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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-14
SYSTEM or STREETS
is NOW ASSURED

Common Council, at It's Meeting
Last Night. Concurs in the Reso-
luton from Select Council Direct
ing the City Engineer to Prepare
a Sketch of the Streets, to Num-
ber Houses and Change Numbers
That Are Confusing-other Mat
ters of Common Council.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04
AN OPEN LETTER


~ HE REPUBLICAN VOTERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY:
About three months Republican
for sheriff
poslon to Frank l. Harding
oo"h IN the largest Republican
ing to 55 for Leech
Mf LEIGH AT ONCE BoLTED REPUBLICAN TICKET.
From that
oea leaders, He is
cratic party leaders,
And this is what he has in 70
First He attacked Sheriff
second He attacked the Republican County
lhlrd He attacked the Republican Clerk
fonrth lie attacked the Republican
ana how MS followers openly
straight Democratic Ticket.
The Democratic State platform isas
I'VE are opposed to the present de
maao resuonssion of the whole %
Our opponents in Somerset
serve e DeVl n They tried the
Oh ySon e but they butted against
opinion and were hopelessy
MI Leech and his followers publicly Harding
and has not for gratutou
MI Harding has repeatedly
hao me was in favor of the Pohibo upon
our statute DOCKS, he elected
Inc republican State Committee Committee
zee OF the various towns recognize
pathy with the Republican PLATFORM demanding
and they Somerset Republicans
and not be deceived by INSCRIPTIONS politicians.
REPUBLICAN COUNTY COMMITTEE.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04
A Prophet AT Home.

According to the Boston Herald Of
Sept. l, James F. Carey, the Socialist,
who labored earnestly In this county
for some days, recently, Is not held
In very high esteem by the Socialist
Labor party of Massachusetts,, Judging
by the opinion expressed of him by the
nominee Of the party for Governor,
Haverhill man, in the convention held on
Saturday last, in Boston. The Herald
says;
While awaiting the reports OF the COM
mittees, NJ. T. Berry, the nominee for
Governor, was asked to speak. Mr..
Rerry's speech, which was severe ar
.aignment of various political parties in
general, and the SocialDemocrats In
particular, was the occasion for much
laughter and applause. He said:
1.-THE Social-Democrat party is more
corrupt than either the Republican or
Democratic party. They are In 1t for
the graft. In Haverhill, James F.
Carey tells the Frenchmen how great
Lafayette was; to the Italian he enumer-
ates the number of Popes, sculptors and
saints they have produced; to the Jews
he says that Christ and Karl Marx were
the great men, while to the Irish he
talks OF Vinegar Hill and the women of
LimerickN Then he sometimes gives the
A. P. AS Jolly. This is the style of
work the 'Kangaroos' are doing for the
laboring class. The Social-Democrat
fakirs intend to devote their attention to
Lynn, and all have TO say is, God help
them" la closing, he called them use
cond story workers and bunch of cor
rnption.n
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04
Lasters Strike.

The lasters in the factory of the Ton
monwealth Shoe Company went out e.
strike, Friday last to the number q
about 30. There lad been a change 8
the boss of the listers crew and SON
complained that h. was too partculll
with them. There appeared to be d
dissatisfaction iu regard to wages o.
hours of work and no issue of union OF
non union.
superintendent Stafford Informed u
that the lasters were making bette
wages than ever before, all the way from
$40 90 o $l700 per week and plenty OF
work. He was of the opinion that til,
harangues of irresponsible speakers OF
late had much to do in causing this dis
turbance as when the men went out som {
of them raised the cry, 1.-TWO hours a
day and better pay" 1t would seem
by this that the seeds sown are beginning
to spring up to the detriment OF our
town in its industrial interests.
We are Informed that the strike is
likely to be of short duration, most of
the men have already returned to their
work,
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04
Municipal Court.

A complaint was lodged against Ausel
Corson of Athens, Friday, for neglect
and failure to support his family, and he
was brought here, Saturday, by Deputy
Sheriff Jones, and hearing had before
Judge Bachelor. County Attorne,
Cover appeared for the prosecution, and
Forrest Goodwin, ESQ.,, for the respon.
dent. He was adjudged guilty, under
Sec. of Chap. 141 of the laws of 1891.
of failure to support his family, and
sentenced In conformity to the provisions
of that act, to ninety days in jail. An
appeal was taken.
On Tuesday afternoon Edward F.
Pumlow was arraigned before the court
on the warrant for single sale and also
on search and seizure process served last
week. County Attorney Cover appear
ed for the State and Edward N. Merrill
ESQ.,, for the defense. Pumlow plesdt d
not guilty on each charge, but was ad-
Judged guilty and in the single ale
case was sentenced to pay fine o $500
and costs Of court and In addition thereto
six months In Jail. In default of the
payment Of the fire and costs, he was
sentenced to six months additional In jail.
On the search and seizure case the
court imposed fine of 800 and costs
with 60 days In Jail and default of pay
ment of fine and costs, 60 days additional
In Jail. Appeal was taken in each care and
sureties furnished in the sum of 5000 for
each. These cases will come up for trial
at the term of court that begins here,
next week.
A warrant was issued by Judge Bach
eller, Monday, for search and seizure Of
the Skowhegan House on complaint of
Eddie Pumlow, against Fred Towle, the
manager of the hotel. The warrant WI
made by County Attorney Cover and
placed in the hands of Sheriff Pennell
who with the assistance of Chief q
Police Thompson and Deputy Sheriff
Guy Pepnell, searched the premises
found and sez d / bottles of whskey, l
bottle of wine and $50 bottles of beer
The case comes up for trial Oh WedneF
day, the 10Th instant.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04
Skowhegan Markets.
PRICES pap PRODUCERS.

PRICES PAID PRODUCERS.
OArs-40 to IS cts.
WOoL-Unwashed, Is TO 20 cts
HIDES AND SKISs-hides. Gets; lamb skins IS
to 153ts calf skins, Is to 90 cts. Iach.
BEANs-Hand-picked yellow eyes, S225; Pea
beans S2.00.
bEEF-Ox beef, zig TO SIP cts.
PouLrRY-Fowls, 10 TO Is cts. per H.. chickens
IL TO l6 cts.
ROUND HOGS cts.
TALLow-Rough cts. PEI II.
BurrER-tlrst quality, stamped. IS 70 Is per 10
rGGs-2lcts. per dor fresh.
PorAToEs-+0 20 50 cts.
RETAIL MAKKRT.
FLoUR--Spnng wheat Patent. s5.25; Winter
wheat pat san to $500; Winter wheat choice.
$500
CoRN-s16o per bag meal and cracked corn
Sl-50 per bag.
c. s. MEAL--sl 90 per bag.
FEED-Middlings, las per cwt Chicago gluten
sack l25 lbs, $500
CHOICE BRAN-Sl,S0 ger ewt,
MINED FEKp-Sl IS per cwt.
SALT PoRK-l2c 10; by the Dbl. 200 lbs, S24.OO,
CHEEsE-l5 per ID.
BUTTKR-20 to 24cts. per 10
EGGs-25 cts a don fresh.
TKAs-tO 10 90 cents per ~.
CoFFEE-l2la TO IS cents per 10.
LARD-Domestic, Is cts Pure, u cts; Com
pound, IL cts.
MoLAssEs-Pure Ponce 40; pure Barbados,
30; Maple, 25c per qt; Choice Cooking, 2Sc.
Su9AR-Granulated Sugar, best quality IS
pounds for si.oo; Brown, % pounds for sl
PoTArQEs-5Oc to COO Do.
Dry EfsH-Cod, TO cts. per Ii; pollock, SC
0NIoSs--5c. per II.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04
APPROVES LABOR UNIONS.
President Praises Spirit of Oganizaon
Warning Against Extremists

RUTLAND, aThe following is Rooseves
Speech delivered here today:
General and fellow cizens glad chance
saying word here to the citizens Of Vermont Labor day
me in word my of the greetings
Spanish guarmen here lAp
to the the war ~s the nsss
H @ a m @ CT G be d have h led since When
Roe life oT hm an his mS e nd no 1 p & %g in p
e DF hG nc oda g~GG h h hRRd1qb p
day which should make our people think more seriously Of their privileges
applause The side important
gun gun in our civil
Who o Ill., whole o!aon 1 amae 1s dsnd
performs duties According 5go
'9 and d }% al mans Fign the @ a bound
@ as not an easy tGSk always for man his dqe
strive Faithfully perform but pooP
poor citizen No this does least pull
THE who is only p9sseoser who trying do
dSence position Wealth or Poyer
is eumbence surface presence
So@abo Wo 5enedt to he 6o eoun. ca a as
as to What TN, work g the na is bdt as to 4 @ d lee.
and his family And yet emem6@r- duty to his nsi6 ea wHe s
he be eapas' or wage %9rket he Is good e5s @ emit d TO The
respect he shirk his work he employs his power nTofnl
S5 he o 1Sa ds" and Of 9S & 93. RE On
Play when the
a2 bushes Ge all fhc cni ynp YOU og}mate2 @ by All Means
but remember that that can only Holiday and do not G
\ a mi
while conditions social life change while
changes different
conditions fundamentally
which
suffice while
with their relations inextrcab nerwoven We must meet the
legision
then meet them by combination among ourselves here bear
this procession have met them applause
uch OF good come by such associations something be
legislation,
cannot find substitute for mans resoucuness
SKILL aud honesty. Applause
through association combination fellows,
his
help Applause There on that banner the sign brotherhood the
casped hands,
good for all of us throughout this nation Applause The lesson
casped hands
but apply, merely but deed through all life
Brotherhood fundamentally treating
the brotherhoo
the most that you left the men who came after
civil marched
What with as to the man on your left not whether
capitalist worker painter maker banker,
bricer what you were with was whether he was man
his position did not his neceden You cared
whether when the would
remember, good
the laws that we need not only each to work hmse but
the good but let us all never forget that the
citizenship entitled
be judged solely his worth man. CHEERS and applause
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04
o E S Field. Day.

Sunset Chapter, o. E. s., No. So, and
invited guests to the number of four
hundred, observed Thursday, Aug. 18th,
as Field Day, with picnic dinner, at
Lakewood. Special cars were in wait
ing to convey the chapters to their des-
tination.
After the exchange of social greetings
all repaired to the pavilion, where the
address of welcome was given by Mrs.
Abbie F. Robinson, W. NJ. of Sunset
Chapter, No. So, of Skowhegan, after
which an interesting literary program
was carried out by Sunrise Chapter,
Canaan; Minerva Chapter, Madison:
Keystone Chapter, Scion; Mt. Bigelow
Chapter, North Arson: Cedar Chapter.
Norridgewock; Merrymeeting Chapter,
Fairfield; and Bingham Chapter, Bing-
ham. By special request, Mrs. Nellie
Brown Palacek favored those present
with a solo, rendered in her usual
charming manner. Brief remarks by W.
A. Sawyer, w. P, completed the fore
noon session.
The noon hour passed all too quickly
to the groups of jolly picnicers scattered
throughout the grove, and the day be.
ing all that could be desired numerous
parties boarded the Margaret B. for a
delightful trip about the shores of this
beautiful little lake, while others visited
the various cottages, INDUCED in row.
ing, bowling, or enjoyed the beauties of
the landscape from the hotel veranda.
Promptly at 80 o'clock the Arion.
Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Club gave
their pleasing concert 10 an apprecia-
tive audience. At its concusioa-all re-
luetantly babe farewell 10 the first Field
Day Of O f. ;. of Somerset couaty.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04
The Governor Vote.

Somerset has the honor Of having a
man to head the ticket of the Democratic
party and he Is popular man in the
county, one whom we have delighted to
speak a good word for personally, and as
prominent and enterprisiDg citizen OF
Skowhegan. 1t gives US pleasure to
speak In words of commentator Of all
such citizens and we are not slow In
availing ourselves of such pleasure.
We have nothing personal to say in
disparagement Of Citizen Gould or Can
didate Gould. AS citizen he does not
make his politics obtrusive but as can
didste he is one of the stiffest partisans
in the good State of Maine, and stands up
for the theories OF his party with vigor
unexcelled by any Democrat In any
State.
Now the. Importance of the present
election In Maine, this year, is the effect
1t will have upon the elections In other
States for congressman in November.
There is no doubt about Republicans
carrying Maine and electing the four
congressman but the State has given inn
mense majorities In former years and
the majority Is based on the vote for
governor, II the Republican majority,
next Monday, should be materially re
duced from former years, Democrats
would claim 1t as victory and figure
out just how many years it will take
them to capture the State. This would
have tendency to discredit Maine as a
Republican State and discourage the
party In November States, many of
which are close.
Therefore we say to Somerset Repub-
lcans, stand by your party, vote for
Gov. Hill and show your appreciation
and kind feelings for Mr.. Gould in some
more tangible method than by giving
him your vote to the expense Of Gov.
Hill, who lie one of the best chief execu-
tives Maine has ever bad.
Don't throw away your vote, but
place 1t where it will show that you sus-
tain the administration of President
Roosevelt, and, at the same time, help
Republicans in other States In Novem.
Der. This is a sensible course to pursue
and good politics.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04

mission and Lees orchestra, nine pieces,
struck up music for the grand march
led by B. 1. Rice and Miss Sadie
Plude and participated in by about 90
couples. Others came in later and
many from the gallery could not with
stand the gaiety below and joined them
making 81 dancing couple on the floor.
Nay S. Varney oficiated as floor man.
ager and VIM. Davis, A. H. Noble, Jas.
Brown, Fred Akley and Ephraim Cowett
were the committee of arrangements
A dance order Of IA numbers was carried
out with an intermission for supper and
1t was not until the clock struck two
that the pleasant days events were
brought to close.
This was the first general observance
of Labor Day in Skowhegan, and the
committees in charge are entitled to
great credit for their work in planning
and carrying out program so pleasing
to all, and they are warmly congratulate.
ed upon the pronounced success.
THE BALL GAME.
The ball game between the G. n. P.
Co.'S of Madison and the Hartlands
proved the greatest attraction at the
park and it was "a fight to the finish, -
exciting throughout and the result was
In doubt up to the time the last man was
out. Neither team played as strong a
game as usual owing no doubt to the
wet condition OF the ground as result
of a shower after the game had progress
ed three innings. Contrary to the ex-
pectations of the many, Hartland was
victorious by score of 9 to s; this re-
suit however was no surprise to the
friends of the boys from the eastern par
of the county. 1t is hoped another game
may be arranged between these team
during the show at Fairview Park Mex
week.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04
A Half-N Ote.
Mr. Editor .

Mr. EulIOr
1t seems to me that prospective an
alyss of the vote for Representative to
the Legislature in this town at this time
would be in order.
1t will be observed by the official bal
lot published in the REPORTER, last
week, that there are four nominees for
Skowhegan's representative in the State
law making body, viz: Edward L.
Page, Republican; Jefferson Savage,
Democrat; Roland T. Patten, Socialist ;
and Edward N. Merrill, over whose
name no political designation is stated.
II is generally understood that the Dem
ocratc nominee Is DESTROYS 10 transfer
his party strength to the Socialist nomi
nee and thus, to that extent, form COM
bination against the Republican nominee.
This would have the effect to place Mr..
Patten second in the race. The Republi-
can vote would then be divided between
Mr.. Page, the caucus nominee, and Mr..
Merrill, nominated by petition of voters
The election is by plurality vote, there.
fore, according to my calculation, every
Republican vote diverted from Mr.. Page
TO Mr.. Merrill is equivalent TO haIf-vote
for the Socialist nominee.
Mr.. Page represented our town in Au-
gnsta in 1901, serving on important com
mittees and in the next legislature will
be among the leading men of the House,
member of the majority party of the
Legislature, and as such will have
weight In the interest of his constituents.
am sure Skowhegan Republicans will
not feel like voting half-vote for any
one when they can have their votes
count the full Republican strength by
voting for Mr.. Page.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
Narrowly Escapes Death-Secret
Service Agent Craig Killed

President Roosevelt escaped a tragic
death by only few feet in a collision
between his carriage and an electric
street car in Pittsield, Mass, yesterday,
while one of his most trusted guards.
Secret Service Agent VIM. Craig, was
instantly killed and David j. Pratt of
Dalton, who was guiding the horses at
tached to the vehicle, was seriously in
jured
President Roosevelt himself was badly
shaken up but received only a slight
facial bruise. Secretary Cortelyou, who
occupied seat directly opposite the
chief Exc 'utive in the landeau, sustained
a minor wound 10 the back of the head.
and Governor Crane, who sat beside the
President, extricated himself from the
wreck practically without scratch.
Tue carriage was demolished by the
impact of the rapidly moving car and
the wheel horse on the side nearest the
car was killed outright. The crew and
passengers of the street car escaped in
jury.
The president and party were driving
from Pittsfield to Lennox through south
street, and the catastrophy Occurred in
the view Of hundreds
The carriage was upset in the twink
ling of an eye and one horse fell dead on
the tracks. The other three powerful
grays attached to the vehicle started to
run and, dragged by them and pushed
by the force of the car, the wrecked car
rage was moved 80 or 40 feet.
President Roosevelt, Gov. Crane and
Sec. Cortelyou were thrown together in
the bottom of their carriage Almost
instantly score of men jumped to the
heads of the frightened horses and stop
ped their further progress. Gov. Crane
was the first to get to his feet and es-
capped entirely unhurt. He turned i'm
mediately to the President and helped
the latter to arise and toe ether they
assisted Sec. Cortelyou.
The Presidents lip was cut and blood
was flowing from the wound. His
clothing was much disarranged and be
was severely shaken up. Sec. Cortel-
you had severe wound in the back of
the head from which blood was flowing
freely.
The motorman and conductor of the
car were arrested. The responsibility
of the accident seems to have been with
| them.
1t is indeed fortunate that there were
no more fatalities from the collision.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04
Republican Speakers.

Republican Campaign Speakers have
been assigned in Somerset towns, as
follows:
GEORGE w. COVER of skowhegan,
WILL SPEAK AT
NO. AN5ON,. ....'fr1osy' oept
WARREN @. PHILBRoOK of waterville,
WILL SPEAK AT
sMITHFIELD,. 80. Saturday Evening, Sept.
THOMAS LEIGH of Augusta,
WILL SPEAK AT
NO. ANSoN,. ...FridAy evening" sept
HON. L. T. CARLETON of winthrop,
WILL SPEAK AT
HARTLAND, ......,......... SATURDAY oept'
HON. SAMUEL L. POWERS, of Mass,
WILL SPEAK AT
sKowHE3AN,...." Friday Evening" sept'o
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04
The Vermont Election.

There was no choice of Governor in
Vermont, Tuesday. Mccullough, the
Republican nominee lead Clement, the
anti prohibition bolter by few thous-
and votes and the Democratic nominee
received enough votes to prevent cleo
tions as majority is required.
The general assembly, which Is usual
ly made up OF GAG repi esentatives and 80
senators, will be made up as follows, &C.
cording to the latest returns: Represen-
tatives elected-Republican ZIG, Demo
Gratis 30, High License %, Labor l, Thu
Senate Is overwhelmingly Republican.
1t Is understood that for the most par
the members of the legislature will vote
for Mccullough for Governor, although
they will vote for high license with re.
ferendum law attached.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04

We notice that in report of a speech
of Hon. j. Il. Manley at Poland he is
made to say that "the prohibitory law
makes hypocrites of us ALL" We don't
believe he ever said it, but If he did
that does not make it fact Statutes
do not make hypocrites. II man is
that sort of character 1t is because OF
Inherent iniquity. Conditions may have
something to do in the development OF
hypocrisy but they do not create hypo-
critics. A license law or local option
law would develop as many hypocrites
and good many more drunkards in
Maine than our present law.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04

The 23d annual campmeeting Of the
Madison Spiritual Association will be
held at Lakewood, Madison Center, be-
ginning, Friday, Sept. 5 and closing Sun
day, Sept. 14th. Among the speakers
engaged for the meeting are j. W. Col
vile, Rev. F. A. Wiggin, Rev. II. d.
Barrett, Mrs. Mary Pepper, Sadie j.
Clifford, Carrie e. s. living and Prof.
A. J. Maxhsm. Special trains are ex-
pected to be run Sept. IA, over Somerset
and Maine Central railroads.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04

The result of the election in Vermont,
held on Tuesday last has no significance
80 far as national issues are concerned.
The anti-prohibition element of the Re-
publican party, with no excuse for Its
action, bolted the party nominee for Gov
ernor, causing split and succeeded In
preventing an election by the people.
That Is about all there Is to It. Republi-
cans elected the two congressman as
usual and the legislature Is overwhelm-
ingly Republican and will elect Repub-
lican Governor.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04

This Is our last issue before election
and we take this opportunity to urge all
Republicans to come to the polls and
vote. The ticket is good one, made up
OF able men of affairs, most of them hav'
ing had experience in the work OF the
offices for which they have been named
by Republican conventions, and the
ticket is entitled to the support of Re-
publicans as whole and in detail.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04
ROOSEVELT ON LABOR.
COMMENDS ORGANIZATION BUT WARNS
AGAINST SOCIALISM,

EAST NoRTHFELD Sept l. 1929
where necessary them by legislation
meet them by combination bearing
this
such associations something
cumstances let self
was the of President Rooseve
at Rutland substance
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04

Senator Platt of New York says the
coal strike will be settled next week or
the week after. 1t is sincerely hoped
be knows whereof he affirms. He gen.
orally does and is not inclined to talk at
random. He intimates that the settle
ment will be satisfactory to both Sides
This is also very desirable condition.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04

Rev. Frederick o. MacCartney of
Massachusetts, and Roland T. Patten,
will speak for the Socialist party In
Coburn Hall, Saturday evening.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04

Skowhegan's first observance of Labor
Day was an event worthy of our
town and of the labor organize
tons under whose auspices the celebra-
ton was held. The procession was a
grand one, and few towns, the size of
Skowhegan, could make 80 good ashow-
ing of representatives of labor unions
and other organizations. Elsewhere we
give an extended account of the inter-
esting phases of the successful celebra-
4ion
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04

The rank Of esquire was conferred
upon one candidate at their castle hall
by Skowhegsn Lodge, K. of P, Thurs
day evening last.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04

Election on Monday next is one of
more than local or State import. Names
vote will have an effect upon that in
November States. Our vote should en-
phatically endorse the administration of
President Roosevelt. The one way to
do this Is to give Gov. Hill a large ma
iority. Republicans of Somerset should
turn out to a NJ an and give the Republi-
can ticket the largest support possible.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04

Be sure and get to the polls early,
Monday. They are open from 8 O'Clock,
a. m. to O'Clock p. m.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04

Stops the Cough and works on the Cold
Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cures cold
in one day. No Cure no Pay. Price Is cents
The Somerset reporter., 1902-09-04
8 WHvr-

THIS signature is on every box OF the genuine
Laxative BrOmO=Quinine Tablets