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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31
The War.

London papers state that the Japs
have succeeded in blocking the entrance
of Port Arthur harbor.
Sixteen warships escorted several
merchant vessels to the mouth of the
harbor and under cover of the lombard
ment the steamers ran in and were sunk
in desired positions. Three thousand
Japanese officers and blue jackets volun
teered for this duty.
The Japanese House of Representa-
tives the 25th, listened to a signticate
speech by NJ. Yamamoto. the minister of
marine, and passed with enthusiasm and
without a dissenting voice vote of
thanks to Vice Admiral Togo and his
officers for their service to the country
When the vote was taken the members
rose and cheered the army Referring
to the result of the work OF the Vice
Admiral Togo, and his feet. the minis
ter told the House that to block port
successfully the blockaders should be at
least twice as strong as the defenders of
the port He said the latest reports
showed that the Russians had four
battleships, five cruisers and 10 torpedo
boat destrOyers atioat at this time, from
which it must be concluded that the
work of repairing at Port Arthur was
being carried forward efficiently. The
latest attack on Port Arthur had en-
abled the Japanese to observe the actual
strength OF the enemy. Continuing the
minister said that while he hoped for a
speedy termination of the war he must
warn the members of the House not to
be over sanguine.
The Daily Telegraph prints dispatch
from its correspondent at Shanghai,
which says that the Empress Dowager
has negatived proposal made by Cen
eral Yuan-Shi-Kai and General Ma, that
China conclude AN open alliance with
Japan in view of Russia's repeated viola
tions of Chinese territory west of the
Lao river.
Japan is expected to open her land
campaign within a week by an advance
on the Yalu river Judging from her
naval operations when she is ready to
strike she will strike hard and fast.
The Seoul correspondent of the Daily
Mail says that on March % japanese in
fantry had an engagement with Cossacks
between Anju and thoing-Ku, in which
the Japanese we're victorious after losing
so killed The Russians loss is given as
100. A despatch has been received at
st. Petersburg, from Gen. Kuropa,kin,
giving lengthy report from Gen Misht-
chenko, dated at 10 p. m, March %,
which says that an important engage
ment took place near the town of Cheng
Ju, in which the Russians were defeated,
retiring in perfect order. The Japanese
suffered heavily, but the Russian losses
sre not stated. Cavalry and infantry on
both sides we're engaged, The Russians
occupied commanding position. The
Japanese fought CALAMITY, but owing to
their heavy losses we're unable to occupy
the position abandoned by the Russians.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31

Of enthusiasm In national politics on the
part of that staunch Democratic paper
"Activity is being shown by Demo-
cratic leaders In Massachusetts who IA
vor Hon. Richard Olney as presidential
candidate. Hearst advocates are also
busy, and the canvass bids fair to be
lively and interesting. Whatever else
may be said of the New York publishers
candidacy, it is rousing the party to the
fact that national convention Is to be
held this year and bringing forth a dis
play of concern In the welfare of the or
ganization."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31
Mr.. Manley's Withdrawal.

The event of the week In Maine poll
tics was the withdrawal Of Hon Joseph
n. Manley from the candidacy for the Re-
publican nomination for governor. One
wants full health of body and brain to
run for a high office in these strenuous
political days, and Mr.. Manley has
chosen wisely, we think, In deciding not
to ieopardize bis health for the sake OF
gratifying a laudable ambition Of some
years standing, to become the chief
magistrate of bis native state. There Is
nothing IN politics, or in business even,
that man after attaining the sixties In
years, can afford to barter his health for.
Mr. Manley has for a quarter OF cen
fury been leader among the working
Republicans of Maine, and has done
good service for the party and the state.
He certainly is now entitled to rest II be
elects to take it
Just what { feet this withdrawal will
have upon the contest to come to head
In the Republican convention in Bangor
in June, is matter Of speculation. 1t
is understood to leave Hon. VIM. L.
Cobb far In the lead Of any one candidate,
with good prospect Of success, but just
how Mr.. Manley's forces will divide is
the problem to be worked out within the
two and one half months between this
time and the date Of the Bangor conven-
ton. They will be months OF lively
hustling among the five remaining can
didates and their friends.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31

Information obtained by the Mccall
committee of the National House Is not
of a character to crafty the hot-headed
members, who made pyrotechnic display
when the report of the postoffice depart
ment was made public. Fourth Assistant
Brstow wrote but a small part OF 1t, and
what he did write was not Objectionable
First Assistant Wynne and Representa-
tive Overstreet jointly appear to be re-
sponsible for the ohiectional part of the
document, especially Overstreet. Mr..
Wynne In his testimony said that after
the list had been prepared according TO
his Instructions, he noticed that 1t cor
tanned the names Of members Of Congress
and others. al called this to the atten-
ton of the postmaster general" said Mr..
Wynne, land he agreed with me that II
would not be right to couple the names
of these gentlemen with Beavers AID
Machen." Hence the names were elm
mated, but the postmaster general in.
formed Mr.. Wynue that Chairman Over
street had said that this was not salts
factory. Then under the orders of the
postmaster general the preparation Of
the printed list was begun; an abbrev:-
ated statement of the cases was made
and submitted to Mr.. Overstreet, who
said it was just what was wanted.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31

Senator Burton of Kansas Is In a bad
fix. He has been indicted and convicted
of accepting $500 from the Rialto Grain
and Securities Company of st. Louis, to
look after the interests of that company
at Washington and use his influence to
prevent the postofice department from
issuing fraud order against it. A
heavy fine and imprisonment stare him
in the face also the loss of his office.
Beside the dishonesty and dishonor of
the case the imbecility exhibited by the
man is astounding. No one will waste
much in the way of pity upon him.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31

Those familiar with the situation say
the prospects of the spring drive are ex-
cellent. The logs are all in, both those
which have been cut during the past
win: er and those which were hung up
last year and everything is in readiness
for the spring rains and melting snow to
fill the brooks and streams. The snow in
the woods varies in depth from two to
four feet, and this, with the rains which
will come. will give plenty of water to
set the sticks going. 1t is expected that
every log which has been cut will come
down with the drive.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31
Mill President Got Skinned

Mr.. ---- President of cotton
mill at Union, s. Che don't want to
see his name in print-had two offers of
500 gallons of paint: 81 80 and Sips
Took the 81 25 and got skinned He'd
have got three-quarteTs skinned if he'd
taken the other.
The 81 30 was full-gallon; the 81 25
was Is per cent short The tull measure
paint was adulterated 40 per cent the
short measure was adulterated 45 per
cent, besides benzine in the oil don't
know how much.
Devoe lead-and zinc wasn't sold in the
town then
1t don't pay to IN )nkey with paint.
Devoe costs less than any of ON; not
By the gallon, of course; by the house
and year. That's how to reckon it, GO
by the name
P. ) Henry Rawles sells our paint.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31

Republican Caucus.

The Republicans OF Skowbegan are notified
TO meet In caucus, at Coburn Hall, on Satur-
select nine delegates to attend the Third
District Repu blicsn Convention, to be held In
city Hall, Waterville, Wednesday, April 18th,
nominating q candidate to Congress, to be
voted for at the state election Monday, Sep
tember 18th, 1904, to select two district del
eoates and two aiternates to attend the
National Republican Convention, to be held
At Chicago, Illinois, in June, 1904; also to
select nine delegates to attend the Republican
State Convention to be held In CITY HAL
Portland, Thursday, April l4th, 1904 at l.3o
o'clock D. m for the purpose Of selecting six
six candidates for electors of President and
Vice President of the United states, -FOUR oele,
the National Republican Convention. to be
held in the City OF Chicago, In the State OF
Illinois, on Tuesday, the 2lst day OF June, iso4'
per Order Republican Town Committee.
W. H. WILDES, Chairman.
2wis NATHAN FOWLER, Secretary.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31

Mr.. A. W. Drew of Hampton Roads,
Va, formerly of Canaan, in this county,
and a graduate of the University of
Maine in 1900, has associated himself
with Mr.. Frank l.. Small and other ger
tlemen in that place, under the name Of
the Hampton Roads Boat Building COM
pany. Mr.. Small, also from Maine,
graduated from the University of Maine
in 1888. Thus Maine educated men find
business opportunities in other states.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31

Democrats in the House Of Represent.
atives at Washington are busily at work
trying to get up something out OF which
to make party capital for the impending
campaign. This is nothing new, OF
course. 1t is their invariable custo n .
presidential years especially. The Dem
ocratic leader, Mr.. Williams, moved for
an investigation Of the posto flee depart
ment by special committee Of the
House. Republicans said, "No, thank
you" No advantage could be secured
to the service by such an investigation
on top Of that already made by the de-
partment itself and the courts. The
minority party did not expect to secure
the investigation, but members do expect
to get opportunity to fill the Congress
sional Record full Of speeches to be sent
broadcast over the country for campaign
purposes.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31
Death of Mrs. Currier

Mrs. Mary A (Burri.) Carrier widow
of the late John Currier, died At her
home on Parsmsn Hill on Monday, Mar.
l4th, eyed sc years. The deceased was
born in Clinton and was married 10 early
life to Wallace futile of Canaan, and Of
this union was born one sor, y. y.
Tuttle, now living IN Csnasr. About
IS years since she married John Currer,
who died in 1899. To them were born q
daughter, Mrs. Kate c. Hill and one
son, John Currier. of the tirm Of Arnold
& Currier of this place: and with this
son and daughter the deceased had made
her home for most ot the years since her
hus bann's death. Mrs. Currier had beer
in poor health for long time and for
this reason The number who were able to
meet and know her was not large but
such as had her acquaintance speak Of
her only in terms OF commentator.
The funeral was held Wednesday SITTER
noon, the 10th, conducted by the Rev.
DR.. Spencer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31

The Railroad Commissioners of Maine
are not able to see any good reason for
granting an extension of the broad
gauge Portland and Rumford Falls rail-
road from Oquossoc to Rangeley a dis
lance of nine miles and connect that
road with the narrow gauge Phillips and
Rangeley road. They say that public
convenience does not require the con-
structon of the road and therefore they
deny the right to build. This is a de-
cision decidedly in the interest of the
franklin County narrow gauge system
of railway and we are not prepared to
say it is not correct and right. The
more railroads the better if they are
needed but a railroad without a field of
utility is not desirable.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31
Solon.

Mr. P. S. LoDgley was at Skowhegan,
Friday, on business.
Mr.. Asher Davis arrived home from
the woods, the last of the week.
Malon Patterson, David Rowell and
P. ). Longley were summoned to court
at Skowhegan, Tuesday, on the Daniei
Badger case.
A. E. Whipple has sold his house Oh
North Main St. TO the Congregational
church to be used as parsonage.
Judge Buswell went to Bingham.
Thursday night, to be absent several
days.
Timothy Smith and ". q. Soper have
moved into their new house on North
Main St, and Turner Davis has moved
his family into the house vacated by Nj.
Smith and which Hr. Davis purchased
in the winter. We understand that Mr..
J, A. Rice is soon TO move his family
into the house with Mr.. Davis.
David Baker, one Of the oldest men in
town, passed away. >uuday He has
been in very poor health for years, and
for the past two years has been with his
daughter, Mrs Vim. stewart Mr..
Baker was one of cur most respected
ClNlLeus' ne Was mem Der oil North
Somerset Grange. The funeral was
held, Tuesday morning.
Mrs Asa B Walker passed away. sun
day night. after short Illness with
pneumonia Mr. Walker is himself sick
in bed with grip aud threatened with
pneumonia. He has the deepest sym
patty of everyone They have two
small child en-. Mrs. Walker was
member of North Somerset Grange.
Lewis Whipple of Waterville and
Albert Whipple, who was in Orono. to-
gether with their sisters. Inez and Elya
nipple, who were in Massachusetts,
were called home, last week, by the
sickness of their grandmother, Mrs.
Jane "hipple.
Mr.. and Mrs W {. Robinson and Mr..
and Mrs ". {. Emery Il North Ans5u
were in town, sunday, attending Mrs
Whipple's funeral
:. F. NcInure WAS called 10 skowhe-
gan, Saturday. by the Illness Il his
father, George McIntire, ami word has
been received here that be has SINGS
died MIR McIntire was for many years
a resident of this town.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Sterling Il car
atunk were III town. saturday and san-
day visiting friends
A G. Dlnsmo # Bingham Was N
town, sunday.
TO CTRF 4 CaIpIN on DAY
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31
Corporation Affairs.

The annual corpora On meeting Ia to
be held In Coburn hall Monday afternoon
next, the fourth Of April, az o'clock.
The warrant for this meeting is published
on page 7 of this paper.
The annual report showing the fnar
cisl standing and affairs Of the corpora
ton has been printed and will be ready
for distribution within few days.
The assessment for all corporation
purposes for the past year aggregated
IS 3146
The receipts and expenditures appear
aa follows.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31

but this verdict was set aside and new
rial granted by the law court on motion
OF the defense. Forrest Goodw win ESQ.
for plaintiff and ). W. Gould Esq, for
d, Tense.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31

The following from the Portland Ar
gus does not exhibit wonderful amount
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31
The Som e.set Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

n aurrH K. K. MCNEELIE.
o. SMITH & CO., PUBLISHERS,
t4e wArER STREET, skoWHEGAN ME-
apyKBTIsMK NTs;-bus and legal adver
x,eemest Is inserted at reasonable rates, adjusted
n che space used, and the position given.
Prices quoted on application.
Cards of Thanks and Resolutions OF hespec1
inserted at cents per line.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
When paid In advance.
fsvA war ISL. 80 Blk months, .....-.....7oc.
Three months, --...-...3Sc.
si.7b will be charged II not paid until end OF year
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31

twenty-five thousand acres of corn
lands in Central Indiana were flooded
early this week A trifle hard on corn
growers.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31

Senator Hale and Representative Bur
leigh have our thanks for valuable pub
lie documents.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31

The corporation was obliged to make
one extraordinary expenditure OF COZ
siderable magnitude, the rebuilding Of
the steam fire engine. This, with the
freight on the same, amounted to
81 66l n.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

The engineers make their usual report.
They consider the department in good
condition at this time. II consists of
chief and two assistant engineers. a
steamer, hook and ladder and hose COM
pany of Is men each, with an engineer
and fireman for steamer, making total
of 80 men in the department.
There has been Is, $50 feet OF hose laid
at fires and trials during the past year.
We have been obliged to dispense with
about 500 feet of hose on account Of bad
leaks, and we would recommend the
purchase of 1000 feet Of new hose.
There were Il alarms during the vesr
Just ended, which is about an average
number. Some OF the fires were extra
hard to get at, and have used more feet
of hose than usual also we have been
handicapped from lack of pressure and
frozen hydrants. We would recommend
that the hydrants should be looked after
and kept In more serviceable condition.
We wish to thank the officers and men,
bers for promptness in responding to
calls, also their strict attention to duty
at fireg and trials
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31

Trke Laxative Bromo Outline TShiets Al
druggists refund the money II il 81 t cure
+ ". Grove 5 signature Is - each Rex. 1tc-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-03-31
Somerset s. j. Court.

DECEMBER TRRn, 1904.
ANDREW P. wIswELL, c. j. Presiding.
Wn. II SREKINs, Clerk.
GEORGE W. COVER, County Attorney.
c. o. BARRows. Stenographer.
ALPRKp Il. LANG, Sheriff.
ANGLER L, GOODWIN MessenRer
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-10-27
iNCREAeE IN CASUALTIES
Danger Of Railroad Travel Pas Been
Termed Alarmino

WASHINGTON a report issued
by tho Interstate commerce commits.
sion shows that the total numter of
casualties to persons on railroads in
tho United States during the fiscal
year ending June 30. 1905, was $3.50,
comprising 3,797 killed and 51,343 in.
ju~el. Th's shows a large incre 2sc.
The totcl number OF col isions and de-
railments was 1921 involving So
SS3 or Of damage to cars, engines
and 70 dway. This is an increase OF
64S c.l i5!on5 aud GCralments.
The casualties were an incl ease Of
2S3 killed and of 5,3CG injured over
the preceding year. -Four hundred and
tweny OF those Killed were pass IN
gers and 1867 railroad employees and
OF tLose injured S,o77 were pass sengeTs
and 43,EGG r'ilroad employee. In
cluded in these figures are tho sta.
tistics for the last three months Of
the year, whi II shows q total of Gi7
xii ed and 114iS injured decrease
from the preceding quarter. These
figures Go not include casualties at
highway crossings. The report says:
"As the accident bulletins are Is
sued TO furnish tho public with facts,
this exhibit of the dangers of rai'ro2d
travel is an exhibit which the most
conservative must agree should be
termed alarming, and will not be maGe
the subject of comment in this place,
but it will bo proper to observe that
each succeeding bulletin adds ma.
terribly to the mass OF evidence going
on 80 enforce the observations aui
recomm eDdations which were made in
the last annual report Of the commits
sion"
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-10-27
WHERE I3 THE MONEY
Superntendent Benedict to See What
Becomes Of School Funds

MUSKOC ED: Tlc ques ion OF
what becomes of tho surplus mon y
which is turned over to the govern
mcat by Il. 7. Harr soo, clerk OF thr
wss tern distr ct United States court,
is the subject of some speculation
here. The statute provides that
after the c'erl of the court and his
assistants draw their salaries out OF
the receipts from fling records, the
su y lis shall go iato the school fund
II the distr ct whore the money was
collected. j. u. Benedict, superiuteu-
dent OF schools in Indlin Territory
says IL any Of this money has been
turned into the school fund he ras
not seen It. He will hive tho mat.
tor inyestig ted, as he dcs res 10 use
the m~nev for school purposes if H.
is titled TO it.
In eight months last year Mr.. Har.
rsCI turned over $1,000 in excess of
the salary of himself and assistants.
This year re win turn over about $50.
goo. 1t is estimated th"t at least
$4,000 will be paid TO the govern
ment this year from the four dis.
tri is.
asst winter congress appropriated
500 900 for school purposes in Infi2n
Territory and near'y SEQ schools were
established w tn It. II tuld &C.
cruing from the courts can be divert.
cd 10 its proper ca mel nearly as
many mDra schools can bo started
and supp ted wi h teachers next year.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-10-27
RIOT, NOT ROBBERY
Man Attempts to Collect eill With a
Knife and Gets Jailed

MUSkOGEE: An unusual case, in
which the acts Of one man were con.
strued under the laws OF Arkansas to
constitute riot. was disposed Of in
Judge Leekley's commissioners
court.
About two years ago Reed Vann
met an alleged deJtor, and, falling to
get his pay by peaceable means, is
said to have pressed long knife to
his throat and frightened him into
giving over all the money In his
pockets.
Vann was arrested OH q warrant
charging him with robbery, but
Judge Leekley found tlat tho offense
did not constitute robbery under the
Arkansas statute. as Vann was try
ing to get what belonged 10 him. The
judge then dug up the old statute on
riots which covers the case. Vann
pleaded guilty and is now serving a
thirty days jail sentence, which with
a fine Cf $50 was impo ei upon him.
o. =. rd teredoi-po". neutrality-suspicious.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-10-27
OPEN SEASON ANNOUNCED
Sanitary Board Fixes Dates From
November I 70 January

GUTHRIE: Henry Perry, territor-
ial cattle INSPECTOR, returned from
Washita county, where he plac I'd
eight herds Of cattle under quarantine
because C Texas fever infect on, ard
gave orders to the owners thereof to
clean up the pastures. The special
quarantines cover two and one-fourth
sections of land, I'll within nine miles
OF Cordeli.
The territorial live stock sanitary
board issued its annual proclamation.
declaring the open season to COM
mence on November / and continu.
ing until January /, 1905. During this
season there may be an interstate
movement OF cattle to and from Ok.
lahoma, with the proper inspection by
federal and territorial inspectors,
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-10-27
RAT BISCUIT KILLED HIM
Frisco Agent at Poteau, I. T., Thought
They Were Crackers

SOUTH McALESTER: A telegram
from Potesu announced tire do th Of
James Lord, the Frisco agent, under
peculiar circumstances. a consign-
ment of crackers was received there
by freight and the corner OF the bot
tom of one box was broken off, spill.
ing some of the crackers on the floor.
Mr.. Lord ate one Of the crackers and
was thown in.o a spasm. He d ed be-
fore physicians could arrive. An in
vest ga,ion showed that the crackers
had been prep'red MS rat externin-
ators. Fhe pastebosrd box in which
the crackers had been placed had been
marked poison, but there was no
mark on the individual crackers to
distinguish them from the ordinary
kiud,
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1904-10-27

MUSKOGEE: The merchants and
business men of Muskogee are con-
siderably worked up over the declsion
OF the court of appe2is h'nded down
at South McAlcster In regard to tribal
tax, and many OF them say they will
ta'e 1t to the court Of last resort be-
fore they will ply it. The ancu OF
money that can be coll ccted If the de-
cisi n st nds is enormous. Tie tax is
on h If OF ore per CEN, and where a
merchant has q big stock Of goods
and does big business tho payment