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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02
ULTRA VIOLET RAYS EXPLODE
~ = a1E-L-E, II 4 1 Il I'll ~ i. W

Madrid, Spain, March 2-IgIesias
BlancO, an engineer, made a successful
experiment with an ultra violet raw
apparatus similar to that used bv
GiuIio UIive, exploding a case of dyna-
mite buried in the ground at a dis
lance of a half mile. He claims that
with his invention he can explode the
magazines OF Warships or The gasoline
tanks of aerOplanes and dirigible bal
looms.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02
EDISON MAKING TRIP TO
INSPECT PTTMpTNC PLANTS

W. r. Edison, president OF the Ala
mOgOrdo commercial c-uI. - mere en-
route to Deming, N II, S5n Simon and
Phoenix, AriZ-, to make an inspection
AlamOgordO Waterw0rKs company, OF
which Mr. Edison is manager, is plane
ming to install a, power plant for pro-
ducing pumping power and is invest-
eating the various types of pumps and
west.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02

son filling the space behind it. Later on.
when water is worth a penny a drop, the
Assouan dam lets a few million gallons
per day trickle down the valley and crop
reports of Egypt are taking a big brace.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02
All i'm Good Time, Gentlemen.

Lafayette college wants an expresi-
dent for it's president, but objects to
Mr. Taft because a Unitarian would
make an inappropriate president for
a Presbyterian college. Perhaps if the
trustees will be patient they will have
a chance to get a Presbyterian express
ident for their president
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02

The next biggest dam is at KeolzuB,
Iowa. It IS a mile long, too, and holds
the proud and naughty Mississippi river
down to the job of running street cars
all over the surrounding states.
The man who owns a large dam does
not have to work any more. He has a
river working for him and it is more
faithful than Copyrighted By
George Matthew Adams.
ARTICLES by this noted writer are reg
ular features Of The 81 PasO HeraId.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02
And Yet She Is Dissatisfied.

A wagon loaded with two tons Of
coal dropped into the cellar grocery
store of an East Side New York wom-
an. Yet she complained to the police
about it, In Ell Paso one would give
thanks.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02
stu. 1t Was a Compliment.

The st, Louis papers got all fused
up about Helen Keuer's declaration
that St Louis was the most beautiful
city in the country. Then they sud
denly remembered that Miss Keller is
totally blind.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02

I never saw a purple wig
Upon a charming fair one,
But I'll say this of such q rig
I'd rather see than wear one.
Belinda.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02
nInrhe Nnn,re Ric.ht.

Sir-Didn't you make a mistake IN
the name when you attributed 20
henry James the authorship of the in
come tax? It was Jesse James who
wrote it-McB
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02

One Good Upset Deserves Another.
Six months after the impeachment
court took action to upset Mr.. Sulzer,
Mr.. Sulzer takes action to upset the
Impeachment court.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02

The man with the message is mis-
sing-Prof. De Witt. Which somehoyv
makes US wonder what became Of that
boy we sent out to get an income tax
blank last Friday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02
AIEXICAN WALES

Government officials have seized 10 =
100000 pesos of Mexican revolutionary
money, or about $6.75.-COlumbia
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02
Il Good Handr PhraEe.

British intervention in Mexico"
says the British foreign office, ''is
futile and impolitic." Which applies
also to:
Midwinter surf bathing,
The ilIiteracy test,
DenoUncing the tango
and
Watchful waiting.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02

Sir-Can you tell me how I can teach
the one step to a centipede?
Animal Trainer,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02
And ID Eveitement Is in Tents.

Governor GIynn wants to stop the
-four ring circus of investigation"
And yet that is the only way some
politicians can get any show at all
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02
Paul Ashley

It's very dangerous,
you'll find,
To catch on carts,
and ride behind;
At least Paul Ashley
found it So
He IS the Coop
who's lame. you knowI
He isn't stealing
rides just now.
For he was hurt.
and you know howl
Don't Be 4 Coop!
Creations Of this NOsed Ca-toonist nrp
regular features OF The FL PasO HeruId.)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02
ATontezuma was EASY.

Looking back over history we are
inclined to congratulate Mr.. COrtez
for going to Mexico before the present
crowd got in control there.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02
No Free Music; Prosecution
IF You Play and Don't Pay

Union of Composers and Authors viii Iha-Hotel Victoria to Dis
appear IN Ne" HOrk1OSsp Of Gotham People Place
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02

Motto for FL PasO Juries.
If at first you don't acquit, try, try
again.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02
Presumption Of Bias.

The Illinois judge who barred out
the testimony of a bloodhound as to
a suspected murderer's guilt probably
had in mind the famous case of The
People Of Kentucky VS.. Eliza, which
was decided in favor of the defendant.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02

Adding a New Terror to Infancy.
C1ncinnai requires baby carriages to
carry lights, a dangerous practice that
viii enable auto drivers to see them
better at night
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02
Nd Wronr So.

senator Kenyon says there Is too
much tango in Washington. Let him
strike out tango" and substitute
hesitation"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02

TEW YORK, March Am music +,
N operate, chamber, ragtime-
= is 10 he dfspensed BY q trust
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02
More Truth Than Poetry
q JAAIEs }. sIONTAGUE.
Let the Doc Do It.

Let the Doc Do It.
London wants president TO act"
says headline London will prob
ably be disappointed Acting is more
in the line of the secretary of state.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-02

By GUIHAM KNICKEPBOCKFP :
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-06-18
Somerset Hospital incorporated

The first meeting of the associates
of a corporation to be known as Som
erset Hospital was held at the Office
of Fred F. Lawrence, Saturday This
corporation has been formed for the
purpose of taking over and continu-
ing the enterprise inaugurated some
years ago by DR.. John f. Wadsworte
and since successfully conducted by
him under the name of Somerset Hos
pital. 1t will also maintain train
ing-school for nurses and issue diplo-
mas to those desirous of receiving The
course of training and instruction at
forded and showing the proper quail
fications.
The authorized capital stock of the
company was fixed at $4,000. Of.
ficers were elected as follows: Pres
ident, DR. Walter S. Stinchfeld; Vice
President, DR. Ellery NJ. Wing, North
Anson; Treasurer, DR.. John f. Wads-
worth; Clerk, Fred +. Lawrence.
The directors are the three doctors
above mentioned together with Dr
Harry W. Smith of Norridgewock and
Dr. Owen B. Head of New Sharon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-06-18
". H. W|LOES PASSED
AWAY YESTERDAY
! Prominent Man Respected by the
Entire Community. Funeral To-
morrow at > O'clock

The town of SkoWhegan met with
distinctive loss yesterday when
Willie H Wildes. succumbed to an
Illness which for months had been
threatening him in various forms. He
had endeayored and succeeded in
keeping about the greater part of the
time however, and his final illness was
brief
The deceased was born in Water
vile 63 years ago. but when young
went with other members of his family
10 Kentucky state. He was educated
in the common schools of the commu-
mites where he dwelt, and after the
removal of his family to Skowhegan
he completed his studies at the Eaton
school in Norridgewock, famous in
those days for its educational train
ing His father was the late Col. A.
v Wildes. well known as an engineer,
il being under his management thai
the first railroad into Skowhegan was
built. This was the terminus of the
road and hence the location of himself
and his family here
Mr.. Wildes first became civil en-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-06-18

This year there was something OF a
change in the general interest at the
Primaries. At the first Primary
election two years ago, the contest
for the United States Senator's nomi-
nation was paramount in the minds of
the voters. while this year the people
of Maine centered their interests
largely in what the result would be
in the choice Of nomination for GOV
ernOr on the Democratic ticket. New
bert was a popular candidate locally
and he proved to be the closest rival
of Curtis, who was the winner in the
fight. Governor ". T. Haines, was
re-nominated by the Republicans and
Percy Morse of Portland had no op-
position for Socialist gubernatorial
nomination.
J. Edward Sullivan of Bangor won
out according to returns for the
Democratic nomination for State Au-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-06-18
N ME MORIAM


The silver cord is Iaosed t.c
poldea bowl is broheu tile pnsuor
is broken at tile fountain.
Rarely has any event SO touched
the heart of a whole community as
tho death of this young man Far
many weeks the course of his sick
ness has been followed With anxious
interest and inquiry, and from many
hearts have gone up silent prayers for
his recovery
There is an ineXpressible sadness
and sense of loss when Death comes
TO rob Youth of the realization, and
the glory of manhood. Time softe .
and assuages the grief of parting wi
those we love. but it brings no recon-
pense for the loss of cherished hope.
and ambitions Young Merrill wa
just entering upon that golden periQC
of manhood when the hopes ana
dreams of youth are beginning to
ripen into fruition Gifted with a
mind of singular alertncss and clear
ness. to which were joined a sound
and we'll balanced judgment and keen
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-06-18
RETURNS FROM THE SOMERSET COUNTY
PRIMARIES NOT LARGE
Newbert Ahead Of Other Candidates in Nomina.
ton For Gov.- -Thurlough for Co. Attorney

dit6r over John L. Bunker of Eden.
There was no opposition to the re-
nomination OF the four Maine CON
gressmen Daniel J. McGillicuddy
Democrat. Asher {. Kinds, John A
Peters and Frank E. Guernsey, Re
publicans At the election in Septem-
Der, Mr.. McGillicuddy will be opposed
by Harold NJ. Sewall, Republican; Mr.
Kinds, by J. c. Scates, Democrat, and
Mr.. Peters by William II. Pattangall
Democrat. With one small Portland
precinct missing, Mr. Scates led
Charles N. Sleeper in the 1st district
by vote of 3551 to 312l.
In the 18th Mr. Guernsey's district
with 45 towns to be heard from in
the Democratic contest, Mayor Chas
W. Mullen of Bangor received 1885,
votes, Alien f. Rogers 757. and F. W
Halliday 719.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-06-18
CHRISTENSEN MITCHELL
An attractive Home Wedding and a
Sweet June Bride

\ very pretty and quiet wedding oc-
enrrcd Tuesday morning at 1890 at
Ii home of Mr. and Mrs. William
MITCHELL West Front St, when their
youngest daughter Miss Ethel was
united in marriage to Mr. Raymond A.
christensen of Dorchester. Mass
The wedding was very private. only
the immediate relatives of the couple
being present including Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Douglas of Lawrence. Mass. an
uncle and aunt of the bride and Wal
ter Christensen Of Dorchester. Mass. a
brother of the groom
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. II. G. McGlauflin, the double ring
service being used amid a bower Of
cut flowers and underneath a large
noral wedding bell The couple were
attended by the brides sister Miss
Mary Mitchell as bridesmaid and Fred
T. Hurley as best man. The bride
wore travelling suit of black and
white check and the bridesmaid wore
white serge.
The bride is a graduate of SkoWhc-
gan High School class of 1910 and also
of Cannon's Commercial College, Law
renee. Mass. class of 1912 and for the
past two years has been employed as
bookkeeper for the Maine Spinning
Co She is a charming young woman
and with her sweet voice has added
greatly to the music at the Centenary
NJ. f. Church, being a member of the
choir there.
The groom is a Mural Decorator and
is employed by s l. Mortenset of Bos
Jon, Mass.
Mr. and Mrs. Christensen received
many beautiful gifts of silver, cut
glass, linen, etc.
The couple left on the afternoon
train for wedding trip of two weeks
to parts unknown and will later reside
in Dorchester, Mass.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-06-18
DEMOCRATS NOMINATED OAKLEY c. CUR
T|S AS GOVERNOR Of MAINE
Newbert His Closest Rival Gov. Haines Re-
nominated by Republicans Unopposed

The second primary election Of this
State occurred Oh Monday ane accord
ing to the returns from TIC various
towns Of Somerset County tn .ad.sa-
tions are that the event was not very
largely participated in By the voters
In tins section the greates'
interest was fell in the out
come of the vote for nomi-
mating county attorney and county
commissioner, on the Democratic tick
ct. there being several candidates in
line for both offices. The latest re-
turns indicate thai Harry H Thur
Tough of Pittsheld Was elected TO serYe
as candidate for The first mentioned
office while Leonard 0. Cobb Of Madi-
son won ont by a narrow margin over
r. Francis Parker OF SkoWhegan on
the second Elmer f. Newbert was
the leading candidate for governor il
this county
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-06-18

will be necessary To win that Ford
Touring Car and any contestant Who
is planning on winning it with a
couple of hundred thousand votes has
got to Wake up II will take more
than that. as many more as YOU can
possibly get in the next two weeks.
Remember. you have just few more
days in which 10 gel votes and unless
YOU put in every single minute OF
your spare time from now on. tho re
snIt won't be satisfactory 10 YOU If
possible take week or a few days OFT
and devote your entire time To vote
getting Many. many subscriptions
are waiting TO be collected both new
and old. There isn't a reason why
you cant have them They belong
To you if you have the backbone 10
go after them. See all the old sub
Continued on Page -Four
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-06-18
ONLY FIFTEEN MORE DAYS IN WHICH TO
WORK FOR REPORTER PRIZES
Subscribers Must Vote Now and as Often As Possible The
Winner Hard To Pick. Up River Contestants Have
Their Eyes Grand Prizes. A Fight to The
Finish Promised by Local Candidates.

Wei. contestants and readers. the
end is near Another fifteen days
Will see the end If the greatest Popu-
lariIy Contest Somerset County has
ever seen. At N.oo o'clock Two weeks
from Monday night. some one will BE-
the happy possessor OF one OF the besf
automobiles it is possible for money to
buy. or course no one knows yet
who that person will be but the way
il looks nov it will be one OF those
who have loQ,ooo votes or more 10
their credit. A large number of votes
will be east the last week. just how
many no one can Tell but certainly Il
very large number. Practically all OF
the candidates have votes held in re
serve in addition to subscriptions thai
have not yet been turned in
THOUSANDS OF VOTES
Thousands and thousands of votes
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-06-18

In spite of lowering skies and
threatening showers large number of
somerset County people assembled in
s.owhegan at a seasonable hour Tues
day to participate in the End annual
Merchants Day. Practically no at
tempt was made at exterior decora-
non. but splendid bargains awaited
the eager purchasers in nearly all the
stores. The shoppers needed we'll the
warning 10 buy early and the first
part of the day was spent in admiring
the tastefully arranged windows and
in making purchases of the genial
merchants and their courteous clerks
The visitors were also given autOmo-
bile rides about the town.
At a little after II o'clock Skowhe-
gan Military Band took its place in
the Russell street stand and gave a
splendid musical. Later they repair
cd to the Opera House, which was
thrown open to the public for con-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-06-18
Lakewo God Notes

The members Of the Lakewood
Stock Co have arrived and are re-
aearsing for the opening 4,4ay Bought
and Paid For" with which they Will
open the season with two perfor
mances next Monday at go and $40
p. m. The success Of this play is SO
great that no comment is necessary
and since all of Lakewood players oX-
cept two have been in this production
the past winter, a performance Of IN
usual merit is assured
The season for perch fishing at
Lakewood is now open and good
catches Of perch and bass have al
ready been made The Lakewood
fleet of row boats are in fine condi-
ton and boats may be obtained from
Tom Spaulding as usual
The summer time table of the cars
and steamer viii go into effect neAt
Sunday and time tables will be dis
tributed on Saturday or may be OBJ
tanned at the Office of the Traction Co.
Dance at Lakewood Friday night
with music by Townes orchestra, and
next week there will be a dance after
the theatre on Monday night and also
on Friday night
Lakewood Inn is now open for tie
season and the same splendid service
OF recent years viii be continued.
Iu6op and Nfre L'rf1 l. .,.r,,,,.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-06-18

to Miss Abbie Keene of Canaan who
survives him. They were the parents
of four sons, Walter X. of Patterson.
y j., Gordon L. of Chicago, Robert y.
of Boston and William H. of Presque
Isle, all of whom had arrived at Their
fathers bedside previous to his de
mise There is also an elder broth
CT George Wildes of Melrose Mas,
and two sisters Mrs Annie ". James
Of Chicago and Mrs. Walter G. Davis
of Portland
The funeral ceremonies are to ne
held at the family residence on Ma j.
son avenue tomorrow (Friday) after
noon at , O'Clock and Rev. 7. II. VII
son will otTiciate The Masonic
bodies will attend.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-06-18
MERCHANTS DAY A BIG SUCCESS IN
SPITE OF THREATENING WEATHER
Somerset County People Make Many Purchases
of Skowhegan Traders Entertainment

cert and luncheon. After another sc.
lection by the band some of Skowhe-
gans finest local talent favored the
audience with interesting numbers,
H Tobey Mooers, reading several Sc
lections, J. Abbott Kendall rendering
several violin solos and Prof. r. w.
Leighton singing a solo. The accom-
panists were Mrs. J. Abbott Kendall
and Miss Edith w Lewis.
During the presentation of this pro-
gram the Boy Scouts passed through
the audience in the distribution of a
box luncheon Symons and Lambert
catering. 1t is estimated that seven
hundred and fifty persons were served,
local residents forming very small
percentage of this number.
The closing number on the enter
tainment program was another con-
cert by the band which was ended
with a parade through some of the
principal business streets.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-06-18
VILLA IS To TAKE
CHARGE
OF Military Movement
Against Zacatecas
Villa and Carranza Patched up Their
Differences According to Reports at
Washington

Washington, June l7-Onicial in
formation reaching the Washington
government tonight from American
Consul Edwards at Juarez said Gen.
Francisco Villa and Gen. Nenustiano
Carranza leaders of the Constitutions
alist movement in Mexico. had patch.
ed up their differences and Villa would
proceed To take charge of the military
movement against Zacatecas. where
the revolutionary forces recently met
reyerscs.
The Huerta delegation to the media
ton conference issued a statement
iast night charging that the insstcnce
by the United States on a Constitu-
tionalist for the provisional prcsi-
dency as opposed TO a "ncutral' was
"tantamounl to abetting and even cA-
acting, fraud and violence at the cleo
lions"
The publication of this statement
was unexpected by the American del
egatcs When they learned of il, their
attitude WAS that the Huerta dele
gates were acting entirely within their
rights when They criticized the Amer
ican plan for the establishment of a
provisional government in commu-
nication addressed to the Americans
fbanCaIvrc hut tI4, vrgrp prpatlV SIR.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-06-18

eineer and assisted his father in the
came associated with the late Henry
K White in the dry goods business,
still later assuming the entire man
agement Of the same. AS a merchant
Mr.. Wildes was ever courteous and
genial, and during his long period in
serving the public, which was over a
quarter of century, he will be remem-
hered as an honest and reliable
irddesman. Since his retirement
from active business Mr., Wides has
itd quiet life, seeking out the pur
suits which he liked best, enjoying the
late literature of the day and mingling
among his townspeople In the social
life Of the community he was indeed
much sought after as his kindly ma
tire with its rich vein of humor made
I'm delightful companion He was
helpful member of the Skowhegan
Board of Trade and was a Mason.
taving taken the degrees of the Blue
Lodge, Somerset Chapter and De Molay
lommandery.
In politics he was a Republican,
oval to his party and sincere in his
eonyictions. He represented his
i9~n in the State Legislature in 1891
at which time he was chairman Of
The railroad committee. He has also
served the town as chairman of the
republican committee and the district
as its secretary. AS an official IL
municipal affairs he has also been in
eificient servant having been one Of
the selectmep.
Mr. Wildes was married about 1873
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-06-18
kathlyn Serial Running

At the Star Theatre this (rhursday)
evening and tomorrow afternoon and
evening the famous kathlyn serial
picture will be one of the features.
Friday evening some one in the aud
ience Will receive a handsome framed
picture Of Miss Kathlyn Williams, the
gifted and beautiful artist who has
the title roll in this now world famed
picture drama, The Adventures of
kathlyn."
The picture For the Honor OF O!d
Glory which was announced for TO-
morrow night will be shown Friday,
June 2G
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-06-18

Two socials were arranged IN houoI
of the approaching nuptials OF Andre"
Lessard and Miss Beatrice Breton. th,
hrst being shower party rendered
Mss Breton at her home, ln> East
frou' 81 by about twenty youue lady
friends. The gifts were linen pieces
rhp second was lawn party given by
members of the Skowhegan Military
Band i'm Nj Lessard's honor, he be
Ing a member of that organization
This affair VAS held Saturday night al
the Breton home
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-06-18

In connection with the extension
work being done by the Congregation
al Society there will bc meetings sun
day at three O'Clock in the Snow
sehoolhouse, leader. Deacon T. G. Lord
and at 7 o'clock in the Malbon's Mills
schoolhouse, leader Rev. T. H. Wilson.
Last Sunday ffty-eight attended the
meeting in Dudley Corner schoolhouse
and thirty one the meeting in the
church at Canaan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-06-18
Honest and Clean

At the Opera House Saturday night,
June - The Great Western Play The
Girl Of Eagle Ranch with the Classic
Duo Van q clark in the title and lead
ing roles. Miss Clark as The Girl.
\ wealth of beautiful scenery and eff
fects, containing new and novel ami
sensational Mechanical Effects and
situations The comedy is clean. the
pathos touching in its iuteusiH of
dramatic scenes. Brillaney of dia.
logue and mirth provoking compiica-
tions have made ii famous. Don {
fail to see the Girl of Eagle Ranch
Peoples popular prices.