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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-03-14

PA, what's a political leader?"
"A man who is able to see which
way the crowd Is going and follows
with loud whoops in that direction y
Chicago Record Herald.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-03-14

The power of fortune is confessed
only by the miserable, for the happy
impute all their success to prudence
and merit Swift
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-03-14
HUMPHREYS

Veterinary Specifics cure diseases
of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, Hogs and
Poultry by acting directly on the SICK PARTS
without loss of time.
"A, 1FEVERS, GOngestiOns, In1amma.
<UR@ lions. Lung Fever. MIX Fever.
r. r.. lSPRAINs, Lameness. Injuries.
CURM Rhcumatism
G. C. SORE THROAT. auinsy, Epizootic.
cUsxs Dissomper.
e O. =; WORMS. Bots. Grub..
RE. lCOUGHs, Colds, Influenza. Innamed
CURES Lungs. Pleuro-PneumOnia.
R.lCOLIC, Bellyache. Wind Blown,
CURES Diarrhea. Dysentery.
G. G. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
H. KIDNEY IL BLADDER DISORDERS.
IL lsKIN DISEASES. Mango. Ersptions.
CURES Ulcers. Grease. Farcf.
K.,BAD CONDITION, Staring Coat.
CURES Ind gestfon, Stomach siaggers.
CO. each Stable Case. Ten Specifies Book, &C., g.
AZ druggists, or sent prepaid on receipt OF price.
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. william and John
@sFeets. New York.
re- BOOK MAILED FREE.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-03-14

Don't feel bad if people do not agree
with you. You may not agree with your
self il you stop to think it over.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-03-14
STATE CAPITAL
TO PORTLAND
Change OF sentiment
i'm Portland S favor
since her proposition
became known. Port
land practically gives
the State a Capitol
building If the people
SO vote.

Now that the people throughout the State beginning
hear from Portands side of the case, the
due to the misleading OF those who have assumed
to tell her story for her, being brushed aside
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-03-14

Some people who never recognize a TT
buff nolice the slightest hint that can he
construed 4s an invi alton.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-03-14
Reader, who are your informants?
What have they told you?

Have they told you that the Governor his message
old State House
Have they told you that 100000 be expended by
the State upon either the old State House upon
somewhere else?
Have they told you the bill before the Senate
ing the removal the capital LIMITS the total expense
the Capital at Portland to 100000
Have they told you that Portland offers a gift the
State than the old State House the State
Have they told you that the old State House will be
other purpose
Have they told you that the the of price,
loss could be replaced by money!
they told you that modern freproof building is the
only safeguard of the problem how pro-
tect the records!
Have they told that yOurEtaxes will be raised
penny!
If they have not they should, for all
these points, with others, are embod-
led in the bill before the Senate
simple the whole that Portland will
build the a magnificent freprOOf capitol building
of which every citizen of Maine will be
proud of provided that the people vote
special that the seat of government for the State
o Maine be changed to Portland.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
CONNECTS
 IN BATTLE
Nuggets Special Service.

RENO, New. Nov 19.-Convicts Watson, Forrest and Edwards over came the guards in the penitentiary here today and escaped, but after d fierce battle Watson and Forrest Wcr" retaken and Edwards committed sui eide.
 After having overcome the guards the convicts secured rifles. and. sciz- ing butcher wagon, they succeeded in getting a good start.
 A posse was immediately organized however, which. after long pursuit, came up with their quarry. It was then the battle opened, which ragged until the convicts had received wound. that warned them of the end.
 Watson and Forrest decided to sur render. but Edwards came to the con- clusion that death would be preferable to life Imprisonment and he blew out his brains with the last bullet in his possession.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
CUTS OFF
 MANY MILES
ERIC JOHNSON MAKES IN 13 HOURS WHAT FORMERLY
 OCCUPIED 3 DAYS.

During his last htp to Nome with the up-river mail Erie Johnson per formed a journey in 13 hours that for mcrly required three days.
 This cutoff is the result of the work done by the road commission on tn" trail last summer, and the point at which Eric saved SO much time is around Koyutalik
 He followed the cut made through the timber along Norton bay and found that the saving of time by so doing is remarkable
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
PRIZE OFFERED
 TO SCHOLARS

The Nugget hereby offers a prize of $20 off the best essay on "A Christmas in Nome" to the boy or girl who is now a pupil of the Nome public schools up to and including the seventh grade
 A prize of $5 will be given for the second best
 Three of Nome prominent citizens will be selected as judges. Full par ticulars will appear in tomorrows is sue of the Nugget.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
TEAM FALLS THROUGH.

Nuggets Special Service by A. T. X T.
 Co.'S Long-Distance Telephone.
 COUNCIL. Nov. 19.-While enroute to this city form Chinik last Saturday the team of William Taylor broke through the ice of Golovin bay, but fortunately the water was shallow at the place of the accident and all in cluding the load, was saved. The acci- dent was due to the condition of the ice which has been made rotten by the south wind and temperate weather.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19

 WILL FIGHT
THE BIG CHAMPION IS SECRETLY TRAINING AND WILL ENTER
 RING AGAIN.
Nuggets Special Service.

Los ANGELES, Nov. 1s-It has just come to light that James Jeffries is secretly training and getting himself into condition as fast as possible. and it is certain that the big fellow is not doing ~o for the good of his health.
 IL is known. indeed. already that he contcmplatos taking on Jack Johnson as soon as possible and that a big purse has been offered. James Coffroth is quoted as saying that he has offered purse of $500OO for the fight be- tween the two mentioned
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CLAIMING
 DUkED0M
AUSTRALIAN HAS EVIDENCE TO PROVE THAT HE IS DUKE
 OF PORTLAND.
Nuggets Special Service.

LONDON. Nov. 19-Thomas Druce who is now suing for possession If the title and estates of the Duke of Port - land. has produced witnesses to prove that his father was really the former duke.
 He shows that the belief that he himself was dead is erroneous. and he has produced testimony to show that the coffin in which h. was supposed th have been buried contained nothing but lead.
 The suit involves, in addition to the titles. estates which are valued at Fl quarter of a billion dollars.
 Thomas Drucc lived in Australia for the past ten years.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
SCHOOL BOARD
 WANTS FULL AMOUNT.

A communication was read at last nights meeting of the city council from the school board in which it was stated that the sum of S14395. which the council had decided to transfer to the school fund would be insufficient to meet the expenses of the shcooI The communication asked that the addi- tional sum of s5675 required be also transferred, and the communication was referred tu the finance committee.
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IRON LEDGE IS
 2000 FEET WIDE

That there is ledge of iron neal Sinrock river that is 2,00O feet in width and exposed for a depth of 70 feet is the statement made today by Peter Esch. who returned last night from that stream where he has worked for some weeks developing his properties.
 The ledge can be traced for an i'm mcnce distance across the country and Us great width is evident at a glance.
 Its great depth is shown by gully which cuts down at its rim and ex-
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poses its face for the depth mentioned.
 In addition to this 70 feet Esch and the men who worked for him have the ledge improves as it goes down.
 The iron is of the most valuable de- scription and can be worked to advan- tage should coa, be found at con venient distance.
 That this coal is certain is about proven and vein is now being de- veloped about three miles away.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
SAYS HE KNEW POLICE
 WOULD HEAR CONFESSION
Nuggets Special Service.

HOQUIAM, Wash, Nov. 19.-ln a letter left by Ralph Steele. who sui cidcd in the jail here yesterday. he stated that he knew detective was listening at the time he made the con fession to Mrs. Todd of his part in the murder of her husband.
 He states further that he made the confession for the purpose of shielding her. who was also implicated, but that he had lost confidence in her since.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
MAY IMPROVE MAIL
 ROUTE NEAR kOYUTALlk

Ward Estey, acting superintendent for the road commission is about to leave with Ben Derrick's dog tean. for Koyutalik to examine conditions there with a view to making improvements in the mail route mapped out by Cid dings.
 Mir. Estey will be absent about eight days.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
QUARTZ
 NEAR SINROCk RIVER

Tomlinson & Co. are now engaged developing q valuable quartz ledge near the place where American river and Sinrock river come together.
 The ore iG said to be first-clasS by Peter Esch, who has just returne from that place si,G who says that all .he indications in the section are most promising.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
OF NORWEGIAN
 COMPOSERS IS DEAD.
Nuggets Special Service.

fh 59NN SSSN'H' SN' N'NN'
 CHRISTIANA. Norway Nov IG.- Grcig the greatest of Norwegian com- poscrS, a contemporary of Gounod. Verdi and chopin died here today No musician ever held so high q place in tar hearts of th- Norwegian peo- plc as did Gr.ig and in all probabli- ty hc will be given a state funeral with all tao pomr and -oIcmuity -uch entails
 Greigs works are in vein largely after Chopin. and his compositions will last for all time. In the dclmea- tion of the Norwegian folksong he was particularly successful He wrot, a number of souatas and concertos. his works being largely for the piano and the piano and violin. Ouc of his most famous and most beautiful com positions is the "Pcrr Gynt" suite
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
SENDS HIM
 TO JAIL
WICkERSHAM SENDS LAWYER WHO OPPOSED HIM TO JAIL
 FOR CONTEMPT.
Special Correspondence.

FAIRBANKS, Nov. 1S.-Louis K. Pratt, an anti wiekersham lawyer, was sent to jail here this morning by Judge Wickersham himself for contempt of court. The sentence imposed was inn prsonment for one hour. a fine of $1 and disbarrment from the court . The sentence imposed upon Pratt was the fifth of it's kind.
 Owing to his bitter feelings towards the judge he committed the same act on three different occasions previous ly and was sentenced each time.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Nov. 1S.- That Alaska will be allowed only two delegates in the republican national convention now seems likely, and it is certain that she cannot have more than four.
 The apportionment of candidates has not been made, but the number of places allotted to Alaska has been un- der discussion, and the only doubt that
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
ALASKA MAY HAVE
 BUT TWO DELEGATES

can national convention
 Dr Cahcn Whitehead and others have stated their belief that a great mistake was made by mol carrying on a campaign for larger representa- tion
 An effort win stin be made to make the representation more than two, but doubts are entertained as to the re- suit.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
SOLOMON PERSONALS.

Nuggets Special Service by A. T. & T
 Co.'S Long Distance Telephone)
 SOLOMON, Nov. l9.-NIrS Wynkoop, wife of Deputy Marhsal Wynkoop. left here this morning in company with Mir and Mrs. Carstens with Marshal Pow elrs dog team for Nome.
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ton of Governor Hoggatt, between whom and the judge a disagreement had come while the latter occupied the seat of Judge Gunnison on the bench at Juneau last summer
 Judge Wickersham declares that he cause he decided a certain case against a young attorney who was a friend of Hoggatt.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
WICkERSHAm PUBLISHES
 STORY OF RESIGNATION

Amongst the correspondence publish- ed is an autograph letter from Presi- dent Roosevelt expressing regret that the judge is leaving the bench.
 An answer is expected, particularly to the statement that the governor be- came mimical to the judge because of the latters decision on a legal ques ton.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
PRosPEcToRs WORKING
 IN COUNCIL DISTRICT

Nuggets Special Service by A. T. & T.
 Co.'S Long-Distance Telephone.
 COUNCIL, Nov 19.-Fred Jones and William Bell have put boiler on No. 2 Basin creek, tributary of Melsing.
 Ed. Tuft, Doc. Craig and Frank Femo have taken a lay on bench above right limit of Ophir from Dwyer.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
KNIFE FIGHT
 TO DEATH
TWO MEN STRUGGLE AT BOTTOM OF MINE AND ONE IS
 DEAD.
Nuggets Special Service.

BAKER CITY, Nov. 19.-William Donnelly and Ben West quarrelled at day and both drew knives and fought until Donnelly dropped dead.
 The quarrel arose from a trifiing in cident, but the men fought with sav- agery which took no account of wounds.
 Both had the knives jabbed into them again and again and Donnelly was dead almost before he fell. West is almost sure to die.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
EPIDEMIC
 ON THE PANAMA.
Special Correspondence.

SpeciaI Cores pondence.
 FAIRBANKS, Nov. 1S.-Owing to change to mild weather here pneumo- ma has become epidemic, and very illness.
 John Brogau one of the od-timers of the Circle country, is one of those vho have 2uccumbcd to the disease. nd his death is widely regretted by the IT any people now here who have known him for years.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19

 ELECTED
COUNCIL ELECTS FIRE FIGHTERS AND WILL COMBAT FLAMES
 WITH HOT WATER.


Nuggets Special Service by A. T. & T.
 Co.'S Long Distance Telephone)
 COUNCIL, Nov. 19-The following fire trustees were elected last night for the coming term: President. Henry Oliver; secertary, Dick Irvine; Smith, Brascovich, Strom and Frank Cross.
 Deputy Marshal Fuller was elected fire chief and David Gray and George Smith were elected assistant fire chiefs.
 The trustees have secured the Occi- dental building. There they will store the chemicals and keep a constant sup ply of water heated sufficiently to guard against it's freezing.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
QUAKE RAzES MORE
 ITALIAN CITIES

ing than the sky while the torrential rains, which seem to be inseparabe from earthquakes here, are falling mcrclessly on them.
 The towns of Blaco, Branchaleon, and Fcruzzano have been razed, either wholly or in part and many people Der has not been ascertained.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19

FOR RENT. FLAT in Seiffert building on Second avenue.
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Men in Seattle Say Two.

SEATTLE, Nov 1s.--Many of the Alaska people who are now here nave been interviewed with the result that it is evidently the opinion of them all that not more than two seats will be apportioned to Alaska at the republi-
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
TRIKE ON
 MELSlNG
NEW GROUND IN COUNCIL DIS
 TRiCT IS PROVEN TO
 GOOD VALUES.
Nuggets Special Service by A. T. X T.

Nuggets Special Service by A. T. X T.
 Co.'S Long Distance Telephone.
 COUNCIL Nov. l9.--Frank Byers has just succeeded in making prom ising strike ou No. , Melsing creek. No pay was ever before found above No. f. and the result of the new dis covery will, therefore. be the opening of virgin territory.
 Pans averaging ten cents have been washed from the shaft. The ground is owned by Wilson and J. w. Kimball.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
TAFT ' IS
 GUARDED
Nuggets Special Service.

Nuggets Special Service.
 VLADIVOSTOK, Nov. 19.-Seclctary Taft went shopping here today and was guarded closely by a company of soldiers.
 It has been arranged that ne will have an audience with the czar ou De ccmber 3. and he will soon proceed to St. Petersburg.
 The guard given him was due to the disturbed conditions which have ob- tained here since the mutiny.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
COUNCIL.
 MOVING

All the arrangements in connection with the change to the Staples build ing were arranged this afternoon by the city council which immediately quarters.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
CANNOT STOP LAPS
 WITHOUT AN ARMY

The officials are worked to death, and although they have been rein forced by Washington they find the task set for them beyond their strength.
 The Orientals seen to recognize the difficulties in which the officials are
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
Nuggets Special Service.

CALABRlA, Italy. Nov. I9--Anoth,r earthquake has visited this province and more cities have been wiped off the map.
 The quake occurred yesterday after noon, and today hundreds of people are living in the fields with no other cover
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
Nuggets Special Service.

IVuy9Ct
 FAIRBANKS, Nov. 1S-Judge Wick crsham has permitted the correspond cnce relative to his resignation to be published, and the result is something of sensation.
 The correspondence shows that the judge had contemplated quitting the office for a long time and that the mat ter was finally precipitated by the ac-
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19

placed and they are making use of their knowledge to the full
 Their insolcncc in the matter is caus- ing bitter feeling, which will con tinue to grow should the tide of immi- grafton not be stopped.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
Fruit Candy at Hancock's.
LEG CRUSHED

As Hugh Perry was engaged unload ing q barrel of lard from wagon on fell on his leg and crushed it so seri- ously that he is now in the hospital
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
COMES FROM MIN E.

F. D. Alden, from Lone Pine mine Solomon district, arrived in town this being subpoenaed on the case of Anderson vs. Anvil Hydraulic Co.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19

owner of claim near head of Sinrock or Stewart river can have assessment work done by party going there short ly. For particulars inquire Steinman Cigar store.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19

It will carry you back to the old farm to hear Harry Shearer in the illustrated song, "Whie the Old Mil Wheel Is Turning, Jennie, Dear" Eagle hall, Friday night.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
GUILTY OF pEpDLING.

Pete Nelson was found guilty of sell ing whiskey to natives today and will be sentenced tomorrow.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19

ALL kinds of sleiehs and cutters, al so hickory for basket sleighs, for sale at Geo. Prosser's, harness maker
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
FOR
 A CLAIM

John Webb and Otto Halla nave filed suit against F. Eihwede, and will ask the court to ask defendant to show why his claim to two placer properties be disallowed.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
NOTICE.

The A. D. T. messenger office is open night and day. Competent messengers and quick service guaranteed. Tel Main 9S.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
Nuggets Special Service.

SEATTLE, Nov 19.-Thousauds of Japs are pouring in over the border from Canada and the immigration of- fcials say that an army alone cln stop them.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19

It is worth going miles to hear liar ry Esbert sing. It is less than mile to Eagle hall Friday night.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Fred Bourdon, the Seattle Baths and Barber Shop, next to U. S. Mercantile Co.,, will be open Sundays and every
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
FIN ED $50.

A man named Antonus was found guilty today in the commissioners court and was fined $50
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19

Mother says nothing like that in our family. The Artful Husband at Eagle hall Friday night.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
Chewing Candy at Hancock's.

In this city, to Adequately adver- tise" is to use this paper.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
BRYAN IS
 WILLING
Nuggets Special Service.

LAFAYETTE Nov. 19.-Willian. Jennings Bryan today repeated his willingness to be a candidate for the presidency, provided the democrati" party wished it so.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19

Eagle Social Dance Thursday eve. hing, Nov. Fist, for Eagles and their friends.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19

Fine Box Candy and Bon Bons at Haneoek's Candy Kitchen.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
muTINEERS
 EXECUTED
Nuggets Special Service.


 yLADIyOSTOK, Nov. 19-Two hun dred mutineers were executed here last Wedb esday as a result of their work some time ago in sehlling the city and the forts from the deck of the gunboat which they had seized.
 Another outbreak is expected to oc- cur within a few weeks. and it is feared that it will be more serious than the one just quelled
 William Taft, secretary of war for the United States, is now here, but nothing has occurred to mar the quiet ness of his visit.
 Master Heber Fry in the latest song hit: "Because I'm Married Now," at the Dobbs Alaska Moving Picture Show Friday night.
 Pabst Milwaukee Beer on tap at the Bank.
 Fine old Italian, Swiss Ports. sher- ries and Clarets at Nesfor's.
 Nut Candy at Haneock's.
 Granite Mining Candles are the best,
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
FOUND GUILTY.

John Spoon was found guilty of as sault today by Judge Fuller and will be sentenced .onorrow.
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exists is to which of the two num- bers mentioned will be chosen.
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Yam, Yam, Ma, Ma, Fresh Made Candy at Harcock's.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19
Boiled Cider at Crowley & Porter's,

The old Italian anc Swiss wines ports and sherries al Nestor's.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19

Old Lacy, National Club, Monogram and Special Rye Whskeys. Board of Trade.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19

Don't forget the home cooked chick en dinner at the Congregational church Friday evening.
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Go to the North Pole

Go to tho North Pole Bakery for the best bread and pastry The only coffee house in town
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19

Haneock's Candy Kitchen is the best place to get your candy.
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Largest Billiard and Pool Room in Alaska at the Board of Trade.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19

High Grade Imported and Domestic Cigars at the Board of Trade.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19

Fine old Italian, Swiss Ports, Sher- ries and Clarets at Nesfor's
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19

Granite Mining Candles are the best
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19

Pabst Milwaukee Beer on tap at the le ank.
The Nome daily nugget., 1907-11-19

Why not spend 30 minutes with the Hennessys at Eagle hall Friday night.
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Nut Candy at Hancoek's.

Granite Mining Candles are the best.