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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-27
Swine Number.

The latest bulletin issued by the
State Board of Agriculture, No. 6 is
styled the "Swine Number"
Following is the correspondence from
Somerset county:
SKowHEGAN-I had 100 hogs and pigs
at one time and bought the buttermilk
of Skowhegan creamery for one year,
about IS gallons per day. By fencing
an acre or two of field and letting them
run l could grow pork very cheaply,
but 10 the winter, for want Of room, |
could not do as well. The factory raised
the price of the buttermilk and l went
out of the business. The best breed fer
me was the Berkshire. One reason was
that they had stronger limbs and could
stand up better. 1t was good for my
farm, as we made good cart-load Of
dressing in a day, and fairly good for
my pocket. ANsEL HOLwAY, (Member).
SoLoN-I think the White Chester is
the best breed of swine. Plenty Of milk
when they are young, makes the best
feed. think that where pigs can be
kept in the orchard it is a great benefit
to the orchard. think that horse dress
ing doubles in value by having hogs on it..
A. B. WALKER.
MADIsON-We favor the Ohio Improv-
ed swine. We have taken some pains to
breed them the past few years and find
them quiet and good feeders and they
learn to make good use of what Is fed
them. We have sold 20 young pigs of
this breed this year so far and our Gus
toners are well pleased with them.
Milk is first-rate feed. We let the
sows run In the orchard in the summer.
They get the most of their living and we
find that the apples are larger and better.
We have had hogs In the COW pasture,
but did not like that as well, as they
have done too much blowing.
j. s. BLACKWELL.
SKowHEGAN-The pig is as necessary
on the farm as the COW, and think
there is as much profit in comparison
with cost as there Is in the COW. For
feed when growing | prefer vegetables,
such as potatoes. beets, pumpkins and
apples, boiled, with meal mixed In when
hot, and should finish up with more meal.
The best season for breeding is the late
fall or early spring, and to get the most
money out OF the pig salt the clear pork
and hams, smoke and sell the hams and
sell the salt pork. The lean we work
into sausage, for which we find a ready
sale. Do not pasture, but let the hogs
work on the horse manure. prefer fall
pigs and kill about Christmas time,
getting them to weigh about three hun
dred pounds. JOHN WESTON.
LExINGTON-I think the White Ches-
ter is about as good breed of swine for
farmers as any. II they can have the
run of the orchard they will destroy a
great many insects by eating windfalls.
and they can be made profitable on the
manure. Corn is the best feed for fat
tening, as far as nv experience goes,
and for the most profit they should be-
kept only until they weigh 200 or $50
pounds each. JOHN II. GREENE.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-27
Good Enough to Take.

The finest quality of loaf sugar is
used In the manufacture of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy and the roots used 10 its
preparation gives 1t flavor similar to
that Of maple syrup, making 1t very
pleasant to take. AS medicine for the
cure of coughs, colds, la grippe, Group and
whooping cough 1t Is unequaled by any
other. It always cures, and quickly.
For sale by Horstio w. Cushing, Show
hogan, and Sullivan Newton. Jackman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-27
FODDER SHOCK BINDER.

crossbar is solidly fastened upon the
large end, and to one side of the middle
of this crossbar is stapled half inch
rope, with a ring in the free end OPP
posite the staple Is strong iron hook.
To bind, insert sharp end into shock,
put rope around shock and fasten ring
In hook. Tighten by turning as you
would an auger and bind with corn
stalks or Irvine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-27

Boston Record, Satnrday-The Rec
ord's regular Saturday letter on Maine
matters has extra spice. Holman Day,
The RI cords correspondent, has won a
reputation that reaches outside of New
England by his clever work on the
Lewiston journal and his volume of
verse on Maine people and ways. Mr..
Days sketch of the periodical attacks of
"consciepce" on Charley Stains part has
not only wit, but an effective touch of
satire
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-27

6-+Flag stations; at which trains will '"f
ON signal or notice to Conductor.
iStops only to take or leave Freight.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Norridgewock, for Mercer, and sn lom
field and with Electric Oars to ana III.
Skowhegan. At Arson, for Sswyer's M NJ ~,
(Starks). At No. Arson, for North ana W." M
New Portland. Dead River, Flagsts1 nv ~.
Eustis: At Bingham Tor FoIts moose h''
w. NJ. AYRR SUPT
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-27
4aZIT| EIKISgIB1
of Trains in Enect
June 26th, 1900

Trains leave Skowhegsn as fol ows 800 A. M
Mondays only for Waterville, Oakland, Winth
rop, Portland and Boston; & .05 N. for all
points " est also to Bangor. Vanceboro, St
Stephen, Houlton, Woodstock, st. John and
Halifax 1880 p NJ. for Waterville Oakland
Bingham, Lewiston, Augusta Gardiner and
Brunswick, Portland and BoetoD, Dexter
Dover and Foxcroft, Greenville Bangor, Old
Town, Patten and Houlton via & A. r. r. d
Mattawam keag; $40 P. M (mixt d. 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:-10.S0 A. M
Passenger from Portland, Oakland Waterville
points ;-s55 P. NJ. Saturdays only from Bos-
ton. Portland, Lewiston. Winthrop and Water
vile.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-27

How Are Your Kidneyas
DR.. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills Sam
pie free. Add. Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or N.
To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic- l0c or $50
II C. c. c. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
Brass utensils can be kept bright by occs-
sional rubbings with salt and vinegar
Takes the burn out; heals the wound; cures
the pain DIR. Thomas Electric Oil, the house
hold remedy.
Table salt and q wet cloth will remove egg
stains on silver.
It's folly to suffer from that horrible plague of
the night itching piles. Doan's Ointment
cures, quickly and permanently AT any drug
store, 80 cents.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-27

A reader sends Ohio Farmer the &C.
companying description of an appliance
that he uses to tie corn fodder In the
shock A is piece of hard wood feet
long, round and tapered to a point. A
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-27

Our bees produce S20.0O0000 annual
ly The United States produces more
honey than any other nation, and the
demand for American honey is increas-
ind with England. the chief buyer. ac-
cording to Mr.. Benton. the bee expert
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-27
r4HRDlNsAR;;Hpsx
&MS?sSsh
SUGAR BEET INSECTS.

One Not Wholly Bad, For 1t Also
Nips GrasshOppers In the Bud.
1t has been said that. no matter what
plant or weed be selected, II we at
tempt to grow it on a large scale in
sects and diseases perhaps hitherto I'M
known will attack 1t and render its cul-
tivation difficult Whenever a new
crop Is raised number OF our native
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-27

Mamma, who are the powersS"
"The cook and the iceman. OF course"
When doctors fail try Burdock Blood Bitters.
Cures dyspepsia, constipation; invigorates the
whole system.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-27

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
i0c. 25c II c. C. G. fail, druggists refund money.
Didn't the quiet in the county become
monotonous to your"
"Quiet? We had to turn out about seven
times every night and chase COWS off the
porch"
One of natures remedies; cannot harm the
weakest constitution; never fails to cure summer
complaints of young or old. DR.. Fowler's Ex-
tract of Wild Strawberry.
A woman loves a man who is absurd for her
sake; but q man loathes the woman who
makes herself ridiculous to serve him.
For Over Fifty Years.
MRS. WINsLow SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over 6fty years by millions Of moth
ers for their children while teething, with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child, seftens
the gums, allays al! pain, cures wind collie and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.. 1t will re-
lieye the poor little sufferer Immediately
sold by Druggists in every part OF the world
Twenty five cents bottle. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and
take no other kind. 1y38
Business Man: Say, did you sweep the Office
Boston Office Boy-No, sir, the feat you sug-
gest borders upon the impossible. l swept
the dirt out, sir.
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 No-To-
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
"Your Uncle Toms Cabin seems like a
brand new playF"
"Of course, we've fixed it up so Eliza crosses
the ice on an automobile, chased by q lot oil
Boxers
DE SURE that your blood is rich
= and pure. The best blood purifier,
enricher and vitaizer is Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. Be sure to GET HOODS.
"Aren't you ashamed to be an object oil
charityq" ex claimed the pedestrian, II ain
no object of charity" replied Wandering
Mike, indignantly. Pm r great moral an
civilizin' influence. am promoter of phil
anthropy."
Beat for the Bowels.
No matter what ails you, headache to a can.
Ger, you will never get we'll until your bowels
are put right. CASCARETS help nature, cure
you without a grippe or pain, produce easy natu
raj movements, costs you just 10 cents to start
getting your health back. CASCARETS Candy
Cath aTtic, the genuine, put up in mental boxes
every tablet has c. c. C. stamped on it. Be.
ware Of limitations. 42S
According to Choquet there are five species
| In carries of the teeth, and experimentally
they produce decay in sleeps tooth. In den
| tistry all carious teeth should be filled.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-27
0nIY Blood Diseases cam be Transmit

further proof that Cancer is disease of the blood
To blood disease like this you must cure the
Cancer effectual1y and permanently but S. S. S.
S. S. enters the circulation searches out and reno
ordinary blood medicine do this. S. s. S. goes
allowing the sore to heal naturally and permanently
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-27

piano keys.
Goshen, Ill,
Genesee Pure Food Co., LIE Roy, n. ":
Dear Sirs:-Some days since package Of
your GRAINO preparation was left at my
Office. took II home and gave 1t q trial, and
/ have to say / was very much pleased with 1t,
as a substi tute for coffee. We have always
used the best Java and Mocha in our family,
but am free to say I like the GRAIN-O as
well as the best coffee ever drank,
Respectfully yours, A. c. JACKSON, NJ. ID.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-27
How Are Your Kidneys .

Ammonia will often restore color' that have
been removed by acid.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-27
Chronic DiarrhOea cured.

This is TO certify that | have had
chronic diarrhoea ever since the war.
got so weak could hardly walk or do
anything. One bottle of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
cured me sound and well.
j. K. GIBBS, Fincastle, Va.
had chronic diarrhoea for twelve
years. Three bottles of Chamberlaiu's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
cured me.
S. L. SHAVER, Fincastle, Va.
Both Mr.. Gibbs and Mr.. Shaver are
prominent farmers and reside near Fir
castle, Va. They procured the remedy
from Mr.. w. E. Casper, druggist Of
that place, who is well acquainted with
them and will vouch r the truth of
their statements. For sale by Horatio
w. Cushing, Skowhegan, and Sullivan
Newton, Jackman
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-27
Educate Your Bowels with c

us Digby Diggs a good business man?'
NAV; he has failed three times, and neve
lost dollar for any body but himself"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-27

A SOFT cloth dipped in alcohol will clean
piano KEYS.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-09-27

DR. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills. @
pie free. Add. Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or N
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-08
THE BEST ONLY.

With the return OF spring comes the
the State. and Norfolk this year must
have her share in 1t. In our city many
municipal offices are to be fllled-ofccs
that are public trusts and are sacred
because they arc given into the hands
of tkeir servants by q confidinE people
The Nirsinian- Pilots views upon NUM-
cipa! and all other elections are too well
known for discussion here. We are for
the party first. last and all the
best men in the party. There is
no need TO so outside OF tho
party for men for these Offices
here. There are Democrats here
tried men and true-who are
competent TO discharge the du-
ties Of any Office within the gift of the
people. They are the men to whom
office should be entrusted. Let us have
the best, and having fixed upon them
let us see that they are chosen. The
time is now ripe for n change in the
management of Norfolk's municipal
affairs. The time has been a long time
in coming, but 1t has now arrived, and
there is but one thing to be done. AS
said before, by n ruling of the chairman
of the State Democratic Executive
Committee. those who were not with
the Democratic party in 1896 cannot
now be wanted as officers or leaders of
1t. In Norfolk this ruling means a great
deal. 1t means the debarment of many
men who went astray after false gods
In lS96-men who, under the guise of
Democrats, obtained office from Demo-
cratic voters. They are now shown UP
| in their true colors. Such men, not be-
| ing eligible according TO the Chairman
of the State Committee, to seats in the
State Convention, should not. therefore.
have part in the primaries held to Sc
lect delegates to that convention. That
Is very plain, and those who run NAV
read it. without difficulty. Having aid
cd Mckinley TO be elected President in
1896, by splitting off from the mother
party, they must still be considered ms
out OF the fold. We want to see this
Democratic city government governed
by Democrats. and the best Democrats
ut that Given that as n foundation
stcnc. structure may easily be rear.
cd. Why not make 1t the fairest struc-
ture ever yet erected in Norfolk?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-08

signs of activity and progression they
have seen on every side and without
adding that they look forward to the
day when Norfolk Will be next to New
York. the largest shipping and traffic
centre on the Atlantic coast. And why
should this not be true? Those who
have observed the markets have seen
our city spring, day by day, more and
more into Importance as terminal
point. They have seen the gradual
withdrawal from New York, Philadel-
phia, Baltimore and other cities on the
coast, of business they had enjoyed for
years. They have seen the railroads
almost without asking bring this traffic
here and pile 1T on our wharves for
shipment into all points of the world.
They know that this is not done with
out risk. and that great gain must be
the object. Already Norfolk has be-
come the cause of alarm to New York,
Philadelphia and Baltimore, and even
now the promoters of recent railway
combinations urged on by the interests
of the cities that are suffering are said
to be considering whether they shall
abandon some of their plans for en-
larging their facilities here There is,
however, little fear of that. If Nor
folk can show that by the use of her
port. money can be saved. Norfolk will
be the point they will use. Then, too,
it must be remembered that this is the
nearest place on the coast to Chicago,
and that the great lines from the West
to this city are the most direct of all
in this country. Another consideration
is that of coal. There is only one field
in the world from which the celebrated
Pocahontas coal can come. There is
only one road reaching this field. That
road has its terminals here, and here
come the vessels of all nations for fuel.
Fuel is growing scarcer abroad. 1t is
more plentiful here. Result, the good
of Norfolk. These are only a few of
the thoughts suggested by the constant
remark OF those who visit our city.
There are many more. Manufactures.
industries of oil kinds, health, wealth
and energy. Surely Norfolk is blessed
beyond her neighhors To her belongs
IL glorious future. 1t takes but glance
a our horoscope to see that.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-08
king COTTON, ONCE MORE.

Once more the glad news resounds
through the South that cotton Is
| King" Once more the planter is get
ting his share OF the profits with the
manufacturer and consumer. and more
there promises reign OF prosperity in
the South.
For the time being, at least, the
planter can smile upon the proper side
Of his face. and it is all because cot
ton is selling at n price that brings
profit to the man who follows the pillow.
Say what one will In criticism of the
chronic dissatisfaction of the farmer;
of his constant grumbling and ever
anxious desire for some kind of help.
1t matters not from where 1t comes. but
no people could live happily with cot
ton selling at cents pound
country and a city is in a bad way
when it's chief industry or business is
conducted on a losing basis. How could
the farming element Of the South show
signs of progress and Improvement
when It's staple crop brought the pro-
Queer in debt? The general activity
throughout the country has had some
cotton as we'll as the speculative move
ment and a short crop. The improve
ment is being felt last in the products
Of the farm.
There is nothing of recent occurrence
that brings more general joy and graf
ification than improved conditions in
the consuming ranks. Farmers are
generally consumers, and their earn
ings go to help out every kind of man.
ufactory from the silk loom to the iron
foundry. Their purchases are govern
ed by their income, or, more particular
~. by their profits.
For many years farmers have had no
profits. They have, in many instances
and sections, actually gone into debt
for the necessities of life, in which there
is little profit for the merchant. 1t is
the liberal hand of the successful
planter. or manufacturer, that carries
profit to the merchant. Success in the
agricultural world is a sure and perfect
reflection of success i'll every other line.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-08
TW ELVE PAGES
THURSDAY. MARCH s. 1900.
IRREGULAR REGISTRATION.

There is n rumor current in the city
to the effect that some OF the Regis
trars are placing the names of persons
upon the registra ton books without
first requiring the voter to appear be-
fore them and make aflidavit as pre-
scribed by law This is q serious
charge and should not be allowed to go
und.sputed. Irregular Registration, il
IT exists. Is rs much crime rs stuflnG
the ballot boxes CT any or the other
election frauds which have been prac-
tced from time TO time. inasmuch as
st permits the voting of people who
have no right to the exercise Of the
franchise and who, perhaps, never cX-
listed. a skillful manipulation by dis
honest politicians of the names on the
registration books, placed there ire
quarry. may result in defeating an
honest judge of election in his effort
to give to the people Il fair count. 1t
IS the latest and most improved method
Of defraudlng and defeating the will
of the people.
The VirEinian-P Pilot, as a. Democratic
journal, with the interests of the party
at heart. calls upon the Registrars in
this city to come forward and explain
their position in the matter, and offers
the free use of its columns for the pur-
pose of giving information on the sub
ject, even to the extent of publishing
the names and residences of all voters
registered during the past two months.
If Registrars are free from wrong in
On 3,
to establish the fact and have done
with these false reports. If, on the
other hand. there are good and suni-
cient grounds for the rumors current,
n thorough investigation should be
made and the peoples rights protected,
though some unfalthful servant is
sacrificed.
The Democratic party being in con-
frol OF the election machinery, Is held
responsible for all Irregularities, and
the Virginian-P Pilot. approaching this
tact. calls upon the Party to clear its
escutcheon of this charge, as n rencc-
Lion upon servants of the party IS q
reflection upon the party. If there be
any wrong let it come out. If you arc
free from wrong In this serious accusa-
lion. let 1t be known. A man does him.
self an Injustice to remain under @
Serious charge. though he be innocent.
This paper is the servant of the PEG.
pie and the Democratic party. Il
works for them both. in and out OF
Beason. 1t is working for the part,
now in Its efforts to clear the party.
escutcheon OF this charge. Let tht
Hight be thrown on. Let the Who'll,
ching come out. That is ali we hay,
10 do with the matter.
The virginian Pilot cndeavors to sup
port Democratic doctrines for the pco
pie and honest methods. If the rumor
are false we want to establish the fact
II the servants OF the party are n
fault this paper promises to lead i,
exposing them. The people can ask fo
no more than that.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-08

Senator Depew is not n happy man,
Notwithstanding the fact that his
speeches are trimming full OF wit and
huinor. and his jokes are the richest
and most appropo. The worriment
that is telling on him is caused by his
inability to provide offices for all of the
hungry horde that seek his kindly aid;
follow him from place TO place, and dog
his steps; pouring into his unwilling
ears their tales of woe. This is one OF
the duties that the doctor seems 10
think he did not bargain for when he
accepted the position of Senator from
the State of New York
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-08
AS OTHERS SEE US.

There is perhaps no other city in the
South, and certainly not in this State,
through which pass in the short space
OF a year so many visitors as are seen
In Norfolk in that time. This is due
not alone to the unsurpassed Watering
places that we have at our doors, nor
alone to the fact that from here branch
into all quarters of the globe passen-
Ecr-carrying lines of transportation.
but much to the business interests that
are centered here and the attraction
they form for the outside world. or
enc many visitors who come here few
10 away without remarking upon the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-08
Warm Words
of Commentator
from a weII-knoWn
Methodist minister.

HAVE KNOWN DIR. TTREY
ABOUT Q YEARS, while living in Roam
oke City. he having practiccd in my fam
lily during that time with skill and sue
cess. Though young man then HE.
ENJOYED TIE REPUTATION OF a
SKlLLFUL, PAINSTAKING AND COM
PETENT PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Since ! came to Norfolk DIR. FIREY
HAS TREATED ME FOR CATARRH
OF NOSE. THROAT AND BRONCHIAL.
TUBES. THE TREATMENT RESULT
ING. l BELIEVE. IN y PERMANENT
CURE. l regard DR.. FREY as worthy in
every way of the confidence and patron
age of the people OF Norfolk.
REV. a. II. WAY-e-
No. 8 Byrd Place. Norfolk
Rev. Mr.. Way gave me the above tcs-
timonial OVER A YEAR AGO AL
though the past winter has been un-
usually trying to persons suffering from
any disease of nose. throat or lungs he
states that HE HAS HAD NO RETURN
WHATEVER OF CATARRHAL SYMP-
TOMS. HE'S CURED TO STAY
CURED.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-08

Upon the two Auditors and the State
Treasurer devolves the grave RESPONSE
bility of appointing the Commissioners
OF Valuation under the law just enact
ed. AS bad as it is. yet Its operation
can be made still more odious. IL en-
trusted to improper officials. With the
Richmond Dispatch we say: For
Heavens sake let 1t be administered by
calm and conservative men who will
seek rather to do even-handed justice
than to enrich themselves"