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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-02
[Approved March 2S.l
Chapter 239.


An Act to establish a bounty on Porcu-
pines, so-called, for the better protec-
ton of Timber Land.
a bounty of twenty-five cents for each
and every porcupine so called i hlie sba IL
be paid by the treasurer Thereon 70 the
person Killing it, If the place of Killing
is in an unorganzed township the bounty
shall be paid by the treasurer OF an ad-
ioining town, II any, otherwise. by the
treasurer of the town nearest said town
ship. No bounty shall be paid unless the
claimant within ten days after he has
killed such animal or has returned from
the hunting. In which he Killed II,
exhibits to the town treasurer the entire
nose and feet thereof. in AS perfect a
state as when killed, except natural de-
cav and signs and makes oath to a GER
tihcate, in which he shall state That ne
killed such animal and the time and place
showing it to be within the state; and the
treasurer shall thereupon entirely destroy
said nose and feet by burning; then he
shall pay the bounty and take the claim
ants receipt therefor upon the same
paper with such certificate. The town
treasurer shall Immediately make upon
the same paper Il certificate, under oath,
addressed to the treasurer of state, that
he first destroyed said nose and feet by
burning, and then paid said bounty to the
claimant. Said certificates and receipts
shall annually in December, be trans
mitted to the treasurer of state, and by
him laid before the governor and council
as early as convenient; and when allowed
by them shall be paid by the treasurer of
state to such towns. The certificates shall
be In the following form:
Claimants Certificate.
To the treasurer of l hereby
certify that on the day of
A. d. ~ at in the State of
feet of which l now exhibit to you; and
l claim the bounty allowed by law for
killing the same.
Dated at :, this day
Subscribed and sworn to before me the
day and year aforesaid
Claimants IT Raseirf, OF
10 | t'i Received of tr eas re- of a. u
dollars. being the bounty allowed
by law for killing the porcupine described
In the above certificate.
Treasures Certificate.
hereby certify that as required by law,
| f1rst destroyed by burning the nose and
rect OF the porcupine described in the
foregoing certificate, and then paid to
said the bounty for which
| have, taken his receipt as above.
Dated at this day of
A. d. 10
Subscribed and sworn to before me the
day and year aforesaid.
Justice of the Peace.
fApproved March ISL
Chapter 24o.
An Act fixing a time when other Acts and
Resolves shall take effect.
Section /. Except as provided In the fol-
lowing section, all acts and resolves
and approved prior to the approval of this
act, shall take effect on the twenty-eighth
DAY OF April. In the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and three
Section g. This act shall not apply to
acts or incorporation, nor to acts and re
solves which by their own terms take
effect at times other than the day last
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-02

law 7 have cut OF the whole OF the nose
fr n the skin Of the bear described In the
certificate of claimant, made be-
| fore roe the day of a. y,
100 and have destroyed the same by
burning.
Dated at this day OF
| A. D. 100
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-02

An Act establishing the Salary of the
County Attorney for the County OF
Knox.
Section The county attorney for the
county Of Knox shall receive an annual
salary from the treasurer of state, OF
seven hundred dollars payable quarterly
on the first DAYS of January, April, July
aud October in each year, beginning on
the first day of April, one thousand, nine
hundred and three. instead of the salary
now provided by law.
Section ? An acts and parts OF acts In
consistent with this act are hereby re
pealed.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-02

Section TO- Chapter three hundred thir-
yfour of the public laws Of eighteen hun
dred ninetY-seVen. and all other acts AMI
parts of acts inconsistent with this act
are hereby repealed
Section H. his act shall take effect
June one. nineteen hundred and three
TAuDrOVed March y
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
BENNETT WILL CASE
DECREE FILED IN COURT
Probate of Sealed Letter Making Be
quest to Bryan Refused as Not
Part Of Document

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Nov. 2s--Judge
Cleayeland has filed a formal decree in
relation to the Phno 5. Bennett viii. of
which William J. Bryan is an executor
Attorneys for Mr. Bryan and the widow
could not agree on the terms Of the de-
cree. so Judge Cleaveland drafted it
himself The decree declares:
The court finds that the letter IN the
sealed envelope was found with the Will.
but was not in existence at the time OF
the execution OF the will: that the type
written document was ia existence at
the time OF the execution or the will.
and that the letter was copied from the
typewriter document. but that the type
written document was not found with
the viii and Is not the letter referred
to in the twelfth clause OF the viii
1T Is. therefore. decreed by the court
that neither the sealed envelope and
letter. nor the typewriter document.
taken separately or together. be APP
proved or allowed as part Of the Will.
and that the probate OF each and ali Of
these be refused"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
LINCOLN REPUBLICAN
LEAGUE ADJOURNS
Permanent Headquarters to Be Estab-
lished Here and Paper Issued.

The Lincoln Republican National
League elected officers yesterday FOR the
next four years as follows:
President James " Poe; vice presi-
dent r. H. A. Moore; secretary J. r.
Armstrong; treasurer. John Chapart
sergeanr-at-arms. Robert 5. Ross
This session brought 10 a close the
annual convention at which eight States
and the District or Columbia were rep
resented Before f.al adjournment II
was voted TO establish permanent head
quarters here. and 70 issue a league pa
per.
A resolution was adopted appealing 10
Congress 70 admit the Territories or Ari-
iona. New Mexico. and Oklahoma into
the Union Another asked for suffra q
IA Ia District OF Columbia. the estab-
lishment OF government, and the
election of a Representative 10 Con-
gress
The action OF Representative Dick Of
Ohio in seeking 10 secure an investiga-
ton OF election laws and methods in
certain States where there has been dis
examination on account OF color was in
dorsed
The administration OF John A. Mer-
ritt. city postmaster. was Endorsed and
the President asked 10 reappoint him
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
MURDERER PERMITTED
TO SEE DYING MOTHER
Gov Durbin Releases Convict Minister
From Penitentiary for Parents
Lifetime.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 2-An aged
mothers appeal touched the heart Of
Governor Durbin. aud last night the
Rev. William F.. Hinshaw. "A convicted
wife murderer. departed for hls hone
in Randolph county TO spend a few
days with his mother as She lies on
her deathbed.
The parole was telegraphed to Mich
igan city early last evening 1t is the
first time the prisoner has left the
peniteutiaTy since he was convicted.
nearly ten years ago Most OF his
friends in Heudrick county, where the
crime was committed and in Randolph
county, believe that Hinshaw Is a
martyr to the law and his horne-con-
ing VIII be the occasion Of great
rally OF his old friends.
The convicted minister's warmest
champion has always been his aged
mother. and il is said the suffering she
has undergone since her son was de-
clared "A murderer has resulted I'm a
lingering Illness that is nov reaching
"a fatal termination Hinshaw VIII re-
turn to the penltentiary after his
mothers death.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
MOVEMENT ON FOOT
FOR A NEW ARMORY

asking for information and instructions
as TO how to fix up and successfully
operate a rife practice gallery. some
thing which the Virginians have not at
present. Major Bell forthwith sent
Major TruxtOn a copy of his book en-
titled The Rife Gallery" with the
best and heartiest wishes that the Old
Dominion mems efforts be crowned
with unqualified success
Lieutenant BeIlas. of the Ohcers'
Club OF the Pennsylvania National
Guard, has appraised Major Bell Of the
fact that a vote of thanks was ten
dered the major for his courtesy in de-
livering an interesting and highly in
structive lecture In Philadelphia TO the
club members recently.
AS yet nothing has been heard from
the War Department about the decora-
tons for the District rifiemen who earn
ed badges. buttons, and bars by shoot
ing in 1903. The order for the decora-
tiOns was sent to the Rock Island Ar
| senal. but as yet It has not been filed.
The War Department authorities have
sent letter asking what is the cause
of the delay. AS soon as the decora-
tions arrive an order VIII be issued from
| headquarters Of the District Militia.
and the presentations will be made as
| soon as possible.
Oyster Roast for Cavalrymen.
on December 10, the Second Cav
airy, stationed at Fort Myer. and with
whom the National Guard of the Dis
trict OF Columbia have been on the
most intimate terms for several years,
will leave the Virginia garrison TO go
20 the Philippines. General Harries
has planned TO give the officers Of the
! cavalry an oyster roast in Washing
ton before their departure. The roast
| viii be given on the night of Deem
Der :. and every one of the officers OF
the Guard has been invited TO at
tend and give the caveIrymen an apprO-
| PIRATE send-of. The committee having
| charge of the affair is composed OF the
/ following officers: Major z. II. Neu-
meyer, Major William r. Harvey, Major
| S. Porter House. Capt. c. F. Riggs,
Lieut.. Lewis Clephane and Lieut.. Pink
ney Smith
Dress uniform will be worn by every
one who attends the function, and many
/ speeches and toasts win be made Col
| onel Brett adjutant general of the
/ Guard, was only recently transferred
| from the Second Cavalry. and II is safe
/ to say he VIII take a most active part
I in the ceremony.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
WYRhN WILL ADDRESS
THE BUSINESS MEN
Lecture on Prevention of
Consumption.
MEETING ON DECEMBER 10
Means to Destroy the Sputum and
Thus Prevent Spread of
Disease.
MEETING ON DECEMBER 10

The prevention of consumption in
Washington will occupy the attention OF
the Business Mems Association at a
meeting TO be held at the Barton Hotel
December L. This meeting has been
arranged at the instance OF the com
mittee on the prevention of consump-
ton of the Associated Charities. The
speakers OF the evening will be Surgeon
General Wyman. of the Public Health
and Marine Hospital Service. and Dr.
William c. Woodward. Health Officer
Of the District. DR.. d. Percy Hickling
viii have charge of the meeting.
The stereopticon views which will ac-
company the lecture. will be provided
by Charles r. Weller. secretary of the
Associated Charities.
Mr.. Weller said yesterday that the
chances Of reducing the annual death
rate from consumption within a few
years were remarkably bright Already
a change has been noticed in the num-
Der of cases. The average death rate
from consumption H. the past ten years
has been $50.
By Popular Instruction.
instruction in destroying the sputum
of consumptive patients is the means by
which Mr.. Weller hopes to better the
present conditions. Lectures Tor this
purpose are delivered about once a week
under the auspices Of the committee on
the prevention of consumption, and In
this way from 200 to 1900 persons are
reached every week. These lectures are
delivered by eminent physicians and
other men who have given the subject
special study.
One OF the means Of destroying the
sputum is TO use fngeniously construct
ed small pasteboard boxes for splitting
Afterward the box is burned.
A Hospital Wanted.
The committee has advocated the
building OF a hospital for consumptives
on part Of the site chosen for the new
municipal hospital on Brightwood Road.
It is said that the District Commission
ers have considered the proposition "a
vorably.
Mr.. Weller said that it was the opinion
Of many physicians that after period
of 20 10 100 years. consumption will be
as rare as leprosy IS today.
Leprosy was widespread throughout
Europe after the crusades. and yet by
constant isolation and care the disease
has been made extremely rare.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
CONDITION OF NEGROES
IN WESTERN AFRICA

The executive committee OF the Ma
tionaI Afro American Congressional
League. VIII hold q. special meeting on
December 4. at s O'Clock, at its head
quarters. 455 Missouri Avenue north
west. Important business is to be trans
acted, concerning the condition OF ne
groes now suffering distress and desti-
tuition in Liberia. Western Africa
The national ways and means commit
tee is ordered TO attend.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
cRossINe PoLIcEMsN nov.

II. X Wilson g N. Edwards. and +.
G. Smith have been appointed by the
District Commissioners as regular rail-
road crossing policemen. Heretofore
they have been acting as substitutes
They viii fll vacancies caused by the
removal Of Martin and the designations
OF Stewart and Manuel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
TEXTILE WORKERS
TO BE DEP0RTEl

The Department Of Commerce and
Labor has issued an order for the de-
portatlon OF Adolphe DuquenOy ard
John Dumelow. who came 10 this coun-
try intending 10 work in the mills OF
the American Textile Company, at Paw
tucket. r. l. Samuel H. Roberts, who
was detained on the same charge, is
70 be released.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29

Major J. " Truxton. ordnance officer
OF the Sevsnty-first Regiment. OF Vir-
ginia. recently wrote 90 Major Beu,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29

All-linen lace-trimmeG
and Swiss embroidered 1n1c
scalloped edge Handker- ~
chiefs: 1sc quality: for. ... - =
Mems all-lineE hem
stitched Handkerchiefs; 1A1r
plain and initial; I5c quail ~
ity: fOr-.-..-.----.---...-. - q
Mems Plain White Hemstitch- FT
ed Handkerchief; regular Sc
value; for.......--.............
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
LANSBURGH & BRO.

Everything that can be boxed will
not only be suits bly, but artistically
boxed. Initials engraved on umbrel-
las and siiverware. Leather goods
viii be stamped-all free OF cost to
you.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-09-30
Finds a. Cave Full OF Ice.

Harrison Martin, carpenter, has
discovered a cave in Pocahontas Coun-
ty, Va, containing an inexhaustible
supply Of ice. BY what strange freak
Of nature the ice was formed In the
cave is not yet explained. Martin has
built passageway from the mouth OF
the cave, which is high on the side OF
rugged hill, and is marketing the Ice
over many miles of territory.
Martin was prospecting about In an
aimless way when he saw the hole IN
the side ~ the hill. The opening inter-
ested lin sd that he decided to inves-
tigate. He let himself down to II by
rope from some trees above, and on Ell.
tering was astonished to find himselr
In vast hall piled high with Irregular
blocks Of Ice. The ice pile extended as
far rs he could see, and Is sufficient
for the needs Of a big city for a whole
summer.-New York World.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-09-30
WHY He Celebrated.

One Of the professors at Cornell uni
versity was born in Canada. He has,
however, been for a long time resi-
dent of the United States, and his chill
dren were born here. The New York
Times relates an amusing anecdote,
which the professor himself is fond of
telling.
One Fourth of July the professors
eldest son had exploded, early In the
afternoon, all the firecrackers that he
had provided for the day. The young
ster and his little friends wanted more,
so the boy found his father and asked
for some money with which to buy a
new stock OF fireworks.
II will give you the money, my son,
IL you can tell me what 1t is that you
are celebrating with all these fire.
crackers" replied the father.
II can do that easy enough" said the
boy. This is the anniversary of the
day we licked you fellows"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-09-30

1t is said that not long ago reporter
took a journey of considerable length
for the purpose of interviewing rising
literary light as to his next novel,
On reaching the house he discovered
the author on n side porch engaged in
earnest conversation with a little boy
who had large towel pinned around
his neck. The writer received his Wis
itor cordially, but seemed rather abb
sent-minded.
''Are you willing to tell me a little
about your next important work."
asked the reporter.
The literary man clicked a pair of
shears and patted the boy on the Shout
der.
I'VE were just talking about II as
you came up" he said. Bob thinks |
ought to do 1t with bowl, but | think
can do it by my eye. What would
you advise? You see, his mother al
ways cut 1t before. and she's away just
now."-Youth's Companion.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-09-30
A Story of Disraeli.

Disraeli, who had never been to n
public school or university. had not
had reverence Of this sort logged into,
him In his youth, as the following
Renaissance of him, recorded by Lord
Dufferin, suggests.
"The elder Mr.. Disraeli. being as
yet more celebrated than his son, my
mother had expressed desire to see
him. But the introduction could not
be managed, inasmuch as at that par
ticular moment Mr.. Disraeli had quar-
relied with his father. One fine morn
ing. however, he arrived with his
father in his right hand. so to speak.
in Mrs. NOrton's drawing-rOom, at
Storey's Gate. Setting him down on a
chair and looking at him as IL he were
some object of vertu of which he
wanted to dispose. Mr.. Disreali turned
around to my mother and said In his
somewhat sententious manner, Mrs.
Blackwood. l have brought you my
father, have become reconcilej to
him, my father. on two conditions
the first was that he should come and
see you; the second, that he should
pay my debts.'"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-09-30

these conditions, and especially avoid
great extremes. 1t is not safe, either
for our republic or for the wealthy.
that there should be many TO .nnes
which exhaust the materials which
make completeness for thousands. The
very rich menace the moderately
wealthy, and the very poor menace in
turn the rcb,1All must have q .dom-
potency or hope of 1t.
Another duty of American cltizen-
ship Is to adjust with like liberality
our political idea of equality to our
social relations. With better ac-
quaintance with men we find them
more alike. The workingman's INTEL
ligence rivals that of the professional
man, and the qualifications Of the ar
tisan are everywhere recognized as n
culture. There are virtues in the poor
which the ancient world did not know.
Refinement. not exclusiveness. ought
to be the test of social distinction in
republic. which in all things Is in
elusive. One does not lose his respect
ability in this country by allowing
others to be respectable. or degrade
himself by mixing with many people.
Nearly every social problem that now
confronts us might be solved by SIM
ply a return of the people to manly
and generous common sense, which
would enable them to enjoy their pos
sessions without cacrifice of taste
or happiness, and at the same time
make such enjoyments more common.
The American aim is simply the well
fare of the race in which we have en-
listed part of the race and are trying
to stand as an example for all others.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-09-30

II Is stated as a scientific fact that
some kinds Of music will kill mosqul-
toes, but unfortunately there Is no rea'
son to believe that mosquitoes will XII
some kinds Of music. Kansas City
Journal
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-09-30

The price of coal is not likely to
go any higher because 1t Is now sat
isfactory to the producers. or course
the consumers have nothing to say
about 1t.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-09-30
A Rare Specimen.

did you see anything remarkable
while you were away?"
YES" answered the sardonic citi.
zen. 81 saw a rural citizen who was
willing to admit that this wasn't the
first summer there had ever been mos
quitos in his part Of the country
Washington Star.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-09-30
Very Mean of Her.

Edna-"Mr. Case just complimented
me- He said | reminded him OF
swan"
May-"Really. He told me once
that swans always died after they
sang, and he knew many people who
ought to do the same thing"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-09-30
On All Sides.

GLOW about your book? Some OF
your friends among the critics did 1t
good turn. | suppose?"
"Huh!" snorted the young author.
II guess they all did"
"Indeed?"
Eyes. you cant roast thing thor
oughly unless you give it couple OF
good turns"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-09-30

Kerosene oil has risen again. The
consumers might play even by going
back to tallow candles were it not
for the melancholy fact that the
packing-house combine has the tallow
cornered.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-09-30
Apprehenslve.

Misunderstanding; w-w-what are
those heavy sounds on the stairs?
Madge-That's only papa walking
In his sleep.
Willie (skeptically)-Does-er-d-does
he sleep with his boots on?
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-09-30
The Place to Beain.

Mrs. Strongmind-Our society has
appointed me chairman of a commit.
tee whose object is to try to bring
about a reduction in rents"
Mr.. Strongmind-"Tm glad to hear
1t, my dear. You can begin at once
on my trousers"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-09-30
No Great Loss.

"This drama" said the young au.
thor. as taken from the French"
well" replied the manager to
whom it had been submitted, 81 don't
belisvs the French will ever miss it."
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-09-30
Had a Use for Him.

Guest Cat restauranD-"This is the
second time have seen that fat, bald
without paying for his meal"
Waiter-"Yes, sub. We let him eat
here for nothing because he attracts
all the flies, subj"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-09-30

The Berlin royal academy is aston.
ished at the mental force of Prof.
Mommsen the historian, who recently
read paper on the inscriptions found
among the ruins of Baalbek, Syria
and yet he is only 76 years old.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-09-30

Sir Thomas Lipton's pursuit of the
cup is proof that the race for dollars
is not the only incentive Of life. One
may race to lose em and have lots
of fun
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-09-30

Stock in the company that Is to
publish the new women's paper in
New York is now offered to the pub
lie, Have you any money that 1t
would not inconvenience you to lose?
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-09-30
What He Wanted,

First Boarder-"I wish some benev.
olent monopolist would organize
hash trust?"
Second Boarder-"Why?"
First Boarder-"Because I'd like to
see the article out of the reach OF the
masses. Judge.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-09-30
Spelled IL.

Uncle James had been instructing
his nephews in the mysteries of Ro-
man numerals.
Now, Frank" he said, closing the
book, what does elk mean?"
saw" replied Frank, that's dead
easy. Ski"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-09-30

Manager Robert Grau certainly has
courage Of two kinds to offer to Nine.
Mary Anderson de Navarro S225,
for series of $50 readings in the
United States, from Shakspere and
other poets.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-09-30

Two more American heiresses, Miss
May Goelet and Miss Gladys Deacon,
are to become the wives Of English
dukes in the near future. It's simply
wonderful how the supply Of English
dukes holds out.