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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-13

The return Of spring seems to have re-
vivlng effect upon our local bard and he re-
lieves himself by the following:
The Mugwump birds no longer sing
The praise OF Grover C
He gave Them taffy just for once',
Then chase and PiHs6ury.
Skowhegdn Bard.
Spaaranns reaDnOiutmeDt,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-13
1885 SEASON 1885.
HEML0CK
Bark Notice !

On account OF the large amount OF Bark received
at MY rannery during the past winter shall contn.
ne business here anu Their year, and will pay 8 90
per cord for all good Hemlock Bark de iyered in
good CONDITION al my Tannery during this summer
and fail, aud the same price duriug the winter OF
~ 4 81, and more II business will allow.
VIII continue q buy Bark delivered a, Athens at
price price one Dollar pr. cord ! IS than the price
paid al my Tannery. These prices are only offered
for Bars that Is wei cured kept isl and delivered
in a good merchandise condition and do not make
any price for Bark delivered IN any other form and
nothing less than FULL STOCK received lis
year will induce me 10 run mere another year
q. J. SHAW.
2ml7 Hartland. May. lit 1885
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-13
DIED

DIED
Cornye--May, 9TH, Luther Buzze.I cd Gi years
and Months
Nurridgcwock May IN. THcy Enery, a-ea %
yeas months and Ii dry,
Mad 4on-Niay lst. Asher Ward a e - years
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-13
Hal Of .Skomheaan Yonna u ms l

Hall Of ShoWhegaR Ioang VI MS I
Reform CiaJ, Nay lin 1855.
Motion made and carried. That Il vote
of thanks be cXten led To the choir, and to
Rev'ds. Frost and loyt, Tor assistance
rendered this club a. the Sunday evening
meeting, My 10Th.
c.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-13
Report ofthe Condition ofthe
FIRST NATIONAL BANK

OF shOWHkNAN,
At SkawaesAn, il the STATE Maae, 8; the close Of
6a.ness May ., ISIS.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-13

*Pearson's reappointment.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-03-31
PIANOS and ORGANS
WE ARE NOW PREPARE e
to furnish the ;citizcns Of Carson
with the
KNABE,
PEASE and
HARDMAN
Pr a N q .
AND THE
CHICAGO COTTAGE ORGAN

= =
At prices never before offered in
this city. For years past the
high prices of pie nos have been
due to the enormous commits
sions of the local agents, in some
instances being as high as 6OpeS
cent of the cost Of the instru-
ment. We are now in a posi-
ton to furnish the instruments
at figures which will have the
effect of placing first.class in-
struments within the reach OF
people of small means.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-03-31
Young Men!-Read This.

The VOLrAIC BELT &C., OF Marshall
Michigan, offer to send their celebrated
ELECTRo-VoLTAIC BELT and other Ell
ECTRIC APPLIANCES on trial for thirty
days, to men (young or oldD afflicted
with nervous debility, loss Of vitality
and loss OF manhood, and all kindred
troubles. Also for rheumatism, neur'
aliga, paralysis, and many other dis
eases. Complete restoration to health,
vigor and manhood guaranteed. NO
risk is incurred as thirty days trial al
lowed. Write them at once for Illus
ated pamphlet free
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-03-31
"THE HARDMAN"

Is acknowledged to he the equal
in richness and power of tore to
any piano in the market, and 10
fast cleaviug its way to popular
ity. These three styles OF
piano will be furnished in grand
square or upright in prices rang
ing from $3.50 to 81 500, accord
ing to finish.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-03-31

My faculties for purchasing
good beef arc second to none In
the State. and customers can al
ways be assured of the best In the
market. sert ]
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-03-31

Doc BentOn's Livery stable.
DOC. Benton wishes to inform his pa
rons' that he is at the old stand, ready
O furnish livery teams on the shortest
notice. Also deals in ice and mineral
water, delivered to any part OF the city.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-03-31

Groceries. Fruits. Etc.
John Novacovich, next to Job Stern
berg's, is now selling groceries and pro-
visions. fruits, vegetables, nuts, candies
and general family supplies, and this is
the place to look for first-class goods at
low figures. Try it I'm
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-03-31

The very best brands Of Liquors,
Wines and Cigars q large stock of each
on hand. Coll and sharp beer on
draught my22
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-03-31
Notice..

All orders for repairs and instructions
on the Favorite Singer Sewing Machine
left at our store will be promptly attend
ed to by competent repairer.
CAGWIN & NOrEwAEE,
II
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-03
How the Government Pays Its Bills.

A writer in one of the magazines says !:
A great part Of the work in the Treas
ury Department is necessarily in the
line of keeping accounts, and possesses
little interest to people who are not ex-
ceptionally fond of figuring. The gen.
eral principle which governs the whole
system of auditing and settling &C
counts against the Government is to
provide every safeguard against fraud,
and this is SO successfully accomplished
that dollar could not be got out of the
treasury illegitimately without the col.
fusion OF SO many persons that it may
be set down a. practical impossibiIty-
Suppose man has bill against the
Government. The head of the depart
ment or bureau to which the matter
properly belongs makes a requisition
for the amount upon the Secre-
tary of the Treasury, using
prepared blank which asks him to cause
a warrant for the amount in question
to be issued in favor of the party, the
same to be charged to the particular
appropriation by Congress out of which
the sum ought to come. But before
the requisition reaches the Secretary it
must pass under the eye of the proper
Auditor and Comptroller and receive
their countersign, the Auditor at the
same time charging the amount to the
account of the disbursing officer in
whose favor it is issued. If all goes
well SO far, the Secretary issues a war
rant to the Treasurer, directing him to
pay over the money, which he does by
issuing draft for the amount in favor
of the Governments creditor, but not
until the warrant has been counter
signed by the proper Comptroller and
registered by the Register. Indeed, the
draft itself must go to the Register for
comparison and registry before it is
passed over. There seems to be good |
deal of red tape in all this process, but
it is sort of red tape that saves the
country money in the long run.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-03
Fierce Flint In a Court Room.

Frank Whiting and Charles Daniels, con-
victed burglars, were arraigned in the GRIM
inal court at Indianapolis. When Judge
Norton asked Whitingif he had anything to
say why sentence should be pronounced,
the prisoner sprang to his feet, abused the
court with a volley OF profanity, and then.
tearing from the sheriff, hurled a pair Of
handouts, the missiles passing over the
judges head, shattering heavy plate
glass. Whiting turned fiercely upon the
police and had to be severely beaten before
he was subdued. His friends in the court
room pressed into the prisoners box and
the officers were finally compelled to draw
Their revolvers. The two men were hand
cuiied and taken to Michigan City.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-03
Raising OK Trees.

During the past few years large
quantities of acorns have been taken
from this country for the purpose of
planting. White-oak acorns are pre-
ferred, and they have been CHIEFLY OBJ
tanned in the state of Missouri. They
are generally planted on sandy or
broken land that is intended for past
uring sheep. In Great Britain sheep
are accustomed to eat acorns, and 1t
is considered profitable to raise sheep
for food. No variety of oak has re-
ceived much attention at the hands of
the planters Of fruit trees, They state
that the tree makes v,ry slow
growth, and for this reason they prefer
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-03
american Indians Ia Canada.

Advices from the northwest frontier say
that the United States Indians, the Gros
Ventures, who had crossed over to take a
hand in the rebellion with Poundmaker
and Big Bear, have been driven across the
line by Stewards scouts. They are still
hanging about the border, and may give
trouble after the troops are withdrawn. 1t
is believed that large number of Canadian
Assiniboine Indians have gone south with
the eros Ventres. 1t is the intention of
the Canadian government to station 500
mounted police along the frontier in future
to prevent cattle raiders, who have been SO
successful in their operations during the
past year, from crossing over to Montana.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-03
.4n.ou,t of Grain In SINH.

The following figures, taken from the
official statement OF the Chicago board Of
trade, to be posted on change, show the
amount of grain in sight in the United
States and Canada on Saturday, June 20,
and the amount Of increase or decrease
over the succeeding week: Wheat, Al
1890 bushels, an increase Of 310,916
bushels; corn, 4,76S, s57, an increase OF
67S,257; rye, 221, 023, decrease of
3.9S2; barley, 32, 1872, decrease OF 5,49S
The amount OF grain in store in Chicago on
the date named was Wheat, 1874, 727
bushels; corn, 379,034; oats, 400, 9SS:
rye, 40,54S; barley, $50.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-03

The city of Buffalo enjoys the dis
tinction of having given to the country
two presidents, Willard Fillmore and
Grover Cleveland. 1t is usually thought
OF as modern and rather unpic-
turesque city, but a paper which has
to appear IN the July number of
Harper's Magazine will correct this
mistaken impression. 1t is one of the
brilliantly illustrated papers on leading
American cities which that magazine
has been giving, and it is understood
that paper on Hartford will come
later in the year. The article will have
four full-page illustrations, one of them
a reproduction by the engraver of re-
markable Photographic study of the
Buffalo elevators, extraordinary in its
artistic effects. Others are general
view of Buffalo, two interesting studies
of children at the Creche, or day nur-
sery there by Mrs, Jessie Curtis Shop
herd, views of Old Fort Erie Falcon
wood, Delaware avenue, ETC. The arti-
Gle is likely to attract very general at
tention elsewhere as well as in Buffalo
itself.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-03
How the Ancients Engraved Gems.

We must remain as yet some little in
doubt as to the methods employed by
of old artists to perfect these miracles
of taste. We have, however, the absolute
certainty that these ancient masters were
familiar with the diamond, and that their
best work WAS made by using this, the
hardest of all substances, as tool. A
splintered fragment of the diamond
served as a scraping tool, and they were
well acquainted with the drill. Prehis-
toric man worked drill at the very
commencement of his existence. A
Phenician gem-a lion attacking bull
shows how the drill was used. A num-
Der of circular depressions are found in
the gem, which mark the extremities of
the figures. This was done not only for
the sake of effect, but to show the artist
the limit of his work as to depth. After
the holes were sunk the artist united
the various portions of his work by
scratching. Now, the use of the dia
mond point or splinter, fixed in an iron
socket, allowed certain fexibility of
handling, which our modern processes
of gem engraving do not permit. To-
day the work is done by means of
minute rotating disk of copper, which
is whetted with oil and diamond dust.
On the least application of the SUBJ
stance to be cut to the disk, it is the
disk which bites into the stone. The
difference in manipulation is, then, that
to-day it is the stone which goes to the
tool, and not, as in olden times, the tool.
to the stone. 1t is more convenient,
then, in our day to bring the cart to the
horse. It can now be readily under
stood why, in modern work, time and
labor being spared 0he art conception
not entering for the present into the
subject), why this work of to-day is in
ferior to the art of the past. 1t is purely
= mechanical process now, for rotating
disk will no more draw lines which have
feeling than will photographing pro-
cesses paint pictures. 1t has been stated
that we arc not entirely acquainted with
the methods employed by the old glyp-
tic artists This becomes quite evident
from this fact, that their best work
seems to have been both cut and pol
shed at the same time. To-day we have S
40 tool, no substance, which will &C
,omplish this double feat. Mr.. King, Y
Iwelling on the diamond point, says its Ii
use is the great distinction "
etween the antique and modern work. cl
-Harper's Magazine. g
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-03
n $4,000 Disaster.

Several arches and columns in a sub-ce-
lar in st. Louis gave way Sunday, and a
large part OF the basement and first floor
fell, carrying down an immense safe. The
next day another section OF the floor fell
with sixty hogsbeads OF sugar. There were
500 hogsheads stored on the basement
floor, and the weight was too great. Loss
nearly $4,000.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-03
Dashed to Pieces from a BALLOON.

A most frightful accident happened at the
circus grounds at Charleston, West Va,
Sust prior to the opening OF the perform
ancc Of Richards & Icons circus. Among
the other outdoor attractions was a bal
loon ascension, and just as the ropes hold
ing the balloon were cast off, an accident
occurred by the overturning OF the hot air
stove used in initiating the balloon, causing
it to catch fire. The burning balloon shot
up in the air at very rapid rate with VIM.
Patterson, the @ronaut, in the basket.
When but short distance the crowd
yelled for him to jump, but he did not heed
the warning, and after going up several
hundred feet the balloon collapsed and
Patterson fell to the earth and was crushed
into liieess humanity. Patterson was
twenty-five years old and resided in Wells
vile, Ohio. where he leaves n wife and fam
lily. 1t was his first ascension. The baL
loon was totally consumed by fire.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-03
n Biz Land Sale.

Frederickson & Co., OF Ohio, have pur-
chased 100000 acres OF land in Tom
Green, Howard and Mitchell counties,
Frederickson e. Co. represent three organi-
cations of colonists, German and Bohc-
milan, by whom land will be laid OFF into
farms. The colonists comprise $50 fami-
lies, who take with them an aggregate capt.
tai OF over 100000.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-07-03

The 81
nasters'|
c1Ss4, and
rate Of d
Just bel
only of
change 4
$1,000 in|
the slight
necessary
to $5,00O.|
aries Of u
submitted
shows th}
postohice|
as conpal
ont fsccl
became p|
ces will b|
class. III
PRESIDENT
year Is $J
If the
talent, il
for it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-14
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Marseilles municipal council insists
upon the expulsion Of the Orleans princes
from France.
Steps are being taken to get decision Of
the United States Supreme Court on the
Maryland and Virginia compact of 1855.
Mr.. James Hodges and other speakers
opened the democratic mayoralty campaign
in Baltimore at large overflow meeting
last night.
Opinion is divided in New York as to the
effect of the refusal of the county demoo-
racy to unite on the local ticket with Tam
many and Irving Hall.
A combination of Southern and Western
interests to secure liberal appropriations
from Congress for harbor Improvement is
said to be in contemplation.
The election for State officers in Ohio
came off yesterday. The reports this morn
ing indicated the success of the republican
ticket, headed by Judge Foraker.
Capt. Foote, for many years Chesapeake
bay pilot, committed suicide by hanging
himself to q cedar tree near his home at
Waverly, Baltimore county, yesterday.
In accordance with the request of the
Police Board of Baltimore, Marshal John r.
Gray yesterday morning sent in his resig-
nation, which was accepted, and Deputy
Marshal Frey has been put in his place.
Rev. M. A. Hopkins, the new minister to
Liberia, says the colored people are finding
out that there is no money for them in par
tisan politics, and that republican leaders
make mistake in thinking they can con-
troll them.
Hon. Burwell D. Lewis, president of the
University Of Alabama, died at Tuscaloosa
Sunday last Mr. Lewis was lawyer of
large practice, and a member of Congress,
but retired from political life several years
ago to assume charge of the University of
Alabama.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-14

AT A meeting of the colored voters of this
city, held recently, of which w. J. Jackson
was chairman and John Payne, secretary, it
was unanimously resolved:
"That we, the voters of Alexandria, Va,
do hereby declare that We will not support
any other ticket than that framed by the
republican State convention held in Rich
mond, Va, July Is, 1885, headed by our can
didate, Hon. Jne S. Wise, for Governor of
the State of Virginia"
And SO it will probably be with the color
ed voters in all the other parts of the State,
all the talk to the contrary Notwithstanding
General Malone knew what he was talking
about when he said he had one hundred
thousand negro voters from whom he could
get any majority he might want if he could
only divide the white vote. Will the white
men of the State, with the issue before
them, allow themselves to be divided?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-14
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER IA.

In HIS vain and impotent attempts to rid-
icuie the triumphal electoneerlng tour
General Lee is making, Mr.. John Wlse'
the brawler. General Mahone's candidate
for Governor, says:
Like the Star of Bethlehem hanging Ger
the. humble manger, the monarch OF Ight
paused in its diurnal course to gaze upon
that noble visage which, illuminated by
some hidden fires within, returned its STARE
with a couutenance scarcely less rudy tnan
its own, and acknowledged the compiimen11
of the call by conscious glance winch sala
Good morning, God Of Light, we meet on
equal terms; you are the ruler OF earth ana
sea, but am leader of Virginia 'chivalry'
and nephew of my uncle The sun
mounted his chariot, Fitzhugh smitn au,
iusted his adipose to his uncle's saoole' anu
each filed with sublime consciousness OF
his own Importance proceeded on his way
to gil the world with wonder, joy, and glad
ness"
And vet General Malone wants man
capable of making public speech contain
ing this paragraph elected to the dignihed'
exalted and responsible Office of Governor
of the State of Virginia. Mr.. Massey was
not far out of the way when he said, if MIR.
Wise wore elected, the Gubernatorial man
sion would be dog, kennel, and Lieut.. Gov
Lewis was right when he told Mr.. Wise he
was not fit to be Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-14

chops, bread, butter, milk, cake, pickles,
ing to language that would make North
crncr's heart thrill with pleasure rs Colonel
Phil. Mckinney talked of our flag, our Con-
atitution, and our country's future. In the
audience were many lines Of Indies aud q
dozen score OF coiored men wearing the
name FitZhugh Lee on their hats, singular
group for Southern Slate TO exhibit, but
vet at all uncommon in this campaign in
any part OF Virginia. In time the men went
10 he tiining tables, and after that General
J.. addressed tho multitude. The ladies
hal spelled his name in FIR leaves over his
he&;l and bad decked the stand with flow
crS. While the meeting lasted there was
better Behavior than we often see at political
meetings III New York State The people
listened as devout worshippers do in church.
] was late when General Lee and band
Of men started for Wytheville, twenty-oue
iaiies away, across two mountains. 1t was
=: tire end OF the journey that the General
mos the Wytheviile men on horseback, and
was led between houses ablaZe with candles,
Under shower of the sparks of fireworks,
and between crowds of cheering people.
| Gan Lees account of the triumphal march he
is making is ntcrs sting. Il began my canvass
lie Sald during the last week IN August, ana naNe
been hard TO work speaking aud travelling ever
since. l b,san in Accomac county, and, went
over 10 Rockbrdgc, in tho valley Of Virginia. 1t
was there that met my first escort of riders. 1t
was surprise TO inc, and amounted to nothing
more than spontaneous project of the democrats
! To welcome old cavalryman in way that he
! aud tho people would recognize as appropriate.
| The idea took ut once. and from that time unit
now, wherever | have spoken, the people have
come cut OH horseback TO meet me. Perhaps 1t
was that tho novelty and tho picturesquencss OF
| these professions caused the adoption OF the Gus.
| tom but, however, it was, it vas their own and
| not mine and il has Amounted to nothing less
than great popular uprising and one that has
touchcG me deeply
| Gen. Lee went on to describe his progress My
labor here has been made more pleasure than a
task, he said because of tho delight have felt
in iourncying through this beautiful country and
among these splendid people. Their reception OF
me ut every point has been such rs to impress me
with their hospitality and never have talked to
more attentive audiences. Tho ladies, too, have
ionorcd me- with their presence here, as elsewhere
throu ghout the State. and have put ME under
deeper obligations 10 them by adding their handi.
work! in flowers aud flags to enhance the effect OF
| ;hg procession
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-14

port him for reelection to the U. S. Senate,
and as Mr.. Harmon, though heretofore sup
posed to be q straightout republican, aud
not favorably affected toward Mahonelsm,
has accepted the Malone nomination Tor
the House Of Delegates, the Inference IS
plain that he, too, like many other repuoll'
cans, has suecumbed to the 'malign lnhu-
ence. as Gov. Cameron used to call it, ofthe
General and has agreed to acknowledge
the General as his political master and to
do his political bidding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-10-14
THE CANVASS

Rooms STATE DEM. Elk. COMMITTEE,
Alexandria, Va, Oct. IA. 'S5.
Hon. R. c. Marshall will speak at Charles
City Court Oct. Is, Dinwiddie Court 10, Sur
ry Court 81 and Gloucester, special, Is.
DR.. NJ. @. Holt will speak at Carrsvllle,
Isle of Wight, Oct 20, surry Court 81
Wakefield, Sussex, IS, and Brandon Church,
Prince George, 80.
Mr.. W. W. Berry will speak at Aspen
wall, Charlotte, Oct. 20.
The appointment of Hon. J. r. Tucker at
Prince George, special, is changed to Fri
day, Oct. 80.
He will speak at Claremont, Surry coun-
ty, Saturday, Oct. 81
Mr.. Glenn. r. Green will speak at Cor
louisville, Thursday, Oct. Is.
JNo. s. BARBOUR, Chairman.
w. W. SCOTT, Secretary.