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The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09
The Profit and CanitaI.

The cost for labor with a flock of
fowls depends upon the number OF hens.
The larger the flock the lower the cost
for labor for it requires just as much
time 10 perform some duties for a small
flock as it does for larger one. The
expense in the production of eggs is
reduced in proportion to the number of
fowls that compose the flock. The
utilization of foods that cannot be dispos-
ed of to advantage in any other way
cheapens the cost of labor to a great
extent. A substitution of something
that may be had on the farm for some
thing that has to be purchased cheapens
the cost of a flock of fowls. If the
farmer who buys grain can save buying
it by feeding something that he raises
himself he finds market for his produce
to that extent and saves that much
The cost of the poultry should be
charged to the hens and the profits based
on the interest that would be derived
from the capital invested in the house if
it should be put to other use In fact,
fowls should be used on the farm to
assist in disposing of that which would
otherwise be wasted, but they should
never be neglected. however. If one
expects to lessen the cost of keeping a
flock of fowls he must see that he has
a large enough flock to make the time
spent on them pay him. and also see
that they are used to advantage on the
farm
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09
A SkOwhegan Boy in the
PhiIiDDlneS.

The following is an abstract of a
letter recently received from Skowhegan
boy who is serving his enlistment in
the Philippines.
Camp Wears, Midanao, p. |.
Dear Brother:-
suppose that you got my
letter some time ago telling you that the
company had left our first station, at
SLASH. Since we left we have been
constantly on the move, and have been
having hard time of it, We have had
to march in the mud up to our knees.
and along trails that were only broad
enough for one to move. So it has been
single file all the way. Going up some
OF these hills the men in the rear of the
column could almost shake hands with
the front rank. the trail is so winding
We were wet all the time, for it rains
every day, and you cannot imagine how
hard it does rain.
We are on mountain about thirty
six hundred feet above sea-level, and
it is very cold here. We have been cold
ever since we left Siassi.
This camp is where the 27th had the
battle, which suppose that you have
heard about. | got paper few days
ago, and thinking it would interest you
all, sent it home 1t has the account
of the battle in ii. will tell you few
things about it, that were not in the
paper.
The boys were out all that night dig
ging trenches with THEFT bayonets, |
tell you that it was very hard because
there was more or less shooting all the
night long. but there was no one hurt.
In the morning the red flag was up,
ard they began firing. We threw out
skirmish lines, and began to fire in
return. They soon had the req flag
down, and a white one up. They did
not do this until after we had killed
two or three hundred
After they had surrendered we took
them prisoners, and had them all in a
bunch surrounded by a guard Then
they tried to get the guns off our boys,
and one succeeded. He started to run
the boys commenced firing, and they
all ran. So they were all killed,
We could not get any water other
than that in the trenches. so we had to
take that to make our coffee, and that
caused lots of sickness.
WILLIAM BoLGIER,
Co. Nj, 27th Infantry
Camp Wears,
Mdanao, P. |.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09
TESTED AND PROVED
There is a Heap of SOIaCe in be-
Ing Able TO Depend upon a
weII.earned Reputation.

For years Skowhegan read
ers have seen the constant
expression OF praise Tor
Doan's Kidney Pills, and read
about the good work they
have done in this locality.
Not another remedy ever pro-
duced such convincing proof
OF merit.
Joseph Roderick of summer st, near
Pleasant ~. says; For the last FIVE
years Doan's Kidney plls have been lust
as effective in stoppius backaehe as they
were when they first came TO my notice
ia the winter OF 1877. They have always
warded oH in the incipient stage what
seemed 10 be occurrences of backache,
and always coneiusively proved to me
that when recommended them to my
friends and acquantanees l was recon-
mendiug preparation upon which de.
pendance could be absolutely placed"
For sale 10y all dealers. Price 80 cents
per box Foster Miburn Co., sole
agents tor the United States
Remember the name-DOAN'S-and
take no substitute.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS: The fol-
lowing are the real estate transfers re-
Gently recorded in the county registry
Skowhegan-Henrv johnson TO Geo.
S. Kicker & Co., S100: B. y. Foss to
Lola L. Harvile, sl.00; Ansel Holway
to H. 5. Steward, sl.00.
Madson-S. G. Mckinney TO r. S.
Mckinney, Sl00; ;. G. Mckenney TO
P. F. Mckinney, Sl00; H. E. Spear 10
c. H. Colby, Sl.00; Albion Thompson to
l.. t. Thompson, $3.50.
Palmyra-C. W. Getchell to E. L.
Narney, Sl.00.
Bingham-Fannie NJ Smith to Eta
Holt, Sl.00; D. J. Holt to Fannie NJ,
Smith, sl00.
Hartland-D. B. Ham to Augusta
Tracy, s1.00.
FaiTtield-Lucy Landry ct ais to j. Il.
Smith. 81 90; Lueretia Flood ct al to
Edna c. Il. Purinton, sl.00.
Smthield-D. L. & Anna B. Rogers
to NJ. NJ. Hartford, sl.00:D. L. 4 AIMS
B. Rogers TO A. B. Il Maria F. Cole.
81, 100.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. National Bank
to j. w. MORN, Sl.00
Pttsfeld-S. ". Wood 10 F. D. Woed,
Sl00; Benz F. Farbrother to Lsurs B.
Noble, $1,000; E. D. Call to Clara E.
Farnham, 5000
Cornville-A, X. Morrill, to A. A.
Goodridge, $50 90.
Solon-Julia \. Moore to Angie N.
Bean, ST 90.
Norridgewock-S. L. Harding to L l.
rbbetts. 81 CO.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09

Henderson Grimett, of this place, was
stricken with partial paralysis and COM
pletely lost the use of one arm and side.
After being treated by an eminent
physician for quite a while without
relief, my wife recommended Chamber
lain's Pain Balm, and after using two
bottles of it he is almost entirely cured.
GEO. r MCDONALD, Man, Logan coun-
ty, w. Va. Several other very remark
able cures of partial paralysis have been
effected by the use of this luiment. 1t
is most widely known, however, as a
cure for rheumatism, sprains and
bruises For sale by G. K. Fogg, SHOW
hogan; l.. c. Williams, Athens; Sullivan
Newton, Jackman.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09
Death of w. l. Remi ok

Mr. W. L. Remick, well known in this
county, died on Monday sept. 18th, at
his home n Madison village at the age
of 70 years, months and - days Of
Bright's disease He had been IL poor
health the past year but able to be
around until four weeks ago, the frat
Of his confinement suffering much pain
Mr.. Remick was a native Of Arson,
born in l843 on the farm now occupied
by LysaDder Berry. He lived with his
parents until IS years of age, when he
went to California and worked Oh
sheep ranch, He came back to Arson
in 1867, and the following year was
married to Annie w. Merry. They
settled on farm in Starks where they
lived until 1889, when they built a Eouse
in Madison village and moved there.
This has been his home since that time.
One son, S. E. Remick, was born to
them in 1870. Soon after going there
Mr.. Remiek was appointed superintend-
ent of the Madison Water Company, a
position which he filled creditably TO
the time Of his death.
Mr.. Remick was an active member OF
the Ancient Order of United Workmen,
and for many years was treasurer of his
lodge. He was member OF the Degree
OF Honor. He Was also q member of
Indian Spring Lodge, No. lis, [. o. O.
F. He was treasurer Of Madison Vii
lage Corporation for about five years.
and has filled many important places of
trust. he was a man who had many
friends and was good citizen, loved
and honored by all who knew him.
The funeral took place, Wednesday,
at the Free Baptist Church conducted
under the auspices of the l. o. o. F.,
Rev. Mabel c. Andrews, officiating.
Members of the A. o. [. W. and D. OF
H. attended in bodies. All stores were
closed from , to 1, showing the respect
in which the deceased was held.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09
Gov. Hill on ResubmissIon.

A Lewiston despatch quot.s Gov. Hill
as saying:
81 am in accord with the present plea
for resubmission of the prohlbifory
amendment. | feel that if the people
wish to vote upon the question they
should be given the right 10 do 80. 1t is
really general question of referendum,
OF the right of the people to declare
their wishes in regard to the laws which
govern them
81 have no doubt whatever as to the
result Of that expression Of the peoples
sentiment. | should anticipate a strong
reaifrmatiOn of the present law, but if
the people wish to express themselves
they should not be thwarted. | have
feeling that vote of the people en-
dOrsing the present law would make
county officers more careful in their
reading of that law, reproducing the
period of enforcement which followed
the last reference of the liquor question
to the people"
1t will be observed that Gov. Hill
says, "If the people wish to vote upon
the question they should be given the
right TO do So" No one will attempt
to controyert this proposition. But is
there any indication that meagef part
of the people of Maine do desire to
again vote upon this question. If they
do so desire they have the method Of
petition to make their wishes known to
the legislature. Until they do so make
their wishes known it is not reasonable
to presume the people of Maine desire
to hold special election to vote upon
the question.
The Democratic party has declared in
favor of resubmission, or repeal of the
prohibitory law for many years and has
apparently lost votes on it every cam
paign. The Republican party, this very
year declared for the continuation of
the temperance laws of Maine and the
votes of the State came promptly and
loyalty to its support on this platform,
giving the party a significant victory.
1t would certainly be a strange thing
for Republican legislature to go back
upon its own platform and voluntarily
adopt the Democratic theory, so often
discredited by Maine voters. Nothing
short of loud call by the people of
Maine for resubmission can justify the
Legislature of 1908 In putting upon the
citizens of Maine the burden and ex-
pense of requiring them to hold an
election to vote upon the prohibitory
constitutional amendment.
We have repeatedly asked what ben
eft would resubmission be to prohibit
ton and Gov. Hill is the first one TO
advance theory in this direction, viz:
IA vote of the people endorsing the
present law would make county officers
more careful in their reading of the
law" We submit that this is not very
weighty argument in favor of resub-
mission if it is the only one thus far
advanced.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09

Tenderfoot-"I see there's great indignation
over the killing OF Ginger Jim" Native
"You bet Why, BAD Bob's bullet went
Poison Pete's bar Such doins won't be toll
eratet!"
Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to treatment
by Ely's Cream Balm. which is agreeably aro-
matte 1t is received through the nostrils,
cleanses and heals the whole surface over which
1t diffuses itself remedy for Nasal Catarrh
which is drying or exciting to the diseased MEM
brane should not he used Cream Balm Is rec
ognized as a specific Price so cents at druggists
or by mail A cold IN the head Immediately
disappears when Crem Balm is used. Ely
Brothers, IS Warren Street New York 2w4o,
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09

I'm plain, everyday business man.
said Merritt, land l am nothing II not
practical. Miss Wisely. will you be
my wife?
Il admire your frankness, Mr. Mer-
itt," replied the fair object of his af-
fections, because l am inclined to be
rather matter of fact myself. How
much are you WORTH"
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09

St. Louis Globe Democrat The
only persons mentioned thus far conspic-
uously in connection with the speaker
ship of the next Congress are Cannon
and Littleheld. This undoubtedly means
that Cannon will &c, the post. Cannon
leads all the other Republican members
of his chamber in experience and general
knowledge of the governments business
and needs. The West is by large
majority, in favor OF his election. and
he is likely TO get strong support from
the East "Uuole Joe" will bring TO
the office of speaker the sturdy qualities
which have made him one OF the most
useful and influential men in either
branch of Congress.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09

Henry l.. Shattuck of Shellsbnrg,
Iowa, was cured of stomach trouble
with which he had been afflicted for
years, by four boxes of Chamberlain's
stomach and Liver Tablets. He had
previously tried many other remedies
and a number of physicians without
relief. For sale by G. r. Fogg, Skowhe-
gan; l., c. Williams, Athens; sullivan
Newton, Jackman.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09
Avoid starch In Table Linen.

To iron table linen so as to give it
luster and briIliancy is not a difficult
performance if few simple rules are
observed. In the first place. avoid starch
in table linen as you would in silks.
1t is entirely out of place. Then have
the iron hot luke warm iron will not
do; and have the linen just dry enough
to iron nicely, This is an essential
point. for it is impossible to make the
cloth look smooth and glossy if the
wrinkles have dried in. Fold the cloth
until it is narrow enough to
suit, and then crosswise folding is
allowable. Don't forget that the
essential points are to avoid starch,
have the iron hot. iron the linen before
it is dry, and continue the process until
every particle of moisture is driven out.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09

No such thing as Summer complaint" where
DIR. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry Is kept
handy. Natures remedy for looseness of the
bowels.
Unsppreciated Luck.-"My husband" she
sighed, "never notices when have new gown
on" LET me congratulate you, !" her aunt re-
piled. mine always does"
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09

Marisu-"I showed those verses you wrote
me to papa. and he seemed pleased Harry
He did9" Marian-"Yes. He said he was so
glad you were not q poet"
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09
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 In
March and August and the second Tuesday in Decem-
Der.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09
Hood
Farm
4bOrtiOn
Cure

I gave her HOOD Farm AbortlOn Cure as
directed for three weeks The swelling all
left her and two months later she dropped
the best calf on the farm. / had mare
that showed signs Of abortion. Gave her this
remedy and she foaled a.living colt" r. c.
THOMPSON, Bows, Iowa.
Two sizes-$l and $3.50. Large four times
dollar size. Call for treatise on Abortion
and Failure to Breed.
Hood Farm Remedies are for sale by
FRANK W. BucKNAM, skowhegan, Me,
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09
abortion Prevented
Saved a Calf = Saved a FoaI.

~ lost four calves and
had three more cows that
showed signs OF abortion.
One lost her calf the year
before at a little over 3
months. She was about
I months along and her
udder was badly swollen.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09
SOMERSET REPORTER,
A Weekly Republican Newspaper,
SKowHECAN, MAINE.
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk OF Courts:
WILLIAM T.iSEEElEs,. .............,.. .Skowhegan
County Attorney:
GEORGE W. COVER. ................ =. Skowhegan
Judge Of Probate:
EDWARD F. DANFoRTH.. .Skowhegan
Register Of Probate:
NATHAN FOWLER. ..,..... .Skowhegan
Register OF Deeds:
LtzwELLYN GOODWIN, ...................Sk owhegan
Treasurer:
R. I. PATTRN,.,...s.........., .Skowhegan
Sheriff and Jailer:
FRANK PENEKLL....,.....,..,. e. -. Skowhe an
DEPUTiEsi-C. f. Duren Fairfield, +. L. Harding,
Madison; s.W. Herrick, Harmony; c. B. Haskell,
Plttsfeld; F. S. Parsons No. Arson; r. S.
Williams, Hartand; Hiram NJ. Waugh, Starks
Charles F. Ham, Bingham; F, F. Caswell New
Portland; Sidney T. Baker, Scion; Calvin H.
ZONES, Athens; Chas. w. Farrand, So. Norridgewock
w Guy Penne, Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09

A sample Of EcoBouy.-"Thst Pennington
is the most extrsyagRnt man ! have ever
known. Why, be simply burns his money go
u don't Gail thst extrayagant Perhaps he's
discovered that its cheaper fuel than coal
Cau't he perfect health without pure blood
Burd'cS blood Bitters makes pure blood. Tones
am iut igorates the whole system
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09

Mulutudes sing the praises of Kodol,
which is making SO many sick people
well and weak people strong by digest
ing what they eat, and by transforming
their food into pure, rich blood. Mrs
Crantill, of Troy, l. T, writes: Fer a
number of years / was troubled with
ind gestion in the worst form. Finally
l was induced To use kodoi and after
four bottles l am entirely cured. Geo.
f. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09

County Commissioners:
ALoNzo SMITH, Cornvie, post Office, Revere.)
john METcALF. New Portland
MiLToN L. MERRILL. ST. Adams.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09
RULES OF THE CONTEST.


fore ftheR
will
which will asst The contest Will lose s ade
Nfo
accounted e
The Somerset reporter., 1902-10-09

The following is an abstract of a
letter recently received from Skowhegan
boy who is serving his enlistment in
the Philippines.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-16
THE WHITE HOUSE EsPLANADE.

For the space nearest to the state
apartments there has been ordered
from India a splendid brilliant red rug
seventy-two feet long.
Down to the doorway both long west
ern windows open out on to the 165
foot long esplanade between the man
sion proper and the new offices. This
with a three foot high wall about it,
will be an ideal place TO which Mrs
Roosevelt is already looking forward
to giving teas and afternoon receptions
in the early spring and summer
At the far end from the house q
fountain will leap high in air, while
the entire length Of wall all about will
serve for most artistic effects in palms
and tall growing plants, through which
most enchanting vistas will be had in
all directions and especially overlook
ing the monument grounds.
1t is intended to heighten this present
effect by having the south grounds as
sumo the old world Italian garden
plan, in which high box brushes and
hedges, stone seats and fountains will
play a leading part. The immediate
foreground will be a massing of bril-
liant flowers.
This was Thomas Jefferson's idea in
first designing the terraces which are
now being restored at either side Of the
White House.
H BY the removal of the executive Of
fees from the White House the mansion
reYerts to the uses for which it was in
tended-the residence of the chief exec
,utiye and the social entertainment of
his guests.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-16

THE NEW EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING,
ly as possible to the semblance of the
early italian renaissance in which
style it was originally designed.
The grand entrance to the east by
which the public and invited guests
viii approach for receptions will not
be completed before February, but the
historic old white front portico will be
in readiness before the end of this
month, at which time the splendid
state dining room viii be completely
finished.
On entering by the front portico
which after February will only be
used by the presidents immediate fam
lily, the effect is in its truest sense clas-
sic and stately A Pompeiian effect
has been impaired by the removal Of
the old stained glass screen and sub
stitution Of six white marble pillars.
The floor will be of marble, with the
walls and high ceiling in white in sim
pie yet classical treatment,
On the large wall space to the right
of the entrance will be from floor to
ceiling a plate glass mirror the dupli-
cate to which will face it from the OPP
posite side Before that on the right
will be the colossal statue of Washing
ton by Houdon now in the capitol at
Richmond, while before the mirror at
the left will, it is expected, be the st.
Gaudens bronze statue of Lincoln, at
present in one of the public parks in
Chicago.
This placing of the statues will give
an endless effect of vista and statuary.
Immediately facing the entrance the
spaces between two of the farther col
umns on either side will be marble
Pompeiian vases filled with tall palms.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-16
A NEW WHITE HOUSE
IN EFFECT THAT IS THE RESULT OF
THE RECENT CHANGES.

Executive Mansion Restored TO style
of Architecture Ia which IT Was
Originally DesiaueG-Thc New Of
fee Building and EsplanHde.
When the doors of the rejuvenated
White House are thrown open to the
public they viii disclose practically q
new interior i'm the historic home of
the nations chief executives.
Some adverse comment has been
made concerning the new building
erected south Of the executive man
sion for The presidents offices, the Oh
lection being made that neither in its
outlines nor general effect is it in keep
ing with the White House proper,
whose exterior aspect remains I'M
changed.
The experts say this comment is i'll
advised, for whea the grounds are re-
arranged and everything connected
with the building operations is removed
the entire effect of the new and the old
buildings will be most attractive and
harmonious
With the new interior Of the eXecu-
tive mansion however, not the small
est criticism will have weight With
happiest effect it has been sought to
restore the executive mansion as near
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-16

For Alderman.

TO the voters of the city of, Americas. In
Difference TO the wishes of number of vo-
t9rs Of the city | announce as a candidate
f'f alderman Of the city of Americas sub
ject to the primary of Nov, 25. 1902 If elect
. d my best efforts will be given for the ctty's
interests. j. a. PINKSTON,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-16
For Mavor.

AT the earnest solicitation of my numerous
friends Inave decided to announce myself
as a candidate for Mayor of the City of
Americus, subject to the action of the Dem
oCratic prtp airy election to be held on the
18th, day of Novem Der, 1872,
JNO. b. FIELDER
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-16
For Clerk and Treasurer.

oil hereby announce my candidacy for the
office of city clerk and tire asurer of Ameri-
Gus, subject to the primary yet to be called,
and will appreciate the support OF my friends
and the voters therein generally. Respect
fully. JOHN M. M'GARRAH.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-16
F or Alderman.

/ hereby announca myself a candidate for
to the democratic primary to be held on
Nov goth. aud will appreciate the support
OF my friends and of the voters.
e. G. PARKER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-16

We also have an immense stock of children SUITS men
ladies underwear ladies cpes and walking jackets anu
IN fact everything in immense stock will be put to the
knife We hope all former patrons and railroad tenoS
will take advantage of this sale by coming forward at once
as we only offer these inducements for the next ten days
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-16
For Alderman

hereby announce my candidacy tor the
ONCE OF Alderman of the city of Amcricus
subject to the Democratic primary of No
yember 18th. 1t elected | pledge my sup
port to cOnsel valve and economic admin
istration. LYNN FORT.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-16
For Alderman

am candidate for the office of Alderman
of Americas at the primary on the 25th
inst, and viii very highly appreciate your
support and that OF all my frlen Is.
Respectfully,
HUGH L. MIzE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-16
For Alderman.

l erebY announce my candidacy for aide :
man. subject to the democratic primary on
the 25th inst, and will nightly appreciate the
support of my friends and the Democratic
voters of Americas Res pectfully,
q. 7. SULLIVAN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-11-16
Eor Clark and TREASURED.

am a candidate for the once of clerk and
treasurer of Americas subject to the pri"
mary cleo ion, and VIII greatly appreciate
the support of my friends, and of the voters
generally. Respectfully.
n N HAWKES.