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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07
Town Meeting.

A town meeting was held in Coburn
hall, Saturday afternoon, in accordance
with warrant issued by the selectmen
to see whether the town would author
ize the selectmen to borrow money to
complete the grading and macadamiz-
ing of Madison avenue.
J. II. Mitchell was elected moderator
and read the article providing for rails
ing the money to complete the work
on the street mentioned above, where
upon Oliver Walker moved that the
article be passed over. This motion
was defeated.
was voted that the selectmen be author
lied to borrow the sum of $1,000 or such
portion thereof as they find necessary to
grade and macadamize Madison avenue
from Pleasant street to Leayitt, or as
near that street as they find desirable.
Gen. Isaac Dyer called upon the Sc
lectmen for information as to the
amount of money already expended on
Madison avenue, and in response there
to +. F. Danforth, Esq, chairman of the
board, stated that the selectmen had
expended $500 of the $1,000 voted by the
town in accord with that vote, beginning
at Water street, and had the work well
along to Pleasant street, and Street
Commissioner Ford estimates that it
will take from 500 to $500 more to
complete the work IN accordance with
the original plan and vote of the town.
Alonzo Richardson opposed expanding
more money this year on the street. Ii
is very late in the season and liable to
be stormy and the work can be done
better in the spring.
Gen. r. B. Shepherd explained the sit
uation. The raising of the street south
of Pleasant street crossing and the ele
walton north of Leavitt makes the street
between these points much worse thar
before as the water would run botl
ways onto it and the street will be very
unsatisfactory to our citizens if it is moi
finished this fall. 1t is all rock ano
crushed rock filling with no excavating
to be done and rain storms will not af
feet the work.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07
\ Gain of IL 900.

Major {. J. House, Who has been
assisting Labor Commissioner Mathews
in compiling figures TO show the popu.
lation of the state. has just completed
his work and estimates thai there Is for
1895 population of 10000 as compared
with 122, 900 for 1894. This is gain of
1000 over 1894 and -, 600 over 1890.
These figures are estimated from polls
rs reported by the town assessors. A
poll is not merely voter but of any
male resident Il years or over. In 1890
the census showed population of G4S,-
936. The polls that year numbered
Ito, 569, The ratio of these is i0il. 1t
is on this tasis of calculation that the
population IS estimated.
In 1890 ii was again computed. with
that ratio as a basis of reckoning and the
results tailed with the actual census to
within 200. Thus, unless the women.
youths aud children have greatly de-
creased in numbers in p oportion to the
number of polls, which does not seem
likely, the estimation of 4.0l inhabitants
10 every one poll is very conservative
one. and the consequent estimation of
13G 900 is undoubtedly not at all eXag-
gerated.
In view of the fact that the western
emigration has of late Years decreased,
AMI that many have come into Maine
from the provinces, the gain of 1900 is
not surprising.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07
The Katahdin Raiecfed.

Tn Ram Katahdn has been rejected
by the Secretary Of the Navy. because
she did not, in her second trial. attain
the speed required by the contract VI
II knots per hour.
This is big disappointment to the
Bath builders, the Bath Iron Works. and
likewise a great loss as, uuIc,s Congres.
comes to their relief, they will have to
depend upon sale to a foreign country.
The government furnished the plate Tor
the vessel which amounted to 100000
Treasurer Hyde of the Bath Company
says:
1.-The ram was built by Us according
to the designs furnished, and those pan-
upon which We made our bid, stated
that she would develop II knots speed
when driven by 1900 horse. power.
Those engines developed nearly 5000
horse power, and yet they sent her at a
1913 knot speed. This is not cur fault,
nor is it the fault OF the government.
The katahdn's model il an experiment.
al one. Then, she draws more water
than was named in her specifications, a
very serious handicap in her case, since
it permits the water to come in upon her
curving back, and so loads her with tons
of weight which she would not have
been burdened with had she noated as
: planned. This is in no way the fault of
! her builders The highly compliment
tary report rendered To the authorities
by the trial board shows that in every
way the workmanship of the ram Is Ut
exceptional, while the magnificent show.
ing of her machinery is almost unprece
dented
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07
Commercial Mems Congress

Gov Cleaves has appointed the fol
lowing gentlemen from Portland to at
tend the commercial Mems Congress at
Atlanta, Nov. u: Charles II. Milliken,
George b. Loring, II. B. Eddy, L. p
Staples. The other members of the
Maine delegation are Hon. w. D. Pen
mel, Lewiston, Ara Cushman, Auburn,
j. q. Clark, George II. Condor, II. j.
Hunt, Bangor; Galen c. Moses, Bath !;
John E. Warren, Westbrook; Lewis
Anderson, Skowhegan; Robert Nc
Arthur Biddeford; W, l.. Littlefed,
Belfast, and Augustus d. Bird, Rock
land. The object Of the congress is to
discuss matters pertaining to the com
merce of the United States, as well as
the best means of extending the trade
of this country with foreign countries.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07

The inn was set close to the river,
and although the highroad ran a mile
farther inland the Angel inn had the
air of having seen more stirring times
The little inn sitting room was parior
and taproom i'll one; its chairs opened
friendly arms, bits Of old silver cleaned
ON the mantelShclf, and low settles cup
boards and tables Of antique make were
suggestive of the dead and gone figures
that had peopled the coy room. In the
smile of the genial host there was the
welcome which imagination lends to
mine host of the coaching period - A
Cruise on the Norfolk Broads" in Cen
fury.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07

Wonderful things are done in surgery.
A New York surgeon in the Randall
Island Children's hospital has just re-
lieved case of muscle paralysis by
grating two tendons. The trouble has
always been considered incurable, and
the result of this operation has caused a
sensation. The patient was a small boy
who, twenty-five months ago, was very
lame and obliged to wear brace, now
there is not the slightest suggestion of
deformity and he is as active as any
other boy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07
Changes In Senator's.

The senators of the United States
whose terms will expire in 1897, total
of twenty nine, are James l.. Pugh
Dem Alabama; James X. Jones DEM
Arkansas; George c, Perkins (Rep.),
California; Henry NJ. Teller rep j,
Colorado; Orvlle II. Plat Rep. Con-
necticut; Wilkinson Call Dem :, Florida
John h. Gordon (Dem.), Georgia; Fred
T. Dubois (Repl, Idaho; John NJ.
Palmer tDem.), Illinois; Daniel W.
voorhees, (Dem.), Indiana; William B.
Allison (Rep.), Iowa; William A. PETER
lPop.D Kansas; J. c. ). Blackburn
(Dem.), Kentucky; Newton {. Blanch.
ard (Dem.), Louisiana; Charles IL. Glib
son Dem J, Maryland; George {. Vest
(Dem.), Nevada; Jacob II. Gallinger,
(Rep.l New Hampshire; David Pritch-
ard (Rep.), North Carolina; Henry {.
Hansbrough (Rep.), North Dakota
Calvin S, Brice (Dem.), Ohio; John II.
Mitchell (Rep.), Oregon; James d.
Cameron (Rep.) Pennsylvania; John /.
NJ. Irby (Dem.) South Carolina James
II. Kyle (Pop.), South Dakota; Justin
II. Morrill, (Rep.), Vermont; Watson {.
Squire (Rep.), Washington; William F.
Villas (Dem.), Wisconsin; Missouri
John p. Jones, (Rep.)
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07

At a meeting of tho stockholders of
the Patten and Sherman Railroad Com
pany held at Houlton the following Off
GERS were elected: President, Albert A.
Burleigh; Vice President, Parker P
Burleigh I'd; Treasurer Preston n.
Burleigh; Board of Directors. Albert A.
Burieigh, Parker ?. Burleigh, I'd. Pres
ton y. Burleigh, Everett +. Burleigh
and Harry Il. Burleigh. 1t is voted to
push the work of construction as rapid
ly as possible and complete the grading
this season. A force OF seventy men is
now at work on the road. 1t is expect
ed that by the fifteenth of November,
the grading of three miles of the road
will be nearly completed and the re-
manning three miles well under way
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07
Death of Robert Campbell.

Robert Campbell we'll known, in
dustrious and respected citizen died at
his home ON the south side in this vii
lage, Thursday last, aged SO years
Mr.. Campbell had been twice married
and raised a large family of children,
most of whom have reached manhood
and womanhood. His last wife survives
him.
Funeral services were held, Saturday
forenoon in the Baptist vestry conduct
ed by Rev. l.. II. Copeland. He was a
member of Carrabasset Lodge l. O. O.
f. and the funeral rites and services of
the order were observed at his burial.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07
Highest Of all in Leayening Power-L T. Govt Report
R3%!a!!! R RskiRS
ABSOLUTELY PURE
STATE. NEWS.

Maine No Mans Land. is situated
in the town Of Pafkhursf, strip Of
dessert @heie no even a bu5 can thrive.
Nobody claims j. nobody wants il.
tramps steer aleaf II il.
There is tombstone ii a certain CEN
etery within lie limit 81 y qity Of
Bangor on winch NAY be rad from tie
common highway III. remark, affection
ate but painful. asae Done Noble
The Lewiston sua u rising It has
lately bought a peIfeeHng press and
appeared in an enlarged form. Tie
sun claims circulation Of more than
1000, and It's advertising columns show
that it is appreciated By tie business
people.
Major {. ]. House who has been as
sisting Labor Commissioner Matthews
in compiling figures to show the popula-
ton Of the State Of Maine. has just
completed his work, and estimates that
there is for ls95 population Of IT
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07

1t is notable fact, and one which the
Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Associa-
ton calls attention to, that registration
is the largest in the most orderly wards
of Boston and smallest in the others.
The same is true of other cities. The
majority of the women have not regis
tered at all. This is claimed by the OPP
ponents of suffrage as a proof that the
majority of women are not in favor.
1t is equally a proof, say the friends of
suffrage, that the majority of women
are not opposed.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07
Idle aWav
One
Time !
The reverse of this is TO show up the sterling qualities of that
Great Rheumatic Cure
BUTTONS

Woodstock
Windsor County, surely
H. BUXTON
all suffering from rheumatism similar diseases had suffered the
troubled
three months time travelling throughout the of Maine
tie of and found benefit both for rheumatism and kid
troubles well both
the kidney trouble and should feel the the troubles
would think the medicine
sold helped
and kidney troubles would recommend suffering
troubles. Respectfully,
H. P.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07

The Aroostook farmers have been very
much discouraged over the low price po-
tatoes were bringing in the Boston mar
kets, SO low it scarcely paid the cost of
shipping. The Bangor& Aroostook road
however, has agreed to reduce through
freight on potatoes about 20 per cent, r.
considerable of an encouragement. Its
not often that railroad corporation will
be found that is willing to help the far
mers in that way.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07
The Naval Force.

The annual report of Admiral Ramsay,
chief of the bureau of navigation fer the
year ending June 30 last, shows that
during the year the Minneapolis, Maine.
Texas. Olympia, Amphitrite, Lancaster,
Marion, and Alliance have been COM
missioned for service. The Chicago.
Minnesota. Miantonomah. Atlanta,
Monongahela, Mohcau, Adams, Ports
mouth aud Nesuyus have been put out
of commission.
At the close of the fiscal year more
than 81 p {. OF the enlisted men In the
navy were serving under continuous ser
vice. More than 60 p. e of the enlisted
men We're American citizens, and more
than 81 p. c. of the apprentice boys were
American born.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07

The King of Ashantee does not pro-
pose to be stepped on by England.
News has been received that he is max
ing preparations for war. He rules
more than eight million people, has
fifty thousand rifles and will be no mean
foe to contend with
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07
SOMERSET PICK-EPS.

Mrs Columbus Hilton of Madison.
raised 80 bushels Of Au,ked corn this
year.
Rev. W. ". Hayden ~.u supply the
Free Baptist pulpit at 40. Arson. this
winter, beginning next sunday.
Madison wants board Of trade and
there is also movement on foot 70
form fumers' institute ia that village.
Morris, the FIVE year Old IN Of D. W.
Rowe Of Madison. received kick from
horse last Wednesday which made a
cash two and a quarter niche, long and
fractured the skull
The so-called dog hole" near the old
dam at Madison, is being freed from
water by steam pump, previous 70 the
laying Of the stone preparatory 70 the
building Of the new dam. which will be
built nearly midway Of the famous hole.
short time ago the Lancey House,
Pitt>held, began 70 advertise in the Adj
Fe1tiser for partridgeo and since that
time the hotel has served ~ Of the
birds 20 guests Of the house. paving an
average IF Is cents for tLr,4 and roora
are being used every day.
Aionz, Reed. formerly Of Harmony.
was found dead ia his bed at the home
Of his ~oa in Lewiston Whe.o he lad re-
sided ion three years, Thursday morn
ing last His age wa. - years and he
had not been Ill. having been down town
the pleyiou, afternoon In l.., usual aaod
health.
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07

Spain continues to postpone the quell-
ing of the Cuban rebellion. About De-
cember first, when the fall rains will
cease, Gen. Campos will enter upon the
final campaign against the rebels and
push it to close. That is the plan,
but whether it will be carried out or not
remains to be seen.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07

There are now $50 electric railways il
the United States, with more than nint
thousand miles of track, 300 cars ant
a capital of $400,000000. In 1887 the
electric roads in the United States mum
bered only thirteen, with about one
hundred cars.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07

Maine men have way of making
themselves felt wherever they may be
and the case is rare when they are not
credit to the state. Mayor Pingree
of Detroit, Mich, who first tried the
plan of giving the use of land to the
poor in cities for cultivation, is native
scheme proved "a most excellent plan,
both for the city and its poor. 1t made
difference of 100000 in the amount
paid out for the support of paupers.
However, the chief value is its educa.
tional feature. 1t teaches people to be-
come self supporting, and it has also
proved that the unfortunate poor are
not as lazy as people claim.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07

Buy four cakes of fine toilet soap at
SIMPSONS Corner Drug Store and get a
beautiful picture, large size, free.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07
BrckIEN1s ARNICA sAINE

The best salye in thu world tur cuts.
Cruises. Sores, Ulcers. Sal Rhcmn.
Fever Sores, letter. Chapped Hands.
Chilbains, Corus. and all Nhin Erup-
tions. and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. II is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price p cents per box. For sale by L.
I. P2tten.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07
H. p. FRENCH.

When you have examined our stock you will have doz.
excuses for congratuatng yourself finding such ag-
gregaon of opportunities This the of good din
and general prucing up. Don't confne yourself
the tailor and dressmaker but give your house dress
as WELL Our stock is fine enough to make castle of Joy
out of every house in Somerset County and low enough
price to be within the reach ofa our citizens.
Don't miss half of the pleasure of the holidays but fit house
nsoi for
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-07

y Ia.a-'u chemist has robbed
Castor Oa u. 10, bad caste. LaNol is
its name.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-30

unmhtakable uttcrahee GU any n'' 49,
ton. for he Is sorely AFRAID thai II VIII
| Interfere with harmony. Harmony means
| ~, .,..,,ht,. q. :. no sacrificed 10 nut
.,a' wv INNS - a., ali,
MN IN once anu nc IesN"9 - -
| vital thing IN politics.
.'uSs Nv,.'',' 4 ts,,.,,,s ma ,bsv 20,
Tor harmony AZ Leu'ss llii,',,u '"''
] IL They also got the nominations
/ II would puzzle the Democrats OF KEN
/ pckv ,ba,hor sor a soid or double stand.
E.tt,.',.. -, ,,,,y cot
"u' 10 up'etini"e ","' '".' 81 -, $780,.
Better luck TO them next uihs' anu "''''
/ luck to tho schemers.
Should women bikef Kate Field thinks &C.
| ana ~, is never ui,iiout 4 Vigorous reason
a. 80, .ho ,ht,ts Accused Of the sport.
is' """' 9NN ''''
she wrote;
II am delightod at this extraordinary and
revolutionary spectacle. Only a few years
ago s9elety man denounced bicycles "
me as 'horrid vowed he'd never be seen
on one and as Tor women, their 1ppearnco
on wheels was vulgar, II not worse. / ycn-
turcd to disagree with this censor More
over, ! applauded tho good sense and cour-
ago VI working women In defying public
opinion and gaining time and health by
locomotion that enabled them to live In
the suburbs. / did not then follow their
good example, because had less time than
now; moreover I ana not caro- to be n
pioneer. Women before tho public who have
serious work . do often iniure their cause
BY defying social convention 1t Is wiser
to let fashion SGT the pace In certain d.
rcctlous. and Do the last to follow, even
when the pace Is sound. So I look for
ward 10 "blRing' ia tho course Of human
events and congratulate tny sex ON their
emancipation from one insensate prelu.
dice.
What tho costume Tor wheeling Will be
eventually I am no prophet ~ foretoll. but
az The present rate Of reducing akirts very
snort boomers UWwIf la h4
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-06-30
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