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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03
Don't go to Porto Rico.

The report of Consul General Hanna
of Porto Rico, has been receievd at the
State department at Washington and is
of interest to any person who has in
view emgrating to that island which it
is we'll for Americans to heed. In this
report he says;
81 am convinced that young men seek
ing work or positions of any kind should
not come to Porto Rico. Such persons
as clerks, carpenters, mechanics and
laborers, of all grades, should stay away
from Porto Rico. No American should
come to Porto Rico expecting to strike it
rich and no person should come here
without plenty of money to pay board
bills and have enough to take him back
to his home in the United States. This
is small island, has a population of
about u million people and is the most
densely populated country in the world.
There are several hundred thousand
working Porto RcAns to fill the empty
Jobs and at low price.
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Skowhegan Markets.
PRICES PAID PRODUCERS.

PRICES PAID PRODUCERS
BUTTER First quality, stamped. IA to Is per -
REEF-OX beef, 10 cts.
BEANS Hand picked yellow eyes, $1,3 to $50
pea beans $3.50
OArs-$2cts
coos II ~ It's per doz fresh.
HIDES AND SKGNs-Llght hides, 1cts
TX hides 7i.cts. lamb skins 20 to 50 cts
each calf skins, y TO Leo each.
PoULTRN-Fowls etol0 cts. per ID; chICse
l. cts
RoUND Hos cts.
SooL- Unwsshed, IA to 20 cts.
TAILow-Rough CT. per 10.
Potatoes-$O40 a bu.
RETAIL MARKET,
New Maple Molasses % cts per ct
tHEEsE-lu To l. per III.
FLorR-Spung wheat Patent, $500, Winter
wheat pat as Winter wheat choice, - 90 TO
$3.50
CoRN-s1.oo per bag meal and cracked corn 20
c. :. MEAL-Sl.25 per bag.
FEED-Middliugs, $3.50 10 lI5per cwt hicago
gluten 100
TEAs-20 TO 80 cents per 10.
CoFFEE-lb to Is CTS per ID.
ORANGEs-l2 10 81 cts. per doE.
LEMONS 5 10 80 cts per do1.
KERoSFNE-l0c. per gal.
LARD-Domesuc, 10 cts Western, cts.
Pure cts.
PORK-SC.
MoLAssEs-Pure Ponce Az; pure Barbados,
So
CHOICE COOKING MOI ASSES &c.
DRY FIsH-Cod, Ia cts. per No., pollock,
3 cts.
ONIoSs-3 c. per h.
EGGs-20 cts duz.
suGAR-Granulated, Sugar best quality IS
pounds Tor Sl.W
brown. 20 pounds for 81.
BUTTER-l6 to p cts. per To-
OArs-Western. 10
PotAtoes-S0.B0 a bu.
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The Companions First
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03
Change in Town Government.


About $50 of the representative citi-
zens of Skowhegan met in g. A. r. Hall,
Tuesday evening, to consider the pro-
priety of adopting some form of town
government other than the one now in
force.
Gen. Il. b. Shepherd called the meet.
ing to order and appointed W. H. Fuller
as chairman, who accepted the office in
few well chosen remarks. K. T. Pat
ten was chosen secretary.
Upon invitation of the chair, o. r.
Bachelor, Esq, read the bill which he
had prepared, summary of which has
already appeared ip the REPORTER. 1t
was lengthy document, requiring go
minutes in reading, and was entitled
IAN act to establish a town council in
the town of Skowhegan for municipal
government"
At the conclusion of the reading of
the bill it was moved and seconded that
the same be published, and the follow
ing gentlemen contributed the $40 nee
essary for that purpose: Gen. X. B.
Shepherd, L. w. Weston, l.. Anderson,
j. P. Merrill, r. T. Patteu, DR.. j. n.
Merrill, Stephen GRAHAM, E. B. Curtis,
r. w. Allen and K. E. Greenwood.
Upon motion of r. I. Patten, seconded
by l.. Anderson, a vote of thanks was
extended to Mr.. Bachelor for the work
performed In drawing up the bill
Lewis Anderson then moved that an
informal vote be taken to ascertain the
sentiment of those present as to whether
change In the present form of govern
ment was desired. This brought Edward
Marble to his feet who suggested that
before any vote was taken it would be
well to have an expression of the senti-
ment of some OF the gentlemen in the
hall.
The first person called upon by Chair.
man Fuller WAS L. w. Weston who
spoke in favor of the bill as did also DR..
j. N. Merrill. Gen. r. B. Shepherd, the
third speaker, said that the bill did away
with the corporation, the corporation
tax now assessed would have to be paid
in part by the people in the rural dis
tricts, and that in his opinion he did not
think this class of citizens would look
with favor to any change of government
which would tend to increase their taxes.
n. w. Brainerd also spoke in the same
tenor as Mr.. Shepherd.
Mr.. Bachelor thought the farmers had
no right to complain, as tive-sixth of
the taxes are paid within the corporation
limits, and that one.sixth of the corpo-
ration tax now assessed would not be
much of a burden to them. l.. Anderson
warmly supported Mr.. Bachelors view
of the matter and remarks were also
made by w. IL. Wildes.
An informal vote was then taken
which resulted in favor of some change
from the present form of government.
The meeting then adjourned to Nov. 20.
1t was evident that the majority of the
citizens present were of the opinion that
the old fashioned town meeting had out
lived its usefulness and that it would be
better for the interests of the town to
adopt new form of government.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03
August Flower.

ut is surprising fact" says Prof
Houton, "that in my travels 10 all parts
of the world. or the last ten years,
have met more people having used
Green's August Flower than any other
remedy, for dyspepsia, deranged liver
and stomach and for constipation.
find for tourists and statesmen, or for
persons filing office positions, where
headaches and general bad feelings from
irregular habits exist, that Green's
August Flower is a grand remedy. Ii
does not injure the system by frequent
use, and is excellent for sour stomschs
and indigestion" Sample bottles free
at Geo e. SIMPSONS, c. w. Folsom's OF
Bixbv & Bucks. Sold by dealers in all
civilized countries.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03

The present season has been very
favorable for out door work and If farm
ers have not got their work well along
it is their own fault. Early in the sea
son, Immediately after the grain harvest,
it was a little dry for blowing but later
the rains came sufficient to put the
ground In good condition, and farmers
now are busily at work at their fall
blowing. The season has been above
the average in crops as whole except
ing the apple crop which is light. This
appears to have been the case in all the
sections Of the country where apples are
staple crop.
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Number "A
pending few days with her parents in

spending few days with her parents in
Mercer
About one hundred and nifty took
supper at the Halloween party. Monday
evening and the sum OF twenty three
dollars Was realized.
George Je~ett sas home from Angus
Ia, to attend the K of 7. exercises. last
week, Friday evening
William soule and RAJ Longley left
Saturday morning for Augusta. l. was
expected that they would leave immedi-
ately for the south with their company.
Mrs. Horace williamson formerly Miss
Angie Morse left, Tuesday, for her home
IN Denver, Colo after visiting in this
vicinity.
1t is expected that a large number of
the members Of the Congregational So
aety, { / Will attend the meeting at
Bingham the 9Th OF November.
Watts coat shop has started up again
after a shut down OF a week, with a good
invoice Of coats.
Mr Z. S ieBet, wife and daughter
drove to Exeter, to visit their son, Fred,
last Saturday. returning Monday.
Mrs. Loring 3 Jones is spending few
weeks in town.
Mrs. Electa Tobey is expected home
from Massachusetts, Saturday.
Mrs. Lizzie Demeritt was in town.
tuesday. She used to keep a milliners
store here over twenty five years ago.
DR.. Howard Sawyer of Boston, is on a
visit to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Sawyer
Miss Carrie Cleveland was home from
Madison, over Sunday.
Misses Carrie and Gertrude Blackwell
and Miss Annie Jones were up from
Skowhegan, Monday evening to attend
the supper.
Russell and Stanley are having a fine,
large ice house built on the Skowhegan
road and We hear a rumor that they in
tend TO run an ice wagon, here next sea-
son, which has been needed for long
time.
November has arrived and it will soon
be Thanksgiving. We have been look
ing around the past few nights to find a
turkey roost but unless We meet with
better success it will be good plan for
some one 10 invite US out if they expect
US to eat turkey.
Last Monday evening witnessed very
| pleasant gathering at the home Of Mr..
and MIS-. Hiram Patfee. About fifteen
Of their friends gave them Il surprise
party and presented them with nice
silver cake basket as a token If their
esteem.
At this writing Ernest Wade Is in
very critical condition from typhoid
fever from which h. has been suffering
for some weeks. No hope Of his re-
coyery Is entertained. He was taken
sick with the fever while at Camp Pow
ers, Augusta, and has been steadily fail
ing ever since he was sent home about
the time of Private Hu-sey's death.
Joseph b. Hawkes. Of Providence, r.
l.. was in town, Monday.
We didn't suppose that Perley Yeasie
required so large collar until we saw
that one in Dyer's window ordered es-
pecially for him. The John Chinaman
that undertakes to do it up for two cents
will get badly stuck" and it is likely
that when Perley wears it he will be
stuck up
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03

Advices received here from Santa Cruz
del Sur, say that majority of the re-
representatives. OF the Cuban army, at the
meetings held there, are In favor of the
dissolution of the Cuban insurgent army,
insurgent government, and the appoint
ment of commission to go to Washing
ton for the purpose of thanking the
American government for its interven-
ton In favor of the Cubans, and to pxt
themselves Internationally at the dis
position of the Washington authorities
so as to enable the latter to develop
their programme without any hindrance.
The Cubans are also said to be In favor
OF the disbandment of the Cuban army.
This ia a wise decision and it is to be
hoped the leaders among Cubans and
people of that island generally will
speedily arrive at this conclusion.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03
CHEESE AND EGGS.

There is very little change to note in
the cheese situation, except that holders
are stronger in their views in antieipa.
ton of the falling off in supplies. Sales
of choice. late-made northern at 8 Il
Sl2e, with seine fancy makes at ga to
10c. Demand rather light, but with
colder weather it is expected to in
crease.
AT Utica sales were at 8 70 Sssc, includ-
ing large and small. At Little Falls tho
sales were SA to 8l2c and market firm.
Choice fresh eggs have been in good
demand at 20 to PIC and special lots OF
northern Indiana Ohio and Michigan at
2lia to re. To command the latter
rate the eggs must grade up percent
new laid. These kind will sell quicker
at &c than ordinary western at 20c.
Fresh eastern command - To &c Re
frigerator stock in fair demand at II To
Toe. The stock in cold storage Was re
dueed last Week 500 cases. and stands at
600 cases, against 55,23S eases same
time last year.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03
IN HUB MARKETS.
Fresh Made Butter Exceeds
the Demand.

Cold Storage stock Taken In Preference
To Fresh Iteceipts-Yery LIT. change
IN the chee.e situation-c hoice fresh
Eggs Ia Good Demand.
Boston. Nov. No Improvement In
the genera tone OF the butter market
ran be- reported. Some Of our dealers
say that they have little better trade
than last week, while others contend
that il is as hard as ever 10 sell fresh
Snade butter IN large lots The supply
continues to exceed the demand. and ac-
FOUNDATIONS IA cellars and public cold
storage Warehouses are the result. In
the meantime summer creamery from
cold stofase mas been in demand and
this continues 10 be used instead II the
fresh make.
1t is NOT unusual for Boston 10 be be-
hind other places in regard 10 the de-
mand for fres h-made butter at this time
of year, but IL is many years since there
was such a wide difference in prices as
at present With Chicago and ElgIu at
20 cents. New York at % cents, it must
seem strange To outsiders that no more
than Il cents can be obtained her. in u
wholesale way, but such is the fact, if
the great bulk Of the receivers art telling
the truth.
The principal reason for this condition
of affairs is that retailers and jobbers
are using cold storage stock, and while
this can be bought at to cents less than
fresh make, and it is satisfactory to con-
sumers, it will be taken in preference TO
the fresh receipts. OF course a certain
quantity of the finest fresh is selling at
full prices, but the proportion Is 50 small
In comparison with the " hole amount
consumed that has very little influence
on general values.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03

A few days ago Charles Priest and
Jesse Gould of Pittstield started with a
team for the northern part of the State,
on hunt for big game. Sunday they
were nearing Solon village and in turn
ing a sharp corner, at a high rate of
speed, the carriage was overturned and
both the occupants were thrown heavily
to the ground. Gould escaped with a
slight shaking up, but Priest struck on
ledge nearly severing his upper lip and
received other bruises about his fore
head. Thirteen stitches were required
to sew up the wounds. The carriage
was overturned and badly smashed and
the horse was badly cut about the legs
when found
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03

Senatorial opposition to acquiring the
Philippines by the United States, seems
to be in process of evolution. The New
York World publishes kilograms from a
number of U. >. Senators in opposition
to the proposition to pay portion of the
Philippine debt. Senator Hale, who is
included in this number is represented as
writing: 81 would not take the Phil
ippines If Spain would give us $40, 000,-
900 with them. The sooner we drop
them the BETTER This indicates that
there is strong opposition to the pro-
ject of acquiring these islands in the
treatyratifying body of our govern
ment.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03

London papers are very much gratified
at the position our government has taken
with regard to the Philippines. On the
other hand the demand of the commits
sioners is said to have caused great SUI
prise at Madrid, and the Spanish govern
ment is advised to protest energetically
This will be of little avail beside, Spain
could do nothing with the islands if the
United States government was not a
factor In the case. 1t would be as hard
for Spain to hold these islands AS il
for us to let go of them. Spain is mot
in it," The Philippines are lost to Spain
under any probable circumstances.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03

The connecting rail has been laid on
the Washington county railroad and this
great enterprise 80 long contemplated
and struggled for so energetically is
practically completed except the finish
ing touches that new roads all require,
especially those portions constructed 80
late In the season. 1t will be grand
thing for this large seaboard county,
help many enterprises and develop H.
dustres. 1t brings Eastport, Calais and
Machias nearer Bangor and other sec
tons of the State, puts the people OF
that county In touch with central and
western Maine and gives Washington
county business connection with western
markets. 1t must prove advantageous.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. The fol-
lowing are the real estate transfers dur
ing the past week.
Madison-A. c. Walton to Lila Ellis,
81; Fl. A. Merrill to Geo. w. f. Merrill,
$500.
Bingham--Frank Padham to Moose
head Co., $3.50.
Smithfield-,Joseph Carleton to w. f.
Perkins S45; |. NJ. Tibbetts to James
Turtle, $40 0.
Fairfield-John Thibodesu to Neil
Gregory, $2l5; l.. L. York To lsednre f.
York, 5000; Peter Rancho to V. X.
Common IL Co., 81.
Jackman-R. j. Thompson to Matthias
Poulin, $500.
Brighton-W. j. Foss to II. l..
Wyman, $3.50.
Pittsfeld-Olive D. Fairbrother to
Della $. Bowden, $500; Emeine Nc
Causland to Mary Z. Lampher, 500.
Mercer-Gordelia J. Bowden TO Olive
ID. Fairbrother, $1,000.
skowhegan-S. H. and w. d. Brad
bury to |. A. Homestead, $2l5.
Hartland-J. N. Stafford to C. w.
Dunton ct ais $3.50.
Norridgewock - James futile to
Thomas ribbetts, 81 800.
Harmony-Merca A. Wormlight TO C.
w. Loomis, $3.50.
Caratunk-I. S. Bean to Matilda J..
Bean, So.
Canaan-Mary 4. ,JeWett ct al to <. u.
Viles, 1925.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03

The Nicaraguan Congress has unani'
mously approved the agreement pro-
yisionally made between President Zela'
GA and the American contractors aud
engineers, Messrs. Edward F. Cragin
and Edward Eyre, authorizing the con-
struction of an inter-oceanic canal and
the concessionaires to negotiate with the
Maritime Canal Company. The discus
sion occupied four days. This is con-
sidered an important step in this enter
prise
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03
MRS. HAYNES.
Temperance Concert.

An interesting temperance concert
under the auspices of the Christian En-
deavor was given at the Bethany church,
Sunday evening last, with good num-
Der in attendance. There were musical
selections by double quartette and
duets by Mr.. and Mrs. Judkins, and
Misses Whitten and Nash. Interesting
readings and recitatiOns were given by
Misses Eva Nelson, Estelle Ward,
Rowena Whittier, Emerald Adele, Rena
L1omis and Ethel knowlton, the girls of
Miss Coburn's class, Ray Whittier, the
BOYS of Mrs. Mitchell's class and others,
There were also brief accounts of three
prominent statesmen, all natives of
Maine, Sec. John d. Long, Senator Frye
and II on. Nelson Dngley, who are out
spoken advocates of temperance. The
letter from Gen. Shafter on the canteen
and other temperance. items were given.
Mr.. George Otis Smith spoke on total
abstinence, treated from the scientific
and practical point of view. He said, in
brief. that alcohol is not food; it is not
safe medicine, being used less and less
by the medical profession and, third, it
is not safe stimulant. In support of
the last proposition, reference was made
to hansen, who prohibited the use of
alcoholic drinks by his crew, and also to
Greedy who testifies to the value of total
abstinence as a preparation for enduring
the extreme cold Oh the Arctic regions.
As for extreme heat, the action of the
British War Department was cited, by
which total abstinence policy was
adopted in the London expedition, where
the endurance of the men on the burning
desert has been widely commented upon.
No less remarkable, however, are the
late victories of the American navy, in
which the grog ration has long been
abolished. The fourth argument for
total abstinence was that alcohol is not
social necessity.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03
Paine-Walker.

pretty home wedding took place at
the brides parents, Mr., and Mrs. Or.
lando Walker, in Arson Thursday when
their daughter Miss Lucy, was united in
marriage to Mr.. red o. Paine OF this
village None but the immediate rela.
tives of the bride and groom were pres
emit. Refreshments were served. The
ceremony was performed by K. c Gray,
ESQ, of Madison. The best wishes of
many friends go with the newly we'd
ded pair as they start together in the
journey of life.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03

The campaign In some of the States
lust now drawing to close is very
quiet one. There is not the snap and
the push in the contest in any State as
there was in 1896. 1t is more difficult to
estimate the result than in vigorous,
well sustained campaign. Chairman
Babcock of the Republican National
Committee is confident that the Republi-
cans will have a plurality of twenty
seven in the next House. 1t is alum
dainty evident that there has been a
considerable decline of confidence among
the Democrats of late.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03

A striking illustration of the irony of
fate is the death of Colonel Waring. He
WAS great fighter of filth, had made his
reputation as such in New York city,
and vet fell victim to disease that
comes from filth, yellow fever. His
death Is decided loss.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03

The British war ships at Wei Hal Wei,
China. have cleared for action and are
ready for sea at an hours notice, and a
large Russian fleet is assembled at Port
Arthur. The greatest secrecy Is MAIN
tanned but crisis is expected and con-
Aiet is imminent. The situation in the
cast ia of a grave character.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03

The annual State Dairy Conference OF
the Maine Board of Agriculture will be
held In Portland on December 6. and 8.
In holding this conference 1t has been
decided to take a new departure in rela-
ton to the dairy exhibits which will be
fully explained ia the program to be
announced later.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03

Japan seems to have government
crisis on hand, The whole Cabinet has
resigned, the ministers being unable tc
agree upon the question of filling the
nortfolio of education. Thus the first
attempt at party government in Japan
has proved failure. 1t is probable that
the next Cabinet will be a coalition ol
Liberals and clan leaders.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03

Wooden shipbulding is not entirely
suspended in Maine. Sawyer Bros. OF
Milbridge, have just completed con-
tract for building 3 masted schooner
and more work is expected in that line
In that vicinity next season.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03

Kennebec Valley Grange of Madison
is to have an all day meeting, Thursday
November 10. A good programme will
be prepared and good time is expected
Arson and Starks oranges are invited.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03

Election occurs in most of the States,
Tuesday next. The election of congress
men is of the greatest Importance as it
determines the political control of the
next House Of Representatives. Repub-
licans are confident of good working
majority, but there is doubt enough
about it to make it interesting.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-11-03

Three young men were arrested last
week in Pittsfield, charged with disturb
ing a church service, but as they prom
Used to make no more trouble, they were
released on the payment of costs and the
sentence was suspended during their
good behavior.