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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-18
NO. 239--
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK

OF SKOwHEGAN
Atskowhegan, in the State OF Maine. at the
close OF business, March 4th, ipi5 .
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts, s72i. l0l, ls
Uverdrafts, secured and unsecured, 3,0B 81
Il - Bonds To secure Circulation 80. OO00t
other Bonds to secure Postal savings I.oO0C
stocks ''>'' ' 52soooo
All other Stocks, 22,i0oo
sxtnrss 1900 20
other Real Estate owned l,tOoCo
Du. from Federal X, serve Bank l2,b 900
in Central X, serve Cities b.,d5.5s
In other Reserve tiles i3,3'b.3s 1870 ~
Due FROM BANKS and RaDktrs
tother than included In " or l3l 40 ~
Checks and other Cash Items. l0is.6s
Fractional Pape' Currency, Niekels
Cheek on banks In the same city
or tuwn ss reporting nank Hh1
Notes Of other National Banks i.Tfvo0
specie 2tel $50
I.esai-tender notes. 1890 gi-so 20
Redemption fund with 4. ;. Treas
urer per cent of circulation t,S0.0o
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-18

respected by his associates. While
they will be greatly missed we join in
wishing them happiness and pros
perity in their new home.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-03-18

OF sKOwHEGAN
At Skow hogan, in the State OF Maine, at the
close OF business March tth, ipl5 .
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-19

WAR.-PrepaTedness is an ncen-
tive for action. AS long as we desire
to maintain "peace on earth, good
will to man" it is essential for our
minds to be occupied by nobler and
greater thoughts than those of in
venting machines and cOntriVing
means by which the slaughter Of hui
man beings may be prolonged.
If Uncle Sam is not contemplating
war, but is anxious to avert it, then
what was the purpose of Sec'y of the
Navy Daniels request that we have
a new board of naval inventions,
of which Thos. A. Edison, OrVille
Wright and a number of other inven-
tive geniuses are to be members?
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-19

10 me war seems inevitable with AZ
country that is as well prepared for
it as the United States would be af-
ter Edison and his colleagues will
have been with us for a reasonable
length of time. One never seeks but
what he finds. We need only to de-
wise new plans to meet the demands
Of war and in time we shall have it
Clara PodIeYner.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-19
NAMING THE SOURCE

Little Anna was always glad to say
her prayers, but she wanted to be
sure that she was heard in the heav-
ems above as well as on the earth be-
meath.
One night, after the usual "amen,"
she dropped her head upon the pillow
and closed her eyes. After a NOM
ent she raised her hand and, waving
it franticaIly, shouted:
90 Lord, this prayer came from 248
Grant aV." -Harper's.
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ANSWER Toc. G.-It

ANSWER TO C. Off the officers
bother you why don't you go to the
captain of the station in which dis
trict you live and state your case, and
the officers will be made to quit both
ering you. l know because I had
the same trouble already.
The captain does not tell the Off
GERS to watch anyone. They do it of
their own Accord. F. A.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-19

OF a healthy child. The happiest man
and woman in the world are the
father and mother of a healthy, nor
NAL child. The church and the state
should do everything in their power
to further e~marTiage Of persons
competent to be married and to see
to it that influences for good sur
round the little ones from the cradle
to the grave.
If "a Gee Bee" will read the history
of the world he will find that segre-
CATION never segregated and Tegula-
ton never regulated. The captain
who had charge of the 22d st. district
in 1907 told me, in substance. that in
that district at that time there were
LOO sporting women (Chicago was
supposed to have segregated districts
at that time), but in the police dis
trict south of him, which was not in
the segregated district, there were
1000 sporting wOmen.-Arthur Bur-
rage FarweII, President Chicago Law
and Order League.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-19

Clara PodIevner.
WHAT BECOMES OF ALL THE
DUST? Where does the dust go? 1
know that a lot of it settles on our
clothes and on the furniture, but
though we seem to gather up so
much Of it a lot more must go some
where e?-Elsie G.
Some of the dust is made up Of
particles of carbon, and carbon you
know is one of the elements which
with oxygen, nitrogen and other
gases compose the air. The tiny dust
specks are gradually washed into the
soil by rain, though for a time they
settle on our clothes and other places
where they are not wanted, and some,
settles in our lungs and affects our
health.
Another kind of dust comes from
decaying matter, the refuse of the
streets and fields. Much of this is
washed away by rain to the sea or the
soil-and when it reaches the soil it
helps the farmer by making his land
richer and crops better Some of this
dust of decaying matter is consumed
by oxygen-that element of the air
we just mentioned acting under the
influence Of the sun.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12
RIVER NEAR WEST UMAT|LLA
PROJECT CLOGGED BY SALMON

Salmon by the thousands are clog
ging the Umatilla river Just below the
diversion dam for the West Umatilla
project unable to get above the danl,
owing to the fact the fish ladder is
too short for the larged sized fish.
This is the word brought here to.
day and 1t is probable an effort will
be made to correct the ladder so as
to allow the fish to pass. 1t is said
that at small expense in time and
money ladder can be built that will
permit fish to get by.
The run of salmon into the lower
Umatilla is heavier than usual this
year and the theory is advanced that
salmon now reach the upper Colum-
bia through the Cello canal and that
henceforth salmon fishing may be 10.
come a great industry on the upper
Columbia.
The salmon have been clogging tie
river below the diversion dam for
several days and Umatilla folk are
making the most of their opportunity
A iitney service has been established
to the dam and scores of people have
turned fishermen.
Women as we'll as men enjoy the
sport of hooking the big salmon and
some interesting experiences are hao
In landing the fish. Mrs. Fullerton.
wife of the o.-W. r. s. N. motorman.
was the heroine of a plucky fight
with salmon nearly three feet long
yesterday. The fish made a desper-
ate effort to escape and his captor
became wet from head to foot before
she could land him.
Under the law one person may
hook only two salmon. If this law
is obeyed by the west end people
and no steps are taken to help the
fish get over the dam II is said the
fish will simply have to remain there
and die. Hundreds of them have al
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12
Stars and Stripes
Was in Plain Sight
on American Tanker
GULFLIGHT MAY HAVE BEEN
TORPEDOED BY A BRITISH
SUBMARINE.

WASHINGTON, May l2.-The state
department made public sworn state
ment by Ralph +. Smith. ex-chief Of
ficer OF the American steamer Gulf
light. now her captain. describing the
torpedoing OF that vessel May / off
the scilly Islands. When torpedoed.
the officer says. the Gulflight was
flying large American ensign six by
10 feet in size, He said he saw the
submarine. but could not distinguish
or see any flag flying on her"
Chief officer Smith further says
that shortly before the submarine was
sighted two British patrol boats, the
lago and Filey, took positions on eli
ther side Of the Gulflight and ordered
her to follow them to the Bishop
Light house.
Captain Smith in his testimony says:
May II, 19l5.--I am Ralph Z,
Smith. now master OF the steamship
Gulflight At the commencement If
the voyage | was chief officer The
ship left Port Arthur on April 10
1915, about 4 p m, laden with tank
cargo of gasoline and wooden barrels
Of lubricating oil. The voyage was
uneyentful. When about half way
across the Atlantic the wireless oper-
ator told me there was a British
cruiser in our vicinity and that he
had heard messages from this ship
the whole time since leaving Port Ar
thur, but she made no direct commu-
nication with or to our ship. From
the sound OF the wireless messages
given out by the British ship. she
seemed to maintain the same distance
from us until about three days before
we reached the mouth of the English
Channel.
"On May, about IL o'clock In the
forenoon. we spoke two British patrol
vessels named Iago and Filey. We
were then about 22 miles west Of the
Bishop lighthouse The patrol vessels
asked where we were bound. After
them We were bound for
Rouen. they ordered us TO follow
lhem 10 the blsnop. Inc riley TOOK
up a position a half-mile distant on
our port bow. the Iago off our star
board quarter close to us. We steered
as directed and at about 1929. the !
second officer being on watch, sight
ed a submarine on our port bow
slightly on the port bow--steaming at
right angles to our course. The sub
marine was In sight for about five
when she submerged right
ahead OF us. l saw her, but could not
or see any flag flying on
her.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12
ART EXHIBIT or LINCOLN
SCHOOL ATTRACTS MANY
WASHINGTON SCHOOL THIS AF-
TERNooN Is HOLDING SIM
liar EXHIBIT,

Many patrons of the school visited
the Lincoln school yesterday after
noon and inspected the art exhibit Of
the pupils Of the eight grades This
afternoon the Washington school is
drawing a similar gathering and this
evening will present a musical in con-
nection with its exhibit. Tomorrow
afternoon and evening the Hawthorne
school will hold its exhibit, the hours
being from $3.50 to and from 80
to 9. In the afternoon a musical pro-
gram will be furnished by the children
and in the evening a Vletrola con-
cert will be given. The public Is in-
vlted.
The Program for the afternoon fol-
lows.
From the first grade, THE Birds
Nest" "The Blacksmith"
From the second grade B class
PUSSY Willow" "Gypsy Dandelion,"
and Golden Crimson Tulips"
From the third grade. Dorothy
Strong, Eva Banks. Emma Arte-
burn, Jack shull, Ward De Witte and
Johnny Luck will sing The Violet"
"All Through the might" and wei
come May"
From the fourth grade Jeanette
Anderson Harold Anderson, Lavelle
Perry, Helen Bell, Evelyn Anderson,
Homer Taylor Douglas Johnson and
Ralph Rude will sing ''The Fairy
Ring" and Morning"
The fifth grade, Birds Return"
The sixth grade, "comrade Robin"
The seventh and eighth grades win
sing "Bird of the Azure. Wing and
"Good Night Song OF the River"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12
UPPER RIVER BOATS
GETTING GOOD BUSINESS
STEAMER TEAL LOADED WITH
FREIGHT AND PASSENGERS
ON UP RIVER TRIP.

UMATILLA, Ore, May "a
(speciaD-The ~ N. Tear' of the
upper river steamer line, passed up
at midnight of the 10th loaded to the
guards with freight for Umatilla,
Kennewick, Pasco and Lewiston. The
steamer carried so passengers. The
freight cargo carried was the largest
ever taken by an upper river boat and
1t is said an even larger cargo was
left behind.
The finland Empire" and the ~. n.
Tear will constitute the upper river
service at present, with twice a week
sailings. outgoing freight such as
wool is now arriving here for the
steamers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12
COLVIN MAY HAVE TO FACE
TRIAL ON PERJURY CHARGE
FALSE TESTIMONY ALLEGED IN
TRIAL ON CHARGE OF
STEALING CATTLE.

Ben Colvin, prominent Grant coun-
ty stockman. will probably be tried
On perjury charge within the next
week or SO. according to information
reaching this city He was indicted
last fall but not arrested until recent
)ly when it was feared he was prepar-
ing TO leave the state He is now out
or bonds and, through his attorney.
has demurred to the indictment. In-
formation coming here is to the effect
that the demurrer will probably be
disposed of this week and the case
set for trial during the first week of
court which convenes on Monday.
The case is an outgrowth from the
trial of Colvin on a charge of stealing
cattle year or more ago, At that
time he was acquitted However. the
state alleges he made false testimony
in the case and had him indicted.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12

QUEENSTOWN. May 12.-The
steamer Flying Fish arrived today
arrived with II additional bodies of
the Lusitania disaster. Clrcumstan-
tlal reports that the body OF Wander
bilt had been recovered remain un-
confirmed So far as known he wore
no llfebelt and II is feared the body
may never be found.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12
FIGHT GAME HERE "QUEERED"
BY REPRESENTING Joe CONLEY
ASEX-BANTAM WORLOCHAMP|ON

There seems little doubt today that
the fighter who met Billy Farrell last
night was not frankie Conley. the ex-
bantam champion as advertised. but
Joe Conley. lightweight who has
heen boxing around Spokane and in
Idaho during the past few months. It
also seems very obvious that the mis-
representation was very deliberately
made in order 10 draw a better house
and that Promoter r. c. shaw and
Billy Farrell were In on the game.
If this be true. and there seems lit
tie doubt about II. the fight game in
Pendleton has again been "queered +"
There are many people here who like
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12
NO CONFIRMATION
OF REPORT ITALY
HAS ENTERED WAR
Reports Circulated, However, That Declaration
OF HOstlities Has Been Made.-CrOwds in
Many italian Cities Hold Demonstrations
Calling on Government to Fight on Side of
the Allies.

WASHINGTON. May 12.-Although
the state department and the German,
Austrian and Italian embassies had
received no information concerning
the report that Italy had declared
war, diplomatic and military experts
expressed the opinion that the ent-
rance of Italy on the side of the al
lies is almost inevitable. II Italy
its neutral position in re.
turn for the territorial concessions by
Austria, the chances Of a Teutonic
victory would be increased. these au.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12
Today's oldest story.

NEW YORK. May 6.-In these
high cost Of living days Miss Annie
5. Peck not only manages to keen
her expenses for food down to twen-
ty-five cents day, but climbs noun
tains for diversion, on the thrifty diet.
Fruit. cereals and coffee form her
breakfast. MIX, chocolate a banana
or a dish of oatmeal with rails Ms In h.
she finds satisfying and nutritious for
luncheon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12
O-W. R. AND n. BOATS MAY
OPERATE ON WATERWAYS
INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMITS
SION HANDS DOWN RULING
IN QUESTION.

WASHINGTON. May 12.-The in
terstate commerce commission ruled
that the operation of boats on the Co
lumbia, Willamette and Snake rivers
and Couer d'Alene lake by the oregon,
Washington Railroad and Navigation
company is permissible under the Pa
mama canal act regulating railroad
owned vessels
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12
Continued on page five. !


INDIANAPOLIS. May 12.-Davld
NJ. Parry, aged 81. former president
of the National Association Of Man
ufacturers, died here. He had been
in falling health for many months. He
was very wealthy and fought the
unions for years.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12
lifebOat Found at
Sea With Bodies of
Lusitania Victims
FOUR WOMEN AND TWO Chill.
DREN DIED FROM EXPOS
URE AFTER DISASTER.

CORK, ireland. May IA llfe-
boat from the Lusltania containing
the bodies Of four women and two
children, who perIshed from expos
ure, was picked up off Fastnet yes
terday, telegram stated. The life
boat was floating upright and in good
condition.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12

WASHINGTON. May 12.-The pres
ident is taking everything in the pres
ent critical situation in matter Of
course way. except that he remains in
his study more constantly than usual
HIS advisers say he personally Is
handling every Development and ths
amount Of work he is doing is en-
ormous. Fears are expressed that he
might break down under the strain
There is no sign of this. however To.
day he looked and acted in perfect
health and spirits
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12

ready died from jumping onto the
concrete walk that runs along under
the falls at the dam.
George Butterwood Of Umatina
brought a number of salmon up n
the motor this morning and presented
them to local friends. Mr.. Butter
wood is well known as a Umatilla
Mason and while the local party was
at Umatilla during the Cello celebra-
ton was host at a supper given to
the band boys.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12
Canal Trip Abandoned.

WASHINGTON, May l2.-Though
Secretary Daniels refused to confirm
1t, persistent rumor was in eircula-
tion that the trip Of the Atlantic fleet
through the canal in July has been
abandoned
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12

thorities declared. If German won
the next natural step would be to help
Austria recover the territory ceded to
Italy.
ROME, May 12.-With war demon
strations in many cities of Italy the
pressure upon the government TO bring
negotiations with Austria to a close
and enter the war on the side of the
allies became accurate today. The
cabinet is considering the concessions
which Austria agreed to make in re-
turn for Italian neutrality.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12
SMALL ADVANCE N
WHEAT QUOTATIONS

CHICAGO. May 12.-(SpeeiaD
, Slight advances are shown in I
the wheat market here today
At the close May was listed at
} 1851. July at S1.S1 Sd; Sep
tember at S1.25 3-s.
} PORTLAND, ore, May IA 4
(SpeciaD Portland bluestem I
} quotations today are $40, an
} advance Of two cents over yes
terdRy's price. Club Is quoted
} at STA today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12

Alfred G. Vanderbilt of New York
was the richest passenger on the Lu-
sitania, which was sunk off the south
coast of ireland by a German subma-
rine He was among those who re-
ceived warning by telegram as he
stood on the deck of the vessel Just
before she left her pier He like
scores of others who got these mystic
rious messages, paid no attention to
them.
The top picture shows a view Of
the giant liner and in the panels are
shown Captain Turner of the vessel,
and Elbert Hubbard, who was lost.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12

to see good. clean. on-the-aauara
boxing bout but, like other ordinary
mortals' they don't like 10 bs hands
ed a package"
frankie Conley who won tho ban.
tam championship few years ago
from Monte Attel. Il an Americana
Italian and his real name Is Frances.
co Conte. His home Is In Kenoaha.
Wisconsin. and az late as two months
ago he fought a Philadelphia light
weight In Marinette. Wisconsin. tho
bout being staged by Tex" Vernon.
formerly OF Portland.
iContInusd on page slrh1
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12
PetrOgrad Admits SIavs Falling Back
But Claims That German Loss Has
Been Staggering.
MEN RECELESSLY SACRIFICED
AustFO- German Forces Maintained
General Frontal Assault ON Russian
Positions for Nine Days and Thou
sands slaughtercd--Large Numbers
OF Troops Engaged.

pETRoGRAD, May While adj
hitting the general retreat o. the
Russian forces in Galicla, the war Of
flee declared the losses being suffer-
ed by the Germans in this fighting on
the southeastern front are staggering.
The Russian losses, It was United.
have been heavy but the Germans are
said to be sacrificing men in the most
reckless fashion.
For nine days the Austro-German
forces maintained a general frontal
assault upon the Russian positions
They advanced In irresistible num-
bers
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12
II iMAN SHOPS IN
i JAGLAND WRECKED
: BY FRENZIED MOBS
Special Meeting Of the Cabinet is
Called to Consider Measures Of
Handling "Alien Enemy"
MAY Be INTERAEO IN CAMPS
Police in Many cities Refuse 70 In
terfere Because OF Sentiment
Against the Germans Over. Loss of
the observation-disclosures Chase Ger
mans Through the Streets.

LONDON, May 12.-Mobs paraded
the streets today, demOlishing stores
and houses and attacking all persons
bearing German and Austrian names.
The situation involving the 'alien en-
emies is critical. In the east end, al
lens formed defense battalion and
deficd the crowds and police. Barri-
cades were erected and fighting fol-
lowed. Chairs. stones and clubs were
used. A dozen heads were broken be-
fore the crowd was dispersed.
At 3 o'clock more than 100 shops
were demolished and looted. Women
Joined in the rioting, piIIaging baker
les and shops.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12

PARIS, May l2.--In q series OF
night attacks in force the Germans
recaptured a part OF the trenches
carried by the French yesterday be-
fore Loos but the French stlll hold the
first and second lines, the war office
announced. Efforts to pierce the
German line between Lens and Arras,
continued and the positions Of the
French in the first and second line Of
German trenches are being strength
ened.
Additional heavy artillery has been
brought up and the entanglements OF
the remaining German trenches are
being battered. With the entangle-
ments of the trenches reduced by the
artillery Il Is believed that the heavy
losses which would follow the storm
ing Of the positions will be avoided
The Germans are rushing reinforce
ments from the north to Lens to
strenthen the line but as yet have
been unable to check the general Of
fenslye OF the French which is being
maintained with the greatest enthusl-
asm.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-12

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The
course Of President Wilson has been
determined and will be announced as
soon as 1t is proper to publish the
note now in preparation, a statement
dealing with the Lusitania situation
issued from the White House an-
nouneed. Secretary Tumulty gave out
the announcement following con-
ference with the president. 1t is un-
derstood the note will be transmitted
to Berlin tonight or Thursday.
Tumulty refused to make any COM
ment but the note Is believed to be
firm and to fully meet the country's
expectations. The plans Of the pres.
ident are believed to be:
To ask Germany for a more ac-
curate definition Of its attitude
toward American shipping car
goes and lives in the war zone;
to refer to the sinking Of the
Falaba, the attack upon the Gulf
light. the sinking Of the Lusitan-
la, the aeroplane attacks on the
steamer Gushing and to ask what
d2-SuA ulAAN VIII bE BAfEn lAtdt 9AsAA
attacks will not occur again.
There will be nothing in the nature
OF a threat OF an ultimatum, It Is
said
The communication will be largely
in the nature of a dignified remon-
STRANGE against the German methods
OF conducting submarine warfare. The
German assertion that her methods
are justified by the policy OF the al
lies in endeavoring to starve Germany
will not be accepted. The note will
also refuse to indorse Germany's view
that her warnings excused her for the
damage done American property ard
the destruction of American lives.
The president IS hopeful the mes
sage may be so expressed and present
50 strong a case that Germany her
self will admit she is in the wrong.