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The Washington times., 1909-09-18
SALT WATER CURE
LEADS TO ARREST
Plan for Bath Looked Suicidal TO
Eagle-Eyed Policeman Along
East River.

NEW YORK, sept ls.-Patrick O'CaI-
lahan has rheumatism so bad his legs
got wobbly and Pat went 20 see a doc
tor, who told him he should battle his
legs in salt water. Pat figured the
water In the East River was Just about
the proper saline solution, so he removed
his shoes and sox and waded out into
the shadows of 1Z3d street
An eagle-eyed policeman and three
pier watchmen did not even stop 10 re-
move their own shoes 10 rescue the
'would-be suicide" O'CalIahan was too
surprised 10 explain and went TO his
cell. In court, however, he had recov-
cred his wits and told his story. which
was corroborated by his physician and
he was rslea ped
The Washington times., 1909-09-18
CHAPTER XLIT.
LOOKING ~ ~
E'YT HERE is the corpse?'' cried IN,
w captain.

'AN/ EHE Is the corpSeE' cried the
w captain.
I'm the boat" replied the sailor.
But who can It be2'' the captain
cried out in alarm, as he turned and
pressed "a button.
In a moment two boys answered the
bell. one was sent 10 order the corpse
brought 10 the captains room. the
other was sent 70 Che cattle deck 10
summon the boss vino ruled the men
below
In a few minutes the cattle boss ap-
peared. He seemed TO have a worried
look on his habby face
Dressed in a plaid suit. with a saucy
little Scotch plaid cap on the back Of
his head. he presented an odd figure in
the captains office. particularly so be
cause ne had worried look as well
and was continually picking or the
covered
Wei, David" said the captain. for
the two had Travelled on the same shiD
for many years and knew each other
Vel what's the matter with you?
81 am David's answer came out
I'm gale Of pent-up breath.
You're worried to know why 1 sent
for yOu2' asked the captain
a little Bust mostly because one
OF the cattlemen is missin. sir"
one Of the cattlemen missing" cried
captain Rogers. spriuging from his
tHdlf ana beginning 20 pace back ana
forth in true sailor fashion IN his small
cabin.
That's H. sir"
When did you notice it"
This morning AT or g. sir 1 over
slept a little and when / foupd thar
one lot Of cows hadn't been attended
10 this mOrnln' / asked everybody
around what had become Of the man
what was il charge Of them"
And what did YOU end out?" put ia
captain Rogers, ueTVously.
Nothing, sir. Nobody had seen him
Then ! thought that maybe he aad took
seasick and crawIed or somewhere by
himself so that the other men wouldn't
The Washington times., 1909-09-18
STRIKERS ON LAKES
FEELING JUBILANT
Much Encouraged Over Action of
Salt Water Sailors in Coming
To Their Aid.

BUFFALO. y. Y. Sept. 1s-with the
announcement that the salt water sail
orr on both coasts and gulf, through the
International union. had subscribed
$4,000 TO support the Seamen's strike
on the Great Lakes. President Stack
OF the Marine FiTemen's Union, avs
the situation today. six months after
the strike was declared. is better than
1T has been AT any time
We have shown that we could stand
alone for six months said he Now
with the International Seamen-s Union
treasury back OF US we can keep IL up
for six years. A general assessment VIII
also be levied on the membership Of
the International. which viii keep the
treasury OF the lake strikers in lighting
trim for an indefinite period
The Washington times., 1909-09-18

some careful figuring to arrive at this
odd amount.
Several Of Harriman's associates ex-
pressed the belief today that If the es-
tate IS found to be no larger than $751;
VVeOO 1t viii develop that Hartman
made outright transfers of several mil
lions &c his children
On the foregoing basis. Mrs Harri-
man VIII have 70 pay sn inheritance
tax TO New York State of $4,000. or 1
per cent Of the total estate. It is under
stood that she viii make application
next week, through G. d. Montgomery.
her lawyer. for hearing before the
local tax appraisers. She wishes the
appraisal or the estate TO be made as
quickly as possible as she Is anxious
for all public discussion of the matter
TO cease. II is probable that the whole
business VIII be wound up within the
next thirty days.
The Washington times., 1909-09-18
HARRIMAN'S ESTATE
is ABOUT SCI, 900, 900
Reputed Statement by the Widow to Friends First
Probably Authentic Estimate of Fortune
Left by the Railroad King

NEW YORK. Sept 1S--A new basis OF
speculation on the wealth of the late
Edward IA Hartman was furnished
Wall Street today by the reported state
ment OF Mrs. Hartman, the sole legatee.
TO few OF her most intimate friends
said that tho total value Of the estate
is about s67,O00Oo0"
Whether Mrs. Hartman made this
'stBtement or not, the impression IS
growing that the figures mentioned will
he found nearer the truth than those
estimates that range over 100000, 600.
Heretofore speculation on the size OF
Hari iman's estate has been in round
numbers. indicating that they were no
more than guesses.
Mrs. Harriman's reported estimate OF
100000 shows that there has been
The Washington times., 1909-09-18
MANY IMMIGRANTS
BOUND FOR WEST

ALTOONA. Pa, Sept. 1S-AH record
Tor immigrant travel for one day were
broken todaN' when the Pennsylvania
iallfoao carried ZOO westward There
were required twenty-nine cans. twelve
OF which carried Germans TO chico
and ten Scandinavians for the norts'
west, while the others are made nm -
all nationalities and distributed alone
the line. ''s
The best previous record was tventv-
Two carloldE. ln Fe5ruarv. 1917
The Washington times., 1909-09-18
MRS. NJ. c. HARRIS
DIES IN THE ORIENT
Was the Wife of the Rev. Mr..
Harris, Methodist Bishop
of Japan.

Mrs. Merriam Colbert Harris. wife
OF Bishop Harris. OF the Methodist
Church. IS dead at Tokyo. Japan. &C
cording to a cablegram just received
Sin Washington. Bishop Harris was
made bishop OF Japan in 1904
Before her marriage I'm this CITY In
1873, Mrs Harris was Miss Flora
Lydia Best. They lived in Washing
tor before they entered the mission
field IN the Orient
The Washington times., 1909-09-18
Gains 80 Pounds
In 80 Days
remarkable Result OF the New
Tissue Builder ProtOne. In Many
Cases Of Rundown Men
and Women.
Prove 1t Yourself by Sending Coupon
Below for a soc Package. Free.

BY. George, ! never saw anything
IKE the effects Of that new treatment
PrOtone. for the building IN OF Vyeiabf
and lost nerve force II acted more
like a miracle than medicine" said
well-known gentleman yesterday IN
taken place i'm his condition. Il be-
gan TO think that there was nothing on
earth that could make me fat I tried
tonics, digestives, heavy eating, diets.
milk, beer, and almost everything else
You could think OF. but without result
The Washington times., 1909-09-18
MARRY FOR LOVE.

Everybody ought 90 marry for love %
That's all right in theory"
The trouble is that most or rs cam.
afford it'-Pittsburg Post.
The Washington times., 1909-09-18
MARY MANNERING
WILL ASK DIVORCE
Suit Which She Filed Against
Hackett, and Which Was Dis
continued to Be Reopened.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1S,-Mary Manner
Ing. the actress. wife OF James X.
Hackett. has made it plain that she is
determined TO get a divorce. The suit.
which was filed early this summer and
then. about three weeks ago, discon-
tirued. viii be reopened soon. When
Miss Mannering arrived from Europe
she expressed surprise that the suit had
been discontinued
The issues OF the case have again bea,
Joined. and Supreme Court Justice Gu,,
has APPOINTED Maurice DeiChes as ref
cree 10 hear the case on two days no
II IS expected that the Testimony v,i,,
contain considerable spice. and that tbe
ure IN the reODened suit
The Washington times., 1909-09-18
EXCURSIONS.
Excellent Fishing
and Grabbing
CHESAPEAKE
BEACH
ROUND ( CSC Week Days
TRIP SOC Sunday

TOMORROW trains leave District
Line at 1925 and 1900 a. m, 2:3O
and 400 p. m. Returning, leave the
Beach at 700 a. m, 1915, 900,
and zoe p. m.
COMMENCING MONDAY. trains
leave District Line at 1925 a. n.
2:30 and $40 p. m. Returning, leave
the Beach $50 a. m, 200 and 200
D. %. II
The Washington times., 1909-09-18

1sA1H IAsO ONL OOOEON
This coupon Is good Tor a free soc
package tal charges prepaid. Of Pro-
tone. the remarkable scientific discovery
FOR building up thin people. together
with our free book telling why you are
thin. IL sent with ten cents in silver or
stamps to help cover postage and pack
ing. and as evidence o. good faith. TO
The Protone Co. 1894 Protoue Bldg.
Detroit. Mich.
Name ----........--.----.-------
Street. O..
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-05-13
Which do you think won?

Not long ago two men, athletes, went
into contest to see which could stand
erect and hold his arms stretched out
full length at either side of his body for
the longer time One man had fed on
steaks and chops, sausage, ham, roast
beef, ETC. !; the other ate heartily, but con-
fined himself to such foods as Quaker
Oats, rice. 1nacaroni, etc. Which do you
think held out longer?
The first man lasted twenty-five min
utes The Quaker Oats-macaroni-rice
chap concluded to stop after he had been
a it more than three hours.
There's more strength and economy in
eating lots of Quaker Oats than most
people imagine.
Every family should eat plentifully of
Quaker Oats at least once every day;
breakfast is the best time. 1t strengthens
you for the day.
The regular size package sells for l0c;
the big family size package costs 25c;
the same package with piece of fine
china in it in addition TO the Quaker
Oats, costs Doc. Grocers sell all of
these.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-05-13

49, theory of L. T. Cooper that
Inc 81 the ills of mankind emanate
poss the y, stomach, and that it is only
s on' to restore that organ TO
PecessJ condition in order to enjoy
porlidh.a alth. is rapidly being accept
&c., ~ correct by people in all parts of
r. a 90 His further claim that
ne w Wv Discovery medicine will
Ps 81 mis- change quickly and per-
n. svs is supported by vast army
\ n ,o Of those to put the Cooper
on and medicine to a test Is +. w.
neo'' tying at 200 Irvine street, Or
soss, Fla. and an honored resident
ana ,p,t community. Mr.. Ross has
i in statement for publication
' an reference to the result OF his ex-
a .i in which he says:
No. fhe past ten yea,s have been
ahJe to do any work, and on numer-
occasjons when / tried to work,
nscame i'll from exhaustion. | had
wy or no appetite, and the small
mount moi of food | did eat distressed
- NV digestion was bad, my
"wes IN miserable condition. L
nervous, weak, tired and worn
a. a. al the time. / could not sleep
WI and would arise in the morning
ZINC all worn out. | tried numer-
s .nr,9medies, but instead of getting
atter | continued to decline, and
~ that it would not be long until
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-05-13
How Not to Sow Seeds.

Moisture and temperature should be
carefully considered when sowing
seed. Do not use soil which will not
allow of perfect drainage and at the
same time hold moisture. Pure sand
and leaf mold or good potting soil
mixed with white sand will give a
good soil for sewing seed.
Never mix manure in soil which is
to be used for this purpose. Seed of
rhododendrons, kalmias and orchids,
which produce very delicate growths,
may be sown on live spnagnum moss.
Heavy, coarse soil will never produce
good results, as seeds usually require
a much lighter soil than the mature
plant.
Never drench your seed beds or
pots, as that will weaken even sound
and strong seeds. Water thoroughly
enough to moisten throughout, as
a moist surface with a dry sub soil is
an evil. Seeds should never be al
lowed to become perfectly dry after
they have once started to sprout.
Good drainage is an essential point.
A layer of broken pots placed in the
bottom of the pot or bed in which the
seeds are started will be found great
aid to drainage. Dc not SOW in deep
boxes or pots, as the shallow "flats"
require much less attention as to
drainage.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-05-13
i 0RIDA man WANTED
TO KNOW The TRUTH
orT cOOPERS CLAIM TO A TEST AND PROVED
IT'S GENUINENESS

would end my misery in the grave.
"Several months ago | read about
the Cooper remedies and was SO i'm
pressed that | went to my druggists
and bought bottle Of the New Dis
GOVERN medicine. | Immediately no.
ticed bene fetal effect, and contin-
ued the treatment. 1t thoroughly
cleansed my bowels, made my stom-
ach feel easier, and l began to get
some strength.
I'm a little while | developed a
splendid appetite, and found that
could eat anything [ cared for with
out suffering any i'll effects after
ward-my digestion was perfect. My
sleep became sound, restful and re-
freshing. AS | gained in strength
began to work again, and | found |
could do considerable without be-
coming exhausted.
TN two months time | was a well
maa1 | can do as hard work as ever,
and have virtually taken a new lease
of life. l make this statement in
grateful appreciation of the benefits
| have derived from the Cooper medi-
cine, for honestly believe l owe my
life to its marvellous curative proper
tieso
Cooper's New Discovery is sold by
all druggists everywhere. A sample
bottle sent free upon request by ad-
dressing The Cooper Medicine Com
pany, Dayton, Ohio.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-05-13
Struck Flowing Well At Jackman.

Scribner q Brown, who have we'll
drilling machine now in operation at
Jackman, have already completed
two wells there. The first was for G.
S. Adams, deputy sheriff and the
second for Melvin e. Holden. The
Adams we'll went down So feet aud at
this depth yields plenty of water of
perfect quality. The Holden well
went down but "a feet and at this
point struck vein which flows six
inch stream three feet above the sur
face of the ground. The drilling in
this instance was through blue clay
and the water comes from a substra-
tum of sand.
Flowing wells are not common in
Maine but not altogether unheard of.
Mr.. Brown, the junior partner of the
above mentioned firm, has drilled
several which have yielded constant
flow above the ground level.
One of them, drilled in 1897 at Por-
tage Lake in Aroostook county, has
now been HoW1ng for ten years With
out perceptable diminution in the
supply. One who Is fortunate
enough to strike a flowing well on his
premises would scarcely be willing to
exchange it for gold mine. A supply
of pure water, destined to last for all
time, and flowing above the surface
without any cost for pumping is
naturally regarded as very valuable
asset. The locating of flowing well
is largely matter of luck and yet,
drilers of long experience have OPP
portuuity TO display a good deal of
Judgment in the point selected for
operations, general slope of the sur
rounding country and especially the
formation and dip of the lodges being
made account of. Scribner Il Brown
regard it as Significant that practi-
caliy all flowing wells in Maine have
been drilled under the direction of
the junior member of their firm.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-05-13
George C. burlington Dead.

George Colby Purinton, principal of
the Pennington Normal School and
one of the most widely known educa-
tors of this state died at Monson
Thursday of last week. He was
stricken with pneumonia while attend
ing meeting of the Piscataquis
County Teachers Association, his ILL
ness being of about one weeks dura-
ton. He was a Past Commander of
the Maine Commandery, member of
the Maine Musical Festival Associa
ton and president of the Maine Civic
League.
The deceased was born in Embden,
in this county, July 81, 184S, the son
of Elisha and Della Frances Colby
Purington. He was educated in the
schools of his native town and gradu-
ated at Bowdoin in 1878, receiving the
degree of A. NJ. three years later, in
1881. During his life in college Mr..
Purington WAS known as very influ-
entail and progressive member of his
class, one of the strong men OF the
college, graduating at the age of 30
years, his mature years giving him a
prominent position in every respect.
While he wa getting his education
he taught in this place, In what was
known for years as the "Brown
Schoolhouse,n then standing on the
lot now occupied by the residence of
r. l.. Mitchell, at the corner of Hath
away street and Waterville Road. At
the same time he taught evening
writing schools, one in the Bigelow
Hill neighborhood. 1t is related of
him that, after the close of his day
school, at about four p. M, he would
walk to Bigelow Hill and conduct his
writing class in the evening, return
ing to town on foot at the close of the
evening session. The energy which
led him to such activities seems 10
have been part of his nature and APP
peared in every thing with which he
was connected throughout is whole
life. During and previous to his col
lege days, he taught also in other
Maine schools. AS early as 1866 when
at the age of Is he became teacher
i'll Il district school; in 1901 an as
sistant in Yarmouth Academy, going
thence to Hebron Academy i'll 1872
where he continued two years. from
1876 to 1873 he was the principal of
the Topsham High school, the latter
being during his term in college,
Prof. Purington pursuing his duties as
teacher and his studies at college at
the same time. On his graduation
from college, he became principal of
the Brunswick High school, which he
taught for two years with much sue
cess, leaving here 20 Deo..
pal of the Edward Little High schoof
in Auburn, where he taught from 1881
to 1888 inclusive; he was then APP
pointed superintendent of the State
Normal school at Pennington, where
he remained to the time of his death
He was married on Nov. 26, 1873, at
Hebron, Me-, to Sarah Cummings
Bailey. He was the author of the
history of the Glass of 1878, published
in 1888; author of the history of the
Pennington Normal school, published
in 1889. He was fine public speaker,
had progressing manner; person
al dignity and power; was accounted
one of the best teachers in New Eng
land, and his death will be a great
loss to the State.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-05-13
Keith's Boston Theatre.

When the Pianophiends was first
produced at Keith's Theatre, this
splendid act in which six pianos are
on the stage at the same time, and
all played by experts, it was re-
garded as one of the biggest novelties
in vaudeville, but the Pianophiends
of that time are dimmed by the lustre
of the company that is booked for
Keth's the week of May 18th, as the
entire act has been revised, especial
ly made costumes provided, and new
selections and dances arranged for a
large company. 1t will be even more
spectacular, more novel and more
beautiful than ever.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-05-13
Lyman A. Longley.

An Iowa paper recently reee ived at
this office announces the death of
Lyman A. Longley, one of the de-
scendants of Il we'll known Somerset
county family. He was the son of
Amos and Cordelia (Bigelow) Long
ley, who moved to the West from
Norridgewock SO years ago. Lyman
A., above mentioned was born in
Iowa and no part of his life was pass
ed in Maine, but he kept in touch with
his eastern relatives and visited here
last fall, passing some time with his
only uncle, L. l.. Bigelow of Corn
vile.
His death occurred in Rock Creek,
Iowa, on March 20. The paper pub
fishing his obituary speaks of him as a
man of ability in business matters and
Of re"e>ss~,i~ ~
~, mrs.
Frank P. Marvin, a son, Ralph, and
daughter, Lthel. His age was As
years.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-05-13
Mrs. Martha D. Palmer.

The death OF Mrs. Martha D., wife
of A. L. Palmer, and daughter of the
late Benjamin Peakes Of Harmony,
occurred at her home In Foxcroft,
April "a, after lingering illness, aged
SO years. Mrs. Palmer, who had
lived in Foxcroft the greater part of
her life, was graduate OF Dexter
High school and Westbrook Seminary.
She was patient sufferer for many
months and those who were nearest
to her know how willing she was to
60. She was a good wife and a
loving mother, a large hearted friend
and neighbor. Although Mrs. Palmer
had been interested in Uniyersalism
for many years i'll health had pre-
vented her from active membership
with the church organization. Dur
ing her sickness her husband was her
constant attendant and nurse and
now that he is left alone, is deeply
bereaved.
Mrs. Palmer IS survived by four
children, Mrs. Nelson Weston of
Skowhegan, Mrs. Charles Parsons of
Foxcroft, Frank Palmer of SkoWhe-
gan and Fred w. Palmer of this town.
Two sisters and a brother also sur
vive her, Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson of
Boston, Miss Emily Peakes, who re-
sides in the West, and Alfred Peakes
of st. Adams. The sympathy of all
Is extended to the sorrowing family.
The funeral was held at the home
Monday of last week, Rev. A. Ger
trude Earle of the Universalist
church officiating.
Mrs. Palmer was possessed of a
poetic nature and almost her last
words were to arrange to have read
at the funeral poem which she had
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Observer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-05-13
WHY SO WEAK?
Kidney Troubles May Be Sapping Your
Life Away. Skowhegan People Have
Learned This Fact

When 4 healthy man or woman
begins to run down without ap-
parent cause. becomes weak, an
guild, depressed, suffers backache,
headache, dizzy spells and urinary
disorders, look To the kidneys for
the cause of il all. Keep the kid
neys we'll and they Viii keep you
well. Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick
Kidneys and keep them well. Here
is Skowhegan testimony 10 prove II.
W. r. Trask, 10 Cross Street, Skow-
hogan. Me-, says: "About four years
ago | went to SIMPSONS drug store
and got box of Doan's Kidney Pills,
as | was suffering from kidney
trouble. | had pains in the small of
my back and at times was miserable
on account of them. This remedy
gave me relief and | had no further
trouble until some months later when
| caught a heavy cold. My back
again began to hurt me and the kid
ney secretions became very unnatural
in appearance. Three boxes of
Doan's Kidney Pills cured me of the
attack and since then have been en-
tirely free from the trouble. | am
such strong believer in the merits of
Doan's Kidney Pills that | never fail
to recommend them when have an
opportunity"
For Sale by all Dealers. Price 90
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, Sole Agents for the Unit
ed States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1909-05-13
A Move for Direct Primaries.
8Iaine Farmer

tAlalne armerl
The Farmer has heretofore express
ed its sentiments fayoring good pri-
mary election law for Maine, believ-
ing that the influence OF such a law
would assist in securing more just
and equitable representation for rural
interests in our legislative bodies.
The direct primary bill which was in
troduced during the last session of
our Legislature was turned down az
naturally was to be expected, but no
one knowing the history of this
movement in the other States thought
for moment that this measure bad
been killed. More than half the
States of the Union have now secured
some form of primary election law and
not one of them has repealed the law
after securingit.
All that is needed is public discus
sion of this question by farmers and
artisans to make the advantages of a
primary election law known and the
law will be secured. At a meeting of
Capital Grange, Augusta, last week,
when this topic was up for discussion,
eight speakers out of ten strongly ia
vored primary election law in Maine.
Systematic work to arrange for
bringing this question before the pub
lie has already been started and plans
are being matured for an organization
to be known as "The Direct Primary
League OF Maine" All interested in
getting a fuller knowledge of the
working of such law should send
names to Howard Davies, Portland,
or R. T. Patten, Skowhegan, who are
compiling a directory of those inter
ested in such a movement.