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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-12-10
ALL ROADS LEAD TO SkOWHEGAN
Next Saturday, Dec. II

One Day Only-100 dozen cans
Lemon Cling Peaches, sweet. juicy and
soft, and large cans, for 25c.
Why talk hard times and high
prices when a few cans of these
Peaches and a little OF Days Luxury
Flour will last all winter. Remem-
Der next Saturday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-12-10

County Commissioners 0. e. Libby
of Pittsfield, William Osborne OF FAIR
field and Granville Perkins OF Madison
were In session Tuesday at the Court
House.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-12-10

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
FEW CHANGES IN
FOOTBALL RULES
Intercollegiate Rules Com
mittee Begins Meeting
in New York

New York, February 6.-No radical
changes in football rules are likely to
result from the deliberations of the
intercollegiate football rules commit
tee, which began a two-day meeting
here tonight. This was the report that
came from the committee room at the
adjournment of a session at which
changes had been talked over for more
than two hours.
No proposition, it was understood,
was put to the test of a vote. 1t was
announced that the committee would
meet again tomorrow in executive ses-
sion. Opinion is expected to crystal
lie during the day and by tomorrow
night the committee will announce the
results of its deliberation.
Among the changes discussed, it was
understood, We're the proposed num-
bering of players, which, it is said, has
strong support; reduction of the value
or the field goal, and changes in rules
governing the forward pass Delegates
were disinclined to express themselves
en- the trend Of the discussion, but 1t
was said that none of the changes con-
sidered affected the fundamentals of
the5 game
The meeting was presided over by
Edward X. Hall of Dartmouth Walter
Camp of Yale was chosen secretary
and editor of the rules committee. Har-
ris Cope of the University of the South
is one of those in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
MAY INVESTIGATE
S|EGEL INSOLVENCY
United States District At
tOrney Looking Into
Case

New York, February 6-Facts relating
to the bank of Henry Seigel & Co., which
recently went into receivers hands, will
be brought to the attention of United
States District Attorney II. Showdown
Marshall by one of his assistants, Roger
B. Wood, with whom Henry Melville, re-
ceiver for Henry Seigel C Co, today was
in conference, for the purpose it was
said, of determining whether there was
ground for action by the federal govern
ment
1t is understood the conference was the
result of complaints made by depositors
of the Siegel bank. Wood tonight said
that he had not made up his mind as to
whether the case, if one appeared to be
made out, came within the purview of the
bankruptcy law, or the postal laws, by
the alleged illegal use of the mails.
Announcement was made yesterday that
the banks depositors were soon to be paid
30 per cent of their money and that
Henry Siegel and his partner, Frank f.
Vogel, under certain conditions, would
agree to pay the remaining 70 per cent
within five years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
IOWA PROLIFIC IN
INDIAN MOUNDS

The high bluffs of the Mississippi and
Iowa rivers seem to have been the favor
lite dwelling places of the mound build
ers, for here they could view the sur
rounding country for miles in any di-
rection; enemies could be seen approach
ing in time to sound a warming and
signal fires could be observed at a great
distance. The rich, fertile valleys below
may have been their fields and gardens
Tor from implements and utensils discov-
cred they were tillers of the soil rather
than seekers after war and bIoodshed.
says a correspondent of the Pittsburg
Sun
Louisa county, Iowa, contains many
examples of the ancient mound builders
handicraft. The village of Toolsboro,
in this county, seems to have been a place
of unusual Importance among them, for
here are found the most extensive ex.
ampes of their work. Perhaps it was
their seat of government with a ruling
power to unite and direct large bodies
of men necessary to construct the large
mounds and earthworks that they have
left behind them.
Grouped about Toolsboro are great
mounds and walls, and the faint traces
of what was once great fort, which has
now been almost obliterated by the plow.
harrow and spade of civilization, yet the
large mound that borders the village is
the largest and most extensive known
to exist in Iowa. Its contents have never
been disturbed and the credit for it's pres
ervation is due to the people of Tools
boro.
Many of the mounds have been opened
by scientific explorers, several of them
from the Davenport Academy of Science,
which solely owns the finest collection of
mound builders antiquities in the Uni
ted States, and for such is known
throughout this country and Europe.
These explorers were very careful to
restore the mounds to their former con-
dition after removing the relics found
therein. From some of the mounds were
secured the usual stone axes and imple-
ments made of native copper-nearly a
dozen of the former being found, ranging
from five to eight inches in length. hav-
ing cutting edge of from two to four
inches, and from one-half to one and a
half inches thick.
They were made of native copper beat
en- and ground into shape, and when taken
from the mounds were covered with a
heavy coating of green oxide of copper.
Some were wrapped in coarse CLOTH with
an out wrapping of bark, the former hav-
ing become fossilized by the action of
the copper salts, but plainly showing the
texture, which resembled very heavy huck
or linen towelfng. The threads of both
warp and woof were of the same size
and thickness and were tightly twisted.
Two specimens of ancient art are now
owned by the Davenport Academy of Sci
ence, and found in these mounds are the
famous elephant pipes.' made Of a dark
brown stone and highly polished, each
about four inches long and one inch thick.
The back of the elephant forms the bowl
of the pipe, the feet, tail and proboscis
being well formed. but the tusks are
absent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
Police Investigating
Mysterious Errand
Which Led to Death

Chicago, February 6.-An investigation
of a mysterious errand which resulted in
the drowning of three men last night in
the icy waters of Lake Michigan while
they were making efforts to reach a
water intake crib in small boat, was
begun today by the city officials
William f. Camel, keeper of the crib;
Stephen Varley and man named Wilson
started for the crib in small open boat
which was wrecked in the ice.
The men shouted for help and hundreds
of people lined the shore helpless to aid
them while they gained q big block of
ice to which they clung for an hour
before slipping into the water.
AT first it was supposed Camel had at
tempted to take a physician to the crib
to attend his wife. Later two women
who gave their names as May Smith and
Mary Wade were ,aken from the crib in a
police boat. They said Camel and MS
companions had gone for provisions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
Rewarded for Trapping King

From the Cri de Paris.
King Alfonso was motoring from La
Granja to Madrid a few days ago 10
preside over a cabinet meet, and was
travelling at high speed when two
mounted policemen stopped him. The
King told them who he was, but they
failed to recognize the King. and insisted
on him accompanying them to the nearest
police station.
The inspector was profuse In his apollo
gies, and soundly scolded his indiscreet
subordinates. The next day King Alfonso
signified his desire that the men be raised
in rank, and sent them e bog Of cigarA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
TO ORGANIZE,
CANAL WORKING FORCES

Washington. February Reorganization
of the permanent force of officials and
employees to operate the Panama canal
has been entrusted to Col. George w.
Goethals. who will become first COVER
nor of the canal zone April l. Under
an order by President Wilson made pub
lie today. Colonel Goethals is author
lied to make appointments and fix
salaries, exercising his own judgment
as to the force needed.
Tt is estimated that the number of men
will he about 2J00. Colonel Goethals is
expected to retain as many of the present
staff as can be profitably employed.
The Presidents order prescribes in de-
tail conditions of employment of indi-
viduals in general accord with the present
regulations, with such notifications as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07

are regarded necessary to meet changed
conditions from the actual operation of
the canal. The only exceptions to the iss.>
governors right of appointment are in
the cases OF the district judge. the dis
trict attorney and the clerk of the court.
whose designation is retained in the hands
of the President, under the terms OF
the canal act.
In fixing salaries. Colonel Goethals is
restricted only by the law providing that
pay on the isthmus shall not exceed the
salaries paid for similar services in the
continental United States by more than
25 per cent.
Colonel Goethals expects to ,sail from
Colon Wednesday for the United States.
He will confer with Secretary Garrison
further about details of the reorganiza-
ton plan, which will go into effect
April l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
Negro Pays Penalty at Opelika

Opelika, February 6.-Hill Cranberry,
negro. was hanged here today for the
murder of Maria Aldridge and daughter,
Ariana, two years ago. Cranberry had
been sentenced to death rnree times In
two instances appeals were taken to the
state supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
S1,O7S,S69 in Claims

Boston, February 6.-Claims against the
Henry Siegel company of this city amount
to $1,07S,S69 as far as ascertained, ac-
cording to the bankruptcy schedule filed
today Other claims mentioned included
those of the Fourteenth street store in
New York and Henry Siegel Stores cor
poration the holding company of a chain
of stores, but the amount of these was
declared uncertain. Assets were not
given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
go
For Mems $1.00 Shirts

Many try to initiate the price
but they fall far short of giving
you the quality or the patterns.
You get here at Saks' Madras and
Percales in the choicest patterns
are here. The good black and
whites predominant. All size
neckbands and any sleeve length.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
Receivership Closed

Atlantic, Ia, February 6.-Judge
Thomas d. Arthur today closed the re-
ceivership of the Atlantic, Northern and
Southern railway, which has been in the
courts for more than three years. The
road was built by farmers and is lit
tie less than 100 miles in length
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
Men s Underwear

soc Shirts or Drawers #. 1896
$1.00 Shirts or Drawers :. .69c
$1.50 Separate or Unions S1.09
$500 Separate or Unions S1.29
$3.50 Separate or Unions $1.79
$500 Separate or Unions $2.19
$3.50 Separate or Unions $3.50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
Mcmahon OutpOinttd

New York, February 6.-Battling Levin
sky of New York outpointed Tom Nc
Mahon Of Pittsburg here tonight in a
10-round bout Levinsky's weight was
III McMahon's 179h.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
Killed in Auto Accident

San Antonio, Tex, February 6-L. N.
Givens of Corpus Christi, Tex, caught
beneath his overturned automobile. was
killed, and two women and a child re-
ceived slight injuries today, when Givens
lost control of the car
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
DR.. J. w. Bachman Toastmaster

Chattanooga, February 6-(Special.) }
DR.. J. w. Bachman, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church and chaplain gen.
eral of the United Confederate Veterans,
was selected today as toastmaster at the
Lincoln Memorial banquet here Febru-
ary 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
Wilson Favors Exhibit

Washington, February s.-President
Wilson favors an exhibit by the United
States government at the exposition to
be held by the Republic of Panama this
year. He will outline further his ideas
later on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
Men S Shirts

All $1.00 Shirts now f.. .69c
All $3.50 Shirts now -. .$1.O9
All $500 Shirts now :. .$1.20
All $3.50 and $500 Shirts $1.79
Manhattans not included.
All 25c Suspenders :. 100
All SOC Suspenders :. SOC
All 25c Carriers Ito
All soc Carriers :. .35c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
Mems Half Hose

All 10c Half Hose -. &c
All 15c Half Hose :. &c
All 25c and 35c Half Hose tic
Three pairs SOC
All SOC Half Hose .35c
Three pairs $1.00--Silk Lisle
included.
LOO Silk Half Hose ;. 800
$3.50 Silk Hose .$1.09
Phoenix and Notaseme not in
cluded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
Outfit the Boys at These Saving Prices /!

Hats for Boys and Tots
At End Season Prices
All SOC Hats now ........ .39c
All 75c Hats now $50
All $1.0O Hats now .79c
All $1.50 Hats .$1.29
All $500 Hats now .$1.59
All $3.50 Hats now ..$1.89
All $500 Hats now -. 1929
All $3.50 Hats now -. $3.50
Boys Caps
All 25c Caps now ...... 19c
All SOC Caps now ...... SOC
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
Boys Clothing -of-Season Prices

All $4 Suits or Overcoats $2.73
All $5 Suits or Overcoats 1878
All $3.50 Suits or Over
cOdCS S4.I3
All $3.50 and $3.50 Suits or
Overcoats :. .$5.72
All $500 and $1,000 Suits or
-Overcoats .S7.73
All $1,000 and $3.50 Suits
or Overcoats .$1O.73
All 25c Gloves now .19o
All SOC Gloves now 800
All 75c Gloves now 500
All $1.00 Gloves now .79c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
Mems s. and $3.50 Hats
Our End-Of-SeasOn Price
fGdt Safs $1.35 Defsies G5

The good shapes the coors that stylish; the biggest
and best values you've seenand the price is low
record for Hats the equal of these You can't duplicate
quality and STYLE though you pay double elsewhere At
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
See Saks' Savings on Mems Good Furnishings
Mems Night Shirts

WCH . INISHt UIIlI to
All SOC Night Shirts now. .39c
All $1.00 Night Shirts now 79c
All $3.50 NightShirts
now @l.US
All $500 Night Shirts
now .$l.3S
All $4.00 Night Shirts
All $3.50 Silk Night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07

All 75c Knicker Pants Soc
All $1.00 Knicker Pants .79o
All $1.50 Knicker Pants. .$1.19
All $500 Knicker Pants. .$1.59
All $3.50 Knicker Pants. .$1.89
All $500 Knicker Pants. .$2.29
All $3.50 Knicker Pants. $3.50
All $1.00 Sweaters .79c
All $50 Sweaters -. .S1.19
All $500 Sweaters :. .$1.59
All $3.50 Sweaters -. .$1.79
All $500 Sweaters :. .$1.99
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07
Worth $50 and S35

Clothes that any man will be proud of. The I'M
seasons best fabrics and choicest patterns. In MI
side and out these clothes have the earmarks of MI
tailor -mades The stocks here so great that w
you II find just the color you wish--and model IL
that will fit and look though it were \
tailored for your individual measure -
We will be glad to show you. Come in and SxrN
look.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-07

For Men S 50 Trousers
Choicest patterns; all wool fab
rics. Pants with peg or plain
tops; cuff or straight bottoms;
serges, worsteds or cassimeres.
You can see many of the good
patterns in 10Th street window.
On our counters hundreds more
and sizes that will fit the stout
man, the slim or the short man.
Any size you need.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-09
GOVERNMENT MAY AID
NEGRO EXPOSITION
Item of $4,000 Is Written Into sun
dry Civil Appropriation Bill
by Senate.
LAND ACQUIRED At FORT LEE
Giles Ii. jackson Tells OF Plans for
Converting buildings Into Perma-
nent Industrial and Trades School
for Colored Youths.

80 G "oS n aid to the extern; OF
aussrIa WIN be given TO the negro IN
i.ln. u an amendment carrying that
amount written into the sundry civil
approximation bin yesterday by the
Senate is passed by both houses or
Giles Il. Jackson. president OF tho
Negro historical and Industrial Assoc
for the exposition in hand. was In
formed last night OF the Scnatc's ac-
ton, ana immediately said that an cf-
fort would be made to raise a like
amount among the colored people In
Richmond Aided by liberal contribu-
,ni9ns from prominent white people in
10" acres OF land near Fort Lee. about
four miles below Fulton. where tho
exposition Is to be held.
The celebration is To be held in COM
memoration Of the achievements Of the
negro since the proclamation OF enan-
cipation, nifty years ago II viii be
appropriate that such an exposition
should he held in the South, for 30
per cent Of the wealth OF the coloreI
people Of the country is held by South
SITE WILL FORM
PERMANENT sCHooI.
Under the terms OF a tentative bill
prepared by Jackson and presented 10y
Senator Martin. the appropriation shall
De expended by the Governor and the
Negro Historical and Industrial Assoc
citation.
During the last General Assembly
Governor Stuart recommended that tho
State make AN appropriation in aid OF
the celebration, but the Finance Com
mittees found that the appropriations
were exceeding the revenues OF tho
State. and this request for aid. like
many others. had to be refused
After the exposition the buildings
and landAat Fort Lee will be main
tanned by the association as an ex-
perimental farm for young negroees
and an industrial and trades school will
lie established In the near future Ii
is planned that those who have been
Interested in the movement shall visit
the site of the proposed exposition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-09
CANNOT SECURE DAMAGES
FOR FALL ON SIDEWALK
Iffy Attorney Pollard Holds Tint
slight lnrvcnnesS In Paving Is
Not l.rDInu for l,lulru

In an opinion transmitted To the
administrative Board yesterday. CITY
Attorney Pollard holds that the .,itv
cannot be held responsible for dam
ages when a person stumblcs over n
ridge in Il street pavement that is not
more than one inch above the general
level OF the pavement
:, The opinion bears, upon the case OF
Mrs. Rose CHARACTERISTICS. who filed
with the Council Committee on Claims
Il petition for damages in the sum OF
S'io for injuries alleged to have been
sustained by her in falling over an
OF *tlUction in the pavement at pine
and Main Streets. The matter was re-
fcrred to the Administrative Board
and by II in turn sent TO the CITY EN-
Gineer for investigation and report
city Eng Boiling, after a thor
ough examination. reported that no ir-
regularity exists in the paving refer
red to, except nj a point ciehty-one
feet west of the west line of Pine
street, where the pavement has been
uplifted by the growing root or an elm
tree 10 the extern of one inch.
In his communication to the board
the city Attorney states that SO slight
IN obstruction as this does not rem
der the city In any way liable for the
accident, ana recommends that The
claim be rejected. In view of the civ
Attorneys report. the board entered
an order directing that the claim he
returned to the Committee on Claims
with the recommendation that il he
not allowed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-09
SCHWEICKERT RESIGNS
Secretary of PHILIPPINE Commission VIII
Nctnrn TO IIis Home In Richmond.

George L. Schweickert. for nine
years an employee OF the PHILIPPINE
government, and for the last five
years secretary to the PHILIPPINE Com
mission. has resigned his post. effec-
tive on July II. and after trip
through Europe. Will arrive In Rich
mond, his home. on October /. Mr.
Schweicksrt Is son of l.. G. schweick,
ert. of 1906 Enslow Avenue. Highland
Park. and is a brother of o. l..
Schweickert He is n graduate of
Richmond College.
The Sunday Times. of Manila, p. L..
contains an interesting account Of the
work of Mr.. Schweickcrt in the Phil
lipincs. and also gives him compl-
mentary editorial comment.
Mr.. Schwcickert went to the Phil
iipine Islands in the early days of the
American control as a stenographer.
Ills ability was recognized by Cover
nor Forbes, and he was rapidly pro-
noted until he was made secretary of
the PHILIPPINE Commission. student
and lawyer. he was we'll equipped for
his duties. and was often relied upon
for information which otherwise would
only have been forthcoming after long
and diligcnt search through the gov
eminent records.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-09
MISS CHENAULT AGAIN
BEFORE GRAND JURY
Summoned to Appear This Morning
ut 10 O'Clock at County
Courthouse.
TRUE BILL ONCE RETURNED
commemorative Attorney Sutton
Declines to Give Reasons for RE-
opening Case Once Passed Upon
by Grand Jurors.

Fresh interest was aroused in the
Chenault assault case yesterday after
noon, noon, When ,, became known that
Sutton. OF Hcurico County. had caused
SUMMONS To he issued for Miss Fannie
grand jury when it convcnes AT The
county courthouse this morning III 10
o'clock. Since the grand jury has al
ready returned true bin agains, the
negro. John Clements. charged with II
capital crime against Miss Cncnault
those who have watched each develop
ment In the case are at q loss for an
explanation as to why Miss Chcuault
should be required to appear before
the grand jury the second time.
That the grand jury viii either re-
woke or modify the indictment against
the negro. who is now charged with
Il capital offensc. is the opinion pre-
vailing among many who are inter
night as to- his reason in causing the
summons 10 be issued; the Common
was absolutely nothing TO be given
out and refused TO make any state
ment Whatsoever regarding the case.
II MAS stated on good authority ycs-
terday that as long as the grand jury
has not been discharged. il has pow
er to revoke or modify any indictment
sentatton Of such Indictment TO the
court The Ch"nault ease is. there
fore. stiil in the hands al tho grand
jury. Clements may be tried. il is
said, for assault or for attempted as
sault. In the discretion OF the Com
monwealth's attorney. Death Is the
penalty. provided a conviction is Sc
cured on either Of the charges.
After returning a true bin against
Clements i'll its previous session, the
grand jury adjourned To meet this
morning at 10 o'clock. when other
cases are to he investigated. In the
session of the grand jury to-day the
case wherein Napoleon Williams. col
orcd, Is charged with a capital Of
Tense against Ellen Smith. !; colorcd
girl. said To be under fourteen years
Of age. Will he investigated. At the
previous session OF the grand jury
prosecuting witnesses in the case
failed TO appear TO give testimony, and
for that reason the investigation was
postponed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-09
JUDGE SHACkELFORD
WILL HEAR ATTORNEYS
Defense to Ask Short Continuance In
Hall Murder

:, o .,udEe : S s.haa.skel.ford; Of Louisa
for Judge Il. Carter Scott. in nenrico
County Court. viii confer to-day at
noon with attorneys interested In the
Hall murder trial set for next Tues
day. Attorneys for the defense. Gordon
& Gordon. of Louisa County. are re-
questing II short continuance, which is
being opposed bE Commonwealth's At
torncy William c. Bibb, of Louisa
County.
Mrs. Victor Hall OF Green Spring
station. Louisa County. is under In
dictment for the murder of her hus-
band on the morning Of April H. A
short time before Hall Mas shot and
killed the store of W. X. Dunkum. Just
across the road from the Hall store,
was burned to the ground. Several
days later the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway Depot. In which Dunkum had
part of his stock stored, was also de-
stroyed 10y fire. ON the afternoon of
the night Mrs. Hall was arrested an
incendiary attempt was made upon her
store and home. Immediately after
the county authorities received infor-
nation of this attempt a warrant was
sworn out for Mrs. Halls arrest. She
was released under bail. providing that
she would not return to Louisa County
except tU confer with her attorney
That ban has now been lifted