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The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13
OBLIGED, BUT :

The. Empire is obliged for the good will expressed in the Dispatchs congratulations upon the appoint ment of its editor to public office by President Wilson. But if what the Dispatch says is true, that the editor of The Empire is bitterly partisan and his appointment merely signifies reward for partisan services, if there is basis for the inti- election safe only because the editor The Elm pre cannot be confirmed and qualify for the office to which the President nominated him, until af- ter the of the returns is complete (the Col leetor of Customs being member of the Canvassng Board) the appointment ought not to be confirmed by the Senate.
 The editor of The Empire has held official po- sition or honor trust responsibility in any political organization in Alaska. The Empire, a newspaper, has urged both Democrats and Republi- cans iH Alaska to make the Democratic Republi- can parties useful instruments for good government and the advancement of Alaska. The Empire has supported Democratic candidates the Democratic organization in Alaska because the organization and its candidates have represented definite principles and policies of government They have shown a spirit of cooperation and stood constructive de- velopment They have represented the American principle of self government in this Territory It has supported Democratic candidates and the Demo- cratic organization because they democratic rather than because they have been Democratic It has failed to support Republicans when they are democratic.
 If thu editor of The Empire has been partisan in the sense of trying embarrass members of any po- Iifca party the performance of any duty of try Ing to Impede progres. of trying to make people
 &I N14AE&E
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13

boy, and we never got any medals for good behavior in spite of the lam- mings.
 Every boy knows that he will be better to his children when they ar rive than his parents are to him. But he won't.
 Most of mans plans are changed by his wife. If they were not he would probably be in the Pen or in the Poor House. gavs
 And the woman who has a cake and candy headache can't understand why a man will let his appetite for booze ruin his health.
 And what has become of the old fashioned man who used to go to a chicken fight every Saturday night.
 A farmers idea of a dude is a man who insists on calling a fiddle violin.
 Ten days after marriage she gets mad if he won't let her wait on him. And ten years after marriage,f if he wants her to do something for him, she will snort: "Who was your nigger this time last year?"
 One divorce case attracts more at tention than do the other ninety nine married couples who are behav- ing themselves and making the best of things.
 It doesn't take a married man long to learn that it isn't safe to tell his wife twice about some other wo- man who ic oOod 1ookipp
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13

popular that others might profit by it, of mis- representation under any circumstance, he deserves consideration of any kind, and the Senate should repudiate his nomination for Collector of Customs
 The Empire has every reason to believe that the verdict of the community is that it is not guilty of the charge of bitter partisanshp, partisanshp is generally understood.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13
JUNEAU MERCHANT
 LEAVES FOR EAST
 TO PURCHASE GOODS

A. Shoucair, manager of the Lead CT Store, left on the Alaska for the South and East, on a buying trip. He expects to do most of his buy ing in New York, where he will spend some time.
 MT. Shoucair says the Leader Store is to be enlarged; another floor is to be added Upon his re- turn he will have stock enough to meet the increased trade.
 MT. Shoucair will be gone two or three months. During this time he will be in San Francisco, Chicago and New York. He will also visit relatives in Seattle.
 Juneau is going ahead" said Mr. Shoucair, "and the merchants look forward to very prosperous year."
 Tho best cup of coffee in town,
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13
Luke McLuke Says


 Luke McLuke Says
 Every man imagines that there is only one great problem in the world and that is the one that is worrying him.
 Some people are lucky and do not know it. What would be left of Mexico by this time if Germany had not butted in and sunk the Lusitania
 The fellow who used to put in his time worrying over the extermina- tion of the American Bison is now mourning the passing of the Cigar Store Indian.
 When we contended that every man makes his own hell, a mean cuss asked us to amend the state ment to read: Every man who mar ries."
 A modern mothers idea of disci- pline is to fuss all day with the children without whipping them. But we don't know that it makes much difference. Our mother used to lam the daylights out of us when we were
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13

The reelection of J. L. McPherson as secretary and manager of the Alaska Bureau of Seattle Chamber of Commerce will be pleasing to all Aaskans. MT. Me Pherson is of exceptional abilities and is an enthusiastic friend of Alaska. He knows, the Ter ritory-all sections of it-and he is loyal to each part of it. He is tireless worker and is doing great work to keep the Territory before the people of the Nation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13
Flight Over Sea.
{ (Popular Mechanics. )

Announcement has been made by the Royal Aero Club of Great Britain of the repostng of the Daily Mails $50,O00 transatlantic-fight prize The terms of the contest remain the same in the past. The award will be made to the first airman who com pletes within 72 hours less, flight between any point in the United States, Canada Newfoundland, and any point in Great Britain Ireland ma chine may not alight land eroute but it may do water and likewise halt for repairs
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13

We have protected the Fatherland rom its enemies. We are undefeat- ed. We have snared the armies Of the enemy into the Fatherland so that you might have a look at them. We have broken the enemys fist with our loyal German noses. We have bruised the enemy's toes with the seats of our loyal German pants. We have broken the butts of the enemy's rifles with our loyal German skulls. We have outrun the enemy. Remain proud and German. We are victorious"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13

Lieutenant Crit Holman and Lieutenant Thomas Fnnegan, army aviators both well known in the Cook inl& country, wish to have try at carrying the U. s. mails in arplanes from Anchorage to in- teror points, Good idea, with the suggestion that If they get the job this winter they make their point of departure Seward instead of Anchorage in order that may get our mail over here in less time than it now takes Anchorage Times.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13
The Victorious Hun

As we understand the speech made by General von Einem, in the evac- uation of the Rhine provinces, this is what he said to the inhabitants of the Rhineland:
 "Our victorious army greets you.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13

Huh!
 Well" said the Friend, have you found that two can live as cheaply as one?"
 "No," replied Mrs. Youngwife. "Af- ter going over the bills for last month l have decided that there is either no truth in that saying or else my husband must have been a very extravagant fellow when he was sin gle"
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13
The Greatest Stone

The greatest diamond in the world Is not the KOhinoOr; There is a gem that's greater still, Of this one girl is sure. She would not part with 1t for
 worlds,
 Though ten bucks it might bring; It is the chip she proudly wears In her engagement ring.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13
BITS OF BY-PLAY Dy Luke xcLuks NsIN1
 E% x4R9 Copyright by Cileil1aH M
 EnQuirez .~sS


Fact If you are broke, you can depend Your welcome cold and glum will be; But, if you have the coin to spend, You're sure of hospitality.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13

Politics" says President Wilson, may be called science" It may but generally it is called thing whole lot worse than that.-(Macon Tele- graph)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13

We have become accustomed to sacrifices in tLe last two fiscal years that all we mean when we say going to get suit is that we're going to send the old one the cleaners again. (Ohio State Journal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13
Kissed and Made Up

Joe Kiss and Julia, Kiss, of Canton, Ohio, were divorced once, but they have remarked and are living as happy as two kisses should.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13

J. s. Morgan Transfer phone will be No. 55, at the Nelson Shoe Store, until the Renovatory resumes business. St
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13

Prohibition will improve Milwaukee," says an Eastern newspaper. Let hope There is one thing certain, it will not make her
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13
Names Is Names

Dr. Rob Graves is practicing medi- cine in Concord, N. H.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13

Notwithstanding all that Congress has said. food is about be shipped from the United States to Ger many. If Congress does not like it, it talk some more-( Washington Post)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13

Nothing finer has come out of this than this line from an eptaph in British graveyard in France: For your tomorrow they gave their today" - London Truth)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13

} That Europe and Africa are the only continents that have more wo- men than men and the reverse was the case in Africa until recent years
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13
Stranee!

He has some coin, his clothes are
 swell,
 And he is honest, too, I hope; But, when he stops at a hotel, He always cops cake of soap.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13

Lloyd George. King George and George Clemen- ceau-By George. they ought to get peace, somehow! -(I4os Angeles Herald)
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13
Gosh

Will Tankem is a Prohibition spot ter in Bridgewater, Maine. You would think that a fellow with name like that would be selling booze instead of confiscating it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13
Paw Knows Everythinq

Willie-Paw, what does decollete mean?
 Paw-Half naked, my son.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13

That rusty grate can be cleaned with black lead allowed to remain on the metal for day or two to ab- sorb the rust before the metal Is polished?
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13
Oh!

What is the Prussian Diet, any way?" asked the Old Fogy, as he looked up from his newspaper.
 "Frankfurters, weiners and Timber ger cheese, I suppose" replied the Crouch.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13
What?

(Coldwater (Ohio) News) Luke, what has become of the old fashioned country editor who used to run column weekly dubbed Pencil and Scissors '
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13
Our Daily Special

Most Of Us Measure Our Happi- ness By The Size Of Our Bank Rolls
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13

Tho best cup of coffee in town, at the Alaska Grill.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13
Hooray

Mothers happy, bless her soul,
 She's looking mighty pleasant; She's ordered up ton of coal
 For Fathers Christmas present.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13

Wringing out cloth in hot water ting on furniture cream, will result in high polish that will not finger mark.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13
HINTS FOR HOUSEWIVES

That a book umbrella or a filding glass box has been invented to per init men to write out of doors when it rains.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-02-13
Trouble

Trouble Do not go hunting trouble, bo, Sit down and sing a song, And you will find, first thing you know, Your share will come along.
 -Uuke McLuke.) Of trouble I'll accept my share, But what makes me feel blue Is, I am oft required to bear The other fellows too.
 -(Newark Advocate.)
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
Circle Meets With MIS-.
Phll0 Steward.

The missionary circle OF the First
Baptist church met at the home of
Mrs. Philo Steward last Friday after
noon. The subject was Roger Will
liams" a selection, Roger VIII
liams National Baptist Enterprises, .
was read by Mrs. Steward. A talk on
the life OF this early colonist was Civ
en- by Mrs. Minnie Merry. This was
followed by a prayer and the singing
of two songs Faith OF Our Fathers"
and My Soul Be On Thy Guard" An
interesting article, Roger Williams,
Apostle of Soul and Liberty" was
given by Mrs. Minnie knight and Mrs.
Florence Huntington. Other articles
were THE True Success of Roger
Williams" read by Mrs Annie Nolin,
and World Wide Influence" by Mrs.
Charles Kicker. Following this was
flag drill by five little girls. Re-
freshments OF ice cream and cake
were served.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
Special Meeting of Painters Union

Skowhegan Painters Union No 900
has recently leased for one year,
rooms for headquarters over Ira Nor
ton Clothing Store. A special meet
ing was held in the new apartments
last Friday evening. Plans were
formed :or repairing the rooms and
this was done the following day. They
were thoroughly cleaned. papered
and painted by members of the union.
This organization was formed APP
ril p, 1911 Al present there are
about 30 members. The president is
Hugh Breingan; financial secretary.
James l.. Johnson; corresponding
secretary. Roy /. Savage; business
agent. Orrin Packard, treasurer,
Fred Hollis
The local Plumbers Union will also
hold It's meetings in the hall above
referred 10
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
A Surprise Party

On Tuesday last a surprise party
was given Mrs Amanda Witham at
her home on Middle street. by Mr. and
Mrs. Eugene Witham In the after
noon, Mrs. Witham made a call on
/ friend and upon her return was
greeted by her relatives who reside
n town This was surely a surprise
IS there was not any one at home ex-
ept the immediate family when she
eft earlier in the afternoon.
six o'clock dinner was served the
table being prettily decorated for the
occasion in the center of which was
large birthday cake that was made
for the occasion by Mrs. John Phil
lips. Mrs. Witham received many
gifts and postcards. During the eve
ming the kitchen was cleaned and
dancing was enjoyed by all Music
was furnished by her son, Perley
Witham, The guests returned to
their homes at a very late hour all
wishing Mrs. Witham many happy
returns of the day and hoping TO
meet on the same occasion next year
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
ARTHUR CAYOUETTE DIES
At WATERv|LLE
End Came ut Half Past Three, Yes.
terday Afternoon

Many Somerset County friends will
be grieved to learn OF the death of
Arthur Cayouette. which occurred at
his home on Prospect street in Wat
eryille. yesterday afternoon. He had
been i'll for two weeks with influen-
"a. which speedily developed into
pneumonia
Mr. Cayouette's birthplace was in
Skowhegan, thirty-four years ago. He
was the son of Joseph and Amelia
(Vigue) Cayouette of this place. His
father passed away when he was very
young His mother was married the
second time to Richard Lessor OF this
town Mr.. Cayouette attended the
grammar schools and then went to
New York city where he took a
course in plumbing On returning to
Skowhegan, he became employed by
Steward & Marston and has been in
their employment ever since.
In June, 1913. Mr.. Cayouette was
married to Miss Cora Poulin, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs Edmund Poulin of
this place, The bride, while in Skow
hegan, was engaged in the millinery
business In the store now occupied
by Mrs Robert Duren) Ordway.
Soon after Mr. and Mrs. Cayouette
were married, they moved to Water
Vile. where he has been working for
Steward & Marston. They are the
parents of three children. Lucy, aged
four, Irene, age three and Adrian,
one year old.
Mr.. Cayouette was member of the
Knights of Columbus, the Fraternal
Order of Eagles, and of the Catholic
church. He was a we'll respected
man and very efficient in his work.
Much sympathy is expressed for the
widow and little ones,
He is survived by his wife and chill
dren, already mentioned, his mother,
Mrs. Richard Lessor, one brother.
George Cayouette of North Avenue,
two half brothers, Edward and Philip
Lessor and two half sisters, Misses
Fedora and Margaret Lessor, all of
SkoBhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
Board OF Trade Meeting

\ meeting under the auspices Of
the Skowhegan Board of Trade. to
which all citizens are invited will be
held at the municipal court room.
next Tuesday evening at 80. D. H.
Perkins. secretary OF the Portland
Chamber of Commerce will be the
principal speaker Mr. Perkins will
be recalled as a former principal of
the Skowhegan high school and a
former superintendent OF the Skow-
hegan- Madison school district. Since
leaving Skowhegan he has been sup
erintendent OF the Portland public
schools
Mr.. Perkins visit here at this time
is with reference to the project now
on foot to build very large pier in
Portland harbor The cost will be
something like Sl5Q00o0 II is be-
lieyed that very great volume of
business could be attracted 10 that
city BY such a pier, which would re
suit 10 the prosperity, not only of
Portland but of the entire State 1t
is proposed to ask the legislature to
Issue bonds for this construction and
Mr. Perkins is here to explain the en-
tire plan All are urged to attend
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
W. Z. T. L. Meeting

The " { 7. L. held a meeting last
Tuesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. O. Smith on Water street. The
former president, Mrs. Lizzie Marble
conducted the devotional exercises.
The program. under the direction of
Miss Iva Jackins, consisted of read
ings as follows a True Account of
the Days Happenings" Mrs Cora
Nye; What of the Future?" Miss Iva
Jaekins. Sound the Jubilee" Miss
Louise H. Coburn; plans for the
Jubilee" Miss Gertrude Weston; !;
Needs of the World" Mrs Lizzie
Newton; poem. The Badge of the
Ribbon White" written by Mrs. Grace
Coburn Smith read by Miss Iva
Jackins.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13

r.ed tossr. - He.ae L4gisl lature.
saasz Nr Patterson 8a5 4erg active
and doubtless in atfluea,4. in defeat
~ - lest oi 40 8.l mo result
~ IL q uuHe dNadIson IN 1895,
de l. il health. ae sold ne old
homestead aaa moved to North Anson
village. whore he spent the declin-
.tg sear= Of Ms lie
Tn funeral services we're held at
tao o'clock friday. at the late home
on Main street, the Rev T. B. HIATT of
Bingham officiating The Murray
Barraby quartet rendered two beau
tiful selections Come Unto Me"
and Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere"
Tae interment was in Sunset Gene
tery. He leaves to mourn his loss. a
VIE, one son, Professor Thomas Leon
Patterson of Kingston, Ontario, Can
ada; several cousins and many
friends.
Words indeed. are but idle things
and il may be that the heavens seem
as brass" but we must not forget that
God IS in His heavens and all's we'll
with the world even though He
from time TO time takes those who
are dear 70 US
Life Is response to the order of
Nature"
Therefore, this world is but a tenn
porary abode at best and those of US
who are older must expect to ans
Wer the summons TO come up higher
to permanent home beyond the
stars. leaving the affairs of life for
other hands to care for. May great
peace and strength from on high
come 20 the afflicted, for while the
loved one cannot again come 10 US
We may go to him and how happy
may the reunion in heaven be
One sweetly solemn thought
Comes to me Ger and Ger.
That l am nearer my home today.
Than I've ever been before.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
SCHEDULE OF TRAINS
CHANGED MONDAY
Evening Train, Arriving and Depart
ing, u Feature OF the New Program

Perhaps as early as six months ago
movement was set Oh foot - T.
arrange Skowhegan's train schedule
Early in the present year. this dis
cussion was closed by q unanimous
agreement at a board Of trade meet
ing and the result laid before the
Maine Central Railroad officials
They granted the request as far as
possible and the new schedule went
into effect last Monday morning The
most notable change is the cancela-
ton of the early forenoon mail which
formerly arrived here at eight O'clock
The first incoming mail at present IS
HIS a. m. Other passenger and
mail trains arrive at sos and 800
o'clock p. m
The passenger and mail trains
leaving at 500 and 11:45 a. m. re
main unchanged. The mixed train.
which formerly left at one o'clock,
has been cancelled and the passenger
train departing at 7:10 p. m. has
been added. The Sunday schedule
remains unchanged "a passenger and
mail, arriving at HIPS a. N.
1t is expected that orders will be
received for the r. F. D. carriers
who formerly left as soon as posi-
BILE after the arriving of the 500 a
m. mail. (now cancelled) not 10 start
out until the arrival OF the lbs a
m. train. However, thus far. no word
from the postal department has been
received and II. F. D. departures from
the Skowhegan postoffiee remain as
formerly
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
-Beauty Parlorss Have New Proprie.
tor

Mrs Fred Turner announces the
sale OF her Beauty Parlors,1 to Mrs.
G. b Warrington. who will take pos
session on March oath. Mrs Turner
was the first to establish room of
this kind in Skowhegan to do mani
cure work. etc. The business was
started by her about Is years ago.
Four years later. she sold to Mrs Eva
Greene. who resold to Mrs. Flora
Dealey and later Miss Linnie Weston
became the proprietor Two years
ago. Mrs Turner bought back the
business, and has been having excel
lent success. there having been a
great increase In patronage during
this time. This prosperity, she is
sure Will attend her successor in the
enterprise. Mrs. Turner Is selling on
account Of III health, and will contin-
se, at her own home on Bush street,
the work OF ehiropody. which she has
done In the past