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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-07-06
Browns Corner.

Mrs. Lillian Purington is entertaining
company this week.
Farmers are fastening their hoeing to
begin haying soon after the Fourth.
Mr.. W. A. Mcfarland has been enter.
tanning his sister the past week.
Mrs. Kitte Barnes returned on Mon
day evening of last week, from visit
with relatives In Lowell, Mass
Mrs. Nina Butterfield of lewiston, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. M. +. Kicker
Field strawberries have been very
plentiful in many places.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-07-06
Buy your haying tools at
BLUNT's.


The Canadian Manufacturer reports
the remarkable phenomenon of the dis
covery of flower incased in hole in
an old iron casting. the flower being in
perfect state of preservation. y work
man engaged in breaking up old iron
at a foundry in Ontario came across an
old wheel that had done service on Il
stationary engine for many years. On
breaking II he discovered in a crevice "A
flower blossom in perfect condition. its
color being n fresh as the day it found
its way into its mysterious hiding
place. 1t had evidently fallen into the
casting when it was being poured, and
in some manner escaped injury from
the molten metal. As the cavity was
perfectly alright it naturally retained
Its freshness until exposed to view.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-07-06
CANCER CURE.

For long time suffered with cancer
of the mouth. After trying every remedy
within my reach went to Prof Caldwell,
who had previously relieved me of com
plete falling of the womb after all other
doctors had said it could not be done ex-
cept by an operation. feared the cancer
would end my life. but again Prof Cald-
well performed healing miracle Tor me
and the cancer, which involved the entire
front and side of the lower jaw, has dis
appeared and where it was is healed with
strong, healthy flesh. owe Prof. Cald-
well my heartfelt gratitude. Mrs. John
Brumly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-07-06
Harmony.

School In District No. closed last
Friday, after successful term of ten
weeks. This school, with the school in
district No. 8, enjoyed straw ride In
the morning, with picnic dinner in the
grove followed by long and interesting
programme by both schools, consisting
of readings, recitations and dialogues.
All parts were we'll rendered and duly
appreciated by parents and friends.
Pupils not absent one half day In dis
trict No. 7, were Vivian Whittier and
Harry Cobb.
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Don't you wish" he asked, looking
soulfully into her eyes, that the tun-
mel on this line was ten times as longY'
No" she answered.
1t strucl, him like dash of cold wa
ter in the face. Instantly it dawned
upon him that she no longer loved him
They always light the ear lamp,
when coming to the long tunnels" she
added. and they don't for the short
ones "-Chicago Post.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-07-06

Some women derive "A great deal OF
enjoyment ont Of making their wills
remarked lawyer the other day.
"They change them as often as they
change their gowns. 1t is only few
days ago that came down to my office
to find one Of my fair clients anX-
iously awaiting me. She was in a great
state of NERVOUSNESS.
"'Oh, Mr. Blank she exclaimed. I've
come to change my will
"'What. Again. asked.
eyes she said Il discovered last
night that Mrs. -, whom | had in
tended to leave my diamond tiara to,
has been saying spiteful things about
my poor. dead husband said he made
his money out Of green grocery and an
off beer llcense-odious creature that
she Is. could never rest in my grave
If thought she would benefit farth-
ing's worth from my death.
"'Cross her off the will, please, Mr..
Blank, and substitute the name of--let
me see, now; whom can leave the dia-
mond tiara to? Well, I'll think 1t over
tonight and come and see you in the
morning
"And SO on" continued the man of
law. THAT good lady changed her will
six times in as many months, and the
names in ii would have filled small
directory, while the rest of it suggest
ed an auctionecr's catalogue '-London
Mail
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-07-06
MAR RiED.

Palmyra-June 18th, by Rev. V. D. Sweet
land, Mr.. William Z. Magoon of st. Adams
and Miss Blanche A. Walker of Palmyra.
Pishon's Ferry-June 2s, by Rev. Mr.. Deem &
Miss Ethel Mae Pratt of Pishon's Ferry and
Mr. Fred W, Peaks Of Boston, Mass,
West Mills-July lst by Rev. Joseph Moul-
ton, Mr.. Harry E. Moore and Miss Alice E,
Spinney, both Of Starks.
Skowhegan-July 5, by Rev. H. W Kimball
Mr.. Reuel L. Copp and Miss Nellie E. Russell
both OF 5kowhegan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-07-06

1t was a critic who uprose on the first
night of the late Charles Reade's
drama, Its Never Too Late to Mend"
at the Princess theater London, in
1865, and vchemently protested against
the flogging business in the Jail scene
as being inhuman and untrue to life.
However, 1t was true to life, and IL
discussion that ensued tended ~ crowd
the theater for many mrEtns.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-07-06

NOTICE--For the remainder of this
week, all who apply now will receive con-
sutaton, office treatment and appliance
for three months for $500 sufficient to
cure a severe case. This is barely
enough to cover cost of appliance and is
made for the benefit of people of small
means.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-07-06
South Smithiield.

Mr.. Nichols is at home on a short va
cation.
A large company of relatives, friends
and former pupils of Mrs. Mile Tyler
met at the pleasant home of her father,
Mr.. A. b. Cole to make for her the quilts
which we mentioned last week. Squares
enough were brought to make three
quilts and nearly enough for another
After the quilting, tables were spread
under the shade trees in the front yard
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-07-06

Canada has forest area estimated at
100000 squire miles, OF SoO,000O00
acres. the largest forest area, so far as
the woods Of commerce are concerned.
OF any country OF the world. Its forest
production is So. 900, 900 annually.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-07-06
Of THEY YEAR.
FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS.
Consolidated!

THE CAPE ANN FISH CO. and the
spot Cash Meat and Grocery Co. The
firm hereafter will be known as the
SPOT CASH MEAT, FISH & GRO
Gerry CO. and will do business in the
brick store opposite NJ. B. Heselton's,
Water St.
Mr.. A. G.. COOkson will have charge OF
the meat and fish department where
may be found the best assortment of
fresh-pickled and dry fish. HOLSTERS
fresh boiled for Saturday evening trade
a speciality. Meats-fresh, corned, can
ned and smoked. A large assortment
always on hand. Cookson's homemade
sausage, the very best made. Also a
good line of all the best brands of can
ned goods, spices, teas, coffees, molasses,
sugar, flour, etc. We want your butter,
eggs, beans, potatoes, chickens, turkeys,
ETC., in exchange for goods.
Respectfully,
SuOt Cash Meat. Fish and Grocery Co.
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Oriental Judgment ON Mixed Babies.

Oriental Judgment ON Mixed Babies.
The Greek ecclesiastical authorities
at .Aleppo have been called upon to de
eide case which strongly recalls Solo
mons famous Judgment. BY "A strange
coincidence ii woman and her daughter
both gave birth To a female child at the
same time. But the babies got mixed,
and. as one of them was ugly and the
other pretty and healthy, both mothers
claimed the latter. The elder woman
maintained that, "a all her other chill
dren were handsome, the ugly child
could not be hers, while her daughter
claimed that, being young, handsome
and strong, she could not be the moth
er of a weak and ugly babe.
The religious chief of the town set
tied the affair in summary way. He
adjudged the beautiful child to the
daughter ON the ground that. it being
her first. the occasion was not to he
made one of humiliation and dIsap-
pointment, while the elder mother
could afford to forego her claim since
she had already had several handsome
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Malumat.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-07-06

Judge-Was the stolen article gold
or only gilt?
Prisoner-lt was silver. sor, The
guilt was all me own, yer anner-
jewelers. Weekly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-07-06

skowhesan-July 5. to the wife of Harry
Hilton. o son.
Worcester Mass.-July s, to the wife of
Victor E. Edwards, q son. 10 pounds
Bingham-July LIST. to The wife OF John Bray
a daughter.
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s694,s379s
STATE OF MAINE.

STATE OF MAINE.
County of Somerset SIS -
|, Geo y. Page, Cashier OF the above named
bank do solemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief
GEo N. PAGE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before this 9th day
OF July, 1899,
IL JAMES FELLOWS, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
a. II. WESTON,
ED. p. PAGE. Directors.
l.. {. EMERY.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-07-06
A BOLD
OPERATION.
Tumor weighing 81
Pounds Removed.
Did the doctor save the woman :

Did the doctor save the woman?
No. but they saved the tumor.
This is true history of many surgical
operations, but it need not be the history
of any who read these lines for there are
better ways than the knife; there are
surer means than drugging.
Electricity from suitable machines skill
fully applied cures tumors and all other
forms of disease, but it must be used in a
gentle and proper manner by one who
makes specially of that method of treat
ment.
There is now in Skowhegan a special
ist whose success has been little less than
marvelous-Prof Caldwell of New York
City.
READ WHAT HIS PATIENTS SAY.
New York, y. y, June II.
Prof Caldwell Skowhegdn, Me:
Dear Sir Il received your letter and
was glad to hear from you. and am very
pleased to tell you that got better sooner
than expected to. had doctored with
nine 90 doctors before | got help.
had faith in you from the start and now |
am as well as ever was. can assure
you that am only too glad 70 say to
those suffering from trouble as | was that
you cured me
! cannot speak too highly of you. You
may use my name at any time you may
wish if it will do you any good. Yours
truly, Mrs. NJ. J. Dodson, IS w. Goth ST.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-07-06

Prof. Caldwell's Office, Hotel
COburn, SkOwhegan, Maine.
Office hours, 9 to u a. m. to 4 and
7 to p. m.
Consultation Free.
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DIED.

New Portland-June 80, Mrs, Mary Parker
aged IS years.
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DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

This is to give notice that we, the under.
signed, heretofore doing business under the
firm name OF Wentworth & Oak, have this dsy
dissolved partnership, and that ]. p. OAK VIII
continue the business at the same place, Wneis
the books and accounts will be found. Al
persons indebted to us are expected to MAKE
early settlement. sw ~ ...,-,,
HERBERT WENTWORTH
J. p. OAK
Skowhegan, June g. 1899.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-01
REPUBLICAN OPPORTUNITY IN HUDSON
r. ~. rroIoLsr Ranublioan

Hudson County Is in a bad way The people OF
the coun.- have trusted the Democratic party 700
much That party to-day h strongly intrenched IN
power and Is. In the vernacular, getting the
swcIled head II IL beginning to defy public senti-
menf There can be but one result and that is the
inter rout OF tho Democratic ticket next fail.
Here I'm Uoboken aud North Hudson County the
people are being abused by corporations, and the
alleged Dersocratic leaders laughing and sneer-
ing and asking What are you going 10 DO
about itr - 49, -
The STANLEY syndicate seems to be the Demo
cratic part,, in this section Of the county. Phila-
deinbia CAPITALISTS declare that no local concern
can come in and do business. Monopoly must be
protected and the co-called Democratic party Is
calculated TO protect this monopoly; new electric
lght COMPANY composed OF purely local capital,
he fought M every stage. Democratic officials and
so-caied leaders are going out OF the way TO pro-
teot this Philadelphia monopoly and shut out hon
est local competition.
The hRht IL being made by the sO-called leaders
Of the Democratic party who ever ready 10 sell
out their own personal ends. The Republican
party IN properly organized. has splendid oppor-
iuniiy TO regain lis lost laurels next fall, With
Police Commissioner Mctiii showing up the cor
rupt practices Ia Jersey CRY and the STANLEY syn
dcnte the issue I'm Hoboken and North Hudson.
the Republicans have opportunity which seldom
presents itself. and should elect their entire ticket
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-01
PUBLIC LIBRARY'S REPORT.
AN AGGREGATE OF S3.11 VOLUMES CIRCU-
LATED IN THE YEAR ENDING
FEBRUARY l.

The Board OF Directors OF the Brooklyn Public
library have Just issued their nrst annual report
covering the year ending February l. 1899 During
~, 49, ,be library was IN charge OF Mrs Craigie
s director the term of the present librarian, Ar
thur f. Bostw.ck. not having begun.unti March ID
OF The present year
The report is one Of beginnings, hut contains
record OF useful work the library having circulated
during the year IS acs books from the central Ja
branc6 and "a SO from the little station at BED
80 by making A total Of sill Although this
circulation will Of course. be greatly exceeded IN
he present year by the library, with Its hve
branches soon 70 he opened. u is, nevertheless,
nrooklyn should have a public library worthy OF
Us size and Importance and the prospects are that
with the favor shown toward the present institu-
ZION bv the administration Of Greater New YORK
the lime Is not far distant when this result VIII De
attained. - ,,A
As This report covers the first year OF the library
4, Includes all laws relating 20 It's ESTABLISHMENTS
snd IS therefore Of considerable interest as an ms
toyical record. The report Is printed and oouho IN
better STYLE than most library reports. ana con
toins half-tone illustrations ~ the central or bu
ford branch at No q RrevoOrt PLACE, and the
Bedford Park Branch, at No. lS Bronkiyn-aVe"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-01
THE EXECUTORS ANSWER.
HE DEFENDS HIS SALE OF THE LISTER STOCK ~
THE CHANCERY COURT.

HE DEFENDS HIS SALE OF THE LISTER STOCK ~
THE CHANCERY COURT
The application Of the heirs OF the Edwin Lister
estate, in Newark 10 the Chancery Court for an
injunction to restrain the executor Of the estate
William r. Weeks from selling the controlling in
terest In the Lister Agricultural Chemical Com
pany at Newark. 20 the American Agricultural
Company. n fertilizer trust, came up before Vice
Chancellor Stevens at Newark. yesterday. and was
postponed 10 to-day because the Yce-Chanceor
had to attend the funeral OF the wife OF Wee
Chancellor Pitney At MorrisioWn.
William r. Weeks the executor. and others
named in the bill Of complaint. made answers. The
stock belonging to the estate. held IN rust Dg
sold TO the trust At the rate OF S9o snare l ne
hill OF complaint alleges that the stock was worm
year. and that other stock OF the company was
bought at much higher price. The answer OF Inc
directors denied that the pronts i9r iast year nae
amounted 10 over $4,000 II was admitted mat me
Lister company was valued at Sl,iy0UN Dul NE
was not an appraisement but book examination
The directors denied that there had been any com
mission for the executor.
In his answer TO the complaint, the executor. Mr.
Weeks said the estate was OF great value consist
ing of much real estate and large amount OF per-
sOnal property. The estate had held majority OF
the stock of the Lister company The executor al
mitted that the laws OF the company nag neen
and president at 5000 year, but Robert J. Lister
one OF the heirs. and william II. Seiby huspand OF
the other heir had voted to give MN IN me sarSIy
under his influence. The company ne decIa a.
did not own a surplus OF 100000 and did not nave
lent agree nent or intent in the transaction Some
of the other stock had been sold at valuation OF
$3.50 a share. but that was in exchange Tor real
estate Mr. Weeks asserted that the sale OF the
stock TO the American Agricultural company wac
for the best interests Of the estate. Inc answer
Of the American Agricultural Company VIII De reau
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-01
SHE HOLDS THE FORT.
MRS. FRYATT WANTS A DIVORCE, AND HER
HUSBAND. so COUNSEL SAYS, is
CAnvY ARIrSFD


Susan G. Fryatt wants a divorce from her hus-
hard Edward X Fryatt. Through his counsel. Mr
Frva,t told tAe Court yesterday that his wife mad
subjected him TO a henpecking process
IF Your Honor pleases. said the defendant
counsel in opposing the motion for alnnony and
counsel fees. IF ever there was case OF hen
pecked husband this is one His wife r overbear-
ing and tyrannical and this is our case
Mrs Fryatt's counsel said that the couple had
been married for ffeen years, and that she had TO
depend for support on her father and brother. He
asked for a separation on the ground of non-sup-
port and said that Fryatt owns house in Fifty
ninth-st. sixth-ave. Fryatt is assistant jan
itor OF ST. Peters Church at State and Bond SITS.
His wife. his counsel said. had bought piano on
the instalment plan, and was unkind enough TO
alowrhim TO play II only az times specified by her
self The counsel said that not only Mrs. Fryatt.
but also her brother and father interfered1n their
M Fryatt evidently tasted not of matrimonial
bliss
ny" exclaimed his counsel. they even drew
up set OF rules as 10 how he should treat his
wife. 49,
should like TO read them.
The defendant. in his AFFIDAVIT. plaintlvey stated
and 70 attend 10 grocery errands. He owns the
house in Fifty ninthst but his wife is there, and
she knows how. his lawyers said. 10 hold the
foVsf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-01
TRIED TO MURDER HIS WIFE.
CARPENTER IN OYSTER BAY MAKES A
VICIOUS ATTACK WITH AN AXE ON
SLEEPING WOMAN

Oyster Bay Long Island. May d-John Damn. a
carpenter OF this village, tried 10 kill his WIFE,
Eliza beth. early this morning Damn struck the
woman with an axe she lay asleep. and inflicted
q terrible wound DR.. Barnes. who was called,
does not think the woman will recover. The couple
for some time had been living apart. The husband
boarded at the Franklin Hotel while Mrs. Damn
lived az the Cove with their children.
Had his aim been her death would have
been instantaneous. His aim. however
certain and the blow glanced. making ugly
wound just back OF the the right side OF his
victims head The woman screamed. and Damn.
supposing he had dealt fatal blow. made his
escape and returned TO oyster Bay. the bloody
stu ~ his hand
He went a spring in the OF Van sise's
market 10 get drink OF water. nd then gave
himself UP 20 Constable John McQuade.
He arraigned before Justice Franklin who,
after he had been identified by his wife her
woman's injuries He refused 10 say anything,
when asked TO give reason for the crime. except
she brought II herself"
Damn attended the Episcopal Church every Sun
day night Last Sunday his children gathered
bout him in anectionate manner When Damn
returned 10 the hotel that evening he was crying.
He has always been considered a peaceabe man.
II is said Damn dates his troubles from advent
Of his mother-in-law, whom ne brought from Eng
land, and who died recently. He is thought to be
slightly deranged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-01
STEALING ELECTRICITY 70 THEFT.

Berlin correspondence or Inc London Leader.
In December last the Provincial Court al Eiber-
field sentenced three mechanics each 10 one day 3
imprisonment for stealing from an electric cur
rent The men had secretly attached a wire 10 a
cable laid in the house where they lodged. and
thus got their lighted by electricity for moth
ing
The court decided that electricity possessed the
essential properties Of movable object. but this
was appealed against. and the has finally
reached the Senate Of the Supreme Court OF the
Empire.
The Senate holds that the Judgment Of the Pro-
ylncial Court be quashcd. for the reason that
those properties wanting IN electricity which
would be necessary constitute u movable object
IN the Of the law. In the sentence II Is stated
mat electricity mus re FeckOned OF the
energies Of nature like sound. light. ella.
As the law provides only against theft NJ nova BILE
bodies II h lnApplcable IN this case. Damage 10
property can also not be pleaded Or this requires
that the substance OF the object must be affected.
II cannot again be said that property has been
wftbdrawn from the wire. for electricity is not one
~ the properties OF copper wire
The Senate. therefore. as mentioned above. came
IN the unanimous conclusion thar. with the law
tn its present STATE, tapping an5electrc current Ia
not theft
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-01
WHAT JEALOUS OFFICIALS!
THEY Do NOT SEEM TO WANT TO SAVE
$4,000 FOR HoBoKEN.


Mayor Lawrence Pagan Of Ho5oken said yester'
day that ne considered the action OF the Board
Of Tax Commissioners In failing 20 make an appro-
priaton for electric street lighting revolutionary
and nOnsen sical."
As told in The Tribune. President 4. X. Bonita
OF the North River Light. Heat and Power COM
pany which recently entered the field In compeu-
ton against the North Hudson Light. Heat and
Power Company. controlled by the Stanley syndi-
cate proposed TO supply the city with electric
light until next May without cost providing that
the Mayor and Council would grant to the new
company franchise TO operate IN Hoboken hr.
Bonita said that the teu-year contract with the old
company. which has three years more 20 run con-
tanned a clause which enabled the city to keep
the compact providing that the Tax Board failed
to make appropriation for street electric lighting
The Tax Commissioners considered the PROPOSE
ton OF the company a good thing for this city.
made no appropriation and passed . resolution
asking the Mayor and Council 10 accept Mr Bontas
offer OF free lights.
Mr. Bonita said that his company's proposition
would mean a saving Of 5000 20 the city In three
lights after May I. 1900 al h0t more than 80
light whereas he price now paid T. Si3s 20 light.
Mayor ragan sal yesterday that IN his opinion
the Tax Board cannot terminate the contract now
held by the old company simply by failing % make
be responsible TO the Nor,h Hudson Light, Heat ana
Power Company for all light furnished to hoooken
uUtl 1892, when the contract expires. lie SAID
that the offer OF the company was only q
bluff" and that II could not supply lshts, mas
much rs the pant - not completvl ana us poieS
Mr.. Bonita saws that his company has dynamos in
two large establishments In town. and Is In posi-
ton 10 keep its promise 10 supply light Just as soon
as the franchise Is granted. a bond OF s7ogo VAS
the company acting IN good faith.
Corporation Attorney James Misiurn sala "a ,na nay
keep this compact and Chairman Londrigan OF
the Common Council says that that body can aSneha