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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-01-27
Cotton Manufacture.

Statements about cotton manufactur-
ing made by the employers and the em-
ployes are conflicting. This is not to be
wondered at. They see things from diff
ferent points OF view. Manufacturers
lay the blame on depressed markets and
Southern competition, while operatives
contend that the cut down was not nee
essary at this time II at all; that many
of the mills were making good proflts,
those that were not were the back num-
bers with bad management and poor.
out-of-date machinery.
Congressman Dingley In the House,
Thursday last, 10 viewing the situation
said the cotton industry Is the only one In
the country not prospecting at the present
time. The cause Of this exception, as he
sees 1t, Is twofold; first, the low price Of
the raw material, and second the lower
wages and longer hours at the South.
1t seems that the production OF cotton
last year was two million bales In excess
of the demand. The result was fall of
the price from eight cents to six cents a
pound, or 25 per cent. This fall caught
the mills with large stock of goods on
hand, made from eight cent cotton, and
with the trade demanding to be supplied
on the basis Of six cent cotton. This of
course meant serious loss TO the manu-
facturers, but they found at the same
time that they had an adverse labor
market, as we'll as an adverse goods
market to contend with. At this stage,
when small fraction of a cent per
pound meant so much in the aggregate,
the influence Of the manufacture that
had been growing up In the South so
rapidly began to make itself felt strong
ly. The Southern mills with working
days at least ten per cent longer than in
the North and with wages 20 to 80 per
cent lower, possess obvious superior ad-
vantages.
There can be no doubt but cotton mills
of New England States had reached a
critical time. They must reduce ex-
penses or go under. The only question
is whether they did not ask of labor too
great part of the sacrifice and whether
it might not have been brought about
more gradually or have been delayed a
little longer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-01-27

IG takes some years To close up the
affairs of a savings bank even In Maine
where such institutions are, with few ex-
captions, not large ones. The Newport
Savings Bank has been 20 years in pro-
cess of settlement and yet shows the
names of some 200 depositors whose
whereabouts have not been discovered,
despite diligent search by the receiver.
The sum represented in deposites is not
large however being but little more
than 5000. According to the order of
the court, this sum will now be deposit
ed in the treasury of Penobscot county
in trust for the unknown depostors.
Their claims are good and will remain
so, and they can get their cash on appli-
cation.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-01-27
Fishing For Frogs.

To fish for frogs man needs IA broad,
fiat bottomed, steady punt, "a cane pole,
with % feet of good line, three hooks
tied in bunch and a companion. To
the three hooks is tied small piece Of
bright red flannel. The cast is made anG
the lure is drawn slowly along the wa
ter. The frog rises within yard of it,
looks at it and says "Ahar" He ap-
proaches within six inches and says
"Ohol" Then he says "A-a-ah'' and
grabs it. The next instant he swings in
air, hooked through the throat. He is
lifted into the boat, grasped between the
left thumb and forefinger, and the point
of the small blade of knife is pressed
down just between his eyes. Sometimes
he sheds tears. His struggles are stilled
in an instant. His hind legs are quickly
severed from his body and tossed into a
bucket filled with ice water. The re-
mainder of him is thrown overheard,
where it floats CHASTITY white bobbing
gently up and down, revolving slowly
in small circles and accusing the fisher
man of murder. Chicago Times Her
aid.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-01-27
Messengers N office.

SOMERSET ssh COURT OF ISsoLvRNc,
In the case of VIM. q. Chandler OF Show
hogan, Insolvent Debtor.
This is to give notice that on the 10th day Of
Jan, A. d. 1898. warrant In insolvency was
Issued out OF the Court Of Insolvency for said
County OF Somerset against the estate OF
said William @. Chandler OF Skow hogan,
adjudged to be an insolvent debtor, on petition
OF said debtor, which petitionwas filed on the
18th day OF Jan, A. D. 1898, to which date in
terest ON claims is to be computed. That the
payment Of any debts to or by said debtor,
and the transfer and delivery of any
property by him are forbidden by law. That
meeting OF tie creditors Of said debtor,
to prove their debts and in case there are as
sets sufficient to authorize the same to choose
one or more assignees Of his estate, will be
held at q Court of Insolvency 10 be holden
at the Probate Court Room, in Skowh egan in
said County on Tuesday the 9Th day of Feb. A.
D. 1893, at one O'Clock in the afternoon.
Given under my hand the date first above
written. 2w3
e. p. VILES. Sheriff,
as Messenger of said Court of Insolvency.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-01-27
Messengers Notice.
STATE OF MAINE.

SOMERSET ss:- COURT OF INSOLVENCY
In the case OF Melvin F. Burns, OF Concord,
insolvent debtor.
This is to give notice that on the 18th day Of
Jan. A. ID. 1898, a warrant in insolvency
was issued out of the court of insolvency for
said County OF Somerset against the estate Of
the said Melvin f. Burns of Concord, adjudged
to be an insolvent debtor on petition of said
debtor, which petition was filed on the 18th day
Of Jan. A. D. 1895, to which date interest on
claims is to be computed. That the payment
transfer and delivery Of any property by him
are forbidden by law. That meeting OF the
creditors Of said debtor, to prove their debts
and, in case there are sufficient assets to
choose one or more assignees Of his estate, will
be held at Court Of Insolvency to be holden
on Tuesday. the 9Th day OF Feb. A. D. 1898. at
one O'Clock in the afternoon.
Given under my hand the date first above
written. 2w3
JOSEPH ATKINSON, Deputy Sheriff.
rs Messenger of said Court OF Insolvency.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-01-27
The Great Need of the Hour.


While the multitudes permit and aid
the making of drunkards, rum will still
continue to play havoc with the homes
aud hearts and lives of our people. The
great need OF the hour is to awaken the
Christian consciences of the land to their
enormous responsibility in the matter.
At this time temperance sentiment seems
to be at its ebb. 1t is so all over this
land and in other countries as well. No
progress is being made in temperance
legislation, and but little is being at
tempted in that line. enforcement OF
temperance aud prohibitorv laws is ex
ceedingly slack, and such laws are gen
orally openly and boldly violated, while
the saloon element succeeds in having
the Legislatures modify or remove such
laws found on the statute books. AL
the while the church sleeps, and public
sentiment is Indifferent. 1t seems to us
the great work of every agency of good
is to arouse the people to the duties OF
the hour.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-01-27

Bradstreet, in his commercial report
for last week, says; "Were it not for
the existence of the cotton mill opera
tives' strike In New Bedford and other
points in New England there would be
hardly speck to dull the lustre of the
industrial horizon, for other industrial
workers, and particularly glass workers,
are pretty generally employed at good
wages There is always some obstacle
to perfect conditions in business affairs,
and cotton manufacturing seems to af-
ford the field for adverse circumstances
this time.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-01-27
Delicious Broiied Oysters.

Drain large, fat oysters, lay them out
ON board and dry with soft cheese
cloth. Dust lightly with salt and cay
enne. Toast squares of bread. Arrange
them neatly on the platter. Put the
oysters i'll an oyster broiler and broil
quickly over "a clear tre, broiling first
on one side about three minutes and
then turning them on the other. Pour
Just little warm water around the
edges of the toast, arrange three oysters
neatly on each piece, put over little
melted butter and serve at once. Mrs.
S. T. Rorer in Ladies' Home Journal
All drnggists keen Rnhhins, 2h-2h
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-01-27
State and County Deputies.

The master of the State Grange has
made the following appointment of
deputies:
Nelson Ham. Lewiston; D. H. Thing,
Mt YER on; Frederick Rooie. Gorham
NJ. b. Hunt. Center Belmont; Edward
Wiggin, Augusta; John A. Roberts,
Norway; ". B. Ferguson, Brewer;
George NJ. T~itchell, Augusta L. w.
Jose, Dexter; George W. Richie, West
W interport; K. D. Leavitt, Howe's Cor
ner; b. F. Hamilton. Biddeford; Otis
Meader. Albion; Arsel Holway, Skow-
hogan. Somerset. Il. A. Davis, South
Norridgewoek H. b. Ellis, Embden.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-01-27
household Gods.

The ancient Greeks believed that the
penates were the gods who attended to
the welfare and prosperity of the family.
They were worshipped as household
gods in every home. The household
god of today is DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry. For consumption, coughs, colds,
and for all affections of throat, chest
and lungs it is invaluable. 1t has been
tried for quarter of century and is
guaranteed to cure or money refunded
No household should be without this
good angel. 1t is pleasant to take and a
safe and sure remedy for old and young.
Free trial bottles
At Pattens' Drug Store, c. w. Folsom,
Proprietor.
Regular size SOC. and S1.O0.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-01-27
Something to Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restoring
the tired out nervous system to healthy
vigor is Electric Bitters. This medicine
is purely vegetable, acts by giving tone
to the nerve centres in the stomach,
gently stimulates the liver and kidneys
and aids these organs ia throwing off
impurities in the blood. Electric Bit
tiers improves the appetite, aids diges-
ton, and is pronounced by those who
have tried it as the very best blood pu-
ritier and nerve tonic. Try it. Sold for
SOC. or 500 per bottle
Patterns Drug Store, c. ". Folsom,
Proprietor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-01-27

Portland Press Gen. Miles saws we
have guns and men for our defences, but
not enough ammunition and proieetiles
to last through twenty-four hours OF
actual conflict. Some of our belligerent
congressman who are shouting for war
should make note of this, and see that
the defect is remedied before they defy
the world any more. A nation without
ammunition or projectiles isn't in a con-
dition to be very .ssassy."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-01-27
BuckIin's Arnica Salve

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction or money refunded,
Price % cents per box.
For sale at Patterns Drug Store, {.
". Folsom. Proprietor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-01-27

these ideas. This is what lola has dar-
ed to do in his defense Of Dreyfus, and
his daring is all the more audacious that
IT is enlisted in behalf of a hated and
despised lew
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-01-27
A Gard.

We, the undersigned, agree to refund
the money on fifty-cent bottle of
Greene's Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure
your cough or cold. We also guarantee
a twenty-five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no paw. 6 mo 40
II. w. CUSHING, BIXBY Il BUCK
w. II. FULLER, C. w. FOLSOM.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-01-27
Our Readers Eager for This
Chance

Here is a chance for the sick and suf-
fering to consult the most successful
physician of this century, DR.. Greene, "a
Temple Place, Boston, Mass. His re-
cord of wonderful cures is unequaled and
unrvaled and he offers TO give all free
consultation by letter. If you are out of
health, write this great specialist about
your complaint. 1t costs you nothing
and he will explain Just what ails you,
aud without doubt make you we'll and
strong again.
Neglected colds make fat grave yards" Dr.
Woods Norway Zine Syrup helps men and
women to happy, vigorous old age.
al cured my husband of finding fault with
the coffee"
"now?"
81 let him make it himself one morning
'Tsu't safe to be a minute without DIT.
Thomas Ecectric OIL in the house. Never can
tell what moment an accident Is going to happen
st Louis man recently married the same
woman for the fourth time.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-01-27

A new "Gibson girl" drawn by the
famous society artist, c. ID. Gibson, will
make her debut in print as the cover de-
sign for the February Ladies' Home
journal. The new "girl' is the artists
own daughter, who, at enc year of age,
will be shown as drawn by her clever
father. The legend under the picture is
"My Valentine"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-01-27

Barber-How would you like your
hair cut, sir-with the scissors or clip
pers?
Customer-Both. Use the scissors on
my hair and the clippers on your con-
versation. Chicago Record.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-01-27
A Minister'S
Trials.

THIS na,yattOe from a minister rs of greatest 0alxe
to those Whose nerves Austrng, health shattered
othe,wtse ahng II rs particularly abpr4praate IN
this age of ac1aae, ne,vous, endless labor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-01-27

For cold in the head try a box of
SIMPSONS cold tablets only 10c at
SIMPSONS.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-01-27

For lame back or side try Or. Edwin's
quick relief plaster, 15c, two for 25c, at
Sampson's the Corner Druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-01-27

All druggists keep Robbins 25-25.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-31

ner of working and not make the mistake
that some have made who have heard him
only once and that after three or four
nights have passed by. He is now edu-
eating quite a large number of young men
in colleges for the ministry and paying
them out of the money he makes. He
gives his time to preaching twice a day
and four and five times on the Sabbath.
Rev. Mr.. Weber will hold service
Wednesday night, beginning at o'clock
The previous service will be a prayer and
praise service lasting half an hour. On
Thursday afternoon, beginning at 3
O'Clock, he will hold another service, and
then on Thursday evening. beginning at
7:30, with the prayer and praise service
and the preaching at s o'clock. There
will be service Friday afternoon and Sat
urday night and perhaps Saturday after
noon. On the Sabbath there will be at
least four services and perhaps five. All
the people are invited to attend these
services and hear this man from the very
first night. He delights all classes and
conditions of men.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-31
AN IOWA FIRE.
A Former Anaconda Girls Beautiful
Home Destroyed by n Conflagration.

"A Former Anaconda GirFs Beautiful
Home Destroyed by n Conhagration.
The following extract from the Clin-
ton Uowa) Herald, containing the story
of a fire, will prove of interest to people
in this community. The DR.. Langan
spoken of is the husband of a former
Anaconda girl, Miss Margaret Wolfe.
Miss Wolfe was for six years County
superintendent of Schools of Deer
Lodge county, and was accounted q
highly successful official Prior to her
election she taught schools in various
parts of the county. She was very well
known and was very popular Her
friends will be extremely sorry to hear
of the unfortunate accident which de-
stroyed her home.
The item in the Iowa newspaper is in
part as follows:
Sunday morning at 6:15 o'clock oc-
curred one of the most disastrous fires
that has taken place in Clinton for
some time. The beautiful home of DIR.
Daniel Langan, on the bluff at the head
of Fifth avenue, caught fire and the
ravishing flames We're not checked until
they had consumed almost entirely all
the framework of the house, leaving
the bare brick walls standing over a
mass of smoking ruins.
1T is not known definitely how the
fire originated. 1t is supposed, how
ever, that it was from the fiues of the
into the cellar to start the fires a little
before g. There was at the time not a
spark of fire in the furnace or any
evidence whatever of smoke in the
cellar. AS soon as the furnace was
started he went out to the barn. The
family had not yet arisen.
The daughter, Miss Blanche, was
the first to notice smoke. She at once
aroused the rest of the family and
general alarm was turned in over the
telephone. This was at Is minutes aft
er g. By this time the Railways were so
full of smoke that the family could not
regain their apartments, and had to flee
for their lives out into the cold, and
make the best of their way through the
snow to the nearest neighbors On oc-
count of the heavy snoWstorm of Satur-
day the roads were bad and the horses
of the fire department had long. hard
pull through the packed and drifted
snow
One of the firemen succeeded in get
ting up stairs and saving some of the
family jewels. but all else was ruined
Books, carpets, furniture, piano, table
service and all. were entirely destroyed,
either by the fire or water.
This was considered to be one of the
most beautiful homes in the city. stu
ated as it was on elevated ground and
commanding a view of nearly the whole
town and Manufacturers valley.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-31
DELIGHT A LARGE AUDIENCE.
Members of the Del Conte Opera Com
pany Heard in Concert.

An audience of good proportions
listened yesterday afternoon with en-
thusiasm to the admirable concert
given in the Margaret theater by MEM
bers of the Del Conte Opera company.
1t proved to be a charming entertain
ment and one that was thoroughly en-
joyed from the excellent rendering of
the overture of THE Barber of Seville"
the first number on the programme, to
the final measures of the intermezzo
from THE Cavalleria,' with which the
matinee closed. The programme inciud-
ed 10 selections, but it was doubled in
length, each number receiving a hearty
encore.
The concert gave the musie-leving
people in Anaconda an opportunity to
hear Nine. Genevra tombstone Bishop.
whose singing of ballads was one of the
played a voice of rare richness and
beauty, and one which conscientious
study under the best methods has
brought to rare perfection, voice com
bining wonderful range and power with
the utmost delicacy of expression. To
this gift of voice Nine. tombstone Bishop
adds a genial style in interpreting her
selections, one that instantly places her
in a relation with her audience that
banishes formality. The variety in Sc
lections made her part of yesterdays
programme the more attractive, and her
singing was greatly relished.
Senior Valdes appeared in violin solos
that were rendered with the skill of a
master, his own extremely difficult COM
position, 'Danse de Concert" captiyat-
ing the audience. A charming part in
the programme was that taken by the
string quartette. known as the Salome
quartette. For these performers the Sc
lections were most fortunately made.
their number including two of Schu-
berts choicest compositions and MIMI
ettO of rare beauty. These were played
with rare delicacy. with an expression
that touched every listener and with a
wonderful degree of finish and precision.
Mr.. Aspland. who made a favorable
impression at Saturday nights perform
ance, favored the audience with an Eng
lish ballad yesterday, responding to a
recall with a still more fortunately
chosen selection which brought into
requisition a voice strong and rich and
so sympathetic as to lead one to predict
successes for him on the opera stage.
Senior Seolari is the fortunate possess
sor of a voice remarkable for its power
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-31
THE ANACoNDA Standard: MONDAY

He sang yesterday the difficult romanza
from the opera of ''Ernani'' in a manner
that was inspiring and that filled the
theater with a wealth of musical sound
Midway of the programme appeared
Signora Adelina Fanton, who has won
laurels on many stages where criti-
cism is of the severest type and who
rendered yesterday in style superb the
famous romanZa 20 Milo Fernando"
from 'Favorita" The recall was tu-
multuous and the response was admir-
able.
Indeed, the concert. from first to last,
was a season of rare enjoyment for
those who were present. The audience
listened with delight: each number
seemed perfection in its class; the vari-
ETY. seemed infinite; and those in attend
ance listened with reluctance when the
last strain of the closing number died
away.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-31

Notice.

Anaconda. Mont. Jan. 81, 1898.
II is hereby ordered by the board OF
county commissioners of Deer Lodge
county. state of Montana. that an extra
and special session of said board be, and
is hereby, called and appointed at the
office of the county clerk of said county.
at the city of Anaconda. in said county.
for Thursday. the Sd day of February
A. D.. 1898. and To continue In session
two days, If necessary, to transact the
following business.
First-To pay the salaries of the coun-
~ officers and their deputies.
Second-To complete any business left
Enacted upon or unfinished at the last
regular session.
Third-To canvass the vote and re-
turns of the special election held on
Jan. % A. D.. 1898. and declare the re-
suit thereof.
Fourth-To make provision for taking
care of children who have become
charges on the county.
A. Nj. WALKER, Chairman.
JOHN d. ROM.
JAMES w GEARY,
Board of County Commissioners Deer
Lodge County, Montana.
State of Montana. County OF Deer
Lodges.
Office of the County Clerk and Re-
corder
Notice is hereby given that an extra
and special session of the board of
county commissioners of Deer Lodge
county, state of Montana. will be held az
the time and the place mentioned in the
foregoing order, to transact the business
therein stated.
Witness my hand and official seal of
said county. this 9Th day of January,
1898
fseal.l n. MARTIN,
Clerk of said Board.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-31
How to Look Good.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep. depending entirely on a healthy
condition of all the vital organs If the
liver be inactive, you have a bilious look
if your stomach be disordered YOU have
a dyspeptic look. If your kidneys be af-
fected. you have a pinched look. Secure
good health and you will surely have
good looks. Electric Bitters7 is a good
Alternative and Tonic. Acts directly on
the stomach. liver and kidneys Purifes
the blood. cures pimples. blotches and
boiIs. and gives a good complexion. Every
bottle guaranteed. Sold at all drug stores.
80 cents per bottle.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-31
Rider Hnggard's Weird Tale to BE Pro-
duced Tonight.


she" most successful production,
will be presented at Union Family the
alter tonight. She lays claim to be-
ing the only play of its kind that has
ever been produced. insomuch as its
characters are a combination of the
mythical and real. Never before has
the theater-going or reading people
found a character like Ayesha.
woman whose beauty lasted for nearly
5000 years and whose love lived as
long. After Staying Killikrates, her
lover, in moment of passion. she par
took of the fire of life that she might
live till he should be born again, and
when she beheld his Goth lineal de-
scendant in Leo Nincey. she again loved
as of yore.
Those who have or have not read the
story should see this great production.
II is the first time it has ever been pro-
duced in magnificent splendor. having
all the beautiful scenery and effects
that were used at the worlds fair pro-
duction in Chicago