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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24
A REGULAR Sherlock Holmes

Under the caption "A Triumph OF
Sense" "Jugend" tells this story: III
the lower court of a small town in
Saxony William had served faithfully
and well as attendant to the presiding
Judge for many years without ever
having received any reward aside from
his legal stipend On the day of ad-
journment for the season. when VS.
itors had retired the Judge, who was
also about TO leave. asked. William.
do you smoker Seeing a square box
under the judges arm, he answered
respectfully. Yes. your honor 1
knew 1t by the smell of your coat,
said the Judge as be walked out
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24
THE OYSTER SHELL Dark LOUISE.

A reader of these notes brings US a
twig from an apple tree quite badly
infected with q scale which Is gray In
color, a little wider than the body Of
q pin and about an eighth of an inch
long. Thcse scales are scattered thick
on the small limbs and, our friend
says, have practically killed several
young trees. having been at work for
the past two or three years. This
scale Is the protective covering Of the
oyster shell bark louise, which Is safe
beneath II and Is able to suck the
juices of the bark unmolested- While
1t is pest TINT does not spread in an
orchard with great rapidity, II Is new
ertheless one that should be combat
ted vigorously. The best spray to use
is the lime-sulphur. which may be ap-
piled In the fall nfter the leaves have
fallen or In the early spring before
they start One can buy good commers
cial lime-sulphur In quantity desired
or make It at home. For a small
amount bring Eve gallons of water to
boil. prefera bly, In an iron receptacle,
and add FIVE pounds of fresh stone
lime and about three and three fourths
pounds of -four of sulphur, the latter
being made into paste by mixing
with a small amount of water This
solution should be boiled for about an
hour, or until clear liquid results. II
should then be diluted TO about twelve
gallons and applied when warm to
trees already infected and others IN
the same tract less effective solu.
ton for immediate use while the trees
are In leaf is the kerosene emulsion,
made by dissolying a pound of soap
In a gallon of hot water and adding
thereto while still warm two gallons
of kerosene This should be stirred and
churned until a cream emulsion re-
suits. which before using should be d.
luted in about twelve gallons of water.
In spraying the trees especial care
should be taken to see that all parts
of the tree are covered, so that the de-
struction of the pest will be complete.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

little fishes been as plentiful as at the
heads of fish have been received at
the different factories in Eastport
and Lubec during the past week and
all indications point to unlimited sup
ply. So many fish were received on
Saturday that many hogsheads were
taken to the fertilizer plant, the fac
tories not being able to properly care
for them over Sunday The coming
of the fish In such great numbers
means employment to hundreds of
people in the vicinity of Eastport and
greatly adds to the prosperity of the
place.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24
Answers The Call
Skowhegan People Have Found That
This Is True

A cold. a strain, n sudden wrench.
A little cause may hurt the kidneys
Spells of backache. often follow,
Or some irrcgularity of the urine.
A splendid remedy for such attacks
"A medicine that has cured thou.
sands
Is Doan's Kidney Pills, true kid
ney remedy.
Many Skowhegan people rely on 1t
Here is Skowhegan proof:
F. o. Eaton, 1856 Main ST., Skow-
hogan, Me-, says: "Doan's Kidney
Pills greatly benefited me and
therefore recommend them to anyone
suffering from kidney trouble. In
my work | am exposed to all kinds OF
weather and subject to much Earring
While driving over rough roads. my
kidneys became disordered and caus-
ed my back to ache intensely. Moth
Ing brought me relief until | procnr-
ed Doan's Kidney Pills at Sampson
& Azores Drug Store and began their
use"
The above statement was given
March 5, 1906 and on June 81, 1911
Mr.. Eaton said: Il recommend
Doans Kidney Pills as highly today
as ever. Whenever | use this rem
edy it brings gratifying results.
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Mifburn Co., Buffalo
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doans- and
take no other
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24
CALLED IN THE DOCTOR.
Then He and the Patient Found They
We're Two of O Kind.

We're Two of Kind.
In the Metropolitan theater the
house physician has seat given him
for each performance. He Us supposed
to be there every evening. Naturally
there comes q time when the play be
gins to pail on him. One evening not
long ago the stage manager of local
playhouse rushed down the aisle to
the doctors seat and whispered
"Come back at once. The leading Ia
dy has had an attack"
In the lady's dressing room all wes
confusion. "What'li we do. door cried
the stage manager.
Have you poured water on her
headY'
Yes, a whole bucket, out OF the one
that says Not to be used except In
case of fire."
Then don't pour any more. l fear
you have made fatal mistake. Run
out to the drug store and get this
filed"
When they had run out the lady
opened her eyes. doc" she gasped.
you're a good fellow. amt you? |
know you know there's nothing the
matter With me. | want a day OF.
and don't want to go on In this act
Can you Ak itT'
II sure can." he answered. wringing
her hand sympathetically Il amt a
doctor. came In on bis ticket. Wen
fx it"-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24
Scores Sentinel

w. F. Berry writes the Waterville
Sentinel: Your statement that l en-
dorsed the election of Frank Jones as
n trustee of the Maine Wesleyan Sem
mary, April 14th, 1896, is utterly false.
Neither then nor at any other time
did l endorse his election. l opposed
his election before 1t occurred, and
never justified or endorsed It," This
seems to take the 'innards" out of
about columns of the Sentinel's re-
cent editorial But what has 1t to do
with the issue. laid down by the Nom
Partisan Local Self Government
League which authoritatively formu-
lated the same, for this campaign viz
Local Option License vs.. Prohibition
the legalized open saloon vs.. the out
lawry of the same.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24
Cured of Asthma

81 tried a great many remedies hut
my asthma steadily grew worse until
| had to sleep in a reclining chsir for
months to get any rest. | at last
without any faith in good results)
concluded to try Hyomei.
After using two or three days
could go to bed and sleep as well rs
ever. | continued using Hyomei UNI
til | had used up nearly two bottles
and have never had any trouble from
asthma since. 1t was five years age
that the cure was made Respect
fully yours, w. p. DeWolf. Conneaut
Ohio, R. f. ID. No. A, July 81, 1910.
Breathe Hyomei; pronounce High
o-me) 1t is guaranteed by f. w. Buck
nam to cure asthma, catarrh, sore
throat, or money back. Complete out
fit including inhaler $10O. Extra
bottles so cents. $3.50
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24
Engaged Rooms BY Wireless.

The number of summer tourists In
Portland Saturday undoubtedly ex-
ceeds that of any other day since the
opening of the present season
Trains have been crowded all day
long and carrying extra passenger
coaches and Pullman to care for the
heavy traffic. The Congress Square
hotel received a wireless from a
passenger on the New York boat ask
ing for room reservations. This Is
the first instance 80 far as known of
rooms being secured in that manner
80 far as Portland hotels are con-
cerned.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24
F,,.. Title Of VANITY Fair"

Brighton. England, holds memories
of Thackeray. 1t was while staying
at the Old Ship that be commenced a
novel which was TO be called Pencil
Sketches of English Society" One
night as he was lying In bed better
title suddenly occurred to him.
Il Jumped out of bed" he told Miss
Perry afterward. land ran three times
round my room. uttering rs went
Vanity Fair Vanity Fair Vanity
Fair"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

Porgies are again found off the
Maine coast. The first fare landed in
Portland In many years was brought
in last Thursday. There were only
"a barrels, but the fact that they
were porgies was of enough signifi-
canoe in itself These fish have been
so rare in Maine waters that nobody
seemed to know just when the last
ones were brought in. Years ago,
was about the only reply the older
fish dealers could give. There WAS
a time when the porgies were so
plentiful that hundreds of barrels
could be taken in a few hours. Then
they dropped off and the business of
extracting porgies oil fell off to al
most nothing in these parts. Their
appearance seems to be general along
the whole New England coast. Up off
Gloucester the fish are 80 plentiful
that there is fleet of Is steamers
engaged in catching them. They are,
rather. trying to catch them for the
porgies are wild and have no inciina-
ton to be taken In the nets.
The first sign of hard times will be
an editorial in some newspaper on
THE Passing of the Automobile.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24
LIST OF sp EcIFIcs.

A. A For FRvERs. MIX Fever Lung Fsver
d. d. For sPRAINs Lnmeneas. Rhs amniisui#
{. {. For SORE Throat, Epizootsc, Dlssemper.
d. ID. For WORMS, Bots. Grubs.
z. Z. For COUGHS. Cold. influenza.
z. T. For collie. Bellyache. Diarrhea.
&. &. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
II. II. For KIDNEY and Bladder disordera.
!. /. For SKIN DISEASES. Mango. ftup,lona.
J. 4. For BAD CONDITION. Indigestion.
At druggists or sent prepaid Oh receipt
of price. 60 cts, each.
HUMPHREYS HOMO. MEDICINE CO. Corner
William aud Ann Streets, sew York
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24
Canning I'm Automobile.

An unusual automobile party was
in Bangor last Thursday, from Allen
town, Pa, and bound for Fort Kent
The touring car had all the parapher-
MALTA for camping out. cots, cooking
apparatus, ETC., and the four men,
bers of the party camp out each
night. The last camping place was
Palmyra. Those in the party were
H. H Farr, George Gosser, Paul Sim
monitor and William c. Gessner. They
have been on the road since a week
ago Sunday, and have travelled in all
600 miles.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24
ROOSEVELT GRAND DAD.
A Daughter Born TO Mr.. and Mrs
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., ut go
O'Clock Thursday morning. Mother
and child are reported in satisfac-
tory health.
Since their marriage, the Roose-
velts have made their home in San
Francisco. where Mr.. Roosevelt is
engaged in business.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24
Special Prize 500 Gold.

up from the meadows, rich with
corn" sang the Poet Whittier when
he wrote Barbara Frietchie," but he
WIS not singing of Maine corn. Nev-
ertheless, Maine corn increased one
millio bushels last yeal. and those
who are planning the Maine Corn
and Fruit Show, Portland, November
6th-11th, 1911, are talking about
Maine They want it to increase two
lieVe in Maine, and they are backing
up that belief with over five hundred
premiums upon corn, grain vege-
t bles and fruit The Maine Central
railroad has presented 500 Gold to
the Show to be given as a special
prize for the most attractive display
of corn, to consist of not over vari-
cites of 10 ears each and traces of
not less than % ears each. There
are also just 1875 other premiums Of
fered on corn alone; $40 gold for so
ears, and another $50 for 10 ears, $500
for the 20 lbs. of ears that shell out
the largest percentage of corn, and
in addition several moro hundred dol
lars in cash prizes. Also there will
be cultivator, corn planter, a hay
rake and three tons of fertilizer Civ
EN- away as premiums upon corn
alone. Better look over your corn
fields and make selections and first
of all send a postal to J. Henry
Rines, President, 500 Congress St,
Portland. Me-, for a Premium List.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

Missouri Chief Josephine. the Hol-
stein COW owned by the University OF
Missouri. concluded years milk and
butter fat test not long since. but was
not able to maintain to the end of the
year the pace she set In the first six
months Particularly was there
slump In the last four months. The
milk record for the first half year was
1900 pounds, which exceeded any
showing ever made by any other COW.
Her milk production for the year was
2G.SG1 pounds. which Is 81 pounds be-
low the yield of Colantha Tvs johann
ma. Missouri Chief Josephines butter
fat production for the year was 740.5,
equivalent to S700 pounds of butter
Oh an IS per cent basis.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24
A New Candidate for Senator.

Active and persistent urging from
many quarters has induced Hon. JOS
eph +. Moore of Thomaston to enter
the lists as a candidate to succeed
Senator William p Frye. He will
make no canvass for the appointment,
remaining entirely In the hands of his
friends. Mr. Moore was one of Names
influential Democrats during the
Cleveland administration and was
collector of the Waldoboro customs
district. He served in the Maine
House of Representatives in 1878,
1888 and 1885 and was a member of
the commission which revised the
statutes.
LittR Fishes Plentiful.
Never before In the history of the
sardine business in PASSPORT have the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24
Fined for Watering Milk.

Fred A. Lumb, a milkman, pleaded
guilty to watering his milk and paid
A fine of 81 and costs in court at Bid
deford last Thursday. The complaint
was made by r. s. Smith of Augusta,
state dairy inspector. The inspector
said that he should make frequent
visits to York county. Mr.. Lumb
claimed that he bought the milk that
was found to be watered, of some one
else.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

The truth about mining investment
propositions can be put In a nutshell
Is being or can be worked on profit
able basis will not be hawked In the
public press at from 10 to 80 cents per
share nor for 80 or 90 cents Men who
really get next to good mining propo-
sltiou nre not selling stock In 1t; they
borrow money on their own account
so that they can get bigger slice Of
the actual profits.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

Professor Halpin. head of the poultry
department of the University Of Wis
consin. expresses the view that many
farmers contine their poultry too close
ly. resulting In an increase Of their
feed bill from third to a half and a
good deal less health and vigor for the
individual chickens. He attributes
this to the fact that when closely con
fined the poultry quarters become con
taminated and tend to produce bac
tertal diseases
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24
soyos Doves From Drowning.

From rs to 100 people gathered on
the State street bridge in Bangor the
other day. and traffic was suspended
far a short time to watch the efforts
If a man in a motorboat rescuing two
doves. A young dove had fallen into
the water, and the mother dove in at
tempting to rescue 1t was In danger
of being drowned herself.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

~ understand that you don't speak
TO your neghbors."
Not any more than necessary" re-
piled Mr.. Groucher "Or course they
are tine ueighbors. but we also have
n fine cook. and we don't care to have
them get acquainted with her. Wash
ington Star.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

The general investing public so Of
ten overlook the fact that very seldom
is stock in business enterprises put up
for sale when IL is giving as good re-
turn as 9 per cent on the money In
vested. Stock that really is giving a
good dividend is held for the dividend
and not sold to trap suckers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24
DR.. EDWARDS.
Best Known Remedy

FOR
rheumatism and Malaria Stimulate
ne kidneys 50 as to eliminate the uric
2eid that causes Rheumatism and I'D.
Rsy Disease, regulates a Torpia Liver.
aets gently and without gripping on the
bowels; disinfects the entire Alimeat.
Try Canal and produces a clean
'mooth Skin and clear Complexion. by
eliminating all poisons from the sys-
EN-
lneqnalled for Dyspepsia and all
stomach trouble; is purely vePeta Sic.
"a is SO guaranteed under the pro
Nod AMI Drugs Act. 25c a box 1t
frank w Buchanan. Sl<nN heEAre. NJ.
send postal for free ramri= T. ~,Hfaes
Chemical 10, 3D. Franklin 81. %e, ~
itty. Manufacturers
a PERFECI BLOOD RIIIIE'
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

We hear much about the copper pro-
duction OF Michigan. and yet fact
not generally known is that two states
excel her in the production OF this
metal In the year 1910 Arizona pro-
duced 209G0o.971 pounds of copper,
Montana 2S6, 242, 4o3 pounds and Michi-
gan POI. 4OO.8G4 pounds.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

One or two states of which we have
heard lately have passed laws which
make 1t possible for the owner of a
farm to secure a copyright on any
name he may select for his farm by
paying a registration fee of 81. This
gives him exclusive right to the use of
this name in advertising, on his sta
tionery and in any other way In which
be may choose.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

Both the disposition and training Of
the colt are greatly influenced by the
kind Of treatment II gets during the
first few months. II Ia because of this
fact that cheap. careless and impatient
hired men may often prove an expen-
siye proposition.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

More people, men and women, are
suffering from kidney and bladder
year more OF them turn for quick re-
lief and permanent benefit to Foley :
Kidney Remedy, which has proven II.
self to be one of the most effective
remedies for kidney and bladder all
ments. that medical science has de-
vlsed. For sale by all druggists.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

Mr.. w. S. Gunsalus, a farmer living
near Fleming Pa, says he has used
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy in his family fol
fourteen years. and that he has found
1t to be an excellent remedy, ant
takes pleasure in recommending 1t
For sale by all dealers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

1t is a very open question whether
the growing of mushrooms. ginseng or
other fad crops will bring In any more
revenue than the same time and ener-
gy given to tomatoes, onions or cab
bage. while there Is little question that
the risks run In the growing of the
special crops mentioned are consider
ably greater than In the case of the
more common.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

One of the most common ailments
that hard working people are afflicted
with is lame back. Apply Chamber
lain's Liniment twice a day and mas
sage the parts thoroughly at each
application. and you will get quick
relief For sale by all dealers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

It is interesting to see how soon a
pair Of wrens will take possession Of a
tin can put up for them to nest In.
The writer has cut n hole an inch
and a quarter In diameter In the end
of two of these cans and nailed them
up under the caves of barn or shed.
and the CHEEKY nts. the wrens.
are now at home In them.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

Miss Passay-You have saved my
life. young man. How can | repay
you? How can | show my gratitude?
Are you married? Young Man-ies;
come and be cook for usr-Woman's
Home Companion
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24
State News
IL. tn BuIld New House.

Tho scow Lulu has been engaged
-, commander Robert Peary to take
load of cement and 5000 feet of
,umber to Eagle Island for house
n be erected by the explorer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

REPORTS from a good many brick and
tile plants are to the effect thnt as
result of the drier weather which has
prevailed during the past twenty
months a good many farmers having
low land have decided not 10 tile just
now, as their low land seems to be
producing good crops without the arti-
fetal drainage. Any farmers who may
be working along this theory are ap
pareutly cousins OF that fellow down
In Arkansas, so often referred to. who
couldn't fix his leaky roof when 1t was
raining and who didn't have to repair
It when it wasn't raining. There Is
mighty little In the weather data OF
the past fifteen or fifty years to en-
courage the belief that these droughty
conditions are going to last II they
don't II would seem tho part OF good
SENSE to single" this job Of laying tile
while It Is nice and dry. The tile can
be laid with less expense. while no
damage will be done as a result of the
thing II dry weather conditions should
continue for some time. On the other
hand. If the wet seasons should return.
as there Is every reason to believe they
will. the Job will be done and the low
land can be utilized for crop produc-
ton instead Of lying largely idle.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24
Chilly.

Meet any icebergs on your way
HcrossT
mo. but several of US tried to iirt
With BOSTON girl who was on board ="
Louisville Courier-JournaL
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

The worst about the man who says
PIT goes without saying is that he
often says il without going.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

Tight trousers are coming into
style again but the tailors bills vii
refuse to be cut smaller
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

Making love in an automobile
wouldn't be so bad if it didn't de
moralize the chauffeur.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

Itching, bleeding, protrudinE or
blind piles yield to Doan's, Ointment
Chronic cases soon relieved, finally
cured. Druggists all sell 1t.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

poau's ReRulets cure constipation
without gripping. nausea. nor any
weakening effect. Ask your druggist
for them 25 cents per box.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24
FREE. BOOK
For Every Living Thing on the Farm
Humphreys Veterinary Specifies.

500 Page Book free, on the Treatment and
Care of Horses, Cattle, Sheep. Dog.
Hogs and Poultry, also Stable Chart to
hang UP. maied free
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

What is known as the June drop Of
ten removes from overloaded apple
trees the fruit thut should be removed
In case 1t does not, however. hand
thinning should be resorted TO. In
this the apples should be thlnned to
about six or seven inches apart, and
In the progress OF the thinning all de-
fective and understood fruit should be
removed With those who are thin
ming for the first time there Is de-
cided tendency to not remove enough
apples. and sometimes the Job has to
bp done Il second or third time. 1t Is
well to keep In mind when doing the
thinning that at maturity the apples
will likely be several inches nearer
each other and to act accordingly.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24

For any pain from top to toe, from
ANY cause apply pr Thomas Eclec-
trio oil Pain can't stay where II Is
used.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-24
MONEY.MAKING FARMS

our Catalogue ,flital i.s,ait h1i cans. i9e2
farms n All prices from 500 10 >itl - \.
Nj kixKIM y, Real kstatcA gent Madison Me