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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-15
New York Money Nfarket.

New York, June 15.-MONEY-Money on
call easy, 1A@1A per cent; ruling rata
closing bid and offered at II per cent.
Time loans quiet and easy. Sixtry days
2@214. 80 days AzG2A and 6 months 31z05%
per cent
CLOSE: Prime mercantile paper sxf4
per cent; sterling exchange firm, with ac-
tual business in bankers bills at A.S for
demand and at s4.S545 for 90 day bills; COM
memrcial bills $4849o.
SILVER-Bar silver, 54c; Mexican dol
lars. <1c. ss--s
BONDS bonds steady.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-15
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, ILL.,, June 15.-CHEESE-Marke
steady. Daisies. 11@111zc; Twins, 10@1014c;
Young Americas, 115Ac.
POULTRY-AliTe poultry easy. Tur-
keys 14c; chickens 101zc; springs about
pound. zoe: 11h to pounds. PC.
BUTTER-Market firm. Creamery, 800
23c; dairy 17G21c.
EGGSEMarket steady. At mark, cases
included, 1412c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-15

Chicago Market.
rr,rn,sa.d by J. E. Gall. commis.ox;A
GRAINS. Provisions. Cotton an CO
C,ffice ITO w Sixth St Pnone 4oo'I
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-15
Kansas City Produce Market.

Kansas City, June 5.-Close-WHEAT-
No trading in cash grains today account
high water. July. s31sc; Sept. s0sse; Dec.
sec.
CORN-July. 641kc; Dec, sc. t
HAY-Choice timothy nominally I'M
changed. 105O611. 90: choice prairie 81. ESQ
LIS higher. ST.. 50@12.O 90.
BUTTER-F'irm. Creamery. 21c; packing
stock. 16c
EGGS-F'irm. Fresh extras, 16c; current
receipts, 12c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-15

Chicago, June 15.-CATTLE-Receipt to-
day were about 10000 head. Market steady
to strong. Beeves; $Sgglx 70; Iexans N.e2
feeders, $260@5. so; cows and heifers, $40
as. so; calves, $4.50@6.25
HOGS-Receipts today about $1,000 head.
Market &c lower. Lights. $5.S95.73it:
mixed, s5.3O@5.7212 heavy, $5.35@5. 75:
roughs S. 250i5. 45; good to choice heavy.
IS. 45M5. 10; pigs $435@5.25; bulk Of sales,
IS. 6O@5.75.
SHEEP-Receipts today were about ~
600 head Market steady. Natives, s. 400
$40; westerns, So. 4OQ5.4 20; yearlngs, &4.SD@
$50; lambs, $4.25@66O westerns. $5.25@6 20.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-15
WORST IS OVER.
moved floating distractions and drift.
Depot Almost Abandoned.

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-15
Kansas C.ty Grain Market.

Kansas City. June H.-No Market touay
Too much water
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-15

Cotton Market.
Galveston. Tex. June 15.-COTrON--
Market steady, u7sc. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-06-15
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08
LEAVES SALARY
40 GO into
! BUSINESS
Special corrsspondsnoe to The Press

special Correspondence to The Press
DETROIT, Mich, Dec. S.-The
dream of most salaried men is to
have business of their own. The
big tug is to sacrifice the salary
that comes every week for
doubtful income. Hugh Chalmers
is q conspicuous example of man
who dared give up sure thing
SSr1 a thing in doubt, He turned
his back on "a salary OF $4,000 a
Year, and at the age OF "a went
into business for himself. He is
now the president Of the Chal-
fmers-Detroit Motor Co.
Chalmers is a little study in real
life of what an ambitious man can
accomplish.
He was for 20 years in the SER
vice of the National Cash Register
Co. He entered the employ of that
corporation as office boy; he left
it as vice president and general
manager.
Like many another man now far
along in the business race, he filed
his entry with a night school. At
IA, while a stenographer and book.
keeper, he made his first sale of
a cash register That was the
start. Nobody rang the recall bell
and he went right on. At 10 he
was an Office manager; at 81 a
sales agent with an exclusive ter
ritory of his own. Four years later
he was district manager for Ohio
with "a sales agents and statesmen
under him. At 26 he was called
into the factory to become assist
ant manager of agencies. At ~ he
was manager of agencies, then as
sistant general manager, then gen.
eral manager and vice president
at 80.
1t was big job he had as
sumed. There was plant with
5Oo0 employees to manage, a sell
ing force in America of ATS men
to direct, branch companies in for
eign countries to organize and
oversee, competition to meet and
subdue at home and abroad. But
Chalmers took to increased re-
Sponsibility as a duck takes to
water With unerring judgment of
men, he built up around him an
organization of young, enthusiast
tic, forceful lieutenants. He in
spired them with loyalty. He
made his personality an asset of
the business.
But time came in Hugh Chal-
mers' life when he wanted a bust
ness of his own. He finally decided
to enter the automobile business.
With keenness of analysis, he ask
ed himself, What is the most i'm
portant problem in the automobile
business?' Selling" was his an
swer Heretofore automobiles
have been bought, now they must
be sold. Production has caught up
with demand. Competition is
strong. 1t is selling problem |
have to face And he set himself
to solve this problem.
Hugh Chalmers todays is 35
years old. The major portion of
his business is still before him.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08
BLACK HAND NOTE
HIS DOWNFALL

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. S.-Nor-
man Thurman of Bonnie Terre, Mo-,
Is years old. attempted to commit
suicide when captured in the yard
of Millionaire Van Welt, where he
went to secure $4,000 following a
'Blackhand" threat.
Thurman when arrested said
that he had been reading novels,
and wanted the money to com.
plete his education.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08
THE BEST COUGH CURE

A half ounce of Virgin Oil OF
Pine, two ounces Of glycerine and
a half pint of whisky. mixed. will
cure any cough that is durable
and break cold in "a hours.
Take teaspoonful every four
hours, Ask your druggist for the
genuine Leach's Virgin Oil of Pine
compound pure, prepared and
guaranteed by the Leach Chemi-
cal Co.. Cincinnati, o.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08
START DIAMOND DIGGING

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Dec. s.
Articles of incorporation of the
Arkansas Diamond Co. were filed.
The capital stock is $1,000. 900. The
company will exploit the recently
discovered diamond fields in Arkan-
sas.I
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08
KILLED BY TRAIN

OAKLAND, Dec. 8.-Thomas
Richold, well-tO-do retired bust
ness man of San Francisco, was
killed by Southern Pacific train
at Seventh street, near the ferry
pier.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08
ONE MORE DEMOCRAT.

The democratic party continues
to make gains in spite of the re-
cent election. A lusty one was
born today to Mr.. and Mrs. Rus
sell F.. Collins, 1908 Sharp avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08
CHILDREN'S
TAM O. SHANTERS

Children's wool Tam O. Shan
ters, in plain and fancy colors;
a splendid assortment to choose
from; sizes to fit all ages; regu-
lar values up to soc; offered to
the Wednesday customers at,
each 15c
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08

One OF the queer things about a
woman's sense of humor Is that
she Is apt to take herself seri-
ously.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08
Great Bargains inLadies' Leather
Hand Bags at $l.98

Ladies' Hand Bag in black leather, overlap
frame, covered and riveted, with brass lock and
mountngs; fitted with large coin purse; strap
handle, IL inch length, inches deep; best hand
bag bargain that has been offered this season;
on sale Wednesday at, each ............. $t.e8
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08
FANCY WAIST SILKS

Waist silks in fancy plaids,
stripes and in other novelty eff
fects; big assortment to
choose from. all very desirable
for Xmas gifts and offered here
at very low prices; on sale at,
a yard. 49,. sec, 75c and 85c
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08
UNTRIMMED HAT SHAPES

A lot of untrimmed hat shapes
will be on sale here tomorrow.
These come in all colors but
black; are in the velvet, felt
and silk styles; shapes are good,
all this seasons; worth to $500;
on sale at csc
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08
Ladies' $500 Trimmed Hats
for $1.95

Ladies' Trimmed Hats in late winter styles
and in all colors, including black. These hats
are excellent for everyday wear. Each one Is
smartly tailored and becomingly trimmed. and
is well worth thte original price. Regularly $3.50
to $500, on sale Wednesday at each. 80. IS
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08
Silk Petticoats
Worth $3.50
for $4.95

For personal use or to buy
for a Christmas gift for a
friend, a silk petticoat is some
thing that we think extremely
desirable. And this special
value offered for Wednesday
selling is so attractive that we
expect to have a great demand
for them. They come in all
colors, black included, are made
full with deep ruffied fiounce
round bottom. They sell regu-
larly at Sc so and $3.50. We
offer them to you on &lnr
Wednesday, choice. :. $4.Jo
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08


4 COMES ROUND
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08

Legislators Responsible.
1.-THE sevecAl legislatures are re-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-08
Lace Waists
Worth 5000
on Sale at
.$2.95

A pretty gift for q man to
buy for his wife. or for his
sweetheart. Excellent values at
the original prices. Stylish TO
the last degree, and the right
kind of garment to wear when
one is dressed up for the after
noon or evening. The waists
come I'm white and cream. are
made of fine net and trimmed
with lace, and we have all sizes
from "a to AZ. Come in and
look at them. We think they
are the best waist values we
have seen for a long - nS
time. On sale at..... ke0J
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-08
The Real Estate Transfers

Following are the real estate trans
fers recently recorded in the county
registry:
Brighton-L. D. Mathews to War
rem j. Foss.
Hartland-Elva Dinsmore to Susie
A. Scott.
Palmyra-Minnie NJ. True ct al to
Fred L. Morse; Ruel w. Crawford to
Harrison H. Worthing, $3.50; Mary J.
Raymond to Harrison h. Worthing,
SIS; Mary j. Raymond to Harrison
H. Worthing.
Skowhegan-Belle A. Small to Jerre
Cowett, $500; James l.. Bean to L. A.
and Josephine NJ Caswell; Georgia
A. Cain to Fannie R. Simpson;
Thomas Demo by Adm. to Everett T.
Goodrich, $972.0s.
Madison-Alphonsim Grondin to
Geo. H. Grondin, $37; Lucius L. Nor
rison to Mertie NJ. Lamb; Leo E. But
terfield to J. Linn Viles; Annie NJ.
Rowe to Ora M. Rowe.
Bingh m-Wallace Ashcroft to
David Z. Powell.
Norridgewock-Ella F. Tobey to
VIM. W. Huntoon; Lucy NJ. Morrow
to Mary w. Huntoon; Justin d. Ames
to Rena A. Taylor.
mithfield-Geo. H. futile to Mary
w. Huntoon; Esther M. Eaton to A.
B. Gaylord ct al.
Wallace A. Hill to Sarah
L. Cotton; Wallace A. Hill to Geo. M.
Chapman.
Pittstield-Fred w. Jones to Mary
E. Philbrick; Mary E. Philbrick to
Fred w .JOnes eft a
Somerset Co.-Lizzie M. Page & al
to John Holden.
lockwood Strip.-Lizzie M. Page &
ais to John Holden.
At ns-Edward Braithwait to
Lewis NJ. Armstrong.
St. Albans-Nettie NJ. Little field to
Geo. w. Linnell.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-08
Suicide at PALMYRA.

Elmer E. Parkman of Palmyra
committed suicide by hanging last
Friday. His wife found his iifeless
body hanging from a brace on the
side of the barn. A rope halter was
used. DIR. c. A. Moulton of Hartland
was summoned and consulted with
Coroner Simpson of Fairfield, who
deemed an autopsy unnecessary. AL
though gradually becoming depressed
in mind, the condition of Mr.. Park
man was not apparent until about two
weeks ago, when he began to show
a marked degree of depression and
complained of being discouraged.
Mr.. Parkman was a farmer, and ap-
parently had no reason for discour-
agement, as he was comfortably stu
ated, and had acquired quite little
property. He was born in Palmyra
and had spent most of his life there.
He was a respected citizen, having
held the office of road commissio
and in 1906 served the town as tax
collector. At the time of his death
he was overseer of Palmyra Grange.
He was AZ years and II months old.
The widow, Mrs. Cora Bell, one son,
Ernest A. Parkman of Palmyra, and
one daughter, Alice, who lives at
home, survive.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-08
New Postage Law.

The new postage law or treaty be-
tween Great Britain and the United
States went into effect last week and
a letter may be sent from this country
to any part of Great Britain for two
cents and letter may also be sent
from any part of Great Britain to any
part of the United States for the same
postage. The postage has always been
FIVE cents in the past and 1t is ex-
pected that the mails to England and
from England will now be great deal
larger than ever before as the reduc-
tion means considerable to the man
who has business interests In the other
country and who has a large amount
of correspondence every day.
While the reduction in postage was
probably noticed in the postofiices in
many of the large cities there was no
change in the Portland postofiice, but
there probably will be when it is gen
orally known that the postage is only
two cents.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-08
Somerset Pomona Grange.

Somerset Pomona Grange will meet
in regular session with Athens Grange
Tuesday, Oct. 18th. The Address of
Welcome will be given by j. F. Cor
son, Master of Athens Grange and
Brother Alonzo Smith of Skowhegan
will respond. This will be Veterans
day and all old soldiers of the order
are cordially invited, also to take part
in the discussions.
Brother S. F. Emerson will present
a paper, subject, 1.-The Formation and
Maneuvers of an Army on the March
and in Battle"
The question for discussion will be:
Have past wars been an advantage or
disadvantage to the prosperity and
happiness of the country?
Opened by y. A. Withee, H. n
Longfellow and Col. Isaac Dyer, fol.
lowed by others.
Paper, What does the American
Flag representa-, by Sister Ella Crow
ell.
Members of the host Grange will
furnish music, readings and recita-
tons.
L. L. SMITH, Lecturer
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-08
The Boston Theater.

The welcome received by the
Boston Theater Stock Company last
week seems to leave no doubt as
to the place held by this organization
in the estimation of the theatregoers
of the Hub, and that it is destined to
play an even more important part, is
evident from what has already been
learned of the plans of Mr.. B. F.
Keith in regard to it.
For a second week, for instance,
there has been secured one of the
greatest successes of recent years,
one that has never been seen outside
of the highest priced houses. This
attraction will be "Salomy jane" in
which Miss Eleanor Gordon will ap-
pear in the title role. There is no
other person now on the stage who is
better fitted for this splendid char
acter than Miss Gordon. She is a
western girl. and in play Of this
kind has never failed to bring with
her a true atmosphere of the prairie
and the mountain.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-08
The Special Town Meeting.
Sontinued from LIST page.


While the matters to be acted on in
regard to the town hall are the occa-
sion for calling the special meeting,
there are other articles in the warrant
TO be acted upon.
One of these relates to the purchase
OF lot on the south side OF Prospect
street, near North avenue. The OBJ
ject sought is supply of clay for the
use of the town. This location is
fairly central and is so situated that it
would give down hill road to almost
any point where the town might wish
to haul this kind of road material
which is very useful particularly for
surfacing and repairing sandy roads.
The municipal officers think that il
this can be bought at reasonable
price the town will And it to be of
ultimate advantage.
Another article refers to Rn ex-
change which it is proposed to effect
between the town and Amos K.
Butler. The town owns piece of
land, abutting on Pine street, orig
inally portion of the Mcclellan es-
tate, now owned by A. K. Butler.
Mr. Butler owns some land near the
South cemetery which could be used
to advantage in increasing the area of
that enclosure and Strengthening the
line Oh the norrherly side. 1t is
thought that an exchange can be eff
tected which will be OF mutual ad
vantage.
Two articles of the warrant refer to
new streets. One of them connects
North and Madison avenue, joining
the latter thoroughfare near the resi-
dence of f. T.. Greenwood. This
street has been proposed for long
time. 1t is to be known as Chandler
street and is so designated on map
of Skowhegan issued over ten years
ago. The other street to receive con-
sideration is designated as Court ave
nue.. It's course is from Jewett street,
parallel with Madison avenue, to
Prospect street. Both these streets
have been built at the expense of the
owner of the property through which
they run and they are offered for &C
ceptance without land damages OF
other charges of any kind.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-08
Concerning Forest Fires.

The Hon. E. E. Ring, forest com
missioner, was asked recently in rela
ton to the situation as regards the
forest fires, and his estimate as TO the
total loss, Mr.. Ring said:
"The fact is that the danger from
forest fires, SO far as this season is
concerned is now past. The total
loss in the unineorporated towns, or
wild lands, will not exceed, in my
judgment, 100000. Considering
that these townships contain upward
of 10000, 900 acres of land, which is
valued by the state assessors at over
$50, 900 900, this record is a remark
able one. Furthermore, considerin <
that the summer of 1908 will go down
in history as being the hottest and
dryest season since records have been
kept in Maine, and that in Canada
and in states adjoining Maine, great
areas have been burned over, this
state has reason for congratulating
herself upon the small comparative
loss. 1t should be remembered that
in the states adjacent to Maine there
is much less wooded territory than
there is here.
"While, of course there is an ele-
ment of good luck connected with it,
it is largely to be credited to the eff
cient laws of Maine for forest fire
protection by which a large force of
trained fire wardens have been cons
family on duty during the dry period
There have been over $50 OF these
fire wardens on duty. Over 20, 900
fire notices printed on cloth, were
posted in the forests at the beginning
of the season.
"The good results obtained through
the organization of the forestry de-
partment have been greatly enhanc-
ed by the assistance rendered by the
owners of the wild lands who, in
about every instance, have been an
xious and more than willing to give
all needed help. Another factor which
has helped bring about these good re-
suits has been the establishment OF
the mountain observatories from
which a view of thousands OF acres OF
timber lands could be obtained and
fires at once located. BY means of a
telephone system, notice has been at
once given to the fire wardens,
who have thus been enabled to get to
work before the fires had done any
considerable damage.
1.-THE emergency fund appropriated
for the prevention and extinguish
ment of forest fires amounted to $2G,-
600. This was exhausted about the
middle of September, since which
time the expense has been borne by
the owners of the townships on
which the fires have occurred.
"While $40, 900 is sufficient for an
ordinary year, it is not enough for
such a season as that we have just
experienced. During the year 1907
less than $1,000 was expended. While
at this time reports have not been re :
ceived from all the selectmen of
towns, enough have come to hand to
show that the loss will be the greatest
in the incorporated towns, a fact
which still further shows that Names
forest fire laws are working well.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-08
Mrs. Lydia A. Frost.

Mrs. Lydia Ann Farrand, widow of
Henry D. Frost, died at the home of
her sister, Mrs. B. ID. Bowden, in Pitts
field, on Saturday of last week. Pneu-
monia, of which she was i'll for about
one week, was the cause of her death.
The deceased was formerly resident
of this place, moving to Pittsfeld fif-
teen years ago. Besides the sister
above mentioned she is survived by a
son, Edward, of Brewer, and bro
ther, Chas. Farrand of Norridgewock.
The remains we're brought to this
place for interment in the family lot
In the South cemetery, funeral ser
vices being held at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Steward on Co.
burn avenue, Tuesday forenoon, Mrs
Steward being a neice of the deceas-
ed.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1908-10-08
Gypsies Camp Under Grand Stand.

A family Of Gypsies, eight in nun %
Der, camped at Fairview Park over
Sunday causing some concern 10
those who have the care Of the park
and especially to the officers of the
Fairview PARK Improvement Agsoei-
alton, which owns the new grand
stand.
The husband and father related
that he and his family had come
from Bangor and were en- route for
Portland, ultimately planning to e 70
Boston where he expected TO nave
employment as a tinsmith for the
winter. He appeared at Days gro
Gerry store on Saturday, telling some
part Of the above story, and asked
permission to put his horses in the
stalls at the park while he got his
wagon repaired. The mans appear
ance was rather woebegone and Mr..
Day could not find it in mis- heart to
refuse SO simple request. The
broken wagon seems TO have been
myth. The family moved into the
park, unhitched the horses from
their covered vehicle and proceeded
TO make themselves at home.
Their putting up at the park would
not have aroused any special inter
est, nor would they have been likely
TO do any special damage except for
the fact that they built good lively
fire on the ground under the grand
stand. An official of the Somerset
Central Agricultural Society vas
passing through the park on Sunday
and found the family seated about
this fire with the smoke and sparks
taking their natural course upward
and finding their way out as best
they could through the cracks be-
tween the planks that form the seats
overhead. OF course there was con-
siderable chance that this sort of
thing could 90 on for some time and
the structure not catch fire but. the
grand stand was not destined as a
dwelling and the Official of the agri-
cultural society above noted felt that
the fire was decidedly out of place.
A trustee of the Fairview Park I'm
provement society was notified and
paid the Gypsies visit. Ii was long
towards night when he arrived and,
not wishing to arouse their well
known vindictive nature, he consent
ed that they should remain until
morning on condition that the fire be
permanently discontinued. They
took their departure as agreed on the
following day.
The grand stand cost something
over thousand dollars and is insured
for an appropriate proportion of this
sum. The permission given the Gyp-
sizes to make use of the stalls, which
they accepted as authority for camp
ing under the grand stand, in the
manner above described, constituted,
however, a use of the enclosure not
contemplated in the issuance of the
insurance policy and might have
made it impossible to collect had
fire thus resulted.