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The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-14
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk OF Courts:
william 7. sERHlNs,....'.''''.'''''' ''Sko"hesan
County Attorney:
GEORGE ". COVER. #.......... ''''' sc sKo"negan
Judge of Probate;
rpuAFp F. DANYoRTH.. ...''''''''' Skowhesm
Register Of Probate;
NATHAN FowLRs.......... .'''''''''''sko"negan
Register OF Deeds
L1sugllYs Goopwfs,.. 'Skowhegan
Treasurer
r III IBEEB4.t ..........'...''''' '''''' harmony
Sheriff and Jailer;
At,sfp H. Ihse,.z... ........... skowhegan
ussrIrs. {. T.. Dureu, Fairfield Anon Baker
p;aza5H. William f. Priest, Pitsheld; Lewis Fish,
u.ss#5al. Fred Lucas. ST. Albans Charles +. Var
- Nsf5sr. George F. Aver, Athens; Wallace Emery
~ Anon Albert T. Millay, North New Portland
cAs.4s4 Dunbar Madison. William F. Briggs, Show
he. orlando Bracket, StaIks;, Herbert Eaton
son. + {. Holt. Noridgewocki Frank IDHrgln'
n Forks, Fred J. Horn, Canaan William II. Nles
FaesfaH.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-14
Republicans Criticized

The existing Republican administration
has been spasmadie. cratic. scnsatioual.
spectacular Hnd arbitrary II has mHdr it,
self satire upon the congress. the courts
and upon the settled practices and usugcs
OF national and international law
1t summoned the congress Into hasty and
futile cNtrH session and virtually adjourned
1t. leaving behind In lis flight from Wash
Ing uncaled calendars aud unaccomplishrd
tasks.
1t mnde war. which Is the sole power Of
congress without Its authority, thereby
usurping ole Of Its Fundamental preroEa-
tiyes. 1t violated a plain statute OF the
United States as well rs plain trenty ohligd
tlons International usages and coustitu-
tional law md has done 50 under pre-
tense at executing great public policy
which could have been more easily al
feeted lawfully, constitutionally and with
honor
II forced strained aud unnatural con
structons upon statutes usnrping judicial
Interpretation. and substituting congress
siOnal enactment decree.
1t withdrew from congress their Gus
tomary duties OF investigation which have
heretofore made the representatives. VI the
people aud the states the terror OF evil
doors
1t conducted a secretive investigation Of
Its own and boosted If few sample 7on-
Yictious, while ii threw broad coverlet over
the bureaus which Ind been their chosen
field Of operative abuses and kept in power
the superior officers under whose admins
tration the crimes had been committed.
but parayzed by Its first victory, II flung
out the flag of truce and cried ont that 1t
would not run amuek leaving Its future
purposes heclouded by Its yacillatiODs
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-14
The Race QUESTION

The race question has brought countless
woos to this country. The calm wisdom
OF the American people should see to 1t
that 1t brings no more.
To revive the dead and hateful race and
sectional auImosties In any part OF our
common country means confusion, distrac.
tlon of business and the reOpeninR Of
wounds now happily healed North, south,
east and west have but recently stood to,
gether In line Of battle from the walls of
Pekin to the hills of Santiago, and as
shArers Of common glory and q common
destiny we should share frateFnally the
common burdens.
Bourbon.liko. selfish and narrow spirit OF
the recent Republican convention Mt Chi
cago, which sought<to kndle anew tho
emhers of racial and sectional strife. and
we appeal from 1t to the sober common
sense and patriotic spirit of the American
people.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-14
Revision OF Tariff

We denounce protection as a robbery OF
the many To zurich the few. and we favor
tnrin limited 10 the needs " the gov
ernment economically administered and
so levied as not to discriminate against
any industry elass or section, to the end
that the burdens Of taxation shall be dis
trihuted as equally as possible,
We favor revision and a gradual reduc-
ton of the tariff by the friends OF the
masses for the commonwealth, and not by
the friends OF its abuses, its e1tortons
aud its determinations, keeping in view
the ultimate ends Of equality Of burdens
aud equality of opportunities and the
constitutional purpose Of raising Il revenue
by taxation. 10 wit. the support OF the
federal government IN all It's Integrity and
YIrilIty. but IN slmpncIty.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-14

County Commissioners:
Ions MgTcAIF. New Portland,
MdroS L. MERRILL, St. Adams
L. {. WILLIAMS, Athens.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-14
Senators by Popular Election
Statehood For Territories

We favor the election OF United State.
Anators by the direct vote Of the people
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-14
The Tru ST Evil

Individual equality Of opportunity and
free competition are essential to a healthy
aud permanent commercial prosperity, and
any trust combination or monopoly tend
ing to destroy these by controlling produc-
ton. restricting competition or fixing
prices, should be prohibited aud punished
by law We especially denounce rebates
and discrimination by transportation com
panies as the most potent agency in pro
noting and strengthening these unlawful
conspiracies against trade
We demand strict enforcement OF eN-
isting civil aud criminal statutes against
all such trusts. combinations and monopo-
lies aud we demand the enactment Of such
further legislation as may be necessary to
effectually suppress them.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-14
Polyeamy Condemned

We demand the determination Of polyg-
amy within the jurisdiction OF the United
States and the complete separation Of
church and state In political affairs.
The Washington times., 1904-12-18

7 AN going to get my hat fitted. d"
said the pTettiest girl on Fifth
Avenue, and come you along.
The Washington times., 1904-12-18

The trailing tendency is very pro-
nOunced this year. Hats are lifted at one
side TO make them jaunty Then. upon
the front. there is poised a great bird.
with lifelike head And the bird has
wings and long tail. which fails over
the hat and down the back until IL
trails upon the shoulders IL makes the
prettiest hat ornament you ever saw
unless YOU are a member Of the Audi
bon Society and even then y5u cannot
help admiring this handsome bird.
All sorts and conditions Of trimming
are trained 10 trail. There Is the hat
which is trimmed with two ostrich
plumes. which trail but in different di-
rectiOns. Two feathers are fastened
upon the hat but in such manner
that they trail in opposite ways. Their
ends curl differently. and they dress up
a hat tremendously.
The most popular trailing trimming is
The one where the tail of a bird falls
on the back OF the hat. But there are
others. And in this connection one can
scarcely proceed without mentioning the
veil trimmings, which are numerous ana
decidedly costly.
They take a veil OF the most exquisite
chiffon. fine and creamy. and they toss
il over the top OF hat, tying IL under
the chin II makes a very chic trim
ming and is one that is used with win
ter roses and choux Of ribbon.
The old-fashioned method of draping
the hat with a blue veil. which crossed
Continued on Page Teu-Ths sectiou.J
The Washington times., 1904-12-18
Some Lovely Headgear
of the Kind Costs
Big Money.
May Be Worn by Pretty
Girls and Middle
Aged Matrons.
Newest Dress Hats Are
in Shades of Pink
and Blue.

the hat, And. finally ! attached white
gauze Streamers TO it, and. bringinG
them forward, l tied them under the
chin. The white gauze was spangled in
silver, and was very catchy.
Then made for this woman another
hat, this one OF black lace. The entire
hat was covered with heavy black lace
and the. trimming consisted Of nothing
at all save a very large. soft bow OF
black taffeta, which was stood sInartly
at one side. OF course. there were
streamers, for no hat is complete with
out them these days.
Il am making other hats for the
coming season. and am getting a few
ahead for Easter but these are by far
the best / have ever had so far; that is.
the most becoming and the prettiest-
They buy hats these days that are
becoming. They used to buy hat be-
cause II was beautiful and because 1t
was the fashion. But In these days it
must be your style. That IS about all
there is 10 It. II the hat is becoming
to YOU buy it. and wear it, Your con
science will be clear as far as Dame
Fashion is concerned. She asks moth
ing else Of her subjects. Look pretty
is her strtctest mandate.
Il am making three hats now that
conform to no style whatever. but they
Will be becoming. one is a fiaring felt
trimmed with plumes The second is a
smooth velvet. trimmed with a bird Of
paradise. The third is an envelope hat.
trimmed with jets. IT is worn back on
the head IN toque shape"
There is always a new sailor in the
shops and always a new way Of trim
ming It, One Of the very novel sailor
hats IS In gray felt. almost white
Around the crown there is band Of
Persian. This is in very gay cOlors and
Is dotted with little jewels. The hat is
lifted at the back and is secured with
felt bow. Bows of felt by the way.
are very artistic, and they possess the
merit OF standing all kinds OF weather
with perfect security.
Handsome Tailor-made Hats.
A great many hats are trimmed with
Persian bands. put on in this way or
that way. A narrow band Of Persian is
set around the brim of a hat as a sort
Of facing, or 10 set OFF the brim. Again
band OF the Persian IS put around the
crown. Or very narrow pipings Of Per
sian trim the brim, the crown. and the
entire upper portion Of the hat
The ready-tO-wear hat IS playing a
very important part IN the season s
millinery. Just how important none but
the milliners know. IL comes I'm such
pretty styles and is so vastly becoming
that woman is taking 10 il as a refuge
from the perishable hat which she is
compelled to wear for nice occasions
The ready-tO-wear hats come IN felt
of two OF three colOrs. and are trimmed
In various ways, one OF which is with
"a very durable silk braid. They are
decorated with small Persian ornaments
and are in every way 50 chic that one
would never suspect them of being made
by the thousands and turned out for
the multitude TO wea-.
We count them as very good hats.
said a miIliueT. "and one of their main
beauties is that they are never made
The Washington times., 1904-12-18

material in which the envelope hats
cannot be obtained.
The turban feIts are very nice The
nat is turned up all the way around, and
is secured here and there with some
pretty fastening You can use tiny heads
of birds, such as owls or pretty parrot
around d medallion, or you can use art
n0uveau buttons.
Fate Of Home Made Fat.
There is a story told of a woman
who, wanting 10 be well dressed. bought
ready-to-Wear hat. 1t had high.
rough crown. and its brim was turned
up on one side and down on the other.
There was no other trimming
One day this woman, desiring TO alter
the appearance OF her hat, went 20
work and trimmed it herself She went
out and studied the windows OF the mil
liners. and coming back. she took her
fur boa and put il around her hat She
threw il around the crown. fastening it
at one side in a pretty manner. II
made very ne,ts trimming.
The fur boa trims Il hat very nicely.
II must be PUT around the hat and se-
cured at the side with big button. a
buckle or with any other ornament. Fur
strips are much worn and the boa, if not
too heavy. can be utilized in this man
uer. as though il were fur Strip.
They take strips OF fur and use them
in every millinery way possible, and
your hat is made beautiful in "A few
minutes, for there Is nothing In tho
world as dressy as fur
The Washington times., 1904-12-18

This season ] made her q nat to
wear with "a fashionable turquoise vel
Vet gown The hat was a square
crowned hat with a very wide brim
one side rolled up and. Ia save your
life, YOU could hardly have told IL
from "a GainsbOrOugh IL was the state
liest shape of the year, and the most
generally becoming
This hat which was made of wire.
was entirely covered with lace. The
top, crown, DTim and all was made of
lace. II looked like q delicate bit OF
lacy cloud, so nne was the material
and so beautifully was 10 put together.
Its trimming Was striking Around
the lace crown j set band Of ermine
an inch wide, near the very top OF the
crown. Then / faced the brim with an
ether iuCh-Wide band of ermine The
next stroke of genius lay in placing Il
turquoise feather with white tip upon
The Washington times., 1904-12-18

exactly alike. Though called the ready
to-wear hats, or the rough and ready
hats, they gre put together so skIllfully
that each one maintains IA certain in
dividuality of it's own.
In the ready-to-wear hats there may
be mentioned over again the envelope
hats. which are becoming 10 almost
every face and charming in every way.
They are square. and are turned up at
one corner, with the corner caught ou
top of the hat with "a plume This falls
over the top and down the back of the
hat quite bewitehiHgly. These hats
come in felt. in beaver. and in velvet.
and. indeed. in every material And one
sees them in all cOiOrs, from tus sOftest
cream white 20 the dullest p black.
You cannot possibly mention color o.
The Washington times., 1904-12-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
WATER WORKS COMPANY HAS RIGHTTO
 CHARGE FOR SPRINKLlNG OF LAWNS
TWO LITTLE GIRLS ARE
 LOST ON RED MOUNTAIN

It Is supposed the children began pluck ing wild flowers at the foot of Red moun- tain and gradually worked their way into the heart of the mountain unconscious of the direction they were going They failed to return home at the accustomed lime, but their parents felt no uneasl- ness, thinking that the girls were loiter- ing on the way home. Later they De- came uneasy as the afternoon dwlndled away and still the girls did not come home and soon they became alarmed.
 When it was practically certain that the little girls were lost searching parties were organized and mounted on horses they began the hunt for the missing chll- dren. The woods and underbrush near the foot of the mountain were thoroughly beaten and then searchers went further into the mountain.
 Up to a late hour last night no trace of the children had been found and the parents are almost prostrated with grief and anxiety. The search will be continued this morning and 1t is probable that when daylight comes the children may be able to get a view of the valley and locate the direction of their homes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
ZOO BOYS AGAIN
 TO SEE ALDERMEN
WILL APPEAR BEFORE COMMIT TEES ON FINANCE AND PUBLIC PARKS AT THE MEETING TO- MORROW AFTERNOON.

The members of the children's zoologi- cal Park association met in the city hall yesterday afternoon and decided to have a committee appear before the finance and park committees of the city council Wednesday afternoon and urge the adop- ton of a resolution providing for the maintenance of the zoo by the city oi Birmingham.
 All the officers of the association, as- sisted by several of the leading members, will talk to the committee on the suo- ject but no set speeches will be made The boys will simply explain to the com- mittee what they want and will show them how they can't get out of being in favor of the plan.
 It was announced at the meeting that J. S. Mabery of the Southern Soap company would give s1 towards the ele- phant to each of the boys who spoke before the city council recently. There were seven of the boys and this gener- ous offer will help them materially in their race for the trip to New York.
 President Clabaugh explained the plan for selling tickets to Mrs. Tolley's the atrical performance on May 25 and urged the boys to work hard to have big crowd When tickets are sold the amounts must be turned in to the presi- dent and he will issue receipts. It Is necessary that the fund be kept separate from the regular fund so that a settle ment can be made with Mrs. Tolley when the performance Is over Several of the boys announced that they had sold many tickets and 1t is probable that this per- formance will be a big help to the fund
 It was the general opinion of the boys that they would have enough money by the first of June to start on the trip to New York.
 As the present officers of the associa- tion were only elected for one month an election will be held on Monday after noon, May 30. The officers elected will be installed on the following Monday.
 A motion was carried that hereafter the association meet every Monday afternoon at 3:SO o'clock.
 The boys continue to show great in- terest in their project and with thai spirit there is little chance for failure They already have something over $500 or hand and expect to make 1t s1200 within two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
POOL ROOM CASES
 WE'RE POSTPONED
JUDGE FEAoIN ApJoURNs COURT OUT OF RESPECT TO THE MEM oRY OF THE LATE MRS. S. L. WEAVER.

Judge Feagin yesterday adjourned the police court at noon in respect to the memory of Mrs. s. L. Weaver, wife of the nominee. for third associate tudgeship of the Birmingham court, and for that reason the case of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen against Charles Berry and Pat callinan was postponed until today at 10 o'clock.
 The case was made against them Tn connection with calling the results Of races and posting them on black board in the Morris Hotel last Saturday in violation of the city ordinance. The case is interesting as 1t will settle the legality of the ordinance. and will prac- tically mean that pool rooms can or can not operate in the city.
 It Is possible the case may be continued until tomorrow. as Judge Feagin is on the programme at the Carrie Tuggie school exercises this morning for the annual address. He will probably ask that continuation be allowed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
BUILDING PERMITS.

Building permits have been issued from the office of Inspector Kendrick as fol- lows:
 P. P. Goggins to erect one-story frame dwelling on Ina street and Thirteenth avenue, north, at cost of $500.
 B. F. Roden to erect two-story brick building on Morris avenue and Twenty second street to be used as stores, at a cost of s40O0
 Yancey, Roden and Cartwright to repair building on Third avenue between Eigh- teenth and Nineteenth streets at cost of s20o.
 Mrs. Ida Wilisms to erect five six room frame dwellings on Avenue c and Fifteenth street, the same to cost $600 each.
 G. w. Harsh to erect store house on Morris avenue between Twenty-second and Twenty-third streets at a cost of S700e
 c. A. Hardwicx to erect two-story frame dwelling on Fourteenth avenue. north, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets at a cost of s1S00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17

Wandering in the wilds of Red noun tain in search of flowers which grow there in profusion little Annie Roberts and Stella Willis, both F years of age have lost their way and notwithstanding the all night search of their grief crazed families and friends no trace of them had been found up to daylight this morn ing.
 Little Miss Roberts is the daughter of W. J. Roberts. a grocer on the Fifth Avenue road in North Avondale. She Is well grown for her age and has dark hair fair complexion and large deep blue eyes
 Little Miss Willis is the daughter of J. W. Willis, well known plumber. who also lives on the Fifth avenue road near Avondale. She has light hair. fair complexion and pretty brown eyes. She Is also well grown for her age.
 The two girls attend the Avondale pub lie school and left the building as usual yesterday afternoon after being dismissed by the teacher. They were last seen by the family of c. & Hardin of Avondale At that time they were going towards Wildwood station on the Avondale car line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Covering One Side of Face and Reaching
 to the Eye
CURED BY CUTICURA
Which Acted Like a Charm After Doctors and
 Hospitals Failed.

Here is another of those remarkable cures of torturing, disnguring skin hu- mors daily made by Cuticura Resolv- ent, assisted by Cuticura Ointment and Soap, after physicians, hospitals and all else had failed.
 "I feel it my duty to try to help those suffering from skin diseases. My case was . very bad one, covering all of ono side of my face and had reached my eye. had two or three doctors pre- scribe without any relief. They said my disease was Epithelloma. I was then advised to go to one of our hos pitals, which dld, taking their treat ment for some time. had giysa up s.ll hope when my husband asked me 70 try the Cuttcura Remedies. My face being in such . very bad state, used the Cuticura Soap with luke-warm water and small silk sponge and then applied the Cuticura Ointment. took one tea spoonful of the Resolvent four times day. They acted Ike charm, and in one weeks time my face was cured en- ttrely and has remained so. certainly can recommend the Cuticura Remedies a infallible."
 MRS. A. c. SMITH,
 2400 Catharine St., Feb. 3, 1908. Philadelphia.
 The purity and sweetness, the power to afford immediate relief, the certainty of speedy and permanent cure, tho ab- solute safety and great economy have made Cutcura Remedies tho standard skin cures, blood purifiers and humor remedies of the world.
 nn form of chocasss costsd Pas fso vial of so Ofatment. eoo soap. eso. Depot. LsoAsa ' Chartsr- hoase baa Pars Rue ds a P.ixl Besioa, lN coluu- ees Axe. fctssr Drax Chem Corp. Sole frspris>urA - ssaA fa How ss csss Every Huzesz.-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Mayor Drennen and Attorney smith
 cettlno Information for Bondholders.

Mayor Drennen and Clty At'orhes smith, are preparing necessary oa,a rei- alive to the recent election authorizing the city of Birmingham to issue bonds to the amount of $2oo,Ooo for the purpose of erecting a new high school and two grammar schools, at the request or Dil- lion & Hubbard. the New York bond att torneys, who represent the city in the transfer of the bonds to Rich & Co. of New York, the buyers.
 The mayor yesterday received from Secretary of State McDavid a certified CODY of the general law passed by the last legislature authorizing cities ana towns to issue bonds for improvements. All of the matter will be forwarded to New York within the next day or so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
COUNCIL TOMORROW NIGHT.
Aldermen Meet In Regular Session
 With Much Business on Hand.

The regular semi-monthly meeting of the city council will be held tomorrow night at o'clock. The city engineer under instructions from the council will probably present the ordinance providing for paving Highland avenue from Twen- tieth street to the eastern limits of the city. Ordinances will also be presented probably providing for paving several down town streets with bituminous mac adam.
 The finance committee will report on the matter appropriating the sum of s2O0 monthly for the Childrens Geological Park association. Several members of the association will appear before the committee at its meeting tomorrow af- ternoon in the mayors office and urge the appropriation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
TO HELP VULCAN FUND.
Chairman Williams Calls Meeting of
 Committee on Entertainment.

Chairman E. D. Williams of the com- mittee who has charge of the entertain ment in aid of the Vulcan fund, has call- ed a meeting of the general committee in the rooms of the Commercial club We'd nesday afternoon at p. m. All members of the committee are requested to be present, as business of importance will be transacted. On this occasion repre- sentatives from the different clubs of the city will meet with the committee ap- pointed by President Jackson of the Com mercial club.
 Members of the Pollock-Stephens or chestra are requested to attend rehearsal on each Tuesday and Friday night until after the date of the Vulcan entertatn- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
IN REAL ESTATE BUSINESS.
Capt. Jack w. Johnson Is Now With
 JemIson Company.

Capt. Jack W. Johnson is now asso- ciated with the Jemison Real Estate and Insurance company He will look after the real estate, accident and fire insurance departments of the com pany.
 Captain Johnson is widely known throughout Alabama as a business man and his connection with the Jemison company is considered to be a very valuable acquisition to that firm.