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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT.

The senior Bishop of the United States,
John Williams of Connecticut, is an old bache-
lor. Although the most genial and charming
OF men, he has never displayed much SYM
pathy with women nor with m6trimony and
1t is one of his stock grievances that the young
men OF his Berkeley divinity school marry as
soon as they are ordained AS he puts it. Gas
soon as they get gown they think they must
have petticoat."
n. H. r. Dawson, brother in-law of Presi.
dent Lincoln, died at Selma, Ala, recently He
was South Carolinian by ancestry and BIRTH
descendant of Paul Hamilton. who was Sec
rotary of the Navy in 1912, and of several of
the colonial Governors of his native State
The new Gar OF Russia is a great worker
and shows remarkable capacity for taking in
and digesting details. He is very methodieal
about his work and takes up public business
al an early hour in the morning, often work
ing steadily until late at night
o. II. P. Belmont will have his summer villa
at Newport so arranged that guests will drive
in on the lower floor and their horses and car
riages will be taken up on the elevator, just as
they are driven in, so that persons may alight
directly at the ballroom door
At Cabul the Ameer of Afghanistan has
erected an electric light station. The Ameer
has also built a saw and planing-mill a mint
a carriage factory, an arsenal, gunpowder
mills, q beet factory and a soap factory
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

loists, David Manloye Jones, Or. T. Nor
rissey basso soloists, Gordon Mills, George
Vasey Wood; director of the choir, Pro-
lessor Van der Kun.
After the mass the sacrament was carried
in procession around the church and placed
on the tabernacle for exposition. Solemn
vespers were sung in the evening at 7:l5
O'clock High mass will be celebrated at
A. NJ to-day and tomorrow, and vespers at
7:15 this evening, as part of the devotion.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

The reports from Washington about the
organization of a silver party afford more
evidence that we are passing through an
extremely silly season in politics. The Re-
publican party will settle the silver ques-
ton to the satisfaction of the country, and
so able silver man as Senator Teller, who
is talked of as the leader of the proposed
party, knows that too well to go off on a
wild goose chase instead of standing firmly
on the Republican platform of bimetal-
lism
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25
IN NEW QUARTERS.
The Board of Fire Commissioners t,
Their Offices To-Day

The Board of Fire Commissioners Take
Their Offices To-Day.
All the paraphernalia OF the office of the
Board of Fire Commissioners will be in
place at the new quarters of the I.arkin-
street wing of the new City Hall by 9
O'Clock this morning. All the wires have
been put in place and the connections
made No more business will be trans
acted in the old City Hall by the board or
the Chief. This leaves the old place de-
serted, indeed, as nothing remains in the
venerable pile now save the old prison and
the police station.
The pictures and souvenirs which have
been accommodating for years will be ample
to decorate the handsome new hall.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25
DEVOTION AT ST. IGNATIUs.
The Exposition of Forty Hours Attende
by Crowds.

by Crowds.
The devotion of the forty hours was held
yesterday in ST. Ignatius Church. 1t will
be continued until tomorrow morning.
AT the late mass the church was
crowded. The doors were draped with
portieres and the altar was decorated with
candelabra. The great picture behind the
tabernacle was hidden with white silk
studded over with gold stars and draped
with cloth of gold. This formed a back
ground for hundreds of candles arranged
SO that the Pickering lights outlined
Gothic finals and a graceful festoon.
Solemn high mass was celebrated by
Rev Father Imoda, S. j. Father ColtelI
was deacon and Mr.. Butler, S. j., sub
deacon. Fauconier's mass, the Ave
Verum of Condi'' and the ''Pange Lingua, y
we're sung by large choir of men. The
organist was Eugene O'Connell; tenor So
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25
Alaska, according to current accounts, is

AIasKa, according to current accounts, is
enjoying the luxury of a Grand Jury,
which is especially concerned over the
liquor question, liquor being an excise CON
ira band at present in the Territory. The
jury report is as follows: "We recon-
mend that a license law be adopted, and
classes and the solution of the LIQUOR ones as.
ton. BY reason of the severity of the
Alaskan season, and owing to the nature
OF the employment of white people, slim
ulant is absolutely essential, and whisky is
pie"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25
"Mrs. Wins1ow,s SOOTHING syrup,

has been used over fifty years by millions of moth
ers for their children while TIE thing with perfect
success 1t soothes the child, softens the gums, al
lays Pain, cures Wind Collie, regulates the Bowels
ana is the best remedy for Diarrhoeas, whether
arising from teething other causes. For sale by
druggists In every part of the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. 25c a
bottle.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25
FIRE INSURANCE WAR!
CUT RATES!

Property should profit by the WAR
Fire Insurance Companies.
YORK
Cash Capital
Policy Holders Surplus of 2Sf1,
Policy Holders
date Wv YER IHIRIY-IHREE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
a Trust
Pacific Board OF Fire
all kinds
willing
DO not let the companies members of the Tariff
Combine clause
accepted
and competitions.
For Information and ito
CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
821 Pine Street,
Or ]. d. MAXWELL. Agent,
421 Street..
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

JAS. E. WOLFE, ARCHITECT Flood building
desiring without personal solicitation to reach
intending builders in brick frame, invites
call or interview. Special advantages pledged*
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

Nickel steel armor plates, made bv
Krupp, on new system, were successfully
tested at Meppen. The plates were about
81 inches thick, and showed resistance
equal to plates of 91s inches made by the
old process.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25
Members of Mechanics Institute

Can, through special arrangements made with
the American Concert Company, procure at a
special reduced rate season tickets for the
tnlrty-one promenade concerts now being
gwen at the Pavilion. Regular price $23
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

PURIFY your blood strengthen and invigorate
your nerves and muscles. tone your stomach and
digestive organs and build up your whole system
by the use Of Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

CUR-IT-UP; heals wounds burns and sores as
II by magic one application cures poison oak
IL relieves pain and abates Inflammation
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

Notwithstanding the multitude of bills
before the Legislature there is time forit to
pass all of them that are worth passing
and adjourn within the sixty-day limit.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

The scalp of a coyote is better worth
bounty than the useless attache.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

If all the money expended in lottery
tickets had been invested in legitimate
enterprises there would be fewer people in
the world having to take chances for a
living and complaining of bad luck.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

While the exact length of the north pole
Is not known, it seems to have been long
enough to reach the Eastern persimmon at
any time this season.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

1t appears that all the reformers of the
world are not on this side of the ocean,
for, according to the Westminster Gazette,
here is lively protest going on in Ger
many against real kisses on the stage.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

Every man should see to it that his life
is an enterprise and not a speculation.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

Money ceases to be currency when it is
confined in banks or shut up in pool.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

The only way for a community to make
progress is to follow progressive men.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

In England the rows of curls on the
wigs of footmen are indications of the rank
of those whom the footmen serve. The
Queens lackeys wear eight rows, the
Prince of Wales seven and the Lord
MAYORS six
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

The proposed meeting of the manufac-
turers OF California in this city means
business, the right business and the bust
ness which is perhaps the most important
for US to undertake at this time.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

1t won't be long now before the voices OF
the valleys Will make definite propositions.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

The opposition to Lord Rosebery that
was knocked out in the Commons last
Thursday now complains that it wasn't
ready for the fray and demands another
round
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

Ransom is decided cuckoo, but as Min
lister to Mexico his voice won't disturb the
country so much as it did in the Senate.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

The Legislature will bear watching from
this time on, and close watch at that
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

The decision of the Supreme Court on
the coyote bounty act is likely to be greeted
with howls and bowls, but not from the
coyotes or taxpayers.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

The Legislature should mt give the useless
attache more than sixty days.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

II we cannot levy tax on the export of
American heiresses we might at least pro-
tect one OF the most profitable bachelor in
dustrles of the country by putting a heavy
duty on imported bridegrooms.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

tor until the people can do it by a direct
vote.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

Opening the San Joaquin road is only an
other name Tor opening an avenue to pros
nnri+v
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

People who wish to open an avenue for
an advance in the price of real esta e
should subscribe to the competing road.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

BACON Printing Company, sos Clay street. =
CREAM mixed candies, 25c lb, Townsend's.+
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

Being found guilty of treason in Hawaii,
Liliuokalani will probably have chance
10 make lecture tour in this country.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

Cleveland is probably looking forward
to March 4 with as much Impotence as the
rest OF ne
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

San Francisco would have a better right
to boast of the work of her artists if She
patronized them better.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

In a multitude of industries there is
wisdom and wealth provided they are
diversified
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

John L. Sullivan is the only dramatic
star on record who objects to having the
press tel how he acts
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

Communism fails, but cooperation wins.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

The Republican National Convention
will begin to come our way just as soon as
ii perceives what pleasant way it is.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

1t would be in keeping with the rest of
the wretched record of the present House
of Representatives to give the Reilly bill
two innings and allow none at all for the
Nicaragua bill.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

During this week at any rate there will
be talk OF art and loneliness as we'll as of
enterprise and business.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

Hopeless of having festival as big as
that OF Los Angeles, Santa Barbara intends
to have one that is lovelier.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

Having settled the question of the coyote
bounty the Supreme Court is in good trim
to deal with the salaries of attaches.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

George w. Mcbride, the newly elected
Senator from Oregon, seems to be about
the completest case of a dark horse on
record. 1t is said that even his opinion on
the silver question is shady.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

Democratic Congressman can hardly
complain of going out of power since they
made no use of it when they had it.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

Senator Dolph no doubt perceives the
silver lining on the cloud of his defeat, but
it doesn't console him at all.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

Every day of the coming week should
show big list of subscriptions TO the San
JOaOuin road
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

Competing railroads are fairly well
launched and now the next thing is manu-
featuring enterprises.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

A convincing proof that the California
woman is all that fancy painted her can be
seen at the Portrait Exhibit.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

The Portrait Exhibit claims attention.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

The proceedings in Congress during the
current week ought to decide whether we
are to have an extra session or not.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

Congress is getting close to the dead line.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

There will be some beautiful days this
week for local officials 10 begin the work of
local investigation.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

The Gar of Russia promises to be a
liberal autocrat, but he puts the emphasis
on the autOcrat
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

There is no better investment open for
men OF small means than the stock of the
competing road.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25

Things will be lively this week.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12
Gardner 4 Barnard.
say- BOOT AND SHOE REPAIRING A SPECIALITY.
Dissolution of CO-partnership.

Our term of Co-partnership having
expired by limitation it is our purpose to
close up the CO. partnership business
without delay and with that end in view
we shall hereafter sell all merchandise
for ready pay.
We offer the stock and fixtures in the
Water Street Store to any party desiring
a good business.
Meanwhile we shall sell all goods in
said Store at greatly reduced prices.
All persons having accounts against us
are requested to present the same for
settlement.
Our books will be found at our Stores
for few weeks, and all persons indebted
to the firm of Bartlett & Cairns must make
immediate settlement either by Cash.
Note or otherwise.
After a reasonable length of time all
accounts remaining unsettled will have to
be placed in the hands of an attorney
for collection.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12
T To Rent |!

Front Room on first floor furnished OF I'M
furnished, with stable room II desired
Apply at 40 Madison Ave. or direct to G. +.
P. o. Box 60. Aft
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12
TOWN and VICINITY

Jackets and capes all marked down
at w. b. Stewards.
S. II. Hussey of st. Albans was at
Probate Court Wednesday.
Ask to see my new Christmas station
airy, in boxes, H. ". Cushing.
Rev. l.. II. Copeland next Sabbath will
discuss the subject Of conservation.
Levi Greenleaf, Esq, of Portland was
in town yesterday on legal business.
Figured drapery silk 33c, at W. Il.
Wildes', sold everywhere for soc.
G. S. II. Mcdowell, manager of the
Lewiston Daily Sun was in town Tues
day.
Mr.. James B. Bracket of the Wash
ington Life ms, Co. is in town town to-
day.
Charles o. Baker, lost freight agent, of
the Maine Central railroad was in town
yesterday.
Mr.. Nash, representing the Equitable
Life Insurance Co., is spending some
days in town.
All invited to the opening at w. Il.
Wildes', Saturday next, kendall's or
chestra from to p. M
Boys look for the Triple Runner at
Wentworth & Oaks Parents look at
the saving in shoe leather it effects.
Miss Annie Russell will have a few
fancy articles on sale at Wentworth &
Oaks store, Monday, Dec. lG.
Hon. Chas. A. Marston is making a
business trip to Lewiston, Rumford
Falls, Portland and Boston this week.
Romandel Chase and wife have left
employment in L. Anderson & Co.'S mill
and moved on their farm in Bingham.
4 Geo. b. Stafford, president and manager
of Bloomfield Shoe Company, left home
Wednesday morning on "A business trip
to Boston.
Mrs. Nancy Murray left Wednesday
morning for Maiden, Mass, where she
will spend the winter with her brother,
Rev. K. II. Wyman.
What about new sleigh this winter
Now is good time to buy, as l.. W.
Chase has received II new lot OF all
styles and at all prices.
The macadamizing of Madison Avenue
80, ~ b,, 10
until spring, when few finishing
touches will be given to the job
The selectmen have drawn as traverse
jurors to serve the December term of
court, John NJ. Lalley, Charles futile,
G. NJ. Lambert and w. Ii. Davis.
Mrs. Elizabeth Sawyer and family
wish to express their gratitude TO neigh
bors and friends for sympathy and as
sistance in their late bereavement
John f. johnson of st. Adams has
been appointed an aide for Somerset
county on the staff of Gen. |. n. Walker,
The completion of the brick work of
the Water Street elevation of Ordway's
block gives us an idea OF It's beauty and
of what it will be when the doors and
windows are put in.
Charles H. Burrill will be at the office
of 5. w. Phlbrick, in Williams Block,
Madison Avenue, with his books of ac-
counts until December 18th, to give all
who owe him opportunity to settle with
him.
1t is said that he best place to buy
picture frames is at {. l.. Roy's. Give
him call before buying aud you will be
surprised to see such nice frames at low
figures. He guarantees to save you 30
per cent.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12
Job Pruning.

The Job Printing Establishment connected
with the SOMERSET RRRoarKR is prepared to
do all classes of work, the richest as well as the
most common Jobs. Competent and expert
enced workmen are employed and q large
stock of paper, envelopes, advertising, we'd
ding and business cards in great variety.
Orders of dances, bills OF fare, programs etc,
ETC., printed in great variety of styles on short
notice. Commercial printing a specially.
Orders by mail will receive careful attention
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

Great bargains at Gardner & Barnard's
in wool bouts and rubbers.
Picture framing done in thorough
artistic manner by Folsom < Narney
A finely shaded line of the famous
New London wash silks at Judkns' (52)
Mrs. W. A. Richardson of Lewiston,
arrived in town, Friday evening, called
here by the illness of her father George
H. Pishon.
Ladies' Nov is your opportunity.
Mohair cloakings, remnants particularly
desirablv for eapes are being sold at
about half price at Coburn Wooden
Mills.
The County Commissioners expect to
get the heat into the new Jail to-day or
tomorrow, and bring some of the
prisoners down from Norridgewock and
thus relieve the pressure on the old Jail
Some good trades await anyone look
ing for heavy draft horses, as L. w.
Chase arrived home last night bringing
1 the finest lot of animals that will be sold
under the hammer in Maine this year
There will meeting of the Local
/ Union Y. 2. S. {. f. next Friday even
iLg at 7.30 in the vestry of the Bethany
church. a large attendance is desired
as there is some important business to
be considered.
James X. Freeman, who was arrested
last September, in Lewiston, where he
passed as wool merchant, for burglar
izlng the post office at East Sumner was
sentenced, Monday, in the United States
court at Portland, to three years in
the states prison and was taken to
Thomaston, Tuesday, by Deputy Mar
shall Emery. This is the man who bnrg-
larized Charles F. Jones' residence and
was brought to this town and committed
to the Norridgewock Jail to await the
action of the grand Jury but was given
up to the L. S. authorities to be tried
for the East Sumner post office oflense,
with the result stated above.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Chiua-F. w. Allen.
Bargains-S. Whittier.
For Sale--D. II Bartlett.
Greeting-D. F. Judkins.
Babyland-Alpha Pub. Co.
Sometbing-Geo. Gushing.
Old Store-H W. Cushing.
Foreclosures. F. Greene.
Open Lett er-Geo. Cushing.
Useiuf Gifts-Chas. Murphy.
Holiday Sale-W. P O,dway.
Banner Stock-Bixby & Buck
New Department.. n. Wlldes.
Jacket & Capes-W. b. Steward.
Foreclosure-Samuel Chapman.
Bargain Store-L q. Salisbury.
Silver Novelties-W r. Robbins.
Harper's Bazar-Harper h Bros.
Holidays Geo. Philbrick & Son.
Annual Meeting-First Nat. Bank.
Annual Meeting Second Nat Bank.
Eastern Argus-John M. Adams & Co.
Christmas Turkey-Bar,lett & Cairns.
Extensive Assortment-M. B Heselton.
Little. Men and Women-Alpha Pub. Co.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

John l.. Hight died December Sth, at
the residence of his father, John G..
Hight of Athens. The funeral occurred
December 1lth, under the auspices of
Wesserrunsett Lodge and Old Fellows,
of which he was a member. The service
was conducted by Rev. Wilson Lermond
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12
For Christmas Trade.

Potatoes, 40c per bushel; best butter
2O.and 22e; fresh eggs, 25c; onions, &c
per Id. , crown raisins, g lbs. foc 25c
best London layers at l0c per ID. We
have the finest stock of raisins in town.
Don't pay the prices you have been
paying for anything in our line. Times
ire hard, wages low. We will save you
lollars at the Fletcher store.
BARTLETT 4 CAIRNS.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12
A CHRISTMAS
TURKEY and
AN INCREASE
or WAGES.
For Low Prices go TO the Fletcher
. Store. =

We do not quote you low figures on a
surprisingly few articles and catch you
up on big list, low prices from top to
bottom is our rule. You would be sur
prised to see how quickly your savings
would purchase big fat Christmas Tut-
key by making all your purchases at the
Fletcher Store. If you save cts. on a
ten cent purchase it does not look very
large to you, but what does it mean !?
20 cts on a dollar and twenty dollars on
each hundred you spend, it simply adds
twenty per cent to your income, or to
your daily wages. We have the finest
selection of Raisins in town. Always on
hand choice butter and fresh eggs at
lower prices than can be sold in town.