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The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28

A. the regular meeting Of SomerseG
Grange at S)rridgewoek, july p, there
was a very small number our, only ses-
enteen members present. bur al enjoyed
the evening. Sister A. t. Burgess: al
lecturer bot only kept very good order
but furnished al Interesting prograu oy
calling OF those present and about al
responded to their names.
Program-Frst, song By the choir
recitation, "The Little Hero Grace
Marcia song. softly Shines the Start
Of Evening MAY Marstou; Whis;llnG
solo, Alta Allen; five minutes talk, sara
Frederic; defamation. bill Masoo'G
Wife Brother Bruce Of Clsreuoot
grange, n. H.; remarks by t. q. Tohey
and others; song, "A Wanderer Tor Het
Sake May Marston. \ soug b. the
choir closed the program for the evening.
The next regular meeting will be tsld
Aug. 4, also meeting Of he corp9rs-
ton on the same date. -
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28
INFANTS FOOD.
One Way of Preparing MIX by
Which To Obtain Good Results.

W men 10 OBfHiu b0Dn hFhuitH.
For tie vast majority If infants II
all classes Of the community / have
for the past six years found tlAt tie
simplest, cheapest and bost ford FOR
daily use IS a fair average quality Of
cows milk diluted with water acford-
Ing TO the age and digestive capacity Of
the child. The top milk, or the up
per portion OF milk that has been al
lowed to stand In a vessel at a temper
allure not above 60 degrees for from
four to six hours, is sometimes prefer
able. Tie proportion Of fat to proteids
is much gerater In such milk and Will
better bear diluting \ pinch Of either
table salt or phosphate Of sodium Is
added, because cows milk contains no
soda salts, while human milk does,
and a heaping teaspoon Of raw cane
sugar to the quart. The mixture Is
placed In a double cooker. with cold
water In the outer vessel, and allowed
TO remain on the fire for ten minutes
after the water has begun 10 boil. This
is virtually pasteurizing the milk,
which has become modified by dilution
and the addition Of salts and sugar
The principal and most important OBJ
jeet Of this process is not 30 much to
attack germs rs to act upon the caseln
In such manner that the character Of
the curd will be modified by the milk
curdling fermeBt in the child's stom-
aeh. analogous TO rennet In the stom-
ach of the calf without doing injury to
other nutritious components. This Is
materially aided by the dllutlon-Table
Talk
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28
The War.

\ battle was fought Saturday and sun
day, near Ia Tche Kiao, attended, it is
believed with heavy losses. The pro-
gress of the battle was watched by
many people in Newchwang from the
roofs of houses. The day was clear and
the smoke of the guns could be plainly
seen.
Gen Kuroki, after a severe fight. oc.
cupied kiao Tung on July 10 The
place had been fortified by the Russians.
who defended it stoutly. In the fighting,
Gen kuroki's troops drove the Russians
from their strongly fortified position on
the Chi river, which is northwest of No
Tien pass, and east OF An Ping, inflict
ing upon the enemy more serious losses
than they sustained themselves. The
fight began on the Sth and ended on the
10Th. The japanese lost 424 men in kill
ed and wounded. The Russian losses
are estimated at one thousand.
The passage of the Dardaneles by the
Russian fleet steamers, the seizures Of
German mails, the capture in the Red
Sea by Russia of the Peninsular and
Oriental steamer Malacca have attracted
great attention throughout Japan The
government is watching the situation
keenly. The editors of the Toxic news
papers have met and passed a resolution
declaring that the passage of the Darad-
nelles by the Russian ships is a violation
of treaty obligations and an insult to all
of the powers; that the seizure of ships
by the Russian volunteer vessels jeopar-
die the interests of all neutral powers
and that Russa's action endangers the
peace of the world.
The British government is taking en-
ergetic action in the case of the sinking
of the British steamer Knight Com
mander by the YladiYostok squadron.
Ali information received by the govern
ment tends to establish in the official
mind belief that an outrage has been
committed for which no excuse exists
in international Jaw.
The state department has been otfeial-
ly advised that I t Japanese forces &C
cupy Yin kow and that Gen Oku Of the
Japanese army, captured TasAikiao on
the 18th inst. after two days hot fight
ing with the Russian forces numbering
five divisions assisted by l6 batteries
The advices corroborated the estimated
Japanese loss of 500 men
The Russian statement to the effect
that vessels of the volunteer fleet here
after will not be permitted 10 operate
fer war purposes, is regarded in Turkish
official circles as settling the question of
heir passage through the Dardanelles
1t is held that as they will only have the
status of merchantmen there is no rea-
son to refuse them permission to tray-
erse the straits as heretofore
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28

The world is much like a mirror, and
gives back the reflection II receives. If
you gaze into Ii with scowlinR. dis
agreeable face you will see that face re-
flected, and the world soon criticises
mercilessly the face that betrays what
1t should take pains to conceal.
The cheerful woman is u blessing
and that cboerfuness can be cultivated
is patent on every side. Some Of the
most amiable, lovely women are the
greatest sufferers. But 1t is Il well es-
tablished fact that the greatest suffer
ers are most silent and patient
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28

1t does not take a person with a very
Ong memory to recall that the Republi-
va party found an empty treasury and a
financially dscredited government in
~ when the Democratic AdministrG-
0on retired. These have given place to
aAfger accumulation Of gold than has
9een seen elsewhere in any age and a
uaatelai standing that ranks first In the
"ofia's money markets. These things
He worthy of due consideration when
"e democratic party asks to be again
'aHusted with the finances of the nation,
specially as that party is all at sea on
~e money question.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28
Skowhegau Markets
PRICES -rAIn pRnnrcERs


OATs-50 cts.
WoOL-Uuwashed, - is.
HrDEs ANn sKiSs-hides, l-s ami skins
70 Set calf skins, . e @1 -. tsch.
BEASs-Hand-liekedy yellow eyes. IS. 10 S3-x,
pea beans, 50 50
RERt--Ox heef t II cts
ForLrRY-FoSis .C a. - - FER IL; ch,ckeSs
- 10 Is cts.
RaTSp HoG-6 cts
TALLow-Rouch cts. pc, IN.
BUTrER-tirst Qusllty, stamped, is 70 n per y
secs q +. per dor fresh.
PorAruEs-slC 10 S1.oo.
RETAIL MARkRT.
FLoUR--SprinC wheat Patent, 1850 20 s-&;
WinteI wheat pat $3.50 to $50; Winter wheEs
choice, $3.50
Consists per bag; meal and cracked corr
Sl.SS per bag
{. :, MKAL-sls0 per bag
FEED Middlings, 81 AS per cwt Chicago glurs
81. IS per cwt.
SPRING BRAS-si.25 yer cwt,
MIXED FRED-$l 70 per cwt.
SALT PoRK-loc Id; by the bol., roc lbs, sis.a
CHEEsE-ls per 10.
BUTTER-ls to Pets per 10
Ee9s-f2 cts n doI fresh.
TKAs-25 to 60 cents per ID.
CoFFEE-l0 to IS cents per ID.
LARD-Domestic u cts; Pure, y eta. Csz-
pound, 10 cts.
MoLAssEs-Pure Ponce, 40: pure BarbAdSs<
80 Maple, sc per qt. Choice Cooking, 2Sc-
SCGAR-Iiranulated sugar, best quality
pounds for si.oo Brown, D pounds for e..
PoTAroEs- $40 and tl.25 a bu.
DryFnH-Cod, 8 TO 10 cts per le; pollock, b.
OS1oSs-oc, per ID.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28

1000 crops throughout the country is
very desirable event. The prospect of
'1'n 'hls year is excellent. Dunn's re-
NC" OF last week says; dispatches
nc almost unanimous, In stating that
1Op prospects have greatly improved
Nufing the past week. Warm and clear
"'a'ner has facilitated growth, and hsr-
~ sung has progressed rapidly wherever
..v v pants have matured. 1t Is prscti-
certain that early reports of injury
" ~ winter wheat were exaggerated, and
! $40" development of corn and cotton
-. responded to brief period of high
~perature. A composite photograph
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28

Thomas Taggart of Indiana was on
Tuesday electen chairman of the Demo
cratic National committee: Wrey Wood
son of Kentucky, secretary; Edwin
Seton of Washington, assistant sec
rotary; John 1. Martin, sergeant at
arms The election of treasurer was
left with the executive committee.
Judge Parker thinks so we'll of the
Republican gold standard policy that he
has recommended 1t to a party he
knows does not believe in it and is not
honest in claiming to do So
The Republican convention declared
for the gold standard from conviction.
The Democratic convention ommitted
the money plank from fear.
The Eastern Steamship company
steamer City of Rockland, bound from
Boston for Penobscot river ports, struck
on Gangwsy Ledge In Penobscot Bay,
Tuesday morning, and was badly dam
aged. Her 800 passengers were taken
off by q tug and landed at Rockland.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28

The Boston Herald takes occasion to
criticize the New York paper of the
same name for condemning President
Roosevelt for exhibiting the same
charactistics it approves in Judge Park
er The New York organ condemns
President Roosevelt because he wants to
have his say about party issues and
public affairs, and, at the same time
because of his telegram to the st. Louis
convention, commends Judge Parker,
stating the Democrats have found in him
dominating force. "What they needed
was master. They have found one in
Judge Parker" This is saying that he
has discovered the possession of will
aud power to rule things himself, similar
70 Mr.. Roosevelt's. Because of this un-
expected quality, the Herald rejects
Roosevelt and favors Parker.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28

Up TO date dentists have several new
wrinkles for whitening and polishing
the teeth. One of these is to first Dip
the brush into salty water and then
apply the powder which should be Of
the finest quality After three or four
minutes brushing rub little dry salt
over the teeth and In time they Will
become pencepubly whittier If you
want to have teeth Ike polished ivory
take a piece of channels skin. dip It
In lemon juice and rub the teeth until
they are hot TO the touch.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28

Oilcloth looks better and lasts longer
II polished with beeswax and turpen-
tine than II washed. To make the pol
ish dissolve an ounce OF beeswax in a
pint Of turpentine Apply with one
piece of flannel and polish with an
other. To get good effect quickly be
careful always to use clean cloths, Old
poea. and II is really a saving OF time
IN the end II they are washed each time
they are used.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28

of all reports received this week, cover
ing practically every important agri-
cultural product, would show weather
conditions most favorable and crop pros
poets bright for more than an average
yield" This is good news whatever the
developments relative to strikes and
lockouts may be.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28

President Roosevelt was notified
formally of his nomination for the Presi
dency by the National Republican con-
vention, yesterday. The ceremony took
place at his country home at Sycamore
Hill, three miles from Oyster Bay, In
accordance with the wish of the Pres-
dent the ceremony was made as simple
as possible. The formal notification of
the action of the convention was made
on behalf of committee representing
every state and territory in the United
States By Joseph G. Common, Speaker of
the house of Representatives
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28

Democratic papers are much concern
ed over the prospect that Elihu Root
will become the Republican nominee for
governor Of New York. Well they may
)e as he has ehpwn himself to be one of
he ablest men of the country and ex-
,eedingly popular in his state.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28

Americans won six of nine of the in
ternational track events in the contest
between Harvard-Yale and Oxford
Cam bridge colleges at the queens club
grounds at West Kensington England on
Saturday last. Harvard and Yale men
took all but the half mile, mile and two
mile runs, and naturally feel we'll over
their victory.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28

Thomas Taggart of Indiana has been
chosen chairman OF the National Demo-
cratic committee. he appeared to be
the only man of craftsmanship siz' who
desired the place.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28

The Portland Press is authority for
the statement that the independent
ticket in Cumberland county is busted
The statement that neither Mr.. Cobb nor
lf. Allen would authorize the use OF
their names on the combination was too
much for it. Democrats are disappointed
Al the outcome, Judging from the kind
interest in it shown by the Argus.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28
For County Treasurer;
II. REED of Harmony.

For Representative to the Legislature
EDWARD y. MERRILL of Skowhegan
A. LEDYARD SMITH of Madison.
HARVEY L. SAWYER of Smithfield.
CASSIUs Z. KINSMAN of Cornyille.
ALVIN o. HOWEs of Palmyra.
EDWIN o, VITTUM OF Concord.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28

Wagers are recorded almost daily in
New York on the Presidential election.
The prevailing odds are to 10 in favor
of Roosevelt. That is what the Demo
Gratis are asking. Roosevelt money ia
offered at 10 to 7.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28

The petition OF the Somerset Farmers
Co operative Telephone Co., which ap-
pears elsewhere is of interest to all
Skowhegan farmers.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28

Wife, must run across the street
and bid Mrs Neighbor goodby. III be
back in q second. Husband = Well,
you'll have to hurry. The train leaves
In three hours.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28

Rear Admiral II. c. Taylor of the
United States navy who commanded the
Indiana at the battle of Santiago died at
Copper Cliff general hospital, Sadburn
Ont, Tuesday, of peritonits.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28

Serenus II. Rodick, one of the most
prominent Bar Harbor citizens, died
shortly before midnight on Monday at
his home on Cottage street, aged IS
years.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28
The Way II Happened.

she-Archibald was always trying to
avoid the girls. Where did he meet
the one he afterward marr1edf He
He didn't meet her. She overlook him
Smart Set
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28
Church Notes
METHODIST

METHODIST.
Prayer meeting tonight. Thursday. e
be followed BY S. 5. Board meeting.
sunday services as usual. SpaciA
music by the quartette aad sermon By
the pastor ,. S. al = u. Evening
service at :. Everybody welcome % a.
of these services.
Class meeting, Tuesdsy evening.
Last Sunday Mrs. Judkins ssug alto,
and Mr.. Merchant played the violin,
much to the enjoyment Of the audience
| The Garden Party' az the home Of L
J. Smith on Monday st;erroon proved to
be House Party, owing 10 the damp
ness of the lawn. The mystical thirteen
sat down to picaic supper which wst
enjoyed By all. Mrs. Benson ard Mrs.
Smith served the company with delicious
ice cream. The afternoon and evening
Was much enjoyed by those present
ADVENTIST.
There will be services in the &. A. l.
hail. next Sunday, at 30 ard : 2. n.
Rev. p. B. Osborne minister in charge
This will close our series Of meetings foJ
the present, and all are cordially invited
to be present.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
First Church of Christ. ScIentisA-
Society holds services at ChristiaE
Scieuee Hall, ". B, Steward block, Is
Water street. sunday 81 l0:45 a. N
Subject, "Spiritn Sunday School a
II As q. N. Christian Science Hsll is opeE
10 visitors on Wednesday afternoons
from 3 until 5 o'clock. All are welcome
Regular church services OF the Chris
tian cl-nee Society will be held il thei-
rooms over Geo. Simpsons store or
Water ST., Sundays, ST 10 45 q. ~, sud
Wednesday evenings at 30 The rooas
will be open. Wednesdays and Saturdays
from 2.30 to ?. m. also Saturday even
ings from TO 9 as reading room. The
public are cordially invited. The sut. &
OF our next meeting will De spirit
UNIyERsALIsT.
The Ladies Circle Will meet. Aug. N
wi b MIS-. II. c. B4ssel', Madison Ave.
Religious services will be held 81
usual, Sunday. Al 10 as public vor--
ship with sermon By the pastor. A. =
m. session Of The SUNDAY School. A.
p. M, Junior Union, SUI i4er, MY tayor-
lie Bible parable and why - A.
O'Clock, !. P. c. I. meeting, topic,
THE value Of honest doubt
BETHANY.
Rev. c. r. B. Dodge Of ST. Johnsbury,
VI, will occupy the pulpit Of the Beth
any Baptist church, sunday morning, Al
10 10. sunday school will convene 81
noon. Christian Endeavor service vii
be held al o'clock ?. ~. and genera
prayer and praise meeting az : O'Clock.
: Mr. NJ q Head, who had tasted sieee
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28

Mr. VI q. Head, who had tasted siace
the second OF June, has died al the hons
of his uncle in Hermon, where he h1c
been for two weeks
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28
The merset Reporter
Weekly Republican Newspaper.

E. Z. MoNEELIR.
10. saITH. .. ,-O pI,n, Iouvps
GREET. sKoWHEGAN ME.
.,,vprtsNESTs; --bus1noSs and lesal aoVef
!sD,ents inserted at reasonable rates, suJIse a
nse macs used and the position gwen
. 49, .as onoted on application. :, po.noo,
rice nsds of Thanks and Resolutions OF respect
,.e.srted at cents per line.'
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
When paid in advance.
ar $3.50 Six months,..............foc'
One Three months,
=, will he charged If not paid until eno Oh year
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28
ADVENTIST

There will be services in The 6. A. T.
hail next Sunday. at 30 ard ?. n.
Rev. p. B. Osborne minister in charge
This will close our series Of meetings fot
the present, and all are cordially invited
To be present
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28
UNRERSALIST
BETHANY.

Rev. c. r. B, Dodge Of ST. Johnsbury,
VI, will occupy the pulpit Of the Beth
any Baptist church, sunday morning. 81
1915. sunday school will convene az
noon. Christian Endeavor service vii
be held at & o'clock p. n, and geners
prayer and praise meeting az O'clock
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28

-.--vpyo AS SECOND oLAss MAIL MATTER.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-07-28

For County Commissioner:
GEORGE T. TIBBETTS of Fairfield.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-07
Live Stock.

New York,-BEEVES-Receipt
1907; bulls and COWS, quiet and TN.
changed; steers, 44oH625; bulls, 32j
n $50; COWS, 2.4oM4,25,
CALNES-Rcccipts, 3IS; veals, firm
to 25c. higher; buttermllks, higher. all
sold; vealS, 4ooMoe5; buttermllkS
3o2n; fed calves, 400; city dressed
vcals firm, at 0Moc per pound; extra
9H; country dressed, GA SIC
SHEEP AND LAMBS--Rcceipts
1888; good handy sheep, steady; others
easier; choice lambs, 25c to $50 higher;
good to prime, tirmcr; common, I'm,
changed. Sheep, 275M465; choice
475n5 90; culls, 2.oofd , so; lambs,
5ooM7.55; one car choice, TO; culls
3ooM4.5o.
HOGS-Receipts. oS7; feeling weak;
top price for State hogs, SIS.
Chicago,-CATTLE- Receipts, L.
900, including $50 Texans; market
steady; good to prime steers, 5.5oMi
$50; poor to medium. 4.5oT so
stockers and feeders, 2.5oN45o; cows,
I.soM4.25; hcifers, 2.ooM+75; Gamers,
I.5od 200; bulls, 2,oo@4.a5; calves, 80
1000; Texas fed steers. 3.25(n5.o5.
HOGS-Receipts, to-day, 10000; to-
morrow. 10000; market, 5MIoc higher;
mixed and butchers. 5.2old $40; good
to choice, heavy, 5.35M5.45; rough
heavy, sI5M5.3o; light, 5,2o@ SIS;
bulk Of sales, 5.25M5,35.
SHEEP - Receipts, 5000; sheep
lower; good TO choice wcthers, 4.SotN
500; fair to choice mixed, 37514. so;
spring lambs, 4ooG 700.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-07
WHOLESALE MARKETS.

Baltimore, - FLOUR Quiet and
unchanged; receipts, 3,S43 barrels.
WHEAT-Dull; spot contract. I.ol
0I.oIh; spot No. red Western, I.oT
ILoIM June, LOO asked July. 93h
asked; August, S34 asked, steamer
No., 2 red, S+MS4H; receipts, Ole
bushels; Southern, by sample, SoH
G.oI; Southern, on grade. SoG1oI.
c O R Dull, spot. 51hM5IM;
June, 5IHM5IM; July. SEA 52H ;
steamer mixed. 4SHM4Sal; receipts,
1880 bushels; Southern white corn
5oG5 So; Southern yellow corn, 5oT-6
OATS-Stcady; No. white, 46H
Tl7; No. ? mixed, 44Ml4H; receipts,
S,oS7 bushels.
RYE-Dull; No. Western, up.
town, 70 asked.
BUTTER-Steady and unchanged;
fancy imitation, I7MIS; fancy cream.
cry, 70; fancy ladle, I4MI5; store
packed. rIMI2.
EGGS-Stcady and unchanged, at
CHEESE-Firm and unchanged;
large, S13M8A; medium, 5000;
small, S7SM0B.
New Observation-Disclosures, 49,.
az barrels; exports, 1890 barrels; quiet
and partially lower. Winter patents.
1904 5,25; winter straights, 4.7oM4 s.;
Minnesota patent, $3.50 20.
POTATOES - Quiet; new South.
crn, 2ooM 800; Jersey sweets, per
basket, I25MI75.
PEANUTS - Firm; fancy hand
picked, 6M6A; other domestic, 34M
OK.
CABBAGES-Easy; Long Island
per 100, 3.ooM3.5o; Southern, barrel
crate. IoonI25.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-07
Turn About Is Fair Play.

James Mcneil Whistler Lad o
French poodle of which he was e%
travagantly fond. This poodle was
seized with an affection of the throc,
and Whistler had the audacity 10 sond
for the great throat specialist, Mac
kenzie.
Sir Morell. when he saw that he had
been called in to treat a dog, didn t
like it much it was plain. But he
said nothing. He prescribed, pocket
ed big fee and drove away.
The next day he sent post haste
for Whistler. And Whistler, thinking
he was summoned on some matter
connected with his beloved dog, drop
ped his work and rushed like the
wind to Mackenzie's.
On his arrival, Sir Morell said
gravely: "How do you do, Mr.. Wits
tier? | wanted to see you about hay
ing my front door painted. "-Collier's
Weekly.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-07-07
COMMERCIAL REVIEW.

R: G. Dun & Co.'s Weekly Review
OF Trade says:
Although the new fiscal year opened
with an extended holiday there is
much encouragement in the evidence
OF returning confidence, and statistics
tor the last six months indicate that
there is no little reason for anticipat-
ing better things in the last hall of
the year. Halt yearly returns of i'll
solvencies show that liabilities have
steadily decreased Railway earnings
that earlier months showed losses OF
5 per cent. or more in comparison
with last year, exhibit an increase of
40 per cent. for June. Reports from
leading branches of trade for THE
past week testify to quiet condition,
out scarcely more SO than is custo-
nary at this time of the year, while
Inquiries in several manufacturing
ines promise better distribution in
The near future.
Failures this week in the United
states are 24o, against 227 last week,
e57 the preceding week and 2I5 the
corresponding week last year.
Bradstreet's says:
Slack demand and ovcrproductioD
II some lines have spurred Americas
manufacturers to seek a foreign out.
ct. Detailed foreign trade figures
or May show that iron and stcc'
makers have found it possible to ex-
bort more literally, and manufactures
generally are moving abroad SO much
better as to indicate that the present
GEAR will see the largest exports OF
manufactured goods i'll the country's
history.
Wheat, including flour, exports for
he week ended June 80 aggregate
t,la7,S85 bushels, against I,27I.4H
asst week, 2,o666S2 this week last
year, 3,aII,2I5 in 1902 and 3.7S7.6C
II 1901. From July I, 1903, to date
hey aggregate I33,S'5,324 bushels.
against 223I66,373 last season, az.
,54.473 in 1902 and 2I+0E,5oI in
1901. Corn exports for the week ag.
srcgate 536oS7 bushels, against ,'S7.-
)62 last week, I,42o,I72 a year ago
$4,000 in 1902 and 2,24o,o33 in 1901