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The Somerset reporter., 1892-11-03

lllS Trip 10 NO. dfolliid.
Miss Ag lc. b. Stafford pissed sunday
with friends in Augusta.
Miss Kate Burrill returned from her
Boston visit saturday night.
Mrs. Silas Leland returned home last
week from a visit in Boston.
Mr. =. ;. Longlcg Of Scion. attended
the Masonic Convention here Friday.
Mr. Geo. F. Rice, of Stoneham Mass,
was in Skowhegan Friday on Il brief
visit.
Miss Fanny Webb went To Pitt-lield,
Friday. for Il few days' visit To friends
and relatives.
Mis-, Abbic Ilaryillr will leave home
Tuesday for Providence. K. l., where
she will visit friends.
The Skowhegan Broom shop i UNDER
going some needed repairs under the SUI
pervision of NJ. j. Alien.
I've coming season at keenc Bros
shoe factory in this place., promises to
be the busiest in il history.
Mrs. Mary Fullum went to Toronto,
Canada, Friday. where size will be the
guest of Mr.. j. {. Griffin and family.
b. f. Eaton and Mr. !. Z. Oak, his
daughter, returned from their trip to
Camden. y. j., and Washington, y. C..
saturday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Fuller attended
the funeral service, of Mr.. John Ware.
Mrs Fuller's sister. at Watervillc. sat
uday afternoon
Col. \. G. Blunt returned saturday
from his Chicago trip. He reports that
they had splendid weather throughout
and a grand time.
Miss Margcry Morrison leaves home
Tuesday morning for Minneapolis.
Mimi, where She will pass the winter at
the home of an Uncle.
What: 4 grand harvest dinner
When Wednesday. Nov. ID. Where:
At the Congregational vestry. How
mucnf Why Only p ctS.
W. Il. Jordan, Esp, has opened a law
office at Bingham. lie read law in
Pittslicld aud was admitted to the somer-
sci Bar at the september term.
OrdWay reports the sale OF Fort-sc>cn
garments at his cloak opening last Friday
and Saturday, - he must have Il fine
assortment and right prices.
Mrs. Frank r. Ross. of ST. stephen.
y. b. who has been visiting her mother
Mrs. {. b. Ward for several weeks. re-
turns home Tuesday of this week.
Miss Minnie Holden of Moose River.
WAS in attendance upon the teachers con
vcntion held here last week and WAS the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. j. y. smith.
The rain of saturday night did much
damage to the newly painted residence
of W. +. Bacon, Which had Just been
completed, the two eolors running To-
gethcr.
Forty SkoWhegan young ladies are to
give Leap Year party in Milburn Hall
Friday evening of this week. Kendall
orchestra will furnish the music and T..
n. Dclano will cater for the occasion.
~ the team of Frank Thompson WAS
thrc-hing at Albion MorSc's on the south
side. Thursday last, the belt slipped OH
from the machine. throwing one Of tn
The Somerset reporter., 1892-11-03

Moses Society Emblem9 arr al
saS> Correct. PIttcn Agent.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-11-03

Fine ohccrlul Workers ol tn" VI. f.
church ave "a ~ocabr 1T their ec,tr,
Friday evening. Nbont 30 were pro-
ent. and the following programme en-.
livcncd the occasion: Duet. Mr., Ben.
son and Mr.. Pierce, Mis-, lara Yo>Inu,.
aceompau-i: Reading Mis- Lizzie lIig-
gins: violin solo, Chester Mill. reading.
Mrs.. {. '. richards song. Mr. join
Gray lee crcan.a and cake were served
NkoWhcgan is to he honored on
Thanksgiving bay with grand concert
by john Phillip LOUISA New Marin,
Band formerly the United State,
Marine Band who appear here in mat
incc concert This band is considered
by many even the superior Of Gilmore,
aud Manager Arnold i To be commended
torhi- enterprise in securing them for ia,
entertainment ot our proplr. W. -hal
soon be- ahlc to rive more particulars
The Somerset reporter., 1892-11-03
COLUM BUS

Discovered America OF. :
footprint on the sands Of San 81
people Of Skowhcgan and vic
The record-union., 1892-02-17
SILVER IN THE CAMPAIGN.

The Democrats in the House have by
this time reported a free coinage silver
bill. For time it looked as if they in
tended to avoid the issue in Congress and
force upon their National Committee and
Convention party declaration upon or
avoidance of the silver question. But
the managers on the outside would not
accept the responsibility, and hence the
House majority is to be committed to the
doctrine, with the full knowledge, how
ever, that the action of the Senate will be
adverse
This will put the silver question into
the national campaign, as the RECORD
UNION long ago forecast would be done,
and we are rather pleased that it is to be
accomplished, since the sooner the coun-
try gets the handling of the question at
the ballot-box the better for the fiscal
policy of the nation.
We are convinced of the peril and un-
wisdom of the free coinage doctrine, and
equally that the people will not approve
the cheap money policy. So chief issue
in the coming campaign is to be that of
free coinage, as every earnest opponent of
the silver craze must desire it to be. If
the Democracy had been wise for party
purposes, it would have so handled the
imitation matter that this issue would
have been postponed, or made of very
little prominence, but they have made
the usual blunder for which they can be
relied upon in Presidential year. In
doing this they act under the protest of
such leaders as Mr.. Carlisle and Mr..
Mills, who have had the courage to tell
their colleagues that they are yexing fate
by their action in this matter.
No matter what the action of tho House,
The record-union., 1892-02-17
CONGRESS AND THE CIGARETTE.

A bill has been introduced in CONGRESS
to levy heavy tax upon tobacco in the
form OF cigarettes. The avowed object is,
by taxation, to lessen the use of cigar
cites. This is paternalism, in one view
of the case. But for one hundred and
fifty years the Government has main
tanned the right to prohibit by taxation or
to restrain by exacting revenues, in
many directions. a long line of decis-
ions, from the time of Federal taxation
OF banks to this day, support the policy.
The San Francisco Chronicle stumbles.
as usual, in saying that there is no sort OF
harm in the paper of the cigarette, that it
is in the cheap invitation to smoke. The
truth is that the paper is noxious, that
the tobacco in many brands is charged
with opium, and the Cigarette fiend'
very frequently develops into the opium
eater. The form of the cigarette and the
method of its use induces the smoker to
lnhale the fumes, which is not true in the
use of cigar or pipe. The inhalation
habit is deadly, it produces insanity; it
induces what is known as ''the cigarette
heart" which is simply incurable. The
cheapness of the cigarette tends to en-
large indulgence in it; the poor quality of
its tobacco and the villainous treatment
with opium and other drugs makes it's
work deadly. 1t is therefore wise, even
if somewhat paternal, to inhibit the great
use of the cigarette by imposition of a
heavy tax upon its manufacture.
The Chronicle thinks the better plan
would be to make the sale of the cigar
cite felony. That is an absurd sugges-
ton. The power of the Federal Govern
ment does not warrant it; the State of
California already heavily Furnishes for
sale of the article to youths; but the lads
procureItheir cigarettes precisely as before
the law is not enforced, notably in Sac
ramento it is not. If the police have
been taking any steps to ascertain where
boys procure their cigarette supplies,
the public has not been informed of the
fact Along with the sale of lottery tick
cts. and the notorious running of Chi
nese lotteries, and the undisguised play
ing of hokey-pokey, the sale of cigarettes
to boys goes on in Sacramento and prob
ably viii until the people elect an un-
harnessed Chief of Police.
But the Congressional law proposed
will strike at the root of the cigarette evil;
the revenue officials will begin at the
factories and the youth of the land will
be compelled to do without their cigar
cites or to pay such price for them as
will practically limit the sale to nomi-
nal figure. Except that the policy of the
Government in such directions is a long
settled one, the apparent paternal inter
ference proposed would not be advisable;
but it would seem that it is not only de-
fensible, but that it has long line of
precedents to sustain it, and that it is,
therefore, practically beyond debate.
The record-union., 1892-02-17
Ter such circumstances.

CERTAIN well-meaning citizens who are
claim that they cannot understand how
the RECORD UNION can be a consistent
Republican paper and criticise and op-
pose certain party measures. They ap-
pear to be oblivious to the fact that the
RECORD UNION is not party paper. It
is an independent journal, as indeed are
all papers that exercise any appreciable
influence. This paper owes nothing to
party, is not a party organ, and never
will sink to the level of a party trumpet.
Independent and critical journalism
alone is of any use in this day; the power
and worth of party organs have long
since departed. The critical and inde-
pendent spirit is the really progressive
one, either in journalism or in the indi-
vidual. We do not claim party support,
nor acknowledge party allegiance. What
ever public measures this paper discusses
are considered from the enlightened
standpoint of independence, and with the
highest good of the whole community
| alone in view. The party journal which
swallows whatever party managers pre-
scribe and echoes whatever they say, is
weighed by the people at its true value,
which is not greater than that of the cir
cular of political committee. 1t is the
paper which considers all measures and
activities in political life upon their mer-
its and independent of party authorship
or support, that commands the respect of
readers and retains its own. Were the
REooRD-UNIoN to speak only as party
directs, it would not be entitled to
lay any claim for respectful consideration
by the people. It is one thing to have an
opinion concerning the economy and
wisdom of policy proposed or adopted
and to intelligently voice that opinion,
and a different thing, an infinitely
different thing, to follow meekly and
like an echo the expression of party
managers and the dictation of party Or
ganization. The one means freedom,
thoughtfulness and search for the truth;
the other, mere following and servility.
Let it be again stated, as it has been often
and as its whole course indicates, that the
RECORD UNION is an independent paper,
doing its own thinking and abiding the
consequences, if the reasons it advances
for or against given governmental pol
icy do not meet the approval of thought
full public.
The record-union., 1892-02-17
THE NICARAGUA CANAL
Proposition to Hold a Convention in
San Francisco.

Proposition to Hold a Convention in
San Francisco.
In Board of Supervisors of Napa
County, February Sd, the following was
by unanimous vote passed:
committee of representative citizens
of Napa County having appeared before
this board, advocating the appointment
OF three delegates to a convention to be
held IN the city of San Francisco on the
10Th day of March, 1892, for the purpose
OF considering ways and means looking
to the early construction of the Nicar-
aqua Canal, and whereas, it is apparent
that the early construction of said canal
will prove of vast benefit to this State; now,
therefore, it is unanimously resolved that
this board favors the calling of such con-
vention, and to the end that the same
may be called at an early date, the follow
lng-named persons are hereby appointed
delegates to said convention, viz: A. l..
Bryan, George n. Cornwell and 4. ID.
Beard, and said delegates are requested
to correspond and confer with the Board
OF Supervisors of each county of this
State, urging the expediency and wisdom
OF electing delegates to said convention,
not to exceed in number one delegate for
each 200 votes cast in each of said coun
ties at the last general election. And it is
further ordered that the clerk of this
board forward a copy of these resolutions
to the clerk Of each Of said Boards of Su-
peryiSOrs
The record-union., 1892-02-17

THOUSANDS of voters in this city have
over and again sworn that they will not
be bulldozed, used and trafficked in by
the six-by-nine bosses, whose intellectual
caliber is equal only to the calculation Of
the money value Of an ignorant, indiffer-
ent or venal voter. These independent,
free-thinking, unridden citizens see to-
day the entire boss artillery trained upon
William Mclaughlin. They must under
stand what that means; the tricksters,
who put up man of incompetency but
respectability and all manner of good
ness, know perfectly well that McLaugh-
lin cannot be used. His reelection means
their final and complete overthrow.
They mass behind a good old citizen
therefore, and direct their fire aga INST the
incumbent of the Street Commissioners
office-for any good purpose? Certainly
rascality, venality and dishonesty of an
opponent the latter is safe to adhere to.
OF course it was expected that from be-
hind Mr.. Green would come charges that
Mclaughlin is corrupt, venal, unfaith-
full in Office. But the independent
voters know precisely how to weigh and
value all these things. Mr.. Mclaughlin,
while sharply criticised by the people as
to some of his policies, has had their re-
fo,, &c,
his vigor, and for the perfect fearlessness
with which he states his position. He
has proved, too, that he is not stubborn,
but open to conviction; he demonstrated
it when he came, after long deliberation,
around to license reform, and gave us all
we have in that direction; he demon
strated it when he came, after deliberate
study, to street Improvement by bond
issuance; by insistance upon guards and
checks to street railway franchises, and
so on through a long list. 1t is not
charged that Mclaughlin is boss-directed
or boss-ridden. He is his own master,
he has made his record, and we prefer it
to experimenting. We know where to
place him; we find him successful in his
undertaking for city good; we find that
under his administration the city has Sc
cured more and substantial street i'm
provement than at any other period in its
history. We hold, therefore, that to oust
such an official in order to give place to
an untried, inexperienced man, whose
campaign is backed, promoted and
doomed by bosses who threaten free men
with the party whip, would be the hight
Of folly and cowardice. That Mr.. Nc
Laughlin is Democrat and Mr.. Green
Republican and Mr.. Croly another cuts
no figure in the case. Mr.. Green's sue
cess is the upstart bosses triumph; it
means whip-cracking that will resemble
a Chinese New Year celebration. Votes
to Mr.. Croly are votes sacrificed and
votes given to Green. Croly's vote is
Green's gain and McLaughlin's loss. Let
independent Republicans and Democrats
alike reflect what duty and self-respect
and the city's best interests demand un-
der sIlch circumstan
The record-union., 1892-02-17

No ONE, not even the would-be bosses,
whom recent speaker well characterized
as upstairs" has charged that J. B.
Rodgers is subject to boss influence, that
behind him stands any yenal influence;
that his candidacy hinges upon pledge,
promise or contract. He presents, there
fore. to the men who have in the past re-
volted from boss rule, strong reasons for
their support. Honest. capable, free, he
ought to be elected by the free men Of the
city.
The record-union., 1892-02-17
SUPREME COURT MINUTES
IN BANK.

SATURDAY. February 13. 1892.
IA, S3S-Pennie VS.. Roach-Ordered that
appellant have ten days from this date
to serve and file his points and authorities
herein IN reply to respondents. The Court.
DEPARTMENT ONE.
MONDAY, February ! 5, 1899.
IL, 2,S24-Norton VS.. Walsh; IA, 1S6-Galli-
ane VS.. Kilfroy-Causes ordered submitted.
The Court.
DEPARTMENT TWO.
3.626-Malone VS.. Big Gravel Mining
Com pany-For the reasons given in the opin-
lon, the Judgment is reversed and the cause
remanded with directions TO the court below
to set aside the default and permit demurrer
or answer to be filed within reasonable time
after notice. The Court.
The record-union., 1892-02-17

whether it takes alarm and delays a vote
upon the report, or whether it adopts the
committees scheme, a square commit
ment of the majority, and one that cam
not now be avoided, is made. In any
event the Republicans as party will oc-
cupy the aggressive SO far as silver is
concerned, in the coming campaign, and
the Democrats will be driven to the de-
fensive-alway the unhappiest of situa-
tions
The record-union., 1892-02-17

The RECoRD-UNIoN and WEEKLY
UNION are the only papers on the Coast,
outside Of San Francisco, that recetUe the
JitA Associated Press dispatches from all
PARIS Of the world. Outside Of San Fran
cisco, they hare no competitors either in
influence or home and general circulation
throughout the State.
The record-union., 1892-02-17

r
and it kept on spreading
slowly. 1t started the
same on my back, be-
tween my shoulders. a
few days after the spots
turned gray and began
itching. Small scales
would fall Oft. so it con-
tinued spreading all over
my body. l tried all the
patent medicines l could
think of, or get hold of. 1
also consulted doctors.
Yes, they would cure me
in a short time, but they
always failed. Then l
The record-union., 1892-02-17
San Franciscn a Ananntas-

San francisco Agencies.
This paper is for sale at the following places:
i. P. Fishers, room 21, Merchants Exchange,
California street; the principal News Stands
and Hotels, and at the Market-street Ferry.
&8- Also, for sale on all Trains leaving and
aOmin0 into Sacramento
The record-union., 1892-02-17
SUPERIOR COURT.
Department. one-Catlin, Judge.

department. One-Catlin. Judge.
TUESDAY, February 18th.
Kate Rodergerdts vs. Augustus Rodergerdts
Continued one day.
Department Two-Van Fleet, Judge.
TUESDAY, February 10th.
Herman Fisher, native of Germany, ad-
mitted to citizenship.
Albert Meyer, native of Switzerland, ad-
mitted to citizenship.
The record-union., 1892-02-17

MRS. wINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP,
has been in use over fifty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while teething
with perfect success. 1t soothes the child
softens the gums, allays pain, cures wind collie
regulates the bowels, and is the best remedy
or other causes. For sale by druggists In
every part of the world. Be sure and ask for
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. twenty-five
cents q bottle. MWF
The record-union., 1892-02-17
SAN FRANCISCO STOCK SALES.
SAN FRANCISCO, February 16, 1S9

WAR! on scrofula and every form of
impure blood is boldly declared by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great conqueror
Of all blood disease. When given fair
trial it will prove its merit.
The record-union., 1892-02-17
Weather FORECAST

Forecast for the ensuing twenty-four hours
For Northern California-Generally fair;
warmer winds.
The record-union., 1892-02-17

~ These publications are sent either by
Mail or Express toagents or single subscribers,
with charges prepaid. All Postmasters are
agents.
The Best Advertising Mediums on the Pa
eif1c coast
The record-union., 1892-02-17
ITCHING AND SCALY
Skin Disease Nine Years, Doctors and
Medicines Useless. Cured by
Cuticura for 81 75.

1 feel it is my duty to tell you my expert
ence with your CUTICURA REMEDIES. l have
been troubled for over nine years with dread
full skin disease. When | first felt it, there
apneared few small red snOts on NV hreast
The record-union., 1892-02-17

Entered at the Postofice at Sacramento as
Bocond-clRss matter.
The record-union., 1892-02-17

The highest velocity ever given to a
cannon ball is estimated at 1926 feet per
second, being equal to mile in 3.2 sec
onds.
The record-union., 1892-02-17

BEECHAM's PILLS sell well because they
cure.
The record-union., 1892-02-17

PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH by
use of local anesthetic. DIR. WELDON, Den
tist Eighth and streets.
The record-union., 1892-02-17
ztftp Advertisements.

CAPITAL BAKERY, FORMERLY KUCH
I j ler's is now open at 922 street, and will
be conducted as first-class bakery. All kinds
of Bread, Pies and Cakes.
!. e L IIHAS. HOGA n
The record-union., 1892-02-17
THE WEEKLY UNION.

Is the cheapest and most desirable Home,
News and Literary Journal published on the
Pacific Coast.
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The record-union., 1892-02-17
4pRrfnl 3gtntirrs.

FAST TIME TO THE EAST.-The Atlantic
and Pacific Railroad (Santa Fe route) is now
twelve hours shorter TO Kansas City and St
Louis, and twenty-four hours shorter to Chi
cago than formerly. Pullman Tourist Sleep
ing Cars to Chicago every day without change
Personally conducted excursions every
Wednesday, with tourist car to Boston
GEORGE W. RAILTON, Agent, 1904 Fourth
street, Sacramento. MWF
The record-union., 1892-02-17
THE seeds of sickness and of death

4
In disordered mouth are sown:
When bad the teeth or foul the breath,
Both soul and body lose their tone,
Till SOZODONTS brought into play,
And sweeps those dire defects away.
The record-union., 1892-02-17

me. Some few months ago l noticed your adj
vertisement in the Tacoma Morning Globe;
thought would try the CUTICURA REMEDIES,
not thinking it would do me much good, but
cake of CUTICURA SOAP and three bottles OF
CUTICURA REsoLvENT cured me entirely. My
skin IS now as white and pure as that of a
friends in Chicago Ill, and st. Paul, MINI.
JOHN E. PEARSON,
P. o. Box 1862, Whatcom, Washington.
The record-union., 1892-02-17
SCHNERR & &C
Successors to Postel & Schnerrl,

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Nos. iii and III3 Front Street, Sacramento. Cal.
DROPRIETORS CAPITAL SODA WORKS
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Mineral Waters. Carbonated Drinks, Flasks
etc.
Our Sarsaparilla, Iron and Vichy Water and
California Orange Cider still lead on this
coast on account of their healthfulness, purity,
delicate flavor and keeping qualities.
T Beware of irresponsible parties.
who, under all sorts of misrepresenta-
Ion, offer for sale similar but vastly
Inferior goods made In outside towns
The record-union., 1892-02-17

PATRONIZE GRIFFEN, the Lightning
NeMsdealer and Stationer. sos K street.
The record-union., 1892-02-17

Sold everywhere. Price, CUTICURA, soc.
POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION,
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Rs- +" How to Cure Skin Diseases" 81 pages.
so illustrations, 100 testimonials, mailed free.
pTlIPLES, blackheads red, rough, chapped
lM and oily skin cured by CUTICIIRA Soap
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.Er WEAK, PAINFUL KIDNEYS.
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4SPain Plaster. The first and only
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ening plaster. 25 cents.
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DRoFEsSoR o'MALLEY'S DANG :.
i ing Academy, Y, Nj. I. Hall. Ladies, -
and gents class Wednesday, 7:3O p. M: "a
ladies' class Wednesday, 8 P. M; chill, kG&
dren's class, Saturday, P. NJ. Private lessons
given in fancy dances Music furnished for
al occasIons. ia12-n
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DANCING CLASSES AT TUR- SkA
u ner Hall. Gentlemen's Glass, E%9
Monday, 1870 p. NJ. Ladies and TI
Gentlemen. Tuesday, 7:3o p. NJ. ENA
Children. Saturday, 1:3O P. M ~ MA
Music furnished for all occasions. EfW#A
JONES, FISCH & WATSON, S5SfzssM
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age, from pimples to scrofula.