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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-31
THEY ALL DEMAND IT.
And Skowhegan, Like Every Other
City and Town in the Union,
Gets II.

If an ordinary business man who is
sound enough financially, but is a little
cramped for current funds, applies at
bank Tor line of discount he has to con-
form to certain rules and regulations.
The maker of the drafts or notes, the
Endorsement, the due date and the
amount are carefully scanned If the
said makers or indorseIs are outsiders
some means is taken to obtain their
financial standing or rating, and then,
and not till then, is the paper negotiated
or rejected. It's the same with medi-
cinal preparations, outside endorsement
has to be looked up and rated before it
can pass muster with the home indorse-
ment. People We know or whose local
standing can be readily obtained furnish
the gilt edged article. Doan's Kidney
Pills are Endorsed in Skowhegan by
Skowhegan residents. No need t. in
vestigate indorsation made in some 9TH
er community. All that is published is
the pure home spun article. Take this
case:
Mr., L. l.. Morrison of II Water Street,
Milburn Block, says II am convinced
after using Doan's Kidney llls that
they are a remedy which can be relied
upon. About year ago or over, | fell
on the icy sidewalk, landing fiat on my
back 1t did not seem 10 hurt me much
and got right up and went on my way
as il nothing had happened. Shortly
after marked symptoms of kidney trou-
Bile developed. | got Doan's Kidney
Pills, down stairs in Patterns drug store.
The first dose made some slight i'm
provement and ! was actually relieved
some in three hours. After used that
box | got another and am pleased with
the result. ! met a friend who had kid
ney complaint bad, some time ago, and
| asked him if he had ever used Doan's
Kidney pills. He replied, NO l
said to him, well, you go and get box,
they will do you good, for they have
helped me. You can refer to me and
state that endorse noan's Kidney Pills.
| can be found in my office at any time
and will always have minute to give
lnquirers my opinion.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by all
dealers, price 80 cents. Mailed by Eos
ter-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y. Sole
agents for the U. S.
Remember the name DOAN'S and
take no substitute.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-31
STATE AND GENERAL.

The government II senior Sagasta las
been sustained by The recent election Of
members Of the ortes. His majority is
estimated at 200 OF more.
The first great battleship ever launch
ed from private yard IN the south,
glided into the James river at 1902
O'Clock, Thursday morning, the 23th,
at the plant of the Newport News ship
Building d Dry Dock company, and was
followed at II 81 O'Clock By second
ship the exact counterpart Of the first
one, except in name. They were chris
tened respectively, the Kearsage and
the Kentucky, proud and historic names
that have just representatives in the
splendid fighting machines put ahoat
that day.
The Governor and Council, Thursday,
listened to the pardon case of Walter
Annis of Waterford, confined in the Au-
burn Jail for larceny, and granted him
pardon. The tabled cases of Marshal
Dyer of Portland and Anna La Fontaine,
an inmate of the Hallowell industrial
school, were acted upon and pardons
granted both. The nominations by the
Governor, including two associates JUS
tees OF the supreme bench were ap-
proved. George Stafford was appointed
the Judge of the Hallowell Municipal
Court.
Gen. Charles " Roberts died at his
home in Bangor, at o'clock, Thursday
last, of cancer of the stomach, compli-
Gated with other ailments. He was
nearly 50 years old. The deceased was
native of Old Town, Me, but lived in
Bangor, most of his life. He was twice
the Democratic candidate for Governor,
in 1870 and 1875, both times defeated;
and was collector of customs at Bangor
from 1887 to 1891. He was colonel of
the End Maine Regiment in the Rebel
lion, and later breveted brigadier gen.
eral for gallantry on the field. His wife
and two daughters, and two sisters, one
of whom is the wife of Chief Justice
Peters of the supreme court, survive
him.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-31
Discovered by a Woman.

Another great discovery has been
made, and that, too, by lady in this
country. Disease fastened its clutches
upon her and for seven years she with
stood its severest tests, but her vital
organs were undermined and death
seemed imminent. For three months
she coughed necessarily and could not
sleep. She finally discovered a way to
recovery by purchasing of us bottle of
DR.. Kings New Discovery for consump-
tion and was SO much relieved on tax,
lug first dose that she slept all night,
and with two bottles has been absolutely
cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz. y
Thus writes W. c. Hamnick Il Co. of
Shelby, N. G. Trial bottles free
AT Pattens' Drug Store, c. w. Folsom,
Proprietor.
Regular size soc. and S1.00. Every bot
tie guaranteed.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-31
A most remarkable document has re.
Gently been laid at the feet of Queen

A most remarkable document has re-
Gently been laid at the feet of Queer
Victoria, signed by 104,3s8 of her Scot
fish subjects. 1t is in protest against
the 'official misuse of the national
Names" in violation of the treaty oi
union of 1907, and to the imaginary hurt
of the national honor of Scotchmen. BY
the treaty the two kingdoms were to be
thereafter known as Great Britain. But
what are the facts? With the perss
tence of their race, the petitioners set
forth long array of treaties, State pa.
pers, speeches from the throne, ETC., in
which the words England" "Englisb, "
English men, are used instead OF
"Great Britain" British" and Brit
ons." This, say the petitioners, is a
grievous wrong to scotland, as implying
her subsection to England.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-31
BuckiIn's Arnica Salve j..

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box.
For sale at Patterns Drug Store, C.
w. Folsom, Proprietor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-31
A Sure Something for Nothing

The only time We are sure that our
readers get something for nothing is
when those who are sick or out of health
accept the great offer of free consultation
by letter OF DR.. Greene, "a Temple Place,
Boston, Mass. who is beyond doubt the
most famous and succ, ssful physician in
curing disease. You can write DR..
Greene about your case aud he will send
you his opinion, advice and fully explain
your disease, free. If you follow his
directions cure is sure.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-31

Mrs Straight: My daughter has been very
carefully brought up.
Col Blunt: But notwithstanding. madam,
find her a very interesting companion.
Ten thousand demons gnawing away at ones
vitals couldn't be much worse than the fortunes
of itching piles. Yet there's cure. Doan 8
Ointment never fails.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-31


always ready and always responsive. He
paid d tribute 10 the crew and said that
q qdieter, better natufed lot Of men he
had never known OH board ar vessel
In which ne had served
He had no fault to find with the behaV-
ior Of any officer or man at tho TIM q
the disaster. ard considered thelr run.
duct admirable On his examIuati n
by The court Captain sigsbee saId that
the highest temperature he esuld -
member Wa i l.. but thai Wa IN the "a
ter magazine the temperature IN t.
forward magazine being cons .derab =
lower. Thor a. no loose powder keff
In the uaeazIne. All the coal bunkere
we're ventilated through air tube- eY=
amined weekly by the chief engineer
and were connected electrically To- the
annunciator near his cabin dor TIL
forward Goa bunker on the port sid
was full. IT, forward coal bunker on
the starboard side VAS half full and 1t
was in use at the time of the explosion.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-31

We, the undersigned, agree TO refund
the money on fifty-cent bottle of
Greene's Syrup of Tar il it fails to cure
your cough or cold. We also guarantee
twenty five cent bottle TO prove salts
factory or no pay. 6 mo 40
II. W. CUSHING, BIXBY & BUCK.
W. H. FULLER. c. w. FOLSOM.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-31

There may be no red letter days in the
printers life, but he can always count
on a blue NJ onday.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-31
LOOK AT leeo-lees LOSSES.

To
acknowledge this with
the ntlemanl
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-31
NOW COMBINED

Have furnished protection to the Citizens of Somerset County
Some the Companies 100 DID, No has
lost by failures With this the Oldest and Largest Agency
in the County, you Insure at Low Price it costs
in small 80 to 40 of these latter fail
every year. Think these facts when seeking indemnity
against loss by Fire, Life or Accidents.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-31

Some men prefer the joys they are af-
ter here to the prospective joys of the
hereafter.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-31

Aroostook Herald: The rect mt action
of Governor Powers In appointing Col.
w. II. Fogler associate Justice of tile
Supreme Judicial Court, has the strong
and hearty approval of the whole State.
Governor Powers has made no mistake
in this matter. He made no mistake
when he decided that he could not re-
appoint the Judge whose term expires
this week. He made no mistake when
he selected Col. Fogler for the position.
The Governor has right to feel satisfied
with his course in this udgeship matter
for 1t has received the seal of public APP
proval. For many years, Col. Fogler
has been prominent and leading men,
Der of the Knox county bar. He Is an
able and we'll read lawyer, and stands
high in his profession. He will make a
most excellent Judge, and have the re-
spect of all classes. He is man of I'M
blemished reputation, In all respects.
The two-year-old son of w. l.. Furga-
son, of Bolton, Miss, had whooping
cough, AFTER several physicians had
prescribed for him, without giving re-
lie - writes Mr.. Furgason, 'T persuaded
my wife to try % cent bottle Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The
first dose had the desired effect, and ia
forty. eight hours he was entirely free
from all cough. | consider your remedy
the best In the market, especially for
children and recommend it at all times"
The 25 and 30 cent sizes for sale by
Horatio w. Gushing, druggist.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-09

to be elected commander, and for the
junior vice commander to be advanced
to senior vice commander, so that the
real contest at each encampment was
over the election Of a new Junior vice
commander.
For once the old order Of procedure
was set aside, and two complete tickets
were placed in the field. The regular
ticket was headed by the senior vice
commander, John e. Gilman, of this
city, the junior vice commander, Peter
B. Smith, being nominated for the senior
vice commander, and Silas A. Barton
for junior vice commander. Opposed to
this ticket was the one advanced by
those who were against the old order:
Department commander, William H.
Bartlett, Post 10; senior vice command
er. Joseph f. Bartlett, Post 1852; junior
vice commander, George M. Fdske, Post
1872
From the opening of the convention
there was considerable excitement, ana
while the proceedings were conducted in
an orderly manner, one or two votes on
minor contests showed the convention
to be nearly equally divided.
The encampment opened in fremont
temple this morning at 10 o'clock, Com
mander Deane presiding, Prayer was
offered by Department Chaplain Gibbs.
The committee on credentials report
ed. The membership Of the encamp-
ment is about 100. There We're some alb
sentees, but the number present was
between 500 and 600, entitled to vote
and act in the proceedings. The depart
ment commander in his report reviewed
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-09
j. M. DEANE,
The retiring department commander.

the work Of the year. showing there
were 212 posts on Dec. 81, 1897, and the
number of comrades 22,00S, a net loss of
905 The commander referred to the G.
A. r. post at Brockton, which has had
its charter annulled, saying sit should
be borne In mind that the charter of
Post 10 was not annulled simply be-
cause it failed to elect it's representa-
tives in December, 1896, but for this and
other reasons coupled with 1t, one of
which was its persistent refusal to obey
the lawful order of the constituted au-
thority Of this department"
The working expenses OF the depart
ments for the year show a decrease of
S106S so, and / think the time has come
when we can safely reduce our per cap
tia tax from "a to 90 cents.
The report of the assistant quarter
master general showed a cash balance
on hand Feb l. 1885, of 1896, a gain for
the year OF $500. The receipts from 9TH
er sources for the past year were $6292;
and the expenditures $5491
1t was recommended that the expenses
of the department commander and the
assistant adjutant general, IN attending
the next national encampment. be paid
by the department; that the sum of $500
be appropriated for the travelling ex-
penses of the department officers, includ-
ing the council of administration, when
on official duty; that the assistant adj
jutant general be paid a salary of $1,000
per year. and that he be allowed the
sum of 5000 per year for clerk hire; that
no bills be paid by the assistant guar
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-09
BARTLETT CHOSEN
Commander of Massachusetts,
Department of the G. A. R.
REGULARS WERE DEFEATED.
Worcester Candidate Beat Gill
man by 90 Majority.
The Expected Contest Between Life
Members and Elective Delegates
Developed at Annual State
Encampment.
REGULARS WERE DEFEATED

Boston, Feb. S.-The first session of
the thirty-second encampment of the
Massachusetts, department of the G. A.
r. resulted in the anticipated contest
between the life members of the body
and the elective delegates. The former
collectively were termed ''The house of
lords in the contention of the depart
ment commander with former Fletcher
Webster Post 10, of Brockton.
The test of strength came upon the
choice of officers, and the regular ticket
for the principal offices was defeated by
a close vote. and William H. Bartlett of
Worcester was elected department COM
mander by majority of 26 votes, over
john e. Gilman Of this city.
The victory of the "antis' is consid-
cred by many as the elimination of the
agitation which Fletcher Webster Post
Of Brockton began about two years ago.
1t has been the custom each year for
the senior vice department commander
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-09
SALISBURY SPEAKS.
No One, He Says, lnfringed on EngIand's
Treaty Rights.

London, Feb. S.---The fourth session of
the fourteenth parliament Of Queen Vic
toria and the twenty-sixth of the United
Kingdom was opened, by commission,
at two o'clock this afternoon with the
customary ceremonies.
The queens speech declared Eng
lands relations with other powers con-
tinued friendly. 1t touched upon the
Turko-Greek peace treaty, the attempts
to secure autonomy for Crete, affairs in
Egypt and the upper Nile, the troubles
on the indian borders, and other mat
tiers already fully discussed in the pub
lie press.
Before the reassembling Of parlia-
ment, the usual party of beef-eaters, ac-
companied by Chief Inspector of Police
Horsley, made the customary search for
imltators Of Guy Fawkes.
On the reassembling of the house Of
lords, the new peers were introduced.
The Prince of Wales and the Duke Of
York were among those present
The Marquis of Salisbury spoke in re-
ply to a speech by Lord Kimberley. The
first announcement which provoked
Hear, hear" was that before many
months he hoped that their efforts in
Egypt would result in the capture of
Khartoum.
When the premier reached the QueS-
ton of China, there was a murTnur Of
expectancy, and the pacific assurances
he gave were received with evident APP
prevail and relief. The Marquis Of Sails
bury said:
II may say there is no effort which
this country would not make rather
than lose Its treaty rights. At the same
time, NO one has evidenced the slightest
intention Of infringing those rights.
''In regard to the loan, 1t is true that
we suggested as one Of the conditions,
the opening of Ta-Tien-Wan as a treaty
port China made some objections, and
finally, as a compromise, I, on the 18th,
suggested that the matter be left in
allegiance until the railway reached Ia
Tien-Wan, when it should be opened as
a treaty port. Sir Claude Macdonald,
the British minister at Pekin, replied
the next day that China accepted this,
and since then have heard nothing to
the contrary. The old question on the
loan is still negotiating"
The marquis added: 81 have received
spontaneous assurance from the Rus
SIAN government that any port they
open in China will be open to free com
Ynapca -
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-09
PROPOSED CAPE COD CANAL
Willard Rowland Explains Importance of
the Project.

The committee on harbors and public
lands this morning gave a hearing on
| the petition of ex-Representative Will
lard Rowland of Chelsea, for the CON
struction Of a canal across Cape Cod
by convict labor.
which submit to you is the construc-
ton of great public work. One cannot
estimate it's importance to the commerce
of the state. If New England Is to hold
its place of Industrial supremacy, the
base of manufacturing fuel, must be
supplied to her at the lowest possible
cost. There are today seven million
tons of coal, at least, used north of the
cape. If it can be brought TO us water
borne by a route shorter, less hazard
Gus, and therefore quicker and more
safely, we shall have that chiefest ele-
ment of our prosperity at minimum
Of cost. The opening Of the canal will
place us 70 miles by water nearer by q
practically inland route to the CONNER
cial centres south of us, and to the coal
fields of Pennsylvania.
Great as are the commercial advant-
ages which must flow from the con
struction of the canal they are more
than outweighed by the humanitarian
considerations involved. The loss of
life and property suffered from storm
and shipwreck shown by statistics
makes one feel as he reads them that the
commonwealth has too long neglected
the performance of a public duty
Insurance rates would be cheaper up
on all vessels and their cargoes, and
thus all elements would combine to
compel the lowest freight rates for New
England.
One cannot fail 20 be impressed with
the Importance of this waterway in time
Of peace, and one can bat see more
clearly Of how vast Importance the con-
struction is to the nation in time of war
there would be an inland waterway
from Chesapeake Bay along our most
important coast line.
1t is proposed to construct this work
by the state, and when, by the tolls
paid into the state treasury as sink
ing fund, the cost of the work, including
the maintenance of prisoners while so
engaged shall have been repaid to the
commonwealth, it shall be opened free
to the commerce of the world
There are in the prisons of this state
laboreas available for this work, of
whom about 40 per cent only are now
employed in productive enterprises. and
whose average earnings are less than
81 per week. Such employment as |
suggest is not new and untried expe-
riment Monuments of the wisdom and
prudence Of the policy are found in the
great public works which have been
constructed in Great Britain by convict
labor at Portsmouth, Chatham, Port
land and Fairfield.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-09
HOLY cross ALUMNI.
Third Annual Dinner of the Connecticut
Graduates.

New Haven, Conn, Feb. S.-The third
annual dinner of the Connecticut
Alumni of Holy Cross College took place
at the New Haven House. tonight, and
Rev. John f. Lel1y, president of the col
lege, Rev. P. Mckinney, also Of Holy
Cross, were the guests of honor.
A business meeting preceded the ban
quet, when officers of the association
were elected as follows: President, Rev
William R. Rogers, Stamford; vice pres
ident. Rev l.. Fitzsimmons, New Hart
ford; secretary, Rev. ]. J. Curtin, Wat
erbury; treasurer, DR.. T. Kean, Hart
ford; executive committee, H. j. Mark
ly, New Britain; Thomas Irvine, Water
bury; J. j. Clerkin, New Haven, and DR..
w J. Corcoran, Brooklyn.
There were Is covers laid at the din
ner. The post prandial exercises were
presided over by the president-elect, and
were of an entirely informal nature
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-02-09
WoMAN's RELIEF CORPS.


Members of the Woman's Relief Corps
gathered at the Peoples Church early
in the forenoon. The proceedings fol-
lowed very closely those of the Grand
Army. The convention was opened with
prayer by Mrs. Usher. Mrs. Water
man, the president, addressed the con-
vention.
She said, among other things: with
pride 1 can say to you that Massachus-
sets is still the banner department.
The gain in membership has not been
large, but that we have gained is
worthy Of note Number of members
Jan. /, 1897, 14040: number of members
Jan. l, 1898. 14,117; total gain over all
| possible loss, IT,
Department Secretary Mary E. Elliott
reported that the amount expended for
the relief fund was $7627 Al; turned over
to posts. $7585.6S; value of relief other
than money, $2771.S7. The largest corps
is Gen. Lander of Lynn with 1888 men,
bers.
The department has no liabilities. It's
assets amount to S3477.75, of which
! $227b.67 IS cash in the funds. Its total
receipts for the year were $12,42255; its
| expenditures $40 146.48. There We're 6O63
members who actively participated last
year in the decoration Of the graves of
1882 soldiers
Mrs. Mary G. Deane chairman of the
memorial fund committee, presented a
report. For relief of army nurses and
soldiers widows, $1,000 has been expend-
ed. A service in memory of members
who have passed away during the year
was held.
Mrs. Sarah L. Mecuen reported that
AIT credential cards had been received.
Mrs. Goodale reported for the soldiers
home committee. and read letter from
Mrs, Emma B. Lowd, who for the first
time, is absent from the convention.
Mrs Bray read message to be sent
to Mrs. Lowd with a beautiful floral
gift, offered by the convention.
Addresses were made by Mrs Martin,
national president and Mrs. Atkins, ma
tional senior vice president.