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The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04
Clippings.

Henry Irving is sick with acute rheuma-
tism.
IL fear that our people are too hungry to
permit much attention to civil service
rules" was the remark OF one of the hest
of Massachusetts, Democrats.
Mr.. Cleveland refuses to give way to the
silver men 10 his party and Insists that the
coinage OF silver dollars should be sus-
pended. According to Mr.. Bland this
means "war 10 the knife"
The friends OF Gen. M. T. Donohue, of
Boston, are urging him for general super
intendent of the railway mail service in
New England. As his appointment is ad-
vocated by Col. Cromwell and other "moss-
backs" we may expect to see him opposed
BY the "ppgressivcs."
Senator Lamar told gentleman within
a week that he would not accept Cabinet
appointment, but after a short interview
with Cleveland he yielded gracefully.
The test vote 10 the House on the silver
question Thursday showed that e6 Repub-
licans and 50 Democrats favor the repeal of
the present coinage law, and that 80 Re-
puhlicans and 1l9 Democrats oppose 1t.
Some time ago the Albany Argus, Mr..
Daniel Manning's paper, spoke Of the
Grand Army as "composed of loud-brawl-
their characters, or because there was mon
ey 10 It," The same journal has repeated
ly characterized the organization as u men,
ace to liberty, and urged that 1t "transmit
Its memorial work to the people at large
and then disband."
The English government is to let New
foundland negotiate directly with the Unit
ed States for renewal of the fisher clause
of the treaty of Washington.
A Chicago firm has received an order for
100000 pounds of canned beef for the
English army In Soudan.
The net loss In the tele phone output of
the American Bell Telephone Company for
the month ending Feb. 20, was 594, against
u net loss of 298 In the previous month,
and gain of 379 In December.
All the wooden tooth picks are made in
Maine, two firms controlling the business
The business Is about $1,000 cases year,
1000 of them going to Europe and Mexico.
Each case contains 100000 picks. They
are made Of poplar and birch. Some OF
the swell New York clubs have imported
orangewooo picks and a favored pick from
Japan.
The number of deaths In Boston the
past week was pol, making the death rate
for the week 1858 per thousand inhabit-
itants as compared with Il death rate of 90.
90 per thousand, 20 30 per thousand and %.
90 per thousand for the corresponding
weeks in 1884. 1888 and 1882 respectively
The largest numper Of deaths was caused
ny consumption, 80 persons dying Of that
disease. There were "a deaths from ir-
fammation Of the lungs, IL from bronch'-
tbs, II from heart disease, 8 from apoplexy,
and from typhoid fever, There were 4
deaths from old age, 2 suicides and death
by on accident.
The English navy estimates foi 1886 are
about So, Zoo, 900. This sum is intended
to meet ordinary expenses and to provide
for the construction of 70 new vessels, ill.,
GLIDING eleven iron clads.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04
Honor tn TIE Memory 81 Le"v
kn(lOtO.


The anniversary Of Lonsssllows birth
dav was celebrated on grand scale IN
Portland. ON the night Of Feb. 27tb. IL
was the occasion on which the Maine Nus
torical Society was to receive Eng'aIo
Offering to tho respect of our dead poet 10
the shapc of n bust. 1t Is a replica Oh tue
original masterpiece executed by Inos
Brock and placed In Poets Corner west
minister Abbey. Two of these copies were
presented by Ent land, oneto the Maine
Historical Society and the other to Cam
bridge University; one for his birth place
and the other for the city where he res'oeo
and died. The exercises took place NJ
Civ Hall and a large number OF invited
guests were present In honor OF the coca
sion and some to pay tribute TO the Poet oy
delivering addresses or reading rooms. j.
b. Baxter spoke to the audience 10 oehali
of the society and with the words, Il now
withdraw the veil from the counterfeit pre-
sentiment of one who Is to be hereafter
numbered among those
Olyinpian barde who sung
Divine ideas below,
Which always nnd us young
And always keep US co."
he drew away from the replica the draperJ
and disclosed the marble bust which was
too lifelike for the beholders to realize II
had been chiselled from stone.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04
State Ne1Us.

The new public building for Augusta has
been located by the Commissioners at the
corner Of Water street and Market square,
where the Maine Farmer Office now stands.
Hon. Thomas N. Egery died Friday at
Bangor, after brief illness, aged nearly
rs years. He was one of the most widely
known men In the State, being for many
years member of the iron working firm
of Hinckley & Egery, and later President
of the Hinckley &Egery Iron Company.
He went to that city in 1881 and has done a
large business in manufacturing machin.
cry. Mr.. Egery was a member of the
Board OF Aldermen In 1875 and 1876 and
Representative in the Legislature in 1879,
declining further service on q, count of his
business. He had been prominently idcnti-
fed with important business inter ests OF
the city and was held In high esteem.
While the procession vas passing the
Capitol, last Saturday. Senator Frye STEP
ped out on the Senate wing entrance to
view it, Much TO his amusement, a burly
policeman walked up to him, and shouted
Look here, young man, you must ge,
out O. thls.". The Senator didn't move
The officer walked threatingly toward him
and said: "If you haven't got ticket ge,
right down." The Senator explained who
he was, and the officer retired with apollo
gies.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04
Foreign.

The London papers are severe In their
comments on the English government
The Times, on the motion Of C insure, says
the Government escaped technically, but
morally Is defeated, discredited and con.
demned. 1t Is difficult the Times says, to
believe that the majority OF fourteen will
endure the strain Of the heavy votes for
the cost of the expedition.
The Gaulois states that indirect negotie-
tions have been opened between Paris and
Pekin, looking to an arrangement for peace
between France and China. 1t also says
that M. Ferry has made ovcrtures to M. DE
Giers, Russian Prime Minister, to influence
Russia to induce China to discuss the terms
Of peace proposed by France.
A letter has been received at Korti from
runner who was taken prisoner wheI.
Khartoum fell into the hands OF the Arabs,
and who Is now kept in captivity in Ell
Mahdi's camp at Omdurmau, a few miles
below Khartoum. 1t confirms the state
ment that Ell Mahdi's troops massacred the
soldiers of the garrison and many peaceful
citizens, and states that the number OF
persons slaughtered was fully two thousand.
This statement agrees with the earlier re-
ports of the capture Of Khartoum, and
contradicts the stories lately brought to
Gen Wolseley by native spies. Gen. Sir
Redvers Butler, with bis whole command
has reached Gskdul Wells. The retrcst
from Abu Klea, where he has been iptrench-
ed WAS effected without the loss of single
man. The sick and wounded of his column
are doing WE'LL He IL expected to reach
Korti next week.
France has been notified by England that
she could not assent to frances declaration
against rice as contraband Of war in
Chira. This is proving very annoying to
the French Governme Mt. 1t Is believed that
the attitude taken by the British Govern
ment in this matter will produce tension In
she plesent relations, between France and
England.
The Prince Of Wales is to make tour of
Ireland 10 April and Mr.. Parnell is said to
have iDtimated to the Government that the
reception of the Prince Of Wales during
his contemplated visit to Ireland will de-
pend on whether the Coercion act is or Is
not to be renewed. Mr.. Gladstone and
Lord Spencer are believed to be- 10 favor OF
leaiency, and 1t Is almost certain that some
measure Of amnesty will be adopted.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

A brilliant occasion took place last We'd
nesday evening at the Belfast Opera House
10 honor Of His Excellency, Gov. ROBBIE.
A grand reception was teDdered the Gov
ernor by the xxi" club, at which very
large number Of the distinguished people
of the state were present. Gorgeous dec
orations of flags and bunting adorned the
hall. some ofthe most beautiful and at
tractive being contributed by the Boston u
Bangor Steamship Co. Introductions we're
made by President Howes of the club.
The XII" club is an organization for the
advancement of social interests and is only
one of quite number Of other like clubs
which have lately sprung into existence 10
the different cities Of Maine.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

Mr.. Cleaveland has made no announce
meut of the members of his cabinet, but 1t
ia believed tho following list Is determined
upon:
Secretary Of stste-Thomas F. Bayard
OF Delaware.
Secretary Of the Treasury-Daniel Man
ming Of New York.
Secretsry Of the Intertor-L. z. e. La-
mar Of Mississippi.
Attorney General-Augustus H. Garland
Of Arkansas.
Postmaster Genersl-W. F. Villas Of
Wisconsin.
Secretary Of the Navy-Wm. G. whitney
Of New York.
Secretary Of WM-Wm G. Endicott Of
Massachusetts,.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

Why every one needs, and should take
Hoods Sarsaparilla In the spring.
1st: Because the system is now 10 its
greatest need. Hoods Sarssparilla gives
strength.
I'd: Because the blood Is sluggish aud
impure. Hoods Sarsaparilla purifes.
Sd: Because, from the above facts,
Hoods Sarsaparilla will do a greater
amount OF good now than at any other
time. Take 1t now.
The components Of DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup are daily prescribed by the ablest
physicians, whose success is due to the
specific Influence of these components.
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup ekillfully prepared
for immediate use, is for sale by all drug
gists.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

The English parliament has been greatly
excited for some time past on the measure
to censure the government under Glad
stones ministry. Lengthy discussion has
been iudulged in by both branches. The
censure motion was rejected 10 the House
of Commons by vote of 302 to 1888. In
the House of Lords the motion was adopt
ed 1889 to SO. An amendment In favor Of
the evacuation Of the Soudan was rejected
10 the Commons by vote 455 to 1l2. The
Irish members voted against the govern
ment. This action is victory for Glad
stone, but not a very emphatic one As the
margin Is narrow between victory and de-
feat
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

Last April the body of an unknown wo-
man was found ina pasture in North Sears
port. The body was in An advanced state
of decomposition, but the size of the per-
son, the hair, clothing, ETC., were noted.
1t is now thought probable that the body
found was that Of a well known lady OF
Pennington, who Was taken insane several
years ago, through Ill health, and was for
time In the Hospital at Augusta, but be-
ing somewhat improved, was discharged.
She did not continue to improve, and left
Pennington, April 80, 1888, saying she
should spend the summer at point near
the sea. Soon after leaving Pennington,
as it has since been learned, she drew her
money from the savings bank in Augusta.
No subsequent act of hers Is known to her
friends, but BY correspondence held with
Searsport parties, and the description CIV
Ell by them Of the body found, 1t is feared
by her friends that the lady may incau-
tiously have shown her money to some IN
scrupulous person, who murdered her to
obtain it, and left the remains where
found Chronicle.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04
Purifies the Blood

"I was for nve years sunerer with
boils, all run down. and was ~ ono time
Obliged to give up work. Before taking
all Of two bottles Of Hoods sarsapartlla, was
entirely cured" R. M. LANE, Pittsbursh, Pa.
~ was severely afhicted with scrofula,
and for over year had two running sores
on nv neck. Took i've bottles OF Hoods
sarsaparilla, and consider myself entirely
cured.p c. E. LovEJoY, Lowell, Mass.
Hoods Sarsaparllla
Sold BY all druggists. 81; six for %. Made
only BY @. I. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

to retrsct his words The parsons couso
latlop was, "My dear sir, II the coat nts
you'd better put II on"
Strange ~ Il may seem, these thoughts
we're suggested by painful experience BY
which we saw two young women on the
street the other day afflicted. They were
bothered, almost to the swearing pitch, by
having on rubbers sizes tvo large, comm
of at every other step. Better not put
them on II they don't AZ.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04
|ilIa

n r. - 8 any CHER sarsa-
ss,Ij1a 8 ~ pugiass, that ono has well
ssld, ats health giving effects upon the
Mood and eptire human organism, arc as
much more positive than the remedies Of
n uunrter Of . century ago, - the steam
power Of to-day 10 In advance Of the slow
and laborious drudgery Of years ago."
"while suffering from severe bilious
attack in March, 1883, friend In Peoria,
M. recommended Hoods sarsaparllla.
tried the remedy, and was permanently
cured. ia. sHxPAnD, travelling agent for
novoa a. Co. Fulton Street, N. Y.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

REAL ESTATE TRANSPORTS The follow.
ing are the real estate transfers which have
recently been recorded in this county,
Atbens-George H. Drury to Brice H
Libby. 1925.
St. Albans-Nancy Avery to Isaac O.
Winslow. $3.50. John Scott to Frank c.
Gee. 1878.
Madison-B. P. J. Weston TO Vesta Saw.
yer. $50 d. S. Hunnewell to Leonard c.
Williams ct al. $16O. Ella F. Huntoon tc
d. 3. Hunnewell. $3.50.
Solon-Nancy Bates to Thomas F Dan.
forth. Con. Lif. Maintenance.
Lexington-Francis A. Gould to Cynthia
J. Peterson. $3.50.
Anson-W. o. Merry ct al to Deborah
Berry. 500.
Mathematician Wood to T. II. Weston
ct al. $500. Nathan Wood ct ais to T. H
Weston ct al. $500. Fred E. Dagget to
Perley F. Mckinney. $3.50.
Pittsield-Joseph H. Davis to H. B.
Grant. $50. George H. Burrill to Amass
j. Barrill. $50.
Canaan-George H. Burrill to Amasa
j. Burrill. $40.
Fairfeld-Geo. II. Lord ct ais to Fred E
Lord. Con. Life Maintenance.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04
Hood

Combines, In . propoel,sA peeenae xz.s
the active medicinal prcpessiec g ~ ~.
blood-purifylng and strensthsnin! fe. ..s.'
Of tho vegetable kingdom. It Will poalsiveV
cure when In tho power OF medicine
snrlnr Debility, Headache, Dyspepsia, VA.
,ar-h Salt Rheum, Scrofula, and all Diseases
caused by a low state OF the blood.
~ suffered three years with blood poison
took Hoods Sarsaparilla, and think an
cured,v Mrs. NJ. J. DAVIS, Brockport' n.
"Hoods sarsaparllla beats oil others, ah'
!. worth its weight In gold" l. BARRING
TON. 100 Bank Street, New York City
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04
Hosc Baking POWDERS are Made.

While rival c mpanies are disputing as
10 what ingredients are to be found in the
s.best baking POWDER the public will be
interested 10 the following definition OF
these now indispensable articles, as given
by Appleton's Cyclopedia, the acknowl-
edged American authority:
'sThe best baking powders are composed
Of bitartrsse Of potash (cream Of tartar),
tartatic acid, carbonate Of ammonia, and
soda bi-carbonate, bound together by .
little starch"
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

The tramp problem Is one which the
Legislature will endeavor to unrsvel the
present session, the question being how to
devise law to prevent the wandering vag-
abonds who infest the State, from filling
up the jails during the cold season, making
large bill Of expense to be paid out Of
the peoples pocketbook. Their fayorite
haunts are Cumberland, Androscoggin,
Kennebec and Penobscot counties, and the
height Of their ambition seems to be
berth 10 the county jais. Different plans
have been proposed to circumvent them,
but none have succeeded as yet.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

Sergeant Dennis Kelly was brought be-
fore Judge Webb of the United States
Court and sentenced 10 10 months impris-
oDmsnt 10 Portland jail, and one dollar
fine, for unlswfully shooting F. A. Smith,
OF Charlestown, Mass, q Harvard student,
1t Fort Pophsm, July 10Th 1882, of which
Smith died August 18th following.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

PROGRESSIVE Towns AND CITIES. The
following towns and cities propose to add
wafer works to their other improvements
during the next year: Bath, Watervill.'
Ellsworth, Belfast, Norway, Fairfield, Poll
lips, Houlton, Sullivan, Augusta, Halo
well. Augusta east side and Brunswick
Boston has just purchased 100000 worth
Of water pipe so as to take advantage OF
the present low prices.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

CuRy ALUMNI REUNIoN.-It was hell
IN Boston at the Quincy Hotel on the even
ing of the Path. A large number Is # port
ed to have been In attendance and among
them three lady graduates. 1t was brisk
time as far as speeches were CONSERVED and
there were representatives for almost ev-
cry cause, from library down to base
ball fund. The College funds available
and prospective amount to $55o,O0O which
was claimed to be by mnch too inadequate
to maintain and run the school as 1t should
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

A CoLp FACr.-In the last year over
5000 900 of good Bath money has been
wasted in wild cat investments 10 southern
railroads and western mines. Had this
amount been put into twenty new manufac-
tories In Bath 1t would have increased our
population by 1000 and added a great vol
ume to local trade. This large amount has
been simply thrown away. II it had been
lost even In local investments the town
would still have kept 1t. The folly OF "a
should not be repeated In 's5. Our floating
capital can be invested probably at home.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

G. A.. R.-Gen. Hall has named the fol-
lowing as his staff as Department Com
mapders: Assistant Adjutant General, L.
b. Hill, Augusta; Assistant Quartermaster
General, B. F. Beals, Auburn; Inspector,
A. Nickerson, Portland; Judge Advocate,
II. II, Burbank, Saco. Chief Mastering
Off1cer and Aides-de- Camp will be an
nounced in future orders. Head Quarters
are established at Augusta.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

All men are dreamers. Most men dream
when they sleep though the mental phenom-
enonnot unfrequeatly takes place when men
are to all outward appearances normal and
in self possession of their faculties. A sort
of absent mindedness often transports the
mind leagues from the body and let's the
poor machine go jogging along without
an eye the least bit open to imminent dan
ger which besets bis way. He runs against
a pump and II he is like the well known
Cambridge professor, throws one hand up
to stop the crimson issue from bis com.
pound respiratory and olfactory appandage
and with the other gracefully raises his
beaver and politely courtesying, says "beg
your pardon ma'am." We say that man
must have been dreaming.
Dreams are considered BY believers In
them to be Of inevitable good or bad omen
according as they themselves are bad or
GOOD Many pitiable subject has died at
an appointed day and hour because 1t was
revealed TO him In dream that the death
angel would defer his summons to that
time and no later. The images witnessed
are the most marvellous and the TRANSACT
lions experienced Tue uOSt miIhCulOusi
or all crazy Inventions ghosts are the most
hideous not only at seeing but quite as
much 40 as represented. They are the re-
suit Of q most vivid and otherwise unoccu-
pied state OF the mind-like dreams un-
natural, unreal aud monstrous. They
Brighten the weak ones out Of their wits
aud arouse the strong and mighty to a
speedy investigation or an armed attack.
Richard the third dreamed he was sur
rounded by ghosts and on awakening saw
them at his couch. We take occasion to
mention these thoughts as suggested by the
experience related of the young woman In
Fairfield. She. had entertained gentle
man friend one evening, and AZ We hope
was Diminishing him at modest hour. The
late continuance of the burning lamp,
however, aroused the attention VI the FAM
ily to the cause of so unusual an occur
renee. The young lady was discovered 10
Q swooning condition, and, being brought
to, related that she had seen the spirit OF
lady friend who had been Killed by lightn-
Ing some weeks before, and was met by
her on the piazza steps. We did not hear
whether the spirit complained to the other
for receiving the young mans attentions or
not.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04
Afuuicf,,Ql Elections.

Annual 'town meetings" we're held 10
MANY of the cities and towns of The state'
Monday last.
In Portland three tickets were rum and
the result was DO election. Bath elected
Hon. ]. W. Wakefield Mayor, by large
majority Saco elected Hon. Roscoe L.
Powers Mayor by good vote. Ellsworth
re elected Hon. John B. Redman, Mayor
nv about the same vote as last year
Rockland reelected Hon. John s. Case
Republican Mayor. Gardner re elected
Hon. S. L. Johnson Republican Mayor
Lewiston and Auburn elected Democratic
Mayors, but Auburn has majority OF the
Aldermen aud Councilmen. Gorham ana
Pennington elected Republican ofiicers'
The success of the Democratic party In
thb National Election has inspired them
with great courage and energy and they
appear TO be their best In the spring cleo
tlOn.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

The Commander-in-C Chief, Of the Grand
Army after conferriug with the local CON-
mittee at Portland, has designated the Esd,
9lth, and 3bth Of Jane, 1885, as the time
for holding the next National Eucsmpment,
sohject 70 the approval Of the Council Of
ADMINISTRATION.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

ale jests at scars, who never felt a
wound" aud man may stand with his
hands In his pockets aud laugh at poor,
worn rheumatic, but 1t he Is . gentleman,
he'll step into me nearest apothecary shop
and buy him . bottle OF Salvation OIL at
the small expense of only twenty-five
cents.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

Mississippi college students are 10 for
acting from sensible standpoint, II their
faculty does not. A sick student with a
doctors certificate attesting his Inability to
attend to college duties, was dismissed
from the school by the faculty vote. The
students are In open conflict with the facul-
ty over the matter and refuse to attend
lectures or to allow the removal Of the sick
fellow, They are armed.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

EASTERN MAINE FAIR The bill that
vas reported in the House, last week, in
Cooperating the Eastern Maine State Fair
provides that the capital stock shall not
exceed $4,000 In real estate, with I'M
provemepts, etc. ard $4,000 worth OF
personal property. The names OF the
corporators are j. p. Bass, +. o. Bea',
Ezra L. Stesrns, Z. B. Nealley, A L. Simp
son George W. Kicker, Henry McLaugh-
lin. |. D. Henderson, John Morrison. Z. b
Parkhu>t, B. A. Burr, George R. Lancas
ter. w. r. Murch, Thomas Jersey, Bepja-
min Hilton, S. C. Hatch, James w. North,
L. j. Morse, +. A, Wilson, L. Powers H.
II. Fogg, ]. s. wheelwright, Edward Cor
pers. James Tobin. J. T. Rines, Eugene
Hale, II. Hamlin and F. w. Carr.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

The Haytien Republic, An elegant pas
senger and freight steamer, has just been
lannchcd 1t Bath. She Is Of 1000 tons
burden and has . length over all Of 2l3
feet, and 10 20 feet deep. Her cargo IL to
hs principally OF wood. Her destii . n
points are Boston and Hayti but stops are
70 b. made at several intervening points.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

Avoid disturbing the congregation after
entering church BY hacking and coughing,
by using Jadwin's Tar Syrup. Sold by
Geo. Cushing, druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

We don't give away trial bottles Of Jad-
wins Tar Syrup, for II we did, everybody
would be cured, and business would be at a
standstill. Geo. Gushing druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

ct tried dozen articles to cleanse my
b,ood hut never found anything that did
ma any good till began using Hooas
Sorsansrilla., W. II. PEER, Rochester, N. \.
aMy wife was troubled with dizziness mess
and constipation, and her blood has peen
in a bad order in fact she has been az
run down. Hoods Sarsaparilla Is dong her
a wonderful amount Of good" +. NJ. BALD
WIN, druggist, Manchester, Ohio.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold nv all druggists. o.; six for s. MADE
only BY G. /. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-03-04

There are grave doubts about the recov
cry Of Gen. Grant. His physicians are 70
ported - sayipg that be IL gradually sink.
ing.