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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-08-16
The Dangers of the Mines.

Great and mystically dreadful Is the
earth from mines depth. Man in the
implaeahle grasp of nature. II las only
to tighten slightly and he is crushed like
Il bug. His loudest shrek ot agony would
be rs impotent as his final moan to bring
help from that fair land that lies, like
Heaven, over his head. There is an IL
sidious silent enemy in TIN ga. II the
huge fanWheel on the top ot the earth
should stop for IA brief period there Is
certain death, and "A panic mole terrible
than any occurring where The sun has
shone, ensues down under the tons of
rock. If a man may escape he gas, the
floods, the ''squeezes' 81 falling rock,
the cars shooting through little tunnels,
the precarious elevators, the hundred
perils, there usually comes to him an
attack of "mner's asthma thlt slowly
racks and shakes him iato the grave.
Meanwhile he gets three dollars per
day and his llborer one dollar and a
quarter.-M NcClofe'S Magazine for IN
,ttJsj.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-08-16

Young jefferson. "You look sweet enou III
to kiss in that dress. Elatne. Il have sever
al more Just ike it,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-08-16
Somerset Pick-ups.

p..,,,. f,.,,..,.3 p,l,,,..... ,..,,,,..,a
A.... ,',,'p In haia and Laa,f, ar tha
'',,'' 'nf - rnars He began his huntin0
:, ,,,.r;anoo at tho aga of ~ va,.rs and
H. ~ caar hao,1d IN feyes since
~ ma - f,,,r ,-a,.s ,go he bas aver-
',.,..a ,.i,,,,,r;ny iron, N fo 20 fovas y
-, hasidas7 otlor linds of ,yama
;rharo #,,rn bnt foo nool;s and coruers i'm
bis home tovn and vicinity with which
~ :, na, ,arfanfl, fanil;ar md no ran
IT, n,a,i, nm interesting story of his
b,i ',,ti adYontnras and nynnriences
~
u'N ioi p',9o'' ,tt ,'li ".
llela, informed .i'n au'ilo,ll'es a. :" IL
terVllie ''lae i,,lo", Hn9 Wv, ,l'',t p'ea,
ooarahS at iier llouse' il',' aecalnlra
win Il Haiua1le Ma.ei' 1 n"u e'i',u h an,,
some otie' eHeils. Dep','f ~ h, II,
mn SOM spo1'eu 1ie 49,, ia, .i, 'ooN Inn ,
TO MIS- 9ail, VIM s,i'i 'ila' ne WIS IN
l,Sh1 iil'h M ~ @1,,.';'t'. ; Inc
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-08-16

Babyland for August, The Babies
Own Magazine has added to its usual
dainty charms, II pretty piece of music,
and the music is set to the words of Il
beautiful lullaby song. Its sweet swing
ing measure will add to the melody of
Mammals voice, and sooth baby to a
peaceful slumber. There are the usual
amount of handsome pictures, cnticing
stories, and happy iingles and merry
rhymes, all timely, aud all made for
Baby and Mamma.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-08-16

Every man has an agreeable side about him,
but it is sometimes necessary to go entirely
around hun to get at II.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-08-16

In the fiscal year ended June 30, lS9l
the governments revenue from tariff
taxes was $l32, 29i, PIP; from internal
taxes, Sll6, 9I5, rs; from miscellaneous
sources, Sl7,120,3l5, making IA total in
come of S296, $50 1886, n against $50
s1o,G2s in the preceding year. The total
expenditures in the year Just closed
were S3GG, 593, 1853, this amount being
made up from the following items; Pen
sions, Sill, l17,2sl; civil and miseelane-
Gus, SOL, i03, i55; war, Sli, 1907 900 :;
navy, S3l ,527 ,l05; indians. $40, 2s6, jig :;
interest, 27,Sil, 105. The total ex-
penditure was some sl7,3000o0 less
than in 1893 and the income some $50
600, 900 less. The deficit is sc, 1000 900
Young Jefferson "You look sweet enou 3h
L. N lrn.. D I.I.... . u |.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-08-16

The Templar, OF Canada, published a
long list of letters from prominent citi-
zens in North Dakota, in answerc To
the workings of the prohibitory law,
which were that ''drunkencss and crime
have greatly decreased the sconsunp-
ton of liquor largely decreased, a"better
order prevails, = "expcnse for poor relief
lesscned, "decrease more than seven
tenths," ''prohibton works well,
"sales reduced scventy-iiye per cent,
etc, etc, and that the prohibitory
amendment would have many mort
votes now than when il was adopted
National Temperance .tdrocGtf.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-08-16

Gen Weaver, who was the Populst
nominee for Congr, IS in 1892, is now
running for Congress in Iowa on the
regular Democratic ticket Having en-
bra ed Populist principles the Demo-
cratic purity naturally takes the next
easy step of adopting Popnlist candi-
#dafpS-L f.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-08-16

Women estimate men better than men dc
women and that is not saying overmuch fol
women at that
Edith. "fIe wants to marry me for money!
Mabel. Eyes, money will do anything these
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-08-16

pound cured me. adyi,e any woman
who suffers with any fofa OF female
weakness Ia try it Mr.. NAiIfF
WILTON. ~ Me,t ST. nh--nLelDLIa. "a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-16
(To he continued.)
Unable TO NEGOTIATE.


From The Chicago Tribune.
DO you wish 10 engage a competent instructor"
asked the man at the door. removing his hat. to
give lessons to any members Of your family in
music German
mo. sir" answered the housewife. II think
not"
Perhaps" he suggested. after moments pause
you could make use OF the services OF teacher
OF dancing and physical culture?
Il don't think could.
"Or private tutor in elocution?"
NO"
Il have had considerable experience a teacher
OF Delsarte Possibly might make some arrange
ment for imparting instruction in this fascina ting
branch Of
II don't think you could
Madam" said the man. with a regretful sigh
Il sorry we are unable TO place this matter on
a business basis. ! have exhausted the list Of
professions or vocations in which | consider my
self fitted to engage as "A means OF gaining "A live
lihool As there appears 10 be no opportunity to
exercise any OF them for the relief OF present
emergencies | am compelled to ask you. madam.
II you will be kind enough 10 give me plate Of
warmed-over victuals?
IL will not"
MAY / inquire. madam. il anybody has pre-
viously tried TO work this game You"
II don't remember that anybody has.
Then ! must have struck laundering poor
neighborhood," re1oined the man. putting his
hat and turning away. This is the sixth house
I'VE run against In this block without hitting any
thing"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-16
In that other and perhaps become success

In that other and can perhaps become success
flu vag
But why should a dying man want money!
II owe man In this town twenty-five cents. He
is a good man. but poor. He lent me the money to
keep me from suffering. and l won't be mean
enough to die and leave him to whistle for II.
want 10 put that quarter in his hand and say to
him: Jim, old boy. | am going hence. but before
20 | want to square up. Here's your quarter ana
NAV Heaven reward you for your kindness Thace
what want TO say. sir, and now ask you for tho
coin" a..
Yes You are sure 10 de-
..Ny mind IL irrevocaby made up.
And Jim must have this quarter
HE must" .. -, -. $3.50 - ..
I'm do better than that" said the man az ne
nulIei out book and pencil Give me Jims address
and ri call around in the morning and break the
SAD news OF your death and hand him a half.
What's the full. name. please? ,., 49,.
THE full name? Sir: you are evidently neatt.
LOGS human reptile. and want nothing more 10 90
win Won X eep your money sr-keep your money
and ri be hanged If commit suicide No. sir-no.
cir When | see such evidences OF the cruel heart.
iessness OF the world. II decides me TO live on Just
"a long as can and be just as mean as can:
Consider our interview at an end Good night. SIR
And he drew himself up and stalked on through
tho darkness and left the man to chew his toothpick
and look after him and regret his unjust suspiconA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-16
THE DAFFODILS.

"Ard then my nea-t with pleasure fills
.nd dances with the daifodiis "-Worisworth
n N. laughter OF the lilies in the sun.
p,rer toy and deeper gladness there is none;
When they hear my ladys feet
Az she hastes the sun 10 greet
Nav they shake with golden laughter every one.
"a me ,augh.ngO. the dancing dafoli.s
~ Shaking in the breeze
Under budding trees
T,y the lake that lies beow the silent hills
q The troopng ot the lilies on the sward,
,;oden trumpet, saffron surcoat, spear and sword
knight and squire with waving crest,
Waiting for my ladys hest
IN achieve some daring deed she may applaud.
q ne laugh!ng-O. the dancing oaffodils
Shaking in the breeze
Under budding trees
By the lake that lies below the silent hills
o. the silence OF the lilies they pray,
When the night mist steals up softly from the bay!
And my ladys name is there.
In the solemn vesper prayer.
As the twilight on the hillside dies away.
o, the laugh!ng-O the dancing daffodiis.
Shaking in the breeze
Under budding trees
BY the lake that lies be.ow the silent hills
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-16
he WILL LIVE on.
From The Detroit Free Press.

4 man who had just dned at Woodward-ave.
restaurant the other evening picking his teeth
in that self-satisfed way 80 asgravating 10 a hum
gry person when he accosted by pedestrian.
1ho prompty introduced himself as follows:
'Deevenlng sir / am a bum. My name Is Dav-
II swore off long ago" replied the diner as he
carried the toothpick over to his other Jaw.
You mistake my object sir! am not asking
do not want to go to Toledo Buffalo or Chicago
In fact. sir. do not want money 10 live on. but
to die on
I'm, Want 10 die. eh?''
II do sir This is my last night in the beautiful
city OF Detroit and also earth. BY midnight my
aoul shall nave winged It's weary flight TO that
mysterious realm"
''Going to commit suicide?"
II am. I have coolly and calmly figured i out.
Life has been failure. It II not worth the living.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-16

"Ard then my nea-t with pleasure fills
And dances with the daffodils. "-Wordsworth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-16
Or. LYONS Perfect Tooth Powder.

in a group. were toiling over me S"oie w. ~
various itnnos toward the spot selected FOR the
encampment: and there was no one-aS s"e
thOught-near Penelope 49,,
She was therefore not little suiprSeu ~
somewhat startled, TO hear on sudden N'o''I, i
exclamation OF anger-in truth. 1t was goou
round oath. though unintelligible, pelhs III
strange language-within few yards Oh M.
she stood dejectedly regarding the pair upon w
slopc above; and not wishing to run across the
,rato islander whomsoever he might he. or
against whomsoever his wrath might DE direV''u
was turning to hasten away. when 10 her slr'''
surprise Lord Carnousic's own favorte r''"'"e''
Torqu Macaster, issued from the Spot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-16
CREEDON TALKS.
THE STURDY AUSTRALIAN IN PRIME CONs
DITION FOR HIS CONTEST WITH
FITZsIMMOyS.
He Tells Something of His Inner Life-Makes
no secret OF the deans He Employ"
20 Keep I'm Shapc-'Iis Manager
does not Believe In Doctors.

(From the 81. Louis. Mo. ChroniceJ
As September 90 the date set for the soo" oa'''' -
tween Dan Cree<on and Fitzsimmons. grows hearW
a., ,,c.o,,,v grows greater and interest OF the
sportnr world increases While Fitzsimmons WI
doubt be no. in the betting yet the 'ru'" "
the mater is that but very few have got true line ="
Creedon While the wise men OF the ring VINO ha'e s
IN touch with him saying but little out iouu'
volknown fact that Fzsimmons' followers are nno'ne
:, n ou,et vav all The Creedon money they want.
Personally Fi,zsimnons has always oehe'ea ~
r.edon was easy game But then. Creedon mas i"poS
beyond belief since he came 10 '"'s ' -.
,o,io, he received while helping train Corbett Tor
the Mitchell fight did him end OF good wnle ns
method OF living OF taking care oil hse'' M
greatly improved his condition
Some time ago 1t reported that Creeooh was
victim, OF muscular rheumatism. and that MS Gays y
on,or had nsssod This has no doubt taken many OF ~
snortins fraternity over to the Fitzsmmons side.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-09-16
THE MATCHMAKER.
CHAPTER XIII.
BY l.. b. WALFORD.

copyright: 1894: BY Longmons. Green CO..
The morning call., 1894-05-20
Railroad Notes.

A telegram from New York to the South
ern Pacific office here states that there is
absolutely no foundation for the report tele-
graphed here of conference having been
held between representatives of the Psna-
ma Railroad and several OF the transcon-
tiDental lines for The purpose of forming a
pOOl anita gOnistic to the Southern Pacific.
The report stated that shipments of
freight we're 10 be made to New Orleans
and thence by the Morgan line OF steamers
to connect with the Panama road. The
denial comes from the representatives OF all
the Interests involved.
Tonight about twenty of the clerks who
Will shortly sever their connection with
The passenger depart ment of the Southern
Pacific will be banou eted by their more
fortunate brethren in the old Arcade res
taurant on Pine street.
The morning call., 1894-05-20
INTO HIS HEART.
Old Augustine Capurro
Fatally Stabbed.
THE DEED WAS UNPROVOKED
Murlo Felice, Alias "Kin-Kin,"
the Assassin.
NOW A FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE.
The Dead Man Was Highly Re-
spected Resident and Householder
of the Latin Quarter.

Augustine Capnrro, an aged porter who
lived at Lafayette place. narrow thor
oughtare on the western slope of Telegraph
Hill. was murdered last night by Murlo
Felice at 425 Green street.
The crime was committed in the bar
room OF CademartOr & Carniglio's grocery,
few PAGES distant from the dwelling oc-
cupied by the old man and his eight
children. Capurro, who has always lived
on the best of terms with the grocers,
dropped In to play friendly game OF cards
with them. He sat down at little round
table with Cademartori, while Carniglio,
seated on a barrel. looked on. Shortly
after 9 O'Clock Murlo Felice, a dissolute
character well-kBown to dwellers in the
Latin quarter by the nickname of kin-Kin,
came in and leaned over the back of Cade-
martorPs chair.
Kn-KiD, once a scavenger but now en-
pIoyed in the garden of Paratto Bros in
Berkeley, was In facetious mood. He
leaned on the table and peered into the
old mans hand. He volunteered to teach
him how to play, and earnestly besought
Capurro to tell him how many years he
was in growing the long gray beard that
covered his breast. For several inmates
CapurrO listened, but made no answer TO
the jibes Of the merry maker. Finally. in
tensely annoyed, he asked in Italian ITO
whom are you talking?'
Pm talking to you," Kin-Kin an
swered.
well. don't want to have anything to
do with you," snapped the nettled card
PLAYER.
what are you looking for? Do you
want to hghtY' the ex-scavenger queried
tauntingly
CapurrO shrugged his shoulders and made
no answer. He arose from his seat and as
be did so Kin-Kin drew long knife ard
skipping around the table thrust 1t into his
heart.
he has murdered me !" Capurro screamed
and fell upon the floor. Kin-Kin. with
out saying q word to the Mortified
grocers, wiped the blood off his knife, re-
placed it in its sheath and ran out of the
store. Carniglia. assist ed by Julius Cadeau,
who was among the first to hear of the
crime, ran hither and thlther for doctors.
but was unable II fad physician, and had
they found one his services would not
have been needed for Capurro was dead
half minute after mis- gray head touched
the floor.
The body was sent to the Morgue, and
the police secured the neghborhood for
the murderer, hut were un a BILE to find any
trace OF him. The waterfront police and
the fishermen were told TO be on the look
out for him. bnt at late hour he had not
been found. The fugitive is about feet
6 inches in height, OF very dark complex
Ion and wore the garb of laborer.
CapUrro was GA years old, and was
prominent member of several Italian soci-
cites, He was employed by Deering s.
Co, dealers in agricultural implements at
the corner of Market and Beale streets.
One Of his sons has charge of the Fourth
street bridge. He owned the three-story
building in which ne lived.
The morning call., 1894-05-20
PRESS CLUB LATE WATCH.
Newspaper Men Invite Their Friends
to q links.

Late watch was kept at the Press Club
last evening. aumorously wOrded invita-
tions were generously distributed. and a
large gathering of invited guests were at
the jinbs.
President T. F. Bonnet delivered the
welcome to the guests; L. 6. Carpenter
told what he thought of the man on the
desk; solo, Queen OF the Earth" was
rendered by G. T. Graham; Sigmund Beel
gave some classical selections on the violin
and Arthur BaTendt sang a solo.
lola podrida" was the selection as
signed to Judge c. A. Low, while AFTER
the Fair is Over" was the title of the part
assigned to Ferris Hartman Of the Tivoli.
"Plus Blanche est Mon Amour" was
rendered by Professor Crepaux. E. F.
Moran, assisted by Fl. Davenport. gave
some clever club sketches. Bob DAVIS
sang a topical song, and Professor vii
liams of the Orpheum interested the gath
ering with some feats in yentriloQuism.
The programme concluded with
humorous solo by R. V. Robertson, I'm
teHectual Eccentrlciies" by Thomas
Leary of the Tivoli, musical specialties by
Frank LaGona of the Orpheum, "Transfig-
urations" by NJ. Fulgora of the Califor-
MA, instrumen tai selections by w. II. Fox
of the California, "a Little Spare Tine"
by w. h. ElwOod of the Baldwin. Mod
ern Comedy" by Billy Van of the Califor-
mia, Anything but the Fair" by +. II.
Truesdell, and original specalties by Billy
Emerson,
The morning call., 1894-05-20
MISSING WOOTTON
Rumors That He Was
Here and Alive.
Sheriff Scott of Fresno Said to Have
Found Him, but He Denies
the Story.

A telegram reached THE CALL last even
ing. stating that a report was in circulation
In FresnotO the effect thatWilIiam w ootton.
the missing raucher. had been found alive
and we'll in this city by Sheriff Scott.
1t was with difficulty that that official
was located. but he finally turned up at a
late hour at his hotel
When questioned about the rumor the
Sheriff emphaticaliy denied that he knew
anything about WOutton's whereabouts, if
alive. and said no truth whatever was to be
attached to the report.
While talking to the reporter the Sheriff
opened a couple of kilograms addressed to
Elm, and after reading their contents re-
marked: We'll, it's got out These tele-
grams are about the same matter"
just what sign ficance, if any. is 10 be
attached TO the first four words of the
SherifI's remark remains 10 be seen. Il
might be construed, by Inference, as q con-
fessioD of the possession of more infoTma-
ton on the subject than he was willing to
divulge. however, his denlal of any
knowledge on the subject could not have
been made more emphatic.
Some OF the Fresno delegation Of Knights
Of Pythias who accompanied Sheriff Scott
I'D from Fresno said last night shat that
official had received a letter from some
gen ll6udD III luis CITY sIaIiUR lUat w COTTON
was here aud alive. They did not know
who the man was who had written the
letter nor anything further connected with
it. They said, however. that the Sheriff
had expressed himself as disbeleving the
letter, or rather its accuracy. So it would
appear that there is some foundation for
the rumOr.
1t was further said by these gentlemen
that a gentleman named Pickle OF Fresno
was connected with the search for Wootton
and that he had accompanied Sheriff Scott
here for that purpose.
Before the Sheriff was seen a CALL re-
porter found Mr.. Pickle in his room, in
bed. He knew nothing about the story,
so be said, and that is the extent Of the
information obtaiDable on the subject last
nj
The morning call., 1894-05-20
A DEAF-MUTE RECEPTION.
A Unique Programme at the Chris
tian Church.

Over in one corner of the large assembly
room out in the West End Christian
Church there was a score of curious
people seated in a circle gossiping with
one another without the least regard for
the pleasing recitations and well-reDdered
vocal and instrumental solos which en-
Unused the remainder of the audience last
evening to such an extent that storms of
applause resounded on the night air with
sufficient force 10 be heard at least half
block away. Even this failed to attract
the little groups in the corner and the con-
yersstion went on without the least inter-
ruptiOn.
The event was a reception given in hon.
or of Christian deaf-muies, and it was they
who spoke in their silent language while
the rest listened attentvely to a few noisy
selections which had been arranged for
those who were more fortunate in natures
gifts.
Attorney j. C. Watson. who is very con-
versaDt with the language of the gers,
opened the second part of the programme
with an address which be delivered in both
languages at the same time.
Bert g. Kingsley. a deaf-mute, spoke, in
his way, to those who could understand
him, while others similarly afflicted fol-
lowed with recitations ard addresses, un-
I'll the quaint programme was at an end
Then all mingled together and managed
to converse as best they could.
Refreshments were served and soon after
the guests had departed after spending an
evening as unique as it was pleasing.
Rev. DR.. Gardner announced that here
after deaf-mute services will follow the
usual Sunday morning session at the
church, TO be conducted by those who
seemed best adapted to the purpose.
The morning call., 1894-05-20
HIS LABORS OVER.
Len Harris, the Detective,
Laid to Rest.
A Large Throng of Friends Testifies
to the Esteem in Which He
Was Held.

Brief services over the remains of Len
Harris we're held yesterday afternoon at l
o'clock at his late homo on Buena Vista
avenue
1t was the last opportunity offered the
many friends OF the brave detective
around the bay to show their respect.
At the hour named large crowd of
people gathered in and around the house.
A large number of friends and fellow
detectives from the Southern Pacific were
present to pay their last respects. There
was a profusion OF beautiful floral
tributes. One of special beauty formed an
easel of white flowers and was inscribed
with the words "Our Len" This was
from the Southern Pacific detective fore e.
At the request Of the deceased the two
old, familiar nv INNS, Nearer. My God. TO
Thee" and "Shal We Gather at the
River" we're sung by mixed quartet.
Brief and fitting remarks were made by
Rev. w. w. eudder, pastor Of the Con-
gregational Oh urch. The speaker enum-
Grated the four prominent qualities of Len
Harris-his kindness, his bravery, his
strong sense of duty and his mercy. In
illustration of his mercy he quoted what
the deceased had said to those around him.
while on his deathbed, that In all his
varied experiences and arrests of des-
perate men he had made be did not have it
10 regret that he had ever taken human
life.
When told that if he had been more
ready to kill he would not be where he
was then, he replied: II am glad it is nv
life that is taken rather than 1t should be
l who took human life.
The speaker paid high tribute of honor
to the noble self-sacrhcing life that had
gone out because less noble lives than
| his existed"
A special car took the remains and a
! large party of friends and relatives to Sac
ramento. The funeral occurs to-day. The
train which carried the funeral party
started from the broad-gauge depot, Ala
media, at O'Clock,