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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1903-07-18

School Dist fluid Int. fund SIX. fund
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-01-01
DAIRY COMMISSIONERS REPORT.

The biennial report of e. A. Nc
Donald, state dairy and food commits
sioner just filed with Governor Nc
Bride, shows an increase in the pro-
duction of butter in this state of 2,000,-
600 pounds during the past two years
and of 100, 900 pounds of cheese during
the same time. King county manufac-
tured the largest amount of butter,
but the report does not show that all
of the cream was produced in the
county In fact. the commissioner
states that much of the cream was
shipped in from outside dairy ranches
to the local creameries. The greatest
proportionate gain made during the
two years was accomplished by Clal-
lam county Despite the large gain
made by the dairying industry during
the past two years the result is not
regarded as satisfactory. Commenting
upon a showing of the amount of but
ter and cheese shipped in to this state
from outside sources Dairy Commits
sioner Mcdonald says:
THE large amount of butter and
cheese shipped from other states indi-
Gates that the production of butter in
this state is not gaining on the in
creased consumption and should en-.
courage every dairyman to increase
his herd. 1t should also encourage
new settlers to go into the dairy bust
ness.
From general information the trade
with Alaska is no larger than it was
two years ago. when my report showed
that during 1900 there was shipped to
Alaska 943,071 pounds of butter, be-
cause British Columbia now supplies
all Canadian Alaska The trade of
Alaska has become more settled and it
may be considered at it's lowest point.
There has been very little speculation
in butter for the Alaskan trade dur
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-01-01

persons handling renovated butter to
keep it in packages conspicuously
marked with the kind of butter han
died. | do not believe this regulation
goes far enough, and | am in favor of
the passage of an act which will make
it necessary for dealers who sell rem
ovated butter to put it out in packages
the wrappers of which will conspicu-
ously announce that renovated butter
is contained within. No consumer
can be imposed upon if such an act
were in effect"
The figures given of the creamery
business in this state are interesting.
The commissioner shows during the
year ending November 1, 1901, that
there were 249 creameries in Wash
ington, while the number increased
during the past year to 345. The out
put of butter during the first year was
Assesses pounds and during the pres
ent year 5,S83,25 pounds During
the past year 392,266 pounds of Wash
ington creamery butter have been
shipped to points outside of the state.
The average wages paid butter makers
has been $66.66 per month and to
assistants $40 per month. The aver
age value of the creamery plants is
$500.
There were thirty-seven cheese fac
tories in operation in Washington dur
ing the year ending November 1, 1901,
and these plants manufactured 1,1O5,-
933 pounds of cheese. During the past
year there were forty-One cheese fac
tories in operation and 1,128,735
pounds of cheese were produced, an
increase during the year of 22,2OS
pounds. There were $40 1873 pounds
of Washington cheese shipped to
points outside the state during the
past year.
An interesting showing is made of
the butter and cheese handled in
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-01-01

ing the last two years, as the product
is bought and handled by the regular
dealers"
Despite the obstacles he was forced
to overcome in collecting his Stats
tics, Commissioner Mcdonald is able
to make a very interesting showing
of tina dairy business in the state. 1t
was discovered, during search of
couHTv records, that no table of the
nunner of mich COWS in the state is
kep-. The county auditors include
them under the general head of cat
tie" Many of the dairies and cream
cries did not respond to the request
for statistics as promptly as the COM
missioner desired, but from the re-
ports received it was possible to pre-
pare fair estimate of the states bust
ness.
The commissioner shows there are
$4,000 mich COWS in this state, val
ued at $5000,000 The value of cream
cries is placed at 100000 and of
cheese factories at $4,000. The value
of the state product during the year
ending November l is fixed as fol
lows: 5,883251 pounds of butter,
$1,47O,S12, and 1.128,735 pounds of
cheese, $12416
The fact that butter is now COM
handing a high price in the market
prompts the commissioner to sound a
warning to dairymen. Discussing this
phase of the situation, in connection
with the importations of oleomargar-
inc, he says
"Oleo manufacturers are making ev-
cry effort to place their uncolored
product on the market. The high price
of butter this fall and winter will
give them a grand opportunity 1t will
be unfortunate for the dairy industry
if butter goes up higher, as it will have
a tendency to increase the sale of oleo-
margarine If oleomargarine should
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-01-01

be used to large extent for couple
of months it will be more difficult to
induce the consumers to again use but
ter"
Earlier in his report the commission
er cites the prices paid in this state and
in Eastern markets for butter, COM
menting upon the showing as follows:
THE average price of butter for ten
months during 1902 was over cents
higher in the Seattle market than in
the Elgin market This speaks for it.
self, as the freight on butter from Chi
cago to Seattle is So per hundred
weight, so the Washington creamery
men received cents per pound more
than the Eastern creamery men for
their product"
Manufacturers of oleomargarine are
endeavoring to place the uncolored
product on the market in this state,
and are now shipping to forty-three
individuals and firms in Washington
The manufacturers are endeavoBing
to devise some means of giving the
product the yellow color by the use of
certain parts of animal fat and also
by the use of palm OIL They have
succeeded to some extent, but it has
been at the expense of quality.
Renovated butter is now considered
a distinct kind of butter, since it's sale
is regulated by state and national laws.
The sale of renovated butter has not
been satisfactory to the wholesale or
retail trade, since it will not keep
fresh with the retailers until sold and
the quality sold in this state during
the year is declared by Commissioner
Mcdonald not to have been of as high
standard as that handled a year ago.
Speaking on the subject of removal
ed butter in an interview, Commission
er Mcdonald supplemented his report
by adding:
1T is necessary under the law for
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-11
NEW SHORT STORIES
DOubIes.

At a London enterta 'nment recently Sir Frank Burnai.-. the celebrated English humorist and editor Of Punch. and Robert Noble Acutt, who is well known in South Africa. had a rather awkward experience. The latter. it appears. arrived first and soon became embarra ssed by people whom he never saw before smiling and lowing. The South African returned tie mods. But matters went too far when an elderly lady rushed up to him and almost fold ed him in her capacious arms. with the remark: How do you do. Sir Frank: Delighted to see you" When Dir. Acutt realized that he was being taken for the editor of Punch. he was per Plexed. in the midst of his embarrasS- ment he saw the real Burnand coming and resolved to ask his advice. He walked up to him and said, Sir Frank Burnand. I believer" The distinguished author started and said in an affected sepulchral tone. Yes" "Yolll ex- cuse ne. Sir Frank. but the fact is wanted your advice. if you will kindly give it to stranger. Ever since came into this affair I have been taken for you, and'- Il don't wonder" in- terrupted Sir Frank. T thought you were myself"' This was too much for Mr. Acutt. and as a result of the mer riment Sir Frank and his double are now personally acquainted
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-11
A Velvet Winter

Fine cloth holds it's own for morning gowns, and tweed runs it a good sec end. Eough, shaggy stuffs, although they rave appeared in large quantities, are disEaed and disowned by the fash Dnable faiseurs. One thing at least is eertain-this is to be a velvet winter. Velvets of several different sorts will be used for the smart frocks intended for weddings, receptions and carriage wear. There will be plain velvets and others of fancy make. with patterns of different colors or else plain velvet powdered over with tiny white dots.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-11
HUMO2 OF THE HOUR
Its own Reward.

George" said Mrs. Ferguson. "l want you to oil the hinges of the bed. room door. I'm awfully tired of hear ing them creaS."
 Laura" replied MT. Ferguson. q would do almost anything to oblige you. but I'll be everlastingly rib roast ed if I'm going to take the trouble to oil any door hinges at this time ci night"'
 Mark now the result of his procrasti. nation.
 In the dead of night-that same nigkt a burglar. who had gained entrance to the house through a basement win. dow. crept softly up the stairway. ap- preached that bedroom door and push ed it open.
 It gave a loud creak like the wailing of lost soul.
 The historian hopes it is not really necessary to add that the burglar went down that stairway in two jumps. was out of the house before George Fer guson had succeeded in finding his re volver and that the hinges of that bedroom door are still unoiled.-Chica- go Tribune
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-11
stiu the CIinginE Effect.

Unless some new and unexpected idea should be suddenly promulgated in dress the styles are fixed for the winter. Sinuous grace of outline is the keynote. gowns fitting over the hips with a clinging effect and flaring at the bottom. This flare is shown even in the new walking skirts. But it is not just exactly the same kind of . flare as obtained last year. There is as much fullness, but it is begun higher up, leaving less abrupt effect at the foot. The cliuging fit obtains to the depth of twelve or fourteen inches from the waist line. below which the skirt expands gently and gradually.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-11

closing is niade in double breasted style, wi>h small gray frogs. A broac sailor cellar, which completes the neck is tiDisLed with bands of pink. It ex- tends out over the sleeves in becoIO- ing manner.
 The sleeves are shaped with inside seam only. They fit the upper arm closely and flare in graceful bell which is finished with deep rolling cuff.
 Very dainty combinations of colors are seen in these robes. and some are almost oriental in effect, being made of flannel in Persian design and trimmed with bands of rich red or deep yellow.-New York Press.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-11
WOMAN AND FASHION
Lcdy's Bathrobe.

Comfortable lounging or bath robes are made of eiderdown. flannel. outing cloth or heavy Turkish toweling. These garments are loose and are easily slipped on or off.
 As Illustrated. the robe is made of pink and gray cider flannel. with trim mings of plain pink.
 It is simply adjusted with shoulder and underarm seams and drawn in at the waist with a gray silk cord. The
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-11
THE BERT WARNER MEDAL
AMOUNT THIS FUND NOW AMOUNTS HOLD MATTER AND
 

the sum quickly. If every miner would give but a quarter, the amount would be prodigious, and would then but nomtnaqly represent the great service done by noble fellow, through whose efforts poor eyeless King is walking around on crutches today, and Bowdish owes his life. Let us take this matter up, good people and give the boy a memento that will be a pride to him for all his life.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-11
yhe Deacons Were Provided For.

At church function in which Bish- op Potter recently took part. says the Brooklyn Eagle. several deacons hap pened to be present. One of them called the bishops attention to that passage in the liturgy which reads. 70 all ye priests of the Lord. bless ye the Lord" and complained that there was mo mention of US deacons."
 "Yes, indeed there is." replied the bishop. Don't you remember. o all ye green things upon the earth. bless ye the Lord"
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-11

The amount in hands now of the Review on account of the Bert War ner Gold Medal is s60,00. It is ue- sired to close this account as rapidly now as possible. Any amount from 10 cents to s1.00 will be thankfully re- ceived and the acknowledgment of all sums will be made in this column. we know that it only needs the attention of the citizens to this matter to swell
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-11
All That He Knew About.

He had called upon his son at col lege
 Did John show you everything of interest there?'' his wife inquired when he returned He said he did''
 What did he show you?"
 ''The gymnasium, the football field, the baseball diamond, the boathouses and the training quarters for the crew."-Chicago Post
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-09
Murder in Northern Aroostook.

Mars Hill was the scene OF a tragedy,
Thursday, which Saturday resulted In
the death of Mrs. Chas. F. Melvine. Be-
fore her death she made a statement
that the deed was done by her husband.
The couple were married about two
years ago and one child was born to
them. 1t died suddenly several months
ago and it is alleged that blow given
by the father caused its death. Soon
after the couple separated, Mrs. Melvine
going to keep house for George Brown,
widower. On Thursday afternoon,
Melvine called at the Brown house and
asked Mrs. Melvine TO go with him.
This she refused to do and he drew 80
caliber revolver and shot her in the right
side, then fled. He was captured, Mon
day morning, about thirty miles from
Woodstock, N b. by Sheriff Foster of
Woodstock and an American officer
The officers were armed with Winches-
tiers and revolvers, expecting desperate
fight, but Melvine yielded without much
resistance, and he accompanied the
American officer to Maine.
The coroner's jury, Saturday night,
returned verdict accusing Melv'ne OF
willful and felonious murder.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-09
Richard CasWell.

Richard Caswell died at West Mills,
April 1st. He was born in New Vine
yard, Mar. 8, 1922. He formerly lived
in this village, first in the house where
Mark Emery now lives, and afterward
where viii french resides. He moved
to West Mills about 1872 and engaged
in farming, and after awhile opened a
store. When his health failed he took
Chas. M. Hilton as a partner in the store
and after few years sold out to Mr..
Hilton.
He married Hannah Fuller of New
Portland, who is left alone in her old
age to mourn a devoted, loving husband.
Funeral services were held at his late
home, Saturday morning, and his body
was brought to this village for burial
Six nephews met the funeral party here
and acted as pail Bearers Union Advo-
cate
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-09
Unenyiable NOtOriety.

Two Norrdgewock lads, Arthur
Adams and Fred Worthley, have caused
the police departments Of Portland and
Boston much trouble the past week, as
well as furnishing to the dailies OF those
cities news items that made good read
ing.
Wednesday night of last week, Arthur
made complaint to the police in Portland
that he had been robbed, and by a
"chum" of his, who was acting as Gus
todian of bis money, while the two
were enroute to Boston. From his story
1t seemed this "chum" had given him
the slip at the Union station. taken the
train for Boston leaving Arthur behind
Upon this information Boston police
were wired to arrest the ''chum", who
was Worthley. Upon his arrest Worthley
denied all knowledge of the theft, and
upon search less than three dollars
was found on him. Later, under the
patrol wagon cushion in which the pris-
oner was taken to the station $50 was
found After this discovery Worthey
acknowledged the facts and WAS taken to
Portland. Upon arrival there. the boys
"made 1t upo and the case was not press
ed. Later in the day these boys decided
to 60 on to Boston.
Shortly after their departure a tele-
gram was received by Portland officers
asking about the boys and If they were
in custody there. 1t seems after the
publicity given to their escapade thus
far the following facts were learned.
On Wednesday forenoon, Arthur Adams
appeared at the Skowhegan Savings
Bank with the deposit book of Seldom
Adams, his cousin, and upon his repre-
sentation that he was the owner drew
out the total deposit of $l75, The cash.
Ter, who Is acquainted with the Adams
family, noticed the family resemblance
and did not question the matter as he
otherwise would. And it was this mon
ey gained from the bank book that young
Adams had stolen from his cousin that
the boys were getting away with.
Boston officers arrested the boys when
they reached that city the second time
and held them until the arrival of Dep
uty Sheriff F. c. Holt, who went for
them, Saturday, returning with them,
Sunday morning, taking them at once to
the jail. All but $25 Of the money was
recovered, and it was upon the getting
possession Of this amount under false
pretenses they were arranged in the
Municipal Court, Monday morning.
both boys pied guilty and Judge Bach
eller sentenced them to 30 days each in
Jail
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-09
Municipal Court.

Saturday. April a, the case State vs
Willis II. Fish for adultery was heard.
The complainant was the respondents
divorced wife. After hearing the evil
dence the court found probable cause
and bound the respondent over to the
). j. Court in the sum of $500.
Monday, April 6, Fred Worthley and
Arthur S. Adams of Norridgewoek were
arraigned upon the complaint of obtain
ing money under false pretenses. Both
respondents plead guilty and were given
a sentence of 30 days each in the county
Jail.
The court was occupied greater part
OF Monday last by the case of ak girls,
former employees of the Marston Worsted
Co., who brought suit against that CON-
pany to recover for weeks salary,
claimed to be due them in lieu of their
being discharged without notice, the
claim being based on the fact of mutual
agreement between them and said CON-
pany. The point at issue was what con.
stitutes discharge. The claim of the
company was that said girls were not
discharged but "laid off, for week, as
matter of disciplining them for acts
perpetrated of damaging character TO
the company. The plaintiffs claim this
"lay off, was equivalent 10 a discharge.
The court found for the plaintiffs from
which decision the defendants have ap
pealed.
The postponed hearing on the seizure
of the box of liquor addressed to Mrs.
Angie B. Burrill of Canaan, was held In
the Arand jury room at the court house,
Monday morning. No claimant appear
ed and it was declared forfeited and
turned over to the sheriff.
la the case A. F. Donigan vs. Ed.
Berry an action of trespass for damages
done by defendants cattle and was en-
tered the third Monday of December
January 9Th the defendant offered to be
defaulted for the sum of $1,000. The
trial by agreement was on March 30.h
The court found the defendant guilty
and assessed damages in the sum SO
and costs prior to the offer to be defaulted
taxed at 81 81 and the defendant RECEIVERS
costs after said offer, taxed at $1,000.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-09

Admiral Dewey was indisereet enough
to submit to an interview in which he
sharply criticized the German navy at
which German naval officers, newspapers
and the populace are highly indignant
President Roosevelt summoned Admiral
Dewey to the White House but he only
expressed regret that his views received
publicity. Germany has had feeling
against the Hero of Manila ever since
the Dewey-Dedrich episode in Manila
harbor, in which the German admiral
lost prestige. Count Bulo, lieutenant
general In the Prussian army publishes
an article attacking the American navy
which far exceeds the criticism of Ad-
miral Dewey. making the statement that
the U. S. navy consists of Anticipated
battleships and old hulks that would not
be able to cope with the first squadron
OF the German navy and charges Ameri.
can sailors with lack of morals. 1t is
unfortunate that brave men with deeds
Of the highest valor to their credit must
indulge In senseless and useless talk
that can do them no good but brings
embarrassment to the government they
represent. Admiral Dewey's case is by
no means solitary one. Their name is
legion.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-09
Sudden Death of Capt. Emery

Asa S. Emery, an aged and life long
citizen of our town, was found dead IL
bis bed about O'Clock, Wednesds,
morning. For many years past be ha.
made his home with his daughter, Mrs.
j. II. Pooler. At the time both Nj. and
Mrs. Pooler were III at their home aud
had care takers with them day and night
About o'clock q. IN. Mr.. Emery called
Mr.. Hawes the night attendant. into his
room and complained of severe pain
about his shoulder, which was briskly
rubbed and at o'clock he WAS much
easier; upon going in again at the hour
of seven Mr.. Halves discovered he had
passed away. Tuesday he was about
our streets as usual and retired at night
apparently as well as he had been for
some weeks although in a feeble condi-
ton from his advanced years and as a
result of chronic trouble.
The deceased was born in Bloomfield
in 1921 and was the son of Levi
Emery. Early In manhood he was Gu
gagged for many years in the grocery
business, as partner with his brother
in-law, the husband of his sister, Charles
Turner, under the firm name of Emery
& Turner. At the close of the war and
the formation of the Skowhegan Light
Infantry he was first lieutenant under
the company's first commander, Gen.
Isaac Dyer, who also married a sister,
and at Gen Dyer's retirement from CON-
pany commander, Capt. Emery succeed
ed to the command, an honored position
which he held for twelve consecutive
years to his credit and the company
good welfare. For fifty-five years he
was connected with the fire department
Of our town, greater part of the time
In the days of the old hand tubs, being
at the head. Since advancing years have
overtaken him he was made steward OF
the companies, having charge of the
house and apparatus, giving up these
duties from i'll health only two years
since. He was an early member of all
the Masonic bodies of Skowhegan, being
made mason by Somerset Lodge in
lS49. He was three times married and a
son by his first marriage, c. A, F. Emery
of Boston, survives him. Mrs. PooleT
was daughter by the second marriage,
and her death occurred a few hours later,
| mnnfinn Of which Ia made p1aauhara
OF retiring nature and genial dispo-
sition Capt. Emery enjoyed a large
friendship among our people.
The funeral services will take place
from the Bethany Baptist church, Friday
afternoon at 2: 100 under the auspicies of
the Masonic bodies, and the interment
will be In the family lot in the South
Side cemetery.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-09


My first sad experience Of the AZ
hcan priekly pear was gained on a
tisit to the market place of Algiers.
The fruit was handed To Us. politely
peeled by the Arab dealer, and thus as
we made acquaintance with its de-
lightful GOODNESS no suspicion of its evil
qualities entered our minds.
A few days later, adding the excite
ment of little trespassing to the
more legitimate pleasures OF a country
ramble, we came upon a well laden
group Of prickly pear bushes and could
not resist the temptation TO help our
selves to some of the fruit. The result
was woeful.
Concentrated essence of singing net
tie seemed all at once TO be assailing
hands. lips and tongue. and our skin
wherever il had come in contact with
the i'll natured fruit was covered with
a thick crop of minute, bristly hairs,
apparently growing from il, and ven
omous and irritating to the last degree.
Our silk gloves transformed sudden
~ into miniature robes of Nessus, had
to be thrown away, perfectly unwear-
able, and the inadyertent use of our
pocket handkerchicfs before we had
fully realized the extent of our misfor-
tune caused fresh agonies. In which
nose as well as lips participated For
many day did the retribution of that
theft haunt US in the form of myriads
of tiny stines. Home Life on an Os-
trich Farm"