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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

THE New POSTAGE RATES. post :
office department has made an account Of
the letters, etc., mailed at 20 of the princi-
pal postofllces for the days ending June
9th, with view to a comparison at lat
er date of the weight of the letters mailed
before and after the first of July, when the
letter weight was increased to ounce. 1t
appears that the total number of letters
mailed at twenty-four offices during the six
days was 1861, 5S3, with an average weight
per letter of 80 Of an onnce. Nine hum
dred and sixty-six per cent. were half an
ounce or less. The average weight OF the
254, 1928 letters weighing between half and
one ounce was ~ of an ounce; Of the 49,
302 letters weighing over ounce 1t was l.
81 ounces. The total number of unsealed
parcels mailed was sl5,Sl7, with average
weight Of 4,3 ounces per parcel. 1t is ex-
pected that large per centage Of the un-
sealed parcels that have been sent under
third class rates will heseafter be sent as
first class matter, owing to its greater Sc
curity. Thiswill result in making good
to the government the loss that must result
from increasing the weight limit of letters.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

THE SILVER MISUNDERSTANDING Man.
ming has received advices from business
centres 10 the south and west to the effect
that change of feeling Oh financial mat
tiers is everywhere evident. His cores
pondents think that In Congress- this n
ter enough recruits will be obtained by the
anti silver men 10 enable them to put
through some bill restraining the coinage
of the silver dollar. The secretary is hope
full that, with the influence Of the admins
tration that way, and the almost solid anti
silver feeling OF the Republicans, such
law can be passed. Letters received from
prominent Democratic politicians justify
this belief, while note is taken at the treas
ury OF almost daily resolutions passed by
ali sorts of conventions In the South, de.
manding the repeal Of the silver coinage
law. Mr.. Manning and the President will
make this their chief recommendation to
CONGRESS.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

THE ATLANTIC MoNrHLY.-One of the
most interesting articles in the Atlantic for
Augu is the second Of the series by
Charles Dudley w rner, upon the subject
"On Horseback" Mr.. Warner describes,
in this number, ride among the noun
tains of the northwestern portion of
North Caroliua. L. X. Sill discusses The
question "Should College Educator" He
draws distinction between the Co lege
and the University. An important article
In the number is the article, in which
Wong Chin Foo tells the story of San
Tson. 1t is the history Of one bore
about the same relation to Buddhism that
Paul did to Christianity. Miss Murfree's
"Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains"
comes to strangely pathetic ending.
There are two poems by Oliver Wendell
Holmes and the usual interesting contrhu-
tors club. Gan Interlude"-being ian i'm
aginary conversation supposed to have
been found among the unpublished papers
of Walter Savage Lander, -contains some
rare specimens of sentiment. There are
some conversations between Shakespeare
and Ann Hathaway.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

The principal attraction on our crowded
railroad trains of late, Is the gaily deck ed
conductors, Respondent in gold lace, brass
buttons and strawberry leaf ornaments.
The uniforms are Of fine material, but are
fearfully and wonderfully made. would
MT give cent for the life of the Portland
tailor, who cut those coats, if the average
conductor could get at him. They have
been fixed and changed over, until they
are almost worn out, and still they don't
lit, and never will. II was a fearfully
mean job, but then 1t don't help the matter
to talk about 1t, so l will desist.
BY the way, speaking of railroads, do
you know what the latest is for the Flying
Yankee. AT first 1t was plain and simple
flying yankee. Then it got down to yam
kee," then to "yank," ard now its known
all over the road as "the Fly" How is
that for highs'
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

The story was recently published that
the grave of Names first Governor, "Cy.
rus King" was located In pasture In
Scarboro, in a dilApidaied condition, but
the Bath Times explodes the sensation as
follows: "Gov. Kings christian name,
our readers do not need to be told, was
William-not Cyrus. He lived, died and
was buried in Bath, not in Scarboro. His
grave, instead Of being q neglected mound
in pasture, is on the most elevated point
in Maple Grove Cemetery, and is marked
by massive granite monument, erected
by the State of Name"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

The Pail Mall Gazette, London, England
last week made disclosures of the results
of investi atoms that have been carried on
for months past by that paper, which show
extensive purchasing of young girls by
brutal men of the so called higher class of
society In London, also Of their being
practically kidnapped and outraged by
these fends In human form. These dis
closures have created intense excitement
In London and a commission of men OF
character and position has been appointed
to investigate the matter.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

The New England Agricultural Society
has issued pamphlet containing the list Of
its officers, and of those of the Eastern
Maine State Fair, with list of premiums to
be given, at the coming joint exhibition of
the two societies, at Bangor, Maine, COM
mencing August 3lst, and continuing until
Sept. 4th. The list of premiums offered is
extensive and the programe inviting. No
entry fee is charged, except for horses, and
the pulling match, the means of transport
tation are full and terms liberal, all around.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

The American nation has double birth
rig and land. It's liberty it has
guarded jealousy, but until very recent
years it seems TO have been Indifferent to
the loss of it's landed estate and ignorant
Of the methods by which 1t has been dimin-
ished. A veteral legislator, the Hon. Geo.
W. Julian, who bias given special attention
to the acts disposing of our public lands,
tells the story in brief in u contribution to
the North american Reuiew for August. In
the same number five medical authorities
discuss the question, "Can Cholera be
Averted?" Felix L. Oswald Coz tributes a
suggestive article on "The Animal Soup /;
and the Rev. M. j. Savage, in ga Profane
View of the Sanctum," brings an indict-
ment against !the daily press. The other
articles are one on "The Price of Gas" by
Charles II, Botsford, one on "TemperaBce
Reform S'll;-;ic~," by Prof W J B"echrr
III! The chapter OF "Comments,' Ivy various
writers, ON articles in previous numbers.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

A bit Of conversation overheard on an
Arkansas railroad. Ye amt gwine to
give ten cents for that seegyar are your,
.'Belleve will, Sally" he said. "Jest to
burn up" said she. That's what hits made
for, Sally said he. "Well, do know" said
she ,,I'dlook at dime long time be-
I'D give 1t for that thing aud then burn
1t right straight up. If was gwine to be
fool I'd be fool some other way"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

Russian harvest prospects continue dis
couraging and wheat st rts up point in
THIS country. The reaping of winter
wheat In the southern provinces gives
barely middling returns, and the present
everywhere within the empire yield poor
haryests
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

The Chief Of the Bureau OF Statistics
reports that the number Of immigrants ar
rived IN the United States during the fiscal
year ended June 80th 1885, was 1877 1921,
being 1908 less than the immigration
during the preceding fiscal year, aud 401,.
20. 1851, the year Of The srsatest immigra-
Hon,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

IAN ounce of prevention worth pound OF cure"
II an old adage but true.
In view Of predictions that this country il liable to
be visited by more Than an ordinary amount OF CON
agious diseases this year it behoves all TO inqre
about and practice every sanitary measure especially
cleanliness, which preventative, oilers one some
means OF escape at least; and III this how important
the article of soap ne to quality 1T for use; certainly
all inferior grades, made by foreign substances
and authorizations Of questionable character, shonld
be rejected, that there may be no aint left on the
person clothes which might in any way iYite the
germs OF these various diseases. first class arti-
Gle, is the only kind that can be safely used or
recommo nded. In he use OF II standard soap. Ike
the "Wecome," made by Curtis Davis e. Co. there
can be no risk being the goods Of firm whose name
nsoa Is a sufficient guarantee of its purity.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

Cholera appears to be making fearful
progress in Spain. There were Sunday
1850 new cases of cholera and 761 deaths.
or these 1855 new cases and 1873 deaths were
reported from the Province Of Saragossa.
Cases have appeared at Puerto Real, in the
Province of Cadiz, and at the cities of Pal
encia and Valladolid.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

Another Republican has been appointed
to office by the President, namely, Mr..
William B. Webb as commissioner of the
District of Columbia. The President had
no discretion in the matter. The commits.
sion is required to be made up equally from
both parties.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

The Secretary of the Treasury has adj
dressed circular to importers throughout
the couBtry, asking their advice on pro-
posed changes In the tariff laws from ad-
valorem to specific duties on imported
goods.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

The Postmaster General declines to pay
out the money appropriated by Congress,
to pay American Steamship Companies for
carrying the mails to South American ports
and the effects, if persisted in, will be to
throw the business to foreign companies
and by roundabout routes.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22
y GREAT SHOWING.

CAREFUL perusai Of Dr. r. c. Flowers books
show that during the last years he has cured with
BID Livm and stomach Sanatiye over 1880 cases OF
prooouDcod cancer Of stomach, 81 400 Of nervous
ayspspesa II. 100 gas,rtis, hauency and heart burn
WoSe q theoo caseo Of years standing. There v no
nollo1no II III world lkeil
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

President Cleveland will 60 to Mount Nc
Gregor on his way to the Adirond cks.
General Grant has signlfed that it will be
great pleasure to him If the President
will visit him.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

A great battle has taken place on the
govergment troops and insurgents. The
result was doubtful, although the loss on
both sides was about 1000 men.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

The fire bug is at work. In Waterville,
Monday, livery stable belonging to the
estate of Angie Smith, was burned, loss,
$4,000; and in Unity Hotel and stable,
owned by Thomas Moulton, loss, $4,000
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

Changes have been made in about 100
post offices In Maine thus far, most Of them
within few days on the recommendation
of Chairman Brown and Judge Redman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

II. W. FISHER, i78 TremontS St, Boston writes!
Since have been taking Dr. Flowers Liver aud
Stomach sentative am free to would rather pay
Ten Dollars bottle rather than he without it, is bcnc
fclal effects have far exceeded nntiripatons, and
do not overstate the truth when say il has made
of me- | heartily recommend 1t to all suf
ftrers from Liver and Stomach troubles, as believe
1t to be all you claim it,"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

There are strikes on q small scale In va
rlous places in this country, but they have
larger ones in England. At Oldham, 25,-
900 cotton operators are reported out on
strike,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22
OUR TRAVELLING MAN.

If any one who reads this column rode
as much rs do, they would join me in be-
seaching the farmer to NOW his roadsides.
He needs the fodder and should save 1t and
he also should do 1t to beautify his place.
Do not neglect IL by all means.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

The report that the President had
"called halt" on appointments proves to
have been false. Maine has been some-
what neglected but the machine has been
working full time on other States.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

The Woman's Relief Corps of Maine,
met at Gardiner to-day. 1t is the Sd an
nual meeting of the society, and continues
two days.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

The New York Suns Washington CORE
spondent says that removals and appoint
ments by the President are to be slower
than ever and that he purposes to examine
every case personally.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

The Munster bank at Dublin, ireland,
banks. Government is asked TO aid the
bank by loan to tide it over its present
difficulties.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

The administration has outlined certain
financial changes including suspension OF
silver coinage.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22
Foreclosure Notice.
To The RuDtured.

| wish to call your attention to my new appliance
for The relief and cure OF all kinds of Ruptures 1t
has no equal, will hold any kind of Rup ures; causes
no pain no uneasness. Gotten up for my own
lief; and know just what you need; you that have
Jailed to get anything to hold you, this will do it.
II relieves you from all danger. Write at once for
j. G. GARLAND.
Name this paper. 4t21+ Hampden Maine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

A mean old fellow wished to know how
much 1t cost year to run his family. He
opened an account with his house, wife,
daughter, son and himself. At the expira-
tion Of one year, he tented the accounts
Of biz wife and daughter and pressatsd ths
bills for settlement Hi Wi1b yenaske6
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

Complaint is made In the Ottawa Par
Lament that Canadian troops treated GER
tain captured half-breeds with great cruelty
and the affair is being Investigated.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

spent very pleasant hour one day last
week in going through the well appointed
stables of Mr.. John Horn, the well known
horseman, of Oakland. Mr.. Horn now de-
votes himself almost exclusively to the
buying of fine high priced horses for the
New York market. No man In Maine buys
finer animals than does he. l Was enter
tanned hearing him describe in his own in-
imical way what went to give value to
horse. A few of the ideas he expressed
were that if you are buying horse to use
now, age-that is middle age adds value to
him, but If you are looking for his future
performances the fact that he is now young
enhances his value. If horse can only
trot fast enough his style and action are Of
but little matter, although they are not to
be dispised. But If he can only go fairly
well they must have form, style, action
and color to make them highly valuable
"a good gait hung to horse" to use Mr..
Horns own expression, will often advance
the price fifty dollars and some times doub-
lie that sum. The best selling horse Mr..
Horn says is good sized, knee acting
young horse that can trot little better
than three minutes and d. 1t handsome.
He is worth anywhere from $500 to 5000
and is always sure Of purchaser.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

The British Navy according to late &C.
counts is developing an unlocked for inefi-
cheney, and frequent losses and great DAM
age daily Ii the rule.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

GEO. r. MOFFATT, II. d.. D. =, u! 3Itistoi treet
Roston' Mass, writes:
81 have found in DR.. Flowers Nerve Pills n remedy
that can heartily recommend. Their action is per-
ioctnd their good effects permanent
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

heard of a town recently, in the north
western part of the state, not far from
Scion, which seems to be most highly ia
vored. She has two worthy citizens, who
vie with each other in performing good
deeds. When the band boys want uni
form, they raise what money they can con.
venently, and then go to one of these gen
tlemen, who will call Mr.. L. and ask for
little aid. A generous response is receiv-
ed. Then they 60 to Mr.. w. and he natu-
rally askes what Mr.. L. has done, and
when told, he of course exceeds the gift of
his neighoor. The man of music, returns
to Mr.. L. and askes if he knows what Mr..
w has done. When informed, he changes
his figures considerably upward only to be
again beaten by W., and so it goes, till the
band gets the required sum. Church bells
and various objects are obtained the same
way. Both gentlemen are abuDdantly able
to indulge in these worthy wbims, and
their neighbors do not feel disposed to dis
courage them In we'll doing.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

400 Doses One Dollar" IL true only of
Hoods 6srsaparilla, and 1t lie an unanswer-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

The advent OF Barnum as usual was al
most too much for the average small boy.
wonder If ever there was boy who At
tended circus and returned home without
attempting to perform most Of the tricks
he had witnessed. The old ridgepole mare
is brought forth and the lad thinks he can
stands on her back as well as the trained
riders cling to the broad backs of their
trick horses. ANY hoy who has tried 1t
know the result. But the deadly horizon
tai bar is the most productive OF first class
sorrow. l have received only imperfect
returns from three neighborhoods, where
these guillotines have been er. c,ed, and the
summary is as follows: broken legs, 4 i;
broken arms, 6; cracked skulls, 10; sprain-
ed wrists, IA; scratches and bruises, mill
lion. good lively horizontal bar, will
make more business for the doctors, than
all the fire crackers and toy pistols ever In
vented. But then, we can only be boys
once in lifetime, and who would care to
be robbed of some Of the hairtreadth es-
capes of childhood?
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

The business failures of last week re-
ported numbsIed 225 in the United States
andCanadas against 1876 for the week be-
fore. The failures were mostly small ones
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

When Baby was sick, we gave her CAsTORIA,
When she was Child, she cried for CASTORlA,
When she became Mise, she chung to CASTORIA,
When she had Children. she gave item CAsTORlA,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

Congressman John 8. Wise is the Repub.
hcsn nominee Of Virginia for Governor
and Gen. Fitxhugh Lee the Democratic.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

A DEGREES dlvorcing the Marquis Dc Canx
from Madame Patti has been proaQunoe6
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

II remember correctly have not said
politics for long time and l would not
break out now but for slight provocation.
l read in good Democratic paper recently
that Mr.. George Greeneaf of Starks had
been appointed route agent to succeed
man who it said was political worker"
Now will heartily endorse all that the pa
per said of Mr.. Greenlears character and
ability but when anyone stands up aud
talks ,bout removing man because he is
a political worker" and putting Mr.. g. In
his place It's little bit funny to those who
knows the reputation he has earned by
strict adherence to partizsn work. He had
q perfect right to do 1t and he did 1t well
and he will doubtless again engage in the
same work. Oh reform what a fraud art
thou!
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

Governor Robbie has nominated J. M.
Larrabse, Judge Of the Municipal Court OF
Gardiner.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

One of the hillyest roads ever struck Is
from Brighton to Wellington. Its one of
those roads where its uphill going both
ways. The road too Is rough and a trip
across them is anything but pleasant ride.
When you get to Bingham and are once IN
der Landlord Adams roof you sort of for
get that you had encountered any hard
ships. Mr.. Adams as ever keeps fine
house aud II any of his rooms are newly
furnished In most artistic manner. One
Of the chief attractions at this house now
is young deer but few days old. Mr..
Adams has pair of deer now quite tame.
This little one Is g eat pet at the house.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22
Notice..

hereby grant to my son Prince A. Stafford, the
remainder oil his minority. and shall claim none OF
his earnings nor pay debts of his contracting after
this date.
JOHN N. STAFFORD.
Hartiand, July IL, 1885, Sws
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

Qeits warm weathsr in Washington, lo2
II Tie shAds, which mast b hard on the
Visiting stateoDen iron Mains.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

Mrs ELLEN D. FLANDER III Gorham street, Lowell
Mass, writes:
"Yonr Liver sentative has been worth dollar drop
to After nine long years OF ndcscribe suffering
and treatment by Physicians of various schools without
relief commenced the of your Sentative; am to-
day living example Of its merits. and wish that every
member OF the great army of sufferers from all stom
ach troubles could he made familiar with the fact that
they can he cured
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

KNOW THYSIF. by readngthc Science
of Lie the best medical work ever puoilshed,
Tor young and mddle-aged men.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22
SKOWHEGAN PRICES CURRENT,
-ConnEerep wEEtIy ny
nME7 sSs CAIHNs -,
GROCERY and PROVISION DEALERS,
1928 Mater street, Skotchrgan, Maine.

HaIes Honey the great Cough cure, &c, 5oc.6N
Glenn's sulphur soap heals & beauties, Csc.
GermanC orn iscmoyerk kills Corns 4 Bunions
Hills Hair and Whisker DYe-plack and Brown, 6oc
Pixies Toofha che Drops cure in Minute.25o
Deans Rheumatic Pills are sure cure. Soc
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

Gladstone is reported to bs seriously Ill.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-07-22

&C. CouRr, March Term, 1888
ORpxnEp, that the SOMERSET REPORTER, a public
newspaper printed at Skowhegsn, in the County OF
Somerset, be designated, appointed, and made inc
County Paper, in which hereafter all puoc not'ces
are to be printed, until further order OF Court
IL. wERs, Clerk,
true copy Of order.
Attest L, Ii. WEBB, Clerk.