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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-10

II Admiral Dewey's candidacy for the
Presidency ever had any vitality it has
none left. Even John h. Mclean,
brother OF Mrs. Dewey, has abandoned
the Admiral and has jumped on the seat
of Brysn's band wagon. II is said that
Admiral Dewey will soon make state
ment to the public Withdrawing his
name as a candidate for the Presidency.
such a statement would, however. seem
to be entirely superfiuous. There has
been no evidence that any considerable
number of people have ever seriously
regarded him as a candidate. He told
them they could have him for q candi-
date II they wanted him and they have
shown no signs OF wanting him. All
that II Is necessary or advisable for him
to do under the circumstances is to keep
quiet.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-10

In accordance with General Ots's re-
quest, to be allowed to return to the
United states. the War Department
issued orders, Friday, relieving him. to
take effect, saturday morning, May 3,
the date fixed by General Otis for his
sailing. The orders designate Major
General Macarthur to succeed General
Otis in command of the division of the
Philippines. Brevet General Wheaton
Is designated TO succeed Macarthur as
commander Of the department of
southern Luzon.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-10

The law court has recently rendered II
decision affirming the enustitutionality
OF the Maine law providing for the
licensing Of guides. The form of de-
eision was in the Sustaining of an ndict-
meut found against Elmer Snowman In
franklin County.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-10

The South Berwick murder case APP
pears likely 10 be numbered among the
mysterious tragedies so numerous in our
state within "A few years past.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-10

j. d. Rawles Il Co. sell the paint that
wears twice as long as lead and oil
Deyoe lead and zinc, ground by maohin.
cry. 4m10
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-10

Democratic prophets are basing pre-
dietions Of success on the tact that the
Republicans by ensctlng sound money
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-10

The best fountain syringe sold for
SIPS is said TO be Or. Edwu's. Sold in
Skowhegsn by George f, Sampson only.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-10

The Campus University OF Maine
Hon, Henry Lord of Bangor, president
OF the Board of Trustees, deuies abso-
lutely that there is the slightest founda-
ton for the statement that the board is
TO ask for the resignation of President
Hsrris. CO the contrary, there has been
considerable anxiety on their part that
superior fioaneial Inducements might
lead him TO 20 elsewhere. So far rs the
students are concerned, The Campus
feels entitled to speak. Every student
in the university feels sure that Presi-
dent Harris is just the right man for It's
head and that his resignation from any
cause would be the seyerest loss with
which 1t could meet, Speaking for the
students, we trust that the day Is far
distant when he shall cease TO tie at its
head.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-10

One of the leading owners in the
Skowhegan Electric Light Company
stated, day or two since, that 10 his
opinion the recent fire by which that
company aud others suffered TO the tune
of $50, 900 or more was one OF the many
instances where IL can be truly said,
Rum did it, The special train from
down river, run To accommodate the
Knights of Pylhias, that evening,
brought to our town IA numher OF roughs
who took the opportunity 10 come along
'good time" A proper designation
would be. to indulge IN disgraceful
drunk. These mel, or apologies for
men, wandered about the town 10
squads, In semiintoxicated condition
and II Is much more than probable TINT
one or more of them entered the mill
yard and dropped lighted mSteh, a
spark from a pipe or cigar stump Ia
the combuatlbe refuse near tn mill or
In II, with the depl0rable result which
cost our business men much money aud
loss OF time and great Inconvenience.
Our informant told Us that, with his
own eyes, near the south end OF the
railroad bridge, earlier IN the evening,
he saw three men too drunk to know
what they were doing. Very likely this
wac sample squad and such lot has
immense possibilities for damage when
Opportuuits presents Itself. The liquor
they had imhbed may have been Water.
vile whiskeY or Skowhegsn split. Ii
makes no difference where the men got
II, skowhega had to suffer for it this
time. The men who sold the stuff,
whether they belong 10 this town or any
other town. were equally hlsmeworthy
with the men who drank II. Upon the
hypothesis that his free Vas caused by
man under the Influence OF rum, par
italy or wholly, the seller contributed
AS much To the setting Of the fire as the
poor deludrd wretch, the driuker. 1t
was iOlnt work OF the two. The seller
WAS 10 practical partnership with the
drluker IN the operation, and the sale
aud use OF run added big item Of loss
70 the business interests Of our town.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-10
Graduating Exercises.

The goth annual graduation of Arson
Academy took place in Carrabassett
hall, Friday afternoon. The large hall
was deliberately decorated with red
bunting. Music was furnished by Halls
orchestra of Waterville, and invocation
was offered by Rev. II. S. Ryder.
On the platform sat the instructors,
Prof. Sanborn, Misses Frances Simmons
and Lena Donley, the graduates, E. c.
Andrews, president of the board OF
trustees and w. W. Stetson, State
Superintendent. The exercises were of
a high order-one of the best ever given
by this institution, every part being
exoellently rendered. The clear enunci-
alton of the class was particularly
noticeable as every word could be dis
tinctly heard in all parts of the hall
which speaks much for Prof Sanborn
and his corps of teachers and the good
work they have been doing the past
year. Twelve members of the class
took the academic course and the
others, Misses Paulenah Simmons and
Marion Hovey, the college preparatory
course. At the close Superintendent
Stetson made some interesting remarks,
after which he presented the diplomas.
The following is the programme, with
pncia.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-10

Soda with genuine fruit flavors at
George K. SIMPSONS, the corner drug
gist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-10
The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

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Prices quoted application.
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inserted at B cents per line
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-10

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The Press., 1900-12-27
GOING SOUTH.

On account of the severe winter and the prevailing grippe in the Northern and New England states, there have been great many people taking advantage of the low round trip, excursion rates that are offered by the Merchants and Miners Steamship Company. They sell round trip excursion tickets, good until the first of June, from Boston to Southern Pines and return, in- cluding meals and state room for $31. .75. There has never been an accident on the Merchants and Miners since it's establish ment many years ago, and we would ad- wise all those suffering from cold, grippe, rheumatism or any trouble of the air pass age to go down to Southern Pines and spend remaining part of the winter; and there is less fatigue, less liability of talk. ing cold on the way by going on the Mer. chants and Miners than by an all raj route.
 For information as to renting cottages by those who desire to occupy a suit oi rooms at small cost and do their owI house keeping, and those who desire tc engage hotel accommodations in advance write to John Patrick Chief Industria Agent, Seaboard Air Line, Pinebluff, N 0. For round trip ticket apply to the | Merchants and Miners ticket office in Bos ton, or at the Seaboard Air Line office 3O6 Washington Street, Boston.
 Be sure to go South via Southern Pines N. O., as it is the shortest route tc
 Florida. For information address J. T
 Patrick, Pinebluff, N. c.
The Press., 1900-12-27

This picture is the trade mark of SCOTT'S EMULSION, and is on every bottle of SCOTT'S EMUL- SION ill the World, which now amounts to many millions yearly. This great business has grown to such vast proportions,
 Eirsf;-Because the proprietors have always been most careful in selecting the various ingredients used in its composition, namely; the finest Cod Liver Oil, and the purest Hypophosphites. SecOnd:-Because they have SC skillfully combined the various ingredients that the best possible results are obtained by its use.
 Third:-Because it has made SC many sickly, delicate children strong and healthy, given health and rosy cheeks to so many pale anaemic girls, and healed the lungs and restored to full health, so many thousands in the first stages of Consumption.
 If you have not tried 1t, send for free sample, = esee seeTT ras's M BoWNE, sR,se cEemists Seni
 Soc. and sl,oo; ali druggists.
The Press., 1900-12-27
A Democratic King.

A story illustrating the democratic simplicity of King Oscar of Sweden and Norway is told in the Echo de Paris by M. Gaston Bonnier. the bot anist. M.. Bonnier was botanizing near Stockholm when he met a stranger similarly occupied. The two fraterniz- ed. and M. Bonnier suggested that they should lunch together at an inn. ''No, come home and lunch with me instead" said the stranger, and he led the way to the palace and opened the gate. M. Bonnier was naturally aston ished, but his new acquaintance was most apologetic. "I'm sorry" he said, ''but l happen to be the king of this country. and this is the only place I've got to entertain anybody i'm" So they went in and lunched and talked botany together all the afternoon.
The Press., 1900-12-27
Washington, Dec. "A, 1900.

WaSh1ngt0n, Dec. "A, 1900. Nothing could be more complimentary to the U. s. supreme court, or better demonstrate the absolute faith of the people in the strength of our form of gov ernment, than the current talk about the decision of the supreme court, in the cases involving the constitutional status of Porto Rico and the Philippines, one of which was argued just before the court took it's holiday recess, and will be de- cided in the near future. While opinion Is much divided as to what the decision will be. it IS unanimous that it will settle the much argued question. In other words, that no matter whether this deoi- sion shall uphold the construction put up. on the constitution by the administration in ssa dealings4wish our new possessieas or shall upset 1t and make an entire re. versal of policy necessary, 1t will be ac. cepted as final by everybody. There have been decisions of the supreme court that were unpopular, but there has never been one that was not accepted. This reflects as much credit upon the good sense and patriotism of the people, as upon the wis. dom and integrity of the men who have been honored by membership of that court, which has been called "The great. est legal tribunal on earth" The second case involving the same general question has been set for argument on January 7th after which the court will, 1t Is expected consider the case and prepare its decision The senate committee on agriculture which has been giving hearings on thu oleomargartne bill, will not sit during tht recess, but will resume the hearings Jan uary 3, the day that congress reassembles The fight over this bill promises to bt quite as vigorous as 1t was in the house pass.
 Chairman Burton, of the house rive and harbor committee, has made public the river and harbor bill, just completed by that committee, and which will be re ported to the house as soon as congress reassembles. The bill carries in rount figures $6O, ,000, ,00O, of which about $23, 900, 900 is in direct appropriations, ant about $37 ,0OO, ,000 for the payment of con tracts for continuous work authorized b, previous bills. Large as the amour carried by the bill is, there is much dis satisfaction among the members becaus projected Improvements in their district are not provided for, and 1t is among tn possibilities that the bill may be amende' in the house. The largest amount eve carried by river and harbor bill was il the bill of 1897, which provided for the ex penditure of $72, ,275, ,945. - About the only thing accomplished b. Secretary Hay when he made public tn agreement signed by the foreign minister in Pekin, was to confirm what the news paper men had published long way ahead of the'secretary.
The Press., 1900-12-27
4urt1ea R Ds!lAx's
We Invite You to Come

And survey the most de- cided wreck that great Christ mas stocks have ever suffered at this store, and to pick from them a share of the salvage at the very lowest After Christmas Prices.
 ALL the SOILED AND MUSSED HANDKERCHIEFS will be ready for you.
 All the DOLLS and CHRIST MAS TOYS, Bric-a-brac, etc., will be ready for you.
 ALL the MEMS HOUSE COATS AND BATH ROBES remaining will be ready for you.
 All the SOILED and MUSSED LINENS table cloths, Damask by the yard, tray cloths, towels, etc., will be ready for you. All GOODS of whatever na- ture, that belong to Christmas, and which we do not keep after Christmas. will be ready for you. And we shall offer every thing at prices that will quickly find takers.
The Press., 1900-12-27
Saw Death Near.

'It often made my heart ache," writes L. c. Overstreet, of Elgin, Tenn, ''to hear my wife cough, until it seemed her weak and sore lungs would collapse. Good doctors said she was so far gone with Consumption that no medicine or earthly help could save her, but g friend recommended Dr. Kings New Discovery, and persistent use of this excellent medi- cine saved her life." It's absolutely guar anteed for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma. and all Throat and Lung dis eases. Soc and $1.O0.
 Trial bottles free atA. c. Eaton's Drug Store.
The Press., 1900-12-27
The Wnrld.a FauIf.

'"There is one thing like about you," said the intimate friend. ''and that Is your lack of vanity. You don't pretend to be the greatest actor the world has ever seen"
 "No.' answered MT. StOrmington Barnes thoughtfully. but l would be if the world would only come to see me- Washington Star.
The Press., 1900-12-27
Food Changed to Poison.

Putrefying food in the intestines pro- duces effects like those of arsenic, but Dr. Kings New Life Pills expel the pois. ons from clogged bowels, gently, easily but surely, curing Constipation, Bilious. ness, Sick Headache, Fevers, all Liver Kidney and Bowel troubles. Only 25 cts.
 Sold by A. c. Eaton, Druggist.
The Press., 1900-12-27
THE REORGANIZATION CLEARANCES.

Monday, Dec. 31st, we take inventory. It is desirable to reduce our stocks as much as possible before that time. So, from now until next Tuesday will be a grand time for all to supply any need that exists, for something to wear for women, misses, children, boys and men, for anything in home necessities or conveniences.
The Press., 1900-12-27

No trait of character is more valuable to a woman than the possession of g sweet temper. Home can never be happy without it. It is like the flowers that spring up in our pathway. reviv- ing and cheering us
The Press., 1900-12-27
Coats That Last a Century.

To wear your grandfather's coat would not seem much of an honor, but to John Chinaman it is the greatest felicity. Not only is the common look ing, shapeless blue blouse of his an cestor prized because it is his ances- tors, but because of it's intrinsic value. The clothing usually worn by the Chi uese is of the purest silk and costs any where from $1O0 to $25O suit.
 As a nation the Chinese object to wearing clothing of any other kind, and centuries of experiment have taught them how best to make up the costly caterpillar thread into the most dura- ble form. On this account the Chinese dress, though of purer material, has none of the sheen usually associated with silk, a peculiarity which has re- suited in the erroneous ideas as to their composition. All the garments are made in China and are only exported for the personal use of Celestials in foreign countries.
 Owing to their cost, however, they are only purchased at long intervals, each garment being of so durable Q
 
 to the third and even the fourth gener. ation. Wear appears to rather improve them than otherwise, with the result that the coat of the father or grandfa- ther often has more intrinsic value than the newer and less worn articles. Omaha orld-Herald.
 How TO CURE CRoUP.-Mr. R. Gray who lives near Amenia, Duchess county N. Y., says: "Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Is the best medicine I have ever used. It Is fine children's remedy for croup, and never fails to cure. When given as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croupy cougf has developed, 1t will prevent the attack This should be borne in mind, and bot tie of the Cough Remedy kept at hant ready for instant use as soon as thes, symptoms appear.
 For sale by E K. Taft, Stafford Springs H. F. Cady, Stafford; Gardiner Hall, Jr. & Co.,, South Willington.
 Of the 100000 men constituting tn l H,,%
The Press., 1900-12-27

Tn Scotland all licensed premises. ex- cept hotels. are closed Sundays. and one must be at least technically "a traveller" before he can obtain liquor.
The Press., 1900-12-27

The curiosity of others enables some men to make a good living. Chicago News.
The Press., 1900-12-27
Firm Nerves by Using Smiths Green Mountain
 RenOvatOr.
Clear Vision. To

Firm nerves and clear vision are products of perfect blood circulation. Strength of arm, of eye, and of nerve necessary to-day as never before. The present day worker like the archer of old must have strength with out alloy. Smiths Green Fountain Reno vator is the happiest union of fstrength-giving elements known, and as Body Builder noth- ing equals it. It is made of pure herbs and plants, and Is redolent of the fragrant woods, green hills and bracing air of the Green Mountainsi ...~ .-s;,
 "I have been troubled with nervous dyspepsia for years, which made me physical wreck in more ways than one-weak, nervous, and unable to eat or sleep. I was induced to try Smith's Green Mountain Renovator. A few bottles com- pletely cured me, and thanks to your Renovator l can now eat square meal, sleep well, and feel strong and hearty" TBEo. GuLEsPIE, =
 No. 148 Pearl Street, Albany, N. Y.
The Press., 1900-12-27

Massachusetts seems to be the boom state of the east, with its better than; 30 per cent. increase in population.
The Press., 1900-12-27
 e. Tnasu A.J THE STAFFORD SPRINGS ELECTRIC LIGHT AND GAS COMPANY OER1ce,

company which
  of regarding immediate service will We'd o
The Press., 1900-12-27

DOYAL Baking IN Powder improves
 the flavor and adds to the healthful- ness of all risen flour foods. It renders the biscuit, bread and cake more digestible and nutritious.
 Royal Baking Pow der makes hot breads W h olesome. Food raised with Royal will not distress persons of delicate Or enfeebled digestion, though eaten warm and fresh. ng powders almost invariably con- un makes the food unwholesome.
The Press., 1900-12-27

Of the 100000 men constituting the United States regular army, but 17,00O are now serving in the United States.
The Press., 1900-12-27
The Delicious { Y Fragrance

from a hot Royal Baking Powder biscuit whetS the appetite. The taste of such a biscuit
 sweet, creamy, delicate and Crispy- is a joy to the most fastidiOus.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-27

iZation. Chairman Martin says that the
county organizations are better than
they have been for years.
The state supreme court has just
ruled that the bona fide indebtedness of
all owner of national bank stock should
not be deducted from it's value in list
ing the same for taxation, but it should
be taxed at its full value without re-
gard TO such Indebtedness
Willis W. Wright, of Polk township,
was in the city Monday and enrolled
himself as subscriber TO the Marshall
County Independent. Mr.. Wright has
decided ideas on the political questions
at issue this year and he is one of those
fellows who will vote as he thinks.
The Independent reporter gave it in
yesterdays issue that DIR. Browns new
boy weighs 20 pounds. which goes to
show that young men, who have not
tried matrimony. know very few facts
relative to the weight of new born
babies. Emory tells us that he sup
posed new baby could weigh twenty
pounds as we'll as ten. AT any rate he
wanted to please Dr. Brown and he
thought he might as well tell q good
one'
A breakman, on passing freight
train, was standing on the top of an ex-
ceptionslly high box car this afternoon
as the train passed through the river
bridge and was struck by the upper
part. He fell and lay on the top of the
car until it reached the Novelty works
when the train stopped and he WAS car
ried to the caboose. He could not have
been seriously hurt or doctor from
this city would have been Immediately
called.
Indianapolis is now the center of at
traction for all Indisnians. The East
ern Star and the republican state con-
ventions are drawing crowds to the
state capital. Among those who went
from here this morning to the republi-
can state convention were j. w. Parks,
w. b. Hess, DIR. n. b. Asphalt and ].
V. Ashley. ID. Mcdonald and wife,
Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Conger, Mrs. As
pinall and Mrs. j. w. Parks were
drawn thither by the Eastern Star
gathering.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1900-04-27
Argos Items.

w. Nj. Musser. of Iowa City, Iowa
is visiting with M. L. Corey.
John Edmsn left Monday for Valpa
raiso, where he will attend college dur
ing the summer.
Mrs. w. M. Lawhon returned with
her mother to Neport, Ind, where she
will visit for few Gays.
Mrs. s. f. Aults, of Rutland, was
called here on account of the serious
illness of her daughter, Mrs. j. L. Vest
Mrs. G. ID. Stevens is visiting friends
in Chicago.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Cox
Tuesday, a boy.
G. ID. Stevens is spending q few days
at the Green Springs (Ohio) sanitarium
taking treatment for rheumatism.
The interior of the Argos house hst
fresh coat of paint.
At the home of the brides parents
Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. Grimes, near Argos
on Sunday, April %, at o'clock, oc
CURED the marriage of their daughter
Clara May, to John w. Boyce. The
Rev. J. A. Koontz, of Denver, per
formed the ceremony. They will make
their home on the farm recently va
Gated by b. F. Boyce.