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New-York tribune., 1905-08-25
4CTIVITY At OYSTER BAY.
The President Continues His En-
deaUors for Peace.

Cys+er Ray Aug pa crisis in the peace ne
rotiations is approaching rapidly. Whether
there is TO be peace between Russia and Japan
or a continuance Of the war will be determined
very likely. in few days.
Since he made his direct appeal to Emperor
Nicholas President Roosevelt has been await
ing Developments. hopeful that such efforts as
he has felt proper TO make TO avert failure OF
the Washington conference might not futile. To-
day those developments began to appear. re-
port from Ambassador Meyer at St Petersburg
OF his audience with Emperor Nicholas yester-
day was received. and. in addition. some i'm
portant adviees from Portsmouth reached the
President They regarded as so urgent
that ss soon as they received in the ex
ecutive Offices in the village, they were carried
20 Sycamore Hill by trusted executive clerk.
The utmost secrecy is manifested regarding
the communications. not the slightest intima
tion OF the nature Of their contents being per-
Initted 10 become public.
II is quite certain now that in addition to
making q direct appeal 20 the Russian Emperor
20 take such measures as may bring the pending
negotiations TO a successful issue. President
Roosevelt has communicated with the Japanese
government along similar lines. Whether that
sppesl made directly 10 the Emperor of
not be asoertsined. as no official confirmation is
ZION has been forwarded.
An impression is likely TO be created by some
recent reports OF the Presidents activity in the
peace proceedings that he is exerting the power
ful influence which he wields TO force the ENJOYS
New-York tribune., 1905-08-25

, ,,,o so,,e sort Of agreement No such impress
sion is warranted by the efforts ne mas ihaue'
From the incpency Of the negotiations the
President has been actuated by motives or 'he
sincerest friendship for both OF the belhgereh's'
and bz a desire to do all that in him lies to
terminate conflict so sanguinary tnat IL mas
shocked the entire civilized world.
Tn the identic note which he directed TO the
81 Petersburg and Toxic governments he ex-
nrassed the hope that their representatives
might come together and settle their differences
themselves Since the ENJOYS assembled IN an
effort TO carry out the Presidents suggestion ne
has followed in spirit and in principle the IDEAS
he enuneiated in his note.
In the negotiations preliminary to the con-
ference the President acted in the capacity Of
an Intermediary between Russia and Japan.
when the plenipotentiaries arrived in America
and were received formally by the President he
assured them that they would be free absolutely
from interference in their deliberations. He
made IL clear to them. at the same time, that If
he could be of any assistance 10 them in the
accomplishment Of their great mission, that as
sistance would be extended gladly in any proper
effort to resolve their differences
The Presidents offer appreciated to the
full by the conferrees Moved by profound
desire 10 restore peace. the President has lent
his good Offices TO the representatives Of both
of the warning powers but he has refrained
from any effort which might be regarded as
offensive either by Russia or by Japan He has
maintained his position intermediary.
making suggestions when suggestions were re-
ouested and giving counsel when it was sought.
Impressed by the belief that an agreement
can he reached by the ENJOYS after full discus
sion and thorough consideration of all phrases
of the questions at issue. President Roosevelt
finally has appealed for peace to the st. Peters
burg and Toxic governments, communicating
his appeals simultaneously to the ENJOYS them
selves.
Such suggestions as he has offered and such
propositions as he has made were for the con-
sideration Of the penipotentiaries. and were
presented with a view TO facilitating their
labors. II is known that both the Russian and
japanese governments appreciate the disnter-
ested friendship of the President, and that both
have expressed their appreciation of his efforts
to insure "a lasting and honorable peace"
New-York tribune., 1905-08-25
MAY BE KING OF NORWAY
King Oscar No Longer Opposes dc
ceptanCe of Cro1cn by His Son.

Stockholm. Aug 24-According 10 good au-
thority the feeling in government circles re-
gardng the accession by a Bernadette prince
to the Norwegian throne has undergone COM
plete change. King Oscar no longer opposes the
acceptance of the crown by his son Charles AS
seon as the union between Norway and Sweden
is dissolved his answer will be given. and it
probably will be Affirmative.
At a meeting of the Council of State to-day,
the Minister of Justice, Nj. Berger, presented a
report the decision OF the Norwegian Stor-
thing approving The proposals of the government
for the formal opening OF negotiations with Swe-
den for the dissolution OF the union At the same
time he proposed that King Oscar be requested
TO empower the Council to enter into negotia-
tions with the Norwegian government for the
settlement of the questions in dispute and also
to authorize the government to appoint delegat tes
TO meet the Norwegian representatives
In the recommendation of the Council the Re-
gent. Crown Prince Gustave. gave his consent
to the proposals.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-25
COLER OUT FOR FORD.
BeHeUes VOters Would Be Glad of
Chance to Break Boss Rule.

Ex- Controller Coler. until recently regarded
as the Tammany leader of Brooklyn, says
winning combination against Tammany would
be John Ford for Mayor Borough President Lit
tleton of Brooklyn for Controller. and Jerome TO
succeed himself. Apparently Mr.. Coler is going
TO oppose Tammany this year. When Mr. Coler
asked about the attitude of progressive
Democrats toward the Tammany machine he
said:
Tammany could be beaten this year If the
antiTammany men would organize right
Roosevelts enormous margin was contributed
by radical Democrats, who believed he
better Democrat than Judge Parker. He stood
for something that they wanted If the anti
Tammany people nominate some coloress busi-
ness man he will not run a bit better than Low
did. The only way to win is to name ticket
that stands for something in the way of de-
parture from the Tammany plan of running the
city departments
Mr.. Ford is the author of the Special Franchise
Tax law just declared valid by the United States
Supreme Court. If he were nominated the voters
would know that he stood for certain things
they want.
istration is its neglect to provide for the fnan-
cial needs of the municipality. We have heard
a lot about public ownership from Tammany
put IT is not feasible. because no preparation
has been made for the separation of the city's
various debts so as to provide funds for public
ownership.
Unless the Mcclellan administration is dis
posed to cut loose from its traditions and pre-
pare the way for public ownership OF various
utilities, mere talk about doing is nonsense
hypocriticai nonsense.
President Littleton of Brooklyn would be a
good candidate for Controller. His course in
the Board of Estimate and Apportionment shows
that ne is conscientious and a good fighter |
believe Jerome should be renominated because
he is sound on the proposition that when a
public official has made good record and wants
reelection he should not be kicked upstairs or
downstairs. or relegated to the rear. His appeal
10 the people. regardless of machines will strike
responsive chord among the voters
With Ford for Mayor Littleton for Controller
and Jerome running to succeed himself II strikes
me that Mcclellan would be beaten. One of nv
reasons for this belief is that the municipal
ownership issues proved TO be winner in Chi
cago Roosevelt u | remember correctly car
ried Chicago by 100000 Dunno a Democrat on
municipal ownership platform. won by about
10000
New-York tribune., 1905-08-25
KAISER AND PRESIDENT
German Emperor ApproUes o.
Efforts for Peace.

Berlin. Aug 24-Emperor William has ex-
pressed to the members of his encourage his
cordial recognition OF President Roosevet's ef-
forts for peace and his hope that they will prove
successful
Precisely what the President is doing seems to
be unknown to the German government but the
postponement to Saturday OF further sittings of
the conference is regarded indicating that
both beiligerents desire to prolong the negotia-
tions and that each is seeking fresh grounds for
agreement.
All Russian shares were higher on the Boerse
to-day, bonds advancing three-tenths of point.
Russian Bank stock IA and Warsaw and Vi
emma Railroad stock AZ.
Both governments are putting out news para
graphs designed, seemingly, 10 strengthen their
diplomacy. The Krupps, contrary to their usual
custom, but doubtless in accordance with the
desire of the japanese government. announced
the receipt of urgent request yesterday 10
hurry japanese orders for armor plate and guns
costing S1l.2JOOo0, while the Russian govern
ment has issued an authoritative statement that
1t will never pay kopeck for indemnity.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-25
RUSSIA LOSING GROUND?
Paris "Temps" Says She Is By Delay
an Acce pting Peace Terms.

Paris Aug 24-The semi-official Temps" to-
day has notable leader rejecting the growing
French sentiment that Russia is losing ground
by her delay in accepting the peace terms. even
though they are hard. It says
After the long and constant reverses suffered by
Russian arms in the Far East Russia will do
well II she succeeds in preserving the integrity
Of her territory and escaping with the mere
payment of an indemnity, which is not mortal
wound. Resisting the efforts OF President
Roosevelt and putting off the conclusion of a
peace already ripe amount to a refusal 10
look the facts in the face. II is a resort 10 the
fatal Russian system OF "nitcheyo" which
neither in diplomacy nor in warfare conduces to
Russia's welfare
New-York tribune., 1905-08-25
JUDGE CALHOUN'S VENEZUELAN VISIT
Welcomed by Semi-0ffcial Newspaper at
CAPITAL

Caracas. Venezuela, Aug. 24-The semi-ofTicial
Constitutional" commenting to-day on the
visit OF former Judge ". ]. Calhoun, whom
President Roosevelt appointed special commits
sioner to look into the relations between Ven
ezuela and the United States. says
The appointment OF this honorable repre-
sentative of the American judiciary pIeases the
friends OF the present administration because
we know that the proceedings in our courts are
and have been founded on law and Justice and
that the light which viii be shed by his inves-
tigatiCn will enable the commissioned TO uro-
claim before tbs American people and the world
his homage for the Venezuelan courts and the
government under the law.
Judge Calhoun yesterday had conferences
with the Attorney General
The issue of scrip.for the new 8 per cent dip
lonatic debt will begin August IS
New-York tribune., 1905-08-25
ATTACKED BY PEASANTS.
Merchants MatiLated and Massacred
Near Odessa,

Odessa, Aug. 24.-In course Of a fair in the
village of Lihovla, in the district of Werned-
neprovsk, crowd of peasants attacked the mer-
chants After pilaging their goods the peas
ants massacred a number of the merchants and
mutilated others pricking out their eyes and
cutting off their ears. Cossacks arrived too late
TO save the village, which completely de-
vastated
Fresh agrarian disorders have broken out in
the Elisabethgrad and Alexandria districts, and
the peasants destroying the property of the
landowners. big estate at Butzky has been en-
trely demolished
The president of the Elisabethgrad zemstvo
has asked permission from the government to
convoke a meeting of landlords with the view
of settling the agrarian question.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-25
BROOKLYN NAN DROWNED.
Guardsman Camping Up State
Meets Death in leg Pool.
(By Telegraph to The Trisun.)

Nyack. n T.. Aug 24-wayns Beattie. private
IN the I'D Regiment. OF Brooklyn. was drowned "a
day. while swimming In a lake near the RocE1,-s
County Fair Grounds. Beattie had come here with
part OF his regiment. 70 take part in the Rocand
County Fair which is being held at this time
Ihe drowning has cast a gloom over All he-.
immediately after the death became known C'oIo7.f
Stokes held conference with his officer. a,t A.
cided that the battalion would break carno to-,o.
row. instead OF on Saturday. as formerly pianusa
IL VIII act as an escort for Beattie's body wheue
returns to Brooklyn.
1hls was the frs military experience OF Reatt.
VINO was new recruit in the regiment He was
twenty years old and lived at No 755 F-ultor-s.
He conducted a restaurant at No. se5 Fu!tou-st
New-York tribune., 1905-08-25
HYDE PRIY4TE CAR SOLD.
Ed1rin Ha5cley. of Babylon. Pnr-
Chases the Bay Shore.
CBy Telesraph to me TrIbuael

Babylon Long Island. Aug 2G-Edwin Havlsy
former president Cf the Southern Pacific, today
admitted that he had purchased the private car
Bay Shore. CT James Hszeu HYDE. LAST SATURDAY
the papers In the sale of The Oaks. the country
place OF Mr. Hyde. east Of this village were signed
by Mr- Hyde and Lewis BosSart. the Brooklyn
lumber dealer, and this morning came ths an
nouncement OF the sale Of the private car.
The terms of the sale Of the car are rot Known
nut II Is believed that MIR Hawley purchased tnp
Coach Tor comparatively nominal cOnsitet tt.u.. ~
The ear. which VIII probably be renamed Saey.o,1
@s Mr hawley'S country home * in the Su2uEyS
ot THIS town. was built for Mr., Hyde by a Ns~..
ern concern about Ave years ago. Since that une
lhe ear mas been constant by Mr., fNSSSS.
VINO employed "a in travelling and rom -
country home. The Is said TO have cost etse-r
nally nearly 81 00. u was finished and furn1snsss :
without regard 10 time cost. In the rear S,,s =
large observation compartment adjoining ~ ~
smoking room while forward Is a Handsomely - -
pointed dining hall end a large gallery. IheFe "
also a number OF sraScroOms, -.
The car has not been here fOr several n'N,,Sss5s
MT Hyde not having ordered it out OF the Ne, Ne
IN Long Island city since the controversy II '
Equitable.
IL is understood that Mr.. Hawley VIII not ~ =,
the ear on the Long Island road, preterfHl~ ,ra
continue riding In the club atteCned - q s,r
trains on which he comnutes. but will Keep a. a
uaVelhns over the other lines In when ne
director.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-25

BY the terms of the bill bonds of various de-
nominations. TO draw per cent interest until
paid. will DO issued direct to the veterans or
their assignees The bill devotes 100000 of
the present Treasury surplus of about $1,000
600 toward the payment of these claims and
also devotes TO the same purpose the surplus
realized from the original loan of S35, 900 O0o
and the surplus from the stamp taxation levied
TO pay off that loan. The rest of the money
needed will be raised by annual Congressional
appropriat tions.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-25
JAPANESE DRIVEN BACK.
Report from General Lineuitch of
Increment Early in the Week.

St Petersburg, Aug. 24.-The Emperor has
ceved the following report from General Line
witch. dated August %:
Advanced Russian detachments on August
20 drove back the Japanese from three posi-
tions. One detachment in the TZinche Valley
occupied the village of Lagovtzeakzy; another
operated in the direction of Schimiadzy, and a
third disIodged the japanese from their position
to the southwark of Mopeyschan. The three
Russian columns drove the japanese back to
their position near Sendjan.
General Linevitch also reports the repulse of
a detachment of Japanese which advancing
on Kiaujoroutou. in Corea.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-25
EQUITABLE MEN UP SOON.
IN THE INSURANCE PROBE.
Opening Session September 6-Mr.
Choate Declines Committees Offer.

Additional confirmation was forthcoming yester-
day that the Equitable Life Assurance Society will
be in the first group OF companies. If not the open
ing company. to be investigated by the legislative
committee at its public sessions. which begin on
September g.
1t is known that James Hazen Hyde's presence IN
person is deemed vital TO the inquiry the young ex-
Vce-president having been prominently identified
not only with numerous syndicate transactions but
the auxiliary concerns and the methods of invest
ment- These three features. which in the case OF
the Equitable met with such fierce criticism, are
common TO life insurance as whole. Mr. Hyde the
New-York tribune., 1905-08-25

ful outcome" he replied. but tomorrow or the
next day the situation may look brighter. IT has
been alternating that way from day to day
aimee the negotiations began
II was rumored here to-day that President
Roosevelt would send confidential messenger
tomorrow 10 Magnolia. Mass. 10 NJ witte and
Baron Rosen but no confirmation of the report
could be obtained.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-25
M. WITTE FULLY INSTRUCTED.
In Daily Communication With Foreign Of.
fee at ST. Petersburg.

St Petersburg. Aug. %. 3:15 a m.-with re-
gard to a dispatch that has been received here
saying NJ. Witte was awaiting instructions, the
Foreign Office says it is daily In constant COM
munication with NJ. Witte and that he will he
fully able TO go ahead Saturday.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-25
". BOULIGIN'S SUCCESSOR
Probably Count Aleris Ignatief-
RESIGNATION 4ccepted.

81. Petersburg. Aug. 24-The Emperor has
accepted the resignation OF NJ. Bouligin as Min
lister OF the Interior. Count Alexis Ignatien. a
member of the Council OF the Empire and ex-
Governor General Of Kier 1t is thought will
probably succeed him, although General Trepoff
is mentioned as a possibility
New-York tribune., 1905-08-25
TO TRY muTlNEERs AT ODESSA.

Odessa Aug. 24.-The trial OF the sailors who
mutinied on the battleship Georgi Pobiedono-
setz in this harbor in June last will begin on
August %. The prisoners number seventy five
The proceedings Will be behind closed doors
New-York tribune., 1905-08-25
MARTIALLAW At WARS4W
Communication Interrupted By
BIo1cing Up of Bridge.

Warsaw, Aug. 24.-The whole government Of
Warsaw has been placed under martial law
A bridge on the Vistula Railway near Radon
has been blown up and communications inter
rupted.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-25
TO PAY CUBAN SOLDIERS.
President Palma ApproUes Bill for
This Purpose.

Havana. Aug 2-President Palma to-day
signed the bill passed by the House July II
and by the Senate on August 18, for the liouida-
ton OF the remaining half of the revolutionary
soldiers pay
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-23

On Monday moraing of the present
week l became the proprietor of the
bakery business established many years
ago by the late Smith Whittier and
maintained by him and his successor, K.
X. Delano for the last eighteen years as
the leading business of its kind in som
erset county. | shall am TO deserve a
continuation of the liberal patronage
which this establish ment has heretofore
enjoyed and can assure the public that
its reputation for fine products in all
kinds Of bakery goods will be carefully
maintained. Ny teams will continue TO
make their regular trips through Nor
ridgewock, Madison and Arson as well
as Skowhegan
Nshall continue to make a specially
OF oysters and customers may be certain
of getting the same excellent quality OF
me that they have from my predecessor.
am now making the necessary ar
engagements and line of the finest con-
dictionary will be added N the near
future.
JOHN d. SYMoNs,
Whittier Block, Skowhegan
Successor to K Delano
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-23
Important.

Subscribers should be sure to call for
the votes IN the stove contest to which
they are entitled when paying for their
subscription, whether the payment Is
made at our Office In person or sent in
by mail. Votes not issued at the time
payment is made cannot afterwards be
delivered This rule is necessary for
the reason that we have no way of re-
eordlng who has and who has not re-
eeived their votes AID to be fair to all
we must assume that all have had them
who paid anything on subscription.
Read the standing of contestants on
page l, and then choose your favorite.
Remember any new candidate may enter
either class by the registering of one
vote only.
All invited to i)in, "the more the
merrier"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-23
Buy furs of b. F. Judkins'.


Fresh domestic sage at Fogg's drug
store.
A car load of the famous Haskell's
stock food just received at d. A. & w.
<. Porter's. II
Have you bought your winter over
coat? II you haven't you will do well to
look over the line at c, F. Ward & Cos.
The homemade candy season is here
and next Saturday you will find many
kinds of these popular, fresh made
sweets at Delano's.
P. F. Withee has for sale matched
pair of horses weighing 5000 lbs. and one
general purpose horse, weighing 1850
Also several pairs Of young steers and
few COWS. IA v"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-23
Turkeys Turkeys. !

A. r. Jewett wishes to announce that
he has the finest stock of turkeys ever
shown in Skowhegan, made up of IS live
native turkeys, to be killed and dressed
under his own supervision and so raised
expressly for him by Wesley Knights Of
Cornvile. Also chickens, ducks and
gueese, the best from the Maine farms.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-23
w. Stewards
- Specials x
New apartment % VIE 's,' coa as's "' Of
DAILY ADDITIONS TO OUR LADIES COAT DEPARTMENT.
Great n Garments

New Bed Blankets, from 4oc pair, mp.
Slkoline Puff, 99c each, just right for
these cool nights.
New Dress Goods in Pattern lengths,
special values at soc yd. from the web
Have you seen our Long and Short
Kimonas
We are headquarters on Ladies Hosi-
cry and Underwear.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-23
New
New Table Linens !: g.: :. :: ::
WWuU n u
d Dress Good
~@s~ ~ ~@@ w "~ w
mis-
depart
=. =. JUDkINS'

Naturally new Table Linens are more
attractive aud sought for jus,' before
Thanksgiving than usual
The day set apart for Thanksgiving by
the Governor is close at hand and have
you got those new Linens you need on
which to spread your annual feast
We will serve you with Table Linens
with prices attached, which we guarantee
will be satisfactory to to the most con-
servative buyer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-23

Plenty of fancy roasting chickens at
Jewett & Pennell's.
McPhail pianos, elegant new improV-
ed styles, just received at Smiths music
store.
Fresh stock of turkeys, geese, ducks
and chicken, she best obtainable, at the
Skowhegan Market.
In Delano's display of homemade
candies for Saturday, you'll be sure to
find your favorite.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-23

New Table Linens Be sure and see
our stock before you buy. Half bIeached
Linen for Winter use.
Ladies heavy Kid Gloves for Fall wear.
We are sole agents for the Standard
Patterns, 10 and r5c each. None higher.
New Shirt Waists in Cotton, Silk and
Wool We have one oil the best fitting
Waist made
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-23
Blankets and PuRs.

These cold nights make us think of
these goods
Best 10 cotton Blankets In gray and
white, Acc pair
Good II cotton Blankets in gray,
tan and white, 75c pair.
Heavy lid cotton Blankets in gray,
tan and white, Sl.00 pair.
Heavy twilled, extra large, 1874 cotton
Blankets in gray only, $125 pair.
Extra heavy cotton Blankets, 4 size,
in gray and white at $3.50 and s1.75 a
pair.
Wool Blankets in both gray and white,
II 4 size, 81 90, 81 so, 81 90, SO 80, 81 90,
So 90 and 5000 u pair
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-11-23
Notice Our Range of Prices:

Notice Our Range of Prices:
DAMASKS from 25c to Et75 a yd.
Napkins to match.
NAPKINS from soc to $ 90 a doz.
TRAY CLOTHS from L l.: 10 sI.oo
each.
DOILIES from SC to $3.50 each.
JAPANESE HAND WORKED Dol
lies, Trays Sdeboard Covers. Center
Pieces etc. We wish you TO examine
these Jap Goods and you will fad the
price not Ia what You would expect.
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E~~ a New
~ C. $NM aWOH SOAHS Enlarged Store.
New

New ann LEI It's
Wrappers. New Royal
Six stitched Petit
coats, New Panama
Dress Goods in black
brown, navy AID car
dinal a $40 Don't
miss our Fur Bar
gains. Try our maH
order department