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

The advance agent of a theatrical
company which was to make visit of
three nights in Washington had sum
monses in legal phraseology prepared
and sealed with wax, notifying the re-
ceiver that he must appear at the box
office and buy at least one ticket of ad
mittance for the play.
They were formally addressed and
sent by messenger to the prominent peo-
pie of Washington. a number of for
eigners i'll the diplomatie'corps received
them, and not understanding the pecul-
lar methods rcsortcd 10 by the Amer
leans FASTENED to the secretary Of state
to demand protection, protesting that
they knew nothing of the matter men
TONED i'll the summons, and that it was
a breach of national law to arrest an ar
credited foreign representative.
1t required the combined efforts of
Secretary Gresham and his several as
sistant secretaries to explain the thing
to the foreigners without hurting their
feelings or wounding their dignity. -
Washington Letter.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05
The Passing of Italics.

After an existence of much utility of
about 400 Years it is noticed that italic
is declining measurably i'll the favor of
printers, particularly on newspaper
work. 1t is occasionally seen, however,
i'll important editorials. This lack of IA
vor has, it would seem, become more
marked since typesetting machines have
come so largely into use on the daily
newspapers.
The increased output from the ma
chimes has strong tendency to do away
with the use of italic, every effort being
directed to the simplification of their
product Thus it has been considered
good enough to put the names of news
papers and other titles in roman on
newspapers the composition for which
plant has been uttered, and if there has
been any comment it has been too weak
to make itself heard. The public does
not care anything about the matter. All
that is WAntd is "A readable paper When
machines d. turning out thousands of
ems per hom in the usual rush to get a
paper to press, there is no time to he
frittered aWaySin going to an italic case
situated pc1haIS at the other end of the
composing foomA The face stands as
much chance of bAing used rs there is
of revertmg 10 the custom of correcting
i'll the form. -Boolunaker
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

The appointment of Hon. Sewell {.
Strout of Portland to fill the vacancy OH
the supreme bench of Maine, caused
by the death of Hon. ARENAS Libby.
was quite generally expected by mem-
beres of the Maine bar aud leading citi-
zens There is quite strong sentiment
in favor of having a Democrat among
the .supreme justices and Governor
Cleaves has evidently not allowed the
politics of Mr.. Strout to stand in the
way of his nomination. His eminent
qualifications for the high position is
conceded by all.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05
Loving.

We learn to love by loving II grow,
by practice. Like everything elso it
gathers strength through exercise. Thu
more we keep at it the easier and more
natural it becomes. We can form the
habit of looking at people with love,
thinking about them with lovc, speak.
ing of them in love and acting toward
them lovingly. Our deeds Will react
upon our thoughts, and our thoughts
and feelings will prompt TO action. So
we may become stepped in love. 1t Will
radiate from us as the light from the
lamps. We shall be charged with it as
the battery is with electricity, and pow
er will 90 out from us. So instead Of
crying idly, ooh, for more love!" let
US lay more stress upon the practice. If
we continually use what we have, it
will increase New York Ledger.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. The fol
lowing are the real estate transfers dur
ing the week;
Moose River-Mary j. Mcdaniel tc
James Kennedy. 81.
Auson-Reuben +. Oliver to Arthur
L. Hilton, ct al, sl400: Flora Church.
i'll to Morrill, w. Moore, 81; Flora
Churchill to Vernon Silman. $3.50
John Pinkham to Fannie ID. Pinkham,
ct al, $500.
Canaan-Ezra Northern to Eta Nor
rill, 5000.
ST. Albans-S. B. Prescott, ct al, to
II. A. Hurd, $1,000; Ruel w. Farnham
to ID. d. Stewart, $3.50.
Skowhegan-Horatio II. Dillingham;
to Henry j. Dillingham;, $500; Mary
Z. Emery, ct al, to James Lumsden, ct
al, 81.
Norridgewock- Ephraim Cowett 20
John Cowett, $50.
Concord-Colby and Preble to Elanor
B. Hall, 1926.
Hartland-Rose NJ. Horn to Harry
Williams, $ll00.
Palmyra-Ralph L. Hathorn to Cory
don M. Jewett, 1925.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

The Republican State committee met
at Augusta, Tuesday evening, and fixed
the time and place for holding the next
state convention, Tuesday, June 5, at
Lewiston. Hon. Charles A. Boutelle
VAS by unanimous action Of the commit
tee invited to preside at the convention.
lhe members of the committee brought
cheering reports Of the different counties
OF the state and the bright prospect for
the coming election of state and county
officers. Bnt they realize there is dam
ger in over confidence in such times as
the present and are determined not to
De caught mapping by the ever alert
enemy, and will not greatly relax efforts
Tor the good of the cause. In this they
are right. We can take nothing for
granted and must make our best fight
every time.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05
New Readings of Old Proverbs.

London Tit-Bits has twisted" ~
proverbs as follows: "All is not beer
that's bitter. The pledge i'll time saves
crime. It's the long cane that cures
slow learning She talks most who
talks fast. Who can't be cured should
be incurred There's many tip 'twixt
the meal and the lip. The nearer the
bed the colder the sheet When the fuel
goes into the fire, the fog flies out of
the chimney. Marry for taste-man,
rather than treasure. Once kitten, now
pie. 1t isn't the scowl that makes one
funk. Half sofas better than no bed. "
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

The army of the Commonwcai that
started Sunday, March 18th from an
Ohio town under command of one CoXey
as making daily progress toward Wash
ington. 1t numbered about 10, rank
and file, when it started and has received
recruits ON the way. Tuesday it reached
i'ittsburg, Penn. and numbered about
300. 1t is living off the country, largely,
the people along the route contributing
10 its support. Whatever will it accom-
plish when it gets to Washington is a
problem.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05
More Victories.

Mondays municipal elections in va
rious states including Ohio, Michigan,
MINNESOTA, Kansas and Missouri, We're
decidedly Republican in much larger
proportion than usual. Even Jefferson
City and Kansas City, Mo-, and Ieaven-
worth, Kansas. We're handsomely carried
by Republicans.
The election in Rhode Island ycster-
day was Republican victory, electing
a Legislature that will elect a Republican
L. ;. Senator.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05
Debt Statement.

The debt statement issued Tues. after
noon shows a net increase in the public
debt, less cash in the treasury, during
March of Sl3,75I,472. The interest
bearing debt is increased S9,06s, 800
Non-interest bearing debt decreased
S26,S46. Cash in treasury decreased
81, 7l2.339. Total debt March 81, ST.
GIG, 39S'09S. Certificates and treasury
notes offset by equal amount of cash in
the treasury outstanding at the end of
the month were SGl4, $40. an in
crease of SILL, 1873. Total cash in
treasury $50. 7s0,7l7. Gold reserve
was Sl00,000,0O Net cash balance
S33 $50, ops.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

A grindstone burst in the American
Edge Tool Company's upper shop Mon
day. A portion of the stone weighing
nearly ton was thrown with great VIC
lence through the side of the building
and fell fully 20 feet away. A man by
the name of Crosby Brown was working
on the stone at the time it burst, but
escaped unnjured.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05
The Wonderful Congo,

The Congo is the most wonderful wa
terway in the world. 1t is 25 miles
across i'll parts, so that vessels may pass
one another and yet be out of sight 1t
has twice the extent of the navigable
waters of the Mississippi and its tribu-
taries and three times its population. -
Philadelphia Press
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05
PittShcld.

sheriff Nile> came to Pittstleli ye-ter-
day and assisted by officer Nicker~on
and other aids. made a thorough search
for Intoxicating liquors at the I.aucey
House. Nothing was found nor were
there any indications that liquors Werp
being sold. MR.. Abhic Damon. 4 e
proprietor, claims that Intoxicating linz
uors are not sold GA the premises in any
form whatever.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

The discussion on the tariff bill Is well
underway in the Senate. Senator Voor-
hees made the first speech and a very
long one in its favor and Senator ALI
son opened the debate for the Republi-
can side. a large number of Republi-
can senators will speak on the bill. Our
own Senators Hale and Frye will deal
the Ubiquitous measure some heavy
blows. Senator Hale will show up the
sectional determinations of the measure
and Senator Frye will review it item by
item. Democratic Senators are no
match for Republicans in discussion of
this issue, but unfortunately, they have
the votes.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

In 1900 the girdle makers trade was
an important industry in every part of
Europe Girdles We're the fashion for
ladies of rank, whose position was
shown by the girdle. This article was of
leather adorned with gold or precious
stones and was often u inches wide,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

The Red sea is supposed by some to
have derived its name from the large
quantities of red coral and pink colored
fuel which it yields, hut the name is
with more probability derived from The
tncient Idumea, sea of Edom, - Edom
signifving red
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

The House of Representatives manag-
ed to secure a quorum long enough on
Tuesday to unseat Joy of the Eleventh
Missouri district and seat the contest
ant O. Neil.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05
A Republican State Convention
WILL BE HELDIN
City Hall, Lewiston, JUNE nSs 5. iAsae4.
O'CLOCK A. NJ,

for the purpose of nominating a candidate for
Governor to be supported at the september
election; and transacting any other business
that may properly come before it.
The basis of representation will be as fol-
lows: each City, Town and Plantation will be
entitled to one delegate, and for each seventy
five votes east for the Republican candidate
for Governor in 1892 an additional delegate,
and for fraction of forty votes in excess of
seventy five, an additional delegate.
Vacancies in the delegation of any City,
Town or Plantation can only be filled by resi-
dents OF the County in which the vacancy eN-
lists.
The state Committe will be in session in the
reception room of the Hall at nine O'Clock on
the morning of the Convention, for the pur-
pose of receiving the credentials of delegates.
Delegates in order to participate in the Con
yention must be elected subsequent to the
date of the call for this Convention
Confronted as we are, by the attempt of the
Democratic party in Congress to destroy the
industries, to PROSTATE the agricultural inter
ests Of the Country and to degrade labor by
preventing the laborer receiving his just re-
ward we invite the electors of Main, without
regard to past political differences, who desire
to protest against the destructive policy of the
Democratic party; who are in favor of main
tanning the Protective Tariff; who believe in
sound and honest currency; in free popular
education; IN securing political powerto every
citizen; in promotion Of the cause of temper
ance. in equal and Just taXat ion; i'll all meas
ures for the encouragement and defence OF
American interests at home and abroad and
in an economical and efficient administration
of the States affairs, to unite with the Re
pubicans in the selection of delegates to thi S
Convention
Per order, Republican State Committee
+. +. SoUTHARD, j. II. MANLEY,
Secretary. Chairman
AUGUSTA, Maine, April 3rd 1894.
members divided among the Counties as fol
lows:
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

At a meeting of the Republican
county committee here yesterday the
time OF holding the county convention
was canvdssed somwhat and other af-
fairs of the campaign discussed. We'd
nesday June, 9th, was suggested as a
day we'll adapted to the occasion but the
date was not definitely fixed.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05
Only Resting.

you've had 25 years experience as
farmer? Well, it's pretty hard work,
isn't it," Il thought it was till l
came to town once to run grocery
store. I'm back on the farm agin.
Farmin amt work. It's Resin. Chi
cago Tribune.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

Col. Robert G.. Ingersoll will deliver
his lecture on Abraham Lincoln at City
Hall, Waterville, Wednesday evening,
April llth.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

The salmon season is on at Bangor
and now we may expect to hear some
able bodied fish stories.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05

Some interesting observations of a
cosmical nature arr announced as having
been made by 91fFrye' the well known
acknowledgement, who after years
Of patient study has calculated the atmos-
pheric expansions and depressions which
coincide with spring and neap tides He
declares There have been cases III which
air was moved i'll waves 1873 yards high,
and in places where the bafometrical
pressure wa, seven tenths of an inch, or
& : miles near the upper surface Of the
earth's atmosphere, CONVERSATIONS and
citations of this magnitude being fire.
quent, the incandescent and fluid mat
ter under the earth's crust is found to
act i'll concert with the air and sea at
the full of tho moon. This conclusion is
based upon the data of observations
made simultaneously at different and
widely distant geographical points, the
fact being established that the earth
rises and fcllS like the ocean and the
atmosphere New York Sun.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05
Dressing For IA Picture.

In dressing to have ones photograph
taken it may be useful to know that
dark brown, dark green, garnet and
plain, dead finish black will take deep
drab Glossy silks of the same colors
will take much brighter Golden brown,
dark gray, scarlet, cherry, orange, Grim
son and slate will also be reproduced as
dark, rich drab. All the shades of blue
and pink will take very light and should
be avoided. New York News.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05
Thursday, April 10Th.

instant, as day OF fasting and prayer.
We recognize the deep significance OF the
lessons of this day, and may it be tittngly OBJ
served and respected throughout the entire
State.
Given at the Council Chamber, in Augusta
this fourth day of April, in the year OF
our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and ninety-fo and of the Indepen-
dence of the United States of America
the one hundred and eighteenth.
HENRY b. CLEAVES.
By the Governor.
NICHOLAS FEssENDEN,
Secreta ry of State.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-04-05
A PROCLAMATION.

1t is appropriate that we should continue to
observe the sacred and time honored custom
established by the New England fathers when
they laid the foundation of a great nation; a
custom that is still dearly cherished and
deeply enshrined in the hearts of a Christian
people.
Therefore by the advice of the Executive
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-12-18

LONDON, December 17.-MisS Thomp-
son will take her last look at her faith
er's BODY az four O'CLOCK this afternoon,
when the coffin will be sealed In the
presence OF Sir Charles Upper, Cana
dian High Commissioner and Senator
Sanford Miss Thompson, Mrs. San
ford and the Misses Sanford, will sail
for New York from Liverpool, Wednes-
day. The date'of the departure Of the
body Of the Canadian premier for Can
ada depends upon the amount Of coal
fog which the cruiser Blenheim, de-
tailed to take the remains across the
Atlantic, will require. The body will
be met az Portsmouth by the Roman
Catholic Bishop and by the local clergy,
aud will probably be conveyed on board
the warship by the admiralty yacht En-
chantress.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-12-18

CLEVELAND, ONO, December IT.
Speaking of the decision OF Judge
Woods In the Debs case, Chief Arthur,
Of the Brotherhood Of locomotive En-
Rlneers, said: 1t appears from the evil
dence and the decision Of Judge Woods
that Mr.. DebS has made a mistake. /
have never thoughtit manly 70 criticise
or crow over a man who has made q
mistake and has been punished there
for, but IL Is we'll TO remember that II
does not pay 70 ignore the federal court,
or any other court for that matter; that
an order emanatiGg from a federal court
must be respected and obeyed or the one
who disobeys IL is apt TO be punished"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-12-18
ELKINS ON SILVER.
HE IS NOT UT READY 70 DECLARE HIS
POSITION ON TBS WHITE METAL.
Senator Stewart Of Nsvads, Tackles the West
Virginia Statesman On Street Car, and Talks
Him 10 a Standsill-Hs is "FrisDdly to ST.
YER" but That DOssn'i Satisfy Stewart


Spseial % tRs RS1isSs--
WASHINGTON, D. c., December IL
Senator Stewart, OF Nevada, has dis
covered that Hon. Stephen b. Elkins is
not ready Just yet to declare his precise
position on the question oa the coinage
OF silver. Senator Stewart made the
discovery few evenings ago, When ne
encountered Mr.. Elkins on a street car
here in Washington.
"Mr Elkins," said the Nevada sena-
tor, "Pm glad to see you are coming 10
the Senate from West Virginia and |
hope you'll turn in and help US for a
free coinage bill"
Mr.. Elkins. who seemed some what
embarrassed by the loud voice In which
Stawart had addressed him, init
mated that there might be some doubt
about his coming to the Senate. He
spoke In a loud tone Of voice, as hint
to his companion that IL might be just
as we'll not TO take every one else 10
the car into their confidence. But
Stewart didn't take the hint, as it is
his invariable habit TO give every one
within reach OF the sound OF his voice
the benefit o! whatever he may choose
TO say.
"Oh. yes, you're coming to the Sen
ate fast enough. Elkins," he continued
ouizzically, land l want 10 know right
now where you stand on silver, aud
what we silver men may expect from
you"
This did not seem TO make the West
Virginian feel more comfortable, as be
showed by the expression OF his face.
But he endeavored to placate, II not ST.
lence the Nevada Senator, by putting
bis hand in a friendly way on his arm,
aud saying 10 q confidential tone Of
voice, ''you know. Senator, l have al
ways been friendly to silver"
EInstead of having the desired effect,
this remark seemed 70 stir up tie iras-
chile old Senator from Nevada, who
replied:
''Oh, come now, Elkins, that won't
do. Don't try 10 dodge. They all say
they are friendly to silver, even when
they are voting dead against II. I'm
tired of that sort Of talk. You're either
with Us or against US, ana I'd like to
know where you stand"
And Stewart launched out into a sill.
yer speech such as he has made thou
sand times on the floor Of the Senate.
At every sentence Mr.. Elkins grew
more uneasy, until finally be could
stand Stewards talk aud the stares and
smiles of the other passengers no long
er. He signalled the conductor 10 stop
the car, babe his lOQGacious and per-
sistent companion good night, and got
OF at o pOibt where he evidently had no
olher object in alighting than to save
himself from making a semi-public con-
fession OF his SILVER views.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-12-18
CnrrIrnn and DueeY.

New YsRK, December 17.-Arch-
bishop Corrig&n to-day made his regular
visit to ST. Leo's church, OF which Rev.
Father Ducev is the pastor. The strain
ed relations existing between archbishop
and priest over the latter's refusal &c
obey his superlor's command not TO at
tend the sessions Of the Lu1ow Commit
tee, makes the formal visit more inter
eStiug than it usually is. The
arch bishop was met by Father Dueey,
and their greetings were at least out
wardly friendly. Then Father Ducey
went to the church 10 say mass and the
archbishop awaited his return.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-12-18
Eot Altogether Lovely.

+ irR0nt I1der.
Things are not altogether lovely 10
the Republican camp. Their recent
victory brought trouble. While they
were in the minority they did not care
for boss just so be would try and lead
them TO victory. But now it is differ
ent, and when Mr.. Elkins and his crowd
attempt to parcel out all the offices
even the small places under the Leg
islature, there ara signs Of a storm
The old leaders Of the party Think thai
Elkins ought to be satisfied with a seat
in the Senate, which he will get practi'
cally without opposition, and not Inter
fere 10 the selections OF men for the
places. But the Boss does not think
so, and it is charged that he and his
crowd have men stated for every place
10 the gift Of the party. II this does
not raise racket before the winter is
over we miss our guess
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-12-18
Virginia Debt.

FciTD1cHt IHde1.
As we have before predicted, it seems
now certain that the next Legislature
will be called upon to take some steps
in regard to that old Virginia debt. The
bondholders have a deep laid scheme to
entrap this State into agreeing to some
thing by which it will be bound for a
part Of that debt. and no sooner will the
Legislature meet than Charleston will
be 6led with a powerful lobby. The
responsibility will not be with the De-
mocracy. but for the good Of the State
the Legislature should be very careful
In what it does. For that reason it
seems to US that the best thing that can
be done is to do nothing. Reject any
and all propositions looking to the open
ing Of that vexed question.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-12-18
Fonna Dead at Point Plsasans.

SpSciGi % tas Register.
POINT PLEASANT, w. VA, December
1.-THE body Of 40 unknown man was
found here late Sunday night. He and
another tramp had taken shelter in the
Kanawha Il Michigan sandh0use, and
was found by the yard Waterman and
elected from the building. The other
tramp said his name is Thompson from
Chicago, and says the dead man told
hun he was from Covington, KY, but
did not know his name. On the dead
mans left arm Is tattooed an eagle, with
the American and Irish flags on either
side, horseshoe in the centre, with the
word Luck" His remains were
placed In charge Of the undertaken.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-12-18
Grave Rohhsr Knlsd.

MOUNT HOPE, KY, December IA
grave robber was shot here Saturday
night. There had been robberes at the
cemetery, aud when Miss Morris was
buried her betrothed husband decided
to watch her grave. Near midnight
two men came and began digging in her
grave. a dozen shots were fired at the
robbers, anu Smiley" Jordan, colored
farm hand IN the neigh borhood, was
shot dead. Inc white man escaped.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-12-18
Three Aots Approved

WASHINGTON, D. c., December H.
The President has approved the act:
providing for the dedication OF the
Chickamaugs and Chattanooga national
park, aud TO enable the Secretary OF
the Treasury TO remit or mitigate fines
penalties or fOrieitures; also the joint
resolution TO pay the officers and en-
ployes Of the Senate and House Of Rep
resentatives their respective salaries
for the month of December on the goth
inst