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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-08

Where scattered coarse manure is to
be drawn ont and spread for blowing
under in the spring, it is best to gather
it in piles and let it ferment, if only for
a few days, rather than to keep the
teams idle while men are slowly scrap
ing the manure together. BY piling it
up there is a double advantage, as more
of the manure will be secured and the
slight fermentation it will get in the
heap will make it much more available
than manure that has laid scattered and
exposed through the winter. There is a
further advantage in piling 1t up if
some of the rich black mold under the
manure is mixed with it. This is the
remains of manure left scattered in pre-
vious years, together with some of the
soluble fertility in the stable manure
that has lain above it the past winter.
Most barnyards are larger than they
need to be. 1t is wasteful of manure to
leave it scattered and also requires too
much labor IN getting manure together,
says American Cultiyator
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-08
END VIEW OF SHEEP TROUGH.

be convenient for both sheep and lambs.
No sheep will jump into the trough,
and lambs will not lie in it as they will
in larger ones First take one six inch
board the desired length and bevel its
edges little for the bottom. Nail to
this two more six inch boards for the
sides, so the tops will flare little. Use
four inch board for a guard rail with
supports at each end at the middle of a
long trough. The figure shows view
of the end Of the trough in a perspec
tive. The legs are made of Q by stuff
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-08
BEAN CULTURE.
what "A Successful New York Grower
Says About 1t.


The following facts cleaned by Pro-
fessor c. p Roberts from a successful
farmer of western New York, who raises
from 30 to SO acres of beans each year
are presented in The Country Gentle
man:
The land devoted to beans is seeded
to wheat az soon as the beans are bar
vested. Ma1rowfat beans require at
least one bushel of seed per acre, pea
beans one-half to three-fourths bushel
In western New York any land that
will raise good corn, wheat or potatoes
will produce good crops of beans when
intelligently cultivated. A good loan
with subsoil of clay is regarded as the
best. 1t seems that marrowfats are
most largely grown on the heavy lands
and the pea beans on the lighter lands
Light lands should be supplied with an
abundance of vegetable matter. Cold
lands usually are less deficient in humus
and therefore so much attention need
not be paid to the humus on the heavy
soils.
On light lands weeder is6sed to ad-
vantage at first, and afterward two
horse sulky cultivator is sometimes
used. On the small farms a one horse
cultivator is used instead. Some hand
dressing will be necessary if the beans
are kept as clean as they should be, as
they are usually raised in drills, and the
cultivator of necessity cannot destroy
the weeds which are intimately asso-
ciated with the beans.
The price ranges widely. During the
last three years they have rarely brought
81 per bushel. Perhaps 80 cents might
be taken as the average price for that
time. The cultivation of the bean has
extended quite largely into Michigan
and even California, and this results in
a full or over supply, and hence low
prices Twenty bushels is considered
good average. A few get more, but
many less About three-fourths of ton
of bean straw is secured per acre, al
though this varies according to variety
and season. The bean straw is highly
valued for both sheep and cattle by
those who are well qualified to judge of
its merits 1t is rated among the bean
raisers as equal to clover hay.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-08
For Over Fifty Years.

MRS. WIssLows SOOTHING SYRUP has been
ers for their children while teething, with
perfect success 1t soothes the child, ssftens
the gums. sllays all pain. cures wind collie and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will re-
lieve the poor little sufferer Immediately.
sold by Druggists in every part OF the world.
Tive nty- Ave cents a bottle. Be sure and ask
for "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and
take no other kind 1y38
Mart. Cochdale: HE seems to glory In his
unpopularity." Hi Ball: "Loves himself
for the enemies he has made, eh?"
Dyspepsia-bane of human existence. Bur
dock Blood Bitters cures it, promptly, perma-
nently. Regulates and tones the stomach.
"Dar ain no good O. bein' backward in dis
life," said Uncle Eben. de parrot amt a
very smart bird But it manages putty
comfortably, Just by gettin' on de perch and
hollerin' de little it knows"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-08
DRINK GRAlN.0

after you have concluded that you ought not
doctors order it, because II is healthful, in
MIGRATING and appetizine. 1t is made from
pure grains and has that rich seal brown color
and tastes like the finest grades OF coffee an6
cost about Il as much. Children like 1t ant
thrive on 1t because it is a genuine food dripi
containing nothing but nourishment. Ash
your grocer for Grain-o, the new food drink
is aud 25c.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-08

Family Secret-'Doesn't your son inherit
his hghting qualities?" Yes, but don't refer
to that he got them from his mother"
squff; ''The cycle is superceding the horse
everywhere" BiH: Eyes; found piece of
pneumatic tire in my sausage this morning"
sit burn? Use DR.. Thomas Electric Oil.
A cut9 Use Dr. Thomas Eclectrc OH AT your
druggists.
Visitor: "What lovely furnturei" Tom
my: Eyes; | guess the we bought it
from is sorry now he sold it; he's always call
ing"
Everybody's liable to itching piles. Rich and
poor old and young-terrible the torture they
suffer Only one sure cure; Doan's Ointment.
Absolutely safe can't fail.
Widow Farrelly: "Do We moind the beau
tiful bookay Mr., Googan presinted me this
mawnin'? All the poor monl His wolfe died
Just tin days ago" Widow Murphy: BE
gorra they XII pit we'll didn't they?"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-08

Mr.. z. Ketcham of Pike City, CAL,
says; During my brothers late sick
ness from sciatic rheumatism, Chamber
lain's Pain Balm was the only remedy
that gave him any relief" Many others
have testified to the prompt relief from
pain which this liniment affords. For
sale by Horatio W, Gushing, Skowhegan,
and Sullivan Newton, Jackman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-08
Can and | CANT.

There's enough to know about paint
ing, without manufacturing paint
mean for a painter.
can paint as well as the next man.
can't Nuke by hand such paint as Devoe
lead and zinc. Nor can anybody; zinc
requires grinding in with the lead.
ALBERT Ii. NOBLE.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-08
oexine Pills

in9ue men with more bodily and mental
yiyor; banish weakness, cure nervous debil-
ity. lack of confidence, varicocele, insomnia
and mind wandering. They help you main
tain self-controi and enable you to think
clearly All effects of past mistakes removed
and drains aud losses FOREVER checked.
500 per box, boxes (guaranteed) S 90.
Book free. Peal Medicine Co., CleveiAnd, o.
old by Geo. E. Sampson. Corner Druggist
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-08

This illustration of fence post litter
reproduced from The Farm and Fire
side tells its own story of the manner
of it's use. The litter is stout, season
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-08

ed post about four inches in diameter
and six or seven feet long 1t is shod
with heavy piece of iron with an out
turned point With this implement, as
a correspondent reports, it is an easy
matter, with the use of another post as
a fulcrum, to pry out the old posts after
working them loose no matter how
tenaciously they stick.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-08

What "A sheep Trough Ought to BE.
trough which he considers peculiar to
his own view of what u sheep trough
ought to be. 1t is so constructed as to
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-08
Manure For Early Potatoes.

1t is hardly possible to make land too
rich where the early crop of pota toes IS
to be planted The rich soil insures
early growth of the plants and that
they will come mp with thick, vigorous
stalks, which is the unfailing sign of a
good crop, Too much manure will cause
rot in potatoes late in the season, but
with early potatoes the crop is generally
harvested before it has time to either
mature or rot. Generally the early po-
tsto crop may be got off in time to plant
cabbage for late crop, and there will
be richer soil for the cabbage roots than
there was while the potatoes were grow
ing, says The American Cultivator.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-08

At whist.--"Why does q woman always talk
at whist" well, l suppose she feels like
showing there's something she can do"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-08

To Cure Cough in One Day
To Cure Cold in One Day
To Cure Sore Throat in One Day
To Cure Hoarseness in One Day
Take Cleveland's Lung Healer, 25c, trial
size free. If it fails to cure, your money
will be refunded. H. w. Gushing.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-08

Mule Driver: ~ reckon III have ter quit
drivin' mules, boss"
Employers: "What is the natter"
Mule Driver: I've jined the church"
Three spectres that threaten baby's life.
Cholera infantum, dysentery, diarrhPa. DR..
Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry never fails
to conquer them.
Backing Up William d. Howells
says the Spanish writer's of fiction are supe-
riOr to ours" "That's just what thought
when used to read their war news"
Chronic nasal catarrh poisons every breath
that is drawn into the lungs. There is procurabe
from any druggist the remedy for the cure of
this trouble A small quantity of Elys Cream
Balm placed into the nostrils spreads over an
inflamed and angry surface relieving immedi-
ately the painful Inflammation, cleanses heals
and cures A cold in the head vanishes imme-
diately. Sold by druggists or will he mailed for
SO cents by Ely Brothers, Sc Warren street, New
York.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-08

Sinking the Responsibility. what is a
plagiarist, Uncle Christ" "A plagiarism Why,
he is man who never puts forth his own
opinions without lacking some other mans
name to them"
THINK about your health. Do not
, allow scrofula taints to develop in
your blood. Take Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla now and keep yourself WELL.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-08

A+Flag stations; ut which trains will atop
on signal or notice to Conductor.
twin not sion except TO leave or take Freight
MIXED train between North Anson and Binl ham
STAGE CONNECTIONS
At Norridgewock. for Mercer, and Smith
field land Electric Cars to and from Skowhe-
GAM
At Arson TO- Sawyers Mills, (Stsrks).
No. Anson for North and West New Portland
Dead River, Flagstaff and Eustis. At Binghhn
for Forks, Moose River, Msyheld, KingsouU
and Abbott.
w. M. AVER SUPT.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-08
Somerset Railway,
CHANGE OF TIME
Commencing October 3 1898

Commencing October 3 1893
Trains will run as follows, connecting at osio
land with Maine Central Railroad Trains to and
from Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Wsteryillt
Augusta, Gardiner. Bath Skowhegan and Ban.
gor.
For Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Wateryile,
AnRnsta. SkoMhegan and bangor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-06-08
Maine Central R,R.
Arrangements OF Train Eject


Nov. ~, 1928.
Trains leave Skowhegan as follows: $40 A.
M. for all points West also to Bangor. Vance
boro. St. Stephen, Houlton, Woodstock St.
John and Halifax-1.35 P. NJ for Watervile,
Oakland, North Arson, lewiston. Augusta
Gardiner and Brunswick, Portland and Bos.
ton, Dexter. Dover and Foxcroft, Greenvie,
Bangor Old Town, Patten and Houlton via B.
Il A. r. r. h Mattawamk eag;-3.t0 P. NJ
(mixtd) for Waterville enabling passengers to
connect for Oakland and to take night Pun.
man TO- Portland and Boston.
ARRIVALS:-7.00 A. M. mixed from Water
Vile, daily except Mondays:-10.40 A. M.
Passenger from Portland, Lewiston, Winthrop,
Waterville, Augusta and Bangor;-5l5 P. N.
from all points.
GEO. F. EVANS, Vice Pres, and Gen. Mgr.
+. 70. BOOTHBY. General Pas'r Agent
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16
ANOTHER TELEGRAM
Received by the Local Committee. From
Admiral Dewey's Secretary.

Received by the Local Committee. From
Admiral Dewey's Secretary.
Yesterday the local committee having
in charge the placing of the Fort Henry
tablet, on February 22d, next, received
another telegram from J. w CTaw-
ford, secretary of Admiral Dewey, 10
the effect that the Admiral and Mrs.
Dewey would be glad to receive the
Wheeling committee tomorrow. 1t
was found impossible to get the COM
mittee together for journey to Wash
ington on such short notice, and tel
egram was sent in reply, asking that
a date be fixed for the coming week.
The local committee is composed of
President H. Quarter, Of the Chamber
of Commerce, Mayor A. 7. Sweeney
President McGregor, of the Board of
Commissioners; 0. C. Dewey, C. w.
Brockunier, Dr. R. M. Baird, Alex Up
dlegraff, Judge G. L. Cranmer, Col. Rob
ert White and Hon. T. M. Garvin.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16
THE DODDRlDGE FUND.

The Register Opens Fund in Aid of tn .
Project to Purchase Sword for the
Wheeling Naval Officer.
When the project of raising by pub
lie subscription, the sum of $500 to pur-
chase a sword for Ensign John S. Dod-
bridge, of this city, was first announced
the Register commended the idea, and
it has since received the substantial
support of a large number of business
men and citizens generally.
With the view of facilitating the
raising of funds for the presentation Of
a suitable token of appreciation to a
naval officer who is a native of this
city, and in whose career in the service
of his country there is a very consider
able interest, the Register has deter
mined to open subscription to the
fund, and solicits additions to the same
from those able and inclined to aid a
worthy cause.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16
A FINE CONCERT COMPANY.


The concert by the Bostonia Sextette
Club on Monday night, at the Opera
House, under the auspices of the Y. M.
C. A.. will be an important musical
event. A Philadelphia exchange con-
tains the following comment on con-
cert by the Club in that city:
Mr.. Stats gave Paradis' ''Fantasie
for Clarinet" from ''Pre AUX Clercs.
He is a master of the clarinet, and
easily demonstrated his ability with
this number. The obligato was also an
exhibition Of skill and art
Mr.. Fries gave Servias' "Fantasie
Polonaise" for the cello. The rich,
mellow tones he produced were en-
chanting and his execution OF the differ
ent passages was marvellous. Years OF
well-directed practice have made him
one of the most proficient OF artists
with this instrument.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16

by a tent, where fortunes win be told
to the inuuisitive patrons.
Common Sense in the Household
will be shown in booth where every
thing that can be prepared in kitchen
will be for sale. The menu to be
served here win embrace among other
things, chicken salad, plum pudding,
preserves pickles, cakes and coffee.
The ladies impersonating the char
acters found in Crawford" win serve
tea and waters.
Various kinds of drinks that are re-
freshing ION a summers day" will be
served by the ladies in charge Of the
MAUD Muller" booth.
A cup of cocoa and waters may be
purchased from the Queen of Curds
and Creams" and her many obliging
assistants.
The gentlemen who may attend will
be served with cigars at the booth
where the "Reveries of Bachelor" is
represented.
Many different articles in use on the
Isle of Cuba may be seen on a visit to
the Cuban booth, where fruits, cigar
cites, tobacco and pipes will be on
sale.
There will be no contests, and tickets
for the affair will be sold only at the
door, Above each booth will appear
the title of the booth and the name of
the author represented. The decora-
tions and the costumes of the various
characters will be particularly inter-
esting and there promises to be a large
attendance each evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16
TIE PROJECTED TROLLEY LINE
From Bridgeport to Mt. Pleasant and
Beyond Exciting Great Interest,


Beyond Exciting Great Interest,
More than one-half of the right "a
way has been already secured for tho
projected electric trolley line between
Bridgeport and Whites. this side OF
Mt. Pleasant, and it is anticipated that
the petition for the right of way VIII
be almost unanimously signed by the
end of this week, and the survey viii
probably be commenced ON MONDAY.
The people between Colerain and
Martins Ferry are very much inter-
ested in the proposed road, as are also
the citizens between Whites and Sci.l
ence Hill. and the latter are attempt-'
ing to divert the proposed road froml
the route now contemplated so as to-
take in several outlying farms. These
people are so much interested that they
are arranging to secure surveyor for
the purpose of demonstrating that Inns
through their property is more feasi-
bic than that heretofore proposed. z
This situation goes to show that the
trolley line IS very much needed, anB'
no trouble is anticipated in securingl
all the privileges desired unless the diff
ferent interests become involved In q
contst.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16
Diamonds and Watches. Bargains
this week at H. E. HILLNAN & co.
ACTION OF COUNCIL APPROVED.


Yesterday there was general approval
of the action of Council in refusing to
make an appropriation from the city
treasury for wedding present to Ad-
miral Dewey and wife, or for the Dod-
bridge sword fund. Public sentiment
is very much in favor of having the
Admiral visit this city, and also COM
mends the presentation of a testimonial
to Ensign Doddridge, but there is oppo-
sition to using public funds for either
purpose, as being a transportation of
the money of the people, and setting a
precedent for other similar appropria-
lions of more or less merit. Once this
sort of thing is started there is no tell
ing where it will end, and the best
judgment Of citizens is that the doors
of the city treasury had better remain
closed to all such appeals.
The attempt in Council, Tuesday
night, to make a political matter Of it,
and the characterization of gentlemen
who voted against it as "Aguinaldos"
is deservedly held to have been in very
bad taste.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16
Good Alarm Clock Csc.
w. ]. LUKENS, One-Price Jeweler.
FROM NEWSPAPER TO RAILROAD
MIR, Edward Manning. OF the "keEistcr
BECOMES a Ticket Agent.

MIR. Edward Manning. OF the hekheoE
Becomes Ticket Agent.
Mr.. Edward Manning, for several
years railroad reporter and Mounds
vile and Cameron correspondent OF the
Register, has resigned his position, and
to-day will enter upon new but con-
genial duties as ticket agent for the
Wheeling G. Lake Erie railroad at Mar
tins Ferry.
Mr.. Manning has the deserved repu-
tation Of hustiing and Give" news
paper man, and may be confidently re-
lied upon to show the same energy and
ability in railroad work. He Is known
personally to almost every railroad
man in this vicinity, on all lines, and
is very popular among all classes OF
officials.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16
DIpHTHERIA AT wELLSBURG.

Mary. a nine year old child OF James
Montgomery, of Wellsbrrg, died yes
terday morning, at six O'Clock OF dipa-
iberia. Two cases are ALSO reported
at the home of Eugene Schmidt, on
Liberty street The disease seems TO De
growing worse, and patrons OF the
schools are keeping their children at
home.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16

The union meeting in the interest OF
Good Citizenship will be held to-
night in the United Presbyterian
church The speaker will be the Rev.
w. I. Wishart, a prominent pulpit
orator Of Allegheny. No meeting was
held last night, on account of the
prayer meetings in the churches rep
resented.
A conference of the committee OF
seven clergymen, representing all the
denominations connected with the good
citizenship movement, was held yester-
day afternoon in the Fourth Street NJ
E. church. The ministers present ex-
pressed themselves as very much graft
fed over the success of the meetings in
the First Presbyterian and Fourth
Street M. E. churches. It was decided
to hold four more meetings next week
in the same churches, and In the same
order as during the present week.
Friday nights meeting will be held
in the English Lutheran church. DR..
Sooy stated that he had secured par
tial promise from the Dew. DR.. Nc
Crory, who spoke at the Fourth Street
church, to return and address one OF
the meetings next week DR.. McCrory
made a splendid impression, and was
very happy in the selection of his
theme, inasmuch as the Sabbath schools
are just now studying the Book OF
Nehemiah.
The other speakers for next week
cannot be announced to-day, as it will
first be necessary to secure their con-
sent. An effort will be made to get one
or two clergymen from points outside
of the city.
With reference to the meetings which
are being held, DR.. Sooy said to a
Register reporter last evening:
I'VE really have no plans in connec-
ton with the good citizenship mass
meetings, but it is likely that some
thing will develop while they are in
ogress-some movement having for
its object the moral publication of the
city. !.
The week Of meetings was originally
determined upon last year, and the
purpose was to increase interest in
church work The date was changed
from time to time, on account of plans
OF churches and pastors which con-
fiicted. 1t was fixed for November LIST,
and then changed to November 18th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16

That the Opera House, next Friday
evening, November 18th, will have its
seating capacity taxed to its utmost
there can be no doubt, if one is TO
Judge by the ususual demand for seats.
That the occasion win be a joyous one
there can be no doulot, when the an
nouncement that Hoyt's "A Contented
Woman" the funniest work. of this
clever playwright, will be the attrac-
ton, and it comes with it's wealth OF
scenery and gorgeous costumes, the
same as used during its phenomenally
successful run at Hoyt's Theatre, New
York. "a Contented Woman" is a
satire of the keenest kind, and one that
according to fattering reports appeals
to all classes of theatre-goers. The
piece is replete with spirited and
catchy music, and no end OF entertain
ing specialties. The cast is the strong
est Mr.. Hoyt has ever sent out, and is
headed by Miss Belle Archer, noted Tor
her artistic acting and beauty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16
MoUNDsvILLE WANTS A LIBRARY.

G. S. McFadden, OF Moundsville, lefn
yesterday for Pittsburg, where he is TO
meet Andrew Carnegie relative to-
securing a donation of $4,000 for free
library which may be donated to that
city. Mr.. McFadden, as everybody
knows, owns the Mound, and it is very
likely that site will be chosen should
the above gentleman decide to give this
city the above amount OF money.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE.

The second OF the series OF illus
trated lectures for members OF the Car
roll Club will be given In the Auditor
Jun next Tuesday evening. The sub
ject win be Venice, the Bride OF the
Adriatic." 1t will take an hour in de-
livery, and will be illustrated by more
than one hundred beautiful pictures,
many Of them exquisitely coI0red.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-16
| CARNIVAL Of AUTHORS.
A Novel and Interesting Affair to Be
Opened

BY THE MANAGERS OF THE
KINGS DAUGHTERS DAY
NURSERY AT THE ARION HALL
THIS EVENING-A LIST OF THE
BOOKS SELECTED AND THE
PERSONS WHO WILL TAKE
PART-SOMETH OF THE
FEATURES PROVIDED FOR THE
OCCASION.