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The San Francisco call., 1904-11-22

PORTLAND. Nov. 2L-Not in recent
years. If ever before, has there been
such at0ncoUrse Of people at a trial in
a United States Court in this city as
that which Witnessed the beginning Of
the widely known land fraud cases OF
the Government Of the United States
against Emma /. Watson, Marie Ware,
s. A D. Ruter. Horace G. Mckinley,
y. W. Tarpley. Harry @ Barr, Frank
H Wolgamett and others
The examination Of jurors was con-
Quoted by Thomas O'Day Of counsel
for the defense, and by United States
District Attorney John z. Hall on the
part Of the Government Contrary 70
expectation the selection Of a jury was
not a difficult task The jurors were
asked the usual questions and in ad-
dition stress was laid upon the senti-
uent OF the talesmen regarding the
conviction Of a woman. They were
asked II their verdict would be infiu-
enced BY the fact that there are two
women defendants in the case.
Il required but two and q half hours
% secure the necessary twelve men and
when the work was completed Hall
stated that as he had expected that IL
would require at least all day he was
not prepared 20 commence his opening
argument and at his request the case
went over until tomorrow.
The jury which viii try the case is
as follows: +. A. Griffin, stockman of
Dufur; John b Bridges, contractor OF
Portland; J. L Howard, stockman Of
Heppner; J. L. Farmhouse, stOckman
Of Wheeler County; G. H. Newell Of
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-22
PLANNED TO WED
MISS ELLA GESTERLING
Inquiry Made Into Girls Suicide
and Death Of the Rail-
road Nan

CINCINNATI, Nov. 21.-Coroner
Weaver to-day began an inquest IN the
case OF c. A Parker, vice president Of
the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
and Pere Marquette railroads, who fell
dead in his Office here on Wednesday
last No autopsy was held at the time
Of his death, as no request was made,
and the death certificate gave no cause
Of death. merely saying inquest pend
ing"
CHICAGO. Nov 21.@Suicide, while
temporarily insane over the loss of
her betrothed, was the verdict of the
COroner's jury to-day IN the case Of
Lila Gesterling, whose dead body was
found Saturday in the girls apart
rlents At the Vendome Hotel The
death OF the young woman, according
70 The police theory, may have been
lne result Of a suicide agreement en-
tered into by the dead girl and Charles
a Parker Of Cincinnati, a well-known
railroad official. Parker died suddenly
IN Cincinnati under circumstances that
might indicate that he had taken his
Own LIE The inquest in the case Of
.A.ss Gesterllng. however, failed to
BRING out any confirmation of the al
legged pact
Miss Gesterling was formerly one of
Parkers srenOgraphers in Denver and
the friendship existing between them
was strong enough TO cause comment.
ne result was the girls removal to
Chlcago- Correspondence between
Parker and the young woman was m
telcepteo by J. H Parker. the 2O-vear-
cd son Of the railroad official. In this
manner, II IS said. the young man
learned that his father contemnlated
obtaining a divorce in order that he
might marry Miss GesterIing. Grief
over this discovery and a feeling of
shame AT the fathers entanglement
we're the causes. Il is believed. of the
sons suicide recently IN St Louis.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-22
FELL AND BROKE HIS RIBS.
But CONTINUED To SLEEP
Aged Man Then Walked Quarter OF
a Mile. When Policeman
Awakened Him.

BROOKLYN, Nov. 21=To fall If
teen feet from a window to the ground
in his sleep, to break three ribs and
his right arm and receive a serious
cut over the eye. and then. still asleep,
to get on his feet and walk a quarter
of a mile before being discovered and
awakened by policeman. was the ex-
perience of Charles McCauley. 65 years
old, early to-day. The sOmnambulist
was found wandering on a distant
street. His face and body were cover
ed with blood, but the officer had to
shake him violently TO awaken him.
He was taken to the hospital in a seri-
Gus condition.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-22
TELLS OF EXECUTION OF Will.

witness for the proponents. As one Of
the witnesses to the contested will he
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-22

health and Of sound MUD. Mrs. Dolbeer re-
mained in good health till few months before
her death
Miss Warren was employed as teacher and
-overness when Bertha was years OF age.
and afterward became her assistant compan-
ion and friend. Their relations grew TO be OF
the most close and affectionate character.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-22
New California Postmaste,s

WASHINGTON. Nov. 21-A new
postohice has been established at Or
cutt. Santa Barbara County, George
Ferguson postmaster. Ray z. Murphy
has been appointed postmaster at Es-
psrto; 9. 2. Barter has been ap-
pointed postmaster at Manhattan.
Los Angeles County.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-22
Clot, hes for
Thanksgiving

Thursday is Thanksgving-the American feast
day. when cheerful groups gather around the table and
thoughts revert to pleasant visions and happy memories
On such day the best of clothes are in order
and by best we mean the best you afford to
We are not all equally blessed with earthly posses
SionS Some can afford more-otherS less.
But it matters not in our store We are prepared
with every grade of wearing apparel to meet every ones
need
We sell to physicians, lawyers, merchants and
mechanics great number trade with us because they
save money and many who do need to consider the
price clothes because they get good Clothes
This is eyerybodys store because anybody can get
the particular clothes he likes at the price he wishes to pay
The store will be open until 10 o'clock "Wednesday
evening and closed all day Thursday.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-22

Lake View; A. z. Austin, merchant Of
Woodburn; A. Blevins of Albany; J. G.
Weatherly. farmer Of Wallowa County;
c. H Duncan. farmer of Baker Coun-
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-22

ty; ". H. Dilley, contractor of Benton
County; I. NJ. Foster, farmer of Clat-
sop County, and Richard Waugh,
stockman of Umatilla County.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

The fifth annual session of the Maine
Association OF Colleges and Preparatory
Schools opened at the University Of
Maine, Orono, Friday forenoon. with an
attendance Of $50 principals and instruc-
tors in the high schools and colleges OF
the State. The members spent the fore
noon in looking over the college build
ings. At noon q lunch WAS served In the
gymnasium, after which the meetings of
the several sections were opened.
The matter OF greatest interest WAS
the question of whether or not botany
should be placed on the same plane as
physics and chemistry as n requirement
for admission to college, being discussed
freely by leading science instructors in
the fitting schools OF the State.
General meetings were held in Bangor
in the evening and Saturday morning,
when the subjects taken up in prelimi-
nary way in the sectional meetings were
further discussed. The business meet
Ing was held Saturday.
Officers for the Maine Teachers Asso-
citation were elected late Friday after
noon as follows President, Prescott
w. Reyes, Bangor; vice president, d. T.
Hathorn, Wilton; secretary and treas
urer, NJ. p. Dutton, Augusta; cores
ponding secretary, Edna NJ. Lord, Ban
gor; member Of executive committee,
Herbert E. Poole, Bar Harbor.
The retiring secretary, J. p. Ryan, of
Calais, WAS eulogiz4d for the great eff1-
cheney Of his work.
Following the business meeting an ad-
dress was delivered by Principal Stesrns
of Andover, after which a reception was
rendered Miss Nora A. Smith, who deliv-
cred an address before the kindergarten
department during the day.
The evening was occupied by session
of the Association of Colleges and Pre-
paratory Schools. The attendance num-
bered about 500. Addresses were given
by Principal Marshall of the Old Town
high school, Principal Preston OF the
Brewer high school, Professor Foster
and President Hyde of Bowdoin, Prin-
cipal r. w. johnson of Coburn Classical
Institute. President Chase of Bates col
lege and Principal Thomas of Higgins
Cla oaipal Instifufn
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
Greater Safety on the Rail.

l. An extension Of the block system
as rapidly as practicable, and its strict
Interpretation on lines already blocked.
2. A radical reform In the train-order
system as applied to single-track roads,
or its entire abolition, substituting the
electric staff or table system, as has been
done In Great Britain.
3. The introduction of rigid rules
governing the hours of labor of railroad
EMPLOYEES engaged In train service.
4 The employment Of third man on
all modern high-speed locomotives.
8. An extension OF the practice OF
employing two conductors on heavy
high-speed traus, one to look after the
running Of the train exclusively and the
other to look after the tickets, as is now
the practice on several of the trsnscon-
tinental lines.
G. The employment of only experience.
ed men liz responsible positions.
7 An extension of second, third ana
fourth track mileage as rapidly as prac-
ticabe, TO accommodate the growing
necessities OF tratfic.-From RAILROAD
accidents In the United Ststes,' by Ed
ward A. Moseley, secretary of the In-
terstate Commerce Commission, in the
American Monthly Review Of Reviews
for November.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

The New York Herald is an indepen-
dent newspaper and supports Parker
this year For each presidential year il
has been in the habit OF giving an esti-
mate based upon the best information
obtainabe from reliable sources. 1t l.
not positive proof but is excellent evl-
dence that Roosevelt will win.
The Herald came out with its usual
forecast edition on Sunday. Il has MAD,
very close study Of he campaign and
predicts II handsome victory for Presi-
dent Roosevelt at the polls on TUESDAY
OF next week The HrrAd's figures give
Republican ticket 257 electoral votes ard
the Democrats 1853, with is votes prob
ably Republican, three probably Demo
cratic and 39--those of Nv York--un-
certain. Granting that the Democrats
should carry New York and get all OF
the other votes regarded rs probably
Republican and probably Democratic,
the Republican ticket would still be
elected by safe margin. The number
OF votes necessary for a choice Is 239.
The Herald also predicts Republican
majority 10 the House OF K representatives..
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
For the Reporter.
Suitably HonOfed.

Ga Wednesday, Oct. 28 b, Baker &
Marble OF Skowbegau placed granite
slab at the grave OF Valentine Holt
whose remains lie buried 10 Hampshire
Hills cemetery, Mercer. This marker
was erected BY the Valentine Holt So
ciety Of the Children OF the American
Revolution OF San Francisco, Cal. In COM
memoration OF the revolutionary service
ciety derives It's name.
Valentino Holt was born at AndOver,
Mass, December % 1863. The records
Of the Pension Office show, that In pur-
susnce of an agreement made between
his father and Capt Benjamin Parnham,
his brother-in-law Valentine was taken
IN a sleish from Wilton, y. g.. to which
place his family had removed, to Boston,
where Capt Fsrnhsm was stationed,
reaching there In February l777, and
Immediately entered into the service ss
as messenger and bearer OF dispatches.
Young Holt went to Danbury, Conn,
where he ijined Col. Tupper's Regiment
As Gen. BurgOyne WAS advancing from
TlcoDderoga, bis regiment WAS ordered
TO point near Saratoga. From thence
he was sent with important dispatches
to Adams. Berkshire Co., Mass. aud from
there to Wilton, \. II. o. his way h.
barely escaped being captured by the
English troops, but finsly reached hls
destination 10 safety. He participated
In IA Of 10 1iftr e.
IVY, under General Stark. He WAS dis
charged In November OF the same year,
re-enlisting IN July Of the following year
in captain Burrows Co, Col. Nichols
Regiment, raised 10 New Hampshire for
the defence of the Colonies. He WAS
honorablY mustered out, Oct. 22d, when
nearing his seventeenth birthday. H.
| filed his application for a pension up
wards of nifty years after ne left tn
army, and he lived to nearly round out
his four-score years dying at Mercer
December 6, 1870 He left many de-
scendanta, one of whom, Gertrude Holt
LIGHTHOUSE, his great-great-grandda
ter, a miss Of eleven years of age, resides
at Los Angeles, Cal. and is a member OF
the Society bearing his name.
The slab la of hammered granite hav-
ing bronze tablet in the center bearing
the following inscription -
Valentine Holt,
A Soldier OF the
! American Revolution
| l763-l40.
Erected by the
Valentine Holt Society
of the
Children of the American Revolution
OF San Francisco, Cal,
The success OF this undertaking has
beer assured through the help OF the
Eunice Framework Chapter, D. A. R. OF
Skowhegan In carrying out the wishes OF
the California Society in its patriotic
| work. -
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
Roosevelt and Panama.

Secretary Culburson of Texas tried hard
- make eapitAl OUT of letter written
President Roosevelt to the editor of
u r view OF r views, but 1t fell fat
wi h n dull lhud. This letter WAS 10 the
possession OF Senator Culberson and
other ID mocratic senators Mt the time
g he treaty with Panama WAS ratified last
winter; they said nothing about II, nor
would they nj this ime bur for the hope
hat its pub cation would inlure the
President with the people and drive
away voters from his support.
Following is the letter, marked "per-
sunal; :"
White House, Washington, Or. 10, '03.
NJ Dear Mr.. Shaw: ] enclose you,
purel, for your own information, copy
Of letter of september s, from our mln-
lister 10 Colombia. ] think it might In
lrrest YOU 10 see that there WAS abso-
lutelY NOT the slightest chance of
: curing by treaty any more thai We
to secure. The alternatives
we're 10 20 10 Nicaragua, against the ad-
CT III lhe great nal 1rlty OF engineers
."me of The Llost competent say ing that
We had better have 10 canal at this time
han go therefor else 10 lake the terri
% by force without any attempt nj
gefflug treaty. | Cast aside the prop
i ion made NJ this time 10 foment thu
: ces-iOn of Panama. Whatever other
verLments can do, the United States
4 III u go into the securing by such
u dethand means Of the cession. Pri-
vel, freely say to you that | should
r." dehghfed il Panama were All ndepen-
A. II sUale; or il il made itself so at this
moment; but for me to say 50 publicly
would amount TO an instigation OF re-
i, and therefore, cannot say it. With
srea regards,
Sincerely you're,
THEODORE ROO SEVELT.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
Disastrous Wrecks.

Carelessness is responsible for many
a railway wreck and the same causes are
making human wrecks of sufferers from
Throat and Lung troubles. But since the
advent of DR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, even
the worst cases can be cured, and hope
less resignation is 40 longer necessary
Mrs. Lois Cragg of Dorchester, Mass. is
one of many whose life was saved by DR..
Kings New Discovery. This great
remedy is guaranteed for all Throat and
Lung diseases by Geo z Sampson, Drug
gist Price SOC, aud 81 90 Trial bottles
free.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
A CITY Planting a Forest.

Los Angeles, CAL, has 5000 acres of
brush land called Griffith Park, which 1t
intends TO convert into commercial
forest. This will be the first instance OF
city 10 the United States creating a
forest. The practice Is quite common In
Europe, where the forest. parks have not
only contributed to the pleasure Of the
people, but have been more than self
supporting through their timber output.
Under its cooperative offer the Bureau
of Forestry had last summer at Los
Angeles four OF Its experts, making a
comprehensive planting plan for the
forest. This plan WAS completed at the
end Of September. The idea is to con-
vert N waste piece of land into produc-
tive forest, which will not only pay for
its creation and care through the sale Of
mature timber, but will prove constant
source OF pleasure and recreation for the
citizens OF Los Angeles. 1t is an entirely
practical plan, and Los Angeles deserves
credit for its progressive spirit. O.her
cities could very prohtab!y follow this
excellent plan.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
THE HoMK or Who'll

To the Conva1 esc cent 60
We hold out a helping hand t. the
sick who are slowly creeping back to
health. Vinol hastens recovery after any
severe sickness. After typhoid, pneu-
monia or La grippe, Vinol quickly restores
strength, creates appetite for nour-
ishing food, makes rich, red blood. and,
unlike old-fashi Cod Liver Oil and
Emu1s ions, does not upset the stomach.
1t tastes good. Try it on our guarantee
respectfully,
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

kEAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. Tn for
owing AZ III r-45 - - transfer. r.
comfy recorded is NJ county r+gi.ry:
K p.ef-' Ia. Z sseeart 20 Vim.
; e~arb 81; Il Z Ct0.s % ri N
Cooley ~ A.. sl
push ID. .. Chstal-r 10 JONI p
Lyf'ro, ell; Faux Bryant 10 joseph NJ.
Jordst, ell
Abe. 600. ". Poland 70 p :
Polaud, 81; wv +. W,mas to Gu
seribtef, al BY L. N4-gu {, a 10
Geo SefioDet. S175
soioi-H ;. Cont 10 John H NJ
t.gr, el; Il. Roweii 10 ". b WHIT
Ter e d 81 H. ;. GrauI 70 Fl. B.
Curtis 81.
Skowbrg-a-F. P. Pencil 10 A1s4I
Hol~sy. 81; w. B. Whittier 10 A. h.
R2"eli g al, a.
F4uf-ld-F. B. Purinton 70 Wn. T.
Haiues. 81; ) A. Ne l. Wm. /. Haibe-.
81; J. " Hatch u Grrfru1~ Davis, 81.
Aoscow-James Frz.mmoas 10 c. A.
Young, $500.
Madtso' Fred z. Dslge., to A. G.
Barley, ell; A u B.s3eY 10 F. E.
Dakkeli, g " J.glEb 10 L.
Burweod, 81; I. II. Coy to F. NJ rup-
per, eS00; L. 3. Buse- % Z. Il. Clark,
81
New Portland-D ". Abbott to AZ.
Vose, 81
H4rmony-R. n. Barton 70 Ansman-
ia V. Ham, 54O0
NorridgeeecA-Iia K4ikht. to Fred
Knights, 81
Brigbfo'-E. Il. Hammond 20 J ?.
Holmsu. Slo0
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
No Poison In ChAmbcrlain's Cough
Remedy

From Napier New Zealand, HERALD:
Two years ago the Pharmacy Board of
New South Wales, Australia, had an
analysis made of all the cough medicines
that we're sold in that market. Out of
the entire lis. they found only one they
declared was entirely free from all
poisons. This exception was Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, made by the
Chamberlain Medicine Company, Des
Moines, Iowa, U. :. A The sbseRce of
all narcotics makes this remedy the
safest and best that can be had; and it
is with a feeling Of security that any
mother can give it to her little ones.
Cham berlain's Cough Remedy is espec-
tally recommended by its makers for
coughs colds, Group and whooping cough.
When taken in time It prevents pneumo-
MIA. This remedy is for sale by G X
FoQg, Druggist, Sko~hegan; l.. {. Will
Jams Athens; sullivan Newton. Jack
man.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

Bangor News: Oae OF the most prec.
iouS treasures about the University Of
Maine is Professor Gowell's pet hen.
which has laid 25l eggs during the past
year. II all heus were as industrious as
thlS spt OK led Plymouth Rock besuty,
men could make more money 10 raising
eggs than in selling stocks which yield
$40 per cent. year So famous lie this
busy bird that Commissioner Gilman has
caused her photograph 10 be printed ia
his latest report. She ia not ovef-nice
TO look at, any more than Russell Sage
or John d. Rockefeller, hut her record
is unsurpassed and uuequalled by any
other ben In the world. l. Is something
of distinction TO be hen, provided 1t
la the right kind Of hen.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
COMFORTING WORDS.
Many a SkOwhegan Household Will
Find Them So.

To have the mains and aches
- I'll L,.1. -.o..,I. 80
- M -
"IiteIl &C II ON @!i"o9 :
dangerous urinary disorders
is enough to make any kidney
suf4erer Grateful To tell how
~. o.ao4 ,La.o 80, 10
Drought dOoal VIII prove com
tortlng words To hundreds OF
SkOwheya7 readers.
- / Az" 90 'H"'a"' "a. met says
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

Thus far the Democratic party seem
to consist entirely Of statements in the
negative. We have been told what Par
ker will not do II he is President, and
what the party will not do II it gets into
power, aud at the same time we hav"
been given 70 understand that Parker l.
u good, strong man, who will do somt-
thing, but not the things Roosevelt has
done. But inasmuch as things which
Roosevelt and the Republican party have
done and propose to do in the future
cover surprisingly large ground, II
would be interesting TO know what the
evolutions of Parker would be outside
this forbidden territory.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
only Make a b.d Ms,ter Morse.

Perhaps you have neyer thought Of it
but the TACT must be apparent L. every
one that constipation i caused By a
lack OF water in the system and the use
OF drastic cafhartic- like The Old fashioned
pills only makes bad matter worse
hamberlalu's stomach and Liver Tab.
let's are much Il ore mid and gentle u
their effect, aud when the proper dose is
taken their action Is SO natural that one
can hardly realize it is the effect of a
medicine Try a p cent bptfie of them !;
For s@le BY. = K FoEg Druggist
Skowhegan; L. {. Williams Athens;
sullivan Newton, Jackm2n.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

Bridgton News: mo, dear, sprightly,
trsnk-spoken Lewiston sun. The News
can't join US In call for re-submission. "
But, disposed to be courteous and &C.
commodsting always, wen frankly tell
you why. "a bird in the hand is worth
two In the BUSH" We've got prohibit
ton; we want it; it is the only correct
method of dealing with the liquor traffic
and we propose to keep il. An over
whelming majority OF the people Of
Maine believe this. They have taken
their position, fortified 1t and propose to
hold It at all hazards.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
A Card.

W., the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund rhp money IN n 50-cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar II
il fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee % cent bottle TO prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
f. W BUCKNAM. r Fl. WING,
GEO. E. SAMPSON, G.. r. FoGG,
w, FL. FULLER
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

II was troubled with constipation and
stomach troubles, lost flesh, my COM
plexion was ruined; HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain lea brought back M health
and complexion."-Mary Allen, st.
Louis. 35 cents. e. T. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
Terms of Courts.

supreme judicial third Tuesday in March,
and 'eptember and fourth Tuesday in December. Civil
and Criminal.
Probate:-The second Tuesday OF each month
County Commissioners The first Tuesday in
dsrch and August and the second Tuesday in Decem-
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
Not Sick DnY Since.

~ was taken severely sick with kidney
trouble | tried Ali sorts of medicines,
none of which relieved me. one day
saw an ad of your Electric Bitters and
determined to try that. After taking a
few doses felt relieved, and soon there
after was entirely cured, and have not
seen a sick day since. Neighbors of
mine have been cured of Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Liver and Kidney troubles
and General Debility This is what b.
F. Bass, of Fremont, n. G. writes Only
SOC, at Geo. Z. SIMPSONS, Druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

County Commissioners:
ioHE METcALF. New Portland.
Mutton L. MERRILL St. Albans.
l.. Z. WILLIAMS, Athens.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
CARDS .

Five cents for good hg bundle of
old papers, REPORTER office.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03
A mans soundness does not depend on the
amount OF so. nd he max s.

Energy all gone? Headache? stomach out of
order? Simply case of torpid liver. Burdock
you.
Worship is more in looking up than in bow.
ing down
he makes little out OF life who is always on
the make
Hundreds Of lives saved every year by having
Or Thomas Electric OIL in the house Just when
IL ia needed Cures Group, heals burns, cuts,
wounds of every sort.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

'Taint no use to sit down aud whine,
When no fish get tangled in your line
Bait your hook with humble bee,
And keep on taking Rocky Mountain Tea.
q. X Fogg
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Mary simpson
Everything disagreed with me and
baby until l used HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. Now baby sleeps and
grows like weed " IS cents. Tea or
Tablets. Q. r. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-11-03

The service Of another is sovereign cure
for our sorrow.
When man catches up With his own idea
he has bt gun to die.