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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-28
FUTURE EX-PRES|DENTS OF THE UNITED
STATES ARE TO Be PENS|ONED
The Sum of $4,000 to Each Annually will be
Donated by Carnegie Foundation

the Presidential pension plan follows:
Provision has been made through
this Corporation for a pension for
each future eX-president and his wild
ow unmarried of twenty-five thousand
dollars ($25000) per year, as long as
these remain unprovided for by the
nation, that they may be able to spend
the latter part of their lives devoting
their unique knowledge gained of pub
lie affairs to the public good, free
from pecuniary cares.
These pensions will be promptly of
fered to the eX-Presidents or their
widows, so that no application will he
required from them"
When informed of the action OF the
Carnegie Corporation of New York in
providing pensions for future eX-Presi-
dents of the United States, President
Taft said it was a novel, very uneX-
pected proposition, but that he pre-
ferred to make no comment upon it,
tonight
In a speech before the Lotus Club of
New York City. lately, the President
hinted broadly that Congress should
provide for eX-Presidents so that they
would not lower the dignity of the
position they held when they re-en-
ter private life.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-28
MnhiliZing Troops.

The official explanation OF the cen.
sorship recently established at Wen
ma, is that the Austrian government
does not wish unnecessarily 10 alarm
the people by the spread of false OIL
exaggerated reports. The real reason
seems to be that decisive action has
been planned should Seryia refuse tc
yield and that war preparations have
been made for this purpose and also a.
counter-move to the Russion mob
ilization. While the mobilization OF
the Austrian forces is officially denied
it is admitted that precautionary
measures have been taken to bring
certain units up to peace strength
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-28

feed This was composed OF Two parts
bran and the remainder OF cotton
seed and sometimes gluten. Mr.
Weston in his years of practical eX-
perience considers the Gurnseys the
best for dairying. II is expected that
the mother of the youngest bull will
give $50 pounds of butter year as
a three year old according to pres
ent records. while the mother of the
older bull has tested for a year ~
pounds OF butter.
The animals purchased are To b.
shipped to Wisconsin shortly together
with five more head bought in Angus
Ia and nine purchased a Monmouth.
In all MI Tisnor has a herd OF lao
pure blood Gueruseys ON his Wiscon
sin farm. Ralph Weston is to ac-
company the animals to their dest-
nation
1t is custom of Air. Westos every
year. to sell OF his surplus stock, for
the purchase Of which he receives let
ters and offers from many of the diff
rereut states in The union and from
the opposite side of the continent
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-28
Many Children Killed.

A terrible panic vas caused sun
day afternoon. by the cry Of fre al q
moving picture show at Bilbao. Spain
About 80 children and others were
killed. Only one woman, up % a lat.
hour, Sunday. had been found among
the dead The number OF injured is
not known. as most OF them were
taken TO their homes hy friends
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-28
Engineers Gain Partial Victory.

Thirty thousand locomotive engine
crs on - Eastern railroads. have gain
cd apartial victory III their demand
for more wages, under the award an
nounced, by the Board Of Arbitration
In its decision. however, the board
holds that the public, which had nc
voice in the controversy and no choice
but to abide by the decision, had more
at stake than either engineers or rail
roads. and the report emphasizes the
necessity OF plans to safeguard the
public against the possibility OF ;u-
ture strike whose consequences it H.
picts in somber vein
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-28
A MONSON MAN WAS
SHOT IN The HEAD
Fred y. Spencer Was the Victim. Mis-
taken for Deer.

Fred s. Spencer, a prominent bust
ness man of Monson, died Thursday
night, as the result of a rifle bullet in
the head received while trailing deer
in the woods there Thursday Chas
Tyler of Foxcroft who is said to have
fired the shot. was prostrated as re
suit of the affair He said that he did
not know Spencer was in the vicinity
and that Spencer was evidently follow
ing the same tracks. When he saw
the bushes ahead of him move, Tyler
said he thought it was the deer and
fred, the bullet entering Spencar's
head The victim was 10 years Old.
A widow survives.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-28

on Baptist Hill; Mrs. Adde F. Delano,
Mrs. George H. Weston, Horace NJ
Nelson w of Skowhegan, and Walter
C. Weston of Boston. There are 13
grandchildren and five great grand
children.
The funeral obsequies were held
Wednesday afternoon at the home,
Rev. George Merriam officiating with
the assistance of Masonic ceremonies.
Interment was made in the South Side
cemetery
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Memorial.

The death of Francis Wilson Swan
occurred on the night of Nov 18th. He
was the fourth child and only son of
Francis Wilson Swan. and Mary A.
Littlefield. He was born in Skow-
hegan on July 9th, 1870.
The funeral services were held on
Saturday, Nov. 18th, at l O'Clock at
the home of his sister, Mrs. James Vel
lows, and were conducted by &c,
George Merriam The interment took
place on the South Side.
In the death of Frank W. Swan, his
friends have sustained an irreparahle
loss. BY wide circle of acquaint.
ances, and fellow townsmen. his loss
will also be deeply felt. He was cs-
teemed by all who knew him rs a man
of strict integrity, fearless in speak
ing for the right and independents in
acting up to it. He was Slow in MAX
ing friends, but steadlast in holding
them. To those who knew him best
his keen intelligence, and wide range
of information proved him to be a nan
of uncommon ability.
Not only was he wide reader but
at times a brilliant conyersatonalist
thoroughly interested and in sympathy
with all that was best in books and in
life. He formed decided and indie
pendent opinions and was abreast
with the lines III all ideas relatins
to human progress.
Generally. however, he was reserved
and taciturn, counting the favor Of
none, pursuing his own life in his
own way Yet his immediate family
and a few friends knew him as the
soul of kindness and generosity,
never weary of planning. laboring and
giving for the benefit OF those around
him.
On his retirement from active work,
about Is years ago, he built with his
own hands. one of the finest cottages
on the east shore of Hayden Lake.
This work like all he undertook, WAS
conscientiously and substantially
done, and entirely without assistance
Here he lived for the greater part
of the year deyoting his time 10 i'm
proving and identifying the home
which he had built
AS the seasons come aud go the
dwellers on the east shore will miss
the familiar sight of his canoe cross
ing the blue water or his kindly pres
ence standing among the flowers that
he planted for others to gather At
the last, the friend who was with him,
said he turned to take Il farewell look
at the lake and at the home where he
had spent so many happy hours, and
the lake and the place that he loved
were in his mind as he stood ON TIC
shore OF a broader stream.
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THE DEATHS OF SEVERAL
SKOWHEGAN CITIZENS
The Passing Out of Four Men Who
Were Well Known to the People OF
This Community.
John Weston.

Monday morning, the 10th marked
the passing out of John Weston, one
of the oldest citizens of Skowhegan at
the elegant farm home where he had
resided for the past 81 years. Mr..
Westons age was 8S years.
John Weston was born March 10,
1924, in Bloomfield on the farm now
occupied by L. G. Trafton. He was
the son of Alvin and Abigail Weston,
and was a direct descendant of Jo-
seph Weston, who came to Maine from
Concord, Mass, in 1771 or 1872. Jo-
seph Weston has figured largely in
Skowhegans history, having served
as a guide along the Kennebec river
for the famous Benedict Arnold eX-
pedition in 1775. John Weston was one
of a family of 13 children of whom two
survive him. They are William Harri-
son of Skowhegan and James b., OF
Madison, the latter being in Florida
for the winter
Mr.. Weston was educated in the
Skowhegan schools and In 1S49 be-
came one of the seekers for gold IN
the far away California. His trip
there was made with much difficulty
by the way of Cape Horn, and con-
sumed about six months time. HIS
stories of that trip and his experiences
there were most interesting and TINS
aged gentleman has entertained many
with the tales of the forty miners.
He made his way directly to the gold
fields where he remained for some IT
months, engaged in placer mining. he
was fairly successful in his efforts
there and made the return home In
much shorter time, the trip back be-
ing by the way of the Isthmus OF Pan
ANA to New York. Since 1851, the
wear of his return, he has resided IN
Skowhegan, settling down to the work
of farming. In this profession, Mr.
Weston was most successful, the
Weston farm being known for miles
around. 1t contains about 22O acres
of land, while the buildings far sur
pass those of the ordinary farmer. Up
until nine years ago, Mr.. Weston con-
timed to manage his estate himself
but since then his son, Nelson W.
Weston has assumed the care and
management of the place and together
with Mrs Weston, has made the de-
clining years of the aged parent, very
care free.
In the public life of the community
the deaceased was we'll known. For
nearly half century he had served as
one of the directors of the Skowhegan
Trust Co, or as it was formerly known
the, Second National bank He was
also a member of Somerset Lodge F. q
A. M, and DeMolay Commandery. For
two years he served Skowhegan on its
board of selectmen and for five years
was tax collector. He was also for
merly a member of the Republican
Town committee. While not mem
Der Oh any CuuiSh' ho "o0 ihN~
in the Bethany church and at the time
of it's erection, he gave literally to-
ward the building fund.
Mr.. Westons wife was Miss Susan
McTntire and her death occurred in
1905. He was the father of eight chill
dren, six of whom are living. They
are Mrs. Lizzie F. Healey, who has
taught nearly 100 terms of school in
Skowhegan, and who is now teaching
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-28
POPULAR VOTE FOR
PRESIDENT
Total Vote Polled by
Wilson, 6,156,748


The popular vote for President il
the election of 1912 shows that Wilson
polled throughout the country a toIa'
of G.l56,7 ,74S votes; Roosevelt ,. 92S,-
14O and Taft 3,376,422 The Socialist
vote for President amounted to 673,-
1873, with the Socialist count still un.
finished in seven states. Chafin Pro
hibitionist. with IA number OF states
missing. received 160,644.
In 1908 Bryans popular vote was
6,393. 1872. and that of Taft 7.637.676.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-28
John W. Mitchell.

Funeral services for the late John
w. Mitchell were held at the Mitchell
home in Norridgewock. three miles
from this village, Sunday. The clergy
man in attendance was Rev. George
Merriam of the Bethany Baptist
church. Mr.. Mitchell had only lived
in this vicinity for a short time. His
age was 63 years, and he is survived
by a widow
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-28
Lawrence's Thanksgiving Day.

Preparations for an unusual
Thanksgiving day celebration are be
ing made this year. by the City OF
Lawrence. Mass. the scene of last win
ter's great textile strike We are
thankful for the restoration of peace
and good order says report of the
Citizens committee Bells will he
rung and flags displayed on a scale
attempted usually only on thu Fourth
of July.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-28
Make =. Jewett.

Make S. Jewett died Monday at his
home in the south part of the towr
owing to an attack of heart disease
His age was 66 years, and his birth
place was Skowhegan, having been the
son of Maxim and Almira Tinkhan
Jewott. He was never married ant
had followed the profession of farm
ing
Funeral services were hold Nonda'
forenoon at the late home OF the de
ceased, Rev. Theodore Halbert Will
son of the Congregational church Off
ciating.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-28
Burned to Death.

Hundreds Of insau. an feeble
minded persons of al ages and both
sexes in a group OF institutions at Am
ity, L. /, for the mentally icted
were thrown into great excitement ty
fire which ragged there. Sunday One
inmate was burned to death, two frame
buildings Of the group we're DESTROYED
and while the FIRE Threatened other
buildings, several hundred inmates
were led out in confusion
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-28
MacVeagh t>k> Bantz 10 Resign.

Secretary Macy. aeh mas asked for
the resignation of Gideon E Bantz as
assistant treasurer o. the I. S be-
cause he is said not 10 be in svmpatky
with the administrative polieT OF the
secretary Of The treasury. Mf. Bantz
will be succeeded b. Christian :;
Pearce. at present chief Of the d,e-
ision or banks. loans and postal say
ings
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-28

At the meeting of the Pythian Sis
terhood held last Friday night. Mrs.
Emma Thompson entertained those
present with a reading and G. J. Wen
dell played victrola selections. Dur
ing the evening, candies, nuts and
punch were served by Mrs. Thompson
and Mrs. A. NJ. Knight. At the next
meeting. Dec. 9th. there will be work.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-28

The Phueathea class of the Firs'
Baptist church was entertained Mon
day evening hy Mrs David stewart
There was a good sized attendance
and the meeting was an interesting
one. The subject for study was
American Indians. and paper on
Indians which was written by the
late Miss Carrie PhIbrick was read
by Mrs. f W. Marble Light refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-28

The woman who lives up to the ex-
pectations of her hired girl should be
admitted without question when she
knocks at the pearly get.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-28

Go to the gas meter, thou student,
and learn TO be a lightning calculator.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-28
Much Franking Caused Dehcit.

Political campaign material trans
mitted free of charge through the
mails accounted, according TO pest Off
ce department records, for the differ
ence between postal surplus and q
postal defect for the last fiscal year
ending June 80 An account malle0
to Congress shows that postage at the
ordinary rate on this matter would
have netted the government nearly
$2OOOO.O0o. About $3.250,ooo of this
would have been paid on political
documents.
Run Down by BlOOdhOund> aud Guards
Samuel Russell was run down by
blood hounds and mine guards in the
mountains during Thursday night and
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-20
|the general information concerning
the work
PIONEERS HOLD REUNION

Deer Lodge, Mont, Aug 20. This
being the fftieth anniversary of the
discovery Of gold in Montana, the an
nual meeting Of the Montana Pho
neers, which opened here today for
a session Of three days. partakes Of a
double Importance, as the commemo-
ration Of an interesting event in the
history Of the state andas d friendly
reunion Of the surviving pioneers
who, in the early days OF the present
commonwealth laid the foundation for
its future greatness and prosperity.
Deer Lodge played rather important
part in the early history Of this state
and many of the visiting pioneers at
some time resided here during their
early experiences. The citizens have
arranged an elaborate program for
the entertainment OF the visitors.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-20
CONVICI'S Child
DIES IN THE
CAPITAL
MOTHER IS A CONDEMNED MUIR
pEREss, WHO is NOW IN
DEEP GRIEF

Santa Fe, N. M, Aug. 2O.A dozen
little girls, wearing white dresses,
grouped about a tiny white casket
at the cathedral yesterday afternoon
and tenderly bore the body Of little
Belle Eandoval-Anderson. the babe Of
Isabelle sandoval. convicted murder
eas before the altar, where brief fun
eral services were held. The babe
was born just four months ago and
died Sunday afternoon OF summer
complaint.
The mother wept in her cell at the
state prison. but did not attend the
funeral as the state had relieved her
of all claim to the child, except a
mothers love, which it seems, she
still retained despite her hardened
life. The babe was laid to rest in
San Rosario cemetery while the chill
dren sang hymn.
The history Of this case is a story
of crime, sorrow and suffering that
reads almost like fiction. The mother,
a young woman. was found guilty Of
having assisted in the murder Of her
stepfather in Torrance county about
a year ago. His body was burned.
She was sent here to prison and four
months ago, gave birth to- child.
She was removed from prison to a
local hospital where the babe vas
born. When told that she could not
keep the babe, she fought like a tig-
ress, but it was taken from her and
adopted by Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson, a
colored couple, who provided we'll for
it. A few days ago it became i'll and
was taken to a local hospital where
it died of summer complaint, al
though every care was given It. A
public subscription was raised by
kind-hearted persons in order to give
the poor child decent burial. The
mother was unconsolable when told
that the babe was dead
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-20
FLORISTS AT CHICAGO.

Chicago, Ill, Aug. 20.--With large
attendance Of delegates from ali
parts of the United States and Cana
da, the annual convention Of the So
ciety Of American Florists and Orna-
mental Horticulturists assembled in
Chicago today. The initial session
was devoted to the exchange Of greet
ings and the annual reports Of ofIic-
ers and committee. The convention
will continue until Friday. Among the
interesting matters to be considered
and acted upon win be proposal for
the erection Of permanent memorial
to the late William Robertson smlth,
for many years superintendent OF the
National Botanic Garden in Washing
ton.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-20

" the Interstate commission will al.
low the companies to somewhat re-
coup themselves for these increased
outlaws The strong roads. however.
have about discounted all hostile in.
fluences.
General trade prospects are encour-
aging for the reasons stated above.
Larger offerings Of commercial paper
testify that merchants are well pre-
pared for increased activity. The
opinion as to the effect Of politics
on business is divided. The majority
believe, and with reason. that politics
have done their worst and have been
amply discounted. Western business
men are certainly paying little atten-
tion to politics In the east. however.
the situation is somewhat different.
Big financial interests do not like the
attitude Of labor and the government
towards the railroads. Two months
Of hot tariff discussion are closely
ahead Of us. Many OF our great I'M
dustries would be seriously disturbed
by any radical revision Of the tariff,
which will be the main issue during
the campaign this fall. Such a dis
turbance would be reflected in finan-
cial quarters While the west is con-
trolled chiefly by local Influences. the
east is unavoidably controlled by ma
tional and international interest;
hence it's sluggishness in responding
to western optimism. After all, It Is
possible that too much attention is
being paid to political considerations.
Congress will shortly adjourn. Then
the opportunity for legislative disturb
ance will be over, and after the No
vember election the necessities for
political fireworks will be less urgent.
Considering this fact, and that radi-
calism, though not dead, Is declnlng IN
all parts Of the country, there is rea-
son for taking more hopeful views
regarding national political affairs
This market hasIa strong undertone.
A considerable rise has already taken
place, which may induce temporary re-
actions; but in the absence Of any
injury to the crops or other develop
ments of an unfavorable nature, we
anticipate more active and wider
market The vacations will soon be
over and then we may safely look for
increasing activity.
HENRY CLEWS.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-20
INDIANA Observation-Disclosures

Orleans, Ond.. Aug. 2O.-The two.
days summer meeting Of the Indiana
Horticultural society opened here to.
day with an unusually large attend
ance. The Visiting members were en-
tertained at luncheon this noon at
the home Of Mr.. ]. A. Burton and
after luncheon they were taken by
him through the society's experiment.
al orchards. At the business meet
ings tonight and Wednesday morning
Senator Joseph Dunlap, Of Illinois;
Professor Wendell Paddock Of the
horticultural department Of the Ohio
State University; Thomas p Little
page Of Washington, D. c., and sever
al other experts will deliver address
es.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-20
MARSHALL IS NOTIFIED.

indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 2O.-Enthu-
siasm was the keynote Of the big
meeting held at the state fair grounds
here today for the formal notifica-
tion Of Governor Thomas r. Marshall
OF his nomination for vice president
Of the United States by tine demo
cratic national convention at >Balti-
more. Leading democrats from many
states attended the demonstration
The program was confined almost
wholly to the notification speech by
Alton B. Parker of New York and the
acceptance address of Governor Mar.
shall Thomas Taggart, former chair
man Of the democratic national com
mittee, presided over the exercises
and Samuel M. Ralston, democratic
nominee for governor Of Indiana, de.
livered the Introductory address
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-20
UTICA 70 CELEBRATE

Utica, N. y, Aug. 2O.-Hon. James
S. Sherman is to be formally notified
tomorrow that he has been renomin
ated for vice president Of the United
States on the republican ticket The
ceremonies will be held in Roscoe
ConkIing Park and 1t is expected thai
a crowd Of 100000 persons will at
tend. Senator Sutherland Of Utah
will make the notification address and
Vice President Sherman will accep'
in a short speech.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-20

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Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-20

Bernalillo confirmed the report that
the young couple had been welded.
Miss Ruggles and Donohue, it is said
have been engaged for several
months. Mrs. Ruggles, it is said, for.
bade her daughter Donohue's com
pany. with the result that the girl left
home and went to live with friends.
Donohue is driver Of the team at the
Highland fire station and is about "a
years old.