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The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25
A. o. u. w.

Rev. c. S. Cummings, sheriff of An
droscoggin county and Past Graud
Master Workman of Maine A. o. U. W.,
will deliver sermon before Skowhegan
lodge of that order and invited guests,
in the Methodist church on Sunday next
at 230 o'clock p. m.
The Norridgewock, Madison, and East
Madison lodges of the order and the
several Degree of Honor lodges con-
nected Herewith are also to be In attend
a1ce as organizations.
All members of the order are,requested
to meet In A. o. U. w. hall promptly at
Las p. NJ. and will march from there to
the church.
The lodge is In the habit of attending
church in one of the churches in town,
annually, and this is variation of the
custom. In this case they furnish the
minister, a prominent member of the
order. A large attendance is expected
as there will be much. interest to hear
Rev. Mr.. Cummings.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25
SkOwhegan Markets.
PRICES PAID PRODUCERS.


OATs-5O cts.
Wool Unwashed. Is 10 % cts.
HIDES AND SKISs-hldes. E cts lamb sSinH IS
to 75cts calf skins. 25 To % cts. Zach.
BEANs-Handpi yellow eyes s. 81 20 81
pea beans $3.50.
BEEF-ON beef : to sets,
PoULrRY-fowls,l 10 II Is cts. per H.; chickeot
u to Is cts.
RoUNp HoG-7ia cts.
TALLOw-Rough cts, re, 10.
kUrrER-k1rst quaary STAMPED, is to 1Sper e
GGs-l9,ts. Yer dog fresh.
POTATOEs--5C . 20 Ito cts.
RETAIL MARKET.
FLovR--SpruC wheat Patent IS. 10 SIS 25; via
tar wheat pat S4.S 20 S4.7a, Winter wheat choice
e4.2h
C6sS-el 10 per bag; meal and cracked COTE
$3.50 per haE-
{. :, MEAL-sl 60 per bag.
FEEp-Middlings, Sl.45 per cwt Chicago glutes
sack rs his, S200
CHOICE FRAN-Sl.30 per cwt.
MINED FEEp-Sl.30 per ewt
SALT PoRK-loC 10; by the bbl, Ho0Ilhs., S20.0o
CHFEsK-ls per h.
BUrTER-lS to 24Cts. per 10
E0Gs-20 cts a doZ fresh.
TEAS-25 to 60 cents per ~.
COFFEF-lo u IS cents per ib,
LARD-Domestic, Il cts, Pure, l. cts Com
pound, 10 cts.
MoLAssEs-Pure Ponce, 40; pure Barbados,
30; Maple 25c per qt; Choice Cooking, 25c-
SUGAR--Granulated sugar, best quality IS
pounds for 81 20; Brown. ~ pounds for 81.
PorAroK$-Rl.0e 70 Sl2o n bu.
Dry FIsH-Cod. 10 ! cts per Iii pollock, t1
ONIoNs-6c, per ID.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25
Lakewood Notes.

There is to be another excursion from
Waterville, next Sunday, accompanied
by Halls Band.
Henry Barnet and sister Miss Esther
of Albany, N. Y, were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Briggs at their
cottage several days the past week..
Fred F. Snow left, yesterday, after a
visit of several days with j. N. Smith
and family. He has position for the
summer In the Sippewisset House, Fall
mouth, Mass.
Miss Nellie Spaulding OF Boston Is
giving practical demonstration of the
value of Fruit Puddne at C. w. Days
grocery, this week, and is serving free
to all callers a delightful dessert.
The excursion from Waterville and
way stations last Sunday was we'll pat
ronized by a most orderly crowd of
people. Halls band accompanied it and
concerts by them in the afternoon were
much enjoyed.
The nightly attendance at the theatre
| is surprisingly good considering the
unfavorable weather. The present week
"The Gold King" has been presented by
the all star cast to the pleasure of all
who have seen it. AS the Gold King,
Mr.. Twomey has part that gives him a
much better opportunity to display his
powers, while Mr., and Mrs. McCord,
always funny are, 10 their Irish .charac-
ters, more so than ever, this week. Mr..
Bean as Skinfiint, although appearing
but brit fly in the first &C makes de-
cded hit both in the make up and In.
depreciation of the character.
George Washington made so much
noise in 1910 that the sound of it has
never died out and all true American
hearts have been keeping up that same
noise ever since. The Lakewood Stock
Co. will lend their aid to the spirit of '7G
drama of the Cuban War entitled tin
the Trenches" How well we all remem-
Der just a few years ago when the brave
boys In blue marched into Cuba captured
everything that they wished and freed
that little island from reign of Spanish
tyranny. And the battle of Santiago
how nobly they fought and tore down
the Spanish colOrs and planted the
Stars and Stripes; this Is one Of the
strongest scenes in the drama to be offer.
ed next week by the Stock Co. Mid the
roar of the cannon and the hail Of thou.
sands of bullets, Paul Davis, a true
boy In blue, PUSHES up the walls OF
Santiago, tears down the Spanish flag
and plants Old Glory in its place
Mr.. Neil Twomey, who every week is
endearng himself more to the patrons OF
this popular resort, will assume the role
of Paul, and Miss Winter will offer US a
new character, that Of Nadina, a Cuban
girl in love with Paul. There will be
lquite bit of comedy In the play, fur.
nished by two Irish, one Hebrew and
one negro character. All new scenery
will be built for this play and the scene
in the trenches will be an exact repro.
ducton OF where the noble boys in blue
stood when they fought so valiantly.
This will be the only war play presented
by the company this season and as they
are presenting it on the Fourth of July
week 1t will most assuredly command
considerable attention.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25

THE CAST.
Harry Meredith, Ralph Z. G. Bailey
Fred Parks, Robert X. Steward
College Chums
Mrs Huntoon, Fred's Aunt Leila Z. Fairbrother
Fanny Morrison, her niece Jessie b. Maddocks
Molle Wainwright, Fanny's friend
Aleen Clark
Muggins, Colored Servant Arthur /. Merchant
Kate, Irish Servant Helen NJ ToZier
The class numbers eighteen members,
all of whom took some part in the enter
tainment. AT the close of the exhibition,
hop in Milburn BALL was enjoyed by
the class and their invited guests, about
forty couples being present.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25
Junior Exhibition.

The annual exhibition of the Junior
class, Skowhegan High School and
Bloomfield Academy, occurred, last
evening, in Coburn Hall. The exercises
this year were in charge of Miss Eunice
Bodwell, assistant In the school, and
were of an entirely different nature from
the exhibitions in former years. The
program consisted of two parts, the first
being termed "Riley Recital" and the
second being a play, 1.-The Cool Col
legians,' the parts being taken by
members of the class.
The hall was filled with the custom
airy large audience which greets COM
mencement exercises of the school. The
program was carried through without a
slip, and In manner to do credit to
everyone participating. The success of
the entertainment is largely due to the
efforts of Miss Bodwell, who has had
entire charge of the preparation of the
program. The stage was decorated, dur
ing the first part of the entertainment,
with evergreens, ferns, and flowers.
Long streamers of orange and black, the
colors of the school, ran from the chan
delier In the center of the hall to the
four corners. Music WAS furnished by
Kendall's special orchestra, of six men,
bers, and received hearty applause.
Following is the program in detail:
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Number 20

Mrs. S !. Packard Of Greenwood.
Macs is visiting her son, Nj Ora Tack.
ard for few weeks Mrs Packard is
n her eighty fifth year.
Chester Hussey is at work at Lake
wood fof lew weeks.
The large crew Of men sent down frou
NJ river succeeded II getting a hole
through lie big am Of logs a. the rail
Dad bridge after putting Ia several days
u good hard work. a large number of
.oes are sill eft Oh either side Of the
fiYer which vii. be worked out slowly
~ the local crew Who are keeping the
channel clear
Nrs. : K. Fuller returned from Pree-
dom asst week. where she las been visit
ing friends for a few weeks.
Ar. FLANDERS Of Gardiner has parchas-
ed the lockwood pace on tie north
SIDE Ut Tie river. and moved thereon.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25

It appears that Cuba bought less goods
in value from us during the year 1902,
than during the year 1901. The value of
imports for 1902 was S60,574, 800, of
which s25, 243, 200 came from the Uuited
States, decrease of 81, 1886, 900 from the
figures of 1901. The total exports from
Cuba for 1902 were valued at $74, 329, 000
of which the United States took 70 per
cent. England 8, Germany 6, Spain 2,
and France l.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25

King Peter entered his capital. We'd
nesday, and was received with much ap-
parent enthusiasm by the populace. The
only foreign representatives, who partici.
pated in the reception Of the King were
the Russian minister, Tcharykoff, and
the Austrian minister, Herr Dumba.
Between his own army and the repre-
sentatives of foreign countries, he has a
hard task before him, and may lose both
bis crown and his head.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25
IaT0Iie

Mrs k=yekah Ho.aay died Sunday at
the age Of > The cause Of Der death
was a gradual decline as Of old age. Mrs.
Holway has always lived 10 Larone and
vicinity and was good conscientious
Christian woman, content to make home
for her little family, Of whom she leaves
husband, Leonard. and two children,
both married and living in Larone. All
were with her in her last illness. The
burial services were held Wednesday, the
24,h with Rev. Mr.. Haywood officiating.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25

The husband seeminAl y has few privi-
leges that the heartless Postoffice depart
ment at Washington are inclined to
respect. A ruling has been promulgated
recently as follows: ga husband has
no right to receive the mail addressed to
bis wife against her wishes. AS to the
children, the father has the prior right
to receive it unless there be some partic-
uar circumstances In the case which the
department might take into consider
alton on statement of the facts being
presented"
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25

Very successful and interesting COM
mepeement exercises were held at Bow
dom and Bates colleges, this week with
large attendance, despite unfavo rable
weather. The exercises in Colby were
modified somewhat because of the recent
trouble there, brief ACCOUNT of which
is given elsewhere. The commencement
al the University of Maine occurred a
week earlier. Maine colleges are doing
good work for education.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25

Colonial Secretary Chamberlain g pre-
ferential tariff proposition is not to &c
by default. A public meeting of CON-
mercial men held In London last week
passed a resolution In favor of 1t. There
was small minority against the reeolu.
ton. Chamberlain delivered speech al
banquet given him by the Corona clut
in which, while throwing no fresh light
on the governments intentions, he left
no doubt regarding his own conviction
Of the ultimate triumph Of his colonia
and imperial programme. He is going
to make his best fight, for his pet pro-
ject.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25
RenfreW-Huff.

On June 10Th, very pleasant wed
ing occurred at the home Of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l. NJ. Huff, Well
ington, Me, when their daughter, Miss
Edith D. Huff and Rev. James Renfrew
were united in marriage by Rev. Walter
Aldrich, assisted by Rev. James F. Tay-
Tor. The bride is graduate from
Pennington and is one Of Wellington's
most popular teachers. The groom is 4
native Of Rhode Island, very earnest
and popular speaker, and has made
many friends here. They 60 this week
to their new home that is waiting them
in Rhode Island and will be followed by
he best wishes If their many friends
for long and happy welded life.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25

R. G. Dun & Co.'S. Weekly review of
last week states that better crop pros
poets enliven the whole business situa-
ton. Railway earnings thus far report
ed for June exceed 1901 by ID 8 per cent.
At the cotton mills there is fair cur
rent activity, although spinners whose
stock of raw material are low have not
only ceased to seek business for future
delivery, but refuse to consider propo-
Sitons, or else place their figures at a
prohibitive position. Lower grades of
light weight woolens for next spring
have been opened at advances of n to
cents yard. Foreign trade is remark
ably well maintained, considering the
factors that operate against 1t.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25

Postmaster General Payne has done
large amount of talking since he has
been engaged in the investigation OF
Affairs of his department. To be sure
ne has occupied trying position and
difficulties came thick and fast. 1t
would seem there was enough for him
attend to without making unnecessary
Talk which only augmented his Difficult.
tbs. This appears to be a weakness OF
men In great places and even of men
who have been great In places. A con-
spcuous instance of this kind is the re-
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25

The Portland Advertiser very properly
states that one of the best advertise
ments for any city is clean streets. This
is very true and 1t is applicable to towns
as we'll as cities. One of the attractions
of Skowhegan is the condition of clean.
Illness prevailing on the streets, walks
and parks. or course there may be op-
portunity for Improvement but few
towns do as we'll as our own in this par
ticular, much to the credit of those In
authority.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25

This country's foreign commerce,
owing to large increase in imports fol-
the year ending June 80, will be the
largest In the countrys history. II
June's figures equal those of last year
the imports will aggregate $1,012 900
900, IL per cent above any previous
years record. The exports for the same
time will aggregate 81, 1000, 900, OF
about S402, 100000 more than the i'm.
ports. An aggregate total trade is here
Indicated of 81, 426, 0OO,O 900, as against 9
total of 80, 2S5, 900, 900 last year.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25

Portland proposes to keep up with the
procession in the matter of apparatus
for lighting fires. A new horseless
engine has recently been put in commits
sion that with due pressure will throw
one and three-fourths stream 300 feet.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25

The Boston Herald to limited extent
takes up the cudgel for Servian revolu-
ton and provisional government.
"When before says the Herald has an
army revolutionized government In
order to create less arbitrary and op-
p.essiye form of government? The
work of the provisional government
which was placed In power by the army,
and is sustained by the army pending
the arrival of the new King, has been
in the direction Of liberalism apparently.
The old and freer constitution has been
re-established as the controlling law, in
stead of later amended ones, depriving
the people Of rights in order to enhance
the absolution of the crown. Commonly
the army is the tool of a tyrant or usur-
per who aims at the overthrow of liberal
institutions, and the establishment of
absolution in place of constitutional mon
archy or of a monarchy In place of a
republic. So far as appears, however,
say what we may about the method, the
army in this instance seems to have acted
10 behalf of the peoples emancipation
from a mean and intoleraole tyrant."
There is something In this. One thing
is certain. If there was to be change,
improvement must ensuo, The deposed
government was about as wretched an
affair as could exist.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS: The FOX
lowing are the real estate transfers re-
Gently recorded in the county registry:
Skowhegan-R. F. Mcclure to Chas.
A. Mcclure, 100; A II. Weston ct al
to NJ. y S. Clarke. sl.00; Galen Kncaid
to Frank Murray, sl00.
Fairield-J. H. Smith to c. NJ. Pierce,
s1.00; Chas. F. Packard to Maud Il
Sheaff, sl.00; John Murray to Eddie and
Geo. Murray, Sl00; Addie C. Yickery
to Albert Jewell, $500.
Big W.-M. P. Goliath to A. j. Dud-
ley, $3.50.
Pittsfela-Fred and Frank Bryant to
A. H. Pushor, sl400 X. q. kieber 70
Elizabeth kieber, S1.00; Ssrepta Taylor
10 A. P. MeMaster. $1,000.
Madison-C. W. Greene to c. F. Jones,
SIS 90.
mbridge-Clarissa y. Austin to E.
C. Bean ct al. $500. E. c. and Mary E.
Bean to Lafayette Bridge, 1880.
Canaan-Cora E. and G. ". Howard
to Abbe Buzzell, $3.50; 5, c, Burrill to
E. S. Damon, 5000.
The Forks-C. S. Durgin to W. B
Whortf, S100.
Jackman-Ellen NJ. Clark to Il. &.
Armstrong, $500.
Stsrks-B. F. Yeaton to H. A. { B.
F. Yeaton, $1,000; Llewellyn Brown to
B. F. Yeston, $3.50.
New PortlsnG-W. 5. Loveioy to A.
6. Winter, Sl.00.
Mercer-Chas. Mcdonald To Chas
McDouald [son), $500.
Harmony-Mary Bagley to Olive G.
Bunker, Sl00.
Caratunk-Jsmes Mcclure to MSbe
c. Smith. Sl200
Cornville-Truman Fletcher to NJ. D.
Goodrdge, S400.
Embden-B. F. Moul,on u E. C.
Andrews, SIS.
Smithheld--J. L. Harlow 10 y, J.
Harlow, 81 90,
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Tuaptv-Eva cents f,are for Tho pfu0p--
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25

cent interview submitted to by Ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland, which he says was not
an interview and in which he represents
that the wicked newspaper correspon-
dent misrepresents him. The trouble Is,
conversation looks different when it gets
into cold print. Black and white stand
out in bold relief. The combination, of
white newspaper and black ink throws
up into strong light the running COM
ments of statesmen, causing them TO
have difficulty even in recognizing the
product of their own brain tissue. 1t Is
unusual to experience sorrow for saying
too little, but too much talking is a
frequent cause of regret and chagrin.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25
CONGREGATIONAL,

at 10. 45 q. M, followed by Sunday
school. Christian Endeavor meeting at
6 p. m.
CONGREGATIONAL,
Morning worship, Sunday at 10.45.
Preaching by the pastor, subject, Goods
Justice audi His Love-" Special music
school OF the church at 1905, with
classes for all. Junior. Endeavor Society
at four O'Clock. Young Peoples Alliance
at six o'clock. There will be no evening
service at the church on account of the
Union Temperance meeting In Coburn
Hall.
July 2nd the church will hold a picnic
supper and service of song and PRAYER
at the Pines. The ladies will go the
Pines in the afternoon, the gentlemen
arriving on the 30 car, when supper
will be served, followed by a prayer
meeting on the river-bank at sunset. II
is expected that the Norridgewoek
church will unite in this service.
The ladies of the Working League to
the number Of fifty went to the Pines
for their regular meeting last Monday,
and had picnic supper.
UNIvERsALIsT.
All the services next Sunday will be
devoted especially TO the interests OF the
children. Morning service with sermon
at 10 As; Sunday School at II m; Junior
Y. p. c. U. at 4 80; subject: "Why do
We Have Rulers and Laws
At p. m. the Juniors will give their
first concert. They will be assisted by
members of the Sunday School and the
choir In presenting the special service
entitled "Cooling Streams" which is
composed mainly of musical selections.
FIRST BAPTIST.
At the First Baptist church on Sunday
morning there will be worship at 1915
with sermon by the pastor upon the
theme Retrospect and Prospect" Sing
ing by the choir led by Mrs. Phio
Steward. Sunday school at Il, Juniors
at ;. Evening service omitted on ac-
count of Union meeting in Coburn Hall.
G. A. X. HALL.
There will be Seventh Day Adventist
services at G.. A. r. Hall, Skowhegau,
every Sunday afternoon and evening at
2 80 and o'clock, conducted by Rev.
P. b. Osborne. Public cordially invited.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25

After a somewhat exciting contest, the
voters of Augusta on Monday, l4l6 to
209, voted to accept the enabling act of
the last legislature to establish a water
distrlclfor this city.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25

Some 60 members of the Maine Press
Association are on their annual excursion
this week. Rockland is their head
quarters. Thomaston, Camden, and
Belfast are on the itinerary Of the party,
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25

Stops the Cough and works OF the Cold
Rxstive Bromo. Quinine Tablets cures cod
n one dsv. No Cure. no Pay. Price IS cent?
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25
Church Notes.
BETHANY.

Public worship as usual next Sunday
at l045 q. M, followed by Sunday
school. Christian Endeavor meeting at
D. m.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25
PAKT l..
Music.

RILEY RECITAL,
Jes Line to Riley, Floyd G.. Nye
The Hoosier Poet, Lila V. Howes
Thot's fer the Discouraged Farmer,
Walter S. Merrill
The Old Man and Jim, Maurice P. Merrill
Song, Summer Fancies' Misses Maddocks
Tozler, Bussey, Brown, Allen, Esterbrook
knee-Deep in June, Benjamin B. Fogler
Tod, Minnie X. Brown
Das Krist Kindel Edland d. Savage
Squire Hawkins Story Mae E. Nay
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25
Music.


PART II.
THE COOL CoLLEGTASs.
A Comedy in two Acts.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25

The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.
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40 WATER STREET, SKoWHEGAN ME-.
.nvrRT1sMENTs;-bu and legal adver
-,.anents inserted at reasonable rates, adjusted
~ tbe spsce used, and the position given.
prces quoted on application.
Tords of Thanks and Resolutions of Respect
in Inserted at cents per line.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
When paid in advance.
ma year ...S $3.50 Six months, ..............75c.
wv Three months, .........--..3Sc.
s75 will be charged If not paid until end OF year
UTTERED As SECOND GLASS MAIL MATTER.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25

Twenty-Five cents pays for the REpoRv-
Err three months, trial trip
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-25
G. A. X. HALL

There will be Seventh Day Adventist
services at G. A, r. Hall, Skowhegan,
2 80 and o'clock, conducted by Rev.
P. b. Osborne. Public cordially invited.
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reported there. but since coming here he
has received word that the decision was in

reported there. but since coming here he
has received word that the decision was in
his favor.
1t Is believed that other claimants will
appeal within the thirty days allowed by
the practice of the land office, because of
the probable value of the mineral deposit
underlying the land in dispute, and If
they do an effort will be made to secure
| time for an oral argument.
It is understood that Mr.. Douglas has
arranged to employ eminent counsel to
represent the state before the land office
and the interior department.. It is certain
that there will be an appeal to Secretary
Hitchcock after Commissioner Richards
decides the case. and there is also posi-
bility that it will be taken into the courts
/ II it is submitted to the courts it may
rival the famous. Section go case, which
has only recently been disposed of by the
supreme court.
i w. w. Jermane.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-26
FOREIGN FLASHES


Athens-A cabinet crisis has occurred as the
result of vote In the chamber of ia to 95 Of
want of confidence in the ministry.
London-King Edward, thru Foreign Minister
Lansdowpe, has invited the visiting American
life team to attend the military review at Alder
shot, July 8. .
saloniki, European Turkey-An attempt was
made yesterday to destroy with dynamite the
Junction of the railroad at Demi, Blyei, be-
tween Drama and Gumurquini The damage done
was slight. 's SIS.
Sofia Bulgaria-The police last night raided
the headquarters of the Macedonian revolution
aries at Kostend quantity Of concealed
dynamite was exploded and six men were killed
and number injured ~ ''+
Lima Peru-A feeling of great anxiety has
been aroused here by the action Of the gov
eminent in arresting at Lima and sending back
to various ports number Of deputies who
came here to take part in the opening Of con-
gress.
London-The body of Cardinal Vaughan was
transferred to-day from the cathedral at West
minister, where it had been lying in state to st.
Josephs college. There it was received by the
priests and students and after the celebration of
high requiem mass. was inferred in the pres
ence of large gathering. ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-26

corsets
Two Good Kinds in some sizes
only .
Straight Front Corsets Of Batiste,
1O3-inch clasp; pink and blue;
sizes Is, -, %, "a, @25 and rs,
at 30c.
Bios Gored, straight front, low
bust corsets, made Of strong
Batiste, lace trimmed, regular
ly 81, at $50.