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The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-23

We have decided to close the REPORT.
Err Quaker Range Contest Monday night,
December Is, and all candidates and
their friends should thus take notice
and govern themselves accordingly.
The vote of every candidate has been
increased since our last issue, and while
the same persons appear as leaders in
each of their several classes, we are
knowing to the fact that the votes re.
corded do not in hardly any case repre-
sent the total votes re ceived by any can
didate How many votes are held back
from week to week by candidates is a
matter of conjecture only. but the ex-
perience of our last Range Contest
taught us that its the final round up"
that tells the story, as the winners, with
one exception, did not lead their class
at any time.
The work of the next three weeks
tells the story and by another week we
expect to see the interest becoming
quite intense
The summary to this morning:
CLASS MOI.
Mrs Emma l.. Bickford. Skowhegan $500
Mrs. Eta B LaCasce, Skowbegan, 3717
Mrs. Grace l.. Buker, Skowhegan, 1919
Miss Vonie p Eaton, Skowhegau. 1917
Mrs. e. w Emerson, skowhegan, 1912
CLASS NO. 2.
Mrs. Della c. Brown, Caratuuk 80. 1923
Mrs. lara B Leavitt,
Norridgewock.......2779
Mrs. P. 5. Longley, Scion ..l45O
CLASS NO. 8.
Miss Belva l.. Bush. Athens. .3567
Mrs, II. M, Flanders, Athens. .....I45O
Mrs. Thomas Noyes, Athens .......1252
The following letter from Mrs. l. W,
Shean of anaan, whose friends saw fit
to start as a candidate, will explain the
non-appearance of her name among the
contestants this week:
Canaan, Nov. 20, 1905.
Dear Srs
| appreciate the kindness and
friendliness of all who have taken interest
in my behalf and as am wholly unable to
attend to this affair. must ask you to with
draw my name from the Range Contest.
Should be pleased to 90 ahead but circum-
stances won't permit
Thank you all again.
Yours truly,
MRS. l.. w. SHEAN.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-23

The calls for business has caused Y
high rate of interest In New I ork lately.
That is a good indication.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-23
Editor Merriman Retires.

AS result of Editor Merriman's trip
through the west last summer with the
National Editorial Association, comes u
change OF ownership in the Madison Bull
letin, paper founded and conducted by
him for nearly score of years in that
live manufacturing town. The new
owner and editor of this newspaper prop
erty is Harry c. Prince, formerly owner
and manager of the Waterville daily and
weekly Mail. In the retirement Of Mr..
Merriman who, We understand plans to
continue journalism in Indian Territory,
Madison citizens should congratulate
themselves that their paper has fallen
into such able management. We well
come Mr.. Prince to the Somerset field.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-23

Mt. Washington doomed up In the clear
atmosphere Tuesday morning, its crest
covered with snow.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-23

November heavens are giving us a
grand display.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-23

Congressman Burleigh will leave for
Washington today. He will be accom-
panied by Mrs. Burleigh.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-23

live to see the day "when separation
consistent with the welfare OF the fhlilp'
pines can be made"
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-23
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets.
All druggist refund the money If 1t fails TO cure
ly46 f. W. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-23

Apollo chocolates too; for sale every
day, and he ales' chocolate that's made
at any price ley are put up in ar
tistic boxes and sell for BIC, Sc, 5Oc,
eoe and Il %. In bulk for zoe por
pound.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-23

Bring your prescriptions along too
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-23

We don't want you to forget about
that Witch Hazel that We buy direct
from the distillers by the barrel; it's the
very best that money can buy, ard We
sell it for &c per pint, 4Oc a quart and
if you take a gallon at one time it's only
g %.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-23

All married men are prolific inventors OF
excuses.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-23

Those sawyer pictures have been sell
ling fine the past week. and we would
advise yon 70 gef your Christmas order
10 early.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-23
Thursday, No.. %, 1905.
+ Y Wonder What S Do
l:@s') ing at BUCKNAH's
~ This Week ?"

saturday candy, this week, and every
week, On Saturdays only; worth 4Oc.
costs you 9uly z9c. Don't forget it.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-23

Do you need a tooth brush, hair brush,
toilet or bath soap perfumes, bay rum,
manicure supplies or any little drug
store wau'' Ne can fit you out to your
satisfaction
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-23

1t is common to think of Il camel, the
proverbial ship OF the desert, as a pa
tient beast of burden. Guided by skill
full hands, however, it becomes a very
formidable war steed The Somali
warriors have ridden cames in many
fierce charges for generations Mount
ed on the back of an active camel with
long spear fer weapon. one of these
savages is an enemy to be feared.
A matrimonial yoke can be built for two
at a cost of two dollars.
Old papers, 5 cents a bundle, REroR-
TER office.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-23
COMING EVENTS.

urrKRED As SECOND GLASS MAIL MATTER.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-23

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST.
Christian Science Hall, 40 Water street.
Services. Sunday morning, Io,4S: childrenit
Sunday school II.45. Wednesday evening
meeting, $50. Reading room Of this church
IS Elm street All are welcome.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-23
CLASS NO. /

The following letter from Mrs L w.
Shean of anaan, whose friends saw fit
to start as a candidate, will explain the
non-appearance of her name among the
contestants this week:
The Washington times., 1905-08-30

Mark Twain has this to say about the
Russo-Japanese peace settlement:
Russia was on the high road to
emancipation from an insane and in
tolerable slavery l was hopin~ that
this was a holy war in the best and
noblest sense of that abused term, and
that no war was ever charged with a
higher mission. I think there can be
no doubt that that mission is now Se-
feated and Russia's chain re-riveted, this
time to stay.
Il think the Car will now withdraw
the small hunlanities that have been
forced from him. and resume his me-
dievial barbarismS with a relieved spirit
ana an immeasurable joy. 1 think Rus
sian liberty has had its last chance,
and has lost it.
Il think nothing has been gained by
the peace thai Is remotely comparable
10 what has been sacrificed by IT, One
more battle would have abolished the
waiting chains of billions upon billions
OF unborn Russians. and / wish It could
have been fought.
Il hope l am mistaken, yet in all
sincerity l believe that this peace is
entitled to rank, as the most Complete
disaster in political history"
The Washington times., 1905-08-30
All st. Petersburg Drinks
To Health of M. Witte

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 30.-The
news that peace had been agreed to did
not become generally known here until
this morning, owing to the lateness of
the hour when the word arrived yester-
day.
summer gardens and theaters at mid
night, and was received by the people
who heard 1t with manifestations of joy.
A every place the health Of NJ Witte.
I he Russian envoy who concluded the
peace. was drunk with champagne
There is general rejoicing today among
the people over the news. NJ. Witte s
name is On the lips OF everyone, and ne
has become the foremost man in Russia.
hardly excluding the Car. The fact
that he was able to avoid the payment
OF an indemnity to Japan is regarded
as q great victory, although the cession
OF half of Sakhaiin has caused some ad-
verse comments.
The reason for this Is that the object
of Japan's concessions is entirely mfsun-
derstood by the jingoes. who insist that
japan retreated from the position she
! took al first only because the realized
/ that General Lineveitch. the Russian
ocmma ander-in-chief IN Manchuria, would
! have defeated Field Marshal Oyama IN
+ the next battle
/ The Novoe Vremya takes this position,
and Saws that the Russian diplomats
were blind to conclude peace when
I japan is exhausted, and Field Marshal
( Oyama had telegraphed TO the Mikado
that victory was Impossible.
The Washington times., 1905-08-30
Advised by Roosevelt.

General Whittier stated that, contrary
TO many reports, Mr.. Morgan had been
desirous OF holding on to the concession
against all opposition of the Chinese, un-
I'll he was advised by President Roose-
Welt, In conference at Oyster Bay last
Monday. to accept the Chinese offer and
close the affair quickly as possible.
Jersey City, in the Corporation Agency
building. at 243 Washington street, and
was attended by twelve stockholders,
several OF whom were directors. II was
not, however, a directors meeting, as
had been stated, but a special stock
holders meeting adjourned from August
5. Mr.. Morgan. General Whittier, and
William Barclay Parsons. all directors,
were presepf
The Washington times., 1905-08-30
British Diplomat
Thinks Japs Winners

LONDON. Aug. 30.-Has Japan out
generated Russia at the council board.
as she has on the field OF battle. and
on the high seas? Despite the popular
impression that because Japan gave up
her claim for indemnity. surrendered
half of Sakhalin, conceded Rassia's
ownership of her interned warships. and
placed no restrictions on Russia's naval
strength in Asiatic waters. she has been
beaten at the game OF diplomacy. many
diplomats, who are thoroughly ac-
quainted with the situation, do not take
this view.
the British government. and who has
been in full touch with the negotiations,
said today
Let US see what Japan really has
The Washington times., 1905-08-30
CONTINUED from Second Page)

papers all comment on this and are un-
able to find words in which to voice
their admiration for Japanese states
manship.
The Manchester Guardian says:
This is a greater victory than that
OF Mukden. and argues for qualities Of
mind higher than can be displayed on
any battlefield"
The Yorkshire Post states:
The Japanese have won many honors
since they threw down the gage to Rus
sia eighteen months ago. but none that
stands any higher to their credit than
the reverse to which they submitted
yesterday"
The Birmingham Post says Japan has
proved herself as great in peace as In
war. while practically all the European
press takes the same view OF the con-
cessions made at the conference yes
terday.
The part riayed by President Roose-
vel. also comes In for the plaudits OF
the press ami people. To him Is largely
given the credit for ending the war. and
his action Is regarded as putting the
United States on the highest interna-
tional plane which that country has yet
reached. II IL admitted everywhere that
no other OF the worlds rulers could
have done the work which President
Roosevelt did at the peace conference.
The Washington times., 1905-08-30
An Achievement
Without Parallel

.-Some people are In the habit of say
ing that our President is too impulsive
and is Inclined to be hasty," said Pen
sion Commissioner Warner to a Times
reporter today, but his impulses are
always in the right direction as the out
come of the peace conference at Ports
mouth proves.
President Roosevelt once more shows
the world that he can do things When
the record IS printed 1t will be seen that
il was his persistence on the line map
ped out whcn he started In TO bring
about peace that brought about the
result He has shown the country that
he, is as successful in establishing peace
between two warring nations as he was
in war. and he is entitled TO all credit
and praise.
The Washington times., 1905-08-30
Itaiy's Admiration.

y beg to offer to you. Mr.. President.
on behalf of the Italian government
and Of myself. as representative of my
august sovereign. heartfelt congratula-
uoIIs Tor your great success III re-estab-
fishing peace Italy who. since her con-
stltution. has endeavored to be an ele-
ment and factor of harmony among ma
tlons. Will greatly admire and praise
the work you brought on so advanta-
geously for the benefit of humanity
MAYOR DES PLANCHES
The Washington times., 1905-08-30
REGULATIONS MADE AND LOST IN WAR

Stoessel-Prisoner on parole
and court-martialed
Ukhtomsky-Held prisoner.
Zassalitch-Superseded.
JAPANESE.
Oyama-Field marshal and
commander in chief; Liaoyang
and Mukden.
Togo-In command of Japan's
fleets; Port Arthur and Sea of
Japan.
Kamimura-Second in command
of the fleets; bombarded Vladivo-
stok.
Kodama-Chief of staff; has
planned all campaigns.
Kuroki-won the battles at the
Yalu and Mao-Tien Pass. and
turned Kuropatkin's left flank at
Liaoyang and Mukden.
Nogi-Captor of Port Arthur.
Nodzu-In command of Japanese
center at Liaoyang, Sha river, and
Mukden.
Oku-Won at KIM -Chaow. Nan
Shan, and An-Shan-Chan.
Uriu-Vice admiral, in command
at the ChemulpO action.
The Washington times., 1905-08-30

that Great Britain was beaten beyond
recovery during the early stages of the
Boer war.
while japanese success in the field
might have continued we may say, 1t
was by no means a certainty. and in
high circles in Russia was not even ad-
mitted as a remarkable probability. 1t
was the Russian idea that Japan would
insist on terms, the refusal of which
would popularize the war in Russia,
while IL would have placed the Gar s
government before the world as lover
of peace. bounded by inexorable Japan.
1T is not unlikely that the Mikado's
advisers knew this, and that their recess
sion really forced an unwelcome peace
on Russia, and gave Japan advantages
which are more than she could have
hoped for at the beginning of the war
The Washington times., 1905-08-30
RUSSIAN.

Alexieff-Recalled.
Bezobrazoff-Recalled.
Quarreled with Ku-
r0patkin and resigned.
birileff-Arrived at the front too
late to serve.
Fock-Held prisoner.
Gripenberg = Resigned under
criticism.
Kaulbars-Still in command
Kuropatkin = Relieved" after
Mukden.
Lineyitch-Present commander
in-chief.
Observation-Disclosures, but re-
sumed command.
Orloff-Recalled in disgrace.
Pnug Held prisoner.
Rennenkampf = Wounded, but
resumed command.
Rogestvensky = Wounded and
held prisoner
MaKnaroff = Killed when his
flagship was sunk.
Skrydloff-Recalled
Stackelberg-Wounded, but re-
sumed command.
Stark-Recalled.
The Washington times., 1905-08-30
Chinese Get Railroad
By Roosevelt's s Advice

NEW YORK. Aug. 3o.-With the con-
sent and advice of President Roosevelt
the stockholders of the American China
Development Company has formally ac-
cepted the offer of the Chinese govern
ment for the Canton-Hankow railroad
concession in which the banking house
or J. Pferpont Morgan & Co. is the
largest stockholder. The price to be re-
ceived by the company is between &c.
100000 and S1.0900O0
The reason for relinquishing the con-
cession, according TO a statement made
by General Charles A. Whittier presi-
dent OF the company, Is that the Chinese
government has decided TO force all
american and European interests out of
China and that under these conditions
further development of the concession
would be difficult and Improbable, IL not
impossible
The Washington times., 1905-08-30
Always a Cause of Fricticn.

Practically ever since the concession
was obtained by Americans, ten years
ago, 1T has been the cause of interna-
tional friction. Various European pow
ers have endeavored to obtain control
CT the concession by purchase. and with
IL the last two years many statements
have been made as to China's attitude
toward the American interests
King Leopold of Belgium became ex-
tensively Interested as a stockholder,
and last year the question was raised
as to whether American or Belgian
interests should predominant in the con-
troll OF the company. The matter was
taken before the Cabinet in Washington.
and II was decided that the company
should be controlled by American stock
holders and known as an American cor
poration.
During Mr. Morgan European trip
early in the summer King Leopold
crossed over from Ostend to Dover for
a conference with him, and afterward 1t
was reported that King Leopold had
strongly urged the retention Of the con-
cession for the good of the commercial
world. while Mr.. Morgan was equally
anxious to sell and withdraw all Amer
lean interests from China. Mr. Morgan
at the time declined TO make any state
ment as to the nature of his talk with
King Leopold.
The Washington times., 1905-08-30
Albert Beveridge.

Congratulations is too poor a word
This historic accomplishment marks you
as the first statesman of the world.
You did it-you and not another All
mankind knows II and applauds. Per-
sonally, rejoice more than / can say.
ATRERT REVERrDCEe
The Washington times., 1905-08-30
kilograms From Sovereigns
Congratulating Roosevelt

O1 BAL, N aug oO-<A SSdSA
of kilograms five inches thick has accu-
mulated upon Secretary Loebs desk, and
Is growing as fast as the telegraph
force at the executive Office can take
the messages from the wire.
Men Of all nations and in all walks of
life are tumbling over each other TO
congratulate the President upon his
victory for peace. Among those received
thus far are the following:
Kaiser's Joy.
Just read cable from America an
nouncing agreement of peace conference
on preliminaries of peace. Am over
joyed Express most sincere congratu-
untiring efforts. The whole of mankind
must unite, and will do so, in thanking
you for the great boon you have given
II WILLIAM, l. r.
King Edward Cables.
Let me be one of the first to congrat-
ulate you on the successful issue OF the
peace conference to which you have SO
greatly subscribed. EDWARD. r.
Jusserand's Message.
''Heartiest. warmest congratulations.
''JUSSERAND-"
Cassini Happy.
Profoundly happy at the result OF the
negotiations which assures a peace hon.
orable to both nations and in which you
.'CAssINL"
Durand's Praise.
Please submit to the President my
most cordial congratulations upon the
success OF his efforts to bring about
peace. GGRRAND."
Sir Chentung Pleased.
Il beg TO offer my hearty congratuia-
tions for the successful conclusion Of
peace fo- which the whole world, espe-
ciaiiy the Orient IS ever indebted to
.CHENTUNG LIANG-CHENG."
Itaiy's Admiration.
II beg to offer to you, Mr. President.
on behalf of the Italian government
and Of myself. as representative of my
august sovereign. heartfelt congratula-
fishing peace. Italy who since her con-
stltution. has endeavored to be an ele-
ment and factor Of harmony among ma
uons. will greatly admire and praise
the work YOU brought on SO advanta
geously for the benefit of humanity
MAYOR DES PLANCHES,
Italian Ambassador
Cardinal Gibbons.
Accept hearty congratulations on
your splendid victory for peace.
CARDINAL GIBBONS"
Ankeny's Tribute.
Please accept my heartiest con-
gratulations on the result of your
splendid work to bring about interna-
tional peace LEVI ANKENY-''
John W. Foster.
Il join with all the world in giving
you the chief credit for the welcome
peace. JOHN w. FOSTER"
W. ]. Bryan
accept congratulations Your sue
Russia and Japan reflect credit on the
nation. WILLIAM J. BRYAN"
P. c. Knox.
II rejoice in your great triumph You
have rendered the world unparalleled
service. immediate in its influence. and
have won for yourself imperishable
tame p. c. KNOX"
Albert Beveridge.
Congratulations is too poor a word
This historic accomplishment marks you
1ou did lt-you and not another. AL
mankind knows II and applauds Per
sonaIly, l rejoice more than / can say
ALBERT BEVERIDGE."
The Joy that fills the heart of Presl-
cent Roosevelt over the brilliant out
come OF his move for peace Is some
what subdued because of the fact that
the situation is still extremely deli
cate, TO use diplomatic expression.
I'VE have reached that point in the
forest where the trees are thinning. but
we are by no means out of the woods >
Is the expressive way the President
The Washington times., 1905-08-30

surrendered. She has given up a war
Indemnity which she had no possible
means of collecting at this stage of the
war. Whether a further prosecution OF
the war would have placed her In a
position to exact compensation Is
question which cannot be answered.
She has given up half OF Sakhalin.
which she might have kept. but it was
OF real advantage 10 her outside OF
its material resources. which VIII not
be worth much for many years
THE position she retains gives her
as complete control of the sea of Japan
as she would have had II she had kept
the entire island. She gives up the
claim TO the interned Russian war
ships. upon which she had no real
claim, and the value of which is trivial.
and she surrenders the privilege OF hu-
initiating Russia by limiting her naval
strength in Asiatic waters.
las matter of fact Togo very ef-
fectnaliy settled this point for at least
ten years to come and the history of the
war just closed has demonstrated tina: ::
Russia has hips in European waters she
can quickly get them TO Asiatic waters
IL the necessity arises AS matter o!
fact. therefore. Japan's concessions are
OF no vital Importance.
Made Great Gains.
Her gains. however. are real and OF
OF great value. She secures alb
solute dominance over Korea with It's
territory greater than that OF Japan
She gets the half of Sakhalin which
makes the Sea of Japan a Japanes,
lake. one gets Port Arthur. Dalny. tn,
Liao-Tung peninsula. and the Eastern
Chinese Railroad. upon, which Russia
has expended hundreds of millions o.
dollars and her navy is strengthened b,
at least half a dozen ba,tleships and
numerous smaller craft taken from tn.
The Washington times., 1905-08-30
Peace Greatest Disaster"
Says Mark Twain

BOSTON. Aug. 39.-In a dispatch 10
the Boston Globe from Durham. n H.
The Washington times., 1905-08-30
Russia Made Mistake.

Another feature of the situation
which is interesting and instructive is
that there is good reason to believe that
Russia. when she appointed her peace
envoys. had no idea that peace would
result. 1t is as much mistake to sup
pose that Russia was hoDelessly beaten
as II would have been to suppose that
the United States was whipped because
of the Confederate success during the
early stages of the great civil war. or
The Washington times., 1905-08-30

Russians. All these have money value
which I'm the aggregate will go far 10
compensate Japan for the cost OF the
war
I'm addition to this. her moral gains
have been enormous. In restoring Man
churia to the administration of China
she secures position with that En-
pire the value OF which Is incalculable.
Japan will be to all eastern Asia in the
future what the United States is to
America. BY her apparent moderatic.'.
she has allayed the suspicious of the
wcrid and established a reputation which
Will greatly add to her power and in
fiuence in world politics.
Russia on the other hand will be a
negligible quantity in eastern Asian af-
fairs for many wears to come.