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The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01

One of the last, but not the least, of
the fall fairs will be the Dorothes Dix
annual fair which is to be held at Har-
mony hall, Hampden, October IA and 10.
The object is to raise funds for trans
forming the old, run-out, rock farm
where Miss Dix was born into a memo
rial park. The association invites all
friends who would honor virtue and
patriotism to aid the cause
Secretary shaw, having encountered
an unusual obstacle in carrying out his
policy of largely increasing the federal
deposits in national banks, has resumed
refunding operations. He has found
these deposits are having serious diff
Guilty in obtaining long term bonds of
the 2 per cent issues, which are usually
furnished as security for deposits. The
same trouble has presented itself TO
bankers wishing to increase their issues
of currency.
Prince Alert, the pacing hero OF a
hundred races and the champion of a
score of half mile tracks, went against
the worlds pacing record of l SO held
by Dan Patch, and beat it decisively st
the Empire City track last week and
paced the mile in 157. The big
event Friday, at the Empire City
track, New York, was the effort of
the champion gelding, Major Delmar, to
beat his own record of 2. .00t, and to beat
the worlds record of minutes, held by
Lou Dillon. He trotted most wonder
full mile and in game but firing finish
shot the wire in record time. On SUBJ
sequent trial the following day, he
trotted the mile in minutes fiat.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
East SkoWhegan

Farmers are nearly done harvesting
and potatoes are nice large ones. Corn
and beans almost a failure. There will
be little pig corn for the slo, and the
next thing in order is to gather the apples
of which there will be good crop. Early
fall apples are already sept to market.
Horace Mason cut and bound four and
one-half acres of corn for Henry Richard
son, one day last week.
Mrs. Loverly, daughter of A. Richard
son. started for her home in Auburn,
Friday, and expected to stop over night
in Fairfield and reach home Saturday
after two weeks visit at her old home and
vicinity.
There was little shower Sunday night
just enough to lay the Dust
We are glad to learn that the Wesser-
runsett bridge is nearly completed.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
Brighton.

Clara Decker is visiting in WaterviIle
and Portl,nd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfonso Roberts OF
Greenvil,e visited relatives in town, sever
al days last week.
!. N. Hayden went to Cornvile, Fri
day, with load of goods for Ernest
Fowler who is moving to Madison Bridge.
Will Allen of Wellington and Mr..
Dorothy of Charlestown were in town,
last week, buying cattle.
Charlie Huntington of Blanchard was
in town, last week, hiring woodsmen for
Geo. Stacy to work on Marble Brook.
The two bridges are nearly completed.
The stone work is done by Clement
Hight Of Harmony.
Gilber, Forbus is working for Geo.
Snow of Mercer.
Ora Hayden is at work for F. T. Far
rim.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
Saves TWO From Death,

"Our little daughter had an almost ia
tai attack of whooping cough and bron-
chitis," writes Mrs. W c. Haviland, of
Armonk, n Y, "but when all other re-
medies failed, we saved her life with DR..
Kings New Discovery. Our niece, who
had Consumption in an advanced stage,
also used this wonderful medicine and
to-day she is perfectly we'll" Desperate
throat and lung diseases yield to DR..
Kings New Discovery as to no other me-
dicine on earth. Infallible for Coughs
and Colds. SOC and 81 90 bottles guar
anteed by Geo. E. Sampson. Trial bot
ties free.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
MILO ma is not mere digestive tht

MILO ma is not a mere digestive that
simply gives temporary relief.
While it helps the food to digest, it al
80 has a positive strengthening action up
on the digestive organs and puts the
whole system in proper physical condi-
tion 1t restores power to the nerves Of
the stomach and in this way gives that
important organ the power to digest food.
In this way natural flesh is regained and
health restored
Remember that you risk nothing IN
buying Milo ma. The bond protects you
so that ifit fails to give the desired fleet,
F. w. Bucknam will return your mooey
without question and without argument
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
Pittsheld.

Mrs. J. Newbergin and daughter
Geneva Of Lewiston have been visiting
relatives and old friends in town. They
returned home Monday. Mrs. Newber-
gin has been away from Pittsfeld, her
native place, twenty years. this being her
first visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Jones of Lewiston
visited his sister and Mrs. Jones' brother,
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. P. Garfield, at F. L
Lovili's last week
M and Mrs. F. E. Mayo took car
rage ride to North Anson. Saturday.
Mrs. Eunice Church of Canaan returned
home, Saturday, from visit to relatives
in town. q
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
SIGNS BOND AND TAKES ALL RISK
Frank w. Bucknam has Such Faith
In Mi-o-na, the Flesh-Formlng
Food, He sells Ii Under Guarantee

Not one time In 500 does Mi o.na fail to
cure dyspepsia, 1t is because of its re-
markable power to cure this disease that
r. w. Bucknam is able to sell it in the
following unusual way.
With every SOC box he gives signed
guarantee bond to refund the price if the
purchaser can honestly tell him that it
has not given freedom from stomach
troubles, increased flesh, and restored
health. The risk is all F. w. Bucknam'S
as he following bond which he signs
fully shows:
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01

For some time 1t has been known that
Sir Thomas Upton did not consider the
international yacht-races, as conducted
at present, fair test of the abilities of
England and America In shipbuilding.
In an article In the Cosmopolitan for
October, Sir Thomas predicts that the
course of the international cup race of
the future will lie across the ocean.
This would, OF course, necesstate boats
of a useful class, not mere racing
machines, and would both promote a
keener rivalry between the foremost
European nations and America, and al
the same time encourage advances in
naval architecture and be OF the greatest
value to shipping. The Cosmopolitan
has offered five-thousand-dollar cup for
sailing-vessels under conditions which
make all the competitors Of the greatest
use to commerce.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
Athens.

Delayed Correspondence :.
Almon Locke has sold his farm to Ten
nessee parties. They take possession in
four weeks. | also Learn, or hear, that
Elphalet Cooley has sold his farm.
M. and Mrs L c. Williams have lost
their little son by death.
"The lovely bud so young and fair,
Called hence by early doom,
Just came TO show how sweet flower
In paradise could bloom"
Miss Annie Emery went to Norway,
last Saturday, where she is teaching in
the graded schools OF that place.
Mr.. Frank Wentworth OF Lansing,
Michigan, who has been visiting his
mother. started on his return journey
home. Tuesday morning.
Miss Lulu Turner of Foxcrof made a
short visit in town, last week
The academy nine played the Hartland
boys, last Friday, getting badly beaten.
Last week, however the Athens boys
were the winners with the same nine.
Mrs Mary Emery Leighton passed last
week 10 town, returning, last Saturday.
We are glad to hear that Mrs. Bixby is
much better and is now at her own home
in this village.
There was an addition to the F. B.
church in this place on the occasion Of
Mr.. Vaughn's last visit here, and Others
are to join next Sabbath, as we under
stand.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01

Mrs. Jane Corson OF Mercer visited
relatives In town, last week.
Miss Bertha Emerson and friend OF
Madison were the guests of her sister,
Mrs. Ernest Mosher, over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Collins, with
julia Hammond visited their sister In
Wilton, last week.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
lockwood.


One week ago last Sunday, the elder
Mrs. Calder who resides with her SONS,
John G.. and Fred E., in this place wan
dered away into the woods. Each family
supposing she was at the home of the
other. She was not missed until nearly
night when searching party started and
hunted until past ten O'Clock. 1t was too
dark to hunt longer but before daylight
they started again and found her about
eleven O'Clock in the forenoon. Though
past eighty years OF age, she seemed none
the worse tor the nights exposure, She
lived for many years on the next farm
south OF her son Fred's on Birch Point,
and since the death of her husband few
years since at Greenville, she has been
desiring to go back to the old farm and
find him. AS the place is nearly all
forest again she could easily be lost there.
The dog found her and the men who
were near her heard her saying Go
away, l don't want them to find me-"
"Say, you big potato fellows Just
listen to Octave Claire minute. Five
pounds and a half. Yes, sir, weigh
him." Mr.. Claire was preparing to send
IL W tnC dihciu JouIudl tudt uC uiSHt
be able to prove his veracity in the
premises, when his little girl dropped 1t
and broke it. 1t was sort Of Slamese
tuber, hence the disaster.
On the 18th Of this month there was
captured at the Holden farm a dove or
carrier pigeon to whose foot was attached
by a ring this inscription, "1. c. 1869 I"
l, Is being well cared for there.
A. Parent and S. Gaudet were at Green
vile last week. for supplies for their
logging operations. Mr.. Parent is to
haul for John Holden & Co. on Baker
brook in Tomhegan township, and Mr..
Gaudet on Taunton & Raynham for
Hollingsworth, Whitney & Co. While
there, Mr.. Parent bought pair of heavy
horses for the woods. About fifteen men
have been at work at the Parent farm for
two weeks getting ready for the woods.
Ex-Sheriff Pennell and Deputy F. J.
Durgin were in town last week looking
up testimonials and summoning witnesses
in the Terrio case. A large part of the
town are witnesses
There is no need to 60 to Aroostook
for potatoes. The crop here is abundant
and the largest potatoes the writer ever
saw Very few small ones. Fred PARENTS
bins are well worth visit of inspection.
B.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
Madison.

The Madison Woolen Mills shut down
for repairs, Saturday noon. The old dye
house and wheel pit are being torn out
and are to be replaced by modern and
up-to-date structure. New water wheels
are also to be put in. The work is TO he
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
a Love Letter

Would not interest you If you're look
ing for guaranteed Salve for Sores
Burns or Piles. Otto Dodd, of Ponder,
Mo. writes: II suffered with an ugly sore
for year, but box of Bucklen's Arni-
ca Salve cured me. It's the best Salve
on earth. 25c at Geo. E. SIMPSONS Drug
Store,
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01

is the one that will cleanse the system,
set the liver to action, remove the bile,
clear the complexion, cure headache and
leave a good taste in the mouth. The
famous little pills for doing such work
pleasantly and effectually are DeWitt's s
Little Early Risers. Bob Moore of La
fayette, Ind, says: "All other pills /
have used gripe and sicken, while De-
Wits Little Early Risers are simply
perfect" Sold by Geo. E. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
Smithfield.

DR.. Ivory Lowe and wife of Canaan
visited relatives In Smithfleld and Mer'
Ger, last week.
Mr.. Frank Mosher is very sick with
stomach trouble.
Miss Ina Morrow has been spending
her vacation with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Morrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Sawyer and Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Stevens are taking a
carriage drive "up country"
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
GUARANTEE BOND.

hereby agree To refund the price
paid for Mi-o-na if the purchaser tells
me that it has not Increased flesh and
given freedom from stomach troubles
Frank w Bucknam.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01

II IS almost as difficult for man to get over
case Of owe sickness as it is .or woman to
get over 9 bar ed d.wire fence.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
The Salve That Heals

without leaving scar is DeWitt's. Sold
by Geo K. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
A Perfect Painless Pill

II Is easier for love to find the way than 1t Is
for good many young men to pay the way.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-02-26
zAcHARiAH { SIMMONS.


Lexington. KY. Feb. . --zsehariah
+. Simmons. aged "a. died OF general
dehility Sunday nisht. He Was the
original owner OF George Wilkes and
a noted breeder Of trotting horsse
Until recently he owned wilkes Lodge
stock farm. His horses are az present
quartered at Ashland. NeWberg~r and
lack lawson being the only ones IN
training. When he lived IN New York
he was sachem In ramriany Hah
and a potent power in New York poli.
ties. With the Morrises. Who ran Nor
rss park. and ". c. France. deceased.
be owned the controliiug stock in the
famous Louisiana lottery. he married
Miss Bernstein. of New York. no
with two brothers. ". l. Simmons. o'
Lexington. and Grcnter simmonN Of
Wisconsin. survive him Re was 81
one time very wealthy. and leaves Z
large estate.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-02-26
SILVER JUBILEE.
The 2sth Anniversary es the Election
Of Pope Leo XIII.

Rome. Feb. 2f.-The twenty afth an
niversary OK the election OF Pope Leo
XII. to the head OF the Roman Cath
Ollie Church. was celebrated Friday in
the vatican hall OF the Beatifieation.
Admission was cnly by ticket. and
about 1000 persons were present. The
majority OF these stood in the regia
and ducaie halls. through which his
holiness passed on the way 70 the vat
lean hail.
Tho ceremony consisted in the pope
receiving delegations OF pilgrims from
all parts OF the world. This was fol-
lowed by the presentation Of gifts to
his holiness. chief OF which was a mag
ni6cent triple crown. the Offering Of
Roman Catholics throughout the
world.
The presentation address was deiiv-
cred by Cardinal Rospeghi. The pope's
vicar and president OF the committee
which was appointed to make arrange
ments for the celebration OF Friday
anniversary Cardinal Rospeghi also
presented 20 his holiness golden keys
which are symbolic OF the pontiaca
authority
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-02-26
MITCHELL DECLINES.
VIII Not Appear on the chautauqus
Circuit This Year.

Indianapolis. Ind. Feb. 2o-Presl-
dent John Mitchell. OF the United Mine
Workers Thursday refused $4,000 by
servin~ notice that he would not sp
pear this year On the chautauqua cir
cult
During the anthracite strike when
Mitcheii's name was on every tongue.
the Chautauqua alliance sent repre-
sentative to Mitchell 70 book him.
At that time sfr. Mitchell held out
some hope. and on that hope he was
booked for twenty nights at $500 tneD
a night He received the first place on
the program OF All OF the large assem-
hlics. including Chautauqua and Wi
mona. Il Is this string OF engagements
that he has cancelled on the ground
that the mine workers organization
had mapped out vigorous campaign
for this summer. and that he did not
feel justified In making any engage
mcnts that might conflict with his
work for this organization. The nc
tice OF the cancellation was sent oui
f Thursday to tho different assemblies
Mitchell says money can not chang'
his decision
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-02-26
A Force Of Lsdrones Made Pris-
oners Three Small Detach-
ments of Cons;abulary.
WERE DIsARRED AND SET FREE,
Inspector McIlwaiae aud Ten Constsb-
Elary We're Captured. But Subse-
qnently Made Their Escape.
Gen. Davis Ordered Another Battalion
Of Scouts to the seene-lt Is ES-
peeted That Additional Troops
VIII Be Sent.

Manila. Feb. 23.--A force OF Lad
roncs. under Gen. San Miguel. reap
pearcd in Rial province Saturday.
They avoided an engagement with the
main force In the south. but captured
three small dctachments Of cons;ahu-
larry. The enemy surrounded the towns
Of Gainta and Taytay. IL miles east OF
Manila. Saturday and captured 30
scouts and ten men OF the constabu-
larry. whom they disarmed and set free
Sunday Inspector McIlwaine, at the
head OF ten constabuiary. was surpris-
ed and captured near Montalban. is
miles northeast Of Manila Tho Lad
roncs nroinised n release them n tho
constabulary would surrender their
arms. While they were conferring on
this point Mcnwaine made dash for
liberty and he and all tho coustahu-
larry effected their escape.
When the news Of the reappcarance
Of Gen. San Migucrs force reached
Manila. rcinforccmsnts of scouts and
I constabulary were hurried into tho RI
zai province. Gen. Allen and Col
Scott went 20 Antipoio and assumed
command OF the forces there The.
met with small dotachmcnts Of the en-
omy and a few skirmishcs took place
They We're. however. unable 90 locati
the main body of Iadrones. Cen. Al
len and Col. Scott are continuing th'
pursuit and hope 20 overiake the re
leased prisoners
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-02-26
FATAL HOTEL FIRE.
Nine Guests Lost Their Lives and -
Were injured.

Cedar Rapids. la. Feb. 2i.--Fire ear
" Friday morning destroyed the elf
ton hotel. crematcd nine Of the guests
and caused injuries TO ~ persons who
were scorched or forced 10 jump 10
the frozen street from the second and
third story windows After an an day
search In the debris four bodies have
been recovered. Il "a now believed
that Eve or more bodies remain in the
ruins OF the hotel. which ls said to
have been fmsy structure. filled with
delegates 20 the state Young Mems
Christian association convention and
the district convention OF the Knights
Of Pythias. The hotel register was
destroyed. thus making it dihcult 20
ascertain the number OF missing per.
sons. Forty men worked IN the rub
hish all day and continued 20 dig for
tho bodies ot the burned persons at
night The loss IS SEQ 600.
The ere originated in the basement
presumably from an electric wire
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-02-26
SUBMARINE TORPEDO eoAr.
The Protector. New Type Of Vessel
viii Be Given a Trial.

New York. Feb 23--Tho submarine
torpedo boat Protector. new type Of
vessel. which VIII shortly be put
through a series of trials for the pur
pose OF demonstrating her capabilities
70 officers of the United States navy.
is being ovcrhauled at City Island and
put In frstclaas condition for the com
ing tests The Protector was built in
bridgeport. Ca. by her inventor and
owner. Capt Simon Lake. Tho vessel
is designed Tor harbor defense She IS
60 feet long. OF III foct beam. draws Il
fcct of water and weighs about 200
tors. She is built OF steel and equip
ped with two wheels TO enable her 20
travel along the bottom Of the sea.
Her motive power is electricity when
submerged and gasoline when cruis
inr awash There were two torpedo
tubes one fore and one aft and an
opening in her bow viii admit or 8
diver leaving she boat 60 cut cables OF
mine connection. Her builder believes
she can destroy submarine dcfcnees e.
any harhor During recent trials sh'
carried a crew OF eight mon and Mint
passengers A speed OF - knots wa
easily madc on hcr surface run
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-02-26
srman Government Requests the
Immediate Payment Of f5.-
500 From Venezuela.
h. BOWEN PROMPTLY DECLINED
Recording to the Protocol This sum
Was TO Have Been Paid
March 10.
'rhe Matter Hss Significance in View
of the Fact That the Venezuelan
Ships Taken BY Germany
Are StiH Held.

Washington. Feb. 23.-The German
rovernment. through IT'S represcnta-
tfse here. Baron Speck Won Sternburg.
hss made a request OF Mr.. Bowen for
tbe immediate payment Of the G5.5oQ
Which It was stipulated IN the proto-
cols signed on February l3 should be
paid within 80 days from that date. as
n preliminary 10 the raising OF the
blockade against Venezuelan ports and
the agreement 20 send the question OF
prnferentiaI treatment of the blockad-
ing nations to The Hague for deter
rinatiou. Mr.. Bowen promptly de-
ciine6 to acccdo 10 the request. but
Informed Baron Sternburg that as pro
vided in the protocol. they money
would be paid 90 the German repre-.
tentative at Caracas 30 days from
FebruaTy i3. which would De on The
lgth Of March
Tho reason that animated the Ger
man government IN making the re-
nnost is not disclosed here nor is Mr.
Roweu aware OF e. The matter. how
cver. has some significance. perhaps
~ view of the fact that the ships takoi
by the Germans during tho hiockad'
have not been returned 90 Venezuela
During the day Mr. Bowen had call
Rom tho French ambassador. n. jus
nerand. the Spanish minister. Sono
ojeds. and the Belgian minister. Bar
o. Noncheur in regard TO the claim
cf the citizens OF their country acains
yonezuela Rough drafts of these ~
sirumcnts are already ON their wa
ty mail 20 tho European government
Interested. but there are certain prl
Visions regarding them about whic
De ENJOYS desired to consult Mr.. Bo7
e. The protocols are c-pcctcd
reach their destinations ihs latter pa
cf this week pending which no fn
s,cps for their Joint signature can
takcn
london. Feb. 23-Thc corrcspou
ent of the Standard at Brussels tcl
rraphs that the protocol between b'
mum and Venezuela viii be signed th
week Belgium. SAYS the correspon
ert has obtained fun satisfaction. r.
neieian claimants win receive $3.50
oO0 after the Anglo-Gcrman clair
have been paid.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-02-26
EIGHT WERE KILLED.
a Tram Struck a Trolley Oar Loaded
With Children.

Newark. y. j.. Feb 20.--A fast ex-
press train on tho Delaware. LacAa-
wanna & Western railroad Thursday
cut through a trolley car crowded with
school children AZ the Clifton avenue
crossing killing eight OF the children
aud injuring a score Of them. The
motorman OF the car. who stuck 10 his
post. viii die. and the engineer of the
express was so severely hurt that
there IS little hope OF his recovery.
Both the express and the trolley
were on steep grades going at right
angles. The train was signaiicd and
the crossing gates were lowered while
the trolley car was only half way down
tho bill The motorman shut on the
power and applied the brakes. but al
most Immediately the car began to slip
along the icy rails. Il gained tremen.
dous momentum and at the bottom OF
the hill crashed through the gates
directly IN the track OF the oncoming
train. The locomotive ploughed its
way through the car. throwing the chill
drcn in every direction
All the girls and boys lived IN New
ark except Mabel L. Karschner. Of Tii
I'm. o. The ages range from 70 TO il
years
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-02-26
FoR TENNIs cAAMPIoNsHIp.
English Lawn Tennis Association chsl-
lenges America.

London. Feb. 2I.--G. Il. Newburn.
secre'arv OF the English Lawn Tennis
assoc On, Thursday dispatched a
challenge 10 America FOR the interna-
tlonal tennis championships. Both the
Dohertys have promised to participate
81 they are wanted. but the representa-
tyes Of the English association Will
not be selected until after the cham
plonshlp games IN Lonoon. Newburn
anticipates that the matches VIII te
Mayed on the Boston courts.