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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-07-26

The New Waltress-Shall I say Din
ner Is served" or Dinner 10 ready
ma'am2 Mstress-If that cook doesn't
do any better, just say Dinner Is
spoiled. --Harper's Bazaar.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-07-26

There are some minds like either con
vex or concave mirrors, which repre-
cent objects such as they receive them.
but they never receive them as they
are.-Joubert
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-07-26

II has caused more laughs and dried
more tears, wiped away diseases and
driven away more fears than any other
medicine in the world HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea IS cents Tea or Tablets.
G. r Fogg
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-07-26

Supreme Judicial: The third Tuesday in March
and September, and fourth Tuesday in December
Civil and Criminal.
Probate The second Tuesday OF cath month
County Commissioners The first Tuesday In
March and August and the second Tuesday in Deem
Der.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-07-26

No matter how busy man is he thinks
he isn't wasting time il he takes 40 hou
TO prove be was right il a most tri6 ng
question.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-07-26
Tart.

Stella-He told me l looked sweet
enough to eat
Bella-He doubtless meant you were
we'll preserved.-New York Sun.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-07-26

Anyway, the pessmest doesn't bore US
half to death with his alleged jokes.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-07-26

Alfred de Musset once said, None
laugh better and oftener than a wom-
an with fine teeth"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-07-26

People are confronted every day with
little problems and do not know what 10
do with them.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-07-26
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk of Courts;
WILLIAM T. SEEkiNs ............... Skowhegan
County Attorney:
THOMAS J. YouNo....s.......-.. .............solon
Judge OIL Probate:
AUGUSTINE SlMMoSs,.. North Arson
Register OF Probate;
NATHAN FOWLER. .Sko@hegan
Register of Deeds:
lLEwELlYN GooDwIN........ skowhegan
Treasurer:
X. h. REED,. ............. .....'.t'...' Harmony
Sheriff and Jailer:
DEPUTIES: J. D. Ring. Cambridge, George
Rhoades, Harmony: Leland L. Smith, Cornville;
Ernest A. Cook, Athens; j. A. Goodrich, Palmyra;
W. W. Nye' Fairfield; Willis c. Emery, NOr!h An
son; E. L. Perkins. Madison; Abel w. Howell
Scion; D. G. Wood, Norridgewock; c. S. Adams
yackman, w. A. Bigelow. ST. Adams; A. +; Buker
Hartland E. E. Frederick, Starks: l. {, Pierce
Bingham; w. E Viles, flagstaff; {. E. Varney
Mercer E. f. Atwood, New Portland +. J. Durgin
The Forks; George f. Foster, Canaan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-07-26

A social call isn't Synonymous with
what women call each other when they
get angry.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-07-26

County Commissioners;
Milton L. MERRILL, St. Adams.
L. {. WILLIAMS, Athens
GEORGE T. TiBBETrs. Fairfield
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v ATER SUPPLY.

faction should be taken TO secure
an additional supply of water at all
times of the year, and suggest that a
system of driven wells be installed at
vicinity of the pumping station
2-The 10-inch main should continue
and extend along Water street, from
High street to Madison avenue, TO re-
enforce the supply of water in the BUSH
ness section.
San additional 10 or IL inch-diam-
eter delivery main should parallel the
present single pipe from pumping station;
there is a liability of damage to this
main which would result in depriving
the town OF its usual supply of water
until repairs are completed.
4-There Is need for the enlargement
of the pumping station building, and it
is urgent for immediate action to be
taken for the removal of the fire trap
frame annex building and outstructures
from the pumping station building.
6-It Is very important that the pump
ing engines and machinery be kept in
serviceable and clean condition.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-07-26

He who knocks and runs away may live
10 become an expert hammer wieldsr.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-07-26
NUN CIPAL,

There is an urgent necessity for
establishing fire limits, with require
ments TO prevent the erection of frame
buildings; also providing for non com
bustible material for roofing on all
buildings being erected and in need of
new roofing The fire limit should ex.
tend from the river to one block east
from Elm street, and one block south
from the railroad tracks and north to
the river, also to include the island.
The National Board building code
should be adopted
2-There is a necessity for improved
paving for the streets in the business
and adjoining residential sections, to
quicken the attendance at fires of the
fireman, appar itus and horses.
San ordinance should be adopted
empowering the chief of the FIRE depart
ment to inspect all buildings and to or.
der the removal of combustable rubbish
and waste material from buildings; yard
enclosures, rear and side alleyways.
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g n - ~ @ III r "a
Bssr,t the a The Kind You Have alwaS BegQtt
Signature Il. EAHzEZN
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All They Ask.

1t will be Iememb ered that the Nav
England Insurance Exchange ia advance
Ing the rates in the more thickly built
up part of our town, held out encourage
ment that should our people comply
with certain Recommendations the old
rate might again be established. These
recommendations are as follows:
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
-Provislon should be made for the
employment of one permanent regularly
employed driver and team of horses to
convey the steam fire engine TO all first
alarm fires in the business and manu-
featuring sections; provision should be-
made al the fire department station for
the accommodation OF the driver and
housing of the team of horses; also
quick. hitehing drop-harness should be
provided for all the horses.
2-The battery of the fire-alarm
system should be removed from the
basement of the electric light and power
station, and installed at the new central
fire station TO insure against damage
and possible destruction by fire and
other hazardous conditions.
8 There should be an additional cir.
cult provided for the fire alarm system
4-There is necessity for an add.
tional fire-alarm box at each of the fol
lowing locations: at vicinity of Water
and school streets, at vicinity of Nj adj
son avenue and Elm street: at junction
of North and Maple streets. 1t lie very
important that fire alarm box and
alarm indicator be placed in the fire
department headquarters station or
Island Avenue.
5-An automatic striker operated by
the fire-alarm electric system should bt
placed to operate the fire alarm bell il
the church spire.
G. Que thousand feet of flrst-clasl
hose should be obtained to replace thai
amount of second class and condemned
hose.
The firemen should meet weekly
at the fire department headquarters
for drill exercise, 10 become familiar
with the quick handling of hose and
operating the extension ladders.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-07-26
C. j. ABBEY, supt.

M YOU use Electric Lights? Less danger
from fire. No exploding lamps. The
cheapest luxury of the age. Let us tell
YOU about them tf8l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-02
Havden-Motlev,
Especial to The Times-Dispatt

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
CHATHAM, May 1.--Alss Bette Sue
Motley. daughter OF Mr.. d. A. Motley, Of
near Chatham, and Mr.. Jas. o. Hadcn,
Of I;lba, were married at the home of the
brides father on Wednesday afternoon
last. Rev William Motley grandfather
of the bride, OBLIGATED.
The bridal party entered the parlor In
In the following order:
Miss Cassie Bennett with y. W. Mot
ley, Miss Ora Ramsey with Bernard JEFF
ferson Miss N1ollle Mckay. with Walter
Shelton, Miss Viola Motley with Reid
Motley, Miss Lena Hodges. with Mercer
Motley Miss Hattie 2. Motley with John
Shelton. a.
Anderson were flower girls.
The bride, becomingly attired In white
organdie with lace and ribbon trimmings
and carrying a large bouquet or rare
flowers, entered with the groom.
tions, whose deep piety and strength or
chara cter has won for her large circle
The groom is highly esteemed and sue
cessful young business man, having many
friends. ,a.or,o AZ.
tested the popularity of the couple.
Immediately following the cere TnIbny
Mr.. and Mrs. Haden departed 1or ClDa'
their future home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-02
Very Aged People.

Especial to The Times Dispatcho
SPOTSYLVAN1A, VA, May LII the
neighborhood Of Post Oak, spotsylvania
county. there lives in a rural home hree
persons whose names and ages are as
follows: Darius Shackclford, SO: w. W..
Durrett, 81, and Mrs. Ellen Il. Durrett
81 years. The former says that he had
been in trirty-six different States besides
having been to Mexico. He is Bnp-
tiat. Mr. and Mrs. Durrett are Metho-
di.ts
These aged people are cheerful In spirit
and In their home. kind and hospitable.
1t Is, indeed, rarely the case that trio
of aged persons are found dwelling under
the same roof.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-02
State HOSPITAL
UNDER HOT FIRE
Legislative Investigation Commit
tee Will Get to Work i'll
Earnest Tomorrow.
Mr.. CLOVES AS A WITNESS
Investigation Will Probably Be
Concluded BY the End Of
the Week.
Especial to Tho Times- Dspatch)

Especial to Tho Times Dspatch)
WILLIAMSBURG. VA, May 1.-The
Eastern State Hospital Investigating COM
,nittce arrived here early this morning,
and began work at once. The committee
Is composed OF Senator Joseph P. Sad
Ter, chairman; Senators George T. Rison
and r, 3. Roberts, and Delegates Eugene
Ould. Willis p. Puliam and Or. Thomas
Dunn. Tho committee has brought Il
photographer, Mr.. Owens, of Richmond,
and full record Of the committees ac-
lions will be kept.
Tho committee has been appointed for
the purpose OF making thorough inves-
tigation of tho, management of tho hospi-
tai. The investigation has grown out or
charges made in the Cloves investigation,
recently held in Richmond, and which
attracted 80 mitch attention throughout
the state.
To-day the work was begun, but little
was done. Tho morning was taken up
in mapping out general plan for the
Investigation. In the afternoon the COM
mittee inspected the buildings ana
grounds, and have handed In report
rejecting great credit upon the general
board. Everything was found to be IN
perfect order. and the premises as clean
as possible.
Tomorrow the committee will get down
TO work in earnest, and tho real inves-
tlgation will begin. An expert accountant
has boon brought from Richmond. and a
portion of the day will be spent In going
over the asylum books. Mr.. Cloves is
here as a witness.
Tho committee does not expect to take
more than three or four days IN the
investigation. most OF the members ex-
pressing themselves as being satisfied
that the work will be finished this week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-02
Representatives
TENDEREDIALUNCH.
Members Of River and Harbor
Committee Of Congress Again
III Norfolk.
ADVOCATES or IMPROVEMENT
Representative Jones Believes
That Norfolk Will Be Taken
Care Of.

NORFOLK. VA. May 1.---Thosc mem, :
bcrs of the River and I1arbor Commit
tee of Congress, who arrived hero yester-
day for the purpose Of examining INTO
the needs of the hnrbor IN the way OF
improvements and later went to Elizh-
beth City, n. c.. for tho purpose OF col
slecting Information relative to the pro-
posed inland waterway between this har-
Dor and Beaufort, N. c., returned here
to-day shortly before noon over the Nor
folk and Southern Railway. Representa-
tive John II. Small, OF North Carolina
and Harry L. Maynard, Of tho Second
Virginia Congressional District. were
with them.
The representatives were rendered an
Informal lunch at the Board of Trade
shortly after their return. Seated at the
table with them were prominent menu
bers Of tho Chamber OF Commerce and
Board OF Trade Of Norfolk. as well ms
committee representing the Portsmouth
Board OF Trade. Luncheon over, several
Informal speeches were made.
ADVOCATE IMPROVEMENTS.
The members Of tho committee who
were here are all staunch advocates OF
y Improvement to the waterways.
Rcprcscu tative W. j.. Jones, Of Wash
ington, was the first OF them to speak.
I'VE cannot make any definite promises
ms TO what will be done In the way OF
harbor improvements" said Mr.. Jones, IN
opening his remarks. II understand that
five hundred and odd thousand dollars
have been recommended for harbor I'M
provcments here. 1t seems to me that
that Is d modest sum, and feel satisfied
that Norfolk Will be well cared for by
Congress-"
Representative Davidson, Of Wisconsin.
took the floor after Mr.. Jones. He point
cd out many Instances OF the develop
lncnt OF commerce which followed the
Improvement OF waterways The dcvcl-
op,ncnt OF the public waterways, he ar
g,ed Is the best freight rate regulator
Representative Joseph e. Ransdell. OF
Louisiana. followed Mr.. Davidson
transportation Is o-day, In my judg-
nicnt. the most important question In
the civilized world was his opinion.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-02
THE MAYOR SCORES
HIS POLICE FORCE.
Saws the Police License Question:
able Resorts to Continue In
famous Business.

ESPECIAL TO The Times lspa'ch)
ALEXANDRIA, VA May l,-Mayor
Fred ], Pafr OF Alexandria, has just made
public his communication to the board
of police commissioners which started
the recent investigation into the alleged
Irregularities which exist In the departs
,nent. lie roundy scores the lack OF
proper police discipline and the absence
or system in the administration OF the
affairs Of the police department, and
states that city rules ana regulations are
being constantly violated and that alb
solutely no notice is taken Of It by the
policemen, lie adds that In the police
investigation into the murder of George
II. Curtin on December Hth, last, It was
thoroughly demonstrated that 7lawlessness
was rampant In the city. He lntlmated
that the proprietors Of resorts of q more
or less quest ionAhle nature were Licensed
ny the police to carry on their unlaY'-
Sful business, In conclusion. he stated.
that the residents of Alexandria had a
right TO expect a better police service,
and expressed his confidence in the board
10 fearlessls and diligently carry out the,
investigation, j.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-02
GIRLS SWEETHEART
MADE THE CHARGE.
Left Her Home to Follow Mar
ried Man to Sails
bury.
fsncc,al to The Times-Dlspatoh.l

--- (SpcCaI 20 ] TIC IIIIe s-I71sPt'FT vi,
SALISBURY, N. c., May l,-Thomns
Stewart, a young white man. ana carrie
Moose, a comely young woman Of eighteen
or twenty, both of Cooleemce, were ar
rested this morning on complaint Of the
Young woman's sweetheart, who came
from High Point to prefer charges
against them.
stewart who has a wife and thrco
children, left Cooleemee last Saturday.
At the Same time Miss Moore bought II
ticket and camc to Salisbury, where she
was Joined by Stewart.
rho couple were arralgned before
'souIrc Joseph Kcslcr this morning. and
Stewart admitted, with qualifications,
the charges preferred. Flo was bound
over to court In tho sum of $3.50, and,
falling to furnish bond. was sent to ioll.
The young woman was required to glve
a SIS bond which was furnished.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-02
Capron lettings.
iSnecial to The Irmes- Dlspatch.

Especial to The Ilmes-Dlspatch.)
CAPRON. VA, May 1.--Mr. w. II. Vim
cent and wife are spending few days
in Richmond looking after the Methodist
Orphanage. OF which he is the president.
Mrs. r. T. Barham, who has been Wis
.itIng her brother, DR.. j. S. Daniel, IN
Richmond. returned home yesterday:
Rev. l.. y. Phaup, pastor Of the Meth
odist Church, spent last Sunday in Prin-
cess Anne. preaching to large congrega-
tions at Charity and Bethel his former
churches.
DR.. w. r. Drewry. OF Petersburg. and
wife, after spending few days with
relatives here. left to-day for Norfolk.
Mr.. James r. Brown, tho popular agent
of the Southern Road, has accepted po-l
sitlon as relief agent.
Mr.. c. B. Austin has been appointed
successor to Mr.. Brown.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-02
VICTIM OF BLACK
DIES OF WOUNDS
Negro Who, Committed the-Deed
Has Not Yet Been Appre-
hended.
Especial to The Times Dlspatch0

Especial to The TimesDlspatch)
SALISBURY. n. c., May 1.-Conductor
w. a. Virgins. who was fatally shot on.
n car of the Salisbury and Spencer Street
Railway between this place and Spcn-
Ger. Sunday morning. died Of his wounds
this afternoon at tho Whitehead StoSea
Sanitarium. where ihc5 was carried I'M
medntely after the tragedy for medicnl
attention. The ntcrment takes place m
Winston Salem Tomorrow. where the
family formerly resided and where MI
Virgins. was engaged in the cigar busi-
ness. His life had been hanging BY a
thread since the shooting, the ball nav
ing perforated eight OF tho intestines,
besides doing other deadly work me
deceased was one Of the most popular
conductors In the cmployc Of the street
Cur company. and was greatly admireu,
His slayer John Black. colored, Is stu
at large, no trace Of him having bcen
obtained. 4 reward agEregntng $3.50 mas
been offered for his rrest. but 1t IS be-
loved hefhns fled the State.
The crime was wholly llnprovokcd ana
wns ono Of the BLACKLIST In the history
of Rowan, tile negro having shot the
conductor from outside the car because
he had been asked to ride In the i'm
Crow department.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-02
RICHMOND GIRL
Il: ! ]. !|.N|| ..D|URHAM.
Miss Charlotte Walton and Fiancc
slip Off to North
Carolina.
WAS NOT A RUNAWAY MATCH
License Was Granted and Mar
: riagc Followed Immediately
/. After Their Arrival.
WAS NOT A RUNAWAY MATCH
Especial ID The Times Dispatch.

DURHAM, N. c., May 1.-Mr. Albert
Galltneycr and Miss Charlotte Walton,
d popular couple from Richmond, were
married In Durham this morning at tho
Presbyterian parsonage, Rev. y. X. Loi-
burn officiating. Tho couple arrived OIL
tho morning train and at once applied for
license, which was granted the marriage
following shortly. Mr.. Gallmeyer Is
prominent tobacco grower Of Henrico
county. and Miss Walton's parents live
In Richmond. her father holding posi-
ton with tho Armour Packing Company
Mt that place. The couple left on the AT.
tcrnoon train for Richmond, where they
will reside. They stated thnt 1t was in
no way II runaway marriage, but would
be quite surprise to their friends.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-02
Judge Beer by
It's True Worth
Progressive Mon and Women Consider It
a Means TO National Temperance.

Progressive mon ana WOMEN Sonsioer u
a Means TO National Temperance.
We have recently published q number
OF articles on tho food valtio Of boer.
the Importance OF tho brewing Indus
tries us a factor In our national wealth.
our national revenues. and tho use OF
beer Itself as means to temperance ana
sobrlcty
We believe that sooner Or later beer
Will be recognized at its true worth. as
nnd High nourishing value. Noted men
and women Of this country are already
nllve to tho situation, and besides MISS
Phoebe Cousins and Dr., Joseph Feisler,
Of note give their endorsement to beer
US n means to national temperance.
Miss Cousins, for quarter OF a CEN
fury the most eminent woman suffrage
int Interview "rh e never nov viii be- law
that viii compel prohibition, and the
sensible thing for the Wofnen's Chris
tian Temperance Union to, do Is to aid In
drinks like beer, which seldom produce
drunkenness. A prominent army officer
who served in the Southwest operated
canteens at three different posts. 10
soldiers who found beer satisfying their
demands that no actunlly ran all the. low
dives Of the surrounding neighborhood
out Of businoss'
PabSt Beer meets all the demands Tor
mild healthful, refreshing beverage
s,lcl, az Miss Cousins suggests. It is
made Of the exclusive Pabst cight-day
malt. choicest hops and pure water.
Eight-day malt, which is the only perfect
malt, gives Pabst Beer its superior food
value aud richness. Strong in nourish-
ment the body requires, 1t is refreshing
and satisfying.
Perfect In age, purity and strength,
absolutely clean and containing only
three and one-half per cent Of alcohol,
Pabst Beer Is tho Ideal temperance be2-
crage. No other Is 80 hcalthful
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-02
COMPELLED TO WE'D
AGAINST HIS WILL
Young Man Now Seeks to Have
Marriage Declared Null and
Void.
Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.)

(Special TO inc IlInes. l)1spatcn.)
WINCHESTER, VA. May 1-C1aiming
that he was practically compelled by an
officer to marry young girl named Ella
Russell or go to Jail. Slower Carper this
afternoon. through his attorney. Richard
E. Byrd. filed bill In chancery In tho
Circuit Court of Frederick county, ask
Ing that the marriage be declared null
and void.
Carper was arrested some months ago
by Constable j. r.. Wigginton, OF the
county, and taken TO the office of Prose-
cutting Attorney John M. steck, where he
alleges the constable made arrangements
for the marriage. which was performed
by Rev. T. z. Northen. pastor Of First
Baptist Church. Carper declares that no
consented to Marry Miss Russell through
fear snd surprise and Ignorance Of youth
and inexperienced
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-02
WILL HOLD THEIR
THIRD TOURNAMENT
North Carolina Trapshooters' As
ISOLATION Will Offer Hand
came Trnnhu
some Trophy.
;ncrlal 10 rhc MINES pispalch.

Especial TO me Illlles-DlslHlcll,)
WILSON, n. c.. May 1.-The third an
nunl tournament OF the North tGarollnt
Trap Shooters Association will be held
In wilson May oath and 25th, and this
Indications are that this will be tho
largest meeting IN the history Of tho
association The programme provides
for ten events each day, for which there
will he $40 added money for each. There
will also he two special events, the North
Carolina championship, Lyon trophy, one
hundred blue rocks, on Thursday, and the
Virginia and North Carolina individual
championship. johnson and Lyon trophy,
one hundred blue rocks, on Friday. En-
trance fee of two dollars Will be charged
for each event The railroads have given
special rates for tile occasion. and n
largo number Of shooters from Virginia
and North Carolina will attend and also
several professional shooters,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-02
An Historic Relic.

Especial TO The Times Dispa tch.)
TREDERICKSBURG, VA. May l.
r. l.. Payne, of spotsylvania has an
enrthen pitcher, which he says has been
In lis family for one hundred and fifty
years The story has been handed down
that George Washington, In his campaign
In the Revolutionary War, stopped at the
home of his ancestors and drank milk
fl ON this pitcher.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-02
Small Expenses.

The candidates In the recent municipal prl-
mary spen, but little money to get into he
Council Here Is q list that made returns to
e Johm + Don Lcavy sli,5o; David Meade
White. s2l.s6; Or, Thomas j; Fiddell, sll,6';
n. r. Pollard, Jr., $40: Graham b., Hobson.
sio Is Mr. Il. Henry Gilbert, one Of tho de-
cated candidates for the LOVER branch r., Mad
nonses amount TO only sl1,10. Ten OF this Is
for entrance fec, one for cards and ten cents
for street car fare.