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The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17
Number 80
Rain and Snow.

While We have been having splendid
September weather IN Maine for several
weeks it appears some other parts ol
our country have not been favored IL
like manner Of late.
A St. Paul dispatch Of Tuesday reads
as follows: With losses amounting to
5000 day for three DAYS, several
fatal wrecks, numerous derailments.
more than 100 washouts, telegraph wires
down, soaking rain in progress over
several states and snow plo1s working
on the western lines, north western rail
ways are taxed 10 tie mos limit n
their ability 10 maintain anything Ike
regular service and - preserve the safe,
ty Of the passengers
IL has been many years since ii ere
was situation 20 serious. Beginning
with the heavy storm Friday night and
early saturday morning, there has beeu
an almost continuous doWnpour over
Minnesota, Iowa and the Dakotas and
sections Of Nebraska. The widespread
damage Of the first storm las been fol-
lowed by ineessant washoufs and in
every direction tracks are ia bad c9ndi-
ton and the operation Of trains REQUIRES
the utmost precautiOn
Late today reports from the northern
part Of the state showed that rains we're
general Southwest Of St. Pau worse
conditions prevail and through most Of
Iowa. In southern Minnesota and east
ern Wisconsin it was raining. And
sudden he4t or heavy rain, conservative
operators say, would cause a loss Of
more than a million dollars
Snow and rain has damaged crops iu
the northwest during the past week tq
the extent of millions of dollars. Nearly
all the grain in stock estimated at %
per cent and all the standing grain,
much of it is flax, is buried under snow
and water. The rain fall has been eight
inches In IS hours. Rain and sleet and
snow prevail all over the northwest
today. Railroad tracks are washed out
and trains are abandoned
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17
State w. c. II. L.

The annual meeting of Maine Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union be
gan last Tuesday at Dover and will close
today, Mrs. L. NJ n. Stevens, state and
national president, in the chair. The
attendance is large, all parts of the
state being represented by delegates.
The secretarys report shows 1850
unions in the state During the year IS
unions were organized and disbanded.
The report of the treasurer of the
union made at the business session fol-
lowing the afternoon meeting showed
total receipts during the year of 1858
and expenditures of S2S9S
Hon. Willis < Parsons of Foxcroft
gave an address of welcome, taking in
his remarks strong grounds for prohibit
tion and against resubmission. Mrs
Stevens delivered an address Tuesday
evening to a crowded house.
The Legislative committee which has
general charge of the W. c. T. U. cam
paign against the liquor traffic, was
enlarged and given practically free
hand in dealing with the movement for
resubmisson of the prob ibitory amend
ment recently started at Bangor
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17
Parlin-Collins.

A quiet morning wedding took place
at Madison, Monday, Sept. IA, when
Rev. j. Frank Rhoades united in mar
riage j. Leon Parlin and and Miss Nellie
F. Collins, both we'll known young
society people of this village Mr.. Par
lin is the son of the late j. j. Parlin,
Esq and Mrs Sara Parlin, and is one
of the popular clerks in the store of
Mark Emery & Son. He was graduated
from Anson academy, class of '9l. The
bride is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
B. S. Collins, is also graduate of the
same institution, class of 1900. She has
met with great success in teaching
which vocation she has followed since
her graduation. Both groom and bride
are favorites in church and social circles,
aud have many friends who extend con-
gratulations, as does the ADVOCATE.
Shortly after the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Parln, accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Paine, started on a brief
wedding tour to Otter ponds. The
young people of the village lavishly dec
Grated the bridal carriage with white
rib oons and flowers, and literally show
cred the happy couple with rice and
good wishes Union Advocate.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17
Spiritual Campmeetlng.

The TweDty-Fourth Annual CamT
meeting of the Madison Spiritual as
ISOLATION commenced Friday, Septem Der
4th, by an address and tests by Rev. F.
A. Wiggin of Boston, Mass. Sunday,
Mrs. Carrie f. S. living was the speaker.
Through the week following the meet
ings were addressed by Rev. F. A
Wiggin, Fl. D. Barrett, Mrs. Carrie (.
S. living and Rev. May s. Pepper. The
society held an entertainment, Wednes-
day and Saturday evenings. Oa Friday
night The Somerset Traction company
held dance.
The weather was fine all through the
week. Sunday, there was an excursion
over the Maine Central and Somerset
railroads. The crowd was the largest
of the season and the ball was packed.
Rev. May S. Pepper made many friends
and converts during her stay at the
eampmeeting. The meeting was a sue
cess in every way.
Officers for 1904 were elected, viz
President, F. A. Wiggin; vice president,
Mrs. Warren Foss; secretary, Lucy
Houghton; treasurer, n. 2. Blown
directors, Robert Hayden, Mrs. n. Bur
CESS, S. S. Woodman, W. w. Russell.
O. II.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17
For Gubernatoria1 HonOrs.

Somerset county is likely to have a
candidate for the Republican nomination
for governor at the State convention
next year, in the person of Hon. Sylves-
ter j. Walton of Skowhegan, member of
Governor Hills council, a movement
having been started in his favor by GER
tain friends, and it is, we understand,
meeting with general favor in the
county.
This movement, we are informed,
was launched without any wish or desire
ON Mr.. Walton's part. He has informed
the gentleman who urged him to allow
the use of his name, that be is not in
the usual sense candidate for the
honor and confined himself to the state
ment that if nominated he would accept
and serve to the best of his ability in
the interest of the people.
Mr.. Walton is leading lawyer at
Somerset bar, one of the most popular
citizens of the county and has held i'm
portant public positions by virtue of
Somerset votes.
He held the office of attorney for the
State in Somerset county for the years
1870 to 1876, inclusive; represented
Skowhegan in the House at Augusta in
1885 and 1887; and the County in the
Senate in 1889 and 1891, serving on lead
ing committees in both branches
In his last term in the Senate he was
chairman of the Judiciary committee,
the most important in the joint CON-
mittees in the Maine Legislature. This
public service, with that in the position
he now holds on the executive council,
gives him a familiarity with public
affairs very desirable to a chief execu-
tive of the state
Somerset county has been exceeding
ly modest in presenting candidates for
places of honor and emolument, having
held no important Office for many years
and there is no good reason why her
time for favors of this sort should not
be reached about this time.
1t is safe to say, that in the event of
Mr.. Walton's candidacy, Somerset will
be practically solid for him.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17
A Golden Wedding.
P S Henry Rawles sells our paint

On Saturday, September 18th, Mr. and
Mrs. Warren Getchell celebrated their
golden wedding, in connection with the
twentieth Walker reunion which met at
their home in this village. WarreE
Gelchell is the son of the late Amaziah
aud Polly (Walker) Getchell of Embden,
and his wife, Lorinda, is the youngest
daughter of the late William and Re
becca (Chandler) Walker of Freeman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Getchell's four childreu,
Alice, Fred, VIII and Lizzie, with their
families were present; also many dis
tant relatives, and the following broth
ers and sisters of Mr.. and Mrs. GetcheIl:
MI and Mrs. Philander Wilson of
Embden, Mrs Rebeccs Daggett, Ms.
Eliza F. Lyons of Lowell, Mass, Mr..
and Mrs. Nelson Walker of Strong, Mr..
and Mrs. Orren T. Walker and family Of
Freeman, Mrs. Della sampson of Port
land, Rev. and Mrs. Lee Walker Of NesI
Africa, and Daniel Walker of New Port
land
A bountiful repast was served, after
which there were speeches, poems, and
letters read from those who could not
be present. Many valuable presents
were received. The reorganization and
business of the Walker reunion wers
next in order, followed by prayer and
benediction.
The group was arranged in front OF
the house and fine picture secured by
g. o. Aver. 1t was an ideal day for a
golden wedding, and the occasion viii
long be remembered by all. II is re-
markable that of Mrs. Getehel's family,
four have celebrated their golden
weddings. Union Advocate.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17
THINGS NOT TO DO.

To contradict your friends when they
are speaking.
To say smart things which may hurt
ones feelings
1t Is bad to make remarks about the
food at dinner.
To talk about things which only In
terest yourself
To grumble about your home and rel
atives to outsiders.
To speak disrespectfully to any one
older than yourself.
To be rude to those who serve you
either In shop or at home.
To dress shabbily in the morning be
cause no one will see you.
To think first OF your own pleasure
when you are giving party.
To refuse ungraciously when some
body wishes to do you a favor.
To behave in q street car or train as
If no one else had a right to be there
Gem.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17

Erold, the 7.year-old son of Harry
Goodwin, Dexter, died, Tuesday from
burns received the day before. The
ing pipe filled with paper.
Colby reports excellent prospects for
successful years work All the old
students are returning and the entering
class promises to be large. In fact the
"late unpleasantness' has been practl-
cally forgotten by both students aud
faculty.
The bail Of August W Maehen, the
deposed head of the free delivery sys-
TEN, has been raised from $4,000 To
$50, 900, as the result of the additional
Indictments reported against Machen,
last week. The indictments against
Machen now number IS
As result Of the controversy between
the international Paper Company and
its employees in the Interuationl mill at
Rumfard Falls 100 men went on a strike,
Wednesday. Whether or not the
trouble will spread to their mills Oper.
ated by this company cannot be said
at this time, although rumors of tins
kind are in ciro Ilation.
One hundred cases of bubonie plague
are reported ia Tondo, the most north
ern and populous suburban district of
Manila. OF these 50 have had fatal
termination. Twelve cases with nine
deaths are also reported from Cebu, in
the province of Visayas. Cholera is
prevalent in all parts of the island of
Luzon, the result of an absence of rain.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17

Another non-partisan municipal CAM
paign is to be fought In New York city,
this fall. II Is now definitely decided
that Mayor Low will again stand as the
candidate of the Fusion elements at the
election in November, and it is believed
that his associates upon the city ticket
will be renominated. The adminstra-
ton of Mayor Low has not been all
that some people expected of IL but 1t
will take high rank In the history of
government in the municipality, and the
results achieved through the divorce OF
politics from municipal administration
must render the record made a for
midable one for the opponents of the
administration to meet. All who have
an interest in good government In
American cities will be anxious for the
reelection OF Mayor Low.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17
District Meeting.

A district meeting of the Rebeksh
lodges from Skowhegsn, Norridgewock
and Madison was held, Thursday even
Ing, at Odd Fellows Hall. Members
from twelve different lodges were
present, the attendance being In the
neighborhood of 175. The degree work
was performed by Sterling Rebekah
lodge of Madison. Mrs. Celia Sturtt-
want, department vice-president, and
Mrs. Carr of Norridgewock, district
deputy president, were present and
spoke interestingly of the lodge work.
The exercises at the lodge rooms were
followed by supper at Grange Hall.
The evening was most pleasant one for
all attending, as we'll as beneficial and
instructive.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17
Boaton the Literary Center.

The assertion that Boston was the lit.
erary center-without quotation marks
during the period in which American
literature acquired shelf OF its own IN
the library of the race is hardly open
to dispute. The production of books
possessing something like permanence
is perhaps the most Characteristic mark
OF a center to which the term literary
in it's true meaning of related TO liter.
ature" may be applied. Name the Amer,
lean writers whose work has stood the
test of half century, and, with a few
notable exceptions, they belong to Bos,
ton and its neighborbood. All this is
thrice familiar, The record Of 1t In out.
line or detail is Il story which has been
told by many tongues and many pens
NJ. A. De Wolfe Howe IN Atlantic.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17

The Maine Central railroad has had a
prosperous year for the II months end
ing June 30. A comparison of details of
business for the year past with the pre-
vious year shows total increase in re-
ceipts 1886, 1928 32, divided as follows
From passenger department including
mail and express, $l42, ,312 54; freight
department, $204 526 GA; other income,
500 467.19. The net receipts were $l,-
852, ,218.27, against 81 ,795, 900 SO the pre-
vious year, showing increase in net
receipts amounting to $56, 6,317.18. The
increase in fixed charges was $9,711.13.
The surplus for the year stands at $l0S,-
627 99, an increase after deducting all
charges and dividends of $46,5 94.
The gross transportation earnings were
90. SAL ,160.26; the total operating ex-
penses were $4,ss2, ,266.52. This is a
showing that could not have been made
but for prosperity in the country and in
Maine.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17
Letter to DIR j. E. Wadsworth.

Dear Sir: You can put 800 in your
pocket if you can put us in the wrong
Deyoe Lead and ZINC is all paint. It
takes fewer gallons to paint house than
with mixed paints Il wears longer than
lead and oil-mixed paints. too. The
state chemists of Maine, New Hamp
shire, Vermont, Massachusetts,, New
York and Pennsylvania have analyzed it
and say it is pare.
If you can prove that any Of these
things aren't so, we've hundred dollars
waiting for you.
If these things are true. what paint will
you use next time you paint your house7
!" hat will you say to the people that ask
you?-for doctors get asked queer cues
tions
If you know of an honest young paint
er who isn't getting the grip on life that
he ought to have, give him this hint; De-
voc lead and ziac-that'll II do it, if he does
his work as well as the paint does its.
Yours truly,
F. W. DEvoE Il Co,
New I York
P 5 Henry Rawles sells our paint.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17

If reports are correct even Mayor
Beal of Bangor is taking back water
on resubmission since the resubmission
fizzle in his city. He is reported as
stating that what he especially and
chiefly urges is the repeal of the i'm
prisonment clause of the law. He would
prefer the retention of the prohibitory
law, with imprisonment cut out, recog-
nizing that the law has it's merits as a
means of restricting a social evil. But
he regards Imprisonment as penalty
altogether out of proportion to the
magnitude of the offense of liquor SELL
ing, and would have heavy fines instead,
with Imprisonment in default of fine.
In this way, the mayor thinks, the num-
Der of liquor sellers would be reduced
to the minimum, and the character of
the saloons greatly improved. In other
words be wants to see the Bangor
Plan reinstated and the law rendered
imperative. No man need go to Jail
for violating law. All he need do to
avoid 1t is to avoid the violation. He
can also avoid it by leaving the state.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17

The Bulgarian government has ad-
dressed note to the great powers, de-
earlng that the Porte is systematically
Devastating Macedonia and msssacreing
the Christian population and that Turkey
u mobillzing her whole army. There
upon Bulgaria appeals to European
powers to intervene, stating that unless
they do she must take such measures as
The may deem necessary. The Turkish
oaroarities certainly do not belong to
Ihe civilization Of the 20.h century, but
Bulgarian appeals appear to be in vain.
dispatch states that, "The powers
appear to be pursuing the same tactics
which preceded the Graeco-Turkish war
aud the result will probably be similar.
instead of taking steps to check the
@roarties committed in Macedonia, they
nsVe allowed matters to drift and are
low trying to find remedy In useless
aud irritating admonitions to the Bull
gaFian government"
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17
Nominations.

Among the nominations made by Gov.
Hill, Tuesday, we're: Treasurer Wash
ington County, Voranus L. Coffin, Har.
rington.
Members Board of Examiners in the
Practice of Dentistry, Dana w. Fellows,
Portland; Edmund G. Bryant, Pittsfield.
Recorder Municipal Court, w. Il.
Sherman, Bar Harbor.
Commissioner to verify Meridian Line,
P. n. Burleigh, Houlton.
To Solemnize Marriages. Administer
Oaths and Take Acknowledgement of
Deeds, Ella Bean Trafton, Harmony;
(Wellngton) Gertrude Y. Skilin. Houl-
ton.
Coroner, William S. Simpson, Fair.
field.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17

There has been much said in opposition
papers relative to the sending Of Admiral
lotions squadron to Beirut upon the
state department at Washington receiv-
lng information of the assault upon the
American vice-consul there. Recent
'aVlces from that place indicate that
'hough the American vice-consul was
aot Killed, it was the part of wisdom to
ulspatch Admiral Cottons squadron to
mat port. Since the arrival of the yes
'els rloting has occurred in which both
Onrstians and Mohammedans have been
Al'ed' and outbreaks are expected else
Nnere' Admiral Cotton is prepared to
ana marines If that course should be
necessary for the protection of American
'''lzens. The occurrences have had one
result Of Importance to the adherents
VI order, namely, the supersession Of the
van or governor of Beirut, who has
displayed incompetence and corruption
10 the discharge of his functions.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17
Church Notes.
CNIYERSALIST.

CNIYERSALIST.
Next Sunday there will be public wor-
ship with sermon at 1915. Sunday
school at II m. Meeting of the Junior
Union at 30, topic 1.-THE Milky Way"
The y. p. C. A. meeting at p. m.
will be omitted and the young people
will attend the lecture on the work of
the Iuterns tional Sunday School Com
mittee to be given at the Congregational
church. Gu Friday evening Sept. Is
there is to be business meeting at the
church at 7.30. All those interested in
the welfare of the society are requested
to be present.
The Juniors and their friends are to
have basket picnic at The Pines Satur.
day, going by the 1890 car.
The Ladies' Circle of the Universalist
church will meet with Mrs. H. C. Bassett
Madison Ave, this Thursday after
noon.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17

Charles J. Bonnapart, ESQ, of Balti-
more has been employed by Secretary
Hitchcock to investigate the charges
,cainst certain U. S. officials relative to
,fairs in the Indian Territory. He has
bseu given free hand in the matter and
hs services as government counsel in
,be postoffice fraud cases are guaran.
,be that he will do thorough work.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17

Monday was the hottest Sept. 14.h in
Boston since the weather bureau was
established there 80 years ago. The
weather man at the Federal building
reported 81 degrees at three o'clock p.
u. the highest for the day. This was in
sharp contrast with the weather west
where the register said 81 at st. Paul,
a at Omaha, 2S at Bismark and two
feet OF snow on the ground.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17

The maturing of corn and other crops
in the country is matter of the great
est Importance at this time. In the
west the bulk of the corn crop is out of
danger from frost and in another week
Or little more the entire crop will be
ate. The Department of Agriculture is
Watching the situation closely and in n
bulletin just issued estimates yield Of
22s9 900, 900 bushels against 2,523, ,600,-
90 bushels, last years harvest. Cotton
h another crop eagerly watched In the
markets. A fair yield Is expected.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17
Somerset s j Court
SEPTEMBER TERN, 1903.

SEPTEMBER TERM, 1903.
FRKDz BRICK A. POWERS, j., Presiding.
WM. T. SRERISs, Clerk.
GEORGE W. COVER, County Attorney.
RUEL D. SMALL, Stenographer,
ALFRED II. LANG, Sheriff.
Angler GooDwIS Messenger.
DEPUTIES; Chas. Is. Duren, Fairfield; Anon
Baker. Bingham William E. Priest, Pitts
field; Lewis Fish, Hartland; Fred Lucas St.
Albans; Charles f. Yarney, Mercer; George
Aver. Athens, Wallace Emery, North Anson
Albert F. Miilay, North New Portland; Charles
Dunbar, adison William E. Briggs, Skowhe-
gan: Orlando Brackett, starks; Herbert Eaton,
Solon; F. c. Holt Norridgewock,
The September term of the supreme
judicial court for Somerset county began
at the court house Tuesday last, the
18th instant, at 10 o'clock a. m Hon.
Frederick A. Powers, associate justice,
presiding.
DR.. w. H. Spencer, pastor of the
Bethany Baptist church, made the open
ing prayer and Sheriff Lang made the
usual proclamations.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17

Bradstreet says that, Notwithstanding
the continued high selling price of raw
cotton in the market and the dullness In
manufactured cottons reported by the
mercantile agencies, the industrial out
BOX in the textile centres of New Eng
land has distinctly improved since a
week ago. The season of curtailment is
apparently nearing an end in Fall River.
New Bedford mills again have enough
orders to keep the plants In operation.
These reports are especially encourag-
ng, since from this section have come
the most pessimistic reports.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17

Russia proposes further delays in
raeuating Manchuria, and prescribing
NV conditions, and they seem to be
to China. The celestial gov
rpment probably can not do otherwise
man take the medicine prescribed by
aThe Bear whether bitter or sweet.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17

The county fairs are now having the
MI in the way of out door gatherings
nd are having splendid weather.
There is pleasure and benefit to
.,,icultural and other interests In county
md town fairs if properly managed.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17

japan and Great Britain protest
,gsInst the dilatoriness of Russia in the
yscuation of Manchuria. Public opinion
ID Japan is deeply stirred by Russia's
hllure to keep her promise to evacuate
UPON the date fixed year ago. Japan
appears to be determined to force an
;:ue before Russia further increases her
Dsyal force in eastern waters.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17
what II Really Lacked.

"I put In the French phrases here
and there" said the would be author
'to give the book an atmosphere of cul.
ture'
"H m" remarked the critic. at
would have helped a bit If you had put
in little good English In spots."-
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17

Massachusetts, Republicans pur-
pose to make things lively in the State
,ampaign, this year, if it is an off one.
republicans of the Bay State realize
that this years election will be con-
'uued as having bearing on the great
lational contest of 1904, and they wish
he Bay State to start early and right.
There is no safety in apathy in politics.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17

The finding of the court of inquiry
relative to the grounding of the battle.
ship Massachusetts, on Egg Rock shoal,
Frenchman's bay, Aug. II last, has been
received at the navy department, Wash
ington. The board exonerates the Off
GERS and crew of the Massachusetts
and recommends that no further pro-
ceedings be had in the matter.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17

Augusta journal: Kennebec rum
sellers are now realizing that the prom
ise OF Jail sentences was not "bluff" "
Three OF the fraternity are in prison to
serve time, and there are others to fol-
low, every resource to keep them out
having been exhausted. Enforcement
in this county is the real thing and pub
lie sentiment is apparently backing it
up.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-17

First Farmer You oughter took Il
trip to New York years ago
Second Farmer-Oh. dunno. The
longer you wait the more there IS to
see.-Judge