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The St. Johns herald., 1895-01-03
NOT THE LIQUOR HE WANTED.
The Tipsy Man Not Yet Ready for a Dose
 Of Enba!ning Fluid.

or Einj1.ElInS EIGEG.
 It was o'clock a. n and as yet there was not a saloon open in town. An Indianapolis Sentinel man was out for c ride on his bicycle as an appetizer be- fore breakfast, and as he passed along he met poor traveller who was search ing for Q drink.
 Shay" said the traveller, ''Im dry; can ye telerfeller where he can get sompin' t'drinl1?"
 The reporter could not, but slowed Up and talked to the man as they went along together. Soon the man spied 8 light ahead at @ place where he knew there was a saloon, or had been the day before.
 Now I'm fixed" he said. Here's a friend of mine,' and he started at more rapid pace in the direction of the light. He rushed into the place and found young man strengthening the furniture about. To the reporter it was evident that there was 10 saloon there, but to the half intoxicated man the sight Of the bar was sufficient, and, squaring himself, he said: "Give me some of your best lil1loer;" and then, what's yours, pardner?"
 "Well,' said the boy, ''our best is pretty good, but not what you need at present. The only liquor we have is cnbalning 1uitl."
 An undertaking establishment was moving in where saloon had just dis continued business. The man with the appetite for drink bowed politely, and as he edged for the door said: "'Scuea me, but your got the wrong feller. I'll no doubt see you later. but not now. Ia. ta."
The St. Johns herald., 1895-01-03
sll. Won Her Point.

Nearly half century ago a maiden lady residing in Peterborough purchased an aX from George Davis, a hardware dealer in Manayunli. The ax was in constant service, and by is many trips to the grirdGtone was worn down until the steel blado was no longer of use. Recently the old lady carriol the pole CT head of thc ax to NanayuaI to have new blade inserted. Meeting friend, Le advised her to go to Davis store, now kept by two sons cf the former proprietor, and get new oue in ex- change. a. the old one was warranted to last a life time. The two Davis brothers protested against exchanging, while the lady vehcmently urged her rights. 4 large crowd soon congre- gated, everyone siding with the woman. Shc finally triunphcl, and walked out of thc store with q brand new article, waving it over her bead as an emblem of her victory over the firm.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-01-03
Novel European Societies.

Among the novel societies incorpo- rated in Europe recently is The Soci- ety for the Protection of .Eonsrnol5crs. |" in lower Austria. The members, aI- ready numerous, propose no campaign agalnst smokers, but t1cy intend to accomplish, if possible. the strict en- forcemept of the regulations regarding the prohibition Of smol1iHg in certain railroad-train compartments, public buildings, restaurants frequented by men and women. street cars, concert halls and other places of prblic amuse- ment. They wish to prevent smoking, if possible, in all plbl;c places. C;rcu- lars are to bs sent to restaarant-keep- CTS asking tat rocr.3 be aot apart for nonsmokers. Branches of the society ere to be c1ta3l;e,3od in Vienna, Prague. Eruenn and Graz. Influential names are on the roll of membership.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-01-03
Thn E-rrt:,;i.Eocs.

The last representative of the famous Russian family of Mc2t3chiilof died a short time ago in Baden Baden. The founder Of tho family was Prince Alex andcr DaDilovilch Mcnt3chikotf, who was the son of . stablclaan and the ap- prentice to baker. The boy attracted the attention of Gen. LcfoTt, who in troduced him to Peter the Great. Owing to his extraordinary clever ness he obtaiGcd great influence over the czar and soon advanced to the highest place in tho empire. In time he became the most important and the most feared man i1 iussIa. Tn 1727, however, he fell suddenly into dis favor and was bar;shel to Siberia, his immense fortune being confscated by the crown. lie became insane there from brooding over his fall and losses, and died in 1730. His son was restored to favor, however, and the family quickly regained it's prominence. The fortune of the last Aentschil1o1Y, run ming into the millions, will go to dis tant relative, Prince Sagarin.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-01-03
COTTON hM0 TOBACCO.
Oid-Time Prices Of Those Commodities in
 the C33th.

Il5 -Dis l.
 'We have before rs.'' says the Rich mond Journal of Commerce, sales of two bales Of cotton and tyro hogsheads of tobacco sold Gt Norfolk, Va, June 9, 1881. by James Gordon, a lifetime commission n,crclla1t of that city. The weights of the bales Of cotton were 313 and $50 pounds. Price, ca ccnts-net sales, S3L24 Weight Of the two hogs heads of tobacco, 1,3:5 and 1,41G pounds. Price, S.1.5o and S}25 per 100 pounds. Net sales of both, $68.35. The accompanying letter says: I fear you will be disappointed in the sales of the tobacco. l confess 1t seems to me low price, but assure you nothing better can be done here
 "We are not posted as to how long aftcr this leaf tobacco was sold that Norfolk continued 8 tobacco market.
 '}Fonder if a treaty was ever entered into between Norfoii, and Richmond, that the one should sell cotton and tho other tobacco without bushes $ comp2- tition. If we so conclude the treaty was like that of William Penn and the Indians, unwrittcn for i5 has been faithfully kept to the present day.
 "Thc tobacco farmer of the hour may ClcGn ray of consolation as he contemplctcs the price of tobacco in 1881 anJ compares 1t with it's value in 1895, an1 consoles h:m5elf with the knowledge that on. fathers received less than present prices
The St. Johns herald., 1895-01-03
4 JrrY CD 2 Strike.

The most remarkable case in Texas legal history was tried recently at Oakland before Justice Enclish-Mrs. Ella Halloway vs. J. II. Van Alstync, says Houston correspondent of the St. Louis Globe-DcnCcrat. The case consumed the day and was given to the jury at night. Before retiring the jury demanded that each man be paid his fifty-cent fee. The justice de- murred and ordered them to bring verdict CT they would get TO fee. The jury retired and in fifteen minutes en- tered court. They had a scaled verdict. Before turning 1t over to the justice the jury struck for their hard-earned fees. Under protest the justice gave each juror fifty cents. He opened the verdict, which read: ''Ihe jury cannot agree" This enraged the court. lie demanded the fifty cents each juror had been paid. The jury refused and the court ordered them locked up until verdict was given pro CT con. After being ou : another hour the jury reported that they were still unablc 0 agree. Judge English then demanded t3c return of the fees. The jurors refused to sur render and q fire Of two dollars and fifty cents each was assessed and their incarceration ordered. l compromise was finally reached by four Of the jury returning the fees and the ether two paying the fine of two dollars and fifty cents. The higher courts will be in ficted with the case.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-01-03
Ear.y Prejudice Against Women Doctors

Medicine as Q profession for women IS less than fifty years oll. Dr. Mary Zakrzowslia, of Boston, has recently published aa Interesting account of the struggles of the pioneers in this particular field. Harriet Hunt and Elizabeth Blackwell were stirred by the idea that an important work might be done by well-instructed medical women. The naturalization of this view resulted in complete social Ostra- cjsra. impossible to be endured by any but the strongest and most courageous women. To woman doctor ever earned living before 1860. To respectable family il Gay commonly respectable 1cicllbcorhool would let rooms to a woman physician. Even when friends gave her sho,tcTa business card or sign was rot allowed. The lack Of prac- ticai training was really the stum- oiing block and the ca2se of all this prejudice.
The St. Johns herald., 1895-01-03
THE CALIFORNIA FAIR.
Now Developed Beyond Its Pro-
 jectors' Expeditions.

Seve1ty-Fivs Esui,a.rGs Necessary tO Con- tain the Exhibits--8eaEsstGI Location Foreigners z1rciI Interested and
 Large Attendance Expected
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-28

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. The fol
lowing are the transfers during the
week.
New Portland-John II. Clark to Car
oline Ii. Clark, Sl200
Forks-Chas. S. Durgin to The Church
of Christ, $50; Chas. F. Durgin to Eta
f. Morris, $50
ghland-Micah S. Howard to Olive
Moulton, 800.
Fairfield-Calista j. Bates to Noah w.
Skillings, 500; VIM. II. Spaulding ct
ais, to &. A. Mathews, $1,000 Annie j..
Mathews to Good Will Home Assoca-
ton, $500: Geo. A. Mathews to Good
Will Home Association, $1,000; Everett
Tolman to Fairfield Building Co, 500.
Skowhegan-Harry c. Whitman to
Levinia II. Whitman, 81; Harry l..
Whitman to Isaac l.. Whitman, 81; Geo.
Roderick to Fred E. Blaisdell, 81.
Wheelock Moshier to Au-
gusta K. Moshier, 800.
Hartland-Jane NJ. Marshall to c. NJ.
Jewett, 5000.
Harmony-S. b. Willis to Alfred II.
Willis, 500; Mary f. Badger to Lister
Carr, $500.
Pttstield-Chas. +. Parks to Chas.
Baker, 500; Geraldin Noble to Chas.
Noble, 81; Chas Noble to Daniel S.
Getehell, 5000
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-28

Mr.. B. +. Messer, one of the Oldest
residents of Anaeostia flights, Washing
ing, D. c., died Wednesday, Nov. 20,
in his eighty-fourth year. Mr.. Messer
was deyotedly fond of music, and for a
number of years was the instructor of a
the "Messer Quartet by which name
the organization became widely known.
The wife of Mr. Messer died about three
years ago and the only surviving mem
bers of his family are son and daugh-
ter. He was very highly esteemed by a
large circle of friends. He formerly
lived in Skowhegan, going from here in
the sixties and held position in the
Treasury Department for about &c
Years.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-28
TOWN and VICINITY.

Attend Ordway's great bankrupt sale.
Asael Colman of Corinna, was in town
calling on old friends Monday.
Bixhy & Buck are selling bushels of
Buttermilk soap at sc per cake.
F. ale au,c 4ost Colby of
Bingham, were in town Tuesday.
Bragg & Varney do picture framing.
They have fine line of moudings.
Great bargains in gents overcoatings
aud suitings at Coburn Wooden Mills.
Geo H. Webb left home Tuesday
morning to visit his sister Mrs. Trask in
her home in Worcester. Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Snow and child of
Lewiston, Me, are visiting Mrs. Shows
parents, MIR. and Mrs. Joseph Conroy.
Thirty-tive pieces of mems heavy
neeced underwear at 20 cents, former
price 81, at Chas F. Wards. This bar
gain cannot be duplicated.
The new Congregational church at
Bingham, is to be dedicated Thursday,
December, 18th, with appropriate ser
vices afternoon nd evening.
The low prices put on the wooden
remnants at Coburn Wooden Mills, to
close them out, is a bonanza for the head
of the family who has boys to clothe.
Mr.. S. d. Sayward and his daughter,
Miss Blanche, left home Tuesday morn
ing for Woodcock, VT, to spend Thanks
giving with brother of Mr.. Sayward.
The Post office will be closed on
Thursday, Thanksgiving day, as follows:
From II A. NJ. to lis p. NJ. From 245
P. NJ. to p. NJ. and at o'clock in the
evening.
The marriage of Mr.. Walter V. Mitchell
of Skowhegan, and Miss Ella f. Merrill
of Cornville, occurred Wednesday. the
9th inst. at the home of the brides
mother in Cornville, Rev, {. V Hanson
officiating.
F. w. Allen has been chosen by the
associate members of the school board
as one of their members TO succeed. \.
w. Brainerd, Esq, who recently re-
signed, and John II. Mitchell has been
elected as secretary.
Gen. r. b. Shepherd has been in Au.
gusta, attending the meeting of the
board of trustees of the Insane Hospital
this week. The closing of the financial
year of the institution makes prolonged
sessions of the trustees necessary.
Union services are to be held in the
Bethany Baptist church Thursday even
ing with a sermon by Rev. b. c. Went
worth, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
church. a general invitation is extended
TO all citizens to attend that meeting for
public worship in accordance with the
proclamation of the National and State
executive
Teachers for the rural schools in
Skowhegan, have been elected as follows
Matte A. Davis, District No. 2, South;
Lottie Currier, No. s, South; Olive Hair
ris, No. 7, South; Mamie Clough, No. ,,
North; A. Ella Hatch, No. I, North;
Georgia Davis, Lake George; Mabel Per-
kins, No. s, North; Grace Bradley, No.
II, North Carrie Snow, No. II, North.
For Thanksgiving you can find at the
Cash Grocery Store Neufchatel pine
apple, edam, sage and plain cheese,
Malaga grapes, Malaga raisins and Lon
don layers, new figs, dates, citron,
prunes, peaches and apricots, new nuts
of all kinds, apples, oranges lemons,
kennedy's biscuits ia all varieties, white
onions, olives and fine pickles in cask and
bottles, Saratoga chips, table delicaeies of
all kinds. Everything new and fresh.
Stamped goods for Christmas at w. B.
Stewards.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-28
To Whom ii May Concern.

1t is important that all parties indebt-
ed to me should call and make satsfac-
tory settlement at once, either by cash
or satisfactory note, as after reason
able time all my accounts will be left
with lawyer, and you know what that
means. Now attend to it, as il will save
both YOU and me some money and good
deal of annoyance. E. Y. GoopmcL
Skowhegan, Me, Nov. %, 1895.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-28

Bellorini has been appointed inspect
or of an educational establishment. En-
tering upon his functions, he addressed
the pupils as follows:
Attention, young gentlemen. | will
now call over the names, but as the old
method takes too long will simplify it
thus: All those who are absent raise
their hands. Motto per Ridere.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-28
Job Printing.

The Job Printing Establishment connected
with the SOMERSET RERoarER is prepared to
do all classes of work, the richest as we'll the
most common Jobs Competent and expert
snoed workmen employed and large
stock OF paper envelopes, advertising, wed
ding and bushes cards in great variety.
orders Of dances, lis of fare, programs etc,
etc, printed in gro variety of styles on short
notice. Commero | printing specially.
orders by mail receive careful attention
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-28

The largest battle of the Cuban rebel
lion was fought at Taguasco the 10Th
instant between 10000 Spanish troops
and 800 Cubans, with a decided victory
for the Cubans. The Spaniards' loss in
killed and wounded was about 100.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-28

good stock of ladies' fascinators at
w. b. Stewards.
Don't suffer with cold when $500
buys a 30 inch fur cape at w. II. Wildes'.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-28
Skins at Patten S.
NOTICE q!

Owing to our large increase of bust
ness we were obliged to move into larg-
er quarters. You will find US hereafter
over Charles Fairbrother's stable ready
to do carriage & sleigh painting of all
kinds in the best workmanship manner
Shop formerly occupied by P. C. Jewett
2W48 Eng. +. FI.WFTI.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-28
The Man That Bought Furniture,
Window Shades and Draperies before
inspecting our New Fall Stock is
sorry now.

His neighbos (ou customers explained to him some
thing abou the unlimited variety that show in all de-
parments, they have compared goods and Prices
SAID man unhappy and his neghbors pleased than
ever with the articles sold them. Small Profits and
Future Patronage we keep in mind when selling large or
small outfits no msatements quality anyt thing
no old styles to work off, We rely the plain truth and
the lowest OF low prices fetch customers back supply
their future
Call Having and added more show
have of the best lighted arranged part of New
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-11-28

Stamped goods for Christmas at w. B.
Stewards.
Entirely new line of stamped linens
at w. II. Wildes'.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26
AN ODD WATERING TROUGH.
Whole Generations II Riddles Got Drin
Prom an Indian Mortar.

Whole Gener.tions II Riddles Got Drink
Prom an Indian Mortar.
The noise made by - Indian woman
pounding corn in a rock mortar enabled
the brave old fighter. Colonel Benjamin
Church, to secure the person Of Anna
wan, the right hand man Of King Philip.
in 1876. There is hardly a town in
cluded in the Nipmuc country but has
one or more Of these crude mills of the
red men. Grafton or Haranamisco
holds an immense one ON the borders of
Kitville, not far from the last settle
ment Of that tribe and near the battle
field ON Keith hill, where Philips men
came to grief. There were certain places
resorted to by the Indians for growing
their corn, and as far as my knowledge
extends they were usually ON the hill
sides.
Some of the small mortars have no
places, but others remain where they
were used, fixed as the enduring hills
The soapstone vessels used by the Nip
MUGS are of various sizes and have been
numerously found in Millbury and SUIT
ton. Along the streams, in clefts of rocks
and on the highest points Of land they
have been unearthed, many broken and
others in perfect condition. I have in
mind one which lies in the western part
of Millbury, weighing perhaps 80 pounds
and within 80 rods of Ramshorn stream.
All that is known of its history is that
the occupants of the farm had for gen.
erations used it as watering trough foT
hens. Worcester Gazette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26

TO THE TOMB.


p. L. Hltchen Sleeps In ChipVlanneck h
Loved % Wen.
The funeral of the late p. L. Mitch.
ell was held from his palatial home.
Second avenue and Twelfth street, al
2:S0 this afternoon. Rev. T. w. Graf
ton, of the Christian church, off,
ciating. assisted by Rev. w. S. Mar
quis. Of the Broadway Presbyterian.
The services were in accordance with
the quiet simplicity characteristic of
the life Of the deceased. They wer {
beautiful in their impressiveness.
There was no music, and after the brief
ceremony the remains were borne
hence to Chippiannock, the lovely
city of the dead, to which Mr.. Mitch
ell was devoted. and where in life
his footsteps had been SO often
turned as in his labor of love for the
hallowed place which had been indeed
Gods acre to him since he tenderly laid
away there years ago, one by whose
side he was placed today.
Floral Tributes.
The floral tributes were in great
profusion and included many lovely
designs from friends here and
abroad, the offerings of the tenants
of the Mitchell & Lynde building,
and the trustees of the Christian
church being among the most nota-
BILE. The pallbearers were: Messrs.
S. A. Lynde, c. F. Lynde, r. c.
Chamberlin, F. S. Kinney, X. T. An
derson, Paul Hamilton, Will Gest and
John Gait.
All the banks and the Rock Island
Plow works, Stove works and Car
rage works suspended this after
noon as a mark Of respect to the de-
ceased. and there was an immense
attendance at the funeral.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26

shooting tournament Febs5, 6 and z.
The officers of the club - w. ID.
Emerson, president; I. Wells
secretary, and c. K. n bis. treas
urer.
The reduced pricesE which N. &
K. are selling, together with the low
prices at which their goods are orig
inally marked, enables one to buy
clothing mighty cheap just now atm.
& KS.
The distressing and destructive
accident at the Mendoza Brewing
company's plant yesterday will create
much regret in Rock Island. Man
aeer Pells stated this morning that he
did not know how far it would affect
business here.
II. d. Mack and H. c. Cleveland
were obliged to sleep in Moline last
night. They boarded the st. Louis
express at Galesburg. and would have
reached here at 7:30 if everything
went smoothly. They stayed with
the train. which arrived here about
5 O'Clock this morning.
1t takes a skilled machinist of ex-
perience to repair a sewing machine
satisfactorily. Many a machines is
ruined by incompetent agents and
others. Take your machine to
Charles Fiebig. the locksmith, who
will repair them as good IS new and
fully guarantee his work.
The Amateur Musical club will
give its regular monthly recital
Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock, at
Carse's hall, which has been engaged
permanently, instead of the Standard
rooms. A Steinway grand piano has
been purchased and will be placed in
the new headquarters by Tuesday.
A night school in business, short
hand and typewriting will be organ
lied at the Augustana Business col
lege next Thursday evening. A
night school in fine art and drawing
will be organized at the same insti-
tuition next Monday evening under
the supervision of Miss Munroe, the
art teacher. Glasses will meet on
Monday and Thursday evenings.
Observer Walz's report for the
month of February for a period Of %
years places the mean normal tenn
perature at %; the warmest February
having been that of 1882 with an
average of SO; the lowest that Of
1875 with an average Of 10. The
highest temperature during any Feb
ruary was 67 on the 18th, 1882, the
l.. q Ill III,
A poor sewing machine needle is
dear at any price, and is liable to
ruin the machine, but as some peo-
pie want them, you can have the b.
gus finger needle at the rate of five
for a nickel. They are cheap. Gen.
uine machine needles for all machines
warranted the best, 25 cents a dozen.
The best oil shuttles, aud parts for
all sewing machines always on hand.
Charles Fiebig, the locksmith,
Third avenue, near Market square.
Prof. Otto's juvenile orchestra,
which the other evening gave a mu-
sicale at the residence Of MIR. and
Mrs. A. Mosenfelder, is composed of
Gable Mosenfelder and Myra Bear,
first violin; Harry Smythe. second
violin, Allie Simon, first piccolo; ST.
mon Mosenfelder. second piccolo;
James Smythe. third piccolo; Morris
Simon and Matte Jones, third vio-
lin; Fannie Smythe, cornet; Keith
Collins and Blanche Mosenfelder, pi-
ano. All were delighted with the
choice musical program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26
Notice..

After Feb. 1, 1895. the members of
this association will not give figures
on plumbing, gas-fitting or connec-
tons to sewers to any building con-
tractor. Contracts for the above
work will be made only with the
owner or his agent.
TwIN-CITY MASTER PLUMBERS AssO-
CATION.
T. B. DAVIS, President.
DAN HARTwELL, Secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26
Oh! My Back.

A good many tired men and women
could get rid of that pain in their
back if they would try Parks Sire
Cure for the Liver and Kidneys.
The trouble is usually there, and
Parks Sure Cure reaches and cures it..
Sold by Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26
Coal Market,


AOdeFn W OOdm0h, Attentt00!
All members of camps %, $50,
and 1850 are requested to meet at
A. o. q. w. hall tonight at ESQ to
take action regarding suffering
neighbors in Nebraska. By order Of
committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26
Oh. Yea!

We keep Parks Cough Syrup and
we tell everyone it is the best cough
cure we sell. Everybody likes it and
we sell it on a guarantee. Try it for
your cold. Sold by Hartz & Ulle-
never.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26

Fair and growing colder today
fair and considerably colder Sunday;
brisk westerly winds. Today's tenn
perature, 6 above.
F. j. WALL, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26
Tax Collacfoc,a Notice

The taxes for 1894 are now due and
payable at the county treasurer's Of
flee in the court house. Tax payers
should bring last years tax receipts
and avoid delay in searching for
descriptions. j. D. FREED,
Township Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26

The ARGUS delivered every ever
ing at your door at 10c week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26
You can save

Six cents a can by using the
new HOrsfOrd's Baking
Powder, because it requires
less quantity than any other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-01-26

The Argos, only 10c . week.