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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09

Tobacco is a crop which usually
pays we'll for a large outlay in ferti-
llzers, other conditions being favora-
BILE. Farmers not familiar with the
methods practiced in the Connecticut
valley are greatly surprised when told
that 1t Is the custom with many of the
best farmers In that locality to apply
every year to the same field from $50
to SIS worth of fertilizer per acre.
These growers expect and annually
harvest in the neighborhood of ton
of barn cured tobacco to the acre.
Furthermore, the quality of the leaf
produced is better now than 1t was
twenty-five years ago, when much less
intensive methods of culture and fer
tilization We're used. The writer's well
understand that the export and plug
wrapper types of tobacco produced in
Virginia are vastly different from the
cigar wrapper and binder types pro-
duced in the Connecticut valley. They
believe however, that the efficiency
of rich land is the same for both sec
tions.-McNess and Matthewson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09
GALvEsToN's SEA WALL

makes life now as safe in that city as or
the higher uplands, f. w. Goodloe, who
resides on Dutton Street in Waco, Tex.
needs no sea wall for safety. He writes
al have used DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption the past five years and ii
keeps me we'll and safe. Before that time
bad cough which had been growing worse
Now it's gone" Cures chronic Coughs La.
Grippe, Group. Whooping Cough and prevent:
Pneumonia Pleasant to take. Every bottle
guaranteed at Sampson & Avore and G. r
Fogg's drug stores. Price soc and sIoo
Trial bottle free.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09

The demand for the dried root OF
golden seal continues good, the quota
tons indicating ready sale at from 81
to $3.50 per pound. Our experiments
seem TO show that the outlook for a
small industry in the growing of this
plant is bright. 1t is to be hoped,
however, that overproduction may be
avoided. At present several firms are
growing golden seal in small areas
r. H. True, Bureau Of Plant Industry,
Washington.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter of Nelson Geroux
bankrupt in bankruptcy
To the Honorable Clarence Hale Judge OF the
District court of the United states for the DIS
trict of Maine
Nelson Geroux of Moose River in the
County OF Somerset, and State OF Maine, In sale
District respectful lily represents that on the 25f
day Of june last past, he was duly adjudgec
bankrupt under the Acts of Congress relating
to bankruptcy: that he has duly surrendered
all his property and rights of property, and hal
Acts and of the orders of Court touching hi
bankruptcy.
Where fore he prays, that he may be decreec
10y the Court to have full discharge from al
debts proyable against his estate under salC
bankruptcy Acts except such debts as are ex
cepted by law from such discharge
Dated tins Nth day of July, A d., 1910
Nelsol Geroux Bankrupt
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09

Sec Taft will assist in the Maine cam
paign by delivering at leaat one speech
in Representative Littlefield's distr CT
early in October. The avowed purp Sc
of organized labor to defeat Mr.. Little.
field because of his attitude towards
mea 'ures which the American Fedora
ton of Labor supported Is forcusing at
tention upon Maine. 1t has already
been announced that speaker Cannon
who has also been siogled out for labor
opposition. will assist Mr. Littlefield in
his campaign
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

ORDER OF NOTICE 1HkKEON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE. SIS.
ON this Attn day of August. A. d. 1906, on read
ing the foregoing petition, 1t is
Ordered by the Court, that a hearing be had upon
the same on the Path day of August, A. ID. 1896
before said Court at Portland, in said District
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon; and that notice
thereof Ire published in The Somerset Reporter,
a / newspaper printed in said District, and that
all known creditors, and other persons in interest
NAV appear at the said time and place, and show
cause, If any they have. why the prayer of sal !
petitioner should not he granted.
And il is further Ordered by the Court that
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known credit
oIs copies OF said petition and this order. adj
crossed TO them at their places Of residence
az stated.
Witness the Honorable CLARENCE HALE
Judge of the said Court. and the seal thereof. at
Portland, In said District, ON tht 4th day OF
August, A. b. 1906. -
l.. - JAMES +. HEWEf, Clerk.
true cory of petition and order thereon
1w32 Attest: JAMES f. HEWEY, CLERK
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09
tn Tell EnRa, Sex.

ait is usually possible" said a
chicken farmer ito tell from an eggs
look whether it will hatch out rooster
or a hen. The egg that will hatch out
a hen Is, you see, quite smooth at both
ends. The one that will give rooster
Is wrinkled at the point. Sometimes
this rule fails, but as general thing
It holds good"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09

OriuoLaxative Fruit syrup giv@s per
manent relief in cases of babi'ual con
stipution as it stimulates the liver auf
restores the natural action of the bowels
without irritating these organs like
pills or ordinary catbartics Does MOI
nauseate or grippe and is mild and pleas
ant and m Id 20 take Remember the
uame Orino aud refuse substitutes
F W. Buchanan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09
He Couldn't Run ON with IT.

The freaks were forming club. The
elastic skin man had the chair.
Next in order" said he, "are NOM
nations for treasurer. Has any ONE
The wild man of Borneo rose.
81 nominate" he said, 1.-The legless
wonder"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09
Lots of Care.

"You know, George" she was ex-
planning, II was brought up without
any care
Marry me- my darling said
George, "and you shall have nothing
but care"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09
THE NEW WAY TO CURE DYSPEPSIA

Pepsoids cure the worst forms of Dys-
pepsia and all other Acute or Chronic
Stomach Disorders by repairing the worm
out lining of the stomach and destroys
all disease germs. Dyspepsia once cured
in this way never returns. Pepsoids is
not patent medicine, but the successful
prescription of DR.. Oldham who has
cured thousands of cases of Chronic
Stomach Troubles, among them Cancer
of the Stomach. 1t cost more money TO
produce Pepsoids than any similar prepa-
ration on the market, owing to the large
Sold
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09
Make Hay while The sun Shines. -

There is a lesson in the work Of thrifty
farmer. He knows that the brigh, sunshine
may last but day and he prepares for the
showers which are SO liable to follow. So it
should be with every household. Dysentery,
diarrhoea and cholera morbus may attack
some member OF the family without warning.
Chamberlain Col c. Cholera and Diarlhoea
Kennedy, which is the best known medicine
for these diseases, should always be Kept at
hand. as immediate treatment is necessary,
and delay may prov fatal. For sale by
q. K. Fogg's Drug Store, Skowhegan; l. {.
Williams, A hens sullivan Newton, Jackman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09
No Nonsense About Her.

Skldds-Did she say it was so sudden
when you asked her to marry you?
Askin-Of course she didn't. She was
q NA.iInNr
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09

quantity of the purest Pepsin and other ex-
pensive drugs each tablet contains, (see
formula on bottle.) Pepsoids are sold at so
cents bottle on an absolute guarantee to
cure, or money refunded. We will send
you, if you have not used Pepsoids before,
5o-cent bottle FREE; merely send us
your name and address, and you will re-
ceive promptly full sized bottle. You do
not obligate yourself to pay cent. AL we
ask after Pepsoids have cured or greatly
benefited you is, that you recommend
Pepsoids to your friends. Every man
In skowhegan by C. r. Fooc, Drug
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09

Many persons in this community are
suffering from kidney complaint who
could avoid fatal results by using Foley's
Kidney Cure. r. W. Bucknam,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09

Many man has the tired feeling be-
cause of his strenuous tffJrs TO avoid
" TX
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09
FOIEYSkIDNEYCURE
nIakss kldnsys and Bladder hieha

or woman now has the opportunity OF
possessing a strong and healthy stom-
ach. Will you grasp itp People with
weak stomachs are always in misery.
Pepsoids have made thousands of people
happy by giving them what nature in
tended everyone should possess-a strong
and healthy stomach, SO as to enjoy the
best there is in life. Try Pepsoids to-day,
price only so cents bottle at drug store.
Or you may have full sized bottle free by
writing the Medical Department of The
Vic Chemical Co., Chicago. Ill.
Il st. srn26
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09
j. r. HOLMAN
Attorney at Law.
Insurance Agent. Athens Maln Q
Arrangements of Trains In Efect
June q, 1905.

Trains leave skowhegsn as follows: fi6A.
NJ, Oakland, Lewiston, Waterville, Augusta,
Brunswick. Portland, Boston. Montreal and
Quebec.-s.i5 A. NJ. for all points West; also
TO Bangor, and Bar Harbor.-l250 T.. iof
Wsterville Oakland, Bingham, Lewiston, An,
gusta, Gardiner and Brunswick, Portland and
Boston, Dexter Dover and Foxcroit G.ten-
vile, Bangor, Old own, Vanceboro, MARITIME
Provinces, st John and Halifax. Il. q A. X h.
24tP NJ. (mixed) for Wsterville enabling
passengers to connect with express for Lewis,
ton. Dsnvile juno, Portland, Boston ana
with through sleeper to New York, and to
take night Pullman for Portland and Boston
and ali points east; also with the local tram
leaving Waterville for So. Gardiner and way
stations at 6.3s. Sundays only, go 7. NJ Tor
Waterville.
ARRIVALS:-7.25A. NJ. mixed from Water
ville.-l0.3J A. M. passenger from Portland
brunswick, Augusta, Oakland, Wstervllle ana
Bangor -4.5l P. NJ. from all points.-90o r
N from Boston, Portland and Lewiston ard
points east.-IO.40A A. NJ, Sund VS. only, Fort
land, Lewiston. Winthrop, Oakland, bru2s
wick, Gardiner Augusta and Waterville also
from Ranger and way stations.
fEO. F, EVANS, Vice Pres, and Gen. N -
E. z. BOOTHBY. General Pae'r. Agent
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09

Old papers FIVE ceuis bundle az the
REPORTER Office
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09
Some men act as il they really believed
everything they say.


Some men &C, as if they really believed
everything ,hey say.
Most disfguring SKIN ernpiions. scrofula, PIN
pies, rashes etc. are due 10 iml uTe blood. Bur
dock Blood kitteTs IS clear sing blood tonic
Wakes YOU Gle r-eyed, clear braiued, clear.skin
Led.
As the policyholders multiply the insur-
ance company directors divide.
Itching piles provoke profanity but rr family
won cure them. Doan's Ointment cures ltch-
ing. eding or protruding piles after years OF
suffering. AT any drug store.
When giving advice to Others here is a
small slice 10 serve yourself: Keep III
more.
lfyou haven the time tn exercise regularly
Doan's Regulets will prevent Const alton.
They induce a mild. cary hea thful action OF the
bowels without gripping. Ask your druggist for
them. Csc.
How little the best doctor knows, Aud
how helpless he is 10 the presence of SCI
iou' illuess
Stops earae he in tao minutes; toothache or
pain Of burns or scald in five minutes; hoATse
ness one hour: musceache. two hours. sore
throat twelve Or. Thomas Eclectric Oh, mon
arch over Iain..t -. -. Ca
II is said iha disappointment is hard TO
bear, but We al stard il pretty well when
we ook in the glass.
For Over Sixty Year,
Mrs. WiNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over 60years by millions OF mothers
tor their children while leething, with perfect
success II soothes the child ,soiteis the gums
aliays all pair; curee wind Coic, and is the
best remedy for Diarrboea. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer immediately, Soil by
Druggists IN every part OF the world. Twenty
FIVE cents bottle. BE sure and ask for :" Mrs.
Wi slows Soothing syrup" and take no other
KIND.
A man just starting into law sut has
more fauh 10 courts than his attorney
ever Claims 10 have.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09

Most disfguring kin eTuptions, scrofula, PIN
pies, Tashes, etc, are due to inn ure blood. Bur
dock Blood BitteTs is clear sing blood tonic
Wakes you Gle Keyed, clear brained, clear.sktn
YoA
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-08-09

1t is said tina disappointment is hard tc
bear. but We al statd i, pretty well when
we look in the glass.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
DURANGO PUBLIC LIBRARY.

The public library takes much
pleasure In announcing the arrival Of
the following books:
Readers Guide to Periodical Lit
l900-1905.
"Poole's INDEX abridged edition.
Supplement to Poole's Index"
American Animals" Stone-Cram.
American Food and Game Fishes"
'Natrue's Garden, Blanchan.
Bird Nelghbors," Blanchan.
Game Birds" Blanchan.
Bird Homes" Dugmore.
"The Butterfly Book" Holland.
"The Moth Book" Holland.
"rhe Insect Book" Howard
"The Mushroom Book" Marshall.
A portion of the money contributed
hy the Woman's club of this city was
expended In the purchase OF this val.
nable addition to our public library.
The possession OF the two Indexes.
Readers Guide" and "Pooles," makes
available n large list of reference
which It is the purpose Of the board
to complete as rapidly as possible
The Mature Library" is most de.
sirable accession TO the department
of natural history. each book having
been written by recognized author
lily upon his particular subject.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
ToRTUREs PIONEERS SUFFERED

Among the true stories of Indian
depredatlons In Arizona In early days
recently read before the Arizona His
torical society is one which makes
the blood curdle. and recalls the dan
gers to which the early settlers of
Colorado as well had to undergo. It
was In the sos when all western In
dians were on the war path to stop
the progress of the noble adyenturers
who chanced and lost their lives to
ciyilize the great West
Here Is one Of the typical papers
read before the pioneers. reproduced
just as It was compiled by Samuel
Hughes of Tucson
In 1855 William Rockfellow was
working for me at the foot of Slski-
you mountains, Cal. One day Lorenzo
oatman. 1s years old, a nephew OF
Rockfellow. came TO the place and
stayed there for some time.
From him learned what | am
about to relate. being the first time
/ had ever heard Of the Apache In
dians. His family had crossed the
hardships and suffering several times
narrowly averting being killed by
warning Indians when yet a consid.
cradle distance east of Tucson they
became short Of provisions. Their
cattle were worn out and everything
looked gloomy In and about the whole
party of emIgrants with which the
Oatman family travelled
Finally" said the boy, I'VE arrived
at Tucson. where the people advised
rs to stay, as the Indians were quite
bad along the ella river and would,
In all probability, make our further
progress a very dangerous undertak.
ing. We remained until our provi-
sions were almost exhausted again,
and then the whole party resolved to
travel as far as Maricopa Wells. for
the purpose OF trading on our spare
articles to the friendly Indians for
food. The rest OF the emigrants de.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
TELEeRApHIc SNAPSHOTS.

New York banks Issue an unfavor.
able weekly statement. showing a de.
cline of s3.0000G0 IN the surplus.
London restaurateurs are alarmed
at an early closing crusade and have
begun agitation for liberal regula.
tions.
The Chicago Board Of Underwriters
Is continuing the investigation of tho
alleged violations OF the insurance
brokerage and rebate rules.
The greatest industrial merger ever
planned In Canada. the combination
Of all the steel and coal companies,
with capital Of $4,000. 600. Is under
way
Lincoln stenens. in telling of the
conditions at Washington. says that
Congress Yields to public opinion and
bows to President Roosevelt because
the people are with. him.
The eighthour day que1tlon for
Outside men Is believed to be tho
main thing which In delaying the
work OF the miners committee Ia
New York.
AliIeu NJ compton, iaiher Of the
idea that led to the Chicago CONNER
cial association. and active in 1t to
the close Of his life. died after brief
Illness.
New York hotels. although they can
accommodate 100000 transients, are
inadequate 10 take care OF the throng
of visitors constantly In the city.
writes William f. Curtis.
Among the prominent visitors In
Paris have been the Princess Henry
OF Battenberg and her daughter, Prln-
cess Ena. who went by automobile to
Versailles TO visit the museum.
The Wellman Chicago Record Her
aid expedition to reach the North pole
raises controversy among French
engineers and airship builders as to
the type OF vessel which Is desirable,
and the decision Is made after deep
Inquiry.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
Fer Year s1.so

on some clothing that did not belong
TO my Indian tribe. She lived In the
same family | did. The captive was
Mexican woman and from her
learned that there were many MexI-
can people living down the river. and
that first kindled In me the hope that
I might some day see my own race
agnin.
. Early In the spring of 1856 the
Indians had big fcast near Fort
Mohave, and had to help carry tho
camp equipment But ! was not al
lowed to 30 near the feast ground
The Mexican woman and were left
AZ the camp while tho feast was In
progress to look out for the horses.
We selected two Of the best horses
there. and rode on toward the Mex
lean settlement Later we reached
the fort At first could not make
any one believe | was one nf the Dat.
man girls. Even the women nt the
fort examined my black hair and said
must be an Indian. But finally my
brother came and he Identified me.
After few years passed was mar.
rled and moved to Pennsylvania.
have children now and often tell
them the story of my three years with
Indians"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
PuETz OUT ON PAROLE.

Theodore Pnotz, who several days
ago was placed In the county Jail
for refusal to support his wife ana
seven children at Hesperus, was pa.
rolled by Judge Houx last Friday on
a promise that he would take care OF
his family
undersherIf Smelcer found him AZ.
ter he had drawn his pay from the
city coal mine, drunk and drinking,
and reported the fact to Judge Honx,
VINO Issued a mittimns which is ready
to serve If the commissioners VIII
allow transportation for going after
Puctz.
Puetz's wife was up to see the
shcrlft's office today to learn If some
thing could not be done to compel
him 10 support the wife and seven
children Puetz makes about 1925 q
day when he digs coal.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-02-22
MAesrAs BOUND OVER.

Juan Maestns, for the shooting Of
Truiillo at Allison last Saturday (ar-
ter the Herald had gone to press,
appeared yesterday afternoon in JUS
ticc Sam Johnsons court at Animas
city and was placed under bonds II
$500 for his appearance in the next
term of the district court.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-12
SAENGERBUND PROGRAMME.
Washington society Outlines Enter,
tainments for Coming Season.

Washington Society Outlines Enter
tainments for Coming Season.
The Washington Saengerbund has just
issued its programme Of song. music. and
f-clic for the season Of 19C6-'07. As in
d.cated. the sOciety's public concerts will
be held at the New National TheaIer,
,hc masquerade balls viii take place at
TIE National Rifles Armo-y. and ali the
ether entertainments viii be held in the
han Of the Bund on street. between
Third street and John Marshall place
The programme is as follows: Sunday
October - frs, musicale: Thursday. Oc-
tCber =. opening dance: Sunday. No
VCmber 4. fTst theatrical performance:
sunday, November il. second musicale;
sunday, November 1S, informal musical
n social entertainment. Sunday. No
Iember :, first public concert: Thurs
day. November ~, Thanksgiving Il nee:
sunday. December =. informal mus cal
r social eutcrtalnmeuts>Su Decam-
Der 9, and Sunday. December 3, informal
.Ius.cal or social euterlai inment: sun
Gay. December 30. Christmas festival;
SUNDAY. January 6. 1@f. fourth musicale:
sunday. January g. informal musical or
social entertainment, sunday. January
j. dance. January q. informal musical
social entertainment; Sunday. Fr5ru-
~ 8, Itth musicale. Monday. February
4, carnival session; Sunday, February Il.
formal musical or social Entertainment,
iday, February p, Washington Br(h-
ny dance; Monday February 5. grand
s-ume bail. National Rifles Hall. sun
~. March 8. sixth musicale; Sunday
Tch TO- informal musical or social en-
-r,ainment; Sunday, March Il, second
I5iic concert; Thursday March q. mas
terade dance; sunday. March =. and
Jrday. March 81, Informal musical or
cial entertainment. Suud1y April =
;rd theatrical performance; Sunday.
pril A. informal musical or social en-
rtainment; Friday, April 19- chldren's
i.asqUorade bail; Sunday, April =, fifty
Sth anniversary.
The Sunday evening musicals viii be
il promptly at $50 o'clock They are
divided Tor members and their families
sclusively. The theatrical evenings will
in charge of William Hannemau. who
IS made the Saengerouuu dramatic sec
.Ja famous for its artistic efficiency.
The Washington herald., 1906-10-12
ENGINEERS FILE CHARGES
Allege Capt. Mathews Hindered Eff
forts to Rescue Hugh Murphy.
Say He Assaulted Fire Omcer Who
MuIhaI Also Involved.

Charles Bendheim. attorney for the
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers.
yesterday submitted to Mai. Sylvester
formal charges against Capt. William II.
Mathews and Lieut.. Mulhall. OF the
Fourth precinct, alleging that they not
only failed in the performance Of their
duty, but actually hindered others in
their attempt 20 rescue Engineer Hugh
S. Murphy who was killed by the over
turning Of a locomotive engine at the
corner Of Sixth street and Maryland ave
nue. southwest on September H.
The charges state that Capt. Mathews
himself refused to render assistance.
and that he also refused and omit
ted TO give proper orders to the officers
under his command 90 render such aid
and assistance. Il is further charged
that he failed TO order the police Of his
command, and refused 10 allow other
persons then present, 20 use Jacks and
OJher implements In an effort 20 raise
the engine from tie engineer.
II is specified that Cant. Mathews did
not maintain his decorum and command
OF temper, but was Incorporate inde-
corous, and used harsh and violent Ian
suage in giving orders 70 the officers
uhoer his command, and in addressing
other persons who were present II is
alleged also that Capt Mathews made
an assault on w a. Dixon captain Of
truck No. 3 Of the ire department, who
WAS assisting in the work OF rescue
Similar charges are made against Lieut.
Mulhal, with the exception that he is
not charged with assault
II is cOntended by members OF the
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers
that had the proper efforts been made
the life Of Murphy might have been
saved.
Maj. Sylvester will to-day refer the
charges 70 the Police Trial Board and a
date for the trial will be set