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The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01
Senate Committee Report.
On Hawaiian Affairs.

4 volume OF nearly eight hundred
pages, exclusive of maps Was laid beiore
the senate Monday representing te>ti-
mony taken by the Senate Committee
on Foreign Relations and their finding
Of facts thereon uhder resou-
ton directing them to inquire wheif-
er any, and, il 50, What rregulari-
ties have occurred i'll diplomatic inter
course between the l'uiled States and
Hawaii in relation to the recent rcyolu-
ton. The report of the majority OF the
Committee was prepared by the chair
nan. Mr.. Morgan, OF Alabama.
1t exhaGstively reviews the facts, laws
and precedents, justifies stevens actions
excepting in proclaming protcctoratc.
and finds nothing irregular in the APP
pointment of Blouul. but in effect says,
the evidence taken by the committee
under more favorable circumstances.
leads the committee 10 different couciu-
sions than those which he formed. This
report is concurred in AS to all its esscn-
tial findings By the Republican members
of the committee, Sherman, Frye, Dolph
and Davis, making Il majority of the
committee. They characterize it rs an
exceedingly able document. but they
dissent on five points.
LIST. They condemn the appointment
of Commissioner Blount as uneonstitu-
tional. ID. They say the executive
orders placing the navy in the harbor Of
Honolulu under the orders of Blount or
Willis were without the authority of law.
3D.. That the order of Blount to Admir-
al Skerrett to lower the flag was unlaw-
full and susceptible of being construed aS
| Sal, fba DrnEiSinn Cavern
ment, and they regard the intercourse of
Blount and Willis with the deposed
Queen as a violation of international law
and unwalranted ith. They consider
that the President had no right to re-
open the predetermined legality Of the
| Provisional Government. 9Th. lhcs
regard any discussion of the personal
intentions or good faith of either Blount
or Willis as immuterial. inasmuch as
what they did in regard to the renstate-
ment of the Queen WAS simply the per
performance of Il task plainly command
ed OF them by this administration.
The report of the minority is signed
by Senators Butler furpie. Daniel and
GRAY. Without denying or conceding
die correctness of other portions of the
report it disscnts flom that portion of ii
which declares that the only substantial
irregularity in the conduct of Stevens.
the late Minister. was his declaration OF
prolcctoratt by the United States oven
aawaii and condemn his landing of the
marines.
Senators Butler and 'Inrpic file n sup
plemeptary report in which they say
that while the question of annexation
was not submitted to the committee eN-
ccpt incidentally, they think it not I'M
proper to say they are heartily in favor
OF the acquisition OF these islands by
the nited States in Il proper manner
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01

Whether locality has anything to do
with it or not has not yet been definite
~ settled, but certain it is that in GER
tain portions of the country the clean
der, so much admired for its exquisite
blossoms, has been the cause of serious
Illness, and in some cases death has
been attributed to a too intimate associ-
alton with it. Several persons were at
tackled with exceedingly painful throat
disorders, with headache, giddiness and
violent heart agitation. The dispensa-
tories class it as heart poison, and one
of its victims died in the most distress
ing heart convulsions. Animals are
affected by it as well as man. y valua-
BILE horse died few moments after
browsing ON the stalks and leaves. Sev-
eral cows died from drinking water into
which some cuttings of the plant had
been thrown, and other animals were
very sick from inhaling the smoke from
burning twigs and leaves of this plant.
They were shut in small yard, and a
breeze carried the smoke directly to-
ward them. In other localities there
seem to be no serious consequences at
tending the cultivation of this plant.
Whether immediate surroundings OF
climatic conditions have anything to dc
with the effects of this popular house
plant would furnish an interesting sub
ject for discussion. New York Ledger.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01
Great Men.

The greatest men are those who have
done the most for the good and advance
mcnt of the human race. The man who
stands most prominently before the pub
lie today in the cure of disease. is DR.
Greene, of 81 Temple Place, Boston
Mass. the discoverer of that wonderful
remedy, DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy. He is the founder of that
great system of giving consultation and
advice by means of letter correspondence
free of charge,
Write him description of your com
plant, or send for his symptom blank
and he will send you an exact descript'
ion of your disease. He gives most care
full and explicit attention to all letters
answering al questions and thoroughly
explaining each symptom so that you
know exactly what your complaint is
and for all This he makes no charge DIR
Greene is the most successful specialist
in the cure of all nervous and chronic dis
eases and he gives You the benefit of his
valuable advice with no expense to your
self, and by thus writing him about your
case, YOU will undoubtedly regain your
health,
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01
Number 4


lhe relative aud ilIca.-,1 Mr Lev
T. Tar M in ~Huer-et eHnfs. W. be
painea to ieafa Of h-dest. Mol 10
euired 1T h hame + ci.-... tHea t~1.
,. Isl. ag'd - geaf-.
lie fOraerlt lyr4 III .tHI.a= HlH ut
- YEAR ago Hi nan i D. - 70
Blullton, iowa. AT ahioh p.sa.- d.. ned
autl : year- hefore hi- Gea't. fh"a Ind
ing Ia" weik too hafd. IL 80. hi- iarm
and moved - efe-cp.
III vic va Nj ~ - orr If
sho&hegaH. f9r 81 ktais aj. fhct aght
hfr'- BATH 'egelhef.
Thru s1L- and one laughter Here
given them. All Of whom are Hfiug /.
Ma Tho privilege u lhe youHge-f -Dh=
Fremont. 20 care Tor III iaier aaf.ug
The Ia-i fcH month"; 81 H. lie.
Mr. Gardner bad 10 particular di.ea-e.
and Ma not confined 10 BIZ he.i a all
going 10 bed a. u-uai the uight tri1He he
died and being dres-ed H. mefnnz II
hi death. IL death va peaceful. he
simply feli a-ieep.
l@o year ago. b.. With hi elle
daug and mo grandchildren visited
Maihe. " hiie here b. ~ critically il
with the grip. and Or. Ia.h II Fairfield
Who a,truaed hin. remarked thai h
never .aw man 10 rtcnlY wefn out.
He had fiyc brother, aid NO -i-ier-.
three brother, and one sister having
passed before lin unto hat and from
hich hone refurF. He Surviving
bro'her- Jacob and Phlip. iife los corn
vile. he sister. Thankful. ia Malche,-
ter. \. H.
The true.t sympathy 81 lis cid flieLd,
and ueighhor- i EXTENDED 70 the be-
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01

engineer, superintendent and inspectors
were ON the work at all times, and gave
their entire attention to the work. and
during the season we laid nearly thrS
miles of pipe, used one hundred thous-
and of brick, built one hundred man
holes and catch basins, used one hum
dred barrels of Portland. and three hun
drcd of Rosendale cement.
ooBuRN CHARITY BEqtEsr.
r. b. shepherd, treasurer of the Co
burn charity Request, reports the pro-
ceeds from this fund the past year to
have been 81 100, and he has paid 81 900
of this amount to the Woman's Aid So
ciety, and 500 for one share of the
First National bank, Portland.
The Womau's Aid Society received
during the year from all sources with
cash on hand at beginning of the year,
81, 1s7.3l, which amount less s233.2O in
the treasury has been expended.
This society has also collected of eiti-
zens and distributed to many families
aud persons. a large amount of clothing
and bedding, new and second hlnd, be-
side obtaining "A free bed in the Maine
General Hospital for two persons.
HEALTH OFFICER.
Dr. J. y. Merrill, health officer, reports
that not a case of typhoid fever or diph-
liberia has occurred in town during the
past year, and that previous to the
adoption of our present sanitary system,
they were quite prevalent in certain To-
cations. People have We'd with each
other in keeping lawns and premises
neat, and the road commissioner has
shown commcndablc pride in looking
after streets and side walks. The doctor
refers TO the cases of scarlet fever in ont
of our schools, and explains the prompt
aud thorough methods adopted to pre-
vent its spread.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01

The rector of one of the up towr
chui ches announced in Sunday school
that all the boys who We're faithful at
tendants at the classes for a specified
time should be taken on stereopticon
trip to Japan.
Time passed, and the period was fin
ished. But before the promised enter
tainment could be announced there was
a ring at the rectory door one day, and
a good woman appeared inquiring for
the preacher He was out, and she was
told she must come again.
She was willing, adding that She
wanted to see hlm about her boys go
ing TO Japan. He had won the trip, she
said, but she didn't know what clothes
he would need or what preparations she
might have to make.
1t is to be feared. though it is not SO
stated, that the rector was out the next
time she called too.-New York Times.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01
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The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01

Do not take person severely chilled
or apparently frozen into warm room
to be treated The first thing to do. if
the condition requires it, is to attempt
artificial respiration as in drowning.
Rub the limbs very gently with snow
or cloths wrung out of cold water until
good circulation is established. Give
stimuants in small quantities at a time
as soon as the patient can swallow
When fully restored, warm the room
very gradually, cover the patient with
warm blankets and give beef tea or hot
milk For the treatment of frozen
hands, feet or any portion of the body
the same principles apply. Rub slowly
and very gently with snow OF cloths
wrung out of cold water while the
nurnbness lasts. Then, if the case is Sc
we're enough to require further treat
ment, consult physician. New York
World
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01
Made hN lhuuderhults.

H. the museums If nearly all the large
colleges yon will sec what appear To he
sandy petrlfaCtiuus much rts,mlllul
branches Of trees. You may cancluar
that these are the remains of for II
monsters that grew ina PARKWAY geolos-
iCal age hut If you Will take the tIol-
BILE 10 ask your guide, Of, better still,
one of the professors. who are always
handy, be VIII tell you a QUEER story
one i'll fact, that "smaoks Of the mar
velous. These tame looking. supposed
To be sandy petrifacnons are. in fact.
real "thundtrholts. Scientifically
speaking, they are fulgurites They
are composed Of a poor quality of glass
and are made ly the lightning striking
sandy deserts fud plungiug downward
ana latterly vitiitying all the sand with
which il comes in direct contact. ON
the Sahara fal4al.tos are found III every
conceivable shape ana size, some 30 or
more feet in length and inches in III
ameter others not larger than lead
pencil and still 1therS not larger than a
knitting needle, Scientists usually con-
slider tulgurites as being good index t.
the size and force Of discharge of the
lightning stroke which formed them. H.
st. Louis Republic
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01
The Sugar Schedule.

A. X. Miller. president of the New
Orleans chamber of commerce, has a
forccful article in the North American
Review for March upon the Wilson tariff
bill. OF course he gives more attention
TO the free sugar issue than any other
feature of the bill as the people Of his
state are more directly and extensively
engaged in the production of sugar than
any other interest. We quote
at is not necessary here to discuss
thu question of the pledge of the United
States, under which so much capital WAS
invested in the sugar industry. We are
discussing only the effects of the Wilson
bill and these would be such in Louis
lana as to render it impossible for the
chamber of commerce or any other com
mercial body of New Orleans TO favoT ii
so long as ii contains its present sugar
schedule. To do SO would be to adyo-
cate and uphold the murder of an entire
community. That single schedule
ouli add nearly half million persons
To the already overs ollen army of the
unemployed and destitute who are Ella
morng for bread and appealing to the
charity of the world, cut down the pop
ulatiun of the state nearly one-fourih
and it woul fill the southeast with beg
gArs | king for work and food.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01
Names Valuation.

The state board of assessors hay,
made their report for lS93. The whole
valuation OF the state, according to tho
returns of the town assessors for ls93
Was $40, showing an increase
over 1892, of S5,lGG.3Sl. The tota
number of polls was l7l.74l. total rea
estate. resident was Sl69, l0,950 and
the total real estate nonresident S3l ,1i3
534. The total personal estate, resident,
vas SGG, G7I,5j7, and the total non-rcsi-
dent. S3,l53.7Il.
The total amount of the assessors re-
turns for $3.50, was $3.50. 265, 233; ls9l,
s2GO,7l6, lG7. 1892, S265,6ls, 40l; 1893
S270,s12,7s2. Taxes Assessed on banks
semi-anuually were, in, May. S202, t50.65
in November, S203,57l.74
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01

The article in the warrant for town
meeting in regard to abatement of tax
upon ahutters for construction of sew
ers, has led some to think that there is Il
concerted move to abate this tax and
thus throw the whole expense of sewers
upon the tax payers in general, instead
of requiring abutters to pay pnrt
thereof. This we are satisfied was not
the design of the article. We are in
formed it was intended to relieve certain
abntters, holders of property, who are in
Strengthened circumstances. 1t would be
unfair and dishonorable under the cir
cumstances for villagers to attempt to
make the town as whole pay the entire
expense of the sewers constructed last
year, and we do not believe there is such
a disposition among any considerable
number of them. Such a move would
not and should not, meet with favor
among fair minded citizens.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01

In the report of sewers constructed
the past season the sell ctmen alludc to
the law under which they operated aud
the votes of the town authorizing the
work.
They speak in high terms of the en-
gincer, W. NJ. Bailey, aud of the
thorough manner in which the work was
done. They say: 1--WE have no doubt n
system of sewerage second to none in
the state and first in regard TO the size
of the town aud the number of inlabi-
tants. The principal streets and most
of the low, wet, cross streets are drained
The deepest and most expensive part of
the sewer is completed, leaving only Il
few streets in which shoal cut and a
small pipe is required witt. easy digging,
and probably no street in town that
needs sewer, will require any ledge re-
moved except Water street. The whole
system Is constructed deep enough to let
in every street in Skowhegan, and with
capacity to carry away three times the
amount of sewerage for the present num-
Der of inhabitants, making it a perma-
nent construction for the future as well
as for the present. In constructing the
sewers we concluded that work of this
kind, buried so deeply beneath the sur
face, should be of the best material and
labor. We purchased nothing but the
best of everything. Every piece of pipe
was tested and every one put in its place
under the direction of an inspector. The
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01

When Thomas B. Reed was boy, SO
story goes, .he used to put on a big
apron and help his mother with the
housework, which afforded much amuse-
ment to the other urchins of Portland,
who were fond CT calling him Sissy,
One day he was churnng, while the
boys stood about guying him. He fin
ished the job and then took off his apron
and thrashed half a dozen of them.
That was the last heard of sissy. -
Lewiston (Me.) Journal
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01
For Curta,Iinr Death Sentences.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The house COM
mittee on judiciary, yesterday. considered
Representative Curtis bill to abolish cap
ital punishment in the jurisdiction of the
United States courts, except for murder,
rape and treason. There are now over 60
crimes for which the death penalty may
be inflicted The committee ordered
favorable report to the house on the Cur
tbs bill.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01
Town of Mercer.

The Annual report made bg the town
officer, u Mercer has been printed AID
Will be presented At Annual foWn Meri-
ing Monday. commencing at l0oeioct y
NJ
This report show, the valnat on Of tbo
town April 1t last to have been sl95.-
100, resident READ estate POO. naG-
resi- lent real estate aud s37.923. personal
estate. Iotal, Sis. 81. III" nnmb .
of polls, 1876. we're taxed AZ s3.0o e5eh
and the percentage Of lax vi. y mill.
The assessment, amounted 10 II ~J5.-
OF. 81 per cent Of which Was for high
Ways.
The total eNpens" for support Of peoi
for the year was s593.3G. The expense.
of the town amounted II sl.ljl.5s
The following shows the standing 81
the town March 1t, ls9l:
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01
Town Affairs.

The selactmen of Skow hogan have
submitted their report to the inhabitants
of the town for the year ending Fehru-
airy 10th, and it is being printed.
They give the conditions of the roads
in the town and the amount of work
done thereon for the year, which was
larger than usual because OF the deep
frosts of the winter 1929. The snow
breaking bills were also very large be
cause of the heavy SHOWS the last part
of that winter.
The calls for assistance by the poor of
the town have Teen more numerous than
ever before. Many have asked for as
sistance who never did before, driven to
it by hunger and cold. In every case
where help has been asked Il thorough
investigation has been made, generally
by two members of the board.
The selectmen have this to say of the
town farm:
ssThe town farm the past year has
been under the management OF Mr..
iIuntlry aud wife, and no words of ours
can express our appreciation OF their
services for the many ways in which
they have fulfilled their unpleasant
duties. There have been five deaths.
one birth and Il great deal OF sickness AT
the farm, in fact both the overseer and
his wife were unable to attend to the
work and sickness of the inmates, but
fell victims to sickness causei by over
work aud care Mrs. IIuntlcy was car
| -. 4 th fur in
rest and quiet. which she was otherwise
Unable to obtain. Old people are carried
to the farm to die, and if their last days
of sickness and poverty can be brighten
ed by a little care and IA kind word, we
| truly appreciate any one WHO gives
them Ia addition to Mr.. lluntlcy's re
gular work upon the farm, he built
large shed adjoining one of the barns,
doing the entire work himself. even get
ting out the lumber from the woods,
hauling it to the mill and back, framing
ana completing the building alone
The duties of seleetmen have occupied
nearly their whole time the past year.
| The construction of sewers, unusual
numbers of the poor, repairing of school
houses, and the supervision OF roads
made his Office anything but snecure.
The receipts with cash on hand at be
ginning of the year, aside from the
sewer account amounted to S70,S63.3S
and that on the sewer account was SIS
1872 81, making II grand total of SS9,2l6,-
.05.
The expenditures, including S26,3so,-
81 on sewer account, amounted TO $50
502 IS, leaving cash on hand February
20, $S,7l3.47.
Among the larger items of "Xpendi-
lures were: support of poor, 81 ,36' 10 ::
town officers bills, $3.50 81; highways,
SO. $50 30; schools, ST., G0E70; snow
roads, 81, i9O.5l; bond paid, 1920: :
State tax, Sl0,j7l.2S; County tax, ST.
$685.; expenses town farm, S6s6.22 :;
temporary loan, $1,000; state pensions.
S3l2; insane hospital. $553.S6.
The standing of town is give as fol-
lows:
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01

The Senate has confirmed the nomina-
ton of X. W. Black as Pension agent at
Augusta. Capt. Black has long been a
pension claim attorney and is well quail
fled for the office.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01

Republicans of Augusta have nomi-
mated Charles A. Milliken for Mayor
Pittsfield, in this county, is "A vigorous
business man and an ardent Republican,
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01

Fairfield holds town meeting Monday
next and the warrant therefor has an
article in it providing for the building
of a new bridge between Mill island and
Bunker island, or for the repair of the
old bridge. There is likely to be a lively
contest over this question. There have
already been two special meetings called
to consider it without definite result,
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01

senator Frye began vigorous speech
in the Senate yesterday on the Hawaiian
question and concludes the speech to-
day.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01

The report that Gladstone is to resign
as Premier of England is again renewed,
this time with greater assurance than be-
fore. Trouble with his eye-sight and the
attacks of men who were formerly ms
friends are assigned as the causes of his
proposed retirement. Republics are not
alone. ungrateful.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01

The town of Smithtield has settled the
case, Mosher VS.. Smthtield, that was in
the courts long time, by the payment
of 81 900 instead of the 81, 900 for which
verdict was rendered in favor of the
plaintiff.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01

u. b. Hobart has been appointed post
master at West Cornvile vice Howard
Young, resigned.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01

Worthington's Magazine, the sub
seription price of which is $3.50 per
year, will be dubbed with the REPORT
Err both for $3.50 per year in advance.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01

Mr. Erastus Wman has been admitted
to bail. Hon. b. F. Tracey, his counsel,
says he believes not only that Mr.. Wiman
will be acquitted of the charges against
him, but that he has done nothing to
seriously effect his standing as a man.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01

SUBSCRIPTION RATEs;-One year sl.5o; SIX
months, rs cts; three months, 81 cts, when
81 rs viii be charged if not paid until the
nd of year.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01

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The Somerset Reporter,
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.
E. e. McNEKLIE.

20. SMITH. EE. McNEELIE.
7. o. SMITH & CO., PUBLISHERS,
t4s wATsR STREET. SKOWHEGAN, ME.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01

The affair, of the town are IN excellent
condition notwithstanding tie very
heavy court expenses on the MoSher
ease and the amount paid in settlement
af tho Same
The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01
Town of NOrridgeWOck

The printed report of the Town Of
NorridgcWock for the year ending Fob
ruarv 20 1891, shows the total amount
voted and raised by taxation for the
year to have been slG,s12.Sl. The valu-
alton April lst, 1893 was, re- estate.
SIPS 600; personal estate. Sll0,5GO; to-
tai $500. 100. There were 4j9 polls and
the tax was assessed on the basis of
y mills. The polls were assessed $500
each.
The net expense on poor account Tor
the year was Ss29,2l; for schools, 81
3GG ID High school. o7G7.50: for town
expenses $3.50 for highways, $1,000,
Labor. S9l0.45 cash.
The financial standing of the town i,
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The Somerset reporter., 1894-03-01

\ fatpuf las 1,,H granted John IL.
DauutH and +. Barton. Fairfield, toe
flushing iank