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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-03-07
Town Meeting Day Next Monday

The warrant for the annual town
meeting which was recently posted
In the Postofiice, contains 81 articles,
which Is somewhat below the usual
number. The amount of money ask
ed for totals $112,800. which means,
should the citizens vote to raise such
sum, tax rate OF 27 mills Last
year, the sum raised was $4,000.
Among the more important articles
to be considered are proposals for
pieces of macadam road One OF
these Is that portion OF East Front
street extending from Mechanic street
to South street, a distance of about
100 feet, and the other Is Cross street,
extending from North Ave to Court
street, a distance of about 500 feet
The cost is estimated at $1,000.
The selectmen also recommend this
coming year that the taxes due July
|, shall bear interest after Oct 1, II
not paid Dec. /. The matter OF hack
drivers licenses, and OF raising the
sum of 5000 for the use of the public
safety committee will be considered,
and the matter of reimbursing the
Chamberlain Bros. for the loss of
farm machinery stored In the camps
burned at the Washburn town fuel lot.
Their loss was estimated at 400.
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Mr.. William Barbeau Is a patient
at Somerset Hospital. He was taken
i'll last Saturday evening while at the
picture show.
Mrs. G. A Pooler of Mt. Pleasant
avenue is recovering from a serious
operation performed last Friday by
Doctors Richardson and Dascomhe.
Freeman Jones, Jeanette Williams
OF Canaan, Jeanette Wescott OF
Athens and Mrs John Burke of Jack
man, who were patients at the hos
pital recently, have been discharged
and have returned to their homes.
Mrs Emma l.. Sitter of Brockton
Mass, is a patient at Somerset Hos
pital.
A little girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. John F. Mongeon at Somerset
Hospital on Wednesday forenoon.
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SUICIDE At THE STATE
REFORMATORY
Hazel Murphy Ends Life By Taking
Bi-chloride of Mercury

Hazel Murphy passed away at the
State Reformatory for Women on
Norridgewock avenue, of this town, on
last Thursday afternoon. The cause
of her death was a successful attempt
at suicide, which was made some days
previously, by taking bi-chloride OF
mercury tablets. The young lady
was about nineteen years of age. and
had been an inmate of the Reforma-
tory for about one year, being SEN
fenced there on intoxication and drug
charges.
1t was more than a week previous
to her death that the girl obtained
the tablets. 1t seems that at the
time. she was cleaning a closet in
which we're the belongings which the
inmates had brought with them at the
time of their entrance to the institu-
ton, and that the matron who was
directly in charge of the Murphy girl
was of duty at the time. Admittance
was obtained to this particular closet
by stating to another matron that the
regular matron wished this closet
cleaned before she returned TO duty
or during her absence.
Several days after this the Muir
ply girl was ordered to her room for
a misdemeanor. Shortly after his
cries were heard coming from the
young lady's room, which were heard
by those In charge. Investigation
was made by the superintendent. and
the girl confessed that she had taken
bi-chloride of mercury tablets with
the intention OF ending her life i'm
mediately The regular house ply
stefan was called. and other medical
aid was summoned, but nothing could
be done to save the girls life. altho
she lived a much longer time than
was expected Before her death, Miss
Murphy seemed to wish to recover,
for she expressed regret for her act.
The remains were taken to Portland.
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A MILLION FEET OF pINK WAVE
ED. inch and five-eighth, inch and stSs.
half and inch and ona-fourth. ees
which we will pay cash. M. r. darcy
& Co. Skowhegan. N. II. Telaphana
245. IA
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-03-07
A Word OF Appreciation

Our annual town meeting will soon
be here Is 1t not fitting that each
voter take a mental review of what
has been accomplished by our town
officers? think that all will agree
that most important among these was
the establishment of our Municipal
Fuel Yard. The three men who have
worked out this problem have done
so under peculiarly adverse circum-
stances. Twas an easy matter to
vote to establish a fuel yard, yet to
these men was left the difficult and
ardorus task OF working out this
somewhat novel project to a success
full issue. That they have done SO,
think you will unanimously agree.
Some mistakes may have been made
Such was inevitable. Yet even these,
tho Of minor Importance, have helped
to put the business on a firm founda-
ton. To the three men above men
llOlSu 10 biNCh hhC
full credit of the success of this pro-
ject Tho endowed with talents
which fitted them for more renu
lucrative II not more exalted position.
yet have they worked together, tire
lessly and unselfishly and with abso-
lutte impartiality, to faithfully serve
their fellow-citizens and to make our
town a better place in which to live
The question at issue then is not:
Shall we nominate these men for a
succeeding term? But rather: viii
they consent to remain at the helm
for another year to carry along the
work so successfully started.
A. NJ FOLSOM
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THURSDAY, MARCH z, 1918
The Sk0whegan Rest Rooms

Visitors to the number OF 1924 have
made use OF the Rest Rooms In the
Dodge Block since they we're opened,
16 months ago. Among them were
many women from surrounding towns
chiefly from the farms. One of the
best uses of the room has been by
out-of-town school girls, who have
come there, out OF school hours, to
study. 1t has taken It's place among
the most helpful institutions a NUM-
cipal courtesy extended by Skowhe-
gan to our neighbors. There is its
selfish side, for 1t brings more busi-
ness here, but we ought to forget
that and be very proud to maintain
the rest rooms apart from any bust
ness consideration.
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A. M. FOLSOM.

We are anxious to get In touch with
the persons whose names appear In
the following list. The courtesy will
be appreciated II anyone knowing
their present address will advise us
OF the same. When a town or city
is given herein, 1t indicates the last
known place of residence.
Austin. B. D.. Waterville; Beckwlth
Rev. Milton, Ellsworth, Me. Brown,
l.. G., Flagstaff; Burns, Mrs. A.. 20
Laurel street, ottawa, Canada; Cook,
George. Berlir. N. H.; Crommett. D..
NJ. Providence, r. l.; Devene, Eddie
Waltham. Mass. Doutt, c. NJ, West
Falmouth, Me-; Everett, r. H., Hart
land formerly OF Brighton; Foshey,
James. 10 Chester Pl., Bangor, Me- !;
Frost, A. b., Skowhegan Fur
land. w j., Waterville, care of
Winchester, Mass; Frost. A. B., Show
hogan; Furland, w. j., Waterville. clio
Waterville Tallow Company; Goslin,
Fred. Canada; A. d. Graf. Bling
ham; Hamilton, Frank. Lewis Mill,
Cal; Hammond. Mrs. Ellen, South
Paris; Haywood. William A.. So
Chandler St. Station A. Boston, Mass;
Hodson, John H., Skowhegan; Holt
Millard f., Norridgewock; Johnson,
Hiram, Jackman; Knights N. E.,
Skowhegan May Mrs. o. B.. r. r.
l. Hartland; Miller. Miss Alice, IS
Chatham Road, Eeverett, Mass; Mill
err, Frank H. Madison; Mitchell, Max
Tor MichaeD, Bangor; Padfield, Mrs.
w. s., S6S9 Indiana St.. San Diego,
Calf; Paige, f. W., Brewer, Me-;
Perry, Albert, Jacksonville, Florida;
Poland, Samuel, Elk Rapids. Mich;
Ramsey, John. Warren: Rogers, Frank
Norfolk, Va; Sabin, Mrs. Lizzie,
frankfort; Smith, L. F., Manches-
ter, Conn; Sawyer, Percy, sc Brem-
omeal street. Marlboro, Mass; Shaw.
]. E., Jackman; Small, G. w, Madison;
Snow, Phoebe, r. r. No. /, Norridge-
wock; Soule, Miss Edna H., 81
West Main street, Marlboro. Mass;
Stoddard, NJ. A., Winthrop; TAFT. Tom.
Pittsfield; Tracey. /. c.. Gardiner;
Trask, Mrs. Sue, Frank, Lula j., Will
low avenue. Auburn; Ward, Mack A.,
Scion and Unity; Weeks, F. w. Arson;
White, John, Hartland; Wills, Nellie
Scion: Wilson. H. G.. R. F. D. No.
2, Skowhegan: Wilson. W. B.. Show
hogan. R. r. Z; Wood. H. NJ. Gorham.
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Candidate for Senator

have decided to be a candidate
in the Republican Primaries for State
Senator.
fully realize the responsibilities
accept In taking this step. but having
served one term in the Legislature
the experience gained has led me to
believe that could serve again in the
larger field OF endeavor much. more
creditably both to the party and my
self
II nominated and elected to this of
fee l should ever have before me one
object to serve to the best of my
ability the citizens OF the county and
the best interests of the Common
wealth of Maine.
LESLIE z. JACOBS.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-03-07
JUST IssUED-NEw SONG FOLIO

JUST ISSUED-NEW SONG FOLIO
Songs the Soldiers and Sailors Sing"
Contains 122 songs including complete
choruses twords and musc) of So of
the most popular and most sung newer
songs. such as: over There" Where
Do We Go From Here. Good Bye
Broadway. Hello France" It's a Long
Way to Berlin" etc. Send l5c for your
copy today to Fred w. Preble. Distrib-
utor. Bingham. 3w10
FINE FARM FOR RENT IN HIGH
state of cultivation, including farming
implements and stock, IL desired, to a
responsible party Also small farm
for sale Charles II. Davis, The Kill
care Farm, Skowhegan. 2w10
BUNGALOW FOR RENT ON MADI-
SON Avenue. near Fairview Park. 8
rooms. garden plot. electric light. city
and well water. Jos. Butler. 36 Lea
witt St. Skowhegan tito
THREE-YEAR OLD JERSEY HETF-
Err for sale. with her second calf, now
three weeks old; nice, big siN-year
old Holstein COW, bred to registered
bull, due to freshen In June; very
promising looking ten months old colt.
of fine breeding; also a set of two
horse wagon sleds, Would trade the
colt for nice cow or the sleds for
swine. p. w. Merry, Lakewood Road,
II. r. 5. Skowhegan, 2w10'
A TALL CLOCK FOR SALE 100
years old, wooden works; also lounge,
chairs, collar and names. one-1orse
sled and a shoat. Would buy some
White Wyandotte hens 257 Madison
avenue, lWl0"
5A II. Il. ELMORE GASOLENE EN-
CINE for sale. dandy. in excellent
condition. 500 buys it. Percy Wthee,
r. f. ID. l. Skowhegan. Telephone,
Norridgewock and New Sharon. 3w1O'
ONE wOOD-SAwING OUTFIT FOR
maple syrup outfit. complete with
evaporator and arch; one moving ma
chine. one swivel pillow; one orchard
sprayer; one knapsack sprayer; one
light driving pole; one thirty-tive Id.
butter worker, one cot bed and mat
tress one white iron bed, spring and
mattress; and one chifonier In
quiries may be made at the John Bick-
nell farm in Madison, or of L. II. Bick-
nell. Boston State Hospital Mattapan.
Mass. lw10'
TwO-BURNER KEROSENE COOK
stove for sale. Good condition. May
be seen at my home, 1876 North Avenue.
Skowhegan. Joseph Roderick. 1wlO'
WE HAVE A COPY OF THE MAINE
Register. 1916-17 edition. which we
VIII send, postpaid, for 10 cents. This
book contains the best map of Maine
ever issued and is complete official
and business directory OF the state. In
dependent Reporter Co, tito
FOUR MALE SHEPHERD COLLIE
Pups for sale. $500 each. Leroy Nc
Kinney, Larone Farmers Phone
(Norridgewock) liz 4w10'
MEDIUM WEIGHT ONE-HORsE
wagon, In good repair. Walter II.
Maynard 2wl0
FAT HOGS WANTED, THAT WILL
dress 225 lbs, or better, also beef and
veal. Archie Nj. Danforth, North Arson,
Me. Farmers telephone, 9-l3 North
Anson 4wl0"
A BEAUTIFUL VICTOR VICTRoLA
Talking Machine for sale; solid ma
hogany cabinet, very nicely carved.
metal parts II X. triple gold plated
Machine cost SIPS. Price SOS Also
10 high class Records for sale at one
half price. Archie NJ. Burrll, Box "a,
Canaan. Me. 3wlOs
GOOD LOOSE HAY FOR SALE
also choice table or seed Green Noun
tain potatoes. Bring sacks. Cash on
sale. A. w. Parsons, 25l Madison
Ave. Corner Prospect St.. Skowhegan
fw10s
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A WOMAN TO DO HOUsEWORK
wanted, in country, on a farm, in fam
lily of adults; good place. Address
Box 347. Fairfield Center. Me. 4w10'
BEEF FOR sALE-sIx FOUR
year-old Herefords. F. r. Lewis,
North Dexter. Me, r. r. !. 4w10'
CASH IN ADVANCE. IN FULL. FOR
the rent of a small farm. Want Is
to rs acres, good land, pasture. wood
for home use. Write at once, in full,
what you have, describing land build
ings. etc, and your best cash price for
rent. VIII buy later, IL satisfactory.
Address M. c. Harlow, North New
Portland Me, Care OF North New
Co. Mill. 4w10'
A 2-HORsE DUMP CART WANTED
Apply to Mr. Lucas. Box 167, Madison,
Me. 2w10
TWELVE AND SEVEN FOOT ASH
hoops wanted, also nine and ten foot
birch drums. and ten and six and one
half foot strap hooks Highest market
prices. Now is the best time to cut
both birch and ash poles before tho
snow is gone. d. w. Rowe. Skowhe-
gan, Farmers Telephone 1913. tf9
MIDDLE AGED WOMAN FOR
housekeeper wanted, family of three
man and two small children. r. +. D.
3. Skowhegan. Box g. avg
100 CARS BALED HAY AND STRAW
wanted Am ouying for the govern
ment' Your money is ready when
write me. w. b. Tryon, Skowhegan
House, Skowhegan Avg
WANTED 200 POUNDS SHIELDED
popcorn. Must pop well and be tend
er. Address Mrs Albert {. Bowman,
IS Summer ST, Springfield, VT. tfy
SECOND HAND DESK TELEPHONE
wanted at once. Must be in good CON
dition Holt & Hight, Skowhegan. tf9
ESTATE FIFTY ACRES FOR SALE
at Freeport, Ale. Near new ship
building pant and shoe factories over
looking salt water on State road Fine
buildings, electric lights gravity wa
ter. Handy to shore, train trolley,
federal road etc. Splendid pine
grove. Price $6,OVO. For particulars
and photo, apply to Soule q Kilby.
Freeport. ave.
$50 ACRE FARM FOR SALE At
Topsham, Me. Beautifully located
bordering tide water Fine set build
ings, wood and small growing pines.
$4,000. Particulars, soule q Knby.
Freeport. Send for new Farm,. I alta
logue. 4wJs
WILL EXCHANGE TWO LADIES.
Raincoats for some hens; coats are
both new. Edward LES Water St,
81 " neBdH ivy
AGENTs-$5.OO STARTS NoN-CoM-
m iSsion Real Estate Agency. Stamp
will explain. Non-Commission Agency
Ohio. 4w9'
HOUSE FOR RENT, ELECTRIC
lights. bath room, all furnished or
without furniture. Best location in
town. Sc Main street. 2wS'
$500 BUYS so ACRE HOME NEAR
the car line. Keeps eight cattle and
two horses. Level, no stones Plenty
of wood. some to sell. Lumber enough
to pay for place. Two miles from
large lake House of Ave rooms and
chamber. Barn 40x30, plenty of hay
room. Also a henhouse. Part cash.
II. S. Thomas, N. E. Telephone 1914,
ito
ONE AND ONE-HALF STORY, NEW
house for sale; seven rooms, furnace.
electric lights, nicely located on car
line. Low price for quick sale. H. S.
Thomas N. E. Phone 1914. Skowhe-
gan. fs
sHINGLE MACHINE, CoMPLUTu
with saw. for sale. Inquire at StincA.
neld's coal once. No
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GOOD DRIVING HORsE rsR sALm
twelve years old: Weight 1889 pounds
VIII VIII sell or exchange fer neat stock.
s-s. tf{a
PUREBRED HEREFORD BULLS
for sale. Old enough for serviosL
Eben Dean Madison. IA
WE WANT TO BUY FEW SEC
oND-hand typewriters. State price
name of machine and. II possible
serial number. Independent n per
ter Co.
SECONDHAND GLENwoOD RANGE
Tor sale. Can be seen at r. A. Woods
store. Madison Ave. Want to buy few
covered cook stove for cottage. W.
II. Ward. 80 Madison Ave. Skewhesan-
tfSe
BUY YOUR FIRST CLASS NUMBERS
money. Also mons and Boys sSse shoes se
Tor sale; Call and nee me- water
street. SkowheKan. ff4s
5000 USED FERTILIZER SACKS
wanted. VIII pay nve cents each
for ones In good condition, Holt q
Hight. Skowhegan. tfSS
- RELIEF AT LAST FOR roor
give firm support to the arch, CONFORM
to the shape of the foot and prevent
nat feet and broken down instep. Ne
HtCt@i onc0 pneumatic DTfnGlpI6. AN
sizes for men and women. s6c per
pair or zoe by mall. Give size of shoe
worn when ordering by mail. F. w
Buchanan, Skowhegan. tf44
ROOMS 70 LtsI-EIectric nsa,s.
team heat hath room. located on beat
street In town Prices verv reason.
'hl' inquire AZ thIs enc az
THE HIGHEST MARKET PRICE
paid for Hides. calf-1kins and pelts,
also for deer skins In their season
gan. New England Telephone. 14I-A
If YOU WANT YOUR LAUNDRY
done right, and ready on time take II
to r. b. Coles Furniture Store. agent
mail. tf4e
HIGHEST MARKET PRICES PAm
for all kinds of Junk. Bring II to ay
s store corner of School and HAs-
call. write or telephons "''n H H
prices paid for live poultry. Harry
Cohen, skowhesan. Both tslsph nAS
SIX GEESE FoR sALE-ALso FIVE
thlsck. . Indian Runners. ! NalIsfA
duck Columbian Plymouth ROOFS
pair Goiden wyandottss. pair. Colun-
Blue orp!ns!on, Da" ,rl. sp.sslsd 9 Ras
sex. one Hed sussex Cock, pair Black
Minorcas. Bum Orpington Hens. -four
Buttercup hens. r. l. Brown Leghern
Cockerel Every one n show bird ana
a prize winner at August show. Over
800 prizes Orland Sawyer. r. F. u
No. 4. Pennington. tfN
TRUCKING by AUTO OR TEAM
anywhere. orders left with the
Skowhegan Jersey Creamery. tf40'
FIFTY HORSEPOWER TUBULAR.
Boiler for sale. Would cost. new,
$1,000. VIII sell for 3z25.oS Steward
Marston. Skowhegan trx9
TYPE CASES For sALR-DRAw-
ERS about Q by 1 1-2 feet, divided into
Sizes Just the thing for storing
screws. washers, small belts nails cite
Price 36c for each drawer; four for
S1.ee. Independent Reporter Co. tfsf
MEN WANTED TO LEARN To Rs,-
PAIR and drive autos in our garage.
Write for particulars Maine Auto
Co.. 90 Exchange ST. Portland. Ne.
tina
FARMS, FARMs-Bargains of all
kinds Large or small. Large variety
In price, location and equipment to
choose from. E. II. RamsdeM. Ripley,
Ne Telephone; Ripley ga tf{e
AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHBRS--
Bring OF mail your Aims to the Hun
studio. 6kOwhsgan Ne. N. =. Phone
l1S-S. Developing and printtns
promptly attended to. tf11
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Eastwood Boards Wanted
Dry or green, cash On delivery,
Skowhegan Novelty Works. tf4s
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SAFE WANTED, AS NEAR AS PoSs
sible to following dimensions: 41hx8
x24: also would like double fiat ter
desk, natural oak finish and single
desk same finish; must all be in good
condition. Holt 4 Hight, ekewhegan.
III
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STATE OF MAINE
Public Notice

The regulations promulgated by the
Department OF Inland Fisheries and
Game on June LIST A. D., 1917, prohibit
ing fishing In the West Outlet OF
Moosehead Lake, from the dam to the
Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge, are
hereby repealed.
WILLIS L. PARSONS,
Commissioner of Inland Fish
cries & Game,
Dated at Augusta. Maine. this LIST
day of March, A. D. 1913, 3wl0
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The Franklin Journal. published at
Pennington, is on sale at F, W. Buck
mans.
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GASOLINE ENGINE WANTED A.

GASOLINE ENGINE WANTED AT
once. IL or 2 IL horsepower Must
be in good order. Let me hear what
you have and price. A. A. Graffte
Moose River Somerset Co. 4wSs
AMONG THE ARTICLES RECENT
LY found and brought to this office.
are a plush covered cloak button and
a large, ornamental hairpin. These
are ready for delivery to their owners
without charge of any kind. A bunch
of keys. found about year since. Is
also waiting a claimant. Independent
Reporter Co.
PUREBRED JERSEY BULL CALF
calved February 9Th, for sale. Chas
B. White, K. F. d. No. Z, Skowhegan.
Farmers Telephone A.. TIT
100 ACRE FARM FOR SALE,
splendid buildings. best of soil. near
school, good location. Must sell. Write
Great bargain. j. l. Goodale. r. F. b
No. 4, Dexter. 4w7'
sNOwsHoBs-GOoD STOCK TO
select from or made to order 81 and
making them for 25 years. Willie E.
Dore. 80 Parlin St, Skowhegan- sw7'
SAW RIGGING FOR SALE. INCLUD-
ing two new "a inch saws: just the
thing for cord wood work. Sko~h4-
gan Novelty Works. Hathaway Stroet.
N. E. Tel Ga. IFS
WHOLESALE MARKET WANTED
for good dairy butter. SO pounds to 800
per week. VIII sell at market price.
K. r Woodbury.. Patton. 4ws
YOUR CHANCE Is IN CANADA
Rich lands and business opport u nitisa
orer you independence. Farm lands Gil
to $50 an acre; irrigated lands Is b
SO. Twenty years to pay; $1,000 loan
in improvements. or ready made fnrma
Loan of livestock. Taxes average
| under twenty cents an acre; NO taxes
on improvements personal property Or
livestock. Good markets. churchsa
schools, roads. telephonea- Bxcsiiest
elimats1erops and livestock prove z
Write for free booklets Allan Cam
eron, General Superintendent LaAA
Branch. Canadian Pacific Railway. 4eT
Ninth Avenue, Calgary, Alberta k-s-s-
! 10-12-1t-l8-2a
BAY HORSE FoR SALE, II YEARS
| old. weight 1900. Good worker apd
driver. Also some new wagon sle<sC
| will make to order. Farmers TN
II. X. Atwood, No. Fairfield. swss
A MILLION FEET OF PINE WAVE
Ed inch and nve-eighth, inch and sns-
half and inch and ons.fourth. fss
: Co. sk0whssan. N r. Ts'apsanA
SAFE WANTED, AS NEAR AS PoSs
sible to following dimensiens: 41hr8
x24: also would like double fiat tee
! desk, natural oak finish and single
desk same finish; must all be ia good
condition. Holt 4 Hight. Skew hogan.
III
HAVE ABOUT BARRELS nnM-
! Davis apples to SELL Would like D.
get them In with some lot going -
Boston In heater car. r. r. Patten. ~
SIXTEEN HEAD OF CATTLE Fen
sale. Ten COWS. to s years old. AN
| with calf, duo within the next three
months. Six yearling hsifers, eso4
desirable stock. II. d. Hslt dincklR.
Ne. N. Il. Phone %-Q. 49,
THREE RUGS FOR sALE-HAyB
been used. but are but little worn. Nay
be seen by inquirinG of x. n n. at tke
| Independent Reporter once. sf{S
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-14
This Statement Is Made by Federal Officers
 Who Have Been
 Investigating.
SWANSON IS HIS NAME
Claimed He Passed off as a Pilot and Was at Wheel when the
 Vessel Struck.

SEATTLE, Jan. IA. = Federal agents today made the statement that a German spy pilot masquer- ading as helmsman under the name of William Swanson stood at the wheel of the steamer Spokane when she grounded at Idol Point.
 They said that Swanson went on board the Spokane probably at some Alaska point and mingled with the crew.
 It is said that he was able to pass himself off easily as the Spo- kane carried a new set of officers on that trip. The old officers were not familiar with the faces of their new crew.
 Swanson was arrested when the boat on which he took passage af- ter the wreck arrived here, and lat- CT released.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-14
Mexican Delegates to Lat in-American Conference Arrested by Brazil
 ian Officers.
POSTPONE CONFERENCE
Supposed That They h. tended to Work Against
 the Interests of the United States.
-specla raoto4rapus \. n ~'

BUENOS AIRES, Jan 14-Mem bers of a Mexican delegation to the neutral Latin American conference have been arrested at Basia, Brazil on the belief that they are pro German workers.
 The conference has been post poned owing to these new develop ments. Before the Mexicans Jeff home the people here were notified that they were many pro-German members among them
 The party composes military men an aviator, and newspaper cores pondents.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-01-14
Thousands People Press ed into Service to Get Rid of the Large
 Snow Piles.
CHILDREN ARE HELPING
The Service of Elevated and Surface Cars Was Reported Normal
 This P. M.

CHICAGO, Jan. 14.-One thousand volunteer workers and thousands Ot laborers began today the work of clearing the streets and railroad tracks so that trains and delivery wagons can move. following one Of the worst snow storms and bliz zards experienced in years. move some of their trains.
 All schools have been closed to allow the children to assist in shov- cling snow
 Ten deaths are reported due to the excessive cold weather.
 The. surface and elevated service was normal again this afternoon.