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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-05

some sacred corner of perfect world.
Is 1t that yesterdays dissipatlon-yes.
was drunk overnight, drunk in
new way. was drunk with the
thought OF you, the longing for you.
picked big handful of roses, and
in my mind gave them into your hands.
And I thought you smiled and said:
"'Well done, good and faithful
servant. Enter Paradise
$50 | followed you to your home
in the Nirginiun country. 1t was a
dream. all except the roses. and those
| laid in front of the box where keep
your letters aud sketch ! made of
you when we we're young and glad
when | was young and glad. For
um an old man. Sheila, In all that
makes men old. My step is quick
still my eye is sharp, and my brain
beats fast. but my heart Is ancient.
am an ancient of days, without hope
or pleasure. save what pleasure comes
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-05

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the First National Bank
for the choice of directors will be
held at the banking rooms. Tuesday
January 10 at ten o'clock in the morn
ing. The annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Skowhegan Trust
Company will be held at the Direct
ors Rooms in the Trust Company
building on Wednesday, January IL.
ut two o'clock In the afternoon for
the purpose of electing officers and
transacting any other business that
may come before the meeting.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-05
". II. Hight Is Wee President 0i
Maine automobile Dealers
Association

At the recent annual meeting OF
the Maine Automobile Dealers Asso-
citation held in Augusta. Myron u. Kid
der of Portland was elected president:
Walter II. Hight of Skowhegan. vice
president; Ira Belyea- Of Waterville,
secretary and treasurer: II. c. Nc
Morrison of Brunswick: W. H. Hight
of Skowhegan. Perley NJ Lawrence
Of Augusta Stanley w Johnson OF
Sanford. John Morton of Pennington.
Perley Ripley of South Paris. Y. s.
Darling of Auburn. L. Y. Eldridge OF
Bangor and F. F. Harrison of Houlton,
directors.
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(Continued from Last Week.
CHAPTER XIII. -



With deep sigh, the planter raised
his head from the table where he was
writing, and looked out upon the lands
he had made his own. They lay on
the Thomas river, a few hours horse
back travelling from Spanish Town, the
capital. and they had the advantage
of a plateau formation, with noun
tains in the far distance and ravlnes
and valleys everywhere.
Now his eyes wandered over the
space where were the grandilla. with
ifs blossom like a passion 1ower, the
black Tahiti plum, with its bright pink
tassel-hlossom, and the fine mango
trees, loaded half with fruit and half
with bud. In the distance, were The
guinea cornfields of brownish hue the
cotton fields, the long ranges of negro
houses like matched cottages, the PEN
gum hedges, with their beautiful red,
blue. and white convolvulnses the
lime. logwood, and bread-fruit trees.
the avocado-pear. the feathery bam-
boo, and the jackfruit tree and he
tween the mountains and his OWN
sugar estates. negro settlements and
pens. He heard the flight of parrots
chattering, he watched the floating
humming-bird.
1t was Dyck Calhoun.
With an impatient air he took M
the sheets that he had been reading
Christmas day was on his nerves. The
whole town of Kingston. with its
twenty 10 thirty thousand inhabitants
had hut one church. If he entered il.
even today, he would have seen no
more than hundred and fifty To tws
people; mostly mulattocs-
bronze .ornaments"-and peasants
in shay trousers, jackets Of coarse blue
cloth, and no waistcoatS, with one or
TWO magistrates a dozen gentlemen or
50, and probably twice that number of
ladies'. Ii was not an island given over
Ia picty or to religious habits.
But let Dyck tell his own story. The
lnpers he held were sheets of u letter
he was writing to one from whom he
lad heard nothing since the night he
IN the navy. and that was
nearly three years before.
This was the letter:
My Dear Friend
you will see address you as you
have done me In the two letters hive
had from you in the past. You will
never read this letter, but ! write it
as IL you would. For you must know
! may never hope for personal inter
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-05
Skor hogan Girls Are Stars In Aubura

Maine School of Commerce teams
continued their winning streaks last
Friday evening on the Auburn Hail
conrt when the girls team came from
behind and nosed out "A to 10 vie
tory over the girls SeXtet from Sko~-
hogan High. For more than two per-
RODS of the game it looked as II the
girls would prove too much for the
Auburn sextet but in the closing min
utes Of play splendid squirt by the
Auburn girls netted several baskets
in row. and after overcoming q
1914 lead turned the tables on the
visitors by establishing lead, Though
slender the lead carried them through
to win The summary of the Show
hnran fnams is as fnllnMS.
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Notice 10 Changers

The Fourth degree members that
wish to take the Fifth degree and join
the Pomona at the annual meeting
January 10 and II. will leave their
name and initiation fee with the Sc
cretary. S. F. Emerson at 10 Mechanic
street. Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-05

Miss Loantha Pike of Cornville re-
turned to Cambridge Monday to re-
sumo her duties as school teacher in
that town.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-05
Totals

At the end of the first period Of the
game the Commerce team lei 81.
Skowhegan took the lead in the sec
ond neriod. l4-lS. but in the final per-
Tod Commercial players found them
selves and outScored their opponents
10 to l. Miss Christine Bission'
Miss Virginia b Stinchtield and Miss
Louise Stinchfeld of Skowhegan
and Miss Leeman and Miss Barnes OF
Auburn were the stars of the game.
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Sports nj the Bowiodrome

The following high strings for tho
mast week we're In order at the Bow
'odrome on Water street:
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Annual Meeting OF SkoWhegan Banks

(To be conunued)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-23

on Peachtree. in compliment to her Junior league visitors and the guests of Mrs. Joseph D. Rhodes.
 Miss Laura Hilliard and Miss Mad cline Walton. both of Pittsburg, are visiting Miss Stearns, and Miss Au- gusta Leovy and Miss Eleonor Hall, also of Pittsburg, are the guests of Mrs. Rhodes.
 The tables was lovely with pink, yellow and white snapdragons.
 Covers were laid for Miss Stearns, Miss Hilliard. Miss Walton. Miss Leovy, Miss Hall, Mrs. Rhodes, Miss Alice Stearns and Mrs. Ii. l. Stearns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-23
JUNIOR LEAGUE CONVENTION

An account of the meeting of the Junior League convention in Atlanta. written by Louise Dooly appeared in the Atlanta Constitution telling of the useful work done by these attrac- tive young women.
 Miss Dooly says of two charming social events:
 The very lovely assemblage of young women from most of the prin- cipal cities of the United States and from few cities in Canada. who form the Atlanta convention of Junior Leagues of America now in session. came within an ace of being deprived of representation from Montreal. The circumstances came out at the barbe- cue luncheon at Druid Hills Golf club yesterday, at which the entire con venttion was gathered after the first business session, which occupied the morning.
 When the official entertainment program was sent in adavnce to Mon treal. as to all the leagues, the Can adian girls were much puzzled. so they say, over the word "barbecue." When they looked it up in a diction- ary, the definition was "a slaughter" Feeling that this was mistake, they sought another distionary, only to find the meaning "a killing" Much alarmed, but still hopeful. they found third dictionary. which gave the same definition, but in a little foot note admitted that a barbecue might be feast" And so Montreal risked d coming, and the pretty delegates from the Canadian city were among the most appreciative guests at the long tables among the trees on the golf 1fnko Nrh h eIa was served which they first went to see while it was in course of prep aration in the pits in a nearby ravine.
 Overseas Girls
 No entertainment in the elaborate program prepared for the visitors, at tractive as is all this program, is likely to surpass in picturesque beauty and enjoyment this outdoor affair. with the grass of the golf course at its smoothest. the trees just reaching their fullness of tender green and the crisp air and cloudless blue sky making a perfect setting for the youth and enthusiasm that marked the company around the tables.
 The girls themselves were an al turing part of the picture, most of them wearing the gayest of sport clothes. although quite scattering wore their more formal luncheon serges and silks.
 One of the most interesting groups was the Overseas Girls" the Junior league members from many cities who went over for service with the A. E. r. Presiding at the smaller table at which they were gathered was Mrs. Willard Straight, Of New York. now president of the National Junior league, who headed the war service Of the league and directed the re- cruitins of the overseas girls.
 Miss Marion Stearns was hostess Wednesday at luncheon at her home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-23
Col. and Mrs. Smith Hosts at LOUely
 Rose Fete

There is no social event of the year that Is more eagerly anticipated or more thoroughly enjoyed than the annual garden party given by Col. and Mrs. T. O. Smith.
 Years ago, when Colonel and Mrs. Smith made their home with Colonel Smiths father the late pr. Joseph R. Smith, the custom was established of sharing with their friends, the first blooming of the roses, and during the war. when there was a lapse in this particular hospitality, April seemed quite "out of joint"
 "Gardenview.' their handsome home con Graymont Heights. is wonderfully located. overlooking, as 1t does, very extended stretches of wooded lands with the blue ridge of the mountains tn the distance toward the south and north.
 The house. an English half tim bored structure, has an entraneing garden on formal lines which is en- closed by a splendid hedge and cen tered with q sundial. There are pergolas and arched entrances to this formal garden. that are glorified at this season by a wealth of bloom-the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-23
MRS. SMITH HosTESs

Mrs. Allen Smith entertain>d at delightful luncheon yesterday as the Southern club in honor of Miss Mar garet Smith, lovely bride-elect
 The table was adorned with a plaque of Sweetheart roses and sweet peas. Those who enjoyed this hos pitality were Miss Margaret Smith, Mrs. Glenn Liadell. Mrs. T. w Me Fadden of Pittsburg. Mrs. E. J. Tay- Tor of Jackson, Miss, Mrs. James Arthur Smitk. AIrs MacIin Smith Miss Kate Earle Terrell. Miss Anna Crandall Mrs, Emmet Smith. Mrs. Vernon Whitaker Mrs F. A Bryant, Mrs. J. H. MeCune and Miss Ellen Stanley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-23
FRECKLES
Now Is the Time to Get Rid of
 These Ugly Spots

There's no longer the slightest need of feeling ashamed of your freckles. as Othine-double strensth--is guaranteed to remove these homely spots.
 Simply get an ounce of othine-double srrength-from any druggist and apply . little of it at night and morning and you should soon see that even the worst freckles nave begun to disappear. while the lighter ones have vanished entirely. It is seldom. that more than an ounce is need = to completely clear the skin and gain . beautiful clear complexion.
 Be sure to ask for the double strength Othine as this is sold under guarantee of money back if 1t fails to remove frecklss. --Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-23
NKS. TYLER HONORS BRIDE-ELECT

Mrs. B. F Tyler entertained at a beautiful luncheon yesterday in honor of two lovely brides-elect, Miss Leon ora Ha ssinger and Miss Hallie Porter.
 The table with it's cover of cluny lace was centered with big basket of varicolored sweet peas. The chairs of the guests of honor were adorned with bouquets of Bride 'oses tied with tulle in the bridal colors.
 Those included in Mrs. Taylors lovely hospitality were: Miss Has singer. Miss Porter, Mrs. T. w. Mar tin, Mrs E. Francis McCrossin, Mrs. John Farley, Mrs. Al c. Gerber. Miss Virginia Hassinger. Miss Evelyn Let son, Mrs. W. F. Tyler, Mrs. R. NJ Goodall.
 MRS. KAUFMAN HONORED
 Mrs. Bert Wheelock will honor Mrs. Ralph Odell Kaufman of Helena, Mont. with a lyric party on Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-23
MRS. ROLLING POWELL HONORs VISITORS

Mrs. Boiling Powell will entertain at bridge luncheon on Tuesday at her home on Sixteenth street, south, in honor of Mrs. Louis B. Farley, formerly of Montgomery, who is now residing in Birmingham, and Mrs. Edgar T. Long of Orlando, Fla, who is visiting Mrs. W. Herbert Moore on Chestnut Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-23

climbing American Beauties viein.y with the silver moon for favor and
 looking down upon ths nobler sisters
 in the garden. Grau Karls, both bush and tree varieties, claim the first at- tention on account Of their statel-
 ness and puriy, emphasized by the rich red roses nearby.
 As the guests arrived :, Saturday, their eyes feasted upon a perfect riot of color-fot the terrace was literal ly carpeted with handsome roses 1 Cherokees on either side of the en- trance steps and stretching both ways to the limit of the property line, a
 succession of bushes and all, in full bloom.
 Upon entering the house Mrs. Smith extended 8 cordial welcome Re- ceiving with her was her charming sister, Mrs. James Hubbert of Chi
 cago, who has been a much admired
 visitor in Birmingham for several
 weeks, and Miss Ella Polk Hubbert, who makes her home with Mrs. Smith The interior of the house was a per
 feet bower of loveliness with quantl-
 ties of roses in all of the spacious
 apartments. but not one bloom miesed
 in the garden. for Colonel Smith has
 reserve place where roses anu vege- tables consort together.
 Colonel Smiths rose garden has
 been famous for many years and con
 sidered one of the show places in
 Birmingham and yesterday many friends of Colonel and Mrs. Smith as sembled to enjoy with them a de- lightful occasion.
 Besides her sisters Mrs. Smith was | assisted in receiving by Mrs. Hub
 bert Smith. Mrs. Julia Smith, Mrs
 Henry Fowlkes, Mrs. J. D. McNeel,
 Mrs. Robert Jemison, IT,, Mrs. Ross Smith, Mrs. George Connors. Mrs. Herbert Tutwiler, Mrs. L. T. Beecher Mrs. Maclin Smith, Mrs. Vernon Whit take, Mrs. John Cartwright, Mrs. M
 P. Northinzton, Mrs, William NJ. Wal
 ker. Mrs. John Jemison and Mrs Frank Nelson.
 MRS. WATSON HOSTESS
 Mrs. Ira A. Watson entertained at lovely luncheon yesterday at the Southern club, in honor of Mrs. Oscar Steele of North Carolina.
 A graceful basket of Sweetheart roses centered the table. about which were gathered Mrs. Steele. Mrs. J. l.. Yancey, Mrs. Ernest Redd, Mrs. Tom Morgan, Mrs. Leo Alderman, Mrs. Griffin Lamkin, Mrs. J. F. Dillard, Mrs. l.. H. billiard. Mrs T. S. Neville. Mrs. Tom Stobert, Mrs. W. R. Hend- rix. Mrs. ]. T. Weir and Miss Lila Parker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-23
CLUB DANCE

The opening dance rf the Aladdin club will be given at the home of Mss Julia McGeever. in Norwoo1. cn Friday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-23
MRS. MARTIN HoNoRs MISS PASSENGER

Mrs. and Mrs. Thomas W. Martin were hosts last evening at a dinner party at the Country club compli- menting Miss Leonora Hassinger and Dr. William F. McCrossin. whose mar riage will be as interesting social event of Wednesday evening.
 The table was charmingly adorned with a big basket of pink roses and Easter lilies tied with great bows of pink tulle. It was lighted with pink candles in silver holders and the place cards were painted with pretty spring blossoms and to each was att tached card inscribed with an ap- proplite toast to the bride.
 The guests included Miss Hassinger and Dr. McCrossin, Mir. and Mrs. J. NJ. Barry, MT. a:id Mrs. John Pear son. Mir. Logan Martin, MT. Lamar Aldrich and Mrs. Thomas Bragg, MT. and Mrs. Al c. Gerber, MT. and Mrs. John c. Farley, Mir. and Mrs. E. Francis McCrossin of New York, Miss Virginia Hassinger and Miss EvAlyn Hassinger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-23
MINNIE HOLMAN
 PHILLIPS SCHOLARSHIP

The following resolutions were presented by the scholarship commit tee and endorsed by the executive board of the Alabama Federation of Women's clubs. at the convention held in Tuscaloosa during the past week.
 Whereas there have never been any stipulated amounts for the Cora Me Gonoughy and the Kate Morrissette Scholarships at Montevallo and whereas it works hardship on the Scholarship committee to determine the limit to the value of these scholarships, due to the fact that ex penses increase or decrease from time to time; therefore be it resolved, that all loan scholarships of the fed eration have a limit value of $200.00 placed on them and that the college be requested to list such scholar ships with value attached in their yearly catalogues.
 Whereas, There is in the treasury a surplus placed there for Monte vallo scholarships and whereas such scholarships are in great demand. Be it resolved that third Federation Loan scholarship be established at Montevallo, and that such scholar ship exist as long as funds are avail able for its maintenance.
 These resolutions were established and the new scholarship was named In honor of beloved woman of Br- mingham. the late Mrs. J. H. Phillips past president of the federation The Minnie Holman Phillips Scholar ship"
 MISS SMITH HONORED
 Mrs. James Arthur Smith was charming hostess on Friday when she entertained at lovely luncheon at the Country club in honor of Miss Margaret Smith, whose marriage will be an event of the week.
 The table was cenrered with sil- yer basket of peones and tulips Mrs. Smiths guests included Miss Mar garet Smith, Mrs. T. w. McFadd-.. Mrs. Macln Smith. Mrs E. NJ. Dodd. Mrs. Allen Smith, Mrs. Glenn Liddell, Mrs. Emmett Smith and Miss Anna Crandall.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1922-02-18
Swift Heroic Actiq> 'eeded tt. i"
to. Gust MIDI - Zen Profiteers


\IherhaB 0s$@Dor News serV'cer)
noica eso III biggest economic and
politically There
tween the farmers the
AS long unfair profits
into the hands the profiteering middle
relief of substantial either
reaching the table Of the industrial
Conditions such that swift
matter cooperation marketing
the elimination the unfair profteering
the farmer few billion dollars annually tribute it!
Reduce freight rates. unequal and unfair
place them rghtfully
the holders
water and canals big and Of
lengths
purpose among
dustra workers principles
fair reasonable fair
crime DON'T Those stand
principles working against
industrial remain divided
this and that the elements discord
overtime amidst
said, would perish did
aided Proper headway
in the interests of all depends the extent
from
Absolute government vitality
important To accomplish this
the true through
prvedged few requires heroic
methods doing business the principle
greatest problem will then be and protect
). :'7
reaching the interests OF
tion must be handled
dcated justice freedom dealing
mands action Opportunity is knocking doors:
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CoST'':0FLIvINC.:: y.
. =. 5PER| i I. Cent. |. | Up
workIlan's: / Dollar Less: Than
60 Gents ot. What L. Was
: :: !. :. . Before HMld Wat. !: ).

:. WASHINGTON, Feb; le.-The
bureau of labor statistics report that
from 1924 to December, 1921. the
cost Of living increased 74.S per
cent on the average, in 80 leading
cities Of the country. Increases in
several Of the larger: cities are re-
ported as follows:
q Baltimore, 1872 per cent. Boston,,
.70.2 per cent; Buffalo, 76.8 per cent;
Chicago, 1878 per cent Cleveland,
1914 per cent; Detroit, 49, 4 per cent;
Houston, 1876 per cent; Jacksonville,
75.1 per cent; Los Angeles, 7e.4 per
cent; Mobile, :63.6 per cent; New
York. ISL per cent; Norfolk, 1872
per cent: Philadelphia, 1913 per
cent: Portland, Me-, ,69.2 per cent:
Portland Ore. S5.3 per cent; San
Francisco and Oakland, 63.6 per
cent; Savannah. 66.2 per cent. Seat
tie, 71.5 per cent; Washington, D.
c.. 63 per cent.
: The average increase Of ,74.3 per
cent in 80 cities Of the United States
since 1913 Is divided as. follows:
Food, so per cent increase; clothing,
S4,4 per cent; housing, 81 per cent;
fuel and light; s1.1 per cent: fllrni-
ture >.and furnishings 11s per cent:
miscellaneous: 1868 per cent; aver
age. increase since, 1913, 74.3 per
cent,
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DECLARES I / { ALLEN.
L|AlVlsM 4 MENACE. ! i
Republican 4 Candidate: Against t
Kansas Governor Holds No. :
Strike Law Is Failure.

sAL1NA, Kan, Feb. 1e.-Fred w.
Knapp. stats auditor for the past
four years, Is a candidate for gov
ernor. on a. platform that includes
opposition to- Aliens "can't-strike'
law: -
Mr.. Knapp belongs to the same
political party as Governor Allen,
but the exsauditor has this to say
Of the Industrial court: 49,. -
''The industrial court should be
obolished. IT has been given a fair
trial and has proven incompetent
and absolutely worthless in dealing
with Industrial disputes. In fact
it has been the center Of an internal
war since its organization and has
done mora to, foster. and. engender
hatred, disorder and disagreement
among employers and employees
than all the other disturbing ele.
ments combined. Its underlying
principle may be an ideal subject
for a. chautauqua lecture, but its
practical operation in Kansas has
proven It. to be a; menace, d political
football Ind an item Of expense tc
the tune Of more than 100000 an.
nually." -. i - -
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LUMBER PRICES
NOT CHARCEAbLE
TO HIGH WAGES
Timber Workers. Union Sees
Industry Coming Back; to
Be Big Housing Demand.

SEATTLE, WASH, Feb. 16.-The
lumber industry is on the upgrade,
says special bulletin Of the Inter-
national Union of TimberwOrkers.
Large foreign orders and greatly
delayed building program in this
country will consume more lumber
than will be manufactured for the
next five years at least. The pres
ent price Of lumber cannot be
charged to high wages paid to the
workers because there has been no
increase in wages. On the contrary
wages in some instances have been
cut. The lumber lords have vir-
tual monopoly Of standing timber
and unless the workers in the in
dustry arouse themselves to the ne
cessity of thorough organization
they will be at the mercy. Of the
timber monopoly.
Investigation by the officers of
the international union,. continues
the bulletin, shows that on IL inn
portant lumber items the average
wholesale price. +. 20. b. mills, was
$36.91. This investigation also
shows that since Aug. I, 1921, the
average increase in price on the
same II items is 1885, or an in
crease Of 29 per cent. Reports from
the East and South show cores
pohding increases. with a large
number Of mills and camps in oper-
alton and with every indication that
they will all be running before
many weeks have passed.