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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-11-05
CORRESPONDENCE.
East Madison.

East Madison Grange gave brother
and sister Tufts a surprise party, Oct.
Both. A goodly number were present,
and a picnic dinner was served of which
all ate beautifully of the good things
that East Madison Grange is capable of
furnishing, after which Brother Tufts
gave bountiful treat of oranges, grapes,
mixed candy and shavings, and before
separating Mr.. Robinson in behalf of the
grange presented them with nice
parlor lamp, token of their esteem,
after which the party took their leave
feeling we'll satisfied with the days
enjoyment
Again the dark mantle of death is
spread over our place in the death of
little Marion Ray, infant daughter of
Fred and Eva Russell, who died, Oct. II,
1896, aged months and % days. Many
flowers were sent AS tokens of love and
tenderness for which they felt truly
thankful.
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CARLYLE AND THE CABBY.



Carlyle was we'll known to London
cabmen For years he engaged a part:c-
ular driver from the rank and refused
to have any other. This man, however,
lost his custom i'll a somewhat peculiar
manner.
Some medical students got to know
of his preference for the driver, and,
getting hold of the driver one day, they
inquired if he knew who his fare was,
when he told them he did not. The stu
dents informed him that he was one of
the most famous and eccentric writers
of the day, and, giving him book, ad-
vised him to appear to be reading 1t
whenever Carlyle approached the stand.
Cabby, without any suspicion, acted
on their advice, and when the old sage
next came for cab he seemed deeply
impressed in very pretentious book.
Hello! Wha's that you re readin"
inquired the Ecclefechan philosopher.
"a most hout an hout, tiptop, splen-
did book about that ERE French reyolu-
zion" was cabbys gushing reply.
"Eh, what dae ye say? Let me see
1t, " said Carlyle, holding out his hand.
"Oh, certainly, sir, 3" said the driver,
handing him copy of his History of
the French Revolution. "
"Weel, my man, inquired the sage,
apparently delighted, "are We sure that
you re readin this work intelligently?"
Perfectly sure, j." said the jehu conf
IDENTIFY. Then, thinking he ought to say
something in praise of the book, he
added, why, sir it's almost as good
as The Newgate Calendar "
The grim old Dumfriesian glared at
him, grunted out something turned abb
ruptly around and engaged the next
cab. From that day CARLYLE never looked
at him, but stuck to the second man,
who happened to have had the honor CT
driving most of the distinguished men
of the century .-Pittsburg Dispatch.
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VRGlNlA'S ICE NINE.

1t Is One Of the Greatest Wonders In
This Country.
One of the greatest curiosities III the
United States, or i'll the world, perhaps,
is the wond, rful ledge of ice which OK
lists, even III the midst of the hottest
summer, III Scott county, Va. This nat
ural icehouse is situated Oh the north
side of Stone mountain and about six
miles from the mouth of small stream
known AS Stony creek The marvel is
said to have been known to at least one
of the early settlers, Mr.. Danridge,
who, ii is alleged, discovered it while
deer hunting away back in 1890. Ow-
ing to the fact that the land ON which
it was situated could not be bought, Mr..
Danridge positively refused to tell of
the whereabouts of the ice ledge, and
only visited the place when it was alb
solutely necessary to obtain supply to
be used i'll case Of sickness
The old man died many years ago,
and from that time until 1898 the loca-
ton of Danridgc's ice mine was UNI
known, the old gentleman having never
even taken his own family into the Sc
cret.
In the year last mentioned, however,
a party of herb diggers visited the I'M
frequented region contiguous to Stone
mountain and We're fortunate enough to
rediscover the lost ice mine.
During two or three months i'll the
middle of summer the ice is only pro-
tected from the suns rays by thick
growth of moss. The formation Of the
ice layer is simil;~ to that of IA coal
vein, being thi.s ~ SOME places and
thicker in CthGs, tie average thickness
being about four feet. Persons of some
scientific attainments who have visited
the place for the purpose of studying
the wonder say that it has the appear
ance of having been there since the time
of the ice age, which the biologists talk
so much about. Another plausible theo-
ry is that somewhere beneath the ted
is situated great natural laboratory
where ether is constantly formed and
expelled, and that the process of freez-
ing is now constantly going on. What
ever view is taken it is che of the great
est natural wonders the state affords. -
st. Louis Republic.
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CANINE FRIEND IN NEED.
Hrw the Greyhound Rescued the Little
Spaniel.


Hrw the Greyhound Rescued the Little
Spaniel
Talk about the sagacity of dogs,
remarked Jenkins as he scornfully sur
veyed the records of the good deeds
done by CANNES in general Why, |
saw something one day which beats the
understanding which, IN addition
to proving the reasoning power of dogs,
showed also that some Of them at least
possess great capacity for affection for
their own kind. A friend of mine up
town owns several dogs. among the lot
being magnificent greyhound and a
diminutive spaniel, the two dogs, not
withstanding the disparity III size, be-
ing warm friends. One summer day the
dog catcher wagon was making the
rounds and, as usual, was missing the
ours while corralling thu animals which
are well taken care Of 1t happened that
my friend s front gate had been left open,
and the two dogs mentioned escaped
into the street just as the wagon turned
the corner. There was great cry on
the part of the catchers, who grasped
their nets and made "A scramble for the
little spaniel, not seeming to like the
idea of tacking the big hound. The
poor little spaniel realized her danger
and attempted to escape. she flew like.
one possessed III every direction, only to
be headed eff by the mon with the nets
and score Of small boys. She finally
halted painting, in the middle of the
street, and one Of the men approached
her with bis net 1t seemed that the lit
tie things doom was sealed.
Suddenly there was "a fierce bark,
and the big greyhound came leaping into
the crowd, scattering the small boys
and compelling the catchers to take to
the wagon. The hound RI s;hed the side
of the spaniel and, taking in the sitl:a
ton, reached down, Rrasped his wee
companion i'll his capacious mouth and
was off down the street like shot He
didn't stop for the gate, but with a
great, graceful leap, was over the fence,
and then, gently depositing the spaniel
on the ground, stood wagging his tail,
as if knowing that he had discounted
their enemies, while the spaniel gam
boiled and made the welkin ring with
her shrill banks. If that wasn't great
thing, | don't know. -
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Athens.

Mr.. Peter Hurd has bought the
"Durban farm" In Scion, and will move
his family there soon.
The Wotnans club met on Tuesday
evening, in the parlors of Mrs. Ella
Holman to elect new officers and ar
range work for the future. Nearly all
the old members were present and were
very glad to greet each other in the
club room once more. A very pleasant
feature of the occasion was the presence
of our president of last year, Mrs.
.Jeanie Pepper and the presentation of a
beautiful parlor rocker as a token of the
clubs regard for her and appreciation of
her services while with us. Our next
meeting will be with Mrs. Georgia
Curtis Subject, "1he works of Helen
Mari Hurd."
Edward Ware is having his hay
pressed at his barn in this place
Last week some of our villagers were
unfortunate enough to suffer a robbery
of their clotheslines, in some instances
whole washings being taken. 1t Is to
be hoped that sneak thieves are not to
commence a "reign of terror here as
they have in many places.
Matte Goodrich passed last week at
her home here preparatory to returning
to Skowhegan, to attend the fall and
winter terms of High school.
Mrs. Wayland Leighton went TO
Skowhegan, Tuesday, on short visit
to her daughters, Mrs. Bartlett
Mrs. Maud Stafford returned to her
home in Bangor, last Thursday.
Mrs. Frank Fellows is repairing and
improving her house before cOmmenc-
ing her work as dressmaker.
Mr. Albert Leavitt was in attend
ance on the County Commissioners con-
vention at Houlton, recently. His wife
accompanied him.
Mr.. l.. +. Williams sprained his ankle
quite badly while playing games with
the students on Friday last, on the
academy grounds.
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Ripley.

George II. Rand has returned home
from Bangor, where he has been for a
number of weeks at the hospital, to have
an operation performed. This was the
third time that he had been there for
treatment for cancer and each time the
physicians thought that they cut out
sufficient flesh from the side of his face
to destroy the roots of the cancer. This
time it was found necessary TO remove
the most of Mr.. Rand's under jaw AS it
seems that the bone was affected. He
speaks of his treatment at the institution
In the highest terms and left for home
with more courage than most men could
possess under like circumstances. Mr..
Rand was in Andersonville prison with II
brother, who died there from the effects
of the confinement and starving process.
He has passed through great deal and
knows what suffering means In serious
forms.
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Snithfield.
Mrs. Sterry and little son were visit
ing at Geo. Grants last week.
Abel Merrill is able to ride out

Mrs. Sterry and little son were visit
ing at Geo Grants last week.
Abel Merrill is able to ride out.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Felker who have
been visiting at Hiram Robinson's, re-
turned, Saturday, to their home in New
Hampshire.
Auction sale. Saturday. Nov eth of
house, stable and store, the property of
Samuel Mace, late of Smithfield.
Geo. c. Harlow has been appointed
post master, G.. 5. Harlow having resign
ed.
We are glad to see Herbert Piper out
on the streets again.
As Roy Cunliff and Ed Hartford were
driving to Belgrade with hired team,
the horse became frightened near j. w.
Narney's, ran out of the road onto a
barb wire fence and was cut very badly.
DR.. Ames was telephoned. lie sewed
up the wounds, and the horse is now
doing we'll
A few neighbors and friends met at
A. b. Coles last Tuesday evening for a
social gathering aud sing. After sing
ing awhile ice cream and cake were
served. All had good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Charles of Mechanic
Falls, are visiting Mrs. Charles parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Thompson.
Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Doyen ana Mrs.
Sawyer, were in Oakland last week visit
ing at Mrs. VIII Gleason's.
Quite number of the members of the
Somerset Grange met with Victor
Grange, Fairfield, last Thursday even
ing. More would have gone if it had
been pleasant.
Mrs. G. A Groves was taken bleeding
at the lungs Sunday night the 25th.
DIR. Brown was called by telephone.
Mrs. Groves is better at present writing.
The telephone is found to be very handy
sometimes.
John Pierce fell from his cart last
week, hurting his side quite badly.
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SOlon.

o. o. Vittum & Son have drove of
cattle and hogs for the Brighton markets
this week. They report the last mar
kets for cattle the hardest that they ever
struck. They pay "a cts for hogs, live
weight.
Phneas Eqmes was in town buying
pulp timber last week for the Moose
head Co.
1t is reported that Jonah Longey will
not put any teams into the woods this
winter
There was q case tried last Saturday
before Judge Longley the parties being
o. o. Nittum and Gustave Haines.
Augustine Simmons of y. Arson. was
in town, Saturday.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-11-05

So long Us the direction of mans in
stitutional lite was in the hands of one
or the few tine need for wide diffusion
of political intelligence was not strong
ly felt. The divine right of kings found
its c0rrelatiye in the diabolical igno-
rance OF the masses. There was no edu-
cational ideal, resting upon social and
political necessity, that was broad
enough TO include the whole people, but
the rapid widening of the basis Of SOW
ereignty has changed all that. No deep
er conviction peryades the people of the
United States and of France, who are
the most aggressive opponents of de-
mocracy, than that the preservation of
liberty under the law and Of the insti-
tutions that are our precious possession
and proud heritage depends upon the
intelligence of the whole people. 1t is
on this unshakable foundation that the
argument for public education at public
expense really rests. Educational Re-
view.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-11-05

The Review of Reviews, in its No
vember number, publishes a series OF
letters on the political situation in the
closing days of the campaign in the
great States of the middle West. These
letters were written by fairmnded and
trained observers of American politics,
and are valuable as giving truthful
pictures of one of the most exciting
Presidential contests in our National
history. Professors Folwell. of the
University of Minnesota; Ely, of the
University of Wisconsin; Henry G.
Adams, of the University of Michigan j;
DR.. Washington GLADDEN., of Ohio; Mr..
n. o. Nelson, of st. Louis and equally
competent observers in Indiana, Ken
lucky, Iowa, and Nebraska, participate
in this symposium. The Review dis
cusses the state of the canvass on the
eve of election with the editorial candor
and perspacity which its readers have
come to expect in such crisis.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-11-05

Mr.. Robert Treat Whitehouse of
Portland, the well known attorney and
son of Justice William =. Whitehouse of
the supreme bench of Maine has re-
Gently completed constitutional
History of the State of Maine" which
is now being published as section of a
new history OF New England by d. H..
Hurd .S Co. of Boston. Mr. White
house is now engaged in writing the
judicial History of Maine" for the
same work, says the Portland Press.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-11-05

Is it not surprising that nearly every
household in the country should be ac-
quainted with the merits, virtues and
the healthful properties of Hires Root
beer? For years it has been the stan
dard drink of those who enjoy delicious
temperance beverage, 1t tones up the
system, helps nature, and is Just what
all need in hot weather. A package
makes five gallons. Sold everywhere.
Refreshing to tired paraders in the
Campaign.
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For Sale !!

Cottage House of seven
rooms at East Madison, to-
gether with stable and car
riage house and two acres OF
land. Would exchange tor
property in Skowhegan vii
lage. Also desirable farm
with good buildings. This
place is situated in a good
neighborhood with good
schools and has nice water il
house and barn. Apply to
MCCLELLAN & SAVAGE.
Milburn Block,
Skowhegan, Maine
tiso
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Gard of Thanks.

We wish to thank the members of
East Madison Grange" for remember
ing us in so generous manner, and do
assure you that we will endeavor to keep
our lamp trimmed, and our light burning.
Fraternally,
MR.. AND MRS. c. II. TUFTS,
East Madison, Nov. 4, 1896.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-11-05

A letter posted in New York will be
delivered in Bangkok, Siam, Al days
later, via London. and in 43 days via
San Francisco.
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A Man of Ability.

Tomson-Johnson has no ability of
any kind.
Jackson - No ability? Nonsense.
Why, he can ask you for loan in such
II way that you thank your lucky stars
for the opportunity to accommodate
him. London Fun.
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Notice of Second Meeting.

STATE MAINE.
Socerset, SIS Court OF Insolvency.
In the case OF Joseph Whittemore OF Skow-
hogan, in said county, Insolyent Debtor.
This is to give notice that pursuant to an
order Of Court therefor, a second meeting OF
the Creditors OF said Insolvent Debtor will be
held at the Probate Court Room, Skowhegsn,
in said County, on Tuesday the 10th day of Nov
A. D., 1895, at one O'Clock in the afternoon
Attest NATHAN FOWLER.
2wA Register OF said Court.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-11-05

easily, weighs exactly 10 ounces; when
hard, the weight is slightly greater.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-11-05

That our people have great confidence
In SIMPSONS corner drug store is made
manisest by its fast increasing prescrip-
ton business.
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Bottled Up!

Whether in the form of pill powder
or liquid, the doctors prescription for
blood diseases is always the same
mercury or potash. These drugs bottle
up the poison and dry it up in the
system, but they also dry up the marrow
in the bones at the same time.
The suppleness and elasticity of the
Joints give way TO a stiffness, the rack.
ing pains OF rheumatism. The form
gradually bends, the bones ache, while
decrepitude and helplessncss prema-
turely take possession OF the body, and
it is but a short step to pair of
clutches. Then comes falling of
the hair and decay OF the bones, "a con
dition truly horrible.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-11-05

ROLAND T. pATTEN, County Treasurer
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-11-05

"For several years have recommended
'Castoria,' and shall always continue to do
so, as it has invariabl, produced beneficial.
results"
EDWIN +. PARpEE, NJ. D.,
125th Street and eth Ave., New York City.
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CaStoria.

Castoria cures Collie, Constipation,
Sour Stomach, Diarrh9a, Eructation,
Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes d..
gestion,
Without injurious medication.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-14

Precinct committees are instructed to
make all proper arrangements for the
holding of precinct conventions, or mass
meetings of republicans and the selection
of delegates.
Under existing rules, alternates are not
allowed, and proxies cannot be recognized,
unless held by a resident Of the same pre-
cinct as the delegate for whom the holder
of the proxy acts.
The county convention will be composed
Of delegates chosen at precinct mass meet
ings.
Precinct mass meetings must be held not
later than Thursday, March 18th, 1896. The
chairman and secretary of precinct meet
ipgs will certify the list of delegate elected
to the chairman of the county central
committee Immediately after the election.
By order Of the republican central com
mittee. JOHN S. CLARK, Chairman.
j. HILARIo MoNToYA, Sec'y.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-14
Some Watrous Notes.
To - Editor o The OPTIC

AZ : utO " Sk ODttG
WATRoUs, N. M, March 18th, 1896
Mr.. Reynolds has just completed his ar
engagements for leaving Watrous, and
leaves by this evenings train for Albu.
querque. His friends wisl, him and his
wife success and happiness In their
new home.
Mr.. Bseler left yesterday for Kansa.
with his cattle. Col. Head and other
local men also made shipments THU
week.
Mr.. Rustin left yesterday for Eng.
land. after spending two years In the
''wlld west.n
Duck shooting has been splendid for
the last two weeks. They are to be
found all along the Mora river, but
Cherry valley seems to be the favorite
resort. Several Las Vegas sportsmen
have tried it.
The little daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Farr, of Wagon Mound, has been dan
gerously i'll with pneumonia, but is
recovering. DR.. Rolls was in attend
ance.
Mr.. Wildenstein who a few days ago
was taken so i'll in Las Vegas, reached
Watrous In a very exhausted condi.
tion and is still very Ill.
Gypsies have been in town for the
past day or two, but are now camping
at T%iptonville. JAY Cor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-14
OTHER SIDE PRESENTED.

AZ
Under the caption ,"TaE OPTIC TAX
en- In" the Reporter discourses as fol-
lows on the water works question, up
at the base of the Ration mountains:
Wonder who furnished the Las Vegas
Optic with that estimate Of cost of putting
in a water service for Ratona The OPTIC
man was stuffed, that's all.
Dollars to dougbnuts, The OPTIc's in
formant didn't tell him that the water
company paid taxes on their plant last
year at a valuation of 50, 900; and he prob
ably forgot to state that they do not pay
one cent tax on the plant to the town. He
doubtless also forgot to mention to THE
Optic that the then town trustees took
nap judgment on the people Of the town;
that they refused to investigate with q view
Of the town constructing its own water
works, and refused, point blank, to grant
thirty days. time to secure competitors for
the franchise. He, Of course, failed to
mention that ii was a JOB, Matched out be-
fore the town was Incorporated; that the
whole business was stepped in fraud from
beginning to end. Such trifing matters as
the fraudulent election, for instance, were
no doubt also forgotten.
The statement that the town made
several unsuccessful efforts to secure an
adequate supply of water is a bare-faced
fabrication, as the town corporation
was but a few weeks old when the
fraudulent franchise was fastened on it.
Again, the statement that the present
board thought the town was expanding
too much for water rent, does not fully |
state the case. The board does contend
that 1t is illegal to pay more than two
mills on the dollar per year OF the assessed
valuation for fire hydrant rent.
The total tax assessment OF the town
for all purposes, OF ten mills on the
dollar, has not realized sufficient rev
enue with which to pay this one single
item Of rent for FIRE plugs. So that
there are two very strong reasons why
this excessive rent should not be paid.
zig; First, it Is illegal and second, it
would be against public policy. For in
stance, what would THE OPr1c and the
people OF Las Vegas say il they were taxed
ten mills on the dollar, all that Is permitted !
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-14

At the opening OF court in Albuquer.
one, yesterday afternoon, the United
States attorney filed information
against the jurors alleged to have in
obliged in drinking strong drinks
while engaged in the trial. of the
Spencer case, and against the two
bailiffs who had the jurors in charge.
The court ordered attachments issued
for these men to show cause why they
should not be punished for contempt
of the court.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-03-14
TO fieaith-Seekers

The Blake Ranch, on the head Of the Ric
Sapello, Is now prepared to receive q limit
ed number of boarders. This ranch 10
located In the heart of the mountains, amid
the most beautiful scenery in the world,
where brook trout and wild game offer
ample diversion for the nimrod or anyone
twenty five miles from Las Vegas, and
within eight miles Of the Rio Pecos, and
only three miles from the headwaters Of
the Rio Gallinas. Address,
Address Mrs. j. P. Blake, Rociada, or In.
qulre for c~onYeyances and rates OF W. K.
Critics, East Las Vegas, N. M.
J. p. BLAKE,
U-u Roclada. N. M.