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Evening star., 1912-08-28
Fancy and Folk Dancing.

Then came an elaborate program Of
fancy and folk dancing by the pupils of
Miss Madeline Smithson, coupled with
several vocal and instrumental numbers.
Those who contributed were Hugh RAM
sour and Misses Lila Smithson, j. Nc
Gee, NJ. Pitt, Norma Barnard, Blanche
Ramsaur, Helen Byers. Dorothy Stokes.
Emma Morgenweck. Gates DeBee and
Heasley.
The degree comforting burlesque Great
ed amusement in the evening. II was
termed the Oriental rite in commemora-
tcn Of the Moolid of Sheik Yamas."
Three men dressed as women played the
principal parts in the comforting of the
degree" with such success that every
body was set laughing. Potentate w.
Hamilton Smith was said to be the origi-
nator of the btlrlesque part of the enter
tainment. Following the conferring of
the degree" souvenirs We're distributed
to all the women who attended.
A large proportion of those who attend
ed the outing went early and spent the
day, while others took the later boats
I'll Meet You at the Rockville Fair
Evening star., 1912-08-28
Thrown in A.ighting From Car.

Mrs. VI. Ncwmyer, residing at the Tu-
lane. 2103 18th street northwest, was
thrown to the pavement while alighting
rom d street car ut Dupont Circle las,
night about 10 O'Clock. She sustained
an injury TO her hip. She was taken home
:u taxicab.
Evening star., 1912-08-28

iii Meet You at the Rockville Fair
and horse show tomorrow.-Advt
Evening star., 1912-08-28
= Skates Into Automobile.

While on roller skates near pennsyl-
vania avenue and 11th street southeas st
last night about o'clock. Herbert Ridge
ley, thirteen years old. slated against an
automobile and sustained bru. ses over his
eyes. He was taken TO his home at J0c
3 street southeaSt in the automobile.
Evening star., 1912-08-28

of HETRICH'S BEERS. The flavor Of ino
hops and tonic virtues of malt are per rectly
combined in Maerzen. Senate and Lager.
: doz., S1.I5 G. dozen Lager. S1.Jo. Bottle
rebate. ioc Postal or Phone West l6oa
Evening star., 1912-08-28
Valuable Diamond Pin Stolen.

Airs. Emily Smith, apartment Il, the
Plymouth. asked the police to re-
cover Q 500 diamond bar pin which dis
appeared from her apartment some time
since last Sunday. I.
Evening star., 1912-08-28
Child Bitten BY Dog.

While playing in front OF her home.
11JO 9TH street northeast, last night, Vlr-
ginia Byers, seven years old. was bitten
by a dog The crild was taken to the
Casualty Hospital. where the wound was
Evening star., 1912-08-28

1t matters little what II is that YOU
want--whether 4 situation or a servant
"a want ad in The Star will reach the
person who will fill Your need.
Evening star., 1912-08-28

great ceIebrtes VINO Hour1sned yester-year:
Their fame was borne on every breeze in either
hemisphere Then in the linelight were they al,
and honor crowned their names; we hung their
pictures on the wall, in large and glded frames
But for their pictures we've use since all ther
glory flew; oh, what's become OF CAPITA Loose.
and where's I-Took-a-Shoe? Today with pride
mans bosom thrills, next week his name is Sox;
oh, where is Beecham now, whose pills were
worth five bones box? Today the widely tout
ed chap all self-complacent grins tomorrow he is
off the map-and where is Johnnie Bnns? Mar
Evening star., 1912-08-28

this week acts of fun and art. Old
time minstrel men. Italian players and
singers. A racing sketch, up Against
1t" Representatives from Squash Cen
ter real rubes; relics of &c. The Orth
tourists Visiting Venice" and the closing
act. Mime. La Bergere and dogs in mar
BILE posngs. The show Is refined, anus
ing and artistic.
Evening star., 1912-08-28
Porterhou.esteak, coc, Round

Sirloin. 1Sc: Leg Lamb. 15c H.: Rib Lamb
Chops. 2ac. Try a pound of Our Spc-
ciaf' Coffee, sc Ib. Fresh fish and CLANS.
Excelsior Market, 20o2-0i 9TH St NV.
Evening star., 1912-08-28
Jackson. Grove Camp Meeting.

Pennsylvania railroad trains, leaving
Washington 1O:Os am. 1:1O and 6:2O pm
week days, $40 am. Ito and 5:55 pm
Sundays, will stop at Jacksons Grove
during continuance of camp. August "a
to September 3. inclusive.-Advt
Evening star., 1912-08-28

Do Not Fail to See the Wild West
show at Rockville fair.-Adyt.
Evening star., 1912-08-28
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.


Columhia-The Columbia Players In
THE Wolf" S:f5 pm.
Chase's--Polite vaudeville, s:l5 pm.
Polls Theater-The Poll Players IN
Little Johnny Jones'" S:l5 pm.
Academy--"Freckles,' Sis pm.
Gayety-"Girls OF the Gay White Way"
Sis pm.
Miners americans" S:15 pm.
Cssino--vaudeville and motion pictures,
= and pm.
Cosmos-VaudevIlle and motion pictures,
] pm. to IL pm.
virginia-Motion pictures and illustrated
eongs.
Chevy Chase Lake-ararine Band con-
cert. followed by dancing.
Glen Echo Park-A fairy land Of amuse-
ments. with large dancing pavilion; ad-
mission free.
Evening star., 1912-08-28

Phone Your Want Ad 60 The star.
Main 2440
Evening star., 1912-08-28

During July and August . Special so
cent lunch will be served from noon till
3 pm. at Harveys. l1th st. and Pa. ave.
Evening star., 1912-08-28
Attend Great Rockville Fair and

AtteuU UreHt HNOcAS.11C + "1H ""U
horse show at Rockville, Nd, August
~ to 80 via Baltimore and OHIO X. X.
Frequent daily trains and quick service;
and on Wednesday and Thursday speciai
train will ieave Union s.aIon at lv:lo
q m; 80 cents round trip.-Advt.
Evening star., 1912-08-28
CITY ITEMS.

"The Great unknowa,'' at the Virginia
Theater today. \ big feature.
Evening star., 1912-08-28

Phone Your Want Ad to The Star,
Main 24<0.
Evening star., 1912-08-28
To Insure Quick Work Let Is
There.. sati.fnct:on m EXerx Dren

handle your Special milwork contracts
Own machines. Eisinger Bros. .2IG9 18th r. W.
Evening star., 1912-08-28

Eyport Bee las made 4 a favorite IN hum
dreds CT Was hington homes. Orde a cas-"
today; "a bottles. sl..5 All dealers, ..
phone Washington Brewery. l.. a5f.
Evening star., 1912-08-28

Jackson 8. Elliott chief of staff of the
Associated Press Washington bureau, has
been transferred by General Manager
Melville f. Stone TO the super.ntendency
OF the eastern division, with headquarters
in New York. and Charles T. Thompson,
who now holds that Office, has been trans
ferred to Washington to become superin-
tendent Of the bureau here.
These changes. effective September l, re-
move from Washington one of its best
known newspapermen, and return to the
city one who DID some of his first work
here.
!! Mr.. Elliott came to Washington from
Iowa less than dozen years a6o anu
has been On the Washington staff OF the
Associated Press ten years. He rose
steadily from one of the smallest posi-
tions in the bureau to become It's chief
n little more than year ago. and now
goes as superintendent to the most Inn
portant division of the Associated Press,
having jurisdict. on over news territory
reaching from st. Johns, y. B., to Pitts
burgh.
During his work in Washington Mr..
Elliott commanded the friendship and
confidence of puol.c men as few others
have done. 1t is frequently said of him
that he had covered everything in
Washington from the smallest police
story to having the executive direction
thoroughly trained newspaper man., To
that and his capacity for work his success
is largely ascribed.
Career of Thompson.
Mr.. Thompson returns to take charge
of the bureau in which he received some
of his first training in the Associated
Press. AS wo: king newspaperman in
Washington he attracted attention for
his work In diplomatic circes. and was
rewarded by appointment to represent
the Associated Press abroad. For I me
he was at the London bureau, then prac-
tically clearing house for the news of
Europe, and later was chief of the Paris
bureau in cha: ge of the news of southe: n
Europe He was in charge of the cover
ing Of many notable events and the uni
form excellency of his work attracted
wide attention. Several years ago he
was returned to the United States as su-
lperintendent of the eastern division. which
position he has since held. Mr. Thomp-
sor. owns home In Washington and re-
turns TO many friends.
Evening star., 1912-08-28

Don't Fail 20 See the Motor Cycle
races at Rockville fair tomorrow.-Advt.
Evening star., 1912-08-28
Your Sewing Machine. Repaired for 81.

Buttons made to match your garments.
1Oc doz. up Knife and accordion plait-
ing finished while you wait. Oppenhcimer ),
Sth and SITS. NV.
Evening star., 1912-08-28

Are You Going to Rockville Fair.
Yes, COMMONWEALTH
Evening star., 1912-08-28

Hear Marine Hand Music, Chevy Chase
Lake. this evening. Dancing; fine ride.
--Adyt.
Evening star., 1912-08-28


STAGE his fame will end-heM always rage
then gun eight the
off the bills and neer back again So
toll sing obscure for flames
trifng thing that seldom will endure.
.ss:ss::sa.s .ss:ss::sa nE ~. !. lNs.x m.4o..
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-14
PRIZES FOR GRAMMAR SCHOOL
PUPILS
For the Purposes of STUDY ing the Va
riOus Phases OF the Rerolutlonar,
Period.

For the purpose Of eueoufasa.s -.
study Of the various phases o, -.
Revolutionary period Of American 8l--
tory. the daughters OF the Amer
can Revolution of Maine offer FIRST
prize Of $500 for tn bes essay found
ed on any incident OF the American
Revolution, occurring between -"
and l7S3, $500 for the secoad best
essay and 500 for the third best es-
say
The contest win be governed by tho
following rules
I. Articles should be written on
one side Of paper only. They must
not be typewritten.
.. The essays will be limited TO not
less than 500, nor more than lgoo
words.
3. In Judging articles SPECIAL at
tention will be paid 10 spelling
punctuation, paragrapting and or5sia-
ality of style.
! All articles must be in tho hau Is
of the committee not later then Feb
ruary l, 1913
5. The contest is open to pupils
of all grammar schools in the STATE
of Maine.
G. All essays must be sent 20 the
chairman Of the committee
I.AVINIA GRANT ELLIOT
Gen. Knox Chapter, Thomasten.
Chairman of Committee on Patriotic
Education.
Mrs. John Alden Morse. Bath
State Regent
Mrs William {. Robinson, y. Anson.
State Vice Regent
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-14
THE CLEMENTINE IVES.
TON ". c. 7. i.
Held Regular Meeting in Il. 4. Il,
Hall Tuesday Afternoon.

The Clementine Weston W. c T. L.
held its regular meetins in G. \. p
hall, Tuesday afternoon The pres
dent. Mrs. Nettie Paddock, presided.
The opening number on the program
was the singing of the Crusade Hymn
by the ladies, and with Miss Edith
Lewis at the piano. Devotional eN-
ercises were conducted by Mrs Rose
Burrill. Piano solo. Miss Dorothy
Day; Singing, Jesus Savior Pilot
Me" Interesting reports of the State
w c. T. L. convention We're given
by Mrs. Celeste Roullard and Ms
Nellie Chase, Vocal sole. Dear One
Mrs. Eta Bradley; Reports of the y
tional W c. T L. convention and ez-
tracts from Mrs, L. NJ. y, Stevens
address were given 10y Mrs. Paddock.
The union voted to have its hanaua
on next Monday evening at the NJ. L
church. Mrs. Mabel philbriek a9a
Mrs. Elizabeth Merrill are to arrang,
for the program. and Mrs Emma Pen.
nell and Mrs. Laura pmsmor. haf,
charge Of the supper
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-14
THE PROGRAM ARRANGEMENT
For the Home Mission Week Exercises
In SkOwhegan.

Home Mission week will be carried
out as previously announced with the
exception of one evenings change.
Owing to the Epworth League enter
tainment coming Friday evening, the
meetings will begin Tuesday evening
in the First Baptist church and con
tinue to be held Wednesday evening in
the Island Ave Congregational church,
Thursday evening in the Bethany Bap-
list church and Sunday evening in tho
Centenary NJ. E. church.
The addresses Tuesday evening will
be on American Indians, Philo
Steward; "Asiatics," f. Elmer Nolin;
Puerto Rico" Mrs. II. c. Judkins
There will also be one other address
on Africans. Wednesday evening,
Addresses. Cuba" Mrs. G. r. Fogg;
THE Frontier" Miss Margaret Smith;
The Immigrants" George Thompson
Thursday evening, Addresses, The
Rural Regions" Sheriff John A
Mooers; The Cities" Judson Pack
ard" American Social Problems. Sun
day evening, the four ministers will
each give addresses.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-14
EQUITY CASE WAS AD-
JUSTED THURSDAY
Six Lien Cases for Labor and Sup
plies. A several Days Trial Was
Expected. Another Hearing.

Judge Leslie c. Cornish of Augusta
was at the Court House, Thursday for
the purpose Of conducting equity suits
brought by creditors. There were
six lien cases for labor and supplies
on the T. b. Barrett building which
the Skowhegan Savings Bank was
made a party as a mortgage, but dur
ing the forenoon affairs were adjust
ed so that the case which it was eX-
pected would take several days to be
tried was settled during the forenoon.
The attorneys were George w. Cover
Esq. and Harold Phillips, Esq, for
the plaintiff; E. F. Merrill, Esq. for
Mr.. Barrett and L. L. Walton, ESQ.,
for the Skowhegan Savings Bank.
The building in question is occupied
by Mr.. Barrett Dr. Borden and Mr.
Whittemore.
The remaining business transacted
was the hearing on a petition for sup
port pending divorce.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-14
LOST BOY RETURN =
Ed HOME
After Spending a Night
in a Barn
Harry Shampele Arrived Here Last
Saturday From New York and Dis
appeared Monday. Returned to
Sk0whegan Tuesday.

Harry Shampcle was missed from
the home Of Mrs Frank Emery last
Monday afternoon but returned there
Tuesday after spending Monday after
noon in wandering around in the coun-
try and staying over night in a barn.
The story of the case seems to be
that young Shampele who arrived
here Saturday from New York to stay
at Mrs. Emery's home and attend
school here. disappeared after lunch
Monday afternoon. That morning he
had started in school at the Park
building and apparently after the mid
day meal started to 90 back to the af
ternoon session. He did not return at
the expected time and upon inyestiga-
tion it was found he had not been in
school during the afternoon.
Tuesday, however, he returned home
saying that he had gotten on the
wrong street and SO wandered into the
country. He spent the night in a barn
and was finally brought back to town
by farmer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-14
MADE QUICK WORK
Of It
Saturday Afternoon at
The Town Meeting
Voted to Adjourn Shortly After the
Election of L. L. Walton, Esq. 10
the Office OF Moderator.

The special town meeting which
was called for Saturday afternoon
was brought to a quick close. Tie
session was a remarkably short one,
probably not covering more than five
or ten minutes.
Following the reading of the wal
rant l.. l.. Walton, Esq, was chosen
moderator, and Edward F. Merrill,
Esq, very shortly afterwards moved
that adjournment be made. suggest
ing that if the session be allowed to
continue bitter talk would result. The
motion was seconded and following
this, Albert Blair, who was one of
the signers to the petition for having
the meeting called. tried to address
the citizens, he was, however, uE.
able to do so on account of a motion
being undebateable. A yes" and no
vote was first taken and this bcins
doubted, show of hands was called
for with the result of S4 to 26 favor
ing adjournment
The object of the meeting was 70
see what action the town would take
regarding the opening on Sunday af-
ternoons of the Municipal building
for the working men to meet in. The
petition was first sent into the select
men under the name of the Skowhe-
gan Local asking them for this priv
lege This was objected to on the
grounds that the officials thought the
building should not be open to any
political party on Sunday. They then
pettioned the selectmen to see what
they would do regarding having Il
town meeting called for Tuesday eve
ming on the night of the national elect
ion. The time and the date aSked
for in this case were not approved by
the officials and they refused 30 is
sue a warrant. The next course
adopted was to go to justice of ,he
peace and have the warrant issued by
him which was accordingly done, aad
with the results mentioned above.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-14
GONG. GOULD SPOKE
On PANAMA CANAL
At The Bethany Church
Friday Evening
Under the Auspices of the Town I'M
prOVement SOciety-Other Clubs
Guests.

The meeting of the Town Improve
ment Society on Friday, Nov. Sth, oc-
Cured at 7.30 p NJ, in the Bethany
church.
The hostesses who acted as ushers
we're Mrs. Adelaide Ordway, Mrs
Arazina Miller, and Mrs. Ella T.
Mooers.
The attendance was by invitation,
and the attraction offered of an ad
dress upon The Panama Canal by
Hon. Samuel w. Gould, proved suffi-
cient to fill the auditorium to nearly
its utmost capacity.
The meeting opened with words of
welcome by the president, Mrs. Eliza
beth P Merrill, followed by music, (a)
"A Song of Autumn" (c) French
Folk Song" by Miss Harriet A. Marble
with organ accompaniment by Miss
Mary Emery.
The poem Saul" by Robert Brown
ing was very charmingly recited by
Miss Gertrude S. Carter; Vocal solo,
The Deep Blue Sea" by Lyle Moore
accompanied by Miss Edith Lewis;
Songs, (a) The Poets Life" (b) Flo
rian's Love Song" by Miss Marble, ac-
companied by Miss Emery; An origin
al poem, THE Bridge of Waters" was
read by Mrs. Elizabeth P. Merrill as
prelude to the subject of the address
to follow.
At its close song, "Tis' Morn" was
very delightfully."- given by a quartet
comprising E. E. Harris, Harvey
White, R. w. Leighton, DR. S. NJ. Cow
er, with piano accompaniment by Miss
Edith Lewis.
Following Mrs. Merrill's introduce
ion, Congressman Gould took his sta
ton on the platform and was greeted
by loud applause. In opening his re
marks, he said: Il knew one other
Congressman who always wanted to
make a speech and they cheered him
Continued on page ninel
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-14
WILSON'S MAINE PLU-
RAL|TY 1888
The TabuIati0n of Press Returns of
The Presidential Election Was Com
pleted Sunday.

The tabulatIon of press returns of
the presidential election was COM
pleted. Sunday with the receipt of re-
ports from two Knox County planta
tions, erie Haven and Matinicus,
which are situated on Matinicus Isle,
20 miles off the coast and have com
munication with the mainland by
steamer only twice a week.
The two places gave the Republi-
cans IA: Democrats IA and Progress
sives 81 They brought the total vote
of the State to the following: Will
son and Marshall 5O,9S7; Roosevelt
and Johnson 48,459; Taft and Sher
man 26,53S; plurality for Wilson and
Marshall 2,528. Incomplete returns
indicate a total Socialist vote Of
about 200 and a total of less than
1000 for the Prohibitionists.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-14
LIQUOR CASES IN SOM
tKSE1 equity
Several Arrests During the Week,
One or Two Sellers 80 Scared They
Left the County.

Friday, Sheriff Mooers conducted d
search and seizure at the home of Oc-
taye Vigue, which resulted in find o.
liquor skillfully concealed. There was
sufficient quantity to condemn the
man and his arrest followed He was
left sitting in the sitting room of his
home for a short time and suddenly
made a break in which he was sue
cessful in getting away from the Off
GERS.
Clayton Dowgill, a weaver in the
Woolen mills at Hartland, WAS caught
on his return from a trip to Bangor
with 20 quarts of liquor. He was ar
rested by Deputy Sheriff Burrill and
officer Hill, and Friday was brought
to Skowhegan for Judgement in the
jail. The day following, Pete Sayoir,
Was also brought here from Hartland
where he was likewise employed. He
was arrested and was found guilty on
the charge of Illegal transportation, he
having attempted to bring quite "A
quantity of liquor into the town.
Sheriff Mooers informs us that one
or two other liquor sellers of Somer-
set County have got scared and let
this part OF the country, and furtheI
more adds that the liquor law is being
enforced at the present time and will
be up to the last hour of the last day
of his retirement from his official
duties in that capacity.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-14
Mrs. Levi Butler.

The death of Mrs. Ella tTantishl
Butler. wife of Levi Butler, occurred
at 11.20 Monday night following an
Illness of about one year. Her age
was about 40 years, and her home had
always been in Skowhegan. She was
well known to many friends here and
was a commitment at st. Mary's Ca
tholic church She was also a mem
Der of the Ladies' Auxiliary of St
John the Baptist society
Funeral ceremonies have been held
today in St Mary's church, FIR. p. E.
DesJardns officiating. Beside the
husband, Mrs. Butler is survived by
two sons. Howard and Donald, both
of Skowhegan, one sister, Mrs. Minnie
Thibodeau and one brother, Arthur
Tantish, also of Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-14
SERIOUS WRECK
AVERTED
Engine of Train No. II
DeraiIed
The catastrophe Happened Whers
Tracks Ire Being Raised, AbOHt
One and One Hall Miles This Side
of Shawmut- No One Injured.

Passenger train. %o l. leaving
skowhegan at - a. H., Friday morn
ing vas wrecked about one and one
half miles This side o. ShaWmuL sta
ton. The catastrophe happened when
the train MAS crossing the long FL
which had settled because Of qu:ck
sand underneath one ai3o For some
time The place where the accident
occurred had been worked upon by
construction crew engaged in raising
the grade Of The tracks enough TO clear
The water of the river which will be
considerably raised when the Shaw
NUT dam is completed. Investigations
showed that the track had settled
enough on IL west side 10 flrow the
/ engine over and in doing SO it landed
ia the mud TO such a extent that it
vas about half covered / vas ex-
tricated Saturday night and vas moi
badly damaged. Engineer Ralph
Hooper was driving the train very
slowly in anticipation of some possi-
bic danger. darkness not permitting
him 10 see tho trouble soon enough 10
prevent the accident
No one was injured. the engineer,
and fireman, a J. Marden. jumping
when the engine began to tottle-
Other officials in charge were Conduc-
tor. H. $ Hopkins and Brakeman E
J Gurney The engineer landed in
the water but sustained no injurious
effects On board the train were ten
passengers. b. T Steward, Irving
Gates, F. X. Brown, J. C Viles, E F.
Rowell and Dr X W.Smth, being
participants
The Wrecking train from Wateryille
vas secured not without a little diff
Guilty. as Conductor Hopkins after
walking the distance to Shawmut.
found that the telephone wires werC
out OF commission and consequently
he had to continue his Journey -
Fairfield which he did with the aid oil
hand ear. being assisted in the pro
pelling by some OF the construction
laborers Jpon the arrival of the
wrecking train, work was begun which
cleared the track for traffic before
noon. passengers and mail to and
from Skowhegan being conveyed By
transfer across the wrecked place dur
ing the forenoon.
It is most fortunate thing that a
more serious catastrophe was ayerted
and it was largely due to the foresight
OF Engineer Hooper that lives were
not lost