED.

Reeder.-What lot of rot in the
Sunday papers!
Mrs. Reeder.-No more than every
day.
Reeder.-You forget the difference
in size.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-02-16
QUITE TRUE.

First Tramp--I told de lady dat
| seen better days
Second Tramp.-An' so you did.
Dere was one day last week you had
four beers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-02-16
uTS SOIICITUDE.

"what platform will you choose for
your campaign ?" inquired the friend
"To tell you the truth answered
Senator Sorghum, 1T isn't the plat
form itself about which give my
self most concern. II keeps ms busy
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-02-16
A FINANCIAL EAR.

He harked to the singers perform
ance,
And murmured, - the cheerful
young Ounce
There are notes in those Banks Of
the Wabash
Which should go to protest al
once"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-02-16

Teacher. Willy, what is a mush-
room?
Willy Heatitt.--A mushroom IS one
of those things you think you eat
but you don't, and il kills you
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-02-16

Tramp. How long have been
tramping around? OH about ten
years.
Inquirer.-Then you don't know
what 1t is to have a home2
Tramp.-Oh, yes, | do!-but when
| had a home | didn't
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-02-16
pLEASANTRIES.

First Snake.-Won't you drop in at
our cave this evening? There is to
be a snake -charmer present.
Second Snake.--I shall be charmed,
/ assure you.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-02-16

We seldom realize it, but very fire.
quently the reason we have no use
for people is because they will not
allow themselves to be used.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-02-16

i, doesn't require so much ability
to take advantage of things that hap
pen as of things that don't happen.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-02-16

Maturity brings great change Of
opinion in regard to the disposition
of people who put ashes on slippery
sidewalks.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-02-16
HIS SENTIMENTS.

"Goliy! If cud git cigars ter
smoke instid o. butts, wouldn't keer
II | did die oh tobacker heart"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-02-16

Clothes are more likely to make
the woman when a man makes the
clothes.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-02-16
"What for ?"

"EIe wrote something about some
body being the possessor Of some-
thing, and neglected to say proud
possessor."
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-02-16
uNFORGIYABLR.

"rhe editor has discharged that
new reporter" said one Of the old
men.
,,.y, ~,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16
No Reason for Doubt
A Statement of Facts Backed
by a Strong Guarantee

We guarantee complete relief to all
sufferers from constipation. In every
case where we fail we will supply
the medicine free.
Rexall Orderlies are a gentle, eff
fective, dependable and safe bowel
regulator, strengthened and tonic.
They re- establish natures functions
in quiet, easy way. They do not
cause any Inconvenience, gripping or
nausea. They are SO pleasant to take
and work so easily that they may be
taken by any one at any time They
thoroughly tone up the whole system
to healthy activity.
Rexall Orderlies are indispensable
and ideal for the use of children, old
folks and delicate persons. We cannot
too highly recommend them to all
sufferers from any form of constipa-
ton and it's attendant evils. Two
sizes, 10c and 25c. Remember, you
can obtain Rexall Remedies in this
community only at our store-The
Rexall Store. F. w. Bucknam.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16
Danger in Delay
Kidney Diseases Are Too Dangerous
- For SkOWhegan People
to Neglect

The great danger of kidney trou
bles is that they get a firm hold be
fore the sufferer recognizes them
Health is gradually undermined
Backache, headache, nervousness
lameness, soreness, lumbago. urinary
troubles. dropsy, diabetes and Bright 8
disease follow in merciless success
sion. Don't neglect your kidneys
Cure the kidneys with the certain and
safe remedy, Doan's Kidney Pills,
which has cured people right here in
Skowhegan.
Mrs. A. l.. Merriam, r. F. d. No
2, Skowhegan, Me, says: II suffered
for three years from kidney trouble.
There were pains in the small of my
back, especially severe when | arose
in the morning andI usually felt dull
and languid. Headaches and dizzy
spells annoyed me and | noticed that
the kidney secretions were too fire.
quent in passage and filled with sedi-
ment. Soon after l commenced TAX
ing Doan's Kidney Pills, was re-
lieved. In return for the benefit this
remedy has brought me, / gladly rec
ommend it."
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16
NORRIDGE W0CK.

John Lunt, who has been suffering
or several years with lameness in
one of his legs, was taken to the Lew
lston hospital Monday for treatment
md probably an operation to take off
part of his leg. His brother from
;kowhegan accompanied him.
Mrs. Enid Merrill is reported num-
)ered with the sick ones.
James Tompkins passed away Sun
day, March 5. The funeral was held
Tuesday from the home of Thomas
Hogan, Mr. Tompkins son-in-law.
The prospects of the shoe shop run
ing at an increased capacity during
the coming season are very good. The
company closed an order Saturday for
5000 dozen pairs of shoes going to one
concern.
Twenty-Five members of the V. I. S.
met in the library parlors on Febru-
airy "a to listen to the following pro-
gram, prepared by Mrs. Grace Smith,
Mrs. Amanda Caswell and Mrs. Lizzie
Sawyer. The subject was Michael
Angelo; Piano solo. Miss Dorothy
Folsom; song, Miss Bessie White; pa
per-. Michael Angelo" Mrs. Sawyer
reading, Mrs Caswell; speaking, Miss
Linnie Brown; Sistine Ceiling, Mrs.
Smith; America"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16
QUEEN OF THE DAIRY.
Over Seven Tons of Milk and Over
Half u Ton of Butter In One Year
For Cow Weighing Under 90P
POunds.-Net Profit $565.22.

Another worlds record has been
broken. The new queen of the dairy
is beautiful Jersey COW named Sophie
18th of Hood Farm, owned and test
ed at Hood Farm, Lowell, Mass. She
is the Champion Jersey for milk and
butter fat production Of COWS be-
tween four and five years of age.
During the twelve months ending
December 81, 1910, on a test authenti-
Gated by the Massachusetts Agricul-
tural college, under the rules of the
American Jersey Cattle club, Sophie
18th of Hood Farm gave 14,373 lbs. 3
OF. milk, testing 1905 lbs. IL OF. butter
or over half a ton. An accurate &C
count was kept of her feed, and her
milk sold at loo per quart made a
profit of $56522.
The United States Department of
Agriculture estimates in round num-
bers of the wealth produced each year
by the 22,000,000 cows in the United
States is $8O0,OO000O, or. an average
profit of 1886 peYow. If more at
tention was paid to feeding and
breeding, it should be easy to increase
the average profit per cow to at least
one-tenth of the profit made by So
phie 18th of Hood Farm. which would
raise the total to $l,240, 600, 900, an in
crease of $440,000,000
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16
Encouragement for Everybody.

What will you say to the man who
has failed In business, or who has
failed in his moral life? You must
not mock him with even well-meant
reproaches Answer him as Napoleon
is said to have answered one of his
marshals The marshal rode up and
said, General, | fear that the battle
is lost" Napoleon coolly looked at
his watch and replied, Time for an
other battle. Summons the army to
a fresh charge" l do not know what
you will say to the man who has
failed, but l do know what l shall say.
| shall say, Never mind, dear
friend; in Gods economy no failure is
ever final. You must win
at last. George l.. Perrin.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16
ATHENS.
Deferred from last week.


George Tibbetts has recently bought
the Copp farm and moved there.
c. w. Deering has been passing a
few days here looking after the re-
moval of his household goods to Au-
gusta where they are located for the
present. He offers his farm at n. f.
Cornyille for sale.
Wayland Magoon was on the
sick list and not able to be at town
meeting
Miss Annie Hayden returned March
2 from Annapolis. Md, whore she has
been enjoying the summer climate
since December IA.
Miss Iottie Reed returned several
days ago from East Madison where
she was called by the illness of her
sister Mrs. Una Ames, who is much
improved from an attack Of pneumo-
MIA.
Willis Reed and sister, Bertha, Wis
tied over Sunday with their aunt, Mrs.
A. r. Locke and other relatives.
Leander ireland is slowly recover
ing from his long Illness,
The sad intelligence was received
here Friday. March 3. that Horace
Russell lay unconscious at his home
in Cornylle. the result of a shock.
This was followed by the news of his
death Sunday morning. The funeral
was from the home Wednesday fore
noon Rev George Merriam of Show
hogan and Rev. H. f. Milligan of
Athens conducting the services The
body was placed in the receiving tomb
at Mt Rest.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16
JACKMAN.

The following program was given
by the pupils In the Jackman primary
school in memory of Longfellow af-
ter which their teacher, Mrs. Frost H.
Williams presented to the school a
picture of Longfellow to be hung In
the school room. Program: Song
Learn a Little Every Day" school;
recitation, Footsteps of Angels"
Alice Adams recitation, Children"
Violet Stilwell; Woods in Winter"
Violet Stilwell; recitation, Woods in
Winter" Howard Wilson; recitation
THE Children's Hour" Grade Ill;
recitation. THE Arrow and the Song,
Howard Bass; recitation, 1.-THE Sing
ers," Ida Moore; recitation, DAY
break" Fred Moore; exercise, "The
Bird and the Ship" Lawrence Brack
Randall Shelley, Della Hilton, Wayne
Quietly, Clarence Wilson; recitation
Wreck of the Hesperus, VIM. Ad
ly; recitation. Twilight" Ada Cor
nelius; recitation. THE Light of
Stars" Waldo Taylor; recitation, ut
Is not Always May" Grace Haggan;
recitation. THE Bridge" Grade VI;
recitation, Daylight and Moonlight"
Ellis Newton; recitation, "a Psalm of
Life" Frances Quietly; recitation,
selections from 1.-THE Song of Hiawa-
tha," Grade "; "Curfew," Elsie Nc
Kenney, Ethel Wilson; concert recita-
ton, THE Day Is Done" school. The
report of pupils neither absent or
tardy for the past term of school, is
as follows: Pupils not absent or tardy
one day Ada Cornelius, Della Hilton
Fred Moore Pupils absent one-half
day, VIM. Adams and Alice Adams.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16
Dickson Mansion at WestpOrt.

With the arrival of March the resi-
dents of Westport. who entertain
summer guests commence to plan and
discuss with their neghbors and
friends plans for the coming season.
Some have made considerable i'm
proyement in their places this winter.
One of the most imposing of the sum
mer residences on the Sheepscot side
is the old Dickson mansion at Sandy
Cove from which is Il fine view of the
Sheepseot river where all kinds of
deep water fish are found and it is
nothing uncommon for whales of
large size to be seen from the house.
Sandy Cove is a safe and ideal place
for bathing.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16
SkOwhegan Makes EN- Take Notice.

A story is told in the Boston Her
aid" about a group of strangers talk
Ing amiably together in a country
inn.
One said, 81 was born in Virginia,
the mother of statesmen and fair wo-
men"
MY native state is Kentucky,
boosted another, the land of superb
pastures, fleet horses, sure marksmen
and peerless beauties
A third extolled Ohio fourth
praised Louisiana At last a tall
gaunt man said:
We'll, gentlemen l come from the
garden spot of America
Where's that?" shouted the others
in chorus.
"Skowhegan, Maine. Can l sell you
4 razor strop?'
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16
LAUNDERING in Two Maine Counties.

The numbering operations in north
ern Franklin and Somerset counties
are being brought TO a close. The
cutting has altogether ceased in most
places and efforts are now being con-
centrated in getting the logs landed
on the shores of the streams down
which they will 5e driven when the
ice goes out The season has been
favorable for cutting and yarding the
logs, there now being three feet of
snow in the woods 1t is stated by
the woodsmen that the total of logs
to go out from these counties will
show smaller figures than in many
years. The prices for logs are low
and most owners of standing timber
prefer to let it grow until the mar
ket shows Il change.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16
State Fair Debt.

According to the annual report of
T. f. Callahan. treasurer of the Maine
state Agricultural society, the debt
has been reduced $4,000 the past year,
which is the amount it was predicted
at the annual meeting that 1t would
be reduced. OF this money $1,000 was
applied to the temporary loan at the
Manufacturers National bank of Lew
istOn and $1,000 to the Alessalonskee
National bank of Oakland. The debt
of the society now consists Of $4,000
due the Auburn Savings bank on a
first mortgage and $4,000 due the Mes
salonskee National bank on second
mortgage. The society has assets of
$6O,759 of which $4,000 Is in real es-
tate, $4,000 is grand stand and So
GOO in exhibition building.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16
SHEEP BREEDERS
ASSOCIATION
Somerset and Franklin
Assn Change Name

That Maine is waking up to the
Importance of sheep breeding and
that the sheep industry is becoming
the most potent factor in farming are
shown by the decisive moves and de-
finite action the members of the sheep
breeders association are making.
The annual meeting of the Somerset
& Franklin Sheep Breeders Associa-
ton was held in Madison on March
|. AT this time a statement was made
that a little more than a year ago the
organization was started with hand
full of about half a dozen men, these
being from Canaan. Starks, Farming
ton, North Arson and Wilton. Now
the association has a membership OF
close on to hundred of sheep breed
ers. At the annual meeting it was
voted to change the name to the
Maine Sheep Breeders association.
This gives any sheep raiser in the
State a change to become a member
and the association has already Sc
cured several names of breeders who
wish TO become members. Officers
were elected, men being chosen from
the several sections Of the State. h
E. Clifford of Canaan, the promoter
and president of the association, was
elected president of the new associa-
ton. Ernest Hilton, secretary ana
treasurer of the old association, was
elected secretary and treasurer OF the
new association. Vice president, Pro
fessor Leon S. Merrill of the Uni
versity of Maine; second vice presi-
dent C. B. Hamlin of East Wilton
Executive committee, DR.. w. 7. Mer-
rill of Auburn, f. T. Hutchinson of
Winthrop ard w. b. Kendall of Bow
doinham.
1t was voted at the meeting to fix
/ the annual dues at $100; also to CO.
operate, with the State Agricultural
department in securing the services
of Mr.. Jones of the Vermont Sheep
/ Breeders Association for series OF
addresses in the State; it was also
voted to join the State federation OF
| agricultural societies and DR.. Merrill
was elected representative for the
coming year.
Among other things President Gift
| ford in his annual address stated that
! the new association was the only
| Sheep Breeders Association in New
England that has a lady member The
matter of holding an auction sale OF
full blood and high grade stock in
the early fall was discussed and met
with hearty approval Fortysix head
Of sheep were pledged should such
| sale be held. The vote for this was
unanimous and Gentlemen Clifford,
Ernest Hilton, Timothy Hilton. DR..
Merrill and Bert Hilton were appoint
ed a committee on arrangements. This
was followed by hot discussion as
| to pooling the wool in effort to secure
better prices. E. G. Hudson of Win
throp, Mark Gray of Arson and c. p.
Reed of Oakland were appointed Oh
committee to see what arrangements
could be made with the understanding
that they should control the clip of
the association If reasonable prices
could be obtained. The next meeting
of the association will be held in
June at the residence of Bert Hilton
in Arson.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-16
summer School Mt Water,ille.

The board of education is consider
ing the feasibility of opening a sum-
mer school in Waterville during the
coming summer months, whereby
eachers may pursue the required
work. The classification of salaries
and rules for the loss of salaries, has
been a question that has been before
the board on many occasions and it
has been found that the system of
the graded salaries in the public
schools has been unsatisfactory.