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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-20
From Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Augusta
Materville, SkowbeRan and pangoA

~+Flag stations; At which trains will a'oV
on signal or notice to Conductor.
iStops only TO take or leave Freight.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Norridgewock, for Mercer, and Smln
field and with Electric Cars to and itUm
Skowhegan. At Arson. foi Sawyer's MILE Nj ~,
(Starks). At No. Arson, for North and wa ia
New Portland, Dead River, Flagstan Ane
Eustis. At Bingham for Forts, Moose hi'e''
Mayaeld, Kingsbury and Abbott.
W. M.AYnR SuPr
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-20
Good Enough to Take.

Tee finest quality of loaf sugar Is
used In the manufacture of Chamberlain :,
Cough Remedy and the roots used in it;
preparation gives it f1,vor similar IL
Inst OF maple syrup, making 1t very
pleasant TO take. AS medicine for tn
cure OF coughs, colds. la grippe, Group and
whooping cough it is unpqualed by any
other. 1t always cures, and quickly
For sale hy Horatfo W. Gushing, SkoV
hogan, and Sullivan Newton, Jackman
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-20

MIS- Mann: am afraid. Young Mr.. Styles
is not altogether correct in his habits. oh. you
think that because he and pa are tuch good
friends; but after we married shall insist
upon Charles having not hing to do with pa.
For Over Finy Years.
MRS. WIssLow SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over fifty wears by millions of moth
ers for their children while teething, with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child, seftens
the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie and
is the best remedy Tor Diarrhoea. 1t will re-
lieve the poor little sufferer Immediately.
sold by Druggists in every part of the world.
for "Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup" and
take no other kind. 1y3S
When man tells you that he doesn't like
the game OF checkers you be perfectly
sure that he doesn't know how to play 1t
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full OF life, nerve and vigor, take MOTTO.
Bac, the wonder worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remely 90, Chicago or New York
Larry: al. Dinnis. that ould hens attn
tacks. Dianis: Maybe she's going to lay a
carpet
LEEP your blood pure and your
~ stomach and digestive organs in a
healthy condition by taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla and you will be WELL.
The native dres. of the better class of Japan
ese Of both sexes is loose wrapper, opeu II
the chest and at the waist cor fined by girdle.
Brst for the Bowels
No matter what ais you, headache to a can
Ger, you will never get well until your bowels
are put right. CASCARETS help nature, cure
you without grippe or pain, produce easy natu
raj mo- ements. costs YOU Just 10 cents TO start
getting your health hack. CASCARETS Candy
Cath artic, the genuine, put up in menta boxes,
every tablet has c. c. c. stamped on il. Be-
ware of limitations. 42S
lnS ividuals die: hut the amount of truth
they have fought and tho sum Of good they
have done dies not with them.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-20


careless song, with little nonsense in it
now and then, does Tot mistecome monarch.
Impossible to foresee an accident Not i'm
possible to he prt pared for it. DR.. Thomas
Eclectric Oil. Monarch over pain.
mark.
Don't let the little ones suffer from eczema or
other torturing skin diseases. No need far it.
Doans Ointment cures. Can't harm the most
delicate skin. At any drug store, so cents.
Man seems the only growth that dwindles
here.
For forty years DR.. Fowler's Extract of Wild
strawberry has been curing summer complaint,
dysentery, diaTrl Pa. bloody flux. pain in the
stomach and 1t has never yet failed to do every.
thing claimed for it.
The world is q comedy to tho Sc who think, a
tragedy to those who feel.
Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
j0c. 25c. II c. G. C. fail, druggists refund money
matches are used daily by every man. won an
and child.
How Are Your Kidneyss
Or Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney ills. Sam.
pie free. Add. sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or N.
To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or Csc.
II c. G. c. fail TO cure. druggists refund money.
Wind and good luck do not last.
No word is ill spoken II it is not Ill under.
stood.
Washington, ID. @.
Genesee Pure Food Co, lie Roy, N. ";
CT ntlemen:-Our family realize so much
from the use OF GRAINo that ] feel must
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-20

Trains will run IS follows, connecting nj OAK:
land with Maine Central Railroad Trains to and
from Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Wsterylle
gor.
For Boston, Portland, Lewiston, WstsrVille
| Augusta. skowhegan and Bangor
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-20

Mrs. Mann: am afraid. Young Mr.. Styles
is not altogether correct In his habits. oh. you
think that because he and pa are tuch &c cd
friends: but after we are married | shall insist
upon Charles having nothing to do with pa.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-20

Genesee Pure Food Co, lie Roy N. ";
CT ntlemen:-Our family realize so much
say q word to induce others to use it.
people are Interested In their health and the
welfare OF their children they will use no
other beverage. 1 have used them all, but
GRAIN-O have found superior to any, for
the reason that 1t is solid grain.
Yours for ht alth. G. F. MYERS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13
For Forty. Eight States.

It is probable that the near future
flag increased from As to IS. During
the first week of Congress, Senator
Fairbanks Of Indiana introduced a bill
uniting Oklahoma and Indian Terri
tory and admitting them as one state,
bill which the Washington CORE
spondents prophecy Will become law
at the present session of Congress.
New Mexico and Arizona have been
clamoring for statehood for some
years past. and since both the great
parties are pledged in their platforms
to their early admission it is not
easy to see how deaf ear is longer
to be turned to their appeal The adj
mission of Oklahoma and Indian Ter
rjtory would pave the way for the
speedier admission of New Mexico and
Arizona.
According to the last census the
population of Arizona is 122,212 II
has more than doubled since 1890,
hen the population was $500. The
Indians number 24,644. New Mexico
kas not grown so rapidly. Its popula-
ton is now 1877; in 1890, 1853, 593: In
clans. 1881 Indian Territory and
Oklahoma are advancing in popula-
ton at a remarkable rate. The first
n lmed had a population of lS0lS2 in
1890. In 1900 the figures are 391 $50;
! Indians. 56033. Oklahoma's popula
ton has increased nearly sevenfold i'll
tie decade. The census returns show
: q present population of 39S.245
: against 81, S34 for 1890. The Indians
number 1927. The proposed state, to
Include Oklahoma and Indian Terri
tory, would have a population OF
nearly 100000, which exceeds that OF
Colorado. Connecticut, Delaware
Florida. Idaho. Maine, Montana, Ne
vada, New Hampshire, North Da-
l.ota, Oregon. Rhode Island, South
Dakota. Utah. Vermont. Washington
and Wyoming-17 states. So far Is
mere members go, the territories
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

law: and to the amaZeracnt OF the
courteous stranger she grabbed him
around the neck and implanted a
warm kiss or two on his lips. Just At
this instant the wife of me stranger
appeared, and for u moment or TWO it
looked as though serious trouble would
ensue, but explanations were hastily.
made and when possible family quar-
rclS were happily averted there was =
blushing maid Who felt mortified at
her hasty action ana a man who kent
locking back toward the station as n
drove away with his wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13
81, C91 800, 5o4 81 81 90l, II

The meaning of these figures can be
made considerably clearer by a brief
analysis. For instance, the total vote
east in these thirteen states in 1896
was 1888, $40 while this year it was
l .6S7 600, an increase of l53.9S0. But in
spite of this gain, Bryan's vote.
which amounted to 901, 113 in 1896, fell
this year to 1904, loss OF 10l ,209,
while McKinley's rose from 631,907 four
years ago to SS7, G96 in 1900. In other
words. the Mckinley vote has in
creased 255,lS9 in four years, which is
&c. 09 more than the whole increase in
the total vote Of all thirteen states
during that period. These states
cast 81 electoral votes. OF these Bry-
an obtained IS and Mckinley - in
1896. but this year Bryan receives -
and Mckinley IS.
These figures indicate party revo-
luton which. although almost unex-
ampled in our political history, is
easily explained. Not one of the -
states concerned is Democratic at
heart. All Of them owe their state
hood to Republican policies. They are
each of them living witnesses to the
integrity of the principle of American
expansion as represented by the Nc
kinley administration. The expert
ence of four years of rising pros
perity had convinced the people
OF these states that free silver was an
impossible dream, that their true in
terests We're inseparably bound TO
those of other sections of the country
and that national peace, progress and
honor lay along the lines steadfastly
followed by the Republican party. In
renouncing Organism, they have for
ever destroyed a form of organized
setionalism which many of its former
leaders have already recognized as 4
grave peril to the peace and welfare Of
the nation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

Portland Press: The only objection
raised by anybody To placing Congress
man Boutellc on the retired lis; og the
navy as captain Is that I'd would BE-
irregular ana might establish a den
gerous precedent That Nh Boutcllc
rendered the country distinguished Ser
vice as a volunteer officer in the navy
during the war cf The Rebellion ana
that he has been Of great service ~
that branch Of the government for
many years past AZ chairman NJ the
House committee on naval affairs. and
that if the placing of person not at
the time on the active list IN the re-
tired list can ever be appropriate in
any case. il will be III his, are all aG-
mitted. And now comes Secretary Long
and removes the only objection ibat
can be raised by showing thar Con-
gress has from time 10 tire author
lied appointments in the navy. upon
the active ard retired lists. in q special
manner. citing quiteAa number Of cases
Of this kind. Moreover. he expressly
declares that the navy department
makes no objection 10 the action pro-
posed This practical endorsement Will
undoubtedly remove all opposition and
secure. the speedy Passage Of the bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13
A Western Revolution.

There is nothing in the result of the
1900 election moro interesting to the
student of current national politics
than the sweeping revolution in party
sentiment in the young states of TIE
great West. This revolution was
clearly indicated by the early returns
of election night. but the full vote
as now tabalated gives totals that are
amazing and most significant OF
the thirteen states north OF Texas and
west of the Missouri Bryan carried
nine in 1896; this year he carried but
four. Eut this simple statement does
not begin to tell the whole story. The
derision with which veteran Republi-
cans in the East greeted the attempt
to reclaim states like Kansas, Ne
braska, Utah and Washington. has
changed gradually to confidence and
rejoicings and now to well grounded
satisfaction in the new condition of
things.
AS showing how little account had
been taken of the silent forces that
were at work beneath the surface of
the campaign, il is worth while to
study the following comparative table,
from the New York Mail and Express.
of the vote in 1896 and 1900 in the
states comprised in the territory
within the boundaries mentioned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

Where are the preparations in our
Maine cities for watching out the old
century? Are there to be no public
mass meetings in our halls for this
purpose. with speaking, music and
other appropriate exercises? Are
none of the churches. secret societies
or social organization to avail
themselves Of the opportunity offered
by the Red Cross society, as eX-
planned earlier in these columns? In
some of the great cities of the land
century balls are being planned for
which will be the social events of the
winter. II will be a great moment,
this stepping from one century into
the other and no person with spark
of sentiment in his breast will want
to be sleeping at that time. 1t isn't
yet Stoo late to arrange local fare
we'll to the great 18th century and 4
welcome to the greater goth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

Lord Roberts is on his way home
from South Africa and will be vel
coined as Il conquerinS hero, both by
the English public and by the royalty.
For the. present. at least, he gets
most of the glory arising from the
war while Mr. Chamberlain gets
cursed for whatever mistakes have
been made Still, Mir. Chamberlain
can endure with some complancy the
bitter attacks made on him in Parlia
ment, since at the recent election the
British people endorsed his policy
with unmistakable emphasis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

Bath Times: Those who have been
inclined. in spite of the numerous evil
dences to the contrary. to fear that
the younger Hydes We're not quite Sc
competent as the general to manage
the Bath Iron Works. must have been
completely disarmed by the able bid
made by them last Friday and the ex-
cellent prospect of a resulting battle
ship. 1t is a fact. borne out by in
Vulnerable bits Of evidence, that the
great establishment of which Bath is
proud never was more ably managed
than it is today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

Postmaster General Smiths report
gives the gratifying information that
the excess of expenditures in the de-
partment over the receipts for the last
fiscal year was only $685.. 6SS. This is
a large sum, to be sure, but it is 81
225,0SS less than the deficit for the
previous year. and is the smallest that
there has been for a decade. The re-
port also shows that for the first time
the receipts have passed the hundred
million mark. The estimate for the
ensuing year makes the deficit a
million dollars smaller than for the
past year. The postal department is
an immense business concern whose
business is rapidly increasing. Such
successful management as it is having
under Mr.. Smith requires executive
ability of the highest order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

Lottie J. Quine. who lives in Brewer
near the Green Point road, was brutal
~ assaulted on Hancock street in Ban
gor at g o'clock Wednesday morning,
by a man known as Butter Melon
aid. Mcdonald without a word stepped
in front Of the woman as she was
passing and pounded her severely
about the head and the face. y war
rant has been issued for his arrest. and
the police are at present searching for
m-BauCOr Commercial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

Senator Towne of Minnesota will
have only q few weeks to serve before
the Legislature will elect a Republican
to succeed the late Senator Davis
Usually a new member waits months
or even a year or two before he speaks
in the Senate. but since silence is an
impossibilty with this young con-
vert to Populism the correspondents
have been looking up precedents TO see
if other short term senators have re-
Trained from speaking. 1t is found
ed Massachusetts for the space Of
nine days spoke at length in the SEN
ate on shipping bill. Feb. 20. 1851.
the third day after he took his scat.
Another similar example Is re-
called by the Boston Transcript. In
1886. Judah Dana OF Fryeburg. Mainc,
was appointed senator to fill pro
tempore the seat made vacant by the
resignation of Ether Shepley. Mr..
lana tOoh HIS seat III illc SENATE vi
Wednesday. Dec. q. 1885, and served
TIL Friday, March 9, 1887. or only ter
weeks and two days. In that brief
service as senator, however. he made
three set speeches; one. on January .
upon the admission of Michigan t.
the mon: one. on January - and l3
upon the expunging resolution. ans
one on January "A. upon the land bill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

We hope this investigation Of the
Point which resulted in the death Of a
young Pennsylvania cadet will be
pushed without fear or favor. If the
academy is innocent of the terrible
ch4rge brought against it. it should
welcome a searching investigation; if
il is guilty it is better that the in
stitution. glorious as is its record in
training American soldiers, should be
abolished rather than such conditions
continue This is an instance where
full publicity is demanded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

That rural free delivery Of mails is
appreciated is shown by the carriers
the second month of the routes run
ming from the South Paris postoffice
for instance, there We're collected and
delivered on route No. 4 total OF
1892 pieces of mail matter-an in
crease over October of y per cent
and on route No. =. 24lS pieces-an in
crease of over "a per cent. from
October This same kind of increase
has been the history OF every rural
free delivery route established in the
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

\ gasoline torch exploited IN The
printing Office Of Jos. +. Rouchard. 90
Elm street, Biddeford. Tuesday, and
made complete wreck Of the interior
of the establishment. Plumbers We're
thawing out a frozen water pipe in the
rear of the printing office and were
using gasoline torch for the purpose
when the torch exploded. The plumb
ers are at loss to account for the
bursting az the lamp The loss on the
building and contents is estimated az
5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

Those who take Hoods Sarsaparilla
for scrofula, eczema, eruptiCns. ca
tarrh. rheumatism or dyspepsia. say il
cures promptly and permanently. even
after all other preparations fail. You
may take this medicine with the ut
most confidence that it will do you
good What it has done for others
you have every reason to believe X
will do for you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

The runaway boy usually discovers
sooner or later that home is the best
place in the world. Willie Harmon.
who disappeared from his Portland
home two years ago has just been
heard from out in Illinois, sick and
anxious to come back to the Maine
home which he left in order to see
the world"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

No doubt the American people,
proud as they are Of that soldier and
gentleman, General Chaffee, would
hold him in still higher regard could
the text of his letter to the European
commanders at Pekin be made pub
lie. His emphatic protest agains-
looting is a credit to the flag he
serves
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

A Spanish letter says that in some
parts of that kingdom the school
had always thought our own schoo!
teachers the poorest paid in the world
but it appears that Spain can go US
one worse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

England is treating General Mer-
ciers wild rant concerning a French
invasion about as seriously as this
country treated Butcher Weyler' s
threat to invade our borders in 1898.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

The absinthe habit is one of the
worst of the many bad habits in
dulged in by gay and wicked France.
The appalling prevalence Of the habit
there is shown by the fact that the
French government is taking steps TO
prevent the manufacture and sale Of
the deadly green beverage which is
filling the Warehouses;.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

awaiting admission indicate r:o-
EressiVc communities. Arizona, the
least populous of the group has more
inhabitants than wyoming and Nc
yada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
sible for the preservation or return OF
rejected communications.
Address all com municatiOns relating
to subscriptions and advertisements to
BURLEIGH & FLYNT. Publishers.
Augusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

Do your Christmas shopping in Au-
gusta. The home merchants merit
your patronage and you will find il to
your own financial advantage to buy
of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13
For Women.
HILL & LOCKE.

DIR Tolman's Montnly Regulator has brought
happiness TO hundreds OF anxious women have
never had single iIure: Longest cases relieved
In to days without fail; no other remedy WIZ
do tins no pain no danger, no interference with
work by mail or at Office 81. write for fnrther
particulars. All letters trathfuliy ansHered-
DR.. T.. M TOLMAN Co, i1JTIeuioIt st., jcSton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13
One With Wisdom and Experience

knows where to procure his Christmas
supplies of groceries-staples like
sugar, tea and coffee of course;
Injuries as well for that one day. 1t is
at Hill & Locke's. To the uninitiated
we may say that you can't do better
than here anywhere; our modest
opinion is that you can't do as we'll.
Get your orders in early. Satisfaction
guaranteed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

There was a little comedy which
was almost a tragedy at the Calais
station. the other day. A Calais girl
who married out West was expected
horne on that day and her sister went
down to give her a hearty welcome
home after her long absence. Now
the sister who was unmarried had
never seen her brother-in-law 50
when the train stopped and she saw 4
strange gentleman assisting her sis
tiers children to aiight. she concluded
at once that he w2s Her brother-in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

Periodically we hear of the foolish
mortal who prefers an Old stocking OF
to deposit his savings. This time it is
Cornelius Quinn of Biddeford who has
accumulated $500 worth Of wisdom by
the simple expedient Of putting his
roll of bills in an old stove. In his
absence his niece built a fire, and now
Mir. Quinn will begin all over again to
accumulate a roll of bills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

The Lewiston sun pleads guilty to
the use of slang. and ably defends
itself. The language is growing and
slang has its part in the growth. 1t is
the abuse not the use of slang which
is TO be deplored.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

About 100000 American people
will rejoice with MIR. Hennessy that
Dooley is out of danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

Biddeford's latest police diversion is
the seizure of slot machines. 1t is
strange that stop cannot be put to
this form of gambling. but in no city
does the law stay enforced long at a
time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-13

The marketmen will make
vigorous attempt to have the Law
amended SO that they can sell game
under more favorable conditions than
a present.