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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18
State NelUS.

Brunswick has become city and will be
the fifteenth city In the State and thir-
teenth in population, as the cities of Ellis
worth and Hallowell are both smaller.
Ellsworth has 5,052, Hallowell 3,l54, and
Brunswick 1884 inhabitants.
One of the largest orcbardists In Maine
Is Mr. Phineas Whittier, of Chestervllle,
near Pennington Falls. His apple crop
last year was enormous. His orchards
number nearly $500 trees. Mr.. WhitHer
last fall evaporated over 1900 bushels Of
apples, making some 5000 pounds of the
evaporated product
Rev. V. D. Sweetland, of Palmyra, Rep
reseptaLive to the Legislature, supplied the
pulpit of Rev. C. F. Penney, at Augusta,
last Sunday, and also offlciated at the SER
vices at the Insane Hospital. He writes
that there were about two hundred patients
present, and q more attentive audience he
would not desire to see.
The number of the G. A. r, posts is now
1926, with prospect Of an early increase. A
new post was mustered at Athens recently,
by Isaac Dyer, commander of the post at
Skowhegan. The post is called VIM. Nor
gan Post, No. 1893, and started with 80
members The Rockland Courier Gazette
claims that since Commander Williams has
been at the head OF the. department 20 posts
have been mustered.
Mr.. Isaac g. Blanchard, for many years
publisher of the East Boston Ledger, and
later editor of the Daily V0ice, died In
Florida, Feb. 1. Mr.. Blanchard was born
mt Charlotte, Me. in 1919, and learned the
printing business In the Sentinel Office at
Eastport He was master Of phonogra-
nhy 10 the early days Of the art. During
his editorial connection with the Voice he
was prominent a. an abolitionist. He also
wrote a good deal, both In prose and poet
nv for different public atoms, and In 1870 Is
sued in pamphlet form Few labor songs
nnder the title OF "Rh Jmes for the Times"
He studied painting with well-known
teacher 10 Boston, and from time to time
produced many flue pictures.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18
Our Park.

We have made quite general canvass Oh
the village to get at the sentiment oil our
people in regard to the lot given for pun
lie park and we are glad to know mat
those who are most Interested and "oo
have the bulk of the taxes to pay, TO man
insist that the town should vote to accept
the lot and appropriate sum OF money
sufficient to enclose 1t with snostsn'isi
and becoming fence. The matter VIII
come up in town meeting aud should not
be allowed to go by default
One of the gentlemen we questioned re-,
rarding the matter urges the necessity oil
LAYING large sewer from Water street
across the lot and into the river IL Is
well known that the drainage In that part
of the town is very defective and the pres
ent season would be good time to I'M
prove It and also to enhance the value oil
the park lot as portions OF it would De
greatly improved thereby.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18
The new Republican members OF the

The new Republican members oil the
next Senate, so far as chosen, are ex'uo'-
ernor Stamford of California, who taxes
Mr.. Farley's place; Mr.. Teller, VINO ois-
nIaces Mr.. Hill of Colorado; Mr.. Evarts'
who succeeds Mr.. Lapham; Mr.. Spooner'
who takes the seat of MIR. Cameron OF Wis
consip; and Mr.. Chace of Rhode lsland'
who Ais out the unexpired term Of the late
Senator Anthony. The new members 90
che Democratic side are Mr.. James n
Jones, who displaces Senator walker Oh
Arkansas; Mr.. Blackburn who taxes Tue
place ex-senator Williams of Kentucky
NV. EusDs, who succeeds Senator Jones OF
Louisiana; Judge Wilson, who takes the
Mace of Senator Groome of Maryland ard
Mr.. Henry B. Payne, who Gusts Senator
Pepdleton Of Ohio.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18
The NeNyS.

Lucille Yseult Dudley was arraigned In
a New York police court, Monday, Oh
charge OF shooting ODonovan Rosa, and
held In o., 900 bonds. The case will go to
the grand jury directly.
The latest slate made up for Cleveland's
Cabinet is Bavard, Secretary of State;
Manning, Secretary Of the Treasury: Gar.
land, Attorney General; Villas, Secretary
OF War; Lamar, Secretary Of the Interior
or Postmaster Generol; and Thurman, pos
sibly, Secretary Of the Interior.
A mob Of about three thousand unem-
ployed workmen made q demonstration 10
London yesterday, demanding work from
the Government and assuming threaten.
log attitude. The police finally scattered
the crowd.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18
a NeaO Wrinkle In Telephones.

A new wrinkle in telephones has been
discovered and is Endorsed by Prof. Bell,
by which messages transmitted by tele-
phone are taken down automatically upon
paper in the same way that the telegraph
prints the Morse alphabet upon paper.
This telephone improvement is being
kept close secret, only two or three hav-
ing been given any knowledge of 1t, while
Prof Bell is working to perfect it In order
to obtain patent upon 1t. Those who
have knowledge Of what 1t is expected to
do declare that 1t is the greatest develop
ment Of the telephone since it originally
patented.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18
The Mutual Life of NeU York.

me muthW LUZ VI NeW Il YIN.
The accumulated assets of the Mutual
Life Insurance Company of New York, as
appears from the annual statement in an
other columns, under management of Presi-
dent F. s. Winston, have reached the
enormous aggregate OF s103,S76,17s.5l.
The company last year paid policy. holders,
for dividends, death claims, matured en-
dowments, etc., the sum of $l3, 1923 ,062. 10,
and was in receipt of an income of over
$l9, 900, 900. The old Mutual Life is with.
out peer on the face of the globe; if 9th
er companies grow, it grows still faster;
If they make liberal concessions to policy
holders, they but follow its lead, provided
their liberality is within the limits of le-
gitimate life insurance. The Mutual never
adopts any methods that experience has
not shown to be safe, for safety, above all
things, is what is needed In life insurance.
Its policy is simple and liberal. The Mu-
tual is, in fact, the pioneer and model
among mutual life companies.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18
GRAND ARMY MATTERS

GRAND ARMY MATTERs.-Preparstio
for the meeting OF the National encamp-
ment In June are progressing favorably.
There is little, If any, doubt about the APP
preparation being made by the State. The
near approach of the annual encampment
of the Grand Army Posts OF this State has
caused considerable canvassing for a can
didate for Commander. Three names have
thus far been mentioned 8. W. Lane Of
Augusta, Horace Burbank of Saco and
General James A. Hall of Damariscotta.
Either gentleman would honor the place.
Mr. Lane was strong candidate q year
ago, and some of the delegates to the en-
campment to be holden next week at
Thomaston have been instructed by their
poets to vote for him this year. General
Halls name has been repeatedly mentioned
but he has persistently declined TO have his
name used till the present time, when it Is
understood that the representations of his
friends have causei him to withdraw his
objections. If, however, there should ap.
pear to be any serious opposition to his
election, he will refuse to have his name
go before the encampment. General Hall
has probably the largest acquaintance
among the prominent men of the country
who will visit Portland next June, of any
of the above named gentlemen.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18
(Signed)

OWNERSHIP OF PoNDs.-In the case Of
Thomas E. Brastow ct al. the Rockport
Ice Company, Judge Walton decides as fol-
lows: In this State all ponds containing
more than ten acres are public ponds, and
the right to cut ice upon them is free to
all. In this particular the owners Of the
shores have no greater rights than other
persons who can reach the pond without
trespassipg upon the land of Others.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18


Port of Bangor-Colector, D. F. Davis; term ex-
pir,s Dec. ID, 1886; compensation, fees and CON-
missions:
BATH. W. Wakefield; Dec. a. 1885; fees apd
commissions.
Belfast-Ieasc N. BoardmaD; Jan. 20, 1888.
Castine-Wm. II. Sargent; April II, 1886; $780,
and fees and commissions.
Eastport-Noel b. Mutt; Dec. IS, 1887; $500 and
fees and commissions
ElIsworth-J. d. Hopkins; Jan. H. 1889; $50 and
fees and commissions.
Houlton-A. A. Bureigh; March q, 1885; 81, 900,
and fees and commissions.
Kennebunk-Parker G. Wiggin July s, 1888; fees
and commissions.
Machias-J. L. Pierce; March ., 1887; $3.50, and
fees ana comm issione.
Portland-F. N. Dow; Jan. 90, 1887; 5000.
B,co-Geo. Parcher; Jan. Ii, 1885, $3.50 and fee
and commisaions.
Waldoboro-Edwin sprague; jan 1s, 1880; $3.50,
and fees and commissions.
Wiscasset-G. b. Sawyer; May II. 1885; $3.50,
and fees an commissions.
POST OFFICE INSPECTORS
II. s. Willis, Augusta; u 900.
K. G. Stevens, Augusta; q, 800.
SURVEYOR OF CU-ToNs, PORTLAND.
Stanley T. Pullen, $4,000; term expires Dec. %,
l696
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

The New York Sun has not been wha'
may be styled an admirer Of the fresioen'
elect and does not at present take very
cbeerh,l view of the incoming administra-
ton. 1t reminds Mr.. Cleveland that three
of his Democratic predecessors made ship
wreck of their Administrations before their
terms were half through. That paper pro
ceeds to inquire indirectly if Mr. CieVe'
land. without political experience, Is likely
to prove the superior Of Van Buren, rie'oe
and Buchanan, all of whom were expert
enced politicians.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

People who growl at New Englaud's sud
den weather changes may go to Georgia
and fare worse. Witness the following
from the Lumpkin Independents; Thurs
day was the toughest, most uncouth and
tickle day of the winter. The morning
dawped fair and mild, and the birds r9l
licked and carolled in the glad sunshine,
but before noon fierce wind was rolling
fragments of dark clouds before it, and
rumbling noises filled the air. which Judi
Gated cyclone weather. About the middle
of the afternoon a terrible hail storm swept
over the country, doing considerable dam
age to fencing, etc. The school at the
academy was hurriedly dismissed and the
little boys on their way home lost their
hats in the storm, and were mercilessly
peted with hail stones as large as birds
eggs Where it drifted and banked against
houses and fences, it was several inches
deep and did not melt in several hours.
1t turned cold rapidly with bowling,
blustery wind, which prevailed all night.
Yesterday morning was again bright and
cloudless, with crisp, freezing air.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

IMMIGRATION.-The annual report of the
New York Commissioners of Emigration
shows that during the year 1884, $50, 622
passengers were landed at Castle Garden
from foreign ports, a decrease of 5000
from last year. or this humber $50 O30
were aliens and So, 592 were citizens or
had previously visited this country.
OF the aliens the largest number from
one country came from Germany, viz,
14l,922. From Ireland came 39,968 /;
England, 80 ,0S6; Sweden, l6, 1922; Norway,
9,942; Italy, l4,o76; Russia, 12.432 !;
Switzerland, l,297; Denmark, 100; Bo-
hemia. 7,06S; Netherlands, 1929; Scot.
land, 6S72; Austria, 1851; Wales, Lite;
France, 3,S9S; Hungary, 1921; Luxeml
burg, 242; Belgium, 1871; Spain, 962
Turkey, 70, and 8, 104 from various foreign
points. New York State received III, 472
OF the aliens, more than three times the
number of any other State and more than
any other five States. Pennsylvania re-
ceved the next largest number, namely,
$500. OF the whole number Of ipmi-
grants landed at the Garden 23,Ol3 were
met there by their friends; $50 lone chill.
dren we're forwarded to their parents or
friends, while $50 husbands met their wives
there and 494 parents their children. The
emigrants boarding houses near the Gar.
dens lodged 1888 immigrants during the
year.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

There have been many rumors In regard
to the fall Of Khsrtoum and the death Of
Gordon. Some to the effect that Gordon is
still alive and holding his own in that city.
There appears however, to be no founda
ton for rumor.
How are the mighty fallenl Less than
100 persons met In Chickering Hall, New
York, one evening last week to hear Rev.
Henry Ward Beecher lecture. The money
was refunded and Mr.. Beecher did not hold
forth.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

The Democratic House has virtually
killed the clause in the Postof1ce bill ap-
propriating $500, 900 to compensate steam
ships for carrying the mails. 1t was in
nature Of subsidy, and they couldn't
think of such a thing. Representative
Dingley made very able and exhaustive
speech In favor of the item, but the Demo-
cratic House was quite willing to sacrifice
our steamship lines.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

Mr.. Randall, since visiting Mr.. Cleve'
land, has presented scheme for building
navy. 1t comes altogeth too late for &C.
ton by the present Congress unless there
is to be an extra session. 1t has merits,
but a bill to find much favor with the De.
mocracy will have to contain a,clause pro-
viding that John Roach shall not build any
of the vessels, even If he should agree to
build them for nothing.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

Petitions for the passage of the Mexican
war pension bill have been presented to
the House by Mr.. Reed, from F. F. Hodg-
don and others of Milo; W. H. Leary and
others of Bridgton; Elisha B. Lovejoy
and others of North Turner; Charles E.
Braney aud others Of Bingham, and E. W.
Tobey and others of South Norridgewock.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

There appears to be an opinion prevalent
with many people that there is a DISPOSE
ton on the part Of someone at the State
capital, to interfere with the workings OF
mutual aid associations that have been or
are running inside Of fraternal organiza-
lions or societies. 1t is we'll for any inter-
ested person to dismiss this fear, II he has
such. 1t is entirely safe to say that there
is no probability, If there is indeed possi-
bility, of any interference with the work.
ings Of these societies.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

Secretary McCulloch has issued an or
der amending the customs regulation ar
ranging the collection districts OF the
United States into general appraisement d.
visions, and making the General Appraiser
at Boston responsible for the First District,
Including all the collection districts In the
New England States, and on the northern
frontier of New York as lar west as and
including Niagara District.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

CoMPLIMENTARY.-Hon Charles iIamlin'
Speaker of the House OF Representatives,
received the following letter from Gen.
Grant, which explains itself:
New YORK CITY, Feb. 10, 1885.
To Hon. Charles Hamlin:
Dear Sir-Your letter of the 18th instant
is before me. The action taken by the
House of Repre- sentatives in the Maine
Legislature bave seen in the papers, and
for your part In presenting the resolution
favoring my restoration to the retired list
of the army, wish now to thank you.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) u s GRANT
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

President Cleveland, whatever he don't
know, knows how to keep his cabinet-mak-
ing business to himself. 1t appears that
no man Is authorized to, or has knowledge
sufficient to name with any degree Of GER
tainty, even one democratic statesman that
will become q member of his cabinet. 1t
is stated that even Mr.. Cleveland himself
has not fully determined upon any mem
Der, although the 4th of March Is getting
IN he uncomfortably near.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

The Portland Advertiser seems to be
surprised to learn that Gen. Mattocks is
not only good fighter, but good talker
IS well. We had supposed that Gen. Mat
tock's reputation as an able and most in
teresting speaker was established some
years ago.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

The citizens of Augusta are considerably
elated at the prospect of the new Public
Building. They may thank Representative
Milliken and the other members of the
Maine delegation in Congress for the sue
cess of the project as we'll as Postmaster
Manley who has done some effective work
to help 1t along.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

The Lewiston Journal comes out Win
startling headlines deprecatory OF Its city
government, but when one comes to reao
the facts as narrated, 1t only amounts TO
the aldermen apd councilmen setting up
until 2 o'clock of mornings, calling eacn
other liars and swearing at each other
Would the Journal deny these statesmen
the privileges accorded to ordin ry NOR
tals2 What Is the good of being member
OF the city government If one is to be ham,
pered as the Journal suggests.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

A resolve WAS introduced into the Sem
ate on Monday, looking to final adjourn
ment Of the Maine Legislature, Thursday Of
so early an adjournment can be effected.
If they get through one week later 1t will
be making good time.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

A dispatch from General Wolseley,
which has Just been made public, indicates
that be had previously sent details Of the
fall Of Kbartoum and the murder Of Cen
eral Gordon, which were suppressed BY the
War office.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

Salvation Oil IL the greatest cure on
earth for pain. 1t Affords instant relief and
speedy cure to all sufferers from rhsums-
tisp, neuralgia, headache, sore throat, pain
iu the back, side and limbs. cuts, bruises,
&c. Price twenty-five cents bottle.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

The fellow, who, by mistake, sent his au-
burn haired sweetheart instead of bottle
of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup bottle of hair.
dye, wants to know the best way to com.
NIT suicide
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

Weston +. Milliksu Of Portland, Thorn
- Lombard Of Augusta, and Joseph h.
Marley Of Augusta, have been appointed
BY ~ President - commissioners on the
Augusta public building.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

Senator Bayard says he has not been ten
dered cabinet position and Mr.. Cleveland
says he has not written letter rendering
such position 70 Senator Bayard or any
other gentlema3
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

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 q
standstill. Geo. Gushing druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

EI1S-AI Fits stopped free yb D.. Zines Crest
Nerve AsEcssf No Fits after nrstdsy's rfse Marvel
lous Treatise and $500 NAL bottle FREQ to Fit
eases. Send to Dr. Kline. 0sl Arch ST., Phila. Pa.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

WHAT THEY ARE AND WHEN THE TERMt
OF PRESENT INCUMBENTs EXPIRE.

The following is a complete list Of what
are known as the "Presidential offices" 10
Maipe. These are offices which are filed
by nomination by the President and con-
firnation by the Senate. They are removal
BILE at the pleasure of the President also.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

John Kelley, the Tam many Chief Is seri-
ously III A. New York and fear are enter
tanned that he may not recover.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

Aale's Honey the great Cough cure. 2Sc. .soc.&n
Glenn's Sulphur Soap heals h beauties, 7sc.
GermanCornRem kills corns Ad3unions
HiPs Hair and whisksr Dys-Black and Brown. soc.
Pixies T00thache Drops cure in Minute. asc
Deans Rheumatic Pills are q sure cure. 5Oc.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

This ia the best season 10 which 10 puri.
N the blood, and Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
best blood purider. 100 Doses One Dollar.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18

&C COURT March Tern lssS.
o,n~,xn that the SoAER.ET REPoRTER puhnc
newsns,er printed at Skowhegan. In the County o.
somerset be designat.d, appointed and maue sss
County Paper in which nGbes's order err Of Court
are 70 DC p''"'e"' L. II. WEBB, Clerk.
true copy OF order. .
Attest l.. H. WEBB, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-18
N.,,sDaner Decisions.

Anv nerson who takes paper regularly IRON
~ Iwhether directed TO his name OF snotn
er'e or whether he has suhscrioeo Ut NV
n p.rson orders his paper dscontinueo, nm, NJ
,nst nav All arrcarages, the publisher may ,h
u % eenS IL iii pay ment made and co,les. w.,
vho,e AMOUNT whether the paper is taken from Tue
nee or not. "a, ,.., rotrsinv to take
,.r.n.nera and periodicals from the post emce; VI
remoyne vnd leaving them uncalleo ior' Is p'"''"
raiS evidence OF fraud.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-06-11
ncaths,

In Baltimore, June 3rl, 1885, John \. lIor-
ncr, aged 33 years.
Tn Mcchapcs,ow on Friday, June 5thi tSS'
MARY J. daughter Of Geo. II. and u, X
johnson, aged % years, ; mos. II days.
Mnry's dying: step softly, geHtly whisper,
Death is silently entering i'rrc,
For an Angels form OF lgh'ncss,
Soon will rest upon the bier
Mary's dead: Long weeks she Ianguisll"'',
Wasted by disease and pain;
Vain the PRAYERS of hearts that loved her,
Human art and skill were var
Marva dead: The church bells tolling,
Calling to the house Of prayer,
Friends to look their last upon her,
Lying cold and ruISclcss there.
Marys gone: hesd" her angel. watch
In her quiet, hoy slTmbcr
Till the morning, then awakc TO-
TO place among their hunll"-.
Mary golden link Is broker
In the chain Of certhIy bliss;
Titus the distance shorter making,
Dctwccn the brighter world and this.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1885-06-11
y fii1ysks K

About , O'Clock Friday morning, 9Th inst
death entered the home Of Mr.. Geo II! and
Hannah r. johnson, and called their fair
young daughter, Mary away. She was in
deed Il beautiful, attractive and acr0mplish-
cd yo0ng lady. Well may She be compared
to one OF earth ta.rcS lowers, that blooms
and dies in a day. Her bright, cheerful
countcnoncc carried sunshine wherever she
went, while her gentle, iuyin. manners won
the affections of all who came in contact
with her.
She vas great almircr OF nature, and
loved 10 converse about the beautiful flow
rrS of The field, which are planted hy unseen
fingers. and no doubt she often med intrd
Uuon the Goodness and m,lry of Il loving at
iretjouAir Father, who is not only mindful
OF the lilies of the field but Who is ever ready
to hear and answer the prayers ol al, inl'uur
tai soul.
Her su.jrrings during her Las, illness were
intruer, and She oppressed u Gc>nc depart.
"shr the lovely one and weakly,
Who the cross Of suffering bore,
Folded her pale hnnd, 81 ntr'N'y,
Sp.kr with Us on earth no more"
q. HHIr, Pastor.