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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-22

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Jan. 22.-Spending
$35, 900 a month to capture one man Is
what the Pinkerton detective agency is
doing under the direction of the Amerl-
can Bankers association.
VIM. Rudolph, alias the Missouri Kid -
is the man the "big man" is after with hle
whole force, and he declares he will spend
millions if necessary before calling oil LIS
hounds.
Rudolph is wanted for bank burglary
and murder. With Geo. Collins he Is
credited with blowing the vault in the
Bank of Union, Union, Mo-. obtaining
$l2 ,00O This was on December 20, l902.
The Bank of Union is a member Of the
American Bankers association, an organ
ization which crooks generally avoid.
1t never lets up in its chase for bank
wreckers and willingly spends many times
the amount stolen to punish the burglars.
This is exemplifed in the case Of Rudolph
and Collins. One hundred and forty thou
sand dollars has already been expended
and more will be used The reputation Of
the Pinkertons is at stake. and thu infalli-
bility of the American Bankers associa-
ton for prosecuting a chase must be sus-
tanned
Three weeks after the wrecxing Of the
Bank of Union. G.. J. Schumacher, one OF
Pinkerton's highest salaried men. located
the missouri KID and Collins in cabin
outside of Stanton. Mo. On January rs
Schumacher secured warrants for the ar
rest of the pair and accompanied by three
constables, went to the place. When with
in 80 yards of the house Collins and Ru.
dolph appeared and opened fire, killing the
Pinkerton man instantly. The constablei
took to the tall timber and the crooks dis
appeared from the locality.
Pinkerton men were hurried to the
scene and in the cabin found scrap Of
writing that has led Collins to the gallows
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-22
AN EVENT WORTH NOTING.

AN EVENT WORTH NOTING.
An event occurred in our history last
Monday that has not occurred before for
over Is wears. Fastening our
vest with one of the pins of the order of
Long Married Men--a safety pin-chalking
our nose and rubbing some lampblack
over the shiny spots on our regalia, by
appointment we went to the photograph
shop of b. +. Estill and placed ourself
under his directions.
The result was group of us.
To our right sat the presiding genus
of our cuisine, with that determined look
upon her face that she assumes when we
return late from "lodge" We wore a
smile that was as radiant as the village
postmaster's when he heard OF his re-
appointment. To the left Of the group
stood our angel-the only one--while to
the right stood a future governor of Okla.
homa. Behind and towering above both
his PARENTS was the young man who can't
wear his pas boots.
Altogether. it is a goodly array. and il
any of our friends are troubled with rats
and win send so cents to prepay charges
we will send them one for an extermina-
tor Medford (okl.) Star.
'T'm afraid the war between Russia and
Japan viii be tame"
81 can't see any reason for such be-
lief" :,
"Suppose the men on each side should
try to pronounce all the names Of all the
other side that we have seen in print
They'd forget about fighting"
The Dowieites in Zion used 100000
eggs last year Number used by anti
Dowieites is unknown.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-22

immense blocks and then heated in ovens
and afterwards dissolved in boilin~ water.
From this liquid the alum srystallizes in
layers about half a foot thick. 1t is then
cut up in blocks Of 10 pounds each. The
Chinese use il chiefly for purifying water.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-22
CHIEF CLERK HERE

R. H. Whiting, chief clerk of railway
mail service at Seattle, is in Tacoma to-
day on business in connection with his
office. ltAfN
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-22
AN ALUM MOUNTAIN
LOCATED IN CHINA

BERLIN. Jan. 22.--German scientists
have recently reported on the existence
of an "alum mountain in China, which
they say is one Of the wonders Of the
world. 1t IL source of wealth TO the
residents Of the vicinity, who spend their
time mining alum.
The mountain is said to be 10 miles in
circumference at the base and at least
1000 feet high The alum is quarried in
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-22

The schooner Expan ion viii finish load
ing at the Tacoma mill today and will go
to sea tomorrok. She carries 10000 feet Of
lumber for San Pedro.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-22
COL. HIGGINS COMING

Colonel Higgins Of the Salvation Army
in New York will deliver an illustrated
lecture Friday evening. February 5, on
''The Life and Work of Consul Emma
Booth Tucker"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-22

You never hear of rows between fami-
lies in fats"
Certainly not They have no children
dogs or chickens. How can row be
startedY"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-22

Huyler's Hot Chocolate and Armour's
Vigoral all the time, at both stores. NAL
strom Bros, 93s Pac. Ave. and cor. 9th
and @ Sts.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-22

Wait for the Butchers Second Annual
Ball. Washington's Birthday. Feb. %, at
Fawcett Hall. Three prizes given. A good
time assured and that is not ell. >"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-22

Special sale every dHV at 5oIla', ga Pa
elfs AVsAAO. -
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-22
PRICkLY POINTS
A WORD FROM JOSH WISE.

When You put yer
money up on somethin'
where you've got a chance
: use, that's bettin'.
- n there amt no
- &c to lose = that's
bin.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09
Tuesdays Auction Sale.

The auction sale of property belonging
to the Skowhegan Village Corporation
took place, as advertised, on Tuesday
afternoon last, and a good sized audience
was present.
The first parcel put up was the engine
house and lot at the end of the bridge,
for which a first bid of $1,000 was re-
ceived before the sale. This price was
gradually increased until 1t was disposed
of to E. n. Merrill, Esq, for s1,5l5.
An adjournment was then made to the
location of our new fire station, the Pat
ten lot opposite the high school building,
where the house and ellis that now oc-
cupv the lot were sold. After Auction.
eer E. c. Taylor had stated the terms of
sale, bids were called for and starting at
500 they increased first by fifties, then
by twenty. fives, then by tens until the
buildings were knocked down" to A.
H. Weston for S400. We understand it
is Mr.. Weston's intention to locate them
on lot belonging to him on the island
and they will continue TO remain as ten
ement property.
The sale Is considered very satistac-
tory to the corporation.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09
Germans for Roosevelt.

The National Roosevelt League, just
organized in Washington, is composed
of American citizens of German birth or
descent. Congressman Bartholdt of
Missouri is president and the other off,
GERS of the league represent many states
and Is to extend all over the country and
take an active part in the impending
campaign. IL is well known that the
Germans are very numerous and the
most important foreign element In the
United States. They have varied con.
slderably In their party allegiance.
Originally Democrats, as foreigners for
some reason are liable to be, they joined
the Republican party upon Its organiza-
tIon In 1854 and vast numbers of them
served In the Union army during the
civil war. The tariff has had the ten
dency to keep them in the Republican
party but various minor issues at times
led them to rally to the support OF the
Democracy. The diversion Of the Ger
man vote gave Cleveland New York in
1892. The financial issue brought large
numbers of them back to the Republican
party In 1896 and 1900, insuring McKin-
ley's great victories In those important
contests.
OF the situation, this year, Leslie's
Weekly says;
"President Roosevelt's personality
makes an especial appeal to the Ameri-
can citizens Of German birth and pa
rentsge. They like him for his courage,
clearheadednsss and democracy. All
elements, colors and creeds OF American
citizens are on an equality In President
Roosevelt's favor. There are no by
phens in the Presidents Americanism.
Nor are there in that of the National
Roosevelt league. Its members by more
than two thirds majority voted down
a proposition to call themselves the Ger
man American National Roosevelt
league.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09
The War.

Gen. Kuroki's outposts on Friday held
the line at Lao Pudza, 81 Lun-Jan and
Chan-Li Dry. The Japanese forces dis
embarking at Takushan have reached
Ulaossa. A division of the guards forms
the connecting link between Ulaossa and
Feng Wang Cheng. The Japanese land
ings at Pitsewo, Lao Tung peninsula,
continue.
Rumors of mediation in the Russo
Japanese war have found no confirma-
ton In diplomatic quarters.
The total of the Japanese casualties at
the battle of Nanshan Hill on May 26 is
1904 They are divided as follows:
Thirty one officers. including one major
and five sergeant majors and 7l3 non
commissioned officers and men killed !;
100 officers, including one colonel, one
major and IL sergeant majors and $3.50
non-commissioned officers and men
wounded.
The Russian losses in the fighting at
Kin Chou are officially stated to be 80
officers and TOO men killed or wounded.
These figures were given in Gen. Stoes-
sells report, which has reached the war
office.
The Japanese naval authorities en-
gagged In clearing out the mines In ting
vicinity of Talienwan bay are employing
Japanese shell divers from Kushiu pro-
vince for the purpose. These divers
volunteered for this work and are
wonderfully expert. 1t is said that with
their diving paraphernalia they can stay
under water for half a day at time.
Hundreds of Japanese fishermen are
volunteering to assist in clearing away
Russian mines.
The Japanese army, reinforced by the
men who landed at Dalny, occupied
living Ching and also Sanchimpo sever
al miles west of Dalny. They then pro-
ceeded along the coast toward Port
Arthur. On one side of the army are
high mountains and on the other side is
the sea, from which the Japanese gun
boats are supporting the flank of the
army.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09
Facts A bout Roofing

We ale the agents Of Flukote roofing
and 1t s the best hing il the roofing
line there is. The total cost Of Flnkor
is much less than the cos, II .hingIe
roofing. Il ia one Of the bes. are.reslst-
ing roofings known.
Flinkqte roofing is very pllable AID
Will not crack; snd heat ard cold hav
no effect on il. It ia acid alkali steam
and gas fume proof, and 10 fact 1t has &C
many taxable qualities, that We couk
use a whole page and not say all We
wanted to about Flinkote. But il yox
are going to use any roofing Of any kind
come in and let us explsin the meris Of
Flinkote.
Don't forget that we constantly keey
on hand full stock Of lime and cement
all the best brands at the lowest prices.
Low prices on lawn mowers. same OF
wheelbsrrows.
THE BLUNT HARDWARE Co
June ,, 1904.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09
An Admirable Exhibition

The drawings, BY the public school
pupils Of Nkowhegan. were enthusiastic
ly inspected and the sjug.u * by the lower
grades, eagerly listened 70 BY many
people, yesterday afternoon, in the
Lincoln building, MI Town, the super
visor of music, conducting the choruEea.
The exhibit began with frat grade
work and ended with ninth, showing
progress and variety at every step. +
included mechanical and perspective
drawing, studies from natural flower
forms, pose, animal and bird drawing,
construction work, in the shape Of boxes,
trays, tabourets etc. and design work,
the outcome of all the rest; also sam pies
of language, arithmetic and spelling
work, whose covers were desgned by
pupils OF various grades.
The violet aud pussy-wiilow booklets,
pose drawings and illustrations by the
first grade, called forth wondering ex.
clamations, as did the spot work, animal
aud nature drawing Of the second and
third, the pose, landscape, designs and
model drawings and color work OF the
fourth and fifth, sixth and seventh
while the booklets, THE Barefoot Boy
and "Snew Bound" illustrated by the
eighth and ninth grades and the dolly,
wall paper and sofa pillow designs, book
covers and pencil work by the same
grades were examined with great inter-
ests. The sofa pillow designs were
made upon cloth, one of the ninth grade
boys embroidering his in gold thread
while one of the eighth grade girls work
ed dolly from an original design
1t is stated that no design was either
traced or copied from another design,
but worked up, color and motif, from
natural forms by the pupil. the child's
independence of outside help being the
most beautiful thing about the work.
Altogether the work displayed thought
full skill, and both the grade teachers
and Miss Murphy should feel well re-
paid for every effort made to bring
beauty into each child's life and help
him to apply it in his daily tasks.
We learn the beat of the drawings are
to be sent to NJ Massachusetts for exhbi.
ton and comparison with those of the
schools in that state. -
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09
Lakewood Notes.

Nj H. c. Bishop OF Pittsfeld was
visitor at the Lake, Saturday and SAP
day last, as the guest Of Mr.. Frank W.
Briggs.
MI Frank L. Munsey, the artist OF the
Lakewood Stock Co. arrived, last Thurs
day, and be will paint some fine new
scenery for this seasons plays.
This week, the second Of the lake
wood Stock Co., the pleasing drains,
Capt. Swift is being presented in
most finished manner and to the grstH-
cation of good sized audience nightly.
Mr.. Lewis McCord is building a two
story addition TO bis cottage. Wher
that is completed he will start the cree
ton Of new cottage on the vacant Lqt
west OF the cottage he now occupies
Master Willie c. Wanbaugh brilliant
young violinist of Harrisburg, Penn. iG
going to spend the summer at Lakewood
the present season and will ofsr some Of
his best selections to the patrons Of THAI
resort
MI W. I. Clark, wife and child Cora
have taken Lawrence Hayden's cottage
for the summer Mr.. and Mrs. CLARK
are well known theatrical people Sn6
have just closed season Of thirty-fVe
weeks with the CHECKERS" Co. at Cio-
ciunat, coming direct from that city ia
Lakewood,
For the first time since its organization
the Lakewood Stock Co. is going TO rs
peat a plsy ard that event takes place
on the third week Of their engagement
The play selected for repetition is that
very successful rural comedy drsms ec-
titled "Esmeralda." Ii has been the in
tenton Of the management 10 present
each year new plays and no such thought
Of repeating entered their minds, buf
the demand has been so CREST for this
popular play that they yielded, and "a
make il a gals event all rev scenery
will be painted and such as will outshioe
the previous production. This piece
made the biggest hit of anything that
was ever fired by the company. OF
the cast Mr.. Abbott will portray the
character Dave Hardy, the young COUP
rymsn who is so faithful To his rural
sweetheart, Esmeralda, which will be
taken by Miss Lee; Mr.. Hilton will play
the scheming adventurer; Mr.. Stafford
jack Desmond the Young artist; Nj
Frsnhoz, the Marquis who is ia love
with Esmeralda for her money only
Mr. Besne is cast for Mr.. Rogers the
father and one If the strongest chsrac-
tiers that has ever been written. s part
blended so beautifully that il leads oue
from tears 10 laughter ara wee versa
Miss Bates will offer another Of the
ingenue roles in kste Desmond. Miss
81 Clair, Miss Rice and Nj. MeCord will
play the roles they assumed In the pre-
vious production those Of Mrs. Rogers
the cold hearted mother; Nora Desmond
the light hearted city girl, and Ester.
brook the tickle chap, but good hearted
To fault. This Is positively the only
play that will be repeated during the
entire season. Ga Saturday matineet
especial attention will be paid TO the
ladies and children and as az extrs jn
duCement the management Ctfers a.! St
tending them reserved seats withuu.
extra charge.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09
Com mittees Appointed.

At the regular conclave of De Molay
Commandery Tuesday evening, the or
der of the temple was conferred on two
candidates.
1t was voted to appoint three Sir
knights from Skowhegan, two from
Pittsfield, one from Hsrtland, one from
Madison, and one from No. Arson, to
act,with the first three officers In max
Ing arrangements for, and to work up
interest In the pilgrimage to Bath, June
"a and 20, 1904.
The following are the members OF the
commiWee appointed; Chas. A. Ross,
Chas. F. Ward, Frank w. Buchanan,
Skowhegan; David W. Msnock, Charles
E. Vickery, Pittsfeld; L. 81. Blanchard,
Hartland; Samuel E. Remick, Madison ;
W. C. Simmons, No. Arson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09
CONNIE tenement.

The functions and ceremonies marking
the end Of the year Of the Skowhegan
high school begin, today, with the h1ai
examinations, which are for all the
students of the school and will be COM
peted Saturday.
Rev. Daniel Onstott will preach the
baccalaureate sermon at the Methodist
Episcopal Church on Sunday evening at
7.30 o'clock.
On Monday evening will occur the
Junior Exhibition in Coburn Hall. The
first portion of the evening will be occu-
pied by The portrayal Of the life and
works OF an American author 10 which
the Important incidents In bis biography
and Illustrative portions of his writings
Will be given by members of the class.
This will be followed by farce comedy
with roles assumed by the students.
The exercises OF graduation will be 10
Coburn Hall on Tuesday evening, the
program being made up of the caes parts
y
slowed for excellence In rank during the
four years of the course, will be given
by Miss Mae Nay and the valedictory,
awarded In the same manner, will be pre- =
sented by Miss Lila V. Howes. The
members selected by vote of the class,
who will give the four remaining class
parts are: Ralph E. G. Bailey, class
history; Miss Minnie Brown, class
prophecy; Miss Leila Fairbrother, class
will; Maurice P. Merrill, class poem.
There are also four essays TO be given by
Robert X. Steward, Ben B. Fogler,
Miss Bessie K. Allen and Walter S.
Merrill, these essays having been select
ed for excellence Of composition by q
committee composed of Mrs. Ed. P.
Page, L. L. Walton and E. r. Danforth,
after examination Of manuscripts sub
mitted by members OF the class, the
authorship OF each essay being unknown
to the committee until after the announce
ment Of their award.
Sometime during the graduating ex-
ercises the names Of those to whom the
Shepherd prizes have been awarded will
be annouced. or these there are two
prizes, one Of $50 and one of s45 for each
Of the four classes and they 20 to the
pupils, who demonstrate at the final ex-
aminations, that they have made the
largest advancement, In the branches of
English and Mathematics, during the
year just completed.
The graduating class numbers seven
teen and each will be presented with a
diploma, this ceremony completing the
exercises of the evening.
Orchestral music for the Junior ex-
hibition and for graduating exercises
will be furnished by Kendall.
Directly after the close CT the exer.
cises at the hall there will be a banquet
for the members OF the class of 1904 and
their invited guests at Hotel Coburn.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09
Viles-Nay.

Mr.. Marshall G. Yles and Miss Maud
A. Nay were united in marriage at the
home of the brides parents, Nj. and
and Mrs. Geo. l.. Nay, on Middle street,
at noon, yesterday, in the presence of
the immediate relatives, Rev. Daniel
Onstott OF the Methodist church Of
floating.
Both the contracting parties are well
and fayorahly known in our community
and they have large circle OF acquaint-
anees and many warm friends. The
groom is the son OF Joseph c. Viles of
this place, a graduate of the Skowhegan
high school and at present valued en-
ploye of the Steward Heating & Plumb
ink Co. The bride is also graduate of
the Skowhegan high school, class OF '95,
and was for some time cashier in Ordwal 3
dry goods store. The couple were
recipients Of large number of beautiful
and useful presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Viles left Immediately
for a carriage drive of a week and upon
their return will begin housekeeping at
their new home Oh East Leavtt street
which had previously been furnished for
their occupancy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09
Municipal Court.

William Doyle was brought before
Judge Bachelor, Saturday forenoon,
charged with violation of the prohibi.
tory law, on complaint of Sheriff Lang.
Forrest Goodwin, Esq. appeared as
counsel on his behalf and a plea of not
guilty was entered.
Fred E, Hussey was the principal wit
ness of the prosecution, testifying that
he bought pint of whiskey of Doyle on
May l4:h, paying him seventy-fve cents
for 1t. Doyle took the stand and testi-
fled that he had never sold Hussey
whiskey, neither on May 14.h or any
other time. An authenticated copy OF a
portion of the record OF the case of State
vs. Doyle tried at the September Term
of the Supreme Judicial CoufA in 1903,
was introduced which showed that Doyle
was at that time convicted of a similar
offtnse.
He WAS adjudged guilty and sentenced
to pay fine of 5000. and costs and to be
imprisoned for six months additional
IL the fine should not be paid
He appealed and furnished sureties IN
the SUM of 5000 for his appearance at
the September term Of the S. j. Court.
At the conclusion of the hearing
against Doyle Chas. Packard was placed
on trial under charge Of single sale the
complaint having been made by Sheriff
Lang. Fred f. Hussey testified that.
some two or three weeks ago he bought
pint Of whskey Of Packard. Packard
plead not guilty, claiming never to have
sold Hussey any whiskey but admitting
that he was at Hussey's shop at one
time with Jug OF liquor.
He was found guilty and fine of $50
and costs Was imposed with thirty days
Imprisonment. He took an appeal and
furnished bonds for his appearance IN
September.
On Monday morning William Doyle
was again up for trial, this time on COM
plant Of Deputy Sheriff William f
Briggs. Carl w. Buffers testified that
he had purchased pint of whiskey OF
Doyle within few days and that he
paid him for 1.-The same. Doyle denied
the charge but he was found guilty by
the court, the penalty imposed being an
exact duplicate OF that pronounced upon
him at his trial on Sstur day. He
appealed and was placed under bonds
for his appearance next September.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-06-09

Republicans of Illinois on Friday sue
ceeded In naming a candidate for Cover
nor, Charles s. Deneen of Chicago. He
appears to be good man for the office.
He s in the prime of life with a clean
and successful record as state attorney
for Cook county for eight years. The last
time he was elected 1t Is stated that be
ran far ahead OF his ticket. This indi'
Gates his popularity and must count in his
favor. He has the sympathy and sup
port of the reform element In Chicago
As public prosecutor he seems to be of
the stamp of Foulke of Missouri, with
courage, skill and inclination to hunt out
crime and punish it. All is we'll that
ends well, and 1t is worth something for
Republicans of the state to be able to
unload Governor Yates. he is not of
guberna.orial size.