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The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-24
Labor Meeting

meeting Of labor unions was held in
aterviiie, iast week, addressed BY i f.
ferent gentlemen among whom was Nj.
Horace Pafiuton, the successtul brick
maker and building contractor. one Of
the mort practical and successful IN
Maine. In his address be SAID, In part:
i am Cad 10 see such large crew
VI carpenters here, tonight. and think
that II you would ali set out together
you could constr4ct glte building
| am glad to See you meet in thls way
and | am glad ~ be With you. In some
cities 1t Las been thought beat FIR the
employers TO organize against the EN-
plOyes but have never been in favor IF
his. | consider the men who have
worked with me and for me u be nv
friends and believe have reasous for
this belief.
II have been tod that the lumber
for the Noyes house WAS hauled on To
the lot in the rough and was worked
into shape by hand The carpenters
then went to work at ; O'Clock in the
morning and worked from II to Is hours
every day. The clapboards were blamed
and fitted by baud, the rough board.
planed and the moulding made by hand
| suppose tn at men now can do A. much
in eight or nine hours as they could In
those days in ID or u This is the basis
OF your right TO ask for shorter hours
Genius has developed machinery 70 les
sen labor and it is no more than right
that the mechanic should have far
share In the benefits of this saving.
II can make more money when YOU
are prosperous and wages are high
Two Jobs for one man are what makes
times good and two men for one j5b
make them bad One class cannot b.
benef ed at the expense Of another clas.
but all must prosper together Extra
cost cannot be put onto any one class.
however much we might like 10 do it.
1t is the aim of the contractor 10 in
duce men to construct buildings be
cause 1t makes work. All mechanics
ought to be glad when building is
built as it means more money for all.
There is not the slightest re5 So for any
feeling OF one against the other, for
what makes the success Of one makes
the success of the other. We want 10
all go in to promote good business.
We are all bound together 80 that no
class can get any advantage over another
Things are 80 arranged that they even
up in the end.
"TheTask of the contractor is not so
easy as you may sometimes think. The
estimates that have to be carefully made.
the materials that have to be bought
the constant fluctuations in prices. ali
must be considered. de has his own
trials and troubles So be patient with
him when your requests are not always
promptly answered Work together for
the good of all.
Good wages and short hours alone
do not make a man prosperous. He
must, as well, be steady and economical
Good wages and short hours are bene
lit when used to the advantage of the
worker. If we practice economy and
industry we shall succeed u
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-24
The Far Eastern Policy.

The Boston Herald is not slow In crit.
ieising President Roosevelt and his ad-
ministration but judging b. the follow
ing 1t highly appreciates S cretary Hav
and the policy of the gov rnment REL
alive to the war in the Est and the Sit
uation in China
"lhe recent statements made ii il a.
legged, by high authority at ST. Peters
burg, that in the controversy now going
on In the far east the United States j.
the "single unknown quantity" and that
Secretary Hays circular note endeavor-
ing to limit the area OF hostiltes IL
Asia "almost ditehed the evel-headed
statesmen of Europe are assertions
which plainly indicate the e tubed sta tie
OF mind of those respo sible for the COZ
dtiOn in which Russia now finds itself
There Is clearly no mystery in the course
which Secretary Hay has pursued during
the last few years In all that relates 10
the far eastern question. Our eastern
policy, as Secretary Hay has developed
1t, has beeh not only straightforward,
but transparently lucid. We have wish
ed to prevent the dismemberment Of
China, and we have further desired that
all OF the nations of the world should be
accorded ECU ! opportuni les to carry on
their trade IN all parts OF China. When
efforts have been made to seize Chinese
territory, or to obtain from the not al
together independent court at Pekin
special concessions and trade favors for
this or that nation, we have underworld.
through diplomatic agencies, to prevent
the accomplishment Of these selfish ends.
and have measurably succeeded in Sc
curing the results We have desired"
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-24
A WOMAN'S BACK.


A woman's back has many
aches and pains.
Most times It's the Kid
neys' fault.
Backache is really kidney
ache.
That's why Doan's Kidney
Pills cure ii.
Many Skowhegan women
know this.
Read what one has to say
about it:
Mrs. Mary II. French, living three
miles out on the Mercer road, says: Il
have not the slightest hesitation in stat
ing publicly that Doan's Kidney Pills
are genuine remedy for any disturbed
condition of the kidneys If anyone who
has kidney complaint will give them
good trial they will he benefited. For
seven or eight years was subject to
attacks of sharp pains across the kidneys
When they occurred if lifted | had to
be very careful or the aching across the
loins became much more pronounced
By and by rheumatism affected the hips,
legs and arms. | could not raise the
arm above my shoulders without resist
ance from the right, and if ever a wo.
man in this neighborhood required some
strengthening and soothing medicine for
her kidneys was that party One day
when feeling unusually bad l sent q
friend to Geo. f SIMPSONS drug store
for Doans Kidney Pills, Gradually
under the treatment the aching across
the small of the back grew less and less
and finally ceased
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, y. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Ooan's-a
take 10 substitute
4 mute is the only woman who goes without
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-24
A Gard.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on 30 cent bottle
of Greenes Warranted Syrup of Tar il
it fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee Is cent bottle to prove
or money refunded
f. w. BUcKNAM, w. H. FULLER,
GEO r. SAMPSON q K FoGG,
CITY DRUG STORE
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-24
HOOD RRM
Condition POWDERS
The Best coltIoner.

Make horses eat, expel ms, when fed as
directed increase the Il supply in COWS,
make stock healthy, pint sickness and
dstemper, keep young TX on the gain,
prevent and cure indigesl, make hens lay.
By increasing the appe and aiding the
digestive and assimilat functions they
enable all kinds OF stockget the greatest
possible benefit from fee)nsumed.
MY horse had serats and was run
down. gave him Hoo'arm Condition
Powders and noticed a cge TO- the bet
ter in few days A. COVE, Montpe-
lier, Vt.
Prices: 25c., SOC. and Abs ID. box
sells for S.. Prepared /. |. Hood Co.,
Lowell Mass. For SHY FRANK W.
BuCKNAM. SkoWhegan, NJ
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-24
Happy, Healthy Children.

ANY child can take Little Early Risers
with perfect safety, They are harmless,
never grippe or sicken, everyone who uses
Little Early Rlsers prefer them
to all other pills. They cure bllousness.
Sold by Geo f Sampson
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-24

Portltd Argus: The blow has fallen
in the niger case, and yet there is no
Indicate that the industries of the
country going to ruin. Wall Street
had alreS discounted the event which
had beenlreshadowed, and the decision
when 1t che created hardly a ripple in
the stocmarket. The law has been
declared hat all combinations in re-
straint of ade, whether reasonable or
unreasonae, are alike under the ban
of the antitrust statu {, The decision
destroys Improperly; tha three railroads
directly inlved will continue to do a
profitable ,siness. BIZ It destroys the
community interest evasion by which
it was sorht to thrttle competition
and to placuucontrolld power in the
hands OF W magnats. 1t asserts the
principle tit the peops are the rightful
masters OF their commerce and can
make remeol laws witch the highest
court in the nd will maintain. 1t re-
mains for IA government under this
decision to sforce tie antitrust law
in all cases We're furher evasions are
attempted, agnst Interpretations tend
ing to restrain interlate commerce or
to monopolize ade. "If between other
railroads" slysAtto1ey-General Knox,
"there exist contact combinations and
conspiracies bywhh Interstate COM
MERGE is restraind than they violate
the law" And was true of railroad
corporations is tr,of other corpora
tons having the sambjeot in view.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-24

DIR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup seems especial.
ly adapted to the needs of the children Pleas
ant TO take; soothing in its influence. It ia the
remedy OF all remedies for every form Of throat
and lung disease.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-24

Supreme Judicial The third Tuesday In March,
and september and fourth Tuesday in December Civil
and Criminal.
Probate;-The second Tuesday of each month.
County Commissioner The first Tuesday In
March and August and the second Tuesday In Decem-
Der.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-24

The Kelley lnstte in Portland,
Maine, on Munjoy +, is successfully
curing drunkards an rug users.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-24

Any girl who never ha proposal is apt TO
pronounce marriage a fac.
The irst steamer one Thames was the
Marjory, in 1914 The RRond followed her
year later.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-24
SOMERSET REPORTER,

A Weekly Republican Newspaper,
SKowHEGAN, MAINE.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-24

County Commissioners:
JoHR METcALF. New Portland.
MILTON L. MERRILL St Adams.
l.. {. WILLIAMS, Athens.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-24
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk OF Courts:
WILLIAM T. sEEKiNs, ...................Sko whegan
County Attorney:
iRoRGE W. COVER, ...........,... Skowhegan
Judge OF Probate:
ONWARD F. DAHFoETH,. ................ Skowhegan
Register of Probate
LATHAM FowLER,......... .Skowhegan
Register OF Deeds;
LLEwELLYN GOODWIN, ................... Skowhegan
Treasurer
X IN lNEKp,. ''...............'.. Harmony
Sheriff and Jailer:
ALFRED H. LANG. 1890. ....... .Skowhegan
DEPUTIES: c. f. Duren, Fairfield. Anon Baker,
Bngham William Z. Priest, Piushed Lewis Fish,
Hartand; Fred Lucas. St. Adams; Charles Z. Var
ney, Mercer; George F. Aver, Athens Wallace Emery,
North Arson; Albert F. Millay, North New Portland
Charles Dunbar. Madison; w lillian F. Briggs, Show
hogan; Orlando Bracket, Starks; Herbert Eaton,
Solon; F. c. Holt. Norridgewock J. Frank Durgin,
The Forks; Fred J. Horn, Canaan William H. Viles,
Flagstaff
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-24

Zoo many young men look upon an education
as a sort Of loophoie through which to escape
work.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-03-24

4 mute is the only woman who goes without
saying,
The colored American., 1904-05-07
MRS LAWSONs ITINERARY.

Lynchburg, Va, Special Seldom
has there come TO our city one who
left such Impressions as did Mrs. R. z.
Lawson, national organizer of the
WOman's Christian Temperance Union.
On Friday, the 29th, accompanied
by Mrs. Nelson Spiller and Miss M. E.
Wright, she visited Virginia Collegiate
and Industrial Institute, an institution
presided over by Prof. G. E. Stephens
and wife. Mrs Lawson spoke to the
students and in very impressive way
she urged the girls to ally themselves
to those organizations whose purpose
is to fOrtify the home-that centre
The colored American., 1904-05-07

Just as plant is cared for and pro-
tected, so must these little lives be
guided into full development
By the request Of Rev. w. A. Hughes
the pastor, Mrs. Lawson occupied the
pulpit at the 1 lo'cIock services. In
in PRODUCING her, Rev. Hughes. said:
Mrs. Lawson is no less consecrated
to her work than Frances E. Willard.
in whose footsteps she treads."
The large congregation sat atten-
tive and the usual Methodist Amen
gave evidence that her words found
their way to the hearts of her listen
ers. Mrs. Lawson urged especially
purer home life, in which connection
she said that much of the misery,
crime, poverty and immortality preva-
lent is due to alcoholics. After the
services the women of the church were
organized to do battle against the
great evil, rum.
In the evening Mrs Lawson spoke
at the Diamond Hill Baptist Church,
of which Rev. Bernard Terrell is pas
tor. Although this was Mrs. Lawson's
fourth time to speak during the day
she greeted those gathered to hear her
with unusual enthusiasm. Her words
revealed how deeply her heart is in
work and how anxious she is about
the womanhood and manhood Of our
race. When she said that the women
of our race should be accorded by
our men the same respect and protec-
ton which the white men accord their
women, the audience no longer able to
keep silent gave one great chorus
yes" The necessity of woman taking
her part in the fight against the
breeder of evils, alcohol, was duly en-
phasized. Mrs. L. B. Stephens, fol
lowed Mrs Lawson. The audience was
perfectly familiar with the work Mrs
Stephens has done in the city and
with the work she is doing now Ere
quent interruptions showed that great
er than her words is her work
Mrs. Bernard Terrell followed Mrs
Stephens. She thanked the speakers
for all they had said In very brief
way she told that her efforts too, had
been along the lines of 'purer lives
more respect on the part of our men
for our women, and the abstinence
from strong drink The women were
organized, and under their leader, Mrs.
MolIie Mcdonald, much will be done
for the cause of temperance.
It is hoped that the words of Mrs,
Lawson and of those who helped to
impress the necessity of Temperance
Unions may find a place in the lives
The colored American., 1904-05-07
DRESS MAKING ACADEMY

The de Lam Orton Famous French
Perfection Tailor System, Nine. J. A.
omalIWood, sole agent, 1913 Madison
street, northwest.
Morning class from a m to
Afternoon class 2 to 5 o. m. datlW
evenings from 1880 to 10 O'CLOCK
Mondays, Wednesdays, and FRIDAYS.
dresSmakers and ladies who wish to
DO their own dreSs-making.
"ANIED.-To learn the wonderful
Oe Lam Orton French PeYfecr1au
IalIor System. Seamless Bas0ues
without one inch of visible seam in
inning or goods, not eeven on the
shoulder. Successful dressmaking re-
qulres as much earnest progressive
sIuuy as successful work in any pro-
Iesslon. No detail is too small to be
looked after. We teach Won tn make
dresses with or without seam and
guarantee perfect fits, and complete
your course with a diploma.
The colored American., 1904-05-07
AN ADVERTISING SOLICITOR
WANTED,

Wanted-An active man, who under
stands soliciting advertising, to take
position on The Color6d American.
1t is a good paying, permanent posi-
ton for the right kind of man. Apply
at this office. IF
The colored American., 1904-05-07
BOARDING

By The Week or Month.
Apply to MRS. NJ. ]. BUNDY,
S41 T ST., N. W.
Room For Rent-One single room.
baths and all modern improvements
at 1871 Tenth St, NV, for rent at
reasonable rates. Gentleman pre-
ferred.
The colored American., 1904-05-07
MRS. ROSETTA E. LAWSON.

from which must emanate those in
fuences which tend to lift us up or
keep us forever down. She found the
girls already organized, but not in
touch with the National w. c. T. U.
By the addition of the name Somerset
the college society became a part of
that great organization.
On Friday evening Mrs. Lawson de-
livered a very helpful and inspiring
address at the Eighth Street Baptist
Church Of which Rev P F. Morris is
pastor. There she found ready re
sponse to her appeal and an organiza-
tiOn was perfected.
Mrs. L. B. Stephens, who is presi-
The colored American., 1904-05-07

IL you have anything to sell, rent
OF exchange, put a small "ad." in this
column. The results will be assured.
Try it.
The colored American., 1904-05-07
WANTED! A LADY
STENOGRAPHER!

STENOGRAPHER!
There is a good position in Florida
for lady stenOgrapher, one who can
take dictatiOn, and one who is prac-
ticaL. Expenses will be paid to the
right person. Call or address, ''H'
care of this Office, for fuller informa-
tiOn.
The colored American., 1904-05-07

WANTED A young lady stenographer
and book-keeper for a real estate office;
one who has had office experience pre-
ferred, although this IS not essential. In
answering advertisement kindly send let
ters of recommendation and state salary
expected. Address Z. c. BROWN,
2I23 Madison avenue.
Newport News, Va.
The colored American., 1904-05-07

dent of the girls Union a
and chairman Of the Tenn
mittee, of Jackson Street =
persuaded Mrs. Lawson TO
US until Monday. She SD
night at the college, an
morning in company Wi
phens and wife visited
Street Sunday School T
coined her, after which
persuasive and convinc
spoke to those assemble
ing to the teachers, Mrs
The colored American., 1904-05-07

For RENT 1904 Tenth street north
west. One large furnished room; sec
Ond floor Hot and cold water.
The colored American., 1904-05-07

WANTED Agents, Hustlers, Sales
men, Clerks and everybody who wants
to enjoy a good hearty laugh to send soc
for Tips to Agents" Worth $50 to
any person who sells goods for a living.
If not satisfactory your money back
Circular for stamp. The Dr. White
Electric Comb Co., Decatur, Ill.
WANTED In state institution,
person to teach mechanical drawing anG
carpentry and to conduct Manual Tram
ing Department Acquaintance With
woodworking machinery necessary as
steam plant with machinery is connect
ed with the department A good salary
offered. Address this Office, Teacher.
The NJ Street High School
the Armstrong Manual Training
School Cadets will drill at League
Park, May 28.
The colored American., 1904-05-07
Tenth District, Bishop NJ. B.
Salter, D. d.

First Fiscal Year ...... IS 7,514.47
Second Fiscal Year ... 1862
Third Fiscal Year .a. 7,6O1.78
Fourth Fiscal Year go. 8,512.66
Total " -. go. -. -. 3O,9S5.23
Increase over last quad
rennium ---,, 6,O1O-86
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-03-04
HoId-up at CaIirnte.

Monday morning between q and I
o'clock thirteen men were held up and
robbed in n box car by two masked meS
and 1920 i'll gold, currency. and Il few
checks were secured. Instead OF bringing
u passenger coach from the front to Cali
entc q box car WAS used and as il arrived
in Calie.te between / and ) o'c.O-. =. o..
the parties on board having 10 place TO
sleep they stayed III the car awaiting Tor
day break to come, when at about 6
o'clock two masked meG entered the car
by the side window and ordered rvey-
body III the car to hold up their hanI-.
One fellow kept the crowd covered with
a gun while the other proceeded to Sc.
cure what valuablcs they had after
which they left the car.fastened the door
and window from the outside and de-
Johnson w;g telegraphcd for. as soon
Ms he arrived he appointed four deputies
vino are now searching for the robbers.
The Sheriff followed " suspicious act
ing men ~ far as Milford, searched
them but found no clue so they YER
let 60 on their journey.
Tho heaviest loser was IL Spaniard
who lost $3.50 which lie had worked
for and saved in the last twenty wears
and is now without Il dollar. He offers
half the amount il secured MS a reward
for the arrest and conviction OF the par
tics.
The robbers took everything that was
at hand. consisting OF watches, chewing
tobacco and also S400 in South Amer.
can mOney.-Pioche Record.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-03-04
Another "a. fire.

b worst cOnfagrhtIor III the history
Of Rochester, New York, broke out
shortly before . o'clock Friday morning
in the basement OF tue Rochester Dry
Goods Company's store at 1916 Main
Street. Tho fire was discovered shortly
after it started. but it spread with such
rapicity that by the time the alarm
was turned Ill the entire front Of the
store was in iIames. The lire dcpart.
ment responded promptly and a general
alarm was turned in. Tho flames we're
soon beyond control OF the local de part.
ment and appeals for aid we're sent to
Buffalo and Syracuse. -Four engines
were sent from these cities in response
to the appeals.
The fire was started by the blowing
out of a fuse connected with the clec.
tric motor that runs the elevator. The
next moment the flames were rushing
up the elevator we'll There was no
wind to spread the flames or the whole
business section Of the city would have
been burned. Before the fire was un.
der control property, valued between
o and five million dollars, WIS dc.
stroyed.
Following are the Iossee: Granite
building, 100000. insurance $4,000;
Buell. building, s75, goo; Cornwall build
ing s11,OO), Siblcy. Lindsay md Curr
Company, loss on building not given,
insurance $3.50, 9C0; Sibley, Lindsay and
Cur, retail stock, $4,000, insurance
10000; Sib!cy, Lindsay and Cur
Company, wholesale stock 81 200. COO;
insurance { LOCO. 900; loss to tenants in
the Granite building, 500 600: loss to
tcnante III Buell. building $4,000; loss
in stock To Beadle and S%herbourne Conn.
pCny, 100000, insurance $3.50, 600; loss
/" STOCK Of Rochester Drygoods Com.
pan?, $4,000; insurance. $4,000.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-03-04

Humboldt Mrs. George =. Nixon.
and Mn. Z. NJ. Lee, Of %muemuccG;
Mrs. ". G. Pitt. Lov.lock.
Lander-Mn. Sarah f.. Spencer. .hu
tin; Mrs. Edith jenkins, Battle Nom.
tain
l., on-Mrs. j. f.. Gallagher. ierIug
ton; Mrs. FranI Simp Oh. Wellington;
Miss Maggie MacS. Dayton
LincoI1-Mrs. Il. +. Fr-udeutirrl. ami
Ms. \. s Thompson. Phoebe.
Nye-Mrs. Key Putnam mn1 Mrs.
George Bartlett, %r0nIrhh.
Ormsby-Mrs. J. w. Aiam'. Mn.
Will L. Mackcy, Miss Erb. Kelly. Cur
son City.
Stor-.-Mr. JOS. e R,nr, Mrs :.
n. Kiuhead, Nir=in;g City.
washOe-MB. j. K. Bradley, Mrs.
John Sunderland. JE., Mrs.. W. J Wes
tcriicIlG. Jr. Mrs. NJ. Schceline, Rmd
Miss Carrie .Avincino. Reno.
While Pme-MHs. Joseph Judd, Lund;
Mrs. a. &. Cleveland, Cleveland.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-03-04
S-yahn'- Senators.

Nevada was admitted into the. Union
ms a state III 1864 and its first repre-.
sentatives i'll the United States senate
went to Washington in tha, yea They
were William NJ. Stewart and james
". Nyc
Forty years have elapsed and William
NJ. Stewart is still the senior repre-.
sentative Of Nevada il the senate. the
position which he took IN 1861 He has
not held the place ~coutinunugly how.
ever.
lie has had M succt ssOrs two min.
ing magnatcs, as they were called Mt the
period Of their election. William Shnr.
on and james e.. Fair. Ia lS57 Senator
Stewart was rce., ctcd and lac has been
senior senator continuously since that
time.
The post Of junior senator FROM New.
ada has had only three incumbcn,s-
Nye the first, John p. Jones ,ne second
md Francis g Ncwlands. tho present
senator, the third. His term will no,
expire until march. 1909.
NJ. Jones. Il W~elchman. was scuator
from Nevada 'or thirty years. from 1873
to 1909. when MIR. .Ncwlauds succeeded
him. He was not a candidat" Tor an
other term, md his nsruc w,r' not pre-
scntcd III the Legislature whicr chose
Mr.. N~cwlnndf.
1t IL nm unusual thirg Tor an Amcri-