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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-29
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1912.
Our Candidate

New candidates for high official po-
sitions demand from an intelligent
electorate the brazing of new allie
chances. The Independent-Repo
this week, announces its support in
the present campaign of Hon. Edwin
c. Burleigh, of Augusta, for United
States senator In this support 1t
turns from Hon. F. A. Powers, of
Houlton, whose candidacy a year ago
1t warmly and consistently champion
ed, to this new aspirant for political
preferment 1t has no word to say
against Mr.. Powers; 1t merely express
ses the opinion frankly that the Aroo-
stock gentleman is failing to make a
strong appeal for support and is
therefore receiving little support
from the rank and file of Maine voters.
His apparent inability to attract
strong allegiance is certainly not to
be regarded as any reflection upon his
ability or character, but 1t is one Of
the greatest possible hindrances to
political success.
1t may be worth noting editorially
that the Independent-Repor in sup
porting Mr. Burleigh does not need to
turn from the present Senator, Hon.
o. Gardner, for the reason that it
never championed his candidacy for
any public office whatsoever; further
more, it never for a moment believed
that the people of this State ever
wanted him in Washington for any
conceivable reason. How Obadiah
Gardner got to be United States Sen
ator will be the eighth in the series
of the Wonders of the World. Conf
dentially speaking, Mr.. Gardner came
into officeAon fluke performance sup
ported by whole circus of curious
condolences, and, according to the
astute gentleman who dictates things
democratic-the Honorable w. R. p
the Rockland man is more than likely
to go out of Office at the coming sea-
sion of the Maine Legislature on very
much the same kind of a fiuke. But of
all this, much more anon.
The Independent-Repor can per-
form no greater service for the people
of this good county of Somerset or,
for that matter, of the whole State,
than to do all within its power to get
Edwin C. Burleigh into the United
States Senate. His long and highly
honorable record as Congressman
from the old Third District surely en-
titles him to the respect and conf
dence of our citizens generally, while
his wholehearted interest in all that
concerns the welfare of Maine richly
merits Jealous championing Of his
candidacy The people of Maine know
Mr.. Burleigh, and Mr.. Burleigh, in
turn, knows the good people of Maine;
that Is why we feel confident of see
ing him again honored by the voters.
In commenting upon the candidacy
of Mr.. Burleigh 1t is interesting and
highly suggestive to note the prompt
endorsement which has been given
him by the press of Maine, Daily and
weekly newspapers alike have united
IN prophesying his election. Without
exception, these newspapers have ed
itorially praised him as man of sterl-
ing integrity and splendid ability,
and they speak of him furthermore as
a mighty good fighter. His candidacy
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-29
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Rev. ]. G.. Osborne, Paste

Morning worship at 1915 Sunday
School at IL. Philathea Bible class for
young ladies at IL. I. p. S. c. E.
meeting sunday evening at o'clock.
There will be communion service
at this church next Sunday.
Prayer meeting TINS Thursday even
ing.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-29

We sell the Duchess because we
have found them to be the best me-
dium priced trousers in the market.
The Best for You because they are
superior in material and workmanship
have splendid fitting qualities and
are sold under an original money war
ranty.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-29
CENTENARY
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Rev. Arthur T. Craig, Pastor.

Morning worship at 1915. Sunday
School at H. .apworth League at g..
Evening service at o'clock.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening at
The Ladies Social circle will meet
with Mrs NJ j. Allen on Cedar St.
next Monday afternoon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-29
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
george Merriam, Pastor.
Residence. so Madison Avenue.

Morning worship at 1915 Subject:
What shall we leave our Children
Mrs Elise Fellows White Will pay the
violin. Sunday School at Il. Y. p. S.
c. +. at 8. Evening worship at !.
Prayer meeting this evening at ia
sharp.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-29
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

The Christian Science Society. M,.di-
son avenue, corner Russell street. Ser
vice Sunday morning at 1913. Sub
ject: Christ Jesus" The reading rooms
are open Wednesday afternoons from
2.30 to 5.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-29
BIRTHS.

East Madison--February -. to Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Hobart, a daughter,
(Alice Morrison).
Mercer-February 49, to Mr.. a nd Mrs.
Geo. Williamson, a son 90 lbs.)
New Portland-To Mr.. and Mrs ElVin
F. Wills a daughter.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-29
MARRIAGES.

Lewiston-February 10. by Rev. /. A.
Bean. Harold s. Niles and Carrie a.
Libby, both of New Portland.
ngfeld--February Is by Rev A
II. Carvill. Harold e. Atwood and Elsie
+. Lovejoy, both of New Portland.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-29

Miss Cora and Miss Lucy Poulin
will start Saturday morning for New
York and Boston to attend millinery
openings.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-29
DEATHS.

Norridgew 90. Mrs.
Lucy 4. Fletcher. aged 81 years.
Richmond. Feb. 25.-Mrs. Carrie Git
tlefeld) Lawley.
Harmony-February 49, VIM. Nc
Laughlin. NJ. D., aged 10 years, g mos.
6 DAYS.
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YBODY,C
COLUMN - ~

Advertisements in this column no,
to exceed five lines Inserted once fol-
25 cents four times for so cents. Eacf
additional line five cents. In comput
ing lines reckon on an average of :
words Stamps taken.
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Church Notes
ISLAND AvEN Ug CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH.
BENJAMIN B. Merrill, Pastor.
hsldence, 11s Main st.
Telephone. 1913.

Morning worship at 1915. Sunday
School at II. Communion Service at l.
Christian Endeayor meeting at 6.
Prayer meeting this evening at !.
O'Clock.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-29
ST. MARY's CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Sunday services:-Low Mass at
o'clock. High mass at TO- Sunday
School at P. M.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-29
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST.

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST.
Cor. Madison Ave. & Russell st.
Services held every Saturday and
Sunday. Sabbath school at $50 o'clock
Saturday followed by preaching, or
prayer and social meeting. Preaching
by Elder M B. Butt erheld at 100
o'clock Sunday evening. All are well
come
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-29
FOR SALE

House with eleven rooms and bath
all modern improvements, electric
lights; also one lot on East Front st.
and one on Free st. GEO. KING, ca
East Front St., 1w9#
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-04
PLANS CHANGED
 BY PISGAH HOME
Is Decided to Construct Fireproof Building in Place of
 Frame

The trustees of the Pisgah Home ESQ., citation have decided to delay the erection of frame building upon their property in Idewild as previously announced Mrs. c. P. Orr, chairman of the advisory board, and one of the trustees of the Pisgah Home association, when seen at her home, 2704 Highland avenue yesterday said;
 After we had sufficient funds in hand to let the contract for a wooden struc- ture, and I read the specifications, the thought came to me that it would De a most dangerous building in which to care for the morphine, whisky and cocaine patients who are being sent us in ever increasing numbers
 At my request the trustees agreed to have an entire readjustment of the bull l. ing plans, and we may decide upon tenn porary trustee until we can afford rein forced concrete.
 We will not build a two-story wooden great. While most of the large sub scribers have given their money to the work, irrespective of the class of building erected. since plans and pictures of a proposed building have appeared in the papers, any subscriber desiring his money returned may have same by communcat- ing with I. F Young, treasurer.
 ''The work will go forward at it's present locStion until we come to defi- nite conclusion as to the class of building we can safely erect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-04
CHINESE PLOT ID
 KILL POLICE FAILS Two Lured to Gas Filled Room, But Lives Saved
 by Hatchets

San Francisco, Cal, December 3.-Chi- nese gamblers during the night lured two policemen to Imprisonment in gas filled chambers, leaving them to be as- phyxiated. Each of the men escaped death. Trey carried small hatchets and chopped holes through the wall. Cor poral Golf, the first victim, was walking along when Chinese brushed by hin and whispered there was a fight on in the Siberian club. Without waiting to call his squad Golf rushed to the clut. ile thrust aside the dc orkeeper. As the barrier swung in he heard the bolt click and simultaneously the gas jets were extingulshed. Feeling for the other door he found himself imprisoned in a nar- row hallway seven feet long and found that gas was rushing from tips which he could not reach. After quarter oI an hours work with his hatchet he ut through the walls and was rescued Of
 ficer Bailey was trapped similarly ill another club at almost the same time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-04
CONFERENCE OPENS
 AT UNION SPRINGS.
Methodists Begin Real Work
 This Morning
WILSON IS PRESIDING
Yesterday Spent Examining Minis ters-Woman's Suffrage in the Church to Come Be-
 fore Body

Union Springs December 3.-(SpeciaL J. Work proper of the annual session of the Methodist church. south. of Alabama be- gan this morning with the getting to- gether of the committees on admission to ministry and on classifying of ministers.
 There are four classes in the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, first. second, third and fourth, according to years in the ministry. There are nine candidates before the conference for ad- mission to the ministry. One set of com- mittees have worked hard all day on the question of their family relations, moral character, adaptability and mental ability, while another set of committees worked on other phases of their eligibility.
 Tonight the Pastoral Society of the church was addressed by Rev. c. A. Rush on Bishop Andrews" an interesting sub ject. Tomorrow morning the real con ference session will open at o'clock with Bishop Wilson in charge, assisted by Bishop Kilgo of South Carolina.
 Bishop Wilson arrived at 9:30 this morning, 80 years old but hale and hearty He is making his headquarters
  Rev. J. T. Mangum in charge
 There was something romantic in the arrival of the old bishop. Pastor Man gum received a telegram last night thot the aged bishop would arrive in Fort Davis at 5:30 this morning. That would necessitate a layover of several hours for the old gentleman. MT. Mengrm consulted Prof H. Clay Harris, an auto mobile enthusiast, and director of the choir
 As result the preacher and the singer sped over to Fort Davis on a railroad automobile after the bishop at o'clock this morning, but the bishop changed his mind and came in over the Central
 There are four classes in the ministry matters to come before the conference this week and among them woman's suffrage in the church. That is the question of whether or not woman shall hold office in the church, how much voice, and how much vote shall they have in the church, in other words just how much authority shall the female Methodist enjoy. The preachers are pretty well divided up on these ques- tions
 Said one young minister: "Why this is a grave question; if we let the ladies have full voice and full vote, then they will take it into. their heads to preach; we cannot allow that
 The question of redstricting the con ference is being discussed pro and con. To redistrict means to make more pre- siding elders, and it is said means sev- eral more preachers and little less pay for some with several parsonages to build. This time tomorrow all sorts of grave questions of the nature of these men | toned will be under discussion. The town is fast filling with preachers, although the real conference session does not open until tomorrow morning. Ac- commodations have been found for all who may come and Union Springs is well fixed to keep the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-04
SUFFRAGE LEADERS
 RETURNING TO CITY
Next Meeting of Local Association Will Be Devoted to Reports From
 National Convention

Mrs. Solon Jacobs, president of the Bir- mingham Equal Suffrage association, will return Saturday from Philadelphia where she has been attending the National Equal Suffrage association convention. Mrs. Amelia Worthington, who was also dele gate to Philadelphia, returned yesterday. On her way back to Birmingham she stopped off at Richmond for short visit with Miss Mary Johnston
 The next meeting of the Birmingham association will be devoted largely to The national convention and reports will be made by the delegates from Birminghs m, including Mrs. Jacobs, Miss Worthington and Mrs. Oscar R. Hundley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-04
ONE KILLED WHEN
 POWDER EXPL0DES
Bud Whitehead Fatally In- jured at Sloss-Sheffield
 Mines Near Russellville

Russellville, December 3-tSpecial.)- Bud Whitehead was killed and George Jcnes badly hurt by the premature ex- Ilosion of blast at No. 3 washer Sloss- Sheffield mines near town today.
 Jones was pouring powder in a hole they had drilled about 20 feet deep which already contained about two and one half kegs of powder and Whitehead was tapping it when the explosion came. Whitehead was directly over the charge and was killed instantly. Jones had a keg of powder in his arms from which he was pouring. The can was blown away but queer to say, failed to ignite. thus probably saving his life.
 Whitehead was an honest. hard work ing man at about 35 years old. He leaves a wife and five children. Jones was a boy of IS. His parents live in town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-04
VEXED BANKING
 QUESTION SETTLED
State Banking Law Upheld by Chancellor Gardner's
 Decree

Montgomery, December 3-(Special)- That the superintendent of banks is a statutory trustee Tor the benefit primarily Of the creditors, and secondarily for the stockholders of state hanks. is the sui . stance of a decree rendered by Chance Tor L. D. Gardner Of the southeastern chancery division, a copy of which was received by Superintendent of Banks A. E. Walker today.
 The decree of the chancellor settles the question as to the right of the superin- purpose of which is to reduce to his pos session the assets of insolvent banks. The result of the decision is to upheld the effectiveness of the state banking law
 The chancellor's ruling came in the suit of A. b. Walker against the Mont gomery Bank and Trust company, a suit involving the assets of the Bank of Geneva. The demurrers of the Mont gomery bank to Superintendent Walk CTS original suit set forth that the bank regulation act of 1911 was un- constitutional. and that the superin- tendent of banks had no right to enter suit, or to take over the assets of in solvent banks as ascertained by the overruled the demurrers and upheld the act.
 It was set forth in the demurrers that if the act authorizes the superintend- ent to take charge of the assets of in solvent banks as ascertained b ythe banking board, if is unconstitutional for two reasons; first, that such pro- visions, as found in section 10 of the act, are not included within the title of the act; second, that if so, 1t is the taking of property without due pro- cess of law.
 The chancellor held that the title of the act set forth the authority of the superintendent to enter such suit, and declared that the provision for a hear ing before the banking board and the right of a subsequent appeal relieves the act of the accusation that one operates under it without due process of law
 Chancellor Gardner ruled as to the right to bring suit as follows:
 frhe superintendent of banks Is an officer of the state charged with certain duties with regard to insovent banks. He holds the assets in liquidation. Without the power to reduce to possession for the purpose of administration the assets of the bank he would be man of straw ?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-04
OAKLEY HURLSPOT
 AT JA|LER'S HEAD.
Attempt Made on Life of
 Montgomery Official
RAVES LIKE A MANIAC
Prisoner Said to Have Made Repeated Attempts on Lives of Others. Much Skepticism Manifested
 Regarding His Insanity

Montgomery, December s.-(Special)- Belief in the sanity of ". G. Oakley, the man who killed his stepfather, P. A. Woods. in the office of the convict de- partment at the capitol several weeks ago. received a severe shock this morn- ing when Oakley made an unsuccessful attempt on the life of Day Jailer Cheney, just as the latter entered the cell at the county Jail in which the prisoner is con- fined
 Captain Cheney, accompanied by Judge William H. Thomas, counsel for Oakley and J. Lee Walker went to the cell of the prisoner late Tuesday morning. Just as Captain Cheney entered the cell, Oak ley reached down and picked up a heavy cast iron pot, which he hurled With full force at the head of the jailer. The heavy missile brushed the hair of the jailer as 1t passed and narrowly missed the head of Judge Thomas. Striking against the heavy bars of the cage the pot was broken into a hundred pieces
 After a time, oakley was overcome by MT. Walker, but the prisoner was still unsubdued. Having wildly he would listen to no one, and the confer ence had to be given up.
 Oakley Is said to have made repeated attempts on the lives of those who have come in contact with him since his con- finement at the county jail. The first day Judge Thomas called. on Oakley, the latter hurled boot at the head of the lawyer.
 Much skepticism has been manifested regarding the insanity of Oakley all though the man has acted the part of a raying maniac on numerous occasions. He will be placed on trial Thursday morning, and it is und that the plea of insanity will be entered in tho defendants behalf. Some 70 witnesses have been summoned to testify as 10 his mental incapacity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-04
Suits Filed Yesterday

The following were among the suits filed yesterday in the city court:
 J. w. Thornton vs. T. A. Darden. The plaintiff claims s25OO damages for an al- leged assault and battery.
 Cordelia M Morse vs. Birmingham m Railway. Light and Power company. The plaintiff claims s1O,0o0 damages for al- legged personal injuries.
 R. A. Brice vs. Louis Schillnger The plaintiff claims s1o.oOO damages for al- legged personal injuries received by col lision between buggy in which the plaintiff was seated and an automobile be- longing to the defendant.
 Charley Evans vs. Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company. The plaintiff claims s2oOo damages for alleged personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-04
Washington Man Sees TrOu- ble Ahead Because of
 Chairmanships
SAYS NORTH WILL
 DEMAND ITS SHARE
For First Time in Many Years the Northern States Now Have More Democrats in the House
 Than the South
By c. E. STEWART

washington, December 3.-0Special)- Alabama's power in the House Of ReF resentatives by reason of the important committees the chairmanships of which are held by members of congress from Alabama is pointed out in a story by Judson c. Welliver in the Times of this city as one of the alleged reasons ad- yanced by northern democrats why thay should be given more recognition on inn portant committee assignments when the House of the 63rd Congress is or ganized.
 Alabama for instance" he says, "is the heart of the black belt and incident ally is accused of being infected with .Irotection ideas. The northerners point out that Alabama is one of the most in- fuential states in the whole country ill the new House. It claims the chairman of the ways and means committee, and leader of the House, MT. Underwood; IL has the chairman of the judiciary, Mr. Clayton; chairman of pensions, MT. Rich ardson, who is also second member ct interstate and foreign commerce, and therefore sits on all conferences in behalf of this committee; Mr. Burnett is heir to the important committee or pupllc buildings and grounds, vice Sheppard c' Texas who goes to the Senate. Likewise MT Burnett is chairman of immigratioE, which he would lose if he became head of public buildings and grounds"
 Sees Trouble Ahead
 MT. Welliver declares that there is go- ing to be trouble over the important places controlled by the south, because A.. %, haf hn many years the north has more Gemo- crats in Congress than the south has. The southern states have 159 democratic members and the northern states have l53.
 The leaders in Congress, however, do not believe that there will be any row over the distribution of the chairman ships These important posts have al ways been distributed, with few exceT'- lions, according to rank in point of serNe Ice on the committees. Of course prepa- ration and fitness for the discharge of the duties of certain chalrmanships has a great deal of weight, but usually a new member of Congress until it Is clearly seen what he is most suited for is assigned to the less important con- mittees and must display his ability to do things before he is made commander in chief of any important post.
 No one doubts but what the democrats from the north, who by reason of theii long service in the House are qualified and entitled to important committee as signments will get them, and there will be no favor shown. Many important chairmanships are already held by northern representatives MT. Fitzgcr- aid of New York is chairman of the ap- propfiations committee, and William. Sul- ger of New York is chairman of foreign
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-04
VAND|VER WILL BE
 RETURNED TOSTATE
Montgomery Man Said to Be Implicated in the Rowan
 Murder

Montgomery, December 3.-(Special.)- Acquisition on the governor of Georgia for the return of Henry F. Vandiver to Montgomery to stand trial for complicity in the murder of Sloan Rowan, was grant ed by the governors department this afternoon.
 Vandiver was indicted by the October grand jury and was arrested in Atlanta Monday afternoon. He will be tried at the February term of the criminal division Of the city court. Solicitor Seibeis has sta ted that the state will insist that the reg ular course be followed in applying for release on bond, which means that yandi- yer will remain in jail until a formal ap- plication for bail is presented to Judge Brown.