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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-04
BEFORE TRADE BOARD.
Report on George Assessment Plan
Soon to Be Submitted.

The report Of the municipal finance
committee OF the Board of Trade on the
George report on assessments In the Dis
trtct will be before the entire organiza-
ton for approval at an early meeting. it
was said today. The committee finally
passed upon the report at meeting yes
terday afternoon. William II. Singleton
drew up the report, which was not made
public. 1t Is understood. however. that
1t makes vigorous criticism Of the George
report
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-04
"Dante's Daughters. "

At the Lyceum Theater, commencing
next Monday with a matinee, Charles Z.
Taylor will present Gladys Sears and her
company of burlesquers in a performance
consisting of musical comedy burlesque
and six vaudeville acts. including Ralph
Ash, character comedian; ]. Theodore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-04
Furniture Dealers to Meet.

The furniture dealers section of the
Retail Merchants Association is to hold
a meeting at = o'clock tomorrow after
noon and the ladies tailors' section will
meet Friday night at 3 o'clock. Both
meetings will take place in the Chamber
Of Commerce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-04
Polls

Manager Thatcher of Polls announces
this week that S. Il. Poll has completed
arrangements with booking agencies in
New York, whereby he is able to secure
higher grade of vaudeville features than
have heretofore been presented in his
Washington theater. There will be an
important headline act each week. with
six strong supporting acts. This improve
ment in the quality of the acts will be
made possible by revision of the scale
of prices to 10, 20 and 30 cents for the
evening performances. while the matinee
prices will remain as formerly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-04

Murphy, The man with the green vest:
MontroSe and Crawford, Watson and
Bandy, two eccentric Tommy AtkinseS;
Harris and Letford, in mirth and music;
the Yale Due and, as special vaude-
Vile feature, the European novelty, Hile-
singing Venus
The first act is musical comedy enti
tied The Three Brown Hats and the
second act burlesque entitled 1.-The
Trial of Mile. Fiji The show is billed
under the title of ''Dantes Daughters"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-04
THE Old Homestead"

Denman Thompson's 1.-The Old Home
stead now in it's twenty-seventh season,
and making one Of the most successful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-04
CUPID GOES OUT WINDOW
AT SIGHT Of POLICEMAN
Near-Wedding Only for Youth
full Couple That Faced
the Altar.

AS Rev w J. Howard was about to say
II pronounce you man and wife" to fif-
| teen-year-old Elizabeth Walker and
Frank Tolson. nineteen years old, Mon
day evening at the clergyman's home
100 Massachusetts avenue northwest, a
policeman entered the room and arrested
them.
The bridegroom and Elizabeth, with
tears in their eyes. begged the police
man to wait few minutes before ar
resting the bride. They showed him the
license and the ring, but he remained
obdurate.
Yesterday afternoon the principals ir
the near-wedding scene appeared before
Judge De Lacy in the Juvenile Court
and they stoutly maintained that they in
tended to be married anyhow They be-
trayed their extreme youth when they
promised each other Ito wait until they
grew up If this weary wait became
necessary.
What Developed at Hearing.
! 1t developed in the hearing in court
that previous attempt to marry Tolson
had resulted in Elizabeth's arrest on a
charge of incorrigibility, for which she
was placed on probation for three
months.
According to Elzabeth's mother, her
daughter disappeared from home last
Friday. She applied to the Juvenile
Court to find Elizabeth. who was on pro-
baton there. A general lookout was sent
to all of the police stations. and instruc-
tons We're given to bring Elizabeth to
court when she was found because she
had broken her probation.
Attorney PeytOn. who represented the
hn 90
help settle the matter. said that in order
to procure the marriage license false
oath as to the girls age must have been
made by some one. 1t is impossible to
get marriage license without the con-
sent of the parents or guardians of a
girl If she is under eighteen years old,
Mr.. PeytOn said, and Elizabeth herself
admitted she was only fifteen
Judge De Lacy tried to make Elizabeth
see what a mistake every one concerned
would be making by permitting her mar
riage. but Elizabeth had a strong opinion
of her own on that matter, directly in OPP
position to the courts ideas
Subjected to Catechism.
After this vain attempt, the judge tried
to show her that her life, married to
young Tolson. would not be all roses.
Can you make bread, ElizaSeth?" the
court inquired.
Yes. SIR" she replied, hopefully.
Biscuits. too
Yes. sir?"
Cook steak?" the court asked.
'Oh, yes. That's nothing"
Can you darn socks and sew on but
tons?'
Yes. sir
well, do you like to do these things?"
Elizabeth hesitated a moment, and then
decided that she did.
you seem to be better fitted for getting
married than l supposed at first" said
Judge De Lacy. But you are silly to be
thinking of such a thing. Since you
seem to be persistent in your idea Of
marrying this boy. I'm going to place
you in the care Of the board Of chill
dren's guardians"
Mrs. Walker expressed herself as
pleased with this turn in her daughters
and ToIson left The court disconsolate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-04
Ysaye December Is.

of seats, which is being held at T. Ar
thur Smiths ticket agency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-04
COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE AND GRIP

LAXATIVE BROMO Cunning REMOVES the cause.
There Is only .'BROMO QUlNlNE." Look
Tor signature OF Z. W. GROVE. DC.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-11-01
wP0c~ %y0

A ~ 4 AAAS
Opportunity
make safe, sound and sure invest
ady increase in real estate valuatio
the city's future, and amid this gre
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1912-11-01

= HLS1H-NLE

SUBDIVISION
IF JACKSONVILLE
reat fortunes are being made in til
niles locating here each year, speal
EMIT
reefs, $500 feet of cement sidewalks
ala...,l 10 rannot oil nn1nd itinInC that
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-22
STATE FARM.

A new solution of the State paupsr
problem has been suggested by Dr..
Gustayus {. KiIgore Of Belfast. a men,
Der OF the Governors Council
DR.. kilgore advocates a State poor
farm, place where people who are
now receiving aid from the Stat
could earn a considerable part OF their
living, instead Of existing entirely by
State bounty. Pownal has already
been suggested as the location of such
an institution, to consist Of comfort
able frame houses. rather than ex-
pensiye brick quarters
1t is possible that such a solution Of
the state pauper problem may be al
tempted Il is believed that such a
farm with proper management would
be- nearly selt-supportinE and the
State would BE- relieved OF a consider
able burden on thu taxpayers II is
also thought that the establishment
Of such an institution would tend 10
reduce the number Of applications for
aid if it VAS We'll understood that ap-
plicants would be expected. if able 10
go 10 the State farm aud earn a por-
ton OF their living
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-22
$4,000 AUTOS IN THE
UNITED STATES
First Six Months in 1912 Show In.
crease OF More Than Is Per Cent.
Maine Has Total Registration OF 49,
S35.

The growth of the automobile in
America has been one of the remark
able features of the worlds CONNER
cial progress, but few persons have
any definite idea of the exact figures
which represent this amazing indus
try. Each successive year seems to
astound not only the public but the
manufacturers themselves.
At the beginning of the present
year the United States Government.
and many commercial bodies allied
with the industry, announced figures
that seemed nearly to mark the limit
of production and use of the motor car.
but it appears from a comprehensive
article published in the Automobile
that as yet only the surface has been
scratched.
The average percentage of increase
in the registration of cars in the Uni-
ted States for the past six months
was 2l.6 per cent, as compared with
1916 per cent. for the entire year pre-
eeding. At this rate the percentage
for the twelve months between January
1 and December 81, 1912. would be
1872 per cent, or an increase over the
twelve months preceding January |,
1912, of nearly 10 per cent.
The total registration of gasoline
passenger cars between January and
July this year has been S59,95S for the
entire United States. This is ISIS per
cent. increase over 1911. Between
July /, 1911, and July of this year the
American manufacturers produced
30 ,569 cars of all sorts.
An estimate based on conservative
and accurate figures indicates that
there are at present in the United
States $500 automobiles in service
allowing 9S5S as registered in dupli-
cate. In the last six months there
have been registered in all of the Uni
ted States 31.574 commercial gasoline
vehicles and $4,000 electric vehicles
at total registration fee of $4,769.S7@.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-22

the farmer may borrow as high as
5000. In case of failure of crops or
other misfortunes coming to the Dor
rover, an extension OF time is grant
ed him in which to repay his loans.
and when the harvest is not good in
any district the State Bank will also
extend the same leniency to the so
ciety for the repayment of its loan
In the societies of small credit " q
initial loan from the government.
made for 10 years, is repaid by re-
serving go per cent of the societys
net earnings as a reserve fund. This
is done only in times when the So
ciety has had a prosperous year, but,
SO far, prosperity for the societies
has proved almost the inyariabe rule.
In the same way the loans savings
associations put aside 10 percent. for
the repayment of loans and a divi-
dend, not exceeding 5 to 10 percent,
is then paid to its depositors.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-22
Diabetes
4 Simple Herb Quickly Cures Thl.
Dread Disease to stay Cured.

A plant recently discovered in Mex
leo called Diabetol Herb has been
found to be specific in the treat
ment OF diabetes, quickly reducing the
specific gravity and sugar, restoring
flgor and building up the system
soc package Of this harmless
vegetable remedy lasts week and
will relieve the worst symptoms in
most aggravated cases or your money
Will be returned without question.
Send SOC TO us for a weeks supply
with free booklet of special value to
the diabetic, containing latest diet
list and exclusive table of food ele-
ments, giving percentage of starch and
sugar carbohydrates in 25O different
foods. Your money will be returned
for the asking if Diabetol fails to
benefit you. Call the attention of
your afflicted friends to this offer
Ames Chemical Co., Box 19OH. Whit.
ney Point, \. Y.
If interested in the newly discovered
cure for this dread disease, call at our
store today for proofs of cures and
free booklet of special value to the
diabetic. G. r. Fogg. 5w33
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-22

A remarkable escape from death
was that of little 2-year-old Josephine
Cote, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Cote, who live at 95 Water street re-
Gently, on the Plains, Waterville. The
child ventured out in the street in
front of it's home and walked in front
of an electric car before the motor
man could bring it to a stop. Hor-
rified, he put the brakes on as quickly
as he could, but the car passed over
the baby. Jumping off, the motorman
and conductor could see her under
meath the motors, not very much
frightened by the episode. She was
lodged in there in such way that
it was necessary to lift the trap doors
on the car floor and draw her up
through. 1t was found that she only
sustained a bruise and scratch on
her head. It was the narrowest es-
cape from almost sure death that has
occurred in Wateryille for long
time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-22

Somerset county is to have ban
ner potato crop, according to the re-
ports of the potato dealers in this sec
ton. The rains have fastened the
growth and they are now as far up
with the time of the season as ever.
The late oat crop is unusually good,
and the bean crop. The sweet corn
crop will be fair if there is quite a
lot of sun during the next two weeks.
1t had a setback during the dry spell,
but is now we'll under way. 1t is
reckoned by farmers that the hay crop
is the best that it has been in 10 years.
1t is 20 per cent. greater than last
year, which was considered a good
year. Farmers SO far in the season
feel that they have been blessed and
will get excellent returns for their
labors.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-22

Among the separate states. New
York still retains the lead in the mum
Der OF registrations, with a total 10
date of 2,407, a gain of S43s cars
since the first of the year California
is next in line, showing the tremen.
dous increase of 1901 between Jan
uary and July this year and a total
OF 1868.
New Jersey, perhaps by reason of
its reciprocity bill, dropped this year
from third TO seventh place and Ohio
moved to third place, with a total 10
July l of 5G.00o. an increase from the
preceding year of 10000. Pennsylyan-
ia moved to the fourth place with
registration of 52.257. au increase Of
1885. Illinois took fifth. succeeding
Massachusetts, which dropped back to
eighth. The total registration i'll IL
linois to July /, was 47.fo4. a gain Of
5000 in the year Indiana succeeded 70
sixth place. with 1886, a gain OF To-
200
New Jersey was seventh. as recited,
with a total to July ], of 1852, which
in comparison to her figures OF last
year as, 266l. seems 10 show that >
62S cars belonging to non-residents
were not registered this year in New
Jersey Massachusetts occupies IL,
eighth place. with registration of -
900, a gain of 3093 compared win last
year. Iowa retains ninth place with
a registration of 3S.009 ears. an in
crease of 10000 Michigan is again
tenth, with 34.5HN, or a gain of 6792.
The total registration in the other
states is as follows; Nebraska, 2S.791,
Minnesota. 25.0oo; Wisconsin. 2i9G5;
Texas, 20,5SS. Missouri, POSTS; Maine.
1855, Georgia. $500, Connecticut.
l5.4o0, South Dakota, 1882; coiora-
do, 1853; Washington lo,5N9, Dis
trict of Columbia. 10000. Kansas =
j ali; Maryland. 9lo0; Oregon, >>12;
South Carolina, s$66; North Dakota
j 200: Tennessee, 7464; Rhode Island
G517; Louisiana. 6o67; North Carolina
5000; New Hampshire, aooo; Florida
faGi: Virginia. 4797; Oklahoma. iG59i
j Idaho. 40No. Alabama, $40; Vermont
1902; Kentucky, $500; Montana. 3329
Arkansas. 3366; Wyoming. 232S; Utah
22go: West Virginia, 2244; Arizona
2oS5; New Mexico. 1889; Mississippi
l>0o; Delaware, 17So; Nevada, 20.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-22
Ninth Me-, Veteran Association.

The Ninth Maine Veteran Associa-
ton will hold its next annual reunion
at Camp Benson, Newport, Me-, Sept.
~, 1912. All comrades of the 9th
Maine Regiment with their families
are desired to be present Those who
cannot attend are requested to write
letter to the Secretary Volney A.
Gray, Dover, Me-, to be read at the
reunion. Low rates have been secured
on all railroads in the State.
Arrangements have been made for a
free dinner to all comrades of the 9th
Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-22

Creation of federal department of
labor
Tariff plans of the Democrats met
the veto of President Taft again at
this session, as they did at the special
, session of 1911.
| The Democratic House has continu-
ed much of the investigating work that
marked the special session last year.
The steel trust" committee which
made its divided report recently to the
House recommended marked changes
in the antitrust laws; but no progress
toward new antitrust legislation has
been made.
Investigating committees appointed
year ago have practically all report
ed to Congress. Few of their reports
have resulted in new laws or regula-
tons.
New investigations have been start
ed in the money trust" the alleged
financing of Cuban and Mexican insur-
ICCllOu0 Oy AlhCt iSdhoJ bhC ddLhdSCo
sustained by Americans in the Next
can revolution and expenditures of the
forest service.
Some of the important new laws
that have already resulted from the
work of the session are:
Adjustment by high taxation, of
the manufacture of white phosphorus
matches.
Eight hour federal labor law
Barring prize fight picture films
from transportation if they are to be
used for public exhibition.
Authorizing new census reports on
tobacco production and cotton GIN
ming and new agricultural reports on
cotton production.
Requiring that wireless operators
be constantly on duty on ocean going
vessels.
Uniform wireless laws, to prevent
interference by amateurs.
The Presidents vetoes affected the
wool tariff; Army appropriation bill,
seeking to legislate Major General
Wood out of office; purchase of per
manent Vancouver grounds near
near Admission, Ala; the right to build
a dam across the White River at Cot
ter, Ark; sales of burnt timber on
Indian lands; inherited lands of the
Five Civilized Tribes of Indians; re-
endorsement of those who furnished
labor and materials on the Corbett
tunnel, Shoshone irrigation project.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-22
SkOWHEGAN MARKET.

Wool-Cnwashed PC to CSC per ID
Hides and skins-Hides, s IL to
Zoe; per ID; calf skins, l5c to lSc per
ID; lamb skins, % to 40.
Beans-Hand picked, yellow eyes.
$3.50 to $500; pea beans, $500 to
$225.
Beef-Ox beef, &c to 12c.
Poultry-FoWls, Y to lac per ID;
chicken. Ii to Ice.
Round Hog-l0c per ID.
Tallow-Rough, &c. per ID.
Eggs-27c per dozen, fresh.
Potatoes-75c per bushel.
Butter-25c per ID.
Cheese-l6e. to 1Sc per Id.
Retail Market.
Flour-Sprlng Wheat Patent, 800,
winter wheat patent, $500.
Oats-60C.
Meal-$l.75 per bag
Corn-$l.90 per bag
Middings-s1.75 per bag.
Spring bran-$1. 30 per bag
Winter bran-$1.60 per bag.
Mixed feed-$1 go per bag.
Salt Pork-13c by the Dbl, 2s0 lbs,
$40.
Cheese-2Oc to pc per ID.
Butter-2Sc to &c per pound.
Teas-25c to soc. per Id.
Coffee-20c to 3Sc per pound.
Lard-Domestic lac, compound 10c.
Molasses-Pure Ponce, 40c to soc.
Sugar-Granulated sugar. best
quality, Is lbs. for $l00; brown 16
lbs. for $l00,
Potatoes-s110 per bushel.
Onions-6c per ID.
Poultry-Fowls, lac to lSc per ID !;
chicken, Ice to 22c per Id.
Eggs-30c per dozen, fresh.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-22

Leslie Todd, 14-year-old newsboy,
was severely injured, early Thursday
evening, by an automobile driven by
John F. Garrick of West Water street.
Rockland. Todd was getting off a
street car when he stepped directly in
front of Garricks automobile. The
injured boy was taken to the Office of
Dr. Gilman Osgood, where an exam
nation showed that he was suffering
from severe cuts and bruises. although
no bones were broken. Todd was
later taken to his home on Prospect
street.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-22
SOME THINGS CONGRESS
HAS DONE
/, Review of the Work That Has Been
accomplished During the $50 Days
aud over That 1t Has Now Run.

nee the organization of the gov
,erament there have been but seven
continuous sessions of great length
Measured by the standard of new laws
enacted, this session has not been
fruitful of much general legislation
hut from the standpoint of great is
sues fought out and great policies out
lined. it has been of more than usual
interest.
Political activities have helped to
prolong it; and political differences
between the House and the Senate,
the one democratic and the other con-
troiled by an independent element of
the republican party, have served to
lie up appropriation bills and impede
the progress of much general legisla-
ton.
Abrogation of the Russian treaty.
following the agitation in congress
over the Jewish passport question.
substantial defeat by amendment of
President Taft's arbitration treaties
with Great Britain and France.
Notice by the Senate to foreign
nations that the United States will
permit none to acquire naval or mill
tary sites in the western hemisphere.
Approval of constitutional amend
ment for direct election of Senator'S.
Decision OF both houses in favor of
free passage for American ships at
Panama, in face of Great Britain's
protest this would be a violation of
treaty rights.
Many huge annual appropriation
bills that should have become effec-
tive July 1st.. still are at issue be-
tween the two houses. Minor legisla-
ton and important questions of gen.
era interest are to be laid aside In
an effort to bring about adjournment
by next Saturday, or at the latest tho
end of the following week.
The more important developments
that have marked the session, many Of
them outside the record of general
legislation, are:
The decision of the Senate that Will
liam Lorimer had not been legally
elected Senator from Illinois.
The beginning of impeachment pro-
ceedngs against Judge Archibald, of
the commerce court
Admission of New Mexico and
Arizona to statehood.
Veto by President Taft of tariff bills
passed by democratic progressive al
lance.
Creation of a children's bureau in
the department of commerce and
labor. Increase of civil war pensions
through the Sherwood service pension
law.
Important questions remain to be
settled this week between the two
houses, or between Congress and the
President. Many of them, incorpora-
ted in the annual appropriation bills
are:
Proposed adjustment of the tariff
commission and the commerce court.
Battleships building program for
1918.
Reorganization plans for the army
partly rejected by the President when
he vetoed the army appropriation bill.
Establishment of a parcels post sys
tenn.
Restriction of civil service employ
es to seven year terms.
Details of the Panama canal admin
istration law.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-22
Flying Men Fall

victims to stomach, liver and kidney
troubles just like other people. with
like results in loss of appetite. back
ache. nervousness. headache, and
tired. listless. rundown feeling. But
there's no need to feel like that as 7
d PEBBLES, Henry, Tenn. proved
Six bottles of Electric Bitters" h
writes. did more to give me new
strength and good appetite than al
other stomach remedies | used. st
they help everybody. Its folly TO sui
fer when this great remedy will he'll
you from the first dose. Try il. Only
80 cents at F. w Bucknam, Sampson
& Ayore. The Fuller Drug Co., G. r
Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-22

The li-year-old daughter 81 vi
liam Lindburg of RumtorI while 90
ing on the Maine Central train 10 the
Central Maine General hospital. Lev
iston, recently, suddenly died on The
train near Mechanic Fails She Was
accompanied by her mother 1t was
intended when TIL, train reached
Mechanic Falls, that tha sick child
should be met By an ambulance, but
before the station was reached. she
was suddenly taken VITA excruciating
pain, and died almost Immediately.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-22
Sleepy Children

Children were intended to sleep
nights. When they are wakeful and
fretful, 1t is time to worry. Kickapoo
Worm Killer THE delicious candy
tablets) is a great medicine for chill
dren. 1t cleans the system OF poison
Gus substances which cause sleepless-
ness 1t removes acids which i'm
poverish the blood; II tones up all OF
the functions; 1t makes strong. heal
thy children.
Price Csc; sold by druggists every
where and by
G.. r. Fogg and Sampson & Avore
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-22

1t must be admitted that those Eng
fish suffragettes are learning how to
throw.
New rule for keeping in a good
humor: II angry. swat a fly; il very
angry, swat two flies.