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The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27
Death of Miss Helen Robinson

Miss Helen S. Robinson Of Boston,
died at Hotel Abbottsford, where she
had made temporary home for a num-
Der of years, Wednesday, the 10th in.
slant, aged sixty-four years. Her re-
mains arrived here for burial, Friday
afternoon, accompanied by her brother,
D. c. Robinson and Mrs. Robinson, also
Rev. Pitt Dillingham; and Mrs. billing.
ham, her niece, all of Boston. Brief
services were held at the grave. Friday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. Mr.. Dill
ingham. Burial was in the family lot in
North Cemetery, where rest her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Robinson.
Samuel Robinson was life long resi-
dent of Skowhegan. He was for many
years active In business and for II years
was president of the Second National
bank, holding that position when he
died in July 1881. Mrs. Mary j. CFox)
Robinson, died in November 1892, aged
nearly 81 years. OF their children two
now are dead, S. Forrest and Helen S.,
and two are living, Mrs. j. B. Bell and
Daniel c. Robinson.
Miss Helen S. Robinson was a native
of this town and resided here until about
six years ago. She had many warm
friends in town and was much attached
to the place and the people. She return
ed here for q number of summers after
she became resident of Boston. Her
health had been much impaired for
apunral upars
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27
Death of Consul Hay.

Adelbert Stone Hay, consul 70 Pretoria
South Africa, during the more stirring
stages Of the Boer war, the oldest son Of
the Hon. John Hay, secretary Of State
10 President Mckinley cabinet aud one
OF the younger as well as one Of the most
prominent Yale men, met tragic death
In New Haven, Conn, al 2 30 O'Clock
Sunday morning. The manner Of the
6eatff, its victim and the fact that the
rsgedy occurred on the very eve Of
1ale's commencement, in which the
young man by virtue of his class office,
WAS to have been a leader, have cast an
unmistakeable gloom over the season.
Mr.. Hay went TO death, the full de-
tails of which will never be known.
Shortly before 2 30 O'Clock that morning
he fell from window In the third story
Of the New Haven House, where he had
rooms for commencement week, TO the
Chapel street pavement fully 60 feet
below. The frightful fall resulted In
instant death and within fifteen minutes
the body had been identified.
The body was clad In psiamas. On
the window sill Of the room occupied BY
young Hay was found partly consumed
cigarette. On the floor near the window
WAS ring worn by the victim. His
clothing had been neatly arranged and
the bed clothes were drawn back. The
| bed, however, had not been occupied
Here the mystery becomes intangible.
The popular theory seems TO have il that
the young man, having prepared for bed
thought to indulge in Good night
! smoke; that he chose the cool Of the " in
dow, possibly dosed, lost his balance and
fell from the window.
Adelbert S. Hay was the eldest son OF
the Secretary Of State and was born
while the latter was living in Cleveland,
Ohio, about twenty five years ago. He
was educated in the private schools OF
Cleveland and prepared at St. Paul's
academy in Concord, n. H., for Yale.
he left South Africa last November and
returned to the United States by way OF
London. Soon after reaching Washing
ton, he rendered his resignation as con.
sui at Pretoria. In a year he had spent
his fathers salary and his own. OF
course much of this disbursement was 10
the way of private charity, the cala OF
which were simply irresistible. Since
mis- resignation, Mr.. Hay had devoted
himself in part to assisting in the con-
duct OF his fathers personal business.
Secretary Hay reached New Haven at
5.45 p. N. Sunday, nearly Frustrated by
grief and was obliged to take his bed
soon after his arrival. Mrs. Hay and
other members of the family arrived
from their summer home in New Hamp-
shire, Monday.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27
Unnecessary Loss of Time.

Mr.. w. S. Whedon, Cashier of the
First National Bank of Winterset, Iowa,
in recent letter gives some experience
with carpenter in his employ, that will
be of value to other mechanics. He
says: ~ had carpenter working for
me who was obliged to stop work for
several days on account of being troub-
led with diarrhoea. | mentioned to
him that l had been similarly troubled
and that Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy had cured me.
He bought bottle of it from the drug.
gist here and informed me that one dose
cured him, and he is again at his work"
For sale by G. r. Fogg, Skowhegan; l..
G. Williams, Athens; Sullivan Newton,
Jackman.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27
Seven Years in Bed.

"Will wonders ever cease?" inquire
the friends of Mrs. S. Pease, of Law
renee, Kan. They knew she had been
unable to leave her bed in seven years
on account of kidney and liver trouble,
nervous prostration and general debility
but, "Three bottles of Electric Bitters
enabled me to walk" she writes, "and
in three months | felt like new per-
son " Women suffering from headache,
backache, nervousness, sleeplessness,
melancholy, fainting and dizzy spells
will find it priceless blessing. Try it.
Satisfaction is guaranteed. Only soc
At f. Ii. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27

"Our little daughter had an almost ia
tai attack of whooping cough and bron.
chitis," writes Mrs. W X. Haviland, of
Armonk, \. Y, but, when all other
remedies failed, we saved her life with
DR.. Kings New Discovery. Our niece,
who had consumption in an advanced
stage also used this wonderful medicine
and today she is perfectly we'll" Des-
perate throat and lung diseases yield TO
Dr. Kings New Discovery as 70 no other
medicine on earth Infallable for
coughs and colds. Trial bottles free.
soc and 81 90 bottles guaranteed
At F II. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27

The only foundation for the fear that
Peary has persisted, which is expressed
in dispatch from Philadelphia, is that
the past winter in Greenland was very
severe one. While that may be sufficient
to cause some apprehension, it by no
means is enough to cause very grave
anxiety. Peary was probably too ia
miliar with the dangers of a northern
Greenland winter to neglect to prepare
himself for emergencies of weather and
climate which might arise. 1t is very
unlikely that he has persisted from cold
or starvation, for both these things he
probably has the means of protecting
himself against. The dangers of dis
ease, however, he was less capable of
warding off; and herein lies the greatest
reason for anxiety concerning him.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27


whats the CHARGE asked the Judge.
"impersouating au officer" answered the
prosecutor. what was he doiug9" ~ saw
him helping himself to fruit and and peanuts
from a street-yender's stand"
Many n man who has a small spark Of genius
imagines he possesses large conhagration.
Energy all gone? Headache? Stomach out of
order? Simply case of torpid liver Bu1dcek
Blood Bitters will make new man or woman ot
you.
All men not homeless. but some are
home less than others.
Hundreds OF lives saved every year Ivy having
Or. Thomas Eclectric oil in the house lust when
II is needed. Cures Group, heals burns cuts
wounds of every sort.
1t should be AN easy matter to elevate the
stage. Every company has its props"
severe sometimes, but 1t can be cured. DoRn's
Ointment quick and permanent in its results.
At any drug store, so cents
cut OF his boots
No need to fear sudden attacks of cholera in
fantum dysentery, diarrhpa, or summer COM
plant. II you have DR.. Fowler's Extract of Wild
Strawberry in the medicine chest.
She-I like some Of your articles very much.
He.oh, I'm so glad Which was the part
you liked speciality
she-well-I liked the quotation from Bal
FAC
DE SURE that your blood is rich
- and pure. The best blood purifier;
enricher and vitalizer is Hoods Sarsa-
parilla- Be sure to GET HOODS.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27
BRIEFLY TOLD.
There is no Use Of Leaving SkOWhe-
gan. Believe the Statements
Of SkOwhegdn Residents.

Endorsement by residents
OF Skowhegan.
Positive proof from Show
hogan people,
Read this statement:
Mr.. John F. Farnham of Summer
St, contractor, says: 81 had slight back.
ache now and then, but paid little or no
attention to it until | had an attack
of urinary complaint which stuck to me
persistently until l was cured by Doan's
Kidney Pills. heard of them being
a sure remedy for all kidney and urinary
troubles SO l went to Samps GUS drug
store and got box. l used a second
box and that did the work"
For sale by all dealers; price so cents
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y, sole
agents for the U. S.
Remember the name Doan' sand
take no substitute.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27

Another candidate for the governor
ship is announced in the person Of Steph-
en- w. Carr of Bowdoinhan, the present
state insurance commissioner. Mr.. Carr
has been in this office for several years,
previous to which he was In the lumber
business aud other lines OF work other
than insurance. His probable candidacy
has been talked of for some time past
but the formal announcement came out
at Augusta, Friday.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27
ACQUISITION of the Philippines.

The recent publication of certain Of
fetal correspondence relative to the
Spanish war has had the effect to throw
light upon many phases of that very
important chapter or series of chapters
in the history of our country. Following
is dispatch sent by Secretary of State,
Hay TO Day, chairman of the peace COM
mission at Paris, relative to the acqui-
stion of the Philippines, which succinct-
ly states the case of the government
"The sentiment in the United States ia
almost universal that the people Of the
Philippines, whatever else be done, must
be liberated from Spanish domination
In this sentiment the President fully
concurs. Nor can we permit Spain to
transfer any Of these islands to another
Power. Nor can we invite another Power
or Powers to join the United States in
sovereignty over them. We must either
hold them or turn them back to Spain.
Consequently, grave as are the RESPONSE
bilities and unforeseen as are the diff.
cultes which are before us, the Presi-
dent can see but one plain path of duty
The acceptance of the archipelago"
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27

Maine Farmer The reports from so
many localities of large numbers Of
calves being raised, especially Herefords
and Durhams, is one of the best evi
dences possible for the future of Maine
farms. There is ample room for all the
breeds and only as more attention is
given the dual purpose beef stock can
the balance be kept. Grow all the good
claves.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27
A East Bicycle Rider

Will often receive painful cuts, sprains
or bruises from accidents. Bucklen's
Arnica Salve will kill the pain and heal
the injury. It's the cyclists friend.
Cures chatting, chapped hands, sore lips,
burns, ulcers and piles. Cure guaran-
teed. Only 25c. Try 1t.
At r. Fl. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27
Didn't Marry for Money.

The Boston man, who lately married
sickly rich young woman, is happy
now, for he got DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, which restored her to perfect
health. Infallible for jaundice, bilious
ness, malaria, fever and ague and all
liver and stomach troubles. Gentle but
effective. Only 25c
At +. II. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27

Ellsworth American 1T is evident
that after Gov. Hill has had his second
term there is to be contest for the
Gubernational nomination; and this is
as it should be. The parceling out of
the State offices two, four, six and even
eight years ahead has been carried far
enough. While the officials thus select
ed have been worthy and have filled their
respective positions aceeptably, the peo-
pie have become FESTIVE under what, in
appearance, If not in fact, may be termed
ring rule, and there is danger of revolt
If this sort of thing continues. There is
no reason now why the people should
not name Governor HilPs successor.
They have ample time to think 1t over
and to decide who Of the several candi-
dates already in the field will best serve
the State.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27

The latest scheme for neutralizing The
colored vote is to enfranchise the white
woman without enfranchisieg the black.
The author of this plan is a member Of
the Alabama constitutional convention
and he preached il seriously to that
body several days ago. Strange 70 say
ii won the endorsement of Senator Nor
gan, who argued that ii would not he ia
conflict TO the fifteenth amendment on
the ground that thst amendment related
simply TO males. The womsn sutfragsts
at the north will hardly endorse this
method of comforting The suffrage upon
their sex.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27

Danger, disease and death follow neg
lect of the bowels. Use DeWitt's Little
EARLY Risers to regulate them and you
will add years to your life and life to
your years. Easy to take, never grippe.
Geo. E. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27

Mr. James Brown of Putsmouth, Va.
over 90 years of age suffered for years
with bad sore on his face. Physicians
could not help him. DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve cured him permanently.
Geo. K Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27

81 overheard that man who calls on you say
something about betting, Bridget; hope that
he does not frequent the pool rooms"
"Sure, ma'am, he doesn't know there's such
. place In New York. He's policeman,
mA'am."
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27

The State assessors find the country in
much more prosperous condition than
1t was few years ago. There is no
calamity talk. Everybody seems to be
doing fairly well. This years returns
from the towns as far as received seem
to indicate that tLere has been some de-
crease In the number of live stock in the
State. This is ascribed to the short hay
crop last season. But while there may
be loss In quantity an increase in value
and quality Ia noted. Sec. Plummer says
there is rapid increase In butter fac
tories through the state, which may be
regarded as cheering feature.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27

1.-THE Doctors told me my cough was
incurable one Minute Cough Cure made
me well man Norris Silver, North
Stratford, y II. One Minute Cough
Cure has cured thousands and it will
cnre you Geo. + Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27

Boston Transcript: Mr.. Bryan inti-
mates that he does not belong to the
new third party" just organized in
Missouri; but 1t remains to be seen
whether 1t belongs to him. He is to
begin to swing round comparatively
small circle shortly, discussing the issues
of the hour, He will open this oratori-
cal tour at WATERFOWL, N. Y, on the
25th, and will conclude it at Norfolk,
Va, July 5. After his speechmaking is
over we shall know more than we do
now about his relations to the third
party and the Democracy. One thing,
however, is already plain and that is
that Mr.. Bryan will not be "reorgan-
lied" without struggle. And man
who has polled almost 100000 votes
for President can put up quite severe
struggle against forcible reorganization.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27

"a few months ago, food which l ate
for breakfast would not remain on my
stomach for half an hour, | used one
bottle of your Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and can now eat my breakfast and other
meals with a relish and my food is
thoroughly digested Nothing equals
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for stomach
troubles Il. 5. Pitts, Arlington. Geo.
K. sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27

It takes more than q wooden head to pro-
duce thoughts that burn.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27
Terms of Courts.

Supreme Judcia:- 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 In
March and August and the second Tuesday in Decem-
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27

County Commissioners:
ALoNzo SMITH, Cornvilte, Post Office, Revere.)
JoHN METcALF, New Portland.
MILroN l.. MERRILL, ST. Adams.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27
SOMERSET REPORTER,
A Weekly Republican Newspaper,
SKowHECAN, MAINE.
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk of Courts:
WILLIAM 1. SEEKiNs,. '..................P ttsfeld
County Attorney:
GEORGE W. COVER, ................ :. Skowhegan
Judge Of Probate:
EDWARD T. DAsFoRTH,. ..........,.,... .Skowhegan
Register Of Probate
NATHAN FOWLER, ......... ............ Skowhegan
Register OF Deeds:
LLEwELLYN GOODWIN, ...................S kowhepan
Treasurer:
K. L. PArTEH,. ...................-....S kowhegan
Sheriff and Iairr.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-06-27

FRANK P PBNNKLL.. =. -. Skowhe an
DEPUTIES &C. f. Duren, Fairfield; F. L. Harding
Madison; S,W. Herrck, Harmony; c. b. Haskell,
Pittsfeld; F. S. Parsons, No. Arson; r. s..
Williams, Hartland; Hiram NJ. Waugh, Starks
Charles F. Ham, bingham; F. F. Caswel, New
Portland Sidney T. Baker. Soon; Calvin H,
tones, Athens; Chas. w. Farrand, So. Norridgewoc
W. Guy Pennell, Skowhegan.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1901-12-26

Coal went zap 60 50 ton in carload
lots az ST. Louis. NO. There IS a
scarcity
A new patriotic order. knoen as the
American order OF Louisiana uas or.
gnnizod IN Dcuver Col.
Orders We're given Tor the transfer
OF battery OF artillery ~ Uavana.
Cuba. 90 Fort sill. OKLA.
ST losephs hospital. Maiyvuie. Mo.
was destroyed 10y Gre Tro Inmates
are dead and others may die
Oscar Gardner. the Omaha hid. and
Jack Whitaker. Of Cleveland. fought
20 rounds 20 a draw az South Omaha.
Wayne Demon, an lS-year.Old hoy,
shot three Negroes 70 death In n sa.
loon at the mining town Of Davy. W.
Va.
At Manila over 1880 members Of
the federal party called on COY. TAFT
to bid him farewell and 20 wish him
a safe return.
Three dead. one missing and - in
iured IS the result OF a terrific boiler
explosion 90 the Black Diamond steel
works at Pitisburg
VIM n. Pcthrlcs. an American. who
had been private secretary and diplo-
matte advisor 20 II Huns Chang for
80 years. is dead 10 Peslus
u Is stated by those familiar vita
the progress oi the controversy be-
tween Argentine and Chiii that the
affair has passed iis serious aspect.
Fresh agitation against the sale OF
the Danish West indies o the United
States. before the question has Aeen
submitted 90 a plebiscite. seems TO BE-
Increasing IN CoFenhaseD
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1901-12-26
Working Men Crushed Under the
Falling Walls of a Market
House in Mexico.
FIFTEEN DEAD BODIES RECOVERED
A Score or More Persons We're sert
ously Injured. some Of Whom
Can Not SURVIVE.
The Market Building Was One Of IN,
Finest Structures Of It's Kind in
the Republic. Costing
S15o. 900.

Antonio. Tex. Dec. 2s.-Bv the
hnrring OF the city market house AZ
1acstecas. Mex. fully fs lives have
been lost and over a score OF persops
seriously injured. some OF then so
oadiy that they can not recover.
Fifteen bodies have been taken from
the ruins and large force Is at work
clearing away the debris in order to
recover others. though there is no
hope that any OF those caught in the
collapse OF the big structure win he
found alive.
The IRE was IN the principal market
building owned by the city. The low.
er part OF the building contained a
iarge number or cellars and refrieera.
hng apartments which were stocked
with meats for city consumption.
The IRE broke out Do the cellars and
"hen Discovered had made cousid.
erahie hcadvay In oricr 90 save rs
much of tho meat stored n tue cellars
as possible large force of men were
ordered hy the authoritles into the
hurnins structure and while thia force
was working thc flames burned their
way 90 tho TOP OF the market. com
pieieiy envcloping a. The fire de-
p'Fiment was unable Co check tho pro.
Rress Of the hrc and after burning sew
eral hours the building collapsed. the
onmbiins walls huviae a large num-
Der OF the men in che cellars under
me rrias. Just Bow maay were killed
Is not known. bus tho loss of life IS
SAID 20 De appalling Late advicas
from 1acatocas state that ii is believed
many are stin under tho wheeled
walls. The mnraot building was one
oi the hnost Structures OF its kind In
the republic and Uaa source OF great
revenue to- the city.
Il was erected a few Years ago az a
cost OF Si5Q0o0 How tho IRE oriei-
mated is not known.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1901-12-26

Secretary long Approves she riasino
Of sae Majority Report.

Washington, Dec. 1e.-Iase Wedrcs
day afternoon Adm. Schley. tnruu.
his counsel. flied With TIE sccrcta.
OF the navy bis bin OF exceptions e
the majority findings OF the court of in
quiry and also a letter asking 70 be a.
lowed TO be heard In connection viii
the objections to be died by attorney
Tor Adm- Sampson To the indivldua
opinion Of Adm. Dewey.
Secretary Long almost immediatel,
after the receipt OF tho communica.
tions called Judge Advocate Lemly
and the solicitor for the department
Mr.. Hanna. into conference. At its
conclusion the secretary said he hat
no statement 10 make regarding any
action that he might take in the prem
ises- He. however. indicated 10 Mr..
league. through tho judge advocate.
that he would not hear an oral argu-
ment by Mr.. Rayner regarding Adm
Sampscns protest. but that he Wo1lc
receive a written statement.
washington. Dec. 2f.--Judge Advo
cate Lemly ane Solicitor Hanna Fri
day afternoon submitted 70 Secretar,
Long their report upon the bill " oa
Jections filed by Adm. Schloy. throuei
his counsel. 10 the findings Of fhc
Schiey court of inquiry. The report
is an argument supplementary 20 the
argument made by the writers befor.
the court OF inquiry. Tho principal
points sre an insistcncc upon Their
contention that the agst report is ih.
unanimous report OF the court cf ir
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1901-12-26
The Ceremonies attending ihs
Breaking OF Ground r. For
est Park. 81. Lolis.
THREE HISTORIC SaOvELs USED.
Governors Of -Four Lou.slans Pur-
chase States aud O.ner D.stin-
guished Men Participated.
The Days Celebration Closed VITA a
5snque. at the Southern Hotel
in the EVening--A Silent
Toast 20 Mckinley.

81. Louis. Dec. 21.-The governors
Of four Louisiana purchase staros-
Minnesota. Nebraska. Arkansas and
Missouri-several members OF con
gross and Worlds talr natural com
missioners and other invited guests.
among them Gen. John G. Bates. com.
mandlng the department OF the Mis-
souri, and Col John H. Ogiesby. rep
rescutlne Illinois. participated in the
ceremonies attending the breaking OF
ground on the site OF the Worlds fair
In Forest park. The exercises az the
site where the thermometer registered
around zero consisted Of an Invocation
by Rev Dr. S. j Nlccoiis addresses
by the chairman OF the committee on
ceremonies. Corwin r. Spencer. and
President David B Francis and tho
breaking OF ground ON che site Of the
education building hy the officials Of
the exposition compauy municipal au-
thnriues ana invited GUESTS.
Three historic snoycis were used iu
the ground breaking The frTf was one
oi iron and oak. lcnt by the Nassarhu-
setts state arsenal Boston. where it
had been placed m 1905 as e relic OF
early American workmanship An ex-
act reproduction of that shovel. q man-
uiacture of fhc Louisiana purchase.
made ol ebony ana steel. silver plated
was next pms into use A veritnhie
relic. an old wooden shovel. thoueht
to have been one OF iho tools employ.
ed hy tho 200 white miners from
France ana r0u African rfarn. rroui