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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13

BY an act of Congress of 1891, the post
into contracts for not less than five
years or more than ten, with American
citizens, for carrying the mails on Amer
lean steamships at certain fixed rates of
compensation. The conditions are that
the vessels shall be built in this country
and owned and oflicered by American
tain conditions of construction and
speed, and shall be built with particular
reference to their ready conversion into
naval cruisers at the need of the govern
ment. As the first fruits of this act an
American line of four steamships has
been established, all of the first class,
ports. These are the New York and
the Pars-which were foreign built, but
had their registers changed by special
act of Congress as starter for the new
enterprise-the st. Louis and and the
St. Paul, the latter of which has been
launched, but is not yet ready for bust
ness. When all are at work they will
constitute a line of steamships second
to none sailing under the flag of any
foreign nation. The St. Louis has Just
left New York on her first voyage to
Europe which is an event of more than
usual interest. She is one of the largest
and most finely appointed vessels in the
world There are but two ailoat that
excel her in size-the British Campania
and Lucania-and it is confidently ex-
pected that she will excel them inspeed
Furthermore from keel to topmast she
is of American design, material and CON
struction, and she is manned and officer
ed by Americans. She marks the be-
ginning Ola new era in the American
marine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13
4 Wedding Anniversary.

One of the largest and most enjoyable
social gatherings for which this vicinity
is noted, occurred at the pleasant home
of Bro. and Sister Albert F.. Jewrtt.
worthy members Of SkoWhegan Grange.
last Saturday evening ON the fifteenth
anniversary Of their marriage.
For some time it had been whispered
both outside aud inside of the Grange
that it would be novel affair if, I'M
known TO Bro. and Sister Jewett, the
large circle of friends could manage to
roll up to their door AID take them by
surprise. Ii was 50 intended but rumor
went before and apprised them OF the
coming. But never mind, when the tWo
hundred guests began To make their in
dividual appearance each and all found a
glad welcome awaiting them. In the
early evening hour all that could posi-
bly, be accommodated by standing room
gathered near a table loaded with pre-
SCENTS and We're called to order 10y Bro.
Grange; Bro. : T. Emerson in behalf Of
the Grange. relatives and friends, pre-.
,ented lie substantial tokens of friend
ship and good will. Bro. ,IeNett in fitting
terms accepted the same in the spirit
that they We're given. After these cX-
ereises, ice cream. cake, fruit and coffee
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13
SeWall Sat On.

The editor of the Eastern Argus of
Portland, Me-, sent the following state
ment to the Mail aud Express;
Portland, June Z.
Arthur Sewall the Democratic nation
al committeeman from Maine, does not
represent the sentiment Of the DcmOcra-
cy of this state in his approval of the act
ion of the Illinois free silver convention.
There are silver Democrats in Maine,
and they are not despicable in point of
numbers, but the great majority of the
party stands by Cleveland admims;ra-
ton on this question, aud holds that free
silver coinage is unWise unless under
taken by international agreement. Most
of the silver men in Maine belong to the
Populist party, though some are to be
found in both the Democratic and Re
public ranks.
Mr.. Sewall's utterances have very little
significance TO anybody but himself, Its
a long time since he voiced the sentiments
of the Maine Democracy. He is not in
sympathy with them on tie tariff ques-
tion or currency question or the free
ship question. Not II Democratic paper
in Maine upholds the silver heresy.
Editor of the Argus.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13

Waterville Cor. kennehec journal -
George Otis smith of Skowhegan. has
just been awarded the university fellow
sh'p IN geology AT Johns Hopkins nj
vcrsity, Baltimore. Md, Mr.. Smith is a
Colby boy, class of 80, and hiss been two
years at Johns Hopkins. Three Colby
students who fitted for geological
course in that celebrated institution
under Prof. William :. Bayley, have re-
ceiyed honors there: Francis =, King of
Portland, class of 90; Edward b.
Mathews of Brookine, Mass, 81; and
George o. Smith of Skowhegan, 93.
The former was awarded the scholar
ship in geology and the two latter were
each awarded both scholarship and fell
lowship in geology, Prof, kayley may
well feel high degree of satisfaction at
this evidence of thorough work in his de
partment, and Colby is indeed fortunate
In having this chair filled by SO able a
man.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13
Somerset Pick pS.

simon Merrill has been elected treas
urcr aud taken lis place in the Fairfield
Savings Bank.
The Volunteer Good VIII club of
Portland, gave a concert "Wednesday
evening last, which netted 800.
Hon. D, d. Stewart and wife of 81.
Adams, who have passed the winter in
California returned home Wednesday.
The conference of the Somerset Go.
Cong'l churches will be held in the
Dinsmore memorial church. y. Arson,
June II and l.. commencing at p. m.
A part OF the pupils in the musical
course at the Maine Central Institute
gave fine piano recital at the Institute
chapel last Wednesday evening to a
good house.
The laying of the corner stone of the
new mill at Fairfield, has been post
poued from Saturday night till later. as
the work could not be brought to the
desired point at that time,
Loren feathers of St Adams, who
tried to commit suicide several weeks
ago by cutting his throat, died last
week His death was not from the in
juries received, but from natural causes
Frank Hutchinson of starks. was
fatally injured at Oakland, Tuesday,
while attempting to board freight car.
An arm and both legs were crushed, He
was taken to the Lewiston hospital where
he died. An inquest was held Thurs
day, the verdict being that his death
was through no fault of the trainmen.
Bryant y Woodruff, the entcrpriSing
Pittsiield manufacturers, make a spec
ialty of house finish, doors, sash and
blinds. They have contracts to fill for
about thirty houses in Maine and also
the new MeGilieuddy Block in Lewis
ton. TheiI work goes likewise beyond
the limits Of the state, they having large
orders from South Lawrence, Mass,
and also from South Boston, McsSrs.
Bryant Il Woodruff employ at present
twelve men and contemplate increasing
the power at their mill.
The ire eXtinguisher, recently pro-
vided for the Good VIII homes by the
Golden Rule Club of Brunswick, came
into use Saturday afternoon Of last week.
\ fire had been started IN the old brick
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13

There is more than suspicion in
England that the position taken by the
Sublime Porte relative to reforms in Ar
menia is due to an understanding that
Turkey will have the indirect, if not the
direct support of Russia. Russia already
has the reputation Of countenancing the
worst of cruelties in her own domain
and this step will not make her stand
any higher, to say the least, in the opin-
ion of civilized nations.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13

family has always found the very best
results follow il, USE; that he would not
Dykeman Druggist, Catskill. y. y, says
that Or. Kings New Discovery is un.
doubtedly the best Cough remedy; that
he has used il in his family for eight
years. and it has never failed to do all
that is claimed for it. Why not try a
remedy "a long tried and tested. Trial
bottles free At L. I. Patterns Drug store.
Regular size 5oe. and Sl.0O.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13
Weak
Stomach

Should not be abused, even
if the disturber IS called a
medicine. Many men and
women, and often children,
dread taking medicine, 50
much needed at this season
Of the year, q because it up
sets my stomach Mrs. II.
K. BROWN, a. Harvard
ST. CHELSEA, felt, as is
natural to al, that the sys-
TEN at times
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13

Mature years do not prevent women
from learning to ride the bicycle Miss
Francis Willard has set the example and
the Rev, Phebe \. IIanaford, who has
left her first youth some distance behind
her, is praetieing with the wheel.
Madame Hanna korany of syria is also
taking lessons. II is very evident that
the older women Of the nineteenth CEN
tury do not intend to be outdone 10y the
YOunger.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13
Richard Olney accepts the office of

Richard Oney accepts the office of
Secretary of State and has entered upon
the arduous duties OF the place. He has
lots of business awaiting him and null
titude of intricate questions to be attend
ed to at an early day. The State depart
ment requires men of transcendcnt abili-
ty TO run it successfully.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13

The Maine Central Railroad company
at a meeting of Directors held the 9Th
inst, voted to restore one-half of the 10
per cent reduction made Il year ago in
the wages of all employees This is a
fair thing to do and we hope the other ,
per cent will come before many months.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13

In Utah there are reported to he but
5000 Evangelical Protestant Christians
to face and meet the $4,000 of the
Mormon church. While polygamy
seems to have been eladicated Nor
monism as a religious system still domi-
nafps
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13

"The republic relies upon the intell-
gent strength and responsibility of each
citizen, and, most of all, upor the power
of truth. l doff my hat to every bare
foot boy meet. do not know what
possibilities may he buttoned up in his
ragged Jacket. The children of today
will be the architects of our country 5
destiny. j. \. Garfield.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13

\ Richmond's Island eoastiug captain
sailed alongside a deer swimming out to
sea last week, at least the captain says
the deer was swimming out to sea, and
so he took the animal aboard after a
hard struggle. The game warden thinks
that As the captain "rescued" the deer in
salt water the state has 10 jurisdiction
over the animal and if So that the case
would come within tho duties of the sea-
shore fish commissioner. TIM Well
Cap'u Jordan has got nine points of the
law in the person OF sail deer, hand
some Zoe about two years old.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13

President Cleveland is invited by the
city of Portland to attend the New Eng
land Fair to be held in that city. 1t is
stated that there is a strong probability
of his accepting the invitation as he
would be at Gray Gables at the time
and could easily make the trip.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13
Illinois Democracy for a Silver
Basis

The Illinois democratic convention,
called by Coy. Altgeld ii springfield GA
Wednesday. declared for the immediate
free and unlimited coinage OF silver at Is
to ] by this country alone u democratic
policy; and the speeches made by Bryan
and other free silver leaders attacked
President Cleveland's money views. \
resolution was adopted requesting the
national democratic committee to i'm
mediately call democratic national con
vention to declare for free silver at lG To
l.
Members of the national democratic
committee from the several states were
at once telegraphed to by Altgcld and
his fellow silver workers, to take action;
and responses have begun to come in
from various parts OF the country,
Among the expressions of opinion from
national democratic committee men. are
kilograms from the Utah member, say
ing that he is for international bmetal-
lism aud not in favor Of the lG TO |
scheme. which would make this country
silver monometallic country; and from
Arthur Sewell, Esq, OF Bath, member
of the national democratic committee for
Maine. fayoring the Is 10 | plan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13

The Kentucky Republican State con-
vention held last week take advanced
ground in favor of sound money and
propose To make this the issue of the
campaign.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13

The newest hing in wheat statistic, 3,
"A decrease Of over l1.ooo0oa bushels I'm
the available stock in the uitcd States
and Canada during May with an increase
of over 4,o00,ooo bushels in and a0oat
for Europe. Last year we reduced the
stocks 100000 bushels in May, and
Europe's available supply practically
stood still.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13

Not Beyond 1t But Directly AT 1t.

When you have eNaaincd stock you wi have doz
for congraulating yourself finding such ag
gregaon OF opportunities. This the Of coed din
and general sprucing up Don't eonine yourself
the tailor and dressmaker but give Your house dress
we'll Oar stock fine enough to make castle OF joy
OF every house in Somerset County and low enough in
price to be within the reach OF all oar citizens
Don't ni hlfot lie pleasure Of ue 2e# 5ae nov" We
q
Q a de- ~ n > .
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13

solomon in all his glory was not arrayeG
like one Of these TO whom do you e. Idc''
"The society actress OF the day"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13

Three cakes good toilet soap for Zoe at
Simpsons Corner Dug Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13

Matsukita Perfume is one of the latest
and most lasting, 70 be found only at
Simpsons Corner Drug Store
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-06-13
FROG UNTIL CURED!

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lnde Xten lrrah
o tim u MOI Io hal Diseases % ennicl H
II al ny " ale durable are
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will . consulting
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-27
kEYSTONETTES.

Mine cars at Locust Gap crushed lifcless
Elijah Narmall.
Fire did $1,000 worth of damage TO VIII
son college at Chambersburg.
All the old liquor licenses in Monroe
county-siNty-three in number-have been
renewed,
The Reading Iron company's works at
Reading are now running fun handed with
1000 men.
Judge Scott has put his foot upon the
transferring of liquor licenses in North
ampton county.
Ex-Counciman Hugh Mccullough, of
Dubois, has been made receiver of the de-
funCt Dubois bank.
Pneumonia and grip killed six people at
Pottsvillc ON Sunday, making the biggest
death rate for two years.
Projected trolley railways near Read
ing win he abandoned owing To supreme
court no domain decision,
Proceedings by Lancaster county to re-
cover $4,000 from Lancaster city will hc
begun Immediately at Lebanon,
Street railway employees at West Ches-
ter loudly complain because they have not
been paid for nearly two months.
1t is said the attorney general has given
the governor an opinion to the effect that
Recorder Curley cannot be removed.
Robert Loves house near West Ches-
ter was struck by lightning, every window
pane broken and every occupant hurt, one
seriously,
Governor Hastings has appointed and
the senate confirmed Chester \, Stcbbms,
of Coudcrsport, TO be associate Judge of
Potter county.
The death sentence of Antonio RizZutti,
the dementcd Schuyikill county murderer,
was committed to life Imprisonment Ivy
the board OF pnrdons.
William Creagcr, of Susquehanna coun.
ty, and Robert Smith, of Wayne, have
been appointed jantors OF the house COM
mtttee rooms ut Harrisburg.
The value of the proposed Improvement
of the channel of the Delaware river and
the need of the grant of $500, 900 to carry on
the work. were presented to the members
of the Legislature last night by n delega-
ton of prominent citizens of Philadelphia.
William r. Boyer, of Lancaster. counsel
for the county of Lancaster In It's suit for
S75, ,6Si.& against the city of Lancaster, has
secured from Judge Ehrgood mandamus
execution on his judgment against the
city. 1t now remains for the sheriif TO
put In his work "and do the rest"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-27
DAVIS Is NURSING A BOOM.
Would Like to lie President or Secretary
of State.

st. Paul, March 26.-"Cushman X.
Davis for president" That will be the
rallying cry of the Minnesota delga-
ton in the next Republican national
convention. Congressman Tawney,
Heatwole and McClcary are already
working on his behalf. The biggest
card that will be played on behalf of
Davis Is his famous telegram to the
Duluth labor labor leader at the time
of the Chicago strike. This will be
backed up by his speech in the senate
sustaining the acton of the president
in the same manner.
The Minnesota senator's ambition,
failing the presidency. is not to preside
In the senate. Davis has one ambi-
ton, and that is to he secretary of
state, For years his studies have been
seriously directed to preparation for
the day when his ambition may be
realized.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-27
Mr. O'Mnlley's Amendment.
THE HOUSE AT WORK.
Quay County Measure Made General.
Passes Second Reading.

Harrisburg. Pa. March 26.-The
house met at 10 O'Clock this morning.
Mr. Phillips, Of Chester offered the fol-
lowing resolution:
That It is due and proper to the self-re-
spect OF the members of the Pennsylvania
legislature to protest against the disgrace
ful and ungentlemanly conduct of certain
persons, to us unknown, while upon city
zee boat No. g. on March %. and that upon
any future occasion Of a similar nature we
demand that we shall, as invited guests.
he protected from Insult and the boorish
conduct of others.
Mr.. Smith. of Philadelphia, objected
10 the consideration of the resolution
and II was Withdrawn. The alleged
misconduct occurred during the cere-
monies incident to the attempted
launching of the steamer ST. Paul, at
Philadelphia.
The vote by which the Gould bill to
provide for the relief and employment
of the poor was defeated last week, was
reconsidered. Pending consideration Of
the measure the judicial apportlonment
bill came up on special order, and after
several attempts to amend, passed fin-
ally-yeas, 13l; nays, "a. The bin to in
crease the salary of the superintend-
ent of public printing was defeated on
second reading-yeas, Sc; nays, Co.
Quay County Passes Second Reading.
The bill creating the county OF
"Quay" out OF portions of Luzerne and
Schuylkill counties was amended on
second reading In a very important
particular. Mr.. Staples, OF Luzerne,
offered an amendment, which was
agreed to, providing that a new county
may be established, In the manner here
in provided, In every district in this
commonwealth containing not less than
10000 inhabitants and an area of not
less than 400 square miles. and no line
of which shall pass within less than ten
miles Of the county seat OF any county
proposed TO be divided; provided, that
no new county shall be established
which shall reduce any county In area
or population below the limits specified
by the constitution; and provided fur
ther, that no new county shall be
formed In any district unless n board
consisting of the governor secretary
OF the commonwealth, auditor general
state treasurer and secretary OF in
ternal affairs, or majority thereof
shall approve the application therefore
and upon consideration thereof find
that the creation of such proposed new
county will permanently subserve the
public welfare and convenience Of the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-27
DIES OF STARVATION.
Wolf Inyades the Home OF One Victim of
the Great Strike.

Greensburg, March 2G.--A sad story
of destitutiOn and death comes to Uu-
name Agent Kline from Tarr. a mining
town on the Southwest railroad. James
Quarrels with his wife and five children
located there during the strike. The
money he earned was not sufficient to
provide food for his wife and children.
Quarrels did not tell his neighbor of
his destitution, until his wife became III
"a week ago. She grew worse and died,
and It Is told that her death was caused
by starvation. for the little bits of food
gathered In was first given to the little
ones.
The agent found the children in
most deplorable condition. almost
starved and naked.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-03-27

district to be included therein, and tend
to largely promote and advance them.
Provided. further, that in the construc-
ton of any such new county no county
from which 1t is formed, OF partly
formed, shall be reduced in population
below $1,000 inhabitants, ascertained by
the last preceding decennial census.
The bill was discussed at some length
and passed second reading as amended.
Consideration of the Gould poor sys-
TEN bill was resumed. and II fell on
final passage-yeas, IS: nays, 81. The bill
TO establish a separate orphans court
for Schuylkill county passed finally
yeas, l2l; nays. 26. The house adjourned
until p. m
The Afternoon Session.
When the house had reassembled at
5 o'clock. BY unanimous consent bills
were read in place as follows:
Mr.. Mcdonald, llegheny-Constitutln
eight hours Il days work for mechanics,
women and laborers In the employ of the
state or any municipality and providing
that such persons shall receive not less
than the prevailing rate of wages in the re-
spectiyc trades and callings. State or
act shall be guilty OF malfeasance in office
and liable to suspension. State or munic-
ipal contractors who violate the act shall
be fined not less than 500 nor exceeding
81 900 and forfeit his contract.
Mr. Pascoe. Lohigh-To validate the
charter of the Crane Iron company, of
Catasauqua.
These bills passed finally;
Defining the powers OF city assessors
in cities Of the third class; repeating the
act authorizing county commissioners to
rebuild bridges that may have been de-
stroyed by ice; authorizing the erection of
work houses in the several counties; 10
regulate the food supplies of the charit-
able institutions; providing for the dives
titure OF liens of taxes levied or assessed
against lands sold at judicial sales and for
the payment Of the same out OF the pro-
Ceeds of such sales; to provide for the
support of the INDECENT insane in certain
counties or cities OF this commonwealth;
authorizing appeals to be taken in equity
cases OF account when the liability to ac-
count is In issue from the preliminary or
der or decree OF court requiring an ac-
count: TO prevent the interference of un-
authorized persons with the electrical
conductors and electrical appliances and
y
companies; To regulate the establishment,
classification and maintenance of high
schools, the distribution OF appropriations
in aid Of high schools and the employment
of teachers in high schools receiving state
aid; relating 10 husband and wife who are
the parents of minor children. enlarglng
and extending the power. control and 1u-
thority OF the mother over their minor
children under certain circumstances; to
define who shall be responsible for the
maintenance of parents placed in hos
pitfalls for the insane by courts and judges
in the different counties of this common
wealth providing that the right of action
for injury wrOngfully done 10 the person
shall survive against the personal repre-
sentative of the wrongdoer and limiting
the time within which suit for such injury
must be brought; TO prohibit the giving
and raising a false alarm of fire in the
commonwealth of Pennsylvania.