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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21
Municipal Ownership
fBoston Journal

Students of The problem of munIcipa
ownership Of public utilities will fad
food for solemn r, Fiction IN tn
recent identification of the street rail-
ways of South London, which has heeH
carried through under the direction Of
the County Council.
In 1893, when the change In motive
power on these railways from horses
to electricity was projected, the elee
trieal experts In the employ Of the GeuH-
ell showed that the cost OF constructing
and equippng an electric line between
Westminster and footing and from
Blaekfriars TO Remington would BIZ
81 275, 600 or SIS 900 mile. A little
more than year later, when tn appro-
priation was applied for, the estimate
bad risen to 3, 1850. or almost three
times the original figure. NV that the
work ls completed, II Is found 10 have
cost nearly $4,000, 900, or about four
times Whit the electrical experts figured
it al, at thp beginning.
We are not sure Il at the English have
the word graft In their vocabulary,
but it would seem that they have the
Ap4bE III niiAAi the 0bih slhuuHs i l.
impossible that this work could have
been constructed honestly, ard on as
favorable conditions as would have at.
tended private enterprise. 1t is said
that similar work under corporate man.
ment in England has not cost more than
one-thlrd as much as this work IN Lon
don. When the project was begun, there
were sanguIne expectations of the reve-
nue. which would be derived from the
new system. The financial experts of
the County Council figured tha,, after
allowing for interest and payments to-
ward sinking fund, the municipality
would make net gain of about $3.50 900
In earnings over operation with horses.
But the enormous increase In the cost of
construction has given the figures diff
ferent aspect, and the chairman of the
finance committee of the County Council
now announces that there is a probable
ity that the operation of these railways,
so far from being source of revenue,
will become charge upon the rates.
The lesson of this incident to eonmun-
ties which are inclined to embark in
similar enterprises IS: Look before you
leap.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21
A Record Breaker.

Official figures just compiled show
that 2031 more immigrants were landed
in Boston during the month of April,
1903, than ever before in the history of
the port. Including aliens who came
there direct from abroad and those who
came from Canada, the total number ad-
mtted there was 97S4. The best pre-
vious record was made in April of last
year, 1850. For the 10 months of the
fiscal year ending April 30 the total
number of immigrants landed there has
been Is, 463, whereas in the same period
of 190l.02 the nrmber was only 20 373.
Before the first of July, the end of the
department year, perhaps Is 900 more
immigrants will arrive at the port, max
ing the years figures between so 600
and $4,000, Or more than 10000 in excess
of any previous year.
OF those who arrived in April, ex-
elusive of a number who came through
Canada, % nationalites were represent
ed. Italians led in the point of Plumbers,
with 450l. Second to the Italians in
number were the Scapdinavans (Swedes,
Norweb ians and Danes), l744 in all.
The Irish population received an add.
tional S27 and the English 532. The
real feature of the month was the great
influx of Greeks, no fewer than sos hav-
ing arrived
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21
Trontlng at Mnosehead.

The opening weeks Of he fishing tea
son al Moosehead Lake have furnished
sport which to express Il IN the words
Of the veterans Who have fshed there
annually for years. il the best we have
ever known il. Not only have the
trout been as abundant as ever, but the
percentage Of big fellows, "fecord fi.h,
has been far above the average During
the past week score Of trout weighing
over four pounds have been taken and
since the season opened over 800 trout
have been caught that would range from
.212 to 81 pounds IN weight. More
fishermen ere there than ever before and
every steamer up the lake brings nota-
bic additions. There is very little doubt
but the present season will make Moose
head lake iii" as far as a trout water is
concerned, throughout the country.
The water OF the lake was never in
better condition for fishing, being some
IS inches lower than Is usual at this sea-
son Of the year, and the trout are unabIe
to run inland and go budding among
the bushes, as the guides express il.
They are 10 deep water where they can
be caught, they have appetites that
would put a dime museum freak 10
shame, and they fight with the determi
nation Of kipling's famous Fuzzy wuz-
yes.
Four weeks of sport that promise 10
mark an epoch in the history Of fishing
there is looked forward 10, and sports
men and sportswomen from all parts of
the country will participate, for Moose
heads reputation as the greatest trout
water in the world is rapidly being re-
ogniZed everywhere.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21
Kennebec journal.

Under the law of Maine the legal
weight of bushel of oats is 30 pounds.
The revised statutes of 1888 provided
that the weight should be changed to
80 pounds, but the legislature of 1896
changed the weight to 80 pounds. The
legislature of 1903, desiring to change
the weight of bushel of beans from 81
to 60 pounds made mistake and re.en-
acted the old weight for Il bushel of OATS
SO that at the present time, II a firm con-
tracts to still 1000 bushels of oats at a
C rtan price per bushel, 10000 pounds
VII comply with the law instead of
30 900 pounds as has been the rate for
eight years.
Dealers in Augusta do not care what
the weight Is, whether 80 or 80 pounds
to the bushel for the price is always con-
sidered; but the two weights cause
trouble and annoyance and it should be
understood that the legal weight is now
80 pounds to the bushel, just as was pro-
vided by the Revised Statutes of 1888.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21
Resolutions of Respect.

Hhereas, Our Heavenly Father has
called from this life 10 the life eternal
our loved brother, Samuel Chapman.
TheI efore be il.
Resolred That we have lost faithful
and worthy member of our order aud
one who will be greatly missed by his
sisters and brothers.
Resolced, That we extend our sympa-
thy to the beresyed family in their aiflie-
ton, commenting them 10 the care Of
Him who doeth all things well.
Resolred That our charter be draped
in mourning and that a copy Of these
resolutions be sent TO the family Of the
deceased brother. a copy be Inscribed
upon the records eff The Grange. also
sent to the SOMERSET REPORTER for
publication.
Committee, {. F. Dore, J. F. Cors5n,
A. 4. Hall.
Athens, MAY 18th. la03.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21

Boston Transcript The action of the
Massachusetts diocese, taken simulta-
neously with decisions of Western Penn
sylvania and Maine, shows conclusively
that the attempt to change the name of
the Protestant Episcopal Church is being
resisted by some of the most progressive
men of that body. To outsiders this
proposition has seemed to smack much
of desire for innovation and of claim
to more importance and strength than Is
known to exist-two conditions the lack
of which the Church In America has not
been ashamed to admit throughout its
entire history. The proposition to
change church's name should always
have coupled with 1t a substitute name
SO clearly applicable to the church and
go superior to the old one as to make the
argument for change irresistible.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21
A Startling lost.

To save a life, DR.. T G Merritt, of No
Mehoopany Pa made startling test
resulting in wonderful cure He
writes, "a patient was attacked with
violent hemorrages, caused by liberation
of the stomach. | had often found Flee
trio Bitters excellent for acute stomach
and liver troubles so | prescribed them.
The patient gained from the first, and
has not had an attack in ii months"
Electric Bltters are positively guaranteed
for Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Constipation
and Kidney troubles. Try them Only
SOC at Geo +. SIMPSONS
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
Bankrupfs Petition for Discharge.

In the matter of ELLSWORTH E. WRIGHT,
Bankrupt, in bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge of the Dis
triet Court of the United States for the District
Of Maine
Ellsworth e. Wright, of Hartland, in the
County of Somerset, and State of Maine, In said
District, respectfully represents, that on the
nth day of October last past, be was duly ad
Judged bankrupt under the Acts of Congress
relating to Bankruptcy; that he has duly sur
rendered all his property and rights OF property,
and has fully complied with all the require
ments of said Acts and of the orders of Court
touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, that he may be decreed
ny the Court to have full discharge from all
debts provabe against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex-
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 9th day of May A.. d. 1908.
Ellsworth e. Wright, Bankrupt
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, SIS.
On this 10Th day of May, A. ID. 1903, on
Leadlng the foregoing petition, II is
ordered by the Court, That hearing be had up
On on the same on the 9th day Of June, A. D.
1913, before said Court at Portland, In said Dis
enct, at 10 O'Clock In the forenooni and that
notice thereof be published in The Somerset Re-
porter newspaper printed In said District, and
sat all known creditors, and other persons In
interest, may appear at the said time and place,
and show cause If any they have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
=, and 1t Is further Ordered by the Court, That
.he Clerk shall send by mail to all known credt
yors copies of said petition and this order, adj
dressed to them at their places of residence as
stated
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale, Judge
oi the said Court, and the seal thereof, at Port
= u IN said District, on the 18th day OF May
IL. 81 JAMES e. HEwEY, Clerk.
true copy of petition and order thereon.
lwl Attest: JAMES e. HEwEY, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21

Bradstreets Weather and labor con-
ditions have been far from perfect for
the progress of retail trade, planting
operations and growth, and building,
but the tendency to regard these draw
backs as merely temporary is still pres
ent. Wholesale trade, naturally quiet
at this season also reflects these features,
but so great is the confidence In the
future outlook that, except In the case
of cotton manufacturing and building,
where the cost OF raw material or of
operation has been pushed to almost
prohibitive heights, optimistic views
still rule.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21
Travelling Is Dangerous.

Constant motion jars the kidneys
which are kept in place in the body by
delicate attachments. This is the rea.
son that travellers, trainmen, street car
men, teamsters and all who drive very
much, suffer from kidney disease in
some form Foley's Kidney Cure
strengthens the kidneys and cures all
forms of kidney and bladder disease.
Geo. Z. Hausan. locomotive engineer,
Lima, o., writes, Constant vibration of
the engine caused me a great deal of
trouble with my kidneys, and l got no
relief until | used Foley's Kidney Cure, "
Sold by F. W. buchanan, Skowhegan;
Geo. Gushing, Madison.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21
ALittle Early Riser,

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
famous little pills that cure by arousing
the seoretions, moving the bowels gently,
yet effectually, and giving such tone and
strength to the glands of the stomach
and liver that the cause of the trouble is
removed entirely, aud if their use is con-
tinued for few days, there will be no
return of the complaint. Sold by Geo.
e. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21
BankruDt's Petition for Discharge

In the matter of Edward s. Savage, Bank
rupt, IN bankruptcy.
trct Court of the United States for the District
of Maine.
Edward S. Savage of Madison, in the
County of Somerset, and State of Maine, In said
District, respectfully represents, that on the
oath day of May last past, he was duly ad-
judged bankrupt under the Acts OF Congress
relating to bankruptcy; that he has duly sur
rendered a ! his property and rights OF properly,
and has fully complied with all the requirements
Of said Acts and OF the orders of Court touching
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, that he may be decreed
by the Court to have a full discharge from all
debts provabe against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts except such debts as are ex-
cepted by law from such discharge
Dated this 18th day of May A. ID. 1908
Edward S. Savage, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 18th day of May A. ID. 1903, on
reading the foregoing petition, 1t is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be had
upon the same on the 9th day of June A.
D. 1853, before said Court at Portland, In said
District. at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published In The Somerset
Reporter, newspaper printed in said District,
and that all known creditors, and other persons
in interest may appear at the said time ana
place, and show cause, If any they have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
And it Is further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred
itors copies of said petition and this order, ad-
stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale, Judge
OF the said Court, and the seal thereof, at Port
land, in said District, on the 18th day of May
A. d, 1903.
isl JAMES E. HEwEY, Clerk.
true copy of petition and order thereon.
lw4l Attest: JAMES K. HEWEY, Clerk
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21
Made Young Again.

zone of DR.. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put me in
my 'teens' again. writes D II. Turner
of Dempseytown, Pa. They're the best
in the world for Liver, Stomach and
Bowels. Purely vegetable. Never gripe
Only 25c. at Geo. E. SIMPSONS Drug
Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21
Quick Arrest

J A. Gul'edge of yebena, Ala. was
twice in the hospital from a severe case
Of piles causing - tumors. After doc
tors and all remedies failed, Bueklen's
Arniea salye quickly arrested further
Inflammation aud cured him L con-
quers aches and kills pain pc at Geo
E sampson, Druggist
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21

s.. LOUIS Glote d mocrat: The big
ges- 1T Tor the CIavela-d boom comes
f=am argan Hheu h vauehes for The
honesty and veracitg If Store. the paid
trust agent and originator of the bogus
health society,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21

The Proper Thing-"Yes," remarked Mrs.
Newly Richie when spesking Of her daughter
marriage. I've did not spare expense, l gave
the caterer and the Tourist and the dressmaker
all carriage blanche in the matter of money.
Don't let the little ones suffer from eczema or
other tortuTing skin diseases. No need for 1t.
Ooan's Ointment cures. Can't harm the most
delicate skin. At any drug store, $50 cents.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21
1t wiiilsurprise you-try II,

IL Is the medicine above all others for catarrh
and is worth Its weight in gold. Ely's Cream
Balm does all that is claimed for it.--B. "
Sperry, Hartford. Conn.
My son afflicted with catarrh. II e used
Ely's Cream Balm and the disagreeable catarrh
all left him.. {. Olmstead, Arcola ILL.,
The Balm does not irritate OF cause sneezing
Sold by druggists at 5octs. mailed by Ely
Brothers, Sc Warren ST., New York 2w2o
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21

Hopeful Hawkins-"De Teddy mex door give
me some angel cake. Couldn't you help me a
ltte2" Mrs Stoneheart sure. The doctor
lives at the second door, three blocks down -
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21
SOMERSET REPORTER,
A Weekly Republican Newspaper,
SxowHEGAN, MAINE.
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk OF Courts;
WILLIAM T.isEEKlNs,, -...............s kowhegan
County Attorney;
GEORGE w. COVER. ..............., =. skowhegan
Judge of Probate
ONWARD F. DANroRTH.. ...............sk owhegan
Register of Probate:
NATHAN FOWLER. .skowhegan
Register OF Deeds:
-LEwRLLYN GoopwlN,.., .....,..........S kowhegan
Treasurer:
R. H. REED. ............'..''. $3.50. Harmony
Sheriff and Jsier;
ALFREDfH. LANG. .......'.. 49,, Skowhegan
DEPUTIES: c. E. Duren, Fairfield; Anon Baker,
Bingham; William E. Priest, Pittsield; Lewis Fish,
Hartland; Fred Lucas. ST. Adams; Charles +. Var
ney. Mercer; George Aver, Athens; Wallace Emery,
North Arson; Albert f. Millay, North New Portland
Charles Dunbar. Madison William T. Briggs Skow-
hogan; Orlando Bracket, Starks; Herbert Eaton,
Solon F. c. Holt, Norridgewoek' J. Frank Durgin,
The Forks.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21
Terms of Courts.

Supreme Judicial The third Tuesday In March,
and september and fourth Tuesday in December. Civil
and Criminal
Probate:-The second Tuesday of each month.
County Commissioners The first Tuesday in
March and August and the second Tuesday IN Decem-
Der.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21

In the Performance of His Duty.-Mrs Haus-
keep-"You needn't deny 1t, Della, l saw you
Delia-"Av coorse, ma'am. Shure, ye wouldn't
hev me resist an officer, would YEP"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21

Latest Newport Style haYnoo-"Hello
Bleeckerstreet Have You any engagement for
this EVENING"" Bleec kerstreet-"No a select
little luncheon we are going give to Jocko. the
most entertaining orang-outang you ever net"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21

He Aroused -Luoille-"Cholly is
such interesting person. Helen-"Oh, l
don't know He gave rise to an animated dis
cussion last night as to whether person can he
considered absent-minded when his mind is nei-
Their here nor elsewhere"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21

Foley's Honey and Tar is peculiarly
adapted for asthma, bronchitis and
hoarseness Sold by F. w. Buchanan,
Skowhegau; Geo Cushing. Madison.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21

When doctors fail try Burdock Blood Bitters.
Cures dyspepsia, constipation; inYigorates the
whole system.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21
Hood arm
Calf Scour Cure
and
Digestive Powder

doses of Hood Farm Calf Scour Cure and
Digestive Powder brought il around all
right and it has been doing well ever since
NJ K. RUTH, Hanover, Pa.
Hood Farm Cali Scour Cure and Diges-
tive Powder cured three bad cases of scours
gives the calf strength and appetite" L. C..
RATHBoNE, Hebron, Conn.
Two sizes OF eaeh-S1 and $3.50. CaH for
circular on Calf Scour Treatment.
For sale by FRANK W. BUcKHAM, Show
hogan, Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21

County Commissioners:
JoHH METcALF, New Portland.
MILTON L. MERRILL. St. Adams.
L. {. WILLIAMS, Athens
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21

He's all riEht.-Flrst Consressmau-"You have
voted against every measure that was for the
best interests Of the nation What will you say
10 your constituents when you get home%' Sec
ond congressman SAY I'll tell 'em I've got
an appropriation for Mud Creek"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21
Calf Cc0urS Cured

" My calf was
taken "a hours after
birth with scours OF
a watery, foamy ma
ture, was weak and
staggered and re-
fused its food. Three
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-05-21
A Bushel of Oats.

Skowhegan, May Is, 1903.
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The following warrant for special
town meeting to be held on Saturday
next has been posted:
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-05
BLOCKING THE BILL.
Deveridge Accused of Doing 1t De-
IIberntcIy.

DeVeridge Accused of Doing 1t De-
IiberntcIy.
Washington, Feb. 4.-Toward the
end of the session of the Senate to-
day there was a lively passage of
words between Senator Gallinger and
Senator Beveridge. The former declar-
ed in no mistakable terms that Sena-
tor Beveridge and his followers on
the statehood bill were prolonging the
debate in pursuance of deliberate
and premeditated system of obstruc-
ton"
Senator Quay injected some humor
into the debate, after Senator Kean,
who had held the floor for some time
in opposition to the bill, announced
that he would postpone his remarks
on account of a severe cold, by re-
marking that the infirmities of the OPP
ponents of statehood were increasing
to such an extent that he expected to
soon see them all in a hospital.
The general staff bill was reconsid-
cred and passed, with an amendment
offered by Senator Cockrell of Mis-
souri,, putting the chief of staff under
the direction of the President, land
the Secretary. of War under the di-
rection of the President"
After a brief executive session, the
Senate at 4:45 p. m. adjourned until
Tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-05
SECOND DAYS PIGEON SHOOT
BY CRACK MARKSMEN
Birds Were LiveIier Than the First Day and
Scores Were Good

Washington, Feb. A general Or
der, dated Jan. q, making a number OF
highly important military assignments,
was issued at the War Department to-
day. Under this order the following
changes will occur:
Maj. Gen. Arthur Macarthur is as
signed to command of the Department
of California, to relieve Maj. Gen. Rob-
ert p. Hughes, who will be retired
April Il.
Maj. Gen. John C. Bates will relieve
Mai. Gen. Macarthur of the command
of the Department of the Lake April 1.
Brig. Gen. James F. Wade will re-
lieve Maj. Gen. Davis of the command
Of the division of the Philippines on or
before July 26. On being relieved Maj.
Gen. Davis will be retired. The aides
of Gen. Hughes and Gen. Davis will be
ordered to join their regiments.
Brig. Gen. Leonard Wood will pro-
coed to Manila for assignment to COM
mand the Department of Mindanao.
Brig. Gen. George M. Randall will
be relieved of the command of the De-
partment of the Columbia by April l,
and is to report to the commanding gen.
eral, division of the Philippines.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-05

Brig. Gen. Funston will be assigned
to the command of the Department of
the Columbia, relieving Gen. Randall
not later than April /.
Brig. Gen, Frank d. Baldwin will
succeed Gen. Funston in command Of
the Department of the Colorado.
Maj. Gen. John c. Bates, in addi-
ton to the Department of the Lakes,
will for the present exercise command
of the Department of the Missouri. AS
soon after the arrival of Gen. Randall
in the Philippines as practicable, Brig.
Gen. Sumner Will be relieved and pro-
coed to Omaha, Neb., to command the
Department of the Missouri.
Brig. Gen. William II. Carter will be
relieved from duty with the War Col
lege Board on July 30 to report to the
commanding general, division of the
Philippines.
Brig. Gen. Wade will be promoted to
the grade of major general on the re-
tirement of Maj. Gen. Hughes in April
next. He will relieve Gen. Davis of
command of the division of the Philip
pines in July. Inasmuch as he has
been already on duty in the Philip
pines beyond the usual two years de-
tail. it is generally underst TODD in army
circles that he will exercise command
of the forces in the Philippines for a
few months only, and that he will then
be succeeded in that duty by Brig. Gen.
Wood.