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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22

Bulletin IA of the Cornell university
experiment station al ithaca. y. Y. by
l.. H. Bailey, treats upon the problem
of impoverished lands" aud consists of
suggestions for investigation and ex-
pertinent by the man who is on the
spot" the farmer himself. This sta
ton believes that one value of station
work is to help the farmer to work ont
his problems for himself He can
solve many of them better than the
experimenters can. 1t is the object of
this bulletin to suggest to the farmer
who has worn ont land inquiries as to
why lands become impoverished and
how to reclaim depleted laHos. BY
study and experiment he may then he
able to answer satisfactorily for him
self the common question of which this
is type: Some of my land will not
produce a crop. although my father
raised good crops on it. What shall !
do to make 1t prohtableY
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22

There are no secrets about the best
way to care for sheep. The man who
owns farm and does not keep sheep,
making an excuse for not doing SO be-
cause they are hard to take care of is
either ignorant of sheep husbandry or
simply lazy. says Farm, Field aud Fire
side Sheep are about the most com
Portable animals to take care of that
we have about MS They are quiet ana
gentle and are not very particular
about their food il they are kept in
good health. They need 10 be fed reg
ularly and given sound and WHOLESOME,
feed, but the feed need not be of The
costliest kind. Good. bright hay and Il
small amount of corn will keep them
III good shape duriIg the winter, and
grass is all they SAINT in summer III
though il there ire briers. elders 0I
any other scrubby bushes in their pas
ture they viii eat them up by way ct
relish. They should be protected FROM
the storms of winter and sailed rc%l-
larly the year through. and for the
amount Of labor involved they viii
make better returns than amy Other
kind of stock
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22


II spinach has grown we'll and VIII
ter comes on late. some may be cUi
out in the fall or perhaps early win
ter, when the price is usually hG"
enough to make it very profitable, but
most of the crop should be lightly Gov
cred with salt hay. straw or other
mulch as IA protection from freezing
and thawing during the winter. This
mulching should be taken off early in
the spring and dressing of about 400
pounds per acre of nitrate of soda or
sulphate of ammonia put on to force
the crop along and give l. the broad
leaves and dark green color which at
tract buyers. IN some sections of tn"
east curlpd kale is used Upon Il part Of
the ground instead of spinach. IN
much the same. even including me
spring dressing of chemicals y sprlii-
crop of this kind leaves the land III
better condition in the spring than ly-
ing bare and prevents il from washing.
and the money Is usually most accept
able to the farmer at that season 1t
is acceptable ut any time. but IN the
spring there Will he seeds. tools. fer
tilizers and other things to he bought.
and ready cash buys cheaper than any
mans credit
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22
PIG FEEDING.
Mt the New HampshfTe
station With Pumpkins. Etc.

rxpcrImentn Mt the New Hampshire
station With PumplipS. Etc.
Dair, iEe aul the raising of pigs go
hand in land in New hampshire. The
latter is necessary for the profitable
utilizatioa of the skimmilk. while the
former is one of the leading agrtcul-
fural in lustries of the state
Among the chief points of practical
interest and importance in pig feed
ing are the kinds of feeding stuffs to
use in connection with skimmilk and
the most economical way to use them
Experiments with the following COM
binations of feedisg stuffs have re-
Gently been conducted at this station
and the results are given in bulletin 66:
/. Pumpkins cooked and uncooked;
apples and pumpkins. cornmeal, corn
meal ami bran.
.. Bran fermented and unferment-
ed: bran and cornmeal, cornmeal.
3. Corn and cob meal. corn on ear.
Pumpkins were raised at this station
at a cost Of 10 cents per ton, and While
IT Is often said that pumpkins are prin-
should be noted that the cost OF pro-
duction is next to nothing. The ap-
ples used were the common cider ap-
pies. or windfalls. and valued at TO
cents per bushel. the price usually paid.
Conclusions arrived at from expert
ment No. | were:
First.-The cooking of pumpkins
Second.-When pumpkins are availa-
BILE for pig feeding, they can be fed
most economically In connection with
cornmeal.
Third. While raw pumpkins fed In
connection with milk produced pound
of gain at small cost, so few pounds
we're produced 1t Is advisable to feed
cornmeal with them.
Fourth.-Apples. even at the low
price of 10 cents per bushel, are not an
economical food for pigs.
Fifth.-Bran is not desirable as a
food for pigs. even II fed with corn
meal. This is further considered in
the second experiment from which il
appears:
First.-There Is but little gained III
fermenting bran for pig feeding.
Second Bran is undesirable as a
feeding stuff for pigs, fed either alon"
or In combination with cornmeal.
The practical question arises as to
the economy of grinding corn for pig
feeding. When we consider that mill
ers charge cents per bushel for grind
ing and add to this the cost of hauling
corn to and from the MILL the question
becomes one of considerable impor-
lance. Experiment No. leads to the
following conclusions:
First.-Ground corn and cob has n
slightly better feeding value than corn
on the ear.
Second.-For practical purposes 1t is
more economical to feed corn on the
ear rather than hauling to the mill and
grinding for feed
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22

Latest official statistics show a great
increase in the Massachusetts Gran.
berry industry. The area under this
crop is now estimated at 9.3T2 acres.
A beeman maintains that II pressed
by necessity bees will steal eggs rs
well as honey.
Travelling corn huskers and shred
ders that will traverse the country AS
the steam thrasher does now appear
to be the next thing in order on the
programme of progress.
A bulletin from the New Jersey sta
tion by Professor Smith describes
three common orchard scales, the oys-
ter she'll bark louise, the scurfy scale
and the san lose scale. II affords Il
kind of information in request by many
since the San lose scale has occasioned
alarm.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22
SheriHs Sale.
STATE OF MAINE.


County of Somerset ss; February 18th: 1900.
1900, on execui ion dated February 18th 1900,
issued on q judgment rendered by the
Supre me Judicial Court for the County OF
Somerset, at the term thereof begun and held
on the Third Tuesday OF Decemb. r A. D., 1885,
to wit on the l3th day OF January 1900, in favor
of Brighton, Somerset County as AdmiDistra,
trix OF he estate OF Thomas }. Wy man, late OF
Brighton aforesaid. deceased, against benja.
min F. Cooley, otherwise known as Franklin
Cooley, OF Harmony in said County, for One
Hundred and thirty. three dollars and eighty
two cents, de BIT or damage, and Eleven dollars
and twenty -one cents, costs of suit, and vii!
be sold at public auction, Mt the office OF
Forrest Goodwi In Skowhegan in said County
10 the highest bidder, Oh the 10Th day OF
March 1900. at eleven O'Clock in the forenoon.
the follow ing described real estate. with all
the right. title and interest which the said
benjamin r.. Cooley, otherwise knowR as
Franklin Cooley has and had in and to the
same on the 18th day Of July A. D., 1899 at One
O'Clock and Thirty minutes in the ternoon,
til time when the same was attached on the
writ in the same suit, to VITA certain lot
parcel OF lane situated in Harmony in said
County of Somerset, bounded as follows, to
wit:-Beginning at the Southeast corner OF
land of c. Boyd, on the North road so called !;
thence " est passing Albert Perry's land and
until it strikes the Bennett pasture 81 called;
thence North to lar d II Moody Davis; thence
East to lot Number 7 Seventh range; thence
North to the Southwest corner of Lewis 5.
Reeds land; thence East to the Smith lot SO
called thence South until 1t str es he North
East until ii intersec's the said North road /;
theme South to the frtt named bound. Being
the place gu which he now lives. 3w8
FRANK P. PENNELL, Sheriff.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22
SUGAR BEET LEAF MINER.

them. The Michigan station has been
on the alert to detect any such trou-
bles, but thus far seems to have found
injuries from but one insect, the sugar
beet leaf miner, which produces IL
bisterlike mine on the upper surface
of the leaf by eating out the succulent
material II is about half the size of a
house fly and approaches it somewhat
In appearance. For the destruction of
beet tops fall blowing and rolling are
indicated remedies.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22
Stood Death OFF.

f. B. Munday, lawyer of Henrietta,
Tex once fooled a grave digger. He
says: "My brother was very low with
malarial fever and jaundice. | per.
shaded him to try Electric Bitiers and
he was soon much better, but he con
tinned their use until he was wholly
cured am sure Electric Bitters saved
his life" This remedy expels malaria,
kills disease germs and purities the
blood; aids digestion, regulates liver,
kidneys and Bowels, cures constipation,
dyspepsia, nervous diseases, kidney
troubles, female complaints; gives per
feet health. Only soc
Aft Fl. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22
Trick of the sIe,gbt of Hand Man.

Trick of the sieight of Hand Man.
The Anne t'sychologique has an in
teresting article by NJ. Binet. the well
known French psychologist. on mental
suggestion aud prestldlgitation. N
which he shows that sleight OF hand
ana clever tricks do not make pres
tidigitateur without power OF "S,i@
gestiona on the spectator. skiihG
performer has Il marvellous power o.
acting on the secret springs OF ~
will Thus he can genefanY MAKE i
person choose Il figure hrlnW ten -
the way he asks for II. IT ne wlSn'.
the person to choose tive. M rnnS rap
idly over the first figures aud ewPli*
a little on i've 10 suggest II 10 ih'
memory. II Is also curious ''.al %
such figures "seseD' is the mosi llkpI}
to be- chosen and one the least likely
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22
GRAIN.O! GRAIN-O!

Remember that name when you want q de-
licious. appetiziDg nourishing food drink to
and liked by all who have used it. Grain-O Ia
made OF pure grain, it aids digestion and
strengthens the nerves. It is not q stimulant
but health builder and the children as well
as the adults can drink 1t with great benefit
Costs about as much as coffee. 15c. and Csc
per package. Ask your grocer for Grain-O.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22

In hankruptoy. I
Toths Hon. Nathan wsbb, Judge Of the Dis.
trict Court Of the United 6tates for the District
Of Maine.
FRED FUTILE, OF Athens, In the
County Of Somerset and State Of Maine. in said
District, respectfully represents, that on the 8Oth
day of December last past, he was duly adjudged
bankrupt under the Acts of Congress relating to
Bankruptcy; that he has duly surrendered all
his property and rights OF property, and has
fully complied with all the requirements of
said Acts aud of the orders Of Court touching
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore be prays that he may be decreed By
tne court 10 nave Inli aischarge rom an aeo,s
rupt Acts, e1 cept such debts as are excepted by
law from such discharge.
Dated this ist day of February A. ID. 1900.
FRED FUTILE, Bankrupt.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 18th day of February, A. ID. 1900, on
reading the foregoing petition, 1t is
Ordered by the Court that hearing be had
upon the same on the 9th day of March A. d.
1900, before said Court at Portland, in said Dis
trict, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published In The Somerset
Reporter, a newspaper printed in said District,
and that all known creditors, and other persons
In interest, may appear ut thu said time and
place, and show cause, IL any they have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
And 1t 10 further ordered by the Court, that
the clerk shall send by mail to all known credi-
tors copies of said petition and tits order, ad-
dressed to them at their places Of residence as
stated.
Witness the Honorable Nathan Webb. Judge
of the said Court, and the seal thereof at Port
land, In said District on the nth day of February
A. ID. 1910.
H. 81 A. II. DAVIS, Clerk.
true copy OF petition and order THEREON.
lws Attest: A. II. DAVIS. Clerk.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22
SheriTs Sale.
STATE OF MAINE.

STATE OF MAINE. Somerset SIS.
Taken on execution against John Finlay-
son Of Hartland in said County OF Somerset In
favor OF George NJ. Lapcey OF said Hartland
and will be sold at public auction to the high
est bidder on Saturday on the seventh day OF
April A. D., 1900 at two oil the clock In the
afternoon ct the Office Of II. W. Stewart Esq.
in said Hartland in said County OF Somerset
all the right in equity which the said John
Finlayson had on tue third day OF November
A. D., 1899. at three Of the clock in the after
noon, when the house was attached on the
original writ, to redeem the folio wing des-
cribed real estate situated in said Hartland in
said County, from a mortgage given to Charles
Hamlin and Greenyille j. Shaw. Trustees OF
the estate Of a. Linn late Of said Hartland, de-
ceased, and re coroed In the Somerset Registry
Of De DIS, b o. 2i7, Page J, and by said Trustees
assigned for . valuable consideration to the
Linn Wooden Company corporation duly es-
tabished by law aid having its place OF bust
ness at said Hartland in said County, TO wit
certain lot or parcel OF land, with the
buildings thereon, situated in Hartan afore.
said on the East side OF Commercial street
and bounded on the West side by said Com
mercial Street: on the North by land OF Mrs
r. w Linn: and on the East and South by
land OF Fairfield Nevins being the homestead
lot OF the said John Finlayson in said Hart
land 3w7
Hartland. February 3, A. D., 1900.
r. $. WILLIAMS, DEPUTY SHERIFF
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22

"A man goes wrong" said the social
Iage. from pure cussedness; woman
,ut of mere curiosity" -Philadelphia
North American.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22

Turf, Farm and Home: Talk about
your gold Mines II any one has II
better piece of property than a barn
full of rich. persistent mixers we
cannot for moment imagine what it
csn he. The best thing of 1t all is that
not only are the herds in Maine fast
increasing in numbers, but in value as
we'll. If the data was obtaiuable,
what an interesting story could be told
In comparing the annual income from
herd of ten cows now, and similar
herd 25 years ago. While perhaps the
price of the product may not have
advanced so much, the output OF the
individual animal has increased very
materially, and the added uses OF the
by-products of the cow all go to in
crease the aggregate income very
materially over any period previous To
this. The indications now are TINT
this increase is sure to go on, and We
also expect not only to see the product
increase In quantity, but the quality
also to be enhanced, as our dairymen
learn to do the trick better and better
each year.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22

"Dauber says he Is welded to HIS
art"
"He evidently thinks he is, or he
wouldn't mistreat her so shamefully."
Chicago Record.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22

A man looks at his trembling hands
and says: al feel bit shaky this morn
ing, and shall need a bracer." His real
need is not nerve stimulant, but nerve
strength. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery gives strength to the nervous
system. II does not brace up, but builds
up. 1t is entirely free from alcohol and
from opium, cocaine, and other narcotics
usually found in so-called nerve medi-
cines.
Accept no substitute for "Golden Med
ical Discovery 1t cures.
David Duggips, ESQ, of Jones, Ohio Co, Ky,
writes: rWhen l began taking DR.. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery think had nervous
or general debility of three years duration,
took three bottles of the Discovery During
the time was taking IL my sleep became more
refreshing and gained ffteen pounds weight,
and also gained strength every day"
Free. DR.. Pierce's Medical Adviser is
sent free on receipt of stamps to pay cost
of mailing only Send II one cent
stamps for book bound in paper, or 81
stamps for cloth binding. Address DR..
R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22

In recent letter from Washington.
D. c., to an old friend Major G. A
Studer. for twenty years United States
Consul at Singapore, says; while at
Des MoiGes | became acquainted with n
linlmeut known as Chamberain's Pain
Balm, which found excellent against
rheumatism rs we'll as against soreness
of the throat and chest giving me much
easier breathng). had a touch of
pneumoria early this week, and two
applications freely applied to the throat
and chest relieved me Of it at once.
would not be without it for anything"
For sale by H. w. Cushing, Skowhegan,
and Sullivan Newton, Jackman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22

critical situation: FRS Warrior:
whipped again, saysest thou? This Is our
tenth successive defeat" Second Warrior
1T Is, inoeed! And the worst OF 1t is that we
used up all our excuses in explaining the
nLher nine"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22

The Leaf miner In sugar bects'
There are n number of insects that
are troublesome TO sugar beets in Eli
rope. and il is probably only a matter
of time when we shall get some of
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.
In the District Court OF the United States for
the District OF Maine,
IN BANKRUPTCY.

nuohs Z; %f sshs & Bankruptcy
To the creditors of Eugene A. Merrill, of
st. Adams in the county OF Somerset, and dis
trict aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of
February A. d 1900, the said Eugene A. Merrill
was duly adjudicated bankrupt; and that the
first meeting Of his creditors will be held at
Daniel Lewis Office, in Skowhegan, Maine,
on the 9th day OF March A. D.. 1& 0, at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon, at which time the said credi-
tors may attend, prove their claims, appoint q
trustee, examine the bankrupt, and transact
such other business as may properly come be
fore said meeting. lw8
February Is, A. D., 1900.
DANIEL LEWIS. Referee In Bankruptcy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22
Somerset Railway

Winter arrangement OF TrHfns
Effective Monday October 2, '99
trains Will run As follows, connecting at OAE.
land with Maine Central Rail road Trains to aud
from Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Wsterviiit
Augusta, Gardiner, Bath Skowhegsn and Bsa.
eor
trr boston, Portland, lie wtston, MatetVilIt,
Augusta SkowheRsn and BAuRor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22
How Are Your K,dneyss

DR. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills Sam
pie free. Add Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or N. Y
Another Rumor: 1t is reported that Eng
land and Germany are negotiating a secret
deal" "Wbat is the nature Of it?" ''They say
England has offered to trade two islands for a
strateRist."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22

NFIaB BtAtIOnbi AZ WHICH ITkIub VIII wv
o signal or notice to Conductor.
kWill not stop except 10 leave OF take Freight
MIXED train between North Arson and Bins ham.
aMixed Train and does lot connect with Maine
Central trains.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Norridgewock, for Mercer, and Smith
field (and EIectri, Cars to and from Skowhe-
GAM
At Arson. 70, sawyer's Mills, (starks).
No. Arson, for North and West New Portland
Dead River, Flagstaff and Eustis. At Bingham
for Forks, Moose River, Mayfeld, Kingsbury
and Abbott.
W. M.AYIn 4uP1.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-02-22

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or 25c.
II c. G. G. fail TO cure. druggists refund money
Father: You s, EN- to look at things in
different light since your marriage" His
Newly Married Daughter: well, ought TO
after receiving fourteen lamps and nine can
delabrss for wedding presents"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-03-04
ANOTHER DELAY TO FACE
NATIONAL RECEIVER
SHIP CANNOT BE CLOSED.
The Big Four Given Permission by
Judge Baker to File an Amend
ed Complaint.

Judge Baker, of the Federal Court yes
terday made a ruling granting the Big
Four Railroad Company the right to file an
amended complaint in its suit against the
receiver of the Indianapolis National Bank
This Will be an unwelcome piece of news
TO the 5000 creditors who have been wait
ing for the final distribution of the assets.
Receiver Edward Hawkins was ready to
wind up the affairs of the bank a year
ago, but was prevented from making his
distribution on account of the suit of the
Big Four at that time pending against the
bank.
Theodore p. Haughey, the president of
the bank, was surety on the bond of the
Big Four Company in suit in the Federal
Court. and was Obligated in the sum of
$4,000. To indemnify Haughey the COM
pany deposited $4,000 in cash in the In
dianapolis National Bank. Some time
afterwards Haughey checked out $1,000 of
this money, in lieu thereof deposited in the
bank his individual note for. $1,000. When
the bank failed the railroad company in
sisted that it was entitled to recover Of the
receiver pro rata distribution on $4,000. The
receiver allowed the claim of the railroad
company for the $1,000 on deposit, but re-
fused to recognize its claim for the $1,000
represented by the note of Haughey. The
company brought suit in the Federal Court
and was sustained. The receiver carried
the case to the Court of Appeals, and the
judgment Of the lower court was reversed.
Ever since that time the company has been
enoleavoring to have the case reinstated.
and under Judge Bakers decision yester-
day was finally successful. This leaves the
case where IL was in the beginning, and
the creditors will have to await its final
settlement