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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-08-02

SENATOR KESSA is said to have talked
N. President out of vstoiug the CIsrEs'
bur, government building appropriation
Whsl has become Of the Presldent's
Uami4Blo ohstinacyT
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-08-02
Enlnn,. sn1rrs.nr Nnmr,l.

WARRINGTON, D. O., July Sl.-ThO Pres.
ldent sent 10 the Senate to-day the noml.
nation o. Nathaniel II. X. Dawson, o.
Selma, Alabama, 10 be Commissioner ol
Education vice John Eaton, resigned,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-08-02

H.RrSoroS is supposed to be tired al
,saly Of serving under Churchill, Serves
him ripht for deserting Gladstone and con-
.niror TO defeat Home Rule.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-08-02
Your ObedIett BefVanf,

John IRRLANp, Governor Of fexaa."
The Governor has revoked tho commits
sion Of Joseph HofiBtetter as extradition
agent. The affair causes a great deal Of
excitement among the authorities and
Citizsns Of Austin. Governor Ireland says
that II the Federal Government does not
do something Texas will act in the matter.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-08-02

harmed runs, Brooklyn At PIIlBburgh 3.
First base on balls, Brooklyn 2; Pitts.
burgh 4. Left on bases, brooklyn 8 Pitts.
burSh 1. Total base hits, Brooklyn III
Pittsburgh 12, Two base hits, Phillips,
Smith, Burch, Terry, CLARK, BArkley 2,
Morris, Brown. Wild pitches, Toole Ii
Morris 2. Errors, Brooklyn 81 Pittsburgh
2, Umpire, Kelly.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-08-02

New YoRk, August 1.-The pittsburgh
team defeated the Brooklyns at Ridge.
wood to-day by safe batting at critical
points. Score:
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-25
County Clippings,

Mr.. Forrest J. Ward met with a serious
accident while at Mount Bigelow picking
bluebcrries Wednesday Of last weak. As
| he was descending the mountain with a
! heavy load Of blucberrieS he, to ease him
self dawn rough place, caught hold OF
| the limb Of leaning tree which broke
and fell upon him, striking him heavily
upon the back OF the head and knocking
him scnSelcss to the ground. Mr.. Will
hanson of Madison, and Mr.. Wyman,
the man with whom the party were board
ing, picked him up and helped him to the
house, some two miles distant
Mr., Joel Thompson of Pilot Knob,
Iowa, is visiting friends and relatives in
Arson and Embdcn. Mr.. Thompson is a
native of Embdcn and has been absent
some sixteen years. He is surprised at
the growth and prosperity of Madison.
Four years ago last spring he erected the
first building in Pilot Knob, on the Min
ncapols and st Louis railroad, The
town is now growing and prosperous
with good outlook for the future.
James Bunker, of hudson, Wis, is
spending IL few DAYS in Madison He is II
son of the late lchabod Bunker, and is
now visiting his native town for the first
time for thirty years.
The Pioneer wooden mill shut down,
Thursday night for repairs. 4 new wa
ter wheel and other machinery will be adj
died. 1t will start again in about ten
days.
ON Monday the 10th, the rear of the
drive passed the boom at Fairfield, and
the 18th, passed the falls, this being
something new in history as more time
usually ntervenes between the passing of
the boom and falls.
Mr.. French, of IIartland, who lost his
leg few weeks ago, is doing well and
will soon be out 1t was reported that he
would have To undergo second amputa-
ton but it was false. as there has never
been the least indication of such Il thing.
The Trustees of Eaton School have en-
ployed Herbert S Taylor of Fairfield,
Bowdoin, class of Sc, for the fall term.
The school will commence about Sept. LIST.
=. S. Lindsey the popular assistant of
the last year. will also have certain clas-
ses in the school LOTHIAN S. BiXby, an
old and respected citizen and uncle of
Hon. A, II Bixby of Skowhegan, died
suddenly at his residence Saturday.
Bates Post q a. r., of Norrdgewock
held campfire "Wednesday evening, in
which comrades from Russell Post, Show
hogan, participated. After the rations of
baked beans, bareback and coffee had been
conquered. short speeches, rectations
and music, contributed by the Cars, the
wife and son Harry of comradc n ckerson,
filled the time till ~ O'Clock when taps
were sounded This is the first occasion
of the sort ever held by this Post
The Madison BULLETIN says; During the
thunder shower on wednesday afternoon
of last week the Tightening struck in the
immediate vicinity of this village. Three
men at work In this Office were effected
by the shock, Mrs. Abbey WAS thrown
down while ut work In her house and u
number Of others felt the shock.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-25
Knights of Labor Meeting

Mr. G. II. Litchman. Of Marblchead
Mass lecturer Of the knights Of Labor
order. and District Ma>tcrworkman of a
district in Massachusetts, addressed a
large audience in Ceburn Hall Monday
evening last under lie auspices of skow-
hogan Assembly No iGoN II. Of L.
Ma>tcrworkman sawyer presided and
the audience CAV clo,c attention to the
entertaining adarc>, The lecturer gave
an exposition Of the pfneiples Of his or
der. condemned anarchy and law breaking
deprecated strikes. spoke strongly in ia
yor Of temperance, came down hard on
corporations aud cxtollrd cooperation to
the skies. Tn, re- WIS much Ia commend
in the address and much that MAS open TO
Just criticism The RrroKlEE did not
hear the whole address and makes no at
tempt to review H. Mr.. Iitehman has
the reputation of being one Of the best
speakers of the order yet he forgot 10 be
gentlcmanly long enough 10 call work
man who docs not sec fit to become a
member Of his order ''Scabo and immc-
dately made a 7't0si apology for so doing
by the explanation tha- the term has the
same significance a, the term "Shystcr
in the LEGAL and "Qaacka in the medical
profession. To our view it adds nothing
to TIM strength or dignity OF any cause
to apply 80 vile an epithct a. this to any
man.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-25
The Prohibition Convention


The prohibitioni>fs of Somerset who
thought il advisable to put in nomination
candidates for County officers. met at So
lon the 18th instant. The call under
which they met was very broad one en-
braeing. "All citizens without regard Ia
sex. who believe the prohibition OF the
hquor traffic to lac the greatest question
of the time and who are willing 10 scpa-
rate themselves entirely from bpih al the
old political parties and heartily support
the principles of the Prohibition Party,
and the day Vas a pleasant one There
were AZ persons present during the dellb-
/ crations of the meeting and the only bal
/ lot taken indicated - who took an active
part in the Convention. Mr.. Charles +.
Ball of Concord called the meeting 10
order who called \. 5. Burke. ESD of
bingham to the chair. After prayer by
5. + Emerson, of Madison, 5. y. Arnold
of skowhcgan and Mr.. Williams of No.
Anson were made Vice Presidents; S +.
Emerson of Madison and Mr. Perry of
Embden, secretaries. The nominees are
For Senator. William ParSon, Of New
Portland
County Attorney. c. Il. 7. Atwood.
Embden.
County Treasurer S F. Emerson Mad
ison.
Sheriff, 4. B. CHASE, Bingham.
Register Of Deeds, Samuel Woodman.
Cornyille
Commissioners, John y. Bunker, Mos
COW, Alfred +. Moore Madison.
c. 4. Ball. H. Is. Whipple, william
Parsons and S. f. Emerson were made a
committee on resolutions and they re-
ported the following which were adopted
1st We. rcvercntlv recognize the
supreme authority of Almighty God in all
| forms of government.
I'd. The manufacture. importation, and
sale of Intoxicating beverages is the
greatest curse of the age and ought to be
forever prohibited.
3D.. Prohibition to be absolutely effect
ual must be upheld by Il party uncondl-
tonally committed TO its enforcement.
ith In our government the right OF
suffrage should be granted alike to al
qualified for it, regardless Of sex
9Th We dcnounce in unmcasured term,
the unjust and false assertions of thos,
who are against Us, that we are in league
with either of the old parties or seek ii
any way to advance their interests
9Th. That VIC propose to put in nomi
nation for office only thorough and trict
temperance men who are in full sympathy
with our party and the grand cause il
represents.
It'll. We pledge our cordial and unitet
support to the nominees of this convcn
ton at the election in September
Mr. A. S Burke was made chairman o
the County Committee and he was in
structed 10 nominate the remainder of TIN
Committee which he did as follows.
l.. +. Maxwell, Pittshcld james Dcaly
Skowhcgan; William Parsons, New Port
land; \. Il. Moore, Madison; c. II. T
Atwood. Embdcn.
mass meeting was held in the after
} noon and was addressed by local speak
: 5. In the evening the meeting wa
held at Bingham.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-25
Notice Of Petition for DISCHARGE

STATE OF MAINE.
SOMERSET, IS. COURT OF INSOLVENCY
In the ease Of Eugene Waldron, Insovent
Debtor.
Notice ia hereby gwen that petition has, on
this 10Th day Ut August \. d. lSSG, been
presented 10 said Court Tor said County by
Eugene Waldrnn of SkoWhcgan In The Cuun
~ OF Somerset, pray that he may be decrccd IL
have iull discharge from all his debts pioNablc un
der the In>ovcnt Law of Maine, and upon
said petition, II il ordered by said Court THAI Il
he airing be had uponthc same before said Court al
the Probate Court Room in Skowhcgin in said
County of Somerset, an Tuesday the 14h dtt of
sept. a. d. 1856, at one O'Clock in the after
noon and that notice thereof he published in the
somerset Reporter newspaper published IN said
County of Somerset once week for Two sue
ccslve weeks, the last publication to be seven
days before the day Of hearing; and thai all credi
tors who have proved their debts, and other Der
sons Interested, may up ear Mt said place and
time. and show can-e, u any they have, why n
discharge should not be granted said debtor ne
cOrding to tIe prayer offuid petition.
Attest
$. II GOODWIN, Register OF said Court f1r
said County ii Somerset 2W33
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-25
The Great DefauIter.

Mr.. William Gray the Boston dcfaulting
mill treasurer committed suicide by shoot
inp. His body was found the 18th on
Blue hill near Boston. The public and
the directors Of the Indian Orchard and
Atlantic mills have been puzzled to know
both how Gray could make way with so
much money! and how it could be done
without discovery of the dcfalcatiuns
Grav's own explanation and the only one
given the directors when accused OF the
cmbcZZlement was that the money had
been sunk in building operations, but 1t
seems hardly probable that 50 much mon
cy could have been lost in such Il manner,
as the property could not have shrunk to
such an extent. Nothing can be learned
as to what disposition was made of the
money. hut the rumor of speculation is
believed to be unfoundcd While it is
true that Mr.. Gray did dahble to some cx,
tent in stocks, his operations, so FAR n
can be learned were not Of such char
actcr rs to cmbarrass him, and there ap.
pears to be more reason to believe that
his dealings have been profitable.
But the most astonishing part of the
story is that the expert who has been re-
CURED to examine the accounts every sin
months and has certified to their correct
| ness, confessed to the directors since the
defalcation became public, that he AM
the clerks had known of Gray'S specula
lions for years. He SAYS he understood
his duty to be, not to examine the treas
urcr's accounts but to see If those EN-
ployed by the treasurer were honest TN
directors were astoundcd at such an in
tcrpretation OF that officials duty ant
told him he was to examine the account
of all officials, from the highest To tn
lowest. The Gray case is the worst tina
ever occurred in New England, bccaus
he has been deliberately appropriatin
money for years. and had been able t
bull-dozc his clerks into silence, and /
make experts believe that it was not thei
business to report his errors but onl
those of his subordinates.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-25

/ CoRNvIILE-The Good Tcmplars of
/ Somerset County united in having a pic
mic at Hayden Lake last Saturday.
/ The Cornville Lodge was we'll repre-
scented, and assisted in the entertainment.
A poem was read by Mrs Carrie French
and Miss Alice Whittier gave n short re-
citation. They We're also fortunate in
having the assistance of Miss Muir of
Providence who sang a solo. 1t was IA
very enjoyable occasion especially to
strangers who paid their first visit to this
place on Saturday They seemed to find
all the attractions and good things neccSs-
airy for their enjoyment with one except
ion and strange to say that was icc-crcam.
We have never thought much about this
but why should we not have such IA luXu-
ry in land so beautifully supplied with
milk and whose lakes and rivers furnish
IN n concealed form, our New England
towns and cities with the Main(c) thing
necessary for its manufacture? We hope
this will be a timely suggestion to our
friend, Mr.. Hayden, rs we would not
wish others to reap the benefit which
would certainly be the result of this en-
terpriSc Two services were held at the
church on Sunday. Mr. Sowerby of
Skowhcgan OBLIGATED in the morning and
Mr.. Acterian of Athens in the afternoon.
....Thcrc are an unusual number of wish
tors in this vicinity. Mrs. Long of
Lynn and Mrs Burrill of Boston are the
guests of Mrs. Il. Whittier. Miss Emma
Morrill, and Miss Laura Baker are here
for few days. VI :. }. +. Palmer ard
son and Miss Annie Walker of Portland
are visiting Mrs. Mcdaniel. Fred Robin
son and wife are spending part of their
vacation at his home. Miss Marir and
Annie judkins have spent the last two
months here but return to Providence
very soon. Miss Della Mcdaniel and
Miss Iva Smith leave town next Friday to
attend the Normal School at Pennington.
Miss Ava Robinson is visiting her sister
in Watcrville.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-25
Fairfield Races

The races al Fairfield Friday aud sat
ur,lay are said to have been the best Of
the season in the State
Friday Frank llalc's Remember won
the , minute race, time IA; Col. Morrill, :
Pinned Knight. wonthc 2.37 race, best time
.23l. 4. X Yates Allen Rillin won the
stakes for two-year Odds; Saturday -
Haincs Fainter won the - purse. The
free for all race had nine starters and the
LIST money was divided bctweed 'iilerctl
Maid and Surprise $. a Nyc's Maud X.
made Il mile in 2.2jt.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-25

CAMBRIDGE, Mr.. Charles Il. Moore, of
this town, has bought the William Bailey
place, portion of it with the buildings
which will bring him nearer the village
and increase his business in his shop....
Miss Ida Leslie of HYDE Park, Mass, is
visiting ut j. b. Mitchell 80 Mrs. Rose
Hight with her grandson are visiting her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Clarke.
Elmer Cole is on visit to his old home,
Fred b. Clark is on the sick list....
Bailey 4 Bailey arrived home Saturday
from the Aroostook with drove of Ga
head of cattle. McssrS. Whitney 4
Ham sent away three loads of wagons
last week .... Mrs. II. Y. Whitney went
to the home of her parents at Lincoln, g..
Furbush the dry and fancy goods pcdlcr
was at the Island House over Sunday
with two of their carts heavily loaded
with goods. -. Teachers have been en-.
gagged to teach the winter schools as fol-
lows; Walter Ring, Dist. No. | Miss
Hattie Bailey, No. .; Mis-, Ella stafford,
No. 3; T Ernest Ham, No. / John p.
Mitchell, No. ,. All home talent except
Miss Stafford.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-25
STATE NEWS.

Mr. Lyford, II well known and re pccted
citizen of Dexter, and an enployc in the
Shaw tannery, sharpened his razor on Il
strap on which the men sharpened knives
before cutting hides, and on which was
arsenic. He then shaved himself, and
during the operation cut pimple on his
chin This was Sunday, August |. He
worked in the tannery until the following
l thursday when his face and neck began
to swell, and he was in SO much pain that
he was Obliged to 20 home. He was soon
confined to his bed and Saturday, August
7, he died in great agony, his body having
swclled to enormous proportions
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-25

The MAINE DEMOCRATS DEPENDENCE
The democratic party newspaper, the
combined property of General Plaisted
and Charles Morton, Thursday, claimed a
most thorough organization for the dem
ocratic party in the present campaign,
Like all the other democratic papers in
the State, however, no reference was
made to any campaign speakers But in
a conversation with Morton during the
day he remarked that 1--WE are to have the
help of Ex-Governor st. John and JOIN
b. Finch" thus indicating how much de
pendence the democrats are placing OF
the prohibitory party movement. -AuguS
Ia Dispatch to Boston Journal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-25

The building Of the Sebastacook and
Moosehcad railroad is progressing favor
ably. MesSrs. Mills 4 Allen have sub-con-
tracted part of the filling and cutting of
the Ilartland railroad. Mills & Allen will
build three miles on this end and some on
the other end; Bowden Bros, of orriug-
ton, have contracted to build about two
miles above and below the Iron Bridge Il
Mr.. Adams will build little over mile
this side of Bowtlen Bros. contract, and q
short section will be built by Ccphas Sal
ley Of North Arson. 1t is thought that
grading of the first three miles on tho
rittsficld end of the route will be compile
ted within thirty days from the time work
was commenced. The track will then b,
laid at the rate of about half a nile Il day
and gravel train will be but on and sub
ballast it, and by the time that section is
done the others will be ready for thai
work
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-25

\ young man at Cambridge, named Al
vim Cole, while moving last week, ran
into Il BUNDLES nest, and while trying to
eXterminate them, he ran backwards into
his scythc, and severed the cords above
the heel, one entirely and the other part-
ally.
Work on the dormitory for the Maine
Central Institute, pittstield, will probably
be commenced this week. This building
will supply long-fet need at this school.
A little party from North Anson visited
the Falls one day this week. While there
one of the ladies', Mrs. Locke, stepping
on n rock slipped and fell. The injuries
were in the chest resulting in Il slight
hemorrhage. A physician was consulted
before the party returned home, says the
Bulletin.
Six cars have been engaged at Arson
station to carry stock to the New Eng
land fair at Bangor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-25
YourJaw

with a chew of "Hdppy Thought"
Wave Line Plug Chewing Tobacco.
The best chew a man ever put into his
mouth. Does not crumble Is free from
sticks and stems Always moist. The
best tobacco in the world, Makes a good
smoke or chew. Sol everywhere. Give
it a trial. l0c. pieces.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-25

The Coroncrs verdict in the Somcrville
shooting case was, hat Joseph II. Inr-
ncr came to his death upon the fourth day
Of August, II. - lSsG. between six and
seven O'Clock in the afternoon Of the same
day at SomcrVillc, in the county of Lin
coin by a pistol Shot fired from forty
two calibrc pistol or revolver then and
there held in the hand of Chester Whitman
of said Somcrvllc which pistol the said
Chester Witham was then and there using
and handling with gross carclcssncSs.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-25
REPUBLICAN SPEAKERS
Republican County Nominees.

The Republicans named ut the County
Convention last week make an exception
ally strong ticket and no voter need hest
tate to give it his hearty support. Mr..
George Flint of Arson the candidate for
Senator is farmer man well and favor
ably known In this his native county with
which his every interest is identified and
will serve the County as senator faithfully
and well. +. f. Danforth Esq. of Skow-
hogan is young lawyer of ability and
high standing at Somerset County bar In
whom implicit confidence may be placed.
He will see to it that the laws are enforc-
ed and look well after the legal interests
of the State and County. Capt. Zenas
Vaughan of New Portland has served
very acceptably a. Sheriff for the two
wears past and will enter upon the duties
If the new term, if elected, of which
there is scarcely doubt, with the advan-
tagc of experience. Capt. Vaughan serv-
ed his Country during the war in the First
Maine Cavalry. Honorable membership
III tnlS regiment, one VI tiie 'ci5 pcnt ~
the L S. service, with four years service,
is sufficient guaranty of courage and ildcl
ity. Capt WIN. II. Emery of Fairfield
the nominee for Register of Deeds is
well known as the model postmaster OF
Fairfield lately rotated by Administration
to make room for Democrat. He Is {
disabled veteran, having served with dis
tinction In the 10Th Maine Volunteer.
from the organization of that regiment
until discharged by reason of disabilit,
resulting from severe wound receive,
in the battle of the Wilderness That the
important duties of Register of Deeds viii
be carefully and promptly performed by
Mr.. Emery is an assured fact. A ii
Chase of Lexington and Albert Leayitl
with the needs and wants Of the county
and well qualified to discharge the mpor'
tant duties of County Commissioners.
Mr.. George Cushing of Skowhegan is
well known to the people of Somerset
County as IL man of fine business qualilca-
lions and one whose word is as good rs
his bond. The finances of the county
will be safe in the hands of Mr. Cushing.
There is scarcely room for question about
the election of these men and no room
for question whatever if the Republicans
of Somerset take hold and work and vote
for the success of the ticket.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-25

THE TREATY WITH JAPAN.-lt is ex-
pected that the formal exchange of the
copies Of the extradtion treaty between
the United States and Japan will soon be
announced from Toxic, and that it's pro.
mitigation by the two governments will
take place Immediately thereafter. This
treaty WAS ratified by the United Stats
Senate on the 2lst of last June, but the
Senate made some minor amendments In
its text which rendered It necessary that
the document should be again submitted
70 ~ japan authorities. Information
he's been received that Japan accepts the
nnnndment
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-25

A DuENiMA.--What is going to be done
with that plank in the Maine democratic
platform, which condemns the River and
Harbor bill? And what shall be done
with that silver of the platform which
endorses President Cleveland who signed
the River and Harbor bills
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-25

Two gentlemen well acquainted with
the voters in Bingham have made care
full estimate of the strength of the
Prohibition Party in that town, the home
of the movement in this county, and
make out just that can with safety be
counted for the Prohibition party county
ticket.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-25

The course of the President on the
question of reform is destined to play m
important part in the Democratic Con
gressional districts this year. The larger
part of these districts either in action or
resolutions are decidedly adverse to Pres
idcnt Cleveland's civil service reform,
mild and specious as it is. The Demo-
Gratis of the country as iule wants none
of it In their of any kind.