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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-15

A tea, danny IN It's APPOINTMENTS,
was given Friday afternoon by Mrs.
John a. Mooers at her home on Madi-
son Avenue, in compliment to the
official board of the Town Improve
ment Society. The meeting was fully
attended and all plans for the opening
of the club We're practically completed.
The first meeting will be Friday Nov.
%, in Library parlors.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12
WILL USE FORCE
TO SECURE ARMS
Soldiers in Colorado Will Search
Civilians for Concealed
Weapons

TRINIDAD, col, May l2.-ForclOle
disarmament OF civilians in the south
ern colorado strike zone who are not
entitled TO bear arms will begin al
T.. m tomorrow, according 10 a pro-
Clamation by Colonel James lockett
of tie Eleventh United States cavalry,
posted throughout the zone today.
Coal strikers, mine guards or others
who have not voluntarily surrendered
their weapons al that hour may be
searched
Lockett also issued proclamation
defining the governments policy with
respect TO re-opening OF mines. IL
held that mines closed when the
strike commenced must remain closed
during the occupancy OF the strike
zone by federal troops
Mines which were closed by the
violence OF April 20 and the four days
OF fighting which followed, may re-
open with the forces OF men employed
when the fghting commenced.
The coroner's jury which inyestigat-
ed the battle OF Forbes April 29 when
II mine guards and strikebreakers
were slain, has returned verdict
finding the men came 10 their deaths
from gunshot wounds inflicted by
weapons in the hands OF striking coal
miners"
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12
NILES.

A three-act comedy with music.
called The Runaways" is the fea-
ture OF the Miles bill this week. Two
OF the acts are necessary TO the plot
the third is an intermission, with
a scene somewhere near the north
pole, and with polar bear and a lot
OF Esquimaux maidens doing rag
and song. Earle 5. Dewey and Ma
bel Rogers are the headliners but
Jack West is not at all behind the
principals in comedy. The action
and il goes on at lightning speed
concerns the elopement OF John Ellis
worth and his marriage without his
fathers consent. Father appears at
the Ellsworth bungalow. and Mrs
Ellsworths presence necessitates eX-
plantations and subterfuges that keep
the audience roaring Occasionally,
the players rest while chorus OF
eight Young women dance and march
and sing Nell Capron, Dolly De-
Vyne and Frank Smith have a great
deal TO do with the fun OF the piece;
but chief honors go 10 Earle =.
Dewey, whose swiftness in action and
whose facial expressions contribute
more than anything else 10 the sue
cess OF the comedy After the first
chorus gets out OF the way, the play
runs like an express train trying to
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12
TEMPLE.

Refreshing as the first glimpse or
sunshine after days OF storm is the
act OF Belle Story in the Temple this
week IL Is said that Miss STORY IS
making her farewell 10 vaudeville
with her appearance here. II that Is
true there is al least one person VINO
will sincerely regret her passing from
the varieties. and who might posi-
bis stand Montgomery and stone
with whom she is 90 be associated
Just for the sake Of hearing her sing
again. Belle story scored decided
hit with her audience. and, because
there was no effort about Il, because
It was just clear pure merit that al
tracted, her 20 minutes on the bill
stood out in sharp contrast with an
otherwise rather mediocre bill.
Joe Ratliff, who proclaims himself
the champion 105pound drunkard OF
the world" more than proved his as.
sertion In the sketch In which he APP
pears with Charles Howard and Dor
othy Hayden Joe raises the most
insignificant things TO heights OF com
edy and crowns them with laugh.
He was we'll supported, but was clear.
ly the star OF his little company.
The Hayward Stafford company
presents an act entitled The Devil
Outwitted," which offers an excuse for
much mediocre acting and more
worse rhyme.
Bertee Beaumont, as woman
physician, and Jack Arnold as her
patient, get a good many laughs, but
rather shock a certain portion OF their
audience The act could stand con
siderable revision.
The two Charles Burke and Nc.
Donald-present a sketch replete with
"rale old Oirish" stun which has
grown none the worse for wear They
are two master entertainers
Wilbur Sweatman presents the re-
markable spectacle OF man actually
crazy enough TO play TWO-count
EN-, TWO-B,fiat clarinets at one and
the same time, You've got to hand
il" to little Wilbur for the real hero
stun Any man who can enjoy play
ing any kind OF clarinet has more
courage than the average but the
fellow who'll tackle two OF them at
one and the same time deserves the
attention OF the Carnegie commission,
Sylvia Loyal presented a pleasing
act with 20 beautiful white pigeons in
the opener, and the Hockney COM
pany came last on the vaudeville bill
with novel unicycle and gymnastic
act
Good pictures closed the bill.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12

WASHINGTON.

Our fathers and grandfathers
ravedp over THE 5onemau Girl
and its hitting music that is not ex-
actly operate and is still too good 10
be Classed with popular classics.
The present generation in Detroit
has most excellent opportunity THIS
week 20 be introduced 10 The old
musical vehicle and those who thrilled
10 the throb of ! Dreamt ! Dwelt in
Marble Halls or sighed with Heart
Bowed Down With Weight OF Woe "A
score and more years ago can renew
those sad delights.
The English Grand Opera company
is giving a production OF the old
opera in the Washington theater that
is as fun OF color musical mischief
and impossible plot as ever was
staged hy the great organizations.
The main theme OF the story deals
with the love OF Thaddeus Polish
exile, Who throws his fortunes with a
band OF gypsies and falls in love
with the daughter OF Count Arnheim,
Who, stolen I'm her youth from the
castle, has been brought up a mem
Der OF the band. He wins the lady
and her estates and they have long
musical journey Ia the winning
adelaide Norwood sang Airline,
Monday night, and while she did not
appear 10 the advantage she has
achieved in her more heroic roles she
gave a capital singing performance.
AS a number OF the lines are spoken
in the production, she also demon
strated that her speaking voice is as
pleasing as her musical efforts
Harry Davies gave q clean-cut and
well-sung presentation OF Thaddeus,
His ability TO grasp the atmosphere
OF the scene and his pleasing stage
presence added much to his Offering
Some OF the most pleasing parts OF
the production are the duos OF these
two artists.
Arthur Deane gave rich render
ing OF the Heart Bowed Down" song
that brought repeated applause and
he was otherwise satisfactory in the
role OF Count Arnheim Deyilshoot
was we'll sung and acted by Alexan-
der Bevan and Marguerite Crawford
gave splendidly sung queen OF the
gypsles.
The chorus has taken on marked
snap and swing and the ensemble
Numbers were we'll given The scenic
settings are up 10 the standard, and
the orchestra gave the most finished
performance OF the present opera
season
Martha will be the farewell Of
fering next week.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12

make up lost time on straight
track.
Palakita and her brother-or per.
haps It's Brother and Palahta -oper.
ate on mandolin and guitar. Some or
the music is Hawaiian type, and some
OF Il isn't. but IL is all INeasing
Billy Link and Blossom Robinson
have the house with them at all
stages OF their song and patter act.
All Link has TO do 10 get a laugh Is
TO lean against the prosecnium arch
and grin at the audience; but he does
more than that
Saona, called THE genius OF the
makeup box" shows how easy il, is
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12
MAY FESTIVAL
BIDS FAIR TO
BE BEST EVER
Famous Stars Will Appear in
Annual Event of University
of Music
CHMDREN'S CHORUS WILL
BE BIG FEATURE EVENT
Chuck, Amato, Barbour, Muir
ply, Reyes and Scott Will
Appear This Week

ANN ARBOR. Mich, May l2,-
Especial What viii undoubtedly be
the greatest May festival ever given
in this city, will open on Wednesday
evening, and close Saturday evening
In Hill auditorium.
For 81 years the University Musi-
cal society has each spring given a
MAY festival and each year has
striyen TO raise the standard OF the
concerts. Last year when the magni-
fcent new Hill auditorium was used
for the festival, II was felt that the
pinnacle OF excellence had been
reached both in character OF musical
compositions used, and in artists APP
pearing. but this year an array OF ar
lists has been secured who should
make this May festival the best ever
given under the auspices OF the so
ciety.
The soloist for the opening con-
cert on Wednesday evening, will be
Alma Gluck, who made such favor
able impression here in 1872 The
Chicago symphony orchestra, under
the direction of Frederick Stock, will
play an extensive, program Among
its selections will be Caesar FTancks
immortal symphony in d Minor.
Miss Inez Barbour, who has never
been heard here, will be one or the
soloists for the Thursday evening
concert, with Lambert Murphy, tenor;
Miss Margaret Reyes, contractor, and
Henri Scott, bass. At this concert
the first of the choral works which
will be presented at this festival will
be given by the festival chorus OF 300
voices, under the direction OF Prof.
Albert Stanley. Handlers Messiah
will be the offering. The Chicago or
chestra will play, and each OF the
artists mentioned above, has been
chosen for one Of the principal roles.
On Friday afternoon one OF the in
noyations introduced last year will
be repeated when the big children's
chorus OF $50 will present Benoit's
"Into the World" a cantata rising al
most to the dignity of an oratorio.
Ricardo Martin will be heard at this
concert for the first time.
Friday evening Signor Pasquale
Amato, baritone, will be one OF the
soloists in what has long been known
as the festivals popular program.
Earl V. Moore. head OF the organ
department OF the University School
OF Music, will give an organ recital.
Saturday afternoon. The big Column
bian organ has been rebuilt, so that
It Is again one OF the most complete
and valuable instruments in the coun-
try Miss Barbour and Miss Keyes
Will be the assisting soloists,
In the final concert Saturday even
ing, the big festival chorus will be
heard I'm Cigars "Caractacus, dra-
matte cantata which was first sung
In the United States by the Ann Ar
Dor chorus in 1912 II is a work of
such beauty that Prof. A. A. Stanley
feels ii will bear repetition at this
early date. Miss Florence Hinkle will
have the role of Elgin; Rheinald War
renrath, Caractacus; Lambert Muir
ply, orbin, and Henri Scott, Claudius
Seat reservations for the festival
have been in progress for months,
and everything points to the largest
crowd ever present at May festival
In Ann Arbor.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12
JUDGE WEEPS AS
HE SENTENCES BOY
Young Davis Must Serve indie
terminate Sentence in Jack
son for Staying Father

MARSHALL, Mich, May l2--(Spe.
cial)--With tears In his eyes and with
his voice breaking under the strain
OF his unpleasant duty, Judge Walter
North imposed an indeterminate sen.
tence OF from Ave to 10 years in Jack
son prison upon John Davis, 5 years
old, confessed slayer OF his father.
Harvey Davis, Pennfield township
farmer.
After passing sentence Judge North,
still weeping. retired TO his private OF.
fee, where he denied himself to visit
tors.
The charge against young Davis
was changed from first degree to sec.
ond degree homicide.
The youth gave no indication OF
feeling and did not seem to realize
the weight OF the sentence.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12
KALAMAZOO CELERY CROP
BADLY DAMAGED IN STORM

KALAMAZOO, Mich, May H.
Especial. )--Kalamazoo's famous eel.
cry crop was seriously damaged by a
severe rain and electric storm Mon.
day afternoon. The Kalamazoo river
rose rapidly and flooded the lowlands
in which the celery crop had recently
been planted
Two washouts. one Ave miles east
OF Kalamazoo and the other five miles
west, caused two Michigan Central
engines to leave the rails, last night.
No one was injured.
An service on the Michigan United
Traction lines between this point and
Battle Greek has been suspended
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12
TWO KILLED In
OHIO STORM
TOrrential Rains and Lightning
Also Cause Heavy Property
Damage

CLEVELAND, O., May IA tor.
rental rain and lightning storm
caused two deaths and heavy property
damage in northern Ohio late last
night and early today.
Mrs Abraham Drake 20, at Van
Vert, was struck by lightning and
killed. Hundreds OF telephone and
telegraph poles at that place we're de.
stroyed and school house burned
Mrs. f. Edward, at Flndlay. dropped
dead of excitement during the storm
Over an inch OF rain fell in an hour
over the storm section at Cleveland
Toledo, Sandusky and other cities
Scores OF buildings were struck by
lighting and wire and rail traffic gen.
orally demoralized.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12

we're, several who were called back by
repeated encores. Mr.. and Mrs. Ken
neiy delighted the audience with a
" onderful exhibition or whirlwind
dancing, and they were closely follow,
ed IN appreciation by Mona Desmond
and Larry CeBallos. who also present
ed some enhancing gyrations.
Tho chorus OF men, composed OF
Cornwell. standing. Shapleigh. and
Bormich-in real life +. X, Walters,
Fred Wells, Louis Green. and J, 5.
BIllsbury very well, their
voices blending pleasantly.
thus supported by a fair chorus
several wonderful dancers, and very
acceptable soloists, Weber and Fields
continue 10 chase the clouds OF life's
tempe luous hours"
They are in the Garrick the hrst
three days of this week With mai
inee Wednesday
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12
LIGHTNING KILLS
MARCELLUS FARMER

MARCELLlS, Mich, May IL
(SpecislJ-J J. Dodge. farmer liv.
ing four miles south OF this place was
struck and instantly killed by light.
ming While standing In his barn. The
barn and contents were entirely de-
stroyed by fire
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12
ODDS and ENDS

HAGERSTOWN. Md oxey s
army, dwindled to 20 privates and 10
officers, arrived here en- route to
Washington.
NEW YORK-Because the late
Lemuel I.ittletons horse is eating
up his estate, the executor under the
will asked the surrogate's permission
TO shoot the animal.
NEW YORK Sixteen years in the
navy but still a British subject. Thorn
as Gavan obtained naturalization pa.
pers In order TO die as an American,
II killed In Mexico.
LONDON-ReV III n. Eales, vicar
OF Waltham Cross, refuses longer TO
officiate at weddings where the
bridesmaids appear with uncovered
heads.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12
Transfer DROWNED
IN KALAMAZOO RIVER

KALAMAZOO. Mich. May 12-
Especial Thomas Graham team.
sier, lost Its life In the Kalamazoo
river flood here this forenoon. Grant
was driving team just Cast OF the
city when his horses noundered IN
the water he jumped on top OF the
back Of one in an EFFORT to get out OF
the overflow safely The horse stun.
bled and he was washed down stream
-44eRaad -asl4asFs -e.... ,..,s..
searching for the body.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12
Michigan Ne,us Notes

KALAMAZOO--Reports from the
south end of the county tell of a near
cyclone which swept over a small sec
tlcn this forenoon All telephone
lines are down and as far as can be
learned one big barn on the farm OF
Peter Mattison was blown ~ the
ground.
MONROE-Cellars OF the court.
house jail postofiice. hibhschool and
many residences along the old city
ditch, are flooded, by reason OF over
flow water from Plum Greek. south
of the city, due to the heavy rain
Monday night.
Fashionable Trinity Episcopal
church ON Monroe-st., is practically
surrounded by water. Pupils OF the
high and central schools were excus-
ed today.
SAGINAW-The forty.hfth annual
convention OF Michigan Homeopathic
Medical society opened Tuesday morn
ing with small attendance but big
delegations promised for this after
noon. Gov Ferris arrived at noon
and was entertained at compliment.
airy dinner by Saginaw county Medi-
cal society. He spoke this afternoon.
SAGINAW-Edward L. Fox, vice
president OF Mason & Fox Furniture
Co, OF Corunna which went into bank.
ruptcy in July, 1913. said today that
charge on which he was arrested here
last night, securing money under false
pretenses is false and that he secured
credit from Saginaw Mirror works In
1912 or year before his company was
In bad straits. He says Clarence
| Tinker, Of Fenton. attorney for cred
| tiers is making trouble for him.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12

TO disguise ones self as President
Wilson. Col. Roosevelt, and other
celebrities. II Gen. Grant asks you
TO cash a check for him. this week.
don't do it'll be Saona.
keystone comedies follow the BILL
and for two hours before the matinee
there are moving pictures OF nigh
class
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12
oARRIck.

The Weber and Fields corporation
C"scyDtlcate," II you will). OF run
-fflss,llts- ,.s.a-fafa.aZ a.Inkg 10 use
Webers world. we're held mp i'm Paris
Through the inability OF circum.
scribed bargain-counter letter Of
ciedi; 20 furnish them with the where
rs THAI &C. travel further Their pre-
dicament did not seem TO cause them
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12

The automatic telephone exchange
erected by the United River Plate
Telephone company, in Cordoba, Ar
gentina, has Just been opened. This
is the hrst automatic telephone eN-
change In South America.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12
HEMLOCK PASTOR LEAVES:
MAY HAVE JOINED ARMY

HEMLOCK. Mich, May 12.-(Spe.
ciaI. )--1he Rev r. ". Hendrix, pas.
tor OF the Methodist church here. has
been absent from HIS home since last
THURSDAY Late Thursday afternoon
he Rev Mr. Hendrix telephOned 10
rs wife. telling her that ne would not
return.
II n believed that he has enlisted
Cor service IN Mexico.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12

Women sailors are employed In
Denmark. Norway and Finland. and
they are often found to be most ex.
cellent mariners.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-12

.,.,.. rs,sn-gs pea Ps$s a.sAt. Times
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-01-09

by the local officials. So, surely, the
Washington officials have acted rath-
er hasty in this matter.
Closing, | wish TO state that | have
attempted to present this matter with
the fairness due Mr.. Bailey and as a
close observer in he entire affair. No
cloud was on any OF the actions OF
Mr. Bailey as the local board of di-
rectors exonerated him clearly and
this board are the representatives of
the water users. | have no DOUBT
but that Mr.. Bailey will be reinstat-
ed after he has the hearing he is en-
titled to under rules OF the Govern
ment Service. | wish also to add that
it is not my desire to say anything in
this letter that can be construed det-
rimental to the local supervising
project engineer, as | believe the set
tiers appreciate the administration OF
these men. Respectfully,
F. ]. FALLEN.
Mamma. Idaho. Dec % 1918
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-01-09
Not a Calamity Howler.

e
ent administration. | am Just kick
ing against the conditions produced
by the Democratic effort to carry out
their policies, and il you want to knov.
how many other people are kicking
Just go out through the country and
take few notes."
But how about changing the basis
OF representation in the Republican
national conventions"
Why, | was ready to vote for the
Quay resolution in 1900 and my
friends made a strenuous fight for the
same resolution in 1908. We were
beaten by the men who now advocate
IT. Such change made in 1908 might
nave prevented the quarrel in 1912;
but | don't believe there will be any
trouble IN 1916, Wheeler the change is
made or not, because there is no re-
publican administration to pocket the
Southern delegates. Still If our
friends who have seen the light which
was obScured to them in 1900 and 1908
want to express their repentance in
new rule on representation | have no
sort OF objection.
1t, however, they undertake 10
make platform in 1914 10 be hind
ing on the convention that will nomi-
nate the next President OF the United
States. | think it will be loves labor
lost The men who nominate the
next President will make the platform
on which he is to stand and which
VIII be the issue in the campaign
And Judging from present sentiment
IS l hear it expressed. the Republi
,ans will be satisfied with a simple
platform promising a return 10 protec-
ion and prosperity"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-01-09
BURKE IRISH MINER is
LOOKING FOR PARTNER.
Bachelor Don't Want Cranks, Flirts
Nor Disreputable People.
Tiger Hotel,
Burke, idaho, Dec. 80.

Burke, Idaho, Dec 80.
To the Editor of The Tribune:
Will you please give me space in
your valued paper for few lines? |
am lone homesteader on the N. F.
T. R. in Stevens county, Wash. on
the first bench along the Columbia
river near Kettle Falls, Wash. | am
of Irish descent, dark brown hair
light Completed, blue eyes, 5 it. 8
in. tall, and weigh Us lbs. | belong
to no church, am miner and not a
farmer. am about so years old, and
would like a female partner from 30
to As years old that is not a crank
nor hirt. but of good repute-a sec
ond-handed woman preferred. | am
without any means except what ! earn
by labor. There is 100000 feet of
saw timber on my place, two springs
and a creek runs through it. The
county road passes through the CEN
ter No irrigation required on the
bench land or mills. A great fruit
and stock country.
] was never married, and will give
full particulars on application with
references-no cranks nor flirts nor
disreputable people need write to me.
will thank you in advance for all
assistance and favors extended me.
must return to my homestead the
fore part of February, and would like
a partner between now and the first
of May.
Sincerely YOURS
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-01-09
sincerely yours
ENOCH SHEPHERD.
JUDGE BRYAN SETS DATES
FOR TERMS OF COURT

The terms of the District Court of
the Seventh Judicial District have
been fixed by Judge Ed L. Bryan.
Court will commence in Caldwell
February II, May 10, September %
November II. Court will be held in
county commencing Jan.
~, March 81, June %, October 10.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-01-09
IDAHO WOOL GROW
Frs CONVENTION
Boise, Idaho, Jan. 1913, 1914.
FOREST RESERVE CONVENTION
Boise, January II. 1914.

Excursions via Oregon Short Line
from points in Idaho and Oregon.
Tickets on sale January 10th and 18th,
1914, limited to January 18th, l9l4.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-01-09

The Misses Ada and Sylvia Powell
have returned home after a short bur
pleasant visit to Nampa. the guests
OF their uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs
Chas. Orr. =
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NATIONAL WOOL GROW
Frs CONVENTION.
Salt Lake City. Jan. 1917, 1914.

Excursions via Oregon Short Line
Tickets on sale from all points out
side of Utah January Is and 1b, limit
ed to January oath. See agents for
rates and further particulars.
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See agents for rates and further par
ticulars.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-01-09

A. w. Griggs and family will move
to Claytonia within shor time.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-01-09

In Adams county the dates are Feb.
3. MAY 5 and September .