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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20

The famous American Cup which
has been held by Americans over half
century and for which Englishmen
have repeatedly and vainly contest
ed. 1t is conceded that the Shamrock
Ill. the newest challenger for the
trophy which Sir Thomas Upton has
has brought TO America, will give the
brought to America, will give the
contest
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20

The nomination Of General Miles
by the democratic national convention
next year is not so improbable as
some people may think. The eastern
democrats speak favorably of his
candidacy and Bryan's Commoner has
had many good things to say of Miles
within the last year. If Miles is
eager to make the race he might as
well try next year as at any Other
time. Admiral Schley, also a goot
democrat, would make a fine running
mate for Miles.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
TWO TRAINS DAILY,

Read the ads in the Statesman
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
PAYING DEAR FOR WHISTLE.

Senator Ankeny assures the people
of Spokane, according to the Spokes-
man-Revfew, that he will do all in his
power 10 make Fort Wright a regi-
mental post When this post was es-
tabIished through the influence OF
Senator John L. Wilson, the Levites
in this city declared that the effect
would be the final abandonment of
Fort Walla Walla, AMI they denoun-
ced Wilson as being opposed to the
interests Of this city. Now we see
Senator Ankeny following in the
footsteps Of Wilson in working more
zealously for Spokane than for his
home city. One of the most persist
ent arguments used in this county
in favor of the Ankeny legislative
ticket last year was that the election
of a home man would mean the reten-
IiOn and enlargement Of the garrison
here Everybody knows that the en-
largement of the garrisOns at Van
couver, Seattle and Spokane makes
the chance of retaining the garrison
here and it's enlargement more re-
mote. If Fort Wright is made a regi-
mental garrison it is not probable that
Fort Walla Walla will be made any
more than it is now, if it is not
abandoned altogether.
1t is just as the Statesman pre-
dicted many times in the past. Walla
Whlla must satisfy herself with the
honor of having a United States sena-
tor, while he gives all the good things
at his disposal to other parts of the
state in order to retain their pO-
litical support. Just now Spokane
county shows a strong inclination to
support Governor Mcbride and in or
der to offset this tendency Senator
Ankeny will give the people anything
within his power TO give from the gov
ernment's bounty. In years past
Walla Walla lost her chance Of getting
the state fair. the state agricultural
college and a normal school through
the desire Of having a home man in
the United States senate. It is now
a safe bet that within few years the
garrison will also be laid on the altar
Of sacrifice in an effort to keep Levi
ALkeny in the United States senate
So far Wana Walla has gained moth
ing through this distinction. Even
the new rural delivery route accredit
ed TO Senator Ankeny by his organ
was in fact secured through the eff
forts Of Congressman Jones.
Another penalty of N7alla Wala's
greatness in having a live Unitet
States senator to her credit is the
shutting Of the door of opportunity il
the faces Of all local aspirants in the
republican ranks for any state office
or nomination to the lower house
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
AN IMPORTANT APPOINTMENT

Mayor Hunts choice of hydraulic
engineer to investigate the sources
of available supply for a gravity sys-
tenn has not been announced He is
keeping the name of the man under
his hat and will probably spring it
upon the council suddenly at the next
meeting The appointment is subject
to approval by the council and before
final decision is reached the merits
and dement's of the candidate should
be thoroughly canvassed. A great
deal depends upon the report of this
engineer and the council should make
certain of securing man who thinks
more of his professional reputation
than of temporary gain.
Everybody who has given any
thought to the water question knows
that the city now OWNS all the sub
terranean water that can be found on
the entire Thomas ranch and that
nothing whatever is to be gained by
the purchase of more than few acres
of the land for reservoir sites and de-
velopment purposes. If any engineer
shall recommend that the city buy
half the ranch or all of it in order
to develop a sufficient supply of water
his report will be looked upon with
suspicion.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
SHOULD HAVE PLENTY OF TINE

The Statesman sees no good reason
for the councils placing a limit of
thirty days on the effort of the Wo-
mans Reading club to raise half Of
the twelve thousand dollars required
for a library building. While the la
dies of the club may be able to raise
the stated amount within the limit,
their failure to do so should not be
made an excuse for the withdrawal
of the city's offer to purchase the
site designated by the club as a con-
ditiOn of their raising the money
needed Dor the erection of the build
ing. The offer of the Woman's Read
ing Club is most generous and the
council should show it's appreciation
by giving the ladies all the time they
want to raise the amount required
II the money can be raised within thir-
ty days. all we'll and good, but if not
let the time be extended to six months
or a year rather than have the city
lose the chance to get a library
building that will be a source of pride
to the community.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
WEATHER..

Tonight and Friday fair.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
ABOUT A STAND OFF.

BY the way has Miles Moore's Com
mercial Club secured the retention of
Fort Walla Walla yet?-Union.
The Walla Walla Commercial Club
has probably accomplished as much
along that line as Senator Ankeny
with all his boosted influences.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
$ The best that they can

Of congress. The best that they can
secure now is some city or county
office or some petty federal appoint
ment.
Walla Walla will pay dearly for her
senatorial whistle before she gets
through blowing it.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20

18S1.-Second attempt on the part
of Canada also unsuccessful. Allan
ia beaten by Mischief.
1SS5.-ROyal Yacht Squadron chal
lenged with Genesta, owned by Sill
Richard Sutton, builder Beaver
Webb. Puritan built by Edward Bur
CESS, beat her.
1SS6.-Northern Yacht club chal
Ienged. Lieutenant W. Heen's Gala
tea sent over. Beaten by Mayfower.
1SS7.-Royal Yacht club of Scot
land challenged with Thistle, owned
by James Bell. Beaten by Volunteer
1S93.-Lord Dunraven's Valkyrie
beaten by the Vigilant.
1S96.-Second attempt on the parI
of Lord Dunraven to life the cup. His
Valkyrie III. beaten by Defender.
18S9.-Royal Ulster Yacht club of
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20

and rolling stock so large. Conse-
quently the electric line, which for
long looked upon the steam line as it's
parent, now is striking a serious blow
at the railroads.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20
A:B'C BEERS
Famous the World Over-Fully Matured.
BachtOld Il Achermann.
WHOLESALE DEALERS.

Ireland challenged. Sir Thomas Lip
ton made the attempt with Shamrock
|. Beaten by Columbia.
1901.-Second attempt by Sir Thorn
as Upton, with Shamrock II. Again
beaten by the Columbia.
19O3.-Third attempt by Sir Thorn
as Upton, with Shamrock III. Cur
defended by the Reliance.
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British Are Confident.

London Aug. 20.-Immense crowds
are watching the bulletins serenely
whereas during the former races the
British public merely hoped.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-20

The wind is dead fiat off shore and
the yachts are making slow time. A
smart northwestern is blowing off the
Highlands beach which may reacn
the racers in a short time.
The Reliance has rounded the outer
mark. At 3:46 the race was called off
There is no wind.
New York, Aug. 20.-Steamer men
estimate that twenty-six thousand
people were out on craft from here,
witnessing the races.
Calculations here show that the Re
lance was leading by ten minutes
when the race was declared off by mu
tual consent of the owners. The
Shamrock had not yet reached the
outer mark. The race will be resailed
next Saturday.
Betting on the races is very light
the largest bet being sixteen thou
sand dollars by Fred Brooks on Re
lance at two to one. Shamrock money
is not plentiful. Last night and to
day arrivals had difficulty getting no
tel Accommodations. The Waldorf-As
toria has the biggest registry in its
history. 1t has six hundred out OF
town guests from all over the world
including party from Japan. AL
other prominent hotels are taxed tC
their utmost capacity. The crowds
began to gather before the bulletin
boards at an early hour.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-01-01
HARMONY.

The village school closed week before
last, after a term of sixteen weeks. under
the instruction of Cecil J. Jewett, OF
South Scion, with excellent results.
Misses Nellie Cooley. lnis Libby, Iona
Tibbetts, Lola Tibbetts, Lillian Mitchell
and Carl Rhoades were not absent dur
ing the term, and Iva Willis and Berle
Mitchell were absent only one half day
each.
The free high school begun on Monday,
being taught by Ora S. Patterson of East
Newport with thirty three pupils in at
tendance. His theory of government is
that no whispering or any communication
whatever is allowed and that every pupil
should devote all their time in school
when not reciting to their studies.
There will be several festive occasions
here this week. First, the young folks
have an entertainment with drama,
two farces followed by a ball on New
Years evening. The Odd Fellows
have an installation of officers on the
second or Friday evening. The Changers
have an all day meeting with a harvest
dinner and installation of officers on the
third or Saturday.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-01-01

the home of the treasurer, Mrs. j. +.
Holman, Tuesday, January 8. All the
members are requested to be present.
Gentlemen's night at the "oman's
Club will be observed, Wednesday of
this week.
Caswell, with his mule team passed
thrc ugh town, Sunday, on his way to
Harmony.
Rev. Mr.. Lombard was called to
Brighton, Sunday morning, to attend
funeral SO there was no service in the
church until evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Bush have another
son added to their family.
Mrs. Ellen Phillips of Shawmut is
visiting her father, Rev. James Hinckly.
W. A. Dore passed Christmas with
his family here.
On Monday evening, Dec. %, a few
friends gathered at the home of Mrs.
Ann E. T. Leavitt, when the pleasing
ceremony of wedding occurred. The
bridal couple were Mrs. Ann E. I.
Leavitt of Athens and Mr.. Leonard
James of Concord, n. II. After the
marriage ceremony a wedding treat was
participated in by the company and a
pleasant evening was enjoyed Their
many friends wish them much happiness
in their married life. Rev. j. E. LON.
bard, the pastor of the Methodist church
at Athens officiated. Mr.. and Mrs.
James will make their future home in
Athens
The Somerset reporter., 1903-01-01
Canaan.

Mrs. Garfield accompanied by Mrs. +
Bean visited relatives and friends in
Pittsfeld, Tuesday and Wednesday OF last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Lowell came over
from Piusfeld for brief visit, Sunday.
|. G. Bean went to Norridgewock. one
day last week.
Teams are very busy hauling wood and
apples to Pittsfeld to be sent away.
There was a Christmas tree at the
Grange hall for the families of those
belonging to the Grange.
Miss Addie Cover visited at Show
hogan recently.
We are glad to learn that Mrs Blais-
dell secured one of the REPORTER ranges.
At the regular meeting of Sunrise
Chapter o. E. S. Dec 18th, the follow
ing officers were elected for the coming
year: Matron, Mrs. Sophia Washburn ;
associate matron, Mrs Katherine Barrett !;
patron. George Barrett; conductress,
Mrs. Eva Shean; associate conduCtress,
Mrs. Frances Rawding; secretary, Frank
RoweIl; treasurer, Mrs. Augusta Harris
The chapter voted to hold public in
s,allation at Masonic hall Saturday even
ing Ian. 10. Mrs. Katherine Morrill, of
Augusta is to install the Ulcers. Supper
consisting of oysters, pastry and cake will
be served. All are cordially invited. A
special meeting will be held, Saturday
evening, Jan. g.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-01-01
Madison Center.

All of the old people are anxiously
watching the twelve days of Christmas
they claim that In regard to the weather
it rules the twelve months of the year
Almost every man in this vicinity is
cutting and packing ice.
Miss Emma Dutton of Fort Fairfield
was the guest of Mrs. W. z. French
several days, last week.
Mrs. James Gibbs is quite i'll and is
being cared for at the home of Mrs.
Charles Spear.
Fl, E. Spear is running his mill, saw
ing shingles.
Horace Stilson has finished work on
the electric road and moved onto his
farm last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hayden of
Skowhegan paid their mother, Mrs. W.
D. Hayden, short visit last Sunday.
The pupils of the White school house
with their teacher enjoyed a Christmas
tree.
There is good road across the lake.
Robert Hayden of Athens spent, Sat
urday night, at his old home crossing to
East Madison, Sunday morning. taking
the body of DR.. Gould to Skowheg to
place in the receiving tomb. The Dr..
had large practice in town and will be
greatly missed.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-01-01
A Serious Accident Near
Moscow,

Two men were seriously Injured and a
pair of horses SO badly hurt that KILLING
was necessary at Moscow post Office,
Monday. morning, Dec. 30. The men
were Joseph Stevens and Hiram Newell
and they were engaged in hauling logs
tc the main river from the highlands.
A portion of the road from the yard
to the landing is over long and steep
'ram-down" where the load has to be
snubbed by warp. The warp was put
into service new about three weeks ago.
Stevens was the driver of the team and
Newell was riding with him At the
ram down bride chain was placed
under the runner of the forward sled
and warp was hitched to the load be-
side.
The team had reached but a little
more than twice it's length down the
hill, when the coil of warp around the
snubbng trees crossed itself with the
result that the full strain came on
short bite and the warp was practically
cut. The warp snapped and the load
went onto the bride chain which was
not sufficient to hold the load. The
horses were forced in a run which in a
few seconds became a wild dash. Near
the foot of the ram-d down there is a
slight turn and here the team and load
left the logging road being hurled in
among the trees. There were ten sticks
of lumber on the load and these slid off
the hunks onto the horses and men.
One horse was killed outright and the
other had three legs broken, beside bad.
ly torn Cd one side. Stevens suffers
from a compound fracture of both bones
of the right leg below the knee, the
fracture of two ribs and numerous
bruises. Newell attempted to jump just
as the team was thrown from the road.
He was hurled against tree and one leg
is broken above the knee and the collar
bone is fractured on the left side. He
is also bruised considerably about the
head and body.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-01-01

The entertainment closed with singing
by the chorus choir after which Santa
Claus made his appearance through an
open window. front OF the audience, much
to the merriment of The little ones. then
two trees which bent low beneath their
weight of pretty things were unloaded
and distributed making many hearts glad.
J. F. Frederic vent to Mercer, Monday.
to visit his daughter, Mrs q. w. Morse.
The town schools all closed, Wednes-
day, Dec. ID
Mrs Smith Norton has lately visited
her sister. Mrs. B. A. Sawyer of Show
hogan, Me.
Benjamin Seavey, who met with such
a serious accident TO his eye ten days ago,
has gone to the hospital for treatment
and we understand that it is feared he
may become totally blind In both eyes
S
The Somerset reporter., 1903-01-01
North Madison.

The pleasant brightly lighted rooms
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Winsburg of
of North Madison were comfortably
filled with neighbors and friends who
had assembled on the evening of Dec
oath to participate in the time honored
festival of Christmas greetings. Those
present were as follows: Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Clark, Mrs. Rachel Norton of
Skowhegan, Mr.. William Phillips and
wife of Embden, philander Whittier of
Skowhegan, Mr.. Ansel Salley and wife
of Scion, Mr.. Ephriam Dean and wife
of Madison, Mr.. William Winsberg and
family, Miss Mary Dean, l., Master,
Geo w. Dean of Madison.
Uncle Daniel Clark being in his
seventy-eighth year rode in the
piercing cold about three miles to see
the Christmas tree and seemed to enjoy
it as much as others. The Christmas
tree was heavily laden with choice gifts.
Bountiful refreshments were served and
all enjoyed the occasion keenly. The
next day all returned TO this hospitable
home and partook of a grand Christ
mas dinner. There were three gener-
atoms at the dinner table, and the
company Was pleasant one.
Mrs. Phronia Jewett is quite i'll at
this writing,
The Somerset reporter., 1903-01-01
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset towns
Hartland.
amy New Year.

happy New Year.
Mrs. A. NJ. Rowe has been in Dover
the past week.
Miss Ethel Hight of Harmony was in
town, Monday of last week.
Harry T. Linn, who is attending
Bueksport Seminary, is passing the holl-
days with relatives in town.
Basket. ball seems to be the thing of
the most interest in Hartland at the
present time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert w. Linn were in
Pittsfleld, one day in the past week.
Mrs. FL. G. Fuller and Mrs. I. A. Linn
were in Bangor, recently.
Miss Frances NJ. Hall is spending her
vacation with her parents at GreenYlile'
There will be a business meeting of
the members of the NJ. e. Sabbath
school at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Schwartz, Thursday evening, Jan. l.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mellish have moved into
the rent recently made vacant by MI
and Mrs. Joseph Pekin.
Mrs. Elmer Smith and daughter
Helen. who have been spending several
weeks in Portland, have returned home.
Hlgh ScnOOi AT hdrtlhnu "'h ooSi"i
Monday. Dec. 20 Mr. Joseph Gilman
from Massachusetts will ne the principal
Miss Dora C. Traitor, who is attend
ing the n. K. Conservatory of Music in
Boston, is spending few days with her
mother in town, also Miss Berdena K.
Trafton, a teacher in the Newport
schools.
DIR. C. P. Brown spent Christmas with
HIS mother, Mrs. Addie Brown of Cam
bridge.
The w. C. T. U. met, Tuesday, dec.
80 with Mis- Jennie NJ. Schwartz.
Mrs. w. G. Harvey and son, Arthur,
of Castle Harmony, were among the
out-of-town people seen on our streets,
recently.
E. Fl. Thompson, who has recently
started boarding house in the building
formerly known az the Hartland house,
is very successful, thus far.
New Years eve, Dec. 81, there was an
old maids convention at the opera
house, followed by game of basket ball
and dance. A light lunch was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. o. Thompson were in
Ripley, Sunday, the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Hanson.
Mrs. Anna F. Osborne had Christ
mas tree at her home on Elm street,
Tuesday, Dec. %, for the young chill
dren. Thirty-two children's hearts
were gladdened with pop corn and
presents.
A union Christmas tree was held at
the opera house, Thursday evening
The Baptist Sunday school furnished
entertainment, assisted by Mrs. E III.
Thompson as pianist. Two large trees
were loaded with presents, which after
the disappearance of Santa Claus, were
soon stripped.
The Outlook hub met with Mrs
Abbie Moulton on Elm street, Saturday,
Dec. 81. 1t was original afternoon and
an interesting program was carried out.
The roll call was answered TO by selec
tions appropriate to New Year. Mrs
Schwartz read two original poems, and
Miss Bates read original poems and an
original story. Miss Traitor played and
sang piece entitled "a Thought, "both
composed by herself. Mrs. Fish read
an original paper, giving an account Of
her trip from Maine to Ohio by the way
OF the White mountains. Mrs. Lancey,
Mrs. Osborne and Mrs. Cook recalled
verbally interesting incidents. The
next meeting of the Club will be with
MRS. Schwartz on Upper Commercial
street.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-01-01
At Washington.

sec Root argued before the Senate
committee on military affairs, Thursday,
in support of the bill for the creation
of general staff with the lieutenant
general at the head. Sen. Ager sat
with the committee for the first time
and considerable interest was manifested
in his position on the bill. He asked
Mr.. Root a number of questions and af-
ter the committee had adjourned said
it was his intention to support the bill.
Pres. Roosevelt will not be the arbi-
traitor of the Venezuelan controversy.
The whole vexatious subject will be re
ferred for adjudication to the Hague
tribunal. Epitomized, this was the sit
uation as it had resolved itself at the
conclusion of the cabinet meeting, today
The meeting was not so long as the ses-
sions of the cabinet usually are. All
the members except secretary Root
were present. The Venezuelan question
was the only topic of general concern
under consideration. Secretary Hay
presented the net details of his cable
correspondence with the governments
at London, Berlin, Rome and Caracas.
In accordance with the suggestion made
several days ago by President Roosevelt
though Secretary Hay, President Castro
of Venezuela, has agreed to submit the
difference between his government and
the European powers to the arbitration
of the tribunal at The Hague. The
European powers, also consented to sub
NIT the controversy to arbitration.
While they had expressed a preference
that the arbitration be conducted by
President Roosevelt, they have now as
sented to his suggestion that the matter
be referred to The Hague.
Maine men are constantly coming to
the front here in Washington in various
capacities A few evenings ago a
splendid reception was given by the
Business Mems Association to Hon.
Ashley NJ. Gould, lately elevated to the
bench of the supreme court of the
District of Columbia. Mr.. Gould gen
orally passes for a Massachusetts man.
as he graduated from Williams college
and was born In Nova Scotia, while his
parents we're temporarily there. Never
theess he is much more of Maine man
than anything else, for his family, Capt.
Gould being his father, lived many years
on the banks of the Penobscot.
The Senate committee on military
affairs have held up, pending an investi-
CATION, all of the army nominations sent
IN before recess DelOW the grade Oh
MAJOR. The members of the committee
have received numerous complaints
about the method of selection of officers
under the re organization law. 1t is
claimed great injustice has been done
officers who have served quite long
time.
The Venezuelan government is now
in possession of the complete notes of
Great Britain and Germany containing
the various reservations made by those
governments before the decision was
reached that the issues between Vene-
zuela and the European governments
having claims against her should be
referred to The Hague tribunal for ar
bitration. The United States having
acted as an intermediary in the steps
leading up to the acceptance of arbitra-
ton, now turns over to the Venezuelan
government the formal work of COM
plotting the basis for full hearing be-
fore The Hague count.