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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-14
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-14
20, not in cruelty, not in wrath,
The Reaper came that day;
Twas Eh angel visited the green earth
And took the flowers away"

The program for Mauons' night in
Canaan grange was well carried oui at ils
last meeting notwithstanding some OF the
members who had part were on the sick
list Besides several readings two beauli-
tul ableaux were presented, and a short
play entitled the Sweet Family which
WAS an amusing number. At the close a
generous treat of bananas confectionery
and lemonade was furnished to all by the
NATIONS of { grange, which was fully
appreciated by the brothers aud respond
ed to with three hearty cheers for their
sisters. Visitors from Skowhegan grange
are expected en- the 18th inst.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-14

refreshments were served. All reported
a good time.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-10-30

This decision does not affect the
property Of the association, except
to again cast it upon the stookhold-
ers as individuals While there is
no artificial person TO hold it, there
is nothing to hinder their organiza-
ton under the general laws of the
Commonwealth to carry out their
avowed purpose under this act, with
such reasonable protection in their
object as the general laws afford.
AS to the remaining two reasons
for reversal specified in the assign
ment of error, to wit: 1. That the
bill contains more than one subject.
2. That it deprives the defendant of
his right of trial by jury, it is not
necessary to consider them, as what
we have already said said is decisive
of the issue.
The Judgment of the Superior
Court is reversed, and that of the
Court Of Quarter Sessions is affirmed
for the reasons given in this opinion.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-10-30
MATAMORAS.

An accident occurred near the
pier of the Barrett bridge Tuesday
morning when Byron William and
his two children, Earl and Bessie,
and Mrs. A. j. Owens and daughter,
Beula, were thrown in the river by
the capsizing of boat in which they
we're crossing the river to take a
train. The water is not deep at
that point presence of mind in cling
ing to the boat until parties rescued
them probably saved their lives.
Miss Lena, eldest daughter of Will
liam Percival celebrated her 18th
birthday Monday. She was pre-
sented with beautiful gold watch
by her uncle, Wade Crawford of
New York.
Miss Bertha Van Frank of Ha wiley
visited her uncle, Col Quick.
The ferry is in operation and we'll
patronized by vehicles and pedes-
trians.
A Choral Union was organized at
Epworth parsonage Monday even
ing. G.. H. Laugton was elected
president Miss Millie Wright, sec.
retary Fayette Seymour. treasurer.
The next meeting will be held Mon
day evening, Nov. I'd, at Prescott's
Hall. Mrs. Kathryn st. John of
Port Jervis is musical director. S.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-10-30
SANDYSTON.

One of the most atrocious TRACE
dies occurred in this town Friday
evening that ever happened in this
vicinity. Friday evening about Up
IN. Victor E. Bevans and his wife
we're sitting by their stove oonvers-
ing when some person fired two
loads of buckshot through the win
dow wounding Mrs. Bevans so that
she died without regaining conscious
ness at a. m. Saturday morning.
The buckshot, of which there were
eight in each load, struck her in the
right temple and face while Mr.
Bevans' jaw and arm we're shatter-
ed. He ran to the phone and called
Elvin Smith, his neighbor, and also
KY Smith merchant at Bevans. The
news spread rapidly and soon there
were scores of excited men on the
grounds. It is thought Mr.. Bevans
will recover providing blood poison
does not set in.
Mrs. Bevans, wife of Victor E.
Bevans who died Saturday morning
from the wounds received in the
shooting of the night before, was
about Al years old. She was an
estimable woman and her many acts
of kindness will long be remembered
in this community. To sum it up
she had not an enemy.
Seth Shay and wife will leave for
Newark Thursday next and will
begin housekeeping at once.
A series of lectures will be given
in the Layton NJ. E. church every
night this week.
The sale of the farm of Martin
Warner 10 John J. Vansickle was
concluded the past week.
Miss Eliza Shook had a vendue
Saturday afternoon and sold most Of
her household goods.
Last week the writer attended the
annual meetings of the Readington
Insurance Co. at Three Bridges, n
}.
The announcement made by one
of our county papers that Sussex
had gone broke is not correct
While the county is financially in a
bad way that fact would be remedied
If Hardyston township, or the
Franklin Zinc Co rather, would pay
its past taxes. Why not change the
board Of freehOlders for the three
commissioners, according to the laws
Of 1902, it might prove beneficial tc
the county financially and other.
wise. But not one of our county
press will peep on the three com
missioner method.
Loren Shay Of Newark came home
Saturday on an indefinite vacation.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-10-30
Do eOod...m Pays.

A Chicago man has observed that,
"9ood deeds are better than real
estate deeds-some of the latter are
worthless, Act kindly and gently,
show sympathy and lend a helping
hand. You cannot possibly lose by
it" Most men appreciate a kind
word and encouragement more than
substantial help. There are persons
in this community who might truth
fully say; my good friend, cheer
up. A few doses of Chamberlain 3
Cough Remedy viii rid you Of your
cold. and there is no danger what
ever from pneumonia when you use
that medicine. Il always cures.
know It for it has helped me out
many a time" Sold by Balch &
Son, Matamoras, all general stores
Ia Pike county,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-10-30
o.Inaa Eorr gound. b ThIrIl Day.

For several months our younger
brother had been troubled with in
digestion. He tried several remedies
but got no benefit from them. We
purchased some Of Chamberlain IS
Stomach and Liver Tablets and he
commenced taking them. Inside Of
thirty days he had gained forty
pounds ia flesh. He is now fully
recovered. We nave a good trade
on the Tablets ~ HOLLEY Bros,
Merchants. Long Branch, No. For
sale by Balch & Son. Matamoras, all
general stores IN Pike county.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-10-30

MAN TED AN ENTERPRISING
w FARMER IN this section 10 canvass
during the late fall and winter among the
farmers IN his vicinity. Must be active,
capable and honest. Work will prove
profitable to a good man aud can be made
a source Of regular and easily earned
income each gear. TO 10 may be devoted
as much or as little time as desired. II
Interested write AT ONCE to n. NJ. G..
Box a, Albany, N. Y. 11Of
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-10-30

The marriage of Marion Williams
Of Paupaok- and Frank Gilpin Of
Greentown took place at the brides
home October 2tst. The bride was
attired in a handsome dress of blue
silk trimmed with point lace and
carried large boquet OF white
roses. The happy couple was united
by Rev. Simpkins of Hawley. The
rooms we're beautifully trimmed
with evergreens and autumn leaves
while over the heads of the bride
and groom hung a large wedding
bell of daisies. After the marriage
which took place at exactly twelve,
by pas time, the guests we're we'll
filled with the good things that
usually accompany weddings. Din
ner over, the newly we'd pair tried
to slip away from their good friends
unobserved but being unsuccessful
were we'll showered with rice and
serenaded with horns. They left
in a carriage beautifully decorated
with bells, shoes, boots, signs, etc.,
and took trip through Milford,
stroudsburg, Easton, Delaware
Water Gap, Greentown and then
went to Hawley where they intend
keeping house, and no doubt think
the world was made for "only you
and I. d"
Miss Macarthur, who has been
spending her vacation with the
family of c. E. Williams, returned
to New York Monday last.
We are sorry to hear that Walter
Vetterlein lost his bay horse a couple
of weeks ago.
Mrs. B. F. Killam is making a
two weeks visit with friends and
relatives in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Herbert Adams of Elmira is
visiting her mother Mrs. Augusta
Bennett of.this place.
Ezra Pellett from Murfrees-
borough is visiting his sister, Mrs.
A. j Kimble.
Susie Waite of Waverly is visit
ing Frank Pellett.
Somebody has suggested a race
between the rival mules of Shiny
Mountain When is it to take
place? AUX.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-10-30

WANTED-FAITHFUL PERSON TO
w travel and supervise force of sales.
people and make collections for manufac-
turing house. Straight salary 5000 a
week and expenses. Salary paid weekly
and expense money advanced. Previous
experience Unnecessary. Local territory.
Business successful Position permanent.
Enclose self-addressod envelope. Superin-
terdent, 32i Dearborn street, Chicago.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-10-30

Cph3 AeAhAhNC IOh anu 1Oh
heartily on behalf of American peo-
pie" was the message sent by the
president to the American representa-
tives on the Alaskan Boundary
Commission, when the award was
made known last week, in London.
Owing to the fact that Loid Alver-
stone, the British commissioner, was
convinced of the justice Of the Ameri-
can claims a majority of the COM
mission was able to reach a decision,
which is final and settles for all time
the long disputed question of the
Alaskan boundary. The two Canadian
commissioners refused to sign the
award although they signed the map
as that agreed upon by the majority.
The line established gives us nearly
all the territory in dispute and runs
so far east as to shut Canada off from
all the bays, inlets and other means
of access to the sea, from Portland
Canal to Mount st. Elias. This gives
us entire possession of the Lynn Canal
which is the main entra nee to the
Klondike region and the territory
which Canada was most anxi Gus to
obtain. The Portland Canal, together
with the Islands of Pearse and Wales,
was given to Canada, but the two
smaller islands, which lie just outside
and are of immense strategic value,
remain in our possession. The
islands also command Port Simpson
which is to be the terminus of the
new transcontinental railway. The
Canadian commissioners are bitter in
their criticism of the award while
the Canadian public calls in question
the honesty of the British government
and its representative, the Lord
Chief Justice AlverstOne. They
declare that the formalities of the
international tribunal were used
merely to trade Canadian territory
for the friendship of this country, and
that Canada will no longer dare to
trust her interests to the care of the
British government. Sentiment in
England is divided between those
who say that Canada has just cause
of complaint and those who declare
that the refusal of the Canadian
commissioners to sign the award, as
well as the general attitude of the
colonists, is undignified and an insult
to the highest judicial representative
of the British Empire. The Canadians
relieve their feelings by talk Of
annexation and independence, but no
importance is attached to such talk
here, except as an indication Of the
independence of feeling in Canada as
well as Of her loose connection with
the mother country. 1t is Of interest
however to notice that the resent
ment Of our northern neighbOrs is
directed against England and not
against the United States.
Arizona republican., 1903-04-06
MAGNOLIA THREATENED.
The Only Break on the Lower Missis-
 sippi Yesterday.

New Orleans, La. April 5.-The only new breaks reported in the river today was at former Governor w. H. War moths Magnolia plantation on the west bank of the river. The river there is deep. and q part of the bank caved in. carrying with it q hundred feet of the levee. The plantation was soon inun- dated, but repair work was almost as quick. A train of material was run to the place and eX-GoVernor Warmoth and other planters, as well as the La Fourche levee board, mustered an army of men, and a crib was built and filled with sacks of earth by night. checking 3 the flow so that the drain machine could carry off the water. This waa record time for closing q break, but there is a heavy body of water against tEe crib. and the danger is not passed Work will be continued all night
Arizona republican., 1903-04-06
This Propor : : ruary- :. tations ' : Ten Milli , cipal Kint
 of the Uni

Washington, April 5.-Manufactur- CTS materials formed more than one half of the imports into the United States in the month of February This is the first time in the history of our importa tions that manufa cturers' ma terials have constituted more than half of the total imports. In 1882 manufac- turers' materials formed 339 per cent of the total imports; in 1892, 34.2 per cent: in 1902, 461 per cent: in the eight months ending with February. 1903, 469S per cent, and in February, 1903. 51.3 per cent of the total imports into the United States. Meantime importa- tions as a whole have greatly increased and seem likely in the fiscal year which ends three months hence to reach. fer the first time, the billion dollar line. Yet the growth in manu- facturers' materials has been even more rapid than the general growth of i1n- ports, as is indicated by the above fig ures which show that the percentage which manufacturers materials form of this increased total has grown from 32.9 per cent ill 1882 to 51.3 in February, 1903.
 These facts are disclosed by the ad- vance sheets from the Monthly Sum
 mary of Commerce and Finance jus; issued by the treasury bureau of statis- tics. It further shows, regarding this increase of manufacturers materials, that the total value of manufacturers materials imported in the eight months ending with February, 1903. exceeded by fifty millions oi dollars thats-,, the corresponding period of the preceding year. in the month of February alone the importation of manufacturers ma terials was 42 millions, against g mil lions in February of last year, an in crease of nearly one third. For the last fiscal year, ending with June 30
Arizona republican., 1903-04-06
OHIO CITY ELECTIONS OF UNUSUAL INTEREST
They Affect Crop of Presidential
 Candidates.

Cincinnati. O.. April 5.-The local elections throughout Ohio tomorrow are more important than heretofore owing to the new municipal code en- acted recently by the legislature, which reorganiZes every municipality. Thera will be no officers holding over. and for this reason the party advantages secured will be greater than heretofore at April elections. With more at stake than previously, the party organiza tion- have been unusually active and there are many charges of fraudulent regis tration. Several hundred warrants Were prepared in Cincinnati today for service tomorrow. It is charged that over d thousand false registrations have been made in a single ward.
 The present registration has broken all April records also in other cities The mayors of all the larger places are running for reelection, and $. Nj. Jones of Toledo for the fourth time. N. F. 1ngalls in Cincinnati and Tu.,i Johnson in Cleveland are credited with being candidates this year for the nomination for governor as well as for the mayor alties of their respective cities, and next year for the presidency. The elec> tiOn tomorrow is also closely watched on account of it's bearing on the can didacy of MyrGn T. Herrick of Cleve- land for the republican nomination for governor and the re- election of Senator Hanna.
Arizona republican., 1903-04-06
WAS STRATTON INSANE?
If so, Was He Insane When He Mad.
 His Will.

Colorado Springs, Colo, April D. Yesterday was occupied by the attor- neys in the Stratton will case in argU- ing the issue as to the alleged insanity cf Str5tton. the ground upon which the contestants seek to break th- G'iii Tn 'o;insei fol Tns e-G5te maintained thar the other sI6e I.ttisi conline icseIf lo t1e proposition as to whether Stratton was insane at the time he made his will. and that his condition previous to that time did not enter into the issue, and in this connection objected to the in troduction of evidence by the contest ants as to Stratton's condition previous to the issue and time he made his will.
 The estate argued that the issue Was one for the court and not the jury to de eide upon and should the court uphold this argument. the whole line Of evil dence upon which the contestants bave prepared their case would be barred from the jury. Arguments on the issue will be continued tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1903-04-06

1902, the importations of manufactur- CTS materials for the first time passed the 400- -million-dollar line, having grown from 243 millions in 1882 to PTS millions in 1899, and 415 millions in 1902 The figures for the eight months of the fis- cal year justify the assertion that for the twelve months ending June 30. 19O3 the total value Of manufac cturers' ma- tcrials imported will exceed S45O. .OO0, ,0O0 and will far surpass that of any preced- ing year in the history of our import trade.
 The principal articles which are claSSed as manufacturers ma terials arr. chemicals, copper cotton, fibers, fLrs, hides and skins, india rubber, silk, tn, tobacco, wool, and the bulk of the iron and steel imported, which comes in q partially manufactured state but for use in manufacturing. Of these arti- cles, the importations in the eight months ending with February. 190a show, in every instance. an increase over the eight months ending witt, February, 1901 Considering these art,- cles separately, it may be said that the value of the importations of chemicals. which are chiefly for use in manufac- turing, was, in the eight months ending with February, 1903, 40 million dollars. against about 34 millions in the corre- spending months of 1901. Comparing the same periods. copper shows an in crease from Il to II million dollars 1r the value of it's imports; cotton from -4h to 11s millions; fibers from 1872 to 2 .niiii IS: fGIs from 6 to millions: hides and skins from 2S1a to 371a mill lions; rubber from 16 to 19 millions: iron and steel from P to 34 millions: silk manufactured from 15 to 3S millions. tin from 12A to 1Sa4 millions; tobacco from 924 to 101A millions. and wool from to 1224 millions of dollars
Arizona republican., 1903-04-06
MEN DRUG WOMAN
 THEN CLIP HER HAIR

Dunbar. Pa. April 5.-As she was seated in her home this afternoon. nursing her eight-months-o old baby, Mrs. William Stevens of Dunbar towns . ship was overpowered and chlOrOformed by two men. Her hair, which was ex- ceptionally long and black, was clipped to the scalp.
 The men were seen fleeing from the house by neighbors, who made an in vestigation and found the mother and baby unconscious. The assailants are believed to be peddlers. who will dis pose of the hair. As no other articles in the house were disturbed the police conclude that the sole object of the raid was to steal Mrs. Stevens luxuri- ant locks. The police have been asked to run down the assailants.
Arizona republican., 1903-04-06
SPOKE TO WOMAN
 STABBED BY ESCORT
Wm. Wesner Dying From an Attack Made by Strange Man at Reading.

Reading. Pa. April 5.-William Wes- ner thirty-one years old, was probably fatally stabbed here by a strange man and is now lying in q precarious cond:- tion at St. Joseph's hospital.
 Wesner was standing at a street cor ner when d young man and a woman came along Wesner, who knew the young woman, spoke to her, whereupon her companion rushed at Wesner and stabbed him in the face. Wesner losl considerable blood and twenty-seVe1 stitches were required to close his wounds. He almost bled to death be- fore reaching the hospital.
 The police are locking for his assail- ant, who is unknown to the young wo- man, who had met him but a short time before.
Arizona republican., 1903-04-06
THE PRESIDENTS
 FIRST DAY OF REST
He Was Given Breathing Spell at
 Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls, s. D., April 5.-President Roosevelt is the guest of Sioux Falls. and will remain so until 9:1O o'clock to- morrow morning. His special train ar rived here about s o'clock this morning, and he was met by a delegation headed by Mayor G. w. Burnside. Senator kittredge also greeted him.
 The president was escorted to his hotel by detachments of the two mill tia companies here, and enjoyed a day of comparative rest, the first he has had since his trip began. He attended church both in the morning and even ing, and in the afternoon went for q horseback ride
Arizona republican., 1903-04-06
DEADLY FUMES OF PEPPER.
Turned Into Cave in Which Murderer
 Had Sought Refuge.

Beaver Dam, Ky. April 5.-Ben Rogers. the negro murderer. who has been hiding in the Render mine for sev- eral days, and who refused to surren- der. is believed to be dead. Having exhausted every means to induce Rog- CTS to come out, the mob of miners who sought him turned cayenne pepper and sulphur fumes into the mine.
 The fumes were famed to every part of it, and as this was kept up for four hours it is believed to be certain that Rogers is dead, as in addition the foul gas from an old mine adjoining was also turned in the Render mine.
 The mine has been idle since Rogers sought refuge there. the miners fear ing Rogers would shoot them if they entered.
Arizona republican., 1903-04-06
GOVERNMENT REFUSED.

Washington, D. C., April 5.-A report to the navy department from Com mander Turner of the cruiser Atlantn at Santo Domingo City shows another repulse to the government troops, who made an attempt to take the city from the revolutionists, and that Commander Turner was again compelled to land the jackets" to protect the United States consulate. Turner's dispatch is as follows:
 'Santo Domingo. via Hayti, April ,.
 Government forces attacked city yesterday; were repulsed. Report ind:- cates Vasquez (the presiden) ap- preaching with strong force. Govern ment gunboat fired three shots last night without injury. City fortified, ap- parently determined to resist. Landed marines to protect the consulate.''
Arizona republican., 1903-04-06
DOMINICAN WAR
 VARYING REPORTS OF IT
The Government Troops Anyhow
 Was Vol sted.

Santo Domingo City, Wednesday, April At o'clock this morning the governments troops outside the city aJ- tackled the insurgents in the suburb of Pajaritou. The most severe engage ment since the rebellion broke out en- sued and the insurgents were driven back to the city. The artillery from the fort covered the insurgents re- treat Monral Nasquez, at the head of q force reported to be 500 strong. Is about to march on the city. The rebel. are disposed to fight to the last, and il
 is supposed that if they are compelled to abandon the cit they VIII eInbarr, cl the gun5oat IL .pendencia,. which, IS in their power, a-.d go to the north ern part of the. island and join the rebels there. The United States cruiser