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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-18

Whether In garden patch or farm
field, 1t is well to remember that the
best time In the whole season In which
to dispatch weeds is just as they are
breaking through the ground - Just
a-bornin'," as some one has said. This
is so because 1t is then that they are
most easily killed. while they have not
as yet begun to pull on either the
moisture or fertility of the soil. An
other decided advantage in doing rhe
Job at the start is that the weeds can
be killed literally by the million with
drag or harrow, while Il few weeks
later one Is able to put them out Of
business with difficulty by thousands
or less with hoe or cultivator.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-18

Without belief in personal I'M
mortality religion is surely like an
arch resting on one pillar, like a
bridge ending in an abyss.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-18

Sick headache results from a disor-
dered condition of the stomach, and
can be cured by the use of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Try
it. For sale by G. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-18
Camden Woolens

Save money by buying dress materials and
suitings for men, women, children, direct
from the Camden Wooden Mil. Write for
samples.
F. y. PACKARD, Mgr Retail Dept.
In moss Box 179 Camden, Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-18

There came to the writer's notice the
other day the case of a bOy-by no
means a bad one as boys go-wh0
four or five years ago quit school at
the end of the seventh grade. He had
little or no encouragement at home
and. like many a youth at that age,
was smart-thought he knew 1t all and
80 quit This same boy hasn't whisk-
ers on bis face yet. but he thinks now
that he made q mistake-this barely
four years after. He surely did. for
he is overgrown. and he would be
ashamed to pick up the threads OF
school work again with those younger
and smaller than himself. and the
chances are that he does not possess
force and persistence to take the
studies up by himself. He defrauded
himself by quitting school, and the
conviction of 1t will grow on him as
he ages. Pity 1t is, and yet thousands
Of boys are doing the same thing every
day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-18

Now and then one sees a garden
which has been put in a haphazard,
hit-and-go-miss fashion. looking for
all the world as though the fellow
who planted it had approached the
Job back end to and had continued this
way clear across the patch. then for
the succeeding rows had followed the
same tactics. Things taste just as
good grown In q garden where the
rows are straight as from one In
which they are crooked. while added
to this there Is the satisfaction to the
eye In seeing things true and straight.
More than this. the job of caring for
the stuff Is rendered much easier II
the rows are straight and can be done
with wheel hoe or cultivator.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-18

Immortality is the glorious dis
covery of Christianity.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-18

The country has lost one of Its great
est agricultural benefactors In the
passing of DR.. s. A. Knapp. who died
at Washington a short time ago. For
years he had been one of Secretary
Wilson's able lieutenants In the line of
bringing in a better era of agriculture.
He had made many trips to countries
in the far east for things that might be
raised with benefit here. For several
years past he had also had the direc-
ton of the agricultural extension work
In the southern states, by means of
which new and valuable crops have
been introduced and the area of others
extended and model farms established.
where a rational type of agriculture
has been demonstrated. showing the
possibility of a restoration of soil fer
tility and an increase In crop yields.
The service he has rendered In the last
named field alone In proclaiming the
better way" can never be fully esti-
mated
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-18
Carries Hair Store
SIS Congress St.

SIS Congress St. Portland, Me.
Manufacturer of artistic human halr
goods of every description. Good sent
ON approval to responsible parties 1y1
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-18
Desirable House
FOR SALE

The residence of the late George
E. Goodwin, West Front Street.
Hot water heat, electric lights,
all modern conveniences.
Inquire of
till FORREST GOODWIN
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-18

The seed dies into new life, and
so does man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31

for Blossburg to be the guest of her sister, Mrs. NJ Silverfield.
 I. w. Prim of Atlanta has accepted a position with Erlick & Lefkovits.
 Misses Bettie Tipton and Helon Will son are spending the week at Green- wood as the guests of MT. and Mrs. w L. Martin.
 Wnl DeaderielS of Knoxville, who is a student at Auburn, is the guest of his uncle, c. C. DeadericlS, at Jones' boro.
 Mrs. Allie Jackson and daughter. Miss Minnie will return tomorrow from ocala, Fla, where they have been spending the holidays with relatives.
 Mrs. F. s. Kennedy Is i'll at her homo at Feeders.
 Miss Lil Jones of Ensley is the guest of Miss Annie Wilson at her home in Jonesboro.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Green, MT. and Mrs. Sam Lefkovits. MT. and Mrs. J. Jaffe, Mrs. Ethel Schwartz, MT. Sam Erlick and MT. H. Goldberg will spend Sum day in .Gadsden, where they will att tend the reception given in honor of the engagement of Miss Lily Wohl to MT. Rosenbaum.
 nooga on business.
 Miss Mildred Jaffe has returned to her home in Birmingham after spend ing the week with relatives in this city.
 MT. Milton Rebel of Corinth, Miss. will arrive tomorrow to be the guest of friends in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31
TAX COLLECTOR
 BUSY YESTERDAY

The busiest place in Birmingham yes- terday was the office of the tax collector of Jefferson county. All day long a stream of individuals of all classes and colors thronged the courthouse, wherein the of flee is located, to take advantage of the last opportunity to pay their personal and proreyt tax for the year and there by escape the delinquent fees and penal ties that await those who have failed to interview genial. George Tarrant or one of his corps of assistants.
 Equally busy was the tax assessors office, and when the closing hour came Frank Hewitt and his assistants breathed a sigh of relief, for not only had the day been busy one, but they had passed through a strenuous week.
 The tax collections have been large, and exceed those of past years, but owing to the rush of the past few days the totals have not yet been checked.
 The tax collectors office will not be open Monday, as the force will be en- gagged in checking up the books and stfaightening out the other business of the office, but will open Tuesday morn ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31
BELIEVES OIL EXISTS
 IN FAYETTE FIELD

". w. Silk, fiscal agent of the Five Rivers oil and Gas company of this city, is optimistic concerning the pos abilities of striking oil in the Fayetts county field within the near future. In speaking of the Five Rivers company prospects there, where they are busy drilling on several wells, MT. Silk said yesterday:
 We have never suspended entire operations in Fayette county, but arc going ahead into the deeper sands for the oil that we are. positive lies be- heath the surface of Fayette county Well No. 2, after going down 226O feet showed nothing, but we have the opin- ion of a government expert that by sinking line of casing still further down we could find the oil grains. How ever, we decided to devote all our ef- forts on well No. 1 as the expense of sinking a drill there was not quite so heavy as that for the casing of No and we are making progress daily according to the reports from our in terests."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31
LOCAL NAVAL. STATION
 SECURES RECRUITS

Master at Arms Fuller, chief of the lo- cal recruiting office for the United States navy, stated yesterday that Birmingham was in the lead in the number of en- lstments at the sub-stations of the south and gives great promise of remaining at the top as every effort will be made to have the future record measure up tc that of the past months. He expects a large number of men to be sent to the training school at Norfolk, Va, during the first part of next month as many who have been examined do not wish to leave this city until after the holidays.
 During December A applications were made by boys of this district to become naval apprentices and recruits but only eight were accepted. The chief detr- ment to a larger percentage of accept- ance are defective vision and under weight The other causes are varied and many, but the majority of the men applying that are refused do not tip the scales at the proper notch or cannot dis crimnate between the colors of the rain bow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31
SOUTHERN HELPS
 FIGHT BOIL WEEVIL
Cotton Culture Department Has Men Stationed Along Line Whose
 Services Are Free

With 13 agricultural experts in the field to advise farmers as to the best methods of increasing the yield of cotton per acre and growing it in spite of the Mex ican cotton boil weevil the Southern Rail- way company and affiliated lines, through their cotton culture department propose to carry on a vigorous campaign against the spread of the pest during 1912. The work of the department is to be carried on. not only in localities where the weevil has been found, but in territory to which ir has not spread in order that if it should spread farther eastward the farm- CTS may be prepared for it's coming.
 The cotton culture department, which is under the direction of T. 0. Plunkett, said to be highly qualified expert, whose headquarters are at Chattanooga, has recently been strengthened by the ad- dition of new men and the whole organ zation is better prepared to lend valu- able assistance to the farmers of the south in combating the weevil The per sonnel of the department is as follows, showing the different stations at which the field agents are located:
 w. Proctor Greenwood, Miss; F. B. Randle, West Point, Miss. A. H. Moor man, Lauderdale. Miss; R. V. Parrott Waynesboro, Miss; J. G. Shand, Thomas Vile; J. E. Gray, Marlon Junction, II. U. Culver, Maplesvile; N. H. Person, Tuscaloosa; Roland Turner, Anniston: c. R. Shepherd, Attalla; R. E. Grabel, Ma con, Ga.; F. s. Long, Cuba; E. E. Bur rows, Okolona, Miss.
 The services of the agents are entirely free to all farmers along the lines of the Southern railway and affiliated lines, the expense of the cotton culture depart ment being borne by these companies in the belief that their interests are iden- tical with hose of the people they serve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31
REPORT READY FOR
 PRESIDENT TAFT
Army Physicians Refuse to Comment Upon Condi-
 tiOn of Morse

Washington, December 3O.-Army physi- clans who made physical examination of Charles W. Morse atFort McPherson re- fused to intimate the contents of their re- port on the ex-banker after it had been delivered to Surgeon General Torney. The report goes to the White House through the regular channels, and it is said 1t will be ready for the Presidents inspection when he returns from New York to- morrow
 Previous reports are said to have been confirmed by a flew report resulting from an examlnation of the former New York banker, made by army surgeons who re- turned from Atlanta yesterday. It. is now understood that President Taft will make no move for Morse's release.
 Atlanta, December 30.-While many re- ports given out here were to the effect that C. w. Morse was dying, private ad- vices to Washington were in effect that ho was holding his own.
 The new report gives a careful analysis. It is said there is no reason to expect sudden developments. The examination was male at the direction of President Taft because of representations that un- less Morse was released at once he prob ably would die.
 Surgeon General Torney of the army re- ceived the report. It twill be transmit ted to the President through official chan nels and probably will be on his desk to- morrow when he returns from New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31
: NEGRO LEEK IS
 DENIED BAIL

''The defendant is bound over to await the action of the grand jury without bail was the decision of Judge H. B. Aber- nethy of the court of common pleas yes terday, at the conclusion of the argu- ments in the case of Clarence Leek, the negro boolSkeeper of the defunct Peo- ples Investment and Savings company, who is charged with the murder of his wife.
 The defense attempted to establish an alibi, and that the woman was murdered bv unknown perhons. having robbery l view. The defendants attorney, J.. B.. Aird, made d strong argument in defense Of his client, and sought to have the ae- cused admitted to bond, using as an arr gument that the evidence introduced by the state was in the main circumstantial. Assistant Solicitor Hugh Locke and At tolney Henry J. Martin, who represented the state. resisted the granting of bail. The case has attracted much attention as the accused is prominent among the negro population and the manner of the woman's death, who was shot down and killed a short distance from her home at Thrash station, are sensational.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31
TWO BOYS DROWN
 WHILE SKATING

Melrose. Mass. December 3o-Two boys were drowned and six others narrowly escaped death when 30 or more skaters broke through the thin ice near here to- day. The drowned were Sargent Flagg and Hugh McIntire. The accident occurred at the close of a hockey game. Young McIntire stepped upon an ice cake which became separated from the main body of ice Many gathered around trying to aid him when suddenly the ice on which they were standing gave way. precipitating
 them into water 10 feet deep. Many rushed
 to the rescue and only by heroic work prevented a greater loss of life. They dived into the water and pulled out all 1 the boys but two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31
PATTERSON SPEAKS
 IN CHARLOTTE. N. c.

Charlotte, N. C., December So.-At the notion that war makes for manly de- velopment is at variance with all his. tory was largely the burden of an ad- dress delivered here tonight by Colonel Henry Watterson, who favored the rati- fication of the pending peace treaties be- tween the United States and England anG France. Colonel Watterson spoke to . largo audience and was heartily applaud ed throughout his address. At the con ciusion of MT. Watterson's speech, Maipi J. c. Hemphill, editor of the Charlotte Observer offered set Of resolutions in dorsing the notifications of the peace trea- ties. MT. Cameron Morrison, lawyer, made a speech opposing the resolutions. declaring that the constitution of the United States delegates the treaty making; power 10 Congress and that the matter should be left entirely in the hands of that body. The resolutions offered ny Major Hemphill were unanimously adopt ed, however.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31
GOTHAM PREPARES
 FOR SUNDAY NIGHT.

New York, December SO.--The prepara- tions that have been made by the police and restaurant and hotel keepers to han dle the immense throngs of merrymakers that participate in New Years eve car nival indicate the fact that though the celebration falls on Sunday this year It is not expected to diminish either the numbers or the festive spirit of the crowds.
 Practically the entire reserve police force will be on duty. The throngs will be kept moving in opposite direstions on either side of Broadway and roughness will be summarily dealt with. according to Police Commissioner Waldo, who said to- day that while he did not wish to be a 'kill-joy'' he would insist on order.
 Restaurant managers have stocked up with their usual extra supplies of wines for the many who seek this form of ex- filtration and report that there has been no dimnution in the number of persons who have engaged tables in advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31

stituted the main body of the spread, and ice cream with cakes came as a second course
 Dinner Prepared at Club
 The board of control, which is com posed of women of the Boys club, had the dinner prepared in the kitchen of the home for the first time in the history of the organization, and the success of the undertaking was generally remarked upon by those present from the outside.
 The officers of the board are Mrs. James Weathery, president; Mrs. J. B. Reid, vice president, and Mrs. w. D, Nesbitt, treasurer.
 As chairman of the banquet commit tee Mrs. J. B. Reid was busy every min ute after o'clock yesterday morning. Among those who personally superin- tended the arranging of the tables and presided over them were Mrs. Barnes Morgan, Miss Hannah Elliott, Mrs. sV. l. Grubb Mrs Leo Steiner, Mrs. Solon Jacobs, Mrs. Frank Nelson, Jr., Mrs. c. w. Waldo, Mrs. Crews, Mrs. Victor Prowell, Mrs. Benson Cain, Mrs. A. M Taylor, Mrs. w. D. Nesbitt, Mrs. Sea- right, Mrs w. J? Sanderson, Mrs. J. w. Watts, Mrs. Scudder Ryall, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. James Weatherly.
 Specially decorated tables were set apart for the visitors, which included members of the press, the ministry, pedagogy, the board of revenue of the county and others interested directly or indirectly in philanthropic work.
 In the visiting assembly were noted Dr. and Mrs. F. E. Jenkins of Georgia, w. D. Nesbitt Barnes Morgan, Dr. Clay brook, A. Taylor, Dr. George Eaves, Mrs Henry DeBardeleben, Miss Florence Me Crossln, Fred S. Fletcher, s. Delay, Dr. c. Henckell, Mrs. Roberta Harris Winn, MT. and Mrs. E. O. Sanders, Mrs. Rumph, Mrs. Grace, Job Going of the board of revenue, Judge Murphy of the juvenile court, and others.
 Prize Awarded
 The awards to have been made to the boys for good behavior and the best gen eral record for the past 12 months, were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31

 postponed until early next week. with the exception of the S1o prize offered by Judge Murphy. which Was presented to Louis Betts, better known as "Outnie," of the Age-Herald, as she was selected by the new carriers as being the most worthy to have this reward. Louis is 12 years of ago and financed with his New Year prize and the money he has earned during the Christmas holidays, will start to school early in January.
 After dining in a most juvenile fash ion with unrepressed fun of talking at the top of their voices and the many other boys diversions of meal, they went out on the playgrounds or on the streets again to sell their wares to the passersby.
 An interesting incident connected with the dinner was the arrival of a note of regret from Commissioner James Weath- erly, who was among the especially in- vited guests to the feast.
 The letter was hurriedly brought to the 1 clubhouse just before seating the. boys, addressed to Mrs. James Weatherly, pres ldent of the executive board, and read as l follows:
 December So 1911. Mrs. James Weatherly, City: My Dear Madam, President: I regret more than I can tell that it will be int possible for me to attend the Boys club dinner today. I have been trying for an hour or two to so arrange matters that I could get over for a short while any way, but matters which I am compelled to attend to, both in my department and those of President Exum and Commits sioner Lane, who are absent from the city, demand my constant presence at the city hall.
 You know better than anyone else, anl I am sure the other officers of the Boys club, and I want the boys to know 1t, that I fully appreciate the wonderful work your association Is doing, and it has my heartiest sympathy and support. Please express my regrets to every 1 body that I am unable to be with you. Yours very truly,
 JAMES WEATHERLY, Commissioner"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31

contest He hit Schaff on the body, head and chest, placing him against the ropes and there making a punch ing bag of his face. This round awas decidedly in Simon's favor
 The last round consisted mostly of clinches and weak punches. Both boxers seemed to know that the bout was com pletely decided and that there was nothing left to do. Simon punched Schaff with ease and rushed him about the ring. To those that were expect ing close bouth, the fight was some what of disappointment.
 Three preliminary bouts were ar ranged The first was the fight be- tween Klotz and Langdoc, which con- sisted of a three round bout Klot2 had the better of the fight through out and was awarded the decision by the judges. In this bout many pretty blows were shown. Both put up d splendid fight.
 The second bout was between Jones and Morris. In three rounds the boxers demonstrated their pugilistic powers. Jones semed to have the better luck of the two, along with more experience. The fight was clean and 1t seemed to please the spectators.
 Hist. A cloud of doubt overshadows the spectators. The audience was be- Wldered by its own amazement. The calm and astute Solon Jacobs arose and announced in grave terms that the next entertainment of the evening would be between Mcfarland and Vol gast. The crowd hawed and hemmeu and sighed with satisfaction, for never was Birmingham to receive such a treat. The doors were closed and an outlook was placed so that the ap- proach of the police could be signaled.
 A little interval of time elapsed and then the two renowned boxers stepped out upon the floor. In d three round battle that followed the club enjoyed the treat of seeing the two peerless performers in an exhibition right be- fore their eyes. After the battle it was found that Wolgast was in the west and Packey in Chicago. After the battle it was also announced that the club authorities were just "fooling'' and that the two boxers were Walter Agee and harry Miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Mary Frances Wilson Wyatt

Mrs Mary Frances Wilson Wyatt, aged 26 years. daughter of one of Bir- mingham's pioneer settlers. J. E. Will son. died yesterday afteroon at 6:45 o'clock at the family residence, 241S Fifth avenue. north. after an illness of several months. She was the wife of Jesse G. Wyatt.
 The funeral will be he'd this after noon at 2;30 o'clock from the resi- I'dence, Bishop Mccoy and Rev. L. O.. Branscomb, pastor of the First Meth odist church, officiating. Interment will be made in Elmwood cemetery. The pallbearers are: Active--James Dupuy, pr. A. W. Dupuy, Enza Hood, John Hood, Dr. c. M. Williams and James Vann. Honorary-William Hood. J. D. Lanier, P. B. Thomas, s. F. Teague, NJ F. McCarty, G. W. Williams. w. Y. Petete. A. V. Vandergriff and M. c. Dean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31
COUNTY COURTS
 OPEN TOMORROW

The several divisions of the criminal, circuit and city courts of Jefferson county will4reconvene tomorrow morn Ing. having been adjourned fo rthe hol- days. Judge Samuel E. Greene will organize the grand jury for the term beginning January l, and deliver the charge to that body. He will also or ganize the petit juries for the week. Judge Cahalan will preside in the sec pnd division and take. up the misde- neanor docket.
 The two divisions of the circuit court will open Monday and take up the nom Jury doclets set for the first week uf the January term. Judge E. C. Crow will preside in the first division Judge John c. Pugh will sit in the second division.
 The several divisions of the city court will open Monday. but the juries will not be organized until Tuesday. Judge ,. c. NeSmith will preside in the first division, Judge Charles ". Ferguson n the second, and Judge William M. W alker in the third.
 The chaneery court will convene Tuesday morning. Judge ' IT, Benners ,f the first division of the court of common pleas resumed the bench Sat lrday morning.