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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-07-31
Iron and Steel Industry.

The rapid development of the iron and
steel industry of the United States and
the success in competing with England
in foreign markets led the British Iron
Trade Association to appoint a COM
mission last year to look into the con-
ditions. The report is briefly reviewed
in the London Commercial Intelligence"
with the relative growth of the steel in
dustry in TIE United States, United
Kingdom, Germany and all other
countries in thousands of gross tons. Ii
says:
at is, indeed a marvellous, and, to
the British manufacturer and trader, in
some respects most dscouraging story.
The British Iron Trade commission gives
details of the mineral resources of the
United States as affecting that funda-
mental industry-the manufacture of
iron and steel shows the extraordinary
richness Of the principal fields of coal,
iron, ore and minerals and demonstrates
by concrete examples, how the natural
inventivencss of the American has en-
abled him to apply to the operations Of
production and distribution wealth of
original ideas and methods that are as
yet little known in Europe. 1t is also
made manifest how on land, on lake, on
river, and on canal, the American people
have applied their minds to the solution
of the conditions and problems of cheap
transport until they have at last attain
ed level of rates and charges such as
we have hardly had any experience Of
on this side of the Atlantic.
ut is not, however, to be supposed
that the triumphs OF the American people
in these matters have been achieved with
out effort. Much testimony is borne to
the fact that in the conditions of organi-
z4tions and ADMINISTRATION, in their deal
ings with labor, in the confidence and
enterprise with which they have embark
ed on industrial operations of great mag.
ntude, in the fort made to adopt them
selves to new conditions, in the eager
ness with which they have endeavored
! to create new demands both at home and
abroad, and in the care and attention
given to the successful cultivation of
foreign markets, the American people
have labored strenuously for many years,
until labor, ingenuity, and enterprise
have become their most distinguishing
characteristics. When one has appre-
ciated all that the Americans have done
for themselves, it is neither natural nor
reasonable to grudge them the success
which has attended their labors.n
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-07-31
The Herald's Pictures.

From the Daily (Newburyport) News.l
II is an opinion of long standing with
me, and have heard the same opinion
expressed by many others, that the
illustrative work of The Boston Herald,
both daily and Sunday is among the
very best that is produced by the news
paper press of the country. When one
views the Illustrations in the Sunday
edition of The Herald he is moved to
wonder that such beauty of detail can
be produced by the methods that are
necessarily existing In papers of this
character with speedy presses and great
circulation. When the half-tone process
was first utilized in newspaper work
there was great wonderment. There is
increased wonderment today that The
Herald has carried the process 80 near
to artistic perfection.
And in the illustrating OF events of
daily interest The Herald is always at
the front. In the bowling season thou
sands OF admirers of the sport follow the
clever artist who does that work, and
who has the faculty of playing upon the
peculiarities of each member of the
league. | know OF some fascinatingly
interesting scrap books that have been
made from these cartoons, and they are
a source of continual delight to the own
ers and their friends. Then, as the
other sports come along, there Is the
same interesting and skilfu portrayal
of the more interesting features of the
contest until those concerned in the
sport have come to look to The Herald
illustrations as something not to be
omitted from their daily life.
All this eminence has not been with
out the expenditure of thought, time
and money, and it is needless to say
The Herald's art department is one
of the best equipped in the country, and
that 1t has at its head one who not only
understands what people desire in this
direction, how to produce the best re-
suits in art and satire, but who has the
capacity by his constant urbauity and
courtesy of gathering about him most
loyal men who strive persistently for the
good of their journal, and with constant
~ increasing success.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-07-31
A Maine Man HonOred.

The navy appropriation bill before
Congress at its last session created the
Office Of MAJOR general for the command
ant of the marine crops, and Gen.
Charles Haywood, native of Waterville
and who still claims that as his home,
received the appointment. His father,
Charles Haywood, was a lieutenant in
the navy and distinguished himself in
the manner he performed his duties.
Gen. Charles Haywood entered the navy
when mere boy and TO him, belongs
the credit Of having brought that corps
to its present state of efficiency and the
promotion is eminently deserved.
Gen. Haywood received his commission
as major general on July IL in person
rom Sec. OF the Navy Moody, who COM
pIimented him on his excellent record
and the splendid work OF his corps. His
numerous friends In Maine congratulate
hin very heartily on this recognition Of
his merits.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-07-31
Annual Assembly.

The annual meeting Of Goodwill Asso-
citation was held at the Pines, Thursday
of last week and the annual assembly be.
gan, Thursday evening.
The association elected as officers for
the coming year: President, Moses
Giddings, Bangor, Me-; vice president,
Walter NJ. Smith, Stamford, CT. secre-
tary, George F. Barnard; treasurer, F.
b. Philbrick, Waterville; trustees, Wal
ter M. Smith, Stamford, Ct, j. B. Mayo,
Foxcroft, J. G. Blake, Bangor, j. O.
Smith, Skowhegan, II. II. Fogg, Bangor 3;
directors, G.. w. Hincklev, East Fairfield
Nathaniel Hotbs, No. Berwick, A. I.
Dunn, Waterville, r. A. Jordan, Bangor,
l.. L. Walton, Skowhegan, A. N. Ryer-
son, Noroton, CT, c. |. Bailey, Winthrop
Centre.
The report Of Supervisor Hinckley was
presented and showed the conditions at
the farm TO be most favorable. The
showing was declared TO be the best ever
given. All departments of the work at
the farm were reported in detail, making
an interesting and informing exhibit.
This full report will be printed in the
Good Will Record for September. In re-
gard to the endowment fund he says
"Our need of larger endowment fund
ts ever before US. Large gifts for this
purpose are hoped for and expected.
Good Will Is yet in its infancy and | feel
confident that as the years go by addi-
tons TO our permanent funds will be
large and frequent"
Tie treasurer's report showed increase
OF receipts and expo nditures, the Iatter
being somewhat In excess of the former
But all things taken together, In consid-
GRAFTON of the large outlay for the i'm
provement of the farm and buildings, the
outlook was never better financially. 1t
is evident that the work is having a
warm and hearty consideration by multi
tudes of frieuds, but In order to keep up
the work already established, not to say
to increase it, the number of generous
friends must be increased.
Among the speakers at the assembly
on Saturday was Gen. Joshua l.. Cham
berlain. The boys were on hand at TO- 80
in full force to see and hear this speaker.
His announcement was the signal for a
storm OF applause which ended by a rous-
ing three times three for the man whs
had seen war at its worst and peace at
its best. HIS appearance was an inspira-
ton and benediction, his words were
an nplift and blessing. He appealed
to the boys to cherish the best that was
in them, enforcing his appeal by illus
tration, incident and example. Modest
ly referring to statement made by Mr..
Hnckley in his introduction, he said i'm
pressively, "When | was called answer
ed with the best there was in me-
This statement caught the ear and the
heart of Mr.. Hinckley, and later he en-
Enthusiastically expressed the hope that
these words might be Inscribed upon a
tablet and placed in the Assembly Audi
forum and the trustees of the assembly
have already ordered this done before
the opening of the assembly next year.
Rarely has enthusiasm run higher than
at this service and "America" never
rang out more chpprilv and heartily
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-07-31
How Prohibition Affects Kansas
From the Kansas City Journsl.l

Governor Crawford says that Kansas
has not progressed as fast with prohib-
ison as other States have without 1t, and
that fore,gn.born people avoid the State
as they would the leprosy. Let's see
about that. Between 1850 and 1890 the
population of Missouri increased by
forty-three per cent. la the same years
the population of Kansas increased by
forty-seven per cent. According to the
census of 1900 the foreign-born popula-
ton of Missouri amounts to six and a
fraction per cent. The same authority
gives the foreign-born population of Kan
sas at eight and fraction per cent. Fur
thermore, the census shows that Kansas
has been particularly favored in the mat
ter of German immigrants, her increase
In this class being at greater per cent
than that of any other Western State.
During the ten-year period ending In
1900 prohibition Kansas Increased her
population faster than high lcence Ne
braska. And wherever comparisons are
made, Kansas will be found in the lead
or close after.
But population isn't everything and
Governor Crawford ought TO have con.
suited the record of his States material
progress before giving 1t such a black
eye before the nation. In wealth Kansas
has advanced more rapidly than any
other State In the Western division. OF
all the States comprised in the Louisiana
purchase, she has more taxable wealth
than any save Iowa and Missouri. In
manufacture she Is exceeded only by
Minnesota and Missouri. In mineral
products she Is exceeded only by Mime
sofa, Colorado and Montana. In corn
wheat and livestock combined she ex-
ceeds them all save Iowa. In weslth
per capita she is ahead of every State in
the purchase and In brains, morality,
energy and education she has no supe-
rior in the whole United States.
1t is curious, as we have said, that so
many Kansas people will close their eyes
to the real facts with respect to their
State when their minds are wrought up
over this prohibition question. Result
mission plays some curious tricks with
its votaries, but none more curious than
that which makes man talk wild when
he essays argument In public.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-07-31
Something About Trusts.
Congressman Littletield. ]

81 do not find it necessary to become
delirious or hysterical over the question
of trusts"
"Assaults upon aggregations Of capt.
tai have been iEfiammatory, Incorporate
and unstinted."
"There are aggregations of capital and
in this land which are legit-
innate and useful"
1.-THE prevailing phase of modern bust
ness development undoubtedly involves
the aggregation of extensive capital"
1.-THE advantages are that the consum-
er today, with the popularity of develop
ment which exists, receives and buys his
goods cheaper than he ever did before.
The disadvantages are that 1t eliminates
individual competition and tends to sink
individualsm in the great aggregation or
"Where there is one aggregation that
might be called a 'hydra-headed mon
ster, there are hundreds, yes, thousands,
that are legitimate elements of enter
prise"
''It is only when it is injuriously ag-
gregated, it is only when it is improperly
aggregated, when it brushes out or seeks
to crush out competition. then it is oper-
ated TO restrain trade and commerce and
Cypress the public, that capital becomes
proper subject of legislation, proper
subject of judicial attention"
"To establish the line of demarcation
between the lawful and unlawful corpor-
alton, aggregation, or syndicate, may
well engage the attention of the most
acute mind"
1--WE all recognize the fact that there
are in this country organizations, corpor-
ations, trusts, that, in their operation,
strive to stide competition, tend to ma.
terially and improperly injure in their
productive capacity our people and inter.
fere with the development of our re.
sources"
when persons or corporations, trusts
or syndicates avail themselves of inter-
state commerce, then they subject them
selves to Congressional control"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-07-31
How to Save Life

The following simplified method f5t
the restoration Of drowning persons. and
for those who have lost conscious ness
through asphyxia or any other cause
was developed by DR.. J. Y. Laborde, Of
the school Of Anthropology in Paris. /.
has proved efiicsciOus In many cases. In
one cited, Of child, who had been sub
merged for nearly fifteen minutes, the re-
turn Of breathing was accomplished In
ten minutes. The translation here gwen
Ia from lesflet which DR.. Laborde dis-
tributes among his pupils, aud its publ
cation now. At the beginning Of the sea-
son, when accidents II the water are
common, il believed 70 be timely:
!. As soon g. the drowning mar has
been taken from the water, force open
his mouth. II the teeth are eIipched.
separate them with the ingers, or By
means Of auy hard objec'-e. e, d piece
Of wood, The end Of cane. the handle Of
a knife, of spoon, Of a fork.
:. Firmly seize between the thumb
and the first finger Of the right ha1d the
end OF the tongue, using your handker-
chief, or any piece of linen, 10 prevent
the tongue from slipping then repeated
~, rythmically aud with decision. pull
il from the mouth, and relax i, alternate
ly-at the rate Of at least twenty times a
minute, initiating the cadenced move.
ment Of expiration and inspiration.
). At the same time introduce. far
back IN the throat. the first finger Of the
left hand, pressing upon the base Of the
| tongue, so as TO induce vomiting, and
| thus free the stomach OF the water and
food which encumbers il.
1. This treatment, the most ef5ca-
cious known method of bringing back
the respiration, mast be begun without
the slightest delay. and persistently con-
tinued for half hour, an hour. or more.
AT the same time all the usual remedies
must be applied. Most important are
| the removal Of the clothes, friction over
the whole body, pressure upon the inter-.
or part of the chest, the restoration of
the bodily heat, and, where il is possible,
the application upon the region OF the
heart OF congresses Of very hot water
The same method may and should be
applied, in the same manner, In all cases
of asphy xia and Of syncope Gloss Of con-
sciousnessl from whatever cause.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-07-31
Trade Conditions.

Dun in his review OF last week says:
Each day brings the agricultural pro-
ducts Of the nation nearer maturity, and
as the possibility Of any serious injury
becomes smaller, the feeling of conf.
dence in fully sustained trade grows
stronger. The threatened sympathetic
strike of bituminous mines has been
averted, and, aside from number of
small disputes among garment workers,
the labor outlook has improved. Storms
destroyed much property in some sec.
tions, and the prompt restoration of
structures has added to the activity of
building trades.
Insufficient fuel is one OF the serious
drawbacks Of the iron and steel indus
tries and Interruptions and delays be-
come more notice. BILE every day. Sup
plies Of coal are curtailed by the strike
and shipments of coke are retared by
motive power shortage. In the market
there Is comparative dullness because
shipments cannot be made promptly and
the outlook Is not encouraging.
Footwear factories have returned to al
most full operation, contracts forward
freely from wholesalers at the large
cities. These orders are for fall delivery
and represent business usually placed in
June, but held back this year in the hope
OF better terms. Concessions are now
out of the question owing to the sensa-
tional advanced Of hides, which has
hardened the tone Of the leather market.
Liabilities of commercial failures for
three weeks Of july amounted to 81, 49,
92S, of which Sl,737, $3.50 which in manu-
featuring, S1,752, 637 in trading, and
1929, 92l in other lines. Failures for the
week numbered 20S In the United States
against 1913 last year, and II in Canada
against Is last year
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-07-31
18th Maine Reunion.

The 10Th Maine Regimental Associa-
ton will hold its 9th annual reunion at
Gardiner on Wednesday and Thursday,
August 18th and l4th, headquarters to
be at Grand Army Hall. Business meet
ing will be held at 8 80 p. M, Wednes-
day and Thursday morning. Wednesday
evening there will be a banquet and
camp fire.
A circular signed by Pres. Gustavus
Moore and Sec. o. Wadsworth announ-
ces that the Boston & Maine, Maine Cen
trial, Bangor q Aroostook, Portland &
Rumford Falls and Grand Trunk Rail-
ways have offered reduced rates, and ac-
commodatons can be secured at the
Hallowell House, Hallowell, and Hotel
North and Cony House, Augusta, for 50
per day, and City Hotel, Augusta, 81 80
per day.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-07-31
Mr.. Bryan's Visit.

The visit Of Hon. VIM. j. Bryan 10
Maine came of as advertised, Frid4l
last. The city Of Rockland WAS addec
to the places TO be favored with bis
presence upon the urgent importuning of
DR.. G. Lanctry Crockett Of Thomaston
after the announcement had been made
that he would speak at Augusta ard
Bangor, only.
Mr. Bryan was accompanied TO Maine
by Senator Carmack of Tennessee, and
Charles s. Hamln Of Massachusetts.
He went through Portland in the middle
of the night and disappointed some Of
the faithful Of that city, who gathered
at the Union Station hoping he might
conclude TO allow them to look upon
him and hear him once.
The party was Joined at Brunswick by
Col Fred W. Plaisted, and was well
coined to Rockland by DR.. Crockett 10
the early morning. The forenoon speech
in that city was listened TO by a crowd
estimated at 5000. Brief delays at Bath
and Brunswick gave opportunity for
rear-platfofm speeches.
At Augusta Mr.. Bryan was greeted by
a very large crowd, making speech IL
City Hall at which S. W. Gould, ESQ. of
Skowhegan, Democratic candidate for
governor, presided and spoke briefly.
He also spoke at Bangor in auditorium
to an audience estimated at 3, 900, consid-
erably smaller than had been expected.
Thomas White presided, introducing
with brief remarks, Candidate Gould
who spoke about ten minutes, Hon,
Charles Hamlin who occupied about %
minutes and then came Senator Carmack
whose speech lasted about 40 minutes.
Mr.. Bryan spoke for one and half
hours and during that time held the clos
est attention of the great assemblage.
The Bryan trip was in reality the
early opening Of the Democratic cam
paign in Maine and aroused the party as
perhaps nothing else could at this stage.
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Statistics in the Philippines.

Some interesting statistics have been
compiled from the Office of the adiutant
general regarding the instruction in the
Philippines. The total number of en-
gagements between the battle of Manila
Feb. 4, 1899 and April 30, 1902, the date
of the close of the instruction, is given
as 1851, and ia almost no cases did the
American troops have to surrender, re-
treat or leave their dead or wounded
behind. The larger number of engage.
ments were fights from ambush in which
only small detachments took part.
The number Of troops that have been
transported to the Philippines to July
18th last, WAS 1913 S03 men and 4135
officers, the average monthly strength
being approximately 10000.
The casualties in the American army
is as follows; Killed or died of wounds
SO officers and 93G enlisted men; deaths
from disease, AZ officers and 2,535 enlist
ed men; deaths from accidents, officers
and l25 enlisted men suicides, 10 officers
and II enlisted men murdered, l officer
and 81 enlisted men; drowned officers
and 257 enlisted men. Total deaths, 1870
officers and 4,0l6 enlisted men. Wound
ed-190 officers and 2,707 enlisted men.
a total OF 1897; killed and wounded and
deaths her than by disease, 2S2 Off
GERS and 4, lSS enlisted men. Total lao.
The percentage of killed and wounded
to the strength Of the army by these
figures is 81
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-07-31
The Presidents Visit.

The date of President Roosevelt's visit
to Maine appears to have been fixed for
Wednesday, August 81, Governors day
at the Eastern State fair.
The President ia to be the guest OF
Senator Hale at Ellsworth and go to
Bangor that day from the Senator's
house. He will be accompanied by Gov.
Hill, the Maine Congressional delegation
and other prominent men.
President Roosevelt will speak at
Maplewood Park the afternoon of Aug.
9th and an immense audience will as
semble to hear him from all parts of the
State. 1t is understood his speech will
be an important one.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-07-31
GubernatOriai Appointments.

The following appointments have been
made by Gov. Hill.
Delegates to the International Mining
Congress at Butte, Mont, Sept to ), j.
T. Manning Of Ellsworth, and Fl. H. Pat.
ten of Bangor.
Delegates to annual congress of Ma
tlonai Prison Association of the United
Sta'es at Philadelphia, Sept. IL to 81,
hon. VIM. Z. Haines of Waterville,
chairman of council committee on State
prisons and pardons, prison inspectors
whitman Sawyer of Portland, VIM. l..
sserioner of Springfield, Albion 2. Cor
uon of Fryeburg, Rev. Chas. A. Plum
m m, chaplain Maine State Prison, Of
ihomaston, Hon. A. r. Buck of Or
snd, and Hon. Fl. w. Sutherland of Bid
uetord Senate and House, chairman Of
prison committee of the present legislq-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-07-31
A FRIENDS ADVICE
Will Often Help You Greatly. Read
What a SkOWhegan Citizen Says.

You may hesitate to listen
to the advice of strangers, but
the testimony Of friends or
residents OF Skowhegan is
worth your most careful at
tention. Il IS an easy matter
to investigate such proof as
this. The evidence must be
conclusive. Read the follow
ing:
r. D. tlaek, living near smithfeld
village. says: Kidney complaint stole
on me slowly and quietly for two or
three years until it finally developed into
a serious case which caused NE 10 end
of misery. I doctored and used no end
of medicine, but WAS unable l. check
the trouble, let alone cure ii. In its
later stages, after a hard days work. M
legs even ached and | aw1ke In the
morning as tired as when | went - bed
l took more than one holiday expecting
the rest would improve my condition.
bur II did net make a partieHle II iif-
ference. Finally trouble with Tie kidney
seerttlons SET in, very distressing. and 7
believe i. is always sure Indication of
acute Inflammation OF the kindeys
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS: The fol-
lowing are the real estate transfers re-
Gently recorded at the county registry:
Fairfeld-E. II. Phillips to Fairfield
Furniture Co., 81.
Flagstaff-C. C. Butler to Ray Viles,
SIPS; d. A. Butler to Ray Yiles, $l25.
Madson-John Renter to James Bur-
wood, 500; b. p. j. Weston to F. S.
Lancaster, $3.50.
Cambridge-H. L. Johnson to T. j.
Harris, $3.50
Hartand-C. A. Steward to W. E. NJ.
Seeklns, 81.
Skowhegan-Alice and F. r. Steward
to Cynthia w. Steward, 81; o. A. Priest
to Ellen c. Emery, 81.
Ripley-H. q. Worthen to Ellen NJ.
Worthen, $500.
Anson-Fqrnie E. Caswell ct al to
Geo. A. Sharp ct al, 81.
Canaan-Luville Written to Eugene
Keene, 5000; Cora f. Howard ct ais to
Eugene Keene, S433 80; E. G. Stevens to
Geo. 5. Kicker & Co., 81.