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river: Lynch Point light established May
H. fixed red light of about 15 candle
power. II feet above water a red. b
pile. horizontally slated structure, In ,
fathoms of water
Illuminating apparatus is a post lam
tern burning oil.
Potomac river-St. Clements bay; Cedar
Point abr light established May IL; a
fixed white light of about 10 candlepower,
10 feet above water, shown from a black,
3-pile horizontally Slated structure. in
y fathom of water.
Illuminating apparatus is post Ian
tern burning oil
Chesapeake bay-Point No Point light
station: intensity of light increased May
3 by changing the illuminant from oil
to incandescent oil vapor, increasing the
white flash from 800 to about 5000 and
of the red flash from 1900 to about H.
0OO candlepower: duration of flash re-
duced about one-half. with corresponding
increase In duration of eclipse.
Chesapeake bay-Hooper Island light
station; intensity of light increased May
5 by changing the illuminant from oil
to incandescent oil vapor, increasing the
fixed white light from $40 to about 1900
and of the white flash from $500 to about
1900 candlepower; duration of flash re-
duced about one-half. with corresponding
increase in duration of eclipse
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SHIP BALKS AT MOVIES"
Old Schooner Solomon Cuts UP After
Picture Men Get Her.

Sailing craft, like humans, sometimes
aeve,on SMELLS of contrariness during
which their sole object seems to be to
cause trouble, and such spell has been
developed recently by the oid river
schooner Isaac Solomon. Last fall the
Solomon was caught I'm gale on the
river and had both masts blown out. she
seemed to take this as matter OF
course and developed no bad spirit from
II after she was brought to this city and
tied up at the dock at the foot OF 18th
street southwest.
Little pumping was required to keep the
hulk free from water until her owner,
Capt. Rose of King George county, Va.
decided to sell her to moving picture peo-
pleto be used as stage for marine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

pWO of the largest events of the
scholastic year. the annual
competitive drill of the High
School Cadets and the field
day and festival of the grade
schools. were held during the week just
past Everything considered, the current
month has been very busy one-prob-
ably buster than the same month for
several years past Numerous other
events are scheduled TO be held during
of them is expected to compare with the
two large events of last week.
Scenes from Shakespeare plays are
scheduled TO be given by the Central
High School Dramatic Association May
%. Members of the Daniel Webster
club OF business High School are plan
ming to hold their annual evening meet
ing on the same date.
June Is has been chosen as the date
for the annual excursion of the Cen
trail High School Alumni Association TO
Marshall Hall. \ program of novel
athletic events will be given.
centrars senior class held a dance at
the Cairo Friday evening.
An experiment with the fresh ir
schools. such as was made here winter
before last was recently terminated in
Philadelphia with successful results. A
dispatch from that city regarding the
experiment says in part:
AT the end the inspector found
that the pupils in the window
room had gained in weight on an aver
age more than twice as much as those
II the warrn-air room. The pupils in the
s.ssl room kept wholly free from colds,
nd were much more regular in at
tendance than the others. They We're
also more alert free from day dreaming.
quicker 10 learn, needed less review
work and were better behaved. In
health and happiness, in development,
both of mind and body. the children of
the room with open windows had clear
advantage over the others.
Charles h. Hanford. the actor. gave
readings under the auspices of the Col
lesc club OF Business High School We'd
nesday afternoon.
The Alumni Record. Central aiumnis
official journal, Will be issued In about
two weeks.
officers of the Principals Association
III the Public School were recently elected
as follows. President, Miss Jane McWl
liams. vice president. Miss II. VI. Fisher
secretary Miss &. H. Pimper, and treas
urer Miss Mefelia King.
Ds. W. AZ Davidson, superintendent OF
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southwest, the railroad officials had the
tracks removed in the past week

The grade of 14th street, which was
bumped to allow the construction Of the
siding without disturbing the electric
railway tracks to Alexandria. Mount. YER
non and Fairfax. has been restored to its
former level and all traces of the cross
ing removed. The grounds about the
new bureau are being graded, the park
and It IS said that number of flower
beds will be laid out in 1t before the new
building is ready for use.
A large force of workmen is employed
on the interior Of the new building, but it
will be many months before 1t is COM
pleted and ready to turn over to the
bureau authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
STEAMER CALVERT ON LINE.
Takes the Northumberland Place
on Baltimore Route

The steamship Calvert Of the Maryland,
Delaware and Virginia line Of steamers
has taken the place of the steamer
northumberland on the route between
this city and Baltimore for trip or two,
while the Northumberland is undergoing
her annual inspection and is receiving
some minor repairs.
The Calvert left here yesterday. after
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
STREET GRADE RESTORED.
Construction Material for New En-
craving Bureau Removed.

All heavy material to be used in the
new bureau of engraving and printing, at
the foot of 18th street, has been delivered
and the derricks, engines and other par
aphernalia used i'm the construction of the
big building have been sent away. There
being no further use for the siding from
the freight yard at the foot of 14th street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
we're the assistant superintendent.

were the assistant superintendent.
r. c. Bruce: DIR. Charles II. Mar
shall, member of the board of
education. also president of the assoc
citation. and j. C. Male, supervising
principal of the division of which the
school is part. Mr.. Bruce suggested
that a memorial be placed in the school
i'm honor of the late principal. Miss q.
f. Smith. and "a movement was started
toward this end.
Mr.. Male impressed upon the pa
rents to select good company for their
children DIR. Marshall. after outlining
the work of the association. urged the
parents to help the association by edu-
eating their children.
Other addresses were made by Rev
Pryor Rev Kicks, James Turner. Wal
ter Abrams and Charles Beason. A
musical program was given by Miss
v. Williams Refreshments were
served to a large number of parents
and friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
Argentine's independence Day.

In celebration of the independence
day of the Argentine republic the ma
tional ensign of this South American
republic will fly over the Pan-Ameri-
can Union building I'm this city tomor-
row Today really marks the 18th
anniversary of the Independence of
this republic. and il is declared that IL
is celebrated in Argentine with even
more spirit and enthusiasm than is he
Fourth of July A. .Ss United Ste%
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noon with freight and passengers TOT the
lower Potomac and Baltimore. Until the
,s,,s,d;nr of the steamer Three Rivers the
Calvert was regularly employed on the
Dotomac route by her owners but for
the past four years she has been running
on the Rappahannock ana pa "a n;,i nr r,h-
ahlv resume service on her route this
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
in the old Masonic Temple last even

ing to witness the installation of Cen
trail Camp, No. 16O15, Modern Woodmen
of America. which opened with a mem
bership of 81. The officers elected
were: Consul. ]. w. Booze; past con-
sui, j. w. Sutherin; adviser. Luther A.
White; banker. C. w. Jones; clerk, A.
H. Jaeger: escort, ]. L. Cocker; watch
man, William J. Young: sentry, w. E.
Monroe; trustees. J. C. Mcfarland. w.
j. Hill, f. c. Steinmetz; physicians.
Dr. Thomas Linyille, DIR. E. p. Keneipp
and DIR. j. III. Stone.
The degree work was exemplified
by the officers of A. r. Talbot Camp.
State Deputy William Mccartney called
the meeting to order and presented the
District deputy, H. H. Willard, who
completed the organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

doing the work of JUO men al single
thrust electric drills eating through solid
rocks explosion of siXty-five tons of tro-
jan powder blowing up big HILL gigantic
stone crushers, cement mixers, all the
machinery in operation
The lanes of sea travel as they Will be
affected by the opening of the canal and
, the great Gatun locks. as they Will be IN
actual operation are shown.
Scott Brown. kinemacolor staff artist.
and Frederick NillerS, veteran war cor
respondent. are responsible for the pic
lures of warfare in the Balkans. The
Greek, Servian. Montenegrin and Bull
garian rulers have aided them in OBJ
tanning historical reproductions OF the
conflict, TO be perpetuated for all time
The kinemacolor pictures show many
years of history. Servia falls into the
hands of the, Turks; Bulgaria is con-
overcome. Then Servia throws off the
Turkish yoke. TO be recOnquered again.
The Turks try to seize Montenegro, but
are repulSed.
Turks Suppress Revolts.
Servia regains independence. Walla-
cia and Moldovia fight against Turkish
rule ineffectively. Bulgaria's revolt is
suppressed. Then there is quiet for a
century.
Montenegro in 1907. repulses another
attempt at Turkish conquest. Russia
rible Turk. Servia throws off the
Turkish yoke temporarily. Turkey re-
gains possession of ROumania, and again
obtains the submission of Servia, and
soon the Servians again revolt and es-
tablish independence
Then comes the Crimean war. Bull
garia and Roumania regain autonomy.
Affairs are then tranquil until the pres
emit outbreak. Many details of the pres
ent conflict are shown.
The coupon follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
NEW LIGHTS IN POTOMAC.
Service Also Reports Increased
Strength of Chesapeake Bay Lights.

4 notice regarding the establishment
of new lights on the lower Potomac and
i'm the intensity of lights on Chesapeake
bay has been issued in the weekly light
house service bulletin. regarding changes
in aids to navigation. follows:
Potomac river-Entrance to Yeocomico
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
STORY OF PANAMA CANAL
IN KINEMACOLORP PICTURES
Balkan War Also to Be Shown for Benefit
of Public School Teachers and Pupils.
CHATTANOOGA

=, The Evening Star with the cooperation
4. of Manager l.. Stoddard Taylor of the
=. BeIasco Theater will all this week be
q. the host of the teachers and pupils OF the
i, public schools of the District of Column
g bia at an exhibition of kinemacolor pic
!. lures of the Panama canal. Other kline
=. macolor pictures which they may see as
" guests of The Star include scenes of the
q war i'm the Balkans.
il. Beginning tomorrow these kinemacolor
'. pictures will be shown at the Belasco
= Theater. and The Star. desiring to make
:, available to all pupils and teachers in the
= public schools of the District of Columbia
y this educational opportunity, has arranged
with the management of the theater to
= afford teachers and pupils alike the
= chance to view the pictures without cost.
I The coupon appearing in The Star is all
that will be required.
!, In view of the fact that the grade
schools are in session until 3 o'clock the
afternoons of school days, the pictures
!, will be shown at 3:15 O'Clock each after
tinoon.
The Canal in Panorama
{. The Panama canal pictures were pre-
pared under the direction of Rear Adj
miraI Colby NJ. Chester. The pictures
!. carry the observer through tropical seas
up to the dock at Colon. and thence to
the Pacific coast, at Ancon. All the Won
!. derful mechanics of canal building are
shown in the route of travel
! On the way the observer sees the mighty
clipper dredges, the giant steam shovels
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

An excellent piece of furniture. just
like the cut to the left Made of gem
uine quartered oak. with beveled
French plate glass mirror, full swell
front. lined drawer for silverware. two
other drawers, double cupboards. claw
feet and nicely polished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

Solid Golden Oak Dining Table
like the colonial pattern shown to the
right The top is As inches in d.
ameter and extends to six feet in
length. Has three leaves, heavy
round platform. pedestal base, and is
nicely finished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

More than ESQ members of the
Modern Woodmea of AuHerica gathered
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18
Guernseys Shipped 10 Wisconsin

George Z. Foster of Cornyille ship
ped car load of pure bred Guernseys
Saturday which he had previously sold
to {. D. Griswold of West Salem Wis
consin This is the largest sale of
pure bred stock that has ever been
made from any one farm in Somerset
County for a Single shipment Mr..
Foster still has left 81 head of the
same pure bred stock
This transaction is significant of the
rapid advance in agriculture In this
section Our county is coming to be
noted in the western states for the
unusual quality of its pure bred dairy
COWS. Our breeders are now getting
prices which make the business very
remuneratiye and it is more than like
ly that ear load shipments of dairy
animals will not be of infrequent oc-
curance in the years to come.
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Madison News of Interest
to Somerset Residents

Mrs. William Merry and daughter
lis of Industry were in town shop
ping Wednesday.
Fey. F. Fl. Means and son Winthrop
went to Augusta, Monday on business
returning Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs Bernard Gibbs were
in Materville Tuesday.
William Robbins and sons Victor
and Willie. Elmer and Donald Towne
and J. T. Mcknight went to Skowhe-
gan to play for the entertainment Civ
en- Tuesday evening under the auspices
of the congregational church.
Mrs. Walter Simonds visited rela-
tiyes in Pittsfeld last week returning
Tuesday with Mr.. SimOnds, who drove
over Sunday.
Miss Lois Tricky went to Newport
Tuesday. to spend the Christmas yaca-
ton with friends.
Mrs. Almeda LamsOn who has been
spending the summer with relatives in
Lubec has returned to Madison and
will stay with her daughter, Mrs. W. n.
Morong through the winter
William Caldwell of Arson who has
been visiting his son in Portland re-
turned home Tuesday
Miss Marion Southwick who is at
tending Pennington Normal School is
spending the holidays with her parents
here, Rev and Mrs G. B. Southwick.
Rehearsals are being held for two
cantatas to be given in the Congrega-
tional Church, one by the children
Christmas eve and one the Sunday fol-
lowing.
Harrison Farrah came from South
Paris last week to spend the winter
with his daughter Mrs. H. r. league
Willis Clough returned Saturday
from a hunting trip in the Moxie re-
gion with deer.
Sumner Holway returned Monday
from a visit with Mr.. and Mrs. John
of North Madison and his son
Charles Holway of the same place.
Mrs. Harry Pierpont and Mrs. Ern-
est Ward spent the day Tuesday in
Skowhegan, calling on friends.
Mrs. George Marden and daughter
Esther, went to Portland Monday to
visit friends.
II. r. league went to Portland Tues
day on a business trip.
Rev. R. A. Rich and wife went to
Winthrop, Monday, where Mr.. Rich Will
attend the Augusta District Methodist
Ministers Institute.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. S. Adams and son
Vance, went to Portland Monday for
a few days.
The Degree team Of the Skowhegan
Masonic Lodge came to Madison Mon
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Coming Events

Dec. Woman's Relief Corps
meets in Heselton Hall.
i December -20--Annual Somer-
set Poultry Show in Skowhegan.
Dec 20 Russell Post c. "A. r. meets
in Heselton Hall.
Dec % Regular meeting Of the
Woman's Club in Library Parlors.
Dec % Regular meeting OF w. C.
r. U.
Dec "a Election of officers in Show
hogan Grange.
Dec. Meeting of the Town I'm
provement Society.
Dec. 30-Regular meeting of Show
hogan Sorosis.
Jan 9-Charles r. Taggart enter
tainer in the Opera House, under aus
pieces of Senior Class of S. II. S.
Jan. IL Musical evening at Congre-
gational Church.
Jan. 19-Regular meeting of Eunice
Farnsworth Chapter, D. A. r.
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thing of philosopher. In his daily
life he must depend almost wholly up
on the elements, over which he has no
control, for the success of his crops.
and unless he is ready to surrender
abjectly to despair, the uncertainty of
the seasons with its effect upon his
material welfare is likely to make a
wise man of him. To some extent 1t
may be said of us all that our success
depends upon factors beyond our con-
troll, but of the farmer this is peculiar
ly true, says the Omaha Bee. He
prepares the soil. selects his seed and
sows it with skill, doing all he can,
in fact, to insure a good crop, and yet
may have a disastrous harvest. His
corn may come up with the best stand.
every hill shooting forth a vigorous
growth and then as he is beginning to
calculate on enlarged granaries I'M
and before he realizes it completely
changes his prospects And every year
such thing may happen, though, of
course, it does not in the average
country. But the uncertainty of the
is sure to affect the philo-
sophical side of the farmers mind.
1t is to his credit that it makes fewer
pessimists than wise considerate men.
it teaches the necessity of
a greater variation of crops.
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! day night and visited the Lodge here,
comforting the degree on several can
didates They returned by special
car after the meeting.
There will be no service in the Meth
odist church next Sunday morning, as
/ the congregation will unite with the
Baptists at the church in Union ser
vice.
/ The Cafe Chantant for the benefit
of the Fairfield Sanitorium. given in
Union Hall Monday evening under
the direction of Mrs. W. F. Scott and
/ Elmer f. Towne was decided limo
walton from the usual society affairs.
The patronesses, Lila Harding. Hattie
+ Johnson, May Hilton. Grace Hum
phreys. Mary Kennison. Hattie Viii
liams. Eda Towne. Rachel Scott Mrs.
George Mcnamara. Mrs. A. Christoph-
er and Mrs. w. G. sawyer, all worked
with the directors to make it grand
success and one had only to be pres
ent and see the large number Of peo-
pie assembled to feel assured that thelf
efforts had succeeded even better than
they had hoped The cause was
worthy one and the people OF Madison
responded generously as they always
90 IN CidIlldDlt dAlfi4Ao . a.
decorated with red and green paper
festoons and a generous sprinkllng oil
Christmas bells. In the center ABOUT
thirty small tables were grouped, eaeh
spread with a snowy square OF dannash
and in the center lighted candle.
Dainty menu cards announced thal
either coffee or chocolate With waiers
would be served for the small sum oi
ten cents. The tables were presided
over by mattresses in cap and apron
among whom were the following
Misses Ethel Frederic. Emma Brown
Ruth Marden, Gertrude Nichols
Gladys Phillips, Pearl Danforth' Bessie
Berry Esther Pease. Marion Johnson.
Gladys Perkins, Minnie Lister ana
Helen Oliver. The stage had the ap-
pearance of a veritable Palm Garden
and here the orchestra of fourteen
pieces was seated. The program com
menced at eight o'clock and some OF
the special features were cornet SOLO
by Victor Robbins Silver Stream
Polka" a difficult composition never
before attempted here and which was
applauded to the echo, and two violin
solos by Mrs Elise Fellows White OF
Skowhegan, who played delightfully."- as
she always does, and most generously
RESPONDED to encores About 200 peo-
pie were present and after the pro-
gram and refreshments nearly two
thirds of that number remained to en-
JOY the dancing.
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HOUSE TO RENT-Eight rooms. Lo-
Gated near Fairview Park. Electric
lights. both city and well water One
minutes walk from car line. Inquire
of Joseph Butler. Kilcare Farm. tf44
MAKE GOLDEN LOCKS A MEMBER
OF YOUR FAMILY-Muslin figure. in
colors. Can be cut out and stuffed in
80 minutes. Makes beautiful doll. 25
inches high. The mother instinct in
every childish heart yearns for a great,
big, life sized doll like Golden Locks
% cents, post paid, stamps or coin. II
1t fails to delight you and your whole
family. money will be promptly re-
funded. Maine Merchants Bureau.
Drawer G. Skowhegan. Reference by
permission, The Independent Reporter
Co. tf42
FOR SALE-The homestead and part
of the household furniture of the late
Nathan Sullivan, 1855 Main st. consist
ing of house, ell and stable and good
lot Inquire of F. E. Harris, Skowhe-
gan, Me. tf33
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East Madison Grange

At the regular meeting of East Madi-
son Grange, Saturday. Dec. 10, the
follow ing officers were elected for the
coming year: Master, Bert w. Paul;
overseer. Clarence Clement; lecturer,
Lizzie NJ Boardman; steward. George
Kicker: assistant steward, Frank
Pugh; chaplain, Matte Spaulding;
treasurer, l.. c. Jewett; secretary,
Bertha Paul; gate keeper, Lester Say
age; Ceres, Lavina Paul; Pomona,
Bernice Titcomb; Flora, Lillian Har-
veil; lady assistant steward, Lana
Nottage; pianist. Kate Reed; chorister,
NJ G. Baker. Two names were bal
loted on and accepted, also one other
presented for membership. The
Grange gave vote of thanks to Mrs
l.. c. Tufts for the picture of her late
husband. Chas Tufts. At the time OF
The building of the new hall Mr., and
Mrs. Tufts gave the lot upon which
the hall was built and in every way
both of them have been earnest work
ers for the good of the order.