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The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09
Report on Christmas Dinner.

Captain A. A Bivans submits the
following report concerning the
Christmas dinner served under the
auspices of the local Salvation Army
corps of which he is in charge.
Amount of cash received, chiefly from
citizens OF Skowhegan, s56 46; amount
expended, s55.S9; balance to general
account, 81 cents. There were SO
meals served ar the tables in the
Fletcher block and IS sent to parties
at their homes, making total of lbs.
OF those sent out, % were to prisoners
at the county Jail. Seventeen people
were supplied with clothing to the
estimated value of s25. OF these six,
who could not have otherwise come
to the Fletcher building to dinner,
were thus clothed so as to be able TO
come.
This statement is made by Captain
Bivans that the people who kindly
aided him with their donations may
know what was accomplished by their
generosity.
If the ancients left US ideas. to our
credit be it spoken, we moderns are
building houses for them.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

Avarice is an incurable malady, an
ever burning FIRE, tyranny which ex-
tends far and wide, for he who In this
life Is the slave Of money is loaded
with heavy chains and destined TO car
~ far heavier chains In the life to
come-St. John ChrysostOm.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09
Card of Thanks,

l wish to publicly express my
thanks to-the ladies who sent me the
barrel of -four, awarded to them at
the recent Grange fair, and to assure
them that | am not unmindful OF the
generosity which prompted the gift
D. G. Spofford.
Skowhegan, Me-, Jan. 2, 1908.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09
The Groear,a Jest.

Most of my customers, remarked
the grocer who had been out trying to
collect some bills, remind me OF pair
of trousers sent TO the tailor"
How so2" inquired the cashier
Because they are pressed for mon
<y."-New York Press.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

Sleep is as necessary as afr or food.
Those who shirk the sleep of life are
only Fastening unconsciously to the
sleep OF death. Brussels Independence
Beige.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09
1T DOES THE BUSINESS.

Mr.. 4. +. Chamberlain. Of Clinton, Maine
says OF Bucklen's Arnica Salve at does the
business; | have used it fer piles and it
cured them. Used it for chapped hands and
it cured them. Applied it to an old sore and
il healed it without leaving a scar behind"
zSe at 6. K. Fogg's drug store.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09
Skowhegan, Me-,

John-"What kind of tea do you
like best?" Priscilla-"Go tees, some,
but Rocky Mountain Tea best" John
-"Why HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea best?" Priscilla-"It speaks for
itself, john" Makes lovely COM
plexion.) G. r. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

The Sturgis liquor law enforcement
commission cost the state of Maine
$14 1885 the past year, according to the
annual report of the commissioners
filed Wednesday. This was the net
cost after deducting s2025, the amount
received for fines. Twenty -four
deputy enforcement commissioner
were employed during the year. The
three commissioners receive an an
nual salary of $500 each and their
deputies are paid SO per day.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

Supreme Judicial: The third Tuesday In March
and September, and fourth Tuesday in December.
Civil and Criminal.
Proba,e:--The second Tuesday OF each month
County Commssioners:-The first Tuesday In
March and August and the second Tuesday In Deem
Der.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09
Resolutions.
Somerset Pomona Grange.

The annual meeting of the Somer-
set Pomona Grange will be held at
Skowhegan on Tuesday and Wednes-
day, January II and 10. Past Master
L. L. Smith of Wesserunsett Grange,
Cornville, will respond to the address
of welcome. The annual reports OF
officers, election of officers for 1905,
the question of dividing the county,
and reports of subordinate oranges
will be the principal business of the
first day. Wednesday morning from
TO- As to IL Prof. Hurd of the college
of Agriculture, University of Maine,
will give an address and demonstrate
home mixing of fertilizers. Wednes-
day afternoon Past Master Gardner
will be present and address the meet
ing. During the session their will be
paper on "The ills of the farm and
home, their diagnosis and treatment
by DIR. VIM. Mclaughlin of Harmony;
an original poem, Life on the farm, "
S F. Emerson, Skowhegan; a ques-
ton, would the influence of the
grange be more beneficial if it's mem
be rship was more strictly limited TO
the agricultural classes?n Music, read =
ings, monologues, etc.
Clara b. LeaYitt, Lecturer
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09
Tin Tramn,s NiaNn

''The times are getting worse. They
offered me work at five different places
today Fliegende Batter.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

The annual report of DR.. B. T. San
born, superintendent of the Maine In
sane Hospital, shows that the humble
under treatment il 1854 of which PAS
were admitted during this past year
OF this number 577 are men and All
are women and 1o4 died during the
year, Ninety-one of those admitted
during the year were married, III
were single, 81 were widowed and s
were divorced. The largest number
of commitments was between the
ages of 80 and 40 years and the largest
number were committed during the
month of August. The average age
at death was Sic years. OF those ad
mitted 1862 we're natives of Maine and
in religious preferences A were Cath
olics, 1877 Protestants, three jews and
4 unknown.
Liquors valued at S11O,S77 were sold
to the 16 agencies in Maine the past
year, according to the annual report
of State Liquor Comm issioner Justin
NJ. Leavitt OF Kennebunkport, filed
Tuesday The largest business was
done at the lewiston agency, with
Portland second, and Auburn third
and Bath fourth, the amounts sold tc
these agencies being as follows: Lew
iston, S2s, 1852; Portland, sl9,lIS; Au-
burn, Sl4, 1855; Bath, Sl3,066.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09
Advice to Mnthera.

SILK and velvet put out the kitchen
flre.-German Proyerb.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09

Advice to Mothers; Don't let your
children waste away. Keep them
strong and healthy during the winter
with HOLSTERS Rocky Moustain Tea
1t is the greatest tonic for children
Pure and harmless, does the greatest
good. 35c, Tea or Tablets.
G. r. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

~zasszsszzss
Clerk OF Court.
WILLIAM T. SEEKiRs, .................. skowhsgan
County Attorney.
THOMAS J. YOUNG. ............+ ....+....... Soon
Judge Of Probate;
AUGUSTINE SIMMONS. North Arson
Register OF Probate;i
NATHAN FOWLER. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS kowhegan
Register Of Deeds:
LLRwELLYN GOODWIN. ........... .Skowhegan
Treasurer:
t. r. DYER. ...........'', .Haftiand
Sheriff and Jailer:
CLYDE H. SMITH, 49,. Skowhegan
DEPUTIES; J. D. Ring Cambridge, George
Rhoades, Harmony; Ernest A. Cook, Athens; J. A..
Goodrich, Skowhegan; W. W. Nye. Fairfield: Willis
c; Emery, North Arson; E. 1. Perkins, Madison
W. A. Bigelow, St. Adams; A. F. Buker, Hartland;
E. E. Frederick. Starks w. z. Viles, Flagstaff
Fred H, Kimball Mercer; f. E, Atwood New Port
land; F. j. DurEjn, The Forks; f. A. Piper Smith
field; ]. b Foster, Pittsfeld; Sullivan Newton, Jack.
man; Fred Horne, Canaan; |. I. Pierce, Bingham
Chas. J. Savage, Norridgewock.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09
G. r. Fogg.

Think twice before you speak, OF
act once, and you will speak or act
the more wisely for it.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-01-09
County Commissioners;
TarmA of OonrfA

GEORGE T. TBBRTTs. Fairfield.
Henry CRowELL, Pittsfeld
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-06-13

Time Card No. 30. Southern Pacific
Co., Effective Sunday, May AZ,
1908.
Toward Portland. Passenger.
No. l6.-5;13 a. m.--Oregon Exs
press. .4N
No, is.-s;4o a. m.--cottage Grove
passenger.
No. i2.-2:45 p. Roseburg pas
senger.
Toward Portland. Freight.
No. 222.- $500 D. m.-Portland
fast freight.
No. 226.-10;40-1i;2s q. NJ
way freight. G.f.tff
Toward San Francisco, Passenger.
No. 1i--ii.03 a. m.-Roseburg
! passenge'
No. i7.-6;i5 p. m.-cottage Grove
passenge.
No. 15.-9:JC D. m.-CalIfornla ex-
press.
No. 1s.--s;s1 a. m.-san Francisco
express.
Toward San Francisco. Freight.
No. 221.-2:43 a. m.-Portland fast
freight
No. 226.--l1:2s a. m.--way freight.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-06-13
SHOOTS

,,~,-Illcontlngsi lcontlnsed from Page IL
age and no one suspected that she
was losing her mind until the terri
bic affair Of today was over She
went to bed last night in a cheerful
mood, according to tho nelghbors.
and got up this morning and pre-
pared breakfast for the family.
AS the family was seated around
the breakfast table, Mrs. Cropsey
suddenly appeared at the door lead
ing from the kitchen with a revolver
in her hand and oried Here's
where we all CO." With that she
turned the revolver on her husband,
killing him at the first shot. The
children ranging from FIVE to elgh-
teen years in age, were too shocked
to move and before they had time to
say anything, the insane mother had
killed two OF them. Tho others ran
screaming into other portions of the
house. but re-loading her revolver as
she ran, the insane woman followed
them and killed them all, dropping
one after another with her deadly
aim. The cries and shots had by this
time attracted the attention OF neigh
bors and some ran into the house
to see what was the matter. The
woman met them at the door, and
with a wild shrek. turned the re-
volyer to her own head and sent a
ballet through her brain.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-06-13
PARDON
CONTINUED From Page ~

ln>Y~~~~-~~~~N-~-~-~~ ~ - -~->~~-
conspiracy to murder Governor
lgnlam Goebel. The same pardon
hears jim Howard, under life SEN
|ince Of connection with the assassl-
|tHce in connection with the assassi-
|siilOn.
Caleb Powers, q tall, keen young
|nountalneer, was elected secretary
state on the Republican ticket
tne years ago. William S. Taylor
|sm the Republican nominee for gov
|tmor and also declared elected,
|COebel, the Democrat contested the
Eectlon. The most terrifying scenes
ysr Witnessed in this blood-marked
Eaptal followed. Goebel was shot
|lOEn In the grounds in front Of the
tlplol.
Powers, then 30 years old was ar
tssied. Four times he was tried AMI
Elsh time he claimed the Democratic
EuthOrlties in the sta'e packed the
Esles with Democrats, His case
bpused sympathy in every corner OF
PIE country and he received dona-
|ons Of money from almost every
|F and every post Office. He never
|nye up hope. In his darkest days
Powers dressed himself neatly,
'aayed and shined his shoes each
Pay IN his cell, as II he were going 20
% ONCE. He has been called the
american Dreyfus.
When the Republicans carried
kentucky last fail, It was Immediate
\ suggested that Governor Wilson
H'uld pardon Powers. but he said he
Fould not unless he could be con-
Plheed Of the prisoners innocence.
Hs made an exhaustive investigation
n the case, with the result an
F'unced today. The pardcns are un
'ohdltlonal.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-06-13
For a snrnIned Ankle.

As usually treated, sprained
ankle will disable the injured per-
son for n month or more, but by ap-
plying Chamberlain Llnlment and
observing the directions with each
bottle faithfully a cure may be ef-
fected In many cases in less than one
weeks time. This llniment Is a
most remarkable preparation. T;y
IT, for a sprain or bruise, or when
laid up with chronic or muscular
rheumatism, and you are certain 10
be delighted with the prompt re.let
which Il Affords. For sale by DR.,
Stones drug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-06-13

ON GRAFT
CHARGES
United Press Leased wlre.)

VVuIleu Fress LEASED WIre)
harrisburg, Penn, June 13.-Aft.
er celebrating 22 hours in the capi-
tol graft trials, the Jury early today
returned a verdict of not guilty in
cases of Congressman H. Bird Cas-
sci. and Architect ]. NJ. Huston, who
were charged with having defrauded
the state In the contracts for metal {.
lie furniture with which the s13,-
100000 building was fitted up.
This makes Ave of the capitol
graft cases which have collapsed
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-06-13
ATTENTION KNIGHTS!
Annual session Grand lodge OF Ore
gOn Knights Of Pythias, Port-
land. Or, June 1918. 1908.

For the above occasion a rate OF
ONE AND oNE-THIRD FARE on
the certificate plan Is authorized 10
Portland and return for al points
on the S. P. company lines on Or
gon.
VIM. MMURRAY,
]. NJ. SCOTT. G. P A. s. r. Co.
A. G. p. A.. S. p. Co.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-06-13

kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
} The one that children like so wei
2 take as II tastes nearly as good
7 maple sugar. II acts gently yet
,leely on the bowels and thereby II
l'lVes the cold out of the system. IL
sold by all druggists.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-06-13

during the past "a hours. The court
yesterday instructed the jury to re-
turn a verdict of not guilty In the
cases of former Treasurer w. l., Ma
thues. James shumaker and w. n.
Snyder.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-06-13
The Big Head.

Is of two kinds-coneeit and the
b,g head that comes from SICK
headache. Does your head ever teei
IKE gourd and your brain feel
ioose and sore? You can cure II "a
M time by acting on your liver WIN
Rallard's Herbine. Isn't II worm
irving for the absolute and certain
relief you'll get? Sold by all deal
ers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-06-13
Oregon Electric Time Table

Time OF arrival and departure OF
cars at Salem Is as follows. Portland
ana intarmodiate points:
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-06-13
&C. 7. Co.

Steamers Pomona and Oregonia
leave for Portland Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday at 10 a. M. and
Tuesday. Thursday and saturday az
s a. m. For Corvallis, Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday about 7 y.
m. NJ. p. Baldwin. agent. once
ana dock al foot OF Trade street.
M. r.. BALDWIN, Agent.
The Washington times., 1908-12-25
THE TEST OF THE PRIMARY
LAWS.

1t is becoming apparent that the
State legislatures which will meet this
winter will have much to do with de-
| termining the immediate future of the
primary election system throughout
the country.
The South was first to accept the
scheme of the popular primary. The
reason Is obvious. There is but one
party in the South. All the real fights
must be made within the ranks OF
Democracy. Unless the warning Gle
ments be given opportunity for fighting
out the differences within the Demo
cratic ranks, there can be no determi-
native tests OF public opinion in the
South
This has not been true at the North
and, therefore, the North has been
slower to adopt the primary. In most
of the Northern States 1t is still pos
sible to get up first-cIass row between
Republicans and Democrats, and, there
fore, 1t Is not necessary to get oppos-
ing factions of the dominant party at
swords points.
But in the last few years the North
has been getting almost as strongly Re
publican as the South has been Dem
ocratic; and with this development
there has been growing demand for the
primary system of nominations. The
public demands the privilege of i
scrap" and if it can't be had between
the parties, then it is wanted within
the ruling party.
Lately there has been a good deal of
criticism of the popular primary laws
of Southern and Western States. Es-
pecially has that of Oregon been
brought under the guns. But it is in
teresting 70 note that while the aca-
dcmic critics are finding fault with the
Oregon plan, several States are inter
esting themselves in it. Governor elect
Stubbs, of Kansas, was investigating
the Oregon plan while in Washington
recently, and expressed himself as in
clining strongly toward it.
The Nebraska Legislature Is likely
to pass a like statute; and word comes
that the New Hampshire reformers are
making the same proposal part of their
program.
The general idea of bringing nomi-
nations closer to the people is aPPar-
emily not losing ground
The Washington times., 1908-12-25
THE WASHINGTON TIMES. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1908
ROOTS CUP OF HAPPINESS
FILLED BY CASTRO'S FALL
Gomez, New President Will Aid in Plan of Secretary
to Cement Relations Between United States
and All Latin-American Republics
By JOHN SNURE.

II there is one man in the two Amer
icas who is more gratifled than another
over the downfall of Cipriano Castro as
the ruler of Venezuela, that man is
probably Elihu Root, Secretary OF
State.
The full Importance OF the downfall
Of Castro and of the elevation OF SenOr
J. V GCmeZ TO the Presidency Of the
Venezuelan republic is as yet but mistily
understood. 1t can be set down as as
sured, however, that the yiddance OF
Castro is OF the greatest moment in the
carrying forward of the plans OF Secre-
tary Root for the bettermeut OF the re
latiOns between the United States and
the Latin-American republics Castro
invariably has stood in the way OF Mr..
Roots plans.
Through narrow jealousy and seeming
inability to comprehend. or lack Of de-
sire TO comprehend. that the United
States has no designs on South Ameri-
can countries or on Latin America,
Castro has made himself a stumbling
block to the Root program Tor the bet
terment Of relations between the United
States and the republics TO the South
Situation Changed
Now the situation is changed Gomez
is not Il-disposed toward the United
States. He is ready and anxious to re-
sumo good relations with this country.
This is important, not alone for the
effect it Is likely to have on trade be
tween the United States and Venezuela,
but because IL means there is no longer
a government in South America that is
deliberately trying to foment hostility
TO the United States.
In opposition to the extension Of the
influence OF the United States in Latin
America. Castro sought TO form a coall-
tIon OF South American powers that
would be hostile TO this country and
would seek 10 shut off the expansion OF
trade between the United States and
the Southern republics. Castro wanted
10 prevent the growth OF good relations
between the South American republics
and the United States. He was seeking
TO head a coalition which he believed
could be based on the preiudices OF
Latin America against the United
States.
Secretary Root has dealt cautiously
with the Venezuelan situation and has
been slow 20 take any step that the rest
of South America would resent, for the
reason that he wanted nothing 10 inter
ferc with the betteTment OF relations
between the United States and Latin
America. lie wanted 10 give Castro no
opportunity 10 stir the latent prejudices
OF the Latin Americans against this
country. Now. II has so happened that
the purposes Of Secretary Root IN South
America can be forwarded without go
ing out OF the way 20 strike at Castro
This country viii recognize the Co
mez government Gomez i'm turn will
give fair consideration TO American
claims against his country. American n
battleships will go to Venezuelan
waters, but the request for them has
come from President Gomez through
the Brazilian minister at Caracas. The
fact that this request has come as il
has means there will be no prejudice
The Washington times., 1908-12-25
IN Diplomatic Circles.

Baroness HenEelmuller, wife OF the
AustUO-Hungarian ambassador, was
hostess yesterday afternoon At tea, the
guests being invited 10 view the beau
tiful tree 1f their little daughter. Mia
This evening the embassy staE viii dine
with the ambassador and the baroness
in the embassy, on Connecticut avenue
The Ambassador Of France and Nine
JUsSerand Will entertain the embassy
staff at dinner this evening in celeDra-
tiou OF the day and last evening the
STAFF OF the German embassy
dined with the Military Attache
or the Embassy and Mime. Won
Livonius. The new German ambas-
sador, Count Won BerusJorff, has ar
rived III washington and has taken
apartments at the ShOreham, but Will
not celebrate the day in any formal
way. on account OF slight illness
The Brazilian AmbassadO- and Nine
NsoUco viii celebrate the day by enter
taiuing the embassy staff al dinner this
q ening. and the Russian ambassador,
who has just returned from a prolonged
absence in Europe. Will dine Informally
with the staff
The Washington times., 1908-12-25
BOYCOTT ON PAPER
DECLARED ILLEGAL
Court Tells Grand Jury Persons
May Not Conspire Against Pub
lication They Dislike.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 25.-'To boy
colt a newspaper doing an interstate
business is an onense which falls direct
" under the decision Of the Supreme
court in the Danbury Hatters' case
eafd Judge Eugene d. Saunders, OF the
limited states district court. In charging
the grand jury here.
Judge Saunders charge TO the FED
eraI grand jury and the Investigation
which was begun Immediately by that
hodv started another chapter in the
story of 4 determined effort 10 re-
establish racing in New Orleans 1t was
charged that certain saloons, hotels, and
other interests Of the city were COM
bining to boycott newspapers which op-
nosed racing and racetrack gambling in
their editorial columns.
I'VE cannot permit quasi-crimina'
norton Of this population to censor and
dictate what the newspapers Of this
CITY shall be permitted to say I'm their
discussion of public questions said
Judge Saunders to the jury. And if
there is a conspiracy of this kind, then
Il behooves ycu to investigate thorough
In, and indict the men engaged in it. so
that thev may undergo the seveTest
penalties that the law may infiict upon
ThpTn''
The Washington times., 1908-12-25
THE BEST CHRISTMAS YOU
HAVE KNOWN.

For three days the snow has made
the Capital splendid Christmas card.
For three days, now, Christmas ought
TO make our hearts as bright, as
poetical, as beautiful.
Because this year Christmas comes
upon the best day of the week for us
of Washington. The great number of
ms perhaps, surely a great many, viii
not 90 back TO work tomorrow, bu1
stretch the merrymaRing of the Yule-
tide over Friday, Saturday, and Sun
dsy. We shall then have had "A real
holiday, a season of light-heartcdncss
long enough to dust the cpbwebs out of
our brains, to fill our hearts with senti-
ment, and to send US back to our work
benches with a freshened spirit.
And this Is not all We have a new
basis for merriment in material VOL
fare. Since carly November the com-
try has been righting itself Work is
easier to find, markets are briskcr, buy
ing is steadier, bills are lower A reflex
of all this is offered by thtareports of
our Washington stores the num-
Der of purchases has been greater this
year than last, that the size of the
average purchase Is probably a little
less, and that the volume of buying is
unquestionably greater. Which means.
if 1t means anything, that this year
is a year more plentiful and that its
bounty Is widely distributed amongst
US.
Finally, as a Christmas thought, let
the spirit of the day find expression in
deeds. If we have not yet given to
those who serve Us faithfully, it Is not
Yet too late. Remember the letter car
rier, the street car conductor and
motOrman, the newsboY who brings YOU
the paper through no matter what kind
of weather, Let your charity reach
out TO the poor within call if you can
trust your good sense as well as your
good impulses, Let there be Peace on
Earth, Good VIII to Men of your or
dering this evening.
Catch the day before 1t Is too late,
Ii you do it will be as it may very
well be, and as The Times would have
it be:
The very best Christmas you have
ever known"