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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-08

Col. John Henry SelIman coDtin-
ues to hold the fort, not with any
hope, however of long, continuing in
possession, but until the Office makers
can find man upon whom the diff
ferent factions can argue. We very
much regret that DR.. Wells has been
turned down, as no man in the State
is more deserving of the place or more
competent to fill it acceptably The
latest rumor is that Jno. 7. Ford, OI
Baltimore, will be appointed in few
days, to succeed Col. Sellman.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-08

Cor. Thomas H. Benton, Of Mis-
souri,, who was in the United States
Senate thirty years. when be was
seventy six years old and very feeble
worked away upon history Of De.
bates in Congress until he died The
last pages be dictated in whispers af
ter be bad lost the power Of speaking
aloud. Gen. Grant pursues his liter.
ary work with the same energy, under
the most painful circumstances.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-08
Prof. s. 4. Ford.

We take pleasure in announcing
that the celebrated Elocutionist-
Prof. s. T. Ford Of Van Norman In
stitute, N. Y, will give an entertain
mcnt at st. Johns College,. this
evening, May 9Th. His Selection
will be both serious and humorous.
For naturalness and versatility be
has few equals. Wherever he has ap-
peared he has been endorsed By the
pulpit and press. Doors open at u
D. N. Commence at s O'Clock, D. m.
Admission, adults IS, children, 25 cts.
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LATEST NEWS.
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LOCAL NEWS OF THE DAY
ITEMS FROM JACORsvILLE.

Destructive Woods Fire ON North severn
A correspondent sends US the fol-
lowing additional particulars of dc.
structive woods fire that occurred on
the North Side of the Severn on Tues.
day last:
The woods belonging to the heirs of
DR.. Lynch, was fred on Tuesday
about noon destroying quantity of
growing timber on the farm. and
about 1000 pannels of fencing on the
premises of Mrs. Charles Sewer,
together with large amount of grow
ing timber on the farm of Mrs. Addi-
son Johnson also lot of cord wood
in the woods was consumed. The
fire spread to the farm of Mr.. John
L. Tydings, destroying a quantity of
the growing timber on bis premises.
The FIRE then continued its course up
Magothy branch, consuming about
500 cords of wood belonging to
Messrs. Thomas and Nathan Pun.
phreY. From here it spread to the
property of DR.. johnson, destroying
quantity of the growing timber and
fencing on his premises, and continued
westward up to Curtis creek, where it
was still burning on Wednesday eve-
ming, Notwithstanding the efforts of
the farmers in the neighborhood to
check its headway. The woods were
dry as tinder and the wind was blow
ing a stiff breeze at the time, which
gave the fire rapid headway, con.
suming everything before it. The
sight at night was magnificent, as well
as terrifce, and caused general
alarm to the inhabitants of the neigh.
borhood
1t is decidedly the largest and
most destructive fire that has ever oc-
Cured in this section, and must have
destroyed thousands of dollars worth
of property.
On the same day a fire broke out
in the woods of Miss Louisa Jacobs,
supposed to have originated from the
carelesness of colored man cutting
posts in the woods, which destroyed
a large tract of young timber belong
ing to her and T. s Jacobs. It's
headway was not checked until it
reached the open fields.
About the same time fire broke
out on the premises of DR.. Theodore
Revell, which destroyed lot OF
growing timber and cut rails in the
woods and extended to the premises
of Mr.. James Burke and Frank Ar
mold, which came near destroying the
dwelling and store property at the
latter place, which was only saved
by the united efforts of the neighbors.
These fires are supposed to be the
acts of incendiaries.
Farmers in this section are busy
setting out the young plants for early
fruits and vegetables, and thousands
of them have been set out during the
present wet spell of weather.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-08
4 Former AunapOIItan 10 be Married,

Invitations are out for the wedding
of Mr.. Thomas Morgan, son of Mr..
Thomas Morgan, of this city, and
Miss Nina M. Bailey, at Montana,
where Mr.. Morgan is employed
The wedding is to take place June Srd.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-08
TnE NEw YoaK oBsEaYEa.-At.

The New YORK OBsERvER.-At-
tention is invited to the advertise
ment Of the New York Obseruer, . ii
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printed weekly containing Sc broad
columns ofreligious and secular read
ing supplied br an able corps Of edi-
tors 4 home and correspondents 81
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-08
Ordered 70 WashInelon.

Pay Director James D. Murray, of
the navy, has been ordered from the
Naval Academy to Washington Tor
temporary duty
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-08
Hansa IA l,arreclIon-

All the officers Of the House Of
Correction were reelected for one
year By the board of directors at their
meeting yesterday
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-08

DR.. Thomas McParlin, u. S.Army,
and his brother, Mr.. William McPar-
lin, former residents Of Annapolis,
were on q visit here today.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-08

Is there man with purse so poor,
Who doth not visit Goodman's Drug Store
To taste his Root Beer aud Soda so grand
And tell all his friends its the best In the
land.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-08
xensner Pre.alrtann..

For tomorrow Saturday fair
weather Is indicated for the Middle
and South Atlantic States.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-08

When twilight steals along the ground.
'Tis then the Ladies gather around,
For Goodman's Soda has stood the test.
And is said by all to be the best.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-05-08
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The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17
j. Frank Waiker again.

Last Thnrday evening, the jsiler, Sheriff
Baker, entered the cells on the lower floor
of the jail at Norridgewock, to change
some of the prisoners to the upper floor
While there he made an examination of the
cells and found two billies, each heavily
loaded with lead, and two new files. The
billies were found beneath the mattress of
the bed of J. Frank Walker, the Embden
murderer. He was sentenced last winter
to State Prison for life, but has been kept
here on account OF exceptions filed by his
counsel. Mr. Walker admitted placing the
billes beneath the mattress, and the gener-
nj impression is that he Intended at favor
able opportunity to use them upon Mr..
Baker and attempt escape. MI. Baker
thinks that hese articles have been fur
nished by friends who have called to see
the prisoner. No one is now allowed to
see him unless closely watched.
The LeeiSton Journal is the authority for
the foregoing. One, error will be noted in
the item. Sentence has not been passed up.
on Walker, as the application for new
trial is yet pending before the Law Court
1t is said that Mr.. Baker had been very
kind to Walker showing him many fayors
on account of supposed physical indisposi-
ton and when he found the two bllies,
heavily loaded with lead for his own head,
there was one exasperated man in Nor
ridgewock.
The only question In the matter Is wheth.
er Walker is responsible for the billles and
files being in his possession. If he is, he
Is worthy of the severest censure, If he Is
not be is very unfortunate.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17

Gen. J. A. Hall, Department Commander
has issued his orders in regard to the Ma
tonal Eucampment at Portland synopsis
of which is herewith given.
As announced in previous orders, the
10th National Annual EnCampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic will assemble
in the city OF Portland, Wednesday, June
"a.
on Tuesday, June Esd, there will be a
grand parade of the G. A. g., under the es-
cort Of the LIST and "a Regiments, Nj. Y. NJ,
Gen. John Marshal Brown commanding.
The encampment at Portland will be q
rare treat to every comrade, and to most
or probably the last opportunity OF meet
ing comrades OF the old armies from every
portion of the Republic.
Comrades will appear In the uniform
adopted by their respective Posts, and so
far as possible uniformity in this pariicu-
lar is earnestly desired, especially In the
parade on Tuesday. The Department of
Maine will be numerically the largest in
line, and excellence of appearance depends
almost as much upon uniformity of dress,
as precision of movement. But the depart
ment commander trusts that no comrade
will refrain from participating in the pa
rade and other ceremonies because he has
not tDe UNIFORM Ol IOSts GNtty YUM
rade should be in line with his Post, uni
formed or not. Where a full uniform is
impossible, it is hoped hat and cord and
blue coat may be worn Comrades of
Posts which do not attend as organizations,
will Join other Posts in line for the pa
rade.
Posts which have been assigned quarters
in camp, should provide themselves with
blankets and clothing suitable for camp
ing. Commanders will see that their Posts
are properly formed for the parade prompt
" at 8 o'clock OF Tuesday the 23d, at the
camp, which will be established on the
Eastern Promenade. 1t is recommended
that all Posts go into camp Monday night,
the ed. The line OF march will not be
over two miles in extent so that no old
comrade need have any fear of being IA
tigued The positions of Posts in line
will be by battalions, comosed of Posts of
the several counties, as far as practicable,
positions to be determined by date of mus
ter of Posts.
The Department of Maine, Grand Army
of the Republic, extend cordial invita-
ton to all old soldiers and sailors who
served in the Union cause, whether men,
bers of the G. A. r. or not, to be present
and participate with them in ceremonies,
festivities and enjoyments of the coming
assembly Of the representatives. of the de-
tenders of the republic, and assure them a
soldiers welcome.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17
HOsDifaL SuudQU.

The following circular has been issued
by the directors Of the Maine General Hos
pital:
The sad and distres sing forms of acci-
dent and disease to which mankind are ev-
er exposed appealed to the sympathy and
benevolence Of the people of Maine, and
prompted the establishment of the Maine
General Hospital, that3ttey might have
within their borders, means and agencies
for the relief and comfort of the unfortu-
nate, by the employment of all the re-
sources and appliances OF medicine and
surgery.
The continued supply of such relief to
the needy is possible only on condition
that the christian sympathy and phllan-
thropy of society continue active.
All the resources of the Hospital are
freely devoted to the benefit Of those una
BILE to pay for its service, but all are in
sufficient TO respond to the calls for help.
The contributions of the several church.
es and religious societies, made annually
on Hospital Sunday, have afforded invalua-
BILE aid, in providing means to meet these
calls, and the managers Of the Hospital be.
lieve the people of this State will cheerful
ly and generously respond on that ami
yersary Of SO worthy charity.
by custom, Lne louTIu Ouuuay Vi onno
has been selected as the day on which to
ask for these contributions. Please give
notice to your congregation, that on that
day they will be asked for their assistance.
If however, from any cause, 1t should be
deemed more convenient for your people to
have the collection on some other early
Sabbath, please vary the notice according
ly.
Contributions should be sent to +. r.
Barrett, 1856 Middle Street, or P. o. Box
6l6 Portland
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17
State NeapS.

The enterprising shipbuilders of Bath
are making an effort to secure the contract
for building one of the steel cruis ers for
the government. Bath has excellent facil-
tiles for work of this character, and 1t is
believed or at least hoped, can successful
" compete with the builders on the Della
ware.
Special mail service has been ordered
discontinued on the following Maine
routes; Bridgton Valley, Maple, lPerham,
South Addison, Summit, Webb, West Bris-
tol.
Mail messenger service b 10 been ordered
discontinued on the following routes :
Orneville, from Bangor and Piscataquis !;
Livermore Centre, Androscoggin county,
from South Livermore; North Ellsworth,
Hancock county, from Ellsworth.
The M. G. r. r. Co., have issued hand.
some Guides and descriptive circulars of
Summer Resorts in Maine, very conven-
lent for the public. They are sent TO all
who desire.
sour George" of the Belfast Journal,
George A. Quimby, is lnarred-the bride
being Miss Adelaide E. Chase, or Belfast
Our foreman is away, our satanic ad-
junct has also temporarily skipped the
town, and the multitudinous duties of
printing the paper, as well as those of fur
nishing the matter therefor devolves upon
US this week. This will explain the alb
sence of the usual amount of local news
and other matter.-Pirtsfeld Advertiser.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17
Gtadstone's Retirement.

The most important event oil late, was
tho defeat of the Gladstone administration
and his resignation, followed by the forma-
t,on NJ n new ministry with the Marquis
of Salisbury at its head.
Gladstone may be said to be the most
prominent Englishman of the time, aud his
resignation very important public career
He has been leader of the liberal party,
since 1860, was made premier, and the de-
feat of Disrseli's in 1869, and again on Dis
raeli's second defeat in 1880. Gladstone is
a renowned scholar, an elegant orator and
a wise political leader, and suffered defeat
this time because he was on the right side.
He is getting to be an old man, and must
be weary Of holding the very burdensome
position.
Ills defeat was caused by the Parnellites
Joining the conservatives on the question
OF raising revenue, and the Tories make as
A condition to assuming the reins OF gov
eminent that both houses shall assent to
An Irish coercion bill. The Psrnellites
will have themselves to thank for this dis
pensation.
1t is uncertain what effect the change
will have on the Russian negotiations. 1t
is stated that the Afghanlfrontier boundary
negotiations are now at standstill. The
change of government at this time seems
TO be particularly unfortunate.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17
The NelUs.

Gen. Crook telegraphed from Fort Bay
ard that the Indians were again moving
south He says: "From the best obtaina-
BILE information, the following number OF
citizens has been killed: Seven on the Blue
River and around Alma, five near Silver
City, two near old Camp Vincent and
three near Grafton. There may have been
others killed but l can get no reliable in
formation"
A conference of leading Democrats will
be held in Washington, July 10 and IL, on
the anniversary of the National convention
to count the mile posts planted by the new
administration and to essay an intelligent
forecast of the future, This is political
off year, but few elections are to occur.
Some of them, it is supposed, will have an
important bearing on the policy of the ad-
ministration.
part of Big Bears prisoners have es-
capped and reached Gen. Stranges camp.
They report no bad treatment. Ger. Mid
dleton is in pursuit of Big Bear. Captain
Steele recently attempted to make truce
with the Indians, but Big Bear replied he
intended to" clean the whites out.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17
That Russell Road .AOd(n.

The Committee appointed by the Court
on the Russell road have agreed upon their
report reversing the action of the Commits
soners end sustaining the location of the
road. The counsel for the petitioners
say that their decision is of no effect for
mittee is brother to one of the sgners
asking that the road be discontinued. The
report will he made at the September term
of court and then its validity will be tested
Should 1t be decided valid the case will 60
to the Law Court next May.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17

INDUSTRIAL ScHooL.-The regular quar-
terly meeting of the managers of the
Maine Industrial School for Girls was held
last week. The affairs Of the institutions
were found in an excellent condition.
There are As girls in the school at present.
The contractor for finishing the new
building has commenced work and will
complete 1t by next September. The fin
ishing Of the building will exhaust all the
funds at the disposal Of the managers, and
a committee was chosen to solicit funds
to furnish the building, which. 1t Is hoped,
will be ready for occupancy early the COM
ing winter. Mrs. C. A. L. Sampson ie-
signed as member of the Board Of Trus-
tees, Miss Clara M. Farwell, Of Rockland,
being elected to Ill the vacancy.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17

There is increasing bad feeling between
the French and Italians at Tunis, and sew
eral disturbances are reported French OF.
flcers openly incite their men to use their
swords in repelling the insults of the 1tal-
ians.
There have been succession Of earth
quakes in the valley Of Cashmere. Whole
villages have been engulfed, and terrible
subterranean noises are heard, driving the
people frantic with fear.
The British government was defeated on
a second reading Of the Budget in the
Commons, Monday night, and 1t is believed
that Gladstone will resign.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17
IAN ounce of prevention worth pound of cure"

IAN ounce of prevention worth pound of cure"
is an old adage but true.
In view of predictions that this country Is liable to
be visited by more than an ordinary amount OF con-
tagious diseases this year, it behoves all to nqire
about and practice every sanitary measure especially
cleanliness which preventative offers one some
means of escape at least and i'll this how important
the article Of Soap to quality fit for use; certainly
all inferior grades, made by foreign substances
and authorizations Of questionable character shonld
be rejected. that there may be no faint left on the
person or clothes which might in any way ivite the
germs of these various diseases. first class arti-
Gle, is the only kind that can be safely used or
recommended. In he use of a standard soap, like
the Welcome made by Curtis Davis Il Co., there
can be no risk being the goods OF firm whose name
soap is sufficient guarantee of its purity.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17

AN INCENDARY CoNFEssEs.-Richard
Goss, alias Richard Thompson, who lives
at Birch Point, opposite the Kineo House,
Moosehead Lake, set fire to the barn of
Fred Z. Calder there at O'Clock Thursday
morning. The barn was burned to the
ground, together with four horses and a
large LOT of lumbermeH's goods belonging
to George Leith. On Friday Goss was ar
rested at Kineo by the Sheriff and was car
RED to Monson and taken before Trial JUS
tice Hart on Saturday. He pleaded guilty,
was committed to the Bangor Jail. He
says he committed the act because Calder
cheated him out of his property by getting
him drunk and then obtaining his sigma
ture to certain deeds
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17

The 10Th Maine Regimental Association,
have decided to hold their annual rnunion,
at Portland, during the National Encamp-
ment of the G. A. R., instead of Skowhe-
agn, as previously voted. This change
wa. made by the President the Associa-
ton at the request of the members of the
Regiment living in different sections OF the
state, who desired to be present at the En-
campment.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17

HARMoNY.-Our correspondent writes;
At meeting of the Brass Band Associa-
ton, last week, VIM. Mclaughlin was
chosen Pres, C. f. Veazic, V. Pres, L. S.
Reed, Sec'y, and III. w. Bartlett, Treas.
The instruments were purchased in New
York, and are of good tone and finish.
The players are making commendable i'm
provement in the use of them. Mr.. How
ey French, of Canaan, has purchased a
one-half interest in Charles Leightons real
estate, and moved in with Mr.. l.. The
continued dry weather will cause light
hay crop. The grass is thin, and in com
ing to maturity rapidly, thus producing an
early hsying season. The corn and potato
crops are backward, owing to the contn-
ued cold weather and lateness in planting
Mrs. Staples advertises large stock
of millinery goods just received from New
York, and desires to please all her CUSTOM
ers as to styles, quality and price. Long
fellow & Bartlett have also put in stock
of millinery goods, and with these two
places the ladies ought to be satisfied.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17

The work of removing 4th class post
masters goes bravely on at the rate of 80
to 100 per day, and even at this rate, 1t will
take long time to rotate them all. 1t Is
stated that many of the officers were Re-
publican workers, which is undoubtedly
the fact, and they will be superseded by
Democratic workers. This is reform with
q small r.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17

Uale's uoney the great Cough cure ,25c. 800. III
0lonn's 0ulDhuF Soap heals h beauties, 2sc.
00gWnnCoEnRem0v kills Corns Bunions
u1s MI M Whiskss Dys-Black and Brown, Soc.
R1kO's TOothAeAe Drops cure In Minute. 40
Doonb Iheumatio Pms are sure cure. ~.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17

A NEW PAPER-The first issue of The
Weekly Slate, newspaper devoted to the
interests of the people of Northern Pts
cataquis and vicinity" published in Monson,
]. F. Sprague, Esq, editor, made its ap-
pearauce last week. 1t is a well filled 8
page sheet and will undoubtedly aid great
ly In the development of the resources Of
that important section of our state. We
hope the editor may be as successful in
building the Skowhegan and Monson R. R.
as he was in getting charter last winter.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17

The Portland Globe has issued as souv-
enir of the G. A. R. encampment, pamph-
let containing dates of principle events of
the Rebellion, which will be sent to any ad-
dress on receipt of 10 cents.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17

The Dolphin, built for the Government
on contract by John Roach, made her trial
trip at sea Thursday last. She made an
average speed of IA Ito knots an hour,
and the tIial was in every way success.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17

Carleton Norwood & Co., are now build
ing at Rockport the largest wooden ship
ever built in Maine. 1t will register 2730
tons gross or 1900 net, and will cost about
100000.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17

The Marquis of Salisbury has decided to
form conservative ministry, and is in ac-
tive negotiation with Sir Stafford North
cote, the Duke of Richmond, Lord Raw
ton, Mr.. Rowland VIM and Edward Stan
hone.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17

EDITOR. Please inform your
many readers that Jadwin's tar syrup cured
my c old after all other remedies failed. 1t
is the largest bottle for the price l ever
bought. OLD SUBSCRIBER.
Sold by Geo. Gushing druggist
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17

The Aroostook Herald puts in its best
ticks for direct line of rail from Pressure
Isle to Bangor and says it must be built,
and built by the people of Aroostook.
This begins to look like business.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-17

Gail Hamiltons slashiDg article In the
June number of the North american Re
vie,o, on prohibition In Politics." is to be
followed in the July number of the same
periodical by one Of similar character from
her on prohibition In Practice