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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05
pIaNlElEp. euT ILL HAMMERED.
Such, In the Opinion of Western Law
 yer, Is the Supreme Court.

Such, In the Opinion of a Western Law
 yer, Is the Supreme Court.
 "I am lawyer from a western city in Washington on business" said Alfred Fremont to a writer for the Washington Star. 4ss es n-
 Il have seen the sights on other visits and find myself with an idle afternoon. I recall that the supreme court is in session tho most august judicial tribunal in the republic, whose members arc the very em- bodiment of the majesty and dignity of the law. I conclude to go there with rcyercnt feeling, hoping for baptism of the spirit which will inspire me to better efforts in my profession. 1 enter the cham Der with untitled tread. There sit their judicial nmjesties, in awful array, in their great high backed padded chairs and most of them apparently asleep. But l reflect that such position with closed eyelds is conducive to abstract attention and reflec- tion. They are pondering deeply tho argu- ments of counsel, n man of age and digni- ty who has perhaps spent months in pre- pairing for this occasion, which to him is tho high water mark of his professional life
 Suddenly ono of the judges rouses himself and makes some remark to his loft. It is evidently irrelevant to the case, for both laugh and pass it down the line from right to left. It provokes comment and rctort back and forth and smiles and mods until the whole court is engaged with itself, while the poor lawyer on his feet, not daring to notice the inattention and discourtesy even by momentary break in his speech, plunges hopelessly on, realizing that his carefully prepared argu- ment is receiving no attention. When tho irrelevant subject is exhausted the judges settle back into impressive, high browed silence, which is broken again and again us they lean over and talk to each other right or left or call n page or examine docket, write note or retire to the ante room.
 But this is not the worst, for just as the clock strikes 4-at tho very first stroke, without even so much as I beg your par don or May interrupt yous'-the chief justice breaks in, Adjourn court, in tho very midst of the speakers sentence, and all the judges jump up and are of, as though they were so many laborers in a trench throwing down their picks at tho stroke of the hour The constitution in- sures them their offices during rood be- havior.' What pity good behavior had not been defined to include courtesy and polteness toward the bar, whose mem bers, appearing before them, are officers of the court, charged with the equal duty and dignity of maintaining the laws and securing justice! Why should thero bo two codes of ethics or etiquette for tho samo court-one requiring even from the most venerable practitioner the utmost defcrencc, while it permits absolute rude ness from tho courtf These men of the bench arc refined gentlemen, observing tho forms and usages of polite society, and how such rudencss can have become the practice of this great court is a problem to lawyer from tho west, where judges are models of judicial courtesy and dignity" ]"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05
HE WAS A GUIDE.
Hut There Was n Slight Misunderstand-
 ing on Both Sides.

Hut There Was n Slight Misunderstand-
 ing on Both Sides.
 Everybody who has ever been at the capitol knows all about tho capitol guides. There arc quite c number of them and they all know tho story of tho capitol from top to bottom. Very pleasant and agreeable do they mako themselves 10 vis- itors who wish to know something of the lawmaking edi1ce. Not long ago ono of the best guides had curious experience A lady dressed in what might have been half mourning, accompanied by a girl, small for her ago, entered tbe capitol and the gentlemanly guide saw them looking at somo pictures and heard tho girl ask her mother something about it, informa- ton the lady was unablc to furnish. The guide, in very polite manner, volunteer ed tho information, and tho lady, having taste for art and finding the guide well informed on such subjects, conversed for some time in a general way about pictures to be seen in Washington and elsewhere Finally he said
 "Thcro arc other pictures, and, in fact many>thnRs of interest about the capitol, which l will take great pleasure in show ing you" an agreeable offer which the lady accepted with some hesitation. Thero was not feature in the capitol that was not shown and explained. The lady, who was far away from husband, with a daugh- ter who would scarcely know what was up, but whose presence meant safety from gossip, was, as she thought, enjoying u filtration with statesman, while the guide, regarding the lady as some wealthy stranger, was expecting handsome re- ward. They had nearly finished the build ing, and were looking out over the E1- tanical gardens, the lady inquiring what 1t was.
 ''Thc Botanical gardens, answered the guido. "If you will return tomorrow, will be pleased to show you through them.'
 This was carrying the filtration too far, thought tho lady, and thanking the guide in the most winning manner for tho cour tesy he had extended an entire stranger the lady bade him good afternoon and de- parted It all came about in such man ner and so friendly had been their conver sation that tho guide could not bring him self to say that he was doing all this for hire; that 1t was his regular business, but stood there smiling, bereft of speech He watched the lady and girl disappear and remarked, "Dono out of half days fees by Georgel' It was some time after that tho lady, again coming to Washington, heard of the capitol guides and learned her mistake but sho never tried to look up that particular guide to pay for that half day devoted to capitol exploration Washington Star .t--
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05
A MAIL CARRIER FALLS.

PITTsBURG, Jan. AM. P. Slayer, a the pos,cffice this morning by Inspectors Hoolen and German while preparing the mail for distribution along his route. Sus- picion was aroused six months ago by the reported failure of letters to arrive at their destination. It is thought that Slayer has purloined several hundred letters while in the service of the depart ment. He was caught in the act of open- ing decoy envelopes containing markep money, and the mon ey was afterward found on his person. Stayer's method was to steal mail from the boxes of other carriers, and for months every carrier in the office was under suspicion. Slayer admits having taken small sums of money at Various t mes, in all, he says, about SIS.
 Tie Chinese could fight better if they used Dr. Price's Baking Powder.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05
AT DEAD OF NIGHT.

woke at dead of night Tho wind was high My white rosebush was tapping 'gainst the pane
 With ghostly finger tips. A sobbing rain Made doleful rhythm for my thoughts, and Strove vainly not to think, and wondered why My brain, ghoullilte. must dig where long had lain e...ss- |. F The pulsclcss dead that time and change had slain. lis t.H fear no living thing. But, oh, to lie And see the grewsome dark within my room Take eyes and turn on ne with yearning gaze To hear reproachful voices from the tomb Of duties unfulfled might we'll nigh craze A stronger brainl God save me from the gloom .s Of slecpless hours that stretch between two daysi
 -Lippincotts Magazine.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05
M. J. WHEELER 6 CO.,, PROHIBITIONS

M. J. WHEELEK 0 CUss IsIETORS.
 B Cranberry. Columbia, Tenn; E A Woolwine, M Fite, Nashville; J Neely, Cbattanooea; w c Albertson; Moselle, Miss; A F Barnard, Kansas City; w II Gehman, Memphis; M Hayes, Centreville; P Ingram, Chattanooga; c E Batcheder, /, Nashua, N H; Miss Jane Plinly, Detroit {; RL Pearson, Cincinnati; w Ii Dunlap, Holmes, Chattanooga; w A Thraikell, Kenton, o; F D Mansfield, Memphis; {; F M Lempter, Louisville; D Luster, Ala bama; J A Dougherty, Nashville; Bob Bar Der, Selma; c A Lilly, Gainesville, Ga; J B Woodside, Nashville; Priestly Toulmin, Baldwin, Montgomery; A E Herring, At- lanta
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05
TOBACCO BURNED.

RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 4.-The brick building used by Crump & Co. as tobacco stemery and in which was stored all of the manufactured stock of Hargrave & Co. ;, tobacco manufacturers. was burned this morning. HarQrave & Co. place their loss at S14, ,o00, fully covered by insurance. The loss on the building is estimated at y490O. Crump 6 Co.'s loss will hardly resch $10 900 and is fully covered by insur- ance. Their force has already been trans- ,ferred4o another factory.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05
Tho Condor.

The condor, tho largest bird of prey, can devour full grown calf inside of 80 hours, eating at intervals of three hours until it is gorged Its flight then is slow and difficult until it has gained height of 200 yards by gliding up and Town aerial planes The condor can then hover on tho wing and float for half an hour in cir clcs without moving feather
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05
She Wasn't Sure.

Mamma-What is Willie crying abouta Bridget-Shure, ma 'am, he wanted to go across the street to Tommy Browns. Mamma-Well, why don't you let him gos
 ''They were havin charades, he said, ma'am, md wasn't shure as he'd had 'em yet "-New York Journal.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05
Unciyir John Hunter.

John Hunter. the great anatomist, came home one evening and found house full of company dancing. He halted in the middle of the floor and looked savage ly around. al knew nothing ofthis kick up and ought to have been informed. As I have returned hQDse for the purpose of study, hope present company will at once retiror They did so.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS An Old and Well-Tried Remedy,
Stockholders Meeting.

THE annual meeting of the stockholders of l the Ensley Land Company will be held at their office in Ensley, Ala, on the
 SECOND MONDAY, JANUARY II, 1s95, for the purpose of electing seven directors and for the transaction of such other business may properly come before the meeting. The stock transfer books will be closed Janu- ary 1895, and remain closed until January 15. 1895. J. R. VAIL, Secretary.
 Ersley. Ala. Dec. IS, 1891.
 lel6 sat WedSt
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05
A Grateful Memory.

You must miss your husband very much Mrs. dc Lynn"
 Miss him! should say did. He was the only man could over trust dar- ling Fido with" And sbe wiped away a uensivc tcar.-Dctroit Free RlSs.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05

ATLANTA, Gas, Jan. 1.-The Daily Nress, the organ of the populist party in Georgia. suspended this 1fternoon. Ex- CsngreQ- man Watson. the proprfetor, states tn6t~ the weekly press, will be cputinued and that the daily wilibe resumed h the next state
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05
The St. Bernard Pass.

The examinations made at the Great St. Bernard show that the pass was not only used by foot passengers but by horsemen in Roman times. It seems that 1t was a safer route in the time of Vitellius than until the last few years. Excavations dem- onstrate that there were two buildings, much farther apart than is the present road. There was temple there, and some 50 votive tablets have been found. It must always have been place of refuge, though often subjected to attack. Signs of violence are demonstrated by the fact that votive tablets have been discovered broken and thrown into the swamp below. It was in the eleventh century that St. Bernard of Mention founded the modern hospice. ce.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05
-
 A Model Bill.

The Westminster Gazette of London gives this literal copy of cobblcr's bill sent to Devonshirs sQuire Y
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05

An old judge of 40 years experience is credited with the saying, II don't know which do the most harm, enemies with the worst intentions or friends with the best
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05

16rk city has 522 churches of all de- lious. These afford seating ca Rr 400 50O0. ,,s, sar.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05

nne eaturalists say that the whale h|apd animal that took to the
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-05
FLORENCE, HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Tie Chinese could fight better if the used Dr. Price's Baking Powder.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-07-11
Meetings of State Assessors.

State Assessors Otis Hayford, George
Potter and VIM. {. Marshall with James
Plummer, clerk of the board. were in
session at the Court House. Tuesday
last, and gave hearing to assessors of
such Somerset towns as desired to be
heard in regard to the valuation of the
estates in their several municipalities.
The object of these meetings IS To get
at bottom facts in regard to the property
in towns and in regard to methods
adopted by assessors to fix values of
this property in assessing their annual
tax for town purposes. To this end the
State assessors have IL series of leading
printed questions which they submit to
the town officials who appear before
them. their answers are written after
these questions and the document is
then signed by these assessors. The
State assessors thus get the views of
town assessors on these points over their
own signatures.
The board also held meeting at
Bingham yesterday and purpose early
in January next to give Il hearing to
Somerset owners of wild lands.
There were present at the hearing
Tuesday assessors from Somerset towns
as follows;
Madison. +. NJ. Fletcher; Athens. J.
+. Holman; Pittstield Frank Weeks
Starks, II. w. MaXtield; Harmony, w.
G. Bailey; Hartland, c. f. Pratt;
Detroit. j, X. Bean; Scion, Abel W.
RoWell, NJ. p. Pollard Geo. F. Aver;
Arson, Ben. >. Collins. Orlando Walker;
Brighton. G. : Bean; Mercer, & II.
Gridler Palmyra, F. l.. Brown; Smith
field, \. b. Cole; cornville, F. ". stone;
st. Albaus, NJ. a.. Merrill; Norridge-
wock, ;. II. Whiting; Ripley, +. l..
Briggs.
The assessors who appeared before the
board at Bingham, Wednesday. were;
5. knowltou, Jr., New Portland; John
e. Patteu and \. j. Libby. Embden; G.
NJ Hill, Moscow; W. ". Hambet, Con-
cord +. ). Baker. Bingham
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-07-11
Aaron Parker.


blessed are the dead which die in the
Lord from henceforth yea-saith the
Spirit-that they may cease from their
labors; and their works do follow them.
Rev. ii :l3. How fitting are these words
when we think of our venerable brother,
who has Just entered into his rest. Mr..
Aaron Parker was born in Bloom field in
the year 1905, Nov. 18th, God blessed
him with good old age. He Was son
of Samson and Rachel Parker whose
family numbered eleven children, six
daughters and five sons. Mr.. Aaron
Parker survived them all, and WAS the
last of that generation
His boy.hood days were spent on a
farm in Bloomfield. At the age of
twenty-one he went to Mirimichi, y. h.
where he was engaged in the lumber
business with his brothers, James and
John Parker. He remained there eleven
years. At the age of IS he Was happily
united in marriage to Miss Sarah Ings
of Charlottetown Z. L. Island In the
year 1896 he returned To Bloomfield.
where he purchased farm though still
carrying on a numbering business with
\. and p. Coburn.
There were born to them four daugh-
ters Mrs. ID. c. Head of Fairfield, Mrs.
II. X. White of SkoNhegan. Mis-. j. &.
Thurston, who died in san Francisco,
California, 1852, and Mis- G.. L. Turner
of SkoWhegan. He had five grand child
rem. About twenty years ago he retired
from active business. and since that time
lived quiet life at his home in SkoN he
gan village.
In the year 1898, May oh. he WAS lp
tised, and received into fellowship of
the first Baptist Church of NkoNhegau.
by Rev. Mr.. DrinkWater. During all
these years he has been Il faithful and
Paul have fought the good fighr.
have finished my course. have kept the
faith. HencefOrth there is laid up for me
erowl Of righteousness. which the
Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give IN"
at that day, and not To me only
but unto all them also, that love hs APP
pearing." Tim. / = 5. Some of The
most marked charac eristics of this noble
life, were his love To God, his love to
his family, and his charity to his fellow
men. Never was there man Who mani
tested a stronger and a more ehildilke
faith in Jesus Christ. His love for his
family was ever manifest 10y his tender
care for them. Nothing was too good
for his companion and his children
Said one of his daughters, = blessed be
his memory His charity to his fellow
men became evident to all who knew him.
As a christian he was ever thoughtful of
the young. Seldom would he pray with
out remembering the young men. as he
was wont to say, 1.-THE lambs of the fl elk.
Need one say that such life will be
missed; missed by the church, where he
has SO long stood as a pillar. missed by
the community, where he has all these
years eXemplfied the life of his Lord
and Savior, and missed, most of all. by
his aged companion, who has toiled all
these years by his side.
Truly, our loss is great, but his gain is
eternal. His words might well be ''for
me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Phil. ! 81 The funeral took place sat
urday, the 9Th, at his home, The ser
vices were conducted by l.. II. Copeland.
pastor of: the First Baptist Church. c.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-07-11

The most disgraceful event of the year
in New England at least, was the attack
made in East Boston, July 18th, upon
that portion Of the \. p. A. procession
which represented the Little Red
School House." The foreign hoodlum
element of the Catholic church was di-
rectly responsible for this mob violence
but the course of certain Boston alder
men in violently assailing the order aid
predicting trouble in advance had much
to do in creating excitement and inflam-
ing the preudices of this naturally ignO-
rant and turbulent element. The AM
erican schoolh0use under the folds of
the American flag cannot be assaulted by
any body of men in this country with
impunity, and an attack upon these in ii
peaceable procession on the Nations
birthday was an act inspired by spirit
that has no place on American soil and
is tolerated by no people who have
any conception of honor or decency,
All the reputable papers of Boston, in
GLIDING the Pilot, the principal Catholic
paper of the city, denouLce the act in
strong terms.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-07-11
State and General.

The 2tth Maine regiment will hold
their annual reunion at Gardiner on
Wednesday. August 18th.
The annual reunion of the 32d Maine
regiment will be held at Long Island. ON
Wednesday, August DIST.
The summer school at Bowdoin Col
lege opened Tuesday. \ good number
Of pupil, were present from different
parts Of the State. The corps Of teach.
ers i, large. Professor +. {. robinson
and l.. \. Lee are in charge
The state board of medical registra-
ton has perfected its organization by
choice of Or, Laughton of Bangor as
chairman and DR.. Meserve of Portland
as secretary.
Coy. Morton of New York and party
of friends went to Bar liarbor. Tuesday.
Hon. Edward Wiggin, Master of the
State grange, has been appointed clork
to the educational board at the state
House, Augusta, in place of {. {. Hunt,
resigned.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-07-11

We have heard rfsnch in recent years
about Irish Home Rule but the measure
appears to be well nigh hopeless for the
present at least. With the prospect of
overwhelming victories for the UnioLists
in the approaching elections and with a
Prime Minister determined to oppose all
schemes of Home Rule for both Ireland
aud Scotland, it is not strange that the
friends of these issues feel that their
cause has received very material set
back
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-07-11
The GLORIOUS


II the readers Of the REPoRIfR will
look at the map of Maine they will
observe two outlets of Moosehead Lake,
the eastern is really the kcnnebec River.
Pond. just CA that point Of land where
the two streams meet and the old tole
road comes to an end. is situated the
camps. Everybody knows Mike Mari
the most genial of guides. As proprie-
tor of tie camps, Mike is typical host
for by his Industry, his temprate habits
aud his iucxhaustahle good nature he
has endeared himself to all his guests
The weather of the Fourth vas perfect.
the morning our first care was to raise
our flag, which had arrived the evening
before. We selected suitable staff and
when the little emblem hoated 70 the
breeze it thrilled every heart with rev.
erenee and rapture.
The day was apportioned of 80 that
we could have our fireworks III dusk and
Il supper-dinner WAS arranged for
at / o'clock. One OF our party. Mr..
Julian RiX the artist. proposed that we
explore the cove 10 the northeast and
soon lhrer boats. one with Commodore
IIoYt of New DIRK. and another with
your correspondent started of osfensbly
to eXplore but really to ti>k. After cross
ING IA boom and rowing Il short distance
we came close upon scene that has in-
terested us very much, black duck
win a brood of b buckets. How the
old black duck pos sessed herself of the
unusual brood is mystery. We have
noticed other black ducks with hroods Of
; OF ; aud Others with : or 10. Possibly
tie appareulR prolific duck had in
weighed away some from the other
! hrnod-. when the old black duck said
shao he family went off with a rush and
noise aud "a wake like big side wheel
ferry boat. This is a great place for
ducN especially up the western outlet,
in fact all sorts of wild birds are plenti-
tut. eagles. hawks. looms. herons and
galls.
our o'clock dinner was a great sue
cess and lust such "A dinner as hungry
men relish in the woods. fine pea soup.
baked trout. a beef eurrir and dessert.
our chief, Nctal did himself proud with
that eof,ir. the appearauce and odor was
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-07-11

The Christian Endeavor Convention at
Boston this week is remarkable gather
ing of people, not only from every part
of our own country but from almost
every nation and cline. Boston has
made grand preparations for the enter
tainment of the great assembly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-07-11

believe in our colleges and all our in
stitutions of learning. Let us be true to
them and let Maine people educate their
children on Maine soil and the young
men and women of Maine. graduates of
Maine colleges, can hold their own with
the graduates of any other institutions,
truthfully and pertinently said Governor
Cleaves at Colby commencement dinner.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-07-11

The kennebec journal says: George
Tuttle of Pennington Falls, reports that
he was robbed near New Sharon of
$500 by stranger to whom he gave a
ride. He was on his way home from
Somerset County, where he had been
selling wagons. The case is in the hands
of Alonzo Sylvester, detective. Strange
If true
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-07-11

A committee consisting of Hon. Perez
val Boney of Portland, Rev. c. Y. Han
son of Skowhegan and l.. c. Cornish
Esq. of Augusta was appointed by the
trustees of Colby University at the last
meeting of that board at Wateryille, to
have direction of the affairs of Coborn
Classical Institute at VAUDEVILLE.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-07-11
To Reporter Patrons.

In order to give readers of the Re
PORTER the advantage of the local news
twice each week we offer to them THE
SOMERSET ARGUS at HALF RATES or the
REPORTER and ARGrs for $500 per year
in advance.
Please send in your name with 80
cents and receive the SOMERSET ARGUS
one full year for that small sum.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-07-11
Good Will Finances.

The following is the items entering
into the receipts and expenditures at
Good Will Farm for the current year
ending June 30, 1895, AS they appear in
Supervisor Hinckley's report
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-07-11

The State liquor agency has been re-
moved to Portland, by Liquor Commits
sioner Gilmore.