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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-12-12
Words From Home
Statements That May BE Investigate
ed. Testimony OF SkOwhegnn Citi-
IenS.

When a Skowhegan citizen comes to
the front. telling his friends and neigh
bors of his experience. you can rely
on his sincerity. Tire statements of
people residing in far away places do
not command your confidence. Home
endorsement is the kind that backs
Doans Kidney Pills. Such testimony
is convincing. Investigation proves It
true. Below is a statement of a
Skowhcgan resident No stronger
proof OF merit can be had.
Alvin Sedeley, Is Pine St, skowhe-
gan. Me- says: II can recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills as highly as I did
when | gave Il statement for publica-
ton several years ago. got this
remedy at Sampson K Azores Drug
Store and 1t relieved me of kidney
trouble and lame and aching back. /
viii be only too pleased to tell any
one who calls upon me about my eX-
perienCe with this remedy"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no other.
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When a shameful plot exists between
liver and bowels 10 cause distress b.
refusing to act, take Or kings NeN
Life Pills, aud end such abuse of your
system. They gently compel right act
ion of stomach. liver and bowels. and
restore your health and all good fael
ings. Doc at F. W Bucknam sampaoH
s. Ayore The Fuller Drug 90. u Il
Fogg
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-12-12

q When the cave mad
wanted help or a wit,
he strobe forth, tapped
one on the head, and
dragged he or she ID
the tribal habitat.
GCiyilization has PLACED
certain restrictions anc
limitations about u.
which prevent thii
beautifully simpl,
method.
GBut it has given u.
the want ad, which
costs but a few cents
and no physical effort
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-12-12

The haunting fear of sickness and
helpnessess Is the secret terror of the
working man, Health is his capital
Kidney diseases sap mans strength
and vitality. They lessen his earnldg
'apacity Foley's Kidney pills bring
back health and strength by healing
the disease. They are the best medl-
zine made for kidney and bladder
troubles. The genuine are In the yell
low package. Refuse any substitute
For sale by all druggists.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-12-12
Partisan Sage
Stops Dandruff
and Hair Loss
This Great Hair Tonic, Grower and
Beautitier now Sold all over Ameri-
IN

The GirouX Manufacturing Company
of Buffalo, \. Y, American makers OF
Partisan Sage, have authorized G. r.
Fogg to refund the price to any pur-
chaser If Partisan Sage does not ban
ish dandruf, stop falling and splitting
hair and scalp itch.
But Partisan Sage will do more 1t
will promote new growth of hair II
the hair root is not already dead. and
will preserve the natural color OF the
hair.
1t puts the radiance of sunshine in
to the hair and makes 1t beautiful and
good to look upon. Women who use 1t
once throw aside all others-50 cents
at all dealers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-12-12

Departmental a. IN, sos n. IN, Sal
aud 225 p. IN. for Boston, Portland and
points west Of WaierNille The % D.
train via Augusta only. 4.60 and sos a.
and rs =. III. FOR Bangor and stations Ia
Of Wateryllte. At II 80 n. IN. for iurnhal
PlttsheId. Newp 1T, Bangor, troUstof
County, Washington County, st. John al
Halifax sundays at 5 - n. m. and 2lUp
FOR Boston and Portland via Augusta al
for Bangor and way stations.
ArrNais-112 q. IN FROM Augusta al
Waterville. 1915 "A. III. from Port and, Ca
Ind, Augusta, Bangor md WateIyile. 4
IN. ami h.23 y. m, from all points. Su
days ll.00 "A. IN. from Portland and Bang
~ D. m from Boston aud Portlai via i
gusta and from Bangor.
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Marrlaue Today,

But | can't afford to buy you a
duke"
Now. father. the proposition will
finance itself. Cards for an interna-
tional wedding will bring fancy prices,
and then there's the moving picture
rights"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-12-12
kiNeO TO OAKLAND

f-Stop on signal or on notice to conductC
COZ MOTIONS
At Somerset junction with CanadIa
Pacific Railway. At klueo Station VII
Coburn steam boat Company for all pon
on Moosehead Lake.
II. u. WALDRDS, Gen. Passenger Az
MORRIS MCDONALD,
Vice President and General Manag
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-12-12
Doubtful Melody.

"A bird that can sing and won't
sing must be made to sing" said the
ready-made philosopher.
Yes" replied the practical person.
but anybdy who would be satisfied
with the result of that experiment
must have q mighty poor ear for
music"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-12-12
Cream, Coughs aud wheezy Colds

The quickest simplest way to rid the
children Of dangerous croupy coughs
foley's Honey and Tar Compound, 1t
gives almost instant relief and stops
a cough promptly. 1t soothes and
heals. Contains no opiates- For sale
by all druggists
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-12-12

Happy Is The vile whose husband
eaz taught IN bis Youth TO wipe the
dishes dr
If glrI could manage her own nus
band as sell as she can manage her
mothers, lie would De- one grand
sweet Narhie
Give us the man who sings at his
s1fk
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-12-12

Day dreams are very poetic, but
they have to be changed into money
before they can be exchanged for
coal
No woman Is old as long as she can
get out and hustle for the suffrage
cause.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-12-12

While you are waiting for next sea-
sons ball games you can be explain
ing how it happened that your candi-
date got left
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-12-12

Keeping up tho friendly fire In this
world is Il sure way to miss the un-
comfortable one hereafter,
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Piles! Piles! Piles

Williams Indian Pile Ointment will cure
Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles. It abb
serbs the tumors, allays itching at once,
acts as a poultice, gives instant relief.
Williams Indian Pile Ointment Is pre-
pared for Piles and itching OF the private
parts Druggists, mail Soc and 500.
WILLIAMS MFG. CO.. Props. Cleveland. Ohio
Sold by r. W. Buchanan and g. X Foss
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aEla1 dyspepsia or indigestion for
Eeafa. SO appetite, and what / did eat
Is. sfFasssd mc terribly. Burdock Blood
" Iers cured fne 81 II Walker sun
tHFf ohio
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Don't be tightWad Yaur heirs
will never quarrel over thc money vou
spend
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MOUNTAINEERING FARMS

farms at all prices from s4oa TO $1,000. Il. a
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THOMAS J. YOUNG, ESQ,

Atty. at Law, Scion, Me.
pay special attention to collections Send
your accounts notes and Judgments to me
for collection. Unless on order 1t, there Wall
be no expense 10 you. No collections, no
charge. Regular ommiSsi0n on amounts
collected. For further Information write me,
lY&
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-03-19

Jack k.5.h Virginian. now a bor-
der plainsman. Is looking for roaming war
parties OF savages. He sees a wagon tea n
at fun gaIlop pursued by men on ponie.L
When Keith reaches the wagon the RAID
ers have massacred two men and de-
parted. He searches the victims 1ndins
papers and a locSet with a womans POT
trait Keith is arrested at Carson CITY.
charged with the murder his accuser De-
Ing ruffiap named Black Bart negro
companion in his cell named Neb tells MN
that he knew the Keiths In Virginia NeD
SAYS one of the murdered men was John
Sibley. the other Gen. Willis Waite. form
erly Confederate officer. The plainsman
and Neb escape. and later the fugttives
come upon a cabin and And its occupant
20 De young girl whom Keith THINKS
ne saw at Carson City. The girl explains
that she Is In search OF a brother. VINO
nad deserted from the army. and that
Mr. Hawley induced her 10 come TO the
CABIN While he sought her brother. Haw-
Iey appears. and Keith in hiding recog-
mes MIN as Black Bart. There Is a ter
riilc battle in the darkened room in which
keith is victor Horses are appropriated
ana me girl who says that her name IS
nope; IONS in the escape. Keith explains
MS situation and the fugitives make for
rort Larned. where the girl is left with
tne motel landlady. Miss Hope tells that
she Is the daughter of General Waite
Keith and Neb drift into Sheridan. where
keith meets an old friend, DR.. Fairbain
keith meets the brother OF Hope waite
uhoer the assumed name OF Fred VIII
t4,u bStOIiitS
black Bart has some plot involving the
TWO Hope learns that Gen. Waite. who
was thought murdered Is at Sheridan
ana goes there. where she is mistaken for
Christie Maclalre the Carson CITY singer
Keith meets the real Christie Maclaire
and finds that Black Bart has convinced
her that there IS a mystery in her life
winch he Is going 10 turn to her advan-
tage The plainsman tells Hope Waite of
ner resemblance to Christie Maclaire.
Ihey decide that Fred WillouGhby may
mold the key To the situation Keith finds
Willoughby shot dead Hope is told of
the death Of her brother. Keith fails to
learn what representations Black Bart
mas made TO Christie Maclaire. Hope
suggests that in order to learn the secret
she must briefly impersonate the stage
singer IT Fairbain Is In love with
Christie Maclaire and Keith induces him
10 detain her from the stage while Hope
goes TO the theater where she meets
Black Bart. who. thus deceived tells
Hope that General Waite has suspected
his plans and that they must fly. Hope,
greatly alarmed. demurs. General Waite
appears and says Black Bart has stolen
papers from him regarding an inheri-
lance. Keith is Informed that Christie
MPclalre's real name is Phyllis Gale and
that she Is the half sister of Hope. The
latter has been carried away by Black
Bart and his gang. DR. Fairbain avows
his love for Phyllis and she accepts him
Keith and his friends strike the trail OF
Black Bart. They find Hope has been ia
ken back To the old cabin. The wilderness
cabin is the scene Of a fight in which
Outflow enemies.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-03-19
HEALTH FOR THE CHILD.

The careful mother. watching close
~ the physical pecullarities of her
children, soon learns that health is in
great measure dependent upon nor
NAL. healthy. regular bowel action.
When the bowels are inactive, loss of
appetite, restlessness during sleep, ir-
ritability and dozen and one similar
evidences of physical disorder are soon
apparent.
Keep the bowels free and clear ard
good health is assured. At the first
sign of constipation give the child
teaspoonful of Dr. Caldwells Syrup
Pepsin at bedtime and repeat the
dose the following night, If necessary.
You will find the child will quickly re-
cover its accustomed good spirits, and
eat and sleep normally.
DR.. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin is far
preferable to salts, cathartics and
purgative waters which are harsh in
their action. Syrup Pepsin acts on
the bowels easily and naturally, yet
positively, and causes no gripping or
discomfort. It's tonic properties build
up the stomach, liver and bowels, re-
storing their normal condition.
Druggists everywhere sell DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin in SOC and $1.00
bottles. If YOU have never tried this
remedy, send FOR a sample to DR.. ".
B. Caldwell, 201 Washington ST., Mon
ticello, Ill. He will gladly send a
trial bottle without any expense to
you whatever
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-03-19

horizon. Where could he be. the man
be sought in the heart of this soil
tude? Surely be should be here by
now, If he had left the water-hole at
dawn Could he have gone the longer
route. south to the Fork? The posi-
bility of such thing scared through
him like a not iron. driving the dull
ness from his brain, the lethargy from
his limbs. God! no! Fate could never
play such a scurvy trick as that The
man must have been delayed: had
failed TO leave camp early-some-
where ahead, yonder where the blue
haze marked the union of sand and
sky he was surely coming, riding half
dead, and dropping in the saddle.
Again Keith rose in his stirrups.
rubbing the mist out of his eyes that
he might see clearer. and stared
ahead What was that away out yon-
der? shadow? spot dancing before
his tortured vision? or a moving, lis
ing SON ething which he actually saw?
He could not tell, he could not be
sure. yet he Strengthened up expect
antly. shading his eyes, and never
losing sight of the object 1t moved.
grew larger darker. more real-yet
how it crawled. crawled, crawied to-
ward him. 1t seemed as II the vague
shapeless thing p ould never tske
form. never stand out revealed against
the sky so ne could determine the
truth. He had forgotten all else-the
silent desert. the blazing sun. the
burning wind-all his soul concen-
trated on that speck yonder. Sudden
~ it disappeared-a swale in the sand
probably-and. when it rose into view
again. he uttered cry of joy-it was
a horse and rider!
Little oy little they drew nearer
one another, two black specks in that
vast ocean of sand. the only moving.
living things under the brazen circle
of the sky. Keith was ready now. bis
eyes bright, the cooked revolver
gripped hard ia lis hand. The space
between them narrowed, and Hawiey
saw him, caught a glimpse of the face
under the broad hat brim. the burn
ing eyes surveying him. With an oath
he stopped his horse. dragging at his
gun. surprised. dazed. yet instantly
understanding. Keith also halted. and
across the intervening desert the eyes
(To BE CONTINUED
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-03-19

slipped in a fresh cartridge, return
ing the weapon more lightly to It's
place. the flap of the holster turned
back and held open by his leg. The
sun beat upon him like a ball of fire.
the hot sand fiinging the blaze back
into his face He pushed back the
upper part OF his shirt and drank a
swallow of tepid water from a can
teen strapped behind the saddle. His
eyes ached with the glare, until he
saw fantastic red and yellow shapes
dancing dizzily before him. The
WEAKNESS of the long night pressed
upon his eye-balls; he felt the strain
OF the past hours. the lack of food,
the need of rest. His head nodded.
and he brought himself to life again
with a jerk and a muttered word, star
ing out into the dim. formless dis
lance. Lord, If there was only some
thing moving; something he could
concentrate his attention upon; some
thing to rest the straining eyes!
But there was nothing. absolutely
nothing that seemingly endless
stretch of sand. circled by the blazing
sky. the wind sweeping its surface
soundless and hot, as though from the
pits of hell; no stir, no motion, no
movement of anything animate o. in
animate to break the awful monotony.
DEATH it was death everywhere! mis-
aching eyes rested on nothing but
what was typical of death Even the
heat waves seemed fantastic, gro
tesque. assuming spectral forms
With every step OF advance the
brooding silence seemed more pro-
found. more deathlike. He got 10
marking the sand ridges, the slight va
riGtions giving play to the brain. Way
CT to the left was the mirage OF a
lake. apparently so real that he had
To battle with himself to keep from
turning aside. He dropped forward
in the saddle. his head hanging low.
so blinded by the incessant sun glare
he could no longer bear the glitter OF
that horrible ocean OF sand. II was
noon now-noon, and be had been rid
ing steadily seven hours. The thought
brought his blurred eyes again 70 the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-03-19
FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
Where the Winters Are Cold and the
SHOWS Deep.

Writing from the vicinity David
Harum made famous, man says that
he was an habitual coffee drnker, and,
although he knew it was doing him
harm, was too obstinate to give 1t up,
till all at once he went to pieces with
nervousness and insomnia, loss of APP
petite, weakness, and a generally
used-up feeling, which practically I'M
fitted him for his arduous occupation,
and kept him on a couch at home
when his duty did not call him out.
while in this condition Grape
Nuts food was suggested to me, and
began to use 1t. Although IT was In
the middle OF winter, and the Their
mometer was often below zero, almost
my entire living for about six weeks
of severe exposure was on Grape Nuts
food with a little bread and butter ard
a cup of hot water, till / was wise
enough to make Postum my table bev-
erage.
After the first two weeks | began
to feel better and during the whole
winter | never lost trip on my mail
route, frequently being on the road
Z or hours at time.
"The constant marvel to me was
how a person could do the amount OF
work and endure the fatigue and hard
ship as / did, on so small an amount
Of food. But | found my new rations
so perfectly satisfactory that / have
continued them-using both Postum
and Grape-Nuts at every meal, and
often they comprise my entire meal.
'All my nervousness, irritability and
insomnia have disappeared and healthy.
natural sleep has come back to me.
But what has been perhaps the great
est surprise to me ia the fact that
with the benefit to my general health
has come a remarkable Improvement
In my eye-sight.
If ? good appetite, good digestion,
good eye-sight, strong nerves and an
active brain are to be desired, / can
say from my own experience, use
Grape-Nuts and Postum" Name given
by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Read the little book, The Road to
Melville" in pkgs. There's a reason"
Ever read the above Ietterf A new
one appears from time 10 time. They
are genuine true, ana kuii Of huKaaA
tRteresG
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-03-19
Heavy Luuuaoe.

Every tramp squares and squares
with heavy bag or suit case in your
hand-the weight apparently increas-
ing every minute? It's trying. nerve,
racking and decidedly uncomfortable.
isn't It? People who have experienced
this will surely call down blessings
upon the head of the inventor OF rat
tan or straw bags and suit cases. They
have so little weight ard the cost is
SO slight that every girl or man who
goes away for short trips where
small case is necessary and where the
luggage must be carried by hand
should invest in one of these sensible
luggage carriers
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-03-19

kbefOre the wal The antagonism exist
ing between him and this gambler was
personal. private, deadly-not an al
fair for any rs-outsiders-to med
die with He could wait here. and
permit Hawley to be made captive;
could watch him ride unsuspectingly
into the power of these armed men.
and then turn him over to the law to be
dealt with The very thought nause-
ated him That would be a coward s
act. leaving a stain never to be eradi-
Gated No. he must meet this as
became a man, and now. now before
Hope so much as dreamed of his pur-
pose-aye. and before he spoke an
other word of love to Hope. He
wheeled about fully decided on his
course. his duty. and met Fairbain
face to face.
Jack" the latter said earnestly.
Il read the note over your shoulder.
and of course know what you mean
to do Southern gentleman could
here 10 beg you to let me have the
chance"
"You?" surprised and curious.
What greater claim on that fellows
life have you than II"
The pudgy hands of the doctor
grasped the plainsman's shoulders.
Its for Christie" he explained
hrokenly. She was the one he tried
to run away with. You-you know
how feel"
Sure, know" shaking the other
off, yet not roughly. But it happen
ed to be Miss Waite he took. and so
this is my job, Fairbain. Besides. I've
got another score to settle with him "
He wasted little time upon prepara-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-03-19
Enr.une Awal.s Inventor.

There is a fortune Jf many millions
in store for the man who can discover
a substitute for leather. The price OF
the real article is steadily rising, deal
ers say, and the reason is that in spite
Of the duty removed the growth OF
the worlds population is faster than
the increase in the number Of cattle
raised.
There is growing disproportion
between the number of hides mar
keted and the demand for leather,
said an expert. The question is where
the future supply will come from in
quantities sufficient to meet the coun-
trys future needs. If some genius
viii only find substitute for leather
he'll be a wealthy man in day"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-03-19

tions-a few brief words of instruc,
ton 10 Bristoe; request to the doc
tor not to leave Hope alone; the ex.
tracing of a promise from the two
Bar X" men to return to Larned
with the prisoners. Then be roped
THE best horse in the corral. saddled
and bridled him, and went into the
cabin She had a light burning. and
met him at the door.
Il thought you would never come,
but they told me you were unhurt.
Not a scratch little girl: we have
been lucky bunch. But have had
great deal to look after. Now /
shall be obliged to ride ahead as Tar
as the water-hole. and let you come
on with the others little later. after
you get breakfast You can spare me
few hours, can't you?"
His tone was full OF good humor
and his lips smiling. yet somehow she
felt her heart sink. an ineXplicable
fear finding expression in her eyes
But-but why do you need to go?
Couldn't some of the others?'
There is a reason which Will ex-
plain later he said. more gravely.
Surely you can trust me, Hope. and
feel that | am only doing what IT
seems absolutely necessary for me TO
do?" He bent down and kissed her.
1T win be only for a few hours. and
no cause for worry. Goodbye now,
until We meet tonight at the water
hole
The east was gray with coming day
light as he rode splashing across the
stream and up the opposite bank She
watched him. rubbing the binding
mist from her eyes. until horse and
man became mere dark speck. final
iy fading away completely into the
dull plain of the desert
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-03-19
lnadenuacx Of Language.

There are gaps in every language.
declares a writer in the Atlantic. To
be sure, we may boast that our own
English is fairly complete, that it's
stock of terms. phrases, and idlons Is
large enough TO cover almost every
conceivable thought, concept or sit
uation In the experience of life; yet
unto him who. is capable OF detecting
the subtler havors and arenas OF life's
occasion. and who observes things
with a deeper sympathy, there is ire
oueutly revealed the inadequacy Of
our language. in thoughts that are as
yet unworded, and in situations that
have thus far gone unlabeled. Such a
man can TESTIFY that tssseTe are gaps
even in the kings English