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The Washington times., 1920-07-18

are all directed-they mean to have
control of the Pacific. and 1t is prob
able that the next great war will be
fought for the mastery of that ocean.
"Ifs they began to enter Australia
they would claim citizens rights and
in that case we couldn't refuse. Their
eyes would be ever on Japan.
''Soon they would have a million
men. Meantime they would control
the policy of local areas, and in the
end control the policy OF Australia.
QUESTION IS CLOSED.
"But the question is closed as far
as we are concerned. Great pressure
has been brought to bear on me by
England-and also recently by
France, to reconsider my views.
at has been pointed out that the
japanese were our allies in the war;
that France and England are open to
them; that the question must be re-
garded as closed because the Jap
anese are agitating strongly and
League of Nations must take up the
question.
ITO this I reply:
The, Japanese did not come into
the war in any self sacrificing way
to help their dear ally. England. They
came in impelled by their own inter-
ests, watched their own interests at
every phase of the campaign and they
emerged from the war with smaller
loss than any of the great powers,
and with their position in the world
enormously strengthened. They are
now working up TO an army of
100000 and they are building in
their own shipyards the biggest
battleships the world has known.
EUROPE UNATTRACTIvE.
'1t is true that no restrictions are
put on their entry into France and
England. but there are no attractive
vacancies in those countries. and con-
ditions there are not favorable to
their immigration.
I'VE would have given them the
freedom of Australia also IL we were
sure that they would never come
there.
"As regards the league Of nations,
it may deal with the matter, but that
will not make any difference to our
fixed policy.
I'VE are not selfishly holding out
for advantage. We are fighting for
our lives, then Australia, as we know
it, will be doomed. But they will not
come. We would fight on that issue
If we have to face determination. The
same impulse that made us come into
the great war would operate here, and
the mother country would be on our
side. Her own interests would in
that case also coincide with her in
clinations.
ALSO EFFECTS U. 8.
Further, there is America to con-
slider. The United States has its own
Japanese problem, and it has vital
interests in the Pacific also"
Colonel Lynch adds the following
to the Queensland premier's state
ment:
Since he has been in Europe, Pre-
mier Theodore and other Australians
have been submitted to heavy pres
sure from eminent men in England
and France to accede to a renewal of
the Anglo-Japanese alliance and to
accord citizen rights to Japanese.
mo formal negotiations in this di-
rection have been opened up, but the
French and British governments
sent men of high standing to weaken
Australias anti-Japanese stand.
Premier, Theodore's statement shows
that these efforts have completely
broken down.
1T is obvious that England is un.
able to renew the pact unamended in
the face OF the unfinching opposition
OF Australia, New Zealand, and Can
ada"
The Washington times., 1920-07-18

MISS EvANGELINE JOHN
" son and Miss Katherine
Miller, two prominent New
York society girls. who have
broken their engagements to
marry Englishmen.
The Washington times., 1920-07-18

The manufacturers acting this great
distribution eager bring this great event to end
The greater part of their surplus stocks of Summer Shoes being
disposed Of they don't lot about what they get for what's
left.
So tomorrow start the beginning of the end-he last lap
of the greatest merchandising Washington has
known Don't anything prevent you from getting down to the
Coliseum these last six days of the SALE
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
Somerset County Girls Leaving Home
to Teach

The Pennington Normal school open
ed Tuesday, Sept IA with a large at
tendance class. 115 in number. The
total registration is now $50. Som
erset County is we'll represented, hay-
ing 33 members in the school, They
are Julia Cox, Ruth Homsted, Edna
Ellis, Ida Thompson and Maryery Will
liams from Skowhevan; Helen John
son, Thelma Lawrence, from Madison;
Flora Fletcher, Arson. Lula Gordon,
Miriam Smith Martha Spear, North
Anson; Queenie Hall Flora Head,
Martha Paul. Mary Paul Doris Ro-
well. Solon; Bertha Robinson, Emma
Robinson. Nelma Rollins. Hazel Stuart
bingham: Alta Whorff. Caratunk. Nio-
let SHllwcll. Jackman station: Sarah
Foster. Esther Poland. Athens; Ber@
nice Head, Larone: Helen Ryan. Ella
Wilcox, Fairfield; Dorothy Sewey, My
IA Sewey. Ripley; Ethel Ward, st.
Adams; Bernice Whitten. Laura Viii
Portland.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
TH|RTY.ONE CARL OADS s
Of COAL RECEIVED
Freight Received and Sent Out Over
the Maine Central Railroad for Past
Month

Thirty-one car loads of coal and
three of coke were received in Skow-
hegan during the month of August
over the Maine Central Railroad 9th
er commodities received by freight
were two car loads of corn. five Of
oats and five of other grains One
car load of fresh fruit, one car load of
fancy stone billed to the Central Maine
Power Company. one car load of salt,
three car loads of lumber, one car
load of iron pipe, seven car loads of
machinery, two car loads of cement,
four car loads of automobiles and ten
car loads of miscellaneous. Wood
pulp constituted the biggest eommod-
ity shipped out, Al car loads having
been shipped for the month. Other
commodities shipped were one car
load of hay, two car loads of calves
and cattle, five car loads of hogs, 26
car loads of lumber. two car loads
of fertilizer and five car loads of mis-
cellaneous commodities.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
To the Voters of SkOwhegan

While no thoughts here expressed
can convey even in part my apprecia-
ton for the splendid and almost un-
heard of support accorded NE on cleo
ton day. yet to allow such loyalty to
pass without some humble mention
would indeed be ungrateful
When party ties can be so unani-
mously disregarded and voters ire
spective of politics express their in
dividual preferences, the path of any
candidate so honored becomes clearly
and definitely defined and as your rep
resentative- elect, I offer my untiring
efforts in behalf Of the people and for
the town we SO proudly call our own
whenever and wherever opportunity
arises.
While it was my duty as member
of the Legislature to work and vote
for equal suffrage, yet any such ef-
forts deserve absolutely no credit. To
my mind it i'll becomes candidates and
politicians to go about welcoming and
congratulating the women for obtain
ing that equality which was theirs
from the beginning. Better by far
that such time be utilized in apoligiz-
ing for not having conceded this fact
long ago.
There will be many subjects before
the next Legislature that concerns our
community. Large appropriations
are needed for the Woman's Reforma-
tory A state road should be con
structed from tEnckley to Norridge-
wock. There should be enacted a
4S-hour law for women and children
and industrial schools should be es-
tablshed for manufacturing employ
ees. State pensions for the aged pro-
vided and other similar progressive
and necessary measures should re-
eeive favorable action. How grand
il would be if our citizens could keep
in touch with the onward march of
events and all cooperate for Show
hegans best interests.
Again thanking all who so kindly
gave me their vote of confidence, |
wish to remain.
Respectfully yours,
CLYDE II. SMITH.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
BIG FIELD OF HORSES
FOR THE RACES
The 2:30 Somerset County Race VIII
Be n Great Feature, Where Owners
Earn Oats

All classes are we'll filled for the
races at the Somerset Central Fair
next week. About fifty horses In all
have been entered The 2:15. 2:1S
and 2:20 classes will undoubtedly
bring out the best and largest field
of horses that have started in Maine
this year. One of the classes will
be raced each day with other slower
classes that are all we'll filled. Be
sure and see that 2:30 Somerset
County race where each owner wants
to earn his oats for the winter. Archie
Roderick of Skowhegan will ofticiate
as starter with Alton Goodrich of
Canaan and Judge Frank Withee of
Madison as starter. p. w. Merry,
James Nutting and S. c. Robinson
will be the timers. A local horse
man informed the Reporter yesterday
that he believed, from the examination
of the list of entries that the Som
erset Central event will afford the
best racing ever seen in Somerset
County.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
WH|RL OF GAY DELIGHT
CURE FOR BLUES
Music and Fun With Plenty Show and
Glitter in the Mirth Provoking Con-
traptiOnS

The erry-whirl of the Midway at
Fairview Park will attract many
pleasure seekers at the fair next
week according to the actual book
ings made with the management up to
the present time The ferris wheel
will be turning and the merrygo-
round whizzing to say nothing of the
Wave" arrangement with all of its
jerk and pull THE Gay Girls from
Paree" will be on hand in all their
glory and all sorts of other mirth-
provoking contraptions will entertain
the public generally in this depart
ment of the fair The hawkers and
venders of peanuts and pink lemonade
will not be wanting and from the gate
to the track entrance there will be an
abundance of fun for old and young.
A stroll down the midway will cure
the blues next week at the Skowhe-
gan fair.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
RESUMPTION OF STAND.
ARD TIME ANNOUNCED
SeIectmen Make Important Announce
ment With Regard to Setting Clocks
Back Oct. 9
To the Citizens OF the Town OF Show
hegan:
We believe we voice the wishes OF
large majority of the people of
Skowhegan in asking that all clocks
be set back one hour at midnight,
Saturday evening, October 2, thus re-
turning to Standard Time,
CLYDE II. SMITH
L. G.. TRAFTON
JOSEPH BUTLER
Selectmen OF SkowheEan.

Rev. c. II. Mckinney will conduct
the services next Sunday at the Fed
Grated church and in the afternoon
will go to Hnckley for the same pur-
pose. Dr. o. H. Tracy will preach the
Sunday sermon al Madison in the
morning next Sunday and in the even
ing will conduct services here at the
Federated church. In connection
with the evening services Prof. J. A.
Kendall's orchestra will assist in the
musical program. Rev. Mckinney
conducted the midweek services at
Madison tuesday evening, taking DR..
Tracy's place. The latter WAS to Of
ficiate at a wedding the same evening
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
We WELCOME THE
GIRLS AND BOYS
County Convention of
Young Agriculturists
Important Event TO Occur Next Mon
day and Tuesday in Connection with
Annual Fair

SkoWhegan citizens are at this time
planning a cordial welcome to the 250
boys and girls who are to be their
guests next Monday, it being the oc-
casion of the annual county conven-
ton of the agricultural clubs, first
and foremost, however, local people
must remember that hospitality is an
important phase of this event. c. b.
Hight. G. Allan Wentworth, r. W
Leighton. Carl Curtis and George
Tobey have been appointed to ar
range for the housing of the boys and
girls who will arrive Monday fore
noon. lodging Monday and breakfast
Tuesday in the homes to which they
are assigned 1t will be of great as
sistancc to the committee if the viii
lage residents cooperate to the ex-
tent of literally entertaining the ex-
pected guests. Plans at present are
to have the general headquarters at
Grange Hall on Pleasant street. The
boys and girls will assemble there
between 10 and IL a. m. Monday day
light saving time) for registration and
assignment. The general meeting
will be held at o'clock in the after
noon with Guy F. Williams, County
Project Club leader as chairman. Fol-
lowing the address of welcome and
the response there will be the custom
ary announcements. At $3.50 O'Clock
tho prizes will be awarded and essays
will be read. At $50 the young peo-
pie will assemble for the banquet and
at that time the Star Spangled Ban
ner" will be sung by the convention
members. At 6 o'clock the banquet
will be served followed by toasts and
a social. The exhibits of these clubs
will be shown at the exhibition build
ing In Fairvew Park during the Fair
September 28. 20 and 30. On Tues
day the opening day the club members
will be given free. admittance to the
fair grounds. State Club leader Les
tor Shibles, who succeeds Ralph L.
Mitchell, will be present during the
convention. County Agent Storer
who with Chairman L. H. Goldsmith
Is q dominant factor in the prepara-
tions informed the Reporter Tuesday
that stories and records were being
received in good measure anticipating
the event.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
SKOWHEGAN MAN NOW
IN SERBIA
Errold {. Chase Filling Responsible
Position in Distant Country ior
American Commission

SkoWhegan people VIII be interest
ed to learn that Errold {. Chase, son
of Mr.. and Mrs Eben b. Chase. is now
located in Krushevais, Serbia, where
he is working for the American Com
mission to that country. This is a
welfare organization devoted mostly to
the care of the orphans of Serbia
feeding them and clothing them and
then holding them in orphanages un-
til they can he placed out among the
Serbian families wherever possible.
Mr.. Chase is now assistant business
manager, handling all the stores and
transportation of the commission and
looking after the finances. The COM
mission has several dispensaries and
one or two small hospitals, n special
effort being made TO check the spread
of tuberculosis. These people were
all scattered before the invasion of
the Germans. Australians and Bulgars.
Mr. Chase writes in very descrip-
tive letter something Of the effort of
the people of that section TO obtain
medical treatment. stating that they
come into the dispensaries often
travelling for two and three days in
an oXcart to get medical attention.
always desperately i'll He writes
that he may remain in Serbia for a
year or even more. although his stay
there is as yet more or less indefinite.
The Chicago Tribune of Paris, which
is the only newspaper in Europe
edited by Americans under date of
August H. refers to Mr.. Chase hav-
ing arrived in Paris from Serbia for
a stay until about August 25th, when
he will return to his duties.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
MARRIED LIFE NOT ALL
SERENE
Couple Welded Last July in Skowhe-
gan by Special Permit After Long
Tramp

According to information lately re-
ceived here the married life of Chas.
J. Lockhart and his wire, formerly
Miss Dorothy May Nelson if Lynn,
Mass, is not running Fall together
smoothly. 1t will be recalled that
the couple were married by special
license in Skowhegan July 27th, by
Judge H. II. Brazzell Lockhart at
that time claimed Mainstique, Mich
as his residence and the couple claim
ed they had walked from Lynn into
Somerset County with Solon as their
destination where they believed per-
NIT would be granted them for a spec
dy marriage. The groom was sailor
who was recently transferred to the
bingham, Mass. station, and he now
reports his wife's disappearance to
the police.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
Rebekahs Have Pleasant Meeting

The regular meeting OF the Pris-
ella Rebekah Lodge was held Tues
day evening with a good attendance
and the noble grand, Mrs. Lillian B.
Smith, presiding. Following the US
ual routine OF business a very en-
tertaining program was arranged by
Miss Nellie Crawford, chairman; Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Cheney and Miss
Bernice Foster. Visitors from Ruth
Lodge OF Auburn, Centennial Lodge
of Bingham and Excelsior Lodge of
Bangor graced the meeting with their
presence. At the next meeting in
two weeks, there will be a roll call
and supper at $50 o'clock.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
SOLON FAIR BIG sue.
CESS YESTERDAY
Large Attendance Upon Important
Agricultural Event With Good Dis
plays

The Solon fair yesterday was a big
success. There were many interest
ing things to be considered and the
agriculturists of that section showed
some fine stock and farm produce
Among the cattle exhibitors were
Joseph Natson with twelve head of
white faces and Dana Robbins with
about as many OF the same breed
Other cattle exhibitors were Dana
Robbins. George Drury, Drury and
Davis, T. II. Tuscan. W. r. Tuscan
Josiah French & Son and Leland Nc
Donough. In the horse department
were exhibits made by Walter Hun
newell whose yearlinG trotting bred
colt received blue ribbon. Jonah
French, Moses and Charles French and
Ernest Whipple. Sheep we're shown
by Charles French and hogs by O. O..
Vittum, Lester Cooley. Robt. Cross
and Christine Adams. Agricultural
Clubs having young swine. In
Grange Hall there were lot OF fine
exhibits. Mrs. F. w. Page had
some beautifully down crochet and
needework; Mrs. Meader York had
fancywork and quilts were shown by
Jonah Spaulding. Mrs Florence
Miner had canned goods and the
Girls Club had some splendid ex-
hibits Potatoes were shown by the
Boys Club and some splendid canned
exhibits Potatoes were shown hy
the members OF the Boy Club and
exhibitors OF agricultural produce
were Mrs. c. f. Robinson. Joseph
Natson. Philemon Cooley and Will
lard Cross. The horse pulling con-
tests were features of the day. Fred
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
Elizabeth Dyer's Candy Kitchen Re-
opened

Elizabeth Dyer announces the re-
opening of her candy kitchen at 20
Madison avenue (upstairs) where she
will continue the production of choco-
lstes, bon bons, and specialties
Nuts salted to order and party orders
solicited. She thanks the public for
their patronage, the past season and
hopes for a continuance during tha
coming months.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
OLD LANCEY STORE At
HARTLAND SOLD
G. NJ. Lancey Sells an Old Established
Business TO Mrs. BERTHE W. Hanson

An important business transaction
has occurred in Hartland by means
of which G. NJ. Lancey has sold his
block and dry goods and grocery en-
terprse to Mrs. BERTHE w. Hanson
Mrs. Hanson has for some time con
Quoted a millinery business in the post
office block but will remove to her re-
cent purchase. Mr.. Lancey Is mov-
ing his family from their home over
the store to the Blake property near
by. The Lancey store has long been
prominent in business activities in
Hartland as the last owner by the
name succeeded his father.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23

The fall schedule OF train service
goes into effect next Sunday The
early morning train out and the late
incoming train will be both taken of.
The new schedule will be as follows:
week days. trains arrive at 7.4o a. m.
11:15 q. m. As p. M; leave 500
a. M. Has a. N. . 80 p. IA. The
Sunday train leaves at S25 a. m. and
arrive at 11:25 a. m.
Mrs. Elizabeth Dyer has retdrned
from her summer vacation spent
with her mother Mrs. May Williams Of
Hartland.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
BURKE TRIAL IN
NOVEMBER
Judge Wilson Agrees
Continuance
Council on Both Sides Readily Agree
Prior Business Engagements Cause
Delay

John Burke will not bc tried for
murder of Nelson w. BARLEY until
Wednesday. November q. when court
will convene at $50 a. m. Judge
Scott Wilson of Portland the Justice
at the present term Of the Supreme
court. agreed to this continuance fol
lowing the motion OF Thomas Leigh.
one of the attorneys for the defense
in the case. Council on both sides
we're agreeable to this arrangement.
Prior engagements made by some of
the attorneys and a misunderstanding
as to dates were given as reasons
for the request for postponement.
Burke was not brought into the court
room.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23

Sanborn Of skowhegan winning first
money. his fine pair OF horses drawing
% feet. Other contestants were ]. F.
Keene. Allen Hodgdon. G G. Palmer,
A. c. Heald and Lester Bosworth.
In the light class Asher Davis. W. r.
Tuscan and Byron Slipp- we're the
contestants.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
CAPT. JOHN n. MERRILL
AGAIN IN SERVICE
After Period of Inactivity in Mill
tary Circles Former Sk0Whegan Boy
Re-enliSts

Captain John Nelson Merrill. son of
Mrs. Miriam Merrill and the late DR..
John y. Merrill of this place, who
has been prominently identified with
military activities since his boyhood
has again entered the United States
Army and has been ordered to re-
port at San Francisco. He holds the
Cayelry commission and at the time
of being discharged Oct. IS. 1919, after
returning from the front. held a Ma
ior's commission. Information has
not yet been received as to where he
will be stationed
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
Hereford Auction

After the sale Of registered Here
ford stock at the auction IN connection
with Wesserunsett Valley Fair at
Athens. October G, there will be
sale of unregistered and grade stock.
These animals are not cataloged but
are OF the very highest class and will
be shown on the fair grounds. Others
desiring to make sales in this way
should communicate at once with the
Sales manager at Athens.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
Alleged BssEe Car Stepped

Last night toward the close Of the
Solon fair. r. B. Cole and other
deputies stopped an automobile in
Solon village driven by Joe Laoose
and Iacose Immediately took to she
woods. A posse was formed and
search wa begun Immediately. The
men in the car with LAcose It 10 sz-
derstood claim they had hired Laeoss
to drive them thru to Waterfalls. The
car was supposed to contain liquor
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
INFANT POPULATION ON
INCREASE
Unusual Incident ri the State Reform-
atory In Which Five Babies Arrive
In % Hears

The infant population at the Re-
formatory was constantly increased
during 80 hours the first OF the week.
One baby WAS born Monday morning,
two came IN with their mothers and
Tuesday another woman was commit
ted with twin boys three weeks old
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
Defeated CANDIDATE IS
RECOVERING
Y. 8. Burrill Whose Condition Was
Feared to be Serious Improving

Hartland, September 21-F S. Bur-
rill, the Democratic nominee for sher-
If who was deafeated at the polls
the 18th was taken quite i'll on Thurs
day last with numbness of his limbs.
At first paralysis was feared, but a
physician was called who pronounced
It case of low blood circulation. At
this writing he is with his family in
their village homs.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
Healey- Bailey

A quiet wedding took place at the
Universalist parsonage on Forest ST.
Sunday evening at O'Clock when Miss
Greta N. Bailey, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Josiah Baiely, and Harold Hea-
ley, son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. s. Healey,
were united in marriage by Rev. Sid
ney ]. Willis, pastor Of the First Uni
versalist church. Mr.. and Mrs. Hea-
ley have many friends In town who
will wish for them a prosperous and
happy welded life
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
NOTICE

Owing to low water in the reservoir
we are obliged to begin pumping from
the river. All water pumped will be
chlorinated but as an added precau-
tion all water for domestic purposes
should be boiled.
1w39 SKOWHHGAN WATER co.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23
NEW PORTLAND

Men wanted to cut 1000 cords white
birch. silver birch, beech and maple
Will pay $500 per cord and charge
s1.25 per day for board. Good QUITTING 8
and good board. Taylor Bros. Bing-
ham. 1wS9s
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-09-23

Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bates. ac-
companied by her sister Cora Mc1n-
tire are to leave soon their home IN
Cornville and to go to Floriaa.