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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-05-24
RATS CAUSE WATER FAMINE

Ii is a very serious thing to be
waterless at sea. This is what
happened recently TO the bark Sap
phire. bound from South American
ports to Puget sound, but the
water famine was neither the
result of carlessness, drought or a
protracted voyage. When half the
journey had been accomplished the
4OO-gallon tank suddenly went
dry. IS it happened over night
and the tank had no hole in it the
calamity was a mystery, and some
supersitious members of the crew
Immediately asc-ibed it to a
supernatural agency. But the
second mate, a h~drd-headcd
Yankee, investigated, and found
that a section of the lead pipe lead
ing from the tank had been almost
gnawed in two by the army of rats
that infested the ship. There "
no water on board except that in
the tank. which was closely
covered, and the creatures. half
mad with thirst, had evidently at
tackled the pipe in a body. The
steram of escaping water must
have drowned many of them, as
there was a great decrease in their
numbers. There were about a
hundred cases of mineral water in
the cargo and these we're preached
to supply the crew until. some port
could be reached to refill the tank.
An ingenious sailor also rugged up
a condenser from the primitive
materials at hand, but this fur
nished only about a quart of fresh
water a day. which was used for
cooking. When the Sapphire
reached Seattle the captain mad
the water tank fitted with an iron
pipe thick enough to resist all
future attacks.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-05-24

The comparison between the
work of those who forget and Nj.
Mackay's is so keen that it would
seem that shame alone would bring
about a change of heart.
OF sll the wills that have been
filed and the vast sums that have
been distributed not a dollar ever
came back to Nevada by those who
took the millions away. A few
such donations as made by
Clarence Mackay would have left a
swee'er memory. The name of
John Mackay, as Honest John"
will stick to the end of time,
while that of his son will live long
after him by the endowment of the
Mackay School of Mines.-Ca:son
Appeal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-05-24
MACMr's LESSON

Clearance Mackay has set an
example to the millionaires who
made their money in this state
that could be taken up to good ad-
vantage and a vast amount of good
follow. In the few years past he
had added a fund sufficient to the
endowment of the Mackay School
of Mines sufficient to keep that
branch of the University on a
footing equal tn any state. The
fortune enjoyed by Mr.. Mackay,
his mother and his wife and
relatives came first from the mines
of the old Comstock. Instead of
forgetting the origin of the
fortune, and of losing identity
with the section of the earth that
made life's comforts possible, Mr..
Mackay is endeavoring to establish
a memorial that will live aft e
him, and the name of his father.
himself and his people will sound
far better to the people by his
generosity and sound sense.
The Fairs, who really took more
money out and away from Nevada,
have not donated any endowments.
With little effort they could dupli-
cate the gifts of Mr.. Mackay and
1t would not crimp the purse to
any great extent. There is no
great name left behind in the Fair
estate. The family, by losing
identity with Nevada and the coast,
has lost what little they could have
had, the good will of the people.
Neither the Flood estate, nor the
Hobart estate, nor many others of
vast sums, have ever turned a
hand to help the state that put
them in the brown stone palaces
and made it possible TO cater TO
crowned heads and shallow society.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-05-24
With the Cook

II Is said that n little dry mustard
blended with the butter which Is used
10 spreading ham sandwiches glyos
them n very delicious flavor.
Cress salad always tastes good with
corned beef hash. says nm exchange
Hash Ia n good luncheon dish. there
being times when II IS reIIshcd no
well ms turkey or chicken: the 30
cret lies In having n good. tender
piece OF meat to begin with and then
seasoning the mixture Just right and
having II just moist enough.
In making baked or boiled crstord
scald the amount OF milk to be used
and set aside until cool. then mAvs
YOU custard and bake II as usual I,
will DO perfectly smooth
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-05-24

Cut some stale bread into slices
~one'quarter OF an inch thick shane
into squares about one and one.hntt
inches Beat the yolkB OF two egps
In a basin add half pint OF milk ana
an unc OF sugar Mix well and
soak the bread in this for ton min.
utes Fry the pieces Of bread 10 very
hot fat until they arc n golden brown,
Nix together q little powdered 10
and cinnamon and as soon M the
%tritters are done toss thom about in
this Serve very hot
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-05-24

Mason and Earees the men ar
rested by Sheriff Harris yesterday
afternoon at the Green ranch, have
been given their liberty. 1t was
first supposed that the watches and
z o they we're peddlinR were
stolen property, but Investigation
showed they yer honestly in pos.
session Of tho articles found on
them.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-05-24
Grape Conserve.

Two quarts grape Juice. boil 4 hour,
add equal amount heated sugar and :
oranges lcut on whitcI yc seeds.
cut w small pieces the yellow OF the
orange Use nnyo' oranges and that
VIII save removing scods; pound
te'n"h r7isine cut IN halves Bo!l I'M
vi tho consistency Of Ieny
Knows Value OF Good Roads.
Lusutnd spends nine million dollars
, 10 90 Maintain her public roada.-
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-05-24

ID. A. Bourne filed a bond for
$3.50 yesterday afternoon 20
guarantee his presence before the
grand jury and was discharged
from custody.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-05-24
Carriage, Wagon
Il Auto Painting
T.. c. Parker
House Painting
Paper Hanging
All Work Guaranteed
Not 30 Very Rousp;t,

"Gloriana. faItered na
youth. rs this the ond2"
reginald she answered. with .
wofIu OF compassion in her soft brown
Wehry OF the strain OF holding The
sFe'h OF hossy yarn which tho moidaU
mao Deen winding into a ball. RoginoId
y hls exhausted arms 10 hi.
sines aud drew a to I brsaib q,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-05-24

Mutton Broth.

I"T TO MUTTON nroih.
ana a q, ,r ,r ry.
tho + .,r,,r ,,,,., ""' ""'
VIII { ccp ,, "" ,.'" mutton
put ! o.chnr ,,. '','' cummings
cold r.,. '.'" p''''" ana
tab v,,,, WI" ono I"'I' NJ
tO ,or,,. '"'"' '''"" ana Two
& three hours. adding q little nor
atcr II II becomes too thick $50
not with tho bits Of mutton I'm -
ana have The bread NJ the form NJ
min, narrow toast aipuota rnt. .otn
ls very cheap and nouriaBirg Ys won
rhe same mutton bite CON 4f.o NO
~ noil"d rlatuiy, cH0pIrH up ana m,vrd
'of WIN potatoes and % bt ot ONION .pr
you pash Soup or other dishes Tor emf,
dfen must not be pepporcd
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-05-24
AumorInn Anr

Lady-Now cabby ! wish % 10 bs
extremely careful When you come
10 q crossing you must wait until me
policeman tells you to go on. and II
,ne streets are slippery you mus,
drive very slowly
'abby- Al right mum. rn 10 v,
careful mum And in case OF A no
dent. mum which orspltal voul
to be took to7-TirBus,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-05-24

Alice what KIND OF n girl a JACK
engaged himself TOT Rosc-Oh. she,
INC 0"rt OF woman you never dare ask
TO luncheon for fear shoII stay TO
dinner -- Horpcr's Razar.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-05-24

Mr.. Morgan Hill is resting com
tortably today and his condition
shows a slight improvement. He
is conscious, but cannot talk. He
seems to be on the road to re.
cOvery.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-05-24
One.

Migglesworth-Well. I see you're
back again Catch any Hsh?
Kuykendall tglaring At hIm)-i went
up north this time. you measIy chump.
TO get a wife
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-05-24

Signg& SHOW.
Card Writing
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-13
A GOOD MAN FOR
STATE SENATOR
DR.. S. F. Greene of Solon
In The Fight
His Nomination Next Monday Would
Mean Good Legislation for the Peo-
pie of This County.

DR.. selden f. Greene of solon, who
as candidate for State Senator Of
fers the people a chance 10 nominate
a man that has the best qualifications
for the office He is getting excellent
support from all parts of the County
and all feel that vote for him, Mon
day, at the Primaries is vote toward
bringing about the gest government.
DIR. Greene is a prominent physician
and surgeon and is widely known on
account of the high standing in his
profession. He was born in Athens,
Oct. Is, 1857, son of Fred G., and
Jane II. (HighD Greene.
DR.. Greene was educated at Som
erset Academy and after being grad
uated from Bowdoin Medical college
in the class of 1879 he entered the
Medical Department of the University
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-13
ONy MAN FOR
COMMISSIONER
$. y. Herrick Is Seeking the Office to
Represent the County.

S. W Herrick Of Harmony, prom
inent citizen and farmer believes that
his town should represent the county
as County Commissioner and he is
candidate in the Republican pri-
maries for the office He is of the old
New England sturdy stock. sound
judgment and business ability.
He was born in Harmony, the son
of J. w Herrick, one of the original
founders of the town. He is a mem
Der of the Masonic orders, L O. o. T.
and the Grange where he makes his
influence felt He has been tax col
leetor, a member of the school com
mittee and for several years he was
deputy sheriff under Sheriff F. p. Pen
nell. He has a wife and one son. the
son now carrying on the farm. Mr.
Herrick believes that he is receiving
good support throughout the county
and that he will be nominated next
Monday for the Office he seeks.
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eHILDREN'S EVENING.
Observed by \. L. o. z. Lodge Tues
day Evening.

A very pleasing program and an
enjoyable event was oeeasioned by
the observation of Children's night in
Eureka Lodge y. E. o. p. last Tues
day evening The following program
was given.
March. Children; recitation. Phyllis
Whiting; recitation, Reba Vail; piano
solo, yelma Fogg, solo, Goldie Keenc.
who responded to an encore; recita-
ton Phyllis Buker; duet, Dorothea
Clough and Helen Gates; piano solo,
Ruth Lawrence; recitation, Enrol
Buker; piano solo, Myra Akeley; reci-
tation, Virginia Stinchield; piano So
10, Annie Welch; recitation, Errol
Buker; recitation, Evelyn Viles; song
Christine Bsson and Evelyn Viles;
reading, Hazel Porter
Refreshments were served at the
close of the program.
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our church home But as | can not
do that | must content myself by say
ing to you, my brothers in the minis
try and to your people, we are glad
you are here. Members of the Senior
class of Bloomfield Academy and
Skowhegan High School we to would
welcome you.
We readily admit to feelings of
deepest interest in your young lives
as we think of the almost boundless
opportunities which are now yours.
We would be glad to add an element
of helpfulness to the joyful expert
ence of your graduating week.
The text is found in Samuel (firsD
17:40:49 And he took his staff in
his hand and chose him five smooth
stones out of the brook, and put them
in shepherds bag-and his sling was
in his hand and he drew near to the
Philistine-and David put his hand
in his bag and took thence a stone,
and slang it, and smote the Philistine
in his forehead and he fell upon his
face to the earth"
1t was but a block of marble. Some
body had hacked it and marred it, 1t
had been cast aside as worthless.
There it lay in rubbish heap. Year
after year passed. 1t had become
soiled with dust and dirt. 1t was
half buried in filth. Many passed by
it. Some saw it many did not But
there came day when a man saw it.
He was an artist. He was a real
artist. He could see what others
couldn't see, whether it was a land
scape, flower, block OF stone, or
marble. In this neglected. rejected
block of marble he could see some
thing. 1t might be an angel With
his hammer and chisel he went to
work to uncover this figure enclosed
in dirt and rough marble. Slowly
the imprisoned figure began to appear
For months he labored 1t takes time
sometimes years to do the best things
in this world. The chips flew here
and there. How he hammered away
Viii .eTerish eargerness.< Then he
capped the head of the chisel gently.
Now and again he steps back to note
Continued on Page Nine)
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REV. B. B. MERRILL
DIED TUESDAY
Funeral of Beloved Cler-
gyman Occurs Friday
Final Illness Va Brief Although His
Health Had Been Falling -
Months.

Tn passing or Oh Tuesday o Kes.
Benjamin Il Herrili the much losed
and respected pastor Of The Cougre-
eatioHal church in this village oe-
easioned feeling Of sorrow nor only
among the members Of that parish but
throughout the town. His Illness was
brief at the last and dated back since
Saturday, only. when he suffered a
paralytic shock from which he never
resained consciousness. For a period
Of some months however Mr.. Mer-
rill's health has been falling and LAST
April he resigned his pastorate Of the
local church TO take a needed rest.
lis resignation VAS not to take effect
nnuI July /, and his health while not
good had permitted him to continue
his preaching services and in another
column will b. found an abstract of
oHe Of his sermons delivered before
the X. OF p Lodge June . This WAS
his last sermon and rounded out X
actly IN years Of preaching service
Mr.. Merrill was born in Cumber-
land, Me, 81 years ago and had al
ways lived in this state with the ex-
ception OF about a years absence IA
Ohio. which was spent in studying.
His education was liberal on ha1-
ine been received in the Yarmouth
public schools and a Greeley Insfi-
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nomination at the June primaries of
William n Osborne, of Fairfield, as
the candidate for County Commits
sioner.
He is a man respected by his fell
low townsmen for his many sterling
qualities Born and brought up here,
all of us can speak of him with Ger
tainty and assurance. He possesses
a mind methodieal. business-like and
exact. His experience in affairs EN-
inently qualities him for the office. In
addition to carry ON large farm, he
has conducted a Spring Water bust
ness in Fairfield and WaterYille. For
several years elected a member of the
Board of Seleetmen. and serving the
last year as Chairman, it is the uni
versal opinion here that this town
never had an official superior to him
He retired voluntarily against the pro
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-13
RACCALAUREATE SERMON At BETHANY
CHURCH SUNDAY EVENING
Rev. George Merriam Delivered the Address.
Several Musical Numbers of Excellence

The auditorium of the Bethany
Raptist church was filled Sunday eve
ming and the rear parlor of the
church was opened to accommodate
the large number of persons who
were present to listen to the bacca-
laureate sermon delivered by Rev
George Merriam before the gradual
ing class of the Skowhegan High
school and Bloomfield academy.
The address which we are privi-
legged to partially print was one OF
rare interest and was full of helpful
suggestions for the % graduates in
attendance. The church was elabor-
ateIy trimmend in the class colors of
green and white, white flowers with
green foliage being the altar decora-
tons.
The meeting was presided over by
Rev. J. G. Osborne of the First Bap-
dst church and scripture was read
by Rev. H. G. McGlaufiin of the Meth
odst Episcopal church. Mrs. c. M.
Lambert presided at the organ and
the quartet was composed of Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Watson, Mrs. E. C. Dun
ton and Fred Nye.
The program was: Organ Prelude;
Doxology; Invocation; Anthem, Seek
Ye the Kingdom; Responsive Read
ing; Hymn, Holy. Holy, Holy; Solo,
The Flower of Calvary, Mrs. W. H.
Hawes; Scripture; Solo, Albert Wat
son; Prayer, Rev j. G. Osborne; Solo,
Mrs. Dunton; Hymn 161; Sermon:
Anthem, Jesus Savior Pilot Me,
Quartet; Prayer; Bepdiction; Pro-
cessional, Hymn 421; Organ Postlude.
Nr. Merriam's address was in part
as follows
L would be a pleasurable expert
enee to voice the feelings of welcome
which are in the hearts of my peo-
pie as you come here at this hour to
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-13

spoke on Incidents and "Reminiscences
connected with his recent journey to
the Pacific coast. talk was given
by L. L. Sandford on How shall we
protect our buildings from lightning,
and this was followed by remarks
from J. w Fogler. A paper on AS
others see US was ready by Mrs. Addie
C. Beal and another ON AS we see our
selves by Franklin Danforth.
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Lakewood Notes.

NJ - I -. :, -
ne LIN annual oPenihs al Lake
wood VIII be heia on MONDAY June
lIth, Wheh the ne" l'akeWood STOCK
20. VIII present Two performances AT
z.fo ana e.io y NJ. Oh lhe intensely
interesting domestic drama Paid III
full. Inc me- STOCK company con
sists oil ten PAYERS OF eAeeptlohaI
ability and talent ana a detailed ac-
count oil each IT. mbef ol the con- lpahY
VIII be found e,seWhefe III TINS issue.
Inc drama iald III ali Is con
sldered the m9st saeeessial OF the
plays by EnefAs waiter ana Is sure
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of New York from which institution he
He began the practice of his profess
sion at Athens but in 1881, he moved
to Solon where he has since resided
He has a large practice in Solon and
surrounding towns and is known as
one of the leading men of his profess
sion in the state.
Though extremely busy attending to
his professional duties he has always
! been ready to serve his town in any
capacity that the people asked him to
do. He has served as superintendent
of schools and secretary of the Board
of Health. He has been chairman of
the Republican Town committee and
was formerly a member of the County
Committee.
On October 16, 1881, DR.. Greene and
Miss Jennie Whipple of Solon were
married. The doctor is Past Master Of
keystone Lodge, F. & A. NJ; l. O. O.
F., and A. O. L. w
He is a person of excellent judgment
and is awake to the needs of the peo-
pie of this County and State and his
nomination would insure the best of
legislation for his constituents. Il is
with pleasure that we endorse Dr.
Greenes candidacy and We hope our
friends will agree with us that his
nomination for Senator would mean
candidate for this office whose honor
and integrity would invite votes ir-
respective of party.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-13
ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING
SUNDAY
George Rowe the Victim. 4 Resident
of the BigeIoN Hill District, SkoB-
hegan.

A case of accidental shooting oc-
Cured last Sunday in the Bigelow Hill
district of Skowhegan when a reyolYe:
carried by Charles Luce was acciden-
tally discharged the contents passing
into the leg of George Rowe a little
below the knee The wound is not
considered a DANGEROUS one.
Both of the young men are about
16 years of age and the sons of well
known families. The discharge was
purely an accidental one and Luce has
been greatly disturbed over the acoi-
dent.
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ANOTHER CLASS LEAVING
s. \. s.
Notes of Interest Which Mark the
Closing OF the Year OF 1912.

The usual commencement exercises
of the Skowheean High school are
largely omitted owing to the Seniors
taking a trip to Washington in pre-
ference to an elaborate closing of
their four-years' course at this insG-
tuition.
The graduating class numbers -
this year and the principle social
function OF this week will be
the Senior reception in Grange hall.
followed by a hop on Friday evening
The affair is in charge of Enroll Chase.
Blinn Goodrich and Leon symonds
The class picnic will be at Smithfeld.
Saturday
The class will receive their diplo-
mas, Friday afternoon, and there will
be no exercise marking the occasion
as the presentation will be entirely
informal.
The Commencement themes writer
by the members OF the Senior class
we're according 10 the nsudl custom,
submitted to judges and the honor of
writing the best themes for the young
gentlemen Went 10 Leon Symonds and
Roland kilkenney. and for the Young
ladies TO Marion Whittemore and Dor
is Rayner The subject for the male
members Of tie class WAS The Cali
for Men. and for the ladies' True
Haroism'
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OF the County to nominate him for
County Commissioner. He enters the
arena with the highest recommeda-
tons and as an illustration, the letter
below from one of the most prominent
men in the County, George G. Weeks
Will give the people an idea how he
stands with those who have had bust
hess and personal dealings with him.
The office calls for a man of the char
aeter and reputation that Mr. Os-
born bears The letter sent out by
Mr. Weeks without Mr.. Osborns So
Aeliation is as follows:
Dear Sir:
The Republicans of this town are
earnest and united in asking for the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-13
LOCAL SPEAKERS At RE-
PUBLICAN RALLY
Held Monday Evening Under the
Auspices of the Republican Club.
4 Good Audience.

Saturday evening there was a good
sized gathering of enthusiastic Re
publieans in the Republican club
rooms on the Island to hold a rally
and to listen to some of the prom
inent local men of that party
W. T. Seekins was the presiding
officer, being the president of the club
and his Introductory remarks before
each of the speakers added much to
the humor of the evening
The first speaker was Hon f. y.
Merrill who spoke very huently and
entertainingly on the subject of both
State and National issues He also
advanced his opinion as being that
the State would go strong for the Re
publican party this fall
William II HaWes. ESD was the
second speaker introduced and his
talk was on State Issues, also calling
attention to the notification OF laws
in different cities. Mr.. Hawes made
some very forceful talk about Ger
tain politician of the other party
The third speaker was Carleton 7
Merrill and he compared the record
of Democratic rule with Democratic
promises and said it was now up to
the people to decide for themselves
whether or not the promises made in
the last campaign has been fulfilled
TO such an extent as to warrant con-
tinuance of the power now held.
Music was furnished by male
quartet which during the evening was
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test of all leading citizens. His grasp
of details, his breadth of mind, his
sence of the economical administra-
ton of public affairs, his habits OF
sitting thing to the bottom, his i'm
partiality and fairness, as we'll as his
mistaken republieanism, are qualifi-
cations which recommend him to the
support of Republicans of Somerset
County.
| trust that you can and will assist
in his nomination, for no citizen of
this town would hesitate to say that
his selection would be credit to the
party and the County which, If nom
mated and elected. he would serve
with fidelity and ability
Respectfully,
GEO. G.. WEEKS.
Fairfield. Me, June 6, 1912.
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ANN0HCEMENT.
From Hon. Forrest colb, of bingham

To the Voters Of Somerset County.
shall BE- a candidate 6efore the
primaries net Monday June I'm.
for the Republican nomination for
State Senator from Somerset County.
For Two terms I have been a mem
Der Of the House Of Representatives.
and feel that il is worthy of nofe
that al the last election vas the onls