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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-16
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THE HESSlAN FLY.
Protecting wheat with IA Trap Crop
and Late Sowing.

Protecting wheat with n Trap crop
and Late Sowing.
There are two broods of this insect
each year. The winged fly appears in
August and September and searches
for the young winter wheat to lay its
eggs on. and places them on the leaf
blades, anywhere from l to 80 on a
blade. In four or five days the eggs
hatch and the young maggots crawl
down the blade. enter the sheath and
pass down to the joint. Here they
stay, sucking the juice from the plant
until about the end of November, when
they turn brown and harden. This is
called the faxseed stage. In this con-
dition they pass the winter. In the
spring, about the middle or end of
April, they change to the full grown
form, the winged fly. These at once
begin to lay their eggs as before, and
the history as already given for the
fall brood Is repeated; the flies from
this brood appearing In August and
September to lay the eggs on the win
Ter WHEAT. Ills, III DTlel, 10 TIE hle
history of the Hesslan fly.
A plan for the protection of wheat
from the fly originally outlined by
II. T. Fernald Of the Pennsylvania
station, Is as follows:
Plant a small piece of wheat early
in August so that 1t may come up early
and be found by the flies when looking
for place to lay their eggs. This
piece will, of course, be full of maggots
later. About the end Of September
plow this under, and do not use the
ground for wheat the next year. By
this method the flies will lay their eggs
In this early wheat, and as they die
after egg laying few will be left.
Do not plant the wheat except the
small piece just spoken of until about
Sept. 20. By that time almost every
fly will have died, and there will be
none left to lay their eggs when the
wheat comes up
There Is tendency In Pennsylvania
as well as elsewhere for the farmer
each year to get his sowing done a
little earlier than the year before. This
Is directly favorable to the fly. Wheat
sown as late as Sept. 20 will make
growth enough so that 1t will not win
ter kill, and this method has been
tried In states farther north than
Pennsylvania for many years with
success.
Some kinds of wheat are less at
tackled by the fly than others Rolling
the field with heavy roller when the
fields are smooth and free from stones,
about the 1st of October, is of value
In some cases. Letting sheep Craze
on the fields as soon as two or three
blades from each root appear also
helps, the sheep eating the eggs Of the
fly along with the leaves. Crops on
poor land usually suffer most; hence
the use Of fertilizers to enrich the soil
aids In keeping down the insect
Where the fly is already In the
wheat, cutting a little higher than
usual and blowing the stubble under
at once will kill the insects before
they have changed to the winged
stage Burning the stubble is also
beneficial at this time.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-16

"Why were you tempted to steal this
mans purseY
Because my doctor recommended
me to take little change"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-16

American Farm Machines In Africa.
An English writer says that while
the sale of plows Is practically unlim-
tied In South Africa in any store In
the South Orange Colony you will find
for every English made pillow three or
more from American and other for
eign makers The farmers prefer
American plows because they are
lighter. yet equally strong, less com
plicated better designed than the Eng
lish pillow and do not get out of order
so readily. With the exception of the
disk roller harrows and rollers are not
much used There should be future
for the disk roller In breaking up new
ly plowed land. For reapers and bind
ers there is large market, supplied al
most entirely by American makers.
Makers should give machines a good
finishing off with paint. Paint goes a
long way In South Africa in helping to
sell anything. Above all they must
not forget to provide duplicate parts
at reasonable prices. Thrashing ma
chimes are mostly Of British manufac-
ture, yet one or two American ma
chimes have been introduced. The de-
mand for portable engines has been
great and Is likely to increase not alone
for thrashing. but In every other direc-
ton which engines are necessary.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-16

Pnymasters and commissariat Of
ficials Of the German army receive
special training in examining the quail
ity of food supplied TO the army.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-16

Half the ills that man is heir to come from
Indigestion Burdock Blood bitters strength
ems and tones the stomach; makes indigestion
impossible.
Very Like-'.what a lawless set those Chin
csc boxers seem 20 be-" "Yes; they carry on
for all the world like Kentuckians in ele ction
time"
the farm. Cuts bruises, stings, sprains.t DR..
Thomas Electric OIL relieves the pain instantly.
Never safe without 1t.
At times. A-"Your wife dresses plainly
doesn't she?" B-,,well I've seen her consid-
erably ruffied."
Three spectres that threaten babys life.
Cholera, dysentery, diarrh9a. DIR. Fowler's
Extract Of Wild Strawberry never fails to con-
quer them.
The Town Crier--"They say that in bis
youth he was ambitious to be preacher >
Saves, thou so? Yet think he hath found a
calling in which folks will pay more heed to
to what ne hath to Say !"
etching hemorrhoids were the plague of my
life. was almost wild. Doan's Ointment cured
II 9 quickly and permanently after doctors had
failed" c. F. Cornwell, Valley street, SAUCER
ties, N. Y.
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic full OF life, nerve and vigor, take MOTTO
Bac, the wonder- worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25o.
II C. c. G. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
Not Surprising Clara ARTHUR says he fpd 8
IL a d To- tear himself away when he calls on
me-" Mamie I'm not surprised. He lives
In Brooklyn
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-16

DeWitt's Little Early Rlsers are ia.
nous little pills for liver and bowel
troubles. Never grippe. Geo. E. sampson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-16

"Some men, remarked Uncle Eben, "has
jes enough activity in 'em to keep 'em FUN
bein' any good fob hitchin'. posts"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-16

A grammatical form "Will you love me
then now?" you evidently think my love
for you ia[tense!"
Beat for the Bowels
No matter what ails you, headache to can
ce' you will never get well until your bowels
are put right. CASCARETS help nature cure
you without grippe or pain, produce easy natu-
raj n ov ements, costs you just 10 cents 70 start
getting your health back. CASCARETS Candy
Cath artc, the genuine, put up in mental boxes,
every tablet has c. G. C. stamped on it. Be-
ware of limitations. 42S
why do you consider him an artistic
liar? Did you ever cltcL him in lie2'' mo;
but appearances are against him" How SOP
81 know That he lived two or three years at
Shanghai
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EDIS0N'S PH0N0eRAPH


machine
neues PHONOORAPH
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-16

MRS, WIHsLow s SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over fifty years by millions of moth
ers tor their children while teething, with
perfect success. 1t 500 thes the child. seftens
the gums. allays 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
Twenty Ave cents n bottle. Be sure and ask
TOR Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and
take no other kind. 1y3S
"This youth" announced Charon. was an
migrate" The imp smiled diabolicatly. BE
will be In CRATE very soon" Then the furnace
opened and the pokers ratified.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-16
From Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Augusta
WAteryille, skowhegan and Bangor.

~@Flsg stations; at which trains Will ~"
on signal or notice to Conductor.
sStops only TO take or leave Freight.
STAGE CONNECTIONS. -,
At Norridgewock, for Mercer, ana 'I arou
field and with Electric Cars to ana Mi.
Skowhegan. At Anson, TO, Sawyer, V Wss
(Starks). At No. Arson, for North snu a" .u
New Portland, Dead River, FlagstsIp iysr
Eustis. At Bingham Tor Forks, MOOSE NJ
Mayheld, Kingsbury and Abbott. sr
w. MAYER SuPr'
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-16

A Chicago woman is reported to have fallen
eight stories without sustaining any serious
injuries. 1t is suspected that somebody in
Chicago has added o story to the building.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-16
0Ek T4aI1|s3l

Arrangements OF Trains In Erect
June 26th, 1900.
Trains leave Skowhegan as folows;6.O0 A. M
Mondays only for Waterville, Oakland, Winth
rop, Portland and Boston;-s.o5 A NJ. for all
points West also to Bangor. Vanceboro, st.
Hafifax-l25O P. Nj. for Waterville Oakland,
Bingham, Lewiston. Augusta, Gardiner and
Brunswick, Portland and Boston, Dexter
Dover and Foxcroft, Greenvflle Bangor, Old
Town, Patten and Houlton via B & A. R. r. d
Mattawam keag -2A0P. n (mixed) for Water.
Vile enabling passengers to take night Pull
man for Portland and Boston.
ARRIvALS:--7.l5 A. M. mixed from Water
Vile, daily except Mondays:-1o8o A. M
Passenger from Portland, Oakland Watervilleel
Augusta and Bangor;-4.60 p. M, from all
points:-s55 P. NJ. Saturdays only from Bos-
ton. Portland. Lewiston. Winthrop and Water
Vile.
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non,t Toha1co spit nnd Smoke Your Llfe Away.
NAIHEN YOU are feeling tired and
w out of sorts you will find Hoods
Sarsaparilla will do you wonderful
good. Be sure to GET HOODS.

Up to Date--"I suppose your business is in
creasing dai ~" remarked a lost soul to Cha
ron. "Oh, dear uo!' laughed the terry. mar
most people prefer the bridge cars"
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CONTAGIOUS BLOOD POISON
Contagious Blood Poison

he and
he
suarea
wthrh Rheumatic aims aud vrd thf
honp o ppis
sore o
poison ad n hf ma
fonth it S it
You mo- t the ole S.
Contgiou Blood nandh
and the y
poison is
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-16

DR. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills. Sam
pie free. Add Steflns Remedy Co.. Chicago or N. Y
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic cure constipation forever
i0c 25c. II c. c. c. fail, druggists refund money
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-16

Half the ills that man is heir to come from
indigestion. Burdock Blood bitters strength
ems and tones the stomach; makes indigestion
impossible.
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-19
Great Activity at Leadyille,

Leadville. Colo, July 17.-The
marked activity in mining operations
all over the district is being exceeded
in the downtown section. Following
the successful career of the stock of
the California Gulch and the Down
Town Mining companies. both of which
are putting down their new shafts with
all possible speed, another new COM
pany has stepped into the field and be-
gins operations tomorrow. The lat
est accession to the mining world is
the Home Extension Mining Company
This company was formed several
months ago and is headed by leading
Boston capifalists They had sold n
large amount of their stock in Boston
and are now selling some of it in this
city. In the meantime, arrangements
have been completed for the sinking
of shaft. work upon which will be be-
gun tomorrow. The company Is cap
italized' at $1.OOOOOO. and it sold its
stock mt % cents. The ground secured
is solid strip of territory between
East Third and East Second street. and
the new shaft of $50 feet will probably
90 down on Plum street. which is n
cross street. This depth would place
them on the same level as attained by
thte Penrose and Bohn people.
The new strikes in the gold belt are
attracting more than passing interest
One of these was made in the Lady
Jane shaft of the Chippewa company.
and the other in the Comstock. Both
are new combinations. formed early in
the year for the purpose of develop
Ing virgin territory in the gold belt.
Boston capitalists are at the head OF
the Comstock proposition. while Es-
teys of this city has n lease on the
Chippewa. On this property in No. 3
shaft they are now following three
foot vein which averages S65 princi-
pally gold. to the ton. On the Comstock
vein of lead sulphide ore has been
encountered which is following the
shaft down with remarkable regulari-
ty. Both of the new strikes. while
small, mt the present time are looked
upon as being of the utmost import
ance In bringing to the front this we'll
located hut virgin territory.
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-19
WHAT is DOING IN
THE MINING WORLD
The Value of "a Prospect.

AS basis of mine promotion one Of
the first as well as the most difficult
things to determine is the value of the
prospect which Is to be the basis of the
transaction. There Is way to arrive
ut the value of mine with some de-
gree of accuracy. The character of its
veins and the quantity and value of its
known ore bodies are easily deter
mined.
With n prospect but little can be
known. The possibility of prospect
proving to be worthless after the ex-
pend1ture of Il large sum of money in
It's development, more than offsets the
possibility that 1t may become n bo-
nanza. Having determined that the
indications justify its development, the
value of a prospect depends largely
upon Location and environments, and
the facilities for transportation and
treatment of such ores as 1t is hoped
VIII be found by development. 1t is
safe to say that the value of the pros
pect added to the cost of development
and operation, after making proper al
lowance for the risk of the prospect
not making mine should not be so
great that the proceeds will not pay Il
fair return upon the investment. The
cost OF plant and of development work
is practically fixed quantity. This be-
ing provided. the prospect is worth the
dllIerence between its cost and the
value of the developed mine, which
cannot be arrived at until the devel-
opment work has been done There can
be no set rule for determining the value
OF a prospect. 1t is worth what you
can sell it for on Il fair statement of its
merits 1t is worth what you can get
out of 1t with the means at command
1t Is absolutely worthless without the
aid of sufficient capital to make 1t pro-
uuctive. How to enlist capital I'm the
development of the largest number of
prospects is Il vital question. The Min
ing Reporter believes that the condi-
tions which most frequently give capi-
tai an opportunity for profit will most
surely aid in securing the cooperation
OF men of means in the development of
the great mineral resources of the
! West. The promoter who fixes the
value of his prospect mt so high IA
price as to make it impossible for the
investor to make II profit through the
development of the mine. builds an cf-
fectual barrier against the sale of all
other prospects i'm that ncighborhood.-
The Mining Reporter.
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-19
The Value of the Camp Bird Mines.

Ouray, Colo, July 15.-The fact that
Il. A. Rickard, state geologist, has been
In Ouray district with his corps of as
sistants. exploiting and exporting the
Camp Bird properties has led news.
papers In Denver and Colorado Springs
to conclude that the Venture company
OF London is negotiating for the pur-
chase of the property. II is true that
the mine has been exported by Mr..
Rickard and his corps. but II Is not
true that the work was done at the in
stigation of the Venture or any other
company, Mr.. Walsh, ut his own ex-
pense, had Mr.. Rickard, who IL n per
sOnal friend, examine the property and
put II valuation on II. The News can
state positively that no person or COM
pany has an option or n bond and lease
on the property. The statement made
In the Denver Post, that the selling
price will not be far from $500. .OOO'
is simply ridiculous. If the Camp
Bird properties should he sold the p,,r.
chascrs will put up from $4,000 600 To
x15,OOO.OOO.
The property Is In better shape today
with brighter promises for the future.
than nt any time In It's history. There
hase never been an effort made at rec
ord making. Mr.. Walsh having spent
his main energy. thought and money
In cquipping. The June shipments OF
concentrates were larger than any pre-
ccding month, and inside OF sixty days
"a ore will bc treated at IA profit. The
experimental lead mill. recently put In.
has proved u pronounced success. The
crude ore broken as II came from the
mine ran fifty-seven per cent.
In lead, and with no smelling
charge, II premium Of 30 cents was paid
on the ore. A new lead mill will bc
built IN the near future, which will be
disconnected from all the other work
Ings. At the big concentrating plant
three new Wiley tables have been re-
Gently added.
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-19
Cattle Dying by Thousands

Los Angeles, Cal. July 15.-An era
OF hot weather that surpasses in in
tensity the drought during 1892 is
sweeping over the southern portion of
Arizona, denuding the land OF all food
for cattle. To add to the suffering that
Is entailed upon the herds. every water
hole and most OF the wells have com
pletely gone dry. In consequence the
cattle are dying by thousands and
their shrunken frames dot the desert
country of Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz,
Yuma, Cochlse and part OF Maricopa
counties. Not drop OF water is report.
ed in the ella and In the San Pedro,
from Benson to Its confluence with
Salt river. near Phoenix. Not one
tenth OF n harvest will be secured. So
dry Is the air ana so innammable have
the forcsts on Santa Catallnas become
that fire is raIaging hundreds OF acres
Of timber.
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-19
SUICIDE OF PROMINENT
KANSAS EDITOR

Emporin, Kas., July 15.-C. V. Esk-
ridge, editor of the Emporia Republi-
can. and former lieutenant governor
Of Kansas, died at his home to-day
from the effect of self-inhicted wounds.
Before he died, Mr.. Eskridge, who had
been Ill for several months. said he
knew he could not live and that he was
tired of life.
At $50 this morning. Mr. Eskridge's Is
son. who slept In an adjoining room,
was awakened by n pistol shot. Run
ming to his fathers room, he found the
latter groanlng from wound in the
upper part OF the body, and still grasp
ing the pistol with which he had shot
himself. Young Eskrldge aroused the
family ana went for IA physician. Mrs.
Elizabeth Dickson, OF Kansas City. a
sister-in-law Of the sick man. was the
first to reach the room after the son
had left. As she entered. Eskridge,
weak from his Illness and from loss OF
blood from the pistol wound. raised
himself OH his elbow and again point
cd the weapon toward himself. A
brief struggle between them ensued,
Mrs. Dickson trying 20 secure the re-
volver. Before he could be Overpow.
cred, the III man sent bullet into his
body and fell backward In faint.
Two hours later he died, despite the
efforts OF physicians.
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-19
Sinking u DisagreenbIe job.

The last time Quanah Parker, the
ruler of the Comanches, was in Wash
ington the commissioner of Indian af
fairs tried to teach him that the thing
to do was to discard six of his wives
and cleave to the seventh, registering
her as his permanent spouse. Quanah
listened solmenly to the lecture and
then began to ask questions through
the interpreter. He does not often ad-
NIT that he can talk English. He asked
If 1t was intended that he should tell
the discarded squaws that they must
go. The commissioner said that was
the intention. Quanah ponderej few
moments and then, turning to the com
missioner. blurted forth; you tell
UNI"
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-19

The only houses remaining in the
town are Goldwater Bros, A. Blum
berg and Mrs. II. r. Blaine, dry goods,
Joseph Dougherty, T. w. Otis and ]. 1.
Gardner, groceries, and w. w. Ross
and w. p. Covillaud, drugs.
The express office and pOstoffice were
both out of the fire limits, but the lat
ter had close call All the mail and
effects were ready to move at a mo-
ment's notice.
The office of the supervisor of cen
sus for the territory was located in the
Prescott National Bank building, and
contained all the office statistics of the
census of the territory, but they were
removed to a place of safety.
| The Western Union opened its Office
this morning in grocery store, and
the Postal has opened an office at the
railroad depot
The electric light poles and wires
were destroyed in the burned district.
and the town will be in darkness un-
til they can be replaced. This company
also owns the telephone system, and
loses more than half of it's instru-
ments.
| Many citizens who yesterday We're
| comfortably fixed are to-day homeless
and penniless, a number losing both
their business places and their resi-
dences. An army of carpenters has
been busy all day putting up temporary
structures, many of which have been
| completed and will open for business
tomorrow.
OF the three printing offices in town
all that was saved was about thirty
cases of type By the Courier. The de
struction of the others was complete
J. NJ. Martin, proprietor Of the Journal
Miner, saved only his books. Included
in his loss was a Mergenthaler limo
type, installed in the office only three
months ago. The two above papers
have already made arrangements for
continuing publication, although but
| little insurance was carried by either.
| Most of the heaviest losers will re-
build at once
The origin of the fire was unknown
until this evening, when it was learned
that man rooming over the bottlinc
works was lying in bed reading by can
delight when piece of loose paper on
the wall caught fire He ran out and
gave the alarm and before others
reached the place the fire was beyond
| control.
| Extra police are on guard tonight
over goods in temporary structures
erected to-day and over the vaults OF
banks which are exposed to view. and
the fire patrol is also being maintained
to prevent any fresh outbreak, al
though with the dying down of the
wind but little apprehension is felt to-
night.
Gilpin observer., 1900-07-19
Japanese Family Dwelling.

Toxic Cor. Chicago Record There
Is home here where five generations
live under the same roof in perfect har-
mony. The family is that of Mr.. Kin
yemon Arai of Matsunold. Unememura,
Gumma prefecture, who has just en-
tered on his 93d year and is still hale
and hearty. So is his wife Naka, who
is OF the same venerable age. Equally
healthy and prosperous are their eld-
est son. Kakunosuke, and his spouse,
who are respectively 6S and 67. Then
comes their grandson, Kennosuke, 40
years old, and his wife, Asa, younger
by two years. Twenty-six and "a are
the ages of their great-grandson. Ise-
matsu. and his life's partner Toki, re-
spectively. from whose union have
sprung healthy, growing boy OF and
a baby girl The villagers say that the
atmosphere of love, affection and ven
Grafton which envelopes this happy
family is idyllic.