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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16

Immediately following the last
meeting and acting under the votes
then passed, the building committee
proceeded to close the trade for the
plans with Architect Stevens of Port
land and a crew of men with teams
was set at work clearing up the lot.
The working plans for the basement
and foundation have been received
and steps have already been taken
for letting the contracts for that part
of the work.
The committee had every reason
for proceeding with the work prompt
ly. The vote of the town was explicit
and they would certainly have been
open to criticism if they had not act
ed at once. The long days of May
and June are the cream of the build
ing season and, with the delays that
will be unavoidable, only the best
management will get the building to
the point, before the fall months,
where work can be continued with
advantage in spite of the cold wealth
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16

A spoonful of dirt taken from the
street in front of Worcester Mass. }
city hall has been analysed and found
to contain germs enough to give so, 20
600 persons consumption, tetanus,
pneumonia or tonsilitis. And Wor-
cester is very clearly city Verify,
we walk amid dangers seen and un-
seen.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16

AS we stand upon the threshold of
Names summer business in the va
cation line, how appropriate to quote
what another has 80 beautifully said
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16

Another evidence that spring is
coming along is that the birds now
begin to chirp promptly at a. m.
Maine never had a murder at once
more pitiful and revolving than that
at Bowdoinham.
June 20 is the date selected by Pal
myra for the celebration of its cen
tennial
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16

Many towns are bidding for the To-
cation of the Home for the Feeble
Minded, provided by act of the last
Legislature. 1t is not desirable in
stitution to have in any community,
except from the profits of supplies
furnished. Wherever located there
should be a large farm connected
with the institution, so as to give the
unfortunates plenty of outdoor ex =
ercise.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16

The Belfast journal, in speaking of
the various occupations pursued by
boys and girls says: "a college edu-
cation is now within the reach of
every boy of average intelligence and
ambition. The free High schools fit
the boys and girls for college, and
hundreds of Maine boys have "work-
ed their way through college" by
teaching school part of the year or
availing themselves of the many
other employment' open to them"
Yes, and we have noticed that the
boy who has thus put himself through
college, comes out better equipped
for life's duties and responsibilities
than a boy who has been carried
through on a greenback wave.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16

,-ords Of Thanks Resolutions Of Respect
~ lists of presents accompanying accounts
o. weddings, receptions, anniversaries. etc,
Vtnserted AT cents per line poetry with obit-
uary notices, 10 cents per line No charge
YIN our mailing list of nearly 1900 names,
.,hecribers writing the REPORTER with re
gard TO their subscription must be sure 70
stveeyactly the postoffice address to which
ne paper is going, including the number OF
y D. route, If delivered by rural carrier.
This is especially important when change
seryed when making remittances and at all
other times.
Address all communications TO
The SOMERSET REPORTER, Skowhegah' Me-
vSrrRFp As SECOND Class MAIL AFTER.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16

All of Spain and the rest of the
world in sympathy with her, rejoices
in the birth of son to Queen Victo-
ria, thus making it possible for a
king to assume the throne after AL
fonsos reign. Everything is spec
tacular in Spain, and when the can
non doomed forth the announcement
that a boy had been born, the people
danced with joy, embracing each
other, shouting, "Long live the king!
long live the queen!" DEGREES
were issued ordering national holi-
day throughout Spain, for Saturday,
Sunday and Monday. The prison
doors few open, and in the joy of his
heart, the king pardoned eight muir
derers who had been condemned to
death. If Spain had her former pres
tage there would have been some
thing for the baby king to look for
ward to. But from her proud emf
nence of mistress of the world she
has become a third rate, decadent
nation, and liable at any time to be
wiped off the map of the world.
The sentiment of the recent meet
ing of the National Association for
the study and prevention of tubercu-
losis, at Washington, was unanimous
that crowded rooms, bad air and poor
light were the prime causes of the
spread of the disease, and that radi-
cal steps should be taken to over
come this condition of affairs. While
II was admitted that occasionally
open" causes exist, the lack of
proper hygienic conditions in the
school room and workshop was cred
tied with being responsible for the
development of the disease. 1t was
contended that only in the most
modern building could the air and
the light be said to be approximately
satisfactory. The food question also
came into the discussion, it being an
NubOCd ldCu bldb pCOPlC WIZ Wv
not have a sufficient amount of food
of the right kind are easy victims of
consumption.
The subject of the enforcement of
the Sunday laws is claiming the at
tention of several Cmmunities. In
Massachusetts the Legislature will
ADOPT measure, it is thought, that
Will be great Improvement upon the
present "Blue laws" that no one
thinks of enforcing, and which it is
impossible to enforce. In Lewiston,
ID this State, raid is being made by
lhe church federation on dealers in
cigars, fruit, candy, etc, who keep
open Sundays. No one in his right
mind wishes to return to the require
ments of the Puritan Sunday, when
II was legal offense to kiss ones
WIFE, Sunday (and we presume the
Wlie OF any one else; but it would be
sorry time if the sacred associations
u the New England Sabbath should
DE cast aside, and at the behest of
greed or pleasure the day should be-
come like all the other days in the
calendar.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16
An Effort to Rescind Vote.

Notwithstanding the fact that the
town hall question has been exhaust
lively considered at two town meet
ings, it appears from the notice pub
lished elsewhere in this issue that a
portion of our citizens do not feel
satisfied with the result and that. they
purpose to rescind the votes passed
at the meeting of May 6. The petit
TONERS are acting entirely within
their rights in this matter but it may
be questioned if the expense and
trouble of this third meeting is not to
be regretted, as the REPORTER is con-
fident from all the information it is
able to obtain that the vote to re-
scscind will be defeated by an over
whelming majority.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16

Hackett & Witham want a man for
furnace work at their foundry on Is
land avenue.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16

If you have not given the young
ster piece of land of his very own
to plant, cultivate and harvest, it is
not yet too late. Just see what a
sense of ownership will do for the
boy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16

People are beginning to let the
fires die out in the heaters.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16

All opposition to Taft as Presi-
Dental candidate seems to be disap
pearing in his own state. Ohio will
send to the national convention a
solid delegation for Taft
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16

If there's any change, coal will be
cheaper this year than last.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16

They have quite honest insurance
companies in Japan, where they are
paying is per cent dividends. In one
of them the directors got only 300
fees for their years work.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16

The busy days are certainly with
us now. Although it is backward
season, let the farmer remember that
che that does not pillow by reason of
the cold, shall beg in harvest and
have nothing"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16
The Somerset Reporter

Weekly Republican Newspaper
,.pashed every Thursday at Skowhegan' Me
by ELMER T. McNEELIE
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16

More horses have recently been
sold in the horse markets at $3.50 to
$500 than ever before and prices are
everywhere at the highest level in
trade history.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16

SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
When paid IN advance
,.sar $l.jO Six months ........... 15C
V"0 Three months =-.-....-.... 3Sc
s.7b viii oe charged If not paid drtl
end of the year
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16

Old papers cents bundle at the
REPORTER office.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16
skowHeGAN MARKET.

Hire mileage book OF K T. Patter-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16

Just think what city Chicago il,
of its wonderful growth and expan-
sion. Yet the first white male child
born there has just died at the age Of
IS years.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-05-16
Mrs. Martin Smith.

A TAXPAYER.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1907-11-28

in the house comprising nothing but
Standard brands. Solid colors, ind
go blues, high grade figured. All go
by the ward at
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-08-23

President Pinkham received word yes
terday of an appalling tragedy at the
1eper settlement Kahoomana killed
j. K. Mia by crushing the top of ehis
skull by blow with hammer He
then turned on his wife and attempt
ed to kill her with the hammer, but
she managed to escape with some Sc
we're bruises. Kahoomana then turned
on himself and with knife stabbed
himself so that he afterward died in
spite of the efforts of medical and sur
gical service to save his life
Jealousy was the cause of the kill
ing. Mia is a leper in whom the dis
ease is well-advanced. Recently one
of his feet was amputated and he went
to live with Kahoomana and his wife
in order that he might be cared for
by them. Kahoomana has had a bad
reputation for beng Jealous and quar-
relsome, and Mia was warned before
going there. But he went nevertheless.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-08-23

The Supreme Court yesterday filed a
written decision in the case of Samuel
L. Wong VS.. Isaac S. Kaiu, decided
the day before. In this case suit was
brought on four promissory notes made
by the defendant in favor of the
plaintiff The defendant fled 50 gener-
al denial and with it an affidavit by
one of his attorneys that he is in
formed by said defendant and upon
such information he alleges and ayers
that said defendant has a good de-
Tense to this action on its merits, to
wit: that there was an entire failure
of consideration for the promissory
notes." This answer was stricken
from the record on motion of the
plaintiff. and the defendant declared
to be in default by the trial court,
and Judgment was entered up accord
ingIy. The defendant excepted. The
Supreme Court overrules the excep-
tions and holds that the trial court
was correct in it's ruling, as the afd-
davit did not comply with the require
ment of the statute in such issue, that
the defendant or some person on his
behalf, cognizant of the facts, should
make the affidavit of a good defense.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-08-23
FINAL END Of TEN
YEARS OF LITIGATION

A mandate was received by the clerk
of the Supreme Court of the Territory
from the clerk of the Supreme Court
of the United States announcing that
the writ of error in the case of
Thomas Miner Harrison VS.. ]. Alfred
Magoon, F. B. McStocker and others
had been dismissed April 81, 1907, and
directing that proceedings in con.
formity Herewith should be taken in
the Supreme Court Of the Territory,
which means the final end of the case
after ten years litigation.
Harrison traded a sheep ranch IN
Tasmania for an interest in certain
rights in the Hagey Liquor Cure. He
brought suit in Australian courts to
recover the value of his sheep. He
got Judgment, but nothing else. Then
he came here and began suit. The case
went up and down 10 the Supreme
Court. and finally to the United States
Supreme Court, which refused relief
on the ground that it had no jurisdic-
ton. Harrison, after ten years of liti-
CATION, is defeated.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-08-23

MAY BE DEDUCTED
An important Tax Decision
Appealed From
Maui.

Appeals were filed in the Supreme
Court yesterday by William T. Robin
son, as tax assessor of Maui, from two
decisions of the Tax Appeal Court of
that county. In one ease the Tax APP
peal Court reduced the valuation of
the Wailuku Sugar Company from ST.
$4,000 to 100000 and from this the
tax assessor appeals.
In the other case the Tax Appeal
Court, or a majority of it, held that
a claim of $1S6, 1914 made by the
Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co.
for depreciation should be allowed as
loss occurring in the prosecution of
the years business. The decision of
the court on this point, signed by
L. Won fempsky and j. n. S. Williams,
but not concurred in by G. d. Lufkin,
is as follows:
This question, referred to the Tax
Appeal Court, is decided in favor OF
appellant on the ground that depre-
citation in the value of appliances, ma
chinery and other utilities is a business
expense, and as such comes under Sec
1881, Revised Laws of Hawaii, 1908, as
losses otherwise actually incurred.
Referring to Sec. 1882, Revised
Laws of Hawaii. 1905, we find the fol-
lowing on lines IL and II of said sec
zion: Second, the expenses of such
Corporation exclusive of interest, an
nuities and dividends.
"That depreciation is considered to
be loss actually incurred in the con
Quoting of an aggregate enterprise for
profit is shown by the fact that in
making returns of the actual cost of
manufacturing goods, such as sugar,
flour, etc, per unit of weight, careful
managers always include the deprecia-
ton as part of the cost of production.
1t NAV further be shown that banking
institutions in determining the value of
machinery, ETC., offered as collateral
security for loans extending over long
period, invariably take into account
the inevitable depreciation in the value
of such security due to use and time,
in addition to other possibilities OF re-
duction in value.
eff the depreciation is part of the
cost of production, and tends to re-
duce the value of a capital investment
it is an expense and the undersigned
so decide.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-08-23
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
STANDING COMMITTEES

James f. Morgan, president, has ap-
pointed the following standing COM
mittees of the Chamber of Commerce
for the year 19O7-1908:
Finance-E. D. Tenney, w. Pfoten-
hauer, A. CARVE.
Membership. A. Kennedy, A. N.
Campbell, A. CARVE.
Arbitration-W. Pfotenhauer. E. D.
Tenney, B. F. Dillingham;, G.. H. Rob-
ertson, j. a. Kennedy.
Commerce, Manufacture and Agricul-
ture-T. c. Davies, ]. P. Cooke, A.
CARVE.
Harbor, shipping and Transportation
f. I. Spalding, J. A. Kennedy, A. N.
Campbell.
Legislature and Public Improvements
B. F. Dillingham;, G. H. Robertson,
f. L Spalding.
Reception and Entertainment-A. N.
Campbell, T. c. Davies, j. P. Cooke.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-08-23

Twenty fair Americans doing
Scotland" I guess they'll find it
tough job to do" Sandy.-Judy.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-08-23
RUSSIAN FRANKS
WILL IN COURT
II Is Offered for Probate by
the Rev. Father
VaIentin.

A petition for the probate of the will
of the late Frank Lucwefko and for
the appointment of a temporary ad-
ministrator was filed by Father Valen-
tin yesterday. The deceased died on
Wednesday. His will was made the
day before. In this viii he directed
the payment of $50 each to John A.
French and Maria NJ. Smith, and the
remainder of his property he divided
equally between his widow, Minnie
Lucweiko, and the Roman Catholic
mission.
The property consists of land at Mo-
iliili, a claim against the Territory for
$500, and personal property including
chickens, o. A. Steven was nominat-
ed executor in the will and Judge De
Bolt appointed him temporary admin
istrator to take care of the chickens
and other property that needs imme-
date attention, until the will can be
proved. His bond was fixed at $500.
A PROBATE TANGLE.
Wade Warren Thayer as admins
traitor of the estate of Haukaulani
Holt filed his report yesterday. He
charges himself with receipts Of
S148425, and credits himself with ex-
penditures of $184.77. All the debts of
the estate are paid except the funeral
expenses. He has offered the under
taker $780, the amount of the bill, but
the undertaken claims interest. There
are two horses still unsold and $40
due from Harry Armitage as trustee
growing out of a contract entered into
by the deceased in her lifetime. Armi-
tage doubts his power under the agree
ment to pay over the funds in his
hands, and Thayer asks the permits
sion of the court to begin proceedings
to determine the legal rights in the
premises.
A MARITIME LIBEL.
Judge S. B. Dole in the United States
District Court was occupied all day
in the trial of the maritime libel of
Witthoff against the barkentine Fuller
ten, for damages for the loss of an
arm.
ADJOURNED TILL MONDAY.
The Supreme Court yesterday adj
journed until Monday morning at 10
o'clock.
NOIES.
In the matter of the estate of r. w.
Holt, deceased, Carlos A. Long, admin
istrator de bonis non, yesterday af-
ternoon filed in the Supreme Court a
motion to docket and dismiss the APP
peal of James A. Holt and others from
an order made in the case by Judge
Robinson last June.
Plaintiffs in the case Of L. S. Thomp-
son and others VS.. James w. Pratt,
Commissioner of Public Lands, yester-
day filed a discontinuance in the Su-
preme Court.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-08-23

One Hand-painted Stein Rack,
One Hand-painted Hat Rack,
Handsome Dresser, formerly used by
the Monarchy,
Office Tables, Arm Chairs,
Typewriter Desk.
Angelus Orchestral Pianola,
Lady's Hand-painted Writing Desk,
Halls Safe and Lock Co. Safes,
Singer Sewing Machines,
Baby Crib, Lot Books,
Lava Specimen, Garden Hose,
Bureaus, Dressers. Refrigerators,
Box Couch, Lawn Mowers,
Filter, Electric Light Chandeliers,
Feed Cutter, Rowing Machine,
ALSO -
One Cornish Indian Cock,
Eight Cornish Indian Hens.
Mirrors,
Large Mirrors and Platform Scales.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-08-23
At Auction
At my salesroom, BAT Kaahumanu ST.,
MONDAY, AUG. 26, 1907,
AT 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ,

AT 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ,
by order of Jas. L. Holt, Tax Assessor,
1st Division, there will be sold
One Large Safe, Showcases,
Groceries, Tobacco, Pipes,
Toilet Soap, Perfumery,
Writing Tablets, States,
Slate Pencils, Watch Chains,
Celfuloid Collars, Brushes,
Lantern Globes, Tumhiers,
Clothes Brushes, Buttons, Rope,
Tobacco Cutter, Thread, Fish Hooks,
Irvine, etc.
JAS. F. MORGAN.
AUCTTONEER.
Aug. 90. %. "A. &c.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-08-23
DELICIOUS COCA COLA.

This refreshing beverage now bot
tied exclusively by Hawaiian Soda
Works. Order a trial case. Phone
SIG.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-08-23
LADIES' AUXILIARY, A. o. H.,
DIVISION NO. I.

Meets every first and third Tuesd ay,
at s o. m, in c. B. u. Hail, Fort street.
Visiting sisters are cordially invited to
attend.
MRS. NJ. COWES, Pres.
MAUD O'SULLIvAN, Secy.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-08-23

oklahoma will get over all of her
troubles" declares a patriotic paper in
that section. Her troubles seem to be
constitutional Herald.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-08-23
ANCIENT ORDER HIBERNIANs,

DIVISION NO. 1.
Meets every first and third Wednes-
day, at p. m, in c. B. q. Hall, Fort
street. Visiting brothers cordially in
vited to attend.
F. D. CREEDON, Pres.
J. T. CAREY, Secy.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-08-23
FOR SALE
e e &
The Cruising Yacht Spray

Length 81 feet over all; waterline,
rs TT. Draught, #. in. Outside lead,
copper bottom and fastened. Re-tiln-
bered, 1908; re-decked Cedar. 1907
sails. 1904, complete sets; new running
gear Built by Stone of san Francisco;
sails by Hopkins of New York. Ele-
gantly fitted interior of polished ma
tive woods. Superbly found in every
respect: owner leaving for Coast sole
reason for selling.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1907-08-23

It is less expensive to run a "To
Rent ad. than to have your house
vacant.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-11-21
Death Of a Child.

Little William Leonidas, son
of Mr. and Mrs j G Altman, died
at the home of his parents near
Dock, Thursday, November Z,
aged two years and one month.
He was a kind, affectionate lit.
tie darling. No effort was spar
ed in his behalf during his ILL
ness. His remains we're laid to
rest at Union Methodist church
cemetery on Friday afternoon,
the funeral services being con-
Quoted by Rev Mr. Goodwin. A
large number of friends was
present. We all sympathize
with the bereaved parents in
their distress.
A FRIEND.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-11-21

four, forty-eight and even seven
ty-two hours, Only short
while ago the writer posted a
letter on Train 5lTuesday morn
ing; this letter reached the
Kingstree Office Thursday night.
Our thanks are due to Aessrs.
P. Graham and r. B. Fitch for
delicious ribbon cane syrup.
There were two men here last
Monday who had some four or
five hundred dollars in Columbia
Bank certificates which they en-.
deavored to exchange for reg.
ulal currency. They claimed to
be from Hartsville. If these
certificates were all right and
as good as money, it seems
strange that they should come
way down here to convert them
into money.
W. L. B.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1907-11-21

The Teachers Association Of
Williamsburg county was orga.
nized on Saturday, November
16, 1907, with Hattering pros
poets of future success. Prof.
T Cooke Covington, of the Lake
City Graded school, was elected
president; Prof. E B Hallman,
of the Kingstree Graded school,
vice president and Miss Nellie
Mae Montgomery, secretary and
treasurer. The executive com.
mittee are as follows: Prof. P
p Bethea, superintendent of
Kingstree Graded school, Mr.
] G Mccullough, county su-
perintendent of education,
Misses Eta Jacobs and Nellie
Mae Montgomery.
The meetings of the Associa-
ton will be held monthly at
different places in the county.
The next meeting will be held
at the Kingstree Graded school
building on Saturday, December
IA, 1907, at 11:30 a m. All teach
ers of the county are earnestly
requested to be present.
NELLIE NAE MONTGOMERY
Secretary.