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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-17
PASSENGERS TAKEN
OFF BURNING SHIP
Rescue Effected in Midocean
While Heavy Seas Are
Running.

hamilton, Bermuda, November i6-
The Spanish steamer Balmcs. with her
cotton cargo on fire, was towcd into
81. Georges harbor this morning by
the tugs Glad;sfen and Powerful. con-
voycd by the Cunard liner Pannonia.
The Cunarder had on board 1870 pas
sengers of tho Balmcs, taken of tho
burning ship Friday morning IN mid
ocean while heavy seas were running.
after race TO the rescue in answer
10 wireless calls for help.
When the Ialmes came to anchor in
the harbor. her matches were lifted.
Great clouds of smoke bclchcd forth
nut powerful pumps soon cxtinguished
dition except for the damage done by
tn water and the fire in her cargo.
The Pann@nia, when she had finished
hcf task % conveying the ;almcs
pointed her prov toward New York
and steamed away AT 10 o'clock this
iiornihs. IN. passengers Of the Balmes
=, Discovered on wednesday,.
r ne , Mr9 on The baiines was discov
while the steamer WAS blowing east
WARD on her trim, 70 Cadiz. Spain, from
We're in hold No. :. and spread ranidlv,
the smoke penetrating to tho engine
rooin and TN. stoke hold The second
crew were partially suffocateu, but
stuck 10 their posts.
xi!c !ISl.SS operator. by direction
OF Captain RUIZ, them began sending
cut cut calls for assistance. The cali
the north, bound for New York, ana
Captain Robert Capper answered he
would come to the Hames's aid The
i;rltish cruiser suffolk also answered
/ the steamers call, but her message
/ was indiStiuct
Turning south the Pannonia. under
forced HrauSht, raced At top speed to-
ward the spot where the Balmes had
Said Shc was in distress Thursday
night the Spanish vessel was sighted
and III. Cunarder soon was alongside
the burning vessel.
Passengers Taken on.
captain capper stood by the Balmcs
until morning and then took on her
pas#eEEers. the captain and crew
e!ectins 10 remain. on their snip TO
navigate her and fight the fire The
i'ahhonia and Balmes then headed for
Bermuda.
The Ealines's crew fought the fire
throughout Friday,, hui all the time it
continued 10 gain Roadway. Saturday
night the flames had reached such pro-
portions II was thought they might
spread and that the vessel might have
10 be abandoned. The crew. however,
never ceased their endeavors TO subdue
the fire.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-17
GIRLS WEIRD FACULTY
Replies to Questions Appear ms Words
and Pictures on Her Skin.

Especial Cable to The Times Dispatch
Paris. November 16.-French physi-
clans are puzzled by the weird faculty
Of Raymond l:ellnrd. a twelve year
old girl. living ut Adbellvil. near Paris.
10 reply 10 questions made to her Tx
means 81 words and pictures appear
ing or her skin. y reporter asked her
if She coulu tell his first name. After
= lapse Of fifteen minutes. Raymond
replied: Yes. here il is" She barred
i"i leg and the name Henri" which
was correct. appeared in scarlet let
tcrs just above her knee. AS the pic
lures aud words disappear within Il
Few minutes after they appear. Il pho
toSraph Of this name was taken
several rhl sicians have examined the
girl. and all report that TO al appear
ances she is perfectly normal ana
healthy
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-17
prepnrc for Rendezvous.

Pensacola. lSia.. November l6---Thc
United states mine supply sh,p san
Francisco. accompanied by the gov
clnmcnt tugs rctapcsco and l'atuNcnt
arrived here late to-day from Norfolk.
They Viii 1T once begin preparing the
Harbor here for the warships and de-
stroyers, which win make this port
their rendezvous during the rest Of the
Nintpr
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-17

Vigorous, virile men, those
who succeed in every field of
endeavor, drink a good min
eral water freely.
Standing alone in its class,
the high regard in which
WHITE. ROCK WATER is
held by the doctors of today is
attested by its enormous sale.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-17
The Weather.

Forecast: NirEinin-Pnrtly cloudy
north and west. rain I'm southeast por-
lion Monday; colder south portion
Tuesday general. fur.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-03
E|GHTy.n|nE YEARS OLD
TO-DAY
james b. Homestead is Palmyra's Old
est Citizen. Something of His Life

James B. Homestead, the oldest citi-
zen of Palmyra is a son of the late
Reuben and Sally (AIalbon) HON.
stead and was born July 3rd, 1924, in
Skowhegan, on the farm now owned
by Mr.. Stinchfield. The family moved
in an OK team to Palmyra in 1882 and
on their arrival, took dinner at the
Nathan Douglas place, later known as
the keene Stock farm which was owned
by f. F. Peasley Mr. Homestead still
has in his possession the good stick
used in making that journey.
He went to work on the Penobscot
River when IA years of age and was
mustered into military service in the
civil war at Madison, Wisconsin,
Sept LIST, 1861, but was taken lame on
the way to Washington and did hos
pital work until April l4th 1862, when
he was honorably discharged. Mr..
Homestead has been twice married, his
first wife being Miss Lovina Horne
of Cornville. They had two sons
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-03
UNITED STATES Of
AMERICA
Now Holds Post Office
Lot Deed
The New Building WilI BE Erected on
the Corner of Water st. and North
Avenue

After many attempts to decide upon
a proper site for Skowhegan's new
postofiice building, the lot on the cor
ner of Water ST. and North avenue
opposite the Municipal building has
been selected. On Tuesday last the
deed was recorded at the office of the
Somerset Register of deeds, the fol-
lowing persons; Amidee E. Bisson,
Charles E. Young, Orin A. Priest and
Henrietta NJ. Heselton having COM
yeyed their titles of the property to
the United States of America. The
total consideration paid was $13,334.-
9S. OF this sum, $9S777 was paid to
Bisson and Young; $345721 to Orin A
Priest and $SS90 to Henrietta NJ. Hes
elton. Since the original deed was
made Orin A. Priest has died and as
result his heir Mrs. Susie p. Lancas-
ter has given a deed conveying the
property which Mr.. Priest agreed to
convey.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-03

portorial and editorial capacities, but
mostly as its leading political writer
at the United States Capitol.
Many noteworthy experiences came
to him there. The position brought
him into close relations with the chief
men of both parties and he enjoyed
their confidence to a notable degree.
His good judgment of men and events
and enterprise in comprehending
Washington affairs commended him to
the Boston Herald, whose Washington
bureau had long been regarded as the
prize newspaper assignment at the
Capitol. Both for the Post and later
for The Herald Mr.. Walker has trav-
elled widely, visiting nearly every
state in the union and chronicling
news of political campaigns.
In later years Mr.. Walker has given
some attention to business enter
prises, apart from a very active news
paper career He is a silent partner
in successful local hrm. he has
had some record as a public spirited
resident of Washington.
Mr.. Walker married Miss Romaine
Mannix, daughter of we'll known
Captain of the United States Marine
Corps and they have one son, Man
nix Walker. He and his family have
come frequently to Maine on visits to
his parents at the Embden homestead.
Mr.. Walker is member of the Chevy
Chase Club, one of the most famous
country clubs in the United States, and
of the Gridiron Club. AS vice presi-
dent of the latter organization, he is
in line to become its presiding officer
next year 1t is composed of about
so newspaper, correspondents and is
the greatest dining club in the world
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-03
Additional automobile Service

The Central Maine Transportation
Co, j. NJ. Eastman, manager, who are
already operating automobiles be-
tween Pennington and Wateryille. via
Skowhegan, announce an additional
service as follows: Beginning with
Monday morning, July 7th, regular
trips will be made between Skowhe-
gan, Norridgewock and Smithfield.
With the car already running this will
give six round trips daily between
Skowhegan and Norridgewock.
The car to commence on next Mon
day is an eight passenger Pierce Ar
row, one of the best American makes
and cost $725O, so arranged that close
connections are made with all trains
at Norridgewock.
The complete schedule appears on
page 10 of this issue 1t will be noted
that close connections are made with
both north and south bound trains on
the Somerset branch of the Maine Cen
trail at Norridgewock
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-03
ANNUAL MEETING
OF the Bethany Baptist Corporation
Held Friday Evening

The annual meeting of the Bethany
Baptist Corporation was held last Fri
day evening in the parlors of the
church. Preceding the business ses-
sion supper was served by the ladies'
of the parish with Mrs. Van Nelson as
chairman. There were probably about
one hundred and fifty persons in at
tendance and the menu of the repast
was certainly a dainty one consisting
as it did of cold meats, salads, past
ries and coffee.
At the business meeting Rev. George
Merriam was made moderator, while
the remaining officers were elected as
follows: Clerk, LleWellyn Goodwin !;
treasurer, G. r. Fogg; auditor, Z. f.
Haines; prudential committee, Henry
L. Mitchell, Miss Louise II. Coburn,
Mrs. E. T. Goodrich, r. F. Homsted
and Van Nelson. The financial con-
dition OF the corporation was discussed
and G. R. Fogg in his treasurer's re-
port indicated that the expenses OF
the church for the past year had been
$4,000 This is a larger bill of eX-
pense than the corporation is ordinar-
lily called upon to pay yearly, but dur
ing this year, repairs have been made
upon the parsonage and there has
been an insurance bill extra, conse-
dueDtly the members feel that they are
in good condition. O. ID. Wells was
appointed as a special committee to get
furnishings for the church kitchen and
during the evening collected in sub
stantial sum with which to make a
beginning toward this end There was
no literary program, aside from the
singing of the Bethany Hymn by
those in attendance with Miss Anbie
Caswell at the piano.
Rev George Merriam is now in the
ninth year of his pastorate here and he
and his family are beloved not only
by the Bethany Parish but by the
as well
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-03
Obituary

Philena Coburn Shorey passed away
June 22nd at the age of 72 years, 3
months, days after a long illness.
Although a great sufferer she was a
patient one leaving it all to Him who
doeth all things well.
In 1859 she married Roscoe Hurd
of Harmony who died in 1861, and in
1866 she married John Shorey who
died August 22, 1877 She was the
daughter of Samuel and Eunice With
am of Monson. She leaves to mourn
her loss one son. r. V. Hurd, New
York City and two daughters, Mrs. c.
B. Furber, Bath, Maine, and Mrs. G.
W. Folsom, Kansas City, Mo; also
three sisters and one brother, Mrs,
James Brawn, Foxcroft, Mrs. p. d.
Kirk, Dexter, Mrs B. NJ. Swift, Jeffer-
son and Frank Witham, Fairfield.
Funeral was from the home in Nor
ridgewock June oath, at 3 p. m, Rev.
John Trites officiating. her favorite
hymns being sung: Sometime Well
Understand She was laid at rest
and most beautiful flowers. offerings
of relatives and friends amid in the
South Side cemetery at Norridgewock.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-03
JOHN A. PETERS De.
p" C|S|0N
Is to Become a Candidate Before the
Primaries for the Third District Re-
publican Nomination

Hon. John A. Peters of Ellsworth,
speaker of the Maine House of Repre-
sentatiyes, will be a candidate in the
primaries for the Republican nomina-
ton for representative in Congress to
succeed the late Forrest Goodwin of
Skowhegan. Mr.. Peters reached this
decision at a meeting of Republicans
held in Augusta, Monday afternoon.
Those present from here were Roy l..
Marston, J. WI Blunt, DR.. L. A Das-
combe, George w. Cover, Esq, C. P.
Merrill and B. w. Page.
The conference which was called by
the State and district committees for
the purpose of considering the situa-
ton was attended by representatives
of all the various committees.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-03
FIRE SITUATION IS
BETTER
In the Northern Lum-
bering Regions
The Fire Had Been Raging Since Fri.
day In the Woodland Close 10 Dead
water

With two hundred men on the
watch and in readiness TO fight the
flames, the fire at Deadwater, is prac-
tically under control. The shifting
ed some relief as the flames, which
started in the vicinity of Bald Noun
tain, encircles the village of Dimicli
and partially destroyed the small set
tlement of Moscow, were headed off
about a quarter of mile from the
saw mill and yard at Deadwater. Con-
trary to the report of Sunday night
the town of Dimick was not destroy
ed. Fire touched within 90 yards of
the houses but was stopped after a
hard fight A relief train was sent
from Waterville but the engine was
not taken from tho car As The fire
was practically under control when
the train arrived about p. m.
Although the flames swept over 5000
acres the wood destroyed was not so
valuable as was formerly reported.
Just how the fire started is not known.
The fact that oil burning locomotives
are used on all trains above Bingham
seems to dispel any theory that the
railroad is responsible The land upon
which the fire originated was the prop
erty of Gov. w. T. Haines.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-03

Among Maine men, engaged in civil
nest G. Walker, once of Skowhegan. He
returned to Somerset county briefly a
few days ago on a weekend visit to
his mother, Mrs. Stillman A. Walker
OF Embden, now seriously i'll.
AS Washington newspaper cores
pondent, Mr.. Walker has had a long
career. 1t covers the major portion
OF the time since he served as princi
pal of the Skowhegan High School and
Bloomfield Academy, more than 20
years ago His acquaintance with
public men, including presidents, cahi-
net members, and party leaders, with
many of whom hc has been on an in
umate footing, mas been as compre-
hensive, probably, as that of any other
writer In the extensive Washi lgton
corps. He is known in New England
chiefly as Washington correspondent
lot the last eight years of the Boston
herald, but has written much for
Maine papers and alike for publica-
lions in several states south and west.
Mr.. Walker lived in Skowhegan
When nineteen years of age, having
come here in the autumn of 1889. as
assistant to the principal of the High
school. Within a month the illness
Vi the principal resulted in his promo
uon The following year he went to
harvard to complete college educa-
uon which had been begun at Colby.
from Harvard he went to Washing
Von IN the employ of the Smithsonian
institution, but, after about a year of
'uat work, began writing for the news
papers. He was long identified in that
connection, with the, Washington Post,
serving that newspaper In various re-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-03
Prospect Good for Military Company

Major William E. Southard and
Lieut. j. Z. Hanson of the National
Guard of Maine, also Lieutenant Geo
E. Butcher of the United States army
have been in town recently in con-
ference with Professor Roy L. .Marston
as to the reorganization of Company
E. Largely through the efforts of Mr
Aarston the roster of the COMPANY us
now made up contains the names of
our best young men, ensuriAs mill
tary organization of which the town
and the State may be justly proud.
A meeting will be held at the old
armory in the Municipal building next
Monday evening, at which time offio ers
will be chosen and the organization
otherwise perfected. Sergeant Scott
has been assigned to this point by the
United States army authorities and
will remain as instructor and drill
master until the company goes into
camp at Augusta August 9th, for the
annual muster Cadet Frank Emery,
who is home on furlough from West
Point Military Academy, will also as
sist in acquainting Company E with
military tactics.
All considerations for the future Of
a military organization in Skowhe-
gan go along with the plan for a
Y NJ. c. A. building, an enterprise
which of itself commands the interest
and attention of the entire community.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-03
LAGRAT|ONS FOLLOW ONE AFTER
THE OTHER IN SKOWHEGAN
Factories and Stables Destroyed --- Bethany
Church Badly Gutted-- Horses Burned

skowhegan suffered loss by fire
Saturday night, which probably
amounted to $4,000. The principal
losers were the Maine Spinning Co.
The Milburn Co., Haekett & Wnham.
Skowhegan Casket Co, Adams <
Burns and Willis Trask The fire
department did very valiant work and
were ably assisted by a corps of cour-
ageous volunteers, some coming from
Fairfield to assist in the work of
checking the flames.
At about O'Clock in the afternoon
a small fire was discovered on one of
the buildings adjacent TO the Hackett
& Witham garage, which had suppos-
edly started from a furnace fire spark
in the power house building. The
flames were thought to have been con-
trolled without even the aid of the fire
department, but frequent visits were
paid during the remainder of the al
ternoon TO the scene of the slight con
fagration in order to determine that
there was no spread of the flames. At
5.45 p. M, however, some one discoy-
cred that the garage power house was
on fire and almost instantly the gar
age office and store house burst into
flames. These buildings nested close
together We're located on the Island
at one end OF the Channel bridge and
with the high wind which was blow
ing sparks We're soon swept across
the river to the wooden building own
ed by the Maine Spinning Co. and oc-
cupied by several wood working firms
At one time it seemed that fearful
contagration must be the result for
the wind was sWirling the sparks
right and left, and the firemen were
obliged to turn their attention to the
property adjacent to the structure
which soon after it was ignited was
found to be doomed. Among the
other buildings which caught but
which were saved without much dam
age were the South Side Grocery
store and large boarding house, The
Linwood on Main st. At one time
the awnings on the American Wooden
Mill were in flames, while Mitchell's
Wood Working Plant about a hall
mile distant was also on fire as was
! the wood work of the Channel Bridge
The scene was spectacular one eX-
citement being at a high pitch and it
is probable if the wind had not sub
sided the confagration would have
covered a large territory.
Among the heavy losers were Hack
EFT & Witham, automobile dealers
the store house, power house, and Of
flee used by this firm being reported
as a total loss. OF these the first
mentioned building was the proper
ty of the firm, the other two struc-
lures belonging to the AIilburn Co.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-03
TUESDAY MORNINGS FIRE

Skowhegan was given another seri-
Gus fire scare early Tuesday morning
the results of which were very dis
astrous. In this confagration, the
second 70 occur within a week, the
principal losers were Robert Haines,
Arthur Elwood, the Bethany Baptist
Society and Charles A Jones The
origin of the flames is unknown and
the total loss is estimated as being
from $25Qo0 TO $4,000.
The fire was first discovered at
about 13o a m, Tuesday, but the pc
culiar feature of this was that the
flames were not sooner seen, for wnen
the alarm was pulled in Robert
Haines stable occupied by Arthur Ell
Continued on Page 81
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-03
SOROSIS FIELD DAY
4 Larger Number Attend Than Ever
Before. Mrs. G. r. F0gg was Hos
tess

Members of Sorosis to the number
of siXty-two gathered at "Daybreak
Villa, the delightful summer home OF
MIR. and Mrs. G. r. Fogg yesterday
afternoon for field day outing. Mrs,
Fogg is president of Sorosis and she
entertained most charmingly. Free
transportation was furnished by teams
and automobiles and the hours were
spent with games and sports of which
there were many and varied. Among
the winners was Miss Gertrude Webb
who proved the champion in the pota-
to race. Mrs. A. r. Jewett ard little
Dorothy Nye gave readings and at
about $50 supper was served on the
Verandah. In the evening a party
was made up and theatrical enjoy
ed at the Lakewood Theatre.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-03

as it is understood that the unfortu-
nate man feared death from a cancer.
The poison employed was strychnine
and it is claimed tat Weich too1
enough to kill a hundred men. He
lived about fifteen minutes after TAX
ing the dose
Mr.. Weloh was a man we'll known
in the community where he lived, his
business being that of farming. while
his home was about one mile outside
of ST. Adams village There survives
a widow, who is an invalid and one
son Joseph Welch of ST Adams.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-03

There vas an insurance Of about
$500.
The factory owned by the Maine
Spinning Co with it's water power
was worth 10000 to $1,000. The
building Is bow considered a total
loss and was insured for $500. The
occupants u the block were the
Skowhegan Casket Co, the members
OF the firm being Thomas G. Lord and
Lewis Caswell. They lost about 100
caskets, saving only one OF their
stock on hand. They lost of course
also a quantity of material. Esti-
mated loss was between $4,000 and
$4,000 with an insurance of $500.
They were the occupants of the upper
floor Of the structure and the tenants
of the second floor were Adams &
Burns, general wood workers. Their
machinery was a total loss and while
lumber damages were not given. one
member OF the firm gave the estimate
loss as being $4,000 There was an
insurance OF s2400 on the machinery
and stock. On the lower floor was
Willis Trask.s wood turning business
and while this floor was flooded with
water, the flames did not raise SO
serious a hasoe as in the upper stori-
es. A quantity of finished products
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-07-03

The annual Field day meeting of the
County branches of the International
Sunshine was held Friday at Lake
wood Members from Bingham, Madi-
son North Anson and North Madi-
son began to arrive early in the fore
noon and headquarters for the day
vere established at the Grand Army
Cottage. Two other nearby cottages
we're also open to guests. A picnic
dinner was served at the noon hour
m long tables spread beneath the
trees in the grove. AT the center
table we're seated the guests of honor,
Mrs. H. B. Pulsifer State President,
and Mrs. Ina NJ. Cullen, field worker
for the Augusta Children's Home, to-
qether with the county officers and
presidents of the local branches.
little before 2 o'clock at the call
of a bell, the company assembled in
the theatre building for program and
business of the afternoon. The meet
ing was called to order by the CouD'
President. Mrs. Mae L. Bicknell The
order of exercises was
Singing, audience Il Need Thee
Every Hour; Scripture reading and
prayer. By Rev. R. A. Rich; repeating
Sunshine motto in concert; address OF
welcome, Pres. Mae L. Bicknell; trea-
surers report, Mrs. Cora Welch; sec
retarys report, Mrs. Minnie R. Wheel
er; song, audience, Scatter Sun
shine; report of Golden Glow Branch,
Miss Olive Hayden; report of Rain
bow Branch by Mrs. Frederick, read