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The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14

The Don Cossacks are the finest look
ing race of men ever seen. Klngly in
their carriage. tall and slender, 1.-THE
and graceful. their untamed spirit visi-
bic In every motion. their bearing Is
that of an unconquered people Used
as a living barrier against the Tartar
invasions of Russia. they were never
conquered. Living in what they call
camps. each with his horse and gun.
they are always ready to move in re-
Spouse to the emperors call.
Their costume is a long. tight fitting
coat reaching to the knee. having loose
sleeves and q small. standing collar
and with a row of ammunition pockets
across the breast The colored belt
which encircleS the CosSack's slender
waist bristleS with ornamented knives.
daggers and pistols Soft. high boots
without heels and n great lambs wool
cap, with a little touch of color for
the soft crown. and then the burka or
long cape of hairy felt which they seem
to wear In all sorts of weather CON-
plete the costume. These burkas ap-
pear to be worn on the theory that
what keeps out the cold keeps out the
heat. Anyway. these long black or
white garments protect horse and rider
equally from the rain and cold.-Self
Culture.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14
SOMERSET PICK-UPS.

Samuel Furbush. steward of the Com.
modore Club of Hartland, caught the
largest salmon ever taken from Moose
pond recently. 1t measured 20 inches
long and was fine fish.
DR.. F. B. Lancaster of Madison, pick
ed up a Spanish coin in his field recently.
The coin was about the size of 10 cent
piece and bears the date of 1874. 1t
may have been dropped by one of
Arnold's soldiers in his memorable
march to Canada.
Don, foaled April Is, 1900, at the
stable of A F. squire, North Cornville,
is very fine colt. He stands 43 inches
high, is a mouse color with two white
hind ankles, and star in forehead. He
is by Stirling of Nelson fame. and out of
a mare by Cunard, jr. STRINGS get are
well at the front and Mr.. Squire may
well be proud of So fine a colt.
At the last meeting of the season for
Madison sorosis. the following officers
were elected: President. Mrs. Mary G.
Kennison; vice president, Mrs. Ada z.
Herrick; secretary. Mrs. Clara E.
Powers; treasurer. Mrs. Alice B. Dyer;
directors. Mrs. Mary NJ. Dinsmore, Mrs.
Georgia Norton, Mrs. Nellie E. Saw
yer, Mrs Halle Y. Pease, Mrs Esther P.
Clark.
A hos haar IN ofy1r,1otfnv, in
Pittsfield. for the past week OF two, and
has been generally siened by the citizens
asking that the Maine Central remove
its present freight depot, west from its
present site and make such arrangement
as will enable the company TO handle its
cars without their standing in front of
the present passenger station or close to
Main street.
Col, Molrll Of Pittsfeld, has announc-
ell a new feature of the stake program
of the great August meeting. He has
opened an additional stake races TO
Maine and Provincial horses with purse
aeeregatiug Sl200 as follows: TUESDAY,
August Il, 2.26 stake, purse, $500; We'd
nesday, August >, -. 70 stake, purse $500;
Thursday, August 23, $50 stake, purse
$500; Friday, August "a, $50 stake,
purse $500; all trot and pace
Palmyra grange entertained a large
numoer Of visitors from Pittsfeld De-
troit, Newport. Corinna and I. Adams
garages at their meeting Saturday
night. The degree team exemplified
the work for the first time before candi-
dates and the surrounding oranges were
given an opportunity To see the same.
The work was finely carried out and the
team made a pretty appearance in their
new costumes.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14
MUST BELIEVE IT.
When Well. known Skowhsgan PEG.
pie Tell Il So Plainly.

When public endorsement is made by
representative citizens of Skowhegan the
proof is positive. You must believe it..
Read this testimony. Every backache
sufferer, every man, woman or child
with any kidney trouble will profit in
the reading.
Mr.. James Frost, of the boot and shoe
firm of Merrill & Frost, says: ~ had a
lame back number of times. but never
so severe as when tried Doan's Kidney
Pills sold at Geo. +. SIMPSONS drug
store. | was inclined to think it was
caused by the kidneys as | had other
symptoms of kidney complaint, but it
makes no difference if it was the kid
neys or the back, had the backache and
had it bad, Doan Kidney Pills cured
it,"
For sale by all dealers; price 80 cents.
Foster ilburn Co. Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no substitute.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14
SkOWhegan Grange.

Grange Hall was taxed to its utmost
Wednesday evening, June 8, to accom-.
modate the large number In attendance.
Victor grange responded In a large
measure TO The Invitation to be present
and give the entertainment. After the
routine of business had been transacted
which included Two applications for
membership, the officers Of Victor grange
took the chairs and under the direction
of the lecturer, Mrs. Kate B. Ella, the
following program was fully carried out
In behalf of Skowhegan grange A. r.
Smiley very appropriately welcomed the
visiting patrons from Victor and Mrs.
Hattie Goodwin responded to the adj
dress of welcome; music by Victor
grange quartette; recitation by Lulu
Williams; paper by Mrs. S. A. Taylor
music, male quartette; select reading,
Laura Balentine; essay by NJ. C. JOY,
subject success" select reading, Il. Z.
Libby; recitation, A. II. Ellis; paper.
Helen M. Jones; song with guitar &C
compartment by w. X. Taylor; recita
ton, subject Samantha Aliens Fourth
of July" by Mary Bowman; song by the
male quartette.
The members of Skowhegan grange
feel under renewed obligation to Victor
grange for the most interesting enter
tainment furnished and hope as far as
possible to return the kindness In a like
visit to Victor grange sometime during
the autumn mouths. SECRETARY,
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14


In bis volume OIL Present Day
Egypt Frederick i.udeld tins de.
scribes one Of the Interesting sigAA
In tie neigbb0rho51 Of the pyramids.
the incubat5rs ia the native villages
1T viii be found he says, That the
Incubator il constructed Of sun dried
bricks and 50 arranged internally that
the eggs. placed IN mud constructed
ovens On trays cushioned with cut
straw. are constantly under the AT
tendants view " scientific apparatus
is employed by this man. not even a
thermometer. lie knows from expert
ence and his own feeling how much
heat Is needed. and he systcmatlcally
turns the eggs several times each day
until they are developed into peeping
chicks.
These Matching establishments exist
throughout middle and upper Egypt
and IN "A season bring fully 2o0DV90
chickens into the world tint grow up
to be scrawny. unattractiye fowls. The
industry Is thousands Of years old and
seems conclusively TO settle the ques
ton # a chickens maternity BY allo.
eating that parentage to the hen laying
the egg.
The incubator Is a foster mother
only and is responsible for sitting the
setting instinct with Egyptian hens.
The Keepers Of the incubators have Il
system Of traffic with peasant farmers
by which eggs are purchased outright
or six live chicks given In exchange for
a dozen fresh eggs"
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14

Furthermore. John Henry Meeker,"
said Mrs. Meeker who was standing in
front Of the mirror and putting the
finishing touches to her toilet. q want
you to take notice that | am perfectly
capable of getting ready for church
without any prompting from you. and
you can cough and look at your watch
as much as you please-lt won't hurry
me single second. Do you clearly I'm.
derstand that?"
Eyes, my dear" mildly replied Mr..
Meekcr. though l think could IN
derstand it little better If you didn't
have your mouth quite so full of hair
pins. Chicago Tribune.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14

The construction of the electric road
from Augusta to Togus is in the hands
of Amos F. Gerald and this is equivalent
to saying 1t will be built Ia the shortest
possible time. There may be some de-
lay because of an appeal from the action
of the railroad commissioners in grant
ing authority to build the road, but it is
likely to go along, If not this summer
early next spring.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14
Colby Commencement.

Saturday, June %, 7.30 p. M, junior
exhibition at the church.
Sunday, June "a, 1890 a. m, Bac-
caaureate sermon by The president
4.30 p. NJ, vespers at the chapel. AID.
dress by the Rev. Bowley Green, pastor
of the First Baptist church, Portland !;
40 p. M, annual sermon before the
Boardmsn Missionary Society and the
College Christian Associations, by the
Rev. Nathan K. Wood, D. d.
Monday, June %, afternoon, Junior
class exercises on the campus; reception
and business meeting of the Colby
alumnae association 10 the lecture room,
chemical hall, followed by supper for
alumnae and undergraduates of the
women's division at 81 College Avenue
at 6 O'Clock p. M, meeting of the board
OF trustees in Champlin hall; president
reception.
Tuesday, june 26, class day exercises
at the church to be continued on the
campus; annual meeting and luncheon
of the alumni association in memorial
hall annual meeting of the Maine Beta
Of Phi Beta Kappa in the lecture room,
alumni chemical hall celebration of Chi
Chapter of the Zpta Psi Fraternity at
the church invocation by the Rev. w.
<. Brooks, D. D., of South Paris; his
tory by the Hon. Forrest Goodwin of
Skowhegan; Grafton by the Hon. Harry
n. Haynes of Colorado; poem by the
Hon. W. II. McElrov, L. L. D., editor
in chief of the New York Mail and Ex-
press. Hon. Hannibal <. Hamlin OF
Ellsworth, will preside.
Wednesday, June 81, the procession
will form on the campus; exercises OF
the graduating class, announcement OF
prizes and comforting of degrees at the
church; dinner at the city hall; tht
library, museum and chemical hall will
be open to visitors; promenade concert
on the campus, music by Halls Military
Band.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14
HIa Shnfs

"Charley. dear. said young Mrs. Tor
kins Il want You to be more careful
about the use Of firearms"
"Why. | haven't
"CharIey dear" she proceeded. with
sweet severity. you mustn't try TO
deceive me- heard you telling yes
terday about how YOU fell down on a
long shot. If you must 20 in for such
things. please get gun that won
kick Washington Star,
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14
4 Probable Result.

IF people were only compelled to
practice what they preach sighed the
theorist.
"What good would that doT' de
manded the practical man.
at would make the world better.
wouldn't it,"
"Oh. | don't know. I'm inclined to
think that whatever changes we no.
Weed would be in the preaching rather
than in the practice. Chicago Post.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14
Life and Death Fight.

Mr.. w. A. Hines of Manchester, Ia,
writing of his almost miraculous escape
from death, says: Exposure after
measles induced serious lung trouble,
which ended in consumption. l had
frequent hemorrhages and coughed
night and day. All my doctors said |
must soon die. Then.I began to use DR..
Kings New Discovery which wholly
cured me. Hundreds have used it on
my advice and all say it never fails to
cure throat, chest and lung troubles. :"
Regular size SOC and S100 Trial bot.
ties free'
At F. H. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14
A Wealth of BEAUTY

Is often hidden by unsightly pimples,
eczema, letter, erysipelas, salt rheum,
etc. Bucklen's Arnics Salye will glorify
the face by curing all skin eruptions,
also cuts, bruises, burns, boils, felons,
ulcers and worst forms of piles. Only
25c box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
At F. II. Wings Drug store.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14

Destroying its victim is type of
constipation The power of this malady
is felt on organs, nerves muscles and
brain. But DR., Kings New Life Pills
are safe and certain cure. Best in the
world for stomach, liver, kidneys and
bowels. Only 25 cents
Aft H. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14

Congress adjourned Thursday of last
week, instead of Wednesday, the day
agreed upon week earlier. The delay
was because of disagreement between
the two branches in the Naval appropri-
alton bill. The Senate failed to pass the
Littletield antitrust bill
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14

Portland Press The last legislature
appropriated a sum which was thought
to be sufficient for the completion of
the Eastern Hospital for the Insane
at Bangor, but owing to the rise in ma
terial it has been found to be inadequate.
If work is stopped until the legislature
can make an additional appropriation
the hospital cannot he completed for a
year. This will il flict much suffering,
for the hospital at Augusta is over
crowded and on this account the care
cannot be given the patients that is
needed. In view of this fact the trust
ees have concluded to assume that the
Legislature will make the necessary APP
propriation-an assumption which is
perfectly safe under the circumstance
and instead of waiting for 1t to do so to
avoid the years delay which that would
involve by borrowing the money and
going on with the work. This decision
is praiseworthy and will meet with
general approval, when the circum-
stances OF the case are understood, there
has been some criticism Of it, but it has
been founded upon an imperfect knowl-
edge of the facts in the case. The legis-
lature intended to complete the building
this summer. To borrow the money
necessary will be simply in the line of
carrying out that intention.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14

Pennington Chronicle: We under
stand that those farmers in our county
who bought steel ranges year or more
ago have got their eye teeth cut and
will not buy anything more from glib
tongued travelling statesmen until they
first test the market to see what the
thing offered for sale really is worth.
Peddlers, as a general thing cannot
offer such goods as can be bought of
local merchants at as low figures. That
is a reasonable conclusion.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14

Mr.. P. Ketcham of Pike City, Cal,
says: "During nv brothers late sick
ness from sciatic rheumatism, Chamber
lain's Pain Balm was the only remedy
that gave him any relief Many others
have testified to the prompt relief from
pain which this liniment affords. For
sale by H. w. Gushing, Skowhegan, and
Sullivan Newton, Jackman.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14
A Republican State Convention
WILL Be HEIDI
City Hall, Bangor,
Wed, June 27, 1900,
Al TWO O'CLOCK z .

for the purpose II nominating a candidate for
election; and tTansactiug Any other business
that may properly come before II. The lssis Of
representation will he follows
Each city, town and plantation vii he entitled
70 one delegate. and for zach seVeufy-hve votes
cast for the Republican Candidate for Governor
il lsSj an additional delegate and for a fraction
OF forty votes in excess Of severity five votes an
additional delegate.
Vacancies in the delegation Of any city. town
OF plantation can only lie filed by residents Of
the count y IL VI ich the vacancy exists
The State Committee will be in session in the
reception room Of the hall al one % clock P NJ
on the cay Of the Convention fuT the purpose Of
receiving the credentials Of delegates. Dele
gates. IN Greer 70 participate III the eonyention,
must he elected subst quent TO the date of the
call 'or this Convention.
The yoteY> II Maine, without regard 70 past
political differences. who are favor of ain
ing President Mckinley and his administration;
who believe in the present gold standard in
whatever legislation will restore American ship
ping TO its former rsnk in the world; ia favor Of
the Nicaragua Canal a Pacific cable; national
honor at home and abroad: who believe in free
popntar education; in the promotion Of the
cause Of Temperance IN inst and equal taxation;
in an economical and efficient administration of
State affairs. are invited 10 unite with the Re
publicans in the selection Of delegates to this
convention.
Per order, Republican State Committee
J. H. VI ANLEY. Chairman.
BYRON BOYD. Secretary
Augusta, Maine, May lst. 100
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14
yARNlSH MAKES DEVICES VARNISH

Floor Pain cost % more a quart; makes
il look brighter and wear fully twice as
long as cheaper floor paint. sold by J.
u Rawles 4 Co 4mlO
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14
Glorious News

Comes from DR.. d. b. Carglle of
Washita, 1. T He writes: Electric
Bitters has cured Mrs. Brewer of scrof-
ula which had caused her great suffering
for years Terrible sores would break
out on her head and face and the best
doctors could give no help; but now her
health is excellent" Electric Bitters is
the best purifyer known. It's the
supreme remedy for eczema, letter,
salt rheum, ulcers, boils and running
sores. stimulates liver, kidneys and
bowels, expels poisons, helps digestion,
builds up the strength. Only SOC
At F. IL. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14

Everybody's liable TO itching piles Rich and
poor, old and young-terrible the torture they
suffer. Only one sure cure Doan's Ointment.
Absolutely safe; can't fail
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14

Unstrung: Did he prove to be strong
candidate?' mo, the second assessment
broke him"
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14
BIG MONEY
IN ZINC.
The profits in zinc mining are never
less than 200 per cent.

and marketed he market
ranges from $50 to S45 ton
better property than gold silver any
legitimate business proposition.
Nutmeg Zinc Mines Company of 100 within
Morning
Eagle and Silver Hollow in Northern Arkansas
property right the heart of what conceded by all
be the richest field the world
this company would be cheap price, because fact
the satisfaction interested that this
practically nexhaube supply the purest known
the development stock being sold share
par share paid assessabe.
This is the opportunity of a lifetime to get in the
ground floor of safe and highly profitable enterprise
Call or write for full information to
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-09-05
AFTER THE HOLIDAY.
Police Court Had a Long Docket for
Tuesday.


Judge Orr had very busy time in the
police court yesterday, most of the cases
being old ones.
Ella Pearson was sent to the workhouse
for ninety days for keeping a disorderly
house.
The case against John Walstrom, who
was arrested for having some lace cur
tains in his possession, was dismissed on
motion of the city attorney.
The case against Martin Igo and Thos.
Ireton, for violating the hack ordinance,
was continued until Sept. g.
James Mcdonald, charged with non-sup-
port, had his case continued until Sept.
The case against William Jackson and
Thos. Bolden, charged with assault and
battery, was continued until Sept. 8.
These are the two colored men who were
mixed up in the razor cutting deal last
Saturday evening on Seventh street.
The examination of Marcus Hutchin-
son, the colored man who carved William
Gray, also colored, with a razor, about
ten days ago, was continued until Sept.
IA Gray is still at the city hospital.
John Bayer, who ran down two children
Orr yesterday. He was charged with
reckless driving and his case was con-
tinued until today.
The case against J. J. Nelson, charged
with hitting Louis Robaur- over the head
with beer bottle last Monday nighr,
was continued until Sept. H. Nelson was
allowed to go on $50 bail
Henry Robinson and William Johnson,
colored who were arrested by Officer
White Monday afternoon for stealing two
watches from an East Third street pawn
shop, appeared on the charge of larceny.
Their case was continued until Sept. 13
Bail was fixed at 81 600 each.
Anton Springer one of the men arrest
ed for being in league with Steve Dew
ereau in the numerous horse steals re-
Gently, was arraigned on the charge Of
having received stolen property. He
pleaded not guilty and his case was con-
tinued until Sept IA, His bail was fixed
at $500
Jennie Goldstein has sworn out COM
plant against Louis GoIdstein, charging
him with non-support.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-09-05
GREAT MINDS Dr. ACREt
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HAVE ALL
KINDS OF LEGAL ADV ICE
NOW
BIGELoW REvERSEs zoLLMAN
So Now the Commissioners Can
Guess at the Law Themselves
as to the Jail Site
Purchase.

County Attorney Horace E. Bigelow
has sprung something of a surprise on
the county commissioners, and, judging
from present appearances, the proposition
to Issue bonds for new Jail site has
fallen fat From the looks of things now
the commissioners will have to build OH
the present site or wait a year and in
clude the cost of a site in the tax levy.
When the county commissioners met
yesterday it was for the purpose Of trans
acting routine business, but a commune
cation was received from the county at
torney stating that, in his opinion, the
county has no power to issue bonds.
That this was surprise goes without
saying, because Assistant County Attor-
ney Zollman some time ago gave a di-
rectly contrary opinion. Following is the
text of Mr.. Bigelow's communication:
The county is authorized by section
63S of the General Statutes of 1894 to
purchase real estate necessary for the
erection Of a public building or buildings.
by section GAL, General Statutes of
1884, it is provided that at the county seat
of each county each county is author
lied to provide a suitable Jail and keep
the same in good repair.
county commissioners to issue bonds for
the purchase of any real estate, or for
the erection of any public building unless
the same is specially authorized by stat
ute.
L
have been able to find authorizing the
board of county commissioners to issue
bonds for the purchase of a Jail site or
any real estate.
1.-The only. means for purchasing real
estate is by including sum sufficient
therefor in the tax levy which is made
up in July OF each year; or if there is
sufficient money in the treasury of the
county OF Ramsey to purchase a jail
site with to use such money for the pur-
pose. The only. provision of law which
/ find bearing directly upon the issuance
Of bonds for the erection. of jails is sec
ton 74l2, General Statutes 1894
1T is my opinion that section 7442 does
not authorize the issuance of bonds for
a Jail site. The sections preceding Sec
ton 7442 look merely 70 the erection of a
jail building.
''Of course it may be urged that you
cannot erect a building for jail purposes
except on a jail site. This is undobut-
edly true
However, by Including in next years
tax levy a sufficient sum for the pur-
chase OF a Jail site jail could then be
built under section 1872 and the only re-
suit of this holding is the deferring of
the building of the jail until next year.
The letter does not. however, settle
the matter. AttolTy General Douglas
will soon be asked for a further opin-
ion.
Commissioner Lott proposed that the
county attorney be instructed to look up
the law and see If the city has the right
to deco a portion of the court house prop
erty for jail site, and his suggestion
was adopted
The opinion of the attorney will also
be asked as to the best mode of procedure
In securing the road and bridge over
draft.
The board will meet again Monday
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-09-05

promptly quit selling the stuff. There
upon the case was dismissed, with the
approval and ait the request of the de-
paltment
So far as the Duluth yarn is concerned
there was even a smaller element of
truth in it than the Winona story. AS
the G o b e has already stated, people
VINO are aware Of the strained relations
between the Dispatch editorial rooms and
the state food and dairy department UNI
derstand the moving spirit of these
semi-occasional attacks
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-09-05
DEATHS

HEATH-In St. Paul, Mimi, Sept. 8,
1900, Lucie F. Heath, aged "a years. Fun
eral services at family res dence, No.
5S3 Summit av., today at o'clock o.
m. Interment private
DORSEY-In St. Paul at late residence,
: 122 Kent ST, Monday, Sept. 8, John J.
Dorsey, aged 70 years. Funeral from
above residence, Wednesday, Sept s,
at 7:45. Services at st. Michael's church
Saltwater Mimi
DONNELLY-In this city, Sept. 8, 1900,
John G. Donnelly. Funeral Thursday
morning, Sept 6, from the family resi-
the Cathedral at 10 o'clock. Interment
in Calvary.