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The Somerset reporter., 1889-07-11
Just Right

The crime of arson If it is as prevalent
as is generally supposed has been sing
uarly free from punishment In Maine but
recent case through the energy Of Hon
Geo. +. Macomber, of Augusta has re
ceived the attention it deserved with
good result.
George Godfrey, who got his son tt
fire his own buildings at Hallowell, will
people in the upper tenement, some week.
ago, and who was arrested short tim,
since on suspicion, Friday last confessed
to the crime of arson.
John Holmes also who was tried for ar
son last week, for an alleged attempt tc
burn the Carson buildings at Togus, anc
released on bail, has been re-arrested or
new testimony.
Vigorous prosecution of criminals OF
this class will have the effect to deter
others who might otherwise conclude tc
"raise the wind" in this way.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-07-11
CornvlIl0

James H. Fogg and family returned from
New York last week, where they had been
to spend the winter and spring with their
sons and daughters.
The Christian Endeavor Society of Show
hogan met with their brothers and sisters
OF Cornvlle on Sunday last
The Somerset reporter., 1889-07-11

There is decided Improvement In the
enforcement of the prohibitory law in
Penobscot County, and the Bangor Wing
is dealing effective blows against the
liquor traffic. 1t submits the following
irrefragable propositions
THAT there Is absolutely no plea to be
made In favor of rum-selling,"
THAT 1t is patent that liquor saloons
are ulcers that eat into the life of a com.
munity."
That every interest of family, Of bust.
ness OF good morals, of happiness OF
young or old is previously assailed and
imperilled by the dealing out of intoxi
eating drink"
The Somerset reporter., 1889-07-11

Read the testimony of an experient ed
nurse in favor of the Compound Napor
ia Main Street:
Lowell, Mss June 90, 1889.
Mr. J. W. Briggs
Dear Sir: 1t is with great pleasure ind
thankinlness that | add my testimony in
praise "f DR.. Commits Napor Treatment
for Liver Complaint. and great weakness
of the nervous system, rs administered at
your Ladies' Parlurs.
May success attend you III Fitchburg in
your humane cause.
Mis-. LAURA COLLINS, Nurse.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-07-11

Sullivan and Kilrain, succeeded in evad-
ing the athorities and getting In their
fight at Richburg Miss. Monday last.
Sullivan was winner. The Boston Record
appreciates the situation and agrees to
pay the widows of either Of these plug
uglys $1,000. or would be glad to pay
$1,000 each to the widows of both.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-07-11
Geo. Gushing 5
NEW SAY"
About Business.


| have resigned the agency
of the American Express Co.,
and shall give my whole time
and attention in looking after
and developing every depart
ment of my increasing
The Somerset reporter., 1889-07-11

The interests of railroads and various
shipping points were represented before
the U. s. Senate Committee on Intertes-
taGe Commerce at Boston. Hon. L.W.
Putnam was before the committee in be-
half of Portland and the Maine Central
and Boston and Maine roads. Hon. +.
d. Neatly, president of the Bangor and
Piscataquis railroad counsel Charles p.
Stetson and Directors Benjamin b.
Thatcher and Hon j. z. Bass represented
Bangor and the Piscataquis road. The
question is whether the Canadian Pacific
shall be given certain privileges, that shall
be detrimental to Maine roads and ports.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-07-11

Freeport is one hundred years old and
took the "Glorious Fourth" of this year
to celebrate 1t. The celebration was a
good one with a monster parade, music
cannon, literary exercises, etc., etc., and
no fire crackers.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-07-11
N VA nD e 9D GD n 3S !.

went t. work. lmye had several since
with almost equal success. hive on
with rheumatism twenty years aud since
the thrd bath he declares he feels better
after each. aud sANs he will have the out
iii fei his residence. | gave one to one nj
our lending phN srlans and he shys 1t Is tue
hest method ct baths he ever knew. He II
recommending the treatment TO some OF
his patients. The vile uf une of our lend
ing merchants has taken but two and is en-
thusinstic, lu faet every one who has test
ed yonr method in the short time my par
lors haye been open are delighted. | have
II merchant under treatment for scrofulf
Affection who has taken seven baths and
d 'clares That AIN helping him. There II
quite an interest manifest and am getting
new patients every day md several vii
order family outfits.
Truly yours,
DR. j. q. WILLIAMS
The Somerset reporter., 1889-07-11
BORN.

Skowhegan-June 1oth, to the wife OF Nahum
s. Steward. boy.
Skowhegan-July 7th to the wife OF DIR. +. O
Sawyer, daug liter.
Bingham July 4, to the wife of Sam Andrews
a son, Earl Edelbert.
Skowhegan July 6, to the wife of VIII L. Hall
n daughter. FannyP
The Somerset reporter., 1889-07-11

The Massachusetts Press Association is
visiting Maine this week. Poland
Springs and Moosehead Lake are the two
principal points. The members are sur.
prised and delighted at Maine scenery
and views.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-07-11
Village Corporation Meeting.

\ warrant is up for a meeting of the
Skowhegan Village Corporation this after
noon to see what action will be taken
upon the report of the Corporation Com
mittee previously appointed To take into
consideration the water works system to
see whether the corporation will vote To
rent the hydrants for lire purposes, and,
if So 10 take measures relative to the
warrant to see whether the corporation
will raise money To repair cisterns that
have heretofore been used for IRE pur-
poses. We trust our voters will main
tain the reputation of the town for euteR
prise and give the property of the village
the much needed protection from fire,
also reduction of insurance rates.
The leading arguments in favor OF the
Village Corporation making contract
with the Water Company for the rental
of hydrants for fire purposes are ID
protection of property, o. reduction of
insurance rates
As indicating the saving that will be
made upon village property by securing a
hydraut rental. we submit the following
statement.
DwEIl G>G, NNn CONTENTS.
Insurable value. $4,000
Annual cos, Of insurance thereon. l,75O
Present rate, per cent for years.
Proposed rate, " " g"
Saving, 20 per cent 800
SToRrs ANp Stncks.
Insurable Value, $4,000
Rate Z nor cont ! $40
20 per cent reduction, 'M
SHors ANp MANtrActoRigs.
Insurance valuation, s50oOo0
Deduct Woolen Mil and Shoe factory,
upon which no reduction would
probably be made, 250OO0
Rate, per cent, 100
20 per cent reduction, 800
HorEI PROPERTY.
lnsurablc value, S60,O00
Annual premiums, 900
q per cent reduction, 375
YEARLY SAVINGS.
Dwellings. $3.50
Stores and stocks, l,31O
Shops, mills, etc, 800
Hotels, 80
Total, S3,l1O
Schoolhouses, churches, bridges, rail-
road buildings, the Court House, etc, do
not enter into this statement although a
very considerable saving would be made
upon these structures as well as upon
other property, and the protection would
be of equal value.
1t will be seen that the Corporation
would make money to pay an annual n.y.
drant rental of $4,000, and by paying
81 800 would make handsome saving.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-07-11

BuRLINdroS. Iowa. JutY, 3, 1889.
DR., Commit. Dear SIR
A few weeks ago while out
West took six c. V. baths to see if they
would help my catarrh which | have had
for years. At first | could see but little
change but since coming East find con-
tmual Improvement going on. Please let
me know if you have an agent here md if
II 1t please give me the price of an outfit
Aud oblige james Simpson.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-07-11
It Albans

There has been an unusual amount Of
activity among our home carpenters this
season. F. T. Seekins has erected . new
house on the Bailey place. 8. johnson /,
building an ell and repairing his hous =
The Somerset reporter., 1889-07-11
On. CoNANr.

GALEsnrEG, III. JuLY 1889
Dear Sir
| have opened the work here very
satisfactorily. had II man with rleuina-
tism to start with He was so lame that it
was difficult 10 get here for his first bath
but removed the pain with two and he
The Somerset reporter., 1889-07-11
MAR RIEp.

New Portland-July list. by Elias Hutchins.
Esq, M. Z. W. Mex inney and Edna A. Fletcher,
both oil New Portland.
Bingham-July 4th, by Chandler Baker, Esq. Mr.
George F. Dyer OF New Sharon and Miss Bertha
b. Hill OF Bingham.
Skowhegan July 7. by Rev. {. V. Hanson
| of East Madison.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-07-11

Mr.. Chas. Brett, a noted resident o
this city, had narrow escape from dealt
on Saturday. As the noon accommodation
train to Gardiner reached the State Hous
siding the PROSTATE form of a man wa
seen stretched at full length on the tract
in such position that the head la,
across the rails. The watchful eye O.
engineer Newell saw the body in season
to stop the train few feet from it,
Conductor Wight and several of the pass
engers aliehted and the man who proved
to be Chas Brett was taken from the
track and placed upon the station at the
park, He was dead drunk and had evi.
IDENTIFY fallen across the rails, became I'M
conscious, and had 1t been at any time
in the night death must have been the in
eyitable result.-Hennebec Journal.
Thomas EwjnU Sherman ann of tho
The Somerset reporter., 1889-07-11
Surgical Operation

Preveuted.-How Father and Sen ~..~
Made to Feel Like Boys Again.
9. G. bartholomew, Kalkaska, Mich. says: Ut In,
Gated in this place i've years ago. having formerly
resided In Troy. N. Y. have been great sufIero,
from what the physicians Of Troy called Bright,
Disease. fused DR.. David Kennedy's Favorite Rem.
edy. OF Rondout, N. Y. All the terrible symptom,
OF the disease are gone. I have no trsces Of any
Disorder Of the Kidneys,
n th,sr o. bladder Who would be.ndes the cost d
sinF Or refuse this simple though sinceS~ tnisn n
hinH ~ .or psiaS psrfestly cuTedi owe every.
hope what has done for me viii induce oflsr. n
OF blood disordern - >A~1es' nvos
FavorIte Remedy, Rondout.
III. ksscs o0s dollar. sodtv III Druerisea.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-07-11
DIED.

Skowhegan July ). Mrs. Abigail, widow OIL
Asram McDermid, aged IS years
Cornville July !, Horace Beal. aged 81 years.
Hartland June aSth, Ella S., wife OF James O
Bradbury, age a years.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-07-11

Our East Skowhegsn correspondent re-
grets the spiliing of 400 gallons of sour
cider, because II made into vinegar i,
would be worth elOO. He thinks the law
ought to provide for cider being turned
into the town agency for the benefit OF
the town. In this we do not agree with
him. 1t is bad enough for the town tc
be engaged In legal liquor dealing, with
out being obliged to embark In the vine
gar trade or the cider trade.
The Sea serpent makes his appearance
this time OF Mattinicus. Capt. Chase o,
the schooner Jerusha Baker reports 1t,
discovery to the Machias Republican
M. Charles Huntley the mate and til,
crow also saw the monster. The rsllabil
ity Of the Capt and mate ars.vouchsd To-
By TIE Republican.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-07-11

Thomas Ewing Sherman, son of the
general, was ordained Roman Catholic
priest Sunday.
, 1889-05-16

doc" LeBallister, an old ii ilc Puget
Sound logger is visiting Port To- nsend,
His present residence is at N;naimo
=. c.
The ElIensburg board of trade has Sc,
cured the SO 900 necessary TO insure the
building of the Ellcnsburg and Columbia
River Railroad.
The Republicans Of the twenty-second
district have nominated Mr.. Lillis and
Mr.. Fay and in the twenty-third Mr..
stiles. The last two are prominent law
yers OF Tacoma.
At Vancouver on Saturday the Demo.
Gratis nominated Hon. q. II. Stevenson
Of Skamania and II. NJ. Knapp Of Clark
counties for delegates to the constitutions
al convention. The Republicans placed
Louis Sohns of Vancouver and \. II.
Lindsay OF Ia Center on their ticket.
Plans are being prepared for $40, 600
block for Gen. Sprague, $25,O00 block
for Thompson, Pratt X Co, and Il $35,-
coo block for John :. Baker on Pacific
avenue i'll Tacoma, besides two other
seven-story brick buildings, which are
contemplated. That's the way Tacoma
grows.
The DAiLY ABIus discontinued the as
sociated press report to-day. giving as Il
reason the failure OF business men to
fulfil promises of patronage and inefficient
support. This nccessitates the removal
OF II. NJ. Hammond as night operator
here, and closes the local office at s T.. VI.
Seattle Post-IntelliGencer.
The travelling public that line i'll and
who come TO Seattle are soon 10 be ac-
CommOdatcd with the finest depot IN the
west The Puget Sound Shore in CON-
ncction with the Northern Pacific have
their plans all made, and are about to
begin the work OF constructing hand
some and commodious headquarters at
the foot OF Third street near the new
The building will cost not
less than $50, 900, and may possibly run
greatly in excess of that amount. The
Journal learns, through reliable source,
thai is to be the finest railroad depot west
Of ST. PauI, II is to he of brick al
stone, two stories IN height, and cove
ing about 100 feet frontage On the whaI
All the offices OF the company will
located there, and it will he a strlkiT
4-,,=L 10 gI.a I.rnyrdod oJlaTfnEs the
, 1889-05-16
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
Woman Suffrage and Prohibition.

EDITOR ARGUs-I heartily endorse your
suggestion that woman suffrage and pro-
hibition, if placed in issue at all by the
constitutional convention, should he sub
mitted TO vote OF the people as separate
articles. To say the least, these are ic-
sues upon which public sentiment il Iii
yided, with a probability that there is a
prepOnderance against both II either
were embodied in the constitution itself,
when that document is voted upon, there
would be danger of defeating the whole
thing and delaying statehood. Besides,
these are issues that should he decided
upon their merits, which would be inn
possible unless they were segregated.
am not in sympathy with ridicule nor
harsh language against either prohlbi-
tionists or woman sufIragists; they in
clude many who are very good people,
and who, whether right or wrong, are
conscientious. Their right TO a respectful
consideration is the same whether they
are in the majority or minority That
right may even include the privilege Of
stuading up TO DC counted occasionally.
Inasmuch as it will require no special
election, and will cost nothin: more to
vote on seperate articles while We are
voting on the constitution. Then, il
voted down. these issues will be elimi-
mated from our politics; otherwise they
will be disturbing factors indefinitely.
But no reasonable person will insist upon
placing any of these measures IN the
constitution, unless the sovereign voters
40 decide by direct affirmative majority.
There are other matters OF graver I'M
Portance, TO which the attention OF mem
bers of the constitutional convention will
be directed. The corporations will doubt
less he seeking to unduly influence that
body, and a great wrong will be perpc-
trated unless the encrOachmeuts of cor
porate power upon popular rights be met
by providing for legislative control in be-
half of the new state. Then. our school
lands and tide lands must be dealt EIith.
and, while private rights should not be
trodden down in any spirit Of dema-
sogaery, yet the representative of the
peeple who fails 10 aid in protecting the
rights OF the commonwealth. will be
guilty of crime against posterity.
, 1889-05-16
Booths Fatal Cough.

One II the highest compliments Ed,
win Booth eyer received was paid him
by an old Goiored Eoman. family ser
want, who went to soe perfuFmance of
"Richelieu" during Booths visit 10
Savannah. Giving Eer Impressions of
the play to her mistress next day, she OK.
pressed the greatest cnucern for the
health OF the actor. Poor old maj"
she said, "he can't last long; dat caugh'I
carry him to h grave shuGa."
, 1889-05-16
~ALg EHIOU. WA>HI~GToS.


'.tr.. raj 'H.fs4-s.- is'.-.-. we IL
e. - ,Il- Region
La=- J... r- -eua,e as--5 Grs,'u-.
to- l.:-.'s-g t-e rralzu.s-.yl Of relar's
prepared --Les 6.rs--.-- VI .--- r-ret
.l-l ..-..r uT.l til L-te al c--
I-z..c c.l-.l.,. - otH.a--.2-:.- } ore
90. ILe-- repoTts, together VIII Illus
ira charts AID letter from General
Gree y, have JUS, h,er published. ard
J. view - the en- grafton 20 TIC - north
wes-. "... se found o gel-ra. IItere-t.
Rainfall o. tn PscIGc Gy.s: Il :Le
beay.es. Il t-e United States, ranging
frglu ~ 10 l17 ioches annually. but this
enormous Ia! covers oo'y 8 per ceut. d
,he a-ea oF Washington aud Oregon.
On the other hand, tue area where less
than TEL inches falls Is less than five per
cent q the whole. Wheat can Be grown
il nine .,-oths % these two states with
ou: irrigation, owing to the egusble
rainfall Agriculture, operations are
more fruitful With smaller rainfall than
J III : .l-<E GIh-t4glE "a DA44EL 20 rs " 4NI q
co1z!derabIy larger precipitation.
Remarkably equable temperature con
IdIious are also obtained, the entire
rang o. the mean annual temperature
over ,Lis territory being but 8 degrees
from - at Fort ColyllIe, 10 Northeast
Washington, TO 81 degrees at Ashland
lOEegou. IL 800 miles Of latitude along
the coast the range Of Temperature IL
from IS at Port Angeles, Washington, u
| 591 Z at Fort Stevens, Oregon. During
the winter months the mean Temperature
OF more than half these states is above
the freezing point aud on the coast
ranges between 10 and 45 degrees.
General Greeley says: TO Eummar
ize, Oregon and Washington are 'avoreC
with q climate Of unusual mildnesl
, and saluJrity. While tie immediate
coast regions have very heavy raintalls
yet such ram occurs during the wiHte
{ months, from December to February
and IL all cases the wet season give
place gradually to the dry season durihs
July and August. While a preponder-
atinG amount OF rain falls during tht
winter, yet the spring, early summer
and late fall are marked by moderat,
rains at not iuirequent intervals.
These climatic conditions favcr to {
marked exteut the growth Of most ce
reals aud other staples.
, 1889-05-16
ParneIrs Examination Closed.

LONDON, May S.-Parncll's examina-
ton was finished to-day. He testified
that the reception committee in America
comprised leading merchants of New
York, representative citizens and min
listers of religion. In his speeches in
New York witness declared that not a
iartlling contributed to the Irish cause
would go toward organizing rebellion
in Ireland; throughout his tour Of the
United States lie never swerved hands
breadth from that declaration.
, 1889-05-16
Mexican News.

CITY OF MRxICo, VIALGALyBsoS, May 8
Work on the Inter-oceanic railroad ia
Mexico is progressing rapidly aud will
be finished to Vero Cruz and Matisac in
less than a year. The contract controls
a branch from Anguas Colientes TO San
Luis Potose. aud will be fnished this
mouth.
The body of ex-President Lerod is ex-
pected Thursday. The remains will be
Inferred with imposing ceremonies.
The seditiols priests OF GuaDjuato are
undergoing trial.
, 1889-05-16
NotIcs for Publication.
USITED STATES LAsD OFRIcE.

SFATTLK, W. T, January i, lsre.
Notice j. hereby given that in compliance
viii the provisions Of the act OF Congress Of
June 3 lo7o entitled 'Au act for tht sale OF tim
ber lands IN tE- States ef California Oregon, Ne
yada and Washington Territory. p =. Jcrgen-
san Sr.. Of Tacoma. county of Pierce. State tor
Terri on Of Warrington, has this day hisd In
this Office biz sworn statement No ;s16l. for the
purchase % the northeast q section No. =, In
ioHn-niy So - " Range west, and viii Of
fer proof % show that The land sought j. more
valuable :rT il timber or stone than for aesriou-
tural purf O-- and 10 establish his claim 10 said
land before the Register and Receiver OF this Of
fee at Seattle, ". T., on Tu ssday, the 2sth day
OF JsnuaTy- l-tl.
He n4Il-- - witnesses:
Rev. X " son Of Seattle, w T.
Andrew Nelson q"
james Anderson -
7. II. Nelson of Tacoma, W. 7.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above deer bed lands requested IN fila their
claims in this office before raid 2sth day of
January. l-.fJ.
JSO. b. BAIRD, Register.
FiTst publication Feb. {. lss9-wI9
, 1889-05-16
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
q. A...--L !. 80.


SEATTLE, W. T, March ,2th, lsso.
Notice j. hereby giyes that in compliance
with the provision Of the act of Congress Of
June 3Td. I~s-. entitled An act for the sasc OF
timber lands III the States OF California. OFegon,
NeFada, and Washington Territory = Edwin
H-rick, of seattle, County OF King. Washington
Territory, has tits day flied il this ohiee his
sworn Statement No. fil6, for the purchase of
the s. . Of y. Z. = and y. E. = OF 5. T.. = f,
Sec. = and :. W i OF v. W. Il, OF Sec. Ne. 3. in
Township No. - y. Range No. West. and will
offer proof - show that the land sought is more
valuable for !tE lumber or stone than for agri-
cultural purposes and TO establish his claim 10
said land before the Register and Receiver Of
this oaiCe AZ Seattle, King Co, w T., on We'd
ne.dHy, tie 3rd day Of September, 1890.
He nam s witnesses:
Frederick Lamb. - -
VIM. Crisi,
Jshn h. Ross, Of Port Blskely. KIisap Co. W.T..
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested TO file their
claim- in this Office on or before said 3rd day of
September, 1890.
JNo. b. BAIRD, Register.
, 1889-05-16

NEW YoEK, May S.--Arrived steamer:
State of Indiana, Glasgow, WesterIand
Antwerp, City OF Paris, Liverpool; the
last named OF the Inman Lin, arrived
off Sandy Hook at ll:I5 aud broke al
records from Queenstown. Tie cor.
recied time is 5 days % hours. Z minutes
The best previous record was made by
Etrnria 9 days. honr, Q minutes.
, 1889-05-16
Forest Fires in New York.

NEwHrRG, IN. W May sth.-Forest
fires are burning in the Shawangunk
mountains, tie Catskills, and in the
highlands below the city, on Fish Hill
mountains along the line OF the New
England railroad, and on the state line.
A large amount Of woodlands was serf-
ously damaged. Fires are reported on
the increase in all directions.
, 1889-05-16
The Duty Of the Commission.

SAS FRANCISCO, May S.-U. S. Senator
Gao. F Hoar, Of Massachusetts,, chair
man Of the select committee on relations
OF the United States with Canada, stated
to-day, III an interview, that the maiu
subjects which the committee will IN
vestigate are, first, the fisheries; second
the military works at Esqumalt, B. c.
third, general interchange Of products
between the United States and Canada,
The state board Of trade made an In
formal call on the committee this after.
noon; during a formal session OF the
committee this afternoon, Gen. Miles
spoke at length on the eubiect Of coast
de:eDces, stating what bad been and what
ought 10 be done for protection Of the
Pacific Coast 10 particular.
, 1889-05-16
Notice for Publication,
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Seattle, W. T., Jan. II, IsS5.

Seattle, W. T., Jan. II, lsS5.
Notice j. hereby given that, in compliance
with the provisions of the Act of Congress Of
June 5, 1875, entitled "An Act for the sale OF
Timber Lands in the States OF California, Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington Territory" n. r,
J0rgensOn. Jr.. nf Tacoma, County OF Pierce
state fOr TeIritorv) OF Washington, has this
day fled N tni- Office his sworn statement No.
1865, for the purcha.s OF the northwest 4 of
Of Section No. 8, in Township No. - North
Range No West, and will offer proof to show
that the land songht Il more valuable for lis
timber or lone ifIIn for agricultural purposes
and 10 establish his claim 10 said land before
he Regis Ter and Receiver of this office at Seat
1850.
lie names ~ witnesses: -
Rev. Is Nelson Of Seattle, W; T.
James Anderson
J.. II. Nelson OF Tacoma, ". T.
Any aud all persons claiming adversely the
aboTe-dcscr!bed lands are requested TO Ale their
January, IS9J.
JSO, y, BAIRD.
Register.
, 1889-05-16
Notice to Mariners,

Notice is hereby given that Cape Flat
tery Fog Signal, on Tatunsb Island, w
T, entrance TO the Straits OF Fuca, viii
nnt be in operation from the Ilth unit
the 27Ih Gf May, 1889 inclus We, in ordel
to make necessary repairs.
BY order of the Light House Board.
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