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The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

1t has been demonstrated that the
fly is an enemy of mankind. We be-
lieve it. 1t carries the germs of
typhoid, tuberculosis, and other dis
eases. With all these discove ries of
science life is becoming strenuous
indeed.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

The steady tide of summer visitors
to Maine is fast reaching high water
mark.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

The fool who is silent passes for
wise.-French Proyerb.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

An appetite for f1attery attracts
our foes and repels our friends.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

In an agricultural State the wealth
of a community cannot always be
told by the amount of deposits in the
local savings banks; though that is
the usual method of computing it.
The money in the bank may repre-
sent the surplus earnings of the farm
that ought to have been returned to
to the farm for its betterment. 1t
may also represent money that has
actually been "skinnedo from the
farm leaving the farm in as impov
erished condition. In that case it
certainly does not represent wealth,
but on the other hand poverty. That
money could be put to intelligent use
on the farm 50 that it would return
more interest tnan any savings bank
could pay. We are not saying any
thing to discourage the farmer from
saving, but he has no right to pat his
bank book with pride when the accu-
mulated figures there represent the
increasing poverty of his broad acres.
We have often with great pleasure
quoted from the bright writings of
Dora May Morrell in the Gardiner
Journal. Here is what she says about
what and when we shall eat:
"My own experience after many
trials of many diets is that the aver.
age manner of eating is fully as
healthful as any faddist way and is
the best to follow if one has no dis
taste for special foods. firmly be-
lieve one may eat any thing at any
time and thrive under the feeding
provided he will obey two Instincts,
one to eat only when food is, really
wanted, and the other to stop the
moment one has enough, if it is after
eating one mouthful or not until more
is taken. Those instincts are given
to man as guides for his feeding, and
he almost never pays the least atten-
ton to them. He eats because some
thing is near him, or because it looks
good, or for a dozen other reasons
and after he eats he finds trouble in
the interior, for which ne is wholly to
blame. The greatest specialist on
stomachic diseases the country had
once said if people would stop think
ing about their stomachs and follow
those two rules there would be an
end to indigestion and all allied
troubles, and am sure that is true"
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

When a ruler in West Africa died,
there were three hundred widows in
line in the funeral procession. Their
lamentations were something fearful
to contemplate. AS Artemus Ward
would say, that ruler "loved not
wisely but too much"
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

From all appearances the prospect
of stopping gambling at race tracks
will not put a stop to breeding and
racing horses. If this industry de-
ponds for its success upon gambling,
it better go to the wall. But it does
not. There is rare opportunity right
here in Maine for breeding first class
gentlemen's driving horses. Such a
horse, with desirable points, will
easily bring in the open market today
the sum of three hundred dollars.
And there is good money in that
proposition.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

John W. Kern of Indiana was
placed ON the Democratic ticket at
Denver as candidate for Vice Presi-
dent. He is lawyer and has been
quite prominent in Indianapolis. He
was twice nominated for Governor
and defeated, which makes him a
sympathetic running mate with
Bryan.
At the meeting of the Republican
State Committee held at the New
Meadows Inn yesterday, Byron Boyd,
of Augusta, was elected chairman of
the committee, succeeding Seth
Carter of Lewiston, resigned. Other
officers elected were Frank H. Briggs
OF Auburn, secretary, and Charles F.
Hichborn of Augusta, treasurer.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

The executive branch of the Re-
publican National committee has
chosen Frank H. Hitchcock of Massa
chusetts, chairman of the Republican
national committee, and manager of
the national campaign. Mr.. Hitch
cock will prove a brilliant and able
leader. The committee has chosen
George r. Sheldon of New York,
Treasurer. He says he has always
been in favor of the publicity of cam
paign expenditures.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

For County Commissioner
GRANVILLE ID. PERKINS of Madison
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

For County Attorney
LEROY X. FOLSOM of NorridGewock
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

cards of Thanks, Resolutions OF Respect
and lists of presents accompanying accounts
of weddings, receptions, anniversaries, etc,
Inserted al cents per line; poetry with obit-
nary notices, 10 cents per line. No charge
less than SO cents.
With our mailing list of nearly 1900 names,
subscribers writing the REPORTER with re-
xard to their subscription must be sure to
Give exactly the postoffice address to which
the paper is going, including the number OF
K F. ID. route, If delivered by rural carrier
This is especially important when change
of address is requested but should also be OBJ
served when making remittances and at all
other times.
Address all communications to
The SOMERSET REPORTER, Skowhegan, Me.
g. r. EMERSON. Travelling Representative
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

The public sentiment on the liquor
question is finding its way to the
hearts--or gizzards of the rumsellers.
In Fitchburg, Mass, one drink each,
and that one only to those persons,
who drink for the sake of refresh
ment and without desire for intoxi-
cation, is the rule now in effect in all
the saloons in the city and several
nearby towns. Cut out that tone
drink each," and we don't see why
the rumsellers of the Massachusetts
town might not organize as a first
class temperance society.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

For Sheriff
LESLIE L. JACOBS of Skowhegan
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

For Judge of Probate
AUGUSTINE SIMMONS of Arson
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

For County Treasurer
ELBERTON p. DYER of Hartland
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

ENTERED AS SECOND CLASS MAIL MATTER
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

Colby College starts out with added
enthusiasm with its new President,
Mr.. Roberts. Everybody believes in
him, and are confident that success
will crown his efforts. There will be
a large entering class of bright young
ladies and gentlemen.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

For Register of Probate
NATHAN FOWLER of SHOW he gan
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

The next thing in the State of an
interesting public nature will be the
Brigade Muster at Camp Cobb,
Augusta, of the two regiments of
National Guard. 1t will take place
from August Sd to August Sth inclu-
sive. 1t will be the first that has
been held since 1897.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

1t must be comforting to ladies of
sentiment to know that the hair from
which their headgear called "rats" is
made, comes from the heads Of
Chinese murderers, who are behead
ed. A large importation of this hair
was received in New York, last week.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16
SOMERSE COUNTY

For Senators
sELDEN +. GREENE of Scion
ALLISON p. HOWES of Palmyra
The Somerset reporter., 1908-07-16

Hope and aspiration joined max,
the energy OF any life.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-04-11
POLICE COURT DOINGS.
Several Offenders Are Given Trial
Hop Heads Fined-Other
Court Business.

A busy day for Judge A. J. Cart
wright was Friday. Several trials
were had, while other business oc-
cupied the time of the court through
out business hours.
John Mcmahon of the Capitol sa-
loon was brought into court on the
charge of assault and battery upon
the person of William McCarty. After
bearing several witnesses, 1t being
proved that Mcmahon had merely put
McCarty out of the saloon, the case
was dismissed.
Charlie Wy, Chinaman, was
given 20 days for smoking opium.
while Charlie Lee, for the same Of
Tense. was given 25 days. Lee was
suspected of running a den for which
reason he was given the stiffer SEN
tence. fe Man and Jim Joe, two
other Celestials arrested on the same
charge, will have trial today, both
having entered a plea of not guilty.
Frank Welsh, on the charge Of
petit larceny, was given Eve days, the
evidence being strongly against him.
Welsh slept in a tett with Peter
Steiner and two companions and dur
ing the nigh Slipped cut with $3.50
belonging to his hos. The affair oo-
CURED at Riepetown.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-04-11
MESSAGE OF PRESIDENT
DEALING WITH ANARCHY

WASHINGTON. April 10.-In one
of the shortest messages which he
has yet transmitted to congress, Pres
ident Roosevelt has called the at
tention of that body to the necessity
for further legislation on the subject
of anarchy. With the message he
transmitted a report reviewing the le-
gal phases of the question by Attor-
ney General Bonaparte. The mes-
sage of the President is as follows
ITO the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives:
II herewith submit a letter from
the department of justice. which ex-
plains itself. Under this opinion Z
hold that existing statutes give the
president power to prohibit the post
master general from being used as
an instrument in the commission OF
crime; that is, to prohibit the use Of
the mail for the advocacy of murder.
arson ard treason: and | shall act
upon such construction.
"Unquestionably, however. there
should be further legislation by con-
gress in this matter. When compAr-
ed with the suppression of anarchy.
every other question sinks into insig-
nificance. The anarchist is the en-
Continued on page two.)
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-04-11
DEPLORABLE
CONDITION
EIGHTEEN PRISONERS CONFINED
In COUNTY JAIL AT PRESENT
MAKE MENACE To PUBLIC
HEaLTH-RENEDY SUGGESTED

Thirteen people crowded into a
room hardly larger than a bed room
of ordinary size, a safe estimate be-
ing 14x16. and five others in a room
half as small. all of whom must stay
story of present conditions in the
White Pine county Jail.
The prisoners at present confined
in the building are four Cinnamon,
either waiting for trial of under SEN
tence for opium smoking. Three men
held to await the action of the grand
jury, four minor offenders sentenced
for short time and six confined on
charges sworn to by Ely officers. OF
the prisoners one Is a woman, un-
Ger sentence for opium smoking.
Although the county commission
ers have made effort to secure funds
from sale of bonds authorized for the
purpose of burding a new Jail and
court house. and are not blamable
for present conditions to full extent,
still much comment Is being heard
about the manner In which prisoners
are confined.
One great objection. aside from
the moral issue of crowding men and
women together IKE cattle. Is that
of sanitation. In spite of all that the
officials can do the Jail must be a
filthy place In which to place a per-
son and one In which disease. and
by this anything up to smallpox ID
meant, will necessarily spread rapid
ly. the short time men endangering
the public and being a positive men
ace to public health when released
from the institution.
II Is generally conceded that some
thing should be done Immediately to
better the sanitary condition of the
building and the absolute squalos
which the crowded condition of the
place cannot help but bring about
As II stands. menace to public
health has sprung up.
The chief obstacle In the way oi
bettering the condition of the jail al
present. in the way of clearing out
prisoners, Is the contract recently
signed by the city with the county
government. This can be obviated al
any time BY the sheriff. however. 1,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-04-11
RELEASES ALL CLAIM.
Deeds Filed Show Mrs. Grace White
ly Has Given Up All Interest in
W. II. Bassett Estate.

Two deeds conveying for a nom
inal consideration to Mrs. w. r. Bas-
sett various pieces of property in the
district, declare over the signature
of Mrs. Grace Whitley that she re-
leases all claim to the estate of her
father, the late w. X. Bassett. For
consideration of 5 she transfers lots
8 and 4 in block 4 of Ely, and the
lot on which stands the saloon known
as the Bassett in block 3, also a par
Gel of ground so by 100 feet in di-
mension adjoining lots and in
block 4.
A second deed for the same con-
sideration notes transfer of a lot 25
by 100 feet in dimension fronting on
Main street in Lane City. In each
deed the specific waving of title to
further participation in the estate is
to be noted
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-04-11
LIABILITY
MEASURE
Is PASSED
Pointed Out That it has
Its Disadvantages as
Well as Advantages

WASHINGTON, April 10.-The
bill relating to the liability of COM
mon carriers by railroad. passed in
the house of representatives on April
6, was today passed by the senate
without amendment and without a
division.
The senate bill on the same sub
ject was not confined to railroads.
but covered all forms of common car
riers, and Senator Dolliver, VINO had
reported 1t to the committee on edu-
cation and labor. sought to substi-
tute 1t for the house bill. but his
motion was defeated. Numerous
amendments were offered to the bill,
but all were voted down. AS passed.
the bill is expected to meet the OBJ
jections of the United States supreme
court to the common carrier liability
law of 1896, decided to be unconsti-
tutional by the court.
The bill abolishes the strict COM
mon law liability, which bars re-
covery for personal injury or death
of an employe occasioned by the neg
ligence of a fellow servant. 1t also
relaxes the common law rule which
makes contributory negligence de-
fense to claims fer such injuries, and
permits an employe to recover for
an injury caused by the negligence
of a co-employe. The bill does not
bar recovery, even though the in
jured one contributed by his own
negligence to the injury. The amount
of the recovery is diminished in the
same degree that the negligence OF
the injured one contributed to the in
jury.
During the discussion of the meas
ure there was extended references to
campaign contributions by railroad
men, and especially to the Hartman
contributions to the Republican par
ty fund of 1904.
Senator Hepburn wanted to have
1t known that the pending bill was
not an unmixed blessing, as it would
substitute this federal legislation for
legislation by the states in matters
covered by the bill. 1t would make
necessary the bringing of suits un-
der this law in federal courts often
far removed from the place of acck-
dent, where as in the past they have
been taken to nearby state courts.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-04-11
FOUR QUIT UTAH NATIONAL.
Nelson and Trimmer Resign. anu
Strong and Kelly Are on
Furioughs.

SALT LAKE. April 10 senss n,s
tional development In the otan aa na,
tional bank robbery case occur'e. :,
Wednesday with the resisna.onss y, y,
Joseph Nelson as vice presiden. .. "
the bank. and of w. W. Trimme. 81 -
assistant cashier; and the granting =,
furloughs Of 30 days to A. Z, s,,Vus
assistant cashier. beginning Apr,l as ~
and to Q. b. Kelly. general oooA,
keeper. beginning May l. 80 "a.
This action came about as lne 20 .,
suit OF a feeling among the oos.a ro -
directors that 1t would be advaa.ase a,s (
GUS to have all of the higher oliic'ais s.s
Of the bank suspend connection ~'ea ~
the institution until the ma',e' an "
the robbery had been cleareu was up'
This explanation OF the move NSS o.
given out Wednesday afternoon ~ W.
W. 8. Mccormick. presiden. ol .h .he
bank. when asked the reason io' ''
resignations.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-04-11
MINING MEN UNDER ARREST.
Henry and Arthur Weber of Gold
field Charged With Embezzle-
meut of $40. 900.

GOLDFIELD, April 10.-Henry
Weber, president of the Atlanta &
Great Bend Annex Mining company
of Goldfield. and several companies
in the Wonder district, and his
brother, Arthur Weber, have been
placed under arrest on the charge of
embezzlement OF 100000. the funds
of the Doctor Mining company of
Wonder. They were released upon
giving bonds in the sum of 10,000
each. furnished by L. l.. Patrick. and
Tom D. Murphy. <F. f-'.-
The complaint is sworn to by Eu-
gene Pattberg. former bookkeeper
for the Webers, but the action is
brought In reality by Captain Thomas
Hooper and F. h. Begoles of the Be-
COLES syndicate and White Rocks
Mining company. who alleges that
they paid $4,000 each to Henry and
Arthur Weber for treasury stock in
the Doctor Mining company. 1t is
claimed that Pattberg, at the instiga-
ton of the Webers.. burned the stock
ledger which showed that the Stock
was treasury stock, and opened an
other ledger showing that it was in
dividual stock, and converted the
money to their own use.
The Webers are pioneers in Gold
field and prominent In the business
and social affairs of the community.
The Begoles syndicate is a Michigan
corporation, which owns the control
of the Little Chief mine In the Tintic
district. Utah.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-04-11

is stated, as under the law the jail
is absolutely under his charge and
under circumstances as exist at pres
ent he could take action to break
any contract entered into. Whether
Sheriff Davis on his return from the
assessing trip on which he now is in
the western part of the county will
take steps to void the contract signed
by the commissioners is a mere mat
ter of speculation.
1t is probable that to. further re-
lieve the situation the commissioners
will be called upon to provide addi-
tional Jail accommodations of tempo
rary character. to serve until the new
Jail is built. The county has plenty
OF money on hand to enable such
step and 1t would seem that the sit
uation demanded that it be taken.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-04-11
FIVE THOUSAND MORE men
To GO ON W.P. WORK

Within few weeks 5000 o construc-
on of the Western Pacific
possible this workmen
aborers of Utah. Colonel j.
Grand received
employment Office In st. Louis asking permission furnish the
5000 wanted for the Colonel Benton
Mr. Wyhe. division the Pacific
Watts of the Utah Construction and
and the constructing
the unemployed of Utah before looking elsewhere
The In the construction
the Western Pacific will be pushed TO completion
possible The line from Salt Lake Eko will probably
hed before fall regular trains will
vision the laid
rifles of Salt Lake the
roa' wil be finished completion
difficult engineering Elko
will have been accomplished.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-04-11
FUND FOR RELIEF OF FRAWH|DE
DESTITUTE IS STARTED


According dispatch published a
Reno date line Cleo Starr of the
Lake beauties arrived Rawhde las inspect
which she become Noting
conditions existing there
FL Dorado she a
the snnerngs of the hungry
In nearly instance the experi-
IN mining and in the mushroom the find
themselves unable price
headed the list with a subscription The
been placed in charge Tex Richard
funds which believed
tions which exist
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-04-11
NUMBER OF
WARRANTS
ARE SERVED
Ely Marshal Makes Good
His Threat to Arrest
Ordinance ViOIatOrs

iihe ~ piohAisf MADE several
weeks ago. City Marshal John Hud.
gems early yestarday afternoon sEore
out warrants for the arrest of pro-
prietors of many Of the most promi.
. nent business houses In Ely. on
charges of failing to clean up their
premises, obstrueting the streets and
throwing ashes and garbage in the
streets. The hearings In most of the
actions will be had today, although
two. the Mocha restaurant and
George Haslett yesterday pleaded
guilty of the charges against them
and paid fines Of ,25 each to Justice
Cartwright.
Warrants we're served on the fol-
lowing John MeMahon, Of Capitol
saloon, throwing rubbish In the al
ley back OF Aultman street; o. T..
Conners OF Nevada saloon, same Of
fense; George peaeoeke, same Of
Tense: Ely Trust company. throwing
|. rubbish in the alley and falling to
clean their premises when ordered to
do so by the marshal. Nicholas
Schmittroth, obstrueting traffic In
Garden street. Joseph Z. Stevens,
blocking Garden street; MoSha res
taurant, throwing ashes and garbage
into Garden street. Lewis Drug com
pany, obstructing Garden street with
boxes; Northern motel, same offense,
Leader Dry Goods store. blocking the
sidewalk on Auliman street with
boxes and having their awning too
low; George Hazietl. blotking Fourth
street with a wood pile.
For some time. In fact for more
than a month. the eiiy marshal and
his deputies have been warning all
those arrested that they we're plae-
ing themselves liable 10 arrest for
violation of the city ordinances. In
most cases no attention has been paid
10 the warning, he states, although
few of the persons spoken to have
ceased infringing upon the Law.
All OF the warrants we're served
last evening and most OF the defend
ants appeared before ndge Cartwright
at $50 to enter pleadings to the
charge placed against them. II IS
probable that the better part OF today
and possibly several days next week
will be occupied in trying these and
other actions which Will be brought
today.
In speaking of the matter last
evening Marshal Hudgens stated mat
the warrants served last evening
were only a beginning as others we're
to be taken out today and served
upon persons who have been guilty
of continual infringement upon the
city ordinance.
II have given everyone ample
warning and any action which may
be taken now is to be considered D!
them as their own doing entirely
At the last council meeting the
members urged the city marshal as
soon as he had given everyone pahls
OF breaking the ordinance due warn
ing, to swear out warrants against
them in case they failed to comply
and have them brought to trial
Another matter on which arrests
will be made within a few days, II
is stated, is that of numbering
houses. The time limit for numoer-
ing expired Thursday. The penshs
for failure to comply with the mum
bering rule is from s25 to 5000 flne
and imprisonment not TO eaoee'
three months or both hne ana iin-
prisoninent.
Although given 60 days IN "nich
TO do no, there are numerous rts
dences in Ely. II is stated, when nave
not been numbered.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-04-11
TRAIN PUT OVER
ENTIRE LINE.

. ne near readiness for service
ot the ore line was demonstra-
Ted yesterday when a speeiaI
fain carrying passenger coach
was run over the entire length
OF the line from the smeIter to
the Veteran shaft. The train
carried Managing Director Yeat-
man and'Superintendent Duddle
ston of the Nevada Norther.
The passenger coach was the
second ever put over the upper
end OF the line. While at the
Veteran Mr.. Yeateman went un-
der ground and had a look at
things at the bottom of the new
four compartment shaft, where
excellent progress is being made /,
with work in hand.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-02

Richard Davis and Lucy Rake, botl Rake natives were married by Adjt. R Smith at Wrsngell s. 4. Barracks, Sun day last, Dec. 29, 1907.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-01-02

Last spring sergt. John Perry received from his father in Pennsylvania quan. tity of genuine, od-iashioned, home made maple sugar, and last Friday eyen- ing he called in a few friends for little "sugarin' off," There. was snow, and the party soon "got wax" and at "warm sugar" until ali had toothache. The process of sugarmaking was explained in minute detail by sergt- Perry, to the entertainment and amusement of the party.
 Council meeting tonight.
 Take your prescriptions to the Baker Drug Go. 10l0tf.
 Clothes nicely cleaned and pressed at reasonable. prices. MISS LINHART.