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The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20
Sunday School Convention at Ia


This convention was held as announe-
ed in the Reporter on Friday last. June
Il, in the Union church, and WIS very
largely attended aud Of great interest
The meetings opened Wifh "A devotional
service al ~ o'clock, which was led by
Rev c. Y. Hanson. Who presided dur
ing the forenoon and afternoon sessions.
An interesting address on Tolerance
was given by 7. y, Barrett, Esq. and sey
L. II. Copeland followed with somc
fruitful lessons drawn from the act Of
Mary who broke her alabastcl vase nj .
on her Lord.
At noon the out OF town guests re-
paired to the town bal. where an ex-
eellent dinner was served 10y the hospi-
table ladies OF Canaan. This social sea-
son was greatly enjoyed.
In the afternoon Rev {. V. Hanson
read paper on "The Preparation Of the
Lesson and followed with "A talk to
the children on the work Of the chapel
ears, or "rhe Sunday school on
Wheels Wallace Ireland held the
people with ringing talk on the work
of the Sunday School. {. &. Richard
son of Fast skowbooan and ,,fn.i,..1
3 lit. ,,1aaa;aa, -. a,'51
Vi 'iiss 'ne 'i"SSio"' inssi'"'e' 'i'"iieS-
ton, gave report OF the iiourlshing
Sunday school with which he is identi.
fled in that academy town.
D. ~.
NV ~. Doi'i E"Ne me c'os'hs aa
dress OF the afternoon, and theprineipa
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20
Miss Florence Holman.

This dear little daughter, sister and
friend sweetly and painlessly closed her
eyes to mortal scenes, Monday June Bird.
Death had no terrors, and with calm
ness she talked of the approaching
change. Three sisters aud one brother
with her parents and many other friends
mourn her early death. Rev. Mr.. Ler-
mond spoke very comforting words aud
Mrs. j. l.. Pepper rendered beautiful
tributes of song on the occasion of the
funeral, Tuesday, June 1. The remains
were laid in beautiful white casket
with profusion of lovely flowers. Hen
aye MAS fourteen years and five months
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20
Colby Senior Appointments.

The following Senior appointments
have been announced by the Colby fac
nlty; JOSH; h G. Bassett, Winslow, Fred
Bryant, Pittsfield, John Hedman, New
Sweden, Albert r. Lane. Damariseotta,
Henry w. Nichols, Calais, Frederick Z.
Norris, Foxcroft, John F. Philbrook,
China, William l.. Waters, Denver, Col,
Samuel K. Robinson, sanford. OF this
number the following will speak on
Commencement day: MessrS Bassett,
Bryant, Lane, Norris, Robinson and
Waters. The appointm .nts for the
ladies are. Linda Graves, Skowheean,
Clio NJ, Chilcott Ellsworth Carrie NJ.
True, Wateryillc, Alice NJ. Bray, SkoW-
hogan, Clara b. Tozier. Fairfield OF
these the speakers will be Misses
Graves, Bray and Tozier
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20
Facts of General Interest.

The telephone was invented in lSGl.
The Chinese invented paper 10 years
Il. {
Watches were first constructed in lag.
The first theatre in the United States
MIS- at Williamsburg Virginia. 1852.
Tie first telegraph in operation was
between Washington andBatimore, May
p. 1911.
Glass mirrors were first made by the
Nenetians in the 18th century. Polished
metal was used before that time. The
first electrical signal ever transmitted
between Europe and America passed over
The Field submarine cable on August ),
ISIS.
The photograph was invented by +.
T. Edison in Isl.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20
Somerset Pick Ups.

Mayfeld is patriotic and will celebrate
July 4th by a big picnic.
DR., O. Fitzgerald surprised Col, Nor
rill of Pittsteld, the other morning by
presenting him with fine hlley for
which he had refused $500.
Hartland is to be the centre of attrac-
ton on July 4th. Different towns will
compete for the prizes offered for the
best display of fantasies. there will be
fireworks and ball in the evening and
races at the Ilartaud trotting park.
The State superintendent of schools
said, ON his recent visit to Arson Acad-
envy graduation exercises, that the
courses OF study and the grading system
of all the schools in the village are first
class and up To the highest standard
4 compliment any town may Well feel
proud Of.
The Pittsdeld Advertiser says the
people OF Harmony have been making
considerable railroad talk this week
President Lancaster OF the SebaStieook
& Moosehesl railroad informs the Adj
yertiSer that if the town of Harmony
will raise certain sum the railroad vii
be extended through Harmony instead
of via. ST. Adams, as the former route
can be constructed much cheaper. 1t
appears to remain for the people OF st
Adams and Harmony to say which way
the road shall be built
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

The commercial treaty just signed
between Russia and Japan contains a
paragraph which provides that hence
forth the duty upon petroleum i'm
ported into Japan shall be levied upon
volume and not weight. American oil
is lighter than Russian oil, though the
latter is cheaper and this arrangement
will be detrimental to the United States
Nobody, however, has reason to grieve
because the Standard monoply is in a
way to lose a profitable market, and
were it not that American transporta-
ton interests are involved nobody
would care much.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

The question OF DR. b. l.. Whitman,
president of Colby University, accept
ing the presidency of Columbian Uni.
yersity of Washington d. c., is again
revived There seems to be little
doubt of Mr.. Whitman's being nnani-
mously elected to the position and the
indications are that if certain eondit-
ions are met that will give the institu-
ton the financial support to insure its
extension and growth his acceptance
seems probable,
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

Isaac Powers of Fairfield, committed
suicide 10y hanging in his barn Friday
night. He had been in failing health
for several months and shown despond-
ent suicidal symptoms for several weeks.
lie was born and lived in Norridgewock
for the larger portion of his life, but
about ten years ago moved to Skowhe-
gan, from whence he removed to the A.
y. Greenwood farm in Fairfield, about
six months ago. He was about So years
Of age, had been one of the selectmen of
Norridgewock, ahd was member of Co
A. 10Th Maine Regiment, in the War of
the Rebellion. A widow, two sons and
Il daughter survive him.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20
For the Keporter.
Meeting of the Somerset 20
mona AT Fairfield


Beautiful summer ia, and a I,rpa Gather.
ing. Prominent n,4,,ber. frof5 t.-,,..-
bee county in attendant.
- '''o' mug i9H ne 'N''#=is y 100
E'm7ha &'fh victor 6f"ge. farf..o-
da~6ed fright and 3rautfu#. A. VII.
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r'aas aha - He beaa'.iu. farm. 'h~'
abound 50 pleHtfaI4y ~ ~koa iegH aad
Fairfield +. dnIi0bffg1= ..,.+s. #o.,. ,t
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worried III harmony - cdti NJ bik
force Of Grange workers 4a8 tber re-
.pon5ed cbDDrfuI1v "a ,he ..H 3t,..
,....... 49,. s.z4..5
= - '''' NM .''. ai'.. H.. .'l
OIolilei7 anu >i'ifI. 81 me fpthaha WIN
open arms aud generous entertainment.
Patrons were present from A5r,n-
NkoWhcgatt Nv Portland 9r.r-.
kcnnebec Valley. East Madison. Ath4u.
pitt.feld PALMYRA %orridg.a ,.,.l......,.,4
SCION G,rap0c. and visiting faef,her-
came from kennebec COUNT. 5ne#gdfr,
such protniurut natron. -. Dr q NJ
TwItcbelI past 6verseer and Iar,ura,
Of Maine state Grange. OH, Heador of
the Executive Committee and T.. T..
Weeks Asst. steward Of he state
Grange.
Worthy Master T.. II. ToHey ep.,e5
the Pomona at tie appointed fnae d.
sisted By HE Lecturer. steward. A-.t.
steward. Secretary. cate Keeper po-
moua. Flora and Lady A..f. steward
who we're preseff Vacant erf.er-
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

The graduating exercises of Maine
Central Institute, Pittsfield, have been
the most successful and of the highest
order of any in the history OF the school.
At no commencement have SO many of
the graduates returned and stayed
through the week. At the graduating
exercises, Thursday, were Hon. w W.
Stetson, also Hon. Llewellyn Powers of
lIoulton, and Hon John Scott of Bath,
trustees. The graduating class. which
numbers - members, participated in an
excellent programme in Union Hall,
which was packed to it's utmost capaci-
ty.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20
A Personal Possession

\ room full of small boys in a big
Westside school were told TO write a
composition upon some tree that they
had seen. Each, said the teacher, must
he able to describe the tree from his own
personal knowledge. and he must. there
fore know it we'll and intimately. The
school is in crowded part of the city.
Trees or green of any kind are rare.
fhehe is. however, a hospital near the
school, and in its front yard stauds a
flourishing maple. The roomful of small
boys numbered just sixty. Sixty com
positions were, therefore, handed in, and
of these fifty-eight began; My tree is
in the hospital yard. Nor York Err
ming SIM.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

The party in power in England is
threatened with overthrow. Rosebery
was promoted to the premiership because
of his supposed tact and wisdom in deal
ing with foreign affairs. But on the Ar
menain question he has taken Il position
from which he can not advance without
involving England in serious diplomatic
complications, and from which he can
not retreat without overthrowiug his
ministry.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

Morris Eothschild Of Bath, who has
become a naturalized citizen of the
United States went To Germany last
month ON a visit to his parents. He
had been in his fathers house bat a
week when he was summoned before
the authorities and declared to be
eligible to service in the German Army
His naturalization papers and passport
were taken from him and he was SEN
fenced to Imprisonment tor six months
and service in the army three years.
Through the intervention of friends the
Imprisonment was changed to fine
which he paid and is now in Switzer-
land where he awaits the decision of
the war department of Berlin who have
his papers for examination. Mr. Boths-
child is probably thinking that Maine is
good enough for him and wishes he had
staid there.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

NOW lead, as well as beef, sugar and
oil are going up in price. All the trusts
which are protected hy the Democratic
tariff law seem 10 he rcaping thcir har-
vest. = Lcdder, Clereidnd, Ohio.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20
Hotel Hes elton, SkoWhegan, Maine.
FRIDAY and SATURDAY. June q and 20.

GU
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make atpect all of the
Dyspep al disease O
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The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

Soda served with crushed fruits; new,
delicious and popular. sampson, the
Corner Druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

Somerset Lodge +. \. \. NJ. will hold
a service in coIumcmoration Of 81. John !
day at the Methodist church, in SkoVhe-
gan, on sunday June I'D, day before
st. Johns day sermon by Rev b. L..
Whitman President Of Colby Uuiver-
sity Meeting of the Lodge at ;
O'Clock =. N. where procession will be
formed and march to the church. Ser
vices at church at 3 o'clock =. NJ.
All Masons in Somerset county are
cordially invited to be present and par
ticipate on that occasion. The public
are invited 10 the church.
w. II. FULLER, Committee
F. W. ALLEN. of
y. L. IRVING. J Arrangements.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

Husband. DO you think need a typewrit.
ar to assist me in my business Wife. Yes,
but you must let me pick her out"
"Money talks said the oracular boarder
at talks pretty conclusively," admitted the
Cheerful Idiot, but at times ii gets ratified
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

lee cream soda every lay 1t sampson,
Corner Drug store.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

Mat>ukita Perfume j. one of fhe latest
and most lasting. 10 be- found aE t
SIMPSONS Corner Drug store.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

William K. Castle is announced as the
Hawaiian minister to Washington in
place of l.. A. Thurstop. Mr.. Castle
was one of the commissioners SEPT to
Washington to arrange for annexation
as soon as the monarchy was overthrow.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

Two Somerset young men had parts
in the Junior prize exhibition at the
State College, Orono, Saturday; Charles
Partridge Weston of Madison and Perley
Walker of Embden. The theme of the
former was "Hypnotism" and of the
latter "Shall the young man 60 West"
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20
Look over OurFurniture
Not Beyond 1t But Directly At 1t.

When you have examined stock you will have doz
for concentrating yourself finding such az
grcgaton opportunities This the good da-
ners and general sprueng up Don't eonfne yourself 10
the tailor and dressmaker, bur give Your house dress
as well. Oar stock fine enough to make castle OF 9E
every house in Somerset County and low enough n
price to be within the reach OF ali our citizens.
Don't miss halt the pleasure Of TIE holidays a ae ao ~
an table
onSiS OF ands db n Sold oakto
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-12

mistake committed than the annexation
of the Reichsland, which had made Russia
the chief arbiter of the destin.es or Ed
rope.
The Socialists had never claimed to be
angels, and they could not be expected 10
forget the manner in which they had been
treated during the reign of the first VIII
lam. Even the Conservatives would have
despised us had we suffered the Insult OF
being described as a rabble unworthy or
the name of Germans. But what has been
the reply 10 our quiet protests? why,
prosecutions and imprisonments without
end for lese majestic"
The speaker then continued TO denounce
the constant appeals to the army against
the socialists as tho best possible encour-
agement to Germany's enemies abroad, ana
added when you come to spend your
last man and last penny in defense of
unity, you viii find us standing shoulder
to shoulder with you, not for love of you,
but for love OF ourselves. The real revo-
lutionists are those who are always argu-
ing the adoption of violent measures
against the socialists"
Pointing toward Baron STUNNED, Herr
Babel exclaimed: 'It is such men that
banker after barricades. and not We"
Finally, referring to the taxation OF the
working classes, the speaker declared the
government policy was the most powerful
weapon of the socialist agitation and one
which no amount of persecution would
blunt.
Gen. Bronsart Schellendorf, the German
minister of war, who had been listening
to the speech with great impotence, re
piled almost angrily that the socialists
might be sure that the army would do its
duty. 1t had not forgotten the insults
they poured on its heroic and venerable
leader in 1870. Should the police fail and
the army be required to deal with social
ism, there would be no child's play.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-12
GHOULS AT COLLEGE.
Medical Students at Topeka,
Kan, Rob Women's Graves.
Two Citizens Find Their Dead Wives
in the Di-secffng Room, and
Third His Mother.

Toneka. Kan. Dec. iL-Three cases o.
grave robblng At the Rochester cemetery
have been traced 10 students % the KAN
cas- medical college in the past three Gays
Popular Indignation reached crisis "a
North Topeka tonight, and i - ieaTeH
that an EFFORT viii be made before mora
ing 10 either burn or otherwise damage
re college. Tho first robbery Has that
az me body % Mrs. 7. o. Van Fleet. The
husband OF the dead woman became IN
sceountably possessed OF the BELIEF tnat
the grave had been desecrated. and had
en- examination made. which disciosed the
work OF the ghouls The body was fouHd
I'm the aisssct,ng room OF the college.
Further Investigation revealed the mutt
lated remains OF Mrs. Dake. sfe OF
ssell-kn0wB citizen. and Al 5 O'Clock To-
right Mr. 7. n. LEiis identified third
body AT the college as that Of MS fnetner'
who died recently Of consumption.
The police learned this afternoon that
there was move on foot 20 assemble a
mob 10 sack the medical college. located
at the corner Of Twelfth and Tyler streets.
This evening the faculty % the college
called on the police for protection. The
students were al sent home, and the col
lege building is in the possession OF
large squad OF policemen. A detail OF
rnii!tiamen from Battery y OF this city is
stationed AZ their arsenal TO prevent
CAPTURE OF the arms stored there Upon
request Of the sheriff the governor has
ordered the infantry company at Law
renee 10 Ice ready 10 respond 10 a cal al
any moment. The men are now assem-
bIed al the station at Lawrence. Nahe
II Is believed the precautions that nave
been taken viii prevent any demousira-
ton tonight. there Il great excitement
over the grave robber.es. All the q. o.
L. w lodges met tonight 10 denounee the
outrage and demand a full investigation
10 discover ihe ghouls.
Great indignation prevails throughout
the city that the authorities OF the college
should permit the r0bbiDg Of graves. when
they can secure all the bodies they need
from the cities By paying expressage. The
United Workmen resolved not 10 employ
any OF the physicians connected with the
college, and denounced Gov. Morrill, for
calling out the militia. The mob. on the
advice OF the officials. has dispersed.
Rochester cemetery. from which the
bodies were stolen. h used by the poorer
classes OF this city. and II IL In secluded
nook. where grave robbers can operate un-
molested. Many persons whose relatives
have been buried there recently went out
today TO open the graves and satisfy them
selves that the bodies had not been dis
turbed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-12
THE SHIPYARD STRIKERS WIN.
Builders Yielded when They saw Con-
fr.ncIs Going 10 GermanN

Glasgow. Dec. 1.-THE great shipbuiid-
ing strike has been settled. The masters
agreed to grant the Clyde men a shilling
a week advance Immediately and another
shilling in February The strike has also
been settled In Belfast. where the men
will get a shilling advance I'm February.
The settlement was undoubtedly brought
about by the fact that both the Clyde and
ether shipbuild,ng firms were IN danger OF
losing important contracts TO build for
eign warships. orders for which have a.
ready been transferred TO German con-
Germs.
The strike was begun at Belfast on Octo-
Der II. when 5000 engineers and their as
sistanjs refused 20 work any longer with
out restoration OF the wage rate pre-
vious to 1872 The employers urged that
though the yards were fun OF work they
had accepted the contracts at such unre-
muuerative rates that they could not al
ford 10 increase wages until the contracts
We're completed The important feature of
the strike was the fact that two yards On
the Clyde. the Thomas and the Farthilds.
which closed in sympathy with the Belfast
company. had government work which
they were asked 20 push forward 20 the
utmost The Clyde companies Subsequent
ly locked out their employees When tAe
ytrike was io fUll sway Il was estimated
that more than I10 o13 persons were az
fec,ed. the coal and iron industries being
considerably haEpergd by the ship build
ing strike
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ssoh." resumed Harry. dropping back 20
hts former torres. as GoocSeil hereF
When told Goodsel was absent. he con-
sfnuef: well Dr.. Burton, think ! nave
something to say 70 you" The coetoT
stopped him with 4 suggestion tnat &c
would better not say anything. Hay @ard
stood a moment IN thought. as u telling
over the names OF those he wished 10 re-
member IN his last words, apparently sat-
i~fed that all had been done that he hdc
t~teniea. Re half turned MS head and
flung X back over his shoulders guess
THAT Is all Now, Phil Negarden. go
ahead" The strap was quickly adjusted
As the moose settled down over his head
he said: Lets see; how does the knot
90? Under the right carr No; lis the
left, isn't it, Please pull II tight. Tnai
good. keep your courage up. gentlemen
The prisoners face purpied slightly as the
moose frightened, and the visor % the BLACK
cap was turned down. Il was Hayward
last glimpse OF the earth.
Megar5en stepped back. raised his nand
IN the fatal signal. and like shot the Doay
dropped through the open trap. There was
not a tremor or struggle. The spectators
waited breathiessiy. while the doctor rs
tened 10 the fiuttsring OF the heart Thir-
teen minutes passed. DR.. Burton steppei
back. and the spectators filed out. Inc
deputy loosened the straps that bound the
hands. They feil inert at the side or the
body. Harry Hayward was dead
Before the execution Harry, al the re-
quest OF his brother. DR. Thaddeus Hay
ward. consented that an autopsy ne per-
formed and the brain examined. THIS was
done al the morgue this morning BY a COM
mittea OF physicians headed BY DR.. w A
Jones, a brain specialist. and Dr. III. ~
TonI!nson. formerly superintendent OF the
insane asylum at St Paul. Careful meas
urements showed that the brain was about
normal ia size and shape The line through
the ears was long. the forehead narrow.
and the reiterating temporal bones very
thick. The brain itself seemed small. II
was taken to be treated and examined
more carefully. Beyond much question
Harry Hayward was a degenerate" &C
cording TO one of the specialists who con-
Quoted the autopsy. OF the four stigmata
named by Caesar Lombroso as invariably
characterlzng degenerates. three have been
found: Marked symmetry OF skull.
brain and face: protuberant front teeth.
and narrow and sharply arched palate. The
fourth one lies In the facial and nasal an
giles, and win probably be found to exist
when proper calculations have been made
from the skull measurements. The brain
has been found to weigh Gfty-tive ounces.
about the normal. and the defects in it, If
any. are too subtle for either the knife or
microscope to detect.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-12-12
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Porto Rico Is about 70 declare her indie
pendence IN Spain. The first blow will be
struck In few days.
An explosion in mine No. at Rich Hill.
Mo, Wednesday night killed DICK Iowes,
jim Donaldson and Owen Meals.
Fire at Ridgefcld. Conn, Sunday night
destroyed the business portion OF the
town. Loss $.op.et0. Insurance $4,000.
Wednesdays statement OF the condition
OF the treasury shows: Available cash
balance $I146l9.5e2. gold reserve SO, S3f gu.
The steamers Gormanic and Cambrae
collidcd in Liverpool harbor "Wednesday
during fog. The Cambrae was sunk. and
the GermaGic had a big hole stove ia her.
that neceslstated docking.
The December crop report of the gov
eminent gives the condition OF winter
wheat as ST. per cent, against ~ last
year. The acreage s0vsn is 1915 as COM
pared win that of last year.
y resolution ~ inquiry was introduced
= The house on Monday by Hardy. Rep.
n y, calling ON the secretary Of the
Treasury Tor Information as 10 ECrchan-
SIC Sperte5 from the United states
through Canada IN bonded cars during the
past three years.
Advices from the island o. Madura. in
the MALAY ar-hfnaI4ro one Of the Dgtrh
possessions. announce that q disturbance
among ice natives led ia a conflict be-
tween -aeu and the Dutch troops, IN
which twenty~nine natives were killed and
many wounded
The New York Stone MaSons' Protective
Union, quit WORK Tuesday. They claim
the contractors have violated an agree
ment entered into last June ny which the
strikers were TO receive So per day, and
eight hours 10 constitute a days work
L dispatch from Rome announces that
numerous NFeehs o2cnrre4 curing ihA
storms wh.c1 sv ept Italy. Much damage
Was done. espec. ally along the coast. Tee
severe storms which nave prevailed over
Switzerland n the pass few days ana
tH--uG c0UE Europe have caused great
GaUaEo- and especially 20 t1e villages II
The mountain districts.
The hoard q general appraisers az New
York has rendered a dec.s.on n which u
IS held thai the fees heretofore charged ~
customs collectors Tor cert.1cates Ok fX-
portat.Cn OF domestic merchandise and for
certified copies of outward manifest are
Illegal under the customs admin, alive
act OF 1Ssf. and are therefore ahoaS shed
L e stated that the government VII not
appeal from this decision and hence Z
VIII stand IS the r.sAt interpretation OF
the law.