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The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27
Poets In the House of Com mons.

Several members of the house of com
mons have published volumes of poems
namely: William Abraham, member for
Glamorganshire (Rhondda diyision),
who is Welsh bard, under the title of
"Mabon;" William Allen, the member
for Gateshead, who is an engineer and
poet, and whose works include "a Book
of Songs In English and Scottish" Will
liam Johnston of Hallykilbeg, member
of the southern division of Belfast, who
is poet laureate of the institution of
Orangemen in Ireland; Professor Jebb Of
Cambridge university, who has pub
lished translations into Greek and Latin
verse, and T, D. Sullivan, member Of
the western division of Donegal, who
has published selection of songs. Sir
George Otto Trevelyan published in
1869 volume of poems entitled The
Ladies In Parliament" and other pieces,
and has also written many verses, dra-
matte and satirical, of which another Of
the best known is THE Dawk Bunga-
low"
Henry Smith Wright has published the
first four books of the "lliad'' of Homer
in English hcxameter verse The prime
minister (NIr. W. E. Gladstone, though
he has not published a volume of poems,
has written verses both in English and
Latin, while among his papers is said to
be Greek tragedy, which may one day
be sent out in book form. Mr.. j. W.
Crombie, member for Kincardineshire,
is the author of "Some Poets of the Peo-
pie In Foreign Lands Two members
of the house of lords have recently pub
lished volumes Of poems-namely, Lord
Houghton, STRAY Verses" and the bish-
op of Lincoln, "A Ladder of Heaven. -
London Tit Bits.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

The conflict between the owners of
coal mines and strikers at Topeka, Kan
sas, is assuming decidedly serious as
pect. The strikers are making every
effort possible to prevent the working of
the mines with outside laborers. The
owners have brought 800 colored labor
ers to the mines and they are installed
within the stockades. All are armed
and are being drilled. Eleven com
panies OF militia are under orders to be
in readiness to start for the scene of ac-
ton.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

1t is true that large part of the
financial disturbance now so extensively
pervading the country is ''scare" or dis
trust, a lack of confidence in everything.
and all financial institutions and business
enterprises, so that people hold on to
circulation. There is as much money
IN the country as ever, barring the gold
shipped to England during the past
year, but it is not put into circulation
and boarded. Thus the Sherman silver
bill may and doubtless does, have some
thing to do with it, and this diStrist has
It's effect upon business interests, but
the uncertainty about the course the
Democratic party will pursue in customs
legislation has very much more effect
and is the one great detrlncnt to bust
hess interests. Business men cannot
count with any degree of certainty upon
The stock they work or he product they
prices of the present time AMI those OF
one year hence may be enough to de
stroy the margin of solvency and ruin
their business. Had business men
the confidence in the party in power
ana Its policy that party with sound
business policy would inspire, the mon
etary question would not have the
uemoralzing effect it is now having and
which we fear will continue for many
months yet. Could the country be as
sured that no tariff tinkering would be
indulged in by congress when it meets
III august, and that the party in power
would refrain from it for two years, the
wheels of manufactures would again
reVolVe brskly and merrly. and pros
perity again make its abode with US.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

Secretary Gresham continues to
piece out" his salary of $1,000 with his
pension money, $50 Il month. But out
in Michigan a judge of the supreme
court is suspended from the pension list
because he draws Il salary of 5000.
Secretary Gresham is practically a
sound man while Judge Long has an I'M
healed wound, that must be kept open
or death will ensue speedily. aud he re-
quires the daily attendance of an eX-
nerienced nurse.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27
Joseph Weston Pooler.

This worthy and devout man passed
away at his home in East Skowhcgan
on Sunday last. July % at the advanced
age Of eghty-tWo. lie had been in fee
BILE health for a long time. and the end
came after weary weeks of waiting
He was born in town Feb. :, ISL, and
spent his entire life amid til scenes
which first met his view. He was II
thrifty farmer, and looked to honest
toll for his success. He was AN earnest
Christian, and was Il faithful deacon in
the Free Baptist church for many years.
He was united in marriage to Miss Jane
y. Dow of Madison, Aug. 30 lS3G. and
lived happily with her for nearly fifty
seven years. The close of his life was
in harmony with its course. He waited
patiently for the hour of translation.
and fell asleep as one who expected to
find a brighter dawn. The funeral,
which was largely attended, took place
on Tuesday afternoon and was conduct
ed by Rev. C.. Y. Hanson. Kind friends
voiced the tribute of song. Besides his
widow. he leaves three sons. Sidney L.,
on the home place, Willis, ia California.
John Fairfield, ST. Charles. Mimi, and
one daughter, Mrs. Abbie +. Barwise,
Canaan. He was good man and will
he sincerely mourued.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

DAgIES, Conn, July % When a yellow
dog came trotting into this village June
10, everyone who saw him at first laughed
he looked so comical. The people are
now in a very nervous state on account of
that amusing cur He was on the ramp
age, but the villagers did not know it UNI
til he took to biting cows and other dogs.
The animals that his felt teeth are show
ing symptoms of rabies every day.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

The Aroo>took etar-IIcrald notes a
change in the Tide OF travel. For several
years. it says, I'VE have had occasion to
chronicle in the spondence printed
from surrounding towns the departure
of young men. sometimes ,jugly aud
sometimes in parties. for the West. each
one "h" went checkiug in some measure
The yig"r ut the cuuhlry'> growth. and
le>seuiug, somewhat, it, material pros
pcritY Nov. however. it is our priv
lcgc to chrouici" arrivals from the Nj
much faster than " ever recorded
emigration ulhal direction.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

Prof. W. A. Rogers of Colby Univer-
sity started Thursday for Chicago.
where he will spend the greater part of
his vacation in attendance upon the
Worlds Fair. Prof. Morley, who has
been at work with Prof. Rogers for
several weeks, returned to his home in
Ohio at the same time. The refractome-
ter upon which the two professors have
been at work, and the first machine Of
its kind ever constructed has been com
pleted and shipped to Madison, Wis,
where it will be set up before the annual
meeting of the American Association
for the Advancement of Science. at
which time joint paper will be read by
the inventors.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

The New York World says that it is
get the finances of the country on Il sol
id basis before he gives his attention to
the tariff problem. This may place the
tariff revision beyond the term of the
present administration. notwithstanding
the specific declaration of the party
platform. Well the country can stand
delay in the proposed attack upon the
business of the country.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

LYNN, Mass, July 2+-Edward McCul.
Tough of Jefferson street, while sttempt
ing to alight last night from the 1927
train ut the Lynn depot, fell between the
wheels, and both legs were crushed DR..
NJ. n. Mangan bound up the mangled
limbs and undoubtedly saved the man =
life Mccullough is a shoemaker. is mar
ried and has several children.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

Silver owners are trying to force
secretary Carlisle to purchase silver at
20 cents per ounce which is one-half a
cent above the market price in London,
but the Secretary holds that he is not
obliged to purchase the monthly 1000
900 ounces provided for by law if he
cannot get it at market price, and very
properly declines to buy.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27
A Million q DAY.

The development of the now we'll
understood scheme of transporting logs
from the Penobscot to the kennebec
waters across Northwest Carry at
Mooschead lake is an undertaking of no
little magnitude and now that it has
been commenced people may be interest
ed to know just how it is to be- ac-
complished. The Bradstrccts of Gardi-
ner are having the Job done but Mr..
Lewis c. Moore of Bangor who is con-
nccted with them has general charge of
it and men are being forwarded from
Bangor for the work just a. fast as they
can be obtained.
The same concern that is furnishing
the machinery for the {. G.. Sterns Cos
new mills at iIampdcu, the Filler Il
Stowell Co., of Milwaukee, Wis. has
contracted to furnish the chain and com
plete outfit for the log carrier. The con-
tract calls for 400 feet of IS inch iron
cable with log dogs every eight feet, the
motive power being supplied by four en-
gines and four boilers which will he
stationed AT different points along the
line.
When in operation il is expected to
run both night and day. the estimated
carrying capacity being 5000 logs. or
l.WO, 900 feet every - hours. The log
hauling plant is to be completed during
the fall and everything will he in rcadi
ness to take care of the logs early next
spring. The Improvements euntcm-
plated include the putting in of an cIee-
trio light plant. Two dams are to be
built Oh Garry Brook under the super
vision of the veteran dam builder,
Jasper Johnston of Bangor and lac is III
ready on the ground pressing forward
this part of the job,
An unknown man jumped oil the sun
day morning express train from Bangor.
while ii was going mt the rate of thirty
miles an hour. Il short distance west ot
Etna bog bridge. between Etna and East
Newport station. The man Was found
about thirty feet from the track in Il
stunned condition, hut he soon revived
sufficiently to get up and walk off. lie
wished to get OIL at East Newport stat
ton, and, on learning that the train did
not stop there, selected Il soft hoggy
place in which to Jump, otherwise his
injuries would have been much more
serious and, in all probability. fatal. As
il WIS he escaped with nothing more
serious than severe shaking up and
slight scratches on his face.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27
Daniel Rooney's HorribIe heath

BosToN July 24.-Daniel Rooney, a resi-
dent of Winchester, was instantly kill
ed by n train on the Boston and Maine
railroad yesterday. His head was dis
covered about IL m. near the crossing at
the Center and the trunk and limbs were
scattered along the track, the body being
shockiugly n.utilated
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27
Ionks Like Fonl PLAY.

ALTON, y H., July 2G.-An unknown
man was run over and killed by Con
ductor Bickfurd's train last night. near
Davis crossing. in New Durham. 1t is
thought here that there is foul play con-
nected with the case and that the man was
laid across the track by some person un-
known at present The remains were
brought here and given in charge of I'm
dertaker Evans
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

Good husbandry, always adyanta-
geous, is especially SO in IL dry year.
There is a difference, of course, in the
quality of the soil in the matter of
standing the drought, but the we'll cul-
tirated. rich field will stand extremely
dry weather much better than the poor,
half-worked farm. 1t pays to use land
well if you desire to have it use you
well.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

IN authoritative announcement made
to-day by the party in power at Wash
ington that there will be no meddling or
interference with our existing customs
duties would at once result in an instan-
taneous feeling of relief throughout the
whole country. Money would become
more easy, manufacturers would regain
their confidence. the mills would be re-
opened, commerce would again flow in
its normal channels, and the people
would feel treasured and contented
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27
Democrnt 60. gresham rlected.

EAsruN, Pa, July @6.-ln the special
election in the Eighth congressional dis
trct yesterday, to MI the vacancy caused
by the death Of Hon. William Mutchler.
his son Howard Democrat, was elected
over General Frank Reeder, Republican,
by ahnnt 1Al.l mAinritN-
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27
IncIe snm Not Worried.

WAsHiNGToH. July p So far as the
state dcpartm Mt is informed there are no
American citizens residing N Siam, ex-
celt about score of missionaries 1t is
not believed to be necessary to take any
special measures for their protection. The
United States has no diplomatic represen-
tatise in Siam, and the consul general at
Bangkok, Mr. Boyd, is in this country at
present, leaving the Office in charge of his
son the y cn consul
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27
Justice Blatchford's successor.

NEW YORK. July % 1t is given ont as
a sure tip in political circles that Preside
Cleveland would when congress meets
send to the senate the name Of +. Henry
Lacombe for United States supreme court
justice to succeed the late Samuel Batch
ford. Judge Lacomhe was appointed
United States circuit court judge by Mr.
Cleveland during his former admin stra-
tiou
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

BosfoN, July 26.-'rhe Case Of the last
of the endowment orders ctme up yes
terday before Judge Barker who VIII ap-
point receivers for each Of them at once
There were six orders, including the
American Friendly society, the Abraham
Lincoln Benefit association, tie Ameri can
Mutual Relief association, the Order #
Franklin, the National Fraternal and
Beneficiary union and the United Order Of
Euuirv
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27
The Rajah Mt Newport.

NEWPORT, X. l. July 2d.-IIis hiShness,
the y aharAjnh of kapurthala made his tri-
umphal entry last night. The rajah, his
wife and ret IL reache Wexford from
New York o. the O'Clock train. and
from thence came by boat TO Newport He
is to pay Boston a visit
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27
Ainswor,h and Others Indicted.

WAsHlNGroN, July 25.-The grand jury
found true bill against Frederick {.
Ainsworth, George w. Dast, William +.
Covert and Francis Sasse, holding them
responsible for the old Ford's theater dis
aster of June last, in which p persons
lost their lives and large numbe of
others were in iured
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27
The SUNDAY Closing Again,

CHICAGO, July 25.-Charles W Cling
mann's Sunday closing injunction again st
the Worlds fair was revived today. when
Attorney Wason called the attention OF
the court to the fact that the restraining
order was violated sunday Notice was
served on the defendants to show why
they should not be attached for contempt
of court
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

The financial and business panic
that has swept over the country has
been felt in Maine less seri ously than
in most states but it is beginning to be
more apparent here than in former
weeks. The recent closing of several
mills temporarily and the consequent
suspension of pay-rolls is having effect
upon local trade in the communities
where these suspensions of operations
have occurred. But collections are
fairly good and local obligations are
being met with fair promptness.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

one of the Zig contractors on the
Bangor ~ A'oo>Jook Railroad. is \. +.
lriie> Of salisbury, y. b. Mr.. Trites
has go men at Work, including 100 Ital-
ians and 80 teams. He will be through
his present ioh in about three weeks. he
expects To secure another section near
cr lIoultun
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27
Francis Resigns.

PGTTsFIELD, Mass, July 25-Cashier
Francis of the Pittsfield National bank.
who has been the subject of much IN
pleasant newspaper notoriety OF late.
rendered his resignation to the directors
yesterday afternoon, and il was accepted
The reason assigned is ill-health and the
need of rest
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

PLYMOUTH, Mass, July p. George
Bagnell, aged a. and his grandson, aged
:, were drowned in Great South pond yes
terday The dead body of horse attached
to a buggy was found in the water near
the spot Mr.. Bagnell formerly drove the
stage from Plymouth to New Bedford.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

The strained relations between France
and Siam are apparently to eliminate in
Il conflict at arms. France takes otlense
at certain actions of the Siamese gov
ernmcnt alleging that it conflicts with
treaty rights and has drawn up its war
ships before Bangkok and threatens to
lombard the capital city. 1t is not i'm
possible that England and even China
may become involved in the contro-
versy over Siam.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

The contest for leadership on the
several important committees in the
House of Representatives at Washing
ton is an exceedingly warm one.
Springer of Illinois. Mcmillan of Tenn
essee, Wilson of West Virginia, Turner
of Georgia, Burke Cochran of New \ DIRK,
Bynam of Indiana. Oates of Alabama,
Bailey of Texas, Bryan of Nebraska
and many others are striving for leader
ship and the privilege of being the target
of such men as Reed and Boutelle of
Maine, Burrows, Henderson, Dollver
and others. There will be music when
affairs get under way at Washington.
Republicans are much better equipped
with leaders and better organized tina II
the ruling party, and if the tariff fight
comes on, the Republican party in the
House will be found to have solidity
and momentum.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

Mr. MERCER, the ex-premier of the
province of Quebec, Is in New England,
delivering speeches to the French-Cana-
dams settled here. The object is to get
the French Canadians in the United
States, who, with their American-born
children of the first generation, only
number million, to cooperate with
those in Quebec in securing the indie
pendence of Canada as first step to-
ward its annexation. This may be all
about the nnexation of Canada as we
look at it. The time is not ripe for it
yet and will not be for decade at least.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

The first full cargo Of hay ever sent
from this country to Europe will be
shipped to Havre in few days per the
German steamer Freiburg. Hay Is worth
from $40 to$'l0 a ton in many sections of
Europe at tAis Tina, and the freight
charge of 81. so per ton cuts but a slight
figure in the account.-Bangor Coumor-
cial.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

NEW HAYES, July % -Edward T. Nc
Lsughlin, professor Of English literature
At Yale. died yesterday of typhoid fever
after only a weeks illness He WAS mar
red few months ago to Miss Brush
daughter Of Professor Brush of New
IIuyau
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

Bank failures are not confined entire
" to the wild and woolly west, one
trust company and two banks succumb-
ed and suspended in Manchester, y. IL.
during the week.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27
USE DANA'S SARSAPARILLA IT'S
THE KIND THAT CURES"

\ tariff picture in the New York
Press shows that in 1850 Americans pro-
duced 81 per cent, and in 1880, - per
cent. of the silk goods they used. Is
there anything the matter with a system
that encourages production At home
rather than purchases abroad:
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

We would be most happy to be able
to record a decided improvement in
financial affairs but cannot do so. In
deed the situation appears to be more
unfavorable than week ago. There
are as many failures. more closing of
factories, more suspension of banks.
and greater diseouragement manifest
among tinanciers in the money eenters.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

The Hon. Josiah Quincy of Boston.
the Assistant Secretary of State,
who runs the appointment office OF that
department has been badly stepped upon
of late. lie did not want sherman iloar
appointed t. 5. District Attorney, but
the President appointed him, and he
wanted to be Democratic candidate for
governor but has been ruled out.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

The wedding ring which was used at
the marriage ceremony of the Duke Of
York and the Princess May was given by
the Welsh people 1t is made of Welsh
gold from the Merionetshire mines.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

COMFY ISLAND y. Y. July a5-Jockey
Thomas Flynn was thrown from his
mount at the Brighton Beach race track
and received injuries from which he died
soon after Flynn was - years old. Flynn
was mounted on Sub Rosa
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

The talk about the Fall River cotton
mills shutting down continues. The
mills are in excellent financial condition
but they may be obliged to shut down.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27
Pavie Leaves Bangkok.

BANGKOK, July 26.-M. pavie French
minister resident, started down the river
yesterday in the warship lnconstante, ac-
companied by the warships Lutin and
CUmete. All is quiet in this city.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

\ mans own good breeding is the
best security against other peoples i'll
manners. - Lod CheSterfeh.
The art of conversation consists less
in showing ones own Wit than in giving
opportunity for the wit of others.-Ia
BrNyere.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

The Importance of agriculture in
Maine is enhanced by this seasons fine
hay crop and the money it will bring to
the state if the price holds to the present
able. he variety of Names agricultural
products are so great that there is hard
~ year but what some leading article
brings good price in the market.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27
MATTERS At SIAM
Frances Ultimatum Finally
Agreed to By the King.
Practical Accession to All DemaDd.-The
Reply, However, said to lie Jnsatfs.
factory to France.

Reply, However, said to lie Jnsatts.
factory to France.
PARIS, july 4 -Upon SECOND demand
Of Frances ulfimatnm Siam agrees to
evacuate the posts On tie left bank Of the
Mekong within month. The King de-
plores sincerely the loss sustained by
France and the incidents nj Cam, Mon,
Kang and ebay, as we'll as the attack on
the French gunboat at the entrance Of the
Melam. Baugbion viii bc sci At liberty
and every satisfaction given 80 far As COM
patible with the demands Of Justice aud
the independence Of siam, which the
French government declare, itset
Willing to Respect.
The reply continues: We agree to pun
ish those who have been guilty Of a.
erosion in accordance with either inter
national or French law, and to make
reparation to the families of the victims.
With regard 10 the indemnity of 2,ooo,-
900 francs the king Of Siam admits liza
bility, but proposes that mixed commits
sion be appointed TO ascertain the exact
amount of the injuries suffered As 10
the immediate deposit of 100000 francs
to cover the French claims, his majesty
says that having reason to think that tlis
sum
Exceeds the Damage
done, he relies upon the justice Of the
French government to return the balance
after inquiry is made.
This reply not being considered salts
factory in any point, the French minister
at Bangkok will comply with The instfuc.
tons previously sent to Linn and Will quit
the place.
The news of Slams defiant req to be
French demands caused much discussion
in the city last night On the bon.ry el~
and in the public places iutcnsp ia', rest
was manifested in the policy vii ca the
country would pursue to enforce tue de-
mands upon siam.
AT midnight it was stated that ~i,1'~
reply to Frances ultimaiuul i considered
unsatisfactory. NJ. Pave i, pguntn.y
leaving Bangkok on "Wednesday to -
aboard the cruiser Forfait
The refusal Of NJ. Develc, French min
lister of foreign affairs, to give sam an
extension of time for her reply to the ulti-
matum is ascribed to his desire to force
Slams hand and prevent her negotiating
for British support
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27
The Somerset Reporter,
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

q. SMITH, f. E. McNEELIE.
I. o. SMITH & CO., PUBLISHERS,
i.p WATER STREET. SKOWHEGAN, ME.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

England has raised note of warming
against shipping hay from Asatic Rus
STA because hay from that section is like
ly to introduce disease among the stock.
as once before was the ease, Maine is
particularly free from disease among
cattle, and this ought to tell to her adj
vantage when the price of hay is in the
scale.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-07-27

SUBSCRIPTION RATEs;-One year $780, SIX
months, rs cts; three months, 81 cts, when
Al rs will be charged If not paid until the
snd OF year.