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The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05
Somerset Grange.

Somerset Pomona grange will meet In
regular session with Wesserrunset
grange, Cornville, May 10. 1904. Pro-
gram: 10 a. NJ, opening exercises /;
business; music; address of welcome,
l.. L. Smith; response, Ella H. Crowell ;
music; talk, "Principles Of Horse Feed
ing" {. Davis Miller; recess, / 80 p. m. ;
comforting fifth degree; music; essay,
Agnes X. Moody; talk, "AudObon Socle-
ties In Relation to Farmers, Kate. B. El-
lis; music; select reading, Angie L.,
Dodge; Review of Farmers Bulletin"
No. 1874, "Tree Planting on Rurul School
Grounds" C E. Ball; business; re-
marks for the good of the order; music.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05
Weavers Strike at the MarstOn
WOrsted Mill.

Promptly at p. N. Monday last all
the weavers 10 the Marston Worsted
mills, nearly 160 IN number, went out on
a strike as a result Of the management's
refusal to remove the nails which had
been placed above the lower sash In the
weave room, thus preventing the wiz
dows being raised and lowered at the
will Of the employees.
We learn from one Of the strikers that
this move was not taken by them until
after the company had been waited upon,
first by q committee requesting the re-
moval of the nails, and later by notifies
tion Of the ultimstum as voted by Show
hegan Local, No. 398, TO strike unless
the nails were removed by p. m., May Q.
The claim from the wesvers' side Of
the question 10 that without free use of
both sashes 10 the windows they were
prevented from getting proper ventila-
tion, as the cool AIR, coming In from over
their heads, caused colds and would utI-
mstely lead up to other troubles.
From the side of the management we
learn that DO objections were made to
the windows being free to operate at
the will of the employees until 1t was dis-
covered that such privilege had long
been abused, by q few, In many ways
that were detrimental to the success of
their business, and they found 1t impera-
tive upon them to take such action as
they did. The claim made by the en-
ployea that the fastening of the lower
sash was detrimental to their (the en-
ployes') health, is denied by the man
agement, as they assert that with the
upper sash left at their pleasure the
room would receive ample and proper
ventilation, and far better than 80 per
cent of the mills of like character in
New England.
Wednesday the company posted nc
tices to the effect that only 40 looms
would be run during the day for the re-
mainder of the season. There are so
looms in the mill and as these had been
run night and day 1t will curtail produc-
tion 70 per cent. Notices were also is-
sued to the effect that any Of the disaf-
fected weavers who wish to return to
work should apply at the mill Office.
This strike Is greatly regretted by cit
izens generally. The feeling prevails
that had the weavers adequate grievance,
their offense, the closing down OF an In
dustry of such value to our town, might
be coDdoned, but to make an issue
upon so trivial matter presents two se'
rious aspects: First, the prevention of
a corporation taking such action as 1t
shall deem for Its best interests In cor
ducting a business of such magnitude
successfully and, second, the fact that
a few workmen of more or less irrespor-
sible character should be able to dictate
to the many, as the management claims,
and cause united action to be taken for
a grievance more or less OF an imaginary
nature.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05

In alluding to the last days OF the
session of Congress that clos ed last week,
a daily paper of Boston criticises the ex-
plosion of personalities that Interested
some persons as that style Of rhetoric
always does, but comes to the conclusion
that the coming campaign will not be es-
pecially venomous, and advances the
theory that "the powder already ex-
ploded will not burn again with much
effect" The personalities INDUCED In
will have wide circulation by the publi-
cation Of speeches made for political ef-
feet, but there is no great power In
them as political weapon. There are
issues between the parties, and the rea-
sonable discussion of tre political ques-
tions OF the day will have far more effect
upon voters In determining their action
at the polls than the pyrOtechnic oratory
Of the Cockrans and the Dslzells In the
closing days of a Congressional session.
1t is to be hoped so for the credit of the
American people.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05
Advertisement for Proposals for
Masonry.

Sealed proposals will be received at the
ofhce Of Butler & Butler. Skowhegan, Maine,
until noon Of the twentieth day of May, 1904,
for the building of the masonry substructure
Of steel highway bridge over the South
Channel Of the Kennebec river in Skowhegan
village.
Bids will be received on two plans, viz
First. For the substructure for one spas
bridge calling for two abutments Of second
class masonry.
Second. For the substructure for two span
bridge. calling for the same masonry as
above and central pier about thirty feet
high, of first class masonry.
Plans and specifications may be had on ap-
plication to Butler & Butler, Skowhegan,
Maine.
Each proposal must be accompanied BY
certified cheek for the sum Of five hundred
dollars, payable to G A. Marston, Chairmas
OF Bridge Committee said check 10 be re.
turned if bid is not accepted. To the sue
cessful bidder the check viii BE returned
upon the execution Of the contract and fling
of a proper bond for It's performance.
Reserving the right TO reject any and aB
bids
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05
SkOwhegan Markets.
PRICES PAID rRoDuoERs.

fhlChs PAID Producers.
OArs-5O cts.
WooL-Unwashed. Is TO 20 cts.
HIDES AND SKINs-hides. 5la cts lamb skfns a
TO 76,ts calf skins. IS to % cts. Zach.
BEASs-hand-picked yellow eyes, Ss.; 10 &sH
pes beans, $3.50.
BEKF-Ox beef, - 7cts.
PoULrRY-Fowls 10 To IS cts per III. chickees
IL 10 l6 cts.
ROUND HoG-6 cts.
TALLow-Rongh cts. pc, 10.
hUrrER-tlrst quaiIty, stamped, Is to 70 per a
EaGs-i6 is. per dor fresh.
PorAroEs-S5c to el 90.
RETAIL MARKET.
FLoUR--Spnng wheat Patent &6hO tn g. "a
Winter wheat pat $3.50 to $3.50; Winter wheMG
choic~, $3.50
coas-s1.4o per bag; meal AND cracked corr
81 so per bag.
c. s. MkAL-$l. so per bag.
FKKp-Middlings, s1.45 er cwt Chicago glutea
sI IS per cwt.
SPRING BRAS-Sl.S5 per cwt.
MIXED FEHD-$l. 10 per cwt.
SALT PoRK-l0c ID; by the bbl. zoo lbs, slsJa
CHkBE-l6 per ID.
BUrrKR-ls to 2bcts. per ID
Eo9e-le cts . doz fresh.I
TEAs-25 to 60 cents per 10.
CoFFEE-l0 to IS cents per 10.
LARD-Domestic, IL cts; Pure, II cts; Co@-
pound, 10 cts.
MoLAssEs-Pure Ponce, 20; pure Barbados,
80; Maple, 2oc per OF; Choice Cooking, 75o.
SUGAR-Granulated sugar best quality Il
po lnds for &l.oo; Brown, 20 pounds for &l.
PorAroEs-si, ST. a bu.
DryFsH-Cod, 8 10 10 cts per le; pollock, ID
0NIoSs-ce. per ID.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05
COMING EVENTS.

May 6, Arbor Day.
May 8. Special Meeting Of the skowhegan
Village Corporation
May 7. Republican Caucus.
May II, Regular Meeting Of Skowhegan
Grange.
May z8, Opening at Lakewood.
June 8. Republican County Convention.
June 10, Junior Exhibition.
June IA, Graduation Exercises.
June ~, Democratic County Convention.
June zo, Republican State Convention at
Bangor.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05
Bad Fire in Pittsfieid.

The extensive plant OF the Pittsfield
Electric Light and Power Company, one
of the leading industries of PittsHeld,
was totally destroyed by fire, Tuesday
night. The loss is s50,000 and only
partly insured.
The blaze started at the extreme end
of one of the wings at $50, but from
what cause is unknown. D. Watson
was there ten minutes before the alarm
was given, and there was no sign of fire
then.
The flames spread with remarkable
rapidity, and although the firemen made
a gallant fight all they could accomplish
was to prevent the fire from spreading
to adjoining property. 1t was a spec
taculsr fire and could be see for miles
around.
AS result Of the cor fl4gration 60 men
are thrown out Of employment. Besides
doing an extensive lumber and novelty
business, the corporation furnished the
municipal lighting, and in consequence
the town is left In darkness.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05
On the basis above given the different towns
ang plantations are entitled to delegates, as
Republican Caucus

The Republicans Of Skowhegan notified to meet
IN caucus at Coburn Hall, on Saturday, May 9TH,
1904 at two O'Clock, m. to select thirteen delegates
attend the Republican County Convention to be
held in Cobun Hall, Skowhegan, Me-. Wednesday,
June 9th, 1904, at O'Clock for the purpose Of
nominating candidates for two Senators, Judge Of
Probate, Register Of Probate, Sheriff, County At
to be supported at the next September eecton also
10 select nine delegates to attend the Republican
State Convention to be held in City Hall. Bangor,
Wednesday, June sDth, 1894, At I.3o p M, for the
purpose Of nominating candidate for Governor, be
supported a, the September election, and for the
transaction Of such other business may properly
come before the caucus.
Per order Republican Town Committee.
w. II. WiLDRs, hartman.
NATHAN FOWLER, Secretary.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05

Aioostook potatoes are likely to figure
conspicuously at St. Louis In the State
OF Maine exhibit. <. E. Paikhursf,
whom the State commissioner engaged to
look after the preparation of State
potato exhibit at st. Louis, has shipped
$50 bushels In boxes of one bushel each,
and comprising all the different standard
seed varieties grown In nothern Maine.
Carter & Corey, Robinson Co., ard e. E.
Parkhurst of Presque Isle, and the Jer-
rard Seed Co., of Caribou, are among the
different dealers represented In the ex-
hibit. This Is all right, as far as 1t goes,
but some other county beside Aroostook
ought to be represented. That is not
the only section of Maine that can and
does grow fine potatoes. Somerset
County can show good work in this line.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05

Gen. David B. Henderson, ex-spesker
Of the House of Representatives, who
established himself In the practice of his
profession, the law, In New York city
after completing his term as representa-
tive, returned to his former home, Du-
buque, Iowa. He found New York too
swift for man of his infirmities. He
is veteran Of the Civil war, miLus one
leg. Unlike Thomas B. Reed he proba-
bly, found himself decidedly away from
home In the great American metropolis.
He has probably many times regretted
his abrupt declination to longer continue
In Congress.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05
He Likes Such Surprises

It's an old ssying: the best advertise
ment Is a pleased customer.
1t happens to us continually in this
way: A man buys Devoe for his house
he has painted 1t once In three years for
a dogs age. and thinks he knows what
he wants-buys 80 gallons, and has 10
left.
he sees right off that 20 Devoe is as
much As 80 of anything else. He likes
that; 1t comes quick; 1t is surprise; and
he tells of It. The best advertisement is
q pleased customer.
Three years roll round. There isn't q
sign that his house ne eds paint; he don't
paint 1t. Next year he doh't paint 1t.
This comes slow; 1t is a surprise; but he
has got used to It. still the best adver-
tisement is q pleased customer.
Henry Rawles, Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05
STATE OF MAINE.

LcEAL1
Somerset. IS. Court Of County Commissioner,
March Add. Term, April 2s. A. d. iooG
Upon the foregoing petition. being satisfied
that the petitioners are responsible and that an
inquiry into the merits is expedient, IT Is OB-
DERED, that the County Commissioners meet At
the dwelling house of Theodore Steward In said
Anson on fricay. July lst, A. ID. 1904 at one
O'Clock z. NJ. and thence pr 'ceed TO view the
route mentioned in said petition; and immedl-
ately after hearing of the parties will be had
at some convenient place In the vicinity and
such further measures taken in the premises as
the Commissioners shall judge proper
And II is further Ordered that notice of the
time, place and purposes of the Commits
sioners meeting aforesaid he given TO all per
sons and corporations interested, by publishing
an attested copy of the petition aforesaid with
this order thereon, in The Somerset Reporter a
public newspaper printed at Skowhegan in said
county, and also attested copies of the same to
be served upon the Town Clerk of the Town OF
Anson, ana TO be posted in three public places
in said Town, the publication and serving and
posting of the same 10 be at least thirty davs
before the time appointed for said view. that all
interested may then appear and be heard, II they
think proper.
Attest: W.T. SEEKINs ClerK
true copy of the Petition and Order OF Court
thereon
Attest: W. T. SEEKtNs, Clerk
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05
PLANTATIONS:
4 REPUBLICAN CONVENTION for
SOMERSET COUNTY

VIII be held in Coburn Hall. skowhegan.
Me, Wednesday, juno 8. A. d, 1904. at 10
o'clock In the forenoon.
for the purpose OF nominating candidates for
two Senators, Judge OF Probate, Register Of
Probate. Sheriff, County Attorney, County
Commissioner, and County Treasurer to be
supported at the September election next, and
the transaction OF any other business that
may properly come before 1t.
The basis Of representation will be as follows:
Each town and plantation is entitled to one
delegate, and for every fifty votes cast for the
Republican candidate for Governor in 1902, an
additional delegate, and for . fraction Of
twenty. five votes In excess OF ffty votes, an
additional delegate.
Delegates to this convention must be elected
So bst quent to the date OF this call.
Vacancies in the delegation Of any town or
plantation can be filled by residents OF the
County.
The County Com mittee will be in session in
the anteroom adjoining the hall at nine O'Clock
on the morning OF the convention for the pur-
pose OF receiving the credentials Of delegates.
Dated at skowhegAn, Me-, April l8. 1904.
Per OF the County Committee,
e. P. VILES, Chairman.
c. o. SMALL, Secretary.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05
ROAD PETITION.

To the Honorable Board OF County Com mis-
sioners within and for the County OF Somerset
and State of Maine:
The Undersigned. Municipal Officers of the
town OF Anson, respectfully represent, that
public convenience and necessity require an
alteration in the County road or highway, lead
ing from North Anson Village on the southerly
side of the Carrabasset river TO New Portland
as laid out by the County Commissioners of said
County in the year 1901, and recorded IN Vol s.
page I0S of the ounty Commissioners records
of said County; beginning such alteration at q
point easterly Of the two bridges near Frank
Stewards house in said Anson, thence running
southeasterly nearly parallel with the old road
as now travelled, passing to the southerly of r.
I. Cranes barn. and terminating at the point AZ
located by the County Commissioners and re-
corded above.
And your petitioners respectfully request your
Honors TO view said premises and take such
further action as the law requires and as IN yaur
Jud kment may seem meet.
Anson, Me, April II. A. d. 1904.
W. C. EMERY,
HIRAM GILMAS
d. NJ. NoRIoS
Municipal Oficers o. Ansou
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05

Hon. William T. Haines Of Waterville
withdraws from the contest for the Re-
publican nomination for governor Of
Maine. He very truthfully says that he
is satisfied that party leaders do not
think It wise for Kennebec man to sue
coed Gov. Hill. This Is a sensible con-
clusion. He further says his desire to
be governor has not diminished and that
he purposes to again be candidate
when the nominee OF the Bangor CONVEX
tion shall have had party usage.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05
Advertisement for Temporary
Bridge.

Sealed proposals will be received al the
Office of Butler & Batler until noon Of the
twentieth day Of MAY. 1904 for the building
of the temporary structure, or method u
conveyance, over the South Channel Of Ken
nebec river.
Plans and specifications may be had os
application to Butler & Butler, skowhegan.
Maine.
The right is reserved to reject any and al
bids.
c. A. MARsToN.
5. w. PHLBRIcK. Committee,
A. X. BUTLER 7wi3
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05

Portland Argus: An exchange notes
that in all the New England states q
much more lively interest than usual
is being taken In the Observance Of Old
Home Week and it begins to look a.
though the number of celebrations this
year would surpass those of 1908. How
ever true this may be of tho other New
England states, It must be confessed that
90 far Indications of lively interest In
Maine are not visible to the naked eye.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05

The authority of women in church
afairs is increasing and ought to, as
they furnish large majority of public
worshipers. In the Methodist General
Conference held In Los Angeles, this
month, for the first time women dele
gates will have seats in the conference
and voice In tho direction of church
affairs. Other denominations would do
we'll to follow the example.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05

Labor troubles are exceedingly ex-
pensive all around. In the last 20 years,
according to the figures of the Labor
Bureau at Washington, there have
been more than q. 2.000 strikes, involving
a loss to employees and employers Of over
s40O 600 900. The loss to tho workmen
themselves has been more than twice
that of their employers. Strikes are ex-
pensive Injuries.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05
Gard of Thanks.

We take this method of expressing
our heartfelt thanks to all friends and
neighbors, who 90 kindly assisted US In
our sad bereavement at the death of our
loved one, also for beautiful flowers oon-
tributed. Especially does our gratitude
go out to the employees OF the Somerset
Traction Co. for their kindness and as
sistance.
CHAs SPEAR and Son,
K. l.. FORD,
MRS. CALLA HEsELrON.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05

The Japs have abundantly demon
strated their superiority over the Rus.
SLAMS as fighters or strategists upon the
sea during nearly three months that the
war has been on, and now In i've days
series Of engagements rave made good
start In making . reputation as superior
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05
strategists and fighters on the lard.
whatever advantage Of position they
have secured, they have gained prestige
by Yalu river battle.

The directors and trustees of Good
VIII Home association have been called
by the secretary Of that corporation to
meet at Good Will Farm, June 1st, to &C.
cept the gift of CSC, 900, made by Mr..
Edwin Bancroft Foote, for new cottage
and the support of the same with Its full
complement OF boys. This is very
sensible gift and the management has
pleasant duty to perform In accepting 1t.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05

Anung, one of the treaty porta the
opening of which was secured by Secre-
tary Hay, was burned By the vacuating
Russians on Sunday last. Perhaps they
desired to make the city untenable for
Americans as we'll as japanese.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05
A Republican State Convention
will be held In
CITY HALL, BANGOR,
WEDNESDAY,, JUNE 29th 1904.
at 1.3O O'CLOCK. P.M

T., the purpose Of nominating candidate for Govern
-, be supported at the Septenber Election, and for
~ t,,nssction Of such other business may properly
come before It.
c;t, Town and Plantation will be entitled to one
dsIegate; and for each IS votes cast for the Kepub
nan candidate for Governor in 1908, an additional
dssgae and for fraction Of votes in excess of Is
so,e further additional delegate Vacancies in the
allegation Of any Try. Town or Plantation can only
be filed by residents Of the Comfy in which the
vacancies exist
e,non room Of the Hall 1890 p M, on the day Of
,he Convention, for the purpose OF receiving the
credentials Of delegates. Delegates. in order to be
el,gble to participate in the Convention, must be
elected subsequent the date Of the call for this Con-
venon. -
,f6liations, who believe in the principles OF the
Republican Party and endorse its policies, cordial
l invited TO unite under this call in eecing delegates
10 this Convention.
Per Order Republican State Committee,
F. NJ. SIMPSON, Chairman.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary.
Bangor April asth, 1904.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05
s3,3S5,s3o

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quiuine Tablets Ar
druggisis refund the money II 1t fails TO cure
Z. W. Groves signature 10 on each box sc
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05

Five cents for a good big bundle Of
old papers, REPORTER office.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05
AluatiOn, 1904.

The valuation of taxable real and per-
sonal property, in the town of Skowhe-
gan, as shown by computation just com
pleted at the Office of the selectmen. in
as follows:
Real estate. resident. s2.a4o,78s
Real estate, non resident, zo4 50;
Personal estate, resident, 83o,o4o
Personal estate, non resident, 87,38s
Rank Stock, non resident, 76,9ss
s3,3S5,s3o
The total amount Of taxable property
In larger than the 1903 assessment by
so4, ,75O, this being about the average
gain per year for the past FIVE years.
The total amount to be raised Ia also In
excess OF last year by about s2064 The
money voted for the usual Items OF ex-
penditure was not far from the 1904
figures but In addition to these items
there is to be paid 1900 on the bridge
loan
The rate of taxation will be sl5 90 on
thousand, against sl5.30 last year.
There are 1443 polls which at s2 50 each
will ield S3607 so.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05
Stops tho Cough and Works
or the Cold,

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure q cold
in one day. No Cure, No Pay. Price as. cents
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05

Somerset County is entitled to s. delegates, as
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-05

NATHAN Fowler, Secretary.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1904-01-05

terror, in this city, show concerning the
Verde Canal company. that the right
nf way for reservoir site on New riv-
er. in Township North. Range East.
Arizona. was approved by the secra-
tary of the interior August 2. 1893.
Right Of way for a canal line from
Section I. Township 4 North. Range L
West. to Section %. Township North.
Range 2. West. about Is miles. was ap-
proved by the secretary of the interior
December 5. 1888. There is no other ap-
plicant for right of wav on file in the
general land office. in this city. that in
wolves the construction of canals and
reservoirs in conformity with the de-
scriptions given in the circulars of the
Verde Water and Power company.
The approvals noted merely author
tie the company to occupy the public
lands. as described on the maps ap
proved. for the reservoir and q canal
Tor irrigation purposes. They involve
No endorsement whatever of the COM
panY or its methods. The canal line
approved is a section of about Is miles
near the western end of the proposed
system. 1t connects with no water sup
II
he of no use without the construction
of about 60 miles of canal to connect
with the company's proposed source of
water supply from the Horseshoe res
ervoir. This office is informed that
scarcely any work has been done by the
com3any in the way of construction.
and no water has been actually stored or
nsed by L.
The main source of water supply for
the system proposed by the Verde Wa
te~ and Power company is the Horse
shoe reservoir. This company had an
opportunity in 1898. to secure a right TO
Use the same. but neglected to take any
action before the department of the in
terror to obtain it. In July. 1909. the
Horseshoe reservoir was reserved for
use by the government in connection
with the reclamation project in the val
lev of the Salt river. and it is not now
aGailable for the use of private parties,
Neither the Verde Water and PCweS'
company nor any other company in
vOlved with it in its projects has any
connection whatever with the irriga-
tion works proposed to be constructed
in Arizona by the government. Neither
thiE company nor any of its related
companies has any control over the
public lands which are stated to be ir-
rigable from its proposed system.
This office has no information con-
corning the water rights claimed by
the Verde Water and Power company.
If Information is desired by yau, adj
dress the Board of Trade. Phoenix, Ar
iona. Very respectfully,
(Signed) H. c. RIZER.
Chief Clerk.