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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-04-14
THE BAD RUPEE.
Bahram Got rid of II. but Not the
Way He Intended.

Way He Intended.
There lived in Rampur, India, n
vender of swoctmeats named Bahram.
whose wife had weak eyes" said the
story teller. "One day this man Welt
to see friend at the bazaar. and he
left his stall in the woman's charge.
BE careful. mind you. about the
change ne said to her. But neyerthe-
less when he returned home he found
that she had taken in bad rupee
piece. He could hardly sleep that night
for rage and sorrow In the morning
he arose early, and, determined to get
rid of the bad rupee, he set out through
the town. Soon he met boy.
boy he said, do you know the
sweetmeat shop of ALP (Ali was a
rival yenderl We'll, take this rupee,
go to Ais shop and spend "A piee for
sweetmeats there. The sweetmeats
you may keep; want the change
"The boy departed merrily and in a
little while returned with his mouth
full.
$50 you got the change without trou-
BILE, ehY said the man as he counted it..
And did Ali make no examination of
the rupee
ooh said the boy, 4 didn't go as
far as Ais | got the sweetmeats at
Bahram's shop. London Modern So
cietV
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-04-14

WIS the boy WHO brought him the
note from Alice. He put down tie tel
egram and opened the note. When he
had read It. departing still more from
his usual hobits he swore again. this
time very strongly
He handed the letter TO Bob. and Boil
read aloud. slowly and carefully:
My Adorable Davie-I didn't come from
Hinkley Heights l boarded the train ut
Blankton and 1t pulled out just in time
for me to shake a day day" from the
rear end to the officers. | knew they'd
wire to Boston. but / was on to their
tricks, and | carried in my suit case all
the rigging for a tailor maid. plus the
golden braid to hang adown my back 3"
I've had proposing acquaintance with
most of the girls at Hinkley Heights, and
the fair Alice didn't escape. To soften her
refusal she told me she had given her
heart to another when she was only If
teen, and the early conqueror still held the
fort l managed to find out the whole
thing and was shown your photo, which
has the place of honor in her den
didn't know then the use I'd make Of the
knowledge. | was afraid to trust to the
tailor maid" altogether and you'll admit
1t was brilliant scheme to be met Mt the
station by so eminent a member OF the
Massa chusetts bar as Dir. David Arm
strong. And Ia got enough OF the family
history to carry my part with you all
right, all right.
/ nclose a dollar bill. Please buy some
good cigars for our friend Bob
I'm telling you Of the cinch you've got
with Alice as a reward fer the good turn
you We done me. Alice is a peach but she
hangs too high on the tree for any but the
very best and l think you're It Yours
truly HENRY HARDY
Also Mark Browning otherwise Jack
Finley. alias Little Freddie; known to Mr.
Tennessee as Chummie Charlie.
Bob groaned Then he, too swore
forcibly and repeatedly. Il wasn't
prepared for this. The bank people
said it was n trusted employee-bee
with them over a year
He rose, still grooming. and reached
for his hat. Then he turned sharply to
Armstrong. How is ii you didn't
know your own sister,"
Armstrong explained
Tennessee shook his head slowly.
grooming still more.
Don't let my sisters name get mix
ed up with this. Bob"
Il won't mention her Where are
you going, Dave?" as Armstrong walk.
ed out with him.
To Hinkley Heights | must be
able to recognize my sister when see
her hereafter"
But the outcome of his visit to Hink-
ley Heights is quite another story.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-04-14
9Mrs. Agnes Bison.

Agnes Bison, wife of David Bison,
passed away at the family home. Satur-
day, April 2nd, the cause of her death
being abscess of the stomach from which
she had suffered for the four weeks pre-
cedng her decease.
Mrs. Bison was born 10 St. Joseph
Beauce County, Canada, seventy.fouI
years since, where she resided until she
came TO this town with her husband and
family about forty years ago. She is
survived by her husband, David Blssor
and five children, Amidee, Joseph aud
Peter all Of Skowhegan, Mrs. JOSEPH
Conroy, also of this place and Mrs. job
Pollinger of Philadelphia.
Funeral services were conducted in
St. Mary's church by Father Lacroix OF
the morning of April 9th, and the inter
ment was in the Catholic cemetery.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-04-14
Information
Given 10 the Public by our
Local Druggist.

We wans the public to know that
the most valuable and delicious tasting
cod liver oil preparation known to
medicine is Vinol.
Vinol contains ALL of the medicinal
elements of cod liver OIL actually taken
from fresh Gods livers, but not drop
of OIL
For this reason it is recognized
throughout the world as the greatest
health restorer and strength creator
known to medicine, and we do not
believe there is a man, woman or child
In this vicinity but what Vinol will
benefit them.
1t makes health and strength for old
people, weak, sickly women and chill
dren, nursing mothers, and after a
severe sickness.
Cures hacking coughs, chronic colds,
bronchitis and all throat and lung
troubles. Unequalled to create an
appetite, and to make those who arc
too thin, fat, rosy and healthy.
Try Vinol on our guarantee to return
your money if you are not satisfied.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-04-14
Annual Town Meetings.

pENNIsrowN, March 2S-Moderator,
George Henderson; clerk, A. A. Graffte
assessors, Moses Holden, Newell K
Cratic, Joseph B. Henderson; treasurer
A. A. Cratic; collector Moses Holden
school committee, Mrs. A. A. Cratic
Mrs James Wilson; Mr.. George Hender
son; money voted for schools, S133
other purposes, $50.
The FORKS, March 2l-Moderator
George r. Merrill; clerk. Walter l. Y ork
assessors, Walter |. York, James f.
Powell, Michael c. Kennedy; treasurer
Wilson j. Holway; collector, Edwin Y
Morris; school committee, Wilson J
Holway James f. Powell, Winfield S
Powell; money voted for schools, $3.50
other purposes, S175.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-04-14
F. ". BUCHANAN, Druggist.
HOLLOW CHEEKS.
What to DO 10 Make Them Become
Full and Plump.

What to Do 10 Make Them Become
Full and Plump.
Hollow cheeks are something no wo-
man wants. and it is not hard to rem
edy them. To impart frmness fact3l
gymnastics and massage, accompanied
by Il good prepared skin food or Cocoon
butter, will prove beneficial. The skin
food is to be applied Just before retlr-
ing and the exercise TO be INDUCED in
both night and morning for about ten
minutes. To exercise the muscles first
compress the lips. fill the cheeks with
air and work the jaws in Il chewing
movement. putting the cheeks outward
as much as possible and keeping the
mouth closed.
Before applying the skin food pre-
pare the face to receive it by a thor
ough washing in warm soapy water.
followed by Il cold rinse. Dry and with
the tips of the fingers stroke the mus
Giles of the cheeks upward and back
ward with gentle pressure after plac-
ing the thumbs at the base of the ears
Anoint the hOllows with the cocoa but
ter and execute a rotary movement,
beginning by placing the finger tips at
the corner of the mouth and following
the iawbone to the temple.
Start again at the corner of the
mouth and work upward through the
middle of the cheek to the outer corner
of the eye. Repeat each movement ten
times. keeping the pressure firm but
gentle
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-04-14
Speaker of Parliament.

1t is not generally known that the
speaker is always Sir" even to the
highest officials of the state No one
approaches him with hat on, and if
an NJ. L, passes him in the street the
NJ. +. makes obeisance His invita-
lions 10 dinner are commands which
involve the surrender of previous en-
gagementS and are not accepted. .
but "obeyed1" At his leyee be stands
looking very dignifed in black vel
vet suit. and NJ P.'s, former NJ. P.'s
and peers make their bows and pass
on.-London Tit Bits.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-04-14
kedeI Dyspepsia Cure
- iCURES A
Plies

WlnchesterlPileC Cure Qiquid taken internally
Does This by Killing the Pile
FormRtion-Money Back
IL 1t Fails to Cure.
MSo many thousands OF people have been
cured of all kinds of piles Bleed
ing. Internal and External and CT ronic Con-
stipatiou by Winchester Pile Cure that we will
refund the price paid IL not cured. Sufferers
from Piles who hs e be en- cured by Winches-
ter Pile Cure are grateful enough and lad to
pay the price of medicine for a cure. We
stand b, hind our own remedy. We know that
1t cures WINCHESTER PILE CURE CO.
Winchester Pile Cure is
pleasant tasting liquid remedy. which when
taken interplay acts directly on the lower
bowels, kills the pile formations in the blood
gradually softens and dissolves away the
growths and permanent cure is made. Sup
positories or surgical operations give only
temporary relief. II tired of these then try
Winchester Pile Cure. Perfect safe to take.
A personal trial Is the best test. Buy bot
tie for 81; take as directed and a perfect
never-to-return cure will be made. The in
tense itching stops in a day or two. II not
cured your money will be promptly refunded
without argument. The decision of cure Is
left entirely with you. We trust you implic
lilly. Winchester Pile Cure will also improve
your digestion, build you up. give you pure
rich blood and restore you to the pleasures of
home life and business. 6m46
Sold In Skowhegan by
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-04-14

INK God
Lydia f. Pnkhams Vegetable
would rise from bed the feeling
to before dia e
table Compound
tiredt
able do before
health 1t indeed
truly, MRS
The Lamar register., 1904-03-02
Ts,ierIs Tougher.

In letter to his lola Register,
Congre ssman Scott gives the partic
ulars of the rather sensational sur
render of his seat in congress, by
Mr.. Shafroth, of Colorado. When
Shafroth's election was contested by
republican, a committee of con
gress sent for the ballots by which
he was alleged to have received 81
600 majority. He went over the
ballots with the committee and saw
The Lamar register., 1904-03-02

better than it was in 1902; 80 we
may conclude that the partial fail
ure in many crops was not due to
the shortage Of water to any great
degree, but that the weather was out
OF harmony.
The shortage of water and the
short crops for the two seasons past
must have prompted the farmers to a
greater effort at winter irrigation
than ever practiced before in the
valley. The open winter has favored
winter irrigation, and as result
there has never been nearly SO much
water used in winter months and the
ground was never in better state
of moisture from irrigation IN the
spring of the year.-Rocky Ford
Tribune.
The Lamar register., 1904-03-02
NJ. Smith of Colorado, Montana and

Nj. Smith of Colorado, Montana and
Utah, respectively, comprise the
committee of stockmen who accom-
pany Secretary Martin to Washing
ton to work in the interests of the
anti-shoddy bill and the bill requir-
ing classified census of live stock
to be taken frequently with view
to enabling owners to estimate the
probable changes in the market.
The bill providing for census of
live stock contemplates an e1pendi-
ture on the part Of the government
of 81, 10000 and it is hard to make
some of the members of congress be-
lieve that it is justified by the cir
cumstances. The live stock men
point out, however, that the cotton
and other crops Of the country re-
ceive government attention frequent
ly, and federal estimates of the
amount on hand and in prospect
give the seller information which
prevents the dealers from stamped
ing the market and influencing those
who own the staple to sell it for fear
of further decline. They say that
the live stock market is frequently
manipnlated ana cattlemen made to
lose millions of dollars because they
do not know the supply is not too
great for the demand and that prices
by all the laws of average, will stay
up.
The Lamar register., 1904-03-02
s.ockmen win Get Passes

There seems to be an excellent
prospect of the stockmen of the west
winning their fight for free transpor-
tstion that they want from the rail
road companies. The stockmen who
comply with the rules of the rail
roads regarding their shipments
have been obliged to pay their way
home from market, and they say
this an imposition. They declare
that since the railroads require the
stockmen to accompany their cattle
to market they should be given free
transportation returning as we'll as
going.
The meeting held in Chicago last
Friday, where committee of stock
men met with traffic managers of
the railway companies, WAS Produc
tive of such good results that Secre-
tary G. F. Martin of the National
Live Stock Association has written
from that city tina. the stockmen will
receive all they ask for. He says
the meeting was marked BY the ut,
most cordiality on the part of both
railroad men and stockmen, and that
the former said the stockmen had a
Just complaint and that their de-
mands should be complied with.
This is taken to mean that the stock
shippers will be given return trans
portation from Chicago and other
Eastern markets when they go to
market with live stock.
Former Senator Harris OF Kansas
made speech before the committee
of railroad men on behalf of the
stock interests and a brief WAS filed
setting fourth the points upon which
the latter rested their contention.
E s. Gosney, T. q. Power and j.
The Lamar register., 1904-03-02
Australians slow Growth.

Charles A. Lance, commercial
agent of the government OF New
South Wales, has written a paper in
which he discusses Australia as a
food producing country. He says
that its great need is larger agri
cultural population, but the history
of Australia in recent times offers
little hope of tie desired increase.
The Australian single tax casts 80
much of the burden of taxation on
land that there can be COM pa.; ; tive
ly little inducement to men to ac-
quire farms and engage in agricult-
ure. The natural tendency must be
for them to drift into the cities aud
engage in occupations that involve
no land ownership.
The Australian railroad system is
also against the agricultural develop.
ment of the country. Private enter.
prise being excluded by state owner
ship of railroads, new lines are not
built, and the equipment of old lines
with adequate rolling stock is neg
lected. Freight rates are made
not on a basis beneficial to interior
points, but rather to their injury.
The specialization of the govern
ment and extreme Legislation in the
interest Of the laboring class to the
exclusion and detriment of every
other have united to cause almost as
strong an emigration as the immi.
The Lamar register., 1904-03-02

at once that great frauds had been
committed in the city of Denver. In
the course of the investigation it was
discovered that sixteen democratic
members of the Colorado Legislature
had been elected by the same fraud.
ulent ballots. The legislature in
which these fraudulent members
held seats is the one which elected
Henry NJ. Teller to his present seat
in the senate by majority of only
one. II no frauds had been com.
mitted the weeping senator" would
have lacked fifteen of a majority ard
republican would now be occupy
ing his place. at is not expected
however" says Mr.. Scott, "thnt Mr..
Teller will show 50 sensitive con
science as his colleague in the house"
-kansas City Journal.
The Lamar register., 1904-03-02
The Meeting of Irrigation onloiaIs.

The recent meeting of irrigation
district engineers and water com
missioners was so satisfactory that
it is probable that from time to time
similar meetings will be held in the
future as occasion may suggest that
they would be beneficial.
State Engineer Carpenter has done
good work in bringing the water
commissioners and irrigation engi-
neers together from different parts
of the state, thus promoting harmon
ious action and CO operation In &C
cordsnce with general policy Of ad
ministration In this way he also
places all the subordinate features of
water administration more directly
under his own supervision; and if
this policy is adhered to, it should
greatly increase the efficiency Of ir-
rigation management in every part
of the state.
As result of the discussion at the
recent meeting 1t was agreed that an
effort should be made to bring about
cooperation among water users
along each stream. Frequent con-
The Lamar register., 1904-03-02
Water Prospects.

At this season OF the year the
prevailing question among the farm
Gers, and, in fact, among the people
Of the whole valley is: "How is the
outlook for water?" The answers
are varied and, too often express the
conclusion father of the hope. The
facts are that the water supply very
often contradicts the mountain snow
index. The only sure result that
follows good snow pack in the
mountains is that whatever
snow is there, deducting the amount
evaporated, comes down the river;
but this often happens to go to Kan
sas and sharpens their appetite for
litigation.
The snow is usually started by
rains, and either the snow or the &C
companying rain, aquantlty equal to
either supply, goes to make up the
surplus.
When we consider the drainage
area of the snow region as compared
with the area that furnishes water
almost wholly from rains, we can
readily see how much the import
ance of snow has been exaggerated
We see, occasionally, reports Of
heavy SHOWS at the headwaters of
Hthe Arkansas; and the aggregate
supply based on these numerous re
ports would make the valleys pulse
beat high with hope. There has
been some snow over small areas of
the headwaters, and they will give
results, but the amount of snow
to date is light, although there Is
ample time for heavy deposits yet,
and should such supply come we
can feel sure that it will reach the
valley at a time when it can be used
to good advantage. This idea that
SHOWS that fall in the early winter
are of more value than later SHOWS is
erroneous. True, the earlier the
SHOWS the more firmly they become
packed and the later the flow, but
they never remain later than July
first, and all the farmers know that
June and July are the months when
rains are most copious.
These are a few facts, however,
that form basis for the conclusion
that this season will not be so dis
couraging as last, even if rains are
no more plentiful.
There is as much to be hoped
from the mountain SHOWS as there
\ was in the spring of 1902 and 1903
The water supply last season wat
The Lamar register., 1904-03-02

f1icts arise between different irriga-
tors from the same stream, which de
velop i'll feeling, but that might in
many cases be avoided if all the
farmers were members of an associa
tion designed to promote harmony
and fair distribution of water An
association of this kind has been form
ed in the Arkansas valley, and there
seems to be no reason for failing to
organize them along every stream in
the state.
The problems of irrigation must
be worked out and solved by the peo
pie of the state in their own way.
They are better qualified than any
one else to do the work; and il it is
left to them they will in time reach
the most equitable conclusion posi-
BILE to be attained. Especially will
this desired end be reached if the
administration of the water laws is
intrusted to capable engineers and
water commissioners, acting under
the direction of the state engineer in
line with an intelligent and well de
fined policy. Republican.
The Lamar register., 1904-03-02

grafton upon which in addition to
the excess of births over deaths,
Australia must look for an increase
in its population. Men of means
keep away from country where
private enterprise is discouraged and
class Legislation subjects the whole
policy of the government to the dom
inant influence OF labor organizs-
tions.--Ex.
The Lamar register., 1904-03-02

We have English and American
White Granitewars In open
stock at lowest prices. Berry
bowls, sauce dishes, tumblers,
pitchers, spoons-everything In
Kitchen and tableware.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-04-30
JUDGES FREAR AND PERRY
Continued from page -

{ olent, charita bic, or scientific associa-
! ton: Provided, That no corporation,
| domestic or foreign, shall acquire and
hold real estate in Hawaii in excess
of one thousand acres; and all real
estate acquired or held by such cor
poration or association contrary hereto
shall be forfeited and escheat to the
United States but existing vested rights
in real estate shall not be impaired.
No divorce shah be granted by the
legislature, nor shall any divorce be
granted by the courts of the Terri
tory unless the applicant therefor shall
have resided in the Territory for two
years next preceding the application,
but this provision shall not affect any
action pending when this Act takes
effect: nor shall any lottery or sale
of lottery tickets be allowed: nor shall
spirftuous or intoxicating liquors be
sold except under such regulations and
restrictions as the Territorial legisla-
ture shall provide; nor shall any public
money be appropriated for the sup
port or benefit of any sectarian, de-
nominational, or private school, or any
school not under the exclusive control
of the government; nor shall the gov
eminent of the Territory of Hawaii,
or any political or municipal corpora
ton or subdivision of the Territory
make any subscription to the capital
stock of any Incorporated company, or
in any manner lend it's credit for the
use thereof; nor shall any debt be
authorized to be contracted by or, on
behalf of the Territory, or any political
or municipal corporation or subdivi-
sion thereof, except to pay the interest
upon the existing Indebtedness, to sup
press Instruction, or to provide for
the common defense. except that in adj
ditioa to any Indebtedness created for
such purposes the legislature may au-
thorize loans by the Territory, or any
such subdivision thereof. for the erec-
ton of penal, charitable, and educa-
tional institutions. and for public
buildings. wharves. roads, and harbor
and other public Improvements. but
the total of such Indebtedness incur
red in any one year by the Territory or
any subdivision shall not exceed one
per centum upon the assessed value of
taxable property of the Territory or
subdivision thereof. as the case may
be, as shown by the last general as
sessment for taxation, and the total
indebtedness for the Territory shall not
at any time be. extended beyond seven
per centum of such assessed value, and
the total Indebtedness of any subdivi-
sion shall not at any time be extended
beyond three per centIm of such as
sessed value, but nothing in this pro-
vision shall prevent the refunding of
any existing Indebtedness at any time;
nor shall any such loan be made upon
the credit of the public domain or
any part thereof, nor shall any bond
or other instrument of any such in.
debtedness be issued unless made re-
deemable in not more than FIVE years
and payable in not more than fifteen
years from the date of the issue there
of; nor shall any such bond or in
debtedness be incurred until approved
by the President of the United States
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-04-30
Maternity Home Dance.

The dance on the Maternity Home
premises takes place this evening. The
dancing will be INDUCED in on the
outdoor lanai. The music viii be fur
nished by a quintette club. The enter
tainment will start at o'clock and
continue until about midnight. Electric
cars on Beretania street run almost
to the Maternity Home The tickets
are so cents. The guests of the luau
ven this evening by Princess Kawa-
nanakoa VIII attend at late hour