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The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-19
Dat Smut and Its Prevention.

Dat smut is much more prevalent 10
Maine than Is commonly supposed and
while the loss Is not total In any Held,
observations and reports from cores
pondents indicate that the loss as
whole Ia large. The disease is propa.
gated by means of the seed, and all that
Ia necessary to prevent smut Is to Kill
the spores that are upon the oats used
for seed. This can be accomplished In
q number of different ways. BY treat
ing the seed with water hot enough to
kill the smut spores and yet not iLpre
the seed, many growers In the State
have materially reduced the smut In
their fields. The treatment with Tor
maldehyde is the better one as 1t Is sure,
safe and easy.
The Maine Agricultural Experiment
Station has issued q 4page pamphlet
on the prevention Of ost smut from
which the following is condensed: Hall
fill an oil or similar barrel with water,
and add one-half pound OF formaldehyde
(sometimes called formalin). Place
about two bushels of the seed oats In as
wide a sack as will readily go into the
barrel, and submerge the oats 10 this
week solution of formaldebyde for ~
minutes. Lift the sack from the barrel,
allow IL to drain a few minutes 30 as not
to waste the solution. Then empty the
oats on to clean floor or Canvass to dry,
and proceed In the same manner until
all the seed has been treated.
A solution of formaldebyde the
strength recommended above Is not
poisonous and will not iDjure the bar
rell, the sack, or clothing coming In cor
tact with 1t, nor will 1t interfere with
the termination of the oats. On the
contrary the treatment Of the seed seems
to facilitate the sproutiDg, Fastening 1t
by or days. The seed should be
treated long enough beforehand to give
IL time to dry out before using.
The full directions for treatment CT
oats for smut, and directions for fight
ing the enemies of the potato, the apple
and the cucumber, and the bulletins OF
the Station will be sent free to all resi-
dents of Maine who apply to the Station.
In writing please mention this paper.
Correspondence should not be addressed
to an individual officer but to the Agri-
cultural Experiment Station, Orono,
Maine.
CHAS. D. WOODS, Director.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-19
hlvtng For Ideals.

That was q wise old clergyman who
urged his brethren not to admit young
men to the ministry unless they were
evidently more broadmnded and en-
thusiastic In their faith than their cid
ers I'VE must allow" he said, "for
the inevitable shrinkage.' The same
allowance is necessary in every life for
the sure closing in of the real upon the
ideals of youth and the unavoidable
narrowing Of hope and aim that must
come with middle age. The more ideal
ism we start with the more stoutly we
defend 1t against the shocks 1t is GER
tain to receive, the more joyous life
will turn out to be as we go on living.
The dreariness of the middle aged
view of life springs largely from the
fact that its ideals are so shrunken as
to be no longer a source Of vitality, or
renewal. AS long as we believe in life
and in love and In friendship and In
herolsm and In other ideal possibilities
life is worth living. and we are strong
to take our part In 1t. Living for ideals
is happy and courageous living. Liv-
Ing without them Is 1.-THE dull gray life
and apathetic end. "-Harper's Bazaar.
In the United States the sparrow has six
hroods year; In Britain seldom more thar
three.
The population of Greece is increasing fast.
er than that of any other country in Europe
at present.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-19
EARAAs.ss;,.
1>sss@CHRBgN
SEED CORN.

Good Business Management In Sc
Iecting and Dropping Seed.
II know of no one thing that would
do more to increase the yield on every
farm In the corn belt than the careful
selecting and sorting of the seed corn,
both In the ear and after 1t Is shelled,
and then stay with it until the planter
will drop the desired number of kerr
nels per hill at least ninety three to
ninety six times out Of a hundred tests.
1t may be necessary to have the plates
Of the planter drilled or get new ones
or take more care In sorting out the
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-19

VARIOUS Forms OF CORN KERNELS.
large, small and irregular kernels. The
main thing is to stay with 1t until the
work 10 satisfactory. This Is simply
matter of good business manage
ment, and no one can afford to neglect
1t, for there is so much of our success
depending on every bushel of the seed
corn we plant"
This is the opinion of the agronomist
of the Iowa experiment station.
Good and bad forms of kernels, &C.
cording to the same authority, are
shown in the cut. The pairs Of kernels
Nos. /, 2. II and II show the best
forms in the order named, while Nos.
4, 5, g, and show the poorest forms
In the order named. Pair No. Is the
best since the kernels are full and
plump at the tips next to the cob and
are important as they indicate strong
vitality and feeding value. On the
other hand, pairs No. 8, 9 and Z are es-
pecially weak with low feeding value
and small per cent Of corn to cob.
1t will also be observed that these
kernels are far from uniform In size
and shape compare Nos. 4, Q and 81,
and hence no planter will drop an even
number per hill. When we realize that
all of these kernels were taken from
ears that appeared to be good ears,
when examined from the standpoint of
the ear alone, we can readily appreci-
ate the Importance of paying more at
tention to the study of the kernels of
corn In our seed ears.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-19
Cb,nch Bus and Remedies.

Apropos of the chinch bug, the st.
Louis Globe-Democrat says that DR..
]. NJ. Stedman, state entomologist Of
Missouri, made for 1t the following
statement: "a great many people send
to this Office In the spring of the year
for the chlnch bug disease with the idea
of scattering this disease about the
fields of wheat and killing the insects
by injecting them. From seven years
experience and observation with this
disease in the wheat fields throughout
the state of Missouri | am firmly con
vinced that the artificial use Of this
disease by the farmer of Missouri does
very little If any good" DR.. Stedman
then expressed his preference for
spraying with diluted kerosene emul-
sion
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-19

inches long. thick, square ended, dark
green and mild. thus making 1t very
profitable variety for market.
Large Bell, or Bull Nose.-An early
dwarf, prolific variety. Height Of plant
twelve inches. Fruit dark green,
changing when ripe to bright scarlet.
Shape similar to that of the Sweet
Mountain. Size a triie smaller. High.
~ recommended.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-19
A Cure For Piles.

~ had bad case of piles" says G. F.
Carter Of Atlanta, Ca, land consulted a
physician who advised me to try a box
of De Wits Witch Hazel Salve. pur-
chased box and was entirely cured 1t
10 splendid for piles, giving relief instant
ly. and heartily recommend 1t to all
sufferers" Dc Wits Witch Hazel
Salve is unequalled for its healing quail
ties. Eczema and other skin diseases.
also sores, cuts, burns and wounds Of
every kind are quickly cured by 1t. Sold
by Geo. e. sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-19

pHsseDKeTb.
fStop to take oflesve freight.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Norridgewock, for Mercer, and smith
field and with Electric Cars to and from
Skowhegsn. At Arson, 70, 5swysr's Mills
(5tArks). At No. Arson, for North and West
New Portland, Dead River, FlagstAn ant
Eustis. At Bingham for Forks, Moose river
Msyheld. Kingsbu' and Abbott.
NEW TRAIN SERVICE-Somerset train
No. 8 will connect with Maine Central train
leaving Oakland at $50 P. NJ. for Wsterville
where close connections will be mace with ex
press trains pullman service for Bangor anC
the east, also points via Augusta through Il
Boston.
W M. AVER. SuPr.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-19
.3yH7
SIC. ira, CHAP. II. Rev. STATUTES.

ohN' IT1' NH"F' 81 NV, STATUTES.
SEC. H. When the person to whom a book OF le.
Posie was issued, in writing notifies the o.
the bank issuing the same that such book is lost and
that he desires to have duplicate book of depose IS
sued to him, said treasurer shall give public notice Of
such application by publishing the expense OF such
applicant, an advertisement, for three weeks success
siyely, in some newspaper published in the town in
which said bank is located, If any, otherwise in one
published in the county i any, and not, then in the
state psper If such missing deposte book is pre-
sented to said treasurer within SIX months after the
last advertisement then he shall issue duplicate book
OF deposit to the person thus requesting the same and
such delivery Of duplicate relieves said bank from all
liability on account Of the original book of deposte
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-19
j. r. HOLMAN
ATTORNEY at Law.
Agent. Athens Main,
NOTICE.

To ED. p. PACE, Treasurer of the Show
hogan Savings Bank
l, Susan McQuilkin, of Scion, hereby no.
tify you that the last Of last August or the
first Of last ept. | lost my deposit book show
ing deposit in the Skowhegan Saving 5
Bank of the sum of one hundred and ninty
dollars (sr9o oo) and l give this notice to
you as the treasurer of said Bank in order
that you may take measures to issue to NE
a duplicate book Of deposit of said sum in
said Bank which hereby apply for.
skowhegan, March as 1904.
SUSAN MCQUILKIN.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-19
C. r. FOCC, only.
redwood.
BY Messenger Wilkes, 2:23.
BY Messenger wilkes, 2:23.

Trotwood is a dark bay, foaled June
81, 1893 stands 10 hands (strong) and
weighs 1 ,l75 pounds, is a smoothly turn
ed, pure gated trotter, with perfect feet
and legs, and has great endurance as a
road horse; he ha. n yer been handled
for speed, but has shown quarters in 81
seconds; besides being fast and the sire
of speed, 10 a large, handsome, bold-go-
ing horse, with high action and perfect
disposition His get are of such as the
market calls for as soon az matured, are
uniform in color, fearless and ind.
Ii is a well known fact that the get of
this horse find ready market and com
mand higher prices than any other stall
lion in Somerset Co, owing to their color,
size, action and good disposition.
rro,wood will stand at Hotel Stable,
Athens, Tuesdays; all the rest of the
time at Elm Tree stock Farm. (Malbon's
Mills,) Skowhegan.
Terms, $40 to Warrant Foal.
Mares disposed of considered in foal and fee
will be charged; all accidents and escapes at
owners risk. ul7
Positively no business done on Sunday,
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-19

Professor F. William Rane, good
authority In gardening matters, recon-
mends these peppers:
Sweet Mountain.-An early and pro
ductive sort. Plants grow about If
teen inches high. Fruit three to four
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-19
commissioners NOTICE.
SOMERSET So.

May IA, A. d. 1904.
We, the UNDERSIGNED, having been duly ap-
pointed BY the Honorable Edward r. Dsnforth,
Judge Of Probate within and for said County.
Commissioners to receive and decide upon the
claims Of the creditors of Winslow Bigolow,
late Of St. Albans, In said County. deceased.
hereby give public notice agreeably, 70 the or
der OF the said Judge Of Probate, that six
months from and after May II, 1904 have
been allowed TO said creditors to present and
prove their claims, and that We Will attend TO
the duty assigned rs ct our loface In said
Showheean, Maine, on the S0th day Of June
1901, and November II. 1904, q ten Of the clock
In the forenoon Of each OF sold days.
'E EPsN 3 ms. SAVAGE yAG commls.iopsrs.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-19

In answer to an inquiry about the
use OF gas tar on sweet corn, Rural
New Yorker says: We have used the
tar on sweet corn. 1t kills some Of this
seed. and you will have to use a
heavier seeding than with field corn
1t also delays sprouting somewhat.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-19
liz IL $
winchester Pile Cure Qiqnid taken internally.
Does This by Killing the Pile -
Formation-Money Back
III 1t Fails to Cure.

Formation-Money Back
III 1t Fails to Cure.
$50 many thousands OF people have been
cured of all kinds Of piles Protruding, Bleed
ing, Internal and External and Chronic Con.
stipation by Winchester Pile Cure that we will
refund the price paid II not cured. Sufferers
from Piles who ha e be en- cured by Winches'
ter Pile Cure are grateful enough and glad to
pay the price OF medicine for cure. we
stand bt hind our own remedy. We know that
1t cures. WINCHESTER PILE CURE co.
Winchester Pile Cure is
q pleasant tasting liquid remedy, which when
taken internally scis directly on the lower
bowels, kills the pile formations in the blood
gradually softens and dissolves away the
growths and q permanent cure is made. Sup
positories or surgical operations give only
tenn orary relief. II tired Of these then try
Win leicester Pile Cure. Perfectly safe to take
A personal trial Is the best test. Buy bot
tie for 81; take as directed and q perfect
never to- return cure win be made. The in
tense itching stops In day or two. IL not
cured your money will be promptly refunded
without argument. The decision Of q cure Ia
left entirely with you. We trust you implic
lily. Winchester Pile Cure will also improve
your digestion. build You up, give you pure
rich blood and restore You to the pleasures OF
home life and business. 6m48
Qnld -,
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-19

The naval and military maneuvers at Gibral-
tar have ended, the fortress capabilities Of
defense having been highly tested.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-19
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

Whereas Melvin J. Leavitt Of Athens In the
Couoty of Somerset and State OF Maine, by
his mortgage deed, dated the fifth day OF June,
A ID. 1894 and recorded In the Somerset Reg
istry OF Deeds, Book 220, Page $50, conveyed TO
william A. Foes OF Athens In said County, q
Ger ain parcel OF real estate situated In Athens
in said County Of Somerset, 81 d bounded and
described As follows:-On the South by the
road leading from the corner near the vel
ling house OF Chas. Corson to the Hartborn
school house, SO called In Athens, West by
land formerly owned by ]. g. Leavitt, on the
North by land OF the late Eastman Jones, on
the East by land OF Geo W. Poland and land
formerly owned by the heirs OF T. j. Young
| and by land Of Fred Perkins.
Also one other parcel OF land In said Athens,
containing ten acres, bounded North by land
OF Brice H. Libby, East By land OF Edwin Lowe
South by the road and West by the west line
Of lot No. 81 In sale Athens. And whereas the
said william A. Foss assigned, transferred
aud conveyed 70 me the undersigned all his
right, title and interest In and to said mort.
gage and in and to the real estate therein de-
scribed by his assign ment dated April IL, A.
ID. 1903 and recorded in Somerset Registry of
Deeds Book 762 Page 20s; and whereas the con
dition OF said mortgage has been broken, now
therefore, by reason OF the breach OF the con-
dition thereof I claim q foreclosure OF said
mortgage.
Scion, Maine. May II, A. d. 1904
3w20 SAMUEL A. LIBBY.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-05-19
Eastern Steamship
Company.
kENhEBEC DIVISION

Commencing Thursday, April 14th,
1904, steamer Della oliinso leaves
Augusta at 80 p. IN , Hallowell at 90
p m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days connecting with main line steamer
leaving Gardiner at 3.35, Richmond at
APO and Bath at 8 p. m. for Boston.
Returning steamer leaves Union
Wharf, Boston, Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays at 90 y. m. for landings on
the river, connecting at Gardiner with
Steamer "Della Collins" for Hallowell
and Augusta.
All freight via the steamers of this
Company is insured against Fire and
Marine Risk.
Allen Partridge, Agent Augusta, Me.
c. A. Cole, Agent, Hallowell. Me.
A. Fl. HANSCOM, CALVIN AUSTIN.
G.. p. A. V.P & Gen'l Mgi
General Offices, Fosters Wharf Boston, Mas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-12
A DALHART INDUSTRY.
Brick and Tile Company to Do Ex-
tensive Business.

Dalhart, Tex, March 1.-THE Dalhart
Brick & Tile company has organized
here with capital of 100000 under the
laws of Texas. The incorporators are
mostly Rock Island men. The enter
prise will be of immense benefit to
north Texas and territory tributary to
the Rock Island road and FIT. w. & d.
c. The new officers are: Division En-
gineer w. NJ. Shumway, president;
Chief Dispatcher c. F. Smith, general
superintendent; Chief Clerk c. B. Smith,
secretary and treasurer; Roadmaster A.
Carlson, superintendent; headquarters,
Dalhart, Tex. The features of the new
company are extremely unique and
logical and will revolutionize the build
ing industry of the country. Prof. c.
F. Smith is a graduate in chemistry
and during the period of his residence at
Dalhart has closely investigated and
experimental on the possibilities under
lying the surface within this territory
to such an extent that he is unques-
tionably an authority on the subject.
The new company has leased several
hundred acres of land south of Da1hart
through which the Reta Blanca canon
traversess Large bodies of lime stone
are located here that would supply the
country for an unlimited period. Tests
of this product by eastern factories pro-
nounce it's qualities as most valuable
and especially peculiar in that when
exposed to the elements of high alti-
tude such as we experience here, it
deodorizes and transforms into a pull
verified body When dampened and
mixed with other foreign bodies, placed
in moIds and allowed to dry the sub
stance forms the most valuable brick
and tile composition yet produced.
1t is the intention of this company to
erect suitable buildings and fixtures on
a large scale and open up the indus
try for all there is in it, In future it
is expected all improvements will be
constructed of this commodity. It is
estimated the cost of production of this
material into brick will not exceed five
dollars per thousand. The common sand
covering the surface of the earth in this
territory, that has a depth of to 3
inches. will be the ingrediate body used
to supply the plant, that is in equal
proportion to the cement The supply
of each is inexhaustible-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-12
Venner's Attorney Talks.

Speaking of the result of the Venner
suit against the Rock Island, James
Hamilton Lewis. counsel for the Ven
ner interests in the suit against the
railway company. said:
THE suit was originally brought by
Venner to force the company to put
the books and papers of the new Rock
Island deal at the service of the mi
nority stockholders, who were not
brought into the scheme by which the
system was put in control of the
Moore syndicate. Judge DUNES deei-
sion is only part of the case. Ven
ner's suit aims to set the whole reor-
ganization of the road aside and de-
clare the stock and bonds void because
of alleged general fraud in the DEAL
The Moore Reid-Leeds interests were
represented before Judge Dunno byJohn
J. Herrick and John S. Miller. They
declare neither Venner nor his associ-
ates will profit by the decision. In ap-
pealing the case they filed bond for
$500, demanding in Judge DUNES judg-
ment of mandamuS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-12
TO OPEN IN JUNE.
New Y ork's Rapid Transit Subway Is
Nearly Completed.

New York, March 12-One of the
greatest celebrations ever held in this
city is being planned for the formal
opening of the Rapid Transit subway
which the officials in charge are now
confident can take place in June. Al
ready steps have been taken to secure
the presence of important national per-
sonages to occupy places in the first
regular train to be sent through the
tunnel.
Invitations will be extended to Pres
ident Roosevelt, cabinet officers, su-
preme court justices and others con-
nected with the national government
the governors of all the state, together
with the mayors of the leading cities
of this country and Europe. The presi-
dent and the governor, Mayor Harri-
son of Chicago and Mayor Collins of
Boston will be invited to deliver adj
dresses.
The idea at present is to have the
first train carry as passengers more
distinguished men of the world than
ever has been carried by any other one
train in the history of railroad enter
prises. A military display, public din
ner and fireworks are also on the pro-
Rramme.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-12
INCREASE OF CRIME.
President of Williams College Charges
It to Newspapers.

New York, March 12.-That there has
been a marked increase in crime ana
criminal tendencies among all classes
and that this condition has been due to
semi-conscious suggestions from vari-
Gus causes, among them the vulgarity
of newspa pers. debased theaterS, inn
pure literature and divorces, all of
which may be rernedied. is the belief
expressed by Henry Hopkins, president
of Williams college, at a meeting here
of the Patria club.
1.-THE foundations of the personal
character of our national life are seri-
ously threatened he said, by ugly
features of the present time. There is
Astounding evidence of an alarming in
crease in crime of every sort, but par
ticularly of the kind that undermiueS
honesty, chastity and respect for law.
There is a growing infidelity to finan-
cial trust and consequently visible
loss of confidence of man in his fellow
men. Defalcations continue and multi
ply in diSheartening succession. The
proportion of divorces to marriage is
astonishing and siclening, Disintegra-
ton, decadence and often destruction of
the family and lowering of the home
ideal go on increasing.
But most disneartening and start
ling of all is the lawless spirit in towns
and cities where half grown up
increasing population who break out
into reckless violence at times of
strikes and lockouts. OF the same ma
ture are the worse than brutal exhibit
lions in defiance of all authority and
deeency in the lynchings and hideous
burnings that dishonor human nature
itself.
Zone of the most potent, most ubi
quitous, most constantly operative
causes is the vast volume of criminal
suggestion flowing in upon the public
mind through various means, but espe-
cially through the public press. In the
daily recital of criminal actions in the
average instruction in crime as fine
art The reader is taught both how to
perform the crime and how to avoid
punishment
Dr. Hopkins concluded. however. that