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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-07
THE TAX ON MILL MEN.
The County Orders the County Treas
urer to Refund It.

The last Legislature levied tax of
$40 on lumber dealers" (chapter IL,
section So, Laws of 1S99)-$10 to the State
and $40 to the county
This was construed by the State Treas
urer and Attorney General to apply to
saw mill memo matter how small the
mill.
But some of the mill men thought this
unjust and appealed to the courts. The
courts, in case recently tried at Dur
ham, sustained them, ruling that saw
mill man was not lumber dealer, but
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-07
Verdict Against the Southern.

Newton, N. c., March 6.-(Special.)-
The jury in the case of Ernest Brooks
VS.. Southern Railway for damages, gave
a verdict for 1925. This is the case in
which $1,000 damages was awarded at
the last term of court and Judge Brown
set aside the verdict.
The case of A. F. Abernethy VS.. Hick-
DRY Electric Company is being holly
contested.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-07
Bishop Galloway's Itinerary.

Bishop Galloway, who comes to North
Carolina enxt week in the interest of
the Twentieth Century movement, will
speak as follows: West Market Street
Greensboro, Monday night March
II. He will speak in Winston on Sun
day, the 18th; Charlotte, 13; Salisbury,
IA; Shelby, Is; Asheville, 10; and on the
18th he will speak in Washington City.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-07
JURY FOR THE APRIL COURT.
Drawn Yesterday by the County Com.
missioners.

The following jury was drawn by the
county commissioners for the April term
of court-a civil term:
First week ~
b. N. Terrell, Panther Branch. ~
j. l.. Britt. Panther Branch.
J. d. Peoples, Wake Forest.
J. c. Fish. Panther Branch.
S. C. Pool, Raleigh.
w o. Pace, Wake Forest.
J. B. Thompson, Oak Grove.
J. S. Thompson, Oak Grove.
Quinton Jones (col), Holly Springs
r. A. Gattis, ST. Matthews.
NJ. J. Carlton, House Creek.
w. H. OVERLY, Raleigh.
II. P. Coley, st. Matthews
Theo. Maynard, White Oak
r. T. Hornbuckle, Raleigh.
Robert Chamblee, Little River.
A. E. Glenn, Raleigh.
Rufus Thompson, Barton's Creek.
Second week
c. W. Lawrence, BuckhOrn.
n. l. Wyatt, Panther Branch
NJ. T. Norris, Raleigh.
H. R. Cooley, Oak Grove.
C. B. Ray, Raleigh.
r. E. Parham, Raleigh.
j. E. Stinson, Middle Creek.
b. F. Sanderlin, New Light.
j. A. Collins, White Oak.
Irwin r. Jones, Raleigh
s. r. Stevens, Holly Springs.
w E. Redford, Wake Forest.
w. J. Hobby, Panther Branch.
James Sanderford, ST. Marys.
H. A. Utley, BuckhOrn.
T. A. Holland, Holly Springs.
A. j. Jones, Raleigh.
W. H. Lancaster, Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-07
STORY OF 4 SLAVE.

To be bound hand and foot for years by the
chains of disease is the worst form of slavery
George d. Williams, of Manchester, Mich, tells
how such slave was made free He says: MY
wife has been so helpless for five years that she
conld not turn over in bed alone. After using
two bottles of Electric Btters, she is wonder
fully improved and able to do her own work
This supreme remedy for female diseases quickly
cures nervousness, Sleeplessness, melancholy
headache, backache, fainting and dizzy spells
This miracle working medicine is godsend to
weak, sickly, run down people. Every bottle
guaranteed Only Sec Sold by any druggist.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-07

Mr. Thomas NJ. Robertson, of Randolph county,
who holds responsible position in the Labor
Department in Washington, ID. c., is in the city
Mr. Robertson comes south as the special agent
of the department to obtain rates of wages paid
in the leading occupations in the principal indus
trial centres of North and South Carolina, Geo"5tl
and Alabama.
''If there is solitary Democrat in Surry
county opposed to the amendment | do not Know
him." said Representative l.. G. Waugh, ct
Surry who is here to attend the meeting Of the
Board of Agriculture.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-07
Two New Divorce Suits.

Two divorce suits were started yester-
day in Wake court as follows:
Mary Digger against John Digger.
Sarah Parish against John Allen Par
iSh.
The defendant in the last named case
was recently sent to the roads for beat
ing his wife.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-07

Rev W. +. Sitter, W. Cation n. V. writes, Il
bad dyspepsia over twenty years, and tried doc
tors and medicines without benefit was pers,lad-
ed to Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and it helped me
from the start. / believe it to be paHacea for
all forms of indigestion. 1T digests what you eat
Bobbtt and Wynne Drug Co., W. II. King
Adams and Moye.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-07

Women might be allowed to hold offices
in the church. but, of course, they
wouldn't want to be elders.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-07

Says u rural editor: Blanks icehouse
was burned last week and twenty tons
eff ice was reduced to ashes
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-07

Mrs. Harriet Evans, Hinsdale, H., writes, Il
never fail to relieve my children from Group at
once by using One Minute Cough Cure. | would
not feel safe without it" Quickly coughs,
colds. grippe and all throat and lung diseases.
Bobbtt and Wynne Drug Co., W. II. King,
Adams and Moye.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-07
Meadows Freedom.

This wedding invitation has been is
sued to friends of the contracting par
ties
Your presence is requested
at the marriage ceremony Of
Miss Margaret Freedom,
and
Mr.. William Fletcher Medearis,
Thursday, March twenty second.
at one o'clock p. IN.
Presbyterian Church.
Henderson, n. C.
1900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-07
DOBBIN g. FERRALL.
At fuckers STORE.
GOOD
FLOOR
COVERINGS.

Our early ORDERS placed way before any
advances were made by the manufacturers
are now in our store--ready for your choosing
land the advantage we gained is for you to
share. Wholesale prices are likely to go yet
higher, SO we advise our customers to quickly
give us their orders, even anticipating their
future wants.
Everyone realizes that our floor coverings
are the best qualities manufactured, and the
quality always means to the customer the best
in value. Your interests can where be
store, and nowhere can you get such great
variety in carpets, nattngs, art squares or
rugs to select from, and no house can give you
the carpet work equal to ours. We invite your
special attention.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-07

ONE AGENCY IN EVERY TOWN TO SELL
our famous made to measure tailoring, large
wooden samples: attractive advertising matter;
everything necessary to carry on profitable
business absolutely free; every einducement Of
fered good hustlers. Huntington Tailoring Co.,
Ineer, Chicago. 7-3t cod.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-07

For LaGrippe and Influen-
"a use CHENEY'S EXPEC-
TORANT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-07

AGENTS WANTED. ESPECIAL PLAN FOR
500 busting agents to handle white and fancy
rubber collars, cuffs and neckties; patented and
guaranteed goods; no better line to sell; few
as good. NJ. q NJ. Mfg. Co., Springfield
Mass 1t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-07

ROYSTER'S CANDY is ALWAYS
pure and fresh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-03-07

The following jury was drawn by the
county commissioners for the April term
of court-a civil term:
The Somerset reporter., 1900-01-25
Saw Too Much.

A farmer hired a man and put him
into his field to work. After awhile the
farmer came along and aecosted the
new hand:
did you see a carriage go down the
road awhile agoY
"Yes, did. One of the bosses was Il
gray boss. and the other was roam
and lame In his of leg"
81 thought | heard some men shoot
ing over there on the edge of the
woods"
"Yes; one of them was Colonel Jones.
He was the tall one. The second one
was Major Peters and the third one
was Tom McSniffer. Colonel Jones
had one of them newfangled breech-
loadn guns what breaks in two"
did you see those wild pigeons fly
over just now"
"See 'em? Rather. There was 10 of
them. They lit in that old corntield
down yonder."
"Well, you see too much for man
that is hired by the day. Here's your
wages. When | want a man to keep
watch of what is going on. I'll send for
you. ."-London Answers.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-01-25

The four Sundays of November are
observed as fete days In Holland. They
are known by the curious names Re-
view, Decision, Purchase and Posses
sion. and all refer to matrimonial af-
fairs, November In Holland being the
month par excellence devoted to court
ship and marriage. probably because
the agricultural occupations of the year
are over and possibly because the lords
of creation from quite remote antiq-
uity have recognized the pleasantness
of having wives to cook and cater for
them during the long winter.
On Review Sunday everybody goes
TO church, and after service there Is a
church parade In every village, when
the youths and maidens gaze upon
each other. but forbear to speak.
On Decision Sunday each bachelor
who is seeking a wife approaches the
maiden of his choice with a ceremo-
NOUS bow and from her manner of re-
spending judges whether his advances
are acceptable. Purchase Sunday the
consent of the parents is sought If the
suit has prOspered during the week.
Not till Possession Sunday, however,
do the twain appear before the world
as actual or prospective brides and
grooms.-Philadelp Ledger.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-01-25

Legislature in 1868. Mr. Dolbier had
been a resident of Lawrence, Mass,
since 1865 and was member of the
board of aldermen in 1928. He
leaves family.
Doris, the two years old daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. d. F. Field of Phillips,
died, Saturday afternoon, from dipthe-
ria, after an illness of week. AS the
disease has been prevalent in neighbor-
ing towns for several months, the local
board of health is observing a strict
quarantine and has further closed all
schools for week, ordered postponed
public gatherings, and as result there
were no church services, Sunday.
The court of first instance of Chill has
acceded to the proposal to deliver to
the United States authorities Frederick
T. Moore, accused of embezzlement of
$53, 900 from the National Bank of Com
merce in Boston, Mass. Moore has ap-
pealed to the supreme court, which will
render decision next Monday. The
press cautions the Chilian authorities
and expresses the hope that the su-
preme court will not confirm the de-
cIsion to surrender the accused.
In Standish, Wednesday night, about
three miles above Sebago lake there was
tragedy which resulted in the death
of James Adams, laborer living in the
town. The affair took place at the
house of one Emery, who lives alone in
a neighborhood that is not thickly set
tied. At the house we're Emery Adams
and a man named Elwell, who belongs
in Buxton and has been at work during
the winter in Standish. The men had a
shot gun and were handling it looking
at it or something of the kind. In some
way the gun was discharged and the
charge of shot struck Adams full in the
head, killing him instantly.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-01-25
East COrnville.

) l.. C.. Robinson of North Anson has
been in town the past week, with crew
of men cutting and hauling timber from
his lot to the Wesserrunsett stream,
where it will be driven in the spring to
the Crowell MILL
Thomas Donahue and Ed. Mitchell are
at work for |. Crowell.
Fred York and Aaron Soule are cut
ting and hauling hard wood lumber for
Chas. Barker to the saw mill at Athens
village.
John Amazaen has a number of teams
hauling logs from his lot TO the Parsons
& Burrill steam null.
Miss Rose Blaisdell has been in Halo
well, the past two weeks, visiting
friends.
Our tax collector is getting just little
cross. Look out for him, have your
money ready.
Reuben Reed, who ilmmed his foot
quite a few weeks ago is now able to be
about.
Chsuncey Foss of Skowhegan was in
town, Sunday.
Mrs. Agnes Moody has been confined
to the house the past two weeks by sick
ness but is now improving.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-01-25
East Madison.

The opening ball at the new Grange
hall, Friday evening, was success.
About 100 couples were on the floor.
The weather was fine. The music was
excellent. A large number from Skow-
hogan attended.
Last Friday night no mails were re-
ceived at the West Cornville, K. Madison
or South Solon post officers at the usual
time. During the night the mail bags
for E. Madison were dumped upon the
platform of the post office building where
they remained until Saturday morning.
The wild steer that is rowing the woods
in the vicinity of North Madison, refuse 6
to be captured, it is said that he will
clear the highest fence as easily as q
moose or deer.
A fine rain Saturday, but not enough
of it.
Dr. Morrill, and wife of Madison were
in our village, Friday.
Joseph Thompson is spending the
| winter at San Diego, CAL, he is greatly
pleased with that part of the country.
Mrs. Charles Thompson is visiting
friends iu Boston and Maiden, Mass.
Miss May Stuart, the bookkeeper at
the Lakeside mill, went to her home In
Watervile, Saturday, returning Monday
j.
Schools in this village closed Friday,
the 10Th. Those in the primary school
not absent during the term we're: Hala
NJ. Harvell, Verna G. HIATT, Vada P
Moore, Sadie l.. Dean, Harry II. Bos
worth, Herbert E. Moore, Earl G. Har
veil. Blanche K. Chadbourne, teacher
The Somerset reporter., 1900-01-25

Fawns when first dropped are for
some hours unable to stand. The doe
does not remain beside them, but PAGES
slowly around at a considerable dis
tance. Every now and then she gives
a little tremulous, bieating call, at sound
of which the fawn lifts its head and
tries to struggle to its feet. Should
man or a dog appear meantime the doe
runs away in n straight line, but lag
gingly and halting, as though herself
hurt unto death. When she thinks she
has lured the enemy far enough away.
she gives three great flying leaps. which
take her at once out of sight, and goes
back to her baby upon seven league
boots. But if left undisturbed she
keeps up the pacing until she sees the
fawn standing, then PAGES daintily
away in a straight line. choosing al
ways the easiest grade, As she PAGES
she calls family and every now and
then halts. looking over her shoulder
to see If she is followed.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-01-25
Canaan.

Harry A, Penney, VINO has been at
tending Shaw's business college in Port
land, was at home for few days recent
ly before going to Augusta, where he
has a position as assistant teacher in a
like institution.
Mrs. Cordelia Corson from Fairfield
Center, has been visiting relatives in
this vicinity the past week.
Mrs. Amos Stevens, Mrs. l.. Corson,
Mrs. A. A. GoOdridge, Miss Lucy Burrlll
and Alice B. Goodridge were the guests
of Mrs. l.. M. Williams, last Friday.
Miss Lizzie Fitzgerald and Miss Carrie
Dolly from Waterville made brief visit
at Chas. Fitzgerald's, recently.
Mr.. Ansel Goodridge, wife and two
sisters passed last Friday evening, very
pleasantly with their sister and husband
Mr.. and Mrs. Orrin Holt In Clinton.
Almon Smith and family have moved
from Skowhegan, to their place In town.
John Joy and wife from Clinton,
passed last Friday, with friends in town.
Joseph Booker has been on the sick
list, the past week, attended by DR..
Lowe. w.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-01-25
Tenement To Re Mt.
Desirable tenement of eight rooms on Mad
ison Ave. lStf /. j. SMITH.
BankrupfS Petition for Discharge.

In the matter of HERBERT l.. WHITTIER.
Bankrupt, in bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Nathan Webb, Judge of the Dis
trict Court of the United States for the District
of Maine.
HER nERT L. WHITTIER. OF st. Albans in the
County of Somerset, and state of Maine, in said
District, respectfully epresents that on the 9th
day of December last past, he was duly adjudged
bankrupt under the Acts of Congress relating to
Bankruptcy, both Individually and as a member
of the firm of Cabbott x Whittier: that he has
duly surrendered all his property and rights of
property, and has fully complied with all tho
requirements of said Acts ana of the orders Of
Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be decreed by
the Court TO have a full discharge from all debts
provable against his estate. both individually
and as a member of the firm Of Cabbott q
Whittier, under said bankrupt Acts, ex cept such
debts as are excepted by law from such dis-
charge.
Dated this 81 h day of January A. D. 1900.
HERBERT L. WHITTIER, Bankrupt
The Somerset reporter., 1900-01-25
Miss Proctor's Mistake.

Miss Mary Proctor, the astronomer
and lecturer, frequently gives her per-
sonal services toward entertaining
poor children and adults. Generally
her lectures are well received. Now
and then there are exceptions. On one
occasion a bright eyed little boy, who
sat in the front row with his eyes
fixed upon the speaker was asked how
he liked it. Il guess" he said, "it was
pretty good. but she ought to talk
about lions and tigers. That's better
for everybody
At another lecture youngster crit
icised her as follows: ITS all very we'll
to talk of weighing and measuring
stars There are some people, of course,
who believe that sort of thing, but If
she thinks she can fool us boys with
such fairy tales she's very much mis-
taken"
The Somerset reporter., 1900-01-25
PeeuIfarftiea of Quail,

There are many odd and interesting
things to be said Of the quail, which Is
known throughout large scope of the
country as the partridge. One Is that
1t has the power when badly frighten-
ed of Withholding Its scent. A covey.
quickly flushed, will scatter and lie so
close the best dog in the world will
overrun them, making no sign of point
until the bird flutters up right under
foot. Another Is that II has the faculty
of Stimulating death, If taken winged
In hand. and of coming quickly to life
the minute the grasp Is relaxed In the
neighborhood of good cover. Further,
the birds have a sort of barometric
sense.
A woodsman marking the direction
In which quail feed can almost certain
ly foretell the days weather. Ii they
choose stubble or cornfields, it will be
mild and moist: If they go to the open
woods, he looks for wind and sun; If
they scurry for thickets of brier and
sedge. then he knows bitter cold is i'm
minent Unless forced to migrate by
lack of food a covey always sleeps
within 100 yards of the nest 1t was
hatched in, and this although 1t may
have fed all day several miles away.
The sleeping is done in huddled ring.
tails In. heads out, all around and so
closely punched that a good sized nap
kin will cover It. Instinct possibly lies
back of the ringmaking. Thus the shy
creatures hope to escape surprise from
creeping vermin. minks. weasles. foxes.
which steal upon them in the night
The Somerset reporter., 1900-01-25
Nervous
Troubles

That DR.. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People have cured OBJ
stinate cases of locomotor ataxia,
partial paralysis, and St. Vitus
dance, is the best evidence that
they will cure all lesser nervous
disorders, because the principle in
the threa.ment of all nervous dis
eases is the same. Nervousness is
a question of nutrition. Food for
the nerves is what is needed and
the best nerve food in the world
is DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People
Mrs. Annie H. Magee, of Port Austin,
Mich, says: "My daughter, Jean, was
always delicate child, had stomach trou-
bic, nervous debility and general weak
ness. She had to be taken out Of school
and kept from all study for nearly five
years. About three years ago she began
taking DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People, and am happy to say they have
helped her to become a healthy, happy
girl who no longer needs medicine Of any
kind. 1t scarcely seems possible she can
be the same one who few years ago was
q delicate, almost hopeless, sufferer"
At druggists or direct from
Dr. williams Medicine Co, Schenectady, N. z.
so cents per box: boxes $3.50.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-01-25
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter of SAMUEL u. NASH
Bankrupt, in bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Nathan Webb Judge of the Dis
trict Court of the United States for the District
of Maine.
SAMUEL Z NASH, of Fittsfeld, in the
County of Somerset, and State of Maine. in said
District respectfully represents, that on the 18th
day of November last past, he was duly adjndged
bankrupt under the Acts OF ongress relating
to bankruptcy; that he has duly surrendered all
his property and rights of property, and ha.
fully complied with all the requirements of said
Acts and of the orders of Court touching his
bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, that he may be decreed n
the Court to have full discharge from all debt'
provable against his estate under said bankrupt
Acts, except such debts as are excepted by law
from such discharge
Dated this LIST day of January A. D. 1900.
SAMUEL u. NASH, Bankrupt
The Somerset reporter., 1900-01-25

The Australian ab0rigines are not the
only users of the boomerang. nor were
hey the first to use that missile. The
Egyptians knew all about it, just as
they seem to have known all about ev-
erything else. At the present day the
boomerang is used by some American
Indian tribes and by the Dravidian
races of the Indian peninsula. The
Missile used by the last named differs
in that it Is thicker than the usual
form and does not return to the throw
er. The return of the boomerang Is
due to the action of the wind, the
shape of the weapon and the manner
In which ii is thrown.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-01-25
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset Towns
Browns Corner.

Chas. Crocker and friend, Miss Nellie
Sedgiey, of Skowhegan visited at II. E.
Crocker's, last week.
Mrs. CorsoD of w. Athens will hold a
meeting at this place, next Sunday,
Jan. 28.
Miss Flora E. Pennell of Skowhegan
visited at |. Crowell's two days, recently.
H. l.. Purington had rather cold
bath one cold day, last week, while cut
ting ice, by falling into the water which
was nine feet deep.
Two men from Fairfield, with six
large horses and sleds, arrived at Frank
Hubbard's one day last week, to work
in the woods for Geo. Kicker. Consider
able numbering is being done in this
region, this winter. In addition to those
who have already been mentioned as
numbering, are r. p. Chase, who has
been cutting some nice pine, and w. K.
Bailey.
Messrs. Kicker and Purington of Fair
field were in town on Saturday, looking
after their lumber interests here.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-01-25
st Albans.

Chas. Cookson, who was burned out a
few days ago, has moved to St. Albans
on 10 the home place.
Harrison Snell has gone to live with
Fred Lucas, this winter.
Nathan Dore of Bangor was in town,
last week, looking for good horse. He
made j. w. Jewett al offer for one he
had, but could not buy him.
Quite number have put in their sup
ply OF ice of very fiue quality.
A. r. Jewett and wife were in town, a
few days ago, and made their parents a
short visit.
G. NJ. Jewett of Palmyra has had one
of his eyes operated upon and is now
likely to recover his sight. j.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-01-25

We do not like to be told of our
faults.
We do not want to hear references
to occasions when we appeared at a
disadvantage. Yet we deplore the prev
alence of nattery. We make all man
ner of fun of our friends who display n
weakness for that social pest And yet
there are few of us who, If the tattery
be not too freely administered, as
with a shovel" do not imbibe it greed
lily and pine for more.
Every one remembers the anecdote
of DR. Holmes when he was enthusi-
astically applauded and to a somewhat
exaggerated length.
Don't you get awfully tired of this
sort of thing, DR.. Holiness"
Not at all." said the dear old man,
frankly. They never clap quite hard
or long enough to please me. pre-
sumo that could stand it for hours"
Montreal Herald.