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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08
TRAINING DOG POLICE.
Breaking In of the Seine Patrol One
of the sights of PBriA.

The training Of the Young New
foundlands that are periodically added
to the staff Is ole Of the sights Of
Paris 1t takes place IN tie headquar-
ters Of the agents plougeurs. q small
building on the quayside not far from
the Cathedral Of Notre Dame Dogs
and men enter into the exercise with
zcst, and there Is usually crowd u
onlookers. Only dummy figures are
used, but the rescue is nevertheless
a very realistic affair. The BIZ dog
know perfectly we'll what the exercise
means, and they wait with comic en-
thusiasm until the dummy is thrown
into the water and an agent ploageur
PUSHES out on hearing tie splash and
the outcry Of spectators. While tie
men are busy with lines aud LIE buoys
the dog plunges into the water. sWims
to the dummy, watches with rare III
telligence for an opportunity To get an
advantageous hold. and then It either
sWims ashore or waits for Its master
who brings to the rescue long poles
cork belts and the like. The more ex-
perienced dogs, however, will easily
effect a rescue from first to last with
out human assistance, and 1t IS an in
spring sight to watch them looking
for foothold on the slippery sides Of
the river bank and pulling the heavy
dummy into a place Of safety.
1t takes about four months TO train
the dogs efficiently. They are also
charged with the protection Of their
masters when attacked by the des-
perate ruffians who sleep under the
arches of the bridge In summer. Thus
in Paris the police dogs are a proved
success.-Century.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08
Elections of Tuesday Brought No Surprises
HEARST AND nORAN BEATEN
Hughes Majority In New Yorkduids About
Republicans Congress

Elections were held Tuesday in AZ
states and while the results In a number
OF instances were of unusual interest, II
may be said that generally speaking
there were no great surprises
Throu bout the south the Democratic
state and and congressional tickets have
been elected by the usual msiorltles. In
the west and east the states that were
aligned two years ago, 10 the Democratic
or Republican columns, show no material
change, the Democrats making gains in
some Instances and the Republicans In
others.
The Republicans retain control Of
Congress by good majority.
Perhaps the widest general interest
centered in the fight for governor which
has been wsged in New York state be-
tween Charles E. Hughes, the Rapubli-
can candidate, who throughout the cam.
paign has had the support of President
Roosevelt, and William Randolph Hearst,
who has been running as the regular
Democratic and Independence league
nominee. The latest returns available
show that Mr.. Hughes, while losing
nearly all of the principal cities of the
state, was successful by about 10000
plurality. The rural districts brought
about the Republican victory.
10 New York city the Tammsny-ll-
dependence league judiciary ticket was
successful, with possibly one exception,
over the candidate named by the nom
partisan Judiciary nominators." Jo-
seph II. Choate, former Chief Judge
Parker Of the State Court of Appeals and
other prominent members of the bar
were behind the non-psrtisan ticket.
Massachusetts, has reelected Curtis
Guild, Republican, as governor over
District Attorney Moran of Boston, who
WAS the candidate OF the Democratic
party, the Independence league and the
Prohibitionists.
10 New Hampshire with II towns still
to be heard from the returns indicate
quite conclusively that the contest for
the governorship will have to be settled
in the Legislature, the Republican can
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08
For Tie BErDErEE.
Let Us All BE Truthful.

The whole Truth Too Long a story to be
Printed in One Issue Of he Reporter.
Whatever ingectiyes the Selectmen Of
SkOwhegan may involve from their inner
consciousness against me. they cannot
deny that the Constitution and Bylaws
Of our Telephone Company guarantee a
Equare deal 70 it's subscribers and that ii
Is the product Of careful analysis Of
the telephone situation IL the United
states To-Day; that IN that constitution
and bylaws, the Investment AMI welfare
Of the subscriber il protected absolute
"; that 1t is impossible for our com
pany to be sold out 70 the telephone
monopoly. because no stockholder has
more than one vote.
L ia useless for outsiders or subscrb-
ers to preach turning our company over
to trust management.
The whole truth is contained in book
Just published by Paul L.atzke, entitled
"a Fight with az Octopus. | mail
copy TO the Selectmen Of Skowhegan,
with my compliments
For quotations, | suggest that Will
telephone trust and could not foresee
its methods The Bible only foreshad-
owed it's coming. see 2 Chrop. XX:I2.
Also Numbers XXl1:4 1--WE have no
might against this great company"
Now shall this company lick up all
that are round about us?a
Come, come, Mr.. Selecimen of skow-
hogan, Mr. j. W. Packard, our Presi-
dent, Mr.. c. L. Hobrook. our treasurer,
Mr.. S. II. Beal of Cornville Mr. D. B.
Hobart of Madison Mr.. Fred Witham of
Smithfeld, Mr.. w. W. Creation of
Starks, directors, all knew of, and san
toned this Winter St, appeal Almost,
if not all of them, have served or are
now serving their respective towns as
selectmen.
If our Company should get into bed
with the telephone trust, it would be
worth from two to five thousand dollars
a year TO the Trust; our subscribers do
not love the Trust to that extent.
FRANK L. AMKs.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08

One OF the mistaken theories Is that
a public speaker" is necessary to the
success of any public affair. This the
DRY had its rise at a time when oratory
was fad. Orators were cultivated.
and they were supposed to take hui
man passions In their hands and toy
with them. In this practical age pub
lie speakers are a bore, and nobody
cares anything about them. People
gather to be entertained and not lee
tured. But, this theory having been
established that public speaker is
important TO a picnic, an orator IS
hauled out and set loose on a few old
gentlemen with canes and a few moth
ers who must occupy the benches in
taking care of the chlldren.-Sabetha
Herald.
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A GREAT BEER HOUSE.
Munich Owns the Oldest and Largest
Saloon In the World.

Saloon In the World.
The Hofbrauhaus OF Munich IS per
haps She Oldest and largest saloon in
the world, owned by the king Of Ba-
varia and patronzed by an average of
10000 customers n day. On holidays
the number often runs up to 1000 ana
10000. Nothing TO drink is sold but
beer, brewed at the royal brewery.
which was started by King Ludwig the
Severe in 1255. The present Hofbrau-
haus was huilt in 1914, and the beer
was brawe, on the spot until ISIS.
when the brewery was moved into the
country to less expensive quarters.
There are seats for 1900 customers,
plain wooden benches without backs
beside plain wooden tables without
covers. In the garden or court are 100
empty beer barrels set on end. which
are used for tables. The stems, which
are very heavy and hold a quart Of
beer, are piled up in stacks before the
bar on the floor in the morning. where
they remain until they are used.
When a customer wants beer he
picks out a stein, takes It to one of the
basins of running water which line the
walls and washes it himself. Then he
carries 1t to the counter and hands IL
over to the bartender, who fills it with
beer from the barrel. The price IS g
cents a stein, and the profits support
the hospitals Of the city, although the
king could claim them If be desired to
do so, as the brewery and the Hofbrau-
haus belong to him by Inheritance
Chicago Record Herald.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08

Our columns this morning chronicle
great Republican victory as the result Of
the November elections on Tuesday.
All things considered-when we take
against the party. 1t is the greatest VIC
DRY for doz' n yeara. While State
elections were held In AZ States, all eyes
were turned towards Massachusetts, and
New York; the other States were as
nothing in comparison. In New York
the Murphy-Hearst combination made
up dangerous machine, but Hearst Is
defeated, and Charles E, Hughes, the
Republican candidate, Is elected Gov
ernor by about 40, 900 plurality. Good
for New York 1t did not choose to de-
prive itself Of level-he AIDED, valuable
servant to further the schemes and am
billions Of conscienceless, selfish, and
reckless exploiter of the public man
who has been using his Inherited mil
lions to stir up strife, and array class
against class. And then look at Msssa.
chusetts! The Republicans reflect Gov.
Guild by nearly 10000 majority. The
State of D sniel Webster refuses to elect
crazy man as Its chief executive. The
returns from all the States are not all 10
at this writing, but enough has been re-
ceived to show that the Republicans will
retain about their present majority In
Congress. Glory enough for one day.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08
sKoWAEGAN MARKET.
PRICES RAID rKupUoERs.

PRICES rAIp FRupUchks
OArs-42L, cts.
WOOL nwashed 8 cts
HTDFs AND SKISs-hides, cts lSmp sklpt 10
To 75cts calf skins. Is 10 20 cts. sch.
Observation-Disclosures yellow eyes SO 70 $50
pea beans, Sis Ia sl.s0
BKKR-Ox beef, TO tets ~
PoULTRY-Fowls. 10 TO - IT'S. per 10; cnlcEep,
- to II cts.
ROUND HoG-Scts.
TALLow-Rough cts. Per IN 49, Al.
burrkR-Flrst quauty, stamped, 20 to . per 10
Ea0s-S 80 Is. per dos fresh.
PorAroEs-5Cc, per bushel
Cheese l2cto lac, per 10
RETAIL MARKET,
FLouR-spring wheat Patent, t7.5o 70 ss.l6l
Winter wheat pat $3.50 to 1850; Winter wheaa
choice, $3.50
CoRS-sl IS per bag; meal and cracked corn
81 rs per bag.
c. s, MEAL-sl.65 per bag.
FEKD-Middlings, s1.4o per cWt Glutes Fl-A5
per cwt.
SPRING BRAS-$l.30 per cwt,
MIXED FBED-Sl. IS per cwt. .
SALT PoRK-i2c ID; by the bbl., 200 loe-i S9o'os'
CHEEsE-ls per Id.
BUrrKR-25 to 81 cts. per ID
E9as-S4 cts n doz tresh
TKAs-26 to 60 cents per ID.
CoFFKE-20 TO IS cents per 10.
LARD-Domestic, II cts; Pure, Y ctS. Com.
pound, 10 cts.
MoLAssEs-Pure Ponce, 40; pure barbados
SOC.
SUaAR-Granulated Sugar. best quality 10
pounds for 81 90: Brown, L. pounds for 81.
PorAroEs- soc per bushel
Dry FIsH-Cod,s 10 10 cts per Ii; pollock. Sc
ONIoSs-5c. per 10.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08
The Mrs. Eddy Episode.
(Boston Post)


One does not need to be Christian
Scientist to have a feeling Of indigna-
ton over the recent treatment of the
venerable leader of that cult.
There is an element of impertinence,
Indeed of cruelty, In the episode, that
does not accord with the sense OF ordi-
nary courtesy. To force a woman In
her SO b year to make a public exhibit
ton of herself in order to prove her
own existence, to subject her to formal
catechism, to criticise her because she
does not evince the lively vitality often
absent In persons 80 years younger, ia
not a pleasant spectacle. The episode
does not ref ct credit upon the critics OF
Mrs. Eddy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08
High Finance.

"Say," began Burroughs, lend me Il
FIVE. will you?"
See here" replied Markley. If
you'd only save your own money you
wouldn't have to borrow from your
friends"
But by borrowing from my friends
I do save my own money. '-Catholic
Standard and Times.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08

Hon. Paul D. Sargent, State Commits
sioner of Highways, in a communication
to the Maine Farmer, gives a clear ex-
PLANTATION OF the duties of the Office, and
what further law lie required on the sub
iect from the next Legislature. This is
one of the most important offices 10 the
State, and the Commissioner should
have an appropriation behind him In
keeping with his position.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08
Concord's View of Ii.
ttrom the Concord PatriotJ

The story in the New York World
about Mrs Eddy Is, without question,
in the mind of every decent man and
woman who has read IT, the most vi
cious, villainous and malignant recital
of falsely preconceived notions of a use
full life that has ever appeared in print
here, and our people, practically with
out exception, not only regret it's publ
cation but blush from the thought that
men 80 low can be found To do this man
ner of work.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08

The death OF Congressman lockwood
Hoar, In Worcester, Mass., puts an end
to very able succession of statesmen,
as bis father was one Of our most hon
ored Senators. He was to have been re.
elected on Tuesday. Hon. Charles G.
Wsshburn was nominated By the com.
mittee to take his place on the ticket.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08

Dptheria prevails to such an extent
at Madison that the churches and schools
have been closed and public gatherings
prohibited by order of the board of
health. 1t is understood that there have
been twenty or more cases, but only
one death reported. There is a report,
however, of the death of a child In So.
Scion, last week, from this disease.
Brunswick and other places In Maine at
some distance from Somerset county are
also afflicted with this malady. Show
hogan has been very fortunate In escap-
ing diptheris quite generally for many
years. For the seven years preceding
1908, no cases were reported. In that
year there was one case on Lawton ST.,
resulting fatally. In 1904 there were
several cases and one death, all on the
south side. While the disease is to be
dreaded, medical science has done much
to eradicate 1t through sanitation and
has also been able to materially reduce
the mortality which was formerly very
high. A Skowhegan physician gives 1t
as his opiuion that practically every case
of diphthelia will yield to antitoxin
treatment IL 1t can be administered at
the right time, and his views are shared
by nearly all of the medical profession.
Every citizen can do much to protect his
own household, and at the same time
aid 10 the general welfare, by using ex-
ira care as to his sanitary surroundings
until the epidemic in other communities
has subsidized.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08
Beginning Over.

Ibid l hear you say, old chap. that
marriage has made a new man of
yeuf"
"That's right"
"Then that wipes out that ten owe
you. Now lend me Eve, will your
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08

We say to those cities that are con-
templating laying the granolitic side
walk, that they will make no mistake in
doing 90. 1t has been tested In Augusta
for several winters, and II properly laid
BY men who know their business, there
need be no fear of frost upheavals.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08

We are reminded that the "a h annual
meeting of the Maine jersey Association
has Just been held in Winthrop, and the
committee on pedigree and other impor-
tant committees chosen. Winthrop Is
the home of the Jersey COW. DR.. Eze-
kiel Holmes first imported them into
this section, and how they have spread !.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08

Ia some quarters there is disposition
to slur a man who, through his own eff
forts has come up from nothing to posi-
ton and wealth. In our opinion he is
deserving much greater credit than the
man who has inherited wealth. That he
has received without any effort on his
part. A lunkhead could do that.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08

Because a few Japanese children 10
San Francisco have not the school IA
cilities that some of their parents desire,
Is not going to lead to war between
this country and Japan. Some Of the
bloodthirsty ones would like to have 1t
take place.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08

Judge Joseph E. Gary, Of the Superior
Court, Chicago. who died suddenly
Wednesday, won national reputation
10 1886, when he passed sentence upon
the anarchists. He was threatened on
every hand, but he did not quail before
towards or devils.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08

1t Is told OF the son OF horse dealer.
sharp lad, when once unexpectedly
called upon by his father to mount n
horse and exhibit its PAGES, the little
fellow whispered the question In order
to regulate how he should ride, Are
you buying or selling ?"-Tit-Bits.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08

A Fort FAN feld farmer reports that
during a recent drive OF seven miles 10
the vicinity of that village he saw ne"
potato storehouses with a combined ca
pseity of over hundred thousand oush-
sis, which hsd been erected TINS season
BIZ farmers for their own use.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08
sleen.

Now blessings light on him that first
invented sleep 1t covers man all
over. thoughts and all, like cloak; 1t
is meat for the hungry. drink for the
thirsty, heat for the cold and cold for
the hot-Cervantes.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08

Some men are born great, some
achieve greatness and some couldn't
tell to save their necks how II hap
pened.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08

From IA acres of ground D. W. Gilman
of Sprague's Mills harvested 2.046 bbls.
of potatoes. On measured acre, Mr..
Gilman raised 151 barrels.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08

Keep out the cold. o papers to put
under your carpets, flge cents for big
bundle. SOMERSET REPORTER.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08

II there Is anything that would amply
Justify subscriber in stopping ms
newspaper or magazine it would be the
introduction Of the new style Of spelling.
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quite Different.

He-But l thought you'd forgiven
me for that and promised TO forget 1T
she-Yes; but I didn't promise to let
you forget I'd forgiven II,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08

f.rds of Thanks, Resolutions OF Respect and
Isis of presents accompanying accounts Oh
ssrrsd at 5 cents per line; poetry with obituary
notices, 10 cents per line. No charge less than
Sc cents.
Win our mailing list of nearly 1000 names,
,,fseribers writing the REPORTER with regard
~ their subscription must be sure to give exact
IL the postoffice address to which the paper is
going. including the number of X. +. ID. route,
~ deIiyered BY rural carrier This is especially
iunortant when a change of address is request
al hut should also be observed when making
ysmittances and at all other times.
Address all communications to
The SOMERSET REPORTER, skowhegan, Maine.
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sixty Six Years "A Methodist.

The yestry of tbs Centenary NJ 4
and bunting last Thursday evening
The occasion was the celebration Of the
birthday of Gen. Isaac Dyer, one of
Skowhegan's oldest and most highly re-
spected citizens. The General for the
past sixty six years has been a member
of the Methodist church, one of It's
loyal and active and hearty supporters.
He has seen the church grow from small
proportions to its present commodious
edifice and large bershp and has
been an important factor in it's welfare,
together with others who were assocat
ed with him in the past and present.
The gathering was called to order by
the pastor, Rev. +. A. Leitch, who with
felcitous remarks referred to the
Generals happy relationship with the
church and his long and faithful life in
the service of Christ the LORD 10 com
memoratiOn of the loving esteem of
brother Dyer on the part of the society,
Mrs. Laura Dinsmore presented Mr.
Dyol Win OOu4uCl VI OF Cal udllOuoi JUG
for each year of his life The reply of
brother Dyer was very touching and APP
pirate.
The quartet of the church furnished
musio and remarks were made by broth
ers Smith, Dinsmore and Emerson.
The friends and brethren gathered
around the old General and wished him
many pleasant memories of the occasion
and few more years of life in the ser
vice of the Master.
Refreshments were served by the
ladies, Mrs Maddocks, Mrs. Mcpherson,
Mrs. Dinsmore, Mrs. Lashon and Mis-.
Fairbrother.
General Dyer dined on his eighty
sixth birthday with the family of his
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert F. Dyer, on
Madison avenue, their son, Emory Tnr-
ner, Mrs. Frances Bean, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. T. Steward, Miss Susie Harris
and Hester Harris, completing the list
of those present At tea time the same
company were entertained at the home
of Mr. and Mrs B. T. Steward on High
street. After all had taken their places
at the table the hostess brought in a
birthday cake of ample proportions, de-
corated with candles approaching IS
nearly in number the SO years of the
Generals life as its area would permit.
This feature of the repast came as a
surprise to the General but he proceeded
at once to divide the cake 80 that each
guest received a candle with his or her
portion. After the meal was finished
the entire company proceeded with the
General to the vestry of the Methodist
church where the program narrated
above was carried out
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08

Only the rich can afford to be stingy.
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The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

p, 6lished every Thursday at Skowhegan, Me
BY ELMER E. McNEELIE.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BROMo Quinine Ia lets.
0ruggists refund money II il fails 10 cure.
" IROVE'S signature is on esch box. &c
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H. +. Hcsg. Fast-t. KesI-ea-z- = > N sETeet'
PRAYER meeting tonigh. at 80.
Morning worship Al lo.45 With sermon y
the pastor. Singing = the chorus choir
under the lea Iership Of Mrs. Pailo stewar ].
SUNDAY School stI2. &s4rs Peoples meet
inc at Q. Gospel Praise service at.
The leader # the Young Peoples meeting
viii be Jeanette Emery, ant the tops,
"Chris,'s Sorrows and Hos He Bore themi
Tohn II: 3o-3S Topi- At 7 o'clock, The
Young Mans Chris, Il the close Of the
service sunday morning ,sere will be an in
portant business meeting Of tae church.
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CFxrENAKY MFrHoDIsr EFlscoPAL.
Rev. Fred 4. Leigch, Pastor.
-. t Trf.-1 Er-f5s

KEY. rec a L-cisGilt as'1.t
Residence, = Island Avenue.
Morning service, Ic45; Bible STUDY Il
O'Clock; Junior EpwoE;h League ) CLOCK
Epworth League, 9 O'clock. General prayer
service : O'Clock. Class meeting. tuesday
$50. Prayer service 7.3o strangers invited
The Queen Esther society will NEE: win
Mrs. Leitch at the parsona5e next Monday
evening at 100 P n.
The Sociai Circle will meet With Ms j.
NJ Swain, Bush street, Tuesday afternoon,
at o'clock -,
The Wonans Missionary Societies viii
meet at the parsonage, Monday 7. NJ Al
three o'clock.
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
When paid in adys
-. a.

One Ye2r,........Sl.oo OLA '.''"N
Three months ...........3Sc.
Al IS Will be charged II not paid until end OF year
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THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SoeiEn.
Madison Ave. Coz Russell -.

Services Sunday, a. III. at Io45 and We'd
nesday evenings at 100. The public are
cordially invited; subject, "Mortals and In
mortals'
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-11-08

The Universalist Sewing Circle will meet
With Mrs. E f. Fairarother on Madison Ave.
n Thursday afternoon, Nov. IS.