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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-10-28

BUCKET PUMP OPERATED BY WINDMILL.
Windmills are also used, but owing to
their varying speed are not preferred
for the purpose.
A modification of the common Per
sian wheel used to a small extent for
irrigation is the form in which the
buckets, instead of moving freely up
ward, pass through a pipe or long
rectangular box in which they fit quite
closely. Instead of being of bucket form
they may be fiat and are then known as
flights. "
BY far the greater number of ordina-
ny pumps may be classed under the
head of piston or plunger. These are
tho kind ordinarily employed with q
windmill. They depend for their action
upon two or more valves and upon the
lifting or displacing of the water by the
alternate forward and back, or in and
out, movement of the piston rod. These
pumps are too we'll known to require
description. Their cost is as varied as
their size and intrioacy and can best be
ascertained by each individual consult
ing for himself the nearest dealer or the
cataloguesof well known manufacturers.
For irrigation such pumps are driven
by windmills, by steam engines or by
gasoline or hot air motors, and in some
instances, notably in the vicinity of
Grand Junction, Colo, and on the va
kima river in Washington, by water
wheels. Although widely known and
yon aro I W uoad for rurn ,,;po vat for mn .
poses of irrigation they are apparently
being supplanted to considerable ex-
tent by valveless pumps, such as the
Persian wheel type or the centrifugal
form.
The centrifugal pumps possess ap adj
vantage not only in being valveless, and
therefore less liable to injury by sand
and floating obstacles, but also in the
fact that they run continuously in one
direction and do not have the reciprocal
ing motion of the various forms of
plunger, The principle of their action
is that of rapidly whirling body
throwing objects from its surface.
Blades of suitably proportional fans are
caused to revolve rapidly in the water,
and the masses thrown away are con-
fined in box or pipe in such manner as
to be forced upward or outward, their
place being supplied by succeeding
quantities. These pumps are designed
not only for purposes Of lifting water,
but even for transporting mud. sand and
gravel. AS rule they are driven by
steam power. as their efficiency depends
upon the rapidity Of motion. Some
forms of centrifugal pump, however,
have been designed for use with horse
power and even for windmills
Closely related to the centrifugal
pumps are various forms of rotary water
engines, in which the moving parts, in
stead Of traversing forward and back
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-10-28
Farmers Institute.

A Farmers Institute was held at Fair
field Center, Oct. %, by invitation of
Victor Grange. The day was one OF the
finest and a large and appreciative
audi. nee composed OF the representative
farmers of Fairfield and adjourning
towns was in attendance. The meeting
was presided over by S. II. Goodwin,
member of the board of agriculture from
Somerset Co.
The morning session WAS occupied by
Sec. McKeen who gave his instructive
lecture on "Corn, its history, uses,
varieties, methods of cultivation and
comparative values" which was deliver
ed in his usual attractive style.
At the opening OF the afternoon ses-
sion Mr.. Ames of Unity, who had on ex-
hibition some fine specimens OF potatoes,
WAS called upon to give his methods OF
raising, the principle features OF which
were liberal dressing, good culture, the
preparation of tn seed by the use OF
corrosive sublimate and prevention OF
rust and rot by the use OF Bordeaux
mixture.
Prof, Chas. Woods of Orono. spoke on
the "Expcriment Station and its relation
to AGRICULTURE. He reviewed the his
tory OF Ine e8peTlmen stdtlohi Iln
origin in Germany, aud its growth in
A merica, the work in the different de-
partments, and the advantages OF dis
coveries already made and possibilities
for the future.
He also gave a brief history OF the
University OF Maine and its work and in
closing made a strong plea for the better
education of farmers and farmers sons
and daughters.
The next speaker was Mr.. 7, B.
Terry of Ohio on INCREASING fertility
by clover growing. Mr.. Terry gave an
account Of the habits Of the different
grasses and the results of long expert
ence in this method of culture, subject
which is claiming much attention from
farmers.
At the evening session Mr.. Terry
spoke on the "Wife's Share making a
strong argument in favor of an equal
partnership between the husband and
wife in the affairs and profits Of the
farm and household.
The sessions were interspersed with
music by local talent and dinner and sup
per were served 10 Grange Hall.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-10-28
A MANURE SHED.
what Pennsyivania Farmers Say About
Keeping Manure Under Cover.

What Peunsylvania Farmers Say Abont
Keeping Manure Under Cover.
Four Pennsylvania farmers express
themselves concerning manure sheds in
the columns OF The Rural New Yorker.
A correspondent from Belleville believes
that the practice of keeping manure I'M
der cover is a good one. His experience
with stable manure eonvinces him that
the uncovered manure pile is a source
of loss to the farmer.
A farmer writing from Chester coun
ty tells that almost all the bank barns
in southeastern Pennsylvania now have
an "overshoot' for straw above and
shelter for stock and manure below.
Another correspondent in Chester coun-
ty heard from said: "There need be no
question about the value of a large
shed at the barn for the protection Of
the manure and stock. II there is no
shed, the cows ought to be kept in the
stable most Of the time, and the manure
hauled to the field as fast as made Haul.
ing manure in winter through snow
drifts or rain and soft ground is not
good practice for this latitude. The
very best plan is to have sufficient she'd
ding to cover all manure wheeled from
the stables, with some open yards be-
sides -
From Northampton county came the
following
Manure such as generally seen in the
barnyards of Pennsylvania composed OF
CT nd al 10
cleanings, will require the ordinary
rainfall to keep it at a proper moisture
for decomposition. A roof would be det-
rimental to this class of manure. How
ever, there should be great care that no
water from roofs or any other source be
allowed to run on and leach through it.
Manure composed mostly of stable drop
pings, if to be kept length Of time,
can be kept under cover if kept moist
with water or stable drainage; if not
kept at the proper moisture, it is far
better to pile i'll compact heap outside.
A covered barnyard invites an unprof-
fitable condition to the farm. 1t should
never be the question how to store ma
nure, but how to apply it, always re-
membering that manure is worth more
when first made than it will ever be
worth again and should be applied di-
rect from the stables or at the earliest
possible time when it can be utilized.
The strawstack should not be fea
ture of the barnyard, as straw has a
commercial and feed value in excess Of
the manurial value and should be util-
lied in the most profitable way. Instead
of covering the barnyard, where the Ill
innate object is profit it would be ad-
visable to build a shed and buy potash,
phosphoric acid and nitrogen in its com
mercial form and mix especially for
each crop to supplement the manure,
and the profit will be reality.
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The Dairy Outlook.

With the improvement in general bust
ness, better prices for dairy products may
be looked for. That there is an improve
ment in business circles is evident in many
directions. For one thing in the farmers
interests, stock of all kinds, if not actually
advancing in price, is held at higher figures
than three months ago, and farmers inclin-
ed to hold on to their stock, as hay is
plenty, and the outlook they think is for
better prices in the near future.-.HaSS.
R0HehDdH.
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ThIngs That Arc Told.

Long Island farmers are rejoicing in
large crop Of potatoes, with good
prices assured. A fine celery crop is in
prospect.
The San Jose scale is proving very
injurious to fruit trees and nursery stock
in many parts of the middle and eastern
states heretofore free from it,
AS reported in The New England
Homestead the Jersey sweet potato crop
is large and the quality good from an
acreage smaller than that of 1895.
One Of the most satisfactory crops Of
cigar leaf tobacco, taking the country
as whole and excluding New Eng
land has been raised the past season,
according to The American Agricultur-
list.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-10-28
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

Whereas, Lena b. Corson Of Bingham, In the
County Of Somerset aud State of Maine, by her
mortgage deed dated July thirteenth A. ID. 1895,
and recorded in Somerset Co. Registry of Deeds,
Vol 231, page 40, conveyed TO Phineas L. Hilton,
OF whose last will and testament the undersigned
Edna r. Hilton is executrix, certain lot or par
Gel of land In said bingham with the buildings
thereon and described as follows, to wit Being
part of lot No in the nrst range of lots in
said Bingham, beginning at a stake and stone
on the south line OF the farm formerly owned by
H. y Blunt at the corner of land formerly owned
by Se.all Baker thence south by said Bakers
line ten rods to land formerly owned by @. M.
Baker, thence westerly by said Bakers line TO
the county road TO maple tree near point Of
ledge thence northeasterly by said road to the
aforesaid Blunt farm and thence easterly by said
line 10 irst named bound, containing one-half
acre more or less and whereas the condition of
said mortgage has been broken, now therefore
by reason of the breach Of the condition thereof
|, Rs execntTiI aforesaid claim foreclosure of
said mortgage.
October 6. 1897. 3w AZ
EDNA b. HILTON.
EIecutrix Of the last will and testament OF
Phineas p. Hilton.
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',;E"AS:esspS
PUMPS FOR IRRIGATION.

Some of the lost Widely Employed Mech
anisEns Described.
The Persian wheel. or bucket pump,
although of great antiquity, is used in
many localities. These wheels, or buck.
st pumps, as now used for irrigation
consist OF an endless chain of small
buckets extending down into the we'll
and up vertically to the height which
water must be delivered to flow out to
the land The buckets. descending emp.
ty and ascending filled, are discharged
at the highest point. The machinery
for raising them may be driven either
by horsepower or by steam engines.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-10-28

Maine Farmer: A rural editor who re-
Gently published an editorial urging the
people to help build up their town by
making all their purchases at the home
stores was rewarded by the receipt of a
"letter of thanks" from one of the mer-
chants. But-to the EDITORS amazement,
the ''prin,ed letterhead" upon which the
communication was written bore the i'm
print of an out Of town printing establish
ment! We have all been there. It's the
duty OF the press to boom the town, but
those who reap the gain are very lokely to
send their dollars outside.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-10-28

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson says
that within ten years this country will
be exporting sugar. 1t is bold predic-
ton, as foreign sugar costs us 500, 900
600 year, but much more wonderful
events have occurred within the last
decade.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-10-28

Boston Journal: Senator Cullom has
investigated the workings of the personal
baggage clause of the new tariff during
his tour abroad. He finds that foreign
shopkeepers are the only persons who
seem to be seriously disconnected by it,
and he believes that it has come to stay.
So it has. The repeal of this provision
for fair play coul never be carried through
either Republican or Democratic Con
press.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-10-28
Collectors Advertisement of Sale
of Lands of Nonresident owners

bTAIE OF MAINE.
Unpaid taxes on lands situated in the town
of 5tarks, in the County OF Somerset, for the
year 1895.
The following list OF taxes on real estate OF
non resident owners in the town of Starks
for the year 1895, committed TO me for collec
ton for said town on the first day OF June,
1895, remain unpaid and notice Is hereby
given that II said taxes, interest and charges
are not previously paid so much of the real
estate taxed as is sufficient aud necessary to
pay the amount due therefor. including inter
est and charges, viii be sold at public auction
at town house in said town, on he first Mon
day OF December, 1897. at niue O'Clock A. NJ.
Name q owner, Timothy spnney.
Description OF property, Nathaniel Folsom
Farm
Amount of tar due. including interest and
charges. five dollars and City cents.
october 18th, 1881 3w42
town OF StRrks
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-10-28

In bulletin from the Ontario Farm
ers' institute is depicted round stave
silo Is feet in diameter and "a feet
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-10-28

The newspapers report that two hun
bred leading farmers in Alabama have
pledged themselves to SOW from five to
20 bushels of wheat this fall as the basis
of making the state self supporting next
year In the matter of white bread. II
our own farmers would do this in regard
to wheat. they would become independent
of western farms and then If they would
go few steps farther and agree to each
raise pair OF steers our people would not
have to buy western beef and we could,
moreover. have surplus OF considerable
magnitude to ship to Boston, where fresh,
well finished. juicy, nearby beef cattle al
ways command a good price BANGOR
Commercial
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-10-28

ward the length of the cylinder, revolve
around in it or in several portions of
cylinders lying side by side. These also
depend for efficiency upon rapid motion
and are so constructed that ordinary
muddy water does not iniure them.
Besides the types described there are
a number Of hydraulic engines, such as
rams or modified siphons, which depend
for their efficiency upon the m omentum
of column of water suddenly brought
to rest The ramming force of this large
column sends forward small part Of
the total amount to a higher elevation
than that of the source Of the main sup
ply These devices are useful wherever
they can be installed, but they only de-
liver from one seventh to tenth or
less Of the water which falls from
higher to a lower elevation, and they
have therefore limited use
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-10-28

For cold in the head try box of
SIMPSONS cold tablets only 10c at
Simpsons.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-10-28

What is a hardy rose bush2'' at IS one that
doesn't mind your wife pulling it up by the
roots every few days to see II il has begun to
grow yet"
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STRAYED.

Came into my enclosure Oct. 10, South Down
Buck, black nose and legs. Owner can have
the same by proving property and paying for
this advertisement and expense OF keeping.
East Madison, Oct. rs 8w4S
FRED BROWN
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For Over Fifty Years.

MRS. WINsL"w's SOOTHING SYRUP has beer
used for over fifty Years by millions OF moth
ers for their children while teethinK, with
perfect success. II 500 thes the child ssftens
the gums. allays all pain, cures wind collie and
is the best remedy for DiarrhoeA. IL will re.
lieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
sold by Druggists in every part OF the world
Twenty five cents n bottle. Be sure and A.
for Mrs Winslow's Soothing syrup" and
take no other kind. I've
Sprockets; Say, DeRims do you keep cool
on your wheelp De Rims: Keep coolf OrdinAr.
lily, yes. WhyY Sprookets: on anyone should
keep cool on an ice wagon.
Do you scratch and scratch and wonder what :
the matter Doans Ointment will instantly
relieve and permanently cure any itchy disease
of the skin, no matter of how long standing
Father; believe Charlie HuEgem called to
see you last nightY
Daughter Yes, papa, he did.
Father; It's strange you didn't have the
lamp turned up so he could.
1t Is not remedy put up by any Tom Dick
or Harry II Is compounded BY expert plarrna-
cists. Ely Bros offer 10 cent trial size Ask
your druggist Full size Cream Balm 90 cents
We mail II.
ELY BROS, SO Warren ST n. Y. CITY.
Since 1851 have been a great sufferer from
catarrh. tried Elys Cream Rain and to all
which had long suffered are gOne.-W. J.
Buffalo, n. Y.
"How does your lawn mower rum" inquired
the good -natured man, looking over the fence
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and The Somerset Reporter, one year for
81. 80 in advance.
The Wool Record is the only national
wool organ and covers the wool industry
from the raising of the sheep to the SELL
ing OF the manufactured article 1t is
published weekly at New York and the
regular price is $500 a year. Its market
reports are full and complete and its
Sheep Breeders Talk alone are worth 10
times the price of the paper
Sample copies on application
We heartily recommend this combna-
ton to our subscribers
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Twenty-Five.
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won't underbid some
other concern IN or
der to get it, who IS
now doing your work
if they are doing it at
a fair and reasonable
price.
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Keep Sheep and
Get Rich
THE WOOL RECORD
Tolls You How To DO II.
Tolls You How To Do IT,

By special arrangement we offer to
our readers
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al hope you appreciate the fact. sir, that
in marrying my daughter you marry a large
hearted, generous girl"
IL do, sir with emotion), and hope she in =
herits those qualities froa her father" -
az was troubled with that dreadful disease
called dropsy swooen from head to foot Bur
dock Blood Bitters has completely cured me. II
Is most wonderful medicine" Joseph Herick
Linwood Ont.
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1926.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-13
Among our COTTON wen.

Weather in the cotton belt clear.
Liverpool reported sales 10000 bales
spot cotton Yesterday at unchanged
prices, against 5000 last year. The con
rtaot market declined one point on old
quiet.
Future contracts in New Orleans de-
cined partially one point, closing steady
May 7.O6 10 7.OI: August I.05 to 7.06, Dc
tober &c to CIR; sales $4,000 bales.
Receipts at u. S. ports yesterday were
S,G06 bales. against 1864 bales last year
and 20,6O5 bales in 1895
The spot and future markets in New
Orleans were without change yestcr-
day.
New Orleans receipts to-day are esti-
mated ut $500 to $500 bales, against
5.ei2 bales last year and 1896 bales in
1898.
Stocks at the five leading interior
towns have decreased so far this weel,
1866 bales against A.1S7 last year and
1872 in 1895.
The Cotton Exchange in Liverpool will
pc closed 10Th, 18th, 10Th ana goth Good
Friday and Easter. New York will be
closed Good Friday and Easter, 10th and
18th April.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-13
RHUN'Tl;itSyLl.HE.

Rev. r. w. Webb had large congrc-
cation to hear him Sunday night.
Miss Lille Nichols. Of Hickory Ground
Norfolk county. is visiting her aunt
Mrs. G. l.. Guynn, on Central avenue
Politics are represented as getting &c
quite high degree OF warmth in Tan
ner's Creek district
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephenson are sick in
bed at their home on Johnson avenue
Mr. and Mrs. G. w. Jennings child
GreenViiic, is under considerable com
plant at their residence on Johnson
avenue.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-13
NORTH CAROLINA

to Washington. When asked what the
people in his state are talking about he
replied: Not any politics; nothing but
cotton. know Il great crop is going to
BE planted"
STOP POOLING THE PEOPLE
Editor Hal AVER. Of Senator Buffers
paper, was asked to-day how the politi-
cal situation appeared TO him. He re-
piled that he most earnestly hoped
there would be no political talk before
June l. 1898. Lets stop fuoing the
people" said he. When asked who had
fooled" them he replied: THE Demo-
Gratis and Populists don't fool anybody.
They give facts" He was asked How
about the Republicans?" and said:
They promised prosperity. but haven't
seen it. l haven't seen that Mckinley
wave yet. / have had on my bathing
suit and life prcscrver, but haven't yet
had my foot off the ground"
The state cntomologiSt discovers the
dreaded san lose peach scab at Bitt-
more and Tryon. ana also discovers
peach ''yellows" At Try0n. The pests
are worse in the latter place than else
where.
Spencer Blackburn, speaker pro ten
Of the lower House, left to day for
Washington. He says he is sure he will
be Assistant United States Attorney
OF the western district
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the air brakes and jumped Many or
he paSsengcrS OH the Florida train
were thrown from their seats but none
OF them was hurt. The two express
cars on that train were shattered into
hundreds Of pieces. soon after the ac-
cident the postal car Of the local caught
lire, but by the use Of chemicals ihe
flames were eXtinguished
Postal Clerk BENTON met With n hor-
rhlc death. His legs were pinoned so
close 10 the boiler Of one OF the locomo-
yves mat lie was burned and Scaldcd
ny the heat and steam. He begged
piteously TO his rescuers TO cut off his
legs and cNtricate him. Although ey-
cry effort was made to release him it
was an hour and half before he was
taken out. He lived but fifteen minutes
longer
Fireman Donaldson and Mr.. Eudv
were found in the centre OF the wreck
me wounded are being cared for in this
city. United States Senator Money and
Cen Julio Sanguily were passengers on
the Florida train. but neither was hurt
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ED ENI<pN.


Edenton n. c., April 12.-fSnccioN-
Bariow's Ministries arrived here Sat,,r.
DAY noon IN their private car and at $50
,. m; gave an open air concert and
paraaeq me streets. At night, as ad-
VeiiiScd, lhey gave 4 performance at
kea Opera House to good sized audi
shee, Which they succeeded in pleasing,
Judging by the laughter and applause ~
same.
several Masons Of our town attended
me funeral Of Mr.. Stokes at HEREFORD
sunday afternoon. the deceased being q
member OF that order.
Ar, y. T.. Byrd. optician and ieweler,
bond & Jones and will open shop
there shortly.
Mr. T.. a. White proprietor OF the
faY View, is making prepare tons for
the enlargement Of same. He Will add
another story and otherwise improve It.
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SHIPPING NEWS.
tConciuded from Seventh Pase.)

Tug Asher J. Hudson, Williams. Bal
timore, with barge Daisy Bell Minnie
Smitheis, and schooners Robert Hea,ey,
Daniel Hastings, and cleared for Balti-
more with barge Glide
CLEARED.
Schr. Lydia II. Roper, Hanson, New
Nork, with lumber.
Schr. William Wilson, Bragg, Phila-
delph!a, with logs.
schr. Mary Tyler, Burden, New York,
whit logs
Schr. Annie Reynolds, Fill, Baltimore,
with lumber
Barges N. and ". Nos. 2 ana s, New
Haven, with coal
SAILED
British stmp. Vera, Clark, Rotterdam
having coaled.
British stmp. Lancelot, Cuse, Copen-
hagen, having coaled
Norwegian stmp. Mathilda, Taarvig,
Tampico, with 3,7l5 tons coke
Schr. Mary T.. Morse , Kennebec
river, with coal
Schrs. Carrie Parsons. George Temple,
Ida L. Miller and Angie and Emme, 10
sea for fish.