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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-09-04
WOrse and Better.

The famous answer Of Mr.. Trend
when asked, wHow DO You Feel
To-day 2" is proverbial. ga great
deal worse than l was, thank'ec.
am always worse than l was, and
| don't believe | was ever any bet
ter" In strong contrast to this
garrulous, fretful answer is the
CHEEKY reply of an old lady, 95
years old. She was marquise in
her own land, but reduced to com.
parative poverty through political
strife, she sougl home in America
with her daughter, noted profes-
sional pianist. When she had liv-
ed here about twenty years it was
my pleasure to become acquainted
with her aud the countess. The
old marquisc, with the brilliant
complexion of II young girl, good
suit of hair AMI hardly wrinkle,
WAS ~ marvel Of comcliGcss, espec.
ially when her extreme age was
considered. She was an honor to
her rank aud womunhood. One
day / said tO her: "pCrt ouS who
live to he so near Il century nS you
are frequently intervieWei, an :
asked tn What jhHy attribute their
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-09-04
Training.

"Yuu fcIlows,p roared the little
man with the brisiling mustache,
"are gang of thieves, egtthroats,
Mars, sWindlers-"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-09-04
II Saves lives EYcrY Day.

Thousands of cases of Consump-
ton, Asthma, Coughs, COLDS and
Groups are cured every day ny
Shiloh's Cure. slid hy Miller q
Case.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-09-04

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LIVER REGULATOR, the "K1NG OF
LIVER MEDICINES ?" Everybody needs
take liver remedy. 1t is a sluggish OF
diseased liver that impairs digestion
and causes constipation, when the waste
that should be carried off remains in
the body and poisons the whole system.
That dull, heavy feeling is due TO n
torpid liver. Biliousness, Headache,
Malaria and Indigestion arc all liver
diseases. Keep the liver active by an
occasional dose of Simmons Liver Reg.
ulator and you'll get rid of these trou
bles, and give tone to the whole fys.
tenn. For laxative Simmons Live
Regulator is BETTER THAN Plus.
does not gripe, nor weaken, but g"c:,t,.
refreshes and strengthens.
Every package has the It,d =
stamp on the wrapper. :. H.
Zeilin 30 Co., PhiladciphiN,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-09-04
Can't Help 1t.

Most men get really disgusted to
see what an ASS the opposite party
always makes Of itself.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-09-04

For Ohio and Indianh--Showors and cooler in
the afternoon or evening; variable winds.
For West Enthusiastically showers and
slightly cooler in the Rftern,E)n or evening
Eotthprly Winds
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-09-04
Karl's Glover Root Tea.

Is sure cure for Headache and
nervous diseases. Nothing relieves
50 qucEiy.-SoiI Ivy Nii!'r (; Case
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-09-04
'DolIy. omly except ptsunoos isuudoy only,

Tickets ON sale to all the principal critics OF
the United states and Canada
Day copclcs and ParlOr"ars on all express
trains mu'siug connections for an important
paints North, south, Eat and West.
Any ticket u@cnt will give you full lnfor-
ratiOn concerning the buckeye Route, or
YOU can address W. n. FIsHEE General l'o6-
SCngcl and Ticket Agent, Columbus, Ohio
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-09-04

The Democrats at the State Cen
trail Committee had new war cry,
it was; "See that hump?" 1t re-
fers to the hump that the Demo-
cratic party is getting on itself.
incidentally it has alusion to Jim
Campbell, and also to theprotuber-
ance that has already begun to
show on the Forakefian shoulders
because OF fright 1t has been
suggested that every county Chair
man on election night send telo-
gram couched thuswise,
County gives $500 majo riiy
for Campbell, "a gain of 1000. See
that humpw
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1895-09-04

The example that eX Governor
Campbell has set seems to have
infused life into every part Of the
Democratic body polite, and the
eagerness to fall upon the foe is al
most beyond restraint. Mr.. Camp.
bell, hhs "lan that he believes
will be more effective, that OF be-
ginning the assault late and keeping
up the attack without cessation
until election day. His action in
this respect, while it causes some
Ia ing, Is regarded as wise
Enough has been learned Of Gener-
al BuahnelPs strength ds Il cam
paignrr from his appearances up to
date to remove all fear that he will
be a dangerous quantity. The
rcal general and campnigner is to
he Foraker, and until lie takes to
the field there viii re plenty of
time for the Democracy to clean
their muskets and load their car
triges. That Foraker, and not
Bushnell, is to be the issue will
soon be made apparent by the Re
publican press, if ii has not already
done SO. That the Republicans
will be on the defensive through
out the campaign is evidenced by
the studied eagerness 10 discount
in advance every morsel Of infor-
nation that may serve as Demo-
cratic ammunition. No one has
attacked the Legislature. yet itsr
cord Is being vigorously defended.
This was painfully noticeable at
Findlay, where Griffin was turned
down ostensibly because of his con.
nection with the general Assem-
bly,. The same convention adopt
ed set of resolutions indorsing
the clean record of that body.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15
The observation-disclosures.

The well advertised and l91g expect
ed hearing on The petition for pardon
81 stain and Cromwell serving Ii I5fe ,e.-
tcuee in the Ntatc prison AT Ihoma-tss.
Tor the murder Of Cashier Baron oecapi-
I'd the attention Of the Governor AM
council Monday. Tuesday and Wedue.-
day ii TN. work
Hon. Josiah rosbv Ii attorney far
he petitioners occupied Monday and
part Of Tuesday with h- argument.
concluding il 1T BIB TUESDAY, Among
he things claimed IL new evidence W..
fhat haudeul, had been seen I'm Baron.
possessions thai hc left his gold watch
'ai home tlat morning de-ignrdlv. lie
alleged that Judgc Peters In hi opinion
changed tie evidence aud warped in and
had Tho truth about the Il. {. sanborB
receipt been known the Jury would have
not brought Ia verdict Of guilty.
/. II. y. Pierce appeared for Mr..
BaIfon' He went into detail To show
that Barron did not owe the bank any
thing OF account, aud there was nof a
scintla Of evidence to show dishonesty
on his part that new evidence showed
that considerable money was paid in
that day which the murderers mus lav4
got and which would account for the
discrepancies in the cash balance. Tie
said the bank did di-houorable act
in keeping The s. ,0o0 life insurance. not
ercditing it to Barrou's account. H.
explained about the finding of Barron :
body.
Mr.. Pierce presented statement from
the former sheriff Of Penoh,eot county
relative 10 a confession Cromwell at one
time proposed To make and also pro-
test against pardon signed by Mrs. Bar
ION aud her son. after which Attorney
Gen. Powers made brief argument
against tile proposed pardon Tha case
was laid Oh the table TO be considered in
executive session.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15
Fire Alarm System

Cur fire alarm system is nearly COM
pleted and will he in running order
Monday next. The whistle was tested
Saturday last, aud worked satisfactorily.
~ we have before stated, there are five
alarm boxes connected with the Central
Station, X, H. Aitchelrs mill, where
steam is kept up continuously for sound
ing the alarm. The box near Lums-
den's store, South side, is numbered -
that near the residence of capt. /eaas
Vaughan is numbered y, that at he Post
Office, 81; that at corner OF North nd
High Streets 80, and that At the corner
of Madison and Leavitt streets 3.
The signals are as follows: Two
whistles signifies that the fire is out or
that all is well; Two whistles, pause
and then five short whistles indicate,
that there is fire III the vicinity Of
Lums den's Corner; two whistles Il short
pause and then seven short whistles III
dictates that there is a fire near the resi-
denee of Capt. Vaughan. or Park school
house on The South side: Three whistles
followed after short pause by four
short ones indicates a fire near the Post
Office; three whistles followed by six
indicates fire near the corner of North
and High streets; and three whistles
followed by eight indicates fire near
the corner of LeaVitt and Madison
streets.
The several iron boxes are arranged
so that they must be opened with a key
and inside of each is hook with direc-
tions how to pull in case of an alarm.
Keys fer these boxes are 10 be kept
near by. for use when these places are
open in the day time or evening, and in
addition to this small boy with Il glass
front. containing the key. is placed be
side each alarm box. for use when the
other key is not easily reached. To get
this key ii is necessary 10 break the
glass in the small box, take the key. un-
lock the alarm box and pull on the
alarm
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15
Death Of JoScph IL. SNOW

Air. Joseph &. Snow, we'll known to the
people of this town, died at his home,
about one mile from the village, on the
highway known as the Back road, south
side. July 3oth, after one years illness OF
cancer in the stomach, aged IS years and
one month. He was a half brother to
Col. Daniel Snow who died several Years
ago. and was the last of the family. He
had been nearly fifty years married. his
wife, Susan Qaws) Snow, surviving him
Three daughters also remain to mourn a
beloved father Abby, wife of Henry
Parkman Of Cornville Mary, wife of
Allen Howell of Cornville and Miss Clara
\. Snow who resides at the family home
with her mother. George H. Snow, the
only son, died suddenly about one year
since. Mr.. Snow had always been a
farmer and lived ever since his marriage
upon the farm where he died. WORTHY
man and good citizen.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

Some of the Maine papers in the alb.
senee of anything in the way of legiti-
mate news or information, still persist
in showing their ignorance about SOM
erset affairs and Somerset towns. They
have been driving at certain occupants
of Norridgewock jail all summer First
they were wild men who lived on the
border of Canada next they were sheep
stealing vagabonds, and now they are
"half-witted paupers who live on the
rocky sheep-hills of Brighton-a more
God-forsaken spot than was Nazareth Of
old say the wise editors, and lots more
Just such drivel. Before our brethren of
the newspaper fraternity load their
columns with this sort of misrepresenta-
ton of Somerset localities they better
secure at least passing knowledge of
them.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

The Christian Alliance people gave a
remarkable exhibition at the Old Orchard
eampmeeting, Sunday last, of methods
Of obtaining money for foreign missions,
when they succeeded in one day in gath
erlng about SO, 900 in cash, merchandise
ana promises to pay. People even strip
ped themselves of watches and iewelry
and put these articles into the common
1und for the benefit of heather in foreign
lands. One plan of raising money APP
pears unique. A lady gives iron watches
warranted to keep good time in ex-
change for gold watches and sells the
gold ones, using the money received for
mission purposes. Thus the money re-
celyed for the gold watch. less the cost
OF the iron one, which must be very
small. is net gain for the cause. If these
people may fairly be called the children
OF hight and the raising of large sums
oil money is wisdom, they have in this
instance, discredited that passage of
scripture wherein it is written: The
children of this world are in their gener-
alton wiser than the children of light, ="
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15
New Trial Granted.

The Law Court at Portland have
granted a new trial to James Lewis, Win
WAS convicted of the murder of Bryan
G. Coburn at Gorham. Me. The court
says that the charge to the Jury on the
trial of this case was not adequate on
some OF the questions arising upon the
evidence and was pr,iudicial to the re-
spondent. On this ground alone the
verdict is set aside and a new trial grant
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

In 1883 the wool clip of the United
States was 100000 pounds, in 1891 it
was 100000 pounds and in 1898 it
fell off to 2G4,000,o 900 pounds, a decrease
of l00,000,000 pounds thus far in Presi-
dent Cleveland's free wool administra.
ton. To make up for this deficit the
manufacturers have imported lis. 000,-
900 pounds more raw wool for the year
ending June 30, 1875, than in the year
previous. 1t was vehemently claimed
that free wool would stop the use of
shoddy, but instead of its use being stop
ped, the importation of shoddy has been
immensely increased by the effect of the
Wilson-Gorman law.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

The gold balance in the I, :. Treasury
Is neal the Sl00.o0o.00O mark and there
are indications that it may fan below
that before the week ends The Bel
mont Morgan syndicate has during the
week thus far deposited sl.3lG,oo0 in
gold coin in exchange for government
notes to make up for the export of gold,
The syndicate had previously exchanged
5000 000 for notes, since the export OF
gold has been resumed upon Il large
scale. 1t is stated that at the present
rate of exchange a profit Of $4,000 is
made on the expectation Of one million
dollars Of gold.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

Fairfield hustlers do not intend to rest
on their laurels already won. y stock
company was formed, Monday which
has bought lot and will at once erect a
three-story building, 10 feet long, with
a basement, which is to be leased for five
years to Whittemore Il Ireland of Fox
croft, for the making of tirst-class up
holstered parlor furniture. \. F. Ger
aid, as usual, is the prime mover in this
enterprise.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

Hon. Charles H. Chase of Portland, ar
rived in town Friday, for few days tarry.
Mrs. Chase came a few days earlier.
They were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. y. II.
Caswell.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

In order to give readers of the Re
PORTER the advantage of the local news
twice each week we offer to them TIE
SOMERSET ARGUS at HALF RATES or the
REPORTER and ARGUS 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, 1895-08-15

The State Muster at Augusta, this
week, is said to be one of the most sue.
cessful ever held by the Military organiz-
ations of Maine. To-day is Governors
day and the big day of the week with a
large attendance of visitors. Among
the distinguished visitors is Col Henry
{. Merriam of the L. 5. Army, a native
of Maine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

\ correspondent of the Eastern Argus.
very forcibly urges the Importance OF
making prompt and effective war upon
the caterpillars that infest shade trees.
Unless this is done, the trouble arising
from this pest is sure TO increase rapidly
from year to year,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

Democratic doctors disagree. EX-Sec-
rotary Whitney says Cleveland is stro' g
er now than ever before while Col.
Watterson says he could not carry a
single congressional district in the
country.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

The next Senate will be composed Of
l3 Republicans, - Democrats and &
Populists. This division counts upon
Du Pont of Delaware a. likely to re-
eeive the favorable decision of the
Senate upon his election. 1t does not
include the two members from Utah
who will probably be admitted early in
the session. Assuming that these two
men will be Republicans, the Democrats
and Populists combined will Just equal
the Republican strength. As the terms
Of II Democrats and II Republicans eX-
pire on March 1. lS97, the State elee-
tions of this fall will practically decide
the political complexion of the Senate in
1877
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

NANTrckET Mass. Aug 10 A heavy
rain prevailed here yesterday Al Sia--
con-et the Atlantic House aud Two cot
tagc~ were struck by lightning and con
oiderahly damaged. Telephone and telc-
graph wires were burned out. and other
damage sustained by The unusual rainfall
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

Boston journal Fall River feel. the
effect of the Republican victory in "A
prosperity suggesting that of the old
days when Republican Administration
and Republican policies were dominant
in Washington. Fall River mill owners
and operatives voted last autumn for
this prosperity, for an end of tariff
smashing, for larger dividends and high
er wages, and the results are iustifyiug
their anticipations.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15
Tnbercnln.ls around MnNrrhill.

HAvERHIIL. Mass, Aug H.-Tuber-
culosi, has again broken out in this di--
trict The state cattle commissioners
have condemned is COWS of IA herd belong
ing to Elias Emerson and one owned by
Marcus Emerson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

Judge II. E. Jackson, associate Justice
of the L. 5. Supreme Court, died Thurs
day. He had been in failing health for
several years. His age was G3 years.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15
Money For Water Works.

BRADFORD. Mass Aug. la-At a spe
cial town meeting tonight il was voted t..
issue Ssl,o1l worth of bonds 10 pay for ho
water works and 10000 additional bonds
to improve the plant The bonds Will
bear per cent interest and w,rc taken 10y
H. II GaY If Boston
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

Corporal Tanner is TO be at Camp
Benson, Newport, Thursday next, Aug.
22nd, the day that the First Maine
Cavalry Association holds its reunion
there for this year.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

The survivors of the Ninth Maine
will hold their annual reunion, Aug. 20
at Portland. The head quarters for the
day will be in Bosworth Post room. As
the New England Fair is held during
the week of the 29th, it is confidently
expected that larger number than
usual will be present, owing to the re-
dueed rates on the railroads.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

OLD OaHAEp. Me. Aug r. At DE-
A. b simpson Christian alliance meet
ing yesterday S65.olo was pledged for
missionary work, and by tomorrow ii j.
expected that enough more viii have been
raised 70 swell the grand total 10 so. o9l
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

During the first eight months under
the Republican tariff law l,G9S. 1866
dozen eggs were imported into United
states markets, during the first eight
months of the Democratic tariff 2,lj9.-
Oh dozen were imported. This neces-
sarily made difference of nearly half
million dozen of eggs against American
farmers. \ small thing of course but
thousands of small things make large
aggregate.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

NoRTHfIELp Mass. Aug H-At last
night, session of the Mortified confer
cnee The sum If $500 was pledged to AID
DR. Murray IN his work in south Africa.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15
Thinning Valuation.

k4f.uRrg0 Mu--.. Aug 4-The work
at assessors show, that the total yaiaa-
tian ot the city j, SI976o, 56,, gain Of
tl-s2 50 over last year igur,s.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

The tide of negro travel from Cuba to
Africa is reported to be on the increase
These colored men find in many in.
stances, in their old home. from which
the slave traders took them twenty or
thirty years ago, friends and relatives Of
their younger days, and are able to
make comfortable living in their old
villages. When the stolen slave of
twenty years ago is able to correspond
by mail from Cuba, with his relatives on
the Congo, it gives Us some clear appre-
citation of the enormous advances in
civilization that have been made on the
dark continent" in the past two de
cades.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

Boston Record France has ordered
Two. cruisers as nearly like our own
Columbia as they can be made in the
absence of the exact plans. Such action
on the part of our sister republic is a
compliment alike to the Judgment of our
naval authorities and to the skill of our
naval architects.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15
CORRESPONDENCE.


Nt8 / OFT ldl.u were Ia lbNA ] Ae~ldA Oh
their Way 10 Lewiston and .pont short
time With Mr. Merry brother. Z. T..
Neasie and family.
lInhh- Band went 70 Hayden Like
saturday and furnished music tor The
occasion.
\ pair of gold mounted eye gla.-e-
found some tim ago till remain al he
Post Office.
Mr.. Fred Hobbs spent Few day. of
lat week in Bingham.
There viii he Il Good Temp.ar. picnic
al Hayden Lake Friday for all the lodges
in The county. if you are one Of them
you are invited without further no'ice.
Mr.. Harry Boardman Of Bangor is
spending a few days IN town.
Perley Veasie and Frank French claim
the record between Hayden Lake and
NoridgeWock in Sc minutes and in the
dark at that.
The new side track at the depot i. all
ready fer the gravel and Is arranged TO
pass in front of the coal she'd 50 that
coal viii be shoveled directly from the
car into the bins.
Miss Alice Tobey is spending her va
cation With her parents. Mr. and Mrs.
W. ;. Foley.
IT the band concert Friday night
when about half done the electric lights
Went out and we heard Geo JeWett ask
Ing where the band Wa when the lights
went out. for which We believe he Was
given 30 day. Lanterns We're soon pro
cured however and the music Went on as
merrily a before.
We had soaking rain Monday and a
sharp shower Tuesday, consequently at
present our dust Is in rather liquid
state.
HE bridge in the village i sadly in
need Of new planking.
The electric road management have
heightened the planking between the
rail- at the crossing near the railroad
There WAS fair attendance at the
races 1T ElmWood Park last week. The
match race between Halle and Silver
Street WAS closely contested
Mr.. Albert Loring Is in town on a visit
to hi mother.
Mr.. Moses Brown died last week,
Wednesday. She had been suffering for
a Iaog time with cancer hui W learn the
end VA. easy for her 10 bear.
MI aaI AHoei son M'1'' - loN
MI, Herbert Haynes.
NJ. and Mrs. Il. y Ilurd returned
10 thrir home in New lork city, last
saturday.
Mis-, Mary Anderson Won To Hancock
Point Friday on her vacation.
Mr.. q. T. Han and children have re-
turned from thcir vacation
Mr. blanchard returned IN
Lewiston Friday.
lI.rr,.. r.,,. +. a. homo from pa.ton an
III ,'a'.,tior
me eFenlnS meeting HI .aP "aSre2a-
r ,p," .ntieef Chri.t Mn. q[",r Physi.
ci,,,3 'e'''' - -
W.. NJ, ,r..,.. 49,. H.. 49,.
.nend,no several month. in the We.f
returned Thursday evening
Miss Grace Tanner of FarmiLgtoo i,
vi.itbg Mrs Daniel FiaIa
Mr. Addison Hilton +. slowly falling
fo. rho ,a.t To-, ,yeol. lac has hron mn.
alla 70 fnrn himself In @5od without tLn
as ass. If some one hut one Of fhe
BLESSINGS i MAT he i. almost entirely
free from min
Harry ana Louise carr and their
friend Mr.. William Phipps of Boston.
took an outing at Smithheld the other
day. where they enioved the boating
and fishing. Four large pickerel and
numerous perch serve rs testimony of
their skill.
The '. |. -. will meet with Mr.. Dole