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The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25
SecOnd-Class Mail.

Postmaster General Smith is making
some efforts to reduce the volume of
second-class mail matter. He recently
signed orders amending three postal
regulations affecting second.class mail
matter. The first order excludes from
the second-class, publications which have
the characteristics of books. The second
excludes publications, the subscriptions
to which are not founded on their value
as news or literary journal, and which,
by the general use of the premiums or
other things in form of chances to win
prizes, ETC., to induce subscriptions, in
effect, circulate apparently normal rate.
The third provides that unsold copies of
second-class publications may not be re-
turned at the pound rate to the agents or
to the publishers. There is good reason
for this official making efforts in this
direction as the second-class mail pro-
vision of the postal law is terribly
abused, and the above regulations APP
pear to be reasonable.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25
Tremendous EXPORTS.

According to the Governments figures
the exports of the United States for the
current fiscal year will run up in excess
of billion and half of dollars, or a
little more than double what the total
exports of the United States were II
years ago. For the II months ending
with May, the exports of the United
States amounted to 1885, 0l3, 595, which
is over 800, 1000 in excess of the ex-
ports for the same II months of last
year The growth of this country's ex.
ports commerce is on scale so enormous
that it is no wonder the business men of
Europe are startled.
Ii the present rate of increase could be
maintained the United States would be
supplying the markets of the world in
another 20 years. But it is probable
that conditions will change in one way
or another in a decade, or even less, so
that the ease with which this country
now distances foreign competition will
be in one way or another abridged. Our
rivals will adopt American methods and
we will have to fight them with more
equal weapons than they have at present.
american Economist
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25
skowhegan Again Victorious.

Last Saturday afternoon goodly
sized audience OF base ball enthusiasts
saw the home team win good game
from "snappy" ball club from Lewis
ton, known rs the "Blue Labels whose
membership for the most part was com.
posed of Union cigar makers. The
makeup of the Skowhegan's was the
same as the Saturday previous with the
exception that Faron covered third base
and our new catcher, King, was behind
the bat, and the way the latter filled his
position demonstrated, most conclusive
ly, that In him we have one Of the best
catehers to be found in any amateur
club in Maine. "All balls looked alike
to him. and his throwing to the bases
was of the gilt edged variety. Parker
was in the box and again he pleased all
by his exceptionally fine work At the
beginning of the seventh inning, as we
apparently had the game we'll in hand.
our new pitcher, young Mcconnell was
given a trial, Parker going on third and
Faron to the bench. The bleachers fear
ed such change was to prove disastrous,
but after the three men up in this inning
had all struck out, confidence was re-
stored and the new man was voted 1.-THE
real thing" Other features of the game
was the playing of Chareton at short aud
Jones at second.
The fine work of Kelley, the young
lad who was in the box for Lewiston
was much complimented. He throws a
most deceptive ball and had a slow drop
that deceived the best of our heavy
hitters.
The visitors gave us as clean an exhi
biton Of the sport as has been seen on
our ball field, this season, and we shall
gladly welcome them for another game.
The summary:
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25
The Water Power at Fairfield.

1t is understood that litigation is
likely to be invoked at Fairfield for the
purpose of determining the amount of
water the Waterville & Fairfield Rail.
way, Light 81 Power Company and the
Somerset 81 Kennebec Fibre Co. have the
right to use. The story is long one.
The W. & F. Company has been for
some years extending its operations.
The most recent movement was the buy
ing out of competitor at Watervile at
great expense. After doing this and
getting ready to make good trade with
the city for street lighting second com.
petitor comes into the field from Oakland
and secures the contract. And now
comes the trouble. Recently the Somer-
set & kennebec Fibre Co., with pulp
mills at Fairfield and at Benton Falls,
erected pulp mill and electric power
station on what is known as the Nye
water power privilege. The wheels of
this mill and station were started for
the first time during last week. 1t was
then found that the wheels, II in nun
Der, draw sufficient water to reduce to a
great extent, the power for the wheels of
the two stations of the w. & F. Co. and
seriously impair the service of the con-
pany. Naturally enough the Somerset
81 kennebec Co. believes it is drawing
only what water belongs to it and it is
just as natural that the W. Il f. Co.
should feel that there is more water
going down river than should pass their
gates. 1t is limited that the matter can
he adjusted only by resorting to the
courts. The question to be determined
will be the exact amount of water in
point of cubic inches each company can
rightfully draw from the river. Wells
book on Maine water powers gives the
aggregate power from the dam to this
place as 3,400 horse power The Somer-
set and kennebec Co. has a pulp mill
above the village on the island. The
first power station of the electric COM
pany comes next; then follows the new
plant of the 5. d X. Co. below which is
situated the latest plant or power station
of the electric company.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25
To Christen The Maine.

Gov. Hill has conferred upor Miss
Mary Preble Anderson of Portland the
honor of christening the new battleship
Maine. Miss Anderson is a daughter of
William II. Anderson of Portland, who
formerly served rs paymaster In our
navy, and granddaughter of the Hon.
Hugh j. Anderson, formerly governor
of Maine. Miss Anderson IL also niece
of Lieutenant Commander Edward f..
Preble, who was navigating officer of
the Kearsarge at the time of the naval
conflict with the Alabama, and a great
granddaughter Of Commodore Edward
Preble, formerly a distinguished officer
in the American navy. Four other
young ladies were recommended, all of
them of distinguished lineage. They
were Admiral Bradford's daughter, Capt.
Sigsbee's daughter, Gen Hyde's daugh.
ter and the granddaughter of Senator
Frye, Miss Caroline Frye Briggs of
Auburn.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25
Death of Oscar Holway.

Not as a surprise, but as a most IN
welcome piece Of intelligence comes tie
announcement Of the death Of Oscar
Holway, which occurred at his home In
this city, at 9 O'Clock, Thursday after.
noon.
Mr.. Holway was born in the town Of
Fairfield, on the 23d day Of June, 1884.
OF that rugged New England parentage
such as has so marvellously contributed
to the upbuilding Of our people: and
when he came to Augusta, mere lad
he brought with him, as q part of his
very birthright the foundation Qualities
upon which has been bulded life of
strong endeavor and rare worth.
He came to this city in the year ls5G.
entering the store of John Fuller. father
of James <. Fuller. He rapidly rose In
the estimation OF his employer and Of
the people of this city and In the follow
ing year Mr.. Fuller made him a partner
In his business. He WAS successful from
the beginning, putting into his work
that restless energy and high ambition
which have been, to the day of his death,
most strongly marked features of his
He was successfully member OF the
firms of Holway 81 Stanley, Deering &
Holwav, Holway 81 Robinson, Oscar
Holway 81 Co. and finally president of
the Oscar Holway Co., whose chief place
OF business Is in Auburn, and as a mem
Der of these firms and president and
manager of this corporation, was for
many years held as one OF the strongest
and most sagacious business men of this
State.
His business sagacity was broadly
recognized and his council was sought in
many business enterprises. He was for
many years director in the First
National Bank of this city, and had been
its president since August, 1892, sue.
ceeding the late Daniel A. Cony. He
was also trustee of the Kennebec Saw
ings Bank, director in the Auburn
Trust Company, in the Kennebec Steam.
boat Company, in the Augusta Water
Co., the Maine Farmer Publishing Co.,
the Waverly Co. Wooden Mill at Pitts
field, OF the Dexter & Newport Railroad
Co., and president of the Old Town
Wooden Co. at Old Town.
He Is survived by a wife of rare de-
votion and two worthy sons, Melvin o.
Holway of Augusta and Charles O. of
Auburn, most keenly to mour his loss !;
but a multitude Of friends to bear them
sympathy and to pay his memory the
homage earned by life of business
probity and moral rectitude. Kennebec
Journal
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25
Cyclone at Limestone.

Further particulars have been received
from Limestone, in the northern part of
Aroostook county, of serious damage
done by cyclone in that place last week
The funnel-shaped cloud which swept
through the village uprootng trees,
tearing roofs from barns and houses,
dwelling growing crops, breaking thous-
anus of panes of glass and doing damage
on>every side, was of the real western
variety. The violent wind was accom-
paf~ed by immense hail stones which
severely damaged crops not destroyed
by the wind, and injured horses and cat
tie In open pastures. All telegraph and
telephone wires in the vicinity were pros.
trated.
The cloud first was seen rushing up
the river, just before four o'clock Tues
day afternoon, and when 1t had approach
ed. within short distance of Limestone
1t changed its course and made straight
for The town. All those who saw the
cloud approaching rushed to shelter, and
in less than minute with a rush and a
whirl the cyclone had passed, leaving
little more than wreckage in its wake.
Hardly window was left IL town, and
from one spot nine roofless barns could
be seen.
Following close upon the wind storm
came violent shower, and the roofless
barns and wndowless houses were
thoroughly soaked
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25
A Strange Case.

A peculiar case is on at Rockland.
Alonzo Day, one day last week, entered
complaint to the police authorities that
his wife had attempted to pour carbolic
acid down his throat, and later had
sashed his throat with razor while he
was asleep on sofa.
Mrs. Day said her husbands injuries
were self inflicted and she WAS not ar
rested.
When brought into court the follow
ing morning, Day pleaded guilty to in
toxication and said that the story he told
to the officers the day before was I'M
true. He explained that the cash in his
throat WAS self inflicted and that his
wife had nothing whatever to do with il.
saturday, however, he again appeared
at police headquarters aud repeated the
story as first told, and asked that the
woman be arrested. Finally warrant
was sworn out and the arrest was made,
Saturday morning. The woman was ar
raigned Immediately, pleaded not guilty
to the charge and the hearing WAS post
poned until Monday Bail was fixed at
$500. On Monday, Day failed to appear
and the case was continued until next
week.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25
Good VIII Assembly.

The ninth Good Will Assembly will
open this evening. A larger number of
boys from away are booked for all or a
part of the Assembly than in any pre-
ceeding summer and everything points
toward successful occasion.
A beautiful memorial window from
Tiffany, New York, arrived at Good
Will, Saturday, and was placed in the
Emily F, Ryerson building for girls. 1t
is without doubt the finest piece Of
workmanship of its kind in this vicinity
and sirgularly appropriate memorial
for beautiful character. The building
itself will he Dedicated with appropriate
exercises, Wednesday, July 81.
E The annual meeting of the Good VIII
Home Association WAS held in the Good
Will Assembly Auditorium at 1918 this
morning, July %. The annual meeting
of the Assembly Association meets in
afternoon, today.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25
Maine Cream Business.

The trade in Maine cream has become
a large business. La the absence Of
any statistics few people are aware of its
extent. While this trade is continuous
throughout the year, yet it is the largest
Of course during the heated midsummer
where so much is called for in the
making of ice cream. The Turner Cen
ter Dairy Association, whose creamery
is at Auburn, the first week of the pres
ent month, sold cream to the amount of
Sl2,0796l. The largest days sale was
on July I'd, 81, 800 ~. The largest part
Of their cream goes out of the State to
Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
There are also creameries located at
Portland, Bangor, Ellsworth, Belfast,
Dexter, Watervile, Augusta and Liver
more Falls, each doing large business
almost exclusively in cream, while most
of the butter factories throughout the
State also have large trade Ia connee-
ton with their buttermaking. Maine
cream has an excellent reputation for
purity and long keeping wherever intro
duced, all of which goes to show that
our dairymen are making choice
article and that the managers of the
business know how to handle it.-Maiae
Farmer.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25
The Canal Treaty.

1t appears that Lord Pauncefote is
very much interested in favor of an ami
cable agreement between America and
England on the Nicaragua Canal treaty
and other matters at issue between the
two governments. He is, according to a
London correspondent of the New York
Tribune, taking the initiative as a peace.
maker and negotiator, and has exerted
his influence strongly while In England
to bring about satisfactory settlement
of the Canal and oil other outstanding
questions between the two countries.
There is ground for the hope that the
British Government, convinced that the
Americans will take up the Canal ques-
ton and settle it in their own way, is
prepared to escape an awkward position
by consenting to the re-opening of ne
gotiations on terms satisfactory to the
State department and the Senate. Lord
Pauncefote has been doing effective
missionary work in town and country
houses during the last few weeks, and
desires to close his diplomatic career in
America with the settlement of impend-
ing controversies between the United
States and England.
Indications are that England Is as
anxious as we are that the canal shall be
built, expecting that she will derive as
much If not more, commercial advantage
from 1t than we; and in order to hasten
its construction is ready to withdraw a
good many OF the conditions she has
been inclined to insist upon in the past.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25

SOME REASONS
Why SkOwhegan People Should FOL-
low This Valuable Advice.

Because the proof is in
Skowhegan.
You can thus investigate
the claims.
When investigated they
will prove satisfactory.
1t demonstrates that theory
gives way before facts.
Mr.. James Frost, OF the boot and shoe
firm of Merrill y Frost, say. Il had a
lame back number of times. but never
Sc severe as when l vent across the
street to SIMPSONS dru- store and got a
box of Doau's Kidney Pills I was in.
clined to think il WAS caused by the
kidneys As l had other symptoms Of
kidney complaint, hut it makes no dif-
ference if It was the kidneys on
the back, had the backache and had it
bad Doan'S Kidney Pills cured it,
For sale by ali dealers; price 80 cents
a box. Foster Miiburn Co. Buffalo, y
Y, sole agents for the Z. ).
Remember the uame-Doan's-and
take no substitute
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25

As he appeared 10 be very violent and
the hour btinz ate, he was taken TO the
lock % and paced IL a cell IN the
morning he gave his name AZ Allen
Johnson and sad lat he had no par.
tien.af place Of re- tsuce bat that his
home vas a fonuee ~, He sad that
he worked al day .day for Elmer
69odnch in falmyra, ~ and Mon
day morning, 2as paid III aad started To
walk 20 tins village. He lad not been
drinking and femeubers everything be
did I'LL after dinner when from that
time MD tbe nex. morning was blank.
Df. Porter exam9ea he man and pro.
nonnced II a CARE IF heat pros,rati5n
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25
Ordination at Madison.

The ordination II Mi.- Mabel E. An
drews 10 the ministry ia The Free Bap-
fist church occurred AZ the Congrega-
tionsl church, Madison. Wednesday.
July 18th. The council Of he state
Association met in the afternoon and
examined Miss Andrews publicly IT. mat
ters Of faith and doctrine.
In the evening occurred the ordination
services, which were in the following
92faet: Organ prelude; invocation ~
ReV. >. " ssely; hymn. choir; sermon,
KeV. ,. I #.ey. u. D.; anthem, choir.
presentatiol II zaadidate. Rev. l.. Hutch.
ms; prayer u e1nsecration. Rev. A.
w. Anthony ehafZ. % candidate. Rev.
l. Hutcbins; eonterneat Of certificate,
Rev. A. W. Anthony, Ind Of fellow
ship, Rev. S. c. Whitcoms address 70
church, Rev. J. B. Ranger lynn, choir
benediction, Rev. Mabel Andrews.
Miss Andrews ia a graduate Of Goth
Divinity school, Bates college. Her evi.
dent ability. earnestness and sweet Chris
tan spirit have already Won her a large
place 10 the affections Of the people Of
Madison
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25
1t pazzIes the World.

No Discovery in medicine has ever
created one quarter of the excitement
that has been caused by DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption It's sever
est tests have been on hopeless victims
of consumption, pneumonia, hemor-
rhage, pleurisy and bronchitis, thous-
ands of whom it has restored TO perfect
health. For coughs, colds, asthma, hay
fever, Group, hoarseness, and whooping
cough it is the quickest, surest cure in
the world 1t is sold
ATT Fl Wings Drug Store.
who guarantee satisfaction or refund
money Large bottles soc and 500.
Trial bottles free.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25
Troubles Of a Minister.

To benefit others Rev J T ". Yer
non, OF Hart~elI, Ga, writes: "For a
long time had running sore on my
leg. tried many remedies without
benefit, until | used a bottle Of Electric
Bitters and box of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, which cured me sound and
well Sores, eruptons, boils, eczema,
letter, salt rheum show impure blood.
Thousands have found in Electric
Bitters grand blood purifier that abso-
lutely cures these troubles. Satisfac-
ton is guaranteed or money refunded.
Large bottles only SOC
At T. n. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25
State Officers.

Gov. Hill has made the following nom.
nations:
Land agent and Forest Commissioner
Edgar Z. Wing. Orono.
Judge Gardiner Municipal Court
James NJ. Larrabee. Gardiner.
Members Board of Registration Of
Medicine-A. X. P. Meserve. Portland !:
W. II. Harris, Augusta.
State Assayer-William H. Oblier.
Portland.
Inland Fish and Game Wardens-D. l..
Cummings, Houlton; D. B. Sweet,
Weld; W E. Berry, Winthrop.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25
sixteenth Maine Regiment.

The members of the 10th Maine Regi-
mental Association, with their friends,
will hold the annual reunion az G. A. r.
hall, Pittsteld, Me, on Wednesday and
Thursday, August II and Is. The
business meetings will probably be as
usual, Wednesday afternoon and Thurs
day forenoon. On Wednesday evening
there will be a camp fire. Arrangements
have been made with the Maine Central.
Portland x Rumford Falls. Bangor L
Aroostook and Boston 4 Maine railroads
for reduced rates.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25

First NJ. d. see you occasionally
take patient out for a drive.
Second NJ. Dyes. think 1t does
them great deal of good.
First NJ. D.-But 1t isn't professional.
| never do it.
Second NJ. D.-I know you don't.
When any Of your patients so for a
ride. the undertaken accompanies them,
Chicago News.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25
Notice 10 Wheeln1en

There's positively no need TO endure
discomfort by reason OF chahng, sun.
burn, insect stings, sore and perspiring
feet or accidental bruises You forget
these troubles in using Bueklen's >alve
Infallible for pimples, blotehes, skin
ernptions and piles. . cents. Sold
At F. II. Wings Drug store.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25
Totals.............85 .
BLUE LABELS.

Struck out, Parker g. Kelly 8, Mcconnell s.
Earned runs, Skowhegans 4. Two base hits
Charlton, R. Kelly. Sacrifice hits, Sutton, Faron
Canway Q. Stolen bases. Jones 2, Charlton 2
Parker 2, Faron 2, Holland, 8 kernl. Bases on
balls, off Kelly 8, off Mcconnell l. Wild pitch,
Kelly Hit by pitched ball. Kelly 8, Parker /.
Passed ball, Kelly /, King /. Time Oh. Attend
ance $50. Umpire Elliott
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25

Portland Press "A consolidation of
the electric railroads in the region Of
Bangor is reported to be under way. 1t
will probably not be many years before
all the electric railroads in the State will
be consolidated into one system, and it
would not be surprising II that system
should be in turn consolidated with the
steam railroad system. Such results are
as natural In the railroad field as it is for
the smoke to fly upward.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25

County Commissioners:
ALoNzosSMlTH, Cornville, Post Office Revere.)
JONI METcALF. New Portland
MLToN L. MERRILL, St Alban
Terms of Courts.

Supreme Judicial:-The third Tuesday in March,
and september and fourth Tuesday in December Civil
and Criminal.
Probate:-The second Tuesday of each month";
County Commissioner The first Tuesday in
March and August and the second Tuesday in Deem
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25
Obituary.

Mr.. Everett l., Ssnderson passed away
July 18th, at the residence of his late
uncle Fremont j. Sanderson in Skowhe
gan after long and painful illness from
consumption which insiduous disease
has within the short space of six years,
laid mother, father and son, in the prime
of life, to rest in the grave, leaving of
the immediate family only two young
boys to feel their irreparable loss. Grand
parents and other relatives with a large
circle of friends with whom Everett was
a favorite deeply regret that he should
be thus early called away.
Funeral services were held Sunday the
Nth inst, at the school house at Moore's
Mills at p. m. Rev. Geo. Howard
officiating, assisted by select choir
The profusion of floral offerings testified
to the high regard in which he was held.
A wreath of beautiful water lilies de-
noting the eighteen summers of his life
graced the head of the casket, con
tributed by n schOomate, while tears
testified to the grief of his young friends
at parting with one of their number,
who will long be missed from their
circle. f. A. W.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk of Courts:
WILLIAM /. 9EEKNs'... .................S Ro@hegan
County Attorney:
GEORGE W. COVER, ................ skoWhegan
Judge of Probate:
EDWARD +. DANFoRTH.. .Skowhegan
Register OF Probate
NATHAN FOWLER, ......... .Skowhegan
Register OF Deeds:
LLEwElLYE GOODWIN, ................ .Skowhegan
Treasurer:
r. I. PATTEN,... .Skowhegan
Sheriff and Jaler
FRANK P PEHNELL,. =. 60. Skowhe an
DEPuTlEs:-C. Z. Duren. Fairfield F. L. Harding
Madison; s. w. Herrick, Harmony; c. b. Haskell
Pittshed F. S. Parsons. No Anson r. S
Williams, Hartland; Hiram NJ. Waugh, starks
Sha[es F. Ham, Bingham; F.. F. Caswell, New
Portland; Sidney T.: Baker Scion; Calvin H
tones, Athens; Chas. w Farrand, So. Norrdeewock
w. GuY Pennell, Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25

"Did Mrs. Highite's travelling gown ii
well?" Yes but 1t cost 80 much she had to
give up her trip and stay at home"
Women love a clear healthy complexion
Pure blood makes IT, Burdock Blood Bitters
makes pure blood.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-25

SOMERSET REPORTER,
A Weekly Republican Newspaper,
SKoWHEGAN, MAINE.