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The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21
Pay Liquor Tax.

On April 3. 1915, 49, persons were
paying the United States special liquor
tax N Maine. Ho. many are engaged
in liquor selling is another story. The
Taxpayers are divided az follows among
the counties, cities and t5sns:
Androseoggin, 90; Auburn 2. Leuis-
ton . L'sbJD Fabs J. LIyefm9Ie ].
Llyefnofe Fals 4. Mechanic faUs /.
Webster,
Afoosio5k. ?; Caribou /. Pfes4as lsis
Cumberland D.; Portland . South
Portland l,.steep fails !, Heslbtook 4
Franklin u; FafmiuRtan, 2; Jay 4, y.
Jay /. Oqlossoc Z Philips /, kaey J.
Hancock, Il; Bar Harbor :, Bucks.
port /, Ellsworth l. Halle Quarry /.
-tonington
Kenuebec, a; Augusta =. Chelsea 1.
Gardiner ., Haao~el /, Randolph :.
Togns l. HateryiIle i. Winthrop l.
Eat winthrop /.
Knox 80; Camden 4. Rockland y.
Rockpori Z, Thomastou !, Ihomaston.
2, Union l. Yinalhayen /.
Lincoln ); Booth bay Hafbor Damar.
scotia /, Waldoboro /, Wiscassett 2
oxford, 50; Bethel / Canton !. Green
wood l, Mexico 2, Norway !, oxford l.
Roxbury !. Ridonyille 5, Rumford Fails
- Smiths Crossing 2, ilsou's Mills /.
Penobscot, IS; Bangor, s., Basin Mills
l. Brewer Hampden Z Hampden
z, Hermon / Hudson ], 5 Lagrange /
Milford l, Miilinocket 8 Old Towns 5.
Piscatsqais ., Brownyllle ! Dover /,
GleenTille Junction 2, h neo Milo 2,
Milo junction /. Monson
>agadahoc, II; Bath H. Phippsburg 1,
Richmond l. Topsbam l.
Nemerse I, 80; Bingham /, Fairfield 5,
Hartlaud >. Jackman I, Madison :, Pitts.
he'd 3 sko~hegan IL
Waldo 81 Belfast 5, Frankfort 1,
Prospect !, >earsport Stockton
Springs 3
Washington, 10; Baieygille / Calais,
l, cherryfeld /, Eastport 2, Lubec /,
Aachias l, Ailltown l, >prague's Falls
York, 81 Bar Mills I, 5. Berwick :.
! Biddeford 81 Cornish 3 kennebunk 2,
kennebuukporJ !, Old Orchard 10, San
ford :, Wells /, ! ork Beach
Il will be observed that more persons
pay the tax L Roc land than in Lewis
ton and that Rumford Falls has paid as
many as Lewiston, even, surprising
Bangor by five
Aroostook and Lincoln are the banner
countes-only two and FIVE respective
ly-probably all Of them agencies.
The order OF demerit is Cumberland,
Oxford, York, Penobscot, Kennebec,
somerset, Kuox, Androscoggin.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

This is the season when Nature clothes
herself with surprising, almost bewil-
dering beauty, in flowers and fields.
Among the old familiar favorites we
reckon the lilac. Planted by the high
ways and hedges. by the old schoolhouse,
and along the line fences In the country.
besides nodding US salute with its pur.
pie plumes Of beauty, throws out Its
superabundance of fragrance without
money and without price. Worn toilere
In the busy cities and dingy towns
dream, over workbench, counter and
ledger, OF quiet homes in Maine, near
the restful hillsides and under the
spread of branching tree and leafy vine.
Where else can Natures charms receive
full homage as In the beautiful country
house, adorned With tasteful shrub and
vine and flower? Where else can the
tuneful harmony OF our inward natures
resound In unison with the sublimer
music of creative wisdom and goodness?
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21
New Officers of The Maine
q. A. X.

The annual convention of the Maine
G. A closed Thursday of last week
F The officers as elected are: Depart
n emf commander Fred 5. Walls; senior
vice commander, Joseph j. Roberts of
East sullivan; junior vice-commander,
Daniel {. Aver Of Edes Falls; chaplain,
John w. Webster OF Lowell; medical di-
rector, John IL. McGtegor, Lincoln; de-
iegates to the national encampment
Harry G Jordan. Bethel delegate at
large; Edwin Riley. Livermore Falls; |
b. Russell, Pennington; Joseph j. Ro-
berts, Winter Harbor; f. P. Vance, Ok
ford; John F. Foster, Bangor; A b.
Sumner, Lubec; A. K. Nickerson,
evansville, and u S. Selbing Augusta
1t waa voted to ask the state to pro-
vide permanent headquarters at the
ota,e House for the department and to
make an appropriation for tho expenses
of permanent adjntant.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

Mrs Clara y. Sawyer of South Port
land was re elected president of the
Ladies' OF the Grand Army of the Re-
public. The other officers of this aux
iiary were elected az follows: Senior
vice president, Harriet q Burr, Au-
burn; junior vice-presdent, Mary E
Anderson, Gardiner; treasurer, Mae
Thompson, Wateryile; chaplain, Mrs.
Maria sawyer, Portland; delegate at
large, to national convention, Sadie Nye
of Waterville
The Woman's State Relief Corps
elected the following officers: President,
MIS- w. w. Thomas, Yarmouth; vice.
president, Mrs. Katherine Whitmore,
Hampden; chaplain, Miss Winnie Smith,
Auburn; secretary, Mrs. A. NJ. Swayne,
Portland; treasurer, Mrs. Gertrude K
Perry, Portland; conductor, Mrs. Ebeu
Leighton, Westbrook; guard, rs Alb
bic Gushing, Freeport: directors, Mrs
Elsie Alexander, Brunswick, Mrs. Mary
stuart, Biddeford, Mrs Sarah e Bill
lings, Rockland, Mrs Mile GRAHAM,
Portland, Mrs Z. smith, Gardiner
The sessions of all the bodies closed,
late Thursday afternoon
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21
Work of The Red Cross.
organization Has shown Great Enc enoies
in Recent Disasters.-Appeal for
Membership.

1.-THE San Francisco disaster, the
Japanese famine, the eruption of Vesu-
vius and the recent typhoon in the
PHILIPPINES have given the Red Cross an
opportunity TO show its usefulness and
have demonstrated TO the public that a
relief organization is just as necessary in
peacs as it is in war.
"In Connecticut the interest in the
Red Cross is especially great. Six
months ago, it had only three hundred
members in the state, and now the mem
bership is eight hundred and sixty-four.
Massachusetts, and Rhode Island are also
developing good state organic atoms
The State of Maine Branch was or
ganized in November last, and already
has quite a membership and is DESTROYS
of increasing same. The recent enthu-
siastic meetings in Portland, Bangor and
Ellsworth, has led many to send in their
applications, and 1t is hoped others will
at once do the same, either TO Mrs
Frank II. Briggs, Auburn, Maine, or
Frederic E Boothby, Treasurer, Port
land, Maine. the annual dues being
only one dollar
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21
The Kennebec Drive.

Every log drive of the Kennebec lum-
Der system is now in the hands of the
kennebec Log Driving Co. The last
drive TO reach the main river corpora
ton was that of Moose river, which
reached the big boom ia Noosehead
lake, Thursday morning. The Roach
river drive has been in the lake boom
for yeral days and the last of the
Socattean logs are now on the way down
the lake being towed by steamer. All
of the drives of the Moosehead lake
tribu aries have been made clean and
all are several days earlier than last sea-
son and many days earlier than the av-
erage season Cold, Chase, Moxie and
the v est Outlet streams have turned
their logs into the east branch during
the present week Dead river came in
at The Forks, Monday, and all the tribn
taries to Dead river have been made
clean.
Dead rivers popular drive is coming
along well, a large number having pass
ed this city In the last three DAYS
There is plenty of water in Moosehead
lake, much more than is usual at this
season of the year and the head at the
lake is rather better that the average.
There is no need for fearing loss Of
water at the west outlet of Moosehead
lake. The report that portion of the
west outlet dam had gone out, which
report was in circulation here several
DAYS ago is untrue The toeine of the
dam gave way in a small place and there
was considerable wash of the crbwork
but the damage was repaired in less
than half day.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

Milwaukee has a Mayor who seems
just suited to the times. He ia 30 years
old, his father Ia rich, he runs to fires in
his automobile, he lived a week on the
fare fed to paupers in the poor house in
order to learn whether 1t was good and
sufficient, he exposed graft and saved
the city thousands of dollars, he is NOV
ing toward municipal ownership and
improved transportation facilities, not
on principle, but because the people
want It.. All this he does in the most
good natured way.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21
FOLLOWING THE FLAG.

When our soldiers went to Cuba and
the Philippines, health was the mos; mpaf-
tant considerations Willis T. Morgan, re.
tired Commssary sergean, L. :. A, af
Rural Route I. Concord, y. H., SAYS: Il
w4s two years in Cuba and two years in lie
Philippines and being subec; to colds /
took DR.. Kings New Discovery for Gons4mf-
lion, which kept me in perfect heath Ani
now in New Hampshire, We hnd Il the best
medicine in the world for coughs, colts,
bronchial troubles AMI all lung diseases
Guaranteed at Sampson ~ Azores and O. K.
Fogg's, druggists Irice Soc and SIoo.
rial bottle free.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21
DISTRICT CONVENTION.

The Third District Republican Convention will be
held in City Hail. Watervile Tuesday, June 40, 1905
O'Clock a. m, for the purpose Of nominating a
candidate for Congress be voted for at the State
election, Monday. September 10, 1000.
The basis Of representation will be as follows; Each
city, town and plantation will be entitled to dele
gate: and for each IS votes cast for the Republican
candidate for Governor in 1904 additional delegated
and for fraction OF 20 votes in excess Of IS votes
further additional delegate. Vacancies in the delega-
ton Of any city, town plantation only be filled
by residents Of the county in which the vacancy
exists.
The District committee will be in session in the
reception room Of the hall at 93o a Of the day of
the convention for the purpose Of receiving credentials
Of delegates In order 10 be eligible to participate in
the convention, delegates must be elected subsequent
to date Of the call for this convention.
JOHN SUMINSBY,
]. w. BLACK.
w. II WILDES,
+. G. KlNSMAN.
Dated Saturday, May "a, 1900
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21
A Republican State Convention
Will BIS held in
CITY HALL, PORTLAND.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27th, 1906.
at 1910 o'clock A. IN

for the purpose OF nominating candidate for Governor
10 be supported the September election, and trans
acting any other business that may properly be-
fore it.
The basis OF representation will be as follows: Each
city, town and plantation will be entitled to dele
gate; and for each IS votes cast for the Republican
candidate for Governor in 1908 additional delegate;
and for fraction OF 40 votes in of Is votes,
further additional delegate Vacancies in the delega-
ton OF any city, town plantation can only be filled
by residents OF the county in which the vacancy exists
The State Committee will be in session in the recep-
tion of the Hall at $50 IN. OF the day OF the
Convention, for the purpose Of receiving credentials Of
delegates. In order be eligible participate in the
Convention, delegates must be elected subsequent &c
date of the call for this Convention.
All electors OF aine whatever their political affllia
tions may have BEEN believe in the general prin
cples and policy OF the Republican party and desire
its success at the polls in the coming election in h.
State, cordially invited unite under this call il
eacing delegates to the Convention.
somerset Couny is entitled to So DELEGATES 70
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

Competent help could not be obtained,
and therefore the blooded stock belong
ing to DR.. C. C. Morrison OF Bar Harbor
had to be sold. The herd consisted of
about 80 registered Jerseys and Guern-
seys, besides a number of calves.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

Mrs. William Mckinley continues her
daily drives to the tomb of her martyred
husband and always carries flowers with
her. She is constantly attended by
nurses and few people ever see her.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

The bronze statue of the late President
Mckinley, which will stand upon the
base which has been erected at the west
entrance of the capitol grounds at Co.
lumbus, O., has arrived from Providence,
The statue weighs 5000 pounds. 1t will
be placed in position as soon as the base
has been completed.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

In view of the numerous divorces
ground out by the courts, let the young
folks remember this saying of Benjamin
Franklin: keep your eyes wide open
before marriage, half shut afterward."
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

The fourth Maine Battery Associa-
ton, some of the members of which
were recruited in this immediate yci-
nifty, is to hold its cath annual reunion
at Oakland, on Wednesday, June 21th
A. S Bangs and Frank White are the
committee of arrangements. During
the past year there have been two
deaths--Abel Davis of Pittsheld and
Frank Bartlett
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

We have a few copies of the report of
the Maine Commissioner of Agriculture
for the year 1905 which we shall be
pleased to furnish patrons of the RE-
PORTER; also some copies of the report
OF Paul D. Sargent, highway commits
sioner for Maine.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

10 some cities in the Stare the price Of
ice has been increased, when it cost no
more to harvest it or deal it out than
heretofore. That is a good deal like
shiveriDg here in Maine on account Of
the cold weather at the North Pole.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21
z I(ZGNEsl$5,
Arrangements Of Trains In Effect
June q 1906


Trains leave Skowhegsn as follows: BIS A
NJ, Oakland, Lewiston, Waterville, Augusta
Brunswick. Portland, Boston, Montreal and
Quebec.-s.l5 A. Nj. for all points West; also
to Bangor, and Bar HarboT.-l2.50 +. NJ fol
Waterville. Oakland, Bling ham, Lewiston, Au.
gusta, Gardiner and Brunswick, Portland and
Boston. Dexter Dover and Foxcroft, Green
vile, Bangor, Old own. Vanceboro, Maritime
Provinces, st. John and Halifax. b. & A. r. r
$40 P. NJ. (mixed) for WAterville enabling
passengers to come CT with express for Lewis.
ton, Danville juno, Portland, Boston and
with through sleeper to New York, and to
take night Pullman for Portland and Boston
and all points east; also with the local train
aving Wsterville for So. Gardiner and way
stations at 6.3s. Sundays only, $50 p. M. foi
Waterville.
ARRIVALS:-725A A. M. mixed from Water.
ville.-io.8J A. M. passenger from Portland
Brunswick Augusta, Oakland, waterville sp 4.
M from Boston. Portland and Lewiston and
points east. A. M, Sundays only, Port
land, Lewiston. Winthrop. Oakland. Bruins
wick, Gardiner, Augusta and Waterville also
from Bangor and way stations.
GEO. F. EVANS, Vice Pres, and Gen. M'R'r
r. z. BoOTHBY. General Pss'r. Agent.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21
An ALARM1NG sITuATIoN.

frequently results from neglee; Of cloggei
bowels and torpid liver, until constipation
becomes chronic. This condition is unknown
to those who use DR.. Kings New Life Pills
the best and gentlest regulators of stomach
and Bowels. Guaranteed by Sampson y
Ayore and q. R. Fogg, druggists. Price ass.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

The present fiscal year of the govern
ment which ends with this month, will
show a surplus of $40. 900, 900 although The
first months OF the year showed de.
felt. That is indeed fne showing.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

Jules Guesde, noted French social
st, thinks man could secure sub
sistence BY daily work of eleven
minutes. He certainly couldn't eat beef
steak at thirty cents pound.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

Don't be fooled aud made TO believe
that rheumatism can be cured with local
appliances. HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea is the only positive cure for
rheumatism. So cents, Tea or Tablets,
q K. FOgg.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

Some twenty-five or thirty years ago
the Memphis Avalanch spoke with the
foreknowledge of prophet when it
said: TRADE off few thousand South
ern politicians for a few thousand cotton
spndles." And that is just what has
hnnnenpn
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

The farm of Shepherd Cary, in Presque
Isle, contains only go acres, but last year
it produced 80 tons of hay and 500 bar
rels of potatoes, which sold for over
SO 900. He likewise raised GOO bushels
of grain
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

Kate Douglass Wiggin has arrived at
her summer home "Quillcote," in Hollis,
on the banks of the Saco river. She
has just returned from trip abroad.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

Iue address 70 the graduating clsss
was made by Rev. Il. F. Huse, after
which diplomas were presented to the
IS graduates.
The church was prettily decorated for
the occasion. and with the beautiful day
everything contributed 10 make il day
ever 10 lie remembered In the lives Of
these vOung people.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21
Veterans Meeting.

Following the usual custom >kowhe
gan Grange has set apart its meeting on
the evening of July 4lh as Veterans
meeting and the program has been ar.
ranged with intent to specially interest
the survivors of the war of els and
their friends. This program seems to
serve double purpose as it is also APP
propriate to the day which marks
the one hundred and thirtieth of
our National Independence. Skowhegan
Grange counts among its membership
many war veterans, and if it did not it is
likely that the national patriotism pre-
vailiDg in the order would lead them to
devote one meeting each year TO the
cultivation of those sentiments which
make for love of country and respect
for its defenders. All veterans of the
war with their wives and members of
the relief corps and their husbands are
cordially Invited and each grange mem
Der is at liberty to invite immediate
family and friends.
The following is the order of exer-
cises.
address Of Welcome to Veterans and Invited c.,
Guests, Albert Is. Smiley
Reading, Battle Hymn otthe RsPab1s,"
Mr9. Ella II. CroWell
Paper Personal "reminiscences Of The Battle
Of Bull Run, Kew. T. Emerson
Patriotic Selections Grange Choir
why is 1t Essential tina, the SOLDIER be Drilled
and disciplined, Gen. lsaa- Dyer
why should We Respect and Defend !ae Amet-
"Independence. National on o,befaise,'
Itea F. Lawrence, Es4
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

If you have kidney or bladder trouble
and do not use Foley's Kidney Cure, you
will have only yourself to blame for re-
suits, as 1t positively cures all forms OF
kidney and bladder diseases.
F. W. Bucknam.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

A woman will forgive any man for lying
if he tells her she is handsome.
II isn't always safe to judge mans in-
teniions by what he accomplishes.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

"Our George" of Belfast says he has
planted his garden with fish spawn and
ducks eggs.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21
EARLIANA TOMATO PLANTS.

The earliest tomato In cultivation. Bruins
WICK Cabbage Pants, SNOWFALL CauihoweI
plants, Boston Market Celery plants.
SOMETHING NEW, Cucumber Plants In
transplanters. My plants are all transplanted
hence are hardy and vigorous and win stand
up when set in the ground. Orders by mail
promptly attended to. q. 0. HUCKINS,
tf2l 20 West Front st
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

Girls may admire prospecting young
men, but laiorS prefer those who pay
Cash.
When SOM men have nothing to do
they become retormefS.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21
LIE RESOLUTIONS.

We the Democratic party of Somerset
county in convention assembled, declare
our faith in the time honorcd traditions Of
the party, and renew our allegiance to the
principles of honesty, economy, and faithful
ness in the administration Of public affairs,
as laid down by the founders of the party
and which for 100 years have stood the test
of time, and now appeal to every good cit-
! zen with more force than ever before.
We demand the enforcement of all criminal
laws with scrupulous fidelity and especially
the prohibitory law, which has been nullihed
for years by the leaders OF the Republican
party as declared by Governor Cobb in his
Deering speech.
We regard the principals Of the initiative
and referendum as OF the utmost Importance,
and demand that the 73d Legislature shall
submit to the voters Of this State a constitu-
tional amendment which, if adopted, shall
make it possible for the people of Maine to
vote directly at the polls On any legislative
measure.
We believe that the great corporations
doing business in this State, and a large
proportion Of the wild lands, are not bear
ing their Just burden Of the expense Of gov
eminent, and declare ourselves in favor Of
such modification Of our laws as shall equal
lie this burden.
We deplore the growing tendency Of the
leaders OF the Republican party in the en-
couragement Of extravaganza and graft, -
and urge the voters of this county to stand
with Us in support Of men Of integrity and
fidelity who are opposed 10 this vicious sys-
tenn.
We pledge eur support to the nominees
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

The startling revelations of the condi-
tions of the Western beef supply will
drive people to the "simple life"
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

Chrouic bronchial troubles and sum
mer coughs can BE- quickly relieved and
cured by Foley's HoneJ ard Tar.
+. ". Buchanan.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

What's the good OF keeping from him
Any good things you may see.
That will lift his load Of labor
Like Rocky Mountain Tea
6. 4 Fogg.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

Music may be the food OF love, hut after
marriage there is apt to be a demand iof
liver and bacon.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

One never realizes how ignorant some
OF our leading citizens are until they are
hauled up to testify before an investigat-
ing committee.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

But few people would know OF your
troubles if you know enough to keep them
under cover.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21
Convention Completed.

After the hour in which we went to
press last week the convention of Som
erset Democrats completed its labors by
adopting the resolutions: which are
given in full below, and by choosing a
county committee as follows: A. F.
Donigan, Bingham (Chairmap); j. F
Holman, Athens; O. E. Libby, Detroit
G. w. Chapman, Harmony; Henry c.
Newhall, Fairfield; W. H. Dudley, Starks
j. p. Clark. Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

You are never crowded off of the
straight and narrow path.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21
Eastern Steamship
Company.
Kennebec Division.
Reaumption of Service.

Steamer "City Of Augusta" leaves An.
gnsta Tuesd VS. Thursdays and Satur.
DAYS at 2 p NJ, Hallowell 20, Gardner
35 and Richmond %, connecting al
Bath at T. NJ. with main line steamer
for Boston.
RETURNING steamer leaves Unior
Wharf, Boston, Mondays, Wednesday,
and Fridays at 8 p. m. for Bath, con
Meeting with Steamer "City of Augusta
for Richmond, Gardiner, Hallowell and
Augusta.
All cargo, except live stock, via. the
steamers of this Company, is insured
against fire and marine risk
Allen Partridge. Agent, Augusta, Maine.
& A. Cole, Agent Halowell Maine.
CALVIN AUSTIN, Pres't & Genl Manager,
Boston, Mass
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

Anyway, a woman is always grateful to
the man Who gives her a chance 10 refuse
him
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21
WANTED.

Any parties having desirable and we'll locat-
ed farm property for sale to communicate with
COLLINS h CONNICK,
Star Herald Building,
TIA PresQue Isle, Maine
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

Every man worries many women and
every woman worries some man.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-21

Asn are living conundrums that keep
then wives constantly guessing.
The Florida agriculturist., 1906-08-08
Stock Judging.

An editorial in the Polk County
Record contains some good advice to
stock growers:
Florida will soon rank as one of the
foremost stock growing states in the
union, and it is gratifying to know
that our farmers are gradually max
ing improvements in their stock. The
best all-purpose cattle are sought in
many instances, and it is cheering to
note the ever increasing interest tax
Ell in teaching and learning how to
determine the quality of domestic ami
mails by their external appearance or
points. Live stock Judging it is
called, and the art cannot have too
many good teachers nor too many at
tentive learners. knowledge of live
stock, to know good animal at sight,
is absolutely essential to successful