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The Spectator., 1915-05-21
GERMANS HOLD
 RUSSIANS BACK
TEUTONiC ALLIES HAVE CROSSED SAN NEAR ZEMYSL-SiEN-
 HAMA IS CAPTURED
FIGHT ON 200-MILE FRONT
Allies in West Are Consolidating Ground They Have Gained and Are
 Awaiting Counter Attacks.

London. Austrian and German armies continue massed attacks against the Russ ans, who are attempt ing to form new line behind the River San, both north and south of Przemsyl and west of the Vistula River, in Southern Poland
 These attacks, according to Aus trian and German reports, have me. with their greatest success north of Przemysl, where the Germanic allies have crossed the river and have oc- cupied Sieniawa, on the eastern bank They also claim to have captured po- sitions southeast of the former Aus trian fortress, while their heavy guns are keeping up a bombardment from the west
 In Southern Poland their progress is not so marked, the Russians hay ing had strong forces concentrated at lvangorod, which they brought into the field and checked the advance
 It is stated from Petrograd that the Germans and Austrians are using be- tween 30 and 40 army corps on the 20O-mile front from Opatow, in PO- land, to Kolomea, in Eastern Galicia. East of the latter city, in BukOw1na, the Russians have broken the Aus trian extreme right and are reported again to have occupied Czehnowitz, the capital.
The Spectator., 1915-05-21
Then the owner of the Lola said:

Then the owner of the Lola said:
 Yes, they are useful for making ar engagements and buying things in Ital Greek, and Syrian, all of whom act as Interpreters in different places"
 And make a handsome thing in the way of secret commissions, suppose?" laughed.
 "Of course But to cruise in com fort one must pay and be pleasant, " declared Hornby
 Did you have any trouble with the customs here?" I inquired
 They didn't visit us, he said with smile. and at the same time he rubbed his thumb and finger together. the action of feeling paper money.
 This increased my surprise, for I happened to know that the Leghorn customs officers were not at all given to the acceptance of bribes They were too we'll watched by their su- periors. If the yacht had really es- capped search, then it was most un- usual thing. Besides, what motive could Hornby have in eluding the GUS toms visit? They would, of course, seal up his wines and liquors, but even if they did. they would leave him out sufficient for the consumption of him. self and his friends.
 No. Philip Hornby had some strong motive in paying heavy bribe to avoid the visit of the dogana. If he really had paid, he must have paid very heavily; of that was convinced
 Was 1t possible that some mystery was hidden on board that splendidly appointed craft?
 Presently the gong sounded, and we went below into the elegantly fitted saloon. where was spread table that sparkled with cut glass and shone with silver. Everywhere it was ap parent that none but an extremely wealthy man could afford such mag nificent craft.
 Hornby took the head of the table and we ate one of the choicest and best cooked dinners it has ever been my lot to taste. Chatter and l drank
  aire could keep in his cellar, while our host, apparently most abstemious man. took only a glass of Iced Gin ciano water.
 From his remarks I discerned that | contrary to my first impression, Hyl | ton Chatter was an experienced yachts man. He owned a craft called the Alicia, and was member of the Cork Yacht club. He lived in London, he told me. but gave me no information as to his profession. It might be the | law, as l had surmised.
 You've seen our ass of captain l MT. Gregg?" he remarked presently What do you think of him?'
 Well" I said rather hesitatingly ito tell the truth, I don't think very
The Spectator., 1915-05-21
Naval Guard Increased.

Newport. Extra guards of en- listed men have been placed around the naval torpedo station and arOund the magazines on Roes Island. It was announced that this was a precautiDn- ary measure against fires and thefts, in view of the steady increase in val uation of the plants.
The Spectator., 1915-05-21
Just Like a Boy.

The teacher was having an inter esting half hour with the children. asking them questions, anyone having the privilege to answer. It was a great time to show off. The teacher asked about various things. and one question was about locusts. Several hands were raised, and finally one boy was selected to speak. "A locust is a bug that gives people tuberculosis. '' was his answer.
The Spectator., 1915-05-21
"The SafeI" 1 Cried, Dashins Into
 Hutcheson's Private Office.

nore Hornby. with like result. There is no such place as Woodcroft Park, in Somerset, and no member of Brooks club of the name of Hornby." sat staring at the official. too amazed to utter a word. Certainly they had not allowed the grass to grow beneath their feet
 CTO BE CONTINUED)
The Spectator., 1915-05-21
Kaiser Condemned.

London. = Riots. which occurred earlier in the week have given place to condemnation by public men of the German emperor and his advisers. who are charged with responsibility for actions which have aroused pub lie anger.
The Spectator., 1915-05-21
Greater Navy Wanted.

Springfield.-In the face of styenu- ous opposition from the Democrats, Republican members of the state Sen ate adoptd a resolution declaring ia favor of a larger United States navy and calling upon Illinois representa- tives in Congress to adopt a strong naval policy.
The Spectator., 1915-05-21
ChaQas Fatally Shot.

London. Joac Chagas, the new president of the Portugese ca net, was shot four times with pistol while on board the midnight train from Oporto. His assailant was Sen ator Freitas, who was shot by gend- armes. Senator Freitas died of his wounds after he was removed to hospital.
The Spectator., 1915-05-21
President Pleased With Fleet.

New York.-The fleet of warships which has been an anchor in the Hud- son river for 10 days, steamed out to sea. with President Wilson reviewing the fivemile line as it passed the Mayflower at the Statue of Liberty.
The Spectator., 1915-05-21
Antitrust Suit Filed.

Washington. = The Department of Justice filed in the supreme court petition for writ to bring before the court the criminal antitrust case against the officers of the National Cash Register Company of Ohio.
The Spectator., 1915-05-21

rounds that vessel. She is not the Lola, for yesterday we telegraphed to Lloyd's, in London, and this morn ing l received reply that no such yacht appears on their register, and that the name is unknown. The police have also telegraphed to your English police inquiring about the owner Sig
The Spectator., 1915-05-21
Kaiser Charged With Murder.

Ramsgate.-A coroners jury re- turned a verdict of "wilful murder" against Emperor William in the case of John Smith, who died as a result of shock following injuries sustained in the Zeppelin raid on Monday.
The Spectator., 1915-05-21
Eiaht Ships to Belaians.

New York - Eight relief ships the commission for relief in Belgium arrived at Rotterdam during last week, it was announced here, with car goes worth $4,000,000
The Spectator., 1915-05-21
Best Wood for Furniture.

The latest use for locust wood Is in the manufacture of fine furniture and interior finishing of fine residences The wood has grain and color not found In any other t1mber.
The Spectator., 1915-05-21
Runs Mar Zone Safely.

New York.-The Atlantic transport liner Minnehaha, from London with F passengers, docked here after an uneventful voyage.
The Spectator., 1915-05-21
Reward or Vanderbilt.

Queenstown. - Alfred c. Wander Lifts secretary has offered . reward of $l 900 for the recovery of Mr. vanr, Gerbilt's body.
The Spectator., 1915-05-21
Young John D. on Witness Stand

Washington--John D. Rockefeller Jr, was witness before the Federal Industrial Relations Commission in connection with it's inquiry into the Colorado coal strike.
The Spectator., 1915-05-21
Russia Makes Second Loan

etiograL IT A second internal loan of 1,0O0,000,G00 ru5les fsj00,0W.- O00) was authorized
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04
Wanted Somerset Co. Commissioners
to Have Charge of Work

At the meeting last week of the
Governor and Council Highway mat
tiers were given considerable atten-
ton, the Jackman highway being
touched upon. w. A. Judkins of
Kineo, proprietor of the Kineo house,
presented the request that the work
on this highway should be put en-
tirely in the charge of the Somerset
County commissioners. He express
ed the belief that the work might be
done quicker if in the hands of those
directly interested in it, and also
that it could be done at less expense.
Highway Commissioner Deering OPP
posed relinquishing of the commits
sion's supervision in the matter, and
in his hand he was upheld by the
governor. He said that the work
would be taken up as soon as the
deeds We're negotiated which would
give the right of way. Chairman
Libby of the board of county COM
missioners, who received from the
governor the commission authoriz-
ing him to negotiate the deeds, stated
that he could complete his work
within two weeks.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04
RELIEVES THE WORST
CASES OF CATARRH
Think "Hyomel the Most Wonderful
Treatment for Catarrh Ever DlscOy-
cred

DO not try to cure catarrh by us
Ing sprays or lotions; it cannot be
cured In that manner. The only
way in which this too common disease
can be fully relieved is through a di-
rect application to the affected parts
that will kill the bacilli of catarrh
and prevent their growth.
Breathing the air OF Hyomei Ia the
only known method OF treatment that
can really accomplish this. IL Is the
simplest. most pleasant and probably
the most reliable treatment for ca
,arrh that has ever been discovered.
The complete Hyomei outfit Is in
expensive and consists OF an inhaler.
dropper and sufficient Hyomsi TO last
several weeks. This will effect In
slant relief In ordinary cases. but for
chronic and deep seated cases OF ca
tatFh. longer use may be necessary
and then an extra bottle Of Wyomsi
can be obtained for a trlainE sum u,
is not aion. the best On might be call.
ed the onlsl method Of treating ca
tarFh but II Ia also the moss eranomi-
cal
q u fowE has 81 much eonndsnee
~ the power ~ Hyomsl a. relieve ca
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04
welded IN SCOTLAND.
Is YEARS AGO
Mr.. and Mrs. David X. Lyons at Home
to Their Friends on Silver Wedding
Anniversary

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. David
Kennedy Lyons was the scene of I'M
usual merriment last Saturday even
ing when this worthy couple cele-
brated their silver wedding The
house was decorated practically
throughout with Halloween sugges-
tons and o'clock dinner was serv-
ed. over forty attending. The menu
was excellent and included cold meat,
salad, hot rolls, cake, ices, coffee and
tea. Later music numbers were in
dulged in, Mrs. Walter Scott favoring
those present with a vocal solo, as
did David Hall of Madison while the
members of the Lyons household,
who are quite noted for their musi-
cal abilities. also assisted on the pro-
gram. Games were enjoyed and a
number of beautiful silver gifts were
received by the host and hostess as
souvenirs of the happy affair Among
those present from out of town were
Robert Hall of Madison, the father of
Mrs. Lyons and Mrs. Hall, Mr.. and
Mrs. David Hall, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Bottom Mr.. and Mrs. w. Gogan
and Miss Alice Withee of Madison;
Mrs. James Clapperton, Mrs. Rose
Dougherty and daughter, Annie of
Vassalboro and Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Hall and daughter Miss Mildred of
Rochedale. Mass. Other relatives at
tending were John Hall, son Duncan
and daughter Christina and many of
the Scotch residents of the commun-
ty
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyons were married
in Alya, Scotland. twenty-five years
ago. That town was Mrs Lyons ma
tive home. her maiden name having
been Isabel Hall and Mr.. Lyons was
born only two miles away in Till
coultry Scotland The husband came
to this country accompanying Mrs.
Lyons brother David Hall who had
previously located here, back from a
visit to the old home. He first went
to Hartland in this county and fifteen
months later Mrs. Lyons accompani-
ed by her two children and her pa
rents left the old home in Scotland to
form new associations and possibly
make a fortune in the new land Mr.
Lyons was employed in the wooden
industry in Hartland and later moved
to Fairfield and Vassalboro, coming to
Skowhegan FIVE years ago Two
more children have been born since
coming to Maine OF these Isabel.
who is the wife of Mahlon Dane is a
sweet singer and pianist Robert is
a cornetist; Mary. a pianist, who at
present holds a position in that capa-
city at the Star Theatre and David.
the youngest son, who plays the vio-
lin
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04

Tarn The thinsz Yoa daa I ~aRt late
cash witch yoa do wAAs. BY adssr'is.
iag In EVER a~aay's column-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04
Coming Events
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Covering a period of three months.
Dates selected beyond that period are
on file at this office. and may be con-
suited at any time.
Nov. 5-Womans Relief Corps.
Nov. Emission Circle at Miss CO.
burns.
Nov. 5-Harvest Dinner, Congrega-
tional Church.
Nov. university City Entertain
ers in Opera House.
Nov. Rev. J. ]. Hull in Skowhe-
gan.
Nov. S-Pioneer Past Noble Grands
Assn.
Nov. probate Court.
Nov. 9-W. C. T. U.
Nov. 9-Woman's Club.
Nov. pomona Grange at Starks.
Nov. 9-W. C. T. U. Reception to
Teachers in Congregational Parlors.
Nov. 9-Dance in Grange Hall.
Nov. HIP Charity Bazaar
Nov. -Parent-Teacher Assn.
Nov. 12-Town Improvement So
ciety
Nov. 15-D. A. R. meeting.
Nov. 15-Carpenters' and Joiners
Union.
Nov. 16-Sorosis
Nov. 17-Skowhegan Grange.
Nov. 18-19-Grange Fair.
Nov. 19-Board of Trade.
Nov. 25-Thanksgiving Day.
Dec. Fair of Congregational
Working League.
Dec 6-Municipal Court.
Dec 10-Royal Male Quartette.
Dec IA and 15--Philathea Fair.
Dec -23-Somerset County
Poultry and Live Stock Assn.
Jan. 1.-THE Pierces
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04
H. p. Randall President of Maine
Teachers Association

BANGOR, Me-, Oct. 28--At the bust
ness session of the Maine Teachers
Convention today, officers were elect
ed as follows: President, H. p.
Randall, Auburn; vice president w.
B, Jack, Portland secretary, Glenn
w. Starkey, Augusta assistant secre-
tary, Mallian M. Reed Gardiner;
treasurer, Helen NJ King Portland !;
auditor, c. A. Richard. Sanford; mem
Der of executive committee for three
years, C. N. Perkins, Waterville.
These officers will begin their terms
of service on December /.
President Alley made a lengthy re-
port of the years activities of the as
ISOLATION, in the course of which he
made complaint that the Maine Cen
trail railroad had not granted to the
teachers the same reductions in rates
that had been allowed for the Maine
Music Festival, and remarked that
the public utilities law seems to
have a hole in it," inasmuch as the
utilities commission has no initiative
in such matters.
In the auditorium in the evening a
great meeting of the teachers was ad-
dressed by President Alley of the Uni
versty of Maine on the present mean
ing of education; President Chase of
Bates College on the moral RESPONSE
bilty of the college: Prof. Tay-
lor of Colby College and Prof. Will
mot B. Mitchell of Bowdoin College,
spoke on American Citizenship.
Nearly $500 teachers were in at
tendance. The principal event of
Thursday morning aside from the de-
partmental meetings. was the Maine
Students Music Festival given by Sc
lected choruses and orchestral play
ers from the schools OF this State
The festival was attended by $500
teachers and hundreds were turned
away
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TWENTY-FIVE CENTS

If you cannot call at his store, cut
out the coupon and mail it with rs
cents and so cent box of the speci-
fic will be sent you by mail, charges
paid Do not put it off. zone to-
day is worth two tomorrows."
This is a great opportunity for our
readers to obtain a popular remedy at
a small price. There are sixty doses
in every package, and unlike ordinary
remedies, the dose is decreased after
the first few days. 2w44
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04
SKOWHEGAN LOCAL NEWS


Mrs Raymond Mellows and little
son Stanley returned Monday from a
visit in Waterville.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo f. Sampson and
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Ernest Ayore left
Tuesday morning on a visit to Boston
Mr.. and Mrs. A b. Lamb returned
from their extended western trip as
far as Washington and California last
Friday.
The sale of the II. G. Wilson farm
formerly the home of Abel Patten has
been reported as sold to Aroostook
parties
Amus Butler, chief of the Portland
Fire Department, was in town Friday
calling upon his cousins, A. X. and
E. c. Butler.
Frank Lessor left here Monday af-
ternoon for Portland, where he was
to undergo a surgical operation at
the Maine General Hospital.
Miss Theresa Spooner left Monday
afternoon to visit for few days with
her nephew Mayor Blaine Spooner
Vies and family in Augusta.
David Haig, formerly of Skowhegan
now agent for the Wabossett Mills
in Providence. II. l., was in town the
latter part of the week calling upon
former acquaintance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Weber and
daughter Miss Katherine of Lewiston
departed Monday morning following a
visit with Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Say
age, the parents of Mrs Weber.
DR.. William Paul of Dorchester
Mass and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Paul
also of Dorchester have been guests
of Mr.. and Mrs d. Hamlin Bartlett,
departing on the afternoon train Mon
day.
Mrs William Damon of Stetson has
returned to her home after visiting
for two weeks with her sister Mrs.
C. Davis Miller on Elm st. Mr.. and
Mrs. Angus Delaney of Stetson have
also been guests at the Miller home,
departing Sunday
A civil case was heard Monday af-
ternoon in Municipal Court before
Judge Brazzell in which suit WAS UNI
derstood to have been brought by G.
b. Fairgrieve to recover the value of
Moxie sold to John O'Reilly. The
verdict was for the defendant.
Mrs. Perley Wyman went yesterday
to Dead River where she has engaged
as cook for the winter at Leon Syl-
vesters' camp. There are thirty men
in the crew. 1t being part of the mm-
boring operation carried on by Ray
yiles. Mrs Wyman's two children,
Gala and Georgia. accompany her.
Mrs. Charles Jones has purchased
Of NJ. l.. Greenlcat his restaurant
business on Water ST and with Mr.
Jones as manager will conduct the
place Mr. Greenleaf disposed, 1t was
thought. Of Tho business to a party
from The Forks and Mr. Jones' Was
for short time al Hotel oxford din
ing roomS prior "a the present ar
rangement
Among the uut of tao people here
10 attend the funsfal ~ ite late Chas
llriEes On Frlday last sere his t~o
,ons Norrill nFiEKs 81 Nsrit Ne@
i'ortlaad and Hosea ilrlxKa and ~ii"
1T Rome Others present wrrp Mr.
ssd Mrs y . Nunm NJ sna NJ.
Len Hili Mr. and Ars sumner flits
Mr. and Mrs jobs RrEss and Ms
la Ella all - makham
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04
EASY WAY TO MAKE
HAIR ATTRACTIVE

Ladies' Nho 6nd trouble properly
or attrActiseN afraneinl aud dress
ing their hair should trs ustbE litile
Partisan sage tsirr 4 y f5r while
and note the remarkable Improve
ment Partisan sax ~hH,h .aa be oh.
tanned from a. II teas cop an> drug
counter mAkss Tn hslH safi ustrons
fuff ard saNA fskra u3f che dull
iifeless appear nee. dlstalses fhr Aan
dtur and s'imulates no sir reo,s
into healthy normal aEfHan Instead
- merely sprinkiiaE ftr air. h.
sAosld b. rgbtfa iHte Toe sHslp witt
the eaErf 1928 paftslan saKr - a
deltEhtful fFeatavnl fuF bpIt haiF and
scalp esnnpi rassibly lslars fhe halF
aud "a ye9y lnsKpaHsiss .N4t
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04
Bears Reported Plentiful In Somerset
County

JACKMAN, Oct. 31-James McKen-
ney while guiding a party of sports
men last week at Lake Parlin House.
shot large bear weighing nearly 300
lbs and a wild cat a short distance
from the Parlin House. 1t is report
ed that bear are very plentiful in that
section
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04
CHANCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES
PORTER READERS
Coupon Worth 25c If Presented at
G. II. FOgg's Drug Store

In order to test the Independent
Reporters great circulation and it's
superior advertising value. we have
made arrangements with G. r. Fogg
the popular druggist to offer one of
his best selling medicines at half
price to anyone who will cut out the
following coupon and present it at
his store.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04

Mrs. Colby T. Huff left Tuesday
forenoon for a weeks visit in Port
land.
Mrs. Pearl Boothby of New York.
who has been visiting with Mrs
Derne J. Green. departed on the \
o'clock train Tuesday morning.
Archie Weston, viii Hall and W. L.
Dutton have composed party OF
hunters, who have been spending sey-
eral days in the neighborhood OF
Brassua Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs Kerry b. Steward.
who have been located at Newport the
greater part of the time since their
honeymoon trip, came to Skowhegan
Saturday for a visit. Mrs Steward
is remaining this week at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Nahum Steward.
The newly renovated home of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Emery formerly the
pletion and will probably be ready for
occupancy during next week. Mr..
and Mrs. George A Moore are to have
the house formerly occupied by Mr.
and Mrs. Emery. the same being re-
paired for their convenience
Deputy Sherins c. II. Chute and
Loren Sanborn We're in Fairfield Sun
day afternoon and in company with
Deputy Sheriff Henry Brophy of that
town made a call upon the foreign
settlement on the Island there, but
nothing contrary to the law was dis
covered. Several places were raided
but even though in some instances
looks were suspicious nothing in the
line of wet goods were reported as
being discovered
There WAS an event OF much pleas
ure Monday evening in Congrega,
tional parlors. when a gathering of
'liS ililN AiItiiIbNio VI bHt NOIS tSd-
tional parish was in order 1t was
arranged more especially to greet the
pastor. Rev. Chas. H. Mckinney and
about fifty men responded to the in
yitaton to be present II WAS not
formal affair but during the even
ing remarks were offered by L. L.
Walton. Esq, Geo. v. Cover Esq.
and John W. Fogler r " Leighton
sang one selection and the male quar-
tet composed of f. + Harris $. NJ.
Cover. X. W. Leighton and J. Harvey
White sang Hymns were sung by
the assemblagc with Roy Nj Neil
hiney al the piano and this gentlemen
also favored those present with a
vocal solo Victrola selections we're
enjoyed and refreshments ~ hot eof-
fee, crackers. cheese and doughnuts
were served. Rev Mr. Mckinney
spoke for some minutes upon various
matters including his attitude toward
Sko@hegan aud its pcop.c
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-11-04
We Shall Deal In Toys Only

Our advertisement in the next is
sue OF this paper will set forth our
plans for the coming season We are
TO open one of the stores In the Das-
eombe-Grifhn block. Madison Ave.
December LIST. with the moat extensive
line OF toys ever shown In Maine
Having access to $50. 900 stock for
our unrestricted selection Ne feel
sure that our Toys will please YOU
We shalt tell you more about our
enterprise In the display advertising
columns Of ,his paper during the next
few weeks. and shall OF course. cor
daily welcome you 60 our store whsn
our line Is ready for Inspection
Respectfully yours.
ssowhsxan Exclusive Tor Store
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COUPON

This coupon entities the holder
to one soc package of DR.. How
ards specific for the cure of con-
stipation and dyspepsia at half
price 25c. | will refund the
money to any dissatisfied custo-
mer.
G r FOGG
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Sick Animals

The treatment of diseases of Horses,
OstAlc, Sheep Dogs and Fowls, is given in
DR.. Humphreys Veterinary Manual mailed
free Humphreys Veterinary Remedies
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