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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06
CHAPTER III.

Jones and Merrick were full Of fight,
work in the service of the community
came to them not without it's advan-
tages.
And the way they badgered those
castaways from society was really a
caution-not a head escaped punish
nlent, and some received such double
dose that they grew ratified.
The result was a foregone conclu-
sion, since heads never could be in
the same class with clubs. And in
less than a minute the friends had
their enemies on the run, utterly de-
moralized by the vigorous treatment
given.
Without attempting pursuit, the two
friends made the best of their way
TO their hotel
Naturally both of them were eager
to see what manner of document had
fallen into their possession, but 1t was
too public place to serve as council
chamber, so Jones proposed retiring to
his den on an upper floor. where no
one would be apt to disturb them.
They were in the act of ascending
when an attache of the establishment
touched Mark upon the shoulder,
spoke few words and handed him a
card.
Jones saw his friend stand irrcso-
lutte, as though hardly knowing what
to do.
At the same time he could not but
notice that the card was such as ladies'
use for calling.
IN come up presently, my '!ear fell
low-third stage, number eighty-seven.
Good-give me five minutes or So"
And as Jones climbed the stairs in
preference to using the lift, he chanc-
ed to glance through the open door OF
the hotel parlors, and beheld vision
in white, seated on a divan a woman
so entrancingly beautiful that any
man might be pardoned for bowling at
her shrine upon the slightest encour-
agement
Jones merely gave one of his little
whistles that seemed to express mis-
feelings so completely. For the charn-
er was the Princess Olgavitch,
whom a wretched fate had that day
thrown across Mark Merrick's path
under most peculiar circumstances,
which were of a nature to arouse
within her certain feelings she had
laughed at in others. Jones did not
enjoy the sight of it a bit. He knew
the character of the Continental Lur-
line, and how INSCRIPTIONS she had
always been in playing with the hottest
of human passions.
Meanwhile Merrick entered the par
lor. He had reasons of his own for
granting the lady's request for an in
terview as soon as she came in.
His curiosity had been aroused by
a few words written in French upon
her card.
"A matter of great Importance
She began by thanking him over
again for his generous and manly sue
cor of the morning. Merrick raised
his hand in protest, shaking his curly
head as though declaring he had done
nothing that deserved such high
praise.
"Ah, you talk as though you were
a member of the cars court, so stud
led. so diplomatic. But | must not
find fault Then, monsieur, listen,
you and your friend are in danger
Ito be continued.)
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06
Artificial Diamonds,

The Chemiker Zeitung describes
some experiments in the making OF ar
tificial diamonds. Carbon was heated
in an atmosphere of inert gas in an
iron flask raised to a high tempera-
ture by the electric arc. Bits the size
of a pea were obtained having the
hardness and crystalline form of
diamond. The crystals have a gray
tint that makes them worthless for
jewelry, but their use in drills seems
to be promising. A French chemist
has made minute diamonds by heating
pure carbon under pressure.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06
Eagles to Draw A,rshIps.

A German genius thinks he has
solved the problem of steering a bal
loon. He says an eagle has sufficient
strength to draw balloon and he has.
shown in a pamphlet how the bird can
be harnessed and hitched to an air
ship. 1t does not appear that he has:
shown how to steer the eagles.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06
New French Lighthouse.

The newest lighthouse on the French
coast shows beam visible at a dis
lance of thirty-nine nautical miles in
clear weather. 1t is situated on the
Isle Verge, off the French coast, to-
the northeast of Ushant, the lantern
being 244 feet above the sea level
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06
Remembered Many Friends in VIII;

Col. Blanton Duncan, wealthy Ken
tuckian, who died in California recent
ly, left a peculiar will. Twenty-one
Kentuckians are named as legatees,
among them being Col. John B. Castle
man, Senator ]. C. S. Blackburn and
Alb All Sam, Chinaman Of Louisville,
who long had been firm friend of Mr..
Duncan. Each of the legatees receives
$1,000. The total number of legatees IS
sixty-eight. some of whom live In Eu-
rope.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

II you are troubled with constiJa-
ton, indigestion or malaria get DC
or $1.00 bottle of DR.. Caldwell's (La1a-
tive) Syrup Pepsin. 1t is guaranteed
TO cure you.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

Hundreds of dealers say the extra
quantity and superior quality of Def
ance Starch is fast taking place of all
other brands. Others say they cannot
sell any other starch.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

You never hear any one complain
about Defiance Starch" There is
none to equal it in quality and guam
tity, lG ounces, 10 cents. Try it now
and save your money.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

Never has medicine made such phe-
nomenal cures and received so many
high Endorsements as DR.. Caldwell's
UaxativeO Syrup Pepsin-the cure for
all diseases of the stomach.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

To Cure A Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets AL
druggist refund inoneyif it fails to cure. 25c-
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible
medicine for coughs and colds-N W. SAMUEL,
Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb. II, 1900.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

customed to having such victims rs
they chose to honor with their at
tention throw up their hands in in
glorious surrender.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

Freckles are real, which is more
than can sometimes be said of bushes.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

Remember that man may be a
dwarf and still be every inch a gentle
man.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

In the game of bridge you don't al
ways have a walk
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

An undertaken never has occasion to
do the same job more than once.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

Defiance Starch is guaranteed big
gest and best or money refunded. i,
ounces, 10 cents. Try it now.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

Shopworn heiresses are seldom
picked up on the. matrimonial bargain
counter.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

A divorce always attracts more at
tention IT, a marriage
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

Fortunate is the man who is on the
long side of the collar button market
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

Truth never lodges up an alley, no
matter whom it meets
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

The mint julep crop is one that never
fails.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

If you want your wife to act like an
angel treat her line one.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

A bachelors advice is wasted on a
married man
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

The typewriter is not responsible
for all the machine-made poetry.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

A bachelor says a woman can talk
twice as fast as they can think.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

The milk of human kindness isn't
put up in bottles.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

SEQ A WEEK AND EXPENSES
to men with rig 10 introduce our Pc'lliEy goods.
send stp Juvelle Mfg Co., Dept ID, Parsons, Kan.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

Sometimes a mans bad luck is due
to his reputation.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
For children teething softens the gums. reduces in
fammaliUn. aays pain, wind colo. &c aDCttle.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

DON'T SPOIL YOUR CLOTHES.
Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them
white as snow. All grocers DC. q package.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1902-06-06

Halls Catarrh euro
Is taken internally. Price, 75c.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-13
Mr.. Hanscom's Case.

The governor and council, at its meet
ing in Augusta last Wednesday, denied
the petition of Rev. S. L. Hanscom,
who asked to be made sheriff of Han
cock county. A report of the proceed
ings at this hearing may be found in
our news columns.
Whether Mr.. Hansc IN will take his
case to the supreme court by bill In
equity, is not yet known. He announ.
ces that he Is in the hands OF his friends
go far as other action is concerned,
which We interpret that If funds suf-
ticient to carry on the case are provided
he is willing to proceed further.
One thing the vote for Mr.. Hanscom
made very clear, and that is that a very
large minority of the voters of this
county have declared at the polls that they
emphatlcally favor strict and Impair
tial enforcement of the prohibitory law,
and this is contingent that will have
to be Ieckoned with two years hence
if the party In power does not interpret
correctly the handwriting on the wall.
-Flls,corth american.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-13

view Of the village and manufactures
are obyainable while the nearness Of
the location to the manufacturing
plants, stamps the location of
the lots as most desirable. There are
about 100 Of these lots marked off, all
Of good size, and five streets have been
laid cut With the introduction Of the
increased horse power 10 the industries
of the village which will be made pos
sbls by the utilization Of the power at
the 30.mile rips and its transmission 70
this place electrically, the town must
Of a necessity take on boom.
supt A. H Burse of the Pittsfeld
water works and sewers has had a very
busy season now nearing its close. Mr.
Burse speaks Of the increase in water
services the past year as within four Of
those of last year, and that there is
coed probability that this year will
fully equal last before the work is COM
pleted. The revenue from the water
this year, bringing it up to over 1900.
In addition to the work done upon the
Introduction Of services and repairs
upon the water system, there has been
about 1900 feet OF new sewer laid this
year Mr.. Burse states that on several
streets the citizens are clanoring for
the Introduction Of sewers and that as
soon as these are put in II will mean
number OF additional services for the
water works system. He says that the
large trunk sewer, Constructed of Is
iuch pipe, has done even better than
WAS anticipated This sewer was built
last year and for distance of about
5000 feet. The upper end OF this trunk
sewer has received an addition of about
300 feet the present season and Mr..
Burse states that it ought to be con.
tinued about 1000 feet farther in order
to convene those who need it.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-13
ONLY ONE.
They Have a Unique Record in SkOW-
hegan as we'll as Elsewhere.

Tbo raaIar COR o,I,, I'D
-.2.1-.#-J,....l..-L g.
one l9IIiSu9 "iIIOll Llol 81 .
local PROOF OF It's merits ana
second demonstrates beyond
douht that when II cures the
81. :. .o-,,,a,. pao5
-
'llls'
j. A. pealey, tailoring and gents fur
nishinGs, % Water street, residence
Pleasant street corner OF summer, says; =
prior TO the winter OF le9i l had at
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-13
Hood Farm Lininent
For Man and Beast.

The unequalled external remedy for
sprains, swellings, lameness, intiamma-
tions, and all aches and pains where a
soothing, stimulating and strengthening
liniment is required.
Best Wash for Race or Work Horses
is made by putting two tablespoonful
Hood Farm Linment in quart OF water,
Keeps horses sleek and glossy
A first class liniment." c. NJ. WINCH,
Barre, VT
BEST all round Eminent l ever used"
G, I. MCNALLY, Groveton, n II.
Best on the market for taking soreness
out OF horses" c. II. GORDON, trainer for
II II. Warren f. Daniel, Franklin, \, II.
"A good clean preparation to use {,
L. BLAKELY, 343 Winthrop St. Medford,
Mass, farmer for Gen. 5, c. Lawrence,
Prices, 25c., Soc, 81 and s.. Gallon 81.
For sale by FRANK w. BUcKNAM, Show
Shegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-13
Will inve stIpate.

A remarkable case comes 10 light at
Elizabeth, W. Va. An old man there
by name of q. W Roberts mad long suf-
fered with incurable cancer Every
body believed his case hopeless until he
used Electric Bitters and applied Buck
lens Arnica Salye. The treatment
cured him completely. Now everybody
who knows of II is investigating Electric
Bitters. 1t exerts mighty power to ex-
pei biiiousness, Kidney and Liver
troubles and it's a wonderful tonic for
run down systems. Don't fail to try il.
Only SOC. Satisfaction guaranteed by
Geo. Z. Sampson, Druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-13
First National Thanksgiving.

New England has observed Thanks
giving Day from the days of the Pill.
grims, but as National festival its
observance is of comparatively recent
origin.
President Lincoln issued the first
National Thanksgiving proclamation,
Oct. 3, 1863 naming Nov. 26 as the day
Since that date, the last Thursday OF
November has been annually observed.
Following is the text of President Lin.
coins Proclamation:
A NATIONAL THANKSGIVING.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-13
4 Violent Attnek of croun Cured

Last winter an infant child OF mine
had Group in a violent FORM" says Elder
John ". Rogers a Christian Evangelist.
Of Filley, Mo. Il gave her few doses
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and in
short time all danger was past and the
child recovered This remedy not
ouly cures Group, but when gwen as
soon as the first symptoms appear, vi
prevent the attack. Il contains NJ
opium OF other harmful substance and
may be given as confidently to a baby as
to an adult. For sale by &. L Fogg.
skowhegan; l.. c. Williams, Athens !,
sullivan Newton, Jackman.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-13
A Gard,

We, the undersigned do hereby agree
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if
it fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee % cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
F W. BUCKNAM, F. H. WING,
GEO, E. SAMPSON. G.. II. FoGG,
w. II. FULLER.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-13

Mrs. WINsLows SoorHISG SYRUP has bee
used for over sixty years by millions of mother
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
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., 1902-11-13
AnNloms Moments.

Some of the most anxious hours of a
mothers life are those when the little
ones of the household have the Group.
There Is no other medicine SO effective
in this terrible malady as Foley's Honey
and Tar. 1t is household favorite for
throat and lung troubles, and as it con.
tains no opiates or other poisons, it can
be safely given. For sale by F. W.
Bucknam, Skowhegan; Geo. Cushing,
Madison
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-13

kenne5ec Journal: An important
feature in the Massachusetts returns is
the Socialist vote. This was about 80,
900. almost as large as the Democratic
vote in Maine in September. The Masss.
chusetts Socialist vote is 'hree times as
large as Il year ago and is about per
cent OF the total and il is significant
that it is drawn largely from the Dem
ocratic ranks.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-13

/ began didaetioaly; 1.-The fool and his
money" Are the salvation OF the indus
trious," interrupted the shrewd Promoter,
Little colds" neglected-thoussnds of lives
sacrificed every year. Dr. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup cures little colds-cures big colds, too
down to the very verge of consumption.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-13
County Commissioners:
ALoNLo SMITH, Comville, POST Office, Reyere)
JoHN METcALF, New Portland
MILTON L. MERRILL. ST Albani
Terma of Conrta.

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 Commissioner The first Tuesday In
March and August and the second Tuesday in Deem
her,
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-13
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk OF Courts:
WILLIAM T., SHEKiNs, .Skowhegan
County Attorney:
GEORGE W. COVER, ............,... Skowhegan
Judge Of Probate:
EDWARD F. DANFoRTH,. ................ .Skowhegan
Register Of Probate
NATHAN FOWLER. ........ .Skowhegan
Register OF Deeds:
LLEwELLYN GOODWIN, ...,............ .Skowheean
Treasurer:
Z. I. PATTBN,..... .Skowhegan
Sheriff and Jailer:
FRANK p, PENNELL.. =. -. Skowhe an
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-13
A Runaway Bicycle,

Terminated with an ugly cut on the
leg of J. B. Orner, Franklin Grove, III.
1t developed a stubborn ulcer unyield.
ing TO doctors and remedies for four
years. Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve
cured Its JUS, as good for Burns,
Scalds, Skin Eruptions and Piles. 25c
at Geo. f. SIMPSONS Drug store.
Won Blumer roaringl-"Who told you 10
put this paper on the wall2p Decorator
Your wife. sir" Won Pretty. isn't
it?"
Years OF suffering relieved IN single night.
Itching piles yield al once TO the curative prop
critics of Doan's Ointment. Never fails At any
drug store 50 cents
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-13

DEPUTiHs:-C. E. Duren Fairheld; F. L. Harding,
Madison; S, W. Herrick Harmony; c. B. Haskell,
Pttsfeld; F. S. Parsons, No. Anson; K. S.
Williams, Hartland; Hiram NJ Waugh, Starks
Charles F. Ham, Bingham; F. F. Caswell. New
Portland; Sidney T. Baker, Scion; Calvin H.
ZONES, Athens Chas. W. Farrand, So. Noridgewock
W. Guy Pennel, Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-13
RULES OF THE CONTEST.

cont he nole thai
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a
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-27
HAVE you ANY OF THESE.
Symptoms Of Very Common Trouble

There is no disease so common in
the United States as catarrh because it
appears in so many forms and attacks
so many different organs.
1t is Il common mistake to suppose
that catarrh is confined to the nose and
throat. Any Inflammation of the mu-
cous membrane wherever located ac-
companied by abnormal secretions, is
catarrh. Catarrh of stomach or blad-
der or intestines is nearly as common
rs nasal catarrh and much more seri-
Gus although it is true that stomach
catarrh ard catarrh of other internal
organs is the result of neglected nasal
Catarrh.
a new remedy has recently appeared
which so far as tested seems to be re-
markably effective in promptly cur
ing catarrh. wherever located. The
preparation is sold by druggists gener-
ally under the name of Stuart's Catarrh
Tablets and in addition to being very
palatable and convenient, possesses ex-
traordinary merit. in many cases giving
Immediate relief from the coughing.
hawking and constant clearing of the
throat and head, those symptoms with
which everyone is familiar who has
ever suffered from colds in the head
and throat.
Catarrh is simply continuation of
these symptoms until the trouble be-
comes chronic and grows gradually
worse from year to year.
! Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are COM
posed of Blood root red gum and SINH
! lar antiseptics and catarrh specifies,
from which it will be seen that no Sc
/ cret is made of the ingredients and also
that no mineral poisons are used. as is
| the case with many well known catarrh
medicines.
For catarrh of the nose. throat. bron-
| chial tubes, for catarrh of the stomach.
| intestines or bladder no preparation is
so safe and gives such rapid and per-
manent results as Stuart's Catarrh
| Tablets.
/ All druggists sell them at soc. for full
, sized package. You can use them with
assurance that you will not contract
| the cocaine or morphine habit as the
results from this catarrh cure are ap-
parent from the first days use.
dec23-27
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-12-27

ton from $3.50 to $3.50 in debt to the
tailor. This must. on a second lieuten-
ants pay. be worked out by slow de-
grees. IT, meanwhile, the newly made
officer has contracted an ill-considered
marriage, the percentage Of his possible
savings is shaved down to the narrow
est limit. For a while he can endure
the extra burden without complaint.
but when mail after mail brings dun
ming letters sometimes ACCOMPANIED nv
threats of a report to the department.
the thing begins to wear on his nerves .
and no officer, old or young, whose mind
is harass with cares and his nights
made sleepless with wondering how he
is going to work out of private troubles.
can do full justice to the exacting du-
ties demanded of him by the Govern
ment.
Probably the department authorities
would not feel so strongly on this point
if the attention they owe to other and
larger interests We're not diverted So
much of the time to the Individual mis-
fortunes of junior officers. Such cases
excite the sympathy of senators and rep
resentatives, who perhaps remember
early struggles of their own; they do not
pause to re fleet that an army officer.
when he seeks his commission abdica te,
the liberty he would have enjoyed as a
civilian, and consecrates himself to life
profession hedged about with numberless
limitations. The congressman whose
heart is stirred descends upon the de-
partment full of faith that persuasion
and appeal will do what logic cannot: :
and the longer the secretary of war or
the adjutant general holds out. the
greater the waste of public time on both
sides. The present move against rash
matrmony is a move in the direction of
governmental economy and good admins
tration not less than of military dis
c;pline.
Nothing marks more clearly the differ
ence between army and navy than this
matter or the obstrusion of the private
and domestic affairs of individual officers
upon the attention of the department.
Army officers who got their drill in the
old. hard school and at time when
military science was not regarded oy
anybody on a picnic, criticise thei.
brethren with severe comparisons. No
naval officer, they say, seems young
or inexperienced in life as to ignore TIE
fact that when he dons his epaulettea
he bows the same pair of shoulders 10
all the responsibilities which Sc with tn"
uniform. 1t is Il very uncommon thing,
indeed to hear in the navy of such a
case as that which furnishes text for
tHeSe lines. oll tnS OtneF mana. IL Is not
at all rare to see a naval officer return
ing from tour of distant duty to greet
a child whom he has never seen, though
it has already reached with both tongue
and feet. a companionable age. At very
remote intervals one hears of a naval
SubalteIn Quarreling with his billet, or
sending Il great man to beg him off from
a threatened separation from his family.
Both the officer and his wife seem to
face all the possibilities frankly when
they decide To link their fortunes. And
the start that this gives them in their
new career. while it is not infallible as
preventive, is one of the best assur-
2nces Of the husbands ability to keep
out of trouble.-Boston Transcript.