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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16

Mr.. Benjamin Clure, Inc oldest g.
A. X. man in Maine, passed quietly away
at his home on Main street In the village
of South Norridgewock on Thursday
afternoon at about 3 O'Clock, afler 5eIng
III only one day although he had been IN
poor health for several years.
Few men now living have had more
adventures in their lifetime than had Mr.
Clure. Born in Devonshire county. Eng
land, in June 1872, 10 rather humble
circumstance, his father being a tailor,
he attended school until he reached the
age OF IA years, when he commenced 70
learn the tail0ts trade OF his father. At
the age of IL years his father died. leav-
ing him small property which lasted
him only short time. He then entered
the English army where he remained
nine years, part OF the time being spent
In South Africa fighting Kaffirs and ia
Quebec. AT the close Of the campaign
he purchased his discharge and received
with 1t TWO stripes for good conduct.
liz came to Moose River, Maine. In l849
where he stayed for several years work
ing in the woods, part of time In the
capacity of cook and later coming to
Norridgewock with Llewellyn LaWton
making his home with the Lawton family
for nearly eight years. He was then
called to Wisconsin as a witness in an
important lawsuit. He remained there
| about year, but was confined 10 the
house by illness nearly all the time he
was there. After returning to Nor
ridgewock he was married to Miss Lucy
Davis, daughter Of Capt. John Davis
! In 1861 he again wen West, accom-
panied by his wife. About this time
there WAS call for troops and Mr.. Clure
enlisted In the lst Wisconsin Volunteers
commanded by the brave old Captain
Starkweathe, and served two years. On
being mustered out of that regiment he
returned to his home in South Norridge.
wock and began farming, but his love
| for soldiers life became so strong In
him that he again enlisted in the 18th
Maine, where he saw much hard service
as the regiment was under fire the most
of the time until Gen. Lee surrendered q
year later. About 80 years ago while
the Iron Clad movement was in it, in
fancy, MI. Clure signed the temperance
pledge and has been a teetotaler eve
since. His wife died about six year,
ago and since that time he has lived TIA,
greater part of the time with his niece
Mrs. Angie Murphy of that place VIII
has made his last days pleasant.
The funeral services occurred Sunda,
afternoon from his residence on Main
street, under the auspices of Bates Post
G. A. r., of which he was an honoret
member, Rev. +. Pepper officiating.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16
The First Fruits.

What my be regarded as the first
umphs OF arbitration under authority of
the National civic federation between
representatives. of the labor and capital
interests of the country was the virtual
settlement, on Thursday, says the New
York Times, of the bitter controversy
that for so many months has been waged
between the garment cutters and the
clothing manufacturers OF the United
States.
Following the meditation OF the COM
mittee of thirty-six," the body appointed
to offer It's services in cases of disagree
ment between labor and capital and of
which Senator Hanna Is chairman. the
garment workers have agreed to with.
draw some of their demands and the
clothers have consented to allow some
OF the claims which previously they had
steadfastly refused to consider seriously.
Thus has been averted strike which.
1t is said by those familiar with the con-
ditions, would have involved some 40, 900
garment workers and have tied up every
important tailoring establishment in the
country.
This is a magnificent triumph for the
forum" of the National civic federation
aud foreshadows what may be accom-
plished by its action in future difficulties
Of like nature should they ever take
place. What has been accomplished in
this instance, it is reasonable TO suppose,
can be done in others, and such being
the case we do not see why the milleni-
um OF labor and capital may not be said
to have arrived. Bangor Commercial.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16
Railroads of Maine.

The 43d report Of the railroad com.
missioners states thai there are Il steam
roads located holly or n part in Maine.
and that q street railway. are operated,
with one exception, by electricity.
There are II broad gauge steam road
and seven hsff0w gAukt. The tots
number II miles of steam roads is 1913
The numker Of miles built during the
year vas l39s. The gross earnings -
the steam foad. IN 1901 aggregated 500
$50, 002 2G. an Increase Of s92l 800 &c
over 1900. There was gain ri 1913 225
in number Of passengers carried M 8
7Oj so in tons Of freight hauled. The
average passenger rate IL Maine. not IL.
GLIDING the B0-foe & Maiur, j. 22l pc
mile, and the average freight per toa
mile On all standard roads was O.t7O.
The gross assets Of the steam road
doing business in Maine in 1901 amount
ed to s45G 912 1921, an Increase II
s342 5ls 249 % The liabilities Of the,e
roads. s433, 81, 73G % an Increase Of
s345 AL 325 10 This large increase IN
assets and liabilities l. mainly due to the
increased mileage Of the Boston d Maine
railroad, aud reckoning the whole Graud
Trunk system. instead Of the Atlantic
and st. Lawrence division 70 the bouuG-
srv line.
The gross income for operations il
1901 was $50 1850 o and the opers'.
ing expenses were s13 Ola G9l 50 leaving
the income from operations S2l .575. 81
SO. During the year DO passenger VA
fatally Injured and only 20 were injured.
This is one injured for every 30S $50 car.
| ried. Twelve employees were killed and
1872 were injured.
AS nearly a. can be ascertsined. the
number OF persons employed on the
steam roads 10 1901 was 1878, an increase
/ over 1900 OF 1913. The average daily
wages was 81 70 The sum Of s377. 4G3
AZ was paid in 1901 over that paid FOR
labor in 1900. The average daily
1 compensation Oh the street railways /,
Sl.64. Upon both steam and stree
roads s5l4 persons were employed aut
81, 81 S97. 10 was paid for their services
On the street railways five person.
were killed and six Injured, against 81
injured in 1900. Ouly one employe wal
injured. ~ present there is uncer con
I siructiou IN Maine the Fish River roat
from Ashland to Fort Kent, about }.
/ miles; an extension OF the Rumfofr
| Falls Il Rangeley Lakes road from Bemi
to the "Outlet' at Rangelev lake, i
miles, thence Il miles 10 the kennebagl
lake; an extension Of the WscAs,et
Waterville Il Pennington railroad fron
Weeks MILL to Waterville. Is miles, al
of which will be COMPLETED 10 1902
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16

"Chatterton" in the Portland Adver.
tiser has Just comprehension of the
worth OF faithful locomotive engineer
and appreciation of his services, and
thus expresses it:
"When see an engineer | feel like
tipping my hat. There is man. wht
behind the sober exterior and the blue
linen of his kind, carries what some OF
us would stagger under. He begin,
young and grows old in ten days. He
longs for easier WAYS but is enslaved by
the fascination of his calling. Send him
through hundred accidents and mar
him with the scars of scald and fire. he
will crawl with his withered body to the
roundhouse and yearn again to be there
on the seat with his hand on the throttle.
Then there comes day when he thinks
"Ouly p question OF time when | shall
make my mistake, and after that ther,
is no peace for him Is he not q noble
man: For the locomotive engineer | be-
speak niche at the right Of the line in
the Hall of Fame."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16
Mckinley Day.

To the neonle If Maine.
A rsfinnal r,.rnC,i.I .ssocfstfor a.s
heen or0snizad fnr rho rn,n5.e ~ cal-
lecfinU the finds plct.s.rr f.r ,ba
.nrpeti9u ~ q sui,.tle ,ro,,,.a., a, ~
grave Of William NcKi,Iev anviIisry
associaiions have heen snn6inted Re he
oovarnors ~ ,te varinps - = -
enerate with the n.tiorsl .s.ae44tfa. N
ri. .ob.e wort Th4 VI. Anvil
A.saeisfion consist. ~ si,btesg No.
hers r.f,resentio, iii ~ IN. .ivtsa, -
ties of no State ard il I'D mr. :. -
lows.
Ardrascopgir seth NJ G.rter A.
burn. Aroostook. " SHAW Hanltan
Cam6erisrd WIN a ~ o. =
Wish. Portland. FrarL#a II
H4ntsr. Farrpirg,or. B,fc=rE =
GrjndIe NJ pes.rt. k..aa...ee e p
BurIejgh. Augu-ts. G4. : .faErsea
WsfervIjie. Klax. + X GauId Peek-
laad: Lincoln. 4. r. y c,.r.af# goaff-
bay Hartor; Oxford. Waldo peftfegiil
Rumf9ra; Perob.c,t. Arthur Gb4pio,
Bangor. Pi.c-tAoui. a " Gilman
Foxcreff: Sagsdabcc. T. r Nichols
Bath: Somerset. .Jo.eph q. smith. Skov,.
bpg8I. Waldo RrnUo Balf,st.
Washington. Geo. A Currary Calais !.
York. G II prescott Ridd4fers
The work If raising fund. in zach
county i under the Immediate direction
of the member or members homecoming
| il on he aboyr STAG committee. I. IA
expected that active co.operatior viii be
given 70 the WORT nv Iesdiry cIfizans in
/ vii the towns Of the STATE. "Wednesday
the 18th day Of January. will be the sab
anniversary of the birth Of William Nc.
j Kiulev. During his eventful and oseful
/ life he was very fond OF and took a
wonderful interest in rh1larer take
the liherty of suggesting that his dsv
+ hp kr.own a. "NcKinl4v d.. ard that
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16
JOuN Il ILL,
Governor Of Maine
Gard of Thanks.

Through the columns Of the REPORTER
| wish TO extend nv gratitude and
thanks TO those citizens of Sko~hegan
who by heir assistance aided me very
materially 10 rebuilding my saw mill
which suffered such los. during our re-
cent freshef. Also l would especially
make mention Of the Carpenters Union,
whose members each gave literally of
their time, aud to c. J. Abbey and How
ard Steward, through whose personal
efforts the larger part Of my tools were
saved. II. T SPEAR.
Skowhegan. Jan. II. 1902.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16
thousands Sent Into Exile.

Every year a large number of poor
sufferers whose lungs are sore and racked
with coughs are urged to go to another
climate. But this is costly and not al
ways sure Don't be an exile when Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
will cure you at home. It's the most
infallible medicine for coughs, colds and
all throat and lung diseases on earth.
The first dose brings relief, Astounding
cures result from persistent use. Trial
bottles free at F. H. Wings drug store.
Price soc and $40 Every bottle guar
anteed.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16

What bids fair to be one of the most in-
teresting events in amateur racing circles
in 1902 is the determined effort that will
be made to wrest from The Gentlemen's
Driving Club of Cleveland the Boston
challenge cup that has twice been won by
H K. Deveraux with his great stallion,
John A. McKerron 90 Sd. The an
nouncement is made that The Abbot
2.o3 Ia. will be prepared to take part in
this event. 1t is also reported that
Borama OF. and Chain Shot o6I-2
will also be contenders in the event. 1t
is to be hoped that Lucille 10y, will
round into racing form so as to take part.
1t would be hard to conceive of greater
wagon race than this would be productive
of. with five such horses as ohm A. Nc
Kerron, The Abbot Lucille, Boralma and
Chain Shot. On form one would nat
urally look for The Abbot to win, not
outstanding he would have no easy task
on hand, as any one of the horses named
can get away at two minute gait and
some of the field would be sure to keep
him company most of the way. AS in
other racing it would be the field against
the favorte. They would all take turn
at him the chances being that he would
be beaten. After that feat was accom-
plishe it would be question which of the
four would be able to land the necessary
heats in order to win The Horseman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16
No Strike after All.

By good sense and spirit of fair play
on both sides the threatened strike Of
the Boston teamsters has been prevented
and Boston is the richer and the happier
for its escape. The work of the team.
ster, his stout horses and his heavy dray
or wagon, is taken quite as matter Of
course. He comes and goes about his
daily tasks with no blare of trumpets.
We cannot family imagine what would
happen If on some appointed morning
our Boston teamsters stald in their
homes, and their horses in their stalls
The result would be little short Of par
alysis to the trade and industry of three
quarters of million people. The stores
could get no new goods or deliver goods
that had been purchased The freight
yards would be choked, the ships would
sail with empty holds. Fortunately our
city is to be saved from this unfamiliar
and costly experience. Conclistion has
won another great victory. The bust
ness men of Boston, Mayor Collins and
the State Board OF Arbitration have to-
gether warded off a strike that, if pre-
longed, would have been as costly as y
fire or a flood. Boston has good cause
for gratitude today TO all whose efforts
have contributed to the averting OF this
calamity Boston Herald.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16
A REPUTATION.
How II Was Made and Retained in
SkOwhegan.

A good reputation is not
easily earned, and it was only
by hard, consistent work
among our citizens that Doan's
Kidney Pills wen their way
to the proud distinction at
tanned in this locality. The
public endorsement Of scores
of Skowhegan residents has
rendered invaluable service TO
the community. Read what
this cit zen says:
Nj. 9, l.. Allen Of Canaan. farmer,
says:-"At night could not lie in bed
on account Of pain in the small Of MY
back It was difficult for me To stoop
or do any lifting. Procuring a supply
at SIMPSONS drug store received great
relief from this treatment. was not
annoyed at night after using them and
slept we'll. My wife was troubled with
backache and other symptoms Of kidney
complaint, After using Doan's Kidney
Pills she agreed with me in believing
them to be a reliable kidney medicine"
Fer sale by all dealers; price 80 cents.
Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo, y. Y, sole
agents for the L. 5.
take no substitute.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16

Il was troubled for about seven years
with my stomach and IA bed half my
time,n says Z. Demck. ~omerville, Ind.
81 spent about Il 600 and could get
nothing to help me until tried Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. l have taken a few
bottles and am entirely well. Cures all
stomach troubles Geo f sampoon.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16
A Card.

We the undersigned do hereby agree
to refund the money ON so cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of tar if it
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded. 6mo45
F. w. Buchanan. Geo. E, Sampson
G. R. Fogg, w. H. Fuller, F. living,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS

Clerk OF Courts:
WILLIAM I. SEEKiNs,. ............. .skowhegan
County Attorney:
GEORGE W. COVER, .....,........ Skowhegan
Judge OF Probate
EDWARD F. DANFoRTH,. ...............,.S kowhean
Register Of Probate:
NATHAN FOWLER. .Skowhegan
Register OF Deeds:
LLRwELLYN GOODWIN, ........t........ .Skowhegan
Treasurer:
K 1. PATTEN...... ............... .....Skowheean
Sheriff and Jailer
FRANK PENNELL,. =. Skowhe an
DRpu11Es:-C. +. Duren Fairfield. F. l. Harding,
Madison; S W. Hernck, Harmony; {. B. Haskell,
pittsheld. f. 5. Parsons, No. Anson K. S.
Williams, Hartland; Hiram NJ. Waugh, StarSs;
5harles F. Ham, Binghami F. + Caswell, New
Portland; Sidney T Baker. Scion; Calvin Il.
ones, Athens; Chas. W Farrand So. Norrdgewock
W. 5uy Pencil, Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16

The old habit OF drinking hot tea for
the relief of coughs and colds ia revived
again. 1t lie said that Chase & Ssnborn's
teas are In especial demand for this use
because Of their exceptional potency.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16

An old bachelor says there is nothing at all
remarkable about the fact that only the female
mosquitoes annoy US.
Don't let the little ones suffer from eczema or
other torturing skin diseases. No need for it.
Doan's Ointment cures Can't harm the most
delicate skin. At any drug store, 81 cents.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16
A Deep Mystery

1t is a mystery why women endure
backache, headache, NERVOUSNESS, sleep
lessness, melancholy. fainting and
dizzy spells when thousands have proved
that Electric Bitters will quickly cure
such troubles II suffered for year.
with kidney troubles writes Mrs
Phebe Cherley of Peterson, la, land a
lame back panied me so | could moi
dress myself, but Electric Bitters wholly
cured me, and, although 70 years old,
now am able to do all my homework. y
1t overcomes constipation, improve;
appetite, gives perfect health. Only 50C
at F. H. Wings drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16
Terms of Courta.

Supreme Judcia;-1 third Tuesday in March
and September and fourth Tuesday in December. Civil
and Criminal.
Probate-1he second Tuesday Of each month
County Commissioner The first Tuesday in
March and August and the second Tuesday in Decem-
Der.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16
Hood Farm
abortion Treatment

Consists il injecting COWS WITH fae
Breeding Powder. which thoroughly
disinfeet-, kill All germs, and make
cows breed, followed b. the use Of
Hood Farm Abortton CVre. which
strengthens tie organs 70 hold the for
tus. All COWS that show sigu- IF
Silubing their calves should b given
this remedy. The mo-t successful
treatment Of abortion.
Two -izes # each remedy g ard g ~
Large bo.1- four times dollar size.
Ho9d Farm Mik Fever Cure r positive
cure for mIIk fever, and will sage yo4r m9st
valuable eoRs.
Hoo Farm Remedies are sold -
FRANK w. BUCHANAN,
skoWhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16

The provincial barber remarked the spArsty
OF his customers hair. Have you ever tried
our special hair wash" he said e1pectantly.
"Oh, no. IL wasn't that that did it," was the
customers crushing reply.
at Was almost miracle. Burdock Bloed Bit
ters cured me OF a terrible breaking out all over
the body. l am very grateful" Miss Julia FIJI
bridge, Cornwell, Coan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16

SOMERSET REPORTER,
A Weekly Republican Newspaper,
SKOwHEGAN, MAINE.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16

COUNTY NOInIlIsaIoneTss
ALoRzo SMITH, Comville, POST Office, Revere)
JoHN MErcALF New Portland.
MuroN L. MERRILL, ST. Adams
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16

Mai. William Z. Clayton of Bangor,
commander-in-chief of the Department
of Maine, G. A. R., through Col. F. +.
Sprague, assistant adjutant general has
issued his General Orders, No. s. They
have to do mainly with the -35th annual
encampment which is to be held in City
hall, Augusta, on Feb. 13 and IA.
Department headquarters will be estab.
lished at Hotel North, room on office
floor, Wednesday, Feb. 18th. At 7.3C
p. m. there will be a meeting of the
council of administration in headquarters
room to transact such business as may
come before it, Thursday, Feb. ID. al
10 a. M, the encampment will open at
City Hall
Also the twentieth annual convention
of the State W. r. C. will convene on
the date above with headquarters at
Hotel North.
The hotels of Augusta have made the
following rates to comrades aud the
members Of the w. r. c.: Hotel North
81 per day; Cony House, 81 single
Sl.50 double; City Hotel, S1.50 single
81 double; Hartford House, $l.50 single
81 double; Hotel Cushman, 81; Farmers
Hotel, 75c limited johnson House, 81 81
limited.
Railroads give the usual reduced rates
Tickets will be good from the 18th to the
18th inclusive.
The mmander-in-chief, Eli Terrence
will be present at the meeting.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-01-16

Mr.. Carroll D. Wright, the eminent
labor statstician, is out with a review
article advocating the legal incorpora-
ton of trades unions. Incorporation,
he contends, would give them standing
in Court and increase their prestige by
making them legally responsible for
their acts. With responsibility would
follow greater conservatism of action.
Their inability to enforce the keeping OF
contracts into which they have entered
could no longer be urged as reason for
refusal on the part of employers to
make such contracts because of irrespon-
siblity. The combination of capitalists
must lead TO defensive combination upon
the part of labor; but if the two can be
made to work together the result OF
such mutual understanding Mr.. Wright
thinks might be escape from the de-
structve competition of producers COM
batting each other in the dark for custom
and from the hungry competition of
workmen combating each other in the
dark for employment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-19
RELIEF FUND.
Families Of Life Savers to Be
Provided For.

Boston, March BIN order TO obtain
a unity OF interests of all the different
organizations which have started funds
for the relief of the families OF the brave
men who lost their lives off Monomoy on
March IL, Senator Wr. A. Nye of the
Cape district called a meeting OF the
representatives at the state house this
morning and the result was the appoint
ment ot a committee to take charge OF
the entire natter
The committee was as follows: VIM. A.
Nye of Bourne, senator from
the cape. chairman: Major Henry
J.. Hgginson, of Lee, Hig-
ginson q Co. treasurer: Charles Il. Cur
tbs, Jr., secretary Of the Humane society
of Massachusetts,; Elwin q. Preston. sec
retary of the chamber of commerce; Mr..
Thomas G. Day of Barnstable and VIII
liam u. Swan OF The Associated Press,
secretary.
The committee later called upon the
governor and his excellency heartily APP
proved OF the movement. At the outset
the committee decided to use every en-
deavor to obtain a good sum and It was
settled that the administration of IL
should be placed I'm the hands Of the HUI
name society OF Massachusetts. which
organization took charge and still dis
tributes the income of the fund raised
nine years ago for the benefit OF the fam
lilies OF the Cuttyhunk life savers.
Lee. Hgginson * Co., will receive all
contributions, but i'm order to give the
residents of Capt Cod an opportunity TO
contribute to this memorial, responsible
parties I'm each town have been requested
by Senator Nye to take charge OF the coll
lection i'm that part OF the state.
The committee will at once investigate
tho actual needs OF the families and will
relieve any immediate necessity. The
committee will have daily meetings for a
few days i'm the office Of Mr.. Eigginson,
meeting there at 1880 O'Clock each day. AT
noon today there We're several thousand
dollars already i'm hand and every pros
pect that large sum will be obtained.