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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

Stone forests are found in various
parts Of the world. In many cases
they are hardened by some regularity
of the atmosphere and are found stand
Ing Just rs they We're When clothed
with green foliage thousands of years
ago The Little Colorado river in Ari-
zona has long been famous as Il local
ity for such finds. At one place more
than l.50u cords Of solid stone, tree
trunks. sections. limbs and logs, We're
found by the government surveyors.
MoSt Of them were silicifcd. many
seven 10 ten feet in diameter aud from
twenty 10 eighty feet i'll height Geol-
ogsts say that the petrihed trces of
the Little Colorado were once covered
with mari over l.o0o feel i'm depth.
Some Of the trees have been changed
TO jasper and have assumed various
hues. others resemble opal, and when
broken open the core is often found
lined with crystals of the most beau
tiful tints.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31
The Referendum

The frequency with which the refer
endum may be used In Maine under va
ryipg conditions has not the slig htest
bearing upon the need Of the enactment.
Should the measure be adopted at this
session of the legislature the chances are
that ii will be employed sparingly, be-
cause that il is available for use will
check reckless legislation aud tend 10
he Adoption OF saner aud more cons2r-
valive methods. the e!uz ns 81 Texas,
who said nm; we dou't want 10 use
revolver very often, but when we do
want II revolver, we want II d rned
bad" convey ed very accurate idea re-
g4rdlng the uses OF the referendum. l.
Is not 50 much what he referendum will
be aUle to accomp ish, MS the number OF
outrages II Will prevent that makes the
adoption of the measure desirable at this
time.
The idea that the referendum means
resubmissiou is not only the claim OF
weak and illogical men, but II oegs the
question ut issue. The referendum
means resubmisslon in the sense that
furniture means chairs. The referen-
DUN Is II comprehensive name, Including
Or which may be made 10 iuclude-
thousands of questions coming up for
public debate, uf which debataole ques-
lions resucmssiou is simple unit.
The referendum m ans government by
the masses, MS opposed TO government
by the classes. L means that the peO-
pie who now govern in theory shall be
the real aud fiual rulers in every matter
that pertains TO the public welfare.
The objection which is raised 10 the
referendum by certain lobbyists, because
it will take away individual respons-
bility from members of the legislature,
is a piece of cheap can't that Is unworthy
OF serious consideration. la theory at
least, every member Of the legislature Is
responsible to the constituency which
has elected him. He is the official
figurehead who is supposed o carry out
the popular wish, and beng such, the
more frequently any measure Is referred
to this constituency The better 1t will be
for the man who sits IN the Legislature.
In practice the right TO petition cSrles
DO weight Legislators who carry
free passes in their pockets cannot be
expected 10 listen TO petitions that art
adverse to the interests of the railroads.
Ia many Maine legislatures the chief
function performed by several commit
tees has been to assassinate petitions and
subvert the will Of the people to the
wish of the party boss. Instances of
this kind are too numerous 10 require an
enumeration of specific cases. Because
the referendum was not Incorporated
into the mechanism OF Maine two years
ago the Republican party Of Maine lost
more than 25 legislators and almosi
10000 votes 10 the election held on Sep
TENDER 10, 1906 Bangor Netos
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

The red coral that is used for neck
laees is horny axis which supports a
number Of soft bodied coral-lIke AMI.
mails or polypS. the entire structure
bearing strong resemblance to a
small shrub The fishermen. after they
have brought this shrublike colony Il
the surface clean the soft animal mat
ter away. preserving the red core, or
axis, which is sold as jewelry. Al
though red coral contains some line Il
is largely composed Of substance
akin TO horn. and, like horn. il takes q
fine polish. Horn wool and other AM
nal substances Of this nature almost
invariably change their color when
brought into intense heat st Mich
OlaS
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31
TO AILING WOMEN.
A Little Sound Advice Will Help
Many a Sufferer in SkOwhegan.

No woman can be healthy
and we'll ii the kidneys are
sick. Poisons that pass off in
urine when the kidneys are
well are retained in the body
when the kidneys are sick.
Kidneys and bladder get in
famed and swollen, crowd
ing the delicate female organs
ne arby and sometimes dis
placing them. This IS the
true cause o; many bearing
down pains, lameness, back
ache, sideache, etc. Ur.e
poisoning also causes head
aches, dizzy spells, Ianguor,
nervousness and rheumatic
pain.
When suffering 50, try
Doan's Kidney Pills, the rem
edy that cures sick Kidneys.
You will get better rs the
Kidneys get better, and health
VII return when the Kidneys
ave well. Let Il Skowhegan
woman tell You abou, Doan's
Lr+l,s,. Dill
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31
A NATION OF CRIPPLES
RHEUMATISM BEYOND
CONTROL.
The Only Hope to Rheumatic Sui
feTerS is UFic-O Treatment

II rheumatism continues - spread a, 10
has in the past few years, il would seem as
though we would before long become a ma
ton Of cripples. The terrible destruetiyencss
Of this disease IS apparent ON every side of
US. Almost nine out Of ten OF the oupplc5
one meets had their affection brought on hy
Rheumatism. How MANY thousands more
there are that are hopeessly hei-tidden ami
whom we never see. rheumatism from the
very nature Of the disease, can never curc
itself and if negeote is hoanj to grow
worse rather than better. II yua ever have
any tYinge Of Rheumatism 20 L. Frank W.
Bu knam's drug store right here u skowhe
gan and get bottle Of Jue.O, the wonder
ful NJ, Rheumatic Specific. 1t will cure YOU
and il IS the only treatment in the world that
will cu-e YOU permanently and thoroughly
Uric O ares by its direct action on the mus
clcs. bloa1 and kidneys 1t seeks eut tn,
poisonous ltil sni Rheumatic Aeil an
drives il from the system and !, Is onl
treatment ri ,aeh a nature that vii ever lu5r
khcumalism Iiuimrnts and plaster, only
serve to drive ii tram one spot to another
They never cure Bheamatism because K IS
primarily blood disease, and until TIE
blood is cleared fra# de poison, a cure cam
not take place.
There never vas q ease If Rheumatism
that [ ric q could MT e-rc and YOU should
not put off taking it because It IS in the enj
by far the cheapest method. You can test
Uric o free Of charge if }a4 wish. lust eat
out this advertisement AMI send It 10 the
Smith Drug Co.. Syracuse, \. y, and state
that YOU have never used Uuc.o and would
like l. Try it. They will send You free
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31
SI8335o
100000 Blaze In Dover, N. Il

pOOO,OOO blhZb III Dover, n. Al .
Dover's most disastrous fire which oc-
Cured saturday last cost the lives of
four and probably five of the boy mill
operatives aud property loss exceeding
half a million dollars in tho burning of
her largest factory building, known as
Mill Nc. l of the Cocheco Manufactur-
ing Co. The bodies of the four boys,
chsrred beyond all hope of ioentifica-
ton. were found that afternoon IN the
midst of the smoking rufus and as five
boys are known to be missing, 1t Is be-
lieved that another boy will be found
That more lives were not sacrificed in
the disaster WAS the wonderment as well
as the cause of gratitude by the people
of Dover. In fash the fire broke ont
in the mill not long after the 500 OF
more operatives had assembled for their
days work, and in a moment, 1t seemed
had swept through the structure. An
appalling scene at once fell upon the
working people, men, women aud chill
dren; yet almost all escaped safely from
the doomed factory.
Friction from a belt generating sparks
which lodged in mass of cotton quick
" created sheets of flames on the third
floor of the factory from which the oper-
atives ran to the starways.
All In the factory soon knew of the
fire and the exits became blocked by a
struggling mass of people On the
fifth or top floor the operatives were
mostly boys, and it il here undoubtedly
that those whose bodies were found lost
their lives On the first and second
floors the operatives were largely girls
and these reached the ground by the
stairways. The men were grouped on
the third and fourth floors and il was on
the fourth floor that many found their
way of escape by the stairways cut off
and were forced to reach safety by
means of the windows.
Mill No l of the Cocheco plant, which
manufactures cotton goods, was erected
in 1877 1t WAS the largest of several
mile constituting the company's plant
there.
Mill and contents were insured for be-
tween $500 900 and 100000
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

Joseph Maltias, an unfortunate pri-
soner in the county jail at Auburn
pleaded guilty to keeping a liquor nu-
senoe, and whom Judge Savage remand
ed for sentence Saturday on finding that
he had just come from his wife's fun
eral, tn which he bad been taken in
charge OF an officer, was again brought
before the court Monday, and Judge Stew
ems continued his case for sentence, witt
the underst anding that he should go to
canada and stay there. Maltias was
profuse in HIS gratitude to the court. aud
promised never 10 give any further
trouble. He left town on the afternoon
tram for Canada. where he formerly
lived and where he as relatives.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

According to figures obtained by the
Maine Civic league, the number of per.
sons in Maine holding receipts for pay.
ment of the internal revenue liquor tax
h as fallen off nearly 80 per cent, since
the passage of the Sturgis state com.
mission enforcement law, in April, 1905
The total number of liquor taxpayer sin
the state on that date was 954, and the
number at the close of the year 1900 was
457 Cumberland county leads with a
total of 106; York county is second
So; Kennebec 46; Oxford, Al; Somer-
set 80; Androscoggin, So; Penobscot,
20; Knox, 20; Sagsdahoc, 10; Waldo, 10
Hancock Is; Franklin. ID; Piscataquis,
10; Washington. 7; Lincoln, 5; Aroos-
took, 9.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31
VIII Cut 10000 900

Ten million of lumber will be cut this
season for Lawrence Bros, of South Gar
diner, by Henry p. Mckinney, of Jack
man who has hauled lumber for the Law
rences for the last seven years, is one of
the smartest men in northern Maine, and
"r. MckeDney's camps are famous in
that section of the country.
With the new log hauler that he now
uses Mr.. McKenney easily can haul
25 900 feet to a load. the run being from
eight to ten miles an hour. In q short
time Mr. McKenney will be able to haul
twice that amount to load.
"A lille 1907 will be fair lumber year.
it ia the opinion of many of the Name
lumbermen that there will not be &c
many logs cut this season as there were
year ago.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

plasantln offered in payment Of a
bill gold piece which had a suspi-
eious ring Here. you've given me
one Of those false coins that the coun-
terfeiters have iu~t been arrested for
making said tLe merchant "impos
slble.9 answered plaisantin. 1T is dat
ed lsG3 II it we're false surely it
would have been found out before
this - Gaulois.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

rial E,TATE TRANSFERS The f5i-
lo"Itg ar the feai c.tate transfers r.
Gently recorded il The county registry
N1rridge~ 6ci Z Everett to A b
Eserett; George + Woodeeck to Augus-
Ia W9Occock.
AusoL-A.a NJ Gilman % \ Merri-
man.
Hatmonv-H d Caldwell ., al to + /
Bachelor Il 20.
Skowhegar -Elzt NJ Percival to Geo.
E Durr4ll; y Merrill TO Fred + Tus-
can. 5000.
smnhde.d-A B Clesyes 10 + Saw
age, $3.50.
Plttsheld-Charles A Dyer TO A &
Simoud= ct a.; ) + Larrabee to N c
L4rrsbee ct al; : VI RAYMOND TO North
ern Maine Packing Ga.
ST Altans-E;ta Deouiug 70 r A
Denning
PalmNra-Geo. W HuftoJ B Kenuey.
Moseo9-E W savage 70 { a Cole
man, Christina B Ord"sy to I O,Don-
AID
HartIsnf-W L Smsll Il 81 to Ella NJ
R4ndlett; Ella N Raudlett to IS L Small
e. A..
Solor-L D Lombard 10 F c Ward.
Madison Fred ) Lsrcaster to An
brose Yrtum Ct s. $1,000
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

The wealth of many of the ancient
Romans WAS reckoncd far into the
millions. Mark Antony during his
somewhat chcekered career squander-
ed no less than $73500o,000, and II
berius left at his death over eighteen
millions. which Calgula spent in less
than year. Records show that this
spendthrift paid $150,000 for one sup
per, Horace tells us that PeEellus. a
singer, could in five days spend $4O,-
600. and Clodius ON small wager
swallowed IA pearl worth nearly $40,-
600. The estate OF Crassus was valued
at SS,4O0,OOo Lucullus dined at the
rate of $4,000 Il meal for several weeks.
Lcntulus WIS worth not less than six
teen millions, and Apicus squandered
nearly five millions Of dollars in II few
weeks
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31
Irritating AmerIcmnIsms.

One of the most irritating of Amer
icanisms is the use of limb for
branch" Limb for leg" has al
ways been accepted as an American
prudery. but what Is the matter with
"branch?' Careful Anglophilc writer's
are beginning now to reintroducc this
latter word, bul limb" has hitherto
been the Transatlantic word with all
authors If it is also old English we
shall not mind so much bit i; 1t? The
joke of the verse is al least 1900 years
old, but how old is the English YER
sionY- London Chronicle
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

A particularly sad case of accidental
poisoning took place in Hampden Thur
day afternoon of last week when Albert
Tracy, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. f. l..
Tracy of that town, got hold of some
strychnine pills intended for a tonic,
and within an hours time had died from
the effects OF the dose. Doctors were
called to the aid of the little Fellow but
they were unable to do anything. the
dose having been large enough to kill 10
men, as the physicians state.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31
WISE COUNSEL FROM THE SOUTH.

al want to give some valuable advise to
those who suffer with lame back and kidney
trouble" says J. r. Blankcnship, Of Beck,
Tenn. "I have proved to an abs olute Ger.
tainty that Electric Btters will positively
cure this distressing condition The first
bottle gave me great relief and after taking a
few more bottles. | was completely cured; so
completely that it become pleasure to rec
ommend this great remedy" Sold under
guarantee at Sampson & Azores and &. r.
Fogg's drug stores. Price soc.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

Daughter Have You found out yet
what it was that papa cut out OF the
paper? Mother-Yes. l bought "A copy.
I've read it all through, but To save
my life can't see anything wrong in
it. Its an article on the yulgarity
and Stiffness of buying gowns that are
beyond ones means.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31
Obituary

William Il. Payne died At me home
Of bis son, /. A. Payne IL Wes, Corn
VILE, Wednesday, January = aged s.
years
The deceased was bonn il Gsrhafa.
Me moving from that town 70 ".
Yarmouth, where be resided FOR ,
Year, lie var married IN 1873 al G8f-
ham, 10 Miss Mary Z Houlton, Who
Died West oruvl.lr. in October Of
lat YEAR. Two children % survive,
Afs. that LouRsbore Of Karisborg,
We and lie ssn abJge mentioned
NJ. Payue followed the occnpa ion Of
farming f.r his stole NE. lie became
a member Il The Ne'hodist church al
G3fham and "as iii Iated VIII tha, So
city aud Nth the church II The same
defomInatiJa at Yarmouth for over %
YEAR
Funeral ceremonies were observed a.
he resIdeuce of BIZ son II West corn
vie at t~p p n. on Friday of at week
Rev. 2. hetril OF THIS Place aficiaf.
~ and the remains were taken - Cor
Lam for intefmept 10 tie fanny %.
Portland papers please copy
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

"But this is so sudden. You had bet
ter give me week to think it Overt
VERY well. dear And. perhaps it
would he as well II | thought it over
myself at the same time Sketching
Bits.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

The Begear Please, SIR, viii you
kindly assist poor man who has
three wives TO support? The Pedes-
trdan Why, do you mean to say you
are bigamst? The Beggar-Oh no,
sir. Two of them are the wives OF
my sons-n-law.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

Many stories have been told of mean
men. such rs he who used II wart for
Il collar button and he whose birthday
gift to his son consisted in washing the
windows so that the lad might watch
the cars - by This man. however,
seems to have won the palm. There
was an extremely mean man in New
Hampshire who was the proprietor of
hotel BY his direction rules We're
posted in the hostelry forbidding al
most every conceivable privilege to
those not guests of the place. There
was absolutely no chance for the cas-
ual loafer to get newspapers. pens, ink.
stationery. etc. There were not even
free seats in the office. one day he
Glanced to observe a chronic loafer
gazing at the old clock that hung on
the wall The next day sign was
placed over the clock. 1t read. This
clock is for the Use of the guests of the
hotel only" Success Magazine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

You can avoid pneumonia and other
serious results from cold by taking
Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t stops the
cough and expels the cold from the
system as it is mildly laxative. Refuse
any but the genuine in the yellow pack
age. f. w. Buchanan and g. Il. Fogg
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

Cant look well, eat well or feel well with i'm.
pure blood feeding Your body. Keep the blood
pure with Furdock Blood Riyters Rat simply,
tase exercise, keep clean and you vii have long
lie.
Says a woman i care not who does
the thinkng So long a. am permitted to
do the talk ug.'
Hives eczema, Itch or salt Iheum set you crazy
Can't besr the touch Of your clothing. Doan'a
Ointment cures the most obstinate cases. Why
suffer. All druggists sell it.
Many good de- has died in inten-
ton for isck nj liple appreciation.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

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 Commssioners:-The FIRST Tuesday in
March and August and the second Tuesday in Decem-
her
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

Though Adam blamed Eve fer tempt
ing him to eat apples. it isn't on rec
making those first clothes Florida
Times | nion
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

1t is not the sign OF the cross, but the
spirit OF the cross that makes true religion.
What a different world this would be II
il were all as smart as We think we are.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

BY order OF President Hobbs. as chair
man Of the building committee. the de-
dication Of the Carnegie library at Good
VIII Farm. Is indefinitely postponed,
the building not yet having been accept
ed b. he architect from the builder.
The directors meeting, called for Tues
day, Ian. 20 i also postponed until fur.
ther notice.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

CLERK OF Courts:
WILLIAM T. SEEkINs, ............ Skowhegar
County Attorney:
THOMAS J. YouNG,. ............S olor
Judge Of Probate;
AUGUSTINE SIMMONS. Norih Ansor
Register Of Probate;
NATHAN FowLER,. .Skowhegar
Register Of Deeds
LLKwELLYE GOODWIN. ..........- Skowhegar
Treasurer:
T. P. DYER................ .Hartlanc
Sheriff and Jailer:
DEPUTIES: J. D. Ring, Cambridge, George
Rhoades, Harmony; Ernest A. Cook, Athens; J. A
Goodrich, Skowhegan; w. W. Nye. Fairfield: Will,
c. Emery, North Arson; f. /. Perkins, Madison
Abel W. Rowell, Solon; {. s. Adams, Jackman
w. A. Bigelow, St. Adams; A. F. Buker, Hartland
f. f. Frederick, Starks; w. f. Vies, Flagstaff
Fred H Kimbsl Mercer; f. F. Atwood. New Port
land; F. j. Durgin, The Forks; f. A. Piper Smith
field; j. Foster, Pittsheld; Sullivan Newton, lack
man; Fred Horne, Canaan.
County Commissioners:
L. c. WILLIAMS Athens
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

"My child was burned terribly about the face,
neck and chest. applied DR.. Thomas Eclectrio
OIL. The pain ceased and the child sank into
restful sleep Mrs. Nancy NJ. Hanson. Ham,
burg n Y.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

The entire plant Of the Phelps PA
blshing Co, at Springfield. Mas. cum
prislng four buildings and covering
nearly an acre Of ground was DESTROYED
10y FIRE sunday causing loss e. mated
at almost a 81 900. 000. No one Was III
jured The fire started from sp'utaue
ons combustion among some bt ~ m
soaked rags u The basement of HE main
building In addition ta this structure
four stories in height. there was another
four story building one tive stories II
height and fourth of TWO and hail
stories, all being connected by passage.
ways All the buildings were Of btck.
These were located on Warrington ST.
The firm publishes the following maya
zines: Good Housekeeping. American
Agricultural. Judd Farmer, New Eng
land Farm and Home Arrangements
already have been made for the publica-
ton of these journals In New York and
other cities until the plant can he re
built
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

Group can positively be stopped in 40 min
utes. No vomiting nothing to sicken or
distress your child. A sweet, pleasant, and
safe Syrup, called DR.. Shops Group Cure,
does the work and does it quickly Dr.
Shoop's Group Cure is for Group alone, re
member. 1t doexSnot claim to cure dozen
ailments. It's forCroup, that's all. sold by
c. K. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

A near-sighted man has a good excuse
for not recognizing his creditors when he
happens to meet them.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

County Commissioners:
L. c. WILLIAMS Athens
GEORGE T. TIBBRrrs Fairfield
HRNRY {. CRowEIL, Pittsheld
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

Builds up waste tissue, promotes ap-
petlte. improves disestion, Induces re-
freshine sleep, Eives renewei strength
and health That's what HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain lea does 35 cents.
Tea or Tablets. G.. K tpEE
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31

Atler making a Strenuous etrtt n get
out Of lu' a man finds him>et o sole.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-01-31
Be COlfOrl

The practical uses of ELECTRIC
ITY constantly increase; unless you
have already tried them you have no
idea how much few simple electrical
appliances will add to the comfort of
your home.