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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-16

An officer of high repute in military
circles is quoted As saying that within
two weeks, unless the present plans of
the war are materially changed, there
will be another call for 100 600 volun.
teers. That would give July and Au-
gust, in which to enlist the new men.
and break them in. They would then be
put into reserve camps, TO be drawn
upon as needed for the fall campaign
against Havana
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-16

Republican Caucus.

Repub licans OF Skewhegan are hereby Motif
say Of June at $50 O'Clock P. NJ. to choose
eleven delegates to each she Republican State
and Republican District Conventions, to be
ssld at Augusta June 2Sth. Also to choose 16
delegates to attend the Republican County
Sonyention to be held at Skowhegan June 20
Per order Town Committee,
2w22 @. A. MARSTON, Chairman.
N FOWLER, Secretary.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-16

/ The sure strengthening tonic is
! SIMPSONS Extract of Malt ut SIMPSONS
corner drug store, 20c, 6 fer Sl.00.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-16

When the church, home and moral In fuences
ceases to reach the inebriste. the Kelley Cure,
1871 Congress ST, Portland, reclaims them ito
sobrietY and nsefu nj IS.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-16

$50 CLAss-2i0O IN PURSES.
Net M, by Boone, 2 4
Annie b. by Alclayone, B
Maggie Hosford, by Brown Rolfe, 2
Hattie s., by Appleton. 3 Z
Little Belle, by Mountain Ledo, l
Bess lmons, by Imons 3
Moxie r.. by Cyex, 6 6
Time: 40la, 239l9, 2.37]a 40,
232 CLAss-$140 IN PURSES.
Charles Wilkes, by Wilkes, {
Pilot Morrill, 10y Black Pilot, 3
Sadie H., 2
Phillip A, by Nodde, /
fine: 2,37H, 2.3sl4, 2.35lQ.
Judges: A. d. Horn, Pennington; S.
E. Nay, Skowhegan; l.. d. King, " alter
Vile; starter, w. E. Cobb, Portland;
clerk, w. G. Emery, North Arson.
The matched game of base ball was
played between the Pennington Normal
School club and the Madisons, which
resulted in the score of 8 to II in favor
of the Madisons. No money was put
up for the winning club and as the game
was a returned one between these clubs
the Madison kindly volunteered to bear
half of the expense of the Pennington.
This act on the part of the Madison
boys was a generous one and was greatly
appreciated by the Association Union
Advocate.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-16
The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

10. SMITH. H. r. MoNhkLiA'
10. SMITH & CO., PUBLISHERS,
IA WATER STREET, SKOWHEGAN, ME.
.uRsoRIPrIoN RATRs;-One year $3.50; six
.onths, rs cts, three months, 81 cts, when
aid in advance.
al rs will be charged II not paid until the
end OF year.
.nvRsTrsMENrs; business and legal adver-
Am ants inserted at reasonable rates, adjusted
~ the space used, and the position given
p,,oesouoted on application.
cards of Thanks and Resolutions of Respect
tuserted at 3 cents per line.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-16

RThe three highest titles that can be
given man are those of martyr, hero,
saint
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-16
-. w.rrR srnnRr, sKowHEaAN, ME.

j. o. SMITH H. Il. moShELiA'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-12
Out of Prospective.

Events il themselves of little impor-
tance we often esteem Of the greatest
moment, because in some surface way
they minister to our natural affections
or our worldly interests. Opportunities
Of life we generally value in strange
dispropSrtion. Opportunities placed
within easy reach, by which the bless
,ings Of spiritual life are made possible
to Us. we often accept as a matter Of
course without any special thought
about it, while the chance for q little
gain Of worldly kind, little advan-
tage over our fellow man, we value in
our thoughts as a remarkable piece Of
good fortune. And do we not congratu-
late our friends upon all the good
earthly fortune that comes to them, but
how little do we have to say to them on
account Of the kingdom of God in their
lives. Even our good will for our
friends is out Of perspective. Helper.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-12
BLACK BETTY IN CLOVER.
A Story Of Edwin Booth and His Old Ne
gro Servant.


-"
little incident Will sometimes show
the character OF man More clearly than
great act: MI laurence Hutton tells
story OF Edwin Booth that reveals the
kindly heart OF the man whom the worA
knew as famous actor
MI Hutton called upon Mr.. Booth one
afternoon at the Aibel1arle hotel In New
York and found him In an easy chair with
pipe In his mouth. The long chat which
ensued was not undisturbed. Mr. Booth
was in great request and before long a
waiter entered and put card into his
hand.
Tel the lady that Mr.. Booth is en-
gagged, was the quiet answer, and an in
huential leader in New fors- society went
away disappointed
A few minutes later second caller, q
man honorahiy known throughout the
country, turned Away without seeing Mr.
Booth. Yet anetArr card was sent down
with the statement that Nj Booth was
engaged, and "a gentleman and his wife
whom lew people would have Infused to
receive became convinced that the actor
was an exception to the rule, but at last
came maine That met with different
tate
SHOW the lady up, SAID the now IN
terested actor, and Mr.. Hutton put on his
overcoat TO leave the room. He was not
allowed to depart. The lady was a friend
OF his and would be glad to sec him, he
was assured
Thereupon he waited, curious to discov-
er the identity of the person who could OBJ
tain an audience with the man who had
been too tired to see the daughter of one
OF the most distinguished men of science
In the country, or judge OF the supreme
court of the United states, or bishop and
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-12

The women of to-day are net as strong
IS their grandmotherA
They are bearing burden in silence
that grows heavier day by day; that is
sapping their vitality, elouding their hap
piness, weighing them down with the woe
Of Ill health.
Mrs. Alexander B. Clark, Of At Michi-
gan Avenue, Detroit, Is typical woman
of to-day. A wife with such ambition as
only loving wife can have. But the
joys of her life were marred by the ex-
istence Of disease
Suffering as thousands Of her sisters have
suffered, she almost despaired Of LIE and
yet she was cured.
To-day she Is well!
She wants others to profit by her ex-
perienoe; to grow well to enjoy health,
to BE as happy as she is.
"For five years suffered with ovarian
trouble" Is Mrs. C1a,k's own version Of
the story. II was not free one single day
from headache and intense twitching pains
in my neck and shoulders.
"For months at time would Be con-
fined to my bed.
AT times black spots would appear
before my eyes and would become Blind.
My nerves were IN such state that step
on the floor unsettled me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-12
Comfort Powder

How does the work prosper in your To-
cality? II you are specially successful in
any department of the work, will you not
report and SO help some other union?
The editor has so cordially invited us to
fill this column, it is pity to lose the op-
portunity, especially when we can be SO
helpful to each other by so doing. Can
we not hear from every local secretary &C.
casionally? County superintendent, will
you not send in something in connection
with your work?
Our State organizer and lecturer, Mrs.
Jennie E. Seamans, will be in Hancock
county after Oct. II. Any one desiring
her services in organizing may address her
in my care after that date for two weeks.
We are hopeful of good work being done
during her trip here. She has been in
Knox county for two weeks and has been
doing faithful helpful work there.
We hope you all have read the report of
the State convention, for it was a grand
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-12
Approved Of God.

The ruling desire of every member
of the church should be to show him
self approved of God, a workman that
needeth not be ashamed. To be ap-
proved of men, that is to be popular in
the world, is the most dangerous thing
that can befall Christian "Woe unto
you when all men speak well of you,
said the Master Himself. 1.-THE friend
ship of the world is enmity with God. :"
To have the approval of the world,
then is to have the disapproval Of God.
No Christian can afford that.-Chris-
tian Instructor
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-12

Eminent doctors, skillful nurses, the
best food and medicine all failed. Then
| consented to an operation. That, too,
failed and they said another one was nee
essary. After the second l was worse
than ever and the world was darker than
before.
1T was then heard of Dr.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People.
Il heard that they had cured cases Like
mine and tried them.
They cured me! They brought sun-
shine to my Life and filled my cup with
happiness;
"The headache is gone; the twitching
is gone; the nervousness is gone; the
trembling has ceased, and l have gained
twenty-six pounds.
Health and strength is mine and am
thankful to Dr.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People for the blessing"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills have proved
boon to womankind. Acting directly on
the blood and nerves, they restore the
requisite vitality to all parts Of the body,
creating functional regularity and perfect
harmony throughout the nervous system.
The pallor Of the checks Is changed to
the delicate blush Of health; the eyes bright
en-; the muscles grow elastic, ambition Is
created and good health returns
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold BY al
druggists, who universally consider them
the most important remedial agent they
have to dispense.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-12

The battle that began in Eden between
selfishness, whose other name is sin,
and obedience to divine dictates of in
carnate love has ragged through all the
ages since. Shall the serpent or the
Creator be obeyed? Shall men do as
they please Or shall they please God?
1t is a contest for kingship, and when
ever the alIuring temptations of sin are
spurned and the loving words of the
wise Lord are obeyed, in that moment
Jesus Christ is exalted afresh. Our vic
tories, our achievements, our spiritual
advancements, all are means of lifting
higher the conquering Christ.-Wil-
liam T. Ellis.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-12

Magazine, Book and Newspaper Notes.
The editor OF Hdrper's Magdzine, Hem
ry NJ. Alden, has daughter who has
made a cole ction of over 100 dolls, each
doll representing a different nation and
being made in that country. The coilec-
ton is considered to be the most unique
and finest OF its kind in existence. Miss
Alden is now to show the world her dolls,
and explain them, and in the next issue OF
the Ladies' Home Journal she will show
pictures Of the first twenty. In following
issues she will show the others.
The Boston Journal Sunday appeared
in new form, with pages about half the
former size, but with twice as many Of
them. The news and miscellaneous pages
are now the same size as the Sunday Illus
trated supplement has been for some
weeks. The change is in line with the
modern improvement and the tendency
toward magazine form for the daily pa
per. Some Of the advantages OF this
form are paper Of more convenient size
for the reader and less waste OF space, as
the disappearance OF the poster heads
must necessarily follow. The improve
ment in the Journal, however, is not
merely in form, but in additional reading
matter, new departments and features.
An inviting list OF special articles of
great interest makes up the table of con-
tents for the October magazine mum Der
of the Outlook. Prominent among these
is that by the Outiook's special CORE
spondent at Amsterdam and The Hague,
DR.. William Elliot Gritiis, on "Queen
Wilhelmina and her Realm" Equally
timely in interest Is that by Jacob A.
Riis, on Roosevelt and his Mem. Dr.
Edward Everett Hale's inStallment for
the month Of flames Russell Lowell aud
His Friends" deals with "Mr. Lowell in
SPAIN, and throws light on Spanish
methods and Spanish character which
has direct application to the present stu
alton between the United States and
Spain.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-12
CHRIS ENnEANOR.


Topic tor the W eek cEiuaIHS N'Ct. No.
Comment bv Rev. :. ii. Doyle.
ToPIc.-''our society work and how to bet
ter it.''-Judg. vii, Is, 1922. "a meeting to
consider all branches Of society work. to be
led by the president.)
The principle of better work in our
societies is aptly illustrated in the top
ical reference. 1t is the story of Gideon
and his band of 800 men and their
glorious victory over the Midianites.
The one great lesson of that interesting
story is that success in work for God
depends primarily upon God Himself
and not upon men. God reduced Gid
cons stmy from thousands to hundreds
to illustrate this truth. This story is an
actual demonstration of the principle
that success in Christian life and enter
prise is mot by might, nor by power,
but by My spirit" saith the Lord of
Hosts
Realizing this dependency upon God,
as Endeavorers we must consecrate our
selves anew to God. Perhaps we have
been depending too much upon our
glorious membership for success in En-
deavor work. If so, let us henceforth
depend more upon God But there is
work for US to do. We are "cola borers
with God y 1t was "the sword of the
Lord and Gideon" that defeated the
Midianites. We need God, and although
God does not need US, yet He wants us,
and if we work, depending upon Him
for success, we cannot but succeed.
Realizing our dependence upon God
and reeonsecrating ourselves to Him,
let as aim in the year before us to bet
ter our work by having
1. Better prayer meetings. The pray
er meeting is the inspiration of the So
ciety. It inspires US to better work
along all lines. Let leaders prepare
themselves more prayerfully and care
fully than ever before. Let us have
more variety than ever before. Let no
member fail to take some part in the
meeting. Let prayers be more definite.
Let us have more faith in our prayers
Let us have a more intelligent and
Scriptural discussion of the P. NJ topic
2. A better membership. The work
Of the society depends entirely upon the
character of the individual mem bership.
Raise the standard Of membership. God
teaches us by the story of Gideon's band
to drop the names Of those who are dis
loyal and insincere from the roll Of
membership.
8. Better committee work Have the
monthly meetings of committees been
abandoned? Begin them at once. Have
written reports declined into verbal
report of "progress?' If SO, change
them at once. If you have done moth
ing, write out that fact, and it will In
sure report of different character for
the next business meeting.
4. Better socials Begin and close all
social gatherings with prayer. Then do
nothing between times that would make
the prayers mockery. Make the So
Gals entertaining, educational and So
ciable.
Bible Readings. III Chron. xxi, 90
81; xxxiy, liz; Ps. &c, Il; Prov. xvi,
8; Eccl. iii, II; tx, 10; Zech. ", 6; Isa.
xix, I6; Math. ky, 14-30; John tx, 4;
I Cor. X, 81; Ky, IS; Eph. ", 1116;
Col iii, II; | Pet, iv, IL.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-12

ECHOES FROM THE CONVENTION.
Some of Hancock's delegates wanted to
see the county song in print, therefore a
copy is sent herewith. AS each county
song was called for, the delegation from
that county stood on the platform and
sang it. Miss Sarah Hall sang with them,
and the singing was accompanied with
the piano.
The Hancock president held the county
banner, While the song was sung, and as
each union was named the delegates raised
their hands. Hancoek's quota was as fol-
lows: Mrs. L. May Robbins, president
Mrs. A. w. Clark, treasurer; Mrs. r. S.
Warren, corresponding secretary; Mrs.
P. c. Clark, Mrs. Dodge, Mrs. DIR. Abby
NJ. Fulton, Mrs. l.. c. Call, Mrs. A. NJ.
Lawton, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Day,
Mrs. V. Goss, Mrs. A. 0. Thomas, Miss
Ida Day
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-12
1hrnieaI.
dHrnitaI.
To Be Depended Upon.
Because it is the Experience Of an
Ellsworth Citizen and can Read.
lily be investigated.

suppose you were an utter stranger in a
large city and had completely lost your
way, whose guidance would you place the
more confidence in, strangers lost like
yourself, or a residents born and bred in
the city? When ship reaches the offing
OF a strange port, whose hand directs the
tiller and brings her safe to her moorings?
a trusty pilots or greenhorn's? Whose
opinions, statements, and experience can
the reader depend upon the more, those
published from bona fde Ellsworth eiti-
zens or those originally drafted in every
hole and corner of the Union, except our
own Ellsworth and its suburbs? Read
this Ellsworth case:
Mrs. l.. c. Berry, OF 9 High street, says
"Thirty years or more doctored for kid
ney complaint, for the most misera bic
pains in the small of the back extendiI g
to the shoulder blades and | could not sit
up minutes. For weeks at a time
was unable to walk around and l often
had to lie with a fur pillow under the small
of my back, il acting as a support and af
fording me some relief. For > weeks be-
fore | commenced using Doan's Kidney
Pills could get no rest without placing
hot water bottle to my back at night.
read of Doan's Kidney Pills and decided
to try them, as had many other remedies
for the kidneys, after seeing them adver
tised, SO | asked Mr. Wiggin to bring me
a box from his store. Alter the treatment
had no aches or pains of any kind and
slept well. In fact, my health was good
in general. Since have been cured cam
not say too much for Doan's Kidney Pills
| advise everyone to use them if they re-
quire any medicine for their Kidneys
Doans Kidney Pills are for sale by all
dealers, price 30 cents. Mailed by Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y. Sole agents
for the L. S. Remem Der the name, Doan's,
and take no other.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-12
~. 6. q. IL. Column.

THE editor invites secretaries of local unions
of the w. C. T. U. in Hancock county, and
white ribboners generally, to contribute to this
column reports of meetings or items that will be
of interest to workers In other parts Of the
county. We would like this to he live column,
but it needs some effort on the part of W. c. 7.
u women to make it SO. 1t is a column of their
making, not ours, and will be what they make
It, Items and communications should be short,
and are, of course, subject to approval of the
EDITOR
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-12
SOUTH DEER ISLE,

Mrs Jennie Seamans, State missionary
of the w c. T. u, is expected here We'd
nesday, Oct. II, to hold meetings after
noon and evening in the interests of her
work. She expects to be at Stonington
Thursday, and from there will go to Sedg-
wick, BROOKLYN and other places in Han
cock county.
It is hopedsthat her visit will cause an
increased interest in the w. c. T. U. work,
and all white ribboners are invited to CO.
operate with her to this end.
Mrs. Stevens, State president, was much
pleased to find the W. c. T. L. column in
THE AMERICAN of Sept. Is, SO well filed
Write again, sisters, and be social.
Oct . Cor. SEC.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-12
Painful, hut Wholesome.

Strive daily and hourly to be calm,
to stop yourself forcibly and recall your
mind to a sense of what you are, where
You are going and whittier you ought to
be tending This is most painful dis
cipline, but most wholesome. Re-
formed Church Messenger
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-12
To Be Miserable.

Think about yourself, about what
you want, what respect people ought to
pay to you and what people think of
you--in other words, center all your
thoughts on self-and you will have
abundance of misery, Charles Kings
ley.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-12

success. l hope you will respond to this
appeal to send in some items concerning
your work all over the county.
Very sincerely, always for temperance
and your white ribbon cause,
LILLIAN MAY ROBBINS,
President Hancock Co w CT L.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-12
HANCOCK SONG.


Tune, Aud Lang Syne.
Now Hancock's delegation comes
With banner and with song,
Bar Harbor from her hills so grand
And Ellsworth firm and strong.
Fair Southwest Harbor leads the van,
Let Brooklin fall in line,
With South Deer Isle and Stonington,
For the sake of Aud Lang Syne.
Come, sisters, join with heart and hand
To work for truth and right;
For God and home and native land
Wen wear the ribbon white.
Chorus
Wen wear the ribbon WHITE my friends,
Wen wear the ribbon white,
For God and home and every land,
Wen work for truth and right.
Oct. Z. Eco.
SOUTH DEER ISLE.
Dear -Uorkers:-W What are you a
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-12
ADVERTISEMENTS.
a WOt77 ans
Burden.

This rs story Of addressed to scomen IT
IS PLAIN statement Of facts too strong IN themselves
10 require establishment, too true 10 be doubted, toe
shnffioe 10 be passed oaer BY any 74Ao a9b,e
eates the eaAte Of good AeaAM
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-12

No such thing as summer complaint" where
DIR. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry Is
kept handy. Natures remedy for looseness OF
the bowels.-Adut.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-12

Men believe with their eyes and women
witt their ears.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-10-12

SOUTH DEER ISLE.
Dear Co uorkers:-W hat are YOU all
doing in your several w. c. T unions?
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-04-30
HAvANA's LIVELY HISTORY.

Havana has had some experiences in
the past. More than three hundred yesrs
ago the French besieged and destroyed
the town. In 1862 q British feet went
there TO take the town in. The Span.
iards sunk three warships at the mouth
of the harbor. The British landed $4,000
men below the city and took it, though
II was defended by Spanish army Of
1900. II was by treaty given back to
Spain the next year. Drake tried to
capture the place in 1885. but was beaten
back. In the old days ID was several
times sacked by buccaneers. The worst
case Of this kind was in 1851 when Jacob
Sores led his pirates there. In 1850 the
capitol was removed there from Santiago
de Cuba. In 1921 Havana was opened
TO the worlds trade and has since been
an important city. The yellow fever
6rst appeared there in 1851.