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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-21
CREAM PIE.

Line large granite pie plate with
rich pastry; bake. Fflling-One pint
of, thick sweet cream. whipped to stiff
froth. one-half teaspoonful of vanilla
and three tablespoonfuls of graduated
sugar. Fill crust; dot with blackberry
jelly
a. H. NJ (San Antonio Tex.)
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-21
FRIED CABBAGE.

Select a nice big cabbage: chop it
very fine. Put into a frying pan two
or three slices of salt pork; fry until
done. then turn in the CHOPPED cabbage,
sprinkle with a little salt and fry slow
ly until done.
Mrs. H. C. T. CHilsboro Br., n. H).
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-21
PEACH CREAM.

One can of peaches, one cupful of
sugar one ounce of gelatine, half cup
full of cold water, one pint of cream.
Soak the gelatine in cold water and
whip the cream. Mash and sift a pint
can of peaches using juice and fruit.
and stew with a cupful of sugar. Add
the dissolved gelatine and when cool
stir in the whipped cream. Mould.
Mrs. o. D. Clyde Park, Mass)
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-21
CANAPES.
(By Request.)
Oyster Cananes-

Toast one dozen slices of buttered
bread, cut into crescent shape, and
place into the oven to keep warm.
Wash and drain one quart of oysters
Throw them into a. hot pan, and stir
until the edges are curled. Add one
of butter. one-half tea
spoonful of salt and a dash of cayenne
Dish on the slices of toast. garnish
with a thin slice of lemon for each one
and serve at once
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-21
LEGlsLATURE..-fxTRA sEsAoN...lsTH DAY

Harris committee of conference with
the Senate committee on the Loan Bill
IS. B. No. 81.
The House adjourned at IL o'c,ock
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-21
TRAINING DAY GINGERBREAD.

One cup of sugar, one cup of molas-
ses. one cup of butter, one cup of sour
milk, two eggs; one tablespoonful of
saleratus, five cups of flour, cinnamon
and ginger.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19
Mr.. MerTilps Bill.

On Tuesday in the House of Rrpres-
entatives, Mr., Merrill of Skowhegan intro.
duced a bill relative to taxation of rail.
roads, intended to largely increase said
tax. It is tax upon gross receipts
based upon the business for the year end
ing June 30, proceeding the time the tax
is levied.
Following are some OF the principal
provisions OF the bill:
When the average receipts per mile ex.
coed 81 500 and do not exceed 81 $50 the
the tax shall be equal TO three-tourths
of one per cent OF the gross receipts.
And so on, increasing the rate of the tax
one-fourth of one per cent for each addi-
tional $3.50 Of average gross receipts pei
mile, or fractional part thereof, provide
that the rate shall in no event exceed ten
per cent.
The gross transportation receipts OF
such railroad line or system as the case
Glay be, over its whole extent within and
without the State, shall be divided by
the total number of miles operated to OBJ
tain the average gross receipts per
mile, and the gross accepts IN the Stat
shall be taken to be the average gross
receipts per mile multiplied by the num-
Der Of miles operated within the State.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19
Death by Burning

Misses Roxana and Elvirs Hsnscom,
all their lives residents of Waterville,
lost their lives in Boston, Friday night
last, 10 manner that caused their frienda
much sadness.
1t appears that they received the burn
which resulted in their death while dCz-
ing by an open fire 10 the back parlor q
their lodgings at 81 Union Park, The
carpet supposing to have caught fire
from coal snapp ng out of the grste.
and the flames spreading to the garment
OF the sleeping sisters. Firemen respouC-
ed when the fire was discovered and aG-
mission to the room was forced immed
ately, but both ladies were dead whet
found.
The Misses Hanscnn had for several
years spent the winter in Boston and
they left WateIVillp few daysagu r,
remain for the winter there Ihei
death by such terrible means seems mo.
sad to their friends and aequaiutA ces
The sisters were in advanced vears
both being in the eighties, ard repre-.
sented one Of the citS's oldest tami.ie.
Their father Was one Of the early settler,
OF that place and brother WAS Que OF
the first students at Colby. The sister,
had lived very quietly for many years IL
the large old house on College avtlug
which was built in l79S, spending th-I
winters away, usually III Boston As they
had started To do this season.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19
The War.

Additional reports from the Japanese
headquarters state that the Russian
cavalry which was defeated in the neigh
borhood of Yinkow, Wednesday, retreat
ed in a disorderly condition to North
Takaokan, south of New Chwang, leav-
ing 81 killed and six wounded behind
Many abandoned their arms and accou.
trements in their fight. Ii is believed
that the Russian casualties exceeded 200
The Japanese routed the Russians near
New Chawng Friday.
New Years reviews by the various
newspapers at st. Petersburg, admit
frankly that the Japanese have the better
of the war so far, but the whole tone of
the press is summed up in the following
statement in the Russ: They have
done WELL but not well enough. They
have entrenched themselves in Korea as
though they were at home. have captur-
ed Port Arthur and made conquest Of
most of southern Manchuria but are face
to face with a Russian army of equal
numbers and they are checked. The
New Year will show the Russian flag
raised along the borders of the warm
water "
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19

Some of the really we'll intentioned
men in our town, within a few years
past, advocated the South Carolina
dispensary system, because of the nom
enforcement of the Maine statutes a.
gaipst the sale of into4icants The Co
lumbia Is. CO State sheds some light
upon the workings of the sys EN- in vo-
que in that State. 1t notes that, "the
dspensary sales in Sumter population
58S0) for the ak days ending December
"a, aggregated S6422. The sales in Spar
tanburg population | 1,400) on one day
Christmas eve-were something over
5000 As we have had previous oc-
casion to remark, the degree of absti-
hence occasioned by the dispensarY sys-
tenn is really very striking" Think of
the sales in a town the size of Show
hegan averaging more than 81 900 day
for six days. That is as bad as license
law 80 far as the amount of the ardent
used goes. Evidently there is little vir.
tue in the South Carolina dispensary
system, and State being rumseler is
not a success SO far as curtailing the use
of liquor is concerned.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19
Suicide at Palmyra.

James T. Carr, for many years - resi-
dent of Palmyra, ia what j. known as
The Madawaska district, shot himself,
Monday afternoon, with 81 44.ealibre IT,
volver. \ few mouths ago Mr. Car.'s
son, Everett, committed suicide, using
the same weapon, which was used, Nor
day. Since hi- sons death Mr.. Carr had
been insane NJ times ard, Monday after.
NOON took his own life. Two shots were
fired, one Lodging in the temple ard tho
other just below fhr Jaw bone.
Dr. Edwin \. Porter was hastily sum.
moneG after the dir. very of the deed,
which occurred ia III, barn on the Carr
place. The RELATIVES thought llfr wss
extinct when the body was found, but
the physician revived The aged mau
somewhat sid dressed The wounds as
well as possible. Mr.. CArr died from
the effects of his wounds 81 O'Clock.
A widow and one son, Ernest, survive.
His age WAS about IS. / he ease is q
particularly sad one and the sorrowiug
family have the sympathy Of The entire
community in their bereavement.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19

There seems to be counter claims be-
tween the principals in the war in the
far east az though they have in view the
adjustment of affairs by diplomatic pro-
cess, and this very likely enters the minds
of the combatants although the end still
seems far away. Russia is protesting to
the Powers against the Japanese prOpa-
ganda in China, the result of which St.
Petersburg affects to believe will be a
general uprising which will threaten
foreign interests. Russia further con-
tends that Japan has violated her pledge
made to Secretary Hay in regard to ex-
tending the limits of the war zone. The
case of the cutting out of the torpedo
destroyer at Che Foo and the use of the
Miaotao Islands by Japan as a naval base
are cited as incidents bearing on her
charges, aside from the general state
ment that Chinese ports, Chinese troops
and bandits are In the service of Japan
against Russia. On the other hand, the
Japanese are loudly protesting against
French violations of neutrality in per
hitting the Russian fleet the use of a
French port as a base in the Indian
Ocean. We should be very glad to see
this trouble between Russia and Japan
relegated to the realm of diplomacy and
the sacrifice of human lives cease.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19

There seems to be something of stir
in the direction of amendment to the
prohibitory law of Maine 80 that drug.
gists may be authorized TO dispense
liquors for medicinal purposes. We
have for years held that this should be
done and believe 1t to be entirely logical
and practicable The Bangor News in
an editorial under the caption "Give the
ne...;:SSS.=... she"n says:. "A@d rseHsl
these Maine apothecaries come to the
Maine legislature for relief. They do
not ask the privilege of selling liquor at
retail. They are not conducting bar
rooms or hotels SO far as soirituous
liquors enter ID o the makeup of med-
cinal preparations the druggists wish to
sell liquors, and no further. They wish
to do this and to do it with the approval
of the courts" We understand drug
gists already have the authority to use
spirituous liquors for the compromising
of physicians prescriptions, and this is
right but the law should go a step fur
Their and allow them to sell pure liquors
for medicinal purposes under rigid re-
strictions.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19

mission, recommends hat he BIZ given
greater discretion as be Is charged with
the responsibility Of constructing the
the canal The board of canal comm r.
sloners, he says, should be reduced TO
five or, preferably, three members,
whose duties, p0"ers and salaries should
be assigned by the presideDt
Congressman Hepburn of Illinois will
soon introduce railway regulation bin.
whose provisions be has discussed with
the President Hiil II the Great North
ern discussed the subject, >aturday
with the President The proposed bill
provides for railway court Hill
doesn't like the new bill: bnt Hepburn
thinks something will be doue al the
present session Of Congress-
the SUP committee or the House com
mittee on public buildings and grounds.
having charge Of all New England pro
Jects, Of which representative Burletgh
OF Maine is chairman, has reported 10
the full committee. Among the prupo-
sIuons OF particular interest that were
favorably reported by the sub-commi
tee was that contained in Representative
hcNa:y's bill providing for new pub
lie building al Quincy, VI ans One hun
dred thousand dollars is the amount
recommended to the full committee 10
carry out its provisions
! The unusual spectacle Of United
States senator, explaining "a thr floor of
the Senate charges made against him
self IN court of law in la own state
was witnessed in the Senate, Tuesday.
when Nj Mitchell Of Oregon. spoke OF
the Indictment recently returned against
him by an Oregon grand jury. The
senator had not previously appeared ia
the senate siLee the indictment was re
turned and be was receive q by bis fe low
senators with many evidences Of gooc
will He was much effected. his emo
ton at times being such that he reac
his statement with great difficulty
The following bills were passed in the
enate, Tuesday: Transferring the con
troll of forest reserves from the interior
| Department to the Agricultural Depart
ment. AbolishiDg the office Of assistan
encouragement for the Post Office De
/ partment, and providing a solicitor fol
that department
! Violations of China's neutrality in the
recent Cossack raid southwark to New
chang and Yinkow ere declared b,
state department officials a possl bl,
move by Russia to force in.ernationa
action for the purpose of ending the " Ar
The grave possibilities in this latest de
yelopment of the neutrality problem
divided attention with the forma
charges made by Russia against Chini
and Japan. should the Cossacks hav,
entered China to circle the JAPANESE
left flank, az is generally believed, it il
asserted that Russia has fiagranty violat
ed the terms of the Hay agreement. Al
of the signatory powers are at once in
yolved.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19
Death from L olson

Francis f. Hall of Lewiston. son of
Prot. Hall of Colby College, Wateyyille,
died at his home, Monday last, sitter -four
hours of acute sui ring from the ,nec.
OF q dose Of what ii sppears he supposed
WAS harmless medicine he had jus, be-
fore purchased as a remedy Tor sor,
throat.
Upon his being taken sick, his wife
administered mustard which gave him
some relief, anu then hastily called Or.
Weber, who summoned Dr.. Donovan
to his assistance, but their Efforts were
in vsin,
The parents Of the unfortunate msu
were summoned and arrived III lewiston
on the Pullman. Tuesday morning lhey
were overwhelmed. The wiz, bride
of tut seven months, formerly Mss Mnr-
garet Wardlaw OF Lewiston, is complete
y prostrsted from the Effects II his sad
event.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19

Neutrality of China appears to be the
issue at the prese Mt time. Russia claims
that China has repeatedly violated neu-
trality to her disadvantage and has made
representations to this effect to Secre-
tary Hay. While disclaiming any as
sumption of responsibility for the char
ges made by Russia, the Government
at Washington has communicated to
China its anxiety to prevent the exten.
sion of the zone OF hoslilisies to Chinese
territory. This is the second time Sec
rotary Hay has in friendly spirit urged
upon China the advantages that strict
neutrality holds OFT TO her and the i'm
portance it is to the people of the whole
world. 1t is truly matter of the high
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19

Two years ago scarcely anything was
known by the public generally about an
animal which has new become quite
famous. The porcupine then had no
legal status as a source of individual
revenue or OF state expenditure. Now
he has such status to good number Of
thousands OF dollars. Ii is rumored that
the enemies of the animal are to rally
around the present law, and hose who
favor its repeal will not do so from love
or respect for him, but because Of regard
for the state treasury. The porcupine
has become historical character in
Maine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19

Fire has dealt the Good viii Home
Association heavy blows of late. The
devouring element Is no respecter OF
persons, once it gets started. The in
stitution will feel the effect of these
losses but will rise above them. 1t has
MANY warm friends and they will have
ample opportunity to show their interest
by substantial aid In this time of loss
and need. More than ever will funds be
needed to carry on the good work thus
far so well done.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19

Parmenas Encampment has held several
public installations. but none more suc-
cessful than the present one. Priscilla
Rebekah Installed its officers In public
for the fret time. The work u both
bodies WAS compimented very highly
by the grand Ulcers during the course
Of the evening and In the speaking after
the banquet.
The Imperial Orchestra Wac present
and furnished music whenever oppor.
tunity offered, adding materially to tn
evenings enjoyment.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19

The legislative commission, created to
adjust salaries and abolish the fee sys-
TEN, made one decidedly sensible propo-
sition; that of making the pay of mem
bers of the executive council five dollars
per day and actual travelling expenses,
instead of a smaller per diem and mile
age. 1t needs no argument TO prove
this This method of compensation
should be applied to all state and county
officials, including members of the legis-
lature, all inspecting or supervising
boards and county commissioners.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19

"a casual glance over 80 much of the
salary commission report as has been
made public leads US to conclude that
the tendency of that report is in the
direction of increase of salaries of state
and county officers rather than other
wise. We do not believe that was the
object for which that commission was
created by the last legislature. 1t may
be a time to increase salaries but, view :
ing the matter from the outside, we do
not see it In that light.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19

The Senate is not dead set against
arbitration treaties as it has ratified ,he
Pan-American treaty for arbitration of
pecuniary claims among the American
governments. Southern senators appear
to DO fearful that old war claims against
their states, while they were in rebellion
may be brought up against them and
thus they are opposed to the treaties
made by Secretary Hay with European
governments. The opposition is held to
be captious. The treaties should be
promptly ratified and it is to be hoped
they will be.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19

Judge Newell Of the prohs. lout, for
Apdroscoggiu county. haudea down "a
decree in the petition Of Charles +. Dun
lisp of Portland, for the appointment Of 3
guardian FOR his grandson, Erlou Dunlap,
aged II years aud Al inmate If shiloh.
1t gave the grandfather the custody Of
The person or Erlon and the care of his
education. Eflnn is the son otG. Archer
nuulsp, Formerly Of Portland. lis eX.
p,cted that II Z. Coolidge, k.q counsel
TOW c. Archer Dunlap, viii appeal from
the decision If Probate judge Newell in
the Dunlap hearing, TO the Androscoggin
county supreme court At Is April term.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19

Carnegie disclaims any responsibility
for the embarrassment that came upon
Oberln College, through the maneuvers
of Mrs. Chadwick but he will re-
imburse students for losses they sus.
tanned through the failure Of Oberlin
bank and also the Y. NJ. c. A. to The
extent of $1,000, which had been laid
aside for building fund. Mr.. Carneg e
can DO this and not feel it, yet he is con-
siderate and TO be commended for his
thoughtfulness as well as generosity.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19
Snecial Offer.

All subscribers who pay their sub
scrIptions to the REPORTER one year In
advance will be presented with Hicks
renowned Almanac free. This offer may
be Withdrawn at anytime as our supply
Of these almanacs Is limited
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19

Russia, with all her other troubles,
has a strike of $4,000 steel workers to
wrestle with. This strike has an
important bearing on the war in the Far
East, as every days delay in completing
government contracts at the iron works
means the loss of precious time in the
starting of the third Pacific Squadron.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19

Gov. Douglass has succeeded In bring
Ing about settlement of the Fall River
strike, nearly six months old, and the
strikers will take their old places with.
out discrimination, with the 1919 per
cent reduction, against which they
struck, In fleet for the time being. Ii
is big feather in the cap of Gov. Doug
looa
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19

est Importance, In the direction of the
welfare of vast number of people and
In the interest of humanity. Extension
of hostilities across the border of Man
churia would be a calamity.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19

Itching Blind, bleeding or P7ojrudn- KS
Druggists refund money II PAZp OINTMENT
fails Ia cure any cASe, ia matter Of how long
standing. m ~ "A DAYS slrst APP lir3tion givst
ease and rests 50c II your druggist hasn't il
send Sc iu stamps sua II vii See forwarded post
6m46 pald by tAris Medicine Co.. II. Louis, Nc
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19
COMING EVENTS.

January "a, Skoshegan Sorosis.
January n, Town Improvement Soc,ety.
February ISL, 9k9wbegaa Wpman's Gsh.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19

Houltou hsd 81, 900 fire oo ruesday.
destroying block contsing sewers
stores with hall
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-01-19
TIE BANQUET.

Lettuce
Boiled Ham Pressed Beef
Saratoga Chips
Potato Salad Cabbage Salad
Assorted Cake Tarts
Doughnuts
Apples Oranges
After sufficient attention had been
paid to the good things of the table,
Leon s. Merrill of Scion, newly-instaled
chief patriarch OF Parmenas Encamp'
ment, was introduced as toastmaster
and a time was devoted to impromptu
speaking. Among those who responded
TO toasts were President Minnie +, Spen-
Ger OF Berwick, Grand Patriarch Herbert
w. Sears of Portland, Grand High Priest
Eugene r. Bowler of Rockland, Grand
Senior Warden w. A. Bailey of Skowhe-
gan, Grand Junior Warden John Ward
OF Bangor, Grand Marshal Mrs. S. O.
Cook of Brunswick, Noble Grand Mrs.
Cora B. Hurley, Past Grand Represents
tive John l.. Pond OF Augusta, Past Dis
trict Deputy Mr. !. II. Hutchins, Past
Chief Patriarchs +. +. Pencil, Hugh
Hurley and A. X. Jewett and Treasurer
Howard G. Tsggpr'.
The whole sff.ir will be remembered
as red letter right in the history Of
DAD Fellowship in Skowhegan. The
large number in attendance counting
among them so many distinguished Odd
Fellows, making it an unusual gathering.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-04-21
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES

The following Good Friday services
are held today
st. Andrews Cathedral Pule Kaha-
hiaka 0 a. M; Morning Prayer, Litany
and Ante-Communion 10 a. M; Three
Hours Service - m. to D. m.
st. Clements Church, Litany, Z a.
m; Mornin Prayer II a. m; Medita-
ton, to 8 p. m; Evensong, 1880 p. M
Saturday-Morning Prayer, a. m;
Evensong D. m.
Sunday-Holy Communion, a. m;
Holy Communion ands Morning Prayer
II a. m! Evensong 1880 D. m.
There was a women's prayer service
at the Christian church this morning
commencing at 10 o'clock At 1905
there were the usual noon meetings,
that for men i'm the Alexander Young
building and that for women i'm the
Y. W. c. A. Tonight there will be a
great union communion service at Cen
trail Union church beginning at 1880
This will be a specially impressive and
important service. Members of many
denominations will unite around the
Lords Table in commemoration of his
death. .R,