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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-12-01
The Dissertation of Millions Tomb.

The body of the great poet Milton
WIS once on view at Il charge of three
pence Il head, 1t was In 1870, after a
little carouSal, that two oyerseers and
carpenter entered the Church of St
Giles, Crlpplegnte, where Milton lay
buried and, having discovered the
leaden coffin which contained his body
cut open its top with mallet and
chisel. when they disturbed the
shroud." Neve says. when telling the
story Of the Ehoullsh deed, the ribs
fell. Mr.. Fountain confessed that he
pulled hard at the teeth. which resist
ed until some one lit them With a
stone" Fountain secured all tie fine
teeth In the upper jaw and generously
gave one to one OF his uccomplices. Al
together the sCoundrels stole Il rib
bone, ten teeth and several handfuls of
hair, and to crown the dlaboieal bust
ness the female gravedigger after
ward exhibited the body to any one
willing to pay threepence for the spec
Westminster Gazette
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-12-01

A writer in the Chicago ReCord-H Her
aid tells of city automobile on a
rampage that skipped the sidewalk
ana took n header into basement,
turning a few sonersaults and finally
volving and sputtering. The old cob
bier was found Jammed into n corner
OF the shop, unhurt, but dazed What
did you think it was?" his rescuers
asked ~ fought" he gasped, dot
vas customer vat vas mad apout hees
shoesm
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-12-01

An elephant is without doubt the
most difficult passenger to load of any
In the world. 1t is rarely that the best
of them can he induced to walk aboard
ship as did the traditional pair Of
elephants who boarded the ark. To
overcome their objection they are
usually first coaXed or forced to enter
great wooden boxes, when they are
securely fastened and the entire out
fit is holsted with a derrick to the level
Of the deck and swung aboard.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-12-01

Veterinary Specifics cure diseases
of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, Hogs and
Poultry by acting directly on the SICK PARTS
without loss of time.
A3FEVERS. Congeations, InnammA.
CURES tons. Lung Fever, MILK Fever.
B.B lsPRAINs, Lameness. Injuries.
CURES Rheumatism
C.. C.}s0RE THROAT. auinsy, EpIzOOtic.
CURES Distemper.
G D. p; WORMS. Bots. Grub..
FEE. COUGHS, Colds. Influenza, Infamed
CURES Lungs, PleurO-PneumoHIa.
F,lCOLIC, BeIlyache. Wind-BIown,
&C. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
HI KIDNEY d BLADDER DISORDERS.
IL lSKIN DISEASES. Mango. Eruptions,
CURES Ulcers, Grease, FarcY.
JK.lBAD CONDITION. Staring Cont.
CURES Indigestion, Stomach stnRgers.
60c. each Stable Case, Ten Specifics, Book &C. e.
Al druggists or sent prepaid on receipt Of price
Humphreys Medicine Co, Cor. William and Johr
Streets, New York.
rT- BOOK MAILED FREE.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-12-01

A little G.rl who was eating Goldfish
for breakfast the other morning for the
first time Was seen 10 stop and eX
aminN her plate with deep interest,
Mamma" site said presently. what
kind of fish is this? I've just found Il
hair In it
1T is goldfish, dear" was the answer
oh" eom.eaied her daughter in
Il disappointed tone, 4 thought prob
ably it was mermaid" Harper's
Weekly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-12-01
Mnrn CnminE In.

Mary Ann thought ye wor Turk-
In fur Mrs. NeBluff ut So the week,
Bridget-No. sure. l how nice Job
now wild Mrs. jenkins at 81 the week.
Mary Ann-But a four dollar job amt
MS good MS a five dollar wan. Bridget
Faith. it's better If ye get the Sd
philadelphia Press.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-12-01
FLIES IN MANCHURiA.
They Swarm Everywhere and Are an
IntolerabIe Plague.

lheE swarm Every W mere anu arc IN
IntolerabIe Plague.
Manchuria Is the land of flies. They
ravage 1t like an Egyptian plague. II
you have not experienced it, 1t is al
most impossible to realize how loath-
some are these black swarms. Early
in the morning they descend from the
ceiling and crawl over your face and
hands, into your ears and nostrils.
Friendly meetings are held in your
hair, and fights take place In the cor
nerS of your eyes. There is not glass
or cup in which they are not to be
found drowned in masses. They buzz
out of sugar bowls and dishes, they
swim in the sauce of every dish we
eat. They scurry in great numbers
over the tablecloths; they cover bread
and meat as n solid body which the
eye cannot penetrate; they make
everything allve-celling, floor, walls,
furniture, bed. the paper on which |
write this letter the pen in my hand
and the Ink | am using. Everywhere
these small black things crawl and
buzz as In repulslye dellrious vision.
But the evening Is the worst time OF
all. Satisfied and drowsy, they settle
themselves where 1t best suits them,
and they are not to be got rid Of. So
one crushes them. only to be sickened
still by the black. yellow and red spots
which they leave on ones skin, on
ones tablecloths. tables, linen, paper
everything Truly the flies own Man
churia, increasing by millions in Its
dust and mud an intolerable plague
Cor. London Graphic
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-12-01
Contrnsted with Men.

One advantage about n pet dog is
that he never smiles sardoncally when
a girl hits her thumb instead Of the
tack when shes hanging a picture
Baltimore American.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-12-01
FARMS

People desiring TO buy or sci arms will
fiud tito their advantage 10 communicate
with the PerN MS Farm Agency, >atsfac-
ton guaranteed. l. A. PAYNE. Agent.
43d Skowhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-12-01
G. R. FOGG, Druggist.

"NITHlLE In your city some time ReoI
w bought several bottles Of the True
IF. Atwood's Bitters at your store and
found that it greatly benefited me.
wish to get some more. | send you my
route and several addressed stamped en-
velopes. Please tell where can pro-
cure the medicine when ] reach New
York. am anxious in the matter. for II
did me more good than anything have
ever taken and must have several bot
ties right away" - MARY CHURCHILL
EMMETT. of Sowing the Wind Co.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10
BARKENTlNE ROBERT SUDDEN Is BRAVELY MAKING
HER MEXICAN HARBOR WITH FORETOPMAST GONE
Declines Assistance
and Bears Away
for Port.

The Pacific Mail steamship Bar
recouta, which arrived from Panama
yesterday morning. reports rough and
continued stormy weather on the Mex
ican coast. on Cape ST. Lucas the
steamship spoke the barkentine Robert
Sudden. bound from Grays Harbor to
Santa Rosalia, port on the Gulf OF
California. The barkentine evidently
had been having a little time of her
own. She showed some damage along
her rails, with boat or two stove, as
though several seas had been over her
hull But the strongest indication OF
q gale was up aloft, where the foretop
mast was missing, broken short of at
the cap.
The wreck had been cleared away
and under foreseil, forestaysail and
the fore and aft sails of the main and
mizzen masts the barkentine was max
ing good time for her port. All offers
Of assistance were declined and the
vessels parted company.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10
Chapter of Marine TROUBLES.

The bey sl0oD Ludloe caught withcct e
breath OF wind IN small blight Of the Marin
shore. between T1buron and Point Bioat.
Thursday night and drlfted the beach. As
the tsde went down the vessel listed over on
her side TIL the cook reported that the coffee
was spilled from the pot IN the galley putting
out the FIRE. and all the matches had fallen
into the bilge becoming wet. and the mulligan
stew was only helf cooked. and the cat had
deserted the shin FOR happy home in Marin
County. The skipper swore he would 20 home
10 Sweden where the wind blew and the days
were cool, and the mate was going 10 swim
ashore VIXEN the captain threatened 70 whip
him & he did not stick 70 the ship and go down
with her like a sailor Next morning Crowley
came along with big launch and hauled the
schooner into deep water. All came back 70
this side OF the bay but the cat.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10
Boss Prorides Free SHOW.

Yesterday afternoon an exceedingly red COW
came cereerfng down the water front from
Meiggs wharf. followed by a number OF herd
ers The ferries were disehsrging their loads
Of visitors who had been noting the Admission
day celebration across the bay. and they
stopped 20 take in entertainment so dis
tinctly Californian. Bossy stage fright
ened. but she played her part well uotwith-
standing. She charged through the crowd.
sWerVed skiilfuIly from side TO side, bumped
two policemen out OF her path and sprsng
through the door into the ferry postoffice. The
clerks sorting mail went out through the back
door She WAS finally turned cut Of the ma
tional domain and started back I'D the front.
When last seen she hinging her heels and
tail on high. well satisfied with the show she
had provided and the pOstoffce people pro-
ceeded 10 clear away the wreck she had made
Office.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10
KIDD SEEMS TO BE UNABLE
TO LIVE LIFE OF PEACE
Former Resident of Santa Rosa Is
Arrested When Happiness Is
Within His Reach.

SANTA ROSA, Sept. 9.-To be mar
ried and have his father-in-law have
the marriage set aside on account Of
the youth of his bride and then after
marrying the woman the second time
and returning TO receive the parental
blessing from the brides parents TO
be arrested for larceny is the expert
ence which has befaIlen Edward Kidd,
formerly of this city.
When the marriage was first per-
formed the bride was under age ana
on this showing the marriage was set
aside by the courts. Upon reaching
the legal age the young lady went 20
Stockton and was married a second
time to Kidd. They were welded for
two months before ii was known to
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams, the parents of
the bride, and yesterday the couple
went to Petaluma to receive the pa
rental blessing.
When Kidd stepped from the train
he was arrested on telegraDhic ad-
vices from Stockton, from which city
he had just come, charging him with
larceny. He is alleged to have stolen
some property from a family named
Rodgers, with whom he and his wife
lived in the slough city.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10
WEATHER CONDITIONS AND GENERAL
FORECAST

The temperature has fallen % degrees at San
Francisco. Along tie coast southwark TO San
Diego there has been fall OF from to 10 de-
grees. Cooler weather viii prevail generally
throughout California during the next twenty
four hours
Unsettled weather has occurred again in
Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. Heavy
rain has fallen in the Valley of the Colorado.
Thunderstorms are reported at Flagstaff and
Modena There has also been heavy rain over
Northern and Central Mexico.
Forecast made at San Francisco for thirty
hours ending midnight, September 10:
Northern California-Fair Saturday; cooler:
fresh southerly wind in the Sacramento VAL
ley; fresh north wind in the San Joaquin VAL
ley: fresh westerly wind on the coast.
Southern California-Cloudy Saturday possi-
bly, thunderstorms in the mountains; light
southwest wind.
Nevada-cloudy Saturday probably thunder
storms in the mountains.
San Francisco and vicinity-Fair Saturday
cooler; brisk southerly wind. with fog.
For Fremo-Fair Saturday, with possibly
thunderstorms in the mountains; cooler; light
north wind.
For sacramento-Fair Saturday; cooler; light
south wind.
A. G. McADIE. District Forecaster
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10
Admiral McCaIla Protests.

VALLEJO, Sept. 9.-Admiral Nc
Gala sent a communication to the
Beard of Works last evening acknowl-
edging receipt of a notice closing the
lower end of Georgia street for ten
days owing to the dangerous condi-
ton of the street. McCalla said that
to close the street would interfere with
the efficiency of the navy yard, as ii
was the principal approach thereto.
The Board of Works filed the COM
munication, as it is helpless regarding
the matter. The property owners
must repair the street, otherwise IL
will be closed on the 18th inst.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10
RINGLING BROTHERS CIRCUS
WILL GO OUT ON PARADE
Acrobats, Clowns and Animals of
Every Description Will Be seen
Next Monday Morning.

Nothing clings to popular favor IKE
the circus parade. There is peculiar
warrant for this in a display like that
of Ringing Bros, announced for next
Monday morning. With them II Is
always new and always interesting No
San Francisco man or boy ever tires
of seeing the elephants carry their
great bulks through the crowded
streets and no one is bored by Observ-
ing the humps on the camels as they
drift by. The roaring lions in the
gaudy cages never cease to be an OBJ
ject of curious wonder, and the pert
ponies always provoke the exclama-
ton, aren't they cute?" The clowns,
acrobats, minstrels. jugglers, musi-
clans, soldiers. high stepping horses.
open animal dens, with keepers sit
ting quietly in the midst OF their wild
charges, smart traps, gayly gOwned
women riders, gorgeous tableau floats.
couFtier attendants, fun-making
clowns, all possess a peculiar charm
which never fails to give the streets a
holiday air.
The Ringlings carry nearly every
animal specimen that went into the
ark with Noah and a few more not
mentioned in the list of among those
present" Another good point with
the Ringing shows is the establish
ment of a ticket Office downtown
where no extra charge is made for ad-
mission tickets and reserved chairs
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10
SAN JOSE POLICEMEN
PUZZLED BY QUEER FIND
Discover What Thev Think Is Rob-
bers' Booty Near Banks of
Guadalupe Creek.

SAN JOSE. Sept. 9.-what is be-
lieved to be the booty secured by some
burglar was found by Chief Of Police
Carroll on the bank of the Guadalupe
Creek to-day. A package of letters
and books were scattered about and
showed that an attempt had been
made to burn them. On the branch of
a tree nearby was an empty holster
Of a revolver and about the place were
scattered several pieces of sheeting,
which had evidently been prepared
upon mathematical subjects and on
the fyleaf was inscribed Lester L.
carter, Stanford, s06." The letters
were in reference to a correspondence
school and were addressed to Royal
Carter. 594 r street Fresno: Near
the spot was also found a book of
water color paintings of California
flowers.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10
Women Have Narrow Escape.

SANTA ROSA. Sept. 9.-While driv-
ing across the tracks of the Guerne-
Vile branch of the California North
western Railroad Friday Mrs. James
L. Hatton and Two of her daughters
had a narrow escape from death. The
vehicle in which they were riding was
struck by a locomotive and demol-
ished and the occupants thrown out
into the road. None of the occupants
of the buggy were aware of the dan
ger until the engine was upon them.
The horse driven by Mrs. Hatton be-
came frightened and stopped on the
track and baked. Mrs. Hatton urged
the animal ahead and had almost sue
ceeded in clearing the track when the
engine struck the rear wheels of the
vehicle.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10
.SHOFAR Halls
The new YEAR
Advent of ROsh HashOna Is
Formally Proclaimed in
Homes of the Faithful
A GENERAL REJOICING
Annual Jewish Holiday Is
to Be Fittingly Observed
in the SynagOgues To-Day

The blowing of the shofar in many
of the homes in San Francisco at sun
down last evening proclaimed the ad-
vent of ROsh Hashona, the Jewish New
Year, the coming OF which is always
hailed with traditional ceremonies OF
a festive character. The new year IS
the five thousand six hundred and
sixty-ffth Of the Jewish calendar, and.
as is the custom, its arrival was
marked by home gatherings, where
the followers of the faith make prep
arations for the day of atonement-
Short services were also held in sew
eral Of the synagOgues.
To-day the regular new year viii
be celebrated in all the local syna-
gCgues and in several there Will be
ceremonies tomorrow. At the Temple
Emanuel to-day the Rev jacob
Voorsanger will preside and tomorrow
the eloquent orator viii deliver a ser
mon in the Beth-Israel Temple on
Geary street. The members OF all the
synagOgues look forward TO ROsh
Hashona with the keenest interest and
this year they have increased their
choirs and arranged elaborate musical
programmes for the annual event.
These will include the rendering OF
many cherished religious melodies OF
the Jewish faith
The new year ceremonies viii be FOL
lowed later in the month by the formal
observance OF other holidays in the
Jewish calendar, among them being the
fast Of Guadaliah. the Yom kippur.
the feast of the Tabernacles and. the
feast attending the rejoicing OF the
law The business houses Of the city
conducted by Jews will be closed untli
Monday, while employers and en-
ployes are attending to their religious
duties
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10

actual amount of business in sight has
increased very materially. Restora-
ton of more normal conditions in the
packing industry has removed some of
the artificial strength from the hide
market and poor qualities are offered
at pronounced concessions. Demand
is only fair and importers are unable
to obtain the small advance that they
ask for dry hides. The future of the
woolen industry is largely dependent
upon the raw material, which is ex-
pected to advance still further at the
London auction sales on September
20, and domestic holders make no
concessions in order TO secure con-
tracts.
Failures this week number 200 in
the United States. against 172 last
year, and Is in Canada, against 10 a
year ago.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10
WOMEN
ARE INJURED
Pitched Out of Overturned
Buggy in Runaway Dur
ing Native Sons Parade
AUTO FRIGHTENS HORSE
Mrs. Ann Farr and Daugh-
ters Suffer Seriously by
the Accident to Carriage
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
1915 Broadway, Sept. 9.

lU10 broadway, sept ..
Mrs. Ann Farr and her daughters,
Mrs. Susan Danley and Mrs Margaret
Aldersley, all residing at the northeast
corner of Grove and Albion streets,
were seriously injured this afternoon
by being thrown from their buggy in
a runaway accident at the corner OF
Seventeenth street and San Pablo
avenue.
Their horse became frightened at
a passing automobile while the ladies,
seated in their carriage, were watch
ing the Native Sons parade at Seven
teenth street and San Pablo avenue
Before any Of the occupants could get
control of the frightened animal the
horse, with a plunge. tore along
Seventeenth street. At the corner of
Telegraph avenue the horse ran on
the sidewalk. upsetting the buggy ard
throwing the three women TO the
pavement.
Mrs. Farr was the most seriously
hurt. She was badly cut about the
head and suffered numerous con-
tusious and a dislocation of her
shoulder The daughters we're also
cut and bruised and sustained a severe
shock, as did the mother. Policeman
John Cockerton assisted in extricating
the women, who were taken to Fabiola
Hospital. where they were given medt-
cal attention.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10
FIFTH DISTRICT.
Bor,s Curiosity satisfied.

Eddie Fries. a 1O-year-old boy liv-
ing at 1928 Page street. had his Curl
osity satisfied yesterday when he ex-
perimented on cigar cutter with the
dnger of his right hand. The boy
Was anxious TO find out what ii Is
that nibs on the end Of cigars when
they are forced into the little machine
IN use at cigar stands. He put his
finger on the spring and the secret
blade. not knowing the difference he
tween a boys fingersand a cigar. lust
hit of the end. Eddie had the injured
finger dressed at the Emergency Hos
nital-
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10
GOULDS ARE AT THE BACK
OF THE WESTERN PACIFIC
Positive Announcement to This Effect
Made by Railroad Man at
Stockton.

STOCKTON, Sept. 9.-Director Fred
NJ. West to-day stated positively that
the Goulds are the main hackers of
the Western Pacific Railroad, as inp
dicated by the election of Edward T.
Jeffries on the directorate. Jeffries is
president of the Denver and Rio
Grande and at the head of number
OF other Gould lines.
West stated also that the Beckwith
Pass had been definitely decided upon
and that there would not be more
than a 1 per cent grade from San
Francisco to Salt Lake. Construction
will begin first at the latter place and
very soon work will begin from San
Francisco Sacramento and Stockton
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10
FOREIGN PORTS.

COLON Sailed Sept 7-stmr Finance, for
New York.
Arrived Sept 6-Stmr Advance. from New
York
YOKOHAMA-Sailed Aug 27-Br stmr Ma
chaon. for Victoria stmr Hyades. for Victoria.
HONGKONG-Arrived Sept T-Br stmr En-
press Of Japan, from Vancouver.
PUNTA ARENAS-Arrived Sept 5-Br stmr
Cheronea, from New York.
SUEZ-Arrived Sept Ger stmr Theodor
Willie from Manila.
OCEAN STEAMERS.
QUEENSTOWN-Sailed Sept 9-Stmr Cretic,
from Liverpool, for Boston.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10
Leaves Board Of Education.

SAN JOSE, Sept. 9.-Judge j. r.
Lewis, president of the Board of Edu-
cation of this city, has resigned. For
two years he has been connected with
the School Board. In rendering his
resignation Lewis states that his ousi-
ness occupies all his time. A Success
sor to Lewis will be named by Mayor
Worswick in n few days.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10
Arrival Of the Barracouta.

The Barracouta brought I'D 1862 tons OF
freight fifteen cabin and eleven steerage pas
sengers- The following are those in the cabin:
W L. Englehardt. J. H OConnor. julius
Richards, Bernharde Courtarne, Philip NJ.
Brown. Conrad Bindo, J. H. Atkins. David
SCHNEIDER John W Woon. Olive ". Woon, ".
L. Schmalhorst, Mrs. W A. Schmaihorst,
Helen NJ Schmalhorst. Dorothy A. Schmal-
horst and Randolf Schmalhorst. Philip NJ
Brown is Secretary of the American Legation
az Guatemala The officers Of the Barracuda
report having felt many sharp shocks Of eRrth-
quake AT different places the way ID the
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10
Both Arms Broken.

Milton Stanauist. lad u years Old living
in Alameda, was thrown from q buggy yester-
day afternoon on Montgomery street near
Bush. and both Of his arms were broken. Ills
horse. a spirited animal. became frightened
AMI bolted down the street. collidinE with
hydrant. The buggy was wrecked and the boy
cruelty dashed 10 the ground. He taken
20 the Harbor Hospital Ia an ambulance.
where his injuries were attended to- and he
afterward taken home.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10
Water Front Notes.

The overdue ships stand. Pioaier, from
Buenos Avres 70 Falmouth. l5e days out re-
insurance 90 per cent; Hampton, from Ant
R,er, 10 Port Los Angeles III days out, per
cent: Micheiet, from Dunlirk 70 Diego Suerez,
I27 DAYS out. 80 per cent lthts vessel was
spoken August OF her port OF destination)s
War Aasen from Conception TO Channel, ZIP
days out, IS per cent.
Tomorrow will be the last visiting day
q board the war vessels IN the harbor, they
sail for the south Monday morning
he Pacific Mall steamship Acapulco will
leave for Panama to-day at noon.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10
uAv HAVE REEN sANDBAGc

MAY HAVE BEEN sANDBAGGED.-A. @.
Anderson, 422 Drumm street. found lying
on the sidewalk early yesterday morning by
Policeman Hightower. who thought the man
was intoxicated Anderson was sent to the
Harbor Emergency Hospital, where a lacer-
ated wound in his scalp was stitched and
dressed. Anderson said he was nearing his
home when two men attacked him and one
struck him on the head with some blunt in
struuent He had $s5 with him and he sup
poses that the men had been scared away
ats
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10
Smoke the Vine.

The barkentine ". H. Dimond came into port
yesterday evening. 30 Gays from Honolulu, with
10. $50 bags OF sugar among her cargo. She
brought I'D passengers Mr. and. Mrs.
SavidEe H. c. Edgerly and =. {. Cheethan.
The Dimond reports that September 4. in leti-
tude 30 - north and longitude 131 IS west,
she spoke the schooner Vine, 90 days out from
POnape. Caroline Islands. bound for this port
Al well
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-10
Robbers Loot Postoface.

HILLSBORO, Or, Sept. 9.-Robbers
blew open the safe in the postoffice
last night and secured money. stamps
and papers to the value of $1,000.
There is no ciew to the identity Of the
thieveS