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The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17

As the REPORTER has stated several
times before, the practical thing NOW is
to join with Skowhegan in building II
narrow guage line from Durham or
Pittsficld through Canaan to Skowhe-
gan and thence up river to connect with
The Somerset road at Norridgewock or
Madison. The road has been surveyed
from Burnham to Canaan and from
SkoN hogan to Norridgewock. Tie
route from Canaan to Skowhegan pre-
sents greater difficulties but thy are by
no means unsurmountable. BY pursu-
ing course little south of west from
Canaan Village to the kennebec river at
n point about 1 | , miles below Sllowhe-
gan village. thence up the river bank to
Skowhegan, Il feasible route with very
light grades, it is said, may be found and
not increase the direct distance between
The two points more than one and one
half miles above that of the stage line now
travelled Some Canaan people are looking
with hope to this project and we believe
they will be ready to take hold of it as
soon As SkoWhcgan ieople are. We
shall see about these things but not i'm
mediately. just as soon as the Wiscls-
set road is assured to Burnham beyond
question, Skowhegan should move in this
matter with the liveliest earnrstness.
The arguments in favor of this project
are by no means exhausted but We do
not at this time purpose to waste am
munition by firing into the air.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17

Colby's beat the Bates base ball team
at Watervlle 30 to % and in turn were
whipped by the Portlands to 4.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17

Winslow Republicans held a caucus
and chose delegates to the congress
sional convention and adopted resolu-
tions favoring the candidacy of Hon. o.
d. Baker and instructing delegates to
vote for him.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17

\ rlore picturesque miles of road
than the stage line from Skowhegan 10
Canaan is not readily found even in the
State of Maine, where magnificent seem
cry abounds upon all sides. In the
course of that drive you have river,
forest, cultivated fields, hill, valley,
pond and stream views, country aud
village scenery: narrow views in val
leys and broad outlook from Hill tops,
Somerset forests and hills and hills
of Franklin county as well which glory
in the designation of mountains. The
drive is over Skowhegan roads the
greater part of the way, upon which the
road machine has been used with splen-
did effect making them smooth and the
driving over them a pleasure. There
are better roads in some other towns in
Maine than in Skowhegan: Who says
it: The person who says so, don't
know.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17

Norway is rising from the ashes of the
big fire. Such town cannot lie de-
stroyed utterly by fire.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17

4 prominent ?orporator of this pro-
posed road says; When the present
managers of the W. Il q. road awake
10 the fact that it is decidedly for their
interest to extend their road from Gin
ton through Canaan with branch road
TO Sbowhcgan, Instead of going to Pitts
field aud Ilartland. we shall do " hat We
can to help build the road. Another
prominent corporator says that Canaan
will be ready to do its part to aid any
road that will give reasonable guarantee
to afford them the long desired railroad
connection with other towns.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17
A Soperset Case.

Clerk of Courts Brainerd has received
the decision in the ease Joseph d. Cay
ford'vs. Grccnl"af \. Wilbur, overruling
the motion for new trial. Following is
the rescript:
A physician, undertaking the care and
treatment of a patient standing in need
of his services and employing him, con
tracts that he possesses ordinary skill,
that he will use ordinary care, and en-
erci-e his best Judgment III the applca-
ton of his skill to the case which he
undertakes. His liability does not de
pend upon the skill which he possesses,
but rather upon the fact whether he has
applied that reasonable skill and dill
gence which is ordinarily used in his
profession. These are questions of fact
to be determined by the jury And
where the evidence is conflicting upon
points which are vital to the result, the
conclusions reached by the jury will not
be reversed unless preponderance against
the verdict is such as to amount to Il
moral certainty thattthe Jury erred
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17

The Waldo ard Somerset Railway was
chartered by special act of the legsla-
ture in 1881, and was organized Novem-
her 24th, lsss. Strong efforts were
made in 1889, 1891 and 1898 to extend
The charter so as to authorize the con-
struction of railroad from Burnham
porators failed in this and the charter
only covers from Durham junction
through the town of Canaan. a survey
was made under this charter from Burn
ham to Canaan village at an expense of
932l; the distance being trilie over
eight and three-titth miles.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17
The Somerset Reporter,
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

l. o. SMITH. f. E. McNEELIE.
I. o. SMITH & CO., PUBLISHERS,
I.e WATER STREET, SKOWHEGAN ME.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17

SUBSCRIPTION RATEs;-One year 8l.5o; SIX
months, rs cts; three months, 81 cts, when
paid in advance.
el.75 will be charged il not paid until the
nd of year.
RNrEREp As SECOND CLASS WALL NATTER.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
ATLANTIo CITY, n. J.
KENILWORTH ~

Kentucky Avenue. near the Beach. First
class. Every convenience.
MRS. ANNIE GRUBB, Prop.
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S. & S. VS.. SURVEYING DEPARl MENT

They VIII Produce Their Mines on a
Creston Field Tomorrow Afternoon.
Tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 o'clock
the baseball teams composed of employees
of the Street aud Sewer aud Board of
Health Departments and the Surveying
and Water Departments will meet in
deadly combat at Creston. Only those
persons who go to Creston will be al.
lowed to witness the game. 1t will not
be published for the reason that any
newspaper reporter found on the grounds
will be summarily precipitated heRdfrst
into kaolin pit This tip cost 81.
The stenographers and typewriters Of
the departments are busy to-day, in
spare hours, receiving dictations and
copying the rules by which the game
will be governed. Only one man will be
allowed to bat at a time, aud he must
not stand at the plate longer than a
half hour at time Any man who steals
a base will be arraigned before Judge
Ball on Sunday morning. Bats will bs al
lowed to be in the possession of the
umpire in case Of riot.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-06-15
WINNoWED VIKINGS.

The Russian government has appointed
a court Of honor TO regulate dueling in
the army.
James Carpenter was hanged at Nit
flinton, Pa, for the murder Of his father
last December
Mrs. Julia Josephine Irvine graduate
Of Cornell, has been appointed acting pres
ident of Wellesley college
Theodore Lambert and Josiah Stevens
arc on trial in Camden, y. j., for the muir
der Of William g. kairer.
Frederick f. Messenger, a noted crook,
was sentenced TO 10 years I'm the state pris-
on by Judge Rice in Jersey City.
Druggist Barnhill Of Neeleyville, Mo,
was compelled TO give robbers the contents
of his safe at the point Of a pistol.
Darwin Z. Ware was appointed in place
of William Russell as master in the New
York and New England railroad receiver
ship.
Three highwaymon who attempted e
hold up Fire Marshal Campion and hi'
driver in Chicago received a severe thrash
ing from the fire laddies.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-06-15
PHELPS LAST HOURS.
The Family of the Ex-AIinlster TO Germany
at His Bedside.

ENGLEwOoD, y. j., June i5.-William
Walter Phelps this morning was lying
in a state of coma, from which he was not
expected TO survive.
DR. Daniel A. Currie said that when he
visited the sufferer early yesterday morn
ing he seemed 10 have revived n trine, but
shortly afterwarl AN unfavorahlo turn was
apparent. He became unconscious nt
times. The probability was, ne said that
Mr.. Phelps would die this morning.
Sheffield Phelps his youngest son, who
Is employed on an afternoon newspaper
I'm New York city, was summoned home
by wire yesterday afternoon, as 70 was
Thought that his father could survive but
q few hours.
Later last night DR.. Currie stated that
70 was necessary 20 make use OF powerful
stimulants I'm order TO keep the patient
alive. His breathing was laborod. For
the past three days he had violent hic-
coughs which were quellod by the uso Of
pure musk.
During the periods when Mr.. Phelps
was conscious he muttored continually
about his lands and vast property, which
had always afforded him diversion while
at home.
DIR. w. r. Lusk, n lifelong companion
and schoolmate Of Mr. Phelps was ono of
the watchers at his bedside IN the abscncC
of Dr. Currie Sheffield Phelps is ON rev
enue cutter in the harbor awaiting the
coming of his sister, the Baroness Won
Rottenborg, on the steamer Columbia,
which is duo today The baroness viii be
taken of and carried directly to Jersey
City, whore n carriage will be IN waiting
to take her 90 Tenany.
The employees, Of which there are ovei
hundred, on Mr.. Phelps largo estate
were much depressed over his condition
He has for years been public benefactoi
in the vicinity of EnglewOOd
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-06-15
CONNER WANTS The LAND.

Says He Was Never Notih ed That It
Would BE Sold for the Payment OF
Taxes.
j. Jackson Pierce was recently ap-
pointed by the Circuit Court Of Crawford
county, Missouri, commissioner to take
testimony in the case Of William Conner
VS.. B. F. Russell, ct. al. It is an
action to recover between 400 and 500
acres of land in Crawford county The
property was owned by John Conner,
who died, and was sold for the payment
Of taxes The plaintiff is an heir who
claims that be was neither lawfully
notified Of John Crswford's delinquency
as a taxable, nor Of the intended sale Of
the property for the taxes due and ua.
paid.
The depositions of three witnesses
were taken yesterday by Commissioner
Pierce and sent on to Missouri to-day.
They were the plaintiff in the action,
Thomas A. Hall and Barney McClaffsrty .
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oxford, where he graduated in his twenty
first year, and was then elected to an open
fellowship In Exeter college, which honor
he held up Co the timo of his marriage.
Throughout tho latter portion of his
life Lord Coleridgo filled many more OF
less important public offices. Ilo was ap
pointed 90 his last Office, that OF lord chiei
justice Of England, In 1850 on the death
of his predecessor Sir Alexander Cock.
burn Lord Coloridgo was a frequent CON
tributor to various periodicals, and his an.
ticles were always of a peculiar merit. He
was twice married, the last time being
in 1855, when ho was Ga years Of age The
Hon Bernard John Seymour Coleridge,
who represents the Attcrclinc division OF
Sheffield IN the house Of commons, is the
eldest SON of the deceased
Lord Colcridgc WIS unconscious for n
fcw hours before his death His death
was painless. His son Bernard will sue.
ccod him I'm the pocragc IL Is announced
that Baron Russell viii succeed Lord Colo.
ridge as lord chief justice, and that Sli
John Rigby will become lord justice OF
appeal IN the place Of Baron Russell.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-06-15
Preachers and EzhOrters in Camp.

The Local Preachers and Exhorters'
Association, large number Of the mem
bers of which are Wilmington men. will
hold a camp p-meeting at Copsons Park,
between North East and Leslie, Md, ,
and between the lines of the P, w &
B and B & o railroads, from July "a to
July 81, inclusive. 1t is probable that a
large number of Wilmington men will
attend. The committee has made ar.
rangements for tents which will be let
out at 81 80 and SO 90 a piece, according
to the size. Special railway accommo-
dations are also in course Of eonsumma
tion.
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brotherhood Of Sc. Andrew Meeting.

Last night a meeting Of the chapters
Of the Brotherhood OF st. Andrew OF this
city and vicinity, was held In Old Swedea
Church. Visitors were present from
Chester Elkton aud North East.
l. Lee Patton. OF Philadelphia, secre.
iary of the Philadelphia Council, made
an address on "The Brotherhood Man In
the Church"
James O. Sellers, president Of the Phil.
adelphia Council, also spoke on The
Brotherhood Man In the Church" and
Rev. George NJ. Bond. OF Newark, made
an address on "rhe Brotherhood Man in
the World "
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-06-15
HEARsE AT A LAWN PARrY.
It was Wrecked aud So Was the Driver.
Horses aud Other People UniDjurod.

It was Wrecked aud SO Was the Driver.
Horses aud Other People UniDjured.
A hesrse figured conspicuously at a
lawn party last night. The party was
held at the grounds Of Mrs. Matlack, at
Delaware avenue and Tatnall street,
aud pair of runaway horses, attached
TO a hearse. dashed up on the side walk,
broke down the iron fence, and only
came to a stop against the porch Of the
house AT the first sound Of slarm the
pleasure-seekers melted away like dew
in hot July sun, aud were uninjured.
Lewis Lynch. the driver, didn't fare
so we'll When the horse struck the
porch, he bounced Of and landed on his
head. That member was cut and he was
badly bruised. He was taken TO his
home at Elm and Linden streets, for
repairs.
The horses belong to w. S. Tanguy,
the liveryman at Delaware avenue and
Tatuall street. They became frightened
and began to run at Tenth and Shlpley
streets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-06-15
THE PROHIBITION CANDIDATES.
for Governor and w. NJ Bullock, OF
Wilmington, for Congressman.

for Governor and w. M Bullock, OF
Wilmington, for Congressman.
Special Correspondence Evening journal.
DOVER, June 10 About 100 Pro.
hibitionists and their friends assembled
In the Opera House here yesterday, for
the purpose Of nominating governor
and Congressman The convention
WAS called to order by the chairman,
Charles H. Register, and prayer was
,ifered by Rev. s. B Treadway.
G NJ. Marshall, was elected temporary
chairman, ana l. w Brosius. temporary
secretary. Committees on credentials,
organizations and platform were ap
pointed. The committee on credentials
reported hfty three delegates present.
Several questions Of minor Importance
were brought up and discussed, after
which the convention adjourned until
80 p. m.
The noon train brought a few more
friends TO the cause. At 30 o'clock,
upon reassembly, the committee on
nominations retired to choose their candi.
dates While this committee was out
celebrating several speeches were made
concerning the cause for which they had
assembled, all Of which were loudly ap-
plRuded. The committee In due time re.
turned to the hall with the names OF
Thomas j. Perry of Georgetown, for
governor, and w. NJ Bullock, Whining.
ton, for congressman. The names were
received with applause. After few
other preliminRr.es the convention ad'
iOurned
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-06-15
MILLS GETS A VERDICT.
Willard Salisbury, Jr., Moved
Immediately for a New Trial.
TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY

The Jury Out Only Three Hours-The
Verdict Very Small Compared with the
Plaintiffs ns-commissioners
of Condemnation Appointed.
Chief Justice Lore delivered the charge
In the case Of Benjamin Mills VS.. the
Wilmington City Railway Company i'm
mediately after the Superior Court met at
10 o'clock this morning. He said, In part:
sin determining this case you must
assume that the defendant company
was engaged In blasting lawfully and
rightfully at the time and place named, as
no proof has been offered to the
contrary but, assuming that they were
so there lawfully and properly 1.-THE ques-
tion still remains, Did the negligence Of
the company caused the injury COM
planned Off
Persons lawfully ON highway have
a right TO It's use without molestation or
hinderence. with the limitation that such
use Is subject to reasonable inter
ruption for purposes OF construction and
repair Blasting rocks on or near pub
lie highway is, In itself, dangerous
work, and persons engaged therein
must use great care In conducting
Il 30 that persons rightfully using the
highway may not be injured. This
company duty was TO see that all trav-
elers on that highway and
within the danger line were
duly warned and removed from
danger before firing the blast. II IL
failed TO do 80 and the plaintiff was in
ured because Of that failure, the com
pauy was negligent and the plaintiff is
entitled to recover.
III, however, the plaintiff was
properly warned, aud disregarded the
same or was In a place OF safety
and from motives OF curiosity
or otherwise voluntarily put him into a
position of danger whereby the injury
resulted he was guilty OF contributory
negligence and cannot recover.
At / 40 this afternoon the jury reached
a verdict Of $250 for the plaintiff. Judge
Marvel received II and discharged the
Jury from further service. Mr. Sauls-
bury moved for a new trial
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-06-15
SPORTING NEWS NOTES.

O'Brien, a clever 125 pound boxer of
this city, will meet Joe Elliott, of Balti-
more. in that city in the same ring in
which Moriarity and Gehring will box, on
Juue %.
The Browntown Grays defeated the
Violet team by a score of to 6 at Wood
land Beach, on Wednesday.
Hawke won another game for Balti'
more yesterday. He relieved Mullsne,
who was being hit hard in the tenth
inning and the game was won in the
eleventh.
The letter carriers baseball club will
play the Y Nj. c. A. team next week.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-06-15
KILLING DOGS BY CHARCOAL GAS
The Council Committee Recommends the
AdoptIon Of That system I'm This city.

The Council Committee Recommends the
Adoption Of That System In This City.
An amendment to the city ordinance
regulating weights and measures was
read third time at last nights session
Of City Council
The committee on the question Of
adopting q new process for killing dogs
reported having visited Philadelphia
and recowmeud the charcoal gas system
in this city.
An ordinance authorizing the issuing
Of 500, coo worth Of bonds. to be known
as a sinking fund loan. to pay off the
maturing loan No SO, was read the
second time and referred to the law COM
mittee.
The city treasurer reported the balance
in bank to be $17, 2S6 49, Receipts from
Edmund Mitchell, $500; Eugene Sayers,
$500 81; II. Il. Blllany, $sS so.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-06-15

The D'Estas had large audience last
night and will repeat Humpty Dumpty
and the funny Musical Cats tonight aud
at the children's matinee to morrow
The management has arranged to prolong
the engagement of Kenneth Davenport
till Sunday evening. He will also appear
Saturday afternoon and evening The
Columbia Band plays every afternoon and
evening.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-06-15

CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Tho Germsnia Orchestra and choir OF the
Church.of the sacred Heart gave an excursion
TO Point Lookout yesterday.
-Rey. F. B. Short. pastor Of Harrison street
Church, Will preach Saturday evening at the
Methodist Tabernacle in East Lake.
ai-Pierre LOrillard's house eboat Caiman,
which has been hauled out on the Pusey and
Jones iCompany's railway for. repairs, was
launched yesterday.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will hold its regular monthly meeting
at the headquarters, No. lO6 West Eighth
street, this afternoon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-06-15
LORD coLERlpeE DEAD.
The Lord Chief Justice OF England Passel
Away.

LONDON, juno 1b.-Lord Chief Justic,
Coleridgo Is dead. Tho Right Hon. John
Duke ColcrldFe, +. r. s., ID. c. L., was ur
TO the time OF his death an honorary fel.
lowof Exeter college, Oxford. He was the
eldest SON Of the late Right Hon Sir John
Taylor ColeridPe his mothers mnidor
namo being Mary Buohapan. She was the
daughter Of a Clergyman.
Lord Coloridgo was born In 1921. Hii
tarly education was obtained at Eton
from whence he went TO Balliol college
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-06-15
In andrs nalI,s Court.

William Toy was dismissed Of charge
of blocking the pavepents at Eighth
and Lincoln streets, 10 the Municipal
Court, this morning. Edward Meenan
was fined s. for drunkenness and disor-
derly conduct. A charge OF assault and
battery against James Cannon was con-
tinued until Monday morning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-06-15

Some of the most popular and particu
lar restaurants have the ice cream made
by VIM. A. Coke, of Third aud Van Buren
streets. Mr.. Coke has in three years
built up an extensive business on the
quality and merits OF his ice cream.
Excursions, families, parties, picnics
are promptly supplied and have an at
tractive feature in Coxe's ice cream. 1t
is in both cans aud brick forms, both or
namental and plain. his phone is 736.
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The warren outing Oiub's ExOursIOn.

The Warren Outing Club will give an
excursion TO Reading and the Never
sink Mountains on Sunday. The club
will be Joined by about $50 cyclists and
will 20 by special trains TO the Pennsyl-
vanla city Arriving there the wheel
men will proceed TO the Yellow House,
eleven miles out, where they will take
dinner. Il is expected that about 1000
neraons will 90 on this pleasure trip.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-06-15

JULEsBURG, Colo, June 15.-The Cox
oyite army, against which the United
States marshals were ordered out, are dis
banding. One hundred viii walk 20 We
mango, Neh., 200 will attempt the cap
ture Of the first train through, and the
balance will wait for the feet coming
down the river.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-06-15

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies' may use the California
liquid laxative, Syrup of Figs. under all
conditions, makes it their favorite remedy
To get the true and genuine article, look
for the name Of the California Fig Syrup
Co.. printed near the bottom of the
package
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-06-15

Last evening there was an interesting
session OF Wilmington Lodge No. /. A.
o U. W.. at which three new members
we're initiated After the regular session
a special bungle convened and FIVE can
didstes we're duly and scientifically initi-
ated in the mysterious art Of Mogullian-
ism. Impressions were left indelible
and everlasting.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-06-15

NEW YORK, June 15.-Mrs. Won Rot
tonborg, daughter Of Hon. William Wal
ter Phelps, who lies dangerously in at his
home in Tea Neck, n. j., is a passenger
aboard the incoming Hamburg g-American
line steamer Columbia, due from South.
ampton today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-06-15

BEAVER FALLS, Pa, Juno 15.-The few
remaining members of the once opulent
Harmony society, mere handful Of old
mon and women, left Economy on pill
grimage to Harmony. Butler county, the
place Of the first settlement in 1905 of
George Rapps' little colony.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-06-15

CANAJoHARIE, n. Y, June 15.-Dan-
iel $. Morrell, aged n, died suddenly Of
heart disease at his residence in Palatine
Bridge. He was district attorney Of Mont
gomery county about 25 years ago and
has since been one Of the most prominent
members of the bar in the Mohawk val
lo.-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-06-15
POLICEMEN SUSPENDED.
One for Taking a nfotorman's Place on
City Railway Car.

One for Taking a Motorman's Place on
City Railway Car.
At Especial meeting Of the Police Com
mission last night officer Howard Fsaster
was suspended for two weeks for conduct
unbeooming an officer On May "a
Feaster boarded a city railway car,
hustled the motorman away from his
the car.
Officer Leach was suspended for two
weeks and fined sixteen days pay for
failing TO make a report
A conference was had with the repre-
sentatives Of the Fire Departments and
Councilman Stats after the hearings. 1t
was decided to put new fire alarm boxes
at East Lake, Fourth and Franklin streets
and Third and Tatnall streets.