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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
REPLY TO Mr.. SCOTT
OF MADISON
Statement by Committee Appointed by
Labor Union of Madison

The following statement gives the
views of Organized Labor in the town
of Madison. In answer to the state
ment made in the Independent-Repo
ter by Superintendent w. +. Scott of
the Madison Woolen Company. we
wish to say first of all that the strike
is still ON In Madison
Secondly. we agree with Mr. Scott
when he says one would be surprised
to see the number of former Union
employees working at their machines
We wish to state as a matter of fact,
that less than ten have deserted the
ranks in four months and four of these
lived in the Madison Woolen Com
panies rents.
In regard to Mr.. Scott being SO very
grieved over the fact that his former
employees went on strike while
working ON Government goods and
under Government contract, we wish
to make statement that at two diff
ferent times did a committee wait on
Mr.. Scott and try to get him to arbi-
trate. Once by a committee compos-
ed of former Union employees and
once by a committee composed of the
Clergymen of the town and Board of
Selectmen He absolutely refused to
arbitrate. What more fair way can
a dispute be settled? We are will
ing to let the people who read these
statements judge for themselves.
In regard to Mr. Scott making the
statement that his mill is running at
capacity, we wish to reply that We
would like to have board of distin-
terested Textile Workers investigate
and report as to the truth Of the state
ment If We are rightly informed Il
member of the State Board of Arbi-
tration visited the mill, and Mr.. Scott
made the statement and showed him
names that two hundred aud forty
eight were then employed, but count
ing them when coming out of the mill
at might and on the following morn
ing the gentleman from tle state
Board could only find one hundred and
fifty, and We wish to state that a large
majority OF these are composed OF far
mers, saWmill help and other Of simi
lar occupation, that know practieallH
nothing about the manufacture of
cloth.
We heartily agree with Mr. Scott
when he states that never VAS PA
TRiO9YSM needed 50 much as NOW,
but we are of the opinion that his Pa
triotic Club which he speaks about has
got to get busy when they manifest
more Patriotism than Organized Lab
or has in the town OF Madison AS a
matter Of fact the Union employees
OF the Great Northern Paper Company
have already subscribed $l1. 900 on the
last Liberty Bond, besides liberal
weekly payments for the benefit of the
Red Cross
As to Mr. SCOTS statement OF his
plans for the future comfort and well
being of his present employees, we
wish to state that had Mr.. Scott mani
tested Gle half the interest in his for
mer employees there never would have
been any trouble. This strike was
sanctioned by the American Fedora
ton of Labor and we kindly ask all
Textile Workers to consider this.
Lastly and finally, in so far as Or
ganized Labor is concerned in the
town of Madison in this trouble we
claim that nothing has been done, or
will be done on our part to cause just
criticism or the finger of scorn to be
pointed.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
Infectious Diseases

1t seems there are several cases of
typhoid fever and small pox in town.
Some Of the cases of typhoid fever
are Elva Mutt, who is critically i'll at
her home on Madison avenue; Bertha
Lemieux, the little daughter of Will
liam Lemieux of Hathaway street, and
Hilda Tash, the little daughter of
Ernest Tash Of Main street The
latter seems to be improving
The small pox cases are Mrs. Chas.
Perry and her two children OF Rail
road street
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
Fireman for New PostOfiice

The government desires a man for
freman-laborer for the new postotIice
building at Skowhegan. The salary
IS to be $3.50 per year Examinations
for this appointment will be made at
the Skowhegan postoffice. May 18th.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
Highway Work in Northern Somerset

The County. Commls toners Of Som
erset County appeared before the state
Highway Commission A. Augusta. on
April nth The object of the con-
ference wa>. 70 get -a@e work done
by the state on ih. hish~E i'm SandF
Bay This is the 4st township IN
Somerset County bordering on the
Canadian Province In this effort the
commissioners were entirely success
ful. and they We're assured by the STATE
Highway Commission tha. work would
be commenced there a soon a the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
Death OF William Harding

William D. Harding. the youngest
son of Mr. and Mrs Leroy S. Hard
ing, died at his home in Hartland,
April l4th, at the agp of 35 years, after
long illness of tuberculosis. He
leaves to mourn tie loss, his wife,
Mrs Blanche (Nerrow) Harding; a
daughter, Bernco. aged years; one
brother, Joseph a father and mother,
and four sisters, Mrs. Abbie l.. Brown,
Mrs Earl Seekius of Hartland Mrs.
W. NJ Steadman and Mrs S>F. Kicker
of Watervlle
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
Commencement Dates

The Senior Ball will be held June
"A; the Baccalaureate sermon, June
16; graduation exercises of the class Of
1918. June 21 at the Opera House and
the Alumni Banquet will be held the
21st also. The Senior party vii oc-
cur, June %
The Junior Exhibition will be held
at the Opera House, June 81.
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Announcement

To the Voters OF Somerset County
| shall be a candidate. on the Demo-
cratic ballot, at the June Primaries
for the office Of Sheriff II elected
shall enforce all laws to the best of
my ability and work for the best in
terest of the county.
FRANK THOMPSON.
Skowhegan, Me, April p, 1918.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25

We wish - 'h4.b the friends for
their kindness and sympathy in cur
recent bereavement aud for the beau
uful flowers
Mr. Edw J Munroe
Mr. and Mrs Fred Brown
Mir. and Mrs F. G. Akeley
Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Lawrence
Mr. and Mrs Chas w. Steward
Skowhegdn, Maine, April %. 1879
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Food Administration
l1OARDING

The rule. as promulgated al Wash
ington, is that only thirty-days' sup
ply of wheat -four OF rye, with sub
stitutes, can be either sold or held on
hand 1t makes no difference when
1t was purchased or how much sub
stitutes have been previously used
While the Food Administration will
construe this as kindly as possible.
yet extra bags and barrels should not
be held, the latter, especially. iHdicat-
ing an intention to withhold it from
others who may sadly need il So
far. this bringing in has produced
in the State Of Arkansas. for the use
OF the Government 250o.o9o pounds
Of flour As to other food products.
the limit is sixty days This applies
to sugar, excepting in eases where the
same may be permitted to be held for
canning berries, and the like Per
sons having on hand more than the
allowance, are now allowed 10 sell the
surplus to the grocers, if done without
delay, 50 that the same may go out ac-
companed by the required substitutes
Word direct from Washington gives
the reason for this requirement l
quote:-"The wheat situation al the
world daily becomes more acute The
allies must and will be fed Ameri-
cans must and will save The United
States with Canada must sand to the
allies 40,00o00Q bushels ~ Wheat
month. Large number of orr peo-.
pie must eat 40 WHAT wh4fefer
for three months or this great iask is
doomed to ignominious failure"
It is. therefore, evident that condi-
lions are far more serious than We
have imagined Local events confirm
this indication An agent for a whole
sale grocery company told me frankly.
short tine ago that h. expected that
people who we're reluctantly purchas-
ing substitutes with their -four would
be glad to have such substitutes be
fore September He said he was
looking for a famine in June; that his
company would fall down"-not be
able to keep on supplying its eusto-
mers next summer and yet it vas in
better condition than many other
wholesale houses So ave your sub
stitutes
\ Skowhpgan merchant Wa notified
as he received his last consignment of
flour. that he must make it last until
September. that no more could be fur
nished him until that time The
boarded -four that comes in may help
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25
Standing of the SOlOn- Athens Ep-
worth League Contest

The following is the standing of the
Epworth League in Athens and SCION
md of the friendly contest now going
on between those two associations;
COlon
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-04-25

The Franklin Journal, published at
Pennington, is on sale at F, W. Buck
nam's.
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Wait! Don't eat that slice OF bread
Have another potato instead
Every spud a bullet
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Sell your horse, thru our waut ads.
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Make your motto: ITO Berlin via
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FRANK FLANDERS
FRANK p. SILVER
EARL S. COX
HARRY r. PIERPONT
TENNIS ARSNEAULT
JAMES BROWN
Committee
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LAW ENFORCEMENT

l learn that officers discovered -four
concealed in farm buildings in Aroos-
took county and prosecutions have
been instituted in Washington county
Let us hasten and make Somerset
County clean
l.. l.. WALTON,
Somerset Food Administrator.
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
AMERICAS DAILY
WAR SAVINGS MORE
THAN ENGLAND'S

America is ahead OF England in
daily war savings.
That the American savings drive
s. already running ahead Of the Eng
lIsh campaign, in volume Of weekly
Treasury receipts, IS shown by the
comparative figures OF the national
committee.
The war chest OF America for the
past four weeks has been enriched
by $4,000. 900 from sales of war saw
Ings certificate stamps. while the re-
turns in England for the same period
OF time reach So 100000.
As the total American war savings
are now in excess of S7O.OO0,OOO and
are running close to s. .0O0OOU day,
St is anticipated that the first $780,
100000 will be reached in the third
week in March. or little more than
three months after the first offering
Of stamps by the Treasury. It took
England seven months to top the ti-st
hundred million.
Comparison OF the first three
months returns from war saving
sales in the United States and Eng
land shows that our daily average has
been. in excess Of the weekly average
in England at the beginning Of the
movement
The figures arc as follows:
First month, England, S5,1Ic,OOO;
America, SlO.236, 600.
Second month, England, S2,Tle.000;
America, $24 500, 900.
Third month. England, S3,4O2, 900;
America, $4,000, 900.
Three months, England, 81, 293, 900:
America, ST4, 100000.
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
NUTRITIOUS MEALS
FOR PUPILS URGED
BY HEALTH SERVICE

Secretary McAdoo announced to-
day that as a result of studies by the
United States Public Health Service
of the causes for reflections for physi-
cal defects under the seIective draft
law, It has been established that NAL
nutrition during childhood is one OF
the avoidable troubles
The service Is now considering a
national program Of cooperation with
State, county and municipal health
authorities for the purpose OF safe
guarding the health Of school chill
dren. The Public Health Service has
been engaged for some years now in
collecting valuable data as TO the
state OF nutrition and mental and
physical health Of school children.
In view Of the increasing economic
stress occasioned by the war, at least
one valuable means for enabling the
rising generation to pass unscathed
through this period consists in TAX
ing steps to see that school children
are provided at midday with a warm,
properly balanced meal.
The value. Of the school luncheon
consisting OF properly balanced ar
ticles of diet furnished TO school chill
dren either at cost or somewhat be-
low cost has long been recognized
as a valuable means for promoting
healthy growth and development
The rising cost of living and lack of
general knowledge of healthful sub
stitutes for valuable articles OF food,
which are steadily becoming Scarcer.
emphasizes at this time the Necessity
for making provision by health au-
thorities Of hot, nutritious meals for
school children during The noon hour.
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
FRENCH U-BOAT CHASER,
LONG TURNS UP

With a French crew aboard, a 10
foot submarine chaser, built in the
United States, has arrived safely at
a French port. after being reported
as missing since January 10. The
craft was separated from her escort
during a gale while bound for Europe.
The engines were disabled by the
storm, and the crew was forced 10
rig up sails from bed coverings In
this manner they sailed for thirty
nine days, going on short rations.
Secretary Of the Navy Daniels has
made public a statement in which he
cOmmends the Frenchmen as accom-
plishing a remarkable feat Of nayiga-
ton"
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
Anniversary Values in
China, Glass and Housefurnishinqs.

Teacups and Saucers, $500 Dozen
Handkerchief Nippon China Teacups and Sauces
signs.
Bedside Water Sets 3Sc Each
Neat floral Cut Glass Water Bottle with tubIer
Glass Tumbers Csc Dozen
Thin Glass Table Tumblers of splendid quality
Bathroom Fitings Sc Piece
18nch Towel Bars Toilet Paper Holders Combination
Toothbrush Holder each piece heavily nickel plated and nonrstg
Aluminium Saucepan Sets $1.1S Set
Three in the 2pt 3pnt and 4pmt Tipped pans with full
length handles without to catch and hold dirt
BFooms, CSC Each Z
Medium-weight 4-stng good durable stock
Palmetto Scrub Brushes 15c Each
A stiff fiber brush that will give excellent service
Cheese and Cracker Sets, $1.00 Each
Cut Glass dainty floral and foliage patterns with beaded edge
Cut Glass Berry Bowls, Csc Each
Useful Snch Cut Glass Berry Bowls floral and foliage designs striped
background.
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
COMMENDED BY DANIELS.

Y. T. Petty, machinIst's mate, naval
reserve force, of KetchiEan. Alaska
has been commended by Secretary Of
the Navy Daniels for heroic action on
January -. Petty rescued John T.
Mckinley, OF the regular naval es-
Enlistment, from drowning when the
latter fell from the L. :. :. kennody.
Petty jumped overheard when lie saw
that Mckinley was unconscious.
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
Boys Junior Norfolk
Wash Suits,
Anniversary Price, $1.95.

These are stylish little suits,
carefully made OF dependable
fabrIcs-plaIn colors OF cadet. OK
ford. green, tan and striped e.
fects-and will wear splendidly.
This is an excellent opportunity
for mothers 10 buy a supply OF
suits without the bother OF max
ing. 3 TO g years.
Fourth floor, G. street.
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
Mems Bath Robes, S3.45

These robes are made OF Terry
cloth Turkish Toweling in striped
patterns Of lavender, gray and
blue, and are absolutely fast col
orS. They are made large and
roomy and arc fastened with cord
and tRssel. Every man In need Of
a bath robe would do well to Sc
cure one OF these splendid robes.
First floor. + street.
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
Small Savings Help.

That the the Government launched the War Savings
Stamp campaign because enables do their bit with
imposing any hardship Every bit of money lend
this will be used toward Quitting soldiers and doing other
necessary work Don't assist Germany by saying can't help
but let's defeat her by saying will help.
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
Imported Cretonnes, 2Sc Yard
Dress Linens, Csc Yard.

All linen. 40 inches wide, for
dresses, in the fashionable Spring
shades OF lavender and rOse-alsO
black. Linen makes such pretty.
durable dresses and Il IS SO hard
to get that you Will appreciate
this splendid value.
Second floor. L street.
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
Women's Washable Gloves,
Sl.45 Pair.

One clasp Washable 7. Y. NJ
Gloves. in tan, gray, pearl. putty
and white. with three rows Of
self or black embroidery. Wash
able gloves have the double roe
concentration OF looking and
wearing well. and these gloves
are splendid values.
Main floor, center.
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
MEMS HOSIERY,
Anniversary Price, SOC Pair

Mems Plain Black and White
Silk and Isle Mixed Hose, seam
less. with triple woven heels and
toes and double soles. A splen-
did weight for spring and sum-
ner wear. Sizes 0 to II.
First floor, F street.
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
MEMS SILK TIES,
Anniversary Price, $l.15

Extra Fine Quality Silk Four
INLAND Ties, handsome patterns
and very attractive cOlorings.
Open-end shape, with slip easy
band.
First floor, F street.
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
Housekeepers Were An
ticipating Spring

needs and ordering Slip Cow
ers, for the splendid values Of
cretonnes and mohairs now
offered made them excellent
values. Think of getting
Opaque Oil Shades on Harris
horn rollers for IS cents.
But ! just can't begin to tell
you how much /, and many
other people, both men and
women, boys and girls, enjoy
ed and profited by the sale
that is celebrating the thirty
eighth year of business of the
firm of Woodward and 10th
rop. l only hope that YOU are
among the crowds that are
filling the store each day, and
that your trip brings you the
pleasure and the profit, and
best of all, the saving that it
brought KATE HINTON.
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
Boys Blue Serge Suits,
Anniversary Price, $s.45.

: to IS years. These are strict
Iy advocated. fast-colOr fabric,
silk sewed throughout. styled cor
rectly and will give splendid serv-
ice.
Fourth floor, G street.
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
Mems High Shoes,
S6.S5 a Pair.

Mahogany Russian CalisE!n
English Shoes, made with a neat,
narrow toe and long Vamp thA
gives the smart lines OF the sea
Pon's new models. This is q drcSsy
shoe-eXcellent for general wear.
Main floor, Tenth ST.
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
Mems Cowhide Strap
Puttees, $4.25 Pair.

Genuine COUhIdc PutteeE
with grain finish, well made
and n splendid value. In
light tan for Army wear and
In black for chauneurS.
Main door, Tenth ST.
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
Mount Vernon Rag Rugs,
3Ox6O In, $1.35.

These are pretty. fresh Rag
Rugs, woven Of manufacturers
mill ends OF new Bingham in the
old-tlme hit-and-miss patterns, IN
light and dark effects. They are
all heavy. smooth finish, and can
be used on both sides and will
wear splendidly.
Sixth floor. F street.
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
BOYS MADRAS SHIRTS
Anniversary Price, 6Sc

These shirts sre made neck
band style with turn-back cuffs,
OF woven stripe. faSt-color fab
RIGS; 1911 to Il neck.
Fourth floor. G street.
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
Anniversary Sale Of
WOmen's High and Low Shoes, SETS Pair.
No. - Rue de ParadiS,
Paris, France.

Panoe Black Ndskn Lace Shoes dIesy model with Spanish
leather heel A good of sizes in widths from IA to D..
White Kdskn Woodawn Pumps made with small
and French Louis heel. IA o D widths
Longvamp Black
welt sole and leather Spanish heel. IA to D widths.
Iwo-toned Woodawn Pumps
small tongue, handtuTn sole and French Louis heel widths
Black kdkn Lace Shoes, long vamp with straight tip
sole and Spanish leather heel. IA D widths
Black and White Combination Colonial
white hdsk quarter with black quarter
Turn sole and French Louis heel with buckle and IA widths
Not all sizes model but good representation Of the
most desirable sizes model Very specially priced Is pair
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
Mems and Young Mems
Spring OvercoatS,
S16.50.

Full Chesterfield models,
three-picce sleeves md nat
uraI shoulder, slnRle-breaSt-
ed and patch pockets. The
backs arc form fittinE and
beIted, slRntihE pockets with
flaps and velvet collar. They
are lust the weight for
Spring, and come In Cam
bridge and Oxford ErRys,
plain blue ind heather
shades. Sizes 80 TO 81 chest
measure.
Main floor, Tenth st
The Washington times., 1918-02-27

Anniversary Specials in
Reproductions of Sheffield
Plate
These are elegant pieces that
would adorn any table. at most
tempting prices.
Flower Basket. with handle.
fancy pierced pattern-SS.5O.
Comport, engraved design
$3.50.
Water Pitcher. beaded edge
$500,
Casserole. oval shapes 400.
Fruit Dish, engraved design
$500.
Uncovered Vegetable Dish,
ridzed border $3.50.
Main door. 18th st. entrance
The Washington times., 1918-02-27

Anniversary Values IN the Upholstery
and Drapery Section.
We provided attractive of values
Window Shades 75c Each
Handmade Oil Opaque Window Shades made shops
37-nch cloth; mounted Harthom rollers
Silk Upholstery Damask SITS Yard
Splendid shades of blue green and red high quality silk upholstery
damak About one-hal present value
Bordered Curtain Voiles 21c Yard
White and with coored borders floral and shadow designs
al[over patterns suitable curtains and bed
Printed Drapery Linens, $1.15 Yard
designs
onehaf todayS prices
Doubefaced Warp print Creonnes 100 Yard
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
floral patterns in artistic coorings; 81 inches wide.
Imported Cretonnes, 26c Yard
tney suitable cushions
pces light and dark shades excellent qualvery specially priced
Slip Covers From the Above Cretonnes $14.00 Set
Slip Covers for the ordinary 5pece suite of Furniture made from
special CSC allowing IS yards for the making Fit and workman
ship guaranteed.
oor.G stree
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
A Group of Young
Women

were reveling in their find Of
Crepe de Chine Envelope
Chemises, beautifully lace
trimmed, for only $500. 1 saw
these same girls later, on the
first floor, buying Metal Run
Flouncing for evening dresses
at low prices, and one of them
was telling of the smart two
toned Gray Pumps that she
had just bought for S6.75,
while she ordered half a dozen
pairs of Black Silk Stockings
at 80 cents a pair.
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
Kate Hinton Hints About
The Anniversary Sale

Having birthday is alwa.'s
interesting, but when you
have birthday and celebrate
it by sharing your good for
tunes with your friends it is
doubly interesting, so when l
heard that Woodward and
Lothrop were to have a birth
day party all this week 1 just
planned to come down to the
store as many days as l pos
sibly could.
Of course, it is not really
spoken of as a bir+ hday party,
it is called by the more dig
nified name Of
Anniversary Sale,
and when you think of it it is
a great thing for one store to
have served people for thirty
eight years, and served them
so well that each year it has
made more and more friends.
This year l found
Splendid Values In Every
Department.
First of all, l went to the Suit
Department, where l found a
splendid quality Navy Blue
Serge Dress made in such a
stylish new Spring model, for
which l only paid S24.75, and
it was such a splendid value.
1 also bought a snappy-look-
ing tweed coat, just the thing
for early Spring, and later it
will be ideal for a motor coat.
For a Hat to Wear Right
Now,
until 1 decide just the kind of
dress hat that l want, l
bought a plain blue-banded
sailor, and l paid-just S4.75
for it, and it is in the loveliest
soft straw you could possibly
want. 1t looks quite nobby
with the serge dress and the
smart coat.
| ouita 1-pyeled
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
COWHIDE LEATHER
SUIT CASES,
Anniversary Price, $500
Each

Present conditions call FOR LanI
luggage, and these splendid suit
cases will meet every require
neut OF good locks and service.
- and - inch sizes.
Fourth floor. center.
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
Colored Chambray Dresses
for Tiny Tots From 2 to s,
Sl.35.

These are pretty box pleated
models, made high neck and long
sleeves, OF dark blue and light
blue chambray trimmed In white.
and dark brown trimmed In tan.
They wash splendidly and wear
well.
Fourth floor. center.
The Washington times., 1918-02-27
For a Hat to Wear Right
Now,
! quite reveled
In the Exquisite Collars

that ! found, and when ] saw
that those fresh, dainty null
embroidered collars Of which
no woman can have too many
were priced at only 20 cents,
really ! would be ashamed to
tell you how many l bought.