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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-05-04
Death of Mrs. S. F. Greene

Mrs. Jennie Whipple Greene, wife
of DR.. S. F. Greene, whose death oc-
Cured on April Goth, was the daugh-
ter of Heman and Jane Lowell Whip
pie, and was fifty-four years of age.
Was married Oct. 16, 1884 to Dr. S. f.
Greene, by whom she is survived.
Mrs. Greene was a person of mark
ed individuality. entering into what
ever work she undertook with great
enthusiasm. She was an extensive
traveller, visiting many places of in
terest in different parts of the United
States, coming home with fund of
information, which she could so in
terestingly impart to others. She
was a member of the Ladies Aid So
ciety of the NJ E. Church, Grange,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-05-04

Visit the Philathea Rest Room. for
women, when in Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-05-04
MRS. ELNIRA +. BEAL DIED Mon
DAY
Funeral Services Yesterday From
Her Late Residence in the Hilton
Hill NrighbOrhO0d

Many friends in this section were
grieved to learn of the death of Mrs.
Elyira f. Beal, which occurred be
tween Z and / O'Clock Monday morn
ing. she had been i'll for a number
of weeks and her maladies together
with the infirmities of her age proved
too serious to be overcome Had
she lived until September Sth, she
would have been 81 years of age.
Mrs. Beal was the daughter of
Joseph Horn and was born in Skow-
hogan. 1t is here and in Cornyille.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-05-04
Elijah II. AmeS

The death of Elijah H. Ames &c
Cured April %, 1916. After an i'll
ness Of several weeks at the home of
his aunt, Mrs Sophronia Packard at
the age of &C. He leaves a wife and
one child George. and two children
by his former wife. Melvin Ames and
Mary of Guilford Mr.. Ames was
born in Skowhegan, Mar ., 1850
The funeral took place at the Rich
ardson school house Wednesday at .
O'Clock and he was laid at rest in the
Richardson cemetery on the plains.
The funeral services were conducted
by Ora Chase of Canaan
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-05-04
.Arh0r Day Nav 18th

Governor Curtis has proclaimed
Friday. May Il as Arbor Day in the
State of Maine and recommend that
the day be observed by the people by
setting out trees, shrubs and vines
for adornment purposes.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-05-04

emplary Christian life and during his
last was possessed of much patience
and fortitude de was highly re-
spected and the members of his
family have the sympathy of many
friends in their bereavement.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-05-04

Carrie Whitman of Portland; Mrs
Fred Greene and son of Athens and
Mr. and Mrs. Hosea Whipple of
Bingham. The interment was in the
family lot in the Village Cemetery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03
vENEzuELA,s REVENGE

Venszuela, pIundered OF some of It's ter
ritory BY Great Britain in 1896 Git would
have been plundered Of still more II Mr..
Cleveland and Mr.. Olnsy had been tenn
porlzsrs and watehful waiteTs), has had :
curious and very Latin revenge. in some
measure upon England. II Is IN Venezuela
that the sabadllla plant Is produced. from
fhe highly poisonous seeds OF which the
German asphyxlating ana tsar-produclng
gases are made. Venezuela has been ex-
nortInR the sabadila product 10 HAMBURG
In small quantities for 80 years. But Ia
1b13 Venezuela sent TO Germany 24T2ae
ikilos and IN 1914 1t2,s26 kilos OF this prod
uct. she sent almost none OF Il to any
other country. Never bafore 1919 did Ven-
szuela send any sabadilh 70 tAa United
states. but sines tbs beginning q lhaf
year about 81 900 klIpz hzxs been semi
here. which possibly were re=expoFted The
exportation of Il 70 the Netherlands aiso
1ozs enormously i 1915 AoeoFdlns = ~
American Consul aE IA GnayEa. tie sssA
has za nzzaEsaz poison L Ih4 zzzA -
Ianza zAaz uzH have = HaAH mazzz =
zzz4zzEas 8 E. naz naea Hsza Il nzzIzs
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03
A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE
40 the EdItor 81 Epentna Lsdqer:

To the Editor of EpentnD Ledger:
Sir-The salvation of Europe before the
war undoubtedly lay In the formation Of the
United States of Europe, The crude ambi-
ton of Prussia has probably so antagonised
the various countries that that Is now be-
yond any hope. Had Prussia first formally
annexed Austria-Hungary before embarlxing
on this war her right TO dominate would
have been rather convincing. She has
failed; and failed not only In the fact but
also In the methods which would make IL
possible for union with her on any terms
of equality. She may, therefore be consid-
cred to have shot her bolt and gone down as
a failure.
Now, II Russia finally rounds up the Turk
and then comes north, Austria would event
ually fall TO her as well as the Balkan
States And then the vista would omen OF a
continental power magnificent in area
stretching from the Atlantic to China. The
empire OF England must at some day fall 10
pieces. It will dominate and make Africa
what America is today. an English-spsakinE
eonstitutionally governed continent But
Prussia, by her crude and impractical meth
ods. has so weakened Europe that we NAV
expect one power, able to do Il, will event
ually unionize all Europe, and that power
will not be Prussia. Her war NAV be tha
beginning OF bigger things than The world
has yet seen. May America have sufficIent
vision to be prepared. for the time surely is
come. AN AMERICAN
PhiIadelphia. June 9.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03
verdun. with it's 1O4 days

Verdun, with it's 104 days of
slaughter and inconclusive strife, was
the pivotal point OF the war before the
fight in the North Sea. Following that
sea fight, its Importance Is doubly em-
phasized. for should the Kaiser follow up
his naval victory with the capture Of the
stronghold. the prestige of the war party
IN his empire would be immeasurably in
creased and hopes or peace would be
dashed for many months TO come. The
steadfast Frenehman, holding the bat
tered trenches and crumpling under the
crushing impact Of the German attack,
must wish himself IN the confidence of
his commanders. He must wonder how
Il Is that on the eastern front so little
activity Is manifested that German troops
can be brought up fresh to the attack
and why It Is that even Austrians can
Pc spared It is true that the French
defense is shifting. that divisions are
retired and others sent IN to fill their
places. Germany's advances In the last
IN Gays have been significant. not yel
eoaclusiye. and eonsnmnated at fright
fnl cost. Morally. the AilfAs would be
aompelled TO drive after the fail OF Yer
ann. and 70 drive With more sustained
power than they have yet shown The
soldier Ia the trench and the observes
without both can wonder why the drivs
should not come before yerdun Is doomed
Tnat time Is not set come. but It can B.
Eessseen. The French drive Is now al
- more necessary 70 offsst the German
nzsaI victory
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03
GERMANY's DAY

Mot even the most casual observer
In viii Judge the naval engagement re-
ported yesterday by the comparative
losses of the German and British fleets.
The effect of the battle Is certain to be
out of all proportion to the forces which
took part The significance of 1t may turn
out to be exactly the reverse of the re-
ported victory
The German fleet, apprised Of British
forces in the arm Of the North Sea which
leads TO the Baltic. and apparently under
estimating their strength. sent out an in
ferior body, supported by zeppelins In
the action the Germans were the aggres.
sors The battle lasted "a hours without
relief for the British from their main
fieet.
Virtually every one of these details is a
gross violation OF the traditions of British
naval warfare. Victory Is its first tradl-
tion. Aggression, cooperation of Units,
learning the .enemy's methods are some
Of the others.
The immediate moral effect ana the
hopes OF the future can neither be dis
counted TO Berlin the waters OF victory
sxash clean the bloody wastes OF verdun
fbr now the hereditary enemy Is stricken
and the ssprovoksr OF the war; Is stung
New energies. an END to criticism. !
popnlaeo renewed to the spirit OF sacri
Zee. measure Gsrmany's victory What ol
EaElanag VIII she take this defeat 4
she took the false report OF ATafeking's
fair Wln she be sullsn. Of apologstie
o. seek : sulprit4 She has not suffered
pet win she accept her humiliation u
paHl of hsr prics7
O. these questions Enslaad's share ID
the nar nax xef turn. Eaziznds aaIva
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03
THE MAN FOR THE CRISIS

To the Editor of Evening Ledger:
Sir-Theodore Roosevelt Is an arch traitof
to the best interests Of the American people.
His despicable desertion from the ranks OF
solid principle to the side of insidious policy
proves him to be anything but the true and
magnanimous patriot which he so belltcosely
proclaims himself to be. Both he and his
hackers are even now showing their will
ngness to acquire the Republican presiden'
tiaI nomination by means of the same con-
temptuous disregard for public opinion
against which they protested so loudly four
years ago. Justice Hughes stands head
and shoulders above Roosevelt in respect
to general equilibrium of character, being
especially gifted with that chief virtue In
leadership which our country should have
the benefit of at all times In this particu-
lar period of our national advancement we
do not want any imperialist masquerading
in patriotic attire to guide us, else our
troubles might soon become too great for us
to overcome But what we do want and
vltaly need is a man, in the purest and
strongest and most enlightened sense OF the
word, one who will stay at home and not
wander abroad in the business of Govern
ment, and who will make 1t an especial
point to unswervingly and impersonaliy seek
TO further the legitimate happiness rather
than to abnormally and to burdensomely
increase the artificial security of the inhabi-
tants of our land. My only ambition at
the present time Is to see the morally hy-
phenated publicist of oyster Bay everlast-
lngly discredited in the eyes of his country
men and In those of the whole world, in
SO far as his rabid desire to balance America
upon the apex of volcano is concerned, at
least The predominant Issue in the COM
ing Chicago convention is the issue OF
whether or no the American people are still
gullible enough TO take stock In the current
and recent rawlings of him whom circum-
stances have unfortunately nodded into the
slickest and nerviest political impostor In
the history of our republic My earnest
hope is that he will be decisively driven
back from the goal which he so frantically
seeks, and that his silent but golden judi
cial antagonist at Washington will be nom-
mated purely upon merit and strictly upon
merit elected as the next President OF the
United States.
Philadelphia, June 1.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03
THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
Hughes Described the Man Needed in the Present Crisis
German Conscrpt Denounces the German System.
Other Matters of Current Interest

convinced its people that they have been
treacherously attacked by Russia and Eng
land as result of n dark conspiracy. This
is positive fact, as the writer served for
seven years under the German standard,
and the doctrine of hate was firmly im-
pressed upon the minds of all the conscripts.
For 25 years Germany developed a fanatical
belief that 1t was her mission on earth to
civilize the world according to her Kultur,
and that the Kaiser by divine right was
chosen by the Almighty to carry out this
mission by debating her policies to Europe
and to control the affairs of the world at
large Deutschland uber Alles). It Is this
amazing aspect of national megolomania, a
vanity which swept everything before 1t and
was accepted by all the German-speaking
nations.
To answer Mr.. Dornauer, "Es hat ges-
chellt," as the world and reasonable think
ing individuals have ceased TO submit to
such doctrines.
The writer, having served under several
nationalltes, learned to respect the laws
and customs of the respective nations and
yet retain his own individuality There
fore, from experience he can give unbiased
criticism upon existing conditions, and for
this reason mentioned the facts concerning
"Hypnotized Germany"
The difficulty under which Germany is
working is the fact of trying to be re-
lieved of the responsibility OF being the
cause of the present war in Europe. They
also impress the people that they were
forced into this war by their enemies
OF course, the responsibility of starting
the war must fall upon some one, who must
forfeit the penalties. All nations have their
rise and fall and 1t may be Germany's
turn to fall at this epoch, and II her min
listers have erred 1t is simply human
Goethe says: "Es irrt der mensch SO
lang er strebt."
HENRI LEON DUBOIS.
Philadelphia, May 80.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03

ton. The hospitals maintained in con-
pection with the colleges, which will stili
be maintained. offer to the students
opportunities for practical experience as
wide as, lf not wider than, those In any
other centre Of medical instruction.
Although the identity of the merged
schools viii not be lost. the compilers of
educational statistics will report two fewer
medical schools in this city than formerly,
and will comment on the progressive re.
duction in the number OF medical schools
in the country. The number decreased
from 1913 of the allopathic branch in 1905
TO SO in 1914, the last year for which
complete returns are available.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03
Canning Contest

nR ALEXANDER HAMILTON noted
II IN his Journal" under date "Phila-
delphla. June 8. l744.a this pecullarlty Of
our townsfolk OF that day: sThes
greeted me with very glad to meet you.
pleased TO know you. your very mum.
ble servant ana the Ike meaningless
phrases Let us have canning con
test. Who can bring the most 70 can
Ven begin Nith theses
sI=n afzaIa "a aazes
50 zza4 4oa eanz
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03
A GERMAN coNsCRIPTs VIEWS

To the Editor Of Euenin0 Ledger;
Sir-In the EVENING LEDGER today ap-
pears a reply TO the writer by George Dor
nauer. entitled "A Good, Word for Ger
many" repudiating Germany hypnotized."
If Mr. Dornauer served under the banner
Fur Gott und Vaterland," he has been
taught to obey like German soldier, with
out comment. In order to enlighten Mr..
Dornauer and others who have been psy-
chologically asleep, the writer suggests they
read Lies Vrais Enseignements Psycholo-
Eiques de la Guerre Europeenne" for Mr..
Dornauer's benefit In German the title Is
''Die Psyehologisehe Aufgaben des Euro
paisehes Krleg."
The German IL too well disciplined, too
respectful toward the authorities to hold
beliefs other than those which he obtains
from his Government.
And the Government in Germany has
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03
AMBITION

II you would rise above the throng
And seek the crown OF fame,
You must do more than drift alons
And merely play the game.
Whatever path your feet may tread
Whatever be your quest,
The only way TO set ahead
Is striving for the best.
'Tis not enough 70 vish 10 -
a days toll fairly well
II you would rise to glory. -
Must hunger to excel
The boy who has the proper stun
Goes into every test,
Not seeking to be good enough
But eager 70 be hest.
Aim high Ana though you fall tod
And may tomorrow fall
Keep pounding steadily away.
some aas soul hi the nail
AI 70 halIz.ay marx ever nauaa.
4 smaz content = Hea4.
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80 HaHz s. s Sc hzzE
z@z 4azzzzzH s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03
Answers to Yesterdays Puzzle

1. Habeps eorpusI writ requiring that q
prisoner be brought before a Court:
2. The Gtrard House was at 9th and Chestnut
streets.
8. Bryan was Colonel of n regiment in the Span
4. "NoIo" Is the Latin. for 'T am unwilling"
Is USE Issd hr, IN Legal phTihseology 10 In sonnee-
to- plead.
8. In the West the States are generally of
larger area than those In the East.
Q. taxpayer" Il q property that Is held pFi-
land.
7. "Beneft of clergy" was the exemption Of
8. "CandIda" and "sian and snperman."
0. Webster was elseted Congressman In 15Ie;
10. Sofia 10 the capital Of Bulgaria.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03

1. Where Is Skagerrak?
2. How many persons were In Noah's Ark?.
3. When was Philadelphia capital OF the
United States?
Z. Who wrote "Ths Last Of the NIohleans"?
3. What Is meant by "sitting under the sword
Of Dnmocles"?
8. Explain why an object that hangs straight
fs sometimes said to chang plumb?
I. In what famous play does character de-
mand .'hls pound Of flesh" from pris-
oner's heart?
8. Does q snake sting with its tongue?
o. About how great has been the yearly emil
grafton from the United States In recent
years?
10. WHO is City Controller of Philadelphia?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03

II DIR. Martha Tracys charge is
true, that only 80 per cent. of the girls
in the Philadelphia schools eat proper
meals, It is about time that their mothers
looked into the matter. But perhaps it
is the fathers who ought to get busy. They
know that it is impossible to run any sort
of an engine without fuel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03
Compensation and Railroads

Editor OF "What Do You Rnoto''-some
of the railroads In this State refuse com.
pensation to dependents of brakemen who
were killed in service, claiming they were
engaged In interstate commerce. Can you
name any cases carried into court, and the
decisions given? HENRY MATTEN.
The question you raise has been long
in dispute In the courts. For complete in
formation write TO the Interstate Commerce
Commission, Washington. d. C.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03
Morris L. Cooke ought to be pattln

MOrrI5 .. COuke ought 10 De patIIlB
himself on the back. His campaign for
the reduction In electric light charges
has been successful, and now Councils
is arranging to substitute gas for naphtha
lighting in the districts where Mr.. Cooke
urged that the change be made. There
will be a saving to the city and an i'm
provement in the quality and quantity
.a Hit
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03
winged words from self.constltu

Winged words from self-constituted
spokesmen of Americans of German de-
scent indicate that they are "agin the
government" whoever that Is or may be.
Wilson was condemned long ago. Hughes
lately and in part, Roosevelt in toto.
Presumably Joint nomination of Won
Jagow would be fairly acceptable.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03
Kute Kid STUFF

We-there We're two OF us-two weary
travellers drove up TO a farmhouse late one
afternoon to water our horse and get a re-
freshng drink for ourselves. A little blue
eyed girl of about 2 years came toddIing
out from the farmhouse. We spoke to her
and asked her name and did everything TO
entiee her to hold a conversation. but she
refused and stood In open-eyed wonderment,
watching US until we passed out OF the
gate. Then she nined; Pop Is goln' TO
send to Seara-Roebuek for me and get a
little sister" LES.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03

It is not so surprising for the Pres
ident to admit that 1t may be necessary
''to occasionally knock man down" as
it is to learn that he occasionally splits
an infinitive
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03

OUR VILLAGE PoET

Whenever it's Saturday an all mn toort
Is through
I Ike to tcdlk on Chestnut street and see
tohat netos Is netC,
And also to observe the guys that on mn
tOdy I see
who haven't haB the cause for joy that
bubbles up IN me.
An so today took mn cane an suitcase
in mn hand
An started gailv of upon a little trip I'd
planned;
1calked along on Chestnut street for four
good blocks or so
An met at least dozen of the bachelors
TknotC.
Ned Stuart Doctor Dorrdnce, Marty Bcr.
gen, Herman Diecb,
Were looking Uery elegant an prosperous
an sleek,
An al o. them 1oere fdncy-free, oh, free
as they could be-
But none had halt the cause for joy that
bubbles up In mel
I tUcnt fcic blocks further, and IN that
space met
A bunch o. brides an bride0rooms that's
deropldnin' net;
At least satO some couples, like George
on Martha Worth,
George Duke an Georges Duchess, tchose
feet are not on earth
Though they are young an handsome an
tCcH- to-do at that
An am poor an homelv an much too
tUH o. fat,
Though they appear as happy as happy
as can be,
They haUent hat the cause for joy that
bubbles up IN mel
For toent on stu further. In fact to
Broad Street Station
Which tCdS, should have told you, my
"tcolkin1 deStination"-
An there found dtoditing me ran old
Sweetheart o. mine"
Who's tolerated all mn faults since "duld
lang syne."
You see, 1cere Just elopin9, as oft toe'pe
done before,
41cdy from home an children-a 1Ueeb-
end at the shore.
SeI OucHCtOrS an nG1CiUlCedS Oe hdppD as |
can be
They haven't hdB the cause for joy that |
bubbles up In mel
For on this louely Saturday, 1Dhen all ny
qCork Is through
An 1cdlb out on Chestnut street to see
1chdt netOs Is ne,U,
q Is the dear oId S,peetbe1rt tbot nm,
going to see
Who giUes me all the cause for JOY that
bubbles up In mel
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03

1t cost Senator Ware $1o,747.SO to
secure denomination. Let's see; his
salary for the term will amount to $4,000,
leaving $7747.So as the price which he
pays for the honor, IL he does not spend
anything in the campaign for election.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03

There are more than 23,OOO.OoO men
qualified to vote in the United States,
but less than two-thirds of them will go
to the polls in November. Any inde-
pendent candidate who could get the stay
at-home vote could easily win over the
old mn villas
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03

stances OF its peculiar expectation IN ths
last two years indicate that Il has besa
used chiefly for the infamous purpose OF
an inhuman warfare. It Is now MADE ab-
solute eontraband by the British Govern
ment. But Venezuela has unqusstionabIy
contributed In II a considerable item 10
the sufterlnss Of the allied troops Ia Ieu-
ropa.--Boston Transcript
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03
-Rody McPhee in Springfield Union,

Don't you remember Rody, what
Travers said to the old Baltimore friend
who, meeting Travers after he had moved
to New York, remarked that he stam-
mered worse than he used TO in Balti-
more? No? Travers said: "Th-th-this
is a b-b-bigger p-place."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03

If persistence can accomplish any.
thing, those business men who are de-
rnanding car line in seth street will ul-
timately be rewarded.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03

This Department Is free to oil readers toho
tctsh to express their opinions on subjects ot
current interest. II Is an open forum: and tho
the DfeiCS OF its correspondents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03

We presume that the foremost ad.
vertiser in the country will be here for
the ad-men's convention, whether he is
nominated at Chicago or not.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-03
Y hate the man who builds his name
On ruins of anofher's fame. Gay.

Mr.. Bryan, reading his own heart,
says that Justice Hughes will accept the
nomination,