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The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1911-11-17
THE ILLINOIS ISSUE
+ AXE Regulation

In all of the contests in Illinois years ago this spring,
socaed Merchants and Manufacturers Association promised
the wereguated saloon they voted back the
dry towns In the fights in Ohio in the last few weeks this
same crowd Of fellows with the old promise working under
the disguise told the people Of these dry counties what
spenddy regulated and really beautiful abiding saloons
they would have if they permitted to back but just
as IN Illinois, the election they out and
to repeat their lies the place. and pay
attention to their promises regard to the regulated saloon
than if they had made them The following statements
put out in the form of large poster show what happens when
the saloon back into what formerly dry county
dry town:
Regulating Saloons
If this county votes SWEET" will saloons obey the law?
During the recent campaign in Lawrence County the liquor
promised if saloons voted back they would be decent
and orderly Saloons opened in Ironton October 2S On
October 80 the Ironton Daily Register said
eff the past two days fair sample of the effects Of
welreguated saloon upon community let us have OF
regulation If howng reeng staggering going through
the streets unmoested by police two bloody fights the streets
in front Of saloons and Of the principals placed in prison.
is fair sample of how the Business Mems Association intends
having the laws enforced then the people gain fair idea
of what the next three years Ionon will be- After saloons
had been running less than week the Register said Of
DRINKS had been arrested greater number than arrested
during any month of the period the county was "dry
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1911-11-17
John Wam@maker

the old party of Lincoln, Harrison, Grant, Garfield and Nc
Kney, but realize that the grand old party be kept
up to it's standard until it excludes the liquor business
"It difficult for when I lived in Washington to
entertain foreign officials without serving them with strong
drinks but none of them got anything to drink at my
house. have been teetotaer 1877. In all these
have not taken single drink Of liquor have found
that missed anything by not drinking, and cannot that
anybody else could miss anything by not drinking.
Womans Drinking Great Sorrow
The appetite for strong drink appetite that grows.
1t the DEVILS best weapon and the worlds greatest
1t favorte argument Of manufacturers Of liquor that there
drunkenness in Prohibition states than in Others
"The greatest Of intemperance that
drinking and smoking not only in private, but in public
It's sad time when those consider morally above
heading for the dmnkard's grave"
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1911-11-17

ommunHyHm tgomgtol ae Ld the WeD 4gh a %
tt issue into home urt.o 5oe IL months H
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
The Couraaa of Life.

The two virtues that help US along
most In life are trust and courage
Apart from the tragedies invited by
sin and violence and self indulgence.
large part Of our trouble comes from
anxiety, distrust, apprehension. 1t was
not all frivolty that dictated the an
swer of young girl who. being urged
to prepare herself for a profession or
a definite work, responded: I'm not
going to look ahead and worry. I eau
do n lot of useful things. l can mend,
and make salad. and amuse children.
and be patient and economical. and
help people to enjoy themselves, and
| don't believe nice girls starve." Conr-
age and faith are always assets. Even
If life goes back upon them and fails
to come up to expectations the prac'
tice of these virtues is just that much
to the good. and we have at least not
lived in the evil moment until II ar
riyed.-Harper's Bazaar.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
For Peace Only.

1t Is well known that the Friends
have always been devoted to the prin-
ciples of peace. As they had a con-
trolling influence In the public affairs
of Nantucket, there was no military
organization on that island for several
generations. How the matter was
managed is told by the author of
September Days on Nantucket"
Whenever military companies came
to the island for a holiday young wo-
men thronged the windows and waved
handkerc hiefs. but there WAS no rise
of military ambition In the town.
Once a coterie of young men formed
training company and sent to Boston
for equipments. but their elders com
PEELED them to make the first article of
their constitution read, This company
shall be disbanded Immediately In case
of war"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
CURES PIMPLES QUICKLY.
Simple Remedy That Clears Skin
Quickly of All Eruptions.

For several weeks past G. r. Fogg
has done the biggest business he ever
had in any one article in selling Ho-
kara, the skin food that has won so
many friends in Skowhegan
1t has been found to be an absolute
cure not only for all minor skin trou-
bles, such as pimples, blackheads,
herpes, ache, scaly scalp, complexion
blemishes, itching feet, piles, etc, but
for the worst sores, ulcers, or even
chronic eczema and salt rheum. There
has yet to be found any form OF
wound or disease affecting the skin
or mucous membrane that Hokara
does not heal, and its action is so
instantaneous that those who try 1t
are simply delighted with it right
from the start.
In spite of its unusual curative
power, the price is trif1ing. To con
vince every one of it's merits G. R
Fogg will sell a liberal sized jar for
25c; larger sized soc. And remember
that If you do not think it does what
it claims, you get your money back
You certainly can afford to try it on
this plan.
IF the blood is impure use Hoka-
ra Blood Tablets. They cool and
cleanse the blood and regulate the
bowels in a natural way
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
h. V. +. Of L. A. :. In Lewiston.

The first annual meeting of the Ken
nebec Valley Federation of Ladies'
Aid societies met at the Hammond
Street Methodist church in Lewiston
April Z. about rs officers. delegates
and visitors being present The fore
noon session was devoted to the re
ports of the general officers and a
round table by delegates who were
present from II ladies' aids. All gave
encouraging reports of work done
during the year. One reported rails
ing $1,000 and another nearly $1,000
for church work. A fine dinner was
served at noon by the ladies aid of
the entertaining church In the after
noon the election of officers resulted
in the reelection of the old board, as
follows: Mrs A. NJ. Drummond of Au-
gusta, president; Mrs. j. II. Pinkham
of Winthrop, vice president; Mrs.
Maude Merrithew of Wateryille, cor
responding secretary; Mrs. Eunica
Walters of Bath recording secretary;
Mrs. Viola Smith of Skowhegan, treas
urer Mrs Frederick Leiteh of Au-
burn gave an interesting address on
Ladies AS Aids" and Rev. James F.
Alvey, pastor of Hammond street NJ.
E. church, gave talk on The Mis-
sion of the Ladies' Aid Rev. DR..
Leitch, pastor of the Methodist church
of Auburn, brought a few words of
greeting and encouragement. The
meeting was full of courage and en-
thusiasm and many new plans of
work were brought by the delegates
and eagerly received by all, The
Federation meetings are held semi
annually. The next one will be held
in September at Waterville.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
For Aged People
Old Folks Should Be Careful
In Their Selection of
ReguIative Medicine

We have a safe, dependable and al
together ideal remedy that is parti-
cularly adapted to the requirements
Of aged people and persons of weak
who suffer from constl-
patton or other bowel disorders We
are SO certain that it will relieve
these complaints and give absolute
satisfaction in every particular that
We offer it with our personal
guarantee that it shall cost the
user nothing if it fails to substanti-
tie our claims This remedy is call
d Rexall Orderles.
Rexall Orderlies have a soothing,
healing, strengthening tonic and reg
ulatiye action upon the bowels. They
remove all irritation. dryness, sore
ness and weakness They restore the
bowels and associate organs to more
vigorous and healthy activity. They
re eaten like candy. may be taken at
my time without inconvenience, do
not cause any gripping, nausea, diar-
rhoea. excessive looseness. flatulence
or other disagreeable effect. Price
25c and lOc. Sold only at our store
The Rexall Store. F. w Bucknam
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
Good TempIars in Lewiston.

The 53rd annual session of the
Grand lodge of Maine International
Order of Good Templars, was opened
in Lewiston April u. with Howard W
e. Emery of Sanford. the grand chief
templar presiding. Grand lodge de-
grees were conferred at the forenoon
session, The afternoon was taken up
with the appointment and reports of
committees, seating of delegates and
degree work. The district and Grand
lodge degrees were conferred Fol-
lowing the address at public meet
ing in the evening by National Secre-
tary w. o. Wylie of Beverley. Mass,
the International degree was worked.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
MOURNING CUSTOMS.
They Are Very Ancient, and Experts
Differ as TO Their Origin.


The origin of going into mourning
was discussed recently by body of
anthropologists Some students hold
that the wearing of black WAS orig
lnslly a disguise assumed as a protec-
ton from the dead persons spirit
The Idea was that the deceased was
naturally Disguised to find himself
dead and that he Wreaked bis resent
mcnt upon his relations. Therefore
the relations thought that to alter
their appearance would be a means of
escape, and all over the world wells
We're used to hide the faces Of mourn
ers-a practice still surviving In the
lmpenetrable veil Of the widow
The disguises mourners used-such
as the veil, the turning Of the clothes
Inside out and the shaving Of the head,
as practiced by the Ainos-were sim
pie enough, but supernatural beings
were always, 1t appeared easy to
trick.
Another theory of mourning was
that II was put on to warn people that
It's wearers had been contaminated by
death. There was an idea of pollution
attached to the great mystery. All
early people shared the horror Of death
and the fear Of the return Of the spir-
It's Thus In the Sudan widows sprin-
kle their food with ashes to prevent
their husbands ghosts from eating il
Exchange.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
Y. NJ. {. A. Camp ut Sebago Lake.

At a meeting of the directors of the
Portland Y. NJ. c. A. which was held
April II, it was voted to have a sum
mer camp at Sebago lake for the boys.
1t will be on much the same plan as
State, but with the educational fea-
lures eliminated. Prof. Matson will
be in charge and he will take about 20
to the place at a time and each lot
will stay for two weeks. AT present
only tents will be provided but later
it is hoped that permanent camps will
be possible. The season will begin
July /, and continue until school OPP
ems.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
An Interesting Lewiston Home.

An interesting place in Lewiston is
the home of Mr. and Mrs ONeil. In
a rich mahogany case is one of the
finest collections OF chinaware to be
found in Maine. One full set OF
Japanese ware is particularly rich in
design and finish, although much
larger, older and more valuable one
is of old English make and design
Mrs. ONeil has fancy for collecting
old china in odd pieces and some OF
these date back 200 years and more
There are pitchers, vases and plates
and these are the finest of old china.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
Suit for Islander in Portland.

A suit for ISLANDERS has been begun
by Samuel Bernstein, merchant of
Portland. against Samuel Rosenberg,
a member of the Portland overseers of
the poor, in the sum of $4,000. The
writ is returnable at the May term
of the Superior court. Mr.. Bernstein
says that this is one of several actions
which he will commence to protect
his good name, and has employed
counsel to represent him in the ac-
ton brought against him by Judge
Foster.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
THE ALEUTlAN ISLANDS.
They Extend East and West For More
Than a Thousand Miles

They Extend East and West For More
Than a Thousand Miles.
Few persons are aware that the
shortest route from San Francisco to
Japan Is by way of Alaska. Nearly a
thousand miles are saved to vessels
trading with the orient by coasting
along the Aleutian islands rather than
following the Hawaiian route
The Aleutian islands, which extend
In a chain east and west for more
than a thousand miles, are inhabited
by the remnant of the Aleuts. Their
war of the revolution closed just as
the American Revolutionary war be
gan. So patriotic were the Aleuts. so
brave In their struggle for independ-
ence, that they succumbed to the Rus
slams only after a conflict Of nearly
fifty years, and then simply because
the race was almost exterminated in
the struggle.
While the Aleutian islands must
eventually form an important link In
the commerce between the United
States and the orient, other islands
link our country with the vast empire
to the north In the narrow Boring
strait lie two little Islands, one occu-
pied by Russia, the other by the Unit
ed States, SO that citizens of the two
great nations live on respective islands
within a few miles Of each other
New York Press.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
Her Stipulation.

The pale young man with sheepish
eyes glanced timorously at his fair
companion. They had sat together IN
the conservatory for fully FIVE minutes
and had hardly exchanged a word.
At last, In desperation. he diyed bis
hand into his breast pocket and
brought out his cigarette case.
do you mind. Miss Smilax, II
smoker" he asked.
Not in the least" replied the young
lady sweetly. If you don't think 1t will
make you sickr'
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
Found in Lisbon Falls store.


Robert Walter Douglas Of Durham
tells rather an interesting story Of
finding a quaint old wood cut of Fan
ny Davenport in one of the Lisbon
Falls stores recently 1t must have
been made when she was at the be
ginning Of her career on the stage
perhaps in the late sixties. The pic
ture shows the actress face smiling
beneath a broad Gainsborough hat
with a couture that would compare
with styles of the last decade The
frame of the picture is made of wood
of old fashioned style. and with ends
projecting at right angles at each cor
ner. Mr. Douglas was attracted by
the face, but could not place it at
first. Again and again he stopped, in
passing the window, until he finally
decided it was the actress and or
showing some curiosity over it to the
dealer was able to secure it for g
few pennies.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20

There are several rare old yiolins in
Lewiston and Auburn and some of
these have a history The only gen.
uine Cremona in Auburn is owned by
Dr. q. e Phioon. but he has five
others that are nearly as valuable.
One OF these was made in Germany
in the year 1900 and the names of the
maker Was Hornsteiner. 1t was made
in the city of Miltenwald and is a
remarkably fine toned instrument. An
other of his instruments was made by
Voigt and is about 100 years old. The
critic. He says that Frank Holden
will yet take rank as one of the great
est violinists in the world If no acct
dent befalls him. Nathan Taylor of
Auburn has a Gaspard violin that is
not only old but very fine toned and
valuable. 1t was made in the early
days of the 18th century and is older
than Cremona in his possession. DR..
Philoon says that another young vio-
iinist is destined to become famous.
This is Lee Henderson of Auburn, who
is said to have a wonderful command
of the king of instruments. The
Thorp brothers of Auburn are also
fine players. Harold Greenleaf draws
an excellent bow DR.. Philoon's col
lection of viollns is the best in Au-
burn as he has sifted them down to a
fine point of value.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
Bridge Matter at Mechanic Falls.

The citizens of Mechanic Falls have
decided to leave the question of re-
placing the bridge over the Little An
droscoggin river in the hands of the
bridge commission, selected at the
annual town meeting. The commits
sion has decided upon a l5-ton bridge
with 20-foot roadway and two six
foot sidewalks The L. A & w. street
railway has declined to enter into any
arrangement with the town in regard
to the building of the bridge.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
Necktie Factory for Bath.

A movement is on foot to establish
a necktie factory in Bath, which
seems to be favored by many bust
ness men. The plan as outlined by
the promoters is to secure a suitable
building, hire an experienced cutter
and install about % machines Making
neckwear is a pleasant occupation. for
young women and a paying one The
plan would be to have the work done
by piece work as is done in the shirt
factory. The idea is one well worth
the attention of the Bath business
men and Bath Board of Trade.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
Work on kineo Hotel Rushed.

An army of workmen rushing the
big additions to the new kineo hotel,
makes these spring days on Moose
head seem like the revival both of
nature and of industry. The new
wing of the hotel is 17Ox50 feet and
five stories high including the base
ment. This wing will give great
number of beautiful modern equipped
rooms for guests with 80 private
baths, every room located so as to
give an unobstructed view both of the
mountain and the lake.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
Banquet in Waterville.

A complimentary banquet was Civ
IN to the members of W. S. Heath
Post, G. A R., Waterville, by the as
sociate members last Thursday even
ing at G. A. R. hall. 1t was a most
successful and a delightful affair.
About 40 were present. 1t was an in
formal affair and was greatly enjoyed
by the veterans. The associate mem
bers were found to be excellent en-
tertainers. A sumptuous banquet
was served
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
4 BIddeford Mans Find.

A Bddeford man a few days ago
'ound a dead mouse in his plug of
chewing tobacco. He has written a
protest to the firm that manufactured
the tobacco and is now considering
the ACCESSIBILITY of taking up the mat
ter with the government, believing
thatshe can obtain damages.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
Here and There in Maine

Thomas claims the honor of being the
original quick lunch and hot frank
furt purveyor In eastern Maine. he
made success of the business from
the start and saw scores Of imitators
all over Maine. Although a member
of the city council he continues to
hand out the steaming "hot-d dogs ey-
cry day with a little live converse
ton upon the live topics of the day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
High Pitch of Water at Biddeford.

Conditions are ripe for big freshet
on the Saco river, says the Biddeford
Record There is a high pitch Of wa
ter in the river already and accord
ing to the reports that come down
from up the river it has been years
since there was so much snow to be
carried away by the stream at so late
a date.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
Augusta Man Held Mt Portland.

Charles W Austin of Augusta was
afraigned before Judge Merrill in the
municipal court at Portland. April II.
an a complaint alleging passing of a
forged check and the case was con-
tinaed to April 20. bail being fixed at
500. in default Of which Austin was
committed to Jail
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20

When a medicine must be given to
young children it should be pleasant
to take Chamberlaius Cough Rem
edy is made from loaf sugar, and the
roots used in its preparation give il
a flavor similar to maple syrup, max
ing it pleasant TO take. 1t has no
superior for colds, Group and whoop
ing cough For sale by G. r. Fogg
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
Maine Man Loser in Alaska Fire.

1t is feared that Howard Porter, a
former resident of Freeport whose
family now live in Portland was a
loser to a considerable extent in the
fire which has destroyed the business
district of Iditared city. Alaska Mr.
Porter and a man named Crowley con-
Quoted the largest store in that place,
and their business is estimated to be
worth $4,000. Mr.. Porter has been
in Alaska for about Is years and was
one of the pioneers in Nome, remain
ing there until last June, when he
went to Idtared AT first he mined in
Nome but afterwards went into bust
ness, and he still has store in Nome
He has been back to Maine four or
five times since he went to Alaska
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20

you advise that mans constituents
to stand by him."
yep" replied Farmer CorntosseL
Il advise em to stand by close enough
to watch everything he does. Wash
ington Star.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20

In cases of rheumatism relief from
pain makes sleep and rest possible.
This may be obtained by applying
Chamberlain Liniment For sale by
G. r Fogg
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
Big Ineuhator at Auburn.

Charles l. Cushman of Auburn. has
Iust Installed a mammoth incubator
ia his poultry plant that will turn out
batch OF 5000 eggs every three
weeks He plans as soon as the ca
paelfy Of this incubator is reached to
install other and still larger hatch
ing machines
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
His inheritance.

Does he inherit his fathers geniusY
NO; only his fathers eccentriciues
OF genius. That is why we are giving
a benefit for him. Chicago Record
Herald.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20

The last part of the Messalonskee
fab screen. Oakland. WAS put in place
recently The work Is very satisfac-
tory
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20
Riddefnrd .Lndge d

Biddef0rd Judge Once Cigarmaker.
Associate Justice George f. Haley
of Biddeford was at one time a union
cigar maker and ii is largely due to
that fact that he entered upon the
study of law. Mr.. Haley when a boy
learned the cigarmaker's trade, work
ing in Saco. A general strike
throughout the country of the union
cigarmakers occurred in the year 1879
and for long time many of them
were out Of work. Mr. Haley was idle
for the greater part of year as a
result and put in much of that time
in the study of law at his home He
became so interested that he soon al
forwards entered the law Office Of the
late Benjamin Hamilton as student
WAS admitted 10 the bar in 1881 and.
by dint of unceasing work became the
recognized leader OF the York county
bar
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20

Breathes there a woman with soul
so dead that she can resist reading
a magazine article on How to Be
Benutiful2"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20

Lots of women are ashamed to have
their husbands so unartistic they
cant help being successful.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20

Calais Man Originated "Hot Dog"
John w. Thomas, the original hot
dog" man. has been reelected an al
derman of the city of Calais. Mr..
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-20

What happy world this would be
II every man spoke as well Of his live
neighbors as he does Of his dead ones!