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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfeld, H.,
makes the statement that she caught
cold which settled on her lungs she was
treated for month 10y her family ph y
stefan, but grew worse. He told her she
was hopeless victim of consumption
and that no medicine could cure her.
Her druggist suggested DR.. Kings New
Discovery for consumption; she bought
a bottle and to her delight found herself
benefited from the first dose. She con
tinued Its use and after taking SIX bot
ties found herself sound and we'll; now
does her own Homework and is as well
as she ever was. Free trial bottles of
this great discovery at
{. w. Folsom's Drug Store.
Large bottles so cents and S1.0O
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29
Oldest In Maine.

Miss Thurza Emery, said to be tn
oldest woman in that part of the State,
died at her home in Eliot, Wednesday
night, aged l03 years, I months and 8
days, of paralytic shock.
Miss Emery WAS remarkably alert and
active. In her advanced years she was
able to do sewing and considerable
housework, and was as bright and quick
with her memory rs most people of sew
enty years.
1t was her rare experience to be one
of the bevy of madens who showered
with flowers the pathway of the Illus
trious Lafayette when he visited Ports
mouth in 1922. Her father, John Emery,
was a revolutionary soldier. and her
brothers, John and Nathan, both long
since deceased, shouldered muskets in
the war of 1872.
Miss Emery was born in Kitterv, now
Eliot, March II, 1895. Her father died
at the age of IS; her mother, Prudence
Emery, died at -. The family lived in
the blockhouse on Garrison hill, which
is still standing. In it she was born aud
lived until she was quite a girl.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29

1t is becoming more and more appar-
ent that Spanish ignorance and boast.
ing dragged Spain and the United States
into the struggle of the past summer.
There are hosts OF Spanards who now
give out that they were always in favor
of autonomy for Cuba. There is but an
iota of honesty In the ruling classes of
Spain if their talk indicates anything.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29

A very preemptory note OF instruction
has been sent to the commissioners at
Havana by the authorities at Washing
ton who are not satisfied with the prog.
ress made in the evacuation of Cuba by
Spain. The American commissioners
have been informed that the evacuation
of Cuba cannot be delayed. The bulky
Spanish reply to the first American
evacuation demands received, is anything
but satisfactory to the commission. The
terms and arrangements proposed are
considered preposterous and ridiculous
in many cases. Our government insist
upon the terms of the protocol, that
immed late evacuation be promptly com
piled with.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29

Capt. g. w. Butler and sixteen men
of the Maine signal corps arrived at
Augusta, Saturday morning, from Camp
Wikoff and Cuba. They arrived on the
early Pullman train and Gen. Richards
made preparation TO receive them. The
Grand Army post provided cots for them
to sleep on in their hall and hot coffee
and sandwiches were furnished by the
soldiers aid committee. In June last
Capt. Butler left Augusta with 40 men
and officer. But l6 of them have re-
turned. Some were sent home sick in
July, some are scattered along the route
sick in various hospitals and some went
to Porto Rico. They did the best of
work at Santiago in their line of duty
and with great credit to the State and TO
themselves. Maine men have way of
doing this.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29

The Philippine National Assembly
1t requests the Americans, first, to rec
ognize the independence of the islands :;
second, to establish protectorate over
their external affairs and to induce the
powers to recognize their independence :;
third, to appoint Joint commission of
Americans and Philippines for the ar
rangement of details to reciprocate the
Americans services. This would be a
grand thing for these islands if it could
be made to work, but how would it be
for our own country? Somewhat ex-
pensive, difficult and troublesome, we
think.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29

The publishers of The Youths Com
panion promise a number of attractive
features for the issues of the four weeks
in October. That of October 9th will
contain an article on the Boston subway.
In those of October 18th and 10Th Col.
Henry Watterson will relate stories of
the great orators of the stump. The
issue of October Goth will also contain
two stories, one by Mrs. Margaret Sang
ster, the other by Mrs. Annie Hamilton
Donnell. Lord Dufierin will contribute
to the issue of October 27th, my First
Cruise the account of pleasure trip
wartime.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29
About Specialties.

A speaker at the recent grange meet
ing at Lakewood advanced the idea that
farmers in Maine should run 10 speci-
allies, small fruits, raising frogs, board
ing city horses, etc, etc., and should
not plod along in the way of the fathers
in attempting to raise cattle, sheep,
grain, etc, in competition with the
people of the great West. Where the
writer was seated, among some of the
best Somerset farmers and their wives,
the crude theories of this speaker, 4
young man who never did any farming
in his life, did not go down smoothly.
Hard headed, practical farmers know
that there are not enough specialties
which can be prof, ably used, TO go
around. few can indulge in them but
the great BODY of farmers In Maine and
in Somerset must pursue the usual meth
DDS andraise grain, hay, vegetables,
fruit, stock, sheep, swine and produce
milk, butter, cheese, ETC., in short must
continue to practice nike agriculture or
else go out of the business.
The trouble in Somerset is not that
farmers try to compete with the west in
raising grain and stock, but that many
of them have given up attempting it and
have folded their hands and looked for
some more easy or profitable way of get
ting living or making money.
The forehanded farmers in Somerset
county and in Maine today are those
who have stuck to their farms and raised
neat stock, sheep, hogs, poultry, etc.,
and the feed for them on their farms.
TO be sure there is not great or quick
wealth in this way of doing things, and
it may be "old fogyism', but there is a
good living and improvement of property
with gradual Increase of bank account or
money at interest and clear conscience.
There is health and happiness in 1t if not
large wealth and luxury. The substan-
tals of life If not the frills.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29

General Woodford has formally placed
his resignation as Ambassador to Spain
In the hands of the president.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29

Gen. Garcia of the Cuban army may
be somewhat erratic but is on the right
tack now He is reported as saying at
Santiago that there is now no Cuban
Provisional Government and that but
two men run that machine, and it is no
good. He says Maso is no fighter or
leader. This shows that there is no Gu
ban government. He recognizes now in
Cuba only the L. S. government. Gar
cia ridicules the assembly which is to
meet on October 10th to start up gov
eminent. He says this assembly is a
fake and amounts to nothing. He urges
that nothing but independence will sat
isfy Cuba but he wants Uncle Sam to
hold on for the present.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29
A School Girls
Nerves..

This record is Of especial 2aA.e to Parents. rs n
message from lo9l4g mother aeafclea To tie matters
Of gro0O1ng girls. Il hat1H ua11afl0e Q/ tie utmost
interest and iUlb0yk
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29

Its folly t. suffer from that horrible plague Of
the night, lttAiug pics boan's Ointment cures
quickly and permanently. At any drug store, so
cents.
Il guess il is nothing more than an idle
rumor-' Idle guess no. 1t is the busiest
Old rnmor thai ever happened"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29

Through the omission Of the returns
Of the tow of Arson from the totals Of
Somerset county, in the total governor +
vote given in Thursdays journal, a mis-.
take was made that will change the iotal
plurality of the Republicans to a larger
figure. Furthermore in adding the re.
turns from Mount Vernon to the vote Of
kennebec county, a mistake Of 100 was
made that Was against the Republican
side Of tie count.
The corrected vote as approved by
those who have charge OF the receiving
OF the returns at the secretary Of states
office, show that Governor Powers plu-
rality is =, 30 instead Of -, $50 as given
Thursday
g. Il
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-09-29

The mercantile interests OF the United
States are in favor of reciprocity with
Canada but the numbering and agricul-
tural interests do not want the duty on
manufactured lumber and agricultural
products disturbed. The farmers, to say
nothing of The lumbermen, represent so
large a portion of our population that it
is not at all likely that the American
commissioners will be willing to take
the responsibility for defying their
wishes. But without reciprocity in farm
products there is no chance of recipro-
city at all, for it is a market for her
farm products that Canada wants princi-
pally. A reciprocity confined to manu-
featured goods would hurt her more
than it would help her, and her people
would not consent to ii.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29
GLAD SHE DIDN'T YELL.
When She Found Ont That Her Indus
trious NeiGhbor Was Not COM
hitting Suicide.

A certain East end man delights in doing
odd Jobs about his home. He cuts his grass
and trims the walks, and handles paint
brush like an old master, Carpenter tools
come handy to him, too, and the sound of his
merry saw makes pleasant music for the
negh5ors who have no objection to being
awakened early. In short, he is a clever all
round workman, and decidedly handy to
have about the house,
One day not long ago the woman OF the
house mex! door happened to come out on her
back porch. There she casually looked over
the low fence into the handy mans yard,
What she saw scared her so that she couldn't
move hand or foot. The handy man was ly.
ng prone on his back, his body concealed
beneath his porch, but with his face in strong
relief. He was very pale, his hair was dis.
ordered, and his eyes were rolled up and
fixed in a CHASTITY intentness. Against his
breast he seemed to be pressing some deadly
weapon that glistened as ray of light
touched it.
The woman on the porch tried to scream,
and couldn't. She knew the handy man was
committing suicide.
He painted, his face grew red, and his form
seemed convulsed.
The woman on the porch caught her agon-
ICED breath and was about to let out a 40
horse power yell when she heard the sup
| posed suicide anxiously ask;
isn't it through YET % ,,
eyes," said a voice from above, ut been
yoost through"
About this time the woman on the porch
| understood that the handy man was boring
an auger hole through the floor Of his porch
| that the deadly weapon was an auger, and
that the hired girl was on hand to watch
| the operation
Then the woman on the porch was glad SHE
| didn't yell.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29
PLUGGING THE PIANO.
Mr.. GozLleby Finds Temporary Relief
from the Heavy Pedal by
Simple Means.

at is a familiar fact" said Mr. Gozzleby,
cor it is fact at least familiar to all fond
parents, that children, without exception,
like to play the piano with the hard pedal
on all the time. All children like to make all
the noise they can, in playing the piano as in
everything else. Playing upon the piano
without the heavy pedal does not disturb me
at all but the minute the heavy pedal is put
on am greatly disturbed, and the continued
resounding of the notes fairly racks me.
"Of course, can't be forever saying don't,
and it's ungracious to say it at all, ! suppose,
for why shouldn't the children have their
fun? And so | hit upon the desperate eX-
pedient of blocking the heavy pedal. have
whitfield out a nice little piece of soft white
pine into a plug that just fits into the space
under the pedal in the opening in which it
works, SO that the pedal cannot be de-
pressed.
at has only been there two days now, but
it has been two days of blessed relief. II
can't last much longer, because the children
are liable to ask me any minute what's the
matter-I wonder they haven't asked me
long ago-and of course III have to tell EN-.
but am grateful for the rest have had, and
the respite has given me strength the better
to withstand. for time at least, the uproar
that will surely come when the children dis
cover the plug. IN. Y. Sun.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29
THE ILLS OF WOMEN
And How Mrs. Pinkham Helps
Overcome Them.

Mrs. MARY BoLLINGER, 1101 Mariana
St., Chicago, ILL.,, to Mrs. Pinkham:
AZ have been troubled for the past
two years with falling OF the womb,
leucorrhGa, pains over my body, sick
headaches, backache, nervousness and
weakness. tried doctors and various
remedies without relief. After taking
two bottles of your Vegetable Com
pound, the relief l obtained was truly
wonderful. have now taken several
more bottles of your famous medicine,
and can say that i am entirely cured"
Mrs. HENRY DoRR, No. so6 Findley St.,
Cincinnati, Ohio, to Mrs. Pinkham:
For a long time l suffered with
chronic inflammation of the womb,
pain in abdomen and bearing down
feeling. Was very nervous at times, and
SO weak l was hardly able to do any
thing. Was subject to headaches, also
troubled with leucorrhea. After doc
toring for many months with different
physicians, and getting O relief, / had
given up all hope of being well
again when l read OF the great good
Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound was doing. decided immedi-
ately to give it trial. The result was
simply past belief. After taking four
bottles of Vegetable Compound and
using three packages of Sanative Wash
can say feel like a new woman. |
deem it my duty to announce the fact
to my fellow sufferers that Lydia
T.. Pinkham's Vegetable remedies have
entirely cured me OF all my pains and
suffering. have her alone to thank
for my recovery, for which | am crate
full. May heaven bless her for the
good work she Is doing for our Sex"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29
A FATALITY AVOIDED.
From the Democrat, Goshen. Ind.

When neuralgia is accompanied by dull,
heavy pain near the heart, frequently be.
coming intense, it generally terminates
fatally. Mrs. Nancy Flynn, who lives near
Goshen, Indiana, survived such an attack
and her advice is worth needing.
''In the fall of 49," she said, 81 began to
have trouble with my heart. There was a
sharp pain in my breast which became rap
idly worse. The doctor was puzzled and
put me under the influence of opiates.
These sharp attacks followed one another at
intervals and became weak and had bag.
gard look. was constantly in pain, sci.
dom slept and had no appetite.
AT the end of two years was confined to
my couch most of the time and the doctors
agreed that my death was only matter of
a short time.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29
AN OLD BULLY.
People who live in fear of his attacks.
How to avoid him or beat him off.

the m 10 be always reliable. They arc less
liable TO grippe than other putgatives, ana
although mild in action, they are thotongh
in operation. They are the best family
physic that can be had."-PErER j. DUFFY
Rock port, Texas.
"Uaving used DR.. J, c. Ayers Pills for
wears and thoroughly tested them, both as
a preventive and cure for biliousness'
can truthfully say that believe them TO
be the best medicine for the purpose ane
they do all that Is claimed for them
mo. +, KoLB, Shark, Ark.
Biliousness Is in general but symptom
Of a more stubborn disorder, constipation
CONSTIPATION is the root OF almost All phys
zeal evils, and DR.. J. c. Ayers PMS cure
almost ali these physical evils by going 10
the root. They cure constipation, ana the
consequent maladies, biliousness, heart
burn, palpitation, shortness OF pteatn
sleeplessness, nervous irritabiiity' ioul
breath, coated tongue, and score oil other
miserable maladies that have their ofigLn
in constipation. DR.. Ayers Pits are ,ne
surest and safest remedy for all diseases
of the liver, stomach, and bowels senu
| for DIR. Ayers Curebook and read the story
of cures told by the cured. Free. Address
| the /. c. Aver Co., Lowell, Mass.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29

II biiiousness isn't the bully Of the body
then what isl when once biliousness gets
the upper hand you don't dare say your
stomach is your own. Don't you dare eat
that dish says biliousness, or you'll see
what I'll do" You take the dare and you
do see or rather feel, the weight oil the
bully's revenge. The head aches, not
regular ache, but an open and shut acne
The eyes ache, not with dull, tired ache,
but with an aggressive ache, as II they were
being bored by a gimlet. The. stomach
tremblcs with nausea. The whole head
Is sick and the whole heart Is faint" There
are scores Of hundreds Of people who 1--we
so under the dominion OF this bully bill
iousuess that they don't dare cat or drink
without his permission. There's no need
Of such slavery. DR.. ]. c. Ayers Piils
efectually cure biliousness.
"For fifteen years have used DR.. ]. c.
Ayers Pills, and find them very effective
in all kinds OF bilious complaints. They
ere mild in operation and easy to take.
prefer them to any other pill, and have
vet to see the case where they have failed
to cure."-A. SwANGER, Texarkana, Ark.
"I have used DR.. J. c. Ayers Pills In
cases OF biliousness and general disorders
OF the stomach and bowels and have found
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29
misunderstanding.

House cleaning is duty in every well-reg
the filth becomes painfully apparent. but il
stands to reason that in every day use more
or less dust or dirt accumulate. 1t is so
with the human blood, From the enormous
variety of eatables taken into the stomach,
quantity of useless material is bound to
accumulate in the blood and clog the free
and wholesome flow in the vessels. Every
person, should from time to time have a
,blood-cleaning" and the best cleanser and
blood purifier is Cascarets Candy Cathartic.
We recommend them to all our readers.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29
Over1id II.

honld IKE the building we'll enough" said the
bb oif en- n to the agent, who had spent
"b m,t AZ ! nour showing him over the premises,
;ngs dhn not certain about the surround
"Quiet?" said the agent. "Y Won cana end
d gG9i!eenter place in the whole city,
sun, suppose the newsbovs come around
mere bright and early Sunday morning, lust
wnen a man wants to sleep the soundest
WIN N their yells of 'Mornin' pa.a.a.perl'" >
=, no SIR; newsboys never come on this
T Then | think I'll look little further.
l. want quiet ,neghborhood, but | don't
want one that's dead "-Chicapo Tribune.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29
Can Our Coast he Enectuaiiy Diosk-
adedf

II confidence can be felt in the opinion of
military and naval officers in high places at
the seat of government, such is-t-he vast ex
tent of our sea coast TO blockade ltefiectual.
ly even il our navy and sea coast delen5
could offer no adequate resistance, seems =
be impossible. When blockade Of the bow
els exists, relieve constipation with Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, which conquers dys
pepsia, malaria, rheumatism and kidney
trouble
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29
Try Aliens Foot-Ense.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. Al
this season your feet feel swollen, nervou.
and hot, and get tired easily. If you hav,
smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens
toot-Ease. II cools the feet and makes walk
ing easy. Cures swollen and sweating feet
,blisters and callous spots. Relieves corns anc
bunions of all pain and gives rest and comfort
Try 1t today. Sold by all druggists aud shoe
stores for 25c. Trial package FREE. Ad
dress, Allen S. 0lmsted, lie Roy, Y.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29

1t would astonish you to know how much
the death rate of Teething Children has
decreased in all the large cities since Dr.
MQtetS TEETulNA (Ieethip loudcls) have
been used. TEETulNA Aids Digestion, Regu.
lates the Bowels, makes teething easy, and
should be given by all mothers.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29

y, Old Gotrocks (savagely) that!
You mean to tell me that you really love INV
daughter for herself alone?" Young Hard
up ltremulously)-"Y .es, sir; but think |
could learn to Hove you, t-too, sir - in
t't-time, sir."-Vanitv Fair.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29
A Child,s Understanding.

Teacher-Now that you have taken part in
the Memorial day exercises, can you tell me
what the especial significance of this day is
why we keep it as we do?
Tommy Jones-We have Memorial day so
the boys can have their road races and the
magnates can work in two ball games.-Chi.
cago Evening News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29
Just Like n Man.

"Our nation" the orator rehearsed before
the mirror. went forth with bread in one
hand and the sword in the other" isn't
that Just like man." his wife interrupted
him to ask; "a woman would have taken a
bread knife. indianapolis Journal,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29
The Intellect.

The intellect is the dignifc1 faculty
1t will not run, but insists on marcel
ing, keeping step in orderly process
Rev. Frank Crane, Methodist, Chicago
Ill.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29
The Genuine Thing.

Sturgis had been visiting without any
other member of the family. The evening
after his return his little sister asked him
II he had said his prayers every night. "No,
not, once replied Sturgis; 81 had really
truly vacation. judge.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29
Multiplying Chances.

Jeweler-That's the seventh engagement
ring I've sold you this week.
Customer-Yes; our regiment goes south
next Sunday and want to be sure OF wife
when my two years are up.-Jewelers
Weekly.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29

Fits stopped free and permaTnent'y Gu
No fits after first days use OF Dr. Mo-
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial hottx6
treatise. DR.. Kline, 933 Arch St, Phllap Ia
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29
Drumming Him Hard

He-Ah, yes, know I'm my own worst
enemy.
She-Oh, you egotist!-Chicago Evening
News
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29

They say everything is Of uss, OF whsl
pse Is The MOSQUITO? And Of what use ~ 'ssA
MESQUITE bar when the mosquito wants
get at you?-Atchison Globe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29
non,t You slcepr

Fiery ialler es iookn' for soft SNAP, and
efery soft snap seem to be dodSn' lax deck
ns,-Denver Times-Sun.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29

Cycling is such healthful exercise that
n cyc,ist hardly ever feels run down unless
a roadhos drives over him.-L' a. W. bu''
letin
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29

Piso's Cure for Consumption has saved me
many a doctors bills. Il; Hardy, top
Iins Place, baltimore. Md, Dec, ., '9i.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29

Trouble is visitor that walks in without
knocking, for it is pretty well acquainted
erywhere.-Denver Times.Sun.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29

The young woman who possesses ml,li 81,
certainly has a good 6gure.-Chleago pa'y
News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-07-29

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c