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The Washington times., 1911-01-24
SCHOOL BOARD TO
DEFEND ITS WORK
Officials Plan to Go to Hear.
ing Armed With
Figures.

When representatives of the Board of
Education, among whom probably will
be Capt. James F. Oyster, though the
president declines to talk about the mat
ter, appear before the Board of Trade
committee tomorrow evening to answer
charges preferred in a letter written
by snowden Ashford, they will be armed
with one of the most complete and COM
prehensive reports of school conditions
in the District ever compiled.
A. T. Stuart, superintendent of
schools, has been at work for the parst
week on the report and may not finish
1t until a late hour tonight. He will
go extensively into the charges made
by Mr.. Ashford to the committee and
others; he will answer the criticisms of
Major Judson, and he will even assail
the tables sent in the Presidents mes
sage to Congress, in which 1t was said
the cost of education in the District
is abnormally high.
Though no member of the Board of
Education will make any statement
before the completion of the hearing
before the Board of Trade committee
on schools, IL is understood that no
attempt will be made to vindicate the
present system. Whether the Board
should be abolished or not will be left
to the Board of Trade to decide and
recommend, but the administration of
the schools both by the present Board
and its predecessors will be defended
warmly with facts and figures garnered
from every possible source
An interesting part Of the report will
be that which will attempt to show
that the friction between the Board
and the Commissioners has been the
one cause that has been most detri-
mental to the schools.
The Washington times., 1911-01-24
Synopsis of Chapters Already Published

Rev. Philip Morton. head Of st. Chris
topher's Mission, in New YORK, Is @ @LouLiu
dead. His friend, Davir Aldrich, dlscoH-
ers that Norton. to silence blackmali.
ing woman, Lillian Drew, has TAKEN
So, 900 from a charity fund, and that ms
death was probably a case Of suiciae.
David determines to keep the defalca-
tion secret at any cost. So When II
is discovered that the 5000 Is missing
Helen Chambers, daughter OF AIeHaITeL sarta
Chambers a rich banker, being present
David declares that he himself look 'he
money.
Released after four years in prison, Da-
vid rents a room near st. Christopher s.
He finds that his sacrifice has not peen
in vain SO far as Morton's memory Is
concerned. He meets strange nelghporsL
drunken old Jimmy Morgan and ms
daughter, Kate, who calls on him and
worms out Of him the fact that he mas
been in prison. Kate Morgan reveals 10
David that she is herself professional
thief.
one evening David surprises young
thief in his room. The youngster whose
name is tom was taking David's oVerc0at
with the intention of pawning II. 10
gether they pawn the coat and buy food-
David takes Tom in as comrade.
Soon afterward David falls Ill. Tom,
who promised to be honest, returns urn an, 70
nouncement that he has secured JOY,
and thereafter keeps David supplied WIN
comforts. But Tom has merely gone PACK
to his stealing, and one afternoon ne -
caught trying TO snatch young woman ;
money The young woman, who proves
to be Helen Chambers, forces him 10 take
her to his home and show her the SICK
brother whom, he said, he was caring lor'
She recognizes in the sick man DAVID Aid-
rich. 1t becomes evident that she THINKS
he has put Tom up to stealing. she is
about to 20 when Kate Morgan enters.
David introduces the two women and they
leave together.
Recovering from his sickness. David re-
news the search for work. but always
his record presses him down, ana on New
Year Eve he is in the depths of despair.
At this crises he accepts Kate Morgan
final invitation to join her in burglary.
They enter a house in which she has
worked as a maid. At the last moment,
however David shrinks from the cine
Of theft While he broods the owner OF
the house, who proves to be man he
suddenly and covers him with revolver.
There is talk between them, and Kate,
coming back. turns the situation and en-
ables David to knock the man senseless
David meets Carl Hoffman, Mayor Of
Avenue A." and that philanthropist In
the rough, after hearing he has been a
thief, promises to get him a place. II
is TO be that OF janitor at Sl2 a month.
David gets his job from John Rogers,
agent for a tenement He rents the larger
Of the fiat given him for living quarters.
Tom comes to live with him.
Helen Chambers, learning from Tom
that David had not put the youngster
I'D to stealing, visits David to ask his
forgiveness because she had thought so
i'll Of him. She urges him to turn to
writing, and he decides 10 follow her
advice.
The Washington times., 1911-01-24
False Pretense Charge
Against Sickles Dropped

The charge of obtaining money under
false pretenses made against Nathan
Sickles, a cigar dealer on Pennsylvania
avenue, has been dismissed from the
United States branch of Police Court.
During the holidays, SickleS sold
cigars in boxes which looked as If they
contained twenty-five and fifty cigars,
when in reality there was nothing un-
der the top layer but a piece of wood.
The label, however. stated that the box
contained only ten cigars, and when
this was brought to the attention of
Assistant District Attorney Ralph
Given, he at once nolle pressed the ac-
ton against Sickles.
The Washington times., 1911-01-24
Marriage at Sea Avoids
Jurisdiction of Scotland

EDINBURGH, Jan. 4.-Impatient to
be married and start for honeymoon
trip on the high seas, Alfred B. Scott,
IT., and Stella Mabel Peatling, of New
York, were married yesterday on a tug
four miles of this coast They had
come to this city for the ceremony, but
on learning that three weeks residence
was required. refused to delay the re-
turn trip which they had planned as
man and wife, and chartered the we'd
ding tug.
Friends, lawyers, and a minister were
taken aboard, and when the tug had
steamed out beyond Scottish Jurisdiction
the knot was tied.
The Washington times., 1911-01-24
Exiled Senators Back
In Charleston Again

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Jan. 24.-The
fifteen Republican senators who fed to
Cincinnati to block the Democratic plans
for the election of two United States
Senators, returned here today, and i'm
mediateiy went into conference with
Governor Glasscock.
Senator Meredith, their leader. an
nounced that the exiles would not par
ticipate In the Senatorial proceedings un-
til an agreement has been reached as to
the seat of Senator Hearn, the Republi-
can, who was unseated by the Demo
Gratis after his cohorts fed.
The Washington times., 1911-01-24
Two Morning Fires;
One Laid to Cigarette

A cigarette tossed over a fence into
q woodshed in the rear of 10 L street
southeast about O'Clock this morning,
Is thought to have been the cause of
a 500 fire.
James Taylor was asleep in a room
over the shed, when he smelled smoke
and discovered the fire.
A second FIRE today occurred about S
o'clock in the basement of 1901 Vermont
avenue northwest. The place is occu-
yo6 by Thomas L. Jones who turned in
IN alarm and then put out the blaze
before the engines arrived.
The Washington times., 1911-01-24
HankoW Riots Held
In Check By Troops

Hankow, the scene Of rioting in the
past few days, has been quieted and the
troops of the viceroy have control
Consul General Mosher cabled this
news today to the State Department. $He
confirmed his message of yesterday that
seven had been killed and thirty
wounded. Whether the gunboat for
which Mr.. Mosher telegraphed to Shang-
hal on the first day of the rioting has
arrived in Hankow, which is a treaty
port of entry on the Yangste river, was
not stated.
The Washington times., 1911-01-24
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.

Arrived-Caesar at Puerto Cortez, Mari
eta at Ceiba, Patapsco at Charles
ton, Mars at Bermuda, Nestal at
Hampton Roads, and Des Moines at
Boston.
Sailed-Tacoma from Ceiba for Truxillo,
and Sterett from Newport for Nor
folk.
The Washington times., 1911-01-24
DR.. Wiley and Chemist
Delegates Visit Knox

Delegates Of the International Con-
gress of Applied Chemistry, in company
with DR.. H. w. Wiley, chief OF the
Bureau Of Chemistry, Department Of
Agriculture, called upon Secretary of
State Knox after their visit to the
The Washington times., 1911-01-24
CHAPTER XVIII.

r. AVID had suggested school to
Tom, but the boy would none Of
it. "Wot, set in one o. dem
The Washington times., 1911-01-24
TRANSFER AND STORAGE
CLOCK HOSPITAL

M BLUMENFELD,
Watch, clock, and jewelry repairing.
Clocks called for and delivered.
2014 l4TH ST. n. W. PHONE COL. rs.
WE MAKE a speciality OF repairing clocks,
watches and all kinds Of jewelry. H. G..
& ]. E. WAGNER, 3221 NJ st. n. W. w. 331.
The Washington times., 1911-01-24
NAVY.

Commander w. V. PRATT. to Naval
War College, Newport, r. /.
Lieutenant B. Y. RHODES, detached
Iris, to home and wait orders.
Ensign F. G. BLASDEL, placed upon
the retired list from January 10.
Ensign w. w. LORSHBOUGH, de-
tached Colorado, to Iris.
Machinist r. H. BUSH, detached Hart
ford, to Franklin, navy yard. Nor
folk, Va, for instruction.
The Washington times., 1911-01-24
Army and Macy
Seruice Orders
ARMY.

Captain SAMUEL B. MCINTYRE,
Nineteenth Infantry, is detailed to
fill a vacancy in the pay depart
ment.
First Lieutenant FRED T. KOYLE,
Medical Reserve Corps, upon the
abandonment of Fort Mansfield, r..
l.. TO Fort II. G. Wright, n. Y.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
4 bOlish Taxes In Pennington.

No taxes will be levied in Farming
ton village next year. The expenses
of the municipality will be met by the
surplus earnings of the water works
system. which the Village corporation
owns. This decision was reached at
the annual meeting of the village cor
poratlon recently. The water works
system earns more than $4,000 year
Several methods of disposing of this
surplus had been advanced. The as
SCISSORS recommended that the rates
of water rentals be reduced on aver
age of 30 per cent. but the meeting
decided TO use the surplus for run
ming expenses aud let the rates re-
main. The meeting raised the salar-
les of the assessors. clerk treasurer
water superintendent and night
Waterman substantially. The as
SCISSORS were authorized to contract
for SO electric street lights of l09
watts, to run all right These off.
GERS were elected: George w. Wheel
sr, moderator; David H. Knowlton
clerk and treasurer; l.. d.. Eaton, su-
pervisor; S. 0. Tarbox, A. l.. Wolcott
w. l.. Butler assessors; F.. B.
Kompton, Rufus Jennings, John f.
Gilkey, fire wardens.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
Here and There in Maine
Barn at keuneban1port With cIoeL.

Kennebunkport claims the only
barn with a clock in Maine The barn
Is known for miles around as the
81 )ck EInmons place and has been
called by that name since the big
clock was installed in the top OF the
barn 20 years ago. 1t is a landmark
for miles around. The timepiece
answers for the town clock and Is so
accnrate that the farmers set their
waite hes by 1t. II can be seen for
quite long distance and causes
stri ngers, when they sight 1t for the
first time. to stare In amazement, for
the last place in the world one would
expect to see full grown clock is
on the top Of barn. The farm
buildings are owned by Crosse EN-
mons and Byron Emmons OF Law
renee. Mass. They use il for d coun-
try residence, stopping here for a few
months in the summer. 1t WAS form
civ owned by their father, the late
Thomas Will: m Emmons of Law
renee. The buildings are more than
century old and were formerly own
ed by Peter Jackson.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
joke on Biddeford City Clerk.

A man called few days ago at the
Office of the Biddeford city clerk. stat
TONS" The genial clerk presented
to the man marriage intention
blank and was somewhat surprised to
hear the man say: Not so bad as
that and not that You would notice
1t have | any such intentions. All
resident of Biddeford and | wish to
file intentions SO that | can continue
to vote here" City Clerk Locke ac-
knowledges that the joke is on him.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
NJ. c. Yard Office, WateryilIe.

The new yard office in the Maine
Central yard, Wateryille, is nearly
completed and the yard officials will
assume their new quarters in cou-
pie of weeks. The old quarters have
long been inadequate for the large
business. and the location has inter
tered with the shifting operations
When the new house, which is located
on the west side of the yard, is com
pleted. the old building will be torn
down and the space will be replaced
by tracks The Maine Central Is al
ready making arrangements for the
installation of the tower in the yard
from which the switches will be OPP
Grated by electricity. Such an i'm
provement Will place that city in the
class of leading railroad centers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
Why HE DOES 1T.


Il isn't often that | have faith
enough In the medicines put up by
other people to be willing to offer to
eefund the money II 1t does not cure,
said druggist G. r, Fogg to one Of his
many customers. but am glad TO
sell DR.. Howard's specific for the cure
OF constipation and dyspepsia on that
plan.
Tho DR.. Howard Co.. In order to
get quick Introductory sale author
lied me to sell the regular fifty cent
bottle OF their specific for half-price,
Is cents. and although l have sold a
lot OF II. end guaranteed every pack
age. not one has been brought back
az unsatisfactory.
II am still selling the specific at
hslf-price, although I cannot tell how
long shall be able to do 80. Any
person who L. subject to constipation,
sick headache, dizziness, liver trou-
BILE. indigestion or 4 general played
out condition, ought to take advant-
ago Of this opportunity. II the spe-
CLIO does not euro them. they can
come right back to my store, and
will cheerfully refund their money.
"a
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
Th0maston Dogs to Portland.

Warden Wiggin of the Maine State
prison ct Thomaston hiss sent the
prison pack of bloodhounds to Port
land for exhibition in connection with
the show of the Pine Tree Kennel
club. These dogs. which are used
by the State In tracking down escaped
prisoners. are not as fierce and blood
but they have a most marvellous Keen
ness of scent. which enables them to
follow the trail of a man II they are
given the scent of the clothes that he
wears.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
Indigestion
Relief in Five Minutes and Per
manent Cure or Money Back

When G. r. Fogg states that he has
A remedy that only costs so cents and
is guaranteed TO cure any man or
woman who suffers from food fer
mentation. or money back. what are
the poor stomach sufferers in Show
hogan and vicinity going to do about
IT?
Food fermentation causes belching,
four stomach gas eructation, heart
burn and that lump of lead feeling as
you probably. know.
The name of this most remarkable
stomach prescription Is MI-O-NA
Most people call them MI-ONA stom-
ach tablets because they know that
there Is no remedy SO good for indi-
gestion or stomach disorders. Here is
one opinion
Il have been troubled with indiges-
ton for more than a year. | bought
enc box OF Ml-O-NA and 1t cured me.
Now l would not be without box In
the house for $500. 1t saves a lot Of
doctor bills when You can be cured
tor so nts."-Arthur Sederquest, 6
Nichols St.. Wakefield. Mass.
MI-O-NA stomach tablets cost so
cents box al G. r, Fogg's and drug
gists everywhere and money back II
they don't cure. As
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
Epitaph In a Maine Cemetery.

A little country cemetery on the
me between Readfeld and Mt. Yer
,on offers rare curiosities. Head
stones date back to l776 and are of
black slate, hand-chiseled and hand
chased. These records, sometimes in
crude and unusual manner, the rev.
erence with which these early set
lers marked the last resting place of
their dead. Figures and faces cut by
such tools as the age offered decorate
the slabs artisticslly. One of them
bears this warning, cut in old-fash-
Toned lettering with long SIS
"Hark from the tomb mournful
sound.
Let all perceive the cry;
Ye men of earth, 60 view the ground
Where We must shortly lie
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
Buttons i50th Anniversary.

Buxton Is planning to celebrate the
l50th anniversary of stated ministry
In town which comes this year and
to that end it is proposed to fit up a
parish house The old station of the
Boston & Maine at Bar Mills has
been bought to use for this purpose
end 1t has been placed on a central
site kindly put at the disposal of the
society free of rent by Andrew Ber
ry, one of the parishioners. The mon
ely necessary to purchase and remove
the building has been advanced by in
terested parties and now a circular
letter has been issued asking for fur
Their assistance. This letter is sign
ed by Mrs. Kate Douglas Wiggin
Riggs and Miss Nora A. Smith. of
Quilcotte. Deacon E. B. Hanson of
Bar Mills and the Past Rev. Robert
G.. @. Marbutt of Buxton.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
Ll,ermore Man Picked b, Hen.

Livermore Falls Advertiser
us Allen has been wearing an eye In
bandage as the result of an affec-
tionate peck from one OF his pet hens
that was perched on his shoulder
Sunday. Lucius enjoys his hand
some flock of hens and spends con-
siderable time In their company. Now
Mrs. Allen Is insisting that he wear
goggles when he takes to them as
she fears another such accident would
cause him TO become known as a
"henpecked man"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
uAINE'S POTATO CROP.
Interesting Figures Of the Crop In the
Dfiferent Counties During 1903.

We have been handed all tables
compiled from Official sources. show
ing the acreage and yield per acre of
potatoes In the different counties of
the State, for the year 1909. We think
this table will be found Of interest as
showing what the different counties
are doing In tho potato raising bust
ness. and how the crop compares in
yield. acreage and total with that of
our own county.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02

A piece OF flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Liniment and bound on
TO the affeC ted parts is superior TO
any plaster. When troubled with
lame back or peins in the side or
chest give it a trial and you are GER
iain to be more than pleased with the
prompt relief which 1t affords. Sold
by G. X. Fogs.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02

Sedentary hsbits lack OF outdoor
exercise. insufficient mastication OF
food. constipa ton, 2 torpid liver,
worry end ;nyiety. are the most com
mon causes OF oma CHI troubles. Cor
rect your hsbits and take Chamber
lpin's Stomach and Liver Tablets and
you will soon be we'll again. For
sale by G. X. Fogg
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02

That New York person who shot
himself five times and failed to kill
himself will probably die some day
of the pip. You never can tell.
Dog upsets auto" An up-setter?
Why Is he always called a lone"
bandite Why not just a bandit?'
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02

Little Johnny Jones found switch
md took II 10 his 'eacher. but II hap
pened 10 be- one that she dropped in
liking on her pc, CHI basket hat
From f'ebru:re Farm journal
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02

How TO cure a cold is a question in
which many are interested just now.
Chamberlain Cough Remedy has
won its great reputation and immense
sale By Its remarkable cure OF colds'
It can always be depended upon. For
sale by G. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
Or. EDWARDS
DandeIiO31
Best Known Remedy

FOR
rheumatism and Malaria. Stfmalaita
the Kidneys so as to eliminate tre = =
acid that causes Rheumatism asd +
ney Disease, regulates a Torpi.. Live.
acts gently and without gripping IA t.
bowels; disinfects the entire Ai.m.#;.
iry Canal and produces d..
smooth Skin and clear Comr.,.sf# =
eliminating all poisons fro.4 =. -.
EN-.
Unequalled for Dysp"pa'4 I'D a.
stomach trouble; is purels v =f.s.4.
nd is 80 guaranteed under ~ j. .
nod and Drugs Act 25e i ~ p
Frank ". Ducknam. s4aWhcet,.. VI.
SOM pO>tni'fu' a.. a.Ht-
Chemical Ca. ;'-5 ltaas...l n. -. 9oIx
Itt1. Manufacturers
"A PERFICI MOOD PI RIIIIR"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02

Sometimes we have SO much to do
that We don't know where TO begin.
X is good plan TO tackle the job we
nate worst the first thing. Then we
can feel good while we are doing the
others.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02

Somebody says that having faith is
the process of believing things that
we know aren't SO.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02

A LIVE AGENT In skowheSan and
~ to handle an article that will DO ap-
preciated In every family. A rare OPP
portunity to mako good pay. Equally
suitable for man or woman to handle
For particulars address j. r.. Box Ia.
Watorville, Me- 4w<
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02

Many a man has won a dinner with
the Story OF his hard luck.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02

Sow clover seed twice to be sure II
will take, and don't forget the alsike
along with the red.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02

1t is too late when the stack has
tumbled and smothered your best COW
TO regret not having fenced ii of.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02

You can sometimes tell by the looks
OF a man why his wife Is cross
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02

A loose board too often squeaks
loudly of loose methods.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
LIST OF SPECIFICS.

A. A. Fer PEvRRs. MIA Fever. Lang Fever.
d. u. For sPRAINs. Lameness. Rheumatism.
e. G. For SORE Throat. EpiLootic. DistsmDer.
d. .. Por WORMS, Bo,s. Grubs.
r. p. For COUGHs. Colds. Influenza.
y. p. For collie. Beliyache. Diarrhea.
&. G. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
n. II. For KIDNEY and Bladder disorders.
I. I. Pors KIN DISEASES. Mango, Erup,,on..
J. e. For BAD CONDITION. Indigestion.
At druggists or sent prepaid on receipt
Of price. 60 cts. each.
HUsPHREYs' HOMO. MEDICINE CO.. Corner
William and Ann Streets. New York
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02

All sorts of odd jobs are in order
now; and get the whitewash brush
ready to flop.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02

Get any extra plow-points or other
fixtures YOU may need, before you
get out the pillow for the spring work.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
FREE: BOOK
For Every Living Thing on the Farm
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics.

800 Page Book free, on the Treatment and
Care of Horses, Cattle Sheep Degs.
Hogs and Poultry. also Stable Chart To
bang up, mailed free.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02

Never run for an office; better to
so comport yourself and so conduct
your affairs that your nelghbors will
set the office running after you.