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Smyrna times., 1891-02-04

The big political prize
has been the Levy Court of New
Castle county, or at least the as
sessment and collection of the
taxes, whether by Levy Court or
Five Commission ers, the culmi-
nation of the effort ending in an
attempt at bribery. This is the
testimony of David P. Hutchinson,
of Appoquinimink hundre d,
made under oath last Saturday
before Thomas r. Lally, a notary
public of Wilmington. Mr..
Hutchison's sworn testimony is
in substance this-that on Fri
day, January %. Mr. Thomas
Bratton, who is a justice of the
Peace in Arr..uimink hun
dred, appr.. -.. Mu, Hutch
ison)and held a conversation in
regard to whether or - any
'inducement" could be offered
to him (HutchisOn,) which would
persuade him to resign his office
of Levy Court commissioner,
that on Thursday, January 20,
the same Justice Of the Peace
Bratton renewed this converse
ton and offered to him (Hutchi-
son) first the sum of one thous-
and dollars cash, and then the
sum of fifteen hundred dollars;
that upon Hutchison's asking
"WhO is back of this-is il Her
bert!" Bratton replied ''yes;'
that when Bratton made the
offer OF fifteen hundred dollars
he (Bratton) added ."and l will e
to his Office with you to get the
money at any time you say;
that when Hutchison said h,
wanted until Saturday, January
81 to consider the matter, Brat
ton replied: "Itis too long, be
cause / have to report" thai
when Hutchison asked: "Wha
will become of the Five Commits
sioners bill if / resignl" Brattol
replied; "They 1.-THE persons il
whose interest he was trying t,
make the purchased viii have t.
take their chances on that;" an
that when Hutchison asked
"What benefit would it (the pul
ehase) be to them if the bill di
pass :" Bratton repheds "All W
want is the control of the Lev
Court, whether we get it by th
passage of the Five Commission
.ers bin or by your resigning"
Smyrna times., 1891-02-04

THE Grangers or Alliance men
arepreparing to makethemselves
heard from on the question of tax
ing land, mortgages, ETC., by the
Legislature. The time will come
when agriculture will be conduct
ed on intelligent business princi-
pies. and when that happy day
arrives the farmer will rejoice in
independence and prosperity
which should attach to a vocation
upon which all other material in
terest depend.
Smyrna times., 1891-02-04

THE new Levy court of New
Castle county was organized
yesterday and among the first
items of busine SIS was the adOp-
ton of a resolution to investigate
the county accounts.
Smyrna times., 1891-02-04

The following are the officers Of the
Smyrna Hose Go. President, Chas. +.
kennedyi vioe-pFesldent, H. 3. GrIeyes,
secretary, II. 5, AnthOnyi treasurer,
Z. 4. RaTnesI Gro recorder, II. B,
drievesI chief, H. s. Anthony, asslst-
ants, Wake spFuance and John P. Pat.
tersoni directors, H. B. Grieves, Jos.
Wright and c. A. Barnes.
Smyrna times., 1891-02-04
Mo. Nerve md Lirer Dan,

An Important discovery. They act on
liver. stomach and bowels through the
nerves. A new principle They speedily
cure biliousness, bad taste, torpid liver.
piles and constipation. Splendid for men,
women and children, Smallest, mildest,
surest. so doses for 25 cents. Samples tree
At j. w. Denneys.
Smyrna times., 1891-02-04

EXTREMELY cold weather pre-
walls over the North Western
States, in some places from 20
to so degrees below zero.
Smyrna times., 1891-02-04

The Steamer Ella will make one
trip a week during this month.
Smyrna times., 1891-02-04

FROM the present outlook there will
be no more ice housed here this winter.
Smyrna times., 1891-02-04

TIE Transportation Company is
paying s1OO per bushel for wheat and
Sc cts for yellow corn.
Smyrna times., 1891-02-04
Smvr.na and Vicinity.

RENTS collected, E. H. Beck.
Smyrna times., 1891-02-04

w. GEO. HILL gives notice to the
farmers of a large stock of western
clover and timothy seed.
Smyrna times., 1891-02-04
nnnIrInn,n Anrina -

The best SalFe in the ,gorld for Cuts, Bruise
Sores, Ulcers, salt knenm, Fever Sores. letter
Chapped Hands Chilblains, COrus, and all Skin
EruptiOns, and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed TO give perfect salts
factOn, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by James 2. HOGHcker, Smyrna.
G. G. HarmODsOn. CLAYTON.
Smyrna times., 1891-02-04
Tax Collectors Notice.

HWNEENW eiihsr seN. Young c. old, and In theF
EHH HEHA oWnlora ties, u hersveT they live. ANY
49,, -. . ose can do the WCrk. Easy learn.
your are moments all time tho work This s an
entfry new iendau brings oucTnl
Beginners are earning fru Ss5 per week and upnrs
end more ater he experience. We furnish you he en-
Information FREE TRUE & Co, AU6USTGs lane
Smyrna times., 1891-02-04

Hon. JAMES WILLIAMS member of
the Legislature, who has been home
from the senate the last week or two
still remains sick and not likely to be
able to return to his official duties for
week or two yet. There has been
much soIiGituds for his return by those
desiring certain paFtizap legislation,
for with him away the senate is a tie
Smyrna times., 1891-02-04

RENTS collected, E. H. Beck.
Smyrna times., 1891-02-04

POULTRY has been brought to
town more plentifully the last week
than for some time before.
Smyrna times., 1891-02-04

GEO. H. BAYEARD who grew up in
this town, for some years 3 conductor
on the Delaware and Chesapeake road,
died on Sunday ut bis home in Oxford
Md, of consumption. The remains
were brought to this town this morning
and will be conveyed from the home of
his sister, Mrs. Chas. H. Register, this
afternoon to the Odd Fellows Gene
terry. He was in his S9th year.
Smyrna times., 1891-02-04

Gov. REYNOLDS on Thursday ap-
pointed Jas. D. Wilds, of Smyrna,
Inspector General, vice w. A. C. Hard
castle, declined. IfMr. Wilds decides
to accept the office, he will make one
of the most imposing officers on the
Governors staff.
Smyrna times., 1891-02-04

THE devotion Of the late =. ]. Colt
to Morning Star Lodge, No. 6. I. o. OF.
was a recognized fact in and out Of
the Order. The books Of Morning
Star Lodge exemplify this. They show
that his dues were paid Eve years
ahead at the time Of his death, 1886.
This is a case almost unparalleled, not
only in Odd Fellowship. but in any
otssr secret and beneficial society, for
It Is rare case that any are as much
as $500 ahead, and psasl members
are behind.
Smyrna times., 1891-02-04

T. B. MEGEAR has taken his son,
w. B. Megear in business with him,
and will do business under the firm
name of Megear & SOn-the partner
ship dating Feb. 1st 1891.
Smyrna times., 1891-02-04

REV. Mr.. maxwell closed prOtract-
ed meeting at Leipsic on Sunday night
eighteen persons having prOfessed con-
Smyrna times., 1891-02-04

DIR. f. S. FOWLER. of Laurel, an as
pirant for the office of Insurance Com
missioner, was in Smyrna on Monday.
His friends think he has the inside
track in !his race.
Smyrna times., 1891-02-04

The fall of the Mercury last night to
2l0 was a pleasing fact to fruit growers.
The spring like temperature of the past
week or two had started the buds of the
spirea, clematis and similar plants and
the farmers had begun to fear like
result with the peach trees.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-03

| Proper mastlCatlon implies that the
food be thoroughly chcwcd and mixed
with the fluids of the mouth before be
| ing swallowed and that these functions
be performed without haste. Most peo-
pie eat as though they Were ignorant of
the fact that the stomach has no teeth
or means of ensaliyating the food with
which they fill it. The stomach is u
most faithful servltor and makes long
and earnest struggle to preserve its
owner from the inevitable consequences
of imposing upon it functions which ma
ture intended should be performed by
the teeth and the salivary glands hut,
like the indulgences of a faithful mother
or any other self sacrificing friend, its
services are only recognized when 1t is
unable To respond to demands for them.
Most people rs they approach middle
life lose many of their back teeth, which
are the principal implements of mastica-
ton, but they fail to bear in mind that
they should take more time at their meals
in order to properly prepare their food for
swallowing. They should remember
that nature makes no allowance for their
infrmities in this respect, but will hold
them to n strict account for any neglect
to observe the rules of hcalth.-W ash
ington Star.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-03

number Of voters In such town and IN
Zach ward Of such city; and the Score
t9ry Of State shall at different times send
to each town and city Clerk two sets Of
lieial ballots for such town and each
ward Of said city, not less than 70 for
each 80 voters-one set 80 as 10 be re-
ceiyed at least " hours, and the other at
least 40 hours before election. The sec
ond set il not TO be used unless the frs,
let Is lost or proves Insufficient, The
Secretary Of State Is required also to send
to each town or city clerk, at least sew
en days before the election, printed
lists of the candidates put in nomination
IN substantially the form that the ballot
will be, and cards Of instruction, and the
Clerk Is required to post at least one OF
Of the lists Of candidates at each polling
place, and to publish the same In two
newspapers in the city or country at least
four days before the election. The City
Clerk is to forward the sealed package Of
ballots to the election Ulcers of each
polling place on the morning Of election
The card of instructions is to be posted
in each polling place. Provision is made
for supplying ballots when package is
lost. With each package OF official bal
lots, the Secretary of State IS to send at
least ten ballots printed on tinted paper,
without the ceritlcation on the outside,
to be posted at each polling place for the
information Of each voter.
The ballots are received sorted and
counted and the result announced by the
warden and ward clerk in the same man.
ner as formerly. The official ballots not
used, as well as the spoiled ballots can
celed, and the original and duplicate
check lists used, are to be returned to
the town )r city clerk Immediately after
the close Of the meeting, which may be
opened in the case Of State election a.
early as O'Clock A. M, and may be kept
open till j z. NJ. but notice Of the time
Of opening and closing shall be inserted
in the warrant calling the meeting.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-03

No one knows where an Indian is 60
ing. Travelling across the plain in a
stage or an army ambulance You will see
him affair off galloping as if he had been
sent for the doctor and was afraid he
wouldn't find him at home. Approach
ing you as the two paths cross he will
usually rein up, exchange salutations,
study your outfit closely, checking his
pony to the slowest of walks, and with
out asking question will know just
where you are going what you are GO
ing to do and what food you will probs-
bly, give him if he calls upon you at your
evening fire Then he is off again.
ranging easily in the saddle, and soon
disappearing from sight. The land
from which he came is rs empty as that
into which he has vanished. There is
not sign of human habitation in either
direction. He has probably come twenty
miles since dawn, and will, unless he
concludes to camp with you. make an
other twenty before drawing rein.-Chi-
caGp HAE1ld
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-03
The Boston Conventions.

fremont Temple. Boston, I
Nov. Is, 1891
Mr.. EDITOR Representing the White
Ribbon Women of your county in this
convention of the world and nation, will
you kindly allow me to speak to them
through the columns of your paper. 1t
has been constant stimulus to me to
hear and see just as much as | possibly
could, that might take back to my con.
stituents something of that spirit of this
convection, and the spirit that has been
most manifest, has been Love, sin honor
preferring one another" And how could
It be otherwise, with Hannah Whtall
Smith, Elizabeth Greenwood, our own
helov,d Miss Willard, and the beautiful
Lady Somerset constantly before US, and
supplementing many of the business re-
ports with words which have been as
live Goals from OFF the altar, keeping be-
fore the convention the Christian element
of our order as more important than all
else. Every state and territory except
Utah is represented in the National con
vent0n, DIR. Sheldon Jackson bringing
greetings from Alaska, and asking the
tJUNtnLlbu w hiu AldShd III httpiuB dlCO-
holc drinks from the native population,
which are being degraded more and more
from its terrible effects. Indeed, 1t is
difficult to name more prominent phil
anthropic, or Christian worker, who has
not been present in person, or represent
ed in some way Our own state has pro-
hablY had the largest representation. 1t
has been estimated that there has been as
a. I,,.a a ,.,l
Our delegation, on in all, are well seat
ed in the centre of the Temple, having S.
Dakota and Iowa for near neighbors, all
prohibition states.
1t will be of interest to the women of
your county to know that we bring back
with US the New England banner, holding
it another year as we have increased our
membership 100, more than any other
New England state, which will stimulate
M to renewed efforts for our beloved W.
c. T. U. work for another year.
We were also gratitled to know that
Miss Willard is to have summer home
in our border, made possible ty the pre-
sentation to her of an acre of land at Bar
Harbor, by DIR. Abbie Fulton of Ellsworth
on which it is hoped cottage will be
built for her the coming summer.
Maine has not been without Its share of
notabes on the platform, the beautiful
face of Mrs. Margaret Merrill has been
benedic' ion to all of us who know how
she has been restored to her sight once
more. Among others, were Mrs. Prentiss
of Bangor, Miss Yates of Rand Pond,
Mrs. Bailey of Winthrop, but none are
dearer to the White Ribbon women of
Maine than our own Mrs l. NJ. n. Ste
vens, who as assistant secretary has work
ed increasingly through the convention,
yet constantly mindful OF the welcome
of her own delegation.
Very truly yours,
HELEN b. c. BEFpY.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-03
The Grand Review.
Down PENNSYLVANIA Avenue.

Communicating chief Palmer has issued
an official order notifying all members of
the Grand Army Of the Republic that the
next annual encampment will be held in
Washington on the GOTH 2lst, and 22nd,
of September, 1892. After giving the
order of parade. he says: Many memories
cluster in and about Washington, and the
grand review of the army little over 26
years ago is not the least of them. Once
more au opportunity is offered us to meet
and parade in solid ranks and numb rs in
the historic capital of our country Every
member of our order who can possibly do
SO, and certainly every one who will be 10
Washington, should be found in the ranks
and in the parade ON Pennsylvania Avenue
in memory of the honor and glory of our
undivided country and the order of the
G. A. r.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-03
LITERARY NOTES


The leading .p-i1o. ~ 50 ,,-,.4 a..
" cour.e tn r-c.r, e,.c.fG,. 49, -,
Of tn ..o., iu,.re-,tns r.e-.5r.l,,ra. r.
p5itic-. made more -r57-,ir.,.
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Russell If Nss.sCi.....- Co. -
sell has in the D-c.-n,,ar ng,7aer ~ r..
Forum an article ON tho rr,,,cfr-.s -,
ID 10 his own csmnsi9n srd M, 80
irg on p-x. yesr'- ar-.+3aT-isl -,
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u view This article VI ~ : .tav..+ -
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Thu second mar. ~ NJ LAM .f..-
ergu" areu- the ,.jsr,fc Nar,.,y T., Ia.
cerDber. sni j. sn5,5.r ~ - 80 -.
clever stories .rn vtsrA NJ r.r
fond Of qg.zztp he nn.}c r. nm
Der i, flied wiz iobp -, ~ rs,r---.
articles among them ring ns1er ~
Professor rnsrl.. a NJ. ~ 60
br DE. on "T1e Men a.. - psi-.t,,
IA France. s1d uio.t vslr.t.i.
"ktcnsld TD,rd.' M ~. ls... In. r..
.-ll I1gell-sn 4s,sy wbtcb =, = -
remembered vs. 80 so,1a 80. - =.
Chicago, IN. which hAs never before 1tel
printed.
The December rur,rs- If IT, W
American Review 7r#rr. - - =
one burdrei spd +ft4.t-.rd velr-4- -
mat WI known ,nnnfH.v sr4 c5rts5r.s
full index Of the volume glsrc- -
the index VIII iui3cs.e the cpsitv ~ -.
feast wh.ca the eIit5r II H.. n a
CONSTANTLY 81 b,f ,r. hi. rez1.r. ~.
December number j. fulIvunf N ~ 49,
standard which hss 5e,n -, bvsr3 -
The Review A n,.t -.r14lr. ro-.r,-,,-i :
10 il j. i statement hy n r..0.I /
= in re,sri To Iii. ..G.'5 rr-,. 81, ~
= the recent death of F1.nn-. Inn !
Mines. whose artiele d-.eriatpg HI. c,,-.
Of drunkenness oy the K-rl4y rl4,.l,4 -.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-03
West Pittsneld.

The winter term OF school in dist, No.
. is being taught By Miss Mamie Miles Of
Newport; school in dist, No. commerc-
ed Monday with Miss Bertha Felker of
Palmyra, teacher.
Richard Philips who had three ribs
frsctured one day last week as he was
unloading barrel of CIDER, is getting
along well, it is said he had narrow es
cape from being killed
Mr.. George Whitney was called to
Lewiston Saturday, by the illness Of his
sister, Miss Rachel Whitney.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-03

Rugs vs.. Carpets There i tendency
20 use rugs instead If carpets. for >ey.rs
'essous. Prof. \. j. Cluk Of Michi-su
sums up some of the advantages Of TIT
rug, as follows. Ne prefer rugs to c4r-
pets, with painted or hard wood nor
Ter they lock very nice. We csu - the
rugs any SIZE desired, 30 We get then
nearly a. lsrge as the room: The margin
uncovert varies from two inches 70 ten
OF twelve. We now have five rooms with
rugs, snd shsll have them in all our rooms
soon. They are easily busted and so are
cleaned every two or three weeks. This
lnsures greater neatness and makes house
cleaning much less task. Again, with
rings il is easy to detect aud put to rout
carpet insects, either the buffalo beetle or
the carpet moths In fact. | think that
with rugs which are shaken every two or
three weeks there will be no trouble about
Insects Carpets somewhat worn can be
readily converted into rugs. and the large
carpet stores in the cities keep them al.
ready made up from remnants. They are
Of various sizes sud are really very beau,
tiful. They are soft aud pleasant to walk
on. having a suggestive of the thick, vel
vety lawn. They msy be bordeted OF
fringed
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-03
DANA's ABSOLUTELY CURES DISEASE

A correspondent of the Country Gentle
man says Of pumpkins and the seeds {;
The nutrive value of the seeds, per
weight, Is four times as much as that of
the body Of the pumpkin without the
seeds II pumpkins were sliced up or
pulped. so that the seeds would be all
mixed In evenly, there would be no dan
ger In feeding them to cows, other cattle
or hogs, and 1t would be very desirable
addition when combined with other foods.
A small quantity of pumpkins gives re
leish and improves the flavor of the milk"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-03

First City Boy hope we won't take
country house again. | hate it.
Second City Boy-What, Hate the
country
mo, the country is good enough, but
there's always a garden; and ma and pa
90 bout crazy over it, plantin things in
the spring, and then, when the hot
weather comes, they get tired and stop
bothcrin bout it, and then the weeds
come up and then they always want me
to weed garden, cause it's good, health
full outdoor exercise for boys of my age,
hate it,.
"Wcll, you're chump We have a
garden every summer, too but don't
do any wedding; not much don't"
"Have you gardener?'
"No."
Then how do you get out of it.
"Well, you see, never can learn the
difference between weeds and other
things, and by the time I've dug up n
lot of flowers I'M veg tables mother comes
runnin ont and says | amt big enough
to weed garden. Then go fishin."-
Good News,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-03

The lower part of leg Of veal, called
the knuckle, is especially good for white
soup. The leg itself can be roasted
whole for large family, but affords sew
eral pieces, the fllet being the incest.
This allet Is simply piece Of solid meat.
from the upper part Of the leg, and can
be larded aud stuffed or merely roasted
plain. The neck and breast are used
chiefly for stewlng.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-03

Mr.. Albert Burril and family have
moved into Henry Ricker's house for the
winter. We are pleased to hear of new
arrivals in town.
Prof. 1lsrrington's entertainment at
the hall Friday evening was well attended
and appreciated for anything of that sort.
He was quite liberal considering his re-
ceipts at the door, as he gave over twenty
presents.
A. A Goodrich has sold his valuable
DIR. Franklin colt, Edward L. to Fairfield
parties for good sum. MIR. Goodrich is
always fortunate in finding a market for
his horses, and we congratulate him up
on his good success.
1t is with sadness that we announce the
death of Mrs, Eugene Moore of this vii
lsge, which occurred Sunday, Z. NJ, Nov,
20 of gastric fever. 1t seems very sud
den to all, as but few OF her friends
knew her to be ailing until about two
weeks ago. and even then she was attend
ing to house hold duties. She fought
against sickness very persistently and
when unable to do so longer the disease
soon brought about the fatal result which
was shock to many, and the husband
and daughter have the sympathy Of all
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-03

The Trustees of the Maine State College
are certainly doing great deal to make
DO sible an education for the sons of the
farmers They have just voted to make
the room rent free TO the students, and
action has also been taken so that mex
year the only expense will be that of board,
and that item will be reduced to min
imum. These changes have special
meaning to the young men of Northern
and Eastern Maine. The ledger features
of AN education in too many cases prove a
barrier to it. The action of the state
College thus in great measure does away
with this, while the institution at the same
time increases its own field of usefulness
The school in its earlier years graduated a
great many civil aud mechanical engineers
and these largely found employment. in
the far West. An examination of the
recent lists of graduates. however, show
that they now largely remain within tier
own State. the development of Maine in
dustries and the opening up of new lines
of railroads explaining the directions In
which their energies are being exerted.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-03

Spring Signs-Small Boy-"Grandpa
the robins are singing this morning Is
that sign that spring Is here?" Grandpa
who has been deceived too often mo.
It's sign that robins Amt got no sense"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-03

Blessings of Synonym-T Teacher :"Wha,
is synonym" Bright Boy: ats word
you can use In place Of another one when
you don't know how to spell the other
one,"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-03
KICkAPo0 INDIAN SAGWA

PURELY VEGETABLE.
MADE BY THE INDIANS.
COMPOSED OF HERBS
AND Banks.
POSITIVE CURE FOR
RHEUNATIsN.
SICK HEADACHE.
soUF STOMACH.
Loss OF APPETITE.
HEART RI.
NEURALGIA,
FEMALE DISORDERS.
KIDNEY DISEASES.
Co"sTIPATICs.
JhUNI .CE.
IhPURE BLOOD.
ii. n9ur brpgaist for n.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-03

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when all other remedies tail-as
the only positive cure for Dr4'Gbsia.
Constipation, Liser and king Dis
eases. Thousands gratefully testify
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-03
SELECTED.
Australian Ballot Law.

Inr DETAILED SrErs PEoNDEp ny THE
NEW No1ING LAW FOR TIE NEN1 STATE
ELECTION IN MAINE