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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-11-22
Nominations by the Governor

Governor Marble has made the follow
ing nominations
Justices of the Peace and Quorum
Mark ID. Ames, South Thomaston james
d. Bartlett, Montville: Alexander A.
Beaton, ROCkland; James X. Cunningham
Richmond; Oliver b. ClaSpn. Gardiner !;
Herbert II. Davidson. Augusta; Albert b.
Erskine, Alma; NJ =. Frank, Portland
Edward +. Goodwin, Skowhegan Henry
H. Crap. Millbrdgc; O. G.. Hall, Water
Vile; Geo. B. llussy, Caribou; Josiah W.
Harmon, Oldtown Chas Hamin. Ban
gor, b W. llewes. Danforth: II. NJ.
Longfellow. Beddington: VIM. +. MaXcy.
Gardiner; Leroy 7. Carlton. Winthrop
L. B. Marded, Neazie; Sewall Pettineill.
Wayne; Thomas Putnam, Houiton
James c. Scott, Greenbu>h; John \ .
Waterman. Jr., Gorham; Liberty Wether-
bee, Hcamon.
Trial Ju>tces-DenniS NJ Potter.
Washhurn; James Archibald, Hpulton &;
John Ever, Winthrop Morrell W. Hall
Dover; James 4. Craft Topstield; Stan
ley d. Gray Brooksvile.
Notary Publics MILFORD &. Chapman
Portland; Chas. =. FeSseuden, Portland {;
John A, Peters, Jr., Ellsworth Elmer p.
Spoiiord, Deer Isle; L. c. Ambrose, Bux-
ton.
Dedimus Justices-A. B. Lougfellow,
Palermo; B. w. Hewes, Danforth.
Fish and Game WardeuS-Joseph A.
Marden, Belfast; W. A. button. Park
man
Inspector of Lime and Lime Casks
Thos A. Newbert, Thomaston,
Commissioner to take Dispositions and
Disclosures of Trustees-Hattie NJ. Burr.
Bangor.
Warden of State PriSon-Col. S. II.
Allen.
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Gen. Harrison and the Wlne-cup.

The following clipped from The Ma
tionai Temperance Advocate whose edi-
.or ~ the way ! not Republican, but
3 voter in Prohi1itory party indicates
something Of the character of the man
who : the Republican candidate for Pres
dent
The following story Is told Of Gen
Harrison. 10 connection with a public
dinner given him on one occasion
" the close Of the dinner one of the
Gentlemen drank hi health, The Gen
raj pledged hi> toast by drinking water.
Another gentleman offered a toast. aud
said General will you not favor me by
-aking glass Of wine: The General. in
very gentleman way, begged to be ex-
z7>ea. He was again urged to join in a
-39>> = wine. Tbs Wa too much He
- from lis seat aud said in the most
te5 manner
Gentlemen. have twice refu>-d 70
a4rtIeipatr # the wiue-cup. | hope nat
NJ ae sufficient. Though you prsss the
natter ever 50 much not drop shall Ass
ny Fps made resolve when started
IN iife that would avoid strong drink.
That VOW ! have never broken. an
aue of class Of seventeen young men
Who graduated together. The other six
teen members of nv class now I'LL drunk
ards graves. and all from the penicious
Aahit of wine drinking l owe all my
health, my happiness. and prosperity To
that resolution. Would you urge NE to
freak il now
The same paper states editorally that
the candidate for President,
Hon. Levi ?. Norton man of high
standing and good reputation in business
and social circles, is on record a. favor
M HE + publican Anti-saloon move
mint
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-11-22

Three Youn2 lad'e- u = j. k9oert--
-pn. II Nv York city and ,"D -l.tef-
named B1rke u Philadelaia mo AaFe
been making Sketches u the ,eal'ifui
autumnal scenery IN tas Gat-ki.-, for a
Iay OF t"6. TOOK a "a.k through pr
ton II ne stony Cow They lad Al
experience nat they eaa AK about ana
Try - depist 1ppn canYa- f5r -pme TIM
% come Whle rp.llns a.on2 kicking
the thiek bed Of .eass- "I.a tne.r feet
one 81 them VINO lad PICKED up -t9a'
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w alter Rights.

Tae Legal Adviser gives ~ il. reader.
SOM Information respecting ~atef rights.
winch has been i -91rcr pf great trouble
and much litigation. Il j. a general prin-
ciple saws the writer, that every owner
Of land upon natural stream II @ap-r
las a right to list the water for any
reasonable purpose not Inconsistent with
Il similar right III the owners 81 TIE land
ab99e below and opposite him. lie may
take the water 70 supply hi. dwelling -
irrigate his land u t. qucuch tn thirst
Of his cattle. 10 list il for manufacturing
purposes, such a the supplying II -u-am
boiler, or the running Of water ahse,- or
other hydraulic work.. ~ long a. -usa
u.r does not >en-ibly and iujurign-iY af-
feet lis volume. But this h. mn priv
ilrge running with Tire land. tot a prop
cry in the water it-clf
Where the stream j. small AL does
not supply water more than sufficient ~
answer the wants Of the different proprie-
tors living on the stream, none Of the
proprietnrs can Use the water for either
irrigation or manufacturing hut for DO
meStic purposes aud watering stock one
proprietor will be justified in consuming
all the water.
Twenty years Use adYer~e - the right
Of another will give the person 80 using
the stream the right to continue the use
regardless 0t the others rights
And a. TO the division Of water. every
Que who owns land situated upon
stream has the following rights
/ To the natural h1w Of the stream.
, That it shall continue to run in hf>
accustomed channels
}. That it shall flow on his land in it,
Usual quantity, natural place aud usual
height.
!. That it shall fow of hi- land upon
the land Of his neighbor below. in accn--
toned place and at its usual levi
Ihese rights he has a an accident To
the property in his land, and he cannot be
deprived Of it by grant or description.
+ any one shall make any change in the
natural flow OF a stream. to the material
injury Of any owner situated upon it, or
BY any Interference shall prevent the
stream from flowing "a it was wont to
How he * responsible for the damage he
may occasion These right~ are subject
to the privilege Of each one to make
reasonable Use of the water upon his own
land while it i passing along the same.
1t matters not what the source Of the
water may be whether it be backwater or
the tlowage of the same, or the want Of
another stream. Still the diversion Of a
stream may be made by any one If it be
returned to its natural channel before 1t
leaves his premises
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-11-22
How to OIL Harness

The following sensible directions are
given in an exchange. Take the harness
apart, wherever il can be uuhuekled give
each strap good wash, using iukewarm
water with little washing soda in It.
Scrub well with ScruAhing brush and
be sure that YOU get all the grease and
dirt Oft Work well in the hands until
soft and plant, for it j. no use to apply
oil on dry horny leather-it will never
become soft. After this has been done
hang in a room where they will not dry
too rrpidly, until about three parts dry.
Then apply plentifully on both sides pure
cod oil--this has more body and lasting
quality than any other grease for leather
tanned with bark. Besides. Il YOU use
ueats-foot oil. rats and mice W Il eat your
harness. while that CREASED with cod oil
they will not touch. After giving a good
coat Of oil, hang mp until dry. Then 60
over them again with the oil, giving but a
light coat of it this time. After tina,
dries in, wipe off with dry. coarse cloth.
For common work harnesses nothing
more is needed, but for carriage harness
90 over with A sponge and CASTLE soap
and wipe with dry chamoi;, skin, aut
you may depend upon it there will be nc
black to rub off on Your hands.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-11-22
Ercifelneuf In IPrHS

Great cxcitcmen, has been caused in the vicin.
ity OF Paris. Tex, by the remarkable recovery OF
Mr.. J. T.. Corley, who was 50 helpless he could
not turn in bed, OF raise his head; everybody
said he was diving of Consumption. ! trial hot
lie Of DR.. Kings New Discovery was sent him.
Finding relief he bought large bottle and box
Of Dr. Kings New Life Pills by the time he had
taken two hoNos Of Pills and two batles Of The
Discovery, he Was we'll aud had gained IA de'h
thirty -sis pounds.
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20 sp"'rH ~ I'D ~ senator Wia5 j at
sazs-a4ry'N - = '''''' nm -
Iae discussion d this subject seean- to
41Ite appropriate ~ the occas lion.
'Hraap7 the highest honor we can p to
.ae founders Of our government i - ac-
1ept Win profound gratitude the less
- which under God, they have tram
III ~ u- and TO face with manly
saarage aud patriotic determination
"tabsFer problems remain 10 be solved.
among these problems none are 50 grave
and pressing and none threaten csnss-
41enees - disastrous to all that j. most
-tered 10 our Institutions, a. are solved
q tne American saloon system. In lie
Fde keep Of II malign influence it
touches and threatens the very warp
and "oyf Of our s9claa political, and in
34-.ri4I organisms
H." % curtail and anally destroy this
Ell : the great problem Of the hour It's
-s.9'i9n stand uext on the worlds calen-
Jar y progress l. ha- been called for
"a and icann9t 1e dismissed or p5-t-
pond The aeon has boldly entered
p9iitls- aud j, aa- come ~ .taY NH
faa44I-hcd Or victorious
Briefly stated lie question IT. Sls he
.l4a5r power win : dire and dea1i. n
JeUre rute and ruin or shall u i NJ
10y DESTROYED,
IT,. uaI.pn rg,ger ta. or.,,,fl..I and
e-.4,.-I r. min, t.. f,- the car.,5l,
+ "a raised H. .5sars..., esg and ar..
s=1aal nat ne -, ~ r1r So
.agIa5es 70 and !. tae-esy t.r.n4 m.
..1e.a.sr.5,irI. in = ~ ~ 1a.tra,t#.,n
All s4s-b shall elH#,.as.fy ,.,t.t, r.
M ba. Therefore M ~ ~ -
aa-t - me-, Political pa-.'.. car n5
=aager 8odge +, T - WoY.d PIT
items must AK. ,i3e on.-uiy for ar
.aloar - IL. r''.,f#.a. -
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A Less son

Their. guess taat WI do" sad
John IA lie took >hoyieful Of ashes out
Of the stove. The pan isn't empty. but
it near enough; nobody will see il.
If ! can get the store swept in about
i've minutes. can iiui>A Tire story in thu
Fre>ide Companion before anyone
comes. Tie store was swept,yery much
a. the stove had been cleaned. The open
space presented good appearance. bat
ont Of the way corners and underneath
boxes and barrels told a different story.
However John said II was good enough,
The story wa finished and the paper
hidden ont Of sight before he clerks ar
rived. Then Mr.. Wills. the propr etar.
came in. hade them a. good morning
glanced around the store and went into
the private Office. Presently he called
John: Here take these letters to the
Office a. soon a. you can. They will be
lust in time for the nine O'Clock mail.
Come right back" John hurried 10 the
office "a he had been hidden. but having
deposited the letters safely saw no more
reason for haste. Indeed he even il
obliged in game Of marbles before r.
turning to his work. When he entered
the store again. Mr. Willis made no com
ment on his tardine>~, hat remarked,
Well. John, I've almost learned my le>-
son"
John stared What lesson, sir
Why the one you've been teaching me
lately"
John was more pDzzlel than ever and
all day long wondered what lesson he
could possibly teach Mr. Willis
The next morning Johns work Wa
done a. speedily and no better than thu
day before.
Mr.. VIII, came before the clerks and
sent John out on an errand. While he
was gone. the gentleman with a quiet
smile began to investigate the corners
that John thought nobody wolii see.
When he returned Mr.. Wills said John
told Won yesterday that had almost
learned my lesson. To-day | know il
thoroughly. Would You like to hear it,
Yes. sir
You have been teaching me how well
could get along without YOU. | thought
the stove needed cleaning and the store
sweeping every morning. hut it seems
they don't So shall not need You any
longer this week. -Hrsl.lass.
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Rucki.n's truicu Sabre.

rME Rksr S,Lyg in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt kheum, Fever Sores
letter, chapped Hands, CL,lblains, Corns and
all skin Eruptions, and positise, cures Piles or
NO pay required. 1t is guaranteed To give per
feet satisfaction OF money refunded. Price .
cents per boa. For sale b, Hofatio W. Cushing
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-11-22

4 special from ottawa says an order
in council has been passed increasing the
export duty on pine logs from 81 to s.
per thousand. \ member of the govern
meut explains that the increase Is direct
ed against the American lumber men who
have taken up enormous timber limits in
Ontario, and ARE cutting down the choic-
est timber very rapidly. The government
Is determined To make the business un-
profitable to Americans and will impose
still heavier tax II necessary.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-11-22

Alice Hope Robinson OF Foxcroft, al
though only eleven years of age, was
held overseer' of the picking of over
twenty-five bushels of Strawberries, hay
lug had some days as many as twenty
five little girls and boys under her charge
picking the fruit. She kept good order,
knew just how much each one had
Kicked, and saw that the work was prop
erly done. She understands all the fire
points Of strawberry picking a well as
anybody.
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Not Particular,

Mrs. shopper Let me see something
in dress goods.
Mr. Tape-"Ye>'m what kind can
show you:"
Mrs Shoppe oh, I'm not particular
at all. Its only for a kind of knock
about dress that | want it. Most any
thing will do But, of course, don't
want it too light or too dark, something
about medium. No. | don't want stripe
| never wear stripes. Something in
No, don't think Id care for a plaid. and
the checked piece is of rather better
quality than Id like for such dress I'd
like something at from fifty to sixty, or
perhaps siXty-tive cents yard. Ne, |
don't want with polka dot in il, nor
tricot, nor serge, nor cashmere. Id
rather not have a solid color at all. No,
that piece is hardly As good As Id ike.
although I'm really not at all particular
about it, as it is to he worn for common:
still, think Iii just run over to Ribbon
\ Satteen's and see what they have.
General UarrSon'> short speeches are a
great hit. The Commercial Travellers
called on him recently. and the Generals
reply elected great enthusiasm. The Gen
cral among other things, said
Il have travelled somewhat in the wake
Of the commercial men and have ohScrv-
ed that tn y have the habit of getting the
best of everything wherever they 90. APP
plau>e and laughter. | am therefore
qnite ready to credit he statement of the
gentleman who has spoken in our he
half. when he told me that commercial
travellers are all republicans. | should
expect they would get the hest politics
that were To be found. Laughter aud APP
plause Your calling Is an active one.
You are always on the move; you are
quick To discover the wants of local trade ,
You are persuasive in speech and address ;
You are honest and love integrity, and do
not forget that you must again face your
customer after the goods are delivered,
Laughter and applause | have thought
the Prophet Daniel must have had Wis
ion of the commercial travellers when he
said that in the last days many should run
Ia and fro and knowledge should he in
creased Laughter and applause,
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That the business of dairying always
pays; when il don't pay II Isn't business.
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Somerset Reporter,

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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-05-26


A Picnic AT HOLLYWOOD mer-
rier assembly of Youngsters is sell
dom seen than that which was con-
gregated at the lovely old ruins at
Honeywood, ON May 2lst. The day
was bright and pleasant, the spring
breezes invigorating and the leafy
woods and lawn exhilarating and in
viting too much SO to be ignored
by the "Glee Club of Berkeley"
About o'clock A. NJ, the. young
people began to assemble, and the
crowd gradually increased until noon,
when beneath the spreading branches
of the majestic oaks, the tables were
spread and ladened with every luxu-
ry which the mind can conceive or
the appetite crave. 1t was very evil
dent that the ladies present need no
further instructions in the culinary
department. Everything was done
to make the day enjoyable, and you
had only to look at the "glad-I-came"
countenances to see the JOY which
reigned wirhin. Fishing, rowing and
croquet were the principal amuse-
ments, but Notwithstanding these,
some preferred to stroll where the
eye of but one companion could read
the throbbings of that little three
cornered--what ? Was this selfish
ness All, no! Who can wonder
at Cupid being tempted to shoot his
misohievous arrow at some in that
crowd Of forty The teil-tale blush
es and the down-cast eyes of two fair
maidens told only too plainly what
the "Long and the Short" of it had
been talking about. After supper
the majority of the party drove to
Dam No. 5, a distance of d mile, to
enjoy an inspection of the interest
ing pulp mill and beautiful falls and
cliffs. After this the party disband-
ed, all wearing an "Ah-let-us-meet-
again" expression. In addition to
the Berkeley ladies and gentlemen
present, we were honored by the
presence of several very interesting
strangers, among whom were two Of
Maryland's fairest daughters. Our
appreciation of their presence can
only be shown by having them to
meet with us again.-Statesnan.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-05-26

Ar the last rendezvous of 3erke-
ley Consistorv No. 81 S. p. II. S.
$50 A. A. S. r., in the Valley of
Martinsburg, w. Va, on the 18th
day of May, 1888, the following re-
port was unanimously adopted
To III. Com. an Chief and Fraters. !:
1t is our sad duty to report that
death has invade our ranks for the
first time since our organization and
has removed from our companionship
Ill. Bro. S. A. Woodruff, S. =. r.. s.
$50 That we sincerely mourn this
disruption of covenanted friendship,
bearing in tender remembrance his
fidelity to masonry and his devotion
TO the principles it incslcates, he
was good man and true" and his
untimely death will be felt by all his
Fraters. We extend to his relatives
and friends our deepest sympathy
and request that our Ill. Bro. Secre.
tarv transmit copy of this report
to the family Of our deceased Bro. !;
that it be published in the city pa
pers and that memorial page be re
served in the Roster.
j. s. BoAK 800,
J. l.. w. BAKER, 800, Com.
G p. MATTHAEI, 500.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-05-26

! visited Ashland, the home of Hen
ry Clay. 1t is too well known to
bear repetition that Ashland the
old Kentucky home of Clay, IS one
of our national shrines. With it the
hero worshiper is never disappolnt-
ed, for its natural charms are fully
equal to its historic associations. He
did not over estimate his home, for
it is located in the center of one of
the finest regions upon earth--a re-
gion famous for the remarkable rich
ness of its soil Canaan flowing
with milk and honey; land whose
horses surpass in blood and speed
the classic steeds of Thesraly. The
general appearance of Ashland is I'M
changed-the locust avenue, the
walk of Mr.. Clay, where he "thought
up" some of his most celebrated
speeches the dairy, where Mrs.
Clay continued through half hun
dred years to keep her milk and but
ter; the old pigeon house, the cot
tage, cabins, walks and trees, are
still as they were in the days of the
orators lifetime, and it is hoped will
remain unchanged and undisturbed
for many generations to come.
Yours Truly,
ROBERT LAMoN, JR.
May 18th, 1888.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-05-26
ALUM BAKING POWDERS.

A LIST OF THOSE MOST PROMINENTLY
SOLD.
The following are the names OF
some OF the baking powders pub
lished by the public authorities as
being made from alum
KENToN, DAVIS,
SILVER STAR, A. d p,
FOREST CITY, HENRLE,
ONE SPOON, Ne Plus ULTRA,
PATAPSCO, ENTERPRISE,
EMPIRE, CAN'T BE BEAT,
GOLD, EUREKA,
VETERAN. INTERNATIONAL,
COOKS FAvoRIrE, PURITAN,
SUN FLOWER, ALBANY FAv'ITE
JERSEY, GOLDEN SHEAF,
Feet, ]
BUCKEYE, BURNETT's PER
PEERLESS, STATE,
CROWN, SILVER KING,
WHEELER's WELCOME,
CARLETON, OLD COLONY,
GEM, CRYSTAL,
SCIOTo, CENTENNIAL,
ZIPP's GRAPE CRYSTAL GEM,
GEO. WASHINGTON, WINDSOR,
FLEUR DE LIS, SOVEREIGN,
FEATHER WEIGHT, DAISY,
There are doubtless many other
brands of alum baking powder be-
sides those so far examined and nam
ed by the authorities. Most of the
baking powders sold in bulk. by
weight, and all sold with gift or
present, are said to be of this de
scription.
Prof Wiley, Chemist in Chief of
the Department of Agriculture at
Washington, ID. c.. says; ''The use
of alum in baking powders in large
quantity, in place of other acid salts.
should be prohibited by law"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-05-26
To Develop West Virginia Coal Fields.

The Hagerstown Globe is authori-
ty for the statement that "Great in
terest is just at this time being man
ifested in the report that company
Of Eastern capitalists have in cor
temptation the building of a railroad
from the Washington and Ohio rail
read, either at Leesburg or Round
Hill, in Loudon county, Virginia,
passing down the valley in the di-
rection of Waterford and Lovetts-
vile, crossing the Potomac river at
a point between Berlin and Knox
vile and running thence skirting the
mountain on the east to Burkitts-
vile and running through Middle
town, Harmony and Ellerton, max.
ing connection with the Monocacy
Valley railroad at Catoctin Furnaces.
The impression seems to be that the
company controlling the Washington
and Ohio railroad contemplate in the
near failure, building their road into
the coal districts Of West Virginia,
in which event the building of the
road above mentioned will be used
largely for the transportation of coal
to Baltimore. The road if built, will
add greatly to the material wealth of
the section ofcountry through which
is passes, especially will this be so
with respect to Middletown valley
and the northern portion Of Freder-
lex county,"