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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08

President Shaffer, by authority of the
executive board of the Amalgamated
Association of Iron Workers, has issued
the long expected call for general
strike of all the men at work for the
United States Steel Corporation, to take
effect on Saturday next, the 10th instant,
after that days work Is completed. Ii
this order is obeyed 1t will be the most
extensive strike ever in operation In this
country. 1t is expected to swell the
number Of idle men, belonging to the
association to 5000 and affect plants in
six or seven different States. There is a
possibility that some arrangement may
yet be reached to prevent the execution
OF this order but no probability. The
leaders of the controversy on both sides
can but realize the seriousness Of the
situation and ought to strain every point
TO reach settlement. The Steel Trust
has shown little disposition in that d.
rection.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08
SkOWhegan Grange.

The last regular meeting was held
Wednesday evening, July 81. The even
ing was pleasant and the meeting largely
attended. The intellectual exercises
were varied and interesting. The discus
sion of the question of trusts called out
spirited remarks from Ansel Holway
C. D. Miller, T. G. Lord, S. F. Emerson,
E. G. Varney, F. p. Pencil and Clara
B. Leavitt. Evidently the speakers feel
that the so called trusts are getting too
great hold in this country but what
methods can be adopted to check them
is not so clear.
The lecturer, Miss Leavitt, Tread a des-
cription of some of the most obnoxious
weeds and discussion followed by T.
G. Lord, A. f. Sanford, C. H. Gardner
and Clara B. Leavett. Mrs. Eta Rowell
read a selection and there were tableaux
representing "Prescilla at the Wheel"
"Good Morning and Good Night" with
a song and tableau. The choir rendered
fine selections and the Grange chorus
closed the program with choice music.
The Field day will be at S. Fl. Beals
Cornville, Wednesday, Aug. 18th.
SECRETARY.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08

Elsewhere may be found an invitation
extended to citizens and visitors to attend
an Old Home Week reception, to be
given by three societies of our town, the
Woman's Club, the Town Improvement
Society and Sorosis, in the Public Ii
brary, Tuesday evening next, the 18th
instant. We trust this invitation will be
accepted by many citizens and all the
visitors in town, particularly those who
are natives of our town or county and
who are unfortunate enough to be
obliged TO reside elsewhere. They may
be assured of a cordial welcome. We
are sure we voice the wishes Of the ladies
in charge when we make emphatic this
invitation to former residents of our
town or their descendants who may be
spending Old Home Week or any part OF
IT, here
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08

Cresceus, the champion of the trotting
turf, again lowered the worlds mile
record at Columbus, o., by stepping a
mile in 2 023, reducing by half second
the record of the week before at Cleve-
land,O. The first half was trotted in
599 seconds, the first time that distance
has been covered in less than a minute.
A stiff wind at Columbus, and not first
class track at Cleveland prevented still
lower record. Cresceus may prove to be
two minute horse.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08
North Arson.

c. NJ. Foster is up the Kennebec for a
few days, fishing,
T. F. Paine is visiting in Lewiston and
Portland, this week.
B. :. Collins, Esq, was in Boston
over Sunday on business.
G. l.. Hovey went to Boston, last FRI
day, returning the first of the week.
Misses Mae and Ruby Roberts of Jay
have been visiting friends in town the
past week.
Mr.. W. W. Potter of Boston was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Fairhrother over
the sabbath.
DR.. G. w. Hutchins of Waterville
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08
To California Through Colorado.

By all means the most interesting way
to reach California is via Denver anc
Salt Lake City. We have selected that
route for our Personally Conducted twice
a-week excursions, planning the train
schedule so that all the magnificent Colo
RADIO mountain scenery is passed by day
light. These excursion parties travel in
Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars, which
are thoroughly comfortable, contain
every convenience and cost much less
than the ordinary Pullman sleeper. The
rate for berth holding two, from either
Chicago or st. Louis, to California is
only $500. Kindly write for particulars.
Inclose ak cents In postage for our
beautiful seventy-two page book on Cali
fornia, full Of Illustrations.
Address p. s. Eustis, General Pass.
Agent G. B. & Q. r. R., Chicago, Ill.
R9
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08
Millions Of No. Of persons to
As there are $1,000, 900 square mil,

AS there are $4,000 square miles
of land on the earth, and as we are to
consider 1000 persons to each square
mile as the equivalent of the worlds
being full. it follows that we want a
world population Of 52O0O,OOO,OO0 Of
persons to fulfill this condition.
A glance at the above statement Of
growth in the worlds population shows
that the necessary growth from 1900
100000 in the year 1900 to the $1,000
100000 of persons wanted for our pur-
pose will eyentuate in the year 2250. al
most $50 years ahead of the present
time. when, as the illustration suggests,
1t may be necessary to hang out a no
tice to the effect that the world is full
to the utmost limit.-Cosmopolitan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08
The Shaw Business College.

The above-named institution has Just
issued new illustrated catalogue, print
ed in colors, which Is certainly a work OF
art, and may be secured by the sending
of a postal card. The business OF the
Bangor branch of this institution, during
the last year has been highly satisfac-
tory, it being over one hundred per cent.
increase from the previous year. All
who are contemplating engaging In
Business or Shorthand Course of Study
should avail themselves of this opportun-
ity and send for this Twentieth Century
Catalogue.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08

The Eleventh Maine Veterans ASCOT
alton held its Both annual reunion at
Augusta, Tuesday and Wednesday
There we're 63 members present. Bust.
ness meeting was held on Tuesday
forenoon, ride taken to Togus in
the afternoon, camp fire in the evening
and visit made to the State House
Wednesday morning. The following
named members died during the past
year. Nathan p. Downing, Co. c, John
D. Clark, Co. G, George f. Chase, Co.
B, William Wiley, non-commissioned
staff, Joseph H. Ferguson, Co, E, Albert
B. Brown, Co. E, Ezra W. Gould, Co. II,
Charles M. Preble, Co. B, Franklin b.
Morrill,, Co. F, and Andrew j. Mudgett,
Co. D. The reunion next year will be at
Brownfield.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08
Letter to l.. G. Emery.

No. Arson, Me.
Dear Sir: H. M. Hooker & Co., Coop
erstown. N. Y, have sold Devoe paint for
az years. ID. T, McGown, of that firm,
built house in '85 and painted Devoe,
of course. The paint lasted ten years.
A year or two later, neighbor built a
house, and painted it lead and oil The
neighbours house was reprinted twice in
the same time
This looks as If the neighbours house
was painted three times in eight or nine
years, and McGown's once in ten years,
We are not quite sure-we tell the tale
as it comes to us.
1t is enough to say that Devoe lead and
zinc lasts twice as long as lead and oil.
Yours truly,
+. w. DEVOE & Co.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08
= Certain bake and an Uncertain

Roy.
y certain duke. while driving from
the station 10 the park on his estate to
inspect II company of artillery. observ-
ed II aged nrchin keeping pace with
the carriage NJ his side. His grace,
being struck with the cleanliness OF
the lad. asked him where he was 60
Ing. The lad replied:
ITO the park to see the duke and So
gers"
The duke. feeling interested, stopped
his carriage and opened the door to
the lad. saving he could ride to the
park with him.
The delighted lad. being In ignorance
of whom he WAS kept his grace inter
ested with qraint remarks till the park
gates were reached.
AS the carriage entered it was salut-
ed by the company and guns. where
upon his grace said 10 the lad:
Now can you show me where the
duke tsp
The lad eyed his person all over,
then. looking n the duke. replied quite
seriously:
well. dunno. mister but it's either
you or me"-Spare Moments
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08

De Wolfe Hopper was once witness
In suit for SANDER. and the opposing
counsel In the courtroom said:
you are an actor, | believer
Eyes" replied Hopper.
as not that low callingY'
81 don't know. but it's so much better
than my fathers that | am rather
proud of it,"
What was your fathers calling, may
ask?'
He was a lawyer" said Hopper.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08

Chambers Journal says the inspira-
ton for Milton Wellings song Some
Day" came to him while he was wait
ing in an agony of suspense to hear
from his wife. rumor having arisen Of
an accident to yachting party Of
which she was a member. Nervously
opening a book. his eyes fell on the
line, "Or are you dead or that you
live" which line he incorporated In his
song
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08

The serious illness of Congressman
James Fl. Blount recalls his mission to
Hawaii, as commissioner paramount
appointed by President Cleveland to
straghten out affairs there upon the
retirement of Harrison from the presi-
Dental chair. He has represented the
Macon, Ca, district in Congress for 20
years. He suffered a stroke of paralysis
recently and is in a critical condition.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08
CeIIuIoid.

The base OF celluloid is common pa
per. By action of sulphuric and nitric
acids 1t Is changed to gun cotton, then
dried, ground and mixed with from 20
to 40 per cent of camphor, after which
1t is ground fine. colored with powder
colors, cast in sheets, pressed very
hard and at last baked between sets OF
superheated rollers.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08

DR.. A. G. Young, Secretary of the
State Board of Health, has taken neces-
sary precautions in regard to small pox
cases on the northeastern border of
Maine in Aroostook county. There are
supposed to be number of cases in New
Brunswick, just &C oss the line from
Brdgewater and Littleton. New Bruins
wick authorities have also taken meas
ures to prevent contagion.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08
Card of Thanks.

we wish 10 extend our heartfelt thanks
to our friends and neighbors for their
kindness and help rendered US during
the sickness and at the death OF our
loved one ELLEN F. Herriul, for flowers
furnished for the burial and singing ,at
the funeral services. 81
ALONzo r. HFEEIN AND FAMILY.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08

Competent authorities assert that
South America has greater undevelop-
ed resources than any other portion OF
the world. Any crop grown elsewhere
can be duplicated there. and the coun-
try abounds in mines OF coal, silver and
gold. most OF which have been only
slightly developed
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08

A new source Of State revenue is the
trust and banking companies other than
savings banks. The tax provided by the
law of last winter assessed by the State
assessors brings to the State the sum of
sl2, 25S.53. Not large sum but very
acceptable and it is Just tax.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08

Senator Hanna is quoted as saying
that the ship subsidy bill would be urged
early In the session, but it would prob.
ably be slightly changed to obviate the
objections raised last year. He said be
and Senator Frye would not attempt to
remodel it themselves, but that a meet.
ing of the whole committee would be
called early in the fall to revise the
measure. This is a wise move on the
part of the friends of this bill. The bill
that failed Of passage by the last Con-
gress may have been all right but there
was wide impression that it had seri-
Ous defects,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08

Last week it was servants union in
down the rules for their employment,
hours Of labor, wages, etc, and now the
porters in palace cars, with head-quar-
tiers in st. Louis, follow the example of
the servant girls and purpose to secure
better pay for their labors. 1t is stated
that the Tip system by which employ
ers have expected porters to secure a
large portion of their remuneration from
the travelling public, has not PANIED out
as we'll of late and this has led to the
movement for better direct wages. The
Tip has been of late generally under
stood to be a method of contributing
money that the rich corporation owning
the cars ought to pay their employees.
This has eliminated the generous phase,
the romance of the transaction, and has
had the tendency to cause people to re-
duce.the amount of the gift or to withhold
the Tip altogether. Americans are
generous but they hardly want to usurp
the rights of employers to pay their en-
poyes or to conspire with them to
"work" the travelling public. The
correct theory is for the owners of cars
tolpay their porters fair wages, and we
hope this union, lately formed, may
bring this about and the "tip" system of
paying wages be allowed to take rest.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08

The court of inquiry on the Schley
case has been completed and will con.
sist of Admiral Dewey, Rear Admiral
Benham and Rear Admiral Howison. The
court seems to be satisfactory to all con-
cerned.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08
When the World VIII BE Full.

If we apply to the future growth of
the worlds population the rate of in
crease that obtained during the nine
teenth century-one person per hun
dred per year-we obtain the following
forecast:
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08
Why Zinc and Grinding?

White lead chalks Off zinc prevents it
ground together they wear twice as long
as lead alone; and that y Devoe. Zinc
and grinding are necessary.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08

Eruptions, cuts, burns, scalds and
sores of all kinds quickly healed by De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Cure for
piles. Beware of counterfeits, Geo. f.
Samson,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08

James White Bryantsville, Ind. says
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve healed run
ming sores on both legs. Doctors failed
to help him. Geo. f. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08

Yachting at present seems to be get
ting its proper share of attention. The
races between the large 30 foot cup
defenders which are being held FIRE.
quently are causing intense interest.
On Saturday the Columbia won in the
greatest race ever sailed by the 90
footers, beating the Independence, Law
sons boat, by one minute and eleven
seconds. The handling of the latter
boat was not up to the former and her
steering at times was not the best. The
performance of the Independence in her
last two races has proven her to be a
very fast boat and her many critics now
have to give her words of praise. The
Constitution will be ready in few days
for another trial and the shamrock IL is
on her way across the water which prom.
ises to keep things lively for the next
few weeks. This challenger has proven
herself superior to the old challenger and
the interest of the outcome is not con.
fined to England and the United States
but is worldwide.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08

% cents will pay for three months
trial subscription to the REPORTER.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-08-08

The Romans built London about the
year 30 A. D.. but London wall was not
built until BOG A. d.
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SOUTH NORRIDGEWOCK
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CosGREoArIosAL CnrKeH-Reg. J. A. Jones.
pastor. Suhdaf-doruing service. IT, SUI.
Gay school, Il n; !. T. ). {. l.. p NJ Wedne.-
uay eFehlhgs-frayer meeting followed by a
teachers meeting
THE CHRISTIAN ESpHAyog Society Of the
congregational church,. " spauldine, presi.
cent; A "hitcomb, Jr.. vice president Hattie
A. Longley, sec. and Treas Meetings sunday
eve IN Yestry
BAPTIST CHrRcH-Rey. +. g. Davis. pastor.
bunday-Morning service, l0.3g, sunday school.
Il Nj prayer meeting : p N
The CHRISTIAN EsDKAYoK society 81 the
baPtlst church,. A. Whiting. Pre-. Mrs.
Mary b. Whiting, Cor. Sec; Miss 81. ]. HAYNES,
ifea 80 Meetings "Wednesday evenings IN ye.try
SOCIETIES
LEBANON LoDo 70. lie F. < a. M.-charIes
fauand, Master; {. A. Ward, Sec + g.
Danforth, Treas. Regular meetings SATURDAY.
on OF before the full Of the NOON
CEDAR CHAPTER No 90, o. Z. s.-Blauche T.
%aId, worthy Matront Maud A. Carr, Sec;
Lucy 3 Hussey, Treas. Meetings third FRIDAY
evening Of each month al Masonic Hall
QgISsEBAssErr LODGE No Io9 |. o. o p
I. A. Hilton. Noble Grand. = C. Han gec .
T. > Miller, Treas. Meetings Monday even.
SOMERSET LopGE No. IL REBEKAH-S &.
Isadore l.. Wing. sec, Nina ". futile; Treas
Lima I. Iobey. Meetings md and 4th Friday
evenings.
reno LODGE lo3 KNIGHTS OF PYrHIAs-Ray
Bleeiow I. I. {. y. Staples, X. Of K. < 8. + T.
at X. +. Hall. -
OLD POINT LoDGE No. 3l4 I. o. C. TN. c.
Holt, 7. W. F. Brown, Sec. Alfred TattIe
treas. Regular meetings Thursday evenings in
| Grange Hall.
SOMERSET GRANGE No. Is =. Of John
I. Pierce, Master Lizzie Holway. sec; Annette
T. Burgess, Treas. Meetings Thursday even
lngs on or before full of the moon and two wee ks
after.
BATES Posi- No. So G. A. R.-steward Wing
commander; II. H. Cross, Adj; II. L. Hale
Quartermaster. Meetings first Tuesday even
ings in Grange Hall.
THE VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SocIETY-Mrs
j. w. Hathaway, Pres; Mrs Fannie Hussey
Sec; Mrs. Electa 7. Tobey. Treas Meeting,
first and third Friday afternoons of the month
oosooLA ASSEMBLY, No. 81. Pythian sister,
hood-Mrs. sB. +. Burgess, G &; Mrs. T. II
Burgess. h. of X. K S. Mrs. 6. S Jewett Mis-
tres Of Exchequer Meetings every other
Monday evening a K. 7 Hall
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The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

ENTERED AS SECOND CLASS MAIL MATTER.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-07

since they were in use. At the time
that poke bonnets and .scuttle" bon
nets were the vogue, small flowers were
much in evidence. At that time they
were used in garland form. just as they
are now, chiefly. however. as a TRIM
ming for the underside Of the brim,
framing the face.
There has been a revival of the wide
brimmed hat fiaring about the face. the
hat of the youthful days of the lament
ell good Queen Victoria. The sketch at
the top Of this page shows a hat-or
honnet-much on the ''scuttle" style
that has just come from the hands Of
one of the most fashionable milliners In
Paris. Two big ostrich plumes encircle
the crown of this hat. and a wreath Of
roses trims the underside.
An artistic hat, and n that Is be-
| coming to a surprising number of faces.
is a simply trimmed little affair of shep-
herdess shape. For a quite young girl
this hat is exactly suitable. Of leshorn
or any other fine, flexible straw. and
trimmed with a scarf Of chiffon. liberty
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-07

The center group of sketches shows
the various shapes that there are IN
Jackets and coats. The long coat, With
triple cape collar and daring, turned
back cuffs. is very stylish for prone
made wear. 1t is made severely plain
finished only by a few rows OF machine
stitching. To say that 1t must TT the
figure faultlessly is quite unnecessary
as every woman knows that q garment
Of simple elegance Is not elegant unless
it is perfect as to fit and finish. A soft,
light shade Of brown, more fawn color
than tan, is the preferred one for these
coats. Grays are also much liked.
A little velvet jacket topping a cloth
skirt is considered elegant for after
noon. church and visiting wear. A
Jacket of this sort fits the figure close
ly, and closes up the front almost to the
neck, being only slightly cut out to show
n chemisette. A vest set In Of white
cloth. fastened with silver buttons, and
n wide white cloth collar appliQued with
black and white embroidery, Is the
smart trimming. The sleeves are made
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-07

e,,cia, Co--.spoaience O. TIE SUNDAY Republic.
Paris, March 25.-Earlier in the sea-
son, when the first signs of spring mil
linery were TO be discovered in the
shops. one was impressed with the
iarceness Of the flowers that We're used.
The big flowers continue 10 spread
themselves over the fronts. sides and
tops of hats. but they do not monopolize
the floral part of millinery. There are
tiny flowers. LITTLE bits Of blossoms and
buds. that are strung together in gar
land fashion and encircle crowns as
well as edge brims.
One very picturesque little hat Of yell
low straw has the wide brim bordered
with pink apple blossoms. and a wreath
OF the same flowers is put beneath the
brim TO rest against the hair. There
are long strings Of black velvet to this
hat, which are meant to tie beneath the
rhin or to hang down as steamers at
the back. whichever way suits the
wearer.
The little flowers are very quaint as
trimming. 1t has been some years
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-07

I hope she will be wise enough to smile
over the entry made on that page.
This girl was fortunate enough to have
won two of the very best things in life
the love and the admiration of the folks
with whom she daily associated. Her
family was 20 proud Of her that often she
would feel a blush creeping up over her
face at their unstinted praises. She Won
dered sometimes II strangers would not
think he a conceited pris. that she al
lowed folks to openly declare her the bright
est and wittiest girl in town.
Well, in spite Of all this that was de-
lightful. the girl one day fell to crying for
the moon. Her book Of verses-she had
paid for its publication-was to be found In
every home of Blankville, and the printed
copies Of her three published stories were
pasted in her ~scrapbook along with a lot OF
verses that had never been printed, just
penned in her neat. feminine hand.
AS soon as this girl began to cry for the
moon she fancied she had outgrown the
folks around her. She sighed for a liter
airy atmosphere and one day she left
home and went to a big. bustling city to
find 1t.
This was a long time ago. 1 should never
In the world nave guessed at the bitter dis
appointments that came to this girl had
she not told me Of them. b has told
me Of the awfulness Of the shock Ut was
truly awful to herr, when she first discov-
cred that as the authoress of Songs OF
the Meadows" she was entirely unknown,
and that the literary lights who were dined
ard wined and listened to. when they con-
miring hundreds. regarded her as a very
ordinary little being. II. indeed tney
Now, I am glad to relate. this girl has