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The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29

The Democrats In the House were
thwarted In their plan to defeat the tariff
bill by dilatory motions and irrelevant dis
cusslon. They complained that they did
not have time TO discuss the bill but II
two more weeks had been allowed the
complaint would have been the same
The validity Of the new rules were ap.
parent In this contest. The minority did
not have the power to prevent the ma.
jority from passing the measure. Had
the old rules and the old methods been In
vogue the minority would have blocked
legislation and prevented the passage OF
any bill Objectionable to minority leaders.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29

Remarks are sometimes heard reflect
ing upon the Grand Army, or member,
Of that body Of veterans of the late war
Now there may be cases where lndvid
ual members may possibly be somewh hal
unreasonable they are human-but, al
whole, the Grand Army Of the Repub
lie ia reasonable In claims upon indivii-
ual or government. Scratch the dus
of Of the record Of the persons making
these derogstory remarks, and, nine
times out of ten 1t will be found they
are either enemies to the government or,
worse. chronic fault-nnders, during tha
period that tried mems souls.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29

A few fair days and again it Is cold
and showery.
The farmers. on heavy land, are nearly
discouraged with such weather.
Star Of the East Lodge Of Good Temp
lars (207) held public meeting on the
afternoon Of the 25th In commemoration
OF their 18th anniversary. The after
noon passed very pleasantly listening to
remarks from Il. N. Ames from Show
hogan, and others. interpreted with
music, readings and recitations. -Four
new member we're admitted at their last
regular meeting.
Mrs. Granville Berry is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Longey. sister Of Mrs. T. f.
Boothby from DE Moines, Iowa, is vis-
iting In town
A little son Of II. G. Hodgdon has
been quite sick for week or more, but
Is now thought to be better.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29
Sko vinegar, May 26th, 1890.


BY local application, - they can not reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There ID
only one way to cure Deafness, and that d
by constitutional remedies. Deafness ID
caused BY m indAmsd condition Of the mu-
Gus lining Of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tubs gsts inda'nsd you have rumb-
ling sound OF imperfect hearing, and when
II u entirely closed Deafness y The result,
and unless Ne inflammation can b taken
out and this tube restored 10 ~ normal
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The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29

The question of the disposition Of the
property and books Of the Skowhegan
Library was happily disposed Of Monday
evening In accordance with the recon.
mendation of the majority of the direct
ors as given in the REPORTER two weeks
ago. The vote on the question AZ In ia
vor to opposed, and the books are to
be collected In as soon as practicable, are
to be catalogued and transferred to the
new library building. 1t Is also proposed
to purchase about $500 worth Of new
books, and we may expect our Public
Library to be opened In the near future.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29
Twenty five Years OF Peace.

full quarter of a century has passed
since the victory of Union armies achiev-
ed a lasting peace at Appoma;lox and
there is not now speck upon the
horizon that looks like war. God grant
that this peace may be lasting that here
after the victories Of peace may satisfy
the people of this Country aud that the
time may never come when a resort to
the arbitrament of arms viii ever be
necessary.
War Is only justihable as means to
save the life of the Nation and the honor
of the Nation, when all other measures
fail to this end This was the case in
ls6l, Not only was the hcror of the
Nation menaced but Its very existence
was mperilled, and its loyal SONS sprang
10 arms to save their homes. the Union
and the sacred cause of liberty. These
loyal sons did their work faithfully and
we'll Disunion will never again rear
his horrible head in this fair land. We
may be menaced by other dinsers but
secession Is dead, forever dead and past
resurrection.
II Is well to commemorate the victory
of the Nation over this tie most des-
perate attack upon its life, aud to com
memorate the heroic struggle If 1t were
but to show the strong love the people
then had for their country but, aside
from this sentiment of his toric import
ance, the memorial services have a sig
nihcsnee and an import, that transcend
this.
Gen. Russell A. Alger in his Me nori-
al Day circular says:
Better for the nation that It's child
rem and youth remember this day than
that it have armies as large as those of
an Europe. 1t matters little how large
or small may be our standing army. II
we give to the people the education this
day teaches
/ The observance of this day inculcates
patriotism as no other act can. This
beautiful tribute of the fresh, bright
blossoms of the year, touching In Its
simplicity, was inaugurated by the Amer
lean Volunteer soldiery and is a custom
not followed by the people OF any other
country. 1t is an annual Offering upon
the shrine of patriotism more generally
observed by citizens of the whole country
than any other national rite or ceremony
throughout the year. This annual GER
emory so devoutly entered upon by sur
yiving comrades can but have healthy
effect upon the rising generation, en-
couraging the growth of that love of
country that will obviate the necessity
Of large standing armies as a means OF
defence In times of danger.
Patriotism is better than standing
armies and love of country preferable
to military discipline. 1t is cheaper and
and immensely superior. Therefore
however critics may carp about the ex
pense and trouble, the wasted time and
labor. we can confidently assert, with
out the fear Of successful refutatioD
that the observance of Memorial Day
pays pecuniarily as well as In a larger
and better sense.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29
| DECtA|R
TO GRACIOUS.

There's just what I've been look
ing for. That's So
HANDSOME, WELL MADE,
WELL TRIMMED BABY CAR.
RIAGES in the very latest fashion
from IS.
DRY AIR REFRIG ORATORS,
three different makes and fifty diff
erent styles to select from.
GRAND OIL STOVES that will
bake biscuit in II minutes at less
price than the ordinary oil stoves.
CHINESE MATING in fine
patterns at 80 cents, very superior
quality. Mating at all prices, neat
patterns, plain goods.
CARPETS at very lowest prices
Wool Carpets, fine goods at 40 cts.
Wool Carpets as low as so cts.
Body Brussels at $t.00
Elegant Tapestr, Brussels, 80 cts,
SMYRNA RUGS at all prices from
rs cents each.
CHAMBER SETS in Ash from
II.
Chamber Sets at all prices. Paint
ed Sets very cheap.
PARLOR SUITS from $50.
6 #. Dining Tables $5 90.
WE WANT TO GIVE VOC A
POINT or two. We are not heap
ing up a pile of money by making
big profits. We are selling at
about cost in many lines of goods,
particularly in carpets, but the large
quantities we sell makes the trade
profitable enough to suit us. You
always get the latest styles at ouI
store, and about twenty times the
variety you can get anywhere else
On purchases of $50 we will pay
your r. r. Fare.
Your goods will be delivered al
your nearest r. II. Station freight
paid. If you can't come we viii
select goods for you just as care.
fully as possible, according to you
letter. Our mail trade increase,
: every day, which goes to prove tn,
popularity of our company. If W.
did not give satisfaction trad,
would fall off and we should hav,
to shut up, but thanks to the PEG
, pie, our business conducted on lib
eral terms and fair dealings goes OIL
extending ear after year until w
shall have stores in every goot
sized town bye and bye. Thi
Company is the Peoples Company
The shareholders are working PEG
pie who are satisfied with fair in
= terost for their money and are no
seeking like private firm to amas
fortune. Our Special Credit Sys
TEN is great boon to thousand
" y i lie wound otherwise nave TO worr,
along without the comforts tina
they can now enjoy. We make n
extra charges for this credit priv
lege, but our cash customers get
discount. of course. Our good
are bought with view to selling t,
all classes, we keep the best, W
keep the very cheapest, sellat 10,
prices and endeavor to please tn
public. And we are proud to sa,
that our books show that we ar
pleasing a regular army of custom
ers throughout Maine, Vermont an,
New Hampshire. We respectful,
solicit your trade.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29

The Augusta correspondent Of the Bos
ton Herald processes to have seen the
summary Of the returns of that circular
feeler, which the Democratic state com
mittee sent out to ascertain the views OF
the rank and file Of the party on the IL
cense question, and says that 10 per cent.
of the correspondents declared for prohi-
bitlon.-- Lewiston Journal.
Did they declare "for prohibition" OF
for "laying low on the question just once
more?"-BdngOr Commercial.
Thus does the Bangor Commercial dis
close the true inwardness Of the position
of the Democratic party of Maine upon
the question of prohibition.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29
A Gard.

To those friends who 50 kindly a.
sisted 10 my hour Of great affiIction and
need, who contributed flowers. offered
condolences and Manifestations Of sin-
cere sympaty. and otherwise gave COM
fort on that occasion, desire to thank
You for the same. will ever hold
In fond circumference your kind action
Very Truly and Respectfully yours.
MRS. WV DIANE.
Skowhegan, May 26th, 1890.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29

Our Democratic friends pretend that
they think the Mckinley tariff bill very
unpopular measure with people generally
and that 1t is sure to cause the defeat Of
the Republican party in the Move mber
elections, still they have tried their best
TO defeat 1t and at the same time defeat
their party, II the bill is what they say 1t
Is. The democracy don't work that
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29
New Industry at Oyono,

A special town meeting Monday voted
to abandon parts of certain streets anc
exempt from taxation for terms Of ter
years property In the interest Of q new
paper mill, with capacity Of sixteen ton.
ua Which T nro Dc pu ,i, ~ once linz
suitable for newspapers. The stock 1.
all taken, and articles of incorporation
have been filed with the Secretary O
State.
This Is the way other towns secure In
dustrles. Skowhegan ought to have pa
per mill In connection with her pulp mill,
and should hold out inducements In some
form to secure such industries.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29

The buildings OF VIM. W. Moulton
were consumed by fire Friday morniug
of last week, most of the household
goods were saved. We learn there was
no insurance.
The farmers are about discouraged
about their farm work, many have not
done any planting yet their land is 50 wet
1t Is not In shape to cultivate.
N. II. Savage has COW that gave
birth to a calf the twenty-sixth inst.
which weighed one hundred and four.
teen lbs
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29

We are sorry to learn that our base
ball team. the "Volunteers" are to have 9
game here Decoration day. Base bal
teams are generally abandoning the pract
Ice of playing on the one day Of the veal
devoted to the memory Of the dead OF
the late war and our boys would do well
to do likewise.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29
Prote elton for tho English Farmer

Americans will be interested to heal
what Mr.. Gladstone will have to say to the
attempt which is now being made in En-.
gland with slime prospect of success, to
impose customs tax upon our cattle.
1t will he conclusive acknowledgment
that free trade has failed to benefit the
English farmer. Great Britain should take
the action which it il indicated that shs
may take, it is to be hoped that she will
have sufficient common honesty to call tn,
duty plainly and simply protective duty
aud not pretend that IL is tax imposed
because of the EMBELLISHMENTS Of Amsri
can cattle products. That subtsrfuge il
too transparent for anybody nowadays t,
be deceived BY II.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29

Census enumerators will begin their
work all over the County, Monday next
June 2. They will visit every house and
ask all sorts of questions, covering a
wide range for the purpose of getting
at the status Of each individual The
eleventh census Is to be an exhaustive
one
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29
Anniversary week ct Keuts Hill occurs

Anniversary week ct Kents Hill occur
this yea June S-l2.
Sunday. June 9Th, at P. M. Baccal.
aureate Sermon, BY the President. Mon.
day and Tuesday, June 9th and 10th. An.
nusl Examinations. Monday. at 1880 P.
n. Clasa.Dsy Exercises. Tuesday, u
$50 p. M.aPrlze Contest 10 Defamation.
wednesday, June 18th, At 1880 P. N.
Grafton ~ Alden J. Bletheu, A. NJ, Ed.
itor Of the Minneapolis Tribune. Wed.
nesday T. N Field Day. Wednesday
evening. Commencement Concert. Thurs.
Day. June 18th, at $50 AN. Commence
menk Thursday, ct P. n. Presi.
dents Reception 10 Alumni and Friends,
1t Bletheu Hall.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29

land Argus dominates Charles 4. Allen
of Dresden as democratic candidate for
Governor, and states that whoever is
nominated will be a powerful factor in
Maine politics two years from now.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29

One by one the Democratic county con
ventiens in Illinois are demanding the re-
peal of the compulsory education law
They know what ais the Democratic
party.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29
Bingham.

Farmers are very busy on their farms
this week and corn planting Is the order
Of the day.
The musical talent are putting In oil
OF the spare moments rehearsing for
memorial day. 1t is TO be observed about
the usual way.
Mrs. Cerdelia Burk's house is ready
for plastering.
Mr.. L. c. Andrews Is building two bay
windows on the front Of his house.
From the appearance about town the
past two weeks the Original Package ha.
come and come bad too.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29

Hon. c. A. Packard, Of Blanchard,
says that he WAS undoubtedly the frst
person who ever used any manufactured
Monson slate. His father obtained q
piece when he was only seven years of
age and made him from 1t an excellent
school slate which he used In school for
several years.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29
SevEnTY-SIx YEARS 0L0,

~ tA1FT years aAisSsd VIII Kidasy, Nvee
81 rss Sisss s.y f. Z s 81 u ssss'
Ce.n; Farce leeises gave . q 80. sSyisS
= IL voodse q IN shs 80 ~ 1cSS1eSsS.
vnoee - ~ e tAIs valsaA1e ro0e2iej ~
IL evsuln1e e ~ be1y 80 Hrs III ~.
yslI vsssa ~. ii sviss 8 IGHrS {
49, (. GO. p.sssis.2 A.. xsv ysss.
ooU01'o a9n0RDv
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29
SECOND HAND
SAfET|ES !!

ONE "COLUMBIA" LIGHT
ROADSTER SAFETY, 80 Pat
tern, came from the Factory only
three weeks ago and has not been
run 80 miles. Price, $40.
One Columbia Light Roadster
Safety, 80 Pattern, perfect con-
dition, 800.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29

We are glad to see that the Board CT
Trade purpose to move on the Skowhe-
gan Norridgewoek railroad project
They cannot do better work for the town
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29
Re ubiican Caucus.

The republican voters Of Skowhegan arc hereby
notified to meet at the Engine Hall in said >kow
began on Saturday the 9TH day OF June, At clock
p. NJ. for the purpose OF selecting eleven delegates
TO attend the State x District Conventions, which
will be holden in Granite Hall, Augusta, on
Thursday the lath day of June. at 10 O'Clock \. NJ,
PR Order,
rowN COMMITTEE.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29
Doran Furnace Co.
80 MADISON ST.
PROBATE MoTlcEa


Ts all persons Interested II either Of The
Estates herelnAner named.
A ia COURT OF PROBATE held At Skew
"A hogan, within and for the esunty OF Soner
Io ae "a 9, NAY II The year
nine ;the following business having been present
Cd Tor Action thereupOn hereinafter Indicated II IA
hereby Ordered: That public notice thereof "
gwen TO all persons interested. that they msy
appear 1t = Probate Court 70 % hsldss u aid
Skowhsgsn, at the Probate once on the seeope
Tuesday Of next JUNE ct nine 81 the clock 10
the forenoon. and be heard thereon and object
II they see cause.
CYRUS FIELD. late of Palmyra. deceased. VII
therein.
SETH CUTLER. late Of HorridEsweek, dsc.assd
VIII presented for probate by Sarah j. Cutler the II
seutIix named therein.
JOHN sPAuLDING, late of Palmyra, deceased. VIII
The deceased.
GEORGE B. OSBORN. late of st. Albsn., deceased
WI presented for probate by Henry Watson, the EI
ABIGAIL J. sTRwARs, late Of Fairfield, d,csssed
VIII presented for probate by Walter A. Steward The
kHscntor named therein.
MARY y. COOK, late ofSke whexan. dsceassd W,,,
presented for probate also petition for the appoint
ment Of Gssrgs A. Cam sdniinistrdtrI with the viii
WILLIAM ". GOULD. late Of Norridgs woek, d.
csAseA Petition for the appointment u On sdmiuis.
trstes presented n, y Asa H. kickerson, creditor
ssassd Petition fer the appointment q Hsnry q.
rewsrs administrator presented BY Rsbscca l. Ksyss
fer Distribution 10 heirs presented
,l AnnAM y. rEAss, late Of Fairfield. deceased
Petition for !ies.ss to ssll aud convoy real estate
ID BY =. J. AcFsddsn, administrator.
,! alRAM T. WATsoN ass q New Portland. dscsaSl
HANNAH HILTON, lat, Of stovhs..r s....s
Petition f0I license to sell and convey real cstsfs
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29

We are under obligation to Col. Stan.
ley Plummer, postmaster of the L. S.
Senate, for public documents.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29

public. They have also placed box
es with glass fronts on each of the church
cs, with key inside, so that, in Gaze of fire,
the alarm could be given.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29

East Boston, May %. 1890.
1t Is with grateful acknowledgment
that write of the benefits received from
your great method by my brother. He
has taken twenty-five baths and returned
home to all appearances we'll man. His
cough entirely left him after the tenth
bath and slept without trouble. Appetite
returned in full force aud able to eat any
thing he wants. He now wishes to en-.
gage In the business. He puts his health
and strength to test by a week's hard
work before writing me. Iamthauk full that
We possess the outfit as In case of distress
we nave 1t in reach for our family. 1t
makes me sad to think there are SO many
suffering and even dying who might get
relief 30 quickly. have met a wonder
full change myself for better health;
walked all Of miles one day last week
without fatigue. May you reap the re-
ward you deserve, Is the prayer of
Mrs. B. F. MURCH
The Somerset reporter., 1890-05-29
Should 70 U Want Moro Evidence
Read Anidrosls!

Charlestown, Mass, May 81, 1890
When / received your Vapor Outfit my
arm was so swollen that / found it i'm.
possible to get my dress sleeve on, was
so lame from swelling Rheumatism
could not walk step. After taking bu,
two treatments could put on my dress
and walk quite comfortably and have
been gaining wonderfully from the first
The Salt Rheum Is disappearing and be-
gin to feel like myself again. l have
given several baths and every one have
been loud in their praise Of your luxuriou,
method.
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able results. He could not get out onto
the street, there Was no alley, and he
was compelled to descend to asking per-
mission of his neighbor on the abutting
lot in the rear, to whom he had
not spoken for SIX months, for
permission to drive through his
lot He was much better fixed,
though, than the grOceryman who
drove up to deliver some goods on
Third avenue south. He was caught
in trap by the street destroyers, the
roadway was torn up behind, and he
was forced to pay $40 as bride to the
laborers for building temporary
bridge for him over the trench and
which they had made, besides losing
nine good customers because of the de-
lay. and having six boxes of strawber-
ries spoiled before delivery through
man whose best girl lives OH
University avenue has been
the greatest sufferer, however, from
this tearing up penchant. He invited
her to go for drive. While she was
putting on her hat the roadway disap-
peared and she, not understanding, de-
ciared that he had played trick upon
her, for which he received his dismissal
forthwith. These are but few of the
uncomfortable results contingent upon
the blockading of streets. Many more
could be mentioned did not space for
bid. besides the business men on down
town streets and avenues who have
been ruined because the streets have
been so badly torn up for such extended
periods that customers could not get to
the stores, on account of which large
stocks of season goods were left on the
hands of the injured dealer, the newt
able end being bankruptcy.
But the liners of sidewalks suffer just
as much as do those who have business
with the streets. The walks are just as
frequently rendered impossible as are
the roadways, and with less excuse.
Take a stroll down the north side of
Hennepin avenue on any week day
from the 1st of April to the 1st of De-
cember. LII the block between Third
street and Washington avenue the
walk is, in places, constantly and I'M
warrantably impeded by boxes, barrels,
packing cases, decaying fruit, green
stutfs, everything imaginable. If a
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the remainder of his days. Should the
pedestrian on that portion of HennepIn
run the gauntlet of the Thousand and
one dangers which beset his path, he is
nothing more nor less than a most Won
derful man, and deserves to be elected
mayor OF made police COM
missioner. But Hennepin is not
the only avenue thus afflicted.
First avenue north suffers in much the
same way. A man needs the courage
of Spanish bull fighter. the strength
of Hercules and the agility OF a pro-
fessionaI acrobat and contortioniSt to
even attempt to make his way along one
of these passages dangerous. The con-
stitution of the United States guaran-
tees 10 every citizen protection to his
life, liberty and the pursuit OF happl-
ness, but when Thomas Jefferson wrote
those words he had not the remotest
idea that Minneapolis would ever exist
Space again forbidS mentioning all the
streets that are afflicted as are Henne-
pin and First avenue north. The man
who does much walking around the city
knows that there are many more i'll just
as bad shape.
But the boxes, barrels and impedi-
menta of the wholesaler and the COM
mission man are not the only cumberers
of the public passage ways. Awnings
should receive little attention. There
are scores of them in the city which are
of just the proper height to deal a
smart rap on the forehead to the reason
ably tall man and ruin the silk hat of
his shorter neighbor. They are not put
up with any regard for the convenience
of the public. Sidewalk signs of, "a
certain class are much the same. But
it is of little use to mention any OF
these things. The wary pedestrian will
keep his eyes open and dodge. In no
other way can he escape.