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The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23

Poor Greece has had a hard time of
it and will not appeal to arms for many
a year II ever again. The conditions of
the treaty of peace signed at CONSTANT
nople last Saturday "a exceedingly onor.
GUS upon the gallant little nation and
puts her hopelessly under the tutelege
of the six powers of Europe. In effect
the treaty gives Turkey possession of
both sides of the gates of Thessaly, and
thus effectually prevents any repetition
of the raid into Macedonia which
brought on the late war. Greece is to
pay the cost of her defeat, and her f.
nances are to be managed by an inter
national commission, which will not only
look after the payment of the indemnity
to Turkey, but will protect the hold
ers of Greek bonds, including those that
were defaulted a few years ago. If
those who administer the revenues of a
country govern it, Greece has lost in
great measure her independence as the
penalty for failure in war.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23

The steamer City of Picking, which ar
rived from the Orient, Tuesday night,
by way Of Honolulu, brings word that
the Hawaiian Congress ratified the
treaty Of annexation on Sept. 10. There
was no opposition and the unanimous
vote was cast In favor Of the treaty.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23
Laying Bricks.

A bricklayer can lay about 800 or
1000 bricks in a day of 10 hours where
the joints are left rough, about loo
per day when both faces have to /
worked fair and not more than 800 !;
day when carefully jointed and faced
with picked bricks of q uniform color.
Exchange
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23
Card of Thanks.

We take this method to express our
heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors,
who kindly aided US SO much in caring
for our loved one, JUST gone, in her last
Illness, and for their many acts Of kind
ness at the time of our sorrow.
IIILuREN OF
Mrs. LAURA A. HAYDEN.
Brighton, Sept 10, 1897.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23

Seth Low has issued declaration 10
the public of his determination to remain
a candidate for the mayoralty of \. !.
until The end, unless he is withdrawn by
the body which nominated him. He
said rhat H. had no idea that body con-
such action.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23

London. sept lS-The Times this
morning publishes the gist of the cor
respoudcuce between Secretary sherman
and lard Salisbury in the Boring sea
controversy The blue book covers a
period hee.nniug with 1898 and ending
with July u" ut the present year. Alto
gether there are 10 dispatches. which
show that tn GEited states has pressed
for revision since January. 1895 The
Times remarks. Though Mr.. sherman
SO far forgot himself as To- sign the fam
Gus dIspat >. We cannot suppose that he
actually wrote il only the concluding
paraslaph ~ the dispatch is republshed
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23
polar Wheat Denounce,I.

Buffalo, Sept. 2o.-Meetings of Eng
lish and German speaking socialist labor
people and Of Poles were held Sunday
to denounce sheriff Martin and the
shooting of the striking miners. The
gathering was orderly Probably 1000
people attended both meetings. Dollar
wheat was denounced as well as the
sheriff. the speakers claiming that the
high price of wheat meant only dearer
flour for the workingmen.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23

Another marriage yesterday We learn.
Mrs. Nicholas Miller and daughter
have been visiting relatives in Oakland,
the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hussey are in Cornish,
this week. w.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23
SparrinR In Chicago.

Chicago. Sept. 21.-sparring contests
under police supervision are the allur-
Ing prospect which is now being held out
to lovers OF the sport Mayor Harrison
has liberal views on the subject. and has
expressed himself in favor of such ex-
hibitions. within proper restrictions.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23

Rrotkton. Mass. Sept pa confer
vnce between the manufacturers and the
eole fastrn, rs was without result All
propos uauS made by the sole fasteners
contained a clause that the Goodyear
people would not interfere in any shop
where thsre Wis any trouble between
the help and the manufacturers. Messrs.
Cobb and Smith declined TO accept these
terms.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23

Athens is said to be furious over the
settlement imposed upon Greece by the
european powers. But what can the
Athenians do about it. Its bitter dose
but must be taken.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23

Scion cattle show Sept. 25, Madison
Sept. 20 and 30, New Portland, October
l and 2, Starks, Oct. 5, Embden, Oct. 6,
and North Arson postponed.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23

Boston Journal: Pool Of London and
Worth of Paris do not like the personal
baggage provisions of the Dingley law,
a fact which shows that those provisions
are doing lust ~hat they were expected
TO dc.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23
Labor Costs More

than paint. To save labor use paint that
covers a better and wears at least !,
longer. F. w. Devoe & Cos. J. d.
RaNles & Co. sell it.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23
ROSTON PRODIlcE MARErr

Pork-Pork and lard are in fair d.
mand at steady prices. Barrel pork
Sl3 80 light backs. 81 So lean ends. Sl6:
fresh ribs, &c; corned and fresh shout
ders Sc; smoked shoulders. She hams
912mloRc; skinned y hams. lUlqe: lard
&c; in pals, 6l2Q7c; pure leaf lard. Sc.
pals Sh@S%c
Apples-Apples are I'm good request far
good, with the market firm IA that .Iir-, G.
ton: Gravensteins. $34i per hbI. dueh-
ess, s2Gi2 SO, pippins 81 75Hz -. western
and Missouri. sea- SO pound sweet. $a4
? so; western Ben DAVIS. ga ~. green
inEs York state, sd 80, mix,d lots.
S1M2
Potatoes-Potatoes are firm. with a
good demand Jersey hhls. g. 50d2 SOL .
inferior to good lots. ga ~. Houlton
and Aroostook hehrons, 750 soc per hn:
York state white, 10n75c jersey double
head sweet. S9@2 %: Virginia Cloth head
and bulk, 81 G2i4ml ~. Norfolks s2d2 -
Meal-Cornmeal is looking better since
corn is stronger. Oatmeal and The cerr-
ais are not changed Barrel cornmeal.
81 7o@1 rs; bag MEALS soc: yellow gran
ulat.d g. 4nUo 80. rolled and ground oat-
meal 81 70d5 -. cut. s. 1Ga5 As. graham
-four NN4 %: rye. Goa 7oc per bushel
Reef-Reef is dull. though some sellers
note a fair trade Thr best steers arr
very firm. Low grade beef is easy: Rest
steers SlANSa4r. good. SIC. best kinds.
1lhal2c, best fores Sly N524c, rumps and
loius 13d15c loins. l5a1Sc.
Hay Littl" change Is noted in 9TH T
hay. straw or millfeed Good To choice
hay, S16017s rye straw. Sl1d13; oat straw.
S7N4 sack "r~inc bran, 81 75a13: sack
winter. Sl2 75a14.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23

Stop dragging yourself with quack nostrums
or cures Get well-knowu pharmaceutical
remedy that VII do the work. Catarrh and cold
in thu head viii not cause suffering If Ely's
Cream balm Is used. Druggists will supply lOc
trial size OF soc fun size. We mail il
ely BIOS. 81 Warren St. y. y City
Rev john Reid il, of Great Fails, Mont
recommended tlys cream balm TO NE. / can
emphasize his statement. Il i a positive cure
for eataIrh II used directed. Rev. Francis
" Poole, pastor Central Pres. church, Helena,
Mont.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23
.rrnnHD AS SECOND GLASS NAIL NATTER,

Sot only do the city officials of Lewis
ton do nothing to enforce the prohibit
tory law, but 1t looks to outsiders who
read Lewiston papers as though the
mayor and aldermen try to prevent con-
stables who make efforts to enforce the
law from doing so. A movement to re-
move Constable Crafts who has been &C
tive in prosecution of liquor sellers and
seizure of the ardent was defeated 10 the
board of common council by there being
no quorum of the board present.
Whether this was accident or design on
the part of the absentees does not ap-
pear. How officers of the law whose
powers are derived from law, and who
have taken an oath prescribed by law to
perform their lawful duties, can utterly
fail to make any effort to enforce an ex-
plieit statute we'll known to them, is be-
vond our comprehension. Much more
so is il to us inscrutable how they can
Interfere with officers of law to prevent
them from enforcing this law.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23

Gov. Powers, Tuesday, renominated
Judge Luciius A. Emery OF Ellsworth
as Justice of the Supreme Court. Judge
Emery's term Of court expires October
4, and his nomination will be confirmed
at the meeting of the council, Oct, 5.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23

When the church mt and moral in fuences
ceases to reach lhe iuehrlate, the Kelley Cure,
Isl Congress 1t. Portland, reclalms them to
Sobriety and usefulness
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23

II YOU want the best perfume get the
Queen # Niolets AT SIMPSONS, corner
druggist
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23

In some parts Of South Africa much
damage is done by balloons, which go
In large marauding parties to rob gar
dans
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23

Gen. Woodford, our minister to Spain,
has had an audience with the Duke of
Tetuan, minister of foreign affairs and
represented the great interest our coun-
try has in the early settlement of affairs
in Cuba. He reports that he has secured
an open admission from him that the in
terests of the United States are OF suf-
ticient Importance in Cuba to justify this
Government in presenting any plan or
or plans for the solution of the difficulty
and the restoration of peace which may
be deemed by ths Administration appli-
cable and not anSinfringement upon the
comfy which has existed for so many
years between the two Governments.
This admission is considered an import
ant one.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23

There will always remain something
10 be said of woman, as long as there
10 one on earth.-Bouffiers.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23

Attorney General Mckenney on Tues
day announced his opinion in the matter
of section % of the new tariff law. He
holds in effect that goods coming direct
ly into the United States from foreign
countries through Canadian ports are
not subject to the discriminating duty of
10 per cent; also holds that foreign
goods shipped from countries other than
British possessions in British vessels are
not subject to the discriminating duty.
Thus, fortunately, is a question settled
that threatened to cause much disturb
anee to importation of merchandise
through usual channels.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23
SkoM hegan Markets.

PRICES PAID rRoorsrs-
hGrrER First quality. ,.a s,rrll# I'll, pc 10
BEEF-Ox beef, S 10 t els
REASs- Hand-pcked yellow e5vs. ST. 70
81 IS pea beans, $50
OATs-Socts
EGGs- lscts. per doz. fresh.
HIDES AID SkISs-Light hides, q Pets
OK hides tl-2 cts; lamb skins e To 81 cts
each calf skins, p to loo each.
PorLrRY-Fowls, $40 l. cts FER H.. chickens
y tolls cts
ROUND HOG cts.
WooL-Cnwsshed, IA 20 eta.
TALLow- Rough. / ct per 10.
New fotatoes-S.70 hu.
RETAIL MARKET
New Maple Molasses 2scts per OF
CHEEsE-l2to IA per 10,
CoRN-Si-oO per bag meals cracked corn IS
c. :. MEAL-Sl.25 per bag
FLoUR-SprlnE Patent, St 50; Spring extras,
<5,,5; winter patent, $50. winter extra, $500;
winter choice, 81 - feed -four $40
FEEp-Middines S1oo tol.i0 per cwt; bran.
and shorts, s soto az golden gluten meal 81 10
TEAs-20 to 50 cents per No.
CoFFEE-lS to IS cts per 10.
/ ORANGEs-l2 Ia 50 cts. per doE.
LEMONS 10 q cts. PER doz.
KERosESE--l4o per gal.
LARD Domestic, 10 cts We lem, 6 cts.
Pure s cts.
PORK-SC.
MoLAssEs-Iure Ponce, - lnre Barhadoes
80 o.S5.
CHOICE COOKING MoLAssEs DC
DRY F1SH-Cod, 3 IA cts. per III; pollock
3 cts
OSIoNs-3 c. per 10,
EaGs-20 cts a doz.
SuCAR-Iiranulated l. pounds lfor Sl,n.
brown, 20 pounds for 81.
BUTTER-ls to 20 cts. per 10.
0Ars-Domestic, new 80 Western, SIP
New Potatoes-k 70 bu.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23

Remember and get your Paris Green
at SIMPSONS, corner druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23
when You Can Buy Mike.

Paint far less than the price of f W. De
voc & Co's-don't buy it if you want to
save money.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23

President Mckinley and Mrs. Mex n
ley and number of officials and friends
are in North Adams, Mass, for few
days. Secretary and Mrs. John d. Long
loined the party upon their arrival, and
the little city is in holiday attire. The
president Is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. b. Plunkett while in town. Mr..
Plunkett is one of the foremost manu-
lecturers 10 Massachusetts,. The pro-
gram includes croaching trip through
the Berkshire hills.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23
The Somerset Reporter,
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

n SMITH. Z. E. McNKRLIR.
10. SMITH & CO., PUBLISHERS,
,1s WATER STREET, SKoWHEGAN, ME.
aupsoRrPrIoN RArRs;-One year also; six
months, rs cts, three months, 81 cts, when
naid in advance.
Al. rs will be charged IL not paid until the
and of year.
AIM ants inserted at reasonable rates, adjusted
a. the space used, and the position given.
Pyicesquoted on application.
cards of Thanks and Resolutions of Respect
Inserted at cents per line.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23

The college year at the Maine colleges
opens under favorable auspices. The
entering classes are large-77 thus far at
Bates, 60 at Bowdon and 90 at Orono.
Somerset has one enter Bowdon, John
II. Wyman of Skowhegan; four enter
Bates, Ivan |. Felker and Harry L. Smith
OF PALMYRA, Jesse 5. Bragg of st.
Adams, Ethel B. Vickery of Pittsfeld :;
four enter The University of Maine,
Thos. A. Anderson, Robert w. Lynn of
Hsrtland, Raymond j. Mayo of North
Arson and X. Morrill, Walker of Arson.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23
SOUTH NORRIDGEWOCK



CosGREGA TIoHAL CHuRcH-Rey. J. A. Jones
pastor. strengthening service, 10 30: sun
day school. L n; \. =. :. {. f.. p n. Wednes-
DAY evenings Prayer meeting followed by a
teachers meeting
TIE CHRIsTIAs ESDEAyoR Society Of the
Congregational church-C. A Cleveland presi-
dent Belle Adams. see. and Treas Meetings
Sunday eve IN yestry
BAPTIST CnrKcH-Rev. 3. F. Turner, pastor
Sunday forming service 1890: sunday school
IL M prayer meeting, =. N.
THE CHRISTIAN ESbEAyoR Society Of the
baptist churchill Turner. Pres. Mrs. {. f.
Drew, sec MIS-. e. A. Whiting, Treas Meet
ihgs wednesday evenings IN yestry at 30.
THE NEHEMIAH SOCIETY Of the Baptist church
~ II hussey Pres. Mrs j. 7. WEIGH Sec. ;
month On call.
SOCIETIES.
LKBANos LonGE No. JIG F. K A. M.-Ceorge
y. Carr, Master {. A. Harrington, SEC +. G.
Danforth, Treas. Regular meetings Saturday
on or before the full Of the moon.
QrISEEBAssETT LODGE No 100 / o. o p
4. W. Wing Noble Grand ". +. Longley,
Sec. NJ. {. Holt, Treas. Meetings Monday eve
nings at 80.
SOMERSET LoDGE No. III RKBEKAH-Delora
Hilton, Noble Grand jeanette q. Johnson Re
cording Sec; Lillian Hall, Treas Meetings md
and 4th Friday evenings
Echo LODGE los KNIGHTS or PYTHIAs-W. N.
Murphy Chancellor; W 3. Pierce, X. Of K. &
evenings al Millers Han.
OLD POINT LODGE No sl4 I. .. G. T.-Perley
Neasey, {. 7; q. II. Jewett, SEC Lila Carr,
Treas Regular meetings Thursday evenings in
Grange Hall.
SOMERSET GRANGE No. Ia p. OF H-E. Hol-
way, aster: T. Il. Tobey. See. Eben Miller.
Treas. Meetings Thursday evenings on OF be
fore full of the moon and two weeks after at
MilleIs Hall.
BATES Posi- No. SO G. A. R.-B Is. Wells,
Commander; c. A Harrington, Adj; Herbert
f. Hale, Quartermaster. Meetings first Tues
day evenings IN Grange Hall
BATES RELIEF Corps No l4-Mrs. Lizzie b
Jones, Pres; Mrs. Mary L. Carr. Sec. Mrs.
Electa T. Tobey, Treas Meetings second and
fourth Tuesday afternoons Of each month at the
homes of the members.
THE VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SocItTY-Mrs.
~ W, Hathaway, Pres; Mrs. j. D. Ames,
Sec. Mrs. G A. Harrington Treas Meetings
first and third Frida! afternoons Of the month
OosoLA CoMMASDERY No. Gs4, L. o. G. c J
ID. Ames, Noble Commander, Mrs Caroline
Ames, Keeper of Records, L. +, Dyer, Treas
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-23
IN HUB MARKETS.
Unexpected Advance of Two
Cents a Pound For Butter.
supply of the Northern Creamery Prod
net Found to lie Light-Turtner Adj
vance Next Week Probable.

Boston Sept PA strong and buoy
ant tone dominates TIN butter market.
This causes no particular surprise.
though the advance Of cents in the
West Is a little mere than was expected.
A rise Of ! cent would be more ia the line
Of Eastern markets.
There appears 10 have been a large
shrlnkdse IN the make all over the n est
ern dairy districts, and some advance
was inevitable, as there was not enough
fresh butter To 60 around. How Ing
this VII continue it is hard to tell The
receipts Of butter for the week were
2U,iGs tubs and l9,051 boxes, a total eight
OF 5o3.93i pounds. against 6I6,ool pounds
the previous week and l,03l,4Sl pounds
Tor corresponding week last year. This
shows an increase as compared With the
week previous, but decrease as com
pared with last year. For the first two
days Of this week the receipts have run
smaller than last year.
Buyers were somewhat dazed by the
strength Of she market, and were not
prepared fer the advance Of ? cents Der
pound. Close observers could not fan
To have noticed that rise was coming.
but II was not supposed that the West
would go over IL cents, which would
give US ~ or 20-cent market here In
stead OF THIS, Mondays dispatches told
US that Chicago MAS 1919 cents, and later
Elgin vas reported at 20 cents. Along
with these comes New York at 20 cents
On the bass of these prices our market
could not be less than 20 to y cents for
fresh IL, IL IL. 1.
Was more than most buyers were willing
TO pay. After some looking around ii
was found that the supply of desirable
Noflhelh creamery WAS light and that
II could not be bought under p cents in
tubs ana - cents in boxes At thea.
prices several lots of Vermont and New
Hampshire creamery We're disposed of
Some receivers we're asking a little more.
oi COURSE jobbers will have to charge
a lttle more this week They cannot
offer nice fresh creamery under -
cents in tubs, and should get - cents or
more for boxes. These prices leave
only a small margin of profit and buy
ers Will be lucky If they do not have ia
pay more next week
Eggs were firmer, and choice fresh
Michigan sold readily at IL. cents but
fer the average Western l6 to l. cents
was top rate. large portion of the
western receipts show the effects of thu
recent hot spell, and are more or less in
1nred Fresh Eastern command Is to 10
cents and fancy new laid run higher.
Sales OF refrigerator stock at IA to IS
cents, and some held higher. The cold
storage stock was reduced last week
2924 cases and the stock on Saturday was
i6,254 cases. against 59,2SS oas.s sam
time last year. There is no material
change to note in beans, potatoes or the
various kinds OF veg tables.
The record-union., 1897-02-26
A TAILLESS ARGUMENT.

Certain parties in interest" have
sent UP protests and petitions to legis-
lators that an amendment proposed to
the humane laws OF the State, prohibit
ing the cruel practice of docking horses,
be defeated. They claim that ''sassiety''
demands the horse for certain purposes
with a stub tail pointing skywards; ;
that a great deal Of money is invest
ed in this State i'm horses of
that order, imported from Europe for
sale here; that THE docking is now done
in cottage and does not then hurt SO
much; and so on with a lot of similar
stuff in favor of depriving mans
best friend of useful member and a
defense of his body.
The amendment does not prohibit
importation or possession of docked
horses. But if the other things are
as stated, how is it that in the great
State of New York, where there is
''sassiety" also, and in Massachusetts
and numerous other States, the act Of
docking is prohibited under severe pen
altles? Are we further advanced along
civIlizing and social lines than the peo-
pie of the first State in the Union, or
than the citizens OF the old Bay State?
Not every one knows just what dock
ing is. 1t is not merely cuttlng off the
hair of the tail the length of the solid
part-,the late Humane Convention has
not asked prohibition of that, though
well it might-but it Is amputating the
solid part of the tail for some length
and tying up the stump with a rope
running through pully overhead with
a weight attached to the free end Of
the rope to keep the tail elevated. Then
the under portions of the solid part of
the stump are incised with sharp
knives and some OF the smaller cords
severed. The wounds are kept open
with the tail thus trained aloft, so that
as they heal they will fill with flesh,
and thus when after a long period the
animal is released he cannot put his
stump of tail down if he would. He
is then a nobby cob and fit for the
sports of 'Sassiety''
Yet Legislators have said that the
pressure is great from large interests
concerned" and the proposed amend
ment should therefore be defeated. 1t
Is possible. We are told, that the fate
of the Humane Conv vention bills de-
pends upon this concession being made
JTaaJ l., ,,sp
and we are curious to know what the
swentfeth win bring forth from the
womb of promise.
The record-union., 1897-02-26
Saluting a Cat.

There is at least one place in the
world where the cat was until re-
Gently held in high honor, and re-
ceived the attention due to one of so
high a station in life. That place is In
dia, where in a fortress the sentrieS
invariably used to present arms to
every cat that appeared on the scene.
The custom is accounted for by this
singular anecdote, which comes from
what appears to be good authority.
Some fifty years ago it happened that
a very high English official died in an
India fortress, at a place that is one
of the centers of Brahminic religion,
and at the moment when the news of
his death met the Sepoy guard at the
main gate black cat rushed out of it.
The superstitious guard presented
arms to the cat as a salute to the dy-
ing spirit of the powerful Englishman,
and the coincidence took a firm hold
upon the locality, that up to few
years ago neither exhortation nor or
ders could prevent Hindoo sentry at
that gate from presenting arms to any
cat that passed out at night.-Har-
per'S Round Table
The record-union., 1897-02-26
THE TRANS MISSISSIPPI ENPOSI-
TION AGAIN.

Yesterday the Record Union" gave
ample reasons why the bill to take
$4,000 from the State Treasury Of
California to boom the Omaha fair
should not receive the support of the
Legislature. We pointed out that
such expositions are merely means to
advertising. being more largely local
than otherwise, and not serving a wise
purpose in advancing California's in
terests, for one thing. among many
others, because they do not represent
the commercial value of the products
shown, the possibilities OF profit and
the hazard of production Of the things
involved and of their marketing; the
prices of lands. and the whole range Of
similar questions involved in those
considerations.
But besides these and other all-suffi-
cient reasons yesterday advanced,
there are others of high Importance
and value which must be taken into
account One of these. and it is con-
elusive of the whole matter, is that
such an appropriation. besides being
wholly inadequate in amount. will de-
stroy completely the sense of self
helpfulness among our people. The mo-
ment the State makes such appropria-
ton, there is an end to other effort for
the purpose in view, even, If for the
sake of the argument, it is conceded
.F,,T Cali af.
to contribute to Omaha such sum Of