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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15


the following men as members OF
the Tariff Commission:
Professor Frank W. TaussiS, Of
Harvard University.
Former Representative David ].
Lewis, of Cumberland. Md.
Former Representative William
Kent, of Kentfeld, Gala.
Daniel c. Roper. Mccall. S. c.
L. P. Costigan. OF Denver. Colo.
w. s. Culbertson, of Emporia,
Kansas.
Maryland. California, South Caro-
lima, Colorado. Kansas and a college
professor-buHn not one hint of Penn
sylvania, New York or any Of the
other great manufacturing States that
have done so much for the develop
ment of American business and upon
which the country depends for SO
much of its prosperity.
The tariff board as at present con-
stituted is likewise overwhelmingly
Democratic and its members motor
iously low tariff advocates. If the
President had chosen a commission
designed to endorse the Infamous I'm
derwood act he could have done little
better. His selections constitute the
most outrageous piece of injustice of
an administration that has done moth
ing but harass both business and labor
when it has not been making fair
promises to favor them.
Not one of those selected is able to
put himself in the place OF the men
who are most affected by tariff tink-
ering. They come from States not
particularly noted for their manufac-
turing enterprise. They may be ex-
pected to blunder along as sadly on
this as the Democratic administration
has in countless other ways.
The President boasts that ne has
"taken the tariff out OF politics." May
be SO, but he has placed it where
Southern politicians win receive the
most benefit from it,
Justice to the great manufacturing
interests of Pennsylvania demanded
that at least one tariff commissioner
be chosen from this Commonwealth
But not single effort was exerted by
the powerful Democratic interests in
the Keystone State toward looking af-
ter the welfare of our manufacturers
or the millions of men who depend
hpbh llIGL4l 4OE Il HNEIAOou at IdlT
wages, The Democratic "bosses'' of
Pennsylvania, by the very nature Of
things, ought to have been able to ask
the President for one tariff commits
sioner and he owes them enough to
have granted that favor, not for the
sake of the political patronage in
volved, but for the benefit of the i'm
mense business interests at stake,
But what is to be expected of a
political organization that has not one
constructive thing to it's credit, which,
while bleating necessarily of reform
has been bartering its political soul
for post office jobs and other spoils
of office?
Voters of Pennsylvania will remem-
Der that this same little parcel of
tricksters will be asking shortly for
political preferment at their hands
and they will also remember hew these
self-styled reformers sold out the peo-
pie of the State in this vital matter of
the tariff commission,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15

After reading DR.. Fager's letter to
the Spring Editor, last night, we went
out and bought our garden seeds.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15
Labor Notes

One hundred years ago women and
children were the majority of factory
hands, and an employer might beat
them If he chose to think they were
shirking.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15

"Jimr Corbett is going to write a
daily baseball letter. That is, "Jim' is
going to sign his name to il and re-
eeive a commission from the syndicate
that markets it, but some modest re-
porter will do the work.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15

Tho Arnalgamated Association of
Street and Electric Railway Employees
paid S2S5, ,0SS.75 in death benefits dur
ing 1915. Disability benefits totaled
$7,4O0, and old-age benefits, $4,000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15
HISTORIC HARRISRuRG

A dozen Indian councils of war were
held here during the French and In
dian war to secure some agreement
for protection of settlers. -
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15
DO YOU KNOW

That Harrisburg furnishes
large quantities of knit goods for
the Eastern trade?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15

Oakland (Cal.) City Council has re-
fused to place on the spring election
ballot proposed -picketing or
dinance submitted by the Employers
Association.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15

Railroad telegraphers employed by
the New York. New Haven and Hart
ford Railroad, raised wages 10 per
cent, secured vacations for certain
classes of workers, and $4,000 back
pay.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15

E. ]. J.STACKPOLE. Prcst and Editor-in- Chief
+. r. OYSTER. Business Manager
GUS NJ. STEINMETz. Managing Editor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15

Published evenings except Sunday by
THE TELEGRAPH PRINTING CO.,
Telegraph Building. Federal Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15

Gov. Samuel w. Mccall. of N1assa-
chusetts, has recommended the inn
mediate adoption by that State of two
forms of social insurance-compul
sorry health insurance and a system of
old-age pensions
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15

The International Association for
Labor Legislation. organized in 1900.
while not an official organization, is
subsidized by IA different govern
ments,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15

There were in January, 1915, $50
British labor exchanges controlled by
divisional offices or clearinghouse and
co-ordinated with a central clearing
house in London, the entire cost be-
ing borne by the Government.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-15
THAT TARIFF BOARD
THE Associated Press yesterday
carried the following dispatch,
dated Washington:

NIItU " taII4IIS IUII.
President Wilson has selected
the following men as members of
the Tariff Commission:
Professor Frank W. TaussiS, Of
Harvard University.
Former Representative David j.
Lewis, of Cumberland. Md.
Former Representative William
Kent. of Kentfield. Gala.
Daniel C. Roper. Mccall, s. c.
T.. P. Costigan. of Denver. Colo.
w. s. Culbertson, of Emporia,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-14
Curtis Probably Mistaken for Deer

Late last evening we were in receipt
of telephone message from Sheriff
Goodrich at lockwood giving some
interesting particulars as to find
ing the body of Young Curtis, the Wa
terville young man who disappeared
in the woods Of Northern Somerset,
last fall The body was found by
his father, about II o'clock, last Sat
urday, not far from Russell Stream, IS
miles north of SeboOmook.
The boy was known to have IL cart
ridges with him, when he started on
his hunt. When found, his rifle had
in 1t three loaded shells but there
were seven unused shells in the coat
pocket when the body was found. Mr..
Curtis, or someone with him, found
one of the remaining shells (empty)
near where the rifle was picked up
and the other shell was picked up by
Mr.. Goodrich near where the body was
found. 1t was regarded as import
dit W dCCOuut iOl tuc t"ciNC Cdit-
ridges as three shots were heard, on
the morning Curtis started out to
hunt. 1t seems from the above that
he may have fired two of them but
not the third.
The body was found under some
fallen treetops, laying square on the
back, one hand placed over the wound
in the right breast. Rifle was about
ten feet from body with cap and glass
es beside it. OF the three shots above
mentioned, one was heard about nine
o'clock and two others, in quick sue
cession, about twenty minutes later
1t is supposed that Curtis may have
been mistaken for a deer and, after
being wounded, fired the two shots
for aid, 1t is possible, of course,
that the party who fired the fatal shot
presumably by accident), having dis
covered that Curtis could not live or
perhaps finding him already dead, fired
the two shots to summon others to
the scene and then got out of the
way to avoid censure and punishment.
The body was taken to Waterville,
yesterday. Further Investigations
are being made and, If indications of
foul play are found, arrests may fol-
low altho this is at present unlocked
for.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-14
Dairymen TO Meet

First regular meeting of the Som
erset Dairymen's Progressive League
will be held at the municipal build
ing Saturday P. M. at two o'clock.
1t is hoped that the members and
those interested will be present. DR..
Owen Smith of Portland, member of
the Portland Farmers Club will be
present and speak on the Treatment
of Abortion and Sterility of dairy
cows. Everybody Is invited.
This association is formed for the
purpose Of helping the dairyman, and
anyone acceptable to the executive
committee, upon the payment of one
dollar may become a member. At
the present time there are about forty
members. The regular meetings of
the association occur the third Satur-
day of each month.
Work has already commenced along
the line Of Cow Testing, and several
are having their herds milk tested
for butter-fat production.
Let every dairyman be present Sat-
urday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-14
LEADER Of ARSON GANG MAKES ESCAPE
FROM THE COUNTY PRISON
Jail Breaker is Sought by Posse Fire Company
Joins in the Man Hunt

SkoWhegan has a citizen that is
certainly noted for his inventive
genius, probably the most remarkable
of his contriyances being a wonderful
cathedral clock with a mechanism that
makes Bible characters lifelike Night
after night for years and years did
James Galway use untiring efforts to
perfect the masterpiece and at length
it was finished to meet the approval
of the public eye He has taken
great pleasure in exhibiting this work
of art and has rightfully been proud
of the many congratulations he has
received. His early musical talent
has also made him a we'll known per
son of our town
1t is this man who is the father of
him who has been most consp picuous
about town of late, namely one Man
ford Galway, who on Tuesday, June
5, was recommitted to the County Jail
after being out on probation and not
living up to the requirements of one
who is let free on condition of good
behavior. From that time until late
Friday afternoon, Skowhegan had an
unusual lot of excitement which in
cluded a confession, trial, escape and
capture The confession of setting
fires about town was printed in our
last issue and the trial was held
Thursday forenoon in the municipal
court room, Trial Justice Thomas
Lord presiding Allie Day plead not
guilty to charge of setting fire to
the Randall Nye buildings and Al
phonse Galway, brother of the confess
sor, plead guilty, being charged as the
incendiary of the Clara Brown fire
W. Folsom Merrill appeared for the
State and w H. Hawes, Esq. for the
defendant. Young Galway and Day
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-14
Clergymen in Session Last Thursday

The Methodist clergymen of the Au-
gusta district assembled in the Ep-
worth League room at the Methodist
Church last Thursday forenoon to
which every member in the precinct
with the exception of Rev. c. W. Ken
nison of North Anson, was present.
Rev. William Wood of Madison deliv-
cred a most able address on the ele-
ments of ministerial success, freely
discussing some of his own problems.
One of the most familiar faces at the
gathering was that of Rev. D. B. Holt
of Auburn, former pastor here, who
holds the Office of district superintend-
ent. He strongly proposed a more
ministerial dress for his brothers,
neat appearance and a dignity in con-
ducting. the public work of God, in
his straightforward and inspiring talk.
Rev. C. o. Perry of Fairfield spoke
on the place of Young People on the
Evangelistic Program" in an eloquent
manner and Rev. J. NJ. Arters of Wa
terville talked upon the subject How
to Make the Sunday School Eyangeli-
cal"; Bingham's pastor, Rev C. H,
Berry, used as his theme "The Home
Department of Missionary Agency;
Rev. Fl. C. Glidden of North Anson
spoke on Interpretation of Paragraph
II Discipline" and Rev. H. c. Turner
who presided lectured on "The Re-
sponsibility Of the Church in Regard
to the European War.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-14
:. II. ). Alumni Banquet Tomorrow
Evening

As promptly as possible, after the
Commencement exercises, those of
the Alumni who have secured tickets
will proceed to the Masonic banquet
hall, second floor of the Dunlap block
for the annual banquet. Misses Mil
dred Chute Marie Fletcher and Leila
Fairbrother, committee on nomination
of officers for the following year, Will
make their report Immediately fol-
lowing the banquet and the oppOrtuni-
ty will be given for a brief business
session, after which the following pro-
gram will be carried out under the
direction of John Lewis, Esq. toast
master:
Miss Hannah r. Page, of the class
of 1890, will respond to the toast "A
Tribute to the Hasbeens"; Alexander
Thomson. of the class of 1917, will
tell What II Has Done for S. II. 5.
Prof Ralph W. Leighton, will speak
under the title of 1917 AS a School
Year; Chas Walker OF the class of
1906, will respond to the toast Pa
triotism of S H s., and Alvan Buck
nam. of the class of 1917, will tell the
story of 1917 in Military Service.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-14
VIII be Brilliant Spectacle

The visiting Sir knights with their
four bands, together with the local
Templars and the local band, will
make a notable company, on the occa-
sion of the 50th anniversary of De
Molay, June 25th. The parade will
doubtless include 500 to 700 uniform
ed men, surprising anything of the
kind ever seen here.
On their arrival, about 1000 a. m.
the Communicates will form in Rail-
road square and on Water street east
of the railroad crossing. De Molay
will be stationed on Water street, west
of railroad crossing, and the visiting
Communicates will pass them in re-
view proceeding to their final forma-
ton on Elm street. The line Of march
will be thru Pleasant and High streets
to Water street and thence to Coburn
Park. Returning, the march will be
up Water street and Madison avenue
to Fairview park
Business places are already being
decorated and 1t is desired that resi-
dences especially along the line of
march, shall display flags and other
wise enliven their buildings and
grounds. AS the visitors will be
given automobile trips about town it
will also be gratifying if residences
even if not on the line of march, can
be decorated.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-14
Obituary

Oliver J. Moulton, an aged and high
ly respected citizen and Civil War vet
eran of Concord, passed away at his
home Wednesday, May 8, at the ad-
vanced age of eighty-three years, eight
months and five days. He was seri-
ously ill with la grippe last winter
from which he never fully recovered
but gradually sank until the end
His death leaves an aching void in
the hearts of his surviving widow
and others near and dear to him. The
vacant chair is sad reminder of the
former happy home. His wife was
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-14

were placed under $500 bonds 10 the
action Of the grand jury at the Sep
tember term Of court and the three
were committed 70 jail after the trial
Thursday night everyone was rest
ing with an uncommon ease for they
realized the fire bugs were in the
hands of the law They had no fear
of a midnight fire alarm that might
be necessitated by the malicious
characters. The alarm came in broad
daylight Friday forenoon-three blasts
this time. calling the chief OF the re
department and it was practically no
time before a posse Of men were on
the trail of the aforementioned Man
ford Galway He had escaped from
Jail. There is an electric bell there
that is to be rung by the prisoners
whenever trouble is brewing among
them and after much ringing on Fri
day morning, Mrs. Chute, wife Of
Turnkey c. II. Chute went to the
quarters to investigate the difficulty
and upon unlocking the great door,
she was confronted by Galway who
pushed her aside and took flight
Proper officials were promptly noti-
fled of the daring escape and the feet
footed culprit was persued until late
Friday afternoon before being appre-
hended on Herrin's mountain by
Archie Lemieux who managed to get
him to the road after considerable
persuasion. He was there greeted by
Ex-sheriff Thompson and hurried to
his summer abode on High street The
fire alarm then sounded meaning that
the chase was satisfactorily complet-
ed and the town was again in a nor
NAL condition. Lemieux has been
given a reward of S10 by few citi-
Zens,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-14
Funeral Services of Sprague Goodrich

Rev. C. H. Mckinney delivered the
memorial at the funeral services OF
the late Sprague Goodrich at the home
on Water street, Saturday afternoon
The Masonic ceremonies were carried
out by members of that fraternity and
the remains were carried to the South
side cemetery for interment. Out of
town people to be present at the flu
neral were Mr.. and Mrs Richard Har-
ris, Mr.. and Mrs. William Harris, H.
B. Harris and Mrs. Katherine Mason
of Canaan, the town where the de-
ceased passed large part of his life.
The pail bearers were George Barrett
of Canaan and Derne J. Green, George
H. Plummer and E, F. Merrill of Show
hegan.
The deceased is survived by widow
formerly Lovina Griffin. a daughter
Alice z. and two brothers Cyrus of
Canaan and Theodore OF Shawmut
There was a great profusion OF flowers
as a token of the esteem of many
friends
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-14
Somerset Pomona

With protracted rain storm on and
roads deep with mud the Pomona
came to the regular June session with
Victor Grange, Fairfield Center, June
II. Owing to adverse conditions only
the Lecturer, Secretary, Gate Keeper
and Flora were present. The vacant
chairs we're supplied with those we'll
skilled in the work of the order.
Connected with the routine of busi-
ness was the acceptance of an invi
tation from the North Arson Camp
meeting Association to hold what is
termed Grange Day" with that as
sociation, August %. patrons of the
Grange to take a part in the exercises
of the day A class of four was in
structed in the Fifth degree and ad-
mitted into the Pomona.
Kate b. Ellis, master of Victor
Grange gave a cordial welcome and
Lizzie Watson, lecturer of the Po-
mona, acknowledged the welcome
Both of the speakers referred to ex-
isting conditions in the nation and
the world at large. presenting express
sions of the most exalted patriotism
America" was rendered by the audi
ence and Hon. J. A Roberts, commits
sioner of agriculture, was introduced
and spoke at some length, urging the
no ~ nf fnr dot, ,1l
possible to meet the present uncom-
mon conditions that confront us. The
present world conflict was mentioned
and also the great conflicts that have
occurred In our country to illustrate
what it has cost us to reach our pres
ent high standard of citizenship which
it is our absolute duty to maintain.
1t devolyes upon the State Pomona
and subordinate Oranges to study the
important questions before us and
apply them for the best interests of
all. Songs by A. W. Stetson select
reading by Lila Novel; Economics
in the home from a mans point of
view by A. w. Stetson' Question
for discussion rs success on the farm
due to the location, the farm or the
farmer? Speakers. II. T. Choate,
Lou Tozier, C. w. Green, G. T. Tib-
belts, S. F. Emerson, Mrs. ]. W. York,
N. w. Tozier. Commissioner Roberts
was asked about the movement now in
process to place school boys on the
farms Mr.. Roberts answering so
far as he understands it. The sub
ject was further considered by Kate
B. Ellis; piano solo by Elizabeth
Bartlett closed the program.
Victor Grange hall was splendidly
decorated with flags and flowers and
the active members OF that Grange
gave the Pomona a most fraternal
welcome.
Next meeting with Starks Grange,
June 26.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-14
Mllk Producers In Session

The Executive Committee of the
Central Association OF the New Eng
land Milk Producers Association have
decided to hold meetings all thru
Maine during the month of June in the
interest of the Association. Follow
ing is schedule of meetings to be
held in this community: Monday,
June IS, 7.30 at Cornville where there
are six members with Forrest Herrin
president and Charles T. Wyman, sec
retary; June 10, 7.30 at Madison where
there are fifteen members with c. f.
Merry, president and C. Z. Rood sec
retary; June 20, 7.30 at Norridgewock
where there are five members with
c. H. Fuller, president and II. L. Heald
secretary; June 81, 730 at Skowhe-
gan where there are ten members with
L. l.. Sandford, president and George
Fairfield Center where there are six
members with Frank E. Doe, president
and j. L. Snow, secretary; June 80,
7.30 at Pittsfield where the associa-
ton is thriving with As members with
J. E McMichael, president and w NJ
Osborn, secretary June %, 80 at
Harmony where there are seven mem
bers with Alton Chadbourne, presi-
dent and VIM. d. Bailey, Jr., secre-
tary; June 26, 730 at Hartland where
there are thirty-nine members with
c. r. McCrillis, president and L. ].
Goodrich, secretary; June 81, 730 at
Palmyra, where there are fourteen
members with E. P. Foster, president
and E. C.. Leavitt, secretary. The
organizer, ]. E. McMichael of Pitts
field is the county president and R. J.
Goodrich also of Pittsfield is treasurer
of the county.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-06-14

For four or five years past Show
hegan has set apart some day in June
,o entertain all those who choose to be
ber guests of that day. The program
has been repeated almost without
change from year to year and the pub
liz is so familiar with 1t that 1t does
NOT need re-stating at this time. AS
in previous years Skowhegan band
will give a concert on Russell street
at II o'clock. They will then march
to the municipal building arriving at
1145 After a few selections played
outside they will take their places
on the opera house stage and con-
tinue their concert. Between their
numbers there will be singing and
other entertainment features which
are sure to be highly enjoyable. While
the program is being carried out,
lunches will be served to all out Of
town people.
"A
gan will be welcome to listen to this
program but must take their seats in
the gallery. The entire lower floor
will be reserved for out Of town peo-
ple. 1t is not desired to draw a
hard and fast line as to how far Show
hegan you must live to entitle you to
10 10
be presumed that all residents Of
Skowhegan will prefer those coming
from other towns to be well cared for
and to do this, there will be very
little room for Skowhegan residents
except in the gallery. Perhaps it
might be said that those living within
three miles OF Skowhegan postoffice
should take gallery seats while those