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The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04

views states that 1t Is not Republican
affair but is essentially non-partisan.
Many Of Its foremost promoters are well
known Democrats. l. is a deeply laid
and strongly supported scheme on the
part of the great corporations to capture
the Republican National Convention.
There has been little il any observable
popular sentiment anywhere among
genuine Republicans for the nomination
of any Republican except President
Roosevelt, says the Review, and it ques-
tions whether, even If the Hanna combi-
nation should be able to dictate the
votes of majority OF the delegates to
the Chicago convention, 1t would be
likely to nominate any other candidate.
The convention would not run the risk
of overwhelming defeat of the Republi-
can party for the sake of giving syndi-
Gates the satisfaction of defeating RoosC-
Welt The genuine Republicans of the
country will prefer to control their own
convention, concludes the Review. The
present indications are that the aforesaid
scheme to prevent the Republicans of
the country from carrying out their we'll
known intention to nominate Mr.. Roose-
welt, is badly shattered. Us true char
acter is getting to be pretty well under
stood.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04
EAsf Mercer.

Charles Berry OF Lewiston was ia tows
Friday night, as tn guest OF Mr.. and Mrs,
{. S. Pressey.
Harry Kilgore cut pine tree one day
last week which scaled 900 feet.
Elva Brown has gone to Waterville
where she will spend few weeks.
MIR. and N S. Eli Wells were 10 Water
VILE, Friday, as guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Gorhsm Carr.
Quite number from this vicinity at
tended church al New Sharon, last Sun
day, where Evanselis, Gale gave two i'm
pressive sermons. They were kindly
entertained by the New Sharon people.
Ansel Nickerson was 10 Watervile,
Friday, on business.
Mrs Carrie Walton was in Madison
few days last week, visiting al Alsoa
Waliou's.
Mrs Walton went to Madison. Mon
day. where she Will spend few weeks
with her son, Alison Walton. and family
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04
Bingham

Mrs. Cyrus Briggs was in town, Mon
day last.
The box soeiable and necktie party
given by the granRers last Saturday
evening, was an especially enjoyable at
fair with large attendance.
Herbert Pierce aud family are now at
home.
Mrs Joseph Pooler Is quite i'll in Mos
COW, her daughter, Mrs johnson, is
with her
Mrs. Joseph LaPoint Of The Fork
was in town, last week.
Thursday night a fine supper was
served by the men in grange hal. 10
good style. Proceeds from supper aud
socable netted tue congregational
church over seventeen dollars.
Iva Briggs. who has been working at
Skowhegan, ID now home al BHgg =
Landing
F Z. Haines was down river on bus.-
ness last Tuesday.
Lizzie Bean, who has been home for a
week, returned to DR.. Paul's, this week.
5. A. Dinsmore was in town the first
of the week.
Parties were out snow shOeing, Tues
day afternoon.
Monday nights blow made the roads
outside OF the village the worst they
have been for the winter.
A large amount of birch is being haul
cd into the dowel mill and of pulp some
is landed on the banks of the river and
come is loaded on the cars
Only nineteen degrees below zero,
Tuesday morning.
The selectmen will commence their
annual settlement for the town Of Bing.
lam, Tuesday, Feb 10.
Village schools will close the 10Th OF
Feb. for a vacation.
Much interest is shown in the log
hauer, which has not yet commenced to
haul, but makes a subject for comment,
both favorable and otherwise Ii is ex-
pected that it will get to work next
week.
Mrs John Norris and daughter are in
town for few weeks, the daughter is
receiving medical treatment.
Miss Kuowlton of Skowhegan has been
visiting her sister, Miss Edith Knowlton,
teacher of the Intermediate school
F. E. Baker pals visit of few days
to his daughter, Mrs. Caddie Andrews OF
Pleasant Ridge.
The present week is being observed as
a week of prayer at the congregational
church. Rev. w. A. Richmond assisted
by Rev. Fisher of Dexter are conducting
the meetings.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04
Death of Henry w. Lander.

The Chicago throt ice of January l6 b
gives an account OF the death OF Judge
Henry W. Lander at Beaver Dam, Wis
consin. He WAS born In Brighton, Som
erect county, Me, in 1926, moved to
Dodge county in 1849 locating at Juneau,
where he reside until 1852, when he went
TO beaver Dam and began the practice of
law. He was mayor Of Beaver Dam for
five terms, city attorney for several
years, district attorney for Dodge county,
state senator 10 1868 and again In 1869,
United States court commissioner for q
number OF years, also circuit court COM
missioner.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04

Gen. Luke Wright has been inaugural
ed to succeed Gov. Taft at Manila with
considerable pomp and ceremony. He
was second in command during his pre-
decessor's rule and 1t is understood his
plan of work will be similar. Gov. Taft
has announced that his policy has been,
and will be as secretary OF war, 1.-The
Philippines for the Fllipinos". This is
a good policy and we are glad to have
it announced publicly and with authority.
We believe the Filipinos should have just
as large a measure Of authority as they
are capable OF exercising even to the ul-
innate control of the government Of that
country, as soon as they are competent
to handle 1t with safety. American
brains must for a long time rule there
and American capital must he utilized to
develop the country as well as brains
govern it.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04

Secretary Roots exit from the war
department WIS with flying cOlors. He
is one of the able men of the country
and Of the century and has added to his
laurels as secretary of war. The office
is an exceedingly difficult one to fill. 1t
Is hard one even to rattle around in, as
more than one man has found to his sor-
row. Secretary Taft, who succeeds Mr..
Root, has had wide experience as put
lie man. His course as governor OF the
Philippines commerds him to tie people
OF this country for the more arduous
office upon which he has entered.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04

The Ladies' Circle have recently held
a very pleasant social and elected new
board OF officers. They will meet Feb.
18th with Mrs. Jefferson Savage.
CONGREGATIONAL.
Morning worship Sunday at 10 45 /;
Sunday school at 1900 all are welcome /;
Young Peoples Alliance at O'Clock,
evening service In the chapel at 7 the
society Of Junior Endeavor will meet
In the vestry at O'Clock, Sunday after
noon. The mid-week service at 730 on
Thursday.
This Thursday evening there will be
a parish meeting Of the Congregational
society in the vestry at 80.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
At Christian Science Hall, w. B. Stew So
ard block, 30 Water ST. Church ser
vices at 10 Al a m, subject "Soul "
Sunday School 1l.45 a. N. All are wei
come.
Regular church services Of the Chris
tian Science society will be held In their
rooms over Geo. Simpsons store on
Water ST., Sundays, II a. 10, and Wed
nesday evenings at 80. The rooms will
be open Wednesdays and Saturdays
from 2 80 to p. m. also Saturday even
ings from I TO as a reading room. The
public are cordially invited.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04
SkOwhegan Grange.

The newly elected officers of Skow-
hogan grange No. 208, were installed
Wednesday evening, January 27, in their
Pleasant street hall and there was large
attendance. Visitors were present from
several neighboring oranges including
Victor, Canaan and Somerset. w. b.
" hitter, past master, and past master
of Somerset Pomona, acted as installing
officer, assisted by Charles H. Gardner
and Chloe E. Gardner as aids. The fol
lowing is list of the officers:
Lester II. Packard, master; Fred r.
Hill, overseer; Ella II. Crowell, lecturer;
Joseph L. Steward, steward; Tilda Blu.
ker, chaplain; Edwin D. Packard, treas
urer; Clara B. Leavitt, secretary; D. G.
Spofford, gatekeeper; Nell l.. Leavitt,
ceres; Georgia A. Hill, pomona; Elsie b.
Steward, flora. w. Scott Parkman,
who had been elected assistant ste ward
and Eugene A. Parkman, who had been
chosen lady assistant steward, were not
able to accept these Offices and the va
cancies will be filled by an election later
After the officers were installed an
interesting program was carried out,
consisting of music by the choir; read
ing, Miss Nellie White; recitation, Miss
Nell l.. Leavitt; song, male quartet
Supper of cold meats, pastry and coffee
was served.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04

Twenty millions dollars is respec' =
able sum to represent the annual ex-
ports from the United States to a coun-
try so far away as Russia Is. This is
the amount for the year that has just
ended. This Ia more than double the
amount OF exports to that country In
1901, the year duties upon merchandise
from this country to Russia were adj
vanced, and Is also double the average
for many years. Imports from Russia
have also greatly increased since that
time. In 1903 they were $l0,907, 1916,
against 81, 1853, S74 in 1901. Thus the
total commerce between the United
States and Russia in the calendar year
1903 exceeds 80 million dollars.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04
COMING Events.

fe5. :, Basse' Ball gaaes.
f.. +, Beginning II M.t.4sotes amp
meeting, salvation AruY
feb Z, Monthly meeting II ~ Ha.4rr
Ceb.
feb 8, ooeIal Circle af.ae n. Z. c6.,.u-
ie5 =, Regular meeting 4 tie y = H.
To- 10, sefss.s.
ret II, Iean improvement. -ozie.H
1t. - Benet, entertainer, q ME
Lillian Corf
F. y, Woman Gu.
r.. -, tnala, Heeaag u - Haine
Ie=eis,ra [ Woman S.55s az fs.s.e.3.
20. g. ilsaes H9aug f4c'1res#
Mach Z, 4He-u ei.s course, g.a.Is
Ladies -smFseu, Orchestra.
March =. faaaslar J-tI.se Singers an In
fer.al Cr.hes'fs.
&ar u, Annual Ts4a Meeting
apr. b. las, Name Methodist Caafz-rct-
p.ttsfelG
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04

The prospect for more extensive cul-
tivation of the potato crop in central
Maine, the coming season, is good.
Commissioner Gilman is of the opinion
that more will be planted in the State
outside of Aroostook than ever before.
Farmers are finding that they can raise
potatoes as successfully in other parts of
the state as on the famous Aroostook
soil, providing the same methods are
employed. 1t is noted that one ARGOS
took county man has just purchased a
800 acre farm in Chelsea, which adjoins
Augusta, and will enter into potato rails
ing on large scale.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04

The program for the meeting of Feb
ruary 10 will open with music by the
choir; reading by c. D. Miller from Hol-
man Day; recitation, Miss Eva NJ. Ames;
question, Resolved, that Japan is jubti-
fled in declaring war with Russia"
opened by S F. Emerson, followed by
A. r. Smiley, E. g. Varney, b. A. Saw
yer and others; song, Miss Hazel #.
Leavitt; reading, Mis- Della A. Sanford.
1t is hoped that Geo. NJ. Twitchell of
Augusta will be present at this meeting
and give an address.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04

Certain daily papers have given cur
rency to the report that Congressman
Littledeld proposed to leave Congress
and go into the practice of his profession
in Boston. He has stated, however, to a
representative of the Lewiston Journal,
that there is nothing in it; no foundc-
ton for the report that he intends to
resign and practice law. Mr.. Littlefield
ought to know. Maine people would be
sorry to have him leave Congress.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04

Many New England cotton mills are
running on short time for various rea-
sons; low water, high price of raw cot
ton, and the eastern demand seriously
reduced from fear OF war between Rus
sia and Japan. The curtailment of pro-
duction in the large Biddeford mills is
attributed to the latter. War disturbs
affairs fearfully and over a wide extent
OF territory.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04
Not Guilty.

A verdict of not guilty was found, late
Tuesday, in the trial of Everett Socka-
basin and Newell p. Francis, Pleasant
Point Indians, charged with the murder
of Joseph Socalexis, Penobscot Indian
from Old Town, Nov 20. The prison
ers were discharged by Justice Freder-
ick A. Powers soon after the verdict
was made known. The trial was one of
the longest ever held in Washington
county. Seven days were required to
hear evidence and the attorneys occu
pied an entire day with their arguments
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04

The extra mileage Congress had in
view to take, because of the session call
ed In November, proved too big a load
and no man seemed to be inclined to
stand up for 1t. 1t was eliminated from
the appropriation bill on which it had
been placed as an item.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04
ENTERED As SECOND GLASS NAIL NATTER.

Roosevelt by reclamation" Is now
the general prediction of Republican
senators and representatives as to the
nomination for President to take place
at Chicago in June. That Is about as
Maine would like to see 1t 60.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04

Hon. William c. Whitney, President
Cleveland's secretary of the navy, died
in New York, Tuesday, after having an
operation performed for appendicitis on
Saturday last. He was man of great
business activity, one of the foremost
men of his party and very popular in
business and political circles.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04

A strong, healthy, active constitution
depends largely on the condition of the
liver. DeWitt's Little Early Risers not
only cleanse the system but they
strengthen the action of the liver and re-
build the tissues supporting that organ.
They never grippe and yet they are abso-
lutely certain to produce results that
are satisfactory in all cases. Sold by
Geo. K. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04

Affairs between Russia and Japan are
nearing climax. The two powers are
on the verge of war. Whether it can be
averted is the problem in which the
world is deeply interested. The indica-
ton is now that Russia's reply to Japan
will be made within a very few days.
LIS import is awaited with the greatest
interest.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04

The Maine Central has given notice of
decrease in hours of lsbors of 10 per
cent with corresponding reduction to
pay in the shops of the company at
Waterville.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to express our gratitude to
those who so kindly assisted us during
the sickness and death of our mother,
and to the Rebekahs and friends for
their beautiful fl rral gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. NJ. SAWYER.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04

Wood represented the lodge Of Green
vile Of which Mr.. Newton was a mem
Der. Thanks are due Mr.. and Mrs
Chas Holden Of >ko~hegan at whose
home he was, Tor their good care and
administering to his wants 10 hts last
sickness
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04

Madame Nordica, the prima donna,
who IN private life is Mrs. Lillian M.
Doeme, was Feb Is; granted an inter
locutory of divorce by Justice Bischoti
in the Supreme court In New York.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04

Thirty weavers went on a strike at the
North Vassalboro wooden mills, yester-
day.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04

la mentioning what is called the
"Hanna movement" the Review Of Re-
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04
The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

T. n. snrrH E.. MoNEELIR.
I. o. SMITH & CO., PUBLISHERS,
40 WATER STREET, SKOWHEGAN ME-
MISREPRESENTATION and legal adVer
x4eement t. inserted at reasonable rates, adjusted
ID the space used, and the position given.
Prices quoted on application.
Cards Of Thanks and Resolutions OF Respect
Inserted at cents per line.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
When paid in advance.
CSna veal, ....s1.60 Six months, .......,....76c
Three months, ............3Sc.
siTb will be charged II not paid until end OF year
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04
UNIvERsALIsT.

Services as usual next Sunday, begin
ming with worship and including sermon
by the pastor, at l0:45; Sunday school
convenes at II m. meeting OF the Junior
Union at four O'Clock, subject, The
Bible; Y. p. c. U. meeting at 6 p. m ,
topic, The Value of Christian Charac-
ter; at 7 o'clock the W. c. II. U. invite
the public to union service at the
Methodist church.
At the recent meeting Of the Y. p. C..
L. the following officers were elected :
Pres, F. W. Higgins; vice president,
ID wight A. Ball; Sec, Willie Simpson ;
Treas, Harold Larry; chairman of de-
votional committee, Clara B. Varney /;
lookout committee, Donna Tozler; social
committee, Mrs. d. A. Ball. A substar-
tial increase In membership is recorded
for the past year and the Union is well
equipped to do an excellent work in the
future.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-02-04
HANDLES MESSIAH. :"
Ne Production Of tho Oratorio by III,
Festival Chorus Tuesday Evening.

ortunate indeed is the city OF 1000
)ple that has chorus capable Of pro
cling Handles mastcrr.ccc as it was
scented at the College Street Congrega-
nal Church Tuesday night to an audi
CO that filed the auditorium. Mr..
htcrhouse. Mr.. Cornell and last of all
=. Chapman. the conductors who have
en- here FROM week to week to drill
chorus during the winter all have
'naifcd on how well the singers had
'c music of the most difficult oratorio
hand; it only remained, therefore. FOR
audience of music lovers to add their
Hise and show by cordial applause
CIR pleasure. Each one Of the inspiring
orusr5 seemed 10 be better and grrnder
an the ono preceding, tho series culrn-
ling in the grand IIalleuiah which a
ltcr has wei called the "grandcst cry
JOY in choral literature"
ne SoloiS;s were Miss Mabel Barker
Il airs. D. {. Landry Of Montreal aud
* i.aguall and G. s. Cornell Of this
n.y. Mr.. Chapman declares Miss Bar
-F T." he n singer OF much promise and
80 ono in Tuesdays audience is likely
20 question his statement. Good in ali
h"r NJ "h"ts IL was III the beautiful SOLO
u Know That nv Rcdoomer I1vntb'
that Miss ldrkcr's clear soprano was
hoard ~ best advantage. Mrs. I.audr, is
no stranger to burlington audiences. The
alto numbers in The Messiah arc r,~-
ticulariy sweet ana they were So ,rel
surg last evening chat AIRS. Landry was
coinp'licd to several times ackno wi, ripe
the cordial applause that greeted her Of
forts. and :li5 Notwithstanding tn. fact
tiiit She was suffering from "a cold con-
ttdcted during It nvc hours delay IN ,
showbank willie coming 10 this city.
NJ laguall took the tenor solos
on a DAY notice ana some OF them were
necessarily omitted for lack OF time
/" Whlch to practice them. \ single
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-02-04
NEW YORK FASHION LETTER
prevniiinu Fashions in EcahGcar--
Prominent Features for TrimWiT.
-SwaEger skirts.

Now York. jan. S1.--Warm and corr
Portable tuques ana tirhdu+ of fur or Of
cloth and trimmed with fur are worn
a great deal now. one shown ~ Of light
gray cloth trimmed with squirrel ~,
chinchlla fur around the brim; another
one. Of brown cloth, is hprdercd "! II
alb or moleskiu. Some hats arc made
utirclY of chuchill1. llolcskiu, seals kin
Persian lamb or sable, and, with a
velvet flower Of hri ;ht color re almost
inVariably h,coming. Ermine trimmed
toqucs ana turbauS are not becoming to
every style OF beauty for many COM
plcNions caru1t stand tho test of juxta-
Pos tion to dazzling white, some SOUR
rel hats, however, look quito well when
trimmed with crminc.
Ctlpro1 hats ALWAYS look more attrac-
tve With the rough, hard wear gowns
then hats Of sorbrn color Rcd cloth
hats trimmed with fUr, on beaver on tclt
hats iH suhducG reds or hldcs give a
pl'reing erect with Scotch cheNi0tS and
frlcZes Infortunatolr those colorod iolt
and beaver hats come usually - either
tun bright or 700 dul cJlorS and for that
reason il - rather difficult to make the
proper eclo"'i.u u.
Beaver. f,lt and cloth hats. with or
without fur. are The most practical and
rcr,ic"thie hats for hard wear. Velvet
is rot good material for that purp'se,
as 1t is ruined by -lOW or rain. cloth
ana velvet hata trimmed with fur, tulle
or lace are greatly in demand.
VOQue ANA turhaG 81. .pc- arc fHVorite
st,.'cs f,ut thorc. are ;leo ,ono attractive
sharos In the fat plateau fleet which are
usually becoming tlonph norhlps NOT
IL the height Of fashion A. thcv 10 mot
become oycrr face they require careful
choosing With refororce to m. waar.r.
The trimming must he 80 arraueed as
TO give the hat som, hoi,ht ar tine rat
VIM lack style
Tho newest stvlc5 Of hats are rather
larger in the crown or head size ana
are 10 "a greater extent made (, fiji the
head than In former years
While dunr loros arc inc, r,, ,h
most Fashionable thn,. for trim,nnp mr.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-02-04
TIE WILL OF TIL GEAR IN
GERMANY.
tuss!mn poii.icni i1citiNca Ta'<cn
from rruNsian cities, and the Kali
ser Approves of tb. Sensational


word has been passed around ampnE
iHusSlah Students eAlIes, 4. hugh 'Nr@
that jAcy az npe sale IA Gr..""hS. 'oine
Ait'c moved to 9wit1eiland, h"!a' o.
fianee, or EusldnI. others are ptepaI-
mB TO leave. 1hcy regard tine couAtr}
as no longer n.utrAl. Strange thIii-a
nave happeneu duiIns rec MT Wc"hs. Las
SLAMS NI.oated on oiNcla OF Expulsion at
niesSoil, at irciOurs. 1T 70. II, were
taken by police ana thrust across the
h"Saltr frontier ihry have lcNo:,npr'
octh heard oT. Inc PRESUMPTION is ma
i'uS l"n police, waiting at places agreed
upon wan tht German n' ice, took llrm
hld ln'W No.cc!ess teepius.
'"Wicil"ry searches and seIGIrcs have
t"fnn l-cr, 'ptc!d.'y IN Np.r-H5rr- lni
StuItA"lt' ia i" SEES "1'r" cprr,spoaioiDc
tr hetiCrr of 1t hInd iprh"d"u IN l,G9-
STA was b.!'fr3 to exist ih" office rf
the I.NoncznucHIo' at .tutt-.ut Was
entered tAice Weeks ago ANA .lrcLld.
Ih" subscription hsts ard cops 1s hand
were tahch. the Detoho@ud. lia ia d,
RUSSIAN rrVolu,onar, paper Of moderate
tcuaenoi"a. StruNr, D.r editor aims al,
tn dNelopmcnt ira RUSSIA of p4r-amcn-
tuN !rstlt tion~ from th' oNiSt.r- g. asst
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