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Milford chronicle., 1904-11-04
RACIAL GOOD WILL
Continuation OF Prosperity Will d
Much to Secure 1t.

Continuation OF Prosperity Will Do
Much to Secure 1t.
The Democratic platform accuses the
Republican party of an attempt to kin.
die anew the enbers of racial and sec
tional strife"
An incident at the recent Americas
Bankers convention in New York Illus
trated the falsity of this statement and
how. on the contrary, the Repuhican
party by policies which promote the
business prosperity of the South has
promoted also feeling Of mutual good
will between the better elements, at least
OF the two races
colored banker from Richmond. vs.,
John " Mitchell made a speech which
brought forth tremendous applause. in
which the delegates from the South join
ed with the delegates from the North.
Mr. Mitchell said he attended the con
venuon not only with the consent. but
upon the advice Of the white business
men of the South. He then went on to
show how the prosperity Of the Southern
negroes was continually increasing. and
that this was leading all the time 20
better understanding between the better
clements Of the two races As TO the
enai prosperity of the South he said
Do you know that we produce SIP l2s. 600
worm or crops year. Do you know that
OF the southern prosperity our people pro
duce o heavy proportion OF the tobacco
crop 10 you know that we negroes pro
duce 81, l4s 939 30 worth Of wheat at 20
cents a hushel and that the market has
gone % Sl.20 q hushelf DO you know that
we produce S403J6.T1 worth Of oats? Do
you know that We produce S215926. a3 worth
OF fyef DO you know that we produce S769-
oSO "a worth Of potatoes: Do you know
sweet potatoes? And do you know thar we
produce StB,dSl 1870 worth Of corn maxi
ing total production Of the negroes OF the
South Of S252, 437 $3.50 per year?
When he had finished, Col Robert
Lowry, Georgia banker, made an elo-
Quent speech in which he said: 1T is the
loadng negro and the loafng white man
that makes it hard" and that 1T gives
me great deal Of pleasure to hear from
our colored brother of Virginia. He has
stated the facts, and l am glad to have
him here"
Republican prosperity, like the rays Of
the sun, dispeis gloom wherever it goes,
and. without distinctions as to section,
race, color or religion, makes men hap
pier, better and more mindful OF their re-
sponsibilities to society. 1t ful6ls in de-
tail w. j. Bryan's definition Of a pros
perity which reaches the masses and
then works up and through every class"
THERE is NO BETTER WAY TO
HELP SETTLE THE RACE CUES
TION THAN TO GIVE THE COUN-
TRY FOUR MORE YEARS OF RE-
PUBLICAN PROSPERITY.
Milford chronicle., 1904-11-04

1904, was only S194. 10000. lie says:
The avidity with which Judge Parker
and ex-Secretary Olney swallowed the
statement that the Philippines had cost
this country S6J0,0OOO00. and the per
unacity with which they cling 10 it,
after its falsity has been proved again
and again. are past the comprehension OF
persons in Washington who are familiar
with the real conditions in the Philip
pines.
That the cost OF the Philippines. in
cluding the S20,000,O0O paid TO Spain,
amounted. up TO May /. 1902, to S1S9.
100000, has been established beyond dis
pute. No Democratic member OF either
house Of Congress dared to challenge
Secretary Roots statement TO that effect.
The cost to this country for the follow
ing year has been shown TO be S3,0SO.
coo, and for the year just closed 81, lOO,-
600, a total Of Sl94.lSOOOO That has
been the actual cost of the Philippines
up to June 30. 1904
The statement Mr.. Parker permitted
himself 10 repeat when he declared that
over 100000 lives have been sacrificed
is equally false. The total loss Of life
OF American troops and Filipinos in the
American army from all causes has
amounted to 4O67 privates and 155 Off
GERS, a total of 4,222 men. Even adding
to this number the loss Of Filipino in
surgents, a liberal estimate OF which is
less than 10000. the grand total aggre-
gates l4,000 against Mr. Psrker's
100000 Moreover, the totals here given
include deaths from wounds. sickness
drowning and other accidents and, an
important contributory cause, the con
tagious diseases which, unrestrained
ravaged Americans and FilipinOs when
American occupation began. Only 1876,
600 American soldiers, all told, have
been sent to the Philippines
As an offset to this loss OF life should
be set the magnificent work Of the army
medical corps and Of the health officers
OF the Philippine Commission. whose
unremitting efforts have stamped out the
plague, reduced smallpox and other con
tagious diseases to q minimum, and rem
dered the Philippines as heaIthful az
Cuba"
Milford chronicle., 1904-11-04

ment time has seen on this earth We
inherit" is the best possible proof that
Judge Parker takes a purblind view Of
the possibilities and benefits OF "o.on.za-
tion. Although separated from the coun-
try that pushed "a backward and inferior
race" from the scene OF Judge Parker's
speech TO the Avon Beach Regular
Democratic Club Of Long Island" does
he think for moment that England has
not shared in what was conquered for
mankind when the independence Of hex
American colonies was achieved?
But beyond all the narrow, petty. and
mistaken views Judge Parker takes OF
history and the onward and upward
sweep OF national affairs. stands disclos-
ed the fact that the Democratic candl-
date for President Of the United States
is willing to believe everything evil the
lying tongue of SANDER can utter against
American government in the Philippines.
solely because there is a Republican ad-
ministraiOn in Washington. 1t seems
almost Incredible that a Presidential can
didate should become the willing herald
OF every lying rumor bred in the pur-
lieus of Manila.
And to think that he has descended
TO this depth, not to force immediate
abandonment of the Philippines TO the
tender mercies OF their own corrupt and
impotent civilization. but to turn over
their preparation for independence to the
party Of pammany. Tweed and Till
man!
Never before has the candidate Of q
great political organization stood reveal.
ed before the American people in the
role Of a credulous defamer of the gov.
ernIaent CT his country. 1t sinks Judge
Parker far below the level OF his Marty.
Milford chronicle., 1904-11-04
Rryan,s ReveIntion.

Bryan's reception in Indiana shows,
conclusively, that the Democrats of the
Middle West are not yet cured Of the
free silver craze, with its accompanying
visions The silence of the ST. Louis
platform on the money question was elo-
quent. Parker's telegram satisfied the
New Workers and enabled them to pre-
sent a gold standard" candidate to the
conservative wing Of the party, while the
silver wing was coolly set aside to be
fooled and eajoled into good humor dur
ing the campaign
As a matter Of fact. the rank and Gle
Of the Democratic party stand on the
money question and on all others just
where they stood in 1896 The logic Of
events has not convinced their reason,
because on economic questions they
have no reason.
Bryan, who could not carry %
for himself. cannot, OF course, cas.. aat
State. or any other State, for Parker
He has. however, revealed the ass which
hides under the lions skin. assumed. for
purpose. by once great national
party.
Milford chronicle., 1904-11-04
Rnrinr from Ahrond.

The less the United States. through a
protective tariff, imports Of the things
that its own labor at home can manu-
facture just as well as foreigners. the
more it is able to import Of necessaries
and Injuries that cannot be purchased
al home. The consumption OF coffee per
capita In the United States, which in
1890 was eight pounds. is now twelve
pounds Our imports OF sugar, teas
spices. silks, laces, etc, have increased
considerably during the last eight years
With the American workingman sure Of
a good home market for what he pro-
duces. it goes almost without saying that
he will have enough money to buy for
himself foreign luxuries that be could
not dream Of having in Democratic times.
Milford chronicle., 1904-11-04
Iudoe Parkers Statement an Amazingly Reckless
Justification Of Facts and Figures.
An INFAMOUS AND RECKLESS CHARGE
Which Has Been Repeated by Bryan, Olnev
Hill and Other Oemocrats-ReaI
Cost OF Islands in Money
and Life

repeatedly
nonocati Presidency of Hill
be
be
aud Of
ouhled Hill
Democratic
which he distorted the Of
and j
Curtis conservative and impartial country
N
which Washington
D October nth, Mr. Curtis
Milford chronicle., 1904-11-04

Day after day the New York Times,
the New York World and the Brooklyn
Eagle repeat the lie that Chairman Cor
tclyou has extorted contributions from
wealthy business enterprises oD pledges
redeemable on the reelection Of Presi-
dent Roosevelt. They have been urged
and challenged TO name a single concrete
case and have replied by merely reiter-
ating the slander. AS a result the un-
founded charge is recoiling upon its in
ventors with the proper effect of i'm
pairing their credibility on every issue
Of the campaign.
Milford chronicle., 1904-11-04

In his speech before the Union League
Club OF New York, Secretary Taft said
that when he asked Professor Vincent,
Of the University Of Chicago. what he
thought of Judge Parker's letter OF ac-
ccptance the latter replied, 'Wen, il re-
minds me Of a recommendation Of a
good old family horse which rams 'eyea
ladies and eh.llreo can Dive it.
Milford chronicle., 1904-11-04

"Undoubtedly Il wouId be possible
at the present time to prevent any OF
the trusts from remaining prosperous
by the simple eIpedieHt Of making
such a weeping change In the tariff as
TO paraIize the Industries of the coun-
try. The trusta would cease 20 prosper
but their smaller com petitora would
he ruined, and the wage workers would
starve, while il would not pay the
farmer 10 haul his produce to market"
Roosevelt's letter Of acce ptancs
Milford chronicle., 1904-11-04

DOn't fail to return a Republican
Congress. The election of Roosevelt
and Fairbanks will be almost barren
victory II the legislative branch of the
government is in control of the oppo-
aition. If Republican policiea are TO
be continued II ia absolutely necessary
that all branches OF the government
he in accord.
Milford chronicle., 1904-11-04
LATEST FIGURES AS TO cosT.

Only sIo4, 10000 Expended on the
Philippines Up 10 June 80.
The Washington correspondent Of the
New York Tribune shows that the actual
cost of the Philippines up to June so,
Milford chronicle., 1904-11-04

Everybody profits by the growth OF
manufactures Those vino are engaged in
the business either as capitalists or wage
earners profit FIRST Of all, but in addi-
tion 20 these are the merchants who
handle manufactured products. the rail-
roads that distribute them, the farmers
who enjoy an increased demand for their
products, and all other classes who share
in general prosperity.
Milford chronicle., 1904-11-04
The People Know and Trust Roosevelt

The People Know and Trust Roosevelt.
II is fortunate for the Republican
party that its candidate for the Presi-
dency is so well known to the people Of
the United States that no story, no re-
Election upon his character or his work
affects the public mind in the slightest
degree The American people have had
their eyes on President Roosevelt for
many years they know him. They re-
spcct and trust him. The falsifca tions
OF the enemy against him are useless.
Milford chronicle., 1904-11-04

~ you wish continuance Of the pres.
ent prosperous times vote to retain the
Republican party in control OF national
affairs.
Milford chronicle., 1904-11-04

II Bryan Democrats are sincere in
their expressed desire to rebuke the Hill
Sheehan-Parker combination for the af-
front TO their leader they could make
the rebuke more stinging by voting for
Roosevelt. The greater the plurality
against Parker in Bryan strongholds. the
greater will be the self-satisfaction of
w. j. Bryan. for Mr. Bryan is but
human. and no man licks the hand that
smites him with sincere relish.
Milford chronicle., 1904-11-04

THE TINE TOR TALKING is
OVER. NOW yoFEl
Milford chronicle., 1904-11-04

So-caled independent voters who pro
fess to see little good in either of the
great parties might proftably follow the
wise maxim "of two evils. choose the
lesser" No man can be 50 blindly non.
partisan as not to see that the Repubh
can party has done more good for the
country than the Democracy.
Milford chronicle., 1904-11-04

The evidence Of history and of contem-
poraneous conditions afford incontrovert-
lille proof that England's greatness to-
day is the direct return for her coloniz-
ing efforts on this continent in Asia, in
Africa. and IN the islands Of every ocean.
Good has gone out from her and good
has returned TO her a hundred fold for
all the blood and treasure spent" in the
colonizing she has done in the four cor
ners Of the earth.
This rspeblic. the highest and most
successful development " selfgoyerD
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-12-22
THEY NEVER FAIL.
That is what they say about them in
SkOwhegan, and it is. there
fore reliable.

Another proof, some more
evidence, Skowhegan testi-
mony to swell the long list OF
advocates who endorse the old
Quaker remedy, Doan's Kid
ney Pills. Read this convinc-
ing endorsement of the claims
made for that remarkable pre-
pa alton:
A. Sedgeiey, employed in Mitchelrs
step ladder factory, residence Pine st.
says: "Just previous to using Doan's
Kidney Pills had an attack of back
ache. For five days | was unable to
leave the house. A physician prescribed
for me and did me some good, but 1 was
not cured by good bit. / stood it for
two weeks steadily before | decided to
try Dosn's Kidney pills, and as l was
getting no better | got box at Samp-
sons drug store and commenced to use
them. The dull aching across the loins
was reduced some each day until it en-
tirely disappeared. l have not felt it
since"
For sale by all dealers. Price 30 cents
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doaa's-anC
take no other.
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SmitllheId.

Mont Hartford and family have moved
into Mr. A. b. Coles house to care for
his stock for the winter, Mr.. Cole being
10 poor health. He will spend the winter
with his daughters.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Hartford are the
parents OF baby boy, born Dec. I6.h.
Daniel Stevens, an aged resident of
town, is seriously i'll.
Most OF the townsmen are harvesting
their ice.
Mrs. Frank Titus and daughters OF
Madison are visiting her mother in Smith
field
Amos Avery of Norridgewock is NOV
ing his family into town.
Frank Fuller is moving to Norridge-
wock
Mr.. and Mrs. L Groves visited Mrs.
Loyina Blaisdell 10 Rome last week Mrs.
blaisdel is in poor health. G
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Emblem.

The ferry boat still makes its trips be-
tween this town and Scion. Nevertheless
there is good crossing on the ice above
the dam at Caratunk Falls.
Harlon Boyington finished thrashiog
the 18Th.
There is some call for hay for the Mass
achusetts markets.
Mrs Martha A. Whitney is improving.
1t was with sorrow that we learned of
the death OF Lucy, daughter of Carroll l..
Caswell, which occurred the 18th. She
had been suffering from tonsilitiS in its
worst form and had passed the crisis Of
that disease, bui the system was too weak
Tor the heart to Continue its pulsatons,
and she passed to the other home.
DR.. H. F. NORM OF the Massachusetts,
home )pathic hos oital of Boston, who was
called to Scion last week by the serious
illness of his sister. Mrs c. A. Paul and
her daughter, returned to Boston Monday,
leaving them improving DIR. NORM and
S. b. NORM spent the Sabbath with their
parents in Embden.
Ralph Spaulding, while riding on log
ging sled last Monday, was unfortunate
enough to step off from it aud get caught
SO that his leg was broken below the knee.
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West Athens.

w. M. Drew was at home over Sunday
from N Madison.
Edwin Later who is at work at Bing-
ham, was at J c. Kincaid's over Sunday.
Guy Cooley of Brighton and Elmer
Merrill of Scion were in town Thursday.
w. J. Raymond is home from the
woods.
There will be services at the church
Sunday, Dec. Is conducted by Rev. J..
F. Taylor OF Cornville.
!. C. Kincald went to Skowhegan Mon
day
Miss Gala Giles, who has been on the
sick list, is gaining.
The graduation. which was held a
Union Church in this place Saturday even
ing, was well rendered, with very good
program.
H. L Corson and John Brason were at
home from Brighton over Sunday.
School in Dist. No. IA closed last week
Mrs. May H. Emery was teacher.
5 Spaulding went to Skowhegan
Monday.
There will be a Christmas tree at the
White school house Saturday evening
Dec "a.
Bad colds are prevailing in this vicinity.
Master Clifford Williams is on the sick
list He had whooping cough first, then
took more cold and is very sick boy.
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Browns Corner.

Rev. Mrs. Corson will hold preaching
services at our schoolhouse, Dec. 25.
Mr.. Darius Barnes and Lottie Wade of
Skowhegan visited at Aaron Soule's,
Saturday and Sunday
Miss Lucy Burrill from So. Canaan
visited several days with her aunt, Mrs
w. r. Bailey, last week
Mr. Guerdon Yale has returned from
skowhegan where he WAS employed i'll
the electric power station.
Mrs. " r. Bailey visited her sister,
Mrs Whitehouse, of Hartland, last Sat
urday and Sunday.
Mr.. Frank Thompson and daughter,
Ina, of Hartland were in the place,
Tuesday.
Mrs j l. Chase and Mrs. Nette Tay-
lor of Fitchbnrg, Mass, who have visit
ed at G. b. Chase's for nearly two weeks,
returned, Wednesday, to Pittsfield
where they will visit for a few days be.
fore going TO their home "a Ftchbnrg,
Mass
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Booker recently
visited her brother. Lewis Green, of
Brighton
Mr. Isaiah Crowell OF Pittsfield was in
the place, Thursday.
Willie Austin and wife have gone to
Hartland they will spend the winter at
the home of Walter Wheeler.
Miss Mae Gould is at home to spend
the holiday recess. She is a student of
Bates college
Those who have been on the sick list
but are congalescing are, Rev Mr. Cur
rler Of Cornyille, Thomas Donaheu and
Fred hituey Of North Hartland.
Mr. and Mrs Joseph Church of Hart
land are stopping at Everett Damons $.
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North Madison

The Golden Glow branch of | S. S.
with invited friends met al the home OF
M. and Mrs. Ansel Saley to celebrate
her mothers 9Th birthday, Mrs. Eliza
beth Hume we'll. The morning being
bright and clear the guests began TO ar
rive at an early hour loaded with baskets
aud boxes OF choice articles. The day
was pleasantly spent in social converse.
Dinner was served at IL, to which all did
ample justice, all wishing Mrs. Hunne~ell
many more happy birthdays IN return. all
returning home luIy feeling that 1t was
more blessed to give than to receive
Mr. John Bioknell has been harvesting
his ice, which was an excellent crop.
MIR. Oliver Dean vas the guest OF Mr..
and Mis-. Ansel Sslley over Sunday.
Mr.. Edgar Clark is doing quite busi-
ness in the meat line all are very glad to
see him.
Mrs. Clara Clarke was the happy re-
cipent of new fur coat on her birthday,
Dec. Io.
Oliver Dean is making shovel blocks
for Mr. Dana Robbins.
Mrs. Mary Smith has been the guest of
MIS-. Eliza Robbins for several days the
past week.
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IIArOIle

A young child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Sheaff met with a serious accident while
at play near an open door, by putting his
hand on the casing just as the door was
shut. The finger end was caught and
completely pinched off tu the bone, the
end falling to the floor when the door was
opened.
Chester Sheaf and Leslie Stevens have
returned from lhe woods, Leslie having
sold his horses while there.
Owing to low water and the inability Of
the mill to run, the barrel makers have
been obliged to purchase slaves from away
aud have them shipped to the hclory here
ready to set up up.
The wells are getting low and the mill
here is shut down entirely, waiting for
wa'er
Our grocery man has appeared out in a
fine new cart and is now well protectt d
from the weather.
J. F. Libby & Son have started their
steam saw mil up the creek.
Mrs. Margaret Stevens of Nondge-
wock is housekeeper for Lynn c, Stevens.
Z. H. Farnham is getting out fir logs
for the barrel manufacturers
E. P. Emmers has the patience OF Job
and from the same cause.
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catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can.
not reach the seat of the disease. Cstarrh Is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in order to
cure it you must take internal remedies. Hall g
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts d.
rectly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Halls Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine.
1t was prescribed by one Of the best physicians in
this country for years and is a regular pre-
scription. 1t is composed Of the best tonics
known, combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination of the two ingredients i,
what produces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
F. ], CHENEY CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
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Why Men Grow Weak
1t Is Due to a Wasting of the Most
Vital Elements, Which Destroys
the Whole of the Bodily Forces.

It makes young men feel old and It
cuts off the usefulness of middlc-aEed
and old men long before their allotted
time. resulting in premature decline
and decay. 1t r0bs the blood of "a
it's richness. cXhausts the body of its
a1imating powers. and saps the vers
lie itself from the train and ner
1nfers. DR.. Glasses Blood and Nens
Food acts al once upon this impaH
.rshed condition of the blood, bras
n4d nerve forces. stopping the dram
and replacing the run down and worn
ult tissues with the same materia
llat has been wasted. 1t fills the
shriyeled arteries with pure. riel
blood. which Increases the weight IN
sound. healthy flesh and muscles. thai
give you strength, and the brain all
nerves with fresh, vital fluid, thai
forces new life and vigor into every
portion of the body, building up the
entire system and Transforming the
sufferer into a type of perfect man
hood Weigh yourself before taking
it. Price so cents Book free.
Sold and guaranteed by GEO. e. SAMP
son, Druggist, Skowhegan.
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Palmyra.

We have just received the announce
ment Of the marriage of Warren Hubbard
and Miss Miriam Folsom, both Of Pal
myra. The wedding, which was very
quiet, took place at the home of the
brides father, c. H. Folsom, the cere-
mony being performed at noon, Saturday,
the 18th inst. Mrs. Hubbard graduated
rom Maine Central Institute. Plttsheld,
class OF 1000, and has been a successful
teacher 10 this and other towns, since.
Mr.. Hubbard is the second son OF {. L
Hubbard and is at present employed at
the Maine Central railroad station at
Newport.
At the regular meeting of Palmyta
Grange. Saturday evening, II. L. Good
fch was elected master. and Mrs. L L..
Carter was chosen Fora, to I'LL vacancies
caused by the officers-eect, A. =. Howes
and Cora Msx6eld, declining to serve.
Installation of officers will occur, an.
I4th, 1906, in the evening.
Perry Furbush has sold his hay to Parks
Brothers, Pltts6-ld. The press has just
left there and report the largest amount
from one farm, one hundred and forty
tons.
F. T. Palmer & Co., manufacturers OF
farm carts, etc, of Skowhegan, has re-
Gently bought OF William Harris OF Ca
naan, pair of fancy matched Hereford
steers. Mr.. Palmer called on friends
here, Sunday, and Mrs. VIM. Brown &C
com panied him on his return to Skowhe-
gan 10 care for Mrs. Palmer, who is in
poor health.
Mrs. H. M. Tohonnett, who has been
dangerously i'll, is reported to be i'm
proving, b