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The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
The Fifty-eighth Congress.

The next House, the first under the
new apportionment, will contain 1856
members, and the party which controls
It must elect at least 1874. The demo-
Gratis start, of course, with practically q
''solid South. Under the new appor-
tionment the thirteen distinctly South
ern States have 125 members. In the
present Congress there are nine republi.
can representatives from this group Of
States, three from Kentucky and two
each from Missouri, North Carolina and
Tennessee. IL is scarcely probable that
the republicans lose all Of these seats, In
spite of DISTINGUISHING Constitutions and
legislative gerrymanders. But If they
should do so, the democrats would still
have to elect SO members from the
Northern and Western States to get con
troll Of the House. In the present Con-
gress the democrats have fifty represen.
tatives from the thirty-two States out
side Of the distinctly Southern group
already considered. They must not
lose any Of these seats, and must gain
nine others 10 order to win majority,
and this on the assumption that the
South is actually 'ssolid", and not a
single republican elected from any con-
stituency. No one familiar with the
political situation can regard this as In
the least probable.
To begin with, whatever advantage
attaches to redistricting lies with the
republicans, since nearly every northern
Legislature which carved out the new
districts was under republican control,
and 1t may be assumed did not intend to
give the opposing party any unneces.
sary advantage. In the West, as Mr..
Payne remarked, the prospect Is for
republican gains, rather than losses.
On the republican side, In that group of
States, there is enthusiasm and zeal,
while the democrats are without effect
i've leadership or appealing issues. The
democratic attacks upon the American
army, in particular, are sure to react
against the party In the West, and the
decision Of the democratic campaign
committee to refrain from the distribu-
ton of anti-Philippine literature comes
too late to save the party from carrying
the responsibility for the Incorporate
speeches which were made by democrat.
ic representatives and senators. AS to
the currency question, people may say
that the silver issue Is dead, but 1t will
not be dead 80 long as Mr.. Bryan insists
on keeping 1t alive, nor 30 long as demo-
cratic conventions go on reaffirming the
Kansas City platform.
The outlook, as we see 1t at the pres
ent writing, Is for republican majority
In the next House sufficient for practi-
cal purposes, but not large enough to
warrant ante-election apathy or post
election laundering e Exchange.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21

The Democratic campaign committee
propose to submit the full dinner pail
argument In a new form, by putting be-
fore the laboring men the cost of the
food Id the pail. This argument may
work well before some audiences hut. It
10 two edged sword, capable OF cutting
both ways. Uncle Scion Chase can tell
them that his argument embraced In the
words, "too much hog in the dollar"
was fairly effectual In the country regions
where the hogs were raised, but was not
so serv!ceable In the villages and cities
where the hogs were eaten.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21

Beside the congressional elections In
all the forty-five States, most Of which
occur November A, twenty-seven of the
States have gubernatorial elections this
year, and the majority also elect legis-
latures. Furthermore, many Of the
legislatures to be elected will have to
choose United States senators. OF the
twenty-seven gubeI material elections,
one-namely, Oregon-comes early, and
has already been held. Arkansas, YER
mont and Maine hold their State cleo
lions In September, and will choose gov
ernors and other State officers on Sept.
l, 2 and s respectively.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
Their Secret Is Out.

All Sadieville, KY, was curious to
learn the cause of the vast improvement
in the health of Mrs. s. P Whitaker,
who had for long time endured untold
suffering from, q chronic bronchial
trouble. "Its all due to DR.. Kings New
Discovery" writes her husband. 1T
completely cured her and also cured our
little granddaughter of a severe attack
of whooping cough" Itpositively cures
coughs, colds, la grippe, bronchitis. all
throat and lung troubles. Guaranteed
bottles Soc and 81 90. Trial bottles free
at F. Fl. Wings drug store.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS: The fol-
lowing are the real estate transfers re-
Gently recorded at the county registry:
Cornville-S. L. King to Phebe n.
Kenney, $400.
Cambrdge-F. S. Stilson to E. G. Bal
ley, 1925.
Pittsfield-J. C. Humphrey to Harriet
Weymouth, 5000.
Skowhegan-Edith s. Shepherd to c..
A. MarstoD, 81; A. II. Weston ct al to
Warren Foss, 81; Barney McCollor to
DR.. <. H. Stevens, 81.
Hartland-C. F. Pratt to Nettie G.
Thompson, 81 Z. f. Pratt to Nette G.
Thompson, 81.
Madison-Rebecca T. Folsom to Kate
F. Kent, 81; Albion Thompson to E. D.
Clark ct al, $500; Adella M. Moore to
w. d. Moore, $1,000.
Ansop-Hiram Gilman to g. r. Newell
81; Susie Paine to w. H. Williams, $l25.
Fairfi eld--Somerset & Kennebec Co.
to United Box Board & Paper Co., 81.
Brassua-F. M. Totman ct al to <. P.
Page, 81. g.
st. Albans--A. S. Whittier to Cora G..
Robbins, 1924.
Athens-Nellie Fox ct al to T. G. Fox,
1872.
Smithfield-C. R. Perez to S. C..
Higgins, $500.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21

OF what does a bad taste in your
mouth remind your 1t indicates that
your stomach is in5 bad condition and
will remind you that there is nothing SO
good for such ~ disorder as Chamber
lain's Stomach & Liver Tablets after
having once used them. They cleanse
and invigorates Abe stomach and regulate
the bowels. For sale at.25 cents box
by G R Fogg Skowhegan, L. C. Will
lams Athens, sullivan Newton Jackman.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21

Bridgto1 News: Democratic nominee
for representative, Garcelon of Lewiston
makes no bones Of answering the cate.
chism as to his views on resubmission.
OF course he's for it.. That is democratic
doctrine. But he is likewise for license
and he wants it distinctly understood
that while he is for re-submission he isn't
for "re-affirmation" at all, at all. Does
the dear Lewiston Journsl make note of
that?
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21

Higgus-"I say, these trousers begin to
look rusty already, and l haven't had them
but about six months" Tailor-"That's all
right. You know, told you they'd wear
like iron"
Three spectres that threaten haby's life.
Cholera infantum, dyseutery, diArrh9a. Dr.
Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry never fails
TO conquer them.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
Painfully Honest.

Prude-Well. why did you refuse
him after you had taken him away
from the girl he was engaged to?
Flirt-Oh, haven't quite reached the
point when | will receive stolen goods
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21

Chamberlain's Colo, Cholera and Diar
rhoes Remedy has world wide reputa-
ton for its cures. 1t never fails and is
pleasant and safe TO take. For sale by
G. r. Fogg, Skowhegan, L. C. Williams,
Athens, Sullivan Newton, Jackman.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21

The rack was one of the instruments
OF torture in the olden time. The music
rack is usually used for the same pur.
pose today.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
A Necensarr Precantinn-

Don't neglect a cold. By using One
Minute Cough Cure you can cure it at
once. Allays Inflammation, clears the
head, soothes and strengthens the mu-
cous membrane. Cures coughs, Group,
throat and lung troubles. Sold by Geo.
E. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
What a Tale 1t Tells.

If that mirror of yours shows a
wretched, sallow complexion, a jaundice
look, moth patches and blotches on the
skin, it's liver trouble; but DR.. Kings
New Life Pills regulate the liver, purify
the blood, give clear skin, rosy cheeks,
rich complexion. Only 25c at F. II.
Wings drug store.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21

His Method OF Selection" horses rum
ming and you pick Hoodeof' "Thsts right
have dead sure tips on the other fourf"
Itching hemorrhoids we're the plague OF my
life. Was almost wild. DOans Ointment
cured me quickly and permanently after doctors
had failed" @. r. Cornwell, Valley street.
Saugerties. n. Y.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21

Not for the Poor.-"Is he richf" well, rich
enough to call his rheumatism the govt"
Aggie-He told me wuz de only CURL he ever
loved.
Kstie--Well, when Teller talks like dat give
him de googoo eyes reversed. He's nuthin'
but born diplermat!
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21

For biliousness use Chamberlain's
Stomach & Liver Tablets. They cleanse
the stomach and regulate the liver and
bowels, effecting quick and permanent
cure. For sale by e. R. Fogg, Skowhe-
gah, L. {. Williams, Athens, Sullivan
Newton, Jackman
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
An Innreaaion.

Now, have an impression in my
head" said the teacher. Can any of
you tell me what an impression is?"
"Yes'm. can." replied little fellow
at the foot of the class. IAN impress
sion is a dent in soft spot"
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
For Over sixty Years

Mas. wIssLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has bee i
used for over sixty years by millions Of mother 8
success It soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie and is the best
remedy for diarrhoea. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by druggists
bottle. Be sure and ask for MRS. WIZ slow 8
Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21

Double Vision-Judge-"Hav / not seen
you twice before under the influence of liq-
uor9" Defendent-"If you were in that con-
dition, your honor, you probably did see me
twice"
"A fool and her money are soon courted."
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
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., 1902-08-21
To NV Friends,

l was troubled with my stomach for
several months. Upon being advised to
use Kodol, did 80, and words cannot
tell the good it has done. For sale by
Geo. Z. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21

Curiosity Hiram Offen-"Dear, wish
you'd bring home . dozen Harveyized steel
plates" Mr.. Offep-"What do you mean"
Mrs Hiram Offeu-"Tm Just curious to see
what Bridget would do with them.n
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21

Church-"Is IL easy TO fall into the New
York ways" Gotham-"Oh. yes the subwRys.i
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk OF Courts:
WILLIAM T.IsEEElNs,... .Skowhegan
County Attorney:
GEORGE W. COVER, ................ :. Skowhegan
Judge Of Probate:
howard F. DANFoRTH,. ............... .Skowhegan
Register of Probate:
NATHAN FOWLER. ........ .Skowhegan
Register OF Deeds:
LLEwBLLYN GOODWIN, .................. Skowhegan
Treasurer
R. T. PATTKN,. ...................,.... .Skowhegan
Sheriff and Jailer:
FRANK PENNBLL.. ....Skowhe an
DKpvT1Bs:-C. E. Duren, Fairheld; F. L. Harding,
Madison; S. w. Herrick, Harmony; c. B. Haskell,
Pittsheld; F. S. Parsons, No. Anson R. S.
Williams, Hartland; Hiram M. Waugh, Starks:
Charles F. Ham, Bingham; F. F. Caswell, New
Portland; Sidney T. Baker, Scion; Calvin H.
Jones, Athens Chas. W. Farrand, So. Norridgewock;
W. Guy Pennell, Skowhegan
County Commissioners:
ALoNzo SMITH, Cornville, post Office, Revere.)
JOHN MBTcALF, New Portland.
MILTON L. MERRILL, ST. Adams.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
County Commissioners

ALoNzo SMITH, Cornville, post Office, Revere.)
JOHN MRTcALF. New Portland.
MILTON L. MERRILL, St. Adams
The Washington bee., 1902-07-19

His client, he continued. was man of
good character and from every point
in the ease. which he had carefully con-
siderrd, he was morally certain his
client was innocent Of the charge; that
he did not ask for mercy, but only JUS
tice. The young mans eloquence was
not without effect, however, since a
verdict of not guilty was given.
The mans eNultatiOn was felt by all
throughout the courtroom with the eX-
ception of the prisoner, who still sat in
the dock in a stupefed manner as if he
were glued to his chair.
The Judge said: johnson. YOU are
free. but Johnson made no effort to
yacate that chair, His lawyer came
over TO him and told him: Man have
brought you liberty, you are free, "
but not once did the prisoner move
and the lawyers eloqucnce was once
more taxed and he told Johnson again:
You are free; go out and breathe the
fresh air; let the sun shine upon you
and hear the birds sing, and" Yes,
boss, 1 knows all about the fresh air,
the sun and the birds singing, but |
can't move a step until dat man gets
out of here, kaze right dis minute l
got his pants on"
The Washington bee., 1902-07-19

ment. He does not consider the pro-
prietorship Of a newspaper to be con-
gistent with the dignity Of a peer OF
England. Nevertheless, Lord Glenesk,
proprietor of the Morning Post, IS one
of the ablest, most respected members
of the house Of lords. Lord Glenesk
has never dreamed of selling his news
paper, which, however, is an extreme
" valuable property.
Formerly there was legal obstacle
to the creation of naturalized English
men as peers. This law was enacted
TO prevent William of Orange from
making lords of a number Of his Dutch
friends.
Cliveden, from which Mr.. Astor Will
take his title. is the splendid seat
which he bought from the duke Of
Westminster several years ago. The
price was then said 10 be Si,25O,OCO.
Cliveden is on the Thames, between
Taplow and CooRham, about seven
miles above Windsor. The famous
mansion towers behind the ripping
Thames for a mighty mOat. Long the
woods of Cliveden were the resort of
MANY a river picnic, hut Mr.. Astor felt
compelled to close the grounds TO Vls'
itors.
Clivedep house has been written
largely in English history. Perhaps
the most celebrated Of its owners
was George Villiers, second duke Of
buckingham. the witty and profigate
favorite Of Charles II. The addition
of-the words "of Taplow" 10 the new
title will. as usual. further individual
ize it. 1t has lcng been known that
Mr.. Astor's social and political am
bitions pointed straight to the house
of peers. The head Of the house OF
Astor. he chose 10 expatriate himself
in 1895 and take up his residence IL
England.
The Washington bee., 1902-07-19
LACERATED BY WOLF.
Gray Timber Variety Which
Was Farm Pet.

News has reached Clinton. Ia, that
Mrs. William Carhurst, residing at
Lyndon, a small town in Illinois, a few
miles east of the Mississippi river,
WAS badly if not fatally injured in a
terrific fight with a tame wolf. The re-
suit of her injuries will not be known
until all danger of bloOd-poisoning is
past.
The wolf had been the pet of the
family for three years. 1t was cap
tured when q cub and was as tame as a
kitten. Mrs. Carhurst went into the
ward TO call her son, who was working
near. AS she stepped out Of the door
she noticed the wolf, which had been
tied in the ward, was loose. Mrs. Car
hurst called the animal by name, and il
hurried ID her She noticed at once
that the animal was in an ugly mood
and attempted to catch told of its col
lar lust as il made a spring at her.
The frightened woman screamed for
help and her son came TO her assist
ance. Before he could give any assist
ance the wolf had thrown the woman
down and mad badly bitten her IN sew
eral places The young man grabbed
the animal by the throat and pulled
it off his mother, who by this time
was unconscious. A terrific struggle
ensued between the wolf and the boy
Ths pluclly lad elung 20 the animal
throat until his father, who was work
ing in the field nearby, came to the
hoes assistance and shot the wolf.
Mrs. CarAurst was carried into the
house and physician was summoned
An examination revealed four wounds,
the teeth in each instance penetrating
| to the bone
The wolf was of the large gray tim
Der species and was Of immense size
II had been well fed and grew rapidly
and was much larger than the mem
bers of the same family which are
compelled to secure their own living.
The Washington bee., 1902-07-19

Mr.. Matthews and family of V St,
are q. S.cJtJ.
v-.H.C. Bruce will visit Highland
Reach lu August.
Miss Georgia Simpson and sister are
stHarprr.s Ferry.
DR. Lar, Woteu, Of 9TH street, is sum
r.rrg a. lGddIeburg,
p,-f and Mrs. Clarke have returned
from Highland Beach.
E.r.4n buy dinner on the grounds
,.t7- Pen and Pencil Club Picnic.
The reception rendered Mrs. Grace
s-.~m Cummings in Baltimore was
largely attended.
Mrs ]. L-dbetteg, of6th street, north
asst. is spending the summer in Ais
lead. New Hampshire.
Mrs. Nerde Powell wife of Mr.. Jesse
Powell will leave the city for the East
ina tew days on visit to her mother.
Mrs. NaIIe, accompanied by her
daughter. Miss Blanche and Miss Maud
Johnson left the city on Wednesday
for LaytousviIIe where they will re-
main unit. September.
Mrs. O. Williams, OF lie Droit Park
'zrrhe city on Wednesday for North
Carolina. where she will join her
rala daughter, Vivian who has been
the guest Of her aunt, Mrs. Leary.
The Washington bee., 1902-07-19
'""ught-WeiEhing Machine.

L. .-'"eht-weighing machine has
+- "'rnted by Prof. Mosso. an Ital-
d. 5.' biologist, the rush of blood to
r---."' turning the scale. The ma
d. IN IN 80 delicate that it can measure
n ,.- 1'4rrence in the exertion needed
l.,fg1 0feek from that required for
The Washington bee., 1902-07-19
UNION OF TEACHERS,
In No Other Way. Saws Miss Haley,
Can They Expect ~ Secure
Material AdVanS Sement.

In an article published in the Chi
rago Teachers Federation Bulletin,
Margaret y. Haley urges the teach
ers to organize and perfect the
organizations which they already
have. She says that the way
TO secure their material advance
ment is to work together. Miss
Haley claims that the teachers have
many things upon which il would be
fitting for them to spend their energy
IN making better for the teacher.
Teachers need not be told today
that they need better salaries, more
The Washington bee., 1902-07-19

Fishermen IN the COumDla f1-,r get
about 25 cents each for all the salmon
they catch. The average weight
ranges from IS to 20 pounds. Vast
quantities of these are frozen by Ore
gon dealers, and shipped to Germany,
where they sell for 35 cents a mound.
The Washington bee., 1902-07-19
HIS INNOCENT CLIENT.
Young Lawyer Explains Why the
Man Was Afraid to Leave the
Courtroom.

The first case tried bv a newly ad-
mitted member of the bar at Rich
mond was that Of a negro accused of
stealing a pair of trousers. The limb
OF the law was much Interested by the
pitiful story of the alleged culprit. and.
believing him innocent, undertook his
defence free of charge.
The prisoner pleaded not guilty ana
the young lawyer waXed eloquent and
told IN very earnest and impressive
WY just how a man because Of his
color has little show in the police court.
The Washington bee., 1902-07-19

Latest official report has it that VIII
liam Waldorf Astor will be created
Baron Cliyeden of Taplow.
Mr.. AstOr'E ennoblement is certain
ly unpopular and causes resentment
even in ministerial circles. But it is
said for him, half apOlogetically, that
he contributed S25O,OOO to the last tory
election fund and will give as much
before the next general election. The
man whose tremendous fortune was
made in the country that thrashed
George III. is a tory of tories.
1t is authoritatively said. too, that
Mr.. AEtor will sell the Pail Mall Ga
zette at the moment of his ennoble-
The Washington bee., 1902-07-19
Paid "a Do Their Worst.

Il is customary, at the continuous
performance theaters, for the man
ayers to send on the stage, toward
the close of the afternoon, some OF
the most wretched actors. These are
called "chasers," and they are IN
strueted to do their best-which ls
their worst-to weary the patrons
and chase them out of the house, to
make room for the night audience.
The Washington bee., 1902-07-19
HOOKS FOR BABIES.
Barbarous Custom which Is still In
Vogue iu Certain Districts
Of France.

It seems incredible that in the
twentieth century women living in a
civilized country should treat their in
iaurs iu the manner in which they do
.l certain districts in France.
When they are obliged TO leave their
infants alone for an hour or so they
regtr fail To place them out of harms
way by hanging them either from the
ceiling ur from one of the walls of
The Room. They have rope with a
loop for this purpose, and all they
The Washington bee., 1902-07-19
SUMNER BOARDERS.

If you want TO spend a pleasant
summer in Virginia, where you will
have first class meals and enjoy fish
ing, Address Miss Tillie Fletcher,
Box ~ Lincoln, Va.
The Washington bee., 1902-07-19
Marriage Premium Withdrawn.

u. promote marriages in Servia all
s persons having at least 1000
-.--.' .- 'ae government savings bank
.s,.'r handsome premium from the
.'-a I'D the.r wedding day. The con-
i-5~'r was that young folks rushed
. "4''lm"ny 10 repent at leisure,
-' ..,th. as soon as the money was
I.-.. They sued for divorce. As the
.-- 900 not seem likely 10 bring an
....>r ". population. the generous
'-'"."W has been Withdrawn.
The Washington bee., 1902-07-19

permanent tenure of office and provi-
sion for old age, before they can do
their best work." reads the article.
Nor are arguments needed To con-
vince every teacher of the power Of
organization in this day Of combina-
tion and concentration"
In speaking Of the tendency to or
ganDe Miss Haley says that the need
has been felt and is rapidly growing
in the large cities. But" she says,
teachers have been the last class to
organize effectively for the purpose Of
bettering their material conditions
One of the greatest obstacles in the
way of such organize tiOn has been the
sentimental notion that teachers de-
grade themselves and their profession
by working individuallyor collectively
for mere material advancement
what is needed now is some demon
stration Of the power of intelligent,
well-directed organized effort among
teachers to convince teachers and
others, not that organization is pro-
feSsiOnal, but that through organiza-
tiOn alone can teachers rid themselves
of the Teactionary condition in and
out of the schOOlrOom which are
crushing out their lives, and those of
the children, and counteracting the
results Of their best efforts"
The Washington bee., 1902-07-19
- MAAMA GoEs 80.

.-.---.. Suspended from Ceiling or Wall
.s French MgtEtrsD
The Washington bee., 1902-07-19

.E i..llA AgtLtrs.)
-..- '. .. IS TO fa~ren the rope to the
-...- .r ...rle~ OF the child and then
t-.. '.o loop over the hook, which
N always fixed at a considerable dis
lance from the ground.
'--. infants In such a cramped posi-
I'm are not comfortable can readily
'r'erl, indeed, it is said that many of
.-g.e unfortunate little creatures are
serious" injured through such treat
-'A, Happily. this barbarous custom
-.. -- much IN vogue now as it was
s.-- Years ago.
The Washington bee., 1902-07-19
Not ON the Grand Inrr

''.5 Is the way Il Pawnee county
r-- confessed at a revival meeting in
'--'4>. He had been pressed to re-
a. ana finally got up and said;
o. wi friends. ] feel the spirit moving
r.. '' talk and tell what a bad man
.'rh- hut / can't do it while the
min '.,' jury Is iu session" The Lord
.- .- ..-.'r you.' shouted the preach
t.-. guess that's right, ," said the pen,
"" 'Ni he amt on the grand Jury"