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The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-16
A story of Alexandra Dumas.

This story is told of Alexandra Du-
mas. Il is well known that he could
not refuse a request-at least not Of
ten one day lie gave Il man letter
to one of his intimate friends in Brus-
sells. The friend, a wealthy merchant,
received him as though be had been
Dumas own brother, introduced him
to his circle of acquaintances, placed
his stable at the mans disposal and
did everything in his power to make
life pleasant for Dumas friend After
the lapse of fourteen days the man
suddenly disappeared and with him
the best horse in the merchants stable.
Six months later the merchant visited
Dumas and thanked him for the kind
of people he recommended to his con
sideration. Dear friend" he added,
your friend is a shark. He stole the
best horse in my stable" Astonished,
Dumas raised his hands toward heaven
and cried, What, he stole from you
toOv
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-16
Palmyra.

Mr.. and Mrs Lester fitzgerald OF PITTS
| field were 10 town, Sunday.
A r. Blaisdel of Comma was the
guest of his brother, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Leland Osborne of Brat
tleboro, Vermont accompanied by his
daughter Mrs Bertha Osborne Frye OF
Wilton. New Hampshire were the guests
of relatives in This vicinity, last week
Mr.. Osborne lived Ia this town durng his
earlier years, aud this is his first visit
since he moved away about ~ years ago.
hle enjoyed calling on numerous old
neighbors and friends. who gave him a
cordial welcome, and through the courtesy
of his nephew, d. S. Emerson, number
of relatives and acquaiutances were lnvlt-
ed to meet the visitors at his home, Thurs
day evening. The time vas occupied 10 a
social way and pleasant meeting enJoy-
ed by all. Mrs. Frye is the wife of {. Z.
Frye of Frye Brothers dealers in real eS-
tate aud lumber in Wilton, New Ham2-
shire.
Palmyra Grange celebrated its 18th
birthday by holding an all day meeting,
Friday, Nov. 10. State Master Gardner
vas invited TO attend and address the
meeting, but through some mlsunder-
standing he failed to appear and the lee
urer at short notice produced the follow
ing program: Remarks for the good OF
the order; p per, History of the town OF
Palmyra, D. S Robinson recess for din
ner; duet, Mrs. Lancaster and Mantle
Holt recitation, Minnie Hanson; solos,
Vera Appleby. Maulie Holt and Mrs.
McCabe; readings, Mrs Garter, c. H.
Folsom aud James Smith; question. What
legislation is needed IN regard 10 rights
and duties of automobile drivers? AID.
dress, History of Palmyra Grange, written
by Lizzie Mlett read by lecturer; que,-
ton box.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-16
Hinckley.

Mr.. Bert Ames has sold his place here
to P. Bessey OF Sko"hegan and is NOV
ing to Norridgewock. where he will go
into the grocery business with William
Hunioon. Mr.. Bessey sold his place 10
Skowhegan to gentleman from Massa-
Chusetts, who will take possession soon.
News were received here Friday of the
death of Mrs. Fred Blackstone, formerly
of this place, also Mrs. Abner Ward.
Mrs. Samuel Moore died at her home
last Friday night after very long sick
pess OF creeping paralysis. She leaves
husband and two sons to mourn her loss.
Mr.. <. c. Joy has moved his family
into the rent 10 o. A. Bowman's new
house. and Mr.. A. K. Nelson has moved
into the rent vacated by Mr.. Joy.
The sad news were received here Sun
day Of George Barrett of Watervle, who
had bad paralytc shock Saturday night
and died Sunday morning. He leaves
wife and two children He was a mason
by trade, was about fifty years of age and
always lived in this vicinity. His father.
Hiram Barrett. who had always lived with
him died about six weeks ago and was
DullCu HCIC.
The Kennebecside Club held meeting
at the home of Mrs. Geo w. Hincklev,
Saturday afternoon, Nov. IL. The re-
port Of previous meeting was read by Miss
Georgia Morrow. who acted as secretary
pro. tenn. The programs for Calendar
were read and accepted. as presented by
program committee. 1t was suggested
that the members be thinking of choice of
club colors, flower and motto. The fol-
lowing literary program was carried out
Roll call facts about Luther; Book Re-
view of Schouberg Gotta family, Miss
Alice Hinckley; discussion on Introduc-
ton to German Literature, the club !;
German Folk Song" read by Miss
Mabel Irish; lesson review on "History
of Germany" the club.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-16

Hunters have been plenty the past
week As well as deer. +. H. Cook and
w A. Boston oil Athens and B. A. Hight
OF Cofnyle each shot one. Mr.. Nights
weighed ais pounds.
Fred Murphy, Ches'et Flanders and
Ed Cooley have been hunting deer Mr.
Murphy got one, the others were not 50
lucky.
Frank Haines passed through town the
first of the week with four nice horses he
had purchased to haul lumber to Dead
Water the coming season.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-16

The Abbott s hool. known as Little
Blue" in Pennington, has every room
filled II il learned from George bud.
ley hurch, principal. that ali but one
of the new boys are from out of the
State, New York, Boston and Providence
being represented Little Blue" is one
'of the famous boys schools, and it is
significant that paren's in larger cite s
appreciate the benefits of the school
more than the residents of the State of
Naine This is the fourth year under
the new management. and it is CRAFTY
ing to the friends of the school to know
that. notwilhsi andng the comparative
small attendance of ane boys, every
room in he school il filled
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-16

Mr. Frank Estes OF Skowhegan and Mr..
Neil Moody of North New Portland were
at +. F. Wills, Monday
Mr.. James w. Perkins of Arson was
at d. NJ. Clark's. Thursday.
MIR. A. J. Dumphey. who has teen a,
home the past week, has returned 10 his
work at Dead River.
Mr.. H. H. Gould, who Cut his foot
quite badly last week, is improving.
Mr.. Charles Bradbury was at E. F.
Wills Tuesday
Mr. Howard Flebrown Of Madison
was at L c. Parsons, Wednesday.
MIR. Melvin Goud oil Kingfield visited
his cousin, Mrs. Cora Wills, Saturday.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-16
Mnnennn and the Cosnackn.

The word cossack means robber, and
the name Cossacks was given by the
Turks to a race in manners, appear
ance and language like the Russians,
but who are said not to be really akin
to them. The Cossacks of Little Rus
STA and the Don Cossacks are said to
be the most INSCRIPTIONS robbers IN
the world. They excel in horsemanship
and form large part of the Russian
imperial cavalry. Styled sometimes
the spies Of the ear, they keep the
nihilsts in greater check than any
other power and number many more
than million men. Mazeppa, a Don
Cossack, the subjectAof Byron's poem'
when condemned to " bound upon a
wild horse and borne away to his fate,
was carried toward the Ukraine on
the borders of Poland, and, being res
cued by Cossacks, became their chief.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-16

Sir Andrew Agnew of Lucknow, a
well known Scotch baronet, was long
pestered by an impudent sort OF per-
son, who insisted on being constantly
"underfoot." Finally, however, he
dropped off, and Sir Andrew was ask
ed how he got rid Of him.
"Oh," said he, II gave him broad
hint"
"a broad hlnt?" repeated the in
qulrer. Il thought he was one of those
who never could be induced to take
one"
"By ma SAUL" said Sir Andrew, he
was obleeged to TAX it! For as the
chiel wadna gang cot at the door
Just threw him DOT of the window"
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-16
STATE OF MAINE.

SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT, IN VACATION.
Skowhegan, Noven Der 905
Upon the annexed libel it is ordered b. e.
the undersigned. a Justice OF said Court that
tice be given to the Libelee by publishing
attested copy OF the same, or N abstrs CT
thereof, together with this order thereon three
weeks successfully in the Somerset Reporter
newspaper printed in Skowhegan in the
county of Somerset the last publication to be
thirty days vt least before the next term Of
said Court, to be holden at Skowhegan,
within and for ssid County, on the fourth
Tuesday OF u, cember next, hat he may
then and there appear in said Court and an.
swer thereto, If he see fit
A. NJ SPEAR,
Justice Supreme Juc ical Court.
A true copy OF libel and order OF court thereon.
3w46 Atest:-W. T. SHEKINs. CLERK.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-16

\ beau iful memorial window in
honor of the late Rev w w Hooper is
to be placed in he Univertalist church
at Mechanic Falls, where be formerly
settled as pastor Nj, Hooper later was
pastor of the Universalst church a.
Onono, leaving there 10 become the
Universaist tate missionary and resid-
ing in Bethel. Oxford county Uniyers-
alists are also interesting themselves in
securing some memorial of him in the
churches of that county.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-16

j. n. Patterson. night policeman of
Nashua, la writes, Last winter | had
a bad cold on my lungs and tried at
least half dozen advertised cough
medicines and had treatment from two
without getting any benefit
A friend recommended Foley's Honey
and Tar and two thirds of a bottle
cured me. l consider it the greatest
cough and lung medicine in the world
F. w. Buchanan
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-16
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas, In the course OF human
events an alarm has been heard at our
outer gate and the messenger Of death
has again entered our peaceful enclosure
and our hi. hlv respected and worthy
sister, Mahals Gerald, has answered the
call and gone forth to that undiscovered
country from which no traveller returns,
therefore, be IL
Resolued, That we cherish her'memory
aud the good II fluence she left, the i'm
press Of which ought to be felt by US all
and be the cause Of making US better
men and women and better Patrons,
Resolped, That our charter be draped
for 30 days, our sympathy be extended
to the bereaved family, and u copy Of
these resolutions be spread upon our
records, that they be sent to SOMER.
SET REPORTER for publication and q
copy sem TO the family.
MRS OLA MAxFIELD, ! Committees
MRS. ELIZA JEwETT, on
MRS. WINNIE MOODY Resolutions
Canaan, Me-, Nov. IL, 1905.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-16
How to Avoid Appe. dicitis

Mos victims of appendicitis are those
who ara habitually consupated Orino
Laxative Fruit syrup cures chronic con-
stipation by stimulating the liver and
bowels aud restores the natural action
of The bowels Orino Laxative Fruit
syrup does not rauseaie or grippe and is
mild aud pleasant to take Refuse sub
stitutes F. w. Buchanan
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-16
A Disastrous Calamity

1t is disastrous calamity, when you lose
your health, because indigestion and consti-
patton have sapped it away. Prompt relief
can be had in DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
They build up your digestive organs, and cure
headache, dizziness, collie, constipation, etc.
Guaranteed at Sampson & Azores and G. r.
Fogg's drug store; 2sc.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-16

Miss Ida Abbott has finished work at
Mr.. Carl Hollis and Miss Annie Rane oil
Canaan is operator at the Central ihee.
Mr.. Frank Blackwell has arrived at
Riverside, Cal. after a very pleasant
journey.
Mr.. Sam Eeces. a clerk at the Crosby
Mercantile store. is LAID up with bad
abcess on his knee. Dr.. Walters attends
HIM
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-16

The government contract for the man
ufacture If postal cards for the next
four years has been awarded to a Rum
ford Falls company. Under the pre-
vous contracts there were manufactured
during the preceding four years 3,200,.
10000 postal cards. and 10000, 900 were
made during the month of June last.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-16

The citizens of ST. Adams are pleased
over the prospect of new industry to
be opened in the spring by Charles
Bachelor of Brockton, Mas, for the
manufacture of shoe trees and lasts AT
a recent town meeting it was voted to
exempt the company from taxation for a
term of ten years
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-16

Three badly injured Italians were at
Lewiston, Monday, for treatment at a
hospital. While at work at bingham on
Sunday premature explosion of dyna-
mite occurred 1t is feared one of the
men will lose the sight of both eyes,
while one of the others will doubtless
lDse one eye.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-16

Chester Williams closed very success
full term OF school Nov. 3. Pupils not
absent or tardy were Vivian Bradbury,
Helen Dumphey and Willard Luce.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-16

Fifty-nine divorces were granted by
Judge Whitehouse in the Supreme
court for Somerset County Satur-
day. OF these 45 were granted to wom-
en-. The cause in the larger number of
cases was given as being cruel and
abusive treatment, although few were
granted for desertion and some for in
toxication.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-16

The landscape, like a veil over beauty's
breast heightens the charm it half con-
ceals Washington | wig.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-11-16

Instinct is prior to experience and in
dependent of instruction Pa ey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-05
What Sulphur Does
For the Human Body In Health and Dis
ease.

The mention OF sulphur will recall to
| many of us the early days when our
| mothers and grandmothers gave us our
| daily dose of sulphur and molasses ev-
| cry spring and fall.
It was the universal spring and fall
blood purifier" tonic and cure-all, and
mind you, this old-fashioned remedy
was not without merit.
The idea was good, but the remedy
was crude and unpalatable, and a large
quantity had TO be taken to get any
effect
Nowadays we get all the beneficial
effects of sulphur In a palatable, con-
centrated form, so that a single grain
Is far more effective than a tablespoon
full of the crude sulphur.
In recent years. research and expert
ment have proven that the best sulphur
for medicinal use is that obtained from
Calcium Calcium Sulphide) and sold
in drug stores under the name OF Stu
arts Calcium Waters. They are small
chocolate coated pellets and contain the
active medicinal principle of sulphur In
highly concentrated. effective form.
Few people are aware Of the value OF
this form of sulphur in restoring and
maintaining bodily vigor and health;
sulphur acts directly on the liver and
excretory organs and puriies and en-
riches the blood by the prompt elimi-
Our grandmothers knew this when
they dosed us with sulphur and mo-
lasses every spring and fall. but the
crudity and impurity of ordinary fiow-
ers of sulphur were often worse than
the disease. and cannot compare with
the modern coa sentrated preparations
of sulphur, of which Stuart's Calcium
Waters is undoubtedly the best and
most widely used.
They are the natural antidote for
liver and kidney troubles and cure con-
stipation and purify the blood in a way
that often surprises patient and physi-
clan alike.
DR.. r. NJ. wilkins while experiment
ing with sulphur remedies soon found
that the sulphur from Calcium was su-
perior to any other form. He says:
For liver, kidney and blood troubles,
especially when resulting from consti-
patton or malaria. have been surprised
Calcium Waters. In patients suffering
from boils and pimples and even deep
seated carbuncles, have repeatedly
seen them dry up and disappear in four
or five days, leaving the skin clear and
smoth. Although Stuart's Calcium
Waters is a proprietary article, and
sold by all druggists, and for that rea-
son tabooed by many physicians. yet
KNOW OF nothing so safe and reliable
Tor constipation. liver and kidney trou-
bleS and especially in all forms OF skin
disease as this remedy"
Al any rate people who are tired OF
pills. cathartics and so-called blood ''pu-
riders, will find in Stuarts Calcium
Wa-ers a far safer. more palatable ana
enective preparation. sn-At
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-05
CONFLICT OF SIGNALS
THE MAGNOLIA TO BLAME FOR COL
LISBON.


Boston, Nov. 4.-The collision on the
lower Mississippi River on October 70
between the lighthouse tender Magno-
liza, on which was President Roosevelt
and the United Fruit Company's steam
err Esparta, was due, according TO the
report of Captain Rose of the latter
boat, to conflicting signals on the part
of the Magnolia.
Captain Rose asserts that the Magno-
liza first blew two whistles and put .her
helm to starboard and then a few min
utes later blew one whistle and altered
her course in tn opposite direction, but
not until the Esparta was unable to
stop and the collision resulted.
Captain Roses report to the compa-
ny's headquarters In this city was made
public tonight. The report is as fol-
slows;s 4 seq go
@on October 2e at II p. m. observed q
steamers light coming down the river
About 1:10Tp. m. said steam or blew two
blasts of the whistle, showing green
light at the same time. This was
promptly answered with two blasts BY
p. Arroy, who was pilst of the Esparta
and we proceeded up the west bank
of the river. Immediately after an
swering his signal, said steamer blew
one whistle and showed his red light
which was answered by two blasts and
the danger signal by the pilot.
diately stopped and reversed full speed
astern. At 11:15 p. m. the two steam
ers collieded, the Esparta striking the
other steamer about fifteen feet from
stem on the port bow, and after going
ahead for about thirty feet, the Esparta
stuck in the mud on the west bank OF
the river
Upon inquiry 1t was found that the
other steamer was the United States
light house tender Magnolia. She
backed clear of the Esparta and In
making towards the bank of the river
she carried away her top hamper and
boats on the starboard side by fouline
the overhang of the Esparta's stern.
IAN examination of the Esparta's In
juries disclosed some slightly dented
plates on the starboard bow and q
slight leak caused by few rivets be.
ing started; otherwise the steamer was
in sound condition as far as could be
seen"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-05
OLD NICK'S TROUBLES
WHISkEY THE CAUSE OF COURT
PROCEEDINGS.
Williams DistiiIing Confpanyo of North
carolina Alleges That the Lfuuor
Trust ID Engaged I'm its
Prosecution.

Greensboro. N. c., Nov. 4.--what
promises to develop into a sensational
feature OF the case of the government
against the Old Nick williams Distill-
Ing Company of North Carolina. charged
with cheating the government out OF
revenue In the operation of their plant,
was brought out today when the char
acter of the defense was made known.
The attorneys for the defense claim
that the so-called Kentucky whiskey
Trust is the moving spirit in the prose-
cution with the intention of driving the
Old Nick Williams Company out Of
business.
Lee Redman, the general manager for
three of the largest distilleries in
Louisville was on the stand today for
the government as distillery expert.
Under REORGANIZATION Mr. Redman
testified the distilleries he represents
ships whiskey to every State except
North Carolina. The Old Nick William
Company is large shipper In the
State.
The attorney for the defense say they
have enough evidence to prove their
assertions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-05

ana Dl!I 4 3 sss gssr c0s siss. sss g:
iiisd With w4ssr e s fGand E "a way @sy
from 'e The burning building thr2ugh
holes In the cellar Wall Ine -. ~
had > quantity Of sugar, giuS4se s sne
their loss may reach $500. The firm
carried $4,000 insurance: - ...,.h
The damage to ths store - e 1cutn
Court street occupied az s1s H. 1 ehsn
was ii first thought. The ioa. ~ ~
alread been adjusted and the ins9rsnce s
paid over. This firm wes lost st1 -
groceries stored in the cellar;
Slight damage was done py weter
which found its way into the ceiisS
South Court street. Mr.. Kob6 tson had
ample insurance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-05
woMAN,s BLOODY WORK.
Kills Two Of Her Step-Children and
shoots Herself.


Minneapolis, Mimi. Nov. Mrs.
James Bremen, of 500 Knox avenue,
Minneapolis, duarreled with her hus-
band last evening and after he had
gone to- work attempted to kAll
his four fchildren and herself.
She shot and killed two of the chill
dren and wounded the other two SO
that neither of them Is expected to re-
cover. She turned the revolver on her.
self and received a bullet in the left
breast which, 1t is believed. will result
in death.
Mrs. Bremen is the second wife of
Mr.. Bremen. and Is the step-mother
of the children.
She and her husband have frequent
ly had trouble about the children.
The shooting occurred about 1859 a. mi
The dead are;
Lizzie, aged Is. shot through the
temple.
Alice. age years, shot back of
right ear.
The boys, Thomas, aged 10 years,
and Arthur. aged IL years, were shot
in the head. |
The children and their step-mother
were taken to the city hospital, where
Arthur died this morning.
Appearances indicated that the boys
had struggled desperately to avoid the
fate of their sisters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-05
REIGN OF TERROR EXISTS.
Band Of Bandits Has Kentucky Tow
nvNra~aA.

Oyer@We0.
Louisville. KY, Nov. A special
from Middleboro. KY. to The Evening
Post. says:
After a night of suspense the town
Is quiet this morning. The local COM
pany of State militia, which was called
out late last night, remains on duty.
The alarm was caused by the appear
ance of a mob of alleged outlaws, said
to be headed by Frank Bell, wanted on
the charge of numbering John Bolen, a
barber.
The authorities have been defied by
Bell and his followers for about two
weeks.
A reign of terror exists, a number
of men have been held up in the gag
and business paralyzed.
Governor Beckham has promised the
local authorities every assistance. In
addition to the military a vigilance
committee of 100 has been formed.
Thursday night some men attacked
Bob Bryson, the railroad night watch
man., and in the fight he was shot.
He Is in a critical condition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-05

Mighty Feat VIII He COnatKucthoe ~
Panama Canal.
Washington, Nov. THE members
OF the Isthmian Canal Board who. act
ing as sub-committes. have been
charged with the preparation Of plans
for a lock canal. met again today apd
progressed 80 well with their work
that they now expect to be able to pre-
sent a report to the full board at its
meeting next Tuesday.
Some astonishing figures illustrative
Of the magnitude Of this undertaking.
have developed In the course Of the
work. For instance. at the Culcbra
Cut, under the lock project. one Of the
several series Of locks required to lift
the great ocean liners to the highest
level OF the canal will be made up of
compartments aggregating In length
$500 feet, or more than two-thirls of
a mile. and each lock must be 900 feet
broad.
Some idea OF the water pressure on
these locks and their dimensions may
be gained from the fact that one set
of gates would be ninety feet high,
$50 feet broad and weigh 100000
pounds. The board estimates that at
least seven years will be occupied in
the construction OF these locks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-05
TORNADO in OKLAHOMA


Mount View, Ok. Nov. IA tornado
struck this place at 4:s0 o'clock today
and killed seven persons. Tho dead:
w. T. white, r. w. Clark. Jennie
Jones. Mrs. william Hot and child. j.
s. BarkIey, Mrs. Smith.
Serious injured-T. w. Dunn, I. w.
Gray.
X Many others are less seriously In
jured. The school house, two churches,
two livery barns, one hotel cotton
gin and about twelve dwellings are
blown away and many more houses
are wrecked.
The business part of the town was
untouched. except for few windows
being blown In.
The loss in dollars is unknown at
present
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-05

OTIS, crossed the French frontier today
on his way to Paris as the result OF the
recent amnesty law. He was met by
a number OF friends who congratulated
him. His arrival in Paris tomorrow
will be the occasion Of notable de-
monstration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-05

For Sale--Extra fancy Chrysanthe-
NUNS and other cut flowers. .. b.
stern & Co., phones rs and 1901.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-05

Maximum temperature for day. 81 deg
Minimum temperature for day, IS deg.
Average temperature for day. SO deg.
Normal temperature for day. 50 deg.
accumulated deficiency since Jan. L
i18 deg.
Average relative humidity for the day,
Total rainfall since Jan. 1. 50 "a inches.
River Bulletin.
observations at T. m. 18th NJ. time)