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The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-01
One of the Finest of the Horse
Kind,

An announcement elsewhere in
this issue gives information of in
terest with regard to the we'll known
breeding stallion, Lucero, now owned
by Peter w. Merry of this place.
This horse is a finely proportioned
animal of splendid color and style
and attracts observation and favor
able comment every time he is seen
on our streets. He is a square gated
trotter and can show 2.20 clip any
time in very easy fashion. Among
the favorable showing made by his
get may be mentioned the fact that,
in the awards at the great Topsham
fair last fall, two first prizes and one
second prize went to a string of three
of his colts.
Lucero's owner carries his idea as a
horse fancier to the limit on anything
that he undertakes and has more
than a pure commercial interest in
the Maine bred trotter. In regard to
his favorite stallion he has announced
a somewhat novel plan, with view
to developing specially speedy lot of
his colts within the next few years.
This consists of Offering free service
to limited number of mares, who
have record of 2.3G or better, or
mares that have produced one or
more 2.30 performers.
Lucero'S ancestors, on both sides,
trace back through the most famous
families of speed horses that the
state has known and with such a
stock horse accessible to the breeders
of this locality, this part of the Ken
nebec valley sought speedily to re-
gain its old time prestige as a center
for square gated trotters and high
grade drivers, the kind that are al
ways in best demand in the horse
markets.
Lucero will be entered in the
"Maine Sires' Futurity" and any of
his get will share, in the publicity to
come from the same. Notwithstand
ing his fine breeding and all that can
be said about him the horse himself
is his own best advertisement. In
tending breeders should call and see
him at Mr.. Merry's stable, and they
will be gladly given ride behind
him at any time.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-01

yesterday.
The annual union meeting of the
various companies composing the
Skowhegan Fire Department, occurr-
ed Tuesday evening. AS the plan
under which the department has been
operated in years past ended yes
terday, March 31st, and as the new
system, under the commission au-
thorized by recent legislative enact
ment and appointed by the selectmen,
in conformity Herewith, had not as
yet become operative, the members
of the department voted to turn all
equipment records, etc., over to the
municipal officers. They also voted
to tender their services, for reason
able time, without compensation, that
the interval which might elapse be-
fore the new plan became effective,
might be bridged over. This offer to
serve during the rearrangement of
plans is a most commendable one.
1t shows that the companies have the
interest OF the town at heart as citi-
zens, and are willing to do more than
the bare requirements of their duty as
members Of the department.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-01

Wanted, two rooms for light house
keeping. Write box G, Skowhegan
Prompt service, and quality guar
anteed, on everything you buy at
Simpsons market.
Standard, Free, White, Singer
Norwood, and other sewing machines
from SIS up, at Smiths music store
Francois Roulin has many interest
ing things for shoe buyers, in his
new lines, including the latest styles
for ladies and children as well as fol
mems and boys wear. Call and see
them at No. 7 Court Street.
Hire a mileage book of r. T. Patten
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-01

Beautiful new colored postcards of
the Municipal Building, at Bucknam's
drug store.
The variety of good things for your
table, now to be b ad at the Coburn
Market will please the most exacting.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-01
Annual Meeting of Board of Trade

Six members having requested the same
to be called, the annual meeting OF the
Skowhegan Board of Trade, for the election
of officers and for the transaction of such
other business as may properly come before
It, will occur at the Municipal Court Room,
In the new Municipal Building on Friday
evening, April 2nd, at seven-thirty, p. m.
2w12 r. PATTEN, secretary.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Notice-I. f.. Hewey.
Iucero-P. W. Merry.
Sotiee-A. b. Keene.
Easter-I A. Norton.
Notices- Daniel Lewis.
uarket-A. X. Jewett-
Wanted-J. T.. Taylor.
Eor Sale-E. A. Strout.
Sotice-State OF Maine.
For Sale-J. c. Jennings.
nor Saie-Orrin Packard.
ror Sale-Frank Lincoln.
New Suits-W. p. Ordway.
For Sale-J. F. Cornforth.
apening-Smith h Bussey.
pattern Hats-Miss Withee.
simon Kenton--D. Il. Bearce.
Ney Clott CSC. +. Ward Co.
Will Arrive-Trafton Il Allen
Wanted-No. 6. Madison Avenue.
Prescri iptions-Sampson & Avore.
International Stock Food-G.R. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-04-01
Announcement

Mrs. ELLA n. JEW EFT wishes t. an
nounce, that she will give to those wishing to
try Magnetic Healing, one free treatment.
All diseases treated except contagious ones.
ONCE hours: Tues, Thurs. and sat, 8 to II
a. IN, , to , y. IN. & eston st. tfi2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-04
THOMPSON TO QUIT HIS POST
AMBASSADOR WILL LEAVE DIP
LoMATIC SERVICE.
Announces His Intention to Resign
Mission to Mexico the First
of Next Year.

MEXICO CITY, July 3.-Ambassador 8.
David E. Thompson tonight stated to a
correspondent of the Associated Press
that he would leave the diplomatic. serv-
ice of the United States the first of next
year.
He authorized the following statement
Because Of the expressed desire of
very many people to know If l am to
leave my official position here. feel that
I should say. SO all interested may un-
derstand my intentions in the matter.
that l shall leave my diplomatic post
on January next. and not before. un-
less an important business matter now
under consideration should take such
shape as would make it seem imperative
that I should relnquish my diplomatic
duties earlier. in order that 1 may have
time for business affairs"
1t is rumored here that Ambassador
Thompson will be succeeded here by
Henry Lane Wilson. now minister to Bel
Sium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-04
HOLDS POSSE At BAY
Former Convict Shoots Six of
His PursuerS.
lis FORCED TO SURRENDER
Gives Up When His Ammunition is
Exhausted.
NON-PARTICIPANT BADLY HURT
Prisoner Says That He Thought
There Was Conspiracy
to Murder.
lis FORCED TO SURRENDER
NON-PARTICIPANT BADLY HURT

lone. Ore, July 3-Eight men were
shot here today in a battle between a
sheriff's posse and T. G. Earheart, an
ex-convict. W. H. Escue, an aged man
Of Portland, was shot by members Of
posse by mistake and Earheart was
wounded in the back after having shot
six Of his pursuers. None of the victims,
with the except on of Escue. Is seriously
wounded. Earheart surrendered to the
posse after his ammunition was ex-
The Wounded.
William Clark, shot in shoulder.
Joseph E. Beesley, shot in face and
legs.
E. T. Perkins, postmaster, shot in foot
John Johnson, shot in leg.
Deputy Sheriff ~. c. Casson, shot in
back.
Charles Ritchie, shot in leg.
W. H. Escue. shot in body, perhaps
fatally, by member Of the posse.
T. G. Earheart, shot in back
Earheart quarreled with E. E. Miller,
on whom he is alleged to have drawn a
knife. Earheart afterward it Is stated,
broke into a store and stole shotgun
while Deputy Sheriff Casson gathered a
posse and called on Earheart to sur
render. The reply was shot. and then
Earheart started to run. The posse
fired several dozen shots after the flee
ing man, who returned the fire.
Earheart Surrenders.
Earheart took refuge under a ware
house. whence he fired at his pursuers,
hitting several. Escue, who had been
sleeping on the ground near by, arose,
and some members of the posse mistook
him for Earheart and fired at him, in
flicting injuries from which he may die
When Earhearts ammunition was ex-
hausted he surrendered. He appeared
to- have been drinking, and he declared
that he had believed that a conspiracy
was on foot to murder him and that he
had armed himself and fired at his pur-
suers in self-defense. He was released
from the penitent.ary few months ago,
having served a sentence for attempted
murder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-04
CUSHMAN ST|LlAVERY ILL MAN
REPRESENTATIVE FROM WASH
INGToN IN GOTHAM HOSPITAL.
Receivers Slowly From Operation Of
June 1o-Wife Expected Soon
at Bedside.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, July 3.-The condition of
Representative Francis w. Cushman of
the state of Washington, who is i'll at
the Roosevelt Hospital. was announced
tonight to be slightly improved, but still
decidedly serious.
Representative Cushman has been at
the hospital since June 10. He went to
have a slight operation performed, but
he did not recover as soon as was an
ticipated by his physicians, and develop
ments became serious
None of the members Of Mr. Cushman's
family is with him. but it Is expected
that his wife will soon be at his side.
Mr.. Burleigh of the legal department of
the Western Union Telegraph Company
i'll this city, a friend of the representa-
tive, is in attendance.
Senator Piles of Seattle arrived yester-
day. 1t is understood that the only OBJ
ject of his visit to New York is to be
with his colleague during the critical
period OF his Illness. Senator Piles is
at the Waldorf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-04
Justice Craft Reverses Cases
of Convicted Night Riders.
APPLAUSE FOR DECISION
Release of Prisoners on Bail Will Be
Attempted.
TO BE GIVEN ANOTHER TRIAL
Found Guilty of the Murder Of Capt.
Sentenced to Death.

JACKSON, Tenn. July 3-The cases of
the eight night riders, six Of whom were
under the death sentence, charged with
the murder of Capt. Quentin Rankin, at
Walnut Log, on Reelfoot lake, October
10 last, were reversed by the state su-
preme court today and were remanded
for new trial.
The six men who were under the death
sentence are Garrett Johnson, alleged
leader Of the night riders organization in
Obion county; Arthur Cloar. Fred Pinien.
Sam Applewhite, Tid Burton and Roy
Ransom. The other two. Bud Morris and
Bob Huffman. were convicted Of murder
in the second degree.
The opinion in the case was delivered
by special Justice Henry A. Craft of
Memphis, appointed in the stead of
Justice NJ. NJ. Neil. The reading Of the
opinion required more than an hour and
in that time the tense stiffness was only
broken by the sound Of Justice Crafts
voice.
Reasons for Reversal.
In reversing the case. he assigned two
principal reasons. The first was that
the grand jury. which found the indict-
was not selected in a proper manner
The grand jury was selected out Of a
panel named by Judge J. E. Jones, the
trial judge, whereas the law provides the
panel must be chosen by at least three
members Of the county court. The sec
opd error on which the reversal was based
is that the state did not allow the de-
PENDANTS sufficient number of chal-
lenges. The eight we're tried on one indict-
ment, and the trial court upheld the state S
contention that the eight defendants were
entitled only to the legal number Of chal-
lenges, twenty-four, which would apply
If one man was on trial.
Applause Greets Decision.
When Justice Craft concluded his
opinion storm of applause broke out In
the courtroom, but was quickly stopped
by the marshal and his deputies. The
prisoners will be taken back to Union
City and an effort will be made to secure
their release on bail pending a second
trial of their cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-04
BEGIN EARLY IN QUAKER CITY
FOLKS WITH FIREWORKS CAUSE
CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE.
Horses, Pigeons and Chickens
Burned to Death or Suffocated.
Warehouse Is Destroyed.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, July 3.-Fire-
works were responsible for two of the
many fires in widely separated parts of
this city today, causing a loss Of about
1000. A flrecracker dropped through
a grating over q basement in the ware
house of Fremont Bowman In the north
east section of the city started a fire
which practically destroyed the place.
Seven hundred pigeons and 500 chickens
in the warehouse were either burned or
suffocated. The loss on the warehouse is
about $35, 900.
4 lighted toy balloon landed on the roof
of mill building also in the northeastern
part of the city and caused s., 900 dam
age.
In the southern section Of the CITY
eight horses were burned TO death in q
stable fire. and In the same section later
In the day fourteen persons. including
seven children, had a narrow escape from
injury or death In a tenement house IRE
The loss was small
In West Philadelphia woman do
tected a man setting tire to her honss
The incendiary, who was unknown ,o
her, escaped in the excitement of putting
out the flames. The damage dons
amounted to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-04
START FOR MASSACHUSETTS
AND MRS. TAFT GO
TO THEIR SUMNER HOME.
White House Now Known Informal
ly as Bachelors Hall"-Recep-
ton Plans at Beverly.

For the next few weeks the White
House will be known Informally and un-
officially as bachelors hail.
The President and his family started at
5:35 yesterday al.s,nocn for Beverly,
Mass, where Mrs. Taft and the children
will spend the summer. The President.
after speaking at the celebration of the
25Oth anniversary OF the founding of Nor
wich, Conn.,. tomorrow and participating
IN the tercentenary celebration Of the
discovery of Lake Champlain, will return
10 Washington TO await the adjournment
Of Congress. Then he will join Mrs. Taft
for few weeks at the summer White
House.
In the presidential party were Mrs.
Louis T. Moore of Cincinnati, q sister
Of Mrs Taft. who will spend some time
at Beverly, and Charlie Taft. Assistant
Secretary Mischler and two secret service
men accompanied the President. Mrs.
Taft was attended by maid.
The party travelled in a private car
Although they proceeded to the train
through the presidential waiting room
hundreds were attracted to the Unian
station by their arrival and departure,
the President acknowledging the recep-
ton by doffing his hat, bowing and
smiling.
Party Passes Through Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, July 3.-Presi-
dent Taft and party passed through this
city on the federal express tonight. the
train leaving Broad street station for the
east at $50 o'c.ock pm.
DR.. Delaney of Washington, who Is
accompanying the presidential party, said
that Mrs. Taft is standing the trip we'll
DIR. Delaney will spend the summer at
Beverly Mass.
Reception Plans at Beverly.
BEVERLY, Mass, July 3.-Gayly be-
decked In patriotic colors, Beverly eager
ly awaits the establishment, If only for
a day, of the summer White House" at
Woodberrys Point, with the arrival to-
morrow morning of President Taft and
his family.
The President will leave his private car
at the little Montserrat station, on the
outskirts Of the city, and will motor to
his summer home. Upon stepping from
his car he will be formally welcomed
by Mayor Trout and members of the
city government. It is probable that other
summer residents OF the city, including
Representative and Mrs. LonSworth, will
also be at the station
The naval yacht Sylph took position
half mile off the point today, and will
be at the Presidents disposal during
his stay. The stay of the President is
not expected to extend over twenty-five
hours, for he will cave at O'Clock Mon
day m an automobile for Boston, to take
the train for Norwich. Conn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-04
India. where he was most widely known,
would be a strong reNulslou of feeling


among the natives.
The first effect Of this crime has been
10 change English indifference to the Scri-
crisis in India into intense interest
and apprehension. r WXllie on the at
teruoou OF his death said. III discussing
the situation.
'Mstters are III a serious state. Good
ness knows what may happen III the next
FIVE years.
He particularly reprohated the impru
dent language frequently used in p.lrlia-
~ discussion the 1n6ian situation. He
DENOUNCED keir Hardio's agitation in
India. declaring that no other nation
would permit such inceadiaTy proceeding
American readers can have little CON
ceptlon CT the mischief done by the
amateur statesmen Of this stamp. vino
fgnorantly assume the authority to deal
with all tho problems connected with
the mana cement OF the oriental races.
1t is well bear In mind. however. for
as time goes on the American admins
ira ion III the Philippines proha bly, will
be cursed by tue same ignorant inter
ference.
Prime Minister .tSquitn Is right when
nc affirnlS that the Indian coterie. which
i actively melting crimes of voence.
such as that done by Diinagri. is small
in number But the mistaken tolerance
with which they hitherto have been
treated is not understood or rather
grossly miSintcrprctcd By the oriental
mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-04
CLOSE CALL FOR HENEY.
Saves Himself From overturnine
Automobile by jumping.

CASTLE ROCK. Wash. July 3.-a,
automobile in which Francis J. Hepev
OF San Francisco and former United
states Senator Fred Mulkey OF Portland
were travelling from Portland to Seat
tie overturned near here this afternoon
One member OF the party sustained ;,
broken leg. Mr.. Heney saved himself
from injury by jumping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-04
Michigan Mine on Fire.

port iron mine Is on fire below the six
teenth level in shafts "A" and ID" One
man is cut OF by the first and is un-
doubtedly dead. The mine has been seal
ed. Four hundred men are rendered idle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-04
ALL SAFE AND SANE
BUT PLENTY DOING
Plans Complete for National
Capitals Public Independ-
enc Day Celebration.
PROGRAM A. LONG ONE
AND SUITS ALL TASTES
Gay Fireworks in the Morning and
the Real Thing at Night.
oPEN-AIR PATRIOTIC MEETING
Concert in the White House Ellipse
and Automobile Flag Parade in
the Afternoon-No Firecrack-
ers Allowed.
Safe and Sane Program.

800 1880 p.n,. Daylight fire.
works af eth street and Lou
iSiaDa avenue.
10:30-1: a.m.-Public meeting mt
.tb street and PcnDsytS8uia
avenue tat BeIas"o Theater
in case OF had weather.. With
>epsfcr owen ms orator. No
tickets required.
1.:0G-i2:30 p.m.-Dsyligbt 6re-
works ut 9Th street and Lon
isiaBa avenue.
::3o-I:30 p.n.--Cobccrt by Dis
frict National Guard Band
aud display Of da> Hight fire.
works on the Ellipsc.
$50 p.m.-AutomObiIe floral dag
parade through Capitol
grounds, alon~ Pennsylvania
avenue. around Ellipse to
Potomac drive.
S:30-0:3O p.m.-Fireworks on En-
1ipse.
3:3O-10 p.m.-Illumination OF
Pennsylvania avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-04
Reprisals Not Contemplated.

On the o1her hand. Niscount Morley.
secretary Of state for India. and the
Indian government are far too wise
to enter on any policy of reprisals as
the result OF this brutal assassination.
open sediton would he firmly re-
pressed, but program Of genuine In
dian reforms will he carried out with
out regard to this outrage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-04
Roosevelt Will Visit Vienna.

VIENNA, July Sit is announced here
that ex-President Roosevelt will visit
Vienna next April during the inter-
national field and hunting exhibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-04

dash. open to boys under fifteen years:
25-yard dash, open to girls under tWen-
ty-oiie years: base-running contest, open
10 r. A. g., yG-yard three-leSged race.
open TO boys under fifteen years; ipe-ydrt
dash. open to z. \. g.. potato race, open
to boys under ten years; 'F"-$ard three
legged race, open to =. y. g.; potato
race, open to girls under t"enty-o'1"
years; relay race: 25o-Hard dash, open
TO members of Petworth Citizens Asso-
citation; potato race. open 70 any one
over twenty year.S; .o-yard dash, open
TO +. A. G.; thTee-n,le marathon race.
Post Office Hours Monday.
The money order and cashiers di
visions Of the city post office will he
closed to the public all dsy Monday.
The registry division VIII be open for the
registration Of mail matter aud the de-
livery of registered mail from to IL
o'clock in the morning. and the official
section will po open for the delivery of
mail TO clerks in the departments from
TO 1880 O'Clock III the morning
Collections will be made as follows:
Main office, 40 am, ) and II pm. :;
station \. go am. and 1880 pm.
station y, am, i:Se and IL pm !:
station r. . am. ! aud 10 pm. station
G, $50 an i:4' and so pm; sta
ton II. am and pm; station *,
ou all- ana pm tIS'filfL di n sta :
tion, 5 am. and :: pm: Erookland sta
ton. $50 am. and : pm, Tcnleytown
station, $ am and 4 pm.
The following named atoms will be
open to the public for the transaction ot
business. Station A. to II m: sta
tion B. g to Il am: station c, 1850 to
10 am: station U, to IL am: station
+, 80 TO II am. 80 to / pm; sta
lion 6. 1:30 to II am, to pm: sta
ton II, to II am. to pm; station
k. to IL am. to pm; Tal1oma Park
station. to IL am, ) to 7 pm; Brook
land station, 7:20 to IL am, 70 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-04
WEATHER.

Fair and cooler Sunday.
Monday fair, with moderate
northerly winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-04

Following the head of the household
closely. Mrs. Early aud their two ch ldren.
accompanied by Mrs. Early's mother.
took the Pennsylvania railroad train leav-
ing at 1910 o'clock this morning for New
York and they will reach the metropolis
not far behind Early.
Early was dressed as if he were going
to party. His gray suit fitted h m well.
and pair of new patent leather shoes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-27
LYOEUM MINsTRELS.

No other feature of Old Home.com-
ing Week will be more attractive then
the minstrel show TO be given by the
members OF the Young Mems SOdality
Lyceum at their hall, in Duke street,
tomorrow evening. The troupe has
been rehearsing for some time past, and
all those who have seen these rehesrssls
are unanimous in the opinion that this
show will be the best ever given by
amateurs In this city for many years
The miustrels will be under the direction
Of Tom Trodden, jr, one of the best
known comedians 10 Washington.
Tickets for the ministries can be secured
from any member Of the Lyceum aud al
the hall on Wednesday evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-04-27
A7,EXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA. ADVERTISER
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Emma j. Spencer and Mrs
John Leary left last night TO spend g
few weeks With their brother, Nj. G. s.
Davis, OF Norfolk.
Mrs. Oscar Plerpoint, who has been
seriously i'll for the past eight weeks, Ii
able to be out again.
Mrs. ADgustin Butts hes been called
10 Aunspolis, Md, Gu account OF the
sudden death of her mother, Mrs. E
NJ Brock. Mrs. Brock vas "a years Of
age and had macy friends In this city.
Miss Blanche NJ. Wesley, Of Altoona
Pa, Is visiting Mics Agnes Travers on
north Henry street.
Mrs. Lucy KiDzel, and daughter, Of
Winchester, sre Waiting Mira. Clarence
Walker, on south Columbus street
Mrs. A. w. AItcheson has returned
from pleasant visit OF three months at
Birmingham, Ala, accompanied by her
niece.
Ga recommendation OF the presiding
elder, Mrs. Amy O. Weech, Of this city,
was invited to occupy the pulpit OF
Overs Memorial M. E. Church South
Qn Portsmouth,, for both services on
Sunday, the minister, Rev. Mr.. Bledsoe,
being sick. Mrs. Weech also conducted
q meeting for the children In the after
noon in that city.
Mr.. Martin schneider, the 6ve.h undred-
pound king f the Washington crab-feasters,
was in the city last night.
Miss Est lie Belts and mother, OF Heath
vile, Va, ere visiting Mrs. Foltz.
The condition Of Mr.. George Struder who
was hurt on Saturday evening by his team be.
ing struck by an electric car on King street.
and who was taken to the Alexandria Hospi-
tai, remains about unchanged. His injuries
are serious.