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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-09-28
Fortune or Brandy.

Among the anecdotes published in
connection with the recent death of Ed
win Booth. the noted actor, il is men
toned that when he made his first de-
cided success ia Breton. more than
thirty wears ago, Warren. of the Boston
Museum. then a veteran upon the stage,
said to him; edwin, remember now,
with you it is either tame and fortune
or "A bottle of brandy. The choice rests
with yourself" Alas, how many young
men of rare promise, on and Oft tn,
stage, have thrown away fame and
fortune for the bort lie of brandy
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-09-28
Spain and Cuba.

Spanish diplomats now propose home
rule for Cuba. The direct reason for
their conversion is the fact that the ex-
penses of running the little West Indian
island last year were $4,000, 900 in excess
of the receiptA In other words, Spain,
while willing to accept any revenue that
Cuba might pay its mother country, does
not care to shoulder the Islands debte.-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-09-28

The Sceptre Life Association gives
some interesting testimony in regard to
the longevity of total abSfainers. For
the nine years ending December, 1892,
in the general sections seven hundred
and sixteen actually died out of the nine
hundred and thirteen expected; while of
the four hundred AM thirty-three cx-
pected deaths in the abstainers' section,
only two hundred and forty-one died.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-09-28

The best Salve in the world for Cuts. Bruise
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter
Chapped Hands, Chibains Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteen to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. or sale by Roland r. Patten.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-09-28
Ignorance of Military Rank

At the beginning of the civil war IA
great many people were quite Ignorant
of the pomp and splcndor of military
rank, aud the Importance of military
titles. Their ignorance led to the many
amusing incidents, one of which is told
in connection with General llardce. 1t
was at the time that Albert sidney
Johnston was in command at Bowling
Green. Ky. and Gen. llardee was Or
dered with his command to that place
from Columbus, Ky. At that time the
bridge over the Tennessee river ut Dan
Vile, Tenn, had not been completed
and the general and his command had TO
be ferricl over the river to cars ON the
opposite side. When General llardee
had crossed the river-supposing. OF
course, special car had been provided
for himself and his military staif-he
accostcd brakeman belonging to the
train with the question; "Where shall
| and my staff go:" The brakeman'
having no idea who the general was, or
of what his staff consisted. after survey
Ing him and his sword thoroughly and
somewhat contemptuously replied ::
"Iou can 90 into that car there, and
YOU can stick your old staff out of the
window. ChicagO Joutpoi
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-09-28
ALLAN IA. CA.

When an article has been
sold for q years, and its sales
have increased each year, in
spite OF competition and cheau
limitations, it must have supe.|
rior quality and absolute uni.|
formity and purity. Dobbins'|
Electric Soap has been conf
stantly made and sold since
1869, more each year. Can
the sale of an inferior article
constantly increase for I'd
years This soap is TODAY
as ever, the best, the purest.
family soap made. 1t contains
no adulteration of any kind
and is intrinsically the cheap
est soap made because it will
go SO far, and do such perfect
work. Ask your grocer for
it.
n0NT to read :. carefully the direction,
UoV around each bar, also what is said
chll on the inside wrapper. Be sure that
mil our nameIappears on each, as there
are many inferior limitations palmed off as the
genuine Dobbins' Electric. None genuine
without the name on the wrapper Of
DOBBINS SOAP MFG CO.,
successors to |. L. Cragin & Co.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-09-28
Canned Goods VIII BE High Next Season.

A. E. Wetmore, representing syndi-
cate of California fruit Gamers, was in
Helena yesterday. He came to judge
how much fruit the Montana market
would take at low prices this season. In
explanation of his trip, he said: The
Pacific coast canneries will be able this
year to can very little fruit. Money is
so tight that it is impossible for them to
get the cash to buy tin. sugar and other
necessary supplies and pay their labor.
They have already contracted for the
growers crops. and these they will have
to take. The peach and other crops will
be large. and the Gamers will try to
ship all the fresh fruit possible. What
they do not ship will be dried. Natural
ly California fruit will sell at low prices
this year, but canned goods next season
will be high. Cor. Chicago Tribune.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-09-28
SANDER From the Pulpit.

A preacher at Lafayette, Ind, is re-
ported to have about broken up his
church the other day by saying in SER
mon that God made the earth in six
days, and then he rested; then he made
man and rested again; then he made
woman, and since that time neither God
nor man has had a rest. louisville
Courier-Journal
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-09-28
A STRANGE CASE.
How an Enemy was Fooled.

The following graphic statement will he
read with intense Interest: 81 cannot describe
the numb, creepy sensation that existed IN my
arms, hands and legs. had to rub and beat
those parts until they were sore to overcome
in measure the dead feeling that had taken
possession OF them. In addition, l had 10
Grange weakness In my back and around my
waist, together with an Understandable gone
feeling in my stomach. Physicians said It
was creeping paralysis, from which accord
ing to their universal conclusion, there Is no
relief Once It fastens upon person, they
say 1t continues its insidlous progress until
it reaches vital point and the sufferer dies
Such was my prospect. had been doctoring
IA year and a half steadily, but with no par
ticular benefit. when saw an advertisement
OF DR. Miles Restorative Nervine, procured a
bottle and began using 1t. Marvellous as 1t
may seem, but few days had passed before
every bit Of that creepy feeling had left me-
indication of Its, return; l now feel as
well as l ever did. and have gained ten
pounds in weight though l had run down
from 10 to 1877. Four others have used DR..
Miles Restorative Nervine on my recomen-
dation and 1t has been as satisfactory In their
cases as in mine"-James Kane, La Rue, o.
DIR. Miles Restorative Nervine Is sold by all
druggists on q positive guarantee, or sent
direct by the DR.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart,
Ind. on receipt Of price, 81 per bottle: six
bottles for IS, express prepaid. II Is Tree from
oplates or dangerous drugs
Scld:by H. W. Cushing, Skowhegan, Me.
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"ii,.e Is tie best investment | ever
made il my life sad G. Gentle as he
took the extended hand of stalwart
young man with the features of the
American Indian and introduced the
gentleman as DR.. Carlos Montezuma,
lone would not think bought the doc
tor for $50. He was but five years of age
Their. 1t was in the summer of 1871.
was prospecting in Arizona, taking pho
tographs of Indians and Aztec ruins and
gathering curiosities. One day band
of Pimo Indians came into my den with
this handsome fellow here, but he was
not handsome then. He was painted in
glaring colors, with rows of beads around
his neck. | took a fancy to him as a
genuine live curiosity. The Pimos wanted
$50 for him. l tried to beat them down,
but they insisted upon their price, and |
gave it. The little chap cried for day
or two, thinking | was going to kill him,
ana he laughs now when he explains that
ne took me for the devil.
DR.. Montezuma is III the government
service and is now on his way from the
Colville reservation Of Washington to
the Indian school at Carlisle, Pa, where
he will enter upon the duties of school
physician. The doctor was partly edu-
Gated in Chicago III the public schools,
where he spent five years, and later took
the course in the Chicago Medical col
lege, entering the Indian service of the
government after his graduation. He
says his life will be dedicated to the
service of the Indians, and he will never
be perfectly satisfied until the govern
ment properly educates the young of his
people. Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-09-28
ASK Your Grocer for It.
THE LIVER FINDER. it goes straigf

TIE IVth T1"UIh, tt Soes stra1Snr
to liver, thoroughly renovates it
and restores the whole system to
healthy condition. tits the True
al. F." Bitters, an honest med
icine, honestly made, and sold at
an honest price; but it cures alike
the ills of honest man or knave.
Of course you are the former and
would not encourage dishonesty
by purchasing an imitation, even
at lesser price.
The True al. f." is the sick
mans friend. 35c. of your dealer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-09-28
Wartime Shinplasters just Redeemed.


During war times the municipality of
Albany issued on its own credit fraction
al currency redccmable on demand at the
city treasurer's or chamberlain's Office
Most Of the fiat money was redeemed
within the five years subsequent to the
end of the war, and during the seventies
the chamberlain would be called upon to
change few coins. 1t was believed that
all had been taken up.
Yesterday, however, Chamberlain Hills
was visited by two young ladies who
showed him IL quantity of the currency
issued in 1862 and asked him what it was
worth. To the chamberlain's questions
as to how it had come into their possess
sion the elder replied that i'll looking
over the effects Of II relative lately de-
ceased it WIS found stored away in an
old box along with many war curios.
Mr.. Hills promptly handed over the
counter in good bills the face value of
the money, between S25 and $50
A singular coincidence connected with
the transaction WAS that Chamberlain
Hills himself paid out the currency re
deemed yesterday TO the original owner
over 80 years ago.-Albany Journal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-09-28

USE DANA'S SARsAPARILA IT'S
III 1.-THE KINDIrNAT CURES."la sTH
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-09-28

500 lbs Of strictly frst class Spruce 'as
will pay highest market price for same E.M
oElANo, Baker and Confections'
SkoWhegan. M
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-16
NEW HAVEN YACHT CLUB. The Twelfth Annual Regatta of the
 Club.

The Yacht clubs twelve annual regatta will be sailed over the regular club course Thursday, June %, 1893, starting at il @. m., open to yachts of the following clubs:
 Larchmont, Atlantic, Bridgeport, Pa vonia. Fall River, Jersey City, Rhode Isl and, Shelter Island, New York, New Rochelle, New Bedford, Stamford, Brooklyn, Indian Hsrbor, Riverside, Knickerbocker, Yale Corinthian, Seawan- haka Corinthian, Philadelphia Corithian, Corinthian navy, New Yacht Racing asso- citation, Providence Cerinthian.
 Tho race will be sailed under the racing book for 1SS3), for cups or cash prizes, at the option of winner. The Warner and Rival cups will also be competed for by their respective classes.
 The steamer Continental has been chart cred by the club and will follow the yachts over the course, leaving Belle dock at 1O:3O .. m. Music will be furnished by MalIon's orchestra. Table d'Hote dinner will be served between 12 m. and p. n. Light refreshments, fruit, ice cream, etc., can also be procured on board steamer. The steamer will be in charge of Mr. John I. Goodrich of the regatta committee.
 procured of the regatta committee, or at the following places: Frank W. Guion, Shoninger's piano warerooms, 801 Chapel street; e. E. Dudley, 79S Chapel street, and E. s. Osborn, -95 Church street. Staterooms can be obtained in. advance from the regatta committee or from Frank w. Guion, secretary.
 The regatta committee Is D. M. Good ridge, chairman, John I. Goodrich, s. D.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-16
LeWfH-Dann.


 Announcement has been received by friends in this city of the marriage June
 of Mics Esther J. Damn to T. Jay Lewis of Denver, Col. The bride has large circle
 of friends in New Haven, her home for
 years past. She has resided In recent years
 in Fair Haven, at $40 Grand avenue. Pre-
 viously she resided with her mother, now
 deceased. at the residence of the brides
 brother, William Damn, of the firm of Damn Bros Franklin street. The bride left this city month ago on a trip to visit her brothers, Messrs. Jssss and Jonathan Damn in Ohio. both prominent and pros porous men of that state, formerly of this city, who with their families and other friends were present at the wedding. The groom Is one of the leading jewellers of Denver, Col and highly respected cit-
 zen. The happy pair, after a wsdding | journey to the worlds fair, will reside at MT. Lewis summer house at Highlands, Col, and in the winter will occupy their
 new and beautiful house just erected bJ | the groom for the reception of his bride
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-16
NEW MEMBERS ELECTED.

The Young Mems Republican Club
 Add Sixteen Names to its List of Members.
 A largely attended and exceedingly en- thusiastic meeting of the Young Mems Re- publican club was held at the club house last evening, with President Farnsworth in the chair. The club is in most prosper ous condition both as far as membership and finances are concerned, and since the 1st of January has added over 100 names to it's membership, in an off year, sixteen of whom were elected to membership last night.
 The members elected were: Arthur Wright, I. M. Ullman, J. Griffith, Philip Goodhsrt, F. M. Garland, 0. H. Brooks, George s. Woodruff, Charles E. Curtis, Joseph A. Church, George A. Law, John W. Resell, Sheldon L. Squire, Leroy Huntingdon, D. Scott Wright, James D. Dewell, jr., and Everett L. Crockett.
 At the meeting President Farnsworth in an eloquent speech paid @ glowing tribute to the usefulness and ability of the late Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue Eu- gene 8. Miller, who was up to time of his decease an active and prominent member of tho club.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-16

man who received percentage of 65 out of 100 in his final stand was entitled to 6 diploma.
 Captain Petit, in speaking of the work of the class, said: "The work was entirely voluntary and we have had about sixty men out of class of 115 They have talk en great interest in the work, and nearly every man has been present at each of the drills. They receive year of theoretical instruction beside the practical drill, so that they really have chance to acquire more knowledge of military tactics than the members of the National guard, espec- ially in the theoretical department" The men who received certificates were were as follows:
 Especially distinguished-A.B Blosdgood, Howe, Ingersoll, Granville, A. J. Camp bell, E.-0. Smith, H. B. Lewis, R 0. Adams, 0. 0. Wilson. W. F. Brown. Meritorious-Baldwi A. L. Day. Coe. Stoughton, M. H. filling, Fouss, Tread | well, De Won, Robbins, o. H. Hammons. | Thompson, B. l.. Lawton, F. B. McMullen Hawley, H. L. Potter, Comfy, A. H. Ste
 vens, Murray, Bamberg, Ford, Hitchcock
 Hine, Gibbs, Ellsworth, R. E. Hall, Stod
 dard. Huugerford, L. 0. Lswton, Spencer
 Mandel, Billiard, Little, BAlden, White
 head, G. 0. Clafk,rL w. Day, Mcdse
 SuJdsm, Fl. J. Fish, Blair, E. L. Fox.
 The following gentlemen did especial,
 meritorious work in the theoretical course
 but did not take the practical work: w
 B. Berger, l. E Wright, R. P. Strong, W
 P. Stevens, William Lansing, jr.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-16
The House.


 The house this morning reconsidered its action of yesterday in passing the bill creating the battalion of naval reserve. A committee was appointed to recall it from the senate and 1t was then indefinitely post poned by 2 vote of 1s1 to 37. The house yesterday adjourned on vote on the good roads bill, which provides for highway commission and the building of five miles of good maoadam road in each county at an estimated expense of over $200, 900. This morning the house teok up the bill, defeated it 101 to 76, and then to clinch the matter and kill the bill, Mr. Gum moved reconsideration, which was defeated by the same vote. Resolutions incorporat- ing the Nashawaug Railroad company, the Lake Ssltonstall Railroad company, and amending the charter of the city of New Haven were adopted.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-16
SOUTHERN AssoCIATIoN.
Close of the UnIversalists' Conven'

Close of the UnIversalists' Conven-
 tfon.
 MKRIDKN, June 15.-The second days session of the Southern Association of Uni versalists opened at o'clock this morning in the old Universaliss church on Liberty street, with conference meeting led by Rev. Dr. Weaver of Canton, N. Y. The reports of the parishes showed sn excel lent condition of affairs The address of Rev. James Vincent of Danbury was on the topic: ''0ur Faith; Is It Not the Current of Religious Thought aHd Life"
 During the general discussion that fol- l lowed, Rev. Dr.. Weaver and Rev. Mir. | Stickney of Cromwell made some interest Ting remarks. MT. Stickney Is one of the oldest clergy ] men in the state, being the minister who I tied the nuptial knot at the wedding of Ar. | and Mrs. l. O. Lewis. The convention closed this afternoon with the sermon by Rev. H. 0. Badger oi New Haven, who took for his subject: "Ths Word of God"
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-16
PARASOLs! PARAsoLs,

They Must be Sold at once a
 Great Sacrificed. Helvetia silk pArasols, all black. with fine handles, were sl.50, now 9Sc. Gloria psrssols down to 39c. Changesble silk psrasols, were $2 50, now $1.4S.
 Blue silk sun umbrellas, were S2.50, now S1.4S.
 Handsome satin stripe parasols In grey and tan, were $2.75, now S1.69. Children's parasols from 15c up.
 mENDRL & FREEDMAN,
 5T2 Chanel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-16
Effect, or mad City Water.

While the city water continues as disa- greeable and offensive as is that in at least a portion of the city, the beverage supplied by the Hygeia Ice company will be found a most welcome substitute, even by those who care for no greater purity In water than absence of taste and smell. The fishy taste and smell of water drawn from fsu- ly increased demand for the products of the Hygeis company. A perfect drink Is distilled and filtered water cooled with Hygeia ice. je15 If
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-16

The demand in West Haven for distilled and filtered water has led the Hygeia Ice company to establish an agency there. All orders left at the West Haven store of L. c. Pfsff & Son will be promptly filled by the firm which will also receive West Ha- ven orders for Hygeia ice. je15 If
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-16
FRIDAY BARGAINS
ar mendeI & Freedman,s.

Mems Stanley negligee shirts, laundried collars and cuffs, usual price $l, at 69c.
 Meu's ribbed bAlbrigsAn underwear, worth 50c, at 29c.
 Fast black seamless socks, usual price 25c, to-day 12 1-2.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-16

The entertainment was concluded with 8 farce entitled "Box and Cox," In which Mrs. s. D. Blogg, H. F. Blogg and J. Cromer took part.
 Refreshments were served in the upper hall. John Trace was master of cere- monies.
 MT. Parrish who entertained the audience with character sketches, was three times encored. He is known to the theatrical profession as Val Ds Grey.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-16
Charged with Smuggling.

Joseph Ayuub alias Farris PArdee. an Arabian who keeps 6 large silk store in New York city, was arrested yesterday afternoon by United States Deputy Mar shsl Loveridge on a warrant charging him with smuggling several thousand dollars worth of fine silks through the local GUS tom house. The offence was committed on June O. Ayuub was taken before Con- missioner Wright who held him for an sx. animation under $5, 900.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-16
The Senate.


 Reports were received by the senate this morning incorporating the South Windham Electric Power company; the company to build highway bridge over the Conneeti- out river between Middletown and Port land; and the Rockville and Ellington Street Railway company.
 The Middletown bridge bill was reported adversely the other day, but rsoomiA Atted with favorable result; but the bridge must be built in four years instead of six, and $2o, ,000 instead of SIG, 900 must be paid in before operations can begin.
 Senator Cleveland introduced . resolu- Hon which was passed under suspension of the rules and at once sent to the house appointing Henry W. Farnam of New Ha ven and Francis Goodwin of Hartford commissioners of sculpture to fill vacan- cies for six years from July 1, 1891; and Alfred E. Burr and Charles Dudley War ner of Hartford for six years from July 1, 1893.
 The bill to regulate the manufacture and
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-16
Pure yyaterin West Haven.

Brown's Root Beer Extract the Beat, So say those who have used all kinds. Sold by druggists and grocers. Try 1t yourself
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-16
A Rig Gain for German Socialists

A HE Gain Tor German Socfaifsts.
 A private Berlin oablegram received in this oity by two German residents from friends over the water last evening stated that in the, elections which are being held in Germany for members of the Rsichstag the socialists have made a gain of 50 per cent. over the last elections. The cable gram ran, as follows:s -s
 BnRIIN, via NEW YORK, Juno 15,- 's3.
 Last election we (the social democratic faction of Germany carried altogether twenty districts at first poll; to-day thirty out of 120 known. Liebknicht and Singer reelected by increased maiorities.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-16


 By Monday morning a very handsome souvenir of commencement week will be placed on sale at the Coop. end the Osborn Hall pharmacy. Thick Japan paper is used for the cover and cut from Life will be in the center. Ribbons will form the bind ing. There will be about twenty five pages of matter containing @ complete program by days of commencement week, including all athletic games and class day exercises. There will be many cuts from the New York Life. One of the features of the souvenir will be half-tone cut of the new White dormitory. This will be the first time that any cut has appeared. In the souvenir there will be a complete account of all the Yale alumni class reunions. This will be the only account published There will also be a complete list of all class day committees, pictures of the Yale freshman crew and the Yale Glee and Banjo clubs. The paper will be of the finest quality. This Is the first souvenir of commencement week which has ever been gotten up. The price will be fifty cents.
 = YALE HARVARD ATHLETIC CONFERENCE.
 On the invitation of Yale, an informal conference was held in Now York city last Saturday between representatives of Yale and Harvard. The object of the meeting, as proposed by Yale, was to con- suit in regard to the athletic rules now being formulated here. The discussion was entirely informal and nothing official was decided upon.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-16

sale of food products was denounced as in- quisitorial by Senator Root and tabled. The Stedman & Steere company of Hart
 ford was incorporated. Bill concerning | standard form of fire insurance policy was
 1 nossnd 3 A
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-16
Police sick Bcnefit Association.

At police headquarters at o'clock this afternoon there will be an important meet ing of the Police Sick Benefit association. This will be the last day on which any one can join on the list ot charter membership, and after this date fee of $2 to join will be charRed,
Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-16

To Picnic at Savin Rock.
 The Catholic Benevolent legion of New Britain has appointed committee to ar range for an excursion to Savin Rock. The committee will visit the Rock this week.