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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-11-24

At Rangun. the capital OF lower
Burma, is situated the famous pagoda
of Buddhist temple the whole OF the
exterior Of which is one mass of SHIN
the metal IS the result OF years and
years Of votye offerings to Buddha,
for deyotees from all parts of the
world go to Rangun and take packets
of gold leaf, which they place on the
pagodn.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-11-24
MONKEYS md MnRpies.

Monkeys and magpies are bad math-
ematicians. Neither can count be
yond four, and the men who make 1t
their business to catch them profit by
this knowledge Five or six men
march openly toward the animal and
then hide themselves. \ short time
after four men come out into the open
and go away. The animals, believing
all have gone, are readily caught by
those who remain.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-11-24
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON

DISTRICT OF MAINE, -
ON this 18th day of November A. ID. 1871 on
reading the foregoing petition. tbs
Ordered by the Court, That a hearing lee had
upon the same on the 9Th day of December a
ID. 1904. before said Court at Portland, IN said
District. at IL clocs in the forenoon, and that
notice thereof be published in The somerset
Reporter a newspaper printed in said District
and that all known creditors, and other persons
in interest, may appear AT The said time and
place, and show cause, If any they have why the
prayer of said petitioner should not he granted
And it il further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mail 10 all known cred.
itors copies of said petition and this order, ad'
dressed to them at their places of residence as
stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale. Judge
of the said Court, and the seal thereof, Al Port
land, in said District, on the 18th day of Nov
ember A. u. 1904
Us JAMES f. HEwEY, Clerk.
true copy Of petition and order thereon,
lw4T Attest: JAMES +. HEWEY, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-11-24
Economy In Use of Arabic Numerals.

II takes three and one.thlrd as
long to write the Roman numerals
from one to n hundred MS the Arabic,
and the chance Of error is twenty one
times as great. 1t takes three times as
long to read the Roman numerals from
one to a hundred as the Arabic, and
the chance of error is eight times as
great.-Science.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-11-24
Life.

"I'd like to show you a copy of the
work I'm selling" said the agent. at
is something that interests every hui
man being, How to Live a Hundred
Years."
i've no use for It," said Gayboy,
"unless II tells how TO live a hundred
years in ten years Chicago Tribune
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-11-24
STATE OF MAINE.

NOMERNET, ST
Clerks Once, Supreme Judicial Court,
skowhegan, November n, a. D., 1901.
Notice Is hereby given, that Bedros giatahe-
dian residing at Madison in said County OF
Somerset has filed in this office his Applica
tion for Naturalization. and prays that he may
be heard thereon at the next term OF said SUI
preme Judicial Court, to be held at Skowhe-
gan, within and for said County OF Somerset,
on the fourth Tuesday of December, A. D. 1864.
lwA7 W, T. SEEkINSi CLERK,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-11-24
A DIN cult Task

Jack. dear, do Wish you would get
another photo taken"
How often have l told you viii
notT'
but why notY' Then thoughtfully
after n pause, Are you afraid OF being
asked 10 look pleasant Punch.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-11-24
STATE OF MAINE

HOMhHstTt IS.
Clerks ONCE supreme Judicial Court
Skowhegsn. November p, A. d. 1904
Notice is hereby given, that James Maho-
ney residing at Bingham, in said County
of Somerset has filed IN this office his Applioa
ton for Natrraliz ration, aud prays that he may
be heard thereon. at the next term Of said Su
preme Judicial Court, to be held At Skowhe-
gan, within and for said County OF Somerset,
on the fourth Tuesday Of December A. ID. 1904.
lW47 W. T. NFthl ~ 1ittk.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-11-24
Pulled In.

"They thought he was dead, and ell
the papers printed obituary notices"
"And thenT
"Why, then he turned up, and since
he's read those notices he's too proud
to speak to any one"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-11-24

Those who complain most are most
to be complained of-Henry
Carpenters and poker players are known by
their chips
Taking too much liberty may deprive man
OF his liberty.
Love and hate have good memories only
Indifference foTEetB.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-11-24

Hell never speak unless l have
something worth saying. she-Aren't
you afraid of losing your command Of
language ?-Detroit Free Press
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-11-24

At ten years a mere package Of chew
ing gum viii make the little girl hap
py. At seventeen you must add matt
nee to the gum.-New Orleans Times
Democrat
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-11-24

BANkkVPT
To the creditors OF Georse " sawyer Of
Fittsdeld. III The County Of Somerset an
District aforesaid. a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the l@ih day
OF November \. u. 1904 sAld George ". SAWYER
wss duly sdjudicSteu bankrupt, and that the
first meeting Of his creditors will he held a
Daniel Lewis office, in Skowhesan, Maine, on
the 10Th day of December, \ u. 1904 Al 10 clock
in the forenoon. AT which time the said ere il.
ors may sttend, prove their claims, appoint -
trustee. examine the bankrupt. and transact
such other business as may properly come be-
tore said meeting, iva
November p, A. d. 1904,
DANIEL LEWIS Referee in Bankruptcy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-11-24
LIBEL FOR DIVORCE.

To the Hon. Justice OF the supreme Judi
ci>l Court next to be be & - SHOW hegAu. IN
the County OF Somerset sud state OF Maize.
Nellie Harding o. SkowbeEau 10 the County
Of Somerset sud state Of Matte. respectfully
represents that ct he twruty.n nth day OF
April, 1900 al Lewiston, Maine sue WAS su.
fully ma led TO Clarence L. Har ing Of Lew
iston, Main; that the said ibesnt and IL
belize cohahtteu Ia his state after their
said marriage tn. the salG Ioelant re-
sliced in this state when the cause of
divorce accrued As hereinafter ST. forth, and
had resided here n good fatth ont ytsr prior
to the date hereof; tlst the llhe ant has ev-T
been faithful to her MARI X obligations. out
hat he said lhelee hts ne uum d'ui Of
The same; hat on tn httetufh dts II JAuu
ary, ls0S h utterly deserted tie lioelAnt
withou rtASousbI. cause an has .uUnued
ssid ceserttor for To 'ee consecutive Years
next prio- t. b. 81 this siae.. that be-
ing Of sutt Client AGILITY he las = SIS y. wan
tony al uriy neglected aLe refused 10
provide sultAtle uaigtttaa C - y,ur uhtl-
anti thai be las be.L guilty Of cr-eI aud
atusl-e treatms III Aua x n me crue ~ to-
WARDS her.
" therefore, she prays hat a 6ivorc. from
lhe bonds 81 matrmuuN between herself sud
saI1 ltt re. may be tectetd.
AlG I'd Iu-i sut f.rthsr a. eEe> trst The
pres, no residence 81 said Hselee Is utkn wn
a. her ana esunot be sscertairea ~ 'tasaus-
bic 90. Etuce
Mile HARDING toe.trt.
Somerset oesHtt- --th. IA
The s.i1 iIselaut made oatA ttat t.r ao We
allegation as To The residence - sat ..t.tt Is
true.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-11-24

"NGTHlLE IN your city sous tlnsseol
bought several bottles Of tho True
L. F. Atwood Biuersat your store and
found that It greatly bensite1 me.
wish to get some more. | sond you my
route and several addressed s;anped on
yelopes. Please tell mo Whers can pro
cure the medicine whom reach New
York am anxious IN tho mater. for II
did me more eaed than anything have
ever taken and must have several bot
ties right away - mARY CHURCHILL
EMMETT, Of Sowing tho Wind Co.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-11-24

All things come to those who stop waiting
and 60 after them,
bird in hand is worth two that begins to
MARBLE at A. NJ.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-11-24

In the District Court Of the United States 70
the District 81 Maine
In eankruptcY.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-11-24
Bankrupt'S Petition for Discharge.

Sold and guaranteed by GEO. +. SAM
SON, Druggist, Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-11-24
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.

A true copy '"it
Attest.-NAruAS Fowler. Register
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-27
MAKING BRITAINs FLEET READY

An order for the mobilization of the British
feet Is usually regarded as a storm signal
Nhen the white ensign goes up, consols 90
down. Usually, but not always The most
sweeping and noteworthy mobilization order In
British naval history. perhaps, was issued
fortnight ago. But 1t has produced not manic
but tranquility; not anxiety, but reinsurance.
Ii mas not nterfered in the least degree with the
progress Of friendly negotiations or with the
various movements which are now making for
the confirmation Of peace and in which, Of all
European nations. Great Britain Is PLAYING the
foremost part
For it is pre-eminently a mobilization oraar
mat the Admiralty has issued. In the first
place, it directs the withdrawal from ective
service of all obsolete or inefficient ships Thera
has been much talk Of the number Of sbins
which figure in the lists but which would be
OF no value in war. Many or few these are tn
De retired. and their officers and crews are to be
used for the strengthening Of the really effective
ships. That alone would be an important act
OF mobilization But that Is not all In tha
second place, all the ships IN reserve are 70 ho
kept constantly as fully manned and as ner
fectly disciplined as those IN active service. so
that in case of being suddenly summoned from
the reserve to active duty there will he M need
OF filling up the complement or of training
men to duty on an unfamiliar shin hut aII viii
be ready for the highest efficiency at a mo-
ment's notice-tbat is to say the reserve ships
will be in constant condition Of mobilization.
Finally, the whole navy is to be SO redistrib-
uted throughout the world as to correspond
with the distribution of other navies and with
the possible needs Of actual war In brief. all
ships are to be effective. all are to be in com
mission and Gil are to be where they are likely
to be most needed.
This Is beyond doubt a most sensible and
practical arrangement. ana VIII materially In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-27
DOCTRINE AND DBPoRTMEYT.

rxnantion Is taken to our recent observations
unon tbe Monroe Doctrine by our neighbor 1.-THE
Neyv-York World" which wants TO know where
in the text Of that famous pronouheenenL Is 70
be found any warrant for the lmpuuehl as
sumption" that American States are TO be pro-
tected in their sovereignty only as long as they
conduct themselves Alright
The answer is easily given. Ihere IS IN the
Monroe Doctrine no such warrant But neither
Is there in If any warrant for the assumption
that two and two make four; yet we suppose
our neighbor VIII keep on with the latter as
sumption, and viii not concede that 1t IS
bit 'fmpudent"
The Monroe Doctrine does not reverse the
Oeealogue. Neither Goes it reverse the general
principle OF international policy, that to De
secure in its sovereignty State must so conduct
itself as to merit such security. mat prlncIpie
was In force long before the Monroe Doctrine
was promulgated. and it is likely to remain In
force for all time to come. The Monroe Doc
trine has simply nothing to do with il, excepting
to saw that when that principle needs to be
enforced against an American State this coun-
try shall be consulted as TO the manner ana
extent Of the operation.
The most "impudent assumption we can con-
ceive In connection with the subject would De
that. under the Monroe Doctrine all American
States were to be protected against the consa-
ouenees of their conduct, no matter how badly
they might act That would be doctrine TO
which we do not think our government would
subscribe and which we do not think any
worthy government in tbs world would eltner
ask or approve.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-27
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
rrRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

WASHINGTON. Dec 25.-President Roosevelt put IN
n good half days work in spite OF the fact that
all the government departments were closed.
secretarv Loeb, Assistant Secretary Barnes ond
the rest of the clerical force at the White House
were on hand as usual and the great amount
OF executive mail disposed OF ordinary
DAYS In the morning the President held brief
conferences with Secretary Hay and Assistant
Secretary LOOMS about foreign affairs. and shook
hands with few callers who introduced b.
Senator Nelson, of Minnesota, and Representative
Cooper of Texas. He spent the afternoon and
evening with his family.
The Official programme of the New Years re-
cepton at the White House was announced to-
day, follows:
II a. m.-The members OF the Cabinet. the diplo-
justices a. 81 The HpFens Court Of tie United States
the judges of the United States Court OF Claims
the the igg S Of Gonr f0o the III bp ~ coanb
ex-Cabinet members and ex-Ministers OF the
iI:80 a. m.-senators. Representatives and Dele
Officers Of the District of Columbia.
Has a. m.-ohieers Of the army, officers OF the
nsvy 9nceFs 0a ing sta ~ fbs ma Of the Dis
trict of Columbia
Smithsonian Institution. the Civil Service Com
mission the interstate CGmmeTee the
of departments. the Solicitor General assistant
the Treasurer % the United states the Librarian
OF Congress, the Public Printer, the heads Of bu-
the Columbia restitution for the Deaf and Dumb.
1890 D. m-The Society OF the Cincinnati. the
Associated Veterans of the War of 1si6-'47. Medal
Of Honor Legion, the Military Order Of the Loyal
the Republic. the Union Veteran Legion. Union
Veterans, Union: Society of the Army Of Santiago.
Spanish War Veterans and the members Of the
Oldest Inhabitants Association Of the District OF
Columbia
p. m.-Reception OF citizens.
All persons to be received, whether IN carriages
foot. will enter the White House by the north
portico and leave 1t by the eastern entrance, op-
posite the Treasury. Carriages will approach the
White House by the northwestern gate and depart
by the northeastern gate and be parked in East
Executive-ave. where they will remain until called
to the east entrance. from which all guests will
denart.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-27
AmusemeHIS.

XclpEsdY or slUsIc-s-3tzaTd Of o.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Ws On ths deeF'h
BELASCo-s-l6-Tae Music Master
BIIOtJ-2.2o-S. 2g-arF. BLACK Is BacE
BROADWAY s20-FAtlnitzs-
CAEhEGIE d4LL-6:i5-Concsrt
CASINOS .i5-lady Teaze.
STHc4.E-2-S-Ne1SeVfle
(cEiTERIOs--s.sO-A Wife without Smile
DALY'S-S.I0-The School Girl.
EDEN ECSEE-Wor3d IL Wax
EMPIRES .20--T5s Little Minister
GA bTsS--s .2o--rhe College WIDOW
GARRICK-ss I5-Brother Jacques. - --s.-r.
EAhfaERsTEINE VICTORIA-2-e:l0--t eu1sF'ii~
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Duke OF fSillcr Ail54e-
HERALD EQUARE-s-l5-Woodlsnd
fRvTSG Pf1cEEa:Se - schneewittehsa - $50 - Alt
Heidelberg. -,
Ea5IcKER RocKER-s:I5-T winters IaiS
LEW FIELDs-s-It HaDDened IN Nordlaho
LIEERTY-s 1O--In Newport
LYCEUM-6. 30-MrE. GoTFinset Necklsee.
1sYRfC-E.ls-Ths Fortunes ot the Alug.
MAJEETIC-s-P1R. Par. Poaf
E-6: 15-Isah Kleschna-
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN TO II p NEW
York Exposition Show
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -Huinpry DumpV
NEW YORK-S.I5-T5oune Folks.
Jf2fSCESS-s: I6-Tbe House OF Burnside
FAEDy-s:fb-Mrs Wigs OF the Cabbage Patch
WALLACE SIS :20--Tbs Shotgun.
WEBER MUSIC HALL5-2-S-Va1deyDe
WEST ENDING. Him and !.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-27
NO NEED TO HURRY.

Talk of a successor to the late General Sewel
as Republican leader Of New-Jersey is again
coming to the surface One Of the humorous
features of this discussion is that some who
were readiest in the old days to talk resentfuny
of 'bossism" now lament the absence or sure
and strong guiding hand.
So far there does not seem to be in sight any
person who is both willing and able TO take up
the trying and thankless task OF directing
arbitrating and settling party affairs. To do
these things satisfactorily a man must have
more than conspicuous ability. He needs great
tact, unlimited patience, thorough knowledge
of the elements with which he is dealing, and
an unouestioned reputation for fidelity to his
word There are such men among the front
rank of New-Jersey Republicans, but they are
not laundering after a job with so many re-
sponsIbilities and comparatively few compen-
sationS
Others who are not so we'll equipped with the
qualifications of leadership are eager enough TO
accept and wear the laurel crown and the near
future may see efforts on their part to more
than meet the honor half way. In the absence
OF a recognized leader the Republican party has
struggled along fairly well for several years,
and it will probably manage to retain Its grip
until the right man appears IN the natural
course of events The mere assumption of a
title would not mean much unless 1t were
backed by those qualities which promptly COM
mand loyal service and respectful recognition
both from the various county leaders and the
Republican voters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-27
MISS LETTER MARRIED.
She Becomes the Wife Of the Earl Of SUI.
folk and Berkshire.
[ERoM TIE TRlRuxE RuxrAu.l

Washington. Dec. 2S-1Iiss Margaret Hyde Letter
youngest daughter OF the late L z Letter and
Mrs. Mary T. Carver Letter, was married at noon
to-day to Henry Molyneaux Pagst Howard. nine
tenth Earl Of Suffolk and Berkshire. The Rev
Roland Cotton Smith performed the ceremony in
the drawing room OF the Letter home. in Dupont
Circle. the service being marked with the same sim
plicty that characterized the wedding OF Miss Nan
ME Letter to Major Colin Campbell last month
Miss Letter was given away By her brother Joseph
Letter, and had no attendants. The bridegroom
awaited them In the drawing room. with his best
man. the Hon. Lionel Guest. OF England son OF
Lord Winebnrne- The robe worn by the bride was
Of point de Yenisa lace over heavy white satin. A
tiara OF diamonds. the earls gift and almost
priceless heirloom. held her tulle veil In place, and
she carried loose bouquet Of white blossoms. Mrs.
Letter. Major and Mrs. Colin Campbell and Lady
Catherine Howard sister OF the earl, we're the only
guests present Immediately after the ceremony
wedding breakfast served
Lord and Lady Suffolk left washington for New
York IN the afternoon and win sail for England. Il
IS thought. about December 3. Major and Mrs
Colin Campbell viii probably go with them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-27

changes In the law concerning the building OF
tenements have been wise and judicious. An
influential element Of builders on Manhattan
Island and in Brooklyn, however, is intensely
anxious TO secure q lessening Of the restrictions
now IN force affecting the construction OF tene-
ment houses. The incoming legislature ought
not to be persuaded to lessen In the slightest
degree the strictness and rigor Of the legal re-
quirements as to construction.
The suggestions of the Fire Department off,
Gals as to the needs of the department for the
most liberal provision of means for the rescue
of the occupants of lofty buildings should be
carefully regarded. The insurance companies
in recent years have made their rates sufti-
GENTLY high to justify the owners in taking the
most thorough precautions The Tribune Build
ing was the first great ireproof structure to he
raised in NewYork When, owing 70 the lack OF
care OF a few Of the occupants several fires were
started in the upper stories. they were speedily
suppressed, although the infammable material
stored within the walls would have made the
task one Of great difficulty in an ediice not so
well prepared to check the spread OF flames.
Fireproof edifces of the class of the Tribune
Building will be the strongest castles of real
estate owners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-27

ago. but never so deserving OF admiration as now
when its comedy puts the stupldities OF half
hundred OF Hbrettists 10 shame. and its music
makes one wonder why the fount of piGuant mel
ody should have dried up when Supps, Strauss
and MilI5cker stopped writing were supplanted
by composers not worthy Of touching their shoe
strings. The operetta had sprightly performance.
thanks to Mime. schen. IN the first Instance, ana
Mr.. John Lund the conductor IN the seeona'
though there was much commendaele also IN tae
doings OF Albert Hart, Elaine de Seller1. Richis
Ling $50 like a reporter OF most journals many
years ago. and so like the reporter for which 10
stands IN the play today. There indfv1duslzA-
ton must stop. lest appropriate language 30 ap-
piled to Mr.. Louis Harrfson-which would oe most
unseer1ly IN polite newspaper. What a diStresslu'
not to say disgracefl burden would be lifted rom
the stage I, ''Fatinitza' and its companions were
brought hacki
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-27
MUSIC.
Three Operas at the Metropolitan

The wild q seeker of variety In operate enter
tainment ought to have found satisfaction In New
York last night To say nothing OF the farces with
music which parade as operas Co which bastard
word they do anything but honor. three musical
dramas were presented at the Metropolitan Opera
House alone. and a genuine operetta was revived
at the Broadway Theatre. Concerning the last aword
may be found elsewhere; this particular record IS
concerned with the doings at the home OF opera
There there was first day performance OF 'Parsi-
far and in the evening representations OF I'll Bar
blere di Siviglia" and II Pagiacci'-merry comedy
with music bright as crystal. and tragedy "hOt
the mouth" "Parsifal," which was performed with
this years Official cast was so impressive and
moving performance that II seemed deplorabe
not to the house crowded at the performances
last year when the love OF sensation reigned
preme all the more deplorahle since the fine audi
enee (Which could not make crowd was obviously
so sincere in It's appreciation the drama Stripped
of the purely Fictitious element IL presented itself
as a work OF high art In the presence of persons
capable OF approaching 1t such. and perhaps
for this reason all the more impressive in its
solemn beauty.
The evening performance OF "The Barber cur
tailed for perhaps beheaded would be the better de-
scription) OF its first with the usual brill
fancy that Nine. Sembrich fails TO bring into
It. There were the usual demands for more In the
lesson scene. and there :he usual compliance
with the usual pieces So that story is short one.
In the little tragedy which followed there was
Caruso to sing like hero when he had TO and
whine and whimper like BOBBY when he ought
not to, and that enough for the great crowd
which had gathered. and which might have de-
served better in the opinion OF the discriminating
~ It had given of its approval to Miss Aten
who deserved well for her singing and acting. and
Mr. Scott for his admirable representation OF
-ro,io with which the public IS familiar. but for
which he the entitled 10 recurrent praise