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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-09
hi ON G0MPERS
\V|LL PROVE FEATURE
of Labor Convention
! Denyer Promises to Be
Exciting One.

suvER. Nov. s.-Beginning at lo
y tomorrow morning in the Au-
tbe twenty eighth annual
lion of the American Fedora
4 Labor will, it is predicted, be
Ia important gathering OF dele
n convention of that body In
.;+orv. The all.important ques-
! be decided is the Endorsement
!. rolitical programme carried out
4. executive council during the
J ~ presidential campaign, and
Y has generally been referred to
rsrs q plan. Opponents of Sam
S~ 6nr,ners. president of the fedora
ss " more or less strength within
,oo55.,at;on. ~ are working together
sfsnrt TO outline a plan of battle
u his reelection. They are
~ so him with "pernicious politi-
.tssyityU and using other argu-
A "a convince delegates that Com
I. ss last his standing as a leader
.rE;ng,nen, rSr and that the working
nesd expect nothing from con-
h inc way of legislation If Com
.entinues at the head of the fed
<n5r those who are expected to
"a fight on the federation's S presi-
4 Daniel Keefe of the Long.
.nerJs union, who was charged
dssertinp the federation execu-
Smmittee and coming out for Taft
'nsideration of the promise of po-
4 of6ce. Although it is difficult to
|ts temper of the delegates at this
joeal leaders who will participate
a sessions of the convention laugh
"a idea of Gompers being turned
bus declare their certainty of
'su that not only will he be upheld,
ibat Keefe will be removed from
nIace as vice-president of the
ntiou, and that all his followers
infer like defeat for whatever
, or other preferment they may
They point to the fact Of the
1! Of certain candidates for con-
1 Known as enemies of labor as a
scf victory for the cause and one
! ioyful over in spite Of the fed
or's uufruitful support of the
ccratic national, ticket. In addi-
10 this leading question, there are
mber of matters up for decision,
n relating to internal dissensions
Hated bodies. quarrels over juris.
ot, etc. Half dozen cities are
fhc convention for 1909.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-09
Sons Of Veterans, U. S. A,

The Sons OF Veterans. L, s, A., held
their regular meeting last Friday evening
in l. o. o. F. hail. Postoftice place. II
was well attended and good deal oil i'm
portant business was transacted. Noht
Friday evening the camp will give pub
lie entertainment, consisting Of music and
OF those on the programme. IL viii ne a
treat for every one Invitations have
been extended 20 the G. \. II. posts
Ladies of the @. A, L. and w. X. {.
CORDS We extend a special invitation tC
every one whose father served In the Wal
Of 1861 80. There Is an effort on foot &c
organize q ladies' auxiliary The Sons
are fast learning the manual OF arms and
marching InaneuVers. under tho instruc-
tion of Capt Klnsman. Lieut., Dewey and
DR.. La Motto.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-09
Woodmen Of the World.

Utah camp No 98S he'd q very impor.
taut session last "Wednesday. One ne"
ton OF the clerk was announced, TO take
ofrec, January 1. The cmi-annual cleo
tlon of officers takes place November %.
and every member OF The camp should be
present.
The social committee announced that
n smoker would be given by the mem ocvs
something In the way Of g surprise would
be sprung at that time. Come yourself
and bring n friend. Rrireshments ana
It's free.
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Degree Of Honor.

A busy day Of business and pleasure
com bined is planned for the members of
Star of the West lodge next Thursday.
In the afternoon the regular meeting
occurs. when some half dozen candidates
will be Initiated into the lesson OF con-
stancy, honor and purity, while In the
evening a card party Will be held at the
home OF Sister Taylor. 637 South Second
West, to which the members and their
friends arc invited.
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w O, w,

Camp % held Its regular meeting last
TUESDAY evening q large number being
present About the only business which
created much interest was discussion ot
the smoker to be given next Tuesday
evening, which is expected TO bring out
a largs crowd the committee having out =
lined n programme which is going 10 be
first class. The new team WIZ ne teaas
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-09
Pythjau Sisters.

Hermione temple No. S. Fythisn Sisters
lodge. met AS usual Friday night Nc
vembor !. The degree team put its work
good work sisters. All members of Her
mione temple No. s are requested to be
present next Friday night at initiation.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-09
ROYAL Eighlanders.

Regular meeting tonight in Labor hall.
All team members must como, for we
need your assistance in the drill work.
Suits will probably be given out. and II
behoores you 10 get one On November
16 card party Will he given In the hall.
and everybody is invited. Refreshments
Will he served
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Women Of Woodcraft.

The Women Of Woodcraft OF Salt Lake
circle No. o5s Will give a masquerade bali
Wednesday evening, November II, at
Woodbine circle No. Al met In regular
session Monday evening. with Guardian
Neighbor Brown In the chair. Visiting
neighbors from Pocatello. Ida, were
greeted with circle honors. Neighbors. do
not forget the regular meeting tonight.
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Maccabees,

salt Lake City hive No. met in regu-
lar review I'm 7. o. o, f. hall Wednesday
evening. November !. Tho hive was
pleased TO welcome Lady Kelly, wife of
Sir Knight Kelly, state commander. Also
Lady Thompson, lady commander OF No
l5 and T.. Brinkmsn of No 10,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-09
Eastern Star.

Or. and Mrs. Broadhent, Mrs. Stevens,
Mrs. Fl. S. Harper, Mrs. Alfred Kent,
Mrs. Clarence Flanders, Mrs. II. NJ Cush-
ing, Mrs. George Canning. Miss Bird
and Miss Kinney VIII entertain the mem
bers OF the Eastern Star at a hard time
party at the Masonic temple Monday
evening, November 8. instead OF Thurs
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-09
Yeonnen.

The brotherhood OF American Yeomcn
held its regular meeting last Thursday
evening in Federation hall. Lady Roena
reported that arrangements were being
made to hold a public dance In Fedora
tion hall on Thanksgiving night. Novem-
bcr o1,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-09
Improved Order of Red Men.

WashalSic tribe No. held an interest
ing meeting Monday evening, although
the attendance was not large. This even
ing several important matters VIII be
considered the new bylaws included.
The entertainment committee will report.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27
Twenty-frst Birthday.

About twenty of the friends of
Charlie Turner assembled upon invi
tation at the home of his uncle, John
Robinson, No. 26s Madison avenue, to
celebrate his twenty first birthday,
last Saturday evening. Other than
the usual congratulations the program
for the evening included songs by
Miss Ethel Mitchell, Miss Edith Nc
Ilwrath and by the host, Mr.. Turner.
In behalf of Mr.. Turner's friends,
Robert Wildes presented him with a
fine silk umbrella. Games were
played and refreshments served.
Mr.. Turner is overseer in the draw :
ing department of the Maine Spinn-
ing Co. He came to this place from
Bradford, England about two years
ago. That city is the center of the
industry in the country named and
Mr.. Turner is one of many people,
skilled in the various processes of
worsted manufacture, who have
come to engage in that industry in
our local factories.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

Pure cream tarter and fiavo ring ex
tracts at Bucknams.
j. ID. Symons wants one hundred
thousand tobacco tags.
A junior clerk is wanted at Buck
MANS, must be willing to work and
have good habits; apply at once.
G. R. Fogg has just displayed very
pleasing selection OF souvenir post
cards, showing some of the pretty
views of Skowhegan. When you
have occasion to be on Water street
it will be well worth your time to
call and look at them.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27


March 2, c, II. Gardner will unload
ear OF grain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred o. Eaton passed
the first part of this week in Newport,
called there by the illness of rela-
tive.
DIR. Cora Nj. Johnson of this place,
who has been passing the winter in
New York, is now attending the Post
Graduate Medical School OF that city.
Mrs. E. NJ. Ames of Madison took
the train at this station Monday for
Cornwall, n. Y, where she and her
husband propose to make their home
in the future.
A one act farce followed by musi-
cal entertainment will be given in
connection with the regular meeting
of the Rebekah lodge, next Tuesday
evening.
The handsome home of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. T. Pooler was the scene OF an
extremely delightful gathering, yes
terday, the occasion being luncheon
given by Miss Mabel to several of her
personal friends. The afternoon was
passed in playing bridge whist.
Remember the entertainment and
concert to be given in Grange Hall,
by the Colby College Musical clubs,
Friday evening, March 9Th, under aus
pices of the Senior class of the Show
hogan High School. Reserved seat
tickets on sale at City Drug Store.
Rev. r. L. Frost and Rev. George
Merriam were in Waterville Monday
at the monthly meeting of the Central
Maine Theological Circle. The Pro-
gram included a paper by the Rev.
Mr.. Calhoun of Norridgewock, under
the title of ''Demoniacal Possession.
and an address on '"The Mission of
the Gospel Minister, by the Rev. G..
D. B. Pepper of Waterville.
1t will be noted in another column
that Fred K. Hill, one of Skowhegan' s
progressive farmers, will be candi-
date for third selectman at the com
ing town meeting. Mr.. Hill has been
for several years Inspector of sweet
corn for the Skowhegan Factory. He
has been master of Skowhegan
Grange, has a wide acquaintance, and
is well and favorably known.
George H. Irish and Mrs. Caroline
Jackman of Sunnyside, Washington,
arrived last evening and are guests
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel
Lewis. Mr.. Irish is Maine man but
has been in the west for some years.
Mrs. Jackman, who is Mrs. Lewis
mother, will pass the month of March
here with her daughter, and will then
go to Sherman Mills in Aroostook
county, where she will reside in the
near future.
Under the direction of Rev. A. o.
Lacroix a sewing circle has been re-
Gently formed among the members OF
ST. Mary's Parish and many willing
hands have been found to devote a
portion of their time to this very
worthy object and to make garments
and assist in providing necessities
for homes where otherwise there
would be much suffering. Many
have already been made comfortable
and happy by their efforts. Those
interested in this movement report
that sickness and lack of work have
both prevailed to much greater ex-
tent than usual during the present
winter. A committee has been ap-
pointed to arrange a benefit whist
party to occur at Convent Hall on the
evening of Shrove Monday, March
End. Tickets will be sold for twenty
five cents and the proceeds will be
devoted to the charitable work above
me ntioned. An invitation is extend
ed to all to attend.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

Can you afford to trust the adjust
ment of lenses to your eyes to stran e
gers that are here today and away
tomorrow. If your lenses do not tit
you have lost the money you have
paid to that stranger. Why not pa
trOnize your town Optician that
can do work that he will guarantee
and lives here to fulfill his guarantee.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27
Announcement.

At the urgent request of my friends
have consented to announce my
candidacy for the Office of third Sc
lectman of Skowhegan.
Fred r. Hill.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27
Testimonials

Skowhegan, Me, Jan. %, 1908.
Walter F. Robbins,
Dear Sir:
have been wearing glasses for
about twenty years and during that
time have had the services Of some
Of the most noted specialists in New
England in fitting and adjusting
lenses. The glasses am now wear
ing fitted by you during last summer
have given me the best results OF any
that have ever been furnished me
Very truly yours,
ROLAND r. PATTEN.
Starks, Me, Jan'y n, '0S.
Mr.. Walter F. Robbins,
Dear Sir:
like my glasses very much that
you fitted for me. They ht me the
best of any lenses that | ever had.
Yours respectfully,
MRS. MARK GRAY.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27
FOR SALE.

One half mile from Skowhegan vii
lage, so acres of good grass land. In
quire of j. EDWIN TAYLOR, over
Fuller's Drug Store. tf9
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27
Announcement For Sheriff.

At the earnest and repeated solicit
tations of many of my friends and
leading Republicans from various
parts of the County, have consented
to have my name presented before
the next Republican County Conven-
ton, as candidate for the Office of
High Sheriff. In case | am nominal
ed and elected, shall honestly and
faithfully perform the duties of the
Office under my oath, in seeing that
all laws, so far as it shall be my duty
to enforce them, are strictly enforc-
ed. In case of my election, promise
my friends and supporters that the
Governor of this State, shall have no
just cause to send Sturgis Deputies
into Somerset County, to enforce the
laws which it is my duty to see en-
forced. Leslie E. Jacobs.
A full line of Typography sets and
supplies at Bucknam's.
A full list of Victor records for
March will arrive at J. D. Symons'
tomorrow.
Bucknam has fourteen new post
cards of Skowhegan, Lakewood and
Lake George, fine pictures, printed
in Germany.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27
This Week
You will lind at
A. K. Jewett's l1arket
You will lind at

No. 10 MADISON AVE.
Fancy Groceries, Chicken, Fowl,
Parsley, Beef, Pork, Veal,
Lamb, and Domestic Ham, Sau-
sage, Frankfort Sausage; Hall
but, Cod, Haddock, Smells,
Fresh Herring, Finnan Haddie;
Oysters in Shells and Shucked;
Oysters and CLAIMS, Dried Beef,
Clipped, Domestic Boiled Ham,
Cooked Corn Beef, Hogs Head
Cheese, Spinach, Celery, Lettuce
Parsnips, Parsley, Cranberries.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27
FOR SALE.

House and Stable, Corner Lot
No. II, No. Ave, Cash or Easy Terms
TIA Address E. G. BRADLEY,
81 Schaeffer St., BROOKLYN, N. Y.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

Buchanan has trap with two seats
and hard rubber tires, for sale cheap.
Large stock of the Edison records
for March at Smiths music store.
A junior clerk is wanted at BucK-
nam's, must be willing to work and
have good habits; apply at once.
Orders for engraved work of any
description, wedding announcements,
calling cards, etc, taken at the RE-
PORTER Office
The Somerset reporter., 1908-02-27

The ice harvest has been progress
ing in good earnest on the Hudson;
but how about the Kennebec fields?
The formation of the American Ice
Company, which by the way is now
under government investigation, was
a black eye for the ice industry in
Maine. The result will probably be
that next summer people in the large
cities will die for want of ice which is
being left to rot in our Maine rivers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-11-06
A Rridue of coffins.

When the British forces were march
ing to Pekin in 1860, after the capture
Of the Taku forts, one of the rivers be-
came SO swollen with the heavy rains
that 1t was rendered almost impassa-
BILE. While in this quandary a bright
idea suddenly struck one of our off,
GERS. Being well aware that the Chi
nese generally order their collins years
in advance and keep them on the
premises and also that they are per-
fectly air tight. he consulted with his
brother officers. with the result that
orders were given to search all the
houses Of the village and collect every
coffin. With the aid of few empty
casks the soldiers constructed a pom
toon bridge of collins sufficiently
strong to bear the artillery. and the
river was thus passed in safety.-Lon-
don Standard.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-11-06
Tar Waterproof Roads.

In an article summing up the work OF
the International Roads Congress, held in
Paris, contributor to Nature, the lead
ing English scientific weekly, says:
ION a matter of common interest-that
is, the substitution of tar or bituminous
inding material in place of the water
hitherto used to consolidate and hold to.
gether the road material, the congress
practically gave a unanimous answer.
This was to the effect that if the tar be
put on in the correct quantity to hold the
stones in position, it is not difficult to
obtain at moderate expense waterproof
road, which will be practically dustless,
and which need not be slippery.
1T appears certain also that the annual
cost will be considerably less than the
cost ofthe existing water bound roads.
1t may be here remarked that owing
TO the cautiousness, and hence the reti.
cence, of some of the most important of
our road authorities, the true position of
England. (which now possesses the greatest
lengths of carefully waterproofed roads of
any country in the world. was not put
forward SO much as might have been the
case.
"It-was interesting 10 converse with
American engineers. who. on account of
the importance of road development id
America. are studying this question very
closely, and to hear from them how much
more they could learn by visiting our
English roads than anywhere in Frauce.
at any rate near the capital"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-11-06
Landseer and the Doc Tax.

On one of Landseer's early visits to
Scotland the great painter stopped at
village and took great deal of no
tice Of the dogs, jotting down rapidly
sketches of them on piece of paper.
Next day OIL resuming his journey he
was Mortified to find dogs suspended
from trees in all directions or drown
ing in the rivers. with stones around
their necks. He stopped a weeping
urchin. who was hurrying OFF with a
pet pup in his arms, and learned to
his dismay that he was supposed to be
an excise officer who was taking notes
of all the dogs he saw in order to prose-
cute the owners for unpaid taxes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-11-06
THE ELECTION.

William Howard Taft, of Ohio, swept
the country on Tuesday, and has been
chosen President of the United States, to
serve for four years from March a. 1909
For third time, as leader of the demo
cratic party, and after remarkable cam.
paign during which his popularity with
the masses was attested by the thousands
who assembled to see and hear him,
William Jennings Bryan, of Nebraska,
has gone down to defeat
The returns at this writing, Wednesday
morning, are incomplete, but indicate
that the electoral college will probably
stand goo for Taft against TT for Bryan.
The indications are that our own State
Of Maryland went for Bryan by SIG, the
returns being very incomplete and it
being difficult at the present time to give
accurate figures. The Congressional vote
in the State seems to indicate the election
of three democrats and three republicans.
Tie democratic congressmen-elect are ]
Harry Covington, FIRST District; J. Fred
c. Talbot, Second, and John Gill.
Fourth. The republicans are John Kron-
miller, Third; Sydney E. Mudd, Fifth,
and George A. Pearre, Sixth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-11-06
The Next Campaign.

With the close of the Presidential cam
paign, interest once more begins to cen
Ter in another campaign of equal, or
greater, importance; viz, the effort of
humanity to wipe ont consumption. Since
the close of the International Congress on
Tuberculosis in Washington last mouth,
the issue of tuberculosis in the United
States is almost everywhere now recog-
uized as political problem. 1t is a
problem in which city officials, state law
makers and executives, and the judges in
all classes of courts are beginning to rec
ognize their responsibility.
Maryland was behind no other State in
the United States in its showing at the
Congress. Ten cash prizes, medals, aud
diplomas we're won by the States public
and private activities. The Maryland
Association for the Prevention and Relief
of tuberculosis was given silver medal
for having the largest membership in
proportion to population of any voluntary
association in the United States With
the exception of the Swedish Association
for the Prevention of tuberculosis, it has
the largest membership in this relation in
the world. An active campaign is now
being made to increase its membership.
During the four years of its existence, the
Association has drawn almost entirely
upon Baltimore City for its members and
financial support. 1t will now seek to
extend its activities into every county OF
the State, aud secure there as. many
members as possible. County branches
have already been formed in Anne
Arundel, Dorchester, Washington and
Frederick counties. and arrangements
are being perfected to organize in Mont
gomery and Allegany counties.
The large membership of the Associa-
tion makes it very potent force in secur.
ing remedial legislation at Annapolis, in
Baltimore City, and from the boards OF
county commissioners in the counties.
The educational work of the associa
ton is being pushed with vieor. The
travelling exhibit has just finished tour
OF the county fairs, where it has been
seen by thousands of Maryland people.
and it will continue its itinerary during
The winter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-11-06
THE K0oKABURRA.
Australia's Laughing Bird and It's
STARTLING CRY,

Australia's Laughing Bird and It's
Startling Cry.
To the outside world the greatest or
astrological oddity In Australia is the
kookaburra. Though Australians take
little notice Of 1t except occasionally in
hostile way, its exclamation appeals
irresist:bly to the newcomer. Like the
shrikes and parrots, the curlew and
the mopoke. 1t Is a conspicuous figure
in the scenery of typical bush home
and therefore too common to be worthy
of notice. In earlier times 1t was
known as the settlers clock" from a
belief that its joyful paeans were vent
ed regularly at morn, noon and dusk,
being quiescent through the heat of the
forenoon and the wane of the after
noon. That belief has long been shat
tered. The kookaburra laughs just
when the fit takes it, particularly when
excited. and it laughs as readily at the
violent death of its mother-in-law as 1t
does at the enraged settler when he
falls off his haystack. A wounded bird
makes a demoniacal row, which will
bring all others within hearing into
the neighboring trees and these at
once set up an echoing cackle that is
repeated again and again.
The kookaburra Is also known as the
laughing goburra and the laughing
jackass.-Sydney (Australia) Times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-11-06
An Odd Post Card.

The most curious post card ever pro
duced, according to leading philate.
list. was one which the Japanese gov.
eminent put out In 1873.
In describing he says 1t is really q
sheet Of paper folded so as to form
four pages Of narrow book. On the
front page is border inclosing an i'm.
pressed stamp for the postage rate and
a space for the address. On the sec.
ond page are printed In native charac.
tiers only minute directions for use. On
the third page are ruled a number OF
vertical lines, between which the send.
er was to write his communication, and
the fourth page was blank" They
remained In use until 1875.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-11-06
"Eatin, a Mountain

A good example of the caustic hui
NOR Of Scotch, examiner floats this
way from we know not where. II
seems that Scotch parish schoolmasters
are in their appointment examined as
to their literary qualifications. One OF
the fraternity. being called by his ex-
aminer to translate Horace's ode be-
ginning "Exegi monumentum oere pc
rennius," hogan as follows: "Exegi
monumentum" q have eaten noun
tain). "Ah." said one of the examiners
I'VE medina proceed any further. for
after eatin' sic dinner this parish
wad be puir mouthfu' t ye. Ye maun
try some wider sphere."-"Poet Lore"