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The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
Production of Apples.

1t is estimated that there are now in
the United States some 200, 900, 900 or
more apple trees. and these yield each
year about I76 600 600 bushels of fruit.
In years when the crop is bountful we
export 3 600. 900 bushels. and keep enough
at home to provide TWO bushels for each
inhabitant. This represents the annual
per capita consumption. Sixteen states
produce I47 28o 424 bushels OF apples.
while the rest OF the Union produce only
%, Io7 800 bushels Within the past de
cade or so New York has assumed first
place among the apple-producing states,
Its output now amounting to 24,III.257
bushels Pennsylvania is second on total
output of "a o6o 6sI bushels Ohio third
with 20 6I7,48o bushels, Virginia fourth
with o,835 o87 bushels and Illinois fifth
with Q 1853 $50 bushels California is
fifteenth In the list@iih 3 489 2o8 bushels.
Ten years ago Ohio stood first among
the apple-producing states, Michigan St c.
ond and Kentucky third In the last
decade. however. there has been heavy
tree planting in New York, Pennsylvania,
Illinois, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma.
The increas 10 the several states and terri
tories in ten years was 8I,64I 900 trees.
In the like decade the apple crop increased
to 81 per cent of al orchard fruits. In
value of orchard products California leads
all other states (SI4 $40 1867, New York
standing second, Pennsylvania third, Ohio
fourth, Illinois fifth and Michigan sixth.
These six states. with Indiana Missouri,
Virginia and New Jersey, raise 6o per
hU
value. Michigan stands first in peaches
al California first in plums, prunes,
pears, grapes, oranges aud lemons. OF
all the orchard trees in the Unned States.
s. per cent are apple trees.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
Civic Pride.
[Chicago Tribune.

Many persons who would blush TO be
accused OF lack of patriotism, of love
of country. have no hesitancy in con-
Tossing TO efficiency IN pride, of regard
for tbeir own city. They openly proclaim
that they detest the place they live in, but
say that fate and circumstances have
chained them to the spot, and they find a
vent for their feelings in railing against
the city and in pointing out its bemshes.
The thought that they might help to bet
ter these conditions does not seem to en-
ter their minds. and the idea that it is
better to make an effort toward this better
ment than to accept them placidly or
merely TO shrug their shoulders over them
is quite beyond their consideration. The
INDIVIDUAL who points out defects for the
purpose of wiping them out is benefactor
but he one who is blot seeker merely
out of a sinister regard for this pursuit is
himself one of the greatest OF the blots.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
Alfalfa ousting Peaches.

The San Francisco Chronicle is quot
ed to the effect that even in the great
fruit state of California alfalfa has
been proved to be a more profitable
crop than fruit and that wealthy men
with good orchards are turning them
into alfalfa fields. Many orchardists
are hitching their traction engines to
peach trees in full bearing and pulling
them out BY the roots and making fire.
wood out of them and will plant alfal-
ia in place of them.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
The Mule at the worlds Fair.

In case the plans of the chief of the
live stock department of the worlds
fair meet the approval of the manage
ment the mule and his kin will be ac-
corded unusual honors at st. Louis next
year. The worlds fair in st. Louis
will set new standards in many ways,
and Mr.. Coburns effort will be to in
clude in these the standards that be-
long to the jack and jennet, and from
them down to The 'just plain mule" A
lack of knowledge exists as to the va
ried utilities of the mule, but this dis
play at the fair will be an eye opener
in this respect. 1t will tend to bring
the mule from all over the world. The
largest mule, the smallest mule, the
pack mule, the ambulance mule, all
other kinds of army mules, the draft
mule, the sugar mule, the cotton mule,
the burro-in short, any mule or any
of his relatives that have contributed
to the worlds progress in peace or war
will find at the worlds fair a chance
to record his service to mankind. A
live stock feature at St Louis in 1904
will be a mule display likely to sur
prise many a man who now counts
himself mule wise.-Home and Farm.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11

[Growing under shelter al the Kentucky
experiment station
three to five acres per day. The tobae-
co now heine grown In Texas is the
Cuban cigar leaf of several varieties.
This has been grown in large quaint
ties in few restricted localities. but
the market price has been unstable be
cause the leaf has not been properly
and uniformly cured before placing it
on the market. Here and there parties
have graded and cured the tobacco ac-
cording to market demands and the
wrappers have sold for 50 per pound.
A crop of 500 to 1,200 pounds of leaf
per acre Is Il satisfactory yield of Ha-
vana. Only 300 to 400 pounds of this
amount can be classed as wrapper.
Texas Havana is of such high grade
that when properly cured it cannot be
distinguished from the imported H.
vana.
Besides the cigar tobaccos there are
the plug varieties grown under two
general classes, green varieties and
white Bugey. OF these two plug to-
baccos the white Burley is considered
far superior, as it gives to the wrappers
used on the plugs the golden color so
much priced. The culls of Burley and
the dark green varieties are used as
plug filters, for snuff and smoking to-
bacco.
The illustration is n view of work I'M
der way on the Kentucky experiment
station grounds. Throughout that re-
gion the tobacco plants, grown under
cloth in protected beds, are set in the
field in April or May. The crop is
ready for harvest late in August or
about the LIST of September The clean
est possible cultivation is given. The
plants are suckered and topped to de-
velop just so many perfect leaves per
stalk. This calls for careful hand Ia
Dor, such az Is devoted to a tomato
crop in east Texas. Hand picking the
worms has now given way to the use
Of arsenical poisons.
Only the freshest, strongest lime
stone land is selected for Burley, just
as sandy soils of soft, close texture
are wanted for the best grades of IIa-
vana. Soils derived from Trenton lime
stone, such as are found in Ohio. Ken
lucky and Tennessee, are the Burley
soils of the United States.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11

"Seeing is believing, you know" remarked
the man with the ingrown quotation habit
mot always" replied the fussy person. 81 see
you frequently, but seldom believe you"
First Citizen-"What do you think OF this
idea Of an army OF the unemployed marching
to Washington" Second Citizen-"Thst's no.
thing new. 1t happens every four years"
Miss Passay (coyly)-"And just Think Last
evening he suddenly caught nae in his arms
and kissed me-" Miss Pepprey-"He always
was good hearted feliowAand so unselfish."
Dyspepsia-bane of human existence. Bur-
dock Blood Bitters cures 1t, promptly, perma,
nently. Regulates and tones the stomach.
"I notice that the Chicago News" says 1t
Hanna would rather go about doing good"
Eyes. Who Is Good9"
Is 1t a burnP Use DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil
A cut? Use DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil. At your
druggists
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11

Set plants into freshly turned soil so
that moist earth will come into contact
with the fine roots. A rainy or at least
cloudy day late in the afternoon is
q favorable time. Make the hole about
the depth of the root, insert plant and
press the earth closely and firmly to
the roots. In dry weather press the
soil with the foot and then go over
lightly with rake to stir the surface
and to hold in the moisture. Keep the
plants wet during setting. Ten minutes
of whiting either before or after setting
would often settle the fate of the plant.
American Cultivator.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
Startling Evidence.

Fresh testimony In great quantity is
constantly coming in, declaring DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
Coughs and Colds to be unequaled. A
recent expression from T. j. Mcfarland
Bentorville, Va. serves as example. He
writes: II had Bronchitis for three
years and doctored all the time without
being benefited. Then began taking
DR.. Kings New Discovery. and few
bottles wholly cured me-" Equally effec-
tive in curing all Lung and Throat
troubles, Consumption, Pneumonia and
Grip. Guaranteed by Geo e. Sampson
Druggist. Trial bottles free, regular
sizes soc, and 800.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
Sleeping and sitting Room

If one has to use a room for both
sleeping and sitting in, it is good plan
to fit up one corner with shelves not
more than four feet from the floor
where the bath and all other washing
appliances can be kept. This corner
should be cut off from the rest of the
room by a handsome cretonne or tapes
try curtain, which should be suspend
ed by rod hidden by piece Of cor
nice molding. Having the corner of
the room thus cut off will add to rather
than detract from its appearance, for
the convenience of this little private
nook will be very great comfort to Its
owner, who will probably put up an
other shelf q few feet higher than the
first to keep her boots and shoes upon.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
Was Wasting Away.

The following letter from Robert r
Watts of Salem, Mo-, is instructive. az
have been troubled with kidney disease
for the last five years. 1 lost flesh and
never felt we'll and doctored with lead
ing physicians and tried all remedies sug-
gested without relief. Finally l tried
Foley's Kidney Cure and less than two
bottles completely cured me and l am
now sound and we'll" Sold by F. w
Buchanan, Skowhegan; Geo. Cushing,
Madison.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
ss8ss 81 g.
efARN% GARDEk
a5z55Fss6 ~
TOBACCO GROWING.
New Phase of the Industry In Texas.
Kentucky shade Grown Crop.

Kentucky shade Grown Crop.
Professor J. Il. Council tells in Farm
and Ranch of the serious efforts now
being made to establish the tobacco in
dustry in east Texas and south Texas
by the national department of agrieul-
ture. Mr.. Shelter. the expert in charge
of this work, is reported this spring as
using two horse transplantins ma
chimes successfully at Naeogdoehes
and other stations Each machine sets
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
ATHLETES IN TRAINING KEPT IN
HEALTHY CONDITION WITH
BL00DINE.

One athlete prominent in New Eng
land Sporting Circles recently remarked
that he had found Bloodine the most
satisfactory medicine he had ever used
owing to its strength giving qualities
when taken for day or two before CO.
ing into cycle race found it gave me
force and energy that had never had
before. 1t contains no opiates or dan
gerous drugs
Bloodine costs but SOC. bottle or, in
tablet form, SOC. box. Bloodine Liver
Pills cure Constipation, 25c box.
Write for booklet and sample free.
The Bloodine Co., Boston, Mass.
sOID Ann RFroMMFNDED nv
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
A. X. PERKINS.
BILLS OF COST.

STATE OF MAINE-SoMERsE COUNTY.
County Treasurers Office, Harmony, |
May 1903. !
The following bills of cost were allowed at
Dec. adjourned term of the County Commits
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11

This author doesn't seem to have made his
mark as yet" "What makes you think thatf"
"The picture doesn't show him with an elbow
on his desk and resting his brow upon his
hand, with q fsr-a-way, thoughtful look In his
eyes,"
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
KING EDWARD

The above named stallion was foaled In May
1887. Sired by an imported Clydesdale stallion
LIST dam by Challenger.
I'd dam by Fesrnaught.
Sd dam by Columbus an imported pure bred
4th dam by Rancaveller, an imported thor
ough-bred.
KING EDWARD was second winner at the
Canada International Exhibition, held at st.
Johns, N. B.. in the fall of 1891 also at the
Provincial Exhibition, held at Charlottetown,
P E. l., in October. 1891, competing with stall
lions of all ages including Clydesdales, Shires
and Percherons
King Edward is dark bay, stands IS hands
and weighs 400 lbs. he is wonder ally light,
stepping horse for one of his size, and a good
roadster; and is decidedly q complete picture
of perfect horse.
KING EDWARD will stand the present sea
son at my stable on the Athens road, two miles
from Skowhegsn, from I q. m. until p. M.
every day and at my stable. Maple street,
Skowhegan, all the rest OF the time except
Tuesdays, when will be at Browns Corner,
aud Fridays in other places.
Terms SIS to warrant foaI.
Mares at owners risks, and all mares dis
posed of will be considered with ioal unless
otherwise proven
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
s54.S7

The following bills of cost were allowed at
the March term of the County Commission
ers' Court, 1903:
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
Driven To Desperation.

Living at an out of the way place, re-
mote from civilization. family is often
driven to desperation in case of accident,
resulting in Burns, Cuts, Wounds, u
cers,etc. Lay in supply of Bucklen's
Arnca Salve. It's the best on earth 25c,
at Geo. E. SIMPSONS Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11
Eastern Steamship
Company.
kENNEBEC DIVISION.

Commencing Tuesday, March 81, 1903,
Steamer "Della Collins" will leave Au.
gusta at 1.30 p. m Hallowell at p. NJ,
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays,
connecting with main line steamers,
leaving Gardiner at 1856, Richmond at
AS and Bath at 600 p m. for Boston.
Returning steamers leave Union Wharf.
Boston, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri.
days at 6 p. m. for landings on the river,
connecting at Gardiner with steamer
Della Ceilings" for Hallowell and Au.
gusta.
All freight via this line is insured
against fire and marine risk.
Allen Partridge Agent, Augusta.
G. A. Cole, Agent, Hallowell
A. II. HANSCOM, CALVIN AUSTIN
q. P & A. V.P & Genn Mgr.
General Offices. Fosters Wharf Boston, Mass.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-06-11

Sunday School Tescher-"Now, Johnny,
what is the golden text" Johnny (whose IA
ther is in politIcs)-"In a multitude OF coun.
cimen there is wisdom"
Three spectres that threaten baby's life. ChOl-
era infantum. dysentery, diarrhea. DR.. Fowlers
Extract of Wild Strawberry never fails to con-
quer them.
Uncle John-"I'm glad to hear you say you We
got such a nice teacher" Willie-"Yes, she's
the best ever" Uncle John-"That's right.
Wilie-"Yes, she gets sick every other week
or so, an there amt 10 school,"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-01-23
Il. & 3. Reer,s tENer.


New orleans. January 80. Early Liver
pool adviccs were more favorable than OK
pcctcd on the rumor Of large y'cw or.
leans failure, our market in sympathy
opened > 10 4 points higher hut declined
s TO . subsequently, on the later cafiuess
in Liverpool, which was caused by cables
from here stating that the failure reported
was unlmportant. Near the close fresh
buying was instrumental In establishing an
advance of To 3 points from the bottom,
making the net gain to 2 points on the
day
While spots locally ruled steady offer
ings from the interior were free at con
ceSeinns with few buyers. The fact that
holders were more liberal In their views
shows that they are willing 10 sell on the
present basis From existing Indications,
unless there are clearances tomorrow IRON
outports the amount brought into Sisht Tor
the week viii range around @IO,oO bales,
as compared 10 $4,000 last yenr me
statistical position viii, no doubt continue
strong, still there seems TO he less incilhA-
tion SHOWN to follow the advance than Tor
some time. even though the feeling Is very
bullish. Under the circumstances we THINK
nurchages should only be made on shaip
breaks. Receipts, however Will continue
to govern. IL q - ~"
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The Oil Market.
Business Was Better Than Usual on tho
EXCHANGE.

Business Was Better Than Usual on tho
EXCHANGE.
Buslness on tho Houston OF and stock
Exchange yesterday was Of better order
than usual for the beginning of tho week.
but most OF this Is due TO the Forthcoming
dividends which some have been led 10
look for In short time.
\ lot VI 200 shares Of Manhattan changed
hands yceterdny at sac per sharc. witch
Is a little advance over the last sale
recorded.
Realty was strong factor 1000 shares
being dealt In at 1c per share. one cent
was bid for considerable more, hut none
could be had AZ these quotations M an al.
vance is looked for In this stock, which Is
about due
Palestine beaumont was next dealt In on
the list, 200 shares being sold at 24c aud
small lot of nifty shares az Csc which Is
about the average that this stock has been
selling OF late.
jackson OF was traded in at good
Arm figure. 1900 shares selling at Sc and
1850 at Sl2c. This stock holds Its ground
very well, with no weakness shown what
ever.
Anglo American is getting hrmer. 1900
shares selling AT 5sc and another lot Of
26p0 at lie. This stock is gaining strength
at a very good rate.
To complete the list $50 shares OF Ma.
tional OF and Pipe Line were SOLD at 6hc
per share.
tsL.
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hIlsTON WHOLESALE MARKET

large aud temporary decline has occurred
The market is almost bare Of good apples
with a moderate demand for the same.
The banana market is in better condi.
tion now. and ripe stock IS In good do
mand at the usual prices
The butter trade was moderate YESTERDAY
country orders being more numerous than
city Prices are unchanged
The e H. DIESEL company reports the re-.
ceipt Of another shipment Of Taugerine
orangeess OF fine quality. which are selling
at S2.IJ per box.
The demand for cabbage is good. quota.
tions on Texas stock being 1la to Ia cents.
Coast country cabbage Is the only kind at
present ON the market
Oranges are moving slowly and the Job.
bers have an ample supply for all demands.
Baldwin & Cargill yesterday received car
load OF California naVes. also carload ot
new crop Messinn lemons. which meet
with ready sales at $500 per box.
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ninhard Cooke q Coz Letter.

uouston. Texas. January %. Estimates
for Houston and New orleans tomorrow
a. GOO bales. against 1900 one year ago;
the ports 5000 bales. against $1,000 las.
year.
The bears seem satisfied with the move
mont taking into consideration the cold
Jyet weather we have had In the belt the
last ten days, While the bulls stand on
Inc strength Of the statistical position and
tbe demand for the actual cotton and the
stand taken by spot holders, II seems diff
aculf TASK to further depress the market,
81 long ms middling cotton Is at present
prIces with good demand.
n T. Wilson & Co I'm their estimates or
the ii.Dl2 UOO-bale crop, give Aikansns
f5o0OO bales more than last year, Missis-
sinnI 10000 more. NOrth Carolina $500.
south carolina 100000. Tennessee and
others 12O.OO0 more than the year before.
Alabama 10000. Georgia 10000, Texas
10000 bales less than last year, with other
I ivcrrol h due to be unchanged tomor-
row Richard Cooke & Co.
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TRADE OR EXCHANGE,

III THIS OFFICE. wants sispographlel
bookkeeping or collecting worry =
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MORPHINE.

Opium and Liquor hahits cured at home by
treatment wholly neW IN method, action
aud results. No pain, sufrer,1g or prostra
tian. You continue your regular WORK
every day Ne dreaded last Stage. or sub.
HtltutIon hut thorough lasting cure. FEes
trial treatment and srRlrd booklet seat On
request Write today 10 DIR, PHRDY,
Mitchell Binding. Fannln and Capitol
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NEW YORK COTTON.
Early Weakness Caused Declines But a
Rally Followed.


Rally Followed
New York, January %, The cotton mar
ket opened steady at an advance Of TO
4 points, cables being strong, with large
activity reported at Liverpool on account
Of Egyptian spectators, some placing the
total Of their purchases ln the English mar
ket at 10000 bales There was further
advance Of / to . points ON the more ac-
tive positions when 1t became apparent
that public buying orders were not OF large
volume. and the market commenced to sag
and a decline Of to points from the top
ensned. The weakness was Increased ny
lndicntlons that receipts would eAcevu
early estimates The early estimates POM
I'll To mort rpecipts OF 2S,oO bales TOT ~
dny. later estimates increased the nssutSS9
To 20 900 hales. tle actual totai Whs M
bales. against 32,l1l bales last 3thl' I'M
amount Of cotton TO be brought lulo sihm ,,,
this week Is variously esthnhleu ~ iat,s
300 600 to 100000 bales, cioss 800 tbaf
heing lmuossfble by reason Of the tact ~ ~
a iargn estimate OF cotton Is prepared ioI
shipueut abroad without cerluln5s .bts
dafn ~ shiDment The IN slght lni i
Week win run against 2Gs 5s6 ne e9 ,not
,snnndinr week last year 2l2Ho- W 70 -
and ia189 in 1890. The selling Rail
sisted bV encouraging REPORTS 'uJtth Ger
River ana tile dry goods trhne VA "a he
min lines of cotton goods reported 20 10. ~
/ srarce ana Tending upward Iht ~ /
o.. this neyr1 rallied and closed qllet , ~
~ 4 noints advance gUtal safes "i i"'''
were MS 900 bales.
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3 B. Morris & Cols Letter.

Houston, Texas, January 22.-The demand
FOR srot cotton just now seems 10 he In
s,tiahle aud that demand, allied with Hight
recelpts. constitute the strength Of the
market It is evident however, TINT spin
ners are buying beyond their immediate re-
oulrements and laying in large reserves.
such being the case, their purchases will
cease so soon as receipts show any lndica
lion Of an increase
Evervthing, therefore, hinges on the
weather and the movement. and We do not
exRect any material decline until both show
r. b. Morris 4 Co.
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POULTRY, BUTTER AND EGGS.

81. Louis. January 22.-Poultry Steady;
chickens oI5: turkeys 49, ducks ~; geese
a. Butter-Quiet; creamery 22m2b; dairy
1921. Eggs-Flrm at 1S FOR fresh
New York. January %. Eggs Receipts
5c5J packages; market steadier: State and
pennsyiyania average hest %; Western
fancy 23, refrigerated iGdl0.
Kansas city. January % --Eegs-Weaki
fresh Missouri and Kansas stock lila per
dozen loss OF, cases returned.
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Memphis. January % oil, carload lots
per gAilon-Prime crude 80; on crude 3D1
as: prime summer yellow 30; on summer
yellow nominal choice cooking summer yell
low, less than carload lots, per gallon,
nominal Meal-Prme q J0d9l 10; cake
81 .OO0I21 -.
New Orleans, January 22.-Cotton seed
oii-Prime refined In barrels. 1914; on re-
hned, in barrels. 3Tl5i prime crude, loose,
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Nav Orleans.


Especial 70 The Poctl
New Orleans, January 22.-The market
for rough rice ruled quiet with lack Of
new features of interest, Trading was on
minor lines, both as regards Honduras and
domestic Japans, but this was rather owing
TO the lack Of supplies put forward than
any slackcning In the demand from the
mills. Sales were confined TO medium
grades. Clean rice was In good demand,
with the general conditions Of the market
unchanged. Offerings were moderate and
well taken up mt full figures Receipts from
country mills were on moderate scale.
Receipts 253S sacks OF rough and 1868
pockets Of clean,
cks Of rough, OF which sol sacks were
Honduras and 5GS sacks domostc.
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TN0ST WANT ADS ARR
4 numerous because they pay
SITUATIONS - MALE.

ny No meal aud pastry cook; white;
best Of references. A. r., inis Hardy
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BUT IS IMPROVING.
.,,ons Are Now on the Market,
w. -. ~. Trade Is Better-EgaS
N Are MOVING Slowly

xso,esale market showed very
io'al ga yesterday in the way Of
lGs,, No local produce dealers were
DIV ia now stocks Of goods and
reVN an increase in trade, which
'uus ~ sefore the month ends. Fruits
|p'sls ss,os are in fairly good demand
res So Sood supplies on hand. while
WIZ Ssge moderate business.
nuy ,,oao arm in general, with dc.
1 ID few produits'
supply of eeier. on h'na now .