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ALL THE NEWS
from Some rset towns
JacknIan.

Sunday evening a high wind and heavy
aln.
A very interesting entertainment was
given 10 the new hal, Saturday evening.
The proceeds are to pay for Dew stove
10 be used in the kilchen OF the hall. A
baked bean and oyster Sc" supper was
given, at which 50 partook
A Christmas tree will be IN the hall,
Saturday evening. AL are requested to
bring their presents early IN the DAY.
There will be an entertainment before the
presents are removed from the tree, The
Shepherd and the Fairies
John b. Henderson died al his home
at Dennstown, Thursday, the I7.h inst.
The funeral services were held at the
Congregalil nal church. The interment
was in the Jaokman cemetery By the side
Of his wife, who died several years ago.
MI Henderson has been a great suff -fef
for the last three years from cancer OF the
hip. All his children were present at the
funeral, Mrs John CALDER, his daugh ef
from lockwood. Me, arriving after he
died
Mrs. Nellie Farmer has been staying
with Ms John Henderson for the past
iew days.
Dentist Mckay OF Milinocket, who has
been doing dentistry the last week at the
Armstrong House, returned home, M)n-
day.
Mrs X r. Johnson visited her mother,
Ast week.
Y. o. Robinson was in town, Saturday.
Heman Holden was helping unload a
car of grain for V. o. Robinson, last
week.
T. w. BARLEY has moved into his home
which he bought of David Holden.
The schools closed, Friday, the 18th
Those who were not absent or tardy from
the primary during the eight weeks term
were Cassie Moore and Roy Holden
Lawrence Gilbert only IL days absen;
and Mel Dunton, Ia days absent.
The emigrants are sill going by Car.
load from Nova ScotiI, where they land
TO the great northwest.
A baby boy was born to M. and Ms
Joe Chamberlain, last week.
Mrs. Joe Perry of Long Pond was il
town, last week.
Jonas Holden. who is in the woods foi
Harris & Holden, was in town, Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Elliott have gone tc
Greenvile Jet to work for Henry Bartle,
on his farm by the lake.
Barney Fisher WAS called to Mlinocke
10 care for a case oil small pox
Chester M lis Esq. has returned from {
business trip to Sko "hegan.
Mrs. Geo. Savage is again on the sicI
list.
Rev. A. Forest is making his annua
visits to the numbering camps. He re-
ports ABB men seen at camps. 50 far, anC
IS camps more to call upol. N
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captnin Ra.Mett,. Three Cheera.

A series of Revolutionary scenes
were given in a London theater some
months after the close of that memoir
able war. On the one side was the
English army in full red coated uni
form, with every button In its exact
place. Opposite them was the Ameri-
can army, composed, as the theater
bill stated, of ARTISANS, cobblers and
tinkers," arrayed In their working
dress, with buttons of every size and
hue.
When the curtain dropped Captain
Bartlett of Plymouth, Mass, the cap
tain of ship then in port, stood up In
his seat in the pit and in a voice as If
given from a quarter deck in Il squat
called "Three cheers for the artisans
cobblers and tlnkers who were too
much for King George and his red
coats and with a wave of his hat he
gave these with a will. For short
time there was silence in the theater,
followed by an enthusiastic John Bull.
appreciative cheer for the pluck and
assurance Of the Yankee captain, who
became the lion of the city, receiving
invitations TO clubs and free tickets to
theatrical and other entertainments
while he remained In port.-Boston
TRANSCRIPT
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Black

Elmer Z. Towne was in Boston a few
DAYS last week
The schools 10 Madison will close this
week for their holiday vacation.
Mr.. Chas. Moore of Boston has recently
been the guest of w. d. M pore and
f,mily.
Will Gates, who has been very i'll for
several weeks, is much improved and able
TO be out again.
Mrs. Lillian Pierpont OF Madison was
the guest OF Muster Roydon and Mrs
Sarah MIntor, Sunday.
Mrs. S. S Gates is visiting her davgh-
ter MIS-. Henry Adams in Bingham, for
lew weeks.
The school on Blackwell hill commenc-
ed last NJ )nday with Ms. Maytie Living
stou as teacher. Nj
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commissioners NOTICE.
soMKRsEr IS

SoMERaET IS December II , A. d. 1903.
W., the undersigned. having been duly ap-
pointed bv the Honorable Edward Dan
forth, Judge of Probate within and for said
County Com missiobers to receive and decide
upon the claims OF the creditors OF Albert l..
Howes, late OF Pleasant Ridge in said County,
deceased whose estate has BEEN represented
insolYent, hereby give public notice agree
ably to the order OF the said Judge OF Probate,
that six month"; from and after december 9Th,
1908. have been allowed to said creditors to
present and prove their claims, and that we
will at end TO the duty assigned us at the office
of W. X. Jordan 10 Bingham In said county on
Saturday. the End day OF Jan usry. 1904, and on
Wed nesdsy, the 9Th "a OF June. 1904. at ten of
the clock In the forenoon Of each OF said days.
ARTHUR c. DINSMORE,
JAMES A. JORDAN,
3wbl Commission
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DOii iOlS lilS Oiu lllli
with the fish on his back.
For nearly thirty years h
has been travelling around tn,
world, and is still travelling
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the consumptive he
brings the strength and flesh
ne so much needs.
To all weak and sickly
children he gives rich and
strengthening food.
To thin and pale persons
he gives new firm flesh and
rich red blood.
Children who first saw the
old man with the fish are now
grown up and have children
OF their own.
He stands for SCOTS Emul-
sion of pure cod liver ola
delightful food and a natural
tonic for children, for old folks
and for all who need flesh and
strength.
SCOTT g. BOVINE. Chemists,
4O9-415 Pearl Street. New York,
SOC. and $I.OO; all druggists.
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Emblem,

H. b. Ellis is hauling logs to the river.
Chas. Eames & Co. have bought what
is locally known as the Jonathan Stevens
farm, and will soon begin to haul lumber
from it to the river.
Berry & Hilton have quit pressing hay
for this season.
Ira Gushing OF the Forks hotel was in
town, Thursday.
Lowell E. Ward loaded a car at Emb-
den station, Saturday, with nice, dry
wood.
Mont Spaulding and Lester Bosworth
went up to Crockertown with their teams
to haul logs.
Elmer Carl goes to Bigelow with his
team, this week, to work for J. Chase &
Son.
Steve Morin's PAGER took a quick gait
up the street, Sunday night, stopping at
Harlow Boyington's. She was not in
jared and there was but little damage to
the sleigh. w
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East Fairfield.

L. p. Kicker was in Skowhegan, Satur-
day on business.
Mrs. Alfred K. Nelson recently visited
relatives in Waterville.
Blanche Z. Hall and brother Leon are
visiting their grandparents in Brooks.
There will be a public Christmas tree
and entertainment at the schoolhouse.
Thursday evening, Dec. 24th. A cordial
invitation is extended 10 all. A commit
tee will be at the school house, Thursday
afternoon and evening, to place presents
on the tree. All those who can are re-
ques,ed TO bring their presents during the
afternoon. The exercises commence at
8 o'clock
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SnlithHeld.

Mr.. and M S. Frank Stevens and little
daughter of Nashua, New H mpshire are
visiting Mr.. Stevens parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Edgar Stevens. He is accompanied
by his aunt Ms Jennie Bean.
jennie Crowell has closed her school in
town and gone to Waterville, where she
is employed in So 2er's store.
M. George Miller of New Jersey has
purchased what is known as "Johnie's
Island in Smitbheld and it is understood
he will erect fine hotel.
There has been no services at the
church for the last two Sundays on &C
count of storms. G.
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North Fairfield.

Thomas w. Barley and family have
moved to Jackman, where they will make
their future home.
Miss Sarah Clifford. Colby 'os is spend
ing her vacation with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. B. Clifford.
Everett Walker. who has sold his farm,
expects to move to Skowhegan, this week.
Miss Lizzie Hoxie of Skowhegan, has
been spending her vacation with relatives
in this place.
There will be Christmas tree in Union
church.
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed administrator OF the
estate Of stephen Parin, late of Chicago, Illi-
nois, deceased, interstate, leaving estate to be
In the County OF Somerset and
State of Maine, and given bonds as the law
dire cts. All persons having demands against
the estate Of said deceased are desired to pre-
sent the same for settlement, and all indebted
thereto are requested to make payment imme-
diately.
JOHN r. MCCLELLAN, Administrator,
SkowhegaD, Maine, Dec. 10, 1903. 8w5l.
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Harmony.

1t has been decided not to hold any
Christmas entertainment in the church,
this year
The rain on Sunday made quite rise
in the rivers and brooks. The roads are
very icy and dangerous There will be
many reports of broken arms, if not heads,
no doubt
w. S. Bemis and wife and DR.. Nc
Laughln attended the State Grange at
Wateryile, Last week, the latter as dele
gate from Harmony Grange.
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FORECLOSURE NOTICE.

Whereas, Clement B. Hight OF Harmony in
the County OF Somerset and State OF Maine,
veyed to me BY mortgage deed recorded in
Somerset Registry OF Deeds, Vol. 1856, p 4sS, a
certain parcel of land situated in said Har-
mopy and bounded as follows: Commencing
at point ten rods ,uth from the northwest
corner of lot numbered eight in the fourth
range of lots In said Harmony thence running
sixty one and one half rods south on the west
line OF said lot thence east to the east line OF
said lot thence north, on the east line OF said
lot, sixty-ope and one half rods, thence west
to the frat mentioned point, containing forty
three acres more or less, and whereas the con-
ditions OF said mortgage having been broken
| claim q foreclosure OF the same o nd give this
notice for that purpose.
Skowhegan, Dec. 2ist, 1908.
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MRS WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over sixty years by millions OF mothers
for their children while teething, with perfect
success. 1t sooths 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
bottle BE sure and ask for "Mrs. Wlnslow'
Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind
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"Why do you look so worried. Overstudy pa
The Tragedian-"No; understudy." The man
ager thinks he can play the part better than l
can"
Accidents come with distressing frequency on
the farm Cuts. bruises, stings, spfalnn Dr.
Thomas Electric Oh relieves the pain instantly
Never safe without it,
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STATE or ONO. CITY oP TOLEDO.
LUCAS COUNTY,
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior PARTNER OF the firm Of +
CHENEY & Co, doing business 10 the
City of Toledo. County and State 4iore
said, and that said firm will pay the sum
Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case OF CATARRH that cannot
be cured by the use OF HALLS CArARRh
CURE,
FRANK ] CHENEY
Sworn to before me add subscribed is
my presence, this 9th. day Of December
A. d. 1885.
t~l A W GLEASON
(~<S Aala,y gsbAl
Halls Catauh Cure IA taken internally
and acts directly on thr blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. send ios testi
monials free.
+. ]. CHENEY & Co. Toledo. @
~ Sold by Duggists, 7yc.
Halls Family Pilia are the beat.
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LIFE At CAMP Wears
Soldering in the Land Of the
Moros.
QUIETING OPPOSITION
INTERCOURSE WITH FRIENDLY
DATToS.
Trafhcking With the Natives-Visit of
Gen. Miles-Nearly Time to Think
of Returning to America.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
MALABANG, Mindanao, P l..
November %, 1902.
The Moro situation seems to have i'm
proved in the past two months. Probably
Gen. Summers expedition of September 13-
October 6. 1902. helped matters a bit. The
troops at Lanao Camp Vicars) were REIN
forced until the force there consisted of
eleven companies of infantry, two troops
of cavalry and a mountain battery, in all
about 1,6,O men.
Three expeditions were sent out from
Camp Wears between September Is and
October 6. 19o2-two under Capt. Pershing,
10Th Cavalry, against the Sultan of Maciu,
and one under Capt. Helmick, 10th Infantry,
against the Sultan of Butte.
The first expedition went out at midnight
one foggy night, and consisted of four COM
panies 27th Infantry. one troop 18th Cav
airy, and two guns of 18th Battery Field
Artillery (mountain guns). The fog was so
dense that nothing could be seen twenty
five yards, and the troop, which led was
Immediately separated from the forces fol-
lowing. Then n couple of battery pack
mules, loaded with ammunition, fell into
a ditch and the fog was filled with pro-
family for a short time.
Before long everything was in shape and
the fog swallowed up the column, though
the noise or the pack train and the tramp
of the infantry came back for some time
This expedition was out four days and de-
stroyed some small forts. 1t did not reach
Maciu. however, being stopped by a deep
arm of the lake.
A week later. however, the same expedi-
tion went out and approached Maciu from
the land side. drove all the Moros into the
large fort, killing many. The fort (cotto)
was surrounded as far as possible, but dur
ing the night the Moros escaped, probably
on the lake side.
Capt. Helmick captured the Sultan OF
Butte, who had been active against the
Americans. but he was released and now
appears to be friendly. These expeditions
caused the camp to fill up with dattos and
sultans and their followers. all anxious to
get on the band wagon Even the Sultan
OF Bayan, who had been quite insoent, came
in and basked in the sunshine of the briga-
der
Effect of the Expeditions.
The Sultan of Bacolod on the north side
OF the lake did not come in. but the late
reports indicate that he is not quite so
fierce as he was and perhaps the new year
will see him attending the reception at
Camp Wears. While not many Moros were
killed, the impression made by the Ameri-
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about $1,000. 900 worth of Antwerp goods.
At that time money was worth ten
times what it Is now, and in comparison
the trade was greater Antwerp bought
spices and sugar of the Portuguese to the
amount Of almost 81 100000 a year, and it's
silk and gold wares from Italy were worth
twice as much.
There were then one thousand foreign
commercial firms doing business in Ant
werp, and among them were the Fuggers of
Augsburg who were the Pierpont Morgans
of the sixteenth century. The Fuggers
were famous as bankers and business men
and for their wealth, one of them dying at
Antwerp and leaving fortune of $1,000 coo,
an enormous sum for that time.
The Spaniards Ruined It.
Such was the condition of Antwerp when
the Spaiards tried to rule the Netherlands.
They ruined the country as they have
ruined everything they have put their
hands on. In less than generation the
population fellhjbff More than 80 per cent
and the business and people steadily dwin-
died until in 100 the city had only 10000
souls.
Later on Napoleon Bonaparte saw the fit
ness of Antwerp for great commercial
port. He built adacks at cost of some
thing like $10D6s8e0. and was fast making
the city the commercial capital of north
ern Europe, wilen itJEot another black eye
through the revolutions which followed his
death generation or SO later, Belgium
having separated HON HOLLAND. Antwerp
again began to grow. and 1t is now bigger
than it has ever, been before.
The Antwerp of Today.
The Antwerp Of today is one Of the
busiest places of continental Europe. It
booms like the fastygrowing cities Of the
United States ,blIts new streets are lined
with buildings which would do credit to
New York, and II has docks which surpass
anything on our Atlantic coast. The river
Scheldt has been walled in and deepened.
SO that at high tide the biggest ocean
steamers sail right to the edge of the city
and anchor there. All along the river iron
and glass sheds have been erected for stor-
ing goods and transferring them from the
ships to the railroads. -Four lines of rail-
way tracks run outside these sheds, and
next to the river are long lines Of hydrau-
lie cranes which lift the goods from the
ships to the cars On the average 1850 cars
leave the city every day. Both cranes and
cars are worked by subterranean acque-
duct operated by engines.
Above the warehouse sheds are long prom
.enades paved with asphalt. SO wide that
two two-horse wagon loads Of hay could be
driven side by side upon them. These
promenades look out over the river and the
green fields on the opposite side: they form
the favorite walk of the Antwerpers
Sundays and evenings At such times
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streets as our women scrub their kitchens.
That 10 what they do here. Every man
must keep his own sidewalk clean, and II Is
his wife or hired girl who does It The
Servant gets down on her knees and washes
the pavement.
1t is odd to see a Belgian business street
in the evening. All the store windows have
shutters of iron and wood which FOIL up
and down. When the store closes the shut
tiers are dropped and the whole street is
lined with blank walls.
Where Dogs Really Work.
One of the oldest things however, is the
Belgian dog. The expression work like a
dog must have originated here, for the
dogs are worked harder than any other
animals. You see them hauling vegetable
carts pulling in the shafts or hitched to
the axle. Sometimes they toll along side
by side with a woman, and sometimes they
do all the pulling themselves. Every man
who runs a push cart has a dog to help
him, and the milk cart is always pulled by
one or more dogs. 1t is wonderful what
the dogs pull and how well they work.
tested one at a dog market in Brussels.
The owner wanted to sell him to me for 40
francs, or So: and upon my asking a trial
he loaded 1.500 pounds upon the wagon and
the dog dragged 1t through the cobbled
streets without overexertion. He told me
1t could pull ton, and that So was dirt
cheap. At this same market / saw draft
dogs selling for $50, and other fairly good
ones brought all the way from SO up. The
Belgian dogs are usually fat. They are too
valuable to starve. and they are often fed
when their mistresses go hungry.
FRANK G.. CARPENTER.
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FLORIDA'S HOTEL POPULATION.
The State Was Not Quick to Realize,
as Now, Its Great Advantages.

From the Jacksonville Tmes-Union.
One of the least populous among the older
! states Of the American Union, Florida pre-
sents a problem Of government almost
| unique in that 1t contains within itself
population important by comparison with
her own that is still not of herself and Is
much alien In training thought and habits
of life. The man whose interests and feeling
bind him to our soil sees the EnglIshman
pass who traces his ancestry TO the Norman
conquest and who rules his patrimonial
| acres by right Of deed from the sword
hand dead five hundred years ago; the
French noble passes him the time of day,
and German may give him personal reco-
lections of the iron chancellor. The broker
from Wall street. whom populists have
taught him to look upon as a natural enc
my, may chuck his baby under the chin
and the republican leader In the Senate
who has helped to give him an appropria-
ton for neighboring harbor may fish with
him all day. These pass and repass as the
seasons come and Co. but we need not look
upon them as mere strangers, because each
is necessary to the other.
The Floridian gives to these great COM
munities within our own the safety and con-
hdence of assured law and order; from the
visitors we may learn the cosmopolitanism
that to Others only come as the best
fruit of long travel, and they are, or should
be, the embodiment of market brought to
our own doors-a blessing for which the ma
ton has gone to the Philippines, and will
again, perhaps, senr its army to invade
Asia.
There was a time when We were taught
the hotels took nothing from us and left
nothing with us-which condition, when
true, was our fault and our loss. Usually
the capital invested in them is not Floridian
at first because We had it not-neither the
men nor the money needed.
But 1t becomes Flordian of necessity-it
helps us pay taxes, 1t makes dead communi-
ties live, 1t eXerts influence for us in Wash
ington, 1t brings the investor to view the
land of promise, and it makes us friends
who stand in the courts where power re-
Sides The town that has no hotel feels it
| must secure one or dle-it Is unfortunate
that many who have them feel 1t necessary
to arouse antagonisms and make a division
OF interests. This great community within
community comes and goes, but 1t brings
friends for the winter who remain friends
during the summer thousand expert
enceS have proved when our boards of trade
seek capital for local enterprises or ask the
attention of administration politically
opposed. In much our interests are the
same-at all points where these touch We
| stand together. and a better understanding
| will always help both-man no longer lives
| for his little neighborhood alone.