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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-10-26

1t has been a year OF great product
ion all along the line, and the demand
for all products, at once shows the
prosperity of our whole country, and
the intimate connection of one industry
with another. Onr country has mad its
era of boams aud has learned from
the experience; this year, it is we'll con
tent with prosperity, and prosperity
unattended by the dangers of iafl ttion.
There are said to be 10000 Americans
in the rrsnsyaal country, drawn there by
The prospect of gain in the rich gold
mines of that country, Their financial
interests are with the British in the con-
test now going on there. They W mt an
opportunity 10 enter into mining enter
prises there under reasonable laws and
enjoy the privilege of working the mines
and the land they have purchased with
cash, and not be hurdenpd with oppres-
sive taxation. The American is usually
"in it' when there Is gold in prospect,
and he don't relish too much in the way
of restrictions. We expect to see some
of our couutrymen mixed up in this
South African war in some way before it
is over, but our government will stand
aloof as it should.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-10-26
A New Liquor Ruling.

Judge Mitchell of the Auburn munich.
pal court ordered returned TO the Grand
Trunk railroad, SATURDAY. last, carload
of liquors valued at 500, the ruling be-
ing being based on the terms of the in
terstate commerce law. The substance
of the decision is that the liquors were
not subject to the operation of the State
laws actually delivered to the consign-
ees.
This decision is sweeping in its opra-
tions as it prohibits the seizure of
liquors from cars in this State until the
seals of the ears are broken by the rail-
road company and the liquors delivered.
Saturday afternoon by agreement of
the State and Grand Trunk officers n
test of one barrel of the big seizure of
liquors was made 10 order that the ques-
tion might be passed upon by the higher
courts.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-10-26
Longevity In Maine.

There are good number of people OF
ing beyond the century marx, it seems
to us, Is not of SO rare oeeurrauee as IN
former generations. There Is no doubt
but the healthfulness of Maine climate,
pure water and bracing air contributes
to longevity.
The Richmond Bee of last week has
hundredth anniversary of Eben Lam
caster of East Bowdoinham, Maine, on
Monday the l6th inst. The Bee states:
The old gentleman has enjoyed fair
measure of health all along the way and
on Monday appeared happy and carried
his age lightly. Many man of seventy
looks older than Mr.. Lancaster and few
men at eighty have better use
OF their faculties than he. He receiv-
ed callers Sunday and talked clearly
and Understandings with representa-
tives of the press and others who called
to congratulate him on the great event
that would occur on the following day.
In poli les he has always been Repuh-
lican, his vote for president having been
cast for james Monroe. This was Mr..
Monroe's second term, and Mr.. Lancas-
ter was then twenty-five years of age.
He has voted at every election since, his
latest vote for president having been
cast for William Mckinley. AT a special
election held in this district few weeks
since, Mr.. Lancaster rode to Bowdoin-
ham village to cast his vote for> Hon. q.
f. Littlefield. He greatly deplores war,
but is in full sympathy with President
McKinley's policy with reference to the
Philippines.
His home stands Oh the brow of
sharp hill and overlooks Merrymeeting
Bay, one of the most beautiful sheets
of water In this section of the State, and
on this farm Eben Lancaster has spent
the greater part of his days. He was
born on Bowdonham Ridge, about two
miles from where he now resides and
never has been but few miles from that
spot. When about forty years of age he
was united in marriage to Miss Maria
Preble and nine children were born of
the union, eight of whom are now living.
His children, four sons and four daugh-
tiers, passed the day with him Monday.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-10-26

Admiral Dewey has cancelled engage
ments, recently made to visit Philadel-
phia and Atlanta, because such occasions
have proved very trying to his health
and wearing upon his perve force. This
is upon the advice of his physicians, and
is doubtless very sensible advice to fol-
low. He purposes to live very quietly
in his own house at Washington through
the winter. Admiral Dewey deserves
the winters rest and will probably
take il.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-10-26
For the REPORTER:
High School Notes.


Harry Palmer of Cornville, class of 80,
was in school, Monday,
This year the Seniors have decided TO
have their class motto written 10 French.
The motto is Loyal in Everything"
Willie Halves of 80, now of Colby
played on the college team in the last
half Of Saturdays game of foot ball be-
tween The Colby's and University of
Names. He did some very good work.
Mr.. Charles Williams, the agent of the
Redpath Lecture Bureau was In town,
last week, to see if arrangements and
prices could be made for a course of
lectures to be given the coming winter
under the auspices of the High school.
We hope that such course may be Sc.
cured.
The entertainment around the
Stove by the Impersonator, Mr.. II. l..
Conary of Boston, held under the aus
pieces of the High school win be at
Coburn hall, on Friday evening, October
9th. All those who are interested in
the High school or wish to see n good
play should favor us by their attendance.
The foot ball team had game with
the M. G. /. OF Pittsfeld, last Saturday.
1t was the most contested game we have
had thus far; but our team had the
game from the first "line up 1t re-
suited in the score of II to 0, thus main
tanning our honor of the "Undefeated
eleven. Next Saturday we are to play
the GARDENERS.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-10-26
The Railroads of the World.

The length of line in operation in
Europe ut the close of 1897 was estimat.
ed at 1874, 1855 miles, AS compared with
l49, 04S34 miles at the close of 1898.
The length of line in operation in North
and South America at the close of 1897
WAS 237, 40 miles, as compared With
225.526i4 miles at the close of 1893.
The lengC tn of line in operation in Asia
at the close of 1877 was 81 l024 miles, rs
compared with 23,SO93s miles at the
close of 1893. The length of line in
operation in Africa at the close of 1897
was 1864 miles, az compared with
1861 mites at the close of 1893. The
length of line in Australasia at the close
of 1897 was 14,3s334 miles, as compared
with 10 24938 miles at the close of 1893.
The length of line in operation through
out the world at the close of 1898 was
accordingly, 457 65938 miles, as com
pared with l9,933ls miles at the close
of 1893
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-10-26
HOME TESTIMONY.
Can Any Be Stronger, Carry More
Weight or Be More Convinc-.
ing than Skowhegan
Testimony.

Make a mental note of it.
This man is we'll known in Skowhe-
gan.
His veracity is unquestioned.
You are reading local evidence.
Investigating home testimony.
Skowhegan news for Skowhegan peo-
pie.
It's not from Florida or Montana.
Suspicion can't Turk around it.
Honesty is its best characteristic.
Home endorsement it's salient point.
Veteran John f. Farnham of Sum-
mer St., contractor, says: 81 had slight
backache now and then, but paid little
OR no attention to it until | had an
attack of urinary complaint which stuck
to me persistently until was cured by
Doan's Kidney Pills. I heard of them
being sure remedy for all kidney and
urinary troubles so / went to Folsom's
drug store and got box. | used a
second box and that did the work.
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers; price so cents a box. Mailed
on receipt of price by Foster Milburn
Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents for the
u
Remember the name-Doan's
take no substitute.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-10-26

Politics is booming in the First
Congressional district. Mr.. Allen is do
ing some speaking and will be aided
by Senator Frye and Congressman elect
Littlefeld. Parson Mckinney is giving
his attention largely to York county but
it is expected that he will speak later in
Cumberland. Amos l.. Allen will be
handsomely elected, November 9Th, and
those who knew him best concur in the
statement that he will make an able and
efficient representative in the popular
branch at Washington.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-10-26

traffic somew hat. but the track was
cleared during the forenoon.
HE sixth annual encampment Of the
Maine Union Veterans union was held
with Custer command AT Fexeroft, last
week Every one Of the sixteen COM
manis of the department sent delegates.
The officers elected We're; lomman-
der. Rev. j. " Webster Newport;
Chaplain, Virgil D Swce.iand, Palmyra;
drst deputy W. ". Warren, FoNcroft;
second deputy, Lewis selbine, Augusta;
adjutant general sumue, T. Stewart,
Newport; quartermasfer general, Chas.
O. Observation-Disclosures. IL was voted
to hold the next entampmeny at skow-
heuau
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-10-26
S,1sporsauf for Weak Men.

Weak men, suffering from the results Of ORR
pork iadiScretion, ercesses and abuses, hare the
prirle0e Of free consultation and adrict, person
aHv or 6V letter, nth DR.. Greene 81 Tmpie Place,
Boston, Mass, rho is The Norid. famous specialist
in the treatment Of nervous and pirate diseases Of
men. II you cannot cali uriIe the Doctor CONT
denhGHv about your case. Or. Greene Is the DIS
eorerer Of that greatest sstordfre and ridhEero for
peak men, DR.. GreeHe's Nerpurd.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-10-26

There was terrible tragedy in Port
land Thursday noon by which two lives
were cut off in a flash 1t was a case of
murder and suicide in which an illicit
love for woman, passion and strong
drink were intermingled and as usual in
such cases there was only one termina
ton possible. The murderer was Viii
liam Grewer, at one time a well Known
restauranteur in that city, but of late a
cook at the Thornton House on Center
street. The victim was Mrs. Jennie l..
II. Legrow, formerly Dyer, of Cape
Elizabeth. The tragedy occurred at the
house No. 81 Brown street where Mrs
Legrow lived. Grower was man about
40 years old. much addicted to the use
of liquor and had been drinking heavily
when he committed the murder and
suicide The victim was formerly a
teacher, was married about four years
ago to Jacob Legrow of Windham, a
man much older than herself. Her
married life WAS thoroughly unhappy.
One boy was born to her and after
that event she was i'll for nearly year
She separated from her husband soon
after recovering her health and went to
Portland. She was for time IA waitress
at different hotels and boarding houses
At times when in his cups Legrow has
had fierce alterations with Mrs
Legrow, oftentimes on the street. He
has threatened her life so often that
although she lived in mortal terror of
him she did not think he would really
shoot her.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-10-26

Discipline in an army and training Of
vice and severe fighting. This was well
illustrated in the first considerable battle
of the war in Natal. The Transvaal
army is little better than a mob. They
have some good marksmen, but they do
not know how to use artillery and cam
not stand against the thoroughly trained
battalons of the British army whose life
work is to fight and destroy the enemy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-10-26

a Bangor Commercial writer INDUCES
in the following local item Bilkins is
notably absent-minded; once he forgot
his first name while his wife was visiting
down in Rockland and had to call her up
on the long distance telephone to ask her
to remind him of it. The worst of 1t
was that when she replied to his call he
innocently remarked: "Say, my dear,
this is Charles will you be so kind as to
remind me of my first name."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-10-26

The ice shipping season on the Penof =
scot which now has practically closed
has proved dull, not more than "A per
cent OF the stock on hand at the opening
of navigation having been sept away.
Prices have been low. few meu have
found employment and few vessels have
been loaded. In the houses here when
the river opened there was somewhat
more than 100000 tons of ice, estimated
enormously sometimes as high as
$50 900 tons.
OF this amount 81 900 tons was con-
trolled by the kuickerbocker and Con-
solidated lee Companies now joined
under the American Ice Company.
These companies have shipped to date,
from their own aud the contract house,
a total of about 5000 tons. Other ship
mpnts aggregate about 5000 tons. maxi
ing the total leaving the port this year
about 10000 tons.
This leaves on the river about l40 600
tons of ice. On the kennebec there is
about 400, 900 tons carried over and at
points along the coast there are various
amounts, making in all, probably 600 900
tons to be carried over in the State to
the spring of 1900.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-10-26

To Cure a Cough n One Day
To Cure a Cold IL One Day
To Cure Sore Throat IN One Day
To Cure Hoarseness in One Day
Take Clevcl3rd's Lung Healer IS cents.
II IT failsto cure, We Will eheertully refund
vour money. TRIAL size Iree.)
Fred II. WiugADJuggist As Water Street
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-10-26
An UNFAILIEG SIGN THAT
NATURE IS APPEALING /? help


To neglect to purify the blood at this
time means than the annoyance of painful bos and
unsghtly, pimples If these impurities allowed to
remain the succumbs to ordinary Illness and is
unabe to Withstand the many ailments which are SO
prevalent during spring and summer.
Mrs L. GENTLE, 2004 Second Avenue Seattle Wash,
avs: I was afflicted for long time with pmpes which
we're very annoying they disfgured my face earuly
After using many other remedies in vain s. promptly
and thoroughly cleansed my blood. and rejoice In
good complexion which never had before :"
Capt. w III Dunlap of the A @ &
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-10-26

Happy Thought. "Does your father under
stand German" mo" "rhen I'll ask him for
you in German"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-10-26
10 Cure Nervousness in One Week
To Cure Constipation in One Week
To Cure Indigestion in One Week
To Purify the Blood in One Week

Take Cleveland's Celery Compound Tea
25c. If it fails to cure, we will cheerfullJ
refund your money. Trial size free
Fred H Wing, Druggist, As Water Street.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-10-26
.Boi|S and Pin1p|es
Give WARNING.

When Nature is overtaxed, she has
her own way of giving notice that assist
ance is needed. She does not ask for
until 1t is impossible to get along without
Boils and pimples are an indication that
system is accommodating impurities which
they are an urgent appeal for assistance
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-10-26
s. s. s. FOR THE BLOOD

the best blood remedy because purely vegetab.
only absolutely
promptly ur6es the blood and thoroughly ceanses the up
health
letter Bos Sores etc. by direct
forcing outa blood.
address the Swift Specific Atlanta
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-10-26

R. R, Chattanooga. Tenn, writes:
Several bois and carbuncles broke upon me causing
great pain and annoyance My blood seemed to be in
riotous condition, and nothing took seemed to do
any good. Six bottles of s. s. cured me completely
and my blood has been perfectly pure since.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-02

to fill many rapacious maws and reduce
In proportion to the food consumed the
weekly stipend # the worhaday men.
Toward the latest scene of construction
and extensive employment of labor the
course Of the lunch woman takes its will
ing way. The providers Of prpvonder for
this class Of workers are cglorei women,
who have become aStUte in the business
WAYS of the world Their customers are
the colored men engaged in excavations
ard the rougher odd-and-end jobs of the
latter-day building, 4 few moments BE-
fore the l. o'clock whistle sounds its well
come blast to the hungry tuilers, the pie
woman. or more often. women. may be
seen in the offing They come either with
big baskets on the arm, or trundling a
boys express wagon laden with bake pans
and pastr,- platters. filed to overfiowirg.
a strii, of parh. or the heads of num-
her of barrels. 81, as The lunch counters
AMI upon these he WOncn deposit their
kitchen wares. There Is neither time nor
need to arrange then. :enptinGly. The
ditch worker, the hod-Carricr. the follower
of the barrow have nothing of the ep.curc
in their systems. They eat with a will and
with rare enjoyment. no matter how coarse
the food or the manner in which it is
served
4 Profitable Field.
The lunch women are fun of business
They conduct a credit system and carry
on a scheme of bookkeeping and weekend
collections that thorough and unsur-
vigor. Since the Inauguration Of work on
the new building helm. constructed for
The Evening Star lunch women have found
a profitable field at the corner Of 18th street
and Pennsylvania avenue The scenes at
tending the half hour for bodily refresh
mCnt and indulgence in susteuHrce stores
are full of amusing incidents and interest
The campaign against the pies. the Vari-
Gus meat dishes and rare mixtures of food
Is short but effective The women finish
their preparation usually with the first
stroke of L. When the men are summoned
back t. their laEors thirty minutes later
the erstwhllc teeming oven pans have been
scraped clean, the pie plates no long
er hold their morsrls of stuffed pas
cans are but empty vanities. Raking their
utensils disorderly into the tidy baskets
OF half hour before the women wend
their ways home and begin the work of
preparing the next days output. In their
pockets there are no juggling coins. fas-
chatting green goods of the treasury stamp.
In the place of this mercenary commodity
81 little greasy book with te l-talc figures
staring boldly at the scrubbed name of
Jim jackson. Henry Johnson or bill
Williams Jim wasn't feeling well to-
day. so he was charged with but a G-cents'
portion of cabbage and fat pork Hungry
blew himself" however, on dimes worth
OF lean meat and heavy cornbread. topping
off with two sweet later pies rounding
out bill only 4 nickel shy of two bits"
when Pay Day Comes
Saturday is the day of reckoning, when
the good things devoured during the week
pay envelopes from the boss the pie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-02

the widest range Of mouth capacity. But
whats dat. lady?' he added moment
later pointing at a s.eaning dish.
Oats backbone responded this par
t!cu,ar peddl.r, an oId-fashioned mann
my who hal found it necessary to take
into limited partnership younger and
smarter member of her race and sex, whose
particular business was confidential clerk
and bockkeepcr for the firm
Got any cracklin bread today. lady?"
asked perspiring member of the gang
En- PEASANT, the pie woman is always
lady
Yep. How much-cher WANT"
Gimme huff cracklir bread and pot
Ticker to make up a nickels WORTH He
was cheap sort of man. 4 small crap
game of the night before, however had
MADE it necessary to economiZe. For the
benefit of the uninitiated 1t might be added
that cracking bread is made of bits of
Drowned fat mixed in with cOrnmeal Pot
Ticker is the greasy liquor in which cab
bage and fat meat have been boiled. 1t is
a great favorite from Washington to the
south.
Say. Bill. dis lady's got some Yves pbalia
meat called one of the men to a fellow
eater some distance down the row of hun
CRY customers.
Manu." groaned Bill, despairngly. 81
wish I'd know'd it sooner. L certainly
does like IVES phalia."
Poor Bill determined next day to make
the rounds of the women before buying
anything at all.
Hiss F'anny's got mighty nice poultice
today remarked Sam to Henry jackson.
Il cont like that stuff no more" answer
ed the epicurean Henry. Il amt sure what
it's made Of. neither" he added. And the
Others had to admit they. too, were in ig-
nnrance as to the composition of this won
derful conglomeration that looked as
though ii might have been made of any
thing. Its name WAS appropriate, for a
portion completely covered u large tin plate
one of the poultioe women, when approach
ed. would not reveal the culinary secret
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-02

the demand. The sewer and railroad gangs
have their especial favorites among the
alking restaurants, as do the workers on
buildings and other places where excava-
tons and rough work are necessary. The
street paving gangs also have a following
of pie providers and suStenance sellers.
The effect of this latter-day invention, 1t
might be termed. is to do away almost en-
tirely with the old custom Of bringing
IL inches from home which SO long prevail
ed among the common workers. The col
ored brethren have taken the undisputed
lead lin the matter. and at present have a
monopoly of the business. both regards
the woman restaurateurs and the buyers
who take advantage of the convenience.
The white laborers continue to bring their
pals, and at noontime seek a shady spot
and enjoy their food without the hubbub
and the fluster of the pie counter and the
meat pot stand. When the colored men
are served they retire to some convenient
curb or pile of lumber and there loudly
talk as they thoroughly enjoy their rapid
repaSt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-02

woman is not far distant. With her little
book and pencil she reminds Nose" and
"MOke Brown of the little accounts
against them. The darkes pay up bravely,
for they know that in case of default they
will be back-listed by the other fellows of
the gang and will be referred to as
cheap men and refused further food by
the pie women
DO you ever lose any money by trust
ing the menu was asked one of the lunch
women on 18th street yesterday. She was
a sharp-looking yellow woman, with clean
calico apron, a miXed-green straw hat and
pencil stuck businesS-like through the
knot of very black hair making the rear
view of the head.
Some times they goes back us, but
off and get them to settle up" she replied
with an impressive fondness for get"
But suppose they should be fired during
the week and are not to be found pay day."
was suggested.
If they amt gemmen enough to leave
the money for us. why. We have to stand
for the loss. that's ALL came philosophi-
cally from the yender of viands.
THE bigges' loss | ever had vas 30 cents
from man what got rested one night
just fore pay day" she continued. Il
amt seen him yet
When the men drop their shovels and i'm
PIGMENTS with the advent of the meridian
hour they swoop down upon the improvis-
ed lunch counter and call loudly for their
favorite dish, whatever it may be. The
besieged and surrounded women work fast
to supply the furious demand.
"Guessll take a bunch of pig" said one
of the blacklist of the daily customers with