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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-20
Educated and Expe rienced.

Hoods Sar:aparllla is prepared dy C. l..
Hood x Co., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass
who have a thorough knowledge of phar-
macy, and many years practical experience
in the business. 1t is prepared with the
greatest skill and care, under the direction
OF the men who originated it. Hence
Hoods Sarsaparilla, may be depended up
on as thoroughly pure honest, and reli-
able medicine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-20

The Experiment Station is now at work
on the examination of fertilizers, as provid-
ded for by the law. The analysis being
made are in charge of the acting director,
Prof. Walter Balentine assisted by the as
sistant chemist, Prof Bartlett. Prof Bal
eutine has sampled the fertilizers on sale at
Bangor and Vicinity. and Z. A. Gilbert, the
former Inspector. has been deputized to as
sist him in this work in the central aud
western parts of the State. The results
will be published AS fast as the work Is
completed, that the farmers may have the
benefit OF it rs soon as possible.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-20
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

THE BEST SALIVA in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains.
Corus, ard all Skin Eruptions, and positive
ly cures Piles; or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by Horatio w. Cushing.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-20
Poetry.
We're Going Back to the FdrNs.
by A. W. BkLLAW.

by A. W. BELLAw.
The town Is the town, dear wife, and we'r were ~
much ont Of place; a
Hire we could feel at home, have seen y
your lace "a
But you had ne word of eompai t, yet something Il
your smile IN
Has said I'm away from home a matter of sovo1
miles" ~
Seven miles from the homestead where there -
many a charm, ~
Seven miles Of Regret Bnt wer going back 10 -
Twas an evil day when we left, bat the child
would have their way, FS
They SAID we were growing old, because we ~
glowing gray, %M
We gave but slow consent though our hearts 49,
And slghc,i. like the Moors OF old, when we 49,
And .ince in our days of exile, the olden memories
swarm,
But I've made up my mind tonight we'r going back
To The farm.
There Ia comfort left for yet tho cid comfort that
we knew,
Which never the town bring, in the fields 80 fair
To view,
There Is work for hearts and hands, a toni tina;
was ever Gear,
And the rest, and the peace, and the sleep which
come not to us here.
There reared our boys and grl., and kept them
ever from harm,
There were no fears round the hearth of old on the
halloNed farm
The town is narrow world where they crowd us OIL
the street,
And haven't the tone and style of all the people
meet;
We yearn for the good old neighbors, from long
quantance dear,
And sigh for the simpler life wherever the birds
sing clear,
And miss the old time look in your eyes that was
ever warm,
And lose tone in your voice, but wer going back
to the farm.
We have sighed for the pleasant Of the growing
grain In the sun,
And longel for the dear old house where our married
days begun,
But the place is changed of late in the tenants care
less hands,
Al d the home of our former joy Ikea faded monu-
melt stands;
But now good bye dear wife, to the town and the idle
arm,
Wen begin life over again when we get back to the
farm.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-20

THE IEALru LAw.-For the information
of those VINO may not Know the law which
il IS the duty of the health committee to
enforce and the interest of ali t. observe,
We give an important section, Revised
Statutes chapter 18th, section Is, reads as
follows;
When any source of filth or other cause
OF sickness is found on private property,
the owner or occupant thereof shall, VIII
in "a hours after notice from said commit
Tee or officer, at his own expense, remove
or discontinue it and if he ueglec's or un-
reasonably delays 30 do so, he furfets not
exceeding one hundred dollars; and said
committee or officer shall cause said nui-
Sance TO be removed or discontinued; and
all expenses thereof shall be repaid to the
town by such cwuer occupant or by the
person who caused or permitted it,"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09

BUT seven weeks moro remain Of this
congress, and yet the house manfests a
mastery indifference on all questions Of
Importance now before it. 1t has refused
TO consider the bankruptcy bill, which
the country demanded. 1t has passed
cranky measure known as the interstate
commerce bill, which, in its present shape,
lever should have got beyond the COM
mittte to which Il Was referred. and which
stands not ghost Of show of ever be-
coming q law. 1t wastes day after day in
fruitless debate, so that it has become a
question whether the regular appropria-
tion bills will pass before its session
closes On its table is the Blair educa
tional BILL Endorsed by the friends of
education all over tho country. II passed
the senate by the aid of democratic votes,
The south is the section most benefited
by its provisions. Southern papers have
cried out against the delinquency OF tho
house in neglecting to take itup. And yet
the democratic party, with almost two
thirds Of the membership Of the lower
branch of congress, has not made the
first move toward its consideration. The
bill for amending tho law regulating the
counting of the electoral vote and other
equally important measures are in the
same condition. A suspension Of the
rules for a couple of days, with gag on
congressional oratory and disposition TO
meet the expectations OF the country
would do much toward wiping out the
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09
Voting by Proxy.

Tho Maine legislature is soon to con-
sidey tho question Of voting by proxy at
state and other public elections. The
bill introduced in that body for this pur-
pose provides that the name OF the per-
son who would vote by proxy must DO
upon the voting list; that no one can act
rs proxy whose name is not on the
same list that the ballot must be pre-.
scribed by the voter so as to leave the
proxy no discretion; that the ballot and
the authority to deposit II must be signed
by the voter and acknowledged before
magistrate; that the ballot and the proxy
must be upon ono piece Of paper, and
shat the proxy party must satisfy the
election officers Of the identity Of tho
voter the same as he is now required to
prove his own identity before voting If it
is called in question.
There is little probability Of tho meas.
ure receiving the appreciation of the
Maine legislators or becoming generally
popular In tho Pinetree state, where
many Of the voters think nothing of
travelling several miles to get to tho place
of voting, and spending the entire day
at the polls, this voting-made- idea
Is not likely TO find congenial soil. There
is a natural pride that the voter has in
personally depositing his ballot and see.
ing that it is honestly counted. He
neither begrudges the time nor thinks
himself contaminated by things political.
That limited class Of our fellow. citizens
who hold politics in dlsdan, may
possibly desire to preserve their
eminent respectability without disfran-
Chisng themselves, by sending some
agent to the polls with their ballots, but
r the EmerSea voter as a class is perfectly
willing to give part'c+. day each year,
or every two years, to his 'aountry, and
regards tho right Of suffrage asa boon to
bU cherished and exercised. Thenpmber
Of aged and elk voters who are uAablo
to get to the polls is very limited when
compared with the whole number Of
voters, and for u business man who cannot
spare an hour to go to the polls aud de.
posIt his vote there Is little economy Of
time IN tho preparation Of his ballot for Il
proxy to carry under the provisions OF
!he Maine bill, or any other bill that
could be devised so as to guard against
lraud.
Such seheme might work vol In the
fouth where majorities ars determined
beforehand per order Of the ruling party,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09
ABOUT PEOPLE.

CAPT BEDFORD PIN Il. N, is at 2Ol2 Hllyer
place, the guest Of Mrs. Gen, Stevens.
LIEUT., ROBERT X. EVANS 18th United States
infantry, arrived here yesterday on leave from
sacketts HarboN n. Y, and will remain until
aiter the coming inauguration He Is located
at No. 1888 DC Sales street,
MRS. CHARLES II, WOODS wlfo OF Gen. Woods
Csusan," Of the old army, is visiting the
family OF her brother.inlaw, Justice William B.
Woods, OF the United states supreme court, at
No. ll22 Vermont avenue.
LIEUT. NJ, r, S, MACKENZIE, U. s. ~, who has
just returned home IN the Essex from a
cruise around tho world arrived here yoster.
day and is visiting his uncle, Rear Admiral o,
Z. r. Rogers, at No. l79l street.
MR, W, J, FLORENCE has just received from
the sultan OF Turkey the order Of the Crescent
IN recognition OF the moneys sent by Mr..
Florence 70 Turkey for the benefit Of the sol
diers wounded In the Turco'Russian war.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09

Hon. Lowndes H. Davis called in the house
yesterday the contested election case OF George
II. Craigvs, Charles NJ, Shelly, from the fourth
congressional district Of Alabama, The report
of the committee on elections gave Craig
majority of 3,lj0 Mr.. Dayis's remarks In sup
p9Tt OF nus report were anile, ana showed love
able. The house adopted the majority report,
and seated Craig almost unanimously, only one
member voting In opposition. Mr.. Charles c.
Hon, J. T, Harris for shelly, Mr.. Lancaster
managed his case with great skill and ability,
seating II republican with 70 democratic ma.
lority In the house.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09

where there is holy horror Of negro
equality. Itcould bo made quite rs effect
i've, If rightly framed, as tho tissue ball
lot, and would certainly he moro humane
than the shot gun. The southern chiv-
airy might then give voice to their polit-
ical opinions without meeting their lato
slaves on the plane of equal citizenship,
and If by chance tho colored voter depos-
itcd more ballots than was expected, it
would bo a simple matter to furnish more
proxies. But voting by agent has no
place OH northern soil
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09

No report has yet been nude by Attorney
General Benjamin Harris Brewster to the
President In relation to the application made
by Langstor, the murderer Of Police Officer
Fowler for pardon or TO save my neck from
the rope" The papers arc now in the hands
of Pardon Clerk Alexander H., 4, Botoler. who
stated yesterday to "A reporter that LaDgster
has written several other letters to the Presi-
dent about his case, and Mr.. S,W. Davis whose
name DOS not appear In the city directory,
has wriaGn letter urging that Langster's life
be saved, a Mrs. BracewOrth has Interested
herself very strongly In l.angsters behalf and
has called on Mr.. BOtcler several times In re.
lation TO the matter. District Attorney Worth.
ingOn, TO whom Langster's first letter was
referred for report, has returned an answer
nninYOrpblo TO tho appllcAliOn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09
aLIE. RmEAs ENoAGEMENr.


The regular monthly meeting OF the Union
Veteran Corps (Oll Guard) was held at their
armory, Masonic Temple, last evening. a
large attendance was present. and considerable
interest manifested in the annual reports OF
the committees especially that Of the hall
committee which gave u very satisfactory re-
view of last year s operations and encouraging
prospects for the future. The board of direc-
tors reported that additional new oyercOats
were In the hands OF the quartCrmaster for
issue. The following civil officers were elected
to serve for the present year Recording secre-
tary, q, l.. Carunun, aud financial secretary, j.
Jacobson. j. NJ. Edgar, j, G. Rock, Butler
Fitch, Il, l., Smith, y. l., CHruann, i. Mocrs, j.
Jacobson, +. Skinner, W. Mcdonald, and Il.
Stewart were elected rs the board of directors,
Capt. :. ". nhpinnyon, chairman Gx-oiliCio.
The following were elected rs active members
j, Y. Bartlett, james Buckley, 7. Burgess, j.
Ralph, aud J. W. Hill. The Invitations for the
hop on the 1ith instant were issued, and Il full
dress inspection ordered lor Monday night.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09

THE Kansas City Times claims to have
original and authentic information to tho
effect that President-elect Cleveland will
wed Mrs. Pruyn, a handsome and wealthy
Albany widow. Tho eastern journals
having given up the endeayor to marry
Cleveland Of, the western brethren will
not be grudged their innings.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09
The OrirInnl .Inhilnn Sinners.

The world.renowned Nashville Students
jubilee singers-will give grand concert on
Tuesday evening next at tho Congregational
Church for the benefit of tho Young Mems
Christian Association of this city. These ccle-
braiGd singers present the negro as he appears
In his meetings, cabin homes, and Oh the
plantation, and their music is 50 weird aud
melOdious aud so striking that It never fails TO
cnchant the least enthusiastic of audiences.
No lover of true harmony should miss hearing
them As this is their ouly appearance in
this city this season crowded house Is an
ticipated. Those desiring good seats should
apply earlyat Ellis's music store, where the
house sheet Is now open.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09

The regular meeting Of the Jefferson Demo-
cratic Association was held last night at its
rooms, No. 1890 Pennsylvania avenue, Mr. J..
En- mer, ir., in the chair and Mr.. George Il.
lie Barre as secretary. Three new members
were admitted, and the invitation of the Jack
son Democratic Association TO attend the
seventh anniversary Of the battle of New or.
leans was accepted committee of one, Mr..
NJ. c. Cline, was appointed To convey the con.
gratulatOns Of the association. The club
rendered their services to the civic committee
for the inaugural ceremonies on the 18th OF
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09

A bill was introduced by Senator Pike yes,
terday to authorize the appointment of an ad
dtional commander in the navy. The bill Is
designed 10 make q place for Commander
Quackenbush who was suspended In 1874 toI
QuaCkenbush was deprived OF his place by W.
$. Schley being inadvertently appointed in
bis sLead q daY nflNr his auspenslOn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09
TIE Hon. Charles NJ. Shelly, having

TIE Hon. Charles NJ. Shelly, having
boon repudiated by both republican aud
democratic house, ought TO consider him
.z,Yaell unscated. He was turned out
~ tho forty.seventh congress because of
fraud in the election, aud now to COM
ploto his record the forty-eighth congress
finds his titlo TO seat so questionable
that II sends him homo without even a
call for division Of the house by his
party friends. 1t is not to the creuit Of
the democratic party that .or almost two
years 1t has permitted man who was
~ lated OF the polls to draw tho
,Sllary and exercise the functions of a
congressman. 1t is. perhaps. this indif-
ference Of the democratic party +, frauds
in elections that encourages so many de-
feated democratic statesmen at the late
election to mako contests before the next
house. If Cleveland will not take care OF
them, they ut least hope for the expenses
incident to contest for seat. At tho
rate notices are served upon republican
congressman Of the forty-ninth congress,
it looks very much as If the next house
would occupy most of its time in deter.
mining the rights and qualifications of Its
members.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09

GERMANY proposes to reduce tho inn
port duty upon Russian petroleum, so
that IT can drive tho American product
out Of her markets Bismarck evidently
has not forgotten his little tilt with tho
American hog.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09

NEW YORK and Brooklyn find their
debts to be in excess of tho limits estab.
lished by the constitutional amendment
adopted in November, and, as conse-
quence. their citizens have to face the
unpleasant prospect of an increased rate
of taxation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09
Eleven Thousand Died from Cholera.

The marine hospital bureau has received
report from United States Consul Byers at
Rome Italy, stating that in the late cholera
epidemic In that country there We're p 2l6
eases in Italy and ll,012 deaths; l2,ig2 cases
and 0 620 deaths In the city Of Naples alone.
Quarantine has been abolished on tho Italian
cOagl and frOntiers
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09
DosToFFIoE NOTICE

Letters for Europe need not be specially dl.
rected Tor dispatch by any particular steamer In
OiuGI W HeCuIespeeuy uellNery AT dehtlnhtiOn AS
Al TRANSATLANTIC mails are forwarded by the
fastest vessels available.
Foreign malls for the week ending January 10
VIII close (PRoMPTLY In all casos) at thls oilice
sATURDAY.-A 10 a. m. tor Central America
Acapulco. Via Aspimwaii tieiters for MexicS
must pc directed per Acapulco'li at 10 a. ~.
QueenstOwu Rt IL q. ~. for Scotland direct,
per steamship Furnessla, via Glasgows AT IL
g m, IA, ior Enrone' per steamship sallerI VIA
Windward Islands, per steamship Barracouta;
at 1880 p m for Cuba and Porto Rico, per
for Cuidad. Bolivar, per steamship Linn o. Dee.
Malls for China and Japan, per steamship
Jan, tl5 at p. m. Malls for Australia, New
Zealand, saqdwlch and FIJI Islands, per steam
here Jan. tlOat 7 p. m. (Or ON arrival ~ New
lorkof steamship Adratic with British mails
fThc schedule Of closing ofTrans- Pacific malls
Is arranged ON the presumption Of their unin-
terrnpted overland transit TO san FranCsoO.
Francisco on the day OF sailing OF steamers are
dispatched thence we same day, .-..-
PosroFFIcE, NEW YohK, N. ", Jan. p 1885.
PHoTo-ENGRAVLNG.
Having recently lifted m,
PHoTo'ENGRAVING EsrA BLTSHMENp
In connection with my PATENT PRoCBs5,t
am prepared to furnish
ILLUSTRATIONS FOR NEWSPAPERS AT
SHORT NOTICE
MAURICE JOYCE
ais Eleventh street Northwoh
II EYES a Co,
wILLARD's HOTEL STABLES,
COR l4TH AND SITS. N w.
BRANCH OFFICE AT TILE ARLINGTON.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09
ADJUSTMENTS.



The reproduction of The Mighty Dollar"
brought large audience to the National
Thcatcr last night. This popular comedy is
of peculiar interest in this city where con.
grcssmen and representative men run at
large, aud where schemes of all kinds nre
concoctcd and carried out or lost, and not u
few Of the sOons Of the land joined In the
laugh at the expense Of their kind. Mr. Flor.
once as the Hon. Bardwell SlOto was at his
best aud kept the audience In con-
tinual laugh while on the stage.
While Mrs Florence, with her mixed
foreign dialect and "reminiscences Of foreign
travel, added no little to the general enjoy.
ment Tho action Of the play ran smoothly
throughout, the responsibility Of the support
being well and equally distributed The get.
ting Of the play was rich and appropriate, the
opening scene, with an excellent view Of the
capitol In the distance, being warmly ap.
plauded The presentation was in every re.
spect satisfactory. "The Mighty Dollar" will
be repeated tonight. Attho matinee perform
| ance tomorrow "Our Governor will be re.
peated, while at night "The Ticket.of-Leayc
Man" will be given.
FOR THE HOOKING VALLEY MINERS.
The story of the misery and wrctchedness
existing among the miners OF the Hooking
| Valley liz familiar 10 all. Tho initiative IN
alleviatiug this distress has been taken In this
| city by Mr.. ]. w. Albaugh, the lessee of the
| Grand Opera House, who announces to the
public that the proceeds Of the performance at
the opera house on Saturday evening OF this
week will bo devoted to the relief Of the
| Hooking Valley miners. Tho attraction will
bo "Three Wives to One Husband" Tho
| project is a worthy one, and will no doubt re.
celyc the cordial and generous support OF tho
people Of this city. Seats may now be Sc
cured Mt the box office Of the opera house sal
the members of the committee b .nr the re-
lief matter in charge lPyc also IN their hands
some excellent seats.
aLLE. RHENs ENGAGEMENT.
ME. Rhea will begin weeks engagement
at the National thcdter on Monday night.
This charming actress first won her laurcls in
this city, and at each return makes new
friends and new admirers. He voice is sym.
pathetic and her manner captivating IN It's re.
fincmcnt The play selected for Monday even
ing is Sardou's comedy. drama of "Arcadia"-
a mixture Of love- Jealousy deception, and
Of course, reconciliation. The play is highly
spoken Of in the east as being full OF incident
and Interest, aud Is now being presented tc
large audiences in Boston. 1t will be pre-
sented on Monday and Tuesday nights aud n
the Wednesday matinee performance. on
Wednesday night Howard Carrolps new play
"The American Countess" will be produces
for the first time on any stage.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09
PuRsoNAu CoMEoRT.
USEFUL FEET

Are requisite to health, hence the highest medl.
cal. surgical. judicial, political, military, and
nsya dSntaIss Of thls county Tepafessssntatlyes a
9f,St1 q other welI;kn9TGna bersonages yislt DIR.
more, for relief from and avoidance Of Corns
Bunions, Diseased Malls, and other foot AilmOnti
1864.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09
FOR RENT,

FINE RESIDENCE, 1B Rooms, mod.
ern improvements,0 elegantly furnished 90
near Thomas circle. ..,.,. s2oOO %
FINE RESIDENCE. 1S Rooms, mod
eTn improvements, near Thomas cir IN
lo0oo
FINE RESIDENCE IL Rooms, mod
ern improvements, GIG 18th st."."", Ob'do
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09
BO1RDTNG.
.FRED. w. EvANs
DINING. ROOMS,
9l8 F STREET NORTHWEST.
FURNISHED ROOMS.

stTINHE TREMoNT"-THIs HOUSE HAS
been repapered and repainted, and 10
est and most desirable place TO board In tho city.
Terms, s26, $50, $40, and $40 per month. House
and hall heated by steam
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09
Home, Sweet Home

EACH t5 DOUBLED MONTHLY. AND
LOSS RENDERED IMPOSSIBLE
NEW York WILL BE
THE FUTURE CITY OF THE WORLD,
Property around It is rapidly increasing In
value and must continue 70 do 50.
900 BUILDING LOTS, BEAUTIFULLY 10.
GATED,
on high, healthy, well,drained ground, IN about
the choicest dwelling locality Of Newark, ", j.,
many Of which command view of tho Ocean,
Coney Island, Staten Island, and the bays,
Islands, and cities intervening. The lots iront on
peshine, Jelllu and Badger avenues, between
clinton and HRwthOrne avenues, and the prices
include the grading of streets and Tho sewer In
Badger avenue, TO which all lots on the property
may be connected Each lot Will bo sold on pay
lnent OF 90 down and 20 per month thereafter
until paid tor Secure and select one at once.
The prloes Of lots VIII bo AS NfollOwsi hat@een
Hawthorne avenue and RunyOn sire I, 1870 per
loti between Runyon and Bigelow streets, 500
per lot, and between Blgelow street and Clinton
avenue, f3D5 per lot, The prices Of all upsod
lots Will be increased 60 each month. This Is the
greatest slaughter in prices ever offered for de
sirable lots ON popular terms, aud tho offer Is
made TO enable the executor to close estate
| quickly, Every lot must and will be, therefore,
sold quickly, Get your choice while you can.
! Cottages on similar terms Circulars ana maps
n WILSON, Attorney,
$50 broadway, New York.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-09

DIANo LESSONS, WITH TECHNIQUEA AND
i harmony, Lelpslc method. at D20 9Th st. ~
w. Afternoon hours
VNIIE BEST AND CHEAPEST PLACE TO
i learn drawing and painting Is at the Ma
tional Academy OF Fine Arts 18TH at and n, X.
nv Years Of study saved. Receptions free,
Wednesday evenings at b o. clock.