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The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

The stems of grass and oats are usu
ally hollow, and the knots Of nodes
which occur at intervals and which
have a peculiar degree of frmness, de
rived from the interlacins Of hbers,
give them a flrmness and strength
which they would otherwise lack. If
the material OF wheat straw were in a
solid form. 1t would make but thin
wiry stem. which would snap with
great eaV, but in the hollow form,
with the Intervening knots, the neces-
sary support is afforded.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

In preference to fighting the textile
unions of Lowell, Mass, the agents OF
seven big cotton mills suspended opera
lions, Saturday, for an indefinite period.
This was the outcome of ten per
cent advance asked on the grounds that
employees were not paid the same wages
as at Fall River, New Bedford and other
cotton mill towns. This will force
something like 5000 persons, the great
er number being women, into idleness.
The weekly pay roll in the mills affected
is $139, 900. Lowell has been producing
cloth from her mills for so years and In
all that time no general strike has gone
into effect.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02
RlennnS With a Wife.

A former vicar Of country parish
not far from Sheffield was a gentleman
distinguished for his learning and for
tho position he took at Cambridge. One
day visitor TO the village got into con
versation with one of the Pensioners
and the talk turned to the vicar.
"Your clergyman" said the visitor.
els very able man. Why, he Is a
wrangler."
'I never heard that" was the reply
Of the yillager, 'but his missis Is"
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

Portland Press The paper read by
Hon. George Pottle, chairman of the
State board of assessors, at the semi
annual meeting at Auburn, Thursday,
presents gratifying facts on the growth
and progress of Maine, but he concludes
with word of warning There Is, he
says, tone disturbing factor, which
must to some extent be a handicap to
our progress. | refer to our rate of tax.
alton, which is higher than that of any
other New England State. 1t Is the one
cloud on the horizon of our prosperity"
To this it might be added that the legis-
lature now about to adjourn has not
done much to dlssipate that cloud. So
far from practicing economy, it has been
inclined to be lavish with the public
money.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

The Treasury Bureau of Statistics has
arrived at estimates that credit the Unit
ed States with 500 900, O0O, 900 of internal
commerce. These are figures represent
ing enormous trade, equalling the entire
international commerce of the world and
emphasizing the Importance of the
American Home market. The estimate
credits manufacturers with thirteen bill
lion dollars; agriculture with four bill
lions, and minerals with one billion, as
the product of these Industries for 1900.
The rapid growth of the great industries
since that date, is estimated to account
for the two billions dollars to make up
the sum total given above.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

A notable event In New York city will
be its two hundred and fiftieth anniver-
sary as a municipality, which will occur,
May A.26 An historical address in the
chamber of the board of aldermen will
be one of the features. Special exercises
in schools, fl & decorations of public and
private buildings and illustrated lectures
of the metropolis great growth. Inas-
much as the government of the United
States was inaugurated In New York,
the suggestion has been made that the
President, members of bis cabinet. heads
of the departments which existed when
the city was the seat of national govern
ment, be present and participate in the
ceremonies. There is quite contrast
from the little settlement of 1868 to the
gigantic world city which stands In Its
place today.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

The coal strike commission enjoys the
distinction of keeping expense within
the appropriation made by Congress for
that purpose. The amount voted was
$50 900; that expended $4,000. The
work of the commission was one Of tran
scendent Importance and was thoroughly
and successfully done. President Roose-
welt displayed wisdom In inaugurating
the movement for settling the big strike
and is entitled to the highest credit for
the judicious makeup of the comm ssion.
1t was a grand piece of work throughout
and one Of extreme difficulty.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

There appears to be much division Of
sentiment in Colombia concerning the
advisability of concluding the treaty be-
tween that country with the United
States for the opening of the isthmain
canal. Colombians are inclined to be-
lieve the United States In time will not
be satisfied with the small strip OF land
to be given them and will want more.
The more capable thinkers favor the
treaty, however and will hail the day
of the canals opening. 1t means much
to that country, for the business inter-
ests will receive an impetus Of great
value to the people and give stability to
the government, condition very desir-
able to the republics in Central and
South America.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

Ing strain of 400, 600 pounds. Iron, steel
and other metals run into tons very
rapidly in the construction OF modern
battleships and dollars are used up at an
astonishing rate. A first class battle.
ship costs the enormous sum of four to
five million dollars. They are immense
machines of war and must be as strong
as the skill of man can make them, using
the best material possible without re-
gard to cost. The world powers are
competing with each other to excel In
the production of these ponderous and
potential floating fortresses. Where
will 1t all end?
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02
DIRcOurnRinR.

my dear sir. wrote the editor to the
persistent young author, "in order to
simplify matters somewhat we are In
closing bunch of our declined with
thanks notices. II you will put one
Of these in al envelope with your man
uscript and mail 1t to yourself 1t will
make 1t easier for all Of us, and you
will be saving something in postage
as well."-Chicago Post.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

1t is not generally known that torn
or defsced postage stamps cannot be
used upon letters. The use of stamps if
only torn In two pieces is prohibited in
the postal regulations. The Post Office
Department has under preparation a
small book for use of patrons throughout
the country that will give information
upon this point and many others, for the
good of the service and the observance
of postal regulations.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express our thanks to the
many friends and neighbors who so
kindly assisted US during the sickness
and death of our beloved husband and
father, also for the many beautiful
flowers.
Mrs. ANGELA CHAMBERLAIN,
Miss VIOLA CHAMBERLAIN.
Skowhegan, April 2, 1908.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02
d.oldhah.

There are some goldfish in Washing.
ton which belonged to the same family
for the last fifty years, and they seem
no bigger and no less vivacious today
than they did when they first came In
to the owners possession. A few Of
the fish In the Royal aquarium in st.
Petersburg are known to be $50 years
old.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

"were there laughter and cheers dur
Ing your speech"
well" answered the youthful states
man, there weren't many cheers, but
now and then people in the audience
looked at one another and laughed
Washington Star.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

Anchors that weigh upward of eight
and one half tons are enormous pieces Of
iron but sixteen such have been ordered
Tor the four battleships, Connecticut,
Louisiana, Tennessee and Washington.
They are said to be the heaviest ever
made. The cables to be attached to
these anchors are to Withstand a break
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

Mrs. Smith-We missed you so much
at our party
Mrs. Jones-And was 80 vexed when
l couldn't come, You see, our cook had
company Unexpectedly, and she needed
us to fill out the card tables.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

By break in the levee near Greenville,
Miss, last week, 1900 square miles Of
territory between that town and Nicks.
burg is under water. No loss of life is
reported though the damage to property
Is enormous.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

The President left Washington on his
$4,000 mile journey Id the west and north
west, Wednesday morning at sos
o'clock. A large and enthusiastic crowd
gathered at the depot and wished him
pleasant trip.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

Among the many matters left over
which go forward to the legislature Of
1905 is the following Somerset ones of
interest to many people in Brighton and
May field. "Petition of Daniel Bryant
and 80 others of Brighton plantation,
for annexation of that part Of Brighton
plantation in which they reside to the
plantation of May field"
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02
Gard of Thanks

We wish to express our thanks to the
neighbors and friends for their sympathy
and help in the time of sickness and
death of our loved wife and mother.
Mr.. VIM. FOWLER,
Mrs. j. +. HOME,
Mrs. c. II. HEALD.
No. Fairfield, Mar. 81, 1903.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

Hon. John D. Long, who for the past
three months has been an inmate of st.
Margaret's hospital in Boston, returned
to his home in bingham Tuesday, ac-
companied by Mrs. Long and Or.
Spooner, his attending physician.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

Ten of the officials of the North Jer-
sey Street Railway Co. and the Penn
sylvania Railroad appeared before the
court of sessions at Newark, y. j
Monday, aud pleaded not guilty to the
charge of manslaughter in connection
with the trolley wreck in which nine
children we're killed. All were placed
under $1,000 bail.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

Charles Dyer, steward of the barken-
tine James H. Hamlen, was held for the
grand jury by United States Commits
soner Bradley after hearing at Port
land Monday on the charge of the muir
der of Andrew Poverty on the high seas.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

Treasurer +. G. Eveleth of the Maine
State Agricultural Society, sent checks,
Wednesday, to the exhibitors for one
half the premiums due for the years
1901 1902. A satisfactory settlement
WAS also made In the Thornton claim.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

Shamrock III was given her trial spin,
Tuesday. In test of five hours 1t was
demonstrated that she is by far the fast
est challenger yet sent out.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

The 200 spinners in the Jackson mill,
Nashua, N. H., have demanded an i'm
mediate increase in wages.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02
An Evening of Italian Music.

One of the most brilliant and arts
tic club events of the winter was the
meeting of the Town improvement So
ciety Friday evening, March II, in the
library. The decorations of potted
plants and cut flowers were profuse and
beautiful. The subject of the evening
was Italian music and was in charge Of
Mrs Kathleen z. Oak Mrs. Oaks
famous Italian artists and composers
and held the closest attention Of the
audience. Interspersed with the read
ing Of the paper were the following
selections given by some Of Skowhegan's
most gifted artists:
vocal 500 'fenso' osfl
Miss Harriet Marble.
Piano duet Italian Symphony"
Misses Margery Morrison and Edith Lewis
Vocal solo, ~ hite Wings" ............. Pinsutl
Mrs. Ellen Sawyer.
Piano solo, selections from "Semramide,"
Mrs. Kathleen L. Oak.
Vocal solo, Fare Thee well"-"Trovatore"
s.ss''s+.ts ss.''..s ss'4ss. y effll
Miss Eldena Smith
Vocal solo, THE Arrow and the Song. ."Pinsuti
Mrs. Georgia Simpson.
Vocal solo, "Serenade" ............... .Maseagni
Miss Harriet Marble.
Vocal solo, CANCEL Land. Pinsuti
Mrs. Josephine Estabrook.
with violin obligato by Mr. Kendall.)
Violin solo, "Fantaisie Pastorale". -. Mascagni
Encore, intermezzo from "Cavelleria Rusticana'
-. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ..mascagni
Mr.. j. A. Kendall.
Hostesses were Mrs. Alice Fowler,
Mrs. Belle Clifford, Mrs. Maude Avore
and Miss Abby Harville. Skowhegan
Woman's Club, Sorosis, Milburn Club
and Skowhegan Mems Club were guests
of the society and 80 large was the at
tendanca at the library waa crowdad
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02
Letter to f. l.. Walker.
Skowhegsn. Me

Dear Fir: We hear you're doing good
business, and we know already, without
your telling us, that you use good paint
and do good work We've got big bus
mess too-been at it $40 years-making
good paint, best paint in the world, De-
voc Lead and Zinc
Fewer gallons and wears longer
that's the reason in short. 1t takes few
er gallons OF Devoe Lead and Zinc than
of mixed paints to cover a house, and it
wears longer than lead and oil or any
mixed paint.
Smith d WILDER, Cambridge Springs,
Pa, write:
One of our painters says Devoe is the best
paint for painter to use when taking work by
The job, as it go farther and covers better than
any paint he ever used.
Here's the experience everybody has
with il. The dealer who sells Devo. gets
the bulk of the paint business Of his
town. The painter who paints Deyoe
gets the painting of his town,
Yours truly,
F. " DEvoE 4 60.
New York.
p y Rawles & Co sell il
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02
METHODIST.

Services Sunday AS usual; morning
prayer meeting at $50; preaching at
1915; Bible school at II m. Junior
League at 3 p. M; Epworth League
prayer meeting at 6 general prayer and
praise service at : o'clock class meeting,
Tuesday evening, at the vestry at 30;
at the same hour at the parsonage the
young Christians class, Strangers are
welcome to all the services of the church.
The Junior League will have a peanut
social and mite box opening at the YES
try, Saturday afternoon, from to . \
short program will be given and refresh
ments served. All are invited. The
money is to be used for the Cora Holt
Scholarship in India A dime Ciering
will be taken.
The Epworth League will have } bust
ness meeting after the Thursday evening
prayer meeting. Let all members be
present as there is important business.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02
Mr.. j. A. Kendall
Church N Otes.
CONGREGATIONAL.

At the Congregational Church, Sun
day morning, Divine worship at 10 10.
Preaching by the pastor, suit ct, "rhe
Christian and His Citizenship" music
by the quartette. Sunday evening an
illustrated address, subject, "The Mis-
sacres.' Many views very recently
taken will be shown. Other services of
the day as usual. The Young Peoples
Alliance will hold social in the vestry,
Friday evening.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02
The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

r n surrH. z. Il. MoNRELIR.
7. o. SMITH & CO., PUBLISHERS,
40 WATER STREET, SKOWHEGAN ME.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and legal adver
mepts inserted at reasonable rates, adjusted
10 the SPACE used, and the position given.
Prices quoted on application.
Cards of Thanks and Resolutions of Respect
Inserted at 8 cents per line.
UBsCkIPTIoN RATES.
When paid in advance.
One wear Sl.50 Six months, .~.......7 5c.
Three months, .............-38c.
10 will be charged II not paid until end OF year
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

Il am tod that her 6ance is wealthy Q4Ite
one OF The landed geutry IN fact" YES Il
Was her mother who landed him
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

Stops The Cough and works or the Cold
aIstist bromo-Q 1iuiue Tablets cures cod
in one day. No cure. no Pay. Price Is cents
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02
INIYERSALIST.

Universalist Church, Rev. Dwight A.
Ball, minister. Morning worship at
10.45. Subject of the sermon, THE
Cross of Christ" Sunday school at II
m. Junior Union at 4 p. m, subject,
"Prayer and Perseverance. Y, p. c. U.
meeting at p. m topic, "rhe Benefits
of Self Sacrifice" All are welcome at
these services.
On the Honor Roll of the Juniors for
the month Of March the following names
appear with perfect record; Hester
j. Bassett, Stanley L. Bassett, Edwin
p. Flagg, Berle F. Nye, Fred W. Rich
ardsop, Leon w. Symons, Roy (.
Symons. The following names also
appear on the Honor Roll; Myrtle L.
Green, Agnes p. Mantor, Ray Nye,
Harold ?. Symons.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02

AT the First Baptist Church on Sun
day there will be morning worship at
10,45 with sermon by the pastor upon
the subject, "The Gospel of the Grace
of Cod" Sunday school at II; Juniors
at o'clock ; gospel praise service at !,
subject, "Counting the Cost" Thurs
day evening at Z 80, prayer meeting, sub
ject, "Consecration aud Fellowship
Acts 20: II 80. Monday evening, Young
Peoples social at 100 Tuesday even
ing Young Peoples meeting at :, sub
ject, "Chrst's teachings about the Res
urrection," John II 2l-27 and 40-44.
All are invited.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-04-02
BETHANY

Bethany Baptist church worship and
gospel preaching at 10 ;45 a. m, Sunday,
followed by the ordinance of the Lords
supper and public reception of new menu
bers. Sunday school at 80 p. m. !;
meeting of the Christian Endeavor So
ciety at p. m. In the church paror,
This will be conservation meeting and an
offering will be In order. Evening wor-
ship for all at o'clock in the chapel,
the monthly missionary concert with an
offering. There will be an opportunity
to make an offering for the benefit of the
Salvation Army at the morning service.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-25
Save the Children.

Ninety-nine of every one hundred dis
eases that children have are due to dis
orders Of the stomach. and these dis
orders are all caused by indigestion.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is just as good
for children as it is for adults. Chill
dren thrive on it. 1t keeps their lit
tie StomachS sweet and encourages
their growth and development. Mrs.
Henry Carter. 7O5 Central ST., Nash
vile. Tenn, says: MY little boy is now
three years old and has been suffer-
ing from indigestion ever since he was
born. I have had the best doctors in
Nashville, but failed to do him any
good. After using one bottle of Kodol
he is a we'll baby. I recommend it to
all sufferers" Kodol digests what you
eat and makes the stomach sweet. Sold
by r r. Bellamy,
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-25
Have You Seen the Headlight!
Mean Headlight WerallS Solo by
GEO. O.
At the; Big Racket Store.
At the; Big Racket Store.

Which we claam is the bes. o~verallS
Sod in the CITY. We have all sizes II
fire different colors. The onion label
sewed on every garment. Every gar
ment sold on a ten days guarantee Z
if not perfectly satisfactory we refund
the money The price has advanced
at the factory but not with US; we still
sell them at s1.O0 a garment. Nice
cap with leather vizier 20 match tor
15c each. In our overall department.
we handle a good many others. White
overalls for SOC a pair, also the blue
overalls we'll made for soc a pair.
A big line OF bathing suits for men,
to close out We sell you a good suit
for 75c., been selling for 81 % $50
suit, we sell for $40 a suit. (
In our Mems Clothing Department,
We are making a great effort to sell
goods. We have flannel suits, crash
suits n wash suits that We want to
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-25

unload. We neei-well ! will say the
ROOM, and if YOU need anything OF that
kinG for summr wear / shink YOU will
come and see ours. We will sell you
a good wash suit as Tow as A.5e; a
crash suit from $3.50 To $500; did sell
from $500 to $3.50. flannel suits we
sold for $500 we will low sell fer S. 50,
We also lave a big line Of Fall suits
just received. If you need q aice fall
suit, come 20 US. We will fit you up in
any style or grade. We will sell you
Cheviot suits, strictly all wool at $500
a suit. Beautiful casimer suiss at Sc. 90.
Strictly all wool worsted salt in fall
styles for $500 and $1,000 a suit Beau
tiful all wool black worsted suits,
we'll made for $500 a suit. If you buy
your clothing from us We will save
you money. If you will buy your over
alis from US, we will give you tha
best hat money can buy at the
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-25
Dysentery Cured without the Aid of
n Doctor.

IT am just up from a hard spell Of
the fux'' ~(dysentery) says MI. T. A.
Primer, a we'll known merchant OF
Drummond. Tenn. Il used one small
bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy and was cured
without having a doctor. I consider it
the best cholera medicine in the
world" There is no need of employ
ing a doctor when this remedy is used,
for no doctor a prescribe a better
medicine for bowel comnlaint in any
form either for children or adults It
never fails and is pleasant to take. For
sale BY all druggists.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-25
Dewitt is The Name.

When YOU so to buy Witch Hazel
SaIve look for the name DEWITT on
every box. The pure unadulterated
witch Hazel is used in making De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. which is
The best salve in the world for cuts.
Exurns, bruises. boils. eczema and piles.
The popularity of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve: due to its many cures.
E1as caused numerous worthless u
terfeits to be placed On the market.
The genuine bears the name of E. c.
Dewitt & Co. Chicago. Sold by r. R.
&Sellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-25
Not Oyer-Wise.

There is an Did categorical picture of
a girl scared at a grass-hopper. but in
the act Of heedlessly treading on d
snake his is paralleled by the man
who spends a large sum of money
building a cyclone cellar. but neglecrs
TO provide his family with a bottle of
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy as a safeguard
against bowel complaints. who's vic
Tins outnumber those of the cyclone a
hundred to one. This remedy is ev-
erywhere recognized as the most
prompt and reliable medicine in use
for these diseases. For sale by all
druggists.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-25
Suicide Prevented.

The startling announcement that a
preventive of suicide had been discov-
cred will interest many A run down
system, or dependency invariao oily
precede suicide and something a
been found hat will prevent that con-
dition which makes suicide likely. At
the first thought of self destruction
take Electric Bitters. 1t being 4 great
tonic and nervine will strengthen the
nerves and build up the system. It's
also a great Stomach, Liver and Kid
ney Regulator. Only SOC. Satisfaction
guaranteed by R r. Bellamy, Drug
giSt.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-25
2sOy Cured of Collie After Physicians
Treatment Had Failed.

My boy when four years OLD was
taken with collie and cramps IN his
stomach. l sent for the doctor Il he
injected morphine. but the child kept
ssetting worse. 1 then gave him half
e ~teaspoonful of Chamberlain's Collie,
sCholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and
xn half an hour he was sleeping and
soon recovered. L. Wilkins, Shell
lake. Wis. Mr.. Wilkins is bookkecper
Ger the Shell Lake Lumber Co. For
sale by all druggists.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-25
The Death Penalty.

A little thing sometimes results in
death. Thus a mere scratch, insight
icant cuts or puay boils have paid the
death penalty. It is wise to- nave
Bucklen's Arnica Salve ever handy. It
the best Salve on earth and will pre-
vent fatality. when Burns. Sores. u
GERS and Piles tnreaten.-OEAy Csc, at
r. R. Bellamy's drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-25
Puts an End to 1t All.

\ g%rievous wall oftimes comes as
a result of unbearable pain from over
taxed rganS Dizziness. Backache
Liver complaint and Constipation. But
thanks TO DR.. Kings New Life Pills
they put an end to it all. They are
gentle but thorough. Try them. Only
25c. Guaranteed by r. r. Bellamy
druggist.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-08-25

Mrs. Mollie Allen, of South Fork,
KY, says she has preventedattacks Cf
cholera morbus by taking Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets when
she felt an attack coming on. Sucn
attacks are usually caused by midi
gestion and these Tablets are Just
what is needed to cleanse the stomach
and ward off the approaching attack
Attacks of bilious collie may be pre-
vented in the same way. For sale by
all druggists.