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The Somerset reporter., 1892-09-29

Colby University began the year under
favorable circumstances last week, with
an entering class of about so of whom
nearly half are ladies. There are two
married couples in this class. President
Whitman is very much liked by the stu
as a member of the faculty is highly APP
preciated by all. The prospects of the
institution were never brighter.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-09-29
Columbus Day Proclamation.

CoNCoRD,N. H., Sept Ex-Governor Tut
ties Columbus Day proclamation just is
sued, recommends that the churches anc
schools observe the completion of foul
centuries Of American civilization will
lessons of patriotism and with appropriat,
rites and ceremonies
The Somerset reporter., 1892-09-29
Captain Andrews Arrives at Lisbon.

LISBON sept. % Captain Andrews,
In his l6-foo, dory, which sailed from
Atlantic City, on July 20, has arrived
here The captain is we'll
The Somerset reporter., 1892-09-29
McAndrew Held In $40, 900 Bonds.

Boston, Sept. 20,-In the Dorchester
district court Michael McAndrew was ar
raigned on a charge of attempting tt
murder his wife with poison. He PLEADED
not guilty and the hearing was adjourned
for ten days. The chances of his wife,
recovery being considered doubtful, he
was held in f2D, 600
The Somerset reporter., 1892-09-29
Lake schooner wrecked.

WATERrowN. y. l., Sept. as.-Three-
masted schooner John Burt, laden with
Is, 600 bushels Of corn, bound for Oswego,
was wrecked near the mouth of Big Sandy
creek on Lake Ontario. One of the crew
and the female cook were drowned The
vessel is a total loss.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-09-29

NEW HAVEN. sept 2.-Coroner Mix
rendered finding of accidental shooting
in the case of Edward l.. Potter. who killed
his wife Tuesday evening. The evidence
showed that Potter did not know it WAS
loaded.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-09-29

joicing here over the settlement of tn,
labor difficulty between the granite deal
ers and strikers, A committee from eacl
side held long session yesterday, tesult
ing in an agreement so far as local deal
ers and the union can settle.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-09-29

Messrs. w. NJ. & A. G. Ladd the new
publishers of the Fairfield Journal in
their leader this week announce their
purpose in regard to serving their patrons
faithfully and well and we wish them
success in this laudable undertaking.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-09-29

Massachusetts Democrats 60 back on
the Chicago platform in regard to state
banks saying, that if state banks are to
be revived it must be under the gula-
tim of the national government.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-09-29

For the first eight months of the cur
rent calendar yea" the balance of trade
in our favor in our foreign trade was
$50, 400. $3.50 against $50, 1886, 225 for the
corresponding period last year. This
statement includes specie. With specie
excluded the showing would be still
more favorable. because our exports of
gold were s13, 900 900 les this year than
last.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-09-29

hon. o. ID. Baker and Hon. II. NJ.
Heath of Augusta, are said to be in the
field for the Congressional nomination
in tits district in 1894.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-09-29
Scare Is About Over.

NEW YORK, sept. Is. Fight days have
now passed since the board of health re-
ported case OF cholera in this city. The
bulletin issuec yesterday was to the effect
that there hai been NO case since Sept. ~
The Somerset reporter., 1892-09-29
On His Way Home.

PANAMA, Sept. 22-United States min
list Patrick Egan reached here yesterday
enroute to Washington. He will leave on
the first steamship
The Somerset reporter., 1892-09-29

Tie Postmaster General has ordered
free delivery to be established in Water
vile, beginning December lst.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-09-29

In the executive mansion at Raleigh
Is card table presented TO Governor
Darlington by King George II about the
year 1855.
The Somerset reporter., 1892-09-29

Prices reduced al \. q, Blwt's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-02-09
THE BLAINE LETTER.
What the Papers Of the Country Say
About IL.

BRooKLys, n. Y, Feb. s.--Commepting
On BhilS'f ~i'tdravsl fIcm the Presiien.
ttsi con,est, Mur~t lslsteaJ 10 ,he Standard
U0ion seys: "ih.ge's no other rational
view 20 take ~ this letter Than that i, 10 4
sincere act ui reDai 1taiion. The nomip.
siion foI the Presidency "a, sgAu in the
bsnd Of Mr.. Blame. and ne mad but to
accept IL, with rs certain Assurance %
Candidate ever had Of election. Ths terms
~ ihis letter are beyond doubt, snd the
reRtir viii he tho Ssma a. Ia iSs3 The
ietluenGcs decisive with MIR. Blsine are
nposrent sud we place them in order.
the Presidency long ago ceased TO
be passion ot MIR. Biaiue's. He had his
ru ard ltt hy scratch md fl, it not H.
coming Tor BIN to bo claimant for the
flee.
lie RgpreCistfs the deliGacy Of HIS
h--i and decade the strain .nl worry of
The c,mpaign; s.'li moi" the burden ~
iuty AHi iriction ard stpsB Of excitement
Il he oiIiGe sud the gc.st responsibility 1t
YOU'D force upon hin,
3. lie has not bcr und : sny formal
engagement with 'ha Pv,s,iert to refqse 70
be n csnitdaie, but he y Il Harrison regard
esch t'htT win irCress,fg < ,tL,ms'ion, both
al q nsrspn,i az 4 pub iC CHARACTER
IL il mad been the general ,drment OF
She Republicans ,hs' ,hsy c1u j yin Only
slib Mr.. Blaine, personal considerations
ibat control ,ho secretary could have been
put aside, and be YOU'D have gone to he
front OF ihe battle ard tsKel the form~
leadership. There has been All obvh Us
changG " conditions slpoe tho meeting Of
Cor fgtrss, that Rivcs Mr. Blaine his liberty
and ha uses 1t 10 retire"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-02-09
RATHBUN CONFIRMED
As Postmaster Of Elmira, n. Y, Despite
Objection Of David B. Hill.

WARRINGTON. Feb. s The Senste hs,
confirmed the nomination OF Louis u.
Ra'hbuu to be postmaster Of Elmirs, N. Y.
Ir required an hour and half Of the SeL-
ate . time to accomplish the result. Sens
tor Hill who first lodged an objection to
Rsthbun's confirmation, was abeen.. and
his fight vas made by Senator Colqaitt.
There was long discussion of The pro-
p'iety tf passing upon the nomir alton in
the absence Of . senator directly affected
by it. (Rsthbun's office is st Sepstor Hills
home also upon the prCpIie.y of inquiry
by the Senate into the Presidents reason for
removing Flood, the old postmaster.
Several Democrstic senators were Of
the opinion that the Senate should cor fine
itself to An inquiry into the character Of
the nominee and should not undertake to
question the Presidents action in rsmoving z
Flood. as no reasons were assigned by him
for the removal. This sentimen. WAS %
strong that when the question Was pat to q
vote the nays were-so few that there was
no cill FOR the yeas ard nays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-02-09
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

Treasurer Young of Bowdoin College
ia ss present in Cslifofnis looking after the
interests Of the cole &c IN the recent 500
900 bequest.
Capt. Joseph T. Consnt OF Camden, lste
acting collector Of customs Of the district
Of Belfast. died at Belfast, suddenly, aged
about fifty years.
Ernest Perkins, the l2-y -yesr.old son Of j.
+. Perkins, Bath, while coasting on South
Hill, Bath, Saturday night, WAS run into by
sled and 50 injured that he died daring
the night.
A barn belonging to George +. Emery OF
Glenburn, was burned Saturday forenoon
together with four cows, moving machine
farming tools, carriages, etc. Loss, $500 ;
no insurance.
The barn upon the farm Of George +.
Emery, in GiehsuIn, some ten mites from
Bangor, was burned Saturday,. Several
head Of stock, hay, farming utensils, ETC.,
we're destroyed. No insurance.
Capt. Robert NJ. Stevens died at his
home at Old Orchard, Monday, after a brief
illnsss, sgsd IS years. He had served as
county sheriff, county jsiler and deputy
sheriff, and was a csp,aiI iu the Filth Maine
Regiment during the war. lie leaves q
family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-02-09
IN THE SENATE.
Bill Introduced for Enlistment of 1000
Indians in Army.

WAsHIsGroS, Feb. In the Senate,
among the oiiis introduced and referred was
one by Proctor, authorizing the enlistment
In the army OF 5000 Indians.
Sawyer from the committee on com
meIce, reported bill to repeat The act re
quitipg life saving appliance on steamer
as far as it relates to carrying line carry ins
pfojecliies snd means of propelllDg then
on steamers plying exclusively on any OF
the lakes, bays or sounds of the United
States. rsrtel.
Daniel offered resolution calling o,
the secretary Of the treasury for = resiste
ment of the sccoun,s between the UAiIeC
states aud the state of Virginia in regard
10 refuDding the direct tax, lie made
statement in explanation Of the resoiutint
and presented various documents IN it.
support. 1t wss ordered printed in the
Record. The resolution went over unu
tomorrow.
The Senste at | 80 proceeded TO exeCu-
tive session.
The doors were re opened a. 3 30 ans
the Senate resumed consideration of th,
bill providing for pubic printing ard bind
ing and distribution of public documents
The bill contsins lOi sections, 7S Of whicl
have already been disposed of. although
amendments may be still offered to all
Section II fixes the number of extra copiet
Of documents sud reports to be printed
300, coo copies being hxed for the sgricui
tursl report, instead Of 400 coo, the numbe
no~ tiIed by isv.
Manderson, Hno hiss charge of the bill
stated thst copies OF that document, in lot
Of from 100 TO 1000 were frequently Of
fered from 10 10 certs a copy.
That might have been tbs case, Coke
said, whers members represented city con
stiIuencIes. that 1t conlt not be so wher,
agricultural communities we're represented
He gave notice that he would offer 81
amendment fxlng the rumbar at 800 600
Without disposing Of section Il, tho Senate
at 45 adjourned ,iil tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-02-09
FIRE At MEMPHIS.
Business Houses and Finest Hotel South
Of Ohio River Burned.
Loss x1 200, ,OO0-Thought That No Lives
We're Lost.

MRaPHIs, Tenn, Feb. Sat 3 80 to-
| night. the building occupied by the Bruse,
Berne Hat Co, osslers in hats caps and
straw goods, was discovered on FIRE. The
entire rear position of the six story build.
| ing from the basement TO top seemed kblsze
| in an instant.
Ths IRE quickly communicated to the
| front protion aud by 10 O'Clock the fremen
| were forced back from the roaring furnace
of hats and straw goods, and directed their
| Efforts to saving the trunk factory OF 5.
Levy, adjoining the store on the north.
At 10 so the building occupied by the
hat company collapsed ard into the space
formerly occupied by il crashed the builG
| ing Of the Lkngs.sf Hardware Co, which
| sdjoined IL at the soush. The freDeu
| were unsble 30 cope with the flames.
At 10 80 the Levy Trunk factory Was =
total wreck and the L uhrmsnn's hotel,
probably the finest hotel south Of the Ohio
| river, pss in flames.
| At IL ?. M. Ltuhrmsnn's hotel was q
| total wreck.
II 45 P. M The ire is spreading. The
''Ruby" saloon. large harness factory
and another building are now burning, and
probably will be a total loss.
II is thought no lives were lost in the
Leuhrmsnn hote, as the guests had ample
time to escape before the FIRE communicated
! to the hotel.
The loss could not be estimated at mid
| night, but will foot up in the hundreds of
thousands, as the burned portion was the
finest building site in town.
The hotel was sgnifrantly furnished.
| Loss to the hotel, 3l00 600. The bree ze
| charged the oou-se OF the fire snd it began
to sweep eastward. The fremen were
forced bsck at every point by the fumes,
and in short time the Ruby saloon ard the
saloon of J. G. Mayer were destroyed.
| Eastward and 10 the sonth OF where the
hlszs started the fire went on. Lennon &
| Gstes's wholesale dry goods store, Fl. Wet
ter's hardware store, William Jacks chns
store were destroyed and W. N. wilsrson's .
Wholesale drug store next was reached.
| 1t ~ss thought this splendid structure,
with fl'e proof walls. would prove barrier
to the fl ,mes. but the FIRE creps in upon the
stock Of irflsmsbis Drugs from the side and
rear and vss soon bIazipg fiercely.
| Agtin the wind veered to tue vest and
the FIRE started eastward to Second street.
Jones, Huhn & Co.'S printing establishment
xas burned in short time. Lilly Carriage
Co. next caught. and the rear portion Of the
factory with part Of the stock was de-
| suoyed.
The tisemsn on Second street gained q
| foothold and began to keep the FIRE within
the block. The wind then died out which
probably saved the ". s. Bruce csrfisge
factory. and one or sro smaller buildings,
| which alone srs left in the bIjck.
| The block destroyed vas bounded by
Main, Second and Monros streets and is in
the hesrr OF the dry goods district.
The loss will reach 81 ,00O. 600.
l A. M. The fire is buraing Hercely but
is under control. As fsr as is known at
this hour no lives were lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-02-09
THE REAL MOTIVE.
Mr.. Blaine's Reasons Are Those OF a
Man and q True Republican.

WAsnIsGros, Feb. S. The frsgraenssry
and ilcorT c: reports OF q couversAtion
between Secretary Blaine Al 4 Col. Vincent
A. Tsylor, member Of Congress from
the ClHyelsnd, Ohio district, which thro.s
much iisht upon shs rensons tor The .ecrs :
tst,'. letter OF wthdIawai we're recently
circulated.
Col Taylor tonight gave reporter an
sccOunt Of the conversation, saying: "Yes,
did have a tslx with Mr.. Blaine, some
two mon'hs age, on she situstion regarding
the coming campaign. Mr.. Blaine said:
I" do n0s want The nomination. There
was "a time vhen dio. bus that lime hss
passed; The unwrlttsn law of parnes &c
cords to a faIIuful public servant Isnom =
iosu0D, and unless II be clearly SHOWN that
the party is in danger Of defeat in the COM
ins campDgn, and ! as candidate would
be the srobser man, | would hsvs no right
10 be candid AZ. II it be clearly shown
me, or as clearly A. AM, hing present. can
be, tat ought - b. . candidate, l have
in myself certain elements regarding my
candidacy which | mast consider
II believe Mr.. Blaine has, in his action,
been ac:nai.d by motives Of the highess
patriotism, only desiring 80 fss ~ bic
health you'd permit TO do the bes. thing
for ms people and party, regardless Of him.
gef"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-02-09
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.
The Pith Of the News Taken From the
Current Events Of the Day.

A. Truedeau, dealer in dry goods. Mott.
real, 10 il financial difficulties. Ar assign
ment is demanded. Liabilities, $50 600.
Governor Thayer retired to private life
Monday and Governor Boyd took posses
sion OF the executive ofBce st Lincoln, Neb.
The liabilities Of Downie & Larsen, boot
and shoe dealers, Halifsx, N. seeking q
compromise with their creditors. are shoul
$20. 900.
The Merchants Bank Of Moorhe.d,
MINI. clossd its doors Monday mornins
with sl75 900 IN deposit, including con
siderable county fun-s.
The D; mocrats Of Ontario county, NY.
Monday, elected Hill! delegates 10 tue state
convention and passed resolutions in favor
Of nominating Mr.. Bill for President.
Mrs. Catherine Standish. 3 linesl de-
scendsnt of Lord Stardish, an Irish noble
man raised TO peefsge in 1910, died at
Birmip CHAM, CT, Monday, in abb sci
poverty.
The steamship Fl PAso arrived Sunday
from New York, her cargo, including 80
cases of Wiz chester rifss and 13 boxes OF
cartridges, addressed to A. W. Crandsil,
Chairman Democratic Campaign Commit
tee, New Orleans, Is" The excite nent
over the event 10 grest.
Carlyle W. Harris Who poisoned his
young wife, Feb. l.. 1891. ard Who la.,
Tuesday was convicted Of murder in the
1rss degree vas Monday sentenced to death
BY Recorder Smyth. At New York, the
execu ion 70 occur during the week begin
ring March 2lss. Tie motion for . new
t,iai WAS denied.
Murderer McIlvzine vas elsc.rccu,ed a,
Sing Siog, n. Y Mohdsy morning. Tso
Applications Of the current vas necessary
Most Of the witnesses described the scene
- horrible. All but one Of the doctors dc
clared shat death vas instantaneous. Just
before the current vss first applied Nc
Iivsne cried Let her co.
An Albany special to the New York
World says: Senator David B. Hill, up.
On reading Secretary Blsine's letter last
night salt: This announcement Of Mr..
Biaine's does Lot surprise me. For the
past two years, In his opinion. Blaine has
not been Pfesiden entisl candidate and ali
the talk shout Blaine has not smou nted TO
anything. Pre- sidentisl nominations are
not handed to any man on . plaser. II .
President wants u be . candidate Of hi.
party for 3 secsnd term, he has thing
practically his own way. He has oil ,hi
federal machinery and can easily get the
nomination il he wants it, Blaine, as
member Of Harrisons cabinet, c,uld no
work for the nomination, and In no othel
way could be get il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-02-09
OUR NAVY.
Camsroa's Bill TO Increase Eff
ClsDCy Of Enllstsd Force.
Wo.la'S Pali Natter 10 bs Investigated
BY a House Cemmlttos.
Behring Sea Commission Commence,
Work Today With Secret Sessions.

WAsHISGroS, Feb. s.-Seustor Gamer
on today introduced . bill in the Senate
which has IS lis object the promoiicn 0.
'ficiency Of the enlisted ferce Of the navy.
The bill 10 part provides that sny sesmA 4,
lsndsman, f'emsn or coal HEAVIER Who hs,
been honotSbiy discharged shall, IL he rt-
eniisss for fcu' years within three month.
sfter bis discharge. De entitled to psy fos
that period.
IL Is made msndatory by the bill that all
persons eDlisiing for contiuuous service
must be able bodied men between Is snd
50 years, and must serve four yesrs, All in-
crease of one year over the present system.
The limit Of age is not to spply to II -snlist-
ments.
After 80 years Of service Seaman or
petty tfhcer may, upon application TO the
President, be placed On the retired let and
receive rs per cent. of ih4 pay aud Rllo~-
snces Of ths rsnk at uhich he retired. In
time OF pesCe any enlisted man man in the
navy and mariue corps msy be permitted to
purchase HE discharge. the purchase money
TO be credited TO the support of the navy.
Further provision is made by ,he bill 10
admit 10 citizenship upon petition. without
sny previous declaration of intention. any
alien CT 2l years or upwards, who enlisted
In the army and navy and who has been
honorsbiy discharged; such persons not TO
be required to prove more than three years
service IN the navy or one years residence
in the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-02-09
RICHMOND.
A Strike Among lee Men-Business Notes
and Personals.

Special 10 the KEssEBEc JOURNAL
RICHMOND, Feb. S.-A strike among the
men employ edst the Modoc ice houses for
more pay is on this afternoon. About 10
hands are involved in the strike. Men
have come from Bath and Portland to take
The places Of the strikers, and the increase
Of wages demanded will not be granted.
The shoe factory has shut down for tho
week to take sccount Of stock. 1t is re-
ported that hereafter the business here
viii be carried on by W. F. Morgan.
The Richmond Band will hold . three
rights fair at the opera house this week.
A good stage entertainment has been prc-
Vided for each night, consisting Of drama,
character songs and minssrels, to conclude
with dance the last night. As the band
boys have worthy otject 10 view it 10
hoped they will be cordially supported by
the public.
r. 3. Hail of Wa,erv.lis WAS in town
today.
Mise Ora Reed Of Dre spen took the train
today for Boston, to be absent few weeks.
DR.. X. W. Small hiss so far recovered as
to be able 70 walk to his office today.
Miss Alice Voter has gone to Lewiston to
work in . shoe factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-02-09
STANDS WITHOUT A RIVAL,


CIScIssAIt, Ohio. Feb. 8.--The Post
this afternoon prints ap interview with e.
Governor Forskgr on Bislnes letter Of
dechnatioB. SAID Mr.. Foraker:
MIR Biaine viii stand in history With
cut rival. Twice when he Vas . candl-
late sor the nomination ii was r..
fused bim. Orce, when nominated
be vas defeated. Such record would de-
stroy The power, influence and prestige Of
slmoG amy oth6r MAD. But instead, he
has constsatiy grown greater, stronger and
bearer to the hearts % the people, until, -
result, be had Lt.rsily forced upon him
The oppyt1asity to make an Unprecedented
record u twice declining the nomination,
shich you'd have nsA1I in each instance
all eiecsion. Pfesld,ng Harrison does not
Esys tns ho,a upon he affections Of the
peopla Ia. Gls.a enjoys. and 10 conse-
qaencs eaacot hsve lDs strength a. : cADdi-
date That Mr.. Blaine would have. We
~oaid nave had Al easy victory with Blame
aaa We may have h>fd fight, but Il will
be triumphant enc with Hsrrison."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-02-09

Prefers Maine to FlOrida-Death of an
Estimable Lady.

Especial to the KENEEBEc JOURNAL ]
BowDoIsHAa, Feb. S.-Hon. s. w
Carr is to be found again at his place oi
business, having returned last Saturday from
tour through Florida. lie reports having
had very pleasant hip and we'll pleased
with what he saw Of the southern part oi
the Union. But for place OF residence he
you'd not exchange the country north fol
hst south OF the Potomac.
We have to report the death Of Misl
C0rdelis Prable Of this town, who passed
s~ay Sunday st the sdraDced age Of SC
gears. When quite ynung her bright life
became ec!ipsed by the loss OF sight. OF 9
religious turn of mind, she enjoyed service
and when her rsgs confined her within doors,
fh3 clergy would repair to her home and
conduct = service for her entertainment,
md profit. But the dark life was passed
ending trAnquiliy. Rstiring to rest Sstur-
lay evening, lhe household found when the
Sabbath dswnsd, that che had gone to thai
reslm beyond to enjoy perpetual sight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-02-09

Il Is never too late 10 mesd q spssi,ed
ankle, ,s~olis n limb, ,stia neck %, s1y pain CT
sche, il you but use that sovereign remedy,
Salvation Oil. the creates; cure on earth for
pain. Price 25 cts.
sHe 10 we'll paid ih,s il we'll satisfied. =
This is What 3 hsppy man uptown said
whs he threw svsy his empty bottle after
be had cured bis cold with Dr.. Eui's Cough
Syrup, the fsvofits. dlsfolsm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-02-09
DELAYED BY THE STORM.
lee Men Obliged to Scrape Their Field,
Again Before Cutting.
Especial to the Kennebec JOURNAL.

Special to the Kennebec JOURNAL.
GARDINER, Feb. 8.-Oae more day de-
lay and huDdr. Is Of dollars additional ex
pense is the result of yesterdays snow storm
to tie Kennel ice companies. Saturday
eight the fields we're clear and in prime
condition ard many we're all msrked and
grooved in order that he work Of running
10 might commence in earnest Mondsy
morning.
In nearly every case, however, the storm
made it impossible to run and the old rou.
line Of scrAping had to be taken up again
There were one or two places on the riveI
where csnsls were opeTed ard az sttemp'
made TO run in ice, but the snow blocked
the canal ard g-essly impeded operations.
A fair day today and the clank, clsnk
clsnk Of nesrly every ice chain will be
heard ard the harvesting Of the Kennebet
product fairly commenced.