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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-03-18
IN HUB MARK ETS.
Butter Market Remains Firm,
With Light ReceiDts.


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NJ '"e~ ''''e'P''
Lower Prices 81 Eggs---othsr Products.
bostoh' Naitn Il NJ '''I ihdihee
MAINTAINS steady tone. Recelpts con-
hnue to run smaller than last year, and
all desirable grades arr kept cleaned UP.
There is not enough trade To warrant
RI advance, and only strictly tine lots
command full prices. Buyers continue
extremely cautious. aud take only
enough to carry them along from week
to week
No material change is looked for during
the remainder Of the month but lust
as soon as supplies Increase easier
prices may be expected. Receivers keep
this point in view. and ar not disposed
to do anything that might check the free
distribution of the butter now coming
In.
From some portions of the west there
are reports of an increase i'm the milk
supply, but the increase is not general.
and severe weather and lad roads are
likely to prevent much of an increase
In the make Of butter for several weeks
to come The northern make is back
ward from the same causes. and the re-
suit Is that we are forced TO work on
short supplies.
New Hampshire and Vermont fine
creamery sold at about the same nrices
as last week. The demand was by no
means active. but finest lots were taken
at 20 to q cents, the outside for fancy
which was rather scarce Several re
enough to quote for regular. trade lots
as all sales over that price were In n
small way. still. others said that thav
could get q cents If thu butter was fine
enough. and we give a range of % To 81
cents though most sales were at the
inside figure. 1t was hard 10 pet over
81 cents for boxes.
For the finest western In assorted size
tubs 20 cents was Obtained Bast in as5
tubs sold at 10 cents. and next hest AT II
to is cents.
Cold storage stock has not attracted
much attention for several dave met
IT is owned mostly bx small doa1a,.s
who are using il in tbej,. trade and ~
does not cut much Of a figuro IN tho
market. A range Of from r. IN - cente
! may he quoted. but very Ittlo could ha
sold for over Is cents It ranees boIdare,
no uneasiness. and will not Interfere
much With the sale of fresh sl1pnIios
j The jobbfng trade was rather slack
ard although supplies Ware upht there
was enough 10 supply the wants ~ ,,oet
customers. At any rate. no higher
prices than last week we're asked. and
most sales were at % to - cents
There is no material change 70 note
In the cheese situation. Demand CON
tinues moderate and confined to lois for
current con. ,nontion eaf... ,ct,.a. 81,
make are at II to 12i. cents. and fair
to good at Il to liz cents.
The egg market is now ATTRACTING
special attention. Reeeipts have ma
terally increased. and prices have
dropped lower than AT this time Inst
year Fer sI,, hest ,yest,.,.,, II .,,,,.. ,'',
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-03-18

The injurious effect of the present
tariff law cannot be removed at ouce
even by the enactment of Il more favor
able law. There have been excessive
importations of foreign goods which
ought to have been manufactured in our
own county and these will be largely in
creased as soon as it becomes certain
that higher duties will prevail. The ell
actment of the Dngley bill is a necessity
and is the first remedy for the evils
bequeathed by the folly of Democratic
leaders.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-03-18

Bulletin No. 80, just issued from the
Maine State College experimental sta
tion. is a most valuable one for the
farmers of the State as it contains the
results of the experiments with, and
analysis of the different brands of COM
mercial fertilizers which are sold in the
State, Copies of the bulletin can be had
free by addressing the Agricultural Elk
pertinent Station, Orono, Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-03-18
Town Meetings.

JA'hN az. \. Coleman, moderator
IT, J.; Colby town clerk II. l.; Colby
H. I. Mehenney' George q. Nichols
assessors IL. L. CODY, town treasurer
Apram Newton, school committee
Dennis Tracy collector. Money was
raised ioI me loIloMing purposes fol
'''iooiN' @i''' io' "."'i pun p"S's' 9ooo
hARTLA Np-li. W stewart, modera-
tor; q, NJ, Lancey' town clerk; Il. A.
sean W. +. omliha +. A. Neooer' Sc
lectmen; Calvin Blake, town treasurer
-; r. DAVIS r. l.. Dyer Dome NJ
Elliott sehooi committee {. Blake, col
rector. Money was raised lor me Iol-
lowing purposes; FOR s1hol ls' Sl7BOO ;
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-03-18

Consolidation is the order of the day
in Rockland with newspapers. The
Courier-Gazette, Tribune and Uniof
Times have been combined in one paper
with the name Of the first and is tC
be issued semi-weekly, Wednesday and
Saturday. w. O. Fuller, Jr., is to be
the editor, with George w. Thomas and
John w. Fish as associates. The new
Courier Gazette will have large orcula
ton and under Mr.. Fuller's direction
must be a lively and valuable paper in
its large field. 1t is hereafter to indulge
in the luxury of politics of the Republi-
can persuasion. Success to the new
Courier Gazette.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-03-18

Delegations from towns and cities o.
Maine, are called to meet at WaterVlle
Monday, March 18th inst, to formally
organize the Christian Civic League oil
Maine, and to elect required officers
The committee issuing the call is made
up of Rev. A. T. Dunn, Rev. Or. G. D.
b. Pepper and Rev. W. F. Berry of Wa.
terville. A constitution has been formu-
lated and circulars sent out to all parts
OF the State. The purposes enumerated
are to educate the people ia all that per-
tans to good citizenship; to arouse and
maintain throughout the State rever-
ence for law; to secure the enactment of
the best possible laws, their impartial
execution, and the choice of competent
officials to that end. These certainly
are worthy objects.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-03-18

There are said to be 10000 applicants
for the 22s consulate positions in the
Gift of the administration at Washing
ton. The successful ones must pass a
rigid examination. The outlook is not
alluriug for those who would serve the
country in foreign lands.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-03-18

We offer the SOMERSET REPORTER and
the BOsToN EVENING TRAVELLER both,
one full year to one address, for $40,
in advance.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-03-18

Boston, March l5.-Rev. Or. b. +.
Hamilton, pastor Of the Eliot Congre-
gatiunal church, has res .gned after a
pastorate of - years The chief reason
expressed for his resignation is the
necessity for rest Fl ON work
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-03-18

Washington, March l.. - President
Mckinley has issued an order that the
road back OF the White House and run
ming through the White House grounds
be restored 10 its former function as a
public thoroughfare. II is part of the
presidents grounds and is subject 10 his
orders Up u within the last four years
1t has always been open To the use Of the
public During the excepted period the
grounds Were given over to the use If
the Cleveland children. and the gates
We're closed Il the general public. Dur
ing tho past administration the only
times The grounds We're open to the pull
lie We're on Easter Mondays for egg rall-
ing, and On Saturdays, when the marine
band cav its concerts.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-03-18

The free list in the Dngley bill is a
large one, including paper stock c: every
kind, wood, logs, round aud unmanu-
featured timber, including pulp and fire.
wood. etc. The bill as a whole is not as
high a protective measure as the Nc.
kinley law. 1t is only sufficient to
yield the necessary revenues to run the
government but yet it will doubtless be
vigorously fought by the opposition.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-03-18

fore fun Of the moon ana TWO weeks aiter al
MilleI's Hall.
BATES Posr No. 5s g.. \. Steward wiae
Gommanderi {. a. Harrington, Adi Hertert
L. Hale Quarteuna~ter Meetings second Tue
day evenings III Grange Hal.
BATES RfLlff CofIs V. l4-Hlr-. Lizzie 3.
Electa Z. Toby Treas Meetings second ami
| fourth TUESDAY Afternoons of each month al tho
homes OF the members.
THE VILLAGE INrHoVrNrsT socitTy-Nrs.
/ J, W. Hathaway. Pres Miss Etta Iauforth,
| Sec. Mrs. {. 4. Harrington Treas Meetings
first and third FRIDAY afternoons of the month
OosoLA CoNNANutil ". 81. L. O. 6. C
d. Ames, Mobile CON uanaef. MR. Caroline
Ames, Keeper OF Fcct Tl-3 J.. j.. Dyer, Treas
The Y l. 5. which meets with Mrs.
O. +. Hall tomorrow afternoon. March
10, will have for their subject Celeb
rites" and will treat il i'm novel Wv.
Each lady IS requested 10 wear the por.
trait of au author or aly celebrated per
son and give a quotation from the author
or some description Of the person whom
she represents. Those Who wish may
further represent the person Of note hy
the mode OF dress.
Lucy Judkins has been clerkiug il the
Boston store this week.
Steadfast Lodge ]. .. Il. T. of Starks
fhis eY ist,o1 - 's'' IN l VIII '.'o- =
''''' '''''e'
On Friday evening Of last week Som
erset Rchekah Lodge had The pleasure Of
entertaining forty sisters and brothers
from W mona Lodge ot Athens also tour
IRON dtolh Emerald Lodge oil North Arson.
me evening "aS pleasihI ~ passed u
and roc ct ,m, hona %it ,''n5 lnss
1900 -, "a ,'i1.l 9
eleven. upon the drpsrfure Of the
visitors. We hone for many more such
pleasant occasions. \ special ear vas
run for the convenience af tho visitor.
The Young ladies who are about 10
form Themselves into the srei.tv nf I'm
Kings Daughters viii meet at the resi-
deuce OF Mrs. J. F. FRYE Saturday Tor
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-03-18

The dsgraceful fight between Ftz-
simmons and Corbet which came eff
under the protection of Nevada officials
yesterday, at Carson in that State, was
won by Fltzsimmons in the l4th round
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-03-18

Imports of wool in ls96 were three
times as great AS IN 1893 under the Me-
kinley law, while imports of wooden
goods were more than twice as great in
pounds. This excess of Importation of
these articles accounts for our diminish
ed fiocks aud suspension of numerous
wooden mills.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-03-18

The situation in Crete Is not improved.
The powers have blockaded the ports of
the island and will proclaim autonomy.
Greece says it is too late for this to pa CT
fy the island, and war seems imminent
between Greece aud Turkey on the Mace
DOMAIN frontier.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-03-18

President Mckinley moves very de-
liberately in making official appoint
ments. On Monday however he sent
to the Senate nominations as fol
lows To be ambassadors extraordinary
and plenipotentiary of the United States
John Hay of the District of Columbia,
to Great Britain; Horace Porter of New
York, to France; Henry White of Rhode
Island, to be secretary of the embassy of
the United States to Great Britain.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-03-18

The jury returned verdict of $500
damage, for the plaintiff in the case
brought by ex-Deputy Sheriff McNalley
of Clinton vs.. The Kennebee journal for
libel in publishing certain statements in
connection with the arrest of Foster
Nelson. Much interest was manifest in
the case here and considerable surprise
expressed at the verdict. The defend
ants will carry the case to the law court.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-03-18
The Somerset Reporter,
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

- s,,,ru E. e. McNEELIE
10. SMITH & CO., PUBLISHERS,
40 WATER STREET, SkOWHEdAN, ME
srpscRIPrIoN RATEs;-One year $1.50; six
,nonths, rs cts, three months, 81 cts, when
Al X will be charged il not paid until the
end OF year.
ADVERTISEMENTS; business and legal adver-
.,.n, snts inserted at reasonable rates, adjusted
10 the space used, and the position given
Pricesauoted on application.
Cards of Thanks and Resolutions OF kespeei
Inserted at cents per line.
urrpRKp AS SECOND GLASS MAIL MATTER,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-03-18

xrruaxp AS SECOND cLAss MAIL MATTER,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
THEIR CLOSING EXERCISE.
The Boys OF the Male Orphan Asylum Free
From Their studies.


The closing exercises of a successful
school year at the Male orphan Asy-
lum took place yesterday afternoon at
8 o'clock.
There were present DR.. ". ". Parker
and Messrs. George w. Anderson. II. ..
Hutzler. 5. :. P. Patteson. and 7. l.. Al
friend. of the Board OF Directors. who
thoroughly enjoyed and participated in
the exercises.
Mrs. Gill. Of course. was present. and
beamed proudly upon her numerous
charges, whose educational year was end
ed.
The following programme was carried
out:
Re~citatlon-"The Soldlers'-Geo. Thack-
Concert Reading. the School.
Re~citation-"The Best Beauty"-Earlie
Brooks.
Solo-"My Trundle Bed"-Clinton West.
Recitation-"Young School ~Boys"-John
Rutledge.
Glad Notes Of Joy. Full Chorus.
Reading-"The Orphan Boys School,
Arthur Moore.
Reports. by Mr.. VIM. II. Henson.
Rewards. by Mr.. H.. s.. Hutzler.
Cheer Up. Chorus.
DIR. Parker's remarks 10 the boys were
appropriate and encouraging. He was
followed by Messrs. Alfriend, Patterson.
Anderson and Hutzler.
The boys. upon request. sang MY
Country. 'Tis of Thee" following IL with
the "Lor : Prayer which they chanted.
The following received Rewards OF
Merit:
Cary Whltlow. Herbert S~teinbach.
Clarence Lunsford. ST. Julian Smith.
John Lodge. Frank Willetts. DousNs
Blankenshio. Eddie Hall. Willie Weeks.
Arthur Moore. George Thacker. Erie
Brooks. Erie Fitch. Ned Harris. Willie
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
uORE or THE TRUSTEES.
Chemistry Course Extended. and
cation Discussed.

The Board Of Trustees continued their
session at the college yesterday morning.
meeting at 10 O'Clock. A good deal OF
the time during which the board was III
session was consumed i'm a discussion OF
the bylaws, in which some minor changes
were made.
The board decided to add another years
course to the School Of Chemistry max
the the course two years instead OF one,
as heretofore. The second years course
will comprise mineralogy and geology.
This action was taken as a result OF a
recommendation made by the Professor
of Chemistry. DR.. Hunter. who will also
have charge of the additional course.
A series of resolutions were adopted,
expressing the boards appreciation OF the
work of Professor 4. NJ. Carroll. of the
Chair Of Greek. during his two years
connection with the college. and setting
forth the boards recognition or Dr. Car
rolls high scholarship.
Steps were taken to secure a Professor
of Greek to succeed DR.. Carroil. Inc
secretary will advertise that the chair IS
vacant. and such applications as are sub
mitted for the position will he acted upon
bv the board at a called meeting 10 be
held later i'm the summer.
4 communication from the Woman's
College was received. asking for the APP
pointment of a committee to confer with
a similar committee from that institute
ton looking 10 utilization. The discussion
Of this matter was spirited. but from
what passed 1t Is very improbable that
the union of colleges will take place for
some time at least.
The board directed that the considera-
ton of a resolution looking to co-educa-
ton at the college be postponed until
their semi-annual meeting next February.
Plans were adopted FOR next year, con-
sisting OF better equipment for the stu
dents accommodation, and a broader adj
vancement OF the work Of the college.
Special mention was made of Student
O. l.. owens the acting physical director,
and thanks were rendered TO Senator
Martin. Congressman Lamb. Hon. Taze-
well Elicit. and Hon. J. /. NJ. Curry for
their efforts in behalf Of the college bill
now before Congress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
THE SPERM WHALE.
Some Interesting Facts About This Mon
ster of the Sea.

ater of the Sea.
The common sperm whale. or cachalot.
has a very wide geographical range; II is
said that il inhabits all seas except those
near the poles. 1t is much sought after
because 1t furnishes us with spermaceti.
ambergris and much fine oil.
AS a rule 1t is from 70 TO SO feet In
length. Its head is immense. being equal
to one-half Of the entire bulk OF the AMI
NAL ard more than one-third OF its length.
The right side OF the head and nose Is
occupied by a cartilaginous, triangular
shaped cavity, called by whalers the
case" which is the main receptacle for
spermaceti. The case is divided into
compartments communicating with each
other, and it often contains as much az
ten large barrels of spermaceti.
Though the head is large and clumsy
looking. II does not impede the whales
movements in the least. for IT raises its
head above the surface OF the water when
swimming and keeps IL above when at
rest.
It Is not very we'll known OF what use
the spermaceti is to the whale. except that
II give bouyancy to the fore part of the
body. Ambergris Is a fragrant. waxy Sc
erection. II is a gray substance. and when
heated or dissolved In alcohol gives out
a peculiar. agreeable odor exceedingly
diffusive. 1t also has the power OF In
creasing the odor OF other perfumes.
Often II is found floating on the sea or
lying on the sea coast and is value az
about s. an ounce.
Sperm whales traverse the seas I'm hers
called schools or pods by whalers.
Five hundred or more nave been seen I'm
a single School" following a leader.
whose duty seems TO be to keep a close
lookout for danger; in case Of threatened
harm he sounds an alarm by a p~eculia,
roar.-Philadelphia Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
THE DISTINCTIONS IUIBDfD ID.
Honors to the ~Sub-Juniors, Juniors and
Intermediates.

"
The exercises at Richmond College yes
terday at L o'clock consisted of the pre-
presentation of distinctions i'm the sub
Junior. the junior. and the intermediate
classes. The exercises were entirely in
formal and were attended only by a
number OF the Students and friends of
the college.
on the rostrum several members Of the
faculty occupied seats, and President
Boatwright appeared in the conventional
cap and gown.
Preliminary To the reading of the m
President Boatwright announced that 1t
had not been generally understood mat
the occasion was intended TO be public.
and an impression had prevailed that
only the students were expected TO De
present. For this reason the audience
WAS much smaller than IL would other
wise nave been. Then a large number
Of the students had returned 10 their
homes. and some had retired 10 the shades
~ country resorts, while a number had
left for Europe.
The Old World. he added. had been quite
\ heavy tax on the college, and the
Queens Jubilee was II of the attrac-
tions the college had TO contend with at
this meeting.
President Boatwright then explained
that those whose names would be read
as having received distinctions In me
various classes were required TO make
scyentv-nye per cent. during the session
or half-session. according as the distinc-
tons were awarded.
After an announcement from Dr.. owen.
expressing the regrets Of the Trustees
that they would be unable 10 attend 'he
exercises. owing TO the fact that they
were still engaged In the transaction OF
business. the President read the names
of those who received the distinction as
above Indicated. These names nave al
ready been published in The Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
IN 4BINDONFD NINE.
One Man Made n Fortune Out OF it Over
Forty Years AGO.

Far UP on the left shoulder Of Bald
mountain is the old Higgenbottom mine.
II is an old mine. so old and so long aban-
doned that even local tradition concerning
II is very hazy. There is an old trail lead
ing down from il. dim and hardly trace
able. bearing e~asterly and north around
Black Top. and out over Nj Wot hill.
over this trail. ii is said. ore came Town,
hundreds Of tons Of IL. and by OK teams
was dragged over the rough country 20
miles to the smelter at Central city.
In those days 1t cost $50 a ton TO smelt
ore. $50 more to freight it in, $40 to pack
it down the trail. $40 to mine 1t. and yet
they say this old man Higgenbottom
made a fortune from the mine and lived
in affluence all his remaining days.
All this was over forty years ago. while
yet Denver was a sheep pasture, and
the great mines like the Nj Wot, Utica,
Dew Drop and Star. that have since made
the reputation of Ward, were undreamed
of. All these years the old mine. despite
its traditions. has lain untouched. high
up among the almost perpetual SHOWS,
its shafthouse of logs standing stiftly
against the winds and its old shaft filed
to the collar with perpetual ice. Few
people visit il. Few people even know
of its existence. and II is only recently
that your correspondent went upon the
ground. for rumor has II that the old
mine is TO be brought to life. 1t Is a
slightly spot. Behind 1t rises the snowy
range. before ii the endless foothills.
There is something impressive in It's splen-
did isolation. To the east and north
Ward nestles far below. while directly
before. in perfect descending line. are
the many dumps marking the projected
course Of the great adit tunnel. at whose
mouth Camp Frances seems to stand
like a cluster OF hives. Elsewhere moth
ing Of life-snow. endless snow. and init
less waste Of mountain.-Denver Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
Grand Fourth-of-Juiy Excursion To West
Point. Va. via southern Hallway.
The southern RaiIway has arranged .

The Southern Railway has arranged TO
run a Grand Excursion from Richmond
TO West Point and return Monday. July
5th. The train will leave Richmoud.
Southern Railway Depot. virginia street,
$50 A NJ, returning. leave West Point
about 6 p. ". They have secured the
grounds and pavilion adjoining the Ter
minal Hotel. and now have a large force
Of hands al West Point putting new moor
in the pavilion and making other neces-
sary repairs. and will arrange everything
TO make the day comfortable and pleasant
for the Fourth of July Excursion. Ihey
have also built a new board walk project
ing into the river 10 be used by the bath
ers. and sufficient bathing suits will be on
hand for those who want 10 take a dlp.
They have also secured an elegant band
Of music 10 accompany the train. and
will furnish music during the day az
West Point for dancing. This will no
doubt be one Of the grandest excursions
OF the season. n all who 30 can lest
assured of having a good time.
ju23-eod .jlyi
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
ENJOYABLE Picnic.

The Sabbath school Of Beth Ahaba syn
agogue enjoyed a days outing at Phov-
idence Forge yesterday.
Seven coaches Of the c. and o. were
well filed with the excursionists and left
the depot at 8 o'clock in the morning.
DR.. r. y. Calisch and Mr.. Marx Gunst
wero prominent in the excursions ar
rangements.
Another train left the city at $3.50 T.. NJ.
bearing friends OF the young people who
managed to put in the rest of the day
pleasantly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
Week End Rates Out OF Richmond on the
Southern Railway.

The Southern Railway announces for
the summer season "A rate OF one fare
for the round trip from Richmond TO
Keysville and all intermediate stations.
tickets TO be sold Saturday and Sunday
of each week, good TO return following
Monday.
The Southern has also authorized a
rate Of 500 Richmond to West Point.
Va, and return. tickets to be sold each
Saturday and Sunday during the summer
good to return following Monday. thereby
enabling Richmord people 10 the nearest
point TO salt water from Richmond 10
spend Sunday.
These tickets can be obtained at depot
ticket. office. Southern Railway depot.
foot Of Virginia street.