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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-07-25
DENNISTOWN,

John Hutchinson of Bangor is in
town running out the line between
Moose River and Dennistown Planta-
lions.
F. A. Thatcher, of Bangor, agent
of the g. \. P. Co, was in town,
Tuesday.
Miss Sylvia Wilson is working for
Mrs. George Henderson.
Joseph B. Henderson is making
considerable Improvement on his
buildings.
Newell Cratic and c. w. Stewart
have been working the past two
weeks for Ruel Holden of Attean
Sporting Camps.
Miss Florence Henderson has been
suffering the past few days from
case of vine poisoning. She is very
much better now.
Eugene Wilson has been visiting
his sister, who is working at the Bos-
ton Sporting Ranch, Holeb.
A. A. Graffte is building store
house and making other improve
ments on his buildings. Nelson Mar
cou is helping him.
Edward Marcou, who has been
resident of this place for several
years has sold his farm and moved TO
Fairfield.
Alvin Hilton, wife and children of
Holeb were visiting Mrs. Hilton's pa
rents, recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sullivan Newton were
in town, Sunday, calling on friends.
Miss Lillian Henderson is working
for Mrs. A. A. Cratic.
Miss Mildred Newton was home
from her school over Sunday.
Stetson school closed Saturday,
July goth, after term of ten weeks.
Pupils not absent one day, Evie A.
Henderson, Leona E. Wilson, Della
NJ. Henderson, Marjorie NJ. Cratic,
Ida L. Henderson, Doris A. Hender
son, Florence H. Henderson, Edith
&. Stewart, Florence NJ. Childs, Ev
erette A. Stewart; pupils absent one
dav by reason of sickness, Dorothy !.
Stewart, Wilfred S. Hend erson. Pu-
pills who passed successful eXamina
tions in Intermediate class, Marjorie
NJ. Cratic, Guy A. Henderson, Enon
Henderson, Leona +. Wilson, Doro-
thy |. Stewart, Della NJ. Henderson,
Eva A. Henderson; Primary class,
Wilfred Henderson, Queenie NJ.
Steawrt, Villa a. Wilson. Edith NJ.
Stewart, Doris A. Henderson. Florence
+. Childs; Mrs. a. a. Cratic, teacher.
1t has been demonstrated that you
can't fence the sheep in so as TO keep
them away from the dogs. There
fore the dogs ought to be fenced out
to keep them away from the sheep,
or else sheep raising in Maine will
have to be abandoned.
A young lady in a neighboring city,
who has Just graduated with high
honors from a noted college, has been
sent to the Hebron Sanatorium for
treatment Education gained at the
expense of health, perhaps of life.
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REPORTER office.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-07-25
The Somerset Reporter

A Weekly Republican Newspaper
Published every Thursday at sKowhegan' Me
BY ELMER Z. McNEELIE.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-07-25

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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-07-25

1t has been demonstrated that you
can't fence the sheep in SO as TO keep
them away from the dogs. There
fore the dogs ought to be fenced out
to keep them away from the sheep,
or else sheep raising in Maine will
have to be abandoned.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-26
RATIONAL DIVORCE REFORM

In it's new departure on the subject of divorce reform the Presbytel ian general assembly in session at Coium- bus, O., has returned to the flnda- mental problem of marriages. Here tofore the champions of divorce ie- form have taken a superficial view ef the subject. ignoring altogether tie marriage ceremony. Under our social system marriages are reck. esaly GIT couraged by minimizing seYtrienta,- ists who view this important natter as merely merry romance n vh;>i, the ministerial part is that of t cheerful accessory.
 It is now being realized that the ministers themselves should 1Sercis distre: mary judgment in m yia2 people who apply to them for 'he nos holy so,A co. Men of the cljsa NhC
 have sni:nsly performed the Te''cia. service la. any and all come, nav been wont to speak loudest s ;.e- precat.on ot the divcrces they them
 selves have propagated. The mio.tt>:
 who married the Coreys recently un- 1 der such spectacular circumstances confessed few days afterward that he was sorry for his part in the af- i fair. Bat it was then too late to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-26
national cataclysm ?''

national cataclysm ?"
 Finally, as a last admonition and appeal in one, Watterson says:
 Does NIT. Bryan owe something to the cause of leadership of which the nnifcation of Democracy is the first essential? Does he not owe something especially to the Democrats of the South, who hav- stood by him SO loyally? MT. Bryan has enemies of his own, and these are neither idle nor silent. They say that he is sacrificing his party to his lecture business. They say that he would rather be rich than be president"
 Bryan is Democratic incubus, He cannot be elected himself yet is powerful enough to prevent the nomination of any other man, and seems bent upon the destruction of the party for his own selfish pur- poses. Bryan is apparently in the saddle and like the "Old Man of the Sea-" the Democratic party can not shake him off.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-26

undo the action and all that was left
 for him was to apologize to his cleri-
 cal associates and return the fee.
 Tn Kansas City the other day, ac-
 cording to the Journal, a minister was
 called upon to perform a wedding
 service for runaway couple, and he went abou. it as though it was a good joke oa the objecrins parents and was as keen as the vitaIly interested young people to outwit them. This sort Of thing happens every day and almost everywhere.
 The time to consider the solemn
 conditions of matrimony is before the final step is taken and the obligations assumed It should be the duty of all ministers of the gospel and judicially
 empowered officials to make close in
 quiry into every application for the wedding service, to the end that fewer Irresponsible youngsters shall assume obligations the weight of which they can not realize. Some marriages are foredoomed to disaster from the very nature of things. In slch cases the ceremonies are mere mockerfes and often could be prevented if the Of ficiating minister would exercise req sonable caution and judgment.
 The Presbyterian ministers are on the right track The divorce "pro3- lem will solve itself as soon as prop CT safeguards are thrown around marriage It is not just to let down the bars and encourage people to rush into indiscreet and ilI-advised mar riage and then punish them for doing so Society owes it to every man and woman to offer protection before as sessing punishment. In this work the ministers of the gospel can do the most important part by refusing to join in wedlock those who clamor for their services without proper moral and physical credentials and the in- dorsement of common propriety.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-26
FEW FACTS ABOUT THE SOUTH.

It is seldom that literary ma9a- l zine is able to furnish an article Of such unusual value to the industrial history of a section as that entitled "A Few Facts About the South which is contributed to the first (Juna) num- Der Of Uncle Remus' Magazine which is just off the press.
 The article is by Richard H. Ed- monds, editor of the Manufacturers Record and the following facts and figures quoted from those used in aIr. Edmonds' article are of especial in terest:
 Did it ever occur to you tha- al the gold mined in the world in 1906 was trv ltt.la moro ti.rl half enough to pay for last years crop of cotton raised in the Southland that this value was only one-third of the Souths total agricultural product?
 This year the South's bill against Europe for cotton would not be quite iidudated if Europe could gather to- gether every dollar of gold mined on earth and dump in into this favored land.
 "Throughout the South from Vir- einia to Texas is now heard the song of the optimist. The pessimist has been swept away by the great wave of prosperity. It has aptly been said that throughout the South is heard "the music of progress-the Whirr or the spindle. the buzz of the saw, the roar of the furnace and the throb Of the locomotive.'
 This advance can be better grasped by the simple statement that during 1906 the wealth of the South ln- creased by s7,300,OO0 for every day of the year, Sundays included, or a tofal of $2,69O,000 The actual increase Ill assessed value was $1,016,413,1Ss and this was on the average 10 DOT cent of the true value. The amazing mag nitude of this gain of $7,30o.oo9 a day is strikingly shown by comparison with the rate of growth in Great Britain, where, according n the Lon don Express. in bemoaning the ih- ability of that country to keep p;'ce with the United States, the increase in wealth is stated to be S1,ooo,oo3 a week. In other words, the gain n the South every day is greater than the present gain in Great Btt.tai1 every week.
 The value of the South's farm products last year was S2,o00,O00,ooo against s2,212, 900 for the United States in 1880; and, of course, Of that total ofs2, 200,0 900 900, S660 0,o00,ooo was in the South. In other words the value of the South's farm pro ucts last year was $400,000,000 more than the total for all the country out side of the South It may be accepted as beyond question that in this sec tiep is to center the greatest indus tr' al activities even seen in this CT any other section of the country. Th:s means a great increase of wealth, a great expansion in the consuming power of the Soatl. The night is passed The day of boundless pros perty has dawned.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-26
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Since the captains of industry have found that the people of this country propose to take more notice of the way they have been sys- tematically robbed by them, said ''cap- tains'' have been shouting that hard times are going to come; but with our foreign trade increasing over s2OO, 100000 over last year and cotton and wheat away up, We do not see how a panic" will find room to stand on, in this busy country, do you,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-26
o&n

Senator Platt says he wishes 70 oe left alone in order that he may eI- joy life in the fiat he has taken" The senator must be pretty much of an optinist after all to imagine he ca. enjoy life in fiat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-26
HRYAN,S REAL NATURE.

Some of Colonel Bryan ddnliF- CTS have been wont to harp upon his .iovable nature," "his charming personality" and it must be admit ted that there is some foundation for their fond conception in the outward appearances of his orator. lcal tricks and manner and speech But to an impartial observer who reflects upon the "peerless lead CTS" actions, in his venomous as sault upon Roger Sullivan and his persistent pursuit of those mem bers of his party who opposed him in 1896, or, in fact, at any time since, it would appear that his most prominent trait is vindictiye- ness, whether exhibited in desire for revenge or in the dog-in-the- manager policy which led him to be- tray his party in the last presiden- tial campaign.
 The spirit of vindictiveness was given full play last week during his visit to Washington. After being sounded by some of his intimate 4riends-who have been Loyalty de- voted to his political cause in the past but who realize that he has no better chance to be elected in 1908 than he had in 1896 or 1900-as to his action in the event that an- other man is nominated next year, the Nebraskan, according to an ex change, replied: ''If the Demo- cratic party can pick out man who can carry more states than l in 1908 it should nominate him. l will not stand against the success of my party, but want it under stood that the man selected must be a good organization Democrat who supported the ticket in 1896. No deserter when the battle was pending in that year need apply
 This ultimatum of Mir. Bryan's has aroused a storm of remon- strance, repudiation and resentment in the leading Democratic organs. Most prominent and emphatic is a two-column editorial in the Courier Journal by Colonel Henry Waiter son, who led the movement of sur render on the part of the conserva- tive Democrats last year. just prior 10 Bryan's return fom his worlds tour. "Marse Henry's" indignation and disgust may be inferred from such expressions as this:
 And what can Mr. Bryan mean by "a good organization Democrat Was not Judge Parker "a good or Sanization Democrat? Yet Mr. Bry- an himself, in advance of the na- tional Democratic convention of 1904 went over the country sowing dragons teeth across the pathway of one who, in spite of some differ ences of opinion, had Loyalty sup ported him in 1896. Just where is the line to be drawn if we are to split hairs over ancient history? Why not go back to 1860 and re- Vive the issues of that fatefuI year? Free silver is at least as dead as African slavery"
 And then, to show the extent oi the contumelions provoeations which the Nebraskan has put upor the element he represents, Colone Watterson adds:
 With one voice the South say: no to the proposed governmen ownership of the railways Witt one voice it says no to the initia tive and refGendum. And with ont voice it says, back to the constitu tion.' Would MT. Bryan turn ava, from the South and all chance of ; Democratic victory short of som,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-26
UNWILLING OF
 THE MONUMENT
Memorial to Gen. John E. Gordon. ohe Of the Most Beloved Of the Gen-
 erals of tie COnfederacy.

Atlanta, Ga, May 25.-A splen- did equestrian monument to Gen. John B. Gordon, who died January 9, 1904, was unveiled here today. Despite the threatening weather and occasional drops of rain, the program was carried out without a hitch. Thousands gathered from all parts Of the State and from many sections of the South to paT tribute of respect to his memory.
 Preceding the unveiling cere- monies, parade largely of military character passed through the pria- cipal downtown streets.
 The equestrian statue of Gen. John B. Gordon, cast in copper bronze, which was unveiled today, stands on a broad pedestal of Geor- gia granite at the northwest cor ner of the State Capitol grounds. rising 9 feet from the base of the pedestal to the top Of the head. It occupies a .commandIng position. overlooking the business part of the city some distance away. The figure of Gordon is represented on his favorite mare. his head barred, his left hand holding the reins over his horses neck, while the right l. I,i e-;rJ ,+oJ raises the figure of the horse and rider about ten feet above the granite coping, which surrounds it. The name Gordon" in raised let ters is placed on the front of the pears a bronze bas-relief, one rep resenting Gordon at the battle of Spottsylvania, when before his di- vision he insisted on General Lee going to the rear; the other bears figures typical of three phases of Gordon's life, typifying soldier, statesman and patriot. The statue is the work of Sculptor Solon H. Borglum of Norwalk, Conn.
 The plan of erecting the monu- ment to General Gordon originated with Camp Tige Anderson, United Confederate Veterans, which grew into the organization of the Cor don Monument Association. Through the efforts of this organization s10,00O was raised by private sub- scription, the remaining s15 900 of the cost being appropriated by the Georgia Legislature.
 The program for the unveiling ceremonies is as follows:
 Invocation.
 Music.
 History Gordon Monument Asso- citation by Capt. William I. Cal houn.
 Oration-Gen. Clement A. Evans.
 Unveiling by Mrs. Francis Cor don Smith of Atlanta and Mrs. Caroline Lewis Gordon Brown, Vermont, daughters of General GOrdOn.
 Music-"Dixie," by band.
 Dedication poem by Charles w. Hubner.
 Sunny South" by chorus.
 Delivery of statue to the State by Capt. Nathaniel Harris.
 Acceptance for State-Gov. J. M. Terrell.
 Introduction of Sculptor Bor- glum.
 BenedictiOn
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-26

Suppose, firstly, MT. Taft is elected president; suppose secondly, MT. Roosevelt is elected senator; suppose thirdly, Senator Roosevelt calls to see President Taft, and the president hap pens to be busy talking to Bat it is impossible to suppose what might happen then.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-26
It may be true that Pete, the

It may be true that Pete, the White House bull-dog," has been licked, and by common cur-dog at that, but nevertheless and notwith- standing" Mf Roosevelts class of undesirable citizens would do we'll to keep off the grass at the White House grounds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-26

The report is denied that the Pa cific coast people are waiting to at tend the Jamestown exposition by way of the Panama canal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-26
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The flowers handed over the stage at the Elks theater Thursday night to the sweet girl graduates" were not the only bouquets passed around that evening. There were also a good many verbal bouquets distributed on that occasion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-26
-OFO.

\ Kentucky dairyman has been caught selling milk with minnows in it. He should be more particular about his water supply.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-26
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The retirement of Castra from the game is much more important than the death of the little South American ruler would be.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-26

J. l.. Reinach, traffic manager for the Frisco railroad at Fort Smith, is in the city visiting relatives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-26

For Sale, cheap-Horse in good condition; will take $25. Pine Bluff Fish Co.,, 311 F. 3rd Ace.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-26

A famous inn, Near Chattanooga, says that it will close this summer If the city doesn't look out.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-26
TRAVELLING DIS.
 TRICT NO. 1.

The tax book for the collection of the assessment upon the real property in District No. l (Fifth avenue), for the purpose of gravel ling has been placed in my hands
 All owners of real property lying in the district are requested to pay their assessment to me within thirty days from this date.
 If such payment is not made, action will be commenced at the end of that time for the collection of assessment and for legal penalties and costs.
 Given under my hand this 11th day of May, 1907.
 A. G. RUSSELL, Collector.
 Office City Hall 9 a. m. to 12 m |.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-26

W. W. Matthews, of the Voss- Nichol Company, who has been on the sick list for the past few days, is again upon the streets.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-05-26
THE OFFICIAL CITY PAPEk'

nntered at Postof1ce at Pine biun' Ark, as second class mall lna''ef'
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-23
Cure for Drunkenness
Orrine Treatment to Be Used at
Home Without Publicity. or Loss
Of Time From Business.

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thing that will strengthen the drunk.
ards wrecked nervous system and
cure his unnatural craving for drink.
We believe that any man who really
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can cure himself by using Orrine.
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The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-23
Appeals to All Classes.

Searching the realm of fiction for
material for a great play, Mrs. South
worth's "The Hidden Hand" appears
to many to offer more fine oportuni.
ties THAI many an other story. Il ap.
pealed - strongly to one of the lead.
lag modern actors, Eugene Moore.
y be made a new Naturalization.
This now drama Of the Hidden Hand
was Immediately produced by Fred G.
Conrad, owner of numerous success
ful attractions. and win be seen here
here at the Cairo opera house matt
nee and night Saturday Oct. 26th.
With the madcap Capitola and the
arch william Of stage Williams. Black
Bonald as the leading strong drama
tic characters. Mr.. Moore evidently
has constructed drama chock full of
American life Comedy. pathos and
are constant rivals for the
interest of the audience. The pic
Luresque Blue Ridge Mountain seen
Try is clevorly reproduced.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-23
kORN TRIAL IS
SET FOR TODAY
SLAYER OF DAVID BARHAM TO
ANSWER CHARGE OF MAN
SLAUGHTER - cAUSEY
CASE CONTINUED.

The case of Fred Korn, who was
indicted by the grand jury for man
slaughter, having killed David Bar.
ham. a negro. will come up for trial
today in the circuit court.
Attorneys Lansden & Leek and
Reed Green viii represent the de.
PENDANT States Attorney Wilson IS
the prosecuting attorney.
The cause OF William Causey, who
shot and killed George Wooden, a
negro. has been continued to the next
term of court.
Judge Butler heard motions and ar.
yesterday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-23

NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS !:

the guest of relatives at Paduca,
the past week returned home Mon
day
J. w, Dorsey, of Holloway, Ky. wa,
mere Monday on business.
Kyle Emf, of Cairo. visited relative.
here Sunday
Henry Gllhofer and sister OF Cairo
visited friends here Sunday.
Miss Della Moberly who has beeY
tae guest the past few days of Miss
Esther Francis, returned to her home
at Trenton Tenn, Monday.
Mrs. Wade Powell. Of New Burn.
side, KY who has been the guest OF
Mrs. VIM Price, Jr.. returned TO her
home Monday,
Mrs Henrietta Clanton and daugh
ter Norma of Mounds, were shoe.
ping here Monday.
Miss frankie Moll Of Cairo, visit.
q friends here Sunday
The Cairo bulletin., 1907-10-23
GRIMES DISCHARGED
Claimed Had Right to Enter House
He is Accused Of Breaking into
Negro Held TO Bail.

A negro named Sandy Wingo was
held to bail in the sum OF 800 by
liudge Ross yesterday on the charge
| OF having gotten money that did not
belong to him. from another negro.
Wingo is employed by the Vehicle
Supply company Saturday he sent
lsomo one to the office If tho company
to get his pay envelope. Shortly
after he sent another after his pay
envelope. The cashier gave this
party the envelope belonging to the
applicants brother, and this was also
turned over to ilso according to
the testimony offered Wingo denied
sending for She second envelope, or
receiving it, but the fact that he
shortly afterwarl had $40 bill,
which was 'ie sire &c the bill in the
second envelope while his own en-
Yelope did not ccntail such bill. was
q circmustance sgaiist him
Tho case Of Ar ~ Crimes was on |
trial in the afternoon aud the defend
5nt was discharged. He was accused
IN state warrant of burglary at the
house at the corner of Third street
aud Washington avenue. and stealing
4 watch belonging TO one of the
women residing there. Grimes
'laimed that he was drunk on the
light in question; that on being re-
used admission at the front door he
'roke the glass accidentally. then
vent around the back way and en-
cred the house by an open door. He
Omitted taking two watches, one OF
'hich he had frequently carried by
Cnsent Of the owner. the other he
nok without any intention of steal.
az it and didn't know he had it till
ext morning when he got sober.
'hen he said he Intended to take 1t
ack to its owner. He said he had
we'd at this house for some time
hen not employed on the river. and
al permission from the occupants to
lter it at any time when he arrived
the city. One or two other wit II
asses sustained Grimes story. The s.
'tendant was represented by NJ. J. h
Shea and the prosecution by States tC
ttorney Wilson.