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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-19

One of the first of the 1909
Memorial day orators to be an
nounced is Col Thomas S. Hopkins
of Washington, d. c, who will speak
at Madison.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-19

A small boy would be as bad under
any other name.
A woman never has so many aprons
that she doesn't need another one.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-19
Church Notes.

Copy for notices under this heading
must arrive at our office not later than
Tuesday morning.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-19
LYDIA (. PINkHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

For proof OF this statement read
the following letters.
Mrs. Barbara Base, of Kingman,
Kansas, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
For eight years l suffered from the
most severe form Of female troubles and
was told that an operation was my only
hope of recovery. | wrote Mrs. Pinkham
for advice, and took Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, and it has saved
my life and made me well woman"
Mrs. Arthur r. House, of Church
Road, Moorestown. n. j., writes:
81 feel it is my duty to let people
know what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound has done for me. l
suffered from female troubles, and last
March my physician decided that an
operation was necessary. Ny husband
objected, and urged me to try Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
and to-day I am we'll md skrop0
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-19
Caution Notice.

hereby notify and warn all persons not to
trust or ex tend credit to my wife, Stella y.
lies, as shall pay no bills contracted by ner
after this date except where same are hu'
thorlzed in writing by me.
RICHARD ". LIES.
Skowhegan, Nov. 10, 1908 Sw4oF
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-19
NEED VINOL

It strengthens and vitaIizes
Vinol tones up the digestive organs,
aids assimilation, enriches the blood,
and rejuvenates every organ in the
body. In this natural manner Vinol
replaces weakness with strength.
We are positive IT will benefit every
old person who will give 1t a trial.
If 1t don't we will refund their money.
F. W. buchanan, Druggist, Skowhegan. Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-19
FAcTs FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, and backache.
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-19

A woman never regrets the change
from the bathing to the evenings re-
ception season if she is equally built
for either.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-19

Meetings every night at 8 o'clock. sun
lay at IL a. m; Juniors, ? p. m; Christian
praise, 3 p. m. \ Battle for Souls at p IN,
led by Capt. Platt and Envoy Peterson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-11-19

Following are the real estate trans
fers recently recorded in the county
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1908-08-09
RELIGION AND CHRISTIANITY.

Devotees of the Christian form of worship not
sary religious truly religious people necessarily
Christian believers. Religion and Christianity not
synonymous There religious people who do not believe
in Christianity and there many Christians who
far from being religious.
1t is necessary proper understanding of the differ
here suggested that know what is meant by the
used This is not light easy undertaking. TAX
ing dictionary definitions forced the conclusion
that Christians have monopozed these to such
tent that definitions given controversial
not acceptable to enlightened intelligence
Religion may be defined sort of tie, gament that
binds society Christianity is merely belief in the exist
of god denomaed the Jehovah of the Jews, dis
tngushed from the gods of other cults and carries with it
belief in all the forms ofmysticsn worship, and doatry
that now characterize the Christian church. True religion
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1908-08-09
BLUE GRASS BLADE
10

ing before them the murdeous past of the Catholic HER
archy at Rome, they decided then and there that the
people of this grand old Unon this confederation of
erei States all who sought the shelter of her hospabe
Shores should be henceforh and forever free from the
assaults of the bloody Tcke Toby" of the sanity devils
of Rome
Let us emphasize. The Constitution says "sha not"
That is mandatory No discretion is allowed Then what
greater treason than allow the Catholic church to de-
berately advocate strife among people, and to usurp
the Constitution and violate law, to overthrow princ
pie of liberty which people hold to be nvolate! We
doubt that the trainers of that instrument, which the
giddy Gibbons seeks dress up in flowing Mother Hub
bard the convenient for squeezing, had in mind the
very policy which he advocates. By declaring that
it ''shall not be- they intended that any attempt
to overthrow the prerogatives of free people,
by dgntares of any church, should be deemed reasonable
and wholly repugnant to the spirit of American freedom.
Woe unto this Republic if Supreme Court
comes under Roman Catholic domination The priests of
destruction evidently aim at such a consummaton. Caho
lie interpretations would then be given it and instead of
being buwark of liberty would be stretched with rub
berlke propenes to the Catholic faith The Con
sttution would be made cover the tooth" and fit the
'babe" Cardinal Gibbons is seeking hatch Doubtless,
he hopes will be fed from the bottle of apathy and ndf
ference among free people
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1908-08-09

not consist IN the preaching OF dryrot by
specially prepared therefor, dressing up in tawdry
fnery and millinery displays for the purpose of going
hear Them Neither religion be regarded as morality,
moral sentiment, as it is commonly understood,
for of the religious the immoral, and
viceversa
Religion may reverence, but it does not, of
sity imply any Of for any of god 1t
does mean, however, for men, for
women, and for children, the end that the sub
stantal rights of each may be protected safeguaded and
advanced to the full limit of opportunity In philosophy
cal sense, Atheism, which is without belief in any god,
is much a religion Theism which is ready to show
meek serviity before any god All the various systems
of worship which pass under the of religion
but elaborate institutions established for purpose of
alegorizng myth created by ignorance. These
religions in the true sense but by CONSENT have
been accepted such perhaps for the lack of a
definite description.
The who can sympathize with suffering is relgi-
man, what his belief regarding gods and
ghosts may be- The who truly worship all that
Is beautiful in childhood i'll true womanhood and true
manhood is religious although he may refuse recognize
all the creeds invented binding upon him. The
who strives to attain universal happiness, happi
to be shared by ALL for himself alone is religious
man, though he may live and die without thought of heaven
hell, places of joy and PAIN in the hereafter ncul
Gated by the socalled religious systems of the world
On the other hand may be true Christian that
is he may strictly conform to all the requirements of the
church, he may submit to baptism by sprnkng INNER
sion, he may cracker and call the body of Christ he
may contribute literally to the church funds sing with
loud voice to be heard by those about him, long face
indicative of exceeding great pety, read his Bible three
times day. more if he may believe in miracles and
that miracles necessary establish divine theocracy
earth swallow the gods and savors put before him. and
yet, in spite of it ALL he has religion in him than
shoat goat.
These dvergences and differences the outcome of
fuller understanding of the externals of human life
understanding that has been forced upon by
advancing scientific inquiry and achievement True
igon cannot be defined faith in god The world
is rapidly arriving at that stage of thought where this dis
The Coconino sun., 1908-03-26
WiII Retire at End Of Term

President Diaz, Mexico's wonder ful ruler, than whom there is no truly greater in the world today has announced his firm determina- tion to retire from the presidency of the republic at the end of his present term and seeing seated in that exalted position his successor. This news is announced in Pearson's Magazine for March in an interview given out by President Diaz at Chapultepec to James Creelman. the noted newspaper and magazine writer.
 Creelman's article is too lengthy for full publication. On the subject of retiring from office MT. Creelman quotes General Diaz as saying:
 "I have waited patiently for the day when the people of the Mex ican republic would be prepared to choose and change their govern ment at every election without danger of armed revolution and without injury to the national credit or interference with national progress. I believe that the day has come.
 No matter what my friends and supporters say, 1 retire when my present term of office ends. and | shall not serve again. l shall be eighty years old then.
 "It is enough for me that 1 have seen Mexico rise among the peace-
The Coconino sun., 1908-03-26
Claims Change Hands

The following quit claim deeds were recoi ded yesterday:
 J. F. Dugan, of Flagstaff. to w. c. Willis. same place. Desert. and half interest in Joker claim: $55.
 George Simpson to W. C.. Willis. Tim, Owl, Tom and Cactus claims; sos.
 w. c. Willis to Felix Lowell, third interest in Tim. Tom. Owl, Cactus Eagle, Parker. Tuck. Lee and Desert claims; $100.
 w. c. Willis to John Witherow, third interest in same claims; same consideration.
 These properties are situated seven miles west of Bouse Yuma Sun.
The Coconino sun., 1908-03-26
Pard0ns Convict

With less than three months of his term to serve, Juan Montanya, sentenced from Maricopa county to serve eighteen months in the Yuma pen for assault with a deadly wea pon. was pardoned this morning by Governor Kibbey.
 Montanya's term would have expired in June of this year. Petitions asking for his pardon were signed by several of the prominent sheepmen in northern Arizona. one of whom said he had known Montanya for twenty years.
 Those who stand sponsor for his good character assert that outside of the affair which sent him to the pen he has never been known to engage in any serious difficulty, being on the contrary. quiet and industrious fellow.
 AboIt a year and half ago Montanya was arrested at Cave Creek for an alleged assault with a deadly weapon on sheepman in a drunken fight near there. It was alleged that he took one or more shots at the sheepman.
 Montanya has always claimed that he shot into the air to scare his adversary. Part of the evi dence supported his claim. and dis coveries since made make it appar- ent that he was telling the truth.
 In a drunken fight Montanya whipped another Mexican, and was working over one of the employees of the sheepman when the latter interfered and was himself whipped. Further trouble resulted in Montanya hooting off his revolver. Democrat.
The Coconino sun., 1908-03-26
Enter,a.nment at School

Last Friday morning the children of the Emerson school enjoyed a rare musical treat.
 The musicians who rendered such delightful program on the pre- vious evening at the Hotel Weather ford, gave several excellent numbers in the assembly hall.
 The Passing of the Regiment" called forth such enthusiastic applause from tn, children that the orchestra graciously repeated the number.
 Every selection on the program was thoroughly enjoyed and it was with genuine regret we saw the members of the orchestra depart to catch the first train going west.
 This unexpected treat took the place of the regular Friday morn- ing musical program of the school with the exception of two special numbers. Miss Anna Jones and Miss Caroline Payne gave d very excellent rendition of the ''Lustpiel Overture and Mrs. Sockwell sang "Fleeting Days" in her most charming manner.
The Coconino sun., 1908-03-26
Cause of stomach Troubles.

When a man has trouble with his stomach you may know he is eating more than he should to his age or occupation, or that his bowels are habitually constipated. Take Cham beralin's Stomach and Liver Tablets to regulate the bowels and improve the digestion and see if the trouble does not disappear. Ask for a free sample. Sold by all dealers.
The Coconino sun., 1908-03-26
NL RoIDhN.Ses

ful and useful nations. I have no desire to continue in the presid- ency. This nation is ready for her ultimate life of freedom. At the age of seventy-seven years I am satisfied with robust health. That is one thing neither law nor force can create. I would not exchange it for all the millions of your American oil king"
The Coconino sun., 1908-03-26
Tetter. Salt Rheum and Eczema.

These are diseases for which Chamherlain's salve is especially valuable. It quickly alays the itching and smarting and soon effects cure. Price 25 cents. For sale by all dealers.
The Coconino sun., 1908-03-26
CAUSE EXCITEMENT
Fleets at Ma&daienil Bay-Many Peo- pie Gather Front all Parts Of
 Chile While Slips Enroute

uOtcu us d WtIbSI VI oCo olOIiSo anu a close friend of President Roose- welt, left Admira Evans fleet at Magdalena bay. after having trav eled with the ships from Hampton Roads as the civilian representative of the president. He arrived here by train last night. He gave this statement of the fleet:
 With the coming to anchor in Magdalena bay of the Atlantic fleet a great cruise ended. To be sure they will after a parade of the west coast. have to complete the circumnavigation of the globe by the way of the East and the Suez canal. but that will be childs play compared with what they accomplished in leaving Hampton Roads. holding the fleet formation all the way. and making the l3, ,0O0- mile itinerary in schedule time.
 Here is the problem: Sixteen battleships of five classes and as many sizes. speeds and equipments. were suddenly called upon to get ready for sea. Most of them were preparing for fall target practice and had been looking forward to the winter West Indian cruise. NJ ,st of them had their systems of internal communication yet to in- stall. Under these conditions they left for sea with many various and important parts uncompleted A good deal of this work they finished during the cruise by their own men, in addition to the hundred other duties. To take this fleet around was the duty of some hundreds of officers, young and old. experienced and otherwise. and 13,000 men. of whom half probably and never before been to sea.
 For eight weeks this fleet pro ceeded in formation which allow. ed only 250 yards of clear water between the stern of one ship and the bow of the next behind, all this time steaming at ten. eleven or twelve knots an hour. except on rare occasions when they slowed down for some extraordinary reason and then only for the shortest time. And that 250 yards interval had to he preserved at all hazards, for if the officer of the deck allowed ship to fall more than forty yards out of position he was compelled by the commander in chiefs order to hoist an indicating pennant. which, of course, no officer cared to do if he could avoid it.
 Now, it did not matter whether it was night or day, clear weather or foul. That close interval had to be maintained. Whoever has the faintest conception of the momentum of a 17.000-ton ship moving through the water can imagine what would happen if two of these immense ships came together.
 The passage of the Magellan straits. of the perils of which so much has been said, was made by the fleet at regulation speed at regulation intervals. The worst part of that passage, making from the straits into the Pacific, was made at night in the usual form- ation, in a fog, and at ten knots an hour. without one ship for a single instant endangering the safety or the next in line.
 Another thing. this fleet im- pressed as no one thing ever did before upon the minds of the people of the South American re- publics, the military power of the United States.
The Coconino sun., 1908-03-26

parts of Chile. stood and watched. No less than the size and power oi the fleet did the behavior of our sailors ashore leave their impress ion upon the South American people
 At every port the men were giv. en liberty. At no port did they reflect anything but credit upon the service and the nation. They were clean, we'll set, intelligent looking. we'll behaved young fel- lows. three or four thousand of them some days. making the rounds of the shops. museums. anything. any place that would interest the young fellow eager to see the world. And among all these thousands so few played the rowdy that we all had to feel proud of them.
 ''The United States must be a great and good nation," they said at all ports, If these are their young sailors"
 The Monroe doctrine became to them much more palpable because of the impression made by our officers and men. Undoubtedly we will have to interfere. or at least be asked to interfere. for genera tions yet in South American poilti- cal affairs. and because of this cruise these southern people will appeal to US with more force.
 This great fleet of ours in its personnel and material is unques- tionably the highest class afoat.
 Its great cruise just finished has furnished another concrete illustra- ton of American efficiency. It has traised the fleets of the world; it is the greatest naval cruise of the history of the whole world, and at no time could it have failed to make faster schedule.
 Thus on the last leg from Callao to Magdalena bay no trouble was experienced in beating the schedule by two days. and even at that the fleet could have come several knots faster. It must also be remembered that during all this while all branches of the service were keyed up to the same high degree of effi- cheney. Drills went on as usual, the gun crews were probably never more active, of which the proof will probably be furnished to the department, though not furnished to the public. after the target practice at Magdalena bay. and beyond all doubt all previous worlds records will be broken.
 A bit of bad news to the world is the announcement of Admiral Evans retirement. Here is an officer, who by reason of his exper- fence, achievements and magnetic personality. has left his mark upon the service. It seems pity that before retiring he should not b. given his third star. Here is the commander. .in-chief of this power ful fleet, who is liable, in fact likely, on a visit to a foreign port to have to give precedence to some chap who may be in command of no more than two or three second class cruises of an obsolete type. It does seem ridiculous that our great navy does not rate a vice admiral. Evans has made many enemies, even as he has made many friends.
 It is foolish to deny the fact that our ships can be improved in con- stru :tion. The swivel chair artists in the department are hardly any different from the politicians in anu otbor danartroant Thav all
The Coconino sun., 1908-03-26
letter, Salt Rheum and Euen,a

Are cured by chamberiain's Salve. One applica ton relieves the itching and burning sensation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29

rOne with the problem of selecting
Three candidates the field
his high character integrity pvte public life
of the district when the peculiar
Mr. Peterson legislative points
all progressive regulate public utilities every
and support He farmer and business Is president of the local
of
order Mr. Peterson has wide acquaintance throughout his district
he
been firm and has made mistakes; and has good
happy faculty of being able differ with his fellow offending
Of and
be ratified by tremendous majority at the polls.
The fight control
cannot afford to lose district which rgtfnly belongs them
candidacy should commend itself the 2ubens Give
by
tremendous Skandnvn the leading Norwegian publication
of the Northwest. ~a.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
JUST AN EASY CONFIDENCE GAME
Readstown Citizen is Touched for
Neat Sum.

The Soldiers Grove Scout is authority
for the statement that Al iutehison,
mail carrier on enc of the rural routes
out of Readatown, was robbed of f20d
in cash and his gold watch by : stranger.
Mr. Hutchinson was on li' way to Da-
+ kota 10 prove up on e homestead and
made the acquaintance of the stranger
on the train. The train was delayed al
one station for some time and the two
went To seq high dive which was an
nonnced by large poster to take place
from 'he bridge into the river and re
turning from this the stranger offered
him ii cigar which he at first refused
but later accepted 10 be sociabe. He
bad not smoked half Of the cigar when
he began To get sleepy and the stranger
persuaded him 10 enter n nearby saloon
until he should feel better. Next morn
ing when Mr. lIutchison awoke ne
found himself in the cellar of the sa-
loon minus bis $500 and gold watch, nd
the stranger had departed 10 parts un-
known. Mr. tlutchison telegraphed to
his brother for money and has now
proved up on hia homestead
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
ID. G.. JAMES
Republican Candidate for State
Senator 2Sth District.

David G.. James was born in l8i3 on
farm in New Hampshire. At the age
of eleven he came with his parents to
Richland county His early nfe was
devoted principally to hard work and
going to school between times In 1861
at the age of seventeen he enlisted in
the army and served until mustered
out in 1865. Seven months of this time
he served in Andersonvllle prison. Up
on entering prison he weighed l68 lbs
and when di 4charged he weighed 90 lbs
Near the close Of the war he was com
missioned captain for bravery displayed
in saving the life of fellow soldier
in the battle Of Atlanta He has never
affected the title, however, az plain u.
G.. is good enough for him.
The public spirit and energy Of Mr.
Jamc3 is proverbial. He was the prin-
cipal contractor who built the railroad
from Lone Rock to Richland Center
and in fact, has been leading spirit IN
every local public enterprise. About a
wear ago he fitted up at his own ex
pense a public rest room for the ac
commodation Of farmers wives and
children while in town
ID. G.. James has ever been siaunch
and true TO his friends, and though he
has been active in politics all his life,
this is the first time he has asked the
suffrage of the people to an elective
office. He served one term as post
master, has been commander Of the
Wisconsin c. A. X. and IS now serving
the ninth year as trustee Of the Wis
consin Veterans Home. Mr. James
occupation is that Of hardware dealer
and farmer, in both of which he has
been successful If elected to the Sen
ate Mr. James will represent the farm
ing and business interests of the 28th
District
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-07-29
Tries TO Kill Vim self.

A man by the name Of Peter Rifle
tried to commit suicide at the farm of
Martin Bruggan. Mr.. Rifle, it seems,
is hard drinker ana when under the
influence of liquor, becomes melancholy.
He sharpened up his jack knife and
went to the woods and tried to end his
existance bv cutting his throat, but be
fore he completed the operation he be-
came scared and started for the house
bleeding badly. He was met by mem
bers of the Bruggan family, who i'm
mediately hustled him to Norwalk and
from there took him to the st. Francis
hospital at La Crosse. over the North
western road. 1t is rumored that his
condition is very bad and that chances
for his recovery are very slim. - Cash
ton Record.