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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
AN kNTIQUATED GUN.
"El camiIo," at West Point, Relic Of
tho Mexican War

tno moNiCuu war;
Among the old guns from past wars
on Trophy point there Is one that is
fondly remembered by every graduate
of the West Point Military academy
1t is eel Camilo." literally 1.-The camel
a relic of the Mexican war, but dating
far back of that.
This Anticipated piece Of ordnance,
which Is three parts silver and painted
a light green. bears its name and the
royal coat of arms of Spain over an
inscription relating that it was the
property of the regiment Of the Golden
Fleece. commissioned under Ferdinand
and Isabella at the time when Column
bus set out on his famous voyage to
discover a new world. 1t would be
interesting to know what the Spanish
grandees would have thought II they
could have foreseen that the very can.
non which probably Numbered god
speed to the explorer would one day be
captured by the unborn nation of the
undiscovered continent to which Co
lumbus was bound. The ancient gun
was probably carried to Mexico as
pnrt of the armament of a Spanish
ship and many years later was pressed
into service In the Mexican army,
where the "sinews OF war" were al
ways at a premium. 1t was taken
at Monterey by the Americans and
sent to West Point as the most appro-
pirate place for such an interesting
relic.-New York Press.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
Tax or BacheIordom.

During the period under William
III. when bachelordom was taxed
peers had to pay more dearly than
commoners for the privilege of single
bliss. The yearly tax levied on bach
e!ors ranged from f12 lis. in the case
of dukes and archbishops down to l
shilling In the case Of those scheduled
as "other persons" Furthermore Il
duke was compelled to pay ESQ when
he married, ESQ when his eldest son
was born, f25 when every younger son
was born, $50 when his eldest son was
married, ESQ when his wife was buried
and $50 when his eldest son was
buried. And the other members of the
peerage had to pay similar taxes grad
uated according to their rank.-l]on-
don Chronicle.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
STATE OF MAINE
Public Notice

In conformity with the provisions
o. sections Sc to 80 of Chapter 80, of
the Revised Statutes of Maine, and
upon the petition of five or more cit
liens of the State, and deeming it for
the best interest of the State, the
commissioners of Inland Fisheries
and Game, after due notice to all
persons interested in the subject mat
ter of said petition, and public hear
Ing thereon in the locality to be af-
feeted and deeming it necessary and
proper for the protection and preser-
yaton of the inland fish of the State
hereby adopt the following needful
Rules and Regulations relating to the
times and places in which and the cir
cumstances under which inland fish
may be taken in the waters Of Mer-
Ger brook, so-called, which brook is
situated in the town of Rome, in Ken
nebec county, and in town of Mercer
in Somerset county.
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
1t shall be unlawful for any person
at any time to take any kind OF fsh
by means of a net or nets of any
kind in Mercer brook, so-called, in the
town of Rome In Kennebec county,
and in the town of Mercer In somer-
from August 18th, A. D., 1911. 1t
shall also be unlawful for any person
to have in possession any kind of
fish taken violation Of any provision of
these regulations.
Dated this 4th day of August, A. D.
1911.
J. S. P. H. WILSON,
BLAINE S. VII4ES,
F. E. MACE,
Commissioners of Inland
Fisheries and Game.
3W34
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07

Gladys-Tommy Tightwad Is the
meanest man I've ever encountered.
Gwendoiyn What has he donef
Gladys-He's engaged to THY Tilton,
you know. 1t appears that he picked
up a ring at a bargain sale and had
the nerve to offer it as an engagement
ring. 1t was much too small for her
finger What do you suppose be sug-
gested? GwendolyIl-What2 Gladys
That she diet until she could get 1t
on.-Detroit Free Press.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
Notice to Contractors
Reinforced Concrete Bridge

SEALED PROPOSALS will be re-
oeiyed by the Board of Selectmen of
New Portland, Maine, for the con-
bridge over Gilman Stream In North
New Portland and for the reconstruc-
tion of piers and abutments, until
sept. Is, 1911. The proposed bridge
consists of two 30 IT. spans and two
q it. spans. The proposal must be in
lump sum for the bridge and piers
complete. Each bidder must observe
the following conditions and failure
10 do so will make the bid informal
and liable to complete rejection.
1st. Each bidder shall file with
his bid a certified check payable to
the treasurer of the town of New
Portland for 10 per cent of the
amount of his bid as a guarantee that
If the work is awarded to him he will
enter into contract for the same.
md. The successful bidder shall
within fifteen days after the award
ing of the contract furnish bonds
with two or more sureties owners of
real estate In the county or a surety
or trust company authorized to trans
act business in the State to be ap-
proved by the board receiving bids
and by the State commissioner of
highways conditioned for the faithful
performance of the work In strict
conformity with the contract, plans
and specifications for the same.
Ord. Each bidder shall examine
the site and shall satisfy himself as
to the conditions.
4th. The right is reserved to reject
any or all bids.
NOTE-No plans will be sent out
but they will be on file in the Office
of the commissioner of highways, at
Augusta, Maine, and at the office of
the board of selectmen in the town
of New Portland for the convenience
of bidders.
w. l.. WRITTEN,
H. T. WOOD,
VIM. MITCHELL,
9w34 Selectmen of New Portland.
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CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our deepest
gratitude and heartfelt thanks to all
our friends and neighbors for their
kindness and help during the sick
ness and death of our dear husband
father and brother; also for the beau
tiful flowers; also to our pastor, Rev
7. B. HIATT.
Mrs. Barnard Z. Hilton,
Chas. Hilton,
Albert Hilton,
Calvin Hilton,
Robert Hilton,
Daniel Hilton,
Frank Hilton.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
GOOD oHEAP ALFALFA PROTECTOR

successful grower for covering alfalfa
In the field. These covers cost him
about $50 each and will provide pro-
lection for six tons Of alfalfa. The
center post accommodates a subetan-
tial wooden frame covered with either
light boards or tarred paper. 1t Is 80
arranged that with pulley at the top
of the pole and q long cord with wood
en- supporting legs 1T may be raised
and lowered at will
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
a Helm When ironing.

A floor pad Of newspapers, piled two
inches high or 50, will be the delight
of the busy ironer, One side should
be covered with floor linen, the other
with carpeet-the linen for summer
and the carpet for winter. 1t is an IN
believable relief to tired feet.-Phna-
delphia North American.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
Brine.

Brine boiIs at 225 degrees F, and at
this degree fine salt is formed. At 165
degrees F. common salt results and
fishery, or large grained, at no degrees
F. The ssat crystallizes on the surface
of the brine In the pans, floats a little
and then sinks to the bottom, leaving
II free from fresh crystals.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAIZE S.
kOn this 2nd day of Septem Der, a. ID. billion
reading the foregoing petition, 1t Is
ordered by the Court, that hearing be had
upon the same on the 18th day of October,
a. D. 1911 before said Court at Portland, In
said District, at ten o'clock In the forenoon;
and that notice thereof be published In the
iindependent-Reporter, newspaper printed
IN said District, and that all known creditors
and other persons In Interest may appear at
me said time and place, and show cause, II
my they have, why the prayer OF said pc
utoner should not be granted.
=. And 1t is further ordered by the Court, that
me Clerk shall send by mall to all known
creditors copies Of said petition and this
ofder, addressed to them at their places OF
residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale,
Judge OF the said Court. and the seal thereof,
~ Portland In said District, on the and day
Vi Septem Der, A. d. 1911.
IL. 81 JAMES K. HEWEY, Clerk
a true copy of petition and order thereon
Attest: JAMES f. HEWEY, Clerk
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PLAINLY Of Rsst Ia Necessary.

The best work. however hard, Is al
ways methodical enough to permit OF
timely rest and regular nutrition, and
the full recognition OF this fact Is
mere question OF public utility which
we hope to see more and more widely
admitted into practice.-London Ian
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07

A Victoria clergyman had an orange
and a pine tree in his garden one
spring 1t was noticed that the orange
tree was dropping, and on digging
down he found that the roots of the
pine, which stood at some distance
had twisted around the taproot OF the
orange tree and were strangling 1t to
death. The offending roots were I'M
twisted and cut away, and the droop-
ing plant revived. The tree eventual
" died. Then ON digging down at a
greater depth the clergyman found
the pine had attacked the orange root
lower down and accomplished its muir
derous epd,-LQpdQp. Graphic.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07

Father-Have you done any thinking
about how you are to meet your debtsf
Son-No, dad, but I've done a deuce of
n lot OF wondering.-Puck.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge

In the matter OF Susan Paine
bankrupt, In Bankruptcy.
To the honorable Clarence Hale, Judge OF
the District Court OF the United States fer
the District OF Maine.
Susan Paine OF Arson In the
County OF Somerset and State OF Maine, In
said District, respectfully represents, that
she was duly adJudged bankrupt under
The Acts OF Congress relating to bank
ruptcy; that she has duly surrendered
All her property and rights of property, and
mas fully compiled with all the requirements
OF said Acts and of the orders OF Court
'onching her bankruptcy.
Wherefore she prays, that she may be de-
creed by the Court to have full discharge
Nom all debts provable against her estate
Under said bankruptcy acts, except such
osots as are excepted by law from such dis
charge.
Dated this 18th day of August, A. D., 1911
Susan Paine
BANKRUPT.
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xx,yx,i7air'
Heeaszfh

Restores color to Gray
or Faded hair-Removes
Dandruff and invigorates
the Scalp-P 70 m o e s a
luxuriant, healthy h air
growth-Stops its falling
out. Keeps hair soft and
glossy. Is not a dye
81 LOO and 500 at DRUG Stores or direct upon
receipt of price and dealers name. Send l0c for
sample bottle.-Phio Hay Speoialties Co.
Newark. N. j.. u. s. A.
REFUSE ALL SUBSTITUTES
G. r. FOGG AND SAMPSON & AYORE
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ns Wanted a Permanent Ono.

Toehua was buying a heIdglass-
'sThis one" said the clerk, lis Just
what you want. Its magnifying pow
er Is twenty-five times"
NO. Joshua replied; "T want tc
use II oftener than that."-Succesa
Magazine.
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Waldo County General Hospital
Training School for Nurses

a. :. months course, surgical, medical and OBJ
sSelrical classes. Practical experience In all
svnes Probationers wanted, apply TO
s,napt Waldo County General Hospital,
0WS Belfast, Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07

Judge Knott-Why did you rob this
man in broad daylight Prisoner
couldn't help 1t, your honor / had an
engagement every night that week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
Magazine
So He Rose.

An Irish M. r. once declared with
due solemnity, "Mr Speaker, can
not sit still here and keep silent with
out rising and saying q few wordsF-
London Telegraph.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07
CHEAP ALFALFA STORAGE.

Covers Costing Only $40 Each Will
Thoroughly Protect Six Tons.
While alfalfa Is we'll established
over enormous areas In all the west
ern states, most eastern farmers have
still to try It out. at first in a small
way. The simple arrangement pic
tured In the American Agriculturist
shows the construction adopted by one
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-09-07

II you have knowledge let others
light their candles by it.-Thomas Full
Ter.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-03
PRIESTS ADVICE LED TO
THEIR RECOVERY

Thin. weak, or frail people-thOse
who take cold easily" and sufferers Of
Bronchitis and Asthma, should be pre-
pared with Eckman's Alternative in the
house.
Remarkable cures Of even Tubercu-
lous (Consumptive) persons are often
accomplished Here are two cases.
Gentlemen- on June 8, 1907, / was
operated upon for Tubercular PeritOni-
tbs at st. Mary's Hospital Rochester,
N. Y. After the operation my physi-
clans gave me up. I was then urged
by a priest TO take Eckman's Altera-
tive which I did. Ny weight at the
time was - lbs. I began to improve
and steadily gained in health and
strength. / now weigh 1Z5 lbS- and
am absolutely cured
lSlgned Afudavit) EDNA FINER
so Savannah ST., Rochester, n. y
Gentlemen. / was troubled with
Asthma and Bronchitis for seventeen
years After trying many remedies
Eckman's Alternative was recommended
to me by our parish priest / am now
feeling fine. i cannot praise it enough
tSigned ANNA MAE McENTEE,
Affidavitl LacOn, III
Eckman's Alternative is effective in
Bronchitis Asthma. Hay Fever; Throat
and Lung Troubles and i'm upbuilding
the system. Does not contain poisons,
opiates or habit-fOrming drugs Tor
sale by Kelly & Pollard .Knoblauch
Drug Co, Peoples Drug store and 9TH
er leading druggists Ask for booklet
of cured cases and write to Eczman
Laboratory, Philadelphia, Pa, for addi-
tiOnal evidence
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-03
SAYS SHE HAS THE
MYSTERIOUS PAINS
Woman Under Suspicion
Asks For Lawyers
TO Make VIII

Chicago. III. Nov. 3.-Within a few
hours Of the promised delivery TO the
coroner Of a report that viii bring TO
a, climax or anti-climax, the suspicion
aroused in the minds Of the police BY
the death Of her roomer, policeman Ar
thur Bissonettc, and by the previous
deaths Of eight other relatives or &C
uuaintances. Mrs. Louise Vermilya sur
prised the detectives guarding her in
her home by a request that laWy er
be summoned to draw her Will She said
she was suffering from the same KIND
Of pains in the stomach that had pre-
coded the deaths OF the nine
The report is to be made by toxicolO-
Eist Walter Haynes, who has examined
the Tiscera Of the dead policeman for
traces Of poison or other indications OF
the cause Of his death.
An attorney was summoned but he
said he would not have the viii ready
for signature until tomorrow. The de-
tectiVes having the woman under sur
veillance asked for q constant guard
Of trained nurses
No developments Of more than trivial
nature marked the days investigation
into the mysterious death of policeman
Arthur BissOnette a week ago. and the
deaths of eight other relatives or
friends Of Mrs. Louise Nermilya whom
the police have had under surveillance
several days
insufficient direct evidence has been
found thus far by which the police
would feel justified in making arrests.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-03
DEVELOPMENT
TUCUMCARI LAYS
NEW WATERWAYS
Foundations For Towers
Laid; Streets Cleared Of
TelegraDh Poles

Tucumcari, n. H.. Nov. 3.-WOrk has
begun on the laying Of the extension OF
the water mains for the municipal wa
ter system, the first excavations being
on South First street The concrete
foundations for the water tower are
also being laid and the steel tower viii
be erected next week. +. Love has
charge OF the Improvements for the
city Work viii be rushed as the
weather permits.
Marked improvement has been
made in the down town streets by the
removal Of the poles Of the electric
light company from the streets TO the
alleys. B. Richen. who has the man
agement Of the company, is being con-
graduated for the movement toward
civic Improvement
An air line win be laid connecting the
switches OF the FL PasO & Southwestern
rOundhouse with the pumping station
west Of the railway station. The i'm
provemeut is TO do away with the ne
cessity of coupling up with the en-
gines Of the train, in order TO test the
air Of the train as has been necessary
heretofore BY the new arrangement
no time is lost in testing out the air
brakes when the engines are changed
a this division point.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-03
DOCTORS ADVISED
THE HOSPITAL
Mrs. Herberger, Who Would
Not Consent to Go There,
Finally Relieved at Home

St. Louis Mo.-3Ers Mary Herberger.
Of this city. says: ct was sick in bed for
ten weeks, with womanly troubles, and
had four Of the best doctors waiting on
me
Every one Of them said I would have
to go to the hospital and have an Oper-
alton. but would not consent to that
I thought would give Cardui a trial
When I began TO take the first bottle. I
could not turn over in bed but had to
be lifted
Before I finished the first bottle my
pains were leaving me. slowly. and soon
I was out Of bed and walking around
Ny pains have not come back. since.
weigh 155 lbs and feel fine Cardui
saved me from an operation. am going
TO keep it in the house, for ] would not
be without it."
Cardui's strengthening effects quickly
show themselves in many different
ways This is because the ingredients.
from which 1t is made 90 to the source
OF the trouble. and by acting specifi-
cauy OF the cause, relieve or cure and
help bring back health and strength
In the past so years more than a mill
lion women have been benefited by
CarduI Just try It.
n B-Writs toi Ladies Advisory
Dept. Chattanooga Medicine Co, Chat
tsnooga, Tenn. for Special IuatruetiOnH,
and 64-page book Home Treatment
for Women" sent in plain wrapper On
reruesf
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-03
Mrs. George Kaupp
states That Parisian sage is Best
Hair Tonic.

81 had a bad case Of dandruff NY
scalp was fun Of dandruff and it came
out thick and scaly. My hair came
out badly; often nearly cried on ac-
count Of losing my pretty head of hair.
heard Of PARTISAN SAGE and only
had to use two bottles, before the hair
stopped coming out, the scalp became
clean. and all the dandruff disappeared
The hair became silky and one big rea-
son that I liked PARTISAN SAGE was
that it Kept the hair smooth, silky, and
clean with no traces of sickness
I believe this tonic TO be the best on
the market as there has been no return
Of dandruff, or hair falling out what
ever. am glad TO publicly endorse the
use Of PARTISAN SAGE. have often
endorsed its use and am glad TO do it,"
80 e. Bond St, CORY Pa.
PARTISAN SAGE, the delightful hair
dressing and beautifier sold by Kelly
& Pollard and druggists eTery'V mere
Guaranteed for falling hair, dandruff
and scalp itch Large bottle so cents
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-03
DR.. Lyons
PERFECT
Tooth Powder
not only Cleanses, preserves and
beauti6esthe teeth Dithout IN
jury, butimpartspurityandfra-
GRANGE to the breath. removing
instantly the odor Of tobacco.

dps not say what our hearts and eyes
have said. since we ask nothing?
love you. always shall. can't
help f."
DO you want to help it,"
"SeeF
She stepped down one stair. where
her face was on level with his
Fully and freely she gave him Of her
eyes, that through them he might see
down into her heart. a6re with the
love surprising. that asked nothing.
that was content with loving
Eleanor. Eleanor" he breathed
again
CTo Be Continued.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-03
DALHART BUILDINGS
NEARING COMPLETION

Dalhart. Texas, Nov. 3.-CoL r. S.
Coon. president Of the board of trade
Of Dalhart, has a large force Of labor
ers at work on his new $4,000 brick
building on DenrOck avenue, south Of
the Midway Bank and Trust company.
When completed the building viii be
occupied by the City Drug company the
T. s. Mills barber shop and the Cul-
bertson pool hall. January is the
date set for the completion OF the
building.
The McNight brothers. Of the Dalhart
National bank, are erecting a residence
on Denver and Eighth streets The eX-
cavation, 2S by 40. is now in progress
The building viii be modern in every
respect and rushed to early completion
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-03
SONG SERVICE AT
TEMPLE MT. SINAI

At the service Of song at Temple Mt.
Sinai this evening at o'clock, the pro-
gram viii be.
Quartet 20 Lord my trust Is in Thy
mercy Han, Temple choir.
Traditional responses, Temple choir.
Tenor solo, Save me, o God" Ran
darger, ParTin Witte.
Address, The greatest woman in the
world. Rabbi Martin ZieIOuka.
Duet II VIII magnify Mosenthal
1Ir. and Mrs. p Witte
Closing traditional responses, Tenn
pie choir
Quartet. II VIII sing Of Thy power"
Sullivan, Temple choir.
AT this service Rabbi Ziel0nka viii
begin a series of popular lectures on
Great women as 1ife's teachers
These win be delivered the first Friday
Of each month. Next month he win
Adams.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-03
CHAPTER XVII.
TIE BEGNNTNo OF TIE END.

TIE BEGINNING OF The END
TT was long before sleep came to any
in the house Of death that night.
To Eleanor it did not come until
the first streak Of gray showed in
the east. Then she fell into a light.
dreamful slumber that lasted only IN
Ill broad daylight had come. She was
awakened by the sun shining into her
eyes. 1t was the mating time. From
without came the blithe call OF bird
to mate. She stirred contentedly. 1t
was the first night she and Bob Nc
Adoo had passed under the same roof.
The thought was ike a caress.
She arose and went to her bath. to
emerge fresh and glowing. She went
downstairs TO ind the nall deserted
by all save the sleepy manservant
rs no one down." she asked him
"AIr McAdoo. madam" he answer
ed. struggling manfuly to stihe
yawn. BEG pardon. madam. Hes
been out these two hOurs-went to
send a telegram, he said"
She passed on out TO the wide vine
covered veranda There she stood.
drawing in deep breaths OF the pure
spring air.
Let me not be too happy. Let ne
not forget that there IS a tomorrow
From down the street came the
clang Of swift footsteps. Her heart
beat time to the stride. She knew
who the pedestrian was.
He halted close to her. Once again
he caught her in that grip Of the eyes
from which she could not free herself
You are ike no woman I have
known" he said slowly.
yet you have known none but good
women"
he shook his head proudly. That
IS not the difference"
Il have given you little reason to
think me good" she said sadly.
''You are good; I know that But
were you the wickedest woman in the
world still you would be the one wO-
man to me. Eleanor! Eleanor he
breathed.
"Ahr' she cried You must not!
We dare not
How 1 love you!"
"Ahp' She drew q long. shuddering
breath. Then her bead went back
proudly. "Why not? Why may our
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-11-03
ALPINE TO GET A
NEW WAX FACTORY
Donates Land For the Pur-
pose Of Erecting
New Plant

Alpine, Texas, Nov. 3.-The Alpine
Commercial club has closed a deal with
Oscar Pascious and associates. Of Ar
kansas whereby, in consideration OF
the donation Of & five acre site in the
suburbs, a wax factory viii be built at
once.
This VIII. furthermore, be operating
headquarters for all the mills in this
section.
A $500 mill will be erected here, and
number Of men viii be employed
Wax viii be made from the candelilla
plant so plentiful in all this part Of
Texas, and soap and wrapping paper
viii be made from the by-products.