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The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
A Highland Dinner.

1.-The highland dinner Is a very smart
affair, and one that is never seen south
of the Tweed" says the London Queen.
1.-The laird wears his full dress kilt ev
cry night, and every one with any
claim to a clan does the same, so that
often there are more killed men around
the table than black coats.
"The full kilt dress is splendid, and
a man to the manner born looks far
better in 1t than in any other clothes.
1t gives width. height and dignity to
the wearer. with its shayd. sporran and
brooches. Not only does the laird wear
his highland dress, but toward the end
of dinner his piper, who has played in
the hall outside during the meal comes
into the room and marches around the
table. The pipes are little dcafening
but the player looks so fine that one is
glad to see him. Most of the pipers in
the more noble families have inherited
the position from their ancestors and
are rightly proud of the post. After
dinner, if there is a big house party,
there is often dance. Then the piper
is at his best as he plays his pipes for
the lightsome reels to be danced, beat
ing time with his foot the while"
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
Election of Officers.

Somerset Lodge, F. and A. NJ, held
its meeting for election of officers on
Monday with the following result: W.
NJ, +. E. Sturteysnf; ;. W, J. Wslsce
Bluut; j. W, r. (. jackson; Treas,
Geo. y. Page; See, {. NJ. Lambert.
Somerset Chspter, ROYAL Arch Masous
chose The following tfieers ats meeting
held, Tuesday evening: H. P, A. K
Butler; K, R. f. Jsckson; $, W. j.
Estahrook; Treas, Z. 4. Ross; Sec, c.
NJ Lsmber. e. Il. Z. c. Butler; P. ),
{. K. Vtes; Il. A. e, .. Il. Perkins.
The ficers of Carrsbassett Lodge,
No. "a |. 0. o. F, for the ensuing yesr
who were chosen at meeting held,
Wednesday evening, are as follows: n.
G, A. f. Jewett; !. O., F. 4. williams,
recording secretary, R. D. Baker; fiusn-
cisl secretary, A. B. Lamb treasurer. c,
NJ. Lambert; trustee, W. A. Bailey.
Election of efieers of Psrmenas Ea-
csmpment No. Is |. O. O. F. for the en-
suing term resulted as follows: Edward
Spear, c. P; Frank P. Pennell H. P;
L. 5. Merrill, ). "; Wm. Donaldson,
Scribe; H. c. Taggsr', Tress.; F. X.
Brown, T. ". The Eueampment will
confer the Gelien Ruiz degree 81 its
next regular meeting oa Jan. 12-n.
The officers Of the NJ Z. sunday
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31

Republicans are bound to build the
Panama canal. II the ratification of the
treaty should fail in the Senate, of which
there is no probability, a joint resolution
authorizing the payment of ten millions
dollars to Panama and giving the Presi-
dent power to construct the canal
will be passed by both houses of congress.
There is ample precedent for this action
and 1t can be done without the aid Of
one democrat in the House or in th
Senate. German can do no blocking in
that case.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
The Value of PoIitcness.

If those who are doubtful as to the
correct course to pursue in any given
situation will remember that even the
wrong thing is overlooked if one is but
absolutely polite in the doing of it, their
relief might be great
A gentleness of demeanor and a cour-
teous response or question can never be
out of place. \ man may wear a bust
ness suit of clothes to an evening we'd
ding less noticeaby than a truculent
air of insolence. If he be perfectly well
bred as far as behavior goes, it matters
not so much what his outward garb,
although by an unwritten law of social
observance certain clothes are the cor
rect thing for certain occasions.
Politeness Is never wrong Its prac-
tice goes nearly all the way toward the
goal of the right thing in the right
place We hear of polite insoence, but
lnsolence is never polite, and it is never
under any circumstances polite to be
insolent
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31

Final returns of the chief of the bureau
of statistics of the department of agri-
culture give the values of the following
principal farm crops in this country in
the year 1903. viz: Corn, 1926, 500 sol ;
wheat, s443, ,024 1926; oats, $267, ,66l $50 ;
barley, sos l63 3l3; rye, SIS 993, ,871;
buckwheat, So $50, ,733; potatoes, $l5l.
638 094; hay, $500 376, $50; tobacco, 500 :
5I4 627 These are large figures repre-
senting a mighty interest.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31

Portland shipped nearly double the
apples for the week ending Dec. 26 than
did Boston ard New York tt tgether.
The Portland shipments was nearly
10000 barrels. The total from Cans
dian ports, New York, Boston and Port
land was 3S.99S barrels, against 40 296
barrels the same week of last year. The
apple trade is an important factor in
Maine business.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
Sargent-CllAse.

A quiet home wedding occurred at the
home of the brides parents IN Lexing-
ton, December 30, the contrse ing par
ties being Almon B. Sargent of Eustis
and Miss Aura NJ. Chase, daughter If
Hon. Alonzo Chase of Lexington. Rev.
L. Hutchins was the officiating clerg
man,
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31

Commissioner Gilman has his own
ideas about agricultural fairs and cattle
shows and purposes before his term of
office shall expire to raise the standard
of the numerous exhibitions throughout
the state lie says the state did not
contemplate the fairs in their present
condition when it originally granted the
annual stipend, This was granted pri-
mariIy to stimulate agricultural develop
ment, something that has been lost sight
of in the exhibitions Of recent years, so
Mr.. Gilman feels. He thinks the fairs
should be made more educational and
to this end it is the purpose OF the COM
missioners to issue circular early next
summer touching on the methods which
in his opinion would bring about this
result. Mr.. Gilman is practical man,
who has an experimental knowledge OF
farming and of business affairs also.
We await his circular with lively In
terest
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31

The year 1903 has broken all records
in the number of immigrants arriving at
New York. The number for the year
was 6l9,9s0, nearly $4,000 more than
arrived during 1902. Southern Europe
continues to send the larger number,
but Norway, Sweden and Denmark
show a marked increase.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31

This being the last day of the year
1903 the REPORTER will not reach u
good number of its readers until the New
Year has been entered upon. Therefore
it is In order for US to wish readers and
patrons, one and all, happy and pros
porous New Year. This we do with
much pleasure and disposition to COZ
tribute the REPORTERS share toward
the realization Of their highest hopes
and brightest anticipation. This we
purpose to do by entering homes 81
times in 1904 with words of cheer and
as good news as facts will substantate.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31

Japan aud Russia are both giving out
assurances of peace and making great
preparations for war in the purchase of
vast quantities of supplies. Indications
are that war may come speedily. II
Japan is to make war she must do it very
early or be at decided disadvantage when
she does enter upon it. Russia's policy
is diplomacy and delay.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31

San DOMINGO is only part of large
island bat is able to entertain two revo-
lutions at the same time, with two pre-
visional governments; one in the north
and center and one in the south.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31

makes Gordon of diplomatic and gov
ermental strength and support which
makes the future problems involved In
such recognition an easy matter of ac-
complishment."
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
ENTERED As SECOND GLASS MAIL MATTER.

Panama is getting it upon all sides.
That is recognition as republic. Eng
lands is the latest and a very important
one.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31

Cot George A Philbrook of Augusta
died Tuesday afternoon Of valvular dis
ease of the heart from which he has suf
fered for he past year and half His
age was Sc years He was for some five
years colonel of the Second Maine regi-
mant.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
TRAVERSE JURORS.
FIRST JURY

FIRST JURY.
Asa NJ. Gilman. Foreman, Anson.
George G.. Butler. Detroit.
Charles +. Conforth, Fairfield.
/. L. Daggett, Madison.
Isaac Freeman, Cornville.
Fred ID. Getchell, Canaan.
w B. Iluntress, Harmony.
Wallace Jewell, Fairfield.
Horace 5. Jones, Norrldgewock,
John II. Libby, St Albans.
J. ?. Manson, Hartiand.
{. 4. Merrow, Smithheld.
SECOND Jury.
Wilbur Mitchell, Foreman, Fairfield.
Frank Moore, Noridgewock.
Ira A. Norton, Skowhegan.
L. +. Reed, Madison.
5. f. Remick, Madison.
Albert K. Smiley, skowhegan.
Theodore II. Smith, Canaan.
Edgar +, Taylor, Pittsheld.
B. +. Walker, Anson.
George 5. Webb, Skowhegan.
M. l.. Williams, Solon.
Milton Young, New Portland.
sUPERNtrMERARIEs.
Ed. B. Curtis, Skowhegan.
Ernest A. Frederic, Skowhegan.
w. Scott Parkman, Skowhegan.
Nahum 5. Steward, Skowhegan.
The first case of the term tried by
Jury was clara A Burton vs. ~cevf
Powers This was an action of assump
ait to recover for services alleged tc
have been rendered for the defendant by
the plaintiff. The case occupied the
greater mart of Monday and resulted in
a verdict for the defendant. Wm. Is
Brown. ESQ was attorney for the plain.
tiff and Morse g Anderson for the de
fense
~, t.,,.-;... 80 -, li.,.,s..d -,
Manda nI 1877 and T,StooSo". oSoVo "o'' ''
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31

Among the engagements Of STATE
Supt of -chools stetson 10 speak is onz
at Bingham, January 18th.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31

stops the Cough and works on the Cold
Laxative B1omo.Quiuiue Tablets cures scold
in one day. No Cure, no Pay, Price 25 cents
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31
The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

4 q. sMrrH. E.E. MoNEELIR.
7. o. SMITH & CO., PUBLISHERS,
Iz9 WATER STREET, SKOWHEGAN ME.
ApyERTIsMENTs;- ;-Business and legal adver
xisements inserted at reasonable rates, adjusted
20 the space used, and the position given.
Prices quoted on application.
Cards of Thanks and Resolutions OF hespect
inserted at cents per line.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
When paid in advance.
One .ar........S Sl.50 Six months, 75c.
Three months. .3So.
3l7b will be charged if not paid until end OF year
-.rrEREp a. sECnNn OLAaa MAIL NATTER.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-31

Gov Hill and the executive council
were in session this week, closing up the
year 1908 All appropriations not drawn
on December 81, lapse.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-12-25
A STRONG PLAY.
From the Mitchell Republican.

From the Mitchell Republican.
There was not an empty seat in
the new grand opera house Saturday
evening, when Sapho was presented
BY the Noble Theatre Co., as the
closing attraction Of their engage
ment in this city. What was OBJ
jectionable, in the book Of that name
was cnt out of the drama, and there
was nothing to offend any person. 1t
requires very skillful actors to bring
out the points Of this play, but we
can say that Mobiles cast Of players
gave most splendid portrayal Of this
beautiful and interesting drama OF
course the situations mover around
ssapho, and in that character Miss
Gussie tombstone made decided hit.
She showed wonderful adaptability
to the part and at each climax she
was equal to the most exacting de-
mands Of the part. From grave to
gay her mood CHANGED with the cap.
rieious character Of Sapho and her
work Of the evening was q grand
succe= 3. Warren Noble was seen in
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-12-25
FAILED.
HERE

The Washington correspondent of
the Grand Forks Herald gives the
Following bit of interesting gossip:
Col. Lounsberry gave the Herald rep
rsentative an interesting Renaissance
this morning concerning Perry
Heath, who has recently become both
famous and notorious in postal affairs
In 1884 Perry Heath and Gen. Glenn
ents, together secured from Henry M.
Teller, secretary of the interior, an
order for the selection Of section of
land in the Devils Lake district. Up
on preliminary survey they selected a
section upon which there was imme-
diately afterwards located Dunseith,
county seat. There were prospectors
at work Immediately for gold, coal
and other mine erals which did not at
once materialize. National influence
had been invoked to make Perry
Heath and Gen.. Clements very rich,
but local influesce changed the loca-
ton Of the county seat and they both
went broke on the deal
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-12-25
SERIOUS GAS EXPLOSION.

The acetylene gas plant in the
large business block of w. D. Gile
ct Crazy, blew up Monday night,
completely wreckipg the gas plant
and severely injuring Jud Dean, who
was cleaning the plant at the time.
The plant is located in the basement
of the building. an / it is supposed
-gas had accumulated there, and ex-
ploded when it came in contact with
a lighted lantern which was being
carried while the cleaning was in
process. The building was not in
jured. The first floor is occupied as
an immense furniture and musical
instrument store, while the second
story is used as residence. Serious
loss ofproperty and life might have
followed.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-12-25
GOT TOO
FOND

Gertie King who conducts hotel
on Front Street in Fargo was the
complaining witness in a sensational
case in police court in that city. She
states that while entertaining a
friend in the parlors of her hostelry
about 2 O'Clock SUNDAY morning that
Decker entered and showed marked
symptoms of deep seated affection. He
wanted to take the place of the fav-
ored guest and undertook to encircls
the shapely waist of Gertie with his
strong right arm. Gertle objected
to his suit and in a mixup which fol-
lowed, Gertie CHARMED that Decker
struck her in the face with his closed
fist. Decker denied striking her with
his clinched fist this morning in
court and intimated to the magistrate
that the tap was of that gentle love
species ,-z
Decker was convicted in Justice
Ryan's court this afternoon and was
sentenced to pay fine of $40 or to
serve ten days in the county jai. He
had no money and was committed.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-12-25
MYSTERY CLEARING UP.

An Inter Ocean representative had
an interview with one of the county
official, concerning the supposed MUIR
der at Lawton Posey, the man who
was suspected Of the crime, returned
Immediately upon learning that he
was suspected. and is now at home.
His story Of the disappearance Of
srannon is that he took him to his
home from Lawton that when the
the party in the road. Shannon was in
the buggy with the robes pulled up
over his face to protect himself from
the storm. w hen they arrived at
Posey's house, Posey W emit in the
house and ate his supper while Shan
non harnessed another horse and
Posey drove him a part Of the W ay to
Crary, where he took the morning
dyer west, he having a claim near
Calgary. Shannon had been mixed up
in some bad deals and was desirous Of
getting away without the knowledge
of mis- creditors, and the reason he
did not go into the house while Posey
was eating mis- supper, was that he
and Mrs. Posey were not friendly.
The bloody quilt, which has cut 80
much figure in the matter. Is explain.
ed BY the fact that few days prior
to the Lawton trip, Posey had done
some butcharlng and was compelled
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-12-25
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE.

Notice is hereby given. that that, certain
Rssdne Ma na KS
gors, to Margaret McKone MORTGAGE, dated
the Soth day Of March, 1908, and filed for record
e hs se e. hs Register 9d DEEDS # os The
corded in Book g Of Mortgages, on page 2s7,
such mortgage and hereinafter descri bed, at
Of Ramsey and State Of North Dakota, at the
Fsbrusry 1901. to satisfy the amount due upon
ises described In such mortgage and which
as follows: all those tracts or parceis of land
lying and being In the County Of Ramsey and
State Of North Dakota, and described as fol-
The northeast quarter Of section eight, the
northwest quarter OF section eight the east
Ct the Gf SECTION
section eight. all in township one hundred fifty
five north, in range sixty five west, Inc "A sec,
q q a55 r. range Is
+, Said mortgage having been given to secure
the payment Of the sum OF nine Thousand dol
gage at'the rate Of Z per cent per annum, all :,
interest payable on December LIST each year,
and three thousand dollars principal due and
the said mortgage contained the provision that
in case Of default being made py said mortga-
gors IN the payment q the principal or interest
any pdTO tucToUls budb buSu anu III GudG event.
the said mortyagee was duly authorized. and
empowered to declare tAe whole amount there
by secured due aud payable forthwith; and de-
fault havin been made by said mortgagors in
the payment OF the interest on said Nine Thous-
and Dollars which fell due on December .lst,
pal which fell due on December LIST, 1903; =
the said mortgage has elected and here-3
scared; by the said mortgage due and payable
forthwith; and there will therefore be due on
said mortgage on the day of sale, the SUM of
thereon at the rate Of ! per cent per annum
since the S0th day OF March, 1903, besides
the costs and expenses of sale and the attorneys
fees allowed by law.
Dated December 18th, 1908 4 {$
Margaret McKone, Mortgage.
Burke & Middaugb.
Attorneys for Mortgagee,
Devils Lake, North Dakota. t55s AZ
l. A1.A7 t32
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-12-25
JAPANESE. HOMES.
There Are No Doors or PassageA In
q Typical Dwelling. III

q lyrical Dwelling. sy
The Japanese house consists in the
main of a post at each corner and a
roof. The roof may or may not be GOV
cred with heavy channeled purplish
tiles. 1T makes little difference in the
long run whether it is or is not, for If
It is not tiled the first typhoon that
comes along removes it into some
body's garden anything up to a quarter
of a mile away, and If 1t is tiled heav-
lily enough to resist the typhoon so
much the worse for the people under
meath it when the first genuine earth
quake arrives. But the odds are that III
viii be burned down before either hap
pens, as the Japanese use very cheap
lamps and. very fiery petroleum and
are regular children5 about fires. or
course something else is done to the
four posts and the roof before they be-
come "a house In which births, mar
riages and deaths can take place. But
really remarkably little is, necessary.
Crossbeams are naturally added to
support the weight Of the roof, grooves
are made in the crossbeams and in
the platform raised a foot or two above
the ground which constitutes the door.
A japanese house Is all on one floor
generally in fact, one might say 1t is
all one floor. Between the grooves in
the floor and the grooves in the cross
beams are run shutters with paper
panels to divide the houses into what
ever: number of rooms the owner may
choose, which depends on tile number
Of bedrooms he may require. There
are no doors or passages in "a typical;
Japanese house. In it every room acts
as a passage into the room beyond it,
and for the door you slide back the
panel that happens to be nearest to
you. For this sliding there are little
bronze sunk handles in the wooden
frames of the panels. The outside pa
per shutters do not come quite to the
edge Of the platform floor; the grooves
along the edges are filed at night or in
severe weather with wooden shutters,
each Of which Is held in its place by
the one that follows 1t, the last one
being secured with a fimsy wooden
bolt.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-12-25
MOBILES FOR CHRISTMAS.

December 25th and 26th those old
favorites in this city, the Mobiles,
will again entertain the people with
some OF the best plays presented by
this celebrated company Of artists.
Daring this engagement, possibly
for the opening bill. they will pre-
sent play that is the greatest dra-
matte triumph Of the century. Ose
that illustrates the struggle in the
human heart between good and evil;
between the weakness Of the flesh
and the aspirations of the soul.
Watch the bills for the announce
ment Of this play.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-12-25
HOW's THIS ! 4

We offer One Hundred Dollars re-.
ward for3aany case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls CatarrD
Cure. +. J. CHENEY & co !,
Toledo, D.
We the undersigned, have known
+. J Cheney for the last IS years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm. \ &, {
Walding Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price rs c.
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pillsfor consti-
patton.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-12-25
REVOLUTION IMMINENT.

A sure sign Of approaching revolt
and serious trouble in your system is
rvousness, sleeplessness, or stomach
upsets. Electric Bitters will quickly
disnem Der the troublesome causes.
It never fails to tone cha stomach re-
eulate the kidneys and bowels, slim
ulate the liver, and purify the blood.
Run down systems benefit particularly
and all tn uual attending acnes van
ish under it's searching and thorough
effectiveness. Electric Bitters is only
SOC, and that is returned if it don t
give perfect satisfaction. Guaran-
teed oy G. E. Greene, druggist.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-12-25

the part of Jean Gaussin and he gave
it finished production, and his clev-
er work was highly comnendable.
The entire support is exceptionally
good aud the drama Of the evening
was a decided success and pronounced
by all the best seen in Mitchell in
years. Mr.. Noble was we'll pleased
with the patronage a corded him and
desires to thank the people for their
hearty appreciation.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-12-25

to move the carcass some distance
To do this, he used a sled, upon which
manure had been hauled. and the
quilt was spread over the sled on this
occasion and this is how it became
bloody. The officers have given the
matter diligent attention and if there
were any indications Of murder. they
certainly would have found them.
But at present it looks as though there
was nothing TO do further.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-12-25
Notice to Creditors.

In the matter Of the estate OF William 81. De
vaney, late of the township of Grand Harbor,
county of Ramsey, state of North Dakota, de-
ceased ~ 4i Il
All persons having claims against said Will
liam Il. Devaney, deceased, are required to ex-
hibit the same. with the necessary vouchers, to
the undersigned, the duly ppointed and quail.
of Brennan & Gray in the city of Devils Lake..
County of Ramsey, State of North Dakota, and
that four months after the first publication of
creed by the Judge Of the County Court of this
County, as the time within which all the credi-5
tors of said deceased must present and prove
their claims against said estate.
! Dated the 10Th day Of December. 1908.
Joanna Deyaney,
. Administrators Of the estate of William a.
Devaney, deceased.
III Brennan e. Gray. sss ta 5.s5 Nh
Attorneys for Administrative 42-45 .
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-12-25
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the First National Bank Of
Devils Lake, North Dakota, will be-
held at the Office Of said bank on
Tuesday, January 70, 1904, at four
o'clock p. M, for the election Of
directors and such other business as
may pro perry come before the meet
ing.
Dated at Devils Lake, N. D. De-
lcember Il, 1908.
E. r. Routier,,
d Cashier.