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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-10-11
EAST BARNET.

Charlie Enos visited friends here over
Sunday.
Anna Bailey returned from Bethlehem
Monday morning.
Fred Quimby is laid up with bad
knee caused by hurting it with a rusty
nail
The Waterford road is blocked up
with rocks so there will be no passing
with teams that way for awhile.
w. H. Gilillan, who was on the sick
list last week, is better, and Mrs. Cush-
man is on the gain.
The Christian Endeavor society will
have an oyster supper and promenade
Friday evening, Oct. .13. All are invited.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-10-11

E. B. Munday, of Henrietta, Tex, once
fooled grave-digger. He says: "My
brother was very low with malarial fever
and jnundice. l persuaded him to try
Electric Bitters, and he was soon much
better, but continued their use until he
was wholly cured. am sure Electric
Bitters saved his life," This remedy ex-
pels malaria, kills disease germs and
puriiies the blood; aids digestion, regu-
lptes liver, kidneys, and bowels, cures
constipation, dyspepsia, nervous diseases,
kidney troubles, female complaints; gives
perfect health. Only 80 cents. at Flint
Brothers drug store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-10-11
Home Endorsement.

We, the undersigned, druggists of Bur-
lington, VT, have sold during our entire
business experience, the well known rem
edy, Baxter's Mandrake Bitters, and in
variably found it to give entire satisfac-
ton to our customers. We regard this
medicine as among the most reliable
household remedies that we sell. R. B.
Stearns & Co., W. H. Zottman & Co.,
Geo. A. Churchill, F. L. Taft & Co., 7. G..
Bellrose, w. ]. Henderson, F. Henry
Parker & Co., ]. w. O'Sullivan, M. E.
Collins, Gosselin Bros, W. P. Hall, Geo.
Loveland & Co. Sold liquid in bottles;
tablets in boxes. Price 25 cents for
either.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-10-11
Some Foolish People

allow cough to run until itgets beyond
the reach of medicine. They often say
ooh, it will wear away" but in most
cases it will wear them away. Could
they be induced to try the successful med
icine called Kemp's Balsam, which is
sold on positive guarantee to cure,
they would Immediately see the excellent
effect after taking the first dose. Price
25c. and SOC. Trial size free. At all
druggists.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-10-11
WEST BARNET.

VIM. Brownell, OF Nova Scotia, is visit
ing his son, Rev. Stephen Brownell.
Mrs. Ellen Staples and her little grand
daughter, Julia, are spending few days
in town.
Andrew HASTE has returned from Bos-
ton where he worked during the summer.
Mrs. Abbie Hall was in town few
days last week.
Rev. Joseph Brownell and Mr.. Black
stone, of Nova Scotia, spent few days
last week at Rev. Stephen Brownel's.
Lakeside has closed for the season.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-10-11
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is DR., Kings New
Life Pills. These pills change weakness
into strength, listlessness into energy
brain.fag into mental power. They're
wonderful in building up the health.
Only 20 cents per box. Sold by Flint
Brothers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-10-11
GASKILL.

The Ladies Aid society willhave box
supper and apron sale at o. X. Wallace's
Thursday evening, Oct. 26. The pro-
ceeds are to go toward building church
here and every one is cordially invited to
come and help good cause.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-10-11
DIR. Bulbs Cough Syrup

is remarkable medicine. A dry, tick
ling, backing cough, the warning that
consumption turks near, needs no other
doctor but DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. 1t
positively cures throat and lung trouble.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-10-11

Provide for the future.
It is easy to lay a few dollars
aside weekly or monthly if you
have some safe place to deposit
them. We accept deposits to
open an account as little as one
dollar. We know if we once get
you as a depositor your account
will soon grow to respectable d.
mansions. Our Office hours are
$50 a. m. to 8 p. M, Saturdays
and 7ths of month 7 to s p. m.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1899-10-11

Two Cure LIN Grippe in Two Days
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature on
every box. 25 cents.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-15
Death of Rev. Lorenza Haynes

Rev. Lorenza Haynes, well known to
Maine people and to the people of Som.
erset county, especially because of ii
pastorate and residence of some years at
Fairfield and later at North Arson aud
Skowhegan, died at her home in Wal
than, Mass, Tuesday of last week.
She had been in failing health for
many months-hopelessly i'll, and the
end, while always sad, was yet a relief
for that busy and useful life which
disease had brought to the condition OF
mere existence. Nothing was left un-
done by loving and faithful relatives to
make her last days as comfortable as
WAS possible.
MISS HAYNES was born in Waltham,
April 10, 1920. Her early training WAS
in Waltham schools, and the path she
marked out for herself seemed to lead
toward a literary profession. She was a
frequent contributor to local and Cana
dian papers, and her communications
over the signature of "Lora'i were en-
joyed by many.
For some years she WAS a teacher in
Watham schools and afterward in Low
ell and in Canada.
When the public library first was
opened the choice turned naturally to
her as librarian, and she continued to
fill that position with entire acceptance
To our people for several years.
Ia the meantime there was no relaxa'
ton in her personal study, and her tastes
led her in the direction OF the ministry.
She studied theology in the st. Lawrence
Theological school and WAS ordained 10
the ministry in the Univer alist faith in
1874. She preached successfully in II al
lowell, Fairfield and Skowhegan, Me-,
and Marlboro and Rockport in Massa-
chusetts, making new and fast friends
wherever she went
Funeral services were held at the
UniVersalst Church on Thursday, Sat
p. m. Mrs. Mary A. Livermore, be-
tween whom and Miss Haynes an mt.
mate friendship had long existed, was
present and spoke.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-15
Prompt Action Taken.

The authorities very properly took
prompt action In the Leyant mob case
last week. About dozen arrests were
made at first, including the chief actors
in the outrage. Strange to say most of
the men arrested had been respectable
men, largely farmers, one of them Is
over so years old.
The prisoners, Hiram Off, farmer,
Levant; Hasley Wing, farmer, West
Bangor; MelZar Spencer, hoIseman, Le-
want; George Malone. blacksmith, Car
mel; Granville Novel;, farmer, Hermon !;
Fred Webber, carpenter, Bangor /;
Charles and Vernard Booker, farmers,
Herman aud Frank Cookson, farmers,
Levant, spent Thursday night on n
camp bed In Bangor Ill, and they were
sorry lot. They had nothing to say,
but seemed to be rather stunned by their
arrest.
Friday morning ~ men were brought
before Judge Yose of the Municipal
Court, Bangor: Charles Newell, Frank
Cookson, Samuel Norton, Scott Lake,
Alverna Booker, Ora Goss, Frank Bur-
nette, Hiram Orff, Orlando Staples,
Myron NOVEL;, Granville NOVEL;, Wal.
ter Edmnster. Robert Peace, Charles
Booker, Amos Wing, Chas. Edminster,
Daniel Parkhurst, WIN. II. Clark. LIZ
fe cite Novel;, Walter Snow, Erwin
Novel;, Melzar Spencer, Sanford Halves,
Jas A. Clement, Halsey Wing, Geo.
Wilson, Fred Webber.
The first on the list were held for
the grand Jury. They promptly fur
nished the rlquired bail and were re-
| leased.
| The prisoners made no defense, their
counsel allowing the case to 20 through
this preliminary examination without
setting up any defense.
Higgins appeared in court and testi-
fled to the details Of the assault. The
important part of the testimony was the
evidence that various members of the
mob tried to set fire to the tar after 1t
had been smeared on Higgins person.
The six men named are held under a
warrant which practically makes two
charges against them, though the in
Volved language OF the law has it that
they are accused of riotously, roatously
and so forth assaulting SO and so. The
charge amounts TO double accusation
of unlawful assembly and assault, for
the one of which n conviction may bring
a sentence as long as IL months and %
DAYS, together with fine while the
other may involve a term of imprson-
ment for not more than five years or a
fine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-15
Literary Notes.

The Outlook is publishing this sum.
mpr three series of articles of unusual
interest and readable qualities George
Remnants "The Regeneration of Cuba, II
Lyman Abbott's "lIehrew Prophets and
American Problems" and Charles B.
Spahr's "Amercan Working People"
McClure's magazine tor June gives the
untold story of the negotiations between
Admiral Dewey and the Spanish com
manders that resulted in the fipal sur
render of Manila without anything more
than the merest show of a fight on the
part of the Spanish land forces. The
story is told by Oscar King Davis. the
Manila correspondent of the New York
Sun, from the diary of NJ. Edouard An
DIRE, the Belgian consul, who conducted
the negotiations.
Among the more important papers in
the June Forum are: 1.-THE Crisis in
the Church of England, "by Francis
Allston Charming, NJ. p. "The Value
of Porto Rico" by Robert T. Hill A;
"England's Decadence in the West In
dies" by Brooks Adams; and "Some
Light on the Canadian Enigma by A.
Maurice Low.
The Century will issue three special
numbers: June, "Out-of-doOrs Num-
ber;" July, The Story-tellers' Mum
ber;" and August, midsummer and
Travel Number" An article by Henry
van Dyke on "Fisherman's Luck" and
a dozen striking pictures of Niagara
Falls by the artist Castaigne, are two
of the features of the June issue.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-15
Stricter Bank Laws.

The collapse this week Of the Cocheco
National bank, of Dover, together with
the Cocheco Savings bank and the reve-
lations showing the remarkably easy
manner in which the national institution
and private individuals were plundered
by the missing treasurer, Harry Hough,
nave resulted in a demand from the
press and citizens in many sections of
methods and for closer surveillance of
the business by the directors and trus-
tees.
That State lost millions of dollars
about five years ago by the closing of
banks. During the present decade 40
financial institutions in the State have
closed their doors from one cause or
another and of the total at least eight
were wrecked by defalcations, the col
lapse of four banks in the city of Dover
alone having been due 10 that cause.
Bankers are manifesting considerable
interest in case that is now before the
supreme court at Concord which is ex.
pected TO be decided in a few days. The
case is that OF Mrs. Marilla Kicker, II
stakeholder in the defunct Dover Ma
tional bank who brought suit against
the directors TO recover the original
value of her shares. She alleged that
the directors were careless in not main
tanning n closer supervision over Isaac
Abbott, the cashier, whose populations
wrecked the bank, and therefore, were
liable.
In the lower court the defendants
won, but Mrs. Kicker appealed.
The decision of the supreme court is
expected to be unusually important as
the points at issue have not come up in
this State before.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-15
At Pittsfield Next Year.

The Universalist State Convention
closed Thursday. Following are the
officers elected for the ensuing year:
President-E. O. Bean, Readfield.
First Vice President-C. S. FObes
Portland.
Second Vice President w. H
Gould, Dexter.
Secretary-Rev. w. w. Hooper, Deer
ing.
Treasurer-M Merritt B. Coolidge, Port
land.
Committee on Fellowship-Re II. F.
Moulton, Biddeford; Rev. T. b. Payne
estbrook; Rev. S. G. Davis, Deering
Cyrus b. Varney, Deering; f. l.. Tower
" oodfords.
Sunday school Secretary-Rey. l.. W
CoOns, Pittsfeld.
Trustee for three years-E H.. Sar-
gent, Portland.
Preacher occasional sermons-Rey. NJ
b. Townsend, Rumford Falls; alternate
Rev. F. +. Barton, Bethel
Delegates TO general convention al
Boston-Rev Henry Blanchard, d D.
Portland; Rev. j. Frank Rhoades, Fair
field; Rev. c. +. Angel, Norway; Rev
Thomas Stratton, Roekland; Hon. Sid
ney Perham, Paris Hill; Hon. Ara Cush
man, Auburn; G.. S. Fobes, Portland; J.
T.. II. Townsend, Biddeford; Byron A.
Mead, Augusta; c. O. Wilkins, Kingfeld
George Allen, Oakland; j. l.. Greeley
Bangor.
1t was voted to hold the next eenven.
ton at Pttsiield.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-15
Good VIII Farm.

The financial year Of the Good Will
Home Association closes June Goth.
Financial gifts the past II months have
been numerous and generous. The
multitude Of small gifts have made it
possible to do much but they have not
been sufficient to meet all the bills. We
have expected that few larger gifts
"deliyerances'' would have arrived
before this time, but the balance
large one-is on the wrong side We
do not believe, however, that we have a
right 10 name particular date, like
June 10Th for instance, on which W.
shall be able TO clear our desk Of unpaid
bills, much as we would like to do 80
But we do belive that the money will
come to meet all these obligations, and
much larger obligations, as the WORK in
creases in the future multitude Of
small gifts, and some large ones, may
reach us before the 10Th. and our &C
counts be balanced on that date. If il
pleases God to do this, lie is able to
bring to pass"
For years we have cherished a plan
for the beautifying of the eastern slope
between he maine road at Good viii
Farm and the railroad. We have hoped
that, in the course of years, that tract of
land might develop into a kind OF
arboretum-and at least one specimen
OF as many different varieties of trees as
possible be made to flourish there. We
have had some gifts of trees, but they
have been placed about the cottages,
and the Farm is still unfortunate in its
dearth of trees. But real beginning
has now been made. The Horse Chest
nut, Purple Beech, Spruce two varie-
ties), Tulip trees and Weeping Willow
have been carefully planted; also one
clump of shrubbery consisting of Vibur.
NUNS, Wiegelas and Spireas. For this
stock we are indebted to Mrs. c. l
Bailey, who is deeply interested in this
department. And now from time to
time, we shall hope to increase the
variety of trees at the Farm, not only al
ornamentation but also as an education
al feature. Twenty varieties are now
growing Good Will Record
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-15
g REPORTERS
High school Notes.

Miss Carter and Miss Hill q 'e. wsfe
in school Wednesday.
Miss French, formerly Of thu cIa.- Of
%, and Miss cabot Of -, were IN
school on Thursday.
\ reception was given 10 TIN sefiars
by Mr. and Mrs. Harrington on June
9Th. An enjoyable evening Va. he
result.
The senior class were entertained at
the home Of their classma1e, Nj Mautor
in Madison, on "Wednesday evening. The
7th. Although lot all were present. a
fine time is reported.
The baccalaureate sermon 10 he
seniors will be given by LEY. Mr.. Spea-
Ger at the Bethany Baptist Church uext
Sunday.
Several of the high school boys took
part in the athletic sport, Al the Lake
wood opening last saturday A good
showing Was made.
The senior aud high .ehao. base al
teams played their second game OF tai
on Thursday, the Sth Il resulted ia
favor of the seniors on the score u Il
to It.
The Lever Association have elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year Ethel Ward, secretary; Dwight
Smith, editor-In-ehef; Ethel Whittier,
assistant; +. +. Merrill, president and
business manager; boa Merrill wee
president and assistant business mana
ger; Myrtle Randall, 90, Coburu Mars-
ton, al, Earl smith. %. associate e3i-
r2rz
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-15
Congregational Conference.

Following is the program for the cor
ference Of Congregational churches Of
Somerset County to be held al Norridge-
woeks the 10th and zlst instauts
Theme the work Of the church
TUESDAY 8oREING. I'M z1tl.
l0ea Devotional service.
r.. 7. B.siiaTr Tat MadI-oa
10 g Organization. Addre-- u welcome,
Pc. j. 4. JosEs
u g. onferelpe on Work iH he County.
led by j. To-. GKKssHT, Bingham
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
20 Praise Service KEy. r. 3. HArq
% TIE Pew View Of the Pulpit
l.. L. ~ALToS -. skowhegan
1Es. j +. MERRILL, skowhegau
20 aaman Hour.
TUESDAY EVENING.
90 r,aise service Rgy. T. b HArr
- Is Christianity Declining In Name
REy. c L. PARKRB. RI T. y. HIATT
SIS Address, Church work IN Maine"
REA. d. +. HATCH
WEDNESDAY MoESIsG.
10 - devotional service
REs. AE. JEssIaa.. The FORKS
Hoo @How - the Church L., serve the
Community
RI GRo'K Goob1iS. scion
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
% Praise Service. Rs}. MR JRNsIssa
2l5 The Pulpit'- View Of The Pes
REV. Nj LKHI-. Madison
3 90 Sermon.
BYv MK WRIGHT. y. Nv Portland
COMMUNI0S
Entertainment will be provided for al,
Reduced fares on the Somerset road
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-15
How Sen Lion. Capture GuIIs.

In capturing gulls the sea lion dis
plays no little skill and cunning When
in pursuit of gull it dives deeply I'M
der water and swims some distance
from where it disappeared then, rising
cautiously, it exposes the tip of its nose
along the surface. at the same time
giving it rotary motion. The unwary
bird on the wing, seeing the object
near by, alights to catch it, while the
sea lion at the same moment settles be
meath the waves, and at one bound
with extended jaws seizes its screaming
prey and instantly devours it.-Scien-
tific American.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-15
The Alaska Line.

1t is learned by the Associated Press
that the United States ambas sader, Mr..
Joseph Choate, is hourly expecting the
consent of the authorities at Washington
to a compromise arrangement of the
Alaskan question on the lines of a pros
pective settlement and for carrying on
the discussion in the high commission.
While yielding in certain matters, it is
understood Mr.. Choate has been able To
effect An arrangement satisfactory to the
United States. He has been largely
helped by the reasonable attitude as
sumed by the Canadians the past week.
The Canadian high commissioner.
Lord Strathcone and Mount ROYAL, the
secretary of state for the colonies, Mr..
Joseph Chamberlain and the Marquis
Of Salisbury are agreed on the lines of
the compromise
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-15
The Sure la Grippe cure.

There is no suffering from this dread
full malady, if you will only get the right
remedy. You are having pain all
through your body, your liver is out of
order, have no appetite, no life or am
bition, have bad cold, in fact are com
pletely used up Electric Bitters is the
only remedy that will give you prompt
and sure relief They act directly on
your liver, stomach and kidneys, tone
up the whole system and make you feel
like new being They are guaranteed
to cure or price refunded. For sale
c. w Folsom's Drug Store.
Only 50 cents per bottle
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-15

The Arkansas City Traveller says thPt
when the printer who was working on
farm was told by the farmer wife
to set hen he replied "Leaded or
solid2'
Which reminds us of Uncle John
Speer story Of the printer in his office
who was setting up story and had a
knight say. "Begone, base brevierr
afterward explaining to the indignant
author that there was no minion in the
office. Kansas City Journal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-15
Why Wool Is Net Higher
Boston Commercial Bulletin.l


When Mr.. Cleveland was second
time elected President and American
wool smitten to the earth by the Wilson
tariff, it was largely through the agency
of certain professional friends of the
American wool grower, who assured
him that the comparatively low price of
wool mt the time was the result (Heaven
save the mark y of the Mckinley tariff,
and that he must rebuke Mr.. Mckinley,
General Grosyenor and the other wicked
men who had deceived him.
The American wool grower believed
the "frendsn and the daily papers that
furnished this Joyous argument and
voted for Mr.. Cleveand "prOtecton
having failed to protect ETC., etc. He
had the happiness of seeing Michigan y
wool drop from 20 cents To IA cents Il
pound AS result of his misplaced con-
hdence.
The same old cry to the western wool
grower is again started by the same anti
protection papers, "Protection does not
protect and the inevitable conclusion.
Vote for free trade
The price of wool is not at level that
is especially encouraging. We imported
356, 739, 4S2 pounds Of wool in the calen-
dar year 1897 as compared with l59, 10
0l5 pounds Ia 1896 and 99,S50, 402 pounds
in 1898. A glut like this cannot be dis
posed of and its effect removed in one
year nor in two years. Nevertheless
American wool has advanced and to a
marked degree. 1t is not back to where
it was when Mckinley tariff was in
force, but it is on the road.
The lowest prices on record were paid
for wool in the last week of August,
1896, lust before the Vermont state cleo
ton. They were as follows as compar-
ed with roday's figures: Ohio y y then
III cts, now 284; Michigan y then Il
cts, now 81 cts.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-15
A n arrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs Ada
f HAT of Groton, d. ~ As taken with
bad cold " hich settled on my lungs,
cough set in ard finally terminated in
consumption. Four doctors gave me up.
saying ! could live but short time l
gave myself up to my savior, determin-
ed if | could not stay with my friends
on earth, | would meet my absent ones
above My husband was advised to get
Dr.. King New Discovery faf consemp-
tion, coughs and colds. gave it a trial.
took in all eight bottles Il has cured
me. and thank God am saved and now
a We'll and healthy woman. Tria. bot
ties free.
.. W Folsom 5 Drug store.
Regular size 81 cts. and >l.pa. Guar
anteed to cure OF puce refunded
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-15
Somerset Entries.

Following are the entries made by
Somerset men in the State Fair races to
come off at Lewiston, September 4, 5, 6,
7 and 8:
Class No. / Pacing Foals of 1895.
Charles Green, Skowhegan, or. G., Ed
win {.
James H. Stevens, North Anson, or.
g., Stock Broker.
II. u Romer, North Arson, b. f,
Belle Ives
Class No. 2-Trotting Foals of 1895.
II L. Romer, North Arson. bl. e.,
W. F. French, North Arson, br. G.,
Olwil =.
Glass No. 4-Trotting Foals of 1896.
II. u. Romer, No. Arson, b. s., Rom
Glass No. 5-2.34 Pace.
Chas. Green, vinegar.
j. II. Stevens, No. Arson.
Guy Edwards, Fairfield.
w. r. French, No. Arson.
Class No. 6-9.e7 Pace.
II. u. Romer, No. Arson
w. f French, No. Arson.
Guy Edwards, Fairfield.
Glass No. 7-2.2O Pace.
w. G. Morrill,, Pittstied.
II. U. Romer, No. Arson.
Class No. $40 Trot.
j. F. Common Il SON, Pittsield
H. u. Romer, North Arson.
II. U. Romer, North Arson
W. f. French, North Anson.
Glass No. O. 80 Trot.
II. u. Romer, North Arson.
j. +. Common IL Son, Pittsfied.
Glass No. 10-2.24 Trot.
II. U. Romer, North Arson.
Stake number three is omitted from
this list, as it failed to fill 1t seems a
peculiar coincidence that this same class
failed in 1898, While the management
reserve the right to declare off any stakes
not filling to their satisfaction at any
time, it is deemed advisable to declare
of this stake at this time.