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The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

The total losses of the allies in the
engagements of Thursday. Friday and
Saturday were about 800 killed or
wounded. The casualties were great
est among the Russians and japanese.
Admiral Remey confirms This good
news.
1t is estimated that 60, 900 men will be
required for the march to Pekin and
10000 more to keep open the line Of
communication. Secretary Root de-
clares that if the United States furnish
es from 1900 to 5000 of that number
the Americans will have done their part.
The 9th regiment, u. S. army, is at
Tin Tsin, 1900 more are on the way
there from Manila, 750 sailed from San
Francisco the nth and 6000 more are
under orders to go from uba, Porto
Rico and various points at home to San
Francisco and will go direct from there
to China. This will give our govern
ment a presentation of about IL, 900
men in the allied forces in hina.
The Belgian consul at Hong Kong re-
ports Lii Hung Chang passed through
that city, July ID, on his way north.
Before departure the yiceroy had long
interview with the governor of Hong
Kong.
The secretary of the legation at
Shanghai telegraphs, July 10, that &C.
cording to Chinese information, the
foreigners in Pekin have taken refuge in
the palace of Prince Ching
The Belgian minister of foreign af-
fairs, NJ. De Favereau, has received a
telegram from the Belgian legation in
Paris, saying that the Chinese minister,
Yu Kong, has received an official tele-
gram announcing that the foreign min
listers in Pekin were safe, July 10.
This advice is presumably identical
with those received, Tuesday, by the
Chinese minister in Washington, the
date July Is, Chinese calendar, CORE
spending to our July 8.
The state department at Washington
has received a dispatch from Consul
General Fowler at he Foo saying that
The governor of Shan Tung wires that
his courier left Pekin on July 8. The
legations were still holding out.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

Members of the Maine Press Associa
ton took their annual summer outing in
Portland and vicinity, this year, and
were'wise in so doing. Portland, the
gateway to Maine, is beautiful city In
itself and in its surroundings. Portland
harbor and Casco bay are magnificent.
Their shores and numerous islands are
picturesque and grand. Portland
facilities for excuI sions, by water and
by land, by boat, steam cars and trolley
lines surpass those of any other city in
the State, and Maine editors and their
wives and daughters could not fail to
appreciate these beauties and facilities.
Elsewhere we publish resolves express
sive of their recognition of courtesies
and favors shown them during their
sojourn.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

In days when superstition was more
prevalent than it is now the shape and
appearance OF the finger nails We're
considered to have reference TO ones
destiny. To learn the message of the
finger nails it was necessary to rub
them over with a compound of wax
and SCOT and then to hold them SO that
the sunlight fell fully on them. Then
on the horny, transparent substance
certain signs and characters were sup
posed to appear. from which the future
could be interpreted. Persons. too.
having certain kinds of nails were cred
eed with the possession OF certain
characteristics. Thus man with red
and spotted nails was supposed 10
have hot temper. while pale, lead col
ored nails We're considered to denote
melancholy temperament. Narrow nails
were supposed TO betray ambition and
quarrelsome nature, while round
shaped nails were the distinguishing
marks of lovers of knowledge and peo-
pie of liberal sentiment. Conceited
narrow minded and obstinate folk We're
supposed TO have small nails. indolent
people fieshy nails and those of a gen.
tie, retiring nature broad nails.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19
Nnturnl nn Life.

Two ladies who had not seen each
other for years recently met in The
street They recognized each Other
after a time, aud their recognition WAS
cordial.
$50 delighted to see you again. Why
you are scarcely altered.
so glad. and how little changed l#'
are! Why. how long is it since ",
metz
About ten years"
And why have you never been l.
see me"
"My dear, Just look at the weather
we have had"
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

1t appears that the law passed by the
last Maine legislature prevents the use
of campaign flags by individuals, or even
the use of flags by party committees
with names on them other than those
of candidates for president and vice
president. Probably no one supposed
that this would be the result of the pas
sage of this law. 1t is difficult to tell
just how a law is going to operate until
it is tried. If our enthusiastic citizens
of either party desire to throw the
names of their candidates to the breeze
they will be Obliged to use some other
banner than the United States flag. We
are reconciled to this, believing it is just
as we'll to use the "Stars and Stripes
for public purposes outside of partisan
displays. We cannot be accused OF
being adverse to political parties, we
believe in them for legitimate purposes,
but we do not believe In running every
thing into party politics.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19
Summer Schools.

A summer school began at Ellsworth
July l6; and will begin at Waterville,
July 30; Fryeburg, July %; Norway,
July 30; Lincoln, August 6; Presque
Isle, August 13, each school being in
session two weeks.
"There are two things in which Maine
leads the world" remarked Supt. Stet.
son, "the number of teachers in the
State holding State certificates and the
number of teachers that attend summer
schools" Speaking of teachers meet.
ings he said, over 60 were held last year.
AT one of the meetings held in a country
town 527 persons were counted as they
passed out Of the church at the close of
the meeting.
Superintendent Stetson has spared no
pains In obtaining people of talent and
recognized ability to teach and talk in
summer schools.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

The intention of the administration
regarding China as announced by Secre-
tary Hay meets with general approval
The mission of the United States is to
save the lives and property of Americans,
vindicate treaty rights, and aid 10 re-
storing order. The United States will
join in no partitioning of China. 1t will
stand always for the open door, a fair
field and no favor In the vast Chinese
market.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

Rupert-It was Il strange case! He
left the club one night to 90 to the
opera and was never seen or heard of
afterward
Harold-Disappeared as completely
as if the earth had opened and swal-
lowed him up, ehf
Rupo~t-More so, If possible. In that
case he might have left his hat above
ground or there might have been a
crack left to show where he disap-
peared, but this fellow, mind you, dis
appeared as completely as If he had
married an authoress.-Puck.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

"Bryan men," the nominee for the
vice presidency, Mr.. Stevenson called
them iu his response to the ovation, in
Lincoln, Nebraska, last week, VIII Oh
greeted him on his arrival-"Bryan
men," Mr.. Stevenson said, "wr ich
means Democrats, Populists, silver men
and all the elements in opposition to the
Republican party" Mr.. Stevenson is II
wise man and is particularly happy 10
the term used in Nebraska. Bryan is it,,
this year, and bryan men" is the
proper term TO apply to the aggregation
that faces the Republican party al d
prosLe itY.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

The frequent showers for the past
week have been very hard on haymakers.
Considerable hay has been housed In the
two or three good days but at great dis
advantage. The many showers help to
keep the grass green but the season Is
advancing, and II not cut soon, the hay
will not be of the first quality because
of its ripeness. The weather is very
discouraging to farmers.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

Boston journal: In definitely and
publicly renouncing the Democratic
party and joining the Republican, Dis
trict Attorney James NJ. Beck of Penn
sylvania says, with a large measure of
truth, "There can be no such thing as a
Gold Democrat or a Silver Republican.
A man is of that party with which he
sympathizes, whatever he may call him
SELF" Most of the men who called
themselves Silver Republicans have
taken themselves out of the party and
most of the sincere Gold Democrats are
supporting the Republican candidates in
this campaign.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

The theory that the legations at Pekin
were safe the 18th instant is revived by
dispatches received at Berlin, Washing
ton, London etc, evidently all emanat-
ing from the same source. All earnestly
hope this information is authentic and
that the supposed massacre has not
occurred. 1t would be great relief
that all Christendom would rejoice
over
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

Ills authoritatively stated that ex- Presi
uent Harrison will take an active part in
'ne Republican campaign In Indiana,
'peaking in all the leading cities.
bryan papers have been joyfully pro-
'aiming that he would be either indiffer-
COT Or opposed to Mckinley and Roose-
'elt' Thus Is an Illusion dispelled.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

State Treasurer Simpson has complete
Cd the apportionment of the school fund
and mill tax for the year 1900. The
number Of scholars in Somerset was
1901 and the amount apportioned was
VI, O27.76. This amounts to 1882 for
each scholar and is an important addi-
non to the school funds Of towns,
specially the more rural and smaller
ones In the State.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

The seventh annual report upon births,
marriages, divorces and deaths in Maine,
for the year ending December 81, 1898,
has been received from the office of DIR.
A. G.. Young, register Of vital statistics.
The volume contains much information
of value and interest to many people
and the volume is nicely arranged and
indexed for reference.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19
Walter Taylor is spending his vacation

Walter Taylor is spending his vacation
in Madison.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Carr and family
have been spending the past two weeks
at their cottage at North pond.
G. W. Watson is spending few days
in Boston.
William Baker and wife and Mr.. Jarvis
Baker OF Boston are expected here soon
on visit to Mr.. and Mrs. (. W. Wing.
The ball game, Friday afternoon, be-
tween the merchants and the clerks was
a very enthusiastic affair aud the playing
of some OF the ''old fellars" was an eye
opener. Almon Works scored lots OF
applause for his batting and base run
ming c. Z. Eease and Hamlin Hale for
their all around work; Ed. Wing made a
great run from a little hit and several
rattles furnished by the players on the
clerks side in turn the merchants fur
nished a good supply OF rattes TO offset
Sidney knowlton, Carol Staples, Arthur
Works and others did coed work on the
clerks side and proved 10 be TOO much
ball players Tor the merchants. The
score stood 10 to IS in favor OF the clerks.
And now the ooatshoppers come out
with challenge TO play the rest of the
town in a game 10 take place at the
grounos on Saturday aflernoc n. the 28th,
al O'Clock in the afternoon. the admis-
sion to be roc and the proceeds TO go
toward street light at the corner of
Main and Mechanic streets.
Mr. Edwin Taylor met with a painful
accident. Wednesday Of last week, by
being thrown from his wagon. His col
FAR bone was broken and he was other
wise badly shaken up.
DR.. AID Mrs. J. Curtis Smythe of
Washington. D. c, are sprnding their
vacation at thu Quinnehassetf.
There has been considerable trouble
with the electric lights during the past
week caused by the burning cut OF one
of the transformers curing thunder
shower. They are all right again now.
The Thimhle Society of the Congrega-
lional church met with Mrs. Gould, yes
terday, and made several aprons to fill
orders
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

At the second days session of the
Maine Dental Society, Wednesday, it
was voted to hold the next annual
meeting at Old Orchard. The following
officers were elected President, c. H.
Haines of Dexter; vice president, w. 5.
Payson of Castine; secretary, H. A. Kel-
ley of Portland; treasurer, +, j. Roberts
of Augusta.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19
A Gard of Thanks.

To the friends and neighbors whose
helpfuness and sympathy have been
unfailing in our time of need, we express
our heartfelt thanks. "a BIZ
JAS. PALMER, as
MRS. ELLEN ADAMS.
B. F. Burns,
MRS. c. F. DAY.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

The Kennebec Valley Campmeeting
Association will hold their thirty-third
annual campmeeting at Richmond camp
ground, commencing August the 3rd,
and closing August 18th. There will be
able speakers from abroad.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

Receipts of the National Treasury for
the fiscal year just ended were S56S, 1885,
94S, and the expenditures, S4S7,759,17l,
making surplus for the year of $751;
229, III.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.

AtLarge-JOsEPH O. SMITH, skowhegan.
GEORGE P. wESCOTT, Portland.
First Dist. CHARLES f. LIBBY, Portland.
Second Dist JAMES w. WAKEFIELD. Bath.
Third Dist.-FRLD ATWOOD Winterport.
Fourth Dist.-ALMON H. FOGG Houlton.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

For Representatives to the Legislature:
EDWARD P. PAGE of Skowhegan.
WILLIAM l.. WALKER of Starks.
WILLIAM +. GREENE Of Madison.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

st. Louis Globe Democrat: Steven
son is highly respectable parsonage,
but nobody ever yet got enthusiastic
about him, or ever will. The assump-
ton that by placing him on the Bryan
ticket that individual can carry Illinois
is as absurd as the assumption would be
that the nomination of George Fred
Williams in Stevenson's place would
have given Bryan Massachusetts,.
Illinois will be as robustly Republican In
1900 as Massachusetts,. Brysn's flag
furling and rotten money platform
makes Illinois safely Republican for this
year.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

The Kennebec drive is moving along
well and has through the season, with
not an unusual number of Jams. The
rear is this side of Bingham and there
are a few side jams at various points be-
tween here and Scion, but none Of any
magnitude. Jam estimated to cor
tain % to 30 millions IT. in Lawrence,
Newhall & Co.'s boom at Pishon's Ferry
is requiring the vigorous work of the
drivers at the present time. 1t Is big
one but will be worked out In good
time.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19
SOUTH NORRIDGEWOCK.
Cit r. He

CosGKgGArIosAL CnuBca- Rev.IA .t4,e.
pastor. saHdav-Norn5no, .sfsiee -
day sehooi. L n, !. ;. E.7fs Usdnes-
ua3 sNtElngr-ffayer meeting followed is a
tAehsr meeting.
The CHEI.rfAs ExDgAyo,t sao5e,y - .te
Congregational ehureh-H. J.. Lpne.ey HresI-
dehti spaaldlng. vice president Hattie
a. Lohglet' sec. and Ireas Meeting Sunday
eve III Vestfy
BAPIIsI lHr EeH-kes. J.. T. Turner. pasfGf.
SuhaAy forming -eTfles, le25 sunday sshDoi,
u NJ PRAYER meeting. P. u.
TBR CHRISTIAN FsBEA4ar gaciety ~ Via
baptist GhaIch-4s. y Whiting, Pre- Ars.
Mais D. @hltihg ,nf 7ec a1s- Il J. Haynes.
i fe a. greetings wednesday evenings ia FestrY
al IN
>o-IEIIks-
LEBA NOS LODGE No. JIG r. & 4 8-charles
Farrand Master, {. A Ward scr. : g.
Dsnforth Treas Regular meeting. -asardsy
on Or before the fall u The moon.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

For County Treasurer:
ROLAND T. PATrEN of Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

For County Attorney:
GEORGE w. COVER of Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

For County Commissioner:
MILTON L. MERRILL of st. Adams.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19
For Governor,
JOHN F. HILL Of Augusta.
For Representative In Congress:
EDWIN C. BURLElGH OF Augusta.
SOMERSET COUNTY.

For Senators:
GEORGE G. WEEKS of Fairfield
EDMUND c. BRYANT of Pittsfield.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

For Register of Probate:
NATHAN FOWLER of skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

For Sheriff:
FRANK P. PENNELL of Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-07-19

For Judge of Probate:
ONWARD f. DANFORTH of Skowhegan
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-03-07
Through Suffering to Life.

By going down to death and rising
again therefrom Christ overcame death
and brought life and Immortality to
light. Through death He won the VIC
tory. The same general principle Is
taught in what is said that our suffer
ings work out far more exceeding
and eternal weight Of glory. Death
worketh In US, but life in you, said the
apostle. This is true of the pastor, Of
the Christian worker in every other
line. We must undergo suffering il
we would enter into the highest life.
We must come into the sufferings of
others If we would help them and lift
them out of their depression. The vital
principle must cast off its hard sur
roundings if it would grow.-United
Presbyterian.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-03-07
THE SECRET OF HAPPINESS.

THE skcRET OF HAPPINESS.
Do you deem life's burden heavy
And rebel. with loud comp lain,
That your sorrows are the sharpest,
And your pain the worst of pain?
Hush, Be ii ent aud forget not
There are thousands worse than you.
Bearing heavier burdens pobiy
With a spiri brave and true,
You possess home to live In,
Lacsing neither warmth nor bread,
While your starving, shiyeriDg brethren
Know not here 10 lay their head
Bear your cross with comedy patience,
Think of Others In your pain;
Smile your best, and speak with courage
In the kindest, happiest strain.
Oft life's skies are gioomed by sorrows,
And our prayers are mixed with tears;
Oft the hidden pain and anguish
Make us older than our years.
We may feel reverse of fortune,
All our former pride and wealth
Turn TO poverty, while suffering
Takes the place of vigorous health;
Ay the darkness of bereavement
MAY enwrap the laughing hours,
And in terrible deep silence
Hide the darings that are ours;
We may have such dire Affections
In n measure, more or less,
But Ia gain the peace of spirit
With it's strength and happiness.
We must lift our cross up gently,
Holding Faiths bright lamp on high,
Breathing forth a eslgnation
And hope that cannot die
With sun bright happy knowledge
That each iife-d. sig n is planned,
From beginning TO CON pietion,
BY the All wise Fathers hand.
He, the mover of iife's forces,
He, of life-in death the Lord,
Hath, for faith In Him, the glory
OF life benediction stored;
And the patient, true cross bearer,
Who behoids trhdt Is, is best,
Wine the crown. the joy. the rapture
OF the welcome perfect rest.
Selected bD II.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-03-07

The union here held mot hers meeting
Feb. 81, which Was made interesting by
readings and the discussion OF several
question appropriate to the occasion.
The president asked how many knew the
history of the origin of this department.
She said 1t grew out OF a meeting APP
pointed by the wife of Richard Storrs,
for her own and others help.
One OF the questions asked was "How
shall We train our children to truthful
ness'r The practice OF giving evasive
answers to the questions OF children,
promising rewards or punishments and
not fulfilling the promises, the "white
lies of society and the like were dis
cussed rs means OF leading children to be
untruthful.
1t is sometimes grave question " bet her
the actual truth should be told or with
held, ana it seemed TO be the prevailing
opinion that though a falsehood should
not be told, still it would be better in
some cases to avoid a direct answer to
questions the answering of which mig hit
cause hard feeling or evil reports to cir
cuiste.
Again, friend may call at a very iu-
opportune time, and yet 1t is not neces-
ssry to make that friend feel like an In
truder by saying the exact truth that one
would rather not receive the call at that
time. 1t would be one OF the things that
we're better unsaid.
Correct speaking was another topic
discussed, as quite an important item in
the training Of children.
Feb, q. Eco.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-03-07

eminent than he does. She has brain to
understand what is necessary for keeping
society in order, and she has as much
moral courage in carrying out her con-
victions of duty as be has.
No person OF assembly Of persons gave
men the privilege Of the ballot, they sim
ply took 1t, and after the few had decided
that they were to have It, they proceeded
to extend 1t according TO their own ideas,
not according to the rights OF others. OF
course, In those early days, women, being
considered so much inferior to men, and
accepting this estimate a. natural and
right, saw no reason to assert themselves
as having claim to higher consideration;
but now, when they have nearly or quite
almost every svenue OF occupation is open
to them, the case Is different, and there Is
no reason why, being equally intelligent,
they should not have equal rights with
men, therefore they should have them.
As to numbers predominsting over in-
women than with men. Witness the
average citizens who now vote. How
many OF them can tell any more about
the methods OF elections or general work
ings Of the government than the average
woman can? When | have wanted to
learn sonnet hing of any particular branch
OF the legislative affairs that / could not
readily find in the dictionary or the al
mansc, have had to ask quite number
OF my brother men before getting the In
formation. Yet that class would be the
first to decry the ballot for me.
1 have to pay my taxes alike a man..
yet a man who can neither read nor write.
who has only poll tax to pay and doesn't
pay that. who keeps q dog or two and
uses tobacco, liquor, etc., enough to sup
port family, this man has voice In
managing affairs and saying what shall
be done with the money that I pay in
taxes, which Is utterly denied me. In the
language OF the old song:
"'Tisnt right. Zachariah. tisnt right"
But these may be considered rather neg
alive reasons, and there are plenty OF pos
tive ones that might be given II time per-
mitted. One OF them 10 indicated in the
anxiety to prevent woman suffrage man
ifssted by the liquor element. Thcy real
lie, more than temperance people at large
do, that IL women voted II would not be
In accord with their policy, neither would
an average woman sell her vote for glass
OF liquor, either directly or indirectly.
Further, II women had . voice In maxi
ing the laws, do not believe they would
pass law with the direct intention to
leave 1t In such . state that II could b
evaded, and then declare II unconstitu-
tionsl. think they would consult the
constitution first. and having passed q
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-03-07

How the hungry grave is longing
To despoil the fairest charms.
AL relentless in its wronging,
With the clasp of cruel arms.
While we mourn the sad intruding.
As our flowers deaths hand shall reap,
Blessed thought, the grave GLIDING,
Only dust it has to keep!
When the stricken heart is signing
Requiems DER the loved and fair.
Planting flowers where they are lying.
While they seem to hover there,
IT'S a holy mystic meeting.
With q thrill OF pensive bliss.
To return the zephyr's greeting
As responsive to their kiss!
Oh, how dear is their entombing,
Consecrated spot of earth.
Where the cypress, ever blooming,
Tells OF an immortal BIRTH
In the heart an echo fingers,
whispered in the mourner's ear,
As the touch OF angel fingers
Wakes their harps the soul to cheer.
Oh. not losti They live in spirit,
.sWhite robed' angels in the skies,
Where they glory now inherit.
All too bright for mortal eyes
When we watch the stars OF even.
Sister spirits OF the night.
We will think Of them in heaven
Making earth for US more bright.
-Phiiadelphia Ledger