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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

The Popular Science Monthly de-
cides, in discussing the question of
school teachers, that the woman who
has given up all idea of marriage is a
confessed failure, and is not fit for
teaching. AS for the married woman,
she should not teach, because her
business is at home. If that is the
true condition of things as we de-
pend mostly upon woman teachers,
they must be draRn from the girls
or widows.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

"Young man." said her father, 81
don't want you to be too attentive to
my daughter"
y-er-really," stammered the
timid young man, Il had hoped to
marry her some
Exactly. and I'd like to have you
marry her, but If you're too attentive
to her you won't have money enough
to do t."-Liverpool Mercury.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26
MARRIAGES.

Ptttsheld-No Is. by the Bey. F. =
Walker. PerleS \. nunton OF Burnham Ard
Maud L. Ellington OF HIttsheld.
Cornvile-\ ovem her \ by the Rev. W. T..
Green. Mr.. Lorenzo ". Starbird OF Skowhe-
gan and Mrs. Sadie Brown ~ [ Mon.
kowhegan-November y. by 1T. Fred A.
Leitch OF the Centenary NJ. t.. Church. Nj
Abbott ". Nelson and Miss Maud NJ. Scott.
both Of Skowhegan.
ST Alhans-Novembe y. by the Rev
james u. Gray, ar. William Madame or IS
;ssipp and Mis- Lena Butler OF ~. Alhans-
Athens-\ OVEN Ger -. by the Rev. William
L, Greene. pastor OF the NJ r. church. Al
thur " smith and MinnieM. Gardner, beth
OF Athens.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

A dying man requested that the
ceremonies at his funeral should be
conducted by certain auctioneer, IN
whom he had great confidence. Said
he, "He's an easy fluent talker, and
alters liked to hear him. I'VE had
dealings with him and alters found he
set out things jest about as they was"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

A gentleman in this State recently
filed out circular, asking for his
religious preferences, as follows:
Liberal Authordox." Perhaps that
is a new sect that believes in the final
restoration of bad spoilers.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26
The Poor MiIkman AGAIN.

The milkman was boiling over with
Indignation.
And you mean to say my milk don't
look right ?" he snapped why, lady,
this can of milk is a picture"
"Ah, yes" laughed the keen house
wife; "a fine water color."-Exchange
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26
New Town Clerk Appointed.

Owing to plans that seemed likely
to require his absence from SkoWhe-
gan for portion of the time in the
immediate future. George Simpson,
who had been town clerk for the past
three years, rendered his resignation
last week to the selectmen, and on
Monday, G. Milton Lambert was ap-
pointed by them and qualified as his
successor. The office of clerk for the
town of Skowhegan has not been one
of frequent changes during the
present generation, and it is likely
that Mr.. Simpson could have had it
indie finitely had he been SO situated
as to retain it and to desire reflections
for successive terms. His predi
cessor, George S. Webb, held the
office, for nineteen years, continuous
service with the exception of one
year.
Mr. Simpson has secured position
with grocery and provision concern
in Somerville, Mass, aud Mrs. Simp-
son with the two children, Helen and
Fred, left here today. She was ac-
companied by her sister, Mrs. Walter
Savage, and her mother, Mrs. Marian
Lowe, and all are to reside in Somer-
vile for the future. Mr.. Savage is
employed as travelling saleman,
chiefly in Massachusetts territory.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

Traffic is now open on the connect
ing link of the trolley line between
Augusta and Lewiston and you can
now travel on street railways from
the Kennebec to New York City.
The Railroad Commissioner after a
thorough examination made Saturday,
pronounce the road from Augusta to
Winslow to be the best in Maine. 1t
is certainly one of the most level
roads in the State.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26
Almost Qualified.

Help you" scoffed the irate house
wife. Wei, l guess not. l only as
sist invalids."
well. num-" responded Beefsteak
Ben as he tried TO remove the bulldog
from his shins. IN be an invalid If l
stay here much longer"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26
THE SOMERSET REPORTER
Skowhegan, Maine
An Interesting Collection.

The REPORTER has had on ex-
hibition in its front window this
week, the handouts and other imple-
ments used by Hiram P. Thing during
the twenty eight years that he served
as constable, police officer, ETC., for
the town of Skowhegan Besides
the handouts there are Mr.. Things
police badge, two policemen's clubs
or billies, revolver, pair of twisters,
leader, whistle and set of steel
nuekles, the latter taken from
fellow who was arrested by Mr..
Thing for getting into fight ON the
street.
The leader is a peculiar looking
clasp or combination hook affair. 1t
is intended to secure the wrist of the
person to be arrested in such
manner that, while it is not especially
uncomfortable if he keeps quiet, any
resistance on his part will render it's
clasp painful, and lead him to desist.
The twisters are in, the form of two
steel grips connected by a chain
about ten inches long. In use, the
officer throws the chain about the
wrist of the offender and turns or
twists the grips until the chain
presses the flesh bard enough to
subdue him.
The manner of using handouts is
perfectly obvious to the most casual
observer, even though he may never
have worn them. They are employed
for locking the arms together at the
wrist the two "cuffs" of clasps being
connected by a very short chain.
The cuffs, of course, snap or spring
on when applied and can only be
released by the key which is re-
tanned in the officers pocket. MIR.
Thing thinks this particular pair
superior to most such devices now in
use. AT one time in the eighties he
had occasion to apply them to
a vaudeville performer, on Coburn
Hall stage, who was demonstrating
his ability to escape all locks, ropes,
or straps, no matter by whom or on
what manner applied. Mr.. Thing
answered his challenge by applying
his favorite pair of cuffs on the
self styled "wizzard." After re-
naming inside his cabinet for about
fifteen minutes, came out before the
audience and acknowledged his in
ability to escape from them.
Mr.. Thing never had occasion to
discharge the revolver at any one
and is now thankful that there is no
memory of such an incident in the
years of his police experience. He
did, on several occasions, however,
after calling on some fleeing crimianl
to halt, fire his weapon in the air with
the usual effect of bringing him to a
standstill at once. The various i'm
plements above noted are now in
honorable retirement and, mounted
in an old fashioned mahogany mirror
frame, under glass, in recessed
compartment specially constructed
for them, have only the peaceful duty
of interesting those who wish TO
observe, other than by experience,
what tools are or have been in use
by the guardians of the law in pro-
tecting the public and experimenting
disturbers OF The peace. Mr. Things
first appointment was in the DAYS
when John Nosmus was one of the
Corporation assessors and when
George S. Webb, then corporation
clerk, had mis- office in his store, then
located on the river bank at the
northerly end of the North Channel
bridge.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

Miss Fannie Glidden, for the past
two years employed in the family of
W. E. Hackett on Elm street, and
Miss Annie Michigan, employed at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Steward
on Coburn avenue for about the same
period, left here by the Sunday after
noon train for Alhambra, Montana,
where they expect to reside in the
future.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

Wouldn't it be a mighty good idea
to permit President Taft to select
one or two of his own cabinet officers,
instead of letting the newspaper
correspondents do it for him?
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

The patent office at Washington
has issued over 100000 patents which
is a testimonial to the fertility of
American genius. 1t is about as
many as have been issued in all the
rest of the world combined.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

Secretary of War, Wright, is in ia
vor of free trade with the Philippines
for tobacco and sugar, and Mr.. Taft is
in sympathy with him. And, when
you come to think of it, why should
there be any restrictions in trade be-
tween different portions of our own
countryP We hope the tariff com
mission will see to this.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26
sl.75 II paid within the year.
$40 will be charged If not paid until
end of the year

cards of Thanks Resolutions of Respect
and lists of presents accompanying accounts
n weddings, receptions, anniversaries, etc,
Inserted at cents per line poetry with obit-
nary notices, 10 cents per line. No charge
less than 80 cents.
With our mailing list OF nearly 1900 names,
aubscribers writing the REPORTER with re-
yard to their subscription must be sure to
give exactly the postoffice address TO when
me paper Is going, including the number of
r. f. ID. route, II delvered by rural carrier.
This is especially important when change
of address Is requested but should also be OBJ,
other times.
Address all communications to
The SOMERSET REPORTER. Skowhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

Several important official positions
are open 10 Hon. Elihu Root, if he
will only accept them. 1t seems to
be generally conceded that he will go
to the United States Senate from New
York, to fill the place which is now
held by Tom Platt, who doesn't know
enough to resign.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

The Presid emit has given dinner at
the White House, to leading laboring
men, and got some frank statements
from them as to what they desire in
legislation. No newspaper men were
present 1t is said that the labor
leaders talked without reservation
and were free to reiterate their pro-
nounced attitude on some issues in
which Congress has in the past turned
an unwilling ear. But what seemed
most significant of all both to the
President and other government off,
cials present, was the suggestion that
Congress should pass bill of rights
into which all labor legislation should
be incorporated and should create a
publicity board whose purpose would
be to investigate and make public the
details of controversies between capt.
tai and labor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

The Thanksgiving turkey for the
President which is annually furnished
by a Rhode Island gentleman, will
this year weigh 35 pounds.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

With eggs at As cents dozen, hens
are the best investment financially
that farmers have. A friend has
named one of his biddies "Macduff,'
that it might clay on"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

Col. Lucius H. Kendall of Biddeford
for years Colonel of the First Maine
Regiment N. g., is dead. He was
greatly respected by his comrades,
holding the office eighteen years.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

Waterviile is making great prepar-
atoms for the State Grange that will
open in that city Dec. 18th and con-
tinue one week.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

In answer to the direct question,
"Will you run for the Presidency
again, If conditions arise to warrant
it?" Mr.. Bryan recently replied as
follows:
my friends do not require me to
prejudice the future, and shall not
take the advice of my opponents on
this subject. shall continue to write
and speak in defense of things l be-
lieve to be good for the American
people. l hope 1t may never be-
come necessary to run for office again
but l will not attempt to decide that
question until the time comes to act.
l do not see any necessity to say more
OH the subject"
Which is as much as to say, eyes,
Sir, will run again" Just as we
hoped for and expected.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

what's the matter with the tongue
as an express agent?
The less man tries to understand
a women the more he does.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

1.-THE poet is born, not made" sayeth
the proverb. In other words, 1t isn't
his own fault.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26
BIRTHS.

mithdeld-Novembe her "a. 10 thu wife G
Elmer Head. a son.
Athens-October ., to the wife Of NJ II
StiCkney. son.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

sympathy in the abstract makes nc
impression on man with an empty
stomach.
People don't think much of your
opinion unless you happen to think
as they do.
One of the worst things about be-
ing single is that you are always in
danger of being married
A doctor practices on his own
patients but an amateur musician
practices on the patience OF others.
You'll never catch on if You don't
try; and after catching on, don't be
afraid to let 60 if necessary.
During a courtship women builds
a lot of air castles, but after marriage
she does her dreaming At night.
Clubs for men have added much to
the comforts of home.
II takes vigorous brains to generate
vigorous thoughts.
If there's one thing a boy enjoys
seeing more than circus ii Is a dog
fight.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

Caller-So your cook has passed away
to better placer Hostess-Yes, but
don't know If she'll stay. Poor Bridget
was very hard to suit.-Boston Tray
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

People regardless of politics will be
sorry to learn that genial Tom john
son, Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio has
gone to the wall financially. 1t was all
brought about by helping to square
the accounts of his dead brothers. es-
tate. He took it upon himself as a
moral obligation. He will leave his
splendid mansion on Euclid avenue,
and begin life over again in cottage,
selling his automobiles and other APP
pliances for pleasure. He takes the
situation philosophically.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

According to promise, the Republi-
can national COMMITTEE, on Monday,
published the names of campaign con-
tributors and the amount given by
each, 1t aggregates 1850, 518.27,
and there were 1880 contributors.
The largest sum was given by c. P.
Taft of Cincinnati, brother of the
candidate, and was $4,000. The
campaign fund contributed by the
Democrats was $500, 644,77. The le-
Ultimate expenses of the campaign on
both sides were simply enormous, but
the Republicans have something to
show for their output.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26
New Boston Subway.

The Washington street tunnel in
Boston which has been under CON
struction for a trifie more than four
years, was formally opened Monday
when two trains, bearing invited
guests Of the Boston transit commits
sion and the Boston Elevated Rail
way Co., traversed the entire length
of the new bore. The tunnel will not
for another fortnight or more.
The tunnel is 6ll0 feet long and at
one point is As feet below the surface.
Except at its southern end, the tun
mel runs exactly under Washington
street. Its cost including approaches
and equipment exceeded $40, 000, 600.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

Many a fellow is beat, who doesn't
follow the beaten path.
A boy is like hound pup in one
particular; he never gets enough 10
eat.
How the neighbors do enjoy that
member of family who talks toe
much.
Many married woman's idea of
stylish hat is one that costs more than
her husband can afford to pay.
A woman judges the value of let
ter by the length Of the postscript
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

Every time a women gets sick she
wonders if she would look well as a
corpse.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26
MADISON.

E. F. Sprague is putting up set Of
buildings on the Rufus Mckinney
farm, Wards Hill, to take the place
of those burned three years sgo. Mr..
Sprague formerly lived in North
Arson, following the blacksmith
trade. He was constable of the town
for seven years and afterward a
deputy sheriff After leaving No.
Arson he went to Livermore Falls
and from that town to St. Agnes, P.
@, where he remained for nine years
in the employ of the Megantic Fish
& Game Club. He intends TO make
his home on the Ward Hill farm in
the future.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

What's the matter with putting up
an umbrella for rainy day?
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26
Won Rulom and Sarasate.

In one of his letters Won Bulow re.
fers to Sarasate as follows: lie has
enchanted me beyond measure, par
ticularly In his concert of yesterday,
when he played splendid work,
Symphonic Espagnole,' by Lalo -
played in SO genuinely artistic man
ner that today | am still intoxicated
with it. His playing also of the Saint
Saens concert piece for violin is as en-
trancing as interesting. 1t Is a shame
that he cannot come to see me. y. b.
I have purposely avoided his person
al acquaintance. Perhaps he has tried
to see me, for over my door stands the
notice.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26
'Mornings-not TO be seen.
Afteruoons-not at home.

But perhaps he did not ring the
bell. Gle never plays under 1000
francs-he received this sum here at a
private musicaleJ For secretary he
has Otto Goldschmidt, who sent me a
pass. which l returned with the re-
mark that for such an important con
cert could certainly afford to buy my
ticket Six marks was in no way too
much to pay"
Bulow did make his acquaintance,
however. as he refers in a later letter
to Sarasate coming, quite unexpected
ly, to a conference with Johannes"
Brahms), at which he himself was
present.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26

SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
When paid In advance.
ane year.........Sl50 Six months ...........7 5c
Three months ............. Csc
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-26
The Somerset Reporter

Weekly Republican Newspaper
published every Thursday at SkoWhegan' Me
by ELMER T.. McSEELIE
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-10
ONE PHASE or DEBT CASE
IN THE SUPREME COURT
Fearing as TO How Master to Take
Testimony Shall be Appointed
Display of Legal Talent.
(By AssocIated prcssl

WASHINGTON. d. c.. april . :
The case of the Commonwealth OF
Virginia against the State of West
Virginia, involving the liability of tho
latter state for part OF the $50. OOO,-
900 debt contracted by Virginia be-
fore the creation of West Virginia. re-
ceived preliminary hearing by the
Supreme Court of the United State
today in connection with the prepara-
ton of an order for the appointment
OF a master to take testimony.
The two states differ materially as
to the form in which this order should
be drawn and Tie point was argued
at length by large array OF counsal.
Holmes Conrad appeared for the bond
holders. and Randolph Harrison and
Attorney General Anderson for the
State of Virginia. Former United
States Senator Spooner and former
Secretary Carlisle represented Wes5
Virginia
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-10
James c. Yos, Dead

Mr. James c. Yost. ca years of age.
died Yesterday morning at $50 o'clock
at his home, 222 T'hirtleth street. ar
ter lingering illness from tubercu-
iosis. The body will be sent to Pull
ask county this afternoon for inter-
ment. Mr.. Yost had made his home
in this city for ten years. He is sur
viyed by two sisters, Miss Susan Yost,
of this city with whom he made his
home, and Mrs. j. b. Darst. of Pull
ask.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-10
words which did not entcr into the

words which did not enter into the
contest.
Interest in the Missing Word con-
lest was widespread yesterday and
inc number of replies was several
times rs large as on the first day. The
readers of the paper seem To be en-
joying the thing immensely. and it is
safe TO say that two thirds of the
contestants are entering with little
thought of the prize OF one or several
dollars to be awarded.
as on the first and second days. the
answers today must reach the Miss.
ing Word Editor by mail or other
wise, between the hours of s o'clocl,
this morning and o'clock this even
Ing
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-10
Mr.. D. J. Smith pead.

Mr.. d. j. Smith formerly OF this
city. died Wednesday evening at the
Realm hospital, Richmond, after q
protected iilnesss Funeral sorviucs
viii be held today in New Kent couii-l
tv. MIR. Smitll is survived by HIS
mother Mrs. NJ, G. Smith, three
brothers, Messrs. w. G., II. G. and,
j. G. Smith, alf-of this city. and i've,
sisters, Mrs. o. NJ. Chandler Mrs. H..
T. Crump. of Now Kent; Mrs. c. O..
knpcr, of Washington; Mrs. NJ. NJ. VIZ
pond and Mrs. w. e. Long. of this
city. lSssl
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-10
Miss Robertson Hero Toniob+

Miss Cora Robertson, vocalist.
pianist and clocutionlst of boston.
Mass, vii give a song and dramatic
In the parlors of the
warwick Hotel at $40 o'clock to-
night. A very interesting program
mas Teen arranged and the entertain
ineht promises to be an unusually
ENJOYABLE one. Miss Robertson gave
a complimentary recital at the War
wick Hotel several weeks ago and
hci work met with The instant an.
proyal of the audience
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-10
HAMILTON ON RUN AGAIN.
Vessel Has Been Undergoing Annual
Overhaulnig at Yard.

The Old Dominion Line steamship
Hamilton. which has been undergoing
her appeal overhauing at the ship.
yard, left the yard yesterday morning
and proceeded 10 the Old Dominion
dock here to load freight for New
York. She later steamed for Nor
folk and left that city last night for
New York
Tho Hamilton has been ut tho yard
Tor three weeks and has some minor
repairs made during that time.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-10
Monroe Repalrlnn a. Yard.

The steamship Monroe of the, OLD
Dominion Line. was hauled out in dry
ucck No. |, ut the shipyard yoster-
DAY 10 have some minor repairs made
10 nor hull bclcw the watcrlinc. She
Is expected to leave the basin today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-10
FOR ANNUAL OVERLAPPING.
Old Dominion Liner Princess Anne
Goinq to Shipvard

For the purpose of undergoing her
annual ovcrhauling. the Old Dominion
Line steamship Princess Anne will 90
TO the shipyard within tho next few
days. The vessel will be ut the yard
about three weeks.
This will he the last of the Old Do
minion feet to have an annual over
hauling. the DINER vessels having re-
Gently completed the work.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-10
SHIPPING REPORT.
Thursday April ., 1908.
Arrived.

Steamer Cludcn tBr) Wilcox. Fort
au France. Mariinique-to Dcrwind :
White Coal Company in ballast
Steamer Hocrdc tGcr) Mas. Ham
burg-to United States Shipping Com
pany with merchandise.
Schooner Fortuna, leighton. Nor
folk-to New River Consolidated Coal
Company.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-10
Display of Novelties

Mrs. |. Frohman. of Portland. O..
has inst returned from n trip to China
and Japan and has OH display at the
Chambcrln Hotel. Old Point Comfort
a collection of chinese and Japanese
novelties and embroideries, crepe aud
linen dresses. kimonos and Chinese
lave