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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03
Solid For Prohibition.

Hon. John D. Long, SO well known as
an honored native of the State of Maine,
an "OAford Bear born in Buckfield,
spoke in that town at public meeting,
recently and among other arguments
used the following:
"There is another indueement for the
repeal of the prohibitory law that is
sometimes advanced-the claim that by
license fee, considerable revenue may
be obtained for the support of the gov
erment, and the taxes relieved by Just
that amount, but this Is the most illus
DRY of all claims for repeal, because the
extra expense made necessary by the
saloon more than consumes the income
of the license fees Where there is Ii
cense you have drunkenness and disorder
larger police force Is necessary, the
cost of court and witness fees is in
creased, and especially the expense for
the care of paupers; so that 1t always
results, whatever the income from H.
cense fees, there Is an increase of the
tax rate, aud with prohibition there is a
lower tax rate. In Massachusetts where
have been familiar with the statistics,
eighty-fve per cent. of all the criminal
intoxicating liquor. In the city of Quincy
near bingham when they had the licens-
ed saloon there was a high tax rate,
and when prohibition was established a
lower tax rate followed.
"Other states have repealed their pro-
hibtory laws, it is seldom that pro-
hibtion has remained for long the es-
tablished policy of any state. But Maine
is not given to following the precedents
of other states, she Is able to follow out
a policy of her own. she is not like
other states, they do not raise crop of
ice as we do, and we do not need to fol-
low the example of South Carolina in
raising cotton.
~ hy have the law in the constitu-
ton? Why not make it statutory or OPP
tional. with the particular towns con-
cernedP The repeal of the amendment
is the entering wedge for the surrender
of principle. 1t would remove protec-
ton of our homes from the most destruc-
tive and insidious danger that has been
granted and mo license has been once
obtained, there is perpetual contest
and turning back and forward from 'li-
cense' one year and mo license the next
and then license again.
1.-THE repeal of the prohibitory amend
ment would be step backward and the
people of Maine are not accustomed to
go backward in questions of moral and
social reform. Mothers and sisters
wives and fathers, too, ask for the pro-
lection of those they love from this ter
rible and pathetic danger. The settled
policy of the state, supported by the
sober common sense of the rural COM
munites has decreed that the saloon
shall be an outlaw, and do not believe
thar the good people of the state. will
ever allow the prohibitory amendment
to be repealed"
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81 occasionally get hold of a queer
passenger" said n conductor on one OF
the suburban lines the other day. "but
l had always managed to hold my OWL
until week ago. Then Il regular Uncle
Josh took my car for the first trolley
ride in his life. He sat up in corner
and watched things for d few minutes
and then beckoned to me and said:
Conductor, you look like a smart
young Teller
eyes. sir
"Then tell me what makes this cal
60
Electricity sir
"That didn't satisfy him for more
than three minutes. l saw a doubtful
puzzled look spread over his face, and
presently he beckoned to me again and
said:
Conductor, should say you was
about as smart as they make EN-
eyes, sir
"'And guess you know 1t ALL
"'About all, sir
az asked you what made the car go
and you said electricity
THAT'S correct
"'All right. If electricity makes the
car 20 what in tarnation makes cleo
tricity goY
HE had me there" smiled the con
ductor, and | went out of business in
half a minute and the grin on the old
mans face was something to be re-
mcmbered for many days, Detroit
Free Press
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Literary n otes.

Summer Types of Men and Women,
"My Efforts to win the American Cup,
by Sir Thomas Upton, Education of a
Debutante'', "a Stud y of the Servian
Tragedy, 1.-THE Cahart Mystery,
The RIDER, "a Chip of the Old
Confederacy" by Jubal Early, and Gap
tains of Industry" are the Illustrated
articles of the Cosmopolitan for Septem-
Der. There are other attractive articles
and features.
The September st. Nicholas is unusual
ly rich in illustrations. There are full
page reproductions of George Romney's
"At the Spinnet,' Rudolph Lehmann's
portrait of Robert Browning, and Guel-
cino's "The Guardian Angeln and Oliver
HEREFORD, Howard Pyle, K. w. Kemble,
Maud Humphrey, and other notable
illustrators contribute life and interest
TO the pages. ST. Nicholas always has
plenty of jolly ingles; but the Septem-
Der number offers, besides, longer and
more ambitious verse, Margaret John
sons "The Tale of Tertullius Quintus,"
and Charles Noel Douglass "Wilie on
Classic Fiction" The department deal
with timely topics Of interest to the boys
and girls In the usual attractive way.
The Horse In America is, perhaps,
the widest reaching topic in the Septem-
Der Century. 1t is treated by John Gil
mer Speed in manner to awaken dis
cussioD, and there Is rare collection Of
pictures of famous horses, which will
themselves be attractive to all who are
interested in the development Of the
horse In the United States. Ii is followed
by paper on 1.-THE Berlin Bourse," by
William G. Dreher, who describes Ger
man methods on change and compares
them with those of New York. The
same number contains two portraits Of
the late Pope, drawing from life by
Andre Castaigne and frontispiece draw
ing by II. T. Tobn from a photograph.
Accompanying these is brief appreca-
tive article by Cardinal Gibbons on 1.-THE
Character of Leo XIII.," based on per-
sonal impressions. Ambassador Andrew
ID. White prints more "Chapters from
My Diplomatic Life" full of anecdotes
Of notable people in various European
countries. w. K. Merriam, director of
the last census, writes of Noteworthy
Results of the Twelfth Census" bring
ing out curious data, and Thomas Bailey
Aldrich recalls an episode in the life of
Edwin Booth under the title of "Poor
Yorick." The fiction has large variety
and geographical distribution. The
number contains the last instalment but
one of Richard Writings new novel,
1.-The Yellow Van" the scene OF which
is laid In English country society, with
an American duchess as the grand figure.
Three noticeable articles on literary
topics Of perennial interest appear in
Current numbers of The Living Age. In
the number for August %, Charles l..
Eastlake writes of Thackeray august 20
contains Augustine Birrelis review Of
New Editions of Charles Lamb" and
September 5, an article from Walter
Frewen Lords dashing pen on "Charles
Resde's Novels"
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Bank[upts Petition for Discharge,

In the matter Of John A. Moultop
Bank apt, in bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale. Judge of the DIS.
trict Court of the United States for the District
of Maine
John A. Moulton OF Fairfield in the
County of Somerset, and State Of Maine. IN SAID
District respectfully represents, that on the
Goth day of August 1871 he was duly adludE-
ed bankrupt both individually sud a. member
of ftm Of Moult)u 4 &c pdrich under thu Acts
of Congress relating 10 Bankruptcy. that he
has duly surrendered all his property and rights
of propert and has fully comulied witt all the
reGui ements of said Acts ana Of tie orders ui
CourttouChmg his bankruptcy.
Wherefore lie prays. that lie nav Re aec.rei
by the Court To have full discharge from all
debts proyable against his estate aaarr said
bankruptcy Acts, except surh atEts Us are tx
cented hy law from such discharge
Dated tins 5th day of AuEust s L. lu5
John \ MaHltaH Bankrupt
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Tragedy of a Glass Eye.

From Odessa comes the story of q
tragedy in which a glass eye was q
most important factor. Two young
people of good position were at the al
tar to be married. The ceremony had
hardly begun when a woman's voice
came from the back of the church, cry
ing that the wedding must be stopped
as the bride was blind. The bride
tainted and was revived, and the cere
mony proceeded. Hardly had the priest
given his blessing when the bride fell
dead. 1t seems that the brides sister
was In love with the bridegroom. The
bride had glass eye which she in
some mysterious way had concealed
from her future husband Therefore
the bad sister went to church to break
up the wedding and took the glass eye
as pretext for so doing. AS a fitting
sequel the bad sister went mad,
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cause of his Indifference TO the Br1ar-
ton girls. 1t was Nelly.
Nelly. lie would find her, and then
But he did not even know her ad-
dress. The package bore the postmark
Of the nearest city. That was all. But
he could not fail He must find her.
The next afternoon found Jack Car
son hopelessly walking the city streets.
He still scanned the faces of the pass
ersby, but the first enthusiasm Of his
search was gone. He had come In on
the earliest train and had made
straight for the nearest directory. In
vain; it did not hold the name of
Amelia Anderson. Inquiry in many
quarters had also failed.
And now he was undecided. Should
he go home and leave the matter in
the hands of some detective agency OF
should he stay and keep up the search
In person? He was passing one Of the
great department stores. One window
was gay with valentines of every size
and shape. He sighed as he looked.
Nelly might have liked one of these.
In his gloom even the thought of her
brought a lifting of the Clouds He
would buy n valentine and send 1t to
her, care of the general post office de.
livery. Perhaps it might find her.
1t took but minute to find the
counter and he was lingering a dainty
creation of painted satin and lace when
a soft voice asked, Can | wait on
you?'
Jack started and looked down into
q pair of blue eyes. 1t was Nelly.
He stared dumfounded. 1t was Nelly
and yet not Nelly. The angular figure
had rounded out, and neat well fitted
dress of black revealed every curve
of grace and beauty. Her red hair
was a glory, piled up on the top Of hel
small head. A laugh lurked in the
corner of her red lips. Only her eyes
were unchanged. They met his full OF
gratitude.
In their depths he found courage.
"Mely," he cried rapturously, i've been
hunting for you all day till was just
about discouraged. | wanted" he hest
tated, ito thank you for the valentine"
The girls cheeks famed Il was
transferred to this counter the othei
day, and the sight of all these pretty
things made me remember that day In
the Briarton schoolhouse. Not that
have ever forgotten it." she added has
tily, while her blush grew deeper, "but
it made me want to send you valen-
tine just to show you l hadn't forgot
ten. SO I sent it, and you got it." she
finished breathlessly.
He had quite forgotten the probable
presence of other shoppers. Fortunate.
ly it was late in the day, and the valen.
tine counter was deserted
And SO | got it," he repeated tender
ly. That's why | came toto ask you
to go back to Briarton with me, l love
you, Nelly. I've been loving you ever
since that day only I've been too stu.
pid to know it. Can't you find it in
your heart to love me little? The home
is all ready. and mother is waiting"
The girl caught her breath sharply
cts so long since I've had a mother OF
a home" she whispered. And as Jack
looked down into her blue eyes he knew
that the battle was won.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03

Skowhegan-John and S. F. Robinson
to Geo. Soue. 81 90; j. P Merrill to j.
T. Murphy, 81 90; j. p. Murphy ct al 10
FIR I'd Gotta ct al, Sl.00; j. p. Murphy ct
al to j. f. Mccarthy, Sl.00.
Pittsfield-P. j. Written to c. F.
Hurd, $3.50; Katharine B. Haskell ct al
to j. NJ, Chalmers, Sl.00; Lizzie T..
Lindsey to C. P. Morrill,, S1.00.
Flagstsff-S. C. Durrell to C. +.
Savage, 81 90; B E. Savage to Trustees
Of Congregational Parish, Sl.00.
Ctnasn-Arthur Holt to M. l.. Adams,
1925.
FAirfield-A. 7. Berry to VIM. T..
Crawford, $1,000.
Norridgewock-Au Simmons to
+. r. Danforth, S225; Ray A. Bigelow
Il +. j. Holway, S1.00.
PAlmyrs-Coleman f. Libby to Eliza
nel h Braley, s400
R'pley-W. Il. Lombard to Martha
W. man, $500,
HArmonv-John L. Collins to w. f.
Marble, $3.50.
Moscow-Levi Foss TO Edward c. An
drews, S25; Sarah A. Andrews TO James
Pooler, sS45; Z j. Hunnewell to w. F..
Hill 500.
inghsm-Mary f. Buekuam to John
I, Baker, 500.
st. Albaus-Ira w. Page, IT., to Ira
w. Page, Sr., Sl.00.
Auson-T II. Spear to Fred A. Emery,
800; Edward I. Spear to Lucinda
samson, Sl.00.
Madison-G. W. T. Merrill to NJ F..
padham, 81 90.
starks-J. NJ. Norton to c. {. Camp
tell, 81 90.
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Bankrupt'S Petition for Discharge.

In the matter of Charles L. Hussey, Bank
rupt i'll bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge Of the Dis
trct Court of the United States for the District
of Maine.
Charles l.. Hussey of Pittsfeld, in the
County of Somerset, and State of Maine, in said
District, respectfully represents. that on the
9Th day of April 1902, he was duly ad-
judged bankrupt under the Acts Of Congress
reating TO bankruptcy; that he has duly sur
rendered a his property aud rights OF property
and has fully complied with all the requirements
of said Acts and of the orders of Court touching
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, thar he may he decreed
by the Court to have full discharge from all
debts provabe against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex-
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 2lth day of Aug. A. ID. 1908
Charles l.. Hussey, Bankrupt.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS: The fol-
lowing are the real estate transfers re-
Gently recorded In the county registry
For week ending Tuesday, Aug rs.
Forks-J. H. Durgin to F. E. Durgn,
$100.
st. Albans-Fronia S. Traitor ct al to
C. S. Hilton, 1925.
Hartland-C H. Bradbury to G. A.
Wheeler, s1.00; Nettie G. Thompson to
Vim. A. Blaisdell, Sl.00.
Pittsfield-Sarah J. Hall to A. A. Sin
clair, $1I00; 5. d. Bckford to Ellen NJ
Hoxie, $1,000; Zephia o Daniels to s.
d. Bickford, 1920; T. G. LanceY ct al
to Erta NJ. Nelson, $1,000.
Harmonv-Flora II. Phillips to +. P.
Pennell, $1.00; Flora II. Phillips to f.
E. Hurd, $1.00.
Anson-Carence Mantor to Alureda
Eames, 500; Martha F. Bunker ct ais
to Fred W. Bunker, $1,000; Hiram
Gilman to Georgia B. Luce, 81 co.
Skowhegan-Kittie c. Geddes to
Catherine X. Blunt, 81 90; Frank Gil
bert to Joseph Gilbert, $500.
Moscow. B. Whitney to F. H
Gilman, $1,000; Sarah j. Andrews to
Hannah K. Foss, $1,000.
Athens-L. G. Trafton to David White
side, $3.50
Somerset Co.-H. D. Crow ct al to j.
A. Williams, Sl.00; j. A. Williams to
S. w. Philbrick, $1.00.
Cornville-Carrie G. Clark to S. r.
Harding, 81 90; Geo. Fortier ct al to j.
p. Merrill, $l00; VIM. E Richards to
Lizzie A. Dow, $3.50.
Detroit-L. n. Crocker to Elizabeth
Bryant, $3.50.
Caratunk-E. j. Hunnewell to Geo. II.
Markham, $3.50.
mithfield-Howard Crowell to Clara
F. Hartford, 5000.
Madison 4iram Moore to Nellie Nj d.
Moore, $1.00.
Embden-C. E. Eames to Vim. Mac
D0nOugh. $1.00.
Starks-Melissa E. Waugh to Olney
Taylor, 5000.
Norridge wock-Rebecca S. Clark to
Inhabitants of Norridgewock, LOO.
Concord-Juno F. Curtis to j. j. Ian
der ct al, $l,00
Moose Rlver-lsabell Henderson to
Thos. c. Hughey, 81 co.
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ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, SIS.
On this 29th day of August A. d. 1903, on
reading the foregoing petition, II is
Ordered by the Court, That a hearing be had
upon the same on the 18th day of September A
d. 1903, before said Court At Portland. in said
District. at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published in The Somerset
Reporter, newspaper printed In said District
and that all known creditors, and other persons
in interest, may appear at the said time and
place, and show cause, II any they have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be granted
And IL is further ordered by the Court. That
the Clerk shall send by mail 10 all known cred
itors copies Of said petition and this order, ad
dressed To them al their places of residence as
stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale, Judge
of the said Court, and the seal thereof, at Port.
land, in said District, on the Z. h day of August
A. ID. 1903.
IL. 81 JAMES t. HEWEY, Clerk.
A true copy of petition and order thereon.
ives Attest: JAMES Z. HEWEY. Clerk
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The Genuine VS. Commercials

The genuine is always better than a
counterfeit, but the truth of this state
ment Ia never more forcibly realized or
more thoroughly appreciated than when
you compare the genuine DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve with the many cou-
nterfeits and worthless substitutes that
are on the market. w. 5. Ledbetter, of
Shreveport, La says: after using
numerous other remedies without bene-
fit, one box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve cured me- For blind, bleeding,
itching and protrudng piles no remedy
is equal to DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sa)ve
Sold by Geo f. sampson.
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DR., EnmOns'

Monthly Regulator has brought happiness to
hundreds of anxious women. There is positive
ly no other remedy known to medical science
that will 30 quickly and safely do the work.
Longest and most obstinate irregularities from
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every possible condition and positively leaves
no after Ill effect upon the health. Sent by mail,
securely sealed, 600: Money letters should DC
mont st., Boston, Mass.
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Dr.. c. j. Bishop OF Agnew Mich,
says, ~ have used Foley's Honey and
Tar in three very severe cases of pneu-
monia with good results in every case, y
Refuse substitutes. Sold by f. ". Buck
nam.
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Bring any souvenirs back from your
tripf'
zone only. but it cost a lot"
What was it,"
Empty pocketbook" = Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune.
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For Piles.
Sample mailed free.
One application gives relief

The continued use Of Hum
phreys' Witch Hazel Oil per-
manently cures Piles or Hem
orrhoids-External or Internal,
Blind or Bleeding, Itching or
Burning, Fissures and Fistulas.
Relief inmediate-cure certain.
Three Sizes. 25c., 5Oc. aud 81. 90. Sold BY
Druggists. or sent prepaid on receipt OF price
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. William and
John sts., New York.
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DIstress After Eating Cured.

Judge w. T. Holland of Greensburg,
La, who is well and favorably known,
says: 1.-TWO years ago ] suffered greatly
from Indigestion. After eating, great
distress would invariably result, lasting
for an hour or SO and my nights were
restless. l concluded to try Kodol Dys
pepsia Cure and it cured me entirely,
Now my sleep is refreshing and digestion
perfect" Sold by Geo. E. sampson
II wonder why she decided to get married
in Europel'
"She had such large circle of friends over
here that she didn't wish 70 invite
Peter Minuit had bought the Island OF Man.
haitian for s24
NO" remarked his wife, Il don't think II
is a bargain at all. You didn't get any trading
stamps with it."
PeIcelving that he had been buncoeo, he re-
lapsed into sulky silence.
Don't pick quarrel before IT is ripe.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-03

Some people talk as if they thought
everything that dropped from their
lips was a bon mot. "-Atchison Globe,
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NERVOUS DEBILITY

Vital Weakness and Prostra-
ton from overwork and other
causes. Humphreys Homeo>
pathic Specific No. %, in use
over 40 years, the only success
full remedy. 81 per vial, or spec
ial package for serious cases, SIS.
Sold by Druggists sent prepaid on receipt of price,
Humphreys Med. Co.. William 4 John Sts, NY
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IL. II I: s
Winch ester Pile Cure dquid taken internally
Does This by Killing the Pile
Formations Back
If 1t Fails to Cure.

So manv thousands of people have been cured
of all Kinds of Piles -Protiudng, Bleeding, IL
ternal and External and Chronic Constipation
by Winchester Pile Cure that we will refund the
price paid if not cured. Sufferers fIom Piles
who have been cured BY Winchester Pile Cure
are grateful enough and glad to pay the price sf
medicine for a cure We stand behind our own
remedy. We know that IL cures
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Winchester Pile Cure Is

pleasant tasting liquid remedy, which when
taken internally acts directly on the lower bow.
els. kills the pile formations in the blood grad.
ually softens and dissolyes away The growths
and permanent cure is made. Suppositol ies
or surgical operations give only TEN ,,oIa. re-
lief II tired of these. then try Winchester Pile
Cure Perfectly safe to take.
personal trial is the best test Buy a bottle
for 81 of any of the leading druggists, take as
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be made. The intense itching stops in day or
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refunded without argument The decision OF a
cure is left entirely with you. We tlust you i'm
plicity. Winchester Pile Cure will also improve
your digestion, build you up, give you pure, rich
blood an restore you to the pleasures of home,
life aud business AT druggists. or bv express,
81. Address WINCHESTER PILE CURE CO.,
Medford, Mass Circulars free We are a relia-
BILE company, $4,000 behind our uncoAditiona
guarantee We keep our promises absolutely
sold in Skowhegan, Me-, by g r. Fogg.
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Something seemed to keep him from
opening the package under the eyes OF
the curious. 1t was not till he was well
out of town that he cut the string and
gingerly lifted out n card emblazoned
with wreath of forgetmenots. There
was pretty little verse. and be read it
through wonderingy. But when he
reached the end he gave sudden ejac-
ulation. There was a name signed,
"Mely Anderson
His heart beat strangely rs he looked
down ut the wreath of forgeuncnots.
In their place lie seemed to soc pair
Of hIuo evas suddenly hr realized the
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-02

and get as much money out of the oc-
casion of the setting of the eX-cham-
pion's star as possible.
And all things being considered, it
pointed to them that McGovern's
closest friends thought he could not
win Then a little physiological reas-
oning strengthened their opinion, for
rarely in the annals of pugilism has Il
champion regained his laurels from
the man who wrested them from him,
for the knowledge that he was once
whipped by the man ne was fighting
operated strongly against him.
And as a matter of fact, now that
those who were interested hold MOTH
ing in reserve, it is seen that the cool
est headed of the fraternity, who do
not let their feelings interfere with
their judgment, were in the ranks of
the minority.
But in spite Of all the cold reasoning
which is in tune with the result of the
last match, there are many who, while
perfectly willing now to admit that
Corbett is the better man, are sad, and
would much rather have seen McGoV-
ern win this time even if he had to
lose to COrbett in another fight, pro-
Viding it would be a long and entirely
decisive one. However, no enc could
be found yesterday who did not believe
COrbett had proven his title clear to
the chamDiOnShiD