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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

A little pure candy after lunch or
dinner is not only uninjurious, but il
aids digestion. Between meals on an
empty stomach it is simply pernicious
and would eventually ruin the stomach
of the strongest person Mothers who
let their children eat candies and other
sweets between their meals certainly
err from ignorance, for they would not
willingly let them do n thing that
would ruin their health The fact that
a child has a strong constitution does
not insure her against chronic dyspep-
sia when she Is growing.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

II people who are troubled with tired
feet could know the relief that comes
from the use of cushions placed in
front Of the table where they stand
when dishes are washed or vegetables
prepared they would provide them
selves with one or more of these pads
at once. They may be made with sew
cral thicknesses of old cloth, bagging,
carpet lining or horse blanket stitched
together and covered with old carpet
or drugget, the edges turned in and
overhanded and the whole then tackled
like a comfortable. Hang 1t up by
two loops when not in use to keep the
edges from curling up. In fact to
prevent this 1t is not a bad plan to
have it oblong In shape.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

Russian rulers are full OF promises and
tricks. According to Port Arthur
newspaper, Russia has informed China
that she is compelled to exclude foreign
ers from Manchuria and postpone the
opening Of Manchurian ports owing to
the presence Of Englishmen and Amer
leans, who in disguise are engaged in
espionage. Russia promises to open
those ports six years hence when the
country has been tranquiliz ID. That
may appear to be fair promise but
when the six years are up some other
pretext for closing the ports of the
province will be evolved.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16
Skowhegan Markets.


OArs-5O cts
Wool Unwashed, Is to 70 cts
HIDES ANp SKtNs-hldes s cts lAu.l skius IS
to 75cts calf skins. 25 t. a1 Is. sch
BEANs-Hand-picked yellow eyes 81 50. 10 So.
pea beans, S2-so.
BEEF-OX beef. to >,ts.
PoULTRy-Fowls, 10 g. Is els. per D.. chickens
Il 10 is cts.
RoCND Hoo cts
TALLow-Rough cts. -. r..
BUrrER-tlrst GualIty. STAMP is 70 1sper 10
EGGS-ls rs. per def fresh
fPorAToEs-esc. TO SiQ0 cts.
RETAIL MAkkET.
FLorR-SpnHE wheat Patent g. To s. y; Win
Tel wheat Iat S4tt TO - IS Winter whesf choice
s325
$50 per haL.
{. :. MEAL-Sleo per bag.
FEEn-Middipgs. $lA5 eT cwt ,ChicaEe gluten
sack rs bs.. $50
CHOICE HENN-Sl 2er ewt.
MINED FEEp-Sl 81 per cwt-
SALT toRK-loc 10; by the bbl '2g0Ibs., 5000
CHEEsE-l6 per 10.
BUrTER-ls to 24cts. per 10
EGGs-2o cts a doZ fresh.
TEAs-25 to 60 cents per 70.
COFFEE-lo 10 &5 cents per No.
LARp-pomestic, Z cts, Pure, i cts. Com
pound, 10 cts.
MoLAssEs-Fure Ponce 40, pure Barbados
S0 Maple 25c per qt; Choice Cooking, 25c
SUGAR-(iranulated sugar best quality Is
pounds Tor fI.0O; Brown, p pounds for ~.
PorAToEs-$i.0O to Sl.20 a bu.
Dry FIsH-Cod, 10 cts per II; pollock, Be,
ONIoNs-5c, per H.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16
Appeal Perfected.

Hon. d. d. Stewart OF st. Adams,
attorney for Daniel II. Pooler of Pal
myra, against whom the jury returned a
verdict at the June term Of the United
States district court at Bangor, in the
case of the United States VS. Pooler,
brought to recover the amount of pen
sion money which it is claimed Pooler
has fraudulently received from the gov
eminent, appeared in the United States
district court at Portland, Wednesday
morning, and perfected his appeal. The
case will now go to the circuit court of
appeals at Boston, at the October term.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16
Dub children.

What the sehoolteaeher calls stupid
ity is often condition of dizziness re-
sulting from disease. If such children
are carefully examined it will be found
that quite a large number of them are
suffering from defects of eyesight,
from deafness ar from some obstruc-
tive disease of the nasal passages, of
which adenoids is perhaps the most
common, resulting in making them
what is known MS mouth breathers.
Moreover certain children classed as
stupid possess decided talents in GER
tain directions which the school in
struction is not well calculated to de
velop.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

The Maine Farmer testifies to the
efficacy of enforcement of the prohibit
tory law in Kennebec County, as follows;
1.-THE Jail records in the counties where
the law against the saloon is enforced
tell the story of its efficacy in eloquent
language. Kennebec with only one or
two commitments month against fifty
to seventy before, furnishes an ilustra'
ton which answers the cheap talk about
"as much liquor being drank now as one
year ago" If it pleases the people OF
Maine, the saloons can be closed, and II
they are again opened it will be because
they wish it."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

One thing should be remembered
IT is not art to disguise a dish beyond
recognition. Fish should appear as
fish and meat as meat, and the guests
should be able to tell at once what is
served to them. Cold dishes lend
themselves more readily to garnlshes
than hot dishes For cold meats aspic
jelly is always acceptable and easily
prepared. 1t may be made of water
favored with beef or chicken extracts.
seasoned, cleared and stiffened with
gelatin. Boiled or fried potatoes make
an excellent garnlsh for fish with the
addition or parsley and lemon. Hard
boiled eggs are suitable accompani-
ments for boiled fish or nodded
spinach. The small vegetables. such
as peas and beans and carrots and
turnips, cut in small pieces, are appro-
pirate with meat To use caulifower,
macaroni, brussels sprouts or aspara-
gus as a garnish is a mistake Rice is
used to advantage as a border for
creamed meats and vegetables. Pars-
ley, lettuce, celery tops and cress are
In order with many dishes.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

the Press, there have been two similar
cases within the last ten years, and very
likely others may be found by delving in
the records. James Lewis, convicted of
murder of Byron Coburn in Gorham,
was granted new trial. The second
case cited is that of Electus Cakes, who
was convicted at Houlton in 1900 of
murder in the first degree, but on &C
count of an error in the judges charge
the verdict was set aside ami the defend
ant granted a new trial.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

Little innings In the Sick Room.
When the little one Is i'll the first
thing is to make the sufferer COM
Portable. See that his pillow is not
too high and Is often shaken smooth
that the sheets are not crumpled and
are well tucked in at the foot Of the
bed, Even In health no one can be
comfortable with the bedclothes un-
tucked and working up about the an.
kles. How much greater is the dis
comfort when one is III and the grass
hopper is burden and the rose leaf Il
weight, The same thing applies to the
nightgown See that it is pulled down
under the child. 1t will not stay down,
but the operation can be repeated often
without injury to mother or patient.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

Judge Parker, one of New York's
possibilities for the Democratic nomi-
nation for President, has made trip
South. The New York correspondent
Of Boston Daily says There has been
no perceptible increase In the size OF
Judge Alton B. Parker's presidential
boom since his return from the South
last week. He seems to be popular
south of Mason and Dixon's line, but
here in his own State his candidacy has
aroused nothing like enthusiasm. The
Democrats do not know him.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16
Material and Dressing.

Women are charged with extrava-
gance in dress unjustly. The best
taste would prescribe simple gowns of
good material but such apparel is not
the most inexpensive. On the con-
trary, it is more costly to get such
gowns than to buy more elaborate
dresses. This makes a real difficulty
In the way of the woman who would
dress tastefully on limited means
Good material is the sine qua non of
tasteful dressing and good material
is expensive. Simplicity in dress Is
thus inevitably costly, and, since 1t is
Mt the same time the mark of good
taste women have a problem before
them. 1t seems a paradox to say that
simplicity and expense go together
but 1t is the fact, aud 1t may exphin
In a way the charge Of extravaganza
against American women In the mat
ter of dress.-Chicago Tribune.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

A Boston Daily explains the move
ment in stocks now going on in the
markets. The explanation appears to
be reasonable: Stocks are "passing
into strong hands," This is the stock
phrase, we believe. By-and-by the
strong hands will pass them to weak
hands again, at much higher prices of
course. It's way the strong hands
have. They do 1t on an average twice a
year, according to stock market history,
and the right hand is never allowed to
know what the left hand doeth.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

Commissioner Mathews has In view
making feature of the Maine apple In
hi: next annual report, giving statistics
Of the apple raising and shipping bust
ness. He might also include packing or
canning OF that staple fruit in this state.
This is becoming quite an industry in
some parts of Maine, including Somerset
r0untV
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

1t is said that the Servian authorities
have unoarthed a conspiracy to avengt
the late King Alexander, A lieutenant
of frontier garrison has been arrested
charged with making threats against Col
Maschin. A searched of the lieutenant
quarters disclosed evidence that II Off
GERS had formed league to take ven
geance upon the regicides.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

Whatever Russia's intention is in re.
card to peace or war she is preparing fol-
The latter. A Petersburg dispatch says,
oyer 100000 men have been called to the
colors in order to complete the strength
ot the Russian army and navy for the
nresent year.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

Miss Ethel is long tine coming
down." said the youth = the servant
after waiting some time for the young
lady's appearance perhaps" he
added. with a laugh, perhaps she is
making up her mind whether to see
me or not
NO" said the servant, with an ley
smile; at Is not her mind she is making
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

There is a good outlook for the wooden
Industry. The wool market is firm.
Receipts in Boston for the year are
about 20 per cent less than for the pre-
ceding year. The wooden industry is
prosperous and that means we'll for raw
material and the farm as we'll as Tor the
mill and the wearer. The more indus.
tries are prosperous the better it is for
the country at large.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

While his mind was wandering on
account of Illness, C. Henry Butler, a
secondhand in the Lockwood mills, es.
capnd from his bed at his home, 1913 Ok
ford street, and before he could be
caught, cut his throat with razor, in
flIcting ugly wounds that caused his
death short time later at the Stevens
hospital.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

Joseph Boutin, Jr., who was wanted
in Lewiston for opening a safe and TAX
ing therefore S1100 in money and checks,
has returned 70 that city, given himself up
acknowledged the crime and is held for
grand Jury.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

The established rules against over eat
ing, excessive drinking of either iced or
intoxicating beverages, hurrying or
worrying, continue to be the best code
Of guidance for those who wish to get
through the hot weather without stroke
or sickness.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

Senator Quay has reiterated his state
ment made in 1901, when he said he
would not again ask the people of Penn
Uyania for preferment or office. He
said he had not changed his mind.
Lots of people will be reconciled to this
proposition if it proves to be in good
gaith
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

A strange case of safe-robbery oc-
Cured Friday night at the commission
store of Hannaford & Kimbsll, Main
street, Lewiston. Joseph B)utin, a for
mer clerk in the store IL suspected Of the
burglary and the sum of $500 was found
in safe on his premices. He had left
the city.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

The convention of State Superintend-
ents of Banking held in Indianapolis
last week elected Hon. F. E. Timber.
lake, president. Mr.. Timberlake delivered
40 able address before the convention,
upon the subject of Mutual Savings
Institutions. He stands high in this
line of banking outside of Maine as well
IS at home.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16
Teaching Young children

II Is a POSITIVE fact thai one hour a
day, even less in the very beginning,
devoted to teaching young child ut
home will enable him at the end of a
year to outstrtp his little playmate who
during the same period has been forced
to spend five hours a day confined in n
classroom crowded 10 It's fullest with
children kept Mt an unwavering dead
level. In addition to this, his lessons
will be of never failing interest. he
cause they are presented more intelli-
gently and Gre exactly measured to his
capacity. Household
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

There was no change in the Pope's
condition, early this morning. His case
!. extremely critical but his physicians
,.v he may linger several days. His
vitality is wonderful.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

The Portland Press has been looking
into the statement that the Terrio case
is the first in the history of the State in
which a new trial was granted man
convicted of murder and finds it is with
out authority. AS matter of fact, says
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

The State tax on. express companies
doing business In Maine has been as
sessed by the State assessors. The
amount is $40, 794.56, and it exceeds the
tax of last year by $1,007 This is the
case with most taxes assessed by the
State board; fortunate thing for the
State with the large appropriations made
BY the legislature of last winter.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

1t is a great year for raspberries
The bushes that line the wayside fences
never hung more heavily with this lus-
cious berry. And the blackberry crop
promises to be as good.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

There were 146 commitments to the
Kennebec Jail for the first half of 1908,
against 439 for the corresponding month";
of 1902 And that is a pretty eloquent
story in itself, says the Kenne6ec Jour
nal
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16
TO CURE A coLD1x or DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II il fails to cure
E " Groves signature IS on each box. 45c
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

The omerset Reporter
AWeekly Republican Newspaper.
J. o. sNiTH' T. e Nun AA'i H.
n SMITH & CO., PUBLISHERS,
ls WATER STREET sko"HheAN ME-
rpr1sMENrs;-Business and legal adver
ADS,onts in serted at reasonable rates, adjusted
rse .he space used, and the position given.
y lc "a nnoted on application.
rsrds of Thanks and Resolutions OF Respect
,.".srted at 8 cents per line.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
When paid in advance.
ear .......S1.50 Six months, ......-.....75c.
oue Three months, ..............3Sc.
u;ll he charged If not paid until end OF year
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-07-16

.,rrRFo As SECOND GLASS MAIL MATTER.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-09-30

MIR. and Mrs. William G. Dreher,
of Berlin, Germany, who have been
visiting the mother and other relatives,
in the Selwood section of this county,
have left on their return trip home
across the water.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-09-30
Death.

Miss Castus, daughter Of MIR. Job
F. Vineyard Of the Fork, and sister to
Col. j. Brooks Vineyard of this place,
died at the home of her father on
Wednesday, the 23rd instant, from
the effects of an attack of typhoid
fever. Up to th-ee years ago save
one day, Miss Custus was the picture
of blooming womanhood, but in an
accident, in which her mother was
killed, by a horse running away, he
sustained injuries from which she
never recovered. She was a cultured,
refined and an accomplished young
woman of twenty-nine years, whose
loveable disposition won her way into
the hearts of friends and scquaint-
sncss.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-09-30

The solution of the so.called negro
problem is still giving some people
considerable anxiety, particular loud
mouth politicians and a few negroes
with some pretentions to education
and more so to hold Office. If the
South and negroes were left. alone
there would be no negro problem to
be solved. The native southerner
and the negro can settle the race
distinctions in a manner satisfactory
to all parties concerned.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-09-30
3 Cents

Eight cents a pound is
what a young woman paid for
twelve pounds of flesh.
She was thin and weak and
paid one dollar for a bottle OF
SCOTS Emulsion, and by TAX
ing regular doses had gained
twelve pounds in weight before
the bottle was finished.
Eight cents a pound is
cheap for such valuable ma
terial. Some pay more, some
less, some get nothing to-
their money. You get your
moneys worth when you buy
SCOTS Emulsion.
We will send you a little
free.
SCOTT & BOVINE, CHEMISTS,
400 Pearl Street. New York.
5oc. and $500; all druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-09-30

The Sutton has expressed a wish
that the American war vessels be
withdrawn from Turkish waters but
it is not likely that his wish will be
gratiied as conditions are two un-
certain and d~agereous to put in
jeopardy the life and property of
American citizens which would be
the case without the presence of the
war vessels.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-09-30

While in Lexington last Saturday
we strolled over town and was sur
prised to notice the signs OF improve
ment on every side. Lexington is
not the sleepy little "Pompey Town"
Of old, but a dourishing little city
that is forging to the front in the
business world. Carolina News.
Our correspondents must have felt
for US this week in our attempt to
handle the Tillman case and have
surrendered their usual space to it.
We appreciate this thoughtfulness
on their part but We miss them from
our columns and hope they will re-
sumo their weekly visits, when the
trouble rolls by.
4 spirit of enterprise has certainly
taken hold of the business men OF
the town. A desire tomake improve
ment on their property has taken
position of them and we predict that
in the near future Lexington will
present a far different appearance
than it now does.
Subscribers receiving the Dispatch
out of this county will please watch
the date on their address label and
send in their renewals before their
subscription expires, if they wish
their paper continued.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-09-30
Look Here, Reader.

Fitzmaurice's wholesale and retail
dry goods and clothing stores, is one
Of the greatest shopping places in
Columbia. You can find anything
You want in dry goods and clothing.
They r in a position to save you
money. Goods bought at old prices
are now selling at less than old prices
must be of great benefit to parchas-
ers. Cotton goods have advanced
and it would be wise to call and see
Fitzmaurice before goods are ad-
vanced in price.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-09-30
'Possum Dog.

Governor Hayward has received an
unusual request from a negro resi-
dent of Columbia. He wanted q
'possum dog and thought the Gov
ernor could supply the demand. The
Governor is said to have hated to
turn the request down, but not being
the fortunate p~ossessor of a 'possum
dog he had to place his official veto
upon it.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-09-30
N. G. Convict Caught.

Horace Connard, white, an escaped
convict from the changing from
Wsynesville, N. c., was captured on
the place of Mrs. Della Leaphart,
in the Rocky Well section of this
county, on Friday night, the 18Th,
inst, by Constable P. 81. Corley and
posse. Mr.. I. NJ. Hyatt, a deputy,
came for him Sunday and took the
convict back With him.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-09-30

Miss Merideth Muller, daughter Of
the late J. A. Muller, Esq, will be
in the Office of Muller & Sturkie, up
stairs in Kaufmann's brick building,
every Monday, Wednesday and Sat-
urdsy of each week from 10 q. M, to
l p. m., until Monday the 18th of
October, after which time she will
be in said Office every day until the
County Fair opens for the purpose
of writing entry blanks for exhibits.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-09-30
Home and Farm.

We are pleased that the arrange
ments have been renewed with the
Home and Farm, whereby we can
furnish this farm journal in club
with the Dispatch for - months at
S1.25 for both papers. The Dispatch
will furnish you with the home news,
while the Home and Farm will give
you interesting information regard.
ing farm and household work. Cash
n advance.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-09-30
Russia has notified BULGARIA, tn

Russia has notified Bulgaria, that
she will not help her in case she de-
clares war with Turkey. The note
addressed to the Bulgarian Govern
ment by Russia is a positive recogni-
ton of the Turkey as the premier
power in the Balkans to suppress a
rebellion in her own territory as she
thinks best.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-09-30
Cures Rheumatism and Catarrh
Medicine Sent Free.

Send no money-simply write and
try Botanic Blood Balm at our ex-
pense.. Botanic Blood Balm (B. B.
b. kills or destroys the poison in
the blood which causes the awful
aches in. back and shoulder blades,
shifting pains, difficulty in moving
fingers, toes or legs, bone pains,
swollen muscles and joints of rheu-
matism, or the foul breath, hawking,
splitting, droppings in throat, bad
hearing, epecks flying before the
eyes, all played out feeling of catarrh.
Botanic Blood Balm has cured hun
dreds of cases of 90 or 10 years
standing after doctors, hot springs
and patent medicines had all failed.
Most of these cured patients had
taken Blood Balm as a last resort.
It is especially advised for chronic,
deep seated cases. Impossible for
any one to suffer the agonies or symp-
toms of rheumatism or catarrh after
taking Blood Balm. It makes the
blood pure and rich, thereby giving
a healthy blood supply. Cures are
permanent and not a patching up.
Sold al drug stores, 81 per bottle.
Sample of Blood Balm sent free and
prepaid, also special medical advice
by describing your trouble and writ
ing Blood Balm Co, Atlanta, Ga.
A personal trial of Blood Balm is
better han a thousand printed testi-
monials, so write at once.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1903-09-30

The industrial edition of the John
ston News of twenty pages, issued
on September 30th, is a credit to the
enterprising spirit of it's publisher.
It comes to US printed in colors and
profusely illustrated with we'll written
articles on Notwithstanding
and advantages.