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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-24

The uncleanliness of the school
room is more serious matter than
that of mere appearance. The school
room dust consists of waste from hui
man and animal sources. 1t comes
from the pupils homes and from the
streets, brought in on the clothing
and shoes or by the wind. 1t often
contains the germs of disease. The
danger is increased. as will readily
be seen, when the school-rooms are
over crowded with pupils.
The first requisite for the sanitary
school house lies in the selection of
the location. This should be on high,
dry ground, where good foundation
may be laid and where there may be
facilities for drainage and sewerage.
1t is of great Importance that the site
be laid where good light may be had
on all sides. High buildings and
trees near a school house are obsta-
Giles to good sanitation. as they OBJ
struct the light and the free circula-
ton of air. Proximity to factories
should be avoided because of noise,
disagreeable odors and gases general
ed. Good yard room is another i'm
portant consideration, as the play
ground must be provided for.
The size of school room should
no Qnph cnfioiopf ono pfifv ~
fresh air may be introduced and foul
air removed, without causing drafts.
The corridors should be wide and
we'll lighted. Glass panels in class
room doors or transoms over the doors
are used for this purpose. In some
schools, steam pipes are run along
the wall under the wraps to dry them
and ventilating systems for the cloak
rooms are introduced There should
be at least two exits from every
school building and the stairways
should be straight, not winding, and
If possible fire proof.
A generation ago, to the French,
attempting the same labor. the 18TH
mus proved a deadly place, reelting
with disease, moving down men by
the hundreds, making impossible of
accomplishment a work which at
present is being carried on there in
safety and security to health. If the
same intelligent care and precaution
which have produced such results at
Panama, should be applied in our
homes, in our schools. in the new
measures for public health, results as
marvellous might be accomplished in
the improvement of the health of the
school children. II seems decidedly
unfair to the children that the State
should subject them To compulsory
school attendance and at the same
time should be so careless In its re.
quirements for housing them. thai
their physical welfare is in constant
peril.-The Calais Advertiser
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-24

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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-24
Card OF Thanks

We wish to thank the friends Of
the late Mrs. Fred Trip for the
kindness shown us in our late b..
reayement, also for the many beaut
full floral offerings
Mr.. Fred Trip
Master Graydon Tnpu
Miss Zadie Tripp
Fairfield. April l., 1913
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-24
IN THE SK0WHECAM
MARKETS

Skowhegan Market Quotations re
main the same as last week. There
is an abundance of good things that
remind US that summer Is almost
here. The quotations are.
Wool-Unwashed. zoe 10 &c per b
Hides and skins-Indes. 10e 10
IL 1-2c per h.; calf skins, 15e TO zoe
per h.; lamb skins. soc to s100.
Beans-Hand picked. yellow eyes
$3.50 to $500; pea beans. 1915 to
$500.
Beef-Ox beef. &c TO lie.
Poultry-Fowls, IL TO 16c per ID
chicken, IA to 18c.
Round Hog-10c per ID.
Tallow-Rough, &c per ID
Eggs-18c per dozen, fresh
Potatoes-40c per bushel.
Butter-28c per ID.
Cheese-l6c. to 1Sc per ID.
Retail Market
Flour-Spring Wheat Patent. 5000.
winter wheat patent. $500.
Oats-47 lie.
Gluten-$1.65.
Corn-$1.40 per bag.
Meal-$1.30 per bag.
Middlings-s1.50 per bag.
Cottonseed meal-$175 per bag.
Spring bran-$1.40 per bag.
Winter bran-$1.45 per bag.
Mixed feed-$l.45 per bag
Salt Pork-13c by the Dbl, 200 lbs.
$22.
Cheese-22c to 24c per Id.
Butter-30c to 36c per pound.
Teas-25c. to soc. per lib.
Coffee-20c to 38c per pound.
Lard-Domestic: Ice, compound 12C
Molasses-Pure Ponce, 40c to soc
Sugar-Granulated sugar, best
quality, 20 lbs. for $1.00; brown %
lbs. for $1.00.
Potatoes-60c per bushel.
Onions-5c per ID.
Poultry-Fowls, lac to zoe per ID;
chicken, Ice to Csc per Id.
Eggs-25c per dozen, fresh.
Eggs-Storage. zoe per dozen.
Stove wood-Delivered So per cord.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-24

There Is no case on record of cough
cold or lagrippe developing into hruu-
chitis. pneumonia or consumption after
Foleys Honey and Tar Compound has
been taken. The genuine IL In vel
low package Refuse substitutes For
sale by all druggists.
Impure blood runs you down--makes
you an easy victim for disease Fer
pure blood and sound diRestion-Bur
dock Blood Bltters At ali drug stores
Price, 100.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-24

Under certain conditions. local au-
thorities in Prussia are permitted to
tax incomes below $3.50 year.
Open air physical culture classes
for the free instruction of women and
girls are held every Sunday in Berlin
Fidelity purchased with money,
money can destroy
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-24

The French government has placed
au increased fas upon sIKn boards III
TIE hope r ass feaaias fhsHf HaubeI
Japan uea haftIsshlp fhg cruiser
konKa has displacement - aH
tons 1ts iengIh IS - fs# is
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-24

This Is To certify that al dr8KRfRta
are authorized TO refund your money
II Foleyss Honey and Tar Compound
fails TO cure your cough CT cold John
Rernet, Tell, MS states i used
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for
five years. and II always EtVen The beet
Of satisfaction aud always cures H
cough or cold Refuse substitutes
Fer sale by ali druggists
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-24
MAINSTREAM

Mr.. Stafford of Boston visited his
son, F. C. Stafford the past week.
Miss Ida Temple of Detroit is
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-04-24

London has TO. oo0 pupils Ia nisht
schools.
The Caucasian., 1913-12-07
SheriR's Sale.

No. t7,65i-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La:
w. w. Page VS.. Sarah Taylor, Ad-
ministrator.
By virtue of writ of seizure and
sale to me directed from the Hon.
orable First Judicial District Court
of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in the
above numbered and entitled case, I
have seized and will offer for sale at.
public auction for cash and without
the benefit of appraisement, at the
principal front door of the court
house of Caddo PARISH Louisiana,
during the legal hou,s of sales, on
SATURDAY, DEC. 13, 1913,
Section twelve, <stwnship seventeen,
range sixteen LESS 80 acres off of the
east side of'said section sold to Tis-
by, leaving $50 acres, with all build
ings and improvements thereon.
SaiG property seized as belonging to
tlle above named defendant and to
zoe sold to pay and satisfy the debt
as specified in said writ say in the
sum of three thousand dollars with
eight per cent per annum interest
thereon on five hundred dollars
from Nov. 1, 1908, and on like sum
from Nov. 4, 1909, on like sum from
Nov. 4, 1910, and on like sum from
Nov. 1, 1911, and on like sum from
Nov. 1, 1912, and on like sum from
Nov. 1, 1913, and all costs of this
Isuit, as well as ten per cent on said
principal and interest as attorneys
fees. J. P. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff, ex-Of1icio Auctioneer.
Caucasian, Nov. IL, 1913
The Caucasian., 1913-12-07
SHOT HER HUSBAND.
Another Case of the ''AIere Man. the
Victim OF . WOman'S Wrath.

Yhe Killing and the shooting st
men by women 10 seemingly becom-
| ing a fad which 10 increasing alarm
inglS At least, ae regard Che Nlan-
kinS who gan ac 9onger be Sosstful
of their Sssumes eu0eriofitg 0'el
the Female een.
vhis 10 omphasiutS osolo dYaeo ae
10 indicated by ehe occurrence OF
Rhomicidee in ~hicls the woman ie
\ the aggressor and Pho emeru QaN'
| the eictime 1oseibly this eodution
|may be oraceable to the eeoeral NeV
Idepartu1ee in whico como %olnen
woulR indulge and which NaS be
sugeesteS from the sleclinaeioe in
Psome instances % she vor0 o0bes
beins elimiaate3 Prom 9loe alatrirso-
Srial eeIemoHse
ct ane rate emelup 01aS'' % CON
SfronteS ~itls apprehension ana 6aH-
ger Whiclo @ae unknown 20 nina in
} the oears historical, sa6 81 en-
checked the 'mer~ Qlan" mae Se
hel1 in She n1oS dejBt suNor6ine-
ton.
Vt is ne qoAges surprising 20 esaH
in the newspapers the 1epors that
a man has been killed or shot by MS
paramour and in some cases by Ais
wife, who should be always Che
partner of his joys as we'll as his
tribulations, and where is the end
not now visible and may grow in
intensity until the laws which gov
ern in the case of men shall also be
applied to women.
AS reported from Oil City, Rube
R. Freese, a driller for the Standard
Oil Company at Trees, was shot
at his home by his wife Wednesday
evening about 5 o'clock. If Freese's
face and shoulders and arms are
filled with squirrel shot he should
rejoice and feel exceedingly glad
that the squirrel shot were not
buckshot, as in that event he would
now most probably be lifeless.
AS indicated by reports, the cou-
pie had their family quarrel, but
what provoked the shooting has not
yet been made manifest. There is
no reasonable explanation of the
cause except in the renewal of
quarrels over trifles and that Mrs.
Freese is addicted to the use of
what IS called dope" Mrs. Freese is
the mother of several children.
Tt is stated that Freese is an in
dustrious man and had contemplat-
ed a separation from his wife. He
is under treatment at Vivian.
Mrs. Freese reached Shreveport
Thursday in the custody of Con-
stable w. F. Gibson and was jailed
on the charge of shooting with in
tent to murder.
The Caucasian., 1913-12-07

/. Good stationery is essential to the
up-to-date merchant. Phone 1000.
The Caucasian., 1913-12-07

S1OO,00O Or NOre-Origin OF Fire
NnknoWn-BuiIding Ablaze When
Fire Department Srrived-Busi-
aess Restll,,sd SIithous Oeias.
" the Aioke eampon9 10 eOmse
wAa6 diofigule,d Prom the 9irc whicls
wrecked their building shie sorN-
Sins. ie 10 etill ilo Pho Pins roSarSle:e
lo9 eheo ecore ds9 oopo sroo aSte s.otee
1an8 tho emokeo
eYoV oheo eiee orisieaee2 10 ao9
k0osao 81 10 be0ese,S 10 eeseloSei
in the elaec9l experiment 'on she
eeconS Gooro gt Nes abous g o'cloce
thie morning 6hels o9e 9re eoae disc
eosere6 ane t9so alarm gieen ghe
fire department. sssponde9 quickly.
buV tho eilso eao alreads onveloSeS
tho o0tiIr esconS etoIg one &as
burning fiereeleo Uhe indications
arc THAI the 91o ha5 6eon auIaing
Ysevera0 Aoule teSsole eSco bla@e 6ee
came sisibleo
SNheH HhureSsS meanfHg 9he 90
bpors ssas .VreaG that che Hicks Come
Apane nae ouffersN fsone &rs ehers
were expressions oS surprise by the
Imajorits who reached their office, 40
we'll 40 kindls words 81 sympaths.
She Hicks Company LimiteA 10
one OF shs moss substantial and dee
serSedly popular hoalses IN ehe
State. 1ts name and title is surety
of Aonest and square dealings. Be-
sides it has always been aligned
with ehe most progressive Of this
community. 1t was not surprising
that this firm will resume busi-
ness tomorrow morning in the
building on the corner of Texas
and Commerce streets, where the
Conway Hardware Company was To-
Gated many years ago.
The loss to the firm at this time is
resulting directly from the fire, but
from the sale of merchandise espe-
Cially adapted for the Christmas
trade, which could not now be re-
placed for the holidays. However,
this firm is not repining, but
PhoeniX-like it has risen from the
ashes, better say from the debris
still ablaze and burning. The build
ing is partly wrecked and the stock
is apparently total loss by fire,
smoke and water.
The loss, covered by insurance, is
being adjusted.
The Caucasian., 1913-12-07
EStraY Notice.

Taken UP by Will Black at his
pasture near "Three Forks" north
west of the city, about quarter of
a mile from the city, about Oct. n,
1913, one mare mule being marked
as follows: Mouse colored, about Is
hands high, about 10 years old, no
brands or marks noticeable. The
owner Of said animal is ordered to
prove ownership and pay costs, or
said animal will be sold at court
house square, Shreveport, La, on
Saturday, Dec. 13, 1913, between the
legal hours of sales by the city mar
shall, according to law. Done and
signed this the 1st day of November
1913. L. C.. BLANCHARD,
City Judge.
Caucasian, Nov. 2, 1913.
The Caucasian., 1913-12-07
MURDER TRIAL.
Dave Thompson, a MulattO, Slayer
of Fannie Jefferson, COlOred.

The case of Dave Thompson, a
mulatto, indicted for the murder OF
Fannie Jefferson, colored, was called
for trial yesterday evening.
The jury comprise James Gallo
way, s. E. Donaldson, c. E. Valen-
tine, R. F. Carr, Charles A. Norton,
J. D. Beazley, |. w. Miller, R. L. Will
liams, Sam Ford, C. J. Currie, j. T.
Robinson and E. D. Bowman.
The homicide occurred at Belcher
in the latter part Of August of this
year.
for trial Wednesday evening.
The verdict of the jury guilty
without capital punishment, which
means Imprisonment for life.
The Caucasian., 1913-12-07
CONVICTIONS AFFIRMED
On Appeals from Caddo Parish to
the Supreme Court.

Among the cases appealed to the
State Supreme Court may be noted
the cases from Caddo Parish tried
by District Attorney Mabry The
cases were contested vigorously by
the several attorneys for the de-
PENDANTS, who contributed all their
legal ingenuity to the defense OF
their J. clients. The cases affirmed
are for retailing liquor without a
license:
State VS.. Joe Bramhall.
State VS.. Peter LacrOuts.
State VS.. Robert Payne.
Each of the defendants have been
sentenced to pay the usual fines and
to go to the Parish Farm.
The case of w. C. Laning, con-
victed of embezzlement, is affirmed.
Laning was connected with the
American National Underwriters
which was absorbed by the Pelican
Fire Insurance Company, defunct,
of which Laning was the manager
The sentence of the court is that he
shall serve a term of seven years al
hard labor in the State penitentiary
at Baton Rouge.
In the case of F. A. Negin, charged
with bribing a witness, the motion
to quash, sustained in the District
Court, was reversed and the court
is ordered to reinstate the case fol
trial.
This much of the record of GRIM
inal proceedings is to the credit OF
District Attorney Mabry, who is
applying his best efforts in the full
filment of his duties.
The Caucasian., 1913-12-07

back, and there remain only the under
arm seams. The big collar Is both be-
coming and youthful looking. For
the collar and chemisette can be used
chiffon, net or heavier material. As
there IL q tendency now for dainty eff
fects net IS much employed
For the medium size the blouse viii
require two and one-half yards Of ma
terial twenty-seyen inches wide, with
q half yard for chemisette and collar
and cuffs.
This May Mantou pattern In cut IN Sizes
for girls Of sixteen and eighteen years Of
age. Send 10 cents to this Office. giving
number. SoeS. and it will be promptly for
warded to you by mail II In haste send
An additional two cent stamp for letter
postage When ordering use coupon.
No............ Size.......................
Name ..........................
~ -
The Caucasian., 1913-12-07

or shocked at the front. and the sash
Is slipped through slashes that are
made for the purpose. appearing at the
sides and back only.
In the picture the frock is made OF
rosebud batiste, but the design is a
good one for challie, cashmere or silk
The round neck will be preferred by
most mothers. but the frock can be
made high, with low neckband The
sleeves allow of choice of three
lengths.
For the four-year-old size the dress
will require two and half yards of
material twenty-seven inches wide,
with two and an eighth for banding.
This May Manton pattern is cut in sizes
for children of two, four and six years.
Send 10 cents to this Office. giving number.
$685. and it will be promptly forwarded to
you by mail. II In haste send an addi-
tional two cent stamp for letter postage
When ordering use coupon.
No. Size. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Name
Address ..........................
.,.............
The Caucasian., 1913-12-07

No. 17,597-In First District Court,
Parish of Caddo, State of Louis
lana: Succession of Silvia Davis.
Notice is hereby given that Louis
Moseley, administrator, has this day
filed tableau of debts in said success
sion, and unless opposition be made
thereto within the time specified by
law the same will be duly homodo-
gated as prayed for.
Witness the Hon. John R. Land,
judge of said court, this 29th day Of
Nov. 1913. S. 0. WILLIAMS.
Deputy Clerk.
Caucasian, Dec. 2, 1913.
The Caucasian., 1913-12-07

skirts and Of course simplifies the Ia
Dor Of making, but for very hard usage
plain materials are better.
It can be finished with a plain hem
or with hemstitching, or the edges can
be scalloped Ito be pretty and dainty.
Many mothers think handwork the
only appropriate finish for the little
children, and the scailops are not diff
cult.
For the four-year-old size the petit
coat will require fiveeighths Of ma
terial thirty-six inches wide Tor the
body portion. one and fve-eighths Of
douncing ten inches wide or one yard
and three-eighths Of plain material to
make as shown in back view.
This May Manton pattern is cut In sizes
for children Of two, four and six years
Of age. Send 10 cents to this Office, giving
number. S0s7. and 1t will be promptly for
warded to you by mail. If in haste send
an additional tive cent stamp for letter
postage. When ordering use coupon.
Name ...................-.......
ADDRESS .........................
The Caucasian., 1913-12-07
HICKS COMPANY FIRE.

A Conflagration Involving u Loss Of
100000 Or slore-Origin of Fire
Misunderstanding Ablaze When
Sire Department Nrrived-Busi-
@ess Res,Il,,s6 SIithoue OeSas.
The Caucasian., 1913-12-07
FASHION HINT
By JuDlC CnOllE7

The empire line is becoming to little
children. 1t gives che quainS, pic
turesque effect shas is always charm
ing. Yhis little dress is somewhat un-
0suaI sipoe che body portiop Is shirred
The Caucasian., 1913-12-07
Succession Notice,

Caucasian, Nov. 2, 1913.
The Caucasian., 1913-12-07
FASHION HINT
BY JUDiC CHOLLES

There is always nee6 for an attrac.
tive dressing jacket This one is very
natty. 1t is made with deep peplurh
that is smart and With eollsns collar,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
An Amusing Parlor Trick Second Sight"

n EFT the young hostess giving the
party invite one of the boys
to perform a trick of magic"
OF course. this has been pre-arranged.
and it does not take the young hostess
long to provide the accessories neces-
sary for the performing of the trick.
The boy asks for a slate and pencil. a
white sheet of blank paper and lead
pencil. These are brought. The ma
gician takes his place beside table
at one end of the room. lays the slate
and pencil upon the table and asks the
guests to each write a word on the
blank sheet of paper. making this
statement: After you have finished
writing the words, fold the paper and
hand to some one in the room. He
shall act as Judge. Then, without
looking at the paper, either after or
before your writing. I will write on my
slate those very words"
At this statement each guest smiles
incredulously, for each thinks the ma
gician has vowed to do the impossible.
Determined to prove that he cannot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
An Ingenious Frog.

HWAY down in Brazil there is a
H species of tree frog that builds
y its nest in the water This nest
is a sort of fortifcation sor the pro-
lection of the frogs eggs and later for
its young. The fertilization is built in
this manner. Mrs. Frog starts at the
bottom of pond or stream, and laws
solid wal. perhaps two inches thick
at the foundation. This wall Is built
circular, and gets a bit less in width
as 1t nears the top, which reaches
some inches above the water to admit
air and light. 1t is sort of tube
like enclosure. not very wide across
but plenty large enough to let the
young stay inside after Matching till
they are able to look OIL for them
selves.
The tops of these little mud nests,
sticking out of the water, resem BILE
the craters of miniature volcanoes.
They are built so compactly that the
water doe. not melt them away for
a long time after the eggs deposited
in them are Matched and the young
gone forth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
70 LADY BESS 5.

= GUESS we'll have to lose Lady
81 Bess.'' 1t was Mr.. Jackson who
g said this to his son Oliver. "I had
= hoped that this year would see
good times. but the failure of crops
has made it pretty hard for us"
SAY Daddy. how much is Lady
Bess mortgaged for?" asked Oliver. a
serious expression on his face. He
loved the beautiful riding mare they
called Lady Bess. and while he did
not own her any more than he owned
the other domestic animals on his ia
theirs farm, he felt deeper affection
for her and a kind of ownership. as
she was his riding horse when he went
anywhere.
Il gave her as security for seventy
five dollars" replied Mr.. Jackson. ''I
was hard pressed for money, and dis
liked to get a loan on the land as 1
could get along with a small sum.
You see, old man Kingley has wanted
Lady Bess for some time, and l do
believe he thought she'd fall into his
hands II he secured a mortgage on
her. His daughter Helen would like
Lady Bess for the saddle. But had
no intention of letting the animal go
for the amount of the loan. and only
yesterday. 1 found I couldn't possibly
raise the amount of the loan-which
falls due within three days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09


heart like flaming swords. He turned
his blood-shot eyes on Oliver. Go"
he said in an uneven tone. Tell
your dad l extend the time"
AS long as it is necessary for him
TO have it extended" put in Helen.
And leaving her father in the corner.
a look of shame and defeat on his
face, she walked to the gate with OIL
iver.
Come over tomorrow, oliver" she
said. Wen go riding across the hills.
you ON Lady Bess and | on my old
Gingo. He's as fine saddle animal
as l want
But-hut-your father" said Oil
Yer. Perhaps he would rather /
would not come again"
I'm going to make an honest man
of Father" said Helen in low quaver-
ing tones. Mother has tried 1t for
years, but never succeeded. But /
have great influence over him, for he
leves me dearly. And / love Daddy.
even though he has travelled in the
wrong path much of his life. And
through that mutual love l shall work
wonders with him. You see. Oliver.
I'm getting old enough now to under
stand these things. I'm sixteen next
month";"
IN come. Helen" said oliver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09

the next instant Helen was standing
close to him speaking in low tones.
Sae had happened into the living
room, the door of which opened into
the hall. and had overheard all that
Oliver said regarding the Peter Brown
note. And she knew without a doubt
that the brave boy was speaking the
truth, for she had often overheard
her fathers conversation with other
men who were In debt to him, and
knew that he was what they called
"a scheming, slippery" man in busi-
ness.
Father" said Helen, IT overheard
divers charge against you. | shall
not torture myself by repeating what
he said about the Peter Brown case.
But, Father, not only beg you to ex-
tend the time on Mr.. Jackson's mort
gage; 1 command it,"
There was something in Helen's
face and tone which made her father
blush with shame, and caused him to
stagger back against the wall. She
was his only child, his one great love
and Joy. He lived to accumulate
wealth for her. She was his idol.
And to have her eyes accuse him hurt
him more than to have had the en-
tire world turn against him.
Tell him you extend the time
ninety days, Father" said Helen
firmly.
I-I-wanted that young mare for
you, child" stammered the old man
She's the finest riding beast in the
county. You'd look beautiful on her
sleek, black back. Il was for yoti-"
"You shall not get things for me
by cheating others out of them" ;"
Helen's voice sank into the old mans