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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29
ROBBERY TIE MOTIVE.
New Developments Concerning the Muir.
der of Dr. thaput.

LOWELL, Mas. June y On the ever
ing when Dr. Henri 4 Chaput W..
stabbed great Effort VIZ made to induce
him to tell vino his as-ailant wa, but in
the excitement several OF those who were
nearest to the dying man at that time
have since been forgotten.
The police, however, have been quietly
working on the case. and one Of Chaput's
friends. who was At his BEDSIDE that night.
gave important information yesterday
This man, Edmund J. Pinault. conyerse1
with DIR. Chaput in French shortly after
he was taken TO the hospital and says that
when he asked the doctor who his assail-
ant WAS, a smile Of satisfaction came over
his face as he said. They tried to get my
money, but they didn't Then he closed
his eyes in pain.
The doctor also spoke to Pinault about
the man with the light suit and the straw
hat. and said he did not walf TO say any
thing because the young mau's parent.
We're respectable Pinault thinks the po-
lice made a mistake in diseharging young
Chaput and leClerc, the twomen arrested
in Boston, until closer Investigation had
been made.
The police say that both leClrrc and Jo-
Hph \. Chaput have left Boston.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29
Baccalaureate Sermons.

Three Maine Colleges held their Com
mencing with baccalaureate sermons on
Sunday Iast.
The sermon at Colby by President
Whitman was from the text: Do all in
the name of the Lord Jesus Col. Ill II.
and is spoken of as sermon of great
interest and power Probably the most
successful year in the history of the col
lege closes at this commencement. The
new president has more than filled the
expectations of his friends. He has Won
place in the hearts of the students and
high rank among the educated people OF
Maine. Under his direction Colby has
risen to higher position than she cvei
held before. The college is larger than
ever and has offered more advantages to
her students than was even deemed
possible for years to come.
At Bates, Lewiston. the baccalaureato
sermon by President Cheney, formed the
opening exercises of the thirtieth ami
ve:sary of Bates College. There was Il
larger gathering than usual of alumni in
consequence of the anticipated rcsigna-
ton OF President Cheney and the choice
of his successor Sunday evening ser
mon was preached before the graduating
theological class by Rev. c. 5. Perkins
oflDover, y. III.
AT the Maine State College, Orono
Sunday the baccalaureap sermon wa,
delivered by Rev. j. ). Williamson, OF
Augusta and it was listened to with &
larg measure of interest and close at.
tenton AS it was an able and telling dis
course. The other exercises of the
evening consisted of music by Howe''
orchestra; anthem by choir reading OF
10Th and 10th Psalms by Rev. w. F
Holmes; singing; prayer; anthem and
benedicton.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29
Morse Arraigned For Murder,
LIFE ON THE OCEAN


WAsHINGToN, June = The com
mandaut Of the Massachusetts naval re-
serve has informed the navy department
that the reserve Of that state will. "a pro
posed by the navy department. take their
summer practice cruise on one u the
United States cruisers. They vii be ready
To start by July j. and expect 70 muster
900 men. They will probably make the
cruise in the San Francisco The New
York naval reserve, it Is understood, will
make their cruise in the vessel loaned them
by the United States, the New Hampshire.
This plan, however is subject to change
and they may decide to accept the propl-
sition OF the department and use a United
States cruiser. The navy department .ad-
yocates the use of the modern cruisers. a
it IS Thought a cruise Oh them away from
home and land will prove more beneficial
than the old method Of cruising near
shore
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29

Mr.. p. p. Hilton who has been APP
pointed Deputy Collector of Customs at
Moose River, is "A gentleman very favor
ably known in Somerset County and his
appointment was asked for by large
number of Democratic citizens in many
Somerset towns and the County. and
The town committee generally endorse
him very warmly. While of course
there is no necessity of a change from
the former experienced officer, W. H..
Hanson, Esq. so long as a change must
occur. we are glad that our genial friend
Hilton has the benefit of it. He will
make a good officer
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29
INDEPENDENCE DAY.
The Most Jrngic Event In Our History, II
Marks the Death of Tyranny.

Marks the Death of Tyranny.
| will make Of thee "A nation nightier and
greater than they deuteronomy tx, IA
Another Fourth Of July at hand! The
speeding years bring round this great
anniversary of brave deeds and brave
results SO rapidly that the music Of OR
celebration scarcely dies away in the
distance before We begin it all over
again.
1t is the brightest and sunniest, the
saddest and the most tragic day in our
calendar, the saddest when we think
of the treasure of life which our national
INDEPENDENCE cost, the brightest when
we contemplate the proud position which
the republic has achieved and the eli
enlargement II has afforded to those who
are seeking liberty III all quarters of the
globe.
Not one of the founders of our govern
ment dreamed of the magnitude or po-
litical significance of their undertaking.
They were noble souls who ministered
to the aspirations of % colonies and in
doing SO builded far better than they
knew. 1t is safe to say that when King
George signed the document which cut
us loose from his sovereignty he uncon-
sciously put his name to the death war
rant of tyranny and oppression every
where. No stroke of pen in royal hand
ever meant SO much for the progress Of
mankind. No autograph was ever writ
ten with greater unwillingness. for the
feeble folk whom he professed to despise
l. L.. l,
field, and the raw troops which We're
without discipline and without food iad
wrung a historic victory from his most
trusted generals.
1t will do no harm to recite these facts,
not in the spirit of wanton boastfulness,
but of grateful appreciation. They not
only stir our pride but rouse us to Il
sense of personal obligation. We have
inherited noble territory; but. better
still, we are the fortunate heirs TO GER
tain immortal ideas which are to he de-
Tended against all Corners at all times and
at all cost.
No truer or more impressive words
were ever uttered than those of Cnrran
WHO said, 1.-The condition upon which
Obtl lldtli given iibtltN w man 10 tbNiiit'i
vigilance" The Fourth of July therefore
means watchfulness. A generation of
neglect would mean crack in the walls
of our temple. Amid the hurry and bus
tie of business we must give passing
and loyal thot ght to our country. The
flags which will wave from Atlantic to
Pacific, from gulf to lakes. will FIJI the
air with the mute eloquence of duty, and
the sunshine which will fall on the
tombs of our never to be forgotten dead
will be an appeal to cherish the memories
of the past in order to insure the safety
of the future.
Let fun and jollity prevail. No nation
can as well afford tc laugh and be glad
as we. We envy no one and have plenty
within our borders. Peace and prosper
ity are guests in our household. But the
still, small voice whispers word of time
ly warning that as private honesty is
the source of personal happiness public
integrity 'athe foundation of national
permanency.-New York Herald.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29
Farrngut Statue Unveiled.

BosToN, June y To-day is red letter
day in the history of Boston's peninsula,
it being the day selected by the city gov
eminent for the unwilling of the statue of
Admiral Farragut, which has been erect ed
on Marine park opposite the foot Of East
Broadway The ceremonies Of unwilling
begun with music by "A band. The troops
came to present arms while Alderman's
Floods daughter unveiled the statue. \
poem by Henry 'Meara was then read,
after which Ex-Governor Rice delivered
the nration
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29
Fatal Accident.

About SIS A. NJ. Wednesday, {. +.
Knapp, foreman of the wood room OF the
Pulp Mill at Madison while liking belt
on a pulley was caught on Il shaft and
fatally injured. One side of his head
was crushed in, his jaw broken, left arm
broken in two places and other injuries.
He was about 40 years old, unmarried
and leaves an aged mother. He died at
1870 last night.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29

The Government of India have sus-
pended free coinage of silver and this
makes the financial situation more en-
barrassing in our own country, although
it should, and probably will, make the re-
peal of the silver purchase act more east
ly to be accomplished when congress
meets in September. Further influence
has been brought to bear upon the Pres
ident to call the extra session of congress
earlier than September but the cabinet
has considered the question and advise
against fastening the assembling of that
body,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29
Company + and Rifle Practice

Col. f. c. Harrington. Inspector of
rifle practice ON Governor Clraves'
staff, was in town Tuesday evening and
inspected Company L in the Armory
and also gave the members thereof in
structons in regard to rifle practice and
in becoming proficient as marksmen He
took OCCASION to compliment the Com
pany on the neat and orderly appear
ance of the armory and the care they
devote to their rifles, equipments, uni
forms and Company property.
He stated that the average of the
National guards of the State in pro-
ticency in shooting was 80. That is
one-half of the members of the different
companies of Maine Militia or National
guards, as the military force of Maine Is
now called. had for the past year quail
fled in one of the } classes of marksmen.
Company + did considerably better than
that.
1t is well known that in former years
Skowhegan's company has stood high
'u VIC IttbTtl LOT eIidI it-sllbbllu S dul
brought prizes away from the State
Muster grounds on several occasions
and the boys appear to be determined to
take hol | this year AMI work earnestly
to maintain the former standard of the
Company and improve upon it if posi-
BILE. Col. Harrington is making tour
Of the state. inspecting and instructing
all the companies in the art OF fine
shooting. He is an enthusiastic officer
and thoroughly understands the use of
the rifle, is one Of the best shots in the
state and has the faculty of in-tructing
the miltiamen in this important branch
of military training.
Prof. kingsbury Bachelor of Hills
dale College. IIillsdale Michigan, was
called to Shawmut by the sickness of
his mother. a lady s5years old, who fort
nnately was much better when he ar
rived there Tuesday last. Prof Bach
elder was for eight years principal of the
Maine Central institute at Pittstield.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29

The Lewiston journal is the authority
for the statement that the friends of Mr..
Donigan at Bingham are going to pub
lish the correspondence in the Bingham
post office contest as an open letter to
col. Morton. 1t would be interesting
reading but we doubt very much it being
done. There is doubtless much friction
over this affair. but our Democratic
friends have way of getting over such
things.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29
A HOTEL COLLAPSES
Burying Scventy-Fiye Persons in the
Ruins-Fourteen Killed


FORT SCOTT, Kan. june 21-At 9 30
o'clock yesterday morning, without a
moments warning, the fremont House, a
four story brick structure, collapsed, bury
ing nearly seventy-iive People in the
debris. The body OF a young woman has
been recovered. Three men were taken
out soon after noon, but their injuries are
such that their deaths are expected in
few hours.
Fourteen persons are missing and be-
lieved to be dead. Twenty seven persons
We're taken from the second story on the
west side by means of ladders, and Others
escaped through the regular exits. Alder
man Woodward, son of the proprietor, was
in the dining room when the crash came
and was CARRIED through the door, but was
not fatally injured.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29

\ letter signed bya large number of
citizens of Augusta headed by Mayor
Leighton. tenders public reception to
Hon. John l.. Stevens, late L. 5. minis
ter to the Hawaiian Islands, and he has
in response thereto consented to deliver
an address on the Hawaiian affairs at the
Augusta Opera House. this. Thursday
evening. The event will be an interest
ing one and the attendance large.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29

BosToN, June . 1t would seem that
the efficiency of the Boston fire laddes
must be high in comparison with that Of
other cities. Captain Conner Of the Prov
idence department came to Boston and
obtained permission from the fire commits
sioners to enter the drill school After
two days OF the rigorous work the captain
found himself unable to continue the
ordeal and has returned to Providence,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29

one of the most unwearied spoils-
men of the present administration is
Hon. Josiah Quincy of Massachusetts,
assistant Secretary of State and the
headsman of the State department. He
has taken care of his friends with all the
assiduity of veteran politician of tine
.Jacksonian stripe. although he afoletime
was something of mugwump and used
to speak eloquently of the beauties of
civil service reform, and of the iniquity
of using public office TO pay political or
personal debts. His practice sadly CON
ficts with his theories.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29
Several Maine parties who have been

Several Maine parties who have been
to the Worlds Fair and extended their
trip further west say that no where have
they found the travel SO large and the
facilities for travelling 50 fine rs those
afforded by the Maine Central railroad
in this state. They say the cars on the
western roads don't begin to touch the
Maine Central's in style and elegance.
Nothing III the country will snrpass the
new trains to be run by the Maine Cen
trail.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29

We learn that the Pressure Isle Star
Herald has changed hands, having passed
into the possession of stock company
he controlling spirits in which are Hons.
Ilewelyn Powers of Houlton, and
Thomas II. Phair of Pressure isle. The
editorial management will be vested in
Hon. Edward Wiggin, one of the most
versatile and facile writer's of Maine,
Thoroughly informed as to the needs
and resources of Aroo-tooh he will make
the paper tower of strength. His nu-
merous friends in and out of the craft
wish him success. The former propri-
etor. Mr.. Geo. II. Collins. who has so
ably conducted the paper for a number
of years. has accepted a position as
private secretary TO General Manager
Cram of the j. d \. K. X.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29

PROVIDENCE, June u The first Of the
briefs to be presented to the supreme court
in relation to the questions submitted by
the house of representatives has been pre-.
pared by William p. Sheffield of Newport.
representing the governor and the senate
The Democratic brief will probably he
ready today. There will be two more for
the Republicans
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29
Judge Biatchford Holding His own.

NEWPORT, r. l., June 24-The local
attending physician reports Justice
Blatehford as comfortable and his real
condition has changed none for the past
two or three day He is still within the
danger line, hut his remaining in his pres
ent condition is favorable to him, or lie
is gaining greatly needed strength.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29

MAIDEN, Mass, June %. Frank Me-
groth of Cambridgeport, alias J. d. Hill,
pleaded guilty to the charge of obtaining
$50 worth of goods from w. c. Taber He
was sentenced to the Massachusetts re-
formatory. Megroth is the young man
who swindled SO many merchants by Sc
curing goods on credit.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29

Boston, June p James A. Trefethen
is anxious to he tried upon the indictment
charging him with the murder of Deltena
Davis SO are his counsel who have made
two applications for TT al to Chief JUS
tice Mason Of the superior court. A few
days more will bring the matter to con
clusiou
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29
Two Deaths Nav Result.

NEWTON, Mass, June 2s-An explosion
occurred at the works of the United States
Fireworks company Yesterday II was
probably caused by sparks from a nail in
the heel of the boot of one Of ;he employees,
Three men, Henry Miller, Leslie Ambrose
and Timothy Meade, were badly burned.
Miller and Ambrose will proba bl. die
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29
Bold skylirht Robbery.

FALL RIyEU, Mass, june 81 The cloth
ing store OF Michael McManis on South
Main street was broken into and 500
worth of goods stolen The thieves broke
in through the skylight, and procured
heavy pole with which to crawl in and out
with their booty.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29

HAvEEHILL, Mass, June ~ Thomas
kattery, aged 30 years. was killed while
attempting to- get OH a moving freight
train at the Boston and Maine railroad
station He fell under the wheels aui wa
terribly manglcl He telouged in Ar
liutft.u Mas.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29

Among the gentlemen at Waterville
this week at Colby Commencement were
Hon. VIM. Pitt Bartlett of Wisconsin.
formerly of New Portland, Dudley p.
Bailey, L. L. d. of Boston, Mass.
formerly of Cornville
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29
Cycier Johnson's Great work.

PITTSRuEG. lure 26 AT the races of
Keystone Bicycle club Joun > J huson of
the Syracuse Athletic club distinguished
himself by making three new records.
One mile on trotting track in competition,
Pm. lS-.; one mile With four pac makers.
Pm. 10 los; two miles in competition,
Am
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29
"sbanr. Campbell sentenced.

BosToN, June 24.-"Shang'' Campbell,
the self confessed professional thief was
sentenced to four years at state prison by
Judge Bishop, in the superior criminal
court. for thu larceny of Si'l from one
Wright at the National Bank of the Re.
public Oct T. 1880
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29
Court of Inquiry Dissolved.

WASHINGTON, June q. Secretary La
mont yesterday issued an order dissolving
the military court Of inquiry ordered in
connection with Ford's theater disaster,
and will leave the civil authorities to deal
with the case
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29

GLOUCESTER, Mas, Juue 2G.-Capt. +,
j. Babson died i'll Middetield after an ill.
ness of sevAal months Deceased WIS
born in this city % years ago He resided
here until within few years ago. He Was
a prominent figure in Massachusetts poll
fipe
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29
viking on Her WAY to the rnir.

NEW York, June ai-The Viking ship
left her anchorage yesterday afternoon and
started on her trip 10 hicago it is ex.
pected to make stops at Newburg, Albany,
Buffalo Cleveland and Detroit
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29
Fairfield High School.

The graduating exercises of the high
school occurred in the opera house Mon
day evening. The house was crowded.
and all OF the graduates performed their
parts with great credit to themselves
and to the school. The stage was deco
rated as parlor. and presented very
fine appearance. the class motto. "QHiis
rita. INNS it," standing out in promi-
nences among the decorations. bins
more's orchestra of Waterville furnished
music for the occasion. The following
is the programme;
Music.
Prayer.
Music
Essay, The Art of Discouragement,
Warren Heselton Balentine
Essay, A Scholars Mission,
Lena Alice Emery
Glass History, Belle Dorothy Tibbetts
Essay, Knowledge is Power,
Jeanette Maude Rice
Music.
Essay, The Worlds Fair, Bertha May Branch
Essay, Uses of immigration
Orrin Albert Learned
Glass Poem, The Fountain of Youth,
Bertha Smell
Essay, Youth the Time to Improve,
Grace Lenora Choate
Music.
Essay, Over the Alps Fair Italy Lies
Carrie Belle Kinds
Essay, Self Culture, the Aim in Life.
Mary Caswell Clifford
Glass Prophecy, Annie Laurie Ames
Address, Edward rayson Fish
Address to Graduates, George q. Weeks
Presentation of Diplomas.
Benediction.
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RocKLAND, Me, June 24.-Chairman
Hobbs of the state committee has issued
call to the Peoples party of Maine to meet
in convention in this city June %. to dis
tuss the political situation and to form
uate plans for the campaigns of '9i and
sac.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29
Harvard Professor ., Engineering.

"ASmlNGToN, June = Secretary Her.
bert has accepted the resignation Of Past
Assistant Engineer |. y. Hollis, who re.
signs his position in the navy TO accept tie
position of professor Of engineering at
Harvard college
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29

OAKLAND. cal, JUNE 2G. Dana Thomp
son broke the worlds Aalfmile swimming
record at Piedmont baths in l3m. los The
race was an official test and will stand as
I he record
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29

Commander wainwright Gushing of the
department of Maine, has ordered that
all posts' colors and affairs be draped in
mourning for Past Deputy Commander
James A. Hail. and on parade for thirty
days rOmrades will wear crepe on their
left arm.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29

HARTFORD, June yS.-1'he students Of
Trinity college have unanimously petit
toned for DR.. Samuel Hart, bishop-elect
of Vermont, not to accept the bishopric,
but TO remain at the college.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29
Host II Leg.

HAvERHILL, Mass, June T - James
Louler, aged 30, an Italian, while attempt
ing to board train for Lawrence fell
under the cars and had his left lg cut off
below the knee.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29

Coal has taken a jump up 20 cents per
ton in New \ ork to take effect July |.
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WHY is an electric car like water melon.
Both depend chiefly upon juice.
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The Somerset Reporter,
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

J. O, sNIrHa E. E. McNEELIE.
7. o. SMITH & CO., PUBLISHERS,
ug WATER STREET. SKOWHEGAN, NE.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-06-29

SUBSCRIPTION RATEs;-one year $780, SIX
months, rs cts; three months, 81 cts, when
paid in advance.
rs will be charged il not paid until the
snd OF year.
ENTERED AS SECOND CLASS MAIL MATTER.
The Progress., 1893-02-18
pE OF THE NIGHT.
. c.rh Refinement and Simplicity in
Vatican Effect

-"
While use Of color is seldom seen
IN tba 1erwear of a refined woman,
and co,d silk underwear is a thing to
he abbed, a little delicate line of color
is sornpes smbroidsred on the edge Of
theisvuffles that trim nightgowns and
other fments. All the fine nightgowns