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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-25
Railway Valuation Begins IN
Kansas Next Month.
Interstate Commerce Commis-
sion Is in Charge.
KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN FIRST
Government InaUgurates Con.
p1lati0n ON This Line.
Other Items Of Interest In the
Traffic World.

According to information received IN
Topeka today the interstate commerce
commission will take up the valuation
Of railroad property In the fourth val-
uation district, comprising Missouri
Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska. North and
South Dakota, Oklahoma and Texas,
shortly after January 1.
The Kansas City Southern's physical
properties will be appraised first, ac-
cording to present plans. J. s. Worley
of Kansas City. government engineer.
will represent the interstate commerce
commission in making the valuation.
The National Association Of Railway
Commissioners has appointed COM
mittee OF commissioners in each valu-
alton district to look after the states
interests. Atkinson Of Missouri, Hin
shaw of Oklahoma and Heyn of Kansas
will represent the states in the fourth
valuation district.
Commissioner Prouty Of the inter.
state commerce commission advised
Chairman Atkinson while he was In
Washington that the Missouri commits
sion and other state utility commissions
will be given copies OF all inventories
and information OF q documentary
character obtained by the government.
Former Governor Hadley Of Kansas
City, one of the five lawyers in the
United States who will represent the
railroads, has advised Atkinson that he
will furnish the commission with any
information asked for that is available.
Railroad officials in Topeka say that
all is ready for cooperation on. the
part Of the roads In Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-25
|I|!E1zi|!|l5

age prepaid.
Joseph =. swurd5. euiphur. OKLA. aays:
has done away With my Rheumatic pains
and eches IN wonderfully aAort aDaoo of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-25
He WANTS 4 war DOG
Boy Writes Appealing Letter to Sec.
rotary Garrison.

Washington, Dec. 25.-Secretary
Garrison's New Jersey boyhood days
were recalled to him when with a
sigh of regret he had to turn down
the request of Pennsylvania young
ster who wrote asking for a war
dog as Christmas present. The
lads letter, mailed at Fordyce, Pa,
was as follows:
"Mr. Secretary Of War. Washington.
d. G.
Dear Sir:
Me and my little brother would
like to have a dog for a Christmas
present Papa says you have plenty
of war dogs. Will you send us a lit
tie pup? A Scotch Collie would be
best. l am 9 years old and my little
brother is four years old.
Goodbye. -
ssMr.
Secretary Garrison sent his corre-
spondent this personal and sympa-
thetic reply:
"Mr. - Fordyce, Pa.
MY Dear Sir:
Il received your letter of Dec. "a.
1913. Your papa told you the truth
when he said 1 had war dogs, but he
made a mistake when he said I had
plenty. I have some. but none to
spare, and am very sorry that I can
not send you what you ask. Besides.
there is not a Scotch Collie attached
to the army II see one running
loose anywhere will try to catch him
for you. do hope you will get a dog
somewhere for Christmas.
Sincerely yours,
.LINDLEY, NJ. GARRISON,
Secretary of War"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-25
RIPLEY's GREETING TO MEN.
President Of Santa Fee Sends Word b
Workers in Service.

President Of Santa Fee Sends Word q
Workers in Service.
President Ripley of the Santa Fe to his
employees:
ITO Everyone In Santa Fee Service:
Again 1t is my privilege and pleasure
to extend to each and every one of you
the thanks of the management for work
well done throughout the year and to
wish you and your families another
Merry Christmas and the happiest Of all
New Years. E. p RIPLEY,
President
81 like your railroad all the way;
Fred Harvey meals are all o. X.
Grand Canyon leads the u. s. A.,
Said Santa Claus to Santa Fe
This 1913 Christmas day."
The above is engraved upon the OFFICIAL
greeting being sent out by w. ]. Black.
passenger traffic manager of the Santa
Fe. from the Chicago offices to the Of
fees of all foreign lines in the United
States: Under Blacks signature is the
Santa Claus and Santa Fe wish you a
Merry Christmas. December q, 1913.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-25

Doctors and nurses frankly, rscom-
mend MUSrEROLE a. . substitute
for the old msssy mustard plaster.
Large hospitals use It.
At your druggist's. in 1Ec ana Soc
5ars. . special largo Aospltal 40 loe
&9,Se.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-25
Their First Green Christmes

Duluth. Dec g.. Christmas dawned
IN the north country cold ana cloudy
put without snow. 1t was the first
green Christmas recorded by the
Duluth weather bureau. Even az tar
as the international boundary no snow
OF consequence had fallen upon the
IRON ranges The citizens spent the
day turkey shooting, skating or small
game hunting: The curriers' rose to
new ice with enthusiasm after q LONG
season Of deferred hopes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-25

the court of claims. 1t had to, meet the
requirement Of having been presented to
congress or the interior department be-
fore 1891. Her claim was filed in con-
gress in 1877, but that claim named the
Mormons alone as defendants. The court
Of claims held 1t was not an Indian claim
and disallowed it. From this an appeal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-25

Thousands who use.
MUSTEROLE will tell
what relief It gives
from Sore Throat.
Bronchitis, TOnsilitis.
Group. Stiff Neck.
Asthma, Neuralgia,
Headache, Congestion.
RheumAkissn, Lumbago,
Aches OF the Back
Sprains, Sore Muscle
iChi1blAtns, Frosted Feel
s(k prevents Pneumonia
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-25

Secretary Garrison sent his corre-
spondent this personal and sympa-
thetic reply:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-25
MUSTER OLE, the Great
Remedy for Rheumatism

It stops the twinges. loosens up
those stiffened joints and muscles-
makes you feel good all over.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-30
Mi-o-na Quickly
Ends Indiges-
ton

DO not continue to suffer with heart
burn. dizziness, after dinner distress,
headache, bilIousness, pain In The
bowels or sour and gassy stomach. Get
relief at once-buy today-a fifty cent
box Of Mi-o-na Tablets. They quick
ly and surely end indigestion and
stomach distress-are perfectly harm
less.
There is no long waiting for re-
sults-no need to deprive yourself of
the food you like best but fear to take
because OF stomach distress. Eat
what you want at any time and take
Mona Tablets.
Do not suffer stomach distress an
other hour II is not only needless
but may be dangerous serious
diseases have their origin in the
stomach and bowels.
Begin using Mi-o-na-now-at once
Money back II not satisfied. G. r
Fogg. 3w43
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EAST SKOWHEGAN

Potato digging will now be the ord
er of the day when those who have
them not finished will go at 1t with
will fearing another rain
Some are now making cider In this
place complaining that there are not
many cider apples.
Henry Richardson was a caller in
this place Monday.
Wilbur Richardson who called on
friends, visited some of the sick who
he reports are improving.
Sullivan Clifford was calling on
friends and relatives recently. He has
been visiting in Fairfield and was very
much pleased with his visit.
Mrs A. F. Wardwell made a short
call in this place Friday.
We were glad to hear that Carlton
the little son OF Mr. and Mrs. Chester
Burrill of Madison who has been quite
sick is improving.
Mrs. Allen Kicker and family have
been i'll for the past week and are
now much better.
We hear that Mrs. Annie Bigelow
remains about the same. She has the
sympathy of her many friends. We
learn that she has the best of care.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-30

poration-L. NJ. Binford of Saco .;
board of directors for three years
Horace Purinton of Watervile; Henry
b. Eaton OF Calais for two years in
place of B. C. Jordan, deceased.
Rev. Henry F. Cope. d. D., again ad-
dressed the convention in the evening
on "The Sunday School and the Ma
ton" DR.. Cope summarized the de-
velopment OF the American democracy
through the linking of civic and re-
ligious efforts. The educational de-
velopment in the United States sur
passes anything in the history of the
world, he declared.
Secretary Wesley J. Weir's report
covering IA of the 16 counties in the
State shows that there are $50
schools; $50 have been conducted for
the past IL months; 246 have graded
lessons, the officers and teachers num-
Der 9.1S5; there are 1888 scholars;
235 have home departments with 1902
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-30
THE MAINE STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL AS
SOC|AT|ON At AUGUSTA
Held Its 45th Annual Convention With An En-
pertaining Program Many Delegates

The Maine State Sunday School AS
ISOLATION opened its 45th annual con-
vention at the Winthrop Street Univer-
saist Church at Augusta. Wednesday,
the 22nd. The first session convened
at 2 p. m. in the auditorium of the
church with a large number of dele
gates from all parts of the State
present. The evening trains brought
still more so that at Wednesday
evenings services there were upwards
Of 300 delegates present
At p. m. the delegates filed into
the auditorium where the afternoon
session was commenced. The opening
service of praise, consisting of songs
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-30

and prayer by Rev. B. p. Hope, was
the first on the program. Rev. Henry
w. Cakes of Auburn, president of the
association presided and introduced
as the first speaker of the afternoon,
Rev. II. E. Dunnack, pastor of the
Green street Methodist church. Mr..
Dunnack spoke on 1.-THE Keynote of
this Convention, and was literally
applauded as he concluded.
Following the address of Rev Mr..
Dunnack, Rev. w. F. Berry Of Water
willie, superintendent of the Maine
Civic League, gave a delightful ad-
dress on Temperance Work and
Progress In view of what might be
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-30
Hyomei Sooth-
es, Purifies,
Heals Ca
tdrrh Ills

When you have that choked and
stuffed up feeling in the morning,
crusts in the nose, raising of mucus,
droppings in the throat and offensive
breath, you are affected with catarrh.
Immediate steps should be taken to
stop the disease or 1t will become
chronic and serious.
BY all means use Hyomei. Money
refunded by G. r. Fogg IL not salts
fed. 1t is a medicated air treat
ment that does not drug and derange
the stomach. but is breathed in
through the Hyomei inhaler that
comes with every 500 outfit. 1t
effectively destroys the catarrh germs
and quickly soothes and heals the ir-
ritated mucous membrane of the nose
and throat.
Get complete outfit now and be
cured of catarrh. 2w43
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Skowhegan, Maine

members enrolled; 324 have cradle
rolls with 1910 members enrolled, L.
227 persons were received into the
church from the Sunday School J5l
have separate primary departments
5000 under eight years of age are IL
the primary department; $685. from
eight to IL. years of age are in me
junior department; 1927 from IL q
16 years of age are in the intermedlI
ate department; $3.50 from II to 4
years are in the senior department
and there are ZIG organized classei
with membership of 8456.
The annual report of DR.. S. J. Basi
ford of Portland, treasurer. showed
balance on hand of 1922. The n
ceipts during the year were s3,l65 4
and expenses $3,126.33.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-30
SMITHFIELD

Clarence Harlow of Boston Mass.
was in town last week on business.
H. l.. Sawyer who has opened the
store in Smithfeld village owned by
&C.. s. Harlow and moved in Ella Pip
er's house, will rebuild in the spring.
Mrs. Ellen Sherburn and her broth
er Henry Young have moved to Show
hogan.
Rev. w. C. Stetson of Waterville
was in town Saturday.
The village school closed Friday,
Oct "a The pupils gave an enter
tainment with a treat of candy and
peanuts.
Mrs George Clement and three chill
dren of Wateryille are visiting her pa
rents Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Kilgore.
l.. ]. Wyman Is building a stable
Mrs. VIII Laskey of Madison and
Mrs. G. H. Blaisdell of Norridgewock
visited their sister Mrs. Ernest Mosh-
er last Friday.
Frank Champlin has gone to Cali
fOrnia to spend the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Flavil Mace have gone
to Waterville to spend the winter,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-30
PITTSFTELD

Pittsfield Grange met at their hall
Saturday forenoon at o'clock when
one application for membership was
received and one balloted on Next
Saturday evening class of seven Will
be instructed in the first and second
degrees.
The Farmers Institute met at the
Grange Hall at 1890, the speaker for
the forenoon was Mr.. Smith from
Orono College, who spoke on dairy
ing. A fine dinner was served at
noon In charge of Mrs. j. Fl. Moulton.
assisted by her aids. The session
was called at / o'clock with singin
by the choir consisting of George w.
Patten, Howard Atkinson. Arthur
Crawford, Cora Mosher, Florice Lar
rabee with Mary Moulton at the piano.
The speakers for the afternoon were
Mr.. Leland and Mr.. Mitchell their sub
iect was Corn Raising, Orcharding,
and Potato Raising" and now aud
then a story. About rs were present.
AS 1t was a rainy day the farmers
could not dig potatoes. so took the
day off. The meeting was a success
in every way.
Mrs. Everett Messenger came from
Masardis Saturday night on the Pull
man, being called by the critical ILL
ness of her sister Miss Grace Libby
on the Newport road. Miss Mason, a
trained nurse Is caring for her. and
Eva Allen Is doing the work.
John Weymouth and wife from Lew
iston are here visiting old neighbors
and friends. Glad to see old faces.
James Knights of st. Adams once
a resident here was here to attend
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Ever Watchful
A Little Care May Save Many Sk0whe-
gan Readers Future Trouble

Watch the kidney secretions.
See that they have the amber hue
of health;
The discharge not excessive or in
frequent;
Contain no brick dust like" sedi-
ment.
Doan's Kidney Pills are especially
for weak kidneys.
Let a Skowhegan citizen tell you
how they work.
John B. Nutting, 95 Mt. Pleasant
Ave, Skowhegan, Me-, says: IL think
that Doan's Kidney Pills are the best
kidney remedy In the world. | got
them at Sampson & Azores Drug
Store. when l was suffering from kid
ney complaint. My chief trouble was
lack of control over the kidney secre-
tons had taken other remedies.
but they helped me only for the time
being. 1t was different with Doan's
Kidney Pills. They rid me of the COM
plant and made my kidneys normal.
have recommended this remedy to
many of my friends and acquain-
tances.'
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doans- and
take no other.
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THE FORKS


Among those who attended the NOV
ing pictures at Caratunk Friday even
lnr were Bert Morris, Tom Dowver
and the Misses Jennie Adams and
Roxie Bean. Mr.. and Mrs. Mont Bean
and Ralph and Roy In the Bean car.
The other party made up of Ralph
Pierce, Carl Sandburg, Sturgis Dur
gin and Milton Morris making the
trip In the Durgin car
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wildon Of
Brockton, Mass, are the guests Of
friends.
Andrew Farley, Hugh Comber and
Tom Berry are having all the sports
they can take care of.
Doris Pierce of Jackman is the
guest of her sister Mrs Henry Farley,
Mrs. Grace Rice and young son have
gone to Boston for a few weeks to
visit her husband, who is working
there.
Gov. Haines and party were in town
Tuesday, coming from Jackman and
Lake Parlin. They were on their way
home to Waterville, making the trip
in the Lanigan car.
Mrs. F. j. Durgin has returned home
from Pittsfield.
Jessie Farley was home from her
school for the week end.
Mrs Emma Pierce and children
Jessie and Henry are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Kennedy.
Charles Hunnewell of Bingham was
ia town FRIDAY.
Mrs. r ank FitZsimmons and Blynn
who have been tie guests Of friends
have returned to their home In Bling
ham.
Mrs. Elsie Durgin who has been Wis
iting her mother Mrs. Mckinney and
other friends at Jackman has return
ed home. Her brother Phylander
Mckinney who has been in the West
for long time returned with her for
a visit.
Lille Crotto has gone to Caratunk
to work for James Carbino.
Bert Birmingham visited his family
over Sunday.
Messrs Aldrich and Newton with
their wives who have been stopping
at Henry Farley's camps for month
returned to their home In Michigan
Saturday morning.
Supt. c. r. Ball OF Bingham was In
town last week looking after the in
terest of his schools. Both schools
have closed for vacation. The High
has one more week.
Harrison Williams and daughters OF
Caratunk passed through town Friday
en- route to Jackman to visit with rela-
tives.
Mrs Scion Bunker was down from
Lake Parlin a few days last week.
Is. A. Laxson, Lake Moxies popular
merchant was in town Monday.
Dept. Warden F. J. Durgin was
home few days this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Mont Bean were al
Skowhegan last Thursday.
Friends are receiving cards an
nouncing the marriage of Clarence
BARLEY to Miss Ida Wilson OF Jack
man. Miss Wilson was formerly OF
this place, the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Wilson. We all extend
congratulations to them.
Mrs. Belle Marshall who has work
ed at Indian Pond the past season
is at the home of her parents Mr.
and Mrs George Wilson. She ex-
poets soon to go into the woods where
her husband is cooking for Fred and
Oscar Clark.
Mr.. Hilton and his crew from Madi-
son are doing a fine job on the Moxie
road
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-30

sided. Wallace |. Goodwin, State Sec
rotary, Connecticut, specialist, and
Mrs. Mary Foster Bryner of the In
ternational Association, specialist At
the latter church, workers with boys.
jefferson C. Smith presided.
At p. m. banquet was held in
the dining room of the Green Street
Methodist church for both ladies and
gentlemen.
AT the evening session the meeting
for the women and girls took place
at the Penney Memorial church, while
the meeting for the men and boys was
held at the Green Street Methodist
church.
Rev. H. NJ Hamill, D. D. was again
the leading speaker at the opening
meeting of the closing sessions of the
State Sunday School convention Fri
day "Organized Sunday School
Work" was DR.. Hamill's subject. A
summarized chart of organized meth
DDS was used and the delegates were
invited to copy the plans outlined for
detailed stucy later.
DR.. Hamill also delivered the open
ing address of the afternoon, speaking
on the subject, THE Art of Sunday
School Teaching"
Reports from several departments
were then heard Particular praise
was extended the Sunday school ex-
hibit at the First Baptist church I'M
der the direction of Miss Mary c.
Creighton of Augusta. DR.. S. j. Bass
ford, treasurer of the State Associa-
ton, made strong appeal for finan-
cial support.
Three hundred and forty-three dele
gates have registered at the present
conven ton. Many have not registered
The Christian Civic League came
in for especial commentator and the
superintendent of that organization
Rev. W. F. Berry, D. D.. was particul-
larly praised for the stand taken on
the liquor question.
Mis-. Mary Foster Bryner spoke on
Practical Temperance Teaching"
The following officers were elected
President, M. Joseph Twomey of Port
land; vice presidents, presidents OF
county associations; secretary, l.. M
Binford, Saco; treasurer DR.. s. ].
Bassford, Portland; executive commi-
ttee, DR.. c. l.. Buck of South Paris
Rev. Maurice Dunbar of Topsham for
four years; Rev F. X. Gamble OF
Calais for two years in place of B. C.
Jordan, deceased.
Superintendent of Elementary Work,
Miss Sarah M. Storey of Lewiston
secondary division. Rev. F. l.. Leavitt
of Portland; adult department. to be
appointed by executive committee
teacher training, Rev. J. M. Arters OF
Portland; temperance, o. S. Norton of
Portland; missionary, Mrs. Maurice
Dunbar Of Topsham; home depart
ment and visitation, Rev. L. ]. March
lof North vassalboro; officers of cor
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EAST NEW PORTLAND

Mrs Hattie B. Tingley of Provi-
dence, r. |. is spending a few weeks
with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. S. r.
Jordan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Gordon have
moved to the North.
Rev. Leonard Hutchins is quite
poorly.
Mr. and Mrs. George Stafford were a
Strong recently.
MIS-. Florence Emery has been or
the sick list for the past few days.
Mrs. Charles Nye spent Friday ant
Saturday with her sister, Mrs. Franz
Boynton at Kingfield.
Arthur Leayitt bought nice flocl
of sheep of Charles Holbrook recently
Mrs. Bertha Emery spent a few days
in Portland recently.
The Grange sewing-bee was held
with Mrs Minnie Walker last Wednes-
day. A goodly number attended.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-30
EAST MADISON

Mrs. Maria Henderson Is on the sick
list Her daughter Jennie Armstrong
of Skowhegan Is caring for her.
The next meeting Of the Bible Class
will be with Lillian Harville.
Mrs. Genie Spinney of Minot, Me,
has been visiting her mother, Mrs.
Lois Savage This Is the first time
in nine years that she has been in
this vicinity.
John Nottage has gone to Kingfield
| to work.
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Piles! Piles! Piles

Williams Indisn Pile Ointment will cure
Blind. Bleeding and Itching Piles. It abb
serbs the tumors. allays itching at once.
acts as q poultice. gives instant relief.
williams Indian Pile Ointment 10 pre-
pared for Piles and itching of tho private
parts. Druggists, mail Soc and 500.
WILLIAMS nFa. CO.. Press. Cleveland. Ohio
Sold by f. w. buchanan and G. r. Fogg
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~ COUNTY NEWS ~

the Farmers meeting Saturday and
TO call on old friends.
Mary Phillips who was thrown from
her carriage by run away team Is
reported as getting along all right
under the circumstances, as no bones
were broken.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-30

Everybody's friend-Dr. Thoma1
Eclectic Oil, the great household rem
edy for foot hachs. earache. sore throa'
cuts. bruises, scalds. Sold at all drul
stores. csc and soc.
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POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

1t Is sometimes wise to be blind to
trading horses with him.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-10-30

Many of the indescribable wrecks
YOU see now and then by the wayside
may be exploded presidential booms.
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JOHN Z. wADSwORTH, NJ. D.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Ofnce At Ii pital on Elm st., opposite hotel
Joburn. Residence l+2 Madison Ave-, oppO
elite Leavitt street.
Once Hours, TO and to $50 D. IN. Sun
Ay II to p. m.
Telephone Connect Ions with house and OF
doe with both New England and Farmers
Lima
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DISTRICT NURSE

The Services OF Graduate Nurse
are offered under the District System
to the People OF Skowhegan and vi
oinity by
tito SOMERSET HOSPITAL
Telephones !. Maine, 1879, Farmers. 26-a