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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11

Americans will have to look after
their laurels for rapid work in convert.
Ing growing trees into printed news
papers. A trial was recently made in
Austria to decide in how short space
of time living trees could be converted
into newspapers. At Essential, at 1876
in the morning, three trees were sawn
down; at 934, the wood having been
stripped of bark, cut up converted into
pulp, became paper and passed from the
factory to the press, whence the first
printed and folded copy was issued at
10 o'clock. SO that in 145 minutes the
tree had become newspapers. 1t was
not, however, an achievement of impor-
lance. For practical purposes it makes
no difference whether it takes two
hours or twenty to convert growing
trees into printed pages.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11
w. &. L. U.

The State Convention of the W. c. T.
Il. will be held in Watervlle next week,
Sept. 1G, II and Is. The first public
session will be, Tuesday evening, when
addresses of welcome and responses will
be given. Mrs. l.. NJ. y. Stevens. Nation
al Pres; Miss Annie A. Gordan, vice
pres; Mrs. Clara Hoffman, recording
secretary Of the national W. c. 7. L.
and many others will participate In the
meetings. The convention promises Ia
be of unusual interest in view of the
national convention TO be held In Port.
land October l7-22
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11

In Skowhegan on Monday in making
the count, Ga ballots were rejected as de-
fective because of carelessness in mark
ing or in using stickers to vote split
ticket. Probably two-thirds of these
were Republican ballots. In the whole
county there must have been several
hundred of these rejected ballots and
this had the effect to reduce the Repub-
lican plurality considerably, perhaps 100.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11

President Roosevelt accepts with
much pleasure the invitation extended
to him by National Commander Ter
rance to review the G. A. r. parade at
Washington, October Sth, and assures
him the compliment of an Invitation to
this is highly appreciated. Veterans
admire courage in any man, high or low,
and the President is not lacking in this
truly admirable qualification of the true
soldier,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11

Before election Skowhegan Republi-
cans estimated the Socialist vote at fully
$50, but 1t fell just 100 short of this esti-
mate. The activity of the Socialists in
this town and Madison was phenomenal
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11

One thousand Somerset Republicans,
more or less, voted for A. II. Lang, the
Democratic candidate for sheriff, instead
Of F. L. Harding, the Republican candi-
date, simply because they believed Mr..
Lang would enforce the provisions OF
the prohibitory law better than Mr..
Harding. To our mind Republican Off
Gals have been remiss in enforcing this
statute, as we have said many times be-
lore. Republicans should have organic
ed to remedy this, inside party lines, bur
they chose to do it at the polls, and to do
1t this year when Mr.. Harding was the
man in position TO be hurt. Aside from
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11

The importation of anthracite coal
from England to supply the city schools
of Philadelphia with fuel for the COM
ing winter is very much like carrying
Goals to Newcastle But this will be
done, as $4,000 tons have been pur-
chased for this purpose. There will be
other importations of coal from England
and Wales but as the home market of
those countries must be supplied these
shipments must be comparatively small
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11

The large vote polled on Monday for
Republican nominees in Somerset indi-
Gates that energetic work was done by
Republican committees and workers.
The plurality on the Governor vote is
about 1900 and on most of the county
ticket it is 1900. This is large Repub-
lican lead for presidential year and
shows that Somerset is true to the Re-
publican party and principles.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11

Maine has not the usual unfortunate
distinction of having the first fatal shoot
ing accident of the season. In the Ad-
irondacks on Thursday, the 4th inst,
Maj. Charles A. Smylie, multi-million-
aire of New York was accidentally shot
and died almost instantly, by his friend,
Judge Charles B, Storrs, of Orange, N.
Y. 1t was case of installing COM
rade for deer. We sincerely hope we
may be relieved from recording the
usual number of such tragedies this
hunting season, in Maine or elsewhere.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11

Government control of trusts, and COM
pulsory arbitration between great cor
porations and their workmen upon ques-
tions affecting the veal or woe of the
public, are good theories, these times,
and lots of people are gravitating to
these views. Had this sort of arbitra-
ton been in style when the coal strike
began it would have been settled months
ago, and the country would have been
saved great trouble and millions of dol
lars loss.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11

h Our computation of the Somerset vote
this week, lacks West Forks plantation
OF being complete. 1t will be seen the
Republican lead on Governor vote is 1900
and on most other nominees on the ticket
print this tabulation verified and per-
fected.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11

the delinquency in enforcing the prohibit
tory law, common to many Maine sher-
ifs, Mr.. Harding is competent and
efficient officer, very popular with his
associates and Somerset attorneys.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11

A Republican plurality of 1900 in
Somerset county is an emphatic endorse
ment of the administrations of President
Roosevelt and Governor Hill. What
county In Maine has done betterP
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11

According to the estimate of New
one-half years to overcome the effects of
the coal strike, 80 great is the short
age of coal The 1900 tons now mined
daily is but drop in the bucket as the
five months strike has left the market
short 10, 100000 tons.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11

s. w. Gould, Esq, Democratic nomi-
nee for Governor, as expected, ran ahead
hogan. Thirty.five Republicans, more
or less, voted for him, not to support
the party but as compliment to the
man
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11

Saloon keepers run the city of Lewis
ton, Monday, said the Daily Journal, and
issued checks for drinks. They were
good for 5 cents, limited to Sept. s.
One was good for beer and two for a
whiskey. A disgrace to a Democratic
city and Republican county.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11

The reports that Premier Ssgssta
seems to be on the point of physical col
lapse will cause general regret through
out the world. He belongs to the old
guard of the worlds statesmen, and is
the only one, since Premier Salisbury's
retirement, who remains in harness.
Few statesmen of any age ever exper-
fenced so many political mutations, or
saw his own country pass through so
many couvulsions of one sort and
another. Sagasta deserves we'll of the
Spanish people.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11
Arson Quarterly Meeting.

The fall term of the Arson Q. NJ. of
the Free Baptist Church will be held at
East New Portland, Sept. l7th and IS h,
commencing w dnesday, Sept. l., at 10
O'Clock a. m. Several speakers from
abroad are expected, and full attend
anee is desired. All are cordially in
yited.
l.. HUTCHINs Clerk.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11

John G. Best was put to death by cleo
tricity the 9th inst, Tuesday morning,
at Charleston, Mass. State prison at H. 20
o'clock, paying the supreme penalty of
the law for the murder of George K.
Bailey of Saugus on Oct. 8, 1900.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11

The Lancashire, England, coal trade Is
rapidly improving in consequence of
purchases for the L. S. II is said that
orders aggregating hundreds of thous-
ands of tons, hive been placed In the
South Lancashire colliery for shipment
to various ports of the United States.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11

At a recent meeting of the committee
on teachers Of the Westbrook School
board, Ivan I. Felker of Prtstield, Me-,
WIS elected suh-master in the high school
To till the vacancy caused by the resigns
ton Of e Omer Porter.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II 1t fails to cure
Z. W. Groves signature is on each box. 25c
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11
g WXpvs

Laxative BrOmO.Quinine Tablets
the remedy that cures cold I'm one day
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11
The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

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- the space used, and the position given.
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Cards of Thanks and Resolutions of Respect
Inserted at cents per line.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
When paid in advance.
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11
WEDNESDAYS RACES.

The racing events of Wednesday in
cluded 2.20 and 35 classes. In the 20
class there were only three starters, but
never, we think, did the crowd witness a
more exciting contest for supremacy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-09-11
The Maine Election.

ENTERED AS SECOND CLASS MAIL MATTER.
The Irish standard., 1902-10-11

to declare his politics He said it was
in contradiction of the spirit of the Aus
tralian ballot law, which is secrecy.
He said that the disposition to belittle
the office of mayor was wrong The
mayor fills a responsible place. He i'm
presses his own personality on the admin
istration. He must rely on himself in the
last resort.
IF elected, shall have but one policy"
said Mr.. Hanyes, land that is summed
up in the one simple but sublime word,
duty He who is faithful to that policy
need not suffer from adverse criticism.
make no promises to any one except
this. that if elected, I shall administer
the city justly. with due regard to the
business interests of this city and to the
rights of individuals.
II do not believe in classes and class
distinctions, but I must confess SYM
pathy with the man who is striving to
make a living for himself and family,
rather than for the man who is merely
striving to increase his surplus wealth.
also believe there is distinction be-
tween the combination organized for re-
straint of trade and the combination en-
tered into for the purpose of getting an
honest living.
Mr.. Haynes closed with an appeal to
the Independent voters, and declared his
belief that they had made up their minds
to a change in the local government. He
plead for a decision on the merits of the
90
The Irish standard., 1902-10-11
A Church DESTROYED BY Fire.

The Church of the Guardian Angel
at Chaska, Mimi, was destroyed by
fire last Tuesday afternoon, the con-
fagration being the most destructive
that has ever visited the city. The
loss is $4,000, and the insurance $685.
600.
One Of the most dramatic incidents
of the afternoon was the to!ling of
the clock.
When the steeple was wrapped in
fire the old clock, which has served
the people for seventeen years, chimed
the hour of four and then tottered into
the seething abyss Of flames below.
At critical period the water in the
cistern gave out, and the destruction
of the entire block was threatened,
but quick work in moving the engine
to a new supply aver;'d this calam-
ity.
Two years ago the interior was re-
decorated by artists from st. Louis,
dnu people from Otner parts of the
country have commented on the effects
they produced.
AS a result of the steeple of the
church falling in it's direction, the res
idence of George Dutoit, banker, was
also burned. ALI the furniture was
moved, but the loss ON the residence
is practically total.
People at Carver and Shakopee wit
messed the commencement Of the fire
1rom their towns, an hurried to ex.
tend what aid they could.
The church will no doubl be rebuilt
as the congregation is in excellent
financial condition. The church was
built in 1885.
The Irish standard., 1902-10-11
BRAINERO BRIEFS.

Last Sunday night marked the close
of the mission which has been
held at st. Francis Church in this city
during the past week, the most sue
cessful mission ever conducted in
Braimerd. The results were indeed
gratifying to the missionary Fathers
as well as to Father Lynch, as great
many people We're brought back to
receive the blessings OF the church
who could not have been reached in
any other way. The convincing elo-
quence of Father Rober. who con-
Quoted the services, removed all doubt
from the minds of even the lamest
Catholics in regard to their duty to
God and church. Everywhere and on
every hand throughout the city his
sermons We're discussed by all classes.
He was assisted by Father Simon and
Father Hayden. About one thousand
people were present at the solemn
closing services on Sunday.
Richard J. Connolly, vice-president
of Division No. 4 A. o. H., of St. Paul,
who has been employed by Dan Clark
for the past five or six months in the
capacity of undertaken, has resigned
his position and gone to Minneapolis
to accept a similar position with j.
NJ. Gleason. "Dick," during his short
stay here, has created a large circle
of friends who felt very sorry to see
him go.
On Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock
solemn requiem mass was sung at st.
Francis Church over the remains of the
late George O'Domell, brought to this
city from Virginia City, where he was
killed and completely cut I'M two Sat
'mday morning while ..raking. The
relatives Of the deceased from James
town, Mandan and otleN points south
and west We're preseny at the funeral,
and a delegation froE the laecal boiler
makers union also turned Skut. The
funeral was really unte. ttle aus
pieces of the boilermakers Union of
which deceased was n member. He
was a brother of Mrs. L. =. Canaan Of
this city. Many friends of the family
extend sympathy jul their bereave-
ment
The A. o. H. CT this city at a regular
meeting held on Sunday, Oct. 5, elect
ed their county president fer the COM
ing two years. They showed their ap-
probation of hard and faithful work
in behalf of the order by comforting
the holloas of that Jffice on one of
their star members, Henry p. Dunn.
John Boyle, Who has been absent
for some time, has returned from st.
Paul where lie had been receiving
treatment for his eyes.
}. J. N.
The Irish standard., 1902-10-11

In an eloquent speech for Loren
Fletcher in this city last Saturday
night, Frank NJ. Nye said: This dis
trict wants to return a man to the
halls of Congress who will be there to
uphold the president" Orator Nye ia
correct. John Lind will upheld the
president ON Cuban reciprocity and
the trusts. Loren Fletcher will not
He opposed the president in eyery-
thing last session. Therefore this dis
trict will send John Lind by a rous-
ing majority and will keep "Uncla
Loren" at home.
The Irish standard., 1902-10-11

Total ........ .9.dS6.70S $4,000. sos, DOS, $50
1t is an admitted fact the world over
that in the iron and steel industry. by
reason of our abundance and cheapness
of iron ore. and our facilities for cheap
transportation between the mines and the
mills, we can produce iron and steel
cheaper than any other nation in the
world. In view of this ask, Is it safe,
is it statesmanlike. to allow this tariff
to stand unchanged serving no other
purpose than that Of affording monopoly?
1t Is true that the president said that the
tariff does not help the trusts. But it
Is evident from the Illustrations that he
cities to this proposition. that he has given
this side of the question but little con-
sideration He mentions the anthracite
coal trust as a prosperous one without
the aid of protection. In this he is mis-
taken. The present tariff law was so
cunningly drawn that while. on the face
of it, it admits anthracite coal free Of
duty. the chemical composition prescribed
for the coal put on the free list is such
that it is possessed by no Goals outside
the anthracite region Of Pennsylvania.
The Irish standard., 1902-10-11

price of like commodities with our tariff
added 1t dictates prices and terms and
conditions under which those manufac-
turers depending upon it for raw mate
rial shall do business. They must buy
only of it. They must ship only over it's
railroads and finance their accounts only
in it's banks. Often they are required to
sell their finished products at maximum
prices fixed by the trust
The Irish standard., 1902-10-11

earnestly ana WITH the determination that
inspired Theodore Roosevelt to deeds of
courage on San Juan hill and as governor
of New York. and l believe that they will
give him membership in the house of
representatives that will revive and sus-
tain that courage and stand by him on
every efficient measure that he NAV pro-
pose for their relief.
Senate Rejects Publicity Bill.
Publicity Is we'll and good so far as 1t
goes. But to look for any substantial re-
lief from that source at this time is fu-
tile. The United States Steel corporation
already makes and publishes Its financial
statements. To have those statements
verified by a public official might send ur
the prices of it's stock some points, but
how 1t would help the consumer canno,
conceive. More extended publicity-rea
publicity-that would be OF service
to the congress and to the PEG.
pie. the republican leaders in the senate
have already decided against. At the last
session of the present congress a bill was
passed making the census office perman.
ent. The sole office and object of that bu
reau is to obtain and compile informa tior
regarding the population, the industries
finances and business Of the country Or
Feb 18th, last. when the bill was pending
Senator Du Boise, of Idaho, in harmon,
with the Recommendation Of the presiden,
10 congress, offered an amendment to the
census bill, as follows:
10 enable the director of the census to per.
FORM the duties pre- scrbed by this section. true
and accurate reports shall be made to him an.
nually by all corporations engaged In manufac.
turing. which reports shall state in detail the
nature or the business different lines OF bust.
ness, II there be more than one. conducted by
such corporation; the number OF factories or
estaoiishinents owned controlled by 1t; the
precise character of the business conducted ut
each factory or establishment, and the gross
receipts of such business; the amount OF canitnl
stock, and the proportion OF which has been
rnily paid up; the surplus. the operating ex.
pehses, wages, taxes, both national and state,
together with detailed statements as to the
quantity of Its product or products sold for ex.
port; the prices per unit obtained therefor; the
rebates, II any, allowed upon products sold for
export and the prices charged to dealers In the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-13
FIDELITY MUTUAL AID Assn.

Home Office San Francisco. Calf. G. w.
Nevin,. Presidents j. Ia. M. ~Shetterley,
Secretary. Incorporated Oct. 20 1883
Commenced business Oct. 20, 1883. .Attor.
ney to Accept Service in Minnesota. In
sHrance Commissioner.
Net assets. Dec. 81 previous year $2s,7S So
\ INCOME DURING 1901.
Membership feespswtthi appIica-
Annual dues and expense assess
ments or premiums, q and last So
part OF O......alo.. ....... 64,2S2 80
=, Total paid by members -. $64, ss9. 80
Total income ....%........ $s4, 1914. 80
DISBURSEMENTS DURING 1901.
Specific benefit claims, including
lnStallments, paid -....... 81 O45 On
Temporary disability benefits and
other payments to members. - %, 755. IS
Total paid. to members .....s. s24.S0O. Go
Cen missions, salaries and ex-
. pepseS of agents and collectors SIG. $50. 81
Salaries Of officers and employees II, 4O3. IS
All other disbursements -. ...>1 II, 675. 03
Total disbursements s64 ais. ee
Excess of income over disburse-
lnebIs 49, $4S5. So
ASSETS.
Value. of real estate, bonds and
stocks owned ............. 81 1919 20
Mortgage and collateral loans 2S3 N
Cash in Office and in bank -. q. $50 SO
SPECIFIC benefit assessments to
become due ...............,....s 1sOs. 16
Total admitted assets 49,. S24 ogg. Sc
Assets not admitted ............. s1.776. 80
LIABILITIES.
Claims unadjusted and reported. 81, sos. 16
Total actual liabilities 49,. 81, 6O3. 16
Balance to protect contracts. :. s22, 1876. 80
EXHIBIT OF CERTIFICATES OR POL
ICIES, BUSINESS OF 1901.
Total Business
In force Dec. 81 (begin-
ming of year, ....... 3,S51 81. a52 0eo 40
Written during the year 6.939 7057, 500. 90
Total ..........;..s;.... 1850 $11, 3Oe. 5o3. 90
Ceased during thety ea1a 6.775. SIG. $50 5o0 "a
In force Dee. 81 tend Of
year, ....>...... Ais 1927, O0O. 90
Claims incurred curing
the year ....,3! 1913 24,S0O. G5
Total 49,. 33....,.;. 1,218 $24,S0o. 65
Claims settled during tie
year 49,. ............. 1918 "a 200 65
Terminated by death or 0VO' %
specific benefit during
year -. Z 1,O45. 90
Business in Minnesota
n
In force Dec. 81 9begin- Aiiio UNI
1T Ming of year, ... \. 26 $34.50o.Oo
"rlt'en during the year 1877 205, 500. co
Total ,.........;..,... 228 $24o,oOo. %
Ceased &c fd during the year.. 1873 129,eoo. 90
YEAR, 800 ..-...:,...,.. 80 $11l,OOO %
Claims incurred during
year .............i &C.,. - S1S9. rs
Total ....... 2. ....s SEQ =
Claims settled during the
year ............ 1Sq TX
Received from members in Mime
sofa during the year. .......... S779. Il
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-13
CONTRACT WORK.
Curb and Boulevard Avon street

Curb and Boulevard Avon street
Office Of the
Board of Public Works,
City of st. Paul, Mimi, Feb. g. 1902.
Sealed bids will be received by the
Board of Public Works, in and for the
corporation of the City of st. Paul, Mill
nesota. at their Office in said city, until
p, m. on the 24th day of February, A.
d. 1902. for the curbing. filing and sod
ding Of Avon street from Osceola avenue
to Marshall avenue in said city accord
ing to plans and specifications on file
in the Office Of said Board.
A bond with at least two (2) sureties In
a sum of at least twenty (20) per cent
or a certified check on a bank Of ST.
Paul, in sum of at least ten d0) per
cent of the gross amount bid, must ac-
company each bid Said check shall be
made payable to the Clerk of said Board
The said Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
f. o. HAMMER,
President
Official: c. H. BRONSON,
Clerk Board of Public Works
Feb. u-19Q2-10&
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-13
BUSINESS IN MINNESOTA IN 1901
State of Minnesota,
Department of InSura

oIdI6 OF MInneSOta,
Department of Insurance,
st. Paul, Feb T. 1902
whereas, the German Insurance. Com
pany, a corporation organized under tie
Jaws Jaws OF Illinois, has fully complied with
relative to the admission and AUTHORIZE
tlon OF insurance companies of it's class.
NOW, therefore. I, the undersigned. In
surance Commissioner, do hereby empow-
company to transact it's appropriate
business of Fire insurance in the State
81 q Minnesota, according to the laws there
A. d. 1903 unless said authority he re-
voked Or otherwise legally terminated
In testimony whereof, l have hereunto
set my hand and affixed my Official seal
4t 81, Paul, this 18th day of February. A.
ELMER H. DEARTH.
insurance Commissioner