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The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07
Textile Workers Ball.
Only one store-New Gould Block

One of the events of local Importance
which ushered in Thanksgiving was the
second annual concert and ball given in
| Milburn Hall on the eve of that National
holiday under the auspices of local
union No. ATT, United Textile Workers
of America.
There was a large attendance, the
music for the concert aud the dance
which followed. as rendered by the
| Crescent orchestra, was all that could
be desired, and it seems almost need
less to add that everybody there had
one of the best times of t-eir lives.
The floor was under the management
of Hollis Stithan and Charles pullun
and they had as aids Messrs Charles
Bagley, Richard Isles, Clifford Coon
and Joseph Turcotte. There we're IL
dances on the order with three extras
for good measure 1t was early in the
morning of the day we all eat turkey
before the last tired but happy couple
left for home aud the orchestra folded
up their instruments and silently tole
away.
To the Efforts of the committee of
arrangements, harles Bagley, "allie
Lashon aud Clifford Coon, was the sue
cess Of the affair in no small measure
due The local union is differed as
follows: Peter Bresset, Preside Mt; Char
les Bagley, vco president; Wallie Lashon,
financial secretary; Michael Bullett,-
treasurer; Charles Pullun, recording
secretary; Mark savage, warden; Elmer
Bullet, conductor.
The order of dances WAS printed in a
neat and tasty manner and the dances
were appropriately dedicated.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07
A Word About Candy.

There are all kinds OF candy, all colors
of candy, all grades Of candy, all prices
OF candy, from the cheap 2l5e per ID. Z /.
b gumdrops to The finest French chocC-
lates and bon bons.
Candy Is sold In all kinds Of place.,
eYea the hardware, tobacco, boot and
shoe stores, peanut stands aud apothe-
cary shops, in fact, you may find candy
of "some kind' almost everywhere.
do not claim to run either of the
above stores, but | do claim to run u
iirst ehss candy store, where one may
be SUR to get pure, fresh, wholesome,
new-made candies every day in the week.
claim to know candy. 1T is my
business. II I sell you a pound of
candy for loc or one for soc, know that
you will get value received. cannot af-
ford to sell YOU a pound OF candy every
day and tell you It's soc ID. of candy for
39e and be honest about II, for you
know that you get what you pay
for; il would be piece of goods made
to sell for that price, here or anywhere
else.
People do not have to buy candy as n
necessity. 1t is a luxury; and we car
not afford to take any chances on impure,
adulterated, or stale candies.
Thanking you one and all for your
| kind and liberal patronage,
beg to remain,
Yours truly.
E. X. DELANo.
! Only one afnrp-NeW Gould Block
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07
II Water Street Near New Bridge.
CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS
The most useful Christmas GIFTS are the the ones
mos acceptable and appreciated
Early selections invited

New Suits, New Oyelcoats Fur Coats,
Ladies Driving Coats, Dress Trousers,
Workingmen's Trousers, Mems Refers.
Duck CoatP, Beach Jackets,
Russian Vests, Fancy Vests,
Boys Refers. Boys Suits, Youths
Overcoats, Youths Suits, listers,
Mems Sweaters, Mems Golf Sweaters.
Boys SN eaters,
Flannelette Night Garments SOC up.
Mems PajamAs
Heavy feeced Shirt and Drawers,
Cents and Ladies' Umbrellas, plain and
trimmed handles, low prices.
Flannel SHIFTS with aud without collars,
Fancy Hosiery, popular patterns,
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07

Post card albums at % and 30 cents
each at M. B. Heselton's.
Seven delicious rolls for sc, have you
tried them? City Bakery.
Oysters are my speciality but anything
to eat that passes my hand comes to the
table right. Drop 10 at Walter Pierce's
restaurant when you want a lunch.
W. II. Wildes' books will be found at
bis residence up to Dec. 10th. All ac-
counts left unsettled at that time will be
placed in the hands of a lawyer for col
lection. Pay now and save costs.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07
dew ADVERTISEMENTS.

Eotice-C. e. Dealy.
9uafAnteed-C. r, Ward Co.
Strl Wanted-Geo. K. French.
Opening- Miss G. j. Williams.
Young den-James Il. You &.
fnvestments-E. f. Fairbrolher.
Reliable Work-Baker h Marble.
Bills of Cost-R. II. Reed. treasurer.
Manufacturers Ssle--D. +. Judkins.
call and Settle-Blu / Hardware Co.
Ready for Christmas-W. p. Ofdwsy.
Freedom Notice-William ID. Laskey
Annual Meeting-First National Bank.
Apprentices Wanted Ira w. Page. Jr.
Christmas Suggestions-1rsA A, Norton.
Executors Notice Evangelist Gilbert.
Notices OF First Meeting-Daniel Lewis.
Annual Meeting-Second Notonal Bank.
Dissolution Notice-Bunt Hardware Co.
Dissolution Notice san born Roderick.
Petitions for Discharge lanes E Hewey.
Savings observation-disclosures National Bank
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07

Dress suit Cases, g. %, Il %, 81 50,
sl.75, 81 90, s. y, 81 so, 50 %. $3.50
a 90, 81 50, 500; Hathaway Shirts.
Boys heavy Hose only l5c, pr. &c, and
sc each, Heavy aeeced lined Mittens.
Lamb lined Mittens,
Fancy Arm Bands 25c, SOC
Christmas Seckwear, Cardigan Jackets,
Buck Gloves, " orsted Gloves. black and
drab fancy 25c and SOC.
Cuff Links, Collar Buttons,
Wrights Health IND, rwear,
Spaulding Sweaters, latest colors.
Gents Bath Robes,
President >uspenders, Smoking Coats.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07

Full line of New Idea 10 cent patterns
at N. B. Heselton's.
Bargains In black petticoats at Stew
ards manufacturers samples.
Blosters, one Of the best things in the
cured fish line, at the Skowhegan Mar
ket.
Santa Claus Is coming be will be at o.
r. Knowlton Co.'S store two days Christ
mas week.
Have you tried our German buns and
cream rolls? II not you do not know
what you are missing, City Bakery.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07

Rev. B. B. Merrill and l.. l.. Walton,
Esg., are In Watervile today at meet
lug of the trustees and advisory commit
tee Of the Maine State Missionary associa-
tion.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07

A few more OF those
$500 and $500 Walk :
ing skirts for sl.9s.
New sl2.50 Velour
Suits, only s9.9s.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07
La zaCuaIpa, Plantation No. 2.

The greatest, the best, the safest, and
most profitable industrial investment,
endorsed by more. and better men, Col
lege presidents professors, bankers rub
Der experts, U. s. Govt officials. foreign
consuls, every day business men, and
others. Carried on by men OF greater ex-
perience with tropical agriculture, and
native labor, than any other.
WILL YOU please call, or AJAX me to call OF
send printed matter? Don't miss this, IL Is
right; will make you money. Remember what
Spruce" has done. and OF what "RUBBER"
must do, when rightly handled by honest men.
in the right location LA Zacualpa" has all
this-unless men like above named LIE,
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07

1000 dozen Handkerchiefs of all kinds and prices
ladies' mems and chidren's coored bordered Hand
kercheis, SC each.
Ladies' and mems white hemstitched Handkerchlets,
SC, Ioc I213c, l5e, 25c, $50, 42c and SOC each
Ladies embroidered and lace trimmed Iandkerchiefs,
SC. oc r2c 25c soc, 75c, sIoo, S25, $3.50 and Sl75
each.
Ladies all linen initial Handkerchefs, 25l each
Mems Jap initial Handkerchief each, for as.
Mems silk initial Handkerchefs, soc each
Mems Muiilers of all kinds ago. soc, 75c, 81 90 and
$I.5o each
An elegant line Of Fancy Collars new and fresh for
Christmas I5c, 25c, Soc 75c and SIoo each
The prettiest line of fancy Christmas Aprons
had, direct from the makers at I5c, SOC 75c and $500
each,
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07
Fancy Goods, Materials for Christmas.

A fine assortment of Sof a Pillow Tops
and Slips and Cords to match.
silk Floss Pillows ready-msde Sofa
Pillows. the regular 25c art Denims in
great variety at l9c I'd.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07
m~ u See Window Display.
g. @W9 uWOH &OAhR New Enlarged Store.
NEW EuRS

VI III = IIIUb
You will find our
prices the lowest and
our quality the high.
est. You are invited
to examine and get
our prices.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07

>ilkoines, Cretonues, Colored Mercer
ICED eateens, Yelours, Jap silks, Holly
Ribbons, etc.
See our Ribbon bargains Tor j, 10, pc
I'd Embroidery silks aud siIkoliues.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07

New Bed Blankets, from 49c pair, Mp
Silkoliue pufs 99e each, Just RICH, Tor
these cool nights
New Dress Goods n Pattern ,engths
special values at SOC ID. from the web.
Have you seen our Long and Shor,
Kimonas
We are headquarters on Ladies Hosi-
cry and Underwear
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07
American Real Estate Co.

still offer the best and safest & per cent
investment in the bonds Cor certihcates)
OF the American Real Estate Co.. New
York city. Assets cash AND REAL
ESTATE) over $4,000, 100. Surplus nearly
Al 500 600;
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07
Canadian Cordage & Mfg. Co.

The per cent preferred stock OF the
Canadian Cordage & Manufacturing &C..
has $3.50 behind each dollar of this
pref'd stock, Int. semi annually, safe
Investment.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-12-07
{. F. FA|RBROTHER
Over First National Bank.
Skowhegan, Maine.
Agent 10 Somerset County for the
Old Tried and True
Aetna Life and Accident InS. Co.

Now is the very best time to insure, the
Aetna always has. ALL other companies
now must give square deal"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12
Seabord Air Line Plan Modified.

General surprise was occasioned in Wall
street yesterday by the announcement that
obstacles had arisen which prevented car
rying into effect the reorganization plan
for the Seaboard Air Line. according to the
terms which had been agreed upon In Janu-
airy. This statement, which was issued
after q meeting of the reorganization COM
mittee, was decidedly unexpected as it was
generally understood that the plan to re-
adjust the roads affairs had become opera
tive. A large majority of the shareholders
had deposited their stock under the plan,
to which they had given their unqualified
approval
The explanation of the hitch as given by
the committee was that group of Balti-
more shareholders had refused to consent
to this PLAN AS this opposition portended
lengthy litigation 1t was decided to form
holding company on the same lines as the
consolidation plan. This modified plan be-
came effective at yesterdays meeting, as
majority of preferred and common stock
holders had already agreed in writing that
their stock should be deposited under its
terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12
COTTON MEN CLOSED MEETING.
Officers Elected and Needs of the South
Discussed.

With the unanimous adoption of a re-
port from the committee on the nomination
OF officers for the coming year. the ninth
annual convention of the American Cotton
Manufacturers Association came to a close
at Knoxville. Tenn. yesterday afternoon.
The officers chosen We're: r. NJ. Miller, il,
of Charlotte. n. c.. president; Arthur FL.
Lowe of Fitchburg. Mass. vice president,
reelected c. G.. Bryant of Charlotte N. c.,
secretary-treasurer, re-elected r. r. Ray
of McAdenville. n. c.. chairman oe the
board of governors. re-elected R. S. Rein
hardt of Lincolnton, N c.; F. H. Remey
of Augusta, Ga; David Clark of Char
lotte, n. c.: e. A. Smith of Charlotte n.
c.. associate governors.
B. w. Hunt of Eatonton, Ca discussed
the need of immigrant ton. In his section
every mill had a labor shortage The ma
tlve-born Georgians, bred the farm
from pioneer time. preferred to remain
there. With cotton at cents, the only
person who could make a living cultiva ting
sCanty food, had scantier clothing and
worked hard on little patch of land
Something had to be done to supply the
labor necessary for mills and to prevent
the continuous scramble for employees
and to stop employers robbing each other
of hands. He said European and French
Canadian labor offered a remedy. He knew
that shorter hours and strikes would prob
worse than having few or no laborers. He
had little complimentary to say of southern
negroes.
j. H. NJ Beatty of Clemcon College made
strong plea for the cotton manufacturers
to establish scholarships in southern textile
schools. of which he says there are now
FIVE
Important resolutions were passed. One
by George b. Hiss of Charlotte, n. c.,
commended the frank and thorough re-
port of President RooseveH's merchant
and marine commission, and urged Con-
SresS at the next session to enact yigor-
Gus legislation for the upbuiding of
American shipping in overseas trade as
the most effective method of commercial
expansion.
Another resolution urges President Roose-
welt to appoint a special commission 10
formulate a plan for the extension of these
markets. committee will be appointed
by this association to cooperate with a
similar committee from the Southern Cot
ton Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12
Real Secret of Bank Failures.

Private speculation by officers and di-
rectors is responsible for the great ma
jority of bank failures, according to Con-
troller of the Currency William Barrett
Ridgely, who addressed the National Bank
Cashiers Association of Massachusetts at
a dinner in Boston Wednesday night.
The tendency toward speculation fire.
quently ending in defalcations had he
said. become much more common during
the past eight or ten years. Mr.. Ridgaly
said in part:
NO man should be made president Or
cashier or managing officer of a bank or
trust company who does not expect to
make it his sole business and should be
so paid for his whole time and attention
that he need have no outside interests
which shall divide his allegiance or at
tention. He should have no connection
with outside enterprises which require
large amounts of the banks funds. Above
ALL he should under no circumstances be
allowed TO use his position in the bank
or its credit and influence to finance
and promote outside enterprises from which
he is to derive profit personally instead
OF the bank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12
The World of
Finance and Trade
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
Opened at an Advance of 2@4 Points
Today.

NEW YORK. May 12.-The cotton mar
ket opened steady at advance of 2a4
points, in response to better cables than
expected. both as to futures and spot cot
ton in the English market. Bulls were
somewhat disappointed that private reports
o. rain in Texas received yesterday were
rot confirmed by the official weather map
hut there was support from the larger in
terests. and prices following the call i'm
proved somewhat on their initial advance.
with the market in the middle of the morn
Ing steady at net gain of 1aS points.
AT midday the market was off from the
best a little under realizing. but steady In
tone at a net advance of BAL points The
LEGAL market for spot cotton was quiet but
steady. with prices unchanged on the basis
of sos for middling uplands and $40 for
middng gulf.
Estimated receipts at the ports today,
29,U1D bales, against 1870 last week and
) lis last year. For the week, 140.GD bales.
against Tbs last week and 257lS last
year. Today's receipts at New Orleans,
3.445 bales. against 1.45I last year. and at
Houston. 3.J3s. against 752 last year.
Futures opened steady. May, offered TO;
June, 1.55: July. 7.6I: August. 1.67: Septene
ber III; October, III; November, 1.1S; De-
cember. 1.S5; January, 7.SS; March. I95.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12
May Purchase All Armour Car Lines.

Negotiations are said to be In progress in
the east which may result in the purchase
by the railroads Of all the equipment of the
Armour car lines entering Chicago. If this
is done stock company will be organized
and the cars will be owned and operated
by this company for the use and benefit
of the railroads which are members OF the
company. The project comes In conse-
quence Of the inquiry by the interstate com
merce commission of the Michigan fruit In
dustry. The plan has not progressed to the
point OF an offer to the Armour firm, but It
has been pledged to carry through the
deal provided the Armour firm will agree to
q sale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12
cAss1N1's TRANSFER aAzETTED.
Gear Awaiting Pleasure of Washington
Over Rosen's Appointment.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 12.-The trans
fer of Ambassador Cassini from Washing
ton to Madrid was officially gazetted today
under date of May o. but the appointment
of Baron de Rosen to succeed Count cas-
SIM at Washington has not yet been ga
zetted.
In fact, Emperor Nicholas is awaiting a
formal notification that Baron de Rosen
Is persona grata to the United states be-
fore signing his decree of nomination. Not
the slightest doubt exists here that the
baron is perfectly acceptable to the gov
eminent at Washington, where, besides his
high reputation a diplomat, he enjoys
the personal acquaintance of not only
many officials, but of President Roosevelt
himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12
MANAGER sHuBERT's DEATH.
Successful Rise in the Theatrical World
From Poverty.

NEW YORK, May 12-Sam s. Shubert
who died at Harrisburg today from in
juries sustained in yesterdays railroad
wreck, was one of the most successful of
the younger theatrical managers in the
country. From newsboys in Syracuse less
than twenty years ago, he and his brother,
Lee Shubert. rose through the ranks until
now the partnership controls several thea
tiers in this city, dozen or more in other
cities in this country and one play house In
London.
1t was only recently that they secured
control of the London house. the Waldorf.
In addition to the theaters the partnership
owns several companies which have pro-
duced successful plays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Wheat Weak Today-July Sold Off
Corn Affected

CHICAGO. May 12.-Wheat here today
was weak reports of fine weather
throughout the United States. July sold
off to S4&c.
Clear weather was also a depressing in
fuence in corn July declining to 471sc
In sympathy with corn. July oats eased
off to 29&c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12
Peasant Killed Notorious Bandit.
ram to The Star.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
PALERMO. May IA peasant named
Mercadente has confessed that he murdered
Varsalona. the notorious bandit. whose
headless body was found in sack near
this city April Is. He says that he asked
shelter of Varsalona, and it was granted,
and that he remained some time. but that
the bandit became troublesome and domi-
neering, and so he cut off his head while
he was asleep.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales Regular call - O'Clock noon-W ashington
Rwy and Flee. As. 81 900 at $685. 81 900 at sos,
81 900 at SOS 81 900 at go
1921. (buyer 60}.
Washington Rwy. and Elec. CON-. % at SO.
Arlington Fire Insurance. % at 29;s.
Peoples Fire Insurance, at 6h, % at 81.
Mergenthaler Linotype 10 at f1s9H.
Greene Copper, 80 at 26A, so at 26H.
Realty Appraisal Agency. 10 at %.
After call-Potomac Electric Light IS, So, 900 at
1914.
Washington Gas. at 60. ) at 6Ok.
National Union Insurance. 8 at tx.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone 6 at 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12
PROOFS AGAINST RACE SUICIDE.
Big Families Used as Arguments for
Presidents Visit.

Special Dispatch. to The Star.
WILKESBARRE, Pa. May 1.-THE
Roosevelt committee OF Scranton. which
is endeavoring to induce the President 10
visit there when he comes here August 10.
is this morning armed with new argu-
ment. Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Henahan well
coined their sixteenth child this morning,
and. as the President has said he would go
a great ways to shake the hand of a
father of large family. the committee will
use this argument
The little village of Mountain Top. near
here. will. IL the President comes over the
Lehigh Valley or the Central Railroad of
New Jersey, ask that his train stop there
to give him time to shake the hand of
Samuel Swartwood, father of twentyeisht
children Plymouth wants him TO meet the
father of twenty. Nescopeck of twenty
two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12
Consolidated Gas Dividend.

NEW YORK, May 12.-The Consolidated
Gas Company has declared quarterly divi-
dend of per cent. as compared with divi-
bends of 22 per cent for the last quarter
of last year and the first quarter OF the
present year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12
Insurance Rates Raised.

mates of fire insurance in Hudson county
n. j.. have been raised by the national
board of underwriters. Bayonne rates We're
advanced 30 per cent. In Jersey City and
all the other municipalities the increase is
% per cent. Old policies are not affected
The report says that in Jersey City and
Hoboken the conditions extremely bad,
and that the business centers are subject TO
confa grafton hazard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12
New Bank Stock Issue.
ial Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
CITY OF MEXICO. May 12.-The share
holders of the Bank of London of Mexico
have decided to issue new stock to the ex-
tent of S. 800 900. which will bring the total
capital 10 s21 100000. OF the new shares
S4CD.O0O go to Paris and London and 81.
500 900 is taken here. The price of the new
shares is Si95 share.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12
Todav,s Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today fol
redemption. S1,O06,13O; government re
ceipts from internal revenue. $719,233: Gus
toms. s776S65; miscellaneous, SS4, 7O4; ex
penditures, $1,740.000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12
Hartman Acquired Mine Holdings.

SAN FRANCISCO, May PA dispatch
from Los Angeles to the Chronicle says E..
H. Hartman of the Southern Pacific has
taken over the holdings of the La Dura
mine in Sonora Mexico The price paid
is said to be in the neighborhood of $1.3OO, :
900 The mines located at La Dura,
near the head of the Yaqui river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12

There We're but few orders to buy and less
to sell at the meeting of the stock ex-
change today, and the result was that the
trading did not amount to much.
Prices. however. showed this condition,
as but few changes were made. The lack
of either buying or selling is not unusual
in this market nor the obvious result OF
keeping the quotations stationary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12

Nothing was done of consequence lr
either the common or the preferred STOCK
of the Washington Railway and Electric
Comnany and the changes made in the
quoted prices were without significance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12
New York Stock Market,

Furnished by w y Hibbs &: Co, bankers
md brokers, 14l9 r street, members New
York stock exchange Washington stock
exchange and Chicago board of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12

An advance was made in the bid for Com
mercial Fire Insurance Company STOCK
from AZ which was yesterdays bid. to
5lL The stock was offered at 51a, which
was Yesterdays asking price.
Two lots of nine and twenty-five shares
of Peoples Fire Insurance Company's stock
were sold at SIS and 612 respectively. Then
6 was bid and was asked, which were
the figures of yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12

When Mergenthaler was called 1t was
announced that the stock would be dealt in
without the right to one-tenth of the par
value of one share, which up to this time
belonged to each share. Under these con-
ditions the bidding began at 1SS, and ran
up to 1875. when ten shares were sold
The bid was then 1892. and the asking
price 1895.
For the stock with the rights or leash"
as it is called, 1913 was bid and 1919 was
asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12

Twenty-Five shares of Arlington Fire In
surance Company stock sold for 1913 e
dividend The stock was still to be ha
on these terms and 291a was bid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-12

A couple of options on two hundred and
one hundred share lots of Capital Traction
stock were sold at 1421a, and that was still
bid for an option on one hundred shares
For the stock 1423s was bid and lib was
asked