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The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10
Planting walnuts.

In the eastern part of Kansas and In
other sections where there Is plenty of
winter moisture walnuts should be
planted as soon as gathered In the
places where the trees are to grow.
A well prepared seed bed should be
provided. The rows may be laid out in
any convenient manner. The nuts
should be covered 1h to inches deep
and left undisturbed until the young
trees need cultivation next spring.
The bulls should not be taken from
walnuts TO be used for seed, for the
rotting bulls hold moisture well.
To prepare walnuts for planting In
drier regions select a spot in the gar
den or other mellow ground where II
can be frequently drenched with wa
ter. Place the walnuts in single lay
err in a bed. They may be placed close
ly side by side. but should nowhere be
two deep. Cover with ~ to 2 inches
of soil AS cold weather approaches
saturate the bed thoroughly with wa
ter and keep ii wet. Under these con
dltions Jack Frost attends to cracking
the nuts. and the warm weather of
next spring will sprout them. As soon
as the sprouts start take the nuts care
fully from the bed and plant them
where the trees are to stand. covering
about as deep as in the bed.-kansas
Farmer.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10

Five years ago we seeded an acre
about the 9th of May. The ground was
In good condition, and we sowed 30
pounds of seed without any other crop
to protect the plants. We cut the piece
three times the first year, getting a
large load at each cutting. The second
year we cut it four times. cutting about
six tons of hay
This year the dry weather did not af-
feet 1t In the least. We cut the piece
three times, while the timothy next to
the alfalfa did not cut half a crop. We
generally make the first cuttings into
hay and then use the other cuttings
for sollng. We have at present three
acres and expect to SOW two or more
acres the coming season. We find that
II does best on sandy or loamy soil,
says a New York farmer In Country
Gentleman.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10
Resolutions of Respect.

The following resolutions of respect
were adopted nv Wesserrunsett grange,
+. IF H., Jan. 3, 1901:
Whereas, The great and Supreme
Ruler of the universe has, in His infinite
wisdom, removed from among US one OF
our worthy fellow-lahorers, Philander {.
futile, a respected member of Wesser
runsett grange, No. 346, therefore be it
RPsolued, That the sudden removal of
such a life from our midst, leaves Va
cancy and shadow that will be deeply
realized by all the members and friends
of this organization.
Resolued, That cherishing his memory
we will strive to emulate his faithful
ness and fidelity.
Resolved, That with deep sympathy
for the bereayed relatives OF the deceas-
ed, we express our hope that even SO
great loss 10 us all may be over-ruled
for good by Him who doeth all thing.
well.
Rts0iued, That 10 his memory our
charter be drsped in mourning for u
period OF thirty days. That copy OF
these resolutions be spread upon oul
records, a copy forwarded to the be.
reaved family and one to the SOMERSET
REPORTER for publication.
G. II. BLACKWELL. ! Committee
MRS ELLEN GREENE. on
MRS. HELEN MORRILL,, Resolutions.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10
Literary Notes.

1.-THE Rhode Island Historical Society"
Is the subject Of the opening article In
the January number OF the New Eng
land Magazine, the article being written
by Mr.. Edward Fuller of the Providence
Journal. The little State Of Rhode Is
land has certainly had a great history ;
and the Rhode Island Historical Society,
which has devoted itself during these
many years to its study and celebration,
has had plenty of material to deal with.
1t has gradually collected very impor-
tant library, 1t has a great store OF his
torical relics, 1t has maintained historical
lectures, and 1t has issued important
publications.
An article In the January st. Nicholas
that will appeal to boys is "Jack Jo-
neits Ride" an incident in the RevOlu-
ton, when Tarleton's men, setting out
on horseback Tor Monticello, were fore
stalled by young innkeeper, who rode
ihirty miles in two hours, and warned
Thomas Jefferson of his danger. The
author of this account, r. T. w. Duke,
Jr., rightly holds that the deed deserves
to rank with the famous ride OF Paul
Revere. Another paper that teens with
adventure Is "The Diver" by Cleve-
land Moffett--the first of a series of
articles on Careers OF Danger and OAR
ing" Some OF the experiences of pro-
fessional divers are extremely thrilling,
and Mr.. Moffett writes of them in very
vivacious style.
Nothing in The Century's "Year OF
Romance" itself can exceed 10 interest
the intimate story Of the life in the be-
sieged legations 10 Peking, as told in the
January number. One of Mrs. Conger's
guests, Miss Cecile E. Payen, kept a
diary, and the selections from It., here
printed with illustrations, enable us to
realize very wildly the mental sufferngs
OF the legatiOners, from the dawn Of
apprehension In May, through the storm
aud stress and anxious waiting Of the
next three months. to the fervent "Joy,
Joy Saved at last!" OF August IA, when
1000 Sikhs marched into the British
compound, followed by English troopers
and 1900 Americans under Gen. Chsffse.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10
Resolutions.

Whereas, 1t has pleased our Heavenly
Father ia tits all wise Providence to re-
move from the cares OF this life our be-
loved brother 10 Tau Kappa Phi, Russell
B. Shepherd; and
Whereas, By the death of our distin
guished brother, we feel that the Chi
Chapter has suff red an irreparable loss,
and the Zrta Psi Fraternity, lost true
and LOYAL brother; therefore be it
ResolUed, That the badge of our
chapter be shrouded 10 mourning, and H
copy of these resolutions be sent to the
family of the deceased as token of our
sympathy for them in their bereave-
ment and be il further
RESOLVED, That copy of these resolu
tions be published in the Colby Echo, IN
The Watrrville Mail and in the SoMER.
SET REPORTER.
Angler OUIs GOODWIN,
LEW CLYDE HURCH
LEON GAMBETTA SAUNDERS,
For the Chapter.
Hall Of Chi of Zeta Psi,
aterville, Maine, Jan. 4, 1901.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10
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The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10
GRASS LAND.
Top Dressing with Nitrate of Soda
In Rhode Island.

In Rhode Island
1t was most strikingly shown In 1899
at the Rhode Island station that on
land sown with clover, redtOp and
timothy the relative amount of clover
soda, though the timothy and redtop
were wonderfully increased by Its use.
The chief reason for this seems to have
been that where no nitrate of soda was
applied there was not sufficient readily
assilnilable nitrogen to enable redtop
and timothy to make good growth.
but clover on account Of its ability TO
use atmospheric nitrogen succeeded
well.
This year In an experiment In top
dressing grass land with nitrate Of
soda the nitrate was applied April II
or very soon after the grass started to
grow. A summary OF results Is as
follows:
Notwithstanding the dry season and
the absence of a second crop over four
tons of field cured hay were obtained
per acre.
An application OF $50 pounds of nj
trate Of soda per acre used In connec-
ton with a given amount of potash
and phosphorlc acid raised the value
of the crop 1854 and cost but $3.50.
An application of $50 pounds of nj
trate of soda per acre under the same
conditions increased the value of the
crop $16.98 and cost but 5000.
1t seems probable that had only $50
to 400 pounds of nitrate of soda been
used per acre greater net profit
would have resulted than from the
employment OF 400 pounds.
Had the season been sufficiently
rainy to insure a maximum first crop
as well as second crop 1t IS possible
that the full application of 400 pounds
of nitrate of soda might have proved
more profitable than a smaller amount.
Where a large application of nitrate
of soda had been made annually for
several years the relative proportion of
timothy hay was decidedly increased.
This was probably due largely to the
removal OF the nitric acid by the
plants and the lessening of the soil
acldity by the soda which was thus left
behind.
In seasons when early droughts &C.
cur very marked advantage is gained
by applying the top dressing early, so
as to push the growth as rapidly as
possible while the water supply Is still
sufficient. This one point in the sea-
sons of 1899 and 1900 was the prime
essential to success with the hay crop.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10
Agricultural Rreyitien.

Rural New Yorker has great faith In
the future of compressed air for light
farm use. 1t says tanks can be charged
with air and used to turn motors which
will operate grindstones, saw wood or,
a turning wheel.
Elbow Grease and Luck.-"I'Ze al
ways had good luck wild potatoes dat
was well hoed." said an old negro.
Professor Jenkins experiment In
growing Sumatra tobacco under cover
In Connecticut Is of considerable inter-
est to the growers Of that state,
Garden schools" for the instruction
of children in practical agriculture are
an innovation already attempted, Pu-
eblo. Colo. having established one.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10
Maine Insane Hospital,
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ed by the trustees OF the Maine insane
Hospital:
Maine Insane Hospital,
Augusta, Jan. 2, 1901.
Mrs. r. b. Shepherd and Family:
The trustees of the Maine Insane Hos
pital at full board Meeting held ut
their Office at the hospital, passed the
following preamble and resolutions re-
garding the sickness and death of their
late associate, Gen. r. B. Shepherd OF
SkowhpRan:
Whereas, We have been cognizsnt OF
The recent illness of our ass ciate. Gen.
X. B. Shepherd OF Skowhegan, and have
with deep regret been informed of his
death: therefore resolved:
That 10 this dispensstion of Prov
dence the Maine Iosane Hospital has lost
most valuable tfficer. Gen. K. B.
Shepherd possessed qualities which fitted
him admirably for the position of trustee
OF public institution. He was q man
of strict integrity Of character, wise
judgment, and possessed pre-eminent
business qualifications; the result of
long financial and practical training.
He was endowed with a particularly
sympathetic nature and never failed to
devote az much time as possible, while
at the institution, to the immediate re-
quirements OF the patients. His asso-
ciates in Office will miss his wise council
and ennobling presence, and the resident
officers of the institution will be bereft
of true friend and the influences which
emanate and are impaired by person
of high moral and intellectual qualities.
He was loyal to his country In the hour
of danger and always served the best
interests of his State in many RESPONSE
BILE positions. The many improvements
in the hospital and on the farm for the
past II years, are largely due to his
efficient foresight and seiv vice.
RESOLVED, That these resolutions b.
spread upon the r. cords of the institu-
ton and that copy be forwarded to u e
bereaved family also voted unanimously
to attend the funeral of the deceased in
body at Skowhegan, on Friday fore
noon at II O'Clock.
FREDERICK Robe, President,
HAS .. PEARL, Secretary.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10
HarvestiDg sugar Beets.

BY the first part of October sugar
beets are ready to harvest, the first
planting generally few weeks earlier.
But as the beets increase in tonnage
mostly in September and the first part
of October the harvesting with full
force should not be started before the
middle of October. according to in
structions of one of the beet 81 Ear COM
two horse puller which loosens the
beets but leaves them il the ground.
After this the beets have to be pulled
by hand and topped with a corn knife
at the base of the bottom leaf and can
then be shipped to the factory or sliced
at the field and shipped later, after the
beet growers have finished their other
farm work.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10
Storing Apples In winter.

The Frnada experimental farms
made experiments to ascertain the best
methods Of storing apples In winter.
Specimens wrapped In paper kept bet
ter than those not wrapped, and there
least by evaporation. The ground floor
storeroom did not preserve them as
well as the cellar. A tight package
preserved the fruit best In storeroom,
but not In cellar Per contra. a venti-
lated package did better in cellar than
In storeroom
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10

ready sale for 1t on the New York
market. The fruit Is of medium size.
very uniform and smooth in outline, al
most round In shape, solid and very
firm, color clear bright scarlet. with
very deep flesh and remarkably small
seed space. There are now two foreign
varieties. Sutton's Best of All and
Frogmore Selected, that have made a
place for themselves on this side as
good forcers.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10

Chronic Nasal CatArrh poisons every
breath that 10 drawn into the lungs There is
procarsble from any druggist the remedy for
the cure OF this sroubl small quantity Of
Ely's Cream Balm placed into the postrils
spreads over an inhamed and angry surface,
relieving immediately the painful inhamma
ton, cleAnses, heals and cures. A cold In the
head vaniahes inmediatsly. Sold by drug.
Brothers. SO Warren Street, New York. AVA
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10

Sore and swollen joints, sharp, shoot
ing pains, torturing muscles, no rest, no
sleep. That means rheumatism. 1t is a
stubborn disease to fight but Chamber
lain's Pain Balm has conquered 1t thou
sands of times. It will do 80 whenever
the opportunity Is offered. Try It. One
application relieves the pain. For sale
by G. r. Fogg, Skowhegan; L. G. Will
liams, Athens; Sullivan Newton, jack
man.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10
Surplus Combs Rendered Into Wax.

To render surplus combs into wax
break them into small pieces and put
them into cheesecloth bag. Then put
the bag of combs into boiler half
filled with cold water and after boiling
a half hour remove from the stove and
sink the bag to the bottom with a
weight Cover up and let 1t cool off
slowly. when you will have all the wax
on top of the water and the refuse In
the bag. says Farm Journal.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10

Gardening illustrates an excellent
underglass tomato which Is rapidly
making place for itself In this country.
A prominent gardener says he likes it
better than any as free cropping, free
setting, medium sized variety and finds
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10
Prominent Chicago Woman
Speaks.

Prof. ROxa Tyler, of Chicago, Vice.
President Illinois Woman's Alliance, 10
speaking of Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy, says: ~ suffered with q severe
cold this winter which threatened to run
into pneumonia. tried different RENE
dies but l seemed to grow worse and the
medicine upset my stomach. A friend
advised me to try Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and l found 1t was pleasant to
take and it,relieved me at once. I am
now entirely recovered, saved doctors
bill, time and suffering, and will never
be without this splendid medicine again. !"
For sale by g. R. Fogg, Skowhegan; l..
G. Williams, Athens; Sullivan Newton,
Jackman.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10

AN*F1ag stations; at which trsins will stop
on signal or notice to Conductor.
sStops only to take leave Freight.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Norridgewock, for Mercer, and Smith
Geld and with Electric Cars to and from
Skowhegan. At Arson, for Sawyer's Mills,
(starks). At No. Arson, for North and West
New Portland, Dead River, Flagstaff and
Mayheld. Kingsbur, and Abbott.
W. M.AYBR SURF.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10

The merited reputation for curing
piles, acres and skin diseases acquired
by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, has led
to the making Of worthless counterfeits.
Be sure to get only DeWitt's Sslve.
Geo. e. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10
Legislative Kennebec journal.

Legislative Kennebec journal
Every intelligent person in Maine will
want to keep a close watch upon the
proceedings at Augusta, this winter.
Matters of great interest to all are sure
to have early attention at the hands Of
the legislators. La fact, this ession
gives promise of being the most impor
tant and interesting for years. The sub
ject of taxation alone, which il is pro-
posed to fully consider and revise, will
be intensely interesting to every tax
payer in the State. The Kennebec
Journal is the official State paper, and
consequently the only paper In Maine
which publishes the official stenogrsphic
reports Of the Legislative proceedings.
These reports are continuous and COM
plete. In addition to the stenographers
one In the Senate and two In the
House-the Journal will have full
corps of special reporters who will keep
a sharp watch on the committees ape
other matters Of interest connected with
the session. All the hearings and notices
are advertised in the Kennebec Journal,
hence II you keep careful watch In this
paper nothing can escape your notice.
The price Is exceedingly low. Daily,
81. 90 for the session weekly, 25 cents.
Remit by money order or check, or in
postage stamps If more convenient. Ad-
dress Kennebec Journal, Augusta, Maine.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10
NOTICE.
District OF Maine,
nOxAlAnA Ian La

District OF Maine,
Portland, Jan. LIST, 1901.
Pursuant to the rules OF the Circuit Court Of
notice 10 hereby given, that william b. Jordan
Of Bingham In said District, has applied for
admiseton ~ an attorney and counsellor Of
said Circuit Court.
8w1 A. 81. DAVIS,
CLERK q. S. Circuit Court, Maine District,
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10

Chollie: "she called me an idiot" Mollie:
"Ipdeedl didn't think she knew you well
enough for that"
Takes the burn out; heals the wound; cures
the pain, DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil, the house
hold remedy.
Unhappy Boy. "well, Tommy, did you get
what you wanted this Cbristmasf" NAV!
The only gimme what needed
When doctors fail try Burdock Blood Bitters.
Cures dyspepsia, constipation; invigorates the
whole system.
Husband: can't get the casters under the
bookcase to work at all, and I've oiled them
twice. Wife with conscious superiority:
But you didn't use castor oil.
INDIGESTION, resulting from
] weakness of the stomach, is relieved
by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great stom-
ach tonic and cure for DYSPEPSIA.
The Doctor Here I carried that patient
through desperate sickness, only to- His
Wife: Have him object to your feet "No;
drop dead when he saw the bill"
For Over Fifty Years.
MRS. wINsLow 8 SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over fifty years by millions OF moth
ers for their children while teething, with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child, ssftens
the gums, allays ell pain, cures wind collie and
is the best remedy for Disrrhoea. 1t will re-
lieve 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. 1v8S
Papa: "You saw that big boy whipping the
little one and YOU didn't interferef Suppose
you had been that little boyf" Bobble: ~
did think OF that an was going to part 'em,
but then happened to think, s'pose was the
big big boyf So let 'em alone"
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10
Resolutions of Respect.

Adopted by Somerset Lodge, No. 81,
A. o. U. W., East Madison, Me-, Dec.
%. 1900.
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Supreme
ruler of the universe to remove by death
from our fraternal rank, Bro. Fred W.
Spaulding, be 1t therefore
RESOLVED, That In the death of Bro.
Spaulding the lodge loses true and
worthy member, the community a kind
and obliging neighbor, and the family q
kind husband and loving father.
RESOLVED, That we extend our frater.
nal and heartfelt sympathy to the family
Of our deceased brother Ia this their sad
bereavement
Resolued, That we enter these resolu.
lions upon our records and COPY be
sent to the SOMERSET REPORTER for
publication. also u copy furnished the
family of the deceased.
Fraternally in C. II. and p,
G. d. HoLBROOK,
g. ID. YOUNG,
G. III. BLACKWELL.
Committee on resolutions.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10
Second Nat. Bank Of Skowhegan,

The stockholders Of the Second National
Bank Of Skowhegan are hereby notified that
their annual meeting for the election Of direc-
tors and for the Transaction Of any other legal
business that may come before them. will be
held ct the rooms Of said bank on the 9Th day
OF January next st O'Clock p. m.
40 JANIS FELLOWS, Cashier,
wskowhegan, Me-, Dec. 8, 1900.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature ss.ss sss Of Z1HzZzZw

David City. Neb., April 1, 1900.
Genesee Pure Food Co., Lie Roy, N. Y:
Gentlemen:-I must say in regard to
GRAIN o that there ia nothing better or
healthier. We have used IL for years. Ny
brother was = great coffee drinkeT. He was
take sick and the doctor said coffee was the
cause of II, and told rs to use GRAIN o. We
got psckAge but did not like 1t at 6rst. but
now would not be without 1t. My brother has
been we'll ever since we started to use 1t
Yours truly, LILLE 6ocHoR.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10
@EI|G [!3RIk983
Of Trains In EfYecr
Oct. 9th, 1900

Arrangements OF trains IN Effect
Oct. 9th, 1900.
Trains leave Skowhegan as fol ows $40 A. NJ.
for all points " est also to Bangor, Vancebo
St. Stephen, Houlton, Woodstock, St John
and Halliday 1 .s5 P, M. for Waterville Oakland,
Bingham, Lewiston. Augusta, Gardiner and
Brunswick. Portland and Boston, Dexter,
Dover and Foxcroft, Greenville Bangor, Old
Town, Patten and Houlton via & A. R. R. 81
Mattawam keag; -2.40P. N (mixt d) for Water
vile enabling passengers t. ntct for OAK
land aud to take night Pullman for Portland
and Boston. =
ARRIVALS:-7.15 A. M. mixed from Water
Vile, daily except Mon days:-10.30 A. L
Passenger from Portland, Oakland, Waterville
Augusta and Bangor;-4.55 P. M. from all
points.
GEO. r. EVANS, Vice Pres, and Gen. Mgr
F. E. BOOTHBY, General Pas'r. Agent.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10

IL troubled with weak digestion,
belching, sour stomach, or II you feel
dull after eating. try Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price, %
cents. Samples free at the drug store
OF G. r. Fogg, Skowhegau; L. G. VII.
liams, Athens; Sullivan Newton, Jack
man.
Rise in Life. Casey; "since the Hooli.
hans got rich, l sh'pose they're t.rowing on
all kinds av shtoile." Murphy: ~ shd say
sol They've changed tn goats name t.
Nannette, b'gobi"
An enterprising st. Louis tobacconist ad
vertishes; imported cigars OF my own
manufacture"
Scratch, scratch, scratch; unable to attend to
business during the day or sleep during the
night. Itching piles-horrible plague. Doan's
Ointment cures. Never fails. At any drug
store.
The Indignant Citizen. Don't drag my
name into print in connection with this alb.
surd AFFAIR" cried the indignant citizen; "but
II you do be sure to spell out my middle name
in full"
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10

Trains will run IS follows, connecting At OAK
land with Maine Central Railroad Trains to and
from Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Waterville
Augusta, Gardiner, Bath ,Skowhegan and Ban
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-10
Resolutions of Respect.

The following resolutions were adopt.
ed by the trustees of the Maine Insane
Hospital: