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, 1897-03-29
JOHN SLATER.

The most famous platform test medi-
UNI living will hold a grand spiritual test
seance this (Monday) evening, at Odd
Fellows hall, at 8. sharp. This will
be strictly a spiritual meeting for tests
and messages from spirit friends, with
names in full and all matters pertaining
to spirit life; questions answered, or
psychometrized; photos read, missing
friends located. as John Skaters won
derful mediumship alone has demon
strated. The wonder OF America and
Europe. MI. Slater invites the critical
judgment Of all honest spiritualists,
scientists and skeptics. Admission 25
cents.
, 1897-03-29
FORT STEELE ACTIVITY,

The improvement in the railroad depot
at FortSteele, mentioned in the Sun a few
weeks ago, was commenced last Satur-
day. The side-track and o%utbuildings
south OF the depot will be moved and the
depot will also be moved south sufficient
ly to permit of the laying Of a platform
l6 feet wide between it and the track.
The platform will probably extend con-
siderably beyond It's present length, and
the depot will be raised. The extension
to the depot will be 80 feet in length,
giving ample room FOR ull business pur-
poses.
The arrangements to stop all passen-
ger trains at that point has already gone
into effect, and passengers either going
from or coming to that point will find
no difficulty in the matter Of accommo-
dation.-Saratoga Sun.
, 1897-03-29
WRONG OURS POISONED.

The villain who scattered poison all
round town last week which killed Sc
many dogs ought to go to the peniten-
tiary for a term Of years for not poison
ing n lot Of worthless curs running at
large. One Of this last mentioned class
came to the home OF James White sew
eral days ago and was allowed to remain
without driving him away. Friday while
The sun shone and the air was soft and
balmy Mrs. White let the little two-year-
old o out in the door yard. The dog
jumped onto the child. knocked him
down and began biting him in the face.
The mother rescued the babe, but his
cheeks were bitten through in several
places. 1t is needless to say thai the
dog was promptly shot, hui not until he
had done the damage. There are other
such CANNES running at large and kept
for no purpose but to fight and they have
been known to run and snap at women
and children. The trouble with poison
is that it kills the good dogs and is con-
trary to law, subjecting the ]perpetrato.
to Imprisonment and punishment.-Cas-
per Derrick.
, 1897-03-29
FELL FROM A TRAIN.

Brakeman Joe McCreary fell from his
train about u o'clock Monday night. a
few miles this side of Thayer, dislocating
his right shoulder and breaking both
bones in the arm. The injured man
walked to Thayer, where he was picked
up by Conductor Hendricks crew and
taken to Rock Springs, where his in
juries were attended to-. McCreary's
crew did not miss him until the train
reached Rawlins. He was climbing on
10 the tender Of the engine when the &C.
cldent occurred. 1t was fortunate ne did
not fall under the wheels.-Rawlins Re-
publican.
, 1897-03-29
A PEACH.
IN His Roll OF Opposition to What is OF
Interest 10 Wyoming.

Johnny Osborne signalized his advent
into public life as a representative OF The
state OF Wyoming by practically voting
against the passage of a number of bills,
which, besides being meritorious in
themselves, carried n considerable
amount OF appropriations for the State
OF wyoming. The sundry civil appro-
prlation bill, the Indian appropriation
bill and the deficiency appropriation bill.
carry a number Of Wyoming a%ppropria-
tons which had been placed on them
through the efforts OF our senator's and
ex-Congressmun Mondeil. 1t will be re,
membered that these bills were poke,
vetoed at the end OF the last session by
Grover" 1t was feared by the members
OF he present congress that unless they
were passed Immediately in the present
session and under rules not admitting OF
their amendment that u number of APP
preparations contained in the bill might
be dropped. This was true of some OF
the Wyoming appropriations. A rule
was therefore introduced into the house
providing for the passage of all these
bills as they passed the last congress.
without any amendment and with short
debate. This was the only sure way OF
securing the appropriations Of such vital
importance to the State OF Wyoming. OF
course. John E. Osborne could not let II
Wyoming appropriation go through, so
he voted against the rule. These bills
carried 100000 for the Cheyenne pub
lie building, the hot springs provision
carrying $50. 900, the Fort Washable
military road with $780, OO, the repairs
Of the Wind river bridge SO 1000, some
$4,000 due Wyoming parties for surveys.
All these would have been jeopardized
II the rule had not been adopted. When
1t came to the passage OF the sundry civil
bill. carrying $780, 900 for the Cheyenne
building and $4,000 for the Fort Wash
axle military road, the new Wyoming
member failed to respond when his name
was called.
1t looks us though il it Is Mr.. Osborne's
intention to defeat all Wyoming uppro-
priations. he is doing well for u start
SUM- eader-
, 1897-03-29
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At
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CALL FOR PRIMARIES.

Pursuant to chapter 80 Of the session
laws OF 1891 as passed by the First state
legislative assembly Of the State OF Wy
oming, approved January Z, 1891, as
amended by the Fourth Legislative as
sembly OF the State OF Wyoming, ap-
proved February "a, 1897, the republi-
cans of Laramie are hereby called upon
to elect delegates from their respective
wards on Tuesday, March 80, 1897, TO
represent their wards in a convention
TO be held at the court house in Laramie
on Thursday evening, April l, 1897, for
the following purpose to-wit:
To place in nomination one aye to
serve until the first Monday in January,
A. D. 1899.
One councilman from each Of the
three wards of the City OF Laramie, to
serve until the first Monday in January.
"A. D. 1899.
And to transact such business as may
properly come before it.
Said convention will be called to Or
der by G. N. Sigwart at 8 o'clock p. m.
Primaries will be held in the several
wards as follows:
First ward-At city hall, to elect IL
delegates and will be called to order by
John III. Symons.
Second ward-At the court house, to
elect 10 delegates and will be called to
order by Leroy Grant.
Third ward-At the West Side hose
house, to elect seven delegates, and will
called to order by T. r. F1eck.
All primaries to be called to order
at 1880 o'clock p. m.
G. N. S1GwART.
w. o. OWEN, Chairman.
Secretary Republican Central commit
tee. INST
, 1897-03-29
TWO STOCKS COMBINED.

George Hunt, the enterprising merch-
ant, has combined the two grocery
stocks-the Coop. and the Bauman-
and is now giving the people Of the city
the benefit Of the rare bargains made in
the two purchases. OF course he cannot
sell these goods for the prices he is ask
ing without getting the cash, and that
is accepted from rich and poor alike.
The old Coop. store has been thorough,
ly renovated and presents a very neat
appearance. MI. Leroy Grant has been
installed as manager and James David
o as his assistant. For great bargains
in groceries give the consolidated stores
p call. m13m1
, 1897-03-29
KINDERGARTEN

If the parents desiring TO send chill
dren to kindergarten will communicate
1st, arrangements will be made to open
such a school by April 18th. providing a
sufficient number intend to patronize the
school. Corner Third and Fremont sts.
, 1897-03-29

Once the opposition leaders we're very
anxious to find out what course 'Diz-
zy" intended to pursue in regard to a
certain matter. They turned loose upon
him a w%ell-known political beauty. She
talked and talked. he gazed and gazed.
At length she asked him. He pressed
her hand, looked unutterable admira-
ton, and observed, Pretty darling!"
, 1897-03-29

Joseph Payne, the enterprising mar
ket man, has introduced a new feature
in his up-to-date establishment. A
Mann bone cutting machine is now In
operation and Laramie poultrymen are
happy. Try some for your chickens.
Green bones, cut fine. eight pounds for
rs cents. 2O3tf.
, 1897-03-29
WEATHER
Kind Of Weather Wyoming Will Have
This Week.

In his forecasts Of Wyoming weather
for this week Foster says:
The changes in weather will occur
in Wyoming within "a hours of . p. m.
Of the dates given below:
March 2S-Cool.
March Collaborating.
March 30-Warmer.
March 31-Threatening.
April 1-Changeable.
April Cooler.
April 3-Cool.
My last bulletin gave forecasts OF the
storm wave to cross the continent from
March30 to April 8, and the next will
reach the Pacific coast about April 4,
cross the west Of Rockies country by the
close of 5th, great central valleys 9Th to
Sth, eastern states 9th.
The warm wave will cross the west
OF Rockies country about April 4. great
central valleys 9Th, eastern states Sth.
The cool wave will cross the west of
Rockies country about It'll, great central
valleys 9th, eastern states 11Ch.
The temperature OF the week ending
April 3 will be about or a little above
normal. and r~ailfall, principally during
the last days Of March, about normal.
The third disturbance in April will
reach the Pacific coast about 10th, cross
the west of Rockies country by close O.
11th, great central valleys 18th to 14th,
eastern states 18th.
The warm wav will cross The wesl
OF Rockies country about 10th, grea,
central valleys 18th, eastern states 18th.
The cool wave will cross the west OF
Rockies country about 18th, great central
valleys 18th, eastern states l7th.
APRIL WEATHER.
The weather OF this month will have
a decided effect on the price OF corr and
oats. particularly the latter, as it will be
very unfavOrable to these crops. A
drouth in April is often disastrous to the
oats crop and such a drouth Is coming.
A drouth in April does not hurt corn
so much as it does oats, but It creates a
scare and therefore is almost certain TO
raise the price OF corn.
1t is not the policy Of these bulletins
to forecast the weather more than a
month ahead, and il dealers could know
when TO sell they could make money by
buying oats and corn largely the first OF
April. The mistakes are often made by
holding too long. The weater condi.
tons OF April certainly suggest that
dealers should buy largely OF these two
cereals, but how long to hold them is an
other question.
In the New England states, New
Brunswick. Nova Scotia and Quebec
high temperatures will prevail, not all
the time high, but the general average
FOR the month will go above the normal.
This will be encouraging to agriculture
in those sections. but may cause floods
In May and June in the Missouri river.
My statements In this bulletin will not
discourage farmers from sowing oats. If
as is quite probable, a greatly reduced
acreage of oats is sown it will be on ac-
count Of the present very low price, and
not because of weather forecasts, for the
crop will be in the ground before this
bulletin is published, except In the
northern part Of the oat belt.
1t surprised many visitors to the Chi
cago worlds fair TO find that of all the
blo%od-purtfers. Ayers Sa~rsaparilla was
the only one or exhibition. The reason
is that Ayers S%arsaparilla is a standard
remedy. and not a natenf medicina or
, 1897-03-29

why do your parents object % b
MI. Longstop?"
Edith-Mamma objects to his short
comings and papa to his long stayingA
New Orleans Times Democrat.
, 1897-03-29

The 9th annual conference oe the
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day
Saints will be held in Salt Lake April 4,
s and 6. The Union Pacific has made .
rate Of $23.75 from LAr1mie and cosre.
spending rates from all stations IN Wy
oming.
, 1897-03-29
Furnished Housekeeping rooms for
rent. Saver Hansen. ISL Ath street.
Safe.

Sale.
Il heard you fought a duel with Par.
ker?'
II did"
Weren't you afraid to stand up be-
fore a loaded p~istol?"
mot with Parker holding it. I'm in
sured in his company. London Tit
Bits.
, 1897-03-29

in Relation TO the Slate
Which Has Been Fixed Up FOR the
This Means a WHoONrG Trwn-
But Their Plane MAY Fail.
, 1897-03-29

Great extents Of country have been
planted with fir and juniper trees by
the thrushes and other small birds which
feed upon the seed.
, 1897-03-29

According to the Mosaic law the 10.
Gust was '~'clesn" and might b sa1sa
by the Jews.
, 1897-03-29

Many people, with the notion that ma
ture ought to take care Of herself, allow
a cough to plague them for weeks and
months. Whereas. If nature were as
sisted with n dose or two Of Ayers Cher
ry Pector1l. the cure might be effected
in a very few days.
, 1897-03-29

1t surprised many visitors to the Chi
cago worlds fair TO find that of all the
blood-puriiers. Ayers Sarsaparilla was
the only n on exhibition. The reason
is that Ayers Sarsaparilla is a standard
remedy, and not a patent medicine, or
secret nostrum.
, 1897-03-29

Whisper It to your nsfgAbors that ths
Republican 10 the best papss IN ths
state. and that It eaa - I'D eoe q
cents pr meath
, 1897-03-29
AN INTERESTING MEETING.

The Epworth league held q meeting of
rare interest last night. Mrs. Sawyer
was the leader. Several young people
read papers bearing on the topic, which
was, Prayer FOR Missionaries" After
discussing the condition OF missionary
work in India, in this time OF famine,
and knowing Of the opportunity the
church now has for showing the prac-
teal side of Christianity, in Its care OF
the starving. it was thought that money
should follow prayers. Miss Artisee
Smith moved that the league send $40
to be used by the missionaries Of the
Methodist church in caring for the
starving children left at the mission
schools. The money will be sem today.
Hundreds Of children are now being left
at the mission schools to be cared for.
The missionaries will now be obliged
to refuse the care of more children with
out the church at once sends money for
their support. The government has in
formed the churches that If they desire
to send corn to India ships will be furn-
ished to carry it there free Of charge.
, 1897-03-29

TO CURE a COLD In ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If 1t
tails to cure. 25c.
, 1897-03-29

Call at The Republican ONCE and
Abs q look at the Standard American
Encyclopedia.
, 1897-03-29
SPLINTER SWAR1WOOD.
THE NEW GENERAL BAGGAGE
AGENT OF THE SHORT LINE
IN A NEW ROLE.

at the Fort Steele Depot-All
Trains VII Stor Ihn-e Hereafter
i Man Falls From a Train on the
Seventh District-The A La Carte
System.
, 1897-03-29
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
Ed. Finfrock is in Denver.

Ed. Finfrock is in Denver.
w. w Bower yer west on a business
trip this morning.
Clyde Atherley has gone to Sherman
10 spend his vacation.
L. II. Thornton and wife arrived from
the ranch on No. 4 Today.
Mrs. Harry Joslin and Little Elsie ar
visiting friends in the city.
Albert Rosin returned last night from
a business trip up the road.
w. A. Lantz, attorney for the Bret
tung syndicate, has returned to Chica-
go.
Mrs. ]. S. Wilkins of Wyoming stu
ton arrived in the city on the noon
train.
Mrs. H. S. Chaplin and daughter. Bes-
sic. are over from the capital and will
visit with relatives in this city for sew
eral days.
Chief Justice Conway of the Wyo-
ming supreme court spent the Sabbath
in Laramie and returned to the capital
on the noon train today.
Professor Canada has returned from
RaWlins, where he has been employed
for some time. Tom says thai Laramie
is good enough for him and that he now
proposes to make his home in this city.
, 1897-03-29

ALLEGRETTI'S DELICIOUS
CHOCOLATE CREAMS
AT SETTELE'S.
Also Flows Taffy and Lowney'
Candies. 1877
, 1897-03-29

A daily paper for 80 cents per month
ts pretty cheap reading,
, 1897-03-29
WOOD FOR SALE

Leave orders at s~ettele's drug store
i30 Pm ]. F. CREA0UAN.
, 1897-03-29

II il understood that h whispered
consultations and upper back-room
meetings Leld by the leaders OF the great
unwushed during the past week have
evolved Il ticket. which will be ratified
al Roots opera house tonight. and then
a strong effort will be made 10 make the
rank and file believe that they had some
thing 10 do with the nominations.
For the Office OF mayor three or four
candidates have been upon the slate of
the party leaders, but yesterday the sit
uation resolved itself down to Paul May
and A. L. Miller. with the chances in
favor OF the latter, as II is believed by
The democrats who IRE managing the
deal that Paul is not a strong man. An
attempt will be made to pac!fy him with
the Office Of councilman. In the First
ward Thomas Hassett ia slated and for
The Third OF course Larry Fee must be
honored by the convention. This would
make n democratic ticket for the council
at least which would mean Il wide open
town. if il should be elected. Just
where Mr.. Miller stands upon the gam
bling question is not know. but he will
doubtless declare himself should he re,
Ceiye the nomination, and givNthe PEG,
pie an opportunity to vote squarely upon
he proposition.
If the combination can be carried on
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23
Horsemen Made Happy.

A party OF distinguished visitors COM
posed of August Belmont and wife of
New York city, o. Nj. Bird and wife of
Hampstead, l.. l., Mr.. French and
George w. Bishop, the noted New York
horse buyer, came to town by special
train, Saturday night last, their train
being composed of two palace cars, one
for their occupancy, the other for their
servants and used also as a dining car.
They remained In town until | p. m.
Sunday, then went to Pittsfield, return
ing again at night and remaining until
noon of Monday.
During their stay Skowhegan parties
sold them horses as follows :-Edw.
Locke, grey horse, Sl75; n. NJ. Cleve-
land, bay horse, s125; }. II. Frame,
brown mare, $l50; Edmund Pauin, grey
horse, 500; Scott Robinson, grey horse,
$l75; Peter Lessor, brown horse, Sl50 F.;
r.. w. Brown, grey mare, sl25; Il. s,
Steward, brown horse, $l50; George
Weeks, chestnut horse, $l25.
Tuesday Burton stock car arrived,
and that same afternoon the horses were
shipped in it for New York, in charge of
n. NJ. Cleveland.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23
The State Grange.

The State Grange holds its annual
session at Augusta, this year, beginning
Monday evening, and will close, this,
Thursday evening.
Monday the order was welcomed to
the city by speeches by Mayor Choate,
Granger j. II. Manley and Governor
Powers. Grand Master Wiggin respond
ed and remarks were made by several
prominent men of the order.
State Master Wiggin made his annual
address, Tuesday, in which he strongly
recommended stock and sheep raising,
and gave good advice to Maine farmers
on this particular, This is most timely
and pertinent advice at this time.
Treasurer Hunt submitted his annual
report by which it appears that there is
a balance of S., 1913 in the treasury.
The dues to the National Grange paid
for the year amounted to 81 ,007.0S. The
payments for other purposes by the
treasurer during the year on orders of
master and secretary amounted to 81
1873.
The secretary reported the member
ship 2T,510, a gain Of l,467. Somerset
has membership of 1,945 members, a
gain of 1916. Skowhegan Grange num-
bers 265. Two new oranges were or
gained in Somerset during the year,
one at Anson and one one at Canaan.
Officers were elected for the ensuing
year as follows:
Master, Obadiah Gardner, Rockland.
Overseer, F. S. Adams, Bowdon.
Lecturer, Elijah Cook, Vassalboro.
Steward, A. b. Gerry, Dover.
Assistant Steward, 5. c. Thompson,
Winterport.
Chaplain 5. F. Emerson, Skowhegan.
Treasure, NJ. B. Hunt, Belmont.
Secretary, E. II. Libby, Auburn.
Gatekeeper, l.. E. Tuttle. Caribou.
Ceres, Mrs. Obadiah Gardner, Rock
land.
Pomona, Mrs. F. $. Adams, Bowdoin.
Flora, Mrs. S. F. Emerson, Skowhegan.
Lady Assistant Steward, Mrs. =. c.
Thompson, Winterport.
All the officers are new in their posi-
tions except the secretary and the treas
urer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23
Grange Cottage Dedicated.

Grange Cottage al Good viii Farm
was dedicated, Monday. the 10Th instant.
a large number Of prominent Grang-
ers attended. Many came from Up the
line Of railroad, by the morning train,
and tn 10 O'Clock train brought a party
compo-ed Of STATE Master and Mr.. Ed
ward Wiggiu, Oyrr-eer aud Mr.. J. A.
Roberts. Prof. Elijah COX Of Water
vile. Mr.. ard Mr. 3. F. Briggs Of
Auburn. Ansel Il llwaf 81 okoa hogan.
Who has been 20 Instrumental in bring
ing the building To its present state. L.
-. Straw of Ntwfeld. chairman II the
executive committee =. ". Kicker Of
Auburn. President Moses Giddiags Of
Bangor. of the Good VII Farm As.ocia-
ton. Editor L. 2. Mayo Of Waterville.
and many others.
TIE party vert az once 70 the cottage.
which they inspected from cellar to
garrett after which they assembled iL
one of the rooms and informed the con-
tractor. G. F. Fletcher IF Augusta. that
after inspecting The building. they were
ready To take possession. Master Wig
gin asked how much vas iUe on the
building. to which Mr.. Fletcher replied,
'S1G7'. This amount MAS paid him and
a receipt given in full for Tie building.
! Prof. Elii9h Cook fher offered the
ldedicatory PRAYER, after which all sd-
| iourn,d 10 tie chapel AID the following
programme was carried out;
Singing. Choir
solo Duutpr ~ = q, -
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23

The cheapness of labor in the Souti :
ern States seems to seriously menace the
profitable working of cotton mills in the
New England States which have hereto
fore been headquarters in this country
for the manufacture OF this great staple.
A committee of the Arkwright Club an
organization of leading cotton manufac-
turers have had the matter under con
sideration. Cotton is conveniently near
the Southern mills, coal is cheap to be
used as fuel to furnish steam power and
water power is abundant and cheap, but
the committee attach greater importance
to the advantages that pertain to labor,
which, in comparison to Massachusetts,
they place at least 40 per cent in favor of
the South. Not only is the pay her
diem less but the hours of work are
longer, labor is not inclined to organic
against employers and the enactment Of
restrictive labor laws are not likely TO
trouble manufacturers for many years
If the premises are correct a cut in
pay of operatives in cotton mills appears
to be inevitable.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-23
Suicide at Madison.

James Emery, of the firm of Weston
Il Emery, the largest grocery and grain
dealers in Madison, shot and hung him
self in his store between : and o'clock
Sunday evening.
The deceased was about 50 years old.
He was one of the leading citizens of
the town, prominent Odd Fellow and
Mason, treasurer of the village corpora
ton and man highly respected by all.
1t is rumored that financial difficulty
was the trouble.
Mr.. Emery visited the store during
the afternoon. When he had not re-
turned to his home at a late hour his
son went to the store and in the base
ment MI. Emerys body was found
hanging to a beam.
There was also a bullet hole in the
head, the man having placed the rope
around his neck and then fired revol.
yer to axe sure the work of sucide
He leaves a wife and three children
two married daughters and a son who
was in business with him.
The Grm of Weston & Emery have
assigned and the nrm will 60 into insol.
veney. The financial difficulties OF thu
firm seriously effect many people in the
town and vicinity.