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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

The savings banks If New Nork STATE
give remarkable record of the effect ut
the year of free trade. During 1898 The
amount of money - ithdrawu WAS S3l.-
5lS,09l in excess of the amount deposit
ed, As compared with the prosprruu,
year of 1892, the deposits of lsq3 were
S2l,000,0o0 les, and the withdrawal,
were $4,000, 600 larger, thus showing
an aggregate loss, between the two
years of S5l 100000 The whole Of this
loss fell upon the wage-earuers. who
usually put their savings away on de
posit but who, under the free trade adj
miuistration lost S5l 200. coo in lsa3. As
compared with 1892. The greater part
of the loss occurred during the last six
months of the year, when times we're
harder, because of the dread of free
trade. This loss Of S5l 900. 900 in 4
single State reflects the effect of Prcsi-
dent Clcveland's love for THE plain poo
pie, through his rob aud ruin policy OF
prosiration.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05
Important Pension Ruling.

llle pension rolls will he greatly en-
Elged by a decision of Assistant Sccre-
tary of the Interior Reynolds announced
at the department recently. 1t is one
of the most important made bv the
present administration. and will adj.
nit 10 the rolls the names Of a
large number of insane idiotic
aud permanently helpless minor child
rem of deceased soldiers where the
pensions of the former had ceased hv
the children attaining the age of sixteen
years prior to the passage of the act of
june ~ 1880. The decision holds thar
the act of 1890 has the effect of restor-
ing these dependent persons to the rolls
during life or continuance OF the d>a-
bilitV
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05
Somerset Pick-iIps.

Col. Morrill, i. to have t~o dae.' trot
Oh hi, Pitt-fi.-ld track in June. 1t will
come between the Fairfield aud Augusta
meetings.
The An.on Advocate states that
samuel Bunker Who has been spending
III" winter Pleasantly III California will
be home soon.
Gordon Doh,oa ha. ben temporarily
elected treasurer i the Way.riy Noolen
Company during William Dpbspns alb
sence III Europe.
The funeral If Hon. Nahum " Tot
man occurred al lis lite residence Fair
field. Friday AFTERNOON. The ser
vices were conducted BY Row +. l..
lloughion. pastor Of the Uuiversaist
church. y a mark Of respect Tor heir
hnn"red clt'l'-r. the proprirror- ri all
the stores aud ether places IT iu-i1ess
ciu~ed Il cir establishments from u
p'clock until , o'clutk il the afternoon.
during tlle services,
Flat'ers is the air which expand. the soul Of
the reclp tui, bEt an oNertos- vii maze even
the mllaest soul burst into a passion
Ben u. Bell
Druggis; Of Lexington, Ky. say. ma, Dr..
Hale's Household remedies CONSISTING Of Dr..
Hale> Household Cough cure. DE Hale's
Household Ointment ana DR.. Hale's House
hold Tea are the best sellers he ha- ever had
in his store This l. owing to the great merit
OF these popular remedies, They invariably
give great satisfaction, save many doctors
bills and work wonderful cures Everybody
should use them. = and j0c. sizes at Roland
I. Patterns drug store.
Honor To those who words or deeds thu. help
Us in our daily needs.-LongfeII1w
Ladies
Are YOU suffering from weakness Ty Your com
pexion sail "; Do ven feel al tited 6uti II you
have any ct these feelings. begin ~ once TO DR.
Hae's Household Tea. 1t wall give YOU a ole2i
complexion, will -eSior'. YOU to health and strength
and will make YOU fe.l ike new pes On Get Il
today At Roland / Patteus drug store.
Every singer in a quartette can te8 you
three good reasons why the orgauizatifn isn't
absolutely perfect.
William >kelley.
OF II Academy II. Jlnesyie. MS undef date
Of May y, says; Me>srs keuvaa & Thomas. I his
is to certii' what know about D.. Haes House
Hald Din' m-nt have had a both-rsome
my lip ior15 which terminated in a cancer.
had ttird val iou~ remedies purpoiins to cure but
al without avail ant'l | purchased box Of your
months using it has entirely cured il, and freely
give this tor the oenef., OF the people
Truly ~ 9yfs ...
This wonderful medicine Is toy sale at Roland
Pat ems drug store.
We don't like the man who = sueiabIe
that he dusts the dAudrun off our coat collar
while we talkIng to him.
BuckIin'- Arnica salSe
The best Salve IN the world for Cuts Braise.
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter
Chapped Hands, Chiblsins Corns, aud al Skin
Eruptons, and positively cures piles or 10 pay
required Il is guararteen To give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded Price , cents per
box. or sale bv Roland | Patteu-
What is a friond- \ frsnd is a man aha
points out the siISer lining IA The clouds Geo
avoid lending YOU an umbrella
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

News was received Thursday Of The
death of Hon Fred w. Ritchic of Win
terport, Me. Mr.. Ritchie was one of
the mosL prominent citizens of Waldo
county, and has been active in public
affairs and politics for the past fifty
years. lie WAS a Grecnback member of
the Legislature during the terms of
Governors Garcclon and Phisted. but
left the Greenback party nj the time of
the nomination of Governor Robe. and
did more to revolutioniZe Waldo county
than any other man. He h been one
of the most forward and earnest workers
in the State Grange, and will be very
much missed in agricultural circles.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05
The t'irenlans BANQUET

The member. 81 The skoN hogan fire
department II which i may vel b.
-aid there j. none b-tfer for it, size IN
Naiop, held their -rcoHd aHuuh banquet
at Ilplel lIe-. pom saturday night last
The few invited guest frp4ired 10 tho
Hotel early III the evening and prompt
ly al 8 o'cloch the fire laddic-" march
ed from their hall to Join them. Upon
their arrival the cn'ire company were
u-hered into the dining room where they
partook of the following appetiziug
spread
poK \ STARTER
Kendalls Full Orchestra
KxcAvAT1os.
Celery,
FoUSDATIos.
Turkey Broth.
Lettuce Olives Kadishes
rSDERPISsIse.
BOILED Chicken Halbut. Egg ,auce
sliced Tomatoes Lucumbers
Potato Croquettes
MASONRY
Roast Young Turkey Cranberry sauce
Mashed Potatoes Dandelion Greens
Mashed Turnip
INSIDE FINISH.
Queen Fritters, Vanilla sauce
WEIGH Rarebit
PLUMBING.
Potato Salad
Cigarettes
PLAsTERtNG.
strawberry shortcake
PAINTING.
Lemon jelly with Whipped Cream
Lemon Ice Cream
FREsCOISG.
Oranges Mixed Nuts Bananas
Figs soda Waters Dates Bon Bons
Confectionery Assorted Cake Macarouns
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05
FIRE ESCAPE.
Black Coffee and Cream
Iaiunr,s u hD.-DI. ..rnr

Black coffee and Cream
Traiser's La Devon Cigars
At the close of the feasting. and after
cigars were lighted, Mr.. Chas. Rochester
presided over the informal post-prandial
exercises, calling upon different ONES for
remarks. who in nearly every instance
responded to ther names. making It.
marks of Il complimentary character to
the boys, to which they are justly eu-
titled
\ pleasing part of the evenings en-
tertainment WAS the presence OF Ken
dali orchestra and the X. =. Quartettc.
both of which rendered several musical
selections during the exercises
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

In this age of hurry there ought to be
a law against the man with the long
story. He is always IA bore in whatever
society he is found, be he rich or poor
illiterate or erudite, respectable or rak-
ish, Be brief, never tell long tales. BY
such course you escape being tire
some, and if all men make similar re-
solve conversation will be snappy, and
there may be some chance OF its becom-
ing an art.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

II. b. Conner of Pitsfied sold a
couple of promising horses to Boston
parties last week at good prices. A
matched pair of grays owned by b.
Thompson were shipped in the same car,
and sold we'll.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

The government at Washington, has
commenced to take steps looking to the
protection of seals and Secretary Her
bert Is directed to assemble all the arm
ed vessels possible in Pacific waters to
look after poachers there.
Last week was Il notable week for
filihustering in the National House. 1t
is u little strange that with SO large IL
majority the dominant party cannot Sc
cure quorum for the transaction of
business. They could get one by adopt
ing the Reed rules but Speaker Crisp
will not do this, directly, at least.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05
COrpOratiOn Meeting.

The annual meeting of Skowhegan
Village Corporation came off at Coburn
Hall, this, Monday, afternoon.
The following officers were elected:
II. T. Pattcn, Moderator; Geo. 5.
Webb, Clerk; Geo. $. Webb, l.. G.
Emery, J. NJ. Arnold, Assessors; Geo.
n. Page, Treasurer; F. A. Noln, Audi
tor; A. L. Spear, Chief of Police.
The following appropriations were
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

The reviews show continued improve
ment in trade the past week. March
has been the best month Of the year.
This is due to a general feeling Of in
creased confidence and the usual re-
plenishing of depleted stocks. The fine
weather of the month has helped the
retail trade in the cities.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

The question of putting in additional
lights on Leavitt Street, Bloomfield
Street and Mt. Pleasant Avenue was
left with the Assessors.
The article relating to building els
tern near the railroad crossing on Wa
ter Street was passed over.
5. A. Bickford was elected collector
of taxes, he having made bid of II
per cent for doing the work.
r. III. Townshend in behalf of the
Fire Department stated that the fire
alarm system vas inadequate and the
Assessors were instructed by vote to
give the matter their attention and pro-
vide the best fire alarm system practical
BILE.
The corporation meeting occupied
but little more than one hour, the only
contest being in the election of Chief of
Police.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

There is no excuse for calling "Hellol" after
man in the street, unless you really and
truly mistake him for telephone.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

Less than one-tenth of the sugar the
American people consume is of home
production. More than ninc-tenths is
imported. And it is to protect the
growers of this one-tenth that duty on
the other nlre-tenths is being imposed
by an Administration which processes to
regard all protection as Ubiquitous and
unconstitutional. Was there ever a
wilder case of economic insanity?
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

1t is by no means common for seat
in the L. 5. Senate to be declined, but
Speaker Crisp of the House has that
distinction. Upon the death of Senator
Colquit the Governor of Georgia tender
ed the senatorship to Speaker Crisp, but
he says his regard for, and obligations
to, his party require him to continue in
occupancy of his present position the re-
mainder of this congress and to sacrifice
a cherished ambition.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

NfA0Nhh
Roast Young Turkey Cranberry sauce
Mashed Potatoes Dandelion Greens
Mashed Turnip
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05
FOR SALE!

farm, situated in the town Of Concord,
containing 1866 acres, wood, pasture and tillage
suitably divided, two young orchards and one
old one in bearing condition. good sugar
orchard and house to convene. A great bargain
will be given, for further particulars address
5wl4' r. H. TOWNE,
Bingham, Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1894-01-02
New Years Reception.

Between 500 and 600 people attended
the New Years reception at the Young
Mems Christian Association last evening.
and all seemed enthusiastic over the sue
cess of the occasion. The affair was un-
dertaken by the reception committee of
the association, a band of IA popular
young men Of. the city, and its complete
success reflects much credit on them as
entertainers. After fine programme of
vocal and instrumental music and select
readings, the committee furnished re-
freshments. Games and singing were
then INDUCED in until past 10 o'clock.
when the most common remark was
Hope We'll have one every month"; and
the assemblage separated, showering
compliments upon the committee and
Secretary Garland.
The Portland daily press., 1894-01-02
THE PRAWDA TRIAL.
The Grand Jury Will Come in This Morn,
ing-Attorney General Powers viii
Quite Likely BE Present
at the Trial.

The criminal term of the Superior
Court will come in this morning, Judge
Bonney presiding. The grand jury will
be the same as last term. The principal
business of the term will probably be
the trial of August F. Prawda, charged
with the murder of Mrs. Meyer of Cum
berland. In accordance with the law
the attorney general of the state, Hon.
Frederick A. Powers of Houlton, will
be notified if an indictment is found, and
will probably be present. The attorney
general usually conducts theItrial of muir
der cases. In recent years Attorney
General Baker was here at the trial of
the Libby murder case; and Attorney
General Littlefeld at the trial of the
Italian who stabbed a companion on
Middle street. When the attorney gen.
eral comes the county attorney is gener-
ally present and associated in the con
duct of the case. In case the attorney
general does not see fit to be present the
county attorney may conduct the case
alone. This has often occurred in this
and other counties. The matter is set
tied by the convenience of the attorney
general. If his engagements allow him
to be present, he usually comes.
The Portland daily press., 1894-01-02
New Years Dinner.

The Peoples Progressive Spiritual
Society at Reform Club hall gave New
Years dinner and distributed clothing,
coal and wood yesterday. One hundred
and twenty-six men, women and children
partook Of a bountiful turkey dinner.
The bill of fare consisted Of the follow
ing: Roast turkey and chicken, roast
pork and beef, corned beef and canned
meats, quantities Of bread, frosted cakes
and cakes that were not frosted, mince
pies, fruit, nuts, coffee and milk.
Clothing was distributed to thirty-two
families, one hundred and sixty-seven
garments of different kinds. Twenty
persons who were ill and could not at
tend were not forgotten by the commit
tee of ladies' AT 100, DR.. Goodrich,
president, of the society, called the
people to order and introduced Mrs. G. H,
Jewell, who offered an invocation.
Music and singing by Mrs. Ella Little
field and Mrs. Gee followed. Rev. Samuel
Butterfeld spoke words of cheer to the
people, followed by DR.. c. Goodrich.
The Portland daily press., 1894-01-02
Hitch IN A HALL.
Firemen Went to an Imaginary Fire and
Then Danced the Hours Away.

Our firemen did themselves proud last
| evening. Il was the occasion of their
sixth annual ball for the benefit of the
Relief Association, and in City Hall
were portrayed the principles of fire
fighting in which the department is pro-
ficient.
Directly in front of the stage was erect
ed truthful representation of one of
our engine houses, showing the mems
quarters and all, and there calmly nos
ing around were Casco SIS two noble
horses. In the front of the house was
Machigonne's double hose wagon. The
house was complete with electric appli
ances in detail, gong, indicator, ETC.,
and the swinging harnesses were all
ready for a quick hitch.
First on the programme was
concert by the American Cadet Band.
Then the floor was roped off and City
Electrician Mason was seen to rush to a
box in the rear of the hall and pull in
an alarm. In the meantime the firemen
were enjoying their favorite game of
dominoes in their quarters and had just
started to retire as the alarm struck.
Down the pole they went, and with all
the rapidity Of '.the real thing'' they
had their hitch made and were out.
They rode around tie hall, set a chuck
and ran out two lines of hose. 'All OUT
was struck, the hose taken up, and the
wagon housed. Then day hitch was
given. also with success.
Driver Burnham handled the ribbons
with great dexterity.
After the exhibition the floor was
quickly cleared and the grand march
started. participated in by about 200
couples. Fourteen dances were on the
order, which was a neat affair appropri-
ate to the occasion.
The following named gentlemen are
responsible for the successful and most
enjoyable event:
Chief Marshall Engineer Rich
ard Il. Ball, president.
Floor Director-Assistant Engineer
John y. Loring, vice president.
Assistant Floor Director-George N.
E. Kimball.
Aids. W. Lombard, J. NJ. Parker,
G. q. Ray, A. D. Butler, W. D. Lowery,
G. I. Siteman, M. A. Ross, W. R. Wake
field, Franklin Nelson. j. E. Warren, M.
]. O'Rourke, F. p Burnham, A. A.
Dimmook, R. Copeland, Geo. A. Dow,
Harry Davis, W. II. Perry, P. n. Silva,
Jas. T. Jason, W. G.. Parker.
Committee of Arrangements and Re-
ception-G. N. E. Kimball, chairman;
ex-Assistant Engineer John N. Long
secretary; ex-Chief Engineer Andrew j.
Cummings, treasurer; Assistant Egin-
eer John 3. Loring, vice president; Cap
tains A. F. Griffin, j. M. Farnsworth,
John B. Brown, George E. Jose, A. E.
Knight, j. j. Cloud, Clerks Frank P.
Burnham, M. L. Stickney, Drivers W. D.
Lowery, Geo. A. Davis, W. R. Wakefield,
g. w. Gilchrist, M. j. O'Rourke, S. M.
Kelsey, Tillerman Jas. T. Jason.
The Portland daily press., 1894-01-02
lGood Services Well Remembered,

Chief Ball yesterday received check
for $50 from John w. Perkins & Co., as
contribution to the relief fund of the fire
department. The chief, in behalf of the
association. wishes to extend it's thanks
for the generous remembrance. The
check was accompanied by the following
letter.
Richard II. Ball, Esq, Chief Portland
Fire Department.:
Dear Sir:-Enclosed find small check
for the Fireman's Fund, as remem-
brance of the good work done for us at
our fire on the evening of December 20.
1898. We appreciate the good Judgment
shown in handling the fire, thereby saw
ing us much trouble and expense.
Yours truly,
JOHN W. PERKINS d Co.
The Portland daily press., 1894-01-02
M. Q. M. a.
Presumpscot Grange Of Patrons Of Hus-

Presumpscot Grange of Patrons of Hus-
bandry.
The Presupmseot Grange, among the
first organized, being No. Is, and whose
first Master, T.. B. bennett, was one of
the eighteen Masters who oragnized the
Maine State Grange, held it sannual cleo
tion Saturday evening, with the follow
ing result:
Master-L. B. bennett.
Overseer-James Roberts.
Lecturer-Mrs. A. C. Jones.
Steward-A. X. Walker.
Asst. Steward-F. A. Walker.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES G. Jones.
Treasurer-Moses G. Roberts.
Sec. Miss Wilhelmina Scholl,
Ceres.-Mrs. L. B. bennett
Pomona-Mrs A. K. Walker.
Flora-Mrs. Moses G. Roberts.
Stewardess-Mrs. T. A. Walker.
The installation will occur on the first
Saturday of January at D. M, after
which there will be Grange dinner. Of
all, organizations for social endowment
and intellectual improvement among
farmers the Patrons of Husabndry is
the best, and its success in Maine has
been great, and 1t is today to be ac-
counted among the great secret societies
of the State.
The Portland daily press., 1894-01-02
Thatcher Post Installation.

The--following officers of Thatcher Post,
No.111, GAR, were installed last eve.
ming by Past Junior Vice Department
Commander John D. Williams:
P.C.-Fred G RunneIs.
t ". Gam bro Sc Mcdonald.
81. V.C.-Erastus Massure.
Adjutant-Charles NJ Rust
Quarterma George Cd .Soule.
Surgeon-William Ross.
Chaplain-George Huff.
O.of D.-J. B. Leighton.
O.of &c. Greeley.
S. George Webster.
! Y.M.S.-George B. Rolfe.
After the installation the installing
officer on behalf of the post, presented
the ..outgoing commander, W. Fl. True.
MD, with a handsome past com
mander's badge.
The Portland daily press., 1894-01-02
THE EARLY BIRDS.
THE EARLY BIRDS.
Those of the Democratic Roost Are Out
Prospecting-No Very Good Luck
The Republicans Are Serene.

Although it is yet very early in the
season and the weather is cold, especially
cold for Democrats, the local faithful
are beginning to talk of a candidate for
mayor next spring. They .realize that
Mr.. Baxter is much stronger than he
was year ago, when he won handsome
ly, and this makes the selection of the
candidate very difficult. The first choice
of the spying out committee seems to be
Hon. George E. Bird. They bank upon
the fact that he is popular. and therefore
might, in run for luck, succeed by
some happy chance. But rumor has it
that Mr.. Bird realizes that there won't
be any happy chances for Democratic
candidate this spring, and isn't likely to
consent. There is another possible can
didate much talked Of, namely, Mr.. Ma
than Clifford, president Of the Young
Mems Democratic Club. His friends
urge that he has all the qualifications
that young man should have for such
an Office. and there is reason to believe
that he has one other desirable qualifica-
ton, viz, the good Judgment to know
that this is not the right year. Still, he
may consent to be sacrificed.
AS for the Republicans, they are not
worrying this year. They did enough
last spring to last for several seasons, but
came out of it all SO handsomely that
they are serene this year. They feel
that the work is a straight-away job,
with a sure victory if full vote is
polled. But it is no time for over-confi-
dence
The Portland daily press., 1894-01-02
ALEXIS MENACE g CO..
$50 and 524 Congress Street.
PERSONAL.

MIR. Harvey S. Murray has been elected
director of the Saco Choral Union.
Mrs. Helen Winslow Potter of Bangor
has secured the position of soprano in
the State Street choir.
Elroy Davis has been promoted to the
position held by the late Charles A,
Parker atSUnion Station. He will act
as general agents cIefk and next sum-
mer will have charge of the bureau of
information.
Miss Ellen M. Barton is very ill. She
has returned to the Sherwood from the
Maine General Hospital
Miss Eva L. Shorey, president of the
Maine division, publicly installed the
officers of Shepley Society, Ladies' Aid,
last evening, assisted by Division Secre-
tary, Miss Efie Brown of Bridgton.
Special Officer Wyer is again on duty