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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29
How Men Die.

If we knew all the methods of ap
proach adopted by the enemy we are thu
better enabled to ward off the danger ant
postpone the moment when surrender be
comes inevitable. In many instances the
inherent strength of the body sufiices tc
enable 1t to oppose the tendency toward
death. Many however have lost these
forces to such an extent that there Is 1T
tie or no help. In other cases little pain
TO the weakened lungs will make all the
difference between sudden death and many
years Of useful life. Upon the first sym
ptoms Of = Cough, Cold or any trouble Of
the Throat or Lungs, give that old and
well known remedy-Boschee's German
Syrup, careful trial. It will prove what
thousands say OF 1t to be, the "benefac-
tor Of any home"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29
CORRESPONDENCE


The sclectman and treasurer have their
report all made up for the year ending
Feb. 27th, lsSs, from which we CLEAN the
following items; Valuation of real aud
personal estate. sl2i,723; amount of tax
assessed, s2732.l0, percentage, 10 l-2
mills expended fer schools, s727 10;
roads and bridges, S267 SO poor S33s %
town expenses, $500 81; paid on town
debt. S223 liabilities, $3.50 % resources,
S3Gso So liabilities over and above re.
sources. SlS0l2.
Several gentlemen from Watelville stop
ped at the North Pond House few day
last week and had general good time,
Harry Kilgore has lately bought a farm
of Amos Sawtellc of Norridgewock, OF
which, it is reported be gave house ant
S3l5
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29
Secretary Stanton and the
BattIeflags.

A story has been pushing about somewhat o
late that Secretary Stanton, while he was in pow
er, gave a number Of rebel battlefags that wes
in custody of the War Department back to thos,
from whom they have been captured. This is
pure falsehood Mr.. Stanton never did any
thing OF the kind. His mind is not constructe,
on that system. The truth now appears to bt
fully established that he committed some o
these flags to the keeping of the Union soldier,
who had captured them; and so far as his hon
ored memory is concerned, that is the whole o.
the matter.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

In the Peter Bennett robbery case at
Bangor the indicted parties were brought
In Thursday to plead and Foster pleaded
guilty much to the surprise of Whitney
end TO the people generally but not of
his counsel. Whitney pleaded not guilty.
His counsel withdrew from the case
some days ego ~ they could do nothing
with him and when he was arraigned he
asked that Mr.. Glllen one Of the coum d
In the Stain case should defend him.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

Mr.. Job Reynolds, of st. Adams, sixty
years of age, blocked out during the first
four days of February, fifty dozen shovel
handles. On February 10th, Mr.. Rey-
nolds and his son blocked out thirty doz-
en-. Considering the shortness of the
winter days, and that five or six dozen
handles day is a fair days work for one
man, this was big days work for two
men,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

The strength of gentlemen thus far
named for the Republicans nomination
for President aside from Mr.. Blaine
seems to be local. There is no concen-
tration upon any one, and the probability
Of concentration seems to be remote.
Unless Mr.. Blaine positively and perempt-
orily refuse to allow the use of his name
1t now seems more than probable that he
will be nominated.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

The London Echo, an English Ere,
Trade newspaper of large circulation, il
speaking of the progress the Democratic
party of this country is making in the d.
recton of Free Trade, says: 1T is now
seen that the party has resolved to sup
port the reduction Of the tariff. This is
good news for E0glaud, for it means an
increased wool, iron and steel trade"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29
Newspaper Decisions,

Any person who takes paper regular from
the ofice-whether directed to his name or anoth-
ers or whether he has subscribed or not-s respon-
sihlc for the payment.
a. II a person orders his paper discontinued, he
must pay all arrearages, or the publisher may CON
tinue to send It until payment is made, and collect
the whole amount, whether the paper is taken from
the office not.
The Courts have decided that refusing To take
newspapers and periodicals from the post office, OF
removing and leaving them uncalled for, is primd
fncie evidence of fraud.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29
Sofon.

High school in district No. 7, begun
Monday under the charge of Mr.. wilkins
of Fayctte, who has just closed "A term
at the village.
Town meeting next Monday,
John Bean has been laid up all winter
from the effects of rheumatism.
We regret to learn that James Ma
garaity who has been at the State Insane
Asylum for the past year, is not improv
ing as his friends hoped, and it is doubt
| full If he ever RECEIVERS.
S II. Goodwin was in town last Wed
nesday, the guest of Judge Boswell.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29
Brighton.

We understand that firm of L. ID. Lib
by & Son are soon to diss I've partners ip.
X, Libby talks of leaving town.
f. NJ. & +. G., Hayden arrived home
Thursday from the woods where they
have been at work the past winter, also
Charlie Decker. Drs. Adams and Strick-
land are quite busy. They have lately
held two consultations in Kingsbury.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

Leading prohbitionists are represented
to be chagrlnned that the st. Louis Con-
vention, Democratic, is to be held the
same day as the National Prohibition
Convention at Indianapolis. They think
give them little space in the newspaper
of the country
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

The Democratic National Committee
had hard job to locate the National con.
vention. 1t met in Washington and on
the 18th ballot fixed the place St. Louis,
Mo. and the time June 9th. The time
had been designated as July 8 before,
Resolutions of respect were passed by
the committee in memory of Hon. Ed
ward Wilson formerly member from
Maine
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

1t is stated that the Democratic Nation
al Committee voted to meet at Chicago
because of threat of political boycott
by union labor organizations of the party
that holds Its convention in the new audi
forum at Chicago, because the building
is being erected by non-union men,. The
democrats claim that this will give them
Chicago and the State of Illinois.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

Omar and William Clark are putting in a
new lumber mill at Carratunk village.
1t will contain Il rotary saw, clapboard,
shinglc and lathe machines aud "A palmer,
all new improved machinery. The rotary,
wheel, shafting, pnlleys etc are being
manufactured by W. f. Bacon of Skow-
hogan. g. A. Barnard is to have charge
of the erection of the building and put
ting in the machinery.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

The New York World correspondents
interview with Mr.. Blaine, an abstract of
which is given elsewhere, shows plainly
that Mr. Blaine is determined not to have
his name 90 before the Chicago conven-
ton. Other candidates are working their
booms as best they can. The name of
Chauncey NJ. Depew seems to meet with
the greatest favor in the State of New
York at this time.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29
Head of Navigation.

The Waterville Mail, which is thoroughly
alive to the interests of its promising young
city, publishes an article calling on Congress for
an appropriation to make the Kennebec river
na,igable from Augusta to Wateryille. This
anxiety to be at the head Of navigation speaks
well for the municipality that has just stepped
in at the foot Of the class of Kennebec cities.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

We notice Republican journal pub.
lshed in Western State advises the
selection of delegates to the national con
vention of men that are among the ablest
of the State. This is wise, Maine has
heretofore pursued this course and will
undoubtedly do SO this year as much may
depend upon it.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29
Reliable and Newsy.

Jhehheocc journal
That reliable and newsy paper,
the SOMERSET REPORTER, comes to
MS this week in an enlarged form. The
REPORTER Is live paper, conducted by
live and experienced journalists aud we are
glad to see this substantial proof that its
merits are appreciated by the reading
public. We wish the REPORTER long life
and Il full measure of success.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

The Daily Standard of Biddeford, is
sued its first number Monday the 9th
inst. 1t claims to be Democratic, through
and through and will probably I'LL the bill
If its first number is fair sample.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

On and after our third issue in March
the REPORTER will be issued Thursday of
of each week instead of Wednesday. We
have been contemplating this change for
some months, and think Thursday will ac'
commodate us better and onr readers as
we'll as Wednesday after they get ac-
customed to the change.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

When they desire to change their pos
office, subscribers will bear in mind, that
1t is necessary for them to give the post
office, to which the REPORTER is mailed,
as we'll as that to which they wish it
mailed
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

The Bangor Commercial is authority
for the statement that Col. Edwards does
not care for the nomination of Governor
again. The Commercials candidate is
Payson Tucker, but fears he will not ac-
rant
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

Friday, Clarence Whitney retracted his
plea of the day before at the Supreme
Court at Bangor and pleaded guilty to the
indictment found against him for the rob-
berry of Peter Bennett of Newport.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29
Reduced r ateS.

ItWIsItlTI J TIIT'T
Reduced insurance rates cause the citi-
zens of more than one Maine town to
congratulate themselves on their good
sense In voting for water works and i'm
proved fire eXtinguishing apparatus
Their experience ought to be valuable to
the inhabitants Of other towns who are
to vote on similar questions in week or
two
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

Shipbulding is likely to be brisk In
Bath the coming season, The tonnage
will be more than for 1886 and 1887 both
combined This will be good news for
the business of that city.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

1t is stated that Col. Charles b. Morton
Commissioner of Navigation, has more
to do with the distribution of Maine pat
ronage than any other Maine man not ex-
cepting William Henry Clifford.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

Two thousand deaths from small pox
occurred in Havana, Cuba, between May
and January last, and 10000 in other
parts of the island.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

The Maine Pathological s Dciety held
its annual meeting at Portland last week.
1t was very successful session continu-
ing for three DAYS.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

The Crown Prince of Germany is evil
IDENTIFY gradually failing, and cannot sur
vive many weeks at most. His physi
clans take unfavorable views of the case.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29
Third Congressional District.
Republican Convention.

The Republicans OF the Third Congressional Dis
trict of Maine, composed of the Counties OF Somcr
set Kennebec Hancock and Waldo, requested
TO send delegates to a convention 10 be held at tn,
Town Hall in Watcrville, on Wednesday the 2Stl
day of April A. y. 1883, at II &C ock A. NJ Tor The
purpose Of nominating a candidate for Representa-
tive to the 81 Congress Of the United States and
candidate for Presidential Elcctor. also To e'ect two
Delegates, and two Alternate Delegates To the Re
publican National Convention 10 be held at Chicago
Illinois. on June i9th 1883, and to select a District
Committee.
The basis Of representation will be as follows
Each City, Town and plantation will he entitled Il
one delegate and, for each rs votes cast for Coy
ernor Bodwell in 1886 additional delegate and
for fraction of 80 votes in excess rs votes, ar
additional delegate
February zsth., 1888.
l.. l.. WALTON. p.nubIic,u
WIN. PERKINS. B;strict
J. ID. HOPKINS. lcai,tao
|. o. Johnson. >
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

President Cleveland and wife have ju st
returned from trip through Florida and
North Carolina where they were received
with enthusiasm.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

Frank Mudgett is booked to succeed his
father In the Dexter post Office. Clifford,
Bass Brown ct ais. have agreed upon
him,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

The Portland papers raise the point
that really the object of the Democracy
supporting Neal Dow, is to bring the
Maine law into disrepute, and cause its
repeal as Gen. BOWS course as Mayor of
Portland did in 1855.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

A Young Mems Republican Club was perma-
nently organized al Rockland Monday night, at
the armory, by the choice of c. ID. Jones, Pres-
dent; James Dognahue, r. II. Burhnan, Vice
Presidents; f. X. Gould, Secretary. Great
enthusiasm was manifested. About seventy
five were present
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

The REPORTER is for sale each week,
at Bixby & Bucks, George Cushings and
w. p. Goodwin's & Cos, Skowhegan; at
Tea Store, South Norridge wock.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

A big blaze In New York city Tuesday
morning destroyed Union Square Theatre,
damaged the Star Theatre, and con
sumed other property. Loss e250 600.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

Judge Geo. H. Wilson of South Paris is
spoken of In connection with the Repub
licau nominee for Governor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

Leander Benner, formerly of Waldo
boro, Maine, was one of the victims of
the blizzard In Dakota.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

Senator Hawley does not want to be q
candidate for the Vice Presidency. He
prefers the Senate,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

We are Informed that the road in Smith
field, that was reported by our cores
pendent week before last, was broken
out in good shape soon after and has
since been kept open.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29
A Republican State Convention
Will be held in
Norombega Hall, Bangor,
Thurs. April Is '80 at II o'clock, a. m

For the purpose Of selecting two candidates for
Electors of President and Vice President of the
United States, and four delegates at large, and
four alternates to attend the National Convention,
to be held at Chicago, Illinois, ON Tuesday, June
10TH 1885, and transscting any other business that
may properly come before it.
The basis of representation will be as follows
Each city town and plantation will be entitled ia
one delegate and Tor each scventy-hve votes cast
tor the Republican candidate for Governor in 1854
an additional delegate, and for fraction OF iorts
votes in excess Of saventyhve votes. in additional
delegate
The State Committee will be in session in the re
cepton room of the Hall at nine O'Clock on thu
morning Of the Convention, for the purpose OF re
eevng the credentials OF delegates
All electors of Maine, without regard to past
political differences. who are in sympathy with the
Sentiments expressed in the call ni the Republican
National Committee for the Republican National
Convention, are cordially invited IT, unite with the
Republicans OF the State in Getting delegates IL
this Convention.
Per Order Republican State Committee
JOSEPH II. MANLEH, Chairman
WILLIS II. WING, Secretary.
Augusta, Maine, February ilth, 1855
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-02-29

z Z
ODE ED, that the SOMERSET REroFTEH, pub
lie newspaper printed at Skowhegan, in the County
OF Somerset be designated appointed, and made
the County Paper, in which hereafter all public no
tees are to be printed, until further order OF Court
l.. II. VEIN, Clerk
A true copy of order.
Attcst. l. IL. MFRR. Clcrk.
New-York tribune., 1888-04-15
TIED Up IN THE MEsHEs OF TIE LAT.

THE CURIOUS COMPLICATIONS THAT SURROUND
YOUNG COUPLE IN MISSOURI
Kansas City, April IA (specisl.-Judge Horton
OF the Kansas Supreme Court, yesterday rendered
decision In novel case. In 1885, Jesse McF ariand
was sentenced TO the pcnIteniary for term Of five
years for concubinage. He loved Joanna Green and
the love was returned, but JOannas mother objected
They went to the county but the girl being under
aSe, they could not procure a license They stayed
all night at a hotel but Mcfarland did not go near
Joarnas room. Next day they went to Carthage
No. and there the night spent at hotel but
they occupied separate rooms. A license was pro-
cured next day and they were married by person
who, they supposed, had authority TO perform the
ceemony. They thus showed their intent TO be pure
When they returned 10 Cherokee County, they lived
together as man ard wife but the mother-inlaw was
not satisfied with her defeat and on the advice Of
lawyers she had Mcfarland arrested for concu-
bInage. lie tried and sentenced TO FIVE years
term in the penlteDtiary. Owing to technical
intormality in the transcript Of the court records
the case was properly brought before the su-
preme Court but Judge Horton reviewed the testi-
mony, aud thereon issued his dctum which has no
weight against the decision OF the lower court. The
Judge decides that the marriage was awfulsin every
sense. The Will be at once brought before the
Board OF Pardons, and Mcfarland will undoubtedly be
set free.
But there will then arise a series of complications
which VIII be decidedly unpleasant for both man and
wife, The decree OF the lower still stands and
according to that decree they not man and wife.
the same offence yet II he aries other woman,
the Supreme Court says he is already married 10 Joanna
Green. II he should marry Joanna Mcfarland, now
that she IS OF lawful age, he would be committing
yet she cannot live with her husband, for the lower
Court says she Is concuone
New-York tribune., 1888-04-15
MORE ANNALS FOR BARyUrS SHOW

By the steamer Aner. which arrived yesterday Bar
mum and Bailey received another addition to their al
ready extensive collection Of wild beasts ana oruS ine
Is ~ tbe bridgeport fire were long since than
repsred but the European agents OF the show are sun
at work making purchases and no rare beast or bird Of
anv value for exhibition purposes can be found but hey
are authorized buy It BY the steamer AIler there
arrived four wolves tigers, two pumas three eop
o,as two namncoes two hyenaS emus and sacred
his Some monkeys and several ostriches are expect
od nv every steamer Mr.. Bailey says that from now
70 midsummer all kinds OF animals may be constantly eN
pected those already bought not oeihs ace'ins e
s,oa,as must be purchased supply the losses by
death The renageries are larger than ever before
,,A nrobability OF their being the largest on earta
New-York tribune., 1888-04-15
,f1Ss RAKERS EHENING oF READINGS.

Miss Amy Baker well-known teacher Of elocuton,
gave pleasant entertainment last night in the concert
room the Metropolitan Opera House Miss Baker has
pleasing voice Of good compass and uses 1t with ad
rirable effect She has good command Of pathos and
is not less successful humorous efforts. Her
lectlons last night Invitation TO Echo" The
Flight OF the PiceOus" The Women OF Mumbes Head"
LascaH The Flood and the Ark" and Women Of
Business In Lasca7 she proved fully equal TO is
irving demands delivery being spirited and forcefu
Miss Baker has also capital negro dialect which was
ausngly displayed in sketch given IN response 70 an
encore W. Borksen's tenor voice and correct style
were heard to advantage in the small The swedish
Quartet OF male voices also lent valuable assistance
Among those present Mr. and Ms. Nicholas Fish,
Mrs John Wlmeriing, Mr.. ana Mrs. Ethan Allen, Mr.
and Mrs Arthur j. Peabody the Misses Stebbins Mrs
Kin1icutt Mr and Mrs Bryce Gray j., MIS- Augustus
Field Miss Field Miss May FoOte. Mr. and Mrs James
Fwart Dr. and Mrs. Won Beyerhout Thompson Mrs
Whitney, MI and Mrs. Winthrop G. Ray Nj. aud Mrs.
Walter Cutting Mrs. Austin Corbin, Miss Cor0m Nh.
and Mrs Charles Stuart Dodge Miss Leary the Rev and
Mrs Gregory Lines, the Misses Galaudrt Mrs T. ,
Coward Mrs de Navarro, Mrs George Shea the Misses
sbea Mr. and Mrs Willard Z. Ward Mr. ana Mrs j.
H. Bostwick. Mrs. Van Auken, Mr.. and MS Ld"dfd
Kemevs MI and Mrs Arthur Berry, and MI ana Ms
l. Mcpherson.
New-York tribune., 1888-04-15
yR BIA1yES SUYSTROKE ~ 'SBVENTr-SIG.
-. rhn Washlnpton Post


Dr pope has been Mr.. Bla1ne's family physician
Co., tbe nast twenty years aud l. thoroughly quaIlhed
to speak of hs present condition
lie sald t iase Hs MH man of splendid constitution
~ the lime he lef here, and Was pei lectN iieo I'm
anv constitutional disease lis noFlIai " Weisi, 7nt
5,nrds The ouly disease that over troubled nm was
an occasonal attack of dyspepsia ana rheu gou
Vhrb affected his feet. Ills kdneyj near, anu @ a..
bis organs we're sound a boys. Mr. Blanc never
Ia 80 ,dnev disease. ! know that IL has b9ch
c,mmonlv rumofed that he has, but that y is& an.
/ IL Is given Out that nc - ~ ,,erv slnvy
could hardly be So IL IS disease GI very , siow
growth and the symptoms arc great thrst, ste''y
smaclation and the presence OF sugar IN INC uLno'
Nj Blaine lad non 9i me- P Pbo o'' - snifering
tram uervous deblflty. augmented, perhap-' by .
slight attack Of dyspepsia. cAused ly -1NcI No'A a.
a failure take sufficient exercise Ihe Doctor haN
ing given this diagnosis OF his present condition the
reporter referred to the famous sunstrOhe IN june
1876, and asked the doctor II he ATTENDED MI Blanc
% did" said he and am very glad Of this op-
porunlty TO set that matter right as ~ never seem.
Earning that Mr Blaine feigned sunstroke 10 create
svmpahy in his canvass for the Presidential nomlna-
ton. 1t was not strictly case OF siSrohe Dut heae M
.trke milder form OF gunstfnke anu Wis canseu ~
his tallne the advice of foolish friend and wear
ing heavy flannel on day when me lhermometer
80 s,ered 100 degrees. He fell on the church steps
t'yysconscious and remained In that condition until
Monday morning He was nsenslpie 10 palm ana the
pupls OF his eyes we're lnsenslbe to light Mon
day morning he regained CONSEQUENCES, but was un-
shia to sneak owing 10 Q refusal Of that part Of the
brain which is used in controlling the organs OF
speech 10 act II, ,.. -. 4.
unusual This wore OF during the day. however, and
he was able TO articulate by night. 80, you sec no
matter how much Mr.. Blame might have desired 70
deceive the public he couia not have fooeu MS pny
Tho doctor seemed to think the reports Of Mr;
Ialne's poor health were sent our ier R1.eaI R, ny
the fsctA