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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-02-11
PittSGeld

One Of the best games of basketball
here this season, was played at Union
hall, Thursday evening, when the Dexters
first. d. H s., 7; NJ. {. l.. II; second
half, d H. s., I8; NJ {. l., 20. Goals
from field, Dexters, Leighton 3 ; Dustin !;
NJ. {. /, Partridge 5; Richardson q;
Vlckery 2. Fouls by Dexlers 8; NJ {. l.
TO- Thrown goals from fouls, Dex,ers
Dustin 8; Nj. c. l., Richardson 4. Time,
commute halves, Referee, Mason; UNI
pire, Ramsdell; timers. Jackson and Pay
son scorer, Mouton.
A leap year party was given, Friday
evening, at Perkins hall. The affair was
gotten up by Mrs. T. (. Getchell. Mrs
S. r Haines. Mrs. l. o. Haskell and
Miss Maud Bracket and about IS couple
were present and enjoyed the dancing un-
I'll late hour.
The box socable given by the mem
bers OF the Christian Endeayor society Of
the Baptist church Friday evening, was
very social and successful affair.
A telegram received in Pittsheld by
Mr.. and Mrs. b. d. Bowden, announces
lHe dIlNdi VI du ~ -P0unu bOJ a. M
home of his son, Charles Bowden of Au-
gusta. (Bepj amin Lisiin BowdeD),
J w. Manson, president Of the Pitts
field National bank, and Henry F. Lib
by, cashier have been 10 Boston on a
business Tip.
The many friends of John Macfarane,
who was SO severely buried while attend
ing to his duties at the Waverley mill,
will be glad to learn that he is now able
TO be about the house.
N. C. Smiths M. c. K. X. crew of
carpenters is at work making repairs on
the depot platform ard will make other
necessary repairs on the companJ's prop
erty while here.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-02-11
Fairfield Center.

Prof. L. c. Bateman of Lewiston gave
ais lecture. The Lost Arts", at Grange
Hall Fairfield Center, Tuesday evening,
FEB 2, holding the undivided attention
Of his audience.
The members of Skowh, gan Grange
viii give an entertainment at Victor
Grange Hall, this, Thurs ay evening. A
supper will be served after the entertaiL-
aeni-
Victor Grange conferred the third ano
bur,h degrees on Two candidates, Salur-
day evening Feb. 6. aud had harvest
kas, Several other candidates are await
ng initiation.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-02-11
N1ayheld

Mrs Lawrence OF Kingsbury was in
town, Sunday.
Roscoe Jones of Brighton was in town.
one day last week.
Laura Brown has gone to Athens to at
tend the academy.
Sheriff Aver was in town last week
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-02-11
n Open Letter 10 the Public
FROM A WELL-KNOWN DRUGGIST
To Whom 1t May Concern:

To Whom 1t May Concern:
OF late there has been a good deal
n discussion in regard to advertised
medicines and their value We want
20 say t. every man, woman and child
q this vicinity that the most valuable
preparation of cod liver OIL the best
tonic reconstructor, health restorer and
ztrength-creator we have ever sold in
CUR store is Vinol.
Vinol is not patent medicine; it
contains no injurious drugs, and it act
Rally does contain all of the medicinal
curative elements of cod liver oil, taken
from fresh Gods livers, but without
drop of oil, and is delicious to the
taste
Vinol is recognized throughout the
world as the greatest strength
Tor old people, weak, sickly women,
children, nursing mothers, and after
severe sickness.
Vinol cures hacking coughs, chronic
colds, bronchitis and all throat and
hing troubles. Unequalled to create
an appetite, and make those who are
TOO thin, fat, rosy and healthy.
Vinol is sold on positive guarantee.
Gall and get Vinol booklet.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-02-11
Caratunk.

Miss Jennie Young of The Forks is
visiting friends in town.
DIR. Green OF Scion was in town, Fri
day TO see Thelma Foss, who has been
having an abscess in her throat. She is
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-02-11

Mrs. Corsou has a meeting at this
place, Feb. Ia. All are welcome. {
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-02-11

good man naturally believes in the fittest
as long as he lives.
Nothing hurts . small man more than to
have people ignore his threats.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20
Mayor Jones Of Telede.
rom the Chicago Record-Herald.

From the Chicago Record-Herald.
In the death Of Samuel Milton Jones,
widely known a. the Golden Rule
Mayor Of Toledo. there passes from the
field Of politics and industry a unique
and picturesque figure. Originally
interested in the practical application
Of the principles OF "the golden rule'
to the conduct Of his own business and
to the adjustment Of all questions be.
tween himself and the employees in his
factory, he became q national figure
through his entrance into municipal
politics and his firm ad herence to those
principles while serving as Mayor OF
Toledo.
To try to run his factory and the City
of Toledo on the basis of the golden
rule" constituted an eccentricity that
could hardly fail to bring him wide
fame. Unlike many other eccentric
personalities that have enlivened poll.
tics In a meteOric way. however, Mayor
Jones was man OF sincere and honest
purpose, whose views upon many
questions pertaining to government
have been widely accepted among In.
telligent men. He had no thought OF
becoming spectacular figure In politics
when he introduced the CO. cooperative
profit. sharing system and the eight
honr day among the employees Of his
factory or when he tackled up placards
in his factory bearing the words: do
unto others as If yeu were the others. :"
Being a man Of original ideas and
strong convictions regarding practical
philanthropy, however, 1t was natural
that he should see in the nomination for
the mayoralty, offeredshim by the Re-
publicans,an opportunity to do good on
amuch larger scale. After serving two
years as mayor it was also natural that
he should lose the support of the party
machine. which IN the next campaign
turned to more pliable personality.
Defeated In the convention. he ran as
an independent. receiving 1918 votes
to 4, 266 for the Republican candidate
and BIAS for the democratic candidate.
He was reelected in 1901 the head Of the
Democratic ticket being left blank in
his favor. In 1903 the people of Toledo
again testified to their unwavering faith
and confidence in him by electing him
mayor by plurality OF $3.50 over the
Republican and Democratic candidates.
He was man of unchallenged rectitude
of purpose in all the relations anu
obligations Of life.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20

THERE seems tobe a strenuous"
determination among great many
Barber county republicans to make
trouble for State Senator Noftzger
who is a candidate for reelection.
They are inquiring into his legis-
lative record and it is charged that
he was responsible for share of
the enormous force of employees on
the pay roll. Added to this, the
manner in which he butted in and
helped to beat Hon. Henry Walker
out of the Office of representative
after he was elected, is also going
to bob up to haunt Senator
Noftzger before the campaign is
over. The district is now normally
republican and the senator probab-
ly feels easy, but if the republicans
all over the district raise the same
objections to him that they do in
Barber county it will hustle him to
hold his party vote.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20
IT seems that Mr.. Littleton.

IT seems that Mr.. Littleton, the
flowery orator who presented
Parkers name to the convention,
didn't know whereof he spoke. He
said the reason Mr.. Parker had re-
manned silent before the conven-
ton was because he was willing to
leave the matter of framing the
platform to the convention, but no
sooner had the convention done
this and nominated Parker, the
candidate wired the convention
that he had an amendment to offer.
The convention very wisely refused
to obey him.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20
BLACKS PEN PICTURE.

Ex-Governor Black of New York. in
placing President Roosevelt in nomina-
ton. delivered euIogy on war which
amounts to an attack upon the ideals
OF the nation. Even those who have
gone farthest in defense of war as q
necessity when all other means fail
have looked forward to a time when
reason instead of force would prevail.
The republican platform adopted the
day before expressly declared in favor
of arbitration as a means of settling
international disputes, but ex. Governor
Black. IN presenting the conventions
choice for the presidency, felt it incum-
bent upon him to paint word picture
of the man. He said:
The fate of nations is still decided
by their wars. You may talk Of order.
ly tribunals and learned referees; you
may sing in your schools the gentle
praises of the quiet life; you may strike
from your books the last note Of every
martial anthem, and yet out In the
smoke and thunder will always be the
tramp of horses and the silent, rigid,
upturned face.
MEN may prophesy and women pray.
but peace Will come here to abide for
ever on this earth only when the dreams
Of childhood are the accepted charts to
guide the destinies of men. Events
are numberless and mighty, and no
man can tell which wire runs around
the world. The nation basking today
in the quiet contentment and repose
may still be on the deadly circuit and
tomorrow writing in the tolls of war.
This is the time when great figures
must be kept in 'front.'"
Did Governor Black give expression
to President Roosevelt's views? Does
the president regard war as the great
and necessary arbiter between nationsf
Is all this talk of ''orderly tribunals
and Learned referees" but false pre-
tense? Must the "upturned face" be
silent and rigid in death in order to
invoke power that is irresistible:
Are the prophecies of men and the
prayers of women for day of peace to
be forever postponed? Is there nc
better reason for the nomination OF
President Roosevelt than that war is
probable and that our president must
be man Of granite and of ironp"
To the thoughtful and patriotic
American the words of Governor Black
present an objection to the president
rather than recommendation of him
The speech is challenge-if not ar
insult-to the Christianity Of the
twentieth century. It would be distinct
refrigeration for the nation to l1dorse
such declaration as part of the ma
tional creed. This nation has beer
foremost in the effort to remove the
possibility of war and substitute arbi
tratiOn, and it is a tremendous fall
from the high place that the nation ha!
taken to the bloody doctrine set fortl
by New York's ex-governor. 1t be
hooves President Roosevelt to take ar
early opportunity to repudlate tht
description given him by his SPONSOR
! Bryan'S CommOner
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20
A WHACK FOR PRoTEcTlONISTS.

Before the congressional commission
which is investigating the needs Of the
American merchant marine, Mr..
James G. Wallace of the American
Shipbuilding company testified that
the assistant sales agent of the Carnegie
Steel company had informed him that
American steel was delivered in Belfast
for $24 ton, while the same material
cost purchasers in this country
$32 ton. More direct evidence Of
the same thing was offered the COM
mlssioners at their Boston sessions.
But it seems that Mr.. Wallace's in.
tormant explained that the reason for
selling steel so cheaply abroad was that
the Carnegie company wants to keep
It's mills running. Doubtless the So q
ton excess which Americans pay their
industrial infant, to say nothing of
the additional difference in freight
charges, is what makes this peculiar
philanthropy possible without interior.
ing with the construction of library
buildings.-Boston Transcript.
The Wichita Eagle published the
above article without comment. The
Eagle publishers son is congressman
of this district and supports policies
which make the outrage mentioned In
the article. possible.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20
OFFICIAL CALL.

There will be q convention of the democrats
of Kansas held in the city of Topeka on We'd
nesday, August 3, 1904, at the hour of 10
o'clock a. m. for the purpose of placing in
nomination the following:
Two Justices of the Supreme Court for a
term of six years,
One Justice of the Supreme Court to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the resignation of
Judge Pollock,
COngressman-at- Large,
Governor,
Lieutenant Governor,
Secretary of State,
Auditor,
Treasurer
Attorney General,
Insurance Commissioner,
superintendent of Public instruction,
Three members of the Board of Railroad
commissioners,
The election of q State Central committee,
The nomination of three presidential cleo
tors and for the transaction of such other
business as may come before the convention.
The delegates to this convention will be
selected in such manner, and at such tin Q
and place, and under such rules and regu-
lations as may be prescribed by the County
Central Committees of the various counties,
and the basis of representation shall be one
delegate for each 200 votes. or major frac-
ton thereof cast for VIM. II. CraddOck for
Governor, in the election of 1902, and one
delegate at large for each county, and that
no county shall have less than two delegates.
The several counties will be entitled to rep
resentation as follows:
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20

If, after all that has happened
during the past two years, the
people of Kansas again return the
republican party to power, and
especially the members of the 1903
they will deserve to be
taxed to keep up a political ma
chine, and the party will not be
expected to give the state a clean,
honest and economical administra-
tiOn
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20

The republican machine in Bar
Der county hopes to succeed not on
any strength or merit of its own,
but on possible mistakes of the
Democrats. That's the reason for
their cowardice in the way of put
ting their convention off until the
last day on which nominations can
be made.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20

The extraordinary friendship
which the republican party is
manifesting toward the negroes
may result in reviving the amalga-
nation agitation. And why not?
If these politicians really believe
that the negroes are on an equality
with the whites socially, intel
lectually, morally and physically,
they certainly shouldn't object if
their daughters should marry
negroes. Ms equality" bun
combe is respons BE forN a ! whole
lot of race trouble.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20

ALL at once the republican press
has quit singing Judge Parker's
praises. Before he was nominated
and while it looked like VIM.
Randolph Hearst might get the
nomination. these papers contained
fulsome praise for Parker. But
the tune has changed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20

The supreme court last week
gave Anthony and Allen the final
blow. The court absolutely re-
fused to go into the case and the
gentlemen will have to subside.
Republicans in Kansas have
troubles of their own these days
without taking up Democracy's
burden.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20
CHURCHES.

METHODIST OVERWHELMINGLY ser
AVA vice: Sunday school, 10 A. NJ. Preaching
ii A. NJ. Class meeting, IL M. Preaching, 1880 p.
n. Junior League meets W Wednesday afternoon
at4:l5. Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening
atT:SO. Teachers meeting. Tuesday evening.
cordially invited. j. L. PATTERSON, Pastor.
THRISTTAN.-Sunday school every Sunday
~. at 10 A. n. Preaching, ii A. N. and 1890 p.
n. Prayer meeting every Wednesday even
ing. A. u. WALKER,
Pastor.
pAPTIST.-Church east of Grand Hotel.
- Sunday school at 10 A. NJ. Preaching Sun
days at ii A. N. and 7:45 p. n. Prayer meeting
Wednesday evening. The B. Y. P. u. meets at
p. u. on Sundays. j. j. GRIFFIN,
Pastor.
TPISCOPAL.-Services every End and 4th
- Sunday Of each month. Sunday school
every Sunday at ii Q. m. 81. O. PLUM.
Priest in Charge.
TATH0LIC.-Services held on Tuesday af.
~ ter the third Sunday In each month.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20

THE Democrats who quit the
party in 1896 when the western
wing triumphed, have no excuse
for standing out any longer. They
now have what they want and
they ought to 60 to work.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20

A SUGGESTION to the packers and
butchers who last week went out
on strike: Vote for Roosevelt
and the "full dinner pail"
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20

PAUL KRUGER, former president
OF the Transvaal Republic in
Africa, died in Switzerland last
Thursday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20

All kinds Of furniture bought and
sold. stoves repaired. and second hand
goods OF every description constantly
In stock. Store on North Main street.
ADAM JACKSON.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20

WITH Judge Dale heading the
Democratic ticket in Kansas
this year, it is not altogether GER
tain that Kansas will go entirely
republican.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20

KANSAS republicans profess to
believe that the trusts would rather
elect Parker than Roosevelt.
What bosh!
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20

We suggest that the counties elect their
Congressional, Senatorial and Judicial dele
gates at this time; also the election and
organization of their Central Committee,
Qf not already done,) and forward the same
to Colonel Chas. McCrum, Garnett, Kansas,
ION the blanks furnished by him and accom-
panying this CALI not later than July 25. so that
he may have time to prepare roster fer the
convention.
Dated at Wichita this 9th day of April. 1904.
II. P. FARRELLY, Chairman.
CHAs. MCCRUM, Secretary.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20

ANYHOW the enthusiastic demo
Gratis have begun naming their
babies after Judge Parker.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20

II. T. Woodward & Son are exclusive
agents for the O. B. Flour-the best
brand on the market. It is popular
with all who use it. Try q sack.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20

We want to tell al who are interested
in Leather Goods that We can save
you money on anything IN Harness
goods that you want. We use oak
tanned leather and our work il first
class. Il. n. WOODWARD & SON.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20

VIM. ]. BRYAN has again disap-
pointed his enemies. He announces
that he will not bolt the ticket.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20

LABOR is getting it in the neck
quite regularly these days. But
we presume they're all going to
vote for Roosevelt.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20
Notice.

No hunting, flshing or trespassing
will be allowed on any land owned or
controlled by me, and particularly the
old Eldred or sugar mill eighty. This
means business. Trespassers will be
prosecuted. j. G. WRIGHT.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-07-20

The 9th Triennial Conclave, Knights Tempar u s. A.
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you're going to make the California tour this is chance
to do it economically comfortably and thoroughly. On
sale August Is to Sept 10 inclusive Limited to October
%.
For Full particulars address the undersigned.
Descriptive Literature free.
W. Fl. Heivly, Agent
Medicine Lodge Kans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-28
RUSSIA'S AIMS.
Text of Emperor's Message to Viceroy
Aexieff.

st. Petersburg, March 21.-The text OF
tire iin.peror'S message to NicerOy
Alcxieff notifying him of the appoint1
mcnt of Gen. KurOuatkin to the COM
mand of the Russian troops in the Far
East and of Vice Admiral Makaroff to
command the fleet at Port Arthur. not
only clearly defines the latters posi-
ton, but specifically announces Rus
sia $ aims. The message follows:
owing to the Importance of the
pending struggle which is intended to
finally assures the predominant position
of Russia on the shores of the Pacific
ocean and foreseeing that it will be
necessary for you as my lieutenant to
transfer your residence to Il more GEN.
trail position, for instance. Hardin or
some other place Of your choice, l have
found it eXpedient to send to your as
sistance Gen. Kuropatkin for the direc-
ton of the land forces, with the rights
of army commander. and Vice Admiral
MakarCff for the direction of the sea
forces, with rights of fleet commander.
I am convinced that the appointment
of these independent responsible COM
mandcr-in-chief will enable YOU as my
lieutenant to discharge the difficult and
historic task which has fallen to your
lot"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-28
WILL EXPLAIN.
Officer Of Boer War Arrested, Charged
With Forgery.

New York, March 27-Commandant
Paul DeJager of the Boer army, who
among other things enjoyed the distinc-
ton of having the most beautifulwife in
the Boer lines, is n prisoner in the West
Tooth street station on a charge of having
passed a forged check
According to Commandment DeJager his
arrest is an awful mistake which, he
says. will be explained in due time The
prisoner is IS years old. is well dressed
and well educated. kilograms and letters
addressed to him and other documents in
his possession. including a message from
Consul General Da Soft of The Neither
lands. coroborate his story of having been
an officer.
Detective McManus arrested DeJager in
barber shop at Columbus avenue and
96th street. According to the complaint.
DeJager in September after his return
from South Africa. was employed as a
driver for l.. A. Cushman, a baker He
lived with Hermann Offerman, also a
driver. at 5lS Amsterdam avenue
1t is alleged that DeJager cashed q
check signed John Moores on the Traders
Rank of Canada with Offerman for ST.
Shortly afterward. before it was discov-
cred that the check was worthless, De-
lager became i'll. it is said, and was in
the hospital. Then offerman received
telegram that DeJager was dead.
While walking on Columbus avenue
Saturday, Offerman saw DeJager. He
watched him enter the barber shop. The
arrest followed. DeJager declared that
the police were acting outrageously. II
had every reason to believe that the
check was good he said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-28
JAPS OFFERED EXCHANGE.
Would Yield Manchuria If Russia
Would Corea.

Toxic, March 27.-Documents sub
mitted in tie lower House show that
Japan's last note offered to recognize
Manchuria as outside of Japan's polit-
zeal sphere, provided Russia would re-
cOsniZe COrea as outside hers. This sig
nal concession, instead of placatinS
Russian, seems to have led her to imaS-
inc she could obtain everything by in
Sistcnce, and that Japan would sacri-
fic everything rather than fight.
The whole correspondence shows that
Russia was inventing frivolous pre-
texts for delay and never had the least
inclination to make concessions worthy
Of the name. 1t shows also that st.
Petersburg subordinated itself to Alex
eycff throughout, despite Japan's re-
monstrance that his influence did not
make for peace.