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The Red Cloud chief., 1901-05-10
Once House burned.

The building occupied by the Roth;
liner Coffee company at 200 South
Eight street, in st. Louis, was almost
completely destroyed by fire, entailing
a loss OF about SIS, 900. Several thou
sands OF dollars Of damage was done TO
the Oliver Wall Paper company adj
joining, mostly resulting from water.'
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-05-10

Rev. Frank Gunsaulus OF Chicago,
has interested his congregation in
mining and the church has invested in
a mine in the Cripple Creek district.
which will be operated for the bene-
at Of the church.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-05-10
Pier Entirely DESTROYED.

The fire which broke out on the pier
at San Juan, Porto Rico, destroyed
that structure and its entire contents.
The total loss is estimated at $500, 900.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-05-10

A solid car of whisky, ~brandies,
labels, dies and caps, said to be spuri.
Gus, was captured at Eastman, Ga.
by a deputy United States marshal.
The car was consigned to an Atlanta
firm.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-05-10
Muster Out of Volunteers.

The Twenty-second volunteers have
been mustered out at San Francisco.
The Thirty-6rst will be mustered out
immediately.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-05-10
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-07-11
Cuba In Good Condition.

Gonzalo Jerrin, a lawyer of Havana,
was in New York, last week, on his way
to the Pan. American Exposition in Buff
falo, as a special representative of his
native Island. He said in the course OF
an interview about Cuba:
"rhe political situation could not be
better. All the representative parties OF
the Island have accepted the decision OF
the constitutional convention, and ia
perfect peace and harmony with the
American Government the Cuban people
will endeavor to lay the foundations OF
their future republic. The opposition
manifested to the Plat amendment at
first was the result of Misrepresentation.
Relations between Cubans and Ameri-
cans are friendly. Because the opposi-
ton was very violent, you may take 1t
for granted that the Cuban people never
dissemble. They speak out freely, and
II now they are on excellent terms with
the Americans it is because they really
feel gratitude and respect toward their
great neighbor and protector"
General GOMEZ, who has recently
visited Washington and New York, ex.
presses substantially the same views
about the Cuban situation as Jerrin.
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WHEN AND HOW TO PRUNE.
In the Summer Months-With short
Stab and PerpendicuIaR Cut.

In the summer Months-With short
Stab and PerpendicuIaF Cut.
All persons familiar with birches
and naples know that If any limbs are
taken from them In the late winter Oh
spring time the stubs will bleed freely
for q number of weeks, and II such
limbs are large ones they seldom heal
over before decay has commenced In
them. Apple and pear trees will bleed
more or less when pruned at the same
seasons OF the year, and for that reason
no pruning when large limbs are to be
taken off should be done at that time of
the year.
When pruning is done during the
three midsummer months, the stubs
commence TO heal over quite soon. and
they can be painted within few days
after pruning II the weather is warm
and dry, which cannot be done and
have the paint hold II the pruning is
done before the bleeding has ceased to
flow. During the summer months the
sap is thickening for the making of
new wood and is largely near the bark
and not In the older wood of the trees.
Trees that are pruned in the spring
are from one to two years longer in
healing than II pruned in summer. and
that fact is OF great Importance when
the life and health of the trees are TAX
en- into consideration.
Now, how should tree be pruned?
Should the stubs be left long or short
or with as little wood as the circum-
stances will permit Any person who
has taken much notice of how others
have pruned as well as his own work
has noticed that the longer the stubs
are left the longer they are in healing
over, and In many cases they never
heal over, but dry up or decay, which
in many cases is the beginning of the
decay and death of the tree.
One other error In pruning Is often
made in not saving the limbs off as
nearly as possible perpendicular with
the body of the trees or the larger
limbs from which they are taken. BY
taking off the limbs perpendicularly
rather than horizontally, more or less.
the lower parts of the stub or wound
will heal over nearly or quite as soon
as the upper part, concludes writer in
Country Gentleman
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ing the present season unless the mill is
run nights. This will not be done prob
ably unless the demand for lumber
seems TO warrant the proceeding. The
company will have 81 carloads Of spool
bars for shipment and these have al
ready been sold to New Jersey parties.
It requires an immense amount of hard
wood to provide the Hollingsworth q
Whitney 60. of Winslow and Gardiner
with the wood plugs used in their paper
shipments, and the company has fur
nished all Of them The spool stock
gotten out at Hartland and Damascus
and that secured from the saving Of 700
cords Of white birch beside the 10000
feet above mentioned, will be manufac-
tured here with the exception of the 81
carloads mentioned above. The com
pany here averages 10 employ 70 men
during the busiest part Of the year aud a
short time ago had Oh
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-07-11
Granddaughter at Hallowell.

The preliminary hearing before Judge
George A. Stafford OF the Hallowell
municipal court of Charles l. Payson
and Frank A. McClinch charged with
granddaughter in causing the death Of
Frederick Farnham concluded at ] 30
o'clock, Saturday afternoon. Fsruham
died from acute alcoholism, caused so
the report Of the coronor's jury says, by
the excessive use Of liquors furnished By
McClinch, saloon keeper, and influence, d
by Payson, one of Farnham's COM
panions.
Mark Day, Fred A. Purinton and
Frank L. Godfrey testified that they
were In McClinch's saloon the night be-
fore the man died and saw Farnham take
several drinks. Purinton testified that
he heard Payson say: I'm going to fill
Farnham up" so plainly that all those
present in the shop must have heard it.
Attorney GODDARD for the defendants
attempted to bring out In cross-examin-
alton the fact that Farnham drank the
! liquor OF his own free will, that he
| poured out his liquor and that on at least
one round OF drinks he filled his glass to
the brim. The glasses and sample of
thC nniehCS rupporeu ~ nave peeD uls"
pensed at the McClinch resort were
offered by the State evidence. Nathan
L. Niles testified that be heard a person,
whom he was positive was Paysop, say
that he would kill Farnham.
Charles A. Sumner for the defence
testified that be was in McClinch's place
few minutes before closing up time,
that Farnham appeared to be able to
take care of himself, being in condition
to walk and to talk ntelligently and that
Payson was very much intoxicated.
After weighing the evidence Judge
Stafford found probable cause and the
men were placed under $1,000 bonds to
await the action of the grand Jury of the
henneoec superior conrt, which will be
held at Augusta the first Tuesday of
September.
The foregoing case has caused much
excitement in the quiet city of Hallowell
and the city authorizes and sheriff of
Kennebec have inaugurated measures TO
shut up the saloons there.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-07-11
tn. WAY the Boy Put 1t.

Different sermons may be preached
from the same text. and there may be
more or less of truth In each Of them.
Here is az account" said Mr.. Morse.
pointing to a paragraph in the evening
paper, "of the way in which a boy
was saved from drowning by mastin
which belonged to his cousin. The boy
ventured too near the edge of treach-
erous bank. lost his footing and fell
into the lake. The dog dashed in after
him and succeeded in pulling him out
There" said Mrs. Morse, turning an
accusing glance upon her 1O-year-old
son, that shows how dangerous 1t Is
for a boy to go too near the water!'
"Why. mother" said the boy In sor-
rowful establishment 81 thought father
read it because 1t showed how perfect
" safe I'd be wherever l went If you'd
only let him buy me big dogp
Mr.. Morse coughed and became dis
creetly absorbed In the quotations OF
mining stocks.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-07-11
Death of Mrs. Prescott.

Mrs. Mary Ann Prescott, widow of
the late Abel Prescott, passed away sud-
denly on the night of July 4th, after an
illness of many long months. She was
born In Unity In 1924, living there until
1927 when her parents removed to
Canaan, where she grew to womanhood
and was married to Abel Prescott In
1847, with whom she lived pleasant and
happy life, loved and respected by a
large circle of friends and neighbors
until 1881 when they came to Skowhe-
gan to make their home. Here new
friendships were formed and neighbors
and friends learned to love and respect
her for her many sterling qualities.
Left a widow in 1889, she still continued
to interest herself for others until failing
health compelled her to remain more
closely to her home where she passed
many hours of suffering without a
murmur, patiently waiting the will of
the Lord who so suddenly took her to
himself and the dear ones who had pass
| ed on before. Funeral services were
held at her home on Water Street, Sun
day afternoon, the 7th instant, conduct
ed by Rev. II. w. Kimball, pastor of the
Congregational Church.
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To DOUBT THIS
Is TO 0iSbeIieVe the Evidence Of Your
Own Senses.

It's Skowhegan proof for
Skowhegan PEOPLE.
It's local endo' sation for To-
cal reader.
1t will stand the most rigid
investigation.
Mrs. Ruth Filliburn of Is Mount Pleas
ant Ave, says: II found Doan's Kidney
Pills such an excellent medicine for the
kidneys that l recommended their use
To my son who lives in Madison, he being
great sufferer from kidney trouble, l
had it myself for number of years and
at times suffered greatly, having a dull,
dragging ache in the Kidneys Some
times at night could not sleep on &C
count of it and | was annoyed with
headaches and other distressing symp-
toms which left no doubt in my mind
but that my kidneys were effected.
Reading accounts in the newspaper of
other people stating that they had used
Doan's Kidney Pills and were cured in
duced me to get them at SIMPSONS drug
store, hoping they would do as much
for me- / am pleased to say they did
1t is now some time since ! used
the remedy, but | feel nothing of the
former trouble. | sleep well and my
back feels stronger
Sold by all dealers; price 80 cents.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n Y, sole
agents for the L. :.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no substitute.
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races with their automobiles, much en-
ioyed from their novelty.

races with their automobiles, much en-
joyed from their novelty.
A dance was held during the after
noon 10 the exhibit hall and the building
was crowded to its fullest capacity.
kendall's orchestra furnished music.
THE BALL GAME.
The ball game between the Volunteers
Of lewiston and the Skowhegans was a
contest well worthy the interest 1t ex-
cited among large portion of the vast
audience at the park, and while the score
which was 13 to would give evidence
1t was an easy victory for our boys, such
WAS not the fact, as no visiting team
this season has put up a stronger
game In the field than the Volunteers,
and their defeat was attributable to their
inability to hit Hamilton safely at criti.
cal times, he pitching game to be
proud of, the strike-outs being numer.
Gus. w. r. Elliott oficiated as umpire
in highly satisfactory manner.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-07-11
1t QazzleS the MorId

No Discovery in medicine has ever
created one quarter of the excitement
that has been caused by DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. It's sever
est tests have been on hopeless victims
of consumption, pneumonia, hemor-
rhage, pleurisy and bronchitis, thous-
ands of whom it has restored TO perfect
health. For coughs, colds, asthma, hay
fever, Group, hoarseness, and whooping
cough it is the quickest, surest cure in
the world. 1t is sold
AT F. Il. Wings Drug Store.
who guarantee satisfaction or refund
money Large bottles SOC and 800.
Trial bottles free.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-07-11

Hard Lines. Subbubs: az missed my reg.
ular train this morning" Outtown: AN
noying, isn't it," Subbubs: 81 should say
employment agency"
Let me say have used Ely's Cream Balm foi
catarrh and can thoroughly recommend 1t for
what 1t claims. Very truly. Grew H. W. Hath
away Elizabeth, n. j.
tried Ely's Cream Balm, and to all appear
ances m cured of catarrh. The terrible head
aches from which long suffered are gone
w. J. Hitchcock late Major U. s. Vol. and A. A
Gen, Buffalo, N. Y.
Sold by drue gists at co cts or mai'ed by Ely
Brothers, Sc Warren ST., New York.
The parting that gives us pain often occurs
while seated In q dental chair.
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NOtt2ge-LaWrence.

Mr.. George o. Not;age, son of San
ford Nottage, of Bingham, Me-, and Miss
Jessie Edna Lawrence, a graduate of
Pennington Normal school and a sue
cessful teacher, daughter of Joseph E.
Lawrence. postmaster of Kingsbury
Me-, were united in marriage at the
home of the brides parents, on Sunday,
June Both, 1901, by Isaac Hutchins, ESQ,
Of Wellington. The bride was beauti-
fully gowned in " bite and carried bridal
roses. The groom's parents and sister
were present and bountiful repsst was
served. 81
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-07-11
Troubles of a Mlnister

To benefit others Rev. J. T. W. Yer
non, of Hartwell, Ga, writes: "For a
long time had a running sore on my
leg | tried many remedies without
benefit, until used bottle of Electric
Bitters and box of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, which cured me sound and
well Sores, eruptions, boils, eczema,
letter, salt rheum show impure blood.
Thousands have found in Electric
Bitters a grand blood purifier that abso-
lutely cures these troubles. Satisfac.
ton is guaranteed or money refunded
Large bottles only soc
At F. II. Wings Drug Store
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-07-11

WI Ting Fang, the Chinese Minister,
was the orator July 4th, at Philadelphia
and had large audience. He seems to
have good opinion of America, Judging
by the following extract from his speech
upon that occasion:
"This nation, it seems to me, has not
sprung into existence without a manifest
destiny. There must be some noble end
for which the independence of the
United States was established. 1t was
to demonstrate to the world what great
good to mankind free and independent
people can do; to establish government
of the people, by the people and for the
people, to preserve law and order; to
treat all people alike, with fairness and
business; to do away with selfish and
clsnnish feeling; to make American
patriotism synonymous with fair play,
with the love OF mankind, with freedom
and liberty in accordance with law and
Justice. By pursuing these ends this
republic will become the greatest power
upon the earth, and you citizens of this
great country will be more than ever
respected and loved by ALL"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-07-11
Notice to Wheelme en- .

There's positively no need to endure
discomfort by reason of chatting, sun
burn, insect stings, sore and perspiring
feet or accidental bruises. You forget
these troubles in using Bucklen's Salve.
Infallible for pimples, blotches, skin
eruptions and piles. IS cents. Sold
At F. Fl. Wings Drug Store.
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81 wish to truthfully state to you and
the readers of these few lines that your
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is without ques-
ton, the best and only cure for dyspep-
STA that | have ever come in contact
with and have used many other prep
John Beam, West Middlesex,
Pa Ii will digest all kinds of food and
can't help but do you good Geo, Z.
sampson.
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The Municipal Court.

The Fourth OF July grist before Judge
Bachelor of the Skowhegan Municipal
court consisted of seven warrants issued
upon the charge of intoxication and two
upon the charge of resisting and OBJ
structing officers. The cases were tried
Friday morning, July 9th.
All the persons charged with intoxi.
cation, pleaded guilty when arraigned
and were severally given small fines,
which with the costs were paid, as fol.
lows: Samuel Batchelder, $5.45; Odell
Leo, S6.67; Frank Cowett, $6.57; Frank
Chilcotte, 1857; John Lewis, $667 and
two Gurnier boys, 1852 each.
George L. Russell and George Head
were arraigned on the charge of "resist-
ing and obstructing officers in the dis
charge Of their duty" the night of July
Sd or early morning of July 4th. 1t grew
out of an attempt that appeared to have
been made to enter the Methodist church
in order to ring the bell. George L.
Russell was upon the church steps with
others and was found having hold of the
door and shaking it. officer w. r. Gif.
ford, 1t appeared in evidence, called out
to him to come away and Russell said,
"What for?" The order was again
given and the same response received
Officer Clifford, assisted by Officer
Paul j. Dulac, arrested Russell, who
later was released on bail. An alter
cation took place between Officer Clifford
and Mr.. Heald on Water street. Heald
warmly demonstrated against the arrest
of his friend Russell and clinch be-
tween the two ensued. Clifford swore
out the warrant upon which Heald was
arraigned.
1t also appeared in evidence that there
was struggle between Officer Dulac
and Russell, which Russell testified he
entered into to get relief from the
twisters which were hurting his wrist
very badly. Dulac swore out the war
rant against Russell.
Both parties pleaded, not guilty, to
the charges and the two cases were
heard together. County Attorney Cover
appeared for the State and Forrest Good.
win, Esq, for the respondents. Upon
conclusion OF the testimony of the
witnesses Ia the cases Mr.. Goodwin
briefly summed up for the respondents
and Mr.. Cover for the State.
In passing upon the cases the court in
substance stated, that police "officers are
peace officers. They have to take chances
and cannot always be expected to dc
just the best thing. II In any case they
do injustice to any person there ia legal
remedy open to that person. The police
must be sustained. Crowds must not
infringe upon the rights of an officer OF
the law. These young men evidently
did not realize the serious nature of
their offense. | will make the penalty
as light as possible and impose fine of
81. 90 upon each. The costs will be light
and may be divided between the re-
spondents."
Both cases were promptly appealed to
the supreme court and sureties furnished.
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SOMERSET REPORTER,
A Weekly Republican Newspaper
SKowHEGAN, MAINE.
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

COUNTY OFFICERS.
Clerk of Courts:
WILLIAM T. SREKNs, observation-disclosures owhegar
County Attorney:
CHoVcE W. COVER, ................ Skowhegar
Judge of Probate:
EDWARD T. DANFoRTH,. .................S kowhegar
Register of Probate:
NATHAN FowLBR,........, ............ Skowhegar
Register OF Deeds:
LLEwKLLyN GOODWIN, .Skowhegar
Treasurer:
X. I. PATTRH,. .Skowhegar
Sheriff and Jaer:
FRANK PRNHKLL.. E. -. Skowhe ar
DnpuriKs:-C. f. Duren, Fairfield F. l. Harding
Madison; S. w. Herrck, Harmony; c. B. Haskell
Pittsheld; F. S. Parsons, No Anson; r. s.
Charles r. Ham, Bingham; F. F. Caswell, New
Portland; Sidney I. Baker. Scion; Calvin II
tones, Athens; Chas. w. Farrand So. Norrdgewock
W. Guy Pennell, Skowhegan.
County Commissioners:
ALoNzo SMITH, Cornvie. post Office, Revere)
JOHN METcALF. New Portland.
MILTON L. MERRILL, St. Adams
Terms of Courts
Supreme Judicial The third Tuesday In March
and september and fourth Tuesday in December Civil
and Criminal
Probate:-The second Tuesday Of each month.
County Commissioners The first Tuesday II
March and August and the second Tuesday in Deoem
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A. B. Page of Fairfield and Chas. r.
Ward Of this place gave exhibition mile
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1901-11-14
QUAY STREET PROPER.
TY DAMAGE WILL
SOON BE SETTLED.

The long drawn out legal suits in
volving damages done TO property by
operating steam railway track on
Quay street will likely soon terminate
The nineteen cases pending in Supreme
court have been withdrawn and the APP
praisors appointed by Judge Clement
son, namely J. l.. Haney, Valentine
Dettling and George Wolf, will meet
December 8 and appraise the loss. The
result of the appraisement will then be
submitted to the January term of the
Circuit court and the entire subject
closed mp. Those interested in this con-
troversay are Mrs. Catherine Keppler,
Mrs. Anna Williams, DR.. J. Barnstein,
August Schmidt, J. Il. Harris, ct al. NJ
Ripplinger, Jacob LEM, Edward Fan
der, Thos Mangin, Jos. Auermueller
f. Seidl, p. Schwarzenbart, Kunz q
Bleser CO., Capt Albright, Mrs. Paul
label H. Martens, Mrs Mary Bahr
Herman Seischold, f. f. Sullivan, ct al
VIM. Schuette, NJ. Kuhl,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1901-11-14
CITY COUNCIL HAS
FIXED TAX RATE
FOR CURRENT YEAR

The city council on Monday night fix
ed the tax rate for the present year az
follows: General fund, 8 mills; school
fund, g. mills, county and state tax, Al
mills; First ward 3 mills; Second ward,
mills; Third ward, 4 mills; Fourth
ward, mills; Fifth ward, mills; Sixth
ward, mills; Seventh ward, mills;
sewer districts, D, mills, G, II mills;
A, ! mill surface drainage sewer, dis
tricts 1 and g. ! mill, Total 4St mills:
The above rates are somewhat higher
than last year, The question of issu-
ing the money for permanent improve
ments by direct taxation, which it was
thought would cause considerable dis
cussion at the meeting Monday night,
did not come up for consideration.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1901-11-14
Why the State Increased the
Rate this Year.
WILL BENEFIT THE DISTRICT SCHOOLS.
ManitOwoc will Receive More than Sill.
900 Paid Out.
INTRICATE SUBJECT MADE VERY CLEAR.
University and Normal Schools Receive Lit
tie of the Large Increase shown
by Tax Apportionment.

The following communication has
been written by man familiar with the
subject;
EDITOR PILoT:-"Muc has been said
and written anent the recent apportion-
ment of state taxes for school purposes
among the several counties but much
of what has been said has tended to con
fuse rather than make clear the reasons
for the increased state tax. The matter
is not new to the columns of The Pilot,
but | believe readers will welcome furth-
er light on the subject.
The following table compiled by the
Wisconsin State Journal shows how the
state taxes recently apportioned will be
distributed among the different institu-
tions of learning in the state. The diff
erent benehciaries and the amount each
will receive compared with the amount
each received last year are shown: