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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30
Jury Scored.

1t will be remembered that Judge
Whitehouse reprimanded a jury in
Somerset, some years ago and new he
sees fit 10 do the same to Washington
County jury. A sensation was created
in court, in Machias last week, when
Judge Whitehouse in dismissiug the
jury referred to the verdict rel dered
in the Howard j. Libby moose case,
Wednesday, as follows: YAH jurors
In attendance are entitled to the thanks
OF the court for their faithful, intelli-
gent and impair tial services in the trial
Of all civil actions, but my feelings of
courtesy do not so obscure my judg-
ment or sense of justice as to include
the last criminal prosecution for the
killing of the calf moose. That verdict
was 80 clearly wrong that If it had been
rendered in civil action it would have
been promptly set aside BY any tribunal
in New England having jurisdiction of
such cases; but | believe it is one of
these compensations of advancing age
that there are mellowing influ noes that
carry with them greater charity and
federation for the opinions of Others,
and | am constrained to think that the
jury believed they were justified in
rendering that verdict"
Some of the prosecuting official are
angry at the verdict, saying that the
trials of recent years have shown that
Washington county iuries will not
bring In conviction in game cases and
it is intimated that future game cases
will be tried out in the neighboring
county of Hancock.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30
Convention Arrangements.

The Christian Endeavorers all over
over New England are much interested
in the plans for the New England con.
vention, to be held in Boston, Oct. IA
Is, 16 and II, 1902.
The program committee has just out
lined some of the features of this gather
ing. The committee consists of Rev
Chas. d. Crane of Maine, Rev. John +
Smith of New Hampshire, Col. E. G. Os
good of Vermont, DR.. r. B. Sprague OF
Rhode Island, Rev. Russell L. Hall, d
D., of Connecticut, Fl. n. Lathrop
George f. Copeland, Rev. James j. Dun
lap, Geo. w. Coleman, Arthur w. Rob
inson of Massachusetts.
The opening session will be held Tues
day afternoon, Oct. II, with the usua
opening exercises, welcomes, responses
etc. There will also be two addresses al
this session, the speakers to be announced
later. Tuesday evening the theme will
be Good citizenship" Wednesday will
be State day and quiet hour meetings
will be held In the morning at the State
headquarters. The program for The
week Ia an attractive one.
Special rates will be secured from al
points in New England, the railroads co
operating heartily in the plan for bring
ing the Endeavorers of New England to-
gether In Boston.
As there Is to be no International con.
vention next year, this gathering will
take the place of the larger conventions
and in influence and interest promises tC
be the equal of many of those meetings
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30
called Roosevelt \ "Fakir".

w. w. Bowers was in Congress from
California when Theodore Roosevelt
was member of the civil service
commission. Mr.. Bowers had some
trouble with the civil service commits
sion, and in q San Diego interview
expressed the opinion that civil service
was fake, and that one Roosevelt, a
young man 10 the commission, was a
"fakir".
Mr.. Bowers WAS made collector of
San Diego by President Mckinley,
His name came up before President
Roosevelt for appointment. Russell
Z. Allen of San Diego, who wanted
the place, brought to Washington a
file OF the San Diego paper in which
the interview was printed and showed
1t to the President, Mr.. Roosevelt
read the interview carefully and then
said:
81 shall reappoint Mr.. Bowers. He
is good official. His personal opinions
of me II years ago have nothing to do
with the case"
Mr.. Bowers was reappointed.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30
ADDreciatiYe.

Everyone is gratitied with words Of
appreciation or commentator, and the
publishers Of the REPORTER are not
exceptional in this regard. The follow
ing quotation from letter received
from Rev. j. A. Jones, so long a
favorite pastor of the Congregational
Church at Norridgewock, and now of
l05 Center Ave, Plymouth, Pa. is in
this direction, and he has our thanks
for his kind words:
I'VE feel that we cannot get along
even in Penn, without your excellent
paper, The SOMERSET REPORTER
Please find cash for the paper. Send
to address above. Hope you are all
well, highest success
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30
Gen. Robert l.. Lee,
Skowhegan, Me.


In the South there ha. been notable
celebration of the anniversary ~ the Dir h
II Gen. Robert L. Lee. The anniversary
fell on the 18th. which VAS Sunday. and
many sermons were preached commem-
orative Of the lost leader. On Monday
more formal festival otseryances were
had Ia many places, and il some Of the
chief cities there were addresses by dis
tinguished persons. Al the present time
Lees birthday is legal holiday in six
Southern States Florida. Georgia. North
Carolina, South Csrolins. Virginia AID
Alabama. 1t can now here be regarded
as an unnatural thing that. 30 long a.
there is "a numerous body Of survivors Of
the confederate States armies. the me ~
DRY Of Lee shall be held in afirctionafe
veneration. Nor would il portend any
harm 10 the Union if thu custom should
b. kept up by the following generation.
We may understand the regard 10 which
Lee is held a. great soldier aud as one
who sacrificed much Ia following what
he esteemed TO be the way Of duty ard
patriotism. As time passes, il will not
be so much the cause that he served as
his personal character and his rank As a
great American that Will command this
testimonial.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30

Denmark is feeling just now a sharp
pinch of poverty, and his will make 1t
all the easier for her to part with her
West Indian possessions. They have
been steadily losing investment, cost
ing IN expenditure above revenue about
two hundred thousand dollars year
Easy access to the American market for
sugar will be the quick salvation Of ST.
Croix an DIST. Thomas. Time was when
the Danish planters sold their sugar
crops at great prices in Europe and lived
like princes, but their trade was killed
by the bounty.fed beet sugar OF the con-
tinent, and now, like the Cubans, they
must dispose of their cane product in
this country or not at all. Free sugar
will he as great boon to them as it has
been to Porto Rico and Hawaii.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30

Maine Sportsman No less an author
ity on craftsmanship than our Sports
mai President, Theodore Roosevelt, said
at the annual meeting OF the Vermont
Fish and Game League, that the laws IN
force for the preservation of the fish and
game OF this country were essentially
democratic. He said that it was not
commonly understood in that light, bur
II Is nevertheless fact, that were il not
for these laws the masses would soon bt
unable to find sport for their rod and
gun. Otherwise, there would come =
time when only the wealthy could afford
to enjoy hunting and fishing. The poor
er citizen would be denied the privilege
altogether. The imposition of a tax
would, sooner or later, make of ths
grand old State rich mans paradise,
and the small tax imposed al first would,
ere long, yield To the demands for 8
larger and still larger, until he would be
Yenturesome indeed, who would dare 10
encroach upon the expensive privileges
Of the aristocracy. From fish anC
game democracy, which it il now Is IN
the truest and best sense, Maine the
paradise Of all true sportsmen. would
pass to a fish and game arstocraeY thai
would be limited to the country's loo. &c
those who, by virtue of fortunes smiles
or able ancestors in the financial field.
had more dollars than their neighbors
who in many other ways might be far
superior, and far more desirable as pro-
tectors of the fish and game Of Maine.
Long may Maine continue as democratic
In this respect as the honored chief ex
ecutive of this nation.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30

There is a lot OF aggravation when one
tries 10 raise chickens by putting egg,
under hens 1t is much ike the luck @
an old gentleman we once knew. NH
his pear trees. They id not bear an
fruit. the boys stole them, they roesd
before he could get them to market The
marketmen were not willing TO PAY a
fair price for them. and then they tailed
and did not pay at all. Thus he lost
each crop five times. Vet when We
Ca led upon him at the proper season he
usually had a few good peas tor a good
little boy, that could sympMhile with
his troubles Peace 10 his ashes A
noble city block stands very near where
his trees grew, and We hope the owners
do not have as much trouble with their
tenants. But the hens vii. not sit when
they are wanted to, the eggs are infertile,
the'chickens get lousy or die of disease.
and when few manage TO live they are
worth but a small price and the producer
is fortunate il he sells TO man wNo pays
what he agreed TO pay.-American GU
tlvator
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30

The Connecticut tobacco growers
have been on to Washington aud told
the Senate committee that their industry
will be ruined if concessions are made
to Cuban products, srd il i said they
have solidified the Connecticut deli ga
ton against any reduction of The duty
on tobacco. The beet sugar men have
very strong hold on Western cor
gressmen, aud so it tegius to look as
If the chances of Cuta's getting any
concessions were not very brilliant. As
the Hartford Couraut points out, the
fight that these two interests are
making against the recommendations
Of the President and Secretary Root Is
likely eventually TO do the protected
interests much harm, especially if il Is
successful
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30
Thousands Sent Into Exile.

Every year large number of poor
sufferers whose lungs are sore and racked
with coughs are urged to go to another
climate. But this is costly and not al.
ways sure. Don't be an exile when DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
will cure YOU at home. It's the most
infallible medicine for coughs, colds and
all throat and lung diseases on earth.
The first dose brings relief. Astounding
cures result from persistent use. Trial
bottles free at F. II. Wings drug store
Price SOC and 81 90. Every bottle guar
an eed
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30
BEYOND DOUBT
These Facts Must Convince EVER
SEOwhegan Reader,

Tbs+ ub;,L t,1l.u.. ,e +ba
experience OF d resident OF
Skowbeu40 Trrrr1nljtv can
''"' N-N.9s 3ooH' ss'e 9s'1O ''iNi III
because + can eas.Iy be in
,..s.;o..sa
80 9'>
Mr. Louis Weston. corner ga lraad
street aud POPLAR street. saws. My
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30
A Deep NJ YsterY.

1t is a mystery why women endure
backache, headache, nervousness, sleep.
lessness, melancholy, falnting and
dizzy spells v hen thousands have proved
that Electric Bitters will quickly cure
such troubles. 81 suffered for years
with kidney troubles writes Mrs.
Phebe Cherley of Peterson, Ia. land a
lame back panied me So | could not
dress myself. but Electric Bitiers wholly
cured me, and, although - years old, I
now am able to do al my Homework. y
1t overcomes constipation, improves
appetite, gives perfect health. Only SOC
at +. H Wings drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30
Gard of Thanks.

MIR. Samuel Dixon and family wish
to extend their sincere thanks for the
kindness shown them by the employees
of the American Wooden Co. and
Skowhegan Pulp Co., az well as kind
neighbors and friends, at the time of
the recent loss of MIR. Dixon's arm.
Skowhegan, Jan. %, 1901.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30
II Clrciles the Globe.

The fame of Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
as the best in the world, extends round
the earth. It's the only perfect healer
of cuts, corns, burns, bruises, sores,
scalds, boils, ulcers, felons, aches,
pains and all skin eruptions. Only in.
fallible pile cure. 25c a box at +. II.
Wings drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30
Gard of Thanks.

We hereby express our thanks to oui
neighbors and friends, for their kindness
aud assistance at the time of the death
and funeral of our mother, Mrs. Sarah
Jewell.
FRANK +. JEWELL.
EUGENE s. JEWELL.
GEORGE X. JEWELL.
IRENE w. JEWELL.
East Madison, Jan. "a, 1902.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30

The directors Of the census, Saturday,
gave out a statement regarding the
growth of suburban population north
and south which shows the following
facts: The large cities, taken collective
lv, are growing nearly twice as fast as
the rest of the country. The per cent of
population of the northern States living
in large cities is nearly three times AS
great as the corresponding per cent in
the south; the north has a rate of in
crease no greater than that of the south.
The large cities In the north are growing
much faster than those OF the same size
in the south but that this difference Is
balanced by an extremely rapid growth
Of small towns and cities in the south
and especially by the high rate of IN.
crease of southern rural population. The
statement says these results seem para
doxical but are correct.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30

We the undersigned do hereby agree
to refund the money on so cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of tar if il
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded. 6mo4,
F. w. Buchanan. Geo. E. Sampson.
q. r. Fogg, w. II. Fuller, F. II. Wing
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30
Blown to Atoms

The old idea that the body sometimes
needs powerful, drastic, purgative pill
has been exploded; for DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, which are perfectly harmless
gently stimulate liver and bowels to eT-
pei poisonous matter, cleanse the sys-
tenn and absolutely cure constipation
and sick headache Only 25c at F. II.
Wings drug store
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30
Hood Farm Remedies

iost Successful in the Treatment u al
Diseases u stock Prepared by &. l.
Hood Co, Lowell. Mas. and Originated
by Ar Hood. who b. both Thoroughly
Educated Pharmacist aid Il large Owner
ard Experienced Breeger II Inc St9ek
In Constant T. 80 at H9a3 Iarm WheH
Required Different EefHriIr- Tor Dif
fnrL-.-. l. "a go
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30

The receipts for the year including
cash on hand at the beginning OF the
year and amount raised by loan aggre-
gated $47 ,435,l5.
The principal sources of revenue
were, town taxes, $l2, 45l, 81; planta-
ton taxes, 1861 90; state tax on
unineorporated places, $3,O5S, 36; road
taxes in organized plantations, g., 220, 10
fines imposed by sdpreme court, munic-
ipal courts and trial justices, 81 93S, 05.
Some of the larger items of expendi-
lures were: Court, Jail and general
expenses, $1,917,16; support of prls-
oners, 81 ,434, Is; bills of costs, County
Commissioners court, $l,5s2,58; same
Supreme court, SS,l99,77; officers
salaries, $2,9l6,55; maintenance of
roads in organized plantations, $3,339,-
Sc; paid State treasurer tax on planta-
tions collected by county, 81 sos, OF
traverse jurors, 2,871 80; grand jurors
S84l 80; Sheriffs bills, $l,3G6, 95; paid
on loan, $4,000.
The number of prisoners committed
to Jail during the year was SO, fol
otfenses as follows Breaking and
entering, 4; intoxication, Al; larceny,
B.; assault, 8; adultery, / tramping
II; selling liquor, 4; killing deer, 2
fraud, ,; murder, |; Illegal fishing,
bastardy, l. Board was furnished il
the jail for 575 weeks 6 days at 500
per week
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30
Republican State Committee

A meeting of the Republican State
committee was held at Augusta, Friday
evening, Eleven counties out of the Is
in the State were represented, 10 by
members of the committee and one by
proxy.
Portland was decided upon as the
place for holding the State convention.
1t will take place in City hall in that
city on Wednesday, June II, at 2 p. m.
Hon. N. P. Noble of Phillips will pre-
side. The representation will be based
upon the guberBatorial vote of 1900
The following gentlemen and the coun.
ties they represented were present:
Androscoggin, Seth M. Carter, Auburn
Cumberland, George NJ. Seders, Port.
land; Kennebec, Byron Boyd, Augusta
Knox, Ruel Robinson, Camden; Lincoln
AloDzo R. Nickerson, Boothbay Harbor
Penobscot, F. M. Simpson; Piscataquis
s. j. Chadoourne; Sagadahoc, S. w
Carr; Waldo, A. |. Brown, Belfast
Washington, George a. Menshre, Cal
ais; York, Charles NJ Moses, Biddeford
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30

DIR. Day in his flood Papers" says
that tea still proves a highly priced
boon to millions. Cheap teas are dear
at any price. The high grade Chase &
Sanborn teas are the finest of any i'm
ported to this country. This fact lie
worth knowing.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30
Has Many Virtues.

For cuts, burns and bruises Dewitt
Witch Hazel save is unequalled. Draws
out the fire, stops the pain, soon heals
the wound. Beware of dangerous coun
terfeits. sue cure for piles Geo f
Sampson,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30

See won.-Tess--"f accepted Jack Timmid
last night" Jess-"O! I'm SO glad" Tess
Are you, reallyf' Jess-"Yes. | bet him q
box OF gloves that you would"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30
hood Farnn MlIk FeYer Cure

lluta.=sed schmidt Treatment Com
pirts 5 positive cur. =aEa- 'Ae most
yallat.e caHs. Can b. s4afes.il = ad-
nius-errt after COW is glasa-. 4.4-. "
Ir..L.-. a...er-nnln ne.dnl =
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30
Terms of Courts.

Supreme Judicial:-The third Tuesday in March,
and september and fourth Tuesday in December Civil
and CnminalA @ "a
Probate;-The second Tuesday of each month";
County Commissioner The first Tuesday In
March and August and the second Tuesday in Decem-
Der.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30
Not In Politics.

In reply to a letter written to Gen.
Nelson A. Miles by George y. Wash
burn, president OF the Common W ealth
Club OF Massachusetts, formerly of the
Bryan Club, the general answers as fol-
lows:
Ny Dear Mr.. Washburn-Your favor
of the 18th inst, reached me today.
You desire nfol nation as TO the truth
or falsity of the newspaper reports from
Washington, making me an active candi-
date for the presidency. | deeply regret
these reports. Like many others in the
past they are absolutely unauthorized.
They do not emanate from myself or
from nv friends anc | trust the public
will not be mlsled from them. ! have
not been and am not now a seeker for
presidential honors. Ny ambition has
ever been TO faithfully serve my country
in whatever sphere duty may have die.
tatOd and this will be my sole purpose
In the future.
Very sincerely yours,
Nelson A. Miles.
Admiral Schley follows General Miles
in denying that he is in politics. AT the
banquet in his honor in Chicago, last
Saturday, he said:
81 desire to say most emphatically
that | have no desire to be other than a
sailor. | have no aspiration for any
civil office, however high it may be.
My one ambition has been to serve you
faithfully, loyalty, devotedly (applause. }
and il have succeeded In doing that the
measure of my ambition is full aud my
only other ambition is that | may retain
for the rest of the years that may be
vouchsafed for me your love, your es-
TEEN and your respect. [ would not
care to jeopardize that by seeking or &C
cepting any office where should be con.
demned to follow always, rather than tC
remain in the one profession that | have
chosen where there are occasionally
opportunities to lead. That | want tt
say to you all from the bottom of my
heart and With absolute earnestness oil
meaning"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30

THERE are so many Teas offered for
L sale that one is confused which to
buy. The simplest plan is to remember
the name Of the largest distributors Of
high-grade teas in the world - Chase &
Sanborn. In every leading city in Europe
and Asia they will tell you that Chase &
Sanborn distribute most Of the high
grade tea grown in China, Japan and
India. Then why not merely remember
the name, Chase & Sanborn, and ask
for their tea.
ORIoFF(F omosO olon)
|
1 RANCH
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30
SOMERSET REPORTER,
A Weekly Republican Newspaper,
SKowHEGAN, MAINE.
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk OF Courts:
WILLIAM 1. SEEKiEs, .Skowhegan
County Attorney:
GEORGE W. COVER, ................ =. Skowhegan
Judge OF Probate:
EDWARD F. DANFoRTH,. .................Sk owhesan
Register of Probate
NATHAN FOWLER. ........ ............ Skowhegan
Register OF Deeds;
LLEwELLYN GOODWIN, ........,..........Sko whegan
Treasurer:
< L. PATTsN,' '.s'............. .Skowhegan
Sheriff and Jailer;
FRANK P PKHRELL. ... Skowhe an
DEPUTIES &C. +. Duren, Fairfield F. l.. Harding.
dadison; S.W. He1nok, Harmony; c. b. Haskell
pittsheld; +. 5. Parsons, No Arson; r. S.
Williams, Hartland; Hiram NJ. Waugh Starks;
;haIles r. Ham, Bingham, F. F. Caswell, New
Portland Sidney I: Baker, Scion; Calvin II
ZONES, Athens; Chas. w. Farrand So. Norrdgewock
W. Guy Pennell. Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30

County Commissioners:
ALoNzo SMITH, Convie, Post Office, Revere) -
~ fJoHs METcALF. New Portland.
MmToN l.. MERRILL, St Adams
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-30

For ee~s tAa' have previously aborted
aud those thdt -hD~ 4Igu- u abortion.
STRENGTHENS TIE organs - bold fEtus.
81 aHl - -
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-12-16

Lawrence avenue TO Katie Wendell. The
price paid was $3.50.
L. a. SaIter, editor of the Carmen Head
light, and son Clarence visited over Sun
day with the family of 4. L. Salter. 81
East Central avenue.
Mr.. J. n Covault of this city left Sun
day morning over the Rock Island for
Hartford City, Ind. to take care Of his
father. who is not expected 10 live.
Marriage licenses were issued yester-
day by Judge Wilson to Criss Dillman,
age %, OF Wichita. and Edith NJ. Bows,
age -, of Caldwell; John Reece. age q,
and Lizzie Stone, age "A, both of Wich-
ita.
c. NJ Keyes, having sold his farm
near Blackwell has moved his family
to this city. He will spend the winter in
looking for a business opening and Will
make his home with his father-in-law,
F. w. Beckmyer.
The friends of DR.. Johnson. for the
past fifteen years the weather man here
viii be pleased to know that he is not
to leave the city. He has resigned his
position in the weather bureau and viii
cast his fortunes with Wichita.
Although Wichita has grown to the
proportions of a city, its people have
not ceased to be neighbOrly. Sunday
morning when a widow living on Indiana
avenue arose she discovered that the
neighbors had gathered and shoveled all
the snow from her walks and porch.