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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20
RnIn without Clouds.

We have it on the authority of Sir J.
G. Ross that in the south Atlantic 1t
rained on one occasion for over an hour
when the sky was Entirely free from
clouds In the Mauritius and other
parts OF the southern hemisphere this
is not a rare occurrence. but in Europe
it is, and the greatest known length Of
it's duration was ten minutes at Con-
stantinople. All the Year Round.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20

week, the guests Of Mr. and Mrs. Ed
win Iongley.
The saw mill Of Emery Porter & Co.
that mas beef shut down for several
weeks, undergoing extensive repairs. IL
again ready 10 meet the wants of the
pubic in the way Of all saving and fit
ting lumber orders
II. B. Merry returned from Boston
Saturday night.
+. W. Bunker vent 10 Boston Wednes-
day on a 81 <s3sinea@,zfin -
+ .sss&ac.sss7ssL sx-A -. rs ~ .ls1rs er
brother in Oakland last week
Mr. Charles Bryant and Miss Edie
Pomroy were visiting at y New Port
land, Sunday.
Mr. Clarence Mantor of skowhegan
was in town Sunday To be present at the
funeral Of Mr.. T F. Paine
Mr. and Mrs William Paine OF skow-
hogan were ia town sunday to be present
at the funeral Of Mr.. T. F. Paine.
large number Of our local hotsemen,
were at Skowhegan, Saturday, to wit
ness the races on the ice there. II. z.
Skidmore entered bis horse Watchmark
and was close second IN two heats.
The Messrs Bailey are still increasing
their stock of cows at the Carrabassett
stock farm They intend soon to raise
the number to seyenty-fiye cows. The
cream they furnish goes to the Clover
Leaf Creamery Co. of our village.
Mr.. T. F. Paine, one of our Oldest bus
mess men and a prominent citizen of our
village, died suddenly, Friday morning.
The funeral Was held at his home on
Main street, sunday afternoon, Miss
Mabel &. Andrews. pastor of the Baptist
Church, officiating. assisted by Rev. Fl.
5. Ryder of the NJ. Z Church.
Fresh vaccine points at Bucknam's
drug store, Sko.hegan. Mail orders
receive prompt attention
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20

The storm of Monday night and Tues
day WAS a very severe one in Boston,
New York and further west and south.
The weather bureau is authority for the
statement that the storm developed in
the Rocky Mountains, took an air line
southerly to the Gulf of Mexico, then
struck for the Atlantic and followed
northerly along the coast. The storm
was not as heavy and severe in Central
Maine as along the coast and further to
the south and west. IC evidently spent
its fury before reaching this latitude.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20
Safeguards Against Fires.

When the new Paterson arises from
the ruins perhaps it may be built of diff
ferent stuff. Only by exercising the
most modern precautions in building in
cOngested centres may such devastation
by fire be guarded against. When New
York city was burned in 1885 by fire
that destroyed gu of its best buildings
and caused property loss of $1,000 600,
the burned region was covered with tn,
SINE kind of buildings that fed the flames
in Waterbury and in Paterson. Chicago's
big fire in 1871 got running start in the
lumber yard, and its Roadway was IRE
sistible when it reached the more substan-
tal brick and stone buildings. Within
three days it made IS. 800 people home
less and burned property worth $780,
900 900.
The Boston fire of 1872 ran a similar
course, with loss of $50, 1000, 600, Otta.
wa and Hull suffered a loss of $17 000, 000
in 1900. Two months later the docks OF
the North German Lloyd steamship CON-
pany at Hoboken were burned, with an
appalling loss of life and the destruction
of 81 900, 900 worth of property. Jack
sonvlle was almost destroyed last year,
but this WAS pitch pine' fire, and thu
wonder of it WAS that it had not occurred
before. In each one of these cor flagra-
ions there was first of all a large com.
brstibie nesting place for flames and
then high wind to drive them onward.
Builders here sometimes complain
that the regulations of the city depart
ment governing their operations are un.
necessarily stringent. Our freedom il
recent years from widespread fires proves
the wisdom of these restrictions. they
are the surest and the only preventive,
OF such disasters as nave recently COME
to Waterbury aud Paterson. Fireprooi
buildings may have proved only partially
deserving Of their name, but a group OF
them is eity's best check against fire.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20

IA sassia appears to be disposed to take
- Aaglo-Japan treaty philosophically.
pTaa ssistal public utterance is to the
sHaei that the news of tue treaty il ac-
cgpfed pith tho most complete equani-
nifty aud that Russia is happy to ascer-
tain that England and Japan are pledged
"a maintain tue integrity of China and
the Independence Of Korea, two priuci-
piles that government was the first to es
hbsish as the basis of her foreign policy.
Russian officials, however. appear to be
disposed to criticize the treaty if cor
rectly reported, and furthermore say:
"We have reason TO believe it is not
true that America, with which We re-
main in perfect accord, is a silent part
ner in the affair. We have given Ameri-
ca positive assurances that Russia will
do nothing which vii disturb the inter
ests of America in China We do not
believe America is anxious about the
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20

American troops have broken down
the insurrection in Batangas and Laguna
provinces in the Philippines. Gen. Bell
has been making use of drastic measures
which appears to be the only kind Fill
pinos can appreciate. He believes the
leader Malver is becoming exceedingly
unpopular with the natives and their
fear of his vengeance ia all that prevents
them from betraying him.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20
Exciting Races on the Ice

The horse racing on the river In this
place last Saturday afternoon proved as
exciting as anyone could wish for, and
the large crowd In attendance were given
an afternoon of sport far beyond their
expectations. The weather was all that
could have been desired, perfect winter
afternoon, bright and sunny. yet crisp
and bracing.
The course was half mile straight
away, start being made up near the old
piers, and the finish at point nearest
town, where poles were SET, the Judges
"roostingp at the left of the finish line
on the bags of oats with which the purs-
es were paid. At the start red flag
was dropped from which signal the timer
started the watch, and it would not be at
all surprising II the time given was not
accurate. The events and the starters
are given In the following summary,
but the exciting finishes in the heats had
to be witnessed to get any conception Of
the good natured excitement that prevail
ed.
MINUTE CLASS.
Lady Wilkes, b m, Chas II. futile, 22I2li
Roxy, b IN, Warren Brown, lI3332
Gray Harry, &, Edw Gledhill, 44412 3
Watchmark, br (, H. f. Skidmore, 332 DIR
Time: Ill, loo, Ill, LILY, LIZ, 112.
2.30 CLASS.
Lady L., b IN, L. ". Chase, Il31
Darcy, or &, Warren Brown, 33l3
Searchltght. &, f. E Southland 222 2
Time; 1.o4, .o5, LOS, 1.07.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20

She-And you will always love me,
even when am oil md ugly?
He-But you never can grow any
older or any nelier in my eyes, darling.
Pail Mall Gazette.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20
Card Of Thanks.

romltas W. Hr sn -oeuqh al
of, ana liod tou r"r hmr of a.n.
-
Nj i. a. SOUTHLAND
Nefcs-. ST. Huo rmily.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20

At the annual meeting of the grand
lodge of Maine, Ancient Order Of United
Workmen, at Bangor, Tuesday, these
officers were elected: Junior z. G. NJ.
~ Edward f. Danforth, SkoN hogan
grand mast r workman, Charles S. Cum
mings, Auburn; grand foreman, l., Nj
staples, Washington; grand overseer,
D. B. Phelan, Danfor'h; grand recorder,
Albert g. Andre VS., Augusta; grand re-
ceiver, Charles Roberts, Portland
grand guide, ~. r Jones, Augusta;
grand inside Waterman, Fitz NJ. Fish,
Halowell; grand outside Waterman. w
T Jones, Augusta; grand medical ex
aminer, DR.. John f. Hill, Waterville.
Send IS cents and get the REPORTER
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20
TO ouKr A com ~ one DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money u il falls 20 cure
r. w. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20

President Roosevelt made his report
on the Schley case, yesterday. He prac-
tically sustalns the findings of the court
of inquiry as endorsed by secretary
Long. He states that the Santiago bat
tie was battle by captains, under
standing orders issued by sampson. He
commends the part that Schley took in
the action with the exception of the
famous LOOP" which he criticises.
He concurs in the recommendation
made by the court of inquiry, that no
further action be had in the matter.
This is sound advice and should have
been needed when the court made it.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20

Dr. Mueller, the former consul of the
Orange Free State in Holland, departed
from Brussels for this country, February
18th, as a Boer emissary to the U. =.
government. According to information
from responsible Boer quarters, Mr..
Krugers letter TO Pres. Roosevelt of
which Dr. Mueller is the bearer, does not
appeal for Intervention, but expresses
regret that he is unable at present to
personally congratulate Pres. Roosevelt
on his accession to office and concludes
with gratified allusion to the numer
Gus invitations to visit the great republic
which have arrived and are still arriving
DR.. Mueller, it is further stated will
direct his efforts to obtaining govern
ment prohibition of the expectation of
articles regarded by the Beers as contra
band of war. thus indirectly elciting an
spinion on the war from the United
States government.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20

Send IS cents and get the REPORTER
three months, trial trip.
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ENTERED As sEoosp GLARS MAIL MATTER.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-15
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Reports from "spud" Parrish, who Is III
at Hot Springs, Ark. are ~unfavorable His
condition Is said to be serious.
r. B. Carter, building inspector. has re-
turned from a hunting trip up the Platte
river. He reports fair success. having
bagged twelve geese.
Nebraskans at the Murray: A. s. Davis.
Nebraska City; z. J. Craig. Holdrege; Emil
Crosse, Beemer; g. V. Doran. Lincoln: w
s. DoTan, North Platte.
Wilbur Fawcett, stenoRrapher On Judge
Dickinson's court. has returned from a
hunting trip over In Iowa. where there are
few birds and a great deal of mud.
William Deuel. OF Denver and ]. o. Brink
erhon OF Kansas City, division superin-
tendents OF the Union Pacific, and +. Il.
Parker OF the Oregon Short Line, with
headquarters at Rawlins. WyO., are regis
tered at the Mllard.
Dewitt c. Britt OF Chelan, Wash, who
was compelled to stop at Council Bluffs
while on his way to the editorial conven-
ton at Hot Springs. on account OF the
illness Of his infant son, has received word
from Kansas City 10 the effect that the
southern wing" OF the northwestern dele
CATION reached the city by the Kaw yester,
day morning and proceeded at once toNst
Louis. where it viii Join the "nSrthern
wing" The party separated at Salt Lake
City. one taking the southern and one the
northern route, which accounts for the
numerical weakness of the delegation
which passed through Omaha Sunday.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-15
WHERE TO KEEP GASOLINE
Insurance Company Contends II
Should Go Into Feed Tank
of Stove.

According to certain contentious In a
case now on in Judge slabaugh's court, 1t
makes a heap of difference where a woman
leaves her gasoline can over night. Mrs.
NJ. A. Beebe is suing the Farmers and Mer-
chants Insurance company of Lincoln to
recover $500 on furniture destroyed BY Ire
a year ago at 2s06 st. Mary's' avenue She
swears that when she took her gallon can
into the storehouse. where the furniture
was, the night before the fire, she emptied
the fuel into the feed reservoir on the
stove. but the company alleges that she
left the gasoline in the can and that this
voids the gasoline permit in her policy.
In county court the'pfaintin lost, and
attorneys say that II the defense is again
sustained in district court it win open the
way to much future litigation, based on
the same premises that the presence OF
gasoline for any time at all in other place
than the feed tank Of the stove voids the
permit and the policy.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-15
IMPURE BAKING POWDER SEIZED.
The New York Board of Health Find
IL Contains Alum and Rock, De-
clare 81 Dangerous to Health
and Dump "a Into the River.

The New York papers report that the
Health Department of that city has seized
as dangerous to health nearly two tons of
cheap mixtures sold for baking powder. and
dumped them into the offal scow to be de-
stroyed. More OF the powder was found
in a Sixth avenu department store. The
report Of the analysis OF the Health Depart
ment stated that II was IAN alum baking
powder containing alum and pulverized
rock.
The different health authorities seem TO
have different ways of REFRESHING the sale
OF bad baking powders. In England they
have prosecuted the grocers under the
general Law and broken up the trahAc. In
Missouri the sale Of alum baking powder is
actually prohibited by law. In New York
they seize the unwholesome stun and cas-;
II into the river without any discussion.
The latter way is certainly effective.
The alum baking powders are usually
offered at a low price. ten to twenty cents
a pound, or with some prize. as a tempta-
tion to the housewife.
Consumers can protect themselves BY
buying only high-grade baking powder OF
established name and reputation. Do moi
be tempted by the grocer TO take some.
thing else as Just as good or 'our OWE
brand. - for the trials show tina the grocer
himself is often deceived by unscrupuIous
makers and h selling an alum powder
without knowing It.
There are several good powders on the
market; let the housekeeper insist on hav.
ing what she knows is right. and not be
induced to risk the life OF the family fol
an imaginary saving Of a few cents.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-15
LINCOLN MAN SHEDS NO LIGHT
Charles Rymer Fails TO Identify Re-
voIver said to Belong 10
william VI. Jones.

DETROIT, Mich. April 14.-with the ar
rival OF Charles Rymer from Lincoln. Neb.
the police hoped 10 establish firmly the
responsibility OF the murder OF George II.
Haywood upon William NJ. Jones. The ON
GERS expected that Rymer would unhesl-
~tstingly identity a revolver found near the
scene OF the crime. but when Rymsr was
shown the gun he failed TO Identity II as
one he had ever seen in Jones possession
Rymer. since his arrival. has been kept in
seelusion by the police and prosecuting at
torney. and they will allow no one 70 tax
20 him They claim that their case against
Jones is much strengthened by what ne has
told them. Notwithstanding his failure 10
identify the gun. Jones still declines 70
confess that he killed Haywood
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-15

woman's Fancy Waist. No. 4Os5-To be
made with elbow or long sleeves. Fancy
waists with deep yokes are in the
height OF style and will be found becoming
to most figures. The smart model Illus
trated combines foulard in meteor blue and
white, with Irish crochet lace over white
and white chiffon, and makes part or a
costume, but numberless materials are APP
propriate. and the design suits odd bodies
as we'll as entire gowns. Yelling. satin
sapho, peau de cygne. barege, chRllis and
all the seasons pliable materials might
be suggested, with lace Of varying tints.
The lining is cut with under-arm cores.
side backs and double darts. and is
smoothly fitted. The back is faced TO give
the yoke effect, then arranged over the
lining and simply drawn down IN gathers
at the waist. The front Of the yoke is
separate, and with the full front Is at
taehsd to the right side Of the lining,
hooked into the left, while the fronts
proper are arranged over both. The upper
sleeves are in one piece each and arranged
over the lining TO which the puns are
sewed. When full lengths is desired tho
Innings are faced in place Of being cut on
below the elbows. The under-arm cores
are smoothly covered with the material. a
feature that renders the waist available Tor
stout hgures which require careful lifting.
To cut this waist in the medium size sss
yards Of material p inches wide, IA yards
q inches wide. OF l yard "A inches wide
will be required. with = yard OF ali-oyer
lace for yoke snd collar. = yard ~oflchinon
for full front and underslesves. and ; yards
OF applique to trim as Illustrated. or III
yards Of aIl-Over lace when long sleeves are
desired.
The patterns 4OS5 is cut in sizes for a 90,
"a. Sc. IS and 40-ineh bust measure.
For the accommodation OF The Bee read
ers. these patterns. which usually retail al
from 70 10 20 cents. will be furnished at q
nominal price. 10 eents. which covers al
expense. In order 70 get amp pattern en-
close 10 cents. give nrubsr and name q
pattern vsnted aud bVst measure
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-15
DRAW STRAWS FOR OFFICE
Judge Keysor vsoatss Restraining Order
Against South Omaha Clerk.
CANDIDATES MAY DECIDE BY CHANCE
After One Claimant L. seated. suE-
Rests Court, other May Bring
Contest Proceedings Under
the Law.

After listening 10 the that
consumed the forenoon Judge Keysor has
denied John Mcintyre the temporary in
junction he asked preventing Samuel c.
shrisley from citing him to appear and
cast lots for place in the South Omaha city
council as member from the Fourth ward.
The court also vacated the restraining
order issued last Wednesday.
Both Mcintyre and Shrigley we're in court.
as was also Patrick J. O'Connor. the demo-
cratic competitor whom Mcintyre says he
vorsted had there been a fair count Of the
ballots. but with whom the, canvassing
board declared him tied. Ex-Councilman
Johnson and Miles Welsh. councilman from
the Second ward, we're among others in the
court room
McIntyre's attorney argued that Shrigley
had no right to conduct such a drawing, as
the statutory provision is for such a re-
course in the case Of only county or town
ship election, cities to act under their
charters. The South Omaha charter, he
affirmed, gives its clerk no such power, and,
in the attorneys opinion. the mayor and
council should decide the matter without
any casting Of lots.
The Judge held, however, that a drawing
may as well be made. as It will result in
one OF the other being seated, after which
the loser may, he said. bring contest pro-
ceedings. The statutes provide that con-
test proceedings be brought against the
Incumbent" so that one or the other
would have to be seated before this matter
could rightfully get into the courts to be
passed upon.
There has been filed the afidavit of
August Miller, who swears that Shrigley
told him he would issue a certificate OF
election to O'Connor II Mcintyre didn't ap-
pear for the drawing. Another affidavit
was that Of Frank Agnew, who represented
Mcintyre at the canvassing boards session
April I, and who sfirms that there were
discrepancies in the poll books and that in
all such instances Ed Johnston, who had
charge OF the tally sheet, would place the
highest number to O'Connor's credit. John
A. Rine. a young attorney, furnishes still
another afhdavit, in which he states that
McIntyre's attorney saw the canvassing
done and raised no objection at that time.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-15
MIx POLITICS IN BUSINESS
senator clark Relates some Methods
of Complaining In Connection
with Mining

NEW YORK. April Ex-senator W. A.
Clark Of Montana was a witness in the SUI
preme court in this city today In a suit
brought by Prof George A. Treadwell
against the United Verde Copper company
and Senator w. A. Clark. Charles w.
Clark and the other directors Of the corpo-
ration.
Prof. T%readwell asked that the defendant
company and its directors be e~njoined from
selling or disposing Of any OF its assets
until the judgment Of the court shall have
been pronounced. that a receiver for the
company be appointed and that an account
ing be made by the defendants before a
referee for the prohts Of the corporation
since December. 1SSs; that the court direct
the sale Of the property OF the United Verde
Copper company then remaining undis-
posed Of and appoint a referee to conduct
such sale, who shall account for it and pay
over the proceeds. when the plaintiff is to
receive a proportionate share of the money
so found due and a proportionate share in
the surplus and assets Of the company.
Prof. Treadwell claims to own go shares
OF stock in the company, which shares, he
says, are now valued at Sls6,O 600. He al
leges that he was wrongfully deprived Of
his share in the company before he refused
to sell. Senator Clark denied that he made
certain threats as TO what would be done
IL Prof. Treadwell refused to agree to a
reorganization Of the company, such as
was effected in 1900. He said that in 1898
he asked his agent to try to get an option
on Prof. Tresdwells stock. but nothing
came Of 1t.
Senator Clark said he made no attempt
to buy Prof. Treadwell's stock after reor-
ganization proceedings had been started.
Did you ever tell Mr. Allaire that you
did not intend to be annoyed by that
pauper any longer referring to Prof.
Treadwell? p" was asked.
Il never did"
IL was brought out in the course OF Sen
ator Clark's testimony that the United
Verde Copper company had opposed a man
named Burns. who was a candidate for
sheriff Of Yavapai county. Senator Clark
said that Burns was a discharged employe
Of the company and that he had threatened
to get even" When Burns became the re-
publican candidate for sheriff Clark said
he gave orders that Munds, the democratic
candidate, should be elected and that the
company should spend any amount OF
money that might be needed for legitimate
campaign expenses. About $40, 900 was so
, spent. Senator Clark was then excused in
order that he might go to Washington and
it was arranged that he should return for
REORGANIZATION later.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-15
STRIKER DEFIES THE COURT
JOurnes nam BAKER Throws In Cater
Restraining Order Served
on Him.

KANSAS CITY. April IA-striking jour
neyman bakers have disregGrded an order
Issued by Judge John Henry Of the fed
eral court restraining them from inter
fering with the business OF WArnsks's
bakery and one OF them vent 90 tar as to
throw the courts order into the street
when a deputy served II. What course
Judge Henry will take remains 70 be seen.
Ths strikers had interfered with the
bakers business BY standing In troat Of
his shop and Yelling all persons WI passed
not 70 RatroniEe the store "a ats manager
vas antAg0aisue u organised labor,