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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
Office Improvements.

Hon. f. \. Merrill is moving into his
new offices over the stores Of G.
Fogg and X. Margery g. Co. The suite
comprises three rooms, two fronting on
Water street, and one toward the Maine
Central railroad tracks. The corner
room will be used as the main office, the
room adjoining on the front as the stem.
ographer's room. and that in the rear as
private office. The entrance will be
the same as formerly, the offices being
reached by passageway in the rear OF
the buildings.
The rooms are handsomely finished In
ash, with steel ceilings and hardwood
floors, and constitute one of the finest
suites In town.
Mr.. Merrill Is also making extensive
alterations In the block next west of the
the one in which his Offices are situated.
The roof, which formerly sloped toward
the street, has been torn away and
made fl It to conform to the other
buildings adjoining. The rooms in the
second story are being remodelled, and
will be fitted up for offices.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
Lakewood Notes.

Owing to the rain of last Sunday the
Maccabee Band gave no concert.
MIR. and Mrs. F. W. Briggs entertain
ed house-party at their cottage over
Sunday, composed of Gordon Dobson,
Miss May Dobson, VIM. McGilvery and
Lancey Milliken of Pittsfield and Miss
Helen Jacobs of Boston.
The comedy drama, "Harvest Days"
being produced at the theater, this week,
is pronounced the best of the many good
ones that have been witnessed this
season, and the author-actor, Mr.. Neil
Twomey, is to be congratulated. In
this piece there is much comedy that Is
always pleasing, and 1t is to be regretted
that the unfavorable weather has pre-
vented many from enjoying the piece.
Each succeeding week the Lakewood
Stock Co. presents stronger bill and
one entirely different from those of the
preceding weeks. For the week of July
27th they will present the Western Com.
edy drama in three acts, Border
Land" This is far away from anything
ever presented by this popular organiza-
ton and shows to advantage each and
every member of the company. The
first act of the play Is laid in New York
Arizona. AS In all of the modern
dramas, love is the central theme and 1t
is the love of noble hearted westerner
for wealthy eastern girl that predom-
mates, but he is not the only one that
loves her, for there is a vilainous fellow
who cherishes feelings Of love for her
also. Ia the end as ever right triumphs
and the lovers are united, although they
are In many trials and meet with many
mishaps ere they are united. Comedy
that means laughter fills the most of the
time In this interesting play. There are
two little school children played by Miss
Rice and Mr.. Stafford and they give
their teacher no end of trouble. Mrs.
McCord will be the teacher, Miss
Spriggins. Mr.. Beane and Mr.. McCord
play the parts of negro and an Irish
man. As always, Miss Winter and Mr..
Twomey will be found In the leading
roles and that Is guarantee Of a fine
performance. There will be new char
acter introduced by the company in this
play, that of Winona, an Indian maiden.
1t will be played by Miss Elvis Bate s
who has been doing very good work In
the lighter roles. The rest of the char
acters are all strongly drawn and will be
in capable hands, Mr.. Hilton, Of course,
doing the villainous work In which he
is very much appreciated, not for what
he does, but as the song goes "for the
nasty way he does It,"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
Have your Eyes
Tested

Those headaches are caused by eye
strain. Do your eyes ache3 Print
run together1 Do you see double
Do you have dimness of vision7 If so
you should have your eyes examined
and fitted to lenses at once.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
Customers
Wanted.

To purchase QUICK DEATH, warranted to
be sure death to all bugs and insects that in.
fest potatoes and plants OF all kinds.
1 am agent for PERFECTION BLUE
FLAME OIL STOVES of which am having O
large sale.
lam carrying the DEODORIZED GAso-
LINE for Cleansing and Washing.
J. II. MURRAY,
Skowhegan Oil Team. 2w29
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23

All kinds of "bug poison" at Steward
Bros, and 3 Island Ave.
Buchanan the druggist sells pure
witch-hazel, it's good for mosquito bites.
Window screens and screen doors at
reduced prices to close them out at
Blunt Hardware Co.'S.
Kerosene emulsion will kill any kind
of plant lice and is not poison. For sale
by Steward Bros. at Island Mills.
DR.. and Mrs. F. E. Withee OF Newton
Highlands, Mass, are visiting Mrs.
Withee's brother, W. r. Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Fletcher left
this morning, after two weeks visit in
this town, for their home In Joplin, Mo,
They will remain for week In Boston
on their way.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
yours In Christ,
WILLIAM,
Bishop Of Portland

Ia accordance with the foregoing let
ter, Rev. Father Lacroix has decided to
hold extended solemn service on Tuesday
next at Q o'clock a. NJ. and is making
appropriate arrangements to that effect.
The service will include sermon,
observance of Requiem Mass, with music.
decorations and illuminations. The
event is one never before commemoraied
in this town, and it will be an impressive
and solemn service of great interest.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
Mass of REQUIEM

Rev. Father Lscroix, pastor of the
Catholic church here, received the fol.
lowing letter from the Bishop of Port.
land the 21st instant:
Bishops House.
Portland, July 20, 1908
Rev. dear Sir:
Mindful of our duty towards ouf
lamented Holy Father, Leo NH as his
devoted children in life, in death we
ought to offer our prayers for the repose
Of his great soul.
You are hereby directed to appoint 3
day and hour within the present week,
convenient to your people, when Mass
of Requiem will be offered for the dead
Pontiff
On Tuesday, July IS, at 8 O'Clock a
M, a Pontifleal Mass of Requiem will be
offered in the Cathedral.
1t is the desire of the Bishop that al
the clergy who can will be present and
assist in surplice.
Sinpprplv vnnra In Christ
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
Shirt waist bargains at Judkins'.

. Sticky fy paper AT Fogg's drug store
Lightning and Mason fruit jars al
Heselton's.
Souvenir postal cards-something new.
At Bucknam's.
Pure paris green, hellebore and insect
powder at Fogg's drug store.
Hart, Schaffner & Marks clothes seem
to be causing quite lot of talk and why
shouldn't theyP
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
Church N otes.
UNIVERSALIST.


At 10 40 next Sunday there will be
morning worship with sermon by the
pastor. Theme: Rest. Regular session
of the Sunday School at II m. AT 4;30
meeting OF the Junior Union, topic A
Mothers Loyal Daughter. Y. P. c. U.
meeting at p. NJ. subject, Pride-is
there good pride?
The lawn social held by the Y. P. C.. U
last week was very pleasant and sue
cesstul occasion. The decorations were
of Union flags and Japanese lanterns.
Several blossoms of nightblooming
cereus adorned the refreshment table.
The presence of the Msccabee Band was
fully appreciated by all and helped to
make one of the best social occasions OF
the season.
METHODIST.
At 10 As a sermon by the pastor and
communion; bible school at 1910; social
service Of the church at 7. All are well
come. This is the last Sunday before
the PASTORS vacation. The pulpit will,
however, be supplied in his absence.
BETHANY.
Public worship with preaching by the
pastor, VIM. Henry Spencer, next Sun.
day at 1915 a. m. A special invitation
IL extended to those whose churches are
closed for vacation to unite with US.
The Sunday school session is held i'm
mediately after the morning service.
Meeting OF the Christian Endeavor
society in the church parlor at 6 p. M,
followed by the evening worship for all
In the chapel.
FIRST BAPTIST.
There will be no services In this First
Baptist Church on Sunday. During the
vacation of the pastor services will be
discontinued until the last Sunday In
August. The weekly prayer meetings of
the church will be continued as usual on
Thursdays at 730 O'Clock. Topic this
evening, "Renewng our strength" Isaiah
40 81.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
Cut Glass
and China

We have just received large
additions to our Cut Glass and
China for Spring and Summer
Weddings.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-23
Why ?

Why do the Hughes & Son Piano
Mfg. Co.'S pianos sell SO readily1 1t
is because they are first quality in tone
and in every detail. They are guaran-
teed for five years. We have taken
the agency and will be pleased to show
them to any person that will call at
our store. We have sold 20 in Show
hegan-t that is a good recommends
ton.
We represent the National Sewing
Machine Co. Call and get our
cash prices which are very low.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-23
GEORGE ALLEN CLEARED
OF CHARGE
Son of Ex-senator Stands Trial ir
Courts of Nome. End of Famous
Case OF Early Alaska Rush.

Nome, Alaska, Sept. 19, via St.
Michael, Alaska. Sept. 20.-GeOrge
Allen. OF Seattle, who in the spring
Of 1901 was convicted of completely
in an assault upon and the robbery
Of George Embleton, at Nome, was
today acquitted of the crime by a
jury in the United States district
court
Allen was convicted in 1901 with
two men. Hawkins and Dolan, in
whose company he had been seen.
On the night of the Embleton hold
up Allen, Hawkins and DOlan were
seen together and this fact led to the
conviction of Allen. Aliens attOr-
neys secured favorable action upon
an application for a new trial and he
was given his liberty pending his trial.
The evidence given in the trial just
concluded was materially different
from that in the first trial.
Allen was defended by his brother
in-law Attorney w. T Dovell Of Seat
tie
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-23
WILL RENAME SETH LOW.

New York, Sept. 23.-The Citizens
Union, composed of Independent vo-
ters Of both parties and which may be
said in a way to hold the balance OF
political power in Greater New York
at the present time, holds it's nomina-
ting convention tonight and the re-
suit is awaited with intense interest
in political circles The denomination
of Mayor Seth Low seems to be fore
gone conclusion, despite the recently
developed revolt Of District Attorney
Jerome. The attitude of Mr.. Jerome
is not likely to defeat the renomina-
ton of Mayor Low, but it may weaken
the solid support accorded by the Cit
liens Union to the fusion ticket in
the last election and which is vital to
the hopes of the reform element in de-
feating Tammany at the coming cleo
ton and retaining the Low adminik-
tratfon in power.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-23
Central illinois M. e. Conference.

Monmouth, H., Sept. 23.-The First
Methodist church, spacious though 1t
is, was crowded with delegates and
visitors this morning at the formal
opening of the forty-eighth annual
session of the Central Illinois Confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal
church. Bishop McCabe of Omaha
presided and the morning was devot-
ed to the appointment Of committees,
roll call and other business of rou-
tine nature. The election of delegates
to the general conference and the an
nual appointments will take place
later in the week. The forenoOns of
the conference will be devoted to
bushes and the afternoons to the
celebrations of the anniversaries Of
the various church organizations.
In addition, the program provides for
lectures and addresses by a number
of speakers of wide note:
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-23

HOW'S THIS?
We offer One Hundred Dol4are tte-
ward for any case OF CataETh that
cannot be cured BY Halls CatarTn
Cure.
F. ). CHENEY & CO., Props.
Toledo, Ohio.
We the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last Is years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and
financially able to carry out any oDn'
cations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, O.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, O..
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the. system
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
druggists. Testimonials free.
Halle Family Pills are the best.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-23
German M, E. Conference.

st. Paul, Mimi, Sept. 23.-Several
hundred delegates from Minnesota,
eastern South Dakota and western
Wisconsin are in ST. Paul for the an
nual meeting CT the German Metho-
dists of the northern conference. The
conference is to be formally opened
this evening with a sermon by DR.. c,
divines to be heard during the week
are Bishop Fitzgerald of St. Louis and
President G.. B. AddfX of the Central
Wesleyan college a. Warrenton, Mo.
One Of the important matters before
the conference is the selection of del
egates to the general conference, &c
be held next May at Les Angeles.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-23
GOVERNOR N0DBED
FOR SURPRISING
Gambling and Other Sports in Mexi-
can ToWn-Nc Blue Laws
There.

FL Paso, Texas, Sept. 23.-As re
suit of his order restraining gamblers
bull fighters and saloonkeepers, Gov
ernor Luis Terrazas of the state Of
Chihuahua, Mexico, was mobbed an6
narrowly escaped with his life.
Followed by a bowling mob that
was hurting stones and beating dowr
all who would check it, the governor
fed from the plaza, where he had beer
making a speech, and sought refuge
in the palace, which soon was
stormed by rioters Stones and bot
ties were thrown through the win
dows, until scarcely a whole pane Of
glass was left.
In struggling with the crowd one
policeman was beaten to death and
another sustained fatal injuries. II
was only when soldiers from the mil
itary post were called to the scene
that any progress was made against
the mob. Bayonets and dubbed guns
were used and many of the rioters
were beaten into insensibilicy. Two
hundred and forty rioters were arrest
ed.
The mob was made up Of city and
country people, who, angered by The
gambling order and shouted for for
mer governor Apumada and cried
Down with Terrazas.' The govern
ment Of Chihuahua, the state borders
on Texas. has attempted to cOncea
details of the affair."
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-23
KILLED CHILD IN HER SLEEP.
Mother Stranges Little One Inadver
tently, !mpeIed by a Terri.
flying Dream.

Pottsville. Pa. Sept. 23.-By her
own confession, Mrs. Alexander Riffin
a young married woman Of McAdoo is
the murderer Of her own child. which
was bora several days ago. Coroner
A. L. Gillars, who just finished an Ill
quest, says the woman told him 9
pathetic story Of how she stranglea
her baby during her sleep.
She said to the coroner that she had
a dream during which her distorted
mind became Impressed with the fact
that some one had seized her child
and was carrying it away. In her
frenzy she held on to the infant with
all the force she could muster
When she aWoke with a start she
found that she had been holding the
babe by the throat and had actually
strangled it to death. The unfortu.
nate mother is overwhelmed with
grief.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-23
STATE CHARITY MEETING.

Fort Wayne, ind. Sept. 23.-The
Indiana State Conference Of Charities
and Corrections is holding its twelfth
annual meeting at the First Presbyte-
rian church. The sessions will con
tinue through Friday. More than one
hundred delegates from various parts
of the state are in attendance, and a
large number of Fort Wayne people
are taking an interest il the proceed
ings. The subjects to receive special
attention at the present conference in
clude juvenile courts and probation
work outdoor relief, home-fnding
and child-saving, and county and city
charities.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-23
FARMERS NATIONAL CONGRESS.

Niagara Falls, n. Y, Sept. 23.-The
National Farmers congress resumed
its sessions this morning. There was
an increased attendance over that OF
the opening day owing the arrival of
a number Of delegates who had been
delayed enroute. Two sessions were
held during the day. and they were
full of interest and instruction to those
engaged in agriculture and the allied
industries.
Some of the papers and addresses
presented were as follows: "Infec-
tious and Contagious Diseases of
Farm Animals and Their Effect on
American Agriculture" Dr. D. E. Sal
mon United States department of
agriculture; Farm Products in the
Markets of the World" Hon. o. p.
Austin statistician, United States
treasury department, How Can We
Enlarge Our Foreign Markets for
Farm Products" Hon. James Wood.
Mt. Kisco, N. Y; Insect Pests Of
Plants and Their Effect on American
Agriculture" Prof. S. Nj. Webster.
Urbana, ILL.,
Besides these set addresses and pa
pers which were listened to with
close attention by the members of the
congress, there were a number Of in
formal talks and discussions cover
ing wide range of subjects relating
to farms and farming. The sessions
of the congress will be continued to-
morrow and concluded Friday morn
ing with the transaction of unf1nish-
ed business and the election Of officers
for the ensuing year.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-23
SULTAN OF SULU MOVES,
Leaves American for British Terri
tory and Is Now at the Straits
Settlements.

Washington, Sept. 23.-Uncle Sam
no longer counts among his subjects
the sultan of Sulu. With his six
wives, his retinue of slaves and the
Respondent dattoes which make uI
his retinue, he has removed to Singa
pore. Although young, he is a total
physical wreck.
The reason for his departure is
said to be his weakening grasp upon
the throne, due to the American in
vasion and to the fact that he has nc
male hoirs. He appreciated the stu
people and so moved to the Straits
Settlement.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-23
LOOKS BETTER FOR TEACHERS
Way Re Allowed Mcre Time to Provo
Up on Claims,

Washington, Sept. 23-Land Com.
missioner Richards is waiting for q re.
port OF the special agent before de-
Gliding the request of MINNEAPOLIS
school teachers for All extension of
time for making proof in their timber
and stone entries in Washington. It
VIII probably be 10 days or two weeks
before the investigation is conclud-
ed. but there is little doubt that tho
report will show the teachers acted
IN good faith in making these entries
and that they are not in collision with
any lumber company or other persona
who may desire TO get control Of the
land for speculative purposes.
The investigation was ordered in
compliance with a general order is
sued by Secretary Hitchcock month
ago when timber land entries were
made simultaneously by any consider.
able number of persons an inquiry to
ascertain their good faith should ba
made
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-23
Mercer University Openinu.

Macon, Ga, Sept. 23.-With severa
new buildings completed or enlarged
during the vacation period and the
campus and grounds generally much
improved, Mercer University opened
for the term today under the mos
favorable auspices. The number O
students registered for the term is
tn. largest in the history of the .ils.i
tuition, the municipal gain over las
year being very large.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-23

my husband dosn't gamble now,a
he used to-" Reformed, has he?"
yes, he doesn't go to the racetrack
at all any more. His worst dissipa-
ton now is swimming, I think At
any rate, he says he only goes to the
poOlrOOms"
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duced in congress early this winter.
Inc secretary wants a building
large enough to accommodate all the
bureaus of his department. with room
LOT future growth, one feature of it
beng large hall which can be used
LOT conventions Of societies and other
bodies, the purposes Of which are in
line with those of the department
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-23
HE WILL ASK FOR
A NEW BUILDING
Secretary CorteIyou Thinks His De-
partment Ought to Have Ono
to Cost 100000.

Washington, Sept. 23.-Secretary
C6rtelyou of the department Of COM
nerce and labor has outlined a plan
for a new building costing 100000
wherein to house the department. The
scheme will be embodied in a BILL
which Mr. Cortelyou will have intro
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-23
ATTY KNOX
PREPARING
To Bring More Suits
Against Trusts
ACCORDING TO His FRIENDS
It Is Predicted That He Will Begin
Action Against the Anthracite
Coal Trust.
ACCORDING TO His FRIENDS

Washington, Sept. 23.-Repor.s
here, based on information from we'll
informed sources, are that the attor-
ney general is spending his vacation
in preparing for another prosecution
and possibly several, under the Sher-
man antitrust act and interstate COM
mRnce law that will rival in impOr-
lance the action against the Northern
Securities company AMI beef trust.
What particular trust the attorney
general is preparing to proceed
against is not known. Inquiry at the
department of justice fails to throw
light on the question. There is good
reason to believe, however, that he
anthracite coal combination is one of
those slated for trouble from the law
Offices of the government
The interstate commerce commits
sion is now engaged in making an in
vestigatiOn Of that concern, and the
information obtained by it will be
placed at the disposal Of Mr. Knox for
use in prosecuting the coal barOns for
violating the interstate commerce
act.
The Merger Hearing.
A high official said he had no doubt
Attorney General Knox was giving
| the closest attention to the Northern
Securities case He said the attor
ney general was preparing to argue
| this case personally before the su
preme court The hearing will be
about the middle of December. AT
torney General Knox is at his farm
| near Valley Forge, Pa, and in MS
| seclusion is said to be working assii
| uOusly On that and other cases. He
is expected in Washington within the
next two weeks.
| 1t is conceded that if the govern
ment wins in the Northern Securities
case it will proceed against a number
Of other mergers that fall within the
scope of the antitrust act Attorney
| General Knox is confident that tne
government will win, is believed K
| preparing to follow up the victory
A decision is expected this winter.
! Attorneys for the Northern Securi
ties company said, at the time the de
cision was given out, that if the SUI
| preme court upheld the lower cour'
| the Pennsylvania control of the Bal
| timore & Ohio was liable to attack
and likewise the New York Central's
control Of the West Shore. It was al
so believed that the United States
Steel corporation, among other large
corporations, was as vulnerable as
the Northern Securities company.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-09-23
Universal Peace Congress.

Paris, Sept. 23.-The twelfth Uni
versal Peace congress met today al
Rouen and will remain in session I'M
til the end of the week. AS it's name
signifies, the purpose of the congress
is to discuss ways and means for pro-
noting peace among the nations and
substituting methods of diplomacy
and arbitration of international dis
putes for warfare and bloOdshed.
Among those in attendance at the
congress are Rev. Matthew Anderson
and Herbert Welsh, of Philadelphia,
representing the American branch of
the Universal Peace union.