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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02

in new machine. but he in anxious
for the big plane that made the rec
ord trip from New York to Chicago
to get here, for he is going to try
for some weight and height records.
This machine can easily carry five
passengers. It has a gasoline tank
that holds 215 gallons, enabling it
tc. take long flights and its engine Is
over 20O-horse power.
Mr.. Curtiss will be here probably
this week and he is going to bring ,
2oo-horse power displacement boat
with him and will enter the regatta
on Biscayne bay this winter.
Gilbert Douglas. who smashed his
aeroplane at Cocoa a few weeks ago.
was at the beach today and he will
probably join the airmen in short
time as an instructor.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02
REPORTS CASE OF SOLDIER
SLEEPING FOR q MONTHS
French Surgeon Presents Data on
Curious Case

Bordeaux, Jan. 2.-The curious
case of soldier, aged 81 years, who
has been in state of lethargy for
twenty-seven months, has been de-
scribed to the Medical and Surgical
society by Professor Verger. The pa
tient was among the troops mobil-
lied for the battle of the Marine.
He disappeared, but was found
shortly afterward in Brittany,
since which time he has been Sleep
ing with eyelids closed, respiration
regular but pulse rapid. He is sen
sitive to excitement, such stimula-
tion provoking weak defense,
without, however, interrupting his
sleep, and it is possible to adminis-
ter liquid food.
Prof. Vereer concludes that the
case is one of historical lethargy and
that it is likely the man eventually
will awake and resume his normal
occupation.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02
1890 MERCHANTS
VESSELS SUNK
(By Associated Press. }

Toxic. Jan. "A total of 1920
merchant vessels with an aggregate
tonnage of 10000 have been sunk
since the outbreak of the war, ac-
corclng to Baron Kenjiro Den, min
lister of communications who spoke
before the Japan Trade Association
on the subject of war and shipping.
Despite the heavy losses suffered
by some of the Entente countries.
he said, "Japan's loss has been COM
paratively slight So far only six
japanese steamers. with an aggre-
gate tonnage of 10000, have been
sunk by the enemy while three more
of 10000 tons are missing, making
n total of nine ships and $4,000
tons. Since the outbreak of the war
Japan's maritime trade to foreign
countries has greatly developed. and
the tonnage of tramp steamers now
trading to America, Australia, India,
etc, is put at 10000. This shows
a five-fold increase since the out
break of the war"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02
slams Are
hreatened
'oward Mast
ms ARE MAKING A DE-
MINED RESISTANCE; 9TH
FRONTS ARE QUIET
(By Associated Press. J

(By Associated Press
ent reports indicated that
the heaviest blows of the war
ing struck by Teutons in Ru-
A pressing attack is being
rom northern Moldavia to the
=. They are attacking the
beads protecting Braila on
6des of the Danube. The last
It's said the entente forces near
in are being pressed back. The
h front appeared seriously
ened toward the northeast.
he Petrograd and Berlin state
Teutonic progress no
toward Forkshani near the
|rn Moldavian border, and
the western Moldavian from
The Russian resistance is evil
determined. Fighting has not
)uched the Serth line, which
ben picked as the probably
)osition of the Russians. Other
are comparatively quiet.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02
P. 0. APPROPRIATION
BILL ESTABLISHES
penny POSTAGE
F0RLOCA[ LETTERS
(By Associated Press

Washington, Jan. 2.-The post
office appropriations bill reported
in the House today, carries s329,-
553.120. This is Si,0O0,00O than
last year. 1t increases the scondo
class postage rates by establishing
the zone system. 1t establishes PEN
ny postage for local letters and i'm
poses $1,000 fine and two years i'm
prisonment, or both, for mailing
liquor.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02
HEARINGS ON
ADAMS0N LAW
LEGISLATION
OPENED TODAY
RAILROADS ANNOUNCE THEY
WILL NOT OPPOSE THE PRIN.
CIPLES PROPOSED
(By Associated Press. J

Washington, Jan. 2 2.-The Senate
commerce committee opened hear
ings on the Presidents recommenda-
tions for legislation to supplement-
the Adamson law. Railroad represen-
tatives announced the roads will not
oppose the principles proposed, but
might desire to make suggestions re-
garding the details of the bills.
Frank Morrison, secretary of the
American Federation of Labor, said
the organization will oppose any
measure carrying any form of COM
pulsion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02
RUINS OF AMIGA
BEING STUDIED

Guatemala City, Guatemala, Jan.
2.-The ruins of Antigua, the old
capital of Guatemala, whic' are said
to antedate the Egyptian era, are be-
ing studied by separate expeditions
of archaeologists from Harvard Uni
versity and Yale. Antique is the
most ancient city of Central Amer
lea, and was destroyed by volcanic
disturbance which, according to evi.
dences. killed all the inhabitants by
pouring scalding water upon them.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02
CURTiSS AviATORS
BUSY AT MIAMI

Miami, Jan. 2 2.-About the bust
est place in this part of the world at
the present time is that part of Mi
ami Beach which is being made
ready for the Curtiss birdmen who
are gradually collecting here.
Almost every day witnesses the ar
rival of some aviator or other per-
son connected with the Curtiss
school who is known all over the
country or else it Is the arrival Of
new machines or the assembling Of
one that is already here that acts as
magnet that draws the crowds
backward and toward the aviation
grounds.
Sunday morning, Lieutenant
Spratt, fresh from the European
war, came down from Buffalo, and
he has been kept busy ever since
telling about his adventures at the
front. Not boastfully, it must be
understood, but rather reluctantly,
for he has witnessed all the horrors
of the dreadful struggle and has par
ticipated in many of the battles, al
though his work was confined most
ly to the aviation corp, but from his
VANTAGE point aloft he was better
able to see some of the more dread
ful occurrences than those who saw
the battlefields from the grounds.
Lieutenant spratt's entry into the
war was not altogether Intentional
on his pa ,rtbut was done rather IN
a spirit OF impulse and revenge.
His brother, Norman f. Spratt,
gained international fame as an
aviator flying for the allies, but he
was captured by the Germans and Is
not a prisoner Of war somewhere in
Germany. Lieutenant Spratt took his
first aviation lessons from Phil Ra-
der.
Among the other arrivals at the
Curtiss camp was Roger Jammus.
another aviator who has won his
spurs and who will be an instructor
here this winter. Two pupils who
will take their first lessons also came
south this week, and Harold Kant
ner who was an instructor in the
Italian navy, reached Miami yester-
day.
RAIDER win be In the afr shortly
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02

The public installation of the w
o. w. and Woodmen Circle will take
place at the Heron theater Thurs
day evening. Jan. a, at which time
the following program will be rem
dered:
Opening Ode-Whole lodge.
Invocation-Rev. Wallace Wear.
Installation Woodmen Circle-In-
stalling officer, Mrs. Mabel Lohr.
Comic Recitation-Miss Lois
Dame.
Installation Woodmen of the
Notwithstanding officer, T. c.
Smith. outgoing C. c.
Address-Fraternity, Hon. C. H.
Dame, d. NJ.
Piano Solo-Mrs. Hilda Peter
mann.
Address-Hon. II. J. Drane, U. S.
Congressman.
Vocal Solo-Loves Transforma-
tion, Prof. A. IT. Clark.
Address-woodcra Col. c. d.
Mills. sentry Sow. Camp
Display Drill-Woodmen Circle.
Tableau-Camp Honors, officers
and team W. o. w. and w. c.
The public is cordially invited 70
attend
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02

before the end of the war and all
patients will have to go to infirm
aaries to be treated was the opinion
expressed at the annual meeting OF
the Glasgow Victoria Infirmary.
The Lancer says: There must
come a day. If the war is indefinite
ly prolonged. when the necessary
economy Of medical men can only be
obtained by mobilization of the while
Of the available supply, so that calls
can he made upon individual serv-
ices when and where resuired. 1t has
long been felt that some such step
might be taken and we believe that
the general opinion Of the medical
profession, judging by the CORE
spondence that comes TO us, is In q
similar direction
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02
BEFORE 10000
PEOPLE Cats
INA||C||RATFD
GOVERNOR Today
Especial TO the Telegram. }

Tallahassee, Fla, Jan. 2.-The
sun came out at 1888 and beamej
upon the open air inaugural cere-
monies on a bunting covered plat
formed over the east steps of the
capitol. Governor Cats and ex-
Gov. Trammell entered first followed
by cabinet officers, the Cats family,
supreme court justices and the rail-
road commission.
The supreme justices decided at
the last minute to enter the parade
and sit on the platform and accepted
the offer of Flournoy to ride in his
car in the parade. Jefferson B b.
Browne was selected by the drawing
of lots a few minutes before IL as
the new chief justice, and admins
tered the oath of Office to Cats,
Amos, and other officials. Mrs.
Cats held a reception from to )
this afternoon at the mansion. Be
fore ten thousand people the in
augural ceremonies were carried out
as planned without hitch.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02
Final Draft Is Ready
(Bv Associated Press. }

don, Jan. 1.-The final draft
entente reply of President
h's notes has been approved by
: and Great Britain and for
b to Italy and Russia. 1t prob
will be delivered to the Amer
AMBASSADOR at Paris soon. The
Is about the same length as the
b Germany and is drawn in the
Eeneral, guarded language. One
liant point is the differentia-
|etween peace among the pres
blligerents and future arrange
for permanent peace.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02
Weather Report

Tampa, Fla, Jan. 2.-For Tam
pa and vicinity: Partly cloudy to-
night and Wednesday. Not much
change in temperature.
For Florida: Probably fair to-
night and Wednesday. Mild tempera-
ture.
Winds for 36 Hours Ending p.
m. Wednesday-For East Gulf: Gen.
tie, variable
For South Atlantic: Gentle. vari-
able.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02
NEW LINES NOW
USING PANAMA CANAL
rpv Associated press. ,

NV Associated PRESS
hama, Jan. 2.-Two new lines
n the use of the Panama Canal
Sc. 10. The "waimana" Of the
operated by Shaw. Savill, and
b, Ltd, of london. bound for
IN from Australia is the first OF
|eet, all OF which will make
homeward voyages by way Of
Anal and It is possible that they
hse the canal on their outward
Ies, instead Of going by way OF
|ape Of Good Hope. The other
was the "Roepat." first Of the
OF the newly established New
Java line.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02
HUNT WONT GIVE
Up OFFICE AND
CAMPBELL SETS
Up OFFICES
Down Town

Phoenix, Ariz., Jan. 2.-Governor
Hunt refused to surrender the office
to Governor-elect Thomas E. Camp
bell today. Campbell established an
office in a down town office building,
until the legal proceedings to oust
Hunt were decided.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02
Entente Reply Ready
(By Associated Press.

bhington, Jan. 2.-Secretary
hg said the English text of the
be reply to the German peace
balls will probably be forwarded
central powers today. The Of
French text will be forwarded
to the central powers by the
lean embassy at Paris.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Jan. 2.-CarranZa Am
bassador Designate Arrendondo leaves
for Mexico City tonight. The reason
for his departure is not clear. Secre-
tary Lansing said he understood Ar
rendondo was merely called to Mexi-
co City on business.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02
WITHDRAWAL OF
AMERICAN
EXPEDITION
IS EXPECTED
VERY SOON
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Jan. 2.-The sending of
Henry p. fletcher to Mexico City as
an American Ambassador and the
of the American expedi-
tion is expected among the next devel-
opments Mexican situation. Official
or comment is lacking.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02

Directors of the South Florida
Fair and Gasparilla Carnival recent
ly awarded to Logan Brothers the
contract for erecting the new eshfbi-
tion building. Work on the struc--
lures begin at once and will be COM
pleted not later than Jan. 90.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02
BANKS
CALLED ON FOR
STATEMENT
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Jan. 2.-The comp
trolled Of currency has issued call
for the condition of national banks
at the close of business Dec. 27.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02

The Chamber of Commerce has
'closed trade and paid over the cash
for factory site for the Southern
Fertilizer and OIL Company. The pay
roll will be at least $3.50 per day.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02

Tallahassee, Jan. 2.-Governor
Sidney j. Cats and members of his
family will not attend the inaugural
ball here tonight. No punch will be
served at the governors reception.
Cats is a Baptist minister and op-
poses dancing.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02
WHEAT OPENED
five CENTS
HIGHER TODAY
(By Associated Press. }

Chicago, Jan. 2.-Wheat opened
nearly five cents higher as a result
of the entente reply to the German
peace proposals.
Wheat closed unsettled 5% to SIS
net advance.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02
Raid BY Bandits
(By Associated Prees. }

Laredo, Texas, Jan. 2.-Villistas
captured and looted Sabinas Hidal-
go, between Laredo and Monterey,
according to advices received here.
There was no loss of life.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02
CBy Associated Press.)

lis. Jan. 2-It Is understood the
reply DO President wilson's
will not be published until the
y the week. The text has been
|eted.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02
ATE PRACTITIONERS
WILL BE EXTINCT BE-
FORE WAR IS OVER

tby Assccfsteu frcF
ndon, Jan. 2.-That private
lttoners in the medical profeo-
van 1e practica11y non-exiBtent
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02
VALUE OF U. S. CROPS
PAST YEAR IS
ESTIMATED At
'sS,O4,50O, 900
(By Associated Press.

(By Associated Press.)
Washington, Jan. 2-The aggregate
value of the United Statees crops
last year was $S.O34, 500 10000, the ag-
riculture department estimated.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-02
lama WOMAN. WEEDS
EARL cURZoN
(By Associated Press.)

Adon, Jan. 2.-Earl CurZon, or
kton. and Mrs. Grace Elevina
In were married here today.
less Curzon is a native Of Ala
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The News of Somerset's Busy Towns


he has been we'll patronized IL
seemed small thing but is really
big one and many thanks are due the
gentleman for his kindness.
Miss Evelyn Carl. 18th and Sth grade
teacher in our %illage schools. has re-
signed her position to accept similar
one in Skowhegan. 1t is to be very
much regretted that our schools are
to loose such an efficient instructor.
For the remaining two weeks OF this
tern, Mrs. Edith Dinsmore will supply.
The Century Club meeting held In
the reception room of the Fraternity
Bailding last Thursday afternoon, was
very interesting. the subject being
War RELIEF. Mrs Abbie Hilton
presented a paper very ably written
upon Americas share. second
very interesting paper Clara Bar
ton and the Red Cross was written
BY Mrs Belle Dinsmore and read by
Mrs. Josephine Sawyer. This soc1e-
ty have given $50 to the relief for
warn and at this meeting they voted
to give SO to the Soldiers Amuse-
ment and Recreation fund The next
meeting will be Friday of next week,
Nov. 16 The subject Home Econo-
mics" and the paper to be presented
will be upon Practical Housekeep-
ing.
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Bingham Remembers Her Sons

Whatever the call may be. whetbo.
for special service of prayer, an At.
ternoon spent at knitting, signing Tho
pledge cards or halloween frolic Tho
people of Bingham willingly respond
whenever the welfare or comfort NJ
her soldier boys are concerned. last
Thursday evening thru the efforts ot
some of the young men, friends OF tho
boys who are across the water
dance was given, the proceeds of
which were about $40 and will be
spent for Christmas boxes for he
boys who went from this section Of tho
county. The hall was beautifully
decorated. the flags of the allied ma
tions being prominent. The best of
music was furnished free of charge
by Hendersons orchestra and the hall
owners we're very liberal. At some
date in the near future the young men
whe have the matter in charge will
meet at Firemen's Hall and boxes of
uniform size will be made and filled
The Christian Endeavor Society plan
to remember the young men at Christ
mas, who are on their membership
roll Sweaters. sleeping caps and
wristlets are being knit by the ladies
to be sent sometime after Christmas
The committee on the pledge card
canvass met with very good success
thruout the town. Two hundred fifty
six cards were signed out of possible
260
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

WHEREAS. James Foshay and Sarah
Foshay of Athens in Somerset County
Maine, husband and wife. by their
mortgage deed dated the Twenty
eighth day of January 1916. and re-
corded in Somerset County Registry of
Deeds in Book 1922, Page 500, conveyed
to me. the undersigned, a certain par
Gel of real estate situate in Athens in
the County of Somerset, and bounded
follows: North by land of William
Foss West by Bradbury Stream; South
by land of Herbert Corson and by land
of Willard b. Hatch and East by land
of Frank Foss. Being the same
premises conveyed to us by James NJ
Dysart by deed dated February 10,
1914, and recorded Book 1926, Page Al,
and
WHEREAS the condition of said
mortgage has been broken, NOW
THEREFORE, by reason of the breach
of the condition thereof | claim fore
closure of said martgage.
Dated November Z. 1917.
JOHN G. KINCAID.
By Butler 81 Butler.
His Attorneys hereunto duly
3W45 Authorized
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STATE OF MAINE
Banking Department

The Kennebec Trust Company OF
Waterville. in the County Of Kennebec'
having made application to the under
signed for permission to establish Il
branch in Jackman Plantation, in the
County Of Somerset. and having ful-
nished satisfactory proof of payment
of the fee required by law to the stat
Treasurer, l hereby appoint FRIDAY,
November sixteenth. 1917, at four
o'clock in the afternoon, at the Moose
River House, in said Jackman Planta
ton. as the time and place when and
where all persons interested in said
matter may appear and be heard.
l also direct that said notice of hear
ing be given by the petitioners by
causing this order to he published
three days successfully in the pally
Kennehec Journal of Augusta, aha
once In the Independent Reporter OF
Skowhegan, the last publication 70 re
at least Ave days before the time SCI
for said hearing. and that PROOF OF
said publication be presented thereat.
FRANK l.. PALMER,
Bank Commissions
Dated at Augusta, Maine
November 9Th, 1917. lw4o
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MERCER

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Gibbs, Mrs
Francis Sturtevant and Mrs. William
Dudley of Oakland were callers Friday
at ]. W. BacOn's.
John Thomas has recently sold his
farm to parties in Portland and he
and his family expect to have work
in Auburn for an indefinite time.
Mrs. Buncom of Wayland, Mass. has
recently visited her daughter Mrs. Ed
win J. Decker.
Samuel Pressey has moved back to
his home after having passed the sum-
mer with his son In Rome.
Mrs. Ellen Brown. returned to No.
Arson Sunday with her niece, Mrs.
Charles Bryant for visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Kidder and two
children Of Norridgewock are visiting
Mrs. Kidder's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. M Ellis for two weeks.
Mrs. ]. w. Bacon, who was called
to Massachusetts, several weeks ago
by the death of q relative, returned
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Walter Pratt, Hartland

Walter Pratt. for nearly half CEN
fury a resident of Hartland, passed
away at his home on Webb Ridge,
early Saturday morning. He was SO
years of age
The deceased was born in Win
terport, Maine, and A years ago NOV
ed, with his family, to Hartland. A
few years after establishing his home
there, his wife died, leaving three
small children. He remarked, TAX
ing as his bride, Miss Emma Gerald,
who survives him. He is also sur
vived by one daughter. Mrs. Ephraim
Nevens Of Bangor, and two sons, Wal
ter l.. Pratt Of Auburn and Ernest
who resides at home.
Funeral services were conducted
from the home Tuesday afternoon
Rev. C. H. Johonnot of Palmyra Of
floating. Interment was at Mt
Pleasant cemetery, Palmyra.
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Self-Feeders for Hogs

Self-feeders are becoming more nu-
merous turnout the State. Frequent
inquiries are sent in to the Extension
Department asking for specifications
for feeders and Extension men are
holding demonstration meetings for
the purpose of building them. The
convenience in feeding and the devel-
opment of the hogs when fed by this
method are making them popular.
The Somerset county agent built a
feeder large enough to accommodate Is
hogs, at Walter Rings of Cambridge,
October Goth, and in spite of the heavy
rain, several were there to see 1t con-
structed'
A similar demonstrat on will be
held at George Fosters in Cornville,
Friday, Nov, 9, at 100 p. m.
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Copy Of Game Laws

We have a few copies of the Maine
Fish and Game Laws. 1918 revision
Any patron of the independent Re
porter will be welcome to one on ap-
plying at this office. II it is desired
that they be sent by mail two cent
stamp should be sent with the re-
quest. In fact, where they are to
be mailed, it would be better for the
postal card request to the Commits
sioner of Inland Fisheries & Game,
Augusta, Maine.
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WOMEN TORTURED!
Suffer terribly with cOrns because Of
high heels, but why care now

Women wear high heels which
buckle up their toes and they suffer
terribly from corns. Women then
proceed to trim these pests, seeking
relief, but they hardly realize the ter
rible danger from infection, says a
Cincinnati authority.
Corns can easily be lifted out with
the fingers If you will get from any
drug store a quarter of an ounce OF a
drug called freezone This is suf-
ficient to remove every hard or soft
corn or callus from ones feet. You
simply apply few drops directly up
on the tender, aching corn of callus.
The soreness Is relieved at once and
soon the entire. corn or callus, root
and all, lifts out without one particle
of pain.
This freezone Is a sticky substance
which dries ina moment. 1t just
shrivels up the corn without inflam-
ing or even Irritating the surrounding
tissue or skin. Tell your wife about
this.