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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-03
McAleer Gets New Pitcher.

Cincinnati, o., Oct. 3.-Manager Jimmy
McAleer of the St. Louis American league
club has signed Pitcher Ed Dohan of the
College Hill team OF the Saturday After
noon league. McA1eer viii take the young
man south with him next spring and will
give him a thorough trial. Dohan was rec
Commended to- 'SIdnager Kelley some weeks
ago. and he was to be given a trial, out
he ba1ked at the last moment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-03
COLD IN THE NORTH.
In Kansas Tt Is Accompanied by
Rain.

There was a wind blowing from the north
this morning at the rate of nineteen miles
an hour.
There is cold weather in the north. The
minimum temperature reported from Win
nipeg was IS; the minimum at Williston
was &c: at Lander. % and at Helena %.
A nineteen-nile wind is liable to bring
touch of that to Kansas. The government
forecast sent out this morning was:
Rain and slightly cooler tonight; Sat-
urday fair and warmer
The mercury in Observer Jennings ther-
mometer started on the downward path
this morning. The rain up to II o'clock
measured fifty hundredths of inch.
The hourly temperatures recorded by the
government thermometer were as fol-
lows:
7 O'Clock .52j11 O'Clock. 40
& o'clock x.-. 5lil2 o'clock 40
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-03
Saturday is always
GLOVE DAY.

and tomorrow will be no excep-
ton. Stock complete-qualities
unsurpassed by any maker-and
fits guaranteed when fitted at the
counter by our experienced sales
ladies. If you have never tried
our gloves, this is good op-
portuDity. We claim this the
Glove Store of Topeka.
The Ready to Wear De-
y artmenf is well supplied with
safeable and suitable articles in
wearing apparel
Suits, Skirts, Waists, &c.
Also our full line of FurS is
now on sale. Look them over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-03
Weather Indications.

Chicago, Oct 3-Forecast for Kansas:
Rain and slightly cooler tonight; Sat-
urday fair and warmer; northerly winds
becoming variable Saturday.
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CONTINUED On Sixth PAGE.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-03
MILLS STORE NEWS.
THE NEW NECKWEAR

having combination Of crepe
de chine and fancy wash
fabrics, is being shown in
two toned stocks-made detach-
able with tie attached--colors are
Black and White, Black
and Red, Green and Blue,
Green and White. These
are novelties, but other de-
sirable articles for neck dressing
can be found at the Glove De-
partment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-03

Sfand total ----- 500, 100 "a
As stated above. the receipts for the
year were $50. 715-27, leaving a net in
come of S14.9593 49,
AMOUNT OF GAS MANUFACTURED
Mr.. Morgan referred to his books. and
reported the following amounts of gas
manufactured per month during 1900
and the first six months of 1901
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-11

remarked to id Ike. in tones
overheard in the next room,
she won't be long with us.
Folks often change in nature
fore they're struck with death. ="
In the jmorning Uncle John
found a pair of mittens at his
plate from Nancy and several
pretty but useful things, The
handiwork OF his niece. Nancy
was radiant over the new wool
dress and Jake grinning over a
two dollar bill. while Jessie
danced with JOY over a pretty
gold pin set in pearls. having
few ornaments dear to girls
heart. The dinner was a great
success and the little widow
and her children thought
they were in paradise. The
tired ministers wife forgot her
worries and let Jessie fill her
children with cake and candy
almost beyond the resculng
power of any remedy. After
dinner the banker called Nancy
aside and asked if the widow
and her children could stay un.
til she could find work, if extra
help were hired, and Nancy.
overshadowed by Christmas
angels, consented.
If you have never dcvoured
mans best vie nds in a power.
full frame of mind you do not
know how the minister felt. He
had for a long time been trying
to get up his courage to talk to
his richest and stingiest mem
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-11

Der about starting the new
church building, and, with the
aid Of the Christmas angels, the
minister secured a promise that
the rich man would bear half
the expense Of the new build
ing and think about the new
organ.
That night the man sat alone
after the house was still. If he
had had a keener sense of hear
ing he wonld have heard the
Christmas angels singing a
song of thanksgiving near him,
but he only heard his own soul
speaking in the night: John,
Kingsley, there has been mis-.
take. You have been thought
selfish and cold toward God
and man. But you are fond of
folks and of doing good with
your money-the real John, I
mean. The old, lonely, selfish
man is dead, John. l am going,
with Gods help, to make my
self Il present of a noble, gener-
Gus soul"
In her happy girlhood sleep,
Jessie was smiling as if she
heard the Christmas angels re.
joicing. saying: Blessed are
they who show souls the bles-
sedness of eiving"-N. w, Chris
tian Advocate.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-11
UNCLE JOHNS XMAS.
BY Myra Goodwin Piantz

Here / am, Uncle John. for
your Christmas present" and
the tall man found himself i'm.
prisoneh by a pair OF warm
arms. while sweet young face
was held up TO his own.
"Giad to see you Puss You
look as your ma did at your
age 1t was kind of Won 20
give up city holidays aro come
into country village in the
dead of winter"
''Oh, I came to visit YOU, and
you are not dead ror cold, ="
laughed Jessie, merrily
A thrill of new life went
through the old bachelors
heart. Then his sister bad rot
let her children know what a
selfish old fellow he was
The large Kingsley family
had scattered east and west, all
exec pit the eldest, John. When
the own took in the old home.
stead he was able to start a
bank in the village. The more
he enlarged in his worldly pos
sessions the more contracted
became his heart. He lived in
the old brick homestead alone,
except for the presence of
faithful old domestic and the
hired man. He did not often
visit his relatives or ask them
to visit him, but Mary was a
minister's wife and her husband
had lately been sent to one of
the small churches in the large
city near, and the sister deter.
mined to try to win the lonely
man back to himself.
Il am afraid you will find
this dark house very still" said
the uncle.
"Oh, we'll throw up the
shades and let in all the light,
and Wisconsin has the bright
est winter sunshine in the
world. While 1 am here we. will
have in all of your old friends.
My head is tired from studying,
but my hands are all right, and
I'll help you cook and work."
Nancy is Tartar; you had
better keep out of her kitchen"
warned the uncle. II do not
dare give too many orders.
But Jessie went in and con.
quered at once. She always
expected the very best of every.
one, and in hunting for the rose
side of every nature she, some
way, got around thorns without
bringing them to the surface
Uncle John could hardly be.
lieve he was in his own house
when he saw it all open, warm
and light, with flowers in the
windows, and Nancy looking
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-11

kind instead Of naughty and
severe He heard such merry
peals of laughter from the
kitchen he ventured into those
sacred precincts to help pop
corn and crack hickory nuts.
Man is Il domestic animal, and
the Odor Of frying doughnuts
and the sight of the raisins be-
ing stoned aud eggs growing
into snow white foam, bring up
pleasant sensations.
Jessie had a pleasant way of
going TO meet her uncle. and it
q uickcned his old heart TO see,
the bright face under the cap
coming his way. After supper
she brought his slippers and
put the table near the glowing
CRATE, for she insisted that
there was nothing poetical in
heat coming out of the floor,
and then would sit down and
talk. One evening she said:
II hope you haven't made all
of your Christmas plans. 1t
W ould be such fun to help you
make out your list
MY what?" asked the uncle,
in surprise.
why, the list of what you
are going TO DO for Santa Claus.
He probably has exchanged his
sleigh for an automobile this
year and will visit more peo
pie. Seriously, 1 mean. uncle,
it is hard to plan TO make a lot
of people happy on Christmas,
you know
He did not know, for he had
not tried il. He had long ago
made the holy Christ time an
ordinary day.
Jessie went right on as if he
bad been enthusiastic.
1T is a thank offering year,
you know, and we must do more
than usual. The children have
been making scrap books and
fixing up old toys for months.
nd I've knit mittens at night,
and mamma earned five dollars
for the poor"
"How?n asked the uncle.
"Mollie wanted two weeks
off, ami mamma had that mon
ey. She has so much sewing
and church work she couldn't
stand it all alone, even with
our help, but she said a little
backache for Christmas was a
pleasure. She sent a warm
dress to d preachers wife out
west. Papa wore patched fan
nels and sent five dollars to
India for an extra dinner among
some famine orphans. Of
course, there are some poor
people for us to have for din
ner, or we send it. How many
dinners have you on your list,
uncle, deai?"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-11

Use the Ruby and High Pat
ent brands of choice -four and
save the coupons. Every sack
guaranteed to give satisfaction
Monroe City Milling Co.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-11


"Oh. can L help her and order
what | want at the grocery? l
suppose in town, like this
there are many who look to you
for their Christmas turkey"
said Jessie, brightly.
do as you think best" an.
swered the uncle with that
inward pang some people have
when parting with money.
And can 1 help invite the
guests for our own home din.
ner? The minister's wife does
her own work, so Of course we
want them ard the dear chill.
dren; and | met the sweetest
little woman on the train with
two lovely children. Her hus.
band died year ago. and she
finds she cannot stand sewing
in shop to support them, so
she has come to her girlhood
home to see what she can do
here. saw her yesterday, and
! wormed out of her that she
was living in two rooms and
hadn't gotten anything to do. :"
That is, or used to he, Matte
Clark. Her father did not save
his money, you see"
$50 you will help bis poor
daughter" spoke up Jessie.
Thank you; and Nancy said
she'd admire to get dinner for
her preacher and his folks
onct." -
Nancy is the best church
member in the family. But
what more do you want for
Christmas? Do You think 1
have a Fortunatus purse?"
mo; but a big heart length
ems any pocketbook; SO 1 guess
you might give me five dollars
to get presents for these five
Jake said he could
find me a little tree. in the
woods, and well be all right.
| suppose you'll get Nancy a
dress; / saw a warm pretty
brown one downtown yester-
day. And Jake2'
Il always give Nancy a
dollar. hut Jake doesn't earn
more than his wages.
He has a sick mother; but
you know that, of course, you
dear old fellow. You look sick
yourself, and I'm going to bed
and let you rest" said Jessie,
dropping kiss on the bald spot
on her uucle's head.
Il can stand il once" he
groaned when he was alone,
but before the week was out he
began to feel the ''more bless
and surprised himself
by going around whistling like
a boy aud handing out nickles
to school children, wDaing up
with giving each uf his bank
employees a check Christmas
eve. Not satisfied, he sent
oranges to the Sunday school
tree and to his sister Mary ten
dollars. sly
OHe smiled with real pleasure
when he saw the FIVE heavy
baskets Jake was to take round
Christmas eve. He hung around.
living over boyhood memories,
while Nancy stuffed the big
turkey and Jessie made candy
and popcorn balls. He even
fell tor stoning raisirs for the
plum pudding and was reward
ed by piece of Nancy's sam.
pie pie.
You haven't asked for any
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20
Charles l.. Nye.

After an illness of only week,
Charles L. Nye died, Tuesday evening,
at his home on Heselton street. Mr..
Nye's death comes as personal loss
to the many friends he has made in
this town, and is crushing blow to
his family. The deceased was mem
Der of the local lodge of Foresters and
of Somerset Lodge, F. & A. NJ. He
was an ardent worker in the Socialist
party, and a prominent leader in this
part of the state, being a candidate
for the National House on the tickle,
of that party at the last election.
His talents in the musical line were
quite generally recognized. He had
a large class of pupils both in this town
and in Madison, for instruction in
banjo and mandolin playing, and was
the leader of the Forester's Mandolin
and Guitar Club. He was an active
and industrious man. He had been
in poor health for some time and was
taken with pneumonia on Wednesday
last. He was "a years of age at the
time of his death, and had resided
here abont 10 years. A widow and
two small children survive him.
Funeral services will be held this,
Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, at
the Universalst Church, conducted
by Rev FL. A Markley. The Foresters
will attend in a body.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20
To Subscribers.

We are about to send out bills to all
subscribers who owe US for two years
and more. II any who are indebted to
as will kindly look at the date printed on
their papers, they may readily see
whether they owe US for the time spec
flied above or NOT. Anyone whose date
is March l, 1900, will owe us for two
years, and anyone whose date is earlier
than that will owe US for time In excess
of two years. Kindly examine the date,
remit for the amount due, $3.50 per
year, and save us the trouble and ex-
pense of writing to you. Remit by
check. post office order or express money
order addressed to j. o. Smith & Co.,
Skowhegan, Me-, at their risk and ex-
pense. Please give this early attention.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20
Death of r. A. Williams.

Francis A. Williams, one of the old
est and most respected citizens OF
Skowhegan, died at the home OF bis
daughter. Mrs. Geo. L. Nay, on Middle
street, Monday afternoon the 18th
instant, aged 81 years Z months. He
had been In failing health, the result
of advancing age, for some years. This
took the form of a bronchial trouble
accompanied by a. weakness OF u e
heart. A cold and cough aggravated
the difficulty causing increased weakness
until the end came. He suffered no
pain and not great discomfort, even IN
his last days. He was out Of doors,
Tuesday, took his bed, Thursday, and
died, Monday.
Mr.. Williams was a native of Read
field, Maine, the son of james Williams
and among the younger of family of
10 children, sons and 3 daughters,
all now deceased. One brother, Charles
A. Williams died at his home, here,
about years ago. at the age of about
so years.
Francis A. Williams was married in
the year 1874, to Miss Susan Wonson
OF Readfield, who survives him, after
union of IS years. They came to
Skowhegan in 1854 and Mr.. Williams
Immediately went into mercantile
business. AT first it was a general
store, later the hardware line in which
he continued until about 1877. Again
in about 1883 he started in business,
continuing for about years when he
sold out and moved to Florida, but
neither Mr.. nor Mrs. Williams liked
that state. They remained there but
a few months and returned here.
Mr.. Williams was worthy member
of the Methodist Church, and united
with the church in this place when he
first came here 48 years ago. He was
a good citizen much interested in the
affairs of the town and one of the last
of the energetic business men Of our
town whose business career began
before the war of 1861.
Funeral services were held at the
home of Mr.. Nay, Wednesday afternoon.
These services were private in accord
anee with the wishes of the deceased
conducted by his pastor, Rev. Daniel
| Onstott
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20
Maine Fires.

In connection with the figures AS to
Maine business, it is interesting to note
that the companies paid more to Maine
property owners in 1901 than ever before
in the history OF the state The loss
ratio, 70.5 per cent, is the highest since
1886, when, ms result of the Farming
ton and Eastport fires, the companies
paid out Sl02 for every 500 received
Nineteen companies withdrew from
Maine last year and the property owners
are complaining of an insurance short
age. OF the Coz fires in the state %
are charged up as "incendiary," against
30 in 1900.
Commissioner Carr says the statute in
regard to the inspection of buildings and
accumulation of combustible material is
dead letter and recommends that it be
so amended that it can be made effective.
If this is done, ne believes il will reduce
fire losses and ultimately the premiums
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20
situation. Furthermore, we have re-
ceived satisfactory assurance that Ameri-
ca is not taking any steps against us in
China"

Great preparations are in progress to
welcome Prince Henry of Germany
when he shall arrive in this country,
tomorrow or very soon thereafter. His
coming and the honors to be shown him
are, as q matter of course, the topic of
much in the way of conversation and
something in the way of criticism, print
ed or spoken. The event naturally
brings up the course pursued by Adj
miral Won Deitriches, the commander of
the German naval force in Manila har-
Dor, soon after it was entered, captured
and held by Admiral Dewey. 1t will be
remembered that this official caused
Admiral Dewey much embarrassment
for time until Dewey gave him to un-
derstand that he knew his rights in the
premises and should maintain them at
all hazard. In this he had the moral
support of the commander of the Brit
ish squadron. Prince Henry comes
here evidently to cultivate the most am
icable relations with our country, and
our government has no disposition to do
otherwise than to meet these advances
in the most friendly spirit. There is no
disposition on our part to refer to Incl
dents of the past that may not have
been actuated by fair and honorable
motives. 1t is enough to know that the
relations of the two great nations are
now friendly and cordial. There is
nothing captious or sinister about
"Uncle Samuel"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20
Death of Judge Fogler.

Judge VIM. H. Fogler of the supreme
court of Maine died at his home in Rock
land, Tuesday, the 18th instant. after
but few days of illness. His wife died
the 18th of January. His death was a
great surprise to people of Maine.
William Henry Fogler was born 10
Lincolnvile, Maine, Nov. 10, 1897. He
is a descendant of the old Dutch colony
at Waldoboro. He received the earlier
part OF his education In the public
schools, going later to Kent's Hill, thence
to the Newburyport, W., Seminary, fin
ishing off'at Waterville (now COLBY
College. In March, 81, he went to Bel
fast to study law. He studied with men
who then stood high in the State and 10
the May term, 1862, was admitted to the
Waldo bar, but before he had time to
enter upon the practice of his profession
he enlisted In the 10Th Maine Infantry
a&d went to the front as captain. He
was promoted to lieutenant colonel and
later to colonel but because of disability
caused by a wound WAS unable to take
command of the regiment and was dis
charged in November, 1864.
Judge Fogler had been mayor of Bel
fast, county attorney of Waldo county,
member of the legislature and was APP
pointed to the supreme bench in March.
1898. he was a Mason of the Knight
Templar degree, member of the G. A.
r. and of the Maine Commandery Of the
Loyal Legion. l. 1868 Mr.. Fogler was
married to Miss Harriet Anna Kingsbury
of Portland. They had two children, a
son and daughter, but both are dead.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20
Cleared His Doubts.

A well known English gentleman en-
gagged tall and powerful highlander
to act as gamekeeper on his estate.
Having been a considerable time at his
post and not having caught any poach-
ers, the gentleman suspected his game
keeper of carelessness. So one dark
night he disguised himself and went
out with gun to poach on his own
ground. He had only fired one or two
shots when he was suddenly pounced
upon from behind and his gun wrench
ed away. Then kicks and blows were
showered upon him until he fell down
half insensible. The highlander then
walked away quietly, and when the
gentleman recovered sufficiently he
crawled home and took to his bed for
two weeks. He has now no doubts
as to whether the man can perform his
duty or not.-pearson's.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20

For ordinary nervous toothache,
which is caused by the nervous system
being out of order or by excessive ia
tigue, a very hot bath will so soothe
the nerves that sleep will naturally
follow. and upon getting up the pa
tent will feel very much refreshed.
and the toothaehe will be thing of the
past. For what is known as Jumping
toothache." hot dry flannel applied to
the face and neck is very effective. For
common toothache, which is caused by
Indigestion or by strong sweet, acid or
anything very hot or cold in a decayed
tooth. little piece of cotton STEPPED In
strong camphor or oil of cloves is the
best remedy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-20
Meeting ofThe Somerset Pomona.

The regular February meeting of the
pomona was held with Kenebec Valley
Grange, Madison. An ideal winter day
in every respect and called out large de-
legations from the surrounding oranges.
The electrics carried up large numbers
from Skowhegan. Canaan and CornvjlIe.
while East Madison. Scion, Bingham,
New Portland, Arson. Starks. Mercer
Norridgewock and Victor were represent
ed, kennebec Valley Grange, which in
former years struggled long and faith
fully to maintain its organization, is now
out 10 the broad light OF prosperity and
gave the Pomona most generous well
come. The address was given BY K. s.
Mckinney and Nell L. Leavitt OF Show
hogan Grange had the honor Of respond
ing TO the address # welcome.
The ship subsidy bill came up for dis
cusslon and {. II. Allen, r. W. Ellis. ).
+. Emerson, L. F. Butler and II. T.
Choate spoke in the question resulting in
the adoption of resolutions IN opposition
to The bill. The Grout bill was also con-
sdrred by r. W. Ellis.
Home made fertilizers was the sutiect
OF an interesting and practical paper by
l.. l.. smith in which he gave the process
and cost of making and the result which
were highly favorable.
The Somerset Pomona is pledged 10
furnish clothing for one of the girls at
the Good VIII home and Mrs. Lewis
Beal gave an itemi2sd account of the
money collected aud the way il was ex-
pended for the purpose designated. An
Instrumental solo by Mrs. Mckinney and
Mrs. Emery was encored, Rotations by
Cora Weleh and c. Ardelle Ames; song
and recitation by ;. = Rutherford was
highly applauded; educational il fluences
Of home called out elC qnent remarks by
L. H. Moulton, c. D. Miller aud Clara D.
Leavitt. Remarks Tor The good Of the
order, also touching upon the same ques-
ton was INDUCED IN bY :. F. Emerson,
r. W. + lis. o. Il. Foster aud Alfonso
smith. \ beautiful song by Mrs. Black
well closed The INTEL ctusl exercises.
The Somerset Pomona will freely &C.
operate with the State commissioner of
agriculture in holding Institutes in the
country and il was voted TO invite ar
Institute either at skoHhegan or Scion
as the commission may decide
In the discussion Of public questions
now at the front in music and song; in
recitations and remarks; in all that
makes up lively ard interesting session
This meeting of the Pomona has rarely il
ever, been surpassed.