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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-24
The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.
xNrERED As SECOND GLASS MAIL MATTER.
Observation-Disclosures

The year 1903 has nearly reached its
limit and we shall soon have to write
1904 upon our letters and documents re-
curing dates.
Christmas of 1908 lie upon US. Already
the gift-making process Is well along.
Tomorrow will be day of feasting
wherever there are friends and relatives
to congregate around the festive board
Families will gather at the home OF
some member thereof, and, In most places,
plenty and happiness will abound.
Fortunately, the cases of restitution
are exceptional, and they are not allow
ed to greatly obtrude themselves upon
the attention of the many whose lot is
cast In pleasant places. Yet we cannot
entirely forget the fact that grim want
stalks abroad Ia our land and that there
is suffering for the necessities OF life,
even. That much of the desGtution is
self imposed does not mitigate the suffer
ing even of the culpable, much less OF
those who suffer through the improv!-
dence and inlQulty or others.
Christmas is the great season for the
making of gifts prompted by love and
our friends ia worthy motive. But
pity may enter our hearts even on the
day so appropriate for joy and good
cheer. 1t is not an unworthy sentiment
especially if it precedes acts of benevo-
lence and charity and finds expression
therein
Fierce competition In business, con-
tentions in politics and rivalry in social
affairs are ordinarily the order Of expr-
cises of the times. Seflshness abounds
in high places and low with desire ana
determination to gain advantage in
wealth, position or popularity, but the
observance of Christmas, religiously or
socially, has tendency to call our
thoughts away from these things much
to our advantage. IL makes a break in
the strenuous endeavor of the year just
at It's close, giving US opportunity to
allow the better feelings that come with
generosity aud benevolence to hold sway
for the time being. Ii 1t be but for a
short time its good effect cannot be lost
upon us. 1t pays to allow free play to
the finer sentiments of our being. The
oftener we do this the better, and Christ,
mas is an opportune sime for such exer-
cises.
A merry Christmas to REPORTER
readers is our greeting to-day.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-24

senator Hanna thinks he cannot re-
tain the craftsmanship of the Republican
national committee after the expiration
of the present term which will be when
the committee meets at Chicago in June.
Hon. Elihu Root is urged to take the
responsible position and if he will not
accept. it is understood Ex-Gov. Crane
of Massachusetts will take it.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-24

On warrants signed by County Attor-
ney b L Smith, there was general raid
on the Bangor liquor dealers, Monday,
by police and deputy sheriffs. The pro-
prietors were arrested and taken to the
police station. Three furnished suretes
for appearance in the municipal court,
Tuesday morning, and the Others were
locked up Among the former we're Cap
tain Horace {. Chapman OF the Bangor
House.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-24
Hicks Almanac for 1904

We have a supply of Hicks Amanaes
one of which we give as a premium to
each REPORTER subscriber who, after
this date, pays sl.50 for one full year
in advance. This applies to both old
subscribers and new ones.
We also offer the almanac for sale at
% cents per copy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-24

Commissioners Carleton says that
farmers have the right to kill deer or
any other animal invading his property
to the damage thereof. This right he
has under the common law and any
lawy or will say 80, but If farmer kills
a deer under these circumstances in
close time he has no right to appropri-
ate the cArcas; that belongs to the State.
If farmers have this right under the
common law why not make the statute
conform to itp We believe it is general
ly understood that Maine statutes forbid
the shooting of deer in close time by
any man without exception. The P. of
Fl. will be likely to see to it in the win
ter of 1905, that this common law pro-
vision specified by Chairman Carleton,
shall be made statute law.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-24

David Albert pleaded guilty to the
charge of conducting an Illicit distillery
when brought into the United States
district court in Portland, Monday and
was sentenced to 90 days in Jail James
A bert, his sou, pleaded not guilty and
was released on personal recognizance
in the sum of $1,000.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-24

The State Grange demands that the
state laws be amended so as to give far.
mers the right to defend their own prop
erty by killing any wild animals tres
passing on their premises. This is
sensible and just right
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-24

President and Mrs. Roosevelt gave a
dinner, Thursday night, in honor of the
members of the cabinet. A large COM
pany including members of the Senate
and House were also invited. This
event marked the opening of the social
season at the " hite House.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-24

Hor. Joseph H. M4nley has engaged
for the Maine delegates and alternales to
the next Republican convention at Chica-
go, connecting rooms 4or, 4o2, 4o4, 400,
4o8, 4Io, Az, Ala ard 4I6 on the fourth
floor OF the Auditorium hotel. facing the
lake. These rooms have three private
baths 10 connection with them and will
accommodate thirty six people.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-24

Governor Hill on Wednesday made
nominations among which were the fol:
lowing: Committee to Examine Ac-
counts of the state treasurer, Edward
E base, Bluehill; George +. Weeks,
Fairfield; Naranus L Coffin, Harrington;
Martin Nj. V Chase, Augusta; T.
Mahoney, Ellsworth; BtUn Wilson, Port
land
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-24

The American Ice company have al
its property on both the Kennebec anc
Penobscol rivers in order for large har
yes, and says it is ready to house at lea'
1000, 900 tons should conditions wal
rant it,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-24

Arthur Durgin of The Forks asks u
to correct statement. made in the RE-
PORTER last week in regard to the
burglary at West Forks. He states that
the report that he found man in bed at
his brothers house and that he fonnd
the lock broken is a mistake. He saw
some tracks in the snow but did not see
man or hear one speak.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-24

States are likely to take similar action.
1t having been stated that Senator Hale
would not vote for the Panama treaty
he takes occasion to say that he will
vote for il
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-24

Gov w. II Taft, left Manila the 23rd
inst. for the United States. He will
visit Toxic en- route to meet the Mikado
at the request of the latter. He will be
rendered a reception by the citizens
upon his arrival at Honolulu.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-24

| The President has rendered the posi-
ton of civil service commissioner Il
Gen. John {. Black, commander-in-ehiei
of the Grand Army, to succeed the late
| John K. Proctor
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-24

The State Grange, P. of H., believes
in the Maine prohibitory law and its
enforcement, therefore has no use for
resubmission. This position is logical,
right and incontestable.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-24

Professional safe robbers entered The
store OF n. =. Mason on NJ tn street,
Brunswick, a, an early hour, Wednesday
morning, and blew open the safe, taking
thereirom some SIS in money.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-24

their finances must show an improved
condition as the result of large crops
and good markets.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-24

stops the Cough and works on the Cold
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cures soold
in one day. No Cure, no Pay, Price rs cents
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-24

Special Christmas exercises aud Christ.
mas tree at the church, Thursday even-
ny al : o'clock. Everybody welcome.
Sundty services will begin with Wor-
Shlp aud sermon at 10 IS; The Sunday
school eouvenes at Il; Junior !. 2. c.
|. 81 O'Clock, suit c., Christmas SUI
day; !. T. G. [. meeting at ?. m.
topic, Our Christmas gifts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05
PALM SUNDAY OBSERVED
IN MANY LOCAL CHURCHES
Marked by Blessing Of Palms and Spe-
CIaI Music.

Today is Palm Sunday and il VIII be
appropriately. celebrated in all the Epls-
copal and Catholic churches throughout
the city. Special services have been
arranged by the different chormasters.
and the feast viii be made memorable
The blessing OF palms will occur in
the Catholic churches just prior to the
celebrating OF high mass. The service
IS one of the most Interesting in the
calendar OF the Church It is ia com
mamoration OF Chrizl's triumphan.
entry into Jerusalem amid the accIama-
lions and hosannas of the people of the
city. On this occasion they went out to
meet him carrying palms in their hands
and strewing his path with flowers and
branches of trees The day is the he
ginning Of Holy Week, seven days Of SUI
ferias in the life Of Christine most
solemn days in the church calendar.
The ceremony OF blessing The palms
combines a series Of prayers sung BIZ
the officiating priest, assisted by the
choir. AT TIE conclusion Of his cera-
mony the palms are distributed through
oul the congregation while appropriate
musical selections are sung The mass
is then begun The longest gospel of
the year is that allotted 10 Palm sun
day and rccouuJs the passion. death
and resurrection Of Christ. While the
celebranJ Is -sadiuS TIE gospel in Latin
an assistant priest re ads IT IN English.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05
IRELAND ABROAD.
Indifference Of All Foreign Countries the United States to Enns
Veal and Woe

aEIoe the scene when. meeting al The
table Of George Wyndham, the Irish see
rotary. William O'Brien. the redoUbrabie
chief OF the Land League and principal
champion of the tenants. after hearing
the terms OF the bill. exclaimed. And
now. for the first time in my life. ] can
cry God save the King " while the old
Marquis of CIanricarde, the most exc
Grated of Irish landlords. responded with
the remark. And now for the first time
can cry God save Ireland" It is this
equal satisfaction given by the measure
TO the landlord and 10 the tenants, the
accomplishment Of the apparently i'm
possible task OF reconciIing their con
aicting interests. which leads to the hope
that il viii be definitely accepted by the
great Nationalist convention which
meets at Dublin next Tuesday week for
the purpose Of taking IT into considera-
ton.
That there should be any question
about the matter seems at first amazing.
cor the proposal Of the government to
lend $500 000 coo to the occupying tenants
FOR the purpose Of purchasing their hold
jugs. repayable within Il term Of sixty
two years. in annual amounts much less
than now paid in rent, seems most gen
erous. as is also the bonus of So, 000, geo
10 be distributed among the landlords in
order 10 remove their objections to what
is virtually compulsory sale True,
the word compuIston is not mentioned in
he biIl, but there is no landlord who
viii care 70 forego the advantages Of
selling his property az a sum equivalent
to about twenty-eiEht years rent IN
the race Of the next statutory revision
Of rents by the land courts eight years
hence.
The last two revisions of this kind
have had the result Of shaving down his
rents by near so per cent. and under
the circumstances the next revision
would mean 10 him nothing less than
ruin Whether. however The measure
viii prove a panacea for all Ireland 8
ills remains to be seen, and some time
must eiapse after it becomes law before
the effects of its application can be
properly estimated The wrongs Of cen
turtles cannot be regulated by single
act OF legislation OF this kind or even
by q series thereof, and although the
new bill viii give Erin a contented in
lieu OF q disahected peasantry. endow-
ing the latter with q proprietary right TO
their homes. yet much more viii have 10
be done in behalf of Ireland before she
can attain her fun need Of prosperity
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05


~
80. 80
COCA finance TOY ohaaA tatIhelS.
The new land act viii not affect the
foreign wheat market in any way
american experience has taught that the
production of breadstuhs can only be
carried on with any profit and success
on big Scale-the larger The better
and. besides. neither the climate nor the
soil Of tho Emerald Isle is suitable
10 the growth Of corn. But it VIII f0s-
ter what is known in France as the
petit culture by the peasant proprie-
tors. enabling She latter TO supply 20
England The nearly 5000 600. coo worth
OF fruit, vegetables ana dairy produce
which she nov imports from France.
Holland. Belgium. Germany. and Den
mark But The future of Ireland, it
must be borne in mind and especially
that prosperity which alone can render
it saJisf 81 10 remain subject to the Eng
Hsh crown, lies in the revival and de-
velopment of its manufacturing and
mining Industries irish linen, even
Handicapped as il has been. enjoys a
worId-yide fame while in bveoac cen
,,,-s..,. -E, Ts, ,7e.-, f,,,,,ret ~ r--a- col
.'-' '-''' -
ebEaled throughout E"Io's- NIlA '1--i
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05
THREE VESSELS DETACHED
FROM BATTLESHIP FLEET

The barJIeships Iowa, Indiana and
Texas viii not accompany the North
Atlantic battleshlp squadron on its
transatlantic cruise in the coming
summer Owing 10 the need Of extern
sive repairs. the Iowa viii be sent 10
The Brooklyn Navy Yard and VIII be
there for several months The Indiana
~IH be attached 10 the new Coast
Squadron, OF which the Texas viii Be-
the flagship This will reduce the bat
tleship squadron TO five vesseIs-tbe
Kearsarge. the Alabama. the Maine, the
Illinois and the Massachusetts Before
he squadron starts on this cruise the
Maine viii go to Hampton Roads for
repairs TO her gun empIacements. which
have become imperfect.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05
ABDUL HAMID BECOMES
VISIBLE To LEISHMAN
Minister Presents Presidents Letter
and Gains Reforms.

Minister Leishman at Constantincple
has been finally granted his long sought
and frequently deferred interview with
the Sultan. He has advised the State
Department that he presented the Pres
ident's letter 10 Abdul Hamid and re
ceived satisfactory assurances upon all
the points mentioned.
AS result of the audience. II is IN
derstood. the Sultan viii permit the
families OF Armenians TO Join their rel
atiyes and friends in this country. This
is a point for which the American repre-
sentative has been struggling Tor some
time.
The Sultan also. agrees TO recognize
the diplomas issued by American col
Ieges II Turkey 10 native students and
10 give TO Americans in Turkey prIvi-
Ieses enjoyed by other nationaIities-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05
DECISION WITHHELD
IN RACE TIPSTERS' CASE
All Mail Held Up Pending Action OF
Postal Officials.

No decision has yet been reached by
Acting Assistant Attorney General
Chrisuaucy- OF The Postoaice Depart
ment, concerning the race-tipping firms
whose mail was im3ouuded during a
fraud Investigation Hearings were given
the TWO firms on Thursday and Friday
and they We're represented by an al
torHey but what effect their pleas had
has not been announced.
The mail Of these firms was opened in
the presence Of the postoAiee officials,
but what was revealed has not been an
n0uneed- in the meantime all mail com
ing 20 The nrms is being held up pending
the decision whether or not d fraud or
der is to be issued against them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05
WEEKLY TREASURY STATEMENT.

The weekly statement Of United
banks by the Treasury Department
shows. SSs2. 6I2.52G deposited to secure
circulation. and to secure public moneys.
SAP .s5s. so III Washington. and $I0.4I0.-
eco iH New YORK
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05
Thee Items IN Storage.

Desirable rooms. reasonable rates. and re-
liable firm. Brown & ToIson, Auetioneers, 1909
sud I4I New ogk Avenue. Storage rooms. I4I2
II Street Phone, Main 800
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05
Alarm for z Fire.

An alarm was turned ia yesterday from box
g. for a fire ID rhe dwelling Of 4.2 First Street
-..fst beast occupied IL John Res ia. flames
were caused uT d detective chimney, but ve-
----l.4uet Lf-tfa damage
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05

George May. aged forty-thrce years. was taken
suddenly iIl su the tuG Eugene IN The Potomac
River yesterday H- was taken 10 lis home
al 2i7 y Street southwest. Els illness was
later diagnosed as asthma
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05
Bitten by a Dog.

William H. NcE1Ity, aged forty years. OF
C.. New York Avenue northwest, was bitten on
the hand by il dog near His home Friday night.
TIE seossuj was e-userized b, a physician in tie
uelgLbgrl0oi-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05

Thieves broke into the carpenter shop OF james
Wood SO raa rear NJ the Business High School,
early yesterday morning, and after forcing open
tool chest departed without taking anything
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05

TIltesu-r-ar-aId George Baker, q negro, was
seized with a HJ az seventh ana Is Streets
Northwest Yesterday. BE- sas removed 20 Proyi-
5cuoe Hospital. where ms condition was found
10 l~ uyt serious.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05
Monticello Pure Rye Whisky.

Five years old - per gallon; -5s lHI quart
Nelson H. DuvsH 1923 Pennsylvania Avenue
Invest Phone 1885,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05
-! Sweltering Summer is -.

Mother. dome put oft having fascinating
baby picture taken. We're exports i'm chill
dren's pictures kertao,, Artistic Photos, sol
Market Space.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05
Correct Cut Clothes.

~uIti-Lz IS Unsurpassed. Inspect them f. $.
C7iesb-aar- 41s-3s5 ninth Street. Upstairs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05
The DnHery, 400 New York Ave,

Prepares you for civil service examinations ia
steupgrapny typeNriting. and clerical Next
examination. april -.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05
Space Aox5o For Rent.

Well lighted; power and heat; $50 Darby
Building, Fourteenth Street one door south Of
P,uusy vauia Avenue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05
LOCAL MENTION.
Norrey,s AItistic Pictures
Carpenter Shop B.oken Into.

Are lua-- tIplu pirate Easter gifts Many nov
elites. d. Il. Ngrrey, 1925 O. Street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05
Easter Lilies and Flowers.
Seized With q Fit.

Moderate price. prompt delivery Baucr's.
Florist, $50 1#tH Street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05
Genuine S., Sc, and ST Sample Shoes
Laundsrira Foasebold -, sc D..

Three hundred styles, al s2-s5- keeHe'5 Shoe
Store DIS G. Street northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05
lust Try My &c Coffee.

The Sweetest, Largest Yiolets
Al Skaters. Fourteenth and ].
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05
TAKEN III on q Tug.

fiz. satisfying Walkers, seventh and q,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-05

One OF the strongest, newest. and
most desirable silk cloths TO be
found Fifteen combinations. in
Guiding cardinal and black, green
and blue myrtle and black. rich
and durable for lining, and full
% inches wide The regular price
Is 81
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-18
A PREMonITloN OF DEATH
Mrs. Booth=Tucker Is Said to Have
 Seen the End.

Mrs. Booth=Tucker Is Said to Have
 Seen the End.
 The late Mrs. Booth-Tucker, consul of the Salvation Army, had premoni- ton of death the Sunday before she met 1t in the Santa Fe wreck at Dean Lake, Mo. Lieutenant Colonel Addie described her showing the feeling to the large audience that gathered in the Salvation Army citadel the other night, says the Kansas City Journal for the special services dedicated to her mem ory.
 He had been down in Texas, but when he received a wire telling him that Mrs. Booth-Tucker was to pass through Kansas City he hurried back there to his command to greet her, As she was to be in Kansas City only an hour, stopping over on her way to Chi- eago, he met her at Topeka and rode from there to Kansas City with her. She inquired what song his division of the army was using with most force just at that time, and he told her that it was her old fayorite, You Never, Never Can tell," with new words he had adapted to the music.
 She asked him to sing 1t to her, and as the words rolled from his lips a far away look stole into her eyes, and, be said, she seemed to see from afar the fate that was awaiting her. When he came to the last verse she asked him to repeat it and Joined In the words:
 Time and place will cease to know you,
 Men and things will pass away.
 You'll be moving on tomorrow:
 You are only here today.
 CHORUS.
 You can never tell when your death bells
 tollng;
 You can never tell when your end win be- Cast your poor soul in the sin cleansing
 fountain; Come and get saved and happy be.
 When next he saw her she was cold in death.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-18
TIMELY TOPICS

All kinds of best feeds for all kinds of stock at the Platt Mill Co.'S.
 Grieve, Bisset & Hollands ad to- night will be worth looking over. Red ticket sale \
 Currans have the usual list of good bargains for to-morrow's shoppers.
 The Ziglatzki-Marks Go have a mum. Der. of small lots in wall papers at re duced prices. 4 F.
 You can get suit or overcoat from $S to $2S at the Upson, Singleton Cos.
 The Colby-Sherwood Go have a line of $3 and $35O shoes as well as some at $2. ..s.
 J. W. Gaffney & Go are showing a fine selection of diamonds and cut glass.
 Jones, Morgan & Go have a nice line of S2 hats, both soft and stiff
 There will be many bargains in Mil Ter & Peck's kitchen department to- morrow
 Get a rightly made suit or overcoat at !. B. Mullings & Sons before the holidays.
 A great sale Of linen. china. glass and cutlery at Reid &s Hughes's
 Special on white bed spreads and quilts at A. Mailhiot's
 At tile Union Clothing Co.'s you can get an SIS or $20 suit for S10.
 Treedman's bargain millinery at 251 Bank street is good place to get a stylish hat,