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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-28

Deputy Sheriff L. M. Sanborn was
in Augusta Saturday to accompany
Hector Burbe of lockwood back to
Skowhegan. Burbe was ordered 10
be committed to the care and CUSTODY
of the superintendent of the Insane
Hospital for observation by Judge
Hanson last spring until tar'hei
order. 1t is understood that the
Hospital authorities judged Buroe
sane The case will probably come
up during the present term OF court.
Skowhegan Public Library has
lately acquired the following books:
With Americans of Past and Pres
ent Day (Jusserand); History OF
Mexico, (Nol); From Empire TO he
public (NolD; Pilgrims of To-Day
(Wade); Texan Scouts (Allshete2'
Texan Triumph (Allshete); Apache
Cold (Allsheter); Banner OF the
White Horse Case; Mother West
Winds How Stories Burgess; Adj
ventures of Prickly Perky Dur
gess); Adventures of Old Man Coyote
Burgess Dorothy Dales Great Sc
cret Penrose); Dorothy Dales at
Greenwood School tPeurose); When
Mans a Man tWrighD; Rising
Tide (Deland); An Amiable Charla-
tan (Oppenheim) Prudence Says So
CHueston). Bride of a Moment
CWells). The Coat of Adventure
(Budless).
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-28

Mrs. f. l.. Marsh of Providence, r.
|. accompanied by her daughter Mon
dana, started Saturday on their re-
turn, after a several months stay at
Miss Hannah r. Pages home on High
st. Her other daughter Elizabeth
w Marsh is remaining in Skowhe-
gan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-28

We send the Reporter months for
IS cents. If you have never taken it
and will so state when renting, we
will send . trial enh-0t..+'r", for =
months for - cents, No, receivable Il
that rate.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-28
Table Damasks and Napkins

We still have in stock about 20 pieces A-Linen Damask
and about SO dozen Napkins match left from Great
Purchase of year ago. These still selling at Old
Prices prevailing at that time although wholesale prices
about oneha higher All Linen Damasks, SOC, 75c, S100
125 $50 and $175 yard. Napkins to match at SIPS,
$50 200 250 800 400 and $500 Dozen. At these pr-
earnestly advise the purchase they to be
SO per cent higher when we buy
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-28

STATE OF MAINE
County OF Somerset ST.
1 Bin w Page, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief
BLIN W. PAGE, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this
10Th day Of September 1916
IL 81 GEORGE ". GoWER
Notary Public.
Correct-AtteSt
CHAs Il. YoUSG
CHARLES II. COOK. Directors
l.. A, BASCoMHE.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-28
Special Notice

On or before the first Monday in
December 1916, every corporation,
not including municipal corporations.
and every association and institution
whether Public or Private and all
Departments receiving an appropria-
ton from the State of Maine shall file
with the State Auditor a statement in
detail of all moneys, with the reason
therefor for which any general or
special appropriation is desired at
the ensuing session of the legislature
by such corporation, association or
institution Blanks may be obtain
ed from this office
(Signed)
J. EDWARD SULLIVAN,
State Auditor.
Augusta, Me-. Sept. %. 1916. 1w39
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-28

1t has been shown that only Hav-
ana cigars can satisfy a steady smok-
er for any length of time. Ask
Fogg's Drug Store how many years
they have sold Cedulas.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-28

RESOURC
Loans and Discounts. sSl3,20I.G6
OVerdrafts, secured and unsecured, il2S.60
u 5. Bonds to secure Circulation 10000 10
Bonds, Securities, etc, 3J620.00
Stocks other than Federal Reserve
Bank stock 2o,l0OOo
Stock OF Federal Reserve Bank 6,00O.O0
Banking house, furniture and
fixtures, 35OOO00
Due from Federal Reserve Bank 2s,3ll3i
Due from approved Reserve Agents, l32.3O3.31
Due from Banks and Bankers l,gis -
Exchanges for clearing house, l,lO7.77
Checks ON banks In the same city
or town as reporting bank 2l5I4
Outside Checks and other Cash Items
Fractional Currency, els and
Cents, 1854. 40
Notes of other National Banks, 1000
Coin and certificates 09Y3 20
Legal-tender notes. 100000
Due from L. s. Treasurer 10000
Total, Sl37S. 49, ~
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in Sl50,O000O
Surplus fund 0,0UOOO
Undivided profits less expenses and
Taxes paid l22.7sl.7s
Circulating Notes llS,Oy0.00
Due to Banks and Bankers 62,7St. 81
Dividends unpaid 2So50
Demand deposits 5j5,09L60
Postal savings Deposits 2,16l.ll
Other Time Deposits lS6,67l56
Total SL27S.ls2I9
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-28
100 Pieces New Per-
Gales at Old Prices

By a Fortunate Order Placed Months
Ago We are Able to Show This Week !:
50 Pieces of yardwide Percaes in light and dark shades
Good styles at old price, loo yard.
SO Pieces of best quality yardwide Percaes in handsome
light and dark Styles IL &c yard.
Both These Qualities are Bound to be Higher in
the Near Future.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-09-28

Old papers, sc bundle, this office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-29
SPY WILL TELL ALL
To Save His Neck German Agent VIII
DiyuIge War Secrets to Q. S.

New York, March 29.-Herst Won
Der Goltz, alias Bridgnan Taylor. who
is said to have been sentenced to death
in England, as a spy. has arrived here
on the steamship Finland from Liver
pool to give evidence to the govern
ment concerning alleged conspiracy to
provide German warships at sea with
coal and provisions.
Won Der Goltz was a prisoner for a
time in the Tower of London, his Gus
todians said. but was promised that
his life would be spared if he would
come to this country and tell this gov
eminent what he knew concerning the
alleged conspiracies to commit I'M
neutral acts.
Won Der Go1tz figured in the ex-
posture of German activities which
preceded the recall of Captain Boy
Ed the German naval attac1e in this
country, and Captain Franz Won
Papen, military attache. He was re-
ported in cable dispatches to have
confessed to the British authorities
that Won Papen had organized the
last fall Won Der Goltz was first ar
rested in London November. 1914, on
the charge of travelling under a false
American passport.
Until the outbreak of the European
war Won Der Goltz was an officer in
Villas army and in 81 3 was reported to
have been arrested by federal officials
in Chihuahua City as a spy and sem
fenced to death His life was saved
by the intervention of German con-
suIar authorities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-29
TO OFFER S1OO BONDS
City Will Issue Some Securities of
Small Denomination.

w H WATSON, commissioner of
finance. states that there are still on
hand about $4,000 worth of city
bonds left over from the issue of last
October. These bonds are of $500 de-
nomination and carry 4 L per cent
interest. This figured with the tax
that would have to be paid on an ordt-
nary bond, which these bonds escape
makes them yield about s Y per cent
net to the investor.
The commissioner states that he has
received a large number of inquiries
from investors who desire to purchase
city bonds in denominations of 800
and he intends that the next issue
shall carr bonds of this denomina-
ton in order that the small investor
may participate The paving bonds
for 1915 will soon be ready for the
buying public and as the fun amount
of this issue will be $244, 549.73, it Is
the intention of the finance depart
ment to have about $4,000 worth OF
them issued in amounts of $780, These
bonds are exempt from all tax except
where the purchaser may have an in
come sufficient to come under the
federal income tax In that case
taxes would have to be paid the fed
eral governme emit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-29
A SPOONFUL OF
SALTS RELIEVES
ACHINGKIDNEYS
We eat too much meat, which
clogs Kidneys, says
noted authority.
If back hurts or Bladder both
ers, stop all meat for
while.

When you wake up with backache
and dull misery in the kidney region
it generally means you have been eat
ing too much meat, says a well-known
authority Meat forms uric acid
which overworks the kidneys in their
effort to filter it from the blood and
they become sort of paralyzed and
IOEgy When your kidneys get slug
gish and clog you must relieve them.
like you relieve your bowels; remOv-
ing all the body's urinous waste, else
you have backache. sick headache,
dizzy spells; your stomach sours.
tongue is coated. and when the wealth
er is bad you have rheumatic twinges
The urine is cloudy. full of sediment
channels often get sore, water scaIds
and you are obliged to seek relief two
or three times during the night.
Either consult a good, reliable ply
stefan at once or get from your phar-
macist about four ounces of Jad Salts:
take a tablespoonful in a glass of wa
ter before breakfast for few days
and your kidneys will then act fine
This famous salts is made from the
acid of grapes and lemon juice, com
bined with lithia. and has been used
for generations to clean and stimulate
sluggish kidneys. also to neutralize
acit : in the urine so it no longer irri-
tates thus ending bladder weakness.
Jad Salts is a life saver for regular
meat eaters. It is inexpensive. cannot
injure and makes a delightful. effer-
vescent Iithia-water drink.-Adver-
tisement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-29

Look at the tongue, mother. If
coated. it is a sure sign that your lit
tie ones stomach. liver and bowels
need a gentle, thorough cleansing at
once.
When peevish. cross. listless, pale,
doesn't sleep. doesn't eat or act natu-
rally or is feverish. stomach sour
breath bad: has stomach-ache. sore
throat, diarrhoea. fun of cold, give a
teaspoonful of california Syrup Of
Figs" and in few hours all the foul,
consupated waste. undigested food and
sour bile gently moves out of the lit
tie bowels without gripping. and you
have a we'll playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless fruit laxative:
they love its delicious t. tie, and it al
ways makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for a 50-cent
bottle of California Syrup of Figs,
which has directions T babies, chill
dren of all ages and for grown-ups
plainly on the bottle Beware of coun-
terfeits sold here To be sure you get
the genuine, ask to see that it is made
by California Fig Syrup Company.
Refuse any other kind with contempt
Adv rtisement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-29
FOOD SQUIRTING In
STOMACH CAUSES
GAS, INDIGESTION
"Pape's Diapepsin" neutralizes
acids in stomach and
starts digestion.
Five minutes! No sourness, gas,
heartburn, acidity or
dyspepsia.

If what you just ate is souring on
vorr stomach or lies like a lump of
lead. refusing to digest, or you belch
gas and eructate sour, undigested food.
or have a feeling of dizziness, heart
burn, fullness, nausea, bad taste in
mouth and stomach headache. you
can surely get relief in five minutes.
Ask your pharmacist to show you
the formula plainly printed on these
dftv-cent cases of Pape'S Diapepsin,
then YOU will understand why dys-
peptic troubles of all kinds must go.
and why it relieves sour, out-of-order
stomachs or indigestion in five min
ute .-Pape's Diapepsin is harm
less; tastes like candy, though each
dose will digest and prepare for as
sanitation into the blood all the food
YOU eat; besides, it makes you go to
the table with healthy appetite; but
what will please you most, is that you
will feel that your stomach and in
testines are clean and fresh, and you
will not need to resort to laxatives or
liver pills for hiliousness or constipa-
ton.
This city will have many "Pape's
Diapepsfn' cranks, as some people will
call them, but you will be enthusiastic
about this Splendid stomach prepare
ton, too. If you ever take it for indi-
gesticn, gases. heartburn, sourness,
dyspepsia. or any stomach misery.
Get some now, this minute and rid
yourself of stomach misery and indi-
gestion in five minutes.-AdF.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-29

advance cavalry column after Villa are
many machine gun detachments.
Night practice has become a fixed
policy in expectation of attacks from
or upon Villa during the darkness
1 No report of Villas position has
been announced here since he was To-
Gated IT'S miles south of Dublan-
Steady streams of supplies are being
moved southwark for the vanguard in
the chase. With a record of success
full scouting flights and many trips to
and from Columbus, carrying reports
and dispatches. the aeroplane service
was commenced today by Brigadier
General Pershing. While several of
the eight machines have been put out
of commission. and Lieutenant Bowen
injured by falling in his aeropIane,
General Pershing said the value of the
aviation arm had been proven. He
praised the spirit of the aviators who
took the most risks under adverse con-
Editions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-29
NOSE CL0GGE0 FROM
A COLD OR cATARRH
Apply Cream in NostriIs To
Open Up Air Passages.

Ali What relief, Your clogged nos
trils open right up, the air passages
of your head are clear and you can
breathe freely. No more hawking
snuffling. mucous discharge, head
ache. dryness-no struggling for
breath at night. your cold or catarrh
is gone
Don't stay stuffed up Get a small
bottle Of Ely's Cream Balm from your
druggist now. Apply a little of this
fra grant, antiseptic cream in your
nostrils, let It penetrate through every
air passage Of the head; soothe and
heal the swollen, inflamed mucous
membrane. giving you instant relief
Elys Cream Balm is just what every
cold and catarrh sufferer has been
seeking. It's just sple 7did.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-29
WORKS SOCIETY DANES
Former Missouri University Coed on
Trial for Using Mails to Defraud.

Chicago, March 29.-The trial of
Miss Mabel Sturtevant, former stu
dent of the University of Missouri and
now nurse, on charges of using the
mails to defraud society women by
soliciting funds from them ostensibly
for helping poor and needy girls
through college was begun today be-
fore Federal Judge Humphrey.
Miss Sturtevant asked for a delay
but Judge Humphrey refused The
chief witnesses of the government are
Mrs. John Cudahy, Mrs. John B. Muir
ply and Mrs. Henry Corwith, promi-
nent in Chicago society.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-29
To Make Skin Clear

Don't worry about skin troubles You
can have a clear. clean complexion by using
a little zenlo. obtained at any drug store
for 25c. or extra large bottle at 500.
Zemo easily removes all traces of pimples.
black heads. eczema. and ringworm and
makes the skin clear and healthy. Zemo is
neither watery. sticky nor greasy and
stains nothing. 1t is easily applied and
costs mere trifle for each application 1t
is always dependable.
Zeno. CIeveland.-Ad Advertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-29

balanced to the weight of hair; perfect balance
of power is required and delivered by each of her
six cylinders and finally all useless weight, pressure
and friction have been removed from all reciprocal
ing parts and bearing surfaces.
There is undreamed-of riding comfort in the
even, pleasant stream of might that flows at any
and every speed to her wheels.
One reuvenating jaunt with your foot on the
acceerator of this ruy, spirited creature, and you'll
know why she has cast her spell over 74O American
cities.
Until you know how it feels to release the
delicious rush of power from 34O0 r. p. m. engine
you never know the delight of real motoring
The performance of this engine gave me the
surprise of my life-and expected a lot from her.
She's off like a hare after every crossing stop
with sign of effort hint of fret She slips
from speed to speed like dream-car. She hits the
hardest grade with the ightest heart. | know.
because I've put her to every conceivable test.
And what she'll do for me. shelf do for you
Touring Car or Roadster $1O5O Detroit
Coors: Meteor blue, Orord maroon with gold stripe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-29
HAIR COMING 0UT2

= Dandruff causes a feverish irritation
of the scalp, the hair roots shrink,
loosen and then the hair comes out
fast To stop falling hair at once and
rid the scalp of every particle of dan
druff, get a ascent bottle of Dander-
inc at any drug store. pour a little in
your hand and rub it into the scalp.
After a few applications the hair stops
coming out and you can't find any
dandruff -Advertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-29
AERO A SUCCESS
c. S. Army Aviators Praised by
General Pershing.
Troopers Find Excitement in
Machine Gun Practice.

Headquarters of the American
Army, near Dublan. Mexico, March %.
Machine guns practice is one of the
most significant elements in the rou-
tine of the base camp here BY day
and by night the loud purr of the ma
chine guns may be heard. Squads of
infantry here have become expert in
handling the weapon. while among the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-29

The peppery pickup of this energetic car has
put color and tang into popular priced motoring
that never there before.
There's delight IN every revolution of her
gine-and there are 34O0 revolutions per minute
every time the crankshaft attains its maximum
speed, which is the highest ever developed in
American stock car
Her glad, gala going springs from the terrific
speed of engine that was built. however, for
much more than mere speed.
Great force unites with obedience. There are
sparkle and response In this 34OO p. Chalmers
that you'll look for In vain IN most with
high-speed engines.
By checking the awful kick of her motor down
to a point that corresponds to 6O-mile-an hour
speed, her engineers were able to give you nstan-
taneous pickup and IS miles of fervent flight for
every gallon of gas.
You save $3.50 to 5000 per year in gasoline bills
and add many miles to the life of your tires by
driving the 34OO r. p. m. Chalmers.
Her riding comfort matches her economy of
performance both spring from the same causes
This is why her heavy. hardened crankshaft is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-29
Topeka
Table Costs

When Dreams Come True
Once upon a midnight dreary
As l pondered weak and weary
Ger my fast accommodating bills,
And few more lesser ills,
Suddenly there came knocking.
Bill collector came a-flocking,
In the dead hour of the midnight,
To my chamber door
Softly did l steal to open it
d )used the -glim,' for it was lit
Feared l gently into the g1ooming
out where dill collector, looming.
Large and frightful, full of fight
Ghost like, in the darkened night
All these things did l imagine
Then my wife came softly stealing
At my side, she gently kneeling
Begged me to return to bed.
.'Youiv been dreaming she softly said
To those who love tarty things hope is
our morning offering The price of rhuharb
has sIumped two and one-haR cents Those
possessing a sweet tooth have an ache
pounds are now offered for 90 instead
of yesterdays II pounds Aside from the
above there is no cheer to offer the house
wife today and as the same price prevails
in all other eats" including the meat list
as quoted yesterday, it is not thought ad-
visable, in considering the present state of
depressed feeling which one must have in
scanning such a long list with prices at
taehed, to add to the depression, so here
after only changes will be noted under this
head Then too. one must take into con-
tivities, at present, are such to place the
high vaulting record in jeopardy. Price
forecasts will be issued each morning,
however
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-29
PREPAREDNESS.

Prepare for next washday by taking
home Red Cross Ban Blue. Ask any
good grocer. Red Cross Ball Blue i'm
parts clear white; makes you smile
when you see the beautiful, snowy
white basket of clothes. Red Cross
'N~ blue that's true 5lue.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-29

A good and time tried remedy is DR..
Kings New Life Pills The first dose
will move the sluggish bowels. stimulate
the liver and clear the system of waste
and blood impurities. You owe it TO your
self to clear the system of body poisons.
accumulated during the winter. DR..
Kings New Life Pills will do it. 25c. at
your Observation-Disclosures
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-17
National Leaaue.
EeNER RETURNS TO
 LOOK AFTER PROPERTY

William NJ. Ebner of Hollywood. Calf. is in the city and will be here for several days on business. Mir. Ebner is one of the pioneers of Ju- neau and is the original locator of the Ebner mine in Last Chance ba- sin. Mir. Fbner still owner large real estate holdings in Juneau and is here looking after his property. Mir and Mrs. C. W. Withenburg and Miss E. k. Stout are accompanying Mir Ebner The party arrived on the Prince George and are stopping at the New Cain
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-17
SUES FOR VALUE OF
 FURNITURE HE SOLD

Herman c. Brachman has brought suit in the Commissioners Court against Anna Morrison to recover S40O. the alleged value of furniture sold by the plaintiff to the defend. ant. William C. Holzheimer appears as attorney for the nlainiiff-
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-17

"The Plunderer" closes it's sue cessful run at the Douglas Orpheum tonight Beginning tomorrow night "The Blindness of Virtue" one of the best sex problem plays ever screened a lesson for men. women. boys and girls will be shown A most deli cate subject is treated in a forci- ful manner. nothing shocking. but withal told simply and straightfor- Wardlv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-17

The Grand suddently changed it's program today and is running in q special that will end tonight. To- morrow and for two days. Pauline Bush will be seen in "The Grind This is a play depicting the strug gles girl has against diversity and temptations and her fight to keep her younger sister from harm. Billie Ritchie will appear in com. edy and there will be other good things on the bill
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-17

Robert Edeson in "Mortmain" will be the attraction at the Orpheum tomorrow night. "Mortmain' is peculiar story. most absorbing. lt is picturization of Arthur c. Trains story It deals with an ar tist's struggles. financial strlngency and a most difficult operation of grating mans hand to the arm Of another. There is nothing grew some about the story as the plot would suggest. There are several mystery scenes. sllhouettes that un- rayel the deepest mystery. Mfr. Ede- son is supported by a strong com pany.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-17

The second episode of The Brok- en Coin" and a tenement house story of merit is the bill which closes at the Douglas Lyric tonight Both are exceptional features and last night were well received. There will be a new bill tomorrow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-17

Speculation is rife as to wha; Jess Wrlard's weight will be in his next fight. The champion has been put. ting on avoirdupois constantly during the past three or four years, despite almost constant training. Spending
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-06-17

Spring has officially reached New Jersey. according to the superin. tendent of the William Fox studios at Fort Lee He says the first mos Quitos have already arrived and he has put in a requisition to screen the dressing room windows. Mos Quitos, he insists. are surer signs than the first violets or the first robin.