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The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09
Sad Drowning Accident.

Monday afternoon last about dusk
Master Ralph Bailey, aged ID years,
son of Willis p. Bailey, lost his life by
drowning in the river at a point about
opposite the driveway to the river used
by the horsemen in the winter season.
At the same time Master Howard Dur
rell, the young son of S. p. Durrell,
came near meeting like fate, which
at first seemed inevitable. The remark
able nerve and level head Of the lad,
coupled with rare bravery exhibited by
his brother, our assistant postmaster, G.
E. Durrell, assisted by numerous help
ing hands, being all that prevented him
also, from drowning.
1t seems these lads with Fred Davis, a
sehoolmate about the same age, had
skated up the river to The Pines, and
when they returned, night was just
closing in. The last named boy went
ashore on the north side, while the other
two started to cross to the south shore,
where they had left their rubbers.
Shortly, to young Davis's horror, he
saw the ice break under his mates and
the water engulf them. Starting to
their assistance he heard the voice of
young Durrell telling him to rush for
other help. The boy made rapid prog
ress down town, giving the alarm as he
proceeded. The hour was about 5.15,
when he rushed into the postoffice and
bresthlessly told his tale TO the brother,
who with all speed proceeded TO the
scene. Others were before him, but
when they reached the scene the Bailey
boy had already gone down, while
young Durrell was pluckily clinging with
benumbed hands to the ice. his head
only appearing above the ice cold water,
In which at that time he must have been
for all of 80 minutes. A ladder and
ropes were at hand, but as the ice was
unsafe and there being several feet of
open water between the drowning lad
and his rescuers little could be done
except render him encouragement.
Mr.. G. E. Durrell quickly sized up the
situation, and taking his life In his own
hands proceeded up the river piece far
Their, crossed and came down on the
treacherous ice to point near his
brother; taking off his overcoat, he lay
fat on the ice and threw the garment
towards him, retaining one end. All
this time the ice was buckling beneath
his weight At his request for the little
fellow to grasp the garment, the voice
came back, my hands are stiff and |
can't close them" Then the boy
thought of his teeth and by gradually
moving his head around he bit into the
cloth. Gradually the ice sank down as
he held on and the rescuer pulled, and
finally 1t was immersed to such an
extent that permitted the body to be
drawn out horizontally and 10 moment
he was saved.
He was taken to the home of Webster
Savage In a benumbed condition and
hardly conscious but the prompt
measures used for the next few hours
found him all right by morning.
During Tuesday, a party of men in q
boat with grapples sought for the body
of young Bailey, and most fortunately
were rewarded by recovering 1t at a
point not over 80 feet from the accident.
The bereaved family have the sympathy
of our people la the sudden loss of their
loved one.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09
u Underwear.
Outing Night Robes.
Blankets.

Blankets.
/ lot warm feecy Blankets 45c a pair,
white and grey.
l lot Blankets 75c reduced from Sc
/ lot Blanket 81 25, reduced from $3.50
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09
Gard of Thanks.

We wish through the columns of the
REPORTER to extend our gratitude anc
thanks to those who assisted by al
means in their power In rescuing oul
young son from what seemed inevitable
death by drowningonMonday afternoon
last. Mr.. and Mrs. 3. p. DURRELL.
Skowhegan, Jan. 8, 1902.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09

The annual meeting and election of
officers of the Maine Democratic Club
was held Ia the Democratic Club rooms,
Wednesday evening. There was large
and enthusiastic attendance present and
perfect harmony prevailed.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09
FOUNTAIN
PENS

During the absence of Walter R. Gage
we shall continue to sell the popular Wade
Pianos, also the Keller & Sons Pianos
and other makes. Call and examine the
samples and get our low prices and easy
terms.
N. B. Orders for tuning and repairing
will receive the careful attention of Mr.. J.
B. Dinsmore, who will be found at our
store.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09
Notice.

All bills against the town for labor
performed on highways, bridges, eulverts
and snow roads, whether to be allowed
on taxes or cashed, should be brought 10
at once. 2w2
G. II. WEBB, Road Commissioner.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09

Stops tho Cough and works on the Cold
Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cure . cold
in one day. No Cure. NO Pay. Price % cents.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09
Dress Goods.

Dress Goods.
20 per cent discount on our entire stock
of Colored Dress Goods.
lot short lengths for waists and chill
dren's dresses SOC yd., regular SOC
and 75c goods.
lot Remnants Csc yd., former prices
SOC and &c.
Garments.
We have only few left and will close
them at low figure.
$1b 90 Coats marked down to $1,000.
$40 90 Coats and Capes marked down to
$3.50.
l lot last years Jackets So. 90. Former
prices $12 so and $40 90.
great value in ladies' all wool Walking
Skirts s3.9S, a regular $500 skirt.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-12-13

Chas. White continues to extend his
many bargains in his large iewelry
stock and the past week large mum
bers of valuable presents have been
sought out Watches, chains. rings
and diamonds are Mr. Whites special
hobby"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-12-13
z. A. DOUGLAS.

e. A. Douglas Is making a display
OF diamonds, that is deserving of the
attention of every one. The prices
have been placed within reach of all
and the already large stock has been
replenished with more goods.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-12-13
Levy's Bee Hive.

One of the eatest diNplays in the
windows is that of styles in neck
ties. hosiery and mems furnishings. in
Levy's Bee Hive window The goods
are I'll Of the besl quality and are very
suitable for Christmas presents for
the men.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-12-13
Farquharson's.

Dress suits that are nobby and up
to date are the attraction at A. o.
Farquharson' this week. A large line
Of these goods have been received
from a neastern firm and already
scores of suits number hare been
sold. The line Of neckties for the
winter is also tastily displayed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-12-13

The recent dramatization OF Ouida's
intense an dtragic love play OF
"st-athmore" is one of the early at
traction at this theatre this season
"StFathmore" is placed upon the stage
with human accentuation Of all the
thrilling heart scenes in which the
book abounds and mas accordingly
made sensational hb Manager
David Traf'el gives The production
here with the original cast complete,
including Virginia Drew Trescott in
her now celebrated creation Of Lady
VavasOur
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-12-13

First published in the Guthrie Daily
Leader. Nov. 20. 19O2)
PUBLICATION NOTICE.
In the District Cour of Logan County,
Oklahoma Territory
Laura Patterson, Plaintiff,
VS..
George w. Patterson, Defendant.
To Geo. w. Patterson, you are
hereby notified that you have been
sued by the above named plaintiff in
the said District Cour' of Logan
County, Oklahoma Territory, charging
you with abandonment and that you
are required to eVswer or otherwise
plead to said petition on OF before the
3Oth day Of December, 1902, or the
petition will be taken as true and
Judgment rendered granting plaintiff
a divorce as prayed for in the petition.
Thomas S. Jones,
Attorney for Plaintiff
(sEAL.)
T. A. Neal, Clerk District Court.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-12-13

Construction trainc working on tha
Eas. .ern Oklahoma main line of the
santa Fe's new branch TO southwest
Oklahoma have reached a point a H.
tie more than fourteen miles OUT OF
Newkirk Kaw City WIN be reached
thi3 week and regular ,rain service
installed The grade tor the enti e
road is made and track laying is be-
ing pushed.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-12-13

The Guthrie Glass and China Co.
have a larta stock Of dishes. china
ware cut glass and other suitable
gifts for Yuletide. The stock is large
the bargains offered are many and
buyers well do well TO pay visit to
this busy store
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-12-13

T. A. Neal, Clerk District Court.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-12-13

The Kings and Queens billed here
for Dsc. l6, is one OF the largest and
best attractions that Manager Books
has ever booked for his theatre ana
should be the means Of hlling the
house 10 SIS capacity.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-12-13

Personally conducted weekly excur-
sion cars leave Memphis every Tues
day for California via the ChoctaW
Rock Island System and So. PNc. Ry'
and for Portland. Oregon, every
Thursday via Choctaw Union va
Route.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-12-13

The glee cub Of Kiaghsher college
proposes 10 make a .wo weeks tour
of the Territory during the holiday
sea on. starting during Christmas
welk
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-10-10
HUMOROUS

Wigwag-How did you get along
abroad not knowing any OF the LAM
guages? Newrich-Oh, money talks.
Tom-If stole one kiss what would
you think Of me? May-Not much; /
have little sympathy for petty larceny.
stubb-There goes man who is
full Of mystery. Penn-You don't sayl
Stubb-Yes, he just ate a bowl OF chop
suey.
Nell-At any rate, shall never be
disappointed in love. Belle-How do
you know? Nell-Im going to marry
for money.
More cruelty-'I make It a rule" he
said, Ito learn something every day."
MY" she replied. How fast you
must forget"
Timid Suitor--I wish to ask for your
daughters hand, sir. Father-You
might as we'll take the entire daugh-
ter, young man.
Mistress Ito newly engaged oook)-
And now, what shall we call you?
Cook-Well, mum, me name is Bertha,
but me friends all calls me Birdie.
The youth think Bessie Billus is
as pretty as SIZE can be. Don't you?
The Maiden-Oh, yes; e she could
think of any way to make herself
prettier you can bet she'd try it,
"His attentions to you have been
marked, have they not?" said the
young woman's experienced friend.
"Oh yes. He has never taken the
price tag of any Of his presents"
Clara Ito her old chum)-And that
horrid Jones boy that used to poster
you with his love-making-doe he
worry you as much as ever? Ethel
Well, hardly; you see, weer married
now.
Cassidy-Shtop hcllin about yer
hard luck, man! Some mornin ye'll
wake up an find yerseP famous.
Casey-Faith, OH bet We whin thot
mornin' comes twill be me luck to
overslape meser.
Bizzer-It makes my wife angry
when l refuse to let her have the last
word in an argument. Buzzer-Why
don't you let her have the last word?
Bizzer-Well, then she says am afraid
to argue with her.
Eyes, the poor fellow met his death
by STOOL" you don't say! Some
one hit him over the head with it?'
mo; he ate it." Get out!" Yes
it was a toadstool, and he thought Il
was a mushroom"
HAS he been married long?" well
l can't quite make out whether he'i
still in the honeymoon days or ha'
been married long enough to be wei
trained It's one or the other, for
notice he's dreadfully afraid of being
late to dinner.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-10-10
His idea Of Old Age.

The idea of old age is relative, Je-
pending on ones point Of view A
New Yorker, imprisoned in a "tonsor-
ial studio" fell victim to the garrul-
BUSINESS of the artist" executioner,
ard was informed that the latter, re-
Gently married, was about to set forth
on a visit to the old country.
81 suppose you'll take your wife
along" suggested the victim help
lessly.
No sir. Pm not going for pleasure
this time. want to see my father
before he dies" [
Isn't he well?"
"Oh, he's well enough; but one
never can tell what may happen. Hes
getting along in years"
How old is he?"
''F0rtv-nine New York Post.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-10-10
FLOWING WITH ELEPHANTS.
Barnun's Reply to the Farmer Who
Asked whether 1t Would Pay.

Barnum's Reply to the Farmer who
Asked whether 1t Would Pay.
1t may be said of P. T. Barnum that
he was the Majordomo or Lord OF
Laughter and Fun, the protean Dis
penser Of Amusement. How we'll he
became known through this function
one curious incident certifies. Some
years before he died. an obscure per-
son in some remote part of Asia wrote
a letter, which he dropped in the post
Office near him, directed to "Mr. Bar
mum, America" The letter reached
its destination without an hours de-
lay. The great Snowman unaffectedly
enjoyed being known from the very
beginning of his celebrity; and when
he found his celebrity was a tremend-
Gus factor in his success, he did every
thing that he could think Of to extend
the exploitation of his name. This
was not to nourish vain imaginings or
because he felt exalted; it was to pro-
mote business.
Around his successive homes at
Bridgeport, Conn, he was fond Of put
ting something that suggested a show.
Queerly marked cattle, the sacred COW,
or an elephant, were frequently among
! the stock to be noticed in his fields.
On one occasion he had an elephant
engaged in blowing on the sloping hill
where it could plainly be seen by the
| passengers on the New Haven & Hart
| ford railroad, an agricultural innOva-
ton that he knew would get notice of
some sort in every newspaper in the
country. 1t was even said that he re-
ceived letters from farmers far and
wide asking how much hay one ele-
plant ate, and if it was more profit
able to pillow with an elephant thar
with horses or oxen. His replies were
invariably frank, and were of this pur'
port If you have large museum il
New York, and great railway sends
shot of the performance, it will pay
trains full Of passengers within eye
and pay well, but if you have no sucl
institution, then horses or oxen will
prove more economical.-From Up. 7
Barnum, Snowman and Humorist,
by Joel Benton, in the Century.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-10-10

bic. and Of course everything was
done. but the lime worked quicker
than the doctors, and when the dear
est girls mother let him see her there
was a doleful black silk patch lined
with green fastened round his head
with a Thin black elastic.
Her mother was very kind, and
would always be a friend to him, but
as there was now even less prospect
than ever Of marriage she was sure
Mr.. Hayes would see" But here
Meta managed TO get between therl.
and got her arms around HIS neck and
kissed the patch and tnen the we'll
eye, AMI said she lied him twice as
much as II he had two.
And he kissed her and choked a
little, and asked her please TO go away
row, and she went and got out a pic.
ture Of him she never used to like and
took a girl out of a silver frame ana
fastened him in, and put him opposite
the other one on her desk, and then
went down toward Union square ard
looked at the silver things, and want
ed them for him, and cried a little.
She woke up the next morning feel
ing very constant and loyal indeed,
and wrote young Hayes a very pretty
letter announcing herself ready TO
wait forever, and was quite disap-
pointed to receive a very prompt and
business-like answer by night, saying
she wouldn't have to wait six montnc;
but that he should be busy in the
meantime and would not be able to
coll very often.
Nobody saw much Of young Hayes
about that time, except a very clever
but unknown young Occulist, who had
an Office near Central park. Then
people began to see him about again,
and after a little he reappeared one
day at the office of his clever business
friend, and resumed the conversation
where it had been broken off at tie
time of his accident. He looked seri-
Gus enough now, and laid the plans
before the clever man clearly and
well.
A month later he showed the same
firm expression to the dearest girls
mother while he was telling of his new
prospects. But the dearest girl did
not seem entirely satisfied even if his
arm was around her waist and an
early date being fixed for their mar
riage. She got him off in a corner
as soon as she could, and said she
did not like the serious-minded ex
preston that he had developed.
Nov, Charley Hayes, that hateful
little man did something awful t
your eyes" Then, way up in G, Char
ley, only one of them twinklea!"
That's all right, darling" answered.
young Hayes, coolly. Il had to have
glass one Dut in: so got them Il
make 1t with a good, determined ex
preston, and you see it works to
charm for business. I'll use the othe
at home. New York News.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-10-10

A small boy Gage three years., liv
ing in the fourth story of New York
apartment, recently made his first ac-
uuaintance with the birds. They
we're sparrows, Of course; but, for all
that, they were quite a revelation.
They acquired the habit of perching
upon the balcony leading from the
windows of this particular apartment.
Encouraged by a sentimental mother,
the youngster formed the habit Of
tossing crumbs out upon the balcony,
which, of course, were ravenously ap-
rreciated by his new acquaintance.
One morning the family were some
what surprised to see a bright silver
spoon and fork reposing upon the sill
outside the window. Investigation
showed that it was TIE baby's favorite
spoon and fork He had placed them
outside himself, so that his featneTed
friends llight have TIE proper utensils
TO eat with.-New York Post.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-10-10
Shot by m Esnulmo Hunter.

Wild geese and brants are known to
travel. during the migratory season,
very far south Recently large wild
goose was killed not far from Spokane
City, Wash, which had evidently
winged it's way from the remote Eslzi-
mo lands. When the hunter picked
IN the bird he was surprised to OBJ
serve a slender piece of ivory protrud-
ing from it's breast just below one of
it's wings. With much difficulty he
succeeded in pulling out the piece, for
the flesh had grown tightly around it.
1t proved to be an arrowhead, about
eight inches long, which had some
queer carvings on the stem where it
had been fastened to the shaft. The
carvings were delicate, though quite
distinct. On a careful inspection by
some Klondike Vniners the carvings
were pronounced to be Of Eskimo orig
in. No arrowpoint of that kind was
ever known to have been used by the
Indians of Washington or British Co
lumbia. The head was Of fine ivory,
no doubt carved from q wairus tusk.
Evidently the goose had been shot by
an Eskimo hunter in the Arctic re-
gions, the wound had healed, the flesh
had grown around the weapon, and in
its long fight the bird had no doubt
broken off the NOTWITHSTANDING
American.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-10-10

least add 10 the dogs SIN tstal OF
knowledge in a developmental manner.
For Instance, II the dog IL punished
for chasing a rabbit he learns that
the act has painful associations which
are likely 20 again recur II the act
Is repeated. and expecting this he for
bears chasing. The punishment does
not IN the least teach him the reason
why he must not chase nor, indeed,
anything about chasing other than
that the act results I'm pain 10 himself
Il s a deterrent and he understands
nothing more concerning e. On the
other hand II he had not the natural
impulse and inclination, no degree
of punishment would teach him how
to chase n rabbit or even to chase it at
all. From the dogs point Of view
there is no wrong in chasing q rabbit,
chicken or sheep, etc. They are his
natural prey; bis delight in their pur-
suit IS unbounded. he Is following the
natural impulses of his nature; It Is
his manner of obtaining the necessi-
ties Of dog life; yet, If punished. he
yields to superior force and desists.
There is no part Of a dogs education
In which punishment Is Of any bene-
IT. except as a corrective. The dogs
knowledge increases only from eXpe-
rience The trainer cannot force his
own knowledge into the dog by vir-
tue Of whip or spike collar Even
when forcing a dog to retrieve with the
later instrument, its value is purely
negative. It does not teach the dog
anything about retrieving.
When a dogs fears are aroused.
or when he is made needlessly to feel
uncomfortable, worried and uneasy,
his progress as a pupil is slow. II the
lessons are made obnoxious to him,
the trainer has succeeded in making
them things to be avoided or quickly
ended, rather than things which have
a pleasant purpose. With a violent
teacher the dogs life IS a sad one. His
knowledge is then acquired under the
most disheartening difficulties. Under
similar violent conditions the teacher
as a pupil would rise in rebellion and
implore the world to witness and right
his wrongs. Punishment is a bad
measure when used as a true aid tc
education. It is a part of education
when used to crafty anger. Unit
the trainer can control his temper, il
he unfortunately has one which il
fiery, and his efforts to the dogs ca
pacity and progress, he will be inef
ficient. And these corrections of him
self, no one can do for him other thar
himself His own judgment and self
control are his only reliance, sine
they are personal and, therefore, en-
tirely outside of the scope of any sys
tenn presented by others.-B. Waters
in Forest and Stream.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-10-10
slaughterlng Tree. for Cross Ties.

The amount Of timber used every
year for ties alone is equivalent to
5000, 0O0, 900 feet of lumber. There are
now standing nearly 100000 tele-
graph poles. The average life Of a
telegraph pole is about ten years, so
that nearly 100000 new poles are re-
quired every year for renewals. These
figures do not include telephone poles
and poles required on the new railway
lines. The total annual consumption
of timber for ties and poles is equiva-
lent to the amount of timber grown
in 100000 acres of good virgin forest.
For making shoe pegs the amount of
wood used in a single year is equal
to the product of fully 5000 acres OF
good second growth hardwood land.
Lasts and boot trees require at least
100000 cords more. Most newspaper
and packing paper is made from wood
Although this industry has been de-
veloped only within the last 40 years
yet the amount of wood consumed fol
paper during that time has been en-
ormous. The total annual consump-
ton of wood paper pulp is equivalent
to over S00,O00,OO0 board feet of tim
Der, for which it would be necessary
were the trees all growing together
to cut $4,000 acres of prime woods
Yale Review.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-10-10
DREAM AND DREAMER

IN the sunlight, On tho starlight,
By tho valley. hlll and stream,
You're "a dream, and I'm a dreamer,
Aud my soul thrills 10 the dreaml
Though you seem 20 iade-a phantom
In the shadow, On tho beam,
Btill f0llow-hretly follow,
EyermOre my dream my droaml
Evermore DER landscapes lighted
With the splendor OF your eyes,
Evermore DER windswept oceans,
With their storms and with their slghsi
Everm0r8 iu grief aud glory
Bearer than the world you seem;
sllll the dream, and stu the dreamer,
And my soul Is 10 the dream!
Atlanta Constitution.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-10-10
THREE ACES OF WOMAN.

AZ dteon. like on opening bud,
The maiden fair j. seen;
And she would have the world believe
That she Il full eighteen.
Next, by the time that thirty years
Their steady course have run,
She then would have ua understand
She Is but twonly-ono.
Time rolls around. her glrlhood f-znds
Are nothing more but names,
Though ahe has seen but ninety years,
A century she claims.
New York Times
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-10-10

The largest library in the world is
the National Library of Paris, which
contains 40 miles Of shelves, holding
1 4OO, 900 books. There are also IT'S, 900
manuscripts, 100000 maps and charts
and $50 900 coins and medals.