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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13

The passage of Admiral Rogenstven-
sky's feet through the straits OF Mall4c-
ca and northward by Singapore and
Saigon into the China Sea without en-
countering any obstacle or sighting any
of Admiral Togos ships, seems to inspire
Russians at St. Petersburg with hope
that the Russian commander has eluded
Togo and will be able to reach the JaH
anese coast and II flct heavy dam lge or
secure advantage 10 fight in Korean or
Chinese waters. Three Russian war
ships have been ordered from Yladivos-
tok and one theory is that they have
Togo at disadvantage, between two fires.
Another Is that RogenstVensky is trying
to reach Ylsdivostok to form a naval
base there to operate against the enemy.
The Russian commanders in any event
have hard case in hand with an active
foe ready to give battle when favorable
time occurs. 1t will be something new
II Togo cannot take care of himself.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13

1t has been said that but for the Gar,
peace negotiations would be entered up
on between Russia and Japan. One
might infer from this that the Head of
all the Russias" is a very valiant man, a
warrior who knows no fear, but as a
matter of fact, he does net even dare to
attend the annual parade of his own regi-
ment, the Horse Guards, according to
the following press dispatch under date
of April seventh:
1.-THE annual parade of the Horse
Guards was chit fly notable to-day by the
absence of Emperor Nicholas and the
imperial family. The Horse Guards is
the Emperor's own regiment, and never
before has he failed to attend it's annual
parade. With the Empress, DoWager
Empress, and the entire court the EN-
peror remained at Tsarskoe-Seo.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13
Somerset Pomona.


oohorsel POMONA orange met with
hennebec Valley Grange, No. l2s, 7. Of
H., Madison. Maine. Tuesday. ApliI i.
10Y AItbon,t, ~. ,y..,t..r f,,.L.a ,.,.-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
''''i ave "Hu 'ie ioa"s were e1'fe"e'5
muddy there was good attendance
from surrounding granges. Among
tbose rer,resented uere. Ri,gh.,,
c.ana.. " -. -.
C,an'e,a' $50 80 ,2'iS, nv 2o-ol Ah9oh
a1,a I'M p9s, ~ IN
.s3 1.. .,'a4so' - al ii'ia 5ente
aaa 90 a.aI eo'u. W. HaHaieu anu
~ -',a Vs,us P1e'oH' ,ooo
-, 10 ,'9o1'ns oPened d. ~ ~ d. ~
~, 'n0 i''Io" lue .iiI01lS Ia 'hs ci,aii =,
| :" asoe,' I. l., 2niln, oyeisetI' a. l.
o li' ~ i.ec.9IgLi hs'e y hHloi Ie
IL 81 r. 49,, - "H.eei Ass'' 2'e@afa, y.
$500, ~ 'T n - h'iieIton )
90 10y all, = p "a to"eg %a1e HeePe' ,
80, ol'"na' u rs ~ l. : ID ~ )
~ a. tT uii9 u 2noAle 'e.eS, VI VI n;
n - a'A9 IT, ~ - :, "@ia' hI' isu
5.nr 10, va ne aa'.sSS u "e'e9ihe aS
Va'Iay y Sra "oi'"s q at, w. ~ henueosc
a,s ia, p.@ps' o. - r. ~ a.Aei' anu re-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13

The Portland Press has the following
sensible remark to make about much
abused practice, that OF signing any old
thing in the shape of a petition or memo
rial. IL is worth needing: "Apropos
of the traditional ease of getting names
to any sort of petitions, it would seem as
il men of affairs should be more careful
In these things. They are cautious
about putting their names to anything
involving financial responsibility. Why
not also where moral responsibility is in
volved? 1t is often done of course
through an amiable desire to oblige, but
good rule would seem to be to sign
nothing unless 1t comnends itself TO
ones judgment.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13

1t appears that Mayor Purnton is en-
forcing the laws relative to observance
of Sunday! somewhat, In Wateryille.
Confectionery stores were not allowed
to open, drug stores were allowed to be
open one hour in the forenoon for the
sale of medicines, and news stores three
hours for the sale of Sunday papers.
This appears to us to be very reasonable
regulation. 1t might be an improve
ment to allow drug stores to be open
one hour In the afternoon additional.
We can see no good reason for giving
confectionery shops preference in the
matter of Sunday opening There is a
much better argument in favor of the
opening of grocery stores and markets
on Sunday
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13

In former years cerebro-spinal menn-
gltls WAS not supposed to be epidemic
but 1t la now conceded to be by high
medical authorities and remedies In the
nature Of sntl-toxine are eagerly sought
for, but thus far without success. Ia
New York and Brooklyn a daily average
Of 25 developing cases were reported
last week. Cases are also reported in
Boston and 10 a Michigan town. A new
treatment is being tried at Bellevue hos.
pltal. 1t consists Of drawing off the
dad from the spinal canal. This is be-
Ing done every other day and greatly
relieves the patient. By the use of ice
bags they are then Kept in good condl-
ton and with little pain. This treatment
reduces the temperature almost to nor
NAL No drugs have been found which
have any salutary effect upon the dis.
ease.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13

The patent medicine feature of enforce.
ment OF the prohibitory law seems to be
attracting more than usual attention.
The raiding OF a wholesale house In
RoeRlaud, in which Gov. Cobb has an In
terest as partner, by Sheriff Tolman of
hnox county appears to have been a
movement to get after the Governor, but
Il will bring feature of proprietary
mediciRes, that Of the responsibility Of
The wholesaler, Into the courts. There
s'e undoubtedly cases where patent medi-
e'nes are used for tipping purposes, but
We believe II ia an evil somewhat over
estimated, go far "a the standard prepsr-
stioos are concerned. There are many
Preparations, concocted on purpose to
meet the demand for stimulant that
VIII eVade the law, The difficulty is to
determine which are the standard reme-
dies and which the tipple.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13

The progress OF constructing the Pana-
ma canal seems to be thwarted by num-
erous distractions, The old commission
did not work we'll and a new one was
provided for and appointed Both COM
missions concur in the opinion that the
oig Job cannot be done with white labor.
PROVISION has been made with labor COM
pshles for employment OF 1000 Japan
ese IN Hawaii and a contract will be sign
cd as soon as the solicitor general de-
ermnes that 1t does not con Fl ct with the
snen labor law. /. is expected also to
employ large forces of Chinese laborers.
ftty thousand men are necessary to
push the work along at the speed desr-
eo' takes long time TO get UNDER
way, but this large number OF men with
approved machinery will make the dirt
ny when they get settled down to actual
business.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13
SkOwhegau Markets


PB1cEs ran PRODUCERS
nArS-4o cts
Wool Inwashed. = ets.
H.pEs AID SRINs-Aldes. cts lamb Atlus q
T. -5sts calf skins. p 10 ~ ets..act.
Observation-Disclosures yeInS eEes = 70 r. 3
es beans, SID to g. O..
nEEF-OX beef 4 e. It's
forLTKY-Fovls 10 r. 10 eta per ems, tsEs
l. Ia Is cts.
RoUSD Hoo cts.
TALLNw-RoaEh c.. Pc 10.
BUTrER-flrst qUahtg. stan. ,ed. Il e. = rer b
EGGs- It's. per aor fresh.
PorAroEs-25c per bushel
RETAIL sARKEr.
FLouR--sprnc wheat Patent. 2 - 70 SaJs
choice, 500
coRN-s1 IS per bag meAl and cracked oo-s
81 ~ per bag
{. :. MEAL-sl 50 per bag
FEEp-Middhncs 81 % er -wt ChlcA4r g-Gsa
As per cwt.
STRING HRAN-si 50 ,ar cwt.
MIXED FsRD-Sl 81 PER ~.
SALT PoRK-l0c ID: by the thi. poe ibs So "a
CHEEsE-i6 Ier 10
BUTTER 2sto CTS. per No
EoGs-30 cts s dor fresh.
TEAs-2h 10 ~ cents per 70.
CoFFEE-i0 10 t5reut~ per %.
LARp-pomestic. i. ets Pure, L etc.. ~oa-
pound, 10 cts.
MoLAssEs- Ponce. 4o lure RarhsAoeS
80. marble, 25c yer ~. Choice Cooking l5c.
SrGAR-GraHu'ated sugar best quality /
pounds for si.p0; Brown, IL pounds for 81.
PoTAroEs-40 srd zoe per bushel
DryFIsH-Cod.s = lC cts per n. pollock, Is
OSioSs-Sc peT %
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13
Gard of Thanks.

We wish 10 ex end, through the co.
umns o: b : paper. our sincere thanks
TO Kind neighhors and friends in,Skovhc
gan and NJ. d son no assisted US during
tn illness and after the desth OK og-
b loved hu hsn and father.
Mrs. LCCY A. DAwEs
WUiIAH 4 DAwE>.
EtA G. RED.
FLOBuLA F HTNTOfs
HAER1 W. DAWES
kABEI z. GILMAN
Skowhegan, Ne, April IL, l4Q5.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13
OhitIInrY.

Mrs. Hannah Caswell, widow If the
late Richard Caswell, died at Vests
Mills, the 9th instant. Of diabetes Mrs
Caswell was born in New Portland
nearly = years ago, the daughter Of
Allen and Nancy Kinney Fuller She
was united in marriage with William
Kincaide and after his death she mar
ried Richard Caswell Mr.. and Mrs
Caswell were residents Of North Arson
for several years, moving To Vests
Mills about q years age, where he died
April 4, 1908 She was devoted mem
Der of the Methodist church
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13

The recent election In Chicago was one
of the most emphatic demonstrations IN
favor of municipal ownership of public
utilities that has been given in this
country for years. Party nominations
were made but Judge Dunno, the Demo
cratic candidate for mayor, attacked thu
corporations that served the pubic, sink
Ing all party issues In this one demand,
that the people repossess themselves OF
the franchises exercised by railway and
other corporations engaged In the cit,
In serving the public. To obtain better
and cheaper service In matters of public
utility the people must do for them
selves, the corporations having beer
weighed In the balance and found want
Ing. This argument caught the ears OF
the people and they trooped to the polls
and voted for the proposed panacea with
small understanding Of the trouble and
smaller capacity to trace 1t to It's source
but now that the verdict has been given,
Largely by the aid of uniformed men,
the problem Endorsed must be worked
out In practical shape. IL the street
railways and other public utilities OF
Chicago are to be taken over by the city
and operated for the public's benefit,
giving a cheaper and an improved ser
vice, ways and means must be provided,
and it is going TO take large SUN OF
hard cash even to lnaugurate the new
condition. The fnancier and business
manager must now take the place OF the
campaign stumper. 1t is a big problem
and will be watched with deep interes'
By many cities in all parts of our country.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13
Memorial Day Speaker.

Commander Sewall Smith Of Russell
Post informs the REPORTER he has been
able to secure Geu. o. O. Howard of
Burlington, VT, rs speaker for the
Memorial Day exercises. This will ne
cessltate holding the indoor exercises in
the forenoon as General Howard speaks
at Westbrook in the afternoon. Russell
Post and Skowhegan people as we'll are
to be congratulated on their good for
tune ia this matter, Gen. Howard being
one of the most distinguished soldier
heros Of the Civil War and an orator of
ability. and ls much sought after as a
speaker for Memorial Day programs.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13

II appears there were not enough Of
rhe Japanese bonds to go around among
the subscribers in New York Press.
While the small subscribers got all they
applied for, large ones must be content
with from 10 to 30 per cent of their sui
scriptions. How would a Russian loan
work on popular subscription at this
tlmeg We presume there would be no
trouble In furnishing the securities to
subscribers.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13

or the government itself, should have
such advantage through rebates on large
shipments. II he Southern Pacific rail-
road can afford to give rebates amount
reduce its freight rstes to all shippers,
large and small. These concessions to
the government, would in the end come
out of other patrons of the road, other
wise the rates of the road are now ex-
eessiVe
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13
Gard of Thanks

To our neighbo1s and friends, who ye
kindly assisted US during the Sickness
and death Of cur mother, and FOR ,br
beautiful lowers contributed for 10
funeral, vt would extend our heBrtsf.i
gratitude.
=, A. CLEVELAND and VII,
G. +. CLEVELAND aHd wiz.
and grandchildren.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13
The Rebuilding of Coburn Hall.

Since the destruction OF Coburn Hall
block by fire on the morning of Fridsv,
December 16.h, there has been a lively
interest In all plans looking to the
erection OF building to take its place.
From the business transacted at the
meeting of the Csburn hall association,
Wednesday of last week, and develop
ments since that time, it now seems like
ly that a fine business block will be
built on Coburn hall lot. containing n
large hall and, II the town so desires.
suite of offices and fire proof vault for
the use Of the selectmen and other Of
ficers of the town.
AT the meeting referred to an agree
ment was made between +. n Merrill
and the stockholders of the association
present whereby Mr.. Merrill is TO be
come the owner of the stock OF the as
ISOLATION at $50 per share and is to build
a building on plans that will satisfy the
Judgment of the stockholders as TO what
the town needs in such building. The
matter WAS thoroughly discussed a
practical unanimity of opinion among
the stockholders present was reached
and memorandum OF the agreement
between them and Mr.. Merrill was
written out.
Mr.. Merrill will soon commence to
clear the lot and the work will be
FASTENED with all possible despatch. he
has also ordered plans which will be
submitted to the stockholders for their
approval. Upon the approval of these
plans and their acceptance by the pres
ent stockholders hinges the whole mat.
ter, as their agreement to sell at $50,
which is considered low price for the
stock, is conditioned upon the furnish
ing, by Mr.. Merrill, of plans which they
deem suitable and his agreement to build
according to them. Mr.. Merrill and the
balance of the stockholders, understand
each other so well, however, and have
already so far agreed as to what the
building should be, that it is not thought
likely that any difficulty will arise on
this score.
While large number Of the present
stockholders believe it will prove practi-
cal for the town to accept of the offer
which Mr.. Merrill will make as to Offices
for the towns use, and MI. Merrill
counts on reaching an equitable agree
ment with the town for the construction
and rental OF these offices, the trade be-
tween Mr.. Merrill and the other stock
Mr.. Merrill and the construction of the
building by him, is independent of this
consideration. Mr.. Merrill is TO provide
for suitable offices in his plans; the town
will be asked to vote upon proposition
which he will make with regard to them,
but the sale of the shares Of the stock of
the Coburn hall association is not con-
ditioned upon the action Of the town on
this matter.
Mr. Merrill was visited recently by q
representative OF the REPORTER and
questioned concerning the project He
had very little to say at present beyond
the fact that the agreement between
himself and the other stockholders has
been made and that work will be begun
at once upon substantial brick block
suitable to the needs Of he town.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13

Judge o. r. Bachelor was re-nominat-
ed for Judge OF the Skowhegan Municipal
court BY Gov. Cobb, on Thursday last
and will doubtless be confirmed to-day.
This is Just as 1t should be. Judge Bach
.ller has done good work in that court
and we hope he will be able to continue
70 administer Justice therein for many
nnara
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13

l.. Wadsworth, Mrs Gertrude +. Buck
nam, Mrs. Lizzie A. Marble.
4 meteor OF unusual size and brilliapcy
passed over Skowhegan last evening,
about 7.30 O'Clock. Those who were
fortunate enough to observe it say that
its course was from the northeast toward
the south or southwest and also state
that cracking noise, caused by its pas.
sage through the atmosphere, was plan.
ly audible.
At meeting, last night, Of Parmenas
Encampment, il was voted TO hold the
next district meeting III Sko~h hogan On
the evening Of May %. There will be
work 10 the degrees, followed By a ban
quet, the place as yet not decided upon.
This district includes skowhegan, Water.
vile, Pittsheld and Newport and a large
attendance is looked forward to.
A bridge whist party Of twenty-fonr
ladies WAS held last Thursday afternoon,
at the home Of Mr. John w. Steward
on Madison avenue. Bridge whist Is
Just attaining popularity in skowhegsn
and many played it on this occasion for
the first time. |, VAS none the less en-
ioyed, however. Priz-s were awarded
to Mrs. E. T. MeNeelie, Mrs. Herbert
Wentworth, LIS |. 4. Norton and Ms.
B. I. Steward. Delightful refreshments
were served.
Miss Young OF Lynn, Mass, has been
engaged to take Miss R4nkin's place as
principal of the SkoWhegsn hindergar-
tens and commences her duties next
Monday. Miss Florence Hodgson Of
Lewiston takes the place of Mis- Louise
Barker, who was obliged TO resign on
account Of i'll health as teacher Of Fog
lish and mathematics IN the High school.
Miss Hodgson is 4 graduate Of Lewiston
High school, also Of Bates College. class
OF 1904.
The funeral services Of Mrs. 0. r
Bachelor were held at the home last
Saturday forenoon, conducted by the
Rev. B. B. Merrill Among those pres
ent from OUT Of town were Mrs Bachel-
lers son, Geo. K. Freeman from Fargo,
S. D., also four nieces OF the deceased
Mrs. James Adams Of Bangor, Mrs. Will
liam Everett Of Medford, Mass, Miss
Anna Drew and MS. d. L Drew of
Portland, Mrs. Dew beiUg accompanied
by her husband.
Sheriff Clyde II. Smith left here, Sat
urdsy afternoon, to pass Sunday at his
Piltsfeld be was met by his Deputy. j.
D. NJ. Foster and local eoustables, who
wished him to take part in searching the
premises of Lagorio brothers, fruit
dealers in that place. The search DC
eupied most Of the evening bG, DO liquor
was found. M. Smith wss delayed VI
I'll long after the departure Of TN train
for Hartand and was Obliged ~ CON-
plete his Journey by team.
The Skowhegan Water Go. ls ayiug
$50 feet Of six inch pipe to conaee, its
force pump At the head Of the Island
with The eight inch main on Island Ave.
They have previously had this pump
connected with the Island avenue ms n
by means Of the inch pipe on Park s.
and High School place. After the new
section Of tx inch pipe is instslled theg
will be able to pump through both lines,
which together will take the fun capac-
ity OF their pump and enable then To
give much better pressure than formerly
from this source
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13

Secretary Hitchcock of the Interior de-
partment, it appears, has run up against
the anti.rebate law. he Is making prep
arations for doing large amount OF con
struction OF irrigation works IL the west,
and has secured favorable rates for trans
portstOn OF large quantities OF supplies,
TO be used In the operations, rates much
below the regular railroad tariff to gen
eral shippers. | is estimated these con
cessions would be to the advantage of
the government to the amount OF several
hundred thousand dollars, perhaps a mil
lion dollars in the seven years the con.
tracts cover. The Comptroller Of the
Treasury criticses the act Of Secretary
Hitchcock, gives it as his opinion that it is
In violation OF law and advises the secre-
tary to get the opinion of the Attorney
General as to the legality of the proceed
ing, The law against rebates is intended
to prevent discrimination between ship
pers to the detriment OF the small oper-
ator, and there is no good reason why
contractors representing the government
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.

Itching, Blind Bleeding or rrotrudng Piles.
Druggists refund money II PPZ0 OINTMENT
fails to cure any case, no matter of how long
standing, In to Il days First application gives
send SOC In stamps and 1t will be forwarded post
em6 paid by Paris Medicine Co., St, Louis, 40
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13
FOrtieth Anniversary

Resident members of the First Maine
Cavalry and invited guests to the num-
Der of about 80 gathered at Hotel Oxford
on Saturday evening last to celebrate
the 40th anniversary of Lees surrender,
and it was most social gathering of
our people. Comrade Charles Smith,
who had the matter in charge, was most
solicitious as host on this occasion and
right well did he perform his part.
The banquet was Disappointing not
only to the committee but guests as
well, az all felt they had reason to ex.
pect, for the price, something far better
than was set before them. Had the
viands been on par with the galaxy of
handsome mattresses that served them,
all would have been serene, but, alas
We publish in another column a poem
written for the occasion by S. +. Emer-
son,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13

The same evening goOdly gathering
of Russell Post G.. A r. comrades met
in the ball of the Post to celebrate the
same event In a more quiet and less
ostentatious manner, which proved most
enjoyable 70 all who were present.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13
The Somerset Reporter
Weekly Republican Newspaper,

K. K. MoHKELIR
/ o. SMITH & CO., PUBLISHERS,
yvp c-RKRT SKOWHECAN ME-
.,vunrIsmKNrs;-B and legal adver
AZ anta | n aerted at reasonable rates ADJUSTED
~ ths space used, and the position given.
s,,cas quoted on application. po.,
nsyds of Thanks and Resolutions OF heSpec'
,userted at cents per line.s
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
When paid in advance.
ar vi 80 Six menths,. ......a.....Toc.
Ons Three months, ........-..-..Sec.
.,ys,tll he charged II not paid until end OF year
u,,h our mailing list of nearly 3 600 names,
.,bseribers writing the REPORTER with regard
saVtbair subscription must be sure TO give exact
" re nostofice address 10 which the paper Is
cong y Imp Including the number Of r. F. ID. route,
EoHiaaftivered BY rural carrier. This Is especially
,lnortant when change of address is request
na lint should also be observed when making
eeo a and at all other times.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13

--rvayp AS SECOND o1Ass NAIL MATTER.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1905-04-13

We Sc big bundle of old papers for
cents AZ the REPORTER offc4.