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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-11
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-11
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-18
Question Cleared Up
Skowhegan Readers Con No Longer
Doubt the Evidence.

Again and again we have read Of
strangers in distant towns who have
been cured by this or that medicine.
But Skowhegan's pertinent question
has always been Has anyone here in
Skowhegan been cured?' The word of
a stranger living a hundred miles
away may be true, but 1t cannot have
the same weight with us as the word
of our own citizens, whose evidence
we can so easily prove. N
Charles II. Williams, shoemaker,
Main St, Skowhegan, Me-, says: 81
had attacks of kidney trouble for five
years. Whenever caught cold, 1t set
tied on my kidneys. During these at
lacks, tire kidney secretions were too
frequent in passage and | had to get
up at night to avoid them. Doan S
Kidney Pills relieved me of my suf-
fering.'
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
take no other.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-18

The best check for literary aspira-
lions has please pay to" on it.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-18
Definition of Fact.

Tact Is a combination of good tenn
per, ready wit, quickness Of perception
and ability to take in the exigency OF
the occasion instantly. 1t is never Of
fensive, but Is balm allaying suspi-
cion and soothing. 1t Is appreciated.
It is plausible without being dishonest,
apparently consults the welfare OF the
second party. and does not manifest
any selflshness. 1t Is never antagonis-
tic, never opposes, never strokes the
hair the wrong way and never irri-
tates.
Tact, like a fine manner, eases the
way, takes the jar out of the 1olts
oils the bearings, opens doors barred
to others, sits In the drawing-room
when others must wait In the recep-
ton hall, gets into the private office
when others are turned down. 1t ad'
mits you into exclusive circles, where
wealth abounds. even though poor.
1t secures the position when merit Is
turned away Tact is great mana
ger; 1t easily controls people, even
when combined with small ability,
where genius cannot get along.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-18
Diabetes
Treatment That Costs Nothing II II
Fails TO Benefit.

Diabetes has heretofore been con-
sldered incurable and the only hope
held out to the afflicted has been to
prolong their years by strict dieting.
A plant recently discovered in Mex
leo, called Diabetol Herb, has been
found to be a specie in the treatment
of diabetes, quickly reducing the
specific gravity and sugar, restoring
vigor and building up the system.
A soc package of Diabetol Herb
lasts week and will remove the
worst symptoms in the most aggra-
waited cases or your money will be re-
turned to you without question.
Call at our store and see the proofs
of cures, and get free booklet of
special value to the diabetic, contain
ing latest diet and table of food ele-
ments giving percentage of starch and
sugar (carhohydrates) etc, In $50 diff
ferent foods.-G. r. Fogg. 16w14
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-18
WHEN MRS. DUFF IS AT HOME
Subtle Aroma In the Front Hall and
Conversation Over Telephone
Alike Proclaim II.

Mr.. Duff Is the tenant OF the second
Mr. Duff himself may be encountered
about In the halls. He Is large man
with a considerable girth and face
that one knows to be youthful for his
age; he cannot be under thirty.
Recently the second floor hall be-
fume. Mrs. Duff, presumably had re-
turned. Yes, Mrs. Duff was at the
telephone She calls, "Hello!" very
sweetly, in two syllables. Mr.. Duff's
first name, 1t appears. Is Walter. pro-
nounced by his doting wife also in
two syllables Walter" Mrs. Dun
bleats. 1t seems, in two syllables. Mr..
Duffs middle name evidently Is
Honey"
Mrs. Duff said over the telephone
that she had been ba-ad." She said
1t oh, so sweetly. She had, she said,
taken a little walk and had stayed
too long" and she had been away
when he had called her up. Bu: she
had had the best little time" She
was going to work now, oh! SO
hard" She was going to clean out
the bureau drawers and that little
box" and unpack her trunk and put
away her things. No, she would be
careful not to oyerwork herself. She
would see him, Walter Honey Dun.
when he came home from work. Good
bye, little boy" she said.
Then she called up creamery She
wanted the creamery to send her.
please, a pint Of milk. and the small
est Jar it had of cream cheese How
soon could those be sent. please?
Oh-h! not till then? Well, she sup
posed she would have to wait
The second floor hall Is fragrant
with the odor Of perfume.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-18
Women and Municipal Affairs.

Froisay, small town halfway be-
tween Paris and Amiens In France, Is
said to be the only civilized commu'
nifty in which the municipal affairs are
entirely In the hands Of women. The
mayor Is a woman, and 80 Is the su
perintendent of the railway station
the switchman, the mail carrier and
the town barber. Nine. Leseboro is
the telegraph messenger and Nine
Druhou- Marchardin is the drummer
whose duty 1t Is to announce each
proclamation of the mayor Nine. Dru
hou- Marchardin is described as an &C
togenarian who has held her posi-
through wind and rain for upwards o.
20 years. The letter carrier, Nine
Doubour, has held her office for more
than ten years and goes about with
her letters regardless Of the weather.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-18

Just 80. 1t won't do no good to go
on and talk. She's got to be brung to
time. and Pm going TO do 1t II It
takes my farm"
One day farmer Roberts was legally
deputized to call on the widow SKIN
ner and notify her TO cut down
tree which was a menace to his Darn.
1t was q warm June day. The widow
had two hives OF bees. one OF which
had already swarmed that day ana
been hiyed, and the other was getting
ready to. The widow sat on her back
steps, empty hive waiting. and TIN
pan to drum on by her side. Inc
widower advanced, paper In hand ana
something like a grin on his race.
He was about to be told to SKATE
right off that farm when the bees De-
gan pouring out of the hive that had
been waiting. Before the paper could
be presented or the widow beat her
pan, the insects began alighting on
the farmers shoulders. He had Kept
bees In his day, and he knew that To
rush at them or run away would DrlhS
about a painful calamity. The woman
retreated a few feet, and In ten min
utes the hive was empty and every
bee clinging to the man. He stood
not daring to more than wink an eye.
Then the woman sat down on the
doorsteps and began:
Wiring my brakes neck, will you!
Steal my gooseberries, will you! Try
to rob me OF two feet of land the
whole length of my farm. would you!
Sue me because you hain't man
enough to fight fair! You are in
nice fix, you are!"
Widow, isn't there any way l can
get these bees OF me?" carefully
asked the man.
you can scrape EN- OIL"
II wish you would run for help.
"I'll do nothing OF the sort"
But l can't stand the strain fol-
long"
Then sit down to it! | didn't ask
you to come over here. What's thai
paper about?"
Its a notice that you must cut
down that tree by my barn"
''Oh, 1t Is! Making me more trou.
Bile, are you? Well, III cut 1t down
after the bees get through with you.
I'm going into the house now to read
the newspaper for SPELL"
She had been gone twenty minutes
when she heard the widower calling.
AS she appeared In the door he said;
II shall drop dead in five minutes
more!"
Il don't think So" she replied. MIR.
Roberts, | hain't mad at you-real
mad"
Nor | at you"
Its Jest that we kinder misunder-
stood"
II think So"
I'm hard and willing worker, and
you are the same"
Yes"
I'm all alone in the world, and SO
are you"
Jest So
"An1-and-?"
The widower waited long minute
and then said:
"Scrape em off and hive 'em up
and We'll be married next week."
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-18
Men Should Live Ninety-Three Year,

Men Should Live Ninety-Three Years.
DIR. w. j. Howells. E1424 Tenth av.
enue. medical expert and former su.
perintendent of the insane hospital
at Medical Lake, believes In the the
ory of the eminent Chinese statesman,
DR.. WI Ting Fang. that men can live
to greatly increased life. Doctor
WI places his limit at ninety-three
years, while Doctor Howells believes
that eighty-flve years would be no un.
reasonable age for men to expect to
attain under proper conditions.
-Iahe most business or profession.
al men today and they are old at
sixty" said Doctor Howells. 81
talked with a farmer seventy-nine
years old. who during the last few
months whitfield $4,000 shingles by
hand with a drawknife. He was hale
and hearty and really looked younger
than many men Of fifty."-Spokane
spokesman,Review.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-18

Is too important a matter for a wo-
man to be handicapped by weakness,
bad blood or foul breath, Avoid these
kill-hopes by taking DR.. Kings Life
Pills. New strength, fine complexion,
pure breath, cheerful spirits-things
that win men-follow their use. Easy,
safe, sure. 25 C. F. w. buchanan,
Sampson & Avore, The Fuller Drug
Co., G. X. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-18
Maine Central R. R
1v15IT3 Arrangement of Train,
23l1II In Effect June ID,
ikllIlIl 1912

Trains leave Skowhegan as follows 4fe...,
500 IA. m, for all points west; also Ia i,o aud
FoXcroft. Bangor and way stations II "A n ef'
for Watervilie, Oakland, Bingham IeSis,Iih.
n nossa, Gardner, brnnswiek, Portland ana
Vile, Bangor, Aroostook and Wasbfn,et,en,
%, st. John and Halifax. 30 b. m ' on
Watervil.e, enabling passengers To take an 10, oI
press and night Pullman for Portland ~ "a,
iioston-4l0 p. m, Sundays only, to Wa Huu
vile. connecting for Portland, Boston os,
New York anu
Arrivals :-7.i5 a. M, from WateryiOe don..
except Sundays-1U.2j n. IN. passenuer fly r5
Portland, Oakland, Waterville, Augusta sna
Bangor-i.50 and so p. M, from all polnts
and ut 1919 IL IN. Sundays only. 'a
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-18

A mans idea of a good joke is one
that he tells himself.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-18
Insect Rite Costs Leg.

A Boston man lost his leg from the
bite of an insect two years before
To avert such calamities from stings
and bites of insects use Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve promptly to kill the poi
son and prevent Inflammation, swell
ing and pain. Heals burns, boils
ulcers, piles, eczema, cuts, bruises
Only 25 cents at F. w. Buchanan
Sampson & Avore, The Fuller Drug
Co., G. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-18
]. III. WOOD, O. D.

Eye Measuring Specialist
Ofnce, % Madison Ave, over Jewett 4 Pen
nelIs market, where he may be consulted on
the various defects Of vision to which the ey o
Is subject. Eyes Examined and Glasses Fit
ted Consultation Free. ONCE hours, 100 to
~ 20 IN, 4 10 to 900 p. III. Open evenings by
appointment. tf2o
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-18
klNtO TO OAkLA

f-Stop on signal or on notice to Conductor
t-Daily except Sundays.
+-Daily, Sundays included.
daily except saturdays.
At kineo Station steamer connects To and
from all points on Moosehead Lake.
IL. u. WALDRoN, Gen. Passenger Agt,.
NORRIS MCDONALD,
Vice President and General Manager
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-18

What has become of the old-fash-
Toned widow who used to set her cap
for No. 2?
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-18
Hiving the
Bees
BY Clara4n Deacon

Copyright. 1912. by Associated Literary
Press)
The evening world., 1912-11-06
Cannon WINS BY 100:
! ROOSEVELT CARRIES
= ILLINOIS BY $1,000
Ex-Speaker, Who Had About
Given Up Hope, Elected
-
I, by a Shade.

CHICAGO. Nov. s.--Illinois remains
IN ths Progressive column on the vote
for Presidential electors by barely
1890. with third Of the State yet to
hear from at noon to-day Gov. Wilson
gained 10000 on last nights plurality
Of SS.477 which Col. Roosevelt was
given by Chicago and the reports DOM.
ing from down-State show the Presi-
dent-eaect slowly gaining.
0x Congressman from the Chioa 70
dists1cts have not been reported. but all
NE local incumbents who stood for re-
election have been returned except pos
0fbly Lynden Evans. Democrat Of the
Ninth District.
The returns are coming In slowly. Thil
afternoon 2.979 precincts In Illinois out
Of Ass give Taft, 166.353; Wilson. z7&.06S
Roosevelt. 2s.37s and S6l precincts on,
Of 2,SS In Illinois outside of Cook county
give Dunno. 5000; Deneen, 60.6A; Funk
0.0A. With his lead over Funk In Cool
county this puts Deneen ahead Of BNuni
FOR second place.
Complete returns from I'VE Of cir
counties in the Eighteenth District ind.
cate former Speaker Cannon will b re-
turned by less than 100 plurality. Mr.
Cannon starts this afternoon fol
Panama.
The evening world., 1912-11-06

TOLEDO. o., Nov. 6.-Joseph Jen.
nings. thirty-one. had his nose sliced
OF by . stranger In a saloon. The ssv-
cred nose fell to the floor. and after the
souffle could not be found Jennings
was taken to a hospital. where enough
fiesh and skin was cut from his fore
head to make a new nose.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-18

the open gate and up the driveway,
where there were tracks Of horses
hoofs and ruts whore a sleigh had pass
ed. By these signs Bobbinel knew that
the lonely gentleman who sometimes
occupied the Moore place was at home.
Now she glimpsed him walking
among the trees with Il Gordon setter
at his heels. He was a tall. straight
figure of Il man with prematurely gray
hair and severe features. Bobbinel had
heard people speak of him as Judge
Moore ana "the judge" and she knew
that he wa a person to be treated with
great awe and respect.
But Bobbinel Loring had always
found that stern faces softened at her
approach and harsh voices were tenn
pered when people spoke to her, ana
because of this experience and also be
cause she was blessed with the sweet
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-18
ODD SUPERSTITlONS
ABOUT CHRISTMAS.

There are superstitions anent Christ
mas in all countries. but probably the
following are a few of the most ex-
traordinary:
In north Germany, a person must not
spin during the twelve nights Of
Christmas, lest he or she should walk
after death, nor after sunset on Sat
urday, for then mice will eat the work.
If it is desired to have money and
luck all the year round one must not
fail to eat behring's OF New Years
day, nor If you wish to be lucky must
you rock an empty cradle or spill salt
wantonly or cross knives or point at
the stars.
If a dirty cloth is left on the table
over Christmas night it will make the
angels weep, If you point upward to
the rainbow it will make the angels
feet bleed, and If you talk Of cabbages
while looking at the moon you will
hurt the feelings of the nan in it.
At Kilgrimol. near Blackpool, in
England a very common supersti-
ton prevails that the bells Of a hidden
church may be heard by any one who
bends his ear to the ground. In Berk-
shire it was at mi time a popular be-
lief that bells could be heard ringing
in the ground on Christmas eve, and in
some parts of England miners have
been heard to say that bells could be
heard merrily pealing in the most dis
tant parts of the mine.
The most popular superstition in
many parts of England is that every
remnant of Christmas decoration must
be removed before Candlemas day.
Should a sprig of holly or other ever
green be left in any house n Of its
occupants will die within the year.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-18

trustfulness Of innocent childhood,
she approached Judge Moore with more
Of hope than fear in her heart.
Judge Moore always came down to
the old homestead when he had a diff
lcult case to think over Now he was
pacing to and fro ON a little beaten
track his feet had made on the snow
under the trees. He enjoyed the still
ness Of the place, the pungent odor Of
the evergreens and the crisp tang Of
the winter air. Overhead the sky was
cloudless and from the high trees back
Of the house blue jays were scolding.
"I'm very glad to see you," piped
Bobbinel with her best company man
ner.
Judge Moore started and looked
down at the small red coated figure,
beside which the setter stood wagging
a friendly tail.
"Why, Red Riding Hood, I'm glad
to see you too" He smiled down at
her, and Bobbinel wondered why peo-
pie seemed afraid of such a handsome
gentleman and one who had such a
deep, kind voice.
"I'm not Red Riding Hood, but I
know all about her." returned Bobbi-
mel earnestly.
Judge Moore lifted his eyebrows in
mock surprise. mot Red Riding
Hood, eh? Well, you look just like
her, and my dog. Prince, looks very
much like the wolf"
Bobbinel's dimples showed in an ap-
preciative smile.
81 came to talk about Christmas
trees" she said without further intro
duction.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-18
Christmar Deceptionc

In one sense Christmas is a sort OF
game which the grown ups play with
Is much zest as the children. Santa
Claus is not the only deception. Every
body pretends to enjoy buying pres
ents and to be delighted with those
received from others. Yet these little
white lies are amiable and are for
given, let US be sure, because Of the
spirit behind them. Besides, it is just
such innocent pretending that makes
social life possible and that keeps the
heart young.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-18
Storing Christmas Presents

Flat dwellers in the big cities have
not the same facilities for storing their
Christmas packages that people enjoy
who live in houses. 1t is very hard to
conceal an intended present in a fat.
For that reason drug stores, hotel
check stands, saloons and other like
places are used. If one does his Christ
mas shopping early and does not wish
to appear with the gift at his home
before Christmas eve he employs some
Of these hiding places where the prying
eyes Of wife or children may not dis
cover in advance the nature Of the in
tended surprise.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-18
Christmas Trees and Fires

So many fires have been started by
candles on Christmas trees that in
many states laws have been passed
against this form Of illumination. In
those states where the practice still
prevails a hose or bucket Of water
should be kept handy to put out any
blaze that may start. A very effective
substitute for the candles Is furnished
by a system Of tiny electric bulbs con-
nected with a few small storage bat
teries. AS these bulbs may be used
year after year the expense is not high.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-18

the day. and he loaded his small army into
boats and crossed the icy waters Of the
muddy river. He reckoned correctly. and
the result Of his daring wal that
he attacked Colonel Rail- at sunrise.
The commanding officer and twenty Of
the enemy were killed and 1000 taken
prisoners. Two Americans were killed.
and two were frozen to death. Washing
tons valos. however. saved the American
cause.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-18
A Flat Christmas

Twas the nisht before Christmas.
And all through the flat
Not a creature was stirring
Too crowded for that.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-18
Americas Oldest Christmas Bells

@lHE oldest chime of bells
in this country is To-
Gated in old Christ
~ church. on Second street,
Philadelphia. They have been
pealing out the glad tidings Of
"Peace on earth. good will to-
ward men," for considerably over
a hundred years and will do so
this year at Christmas time.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-18
A Historic Christmas

night. 1916.
General George Wash
in9ton crossed the Della
ware. and the next day
occurred the battle Of
Trenton. The Hessians
were naturally surprised.
They took it for granted
that the Revolutionary
army would rest upon its
arms and permit them to
enjoy their Christmas in
peace. but Warrington
concluded that the deed
would be bettered by
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-12-18

wHR OTHER, I've never had q
Christmas tree" grieved lit
tie Dobbinel Loring Ii De-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-15
Cards

Monday afternoon Miss Lauramaud
Fink entertained with a bridge party
in honor Of her guest. Miss Mayowen
Edwards, Of Pasadena, Cal There were
four tables of players and three prizes
were awarded The first prize, q dream
cap, was won by Miss Helen Newell
and the consolation, a sachet, fell to
Miss Ruth Critchett The guest was
presented with q, sachet also After the
game refreshments of a salad course
were served
The invited guests were: Misses
Mayowen Edwards. Rena Coldwell,
Adine NOake, Ethel Brown, Helen New
ell, Ruth CritChett, Katie Stoker, VIII
ma Elliott, Glen Adam-> Kate Adams
Flora Campbell. Gertrude Leighton
Francis Mayfield, Eleanor Matthias
Hedwig Matthias. Martha Thurmond
BIesdames Ross Kiester, Arthur Harris,
Lamar Davis
In the evening Miss Fink gave a
buffet supper for Miss Edwards. The
table was lovely in green and red The
candelabra held red candles, used with
green shades, and vines decorated the
table. Those present were: Misses
Mayowen Edwards, Helen Newell, Clara
Fink. Lauramaud Fink, Mrs. Arthur
Harris; Messrs Wallace Thew. Arthur
Harris, c. Smith, Eugene Smith, Roy
Davis
Miss Lauramaud Fink will entertain
tonight with bridge in honor Of her
guest, Miss Mayowen Edwards
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-15
Y. w. C. A. Notes

The Bible classes of the Y ". c. A.
were begun on Monday evening at the
central building The Trielle club, the
Oldest one of the association, and a
very practical club, gave a supper on
Monday evening and a business meet
ing followed. The members sewed for
the Charity association. On Monday
evening, October q, they will continue
the work. The gymnasium classes are
continuing their work with increasing
enthusiasm.
The Beginning Bible Study class held
its first meeting Monday night under
the direction Of Miss Florence n. Han
son Tonight Miss Hanson and Mrs.
H. B. Durkee, will conduct Bible class
es- Miss Alice Davis, the physical cui-
ture director, will be at the high school
on Wednesday afternoon, at the close
Of school to take the names Of any
pupils desiring to take up the gym
nasiUm work, and to talk with them
about it. A Spanish class has been
organized and will hold rs nrst meet
ing tonight at the Boarding Home.