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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
Endorses the Administration.

President Schurman Of Cornell Univer-
sity, who was member OF the original
Philippine commission, and who OF late
had been opposed to the course pureued
by the administration In that archipel-
ago, recently made speech In which he
says that the Philippine question has
passed into a new stage, though the
public seem unaware of it and the news
papers have not noticed it. Certain mat
tiers of great interest in the past have
now been definitely eliminated. 1t is
Idle now to discuss the wisdom or the
unwisdom of our acceptance of SPANS
cession OF sovereignty over the archi-
pelago. The fact Of our sovereignty is
indisputably established both by the
force of treaty and the force of arms.
President Schurmsn said he was one
who advocated leaving the archipelago in
the enfeebled grasp Of Spain but the
American people would not consent to
that course. He endorses the policy of
establishing an insular legislature which
practically means the consent of the
governed, says that nearly all the
measures he has favored have been
adopted and trusts that independence or
statehood may come in good time.
He further says:
II believe that President Roosevelt
attitude toward the Philippine question
indicated in his first message to Con-
gress and in his Arlington speech, his
punishment of army officers who have
been proved guilty of cruelty toward
Filipinos, and his constant support of q
liberal and enlightened Philippine policy
in general combined with the passage by
Congress of the Philippine civil govern
ment bill, will have the effect of elimi.
mating the Philippines as political
issue for at least three or four years.
Even those who favor independence
cannot raise the question till that native
legislative assembly has voiced the
sentiments of the Filipinos on the sub.
ject and also demonstrated by wise and
prudent use Of the legislative powers il
enjoys that 1t is fit to receive larger
grant Of home rule"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
A Young Lady's Life Saved.
At Panama, colombia, by Chamberlain
Cnlic Ghnlara and niarrhnaa Remadv

At Panama, Colombia, by Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
DR.. Chas. H, Utter, a prominent ply
stefan, of Panama, Colombia, in a recent
letter states: "Last March I had as a
patient young lady sixteen years of age
who had very bad attack of dysentery.
Everything prescribed for her proved
Intellectual and she was growing worse
every hour. Her parents were sure she
would die. She had become SO weak
that she could not turn over in bed.
What to do at this critical moment was
study for me. but thought of ham,
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy and as last resort prescribed
it. Most wonderful result was effected.
Within eight hours she was feeling
much better; inside of three days she
was upon her feet and at the end of one
week was entirely we'll" For sale by g.
k. Fogg, Skowhegan, l.. G. Williams,
Athens, Sullivan Newton, Jackman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
Hall-Curtis.

A very pleasant home wedding took
place in Bingham, July 30tb, at the
home of Mrs. Isaac Curtis, the brides
mother. The house was beautifully
decorated with potted plants, cut flow
ers and evergreen. Only members Of
the immediate family were present.
The contracting parties were Mr.. Frank
E. Hall and Miss Eva NJ. Curtis, both
of Bingham. The ceremony took place
at o'clock in the evening and was per-
formed by the Rev. E. T. Adams Of
Scion, the Episcopal ring service being
used. After the ceremony light refresh
ments were served ard social hour
enjoyed. A
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
The Individual and the Law.

The fact Of an awakened public senti-
ment to the necessity of a more impair
tial test of the provisions Of the prohibit
tory law, through enforcement, is freely
admitted, and with remarkable un8nim.
ity endorsed. Naturally the champion
of license clamor for resubmission 10 the
hope OF securing the repeal of the law
and the substitution of some form of
license coupled with local option. The
farce of enforcement for revenue solely
must cease and for it must be substituted
enforcement to prohibit, in order that
the efficacy of the law now part of the
constitution may have a fair test and It's
power 10 control, or failure to satisfy,
the friends of good order, be fully de.
termined.
The law is emphatic and allows no
such reservation or equivocations as are
seen too often in verdcts rendered.
fine of 800 and Imprisonment for 80
DAYS. For tipping shop, IA fine of
500 and be imprisoned 60 days." For
search and seizure, $500 fine and in ad-
dition thereto be imprisoned 80 days"
In the case OF a common seller charged
with second offence, go days additional
Imprisonment is Jue law. III auulblOD,
the owner Of building in which liquor
Is sold is made party under the laws,
TO be prosecuted and punished.
In the face of these plain requirements
Of the statutes the farce of yearly or
semi-yearly fine has been going on until
the public is becoming indignant. The
county attorney is the prosecuting officer
and the sheriff, his assistant, sworn to a
faithful performance of duty under the
law, but no sheriff ever did or ever can
enforce the prohibitory law save as he
works in sympathy with the county at.
torney and both are sustained by the
court. The law does not admit of fine
independent of jail sentence but COM
bines the two in every case. Every
reader must by this time realize that
there is demanded deep, strong, insis-
tent public sentiment in support of fair,
impartial enforcement. The man behind
the guns In this case is the intelligent
citizen in town and country and on his
shoulders will fall the responsibility of
making active the demand that the law
as 1t is be given fair test by all officials
and its ability to control the traffic de-
monstrated. Maine Farmer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
Will Enforce Law.

The following letter was published in
the Kennebec Journal of Saturday, re-
ceived from Frank j. Ham of Belgrade
the Republican candidate for sheriff of
Kennebec county:
Belgrade, Me-, Aug. l, 1902.
Editors Kennebec Journal:
AS candidate on the Republican tick
ct have felt that no other expression
could be asked Of me than that / stand
squarely upon the platform of my party,
adopted by the State convention at
Portland.
That no one, however, may hereafter
have any excuse for misunderstanding or
msrepresentng me, [ desire to state
through your columns once for all, that
if elected sheriff of Kennebec county |
shall enter upon the work of that office
with full sense Of its duties and re.
sponsibilities. 1t will be my earnest
purpose to discharge them fearlessly and
honestly. | shall to the best OF my abil-
ity, In so far as it may devolve upon me,
enforce all the laws upon our statue
books, including the prohibitory law, 10
accordance with my oath Of office and
without fear or favor.
Sincerely yours,
F J. HAM
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
IF WOMEN ONLY KNEW
What a Heap Of Happiness II Would
Bring 10 SkOWhegan Homes.

Hard TO do housework with
an aching back.
Hours OF misery whether
at leisure or at work.
Il women only knew the
cause;
Backache pains come from
sick kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills will
cure il.
Skowhegan people endorse
this:
Mrs Mary Il. French, living three
miles out.on the Mercer road, says: Il
have not the slightest hesitation in stat.
ing publicly tina, Doan's Kidney Pills
are a genuine remedy tor any disturbed
condition of the kidneys. If anyone
who has kidney complaint vii give them
good trial they viii be benefited For
seven or eight years ] was subject a.
attack, of sharp pains across TIE kid
news. When they occurred il lifted
had to be very careful or the aching
across the loju, became much more
pronounced by ana by fleamatisw
affected the hips, legs and ief. arm.
could not raise the arm above mv should
ers without assistance from lie right
ana if ever woman Ia ta.s neighbour
hood required some strengthening and
soothing medicine for her siiaeys I was
that party One day when feeling I'M
usually bad 1 sent a friend 70 Geo. z
SIMPSONS drug store for Doan's Kidney
Pills Gradually under the treatment
the aching across the small of the back
grew less and less and finally ceased"
Fer sale by all dealers Price soc per
box Foster Nilburn CO. Buffalo, y
Y 6. Sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an
take no substitute.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
A Great Work of Art.

1t was Apelles who visited the studio
of Protogenes in Rome and, finding the
artist absent, drew thin colored line
In such n way that the Roman knew
that only his Grecian brother could
have done it. But, not to be outdone,
Protogenes drew a thinner line upon
that of Apelles, and when this was
seen Apelles drew third line upon
that of Protogenes. This panel was
then looked upon as the greatest work
of art, SO says the story, in the palace
OF the Caesars.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
Astounded the Editor.

Editor :. A. Brown of Bennettsvile,
S. c., was once immensely surprised.
"Through long suffering from dyspep-
sis," he writes, "my wife was greatly
run down. She had no strength or vigor
and suffered great distress from her
stomach, but she tried Electric Bitters
which helped her at once and after using
four bottles she is entirely WELL can eat
anything. Its a grand tonic and its
gentle laxative qualities are splendid
for torpid liver" For indigestion, loss
of appetite, stomach and liver troubles
it's positive guaranteed cure. Only SOC
at F. H. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

Following is the tariff plaHk in the
platform adopted by Iowa Republicans
In the the State convention, last week.
ltseems to be pretty good doctrine, for
Republicans in any State:
I'VE stand by the historic policy OF
the Republican party in giving protec-
ton to home industries, and point for its
ample vindication to the extraordinary
npidity with which our national resour-
ces have developed and our industrial
and financial independence secured. We
favor such changes ir the tariff from
time to time as may become advisable
through the progress OF our industries
and their changing relations to the COM
mcrce of the world. We indorse the
policy of reciprocity as the natural COM
plement of protection, and urge its de-
Velopment as necessary to the realization
OF our highest commercial possibilities
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
HOOD FIRM
Condition POWDERS
The Best Conditioner

Make fprses eat, expel worms when fed az
directed increase the milk supply Ia cows.
lake stock healthy prevent sickness and
disteuper. keep young stock 81 tie gain,
prevent and cure Indigestion. make hers lay.
BY Increasing the appetite and aiding the
digestive and assimilatiYe functions they
enable all kinds Of stock u get the greatest
possible benefit from feed consumed
Ny horse had scratches and vas run
down. ! gave him Hood Farm Condition
Powders and noticed change To- he bet
ter II Pa days A. "A. Cow Montpe-
lier. y
Price: BIC. SOC. and 81 a 8 n. boz
sells Tor 8 Prepared BY Z I Hood %,
Lowell Mass. For sale by FKAsK W
BceKs1z. ~kowhegan, Ne.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
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 a 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" Itpositiyely cures
coughs, colds, la grippe, bronchitis. all
throat and lung troubles. Guaranteed
bottles SOC and 81 90. Trial bottles free
at F. Il. WINGS drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

Waterville Mail: The Good Will
Summer encampment is getting to be
about the most important summer event
Of this section of Maine, growing in inn
portance and interest every year. Ii
serves twof fold purpose. 1t gives the
inmates of the homes fine chance to
meet some excellent people who have
become interested in their welfare, and
aenists the attention of an ever widen
ng circle Of friends for the institution.
Mr., Hinckley has built up at Good VIII
30 establishment that is credit to him.
self and to the community in which it
mas found so friendly home.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

OF what does bad taste in your
mouth remind you9 1t indicates that
your stomach is in bad condition and
will remind you that there is nothing so
good for such a disorder as Chamber
lains Stomach e Liver Tablets after
having once used them. They cleanse
and invigorate the stomach and regulate
the bowels. For sale at 25 cents "A box
by & r Fogg Skowhegan, l. c. VII
liams Athens, sullivan Newton Jackman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
EnsY EnnnRh.

The New Arrival and the Expert
enced Maid are the dramatis persona
of a brief comedy published in Life,
The New Arrival was in doubt about
the use of the blower on the open fire.
place.
when will it be time to take this
blower OFF,
Lave it alone" replied the Expert
enced Maid, It'll it do be too hot for
yez to touch; then lift 1t off,"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

We have traced it back and find that
a Topeka woman some sixteen years
ago named her baby girl Bertha. Later
she was called BERTHE, then Birdie, then
Bird, and when she was graduated IT
was Byrdeyne. Mothers never know
how simple a thing may result trag-
lcally.-Atchison Globe.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
To Save Her Child

From frightfu Disagreement Mrs.
Mamie Galleger of LAGRANGE, Ga, APP
piled Bucklen's Arnica Salve to great
sores on her head and face and writes
its quick cure exceeded all her hopes.
1t works wonders in sores, bruises, skin
eruptions. cuts, burns, scalds and piles.
25c. Cure guaranteed by F. II. Wing,
druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

For biliousness use Chamberlain
Stomach & Liver Tablets They cleanse
the stomach and regulate the liver and
bowels, etfecting a quick and permanent
cure. For sale by G. r. Fogg, skowhe-
gah, L. c. Williams, Athens, Sullivan
Newton, Jackman
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
A Necessary precaution.

Don't neglect 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. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

81 tell you" said the doctor. ITS the
man who can push himself along that
succeeds best in this world"
Not at all" replied the professor.
ITS the man who can shove others
out of the way that succeeds best. =
Chicago Tribune.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
What a Tale II Tells,

If that mirror OF yours shows a
wretched, sallow complexion, 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. H.
Wings drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar
rhoea Remedy has a 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. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

What this world needs to make 1t happy Is
the sustaining philosophy OF the Georgia man
who exclaimed when the bank failed, THANK
the Lord, never had dollar ahead in my
lifel"
Domestic Soul.-"John is so domestic in
his tastes" said the Bilville matron. He
is?" Yes. He's been all day in the hot sun,
trying to kill a rattlesnake to get rattle
for the baby"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
Acquiring IA GOLF Accent

"Brassie detests oatmeal but he is
eating it regularly for breakfast now"
said Larkin.
whats bis object?" asked Gilroy.
Hes trying to improve his golf ac-
cent. Judge.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
More Fortunate Than Most.

Wigg-No; | can't say that TiHkalot
is friend of mine, | merely have a
speaking acquaintance with him.
Wagg-MoSt people only have lis
teninga philadelphia Rec
ord
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
Terms of Courts.

Supreme Judicial The third Tuesday in March,
md 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-
kt
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
To NV Friends.

was troubled with my stomach for
several months. Upon being advised to
use kodol, did so, and words cannot
tell the good it has done. For sale by
Geo. E. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
Hnrd Rendine

Professor Morandmore-The books of
the Chaldeans were written on bricks
Sporter du still, small voicel-They
must have made hard reading .-Har-
ward LampOon
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

Bridgton News Col. Plaisted's "New
Age" calamity joins the Lewiston Jour
na and the Portland Press in their
battle for "re-submissioD, and the
eonsequnt giving to rumocracy ''another
chance" at the overthrow OF prohibition
Every democratic paper in the State
savocates it. :" says the New Age. To
uesure. But, really, does the Journal
enjoy sailing with that crew?
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

Letting Him Know -F,ora-"Im writing To
tell Jack that didu4 mean what | said in MY
last letter" Dora=s@, What did you say in yq9ur
| said in the one before"
No such thing a. summer complaint where
Or Fowler's Extract Of Wild Strawberry Is kept
handy. Nature. remedy for every looseuess ~
the bowels
Carlo. whats the matter with Bruno tina
he limps So"
Trsy-"I don't know, l heard him barking
IN the night and suspect he barked his shin.
He always was an unlucky cur"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

Your True az. F." Atwoods Bitters
valuable remedy for Bilious Headaches
or Indigestion " So writes Mrs f. r.
Mclaughlin of West sumner, Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
Sheriff and Jailer:
County Commissioner:

County Commissioners;
hoS7o SMITH, Cornvile, post Office, Revere)
JONI METcALF. New Portland.
MILTON L. MERRILL, St. Adams
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
For Over Sixty Year.

Mrs. HlNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has bees
used for over sixty years by millions Of mother
for their children while teethuC. with perteel
success II soothes the child, softenS the gums
allays all pain, cures wind collie and is the hest
remedy for diarrhoea. Il will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by druggists
in every part of the world Twenty-Five cents a
bottle Re sure and ask for Mrs. VII slows
Soothing SYRUP and take no other kind
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

Repsrtee.-"Whst's the name OF that little
thing you are playing now?' "Pisno, old
man what did you think it was?
Eczema, scald head, hives. itchiness Of the
skin of any sort instantly relieved, permanently
cured. Dnan's Ointment At any drug store,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
COUNTY DIRECTORY
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk OF Courts:
WILLIAM T.. SEEKiNs, ................ ..Skowhegan
County Attorney:
GEORGE W. COVER, ................ Skowhegan
Judge Of Probate
EDWARD F. DANFoRTH,. .................S kowhegan
Register of Probate:
NATHAN FOWLER. acknowledgement
Register OF Deeds:
LEwELLYN GOODWIN, ............... .Skowhegan
Treasurer:
Sheriff and Jailer:
FRANK PRNEELL.. 80. Skowhe an
DEPuTiEs:-C. E. Duren Farhed; F. L. Harding,
Madison. S. w. Herrick, Harmony; {. B. Haskell,
htshed F. S. Parsons, No Arson; r. S.
Williams, Hartland; Hiram NJ. Waugh, Starks
Charles F. Ham, Bingham; F. F. Caswell New
Portland; Sidney I. Baker, Solon; Calvin H.
lcnes, Athens; Chas. W. Farrand So. Norridgewock
". Guy Pennell, Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

Group instantly relieved. DR.. Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil. Perfectly safe. Never fails AT any
drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

Kindly Take Notice that Ely's Liquid Cream
Balm is Of great benefit TO those sufferers from
nasal catarrh who cannot inhale freely through
the nose. but must treat themselves by spraying.
Liquid Cream Balm differs in form. but not
incidentally from the Cream Palm that has stood
for wears at the head Of remedies for catarrh.
In NAV be used in any nasal atomizer. The
price, including spraying tube, i 5 cts. Sold
by druggists and mailed by Ely Brothers. 81
Warren Street, New YORK. 2w31
Bad for Bobby Whats that sound OF run
ming water out there. Willie" Its only us
boys, ma. We've been irwin the Fillypiny
water cure on Bobbie Snow sn now we're pour
ing him out"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

Docter-I fou I'D the patient 10 De suffering
from abrasion OF the cuticle, tnmerfaction,
ecchymosis and extrsvssation in the integu-
ment ard cellula ar tissue above the left orbit.
Judge-You mean he had black eye Doc
ter-Yes,
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1902-01-16
STATISTICS OF WHEAT CROP.
Th~ Average Yield Gsr 1901 wuA Cen-
sidrrabiy Absvr the Average
Far Che rAnt Tea Nearn.

Washington. Jsa. i2.-The Stats
ticinn Of the department Of agricui-
turc estimates the average yield per
acre OF wheat in the United States.
In 1901, at is.s bushels. a. compared
with 1913 bushels in 1900. 1873 In 1899.
1873 In is9s and i3.J the mean Of the
averages Of the last ten years.
The newly seeded area Of winter
wheat Is Professionally estimated at
3, 900 600 acres, an iucrcuse Of SO
per cent. upon the eren estimated to
have been suwn In the fall of 1900.
The newly seeded area Of winter
rye is Professionally estimated az H.
100000 acres, an incrcnse * 80 per
cent. upon the area estimated 20
hasr been sown sn the fall ~ 1900.
The department has NO reports as
To the condition of winter wheat
later than December !. At that date
IL WIS s6.7 per cent. uf the normal,
as compared with 97.l In 1900. c7.i In
1890 and p2.6 in 1898.
The department will not issue any
further estimate 81 the total pruduc-
tion Of any product ~ che svil nor
of the number ~ farm animals until
IL has made such adtsstmentn ~ its
estimates for the last years AZ may
seem 60 be required by the reports
Of the census, based on an actual
farm-to-farm visitation, now Ia
course uf publication.