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The Mena star., 1899-07-20
Eloped with a Catholic Priest.

Springfield. Ill.,, July lG. Michael Steinifer, town marshal of Steinauer, Neb., arrived in Springfield yesterday Ill search of his sister, Mrs. Henry schmidt. who eloped with Rev. Father Joseph Rhianhart, q Catholic priest oi the Nebraska town.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20
FLOOD SUFFERERS DYING.
Dr. Dillinger Reports Bad State Of Ali. fairs in the Brazos Valley Since
 the Flood Has Receded.

Galveston, Tex, July 16.-Dr. Dn- linger reports that there have been more deaths in the Brazos valley sinca the flood than there were by drowning He is in charge at Duke, where 1, ,50o refugees are still quartered. He has 70 patients on his hands, and he says his hospital accommodations are not adeouate to the demand. He says tbe malarial is of very bad form. The water has not receded enough to per. nit many of the homeless to return to their farms. The difficulty the doctors have to contend with is accentuated bv the fearful crowding in the hamlets that have been converted into refugee camps. He illustrated a case at Duke where 43 white people were living in one box ear. Seven of the 43 were i'll vet the doors were closed at night to keep out the mosquitos, which were breeding by the millions, owing to the presence of so much stagnant water.
 The indications are that the worst is vet to be told of the food. To improve the sanitary condition at Duke two dozen large wash tubs, which can be improvised for bath tubs, have been shipped there, and males will be given an opportunity to bathe one day and females the next. A tank ear with pure artesian water from Alta Loma will be sent each day to supply fresh water to the people, and medicines, a diversity of food and clean clothing will be plentifully provided.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20
For Misusinr the Mails.

Topeka, Kan, July 16.-Robert Sem eclSer, a farm hand at Smithville, Mo-, was brought here and lodged in jail. He is wanted for sending an obscene letter through the mails to Miss Lena Brown, of Udall, Kan. Senecker was in love with the girl and she tilted him. He then began to send her ob- iectiona ble letters
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

Kansas City, Mo, July 16-In the controversy between the Schwartz schild S Sulzberger Packing company and it's employees all indications Sat urday pointed to an early settlement, with the advantage in favor of the company. The disposition of the man. agement is to discipline" the men and unless in doing so it arouses antago- nisms there is every reason for expect ing settlement that will enable the plant to resume work at an early date. The Beef Butchers union agreed to accept the ultimatum of the com pany, published on Friday, in which the union was told that it must make its members who refused to abide by the scale made by the com pany and d committee of the union come to terms or the house would be turned into an ''open" house, notrecog- nizing the union. There was much debate on the subject and some mem- bers. about 30 at first, though the number soon dwindled, were in favor of making fight. It was finally agreed that the union would not stand by the men who refused to work under the agreement made Wednesday,. There were only IS of these men, the jumpers, fell cutters and leg breakers, and their reason for striking was that all the other mem- bers of the union of which they are members received an increase in pay and they did not. Public sentiment in Armourdale, it was said, did not sup port the union in this controversy. The merchants generally opposed and the general sentiment of the town seemed to be that the men ought to re- turn to work as soon as possible.
 Miil Bremen Strike for Advance.
 Fall River, Mass, July 16.-The strike of mill firemen for higher wages was inaugurated Saturday, the night men throwing down their shovels at the end of their shift and giving notice that they would not re- turn at night. The day men stopped at three p. m. There are 40 cotton cor porations in this city, but the Ameri- can print works, the iron works and the Seaconnet mills were not involved in Saturdays $ action. It is understood that concessions have been made to the men at the places named.
 Young Peoples Christian Union.
 Lynn, Mass, July 16.-At Saturdays session of the national convention of the Yoyng Peoples Christian union, President Henry N. Fowler, of Cleve- land, was reelected. Other officers were chosen as follows: General secre- tary, Rev. A. ]. Cardell, of South Bos- ton; general treasurer, Louis A. Ames, of New York. O. ]. Buckley, of Chi cago, presented a resolution calling upon the United States congress to re- fuse to seat Congressman-elect Brigham H. Roberts, of Utah, but the resolution was defeated.
 Teachers Sightseeing in California.
 Los Angeles, Cal, July 1e.-The con- vention of the National Educational association having been concluded with last nights sessions, the thou sands of delegates and visitors Satur- day devoted themselves to sightseeing and pleasure. The railroads ran ex- cursions to every point of interest in the southern part of the state
 silk Mills shut Down.
 New York, July 16--The Rhonia silk mills at College Point, L. L. which employed more than 800 hands, has shut down for an indefinite period on account of depression in the American silk industry.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20
That Throbbinq Headache.

Would quickly leave you if you used Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of suf- ferers have proved their matchless merit for sick and nervous headaches. They make pure blood and strong nerves and build up your health. Easy to take. Try them. Only 9 cents. Money back if not cured. Sold by F. c. Savage, druggist.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20
A FriQhtfuI BIunder.

Will often cause a horrible burn, scald or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the best in the world will kill the pain and prompt- ly heal it. Cures old sores fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, all skin erup- tions. Best pile cure on earth. Only 25 cents box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by F. C. Savage, druggist
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

To arouse dormant liver and secure permanent regularity of the bowesl, use Dr. Nj. A. Simmons Liver medicine.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

neWitt's Little Early Risers benefit permanently. They lend gentle as sistance to nature, causing no pains or weakness, permanently curing consti- patton and liver ailments. Egolf Drug Company.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

Mir. and Mrs. B. Lackamp. Elston, Mo. writes: One Minute Cough Cure saved the life of our little boy when ssearly dead with eroup." Egolf Drug Company
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

Henry A. Peed, formerly captain of company l., Fourth Missouri regiment, and George P. Whitsitt, formerly cap- tain in the Fifth Missouri, have been appointed as captains in the new vol untcer army
The Mena star., 1899-07-20
THEPACK|Ng- HOUSE STRIKE
Indications Point to an Early Settle ment of Trouble at Schwarz-
 schild & Sulzberger's.
MILL FIRERER STRIKE FOR ADVANCE.

The National Convention of the Young Pco- pie's Christian Union Elect Officers
 Delegates to the Teachers Convention Finish Their Work and Go Sightseeing -Siik Mills in Long Island Shut Down.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20
FILIPINO JUNTA.
To Be Moved from Hong Kong to Labaan on Account of Being Watched Too
 Closely by American officials.

Manila, July 16. It is reported that the Filipino junta will be moved from Hong Kong to the island of Labuan, a British colony six miles from the northwest coast of Borneo. as the American officials have watched the members of the junta so closely at Hong Kong that the latter have found it impossible to supply the insurgents with arms The transport Warren was to sail Sunday with the Colorado regiment. Maj. Bradley Strong and Mai. Young, of the supreme court, who is going to Utah for vacation, on board. Prof. Schurman will arrive at San Francisco on board the China.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

Pure, clean blood and healthy liver result from the use of DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous little pills.'' They cure constipation, biliousness and sick headache. Egolf Drug Co.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20
No nlcxcle Trust.

Chicago, July 16.-A special to the Record from Anderson, Ind, says: The $S0, ,0O0, 1000 bicycle trust which has been all but completed went to pieces yes terday according to information re- ceived here. The eastern bankers float ing the concern withdrew because of a hitch in the final consolidation.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

In warm weather Prickly Ash Bit. ters helps your staying qualities workers who use it occasionally stand the heat tter and are less fatigued at night. Sold by Jacksons Drug Co.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

Gov. and Mrs. Stanley, of Kansas, have gone to Colorado to find srr1- mer home. Mrs. Stanley and the chil- dren will remain in the mountains un til autumn.
 Try bottle of Red Blood Sarsapa- rilla, at Jackson's drug store. wl6-tf
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

The danger of a malarial atmosphere may be averted by occasionally taking Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver medicine.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20

Sour stomach is one of the first symptoms of coming bilious attack. Cure it with few doses Dr. NJ. A. Simmons liver medicine.
The Mena star., 1899-07-20
silk Mills shut Down.

New York, July 16--The Rhonia silk mills at College Point, l.. L. which employed more than 800 hands, has shut down for an indefinite period on account of depression in the American silk industry.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-25
How to Utilize Buttermilk,

The housewives who always use sweet
milk and baking powder in articles where
such ingredients Of their equivalents are
called for little guess the superior results
which may be Obtained from the use Of
sour milk or buttermilk and soda. If sour
milk is used it must be freshly soured. not
stale; hence, the best time to use it is in
the summer time. But,ermilk is prefer
able all the year round. Biscuits, griddle-
cakes, waifles, cornbreads. mullins, gems,
gingerbread, cookies, etc, are all of them
more tender, delicate and probably more
wholesome (since the majority of baking
powders are adulterated) if they are made
of buttermilk ano soda. A general rule is
one level teaspoonful of soda to one pint
of buttermlk or freshly soured milk The
soda must be first pulverized by rubbing
with knife on the table or breadboard
then added to the flour. to be sifted with
it. 1t is even we'll to silt the flour, soda
and salt together two or three times to in
sure an even bier ding. In a very short
time one learns to gauge the soda exactly
to the acidity of the milk to be used. Bak-
ing powder cannot give the best results in
the class ofaricles enumerated. -HomaR'S
H0Me C0MbaRf0H.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-25
Somerset Pomona.

Somerset Pomona met with North
Somerset grange In Scion, May 8 h, and
it was a dav that will be long rem, inferred
by those who were there as being one of
the many pleasant times that are enjoy
ed by the patrons.
At an early hour the brothers and sis
tiers began to gather at the hall, and Bro
Brown, the worthy master from Pal
myra having rode 26 miles, was the first
to arrive from away soon Others began
to come until there was goOdly mum
Der there. At 10 O'Clock the worthy
master called to order and the vacant
chairs were soon filled. The grange was
opened by a sorg by the choir; after the
business was transacted in the 5h de-
gree, the doors were opened and we
went to work in the 18th degree. Sister
Fl. r. Thompson gave the Pomona n
warm welcome in her hearty manner,
and Bro. Edgar Millay responded ia n
fitting manner. Then the question Are
farmers excluded by reason Of their
calling. from the highest privileges of
educated society" WAS opened by a pa
per by Sarah b. Pierce. She claimed
that since the grange was organized far
mers had been improving in many ways,
and referred to some farmers who had
held high and honorable positions in the
affairs of our country. 1t was followed
by remarks from Bro. X. w. Ellis and
others, and all claimed that farmers had
a right to the privileges of the highest
society. Recess for dinner, to which
about 100 sat down and onsfdering that
it was busy time with the farmers In
getting IN their crops, it was good
number.
At the call of the gavel, order was re.
stored and applications for about 26
were received and they were instructed
in the 9Th degree; song by Bro. and
Sister Longley was encored. After that
the question lowing to the tendency to
extravagant appropriations by our legis-,
lators, and the raising of the officers
salaries, what is the duty of the far
mer?' was talked on by several of the
brothers and some sisters, which was
followed by song by Bro. and Sister
Norton, encored, also two from Bro. S.
p. Tinkham. Remarks from Bro.
Brown, who said that he had been well
repaid for coming over to attend the
meeting, so we feel 1t was good one as
he had to ride over 80 miles. Grange
closed until We meet in New Portland
the second Tuesday in June.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-25
In limo of Influenza.

The handkerchief is the most active
agent in spreading la grippe. The mother
wipes the little patients nose. then thought
essly tn. ks the handkerchief in her belt,
TO be used upon her own or the next small
nose that needs attention, and the results
are just what might be expected, for the
patients expectoration is. of course, alive
with disease germs. The handkerchefs or
cloths may be kept under the pillow, or
in easy reach of the mother, and when
soiled taken to the woodshed and put to
soak in cold water in which a little odor-
less disinfectant (his comes for fifty cents
bottle and can be procured at any drug
gists) has been stirred, then when you
have leisure attend TO them, Iuttng them
into washboiler, more than covering
them with cold water in which pearIine
has been dissolved, allowing TWO dessert
spoonius of the powder to each pailful Of
water used (this is large allowance, but
the disiufectant hardens the water, SO
more is needed), them letting them boil
briskly for about twenty mil utes, when
the disagreeable muous will have been
dissolved so that the articles can be sud-
sed and rinsed very quickly,-a great i'm
provement upon the old method of rubbing
each Shiny piece before putting it into the
boiler.
DO not let the articles boil over twenty
minutes longer might cause them to yell
low.
The disinfectant spoken of above is also
excellent for spraying the p ,tient's room
and for pouring (only very small quantity
down the bowl or vessel.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-25
White Glover.

One of the bad effects of frequently
ploughing and thoroughly cultivating soil
is that this runs out the white clover, which
is one of the most valuable pasture plants
we have, besides also furnishing the very
best pasture for bees The plant is low
running vine, roofing as it spreads through
the soil, yet, being a true clover it rots
quickly when powed under. No one of
the grasses, except blue grass and orchard
grass, will stand drought so well, and as
most OF its roots run near the surface, a
moderate rain revives it, and sets it to
blossoming again. In wet seasons bees
make white clover honey even up to Sep
TENDER, if there are enough dry days for
them to be out. White clover is prolific
seeder, but owing to its creeping habit of
growth the seed is hard to gather and al
ways sells high. 1t will pay to SOW some
on land designed for pasture, and gather
the seed when it occupies the whole land.
If sown with red clover or aisike no white
clover will be seen. But it is there under
the growth of the larger clover, waiting to
make a big growth when they die out
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-25
The Best Seed.

So much depends upon the quality Of
the sted that il pays to make extraoidin-
ary efforts to secure the bet for planting.
Ia the end the best is the cheapest; but
the most expensive is not always the best
Very often il is more matter OF getting
the right seed for the right soil and place
We must be ready to adapt ourselves to
new conditions, and to do this II Is often
necessary to uy plants tina, have heretofore
been unknown to us. In that case the
best seed must come from new varieties of
corn, wheat or vegetables.
The cost of the seed is a matter that
deiers many a farmer from getting the
best. He reasons that his old. WORKOUT
seed will do well enough for another sea-
son. and so he uses it one too many times.
A little extra outlay TOR needed SEED would
probably make difference Of many dollars
in the fall. 1t does not pay to plant year
after year the seed of run-out plants.
which will continue to degenerate until
they are little better than weeds. The
true principle is to bring new seed OF some
kind to the farm every year. and then the
vitality of the crops will not degenerate,
and there will be no great demand for an
outlay OF seeds any one year. 1t is just as
important to keep up the quality OF the
seeds and plants through careful selection
and breeding as it is to introduce new
blood in the live stock each year No
intelligent breeder OF stock would permit
his herd to run down without trying to
stem the degeneracy by crossing the ami.
mails with new blooded animals.
The methods OF collecting and keeping
the seeds are important also in deciding
the success of the crop. Corn, for instance,
left in the crib through the winter until
spring, subjected to alternate free zing and
thawing, loses much of its vitality Treat
ed in this way it can never be expected to
give the hes results. The choicest ears
should be gathered and taken out of the
crib before spring arrives. Then they
should be placed where they will thoroughly
dry before planting time. Sudden changes
in the temperature will not then injure
them. A good deal of seed corn is ruined
by being allowed to freeze and thaw in
crib, or at least the vitality is SO injured
that it will produce unsatisfactory plants.
The value Of care in selecting and keep
ing the seeds of other grains and vegeta-
bles should be understood and appreciated.
As rule one can raise most of the seeds
needed on the farm but if not willing to
give the IT quired time and labor to make
them perfect it is cheaper in the end to
secure them from other sources where their
reliability is know and tested.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-25

Condition of grass fields, very good but
very little winter-killing. Clover has whit
cred unusually well. Season little earlier
than last year. Acreage of grain, IoI per
cent Condition of fruit trees, 100 per
cent Condition of plum trees and other
small fruits, 81 per cent. Local market
prices: hay, 1893, 1925 1899, $3.50;
potatoes, 1898, 90 cents, 1899. 65 cents !;
cream, 1898, IS cents. 1899. 20 cents
apples, 1893 SI.Io, 1899. $I.Io; poultry,
1898, ID cents, 1899, IS cents eggs. 1893,
IL cents, 1899, 10 cents; butter, 1893, II
cents, 1899, II cents; cows, 1898, $35,
1899, S35; sheep, 1893, S. IS, 1899 SO IS;
wool, 1898, II cents, 1899, 10 cents !;
horses, 1898, $50, 1909. SIS.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-25

had little boy who was nearly dead
from an attack of whooping cough. My
neghbors recommended Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. | did not think that
any medicine would help him, but after
giving him few doses of that remedy
noticed an Improvement, and one bottle
cured him entirely. 1t is the best cough
ever had in the house,. L.
MOORE, South Burgettstown, Pa. For
by H. w. Cushing, Skowhegan, and
sullivan Newton, Jackman.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-25

Many old soldiers now feel the effects
of the hard service they endured during
the war. Mr. Geo. s. Anderson of Ross
vile, York county, Penn, who saw the
hardest kind of service at the front, is
now frequently troubled with rheums-
tism. ~ had a severe attack lately" hc
says, land procured bottle of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. 1t did so much
good that | would like to know what
you would charge me for one dozen
bottles" Mr.. Anderson wanted 1t both
for his own use and to supply it to his
friends and neighbors, as every family
should have bottle of it In their home.
not only for rheumatism, but lame back,
sprains, swellngs, cuts, bruises aud
burns, for which it is uuequalled. For
sale by H. W. Cushing, Skowhegan, and
Sullivan Newton, Jackman.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-25
a. f,,rer wbo loe, n &C. ,nnla =,

One farmer who lost fine apple crop
last year expressed the opinion, as a result
of his observations, that the caterpillars
that worked the mischief did not breed
upon the trees but reached them from the
ground. This year he is trying the ex-
pertinent of collar about his tree trunks
which he keeps well besmeared with Goa,
tar preparation. The result of his expert
ments will be watched with considerable
interest.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-25
Easy Plan.

"That young man, said the citizen,
pointing to sharp featured youth
across the street "has made fame both
for himself and this his native viii
lage.
"As to how9' asked the stranger.
"Simply by sending kilograms Of con-
graduation or coincidence. as the occa-
sion called for, to prominent persons.
indianapolis Journal.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-25

medical advice If needed. This medi-
cine is harmless in any condition of the
system and can be taken without the
slightest fear of bad consequences. 1t con-
tains no whisky or alcohol There is not
an iota of anything narcotic in it. The
relief it gives is permanent. In this it
differs from many preparations which
give temporary relief only by deadening
the sense of feeling with narcotics, and
the dangerous stirnulants they contain
create an appetite for strong drink.
When a dealer offers substitute for
DR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, re-
member these facts.
When their diseases are deep-seated
and of long standing, women will find
1t to their interest to write to DR.. K. V.
Pierce, Buffalo, y. Y, who has had won
derful success in curing diseases of wom
en-. he gt0es adzfee fire. and invites all
to write him. Prompt careful and per
sonal attention is paid to each letter, and
the fullest advice Is always given.
AFTER five months of great suffering write
this for the benefit OF other sufferers from the
same affection" says Mrs II. a. Alsbrook, OF
Austin, Lonoke Co. Ark - doctored with
my husband urged me to try DR. Pierce's medi-
ciues-which did. with wonderful results.
completely cured. I took four bottles Of
DR.. Plerces Favorite Prescription, four OF his
Golden Medical Discovery and two walls Of his
Pleasant Pellets"
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-25
THE DOCTOp,S MISTAKE

The doctor made mistake in the num-
Der and called at the wrong house. No
woman calls a doctor after she is once
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-25
TRY ALIENS FOOT.EASE

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. AZ
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
swollen and sweating feet, blisters aud callous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions OF all pain
and gives rest and comfort. Try 1t to-day. Sold
by ali druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial
package FREE. Address, Allen s, Olmstead,
lie Roy, N. Y.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-25
STATE OF MAINE


Treasurer's Office,
Augusta, May TO- 1890.
Upon the following townships or tracts Of
land not liable to be taxed in any town, the
following assessments for county tax Of 1900
were made by the County Commissioners Of
SOMERSET County, on the goth day Of
March, 1900.
East part, No. 2, r. 3, WKR, s22 81
West part, mile strip, No. ?, r. 3.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-05-25
STATE OF MAINE.
Treasurer Office.

ITNdHUINI V7TTTVV'
Augusta, April 80, 1890,
Upon the following townships or tracts Of
land not liable to be taxed in any town, the
following assessments for the State tax Of
1899 were made by the Legislature on the
roth day of March, 1890.