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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07

Great Britain builds eighty per cent
of the world 5 ocean going shipping and
s., when Democrats advocate the regis
try OF foreign rather than the construc-
ION OF American ships, for our foreign
trade, it is clear that the sympathy of
such Democrats is with British rather
than American labor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07

The Kansas farmers are being highly
amused these days by the campaign
orators who are reading 10 them the
statistics compiled 10y the last Popuhst
state administration According To
those figures the almshouses instead Of
the grainaies were to undergo the bulg-
ing out process.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07

When the November votes are count
ed, Bryan will discover that in going TO
Indiana to receive official notice of his
nomination, he had penetrated the enc
ny's country.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07

AS the silver crown of thorns stamped
ed the Chicago convention but failed to
stampede the country, so the golden
crown of imperialism will have no ter
rors for the people as long as proof of its
existence depends on the assertion of
the Nebraska prophet who said that the
gold standard would starve everybody
except the money changers and the
money owners
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
An American Generals Chinese Nam,

An American Generals Chinese Name
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee received much at
tention during his recent visit to the
United States. He had stories 10 tell,
and one of them concerned his name.
1t was after he had gone 10 Cuba, and
the manipulators of the telephone were
not very familiar with his name and
reputation.
What name is that?" asked one op-
orator.
'Lee-Fitzhugh Lee" was the re-
spouse.
spell H. please"
"F-i-t-z-h-u-g-h L-e-e."
THANK you. Plague take these
Chinamen!"-Saturday Evening Post.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07

Despite Chairman Jones explanation
Trust, the Southern cotton producers
who are COMPEL. d 10 pay tribute 10 the
concern decline 10 be appeased. They
want Mr.. Jones to give them little evi-
dence OF good faith in his antitrust cru.
SADIE by striking nearer nome.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07

The Illinois Central Railway Company
has given It's employees notice of ana adj
ditlonal ten per cent. increase in their
wages. This is pleasing exhibition of
request of advancement without the re-
q lest of the advanced.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07

William j. Bryan says he would give
stable government to the Filipinos, but
neglects to state how he would get tn, IN
into the stable.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
WEATHER SUMMARY.
ACard.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agre,
TO refund the money on 50-cent bottl,
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar i
IL fails To cure your cough or cold. W,
also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prov,
satisfactory or money refunded
SHARRAR IL MUIHoLLAND, Alma.
BIvISs * RHODES, Alma.
l0S0-yr FRED HUDSON. Riverdale.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07

The Republican county convention at
Ithaca last Tuesday was hummer.
Look the ticket over gentlemen, it is the
one you will want 60 vote.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07

UQTuuU-A remedy for this awful disease
no Uhn has AT last been discovered and
we desire every sun -rer To have the benefits OF
this discovery. Send 81 to X RAY CO., Chicago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07

Mckinley, BLISS, Darragh and Holmes
all wear the bronze button.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
SENATORIAL.
COUNTY.

Fo. state Senator. 18th Senatorial District
HIRAM high. OF ovid.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
Republican Nominations.
NATION Al.

For President
WILLIAM MCKINLEY. of Ohio
For Vice Prssdcnt-
THEODORE ROOSEVELT. of New York
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07

Every body knows that Bryan forced
16 TO in the Democratic platform. 1t
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07
ESSIoNAI
STATE

70r Congress. nth District
A. h. DARRAGH, OF Gratiot.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07

Nominated for representative ON the
Republican ticket at Ithaca last Tues
day.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-09-07

For representative
JOHN " HOLMES OF Arcadia.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-09

The monitor Wyoming was launched at San Francisco Satur- day. The new vessel when eomplet- ed will oe one the most formidable dqhting engines Of it's type ahoat It will be single-turreted monitor of ?, 400 torse power and d displace- nent of 4, 235 tons It's main bat. tery will consist of two l2 inch breecb loading rifles and four 4 iuch rapid fire guns, and it will have an additional battery of three SIX Dounders, five one pourders and two Colts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-09

The Little Rock papers are adver Using "colored hercules" oy the aame of Billy Clark, who is so called bull wrestler of South Ameri- ca. Last month this so called eoulE wrestler" gave fake performance in Fort Worth, Texas, aud cams near being moooed by an outraged audience, who had been separated from their money by false promises. Let tae Little R ,ek public beware.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-09

Washington township cast 81 votes in the Democratic primary last March and only B votes in the general election on the 1st. There is general suspicion that the bai- lot box was padded in the March primary, and the returns from the general election, when both Demo crats and Republicans voted, indi cate tbatit was, The grand jury when 1t teonvenes this month should make thorough investigation. re- gardless of persons or parties, of the frauds alleged to have been committed n Washington and other townships in the March primary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-09

It seems impossible to oust Joe Pilkington as a constable in Wash ington township, Joe has ethe Counters on his side and neither grand jury indictments nor the bal lots of tbe people seem able to dis lodge him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-09

An army Of orators are to be sent by the Republican National Com mittee into Nebraska. After look ing over the situation the Republi- cans have become badly frightened and will make desperate effort to carry 9ryan's state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-09

The Republicans are badly fright ened and the indications are that from this time on the national cam- paign will be exceedingly lively.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-09

Fort Smithians are much eiated over proposition 10 build rail road from Fort Smith to Guthr e, Oklahoma The construction of this road would open up a1arge territory for Fort Smilh merchants.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-09

"What would Jesus do?e Read s'In Ills Steps, the first installment of which appears in today's paper. A chapter of this most interesting novel will appear in the Sunday Graphic each Sunday until com nlptpd
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-09

The first chapter of 'In His Steps, by the Rev. C. M. Sheldon appears in today's Sunday Grapble. The story increases fn interest with each chapter, and the publication of it cannot but have an elevating influence in this community. Read
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-09

There is general movement throughout the south for the con- struction of cotton mills Pine Bluff, being situated in the heart of the richest cotton producing district in the world, should have at least one cotton mill. Whats the matter with our local capitalsts2
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-09
HlME AGAIN.

After an absence of several mont tha4 spent mostly in New Mexi- co for his health, Mr. J. ". Adams has returned and with this issue resumes his active duties as editor and manager of the Graphic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-09

The report that Col. S. W. For. dyee is to be elected president oi the Missouri Pacific road is denled in railroad circles.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-09

Geo. Fred Williams is doing less talking this year than usual, and the less he does ehe better the pros pect for a Democratic victory in November. George Fred should be bottled up.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-09

Arkansaw in particular aod the south in general are in more pros porous condition this year than for many years past, Let the good work go on.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-09

Lincoln, Neb.. is the only city so far io the United States that shows decrease in population by the census returns.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-09

The independent candidates in Mississippi county will contest the election in that county, alleging that 200 votes were fraudulently thrown out in one township alone.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-09

And still we yearn for the bug of aa electric street car.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-09

What Would Jesus do7" See Sd page.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-09
J. w.ADAMs, Editor and Manager

OFFICE: 216 ". BARRAQUE ST,
 TELEPHonR No. 1f2.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-09
Death of Sharon Estes.

Mr.. Sharon Estes of Hartland, long g
a resident of that town, died at his home
there, Tuesday, July 3lst, aged So years
and II months. He had been man OF
strong physique and Of excellent health
until he suffered paralytic shock some
months ago since which time he had
been helpless. His occupation had been
farming until advanced age kept him
from work. He had been a member of
the Christian church, was a worthy man
and good citizen.
Mr.. Estes was a native OF the town of
Durham, Maine, and before establishing
his residence in Hartland lived in Pal
myra and Pittsfeld for some years. He
was married in Durham to Miss Mahit-
able Knights IL 1899, who died Oct. l.,
1873. They had a family of five sons and
five daughters. Two sons are deceased.
Alphonso, the eldest of the family, was
soldier in the 18th Maine regiment and
lost his life at Gettysburg. The remain
ing sons are F. |. Estes of Skowhegsn,
B. F. OF South Durham and Alfred N,
who lives In Michigan.
The five daughters are all living, viz:
Mrs. Mary Sturtevant of Hartland, Mrs.
Patience Brown of Alpena, Mich, Mrs.
Angie Foster of Abbott, Mrs. Betsy
Huff of Hartland and Mrs. Addie
Titcomb of Dover.
Funeral services were held at the
family home, Thursday last, the I'd
instant, at l o'clock p. M, conducted by
Rev. V. D. Sweetlsnd.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-09
Old Home Day Kecept,on

HE reception given By Club ladies' In
the Public Library rooms. YESTERDAY
was very pleasant occasion. The
weather vas unfayorable and The A.
tendance WAS not as large a. il would
Otherwise have been.
a good number of ladies' and gentle
men Of the town called during the hours
Of the reception but The number Of Old
Home visitors vas not large. Those
who registered a. residing elsewhere
were: Mrs. susan \. Dinsmore. Mad,-
son; Mrs. +. I. Ross. st. Stephen. y. b
Abel kimball, Jackman; Mr. and Mrs.
Charles (. Buck, Boston; Mr.. and Mr..
d. 9. White. Carleton White a3d Mr..
and Mrs. W. 5. Piummer u PhiIadeI-
phia; William . Stevens. Wa.eryj),e.
Miss Sarah F. Cofin. Lynn. Mas: Mrs
Batdorf and Mis- Tudie Batdorf Of New
York.
There were other former residents. ia
town, Wednesday, but they did nor re.
spoud to the cordial invitation Of our
ladies for some reason AID they thus
missed, not an imposing time, but a
pleasant. sensible, quiet socisble one. a
rare opportunity for old friends 10 meet
and talk over old times.
There was no prescribed order Of ex-
ercises. and, beside conversation. the
singing Of old time songs With piano
accompaniment, listening to Instrument
al music and partaking Of the light
refreshments provided by the hosts.
claimed the attention of the assembled
visitors.
The ladies of the several clubs are en-
titled TO thanks for the pleasure afforded
the people who assembled at the library
rooms yesterday.
We hope that the next "Old Home
day celebrated in our town may see
brighter skies and larger attendance.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-09
800. Reward. 800.

The readers Of this paper will be pleas
ed 10 learn that there is at least one dread
ed disease that science has been able to
cure IN all its stages and that is Catarrh.
Halls Catarh Cure is the only positive
cure known to the medical fraternity.
CatarTh, being a constitutional disease
requires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system, thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease. and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in doing
its work. The proprietors have SO much
faith IN its curative powers. that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case
that it fails to cure. Send for list Of tes-
timonials Address,
F. J.. CHENEY Co. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. &c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-09
A Great Meeting.

The Republican rally and mass meet.
ing at Skowhegan, Wednesday, Septem-
Der 9Th, will be rouser. Preparations
for this county gathering are being
made on a grand scale. The list of
speakers is one Of remarkable attrac-
tions, such as Somerset people will be
delighted with. They are Hon. Charles
E. Littlefield, Hon. J. H. Marley, Sena-
tor Cushman X. Davis of Minnesota,
Postmaster General Smith and Gen.
Adam E. King of Maryland.
II pleasant the meeting will be held in
Island Grove, where many notable Re-
publican meetings have been held in
former years. If the weather is insult.
able for out door assembly Coburn Hall
and Grange Hall will both be used in the
afternoon.
The Pitttsfield and Scion cornet bands
will both be present and furnish music
for the occasion.
Senator Barrows of Michigan is en-
gagged for meeting at Hartland, Mon
day, Aug. 81 This is as far as arrange
ments for speakers have been perfected
to this date.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-09
At ashington.

August :, the Stale department made
puollc the following correspondence
between Ii Hung Chang and the depart
ment. regarding the abandonment of
the campaign on Pekin: Telegram sent
TO the United States embassies n Berlin.
London, Paris, Rome and S. Peters
burg, and to the United States minister.
Tokyo: Department of state, Washing.
ton, Aug. |:
In reply to suggestion of Ii Hung
Chang that the ministers might be sent
under safe escort to Tien Tsin. provided
the powers would engage not TO march
on Pekin, the secretary of state replied
on the 30th of July:
This government will not enter into
any arrangement regarding disposition
or treatment of legations without first
having free communication with Minis
ter Conger. Responsibility for their
protection rests upon the Chinese gov.
eminent Power to deliver at Tien Tsin
presupposes power to protect and to
open communication. This is insisted
upon
This message was delivered by Nj.
Goodnow, on the 3lst, to Viceroy Ii.
who then inquired whether IF free
communication were established be.
tween ministers and their governments,
it could be arranged that the powers
should not advance on Pekin pending
negotiations.
To this inquiry the following reply
was sent on the first of August:
"Goodnow, Consul General, Shanghai:
Il do not think it expedient to sub
nit the proposition of Earl Ii to the
other powers Free communication
with our representatives in Pekin is de-
manded as matter of absolute right.
and not as a favor. Since the Chinese
government admits that it possesses the
power o give communication. il puts
itself in an unfrieudly attitude by deny
ing 1t. No negotiations seem advisable
until the hinese government shall have
put the diplomatic representatives of
the powers in full and free communica-
ton with their respective governments
and removed all danger to their lives
and liberty. We would urge Earl Ii
earnestly to advise the imperial author
tiles of China to place themselves in
friendly communication and co-opera-
ton with the relief expedition. They
are assuming a heavy responsibility in
acting otherwise. (~igned) Hsy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-09
SkOwhegan Markets.
Corrected Weekly 10y u. H. BARTLETT.
PRICES PAID PRODUCERS.

Corrected Weekly 10y Il. H. BARTLETT
PRICES PAID PRODUCERS.
hUrrER-tIrst quanty, stamped. II to j. per ID
BEEF-Ox beef, to cts.
REANs-Hand-picked yellow syes. soc 70 s2.2s
yea beans, S2&
OATs-2Suts
EGGs- l6 cts per doI fresh.
HIDES AND SKINs-hides, So rs lamb skins %
TO 81
each calf skins Is to sl.ea each.
foULrKY-Fowls, stole cts per Io. chickens
{ to rs cts.
RoUNp Hoe cts.
Wool Unwashed. g. It's.
TALL0w-RouCb 81. per b.
RETAIl AARhET.
New Maple Molasses 2s cts per Of
CHEEsE-l4 per 10.
FLOUR-Spuug wbea; Patent. $3.50; Winter
wheat pat $500 Winter wheat choice. e4.0o
TO S450 extra $50 10 rs
CoRN--Sl.2o per bag; meal and cracked corn
SLID for 80 H. bag.
c. :. MEALS 40 per bag.
FFEp-Middlings. s1.oa to Upper cwt; Chicago
gluten Ito sack
TFAs-4d Ia 90 cents per 10.
CoFYEE-l2l. 10 IS cts. per "a.
LARn-pomestic, 10 cts Pure cts.
PORk-AC.
MoLAssES-Fure Ponce, ~. Iure Barbados,
So
GHoIeE CooKING MoIAssEs 2so
DRY FlsH-Cod. To cts. per o., pollock,
1 cts.
ONIoNs-5c. per ID.
EGGs-li cts q dog fresh.
SUGAR-tranulateG, sugar best quality IS
pounds tur Sl.00
brown. l. pounds for 81.
BUTTER-lS 10 .0cts. per w
0ATs-Western old. A. cts.
PotAtoes-New, So.60 3 bu
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-09

The government has the very credit
able custom of letting off its soldiers and
sailors abroad with domestic postage.
The postmaster general has just issued
an order making the rate OF two cents
per ounce applicable to mail sent to
soldiers or sailors serving with the U. S.
forces in China and by them to the United
States. The domestic rate is already in
force in the Philippines, Guam, Cuba
and Porto Rico. Cheap postage will
gladden. many soldiers heart. The
soldier in the field has hard time at
best and should be shown every possible
favor
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-09

Saturday morning in the Supreme
court, before the justices holding the
Law term in Portland, exercises were
held in memory of the late Judge
Walton. Hon. Henry B. Cleaves, the
president of the Cumberland Bar, an
nounced the death of Judge Walton, ac-
cordng to the usual form. In present
ing the resolutions to the court, Hon. J..
w. Symonds made appropriate remarks ::
The memorial was seconded by Hon. j.
H. Drummond, and remarks were made
by Hon. d. d. Stewart of st. Adams,
and Judge Wing of Auburn. Judge
Emery responded in behalf of the court
Judge Walton was one of the ablest
jurists of Maine and his long service on
the bench of the State gave opportunity
for display of his legal acumen, ac-
knowledged by all who knew him. He
was well worthy of the honor conferred
upon him by his associates of bar and
bench
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-09

Portland was the theatre of great
celebration Tuesday, perhaps the great
est in her history. "Old Home Week"
was grand success in that city. The
naval display was an imposing one, the
decorations of public buildings, places
of business and residences were extern
sive and elaborate, the parade was a
very large and fine one and the people
were there. Gov. Powers and staff and
Gov. Rollins of New Hampshire, who
originated the plan of "Old Home
Week" in his own State, were among the
notables participating in the festivities.
OF course no other Maine city can vie
with the seaport metropolis of the State,
but Bangor, Bath, Rockland, Belfast,
Brunswick, Castine and Other cities and
towns will have fine celebrations and
contribute to the success of the occa
sion, and the thousands of home com.
ings in hundreds of Maine towns where
no great display is made will further
contribute to make the observance of
the first "Old Home Week. in Maine a
success, and pleasure to all concerned.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-09

The Chinese situation is considered
exceedingly grave at Washington. The
message from Conger was replied to
yesterday, in cipher message and de-
livered to Minister WI. An emphatic
statement of the position Of the govern
ment was forwarded to Ii Hung Chang
by Consul General Goodnow. The casu-
sties at the battle beginning Sunday,
were 700 instead of 1900. American
troops were not actively engaged.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-09

Waterville Mail: We are glad to see
the commander of the State organization
of the Union Veterans Union calling the
members of that order TO task for intem-
perate condemnation of public officials
for action that was Justified by all ordi-
nary tests Of good Judgment. That
certain things may be overdone seems
never to have entered into the minds of
some individuals in the order referred to,
and the rebuke of their commander
ought to be an object lesson of some
value to them.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-09

well. goodhy Mr.. Green. 1t was 50
nice of you To come. 1t does father
such lot Of good 10 have some one To
talk to"
81 was delighted to come. Miss
Brown, but I'm afraid I'm not much
of eouversationalist
"My dear Mr.. Green. don't let that
trouble you. Fathers ideal listener is
an absolute idiot, with no conversation
whatever, and | know he has enjoyed
himself tremendously tonight"-Iou.
don Punch.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-09

Senator Frye is firm believer in the
shipping bill which he expects he will
succeed in getting enacted by the next
Congress. He estimates that as soon as
the bill has built up substantial fleet OF
American ships, there will be a large and
permanent reduction in ocean freights,
the benefit of which would 60 more
largely to our farmers, whose products
compose nearly three quarters of our
entire exports, than to any other class of
our citizens.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-09
Oakland, Maine, Aug. 6, 1900.

Editor SOMERSET REPORTER:
| wish to heartily corroborate the
article in recent issue of your paper
relative TO the constant and successful
work that has been accomplished for
the old soldiers of the Third District by
Congressman burleigh in the time he
has served as our representative at
ashington. He has, at all times, been
loyal and true to every soldiers interest,
and any man who wore the blue,
no matter what might be his station or
his politics, could write at any time in
the full assurance not only of prompt
reply, but also of his earnest and
energetic cooperation. Scarcely a day
has gone by since he has been in Con
gress that has not seen pension
awarded some soldier in this District.
"By their fruits we shall know them"
and the official records show that no
member of Congress has surpassed
the splendid record of results for
soldier constituents that has been made
by Congressman Burleigh, and those
who have anywhere near equalled it are
indeed few and far between
In this connection / wish to tell little
story which came under my immediate
observation. Many old soldiers in the
Third District can tell similar ones, but
this will serve to illustrate his unselfish
devotion to the soldier interests COM
mitted to his charge:
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-09
Cavalry Reunion.

The D. c. Cavalry reunion will be
held at Dover, Maine. in connection with
Company NJ. LIST Maine Cavalry, Aug.
23d. Headquarters at q. A. r. Hall.
Business meeting at 10 a. m. Free
dinners. Hotel rates at the Blethen
House, supper, lodging and breakfast
SIPS. At Dover House, 75e. Comrades,
honorary members and their families
are earnestly requested to be present.
One fare on railroads. All who can
come please notify n. C. Stowe, Dover,
Maine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-08-09

The State of Maine was carried for the
Democratic party at the Democratic
caucus at Waterville, Thursday evening.
Col Fred Plaisted of Augusta and S. w.
Gould, Esq. of Skowhegan did it, large
ly. September 10 is the best time to
elect candidates in Maine, this year.
August is triie early. Cyrus w.
Davis was nominated for representative
to the legislature at that caucus.