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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-09-01

So NORRIDGEwoCK.- Gen. Swift OIL
Boston, lectured at the hall Friday even
ing on politics, and at the Grange Hal
Sunday evening on temperance. =. "A good
number from Old Point Lodge will attend
the District Lodge at Skowhegan Friday
THE corn shop starts Thursday.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-09-01

CANAAN.-Our correspondent writes :
The Republican meeting ON Saturday p.
M, addressed by Hon. S. l.. Millikcn,
was n success and well attended though
it was a fearfully hot day. r. b. Ba rctt,
| ESD. acted n chairman, and introduced
the speaker with few preliminary re-
marks and the Canaan brass band cnli-
ycned the occasion with excellent music,
for which the speaker heartily q anked
them. The proposed railroad from Burn
ham to Canaan was warmly advocated by
Mr.. Millikcu in closing his speech and
while here he gave his written ndorse-
ment to the citizens petition for mail
route from West littSllcld to Canaan
signed by many people in Canaan and by
| siXty-eight prominent men in 1ttsilcld
including the po~tmaSters of both Canaan
and PittSticld. This new mail route will
bring Us our mail eight hours earlier and
complete II stage conveyance from Skow-
hogan to PittStied for convenience of
travellers =. The much talked of rail road
meeting came off Saturday evening was
well attended and awakened much inter
est. T, b Barrett was chosen chairman
and called on Hon. Y. futile who
came forward and in an able convincing
speech of 30 minutes held the close at
tcntion of the audience in advocating the
proposed railroad he was followed by
John c. +. Powers in n concise logical
argument in favor of tn road but against
loaning the credit of the town except as
Il last resort Amos Stevens, Esq made
Il strong speech against loaning the cred
it of the town. Music by the band. V
X. futile, L, b. Barrett and George Wcy-
mouth were chosen IA committee to infcr-
view individuals and ncighboring towns
with n view of raising funds for the
road Next meeting is to be next Satur-
day evening and another Saturday oct.
I'd at 6 O'Clock p. m.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-09-01

THAT HACKING COUGH can be so
quickly cured by Shilohs Cure. We
guarantee it. Sold by II. w. Gushing
SLEEPLESS NIGHTS. made miserable
by that terrible cough. Shiloh's cure is
the remedy for you. sold by ii. W. Cush-
ing.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-09-01

There is every evidence that the De
mocracy is making the stillest kind of a
still hunt this year, and are uniting every
harmonic everything under the theory of
anything and everything to beat Republi-
cans. Our friends in Somerset comfy
should be on the a'ert and not "be caught
mapping"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-09-01

The Hallow9ll Register, which is not a
political paper, has this to say of Mr..
Bodwel as representative Of both tenn
pcrance and labor: Every reasonable
man will acknowledge the consistency Of
Mr.. Bodwell's position. He is both an
abstainer and prohibitionist, which can
be very easily shown; and is worthy
the support of all laboring men and the
most radical temperance men.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-09-01
:. Ex-Governor Arson p. Morrill,
ON III THIRD PRrY-IIIs LETTER 10
Hon. J. b. DN~CoMn.

SkoWnEGAN. Aug. % ls>6.
Hos \. L. MORRILL,.
DEAR sIR-For twenty years past the
temperance men OF Maine have regarded
you as the rusted leader who fought tie
battle for Prohibition to it, final victory
Some of them are now embarrassed rs
to the true line IF duty AMI they turn to
YOU for adSic" Without feeling this EN-
barrassmeut myself. submit some ques-
tons at the request and for tie benefit OF
others
First. l. there any substantial gain 10
he expected from the organization of an
independent Prohibition party in Maine:
Second Is it the duty of prohibitions
lists to stand hy the republ can party now
a. they did when You were it, actual and
recognized leader III the State
An early answer will be regarded n a
favor
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-09-01

SoLoN.-Our correspondent writes ;
The meteorological summary for the
month of August, at Scion is as follows .
Highest temperature Goth, 4Oa greatest
difference in twenty-four hours 23d, A i;
least difference in twenty four hours 18th,
o; prevailing winds southwest; total
rainfall 2 50 inches; number of days on
which 0.0l or more inches of rain fell, I;
number of days on which cloudiness av-
eraged or more on n scale of 10, u !;
thunder on the llth....lt is quite siCkly
here, and our doctors are very busy.
Lucy Hobart has been very sick. she is a
little better and her mother is on the
sick list now....Thc free high school
commenced Monday, with "a Students
there will be more next week 49,. There is
good deal Of interest manifested here in
the proposed bridge and think there is
not much doubt but what we shall get n
bridge across the river here, the survey
has been made below the ferry at point
known as the Lodges. Mrs Crawford
and little girl We're thrown from car
riage, last week, both were badly hurt,
DR.. Green was called.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-09-01
Maine Republican Nominations.
FOR GOVERNOR,
JOSEPH r. BODWELL,


OF HALLOwELL.
FOR REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS
First Disf6cf-THOMAS b. REED.
,rcord Disfricf-NELSON DINGIEf, JP.
third Dfsfyirf-SETH l. MILlkEN.
Fourth Disfyicf-CHARIE y. BOZ El-l-E.
COUNTY NOMINATIONS.
FOR SENATOR.
GEORGE FLYNT, of Arson.
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.
Eff. DANFORTH, OF SkOwhegan.
FOR SHERIFF.
ZENAS VAUGHAN, Of New Portland.
FOR REGISTER or DEEDS,
W. II. EMERY, Of Fairfield.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
A. II. CHASE, of Lexiongton III.
ALBERT J.EANII~T, of Athens.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
GEORGE CUSHING, of Skowhegan
ron REPRESENTATIVE To THE LEGISLATURE
C.. A. HARRINGTON of Sorridgewook.
II. II MARBLE of Harmony.
IOIIN NJ. STAFFORD of Lexington.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-09-01

The Brocton labor troubles are still I'M
settled. Western boycotted brewers
threaten to discharge all knights of Labor
employed by them unless the boycott is
removed. This means the dismissal of
1000 men in Milwaukee. The two mem
bers of the Massachusetts, board of arbi-
tration have chosen Chas IL. Walcott, of
Concord. as tie third man.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-09-01

The delight with which the Portland
Argus hailed the false rumor that Mr..
Blaine would not speak during this cam
paign is changed to frantic bowls of de
spair at the splendid hght he is making
The string Of abominable falsehoods
about his meetings which 1T peddles out
to its unsuspecting readers must make
those democrats who know the facts
heartily ashamed of it. \ campaign of
facts and common sense has nothing TO
fear from campaign of noise. - Bidde
f0rd journal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-09-01

, WILL YOU SUFFER with dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint? Shllohs Vitaliznr 10
guaranteed to cure you. Sold hv II w
Gushing ~ IL W.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-09-01

The success of Prohibition under the republic
can party rule has been wonderful, not to say
marvellous. Only those who can remember the
extent Of mtemperance when Prohibition was
introduced i'll this State by the enactment Of the
Maine law can have any idea Of the vastness Of
the work that has been done and the good that
has been effected.
TO your first question answer with cmpha-
sis. no gain substantial or temporary can fea-
sonaby be expected from the organization Of an
Independent Prohibition party. But on the
contrary such movement promises evil and
that only TO the temperance cause.
TO your second inquiry remark that as an
carly pruhibitionist, feel it lay duty and great
est pleasure to stand by the republican party be
cruise it has stood by Prohibition for thirty years
in the most praiseworthy manner, and brought
70 our people the blessings well described by
Gen. Dyw. We must stand by the repub
lcan party. 1t is our party We organized it..
For thirty years have been heard i'll its coun-
ellis, have dirccted its 0ctiOH and measures.
Many Of MS have spent the best years of our
lives in building up this party, and dedieating
il to Temperance and Freedom and other good
works. The proposition to abandon this party
and organize an "independent Prohibition par
ty," appears to me scheme of madness and
folly to he dcplorcd by every friend Of Prohibi-
ton i'll the land.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-09-01

Commissioners Notice.

The Undersigned Commissioners appointed
by the Judge of Probate tor Somerset County
to receive and examine the claims OF the cred
tors against tho estate of Noah II. Weston late
ofNOrridgewock deceased represented inHolNent
give notice that six months from the 10th day
of August 1886, are allowed for said creditors to
present and prove their claims, and that they
will be In session for the purpose Of receiving
said claims and proof, ut the Office of Edward
Lowe, in Norridgewock, at one o'clock in the
afternoon Of each day, on the 18th day OF Sep
TENDER, and on the 10th day Of February next.
August 2lst, 1886.
LORING b. JONES, 1.,.;onor.
PLUMMER II. BUTLER, 0oiiiiii's'o'ei
3w35s
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-09-01
Very respectfully
ltITTIIITN
Your ubedient servant,
JAMES Is DASCOMB

AtGt STA Aug. =, lNNh.
Dear ~ Your favor Of the 23d inst, in
which YOU kindly ask my views on political top
les NOW asitatiug the public mind, Is received.
Although somewhat retired from active political
work. can but witness with deep concern the
effort that Is being made to organize "A third par
" in tins Ststc, o>tcusiby in the interest Of the
great eause Of Prohibition. but which must IN
cyitabls impure that cause whether 50 intended
or not, according To the extent that that move
ment acquires prominence and strength, BY
weakening tue republican organization. How
an intelligent temperance man, a member OF the
republican party, can hope 10 advance the cause
IT Prohibition by throwing the State into the
hands Of the democratic party, Ito which the
movement obviously tcudsl, that constant, IN
,eterate enemy Of Prohibition. is problem ]
caunor solve. The republican party Of Maine
is, and has been for more than quarter Of a
century, the true and unfailing friend Of Pruhi
biton Every line Of prohbtory law now on
the statute book Of this State has been put there
by the republican party, usually against the
fierce opposition Of the democratic party.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-09-01

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29'S3' i'h 1s,w.ELs., 1884, 1884, 81 81 &c q,
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-09-01
REPUBLICAN SPEAKERS.
In SOMERSET COUNTY.

Hon J. O. Blaine and Gen. VIM Gibson
skowhegan. Friday Afternoon Sept J
HON. WIN. r FRYE.
North Arson, Monday Afternoon, Sep. 8
HON. A, w, TENNEY. OF New York.
So Norridgewock. -. Tuesday Evening, Sept. 9TH
SOLON CHASE, Esq.
Detroit.............M Monday Evening, Sept 9th
cambridge. Tuesday Evening, Sept 7,h
irighton,. Wednesday Evening, Sept. Sth
bingham, ............Thursday Evening, Sept 9th
soon,. FRIDAY, Evening" sept Ioth
Mercer. Saturday Afternoon, Sept iIth
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-09-01

real ESTATE TRANsFERs-The follow
ing are the real estate transfers which
have been recorded in this county the
past week.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-10-14
A Bride's Tragic Tate.

HoUsToN, No., Oct. 13.-The most mys
FERROUS and diabolical crime ever perpe
trated in southern Missouri was commit
ted on Big Creek, six miles east of this
city, last Friday morning. On that
morning, st three o'clock, Mrs. Ella vii.
liams, the bride of Rolfe Williams, was
lying asleep by the side Of her husband
when some unknown person entered the
bedroom, placed pistol against her FORE
head, and sent bullet through her brain.
The report OF the revolver awakened VIII
liams, but he had been i'll for some time
and was una BILE to pursue the murderer.
Two men sleeping in an adjoining room
were also awakened, ami hey immediate
ly went to the room alter procuring q
light. Az they entered most revolving
scene met their eyes.
The young bride lay motionless upon
the bed, blood streaming from her fore
head, and her br aims protruding from the
wound. The bullet had entered Just
above the right eye, and that organ had
been forced from its socket, and was
hanging ny chord upon her cheek. The
men immediately made a search for the
murderer but could not find any trace OF
him, and he is stu at large. No possible
motive could be assigned for the deed.
except that some disappointed former
lover of the bride took this means of re-
venge. Mrs. Williams before her mar
rage was the belle of tine county, and
bore an irreproachable character. The
couple, who were children of wealthy and
respected farmers, had been married but
two months.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-10-14

The Temperance Reform party will
hold . grand ratification meeting in the
Institute Hall, on Saturday night, be-
ginning ut 8 O'Clock. The Orera House
would have bssn engaged had 1t no,
previously been secured by others,
Among the prominent speakers an.
I ounced are: Major Il. T. Scott OF Gam.
con, N. j., who Is now speaking in the
New jersey prohibition campaisp; L
ID. Vail Of Philadelphia, attorney fol
the Law and Order Society, and CAndi
dates Hofftcker and Cooper.
The Women's Christian Temperance
Union aud the Red Ribbon Association
Jointly have secured the Opera Houss
for n meeting Sunday afternoon next Al
$50 O'Clock. which will be addressed BY
Lewis ID. Vail Of Philadelphia.
The W. q. T. U. and the r r. Asso
citation have also engaged Col. George
W. Balm, known as the silver -topRued
orator Of Kentucky, 10 deliver thre.
lectures In this city on October 10, 81
and 81. The topics are not yet named
The Lincoln (lllinois) Daily Sentinel
in referring TO lecture delivered II
that city, says:
George W. Balm gave his lecture
A Journey TO the Golden Gate las
evening. Any attempt TO describe thi
wonderful lecture would be useless. Ii
humor, II IL better than Mark Twain III
oratory, 1t equals Wendell Phillips, an,
in poetic description surpAsses any
thing we ever listened to. The larg
audier &c went away sorry for all VIA
did not hear It,"
The Temperance Reform party will
hold meeting this (rhureday) even
ing in the tent, corner of jackson an
Linden streets. Rev. o. g. Budding
ton will address the meeting, alto Rev
William l.. White IL he 10 able.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-10-14

On Saturday night Pat Rooney and
his inimitable company will appear ct
the Opera House in n new farcical
comedy entitled "Pa.'s Wardrobe"
This play Is lively In character, has a
reason ably connected plot, and contains
fun enough TO keep the audience con
yulsed with laughter from the com
mencement TO the close.
Monday aud Tuesday evening the
ce' ebrated Carleton Opera Company
will appear in the charming opera
"Nanon; or, the Hostess OF the Golden
Lamb" This optra 10 bright and
sprightly and filled with fine dramatic
situations, in which the comedy ele.
ment strongly preponderates. The com
pany Is one of the best and strongest In
existence, and the opera will be pro-
duced with the magnificent and hand
rome scenery and costumes used at the
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia,
The sale Of seats commenced NJ Thomas
this morning, and as the indications
are that the attendance will be large
those who wish TO be sure Of hearing
this company should lose no time IL
securing their PRESERVES.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-10-14
A HOeae Thief TOileff.

About 100 O'Clock yesterday morn.
ing on GERS Sbields.and Brickel report ted
to Sergeant Money Mt Fourth and Mon.
roe streets, and the first named started
Immediately afterwards to patrol his
beat, while the Sergeant, who bad some
instructions to give Officer Brickel, de
taiDed him for q few minutes on the cor
ner. When Shields reached Carpe n ter
street he heard q horse coming ut q
rapid rate, and upon finding that he
was ridden by q mau called to him to
stop. Instead of complying with the
order the fellow rode off as fast as the
horse could 40, and the officer hurried
to Fourth and Monroe streets and In
formed,the Sergeant and Officer Brickel
who started in pursuit., but the fellow
soon distanced them. The Sergeant
then procured team ard started ou
the Lancaster pike and found the horse
which had been turned loose Abou
three or four miles from this city. 1
WAS after wards aacertaiDed that be be
loneed to man named Spicer.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-10-14
THIRD EDITION.


The finest presentation Of comic opera
ever witnessed In this city was given At
the Academy Of Music last evening BY the
McCaull Opera Company, before large,
but very select audience. The opera Sc
1ected for the occasion was "Falka," and
the very excellent tmanner In which 1t
WAS produced makes 1t the hit OF the
season. The company brought their own
magnificent scenery and costumes, which
were unusually fine and attractive. The
dramatic action of the entire company
was perfect III every respect, and the
score of the opera was given In Q fault
ness manner. The character Of Falka
WAS sustained by Miss Bertha Ricci, and
her rendition of "Your Life 1t Seems"
and can Even Tide" was highly ap.
preciated by the audience, and encores
demanded Bolelas, the brigand chief,
and his sister, Edwige, were represented
by Mr.. and Mrs. Gaillard and their Duet
"With Tear in Our Eye," was one OF
the gems of the evening. All Of the
remaining characters were presented In
manner which stamps every member OF
the company as q finished artist. ana
caused the entire three acts to run through
very smoothly.
This evening the company will appeal
for the last time, and present "The Blacl
Hussar," which Is said to be be full,
equal to that given last evening. Thee
performances are under the persona
supervision pf Colonel McCaull, and tn
company established reputation in thi
city last evening, which will make 1t
matter of regret If they should not retur
at an early day.
Tomorrow night MIR. W. j. Scanla
will appear in the Irish comedy "shan'
Na-Lswn," in which he will sing many
his old, and all of his latest songs. These
with his unrivaled acting, have given hir
world wide reputation as the fnei
Irish comedian now before the public.
Monday and Tuesday nights, Bartle
Campbell's new spectacular drama"Clio
will be presented by first-class company
with all the magnificent scenic effect
which have made 1t such q grand tucces
wherever II has been produced.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-10-14
Horae Killed At newark.

Mr.. Armstrong, who resides near
Fair Hill, Md, sent man on Wednes.
day afternoon with pair of horses at
tachsd to q wagon, to Newark, In order
TO procure 8 load of phosphate from
Theodore Armstrong, who is engaged
in selling said article. At the College
Crossing Of the tracks of the q. u P
Railroad the driver noticed the ap-
proach Of the cars, and hastily drew his
horses to one side, but he was too late
In doing so, rs the locomotive struck
one Of the horses, tore him loose from
the harness and hurled him several feet
from the track, killing him instantly,
while the other horse, man and wagon
escaped uninjured. The train did no,
stop, but went laundering along as II
nothing had happened. The crossing
ID very dangerous one, and pre-
cautions should be taken to render Il
safer at an early day.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-10-14

Yovdsrly Re-sisotssl.

RICHMOND, w., Oct. l3--The Gen.
eral Assembly Of the knights Of Labor
spent the day In the election of officers.
Mr.. Poyderly, the general master
workman, and Mr.. Grifiith, the general
foreman, were reelected before the
morning session CLOSED. This was done
under 8 sus pension OF the rules. Mr..
Powderly and the other officers elected
will hold their places until 1888. At
the evening session the once OF score
sary treasurer was sbollshed, and the
Assembly made two offices and elected
Frederick Turner, of Pennsylvania.
general treasurer, and q. H. Lttchman,
OF Masssch usetts, general secretary.
The evening was spent In ballotinR
for members OF the executive board.
The following names are on the list fol
the committee: J. W. Hays T. b
Barry, W. II. Bailey, T. b. MCGUIRE,
Thomas O'Reilly, j. Il. Buchanan, W
b. Mullen, Ira B. Ailesworth and John
Howe. The executive board will con-
sist OF seven members.
A Massachusetts, delegate says 70.
night that the negro lsborer OF the
South must be elevated, or tho whitt
lAborcr OF the North must be lowered
and he says that is what Mr.. Powderiy
means In his letter. A days work, they
contend, must be paid for, whether
done by white hands or black.
The negroes Of Virginia take kindly
TO the advances OF the Knights, and in
. few years . large majority Of them
will belong TO the order. The whites OF
the South will not be 30 hasty to join
the order for time, as the Democratic
press 10 bent on placing the organiza-
tion In opposition 70 the Democratic
party Of the South.
The oolored delegates to the General
Assembly conferred with Mr.. Powderly
to- night ut Ford's Hotel on the ntereets
Of the colored lsborers In the South. 1t
10 said that Mr.. Powderly advised the
colored men TO ests blish bureau of In
formati for the dissemination Of news
OF interest 70 them.
The Southern delegates had meeting
tonight and Mr.. Powderly was with
them. They are angry because Of his
views on the color question and speak
OF seeding from ths order and forming
Southern order which shall suit the
views of the Southern white laborer
What the meeting did has not been
made known, but that there 10 an IRE
concilable contiic. between the delegate,
from the Eorth and South is apparent
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-10-14

The State Department Yesterday receiv-
ed further advices regarding the action of
the Canadian authorities In hauling down
the American flag on the schooner Marion
Grimes. 1.-THE facts as officially stated
are that the anniversary OF the birthday
of the captain of the Grimes occurred
while his vessel was N custody OF the
Canadian officials, and he celebrated that
event by hosting the American flag over
his vessel. The Canadian customs off GERS
have confessed that a mistake was made
in sum marty lowering the colors, and
have EXPIRE ssed regret at the occurrence,
and, as the Grimes has been released, nc
further notice IS likely to be taken of the
case by the Department of State"
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1886-10-14
WhoSays So2 We Say So
Nuf Sed.

That our $500 Shoes in
Button Balls and Congress
are genuine hand-sewed,
both in welt and fair stitch,
and is the only genuine
hand-sewed Shoe ever put
on the market at the above
price to the consumer. We
also have a $500 Shoe,
which is a fair representa-,
ton of our So SO Shoe; the
only difference being that
the $500 Shoe is machine
sewed instead of hand
sewed. Call and examine
these Shoes and Save One
Dollar on each pair Of
Shoes.
Also a full line of K. @
L. Shoes in stock. At