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a moment being allowed for reflection, the
responses are automatic, and so relent.
lessly reveal whatever Is at the surface
Of the subjects mind.
Suppose the case of q house In which
mysterious offerings have repeatedly oc.
Cured. There are half dozen servants,
and one or another OF them Is presumably
shall be cleared up. With the help OF tn
machine It can be done unfailingly.
IF one of the servants were to refuse to
submit to the test, the refusal would be al.
most tantarhount to q confession Of guilt.
The innocent, when the object In view is
explained to them, will readily acquiesce.
1T is essential, however. that the person
examined shall know that he or she is under
suspicion; for otherwise the man or
woman might not be thinking of the crime
at all while the examination was going on.
But guilty person, knowing himself to be
suspected, will have a mind full of thoughts
relating to the crime, and some of these
are bound to come out In his responses to
properly chosen words. II he besitates,
the machine marks II as suspicious.
"One may imagine robbery In which
the principal article stolen is a valuable
pearl necklace. The police are confident
that 1t is an inside Job. g.. that one of
the, servants has had something to do
with II.
''In the course of the examination that
follows, and which is conducted with the
aid Of the machine, twenty-five words are
given in succession to each Of the maids,
the houseman, the butler and the chauffeur.
ut will be understood that they are ex.
amined separately, and, this being the
case, the same list Of words can be used
for all The words, let us say, are hat,
honey, tube, sugar, vase, table, cushion,
door, bowl, clock, cat, tub, stairs, beads,
&C, 100, nv Star ror,p,,v
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hard to say of-hand, but often you
would be much surprised by your own
thoughts IL you could follow them. II the
chronoscope were to offer you series OF
unexpected words, to which you must re-
spond Immediately with ideas that they
suggest. II would be interesting to see what
would come out.
The chronoscope taps. so to speak the
surface of the mind. n you have done
anything wrong, and you know you are
suspected Of 1t, thoughts relating to that
offense will be floating in your conscious
ness. Judiciously selected words demand.
ing instant responses will bring them out.
Professor Dunlap's machine, while useful
as a mechanical detective. Is designed prt
marily for measuring the rapidity with
which persons are able to think. Your
mind (subjected to the test) requires an
appreciable time to understand the word,
to evolve an associated idea, and to speak
II. Obviously q bright" person can do
this more quickly than person who is
duller witted.
The machine. In word, measures the
exact time required for the formation and
utterance Of an idea. Il furnishes = means
whereby intelligence ma. - gagged.
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carpet, steps, fence,
horse, street, fire,
chair, desk, sofa,
basin. teapot, plate,
book.
Nov. there Is in
this list q trap
word so hidden
that the person un.
d err examination
does not guess
that It is. Can you
SIS? II is
'beada'
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cent OF the tests come clear.
or course, as you win readily
understand, the making up OF
the lists Of words is OF utmost
Importance; no unskilled per.
son could do 1t properly. And
the words must be given in q
uniform way. so that no one
Of them shall specially excite
the attention of the subject
thereby warning him and caus-
ing him to modify his re-
Spouse.
II call the machine a Chrome
scope; 1t sees, or detects, by
measurements of time in rela.
ton to thought concepts. Al
ready II is in use in a number
of laboratories and hospitals
in this country for psychology
cal tests and for studying
functional nervous disorders.
A few of the machines have
been sent abroad. They have
all been made here, at the uni.
versity. at a cost of about $500
apiece. A commercial concern
has now taken over the bust
ness of their manufacture for
the general market"
Ii is obvious that the chrome
scope promises usefulness to
business men who think they
have reason to suspect en-
ployes of dishonesty of one
kind or another. The machine
might even be OF value in re.
vealing the personal habits
and associations of bank
clerks or other persons hold.
ing responsible though subor-
dinate positions.
We often say, that thought
Is free. but 1t is by no means
so much so as we are disposed
to imagine. Our ideas are
governed, even against our
will, by associations which we
cannot Danish. What is there
floating in your own mind at
this moment? You will find 1t
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"; lpc.. by Star Company.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-12

tabliShed In
3 4cC ofnb,s
t(,Sos, drug
md outly-
ii posto6ice.
leir supplies
association
is. ~ts
1~~v any.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-12-12

l. 3. Card, poultry sxpert of The
unisssstty e Illinois, viii addrsa1
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-12
ON NAPOLEON
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON
Mrs. Florence Waugh Danf0rth Gave
An Instructive Talk Before Wo.
mans Club

a regular meeting of the Skowhe-
gan Woman's. Club was held yester,
day afternoon in the Public Library.
Mrs. Florence Waugh Danforth, the
president, delivered bright and in
Sructive lecture upon Napoleon, The
Man" telling particularly OF his life,
What he had done for France and of
the constructive, rather than destruc-
live She gave historical sketch,
dealt considerably upon the Empress
Josephine and upon Napoleon's sec
ond marriage to Marie Theresa.
laughter of Charles the Second of
Austria; his career from boyhood un-
I'll he ruled large part of Europe
where his laws still exist today: how
he built up Faris; his wonderful in
'ellect and the great possibilities
which were his. Mrs. Danforth omit
ed as much as possible of Napoleon S
var experiences which have been
ealt with so fully in the histories.
other features on the program were
Niano music by Mrs. Lila Friend, a
'ong by Miits Evelyn St. Ledger and
inging by the Misses Phyllis Whit
ng Mary Merrill. Agnes Cohurn and
Ithelyn Mills with. piano, ,accompani-
mef1t by Miss Dorothy M. Nye, ,o
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Death OF Former SkOwhegan Resident

Mrs. Clara tFlynt) Folsom, widow
of the late Charles Folsom. died Dec
81 at the home Of Mr.. and Mr.. Alton
Crockett in Guilford where she had
been boarding, age II years.
She was resident of Skowhegan
for time, coming here with her hus-
band and son. Carlos, from Monson
when Mr.. Folsom purchased the Pat
ten Pharmacy then located in the Mil
burn Block on Water Street The stu
alton ds exactly that now occupied by
the Simpson Barber Shop. The fam
lily lived on Madison Avenue. for d
time in the Cyrus Goodrich house and
later in the house now owned and
occupied by John A. Mooers. Mr.
Folsom sold to Fred A. Wing. and
he family moved from Skowhegan t.
South Berwick. a few yeara later ht
returned to Monson where his deatf
occurred The son. Carlos. died moi
long afterward in Bangor Mr.. Fol
,om was Knight Templar.
Mrs. Folsom is survived by a broth
II, who is a prominent resident of Pts
;ataquis County and has represented
he town Of Monson several times il
he Legislature.
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IN THE CHURCHES CT
SKOWHECAN
Events OF Interest in the Various Reli-
giOus tcntcrs 0i The Community
METnOpIST cMrRCH MANS

METHODIST CHURCH NEWS
The Ladies' Social Circle held an
lll-day session at HE Yestry Monday
With a good attendance. The deft fin
gers of the ladies tackled seven puffs
md completed number OF aprons. AT
noon a fine dinner Of cold meats, seal
!oped potatoes, salads, doughnuts
pies and coffee was served. with the
husbands as guests. 1t proved Il very
enjoyable day.
Saturday night the young men Of
he Church will serve public sup
per in the ye' Try, consisting of baked
jeans, cold meats, salads, pastry, etc
Service will be from five O'Clock un-
I'll seven. and public patronage is so
licited by the young men.
Next Sunday evening, at 7 o'clock,
frazer Dunlop will have charge of
he service. Mr.. Dunlop is a young
nan of splendid abilities and firm re-
ligious convictions, and will leave for
3oston soon To prosecute studies fit
ing him for the Christian ministry.
The Epworth League for the next
eight weeks viii inaugurate new
order at its Sunday evening service
new book by Dan Brummet, the
editor of the Epworth Herald. entitled
lohn Wesley, Jr.. will be studied by
he League. This book sets forth in
story form. the awakening, develop
ment and training of young likable
fellow in the practical workings of his
Church. The League has been divided
into two ides and points Will be
given for attendance, pertinent ques-
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Death OF c. A. Symonds Yesterday


Charles Andrew Symonds died yee-
terday morning at the home of his
daughter Mrs. Roscoe Abbey after a
few days illness with pneumonia He
was II years old June 18th, last,
and was a native of Lakeyille, N. b..
Mr.. Symonds had lived in this sec
tion for about II years and was for
merly superintendent of the power
station of the Somerset Traction Com
pany between her and Madison above
Lakewood. Since completing his du-
ties in that capacity, he had been en-
ployel at other duties by the same
company Beside a widow formerly
Miss Caroline Ryder, Mr., Symonds is
survived by five children, Mrs. A. Z.
Newell of Winthrop, Clarence A. Sy-
monds of Chicago; Mrs. H. H. Shearer
of Sacramento, Cal; Mrs. Roscoe Alb
hey of Skowhegan and Irving f. Sy-
mons of Skowhegan. The funeral
services are to be held Friday at the
Abbey home at O'Clock in the after
noon. Rev. George Loring Thurlow
of the Federated church will officiate.
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WILLS PRESENTED At
PROBATE COURT
Regular January Term ai the Court
House With Judge {. q. Small
OF Madison Presiding

Probate Court for the regular Janu-
ry term has been in session this week
t the Court House with Judge &. q.
imall of Madison, presiding. Among
he wills presented for probate was
hat of Charles +. Seckins. late of
ittsiield for many years Il well
;nown travelling man. He nominal
ID his wife, Daisy D. Seekins as ex-
,cutrix and bequcathed $50 to the
own of Pittsield for the perpetual
are of his cemetery lot in that town.
Ie left his wife all household goods
rovisions and fuel on the premises
fe insurance and one-third interest
I his entire property holdings. The
est of the property goes to his child
en- in equal shares, a granddaughter
urel Seekins, standing in place of IA
eceased son. The will was made
pril 30. 1921.
Another Will presented was that of
Iaelard Beauiicu who left his entire
roperty to his wife. Laura Beaulieu
HON he named as eXecutrix. This
ill was made December 6, 1921 and
II. Beaulieu died ten days later.
., Qthcr rpptipe business OF the tenn
}aqI,dqneeFpttffAy. iks IiI51,iiia
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NEW YORK CITY BRASS
CHOIR HERE MONDAY
Delightful Program OF Entertainment
Promised in Redpath Course for
Local People u

Another in the series Of the Red
path Course of entertainments will be
given next Monday night at the City
Opera House. The program will be
given by the New York City Brass
choir which is composed of four young
ladies who have most successfully
mastered their instruments and at
tained exceptional purity of tone.
sympathy and general intimacy OF en-
semble
Cora Sauter, playing both the cello
2ad the horn. has made several sue
cessful tours of the Ulited States and
Canada and has everywhere been
praised for her exquisite tone quality
and hrilliancy of technique Miss
Sauter studied with Karl Grienauer
and Leo Schultz OF the New York phil
harmonic Orchestra and comes from
a family distinguished for its musical
traditions and prominent artists.
among whom were Wehrherger. Jager-
huber and SEVERN Saurer. founder of
The st. Louis symphony.
Clara Haven is an exceptionally
skillet trumpc'er and clever inter
prefer of juvenile characters
Eleanor Belts. the erund trumpeter
in the company. makes possible some
unusual and thoroly charming ensem-
bic numbers. some descriptive. some
operate and all uniailingly popular.
Ethel NJ. Clark, on both the piano
and the horn. Ii an indispensable
member OF the quartet. Her accom-
paniments are artistic brilliant and
sympathetic in the extreme.
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she had seen in her home. Mcserye
himself admitted that he had been in
the vicinity where the offense was
committed. Probable cause was
found by Judge Sawyer at Madison
before whom the alleged offender was
arraigned and Aeserve was held in
the sum Of 3sJg for the grand iury.
The - te - ro=reaented by County
Attorn - g. u. Ihorne The
sum Of frsn n Meserye's
person - Ia ul- ;rresf and af-
ter the u a aaar Meserve ap-
peared al tic home of isaiah Croweil
unceremoniously opening the door, It
IS said. without asking for admission.
lie was later traced to Athens and
subsequently to Brighton where he
was apprehended.
GRODER BROUGHT TO SKOWHE-
GAN OK NON-sUPPORT CHARGE
Edward J. Gfoler who left skow-
hegan about five years ago was ap-
pretended in East Rochester. \. H..
by Deputy Sheriff H. ". Loud and
brought to Skowhegan Tuesday even
ing, on warrant sworn out by the
selectmen in which they allege that
Groier has not provided suitable
maintenance for his family. Mrs.
Groder has been living in Fairfield
and there are two children. Of
ticer Lowd AT the time OF his dep4r-
ture expected to locate Groder il
Hollis. Maine. hut found him in East
Rochester. where he was employed in
a textile mill
When the matter vas brot before
Trial Justice Lord arrangements
were made whereby Mr. Groder put
up a cash bond of $5oo to pay s25 per
month to his wife until the children
are y years of age and the case WAS
mol pro. sed. The children are II
and IA years old. Mrs Groder ap-
peared in court
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EDWARD ]. GRODER BROUGHT TO sKOW-
HEGAN FROM EAST ROCHESTER. n. /.
Charles Valley Leaves Town fer Good Tramp
Apprehended with Big Roll Of Bills

Charles VALLEY, who was an inmate
Of the county jail during the summer
months and who after gaining his lib
erty in October, remained in town
without visible means of support. was
afterwards found to be running a
gambling joint on Water street, it is
claimed. A gambling table and some
Daraphanelia were seized which would
tend TO convict VALLEY in the upper
court. Judge Sawyer allowed the
man 10 leave the State providing he
would never return under the penal
ty. if he should do SO. of beng COM
mitted to jail until further indict-
ments are found against him The
officers donated purse oil Sl2 to
Valley and purchased him a ticket to
Boston. although Connecticut WAS his
destination. He left Monday morn
ing on the O'Clock train
TRAMP LOCATED WITH BIC ROLL
OF MONEY
Following an inyc Tigation by Shcr-
# Mooers. assisted by his deputies II.
:. Crocker of Canaan and Ernest
Cook of Athens. a man giving his
name as Albert Meserve was brought
before the court in connection with
he affair at the home of Jamea Fahey
in Madison. 1t will be recalled that
the children of Mr.. and Mrs. Fancy
were frightened by a stranger coming
from the cellarway Of their home
when they were alone. the little girl
BADLY freezing her feet in her terri
led flight through the snow from the
house. No trace Of the tramp except
4 few tracks were found on the day
1f the happening or the day following
nut on the third day the effort. Of
the officers were rewarded, and Me
serve was finally located in Brighton
md taken to the Fahey home by Sher-
fl Muoers for examination. The lit
tie girl identified Meserve as the man
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-12
ONT INSTALLATION TUESDAY
NIGHT
campment Have Banquet and An
II Enjoyable Occasion
The joint installation of the Officer

The joint installation of the officers
If Somerset Canton and Parmenas
Encampment occurred Tuesday even
Jag with an attendance of about
Eighty. Preceding the ceremonies OF
he evening a supper of cold meats,
mashed potatoes. pastry and coffee
was enjoyed in the banquet hall. l..
W Gerish of Gardiner formerly OF
;kowheGan. who is now the Depart
ment Commander of Maine, installed
the Canton officers assisted by Ed
ward Spear and W G. Soule of Nor
ridgewock as follows: Captain. II.
I. Berce lieutenant, p. Z. Withee
.nsign CLYDE H. Blackwell; clerk. F.
\ Williams: accountant. W. G.. Soule.
The nslaL1ng officers in the En-
campment We're Wilbur Eaton of No.
Anson. a district deputy and deputy
;rand junior warden. Boucher. assist
I'd by Past Chief Patriarchs, George f.
trench. l.. W Gerrish Hugh Hurley
md Edward Spear. The following
were the officers installed: c. p, Lyle
). Moore; H. p, Ivan Dyer: 5. W,
:. NJ. Richards; J. w, +. \. Rowell;
'cribe + b. Chase; treasurer, l.. +.
Jacobs. guide David Withee; first
patch. Robert Green; second watch,
II. C. Young; third watch, +. y. Cur
rie; fourth watch, II. Howard Stew
trd: l. S. Earl Finnemore, o. S.
ABRAHAM Mitchell; first guard OF tent.
Z. c. PluIamcr; second guard of tent,
v W. Fish.
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.fR. McG|LL FORMERLY
Of SOMERSET CO. DEAD
Vas Connected With Catholic Parishes
In Madison, Bingham and
North AnsOn

Word has been receiver announcing
he death Of Fr Henry McGill. Dur
ng the summer of 1920, while assist
mt at Madison FIR. McGill had con
ucted the Catholic services at North
Anson and Bingham. In Dec. 1920, he
was transferred to Biddeford to re-
place Fr Holohan. From there he was
sent 20 South berwick. where in the
early spring of 1921 he waG taken seri-
ously ILL., For period of six weeks
re lay between life and death. After
l while he regained sufficient health
to return to his native place 1t was
1T his home that his death took place,
recently.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-12
ELECTION
FEBRUARY IS
-
General Election Mon
day March 20
Congressional Candidates Must File
Nomination Papefs by Fourth
Monday In January

A proclamation has been issued by
Gov. Baxter designing Monday. Feb
ruary l3, as the date of the special
primary election and Monday, March
30. as the date of the general election
for Congress in the Third Maine Dis.
trict. \ vacancy has occurred thru
the resignation of Congressman Johr
A. Peters of Ellsworth to become
Judge of the United States Court fol
the District of Maine, Candidates
must file their primary nomination pa
pers by January %.
The candidates for the Republican
nomination are ExMayor Blaine S
Viles, lumberman, and John Il. Mel
son. an attorney, both of Augusta
Ernest l.. Mclean. an Augusta attor
ney. is "A candidate for the Democratic
nomination
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-12
Ecath oi Edward Crotto

The Forks, Jan. no. Tho funeral
ervices for the late Edward Crotto
we're held al his home on the MoNic
Dad, Monday morning Mass was Of
cred by Rev. tr, J. +. iiolohan OF
Bingham. and the burial WAS in Mos
,ow cemetery Several children and
many grandchildren are lett to mourn
ii. loss. His friends and ne ghbors
this vicinity will hold in memory
he tender hearted, generous man who
lived in that unsettled region, and
lived 10 see a road built through and
homes built for his sons and daughters
round about him.
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.ons asked and answered Mrs Mich
Is has been elected teacher. and Will
am Cole and Gordon Grundy selected
) captains Twelve new members
!erc elected last Sunday, and num-
er of applications for membership
ave been received by the officers of
ne society.
Ncxt Sunday morning at 1870, the
astor Rev. II. l.. Nichols, will
reach on "rhe Law of Liberty The
III ic will be under the direction OF
lrs. Rose Burrill with Mrs. Friend
residing at the organ. The Sunday
chool will hold its regular session
t noon. John Wesley Jr.," Will hold
oth at the League room at 6 O'Clock
nj evening worship directed by Mr..
'razer Dunlop at seven. Tho public
ordially invited to all services Of the
Ihurch.
CATHOLIC CHURCH NOTES
The boys of the Catholic parish will
eccivc holy communion at so Sun
'ay morning from the hand of Father
Senaud at low mass in the church of
)ur Lady of Iourdcs. Mu'i iC by the
chool children High mass will be
celebrated at 1890 with a sermon in
french by Father Remand and music
~ St Mary's Choir. Saturday morn
ng at 7.30 the mass of the Months
Mind for the repOse OF the soul oi
,alph Clouticr. son of George Clon-
Ter, will be offered at the request oi
he parents of the dead boy
Last Sunday the ladies of st. Anne
eceived Holy Communion at low mas
md held a meeting at four O'Clock in
he afternoon. The Children of Mary
llso met Sunday afternoon and ar
'anged for a private social held last
evening.
CHE FEDERATED CHURCH NOTES
Next Sunday morning at the FEEDER
tied Church the pastor will speak on
he theme we know in part At the
evening service DIR. |. b. Mower, see
,etary of the Maine Baptist Conven-
ion. will speak, his subject being
Some hopeful signs of the times.
During, the morning service Mrs. Ed
ward F. Merrill will conduct kin
for small children. At the
Mems brotherhood the pastor will be
lin series of talks on Church His4
orv to which all men are invited.
There will be combined supper OF
he Mems Brotherhood and the Phila-
Continued on page
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BIGGEST EDITION EVER

The Independent Reporter
goes this week to larger num-
ber of people than ever before
in its history, 1t is perhaps more
than a coincidence that this
edition Is also of a larger num-
Der of pages than we ever pre-
viously printed. The size of the
edition and the number OF pages
is made possible by our new
press equipment installed last
June.
The attention of our readers
is directed to the unusual
amount of advertising and to
the extraordinary bargains Of
fered.
INDEPENDENT REPORTER
COMPANY.
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Reduced Fare Madison 10 SHOW hcgau

ON Saturday. January u and Sat
urday, January y. reduced rate of
5oe, good for date sold only Will be
in force on the Somerset Traction line
from Madison to Skowhegan AMI re
turn in connection With the several
sales in town and ON each of these
evenings there will he a late return
car to Madison at 9.39
SkoWHEGAN MERCHANTS ASSO.
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FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SPECIAL

Maine canned corn 15c; Alaska Red
,almon. per can Csc; Canned Shrimps
Zoe; Pure Cream Tartar soc lb. :;
Maine Popcorn, guaranteed to pop. !:
Gs., 25c. Telephone orders given
prompt attention. Tel. 242.
TASH & GRODER
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oldest Male VOTER Dead

South bingham Jan. . David Gil
man died yesterday morning at Coney
Grants. where he had lived for several
Years Mr. Gilman would have been
% years OLD in April ard Was the
holder oi the BOSTON Post cane Fune-
raj services Tuesday VIII burial in
he Gilman Cemetery
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-01-12
NARTLANO FAIR SEPT,
q, q, 23


The 89th Annual Fair of the East
somerset Agricultural Society will be
leld Sept u. 20 and %. The follow
ing officers have been elected for the
ensuing year: President, A. K. Libby;
ice president, c. A. Steward; secre-
ary and treasurer, II. II. Coston; !;
rustees, A, *. Libby, +. II Farnham
md w. A. Deering
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MADISON. AVE. GROCERs
MAKE ASSIGNMENT
Former Store OF stevens L. Eames
Being Operated by Bert Har,ille
and Jerome Cole

Stevens & Eames. grocers, who sue
eeded John F, Currier of Madison
venue about Two years since, assign
ID last Monday, for the benefit of their
;reditors. Business is being con-
inued at the store under the direction
[ Bert Harvillo and jerome Cole.