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The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07
Bingham.

Ore Savage and wife of Caratunk, were
in town, Wednesday of last week.
The Junior Endeavor society held an
entertainment, one day recently. A
pleasant time was enjoyed and few dol
lars added to their treasury.
A man who was working for Forest
Colby, seriously cut his foot and was
brought to this station to take the train
for down river.
John Piper was at home. Thanksgiving,
from Bates college. He has commenced
an eight weeks term of school in Cam
bridge, Me.
MIR. and Mrs S. A Beal of N. Arson.
on their way to their lumber camp in
| Moscow, were unable TO cross the river
at the ferry on account OF anchor ice,
obliging Mr.. Beal 10 return and cross at
Scion. before continuing his journey.
Mae Baker has just finished a term OF
ii weeks school in the Stream district in
Moscow. Pupils were all small Arlie
and frankie Whitney did not miss day
for the whole term. Joel and Raymond
Whitney missed one and one half days /;
Bernard Whitney only one day; Leon
Huff, one day Laura Gilman and Asa
Carney were not absent during the first
eleven weeks. Pretty good record when
il is remembered that some of these chill
dren live a mile and half from the
school house.
Village schools closed, last week after
fourteen weeks term.
Sam Foster was at home from Orono,
Thanksgiving.
Mr.. and Mrs John Taylor of N. Arson
spent a few days, including Thanksgiving,
with their daughter, Mrs. w. b. Good.
rich.
Edwin S. Baker. who has been sick for
the past year died at his home, last
Tuesday, aged 81 years Funeral ser
vices were held on Thursday at the Con-
gregationsl Church, Rev. !. c Gregory
officiating. The CaSket was beautifully
decorated with floral offerings Mr. Ba-
ker was lifelong resident of Bingham
and Was well known in the county. taking
great interest in political affairs, being
many times a delegate 10 the Republican
State and county conventions. For more
than twenty years he was town clerk and
HISt SciSCNuldu, anu lot many years. UCd
con aud secretary of the Congregational
Church. He was an honest, warm heart
ed man and will be greatly missed. He
leaves widow, two daughters and a son.
Quite a business is being done. ship
ping the peg sticks which have been sea
soning since lastspring The past month
has been very good for yardlng timber
and a large amount has been yarded.
There will be road hearing. next
Tuesday, TO lay out new street, begin
ming near W. X lordan's house and
reaching to Gardiner Beans.
w b. Goodrich has been appointed
town clerk to I'll OUT the uneSpired term
OF the late + S Baker
Nearly all the business men of Blng-
ham are soon to have telephones from
their places OF business 10 the station.
The instruments have been ordered al
ready.
Chas. York OF Brighton, was 10 town,
Tuesday last
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07
Skowhegan churches.

The subject OF Rev. +. 7. Adams ser
mon next Sunday, will be The Lords
exchequer, or the true financial system
for carrying on the Lords work
soclable was held at Bethany
Church, Tuesday evening, at which the
exercises and refreshments were with
reference to the observance OF Thanks
giving day OF the old times.
Morning worship at the Universalist
Church, next Sunday, with sermon by
the pastor, According to Your Faith. ="
Vesper service at 40 with the topic,
1.-THE Christian Church" All are invited.
A missionary meeting was held at the
First Baptist Church, sunday evening,
upon Africa. Mrs. Belle Clafin, who
has been a missionary In Africa, brought
back many euri0sltles which were on
inspection and which she interestingly
described. Mrs. Marble also spoke on
the missionaries of Africa.
"rhe Parable OF the Prodgal Son" is
the subject for next Sunday evening at
the congregational Church. The adj
dress will be illustrated with the lantern.
In the morning Mr. K. f. Harris is the
solost aud there will be other special
music. This church and its pastor cor.
daily welcome all to both morning ard
evening services.
At the frat Baptist Church on Sunday
morning, the pastor, Rev. Henry F.
Hnse, will preach. Singing by the
chorus choir under the. leadership of
Mrs. Philo Steward. Sunday school for
Bible study ut II O'Clock. Young Peo-
ple's meeting at 6'o'clock. Evening Cos
pei praise service with short address, at
O'Clock. A good interest is being man
ifested Every one is invited.
The Miller Mission Band held their an
nual rally at the Bethany Church par
Tors, Saturday afternoon. There was a
good attendance and an interesting
meeting, The officers for the ensuing
year were elected as follows: Director,
Mrs. Mabel Phillips Judkins; president,
Miss Florence Jewett; vice president,
Miss Harriet Cleveland; secretary, Miss
Ethel Knowlton; treasurer, Fred Whit
Ing.
The ladies' of the Congregational
society held fair 10 the vestry, Tuesday
aud Wednesday of this week. Fancy
articles were on sale both afternoons
and evenings and everything In that line
Was disposed OF. The fair closed Wed
nesdsy evening with farce given by
Miss Webb's class, entitled IAN Open
secret The proceeds Of the fair and
entertainment amount To over 500.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07
Smelter at Laramie VIII Soon
BE Built.
Business Men Working to secure In
mediate C"nstrHetion Of a Copper Re-
ductIon Plant

Business Men Working to Secure In
mediate Constraetion Of Copper Re-
duction Plant
The importance Of Laramie cspital
moving ia time Ia III. direction Of
copper snelter i receiving the serious
attention Of number of prominent Cit
zens. That copper smelter will -
bullt 10 Southern Wyoming in 1900 il 4
logical necessity. Not less than dom
blg paying copper mines will be shippers
IN the spring Of 1900 within rAdiu. IF
nifty miles OF Laramie. The Soda lake
spur, which is now confidently projected
a. far az Jelm in 1900. will bring them
within a radius Of thirty miles ~ that
central point. The water power. or
cheap wood fuel at TIA, point. makes a
concentration plant an easy problem
The completion Of a railroad Will solve
the coke problem for smelter in sddi-
ton. That concentration ard smelf-
ing plant FOR copper. either al Jelm Or
Laramie for the smelier, will ~ pay
lhg investment. hone doubts who knows
+ he copper mining conditions in the
Medicine Bow range. That a railroad
spur 10 Jelm would paw. with the North
PARK trade, supplemented BIZ big COP
per reduction plant il conceded. Tbs
ATTENTION OF the bu-luess men OF Lara
ME, forestallng the logical conditions
aud securing these feeders for her com
merce, has not begun too soor. They
see thar they cannot permit any lsches
/ TO rob Laramie Of her natural trade as
the copper smelling center Of the copper
belts developirg both ea-s and west Of
i hrr.-7he DIRTY -Felts. Denrtr, Cote.,
/ Noe. 26tt. 1899.
/ Please remember that the mines and
property Of the American Gold & Copper
Co. are at Jelm and that Jelm i. in faet
mostly owned By this company. All
subscription for stock and money paid
for same must come through the Office Of
L. F. FAIRBROTHER.
special Agent.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07

Mr.. Borden, proprietor of extensive
iron works at Fall River, broke into the
plan of advancing the wages of opera
tives in cotton mills Per cent by an
nouncing that he would elevate the pay
Of his workmen 10 per cent. This had
the effect to cause mill operatives to
hesitate before accepting the former
sffer and obliged the cotton mill corp
eratious to advance their offer of in
crease to 10 per cent. This offer has
been accepted and will take effect
December 18th. Other mills in the
country will, it is understood, make this
substantial advance in the pay of their
operatives.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07
LOCAL MENTION.

Warren J. Foss Of Brighton j. IN
town on business today.
M aud Mrs. l.. }. Addition returned
from Leeds, Saturday evening.
K. W. Linn, Jr. Of Hartland. was in
town Sunday, calling on acquaintance.
Mr.. aud Mrs. L. W. Crawford of
Waterylle passed Sunday in town with
relatives.
+ Ned Merrill and Blaine 5. Yiles return.
ed to Bowdoin. Monday morning. after
passing Thanksgiving at their homes
here.
Chas. f Hill and wife of Lawrence,
Mass, visited with the family Of Hiram
Bearce, last week, returning home Mon
day.
Mrs. Warren Foss Of Brighton was in
town over Wednesday night. taking the
train, Thursday morning, for visit at
Belfast.
William Wides of Bangor passed Sun
day in town with friends. Mr.. Wildes
ia now running as brakeman on the
Bangor Portland line.
Charles Dealey was in Lewiston. last
week, where he took side degree Of the
X. of P. with Frank Baker Of the Maeni
Hotel, Saturday evening.
Our merchants have attractive adver.
tisements in the REPORTER. this week.
in which they tell US all about holiday
goods in large quantities and great yar-
ETY.. All we can do at this time is to
advise all to read these advertisements
carefully.
The running of the cars on the :. d y.
electric road has been suspended since
Sunday caused by the shaft at the power
house becoming sprung, necessitatiug it
being sent away to be Strengthened. II
is expected that car service will be re-
sumed, Saturday.
Ira c. Stockbridge of Portland. al
nounces that he has secured the famous
pianist, Paderewski, to give recital at
City Hall, Portland, Wednesday after
noon, Jan. 3, at $50 O'Clock, and that
holders of tickets for the occasion will
be given half fares on Maine railroads.
The Woman's Club met in the Library
parlors, Wednesday afternoon. The
sut Jet for consideration was Political
England" A paper was read OF par
liamentary Government by Mrs. Clara
B. Leavitt and a paper upon Liberal
Conservative Leaders, by Mrs. c. A
Marston. Book Review Richard Car
vel" by Mrs. II. A. Markley. A onver-
sation upon the question, as club life
inmical to the home was opened by
Mrs. l.. A. Dascombe, followed by Mrs.
Anna Merrill, Mrs. Elizabeth Merrill and
Mrs. f. NJ. Smith. The musical feature
consisted of solo by Mrs. w. j. Esta-
brook and duet by Mrs. Philo Steward and
Mrs. Estabrook. Mrs. Miller and Mrs.
Danforth were hostesses. Announce
ment was made that the club had made
provision for a travelling library TO be
sent to The Forks for six months.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catauh that cannot be
cured Is taking Halls Catauh Cure.
= 7 CHENEY * Co, Pros.
1o eGe. q
We. TIE undersigned, .avins NL.,u r. :
Cheney far the last - years. and believe hin
perfectly honorable il all business transactions
and nuauciylly able 10 carry out any Obligations
made rs 'neir trm.
West a Trua1, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
OHIO.
Wa.aing. Kinuan < Marvin. Wholesale, Drug
gists. Toledo, Chic.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Price 75c per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07

The Bangor Commercial of the lst
instant alludes to the various schemes
for securing money by the promise of 10
per cent per month dividends, which
have recently been exposed, aud advises
that the next Maine legislature be asked
to pass an act providing for State super.
vision over all individuals, firms or
private bankers OF every name aid de
scription who receive deposits of money
from the people. There ia force in this
proposition. Savings banks, trust com.
panies, building associations, etc. are
subject to supervision of State officials
and National Banks of u. 5. officials.
The people should il possible be protect
ed from the Woodbury. Mouton con
Germs, or at least such should be subject
to rigid inspection IL they would deal
with onfiding public. Corporations are
creatures of law. We do not see any rea-
son why all corporations OF other States
as we'll as of the State of Maine should
not be subject to supervision and their
sOlvency determined before being allow.
ed to do business In Maine aud WIZ their
agents should not be required to take
out license like the agents OF insurance
companies. 1t is indeed strange that
any considerable number OF persons
should be gulled by corporations or per
sons offering 10 per cent per month,
or any per cent approaching that im-
possible figure, bat there are such 10
the country, enough II seems to make
the business profitable TO work. or
course the only way this can be done ia
to pay the dividends for time out OF
the principal as Ii Is collected, on the
plan Of the famous swiDdle OF years ago,
the "Woman's Bank We do not claim
to be conservstors for the people, fnan-
cially or otherwise, but were we going
to give advice 10 regard 70 Investments,
1t would be for all, especially those not
yersed In such things, to make safety
the first consideration. II you are not
reasonably sure about an Investment,
make inquiry of some persons OF expert
ence, whose advice you would consider
good in such matters. You are not alb
solutely secure from loss even then, but
this Is n sensible preeaution TO take Ia
the premises. Sometimes 1t is good
thing to buy experience even II 1t comes
high, but 1t Ia well to make these trans
actions as infrequent as possible. They
will come often enough, however great
the care we may exercise.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07
operati ives.

Secretary Of War Root in his annual
report, among others, makes recommen
dations embracing form of government
for Porto Rico, allowing natives as much
participation as is practicable; also free
trade with that island; the gradual for
nation of government by the people of
Cuba, and the placing of her sugar on the
same basis of that of the most favored
nations; the establishment of Pacific
cable; an appropriation of fifteen mil
lion dollars for river and harbor i'm
prOvements; the erection OF statue TO
Gen. Grant at the capital; larger
standing army sundry notifications OF
the army system, and the increase of
the capacity of West Point.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07

In the Republican caucus on Saturday,
after some discussion, the "Reed Rules
were adopted without dissenting VI to
Several members advocated slight modi-
fcation of the rules but upon considera
ton these proposed amendments were
Withdrawn as impracticable. Thus is
the wisdom of the Ex.Speaker endorsed.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07
GOOdrich-Bean.

There WAS very pretty, though quiet,
wedding at the residence of Rev. II. A..
Markley on Thanksgiving afternoon,
when Earle w. Bean and Miss Nellie
Goodrich were united in marriage The
bride was tastefully attired In blue with
white chiffon trimmings. Miss Good
rich is the daughter Of Mr.. Eugene
Goodrich of Canaan and Mr.. Bean is a
resident of the same town the only son
of Isaac Bean. The couple left on the
train for Portland. After their return
they will reside in Canaan. They have
the best wishes of many friends.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07

Thanksgiving can truly be said to be
the religious festival for all the people.
Christmas and Easter are for Christians
only. The Jews and Mohamedans have
their own religious festival taking the
place of these, but Thanksgiving is
broad enough to include all religions, or
the people of all religions in our own
country. at least,
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07

November was very dry month.
The total precipitation of water as
measured at the Maine Agricultural Ex-
pertinent Station was 2.01 inches while
the average for November for 81 years is
444 inches. No wonder the rivers and
brooks were low, November 30.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07

The rainfall of Monday was exceed
ipgly opportune. 1t did not appear to
be very heavy here, but there was
sufficient to fill the river and cause
water to run over the dam. The brooks
and streams hereabouts are about at the
ordinary summer pitch.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07
xwrKRED AS SECOND GLASS MAIL MATTER.

The Franklin, Somerset and Kennebec
railway company has filed copy of ills
record of location in Somerset county in
the towns of Smithfield and Mercer, in
the office of the clerk of courts.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07

The House Of Representatives At
Washington. sat down "harde upon
ROBBERS of Utah. Oaly 30 of the full
number present voted In his favor and
they voted simply to allow him to be
sworn IN aud act as "A member pending
his investigation by the judiciary com
mttee. 302 were opposed 10 his taking
his case being Investigated By n special
committee. Mr.. Litteield OF Maine Is a
member OF this committee. One Repub-
Loud OF California.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07
The sintern nf NIercY

OF the Sacred Heart Hospital. Manches-
ter, n H., says I'VE used Comfort
Powder 90 lad suffering with eczema
and intolerahle itching IL brought
quick relief, aud sleep" cures all irri-
tati0u.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07

The Treasury statement issued Decem
Der lst WAS pleasing one TO those who
are Interested to see the finances OF the
government on safe basis. II shows
that at the close of business Nov. 30, the
debt, less cash in the Treasury. amount.
ed to 81 ,140, 09l,s 1871 a decrease for the
month of So ,537, $50. During the month
the bonded Indebtedness OF the Govern.
ment WAS decreased by the purchase OF
bonds amounting to about 50 III sol.
During the same time there WAS de
which Was used In bond purchases.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07

The new Rex Beliadonua and Capsicum
Piaster~-extra siEe--for colds. pleQrisy,
back ache, sclAtica, etc, at SIMPSONS
corner drug store, 25e
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07
DIED

Auson-Noy. 2s. Dsai L. Will. aged 81 years
months aud DAYS.
Pleasant Pond The Forks-Mrs Melissa
young : iceland, aged . years
BtnghAm-Noy. IS. Edwin :. Baker, aged q
years.
Anson-Nov. rs. Daniel L. Will, aged 81 years
mouths and days
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07

The mills of the Camden Wooden Com
pany was burned, Wednesday afternoon.
The loss was $40, 900 but the property
was well insured.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07

President McKinley's message. some
what condensed. appears m our columns,
this week. 1t is very important State
paper. Never before have there been
such diversified affairs for chief exccu-
tive Of this nation TO treat upon In All
annual message, aud President Mckinley
does the work with the hand of an ex.
perienced statesman. All will read 1t
with interest
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07

\orrta gewock-Dec. J. by Rev J. 4. Jonea.
Mr. Arthur ID Bailey ard Miss Teunie r.
Horne both OF Skowhegsn.
skowheRsn-Aov. 81, By Rev Il a Marley,
Mr. Fare " kean and Miss Nellie Goodrich.
both of Canaan
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07

One of our chest protectors Is a sure
preventative from colds. We have them
10 different sizes. Sampson, the corner
druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07
BORN.
MARRIED

Ptitsheld Nog .. To the wife Of Edward
" tbeudorfer. . sou.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07

The following item concerning a
Young mau - ho Is soon 70 become one
Of skowhegau's business men Is taken
from the Farmiogton Chronicle OF Nov.
30
Harold & Ormsby of this place started
Tuesday for skoW hogan, where, AS We
have before stated. he has rented nice
store on Madison Avenue, aud will open
a jewelry store. Mr. Ormsbys mother
will follow him Ia "A lew weekz. The
Chronicle takes pleasure IN recommend
Ing Mr., Ormsby 10 the business and
financial men OF SkoNnegan A. man
worthy OF their confidence 10 every par
ticular.
Mr.. Ormsby expects to be- ready for
business, early next week
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07

Nearly 500 measures were introduced
IN the L. ). Senate. Wednesday. Re.
publicans Of the House gave their unani-
nous approval to the House financial
bill, Wednesday, IN caucus. President
Mckinley has sent large number Of
nominations 10 the Senate.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07

Sign all correspondence. We are
Obliged to drop out one communication,
this week, which We would have been
glad to have used but could not, because
l. was not signed and W. could not de-
termine who wrote il. |; takes but an
instant for n correspondent to sign his
or her name. Please do IL every time.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07

The sac savings bank tax for six
months ending Oct. 81, aggregates
500 1913 against sl9s ,575 TOR the pre-.
vilus six months. The tax on Skowhe
< m Savings bank is si,3G4, and Of the
FAiril.ld Savings bunk sl,3sl. Thus the
S<o~h hogan bank pays nearly 81 per
day, State tax.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-07
The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

I n. Smith. K. L. MoNEELIR
7. o. SMITH &aCO., PUBLISHERS,
,ss WATER STREET. SKOWHEGAN ME
AMENDMENTS; --Eusiness and legal adver
sasements inserted at reasonable rates, adjusted
70 the space used and the position given.
Prices quoted on application.
Cards of Thanks and Resolutions of Respect
Inserted at cents per line.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12

this year as against 5000 last year for
the fusion candidate for Governor, and
$4,000 for the fusion electors in 1896, and
fusionfcandidate for Judge in 1897. As
sistnntg Secretary of War Meiklejohn
came from Washington to plead with
the voters to uphold the Presidents
policies. Senator's Thurston and Hay
ward were on the stump warning the
people not to repudiate the President.
Senator Fairbanks and other prominent
Republicans from outside the State
lent their influence, but notwithstand-
Ing the efforts brought forth by the
Republicans. the fusion forces gained
a signal victory. Their candidate.
Judge Holcomb, carried five of the
Congressional districts out Of the six,
and lest the remaining district (the
First) by only n thousand The fusion-
lists made net gain Of three district
judges and large gain In county off,
GERS"
RETURNS GIVE ENCOUR AGEAfENT
Mr.. Bryan continues:
Taken as whole, the election re-
turns from all the States give encour-
agement to those who hope for the
overthrow Of the Republican party in
l9O0 1t is evident that those who be-
lieved in the Chicago platform in 1895
still believe in 1t. 1t Is also evident
that the hostility to the Chicago plat
form among those who opposed it is not
as pronounced as 1t was In 1896. 1t is
apparent also that there is n growing
hostility to the monopolles which have
grown up under a Republican admin
istrGtlon. 1t Is safe to say that the
American people would by n large ma
jority pronounce against the ATTEMPT
to raise the standing army to 100000,
and 1t is equally certain that upon q
distinct vote upon the Issue u large ma
jorfty Of the people would pronounce
against an imperialistic policy which
would develop here a colonial system
after the pattern of European govern
.ments.
IF the rebulSe Administered to the
Republicans at the polls had been more
severe. the prospect Of remedial legls-
lotion at the hands Of Republicans
would be brighter. While it was suf-
ficient to indicate that the people are
not satisfied with the Republican poll
cies It may not have been sufficient to
stay the course OF tho Republican par
ty toward plutocracy and toward the
= &. . 7 p
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-12
Attacks Upon Kimberly and MAIZE
king Wlthstood by British.
BoER FORCES ADVANCE
Geuerat cronjr. of tho Trensvaa, Ar
my, Demands surrenaer OF Kim-
beriy-Br,ti.h Tron.por, Founder.
od-Basu,os Faithful to Ens,nad-
Lnrgo Forco from Tho Cruiser
Tcrriblo Leaves for tho Front.
(By Telegraph to vlrglnian-Pilot.)

(By Telegraph to Eirginian- Pilot.)
Pretoria, Tuesday, Nov. THE bonn
bardment and attack on Kimberley
started this morning.
A TRANSPORT FoUNDERED.
Brest, France. Nov. 1l.-Rumors are
In circulation here that British trans
port has foundered off the island OF
Ushant. on the coast of Britanny.
ALL AROUND KIMBERLEY.
Barkly West, Monday, Nov. GA dis
patch received from Kimberley, says:
General Cronje sent message to
Colonel Kekewich calling on him to
surrender before in the morning to-
day. otherwise the town would be
shelled. the women and children re-
naming ut Kekewlchs risk. The Beers
is was added, surround Kimberley in
great force, with heavy artillery.