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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-09-20
NOTICE.,

To the Honorable Board of County Com
missioners of the County Of Somerset:
Respectfully represents the Somerset Far.
mers' Cooperative Telephone Company Of
Norridgewock, in the County of Somerset
aforesaid that it is a party interested in the
decision made by the selectmen of the town
of Skowhegan, August 10, A. D. 1906, deny
ing to said company the right to set its poles
and string its wires upon. over and along the
northery side of Winter Street. from its
junction with Court Street to North Street
in Skowhegan village; that it is aggreyed
by the decision aforesaid Of said selectmen, a
copy of which decision is hereto annexed;
wherefore the said Somerset Farmers Co.
operative Telephone Company hereby files
notice Of appeal from said decision and prays
that said appeal may be entertained in ac-
c5rlance With law.
Dated at Norridgewock, Maine, August T.,
\ d. 1000
Tie SOMERSET FARMERS &C. OPERATIVE
TELEPHONE COMPANY,
BY Frank L. Ames,
Its Attorney.
To the selectmen Of Skowhegan
The Somerset Farmers Cooperative 'lele-
phone Company, hereby petitions for the
right to set its poles and string its wires,
upon, over and along the following named
street in Skowhegan Village and asks for
written permit for same in accordance with
law
Winter Street on its northerly side, from
the junction Of said street with Court Street
to the junction Of said Winter Street with
North Street.
THE SOMERSET FARMERS COOPERATIVE
TELEPHONE COMPANY
BY !. w. Packard, President.
Dated July 20, 1906 at Norridgewock,
Maine.
Upon the foregoing ettion, it is ordered
that hearing be given thereon, at the office
Of the seleclmen on Saturday the nth day of
August 1906, at two O'Clock in the afternoon
at which time and place all persons interested
therein shall have full opportunity to show
cause why the prayer of said petitioners
should not be granted and it is further order
ed that said petition with this order thereon
shall be published for one week in the SOM
ERsET REroRrER, the publication Of which
shall be at least fourteen days before the date
0f said hearing.
r T. PARKER, ! Seleetmen Of the
A. II. WYMAN, Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-09-20

Nothing lsceraes the self esteem Of a
small minded man like having 10 admi;
thai he is in the wong.
Il depends upon whether ingratAude is
practiced by you or agans' you whether 1t
appears loa,hSome or net.
Hire some oue to say good things about
YOU if you can't hear them 10 any othsr
way.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-09-20

When a woman laughs at your funny
stories it IS pretty good sign that she
links you are easily Hauered.
Don't cultivate the acquaintance OF
doctor. He may in the goodness .. his
heart want 10 practice upon you.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
Look for Rabies
In Dead Collie
Creating Panic

Employees of the Bureau o. Animal IN
dustry OF the Department OF AgricuI-
ture are today dissecting he body of
Carlo" the collie dog belonging to W.
a. Engel. of 226 New Jersey avenue
northwest, which created panic on
Pennsylvania avenue and other thor
oughfares Of Washington yesterday.
When the dog was shot by Bicycle
Policeman Kliendenst it was thought
the canine was raving mad and suffer-
ing from rabies. For the purpose of
ascertaining definitely the ailment. if
any, from which the animal was suffer
ing, In order to determine upon the
treatment for the two or three persons
who received superficial wounds from
its teeth, the body was turned over TO
the animal industry bureau.
The result OF the autopsy" will not
be known for several days.
\ crowd of about 100 men. women and
children followed IKliendlcnst to 174O X
street northwest, where the dog was
shot. yesterday. Many of them re-
mained on the scene for an hour or
more, when POundmaster Einstein ar
rived with his wagon and took the body
10 the pound. 1t was aEterWard sent
10 the bureau.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22

The dismissal of Francis L. Car
dozo as supervising principal OF
the thirteenth division OF the col
ored schools Of the District by the
Board of Education was, according
10 the decision of Justice Anderson,
of the District Supreme Court, an
nounced today, Illegal and void and
OF no standing ia law.
In accord with his decision, Justice
Anderson directed that a writ of man
damus issue against the members of the
Board of Education 10 compel them 10
reinstate Mr. CardozO in the position
from which he had been deposed. In
disposing of the matter the court also
held that Mr.. CardUzU was not accord
ed trial by the Board of Education on
tAs charges preferred against him. with
tn the meaning of the word
The decision was announced today by
Justice Anderson in Circuit Court. No.
:. There were present Admiral Baird.
president of the Board of Education: w.
'. Cox, James Il. oyster. and Mrs.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
CARDOZO'S DISMISSAL
IS DECLARED ILLEGAL
BY SUPREME COURT
Justice Anderson, in Rendering Decision, Di-
reefs Issuance of Writ of Mandamus to
Compel Reinstatement of Deposed Officer.

Ellen Spencer Mussey. Mr. Cardozc
was not present.
Exactly what action will now be
taken by the Board Of Education in
reference TO the matter is not known
President Baird. however, said hc
would call the board together as early
as possible and then some action viii
be taken. II Is believed that the board
VIII suspend Mr. tardozO and then give
nm a trial before any definite acUioE
IS taken IN reference TO final disposition
Of the case.
Ia disposing Of the matter. Justice
Anderson held that AR CardoZo. in
ms capacity Of supervising principal.
was both an officer and "a teacher"
IL Is the work done, not the designa-
llon or an emplOye Of the school sys-
TEN, tie court said, which shall de-
Iefmlne the position occupied by I4m.
ne weight OF the testimony shows.
Justice Anderson said, that Mr.. Car
ana didactic. Only one hour each day.
II was shown, was occupied by the
supervising principal in his Office, the
rest OF the day being taken up in
1t was also shown that tho super
llslns principal was held responsible
Tor the results attained by the teach
efs under him. and when, on visiting a
class room, he found teacher WAS not
obtaining the desired results IL was
his duty 10 take charge OF the class
and teach the scholars.
If IL should be held that a supervising
principal ls not a teacher, Justice An
deFson said, any teacher i'm the public
school SYSTEM who had become objec-
uonabie Jo the Board of Education could
be dismissed without trial by che sim
pie process of promoting him or her 10
be a supervising principal and summaTi-
~ dismisslng him or her This. the
court said, was not the intention of the
act of Congress
The proceedings before the Board of
Education which resulted in the deD0s-
ng OF Mr.. Card1ZO. the court held could
not seriously be considered a trial II
was no semblance OF trial within the
meaning of the word as iL Is known In
law, and is understood IN judicial pro
seedlings.
Under the circumstances the court
.eid that Mr.. CaTdoZo had a clear right
ihder the provisions of the Act of Con-
,'ess 10 be accompanied hy and repre-
entet by counsel at the hearing of any
harEes against him. And he was sum
narily dismissed from his position in
ne absence OF counsel or friend.
Attorney STUART McNamaFa. the legal
dEIser Of titc Board of Education. said 4
Oday he is not able 10 say at this time I
Shat. II any, action Will be taken bv the 4
oard looking TO an appeal from the de-
i--f'L- lie WILL however. await the ac-
ion OF the Board of Education az its
ext meeting, which viii be called at an 4
3rly date.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
WEATHER REPORT.

The barOmctric depression that cover
ed Northeastern districts Friday morn
ing has deepened somewhat in the last
tWenty-fOur hours. 1t has made no
progress eastward TO speak of and still
dominates the weather east of the Mis-
sissippl. A SECOND depression is ap-
preaching the Pacific coast from the
westward, and an area Of high pressure
oEerllcs the Rocky mountain region.
Snow has fallen in the lake region,
the ONO valley, and along the Appa-
la,hianS. i'm the CaraiiDas VIRGINIA and
West Virginia
Fair and moderately cold weather Is
probable tonight and Sunday in this
forecast district except along the lower
lakes and in northern New York. where
snow viii continue
Steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports viii have fresh westerly
winds ana cloudy weather 10 the Grand
Banks.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
GAS MAN DIES
BY GAS FUMES
William Barry Is Asphyxi-
ated in His Bed
room.

Stretched across a couch in the home
Of his mother, at 252l II street north
west William Barry, twenty-six years
old, who was employed by the Washing
ton Gas Company, was found dead In his
room about II o'clock last night Mem
bers OF the family had been attracted
70 the room by fumes OF gas. John
Barry. brother of the dead man. found
the gas turned on, but the fumes were
not strong.
1t is said that the death was accl-
dental, although Coroner hewitt has not
yet made an investigation of the case.
William Barry Tor several years had
been In III health. 1t was thought that
his heart was weak. Last night he ap-
peared to be in the best of spirits. II
IS thought that Barry turned the gas
on 10 light il and then fcu to the coucn
in a faint.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
DR.. H0SKINS LECTURES
TO GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

Under the auspices of the Geogra phic
Society, the Rev. F. z. Hoskins deliv-
cred a lecture on Syria" in National
Rifles Armory last night The han was
crowded, and Dr. Hoskins' lecture was
declared 70 be one Of the most inter
esting and instructive given this sea-
son. DR.. HOs1ins spoke at some length
on Beirut.
Giant strides of progress are not being
made among the Syrians by mission
aries, said DR.. Hoskins The majority
of the inhabitants OF the country still
adhere to Mahommedan doctrines.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
CLUB TO ATTEND IN BODY
FUNERAL OF Mr.. GLEESON

Representatives of the several organi-
cations OF which Andrew GIeeson was
a member VIII bear his remains to their
final resting place in Mt Oliyet GENE
terry on Monday morning. Members Of
the Jolly Fat Mems Club will attend
the funeral In a body. Last night rcso-
luuons of sympathy We're adopted. Tho
members of the club VIII wear creme on
their arms and the clubhouse will be
closed from Monday morning until the
services are concluded.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
FRENCH MENIALS' TIPS
TOTAL $75,000,OOO YEARLY

PARIS. Dec French walters. por-
ters and other public servants receive
a total of S75.00O,000 a year in tips. ac-
cording to the calculations Of a Paris
statistician- More than S20.0O coo of this
huge amount is given in Paris and
Americans probably contribute the big
Eest share OF IL.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
GETS $4,000 LEGACY,
STEALS CHRISTMAS TREE

CLEVELAND, Dec. 22.-Charged with
stealing a Christmas tree valued at "a
cents. John Holmes. CT 56 Webster ave-
nue., who recently received a $l2.GO)
legacy from relatives in England. has
been put in Jail.
1T was for my gcd-daughter," 4" he told
Acting Judge Calfee in pC@ice court
y es, l stole the Christmas tree. She
had asked me to get her one he con-
tinued, referring TO three-year-old FL
lery Rose, daughter OF Mrs. Anna Rose,
who lives across the street from MS
home. But I've no excuse to offer. ex-
cept that no one seemed 10 own the
tree"
He was discharged.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
Merchants Appeal.
ST. MARYS CHURCH PLANS
FOR NEW SCHOOL HOUSE

Cardinal Gibbons, as trustee of St
Mary's Catholic Church, Of Washington,
has hled a petition in the District SU-
pTcme Court 10 be allowed 10 mortgage
land for S2O,o0o The money is 20 be
used for the purpose Of replacing school
buildings of the church named.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
AzARIAS SOCIETY ENTERTAIN.

Members of the Azarias Literary So
ciety of ST. Johns College last night
gave their annual Christmas entertain
ment i'm Carroll Institute Hall. The pro
gram consisted of scenes from Julius
Caesar" and musical numbers. Among
the students wAJ participated were WI
liam 3. DAILY, Charles II. Clark. William
p. Ryan, Frank /. DOnahue, John j.
Murray, and j. Quinn.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
NEW YORK PASSENGER
DISAPPEARS FROM SHIP

PLYMOUTH, England. Dec IL
Jacques Schoenberger, a frst-cIass pas
senger on the steamer Kron Prinz Will
helm, from New York, disappeared on
the way over. Mr.. Schoenberger's alb
sence was noticed the first day out from
New York, ara an unsuccessful search
vas made for him.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
SIX MINERS KILLED
IN FALL Of CAGE

BREEZE. ILL.,. Dec. 22.-Six men met
death today wheE a cage in which they
were going TO work in the east mine
owned by the Breeze Trenton Coal Com
pany, dropped 400 feet. The dead are:
WALTER SCHAFFTER.
HERMAN SCHLEPER
HENRY MIDDEkE.
HERMAN HOLTMANE.
FRANK ZHER.
AUGUST FOPP.
All the victims are married men and
seventeen children are left fatherless.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
BAG Of JEWELS
LOST BY WOMAN

The loss of 1.55o worth OF jewelry by
Mrs. II. 3. Hawes, Of Pittsburg, a guest
at the NOrmandics vas reported To the
police yesterday. Mrs Hawes says the
jewels, which were In a chamois b.se
were lost from her person some time
Wednesday. In the sack were a Gia-
mond brooch pin, valued IT $3.50: a cres-
cent brooch and star set with diamonds,
500: and a watch chain. the links Of
which contained many stones. $3.50.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
STUDENTS MAY STRIKE
TO SAVE THEIR FRATS

WORCESTER. Mass. Dec. 22-Cush-
ing Academy faces a strike. as a result
of the decision Of the faculty 10 bar all
Greek letter fraternities. The students
say that if the frats go they will also
leave after the holidays
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
WANTS WILSON
To TELL ABOUT
POISON SQUAD
Representative Hay of
Virginia to Present
Resolution After
Recess.

y resolution requesting the Secre-
tary of Agriculture TO inform Con
gress by what authority DR.. Harvey
W. Wiley, chief of the Bureau of
Chemistry, Department of AgricuI-
ture, conducted his boracic acid or
poison squad" tests, viii be intro
duced in the House of Representa-
tiyes Immediately after the Christ
mas holidays by Representative
James Hay OF Virginia.
The resolution will state that where
as there have been allegations that
me test resulted in the death OF Robert
vance Freeman, son of Mrs. I,ure9
1iIilan, OF 6l1 Thirteenth street north
west and whereas, If this be true. il
would seem menace 10 the health or
human beings 10 subject them 10 s,lch
tests, Congress would like TO know bv
whose direction such tests are made.
Robert Vance Freeman died in this
city several months ago of tuberculosis
winch was brought on, mis- mother Saws
by MS having been a member of the
poison squad" 10 whom DR.. Wiley
Ieo DoTacie acid in food or in capsules.
Mother Asks Damages.
Mrs Latham claims that young Free
man was under age when ne signed the
paper absolving the Government fron,
any claim for damages or from any
blame II his health should be impaired
during or after the time he ate at the
table OF the poison squad. She holds.
therefore, that the Government or DR..
Wiley should pay damages for the death /
of her son.
This point, the liability of the Govern 1
ment or of Dr. Wiley, VIII probably be !
decided by the publicity which will I
De gwen 10 the matter as q result of the I
resolution which Mr.. Hay VIII intro /
duce His resolution, in the ordinary
Congressional procedure viii be re-
ierred 10 the House Committee on AgrI-
culture which body will in all probabil- !
lty faVorably report it,
Risky PropositiO-.
It is the opinion of several members
of Congress, who have expressed them
selves on the subject that it is a bad
practice to allow the lives Of the citi-
zens of the United States TO be inner
lied in any degree by any experiments
with poisoned food.
Mrs. Latham, who has been informed
that a Senator will also interest himself
IN seeing that the affair is brought 10
an equitable conclusion, is grateful for
The interest shown in her behalf. She
IS more thankful, however. that this
opportunity is afforded for warning 9th
ers from the fate which she is convinced
overlook her son, as a result OF bis eat
ing at the poison squad table
Young Freeman's health began TO fail
soon after he underwent the test. ac-
,ordlng 10 MS mother. He then went
West. with the intention of building N
his weakened constitution Lack OF
financial means necessitated his return
"a this city. where re died. When he
agreed 10 eat at the poison squad ia
DE. he was an employe of the Depart-
nent of Agriculture
Mrs; Latham is now in reduced finan-
,ial circumstances.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
BLAZE FROM MATCHES.

Damage to the extent of $1,000 was
caused by FIRE yesterday afternoon in
the home OF Daniel J. Murphy. 3l9
East Capitol street The blaze was
started by clothing in a closet becoming
lgnited from a match, while Mr..
MuTphy's son was looking for a coat.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
sI.a5 to Baltimore and Return

via Pennsylvania Railroad. every Satur-
day and Sunday. All regular trains ex-
cept Ihe Congressional Limited" Tick
cts good TO return until Sunday night.
ADV.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
Dog Killed by Boys Father.

Captain Heiues. who lives at 6s4 Fourth
street northeast, by strange coIncI-
dence later ia the CAY participated IN
the khllng of the dog, not knowing that
his son had been bitten. He had been
informed that the dog had bitten a boy
but did not know until later that it was
his son. Captain Helnes is very anxious
10 learn the identity sf the woman who
so courageously went to his boys
relief
The boy IS now at his home. but il
may be determined that he must be sent
Tor treatment. This will depend anon
The results OF an examination which will
be made today of the dogs brain.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
List Of Guests.

The guests on the invitation list in
clude the President and Mrs Roosevelt.
the members Of the Supreme Court. the
members of the Cabinet, the Diplomatic
Corps, and most OF the other officials
and their families and many of the resi-
dent circle. with which the Justice and
Mrs. Harlan have also become identified
during their Jwenty-nine years or resi-
dence in this city,
Mrs. Harlan has always been active
in church and charity work and has al
ways been disunctively the lover pf
home and family rather than a devotee
Of society.
Their charming home on upper Four
teenth street was handsomely and an
propriately decorated with golden col
ored blossoms. chrysanthemums roses
and carnations, and the happy and ven
eTable bride and bridegroom were in
good health and spirits.
Among the Out-of-towu friends who
are here for the event are Mr.. and Mrs.
Augustus Z. Wilson, of Louisville the
former at one time a law partner OF
Justice Harlan; and Col. Thomas W
BullltJ, of Louisville. Ky, where Jus
uce and Mrs. Harlan lived for many
years. until their removal TO Washing
ton.
Among the hundreds of golden tributes
TO tne eminent JuriSt and his wife wa :
a clock of gold, sent by the members
OF me supreme Court.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
Golden Wedding Anniversary
Of Justice and Mrs. Harlan
Celebrated This Afternoon
Distinguished Guests Assemble at Home of Venerable
Couple Official and Social Life Being Well
Represented in the Gathering

The most interesting event Of this
afternoon is the golden wedding OF Jus
tca and Mrs. John Marshall HARLAN.
which they viii celebrate with q receu-
ton in Their Fourteenth street home
from 10 : o'clock. a very large com
pdny or the most distinguished members
oI Official and resident society will be
entertained by the venerable bride and
bridegroom Assisting IN the reception
VIII De the two daughters Of Justice
Harlan, the Misses Laura and Ruth
Harlan, and the three sons Of the dis
unsuished host, the Rev. Dr. Richard
B- Harlan. of Lake Forest, III. and
Mrs. Harlan; James S. Harlan, OF the
Interstate Commerce Commission. and
Mrs Harlan; and John Maynard Harlan.
OF Chicago. and Mrs. Harlan and tleir
three children.
The only grandChild who viii be an
sent from the litue circle is Mrs. Eras-
lus Corning, Jr-, Of New York, a bride
or last fail. and the daughter OF Justice
Harlan's daughter. Mrs. Chuds, who
died some years ago.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
Companies Have Fight.

Another influence in favor of the
bill viii be exerted immediately
after the Christmas holidays. This
viii be the voice OF the citizens as
sOciations.
Therefore, IN favor of the Madden
bill there will be the opinion OF the
District Commissioners and the re
quest of the people Of the District,
supporting the position of Air. Mad
den that the cheaper gas be made
reality.
It is easily seen that the gas CONF
panies VIII have hard fight % make
me only possible ground Oh Wll-u they
Will De able 10 stand viii Je the couteI.-
upn tnat they cannot afford 10 sell gas
Tor % cents per I,JUU feet. This argu-
ment, Mr.. Madden says he viii be able
10 utterly overthrow. He has already
collected data which. na claims will
demonstrate beyond refutacIou that -J-
cent gas Will allow the companies a big
profit
His argument viii be. in one resDect.
llal 100 many gas companies are SELL
Ing Gas at .ess tnan dollar for any
company 70 make good on thJ claim
tndt the business at such q rate would
be Improbable.
Although Ar. Madden has not taken
an accurate poll OF the District Conn
nltteei which viii pass on the bill be-
fore II goes to the House, ne is SATISFIED
that the entire Democratic vote of tho
committee, VIII 1T the very outset DO
for the bill
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
BAR HORNS
IN HOLIDAY
FROLICKING
Major Sylvester Orders
NOiSeleSS Christmas
For the Capital.

Right on top Of the weather man s.
Representation that this will be a Yule-
tide without snow OF ice comes an order
from Major Sylvester superintendent OF
police, thar Christmas eve must be cele-
brated quietly.
Therefore-horns and whistles to the
JUNK pm:
Not in the memory OF the "oldes- In
labItant" has there been "a night before
Christmas in the Capital, when the
shopping districts have not resomdcj
with the footing Of horns ana the blow
ing of whistles.
Confetti battles are up TO the police
men.
Orders to Captains.
When the daily orders TO the captains
of the different precincts went out last
evening there was a special bulletin at
tached stating that strong force is 20
be detailed for the business section Sat
urday and Sunday evenings.
Large horns should be counsCated
and the business places ana sidewalks
kept free from horn blowing" the order
reads.
In giving ont his instructions, Major
Sylvester said: 1T should be remem-
bered that the hard-worked men and
women employed Ia stores and those
who have no other opportunity than late
Saturday and Monday nights to buy
Christmas presents are entitled to free
dom from annoyance
Merchants Appeal.
Major Sylvester also asks that parents
and guardians take such precautions
and use such influence as viii aid in a
compliance with the law.
Merchants have made a request that
their stores be protected the police say.
and every effort will bc made 10 secure
an observance of the law.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
TIDE TABLE.

HARPERs FERRY. w. Va, Dec. o.
Both rivers clear.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
Married in Indiana.

Mr.. Justice Harlan was married De-
cembcr p. 1886. in Evansville. Ind n
Miss aIeIvina French ShankIiu. daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John J. ShankIin Of
that city. The wedding was quite a
social event in the Western city. where
the bride and bridegroom were both
well known and very popular. The
bridegroom was a Young and already
successful lawyer in Frankfort XIV,
about twenty-three years old, and his
bride was few years younger. They
went 70 housekeeping in Frankfort i'm
medlately after the wedding The three
bridesmaids, who are now Mrs. Samuel
Baydrd, Mrs. James NJ. Shanklin. sister
ln-Iaw of Mrs. Harlan, and Mrs. Ella
Wymond. all of Evansville, made a
NlsIt 70 MIS- Harlan week ago, but
were unable 10 remain for the festivities
today. whieh is being celebrated a day
ahead of time