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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-08-24
SOME FLIES ARE BALLOONISTS.
They Construct an Airship and Float OF at
Their Leisure.
New York Herald.

According to I. NJ. Aldrich and L.
A. Turley, two well-known European
zoolegists, man is not the only living
being who delights to 60 skyward in n
balloon. There are certain flies, they
say, which invariably 60 through the
air in balloons whenever they get tired
OF flying in the ordinary way. These
airships are composed of small bubbles,
which are exuded from the bodies of
flies and the air in which suffices to
support the insects whenever their
wings become weary and the fancy
takes them to ride through the air on
their tiny gossamer bladders. They
can go, it is said, in any desired direc.
ton by simply swaying their bodies
toward the goal which they expect to
reach.
In one of these curious airships the
biologists found the body of very
small insect, and they are now won
dering whether it got in there by
chance or whether the proprietor of
the balloon thoughtfully placed it
there with the object of feeding on it
during its aerial journey. As an ar
gument in favor of the latter hypothe-
sis they point out that flies while
travelling in balloons cannot satisfy
their hunger unless they return to the
earth.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-08-24
WHOLE NUMBER 2,lO8.
A REMARKABLE QUARRY.
Handsome Marble Found Near SpringdaIe,
This State.
Walla Walia Statesn

Walla Walla Statesman.
III. Moore, representing the United
States Marble company, is in the city
on business connected with his COM
pany. There is probably no more re.
markable deposit of marble anywhere
in the United States than that owned
by this company near Springdale, this
State.
The material is remarkable for its
great beauty and its susceptibility to
high polish. 1t is green. In various
parts of the quarry the green tints
change so that it is possible to secure
blocks of almost any shade OF green
from the pale sea tints to the deep
royal shadings which are everywhere
admired. Some of the stone is
streaked with brown. Again there
will be markings of deepest blue and
sometimes veins of white will inter-
sect the green. When polished an
inch thick slab becomes translucent
so that one may see through it the
form of his hand if held behind the
strong light. The polishing brings
out wonderful lustre and shows the
texture to great depth.
The quarry lies half mile from the
mill up the steep side of the noun
tain, and is reached by switchback
road from Springdale. As one ap.
proaches the property along this road
the first thing that comes into view is
a great cliff OF black stone standing
something more than perpendicular
with its craggy tops overhanging the
canyon below. This rock is black
marble, a crystalized stone, black as
coal and capable of polish like gran
ite. This black marble stands as a
wall OF the green deposit. Evidently
some day in the early geological his.
tory of the mountain a slate deposite
lay thick and heavy over the black
marble. The serpentine, in molten
state. boiling and bubbling, writhing
and twisting in the heart OF the noun
tain, finally sought the weakest point
and threw up into an erect position
the black marble, forcing the slate
away behind and embedding itself be-
tween the two. This leaves the black
marble but she'll upon the face of
the green deposite, which is dipping
away toward the very heart of the
mountain on a steep angle. In all
the work yet done the signs of this
eruption have been seen. The green
marble comes to the black contact
solid as stone can be, free from the
faults and fractures of surface rock
and manifesting everywhere wonder
full strength. The only unfavorable
feature is that in the rock close to the
contact small knots of the black mar
BILE have dropped into the molten ser.
pentine and have become embedded
there to the discomfort OF the COM
pany, which finds them difficult to
saw with the softer rock around them.
But at a depth Of Is feet below the
top of the green marble these knots
disappear completely and the stone
takes q uniform texture with green
tints, showing in rare beauty and in
all shades.
The United States Marble company
from this quarry, are now furnishing
high class marble for interior decora-
tions, bar fixings, etc., where in the
past Vermont marble had been used.
The polish obtained on the Washing
ton marble has been found superior in
many ways to that of the Vermont
rock.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-08-24
Chinese Windows.

A Chinese window is quaint sub.
terfuge for obscuring the light OF day.
1t is an intricate pattern of woodwork
in straight lines, with pieces of glass
stuck on the surface and filled up
with strong. yellowish paper. Its
principal use is in sealing up an apart
ment against any thrush of fresh air
by normal ventilation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1900-08-24

and one in particular, a Nisqually
named Gohome, of whom I have pre-
viously made mention, who was a
handy man at any kind OF work. He
was very ugly man, had large, hid
eous mouth, savage-looking features,
and long, coarse, black hair. He was
strongly built, although not a large
man, was quiet in his demeanor, when
sober, but when under the influence OF
liquor, of which he WAS inordinately
fond, he was perfect fiend, in looks
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-12

have gone on to their farm in East
Skowhegan.
Our school did not commence Monday
as first reported, hut will begin the 23d,
which seems more agreeable TO the
scholars.
Miss Blanche Hall visited at Charles
Cornforthls, ia No. Fairfield, the past
two weeks.
Mrs. Lucinda Goodwin of Portland
visited at K. C. joys, the past week.
Mr.. Scott Burrill has been confined to
the house by very bad cold, the past
week.
The Ames Brothers have been building
au addition To the boom buildings at this
place, preparing for their summer
work which will soon begin.
Miss Floy Walker visited ia Augusta,
the past week.
Isaac Kimball has bought house and
garden spot on the Howard Wells place,
on the opposite side of the river.
Mrs. Anna Boyden entertained several
ladies from Clinton, one day last week.
The f. f. RS passed very pleasant
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. +. Kelley in
Clinton, last Saturday.
Henry Kicker of Houlton visited his
brother in this place, Saturday, aud In
Canaan Sunday, while on his way to
Lewiston to meet his wife, who has been
iD Pennsylvania the past three months
on visit to niece. They will return
to HoultOn the last of this week.
There is no crossing the river at this
place with teams and very poor crossing
by foot people.
Manly Holt went to the Brighton
market this week, although sick with a
very bad cold.
Isaac Kimball and Mrs. Frye visited
down river a couple of days, last week.
Mr.. Kim ball has lately received pension
and back pay for several months.
Our postmaster's eountenance so
smoothly shaven that left this place last
October for The Forks hunting ground,
has very recently returned. k.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-12
Madison.

The stone dam at Madison built by
Jones & Getchell. last year, on the ones
brook was washed out, Saturday, by high
water The gentlemen had just started a
saw mill and this will cause them very
serious inconvenience.
Mrs. F. Robbins is making preparations
to erect dwelling house on School street,
on the lot east of J. r. Emery's residence.
Eighteen years ago the lot on which
the M. E. Church now stands was pur-
chased for 500. The society has re-
Gently been offered $500 for the same
lot. This is one of many instances.
Mrs c. d. Morrill,. who has been i'll
for the past two weeks, is now GONZALES
cent
The dedication of the new Odd Eel
lows hall has been postponed till June.
II is reported that DR.. Wing of North
Arson will erect residence on Main
street, this summer
A crew Of carpenters are at work in the
jewelry store OF n. w Jones. 1t is said
that when it is completed there will be
but few stores of its kind in New England
that will compare with it in size and
elegance
The ladies' of the Sorosis have been
decorating the school rooms in town with
pictures mounted and framed.
c. Oscar Perry has moved to ~ Madi-
son street Adelbert Adams has moved
to Head street
One person was taken into the M Z.
Church, Sunday.
Work is being pushed on the office of
Lawyer Collins.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-12
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset Towns
CnrnYille.

The c. c. w. c. c. met with Mrs. +
o. Fall on the evening of Mar. 20. A
bountiful repast was served at O'Clock.
after which the program, consisting OF
readings, musical selections, both vocal
and instrumental, was carried out. The
remainder of the evening was spent In
the playing of games, which was much
enioyed by all. On the evening OF April
3, another meeting was held at the home
of Mrs. g. K. French. After the serving
of supper, the program was carried out
and the evening very pleasantly spent In
games. At late hour the company
dispersed, all agreeing that the occasion
had been pleasant one.
Mrs. J. A. Mcdaniel is slowly improV-
ing from her long illness.
The schools in town will begin,
April 30.
Miss Minnie Davis is at the Maine
General Hospital, where she Is receiving
surgical treatment. Her many friends
will be glad to learn that she Is improv-
ing.
Many of our townspeople are suffer
ing from the prevailing distemper M.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-12
Mercer.

G. N. Wood is at home from the
woods.
Mrs. Frank Wade was called to Skow-
hogan, last week, to attend the funeral
of her sister, which WAS held last Thurs
day
Mrs. c. A. Berry visited in New
Sharon, last week.
Mrs. Elvira Wood, who has been in
Boston with her daughters most of the
time since her husbands death, Is ex-
pected to return here, this week, and
will keep house for her son, George.
John Croswell has moved into |. 7.
Tibbett's house with the intention of
purchasing it.
f. E. Chamberlain and John Wood
cock have exchanged farms and have
moved.
Mrs. O. G. Yeaton is very low.
Mrs. David Tracy is able to ride out.
A party consisting of about dozen
of Mrs. C. A. Berry's intimate friends
gave her surprise party. Wednesday
evening, and presented her with silk
afghan. The evening was spent in social
conversation, singing, etc. Mrs. Chas.
Presley, Mrs. Ivory Tracy and Mrs.
Berry rendered some fine solos, after
which a treat, consisting of cake and
coffee was served. The guests dispersed
at about II O'Clock, feeling well repaid
for their trouble. NJ.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-12
Starks.
The snow is melting fast.

The snow is melting fast.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Sawyer of Show
hogan were 10 town, Sunday.
Miss Dora Churchill is at work for
Mrs. j. M. Hilton, doing homework.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Sawyer went to
Pennington, Monday last, on business.
Mrs. Rachel Gray, who lately returned
from Boston, is quite sick at this writing
E. E. Frederic is at home for short
vacation.
Mrs. Elias Churchill has in her pos
session patchwork quilt with five
thousand and seventy squares in 1t, set
by herself at the age of seventy. Who
can beat that?
The superintendent and examining
school committee met, Saturday, to
examine teachers for the ensuing year.
John W. Higgins is at home from
Bowdoin, for few days.
f. E. Frederic has lately sold his
stand to Carol Sterry, and we regret to
learn that ne, with his family, intend
leaving town for an indefinite length of
time.
We learn that Prince Greenleaf, who
moved 20 New Hampshire some three
weeks ago, has returned with his family
and household goods, not finding the
surroundings Of his new home as was
represented to him. 5.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-12
SOlOn.

DR.. Wing of No Arson was called here.
one day last week, to see Mr.. Joel Pierce.
Dudley Healy returned home from the
woods. last Thursday,
Mr.. Albert Adams OF No, Madison was
in town, one day the last of the week.
MIR. All Moulton of Embden was in
town, Friday.
Mr. Abner Whipple was at No. Arson.
one day last week.
Mr.. James Phillips was in town, Satur-
day.
Mr. George Hall and Miss Edie Grant
of West Madison were 10 town, Saturday.
The snow has been going very fast for
the past week. The first wagon was seen
on our streets, Monday.
Mr.. Charles Coleman of Moose River
was the guest of DR.. S F. Greene. a few
days, last week.
Miss Alta Gray was at No. Arson, Sat
day.
Mr.. Ansel Stevens of Embden was in
town, Saturday.
Mr.. Herbert Irvine and Miss Edie
Witham were over in Embden, Sunday.
DR.. S. F. Greene went to Portland,
Monday morning, for a few days.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-12
SHERIFF'S SALE.
STATE OF MAINE-SoMERsET IS

Taken this eleventh day Of April A. D. 1900
on an execution dated the sixth day OF April
A. o. 1900, issued on judgment rendered oy
the supreme judicial court, for the county Of
on the third Tuesday OF March, to wit, on the
4th day of April A. d. 1900, in favor of j. H.
Fletcher, George 81. Fletcher and Harry A.
Fletcher all OF Portland Cumberland county,
copartners In business in said Portland under
the firm name and style OF Fletcher & Co.,
against the goods and es' ate of Fred Tnttle OF
Athens in the county OF Somerset, and especl-
ally and particularly the following described
real estate situate In said Athens, together
with the buildings thereon, beginning at the
southeast corner OF the Plummer lot so called,
thence west on the road leading to Silas Tut
ties house to a willow tree. thence south to
the land occupied by Susan l.. Devoll, thence
east on said line to the road. thence north to
the point commenced at; containing one ana
one-half acres, being the same lot conveyed
by Silas Tuttle to Ella NJ. futile and deed
dated March 9th. 1893, recorded Somerset
Registry in Book 22i, Page Alb, for eight hun,
bred and six dollars and 46 cents damage ana
twenty. four dollars and 70 cents costs of SUIT,
and will be sold at public auction at the Office
of George w Cover In said Skowhegan in said
county to the highest bidder on the twenty
sixth day OF May at ten O'Clock in the fore,
noon, the following described real estate ana
all the right. title and interest which the sara
Fred futile has and had in and to the same on
the 3lst day OF August A. ID. 1897 at eight al
the clock in the forenoon. the time when the
same was attached on the writ in the same
suit, to wit: The following described real
estate, situate in said Athens, together with
the buildings thereon. beginning at the sou H.
east corner OF the Plummer lot so called
thence west on the road leading to Silas Tut
Ties house to willow tree. thence south to
he land occupied by Susan l.. Devoll, thence
east on said line to the road, thence north TO
the point commenced at, containing one and
one half acres being the same lot conveyed
by Silas futile to Ella NJ. Tuttle and deco
dated March 6, 1893, recorded Somerset Regis
try In Book 22l, PAGE 413. 3wl5
FRANK PENNELL, Sherln
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-12

caring for her mother, Mrs. NJ. A. Tur-
ner, returned home, this week. Her
mother being able TO travel, accompanied
her and will remain with her as long as
she is unable to care for her own home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Hight of Corinna
are visiting relatives in town. Their
little son has b zen quite i'll here. Or.
Tarbell WAS called.
Mr.. Sheldon Reed met with tragic
death, recently, at Skowhegan, where he
was visiting his son, Willis. His death
was caused by fall down stairs, when
alone. He was unconscious when dis
covered, remaining so until his death,
two days later. His age was about 81.
The funeral took place on Sunday at
Skowhegan.
Mr. and Mrs. Merton Stickney have II
little daughter, born last week, and con-
CALCULATIONS are In order.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phiander Whittier have
recently visited Mrs. Lovey Bixoy
They are making their home in Maiden,
Mass, to give their children the benefit
OF the schools In that vicinity, and re
turn there, this week. q.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-12
HARMONY.

At a Republican caucus held in this
place, last week, W. +. Marble was
called to the chair and the following
we're chosen town committee for the
ensuing two years: r. FL. Reed, chair
man, DR.. VIM. Mclaughlin, secretary
and W. G. Bailey.
AT meeting of the school board it
was voted TO have the summer schools
begin on Monday, the 23d of this month.
rhe following teachers were assigned to
Pearl Marble at No. l !; Mrs. j. Fl. Small
ut No. 3; E. A. Pattee at No. 4 3; Charles
Mclaughlin at No. 8; Miss Ethel Hight
at No. and Miss IA Hatch at No. 10.
Miss Bernice Bartlett, Miss Agnes
Reed and Miss Lillian Hurd have taken
schools In Ripley, this summer.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-12
East SkOWhegan.

The snow is wasting away, still there
are many deep drifts which will last a
number of days
E B. Richardson gave his house a
good co,t OF white paint last week
Eugene Penney was boss OF the job. He
has other jobs in the place.
Howard Burgess and his wife's mother
have been quite sick Both are better
now.
Milton Goodrich is out but not able to
work.
Mrs Drew Holt, who had four cancers
removed by DR.. Taggart. assisted by DR..
Shean. week ago last Saturday, is get.
ting along nicely. Mr.. Holt slipped and
fell on the ice and cracked his collar
bone. recently, disabling him so he can
do but very little.
Isaac Ames is still confined TO the
house and is poorly.
Nine of the Zobo band from Canaan
village led by E. w. Barrett met at the
house of E. Richardson on the evening
of March 18th, and had one OF their social
concerts with the assistance of four Zobos
and an organ and their music was very
good. AT the close treat of good ap 1les
and pop corn was passed around and all
were well pleased with the evenings en-
tertainment.
Supt. E. w. Barrett of Canaan Union
Bethel Mission shas organized Zobo
band as a means of raising money for
church purposes. 1t was a success from
the start and has participated already in
three or four mission services. The band
is wonderful help to the singing and no
one in the vicinity has ever heard any
thing like it before. The people are in
terested in the use OF the instruments and
the prospect now is that large band
will soon be organized and be the means
of doing much good in the place. A. r.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-12
Athens.

Russell Cleveland Ia at work for the
Herbene Pharmacy Co. He is meeting
with great success IN introducing their
flsvoring extracts.
Adelbert Campbell of Mainstream was
In town, last week, on business.
Mrs. Laura Taylor Whittier of Boston
Is visiting relatives In town.
A COW belonging to Joe Hayden slip
ped on the ice, recently, and broke its
leg.
Mr.. Herbert Shaw and little son,
Albert. NJ Webster, Mass, are visiting
at Mrs Aane Leavitt's.
Wilmo C. Dore has secured position
at Milllnoeket.
The fanlly of Sheldon Reed, who died
so sudd My at SkowhegaD, last week,
have the sympathy OF everyone. Mr.
l. 'ed vas a respected citizen.
IA. Mary Ann Turner is in very poor
health, resulting from stomach trouble.
Her daughter. Mrs. Cleaves of Augusta
Is taking care of her. Ii Is reported that
Elmer Staples contemplates moving his
family to Skowhegan, where he has been
employed for the past year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hight are going
West, this spring, to be benefited In
health by the change.
Ed. johnson Is at work In Bangor.
His brother, Nat, has engaged to go TO
Mass, soon, to work for Ed. Locke.
Daniel Wentworth has gone to Camden
to stay with his brother, who Is sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayland Leighton, after
boarding few months, began house
keeping, last week, over Bartletts store.
Charlie Goodwin Is again at work,
though not fully recovered.
Nell Littleheld, last week, suffered q
repetition OF an attack to which he has
been subject during the past year or two.
K.
Miss Helen Mari Hurd, who consulted
DIR. Moulton, the specialist, about two
weeks ago, at SkOxhegan, and is treat
ing her for trouble with her eyes, Is very
much encouraged, being already much
benefited by the treatment. Miss Hurd
feels very grateful for the assistance she
has received from all, her publisher
even, having very kindly considered her,
since understanding the difficulties she
has been laboring' under. She hopes,
soon, to resume her work.
A Republican cRdcus was held at
Athens village, Apr. o, the following
delegates being elected to the Third
District Convention at Waterville, Apr.
10: L. c. Williams, Wayland Leighton,
C. K. Emery Delegates to the State
Convention at Lewiston, Apr. nth: j.
II. Curtis, c. Fl. Jones, l.. G. Elliott.
C. H. Jones, l.. C. Williams and G. e.
Emery were also elected town committee.
We are glad to learn that Mrs. Flora
Hight Is improving 10 health and able to
taxi out of door walks for exercise.
Her many friends will be glad to hear of
this good news.
Report says that Mr.. David C0rson of
West Athens will move to this village
with his family to take charge of several
building enterprises for this season.
Mr. Fl. Graham of Westbrook, who
has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Aver, returned TO bis home, Thursday.
The school board met the teachers at
the Academy, last Saturday, for exami-
patton for their work in the summer
schools.
Mrs. Littlefeld and her daughter,
Ellen, returned to their home In this
village to remain through the summer
season.
Two new members have been received
into the M. E. Church, recently, one by
profession of faith and one by letter
Mrs. Martha Cleaves, who has been
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-12

Miss Sadie Irvine and Miss Ethe
Hilton went 10 Portland. Tuesday, for q
visit with friends and relatives
Mr.. Frank Greene of Embden was il
town. Monday aftern DON
Mr.. Leander McIntire was up-river
Friday and Saturday.
Ansel Saley of Madison was in town,
Sunday.
The whist club had another one of theii
good times, Friday evening, at Frank
Vittum's.
Mr.. Harry Hilton of the Weston
House. Madison, was in town, Tuesday
afternoon.
The Athena club will meet with Mrs
Ruby Cross, Monday evening. April 10th
The study of Maine will be continued.
C..
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-12
SO. Madison.

Mr.. Gould, who has been at work for
Mr.. Luce, has finished and gone to New
Portland.
We learn that Mr., G.. C.Warren has lost
another horse, making two that he has
lost the past winter.
Mrs. Nellie David of Boston Is the
guest of Mrs. Stillman Frost, for n few
weeks.
School on Ward Hill began, last Mon
day, with Ada Davis of Madison as
teacher.
Mrs. A. Fl. Ward, who has been sick
all winter, is improving fast.
Ora Luce has been saving wood with
a machine in this vicinity.
viii Dudley of Norridgewoek was in
town, Monday.
James Jones has moved his family to
Fairfield, so we learn.
Mrs. Charles Houghton is gaining
slowly.
II. d. viii and wife, also Gardner Will
and wife were the guests Of their sister,
Mrs. A. II. Ward, last week.
Mrs. Horn is having her house painted,
tois spring. lila.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-12

Forest Williams took trip to Lexing-
ton, last week.
DIR. Williams of Bingham was in town
one day. last week.
The boys are all out of the woods.
They will have short vacation, then
they start for the drive.
Mrs. VIM. Adams is quite poorly.
The first ball of the season was held,
Tuesday night, April 10th.
Harry E. Williams is at home from
the woods after nine months stay.
The Ladies Aid will give an entertain
ment, Wednesday, April Is, at Webster's
hall. The programme will be as fol-
lows: A broom drill by sixteen ladies
"Tompkins' Hired Man. followed by a
farce, "Aunt Susan Jones'" Everybody
is invited.
AT the town meeting, Mr.. Ball was
unanimously voted in as superintendent
of schools. We believe the schools will
begin the last day of April. NJ.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-04-12
East Fairfield.

Willie Tracy has returned from his
visit iG Cornylle.
Mrs. Alfred Nelson has been in Halo.
well and vicinity on visit to friends.
Miss Abbie Morrow of Good will
Farm visited at her fathers in Norridge-
wock, over Sunday.
Mr.. Judd, who has been living in Good
Will Pines through the winter has gone
to New York for few days. He ex-
poets TO return the last of this week.
Mrs. Allen Parmenter is improving in
health. She has friend from Winslow
staying with her few weeks.
Mrs. Abbe Smith has returned to New
York after visiting her father in this
place few days. Mr.. Pishon is i'm.
proving Ia health AS the warm weather
advances.
Mr.. Columbus Lewis land wife of
Canaan have taken the place occupied by
Mr.. Huntley at the Skowhegan town
farm near this place. Mr.. II. and wife