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The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

The Forum u deservedly popular with
literary people and makes % announce
meut. printed elsewhere, that u . very
attractive ore
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

Eighty-one indictments were found by
the hennebec Grand jury last week
siXty-fiye of which are for violation of
the prohibitory law. Who says the law
is not enforced In Kennebec county,
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12
Mercer.

L. X. Cram sells bars Brussels soap
and patent soap tray, for, soc.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

Dom Pedro doubts whether the people
OF Brazil are sufficiently intelligent to
continue under Republican favor of
government.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

The stores are fast assuming holiday
aspect. and business 10 taking its CUSTOM
ary nap preparatory for the holiday rush.
Mr.. VIM. Brackett's engine and mach
inery for grinding feed arrived Tuesday.
aud will be put IN operation ~ soon a.
possible. !
Mr.. o. N. Alien took charge Of the
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

Mayor Hart is reelected in Boston b,
about 1000. Boston knows a good Nav
or when she gets one, and continues him
in power another year Republicans hay,
majority in both branches of the city
government.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

Malon Patterson is having a wonderful
sale Of the famous Brussels soap. The
patent soap trays are very handy
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

Senator Hale introduced Z bill provid.
Ing that ell,708 be paid TO Larrshee 4
Allen, Of Bath, Maine, for constructing
the United States double euder gunboai
"IoscO," being the amount recommended
by Commodore Sel6Re, president Of the
board appointed to Investigate the claim.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

Reports from Dead River are to the
enect that there are ten to twelve inches
snow In the woods and good logging.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12
No, New Portland,
Starks.'

S. S. Walker sells bars Brussels soap
and patent soap tray, for SOC.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

The friends of Congressman Dingle,
OF the Second Maine district will b,
gratifled that he has place on the WAYS
ana Means committee. Mr. Dlngley is
as well equipped for membership on this
The first committee of the House as an,
man In that body.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12
SoIon.

II. W. Maxfleld sells 7 bars Brussels
soap, and patent soap tray, for 50c.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

very successful Grand Army fair is
In progress at Bangor in Norumbega Hall.
IL opened Tuesday evening with an ad-
dress by Hon. Hannibal lIamlin and a
hhe musical program. They know how
TO make these occasions successful in
that lively city
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

Brussels soap fno rosin) has sprung in
to popularity almost In day. Colby &
Preble are having large sale of it.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

Remarked to friend the other day that she
knew Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs
was superior remedy. ~ Il sEopped her cough
eject whatever. . % prove this convince YOU
q H. merit any druUiss viu give ron Sample
Bottls Fbss. Laros siss To-. and u.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12
PALMYRA. .

II. w. Bartlett sells bars Brussels
Soap and patent soap tray, for soc.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

The annual announcement of the old
reliable aud popular North American
Review appears elsewhere.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

The appointment of Amos l.. Allen OF
Alfred by Speaker Reed as his private Sec.
retary Is a good one. Mr.. Alle. was fo1
many years clerk of Courts for York
county was member of the House of
representatives at Augusta In 1887. is 8
gentleman of line presence and superior
clerical qualifications.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12
CHRISTMAS
Is approaching people beginning think where they shall
buy their Christmas where
they bargains n ubt
u would best Somerset trade,
GEORGE PHILBRICK's New STORE,
GEORGE PHILBRICK's New STORE,
61 WATER STREET, SKOWHEGAN

easily prove, you will and price fine stock of
goods Gold Watch Silver Watch Water
bury Watch Ring French Clock, Collar Button
have looking We have unusually stock
Ladies Gold Silver Chains Charms Rings Pins Brooch
Scspns Ea-drops, Opera We good of Di
thing
the diamond line that do not have stock days notice. and
prices that be beaten, goods
solid sterling
Table and Olive Spoons Pie Knives Picks,
Pickle Forks Meat Forks Gravy Ladies' Ladies' Scoops
with without We
A full line
Knives, Forks Spoons &c. constantly hand.
Our stock Cake Baskets Ice Pchers Berry Dishes Pickle Dishes,
Casters and Tea Dishes, Baking
Card Receivers complete Remember grave goods
charge We have anything Clock
elegant French Clock The imported
that advertised proving
made for time and dua6H We have
Glasses, that accurately seveuy-fve
cheabe, than the sold by travelling hawkers
We wish old many
whom deal
stebeseufed. Come you W habby.
Geo. Phil brick, 81 Water st,
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12
Business and Amusement Notices.

A handy remedy for colds, Q teaspoons
Of water, 3 of Browns Instant Relief
Bottle and take little every 20 minutes.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12
telegraph office at Solon Wednesday

MIR. Holden Hall is clerking at o. +.
Halls jewelry store.
Those who staked out their ice field on
tsio river viii in,ei 10 do ia. wUi n ugdin.
The ladies Missionary Union connected
| with the Cong. church held Il fair Friday
evening which netted them about $3l
which is to go for missionary work
meeting of the stockholders of the
Toll bridge is call to see if they will vot,
to assess the shares to repair the bridge.
The winter term of school will begIr
next Monday good attendance is expect
ed, the same teachers will be employed.
j. F. ingalls, of the firm of Ingalls,
Bracket has been to Boston to see about
work for the coat shop.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

Dinsmore & Bickford have recently
sold two Of those elegant, mahogany case
Hallet & Davis upright pianos. These
pianos are recommended by the greatest
artists of both hemispheres. also used in
the leading conservatories of the United
States, and public schools of Boston.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12
New Portland.
MoHHldg0NNock.

8. w. Elliott sells bars Brussels SOAP
and patent soap tray, for SOC.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

We, the undersigned, having known F. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions,
and fnanciylly able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
E. H. Van Hoesen, Cashier. Toledo National
Bank, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucus
surfaces Of the system. Price, 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists. 46
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

Mr. Samuel Smith whose death occurred
in Carratunk, was an old and respectee
resident of Gardiner having lived her
the past forty years. For many years he
was connected with our lumber mills In
various responsible positions. He was
an honest square dealing man, and great.
ly respected in this community. Hi,
death resulted from appoplexy and the re
mains were brought to this city and de-
posted in the family lot In Randolph cem-
etery. He leaves one son A. w. Smith
Esq, of Portland, and two daughters
Mrs. Frank Purinton, Of Minneapolis,
MINI, and Mrs. Moore of Carratunk.
Rev. T. r. Millett of that place accom-.
panied the remains to this city.-Kenne-
bee Reporter.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

Life Insurance Agts. each of whom
will tell you he has the Co., take delight
in displaying long lsst of cooperative
companies that are defunct; but the A. o,
U. W. after attaining its majority, points
with pride to its past record aud with its
present membership of 225 900, bids fair
to stay for years to come.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

DR.. Orrin Fitzgerald, formerly of Dex-
ter, Me- now Chief Examining and con-
snlting Physician of the Medical Home
Allston, Mass, will by request, visit
Skowhegan at Heselton House, Thursday,
Dec. Goth, and examineall who may
call on him, free of charge. Don't fail to
see him. He treats all diseases, and
will not say cure unless a permanent
cure can he effected. 4w
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

safe investment, Buy the reliable
Carpenter Organs, warranted eight years.
Noted for their fine tone. Smiths Mu-
sic Store. 20 Madison ST., Skowhegan,
Me. If 81
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

Nelly Bly,, the N. Y. Herald Correspond
ent who Is racing around the world to see
how much she can beat the time of Jules
Verne, arrived at Columbo, on the Isle
Of Ceylon Dec. Sth, two days ahead of
time. Miss Brsand, a Correspondent
of the Cosmopolitan, started to 90 around
the world going west instead of eastward
and there is great interest to see which of
the ladies will make the trip in the fewest
days.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12
HoW'S This |!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that can not be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props,
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

Every family in So. Norridgewock
should have one of the patent soap trays
A. o. Frederic 4 Co. are giving with so
cents worth of Brussels soap (no rosin).
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

Certain peHeerst.!!a congressman re.
Gently took it upon themselves to urge
Speaker Reed to consult Mr.. x.Speake,
Carlisle, as leader of the minority of the
House, upon the make up of the commit
tees. Mr.. Reed reminded these gentle
men That when he, Reed, was leader OF
the minority and Carlisle was speaker, he
was not consulted in regard to the com.
mittees.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

Chicago has its fine Auditorium finished
and 1t was dedicated Monday. President
Harrison was present and made speech
ana Patn sang a song. This magnificent
opera house has an organ with 10 stops
ana 1000 pipes and bells. 1t was in this
room, In an unfinished state, that Presi
dent Harrison was nominated. He pro
pronounced this building the finest of Its
kind in the country.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

Speaker Reed shows great promptness
in the appointment of committees and
indicates that it is his purpose to make
this business congress. Two years ago
Speaker Carlisle did not announce
his committees until after the holiday
recess. Speaker Reeds appointment OF
the three leading committees thus early
may be an Innovation but it one that must
commend its elf to all those who want to
see legislation proceed.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-12

Jefferson Davis the great lee oil the
greatest and wickedest reheiioh OF
modern times Is dead. He died at the
home OF friend IN Ne" orieahs' La
Thursday last, where he went some weeks
ago from MS nome III MISSISSIPPI
disabilities removed. lie was too stub
born to ask it. whether he desired it or
not. and It i fitting that the arch rebel
should die as he lived filed with hatred
to the government he tried his best to
destroy.
He lived beyond the time when he had
any influence in public affairs even in the
South, and his death will only suffice to
give the sleeping secession element OPP
portunity to exhibit itself to the coultry
once more.
The magnanimty shown by the Govern
ment to Jefferson Davis and his associ-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-18
ELECTRICAL EXPERTS AT WAR.
A Telegraph Scientist Differs With
Others About Saline Conductivity.

In New York Francis W. Jones. chief cleo
trician Of the Postal telegraph company, be-
came the object Of Lawyer Posts electrical
verbal discharges in the Kuemmler reference
case yesterday. He showed strong powers of
resistance under cross-examination.. His theory
was that the only conductors in the human
body are the saline fluids Take these away
and no attraction for electricity remains. He
said that the resistance of the human skull is
very great. Ii varied considerably and with
current Of 1000 large resistance is exhibited.
Now" said Mr.. Post, assume that the dog
Dash We had before a few DAYS ago lay on a
1--we wire ten minutes, severely burned and
lay ten hours apparently dead, what would be
Your inference as to the amount of electricity
received?"
Il would infer" answered Mr. Jones, that
the dog had become the channel Of a consider
able discharge of electricity, but to what extent
i cannot tell"
Mr.. Jones added that the highest shock he
had experienced was $50 volts He had had
holes burned in his hands and had received a
severe shock from finger top to finger tip, but
with no serious results. He had concluded by
scientific deduction, that the human body was
non-conductor, like wood, fiber. glass, &C.,
only In varying degree. The bone is a nom
conductor when dry, and q poor one when
moist; and the saline OF the blood is the only
conductor In the human anatomy.
The body Is similar to a sponge-strong when
moist and weak when dry-and the variation
IN the resistance OF his twelve subjects could
not be accounted for by the difference in the
hair weight, size, age, the amount Of moisture
used, nor the length of the moistening process.
The resistance was not only different in differ
ent persons, but was different in the same per-
son Under different conditions and even when
there was no apparent difference of condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-18
THE CANE FIELDS OF JAVA.
The Rapid Spreading Of the Sereh Dis
ease and it's Disastrous Effect.

The State department has recently received
report from Mr.. II. G. Wood, q. s. vice con-
sui at Batavia, Java, announcing that meeting
just ended, of a congress Of planters, exporters
and others interested in the production Of
sugar, considerable time was spent in debating
the subject of the cause and cure of the ''sereh"
disease, which is now spreading with the great
est rapidity and with disastrous results through
the cane fields of western and central Java.
ut was three years ago only that this pest
was first discovered in plantations near Cheri-
bou, yet since that time, SO thoroughly and
quickly have those lying to the eastward OF
them become affected by the disease,
that canes near Saurabaya have also
been attacked. To the nature Of the
pest must be undoubtedly ascribed this
carelessness on the part of the planters them
selves has had much to do Herewith. While
the 'disease is spreading in the center of the
sugar industry, it seems to be dying out in
Gheribou at the places of its first appearance;
Various remedies have been proposed
and essayed in these localities but
their application has been attended
as yet with partial success only. The
project which met with the most favor was
that of introducing the great canes Of Borneo,
not only because their roots seemed to resist
the attacks of the worm, but also because their
greater bulk promised increased returns Of
juice and saccharine matter.
The cause of the sereh disease is unknown
Some persons ascribe it to the deterioration of
the cane itself; others to that of the soil. The
natives claim that the of artificial fertilizers
composed OF a mixture of many materials
In place OF the oil-cakes from .patjang,"
or earth nuts, formerly employed,
has given rise to this trouble.
Meanwhile the congress has subscribed a fund
OF 220, 600 guilders $50, 000) to engage a bac-
terialogist to come from Europe and investi-
gate the cause OF the malady and devise it's
cure. Feeling convinced that planters in the
United States have studied questions of SINH
lar nature, l have inclosed herewith descrip-
ton OF the sereh worm, in the belief that sug-
gestion as to its determination would be valued
by the authorities and would prove for the in
terest of all concerned.
''For exporters the Importance of this subject
lies in the fact that not only is the sugar crop
reduced in quantity by the disease, but is also
injured In quality as well, inasmuch as juice
from diseased canes shows on analysis an unu.
sual amount of glucose"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-18
B q S I N E s S

The attention Of the business pubic 4. invited
with confidence 20 the superior advantage. pre-
scented by TIE wAsHSerox EVENING sr.R a. a.
advertising medium. The sworn statements Of N,
daily circulation. published from week 70 week
taken In connection with the data given below. n
lustrate In the most striking manner the steady
and rapid growth Of the paper in circuiation ana
influence. They also establish beyond contrs-
versy, the fact that THE STAR he best local od-
re1ftsfao medium, NOT only IN the URfted sates
but "a TIE tchole tooridg This claim is based ana
conceded the fact that city in any country is
90 thoroughly covered by the regular circulation az
single paper as is the city Of Washington by that
Of TIE EVENING STAR; and IL does not rest the
oztef alone, but also the character Of circulA-
ton Not only Is its local circulation the iaroeS
and f,sllesf of any daily paper printed In proper
ton 10 population. but IL is also the BEST since the
paper does not merely go into the hands Of the
people of the District OF Columbia a q body. bus
into their hOzpes,-into the families OF all condi-
tons, and into those OF the incorporating -
well as the incorporating portion Of the com
munity,-in q much larger ratio than any daily
Journal that can be named BY reason Of the
fullness. freshness and reliability OF It's news
local. domestic and foreign, its independent and
fair treatment Of all public questions. and espe-
cially because Of It's intelligent and effective do
yoton 20 local interests. and its close attention 10
matters with which the household, and particu-
larry its lazy members, are concerned, THE STAB
Is everywhere recognized and admitted 10 be. in
every quality, the leading and favorite newspaper
of the National Capital, alike in the counting
room. The workshop, and the family circle.
More conclusive evidence on these points no
person can ask than that afforded by the table
below. The growth Of circulation therein indi-
Gated with the analysis following clearly shows the
esteem in which the paper is held by the CON-
munity 10 whose interests il is 30 steadastly de-
voted IL viii be seen that. in the number Of
copies issued, every month in the year less shows
handsome increase over the corresponding
month in each year given; and, as a further Illus
tration on that point. IL may be stated here that
there has been a corresponding advance in the
number Of new advertisements printed during the
year. The comparative ngures tor the Tour years
last past are follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-18
TWO BEAUTIES ON WHEELS.
A Couple of Girls Go Bicycling in
knickerbOckers.

From the ST. Paul Globe.
There is a great deal of smiling now among
members of the Minneapolis Bicycle club when
any one says Jessie and the number of times
that II Is said in a meaning tone is something
mysterious to the uninitiated After a good
bit of coaxing one of the young men was in
duced to tell part of the story connected with
the peculiar looks and expressive smiles Of him
self and companions.
His yarn was about as follows: Thursday
night five Of us fellows started out from the
club room at o'clock for a ruu to Minnehaha
We went down Park avenue and out beyond
18th street we saw a couple of cyclists ahead of
rs, pushing along at very easy pace At that
distance their uniform looked like that of the
81 Paul club, and We started to push MP to
them As we came a little nearer we saw that
they didn't belong to any local club, and started
10 run up and hail them When they saw what
we would do they let out little and began to
pull away from us. Thinking they wanted 10
race, We braced bit. and there was a yery
pretty brush for the next mile. when we came up
10 them, and We went past Tom shouted.
well. you fellows gave Us a nice run. anyway
What club do you belong to? Both the riders
turned their faces away and neither answered.
Ihey siaekened their pace and fell half a block
behind Us. Soon after that il commenced to
rain and we all turned back toward town and
our party, as well rs the two silent riders in
front, were spinning along at a very good pace
when We crossed the motor tracks at East 3Tth
street. As the pair of wheelmen crossed the
tracks, which are little bad ON account Of not
being well planked, one of them struck a stone
and came within an inch of falling when we
were astonished to hear a distinct feminine
shrek, and theu an equally girlish voice called
out: oh, Jessie, I'm falling stern hush
from the other rider and then the webbing
wheel, having Strengthened up. the two seed
away at swift gait and the BOYS who had
caught on considerably allowed them TO keep
good lead 10 18th street. where they turned
70 the left and were soon safely out of the rain
IN stately mansion not thousand miles from
Oak Grove street."
=, The bicyclists who made up the party know
tne names OF the two girls and say they are
both pretty and eminently respectable lone
OF them has brother who is a member of the
club, said the reporters informant, land he
Taught her to ride. Their great mistake was in
dressing IN male attire and taking a road run
In the crowded city"
=. None OF the boys could be induced to give
the girls names, but il is known that both
move in the best society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-18
NOT SENATOR sHARoN,s WIFE.
Ruling OF the California Supreme Court
In Sarah Althea's Case.

The notorious Sharon divorce case was prob
Ably ended in San Francisco yesterday by the
state supreme court decision reversing Judge
sullivan's ruling granting Sarah Althea the
rights Of property and ordering new trial of
the case. This is the second decision of the
supreme court. The first decision affirmed
Judge Sullivan's decision in the case. Then
the Sharon heirs appealed on the ground that
the findings were not warranted by the evil
dence and on this ground the supreme court
yesterday upheld their appeal. The court
holds that there is no evidence that the par
ties lived together as is usual with married peo-
pie. On the contrary their marriage was Sc
cret- Consent to marry is not sufficient under
the code, but must be followed by the mutual
assumption Of marriage rights and duties. This
Is the gist Of the decision which dealt a death
blow to secret marriages, not solemnized by
church or state. The best lawyers here believe
that this ends Sarah Altheas case, as she would
have TO prove on a new trial the marriage with
Sharon was known to the public, which would
he impossible. Nearly all her witnesses have
>eserted her. Sharon's estate was worth S15,-
UOO, 900, and she would have received half that
amount if she had won the case