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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25
Newspaps1. Decisions.
Affairs IN Egppt.

There seems to be decided change In
military affairs amounting substantially to
n retreat from several points OF advance
that detatchments OF Gen. Wolseley' army
had made in the movements on hhartoum'
Gen. Brackcnburgs command Is to aoanoon
it's Journey to Berber and retire To hortl;
and Col Buffers force has retreated from
Gubat to Abu Klea and will probably con-
time the retrograde m )vemant to korti.
Tbere ia no doubt but these movements
were rendered necessary by the fs'l OF khar-
toum relieving Nahdrs troops, so that thes1
detatchmeuts would not be overwhelme
and DESTROYED by the vast hordes VI ARAB
rebels. These movements indicate an
abandonment of Egypt by the British army.
The latest news from the Soudan Is omi-
nous OF great disaster TO the British cause
The little army of Sir Rsdvers Butler has
been Obliged TO halt in its retreat to horl
at Abu Kea, the spot where Gen. Stewart
fell, and to intrench itself as best 1t may
against the Arab hosts which are masslng
on all sides. Unless heavy requirements
can be sent Immediately the probability Is
another sweeping triumph for the False
Prophet.
Gen. Stewart, who was wounded at tn e
Zeriba fight January 10, died at korti Feb
uary l6, The official reports so far receiv-
ed in England from the Soudan leave hun
dreds Of men not accounted for, and their
friends are very anxious concerning them.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25

The ATLANTIC MONTHLY for March Is an unusually
sprited number. DR.. Holmes here definitely opens
his New Portfolio, which Is exceedingly engaging
Reside the three serials by Mrs Ohphant, Mrs jew.
cit and Mr.. Craddock, which continue to increase In
to thouehtisl readers. The chief Of these is
sketch BY Clara Barnes Martin, called The Mother
OF urgenen, which givesa cutions account Of the
and strkingly vivid but not altogether plea sing
picture Of Russian homelife fifty years ago. Two
scholarly articles Time In Shakeepeares Comedes
by Henry A. Capp, and The Consolidation Of the
Colonies, by Brooks Adams, an almost painfully
Bow. and delightful Mexican travel paper, with the
grateful title Of Plunge into summer BY sylvester
Baxter complete the longer article Of the number
must not be forgotten. There are, besides four
really good poems, aud . fanciiul little article by
Edith r. Thomas 10 20 pOetical 10 feeling that Il
naturally takes its plece among the poetry. The
usual careful book review, snd short notices. toge
Their with the Ccnssiouto!s Club (which contains
issue. H0ughton, Mimi Co., BOSTON.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25

1t is stated that Irish sympathy with FL
Mahdi caused the desertion OF twenty i've
soldiers from regiment that was ordered
to the Soudan.
The Senate reversed the action OF the
Appropristiop Committee and allowed the
reduction Of newspaper postage as passed
by the House.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25

TENURE OF OFI4cE.--Persons who claim
to have information as to Mr.. Cleveaand's
purpose say that the tenure Of office law
will b 90 construed that officers appointed
for fixed term are on exactly the same
footing, - far - retention is concsrned,
a those appointed for indefinite periods.
Cleveland IL believed to hold that he Is en-
novered 70 make nomination 10 any in
e,ancs that he sSes At for the successor to
An ofncial serving . Axsd term.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25

At4P. M, Monday Clayton Desny, OF
PENIS Grove, New Jersey, master WORK.
man on the new iron bridge being put
across the river at Waterville, oy mlsstep
fell from the top Of the middle span 70 tne
ice below, distance OF thirty rect, stik.
lag on his head, crushing the skull and
causing death In an hour. Deceased was
about thirty years Of age.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25
The following is section 8 of chapter q

The following Is section OF chapter "a
r. s. as amended:
No soldier, who served by enlistment in
the army or navy Of the United States, 10
the war of eighteen hundred and sixty-one.
and has received an honorable discharge
from said service. and who has or may be
come dependent upon any town, shall be
considered pauper, or be subject to dis
reimbursement for that cause; but the time
during which said soldier Is so dependent
shall not bs included In the period Of resi-
dence necessary TO change his settlement.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25

Grave fears are entertained in regard to
the situation Of Gen. Butler who is making
his way back fir ON G lbat to Korti. He Is
in danger OF beiIg surrounded by the
Arabs and his little army of 1000 men an
initiated.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25

1t is reported that Russia is encroaching
upon the territory of the Ameer OF Afghan
istap to the disturbance OF English rights
and that there is serious danger Of trouble
between England and Russia.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25

The legislature Of Oregon has adjourned
or dispersed without electing U. 5. Sen
ator. Republicans had the power to elect,
but foolishly disagreed. The Governor
will appoint one.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25
Dynamite War7sin0S.

Several Irishmen living at Fall River,
Massachusetts, who are followers OF
O'Donovan Rosa, have taken offence at
the attitude of the Fall River Herald, on
the recent outrages in London. They &C.
cuse the Herald of being in the employ Of
the British government, and have threat
ened to commit personal violence on the
editor. printed circular was distributed
at the doors of all Catholic churches Sum-
day calling on the Irish people to boycott
the paper. The dynamiters, 1t il sal d, at
recent meeting decided to destroy the Her.
aid, if their attempt at boycOtting fails.
The managers are endeavoring TO ascertain
who the parties are, and will prosecute
them to the full extent OF the law If their
efforts are successful.
The dynamiters In Minneapolis, MINI.
think it would be good idea to blow up
an Objectionable newspaper of that city
and the Pilsbury -four mills.
Another warning has been received by
the Swiss government threatening the de-
structioa of the federal palace by dynam-
lite. The communica ion conveying The
warning stated that factory for the secret
manufacture of dynamite existed In Swiiz-
erland.
Inventors must now be looking under
their chairs for dynamite. At a recent
meeting of Socalistc cranks, in Brooklyn,
all labor-saving machinery was unsparing.
ly denounced.
Eight cases of dynamite have been sto.
len from the magazine of the American
Dynamite Company at Bay Chester, West
chester county, and every effort is being
made to locate and apprehend the thieves.
AS dynamite is not marketable product,
the thieves are believed to be connected
with the socialistic or other organizations
OF dynamiiers. The night Of the robbery
four men were seen running across the
sound from Bay Chester. 1t is reported
that two English detectives are giving
their attention to the case.
messenger brought small package
and note to the police headquarters the
other day, to the superintendent, Walling,
and placing 1t on the latter's desk uttered
the startling word dynamite" and fed
WalIing opened the note, which was from
a well-known politician who said the box
had been sent to him and doubtless was an
internal machine. He took the box to the
rooms Of the board Of health and DR.. Cy-
rus Edison examined it. The box was Sc
cured at the back by two copper hinges
and nailed securely at the front and sides
in such way that it could only be opened
by prying 1t up. His suspicious being
aroused by the security of the IasteEings,
DR.. Edison, Instead of attempting to re-
move them, cut through the ends, and it
was we'll that he did so. Things were so
arranged in the box that If the lid had
been forced off an explosion would have
followed. DR.. Edison took q yellowish
white liquid, resembling nitro glycerine,
from the box and will analyZe it.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25

Mr.. EDIToR.-Some little time ago we
seized and advertised the real estete Of
Daniel s. Foss who formerly resided here
upon proceedings of which, as 1t has since
appeared, he was at the time ignorant and
as the matters have been satisfactorily ad-
justed, and as Mr.. Foss says, had he
known Of the matters which were of small
amount any way, he should not have per-
mitted legal proceedings to go forward, al
though disprfing the claim and feels sensi-
tive about b real estate being so adver-
tised, as tholgh he was man who cid not
pay his bills, we give this explanation of
the matter. WALTON & WALTON.
Skowbegan Feb. "a 1885.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25

Males Honey the great Cough cure, 7sc. ,soc.SN
Glenn's Sulphur Soap heals besutines, 2sc,
CernnanC0rnRemove kills Corns Bunions
mrs MAR cad Whisksr Dye-Biack and Brown, eoc.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in Hinuts.2se
Bears Rheumatic Pills are sure cure. ~.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25
Dissolution Of o-Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the co-partnership
between VIM. Doran and W. II. Wiegin heretofore
existing under the nrm name Of the Doran Furnace
Company, 10 this day dissolved by mutual consent
Mr.. Wiggin retiring from the Arm. While the
business will still b. carried on under the same arm
name by the senior piri,er, the junior partner will
not be liable for any hfin debts after this date.
Skowhegan Jan l, 1885. 3t6
SWM DORIAN.
wv. II. WI0GlE,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25

The dead lock continues in the lllinoise
Legislature with no prospect OF election
In which case, the Republican Governor
will, after the legislature adjourns, proba,
bly, appoint Gen. Logan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25

A curious evasion of the Maine liquor
law is practced up In wild Aroostook. An
enterprising store keeper has built his store
on the State line and In the Maine part OF
the building sells country produce while IN
the New Brunswick part carries on Hour
ishiug LIQUOR business. A Maine man can
step up and take drink without molesta-
from the prohibitory laws, by simply walk
ing the length Of the store.
The above from the Portland Press reads
as though the editor was much younger
man than he really IL. The practice OF
having a store GU "the line" Is older than
anyone connected with that paper, but it Is
not to cheat the prohibitory laws but the
revenue laws. For instance, Noah Chand
Ter used to have q "B line store" but few
miles from Hou,on and the goods In Houi'
ton were regular Houlton prices while the
goods on the New Brunswick side were
considerably lower. Mr.. Chandler used to
Invite his customers to trade where their
consciences would allow them to. Perhaps
1t is unnecessary to state that the bulk Of
The business was done on the New BruDs-
wick side of the store. Mr.. Chandler sold
out some years ago to give more time to
the exclusive sale of liquor, but his line
store still stands and is doing good bust
ness. There are not many people who lay
awake nights in "wild Aroostook" trying
to evade the Maine Liquor Law.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25

The legislature is likely to adjourn as
early as Friday OF next week, possibly
day or two earlier.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25

Banged hair is going out of style, and so
are banged up lungs, by using Jadwin's
Tar Syrup. Only 20 cents and 81 bottle.
Sold by Geo. Gushing.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25

Governor Robe on Saturday last signed
the death warrants of the two Italian muir
derers, now In the State prison at Thomas
ton. They were sentenced just one year
from the date the death sentence WAS
signed BY the Governor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25

An editor to the Eastward has got badly
mudded as to the position of our citizens
regarding Gov Coburn's gifts to the town.
No one attempts to question the right OF
the deceased to do ashe saw fit with his
money, and as to his running the town Is is
something that he never attempted In
fact he had SO many men from Dexter on
his hands to "run" that he could do but
little with his own town even had he been
disposed to. But then Que of these men
'rans" the &C mplaining Eastern editor so
perhaps there is on reason to find any
fault.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25

al have no appetite" complains many
sufferer. Hoods SarsapArilla gives an ap.
petite, and enables the stomach TO perform
Its duty.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25

Group can be cured in twenty minutes by
using Jadwin's Tar Syrup as directed.
Price 25 cents and 81 per bottle Sold by
Geo. Gushing.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25

ElTS-An Fits stopped free by D.. Zines Great
Nerve HsS.osU No Fits after hrstday's use. Marvel
lous cures. Treatise and $a00 trial bottle free to Fit
cases. Send to DIR. Kline, 03l Arch ST., Phila Pa.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25

Coal Oil or Petroleum may be very nice
for Illuminating or lubricating purposes,
but surely 1t 10 not the proper thing to cure
q cough with. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup Ia
looked upon as tina standard Cough
remedy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-25

A Washington despatch says; Ex'Vics
President and ex-senator Hannibal Hamlin
was upon the floor of the Senate recently,
and was warmly greeted by all his oil as
sociates who remain members of the body.
During an hour or two of gossip, which
took place In the cloak room, over past
events, Mr.. Hamlin said that only nine
men are living who were members OF the
Senate 10 lS4S, when the body attended
the laying of the cornerstone of the Wash
ipgton Monument. These are Yulee, OF
Florida; George W. Jones, OF Iowa; Brad
bury and Hamlin, Of Maine; Fitch, Of
Michigan; Jefferson DAVIS, Of Mississippi;
Atchison, OF Missouri Simon Cameron,
of Pennsylvania, and Hunter, OF Virginia.
Mr. Hamin went to Washington to attend
the dedication OF the Washington Monu-
ment,
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Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1885-06-20
PUGET SOUND DEFENSE.

The defense of Puget Sound OF late
somewhat discussed in this Journal, is a
matter of special interest to General
Miles, who has recently caused the ap.
proaches from the ocean to be examined
in detail by military men and is himsel +
looking the situation over at the present
time. The criticisms of the Oregonian
upon the location of Fort Townsend,
now the only military station in those
waters, are fully sustained by the officers
who have been looking into the matter.
The fort sits in the shelter of deep in
side curve, at point highly favorable
for safety, but out of range of ship chan
mel. 1t is useless as a defensiye stat ion
and 20 tar as protection to the Sound is
concerned there might as we'll be no fort.
1t has been supposed generally that
protection of Puget Sound by shore
works would be impossible, but we are
told by military engin eers that it can be
done effectively by the establishment of
ibuI bdlftIitS, ouS Oi Tue uclHul COH>
manding Deception Pass two at Points
Wilson and Msrrowstone IN the mainland,
and another at Admiralty Head on Whid>
by Island. Lines drawn between the
last three points named form an almost
exact equilateral triangle, the distances
from bead to head being trifle less than
four miles. A vessel entering from the
Straits of Fuca has no choice but to pass
through the narrow Deception Pass, which
can be easily defended, or through the main
channel, and so past and within short
range OF Points Wilson and Marrowstone
and Admiralty head. Batteries on these
three headlands could operate simultan
eously, and it would simply be impossible
to pass if they were properly fortified and
manned.
From its situation, Puget Sound Is
particularly exposed to visitation by hos
tile ships. The channels are so deep and
wide that entrance from the ocean is easy
at all times. And furthermore, it is but
two hours sail from strong foreign
naval station. 1t is the duty of the gov
ernmen; to do what may be done for its
defense. And we are glad to see that the
department commander recognizes this.
-Oregonian.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1885-06-20
Be Sensible.

Do not be above your business. He who
tUli.s up his nose ut work quarrels with
bread and butter. He is poor smith whs
is afraid of his own sparks there's some
discomfort in all trades except chimney
sweeping. If sailors give up going to sea
because of the wet if bakers left off bak.
ing bread because it is hard work if plough.
men would not plough because OF cold, anG
tailors would not make our clothes for fea,
of pricking their fingers, what a pass We
would come to. Nonsense, my fine fellow
there's no shame about any honest calling !;
don't be afraid of soiling your hands, there 6
plenty of soap to be had.
All trades are good to good traders. Lu.
cifer matches pay well if you sell enough Of
them. You cannot get honey if you are
frightened at bees, nor plant corn if you
are afraid of getting mud on your boots.
When bars of iron melt under the south
wind; when you can dig the fields with
toothpicks blow ships along with fans !;
manure the crops with lavender water, and
grow plum cases in flower pots. there will
be fine time for dandies but until the
millennium comes we shall all have deal
TO put up with.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1885-06-20
BEDsrEAD SUPERSTITION III GE-xANY

BEDsTEAD SUPERSTITION III GEczAN7
Having ordered q neatly constructed
single bedstead, says q ccTrest ondsxt Il
London Notes ana Q,.'re' with somewhat
high and ornamental sidas. WAS sun Fisea
When it was brought home to find that me
,rnamentation Of one side Of the Dedsscaa
was not repeated Oh the opposite side, il
being in fact quite plain. / expressed m,
surprise and dissatisfaction to the maker
saying that when bedstead was plat cd
with its head against the wall OF room,
he sides then showing will appear quite
unlike--one ornamented, and the othc-
plain. At this, the maker expressed Ills
surprise that should be ignorant Of Ger.
nan custom and prejudice for says he,
in Germany single bedsteads are only
laced sidewise against wall or partition !;
-.ld only removed from this position, and
laced with its head against the wall, to
eceive dead body" And the worthy
Lial.er assured me that nowhere in Ger.
many could a native be induced to sleep on
single bedstead which has nt. its side
'lacs against wall or partition. TIL.
ame objection does not hold against plac
nc two single bedsteads side by side, with
ts'ir hsads gainst wal.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1885-06-20
PTTH AND POINT.

II you had the material, would u
maica rula punch?
In Texas when a man wishes to ont
an acquaintance his procedure is simple.
He uses bOwie-knife.
ADVICE to married men: Put safety
valve uron your self-esteem if you do
not want to get blown up"
A ST.. Louis editor found a nickel in
the street and wrote half-column edi-
torial on "Our Increase Of Wealth."
PRISONER, have you ever been con-
victed?" "No, your Honor I have
always employed first class lawyers.
JONES, getting up from his dinner, in
a quiet way remarked to his landlady
that he had found everything on the
table cold except the ice-cream.
THE giraffe is very timid animal.
His neck is so long that when his heart
cones into his mouth it takes him half
day TO get il back where it belongs.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1885-06-20

however, when the frail skiff IS suddenly
raised high up by the mad waters and as
suddenly plunges down distance OF
fully three feet, to finally shoot out into
the whirling vortex beyond, where eddy
after eddy is encountered until we have
passed the point of the island, and the
danger is over.
From this point we proceeded on our
way to the residences of DR.. A. G. Bow
man and Mr.. Thomas Sharpe, who are
pleasantly situated on the west side of
the island at the base of Mt Hygeia.
The scenery here Is indeed "grand ,
gloomy and peculiar" Here can be seen
on clear day much that will interest
those who delight in the beauties OF ma =
ture. On either hand are to be seen many
islands of various sizes, clothed in univer-
sal garments of evergreen. From here
also may be seen. Smiths Island and
Dungepess light bouses, with occasionally
passing steamer or sailing vessel in the
offing-the whole calculated to inspire
the rejecting beholder with renewed in>
terest in the sublime and mysterious
works of nature as exhibited on the sea
of Juan dc Fuca.
After days rest here we returned to
Anacortes on wednesday, greatly pleased
with our delightful trip. NAUTILUS.
Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Anacortes, Wash. Ter.) 1882-1887, 1885-06-20
" no Named tie Colleges.

Harra.d College was named after Joh,
Hlryard, who, i'll 1858, left to tho college
Ei79 snd library OF over 300 books.
Williams College was named after Col.
Ephraim Wi.iia.us, o soldier Of the OLD
French war.
Dartmouth College was NAMED after Lor
Dartmouth, Wi o subscribed n large amount.
and was presil.nt Of lie tirsy board ot Trus
tees.
Brown University received its name from
Hon. Nicnolrs Brown. who was gradual,
of the college, went into business, became
very wealthy, and endowed the coileg yer;
largely.
Columbia Ca'lcce vas called Kings Col
lege till the close Of the war for indepen-
dence, when it recei, sl she raIle Cf ColuE.
bia-
Bowdoin was named after Gov. Bowdoip.
~f Maine.
Yale Collere was named after Elihu Yale, !,
who made very ibcr.I donations TO the coi-
lege.
Colby University, formerly Watervillt
College, was named after Mr.. Colby, OF
Boston, who gave $50, 900 to the college in
1866.
Dickinson College received its name from
Hon. John Dickinson He made very lib
eral donation to the college, and was Presi-
dent of the Board of Trustees, for q number
Of years.
Cornell University was named after Ezra
Cornell, its founder.