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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-01

road fares. Frank B. Gushing OF the
village. now in the Sophomore class.
Colby University is to teach in Corn
vile this winter.-Willis B. Goodrich
has been appointed Post Master at
Bingham, vice Mr. Simeon Goodrich,
deceased.
Dec 10, 1878-Our citizens were
startled last Saturday afternoon with
the report that Samuel H. Jacobs
had died from poison which he had
taken accidently. 1t seems that Mr..
Jacobs had been feeling poorly of
late and had procured some medicine
to tone up his system. This medi-
cine he kept in a closet in his stable
and on Saturday forenoon, not feel
| ing as well as usual, he went to the
closet and took what he supposed
was less than two teaspoonfuls of
his medicine This was II O'Clock
and he started to 60 down town. He
visited several places but in half
hour or so began to feel very badly
and started to 90 home. 1t occurred
to him that he must have made
mistake and on going to his closet
discovered that he had taken some
aconite instead of his medicine.
He sent for physicians and while
waiting for them to arrive, swallowed
| tobacco juice hoping TO vomit up the
| poison. DR. Stevens and Haynes
were soon at his side and gave him
a powerful emetic which caused him
TO vomit. but the poison had gone
into his blood and it was evident
that he could live but short time
at the longest. \ short time after
vomiting he was able to sit up and
felt quite comfortable for few
moments, He died at o'clock in
a sort of a sem-concious state Mr.
Jacobs was too well known here TO
call for any account of his life
On Thursday afternoon as Mrs. DR.
Stevens and Mrs. Chas. Leavitt were
riding on the Plains the horse took
fright and ran away. Mrs. Stevens
jumped out and escaped with very
slight injury. Mrs. Leavitt was
thrown out and was badly bruised
altho her injuries are not Of a ser
ious nature Two other teams ran
away the same day but no damage
was done.-The entertainment given
at Coburn Hall, Wednesday night for
the benefit of the public Library was
very successful, the programme be-
ing given very readily and to the
delight of the whole audience The
opening part consisted of select
readings by Mrs. James Fellows and
solos by A. r. Smiley and Mrs. DR.
] Haynes, also a Harmonica solo by
Miss Maudie Porter. aged years. all
of which were well received. Rev.
| Mr.. Woodbury. presided and made
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-03-01

Jan. 9. 1S79-Married, Skowhegan,
Jan. 2, by Rev. o. j. Hancock, Mr. &.
George f. Doe OF Cornville and Miss
Clara NJ. Hight of Athens.
Jan 16. Married, Skowhegan,
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12
SUFFRAGE COMMITTEE
is PROMISED IN HOUSE
Women Grati6ed Over Speaker Clark's
Favorable Attitude.

The creation OF a woman suffrage COM
mittee in the House, corresponding to
the committee, already existing in the
Senate. is hoped for by suffragists as the
result of n request received yesterday by
Speaker Clark from Mrs. Carrie Chap
man Gait, in behalf of the National
American Woman Suffrage Association.
TO Mrs. Helen Gardener. member of
the Congressional committee of the ma
tional association, acting as Mrs. Catts 8
representative, the Speaker expressed his
hearty approval of the proposal, and
promised that he would see that it Is
brought before the House for considera-
ton.
The announcement OF the Speakers
support on this question was received
with qualification at headqua rters of the
association at 1926 Rhode Island avenue,
where it was regarded as a long step to-
ward expeditions handling OF the suf-
frage amendment Owing to the pres
sure of other important questions before
the Judiciary Committee, to which con-
stitutional amendments are referred, the
suffrage amendment, in the opinion OF
its friends, has hitherto had hard sled
ding. In the hands of a special COM
mittee for the consideration of this par
ticular question. 1t is expected that quick
action will be obtained.
Mrs. Gait. in her letter to the Speaker,
points to the advance of the woman
movement In European countries in the
last few weeks as cogent reason for
prompt action by the United States.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12
JUDGE MOULTON EAGER
To ORGANIZE regiment
Aged Washingtonian, Of Fighting Stock,
Offers Services to President.

Judge Hosea B. Moulton. of 1851
Girard street northwest, attorney. civil
war veteran and prominent member of
the Grand Army of the Republic, has
written President Wilson to announce
his readiness to organize and command
in the District a regiment of volunteer
infantry for service in the war The
President has gratefully acknowledged
the receipt of the letter and referred
the proffer to the Secretary of War
for action later.
81 understand that the call for vol
unteers will not be issued until the
regular army has been recruited to
full war strength. and until all the
National Guard units have been press
ed into service" said Judge Moulton
last night. when that time comes !
am hopeful that the oHer will be ac-
cepted by the Secretary OF War"
Judge Moulton served In the Second
Regiment of the New Hampshire Vol
unteer Infantry during the civil war,
and twice was slightly wounded AL
though 73 years of age. his health is
excellent and he is active and strong.
Both of Judge Moulton's grandfath-
ers. Noah Moulton, jr.. and Thomas
Hale. served in the war of the RevOlu-
ton. Noah Moulton was with the New
Hampshire troops at Bunker Hill.
Judge MoultOns father. David Moul-
ton, was captain of a company of the
State troops in the war of 1872. Judge
Moulton's son. Raymond W. Moulton,
served with Gen. Schwan in the Phil
ippines, and his only daughter, Miss
Elma S. Moulton, a graduate of We'll
lesley College. was one of the first
District girls to enroll as yoeman in
the United States navy when the re-
cent call was issued.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12
ELOPING VIRGINIA PAIR
fail To GET LICENSE
Promise to Try Again if Parents Give
Consent.

Fatigued by their journey from their
homes in Buena Vista, Va, Harry A.
Paxton and Hettie e. Campbell, arriv-
ed at the District Courthouse early
yesterday morning.
Their faces beamed. Notwithstanding
this. For while their feet might be
heavy. their hearts were light. 1t was
a spring day and they were to be mar
ried.
Advised by attendants in the corri-
doris of the location of Dan Cupid's
throne. the couple timorously advanced.
Arriving at the counter, they soon
made 1t plain to Col. w. A. Krell what
they wanted.
With his accustomed good humor
Col. Kroll inquired of them information
necessary before the license could be
issued. But, alas. it soon developed
that Harry was only 19 years and
Hettie barely II. Then they admitted
they had eloped.
The unsurmountable barrier of mi
nority stared the youthful couple in
the face. And young Harry Paxton
and his betrOthed politely but firmly
were denied by Col KrolI the coveted
license until their parents should con-
sent to their marriage.
Disconsolately the pair filed back
home flinching at the stares of those
who had witnessed the little incident.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12
DROP fight AGAINST
new DISTRICT JUDGE
Citizens Association Deems Uhwise
Further Opposition to Confirmation.

Rather than risk the enmity of Ken
lucky members of Congress who exert
a strong influence in District affairs.
the Federation OF Citizens Associations
will probably drop its proposed fight
against the confirmation of Robert Madi-
son. of Kentucky. recently named by the
President, for judge of the Police Court
This statement was made yesterday by
William Nick. Clayton. one of the power
ful elements in the Federation, at whose
motion the Federation recently submitted
to the President formal protest against
Hardison'S appointment, as being a viola
tiOn OF the home rule principle of Dis
trfct government. This protest was
orderd al the last meeting of the Fedora
tion and at the same time. a committee
OF that body was told to consider plans
for making A more extensive fight on
the appointment through a Congressional
hearing.
Mr.. Clayton. however. told The Herald
Yesterday that there had been a strong
reaction of sentiment in the ranks of the
Federation and that it was believed the
best interests of the District might suf-
Ter II the fight against Hardison amount
ed to more than formal protest.
We must consider the interests of the
District in a larger sense" explained Mr..
Clayton yesterday. and while we object
strongly to the appointment of an out
side man for a judicial post in the Dis
trict. We might. in framing a fight on
this issue. do other District interests
great HARM
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12
FIREMEN Win DAMAGE
SUITS FOR INJURIES
Court Awards $1,000 Each to Two
Hurt in Taxi Collision.

The upsetting Of motor truck No. 3. of
the fire department. by a taxicab at
pennsylvania avenue and Sixth street
northwest, March 2s. 1915, was recalled
yesterday afternoon In the District Su-
preme Court when a jury in Circuit Di-
vision No. 2, rendered a verdict Of s., 900
cash on two separate counts against the
Barnett Taxicab Company. Capt. Will
lam A. Dixon and Private John b. Lea
velle, both OF the No. ? fire department,
were awarded each 5000 for injuries sus-
tained by the overturning of the fire
truck
Four other occupants OF the truck
which was responding to an alarm of fire
and who were injured have brought suits.
Their cases probably will await the dis
position Of an appeal which will be taken
by the Barnett Taxicab Company from
the verdict.
Attorneys d. w. ODonoghue and A. A.
Alexander appeared for the firemen. At
torney Harry +. Kennedy represented the
company.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12
SUFFRAGE CAUSE union
With others POSSIBLE
Woman's Party Delegate to Confer
with National Organizations.

The union of the suffrage cause with
tho Progressives. Socialists and Prohibi-
tionists for drive on Congress in the
next Presidential election, loomed large
yesterday when Miss Mabel Vernon. of
the National Woman's Party, left for st.
Louis to attend the progressive confer
ence and to confer with the leaders OF
that movement, following an invitation
to the suffragists from Matthew Hale
and J. A. II. Hopkins. of New Jersey.
Amalgamation of the Woman's Party
with other political organizations is not
considered seriously yet by officials OF
the suffrage movement. and Miss Vernon
has received no instructions to accept
such a proposal should the Progressive
party decide on such an action. 1t was
pointed out, however. that a union OF
forces for State drives and campaigns in
1890 may be considered.
Miss Alice Paul chairman of the Ma
tional Woman's Party. said: We can
not at this time formulate any definite
election policy. but IT is wise move for
the political parties interested in liberal
causes to meet in conference"
Mrs. Robert Baker, Congressional chair.
man of the National Woman's Party. sal
that union Of political forces probably
will follow as a result of the 81. Louis
convention.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12
CHARITIES BOARD WILL AID.
Vote to Tender Services to Red
Cross in War Needs.

The board OF managers of the Asso-
Ciated Charities. at its meeting yes
terday afternoon. voted that the Asso-
Ciated Charities. as an institutional MEM
ber Of the American Red Cross. should
tender it's Services and cordial co-opera-
ton in every practical way to the local
chapter of the Rel Cross and especially
to the civilian relief committee in its
work OF ministerinS to dependent SOL
diers' families.
The Joint finance committee, Milton e.
Allies, chairman. reported that 81. 100 had
been received toward the 5000 required
TO enable the Associated Charities and
Citizens Relief Association to continue
their work without curtailment for the
next six months.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12
COMBING
"ALIEN ENEMY" ZONES

District Attorney I-askey took first
steps yesterday towards finding out
how many alien enemies are living in
the vicinity OF the Navy Yard ana
other government reservations around
WASHINGTON. Mr.. Laskey called upon
Melvin c. Hazen, District surveyor. for
haps showing the territory within half a
mile of these reservations
In addition to the Navy Yard. the order
prohibiting "allen enemies" from living
with half-a-mile of government reserva-
tions will apply to the Marine Barracks.
Eighth and G streets southeast; Wash
ington Barracks. foot of Four-and half
street southwest; Naval Observatory.
Wisconsin avenue nothwest. and the
Washington Steel and Ordnance plant. at
Giesboro Point. which is doing govern
mcnt work.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12
SHOOTS HIS STEPSON;
CLAIMS SELF-DEFENSE

Peter W. Allen. a shoemaker living on
Good Hope road. was arrested yesterday
morning by Policeman Louis Glee and
locked UP on a charge of having shot to
death his stepsOn. Earnest Allen, at the
house of the former.
The elder Allen claims self-defense, al
leGing that he had to shoot his stepson,
because he "came after him" The shoot
ing took place a little after o'clock in
the morning. Young Allen was employed
at the ammunition works at Giesboro
Point. \ shotgun was used on the dead
man. the charge hitting him full in the
face
Police sav that this was the elimination
of series OF Quarrels between the two
Aliens. The wife Of the dead man, Mrs
Susie Allen was in the house at the time
of the tragedy.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12
FEW DROPS AND
CORN LIFTS OUT
Says There Is No Excuse for Cut.
ting Corns and Inviting
Lockjaw.

Sore corns, hard corns. soft corns or
any kind of corn can harmlessly be
lifted right out with the fingers if you
Will apply directly upon the corn a
few drops of freezone, says a Cincin-
natl authority.
1t is claimed that at small cost one
can get quarter of an ounce of
freezone at any drug store. which is
sufficient to rid ones feet OF every
corn or callus without pain or sore
ness or the danger of infection.
This simple drug, while sticky, dries
the moment it is applied and does not
inflame or even irritate the surround
ing tissue.
This announcement will interest
many women here, for it is said that
the present high-heel footwear is put
ting corns on practically every woman's
feet-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12
CHIEFS AUTO OVERTURNED.
Carrington's Car CoIIIdes with En-
Eine Responding to Fire Call,

A wrecked automobile. operated by
Acting Fire Chief Darlington. lying on
its side at Twelfth and F streets north
west. yesterday. resulted when No. IL
fire engine and the car OF Chief Caring
ton COllided.
A lamppost was knocked over. Acting
Chief Darlington was slightly injured
The fire appar~ tus was responding to an
alarm turned in from Thirteenth and J
streets. the engine turning up Twelfth
street and the auto of Darlington start
ing west on + street.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12
EPIDEMIC OF MEASLES.

With 459 cases of measles reported to
the District Health Office, DR.. W. {.
Woodward. District health officer. issued
a warning yesterday for parents to be
ca reful in the protection of their chill
dren.
Measles are often fatal to children un-
der } years old, and on this account a spe-
Cial protection should be given very
young children" the report says. 1T is
a mistake to expose child to the disease
so that he may get EN- and have EN-
over with"
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12
Telegraph Tips

London, April 1.-THE labor element in
Russia is going to try to force a separate
Teace upon the country. according to a
PetroGrad dispatch in the Times today.
This telegram says that the Russian
committee of labor deputies has publish
ed a series of resolutions which leave no
doubt as to their desire to upset the pro-
Nlsional republican government and
bring about dishonorable peace.
Canton. Ohio, April 1.-Two Pennsyl-
Nania Railroad freight engines in a dou-
b!e-header jumped the track here today
ard crashed into an ammonia tank in
the plant of the Artificial Storage and Ice
COmT any. An explosion followed, wreck
ing the 100000 plant. Engineer Ralph
Miller, 60. was killed. and Fireman Tarl
EveThardt' and Engineer William Davis
were seriously injured.
New York, April 11.-Expressions of
qualification over the action OF the United
States in entering the war against Ger
many were exchanged today by the stock
exchanges of New York and London, H.
G. 5. Noble, president of the New York
stock Exchange. expressed qualification
that Great Britain and the United States
are going to stand together in this great
cause"
Hartford. Conn. April 1I.-Gov. Hol-
recently passed by the legislature which
would have permitted Connecticut's fam
Gus Sunday blue laws to have been re-
Tealed.
New Orleans. ApriI 1.-THE General
Federation of WOmen's Clubs has
adopted resolutions expressing willing
ness to fOregO social pleasures for the
period of the war. Delegates voted to
go home at once and take up vital
,'prOblems." the solution OF which might
, aid the government in its prosecution
Of the war.
London. April 1I-Food and anti
war riots have broken out in Sofia
and other Bulgarian cities according
To dispatches from French headquar-
ters in Macedonia today. In Sofia Ger
man cavalry helped disperse the mobs.
London, April 11.-MaiI and tele-
graph service between Germany and
the United States has been stopped
by Germany. says report from Ber-
lin today.
Wilmington, Del. April 11.-De-
manding an eight-hour day and a five
per cent increase in ages. 1000 en-
ployes of the HarI -HoIIingsworth
Corporation. CONTROL i by Bethlehem
interests, went on sLrike today The
company is engaged in shipbuiIding,
and recently accepted many large con-
tracts.
New York, April 11.-Suffra gists
threaten to post sentincIs at the city
clerks office to discourage girls from
marrying ''slackers" attempting to
avoid draft.
II New York, April 11.-An army of
10000 boy scouts is signed up to-
day to raise gardens and distribute
information for garden raisers to help
feed the nations at war.
Cincinnati. Ohio. April 11.-Recruit-
ing officers look for a big rush to the
colors today. Three pretty actresses
will kiss the first ten men who volun-
teer to enlist.
Chicago. April 11-Aviation Is the
branch of war service most in favor
with Chicago's young men. In one day
23O signed up for instruction.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12
s1BLEY HOSPITAL PREPARES.
VIII Have Donation Party to Aid
a. Preparedness for war.

A donation and linen party will be held
at Rust Hall. sibley Hospital, tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock. Tho institution
announces this event as a preparedness
measure In securing a full equipment for
any emergency that might arise in case
Of armed hostilities with Germany.
1t is not known that Sibley will be mob
ilized to care for wounded from war, but
1t believes in being ready In case of need.
This hospital cared for more newborn
babies here than any other like institu-
ton in the city last year.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12
LOCAL MEN APPOINTED.
L. y. Army Reserve Includes Five
Men from District

The War Department announced yes
terday that among 200 appointments as
reserve officers OF the United States
army. that five of them are Washing
tonians They are:
Claude VI. Budseye. United States Geo
logical Survey, captain Engineer Corps
Harry l. Waggoner. 1895 NJ street; Ed
ward y. Boyan. 100 Pennsylvania avenue
nthwest, and Richard A. Donnelly, the
pming, captain Quartermaster Corps;
Arthur J. Hill. 6s5 street, first lieu
ant Medical Corps
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12

According to the latest published sta
tistics. of the 3S.5l6 miles OF railway IN
1872 in Germany. 35.6oS miles were state
railroads and 2.SCS privately owned.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12
NEW YORK HOTEL ARRIVALS.

New York. April 1.-THE following resi-
dents OF Washington are registered here:
J. J. Bryson. Grand: Mrs. A. NJ. Callen.
Park Avenue; r. Csrdenak. c. T. Titt-
man, Navarro; NJ. F. Frey. Breslin: A. O.
Hitchcock, Murray Hill; w. A Wagner.
Flanders.
TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
Woodward & Lothrop-H. Barschkies.
silks and velyets; ]. Z. Fronani. china
and glassware, 334 Fourth avenue, room
l7O3.
Palais Royal-Mrs. v. E. Bessman, hos
iery and knit underwear. Z. L. Etchison,
cotton goods, Innings, linens, domestics
and fannels; A. w. Whitelaw, bargain
Albert.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12

Wilmington, Del. April 11.-De-
manding an eight-hour day and a five
per cent increase in ages. 1000 en-
plOyes of the Harls n-Hollingsworth
Corporation. CONTROL by Bethlehem
interests, went on sLrike today. The
company is engaged in shipbuiIding,
and recently accepted many large con-
tracts.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12

New York. April 11.-Suffrag gists
threaten to post sentinels at the city
clerks office to discourage girls from
marrying 'slackers" attempting to
avoid draft.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12

Z New York, April 11.-An army OF
10000 boy scouts is signed up to-
day to raise gardens and distribute
information for garden raisers to helI
feed the nations at war.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12

London. April 11.-Mail and tele-
graph service between Germany and
the United States has been stopped
by Germany. says a report from Ber-
lin today.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12

Cincinnati. Ohio, April 11.-Recruit-
ing officers look for a big rush to the
colors today. Three pretty actresses
will kiss the first ten men who volun-
teer to enlist.
branch of war service most in favor
with Chicagos young men. In one day
go signed up for instruction.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-12

London. April 11.-FoOd and anti
war riots have broken out in Sofia
and other Bulgarian cities. according
to dispatches from French headquar-
ters in Macedonia today. In Sofia Ger
man cavalry helped disperse the mobs
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-17

peak" in the middle of her forehead)
When a woman has thick dark hair,
that grows as does Frances Whites,
and a youthful face, nothing can be
more beautiful than to comb it
straight back in this way.
Many women make a great mistake
in not studying the size and contour
of the head when they dress their
hair. BY studying ones face and
head one can cover up defects as we'll
as acCentuate beauties.
Don't let anyone dress your hair
in a fluffy mass if you have a large
head. Don't part and comb your hair
down over your ears after you are
forty unless You have no objections
to looking sixty.
Be sure and carry your dead prop
erly-do not stick your chin out ag-
gressively or pull it in modestly. A
good position for your head is to
stand up with your tees and nose
against a wall.
But I am too fat to do this"
demonstrates a friend. Then reduce,
if you would be beautiful, is my un-
compromising reply.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-17
A FIVE HUNDRED PARTY TO
THREE VISITING GIRLS.

The following girls, two of whom
are of Pensacola, are being delight
fully entertained in Mobile during
their visit there, The following from
the Mobile Register is one of the
Many entertainments which have been
Z en- in their honor:
Misses Ethel Reymundo and Josie
Johnson of Pensacola, and Helen
Grant of New York, were responsible
for a delightful little gathering at
the home of Miss Vesta Laney yester-
day morning, when she entertained at
five hundred party in their honor
at 1920 o'clock
The living room, which is inviting
and home-like with its potted ferns,
was the setting for the three small
tables where the girls first tested
their skill at 500 and later enjoyed
an ice course, which was dispensed
by the hostess, assisted by Miss Aimee
Mccormick.
Those who composed the three
tables of participants were the three
honorees and Miss Willie Mae Dis
cher, Ellinor Madison, Nell Carlisle,
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-17
JUST KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON

If the day looks kinder gloomy
An your chances kinder slim
If the situations puzzlin'
An the prospects awful grinfS
And perplexities keep pressin'
Till all hope is nearly gone,
JUS bristle up, and grit your teeth,
An keep on keepin' on.
Fumin' never wins a fight,
An frettin' never pays;
There amt no good in broodin' in
These pessimistic ways
Smile JUS kinder cheerfully
When hope is nearly gone,
An bristle up, and grit your teeth,
An keep on keepin' on.
There amt no use in growlin'
An grumblin' all the time,
When music's ringing everywhere,
An everything's a rhyme
JUS keep on smilin' cheerfully,
If hope is nearly gone,
An bristle up, an grit your teeth,
An keep on keepin' on.
Exchange.