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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28

The cowbird is the only bird that We
have In this country which Is unnatu-
raj in its parental duties It never
builds nest for itself, but laws its
eggs In other birds nests, thus forcing
the rightfnl owners TO assume parental
duties. 1t It sagacious enough to
choose the nests of birds smaller than
itself. SO that its young. when it Is
Matched. being inevitably the largest
Of the brood must necessarily receive
the lions share Of the attention Of It's
foster parents. The birds thus aff1ict-
ed resort to various means to rid
themselves OF this unwelcome addition
to their litter. The most ingenious
method is that frequently used by the
little fellow WARBLER, who will often
build a substructure on top OF her orig
inal nest thus burying the eggs of the
cowbird and often some OF her own
with il. Nests have frequently been
found with two OF these substructures
in cases where the WARBLER has twice
been visited by the eowbird
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28
Resolve for Constitutional
Amendment.

Judge E. F. Danforth of Skowhegan
appeared before the judiciary COMMITTEE
ednesday at Augusta in behalf of bis
resolve for a constitutional amendment
providing for the election of the secre-
tary of State, the State treasurer and the
encouragement by direct vote of the
people instead of by the Legislature as
they are at present elected.
He presented figures showing that In
SO states the secretary of state is cleo ed
by the people. appointed by the COVER
nor in four and elected by the legisla
ture in five; that the state treasurer is
elected by the people in 80 states, ap-
pointed by the governor in one and elect
ed by the legislature in five; that the at
torney- general is elected by the people
in 81 states, appointed by the governor
in six, appointed by the judges of the
supreme court in one and elected by the
Legislature in Maine alone.
'If there is any in precedent said he,
'If there is any lesson for US in the way
other states do their business, it Ia all In
favor of the election of these officers by
the people, believe you all know that
they have as good officers in other states
people have expressed surprise 10 me
that Maine should still elect by the Leg
islature One sta'e after another has
adopted this method of direct election
and have yet to find state which.
having changed to direct election, has
turned to the old system"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28
GEORGE Needed a Barrel

The old courthouse had been replac-
ed with a new one, though a very cred
liable sentiment prompted the citizens
of Spottsylyania to make 1t of the
same architecture as the old. BY a
great effort the old county records
were preserved and survived the war
records. antedating the Revolution by
100 years or more. One, dated 1895,
cites that.
"Marye Scott and Clarissa Drury
have thys daye been made to receive
fortye and sixtye lashes respectively,
for stealing the clothes Of one George
Washington, Gentleman. whilst said
George Washington. Gentleman. was
in washing In the Rapidan river"
All who in youth sat at the head Of
the parental table and confronted q
steel engraving Of the dignifled Father
of His Country may cry out in protest
against sending the decorous Washing
ton home in a barrel. but Spottsyl-
vania county has the records to prove
metropolitan Magazine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28
For the Reporter:
The Moral aud Economic Aspect
of the Wilson Act.
For the Repor

The Wilson act and the decision of the
United States court and the decision of
the Maine supreme court gives the right
of way to the liquor interests outside the
the state to run pipe line via the Rail-
road and Express Offices right into the
home of every consumer in the state
whore the faucet may be turned as re-
quired.
The Wilson act and judicial render
ings, parallel other acts and renderings
of Congress and the Federal court; acts
and decisions which subsequent history
reversed and other generations repudi-
ated.
This whole question in it's economic
and social and moral and political signi-
fioanoe is but recast of the old negro
question:" 1t parallels in many instances
the Missouri compromise, Fugative
Slave and the bred scott decision.
These decisions of the court said that
the black-snake whip, the manacles of
slavery could follow the slave into free
soil and there drag back to degrade ton
the slave, tho victim of rapacous greed
The Zee, Mt Federal and Supreme
Courts decision says that the BIeweries
and liquor interests aside of prohi bitory
territory Free SOIL can follow their
victims to intemperance with the chains
of moral and ply steal degradation and
their manacle body and soul lnder Fed
eral and Judicial supervision
This act and judicial renderings will
be reversed by future generations and be
equally repudiated by enlightened
Christian sentiment This act and Judi
cial rendering considered in their moral
and economic and social and politial sig
Dticance is unconstitutional because what
the Constitution guarantees this act and
judicial rendering practically denies:
That is "the inalienable right to life,
liberty and the pursuit of happiness
If slavery Is unconstitutional then the
liquor traffic is decidedly more so; its
history and demoraliZing tenC ency sub,
stantiate the statement.
The liquor raffic and slavery are not
inherent rights, hey have no inhere mt
virtues, they have fictitious rights;
rights secured through immoral means
graft and fear of political ostracism
What Is socially and economically and
morally wrong can never be constitution
ally right, under any form of Christian
civilization.
FRED LEITCH.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28
For the Reporter;
Our N1unic p,l Building

Your trticle of lari weeks issue rtlai
ing to our proposed bnn ding Ior mum
cipal purposes should interest every voter
in town. rich or poor, at the annual
town meeting March II
As You kindly consent to publish a
few suggestioDs-As "A citizen Interested
in the welfare Of our beautiful and
prosperous Town present or for the fu.
ture-I avail myself OF the opportunity
of writing what would like to see
| say frankly | would like to vote for
and see a municipal building erected
upon our beautiful lot as outlined in the
communication. from the architect in
last weeks issue. suitable AID appro-
pirate for our town for the sum of
$50 600. The article implies the build
ing complete ready to occupy.
We own the lot-now does this sum
include the foundation, the heating
plant. the piping, the ironing, the light
ing, the chairs, the stage and the fur
nisbing, scenery, etc. ready for occu-
panoy Ii IL does one never could ex-
poet a towns building to cott less
about the interi.r plan about placing
the bulldog The building it's If will
be conspicuous from all points-from
the bridge, Water street and terminal
electric cars, Madison street, from Elm
and Russell street, road from Eddy.
| North street, railroad bridge and south
Gde.
Our lot is about 800 feet on Water
street with 2. 20 #. open spaces at each
end. Considering the above 1t is my
belief the building will show better, and
be more convenient to be placed length
wise on Water street, the east end near
or on line with the west end of house,
in rear leaving an ample amount for
embellishing. The west end broad
stone steps for the entrance from
the street upon projection, a bal.
coDy over same for band concerts and
public speaking at large gatherings; the
balance of lot eventually graded, trees act
out, seats and walks placed and arrang
cd Balance of lot includes the land IN
Iear. Mr.. Heselton began a wall years
ago on the river bank which he says will
stand There are plenty of stone upon
the bank and about old foundations to
build this as high as needed and plenty
of refuse from lot and dump from town
to fill this open space by time the build
ing is completed and the lot graded
Then turn it over to the women of the
park commission, who in good time,
will m axe this one of the coolest and
and most delightful resorts for the sum
! mer evenings. The cool air of the river,
the view of the great barn Doors" at
the eddy, the turbulaDt water of the
channel, to the smooth flow of the quiet
river above the bridge and dam and al
most al our very door
hope and trust every citizen will
consider carefully the problem; that we
raise amount Of money we design to ex-
pend and before We begin, know how
much and that the committee, If one is
chosen confine themselves to limit of
sum or amount appropriated. Again
thanking you Mr.. Editor for courtesy |
sui scribe myself.
a LOYAL ITIzEN OF SKowHEGAN.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28
Loss of German Steamer.

The worst disaster for many years in
the history of the busy cross-channel
ira fflc between England and the CONT
nent occurred during a violent gale
shortly before 6 o'clock Thursday morn
ing when the Rotterdam mail steamer
Berlin, from Hardwick to Hood of Hol.
land, having safely weathered the burri-
caue, was suddenly wrecked as she was
entering port
Altogether 143 persons are now dead
or clinging to wreckage.
The terrible seas broke up the steamer
with such awful suddeness that all efforts
to save life appear to have been utterly
hopeless.
No cause yet has been assigned for the
terrible accident and it probably never
will be known how the steamer came to
miss the channel, which, although three
hundred ards wide and we'll buoyed and
lighted, is always difficult of access In
rough weather. 1t Is conjeotured that
arrangement of the engines or steering
gear may have rendered the vessel un
controllable. Captain Precious of The
Berlin had a good record of IA years SER
vice.
The list of passengers on the fated
stea mer was lost and all the names who
we're on board have not yet been learned
but 20 far as has been ascertained, there
we're no Americans among the
passengers.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28
HOW,S THlSI

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot ba
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & co. Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
j. Cheney for the last Is years, and be.
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their firm.
West & Truax, wholesale druggists,
Toledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, wholesale
druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Price,
75c. per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28
Big Fire in xter.

A total estimated less of sos 500 was
caused and four wooden business blocks
were destroyed by the fire which broke
out Friday night. 1t WAS placed under
control at 9 a. m. after burning fiercely
for seven hours A number of surround
ing places of business caught fire repeat
eddy but were saved by excellent work
done by the 10 members of the towns
volunteer fire department and citizens
who worked under great difficulties by
reason of the cold. The thermometer
registered Is degrees below zero A
number of tiremen received frost bites
but there were no accidents Estimated
loss of SOC, 900 with an aggregate insur-
ance estimated at S36. coo
The fire started in fruit store occu
pied by K. K Christopher on the ground
floor Of one of The blocks, presumably
from a store in the rear. 1t spread to
the upper floors which were occupied by
three families consisting of eight people.
SO fast did the flames and smoke spread
the occupants were nearly caught
They were assisted out of the building
by tiremtn.
The tour blocks, which were three
stories high, were located close together
and the fire urged by stiff bret re,
spread through them with great speed.
For time the situation looked dubious
but by valient work the flames were
mastered.
Assistance was requested from Water
Vile and Bangor. From the former city
"A steamer and two hose companies of 80
men arrived at O'Clock. The appara-
tus was not unoaded as it was not need
ed badly at the time but the fremen
rendered valuable assistance IL was
stated that the Bangor department was
unable TO spare an engine.
There we're seven stores on the ground
floor of the blocks while the upper
stories were occupied by offices and ten
ements.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28
TIME IS THE TEST.
The Testimony of SkOWhegan PsO-
pie Stands the Test.

The test OF time IS what
tells the tale. The public
soon finds finds out when
misrepresentation are made,
and merit alone will stand the
test of time.
Skowhegan people appre-
ciate merit, and mang months
ago local citizens publicly en-
dorsed Doan's Kidney Pills;
they do so still. Would q
citizen make the statement
which, follows unless convinc-
ed that the article was Just as
Represented y cure that lasts
is the kird that every sufferer
from kidney lis is looking
tor.
Alvin Sedgley, employed in Fitchelrs
ep ladder factory, and living at 4
Zine street, SkoW hogan, Nc says
"Since gave for publication my opiuios
OF Doan's Kinney pills early in The win.
ter Of 1907 have had no occasion TO usS
any kidney medeire. Tine has proveE
that the wonderful benefits derived
from their use have been lasting and
wherever have recommended them and
they have used tie results have beez
satisfactory. am only too pleased y
chroborate what have said above to any
one calling upon one who wishes to rio
themselves Of kidney complaint or back
ache. | have the same good opinion OF
Doap's Kidney Pills today, several years
after gave my original statement re
commenting them
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents
70. tern ilhuru Co. buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the Uni Ell States
Remember the name Doan's and take
no other
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28
RHEUMATISM CANNOT Be
CURED UNLESS URIC-O
is USED.
The Home of j. W. Smith Is the
Homo of uric-o In Batavia.

The Rheumatic person is skeptical regard
ing the claims of almost any remedy adver-
tsed as a cure for rheumatism and one can
scarcely blame him for doing so. All the
plasters and linments combined never actual
ly cured case Of rheumatism. They may
relieve it one quarter but it is sure to break
out somewhere else. The only true way to
cure Rheumatism, is to drive it from the sys-
TEN, for as long as the Uric and Rheumatic
Acid remains in the blood, one is never en-
tirely free from the trouble. This is where
the value Of Uric o as a permanent cure for
Rheumatism comes IN. 1t seeks out the
Rheumatic poison in the blood, muscles and
kidneys, renders it inert and harmless and
drives it out of the system hat is why
Uric-O is such an admirable and effective cure
Tor Rheumatism.
rhe chief reason that Uric-O is such a
wonderful cure for Rheumatism, is that il is
designed and prepared to cure Rheumatism
and Rheumatism only 1t does not contain
any alcohol or other 50 called tones to make
one "feel good" for the time being. but is
composed of antidoteS for the rheumatic acid
poison in the system. That is the secret Of
its wonderful success. Rheumatism simply
cannot exist in persons system if Uric-O is
used.
Uric.O is sold by Frank w. Bucknam,
'1he home of Uric o. in Skowhegan, at 75c
and sI.oo the bottle. but if you still feel
skeptcal about its efficacy you can test it
free Of charge by cutting out this advertise
ment and sending same together with your
name and address to the Smith Drug Co..
Syracuse, y. Y, and trey will send you
sample bottle free To persons who write
and say they never have used Ure.O, want to
test it thoroughly and will agree to take il
according to directions, they
frequently send a regular 7sc bottle free.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28
About the Ice Family

Whenever a polar expedition Is in
progress we hear of ice foes, pack ice,
sailing ice and other things OF which
the reader in a temperate climate has
only a hay idea. which makes him
miss the interest of the news An ice
field is an area of frozen snow or wa
ter so large that the limits are inyisi-
BILE and unknown. On the other hand
foe is 4 mass of ice perhaps very
large. but whose boundaries are seen
by the explorer When such foes be-
come broken and the pieces are wedged
together by the wind and the currents
they form pack ice. the terror Of
the arctic voyager When a ship gets
caught in a mass Of pack ice there it
remains fast until contrary winds or
currents break up the pack, and then
we have sailing ice
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28
RISING FROM THE GRAVE.

A prominent manufacturer, VIM A. Fert-
well, of Lucama, n. c., relates most re-
markable experience. He says "After tax
ing less than three bottles of Electric Bitters,
feel like one rising from the grave. My
trouble is Bright's disease, in the Diabetes
stage. fully believe Electric Bitters will
cure me permanently, for it has already stop
ped the liver and bladder complications
which have troubled me for years" Guaran-
teed at Sampson & Azores; 6. r. Fogg's,
Skowhegan, Me-, druggists, Price only soc.
There is too much attention paid to the
iii fl1ence" of women over men. and 100
little said about The fear men have of
women.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS The fol-
lowing are the real estate trsnsfers re-
Gently recorded in the county registry
Ansor-Harry D. viii to Lysander J.
Berry.
Norridgewock-Irs B. Taylor to Geo.
a. Sawyer; S. r. Harding TO Ira B.
TAYLOR.
Pftsheld-s. N. Raymond to Daniel
p Whittier.
Skowhegsr-John Robinson It 81 to
Ace bert N. Thompson. $500
Madison Naomi Hayden 10 Wm. T.
Clark
solor-Gec. T. Mckinney 10 stead c.
Lawrence.
Lexiretor-Alvin B. Kicker ct al to
Forest Walker ct a.
BnQhsm-Sidney T Goodrich 20 Sarah
f. Baker; LYDIA r. Cooley TO Erzabeth
Cooley.
New Portlaud-Artbu L. Norton to
North Village Water Co; Hattie S.
Norton TO North Village Water Co. :;
y For la Grange, P. OF H., No. ia
u North Village Water Co. Tho mas B.
T que TO North Village Va err Co. :;
Mai II. Moodv to North Village Water
Co; Betsey l.. Posse II 81 70 North
Vii age Water Co; LYDIA Il. Quini ts
North Village Water Co, $500; Leop-
ard knowlton to Norlh Villsge Water
Co.
Canasr-Eugene Goodridge to Geo. E.
Faruham; Van r. Turtle by trustee TO
S. A. Nye Mig. Co; Helen g. futile to
:. A. Nye Mfg. Co.
Emtdeu-Hannsh Hige1 bothsm & ala
to jerry Wentworth.
Hartlspd-Berths D. Page to VIM. A
Blaisdell.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28
LONG Legged Birds.

Long legged birds have tails ~ short
that they seem to be ont of Proportion
to their bodies But there is a reason
for tAe short tails Birds. Whle hYns
and often while walking, use their
tails for steerage purposes When
birds with long legs take To flight the!
throw their legs behind in uauucr
that causes them 10 serve ihe Same
purpose as tail
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28
Letter Carriers Annual Meeting


The Somerset County Rural Letter
Carriers Association held their first an
nual meeting at the home # J. Y vi ley
on Nsditon Avenue, February 22ud.
o ing 10 the cold weather and bad
travelling but few of the twenty eight
carriers in the county were present.
The meeting Was opened By the Pre,i-
dent and the following GERS chosen
for the ensuing year a. P. Sandfora.
President; L 4 Greenleaf of >tArk,
Vice President; z A Merchant, skow-
hogan, Secretary; and J. V. Wiley,
okowhegan. Treasurer; Executive Com
m tee: xessrs Merchant. Wiley and
Gilman of Sorridgewock. The last three
gentlemen together with President and
secretary comprise the executive board.
The usual business was done and 1t
was voted to bold the next meeting on
Labor Day at hayden Lake, mem bers te
bring their families and picnic dinper
and join in programme consisting of
speeches, songs, discussions, boating,
hbhing etc, to be arranged for by Ell.
ecutive committee.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28

Vestris. the great dancing master.
died at eighty-three. and it WAS said
he would have lived till a hundred but
for sudden and mortal blow in the
shape Of an advertisement one day
he asked for a newspaper, probably
for the first time in his life Scarcely
had he opened the sheet when his eyes
lighted upon the following: Wanted,
professor Of dancing al Calcutta.
Must be skillful chiropodi~t at the
same time He took 10 his led and
never left it again alive
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28

Group can positively be stopped IN 20 min
utes. No vomiting nothing 70 sicken o.
distress your child \ sweet. pleasant, and
safe syrup, called D.. Shops Group Cure,
does the work ana doe, il quickly. Dr
shops Group Cure IS for Group alone, re.
member. II does not claim l. cure dorer
ailments. lis for Group, that's al. Sold BY
G. f. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28

A tissue builder. reconstructOr. builds
mp waste force, makes strong nerves and
muscle. You will realize after taking
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea what a
wonderful benefit 1t will be to you. IS
cents, Tea or Tablets. g. X Fogg
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28
Most Irritating.

II am 80 annoyed, My servant has
just been Killed on the railway. only
half his body has been found and With
the other half are my KEYS Bon Vi
want
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk OF Courts:
WILLIAM T. SREKiss, ............... Skowhegan
County Attorney:
THOMAS J. YOUNG. ........... SCION
Judge Of Probate:
AUGUSTINE SIMMONS. .................N ouh Arson
Register of Probate:
NATHAN FOWLER. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS oWhegan
Register OF Deeds:
LLRwELtYN GOODWIN. ...... .......... Skowhegan
Treasurer:
l. +. DYER. ......t.......' Hartand
Sheriff and Jailer:
CLYDE HI. SMITH, ..........-.....s -. .Skowhegan
DEPUTIES: ]. D. Ring, Cambridge George
Rhoades, Harmony; Ernest A. Cook, Athens J. A.
Goodrich, Skowhegan; w. w. Nye. Fairfield; Willis
c. Emery, North Arson; f. L. Perkins. Madison;
Abel w Rowell. Scion; c. S. Adams, Jackman
W. A. Bigeow, ST. Adams; A. F. Buker, Aarland
E. E. Frederick, Starks; W. E. viles, Flagstaff
Fred II. Kimball. Mercer; Z. f. Atwood. New Port.
land; F. J. Durgn, The Forks E. A. Piper Smith
field: ]. D Foster. Pittsheld: Sullivan Newton, Jack
man. Fred Horne, Canaan; ]. Z. Pierce, Bingham;
Chas. J. Savage, Norridgewock
County Commissioners:
L. c. WILLIAMS, Athens
GEORGE T. TIBBErrs. Fairfield.
HENRY {. CRopELL, Pittsfeld.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28
Terms of Courts.

Supreme Judicial:-The third Tuesday in March
and September, and fourth Tuesday in December.
Civil and Criminal.
Probate The second Tuesday of each month
County CommisSioners:-The hrst Tuesday In
March and August and the second Tuesday in Deem
Der.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28

Ashes sprinkled on the sidewalk at this
season OF the year look better 10 the aver
age man than a marble fountain in the
front yard.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28

It's the highest standard of quality. a
natural tonic, clesnses the system, red
dens the cheeks, brghtens the eyes,
gives flavor to all you eat. 35 cents,
lea or Tablets. g. X. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28
Special Announcement Regarding 4
National Pure Food Drug Law

We are pleased to announce that Foley's
Honey and Tar for coughs, colds, ard
lung troubles is not affected by the Ma
iional Pure Food and Drug law az 1t
contains no opiates or other harmful
drugs, and we recommend it as a safe
remedy for children and adults.
g. r. Fogg and r. w. Buchanan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-02-28
SkOWHECAN
Electric Light Co.
C. j. ABBEY, Supt.

DO you Electric Lights? Less danger
from fire. No exploding lamps. The
cheapest luxury of the age. Let us tell
you about them. tf9l