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The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15
A Clean Sweep.

We publish our usual compilation of
all the votes thrown in all the towns
and plantations in Somerset, Monday
last. By this it will be seen that
the Governor vote stood, Powers,
(Rep }, POOL; Lord (Dem }, 1e41; Laid
(Pro.), 1s9; Gerry Pop }, 1902; Lermond
NAT. Dem.), 7. Powers plurality 1850.
The vote in 1894, the last on.presiden.
tial year, stood Republican 41O3, DEM
ocratic 1922
The full Republican ticket voted for
in Somerset was elected, viz: Lewellyn
Powers, governor; Edwin G. Bureigh,
representative to congress; Milton L.
Merrill, Geo. G. Weeks, senators;
Charles o. Small, county attorney;
Frank P. Pennell, sheriff; John Metcalf,
county commissioner; R. T. Patten,
county treasurer; Llewellyn Goodwin,
register of deeds; E. N. Merrill, Charles
Girdler, William L. Walker, David Row.
ell, Fl. g. Johonnett, c. H. Smith and
Benjamin w. Adams, representatives
to the legislature.
The vote for sheriff gives Pennell a
plurality of 1855 votes, indicating that
about $50 Republicans in the county
voted for Mr.. Pishon, the Democratic
candidate. That is, successfully, while
perhaps 200 more succeeded in spolling
their ballots, instead of voting for their
favorite nominee for sheriff, by incorrect
marking.
The State Senate is solidly Republi-
can and the House has at least 10 Re-
publican members. Every county has
elected the Republican nominees for
county officers.
The vote on the constitutional amend
ment was light in this county, but there
were very few votes against it. There
can be no doubt about its adoption by
decisive vote, almost all one way.
The Prohibition vote was increased
somewhat in this county and the PEG.
ple's Party vote dropped down close to
the line of the horizon.
Returns from All cities, towns and
plantations, out of SIS, give Powers,
Rep, 51,573 Lord, Dem, 27,751; plu-
rality for Powers of 1882. If the re-
naming towns show the same proportion.
ate loss his plurality will be about "a
500. Dingley's plurality in the End dis.
trict is 1864; Reeds in the LIST district
about $780, In the Sd and fourth dis
tricts Burleigh and Boutelle have we'll
up to 1000 each.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15
Skowhegan Markets.

PRICES PAID PRODUCERS.
BurrER-First quality, stamped, a TO Is per 10
BEEF-Ox beef, { to cts.
BEASs-Hand-pi picked yellow eyes, 81, IS to Sl.ao
pea beans. Sl.50
OATS
EGGs-l5 cts per doZ. fresh.
HIDES AND SKINs-Light hides, 7sts.
hides 7i2cts lamb skins 70 to 81 cts
each calf skins, Is To loo each.
ForLrRV-Fowls. stol0 cts. per H.; cliekers
l. cts
RoUNp Hoo cts.
WooL-Unwashed, "a TO 20 cts.
TALLow-Rough Ct. per H.
Potatoes-S0.40 a bu.
RETAIL MARKET.
New Maple Molasses u cts per Of.
CBEEsE-lO 10 Il per H.
FLoCR-SprlnG wheat Patent. $50; Winter
wheat pat 50 Winter wheat choice, 400 to
s425
CoRS-S0 IS per bag meal and cracked corn SIS
c. 5, MEAL-Sl25 per bag
FEED-Middlings, So 80 70 l.l0per cwt q icago
gluten LOO
TEAs-20 10 81 cents per h.
CoFFEE--l5 To IS cts. per 10.
0RANGEs--l2 10 so cts. per dor.
LEMoNs-25 to 30 cts per doz
KERosENE--l2e. per gal,
LARD-Domestic, 10 cts; Western, cts.
Pure cts.
PoRR-Sc.
MoLAssEs-Pure Ponce, ~; pure Barbados,
80.
CHOICE COOKING MoLAssEs DC.
DRY FlsH-Cod, 10 cts. per 10; pollocs,
cts
OSIoSs-S c. per III.
EGGs--l6 cts a doz.
sUoAR-Granulated, Sugar best quality 10
pounds for SI!Q
brown, 20 pounds for ST.
BUTTER-l6 to 20 cts, per 10.
0ATs-We@em. ~
Potatoes-s0.b0 bu.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15

The printed proceedings of the six
teenth annual division encampment held
at Pittsftld, June 8,h and oh have been
issued from the Office Of w. w. Jewett
the printer of Portland. The front cover
has half tone portraits of Col. A. M.
Soule OF Portland, the retiring division
commander. The book is of lis pages
and contains the records and business
transacted by the 5. of V. and Ladies'
Aid encampInents held in June. The
interest 10 this order is considerably in
creased of late.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15
Vote For Representatives.

Following is the vote in detail for re-
representatives. to the legislature in the
several districts in Somerset:
skowhegan E. y. Merrill. 421; A.
ii. featon. l67; Charles L. Nye. 20.
=. Fairfield :-Girdler. 20; Rand. 159.
Mercer; Glrdler. So; R4nd, II. Smith
field Girdler. a Rand. Is.
Totals, {. II. Girdler of Mercer. Repnbz
$50. l.. {. Rand Of Fairfield, Dem. 1s9'
Scion Howell. "a; McIntire, lis.
Athens: Rowell 81; NcIntire. 81.
ornville: Ro~el. So; McIntire. 36.
Madison ROwell. 1856; McIntire. 81.
Totals, David Rowell OF Solon, 415.
Charles b. McInlire of Solon, $40.
Hartland smith, l02; THOMPSON.
ll9. Harmony: smith, 90; Thompson
a.. -. Albans: Smith. So; Thompson.
~ Nelson. 6. Ripley: Smith. 20:
thompson. 81 Nelson. ! Cambridge
Smlth, IS Thompson. -: Nelson. l.
totals, I. II. Smith 81 H4rtlaud. $50:
Irlhce ". Thompson OF Hartland. 81:
Geo. l.. Nelson Of 81. Adams, Il.
Starks Walker Il: Record. 30.
Rogers, 5. New Portland Walker
loo; Record. ll3: Rogers. l. Norridge.
49, - lhFA'fibs : TkORtIE,
= Arson: Walker. Us; Record. 60
Rogers 8.
Totals, William L. Walker of Starks.
AZ; Daniel H. Record of Arson, 2s9
william 5. Rogers of Arson, Il.
Pittsheld -Johonnet. 206; Felker, l56.
canaan Johonnet, SO; Felker, 50.
Detroit: Johonnet, 30; Felker. 3s.
Palmyra: Johonnet, Ill; Felker. 65.
Totals, Heman 6. Johonnet, PALMYRA.
4l9; Almon h. Feker of Palmyra, 3is.
May field Adams. -; Hamblett. 6:
smith, 3. Bingham A, 62; H.. IS.
Moscow: A.. %; H.. %. Concord !:
A., 5; b., 26. Pleasant Ridge, A.. g.;
H., s. Jackmsn: A.. 10; H.. ?. Moose
River: A., IS; H., 6. Embden: A.,
%; H., 30. Flagstaff: A, 10; H.. 6:
D. |. Dead River; A., IL; H.. 8.
Brighton: A. 40; H., 81; s., 3. The
FORKS; A, l6; H., s. West Forks: A,
:; d., 5. Caratunk A., "a; H., 4.
Lexington A. %; H., Is. Highland !:
A. II; H., ,. Bigelow: A, 3; H.. 4.
Dennstown: A. 5.
Totals. Benjamin W. Adams of Nav
field. 1888; William W. Hamblett of Con-
cord, 2O9; Foster c. Smith, Moscow, 9.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15
THE REAR

Besides the loss of the Orca and Free
man last fall, the Rocario was the or ~
other vessel that was crushed in the ice
The other vessels, the Newport. Jean.
nette, Fearless and Belvidere, are al
out, and either on their way down, OF
have continued on their whaling cruise
The Wanderev. which went into Her.
schell island last fall when she found she
could not get out is known to be safe
The Bear reports that petty officer
of the Rosario committed suicide by
drowning last spring
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15

In our advertising columns we have
for several weeks past politely requested
certain subscribers to pay, In whole or
10 part, the amounts due US. Please
look over this advertisement and the
date printed on the REPORTER opposite
your address and see whether you are in
the list of subscribers therein described,
and, if so, let US hear from you. II you
pay no attention to the advertisement,
we think it will be reasonable for US to
infer that you prefer to settle with a
third person. You can settle with US
before October 1st, much more to your
advantage than with anyone else.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15
RETURN OF THE BEAR.
Bringing Members of the Crews of
Whalers That Were Wrecked.

Noah Bay, Wash. Sept. 1.-THE reve-
nue. cutter Bear. touched here on its way
down the coast. She has on board Lieu
tenants Jarvis and Bertholf and DR.. Call
composing the relief party, and 81 mt m
bers of the crews of the vessels that were
wrecked, including the crew of the
Louise ]. Kenney. When the men Went
aboard the Bear. after she reache Cape
Smythe, there were 1l9 in all lively
of those exchanged places with a mum.
Der from the Fearless. and Is shipped o:
other vessels of the whaling fleet. Two
shipped on the Morning Light at Kotze-
bue sound. three shipped on some of the
Yukon river steamers when they reached
st. Michael, and 20 others shipped al
Dutch Harbor.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15

Not long ago the Dublin Independent
published the following obituary notice:
"Smith-On the 28th inst, Amy Jane
Mary Smith, eldest daughter of John
and Wilhelmina Smith, aged day and
az hours The bereaved and heartbro-
ken parents beg to tender their hearty
thanks to DR.. Jones for his unremitting
attention during the illness of the de-
ceased and for the moderate brevity Of
his bill; also to Mr.. Wilson for run
ming for the doctor and to Mr.. Robin
son for recommending mustard plaster. 3"
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15
The Election.


We have had the first experience in
Maine of State campaign without
speaking and with little campaign work.
"General Apathy" was not in command,
but was factor in the situation. But
for some local contests which had the
tendency to bring out the opposition
and the reflex effect that this had
upon few Republicans the vote would
have been even lighter than it was.
Republicans right here in our town with
in stones throw of the voting booths
positively forgot that election was on.
They had had nothing to remind them
of it, we're absorbed 10 business afftirs,
and State and County election did not
enter their heads.
The candidacy of George H. Pishon of
Skowhegan for sheriff, which was an
exceedingly strong one and was made
with the hope and purpose of winning
by drawing from the Republican ranks.
had the tendency to cause Democrats to
get out In full force In most of the towns
and plantations In the county. 1t had
the Incidental effect of reducing not
only the Republican vote for sheriff but
that for other Republican nominees as
well. The difficulty in properly fixing
the ballot SO as to vote for Republican
nominees, excepting sheriff, caused the
- ho1 H.,
would otherwise have appeared in the
Republican column in the one town of
Skowhegan. The same undoubtedly
was the case In some other towns to
less degree, perhaps, but enough to
make several hundred difference in the
vote for the head of the ticket upon
which the count is made.
The movement for Mr.. Pishon was
conducted very quietly and judiciously,
and, although early known by Republic
can managers in the county, and meas
ures taken to counterfeit it as far as
possible, It's proportions were not visible
to the naked Republican eye until the
last of the closing week of the CAM
paign. Again few Republicans were
more DESTROYS to vote for Mr.. Pishon
than to vote the Republican ticket, and,
as a matter of convenience, voted the
straight Democratic ticket.
There Is no increase 10 the Democratic
vote in town from 1896, on the contrary
there is falling off of 40. The trouble
is in the diminution of the Republican
vote from the extraordinary vote of two
years ago of 3l6, part of which is
only apparent. The vote is not com
pimentary to Skowhegan Republicans
but they will do much better two yeas
hence. The figures are good ones to
reckon gains from In future campaigns.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15
Maine Federation.

The Maine Federation Of Woman's
Clubs holds its annual session at Bruins
wick, Sept. IS, 80 and 80. The meetings
/ will be held in the Congregational
church, with a reception in Memorial
hall. Wednesday evening.
The speakers announced are Prof.
Ward of Cambridge; subject, 1.-The
Training of the Future Citizenr: Mrs.
Ellen a. Richardson, president of the
George Washington Memorial University
Assn, who will discuss Club Women
and their relation TO Sociology; Mrs.
Clarke of Caribou, will give the annual
poem and Miss Snow of Bangor, will
have charge of rhe educational hour
While one hour will be given to social
economics.
II is announced that Arthur Hyde, the
eminent organist, will render several
selections. Thursday evening and Mrs.
Margaret Bradford Morton of Plymouth,
will sing
The delegates from the Skowhegan
clubs: " omah's club, Mrs. Clara B.
Leayitt president and Miss Louise
Coburn; Sorosis. Mrs. X. SHEPHERD ,presi-
dent and Miss Harriet Nash: Town I'M
provement, Mrs. B. F. Eaton, president
and Mrs. ;. F. Robinson.
The announced candidates for the
presidency of the Federation are: Mrs.
Byron Stevens, Brunswick Mrs. Laura
+. Richards. Gardiner; Miss Lucia N.
Conner, FAN field; Mrs. Anna Sargent
Hunt, Augusta, and Mrs. j. A. Thissill,
Bangor
The Maine Central K. r. will sell
tickets at one fare the round trip good
! 10 return Oct. lst.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15

The project of parade of the troops
at Montauk Point 10 New York city,
next week, has been abandoned. In the
present condition of these troops 1t is a
wise decision. While the exercise and
the interest might be advantageous to
the most Of them, some who would go
would suffer physically from the march
ing. There is no need of parade and
show until the army is properly housed
In their winter quarters.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15

One of the most encouraging features
Of the State Fair was the increase IN the
exhibit of cattle and sheep. Somerset
did its part in this line. No county in
the State took so man. ribbons at the
three large fairs held this year in the
State, representing premiums on cattle
and sheep, as Somerset. We are much
more pleased thereat than II Somerset
people had won all the races at all the
fairs.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS: The fol-
lowing are the real estate transfers dur
ing the past week.
Pittsfeld-Wm. J. Philbrick to Alme.
da r. Philbrick, Sl,00; W. p. Andrews
to A. j. Foster, 800.
CaDaan-Georgia A. Fowler to B. l..
Fai, banks. 1885; L. h. Barrett to lnhab-
itants of Canaan, 500.
Forks-Seviah f. Young to F. G..
Young, $50.
Smith6eld-Harper Allen to f. A.
Fuller, 81 300.
Hartland-N. M. Webb TO Geo. w.
Furber, $50.
Skowhegan-Marish Fl. Crosby ct al
to Fatima Mitchell, $3.50.
Fairfield-S. s. Chapman to Frank
Grevio, 1925.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15

Old Gotrocks (savagely)-What's
that You mean to tell me that you
really love my daughter for herself
alone?
Young Hardup (tremulously)-Y-yes,
sir, but / think could learn to l-love
you. t-too, sir, In t-t-time, sir. Vanity
Fair.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15
Most Pleasant Picture.

Photographers, in their constant study
Of the face, find that the left side makes
the more pleasant picture and that the
profile as seen from the left gives a
more correct likeness than when view
ed from the right.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15
TO RESTRAIN THE INSURGENTS

Washington. Sept. 14.-Not much i'm.
portance Is attached to the Spanish re,
port on the destruction by Spanish gun.
boats of an lnsurgent fleet which at.
tempted to make a landing on Visayas
island. General Otis has informed the
war department that the insurgent navy
consists of three small vessels, carrying
about 240 men, while 1t was known thai
the Spanish government had still one OF
two gunboats concealed among the isl
ands of the Philippine group. The in.
surgent vessels started from Manila be-
fore the signing of the protocol.
The military authorities here. after a
careful consideration of the question
have concluded that II is incumbent upon
them to compel the insurgents to an OBJ
servance of the suspension OF hostilities
agreed upon between the United States
and Spain, at least In cases like that ir
the vicinity Of Manila, where, by the &C.
ton Of the United States naval forces
ard military the residents have been de.
prived of the protection of the Spanish
forces. II Is stated authoritatively thai
General Otis has been given plenary
powers To deal with this matter, al.
though is 1t expected that he will be able
to prevent an absolute clash.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15

The first time within our recollection
we have, this year, received complete
election returns from all the towns and
plantations in the county to use in the
REPORTER the week Of the election.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15

Republicans Of Pittsfield took a day off
In Pittsfield, Monday, and gave but 81
plurality for Powers. Two years hence
they will be all right and come around
with the usual majority, as will other
Somerset towns that are little delin-
quent this off year.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO.
LUCAS COUNTY.

LUCAS COUNTY.
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior PARTNER Of the firm off. !.
CHENEY & Co., doing business in the
City Of Toledo, County and State afore-
said. and that said firm will pay the sum
of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of CATARRH that cannot
be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH
CURE,
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th, day Of December,
A. d. 1855.
t~~, A. W. GLEASON
KS Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
and acts directly on thr blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Send for testi-
monials free
F. !. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
III Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15

THE Cuban insurgents seem to be
growing more RATIONAL
Yes. With the accent on the ration"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
She" ould you love me just the
same if | hadn't cent?
He tabsently)-'I would love you
more. l abhor this new-mown hay per-
fume"
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15

Spanish Grandee-"The people will
demand an account some day fear
Second Grandeur hat shall we do;
All the world knows we are no book
Keepers"
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15

Republicans got it all in this county.
Elected every man. What more could
they have done had they tried? They
did this and didn't half try, but it will
be dangerous to repeat the operation.
They will put more powder into the
hight two years hence.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15

Governor Powers has nominated Hon.
B. F. Chadbourne as railroad commits
soner and Hon. F. E. Undertake as
bank examiner. They are the present
incumbents of these places, MIR. Chad
bourne having held the Office acceptably
Tor two terms and Mr.. Undertake for
one term.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15

The farm buildings of c. c. Hanson in
st. Adams, we're burned, Tuesday, loss
$1,000; insurance, $500. Some of the
furniture was saved.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15

Bowdoin college opens the year this
week with increased attendance, 20 In
the entering class.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15

A boy of fifteen thinks he is too old to
run errands, but after he is twenty-five
and married he begins again.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15
DISCOVERY OF RICH QUARTZ.

Port Townsend. Wash, Sept. 4.-The
Farralon arrived from Alaskan ports
with about 60 passengers yesterday.
Among them were several direct from
the Pine creek mining district. Reports
from that section are favorable for the
future. Considerable excitement was
created just before the parties left by the
discovery of remarkably rich quartz on 6
ridge near the headwaters of Pine creek
and after the first rush considera BILE free
quartz has been found along the creek
The ledge is said to be very rich. and lie
thought to be the fountain head of the
gold found in Pine, Spruce and Birch
creeks
Sixteen men belonging to the STANDARD
Oil company expedition were among
those returning. The expedition pros
pected in the Shorley creek district. and
a number of claims were located. The
company expended about SIS 900 on the
expedition. The Cassion company has
had large number of prospectors in the
field, and has been rewarded by the dis
covery of several extensive quartz veins.
Word comes from Juneau that tive
warrants for the arrest of Collector OF
Customs Ivy have been sworn out be-
fore the United States commissioner
Mr. Ivy is now on the Yukon, in the dis
charge of his official duties The war
rants will be served on his return The
warrants are the outcome of accusations
against certain citizens made by Ivy last
June while the latter was in Portland
and prior to his going to St. Michaels
CZAR's SENTIMENTS ENDORSED
Washington. Sept. 14-President Nc
Kinley has not named a representative
of the United States TO attend the CON
ference projected by the car with the
purpose of occurring a disarmament.
In the answer directed by him, however
to the invitation extended by the Rus
sian minister for foreign affairs, thu
president openly expressed his concur.
renee in the sentiments set forth in
the Russian note. and promised. il the
conference was held, to have the United
States represented by some person.
AS yet it is not possible to make a
selection. for 1t remains for the Rus
sian government to say whether or not
it regards the response made by tn,
governments invited to participate as
sufficient to warrant the holding Of the
conference. 1t Is not believd at the
state department that the sending OF
such "A delegate would commit the
United states government to any GER
tain line Of policy beyond that specifi
cally set forth in the call. namely, t.
engage to limit armament to certain
proportions. In this case our govern
ment XvOuld not even he called uDon tp
make any change in its establishment.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15
REST OF THE TROOPS NEEDED.

/ Washington, Sept. 14.-Tremendoui
pressure is still being brought to bear t.
have more troops mustered out of thu
service. Efforts in this direction, how
ever, are of no avail 1t is announced
with increased emphasis that there will
be no more troops mustered out. Tn,
situation does not admit of further re
duction in the army, and efforts are be
ing made to put those volunteers wht
are retained in the service as near az
possible on the footing of the regular
in the matter Of drill and discipline. 7
little over 5000 have already been mus
tered out, and ii is announced positively
that there will be no more mustered out
no matter what influence is brought T.
bear. The retention of the volunteer.
now in the service and the efforts to i'm.
prove the morale of the army have II
view the Philippine situation more thar
that of Cuba and Porto Rico, though
there is a great deal of vagueness az tc
the danger apprehended.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15

"Pa!'
"Oh, be quietr'
"Par'
"Well, what is it?"
"What did the Dead sea die OPP
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-15
CHEESE. EGGS AND POTATOES.

There is a little better feeling in the
cheese market. based on the expectation
of larger demand. but no actual change
in prices can be reported. Sales of choice
northern run along at ~ to cents, with
occasional fancy lots at a to y cent
higher. Compared with butter. prices of
cheese are very low, and an advance on
September make is no more than rea-
sonable.
The egg market has stffened a lit
tie, with sales of best Michigan a Is 10
1917 cents. and other fresh western at -
to 15l2 cents. Only very fine marks viii
mand II to 10 cents. and fancy new laid
20 to % cents. Cold storage stock com
mand Is to 151z cents. The stock in cold
storage was reduced last week about 1000
cases, and stands at l05. O67 cases, against
77,61S cases same time last year.
The bean market has ruled quiet and
steady. with sales Of choice marrow pea
at 81 % and mediums at $1.25 to $3.50 per
bushel; yellow eyes and red kidneys
quiet and unchanged.
The cool weather has made a better
demand for potatoes, and choice east
ern rose and hebrons on Monday ran UP
to so cents per bushel Yesterday there
was a larger supply and sales were at
40 to As cents.
The cranberry season has opened. but
the receipts so far are light colored and
not desira BILE. Sales range from SO TO S.
per barrel. as to quality, with slow de-