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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

BE sure and see our new line of slip.
pers before buying for Christmas.
GARDNER & BARNARD.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

Puffs and puff boxes at SIMPSONS, an
acceptable Christmas gift to any lady.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

A large assortment of hair brushe
aud combs at Simpsons.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12
". B. Stewards Story
Jackets ;Capes
We have few Left and have made Low Prices TO
Close them a

Close them
Only Cloth Capes left to be closed at $500 have
been 5000, 100 and 500
Plush capes Thibet Trimmed $50, former price
I$1IOo
Plush Cape Tribet Trimmed 5000, former price
ISI2.5o
Coney Capes $500 former price $500
Sheared Coney Capes $500 former price, $1,000.
Astrachan Capes 500 former price $1,000.
II Remember these all New Goods Season,
You need Jacket Cape it will pay you
look Stock
The evening times., 1895-09-30
NOT GOOD AMERICANS.

One of the strange sequences of the inter
national yacht racing of the last month, out
of which America came with flying colors
and two prize cups. is the ordering OF
yachts by three wealthy alleged Americans
from the very builder who is responsible
for several yachts of British ownership
which have been defeated in contests for
the Queens cup.
Eugene Higgins and Robert Goelet, of
New York, and Anthony j. Drexel, of
Philadelphia, have given orders to Watson,
the British designer, for costly vessels,
which will be built upon the Clyde. On
the other hand. Sir Arthur Paget, of the
British Legation at Washington, recogniz-
ing evidently the superiority Of American
sailing craft, has given an order for mag
nificent yacht to the Hcrreshoffs, at Provi-
dence, builders of the Defender and other
fast ones.
This is q reversal of the usual order Of
things, which Is hard to explain, except
upon the theory that Englishmen are be-
coming more American and Americans
more English in sentiment as the years fly
Another explanation is that Arthur Paget
is convinced by observation that the finest
and fastest yachts are designed by Ameri-
cans, and invests money accordingly, and
that Goelet, Higgins and Drexel go to Wat
son simply because he is English. and has
built yachts for royalty and nobility.
Sir Arthur Paget's unfortunate shrewd-
ness is certainly more admirable than the
unpatriotic snobbery, or stupidity, or both,
of the alleged Americans.
The evening times., 1895-09-30
KENTUCKY DEMOCRATS IN TROU-
BILE.

One of the remarkable phases of the fierce
campaign that is being waged by political
parties and factions in Kentucky is the
resurrection of W. c. P. Breckjnridge, as
one who is necessary for the salvation OF
the Democrats.
For reason, which it is not necessary to
enumerate or diagram, Mr.. Hreckinridge
was retired from public life as one who
had served his country not too WELL but too
long. He was man of much sanctity, but
doubtless in the dying days of his official
life felt a sympathy with the late lamented
Cardinal Wolsey, which he had never felt
before in regard to the proportion of service
he had given to his God and to his people.
That Mr.. Breckinridge should have fallen
with q dull thud" in Kentucky politics,
and now be advertised that he mounts the
stump to save the Democracy" and that
Ibis party calls and be answers the
summons" as per the dead wall adver-
tisements, suggests terrible straits for
the Bourbons of Kentucky, whichmust beget
them the sympathy of the whole people,
regardless of party.
But when such desperate methods are
necessary they will generally be regarded
as very ominous of defeat.
The evening times., 1895-09-30

little duchy was 1904. OF which appli-
cants. I,7O1 secured work. The offers Of
employment from 3,626 employers were
4.758, and the number of workmen en-
pioyed through such offers was 4, ,427.
These offers and acceptauces Will be
better understood when It is explained that
the ducal government, which instituted the
exchange, makes every postoffice branch
in which lists of applicants for employment
or for workmen are posted. In 62 bureaux
OF the postalservice, In 1O1 railway ystations.
in 2, $50 hotels and other public houses, the
lists are placed and revised daily. Postal
cards have been prepared especially for
the convenience of employers and workmen
who cannot conveniently make application
in person. OF course, the Bourse does not
assume responsibility except for accept
ance, transmission and posting Of applica-
tions and offers, and these services are
rendered gratuitiously.
The Bourse at Nantes is not government
or municipal affair, but is conducted by
persons especially interested In labor mat
ters. A registry fee of 10 cents Is imposed,
and 10 cents more is charged when an
applicant secures employment. The bureau u
advertises applications in the public press
and yet more than pays the expenses Of
operating. The scheme originated with the
workmen, who take great pride In the fact
that very few who are recommended by the
Boursc are ever dismissed for inefficlcncy
OF any kind.
or the two, the plan adopted by the grand
ducal government of Luxembourg appears to
be the more thorough and logical, but both
enbody suggestions which should be very
Instructive to all who are interested In
labor affairs in America.
The evening times., 1895-09-30
Bits From Britain.

England's wheat area was diminished by
$4,000 acres, or over 26 per cent, last
year, while at the same time the number of
pigs was increased half a million, or 81 per
cent. 1t is evident that the country cannot
profitably produce its own breadstuffs, but
no reason has yet been found for the turn
toward pork;
Sir Henry Irving has received his arms
from the Heraids' College. The shield is
sable with four swans argent, and a laurel
wreath or in the center.
In spite of the professions that England is
trying to keep liquor out of Africa. the
value of spirits imported into the Niger pro-
tectorate alone rose from $3.50, 900 in
1893 to 81, Il &c, 900 in 1894, the duties i'm
posed on liquor forming 95 per cent Of the
revenues from customs
Cheshire cheese threatens to become a
thing of the past. For four years the price
has been steadily failing and is now half
what it was In 1891. Dealers tell the farm
ers that the change is likely to be perma-
nent and advise them to turn to butter
making.
The evening times., 1895-09-30

Yea. they even meet and drink to the
health OF each others navy. Still Joua :
than's little sister is dragged about in
chain They are friends. Well II you
call that friendship, the point from which
you look at Is very different from mine.
pattern of his coat, or the shape of his
buttons. Demand Immediately through
your executive by cable that she shall
not be dragged through the country in
chains pending the present inquiry. De-
mand full and impartial justice. firmly
and you Will get 1T. Yours respectfully
FRANK RICHARDS.
Park place. st. James, London, w.
The evening times., 1895-09-30

b,el : "a. =. III the same result, ard Mrs.
Nayor- r,iIis.;..5 III r;SCn Think, Ameri-
49,, -. ~ IC@inS % yo.:r young de-,
sC.-tc ~. IsGei,t .s.aDtfywoinan to be
st-t t., .rs,i ti. cttcr W T:d during the
cusnia- to.si Gays asd ccicer nights
yoI wo.ien who ane cha ined with
Ehu.1f i;.i.naci,.s. OF Chains anointed by
priest. you can behold the stars OF
heaven: you can gaze upon the bright
sun ard the green fieitis: bat here your
sister must look upon the hare stone walls
of an English dungeon. Because OF this
injustice do Jo.athaA's and John Bulls
executive ministers speak plainly on the
subject? Why, no. They consort together.
The evening times., 1895-09-30
OSTRICH fPs--FLOWERs -BLACKBlRDS- HOSE
50 Box Suits SIS. 9S.

birds, sold throughout city at IS.
Opening days at.....-....-.llc.
fOc Handkerchiefs, Sc.
50 doz. ladies' and Misses white
Handkerchiefs, colored border.
Special bargain, at.........3c.
25c Ladies' Hose, 14c.
Is doz. Ladies' Black Hose,
spliced heels and toes-fu1l regu-
lar made-Hermsdorf dye, ''open-
ing price e.................-l4c.
The evening times., 1895-09-30
Mrs. MAVERICK in Chains.

Editor Times Women prison ers are
taken in chains through the streets of OIL.
cities The other da women W werein chains
on the platform of the Midland Railway
Central station depot i'll Manchester They
were chained together with heavy stessl
chains and with nanacles upon their limbs
as do the Arabs with the Africa slaves.
England Is a conservative nation IL con-
servatismis SYNONYMOUS OF ofbarharism.
The British government is removing the
women prisoners from Woking convict gaol
to Aylesbury and they will drag your
admittedly Innocent young cOuntrywDnan
through tha ntreafa In chains: yea. even N.
The evening times., 1895-09-30
after the executive minister has stated.

after the executive minister has stated,
in his place in the House OF aria nent.
that he was about to investigate the case
because so many persons believed miscar-
riage of justice had taken place.
Americans, what are you DONG. Do yCu
merely ask your minister in LosltIon to pro-
test? Why DO you not put fcrth yoIr voice
To Lord Salisbury as he himself does to the
Sultan OF the Turks? What a farce for
England to make such q ciia ritlbe tiiHpia y
regarding the Armenian yiCttslTs. and at tie
same time wrongfully and Illegally detain
an innocent American woman foY Elore than
six years in o Prltisli conysct prison. A
nsahiic Investigation has been asked for, but
The evening times., 1895-09-30
STAR STILL LOSING.
Times Steadily Gaining Circulation.
Can't Fool the Public.


Notwithstanding the liberal distribution
of sample copies by the Star last week its
circulation fell Off 1,414. Week before
last its aggregate circulation was 17O,477,
and according TO its statement published
Saturday it's circulation was only l69,O63.
The bona fide circulation of The Times
last week was 216,025, which was 46, ,962
copies in excess of the Star and gain OF
1850 over The Times circulation Of the
previous week.
destinations and inuendos will not change
figures or facts. An examination OF The
Times circulation books will show that it
has by several thousands the largest daily
and Sunday circulation in the city, and that
every copy goes to bona fide readers and
purchasers.
The Times compelled the startow owithdraw
one of its misleading statements In regard to
circulation and will in time cause.it to cease
publishing certain others.
The evening times., 1895-09-30
.heexecutsvedecinetopermitanypubs publicity

The present lord chief Justice OF England,
the greatest ana most popular judge OF tit.
-nnetecnib ceasury, Fetcaer Mculton,
O. c. the ,r, attest scie,.tific and ana yticai
the Craatest CRIMINAL lawyer OF the day,
have each stated t.iat there are many mat
ters connected with and incidental to the
case which call for the grave consideration
executive refuses to grant such petition.
What confidence can be placed in a
private inquiry held in the recesses of
the ..star chamber" Two have already
The evening times., 1895-09-30

Subscribers to 1.-THE Times" will
confer favor by promptly reporting
any discourtesy OF collectors. OF neg.
Iect Of duty on the part of carriers.
Com mplnints either by mail or in per.
son will receive prompt attention.
The Morning Edition should be de.
hvered to all parts Of the city by o:3O
o'clock a. M, including Sunday. The
Evening Edition should be. In the
hands of subscribers not later than
$50 y. IN.
The evening times., 1895-09-30

he would naturally have used it in gathering
in the Arctic explorations persimmons.
The evening times., 1895-09-30
Total

iOthi - 4 psp-o
/ solemnly swear that the above is a cor
iect statement of the daily circulation of
THE WASHINGTON TIMES for the week
ending September 20, 1895, and that all
the copies were actually sold or mailed
to bona fide purchasers or subscribers;
also, that none of them were returned or
remain in the office undeliyered.
j. MILTON YOUNG, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
30th day of September, A. ID. 1895.
ERNEST G. THOMPSON,
Notary Public.
The evening times., 1895-09-30

Heretofore the business side of religion
has been restricted TO building churches,
to establishing moral garbage plants for
the publication of municipal governments.
The evening times., 1895-09-30
LABOR EXCHANGES IN EURoPl

LABOR EXCHANGES IN EUROPE.
to the. State Department are one from
Luxemburg and one from Nantes, briefly
outlining the work of the Labor Exchange,
or "Bourse du Travail" !" in each place. Not
only il the information interesting, but it
shows how far some European states and
provinces are outstripping the United States
in providing means for relieving the public
atlarge of the burden of caring for enforced
idlers by charitable methods.
The Luxemburg excb ange has been estab-
hshed for about three years. In that time
the number of applications presented in the
The evening times., 1895-09-30

perfect ParIS1an
effects in the
n e W e S t and
swellest styles
of trimmed hats,
EXQUISITE E E
TRIM MI n G S
OF imported flow
ers, Plunes, All
grettes, black
velvet Rhine
stone, Steel and
Jet effect
EVERY shane
The evening times., 1895-09-30

II the British matrons could raise mil
lions, as well as pretty girls. there would
be less cause for envy at the way the
dukes and lords come to America for rich
wives.
The evening times., 1895-09-30

The New York Democrats will meet
on the other side of the world if they
keep on getting together in the way they
inaugurated at the Syracuse convention.
The evening times., 1895-09-30

The election of the Sultan to an hon
orary membership OF the Russian Geograph-
ical Society is a step tow ard Incorporating
Turkey in the map of Russia.
The evening times., 1895-09-30

Baltimore seems to be the home run city
for the league penpant.
The evening times., 1895-09-30
SAILORS AND WALKING HATS.
81 and $l.25 Values at 67c.

These are excep-
tionally gr an d
souvenir" val
ues. Qualities and
styles are perfect,
while the prices
are indeed "Souve-
mir prices, made
only for our great
The evening times., 1895-09-30

There seems to be a thorn connected
with the Rose yachting challenge, and 1t
is making the English yachtsman a little
sore.
The evening times., 1895-09-30
25c Ostrich Tips,0c,
$40 Plush Cspes, Sc. 90.

25c Ostrich Tips,9c.
Is doz. Black Ostrich Half Plume
Prince of Wales curl, single
plumes, S and 6 inches long,
''Souvenir" price &c.
25c Roses (Silk and Velvet), lOc.
3 in a bunch, with buds all
shades, including ''Nacre" effects
imported to sell at 25c, at lOc.
25c Blackhirds at lie.
so doz. imported large Black
The evening times., 1895-09-30

so dozen
White and
D T a b Cor
sets, f u11
boned, extra
1ongwaists,
all makes
and S iz e s
that S oil d
for 75c.
"Opening
Souvenir"
price,
49c.
The evening times., 1895-09-30
WHY NOT EAT FISH?

When the corrupt empire ofLouis ". was
IN its last throes of dissolution, just preced-
ing the revolutionary outbreak, some one
remarked to Marie Antoinette that the
people were starving for want of bread.
The royal lady wittily replied: why do
they not eat cake?"
This incident recalls the argument OF one
OF the stock economical teachers of the
colleges, who has been recently attempt
ing TO show that it is not necessary for any
to starve now where general and State gov
ernmepts are stocking all the rivers and
small streams and lakes with the finest of
fish, and restocking them faster than they
can be taken out.
This is about at par with much of the
economical rot written by some of the pro-
fessional school of social analysts. They
overlook the fact that even If there were
fish enough and streams enough for the
maintenance of every person in want of
food, State and territorial laws are such
tlset; fish may be legally caught only during
certain seasons.
Game and fish laws re now made for the
convenience and pleasure of sportsmen,
rather than with a view to furnishing food
for persons out Of work. The professors,
however, should keep on hammering at the
great question of social economics. If they
can't evolve a sensible theory they can a t
least make themselves so absurd that every
body will estimate them at their true value.
POSSIBLEP EPARTITION OF TURKEY.
There is near and strong prospect that
civil affairs in Turkey will either be con-
trolled by an International commission, OF
that if the Porte absolutely reject such a
proposal Turkey will be partitiOned between
the great European powers and the East
ern question finally settled.
Grounds are good for the belief that this
ultimatum has been given to the Ottoman
government. Naturally one would sup
pose the unspeakable Turk would not
hesitate a moment to accede to this inter
national scheme of control which would
ensure peace and protection to persons of
all beliefs but the Turk is hard to guess
and he may plunge into an alliance which
Will throw all Europe into confusion.
Alone, the Turkish government is in
a very miserable condition from a mill
tary standpoint. Since the last war the
Navy has rotted away and is not worth
contemplating. The six military districts
into which the country is divided are
each supposed to furnish two army corps,
each corps having thirty battalions of
infantry, and less than a hundred guns OF
field and horse artillery.
But these districts furnish only q frac-
tion of the force dema nded. The troops
are poorly organized and poorly armed;
their rifles are obsolete; they have no
rapid firing guns; no factories for smoke.
less powder, and no money to purchase
improved arms and equipments. The cav
airy is upon a worse footing than the in
fantry.
Even this brief and general statement
will show that Turkey is in no condition
to invite single conflict with any power,
and the sick man of Europe will therefore
probably consent to the International
control now contemplated.
The evening times., 1895-09-30
Zoe Corsets, 49c.
Sc Baby's Bibs, &c.

&c Baby's Bibs, &c.
One lot of Baby's Bibs, honey
comb patterns, trimmed with lace;
regular Sc value. "Opening
Souvenir" price. ............. AZ,
The evening times., 1895-09-30
SIC. Print Wrappers, 59c.
$l.5O ChiIdren's Coats, 77c.

SIC. Print Wrappers, 59c.
50 dozen Ladies' Print Wrap
pers. Vatican back, very large
sleeves, ruffle over shoulder,
forming round yoke, variety OF
colorings. Regular price, SIC.
"Opening Souvenir" price. 59c
The evening times., 1895-09-30

An array of S1.5O, Sl.25, and
S1.OO GENUINE i'm
81 o-us, ported FRENCH Fur
French Felt hats for Ladies,
nte5c. Misses, and Children,
- in large, medium, and
small shapes-all colors-bound
and wire edges-VERY FINE
QUALITY-You'd hardly think
we could make the price of such
perfect hats as these -. $50
The evening times., 1895-09-30

29c Ladies' Vests, 17c.
100 dozen Ladies' Ribbed Vests,
fleece lined, ribbon drawing tape
in neck, high neck and long
sleeves; regular price 29c.
''Opening Souvenir" price Il lc
The evening times., 1895-09-30

and style here at....,,., S3.@
The evening times., 1895-09-30
SOC Fleeced Vest and Pants, 25c.

5Oc Fleeced Vest and Pants, 25c.
Is dozen Misses Swiss Ribbed
Vests and Pants, extra feeced
Vests, high neck and long
sleeves, ribbon drawing tape,
crocheted down in front; regular
price SOC. Opening Souvenir"
prlce...................... 25c
The evening times., 1895-09-30
81 SOL 25
French
Felt HAS,
ut Csc
Very good quality FELT

Very good quality FELT
HATS for Ladies,
Misses and Chill
G E"n % Has dren at a Special
3oc. Price for the
"OPENING.
These are ENC
LIsH and AMERICAN Felt Hats in
all colors and both large and
small shapes-including Flats,
Shortbacks and Sailors. The
souvenir prices make these an
extraordinary bargain at. 39c.
The evening times., 1895-09-30
MILLINERY
Souvenir Prices
Exquisite Trimmed Hats.
Five Dollar Values at $3. B.

For Opening Day" we show
The evening times., 1895-09-30

10c India Linen Aprons. llc.
100 dozen Ladies' Good-slzed
India Linen Aprons, trimmed
with lace around bottom, wide
strings. Regular price, !9c.
Opening Souvenir price. Ic
The evening times., 1895-09-30
CLOVES.
Souvenir Prices
$L.25 4-Button Gloves, Csc.

81 dOZ. Genuine
Kid Gloves in
Blacks, Browns,
Tans and Natives
-e m b roidered
backs-large but
tons; no better
value for 81. IS in
the city. These
are S PECI A L
Souvenir value
indeed at. 68C.
The evening times., 1895-09-30
"OPENING

DAYS"
They are Trim
med with silk rib
bon, velvet bands
and bows. The
shapes are high
and low crowns in
Walking and Sail
The evening times., 1895-09-30

or styles, including 'BELL"
crowns. Also latest KNOX blocks.
At. ............... hlc
The evening times., 1895-09-30

81. so Wrappers, CSC.
Stylish Flannelette Wrapper,
pointed bretel1es over shoulders,
shirred from neck, forming Wat
teau back, all .colors; regular
price $1.50. ''Opening" price,
$50
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-01-10
IN FULL BLAST.

D. Wilson'S January, 1895, Cut Sale
is now in full force, all kinds of win
ter goods cut down to lower prices
than ever was known in the history
of the dry goods trade. Be assured
that the prices we are now making
during this January Sale beats all
former records for low prices. 1t will
pay you big to buy dry goods, trim
mings, ladies, Misses and childrens
cloaks and jackets, shawls, furs of all
kinds, underwear for men, ladies,
Misses and children, blankets, fan
nels, yarns, wool hosiery, mittens,
gloves, hoods, caps and fascinators,
table linens, napkins, towels, sheet
ings, calicos, cotton fannels, outing
flannels all go in all cut prices. Big
cut in lace curtains, window drap-
cry and window shades. We have
still large stock of clothing and
caps on hand for men, boys and
children which we have been selling
at low prices, but in order to reduce
our stock we will make a big cut in
price and if ever you got bargains in
mems, boy'sand childrens's overcoats
and ulsters you can get them now; we
have about 150 to clean out If low
prices is any inducement they will
go. Now for boots and shoes; oul
stock is very large and in order to cu1
it down we will make great induce
ments to you in all of our linel
especially in warm and heavy goods
felt boots, artics, etc. We cordially
invite you to call and inspect good
and prices. Terms spot cash.
2t D. WILSON.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-01-10

WHAT q chronic old grumbler our
Cranky friend OF the Signal isgetting
to be. Why, 1t is said he even grumb-
les at his good wife because she in
sists that his dirty socks must be
washed. And, last week, after grumb-
ling about everything upon the face
OF the earth, except at God for Great
ing him, Bro Russell finds fault with
the NORTHWEST because II congratu-
lated Commissioner King upon his
selection to act as Commissioner until
the term OF Mr.. Hill commences. Ap-
pointment would have suited him bet
ter. II Bro. Russell would study the
lexieology of Webster more, and not
rely upon himself so much as a lexi-
cographer, he would know that to
select was to appoint, and that anap-
pointment. could not be made without
a selection, no matter how many to
choose from. But whether selected
or appointed Mr.. King has the posi-
tion all the same, which is really the
thorn in the side Of Bro, Russell. He
should stop grumbling and print the
news,
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-01-10
Silver and Gold.

Something everybody wants, some
thing all can get by securing a copy
of Vick's Floral Guide for 1896, a work
of art, printed in II different tinted
inks, with beautiful colored plates.
Full list, with description and prices,
of everything one could wish for
vegetable, fruit or flower garden.
Many pages of new novelties, encased
in chaste cover of silver and gold.
Unusualand astonishing offers, such
as Sweet Peas for 40 cents a pound,
$4,000 for a name for a New Double
Sweet Pea, etc. If at all interested
in seeds or plants send 10 cents at
once for q copy of Vick's Floral Guide,
which amount may be deducted from
first order, to James Vick's Sons
Rochester, N. Y, and learn the many
bargains this firm is offering.