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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-21

Relatives here have forwarded
money to Walter Cornelius Croker in
Ireland. for his return to this coun-
try II will be recalled that notice
has been previously given of his GO
ing to Ireland when year and a
half old to live with his aunt after
the death of his parents. He is a
brother OF John Croker Of this town
and a nephew Of Mrs Levi Beane of
Mechanic Street, where he will prob
ably make his home for a time at
least.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-21

concert given by the Musical
Clubs Of Amherst College at the Ritz
Carlton in New York City. Friday
evening. February 18th. at sis p. m.
is of interest here as one of the mem
hers of the Musical Clubs is Wilbur
r. Miller of Foxboro, now senior at
Amherst and a son of Mrs Grace
Barbeau Miller, formerly of this town.
AS this concert is to be broadcasted
from the Ritz Carlton through sta
ton WY, some of our citizens who
have radios, probably heard it.
Word has been received here of the
death of Mrs. Freda Bowman Dcering,
wife of County Agent A. l.. Deering at
OrOno from pneumonia. Mr.. Dccring
is very well known in the Extension
and Farm Bureau service in this
county and Mrs. Dcering was former
ly a resident of Hartland, having been
the daughter of the late Wesley and
May Copp Bowman. She was a
niece of II. S. COpp and a cousin OF
Mrs. Elizabeth Watson of Skowhegan
and leaves four small children and
an older sister. Miss Crystal p Bow
man of Orono. Mrs. Deering was
last in Skowhegan to attend the flu
neral of her aunt. Mrs. r. S. Copp.
Mrs Watson loft here Friday to at
tend the funeral.
Evening star., 1924-01-10
Better Than Calomel
Thousands H ave Discovered
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets
are a Harmless Substitute

Or. Edwards' Olive Tabiets-the sub
stitute for caIomsI-are a mild but sure
laxative, and their effect on the liver Is
almost instantaneous. These little olive.
eolored tablets are the result OF Or.
Edwards' determination not to treat
liver and bowel complaints with eaIomei.
The pleasant little tablets do the good
that calomei does, but have no bad after
effects. They don't InJure the teeth like
strong liquids or eaiemei. They take
hold Of the trouble and quickly correct
Il. Why cure the liver at tho expense Of
the teeth? caiomeI sometimes plays
havoc with the gums. SO do strong
liquids. II Is best nut to take eaiomsi.
Let Or. Edwards Olive Tablets take
it's place.
Headaches, "dullness'' and that lazy
feeling eeWRe from constipation and a
tlsondersd liver. Take DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets when you feel "Ioay" and
"hsavy." They "eiear" eiouded brain
and "perk up" the spirits. 15e and soc.
Evening star., 1924-01-10
U. S. CAN PAY BONUS,
DECLARES ANDREW
Representative Discusses Effect of
Proposal on Tax Re-
ductiou.
FOR BOTH MEASURES
BOTH MEASURES
Contention Against Compensation
Called "Disingenuous."

Resenting what he calls q ''disin-
senuous contention that adjusted COM
pensation must not be paid because
the country cannot afford It." Repre-
sentative A. Piatt Andrew of Massa-
chusetts. republican. issued a formal
statement today on the effect of the
so-called soldiers' bonus upon tax re-
duction.
Representative Andrew was an in
struetor and assistant professor of
economies at Harvard. He was expert
assistant and editor of publications of
the National Monetary Commission. He
was director OF the mint. and later as
sistant secretary of the Treasury. He
served in France for four and one-half
years continuously during the world
war. He came out as a lieutena mt
colonel, and was awarded the croix de
guerre and the legion OF honor medal
by the French army and a distinguished
service medal by the United States
Army.
Assurance for Tax Cut.
Summarizing his views. he says:
Congress, In my judgment, can
safely reduce taxes at the present
time to the amount proposed. with
Evening star., 1924-01-10
CLERGY DEMANDS
FREEDOM OF MIND
$50 Sign Presbyterian Affirmation
as Result Of Fosdick
Case.

By the Associated Press.
BUFFALO. N. Y, January TO-
Right OF the Presbyterian clergy to
exercise liberty of thought and teach
ing Is maintained In an affirmation
signed by $50 Presbyterian ministers
In all parts OF the United States, is
sued last night by a. committee head
ed by the Rev. Murray ShipIey How
land of the Lafayette Avenue Presby-
teriAn Church.
I'VE do not desire liberty to go be-
yond the teachings of evangelical
Christianity" the affirmation said.
But we maintain that it is our con-
stitutional right and our Christian
duty within these limits to exercise
Evening star., 1924-01-10
GEORGIA CHURCH OFFERS
REWARD IN "DRY" DRIVE
Declares $e5 Will Be Paid for Con-
viction of Each Bootlegger
for Twenty-Five Days.

BY the Associated Press.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. January 10.
AS the beginning of an offensive
against the bootlegging fraternity.
the First Baptist Church Of Rossvilla.
Ga, has organized a mems club
pledged to pay a reward Of $25 for
every offender arrested. convicted and
sent to prison for at least twenty
nine days, in the territory represent
ed and served in the church.
Members of the Baptist congrega-
tion have no intention OF taking the
law into their own hands, 1t is stated,
but express the belief that IL law
lessness Is to be checked 1t must be
done in a large measure by Christian
men and women.
1t is stated that upon apprehension
and conviction OF bootleggers checks
will be issued by the treasurer of the
church. funds to be replaced by the
mems club
Evening star., 1924-01-10

urday evening in the home of Paul
Himmeifarb, president of the Wash
ington Zionist district Plans for
sne campaign include daily 1uncheons
Tor the drive workers. beginning with
noon Monday. when reports will be
rendered by the respective captains
A series of parlor meetings also Is
peing planned to take place I'm the
homes OF some OF the prominent
washington w Ziontsts to stimulate the
zionist membership drives in differ
ent parts of the city. Simon J. Levin
OF Baltimore. director of the PaIes-
tine foundation fund for this region,
VIII remain in Washington for the
week and cooperate with the cam
paiEn committee
The Nordau Zion Club has yolun-
teered to support and assist the mem
bsEship drive. The club consists Of
the District Zionist orranizaffon
Meetings are being held every Thurs
day at $3.50 pm. at the Y. M. n. A..
public.
Evening star., 1924-01-10

liberty of thought and teaching, that
We guay more effectively spread the
gospel of Jesus Christ, the Saviour
II the world.
The committee was formed and the
affirmation prepared. DR.. Howland
said, as the result of action taken by
the general assembly at Indianapolis
last May In connection with the
Harry Emerson Fosdick case. The
$50 signers, he said, had been chosen
extending over several months.
"As chairman of the committee
drawing up the affirmation, / under
stand the spirit of those who wrote
Evening star., 1924-01-10

it," he said. 'It is not an attack by
liberals on conservatives. 1t is sign
ed by both conservatives and liberals
who believe the church is inclusive
enough to keep as ministers all those
who accept tn deity of Christ with
it's implication
"The afirfnation shows the liberty
accorded by the constitution of the
unity for those who may differ in
various doctrines, but who are united
in their devotion to Christ and the
fulfillment of His purpose of estab-
fishing the kingdom of God.
"While Ii is constitutional for any
general assembly to bear testimony
against error in doctrine yet such
testimony is without binding author
Evening star., 1924-01-10

reasonable assurance that the gov
ernments ordinary expenses can be
met. the national debt reduced as
provided by law and the long.overdue
obligation to the veterans provided
for without resort either to new
taxes or new loans. Happily. we are
not obliged to choose between tax
reduction and adjusted compensation
We can meet the universal desire to
see taxes lowered to the full meas
ure that the Secretary of the Treas
ury has proposed without in any way
repudiating our pledge to the SOL
diers."
Evening star., 1924-01-10
ZIONISTS TO OPEN
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Louis Ipsky, National President,
to Address Meeting Here
Monday.
DAILY LUNCHES PLANNED
Parlor Gatherings Also to Be Held
in D. G. Homes.

The washing ton Zionist membership
campaign. preparations for which
have long been In the making. wiz
be formally opened Monday night at
the Washington Hotel. and will be
featured by addresses by Louis Lip
sky, president OF the American zion
ist organization. and William Grant
of Edinburgh. Scotland.
Max Rhoade will head the member
ship campaign, which will conclude
January 81. A meeting Of the cap
tains for the drive will be held Sat-
Evening star., 1924-01-10
Heal Skin Diseases
Apply Zemo, Clean, Penetrat
ing, Antiseptic Liquid

1t is unnecessary for you to suffer
with Eczema, Blotches, Ringworm.
Rashes and similar skin troubles.
Zemo, obtained at any drug store for
35c, or $l.00 for extra large bottle. and
promptly applied will usually give in
stant relief from itching torture. It
c1eanses and soothes the skin and heals
quickly and effectively most skin dis
eases.
Zemo is wonderful, penetrating, dis.
appearing liquid and is soothing to the
most delicate skin. Get it today and
save all further distress. Zemo soap,
25c-Zemo Ointment, SOC.
Evening star., 1924-01-10

ity. From ,his provision of our
constitution, 1t is evident that
the assumption that any general as
sembiy has authoritatively declared
what the church believes and teaches
fs Rrourdless"
Evening star., 1924-01-10
RUSSIA ISSUES LOAN

MooCoW. January 16.-The govern
ment announces the issuance OF q new a
per cent guaranteed state gold loan Of
1G0. .0oe.0o0 rubiee. divided into 100 and
l.000 ruble shares and redeemable six
years from date of issue. !
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19

advancing as rapidly in improved methods as some of nur moro highly concentrated luduSlTieS But tim- ber shortage will force competition In better m,Dnols Much is already known oG better methods and the rImo it already here when this knowledge can hG pronlubly em- poN.d. Mduy companies have in t,rr mad. Ho,dble progrrss m waste r.iurHnn and arc turntShIug eAum- pie, ot what cuu bg done by careful uIuag. .HrD, and expert planning. l. s.cus possible that the individual industries. hy banding together, can u,,rcoUa their hunllcaps of isolu- l.u aaI collectively employ more r>u.o', 'u work ont better proc, ssrs,
 "I, IS 10 coumdrr joint efforts toward b. ter forest utilization that ,NIa coN'.nnro has br,u summoned, l1 Nsa movement in which the state anI r,'lnual governments, the in- Iv>rrll 8. .hv anniversaries, tba con ,uu,rs. and thn. ,ccnmrul experts s.W)d luu, The various goycrn- mut Ugcatrs equipped 10 help o,ra l know, ha eager to do what .''y van to forward this under. naag
 "Wo hold 'ho resources of our country as u ,rus' They ought to ho us.d ior the benefit ot the pres ,u' g.rora'ion, but they onght noulcr 70 he wasted nor destroyed. "nr generations lo come also have 4 vested interest in thom They ought 10 he administered for the hoHont of the public. No monopoly should ha permitted which would result in prohteorinE, nor on the o'Nor hand should they be indis. cr0mlua'aIy bestowed upon thos, who will uH"iso)y permit them tt ho 1issiPu'od. These great natural ",solrc, s nus be administered for '!" general welfare of all the people. 10th for tha present and for the future. There must be both uso and restoration. The chief purpose ot tnis conference is 10 discover policies which vi1', in the hands of private individuals and of public officers, tend to tho fur'Aor ad- ,aHcoucnf of this already wcl-dc- d0rd and securely adopted prin- cjp'o."
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19

Miss Tiffany is member Of the
 oxford school and the Hartford
 School of Music, and provided effec-
 tive support to the soloists.
 Mir. Fassett's opening brace of
 songs were sung in German, with ap-
 parently faultless diction. He pro-
 jected these 'leder" with exquisite art and understanding,
 The three songs in which Mrs,
 Fassett contributed obligatos were of
 outstanding beauty, the Harris num-
 bor being especially delightful. The lcffoct of the widely-known Massenet |MGlegle" was much intensified by the added instrument. The singer
 sang it in French. yielding as beau tiful dictlon in this laguage as dus- ing his earlier songs in German, Dobson's "Cargocs" proved a song
 of unusual text, the singer taking care that not a word of 1t was lost to the audience. His careful enunci- alton was not in the least hampered by the exigencies Of tonc produc- ton. greatly to the satisfaction of the listeners.
 The four songs of Miss Bostel- mann were giving with loving care. mann were given with loving care. moods they expressed. The first was an effective setting of an unusually fine poem; the rhythm and treat
 ment Of the last suggested the inevlt- able castenets and guitar of Spanish | life.
 The vigorous phrases Of the Dor der Ballad" the tender story of Dearest" and the overpowering close of the "Invtctus" induced the enthusiastic audience to ask for and receive an encore, which proved to
 be jolly sailors song by Edward German, an English composer of sterling light music.
 Mrs. Fassett opened her part of the evenings entertainment with the jopening movement of Rubinstein's cello sonata, a work that is rather intrequently heard nowadays; yet it stands exceedingly high in the cello literature. It was given with every intimate detail carefully emphasized, the turns of its beautiful melodies given with emotional and expressive deXterity.
 Mrs. Fassetts other numbers were equally interesting, the Faure "Ele-
 gie" being especially noteworthy. It
 was totally unlike the song of the same name on the program and abounded in technical difficulties. The Gavotte which followed lent lighter touch to the end of Mrs. ! Fassett's endeavors.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
Morris Chosen Temporary
 Chairman for Democrats

New Haven, Nov. 19.-Charles G. Morris, of NeWtown. recently de feated as the party nominee for gov ernor, will be temporary chairman of the democratic state convention next Monday and Tuesday when Q party candidate for U. S. senator will be nominated.
 The selection of Mir. Morris was made known today by Chairman Ed ward M. Yeomans and Secretary A. s. Lynch of the state committee. The committee will meet at. 3 D. m. Monday to adopt the temporary roll of the convention, which will be called to order at { ?. m. in Music hall this city and after the address by Mir. Morris adjournment will be taken until 10 a. m. the next morn ing,
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
COOLIDGE ASKS
 ID SAVE TIMBER
Urges Specific Program as Woodlands Near Exhaustion

Washington. Nov, lq--prest1o.r Coolidge tolay as,ul for a spuc.h program Of tinbnr.sl>mg iu "r,N- ing the national cr"ror+ nee Of ua,I- @tion Of forest products
 The nation faces r.ub.r cyia"a. tion, the prcsid,nt warned, and ul. situation must b, met, Inc insisted, by diminishing vast and lrcrcasus the suppy.
 The resources of inc nation arc @ trust Mir. CoojlIge declared suhrc' to uae hv inc prnser, ccncrotIor administered free or mouorohNs a"I from those no wt'' unn}s,'} p.r- init them 10 la djSsinanl" hr there must ue rrs,org,iou aa N. as use.
 About 745nooooo.oo6 cula: ..y' ot timber IS left in this co"a"N h' pomted out and aEajnsJ this sHroy there Is an annual drain of -5,o. ..- 100000 cubic feet vhta t-c aa- nual timber growth ts ol@v six hIl- Ion feet. In tha Cace ct th's si'W- ton, he declared, inc nation must turn to the problem o' growing wood from the soil like a4.y o'Ior crop.
 TO bridge this 'ra, cap uer"" n cut and groW,h.' Je"'N"r' Nr' cooidEe sad. sstc . a"'o0 1l not vet been 1a1-a ard 'an rmm'ry must consequently adus. rs,'t uo- modiately 70 reduced pcr cop.ta consumption.
 The presilont sav "hopr'll signs" in federal .s-lsH'tou as on- acted n the CurEe-NoNa"y u'' passed al inc tus. session of cone gress. making provision for fire rro- tccuon and restoration, and in 'he Weeks law authorIM0z government purchase Of numerous forest tracts. These must b. supported, he de- o3ared, ny a roncy which wilt "l1 the hands Of private individuals and of pubur officers, tend 10 the fur ,ber advancement of this already weM-dofnod and securely adopted prlnciple.'
 50 vast n enterprise as the for est-usIng industries must not be aI- lowed to decline for lack of raw material" the president continued We have ahuDdapt soil 10 produce it. We have he energy and the in- telligence to learn to Usa our for ests without waste. This Confcr- ence ought to lay inc foundation ot far-reaching and effective effort for forest thrift,
 Tn the coming struggle for tim Der, economic survival among tht forest industries will depend on eco homie fitness. Economic fitness vii he measured hv good n1anagom nl and good technical processes, ThcSr qualities come from research and from training; and the forest indus. tries. to reach high ltye| of skill must make H full use of both thos' tools of. modern industrial proErcs ss Hitherto, the diversity, the geo graphical isolation, and the su1l average size of our wooi-uslng in dustries. coupled with abundance Q raw material. has kept them iron
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
Truck Hits Street Car;
 ReCklce : Driver Fined

Nlneenzo G71Iolfo of KcnSi7gton "as found guilty of reckless driving when he was arratgneI before Judge Benjamin W. Alling in police court this morning and was hnod &25 and costs, $l5 o' tho fine being rcmitted. Gandolfo was arrested by Sergeant John J. ElnE a' the corner Of Iafay- cite and Grove streets yes' erdav morning when truck he was driy- ing crashed into d tr9iI-y car at the ln'erSeC''on
 S"rgoaut King told Inc court t3at Gando.fo turned 1Hfo Grove street gong at 2 speed of about 70 miles m hour. Tho mntormau is alleged No have stepped the trolley car when it Nas seen that an accident wa6 almost inevitable, but Gandofo continued on until the truck crashed into the trolley,
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
AND HE STAYED, WE HOPE

The pou"s investigated report rom Henry Nr'son Of .77 Rocky Hn a'eupe ,as. mght about II o'clock that there Has man in tbc yard .. his hom- Tatra.m1n Gustav H,''hgrG tound T HoHng nan in the yard, hu' aS he Ra,, in comp4ny with 1 roWr woman Hho IlvoI I1 the h1u7a, no acton was taken.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
nAMES RI.TIE-K

CGlc5go, Nov 1Q,--The condition of Brigaa:ar General t'harles C, l'JHcs, vice prast1cnt-c'.ct m an TF ans on hospital. rocoH erjng from m operation Sunday for hernia. continues to jmpr}e, ao"or7jng fo hIs surgeon. All dan2er i.e pas' sand he may leave the hospital next week
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
TO RFTTND DEPOSITS

Berlin. Nov. 12-The American pra-"ar deposits In German hanks will he refunded on tho basis Of the dollar -a'a If :he o1thrnak of inc war 1t VAS sta ad hora today. the Laubs beng asstSse fen per oon' If the amounts du" vr'lo 'ne E0' ernmcnt ro0'r,ou'os the ha'anr,. The present settlement l0& &Qiyes 2 total of 1oonoo 1n7 marks.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
New Finance Corporation Organized By the BodwelI Realty Company Officers for Benefit of share holders.

The new 2@00,0o0 corporation in corporatod last Thursday in Hart ford, does not contemplate al the present, doteloping any property In Florida, II has been organized for the purpose of financing Sanford, Fla. purchasers on the Bodwell Realty Company's properties. 10 first and second mortgages at the very attractive Florida rates. Its plan is 10 give first mortgages for 90 per cent of the house cost.
 Sanford, Fla, is located in the richest part Of the celebrated celery section, and is growing very rapidly, the population having increased 121 per cent in the past four years,
 $10o, GOO Of the ca pitalization is 10 hc offered for subscription al this time. but BodwelI Realty purchasers, shareholders and mortgage holders in thts city Hartford and New Haven, will he eligible to acquire shares ~ tho new enterprise.
 Preferred shares in the new cor poration will yield per cent or uo'ter but the articles of incorpora- ton state, however, that any dtIIonds in excess of per cent 10 p~aferred and common, shall be de- uIarci only in equal percentage on both preferred and common stock" | 4 large painting of the city of | S4nford, and the Bodwell Company E properties will be here very shortly cn elhibiton for q week, and after rarts in Hartford and New Haven Those interested should watch papers very carefully for the an nonnrement ss to where the paint
 nS may be seen.-adyt.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
BUSINESS SERVICE

 ls-BARBERs HAIRD's, MAssEUSE REBUILDING AND CONTRACT @1-pENTISTS 2.-DRESsMAKING & MILLINERY 23-DYEING & CLEANING ci-INsURANCE-AL KINDS ,25-LAWYERs-PAT ATTORNEYS 2s-MOVING. TRUCKING, BAGGAGE 27-PAINTING, PAPER HANGING c8-PLUMBING, HEATG. METAL WK EXPRESSING AND TAILORING 50-PRINTG, JOBB'G, STATIONERY 5l-PROFESsIONAL SERVICES 32--REPAIRING & PIANO TUNING SS-WANTED TO RENDER SERVICES
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
This Date in History

1752-George E. Clark. soldie born. He was founder of Loui, vile, Ky.
 1791-Lee Clafin, philsnthropis born. He was a founder of Bosto university.
 1794-Jay's treaty with Englan signed.
 l797-Charles Anthon, educate born. He was noted Classics scholar of Columbia college.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
MERCHANDISE

' WFHt HANUTSE 65-AFTiCLES FOR SALE BUILDING MATERIALS S7-RUSINESS & OFFICE EQUIP 5S-FARM AND DAIRY PRODUCTS 5e-FEED AND FUEL 60-TERTILIzERS SEEDS. PLANTS 6l-FOOTWE EAR AND CLOTHING s2-GOOD THINGS TO EAT 65-HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES 64-MACHINERY, ELEC., 6 TOOLS E5-MERCHA AkDIsE AT THE STOKES 66-MUsICAL INSTRUMENTS 6i B--RApIO DIAMONDS. JEWELRY TO BUY
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
EATEN BY SHARKS.

Havana, Nov. f9.-Four Cuban soldiers were drowned and their bodies probably eaten by sharks when the Key West ferryboat Es- trada Palma collided with a small army motor boat carrying seven pri- yates and corporal belonging 10 the engineer corps.
 The collision occurred in the har- Dor here at 10 o'clock last evening.
 Statistics show that there was q shipwreck a day last year.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19

Ever since their marriage 70 years ago, MT. and Mrs. Robert Carlyle have lived together in the same cottage at Lacey Green, Eng land.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

& TENEMEETS to-BUSTNESS PLACES FOR RENT 7f-DESk ROOM AND OFFICES 72-FARMS FOR RENT
 73-HOUSES FOR RENT
 74-SUBURPAN FOR RENT ELIMINATION PLACES FOR RENT & STORAGE RENT
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Ts-AGFNTs-REAL ESTATE 7s-AUCTIONEERS
 eo-BLDG. & BUSINESS PROP sl-BUIL DING LOTS FOR SALE .sa-FARMS FOR SALE s5-HOUsEs FOR SALE s4-EHORE PLACES FOR SALE s5AsUBCRBAN FOR SALE SERIAL ESTATE FOR EXCHANGE 67-REAL ,ESTATE-WANTED
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
FINANCIAL

4s-RUsINEss oPPoRTUNITIEs 47-INVESTMENTS, STOCKS. BONDS 4S-MONEY LOANED
 49-WAkTED-TO BORROW
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19

Many bushes only two or three 'or Ugh on the western plains haze root systems penetrating to q depih of IS CT % feet.