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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-30

Logs are thick on the kennebec now
from The Forks to Skowhegan and be-
low. The Lake Water" was turned on
first Thursday last and by means of the
gates at the outlet the water is regulated
and kept as nearly a. possible to that
pitch best adapted to keeping the spruce
logs moving down river rapidly River
driving is not an exact science. perhaps.
but it is a business that renders ncces-
sary a knowledge of hydraulics gained
by long experience at this particular
business and upon this particular river.
When the drive is on, the river from The
Forks to Skowhegan is divided int
sections and each section is in charge OF
an experienced man, the section Boss
and upon the skill of these men, in keep,
ing the logs moving, preventing then
from forming jams on islands, rocks and
shoals, and in the breaking of Jams whef
they do form, in placing men where they
will work 10 the best advantage, and ii
making everything tell toward the en-
couragcment of these millions of timbel
| to keep in the current and float dow
river, largely depends the success o
"riyer driving.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-30

Caifornias fruit crop in ten years has
increased sevenfold, and its value last
year was S50,000,000, or $4,000, 600
more than that of the gold mined in the
State. The experience of California
shows that the demand for fine fruit is
practically unlimited.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-30

The village of Scion this season shows
good signs Of prosperity. There is con-
siderable building of one kind aud an
other, some new residences and repairs
of others, also extensive repairs of the
church on the North side and commOd-
ious hotel in process of erection, on the
site of the old house burned nearly two
years ago. These items in the building
line with the work on the dam at the
Falls keep mechanics well employed.
The Hotel is TO be three stories, about
the same size and form on HE ground as
the old one, but modern and much more
convenient and attractive, outside and
in. The church when completed. will
not be much changed outwardly, but the
inside will be entirely renovated in every
part and very greatly improved in APP
pearance and made much more convent
ent. The pipe organ, which is said to
be one of the Oldest in Maine if not the
oldest, is in n good state of preservation
and is to receive attention when the
work on the church is a little further
along. 1t is, we are Informed, to be
thoroughly overhauled and tuned and
the finish of the case is to be made to
harmonic with that of the audience
room. These repairs are expected to be
completed early in July.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-30

Several ministers from different parts
Of the State met at Augusta, Thursday,
and organized the Ministers Associa-
ton of Maine, with oiiicers-elect as fol-
lows: President, Rev. J. S. Williamson
of Augusta; president, Rev. c. E.
Perkins of Portland; secretary, Rev.
Mr.. Clark of Gardiner; executive com
mttee, Rev. j. NJ. Wyman, Rev. c. A.
Hayden, Rev, L. c. Hayes and Rev. {.
5. Cummings, all of Augusta.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-30
DANA s
SarSapari||a.

Mrs. E. A. HEWITT, of
- Lawrence St, LAW
RENEE, MASS, says :" I
have nine children, and for
years have used DANA'S
in my family; It is a Won
derful thing for children,
and for myself as well. In
our household it
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-30

Parsonsiield claims the largest apple
tree in this part of the COZ ntry, at least.
1t was planted about one hundred years
ago and is still vigorous. At five feet
from the ground the circumference of
the tree is nine feet and four inches
There are nine branches which start
some seven feet from the ground, each
one being twelve to fifteen feet in di-
ametcr
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-30

An automatic restaurant has just been
opened in Berlin, where, by dropping
coins in a slot the dishes are sent up on
tray; rolls and coffee are now served,
The inventor is an Italian.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-30

A Montana young woman has dis
tinguished herself as politician, She
and gentleman were candidates for
the position of encouragement, but
she unexpectedly withdrew from the
contest and after the election of her
competitor married him.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-30
To
All
Women

and their children as vel, !
IS important that d Spring
medicine should purify lie
blood surely and thoroughly,
and also perform its work
gently and without dise~ess
to a weakened stomach, or
an enfcc5led system. This
combination IS found on IL
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-30

The Scion Creamery is a decided sue
cess. The first year of its existence,
ending November last it made - tons of
butter and paid its patrons about $4,000.
1t is now making $500 lbs. per week
and gradually Increasing. The best
months this season, thcy expect to turn
out 5000 pounds per week. Their pat
rons number about 100 and on the aver
age keep COWS each. Cows have not
been increased rapidly. The average
farmer has his own way of doing these
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-30

things and makes haste rather slowly.
He don't have large amount of ready
money to put into cows, and moreover
he wants to feel his way along and de.
monstrate for himself the advantage Of
such projects. The plant is nice one
with steam power, pure spring water
running through the building continual
" in sufficient quantity to do "a large
business and all complete and every
thing in shape to double Or treble the
present product. The butter has an OK
eellent reputation and thus far The salc-
have been very satisfactory. Il being
sold on orders received at the factory
and shipped IL called for
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-30

The Kennebec drive is progressing
finely all along the line. Moose River
drive was turned into Long Pond Friday
last, some 20 days earlier than last year.
Dead River drive made excellent time
and the logs are out Of the streams gen
orally. Despite the dry weather and the
doubtful condition of things early the
late April freshet filled up Moosehead
Lake aud the smaller bodies of water
tributary to it and to the kennebcc, to
the brim, and this surplus of water
comes in good time to help along the
drives swimmingly, so that not only will
the logs reach the mills earlier than
usual but the drive will be very clean
one upon all the waters. a most fortu-
nate thing this season when the crop is
somewhat short and the price high
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-30

Scion has local telephone circuit cx-
tending from the Moo-ehead Pulp and
Paper Company. Mil. at the Fall to
Dr. {. a. Paul's Office and residence in
the southern part Of the village II liza
10 instruments including Boyutou'~
hotel which Is the pay station Of the
Bingham and Moose River line. rhi.
gives it connection with thar line and
also With the New England Company st
skoWhegau Central. The name j. The
Solon Telephone Company and the or
ganzaton Is made up Of a number Of the
Moosehead Pulp and Paper Company aud
other Solon gentlemen This must be It
convenience to the patrons and will bee OF
greater utility when the patrons incteas
in number. Telephones "haye the cali
nov. The reduction Of rental. OF in-tru-
ments has given them boom.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-30

The extension of the Sebasticook Il
Moosehead railroad seems now practi-
cally assured from Hartland to Cam
bridge. Under the new management
confidence is restored in the road, as all
liabilities are being met promptly and
business men from Pittsfield to Cam
bridge. all along the line, are signifying
their willingness to assist financially il
the enterprise. Advertiser.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-30
Look over our Furniture
Not Beyond 1t But Directly At 1t.

When you have examined stock you will have doz
for congratuatng yourself finding such ag
gregaon of opportunities This the of good din
the tailor and dressmakef but give your house dress
we'll Our stock is fine enough to make castle of soy
90, Somerset County and low enough in
price to be within the reach OF all our citizens.
Don't miss half of the pleasure of holidays but house We
sell dining chairs
table. n
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-05-30

Friday night burglars broke into the
eflice of the Madison Wooden Company
and attempted to drill the safe. They
made two holes, one directly under the
combination and one in the top of the
safe, but broke their drills IN both
places and left them in the holes. The
thieves evidently were frightened away
by one of the visits of the Waterman.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-12

Maryland court of appeals, man famed
beyond the limits of his state for his
powers Of oratory, his integrity, legal
knowledge and keen intellect.
Born III Frederick, Md, tho town of
Barbara Frietehie, Mrs, Mclean first
saw the light of day in the states most
celebrated house, Prospect Hall, the
homo of her grandfather, the late Judge
William Pinkney Maulsby. 1t is man
sion built by the famous Dulancy family
i'll old colonial times. Mrs. Mclean was
born III the haunted room, in which ira
dition chronicles the walling up of Il
young girl because Of O romantic love
affair.
Mrs. Mclean is characterized by
broadly liberal tenets i'll all directions.
Is an earnest worker in church and pub
lie affairs. The founding of chair of
American history at Barnard college by
the Now York city chapter of the Rev
olutiouary society, under Mrs Nc
Lean s regency, has set an example in
practical patriotism for all like societies
To pattern after. The other chapters of
the Revolutionary association, located in
every state and territory III the Union,
have experienced an awakening in con-
tenplating the weighty step taken by
their sister chapter; step which illus
tratcS its own aims and principles and
those of the parent association, tho Ma
tionai Society of the Daughters of the
American Revolution.
Such historical advantages are needed
all over the land, and that the opportu-
nifty for such knowledge should first be
made possible in New York, and by tho
feminine descendants of Revolutionar~
patriots, i'll the sister institution of old
Kings college, makes the event a more
happy and fitting one than it could have
been without such associations. The
work is being sustained ut present by an
amount raised annually, while the en-
dowment fund is being accumulated for
the future permanent historical profess
orship.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-12
Women In politjcs.

III the women are TO assist the men in
politics, they must do something besides
jumping into the political arena. They
must prepare themselves for the strug-
giles there. We learn from II circular is.
sued by Barnard college that the School
OF Political Science OF Columbia univer-
slty Is now open to women, who ART
FREQ to take the graduate courses in po-
htical history. economies and sociology.
Here is al opportunity for the advanc-
lug woman politicians In the School of
Political Science they can lay the foun-
dations needed for the high statesman
ship which ought 10 characterize all
government. Thus far, there is not any
woman among the professors in the
school, but we must presume that this
deficiency will yet be supplied The
quick Induction, broad reasoning, clear
analysis and generous sympathy OF
womanhood ought not to be excluded
from the faculty. The ideas of man in
political science are apt TO be hard and
narrow and selfish.
The many womcn's political clubs
now IN existence must also be of use to
woman politicians ny familiarizing them
with the leading public questions of the
times
Both Mayor Strong OF this city and
Mayor Schicren Of Brooklyn seem dis
posed to favor the appointments of some
women to those public Offices to which,
III the opinion of these two mayors, they
are adapted. Both of them seem to be-
lieve that women are better fitted for
service ON school boards than for any
other branch OF the municipal service,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-12
Rev. Anna shaw ON Suffrage.

In an interview with Anna Howard
Shaw, ID. D., published in the Denver
Republican she expresses some very
cheerful views Of the growth of sent
ment III favor of suffrage, On the pros;
pect for suffrage i'll tho east, DR.. Shay
Gays:
1t Is strong enough i'll any northern
state to carry the measure. were it NO
for tho partisan attitude of tho political
parties. Each party is afraid to take il
up, and each is afraid that if the othe.
does take it up they will gain some ad
vantage FROM it. The main reason fol
our defeat ia Kansas last fall was.
think, tho fear of the Populists. who
had heard that colorado women were all
working against their party. that tn,
same thing would happen in Kansas.
The danger i'll New York is from
the foreign element If we could wipc
out New York city until after the elcc.
ton, think we conld carry the state
without doubt. Ii is remarkable fact
that i'll the districts where ignorance
and vice are the strongest the vote
against suffrage is the heaviest. The
public work into which the women haze
entered in so many directions and in
such workmanlike manner. the inter
est women are showing in municipal re.
form, and the beneficial results of their
connection with it-all these things are
pa"ing the way. / think after few
more western states fall into the suffrage
column there will be perfect avalanche
of sentiment i'll that direction. Section
al strife was formerly between the north
and the south. 1t is now largely coming
to be between east and west. and if the
west enfrapchiseS its women, do you
suppose the east will allow it such All
advantage? No, indeed, the east will be
forced to follow suit, but it will come
i'll last, and dear old Massachusetts, my
own state, which should have been first
to head the column, will bring up in
the rear, am afraid. Thut is because so
many of Massachusetts young men have
como west and lett nobody but the old
maids and old fogies behind. F"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-12
awkward explanation.

awkward explanation.
But she laughed and said:
Oh, wo play just II little vicente
game Mother is quite taken with it,
aren t you, mothcr?'
"The old lady said that she was.
80, like Ah Sin, we had small
game, with the usual result.
II lost 81 cents, all of which the
mother Won
She didn't look as if she knew tie
difference between u Hoboken straight
and Judge Duffy, but she did
told the fair Bostonese TINT her lan.
guagc was unintelligible to me
"Oh, pshawP p she rejoined but to
watch that sanity looking old woman
'""tainv' and raising and standing pat
well, l couldn't have been moro sur
prised if l had seen DR.. Parkhurst DOS
ing rs living picture. Polly Pry il
New York Recorder.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-12
KNOWLEDGE

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feads to personal enjoyment when
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ter than Others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
abe needs of physical being, will attest
fhe value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
Temedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
sn the form most acceptable and pleas
snt to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
ht1ve; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevars
1nd permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because,it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ching them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
Gists in 50c and 81 bottles, but it is man
iifactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-12

a bright little Boston woman who
has settled hero said to me the other
day:
II have played my last game of poker
"To mo it is more fascinating than
eating, drinking, sleeping or dancing.
1t has developed tho gambling spirit in
me to such an extent that | am getting
frightened. "
II think You are very wise, - 1 said.
"Oh. we'll, it isn't altogether that -
she continued. 'I'm going TO bo honest
about it. It's too expensive an enjoy
ment for me-
People say: oh. it's about IN even
thing III tho long run. Keep n little
book. Put your losses on one side and
your gains on the other, and mt the end
of tho year you'll find that they pretty
we'll balance.
We'll, / tried that, and it makes me
sick every time look at it.
What amaZcs me is to see the hold
OH the community that this game Of
poker has secured
Il called on some new acuuaiutauces
the other day, and they--n sweet, white
haired old mother and her two gentle
daushters--talkcd so beautifully of art
and science and theosophy and theology
that felt abnshed as thought:
Heavens, what would these simple
people say if they knew l played cards
for money!
Presently tho younger daughter ask
ed me-
:" Do yon play poker?'
Il thought that she had heard Of my
shortcomings. and began to make aIi
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-12
FOR and ABOUT WOMEN
She Founded a Chair of American
History at Barnard.
Women Who Play Poker. Rev. Anna
Shaw on Suffrage. Women in Poll.
tics. A School of Political
Science Opened for Them.

To the originality Of Mrs Donald Nc
Loan, elected this season regent of the
New York chapter Of the Daughters of
the American Revolution, is due the
birth and development of brilliant
idea. This is nothing less than tho
founding chair Of American history,
particularly of the colonial and Reyolu-
tionary periods, at Barnard college, the
feminine annex of Columbia college 1t
is the first enterprise of it's kind yet en-
tered upon by any of the patriotic orders
of either men, or women.
Mrs. Mclean. author of this notable
movement, is the vito Of the Hon. DON
aid Mclean, former general appraiser
OF the port Of New York, aud is q daugh-
ter of the late Judge John Richie of the
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-12
SUFFOLK LOCAL

Mr.. w. P. Taylor. millmnn of
Ninton. N. O., was in Suffolk yestcr
lay.
MIR. George l.. Bennett, of Vii.
transport. Pm, is visiting Suffolk reIn
tIyes.
II. l.. Woodward left yesterday Tor n
trip to New York city.
Miss Gussie Benton, of Lower
''nrish, is the guest OF Suffolk friends
Miss Bessie Hunter, WHO has been
visiting Miss Lizzie King, left for Suns.
bury, n. G..
The organ recital Mt the new Episco
pnl Church Is announced 10 take place
10 morrow evening.
L. w. Iatem, of South Norfolk, is
being entertained by Suffolk friends.
MIR. A. Il, Myrick, of southampton.
vas in town yesterday.
The infant of MIR. and Mrs. W, Fitz.
hngh Turnley is very ill.,
QUALIFICATIONS OF County
Court, Judge Kilby, presiding, was oc-
cupIed yesterday III the qualification
OF officers exclusively. The following
took the oath; L W Artmun, Commits
sioner OF Revenue, District No, /:
Abram l Matthews, Constable. Sleepy
Hole; l w Everett, Supervisor, Holy
Neck; a L Holland, Overseer Poor,
holy Neck; Il l. Brewer. Jr, Mayor OF
Suffolk; j Il Macleary, u S P Holland.
George L Parker. j L Nurney, J g
Bell, w Eley, Junlus L Parker. John
K Noriieet, CUunciimen Of Suffolk; j 4
Stnylor, Magistrate Cypress; 5 L Ellis.
County Treasurer; w II Jones, Magls.
trate Holy Mock; Il NJ Arthur, Maeis.
traie Sleepy Hole; Wm Ii Luke, Magis-
trate Cbuckatuok.
GRADUATION EXERCISES AND CLoSlyG
CuSCERr.-The graduation exercises of
Suffolk College took place yesterday
morning III the City Hall. Well.com.
posed ESSAYS were rendered by the fol.
lowing: Misses Banches G kilby,
Suffolk; Sallle Reed Lynch bnre:
Georgia &. Ha!stesd, Norfolk county :;
Frances Knox Shackellord. Richmond:
Minnie Love Hamilton, Cnurchland;
Frances Louise Britt, Suffolk, and
Addie Taylor, Richmond. These were
presented with medals: Ruby Gillian.
spelling; Maud Whitehead. art; EVELYN
Petit, writing; Ruth Marshall. schol-
arship Introductory departments; Eloise
JordhD, scholarship primary depart,
meut.
The closing concert occurred last
evening at S O'Clock and the exercises
were Of most Interesting character.
The numbers, OF which there were
twenty, were well arranged and faith
fully executed. They were composed
of pinno solos and quartettes, vocal
solos. sexteites and choruses, statue
poses md Rotations, pantomincs and
Greek drills. The entertainment con.
clnded IN nh intricate march, in which
were introduced pantomimic move.
mentsfaud postures.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-12

...,i Iney have begun 10 follow up tneir
belief, which is of tho nature of the old
belief that women are concerned only
with children. This may do for u begin
ning. but woman's progress does not
end ut tho schoolhouse. If, for example,
we have woman i'll Now York who
would mako better mayor than Will
liam l.. Strong, we doubt whether May
or Strong can prove that SHE should not
be elected 60 tho Office. New York Sun.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-12
Notice of Dissolution.

Notice IS her by given that the co-pnrt-
hersh!p heretofore existing betwesn JOHN
j. Bnrt". GEO. Is Gregory an jos. a.
Carroll under the firm nan. ana s,yIo
III. NlKHlNlAN PR. MING co. Burke.
Gregory x Carroll. propr.etors, is tsis dav
dlsso.ved hv mutual consent. Mr.. j. G. Car
roll retiring
las IoOa binding AMI Job Printing bust
ncs5 VIII b. continued at the old stand IN
IHL EHGINEiN building by John f.. Iurko
ana Geo. Is. Gregory, who retain the firm
name HE VlKGlNiAN PRINTING co.
f'rtes inaebted to the Old firm ARE ro-
qqcs ed to mako prompt settlement with
either JOIN T.. BuESE or GEO. H.
GREGORY. to whom all bulls OF The old
firm shout be presented properly authenti-
cate for payment.
JOHN +. RCRKE.
GEO. b GREGORY,
ln2-lOt JOS. c. CAKROLL,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-12
EXCURSIONS
GRAND MOONLIGHT EXCURSION
10 OH Point and the capes. Marine
Eng nscrs' Association No. to,.
Stenmc Pocahontas, Wednesday
evening June 18th, iaoE.

Good music and dancing. Steamer leayoc
cly des wharf. Nor ok. 7l5 y. M: Norfolk
nnu nthcrn railroad wharf Berkeley, 1850:
IGY Line Nhar!, Port ,i0outh 7..5 -,
ANA Wa hington steamers wharf, Norfolk. 3
p. IN. Ticket 81 cents; children. rs cent?.
u. w. Trait late of Ocean View Hotel now
OF ~ Elmo Hotel Portsmouth, will have
charge of refreshments This goes withont
saving that ever thin, will be tirst-class
lie famous Diamond Quartette VIII accom-
pany 'iIt eS ursion and will give some of
their choicest music. The proceeds of thia
excursion Will DO devoted to the sick fund.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-12
The Virgidian's Daily Hints
HOUSE.kEEPERS 81!
Bill Of Fare
TO : MORROW.
TnsUHSDAT. JUNE I3Tss.
lCorrRIGur..
lcOrrRtGIIt

Every cloa fees Z stir of might,
An instinct Within il THAI aches and towers
NJ sro9ing blirdly above { ior r't
limbs 10 soul in grass and flowers
s>nr Light Brcat and htcr. Br,akftst
aeon. Boiled Eggs. Oatmeal Mullins Cob. e.
IN ~ Err. Chicken with Biscuit DUNN.
&. Mashed Potatoes. et.. roilcd Mac:.-
o. White Tread. strawberry Shuricake.
UPPER. wa-m Graham Ion pot,to
Fun MILK Crackers. rinlIr". Gaze. I
OATMEAL NuFFlNS.
One clptdl cold oatmeal. ,uc Vupr,l swc; mil (;
r-hi'h Cupful tugar, one nh AXE conn r. -, Il
ga a lite salt AID butte our enough Tor tia
alter six Il nj ut In tie iu.rr ng withuu:
80 NJ drop IN tuu'r,d muttn pan ct r.se
ci minutes; lake mic. bruwr.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-06-12

Nearly every ono needs good tonic at
this season Ioois sar aparilla 10 the one
true tonic and blood purifier.