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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-08
nlphtherIn EnI.lnmIn.

LESSOR, Mich, Dec. SAN epidemic Of
diphtheria is prevailing at this place, with
twenty cases and three deaths so far, and
the disease spreading.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-08

FRANK LEsLIE's ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER
for the week ending December 18th twenty
pagesl. has fine illustrations OF the BRAZIL IN
interesting PAGE of pictures OF nr. Koch aud
his laboratory work, with a valuable descrip-
tive article: another page depicts the Sioux
element, with a striking full-uage picture OF
the Frank Leslie's Alaska expedition de-
scending the parilOus Alseek river There il
IN able contributed article from Ernstus
Wiman on n tionalizing the Telegraph. !"
and Mr.. z J.Glnve continues S narrative of
the Alaska explorations.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-08
Turfman morrison McCleIlapd mana

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. s-Morrison Nc
Clelland, aged 20, the veteran turfman and
Lather OF Byron McClelland, died Dec. at
Lexington Mr.. McClelland had been a
trainer for flfty years.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-08

E"What was your objection to my prede
eessor, King Totem2" asked the missionary
lie was person of very bad taste" returne
the cannibal making a wry face.3Ney Yor
Herald.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-08

RINGING noises in the ears are caused by
oatarrh. Loss OF smell or hearing eIso result
from catarrh. Hoods sarsaparilla, the great
blood purifier, Is a peculiarly successful
remedy for this disease, which 1t cures by
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-08
SPECIAL BARGAINS
IN CLOTHING.

We have secured property adioin-
ing our New Store at Thirteenth
and Chestnut streets, and will be-
gin the erection of a large building.
In the Spring we shall remove our
business in the Ledger Building to
the New Store, which is the most
centrally located in Philadelphia.
Great Bargains for Men and Bows
before removal. This large stock
of Suits and Overcoats will be sold
at Great Reduction in Prices.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-08
a PnssnIc church nnrnel.

PAssAIc, n. j., Dec. Sire in the First
Baptist church Sunday afternoon entirely
destroyed the edifice. The loss is $4,000,
partially covered by insurance
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-08

JINKs-"I hear Miss Beauti has broken her
engagement with young Tiptop What wa
the cauee?n Blinks-.Il health" links Il
did not know she was an invalid" BlinSe-
Yes she has never recovered from the shock
Of old Tiptop's failure -. Good News
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-08

FRED-'They say Baker has a great deal
more get up about him than no used to have.r
Harry les, he has too. They have twins at
home detroit Free Press.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-08

Miss De Fad (readlngl--" latest craze Il
ia to collect handkerchiefs Of rs many 81 frert nj
kinds as possible" Mira. De Fad-Humphl
l guess that's what's the matter with our
washerwoman." --The Epoch.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-08

TRAMP--"M Madam, a year ago was q pros
porous conductor on a popular rail Dad.
Travel was good and ! lived In luxury. Now
alas, am fallen, and all through the base ac-
ton of one of the directors Kind Lady.
What did he do2n Tramp-"He insisted on
taking my place. n--New York sun.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-08

Musical Instruments Of every description
guitars, viulins, flutes, zithers accordeons
music boxes. etc. IL. f hobelen, No III
Market street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-08

Dora gdresslngl Il can't find my corset"
Lou-"Haye you looked In the waist basket?"
.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-08

Tho exchanges of the Whining ton banks
vt the clearing be use to-day were: Total
500, 1889 balance, $50, 1885.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-08

Behr Bros. lvers & Pond and Newly 4
Evans pianos. for sale only by Ii. 4. Robelen
No. 40 Market street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-08

ToTTIE-"Thisc can't be Sunday Mamma
"Hut It Is. Tottie-"Then where's the sum-
New York Herald.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-08

Story & Clark organs; all prices easy terms
II. f. Robelen, No. no Market street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-08

DIR. DEHARDT's Pennyroyal Pills, are the
only genuine pennyroYal pills made ~
druggists ard by mail, 81 O1lce 2O3 y .
9th ST.. Phila. Ladies beware Of imita pions
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-12-08
Weather Indications.


The weather promises to be partly cloudy
and warmer
The Somerset reporter., 1890-03-20
GENERAL NEWS.

The Dakota legislative bribery investi-
ted. 1t contains nothing to prove the
charges of bribery regarding the lottery
bill. Some of the senator's opposed to
Governor Miller claim that his failure to
make appointments to state Offices is in
violation of the constitution, and they
will, it is said, present articles of i'm
parchment against him.
The Boston journal says that the opin-
ion in financial circles appears to be that
now before the legislature, is wholly ia
vorable to the Eastern stock.
The case of John L. Sullivan for prize
fighting was before the supreme court in
Mississippi yesterday. The judgement is
that the case Is reversed and remandad.
Sullivan is held uuder his bond to answer
such indictments as may be found at the
next term of court
United States Steamer Despatch went
ashore at 4 p. IN. Saturday at Cedar Point
shoal, Md. Captain Geoghegan pulled on
the Despatch until 80 next morning and
failed to move her. He thought the vessel
will remain ashore until a lull in the
Northwestern. The water has risen in the
river. Secretary Tracy and party are on
party includes the ladies of the Presidents
family. The United States steamer
Despatch was still Tuesday aground in the
Potomac. Secretary Tracy and party had
been taken off
The Somerset reporter., 1890-03-20

Advices from Cabul give news of q
serious Instruction In Afghanistan
against the authority of Abdurahmau
Khan, the Ameer. Several leaders have
been arrested and beheaded by command
Of the Ameer.
A despatch from Berlin says il 10 stated
that Prince Bismarck and Count Herbert
Bismarck rendered THAR rsaien.tiana !e
Emperor William and that he accepted the
resignation of the Chancellor.
Berlin despatch to the Daily News
timed midnight says the immediate aud
ostensible cause Of the resignation OF
Prince Bismarck 10 the divergence Of
opinion between the Emperor and
Chancellor concerning factory inspectors.
1t is reported that the Emperor refused to
accept Count Herbert Bisnarks rssigna-
ton. Gen. Won Caprivi is mentioned A.
the successor of the Chancellor.
The latest advices from Apia. Samoa,
says the news Of the ratification of the
Berlin treaty by the United States Senate
is favorably received by all except the
Germans in Samoa. The treasury of the
country 10 in depleted condition and the
lights in Aria harhor have not been lighted
since the first of February. It 10 claimed
that the wrecks of the Vandala snd
Trenton were caused by divsrtiug the tidal
current iu the harbor and suits has been
entered against the United States for this
damage.
The action Of Buchanan in hosting the
British flag in the shire district caused
great excitement at Lisbon. The govern
ment made forma! protest to Lord Sails
bury against the action of Buchanan.
Feeling runs SO high it is feared nh attack
may be made upon the British Legation
troops placed there to prevent hostile
demonstration.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-03-20
STATE NEWS.

The Maine Insane Hospital now has the
largest number of patients it ever con-
tanned, the whole number being SOL, Of
which 3l4 are males and 2S7 females. The
increase in the number OF male patients ia
unusual As soon as the two additional
partitions are ready for occupancy, the in
stitution will be relieved OF its crowded
condition.
The Bangor Wing has got the right
idea OF the election trouble here. 1t puts
the whole story in a nut she'll as follows;
1T was a conflict between city and county
officials, the latter representing law and
order and the former simply the Demo
cratic desire to retain power" says the
Bddiford journal.
The directors of the Knox and Lincoln
Railroad received an offer to-day from
Levi c. Wade. of Boston. representing,
syndicate, of 81 800, 900 for the Knox
and Lincoln Railroad. meeting of the
municipal officers of the city and towns
will be held at Damariscotta next Saturday.
The valuation commission is to issue
printed pamphlet giving list OF all
the towns in the State, and the amounts
which they receive from the State through
the school fund and mill tax, aid for pen
sioners, free high school, etc. 1t will be
demonstrated that in 1890 there are 279
towns which receive from the State more
| than they return in State tax. The Com
mission expect to adjourn within week
or so until December lst. They will then
have the valuation of the towns for
1870 -rnd--will- begin to fix the State
valuation for 1891.
The Maine Central Company has recsiyed
+ five new passenger cars which are needed
on that road The cars were made BY the
Wason Manufacturing Company, offspring.
field. Mass. They are of the patent round
top style, with thirteen ventilators in the
roof Of each. They are painted straw col
or and are very fins specimens OF car work
Seven more Of the same kind are now be-
/ ing constructed there for the Maine Cen
trail aud they will soon be delivered.
Col. j. W. Porter Of Bangor has just
! sold to Messrs. James H. Bailey and +.
B. Curtis Of Machias, q block OF 1000
acres of timber land, being six square
miles In the northwest corner of Town.
ship 80 on the Machias river. The price
Is understood to have been $4,000. The
east half of the township is owned by
residents Of Machias.
The Maine Investment Company is
bonding shore property In all directions
within ten miles of Portland, and will ad
dress bankers, brokers, lawyers and doc
tors throughout the country asking them
to spend the summer in this vicinity.
They are also talking Of building first
The Somerset reporter., 1890-03-20

An invention, produced by Or. Justin,
of Syracuse, by which a large amount OF
dynamite can be fired from rited gun u.s.
ing common gunpowder rs the projectile
forde. was successfully tried near Canas-
tota, N. Y, last Friday. The dynamite
cartridge is protected from explosion in
the cannon. or at the muzzle, by gradu-
ated air cushion. One charge, fired by IS
pounds of powder, sent steel ball weigh
ing $50 pounds, sud containing nineteen
pounds of dynamite, against granite cliff
half mile of, with an explosion that
shattered the rock to atoms. at would
have blown ship out of water" This in
vention. which seems TO throw Zalinski's
dynamite gun into the shade, is to be test
ed in the presence of Government officials
The Somerset reporter., 1890-03-20
Horse Shoeinr !!

We The undersien d, Biacksmi,hs Of skow
hogan, believing that we have been doing orr
work Tor n long lime at too low prices and
hell. Wing our customers would not feel wrong.
shneing to the following prices
All new No. 5 shoes and upward ne
less thhh, ...........,... ........... n so
For toeing or resettlug the same ... 10
All new No. shoes and under no Iesh than. 7 Ok
For toeng or resetting the same, 4. go. .66
a new Bar shoes no less than. rs cts apiece
Bars welded IN no less than, 50
Sknwhegan, March u. 1890.
MARK HARVILLE.
6. W. WILSON,
|. W. DAVIS,
H. g. BILLINGS,
4wil A. OSBORNE,
The Somerset reporter., 1890-03-20
Fidelity and Casualty Co.,

NEW YORK.
Vim. Nj. RICHARDS, Pres. Secy, RoBT j. HILLAs
CAPITAL PAID UP IN CASH, s250, 10000
ASSETS, DEC. 81, 1889
Real Estate owned by the company. unin.
cumbered, 900 90
market value, sos lJ7 50
Loans secured by colaterals, 2l5OOO 90
Gosh in ONCE and In bank 1924 O9
Interest due and accrued, 40.2 90
premiums IN Que course OF collection, 1871 ,925.9l
All other property belonging to the
Company, 0,s9564
Atheir SEXUAL value, sl,0l13l574
LIABILITIES, DEC. ~, 1899
Net amount Of unpaid losses and claims, 1892 SO
standing risks, $50 PA Is
AZ osn[ 1emaDas VII: commissions, ETC. 6O,08469
Surplus, ss4 7gS SO
SApitAi ectuahy pen up In cash, $50 10000
Aggregate amount Of liabilities, including - -
net surplus, Al OH ans "a
The Somerset reporter., 1890-03-20
AT WASHINGTON.

The following change in the postal
service in Maine is announced Route
400. Bingham to Embden. From March
20, 1890, curtail service to end ut Solon,
decreasing distance three miles
The Senate votes ON the Blair edncation-
al bill to-day.
The President has issued proclamation
warning all settlers oil of the Cherokee
strip.
The duties on wooden goods have been
increased so as To place the wooden indus
try Of this country on prosperous foot
ing.
duty of one and a half cents per
pound has been placed on hides.
There is a rebate of this duty, however,
on leather that is exported from this
country.
There Is some deduction of the duty on
pine lumber with provision in the bill
Increasing the duty on lumber imported
from any country which imposes an ex-
port duty on logs coming to the United
States.
The House coinage committee has vot-
ed to strike from the Window bin the
section giving the secretary of the treas
ury discretionary power to suspend re
celpts of silver bullion Whenever be is
satisfied that Spectators are manipuiat
ingrAs- market.
The tari7i UfK-Was laid before the fulf
committee on ways--sud means of the
\ House, Monday
\ The sugar duty has been largely reduc-
ed and SO arranged as to break the sugar
trust This will be welcome news to the
people.
According to the proposed schedule,
the duties on brown sugars, and all be-
low that grade, have been reduced to 30
per cent, and white sugars 40 per cent.
This is only half whatthe Mills bill pro-
vided.
According to the proposed bill, the
cost of sugars will he reduced two cents
pound ~
The duties on all farm products have
been greatly increased in the tariff bill as
submitted to the full committee.
A duty of five cents per dozen is placed
on eggs imported from Canada. This Is
of especial interest to Maine farmers.
The duty on clothing wool is increased
one cent per pound
Charles Francis Adams appeared before
the Congressional Committee on Pacific
Railways and discussed the Frye bill.
A Service Pension bill was introduced
in Congress Monday.
The Worlds Fair project is greatly i'm
periled by the action of the New Workers,
who are doing their best to compass the
defeat of Chicago in the hope that Goth
am may eventually get the prize.
The Republicans on the Ways and
Means Committee have agreed to Il reduc-
ton of about 80 per cent on sugar, which
would reduce The revenue by about $25,-
100000.
Senators Call of Florida and George of
Mississippi have asked to be excused
from further service on the Senate Com
mttee on Immigration, of which Senator
Chandler of New Hampshire is Chairman,
and their request was granted Their ac-
tion Is understood to be based on the I'M
pleasant relations between themselves and
Mr.. Chandler, springlng from the recent
controversy in the Senate.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-03-20

Democratic State Trexsurers are rather
an expensive luxury. The shortage of
the Ex-Treasurer of Mississippi now
foots up over &330000. That would
have gone some ways toward paying the
honest debts Of the State Boston Jour.
nal.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-03-20

Mr.. Carlisle says the Republicans are
having much more difficulty In framing a
tariff bill than the Democrats had 10 fran
Ing the Mills bill. Undoubtedly. remarks
the Lowell Courier. hut that Is due to a
difference of methods. The Mills bill was
framed in chamber, with no regard to
rights and interests Of anybody but the
Democratic party. Difficulties were care
fully locked out. The Republican bill ig-
nores nobody. and is intended to carefully
consider and guard the rights of all.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-03-20
Niagara Fire Insurance Co.,
OF NEW YORK
PETER HOFFMAN, President,
WEST POLLOCK Secretary.
CAPITAL PAID Up IN CASH, t,oO.ooo

ASSETS DEC. 81, 1859
heal Estate owned by the company uu-
inenmbr"d, 52Isl2ss
Loans on bond aud mortgage (frst iensl Is 060 on
Stocks aud bonds owned BY the company
market value l,43s65sOO
l"alis secured by collatrrnls ~ 6O0 hi
'"~h III the cninpany's principal office and
bank 100 o., 90
, ,,t "'h' anu accrued, q ,774.53
Ptuu'iuns M due course Of collection 263 Gil o.
Aggregate of all the admitted assets of the -
company al their actual value A. 49O 6s4 O2
LIABILITIES DEC 81, 1889.
Net amount Of unpaid losses and claims 238 433 Ia
Amount required to safely re.insure all
outstanding risks 2q8 6.r2 o.
All other demands against the company
,r W. commissions, etc, 64Oss. 70
stors aud net s,'rplns 1901, ISL IS
Capital actually paid up In cash. S0O,ooo 90
Surplus beyond capital $50 s02 O7
Aggregate amount of liabilities including -----
net surplus R,4sO,6s4 0k
3wll
The Somerset reporter., 1890-03-20

Railroad Superintendent regret that
you are incapacited for further service !;
but accidents viii happen. you know.
Do YOU know of good man for your
place? Railroad Brakeman (who has only
his thumbs left Yes, sir; know one
who would last you . good deal longer
than did. You'll find him over at the
dime museum. He has sixteen fingers.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-03-20
GRIFFIN 4 WENTWORTH.
Insurance Agency
WATER STREET
Sk0whegan Maine.
INSURANCE Co., Of North America
OF PHILADELPHIA. PA.
CHARLES fLATT, President.
GREvlLtE y. FRYER Secretary.
Cnpitni Paid mp In Cash, t3,COO,eOO.

ASSETS DEC 81 1889
hsAl EAti-i. a.--a--i - y: e<5-.y.s, ali
iaeunbered, a2s,6lO02
Looms on bond and mortgage first lens 23es 500 10
Stocks and bo1idSowned by the company
market value, ASH, sos. 90
Loans secured by cOaterals 1876 $50 10
Cash In the company Is principle office and
in bank, 5Ss,oeOos
Interest due and accrued, and other prop.
erty, 1851 225 81
PREMIUMS m dn. course Of collection, 654, 1858. 10
Agsfegst' of all the admitted assets Of the -
company At their actual vaiue, fa73i $50 81
LIABILITIES, DEC. 81 1889
se amount Of unpaid losses and claims o7e ,so7 81
p outstanding rsts, 1904, $1,000
Total amount ofliab'lities, except capital
Stock and net surplus, 1891 461Bl
Capital s'tually paid mp In cash 5000 mn N,
suipus 'yohh capital, 2,3es, 7s1 06
n as surplus ts,7 ,25AS7
The Somerset reporter., 1890-03-20
Peoples Fire Insurance Co.,
MANCHESTER, N. II.
} C. MOORE, President. Secretary s. b. sTEARSs

CAPITAL PAID UP IN CASH, s25O,0o
ASSETS, DEC. 81, 1889
Loans bond and mortgage first iensl 1893 g4iO0
stocks and bonds owned by the company PAP, 024 rs
Loans secured by colAterals, 22B20 no
Cash In cUmpany's principal office and in
bank, Gs2l2sI
lnteregt due and accrued, III 2012
Premiums In due course of collection, ,97l.43
Aggregate Assets at actual ----
value, Coz, 5931l
LIABILITIES, DEC. 81, 1889.
Net amount Of unpaid losses and claims 1884 S.
Amount required to safely re-nsure all out.
standing risks, 215,343.10
All other demands, viz: commissions, etc i6,520.T9
Liabilities except capital and net surplus 327 POI "a
Capital actually paid up In cash, $50, 10000
Surplus beyond capital 49, 1852
AEgrt gate amount of liabilities including -
net surplus, 1929, 5s33
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-07-26
DON'T TOUCH THE WIRE.

No Matter How Harmless 1t
Looks, Keep Away From 1t.
New York Ledger.
1t is always best to avoid danger, If
possible; therefore, there is one rule
which ought to be taught in every
school in the United States, and that is,
never lift wire off the ground. This
rule may prove more valuable than the
rule of three.
A telegraph wire, no matter how
many messages may be passing over it,
is perfectly harmless, but an electric
wire is always deadly. When you see a
wire hanging from pole or house, or
in any position, 1t may be a telegraph
wire or it may be an electric wire, so
the safest plan is to let it lie. 1t may
not be dangerous, but it is like loaded
guilt may kill you.
Ii all electric wire lies across your
path, and it becomes absolutely neces-
sary to remove it. bears these points
in mind: So long as the wire is
on the ground it is harmless, no matter
what pressure may be on it. The mo-
ment it leaves the ground it is danger
Gus. You can pull the slack with your
hand or foot any distance, so long as
the end touches the ground, but do not
lift it. The instant you do you become
part of the electric circuit, and the cur
rent will run to the ground through
your body.
Never mind what your comrades may
say about your cOwardice or tlmidity-
don't touch the wires.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-07-26
Progress in Science.

Experiments have recently been made
in Spain Oh the action of sunlight in
maturing wines. Layers of new wine
in bottles of colored glass have been ex-
posed to the direct rays of the sun, with
the result that both flavor and quality
haze been improved. In the south of
Europe there has been a practice of
ripening cognac by exposing the bottles
On the roof for years.
The aborigines of New South Wales
show great ingenuity in shaping their
harpoon heads for spearing fish. In
stead of shaving the wood up and down
the grain, as we are accustomed to
white, they turn it round and round
and chip it across the grain.
Foreign military men are looking for
ward with much interest to this sum-
mer's maneuvers between two corps of
the German army, one corps to be
armed with the new rifle and smOkelesS
powder ammunition and the other with
the old equipment.
A new sketching apparatus for
cyclists has recently appeared Id Eng
land. The paper is placed on small
board in front of the cycliSt, and the
work can be roughly contoured in about
half the time ordinarily required.
The effect of the electric light current
on the cOmpasSeS of some vessels is so
great that it becomes necessary to de-
termine how many hours the dynamo
has been running before working out
the ships reckoning.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-07-26
HUNTINGTON AND HIS CLERK.
The Millionaire Takes Milk While
His Employe Revels in Cham

The Millionaire Takes Milk While
His Employe Revels in Cham
payne.
New York Press.
A large, elderly and fne-looling man
with black silk cap on his head en-
tered the restaurant on the top floor of
the Mills building few days ago, and,
seating himself in quiet corner. or
dered a plate of cold chicken. some
bread and butter and glass of milk.
This was his midday luncheon, and he
seemed to enjoy it.
At another table, few feet away. sat
a young man, dressed with scrupulous
regard for the latest fashions. He was
enjoying much more elaborate
meal than his elderly neighbOr.
Little Neck clans, spring lamb with
green peas, lobster salad. pint of cham
payne and choice Perfecto. were nee
essary to his personal comfort, and he dis
posed of them with nonchalance that
bespoke familiarity with that style of
living. And there certainly was moth
ing out of the way in his manner of in
dulging his appetite. He paid for what
he got with money honestly earned.
He holds responsible clerkship in G.
P. HuntingtOn'S employ, and Mr.. Hunt
lngton is known to pay good salaries to
good men. The elderly man who ate
the cold chicken and drank the glass of
milk was Coils P. Huntington.