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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-08-06
THURSDAY. AUGUST 6, 1914
Our Electric Lighting System

The committee of the Skowhegan
Board of Trade. to which a proposed
change in the SkOwhegan electric
lighting system was referred, have
never completely abandoned their in
vestigat'on In response to their in
quiry. a new proposition has recently
been received from the Central Maine
Power Company. which they are rea-
sonably sure would be to the advant-
age of Skowhegan to adopt Owing
to mechanical improvement in the
incandescent light. very recently
brought out. it is possible at Il price
but slightly in excess or what we
now pay. to give total candle power
approximating that which we now re-
ceive. but very much better distribut-
ed If this is done the are lights
will be displaced by incandescents
and will be run all night instead of
part of the night as at present AS
soon as this proposition can be put
in final form, the Board of Trade COM
mittee hope to confer with the special
committee appointed at the last town
meeting, and that a report from them
can be published in the early future
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Keep the Mufflers Closed

There are innumerable ways in
which a motorist can make a nuisance
of himself if he is bent on SO doing.
Perhaps the simplest and most effec-
tive is to run through a town with the
muller open. In this respect, the
motorcycle is a rather more frequent
offender than the automobile, in pro-
portion to its numbers, but both af-
tlict the public ear many times when
there appears to be no excuse for it
Perhaps there are occasions when il
is necessary for the driver to hear the
unmuffied sound of the engine to tell
whether or not it is working properly
1t is also claimed, though there is
plenty of authority to the contrary
that cutting out the muffier gives add
ed power. Such instances would
cause little complaint. 1t is the
motorist whose machine salutes you
like gattling gun, both up hill and
down, in town and out, that gets him
self disliked and thereby brings down
criticism on the entire motoring fra
ternity. ia#
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Lakewood Notes

The tremendous success of the dis
play of fireworks at Lakewood last
Tuesday night has encouraged the
management to arrange with the Pain
Fireworks Display Co. of New York
for another exhibition next Tuesday
night, Aug. 18th This will take
place Immediately after the perfor-
nance at the theatre and will be fol-
lowed by dance with music by
Towne's orchestra. Nearly two
thousand people witnessed the fire.
works last Tuesday and automobiles
to the number of about one hundred
were present from all parts of the
county. The splendid display of fire
works were much enjoyed by all
The Band Concert scheduled for
next Sunday by the Lakewood Band
has been cancelled by Mr. Towne and
there will be no concert until the fol-
lowing Sunday.
The dances will be held on Friday
night as usual in addition to the
dances of Tuesday
"A Bachelors Romance" is the
play at Lakewood this week. This
delightful comedy deals with the
young ward of an elderly bachelor
who was an editor and her guardian.
The bachelor who was very far
sighted man in his business and a
critic of great prominence in the lit
erary world proves to be totally
blind to the affairs of love but final
ly awakens to the true state of things
in time to ensure the happiness of
both his ward and himself Mr.. Jack
Hayden is giving a splendid perfor-
nance as the editor and Miss King
as Sylvia his ward is most pleasing.
The annual field meeting of the
Somerset Pomona Grange will be held
at Lakewood on Friday, Aug. Dist and
Oliver Wilson. Master of the National
Grange will be among the speakers.
Next week the Lakewood Stock Co.
will present recent Grace George
success entitled THE Woman of IT..
This play is understood to be quite
like Sauce for the Goose" and "Di-
vorcons" which were two Of the most
successful plays of last season.
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PILGRIMS

First on balls off Herd, g. Breen 2,
Skinner /. Two base hits, s. Herd,
Cavanaugh. Struck out by Herd, IA;
Breen /. Umpire, William Dilworth.
Services were resumed at the Con-
gregational church Sunday morning
with a good attendance. The theme
of the sermon next Sunday morning
Will be Gaining and Loosing". The
general theme for the Sunday evening
services during the month of August
will be Great Errors" and what we
can learn from them. The theme of
the service next Sunday evening will
be Mingled truth and error in the
Seventh Day Advent Idea" The
Boys Tri Mu Club and the Girl Pion-
GERS will resume their regular meet
ings this week. On Tuesday, August
II, there will be a concert in the
church by the Atlanta University
Quartette. There will be no admis-
sion fee but a collection will be taken
for the benefit of the school.
A party of 80 members of Indian
Spring Lodge l. o. 0. f. went Tues
day evening to Scion via automobiles,
and the work of the first degree was
exemplified on one candidate by the
degree team from the Madison Lodge.
Winthrop Means is spending few
weeks at Squam Lake, N. H.
Alonzo Brown arrived home the last
Of the week and is packing his house
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ThreesRacAfs and second rlot cohihe
from Bale, st. Paul, Province OF que
bee. These nuns were members OF
the Franciscan order. A ooaruihs
school was carried on in connection
with the regular DAY students, quite
a good many pupils coming from
away TO attend while at ore 'lme the
,toI anrollr.ent Moulded abon, three
hundred students.
Father =. A. JouYin came here from
Fairfield about the first of July 1909
succeeding Fr. LaeruiX. Father Jou-
vim decided to suspend the school for
time and the nuns accordingly went
hack ia the mother-house in the Pro
yinces lii Dectmbe" 909, the paro-
chial residence had been devastated
nv fire consequently after the nuns
deDarture the newly appointed priest
made the convent his home. Father
.Jouvin's stay in Skowhegan was foi
only eight months the same being
terminated suddenly by his death. Or
the morning of Sunday, March 10. the
beloved clergyman while conducting
mass was stricken at the altar witt
paralysis and in spite of medical aic
passed away the following Friday The
loss was felt keenly by the Catholics
of Maine and in spite of the briefness
of his life in Skowhegan as religion:
worker, he had remained long enough
to endear himself to the hearts of his
people and to prove himself an ablt
worker in behalf of his parish. Tit
funeral services were held from th'
church from whence he had beer
borne only a few days before with thu
hope that he might soon be among
his people again. Requiem mass wal
offered by Bishop Walsh and twenty
priests were in attendance. The re
mains were taken to Rimoush, Que.
for burial that province having beer
the place of his birth. Father Bour
beau was appointed by Bishop Walsh
to assist Father Jouvin when he fel
i'll and he continued the work of thu
parish until the appointment of Faith
err p. E. Desjardins, Who assumed hi!
duties here April LIST, 1910.
Father Desjardins came to Skowhe
gan from Chisholm, Maine, and pre-
vious to that had been in charge of
parish in Springyale. His birth place
was Waterville and he was educated
at Van Buren, College and Crane
Seminary at Montreal. His stay hal
been characterized by many importan
happenings in the parish. During th'
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Late Changes in Market Quotations

Market quotations differing from
those found on Page 8 were reported
yesterday as follows:
Meal-$1,70 per bag.
Cracked corn-$1.70 per bag.
Corn-$1.S5 per bag.
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SOLDIER Roy LIKES INDEPEN
DENT
Letter from Far Away Nebraska

Letter from Far Away Nebraska
In writing TO us regarding his sub
scription. a young man in the United
States Cavalry service speaks as fol
lows:
Fort Robinson, Neb
August 8, 1914
Observation-Disclosures Co,
Skowhegan, Maine.
Gentlemen:
| am from Somerset County,
and your paper is like a letter
from a brother. My brother
from Jackman subscribed for me
and it is the best thing he ever
did for his little brother in the
army
Sincerely yours,
FRANK H. THIBODEAU
18th Cavalry, U. S. Army.
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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27

The fish and game law championed
by State Warden Ward met defeat in
the House this week. We do not
know the provisions OF the proposeli
bill but it is safe 10 say it deserved
its fate. Too much game law Is apt
to result in no law-that is observ-
ed. There is well grounded feeling
in the country that the law makers
have zone far enough in this direc-
ton already. If the present fish law
is enforced it will make it impossi-
BILE for the average family to enjoy
any fish from our streams. 1t is not
probable that any fish will find a
way to the market, taken by hook
and line, and that is the only way
they can be taken, legally, now. We
understand an effort was made to
stop that, between April LIST and
June list, in each year. 1t was also
proposed to stop the shooting Of wild
duck and geese during the only
months they stop in this country.
Such a law could only help the rich
clubmen who can follow them both
ways-North in Summer and South in
winter.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27
Farmers are Sore.

Farmers do not relish the flooding
of this country with corn from South
America, wheat, flour, oats and po-
tatoes from Canada. 1t does not i'm
prove tho domestic market. As to
the benefit of free wheat and flour
to he American consumer, that is
quite another matter. Domestic flour
is already the cheapest item on the
food list and has been throughout
the season. The price OF bread has
not been reduced, however, and the
only beneficiary OF the low price
is the baker, who makes a greater
profit. This. he argues. is only fair,
as in other years when flour has
been high he has been hard put 10
it to exist at all.
Should Canadian flour undersell the
American it would amount to a diff
ference OF only TO 10 cents a barrel.
sufficient to get the business, but
figuring down to aobut one-fiftieth
of q cent difference on a Loaf OF
bread. The benefit TO the ultimate
consumer, therefore. would Be hard
to discoyer.-Bay City (Mich.) Ma
tional Farmer.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27

The harmony that President Will
son has maintained between himself
and Democratic leaders in Congress
and elsewhere, from disciplinary
standpoint had been truly admiral
up till within a few weeks. But
breakers are now appearing on all
sides and are looming conspiciously
seriously threatening the onward mov'
ment of the Democratic Ship. The
first serious split that threatens them
is on the question of repeating the
act providing for free tolls in Coast
Wise trade throush the Panama Ca
nal. President Wilson previously
favored the act and in fact approved
exempting our Coast Wise trade
from tolls through the Canal. That
would give our Democratic shippers
great encouragement and aid in build
ing up our Merchant Marine. Now
however, President Wilson has re-
versed himself and wants that act
amended so that our boats designat-
ed as the Coast Wise trade, and con-
fined 20 trade within this country
shall pay toll the same as boats en-
gaged in foreign commerce. Presi-
dent Wilson has concluded that the
exemption would be a violation OF
one or more of our British treaties
and especially the Hay-Pauncefote
treaty relating to the Canal. Presi-
dent Wilson appears to be correct in
this assumption but the Democratic
House and Senate are bitterly OPP
posed to the change and it seems as
if a serious split in the party is now
imminent.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27

The House of Representative has
already passed the immigration BIZ
BY a vote of 252 against 1875, which is
a two to one vote.This bill excludes
all foreigners who cannot either
read or write in their own lansuagc
or in the English Language. This is
what is known as the literacy test
and it has been int!mats1 that Presl-
dent Wilson is opposed to this test
and will veto the Bill. But in view
Of the fact that 1t has passed the
House by a > to vote and Will PASS
the Senate by an even heavier ma
jority It is quite evident that Con-
gress will pass the bill over his head
if he vetoes il. This viii make anoth-
er serious split between the Prosi-
dent and his party leaders. Congress
men have never received such loads
OF letters from their constituents as
they are receiving on this question
and they realize that there will be
many a congressman and Senator de-
feated this fall if they fail to sup
port the bill eXcluding foreigners from
this country.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27
Grain Privileges.
MONEY IN WHEAT.

Puts and calls are the safest and
surest method of trading in wheat,
corn or oats. Because your loss is
absolutely limited to the amount
bought. No further risk.
Positively the most profitable way
of trading.
Open an account. You can buy III
puts or 10 calls on 10000 bushels
grain for so, or you can buy both
for $40. or as many more as you
wish. An advance or decline OF j
cent gives you the chance to take
500 profit. A movement OF D cents
$500 profit.
Write for full particulars.
H. w. NEUMANN
New First National Bank Building
3ltf. Columbus. Ohio.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27

The road working problems are in
teresting the people in Ohio County
az never before. Views are being ex-
changed through the columns of The
Republican and some criticism over
past county MANAGEMENT is quickly
tsten up and answered by other read
egs. Out of all this discussion GOOD
viii result to the many. A more care
ful and economical handling OF our
finances and less knocking on those
officials who eHdeavor to do their
duty and work for the best interests
q the county. 1t will no doubt, soon
er or later, result in the commission
form OF government, also.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27

In he last few years especially
European countries have been DELHI
esntely unloading their criminal and
insane subjects on this country and
Y 10 said that New York State and
City alone have 70 pay more rhan
t~cpty-six million dallos per year
10 maintain the foreign, insane aIh
criminals within her borders. OF
course the literacy test would un-
doubtedly keep out thousands of hon
est and worthy foreigners who would
make excellent citizens. but V ID
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27

Wonder if the repeal of the canal
tolls is the third step upon the part
of the Administration to reduce the
cost OF living. The Tariff act and the
Currency measure have so far faildt
10 bring about the emancipation
which was promised.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27

At times Democratic Congressman
show symptoms OF having opin-
ions OF their own, but as soon as
School Master Wilson cracks his
whip these opinions Undergo the nee
essary changes TO make them con-
form to the White House brand. Then
the circus goes on.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27

Jonah may not have swallowed the
whale: but look at the way the new
Federal baseball League is swal-
lowing the other.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27

argued that the time has come when
this wholesale immigration from Eu-
rope and Asia which has reached The
enormous number of 100000 annu-
ally should be entirely stopped for
a few wears at least.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27

How ungrateful are politicians.
il was Mr.. Underwood who discovered
Robson arb introduced the resolu-
ton to give him the thanks of Con-
sress for sinking the Merrimac.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27

That proposed Democratic love
feast, with AIcCreary, Stanley, Beck
ham and Smith all drinking out OF
the same punch bowl will be worth
so&ng to see.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27

Why should any farmer impoverish
has soil and wear out his life to pro-
duce material to enable the tobacco
trust to enable the tobacco trust to
declare 60 per cent dividends on the
on the common stock?
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27

off the knocking this year. We can't
recall game won in such manner.
So long as a man tries he should have
the encouragement of everyone and
when he fails to do this he should
be canned, no matter If he is a
little more talented than the other
fellow. The man who is always try
ing is the man OF value to his team.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27
Children Cry
FOR FLETChER'S
CA STO RIA
The Farmer is the Goat.

A Philadelphia dispatch of Febru-
AIRY s to the New York Journal of
Commerce says, concerning the prac-
tical effect OF Free-Trade in corn.
Local grain dealers are eagerly "a
waiting the arrival OF the first cargo
of corn from Argentina. 1t is en-
pected to get there about 1.-THE mid
die of the month and will be the first
corn ever importd in the history OF
the port.
With the arrival the price of corn
is expected to drop considerably. In
the future, grain dealers say. corn
prices will be much lower, and il will
be almost an impossibility to force
them up as high as they are at pres
ent. II high prices should prevail fol
any length of time it will result In
the American markets being swamped
by Argentine corn.
Precisely so. Prices have already
dropped from 10 TO IL cents a bushel
because of large importations OF Ar
gentine corn. and still larger impor-
tations to come. This means a loss
OF from s65. 100000 to $s0.o00.0OO To
American farmers on their short corn
crop of 1913. Who gets the $65.O00,-
900 to 1900. 900? Well. the Argen-
tina farmers will get good bit Cd
it; the Standard Oil Company owner
Of the Corn Products (slucose) Com
pany, viii get several millions; SO
will the whiskey distillers. But mo
American consumer will get q penny
of 1t. The American farmer 10 the
goat OF Free-Trade.
Your Liver Lacks Grigsby's Liv-Ver'
|Iav Try "a hoftla faday Satisfac-
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27

Marconi can now light a lamp by
winekss at a distance of six miles
but he cannot build the fire in the
kitchen range without getting out
a he'd
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27

Republican contestants for certain
county offices in Christian county
have dismissed their cases. Now,
let the Democratic contestants in
Ohio county do likewise.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27

II President Wilson can rdpudiate
the canal tolls plank in the Demo-
cratic platform, what won't" he do
to the one term plank?
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27

There is nothing new under the
sun, but you cant make woman
believe it when she gets tired of an
old hat.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27
Baseball Junk, Scrubbed In Den.

(By AID
Just when We were about TO
shoulder our bat, slip on our init
and sDikes and chase flies. We should
err our musket. slip on our mits and
chase rabits-the spiking takes place
on our return. Dedicated to Mother
Nature.
Considerable question was raised
as TO where the locals should do their
spring training. Sulphur Springs was
suggested, but after much discussion
1t was decided to work out at East
End Park. There should be no delay
as In former years and when the first
robin announces spring the boys
should be hard at it. The fans and
supporters should also be on hand to
lend their moral support. Come OUT
and let's have a yorker" this
year.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27

The advice which this paper has
been giving to Ohio county farmers
to raise more corn and hogs and less
tobacco seems to have taken root.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27

Wanted-Some Mexican statesman
vino would be good enough to be rec
ognized by President Wilson as pres
ident of Mexico.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY p.

We have suspicion that some
body has been tampering with the
war news from Tampico.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-02-27

We never know how weak our
Army and Navy are until the appro-
prtation bills come up in Consress.