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The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

Hon. 8. W. Mathews has been reap
pointed commissioner Of Industrial and
Labor Statistics.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

The snow 10 very deep In this section. II
Y rather hard logging for lumbsrmsn but
they ars Improving The tiDs Dataang tn
logs on the landinSs:
Wn. Vaughan Of this place recently
killed pig SIX months Old that WEIGHED
ga lbe.
4. J. Lane made short vjsit to Madison
last Week.
Winnie =. 0rssn u attending school Il
1lAGsta2.
p. A. Dutlee rsesntly trapped slx foxes
within few fest Of hls house.
nooss I'D Asse dsns ass reported veg
lAisk
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
Castoria.

dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me q It.
good s6ect upon their childrsn."
d. g. @. Ooooop,
IOVnn Msna
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

others In favor Of municipal suffrage for
women.
Senator Stewart introduced q bill 10
addition 70 chapter 1873 and sec. l, chap
ter 1856, r. g., providing that the provi-
sions Of these chapters. - far % they re-:
late TO intoxicating liquors, shall apply
to liquors imported In the original pack
age.
Representative Moore presented peti-
ton Of 6elsctmen Of 6tarks for bill TO
legalizo doinss Of the town also bill to
legslIze the organization Of Highland
Plantation.
The resolve In favor Of the Maine Cen
trsl Institute has passed finally.
Among the Somerset men at Augusta.
Tuesday were Lenard Lord Of Detroit,
County Commissioners Weber Of st.
Adams, Hon. Orrin 8. Haskell and
County Attorney Hovey Of Pitts6eld,
Clerk Of Courts Bralnard. and r. J. Wills
Of Highland.
Mr. Marston, Tuesday, presented peti-
ton Of B. B Shepherd and others, 10 aid
Of TIE petition Of skowhegsn Board Of
Trade for commission 10 make survey
Watoe Power Company and Is other man.
oS~SV8ss~D ~VAsBW8sO Va 0eVW1eB00 4VS
same.
The valustion Commission reported In
rsspoDssto N order that they were hard
q WORT md hoped 70 bs able 70 report
within % days.
The special committee on taxation held
0Asir Int 1seting Tuesday evening. The
matteI undes confederation was tie list
W. ofpfopsety. Jsdgs o. q. Hail appear.
- oefore ~ committee Advocating the
eAAAGo.
o. net1oo Of NJ. Hasringtoa Of Nor.
si6GoWoek 0sdeesd, that Re eonmitass
- t11a11ea - dbeeted 70 inQuise into ~
e1pe1oeeey q ~ saestioa y towss Of .
800 g eeeo aeoo1DesD WAo 6AAl1 hold
thds e(Dooe tt ~ I'm q thses yeass.
n yal1aay seonii1se pspeet lsgis.
Ifnt - - $780, IN.
H 1aG1 A1ligs eeumitAoe have voted
- Heee - ~ working for rsgiDtfa-
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amnsemenis.

ACApENY-S-Cfnderelia.
AMBERG's THEATRE-s-Am Tage Das Gerichts.
BIJoU THEATRES 10-The City Directory.
BROADWAY THEATRE-s-The Merry Monarch.
CASINOS ;i5--The TyTolean.
COLUMBUS THEATRES 15-Bue Jeans.
DALY'S THEATRES :15-The Last Word
EDEN MUSEEe-wax Tabeaus.
GARDEN THEATRE-s-IA Cgsle.
GRAND OPERA HoUSE-S-Jack Royal OF the e2d.
HARLEM OPERA HOUSES 15-The Merchant.
HARRIGANS THEATRE-s-Reilly and the 400.
HERaMANN's THEATRES 3o-Ihe Junior Partner.
HOYT's MADISON SQUARE THEATRES :s0-A Trip
10 Chinatown.
ROSTER BIAL'S-S-Vaudevlle.
LYCEUM THEATRES 15-Iady Bountful.
LENOx LYCEUM-2 to 10 D. m.-Feast OF Lanterns.
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGNS a. m. to and
z: 80 10 10 p. m-Autumn Exhibition.
NEW PARK THEATRE-2-S-KcrTyG cow
NIBLoS-S-kepplers Fortunes.
PALMERS THEATRES ;15-Alabama.
rRoCIoR'S THEATRE-s-Tbe Lost Paradise.
STAR THEATRES :15-Mss Helyett.
STANDARD THEATRES :15--Pauline Blanchard
TONY PASTORS THEATRE-2-s-Vaudevine
ITALIA THEATRE-S-De Hermsnnschacht
UNION SQUARE THEATRES 15-The Codi.
14TH STREET THEATRE-S-Mavourneen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11
THAT SPEECH or HILLS.

1t may occur to David B. Hill before long, in
case it has not occurred to him already, that he
might better never have unveiled that Elmira
speech. 1t can hardly help him with any con-
siderable number of Democrats who will have
determining influence in the Democratic Ma
tional Convention of next year. while it is bound
to ALLEVIATE from his support many of his party
friends and party organs whose friendship is
worth having. Here is The Buffalo Courier u
for example, asserting that Governor Hills FL
mira speech advocating the free, Independent
and unlimited coinage OF silver dollars of the
existing standard is the most surprising event in
his political career. IL he be candidate for
the Presidential nomination, this speech will
surely bring 10 him fatal embarrassment" These
are the words of the most influential Democratic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11
INN. JANE md KWANGSU.

Not the least of the many interesting dispatches
which have come recently from China is one that
the Emperor has begun the study of English
arithmetic 1t may not be wholly unfruitfu TO
give a moments attention TO this new departure
in the Flowery Kingdom.
We suppose that in the past the Emperor has
known nothing Of any kind of arithmetic except
that which we see displayed on wash-checxs, u
system of paleozoic tracks interesting, perhaps,
as works of art, but not appealing 10 any great
extent to the normal intellect. Therefore, he
will have to begin at the beginning of European
arithmetic. His Majesty will make the acquaint-
ance OF Ann and Jane. Happy monarch, who
has this yet in the future Dear Ann and Jane
of chidhood's hour!-but we stay our hand on this
apostrophc; let lis see what will be the actual
experience of the Emperor with these young peo-
pie He must go through their long adventures
with apples from where each is given one apple
by a well-disposed person with the hope that the
student may he able TO approximate to the number
Of apples they will both have. through where Ann
has two apples and generously gives one TO Jane.
that the sagacious seeker after learning may est-
mate her remaining fruit through where Ann has
"ns annie and Jane twice as many. tho embyotie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11
REINFORCED BY BRIGADIERS.

The action of the two young Democratic Con-
gressmen from Massachusetts who refused 10 be
bound by the results of the caucus OF the party
in the nomination for Speaker; the very out
spoken condemnation of the proceedings of the
caucus on the part of "The New-YOrk Times"
and perhaps other newspapers known as special
friends of Mr.. Cleveland, and the suen be-
hayior of Mr. Mills under defeat, are exciting
more or less unfavorable comment in Democratic
circles. The prevailing opinion seems to be
that the Young men made rather serious mis-
take: that the Cleveland organs have damaged
the cause Of their candidate and that the conduct
of Mr. Mills is vndication of the action of the
caucus that defeated his ambition, inasmuch as
it discloses a weakness of character which dis
qualities him for the position he sought and which
would have kept the party in constant peril
while he was in the chair To all of which it
can only be answered that no one who has OBJ
served the course Of the young recruits who have
gone over to the Democrats during the prevalence
of the Mugwump distemper, or has noticed the
positive and oracular manner of the Cleveland
organs in laying down the law which must gov
ern the party, or has had any knowledge of the
methods and the temper of Mr.. Mills, expected
anything else. The Democratic party at large
seems somewhat mussed up by recent occur
rences which they are vainly trying to explain,
The trouble is that they are once more con-
fronted by condition, not theory.
1t s not likely, under any circumstances, that
Mr.. Mills would have taken defeat philOsophicay
or with equanimity He is not made that way.
Having long ago made up his mind that the
Free-Trade dogma contained the whole gospel
of political economy, and that there could not
possibly be any honest difference of opinion on
the subject, he has for several years made it his
own special and peculiar hobby, until he has
come to believe himself to be the great leader
and teacher of his party, the impersOnation OF
the principle the embodiment of the idea. And
he is indeed entitled to the credit if such there
be, Of being the most aggressive, importunate and
ntoerant Free Trader in public life. No man
In his party has been 50 arrogant and diotatorial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11

so hot-rpmpered and overcoming, In forcing eA-
IRENE views upon his party. OmnisGenco APP
pears TO be the, weakness OF the Free Irader
everywhere. and Mr.. Mills has been wrapped up
in il to an unusual degree. None OF them can
bear contradiction; he least OF all. With this
absorbing belief in himself it is not at all strange
that he should resent with bitterness ana suiieh
discomfort the refusal Of his political associates
TO nut him in the chief seat which he believes
is his just right.
His support was drawn from class OF men
who. agreeing with him on the dogma OF Free
Trade. differed with him but slightly in his est
mate of himself, and who had come TO believe
that failure to elect him Speaker would be
calamtous to the cause. And it must be said OF
these people, especially of those who have been
recruited to the Democracy on the Free-Irade
issue, that they are in dead earnest about 1t, as
one might say, "away down deep in their boots"
They are in the Democratic party, voting the
ticket and hurrahing for its candidates for every
thing. from President of the United States down
to Coroners and Fence Viewers, for the sole
reason that the party favors Free Trade They
have. in the main, no other use for the organiza-
ton. They do not hold themselves amenable
10 party usclpllHc' Uhcy dic HoO Do"h" w ~"
traditions nor governed by its rules To dis
interested onooker the manner in which they
precipitated themselves upon the party during
the Speakership canvass, prOclaiming their de-
mands, Illuminating threats, and conducting them
selves generally as though they owned the ma
chine and would smash it into smithereens If not
permitted to have their way, was unseemly and
ridiculous. Never was there such an exhibition
of stupendous assurance. They did not wait to
be welcomed as a useful and important rein
forceh,- 1t they marched with flying cdors,
procaiming that they alone had saved the party
from defeat, and demanding as their reward that
they be Immediately put in command
These are the persons who just now are dis
tlrbing the counsels of our Democratic friends.
But were our Democratic friends hoping to abb
sorb them without disturbance? They did not
know them. 1t is a reinforcement of Free Trad
ers, to be sure, but of free thinkers, free talk
ers, and free kiclers as well. If the Democratic
party has taken them for recruits it has made
q mistake. They are brigadiers, every one OF
them not private among them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11

journal in Western Newly FORK. In this end OF
the State "The World" pronounces against the
paragraph in the SPEECH advising the repeal Oh
the Mckinley bill and the Sherman Silver Act,
but without suggesting anything to take Their
place. "Would this triple menace" sharply in
uuires "The World" "of disturbance TO trade,
commerce and finance this unconditional tearing
down without building up be wise statesman
ship? Would it be good politics? 10
us Governor Hill seems unwise.' "The Albany
Argus" promising that according to Hill the
Saratoga platform will be the chart OF his action
in Congress, slyly remarks that g the so-caled
silver plank of the Saratoga platform expressed
in small compass the belief of Tilden and Cleve-
land, Imagine Davids feelings when he learns
that he is accused of rejecting Mr. Cleve!and's
views on the silver question!
Now, these Democratic newspapers between
them stand for good many thousands OF the
Democrats of New York, of the "pivOtal State"
in fact Is the speech going to make gains which
will offset this opposition? 1t will please the
element in the Democracy which demands the
free coinage of silver. But is it possible tina.
the Governor is so lacking in shrewdness that he
honestly believes that with proper regard for
his own future he can afford to tie up with that
crowd? Possibly he imagnes that much of what
he has written is so obscure that he can interpret
its meaning to fit any emergency which may
arise. We are free to admit that there is a good
deal in that view of the speech. Efforts to
understand it," remarks "The Buffalo Courier"
"will, we think usually be unsuccessful" May
be just before the Democratic National Conven-
ton meets the Governor will republish it with
explanatory notes written with sole reference to
the silver plank which is likely to be inserted
in the platform. David b. is nothing il not
cunning. But he must be aware that cunning
sometimes overleaps itself.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11
PERSONAL.

Some opposition is manifested In the South TO pen.
sioning Mrs. Jefferson Davis "The vlcksburg POST
thinks not only that Ii would breed sectonalsm. but
also that the services of Mr. Davis contributed less 10
the Confederate than those Of other south
leaders.
In Boston that remarkable shock Of hair which
Paderewsk has led somebody to remark that he
looks like a human chrysanthemum.
The wife Of Senator Davis, OF Minnesota, is fond of
hunting. While n child she trained TO
handle rifle: and she has a small Winchester that
shows signs Of use hanging in her Washington home
She says she never killed deer; but she and her
sister have taken birds and other small game.
The reassembling OF Congress brings out. many
"reminiscences OF members. They are just now telling
this story about Mr.. oates. OF Alabama. lie was a
Confederate soldier and lost arm before Richmond
For weeks he lay in private Southern home, nursed
by the family: and by the time he was convaiescent
he wanted 10 marry the eldest daughter She did not
mother said consolngly, pointing 10 the cradle Never
mind, Captain, lust walt for SO-and YOU can have
her, And when that infant grew up, sure enough
Captain Oates married her.
Luther S. Dixon, ex-Chief Justice OF Wisconsin who
died few days ago, rendered many decisions which
added TO his repute; but one Of the most notable
related TO farm mortgages. The entire farming ele
ment Of the State ut fever heat trying TO defeat
mortgages placed upon farms In aid OF railways Not
withsanding they were obtained by mspresentstions
OF agents OF the railroads, the courts held them valid
the State from the stigma OF reputation. In spite
OF the bitter opposition 10 Judge Dixon's reelection
because OF that decision. he was returned to Office.
The Rev. J. W. Chadwick, OF Brooklyn, iectured in
Boston last Monday evening on "The Constructive
Achievement Of the Higher Criticism Of thu Bible"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11

would be offered 10 him, but it is understood that
the Texan is willing to accept it only on cond-
tons and his conditions are substantially that
he shall have the naming of his coadjutors !!
That is, he wants a hard and-fast tariff reform
committee of his own, or else he will have moth
ing to do with it. In the circumstances Mr..
Mills himself will probably be left out and the
likeiest man for the place is-Springer. Why
not? Springer is man of experience in Con-
gress, and has been chairman of more committees
than Mills ever was. Besides, he cast the de-
cisve vote for Speaker Crisp, and is entitled TO
a "good thing"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11

v.,v.on IN reckon James stock; 70 '"a'
intr,cote region in the book where Ann mas o'e
annie and Jane two apples, tle prhise"''.ns
,de, being TO find out how many unes wy
,,,ntle lanes stock exceeds that Of the amiao'e
snp. through all Of this delightful coure' we
cav. must the happy Emperor wander in''o
ave four times--blest reigning member OF ''N
Using Dynasty. ,,s
r,o Emneror can count up the problems on MS
er.ers lint he must not allow himself 10 be csught
=, =, And he must stand up-there is something
obout the early stages Of arithmetic which allows
them 20 permeate the human system only when the
loo rner ia standing And standing he must ap-
nroocb the great science thus: IL lady gave
Ann one ample and Jane two appl's. how many
onnIes would they both have? II a lady gave Ann
one ample and Jane two apples they would both nave
the sum OF one apple and Of two apples, when Is
,bree onples: therefore; II n lady gave Ann one
annie and Jane two apples they would both nave
three apples Happy Emperor Kwangsu, we say
standing on one foot with his hands behind MIN
and his nimble fingers wrestling with the problem
Nav no come 10 know Ann and her inseparaoie
friend Jane and learn TO love theml May he pros
nor until he reaches The third book and meets those
mighty men OF the science of numbers, and b,
who love TO toy with rods OF fence and yards OF
ditch who pay their debts in such irregular
amounts and at such odd times, and who stick ana
haggle over mills and decimals of mill; and VINO
have the remarkable custom, when they wish 10
known the time Of day, Of computing IL from the
length of a shadow cast by church steeple In
Melbourne. Australia, at 3 10 1-2 o'clock In the
afternoon of the 27th day Of July! We prostra'e
ourselves before his Imperial Majesty and wish
him all joy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11
TWELVE PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Foreign.-In the Reichstag, Chancellor Won
Caprivi spoke in favor of the adoption OF the
new commercial treaties. - There was re-
volt in Campos Brazil, against the PeiXotto Gov
eminent: ten persons were killed. - Another
fierce gale did much damage in England ana
Ireland: several small vessels were wrecked along
the south coast. The Liberal Conference
TO consider rural reforms opened in London -
The King of Greece has smallpox
Congress The Senate in session - The Gay
was devoted to the introduction Of bills.
Domestic-The December crop report OF the
Department of Agriculture gave the condition of
the growing wheat as s5.3. - The National
Bar Association. in session at Washington, elected
officers and decided upon Washington as the per-
manent place for the annual meeting - Chafles
B. Evarts. eldest son of ex-senator Evarts. died
suddenly at Windsor, Vt. - testimony OF
chemical experts given at the Graves trial
in Denver - The State Dairymen's Association
at Owego resolved to memorabilia Congress against
the oleomargarine traffic. - Harry Miller, the
son Of Joaquin Miller, the poet; confessed TO hav-
ing robbed stage.
City and Suburban. -Sunol, Robert Bonner 8
Queen of Trotters arrived in this city. - The
Union League Club elected nominating COM
nttee - The annual dinner of the Union
University alumni was held. - Stocks active
and generally higher, but the buying was chiefly
for the short account, while the selling was largely
by Europe. The closing was comparatively firm,
after a small reaction
The Weather Forecast for to-day: Slightly
warmer, and generally fair. Temperature yes
terday: Highest. SO degrees; lowest so; aver
age A "a
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Governor Hill was perfectly willing to be caught
cheating, but it gals him to lose the game.

During an incognito visit to Boston year
ago, Mayor Grant ascertained that the trolley
had distinguished merits. During his recent cog
nito visit to his aunt in Ireland the Mayor has
discovered that Ncw-YorI< has naught to learn
from London on the subject of rapid transit.
Nothing broadens the mind like travel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11

Doorkeeper Fitzhugh's mistake lay in not keep
ing strictly for his own delectation his discovery
that he was "a bigger man than old Grant"
Doorkeeper Turner will doubtless rejoice to think
that he is a bigger nan than old Croker. but he
won't take anybody into his confidence,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11

The proposition to transport the old Van Rens
selaer manor house to Chicago and set 1T up for
the headquarters of New-Yorll at the Fair has
much to- commend it. This venerable mansion
is a fine example Of colonial architecture, and
most suggestive souvenir and illustration OF the
foundation and development of the Common
wealth. Since it is destined to be demolished in
the near future, to use it in the way and for
the purpose proposed would really be to save
and not TO lose it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11

Democrats find it very hard to avoid praising
President Harrison and their diminishing abuse
doesn't hurt him. They supply striking illus
tration of DIR. Johnson's fine saying that nobody
can write q down but himself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-11

The troubles OF the Speaker IN making up the
committees are hardly greater than the troubles
of the doorkeeper of the HOuse-sometime Ice
man Turner-n distributing the patronage at his
disposal. There are 152 places in the dOorkeep-
ers control. Will anybody be surprised to learn
that Tammany Hall wants them all? The time
worn phrase, "a state of mind" only feebly
depicts Doorkeeper Turner'S mental condition.
Not only is Tammany insistent but demands
for places come up to him from all over tho
country. Before he gets through Turner will
be likely to wish he was back in the ice business.
President Harrison in his Message expressed
a confident hope that friendly conclusion would
be reached by Italy and this country regarding
the New Orleans lynchng This expression was
echoed in the Italian Chamber of Deputies yes
terlay in statement by Premier Rudini OF
course, Italy will find the United States ready to
respond 10 whatever advances it may make. The
wise policy now is for Italy TO admit her mis-
take, resume diplomatic relations, and let by
cones be bygones.
Attorney General Miller's report calls atten-
ton TO the organization OF the new Circuit Courts
of Appeals and also to the fact that the addi-
tonal Judges provided for by the last Congress
have not yet been appointed. There has been
some question as to the Presidents rigls to name
them while the Senate was not in session.
Whether he had the right or not, Mr. Harrison
has not exercised it, and one of the important
duties now waiting to be discharged by him Is
the nomination Of these Judges. The present
Administrations appointments of judicial officers
have all been of the highest order, and those to
come will undoubtedly maintain the lofty stand
ard that has been established.
The Presidents Message is not entirely salts
factory abroad. But then il was written pri-
marty for Americans not for EnglishmeD. The
most significant note in the London newspaper
comments relates to the exhibit made respecting
the practical workings of the Mckinley Tariff
Our British cousins are surprised at this, and one
journal is frank enough to admit that the Ameii
cans may not, after ALL find their economic policy
a mistake. The people Of the United States are
entirely willing to take the risk on that point
Mr.. Mills is evidently taking his defeat much
90 heart. In accordance with custom the chair
mansbip OF the Ways and Means Committee