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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21
A Plain Statement.

la 1896 and 1900 Judge Parker voted
for Bryan and Free Silver.
The Democratic State Convention
held at Albany, n. Y, on April Is
1904, instructed the New York delega.
ton to support Judge Parker's candi
dacy for the presidency. 1t adopted
unanimously a platform which con
tanned ten planks, including a demanc
for reasonable revision Of the tariff. =
On the question Of the gold standard il
was silent. The platform had Judge
Parker's approval ia advance.
For two months and twenty days,
the candidate stood on that platform
and said nothing, while his friends
hunted for delegates.
On the morning of Friday, July S,
the resolutions committee OF the d mo-
cratic National Convention agreed
unanimously, after sixteen hours
wrangle, Oh platform which omitted
all reference to the gold standard.
Dispatches received at Esopus during
the day and evening contained this
information and brought the news that
the convention had adopted the platform
as reported from the committee.
Judge Parker remained silent.
Judge Parker was nominated on the
morning of Saturday, July 8 Martin w.
Littleton, in presenting his name to the
convention, referred to him as a man
whose policy twill be that policy which
finds expression in the platform of his
party
Norman E Mack, the New York men,
Der OF the Democratic National Commit
tee and one of Judge Parker's support.
ers at ST. Louis, made statement over
his own signature on Friday morning,
after the nomination, as follows:
1.-The real simple truth of the failure
to put gold plank in the platform Is
this: Il would have resulted in a min
ority report being presented to the con.
vention, and If that had been done we
would have been beaten and Judge
Parker would not have been nominated
On Saturday morning, July 8, the
three leading Eastern Democratic
newspapers, the New York Times, The
New Y ork World and The New York
Sun, contained editorials hercely de-
nouncing the cowardice, of the conven.
ton, demanding that the candidate
should make known his position in
regard to the gold standard, predicting
| Parker's defeat, unless this was done
and threatning to bolt the ticket.
After reading these editorials Judge
Parker, according to statement giVer
out at Esopus, sent the dispatch to Mr.
Sheehan. 1t was then too late for thu
convention to name any other candidate
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21
Somerset Pomona Field Day.

The annual Field meet OF the Somerset
Pomona grange will occur at Lakewood,
Madison Center, Maine, Tuesday, Aug.
l6. The best of music will be furnished
all day by the Maecabee band OF Show
hogan.
There will be addresses by the follow
ing well-known speakers: Hon. Aaron
Jones, So. Bend, Ind, master National
grange; Gov. y. j. Bachelor, of y. H.,
w. L. of National grange; Hon. O5s-
diah Gardner, Roekand, Maine, master
of Maine State grange; Ex-Gov. Robbie,
Portland, Me. Hon, Edward Wiggin,
DR.. G. NJ. Twitehell, Augusta, Me. !;
Hon. F. S. Adams, Bowdoin, Me; Hon.
r. D. Leavitt, Howes Corner, Me. The
above excellent list of speakers is the
best that has ever been offered by the
grange and It is their earnes. desire that
there shall be a large attendance at this
meeting.
For the convenience of many who wish
to attend from the places mentioned be-
low there will be special return train
on the NJ. c. r. R., which will leave
Skowhegan at 8 30 p. m. with the follow.
ing round trip rates: From Augusta,
81 40; Riverside, 81. 10; Vassalboro, 95e
Winslow, Zoe; Watervilie, zoe; Fairfield,
Coo; Shawmut, Soc; Good VIII Farm,
35e; Hinckley, zoe; Clinton, S1.00; Oak
land, 95e. The Somerset R'y. will offer
special reduced rates with the following
fares for the round trip to Lakewood III
GLIDING the fare on the electric cars
Bingham soc, Scion Csc Emblem SOC and
North Arson 45c.
The steamer Margaret b.. will be in
commission, making hourly trips from
East Madison, for those desiring to
reach Lakewood from that direction.
The stable will be open as usual for the
convenience of those coming by team.
Splendid opportunities are offered at
Lakewood, this year, for meals and
lunches. Excellent performance at the
theater at SIS p. m. by the Lakewood
Stock Company
The day is to close with grand ball,
for which the best of music will be far
nished See small bills later,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21

Paul Kruger, former president of the
Transvaal republic, died in Clarens,
Switzerland, Thursday, the l4.h inst,
from pneumonia and supervening heart
weakness. Mr.. Kruger lost conscious
ness, Monday. His daughter and son-in
law were with him at the time Of his
DEATH He had been out only once since
his arrival there at the beginning OF last
month.
Mr.. Kruger, who was staying at the
Villa du Boichet, had been gradually
failing for long time, but he was able
to attend to affairs, read the newspapers
and receive visits until Saturday. A
change for the worse set in, Sunday. He
became unconscious, Monday, and re-
manned so until his death. Besides TIT
Eloffs, Mr.. Kruger was attended by his
own physician, DR.. Heyman, and by his
secretary, Mr. Redel.
Frichie Elof married daughter OF
former President Kruger and he, with
his wife, had been at Clarens with the
ex-President
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parlin-Dayis.

A very pretty, but quiet wedding oe-
Cured at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. K.
Pollard Of Winslow at 5 o'clock, Wed.
evening, July G, 1t being the marriage Of
Mrs. Pollard's sister, Miss Jennie NJ.
Davis Of Skowhegan and Mr.. S. s. Par
lin Of Portland.
Only the immediate relatives, and a
few close friends of the bride were pre-
sent. Medelssohn's wedding march was
played by Miss Minnie Russell, OF Proyi-
dence, R. l., during which the BRIDE
groom entered alone and waited for the
bride, who followed looking very sweet
In dress OF white muslin, with bridal
veil and carrying white roses. The cere-
mony was effectively performed by Rev.
Arthur Marley, pastor of the congrega.
tional church of Winslow.
After light refreshments and a social
hour, Mr.. and Mrs. Parlin departed on
the Pullman for short wedding trip, af-
ter which they will reside in Portland.
The bride is graduate of the Skowhe-
gan High School and has been success
full teacher for several years. Mr.. Par
lin is employed by the Berry Shoe Co. OF
Portland. The bride was the recipient
Of many beautiful presents. The best
wishes of their many friends follow them.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21
Glass Convention

The c'ass convention, composed of del
egates from the towns of Pittsield, Pal
myra and Detroit, occurred at Union
hall. Pittsfield, Saturday afternoon at
o'clock.
The meeting was not largely attended
bat was an enthusiastic gathering and
the business Of the hour was rapidly and
unanimously transacted.
In the absence OF the chairman, George
H. Morse, Esq, the meeting was called
to order by Oramel Murray, and j. A
Goodrich Of Palmyra, was elected as
presiding officer and Louis o. Haskell oil
Pittsfield, Clerk.
Charles Holmes of Palmyra, then nom.
mated Alvin 2. Hewes OF Palmyra, as
representative to the Legislature and he
was nominated by reclamation.
Mr.. Howes briefly thanked the con-
vention and stated his appreciation Of
the honor conferred upon him by few
sincere and well chosen remarks.
George II. Morse, Esq OF Pittsfield,
J. A. Goodrich of Palmyra, and Herman
Norton of Detroit, were unanimously
elected as the class committee.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21

The Department of Commerce and La
Dor has given out the cost of adminstra-
ton per capita of the various countries,
and it is likely that tho charge of ex
travagence which is already taken up by
the Democrats will lose substantiation
in the face of these convincing figures.
According to this statement every man,
woman and child in the United States
contributes $7.97 per year to run the
Government. This is the smallest con-
tribution per capita in any civilized
country on earth. In Canada, each
person contributes 50 80, in Germany
$945, in Sweden 1854 Ia Spain $1,000
in Portugal 81. 45, in the Netherlands,
S1l 40, in Cuba SIP 40 in Argentina
$12 68, AustroH Hungary S14 81, in Para
quay $3.50 Belgium SIT 40, France
ST. 81, Great Britain and the United
Kingdom $21 80, Australia $37 80 and in
New Zealand $38 IS
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21
SOMERSET PICK-UP>

Somerset county towns ar - W. 4
apf1rt.oued among TIE toa-- aao
plantations as school faod frsm .4e
safe Oh account If Z, 38l scholars.
Hartele F. Merrill Of Mad..oa va
among the medical students who passed
to exam nation at Portland as week
AID lie was admitted 70 registration a.
n D.
The funeral Of Gilbert A.. -or Of
Frank J. aad bertha .. Whit. Of
Plttsheld vas held sunday forenoon the
l9.h inst from tie home Of lis parenu
short distance from the village. The
deceased Was operated upon for appendi-
cltis short time agJ and Lis e5nalli5a-
was reported very favorable until the
sth inst, when he began u sink rapidly
and died on that day. Rev. A. { MolrA
pastor Of the Methodist church oGi ciatsd
at the funeral, which was attended By
large number Of relatives and friends
David Foster Of Fairfield, shot him
self, Friday afternoon, at bis home on
Water street. Mr, Foster had been sick
with consumption for some time and
bad grown respondent. He was the
employ Of the 5 \. Nye Manufacturing
Co, last winter, but had been unable to
work of late. One Of NJ. Posters
neighbors heard pisto, shot ana fear.
ing that there was trouble. notified Of
ticer Quincy, who went 10 the house
and found the man with revolver d
the floor at his side where / al fallen,
the bullet having entered il the upper
part of his heart, killing Inn Instantly.
He was sitting upright IN a chair.
Coroner simpson was notified and
deemed an inquest unnecessary. Hia
age was SO years. \ widow and three
children, two boys and girl survive
him.
The governor has appointed Edward
P. Mayo of Fairfield to be inspector
of prison and jails TO succeed the ate
Capt. Whitman Sawyer Of Portland
Although Nj. Mayo had very short
time in which to rally his force be pres
ented to Coy. Hill one Of tie strongest
endorsements which has come 20 the
state House in long time. This il
the more remarkable in that be was op
posed by no less than seven candidates:
c. {. Wiggin of Freeport, Augustus
Bailey of Winthrop, E. Y. Perry of Port
land E. NJ Foster OF Oakland, y NJ.
Mckusick Of Calais, Maj Benz. J, Hill
Of Auburn and c. L. Hathaway Of
Passadumbeag. Mr.. Mayo's endorse
ment includes letters from iarge
number of men prominent in Maine poll
tics and is especially noteworthy De
cause of the large number Of letters
from leading members of the Patrons Of
Husbandry.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21
WORTH A THOUGHT,
This Statement Will Interest Scores
Of SkOWhegan Readers.

The facts given below are
worth nprusal hv nh who 3-e
.;.,.l .La,,+ r.. .,b,..;-,i
MA 80, y -
ColluIIIoi4 VI q! sIlIl4ia- y SlI-
uated to TINS resident o.
Smithield. Ii is a local o..
rurrenre and can he thor
a-l,l,. :.,.,..;uo.ol
rs "') - :
F. D Claek, living neas emitAteic
village, says; kidney complaint stole
on me slowly and quietly tor two "
three years until * haa.l5 ae'eieiel
'n'o d serious case 1','- sa-se' ~
emu Oh .Iouo'e. .''''..5 49,
no end OF medicine, o"' rs ai'o'e Il
check the trouble. ,tt aig4e ere IT, Ia
its later stayes after A ht-3 laws work
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21

Portland Advertiser. All that the
Parker telegram amounts to anyway is
to- make it clear that the Democratic
candidate for the Presidency believes
that the Democratic party has been 10
the wrong for the past eight years, that
1t s still in the wrong, and thst he did
not care to trust himself to the tender
mercies of that party in presidential
campaign without some sort of an under
standing beforehand. That telegram
does not set the party right on the cur
rency question. And no matter how
much confidence the people of the
country may have In Judge Parker Oh
financial issues, they will scarcely turn
out the party whose record is so strong
upon that issue and which has firmly es-
tsohshed the gold standard in the face
OF Democratic opposition ia order to
place In power a party which has per.
sistently attacked the gold standard
during the past eight years and which
now does not care to acknowledge it
error.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21

Kennebec Journal; 1t is a significant
indication Of the feeling In the middle
West that the greatest democratic daily
promptly Dolls the nomination OF Parker
campaign 1t will ally itself with the Re-
publicans and will work for the election
OF Roosevelt and Fairbanks. 1t declares
that 1t recognizes the sham that is back
Of the nominations of Parker, that the
conservative Democi ats were buncoed by
the nomination, and that the triumph Of
the party, this year, under the leadership
of man who voted twice for Bryan and
free silver, and who boasts of 1t, would
be nothing less than a triumph for Bryan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21

a1'- Lave been planning for. jug
In there = lie lu.l iu business usual a.
- teAs2l II lie year, though some ID
9 't.~a fef5f. demand for their pro
a4ei7 Ia 34's.f.P7 the preparations n
sdpI.y = IL crop situation and tae
b3ilii1a. .st.2az seems 10 Lave eteered
e9mnetc a e5un41...es AID - have re-
moved some Il - feeling # doubt and
encouragement t4at aa. 5ee1 - marked
IL tie pas eiglf months
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. The fol.
lowing are the real estate transfers re.
Gently recorded in the county registry
Fairfleld-L. H. Pratt to Geo. l..
Bither, ct al $1,000.
Pittsield-Wm. A. Seekins to Nj.
Emma kimball, 81 Sarah A. Towle to
z. Z. Chandler, $l37 Sarah A. Towle to
g. Z. Chandler, $1,000; Ella j. Jewett
ct al to E. A. Nelson, $3.50; May E.
Walker to L. }. Humphrey, 5000; j. W.
Manson, Trustee, to W. A. Seekins. 81;
Cecil Campbell to Martha A. Garfield,
500; Allen Hackett to Carrie B. Horn,
$3.50.
Norridgewock-Wm. T. Adams to S.
X. Boone, 81.
Palmyra. F. Sedgwlek ct al to J.
l.. Sedgwick, 500; j. r. Bean CT al to
Freeman Berry, 81 J. R. Bean ct al to
Albert Neal, 81.
Forks-Hugh Comber to VIM. Nugent,
800.
Embden-Geo. E. Savage to Geo. L.
Hovey, 81.
Anson-Wm. NJ. B. Baxter to C. K. |.
Baxter, 81 WEIGH & Scannell to Ernest
Russell, 81.
Cornville-Chas. F. Tufts to Vim. W
Hayden, 81.
Bingham-W. W. Russell to T. T.
Nickel, 81
Madison-LevbM. Small to Coney S
Loring, $3.50
Hartland-Nancv A. Labree ct ell tc
A. P. McMaster, 81.
Skowhegan--J. l.. Steward ct al to H
B. Boyd, 81.
Solon-F. NJ. Vittum to II. B. Merry
ct al, 81.
Moose River-Isaac Thibadeay to B
McKewin, 81.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21

Lewiston Journal: Secret meetings
of the liquor selling interests in Andres
coggin county have been held Ia Lewis
ton the past week to devise measures to
oppose Sheriff Cummings's reelection. A
large campaign fund is on hand to be
used to overturn the law, II possible
Every friend of good government and
every believer In decent respect for law
as Law will stand fast. Androscoggin
county will show to the rest Of the
world that 1t abides by the Law and en-
dorses good faith Oh the part OF an honest
man and faithful public official.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21

The Insurance Press finds that the
preponderance OF wooden frame build.
ings In American cities Is something
"startling." 1t is matter of surprise
to this journal that the fire loss In this
country is not larger than it is under
these conditions. The Insurance Press
has collected the statistics of GA cities In
this connection, and Of the greater cities
included Chicago has 1l2,500 buildings
Of brick and stone and 145, $50 frame
buildings; Boston, 26, 800 stone or brick
and So 1913 frame; San Francisco, 4, 23C
stone or brick and 81 427 frame Newark
II ,22S stone or brick and % 376 frame
Kansas City, II, 0GG stone or brick and
80 sos frame. Portland figures among
the other cities of over fifty thousand
inhabitants, and 1t is reported to have
l,347 buildings OF brick or stone, and
4 1913 frame buildings, q total of 6 $40.
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COSTS NOTHING UNLESS CURED
AFFAIR Offer Mado by C. r. Fogg to
All Sufferers from Catarrh.

G. X. Fogg is selling Hyomei on plan
that has caused considerable talk
amongst his customers.
The plan is different from that fol-
lowed by other remedies, but the remedy
itself is different also. This treatment
for the cure of catarrh has such an I'M
usual record of cures to it's credit that
G. Il. Fogg offers to refund the money if
it does not give the desired benefit This
is certainly one of the fairest offers that
can be made and any one who has catarrh
and does not take advantage of 1t is
doing himself or herself an injustice.
Do not suffer any longer with tickling,
smartiug, burning, eye watering troubles
that afflict those who have catarrh
Hyomei will cure you, but II you should
not find it adapted to your case, G R
Fogg will return your money.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21

The oldest man ever proposed for the
presidency before Henry G. Davis
Of West Virginia, who has been nomi-
mated by the Democrats, was Allen G.
Thurman, who WAS nominated in lSSS
at the age OF 70. The oldest man ever
elected to that office WAS Elbrdge L.
Gerry, who became vice president in
1918, at the age of 50, so MIR. Davis, at
81, holds the unique record Of being by
six years the oldest man ever nominal
ed for the vice presidency, and ID years
Older than the Oldest man ever elected to
that office.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21
A recent bulletin of the United State

A recent bulletin of the United States
Geological Survey makes the following
announcement in regard to a Skowhegan
man. "Dr. George Otis Smith will,
with the assistance of Messrs. E. S
Basin and c. W. Drawn, continue the
survey of the Penobscot Bay quadrangle
in Maine: DIR. Smith will also exercise
general supervision over geologic work
in New England and the crystalline belt
of New York and New Jersey.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21
PREVENTS HAY FEVER.

All who are subject to hay fever or
rose colds should use Hyomei daily for
two or three weeks before the time of
their annual attaot and thus prevent It,
The worst cases are uikly relieved
and cured by Hyomei and Hyomei Balm.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21
To the Tax Payers Of SkoWhegan

The taxes for 1903 have been assessed and
committed to me to collect All taxes are now
due and payable and / am ready to receive and
receipt for them. Those who have only Poll.
t n 10 pay are expected to pay them at once.
Please call and settle.
u23 b. A. SAWYER. Collector.
Once over Green q Barnard Shoe Store. Resi-
enee ia Madison Ave.
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For Over Sixty Years

Mrs. WIHsLows SOOTHING SYRUP has bee L
used for over so years by millions OF mothers
for their children while teething, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child soften the gums
sllays all pain; cures wind collie, and is the
best remedy for Disrrhoea, 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer INN edistely, Sol1 by
Druggists In every part of the world. Twenty
five cents q bottle. BE sure and ask for Mrs
VIII slows Soothing syrup" and take no Other
kind.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21
Terms of Courts.

S,ere.ne Tudicia:-The third Tuesday in March,
al september and fourth Tuesday in December Civil
an Criminal.
Pro5ate:-The second Tuesday OF each month
coHntv Commissioners The first Tuesday In
Ma and August and the second Tuesday in Decem-
Der.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21

iake Al-9a-a ior mouth = -. TX
contains two weeks treatment AL r.
..9e- rot help y9a. bring back &c .r9t7
boxes ~ = K F9gg and he y com
ss.r money Ia accordance Hfh tue
5.arantee
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21

We would just as soon drop it--when 1t is
a stitch In the side
Clothes do not make the man, but they max e
a woman happy or miserable.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk OF Courts:
Wfs5aA T. SEs1iNs,. ..-................s kowhegan
County Attorney:
ep,ses W. COVER. .-........ 80. Skowhegan
Judge Of Probate;
EDWARD f. DANFoRTH.. .skowhegan
Register Of Proba,e
NATaAs FowLER,......... .skowhegan
Register OF Deeds:
f1suzlIys GooDwiH..... .Skowhegan
Treasurer
Z III. If ED. ....t......-.....'. Harmony
Sheriff and Jsiler:
Al,FrD II. LANc,......,........- 49,. Skowhegan
nst-r1Es: c. F. Duren, Fairfield; Anon Baker,
pis5Ha,r: William f Priest, Pit,sfed; Lewis Fish,
ut'.4.5r3; Fred Lucas. St. Adams; Charles E. Var
-, Mercer George +. Aver, Athens Wallace Emery,
y Arson; Albert f Millay, North New Portland
r. Dunbar Madison. William F. Briggs, Skow-
-. Orlando Bracket, Starks; Herbert Eaton,
s.. F {. Holt, Norridgewock. ]: Frank Durgn,
t. Forks Fred J. Horn, Canaan; William II. Niles,
Flagstaff.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21

Nothing go convenient as mileage
book when you travel. Pstten has them.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21

County Commissioners:
Isss MErcALP. New Portland.
Milton L. MERRILL, St. Adams.
L. {. WILLIAMS, Athens
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New Books at The Library.

The following books have been re-
ceiyed at the public library the past
week
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-08-18
HUSBAND MAY Be
A WIFE MURDERER
MISSOURI DOCTOR BELIEVED TO
HAVE KILLED SPOUSE
FOR $4,000.

New London. No. Aug l5,=-Or
Lilly has been making n chemical
analysis Of the stomach of Mrs, Jones
Watson OF New London and testified
at the inquest Saturday that he had
found traces of morphine. Doctors
Briggs and Hildreth said Mrs, Watson
did not die of external injuries.
Mrs Watsons death followed a
buggy ride with her husband, DR.,
Jones Watson, July s. DR., Watson
said he was knocked unconscious when
thrown from the buggy, as u result of
the horses shying. He did not know
what happened TO his wife,
The funeral of Mrs. Watson was
held two days later without an inquest
Mrs, Watsons life was insured for
$50 900. The day after the funeral
July s. DR. Watson left Now London
Mrs. Watson, who was 40 years old
was daughter Of DR. j, ]. Suffer OF
Palmyra. who demanded an investiga
ton OF the death. Mrs Watsons body
was eNhumed, coroner's jury called
and July 2S an autopsy was held. DR.
Watson has refused to testify 1T the
| inquest