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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04

Many people of Maine who are plan
ming to visit the Pan-American expOsi-
ton at Buffalo were much disappointed
at the failure of the Legislature to ap-
propriate $1,000 for its share in the New
England building and the expenses Of
the commissioners to look after 1t. This
action was one to conform with the
wishes of the people who desired to cut
all appropriations not necessary. The
failure to obtain this appropriation does
not finish the matter. At the State
Board of Trade meeting at Portland, last
week, this subject was brought up and
the speakers representing many sections
OF the State were heartily in favor of
taking hold and see the spine Tree"
State represented as well as the other
New England States. A letter from
Governor Hill was read stating that he
would subscribe $500, personally, IL the
balance of the necessary "a 900 could be
raised. About half of the required
amount was assured at the meeting.
The cause is one of the worthiest and the
example already set by Governor Hill
VIII no doubt be taken up by labor
Organizations and public spirited men
and made success.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04
SkOwhegan's Need.

In recent issue OF the Boston Sun
day Globe, the Skowhegau correspond
ent had the following. which will be of
interest to local theatre goers:
"For the past five years there has been
a rapidly growing idea that Skowhegan
should have an opera house. Coburn
hall, which through courtesy and sense
OF humor on the part of the local manag.
er, masquerades under the name of
"opera house." has outgrown Its useful
uess as place In which to witness
theatrlcals. Ii was all right when it
was built, 30 years ago, but times since
then have changed.
The theatre.g going people of this town
are beginning to realize that II they wish
to see first-class attractions they must
go out of town.
Then, again, owing to the lack of hight
on the stage few travelling companies
can put up their scenery, and patrons
who pay rs cents or 81 to see scenic
production naturally Obi CT to hearing
the oft-repeated speech of the travelling
manager: "We have with us the
scenery we advertised, but owing to the
lack OF stage room of your hall we are
compelled TO leave at the depot"
Not for years has there been such a
dearth of theatrical performances ip
this town as the past winter. And the
cause of this is In the reasons stated
above. The local manager does not
dare guarantee a first class company a
certain amount of money In the house,
for the reason that the people will not
attend the performance under existing
conditions.
AS soon as the frost is out of the
ground two well known and wealthy
business men will erect blocks here, and
rumor has 1t that with little encourage
ment one OF them would put In n modern,
well-equipped opera house. There is no
reason why Skowhegan should not be a
good show town. 1t used to be, 10 years
ago, the best in Maine outside of Port.
land, Bangor and Lewiston. 1t has a
population of 5000, everybody is work
ing, and with suitable playhouse the
people would turn out and support we'll
managed theatrical performances.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04

The Governor and Council, Tuesday,
held their first session since the adjourn
ment of Legislature. A vast amount OF
routine business was transacted. The
long unpaid Cameron claim for money
spent In binding the reports of the Board
of Agriculture way back in the days of
the countout twenty years ago, and
since that time has been tossed from one
Legislature to another, was taken up
and passed. An order was also passed
appropriating enough to wipe out the
outstanding bills against the States
prison. Warrants were drawn to cover
the expenses of the Investigations con-
Quoted by the Legislature, on the cases
of the Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary at
Portland and the Board of Agriculture.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04
Somerset Grange. No. 1S.

The regular meeting Of Somerset
Grange, No. IS, was held at Nerridge-
wock, March %. Although the travel
ing was all the way from the ground to
ten feet above, about sixty met and in
strueted class in the third and fourth
degrees of our order, after which they
partook of the usual harvest feast.
The special committee made their re-
port on hail matters. and the grange
voted to authorize the committee to ex.
pend certain sum for plans and specifi-
cations for the hall reported upon.
Officers not present master, overseer,
steward, chaplain, lecturer, secretary.
After remarks by the members song
by Sisters Campbell and Burgess, grange
closed In form.
The finance committee Of Somerset
Grange, held their first meeting of the
year, March 30, at A. o. Frederic's, and
have favorable report TO make. 5.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04
Obituary.

Mrs. Abbie o. Moore died in North
New Portland on the 18th of March.
aged So years, months and 10 days
Her husband, George Moore, died in
North Arson, one year ago last August.
They had made their home in North
Arson for twenty years. Since the
death of her husband she has found a
home with her son and his family,
where she died. The deceased leaves
besides her son with whom she has
made her home, daughter, Mrs Fostie
Knowles, who also lives in North New
Portland. Besides her two children she
leaves grandchildren Mrs. Moore's
home was always one of kind hospital
ity. few hours before she passed out
of the flesh she requested that the
Scriptures be read to her and rejoiced
in the assurance there given that we
shall see God. Thus has gone before a
good neighbor and faithful wife and
mother.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04

Kansas Republicans, after wasting
nearly the whole session of the legisla.
ture In fruitless wrangling, at the very
close of the session, last week, elected
two U. S. Senators. Governor Charles
Il. Dietrich and Joseph Il. Willard were
the men who succeeded in landing the
prizes and they are reported to be men
worthy of the places. The deadlock
came about by enough Republican mem.
bers declining to 60 into the party
caucus, to defeat the election when it
came In the convention of the two
branches, and the breaking of this dead
lock came about by the withdrawal of
leading candidates and compromise on
men not in the thick Of the fight. The
sensible way is for party men to use
honorable and fair methods and then
stand by party nominations. Maine
Republicans believe in this theory and
follow 1t very closely.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04

There was-great CONSERVATION among
the saloon keekers Of Portland, Tuesday,
when word was received that Sheriff
Pearson had an extra force Of deputies
at work and was gathering in everything
in sight. For some two weeks, owing
to the failure of the Legislature to pass
the act prohibiting the sale of lithia and
uno beer, or what Was generally known
as the "buttermilk" bill, the liquor
dealers have been having things their
own way and putting out many wet
goods. Much complaint was heard
against the sale of the "hop beer, nom
intoxicating and Tuesday noon the
liquor sellers went to work with 40
warrants to serve. They had teams and
kept them going during the afternoon
and evening" gathering in everything in
their line. Little was found in the way
of hard liquors. The sheriff believes
that this liquor is Intoxicating and will
make desperate effort to stop its sale.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04

Russia does not seem to make much
progress In its secret treaty with China.
England, Germany and France have
presented identical notes to both Russia
and China, warning them against sign
ing the Manchurian agreement, China
has refused and japan is ready to fight
IL the agreement is forced by Russia.
The influence OF the United States has
been used to prevent the signing Of the
treaty. 1t would appear that Russia will
be obliged to take back tracks in her
project to absorb Manchuris If the OPP
position Of all the powers counts for
anything with her.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04
A Refutation.

'"They are accusing you Of trying to
take money out of the public treasury
and give 1t away"
Now, isn't that nonsense" exclaim-
ed the cold blooded politician. ANY
body who knows me knows that If
could get money out of the public
treasury l wouldn't give 1t away. I'd
hang on to t."-Washington Star.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04
Executive Touring.

Early 10 May, President Mckinley will
leave Washington to begin the most ex-
tensive tour of the United States ever
made by President. His plan is to go
first to New Orleans, thence through
gulf coast cities westward to San Fran.
cisco, where he will take part in launch
ing the battleship Ohio. Then he will
visit Pacific coast cities in Oregon and
Washington, returning through Montana
making trip into the Yellowstone Park,
and going to Denver and other Rocky
Mountain cities. The final stage of the
journey may be by boat from Duluth to
Buffalo, where the Pan-American ex-
position will be the attraction. For
nearly two months the Executive head
of the government will be on the go. far
removed from Washington, yet in con-
slant touch with affairs at the national
capital.
1t is not an unusual event for chief
executives to make trips in various parts
of the country, but one of two months
duration is not so common as those of
shorter time.
1t Is recalled that President Washing
ton in the early days of the infant re-
public thought 1t advisable to acquaint
himself as far as possible with the differ
erent sections of the infant republic.
One of his trips took up nearly as much
time as the one President Mckinley Is
going to make, and yet 1t covered only
small part of New England. Washing
ton had to depend on horses and his pro-
gress was painfully slow.
Nothing more strikingly illustrates the
marvellous changes Of the intervening
century than comparison of the tours
Of President Washington and President
Mckinley. Washington could not keep
in touch with bis capitol and the capitols
Of the civilized world by the telegraphic
wire as can President Mckinley today.
The slow methods Of transportation were
matched by equally slow mail communi-
cation, and Washington was obliged to
cut loose from the executive offices at
the capitol while making his slow
journey over limited section of the
small country, now so magnificently ex-
tended.
One pleasing feature OF President Nc
Knley's tour is that it is made without
possibility of personal political advant-
age to him. The pleasure to him and
his cabinet and that afforded the people
Of the places he visits must be enhanced
by the consideration of this fact. He
will be royalty received, and it is his DUE
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04

out any and when day came along
with pleasant forenoon it was sure to
have dirty face and spit drops Of rain
by noon 30 they wouldn't dare To adver-
tise it for that night. Il has almost
been decided to wait until the roads are
settled now.
j. L Ham, Jr., has purchased four
and half horse power gasoline engine
for the purpose Of saving wood.
There was rather a small attendance
at the whist party IN the Odd Fellows
dining hall, last Wednesday evening.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04
Aguinaldo is now fulI-fledged Amer.

Aguinaldo is now full-hedged Amer
lean citizen. News from Gen. Mac.
Arthur to the war department conveys
the information that he had taken the
oath of allegiance to the United States
under the terms of amnesty. This ac-
ton does not give him liberty. Gen.
Macarthur will keep the ex-leader
under his eye and avail himself of the
good offices of Agunaldo in putting an
end to the instruction.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04

Gen. Funston is but 30 years old and
has ~ years of military life before him
prior to the retirement age. He stands
a good chance OF being the ranking
general and commander of the u. s.
forces before he reaches the age Of 81
years. Some of the regular army
Colonies, naturally, do not relish his adj
vancement, but there was popular de-
mand for it. People generally are salts
fed with it,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04
successfuI Women Inventors.

There were 57I women patentees of
the $4,000 applicants at the patent of
fees during the last year, and the in
ventions of these women proved most
successful. The main reason for this
success is that tie women inventors
have called In the aid Of practical
man whose business it is to make the
invention go. They were wise enough
to realize that they had not the COM
mercial capacity or opportunity to ppll
Off the thing unaided.
Most Of the inventions were for the
improvement of those small niceties
that add to the luxury or comfort of
life. The great question of dress
prompted 149 inventions. and there
were 40 patents for cycling improve
ments.-London Express.
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04
NorridgeHock.

G. w. Emerson OF So. Nonidgewock
is making c. {. Wasson's ash into shovel
blocks. He has the art of making them
well and works out some eighteen dozen
day.
Mrs. Thomas Moore of NJ Arson is
visiting her daughter Mrs. Elmer Clark.
Some Of Chas. Merry's children are
sick with the measles
Mrs. Chas. Colby is i'll with tonsilitis,
Alice Longley is working for her.
Warren Blackwell is hauling logs to
Madison.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04

Inc disposition to be made of Aguin-
aiao, is another of the many unique
problems that have been presented
ior solution to President McKinley's
administration. Innumerable sugges-
lions have been made by newspapers and
individuals and stacks of advice given,
out' Judging from the past in. all kinds
Oh emergencies, we may be assured that
ABOUT the correct disposition will be
made Of the captured Filipino chief.
vi one thing We are reasonably sure, he
VIII not be made a martyr Of. He is
not good timber for such purpose.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04

Excitement prevails in Damariscotta,
over the finding of pot of money in An
old house which was undergoing re
pairs, Saturday. The house where the
discovery was made had been erected
about one hundred years. The finder
refuses to enlighten the public concern
ing his treasure.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04

President Mckinley has appointed
Gen. Funston brigadier in the regular
army and it is well deserved, not only
because of his intrepid conduct in the
capture of Aguinaldo but because Of his
gallant service early In the Filipino war.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04
SkOwhegan Markets.

Corrected Weekly by u. H.EBARTLETT.
PRICES PAID rRopUcERs.
OATs-40 cts
WooL-Unwashed ~ ets.
RETAIL MAKKKT.
FLorR--Spring wheat Patent, SIS to SIS. rs Winter
wheat pat S4-a " inter wheat choice, $500
to 81 80 extra. $50 10 IS.
CoRN-sl 20 per bag; meal and cracked corn
Sll0 per bag.
c. :, MEAL-Sl As per bag.
FEEp-MiddlinEs, 81. % TO % per cwt Chicago
gluten / - sack
BBAN and MIXED FEED, Sl.l0 TO sl.l5.
Corrected Weekly by A. H. LANG.
PRICES PAID PRODUCERS.
BEEF-OX beef, 6lo to :, cts.
HIpEs AND SK1Ns-hides, cts lamb skins IS
TO IS cts
each calf skins, Is to S1.oO each.
forLTRY-Fowls, 10 = cts. per III; chickens
20 "A cts,
ROUND HoG-6 to 6l1 cts.
TALL0w-Ropgh ll2 G. per lh.
RETAIL MARKET.
SALT poRK-l2c III, by the hbl.. 2C0 lbs, Si1.50
10 $3.50.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04

Gen. Miles has reached the summit of
military fame in his appointment to be
Lieutenant General; the first instance
where other than a West Point graduate
has attained the eminence. Miles did
good service in the civil war and better
in Indian campaigns, but of late has not
had opportunity to display great general
ship.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04

81 now realize" said the pig as they
loaded him in the wagon bound for the
butcher's-'T now realize that overest-
ing tends to shorten life."-Indianapo
Lin Press
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04

Corrected Weekly by SIMPSON & SAVAGE.
PRICES PAID PRODUCERS
REANs-H and picked yellow eyes, s. 90 TO $3.50
pea beans. S2.2S
BrrTER-Elrst quahty, stamped, IL to 20 per ID
EGGs-l3 cts. per dot fresh,
PoTAToEs-45
RETAIL MARKET.
CHKEsE-l6 per 10.
BTTrER-2O 70 22cts. per ID
EoGs-l5 cts dUz fresh,
TEAs-40 to 60 cents per 10.
CoFFEE-l2la TO 35 cts per 70.
IARp-Damestic IL cts; Pure Pets.
MoLAssKs-Pure Ponce ~; Lnre Barbados
10: Maple, CSC per qt; Choice Cooking, 25c.
SuaAR-Granulated sugar, BEST quality. Is
mounds tor 81 90; prown Y pounds for 81 10
PoTAToEs-50c To SIC pn
OSIoNs-4c, per ID.
DRY FIsH-Cod, 4 TO ci@s o,,h ,,o,,ock
cts.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04

The April term of the Kennebec
county superior court and Sagadahoc
county supreme judicial court convened
at the shire towns, Augusta and Bath,
Tuesday. The grand jury of Kenpebec
county have many important cases for
consideration, among them being that
of Jacob d. MARI of Clinton charged
with the murder of his children. In
Sagadahoc county some interesting in
jucntion cases against owners and tenants
of buildings where liquor is alleged to
be sold, to restrain the sale in the build.
ings.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04

The Improvement 10 Cuba Is manifest
and ought to count to our credit. Under
the control of the United States, Havana,
which has not only been pesthole, but
the breeder of yellow fever for our At.
lantic ports, has become healthy city.
The death rate in Havana, last February,
was 10 80 per thousand, while In Feb
ruary, 1898, when under Spanish super
vision, the rate was 1922 per thousand.
II the United States should abandon
Cuba, Havana. under control of the ma
tives, would be likely to fall back to its
previous condition 10 very short time.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04
SOUTH NoRRIDGEWOCK.
SOCIETIES

LEBANON LoDog No. 1Is ?. & A. M.-Charles
Farrand, Master; c. A. Ward Sec; F. g.
Danforth, Treas. Regular meetings Saturday
on or before the fun of the moon.
CEDAR CHAPTER No. 60, o. J.. s.-Bianche I.
Ward, Worthy Matron; Maud A. Carr, Sec;
Lucy ). Hussey. Treas. Meetings third Friday
evening Of each month at Masonic Hall
QuISEEBAssETT LODGE No. 100 l. .. o. p
f. s. Miller, Treas. Meetings Monday even.
ings at TO.
SOMERSET LODGE No. III REBEKAH-N 3.
IsadOre b. Wing Sec, Nina ". Tuttle; Treas
Lillis {. Tobey. Meetings End and 4th Friday
evenings.
ECHO LODGE 103 KNIGHTS or PYTHIAs-Ray
Bgelow, c. c.; c. n. Staples, X. of H & S.; r T.
futile, Master of Exchequer. Tuesday evenings
at X. +. Hall
OLD POINT LODGE No. 314 l. 0. G. TN. c.
Holt, {. T.; W. +. Brown, Sec; Alfred Tuttle
Treas Regular meetings Thursday evenings in
Grange Hall.
SOMERSET GRANGE No. IS =. of H-John
e Pierce, Master Lizzie Holway. Sec. Annette
4. Burgess. Treas. Meetings Thursday even
ings on or before full of the moon and two wee Ks
after.
BATES POST No So G. A. R-steward Wing.
Commander; H. H. Cross, Adj. H. Z. Hale
Quartermaster Meetings frst tuesday even.
ings in Grange Hall.
TIE VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT socIETY-Mrs
J. w. Hathaway, Pres; Mrs. Fannie Hussey
sec: Mrs. Electa 7. Tobey Treas. Meetings
hioN anu Ahiih Ilddf dlltfDoDns OF the month
OosooLA ASSEMBLY, No. 81, Pythian Sisters
hood-Mrs. B. F. Burgess, {. c.. Mrs. +.
Burgess, X. of X. & s.: Mrs. G. s. Jewett Mis-
ire of Exchequer. Meetings every other
Monday evening at K. T. Hall.
CHURCHES.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURcH-ReY. J. A. Jones'
pastor. Sunday-Morning service. 1870. Sun
day school, II M: Y. p. S. {. E, 7PM N. Wednes-
day evenings-Prayer meeting followed by a
teachers meeting.
The CHRISTIAN ESDEAvoR Society Of the
Congregational church, w. Spaulding presi-
dent; A. Whitcomb, Jr., vice president; Hattie
A. longiey, Sec. and Treas. Meetings Sunday
eve in yestry
BAPTIsT CHURoH-Rev. b. F. Turner, pastor
Sunday-Morning service, 1890; Sunday school,
| IL M; prayer meeting, P. M.
THE CHRISTIAN ENDEAyoR Society of the
Baptist church,. A. Whiting, Pres; Mrs.
| Mary b. Whiting, Cor. Sec; Miss NJ. j. Haynes,
Treas. Meetings Wednesday evenings in vestry
| at 7.3O.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-04-04

ENTERED As SECOND GLASS MAIL MATTER.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-10-25

LosT-A gold neck chain with horseshoe
charm set with white stones. VIII the finder
kindly leave at the Register office?
c. L. HOOKER.
Our winter stock is now complete, and more
complete than ever before, and we invite
everybody to come and see 1t. Prices are
very lowest. BOND, PINE HALL.
FOR sALE-Land and storehouse near the
freight depot, belonging to the estate OF Han
nah S. Peck. Address Joseph A. Peck, Adj
ministrator, 1856 Fifth Ave-, New York. 53w4
For pension business, arrear OF pay, bounty,
etc, and general business through all de-
partments of government, address MELVIN
WILKINSON, Pension Attorney and Notary
Public, Bridport, Vt. stf
LOST "A gold paddock locket, marked
an. r." 1t fastens with a catch, and when
opened has lock OF brown hair in it. re.
ward of So to the finder, returning to F. Hub
bard, Middlebury, VT. 42w2
Firm of high standing would increase corps
of repre- sentatives calling on physicians.
Our eighty men now average $40 weekly. Ex-
elusive territory Steady employment. Box
Ga, Station o, New York City.
LOGS wANTED.-we are now ready to con.
tract for logs to be delivered at our mills dur
ing the coming winter. VIII buy Eastwood,
butternut, cherry, hemlock, pine and spruce
awe New Haven Mills Mfg. Co.
WANTED-Teams to draw lumber from Yer
genneS ana Addison, VI. GOOD wages. we
are in the market for the usual winters stock
Of Pine, Butternut, Eastwood, Oak, Birch and
Brown Ash Logs, for which we will pay cash
every Wednesday. For further particulars
ana prices address or call on Bristol Mfg. Co..
Bristol, VT. 43wl
FOR SALE-The Drake place, situated across
the creek ut Paper Mill bridge, consisting of
a two story brick house, good horse and hay
barns, ~ acres of land, and quantity of
fruit on place. Also 20 acres of meadow and
pasture land, near by, will be sold at the
same time, or separate If desired. For par
tlculars, inquire of
26tf JOHN A. JAMES, Middl ebury,Vt.