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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07
Somerset Finances.

The County Commissioners and Coun
ty Treasurer have caused to be printed,
as provided by law, the annual state
ment of the financial condition of the
County of Somerset for the year 1900.
During the past year the Commission.
ers have taken the following action re
lating to the highways in the county:
Petition of A. II. Chase ct ais for
location of highway in Lexington; petit.
ton granted, location made.
Petition of James s. Melvin ct ais for
location of highway in The Forks Plan
tation; petition denied.
Petition of Selectmen to establish
bounds of West Front street in Show
hogan; petition granted, bounds estab-
lished
Petition of G. s. Bean ct ais for altera.
lion, location aud discontinuance of
highways 10 Brighton; petition granted,
location made, highw way discontinued.
Petition Of Charles Dulac, appellant,
for the rejection spG iisapproval of way
In Norridgewock5, pvniion granted, de-
cision of municipal officers reversed.
Petition Of Charles York ct ais for
repair of road in Athens; petition grant
ed, repairs ordered,
Petition of Franklin, Somerset and
Kennebec Railway to assess r. r. land
damages in Smithfield; petition granted,
damages assessed
Petition of M. F. Cooley ct ais for
alteration of highway in Bingham; petit
ton granted, location made.
Petition of A. N Clark ct ais for al
iteration of highway in Bingham; peti-
tion denied.
The county tax authorized by the
Legislature for 1900 being $15, 2S6 IS
was apportioned as follows, it being .9t
of mill on a dollar.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07
Maine Publishers.

The 3Sth annual meeting Of the
Maine Press association closed Thurs
day afternoon with public literary exer-
cises in the Senate chamber which
were largely attended.
The essay was by Samuel L. Board
man of the Bangor Commercial who
spoke upon Books and Libraries,
Collectors and Collecting" The poem
"Our Regal Mother, Maine" was read
by j. Clair Minot of the Kennebec
Journal. The paper and poem were
of much interest and thoroughly en-
ioyed. Thursday evening reception
was rendered the members and their
ladies by Governor and Mrs. Hill. The
association has voted to go to Buffalo.
n. Y, on its summer excursion and
will meet in Portland next January
Mr.. Rowell OF the Portland Advertiser
presented the following resolutions
relative to the proposed libel law which
were unanimously adopted by the
association: Whereas the present libel
laws of Maine were adopted more than
three-fourths of century ago, when
liic COuultIOus VI newspaper puUllChllOD
were entirely different from what they
are at the present time. As a result
these laws are to day inequitable and
burdensome. Moreover they single
out publishers for the imposition of
harsh and unjust rules of law that dc
not apply to other interests of the
State. Therefore he it,
Resolved, that the publishers of Maine
have right to stand upon a basis OF
equality before the law with the rest OF
their fellow citizens.
Resolved, that we heartily endorse
the bill now pending before the judiciary
committee as measure whose just
purpose it is to bring our ancient laws
into harmony with modern conditions
1t is conservative and fair in ali it,
provisions, and embudies nothing that
is not already in force in leading state;
of the Union.
We are fully convinced that its pas
sage will be simply an act of Justice
| The reception by Governor and Mrs
| Hill was an exceedingly pleasant
occasion and highly appreciated by tht
members of the association.
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An Imposing Pageant.

There took place in England, Friday
and Saturday, the grandest funeral, the
most impressive solemn pageant that
London and perhaps the world has seen
ia modern times. 1t would be necessary
to 60 back to the funerals OF Napoleon
and the Iron Duke to find comparisons,
and they would fall behind. Kings and
Emperors did not walk behind their
biers, nor was the passage Of their re-
mains saluted by the minute guns of an
iron fleet flying the flags Of nearly all
the great powers. Queen Victoria was
entombed in manner becoming the
loved and reverend sovereign of Il
mighty military and naval empire.
From Cowes to Frogmore every step OF
the funeral journey was marked with
the pomp and circumstance befitting the
occasion. A gun carriage, betokening
Britain's military power, was the royal
hearse, and The great gathering of naval
vessels at Portsmouth, showing forth
the country's sea power, made water
borne cortege the equal of which was
never seen before.
isC Mugs III buO luuOl
procession. Eighty princes of less de-
gree were in line. Two million people
saw the procession. One thousand dol
lars was paid for a single window on the
line of march. Most of the buildings
along the line were drsped in royal pur-
pie. Ihirty-two thousand troops lined
the route shoulder to shoulder, arms re-
versed. The Queens coffin was borne
on gun carriage draped with the Brit
ish flag, drawn by eight cream colored
horses.
Friday, between lines of majestic war
ships, whose guns Numbered royal
salute as the Alberta passed, honored by
the greatest of earth, wept by Emperors
and Princes, with pomp of death such
as never before mems eyes have looked
upon. The body of the Queen and EN-
press Victoria was borne on the royal
yacht from her royal palace In Cowes to
Portsmouth. The dominant note In the
whole scene was its grand simplicity,
and, so far as human utterance was con-
cerned, in silence. The sad procession
glided along, in beautiful order and pre-
clsion, as though moved by some hidden
power.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07

Portland Press; While we fail to see
any good reason for submitting the pro-
hibition amendment to the public again
at this time, inasmuch as there is no
evidense of very much change of senti-
ment in regard to it and resubmssion
would therefore involve useless turmoil
and expense, we fail at the same time to
see why resubmissou should be regard
ed as blow TO prohibition Certainly n
reimbursement of the amendment would
hot hurt prohibition, but help it, and a
reimbursement is what in all probability
it would be. Perhaps the object of those
favoring resubmission is to break down
the law, but the worst way in the world
to do it is to resubmit the amendment
at the present time.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07
The GRIP EPIDEMIC.
The Disease More Prevalent than Ever al
Quite as Fatal. The Best Tr. atment.

The Disease More Prevalent than Ever and
Quite as Fatal. The Best TT. atment.
The grip has surprised the doctors
and health authorities this season by
its rapid spread and by some novel
symptoms. While it spares nobody it is
proving especially dangerous to middle.
aged and elderly persons. In many
cases either fatal onset of pneumonia,
or complete breakdown of health and
strength, is apt to follow an attack of
grip.
The wise course for all its prevention.
BY wearing Benson's Porous Ptd3tSr on
the chest and back you protect the
lungs frem cold and chill and with
ordinary care) you are safe from grip.
For those who are already suffering
from grip, or from the usual winter
coughs and and colds. Benson's PldSters
are sure and speedy relief and cure.
Highly medicinal and scientific.
Refuse limitations and substitutes.
Only the genuine are effective. Elk
anime when you buy. Seabury &
johnson, Manufacturing Chemists, New
York. AVA
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07

Motherhood means either happiness
or misery. There is scant happiness for
the mother, who in pain and weakness
brings into the world a weakling babe
which she can neither nurse nor nourish.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription fits
women for motherhood. 1t strengthens
the maternal organism. 1t tranquilizes
the nerves, encourages the appetite and
brings refreshing sleep. 1t makes the
birth hour practically painless and gives
the mother the nourishment to give her
child.
There is no alcohol in u Favorite Pre-
scription," and it is absolutely free from
opium, cocaine, and all other narcotics.
swords cannot express how grateful am for
YOUR kind advice and your Favorite Prescrip-
fion,'p writes Mrs. d. b. Barricks of Perrows,
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/ had been in poor health for four years. Suf-
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bearing down pains, and my nerves were in
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the mother of two children. With the first
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world for suffering females. wish you great
success, and hope that God will bless you In
your noble work"
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, in paper covers, is sent free on
receipt of IL one cent stamps to pay
expense of mailing only. Address DR..
r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07
IN SKOWHEGAN.
Every Claim Is Backed by Local
Testimony.

If the reader wants anything stronger
than the opinions and experiences of
his neighbors, what can it be?
Mr.. j. A. Dealey, tailoring and gents
furnishings, 90 Water St, says: II was
annoyed with dull aching across the
kidneys. When bending over the cut
ting table at work felt it more perhaps
than at any other time. Sometimes 1t
made me quite miserable and If | took
cold my back was sure to ache. I had
an attack of it for some time and tried
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale at George
E. SIMPSONS drug store. had
read considerable about them as a RENE
dy for the kidneys and they proved to
be just what was claimed for them In
my case. They relieved me after using
a few doses and ! was entirely well
when 1 stopped the treatment"
For sale by all dealers; price 80 cents.
Foster .Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an
take NO other.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07

Narraguagus Times: Mr.. Boothby,
Of the Maine Central, states that after
the most careful investigation possible,
he has found that 100000 people from
outside the State came into Maine In the
year 1900 to pass a vacation. When it
is considered that the average expendi-
ture of the tourists is not less than $50,
it can be readily seen that it is worth
while to make the State attractive to
people who want to spend vacation
and some cash somewhere.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07
Good Advice.

II seldom advise my patients to stop
smoking, because know its waste OF
breath to do So" remarked physician.
"In many cases | do advise moderation in
use of the weed, and when patient has
a weak throat there is one thing that |
positively insist upon, and that Is that
he should not ride in the smoking cars
attached to railroad trains. Breathing
that atmosphere for half an hour will do
a man more injury than smoking half a
dozen cigars in the open air, or in a
properly ventilated room that is not
crowded with other smokers. Smoke, if
you must, say, but steer clear of smok-
ing cars
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07
VIII Boom His Business.

8. Laval, merchant of Dallas, Tex,
writes: IL thought would have to give
up business after two years of suffering
from general debility brought ON by
overwork and long hours, but four
bottles of Electric Bitters gave me new
life. | can now eat anything, sleep
we'll and feel like working all the time
It's the best medicine on earth " It's
wonderful tonic and health builder for
tired, weak, sickly and run down people.
Try it. Satisfaction guaranteed. Only
soc
At F. n. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07

Mr.. Blunt: I'D hate to be that man
Wiggles; he has to ask his wife for every cent
he spends" Mrs. Blunt: GOOD for him; l
know q woman who has TO ask her husband
for every cent she spends and usually gets
only half she asks for"
Isl burn? Use DR.. Thomas Electric Oil.
cut? Use Dr. Thomas Electric Oil. AT your
druggists.
Pallisting 1t. But, ma, Uncle John eats
with his knife" Hush, dear. Uncle John is
rich enough to eat with a fire shovel IL he
prefers it,"
Coughs and colds, down TO the very borderland
OF consumption, yield TO the healing influences
of Dr. Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
"will nothing induce you to change your
mind and marry" he asked. Another man
might" she replied.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07
Had to conaueI or Die.

81 was just about gone," writes Mrs.
Rosa Richardson of Laurel Springs,
N. c., 81 had consumption so bad that
the best doctors said | could not live
more than a month, but began to use
DR.. Kings New Discovery and was
wholly cured by seven bottles and am
now stout and we'll" It's an unrvaled
live-saver in consumption, pneumonia,
la grippe and bronchitis; infalble for
coughs, colds, asthma, hay fever, Group
or whooping cough Guaranteed bottles
SOC and 81 co. Trial bottles free
AT r. Ii. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07
Yours very truly,
FRANK w. BUCHANAN,


Washington Star: The fact that the
Empress Dowager Of China would like
to break from somc of her political asso-
Citations but is afraid 10 has been APT s
pat by n Chintse Wit. who says slla i
like a woman riding a tiger. She dies
not dare 10 get od for fear the tiger will
eat hsr. A somewhat similar state #
affairs is what would prevent Richard
Croker from engaging in any genuine
reform movement in New York, even
were he disposed 10 do So
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The Committee on Judiciary will
give public hearing in its room at
the State House in Augusta, Thursday,
Feb. 81, 1901 at O'Clock p. m. No.
1870. On an act to authorize the Linn
Woolen Company to make, generate,
sell, distribute and supply gas and
electricity. 2w6ra
II. T. POWERS. Sec.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The Committee on Interior Waters
will give public hearing in its room
at the State House in Augusta, We'd
nesday, Feb. 18th, 1901. An act to
erect and maintain dams, piers and
booms in Sandy Stream and its ti,bu-
taries in Highland and Lexington
Plantations, in Somerset County, and
in Gilman Pond and Stream in said
County. Iwra
G l.. pFARODY. Sec
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The Committee on Judiciary will
give public hearing in its room at
the State House in Augusta, Tuesday,
Feb. 10, 1901 at o'clock p. m. No.
I,6. On an act to establish a NUM-
cipal court in the town of Fairfield.
2w6ra H. T. POWERS, Sec.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07

Recent experiments show that all
classes of foods may be completely di-
gested by a preparation called Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure, which absolutely di-
gests what you eat. AS it is the only
combination of all the natural digest
ants ever devised the demand for it has
become enormous. 1t has never failed
to cure the very worst cases of indiges-
ton and it always gives instant relief.
Geo. Z. sampson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07
Working Overtime.

Eight hour laws are ignored by those
tireless little workers-Dr. Kings New
Life Pills Millions are always at work,
night and day, curing indigestion, bill
ionsness, constipation, sick headache and
stomach, liver and bowel troubles Easy,
pleasant, safe, sure. Only 25c at
At f II. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07
LEGISLATIVE N0TICE,

The Committee on Legal Affairs
will give a public hearing in its room
at the State House in Augusta, Wed
nesday, Feb. IS, 1901, at p. m.
No. SO. In regard to the salaries of
all county officers. Iw6ra
BEECHER PUTNAM, Sec.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07

When you want a physic that is mild
and gentle, easy to take and pleasant in
effect use Chamberlain's stomach and
Liver Tablets. Price, rs cents. Sam
pies free Every box guaranteed For
sale by G.. K. Fogg, Skowhegan; l.. c..
Williams, Athens; Sullivan Newton,
Jackman
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07

Other information in detail is given in
this report and the Clerk of Courts and
County Treasurer have a supply for free
distribution to citizens who desire to in
form Themselves of the County finances.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07
RuckIen,s ernIca salve

Has a world. wide fame tor marvellous
cures. 1t surpasses any other salye,
lotion, ointment or balm for cnts, corns.
burns, boils, sores, felous, ulcers, letter,
salt rheum, fever sores, chapped hands,
skin eruptions. Iufalhble for Piles.
Cure guaranteed. Only 25c
At F. H. Wings Drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07

Like bad dollars, all counterfeits of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve are worth
less. The original quickly cures piles,
sores and all skin diseases. Geo. Z.
sampson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07

Teacher (suspiciously): who wrote your
composition, johnny Johnny; my
father" Teacher: What all OF itY" johnny:
Nom; helped him"
Dyspepsia ane of human existence Bur
dock Blood Bt,eIs cures il, promptly, perma-
nently. Regulates and tones the stomach.
"But she looks so conhding!" That's just
what makes her so horrid. When you get to
know her, you discover that she has nothing
to confde!"
Only one remedy in the world that will at once
stop itchness of the skin in any part of the
body; Doan's Ointment. AT any drug store, JCc
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07

G. r. Fogg, Skowhegan; L. c. viii
liams, Athens; sullivan Newton, Jack
man, the druggists, will refund you
your money if you are not satisfied after
using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They cure disorders of the
stomach, biliousness, constipation and
headache. Price, IS cents. Samples
free.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on 80 cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of tar If iC
rails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded. 6mo47
@. K. FoGG, GEO. f. SAMPSON.
w. II. FULLER, f. II. WING.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07

It's all well enough to be charitable, but
you should pay your debts hrst.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07

Many q man is spoiled by success. and many
q man lie ruined by the lack OF 1t.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07
Terma of COurta.

Supreme Judicial;-The third Tuesday IN March,
September and December. Civil and Criminal.
Probate:-The second Tuesday OF each month.
County Commissioner The first Tuesday in
March and August and the second Tuesday in Decem-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07
SOMERSET REPORTER,
A Weekly Republican Newspaper,
SKowHEGAN, NAME.
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk of Courts:
WILLIAM 1. SEEKEs, .Pttsheld
County Attorney:
GEORGE w. COVER, .............. :. Skowhegan
Judge OF Probate:
EDWARD +. DAERoRTH,. .................S kowhegan
Register Of Probate:
NATHAN FOWLER. ...............'..S kowhegan
Register Of Deeds:
LLEwELLYs GOODWIN, ................. ,Skowhegan
Treasurer:
X. L. PATTHH,. sokoS began
Sheriff and Iailer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07

County IomInIbsiOneTs'
ALoszo SMITH, Cornville, post Office, Revere.)
JoHE METcALF. New Portland.
MILTON L. MERRILL, St. Adams
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-02-07

FLANK p. PKNNKLL.. :. .. Skouhe an
DKPuTEs:-C. f. Duren Fairfield; F. l.. Harding.
Madison; S. w. Herrick, Harmony; c. b. Haskell,
Pittsheld; +. S. Parsons, No. Arson; K. S.
Williams, Hartand; Hiram M Waugh, Starks
Charles f. Ham, Bingham; F. F. Caswell, New
"ortland; Sidney T. Baker, Scion; Calvin II.
ZONES, Athens Chas. w. Fauand, So. Norridgewock
W. 6uy Pennell Skowhegan.
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Following is a statement of the finan-
cial condition of Somerset County,
December 31st, 1900:
The evening world., 1901-08-03
TURFMEN TO BUY
YONkERS TRACK.
Clark Estate Will Part with Beautiful Empire
City Course by Private Sale.

counsel for the sdministrators-Mrs.
Clark and her brother. John >. Sexton
President OF the Board Of iealth-ex.
p!aln-d the situation last night.
There v a large Investment OF money
rivcs no revenue I.esai ditt,culty would
be encountered In the attempt TO lease
II. and, besides. the rental. AZ ieast
curing the Hrst years. would be low
The administrators do not desire. nor
."rhcrcfore II was thought advisable t3
sell the track. II Is splcndidly Located
and fully equipped. and We know that u
50 It Is a safe conclusion that Il VIII
bring "a good price. Even II the men
who wish TO buy II as track saould
not be willing to pay .uincicnt sum.
red estate operators would readily take
the rr9prrty as lis worth Is estab'!sar"
Brooklyn Jockey club. is mentioned as
the leader OF the group which intends
taking over the course. In connection
declared Yesterday 'ha, John y. sc.
Iimtnary plans and specifications.
There VII! not he great amount OF
work required TO put the course In good
sona!,.." az the uS %Wnnr .Ga.ea . no
the Jockey Tub. viii be changed and
other details altered. II In expected tha /
the Harlem River Railroad Will build a
non. This. With a double track trolley
system from both Yonkers and Mount
Vernon, will easily afford all needed
TRANSPORTATION facilities.
The evening world., 1901-08-03
INDEPENDENCE GAVE
COLUMBIA A CLOSE RAGE.
CONTINUED from Fir., Paseo

Could .he do Il. the crowd asked
hveathlessy. Surely there ism; distance
enough. The independence came boiling
on. nearer and nearer. while tho Coz
lrsnbia was reaching FOR the gun that
would break the helrtrerding suspense.
II came at last. for as the Co.un.hil
crossed the line the steam whistles sent
their .hrieks OF elatton hesveEwaEd.
while bunting and nass dew among tho
sailing craft. And many Of the signals
OF applause wer. mean; as much 10.
the losing as the winning boat
The Independence came doan near tho
Coiurbia. the sailors on the Lawson
boa; cheering the men who were re-
~ 2rs!oie Tor the victory OF III. Hetre-
.hor creation The panhcnonIum lasted
for minutes. lni :hc happies, man was
Lawson. With two more miles TO sal
ne aoIld have won.
There Will b" champagne :or the lnde-
rendence sailors tonight