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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28
Terms oIeace.

The terms Of peace offered the Beers
through their commander iI-chief. Gen.
B9ths, by Lord Kitchener, commander
Of the British forces ia south Africa,
which were refused are a. follows:
When hostiities ceased the ratHtsrS
would be replaced by crown COLONY
administration consisting Of nominated
executive and an elected assembly 10
advise him, followed after period bv
representative government. The Beers
would be licensed to have rfles to pro
tect themselves against the natives: the
Dutch and English languages we're 10
have equal rights; kafir- would not
have the franchise until after Representa-
tive government bad beeu granted the
Orange Free State laws for ksffirs would
be considered good church property
public trusts and orphan funds would
not be touched no war tax would be
imposed on farmers: assistance would be
given to repair the burned farms aud 20
enable the farmers 10 start afresh. and
eolonists who had Joined the republics
should be disfranchised. The legal debts
Of the state to the amount Of & 900. 900
shall be paid, even if contracted during
hostllties, 70 the extent d creditor proves
he has given value
Gen Botha stood out Oh two pointF.
war prisoners and Boer debts.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

The strained relations between Eng
land and Russia over the railroad incident
at Tenn sein by sensible action of both
nations to Withdraw from the disputed
territory and have the issue to be deter
mined by diplomatic negotiations, but
difficulties in China are many and new
features arise almost every day. Japan
is not reconciled to secret treaties be-
tween Russia and China involving terri.
tory in Manchuria contiguous to the
Corean Peninsular, and has notified the
powers to this effect. The enormous
war expenses already incurred by Eng
land, Russia and Japan and their great
Indebtedness will, we believe, have a
tendency to prevent a clash of arms that
might otherwise be precipitsted in the
far east. Sometimes poverty is bless,
ing in disguise.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

The will of Benjamin Harrison, lied in
the probate court at indianapolis. gives
Mrs. Harrison $4,000 and certain real
estate in New York, also leaves in trust
for her use the sum of $l25, 600 ard gives
her the use of the indianapolis residence
with furniture, horses, carriages, etc.,
during her life. Upon her death it is to
revert to the estate and be divided among
the surviving heirs. The young daugh-
ter, Elizabeth, is given $4,000 and
Benjamin Harrison Mckee, his grand
son, is to have an equal amount when he
becomes of age. Other sums are given
various relatives but there are no large
public requests. The residue of the
estate is divided among his children with
the exception that the share of the son,
Russell Harrison, is given to him in
trust for his children. The will was
drawn in April, 1899, but a codicil, drawn
in February last, increased the sum be-
queathed his wife in trust from 500, 600
to 1925 00
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28
Alabama Tornado.

A tornado, accompanied by terrible
wind and rain storm passed over Birm-
ingham, Ala, and vicinity, Monday, do
ing vast amount of damage to prop.
erty. Between and 10 a. m. the
storm ragged with great violence, wreak-
ing scores of buildings and creating ter.
rible havoc. About Is persons were
killed in Birmingham and suburban
towns.
AT lrondale, five stores in the business
part of the town were demolished aud
three people were killed and several in
jured.
At Pratt City the roof of the High
school building was blown off and the
First Methodist Church wrecked, besides
score of negro cabins blown down.
Other towns report much damage to
farm houses and the heavy fall of rain
totally destroyed the growing crops.
Relief work was Immediately begun in
the devastated district, as the sufferers
were mostly among the negroes and the
poorer whites. The property loss is
estimated at from two to three hundred
thousand dollars.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

In his "Eceentricities of Genius"
Major Pond tells the pathetic story of
Ralph Waldo Emerson's last lecture
delivered in the Old South church in
Boston for the fund to save that build
ing from demolition:
GAS he began reading his lecture the
audience was very attentive. After a
granddaughter sitting in the front row
Of seats, gently stepped toward him
and reminded him that he was lectur-
ing. He saw at once that he was wall
dering, and with the most charming,
characteristics apologize bow. he re
sumed his place, an incident that seem
ed to affect the audience more than
anything else that could possibly have
occurred A few moments later he
took piece of manuscript in his hand
and. turning around with it, laid 1t on
q side table. Just then one Of the audi
ence said to me q think 1t was Mrs.
Llvermore or Mr.. Howe, please have
the audience pass right out and, rush
ing up to Mr.. Emerson, said, Thank
you so much for that delightful lee
ture;' then, turning around, waved the
audience to go out.
"He probably had been speaking
about 10 minutes. The audience pass
ed out, many of them in tears. 1t was
one of the most pathetic sights / ever
witnessed"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

Maryland has new election law, just
enacted, that is expected to disfranchise
5000 llterate voters. 1t is Demo-
cratic measure planned by Ex-senator
German and is expected to make the
State safely Democratic and elect him
Senator in 1902 The principal change
in the law consists in depriving illterate
voters of the assistance of ballot clerks
in preparing ballots. Democrats expect
it will dstranchise 30, 900 colored voters
nearly all of whom are Republicans, and
$4,000 white ones, 80 per cent. of whom
vote the Republican ticket. They do not
really desire to disfranchise the whites
but do it for the sake of deprivng the
negroes of suffrage, to meet the exigen-
cies of the party. 1t is an ingenious
scheme but may not work just as it is
expected 70.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

The mining of coal is one of the very
important industries of Illinois. There
are 900 mines in the State and the con-
sumption of the product is enormous.
There are next to 20 waterpowers in the
State and soft coal is used to generate
all power for manufacturing purposes,
for railroad transportation, for electric
light and power and for fuel. Until
very recently coal has been delivered to
residences in Illinois cities for $1.50 per
ton and for manufacturing purposes for
$l.00 per ton. 1t now costs $2,5 and
$3.50. This sharp advance was accom-
plished by a pooling arrangement en-
tered into by mine operators, and they
have made large profits by the deal at
the expense of the consumers. Leading
operators are said now to have a move
meut on foot to consolidate coal. produc-
ing interests into one mammoth combine
with view to better meet the demands
of organized labor and promptly fill very
large orders If this combination is
made there is danger of it becoming a
monopoly by obtaining freight conces-
sions on railroads to the disadvantage of
individual operators and smaller compa.
MES. These mammoth combines acquire
dangerous power If they are disposed to
use it, and they generally are.
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Wanted to nrOaden Him.


Charles B. Hanford while playing In
Texas town was approached by a
young man in typical cowboy fashion,
who said:
"Are you the manager Of this play
that comes tonight2'
Mr. Hanford said he was.
do you want to hire a man to help
act?'
mo. My company is complete"
want to hire man to help count
money!
mo"
want to hire man to get out in the
back of the theater and boiler and ap-
plaudp
mot this tour The audiences are at
tending to that very satisfactorily"
want anybody for anything on
earth?'
mot that | think of at present"
"Well, that's just our luck. We've
got a man here who recites pieces in
consideration of being treated. If he
doesn't get treated, he'll hang around
and make the barroom unpleasant for
hours. We don't want to hurt him, for
he's good sort In the main. But he
only knows three pieces-Mark Anto-
ny's grafton, Hamlet's soliloquy and
Rienzfs address to the Romans. We
thought that If you could flatter his
mind into the belief that he's a great
genius and haul him around the coun-
try two or three trips so that he can
learn a few new pieces from you, we'd
be willing to make up a purse that
would come mighty near making it
worth while. New York Telegram.
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Sloppy streets and bad roads.

sloppy streets and bad roads.
Papering and painting is the order of
the day
The mansard roof of the high school
building will be shingIed during the
coming vacation
The Jenkins hous. on Main street
has recently been purchased by George
Carr. He has commenced making need
ed repairs on it.
MIR. and Mrs. Hiram Pattee are visit
ing friends in town.
The drama entitled "a Fighting
Chance or the Blue and the Gray pre-
scented by the ladies of the U l. :. in
the congregational church, last Thurs
day evening had a very fair attendance
in spite of the rain which prevailed at
the time The parts were we'll taken
and the plot was carried out with vim.
The Norridgewock adet band was in
attendance and gave concert before
the play. Music between the acts was
furnished by the orchestra The pro-
ceeds were for the soldiers monument
fund. Ii WAS announced that the play
would be repeated on Tuesday evening of
this week, but the weather was unfayor.
able again obliging a postponement.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Welch of Pitts
field are visiting Mr.. Welch's father and
grandmother for a short time
c. G. Diggles, who has been spending
few days with his parents, left town,
last Friday, for Lewiston, where he has
a situation in the upholstery department
of the B. Peck Company. His wife aud
little daughter, Doris, will remain ID
town few days longer
Rev. J. A. Jones and family returned
from their vacation, last week. They
have been enjoying a number of weeks
visit among relatives in Pennsylvania
and other places.
The Whiting and Taylor building is
to receive a new roof.
Miss Carrie Dunlap is in very poor
health. She is stopping with Mrs.
Charles Morse.
David Wood reports reganing health
in his southern quarters. Perley Nease
also writes from New Mexico that he is
feeling very much better and is able To
go up in the mines without feeling the
exertion.
Mr. and Mrs Derne Greene are ex-
pected home from New Mexico, soon.
The ice in the Kenuebec at this point
is weakening and breaking up close 10
the shores and will probably start before
many days.
The members of {. A. Writings sun-
day school class will give an oyster sup
per in the Baptist vestry, tomorrow
evening, the proceeds of which viii he
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28
Pathological Spring Meeting.

The Maine Pathological Society held
its spring meeting, Friday. Mar. q, at
Brooks. The exhibition Of winter fruit
was very good and prizes we're given on
some fifteen lots Of fruit. The condi-
tons OF the roads kept many from al
tending.
The meeting opened at i o'clock. with
few remarks and music, followed by
paper on Plant Growing for Garden
and Lawn" by W. Il. Allen Of Augusta.
other papers were given upon "Orchard
Culture and Its Results and The I'm
portance OF It and "Methods Of Gull
tufe'. In the evening Prof. \. L. Lane
OF Water7ille, lectured upon Pleasure
aud Profit from Plant study" The pro-
gram was Instructive and much enjoyed.
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Attachments Everywhere.

Daniel Davenport, counsel in Bridge
port, Conn, for Mrs. Helen Hall, Tues.
day last, notified the Bridgeport Trust
Company, administrator of the estate of
the late George F. Gilman, that Mrs.
Hall would freely turn the Gilman man
sion at Black Rock over to its possess
sion, aud that her mother and brother
would vacate the mansion shortly. In
taking this step Lawyer Davenport said
Mrs. Hall does not waive her title or
right TO go TO the mansion, but as owner
of the property, and confiding in the in
tegrity of the administrator she prefers
to have it taken care of by the company.
Mr.. Davenport, Tuesday, also made
the important announcement that Mrs
Hall has attached all the money in Mr.
Gilman's name, wherever deposited in.
Guiding 100000 in the Bank of North
America, New York. The attorney
added that Mrs. Hall would not interfere
at all with the tea store property, realiz.
ing that the interests of the business de-
mand that it shall be allowed to go on
unhampered. Regarding the basis of
Mrs. Halls claim the attorney remains
rs non-eommittal as ever.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

From y Book on partmoor' writ
ten by the Rev s. Barins-Goud. comes
a story which might nave come from
less trustworthy source:
The wild and romantic country Of
Dartmoor consists of a tahleIand with
rugged peaks or tors and all but i'm
passable marshes. After n dry summer
it IS easy to pick ones way across
parts of it which at other times are full
of pitfalls. At one of the latter periods
a man WAS cautiously treading his wa4
across one of the treacherou> marshes
when he saw a hat lying brim down.
ward on the sedge. He gave it a gen
tie, good humored kick in passing and
almost jumped out of his skin when a
choked voice called out from beneath:
what be you a-doin TO my 'at?'
BE there now a chap undern7" ex-
claimed the traveller.
''Ees, l reckon, and q boss under NE
likewise"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

The Maine legislature has spoken
with emphasis against "re-submission'.
There was no popular demand for it and
very little interest manifested In its
favor. 1t was understood to be an at
tack upon prohibition and the people of
Maine are, by no means ready to abandon
that for the very doubtful method of
local option or any other form of license.
They are aware that prohibition fails to
prohibit to an extent not credtable to
our people and officials but they believe
that there is no remedy in licensing the
manufacture and sale of liquors. The
real evils in the use of intoxicants, and
there is no justification in advancing the
argument that a license system in any
form, could have a tendency to restrict
the drink habit or diminish the quantity
of rum drank in the State. We do not
believe the removal OF the odum of lille
gality from rum selling in Maine will
have the effect to decrease the use of in
toxicants in the State, but rather believe
that giving the traffic legal status will
have tendency to increase its use.
Enemies of prohibition have had oppor-
tunity to show their strength in Maine
legislature, and now, friends of prohibit
tion and all men and women in Maine
who believe in the supremacy of law,
should make their influence felt in favor
of giving the Maine statutes for the sup
preston of drinking houses and tipping
shops fair trial. The only way to give
it fair trial is to give the law adequate
enforcement. This ought to be done.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

The trial of John G. Best for the
murder of George K. Bailey in October
Oh last year, has occupied the supreme
court in Salem, Mass, for week past
and was given to the jury late yesterday
afternoon. Best and Bailey were part
ners in the management of farm near
Lynn, and one morning in the month
above mentioned the latter was found
missing. Later portion of a body was
discovered In a pond near by and a
thorough search brought to light other
parts sewed up In bag that went to
make up the whole. A strong case from
circumstantial evidence was worked up
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

An Englshman thus describes the
wife of his bosom in his will:
Heaven seems to have sent her into
the world solely to drive me out OF 1t.
The strength of Samson. the genius of
Homer, the prudence of Augustine, the
skill of Pyrrhus, the patience Of job,
the philosophy of Socrates, the subhety
Of Hannibal, the vigilance OF Hermo-
genes, would not suffice to subdue the
perversity of her character."-Ex-
change
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

Much interest is taken of late in re-
port of a successful smoke consumer.
This means much in the region where
soft coal is used in cities for manufaetur-
ing purposes. The black smoke is a
great nuisance and these smoke consum-
ers not only mitigate this evil but make
saving in fuel, beside. In this part of
the country where soft coal is not used
to the extent it is in most western towns
and cities the smoke evil is not appreci-
ated as 1t is there and the same interest
Is not evident
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28
MiRa For Hire

MEN do not hire street wigs, said "A
New York wigmaker. "Thc man WHO
wears a wig constantly owns it. But
there are nevertheless many wigs hired
out Actors, for example, hire wigs.
and wigs are rented for masqueraders
and costume parties, and sometimes
wigs are rented for surprises. SO that
after all wigs are included in the great
list of things that can be hired. which
list would be found. | fancy, to include
pretty much everything that could be
named"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

American art has received another
high tribute in the selection of Edwin A.
Abbey of New York, by King Edward
to paint the coronation scene in West
Minister Abbey. The artist, as painter
of historical scenes, stands at the head
and his commission is very gratifying to
all Americans.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

The report of W. W. Stetson, State
Superintendent of public schools for the
year 1900, copy of which we have
recently received, contains much inter-
estng matter in regard to the educa-
tional interests of the State. 1t is illus
trated with cuts from photographs of
schools and school houses in the wilder
ness of the State with descriptions of the
work done by the teachers. The report
shows good work done.
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SOUTH NORRIDGEWOCK.
SOC IETIES

LEsANo LopoF No. 1ls - & A N-cAafIes
tarTand 3asters {. Ward. Ser; +. &.
Danforth, Ifeas. Regular meetings saturday
On Or before the full Of the moon.
CEDAR CHAPTER No 81, 0. 4. s-BIanche T.
Ward, Worthy datron. Maud A. Carr So:
Lucy :. Hussey. Treas. Meetings third Friaay
evening Of each month at Masonic Hal
QUINsKBAssErT LODGE No. 100 l. o. o. r.
+. A hilton, Noble Grand; F. g. Hall Ser
4. >. Miller, Treas Meetings Monday even.
ngs at 30.
soARRsKT LoD6K No. III BEBKKAH-N =.
lsadore Z. Wing sec. Nina VI. futile: Treas
Lima {. Tobey. Meetings md and 8th FRIDAY
evenings.
.EcHo LoDeF lo3 KNIGHTS or Pyrnns-kay
bigelow, {. c. {. y. Staples, X. Of r. & ST f.
Tutte, Master Of Exchequer. Tuesday eYeDines
at K ?. Hall.
OLD PoIsT LODGE No. 314 1. o. 6. TN. c.
Holt, {. T; ". f. Brown. Sec; Alfred lutte
Treas Regular meetings Thursday evenings IN
Grange Hall.
SOMERSET GRANGE No. IS F. Of Holm
e. Pierce. Master Lizzie Holway, Sec; Annette
+. Burgess. Treas Meetings Thursday even
after.
BATES Posr No . G. A. R.-Steward Wing.
Commander; II. II Cross, Adj: H. L. Hale,
Suariermaster Meetings fret Tuesday even
ings In Grange Hall.
THE VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SocfKTy-Nrs.
| ). W. Hathaway Pres; Mrs Fannie Hus-eq
Sec; Mrs. Electa J.. 1obey. Treas Meetings
hrst and third Friday afternoons Of the month.
OosooLA ASSEMBLY, No. 81 Pvtbian SISTERS
hood-Mrs. 3. I Burgess, g. O.; Mr. / Il
Burgess h. OF L. x ;. Mrs.. G.. ; Jewett. Aiis-
IRE Of ENehequer. Meetings every other
Monday evening at X. = Han
CHURCHES.
COSGKEGATIoSALC HuKCH-Rev. j. A JONES
pastor. sunday-Morning service. 1876. SIN.
day school. L NJ; Y. +. 5. c. f.. p NJ Wednes.
day evenings-Prayer meeting followed by a
teachers meeting
The CHRISTIAN ESDEAVOR Society Of The
congregational church,. ". spauding. presi-
dent; A, Nhiteomb, Jr., vice president; Hattie
A. Longley, sec. and Treas. Meetings Sunday
eve III yestry.
BAPTIST CHUBeH-Rev. L. F. Turner pastor
Sunday-Morning service, 1880; Sunday school,
II NJ; prayer meeting, p. NJ.
THE CHRISTIAN ESpEAvoR Society Of the
Baptist church,. A. Whiting, Pres, Mrs
Mary b. Whiting, Cor. Sec Miss NJ. J. HAYNES,
Treas. Meetings Wednesday evenings in yestry
at 80.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

Gen. Macarthur announces the sur
render of the Filipino leader with $50
rifles and says that ends the insurrec-
ton in Panay. There were also surren-
ders aggregating 500 officers and men in
Leyte.
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Corrected Weekly 10y SIMPSON & SAVAGE.
PRICES PAID PRODUCERS
BEANs-Hand-pick yellow eyes, 500 70 $3.50
pea beans S2.25
bUrrER-tlrstA ualty, STAMPED IS 70 20 per 10
EGGs-l5 cts. per dor fresh
pOTAToEs-45
RETAlL MARKET.
CHEEsE-l5 per 10.
BUrrER-20 to 22cts, per 10
E0Gs-l7 cts q doz fresh
TEAs-40 to to cents per 10.
CoFFEE-l2la to IS cts. per b.
LARD-Domestic, IL cts Pure 12cts.
MoLAssEs-fure Ponce. a.: pure Barbados
30; Maple, 25c per OF; Choice Cooking. 25c.
SUGAR-Granulated Sugar. best quality, ID
pounds for S1.0O; brown. Il pounds for 81.
PoTAToEs-50c TO 65c 3 bu
OSIoSs-4c per ID.
DRY FIsH-Cod, 10 cts. per n. pollock.
cts
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

There are good indications that the
most rabid Cuban leaders are beginning
to realize that they can accomplish moth.
ing by an attempt to ignore the ex-
pressed wishes of the American con-
gress. They begin to see, too, that
what congress requires Cuba to consent
to will protect Cubans as well as the
interests of the United States. Even
the tlrebrand Sanguilly processes belief
that the United States can be trusted.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

The thousands of Maine music.loving
people who have heard the famous
singer, Sembrich, at the Maine Musical
Festivals, regret very much to learn that
her voice has broken down and her ply
stefan has ordered a complete rest from
her work. A tour was being made
through the Western cities and in the
changes of atmosphere her voice has
become oyertaxed. 1t is hoped that this
wonderful singer has not been heard for
the last time.
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Clean SVdnex.

In Sydney the streets are thoroughly
cleaned every night, and any one
throwing refuse or waste material of
any sort on the street Is arrested and
fined. All the Kitchens in the larger
residences are on the tor floor, and all
the clothes are dried on the roof
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

Traveler-Eh? Has this hotel chang
ed hands?
Clerk-Yes; the old landlord busted
up; owed thousands of dollars to all the
provision dealers In the neighborhood.
For every $40 he took in he spent SIC.
Traveler-Too bad, too bad! He's the
only landlord l ever met who knew
how to keep a hotel -
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

Jack-That's fine dog you have
Jim. Do you want to sell him?
Jim-I'll sell him for $50
jacks he intelligent?
Jim with emphasis)-lntelligenti
Why, that dog knows as much as | do.
Jack-You don't say so? Well, I'll
give you so cents for him, jim tx
change.
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purpose to purchase house for him in
Washington and are raising money by
contribution for that purpose. After
the experience of the friends of Admiral
Dewey in presenting him with a house
in the capital city, it is strange that
anyone would feel like repeating the
experiment upon any other naval hero.
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against Best. The last day of the trial
the defendant was put upon the stand
and made fine witness, telling his side
of the case in an uncontradictory man.
ner. The case will go TO the jury today.