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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-10

The only kind OF people who win are the
ones who do it by work.-Washington lla.)
Democrat.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-05-10

To Cure a Cold IN One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money II 1t fails to cure. &c.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27
Castles In the Air.

Yet l dream my dreams and attend
to my castles in Spain. have so much
property there that | could not in con-
science neglect 1t. All the years Of my
youth and the hopes of my manhood
are stored away, like precious stones,
in the vaults and / know that / shall
find everything convenient, elegant
and beautiful when | come into pos
session. As the years go by | am not
conscious that my interest diminishes.
If l see that age is subtly sitting his
snow into the dark hair of my Prue,
smile, eontented, for her hair, dark and
heavy as when / first saw it, is all
carefully treasured in my castles in
Spain If | feel her arm more heavily
leaning upon mine, as we walk around
the squares, | press it closely to my
side, for | know that the easy grace Of
her youths motion will be restored by
the elixir of that Spanish air. If her
voice sometimes falls less clearly from
her lips, it is no less sweet to me, for
the music of her voices prime fills,
freshly as ever, those Spanish halls. If
the light | love fades little from her
eyes, l know that the glances she gave
me in her youth are the eternal sun
shine of my castles in Spain.-George
W. Curtis In "Prue and l."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27
Nourishment by Bathing.

SIT is well known that the skin Is a
great absorbent, and nutrition even
can be conveyed through its agency"
said trained nurse. "a physician once
ordered beef tea bath for a child that
was nursing who was apparently dy-
ing of some exhaustive bowel trouble
and with admirable effect. And | my
self have found that rubbing delicate
persons with warm olive oil is an ex-
cellent tonic. If | had the charge of a
puny sickly baby, | should feel inclin-
ed to give 1t oil baths instead of water
baths and try the effect. The oil is
quite as cleansing, and 1t stands to rea-
son that such tiny beings, particularly
il they are badly nourished, should not
have the natural oil of the body con-
tinually washed away"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27
At Washington.

Senators Tillman and McLaurin of
South Carolina had an attraction in the
Senate chamber Saturday. They dealt
each other blows and clinched for a
rough and tumble fight until dragged
apart They were declared in contempt
and their case referred to committee.
They were not allowed to vote on Mon
day
The Philippine bill passed the Senate
Monday, substantially as it came from
the committee.
The U. S. supreme court on Monday
refused to take jurisdiction in the
Norlher Securities merger case in
which the State of Minnesota recently
made application to file bill of com
plant in that court. The opinion was
read by justice Shras and the motion
for leave to file the bill was denied on
the ground that the court was without
jurisdiction.
The House on Wednesday sent the
Philippines bill to a committee of con
ference as it did not concur on all of the
Senate amendments.
Secretary Root, in conformity with
assurances recently made, has arranged
for a gradual reduction of the military
force in the Philippines to about $4,000
men.
President Roosevelt, acting upon the
recommendation of Attorney General
Knox, has dismissed Arthur Noyes,
judge for the second district of Alaska.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27
Somerset Grange No 1S.

Regular meeting Feb. 20, presided
over by the master Frank William.
After the usual amount of business,
the members discussed the question
relative to holding two Pomona meet
ings. The grange voted in the mega
tive and ell cted f, II. Tobey as del.
egate to represent Somerset grange at
Harmony in June.
Lecturers program: Song bg the
choir, reading, Emma Dyer; declamt-
ton, Edward Heald; song, ( mer Over
AID Nellie Clark reading, Dora With
am; reading, Lila Tobey. The top {,
"What are the relative advantages of
selling the product of the nai5y IN the
form OF milk, cream or butte. was
discussed. f. p. Holway, Fred A.
rnhey, and Horace Jones, favored the
factory as they all sell cream. Fred
Horne and Frank Wi!ham eao get more
money from the same uumter " COWS
by making butter. Neiia Clark was
in favor of selling milk. A. o. Frederic
gave very interesting talk on the
SUI jet; he thinks if the butter factory
we've 10 ee closed he could buy butter
tor .12l, cts. pound. | viii say h. re
that he eouldu'l nuv mine for that. )
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27

The limpet has gained notoriety by
the strength with which it adheres to
the rock on which 1t decides to rest
The force required to detach the limpet
from the rock has lately been tested by
a well known naturalist, who found
that more than sixty pounds must be
exerted for the purpose So this little
thing. weighing about half an ounce,
sticks SO tightly that a force equal to
two thousand times its own weight is
necessary to drag 1t away.
1t was at one time supposed that at
mospheric pressure had something to
do with the adhesive power of the lin
pet, but it is now generally agreed that
the creature exudes kind of glue for
this purpose. If you place your finger
on the rock Immediately after limpet
has been detached. you will feel that
the surface is sticky, and II you allow
your finger to remain there for short
time you will notice that it is begin
ming to stick quite tightly.-Pearsons.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27
Athens.

Rev. Mr.. Lombard of the NJ. +. church
took charge of Somerset Academy Mon
day morning of this week for the spring
term of ten weeks. Mr.. Lombard is
said to be very tactful and successful
teacher.
Congratulations are in order for MIR.
and Mrs Ernest ook as a little son was
born 10 them, last week,
Mrs. Nellie Fox is quite poorly at
this time,
AS several of our village people have
been doing" Boston for two or three
weeks past and it is known that small
pox is epidimic there, apprehension is
felt that they may bring the disease
along home with them, but we are in
danger of the horror most anywhere, a
drummer visited in this section two
weeks ago and it was learned day or
two after his departure that he was
down with small pox in Boston. Vac
cination for all is the proper thing
much as even that is to be dreaded.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Jacobs went to
Harmony to an entertainment ON Friday
evening last.
Mrs. X. D. Pratt has been suffering
from severe cod recently.
Mrs. Louisa Williams is in the family
of Ernest Cook in the capacity of nurse
Mrs. Harriet Wentworth has been at
West Athens caring for Mrs. Thomas
Gray for few days past,
Mrs. NJ. A. Goodrich passed a week
recently with her daughter in Skowhe
gan.
Preparations are being made for ex-
tensive repairs on the Leavitt saw mill
by the Thompsons who are in charge.
A large quantity of lumber is being
hauled to the mills in spite of the dis
couragement and loss caused by the late
flood.
Miss Mary Fox has been from home
much of the time this winter caring for
Mrs. Burnham Fox, who has been con-
fined to her home by rheumatism.
Edwin, our boy stage driver, says that
last Mondays storm was the worst he
ever was out in. So say older people
The wind was fierce.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27
Harmony.

The chief subject of interest for the
past week has been the fair and enter
tainment given by the Ladies' Aid So
ciety on Friday and Saturday evenings.
The program for the first evening con-
sisted of music, both vocal and instru-
mental, rotations, and flag drill by
10 young ladies, which was beautifully
executed. This was followed by a con-
nndrum supper which caused much
merriment. On Saturday evening the
drama "a musical Bouquet" was present
ed to full house and Judging from the
applause was much appreciated The
parts were we'll taken and every part
was faithfully carried out. The parti
cipants have reason to feel pleased with
their work
Mr.. VIM. F. Grant who has been in
poor health for nearly two years is fail
ing rapidly, being confined to his bed
nearly helpless.
Mr.. Charles Leighton has recently
had two cancers drawn out of mis- face.
Chas Cooley hss removed his family
into part of Lee Collins house
Several families in town are enter
tanning the humps.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27
Death of Charles III. BurrilI.

Inc announcement on Thursday even
Ing, the 10th instant, OF the death of
Charles II. Burrill, after an illness Of
out one week OF the dread disease, pneu-
MONA, was very unwelcome news 10 The
people OF this town and was terrible
olow to his immediate family and rela-
1iVes. he was but little past the prime
OF lie, Of years of age In October last,
1ad usually been in excellent health and
looked to be considerably Younger than
his actual age.
Charles II. Burrill was the son of Hir-
am and Elizabeth (Fuller) Burrill. The
father died about 10 years ago but the
mother is living in our town at the adj
vanced age Of so years. Charles was a
dearly beloved son and very considerable
OF his mothers comfort and happiness.
lie invariably, whenever it was possible,
visited her in her home on Sunday after
moons. He was born In Canaan in 1845.
residing there until the family moved to
Skowhegap. He was engaged for time
in hotel business In Portland, came to
Skowhegan in 1870 and entered upon
the milling business in what was for
many years known as the Burrill mill.
now occupied by the Marston Worsted
Company. He continued in that business
until about years ago when the mill
was dismantled and he went to Roches-
ter n. ii. and engaged in the same bust.
ness there, returning here nearly four
years ago.
Mr.. Burrill was happily married De-
cember 26, 1872, to Miss Emma, daughter
OF Hon. William Philbrick, and Mrs. Bur
rill survives him with three children,
Miss Mary Elizabeth, Ralph p, young
man of nearly 10 years, and Philip R., a
lad of years. He also leaves two broth
ers, Frank, who makes his home here
and George F., who resides at East Mad
ison; also two sisters, Mrs. Eugene A.
Moore OF this town and Mrs. VIM. H.
Mcclellan of Caribou. They were all
present at the funeral but his mother
who is an an invalid and was unable to
attend. Happy in his family rela-
tions and connections, he was much de.
voted to his home and had many warm
friends, particularly in this town sc
long his home.
He was member of Somerset Lodge
f. A. M. with which he was affiliated
August 81, 1873, and that lodge attended
as an organization at his funeral and per.
formed the impressive burial ceremony
of the order at the house. The attend.
ance Of the members of the order and
that of neighbors and friends was large,
the floral offerings were rich and express.
i've. The funeral service was conduct.
ed by Rev. II. A. Markley, and Messrs.
A. G. Blunt, A. II. Lang, S. w. Gould
and e. L. Goodrich, near neighbors and
close friends, offieiated as bearers.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27
Prince Henry of Prussia

Prince Henry, brother of Emperor
William of Germany, arrived in New
York on Sunday morning, about 10 80,
on the German steamer "Kronprinz Will
helm Because of the storm encount-
ed, his ship was a day or more late.
He was received by Admiral Evans
representing the Navy and Gen. Brooke
representing the Army, who extended a
welcome on behalf of the President and
the American people. The Prince and
his suite and delegations representing
the U. S. Government left New York
for Washington, about 90 o'clock Mon
day morning, arriving in Washington at
1920 a. m. promptly on schedule time.
He was received by Secretaries Hay and
Long and escorted to the White House
where he was cordially welcomed by
President Roosevelt. Monday afternoon
he visited Congress where he was re-
ceived with cordially and applause,
A grand banquet was given in the White
House Monday night in his honor and
after the banquet the President, wife,
daughter and his suite took a train for
Jersey City. Prince Henry also took
his train for the same destination, to be
present at the ceremony of the launch
ing Of Emperor Williams yacht, "Me-
teor." The launching occurred about
10 80, a. m Tuesday, Miss Alice Roose-
welt performing the ceremony of christ
ening the craft.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27
To Subscribers

We are about to send out bills to all
subscribers who owe us for two years
and more. II any who are indebted to
US will kindly look at the date printed on
their papers, they may readily see
whether they owe us for the time spec
flied above or not. Anyone whose date
is March l, 1900, will owe US for two
years, and anyone whose date is earlier
than that will owe us for time in excess
of two years. Kindly examine the date,
remit for the amount due, $3.50 per
year, and save US the trouble and ex-
pense of writing to you. Remit by
check, post office order or express money
order addressed to j. o. Smith & Co.,
Skowhegan, Me-, at their risk and ex-
pense. Please give this early attention.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27

A certain politician. eminent but not
refined, made Samuel ]. Tilden a bust
ness call at his Gramercy Park man
sion. Wishing to be particularly nice
to him, the old gentleman got out Il
bottle of Johannisberger Sehloss, the
rarest of Rhine wines, and began to
decant the contents into a minute
glass, smiling the SAVIOR of the juice
and taking great pains to Indicate that
a treat was coming. A tray with some
large glasses was at hand. The poll
tician reached for one and grasping
the precious bottle by the neck, dump
ed half the contents into 1t and drank
1t all at one gulp. MIR. Tilden eyed him
malevolently and did not try to pro-
long the visit When the door closed
behind the guess he said with snap:
BLAST him! The next time he comes
I'll give him beer"-New York World.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27

There Is no doubt that certain flies
are best adapted to different seasons,
times of day and conditions of wealth
er, but n dozen flies of different names
will fully answer all of these require
ments. An anglers flies resemble moth
ing when cast upon the water. They
are simply something which attracts
the trout. Color has more allurement
than form, and as there are not so
many colors there Is no use for many
flies. The general rule is for light flies
on dark days and dark or darkish flies
on light days. Sizes are more to be
considered than form and mixture in
makeup. A large trout wants some
thing worth his making an effort to Sc
cure. 1t is doubtless true that an ar
bitrary east of flies cannot be made
up which Will be adapted to all waters
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27
Sorry He Spoke.

He was In the parior of st. Louis
residence while his fiancee was playing
Chopin sonata on the piano. Her
mother was seated almost opposite her
future son-in-law, and when the prop
er opportunity presented itself she
said:
Don't you think Edna has a great
ear for music?"
II certainly do" replied the young
man. "If you'd stretch a few strings
across, it would make a lovely gui-
tar
But he never finished his sentence
New York Herald.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27
II All Depends.

A student long ago asked the presi-
dent OF Oberlin college If he could not
be permitted to take shorter course
of study.
"Oh, yes" replied the president, but
that depends upon what you want to
make of yourself. When God wants to
make an oak he takes a hundred
years, but when he wants to make a
squash he takes six months" - In
structor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27

People who are subject to catarrhal
ailments have special need to be partc-
ular in regard to their feet covering.
They should see to it that their feet
are comfortably clad, their shoes
should have substantial soles and
should come well up the ankles and
not be laced or buttoned tight. Light
merino stockings or half hose may be
sufficient for warmth, but whenever by
reason of much exercise the feet have
become damp, and especially if the
leather has absorbed wet, it is wise for
change to be made In both stockings
and shoes
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27

Poor old Spain is in bad way. 1t
is an awful thing for nation to get
on the down grade. The Kingdom is
having hard time. What with labor
and strikes and riots in Barcelona,
Saragossa and Valencia and the pro-
clamation of martial law, with the i'm
placable General Weyler, the minister
of war to enforce the edict, the outlook
is far from cheering. There has been
one pitched battle between the troops
and rioters In the suburbs of Barcelona
In which the killed and wounded num-
bered 400 on both sides. The discomfort
arises partly from economic and partly
from political causes. Hard times, lack
of employment and increased taxation
with political unrest of agitators, and
schemes of revolutionary factions and
anarchists are contributing causes.
The government is trying to restore
the deprecated currency and establish
its finances upon sounder basis, and
the only way to accomplish it is to
increase the revenues and put the
national debt In way of ultimate pay
ment. In the mean time it has lost
its colonies and its foreign market to
a great extent, and strikes and riots
are no remedy for these conditions. Its
a hard problem for the monarchial
government to solve. Indeed 1t would
be hard problem for the best govern
mert on earth to successfully grapple
with. Spain may be blameworthy but
at this time she Is to be pitled.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27

Miss Stone and Madam Tsilka have
been relieved from the hands of Macedo-
MAN brigands at last. This appears to
have been accomplished on Saturday
last. The American board of missions,
under whose directions she worked sent
greeting, to her by wire and her friends
rejoice. She was captured, Sept. 8.
Miss Stone, Madam Tsilka and her in,
FAINT child are reported to be in good
health.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27
The Woodworking Farmer.

II used to think that all farmers
were overworked until | went to the
county fair"
"And what did you see there"
"They had chairs covered with old
postage stamps and lace crosses cut
out of perforated cardboard, and one
woman had quilt with 5000 pieces in
it. Needn't tell me people like that are
overworked unless Ii is from choice"
Washington Times.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27

foreign powers and thereby seriously
affects the rights of American citizens,
restricting their trade, exposing it to
adverse determinations and tends to the
complete wreck of the policy of absolute
equality In the treatment of all nations.
Russia is inclined to take advantage
of proximity and encroach upon the ter
ritory of the "Celestials" to the detri-
ment of the interests of other nations
and the disturbance of affairs in that
still distracted country. The "Bear" is
not always a comfortable neighbor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27

"If ship" began the comedian with
the rose tinted beard, 'fs 100 feet long
and 40 feet wide and its masts are 100
feet high and the bosun is bowlegged.
what does the capstan weight"
at weighs the anchor" hoarsely
shouted the audience as 1t grabbed the
benches to prevent itself rising en-
masse and doing violence to the thes-
pians.-Baltimore American.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27
lie Mcnnt All Right.

Miss Smith Go Mr.. Dearborn, about
to singD-Miss Jones will play your ac-
compartments, Mr. Dearborn.
Miss Jones (coylyJ-Oh. Mr.. Dear
born plays his own accomplishments so
beautifully / couldn't murder them for
him.
Mr. Dearborn Dgallnntlyl-Oh yes.
you could.-Iudgc.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27

February Secretary Hay addressed a
polite note to the Russian and Chinese
governments and the making public of
this event, last week caused something
of a sensation in diplomatic circles.
This note demonstrated against China
giving any corporation or company the
exclusive right or, privilege of opening
mines, establishing railroads in Manchu-
ria. This constitutes monopoly which
is distinct breach of the stipulations
of treaties concluded between China and
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27
The Voice of Experience.

Papa" said the small boy. looking
up from his book, what is a curioW
"A curio." replied the father thought
fully. ''is something that costs ten
times what IT'S worth Chicago Post
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27

Cassidy-Oi hear Flanagan called ye
a loiar
Casey-He did so.
Cassidy-An' phwat did We do?
Casey did Fanagan.-Philadelphia
Press
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27

The Park Avenue Hotel, New York
City, was very badly damaged by fire
SATURDAY. last and Is persons lost their
lives. A party OF Portland people
were In the hotel but the sll escaped
without injury except Lester Woodbury.
Of the firm LoriDg Short & Harmon,
who was injured so he was Obliged to
20 to Bellevue Hospital.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27

Somerset County has not been sue.
cessful In securing place on the SUI
preme bench for resident lawyer for
many years, but has the honor to have
been the birth place of two of the most
recent appointees to that honorable
position, Judge F. A. Powers being
a native of Pittsfield and Judge Albert
M. Spear being a native Of Madison.
The latter, however, it Is said preferred
to locate the place of his nativity
in Litchfleld, Kennebec County, as he
spent but about six months of his in
fancy in Madison. Indeed it so appears
in "Men of Progress of Maine" His
preference in this respect hardly has
the effect to change the fact He must
be native OF Madison, Somerset
County, whether he so elects or not.
He might have been born in much
lees desirable town or county, even
could it have been his prerogative to
have nominated the place. His parents
had the say about this, and they, evil
IDENTIFY, were people of good judgment.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-02-27

We believe In the observance of law
and have many times declared In favor
Of enforcement of all statutes, includ.
ing the law against the sale of intox.
icating liquors as a beverage, by the
officers whose duty 1t is made to enforce
these statutes. 1t Is the duty OF mum.
cipal officers to enforce the prohibitory
law, and the statute itself points out
the method of doing 1t with great
explicitness, yet exceedingly few Of
these officials In Maine pay any atten.
ton to this preemptory statute. An
article appears In the warrant for town
meeting to be held on Monday next, to
see If the town will vote to instruct the
selectmen to enforce this law. The
town has no legislative power. 1t can
not legally nullify a law. Voters, even
by unanimous action, can have no power
to relieve selectmen from the duties
they have sworn to perform, but they
can express their wishes as to whether
they want the law enforced. We hope,
for the credit Of our town, that this
expression will not be In favor of multi
tication and violation of lazy.