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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18
EYESIGHT OF CHILDREN
Injustice Often Done to Pupils witt
Imperfect Vision.

Great injustice Is often done to
children by accusing them of obsti.
macy or inattention, when in reality
they are the subjects of physical de-
feets of sight or hearing. Those
with high degree of long sight are
particularly liable to be misunder-
stood. Although they can see distant
objects better than near ones, they
sometimes hold the book close to the
eyes to make the print appear larger
and thus partially compensate for
their dimness of vision.
Children with astigmatism, also,
often appear stupid or fnattentive.
is sometimes called SLOW sight
That is, they do not recognize word
quickly on first sight, but it seems to
come to them afterward. The defect
in their vision consists in not being
able to bring into focus at the same
time the perpendicular and horizontal
lines of the letters. The mental eff
forts to get this combination of focus
causes the delay noticed.
When the constituencies OF the part
of the eye which receives the image
becomes exhausted from fatigue or
other cause, the impression of a larg-
err image is required and the book is
held closer to the eyes; instead, it
should be laid aside.
Children with long sight or astig-
matism often struggle on for years
under painful disadvantages, until f.
nally they break down utterly and it
has to be decided whether they had
better give up school. Such children,
of course, need glasses, and are old
enough to wear them if they are old
enough to study The glasses may
not be becoming, but neither are
headaches, bloodshot eyes, wrinkled
eyebrows, half-closed lids, or a squint,
any or all of which may be the only
alternative so far as personal appear
ance is concerned.
Many people of a conservative turn
Of mind, ignore the Importance of a
child being able to continue his edu-
cation with comfort and safety, and
express themselves as greatly shock
ed when they see a child with specta-
Giles. They ignore the fact that such
children, In the good old time when
they themselves were young, were
compelled to give up study altogether
or to struggle painfully and irregu-
larly for partial education.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18
Ask MIR. Brown
Here's Some Important News for
Men Who are Growing Bald.

People who have taken our word for
it that PARTISAN SAGE is the real
hair grower, beautifier and dandruff
cure have never been disappointed.
Here's the word of person who took
our word
Il have been using PARTISAN
SAGE about year. When l began to
use it | had only light "fuzz" on my
head. Now | have a good thick
growth, and it is growing thicker and
longer right along. Many people
don't believe it can be done, but
know from my own experience with
PARTISAN SAGE that it can; rec
ommend it in the fullest confidence.
-Gainse Brown, 70S North Fillmore
St, Maryville, Mo.
The above statement was made to
DR. c. d. Koch of the Koch Pharmacy,
Maryviile, Mo-, April 30, 1911. Large
bottle so cents at G. r. Fogg's and
druggists everywhere. 1t is guaran-
teed. 1917
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18
FOR AGED PEOPLE
Old Folks Should be Careful In Their
Selection of Regulatiye Medicine.

We have safe, dependable, and
altogether ideal remedy that is par
| ticularly adapted to the requirements
of aged people and persons of weak
constitutions who suffer from consti-
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 guaran-
! tee that it shall cost the user nothing
| if it fails to substantiate our claims.
This remedy is called Rexall Order
lies.
ReXall Orderlies are eaten just like
candy, are particularly prompt and
agreeable in action, may be taken at
any time, day or night; do not cause
diarrhoea, nausea, gripping, excessive
looseness, or other undesirable effects
They have a very mild but positive
action upon the organs with which
they come in contact, apparently act
ing as regulative tonic upon the re-
Taxed muscular coat of the bowel,
thus overcoming weakness, and aid
ing to restore the bowels to more
vigorous and healthy activity. Three
sizes, 10c, 25c, and SOC Sold only at
our store-The Rexall Store. F. w.
Buchanan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18
Rlnndnra of ROYAL Authnrs.

Royal authors sometimes need a
deal of editing A glazing instance Is
Frederick the Great, whose spelling
and punctuation astounded Carlyle,
says the London Chronicle. "A steure"
for "a cette heure" Was a specimen OF
the former. and as tor punctuation,
he never could understand the mys-
terry of 1t; he merely scatters a few
commas and dashes as If they were
shaken out OF pepper box upon his
page and so leaves It."
How. asks Carlyle, can such sioven-
illness be explained in a king who
would have ordered arrest for the
smallest speck of mud on mans bun
belt. indignant that any pipe clayed
portion of a man should not be per
fectly pipe clayedY" He can only con-
clude that Frederick really cared lit
tie about literature after all Also
he never minded snuff upon his own
chin, not even upon his waistcoat and
breeches." II am king and above
grammar" said another monarch.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18
MAINE MAN To 60
NORTH
Donald B. Mcmillan to
Go to Arctic Regions
The Trip Will Last From Feb. t,
May-DangerOus Undertaking.

Scientific discoveries of immense
Importance, the addition of a vast
territory to the charted land of the
globe and the possible meeting with
a hitherto unknown race of people
are some of the objects shortly to
be sought by Donald B. Mcmillan, the
Maine man who was Peary's assistant
on the dash to the pole, and who in
few months is TO set out for that
mysterious Artic region called Crock
er Land.
With George Borup and but two or
three other white men, Mcmillan will
start for the farthest north in July, to
be lost to civilization for two years, to
endure hardships such as only intrep-
i'd explorers know, and, If successful,
to write his name high on the list of
discoveries.
A portion of the two years, princi-
pally during the long Artic winters,
the little band is to be able to enjoy
what the explorers consider compare
tive comfort. Housed for the winter
in weather that drives the mercury
down as far as so degrees below zero,
they may indulge in such benefits of
civilization as bathing, an occasional
change of diet, and the necessity of
doing only two weeks sledging out
of each month.
But on their great dash to the I'M
charted region which Peary sighted
and called Crocker Land, no such lux
uries will be possible. The dash will
last from the first of next February
until the first of May, and they must
always face the possibility of being
cut off by open water in the spring
and orced to suffer or starve to
death.
They will have two meals day, al
ways the same. Their breakfast will
be a conglomeration of one quart of
tea, eight ounces of crackers and
eight ounces of pemmican-a COM
nation of two-thirds fibre and one
third beef suet mixed with sugar and
raisns. All these ingredients will be
combined in one grotesque piece de
resistance" and swallowed to give
strength for the days work.
Then, after anywhere from eight to
IL hours sledging, according to
weather and ice conditions, during
which the thoughts of each man is
steadfastly bent on what he would
order to eat if he were only back
home again, the same menu will be
served for supper.
The kind of experiences that the in
trepid little band expect to encoun-
ter, the purposes of their trip, and the
things they hope and expect to &C
complish, are told to the Sunday Post
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18
DICKENS AS He WAS IN 1889
interesting Description of Great
Writer Published in the Knlcker.
booker of That Year.

In person he is a little above the
standard height. though not tall. His
figure ia slight, without being meagre.
and Is well proportioned The face,
that first object Of physical interest, Is
peculiar, though not remarkable, An
ample forehead is displayed under a
quantity OF light hair, worn In a mass
on one side rather jauntily. and this
ls the only semblRnce OF dandyism
In his appearance. His brow is
marked, and his eye, though not large,
Ia bright and expressive The most
regular feature Is the nose. which
may be called handsome. an epithet
DOT applicable to his lips. which are
too large. Taken altogether. the
countenance, which is pale without
sickness, Ia in repose extremely
agreeable and indicative Of great re-
tinement and intelligence.
Mr.. Dickens manners and converse
ton. except perhaps In the perfect
abandon among his familiars. have no
exhibition of particular wit, much less
Of humor, He Is mild in the tones Of
bis voice, and quiescent, evincing
habitua4 attention to etiquette and the
conventionalisms Of polished circles.
His society Ia much sought after and.
possibly to avoid the invitations press
ed upon him. he does not reside in
London, but with a lovely wife and
two charming children occupies re-
treat In the vicinity. He is about 26
years OF age. but does not look more
than % or "a. MI Dickens Is en-
drely self-made, and rose from an
humble station by virtue of his moral
worth, his genius and his industry
From the Knickerbocker, August,
1899.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18
Safe Hints for Good Health.
Don't hurry your meals.

Don't hurry your meals.
Don't eat when overtired, rest few
moments before eating. 1t will pay
you.
Don't borrow time for work that
belongs to rest or sleep.
Don't neglect the first symptoms of
illness or disordered digestion.
Don't allow the bowels to become
constipated, but if you are so unfor-
tunate, don't delay taking one or two
teaspoonfuls Of IL F." Atwood 8
Medicine or Bitters on retiring at night.
They have record of sixty years and
never fail to relieve constipation and
biliousness.
All dealers have them In large bottles
for thirty-fve cents. Be sure to get the
IL. F." kind. A generous sample
mailed free on request by the IL. F. -
Medicine Co.. Portland Me.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18
Man converses With Animals.

Charles Kellogg of California has
started out to convince the Harvard
faculty of his ability to talk with ami
mals. His life has been spent In the
Sierra Nevadas. and his studies In
clude the vocal sounds made by bears,
squirrels, lizards, rattlesnakes and
crickets. Indeed. he claims profcien-
cy In fifteen animal languages. He
has a peculiar palate. with no tonsils,
and entirely lacks the cord connecting
the teeth with the lips. To these Pc
culiarities he partly ascribes the ease
with which he initiates the sounds OF
Insects and animals. Some OF his oh
servations and ideas are. 1t Is said, a.
least interesting. II not convincing.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18
The Danger After Grip.

lies often in rundown system
Weakness, nervousness, lack of APP
petite, energy and ambition, with dig
ordered liver and kidneys often fol-
low an attack of this wretched dis
ease. The greatest need then is
Electric Bitters. the glorious tonic,
blood purifier and regulator of stom-
ach, liver and Fidneys. Thousands
have proved that they wonderfully
strengthen the nerves, build up the
system and restore to health and
good spirits after an attack of Grip
If suffering, try them. Only So cents
Sold and perfect satisfaction suaran-
teed by F. w. Bucknam. Sampson e
Ayore. The Fuller Drug Co, G. r.
Fogg
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18

Departures-5.O0 a. m, $40 a. m., 1901 p. m
and 10 p. m for Boston, Portland and all
points west OF Wateryllle. The 23O p. IN.
tram Via Augusta only. At 500 a.. m, Sic a.
N. 30 p. m for bangor and stations East
9i aterville. AAt l20l p. IN. for Durham,
flttsneld. Newport, Bangor, Aroostook
county, Arlington County, ST John and
Halifax. sundays at 8. - "a III. and 2 90 y. IN.
lor boston and Portland via Augusta, and
ior Bangor and way stations.
ArfNals-745 a. IL. from Augusta and
" aterNllle. 1923 a. m, from Portland, OAK
and, Augusta, Bangor and Waterville. 445
D. m and BID y. IN, from all points. sun.
days 1910 a. IN. from Portland aud Bangor
Ito p. ~ from Boston and Portland via Au.
gusta and from Bangor
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18

When a medicine must be given to
young children it should be pleasant
to take. Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy is made from loaf sugar and the
roots used in its preparation give it
a flavor similar to maple syrup, max
ing it pleasant to take. 1t has no su-
perior for colds, Group and whooping
cough. For sale by G. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18
Almost A Miracle.

One of the most startling changes
ever seen in any man, according to
w. B. Holsclaw, Clarendon, Tex, was
effected years ago in his brother
He had such a dreadful cough" he
writes, that all our family thought
he was going into consumption, but
he began to use DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, and was completely cured by
ten bottles. Now he is sound and
we'll and weighs 218 pounds. For
many years our family has used
this wonderful remedy for Coughs
and colds with excellent results. I"
It's quick, safe, reliable and guaran-
teed. Price so cents and $100. Trial
bottle free at F. w. Bucknam, Samp-
son & Avore, The Fuller Drug Co. G.
r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18

Constipation brings many ailments
in It's train and is the primary cause
OF much sickness. Keep your bowels
regular madam, and you will escape
many OF the ailments to which wo-
men are subject Constipation is a
very simple thing, but like many
simple things. 1t may lead to serious
consequences. Nature often needs a
little assistance and when Chamber
lain's Tablets are given at the first
indication, much distress and suffer
ing may be avoided. Sold by G. r.
Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18
Serious Omission,

The new millionaire's banquet table
was spread, and the guests about to
be summoned
Are you sure there are no report
ers present." anxiously asked the host
OF the butler.
I've made cerain OF 1t. sir"
Then go out and get few" re-
Joined the host-Canadian Courier.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18

Clean jananned trays by rubbing
them over with little olive oil. and
then polishing It OFF with soft cloth
Arthur Burrill left home, Tuesday.
where he will enter the Maine Cen
trail hospital, Lewiston, for a surgl-
cal operation. His many friends are
anxious for his health.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18
KINEO TO OAKLAND

!-Stop ON signal or on notice to COnductor
CONNECTIONS.
At Somerset junction, with Canadian
Pacific Railway. At Kineo station with
Gohurn Stea boat Company for all points
On MOosehead Lake.
II. u. Waldron, Gen. Passenger Agt.,
MORRIS MCDONALD,
Vice President and General Manager
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18

"Doan's Ointment cured me Of eczema
that had annoyed mo long time The
cure was permanent Hon, ). W,
Matthews. Commissioner Labor Stalls
ties. Augusta. Me.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18

Doctors are the meanest class OF
men"
What makes you say that2"
Even when they treat man thSX
make him pay for it"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18
MOlNE -NkhhhlNS ihNHAO Send for

our Catalogue GfRsal Estate Bargains. Good
farms At all prices fro IN $500 TO $4,000. E.A.
NJ ERRIMAN Real Estate Agent MadlsonMS
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18
FREE BOOK

600 Page Book free. on the Treatment
and Care of Horses. Cattle. Sheep, Dogs,
Hogs and Poultry, also Stable Chart to
hang up, mailed free.
For Every Living Thing on the Farm
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics.
A. A. For FEvERs. Mnk Fever. Lung Fever.
u. II. For sPRAINs. Lameness. Rheumatism.
q. e. For SORE Throat. Epl1ootic. DIstemper.
d. ID. For WORMS, Bots. Grubs.
L. Z. For COUGHS. Colds. InnuenEa.
F. r. For collie. Bell, DIArrhea.
G. G. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
II. II. For KIDNEY aud BLADDER disorders.
/. l. ForsKIN Disc Uses Mango. Kruptlona.
}. X. For BAD CONDITION. Indigestion.
At druggists or sent prepaid on receipt
of price. 60 cts. each.
HUMPHREYS HoMEo MEDICINE CO.. Corner
William aud Ann Strrets. New York.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18

When mice prosper it is a sign of
lazy cats.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-10
REPAIRS BEING MADE
ON COUNTY
JAIL
Among the Other Things a
New Addition Will be
Erected.

Crookston Times: At the last meet
ing of the county board of commits
%sioners, it was decided to repair the
county Jail as it was in a bad condi-
ton, and very unsanitary. Architect
keck was requested to draw plans
for an annex and to estimate the
cost Of renovation will cost the coun-
ty $4,000.
The sheriff's home is being entirely
remodeled and will be away from the
Jail proper. as it should be. New
floors are being laid, it is being re-
papered, and new rooms added. The
sherif's office will be changed to- the
anneX or the Jail proper. The part
OF the building which has always been
used for the prisoners will remain
the same, except that the cells will
be enlarged and will be made sani
tary.
The annex which is being built on
the northwest corner, near the court
mouse, will be used for the juveniles.
women, and the insane. and will be
separated from the rest Of the Jail.
Inls part will be as up to date as any
jail in the state. and the sanitary con-
ditions will be excellent. New plumb
ing and heating apparatus will be put
IN n shower baths will be added,
The cell padding will be Of the very
best in both parts. The jailors' apart
ments have been changed from the
old part to the upper part of the new,
50 hat the jailor may be as near as
possible to the prisoners. The com
missioners have agreed to tear down
the red shed hat has been used for
a storage house, and which will rive
h grounds a much better appear
ance and will give the Jail more light.
The building will be ready for occu-
pancy about the middle Of next
month or the first Of October.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-10
Look Who's Here

Dacotah-Max NJ. Yargen and NJ
\. F,spey. Minneapolis; II. L. Katz
ST. Paul; f. a. Bain. Rochester
Mimi: r. f. McGresor. Crookston
Mimi: f. Smith-Peterson. Park Riv.
er: E, r. Nerny. Park River; D. G
Donovan, Langdon: +. G. Koch ano
Peter Koch, Fremont, ILL.,; William
o'Connell, Chicago: O. q. Rieeeo
minneapolis; w. B. Smith, Chicago;
w. i. Pierce. Lakota; L. f. Charist
Moorhead. J. r. Brennan. Antler; o
l.. Hoppe. c. j. Wheelock, Minneapo.
lis; f. Longtime. Red Lake Falls; Mrs
L. F. Strons, Calgary, Alta; s. Fl
knudson. Lakota: ]. r. frame. Graf.
tom; Mrs. ]. II. Frame, Grafton: Rich,
ard Royd. Lansdon; l. Locken. Aneta;
Ford. Charles p. Stanley and j. X
k~avanaueh. Minneapolis; I. f. Math,
cws Boston.
+. link. Fargo: r.. c. Lang. Sask.
Can: II. ~Felsenhers, ST. Paul; Mark
Paulson, Petersburg; \. H.. Morrow
Bemidii; +. Severson, Petersburg: NJ
f. Haley, Duluth; +. e. Boom. Har.
vay Rickett and X. F.. Cotton. ST
Paul: Mrs B. Halverson, Hatton: L
L. Whittle, ST. Paul: c. r. Hanson
St. Paul; E. T. Ericsson. Minneapolis
Imperial-S. A. Mosman. Fosston:
F. G. Davis, Bartlett: o. a. Burdick
Cavalier: {. G. Fischer. Fargo; A
Price. Morden. Man; Mrs A. T. Fies-
ton, Fargo: C.. l.. Byrne. Greenville
Mich: q. G. Wolfe. Marion. Ia: Mrs
II. Herman, Marvel: c. D. Knox
Sterling. ILL.,; A. r. Lasham. Devils
Lake: Harold Martinson and George
Martinson. Minneapolis: B. W. Nc
.Ginnis. Chenora, Ill.
Frederick--C. j. Mahon, Minneap.
oils: Bert HER and ]. +. Eaton. Chi
ago: f. Fl. ZiSka, New York; F. w
Jordan. st. Paul: c. +. Way. Mime
apolis: Clyde Bart. Jamestown: f. G
Erickson. Cavalier: p. 3. Wolfson
Minneapolis. George w. Phillips
Minneapolis: j. A. Hedor. Minot; FREQ
Schwanl. Chicaeo: George Vowles
Detroit, Mich; l. NJ. Welk, Glasston
Northern-A. Miller and NJ. H
Curry, Minneapolis; W. E. Kelsey
Crookston; A. Z. Renerton, Mime
apolis: p. r. Towner. Fargo; A
Burke. kempton; Oscar Larson, Min
nearolis; Berton Olson. Chicago: j
f. Buttree. Valley City; A. Anne
Buxton; Ray Holmes, Devils Lake.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-10
FARMERS URGED TO
PREPARE GRAIN EXHIBIT

Samples Of grain and vegetables,
which their owners think are worthy
of exhibition at the big Minnesota
state fair, should be kept and sent
down to the big exposition. Sullivan
brothers, who have their offices in thu
First National bank building in thfS
city. are working together with the
Polk county committee on this propo-
sition and any vegetable or grain
samples can be left with them and
they will be properly tagged and
placed with the Polk county exhibit.
Growers should take an especial
pride in having Polk county we'll
represented among the exhibits. The
county is ranked as one of the big
gest and best in the North Star state
and If the growers will take pains
to loo after their individual ends
Of the exhibit it will undoubtedly be
a prize winner.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-10
Fresh Flowers
at johnson Floral Co.
INsTAI,LED.

Bismarck. N. D., Aug. 1o.-The con-
stitution Of the Bismarck chapter. No.
10 of the Royal Arch Masons and in
%stllation Of officers were held Friday
night at the Masonic temple. Arson
Bartlett of Mandan, who has the dis
tinction of being the most excellent
past grand high priest conducted the
meremonies assisted by Colonel I. N.
steen, H. P. Missouri Chapter No. 1,
and ". E. Miller Of Mandan. The fol-
lowing officers were installed with an.
%propriate ceremonies:
H. r. Berndt. H. P.
A. p. Lenhart. K.
William O'Hara, 8.
6. F. Dullam, treasurer.
F. E. Luehe, secretary.
A. B. WEIGH, c. Of H.
w. 8. Casselman. P. S.
g. H. Russ. Jr.. r. A. G.
G. w. Wolbert, M. of 3 v.
A. J. Mckenzie. M. Of 2 v.
Charles c. Root, M. Of I v.
]. L. Bell, s.
Following the installation those
present retired to the club rooms
where a social hour was enjoyed.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-10
Father Raufast Busy.

Walhalla Mnuntaineer. There was a
large attendance at the Roman Cath
"lic church on sunday. n of the
iargts1 for some time. After the morn
ing mass. q church meeting was held.
at which the affairs of the parish
We're discussed i'm full and many mat
tors of importance We're disposed of.
Father Raufast is taking an energetic
hold of the work and is disposed to
make every effort for the good of the
church. 1t seems quite probable. now.
that q rectory will be erected on the
church land. adjacent to the church,
as 4 homo Of the pastor.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-10
COMMISSIONER RESTRAINED.

San Francisco, Aug. 10.-Superior
Judge Graham issued a temporary
] restraining order today preventing
George s. Walker, state building and
loan commissioner, from interfering
further in the affairs of the Conti-
mental Building and Loan association
until after the settlement in the
courts Of the difficulties Of the ASSOC
citation. which yesterday was declare !
insolvent by Walker. The order was
made ~returnable Monday morning be-
fore Superior Judge Sewell.
Walker had announced his inten
ton of closing the offices Of the as
ISOLATION today but the doors re-
manned opened.
There are 1905 stockholders in the
association.