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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24
A Generous Duchess.

1t is generally agreed that the domi-
nant note of the character of the late
Duchess of Teck was her amiability,
but that term does inadequate justice
to the heart from which it sprang She
was charity itself and wonderful or
ganizer of charitable relief on large
scale.
1t is said that she gave out of her
own pocket good fifth of the annual
amount granted to her by parliament,
and a story, vouched for by the St
James Budget, shows that she knew
how to give on small scale, to be gen
srous III mind as well as with money
There were to be some festivities at
White Lodge, the Richmond residence
of the duchess, and an invitation was
sent to the secretary of a charity i'll
which the duchess was interested BY
later post the young lady received a
letter from friend, asking her to ten
mis- party which was to be held the same
day.
Next morning both Invitations were
acknowledged, but the replies We're
carelessly put in the wrong envelopes
The duchess opened the letter in which
the writer declared to her friend that
she was very sorry she could not come
to tennis because "Stout Mary" had
asked her to White Lodge, and she was
bound to 60
The day duly arrived, and the frank
young lady was warmly welcomed by
the Duchess who afterward took her
aside and laughingly said;
My dear girl | know l am stout,
but cannot help it. You should be
more careful in posting your letters and
never forget that you do not know who
will read what you write. Don't apol
ogize. | have forgiven you"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24

There is no doubt that he was a very
impudent conductor, but some way
there was no one in the car who did not
have sneaking feeling of sympathy for
him. 1t was ON one of the surface cars
and the woman was one of those passen-
gers who feel that the cars are run Tor
their own individual convenience and
position of fare for the privilege This
woman had been what the conductor
called "mean" from the time she en-
tered the car. She wasn't suited with
her change, she wouldn't have the door
shut, and she wouldn't have the win
dow shut. The other passengers would
have been indignant if they had not
been pleased to have something to break
the monotony of the ride. But the eli
max came when the dissatisfied passen-
ger started to leave the ear. The plat
form WAS crowded with men. The dis
satisfied passenger turned to the gate
side of the platform. "The other side,
madam, said the conductor politely,
but madam persisted. 1.-The other side,
madam, " reiterated the conductor Il
intend, y said the lady i'll frigid tones,
"to get off on this side ?" "All right,
madam, tthere was "a note of despair
ing resignation in his voice, for the car
had been waiting some seconds). Gen
tlemen, will you please step aside and
let the lady jump the fence?' New
York Times.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24

A reminiscent article on with Wash.
ington in the Minuet" is appropriately
given place in the February / dies
Home journal. In it Mrs. Burton Harri-
son Il lis of the inaugural ball, giving US
a fascinating glimpse of society in this
country at the dawn Of the century.
Further light is shed on Washington
through an unpublished letter written
by guest at Mount Vernon hundred
years ago. 1t gives close and interest
ing view of the home life of the great
soldier and statesman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24
STATE OF MAINE
IIS.ATtNTIS 3.
Court Of County Commissioners,

PlSg ATAIUIS s..
Court OF County Commits toner's,
December Term A y. 1897.
Upon the foregoing petition it is considered
BY the Comm ssioners that the petitioners are
responsible and that they ought to be heard
touching the matter set forth in their petition,
and therefore order, that the County Com
missioners of the Counties of Piscataquis and
Somerset meet at the Shirley House. SO called,
in Shirley in the County Of Piscataquis on
Tuesday the eth day OF June, A. d. 1898, at II
O'Clock A. NJ. and thence proceed to view the
route mentioned in said petition; Immediately
after which view, hearing OF the parties and
witnesses will be had at some convenient
place in the vicinity, and such further meas
ures taken in the premises as the Commi ssion-
ers shall Judge proper And il is further
ordered, that notice OF the time. place and
said, be given to all persons and corporations
interested by serving an attested copy of
the petition and this order thereon, upon the
Chairman OF he Board of County Commission
ers for Somerset County. and upon the Clerk
of the town of Shirley, in the County of Pisca-
taquis. and by posting up attested copies as
aforesaid in three public places in said town
time appointed for such view. and also by
publishing the petition and this order thereon
in the kennehec Journal, public newspaper
printed at Augusta, in the county of Kennebec.
by theTprinter to the State, The Somerset
Reporter public newspaper printed at Skow
began in the County of Somerset, and in the
Piscataquis Observer, a public newspaper
six weeks successfully in each, the last
publication to be thirty days at least, before
the time of said view. that all persons and
corporations interested. may attend and be
heard if they think fit. 6wS
Attest: henry &. FLINT, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24

In looking for this insect most per
sons will pass it by unnoticed on ac-
count of its very small size. The female
scale is only about one twenty fifth Of
an inch III diameter, while the male is
only about one half that size. The shape
of the female is nearly circular, while
the male is more elongated The female
is sharply convex or conlcal in the cen
ter. This last character will help to dis
tinguish it from many of the other more
common species. Its color Is nearly like
the bark on which it is found. Another
distinguishing character is found III the
reddish dlscoloration of the bark imne-
diately surrounding the scale, extending
through both the outer and inner bark.
These characters will enable one with
an ordinary pocket magnifying glass to
readily detect the presence OF the insect.
Professor Troop, Indiana Station
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24

The new Italian novelist is thus de-
scrlbed by a correspondent of the Lon
don Chronicle: "Signor Gabrielle d An.
nunzio, whom met this afternoon dur
ing a rehearsal of his Mile MOrte' ct
the Renaissance, is only b. but looks
older. The features are worn and
thoughtful. The Italian playwright be
lieycs i'll his mission, which is, III brief
the propagation OF JOY in life. He main
tains that this is the impress discover
able upon each Of his heroes, and in its
fullest Sense upon Claudio Cantelmo in
The Romance of the Lilly. Signor
d 'Annuuzl0, who has been described, in
consequence of his recent election to the
Italian chamber, as the. deputy for
beauty, is about to found theater at
Albano, the object of which is to make
that pretty lake town the Baireuth of
Italy"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24

"Man Sandy" said Perthshire
farmer, Jock Macpherson an awful
mean ehap"
"Hoots toots, mani said his friend.
"Ye're haverin Hoo dye max that
oot?"
"Weel, I'm jist sayin he's mean
beastly mean. It's like this: | was IN
at his hoose the ither NIGHT, and he
said, Peter, will ye haze "a haut o.
whusky?' and l said, Aye, of coorse!
Weel, he got his bottle DOT and began
to pour me cot glass, and, thinkin to
be sort o. polite ye ken. l said, Stop,
stop' And he stopped london Tele
graph.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24
STATE OE MAINE.

STATE OF MAINE.
To the Commissioners OF the County Of
Piscataquis, State OF Maine and the County
Commissioners Of the County OF Somerset.
State OF Maine, seyerslly and jointly.
The undersigned citizens of the Counties OF
Piscataquis aud Somerset State OF Maine re-
specially represent that public convenience
and necessity require that highway shall be
laid from point in Shirley near the house OF
Smith Mcclure. through the town OF shirley
East Mo1le, West Moxie and Moxie Gore town
ship, to a place or settlement in said last
named township called The Forks. And we
hereby petition your Honorable Boards to lay
out such highway, and that the same may be
wrought and constructed.
Dated this 9th day Of August. A. q. 1897
{. l. HI STINGTON AND 81 OTHERS.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24
UPWARD.

Draw the lines little tighter,
Spirit mine!
Make the life u little brighter,
Spirit n.inel
For the truths sake be n fighter,
Show the world life may be winter,
Purer, stronger, dearer, lighter,
More divine
II one wills, life may be higher,
Spirit minel
II one loves, God will be higher.
Spirit minel
His affection does not tire.
Let US then his truth desire,
Seeking it past water, fire,
Gold and winel
John o. Colt in Great Thoughts"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24

During the war we Were not permit
ted to carry guns but the boys used to
hide their weapons and slip out unob-
served and indulge in "a few hours
hunting. | saw IA young fellow start out
one day and when he returned, not more
than two hours later, he had q wild
geese. | recollect one instance during
that period when we were not allowed
to carry guns when the geese became so
numerous and bold as to make it al
most impossil le for us to raise II crop.
had field OF wheat, which they were
picking up before the grains had time
to germinate took AN ounce of strych-
nine dissolved it in acidulated water,
soaked corn in it and scattered the corn
over the wheatt.ld The next morning
l gathered up IA wagon load of dead and
paralyzed wild geese, some 40 or 30 Of
them, in the wbeatfeld. Eight or ten
of them recovered and became domesti-
Gated. Kansas City Times.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24

This gentleman, SAID the phrenol-
ogist at the open air performance, lis a
close obscrver-a very CLOSE observer
so much So. continued the phre.
nologist, that | doubt exceedingly if
he would have been here tonight had
we charged ANY admission fee. New
York journal
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24
TRY ALIENS FooT-EAsE

powder to be shaken into the shoes At
this season your feet swollen and hot, and get
tired easily. II you have smarting feet or tight
shoes, try Aliens Foot Ease. 1t cools the feet
and makes walking easy. Cures and prevents
spots. Relieves corns and bunions of all pain
and gives rest and comfort. Try it to. day. Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial
package FREE. Address, Allen 5. Olmstead,
lie Roy, N. Y
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24
A CounfersirokR.

"We're ruined, p" exclaimed the ed
itor, utterly ruined p
why, what's the matter now?'
I'VE advertised sheet music as a
premium to subscribers, didn't WEI
1--WE did "
well, our miserable contemporary
over the way is giving away pianos to
play it on. Atlanta Constitution.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24

The four principal diamond mines OF
the Kimberly district employ about
& 900 persons From 1000, 600 to B.
600, 600 carats are turned cut each year,
and up to 1892 ten tons of diamonds,
valued at $50, 900, 900. had come from
these mines
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24

The Coliseum at Rome was built by
Vespasian TO accommodate 100, 600 spec
tators. 1t covers five aud one half acres
and Was 1870 feet high.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24
NOTICE.
SlATE OF MAIN f


: PRIME JCpI544t COURT. SOMERSET COUNTY.
CLERK office ~kowhegau, Feb 10th. A. d 1898.
Pursuant To Chapter 20 see "a of the Revis-
I'd statutes # Maine. and AZ anne ndatory
thereof and additional thereto. hereby give
notice that William 7, Neekius Of i. Adams in
the County of Somerset, intends to make
to the march Term, A. d ls9S, of
the supreme Judicial Court, Somerset county.
ter admission to practice law in the Courts of
his state. 6w6
y. ". BRAlNERp. Clerk
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24
NOTICE..

I 7 7 = u VI y L
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT, SOM RsET COUNTY.
Clerks Office. Skowhegan, Feb 10th. A. ID. 1855.
Pursuant to Chapter -. sec. "a. of the Revis-
ed Statutes of Maine, and acts amendatory
thereof and additional thereto, | hereby give
notice that Frank L. laughter Of Skowhegan,
in the County OF Somerset, intends to make
application to the March Term. A. D. 1888.
Of the supreme judicial Court. Somerset
Courts of this state. 6w6
n. w. BRAINERD, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24
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 stiffness, the rack
ing pains of rheumatism. The form
gradually bends, the bones ache, while
iecrepitude and helplessness prema-
turely take possession of the body, and
it is but a short step to a pair of
crutches. Then comes falling of
the hair and decay of the bones,-a con-
lition truly horrible.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24
DISSOLUTION.

The partnership heretofore existing between
L. (. Williams and +. W. Allen has been
dissolved by mutual consent. The business i,
to be continued by l.. c. Williams who viii
collect all bills due the firm and pay al
demands standing against il. Sw6'
Athens, Me. Feb. 7th ls''s
/. {. WILLIAMS.
f. w. ALLEN.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24
Davis Bros Neuralgia Cure.

mended for anything else. 1t is taken intern
ally, and will cure any nerve pain in any part
Of the body by healing process, and in that
way cures Nervousness, Nervous Prostration,
Neuralgia in the head, face and eyes, Tic oul-
oureux, Toothache, Lumbago, Sciatica, Neu-
ragia around the heart and in the stomach,
Pleurisy pains, or pains in the shoulders,
arms, neck, chest, back and limbs. This is
vegetable compound and contains no poison
GUS drugs, it will cure permanently cases that
will yield to no other treatment. 8m43R&U
For sale bylSkowhegan Druggists.
DAVIS BROS, $50 Washington ST.,
Care of Weeks & Potter Co., Boston, Mass,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24
HAIR WORK.

Combings & cut hair made into switches
puffs, etc. Hair Goods furnished and done
to order, gray hair speciality, all goods war
ranted to give satisfaction. Mail orders
promptly filed
Miss d. @. Downes ~ North Ave. At resid-
ence Of John Kidder nearly opposite Univers-
alist Church. 5mo4s
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24
HuMPHR EYS'
CURES

No. 1 Fever, Congestion.
No. 2 Worms.
No. 8 Infants Diseases.
No. 4 Diarrhea.
No. 7 Coughs & Colds.
No. 8 Headache.
No. 10 Dyspepsia, Indigestion.
No. II Delayed Periods.
No. 10 Leuchorrea.
No. 8 Group.
No. IA Skin Diseases.
No. Is Rheumatism.
No. 9 Catarrh.
No. OF Kidney Diseases.
No. "a Sore Throat.
No. II Grip & Hay Fever.
DR., Humphreys Homeopathic Manual of
Diseases at your Druggists or Mailed Free,
Sold by druggists or sent on receipt OF Scts.,
Scots or 81. Humphreys Med. Co. Cor. William
and John SITS, New York.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24

a true copy Of petition and order thereon.
Attest: HENRY b FLINT, Clerk,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24
Ap0TASH4
MERCURY

table, and one thousand dollars reward is
offered for proof to the contrary. 1t
never fails to cure Contagious Blood
Poison, Scrofula, Eczema, Rheumatism,
Cancer or any other disease of the
blood If YOU have a blood disease,
take remedy which will not injure you.
Beware of mercury; don't do violence
to your system Don't get bottled up !!
Our boz k 5 sent free to any address.
Swift Specific Co :. Atlanta. Ga.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24

Contagious Blood
Poison--the curse
of nankind-is the
most horrible of all
diseases, and has al
W avs b Allied the
doctors. Their pot
a S b a n d mercury
bottle up the poison,
but it always breaks
forth again attack
ing some delicate
organ, frequently
the mouth and
throat, filling them
with eating sores.
SIS s., is the only
known cure for this
disease. 1t is guar
anteed purely yege-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24
Petition.
On LONDON ENI,LAND.

5. W. Philbrick. Agent, skowhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-24
EIy's Cream Balm

II is quickly absorbed.
Gives relief at once.
Opens and cleanses the
Nasal Passages.
Allays Inflammation,
Heals and Protects the
Membrane. Restores
Smell. No Cocaine, NJ
drug. Full Size SOC. ; I
or by mail.
ELY BROTHERS, IS v
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-04-20
To cnre a Cold In One Day.

Take Laxu,ive Dron,o Quinine Tablets.
All Druggists refund tho money IL it. fails
10 cure. as. For sale by Exams Phat-
!lsGy.
STRAYED OR STOLEN-Fmm An.
derson H., April 2nd. 1898, nnc Brown
Softer Dog Pup . months o'd. iI-.vy coat
OF hair, all four fee; whi,c. White on
breast. small white stripe bstween eye.
Any inform alton concerning him or his
return to w. g. Martin. at J s. Fowler's,
will be rewarded. i3--l
Fine lot of young Jersov's in milk and
To come in soon from, $35 90 70 80 90 each.
j. G.. Stribiing, Pendleton, S. G..
No hardware house in America can beat
the old established firm ri Sullivan Hard
ware Co. in quality OF goods and advanta.
gee in prices. Especially now on ITarsows
and Hoes
The farmer who fails 10 interview Sui
Ivan Hardware Co. on Hoes and lIarrows
Is standing in his own light.
For the best plu,nbir q 20 to Osborne &
Clinkscalss.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-04-20
A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mes. Ada
f Hart, of GrotoD, S. d.. Was taken
with n bad cold which settled on Try lungs;
cough ret in aud finally Terminated in
Consumption. -Four Doctors gave me up,
saying l could live but n short time. i
gave myself up 10 my Savior, determined
if could not stay with my friends on
earth l would meet my absent ones above.
My husband was advised To get DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds. / gave it n trial. took in all
eight bottles. 1t has cured me. md thank
God l am saved and now Il we'll and heal
thy woman Trial bottles free ut Hill
Orr Drug Cos Drug Store. Regular size
5Oc. aud $500 Guaranteed or price re-
funded.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-04-20
LOCAL NEWS.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1893.
THE 7 MARKET.

Corrected by Brown, Osborne q Co.
Strict good Middling Cotton So.
Good Middling Cotton 81.
Strict Middling Cotton 81.
Middling Cotton 81.
Stained Cotton 4 to 5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02
Mayor Haynes New Stable Warmed.

The Misses Haynes entertained q
party of friends at their home on
Western Ave, Monday evening. the
occasion being a little hop in the fine
stable that is in the course OF com
pletion on the beautiful estate of May
or J. Manchester Haynes. The gather
ing consisted of some OF Augusta !
best people, and in the prcttily deco
rated stable. they passed a delightful
evening, dancing to the music of Den
mis- orchestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

day. as was intended when closed,
Thursday.
The poorer shots will be given other
trials at 100 yards. and the better ones
will be given some practice in skirm-
ish shooting.
Adjutant Wade was detailed to
visit Fort Preblc, Monday, and get
what new ideas he could pick up i'm
the manner in which things were con-
Quoted by the troops there. He went
on the 9.i5 train, and returned on the
evening train.
1t is probable that General Richards
and Major Newcomb will visit Cam,
Scribner. today, and see the good
work being done by the Augusta Ca
diets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02
A Communication.

Editors OF the Kennebec journal:
| wish through the columns of your
valuable paper 20 publicly announce
that [ shall support the Republican
party henceforth, and to briefly stat
some of the reasons therefor
/. Hawaiian anneXation.-I have al
Ways believed in the annexation of the
Hawaiian islands and / have lived 20
see them annexed ny Republican al
ninistration in spite II Democratic OPP
position.
>. Cuban teryentioE.--I have been
in favor Of intery ntion by the United
States in behalf Of the Cuban patriots
ever sine" their last revolution and |
have iiVed>to see a Democratic admin
istration ignore this question and a Re
publican administration intervene in
such Il way as tn assure the freedom
of cuba from Spanish oppression and
| have perfect confidence ihat the pres
ent administration VIII meet every
question connected with the settlement
Of the war with Spain in Il manner sat
| is attcry to the American people.
,. Bime:allism. have always h,-
lieved in an enlargement of our cur
rency through the coinage of silver,
and | have lived to see the Republican
party coin the seigniorage silver. and |
believe now in view of developments.
| both foreign ana domestic, since tn
! campaign of 1896, that the only safe
way in which more silver can be added
10 our currency is through the coinage
of a limited amount through purchase
coinage. whereby the government in
! IL.
difference between the bullion and the
coinage value. | am, however, CON
WINGED that the Republican party Is
fully competent to settle the silver
question in way consistent with the
best interests of the country.
4. Tariff.-Tariff reform as exploited
by the Democratic party resulted in
bond issues noated by syndicates 20
meet the deficits which resulted there
from. / believe it is necessary under
our present revenue system. to raise
money enough to support the govern
mcnt by a tariff and that protective
rates sufficient to protect our indus
tried are proper. l believe that the
place to fight for such protective
tariff as will protect the people from
the encroachments of trusts is inside
the Republican party.
V. Prohbition.-I have always be-
leved in the prohibitory law and its
national enforcement and am opposed
to the repeal of the same as adVo-
Gated by the Democratic party Of
Maine.
l wish to say finally that ! was
| brought up Republican. but when |
| graduated from college ] believed it -
| be my duty to oppose the party OF my
| youth on account of the liberal ideas
which | imbibed from my college
course. | have been sincere in my op-
position and that same. sincerity no"
| impels me to return to the Republican
party whose principles and policies
now believe are cocval with the bes
and highest interests of my country.
GEORGE c. SHELDON.
Augusta, August !. 1898.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

Hear F. A. Marden the East side
shoe man talk in his ad. If you are
needy or in need Of boots ana shoes
his ''knccd" ad will be pleasant sur
prise to you as it mentions lots of
goods at half Price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02
Band Concert. Tonight.

The regular band concert for this
week Will he held al the band stand
at Monument park. this evening. at 80
O'Clock. with the following programme:
March. pride of the Army"
NJ, II. Andrews
Overture. The Amazon. Nicser
Concert Polka. Entire Act" StimsOn
Dance, "Ddrktown Bellies. Pauiscn
NEGRO sketch)
NaIse DiConcert, "Loin du Bal
L. GIllct
The Ragged Rapscallions. Bell
TWO Step. The Arrival Of the Bride.
Theo f. Morse
Star Spangled Banner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-02

The @. O. c. Club, composed of many
Of Augustus most estimable young
ladies. went To Ocean Point, Monday
morning. where they will pass their
annual outing at the Ellis cottage.