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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-20
PICQUART, FRIEND
OF DREYFUS, DEAD
French General and Ex-Mlnister
Succumbs to Consequences or
Fall from Horse.

Amicns. Jan. l9-General Marie-GeorseS
Picauart commander OF the I'd French
Army Corps who was, except TOT INC
prisoner himself. the most prominent
figure I'm the Dreyfus case. died here to-
DAY. He was I'm his sxtieth year.
General Picquart was thrown from NO
horse last Wednesday and severely IN
jured about the head. His fall also az
gravated a malady from which he hsu
long suffered namely, uremic poisoning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-20
Kinds TO Leave 0onsss

Portland, Ne, Jan. is-Hep'-I
Asher c. Kinds. former psrh'M
Of Congress. will not seek 'e, I,
at the Republican primaries a
District next June. Poor 0es
Mr.. Hindss decision. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-20
Problem for the Commission.

The President. however. was decidedly
cautious in discussing the question, and
wished TO make II plain that the problem
was one for the Interstate Commerce
Commission to solve. 1t is believed that
the commission will agree with the views
of the White House.
President Wilson has been receiving
opinions and estimates on the business
situation throughout the country which
lead him to believe that general conf
dence in the future exists He told callers
to-day that while he had no scientific
analysis of the situation and his letters
were OF various colors, in the main condi-
tons were optimistic.
Democratic members Of the Senate In
terstate Commerce Committee and the
House Judiciary subcommittee held
joint conference to-day to discuss the pro-
posed antitrust legislation, on which
President Wilson will address Congress
tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-20
President Believed to Favor
Granting the Plea of
Railroads.
THINKS COMMISSION
MUST MEET PROBLEM
Democrats Consider Trust Bills in
Advance of Message To Be
Read To-day.
( From The Tribune Bureau

Washington. Jan. le-While the Presi-
dent declined TO commit himself on the
subject to-day, II is believed that nc
favors the granting OF Increased freight
rates to the railroads in the official classl-
fcation territory. in accordance with
their request filed with the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
President Wilson gIardedly indicated
to-day that he regarded the functions OF
the Interstate Commerce Commission as
exclusive to that body. but he made II
clear that he had some little sympathy
for the railroads He recognizes that
there is considerable justice In the con-
tention OF the roads that funds are need
cd to provide facilities and furnish the
service demanded by the public. He is
also familiar with the argument that the
leading systems of the country have
greatly increased their property invest
ments, and that in addition to this ex-
pense the cost of operation has increased
and wages have been advanced.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-05-14
No Dem MOCRAT|C
CANDIDATE
For Somerset County
Clerk OF Courts
On the Primary Ballot in June. John
A. Partridge of Fairfield WithdrawS

According to news received here
yesterday from Augusta there will be
no Democratic candidate for Clerk of
Courts for Somerset county on the
primary ballot in June. The nomi-
nation papers of John a. Partridge of
Fairfield principal of the Lawrence
High School at that place We're duly
filed on the last day before the time
limit for the filing of papers. About
$50 that night Mr. Partridge telephon-
ed the Office of the secretary of State
to withdraw his name and later in the
evening he again telephoned TO With
draw his withdrawal. As the matter
stood then Mr. Partridge's name would
go on the ballot.
But Tuesday Secretary of State
Joseph f.. Alexander received letter
from Mr.. Partridge which indicated
that he certainly did not want to be
a candidate for this office and asked
the withdrawal of his papers.
Thus a blank space for the office of
clerk of courts will be left on the bal
lot for Somerset county in the prim-
aries. It is claimed that if any man
gets plurality of the votes east in the
primary they voted to write in the
name-that the mans name will go on
the ballot for the regular election
which will be held in September.
The Democrats of Somerset County
made no nomination for the office of
the clerk of courts four years ago so
there was no opposition to the election
of William T. Seekins, Republican
nominee. Mr. Seekins has held the
Office for Is years and has been most
faithful in the performance of his
duties.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-05-14

er, R. Francis Parker, r. II Patten,
J. w. Fogler and l.. W. Gerrish to
select a suitable committee in accord
ance with the vote previously passed.
They retired and at first announced
the names of w. p. Ordway, S. w.
Philbrick and c. p. Merrill. The last
mentioned gentlemen were excused
however as was E. n. Merrill, who
was later mentioned and the final ap-
pointment resulted in the choice of
W. p Ordway, c. J. Abbey and E. F.
Danforth.
Daniel Lewis as a member of the
Fire Department committee reported
for the same and recommended that
the fire commissioner investigate an
offer coming from Swampscot, Mass,
concerning a desire on their part to
sell to the town of Skowhegan a
chemical engine. Should this be
found desirable it was recommended
that the same be purchased. This
matter was however passed over.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-05-14
SOLON HOUSE BURNS
No INSURANCE
Other Nearby Houses
Ignited, But Saved
The Residence of Samuel A. Libby and
Portion of Furniture Consumed

SOLON, MAY 13-An alarm of fire
was sounded at about 345 p. m. Tues
day which proved TO be the dwelling
house of S A. Libby on North Main
ST. Mr. Libby has been residing with
his brother-in-law. John l.. Foss, and
had just begun to remove his goods
from this house to make room for the
family of Frank Washburn. who was
moving from Caratunk. Mr. Wash
burn with his wife and three children
had arrived in the morning and a fire
had been started in the kitchen stove
by Mrs. Libby. The older people
were up stairs clearing out some of
the rooms When Mr. Libby came down
with a cot bed and discovered a small
blaze Just outside the kitchen in the
shed. He called to the people up
stairs and started after pail of wat
cr. When Mrs Washburn opened the
shed door the smoke and flames drove
her back. Help was soon on the
scene but without fire apparatus Of
any kind it was impossible to do any
thing to stop the flames Three fulfil
attempts were made to remove "A piano
from the front room but the heat and
smoke were unbearable. As soon as
it was seen that nothing could be done
at this house the attention of the fire
fighters was directed to the house Of
Summer + Wilson next north, and it
proved 10 be Il hot and hard task as
the burning shingles were shoWorcd
on this roof by a south Wind. BY the
united efforts of willing hands the nu-
merous small fires ON this root were
kept eXtingushed The house of
Henry NJ Wilson. second north, caueh.
in one or two places on the roof but
ladders and water in pals were on the
spot All of the roofs north OF this
house were closely watched and the
residence of John L. Foss WAS dlscoy-
cred Just in the proper time ana
small blaze put out on the rooL MT
Libby lost about two-thirds of his
household goods, together with the
piano. and Mr.. Washburn lost about
twenty-five dollars worth OF cIolhInA
and six or eight dollars in money In
one of the coat pockets. His house
hold goods arrived from Caratunh
when the fire was about half over
BY hard work the barn of Nh Libby
was saved The loss on the house
not including the furniture, must be
about $l5oo with no insurance, the
policy having expired about six weeks
ago. The cause of the fire is un-
known.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-05-14
some old Trees

Among some of the large elm trees
of Which NorudgeWook boasts. is one
on Oak Hill which stands in the yard
of Oren Taylor This tree was taken
up and hauled from The woods on
drag with a yoke of steers by Justin
Cromwell WHO a that time owned tn
place. The tree now measures twea-
ty-one feet around il and has beat
tiful Wide-spreadug top As far as
We know Mr Cromwell is still living
and is lo5 years cid HIS grand
daughter wrote 10 relatives in town
this winter that Nr. Cromwell was
well and hearty The oak tree which
stands at the right OF the driveway
was an aeron planted there by Nj
Cromwells daughter. the tree now
measures seventeen feet around il and
furnishes each tall a good store Of
acrons for the squirrels and school
children Could Mr Cromwell again
visit here IN NorridgtVock hoW many
changes he would md in the town that
he has always loved and in the friends
he knew. great many ot them viii
be known her. no more for they lave
long ago gone to tGtr rest
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-05-14
IN MEMORY OF THE
MOTHERS
The CIementine Weston ". {. 7. L..
Members Are Addressed by Mrs. 6.
u. B. Pepper in Library Parlors

Mothers Day was most fittingly OBJ
served by the members Of Clementine
Weston W. c. 7. |. Tuesday afternoon
in the parlors of the public library.
The principal speaker was Mrs. G. d.
B. Pepper and the program was direct
ed by Mrs. Ethel NJ Hight Mrs Han
nah Bussey was hostess for the after
noon.
The program was opened with the
singing of Tell Mother I'll Be There"
after which Miss Edna Cushing sang
two songs with Mrs. Carrie Steward
at the piano, Mrs. Gertrude Nc
Glauhin conducted the devotional ex-
ercises and Mrs. Pepper followed with
talk About Things that Aren't
True. At several different times ii
has been the good fortune of the Union
to listen to the brilliant addresses of
this remarkable woman especially
upon Mothers Day obseryances. and
in this instance the audience was in
no wise disappointed. With much
grace liyened with wholesome pleas
antries, she talked very aptly on her
subject, dealing with different matters
as to what is expected of Christians
She told of the close relationship OF
the soul, mind and body and dwelt
for a little upon death.
After the address Mrs Dora T. Nyc
played Shubert's "Promptu Eulogy
and Mrs Mnna b. Savage sang Moth
ers' Songs. AT the conclusion of tho
meeting white carnations and jon
quils were distributed among those
present
At the next meeting, May 26, DR.
Ethel Walters of Fairfield will speaI
on subject of interest to the parent.
of Skowhegan. This will be an even.
ing meeting, the place to be announc
ed in next issue The men of the
town are cordially invited.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-05-14
FORMER RESIDENT DEAD
Levi z. Steward Died in Minneapolis,
Minn.. Tuesday. Brothers and SIS
terS Reside Here

Relatives here were advised ycstCr-
day by telegram Of The death of Lew
F. Steward in a hospital at Mlnnea-
polls, Mimi. his home having been i'm
that city He had been i'll for some
time but had been confined to his bea
for one week only His age was
about 60 years.
Mr. Steward Was born IN SkoWho-
gan the son OF Levi and Fannie (Wy-
mau) Steward. Ia about 1876 h
went to the Black Hills, but remained
there for only one season. From
that location he removed to North
Dakota and finally to Minneapolis
His business had been that of farm
ing and numbering The remains
win not be brought to Maine for
burial
Besides a widow Mr.. Steward leaves
TWO daughters Miss Fanny and Miss
Laurctta Who reside at home. There
are also three sisters. Mrs. Rachel
Webb Mrs \. T. Smith. Mrs. Annie
Nolin and one brother John II. Stew
ard all of SkoWhegan Mr.. Steward
previous to his departure was a mem
ber of the First Baptist Church here.
He had not visited his native town
for over twenty years.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-05-14
BEVERLY OF GRAUSTARK
Great Play at Skowhegan Opera
House

Are you tired from your day.
routine? A little bit discouraged
with the problems of life? DO pros
poets seem wee bit dreary2 Why
that is easily remedied! You should
have told me before and | would have
let you know that a panacea for your
particular form of discouragementw was
coming to Skowhegan Opera House
on Friday, May 18th in the person of
Beverly Calhoun of Washington, D. {.
She had good cause for discourage
ment but she did not lie down under
it, She is an American with an
American iiagpole for a backbone and
she used it, too, when she came lace
to face with stubborn royalty, and she
succeeded in turning staid old Euro
pean court into substance that was
as putty in her dainty hands
Miss Dorothy De Ecker, who plays
the part of Beverly, is a clever actress
and the character loses nothing OF its
charm while in her keeping. The
staging of the play is full OF local
color, that only special scenery can
produce The entire supporting com
pany is excellent. Seats now on sale
at Bucknam's. Prices 35c, 5oc, 15c.
Special cars from Madison
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-05-14
METHODIST CAMPMEET-
ING BEGINS AUG. 2l
The Association Held a Meeting Mon
day TO Arrange for the Event

A meeting of the North Anson
Campmceting Association was held
Monday afternoon to make plans for
the annual eampmeeting which will
be held this year over two Sundays.
beginning August 81 A letter from
Rev. II. &. McGlauflin rendering his
resignation as leader Of the meeting
was read and accepted Messrs Sam
uel Emerson, Rey. Gardner Wills and
Rev. Mr.. Bigelow We're elected a com
mittce to secure a leader, speakers
and make all other arrangements for
the program. Rev. Royal A. Rich was
elected secretary for the remainder Of
the year.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-05-14
DRIVEN
OUT Of TAMP|CO
Formal Steps in Pro-
gram of Mediation
The Fall of Tampico and What it May
Mean Subject of General Specula-
tiOn

VERA CRUZ. MAY 13-The fall of
TampicO and what it may mean is the
subject of general speculation here.
1t is learned that the rebels delivered
determined attack on the port, be-
ginning at O'Clock this morning. The
Federal advanced posts were driven
in and until noon desperate firing was
continuous.
In what direction the Federals are
evacuatng the town has not been
learned, but it is believed that the reb-
els have overrun the territory around
San Luis Potosi and Monterey. which
would make Federal escape in that di-
rection possible, only by continuous
running fight for many miles.
Few, if any. foreigners remain in
Tampico, according to the last reports
received here. a general exodus be
gan when the news spread that the
rebels were preparing for a final as
passed through here, but few were al
lowed ashore as the American author
tiles were not willing to increase the
large colony already oyereroWding the
hotels. With the fall of Tampico hos
tilities on the gulf coast of Mexico
come to an end at least for a time.
The Fcderals are maintaining the arm
istice so far as the Americans are
concerned, according to a note from
General Rubio Nayarret published
here today. Nowhere else along the
coast line except at Tampico. are
there more than scattered posts Of
Fcderals or rebels and the logical
movement of the victorious rebels
from Tampico would be to join forces
with those besieging San Luis Potosi.
South of Tampico the nearest Federal
forces. those on the Mexican railroad,
are merely holding outposts against
possible American advance inland. The
country between Tampico and Vera
Cruz, the inland to the line of the
Mexican National railroad is barren
and mountainous and impossible for
military operations There is no
railroad or other means for the rebels
to move against the Federals at Paso
Del Macho, nor would they gain great
advantage by driving them back to-
ward the capital.
There is much discussion here as
to the possible relations between this
port under American control and Tam
pico under the Constitutionalists. Vera
Cruz depends largely on the Tampico
region for fruit and other food sup
plies and merchants here foresee good
business if the rebels open the port
fully to trade.
First formal steps in the program
of mediation in the Mexican problem
were taken at Washington yesterday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-05-14
lmpotlcd Gueru>cl>

Three lmpos5.a thoroughbred eutrn-
sels fer which il. aggregate price Of
over >looe MAS Haa. arrived here by
cypress saturday The owner is Geo
Il Weston. and these animals were
purchased by him in the Island Of
Guernsey They are Governor of La
Forge l. months cid. for which $4a7
was paid. Arthenise. two years old.
$3.50 and Lorna Doone, also two years
Old. sS25. The sire of Governor of
LaForge is owne| in the Island Of
Guernsey. and il Is said his owner has
refused 10000 for him II is very
gratifying To have such animals
brought to this section, and they are
a noted addition to the many fine
thoroughbreds of this and other breeds
already owned here.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-05-14
LOCAL NEWS

Dr.. Genoa Sanborn left this morn
ing for Auburn.
Miss Isabelle b. Thomas has re-
signed her position as stenographer
and bookkccper at the independent
Reporter Co and has accepted posi-
ton as stenographer with the Ameri-
can Wooden Co at the Arms Mill.
A district meeting of Odd Fellows
in the district comprising Madison,
Norridgewock and Skowhegan will be
held here next Wednesday evening.
Carrabassett Lodge will be the host
and will eXempify the work Of the in
itiatory degree. 1t is expected that
some of the Grand officers will be pre-
sent.
Wednesday evening the Epworth
League held a social and business
meeting in the Methodist Church ves-
try. The occasion was the annual
election of officers. Those chosen to
serve for the ensuing year were Pres
ident, Leslie Grundy; first vice presi-
dent Alton Cleveland second vice,
Helen Grundy; third vice, Lula Smith
fourth vice, Nellie sidell; secretary,
Olive Cleveland; treasurer. Mahlon
Gerrish; organist, Lena Landry and
assistant organist Lena Cleveland.
After the business session jolly games
were played and delicious refresh
ments were served.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-05-14
MERCHANTS DAY
Which is to Occur June 10th. About
the Discounts

Skowhegan retail dealers should be
looking ahead to Merchants Day, June
16. Among other things they should
be preparing to announce the dis
counts they propose to offer on that
date. In the issues of this paper
June and June Il We wish to print
these announcements. and will do so
without charge where the same are
not over six lines. For this purpose
the copy should be in our hands not
later than Friday, May %
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-05-14
MUCH GOING ON IN CONTEST CIRCLES
AND INTEREST IS INCREASING DAILY
1t Is Impossible To Tell From One Week To Another Just
Who The Leaders Will Be. Every One Of The Four
Districts Is Actively Represented. Many Votes
Waiting For The Hustlers. Last Weeks
Vote Offer Is Repeated.
LAST WEEk.s OFFER RErEATED

LAST WEEKS OFFER REPEATED
Contestants you Will be given a
chance again this week TO get some
Of those special 5000 ballots with
every $1,000 in subscriptions Yau
Will also have an opportunity to win
a lo.ooo vote ballot for the most new
turned in and a 5.Q0o
ballot for the most old subscriptions
These offers are very important and
mean that the contestants who taxi
advantage of them viii be the ones 20
win the valuable prizes If you hale
not secured any OF the 5000 ballots
yet get busy this week. If you have
secured one or more. now is a good
time to double your vote.
MUCH INTEREST CREATED
The Reporters Big Popularity Con
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-05-14
Card of Thanks

We desire to express to our friends
and neighbors our sincere thanks for
their many acts of kindness and words
of sympathy to us in our recent be-
reavement and for the floral tributes
in memory of our departed husband
and father.
Mrs, j. B. Bailey and Family
North Anson. May u, 1914.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-05-14
AUTOMOBILE FILLING STATION
Big Saving in Sight for Gasoline Users.
Twelve Thousand Gallon Tank

An order has been placed by Tuttle
Brothers for a $1,000 gallon tank to
be set underground on the premises
leased by the Skowhegan Garage Co.
Permission has already been obtained
from the Maine Central Il r. to pipe
to it from their tracks and ii will be
filled with gasolene directly from tank
cars its capacity being one and one
half the size Of the largest tank car
in use.
For dispensing from this tank the
Skowhegan Garage Company are to
install a pump which will handle 80
gallons a minute No matter how
fast the cars come there need be no
waiting with a supply of this kind
In the pumping house will also be
three kinds of cylinder oil and man
will be on hand constantly to care for
these supplies Handling gasolene
in this way eliminates all waste and
trucking and permits price which
will save consumers OF this vicinity
something like 5000 a year This is
based upon business of lon.ooo gal
Ions a season which may be safely
counted upon
The unloading and installing of this
tank will be something of problCSn
as it weighs over five tons is ten feet
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-05-14

Frank A. Cleveland formerly of
Bingham arrived here Friday evening
from Iditarod. Alaska, and is to pass
the summer with his sisters, Mrs. F.
b. Chase and Mrs r. f Wilson. Mr.
Cleveland has not before visited here
for nearly twenty years
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-05-14

There has been large amount ot
business transacted Al this term OF
Probate Court which convened Tues
day. Judge {. o. Small presiding
Among the wills presented ion pre-
bate Was that ot Melvin j. Allen,
" hose estate was estimated as not oN-
cccdine Sl9ooo or this Wo-thirds
went To the widow and one third to
the daughter. Mrs NJ. j. Smith. 1t is
further stipulated that at the time ol
the decease of Mrs Allen whatever
property is LEFT shall so to the daueh-
ter. The widow is named as the exc
cutor. The will of Mrs. Ann NJ. TIL
ton was also presented, her estate be
ing estimated as not exceeding $4,000.
The executor named in the document
is T. F. Danforth. Out-of-towu at
torneys here during the session were
a. A Matthew. Waterville; John +.
Holman. Athens; Turner Buswell,
Solon. Harold 1. Goss. Bingham; l.. II.
Folsom. Norrdgewock; T. A. Ander-
son and J. ". Manson. Pittsheld
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-05-14
Notice to Sweet Corn Growers

The Portland Packing Company Will
pay pa cents per pound for sweet
corn this season instead of 212c. which
was the price last year. Books are
still open and can contract for few
more acres.
CHAS. II. CHUTE. Agent.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-05-14

Il may moi b amiss at this time
- VAIN several OF the candidates who
are doing nothing To help themselves
that III a fe~ days they Viii be
dropped from the lists unless they
~aae up THIS is no more than fair
10 TIM candidates who are hustling to
help themselves. for the votes that
are beng thrown away now on some
unworthy candidates should be going
u tAt active ones
Tae standing of tn Contestants Will
be found on Fase Ten