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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-09
TRYING FOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Will Probably Vie with the Portland
Girls Later

Word was received by the Skowhe-
gan High School Basket Ball team
last night from the Portland Girls
team which holds the championship
of the state with regard to playing
one or more games with them in the
near future. The local girls have
not lost a game thus far and when
this game comes it will be battle
royal for championship. In their
game with Wateryile High last Sat
urday evening they were victorious
by score of II to 6. 1t was one
of the most interesting games from a
spectators standpoint played this
year and was exceedingly close UP
to about the middle of the last period
it was a tie. Miss Helen White win
ming the game by throwing two
baskets from the floor:
The lineup:
SKOWHEGAN WATERYILLk
White, RI .............. RI, Murray
Adams II #.#.#.#.#......... If, Preble
smith, &c ......s#..-... Jc WhitcOmb
Chase, es .....-.=...=. SC, c. Larrabee
smiley, I'D ...........#..... h. Leahy
Emery. RIB ......... rb, +. Larrabee
Score SkoWhegau H. Waterville g.
Goals from floor-White ?. Murray
Goals from fouls-White 7, Murray s.
Preble. Referee, Miss Noddin I'm
pire, Miss Steward Timer, Pooler
Scorer. Merriam. Time. three 10m
periods.
SECOND TEAMS
In a game between the second
teams OF both schools the Waterville
seconds had the lead from the very
first, winning by a score of II to T.
The lineup:
WATERVILLE I'd SKOWHEGAN I'd
Cobb, II ,..#..#............ IF, Young
sanders, ri ,.......... II, Fairfield
tlagg, Jc ...#...#........... JIG. Blunt
Mcclellan, sc ......-....... sc, Potts
King, RIB NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Id, Bison
BuZZell, Id .............. rb. Lessor
Score Wateryille Second IL, Show
hogan Second I. Goals from floor
Cobb 3. Young .. Goals from fouls
Cobb 3. Sanders ,. Fairfield 3 Off
Gals same as first game.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-09
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT
Continued from First Page)

Continued from First Page
been something over one hundred
years ago. This was caused by using
old blanks printed in form. In case
of single sale and common seller
against Mr.. Morrow. to which he
pleaded not guilty, the same were
taken to the Law Court ON eXeep-
tions by Judge Mayher, attorney for
Morrow.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-09

The ease of State Is James Nor
10" Was assigned Tor trial Tuesday
but this Was continued because of
the disappearance of an important
Witness This was an arson case
Morrow having been charged wi,h
burning the mill and storrhonse of
Deputy sheriff John Lamb at Rock
~~'d He Is however serving a
term IN iail At the present time for
liquor selling This term il for siN
months ~tih SIX months additional IN
default ~ payment If a nns 81 5000
nd costs
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-09

Joseph Pooler was arraigned on a
liquor selling case, having been
charged with selling liquor from his
restaurant in Jackman. Attorney
Jude, urged in Pooler's behalf, the
continuance of any Jail sentence, but
County Attorney Anderson was of the
opinion that none of the vendors of
the forbidden juice fell into the bust
ness by accident. and deeming it wise
to make prohibitory enforcement a
strong feature in the upriyer districts
urged that the respondent be given
the full sentence. Judge Philbrook
fell in line with his views and Pooler
was fined $50 and costs and 80 days
in Jail with 80 days additional in de
fault of payment
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-09

There were two cases against Flora
King for liquor selling but one of
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-09

Nelson Munster of Somerset June
ton, son of Martin Munster, the well
known Hotel keeper of that section
was arraigned before Judge Phil
brook during the afternoon. He is a
lad of about Is years and was charg-
ed with the sale of intoxicating Ii
quor w B. Brown, Esq. appeared
in his behalf He was fined $50 and
costs and 80 days in Jail or in de-
fault of payment 80 days additional
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-09

Following the default in the case of
Lewis Munster, charged with selling
liquor, Mr.. Munster was brought
down from Somerset Junction by
Deputy Sheriff Chute Tuesday. 1t
followed that the judgment of the
lower court WAS sustained. which was
a fine of 5000 and cost and six months
in Jail with six months additional in
default of payment.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-09

WANTED-Second nand express
wagon, state price. Also booking
orders for S. C. White Leghorn. day
old chicks. Tom Barron and WYckoff
strains. Nice cockerels, cheap Write
Irving Whitman, Skowhegan Maine
6w10*
Try an ad in Everybody's Column
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14

and what steps General Funston has
taken to prevent further trouble, the
question Of what effect the attack
will have on the administration s
Mexican policy was under considera-
ton today by President Wilson and
his official family.
General Carranza's note and tele-
grams urging the withdrawal from
Mexico OF the American troops AMI
Iall information at hand regarding
the latest military developments
we're ready to be laid before the caoi-
net. II was said to be practically
certain that no immediate order for
the withdrawal OF the troops would
be given.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14
NO CHANGE MADE
IN MEXICAN POLICY
OFFICIALS Al WASHINGTON ARE
WAITING FOR MORE Dtfi-
MITE FACTS.
Consul Rodgers Was Believed to lie
Comforting With Carranza
in Mexico city
Today.

WASHINGTON, April 14.-Presi-
cent wilson's cabinet. after con
aideration Of all the facts available
IN the Mexican situation. found It
eelf not ready to change it's avowed
policy Villa
Lack OF definite information on
events leading up TO Carranza's re-
quest OF the withdrawal of the troops
and the failure of Carranz to re-
new his request prevented the cabi-
net from deciding on any future
course. For the present II was made
clear that no change is contemplated.
General Pershing's report on the
parrai fighting is yet to come.
Consul Rodgers at Mexico City is
believed to be comforting with Gen
erai Carrannza today and his re-
port is desired. Ii was evident on
part of some of the members OF the
cabinet TO comply with Carranza' S
suggestions and negotiations be be-
gun. but there was a strong sentl-
ment against this on the part of 9th
ers. The decision to gather facts
before taking any further action
was unanimous.
Senator Stone, chairman of the
senate foreign relations committee,
returned to the capitol after a con
ference with Secretary Lansing and
gave out an interview in which he
expressed the belief that the army
should De withdrawn.
Orders were sent to General Fun
ston giving him free hand in the
situation.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14
WILSON'S FINAL WORD
WILL co To GERMANY
4 BREAK II THREATENED III
SUBMARINE ATTACKS ARE
REPEATED.
II X Stated That the Gommunica-
ton Is Concise and win Per-
nit of No Dickering.

WASHINGTON, April IA Presi-
dent Wilson'S final word in the sub
marine controversy with Germany
has been ratified by the cabinet. It
was stated after u meeting of the
cabinet today that the note serves
notice on Germany that another dis
aster resulting from q German sub
maine attack in which American
lives are jeapordized means the sew
erance Of diplomatic relations 1t
was stated that Germany will be in
formed of the presidents decision in
the next twenty-four or forty-eight
hours
The communication is said to be
sharp and concise and viii permit
OF no further dickering or long ne
gotiations.
Before the cabinet met it was
learned from high administration
official that Wilson was determined
upon a course of action and this met
with the approval of the cabinet.
The tentative draft was presented
to the cabinet and foreign relations
committee before ii was submitted to
Secretary Lansing.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14
el3e25 BALES COTTON
CONSUMED N MARCH,
,x,rr,sF or MORE THAN or
uI.xppEp THOUSAND BALES
OVER YEAR BEfoish'
rho ,,,up, of Cotton Held III otor-
age and at Congresses Nu"
hers 3.IiO,0s0 bales-tN-
ports Decrease.

WASHINGTON. April IA cen
sus bureau report issued To-Day
showed that cotton, exclusive u
I,nters consumed during Mareh
totaled 61S.G25 running bales. COM
parea with 524,S67 bales in Marcn
of 1915 Of which 3S5,9S9 bales were
consumed in cotton growing states.
Iinters consumed in March totaieu
s0,905 bales.
Cotton held in consuming estao'
lishments on March 81 totaied II
9s0775 bales, compared with H.
741949 in 1915, and in public stor'
400 and at congresses 3,4lO,oss
bales, compared with S'S,s'.Ss
bales in 1915. Imports durint
March totaled 59.765 bales, com
pared with 1854 bales In 1910
Exports we're 459,437, against j.
208,573 in. 1915.
Cotton spindles active durini
March numbered 32,03Z'oo'
against 3o,9o7 1882 in 1915.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14
The Daily Light gives tha n

Dear Editor:
sent for q box Of Or Pierce's
Anurie Tablets for my husband. anu
he has been greatly benefited by
tbom. He suffered from lame back
ana weak Kidneys kidney exerettons
being too frequent After giving
.tAnuric' trial We are convinced
chat il Is the best kidney medicine
made VIII be glad TO recommend
II (Sigued)
Mrs Il. = MINES.
Note It * nov asserted with
confidence that these painful effects
due 90 uric acid Ia the system are
entirely eiadieated A new remedy
called "Annrie" has been discovered
bv Dr. Pierce, and Is the cause OF 4
drainage outward Of the uric acid
with which il comes in contact with
in the body II will ward off back
ache. headache and the darting pains
and aches of articular or muscular
rheumatism Of those diseases when
are caused by too much uric acid,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14
THE FRENCH REPULSE
WEAK GERMAN At TACK
ATT A Ok > ON FRENCH LINE
NORTHEAST OF VERDUN RE-
PULSED LAST NIGHT.
South of Houdromont the Bombaid-
menf on Both SIDES Was Live
ly During the
Night.

PARIS. April IA weak Ger
man attack against the French posi-
Itions south of Douamont, northeast
|of Verdun. was completely repulsed
last night, the war office announced
to-day.
On the northwestern front of YER
dun the Germans bombarded hill No.
I304 violently through the night but
they did not emerge from their
trenches.
South of Houdromont on the east
bank OF the Mouse and in the region
south of Moulainville the Bernhard
ment was lively on both sides last
night
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14
TERRELL OFFICER WOUNDED
BATTLE WITH BURGLAR

TERRELL, Texas, April 14.-Con-
stable Henry Davis was shot in the
right hand while trying to arrest
burglars last night The men fired
Several shots in east Terrell as a
deooy TO the nisht policeman and
then broke into the store of Bonja-
min Young on South Francis street.
Davis approached and the men began
Ifiring at him. one shot taking effect.
Davis returned the fire but the burS-
lars escaped
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14
'OEEp ANXIETY OVER
FATE OF PaRRAl FORGE

WASHINGTON. Apru l4--Deep
was felt in official circles to-
day over the fate of Major Tomp-
.kins and his little force of United
States cavalry attacked in parrah
Mexico. on Wednesday.
Known TO be outnumhered, per-
haps beleagured in diStric, notogi-
ously auti-American. il was feared
that the troops mieht be in grave
danger Lack OF Information from
the Isolated deJachments intensified
tae anxiety for their safety.
Wh3e awaiting official oonarma-
.tion regarding the outcome Of the
First battle che American uoons
have had in Mexico with The natives
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14
HUSBAND SUFFERED

such az govt. asthma, sciatica, renal
calculus. 'Anuric" prolongs life be-
cause old people usually suffer from
hardening and thiekening OF the
walls of the arteries. due to the ex-
coss of uric acid IN the blood and
tissues
o.. Pierce. who Is director and
chief physician at the lnYalids no.
lei and Surgical institute Buffalo,
ii Y. has been testing this wonder
fun medicine for the relief OF over
worked and weakened kidneys, fhe
relief obtained by sufferers has been
80 satisfactory that he determined TO
'placp "Anuric with the principal
ia towns where people
could get this medicine for 5es. An
Iuric" Is not harmful or poisonous,
but aids nature IN throwing off those
.poisons within the body which cause
40 much suffering pain and misery.
Scientists assert this remedy IS ~
times more potent than litlia.--
tAdy.9
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14
FORMER zAPATh LEADERS
ARE REPORTED EXECUTED

GALVESTON, Texas, April IL
General Zapata has executed Manuel
Palagox, formerly one of his chief
and ten other former Ia
pata leaders, according to a cable
gram, said to be official, received
by Consul Juan A. Mateos today.
General Francisco Pacheco, charged
with plotting the murder OF General
Gonzales at a recent conference, is
reported to have been slain because
the plot failed.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14
|El PASO ANO JUARtz
WERE QUIET LAST MIGHT

Ell PASO, Texas, April lin
spite of alarming rumors and consid-
cradle apprehension, the night In I'll
Paso and Juarez passed peacefully
AS far as is apparent on the sur
face the Mexieans in this city and
Juarez have only languid interest
in the situation brought about by
General Carranza request for the
withdrawal of American troops and
the clash at Parral. The only no.
ticeable excitement is among the
Americans.
Agitators. however, did not over
look their opportunity. Their frs'
effort was the spreading of story
in Juarez to the effect that hun
dreds of people had been slain in an
attack upon Parral by American sol
diers.
General Gavira, Carranza com
mander, took speedy steps to crush
this yarn by posting in a very prom
inent place the decree OF General
Obregon, which was read by thou
sands yesterday and last evening
The people accepted official version
The authorities were so well sat
isfied that there was no occasion
for alarm that nothing beyond the
normal precautions were taken te
guard the town last night.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14

wH Mcpherson heard some ono 1t
a rear window OF bis home early TINS
morning ard took a shot az the m
,rudcr but so far as ne IS able 70
learn failed 10 M the mark. Mr.
Mcpasreon says some one tried 10
get IN a, this same window about a
vek ago. re happened 10 be up a
uule carly this morning and heard
TIC fellow working az the window.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14
BELIEVED Texas MILITIA
WILL soon De CALLED

AUSTIN, Texas, April 1i.-Repre-
sentatives of two railways called to-
day at the department of AdJutant
General Hutchings. IL is believed the
call had something to do with rail-
way facilities In event Of the mobile
zntion of the state militia for border
duty. Preparedness activities con-
tinued today at the adjutant sener-
ais office.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14
STUDIO RAID Wins DIVORCE
FOR WIFE OF AN ARTIST

NEW YORK, April 1b.-The story
of a studio raid and pretty actress
posing as a model and reclining on
a couch in her 'nightie" won Mrs.
May Il. Compris a divorce today
from Maurice Il. Compris, one Of
the best known mural artist in the
country. Miss Claudia Scott, an
actress, who was posing for Com
pris' picture Dawn" wore the
"nightie". Mrs. Compris testified,
with her hair hanging down her
back in thick braids. Compris wore
pink pajamas.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14
MEAT SEIZURE CASE IS
SATISFACTORILY SETTLED

LONDON, April 14.-The entire
litigation over the seizure of meat
eargoes. valued at more than half
million dollars and owned by Chica-
so packers, has been settled salts
factorily to the packers, Lord Robt.
Cecil, minister of blockades, an
nounced this afternoon. The pack
ers agreed not to sell any more meat
10 the enemy.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14

pean frents. In few DAYS hun
dreds OF giant kettles with big fires
under Them viii begin TO sing their
pubbling. boiling song OF beef and
carrots, beans and corn, day and
might The stew will be packed in
cans and shipped via Halifax &c
Europe The contract was awarded
by the Canadian government. The
first half million cans should be
ready by the middle OF May
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14
The FORWARD DRIVE INTO
MEXICO HAS BEEN HALTED

COLUMBUS. n. M, April IL
Carranza's withdrawal request has
halted the forward drive of the
American expedition. Small columns
and detaohments on the trail of Viii
la will be concentrated as rapidly rs
possible Until definite action on
Carranza's request is taken the line
OF communication and supplies Will
be extended 30 further.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14

WASHINGTON, April 14.-The
interstate commerce Commission today
suspended until August I3 increased
rates on all sorts OF fruits and
vegetables from Texas and other
states 10 Chicago, ST. Louis and
other points east and west of the
Mississippi river The increase rang
Is from one 10 six cents per hundred
on carried lots.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14

Henry Abbott. a well known citi-
zen OF Midlothian. was found in an
condition al the 7. =.
Lowe livery barn carly Thursday ne
suffered sort OF stroke Of paraly-
sls II IS reported that his eondi-
ton Is some better today.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14

Tho case 81 w c Biggers ", j.
r Couch. suit 20 recover earnest
money posted 20 bind trade has
claimed tho attention OF county
court for two days. II IS quite a
lively fieht and one that IS attract
ing unusual attention.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14
30 SHIp s0o, GOO CANS or
IRISH sTFW TO SOLDIERS

EAU CLAIRE, Wis April "A
This towns canning factory, begih-
ming today. is being remodeled u
turn out twenty-six million quarts
OF goold old Irish stew. at the rate
of half "a million cans a week, for
the Canadian soldiers on the Euro
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14

Philadelphia Pa started the Change of Life
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cannot praise it enough Mrs. MARGARET GRASS
MAN, 759 n. Rnggold ST, Philadelphia, Pa.
Beverly, NIass,-"I took Lydia Z. Pinkhams
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14
HMoman'5
2robLem
How to Feel Well During Middle
Life Told by Three Women Who
Learned from Experience.

The Change of Life is a most critical period of
existence and neglect of health at this time invites
disease and pain. Women everywhere should remember
so successfully carry through this trying period
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14

work tonight in the first degree
An members OF degree staff urged
TO be present.
w. w. TODD, y. @.
c. r.. GIBSON. Sec,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-04-14

Literature is the thought 0
thinking souls.-Carlyle.
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NgetaPe .9nloua Ior anu lTSH Tn I
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-13
HEALTH HINTS

Farmers know that fruit trees need
care II they are to bear plentiful.
The young child needs care, too, II
It Is to grow to vigorous man or wo.
manhood.
Our system of public education has
recognized this need on the intellec
tual side for generations, and the state
has similar responsibility for the
physical soundness of its children.
1t Is through the school physician
and school nurse that this important
need is at last being met.
These officials were first appointed
to detect communicable diseases and
prevent their spread from one child to
another. This is today only small
part Of their work, however, for non.
communicable but remediable physical
defects cripple much larger number
OF school children than do the commu,
nicable diseases.
Careful studies in various schools
have shown that about two children
out OF three have defective teeth: one
out Of IA defective vision; one out OF
IL enlarged tonsils; one out of 20
adenoid growths.
These physical defects are usually
entirely unsuspected by either the
children or their parents. Yet they
are hampering them In their social
life and causing wastage Of q consid'
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-09-13
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One Of the most enthusiastic s0f ~
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This is what Druggist Crane Isport
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