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The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-14

At the Republican county convention
held in this place last Tuesday Edward
p Page was honored with the nomination,
by reclamation, as senator.
Mr.. Page was born on a farm in Nor
ridgewock in 1916 and with the e1cep-
ton of periods when be was away at
school, resided there until several years
past his minority. His education was
obtained at the common schools of the
town of his birth and at the Maine Wes-
lyan Seminary at kents' Hill. In 1871
he came to SkoBhegan and found en-
ployment with his brother, Geo. y
Page, who was cashier OF the First
National Bank of this place and also a
trustee of the Skowhegan Savings bank
which had been organized but a short
time previous This connection was re-
garded as temporary but it was not long
before Mr.. Page was offered the treas
uryship of the Skowhegan savings
Bank, a position which he has ever
since held. Regarding this institution
it may interest our readers to know that
from the comparatively unimportant
sum OF $25, 900 in deposits in 1871 it has
grown to above 81 100000 at the present
time. Mr.. Page modestly disclaims any
special credit for this development but
it SO happens that the growth has been
coincdent with his period Of service
Before coming to skowhegan Mr.
Page had acquired knowledge of tim
Der and land values and had foreseen
the part these properties were to play in
the commercial history of Maine. 1t
was not long before his name was promi-
nent among the dealers in Names great
forest wealth and this has lead natural
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-14

No Republican county convention in
the State has as yet paced itself or re-
cord in favor of resubmsson. In Han
cock one of the planks of the platform
reads:
Resolved, That we believe that state
prohibition is the best means yet devised
for the control of the liquor traffic: that
we favor the maintenance thereof and
that we demand of our officials an honest
enforcement OF said prohlnitory law.
Resolved, That we believe that the
OF j.ct of the resubmission movement is
10 put the state under license law and
that we are heartily and emphatieally
opposed to it,
We happen to know that In one county
convention leading politician had in
his pocket set of resolutions favoring
resu bmission; but he kept them there
The atmosphere of the convention was
not favorable for launching them. The
platform of Governor Cobb was good
enough to stand upon.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-14
The Republican Convention.

The convention of Somerset Republic
cans which met here last Tuesday is
rightly regarded as the most important
gathering which has regular sessions
within our borders. Its responsibilities
are large for the reason that it is the
representative assembly of the dominant
party and its nominees are practically
certain to be successful at the polls and
thus become the officials into whose
hands will pass the conduct of the
county business Moreover the resolu-
tions adopted have their share in deter
mining the policy of the party through
out the state and in shaping the acts of
the coming Legislature where two sena
tors, the selection of this convention,
will go to participate in legislative work
1t therefore comes about that the
honors to be bestowed at this biennial
session of the Republicans of Somerset
are highly priced and keenly sought
after and the gentlemen selected as the
result of last Tuesdays balloting should
be proud of the fact that their fellow
citizens have, through their representa-
t'yes conferred upon them the dignity
and the responsibility of the various
Offices to which they aspired.
More than the ordinary interest at
tached this year to the resolutions to be
adopted and to the address of the chair.
man, both of which are looked to to de-
fine the position of the party on promi-
nent issues. Mr.. Walton's address on
this occasion will be remembered as
among the best ever delivered before a
Somerset county Republican convention.
His was the pleasant task of calling to
mind the events of which all Republi-
cans may be proud and also the delicate
one Of outlining, in advance of the is-
suance of the state platform, the princi-
pies for which the party in this county
stands, and we are sure his hearers and
those who read his speech, published in
another column as part of the proceed
ings of the convention, will agree
that his duty was happily performed.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-14

Twenty-Five years ago circus clown,
Ed. Sylvester, was killed from falling
from a horse 10 Gorham, and buried
there. Ever since that time, when cir
Gus visits that place, his grave is deco
rated with flowers by members OF his
profession. Friday last, headed by the
circus band, they marched to the GENE
terry, and there forgetting for the time
being that they lived to amuse the pub
lie, they placed their i1ral tributes or
the grave aud thought of him who long
ago had moved so many to laughter,
and had passed TO the great unknown.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-14

tuesday morning, little past mid
nigh, Charles l.. Tucker was electro
eaIed at the Massachusetts State Prison,
ioF the murder OF Mabel Page. Thus
ends the last chapter in this sad but SEN
sslional case. Governor Guild is entitled
10 all credit for the manly and courage
GUS stand he has taken. Not only did
ue listen with the utmost patience to
'ne testimony, and consider every parti-
We OF evidence, but he made independ-
cut personal examination of the scenes
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-14


ii was impossible for northern soldiers in a
hot climate and low-lands Of the south to
contend with the southern troops; tina, the
men from the North were dying by thousands
in useless sacrifice; that draft would fol-
low draft that the South could never be con
quored lighting as her soldiers were Al great
advantage IN 1heir own eoun'ry' that Great
l.,',a anu ',' 3 ,,,,1 3f"..5 III
them to he subiueated. and all this told with
sharp CT tieism Of operations IN the held
and stories OF corruption and graft IN the
,,a''9,'','s =, NM 1,,e, sup
strongest prejudices and worst PASSIONS Of
tie people.
How detected was the appearance OF the
plD''s @al ~ In; - p',. -,
mother asked in tone of anxiety what he
could possibly say in reply to these state.
ments and charges, remember the change
.''''t ~ III
but appeal to the bipb moral sense and IA.
trotism of the people," and he added, while
his eyes molstened and his lace glo~ed Ike
one inspire, 'si, you '.,e b' mn, . 'ss
grand thing to appeal to-"
Gentlemen, that statement IS true, II
proved So then and II Will again. Gov Cobb
,ias Sl ~ ,.s,s IN nus Pe a. g., -
lie will he triufnpbaptly ii ste5 In Seuten-
Der.
Following the address of the chairman
the temporary organization was made
permanent and the county committee
was created a committee on credentials.
NJ. J. Merrill Of Harmony subsequently
reported for this committee that each
town and plantation WAS represented by
the full number of delegates 10 which 1t
was entitled, making the number entitl-
ed to take part IN the deliberations of
the convention los On motion of DR..
+ {. Bryant OF Pittsheld, seconded by
fhos, e Lord of skowhegan, COM
mittee on resolutions was appointed as
follows: E c. Bryant of Pittsdeld, Y.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-14

OF the crime, Inspected all the agencies
BY which the murder WAS committed,
analyzed the character of the degenerate
young man under conviction. and was
driven logically and Enthusiastically TO
the position that the verdict rendered
by the courts was just one, and that
the law must be allowed to take its
course. The Governors position will
again enforce the fact that this is
government of law and order, not one
OF sickly sentmentality; government
OF stability, not one of gush.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-14

Mr.. Samuel Gompers, President of the
American Federation of Labor, while at
lewiston, last week, created a sensation
by making a sensational attack upon
Congressman Lttlefi4ld, for his position
On several questions in Congress. Mr..
Littletield was no. at all surprised at the
attack, as it was 10 pursuance OF a
threat made by G0mpers recently
made before the Judiciary Committee.
President Roosevelt and Speaker Cannon
were also the subjects OF his condem-
nation, so Mr.. Littlefeld finds himself
IN first rate company. Mr.. Littlefield,
10 Congress, is in favor of the Injunction
MEASURE which in effect prevents Issuing
license TO destroy a mau's business,
thus depriving him of his means of live
thood without any pretense of COM
pensation therefor. He Is also in favor
OF building up the merchant Marie
which means great boom in shipbuild-
ing and work and wages for American
mechanics and American shipyards
mlaes and stee.-working shops ard In
numerous other ways. He is also in
hy9r Of the "square DEAL in the matter
Of pIlotage. II Mr.. G0mpers wants TO
come to Maine in the interests of Nc
1iiileudy, the Democratic candidate, Mr..
A-ilehsld will only be too glad to meet
him.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-14

The name of Blaine is still potent In
Republican assemblages. In the large
Republican county convention at Angus
Ia, the other day, two Of the speaker 8
quoted him as the highest authority on
certain questions. AS long as the Re
publican party lives or as long as the
/ alton exists, the name of James G..
Blaine will be remembered and loved.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-14

At the Second District Democratic
Congressional convention, d. j. McGilli-
cudy of Lewiston won easily over j. H.
Montgomery of Camden.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-14

While the copious rains have been at
very great disadvantage in planting
time. they have ensured a bountiful hay
crop; and this, after all, is the leading
crOp in Maine.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-14

Orchardists inform US that the apple
blossoms gave promise of a fair harvest.
More apple trees were planted in Maine
this spring than ever before.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-14
Church n otes.
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.

BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
At the morning service an offering will be
received for the church of California destroy
ed and damaged by the earthquake and tire.
Good music will be provided, 4 cordial
welcome will be given to all, especially to
those who are strangers.
ISLAND AvENUE CoSGREGATIoNAL.
Tonight in the vestry, Miss Lucy G. Stack,
an expert in Primary Sunday School work,
will be present to speak. Miss Stack is
working throughout the State under the aus
pieces of the Maine 5. s. Asso'n All Primary
workers are specially invited to be present.
The Working League will meet in the Par
Tors next Monday afternoon at two o'clock.
CENTENARY METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Sunday Service, Io.45: Sermon to Chill
dren. Sabbath School Exercises and services
in the evening at 7.
FIRST BAPTIST.
Sunday morning the pastor will preach
from the text, "Why should the work cease2"
In the evening at we shall have grand
gospel sing together from the Torrey-Alexan.
der hymn books, with practical talk by the
pastor upon GLOW it pays to be Christian"
All are cordially invited.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-14

Speaker Cannon says that Congress
must stay there until July. And he
knows
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-14
REPUBLICAN, NOMINATIONS.
SOMERSET COUNTY.

SOMERSET COUNTY.
For Senators.
WILLIAM g. BAILEY of Harmony.
EDw. P. PAGE of skowhegan.
For Sheriff
CLYDE II. SMITH of Hartland.
For County Attorney:
THOMAS j. YOUNG of Scion.
For Clerk of Courts:
VIM. T. SEEK1NS of Skowhegan.
For Register of Deeds
ILEWELLYN GOODWIN of Skowhegan
For County Commissioner:
HENRY CROWELL of Pittsfeld.
For County Treasurer
E. P. DYER of Hartland
For Representative to The Legislature
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-14
The Somerset Reporter
Weekly Republican Newspaper.

p.fsss3 every Thursday at skowhegan, Me
BY ELMER t. McNEfIIE.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-14
slfBsChIPTIoN RATES.

When paid in advance.
,..,s,r ISL. 80 Six months. ...75c.
oue Three months,.............3eo
.,-,s5lI he charged II not paid until end OF year
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-14

For Representative to The Legislature
EDWARD F. DANFORTH of skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-14

( Continued on Page -Four.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-14

UTTERED AS SECOND GLASS MAIL MATTER.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-14

For County Treasurer:
f. p, DYER of Hartland.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-06-14

For County Commissioner:
HENRY CROWELL of Pittsfield.
Gilpin observer., 1906-01-18
Cleveland Brokers' Forseries.

Cleveland.-The Cleveland Pain
Dealer says: Leland Prior's forgcries
thus far brought to light amount to
100000. They consist OF two issues OF
s250.000 of Alpena. Michigan. bonds:
one issue Of 100000 of Canton. Ohio.
bonds and one issue OF 100000 OF
South Sharon. Pennsylvania. bonds.
These securities were SO distributed
among various large banks as collat-
teral that the loss to the various banks
will be but trifling and wholly unim-
portant.
In well informed financial circles Il
is believed that the liabilities Of Deni-
son, Prior & Co., will aggregate not
less than 31.200,000 and that possibly
che sum may be as high as S1.500. 900.
Gilpin observer., 1906-01-18
ORCHARD EXAMINATION.
Charged With Murder of Governor
Steunenberq in Idaho.

Boise, Idaho.-The preliminary hear
ing of Harry Orchard, alias Thomas
Hogan, on the charge of numbering
Ex-Governor Frank Steunenberg at the
gate of his home the evening of De-
cember goth, was begun Saturday at
Caldwell before Probate Judge Church.
After examining eleven Witnesses, the
court adjourned until Monday.
The first witness was c. +. Wayne,
who lives just across the street from
the Steunenberg residence. He had
done chores about the latter place and
had just returned to his house when
the explosion occurred. 1t put out
lamps in his house and turned over
chairs.
He heard Mrs. Steunenberg calling
and went out, being the first man to
reach the victim. He told of asking
him questions, getting no answer and
of going for assistance, after which the
dying man was carried into the house
Sheriff Edward Bell of Cripple Greek
was the first witness called in the after
noon. He identified the prisoner as a
man who was wanted in his county on
suspicion of having had a hand in the
blowing up of the station at Independ-
ence, in which thirteen lives were lost,
said that he had warrant for Or
chard's arrest issued in his county, and
that eXtradition papers had been issued
for the return of the man 10 Colorado
in case he was not convicted of the
crime FOR which he was being held
here.
Deputy Sheriff w. R. Thompson of
Cripple Greek substantiated the testi-
mony of Sheriff Bell concerning the
prisoner being the man suspected of
having something TO do with the blow
ing up of the Independence station and
identified the prisoner as the man for
whom he had searched with warrant
for year and a half.
Mrs. ] l.. Martin testified that she
lives about three blocks from the
Steunenberg residence and that on sew
eral occasions during the last of Octo-
ber or the first of November she saw
Orchard pass her house going toward
the Steunenberg residence and that on
one or two occasions she saw him with
field glasses leveled toward the Steu-
nenberg house, which he was evidently
studying carefully.
The testimony of Bert Bramlett,
proprietor of the Commercial hotel at
Nampa, concerned Orchards presence
in Nampa the day before the murder.
Bramlett testified that Orchard left an
unusually heavy valise at his hotel dur
ing his stay in Nampa.
This valise was not in Orchard S
room, as far as the officers have been
able to learn, when he returned 10
Caldwell.
Gilpin observer., 1906-01-18
Brooks Rubber Bill.

Washington. ID. C.-Representative
Brooks has introduced bill authoriz.
ing the secretary of the interior to
lease to the F. T. U. Rubber Company
of Colorado 5.400 acres of public
lands in La Plata county. near Dur
ango. for the purpose of experimenting
In the production OF rubber from the
rabbit foot brush.
BY the terms of the proposed lease,
the lessees will be denied the use OF
timber. stone and other material
found on the lands excepting for use
In carrying on the experiments. The
lands leased are at an elevation OF
$500 feet and are beyond the posi-.
bility Of irrigation or cultivation. They
are covered with a thick brush, known
as rabbits foot. which the rubber
company claims can be manufactured
into merchantable rubber. Mr..
Brooks will make an earnest effort to
secure passage Of his bill.
Gilpin observer., 1906-01-18
Trout for South America.

Leadville. Colo,-George Tullan.
chief of fish culture of the Argentine
Republic. has arrived in LeadvHle to
secure $4,000 brook trout eggs from the
government hatchery near this city.
The eggs will be shipped to Argentine
to be placed in public streams. He
said that Leadville eggs give better re-
suits than any other eggs in the world.
The water conditions, he said, seem
to have a peculiar effect and higher
Matching average can be secured from
eggs obtained here than from any
other place.
This is the second shipment OF
brook trout from the Leadville hatch
cry to Argentine. The first shipment
was two years ago and loss of one per
cent. was sustained. Fish from those
eggs are now fourteen inches long.
Gilpin observer., 1906-01-18
DENVER MARKETS

Denver Union Stock Yards, Jan. Is.
all markets during the week just past.
There was a very good demand, how
ever, for the best grades and prices
are generally called fully steady with
week ago. Common cattle have been
dull and prices a little lower. Eastern
markets are quoting this class OF stuff
10c to 15c down, but the decline on
this market will not amount to that
much. Local supply included few
very good beef steers, but the supply
was somewhat limited. There was a
good demand daily and all were sold to
good advantage. Cows were more
plentiful and statesmen were inclined
to think even the good COWS were a
little lower than a week ago. Com
mon COWS were fully dime lower.
Steers sold around $3.50 to $4.15, while
best cows brought $3.50 with bulk of
the business ranging from $2.35 to SO
and common stuff from 1925 down.
Bulls and veals show little change
from week ago. Feeder and stocker
trade had very good tone and good
steers closed fully steady although the
inferior stuff was rather duh and
little lower. There was a very good
demand for the good steers every day.
Best sold at 81 and bulk of the pretty
good sold from this down to $3.25. A
very good demand is looked for here
during the big show to be held the lat
ter part of this month as a great many
buyers have signified their intention of
being present to make purchases. The
extreme low rates prevailing will
doubtless attract many feeder buyers
here at that time.
The hog supply was very fair during
the week, but buyers were hungry
every day and would have taken more.
Prices are little higher than week
ago, tops now being quoted here
around s5.35 with the range down to
$5.15.
The sheep receipts were about 900
head, but good many were merely
stopped here in transit and did not go
on sale. A number of sales were made
but the demand, especially for the
killers, is only fair now on this mar
ket, as packers are pretty well sup
piled. Prices note little change from
week ago.
Gilpin observer., 1906-01-18
Chicago University Wants Roosevelt,

Chicago.-Talk of electing President
Roosevelt as the successor of the late
President Harper at the head of Chi.
cago University has become strong in
university circles. 1t is declared to
have been one of the hopes of DR.. Har-
per during the last months of his
life that the way could be cleared to
have President Roosevelt take the
head of the university at the conclu.
sion of his presidential! term. To bring
this about 1t will be necessary to alter
the constitution of the university,
which declares that only Baptist may
be the president. President Roosevelt
worships in the Dutch Reformed
Church.
Gilpin observer., 1906-01-18
LACK OF TRANSPORTS.
General Staff Declare It to Be a Seri.
Gus Danger.

Washington.-A remarkable exposi.
ton of the fatal weakness of the army
transport resources in case of war is
contained in paper prepared by the
general staff, transmitted by Secretary
Taft to Senator Gallinger, chairman of
the merchant marine commission in
charge of the shipping bill now pend
ing before the Senate. In the course
OF It's work in preparing in time of
peace for war, the general staff dis
covered that even the present limited
military force could not be transported
over the sea in case of war with a for
eign country or to defend our insular
possessions, unless there should be an
immedite and great increase in the
number of American steamships suita-
Bile for transport service. 1t is pointed
out that foreign shipping could not be
drawn upon in time of war, because Of
the neutrality laws, so that under pres
ent conditions the quick first blow, SO
very increasingly important, cannot be
struck at all.
The report frankly critices the San
tiago expedition of 1898. Every Amer
ican vessel that could be obtained in
the Atlantic ports during the twenty
days following the declaration of war
was chartered, a fleet of thirty-six ves-
sells averaging $500 tons, only two of
them over 1000 tons. THE official
records afford ample evidence that the
safe arrival WAS due to the good for
tune of continued fine weather"
The report declares that no such
fleet as would be needed for an over
seas expedition could be furnished out
of the present resources of the Amer
lean merchant marine.
I'm short, to strike tae quick blow
of force corresponding to our perma-
nent military establishment would re-
quire practically all the American
shipping of suitable character in At
lantic waters and more than the en-
tire tonnage in Pacific waters. There
needs no argument to show that this
transport service could not be pro-
cured IN fifteen days. 1t is doubtful
whether it could be prepared at all,
except by impressment and in a pc
riod of six months or more"
Gilpin observer., 1906-01-18
Orchard Held for Trial.

Caldwell. Idaho.-Harry Orchard has
been bound over to the next term of the
District Court of Canon county without
bonds for trial on the charge of murder
ing Ex-Governor Steunenberg Decem-
ber 30th. This decision was rendered
by Probate Judge Church this after
noon, tea minutes after hearing the tes-
timony of the last witness in the pre-
liminary examination. The defense of
fered no testimony and the case was
submitted without argument.
Gilpin observer., 1906-01-18
Mrs. ToIla Reprleved.

Trenton, N. Mrs. Tolla, under
sentence of death for murder, has
been granted a reprieve OF thirty days
by Governor Stokes. Mrs. Quacken.
boss, New York lawyer, appeared be.
fore the board of pardons In Mrs.
Tolla's behalf. Mrs. Jesse B. Portion
OF Cincinnati was here with petitions
containing $4,000 names. It Is
alleged by her sympathizers that Mrs
Tolla killed man in defense of her
honor.
Gilpin observer., 1906-01-18
Grain.

Wheat. choice milling. per 100 lbs,
SIPS. Rye. Colorado. bulk. per 100
lbs. soc. Oats, bulk, Nebraska. No g.
white, 81 .09; same in sacks. sl.15: Col
orado white, in sack. sl.25. Corn. in
bulk, sac. Corn chop. sacked. 9lc.
Bran, Colorado. per 100 lbs. S5c.
Gilpin observer., 1906-01-18
Hay.

Upland, per ton. s10.50@12.0O; sec
ond bottom, sS.50@10.00: timothy,
$12.0O@13.00; timothy and clover,
S11.0O; alfalfa, prime. ss.00@9.50;
straw, s4.O0@45O; South Park wire
grass, $1,000.
Gilpin observer., 1906-01-18
Sheep.

Comparative receipts:
Year to January IL. "a .010
Same period last year. r..........25.47S
Decrease 1.46S
The following quotations represent
the prices paid on this market for fat
sheep:
Wethers, muttons
Yearlings ........... 5.2565.S5
Ewes, muttons. ns........... 4.60Q5.10
Lambs Observation-Disclosures. 6.75@7.10
Feeding wethers. F. p. R.. 4.50G5.00
Feeding yearlings, F. p. r.. 4.90Q $50
Feeding lambs, F. p. r. 80. 5.40Q6.25
Gilpin observer., 1906-01-18

Comparative receipts:
Year to January IL. 12..............5,f6 .5, f60
Same period last year .S.23T
Decrease 2,S37
The following quotations represent
the prices paid on this market:
Choice heavy. .5.27k TO 5.371a
Light and mixed p'k'rs. 5.25 to 5.27ls
Gilpin observer., 1906-01-18
Hogs.

Comparative receipts
Gilpin observer., 1906-01-18

Comparative receipts