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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06
Reunion of the Hntchins Family.

II
August %, was the date of the second
reunion Of the Hutchins family at East
New Portland. The day was beautiful
but very warm, and for that reason
large attendance was not expected. but
We soon found that the warm weather
had 20 effect, for they began to arrive
early, and kept coming till afternoon.
when there were nearly az many in
attendance as there was last year. It
was pleasant 70 see the groups all
around the large yard, as they exchang-
ed greetings and wondered where so
many came from.
Al the sound Of the bell they gathered
in families under the trees, the lunch
baskets and boxes were brought forth
and as | watched the contents disappear
and looked on the fo1mes and faces of
the crowd, judged that not many were
troubled with dyspepsia. A happier.
better natured company it would be
hard to find. After lunch there was
programme consisting of an invocation
by Rev. Z. Il. Butts; address of vel
come, Elias Hutchins; response, Baxter
Hutchins; singing, Hold the Fort: short
speeches by Mark HutchiDs, Hiram
Weymouth, Fred Butts, Rev Eugene
Sampson. Rev. 6 B. Southwick. Newell
Parker, Fred Hutchins, Eugene jenkins.
Samuel Gould, Mahon WEIGH. and re-
marks by Estelle Hutchins Of Erie.
Penn, that were very impressive and
much enjoyed by all; also recitation by
Hattie Walker, and beautiful poem BY
Amos Head; singing of America and a
prayer by Rev. L. Hutchins.
After this came election of officers
president, a. 5. Parsons of New Port
land; vice president. Fred Hutchins of
kingfield; secretary, Melvin Hutchins of
T. New Portland cor. sec, Florence H j..
Webb, Z. New Portland; treasurer, F.
Z. Boynton, z. New Portland; com. on
arrangements, A. S. Parsons, Mark L.
Hutchins, John Green. They are to
hold annual meetings on the last We'd
nesday in August at the same place.
Mr.. Morrie Clarke took the pictures
OF the company after which all Joined in
singing old hymns. When some one
was chosen TO report the doings of the
day, one cousin from away objected to
being "reportedn but was anxious to
have bis picture taken in a group of
good looking ladies. The day was fast
drawing to close, and still they linger-
ed, not wanting to say good bye. but
hoping all would be there next year.
together with many Of the relatives.
| who have been unable TO attend these
pleasant gatherings SCRIBE.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06
Not q Prophet.

Following is one of the dire predie-
tons made by Bryan four years ago that
Republican papers in Kansas are quot
ing to the Democratic Presidential
nomiLee
IF Mr.. Mckinley and the Republican
party are successful and put in power
for the next four years, wages will be
decreased. hard times will come upon US
and over the land the prices of whest
will 60 down and the price of gold will
come up; mortgages on our homes will
be foreelosed by the money lenders ];
shops and factories will close. We will
export DO goods ard we will import from
foreign lands all the goods we use; thus
will want and misery be with US"
His statements, this year, probably
have about the same ratio OF truth in
them as those of 1895.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06

He had studied all the rules of cour-
tesy laid down for conductors and had
prefited by them. He did not intend
to be caught mapping.
"What car is thisr' asked the sweet
young thing.
He dotted his cap and gave her a
Chesterfieldian bow.
Madam" he said. this is car No.
819."
."T mean" she explained. what is its
destination"
Madam" he answered with the
same courtesy, at affords me pleasure
to be able to inform you that Its des-
tination is the car barn."-Chicago
Post.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06
LOoters in Canaan.

Report comes to US that robbers tried
their hand at looting the home Of Israel
Burns, farmer who lives on the Pitts
field road, In broad daylight, Tuesday
afternoon. The deed rivals those OF the
western highwayman and robber.
About O'Clock In the afternoon Mr..
Burns was at work about the great barn
and was suddenly startled by a voice
saying: "Got anything worth carrying
away, old man, Before Mr.. Burns
could turn upon the speaker his hands
were carried behind him and securely
tied, and he was tied to a post. Two
were his assailants. One was dressed
In black suit that was much worn, q
dirty white shirt, had a mustache
| sprinkled with gray and was about
forty five years old. The second man
wore brown suit, the coat having a
long rent on the left side and there was
coating of hair oil on the collar. This
man had no beard but was about thirty
| five years old and will weigh nearly 200
pounds.
After going through Mr.. Burns pock-
cts, the men left the barb and went
directly to the house it is supposed, for
it was but a few minutes past three
when Mrs. Burns saw two men enter the
house by the back door. Standing In
the hall one man asked for a drink of
water and as the lady went to get 1t she
was seized and bound and placed in a
large rocking chair In the sitting room.
Then the men went through the house
and looked into everything that would
hold valuables and went down celler and
helped themselves to the canned goods,
ginger bread, pies and bread. Neither
Mr.. or Mrs. Burns were gagged and
while the robbers were in the house,
Mr.. Burns kept up constant calling for
help. When the men had finished their
tour OF inspection, they appeared to be
in no hurry but sat down to the kitchen
table and partook of the good things
that they had found In the cellar, all the
time laughing at what they called q
''good joke on the old folks"
Finishing their repast, the robbers
went to the barn again and asked Mr..
Burns how he was enjoying himself
They said that they would not set the
buildings on fire and that he need moi
worry about his his wife and that posi-
bly, somebody would come along and
liberate them.
The larger of the two men remarked,
as he passed the horse stall: THAT'S a
pretty good horse you have there, old
man. We ought to take him along but
| guess it would be too much bother"
The robbers went out the rear end OF
the barn and struck for cross road tina
lays beyond a small piece Of woods. Il
was few minutes past five when MI
Burns heard somebody going past anc
raised cry for assistance. Drovel
Nelson and two assistants were passing
at the time and they entered the barn
liberated the old gentleman, listened t,
his story, went to the house and fount
Mrs. Burns, whom they also liberated.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06
Skowhegan Markets,
Corrected Weekly by d. II. BARTLETT.
PRICES PAID PRODUCERS.

Corrected Weekly by d. II. BARTLETT.
PRICES PAID PRODUCERS
BurTKR-kIrst quality, STAN ped. IS toieo per ID
BEKF-0x beef, TO : cts.
BEASs-Hand-picked yellow eyes, g. O0,to So 10
pea beans s2.25
OATs-32cts
E9Gs-l7 cts. per dog fresh
uIpEs AND SKINs-hides, 81 cts lamb skins IS
TO IS cts
each calf skins, IS to s1.oO each.
foULTRY-Fowls, stolo cts. per 10 chickens
to Is cts.
ROUND Hoo--6 cts.
WooL-Cnwashed, p cts.
TALLow-Rough CT, per 10.
RETAIL MARKET
New Maple Moasses q cts Per qt.
CHEEsE--l4 per ID.
FLoUR-Spnng wheat Patent, $3.50; Winter
wheat pat $500 Winter wheat choice, e4Oo
TO $3.50. extra, $50 to 2.75.
CoRN-sl.2O per bag; meal and cracked corn
81 10 for 80 10. bag.
c. 5, MEAL-Sl 40 per bag. WW
FEED-Middiings, sl.Oo to 1.loper cwt Chicago
gluten l.60 sack
TEAs-40 TO 60 cents per ID. @w
CoFFEE-i2ia TO IS cts. per b. =,
LARp-Demestic, 10 cts; Pure cts
PoRK-i0c.
MoLAssEs-Pure Ponce, 80; pure Barbadoes,
80. 80
CHoIcK CeoK1Na MoLAssEs 25c. ri
DRY FIsH-Cod, 10 cts. per ID. pollock,
4 cts
ONIONS c. per 10.
EGGs-IS cts q dor fresh.
SUGAR-Granusted Sugar best quality IS
pounds for sl.O0
brown, II pounds for g..
BUTTER-20 TO 22cts. per 10
OArs-Western old. 20 cts.
PotAtoes-New, $3.50 Abu.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06

Monday was labor day. 1t was not
observed very much in Maine but in
Chicago there was notable gathering.
Organized labor of Chicago that day
passed in review before Colonel VIM. j,
Bryan and Col. Theodore Roosevelt
Hour after hour the labor unions
marched down Michigan avenue past the
Auditorium Hotel, on the Loggia OF
which stood the Democratic nominee for
president, the Republican vice presiden-
tial candidate, together with Charles A
Towne, Senator w. E. Mason and a
dozen other political leaders. Both
Bryan and Roosevelt were heartily
greeted by the men as they marched by
the hotel. After the review they had
speeches, galore.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06
How'S This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, having known F.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions,
and fnanciylly able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
Walding, Kinnsn & Marvin, WholesaleIDrue
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
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, 7sc.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06
Colorado and Utah Excursions

On Aug. 2lst, Sept. 4th and 18th, the
Burlington route &C. B. s. Q. Il. R.
will sell first class round trip tickets
from Chicago to Denver, Colorado
Springs, Pueblo, Glenwood Springs, Salt
Lake and Ogden, Utah, at one fare plus
$500 for the round trip, tickets good for
return passage until Oct. 3lst Person
ally conducted excursions in tourist
sleeping cars leave Boston every Tues
dsy for California. Beautifully illus
trated books on Colorado and California
mailed free on receipt of six cents in
stamps. II you are contemplating trip
West write for particulars, w. J.
O'Mesra. New England Passenger Agent,
c, B. & Q. K. H., 306 Washington ST.,
Boston, Mass. 5w33
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06

Not prominent Democrat who has
been In the Philippines in civil or mill.
tary capacity favors Mr.. Bryan's policy.
So stalwart Democrat as Gen. Joseph
Wheeler of Alabama Is of the opinion
that his party is making grave mistake
In adopting the Bryan "scuttle" policy.
IL is even said that but for his army
position he would come out against
Bryan on this issue. In the west par
ticularly the anti-imperialism tenet is
having q demoralizing effect upon the
Democratic cause.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06
Caratunk.

James Austin, ship knee digger,
working In the woods some four miles
from this place, met with serious &C.
cident, Tuesday afternoon. Austin was
handling an adj, smoothing the sides Of
a knee when the tool glanced and enter
ed the right leg behind the knee COM
pletely severing the main ligament and
touching the bone of the knee joint.
The wound bled profusely and 1t was
with much difficulty that the dow was
stopped In time to save the injured mans
life. Austin was taken out of the woods
to q house on the river road some dis.
lance below here, and, after receiving
surgical attendance, WAS removed to his
home In Greenville.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06
A swindIing scheme.

Eeq some years past the treasury de-
p&9tment has received from time 10
time letters from all parts of the coun-
try asking for information regarding
certain large sums of money which, it
is alleged, nre on deposit in the treas
ury department awaiting distribution
to heirs or persons of great wealth in
Europe and America.
Among these noted claims is one of
the heirs of man of the name of De
Haven, who is alleged to have loaned
the government of the United States
large sums of money during the ReVo-
lutionary war Another we'll known
case is that of the Robert Morris es-
tate, the heirs of which. 1t is said. are
entitled to receive from the govern
ment several millions of dollars. The
Durkee claim also Is we'll known In the
department anT involves several mil
lions of dollars The latest one is that
of the heirs of Anneke Jams. who are
said to be entitled to receive from the
United States something like $4,000
600. which sum- it is said, has been re-
ceived from Holland and now awaits
proof of relationship.
1t is stated at the treasury depart
ment that all of thoS,' claims are spuri-
Gus and that they are made the basis
of confidence games hy agents who
work upon the credulity of the unin-
formed. Agents 1t is said. are selling
bonds to raise money to prosecute
these claims against the government,
realizing something like $40 per $1,000
promised In case of success. The treas
ury department Is powerless to proceed
against these inipostors.- Washington
DnEA
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06

Reports are to the effect that forest
fires are doing considerable damage In
Maine forests In various places. 1t is
exceedingly dry in the woods and fires
start easily. A forest fire on Carrying
Place township, is causing considerable
anxiety. The fire is said to have started
by couple Of sportsmen and guide
leaving without extinguishlng their fire.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06

Lewiston journal: Bryan is now
located successfully. He is ON the de.
fensive-and that is where he belongs
Silenced as to his probable policy were
he running the U. 8. Treasury, his
speeches ring less of Imperialism and he
is now exercising his gifts in apologizng
for what he did to promote the ratifica-
ton of the Treaty of Paris. Bryan is
driven from his own defences and now
he is hard pressed to justify his turning
of his guns on Ed ward Atkinson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06
A fairs In China.

A despatch from Minister Conger was
received by the State Department al
Washington, Monday. 1t was chiefly
interesting in being the first word from
him since his despatch of about the 9th
ult., referring to the proposed parade
of troops through the imperial palace in
Pekin. Like that despatch, this is date.
less as TO Pekin. The contents were
not made public, but it was stated that
it contained nothing materially chang
ing the situation. The lack of date led
to a determination to take energetic
steps by which all dispatches hereafter
coming to the State Department from
hina will have the date clearly stated.
Two others received, Monday, from
China referred to the state of health of
the troops which generally is satisfac-
tory.
1t cannot be learned that there has
been any marked advancement of the
international forces from Pekin. The
plain indication is that the powers are
acting upon the hint conveyed in the
last note of the State Department and
are bringing all of their influence to
bear upon Russia to induce her to
change her mind as to withdrawing her
troops. For some reason the authorities
here appear to feel growing confidence
that this effort will be successful.
Resident Americans hope that ne.
gotiations will not succeed. They
think the city ought to be completely
destroyed, that Ma Tung and Chung Ii
should be beheaded since they formed
part of the cabal which caused the muir
der of Baron Won Keteler, and attempt
ed to massacre all foreigners, and that
no leniency should be shown or the next
generation of Cinnamon will repeat the
crime.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06

In the light of recent diplomatic cor
respondence some of George Fred vii.
liams' stump assertions look rather
cheap. He has been accusing the ad-
ministration Of q purpose never to re-
tire from China, but to get possession of
a province and 30,0O0,0O0 or $4,000, 900
coolies in the interest Of greedy monopo-
lies that want supply of cheap labor.
The attempt to brighten American wage
earners with the bugaboo of Asiatic
competition Is thoroughly demagogic.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06

Democrats are lodging the free silver
question, this year. Why should they
aotf They were badly whipped on 1t
Tour years ago. 1t is in their platform
and their candidate is thoroughly satur.
sted with IL, but they say az little about
'he issue as possible, in order to avoid
offending honest money men In their
party. But IL Bryan should be elected
70 the Presidency he would be full Of It
and do his best to put his fallacious
theories into practice.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06
Vermont All Right.

Republicans have gained great vic
tory In Vermont. They elected their
State and congressional ticket, Tuesday,
by 1850 plurality, and majority over
all of $1,000. The senate Is solidly Re-
publican and in the house they have 200
of the 240 members. This is more than
Republicans expected or claimed.
Maine will respond to this handsome
vote on Monday next.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06

Congressman Littlefield and Hon. W.
s. Kerr spoke at North Arson, last even
ing. Carrsbassett hall was filed to
overlooking. The seating capacity OF
the hall was REINFORCED by taking in
settees from Masonic and Odd Fellows
halls. Hon. George Flint presided and
the meeting was not only large but en-
thusiastic. Our informant states it was
the largest political meeting ever held In
North Arson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06

The Lewiston Journal OF Saturday
last used the name of Hon. A. G. Blunt
OF this town, member of the executive
council, as q possible candidate for
warden Of the State prison to succeed
Capt. Hilman Smith, the present war
den. This was news to Col. Blunt. He
Informs us that he has not the femotest
idea of entering the field as a candidate
Tor that position.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06

No Republican should excuse himself
from voting on the ground that there is
no question about the election Of Repuli-
can candidates. 1t Is desirable to make
the Republican majority just as large as
possible. Every vote counts.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06

Democrats are making special Efforts
to carry three Maine counties, Andro-
scoggin, Knox and Somerset. kepubli-
cans in these counties are on to this
racket and will meet them more than
half way.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06

Republicans have nominated B. B.
Odell for governor of New York and
Timothy L. Woodruff for Lieutenant
governor. The convention was harmoni-
GUS and enthusiastic.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06

The State Fair at Lewiston has thus
far progressed favorably and with fine
weather throughout the week until the
close, Friday, will score grand success.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06

Mothers endorse it, children like it,
old folks use it. We refer to One Min
ute Cough Cure. 1t will quickly cure
all throat and lung troubles. Geo, f.
Sampson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06

Kennebec Journal: The Bryanites on
the stump and in the papers who are
giving aid and comfort to the Tagal in.
surgents cannot escape that terrible
indictment penned by General Lawton
in letter home few days before he
fell at the head of his men: "If l am
shot by Filipino bullet it might as
we'll come from my own men, since
know from observations confirmed by
captured prisoners that the continuance
of the fighting is chiefly due to reports
that are sent out from America
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06

The fall term of the University OF
Maine will begin Sept. 10, and already
many applications for admission have
been received. Its prospects were
never brighter. Many changes have
been made by the trustees in the facul-
ty, there being 10 new appointments of
men as tutors and assistants in the
different courses. 1t is expected that a
detail of regular officer will be made
by the war department before the fall
term opens, so that military drill will
be resumed. The University has been
without such detail for two years
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06

Republican Campaign Speakers have
been assigned in Somerset towns. as
follows:
Hon. w. s. Kerr of Ohio,
WILL SPEAK AT
ATHENS, Thursday Evening. Sept 9Th
PITTSFIELD,. Friday Evening, Sept It'll
MADISoN,...... Saturday Evening, Sept. 9Th
Augustine Simmons. Esq, OF NO. Anson,
WILL SPEAK AT
RIPLEY. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Friday, sept Z
CAMBRIDGE, ................. Saturday, sept.
Gen. Lee FairehiId of washington,
WILL SPEAK AT
BINGHAM. -. Thursday Evening, Sept. 9Th
PlTTSFIELD, Friday Evening, Sept.
SKOwHEGAN,. Saturday Evening, Sept. sth
Hon. s. j. Walton of Skowhegan,
WILL SPEAK AT
RIPLEY ............... Friday Evening, Sept. 7
CAMBRIDGE, Saturday Evening, Sept. 8
Hon. j. w. Lansing of Michigan
WILL SPEAK AT
FAIRFIELD CENTRE, Thurs. Evening, Sept. 6
Geo. w. Cover, Esq, of skowhegan,
WILL SPEAK AT
BINGHAM, Thursday Evening, Sept. 6
CARATUNK,. ..........Friday Evening. Sept. 2
NCKMAN, Saturday Evenir g,.Sept. 8
Hon. f. #. Dsnfortii of Skowhegan,
WILL SPEAK AT
ATHENS. Thursday Evening, Sept. 6
CARATUNK, Friday Evening, Sept.
JACKMAN, .......... Saturday EveniLg g, Sept. 8
Hon. william ID. FUulke, of Indiana.
WILL SPEAK AT
FAIRFIELD. saturday Evening, Sept. sth
Lyman L. Walton, ESQ, of skowhegan,
WILL SPEAK AT
E!NEw PORTLAND, Saturday Eve, Sept 9Th
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06

You will never find any other pills so
prompt and 80 pleasant Gs DeWitt's
Little Early Risers. Geo. E. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06

For Representatives. to the Legislatures
EDWARD P. PAGE of Skowhegan.
WILLIAM L. WALKER of Starks.
WILLIAM F. GREENE of Madison.
JOHN W. NORM. Embden.
CHARLES H. HOXIE. Fairfield.
GORDON DOBSON, Pit,sheld.
L. c. DILLINGHAM;, st. Albane.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
Al Iarge-JosEPH o. SMITH. skowhegan.
GEORGE P. wEscoTr, Portland.
First Dist. CHARLES p, LIBBY, Portland.
second ists-JAMEs w. WAKEFIELD. Bath
Third Dist.--FRED ATWOOD. Winterport.
Fourth Dist.--ALMON-H FOCG Houlton.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-06
ForJudge of Probate:
ARD F. DANFORTH of Skowhega

For Register of Probate:
NATHAN FOWLER of Skowhegan.