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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-04-24
How Wade Hampton Used Cigars.

Wade Hampton never smoked cigars
In a rational way like the rest of man
kind. Instead he took the cigars as he
bought them and crushed them to pow.
der between the palms of his hands
and made use of the fragments as the
old regime use snuff. The coarse bits
were thrown away, and in the military
committee room, Of which he was so
long an occupant, there was always
pile of cigar shavings on the floor be-
side his chair. The finest cigars in the
market We're none too good to be treat
ed this way. and more than one genu.
inc cigar smoker has been moved to ex-
postulation as he has seen Hampton
dispose of fine weed in such an uncer-
enormous way.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-04-24
LET III
Alone.

SCOTS Emulsion is not a
good medicine for fat folks.
We have never tried giving it
to a real fat person. We don't
dare. You see SCOTS Emul-
sion builds new flesh. Fat
people don't want it. Strong
people don't need it.
But if you are thin SCOTS
Emulsion is the medicine fer
you. 1t doesn't tire you out.
There is no strain. The work
is all natural and easy. You
just take the medicine and
that's all there is to it.
The next thing you know
you feel better-you eat better
and you weigh more. 1t is
a quiet worker.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT q BOVINE, Chemists. 400 Pearl ST.. N. Y.
soc and SIoo all druggists,
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ShaWnlut.

Painters aud paper hangers are in good
demand at the present time.
Miss Katherine Jewell is cerking at
Mr.. Lawrcy's store at Fairfield.
Mr.. Maurice Priest has gone to Water
vile TO resume his studies at Colby Col
lege.
Mr.. Albert Jewell has recently purchas-
ed fine driving horse of Mr.. Hanson OF
Waterville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Hunt have gone
to keeping house in the house formerly
occupied by Mr. Drisco.
Mrs. Charles Priest and Master Carol
left here last Wednesday for the West
where she will join her husband and will
make her future home there. Many
friends wish them much happiness in their
far off Western home.
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c. M. Mckenzie & Co. are making pre-
paraions 10 build a block on the lot re-
Gently purchased by them on Maple street.
Il is to be modern, three-story structure,
5ox8o feet in dimensions. The ground
floor will be used by the company's store
and the upper portions will be fitted up
for Offices.
The old Smell house on Maine street has
been blocked up and is ready 10 start for
its new location on Park street.
Work on the new block 10 be erected
by Messrs. Roadway & Blackwell. on
Main street, will be commenced at once.
Mr.. James Brown has purchased the
lot owned by Mr.. Alonzo Moore, on
Head street, and will commence the cree
ton of a new residence at once.
Mr.. Bernard Gibbs. Esq. formerly OF
the firm of WILDER & Gibbs, has opened
law office in the Simonds Block on Main
street.
N. c. Weston Post. G. A r., are pre-
pairing to hold a campfire and entertain
ment in Firemen's Hall April 18Th, TO
which their families and the veterans of
the Spanish war are to be invited.
Friday was gala night for Indian
spring Lodge, L o. o. f. The lodge
has been doing "a large amount of work
the past season, and Friday evening its
completion was celebrated. The newly
formed third degree team made its first
appearance and worked the degree on a
long list of candidates
Mr. w. w. Hall, whose watch was
sf,,Iu af ,ai1l ct bttN At,t
has recovered his property and the thief
IL in Skowhegan jail. Upon inquiry
Thursday afternoon, it was found that
the last seen of the stranger he was GO
ing down the railroad tracks. Mr.. Hall
accompanied by Police Officer Rogers,
secured team and drove nearly to Nor
ridgewock, hitched the team and went
across lots to the X r. track where they
saw man approaching. They began to
handle over some sleepers nearby and
when the man came along, he was ar
rested and the property found on his
| person.
A shrewd swindle was perpetrated
upon number of citizens in this place
two weeks ago by man who said he
was securing pictures to be enlarged by
Mr. Percy futile, local photographer.
| The stranger went to Mr.. futile and
represented that he was in the enlarging
business, and obtained permission to use
the studio az headquarters and secur-
ed two samples of Mr. Tuttle's work,
saying he had none of his own with him.
| He then canvassed the place for one day,
saying that pictures would be enlarged
at the futile studio for a limited time
for IS cents apiece, payment to be made
in advance. Soon after it was found
that the man had left town, and upon
inquiry it was found that his where.
abouts were unknown by Mr.. Tuttle.
1t is estimated that considerable money
was secured.
A poverty social was held by the
Young Peoples Society of the Free Bap.
fist church, Wednesday evening, at the
home of Mr.. A. j. Williams on Madison
street
Mr.. J. II. Russell, who has been at
tending the Medical school at Balti-
more, Md, this winter, is at home for a
few days.
Night work has been stopped in the
spinning room of the Indian Spring
Wooden Mill for the present
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An Iriah EiAhInR Story.

There is good fishing story in an
Irish contemporary. Two enthusiastic
anglers arranged u fishing match to de-
eide the respective merits of the worm
and the minnow as bait. For hours
they sat patiently on a bank without
getting so much as nibble. At last
the proprietor of the worm suddenly
said that he had got bite, and, jerk
ing his line out of the water, discov
cred at the end of it the other mans
minnow, which, having by this time
grown hungry, had devoured his worm
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-04-24
samoans and beauty.

The love for beauty of Samoan wo-
man sometimes degenerates into cruel
ty. The very word for short stature is
contemptuous, pu'u pu'u. and the I'M
dersi2ed man must perforce become a
professional jester or lose all hold on
society A young man who had lost his
arm in battle was heartlessly jeered by
a group of laughing girls. l interfered
In his behalf,
HE would not be like that" l said,
III ii were not for his bravery"
"Oh, yes" they said, but he looks so
funny"
"He fought in your defense, you I'M
grateful creatures l cried.
True enough" they replied, but n
man without beauty is contemplate"
Century Magazine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-04-24

Gotham, New York's alias, was orig
inally applied to the Manhattan town
In derision, doubtless because of some
foolishness on the part of its people.
1.-THE Merry Tales of the Mad Men of
Gotham" was collection of satirical
tales written In the fifteenth century
by one Andrew Borde, a Carthusian
monk. Gotham was a village near Not
tingham, and the fame of the "Wise
Men Of Gotham" soon travelled the
world over. Doubtless Henry VIII. i'm
agined that Borde was taking a sly
fling ut him, for he imprisoned the hap
less writer in the Tower, where only
death released him.
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New Portland.

Services were held at the Union
Church, Sunday
The funeral of Miss Mae Hoyt, who
passed away, Tuesday last, occurred at
her late home in New Portland, on
Thursday, April II, at l o'clock, p. m.
On account of the sickness of Mrs, Gusta
Carsley, sister of the deceased. the SCI
vices were brief, C consisting of a few re-
marks and prayer by Rev. Mr.. Balon of
Kingfleld.
Alec Hoyt and wife of South Framing
ham, Mass, were called to New Port
land by the death of Mr.. Hoyt's sister,
Miss Mae Hoyt. They remained to the
funeral and returned to their home on
Saturday.
DR.. Il. s. Spear, who recently met
with a serious accident to one of his
eyes, is much improved
Mr.. and Mrs Abram Stevens of Madi-
son were in town few days last week
on business.
l.. l.. Mitchell and wife of Kingfeld
were in town, Sunday. Mrs. Mitchell
will remain for few days to care for
Mr.. Mitchell's mother.
Miss Aurie Page visited her sister,
Mrs. Sadie Newell, of Fairfield, few
days last week.
Mode Mitchell went to Strong one
day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Putnam and Mrs. Eta
Smith called on DR.. Pennell of King.
field, Wednesday of last week.
Mrs. G G. Hoyt and Mrs. c. f. Hoyt
started for few days trip at Lewiston,
Saturday last. M
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Fairfield.

Capt William R. Kreger OF the Schoon-
er Nathaniel 7. Palmer is spending few
days at his home here.
Miss Sadie Palmer, who has been in
town the past week visiting relatives. has
returned to Massachusetts, where she is
employed in teaching,
Miss Ermine Barrows, F. H. S. 1901,
who has been in New York, where she
has been employed for several months,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Will Libby.
Rev G. r. Palmer, who has been in
Berwick attending the session of the
Maine Conference, arrived home, Monday
afternoon. and will remain as pastor Of
the Methodist Church for the year to
come.
Mrs. A. F. Gerald, who has been
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-04-24
Mainsfrean

w. @. Armstrong of Montreal. Quebec,
located the steam mill which is being
built by Paul H. Knowlton at Mainsueam.
Mr.. Armstrong is engineering new mill
for Mr.. KnowIon in Guiliord at the pres
ent time. There is quite large crew OF
men at work on the new mill and they IN
tend to push it as fast as taey Oh,
caemcrr- r6ght has his house up and
the roof mostly shingled.
w. S. Merrill is repairing one of his
houses near the depot.
Charles Hanson & Son shipped 100
hogs and 100 calves. last Saturday, from
this station.
Frederick G. Merrill, NJ. D., of New
York City visited his old home, few
days. last week and was the guest OF his
brother. w. S. Merrill.
Cassius Merrill sold hog, last week,
which weighed 625 pounds.
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Madison Center.

Hiram Moore put six horses on to a
road machine last Monday to go Norridge-
wock to work.
1t is with feelings of sadness thatpeople
in this place heard last Saturday morning
of the death OF Frank Spaulding who
passed away Friday night from his home
in Skowhegan where he moved from this
place only few days ago. He had been
sick for the past two years with cancer
in his throat. He was a good man and
highly esteemed by all who knew him.
Mrs. Joseph Bunker of Skowhegan was
the guest of Mrs. w. ID. Hayden and
family last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Livingston of Caratunk
have hired out with Hiram Moore for
the season.
Orvile Snow has finished work for A
P. Turner and has returned to Arthur
Knights.
Miss Olive Hayden was very grateful
for nice lot of Mayhowsrs sent her Sat
urday by Mrs. Orrugton Williams of
Madison. H
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East COrnville.

Rev. +. J Jackson will hold meeting
in the steam mill schoolhouse, May 4th
at O'Clock.
Albert Mitchell has let his farm and
has gone to Bangor.
Burrill & Par sons steam mill is running
every day.
Thos. Booker is shearing sheep for w.
LOOMS.
Bert Whitten is to work Tor +. S Bur
ril this summer,
Benz parlin's father and mother from
North Arson stopped at his home over
Sunday.
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SnlitiIfield.

Alfred Whitman still remains i'll.
Mr.. Frank futile is quite ILL.,
George Smith and wife have returned
home again.
Mr.. George Grant and wife have been
spending few weeks in Starks as the
guests of Mrs. Grants sister, Mrs. Mark
Sterry.
Fred Robinson returned to his home in
Mt. Vernon, Tuesday of last week.
Enoch and Clarence Markham are
spending few days in Fairfield with their
uncle, Mr. Enoch Kiersted.
Bonnie Tracy OF East Mercer is spend
ing few weeks in town with his brothers
Erwin and Charles Tracy. X.
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Madison.

Mr.. w. w Hall, an employe of the
Great Northern Paper Co., Madison, had
his watch stolen from his vest pocket
Thursday noon. The vest hung in the
toilet room, and the watch is supposed TO
have been taken by stranger who said
he was looking for a job.
A crew of river drivers have been at
work here for the past few days, stringing
the booms and making ready for the drive.
1t is expected that the ferry, which it
was voted to establish, at the annual town
meeting, will be running next week. 1t
will be located quite a distance up the
river to avoid the logs in the booms.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-04-24

spending several weeks with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Holman F. Day, in Auburn. has
returned to her home here. She was &C
companied by her granddaughter, Miss
Dorothy Day, who will remain with her
for visit
Howard Wyer of this town, who was in
jured at the Maine Central car shops,
where he is employed, in the accident OF a
few days ago. IS recovering we'll from the
injuries sustained. He has suffered good
deal of pain, out his friends will be glad
to know Of his improved condition.
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Mercer.

Charles II. Allen was in Skowhegan,
Friday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Harris spent Sun
day, with their daughter, Mrs. Allen F.
Hilton of Starks.
Miss Eva NJ. Hatch and Lyle Owens
visited friends in Wilton, over Sunday.
Mr.. George Diggles is moving onto his
farm, at East Mercer.
The Mercer base ball nine played
against the Smithfield team at Smith.
field Saturday last. The MERGERS won.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-04-24
It's Easy TO Fee Good.

Countless thousands have found a
blessing to the body in DIR. Kings New
Life Pills, which positively cure consti-
patton, sick headache, dizziness, jaun-
dice, malaria, fever and ague and all
liver and stomach troubles. Purely
vegetable; never grippe or weaken. Only
csc at r. II. Wings drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-04-24

"Life is a battle" said the moralist
ain which some are wounded
"And bank cashiers" interrupted the
jokesmith, "are usually reported among
the missing. "-Philadelphia Record.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-04-24

With God, go over the sea- without Him. not
over the thrt shold.- Russian Proverb.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-04-24

About all you can do with people
who hate you is to conclude they have
bad taste.--Atchison Globe.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-04-24

VdTut
writes Mrs Ida NJ De Ford Of l.atona Hubbard
Co. MINI. Have doctorcd with great many
physicians-some specialists have twice been
in a hospital for treatment. Ny case has been
regarded as hopeless and they knew not
what the trouble was Heart was bad stomach
all out Of order; tired out severe pains in all
parts of the body sinking spells. and nearly
every ailment q woman could have, I took
many bottle Of patent medicines without
effect began taking DR. Pierces Pavorite Pre-
scription, and ten months siterward gave
birth to a ten-pound boy. Al phystetanJ had
5fdted as a fact that neD<t SoHid 6sar chiid.
Both the baby and myself were strong, and l
got along spiendidly-thanks to your medicine
The Common Sense Medical Adviser,
1908 large pages, in paper covers, is sent
fire. on receipt of al one-cent stamps to
pay expense of mailing only. Address
DR.. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, II. Y.
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Many a mans reputation depends on
what isn't found out about him.
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DR.. Humphreys.

After fifty years DIR. Humphreys
Specifics enjoy the greatest popularity
and largest sale in their history, due to
intrinsic merit. They cure the sick.
NO. CURES. PRICES.
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1-Diarrhea. of Children or Adults. .25
7-COughs. Colds, Bronchitis ............. .2J
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0-Heada che, Sick Headache, Vertigo. .2J
10-Dyspepsia. Indigestion, Weak Stomach.2J
11-suppressed or Painful Periods. %
12-Whitcs, Too Profuse Periods. ........ .25
l3-Croup. Laryngiiis. Hoarseness..... %
1l-salt Rheum. Erysipelas, Eruptlons.. .25
15-Rheumatism, Rheumatic Palms.. rs
16-Mainria. Chills, Fever and Ague -. rs
19-Catarrh. Influenza, Cold in the Head %
0-WhoOping-C Cough Observation-Disclosures. rs
27-kidney Diseases. %
2S-Nery0us Debility. ...................1.0O
3O-Urinary Weakness, Wetting Bed. rs
77-Grip. Hay Fever ................. ...... .25
Sold by druggists, or sent on receipt OF price.
RB- DR.. Humphreys New Pocket Manual
of all Diseases mailed free.
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. William and
John Sts.. New York.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-30
New York Cotton Futures.
The Metal Market

New York, August 29.-The local mar
ket for tin eased off ten points on spot
today and fifty points on futures the
latter feeling the effect of heavy selling
pressure and for which there was prac-
tically no demand. November and De-
cember were quoted at 25. 75Q2625; spot
at q. 40d127.50. London also reported
easier values, spot and futures declining
lbs and closing at 9119 rs Cd for the lat
ter.
In copper very little change was noted,
although the tendencies of values con-
tinues downward and the tone of the
market at the close was officially de-
scribed as weak. Standard closed at
10.75911. 10; Lake II. 40GD11 SPY; electrolytic
II. 256l1l37l5 and casting 11.25@11. 371s. The
movement in the English market was
dull and the price there was lowered Is
Sd under liberal offerings Spot closed at
e51 IS Cd and futures at G5l -5s.
Lead was quiet and steady all around.
New York closed at 4S and London at
Ell Is Sd.
Spelter ruled steady and unchanged
locally at 51s and at London at Els Is
Cd
Iron was steady but quiet and I'M
changed in the domestic market War
rants were not quoted. No. l foundry,
northern. 23.oOQ25 No. 2 foundry, north
ern. %. 00@23; No. l foundry, southern,
%. 00@23: No. l foundry. southern, soft,
% JJlJr5
Glasgow closed at 57s Cd and Mindless
boro at 53s.
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MUCH CONFIDENCE
IN STOCK MARKET
Final Dealings Broadened Out
Into Animation and Strength
FINANCES OVERLOOKED
Disbursements Were an Important In
fidence In Maintaining Tranquility
of Money Market Last Fall,
But There Was Change.

New York August 29-There was con-
siderable revival of confidence indicated
in today's stock market and In the final
dealings that the market broadened out
into animation and strength. This was
In face of a rise in the call loan rate to
Q per cent and forecase of the bank
statement indicating a cut in the reserves
of nearly s80oO.oOo.
The immediate prospect In the money
market seemed to be overlooked on ac-
count Of the reports of the comprehen-
sive plan said to be favored by the secre-
tary Of the treasury for the expansion OF
the note circulation of the banks, by
which it Is hoped to relieve the demand
upon the lawful money reserve for use
In the circulation incident to the crop
moving period. 1t will be remembered
that the offer of Secretary Gage to re-
deem bonds made in April of last year
had resulted up to the first OF January of
the present year in the redemption of
government bonds to the par value of
$5s, 100, and in the payment to the
money market, including premiums. of
$n,744,s42. The disbursements were an i'm
portant influence in maintaining the tran
guilty of the money market last fall, but
the governments standing offer proved
so attractive that the banks began to sell
bonds and retire their circulation in the
spring as rapidly as the law would al
low. This was neutralizirg the bond re-
deraptions that Secretary Shaw started
out early in March.
Efforts to stimulate the note expan-
sion are evidently due to a recollection
of the conditions caused by the redemp-
ton of government bonds. Prices of the
bonds have declined materially since the
withdrawal of the governments re-
demption order. They have risen again
since the new expansion plan was dis
cussed and today the bid prices of the
fours of 1925 jumped 1% per cent, indi-
eating the scanty floating supply and
the difficulties Of bank note expansion.
The encouraging effect upon sentiment of
the discussion of this project was sup
plemented by the belief that the lam
guage of the circular issued by the
Southern railway voting trustees could
be accepted as indicating the incubation
of the project for a Southern railway
merger. There was the usual rumors
also early settlement of the anthra-
cite strike. The buying of Union Pacific
was attributed to desire on the part
of the insiders to encourage conversion
of bonds into stock. There was some
point of irregularity in the market. The
express stocks reacted sharply Ameri-
can bicycling securities including the
bonds upon which action on the interest
is expected on Monday, were notably
weak. The selling was accompanied by
reports that it was due to liquidation
induced the coming retirement of lead
ing interest. Atchison and Canadian Pa
cific were conspicuous for activity and
strength and there were gains of point
or more by many less active stocks.
The bond market was firm in sympathy
with stocks. Total sales par value 49,
750, 900.
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Murnhv z Cos cotton letter.


New York. August 29--There has been
an abundance OF rain the past day or
two, not only in the drouth sections OF
the Atlantic and gulf states, but in por-
lions of Texas; and despite the pitiful
tunes Of crop deterioration which have
been coming in of late, we shall not be
surprised to hear before long that the
crop is being materially benefited. It
would be unwise to calculate at this time
on the crop being irretrievably lost Just
at the time shrewd operators are making
ready for an extraordinary movement
during the coming month"; They feel that
new cotton will come in with a great rush
and that the effect on the market may De
serious unless the great Wall street syn
dictate shall broaden out decidedly. The
Liverpool weekly statistical showing was
favorable for the long side, showing. as
1t did, a decrease of 10000 bales of all
kinds of stocks and $4,000 decrease In
American stocks. Decided strength was
shown in October this morning but other
deliveries went off l to 4 points. Heavy
rains fell in Mississippi and good rains
in Alabama, and this temporarily caused
buyers to retire The receipts at ports
were 5000 bales, against 10000 last year.
Interior receipts were running on a lib
eral scale and exporters were said to be
anxiously awaiting a decline TO replenish
rapidly-shrinking stocks.
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cIearinqs and EXCHANGE.

New York. August 29.--Clearings $245,-
797, 904, balances IS. III, 30.
Baltimore August 2s.-Clearings 1885,
662, balances $571.375.
Philadelphia, August 29.-Clearings 49,
1863, 45s. balances $1,67o. 638.
Boston, August 29.--Clearings Si9,013, 092.
balances 81, All, S35.
st. Louis, August 29.-C1earings S., 5S7, :
6s3. balances 1913, IA. Money steady at SOS
per cent. New York exchange Csc dis
count.
Cincinnati, August 29-Money 1906 per
cent. New York exchange par. Clearings
50, 1871. 200.
Memphis, August 2s.-C1earings 1926. $40,
balances $945sS.
New Orleans, August 2e.-Clearings 81
416701. New York exchange par Com
mercial paper 81 per $1,000 discount.