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The Somerset reporter., 1888-01-04
A Big Mistake.

One of the remarkable statements made
by President Cleveland in his message
was that the tariff raises the price of ar
dele imported and subject to duty, by
precisely the amount of the duty, and
therefore the duty measures the tax paid
by consumers.
The price of steel rails is at present 1874
per ton; the duty is Sl7 per ton. Ac-
cording to President Cleveland steel rails
would cost but Sl7 per ton If there was
no duty. This Is 50 cents per 100 pounds
or just the price of old scrap iron in the
Boston market to-day.
The price of lead is 1925 per hundred
pounds; the duty is 81 per hundred
Were there no duty, lead would be selling
at SO, % per hundred, if the President is
right. As a matter of fact lead is selling
at $4.lG abroad. Who would sell at the
Presidents prices?
The price of 10 d. nails is 1925 per keg
of 100 pounds; the duty is $l.l5 pei
hundred pounds. According to President
Cleveland's ideas of free trade these
nails would sell at 81 per hundred, or al
the price of scrap iron.-Leriston jour
nal.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-01-04
The State Grange.

The State Grange'came to Skowhegan,
did the work it was designed to do, and
has departed 1t has left impressions
more or less with US all, and we all have
formed our opinions in regard to it, as
we have perfect right to do.
There is one impression in particular
that we wish to mott c, and that is the
fine personal of that large body of Patrons
from all sections Of the State that as
semblcd for the three days at Coburn
hall We take pride in truthfully saying
that they were endued with far more
than the average of ability, intelligence
and good looks, noticeable in all assem-
blie-. in fact they were representative
men and women, of that great interest
that lies at the very foundation of oui
States prosperity.
We were also impressed with the
ability and intelligence that characterized
the business transactions of the entire
session. The reports of the different
committees were papers thoughtfulll
prepared, and were certainly the produc
ton of trained minds that fully realizet
the necessity of advocating aud carrying
forward the high and advanced principle
of the Order. Indeed everyone of the re
pOrts WOulu De DOtn Instructive anu III
teresting reading.
The debates on the floor and the public
speaking would compare favorably witt
those of our legislative bodies, under TIN
guidencc of State Master Roble every
thing moved forward tremendously ant
satisfactorily, and every Patron who wa
fortunate enough to attend this session
has returned home with increased interes
in the great work the Grange is desgne,
to do Ed. GRANGE COLUMN.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-01-04

One of the simplest of baromcters is a
spiders web When there is prospect
of rain of wind, Che shortens the lllaments
from which its web is suspended. and
leaves things in this state as long as the
weather is variable If the insect eon-
gates its threads, 1t is sign of fine, calm
weather, the duration of which may be
ju lged by the length to which the threads
are let out, If the spider remain in
active it is as a sign of rain; but if, on
the contrary it keeps at work during a
rain, the latter will not last long and will
be followed by fine weather.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-01-04

The Vermont State Grange has recent.
10 adopted n resolution instructing its eX.
ccutiye members from Vermont to OPP
pose the passage of any bill that has fol
its object the removal of duty from wool
and also to cndeavor to secure such legis-
laton AS will protect the various inter-
ests of the farmers of Vermont, espec.
tally upon bark, lumber, hay and poultry.
Eastern farmers are somewhat alarmed
over the tariff agitation, which would rob
them of their scanty profits ard remove
the slight protection which agriculture
now has. Why should the farming in
tercsts of this country struggle with free
trade in farm products, when the wealthy
manufacturers are still protected by tarii!
on their productions
The Somerset reporter., 1888-01-04

"Do you know. mamma, | don't be-
lieve Solomon was so rich after all?"
observed sharp boy to his mother who
prided herself on her orthodoxy. my
child" she exclaimed in pious horror,
''what does the Bible say?" That's
Just it," he answered, at says that
Solomon slept with his father Now,
surely, if he had been rich he'd have had
a bed to himself"
The Somerset reporter., 1888-01-04

An important item in providing shelter
for sheep is to have it dry. A wet place
for them to stand or lie, either in the
summer or winter, is very unhealthy and
should certainly be avoided whenever il
can be The sheep yard and shed should
always be furnished with good drainage,
and the shed should be made tight.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-01-04

The Brahma and leghorn fowls are ex-
cellent for crossing for n farm fowl. But
1t is cross none the less, and pure stock
of each or at least of one side, needs to
be kept up, or the poultry flock soon runs
into mongrcls. In fact, the best plan
for keeping a good lot of fowls is to
procure one or two new roosters every
year, keeping not more than two breeds
at any one time.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-01-04

At the last regular meeting of Bingham
Grange, Dec. 10, the following were
elected as officers for the ensuing year
Master, ID. S. Moore; Overs etr, A. Burke
Lecturer, T. +. Houlton Steward, i. c.
Smith, A. Steward, S. 9. Smith; Chap
lain, Mrs. J. ID. Hill; Treasurer, c. NJ.
Hill; Secretary, Mrs. X. b. Pierce; Gate
Keeper, S, T. Goodridge; Pomona, Mrs.
b. f. Smith; Ceres, Mrs. Abbie Baker
Flora, Mrs. Lydia Whitney.
Mrs. k. B. PIERCE.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-01-04

There is no medicine, in our judgment
so thorough cure-all to the diseases
caused by close confinement required by
many of our trades, as change to con
stant.outdoor work, especially on farm
There are no people so universally ex
empt from sickness in the general sense
as the farluers.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-01-04

Chas. A. Green takes the position in
the New York Tribune that farmers are
not as quick as men in other kinds of
business to see the drift of the times and
by adapting themselves to it, make money
by change. The masses keep In the old
ruts and this the prime cause for the hard
times experienced.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-01-04

The annual meeting of the Somerset
Pomona Grange will be held at Grange
hall, Skowhegan, Tuesday, Jan 10. The
Treasurer's and Secretary's reports, the
election of officers for the year 1883, and
their installation, together with other
necessary business, will occupy large
portion of the day.
Let there be full attendance and let
every subordinate Grange in the county
be largely represented.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-01-04

A bit of good advice, this, from the
Sanscript, to young men with the West
en- fever: A wise man moveth with ont
foot, and standeth fast with the other
A man should not quit one plan until he
hath fixed upon another.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-01-04

Sixty million pounds of prunes were
imported into the United States last year,
but California is growing this crop more
largely every year, and it is only matter
of time when the foreign product will be
run out of our markets by homemade
products.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-01-04
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken ofyour
rest by sick child suffering and crying with
pain of cutting teeth II So send at once and
get bottle of MRs. MISSIONS SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING. Its value is
incalculable. 1t will relieve the poor little suffer
Immediately. Depend upon it, mothers, there
is no mistake about it. II cures dssentery and
darrhoea regulates the stomach and bowels,
wind collie, softcns the gums, reduces in
fammation, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. MRs. WfNsLoow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETH is pleasant to the
taste and is the prescription Of one of the oldest
and best female nurses and physicians in the
United States, and is for sale by all druggists
throughout the world. Price 25c. bottle T34l
at is always the unexpected which happens"
as the man remarked who started too late for
the train and got it."
The Somerset reporter., 1888-01-04
What Drug VIII Scour These
English Hence?

Wicked Macbeth, who murdered good King
Duncan, asked this question in his despair, Thou.
sands of victims OF disease are daily asking "What
will scour the impurities from my blood and bring
me heath"f DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
will do it. When the purple lfetide is sluggish,
causing drowsiness, headache and loss of appetite
use this wonderful vitalizer which never fails. It
forces the liver into perfect action drives out super.
fuous bile brings the glow of health to the cheek
and the natural sparkle to the eye. All druggists.
"Man wants but little here below" doesn't
apply to the man who goes down cellar to look
at your gas meter.
Most of the anarchists has been hanged.
This sentence is not grammatical, but it ought to
The Somerset reporter., 1888-01-04

The winter brings you chapped lips, sore
nose, cold cracks, ETC., but box of Hop Oi7h
ment endorsed by leading society LADIES' will
prove friend in need. Net,-' fq,is At all
druggists, % cents, or meii stamps to Hop Co.,
New London Copc. Sample free
Many young man devotes more thought to
the chni"- uI neckiie, than to the choice of a
nrotpssion
The Somerset reporter., 1888-01-04
A Pleasure shared By Women Only.

Malherbe, the gifted French author, declared that
pleasure in being possessed. This seems generally
true OF the sweeter sex. Like the ivy plant, she
longs Tor object TO cling to and love-to look to
sb, n. ,o hr told ihat Dr. Perez avor;,e Pre-
scription is the physical salvation of her sexi It
banishes those distressing malades that make her
life burden, curing all painful irregularities, utter
inc disorders, Inflammation and liberation, prolap
sus and kindred weak ncsses. A. a nervne, il cures
nervous exhaustion. prostration, debility, relieves
anxiety and hypochondria, and promotes refreshing
sleep.
1t was one Of the old-tim printers who said .
"The man who thin spaces his drinks cannot
expect his lines to Justify"
The Somerset reporter., 1888-01-04
Drunkenness or the Liquor Habit Positively
Cured by administering DR.. Haines'
C0ldan enacYfe

U0Au0n cp0CluC.
1t can be given In q cup Of coffee or tea with
out the knowledge OF tile person taking it; Is
absolutely harmless and will effect perma-
nent and speedy cure whether the patientisa
moderate drinker or an alcoholic wreck.
Thousands Of drunkards have been made tenn
perate men who have taken Golden Specific
In their coffee without their knowledge, and
to-day believe they quit drinking Of their own
once impregnated with the Specific 1t becomes
an utter impOssibility for the liquor appetite to
exist. For full particulars, address GOLDEN
SPECIFIC CO., 1856 Race st.. Cincinnati, o,
dressed to kill"-that young woman over
there with low-neck dress on, standing in the
draft.
vow . .s' id. 'psy Sssi By S pS.
pepsia, use Ackers Dyspepsia Tablets.
They arc . positive cure for Dyspepsia, In
digestion. Flatulency and Constipation.
We guarantee them. 26 and 30 cent?.
X. 7. Patten. Druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-01-04
sny no III of the yenr till IL be Past.

When the toboggan season fairly opens we
shall expect to hear a revival Of the song, "The
girl left behind me-"
The Somerset reporter., 1888-01-04
Groceries, Meats.
AND
r / S H !!
=

Recently carried on by Frank S
Cairns, would respectfully inform
the public that they shall continue
to carry fine stock of everything
in the Meat and Provision line, and
solicit continuance of the patron
age so generously bestowed on their
predecessor.
With good goods, low prices and
polite attention we feel that we can
please all.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-01-04

M N\S,NN Acker's Baby
Soother at hand 1t is the only safe
medicine yet made that will remove all
infantile disorders. 1t contains no Opium
or Morphine, but gives the Child natural
case from pain. Price 20 cents. Sold by
r. 7. Patten, Druggist
The Washington bee., 1888-11-03
"a . . . . .

Yes, Yes, I'm
agent for the
LADIES HOME CON-
PANIoN, the leading
Household paper.
It's the paper for
the people. And
it's easy TO maxi
several dollars /:
day by getting sub
scribers for it. a
anybody can afforr
to take the paper.
it's SO good and $,
cheap. Yes, agent
are wanted every
where. Just writ
tothe publishers fo'
The Washington bee., 1888-11-03
secure l HOME IN THE LAND Of FLOWRS
DlNSMORE!

DllNOWlONI. j..
One of the growing towns of the
South, is situated on both sides of
Savan ah, Florida & Western
Railroad, just twelve miles from
Jacksonville, Fla. 1t is high, dry
and level, and a successful horti
cultural and truck-growing section
of the State. Dinsmore can be
easily reached from Jacksonville by
railroad, by water route, or by an
hour and half drive over an excel
lent plank and shell road.
Dinsmore is not one of the isola-
ted spots that is only laid out on
paper, but a thriving prosperous
town that recommends itself to
capitalist and laborer, to fathers
and wives who are vigilant over
their own interests and the welfare
Of their children, to those who are
seeking homes and those who have
capital to invest for speculation.
The land can be obtained at re.
markably low figures and on terms
suitable to the condition of every
purchaser. At the present low
figures poor man can make regu-
lar payments on a valuable home
with less than the aggregate of
unnecessary expense or money act
ually thrown away. 1t is an in
vestment that one cannot regret
and through which you will realize
many times the amount invested.
The prices are for Front Business
Lots one acre, S65, $50, S35. Sec
ond choice, S25 $1S. Third choice
SIS. Fourth choice $40. Fifth
choice, SIS. 1t must be remember
ed that these are acre lots.
We also have vegetable and
truck farms laid out adj 4cent to
Dinsmore, containing from five to
sixteen acres each, which we offer
for the benefit of those who wish to
farm at SIS acre.
Our terms are one fourth cash
and balance in one, two and three
years.
The chain of title will be short
and strong. 1t is from the State of
Florida to the Railroad and from
the Railroad to you.
o Truck farming around Dinsmore
would be at the door of two of the
greatest markets in the South. Let
every poor man if with but one
dollar, commence to buy a lot in
Dinsmore. The fare from Jackson.
vile and return is only twenty-five
cents. Think of it. There are
eight passenger trains per day and
the round trip will only cost ttaen-
ty-five cents. TrouI creek, large
stream passes right through the
vicinity, thus affording pure fresh
water for stock, perfect drainage
and abundance of fish.
TAKE WARNING NOW, and
do not let this grand opportunity
slip you. 1t is the very best chance
you will have to secure a good
piece of valuable property and such
startling prices.
The merchants in Dinsmore are
enjoying good trade and the
town is rapidly growing. Saw
mills are convenient for securing
timber to build, and laborers who
desire work can get from a dollar
and a half to two dollars per day.
For further information or plats
and how to see Dinsmore, call on
or address,
J.W. THOMPSON s. co,
4 nrayyar ooS IanksonpiIln Fla
The Washington bee., 1888-11-03

-beir confidential terms to agents and yo
viii be surprised at the big cash commissio;
hey give They pay agents bigger cash com
nissior than any other publishers, and the paper
published by them are so popniar that they have
10000 subscribers. If you want to make mon'!
easy, write for terms IL agents, on their two pa
oers. the LADIES HOME COMPANloN
ana the FARM AND FIRESIDE. Address
last rRnWTTI. b ETREp4TRTry. Sn7insfpld 0G'a
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-12-01
In Measrian..

Died. on the lower Pargoud plantation,
ON Friday, the 2Sd day OF November. 1888,
at O'Clock p. M, JULIA T.. DoRRoH, be-
years. She was born in Aiabams, Novem-
Der 26th, 1861, and was the daughter Of John
IN Issaquena county, Mississippi, July
Edward e. McGshee. Three children were
born of this marriage. the youngest OF
whom, . little daughter. first SAW the light
mothers eyes in death. rF-r
Death stalks abroad, and one who hiss
reaped aud garnered only the half Of life's
harvest, one. who but few short hour.
and children, 10 silent forever; at rest in
the quietude of the grave. I-..
The news OF the sudden and untimely
death Of this estimabie lady came like an
which she had resided for only . few short
months. and caused untold sorrow and re-
greet, for by her amisble, kind and cheerful
with whom she had become acquainted. A
| sweet spirit of gentleness seemed to per-
wade her whole being. and make Itself felt
by all who came within range Of her infiu-
ence. and her virtues shown with lustre 10
! her every day life. Devoted TO her hns-
| band and children, she chung to them In
her dying moments with untold affection.
family the sympathies OF many friends
and acquainsauces go out in their faifness.
| in thls sad hour of bereavement, and We
fervently pray that peace may como to the
devoted ones left now in deepest woe.
"a precious one from earth has gone,
Il voice 30 loved is stiifed;
place is vacant in the home,
a. Which meyer eau be filed.
God in his wisdom has recalled,
| The boon his love had given, ra
And, though the body mout ers here,
The soul is safe i'll heaven
B. RS.
Monroe, La, November 1888.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-12-01

Messrs. Stubs, Mills ps, Meyer and
sarker, representatives of tho Ouachita
Valley Railway Company, returned from
Bastrop Thursday morning highly euoour-
aged with the results of their mission.
They found the people of More
house not only anxious for the rail-
road, but enthusiastic on the subject, and
they report that no trouble will be had in
securing the necessary amount in that par
ish towards the enterprise. Since their re-
turn, the Ouachita Valley has entered into
a contract with the Houston, Central Ar
kansas and Northern Railroad Company,
to pay that road $4,000 to build the road,
but that will not affect the subscriptions.
The people want the railroad, not caring
particularly what company builds it, and
they will as readily subscribe to one as
another.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-12-01
At BenOit's.

just received at II. T. Benoit's q large
lot of
POTrED TURKEY,
HAM,
DAT MEAL. IN POUND PACK AGES,
I" BARRELS.
WINE SAP APPLES,
APPLE CIDER,
PICKLES IN BARRELS aud BOTTLES,
COD FISH,
MACKEREL,
and a choice lot of Fancy Groceries. such as
Flour, Meat, Meal, Lard, Potatoes, Onions
WALKING BOSS, Etc.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-12-01
Society and Personal.

Mr.. S. whited Of the Colony was in city
Wednesday.
Mr.. Matt Wood Of Ward was in town
Wednesday. s-s .-.
Moses Elder. Esq, OF the DeSiard was in
town Wednesday. ~ z. -
Mr.. r. b. Blanks OF Columbia was in the
city Thursday ON railroad business.
Mrs. Jane Fanlk, Of fourth ward, was
visiting friends in the city yssterday. ->.
Mrs. Jane Fluker, of Bastrop. is in the
city visiting her son, Mr.. b. X. Fluker.
Mrs. Lysl Of Willzinski, Miss, 10 visiting
the family OF Judge r.. w. Richardson.
Mrs. Robt. Wilson aud her charming
daughter. Miss Annie, were visiting friends
in town Wednesday. t
Judge A. A. Gunby has recovered from
his recent illness, we are glad to report,
aud is out on the stroets again.
Mr.. John T. Cole of the IslAnd. ono OF the
best and most progressive farmers In North
Louisiana, was In town Thursday.
Misses Harriet and Emalins Richmond
have returned homo from visit to tho
family of ReY. J. W. Mason at Crystal
Springs, Miss.
Messrs. ]. A. Horny OF Joliet, ILL.,, Geo.
NJ. Lilly, G. W. Burkitt and d. Murphy Of
Palestine. Texas, capitalists and railrosd
builders, have been In the city tho past
week. ...
Col. j. VIM. Brown. Capt. Marble. Capt.
Mitchie. John A. Williams and J. W.
Howell, OF Morehouse, were In attendance
at the railroad meeting in this city Thurs
day night.
Hon. F. p. Stubhs, Presidential electors
for the 5th Congressional District. will
leave for Baton Rouge Wednesday to cast
his vote in the Electoral College for Cleyo-
land and Thurman.
Our handsome and popular friend, Abe
Stein. Of Farmerviile. is In the city. Abe
has so many friends in Monroe that he re-
ceives a popular ovation every time his
radiant visage illumes the town, and that,
we are glad 10 say, IL every once and
awhile.
.-o.., footr 1T Halliday a0o1o 31f
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-12-01
A Wonderful Curiosity.

There is now OH exhibition in this-cty q
wonderful freak of animal nature in the
way OF a COW with living calf growing
out between her shoulders. Tho COW Is
almost pure white, is of medium size and is
said to be part Jersey. She was calved In
Uyaldo county, Texas, near Savenel Sta
ton, and is about two years old. Beyond
the deformity of tho calf growing from hel
weatliers and hanging down her side she Is
perfectly formed. It is we'll worth ones Il
cents to see such q freak.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-12-01
EDUCATIONAL.
TULANE UNIVERSITY
i OF LOUISIANA,
Wm Preston Johnston, Ii, D., President

High School with Manual Training.
College with five conEres OF Instruction.
University courses in'Science and Letters.
Session begins Oct. Sth. II. Sophie New
comb Memorial College for Women begins
Oct. 9Th. Medical Department begins Oct.
END. Law Department begins Nov. 10Th.
For catalogues address the Secretary of the
University, Tulane Hall, Now Orleans, La.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-12-01

Tho Tambola drawing took place, as adj
vertised, at the Endom building on De-
Siard street last Thursday night. quite n
number of ticket holders and spectators
being present. The drawing was conduct
cd under the auspices of Rev. Father L..
Enaut, Hon. J. Il. Garretson and Hon.
Fred Endom. All the tickets issued, (SO0),
were readily sold, aud there was a consid-
cradle demand for more before the draw
ing. The list of numbers drawing prizes
are published elsewhere. We congratulate
orr Catholic friends upon their magnificent
success.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-12-01

I Baer& Bro. have bought the Parker and
Conner stores Just below the Ouachita
National Bank. Tho price paid was $1,000.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-12-01

Monroe is in the very heart of tho grand.
est agricultural territory in the world. 1t
is therefore one of the very best manufac.
turing centres in the South.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-12-01

Merchants in the country who wish to
purchase Holiday Goods will profit by call
ing and examining the large stock ut
BAILIE & BkEwER'S.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-12-01

Tho compress receipts up to noon yester-
day amounted to 49, 1855 bales, 2,l0O ahead
of tho receipts the same day last year.
The receipts the past week have been con.
siderable below the average.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-12-01

The gallant Ouachita Pelicans will give a
dance on tho evening OF the 9TH. They will
appear in full dress uniform and will not
only do all in their power to captivate their
lady loves but afford them every oppor-
tunity to spend pleasurable evening and
indulge their terpucorian desires to their
hearts content.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-12-01

The police jury convenes Monday and
the city council will hold its next regular
monthly meeting Monday night.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-12-01

The finest stock of Photo Albums in thu
city will be found at e. w. Mealy's Ar
Gallery.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-12-01

Mr.. Dan Doyle, for many years resident
Of this city. died ut Bastrop Thursday, of
consumption, and his remains were
brought here for burial yesterday. Tie
funeral took place at o'clock from st.
Matthew's Church, proceeding thence to
the Catholic Cemetery, Rev. Father l.
Enaut performing the last sad rites. Mr..
Doyle was native of Ireland, about AZ
years Of age, and was All industrious, wor-
thy man aud good citizen.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1888-12-01

L. w. Mealy has a fine assortment q
Plush Goods for the Holidays.