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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19
At w asiiingtOn.

The Senate, on Thursday agreed to
vote on the Colum bian canal 'reaty on
Tuesday. The amendment of the treaty
were to be considered Monday
The Senate committee on foreign
relations Thursday, authorized a favor
able report on the Cuban reciprocity
treaty with an amendment similar to
that recommended IN connection with
other reciprocity treaties providing that
the treaty shall not take effect until
approved by the House of Representa-
tives as we'll as by the Senate.
At the suggestion of Senator Clay. the
Senate committee, Friday, postponed
action on the nomination of DR.. William
Crum, to be collector of the port &C
Charleston, S. c., until today.
Secretary Shaw left Washington, Fri
day, for Beaumont, Texas, New Orleans
and Atlanta. He will be gone about ten
days. Before leaving he authorized a
denial of all rumors of his intention to
purchase bonds or to increase deposits
with national banks.
The board of construction of the navy
department, Friday, finally decided that
the three new 10, 600 ton battleships au
thorized by the naval appropriation bill
shall be identical with the Connecticut
and Louisiana types as to armor and
armament, the only difference being
that the upper portion of the belt armor
which is IL inches on these two ships,
shall be 10 inches on the new vessels and
that the structure armor shall be in
creased from six to seven inches.
The Panama canal treaty WAS ratified
Friday, by vote of IS 3.
Lieut.. David j. Gilmer, colored sol.
der of Washington, has been commits.
stoned by the President second lieu.
tenant in the Philippine scouts.
News of revolution in Uruguay was
conveyed to the State department, Tues
day, in a dispatch from United States
Consul Swan at Montevideo, as follows;
"Montevido, March 17.-Revolution has
broken out. Railway destroyed. Eight
thousand men are camped outside, mar
shalling to attack the city. Revolution
is serious"
The U. S. Senate has agreed to vote
on the Cuban treaty at p. m. today.
There is no doubt of its ratification.
The Senate is expected to adjourn sine
die this afternoon.
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Somerset S j. Court.

MARCH TERN. 1903
w. PKsN WBfrKHofsE. j.. Presiding.
W.. 7. SEEKISs, Clerk.
GEORGE w. COVER County Attorney.
J A HAYDEs, stenographer.
ALBERT II. LAso, Sheriff
ARoIER GOODWIN. Messenger
DEPUTIEs: Chas. Z. Duren, Fairfield. Anon
Baker, Bingham. William +. Priest pitts
field Lewis Fish. Hartlaud: Fred Lucas. -
Albans Charles +, Yarney. Mercer George
Aver, Athens Wallace Emery, NoGth Arson:
Albert L. hHllay, North New Portland, Charles
dunbar, Madison William T. Briggs sEoxle-
gan; Orlando Bracket, Starks; Herbeu Eatou,
solon5 +. e. Holt NoridReWoek.
The March term Of the Supreme Judi
cial Court for Somerset county began at
the court house, Tuesday last, the 18th
instant, at 10 % o'clock a. m Hon. Wm.
Penn Whitehouse, associate justice, pre-
siding.
Rev. II. w Kimball, pastor Of the
Congregational church. made the open
ing prayer and Sheriff Lang made the
usual proclamations.
The grand jurors are the same as at
the last two terms, viz
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19
Somerset Town Meetings.

G- A,.L 90 ,,,
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Cts aIn -, ,, Htl1ns' 100 Ii S n.ee a.
Siet.ins' "a "vS. "a ote!line'
Ina W, n o's' 80 a'' 'al,a' e"
Moc,;ra ' snhaoi uui,eos S lanes
peTkins Chas Ross Geo " BaLar.
money voted for schools s240. other
nnTnoses s32- 20
ra,ao,,,, MI q ,,aaoo. rs-:.
q V VntonD naion n V V'tt ~" ~
In ~ V 80, = g., iSeuI Se,eos'
.ur - 'tsnu tLo 80" - l'V U1o
collector OIwin Kerry. school commit,
tee Conev \. Robinson. Rem NJ. berry
NJ G Rove. money voted for bipbways'
5000. schools S933 So. other nIIr,s,ses
S475.
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a, v a. ~ o9'' '''oi l.
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19
Church Otes.

The last quarterly conference of the
year will be held at the M. E. church on
Monday evening, March 23rd, with pre-
siding elder C. A. Souonafd in the chair.
There will be a social and business
meeting of the Young Peoples Alliance
of the Congregational church in the
vestry on Saturday evening of this week
commencing at 40.
Services at the Methodist church next
Sunday as follows: Preaching at lO45
bible school at PHO; Junior League at
3; Epworth League, subject, Christian
Education, at 6; social service with adj
dress by pastor at come and welcome.
Ii Bethany Baptist church, worship
and gospel preaching by the pastor Sun
day at 1915 a. m. Sunday school at
noon. Subject, The Crucifxion and
Burial of Jesus. Meeting of the Christ
ian Endeavor Society at six p. N. in the
church parlor. Evening worship for all
at p. m. Subject, The Pilgrims talk
with By-ends, turn aside into By-path
meadow and fall into the clutches of
Giant Despair.
At the First Baptist church on Sunday
services will be as usual. Morning wor-
ship at 10 As with sermon by the pastor
Sunday school at II, juniors at 3; gospel
praise service at 7. The time of the
Young Peoples meeting has been chang
ed from Sunday evening at to Tuesday
evening at I. Topic next Tuesday even.
ing will be, What Christ teaches about
Judging others, Matt. z 1-5. Prayer
meeting tonight at 7.30, From what, to
what Christ saves US; Eph. 2: lilo. The
regular social gathering for young men
and young ladies will be held on Mon
day evening All are cordially invited
At the Congregational church, Sun
day morning, divine worship at 1915;
preaching by the pastor, subject, "The
Christian and his Amusements = music
by the quartette; bible school at l2.05 {;
Young Peoples Alliance at six O'Clock.
AT the Congregational church Sunday
evening the pastor will give the first of
three illustrated missionary addresses
upon 1.-THE Advance of Christ into the
Heart of a great Empire" This story
of Christian missions in China will be
illustrated by large number of bril-
liantly colored slides reproduced from
photographs taken by missionaries on the
field. All are welcome.
Next Sunday at the Universalist
church there will be worship with ser
mon by the pastor at l0.45; theme,
dogma and Life;" Sunday school at
II 90; Junior union at 4 90, topic, "How
to be Good Friend" Y. P. c. L. de-
votional meeting ut p. M, subject,
How shall we keep Lent? All are well
come to these services. The music at
the morning service will be furnished by
the young peoples quartette. Rev. and
Mrs. Ball will be at home to Pensioners
and friends every Tuesday afternoon
and evening. Those who were present
at church last Sunday were delightfully."-
surprised with the improved appearance
of the auditorium caused by the new
electric lights. We now have probably
the best lighted church In town, at least
an added convenience an attraction to
the building which is much appreciated
by all.
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Resolutions of Respect

Whereas, Our Heavenly Father who
doeth all things well, hath seen fit to re-
move from our midst our much loved
and highly respected sister, Augusta
Burke, therefore
ReSolUed, That in the death of Sister
Burke this grange loses one of it's oldest,
most interested and earnest members,
one who was ever ready to help in what
ever she believed to be for good, and
foremost in doing what she could for
the upbuilding of the society, the home
and the community at large, and al
though we realize our great loss, we also
realize that our loss is her gain, and we
can only say-Thy will, o God, be done.
One heart from among us no longer shall thrill
With JOY in our gladness, or grief at our III.
But holier and dearer our memories hold
Those treasures of feeling more precious than
gold
AS a cloud of the sunset, slow melting in heaven
AS a star that is lost when the daylight is given
AS glad dream of slumber that wakens In bliss
She hath passed to the land of the holy from
this.
ResoLued, That copy of these resolu-
tions be sent to the family of Sister
Burke, and copy placed with our
grange records.
BELLE WILLIAMS,
ALICE NJ. GOODRICH,
NANCY II. WHIPPLE,
Committee ON Resolutions.
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I axatiye Bromo Ouinine
Cures Cold in One Day, Grip in ? Days
g. MAv.1. S bon. s" IS,
Skowhegau Markets.


PRICES PAID PRODUCERS
OArs-45 cts.
WooL-U uwashed, l. 20 20 cts
HIDES AND SklSs-hldes. 5as els lamb skins b
to Set calf skins. Is 10 go cts. Zach
BEASs-Hand-picked yellow eyes, S9St 70 s..
IS, zee beans. S2.5o.
BEEF-OE beef. 3 to cts
POULTRY Fowls, l0 10 is cts. Yer H.; chickens
II TO Is cts.
RoUNp Hoo Ia SITS.
TALLow-Roueh cts. pc, AZ.
BUrIEk -Flrst Qn4Ity stamped. is TO - per 10
EGGs-i u Is. ueT aot fresh.
POTATOES 60 10 = It's.
RfIAlI MARKEr.
FLoUK-Spuug whest Patent, IS. to s52s: Wiz
ter wheat pat 81 s. 10 s4.,5 inter wheat choice
si.25
81 rs per lag.
c. :. MEAS 81 per rag.
FEED MiddinEs, St.4h ,'er cw1 Chicago gluten
sack rs lbs, $500
CHOICE RRAN-Sl30 per cwt.
MINED FEkp-Sl3 per cWt.
SALT FoRk-l0c 10; by the biol 200 lbs, s9f0t
tHEEsEle per 10.
BUTrRR--20 TO 24cts per 10
EGGs-20 cts q doz fresh.
IEAS-25 Ia 60 cents per %.
COFFEE-lO to IS cents per p.
LARp-Domestie, Is cts; Pure, l3 cts I'm
pound II cts.
MoLAssEs-Pure Ponce, 4U5 pure Barbados,
80; Maple, 25c per qt Choice Cooking, 25o
SUGAR-Granuated Su -sr, best quality Is
pounds for $l00; Brown, ~ pounds for 81.
PorAToEs-75C to g 90 a bu.
Dry FIsH-Cod TO cts per IL; pollock, Sc,
ONIoNs-4c. per 10.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19
Resolutions of Respect.

Bloomfield Assembly No. %, p. S
SKOwHEGAN March 10, 1908
Whereas, the angel of death has en-
tered our order and taken from our
midst our beloved sister, Mrs. O. ID.
Dean, home has been made desolate
and chair at the family board is empty,
leaving a vacant place in the home and
hearts of the family; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That in the death of Sister
Dean, Bloomfield Assembly has lost a
faithful member, and the family loving
wife and mother.
Resolved, That we extend the bereaved
family our heartfelt sympathy, and
would commend them to the care of
Him who doeth all things well and for
the best. May we cherish a lasting
memory of the good qualities which our
dear sister possessed.
ReSolred, That our charter and altar
be draped in mourning for thirty days
from date.
Resolred, That copy of these resolu-
tions be entered on the records of this
Assembly in memory of Sister Dean, a
copy be sent to Brother o. d. Dean, and
copy to THE SOMERSET REPoRlER for
publication.
MRS. w. NJ. DONALDSON,
MRS. W. b. FLETCHER,
Mrs. F. c. DUNLAP,
Committee on Resolutions
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Now Has Money to Lend.
kansas City Journsl.)


Kansas City banks are lending money
In the New York and other Eastern
money markets. Funds are flowing from
here to the East in a steady stream, and
whereas the West was not many years
ago consistent borrower from the East
conditions are now reversed, for the local
financial institutions take care of the
Kansas City borrowers in good style and
have money to spare. Money is high
and In demand 10 New York. and firms
can get as much there now as they do
here.
Not all the banks are lending in the
East. Some prefer to keep their funds
where they can be got at quickly. But
considerable Is flowing there and yet
there seems no diminution or scarcity
here.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19
hogan Grange,

Following is the program for the
meeting of skowhegan Grange Of the
evening of March 25:
Music, choir; reading, Mrs. Georges
Bigelo~; recitation, Mrs. Eta ;. Row.
ell; pisno duet. Misses Ethel and Edith
Bernard; topic. Upon what conditions
does the farmers success depend?H led
by Alopzo smith; paper. what con-
stitutes true Patron . Mrs. Eva z.
Gage; music, arranged By Mrs. Ella j.
Benson; "Reminiscences of my trip 10
California around Cape Horn in the early
SOS, Clark E Smith topic, Legislation
for the Common People 5. F. Emer-
son; reading, Mrs. Emma Pennell; pa
per, Miss Eva NJ. Ames; reading, Dec
laration OF Purposes" A. r. Smiley /;
song, Mrs. Emma H. Duntou. Refresh
ments will be served, the following
being the dining room committee: Mr.
and Mrs. W. S. Parkman, hr. and Mrs.
c. D. Eaton, Mr.. and Mrs. ". r. MAJ
bon, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. f. Clough.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19

Different people have different ideas Of
what constitutes debt. The Democratic
officials of Missouri gave a spectacular
exhibition of burning of cancelled bonds
giving out that the State was freed from
debt. IL appears, however, according to
the well-in.formed st. Louis Globe-Dem-
ocrat, the demonstration was mockery,
for the State still owes the tidy sum of
1890, 900, which for some inexplicable
reason is ignored, on the ground that 1t
has been converted into perpetual
debt" This form of perpetuity in a
debt upon which interest must be paid
annually, is the worst style OF liability in
asmuch as you cannot lift it when you
want to. To be restricted to the pay
ment of interest is a curse to one who is
able to pay the principal and wants to
do go.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19

The movement in favor of dairy in
spection and instruction meets with wide
approval among farmers in the State.
Commissioner Gilman is already perfect
ing plans for carrying out the purposes
contemplated in the resolve appropriate
ing money for dairy inspection and In
struction. He has been in consultation
with the State Dairymen's Association
and with leading dairymen in different
parts of the state over the work needed
and the best means of reaching 1t. AS
soon as arrangements are completed ex-
perts will be put into the field to enter
upon the work.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19

In the death of Hon. Samuel F. Hum
pfrey Bangor mourns one of its strong
est and best loved citizens. He had
served the city as mayor, municipal
Judge and member of the Legislature and
was for for many years president of the
Penobscot Savings bank. He was 81
years OF age, and since 1851 he had been
valued member of the Penobscot bar,
one OF the brightest legal lights of east
ern Maine. Judge Humphrey was born
10 New Hampshire and graduated at
bowdoin College In 1S4S. He served
many years on the board OF overseers Of
the college, and for over half a century
very rarely missed Commencement or
the annual reunion of his fraternity, the
Deita Kappa Epsilon. The decease of
Judge Humphrey will be regretted by a
very wide circle of friends. He was
SCHOLARLY, courteous, and kind, gentle
man OF the old school, eminently just
out with justice ever tempered with
mercy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19

1.-THE strict enforcement of the pro-
hibitory law makes criminal business
dull at the municipal court" says the
Calais Advertiser. "Only one victim
has appeared before Judge Fowler 10
three weeks, and he was let off on condi-
ton that he would return to his home
across the line" All of which is worth
noting .-EIchange.
This is about the experience of Judge
Bachelor of the Skowhegsn Municipal
Court. Eliminate the disturbing In
fluence of poor whiskey and other In
toxicants and criminal business cannot
flourish in Maine cities or towns.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19
Letter to w. A. Pitts.
Skowhegan.

Dear Sir: There are several ways of
cheating in milk An old fastened way
is to water it. Nobody waters it now.
A better way is to take out the cream
rich milk with the cream taken out is as
good as poor milk with it's cream all in.
But we needn't go into particulars.
You don't rob your milk and your GUS
toners
Paint is as easy as milk to cheat with
Good paint is as rare as good milk; for
human nature is much the same in milk
men and paint men.
You are just and true with your milk
so are we with our paint. Devoe Lead
and Zinc is twice as good as mixed paints;
There's twice as much butter in it.
Mr.. j. T. Laid, Cheraw, 5. c., writes:
When Mr.. Evans painted his house with Devoe
Lead and Zinc, he figured on the basis of your
claim that gallon will cover 800 square feet,
two coats. He had enough left to paint three
large rooms, and was so pleased that he has used
Deyoe Lead and Zinc on two other houses.
Yours truly,
r. w. DEvoE e. Co.,
New York.
Rawles & Co. sell it.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19

The New Age, with startling head
lines, states that Republicans refuse to
trust the people," because the Maine
legislature threw down Democratic
resubmission with a dull thud. The
Age might have said the people refuse
to trust the Democratic party. They do
this habitually In Maine. There is no
real call for the pet project of Maine
emocrats-resubmiss 1t has fig
ured conspicuously in the Democratic
platform for the last three or four years,
yet the party continues to dwindle. 1t
has never been drawing card, although
worked industriously to get votes.
Members of the Legislature understood
that the people of Maine are not spelling
for resubmisslou.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19

1t was hoped that good stiff free re
low the heavy rains of last week and
give opportunity for lumbermen to con-
tinue their drawing of logs from the
yards to landings. But instead the
weather continued warm and rain fell on
Tuesday all day and part of the night,
completely stalling numbering operations
March that the prospect is dubious for
any considerable hauling to the landings
being done, and large quantities of logs
will remain on the yards until next win
ter. This is very hard on lumbermen
and the lumber business.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19
Death.

George, the infant son of Mr.. and Mrs
Norris NJ. Clough, died Tuesday, March
8, after brief illness of acute pneumo-
MIA, aged months. Funeral was held
Thursday, March 3, conducted by Rev.
W. Fl. Spencer.
Tender shepherd. Thou hast stilled
Now Thy little lambs brief weeping.
All, how peaceful pale and mild
Is his narrow bed he's sleeping
And no sigh of anguish sore
Heayes that little bosom more.
In this world of care and pain,
Lord, Thou wouldst no longer leave him
To the sunny, heavenly plain
Thou dost now with Joy receive him.
Clothed in robes of sVOtless white,
Now he dwells with Thee in light.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19

After the Senate is through with the
canal treaty the Colombia Congress has
got to tackle 1t. 1t requires a majority
vote of both houses of that Congress to
ratify it, the members to act there
upon are just being elected, and the
issue is a problem. The large money
indemnity will be strong induoement,
but on the other hand the question of
sovereignty is one regarding which the
Colombians are extremely sensitive.
The end is not in the immediate future.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19
The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.


The Penobscot lumber cut is said to
have beaten the record last winter. On
resched les, zoe, 900 feet; 81, 100000 more
than the winter before. Indications
row are that 20 per cent may be left on
the yards.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19

Postponement of the opening date
of the Worlds Fair at st. Louis. until
May, 1905, seems probable. Unwilling
ly the directors have about persuaded
themselves that another full year is
necessary to give the world beating ex-
position they have planned.
While attending town meeting Mon
day Senator Phillip Wilson of East
Newport was seized with apoplexy and
died Wednesday in this state.
The steamer Frank Jones will begin
twice a week trips from Portland TO
Jonesport, commencing April 18Th next.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19
Flaw In the Reasoning.

Mr.. and Mrs Chuckster were en-
gagged In one of their frequent argu-
ments.
"Now, Amanda, see here
Get that right, Oliver" she inter
rupted. THE proper form, as you will
see if you think a moment, is look
here"
whats the differenceW he demand
ed. You can't look without seeing,
can your
"Oh, yes, you can. Everybody says
you and look alike, but it's notori-
Gus fact that we don't see alike
Chicago Tribune.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19

The lawmakers ut the State capitol are
pushing legislation now with the pur-
pose of reaching adjournment by Thurs
day or Friday of next week. The ses-
sion has been long and lively one and
much business, largely special and pri-
vate legislation, has been enacted.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19

Penobscot lumbermen are hard people
to worst in fight in the Maine legisla-
ture. They have been there many times
and know just what to do. 1t is appar-
ent that they got all the concessions
they asked tor in the Millinocket fight
and won a substantial victory.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19
GRAND JURORS
TRAVERSE JURORS.
FIRST JURY


VIM. H. Emery, Foreman, Skowhegan.
9smuei d: Aiien' NoFridgewoek.
H., r - Cbaasa It'.slie,a'
Henry Cooley, BINGHAM.
E. o. Danforth, Madison.
II. n Flanders, Athens.
-. -; u, S'A rii y. Cahaan.
IA. Goodrich Pslrag,s
James B. Creation, Starks.
William J. Higgins, Fairfield.
SECOND JrRY.
Ghas. II; Nye, Foreman, New Portland.
g osnuA = ~ T luton p. ooi9n.
0rin F. Iibby ' d.,
G. D. Magoon, Harmony.
Palmer Merrill, skowhegan.
"a a. }: IarKef, 81 Aioans.
Iobn Wertyyartb -
Jerome b. Williams, Hartland.
John {. Williams, Arson.
l. i Wis., Madison
seftRN' hhKAkits'
+ n WV, Wllhan, Smlthheid.
~
ue'u"y forenoon was occupied IN
i"i p"hhoii'ne INC traverse jurors ana ID
assigning cases lot trlal Eases were
"s''sneu "n''i Wednesday Oh next week
! "0 p'1S1n' 'nu'o"''ons are lnal the
'oi III VIII DO sno'. one
nHons 'No oii' u 90" L lawyers prs
gu, ~ 'no opening VI oou'' were tue
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19

In the disbarment proceedings against
c. ". Hussey of Wateryille, Judge
Wiswell on Monday decided that Hussey
should be suspended for nine months
and all executions now in his hands be
cancelled.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19

Send 2sc for the REPORTER three mos.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-03-19

Rawles g. Co. sell it.