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The Somerset reporter., 1894-11-29
Felt shoes for old gentlemen, warm
and comfortable. nice for riding, at
Jas. LEWIN's, Skowhegan.
,Japan Ahead of China.

Japan, III spite of her mistakes, stands
for light and civilization. Her instltu-
tons are enlightened Her laws, drawn
by European Jurists, are equal to the
best we know, and they are justly adj
ministered. Her pnnishments are hui
name Her scientific and sociological
ideas are our own. China stands for
darkness and savagery. Her science Is
ludicrous superstition; her law Is bar
barous; her punishments are awful heI
politics are corruption; her ideals are
isolatinp and stagnation.
Iri4nbusands of Iamens throughout
China men are tortured every day, hung
up by the thumbs, forced TO kneel upon
chains, beaten with heavy bamboos,
their ankles cracked, their limbs broken.
Every week men are publicly crucified
and hacked to death by the Thousand
cuts. " How is anybody to desire the eX-
tension of the sway of the latter rather
than that of the former without AVON
ing himself partisan of savagery?-
Contemporary Review.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-11-29
Fancy Groceries.

We have been in the Fancy grocery
business in Skowhegan for eight years,
all of which time we have made spec
iality of this line of trade and carry
everything to be found in the large city
stores. We are DESTROYS that the people
of the surrounding towns should call ON
US and see what a complete line we
carry. Our stock includes table delica-
ces of every kind, fancy bottled goods,
fancy cheese, etc. When in town lool;
in on us.
II. ID. PATTERSON,
149 Water st. Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-11-29

AT the house of a friend Of mine the
other day little auburn haired tot mad
been guilty of some mischief and had
disappeared, We searched all over the
house for her without success at first,
but at last she was found behind an
easy chair.
"Why, where on earth have you been.
Annie" asked the mother.
"Been here, came the feeble re-
spouse.
"And how long have you been here?"
"Four daysl' she piped.
1t had seemed long time to the child
with the guilty conscience. New York
Herald
The Somerset reporter., 1894-11-29
Mushroom Poisoning.

1t is we'll perhaps for the sake of a
possible emergency to bear III mind that
IN the authority of DR.. Taylor, chief of
the division of microscopy of the de-
partment of agriculture there is but
one known antidote to mushroom poi
soning, sulphate Of atropin. A dose
may DO given in the usual way by the
mouth or by hypodermie iniections.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-11-29

Lonis Napoleon was taken prisoner
by the Pru.sians sept 2, 1870, and i'm
prisoned in German castle until the
close of the war He was then allowed
to depart, and, going to England, took
up his residence in Chiselhurst, where
he lived quietly until his death, Jan. 8,
1873.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-11-29

Two quart hot water bottles for 80
cents at Geo. Cushing's.
Think of this, A mans dress shoe for
gents, only SIPS at Jas. Lewia's, Show
hogan.
Make your money go as far as possible,
and to do this, buy groceries of f. I.
Goodrich, Skowhegan's live grocer. lie
has the goods, owns them right, and
guarantees to save you money.
We are overstocked in rubbers and
leggips, in consequence shall give good
trades in these goods, as they must be
sold.
JAS. LEwIA, Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-11-29

Jas. Lewia, Skowhegan, is fast acquir-
ing the reputation of selling fine goods
in boots and shoes, at lower price than
any other store CD the river. When in
town call at his store, examine the goods
and let him quote you prices. All the
latest styles and novelties.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-11-29

Miss Gaswell-Have you heard that
I'll is over between Miss Belletield and
Mr.. Hilltop?
Miss Dukane-I heard something
about it. Did Blanche break her heart?
Miss Gaswell-No, only her engage
ment. -Pittsblrg Chronicle Telegraph.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-11-29
State News.

The Bath Iron works will rebuild in
Bath. A contract for rebuilding part OF
the burned section of their works has
been awarded.
\ meeting of the Children's Aid Socie-
ty of Maine was held at Belfast, Mon
day. The fund now amounts to $1,000.
Since the last meeting Senator Hale has
given S25, State Senator Weeks of Old-
town, So; State Senator and Mrs. +. ;.
Walls, NinalhaVcn, 81, and the Christian
Endeavor Society of Brooks. So.
Barrett Potter, prominent citizen of
Augusta, was standing in front of his
residence on State street Thursday after
noon directing the trimming of tree
when limb fell % feet aud crushed him
to the earth, breaking one arm and in
iuling lin SO that he is in prccariouS
condition. lie is AN elderly gentleman.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-11-29
Job PYintlp0.

The Job Printing Establishment connected
With the SOMERSET RERoRTER is prepared to
10 all classes of work, the richest well as the
most common Jobs. Competent and expert
snced workmen are employed and a large
Ting and business cards in great variety.
Orders of dances, bills of fare, programs etc,
ETC., printed in great variety of styles on short
Orders BY mail will receive careful attention
The Somerset reporter., 1894-11-29
CIoakS.

We are fortunate enough to
have good supply of new
fashionable garments.
A few old ones at $500.
ust as warm as when they
sold for Il and $500.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-11-29

tiWhen in Skowhegan it will pay you to
make up an order for groceries, and
then call at Z. I. Goodrich's and figure
out the amount he can save you. 1t will
surprise you.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-11-29

General Richard Montgomery, who
was killed at Quebec in 100, Is remem-
bered in the name of the Alabama city
The Somerset reporter., 1894-11-29

TO the old ladies, we can please you,
rs we have a solid comfort, felt shoe,
lined, wide and easy and extra warmth
Nice for riding.
JAS. LEWIA, Skowhcgan.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-11-29
w. Fl. WILDES.

A good servccable shoe for men for
only soc at, Jas. Lewia's, Skowhcgan.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-11-29

Special prices on fancy goods through
Dec. at Geo. Cushing's.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-11-29

Frank l.. Harding returned from Port
land, Tuesday evening after having a
Pteregian removed from his right eye.
by DR.. Holt, the celebrated oculSt.
The operation was a very painful one.
but was successfully performed and the
Doctor assured Mr.. Harding of "A good
eye as soou as it RECEIVERS from the
effects of the operation.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-11-29

Prof. II. u. Barrett of New ork.
spent Thanksgiving with his parents in
( AMMAN
The Somerset reporter., 1894-11-29
w. II. WILDES.
W. H. W|LDES.
Domestics.

Table Oh Cloths I I'd. wide
5 cents.
Best Prints, 5 cents.
Shifting Prints, / cents.
Domet Flannel, 4 cents.
Plain Turkey Red, 5 cents.
Heavy 80 Sheeting, 5 cents.
Heavier than Lockwood
Outing Flannel both dark and
light, S cents.
1914 Blankets, 40 cents.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-11-29
ShaWIs

We have marked way down.
Heavy Elder down, full size,
$500.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-11-29
Linens.

All linen Towels, 10 cents.
All linen Huck Towels I2lc.
Hemstitched Towels, I23c.
Crash, 4 cents up.
Damask, IS cents up.
An extra good bargain in
Quilts, S. cents.
This quilt il worth SI.oo sure.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-11-29
Somerset Pick-ups.

149 Water st. Skowhegan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
Waterbury and Her
Citizens HOnOred.

If there is anyone in Connecticut who
has not heard of the opening ot the Water
bury Furniture Company. it is because he
has been deaf t. she scream of the Ameri-
can eagle, whic' rom its lofty height, her
aided the coming of q great event last
Monday evening. June II, In the year of
our Lord, 1894. The significance OF the
event WAS demonstrated by the fact that
men from all points of the compass were
present. Men of all sorts of conditions in
life. from workshop to tie counting room,
from the humblest citizen to the peers of
the realm" as one enthusiastic friend ex-
pressed it. were there to encourage earnest
endeavor IN a useful enterprise.Such an en-
dorsement coming spontaneously from the
people fills the Waterbury Furniture Com
pany with a new sense of responsibility.
We were prepared for something good. but
ii went far beyond the expectation of the
most hopeful citizen. When men who sit
st the BEECH in the workshop. who do their
own thinking quietly and without dlcta-
ton, and men high up in the finhncial
world and the affairs of state, come to-
gether and enter heartily into the spirit OF
the occasion, it has gone beyond the mere
matter OF personal triumph; it was the
recognition Of the growth and progress of
4 great city So thoroughly representative
that his honor Mayor Kilduff took advan-
taCe of the occasion and spoke with great
yisor on the question which is destined to
be the leading feature of his administra
tion-the equalization of taxation. The
Waterbury Furniture Company has some
cause for rejoicing over its own efforts, but
that it has been the humble instrument
through which such a gathering was made
possible. places II before the people as a pub
lie benefactor. Mayor Sargent of New Haven
and the noted men who accompanied him,
together with the distinguished men of our
own city, would not be true to themselves
or to the great state which they represent
II they failed to recognize as well as to APP
preciats the Herculean efforts OF the Water
bury Furniture Company. which is only an
humble representative of the great indus
Try which has forced the grand old COM
monwealth Of Connecticut to the front
rank OF the states OF the Union We
heartily thank Mayor Sargent and our out OF
town friends as well as our own fellow cit
liens. for their great encouragement and
tributes to earnest endeavor- |
Aud whatever we may have done in the |
past, we shall in the future try to maintain /
their friendship. their confidence and |
their respect, while sc shall always remain 1
the public's obedient servant, the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
SPECTATORS CRUSHED.
Section of a Terra Gotta Balcony Fell on
Persons Watching q Parade.


PHILADELPHIA, June 15.-During the
street parade of summer spectacle a Sec
ton of one of the terra Gotta balconies of
an office building fell upon the crowd on
the sidewalk beneath, crushing the heads
of an old woman and a little girl and in
juring a number of other bystanders.
Caroline Bender, aged 65 years, had her
head crushed and died in the German hos
pital about an hour after the accident
The injured are: Lizzie Hilton, aged s
years, of 2403 Ridge avenue, arm broken;
Mary Stephens, aged 40, of 1414 Darien
street, arm broken and badly bruised
about the body Several others were slight
ly injured.
The accident occurred at the large gran
lite, brick and terra Gotta building of the
Tenth National bank at Broad street and
Columbia avenue. The bank occupied the
lower floor, and the upper stories ale rent
cd out as offices and lodgerooms. The
third floor, which is unusually high above
the street, Is ornamented at intervals with
balconies of terra Gotta. A section OF about
four feet in length was broken out of one
of these
Tho maSc nry descended directly upon
the head of Mrs. Bender, mangling her
horribly. She was conveyed to the hos
pital, where medical skill was found use
less, and she died almost before her rela-
tiveS could be notified. Mr.. Hilton was
standing with Sis little girl beside Mrs
Bender in the crowd. There is no hope
for the chid's recovery
The accident is said to be indirectly due
to two unknown men who We're seen sit
ting on the balcony with their feet on the
railing just before the accident. a search
of the entire structure failed to discover
them, however.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
CONDENSED SPORTING CHAT.

N. W. Bingham, '95, has been elected
captain of the Harvard athletic team for
next year.
w o. Hickox, '95, of Harrisburg, has
been elected captain of the Yale team for
the coming year.
George Orion wants to run Willie Day
on July 4. and it is probable that the
youthful Jcrscyman will accommodate.
Charles II. Weaver, aged 16 years, won
the first prize In the 20 mile road race at
Harrisburg on May 30
DR.. w. G. Kendall of Boston claims
that he has ridden 100000 miles on a
bicycle.
Kid Lavigne, the Saginaw pugilist,
wants to tackle young Critic or George
Dixon.
Miss Adeline Knapp, who has been for
several years the race track reporter of the
San Francisco Call, rides man fashion,
wearing Turkish trousers, Il cutaway coat
and silk hat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
CURRAN'S
Mems
Furnishings
SATURDAY,
June LIB
Special
Low
on
June LIB

MEMS SHIRTS.
Mems Numbered Negigee shirts in a
large variety of styles and shades, regular
price. Use, Saturday, SOC.
MEMS UNDERWEAR.
Mems Balbriggan Underwear in all
styles of long and short sleeves, shirts and
drawers to match, regular price, SOC, Sat-
urday, Csc.
MEMS SHIRTS.
Mems fancy twilled satesn shirts, we'll
made, and fast colors, regular price soc,
Saturday SOC.
MEMS UNDERWEAR.
Mems French Balbriggan Underwear in
fancy shades, regular price, SOC. Saturday,
35c.
MEMS HALF HOSE.
Mems imported Half Hose in black and
leather shades, regular made and fast color,
regular price zoe, Saturday 1910.
MEMS NIGHT SHIRTS.
Mems plain white night shirts made of
good muslin and continuous facings regu-
lar price &C., Saturday SOC.
MEMS SUSPENDERS.
Mems fancy web suspenders, regular
price zoe; Saturday, 12Ac.
MEMS SHIRTS.
Mems Numbered negIigee shirts in all the
latest styles, shades and makes of the
season, regular 81 kind; Saturday, 75c.
MEMS UNDERWEAR.
Mems extra fine balbriggan underwear,
shirts and drawers to match, regular SOC
kind; Saturday. 37Ac.
MEMS NECKWEAR.
Mems Wash Neckwear in all styles and
shades, regular price Csc; Saturday 15c,
two for Csc.
MEMS NIGHT SHIRTS.
Mems fancy silk trimmed night shirts,
banded collars and continuous facing.
This is one of the best made shirts in the
market, regular price CSC; Saturday, SOC.
MEMS NECKWEAR.
Mems silk and satin neckwear in all
shapes and shades of the season, regular
price SOC; Saturday, 23c.
BOYS WAISTS.
Boys French percale waists, regular
price SOC; Saturday, 25c.
MEMS SHIRTS.
All our Mems fine Numbered Negligee
Shirts in $1.25, 81 so, 81 rs quality; Satur-
day, 81 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
All n Mistake.

Last week three preachers mingled IN
the crowd of people looking at the show
window of large clothing store. While
they were earnestly observing the dis
play vigilant detective came to them
and laying his hand on the shoulder Of
one of the ministers said:
"You must go with me-"
"Where?" asked the clergyman.
''To the city hall" replied the detect.
i've as he displayed his badge. The
preacher declined to go, but after think.
ing over the matter Remarked: "An
right, will go. Isuppose will look as
well in the city hall as you will" They
had not proceeded far before the detect
i've felt that he had made mistake. He
excused himself, and the minister walked
away, accompanied by his brother min.
listers, who had come to his rescue. This
incident recalls the arrest as a suspected
felon of a we'll known newspaper man
few years ago by prominent detective.
who found the newspaper man sending
off Il long telegram. Courier.
Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15

They Blocked Vote on the Free Wool
Observation-Disclosures and Harris Clash
Lively Debate In the House over the In.
dian Approximations
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.

Miss Emma Bickel. daughter of
Charles Bickel of 1.O42 Bank street, and
Charles Volkmann were married at Tor
rington yesterday. The couple will reside
there, where Mr. Volkmann is engaged in
the hotel business.
The regular annual meeting of the
South Brooklyn school will be held in the
school room to night. Several important
matters will come before the meeting,
among them being the election of officers,
laying of taxes and additional school
accommodations.
Miss Lizzie Doody and Edmond Me-
Clure were married Yesterday afternoon in
st Patricks church. The best couple were
Miss Mary Dryer and John Mcclure.
The couple have neatly furnished apart
ments on South Riverside street, where a
reception was held last night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
BOYD CAMPBELL IN A KNOT.

named this is it, The Timber young man
sits upon chair and places both of his
legs behind his back, going through the
usual movement of passing them over the
head first. Then, with the aid Of an as
sistant. the limbs are pressed still farther
down toward the small of tho back so that
the feet are allowed to stick out from I'M
derneath his armpits, the right foot under
the left arm, and vice versa. Tho legs are
literally folded behind the back and to
make the knot all the more complete
Campbell locks his arms about his feet and
doubles himself up still closer 1t is real.
ly wonderful bit of contortioning and
one that causes the onlookers to breathe
signs of rolief when the young man gets
out of it all right and walks again like an
ordinary human being.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
Ties Himself In a Knot,

Tho Acme club of Oakland, Cal, has
produced freak. The latter is not two
headed goat nor Il fat boy, but a contor-
zionist of phenomenal ability. Boyd
Campbell is his name He is but Is years
of age, and professionals who have seen
his performances say that he has few
equals anywhere says the San Francisco
Chronicle.
One of the most starting of Campbell's
performances is what he calls the human
knot" and if anything was ever we'll
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
ARenarkab1e Ball Game.

It has fallen to the lot Of two Eastern
league teams to play the most sensational
ball games of tho season to date. The con-
test occurred at Syracuse on the 7th be.
tween the home team and the Buffalos.
Syracuse tied tho scors with q run In the
sixth inning and got lead of two runs
In tho ninth But the Buffalos in turn
tied the score in their half by two more
runs. Then came a struggle until the
fourteenth inning, when the Syracusans
again sent home two runs. Nothing daunt-
cd, the Buffalos took their turn and won
the game by making three runs with an
out to spare. This, then, makes the rec
ord game for 1894 in professional circles.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
Pirates In a Trap.

VANCOUVER, Juno. 15.-News comes
today from Canton of sanguinary fight
with pirates \ gang of these gentry who
were able to muster n squadron of eight
junks planned to attack n walled village
named Tanchi. The villagers, however
learning of their intentions, procured as
sistance, so that when the pirates arrived
they We're confronted by force of 800.
They We're surrounded and cut off. The
invaders fought desperately, but 81 We're
killed and three captured alive.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
Conference of NJiners C.lIed

COLUMBUS, o., June 15.-Prcsidcnt \.
A. Adams of the Ohio Miners association
has issued a call for a meeting of the min
ers in Columbus Tuesday, June 10. He
asks the miners to select their best men to
represent them, as business of vast impor-
tanco will have to be acted upon Secre-
tary McBrydc of the national miners or
ganization states that unless the compro-
mise is accepted by the miners IL gen
eral meeting will be called, at which the
national officers will tender their resigna-
tons
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
windle VIII Go For Records.

Not many months ago Willie Windle,
the ex4ohampion bicyclist, announced his
retirement from the track The applause
of the multitude seems still potent, how
ever, for the Milbury wonder has about
decided, it is said, to follow his usual pro.
kramme this year and make another at
tack upon the records this fall. Windle
announced his retirement from the path,
but cycling has SO great hold upon
him that he cannot resist the temptation
to make his annual onslaught on Father
Time. Willie will not get up In a race
this year. He is attending school In Bos-
t,n and devoting all his time to his stud
lea
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
More Bridge Turning.

MAssILLoN, o., June 15.-Tho attitude
of the Sherrodsville miners grows more
mcnacing, and 10 carloads of soldiers are
now en- route to that point on the Wheel
ing and Lake Erie road With n special
train. The miners followed the success
full burning of two bridges at Fuller's
mine by setting fire twice to the railway
station and TO small trestlc These fires
We're put out by the several bridge repair
crews.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
Crispi Promises Economv.

ROME, June 15.-Premier Crispi an
nounced in the chamber of deputies the
solution of the cabinet crisis The gov
ernment. he added, had decided to pro-
poss notifications Of the budget and
abandon the proposed increase Of the land
tax hkwould nInintaiii the tsx Gu isi3tcs
aud Btys.-n pledge rs saonus5i& ~ hif Ahs
public E0sy'ssE inplpalns IN sssssg
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
The President OF on a Cruise.

WASHINGTON, June 10. - President
Cleveland has quilted Washington for rest
and recuperation from his recent illness.
He was accompanied by Private Secretary
Thurber and DIR. O'Reilley, the White
House physician. They drove to the steam
boat wharf, where the lighthouse tender
Maple was lying. Captain Rabley d.
Evans was waiting, and bidding farewell
DO friends the presidential party boarded
the tender, which promptly started down
the Potomac. 1t is the intention of the
president to cruise down Chesapeake bay
as far perhaps as the capes in order to en-
joy the ocean breezes, and the trip is ex-
pected to last four or five days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
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Death of Daniei 8. ATnrrs1l

CANAJoHARIE, N. Y, June 15.-Dan-
lei s. 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
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
Train Wreckcrs Arrested.

ALBANY, June 15.-Tho persons who
attempted 10 wreck a Delaware and Hud-
son train near Dclmar II week ago were ar
rested by railroad detective and the po-
lice. Three of them are boys ranging from
Il to ~ vars Of age. The ringleader,
JCrom, WHO is 20 years of age, made
a confcsa.on. ! liz quartet Was put off the
train mt Slingcrsland 5 while trying to steal
o ride.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
bartholomew Surrendcrs.
Attacked by a Mad Dog.

PATCHoGUE, n. Y. June 15.-While
Mrs Ticehurst was driving in a wagon
along a road leading to this place she was
attacked by mad dog. After hard
fight she succeeded in beating off the dog
and made her eSCape.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
Prominent r,awver shot.

HoLToN, Kan, June 16.--Charies B.
HANDLE, q prominent lawyer Of this city,
was shot and instantly killed on the street
hy Uitntun osburu, & saddlsf who accused
8auhis ee betfaylnE his GaunhtQF, who
8ssksa N Rhlnnll.s aase
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
Lawless Coxeyites.

JULEsBURG, Colo, June 15.-The Cox
eyite army, against which the United
States marshals were ordered out, are dis
banding One hundred will walk to We
mango, Neb., 200 will attempt the cap
ture of the first train through, and the
balance will wait for the fleet coming
down the river
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15

SPRINGFIELD, No, June 15.-Rather
than go to jail y. Bascom Crawford, the
embozzling cashier of the American Ma
tional bank, turned Il revolver on his heart.
The act was not steady, and the bullet
went Il little above that vital organ, but
he is So badly hurt that he will ide.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
A Coxcv NAVY Dwindlinr.

FORT MORGAN, Colo, juno 15.-The
Coxey navy from Denver has boon reduced
to 100 men, most of those who started in
boats having gone to Julosburg on trains
to Join the main body.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
IInYeilad a EnnnfAin.

GARDINER, Me-, June 15.-The foun-
taiS presented to the city by Mrs. G. H.
Palmer of New York in memory of her
late husband was unveiled here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
No Continuance For Prendergast.

CHICAGO, Juno 15.-Judge Payne re-
fused q continuance in the case of Assas-
sin Prendergast and will set a date for an
insanity trial today.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-15
Reunion Broke Up In a Row.

YANKToN, June 15.-The soldiers re-
union has broken up in a row, owing to
Populist attempt to turn 1t into polit'
ical meeting,