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The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

Sums aggregating $39, ,202 were raised
by flfty-six towns and cities in Maine,
this year, for free public libraries. each
of which is allowed a stipend of 10 per
cent from the State. Portland raised
the largest sum, 10000 and Kenduskeag
the smallest, $25. The Somerset towns
appearing in the list. were, Skowhegan, ,
$500; Madison, $500; Norridgewocf,
$l60; Palmyra, $57.17; Pittsfield 500,
and Ripley s45. Free public libraries
have received decided impetus of late
years in our State, much to its credit,
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

ln this part OF the vineyard Arbor
bay Is more of failure than Fast Day,
80 far as public or even private observ-
anee is concerned. There may have
been few trees or shrubs extra planted
in Somerset County on Friday last but
II so we have not had our attention di-
rected thereto. The fault is not in the
Jaw nor the theory but In the practice or
failure to practice the principles or work
out the theory. The necessity for plant
ing trees is not so manifest in Maine as
in state where forests are more rare,
and thus the theory does not appeal to
our people with the force it does to
people of prairie states, whe'e tree plant
jng is necessity very apparent. Never
theless Arbor Day should be observed in
Maine and much more might be done in
planting trees here, to present advantage
and subsequent benefit.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

A the annual meeting of the National
Beard Of Fire Underwriters held at New
FORK, last week, President Washburn
stated that fire losses in this country for
904 were the largest on record, greater
even than the years of the Chicago, Bos-
ton or Baltimore fires. The total loss
Tor 1904 was estimated at 1929, l9S 050.
an increase of over $S3, 10000 as COM
pared with the year preceding, which,
however, was over $1,000 900 less
than that for 1902, During the first
four months of the present year no less
than seven conf ,grations occurred, in
which the losses ranged from $500, 900 to
100000. These are alarming figures.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

suits. There were, last week, two
drownings in the eastern part of Maine,
three In the Connecticut river, two In
Cayuga Lake, one in the Harlem river,
and the sad record was finished off FIR.
day by a double drowning in the Con-
cord river near Lexington, Mass. The
frailty OF these boats was forcibly pre-
sented by an expert canoeist who said
that no person should enter one unless
he knows how to swim. This is worth
remembering
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

One railroad official, President Stick
ney of the Chicago and Great Western
Railroad, has filed a statement with the
Senate committee on interstate COM
merce in favor of giving the interstate
commerce commission power to fix rates.
He also criticized the practice of rail-
roads in giving free passes to the Presi'
dent, congressman, governors Of states
and other high officials and distinguish
ed persons. He advised President
Roosevelt to set high example of re-
gard for law and equity by refusing free
transportation. Mr.. Stickney is a man
Of wonderful record and great ability
as railroad man and is Just right in
regard to the pass evil Let every man
who travels By rail pay his mileage-one
man precisely the same as another.
This is business, good common sense
and equity,
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

The Twentieth Annual Convention OF
the Somerset County, Woman's Christian
Temperance Union is to be held with
the Shawmut Union, Wednesday and
Thursday, May a and p, and it is hoped
that every member Of the Skowhegan
Union will make HI fh1rt to be present.
Mrs. Helen G. Rice o. Boston, National
Secretary of Loyal Temperance Legion,
will be present during ;he eutira session
and vii give The aldress. Thursday
evening.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

Most reasonable people will agree with
Judge Spear in his decision that Shiloh
is not suitable place for a child to be
brought up in. 1t is bad enough for
grown ups to inhabit an institution
where the leader is held TO be Elijah, and
his first assistant, Moses. Such absurd
tiles are bad rotions TO teach to children
Of tender years.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

Jail sentences were imposed upon re-
spondents in l6 liquor cases at the re-
cent term of supreme court in Houlton.
This ought to test the validity of im-
prisonment in the way of enforcement
OF the prohibitory law iu that county.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18
Church Notes.

ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL.
BENJAsnN b. MERRILL, Pastor,
Residence II6 NJ ain Street.
Sunday Services Morning worship al
Io.4s, with sermon by the pastor; Sunday
school at Ia; Boys meeting at 3; Christian
Endeavor meeting at e.; peoples service at 7.
There will be teachers meeting following
the prayer meeting, this evening.
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH
GEORGE MERRIAM, Pastor.
Residence, SO Madison Avenue.
Sunday services: Io4s, sermon; IA
O'Clock, Sunday school; 3.I5, Junior En-
deavor; 600, Senior Endeavor; 100, ser.
vice of praise and worship.
At the meeting of the Y. p, 5. {. f., last
Thursday evening, it was voted to send a
delegate to the Christian Endeavor Conven-
ton which meets in Baltimore next July.
Last Sunday evening committee was ap-
pointed to outline some special Christian
work for the summer months. The delegate
to the Baltimore Convention will be chosen
next Sunday evening SO it is important that
all members be present
CENTENARY METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Rev. Fred A. Leltch, Pastor
Residence, IS Island Avenue.
Preaching service, fo.4S; subject, "Mov-
ing Forwards" text, "Speak to the children
Of Israel that they go forward;' Ex. ID:
IS; Junior Epworth League at 8; Epworth
League at 7; subject, Growing up for God. -"
Prayer and Praise service at 7; subject,
"Proht and Loss" Mark s. e.
Class meeting Tuesday, at 7.3o
Peoples prayer service, Thursday, at 7.3o.
The church will hold home gathering
la, II Ill II
nesday evening, May 24th. Supper will be
served by the Social Circle at g; at 7.3o the
roll call; at s remarks by the pastor, Rev.
Fred I.eitch, after which there will be an in
gathering of tithes for the current Conference
year The Methodsts and their adherents
are looking forward to this gathering with
much pleasure and intend to make it one Of
fraternal greetings profit and inspiration.
In connection with the roll CALL two arches
will grace the altar, one for the old pastors,
the other for members and friends who have
gone to join the church triumphant.
UNlvERSALIsT.
Rev. Arthur A. Blair of Madison will
preach next Sunday afternoon at O'Clock.
Sabbath school as usual at / ? clock.
The Sewing Circle will meet with Mrs.
c. G. lozier on Pleasant street. Thursday
afternoon, May IS.
1,D.. . ,,,r,..,.
n = upsy p,s,o, Residence q, Main Street.
SUNDAY services. Younger Juniors at q. 90,
Mrs. Marble superintendent: Morning wor.
shin Io:4s; Sunday School at I2:o5: Junior
Christian Endeavoi at o'clock Mrs. Philo
Steward. superintendent; Intermediate So.
ciety Of Christian Endeavor at ago: Gospel
Praise Service at : O'Clock. All are cordially
welcome.
I'M f'IN'i ''N'
hold their reiigi4us services ]" ui1 ION -.
merry oeeuP' ny i v,.. >a:a1.",'' ,'l:'e''
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

John ". Webster II Belfast was SER.
ously injured on sunday by Two shots
from revolver il he bands q Rudolph
Nj. COX of Liberty. COX claims he act
ed in self defense. lie WAS brought be
fore the municipal judge of Belfast and
was held for the grand iury
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

Building operations are more active
this spring in New England than for
several years past. This Is decided
indication of Improvement in business
and very gratifying
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

olas Miller and takes her meals with
Mrs. Porter.
Mr.. L. r. Folsom received very
pleasant visit from his mother, last
week
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

Judge John II. Foster of Evansville,
nephew of Ex-Secretary of State John
w. Foster, was elected to Congress from
the first district of Indiana, Tuesday, as
a Republican to succeed James Hemen-
way who was elected United States sem
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

Major General Sokolovsky, governor
general of the province of Uta, Russia,
was fired at several times and seriously
wounded. Tuesday morning in the pub
lie garden during an entertainment.
The assassin disappeard.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

The executive committee of the 18TH
miaD Canal Commission, Monday, de-
cided to purchase in the markets of the
world the material and ships necessary
for the building of the Panama canal.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

The Sch annual convention of the
Protestant Episcopal church of the Dio-
cese of Maine and its affiliated societies
began, Tuesday, and was in session until
Wednesday evening, at st. Luke's Ca
thedral Portland.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

Bucknam offers several flrst-class show
cases for sale at a great bargain II you
call within week. Don't delay II you
think of buying.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18
The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

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10. SMITH & CO., PUBLISHERS,
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The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

An exchange has been keeping tab on
canoeing casualties with startling re-
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

Old papers, 5 cents a bundle, REPoR.
TER office.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

.nyxRrIsnEHrs;-bu and legal Adver
aanaats inserted At reasonable rates, adjusted
priees quoted on application.
aayds of Thanks and Resolutions OF hespect
,,se tad at cents per line. No charge less than
80 cents.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
When paid In advance.
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Al 7S will be charged IL not paid until end OF year
with our mailing list of nearly 5000 names;
,nhscribers writing the REPORTER with regard
~ their subscription must be sure to give exact
=, ~ he nostoffice address to which the paper Is
going. including the number of r. +. d. route.
r. daIiyered by rural carrier This is especially
important when change OF address is request
IN INIT should also be observed when making
psmIttances and at all other times.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

In relation to the Milburn street sewer
Mr.. Greenwood reported for the special
committee that it would require a sewer
1920 feet in length to properly do the
work. at an estimated cost of $4,000.
The report of the committee was ac-
cepted and after much discussion it was
voted to appropriate $500 to COM
mence work upon the same this year.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

Send 2sc for the REPORTER 3 months
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18
We Need n Hall.

wrrKRxp AS SECOND GLASS NAIL NATTER.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

Discussions pro and con concerning
the prospective new hall or town building
brought up the question as to whether,
by the destruction of Coburn hall block,
the town lost all rights it possessed in the
property and Hon. S. j. Walton, Lewis
Anderson and W. II. Wildes were APP
pointed committee to investigate the
matter, as well as to look into what
rights, if any, the town claims by virtue
of bequest the late Gov. Coburn made
the Association in his will.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

Another lot which was suggested but
not mentioned by the committee was
the DR.. Mann and Fair irbrother properties
on the west side of Madison avenue.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-18

Hon. 5 W Gould addressed the meet
ing at some length regarding the needs
of the town as to a town hall OF opera
house His remarks were both timely
and to the point A the close of the
same it was voted that the board of Sc
lectmen be made a committee To inyesti-
gate az to a town building and building
site and report at a subsequent meeting.
Later this committee was increased by
the addition of s. W Gould and c A..
Ross
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-04
BROWNS WITH
THE GIRL He
TRIED TO SAVE
Soldier and Los Angeles
Young Lady Perish
in Yosemite.
speeIal pispatch 70 m. can.

YOSEMITE, Aug. 3.-At 9 o'clock last
night Mary Garrigan, the 16-year-old
daughter of James z. Garrigan of Los
Angeles, and John Yates, a soldier Of
the Fourth Cavalry, were drowned In
the Merced River.
With her father, mother and the five
younger children of the family, Miss
Garrigan was camping among the oaks
and pines along the river. Half mile
below the village, near the Garrigan
camp, was that of another party, in
which there were a number or young
people With her parents. Mary had
gone to this neighboring camp to spend
the evening around the campfire The
young people were engaged in playing
games when a party Of soldiers. who
were passing by, stopped TO join in the
merrymaking. Outside the glow of the
campfire which was within a few rods
of the river, the shadows were intensely
dark. While running IN a circle around
the fire Miss Garrigan. without q mo-
ment's warning, came to the edge Of the
river bank and fell into the water.
Corporal Potts, who was near the
spot Jumped into the river in an effort
to save the girl. but was unable to do
so. barely escaping with his own life
Yates then made the attempt, but was
drawn under the current and drowned
Both bodies were recovered shortly af-
terward and were brought to the viii
lage.
Miss Garrigan was the eldest of the
family and the idol Of her invalid
mother, whose health it was hoped to
benefit by a trip to the valley.
John Yates was 81 years of age. He
has a mother and brother in West Vir-
ginia. The remains of Miss Garrigan
will be taken to Los Angeles for inter
ment, and Yates body will rest in the
National Cemetery at Monterey.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3.-~Miss Mary
c. Garrigan. who was drowned in the
Merced River. was the daughter of j. Z.
Garrigan of Los Angeles. Two months
ago she was graduated from the Sis
ters' school as the honor graduate. She
had attained a proficiency in music
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-04
President May Urge Moderation in the
Mikado's Peace Demands
Special Dispatch to The Cali.

peace conference was growing brighter.
Russia. through Mr.. de Witte. has been
sounding large banking houses in New
! ork with reference to d loan. Prom
lnent capitalists expressed the opinion
that 1t would be useless to attempt to
hoat Russian loan here IL 1t were to
be used to prolong the war, and, pos
slbly, derreciate Japanese securities.
They also said 1t could be foated easily
If peace were signed
1t is believed that the question Of
indemnity is no longer a stumbling
block. Russia Is willing to paw In
demnity. The trouble will be with
other questions-the future Of Korea
ana Manchuria, the cession of the ISL
and of Saghalien, the disposition of the
Chlnese Eastern Railway and the dis
mantling of Vladivostok
Two Koreans. p. X Yoon and Svnp-
man Rhee. will call upon the President
to present an appeal to him to take
some action to restore Korean indie
pendence under the treaty of 1882 They
do not represent the Korean Govern
ment. which is completely dominated
by Japan, but claim to speak for the
Korean nation. The President has de-
cfded, also, to receive Prince Minhui
Cho. the official Korean representative
Mr.. de Witte spent several hours to-
day sightseeing from an automobile
His trip included both the Riverside
drive on the West Side and districts
Of the lower East Side. where many of
his countrymen live. The Stock Ex-
change was visited by the Russian
plenipotentiary. who, unrecognized by
the members on the floor. viewed the
proceedings from the visitors gallery
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-04
TallaC Said to Be
Monte Carlo on
Small Scale.
Women Play Heavily
and Are Forced to
Pawn Jewels.
Nat Goodwin Reported to
HaVe Dropped Big Sum
at Tables.
Special Dispatch to The can

RENO. Aug. 3.-Taliac. the swell sum-
neT resort on the banks Of Lake Tahoe,
In California. is now the scene Of nightly
reTelfies. "A big gambling resort, called
The Casino, has been opened there and
games of all kinds are running wide
open Faro, roulette, chuck-a-luck-in
1act, an the games popular with the men
who bet their mOney-are going full
swing, and both sexes, irrespective of
color, creed or nationality, are trying
their luck.
Nat Goodwin is among those who are
reported TO have lost considerable money
at the games. Goodwin. so the story
goes, dropped ali he had with him one
day this week. Later he had a run OF
luck and cleaned UP several hundred dol
lars Goodwin refuses to discuss the in
cideut.
Several women have also lost heavily,
and number of them have been COM
PEELED 10 pawn their Jewels in order TO
reach their homes.
One or two Renoites are among the list
Of those who have lost, but in almost
every instance it IS impossible TO verify
the report Of their losses. 1t is under
stood that the State Authorities are 20 be
asked TO stop the games. which are run
ming in violation of the law.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-04
MRS. TACCART'S
DRINKING BOUTS
Brother in : Law Says She
ScOrned to Take Water
Along With Her Whisky

WOOSTER, Ohio, Aug. S.-With q re-
quest from Captain Taggart's attorney
that the court order Mrs. Taggart TO per
nit her husband TO see their two sons
the Taggart divorce hearing was re-
sumed to-day. Judge Easton ruled that
both parties had equal rights in the chill
oren though they were temporarily IN
der the mothers care.
The first witness, Howard Taggart.
brother Of the plaintiff. said he lived with
the Taggarts at Fort Thomas, Kentucky
from 1888 TO 1898. He described a visit of
Lieutenant Rither 10 the Taggart house
where he had an interview with Mrs
Taggart in the parIor at 1:30 o'clock In
the morning while Captain Taggart was
away. The witness discovered Rither's
presence. he said, and the latter hurried
away and did not call again.
A week later Mrs. Taggart handed the
witness an anonymous letter. asking him
II be knew the writing. The letter ad-
Vised the captain TO watch his wife, de-
claring that Rither was taking her 10 a
resort IN Newport. The witness said he
never mentioned Rither's early morning
call or the letter to his brother.
Mrs. Taggarts alleged capacity for
beer was given as five glasses at one
sitting when the witness described a
drinking bout between Mrs. Taggart and
the wife Of another officer at Fort Thorn
as The contest was for the champion
ship Of the garrison. the witness said, and
the contestants were backed by officers.
Mrs Taggart told him afterward, the
witness said. that her opponent won the
match, drinking nine goblets to Mrs. Tag
CARTS Eve.
Howard Taggart testified that his sis
ter-in-law drank habitualIy with the Of
fcers and prided herself on taking her
whisky straight, laughing at the men for
mixing water with II. The captain, the
witness said, objected to his wife giving
their sons beer.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-04
PALMER HOUSE
BEGINS A WAR ..
ON 'TIPPINC"
Strike Follows Action
Of Chicago Hotel :.
Managers.
Special DisDatcn to Tho Call

CHICAGO. Aug. 3.-Thirteen Indignant
porters of the Palmer House quit their
Jobs to-day when the management de-
vised a scheme whereby tips reverted
to the house instead OF being kept by
employees.
The new regulation provided that the
mems salaries be increased. but that all
tips be turned over to the head porter
Hotel detectives were put on duty to see
that the porters turned over the dimes
and quarters handed to them by generous
guests
Immediately on being notified Of the
new order. the porters walked out Of the
hotel. In less than a half-hour a new
force had been engaged
When the word was passed around to-
other hotel employees of the move made'
by the Palmer House against tipping,
there was excitement The system was.
denounced as unjust and doomed to fall
ure.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-04
TOXIC, Aug. 4.-Fhc bulk of the
Russian garrison of SaGhnIien surren-
dercd to tho Japanese on July 81.


NEW YORK, Aug BIN the rapid
march of events preliminary TO the
peace conference the most sIgnihcant
thing to-day was the disclosure OF the
purpose Of President Roosevelt TO
show an especial mark of favor to the
japanese plenipotentiarics, which Is
understood as part of the President
plan to induce the representatives. OF
the Mikado to announce to the Rus
SLAMS an 'irreducible minimum" which
Mr. de Witte can accept 1t has been
ordered that the programme for Sat
urday's reception and introduction be
changed and that the japanese ENJOYS
be given precedence OF half an hour
AS originally arranged, the Russian
visitors were to have been received
first, but to-day this was changed. An
order was received at Washington re-
versing the order of departure of the
men-of-war. The Tacoma will leave
with Baron Komura and his party at
o'clock; the Chattanooga, with Mr..
de Witte and his party. at 10 o'clock.
The Japanese will arrive first and spend
a full half-hour on the May6ower with
the President before the Russian dele
cation arrives. and there viii be ample
time for the President. If he chooses,
20 express the hope that Japan will
see her way clear to suggest terms
that Russia can accept with dignity.
The news that the japanese ENJOYS
were 10 be received first was communi-
Gated to Baron Komura and Mr.. de
Wltte by Mr.. Pierce, Assistant Secre-
tary of State. The japanese visitors
were naturally elated.
OF much significance was the visit OF
the British ambassador. Sir Mortimer
Durand, to the President at Oyster
Bay to-day. Sir Mortimer insisted that
he did not come to participate in the
peace negotiations. but it is inconceiv-
able that the President and the Brit
ish Embassador should meet and not
discuss the approaching peace and
much that will be affected by it.
There were signs to-day that the
prospect for successful results of the
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-04
AUTOMOBILE TRIP
ACROSS CONTINENT
Syracuse Man Will Take His
Wife and Children on
the Journey.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, Aug. 3.-There have been
several transcontinental record runs in
automobiles, but never until to-day has
such a trip been begun with women or
children as passengers. Edward F. ST.
mons of Syracuse, N. Y, with his wife,
his daughter. aged 5, and his son. aged
10, left New York at noon to-day in a
sixteen horsepower car to ride to Port
land and San Francisco. His route will
be via Albany, Buffalo, Cleveland Chca-
go. Omaha, and thence following the Cen
trail Pacific Railroad route across the
Rockies. From Portland he will go
down the Pacific coast to San Francisco
The trip will be one of pleasure and
business and 1T is expected to occupy
nearly three months. Mr.. Simons will
keep a record throughout of operating
and repair expenses as well as road con-
dftions
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-04

which had attracted much attention. and .
il was her intention to go East next VIM
ter to study under some famous teacher
TO perfect her musical education. The .
Garrigan family left here overland in q
June on a tour Of the state They traVso o
eled in a camp wagon. The daughter re-
mained. but joined her parents en- route
onIv a short time ago. They intended to o
remain away from home uptu late in
the fall
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-04
RUDE BANDIT FIRES AT POETESS AS SHE
WRITES BY TIDES OF GOLDEN GATE.

On Wednesday after
noon Miss Pearl Sander
lin went to Bakers
Beach to write poetry.
Before she had finished
one stanza an armed
and bewhiskered bandit
interrupted her muse by
firing five shots at her,
but none of them
pierced her halo. She
fired back, the vandal
threw her revolver into
the sea, but she dealt
him a solar plexus kick
that vanquished him
without delay.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-04
Kfnr victor Emmanuel NOT Hurt

ROME, Aug. S.-A rumor in circula-
ton to the effect that King Victor En-
manuel has met with an automobile ac-
cident is false. His Majesty has made
no automobile trips for some time. He
spent to-day at st. Anna Valdiere,
whence he will leave for hunting trip
this evening
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-04
ADMIRAL McCALLA FIGHTS
FIRE AT THE NAVY YARD
Men Under Him Quickly Cheek Flames
which Break OsIt In the
(,iIhOsIse. .

VALLEJO, Aug. "A fire at o'clock
this morning Broke out in the Gil
house at the navy yard The .splendid
work of the Mare Island tiremen pre-
vented the oil and turDentine catchiuS
fire. The building was damaged 10 the
extent of S4OO. Admiral McCdAa and
Captain. Underwood directed the efforts
of the hrenen.
The San Francisco call., 1905-08-04

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