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The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03

1t is announced that the publishers of
the old standard eclectic weekly, Littell's
Living Age. are about to introduce
several new and valuable features 10
their magazine. The most important of
these is a monthly supplement-, given
without additional cost 10 the subscrib-
ers. which will contain readings from
American magazines, readings from new
books and also "A list Of books OF the
month. 1t Is also proposed to extend
their field by giving occasional trans
lations of noteworthy articles from the
French, German. Spanish and Italian re-
views and magazines. A years sub
scription to the Living Age, will then in
clude more than thrty-tiVe hundred
pages, filled with the best things ia cur
rent periodical and general literature,
and making four large volumes, for only
six dollars. To new subscribers remit
ting before Nov. lat in which month
the first of these new features will be in
PRODUCED will be sent gratis the inter-
veniHg weekly issues from date of pay
ment. Address, The Living Age Co.,
~, Bromiield ST.. Boston. Mass.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03

Bradsheet's says the volume of gener-
al business has not yet increased. The
exception appears to be at Baltimore,
Louisville and Kansas City which send
out more favorable reports as to the
qualities of general merchandise sold
than any other centre. The early move
ment of crops is said to be behind the
increased orders. Another encouraging
influence is found in lower prices for
foreign export, the movement of Sl0,-
600, 900 in gold from abroad to the Unit
ed States and the expression of opinion
that not less than 5000, 900 in gold
will be imported in the near future. Mer-
chants in regions where cotton and new
wheat are moving freely, are somewhat
more hopeful as to the prospects. The
trade opinion is that little gain in bust
ness need be expected until after cleo
ton
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03
First Maine Cavalry Reunion

The First Maine Cavalry Association
will hold its Reunion at Wateryille,
Maine, Sept. 1G, 1896. The rates will
be one fare for round trip on the rail
roads in the State, and S. 90 on the Bos-
ton and Kennebec boats, Boston to Au-
gusta, and return. The comrades in
Watervile and vicinity will give the
members of the old regiment cordial
reception. If for any cause a comrade
cannot be present the president of the
association, Arson o. Libby, Water
vile, requests that he write letter in
renewal of the friendship formed in the
years of GIGS.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03
A Grand Success.

The first Republican rally of the cam
paign, held in Coburn Hall, Friday even
ing last, was attended by large number
Of ladies and gentlemen of skowhegan
and surrounding towns, completely fill
in2 the largest audience room in Somef
SET County. iIo5fand GALLERIES. Tie seats
were all taken carly aud many Of the
later arrivals were obliged 10 get along
without seats. The speaker, were well
received, listened 10 with close attention
and freely applauded. Hon Mahlon Pit
Dey, member Of the 9TH Congress from
New Jersey, the first speaker held the
undivided attention Of the large
audience for one hour and we have
heard many complimentary remarks
about the matter and manner Of this
speech. 1t certainly was an able one
and an interesting one. Senator Eugene
Hale Of Maine, spoke about three
tourths Of an hour in his usual candid
effective manner, highly satisfactory to
his many friends here Hon. :. J. Wal
ton presided and Hobbs Military Band
furnished the music for the occasion
At the close OF the meeting Chairman
Walton proposed three cheers for Nc
kinley and Hobart, and three for the
speakers Of the evening. They were
given with will.
Hon. Mahlon Pitney, the first
speaker, is young man who redeemed
Democratic congressional district in
New Jersey in 1894 and secured an cleo
ton to the 18th congress by hard
fought battle for protection. His speech
was grand one, direct. logical and eff
fective. lie touched lightly upon the
tariff ISSUE but devoted his hour almost
wholly to lucid and convincing areu-
ments in favor of sound money and in
tegrity in business.
Senator Hale spoke with the definite
and direct force that necessarily at
taches to the words of a man % long
service in the House and Senate at
Washington, and of extensive expert
ence, legislative, congressional and in
business affairs, man of culture and
one of the best read and foremost men
in the I. 5. Senate.
Hon. S. J. Walton, chairman of the
meeting, was happy in his brief remarks
introducing the speakers, the music
was excellent and the meeting a grand
one all the way through.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03
SOMERSET PICK-TPS.

Rev. \. 7. Button has resigned the
pastorate Of tie Baptist church at Far
field.
Nj. John Chase, who IS = years old,
has done all tire raking with horse
rake on stephen >eekins farm this
summer, and goes blackberrying with
his grandchildren and walks to Pitts
field when he wants to 20 in oue-half
day. the distance being eight miles.-st.
Adams cor. in Pittsfield Advertiser
At Pittsfeld last week a Mckinley
and Hobart club was formed with a
large membership and the following
officers: Hon. William Dobson. presi-
dent; O. II. Drake, 9. 3. Warner. En-
nest Maxtield, ]. Il. Walker. Frank
Weeks, F ". Holmes. L. Q. Haskell,
Peter Lyons, DR.. E. a. Porter, vice
presidents; L. {. Morse. secretary and
treasurer; William Dobson, Oramel
Murray. George II. Morse. executive
committee.
" nat was most fortunate escape
from very serious injury occurred one
day recently at Ripley. \ little son of
II. F. Bowdoin was sitting in hay rack
that was being backed ont Of the barn
floor. The child suddenly jumped out
of the rack and before he could get up
on his feet one Of the large cart wheels
struck him and passed over his body.
1t was thought that the injury would
prove fatal as the little fellow was pick
cd up, but strange TO relate there is
good prospect that the injuries will not
prove OF a serious character. 1t is esti-
mated that The weight must nave been
more than 30 pounds that passed over
his body.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03
Helen Brown Haynes Concert

The concert of Thursday evening last
was arranged as a benefit for Mrs.
Helen Brown Haynes, who leaves this
week for further study in Paris, by
some of her interested Skowhegan
friends. 1t was a graceful tribute to the
talent of this popular singer and was
certainly benefit to every one who at
tended, for we doubt if a more enjoy
able concert was ever given in town.
The artists besides Mrs. Haynes who
participated in the program were, Elise
Fellows, violiniste, Mrs, Emma Hanson
Bartmess, pianist and Mr.. J. c. Bartlett,
tenor, an array of talent that assured a
fine entertainment. 1t is notable fact
and one of which Skowhegan may well
feel proud, that she can claim them all
as her own, with the exception of Mr..
Bartlett, and Somerset county can claim
him.
Mrs. Haynes sang "Recitatiye and Aria
from Les Huguenots,' Meyerbeer, ave
Maria" with violin obligato), Guonod,
and Tosti's "Good-bye.a and also kindly
responded to encores. She has been
heard here several times and each time
but adds to the admiration one has for
her beautiful voice.
Miss Fellows Skowhegan friends have
not had the privilege of hearing her
play here for years, and naturally her
part of the program was anticipated
with unusual interest. Her selections,
Fantasia Appassionata' Vieuxtemps
"Polonaise, Wienawski and also those
she gave upon being recalled were ex.
quisitely rendered. In fact her play
ing was revelation and enough that is
good cannot be said of it.
Mrs Bartmess not only performed the
arduous duties of accompanist with
taste and skill, but played two solos
"Rhapsodie Hongroise No. &. by Liszt
and Norwegian Bridal Procession. =
Greig, in manner which called fortl
the highest praise.
There is no doubt about who is SkOw
hegan's favorite tenor Mr.. Bartlett
peculiarly sweet and sympathetic vote,
was heard to great advantage in "Bean
from Yonder Star Billiard, "A Dream,
Bartlett, and other selections.
The evening was stormy but a gooc
sized audience was in attendance
Skowhegan audiences have the name oi
being cold, but it could not truthfully
be said of this one, if enthusiastic anc
prolonged applause and repeated recalls
stand for anything.
1t was a matter Of regret to all con
cerned that Miss Airline Snow of Somer
vile, who was announced to play the man
dolin, was unable to appear, but Hines.
made it unavoidable. We understand
that the net proceeds of the concer
amounted to about SIP.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03
just About Right.

a prominent, fairminded Somerset
Democrat sums up the situation of his
party as follows;
"rhe supporters of BRYAN and Sewall
are mostly made up of: Democrats who
don't know but ought TO. Laborers who
don't labor but loaf Farmers who
don't farm but talk. Debtors who dom
pay but financier. Lunatics who don't
amount TO much but think they do.
And fe " honest misguided Democrats
who think they must follow the majority
if it leads to Instruction"
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03

Hon. Malon Pitney in his superb ad-
dress in Coburn Hall, alluded to the
similarity of his state, New Jersey and
Maine, in one particular in this cam
paign. He said New Jersey has can
ddate for vice president on the Republ-
can ticket and Maine has half cand-
date for the same office on the Demo-
cratic ticket. Senator Thurston OF
Nebraska, at Bath, Saturday evening, re
cognized Mr.. Sewal's candidacy in the
following; Il want to hear the voice of
Maine. because it has a distinguished
cit zen who is half way ON ticket,
and because what this state does in
September will have an influence among
the states greater than her citizens can
possibly be aware of, ."
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03

ovef - employees prisoners and an
n'aarH4 '4e5t purpose - secure re-
forms Iae4 declared that mics. these
reforms Ret1 granted Tie bank and in
mates would be destroyed by bombs.
At the SAINT fime dynamite bombs we're
exploded by Armeu.sus ia the stfeet at
remote localities. In all 200 persons
were killed Af,es negotiations the
reyolutionists of Tie bank were placed
on board a steamer 10 be- coayeyea to
foreign port and .he employees we're
released.
Tie Matabele Wal j, ended Tie ma
tives have yielded cecil Rhodes jnspir-
ed their confidence by gong among
them anarmed, and then promised them
the reforms they asked for This war
IN south Africa was begun early Il lsg5,
and in some respects resembled the
American Indian wars. Several hun
dred English settlers in the more sparse
settled portions OF the Matabeleland
were murdered By the natives. The
settlers organized for defense as best
they could and gathered in the larger
towns. About 10000 Of the natives
were assembled among the hills about
Buluwayol the principal town, and
actnated by sort OF religious frenzy
and angry because Of taxes imposed and
other grievances. they would have an
initiated the town had it not been for
the timely arrival Of the column headed
by Cecil Rhodes.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03
Old People,

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will
find the true remedy in Electric Bltters.
This medicine does not stimulate and
contains no whiskey nor other intoxi-
cant, but acts as tonic and Alternative.
1t acts mildly on the stomach and bow
els, adding strength and giving tone TO
these organs, thereby aiding nature in
the performance of its functions. Elec-
trio Bitters is an excellent appetizer and
aids digestion. Old people find it just
exactly what they need. Price fifty
cents and S1.00 per bottle at the
At Il. I. Patients Drug Store,
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03

Ellsworth American: Let it not be
overlooked that the party of silver is
also the party of free trade; that this
party would not only continue the
policy that threatens our whole indus
trial fabric, but would support what it
does not destroy in a debased currency.
The two spectres of free trade aud free
silver stand gaunt over the American
people, the opportunity is offered TO
smash them both at one fell swoop, and
we believe the November election will
do it.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03
North Arson Campmeeting

At the annual meeting of the North
Arson Campmeeting Association, the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year; J. n. Smith, president
c. V Bailey, vice president; II. A.
Dinsmore, secretary; c. V. Bailey,
treasurer; 5. Vose, VIM. H. McKenney,
Geo L, Nay, directors and l. J. Smith,
auditor. 1t was voted to begin the next
meeting, August %, 1897.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03

New York State has adopted a unique
system of tarm education and it is one
which other farming States might copy
with advantage. \ series of "horti-
cultural schools" is held in various
parts of the State. For this year twenty
six schools have been definitely arrang-
ed for to be in charge of three distinct
sets of teachers. The farmers OF New
York appear to value this plan very
highly, and one man asserts that he
made an extra 800 from his currant
crop as the result of hints gained at one
of these branch schools
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03

What a contrast there is in the lumi-
nous, pity speeches made by William
Mckinley to representative crowds that
call upon him at his home, aud those
William J. Bryan peddles out on his
pilgrimages through the country. The
former are arguments, the latter, plati
tudes and iteration. Mckinley's audi
ences seek him al his home, while Bryan
hunts after his with a railroad traiu
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03

Hon. John II. Butler of Pennsylvania,
spoke at Bath, Friday night last aud
made such mess of it that Arthur
Sewall's friends asked the State com
mittee to cancel his engagements in
Maine. He denounced national banks in
round terms and Mr.. Sewall, who is a
president of "A National bank, occupied a
seat near the speaker on the stage.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03

Recent statistics show that two-thirds
of every dollar received by the railroads
for moving freight and passengers goes
to pay for some kind of manual labor.
This fact is worth considering by those
who think that the employer gets the
lions share of the proceeds of industry.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03
RUCKLEN's AKNICA sALvE.

The best >alve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter Chapped Hands.
thilblainS. Corns. and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles. or no
pay required. L is guaranteed 10 give
perfect satisfaction OF money refunded.
Price - cents per box. For sale by X.
l. Patteu.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03

The Republican rally at PALMYRA
Monday afternoon last, addressed by
Hon. Chas. Emory Smith and Hon. +.
". liovey was grand one, notwith-
standing the frequent showers of thar
afternoon. Palmyra Republicans are
full of enthusiasm and work.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03

In these times Of low priced butter it
requires a pretty fair COW to more than
pay for her board. The cheaper the but
ter, the better must be the COW to return
a'profit.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03

Maine men are constantly coming to
the front Frank 5. Black, the Republi-
can nominee for governor of New Y DIRK
was born in Limington, Me, and fitted
for college in Lebanon Academy. He is
described as having Lincoln's angularity
of form and feature and his symmetry of
speech and sense.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03

Expiained-Mrs. Benham-"I don't see how
YOU can look me in the face" Benham-"A
man can get used to anything Truth.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03

our witch haze i guaranteed full
Il ength aud Ne eaa supply You i'm any
desired quantity AT right price.
samn.an. enrner drnnqi>t
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03

New Portland has Mckinley aud
Hobart Glub Of oyer one hundred mem-
hers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-06
AN ILLUSTRATION.

AZ by way of an Illustration OF the
change which has taken place in the
South since 1861. the Lowell (Mass.)
News says:
1T appears that the single State Of
than the whole South had in 1860. This
is an illustration of the remarka BILE
change that has been taking place in
Southern industries during the past
thirty years. That section Is no longer
giving Its attention to agriculture, but
is reaching out for additional means of
prosperity. in limitations OF the North"
What the News has to say on this
subject is true. except that 1.-The South
is no longer giving attention to agricul-
ture." The fact is, the time has never
been when the South even in the
smallest degree, has abandoned its
agricultural interests. While 1t is de-
voting time and money, and no end of
energy to the establishment of manu-
factories and other industrial enter
prices, 1t has not lost sight OF the fact
that its greatest element of strength is
ln its agricultural supremacy. Her ag-
rlcutural products have had grsat deal
to do with bringing of cotton factories
South. The close proximity of the cot
ton fields is an advantage to the cotton
mills and the same Idea can be urged
IN the interests of other enterprises
which consume Southern products.
The time will never come when the
South will cease to be an agricultural
centre, but all the same we propose
going right along building factories and
the like.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-06
PARNELL IN A NEW FIELD.

John H. Parnell who settled in the
South some years ago. where he became
Il leading agriculturalist has gone to
Ireland with a view of establishing
productive industries in that land. the
hope being that by building up manu-
featuring Industries of various kinds;
by encouraging agrlculture: introducing
improved breeds of cattle. and promoting
the fisheries he will place the country on
its feet financially. Mr.. Parnell is a
brother of the late Charles Stewart Par
nell. and is said to be enthused over the
work about to be undertaken by him.
In this great enterprise Mr.. Parnell has
the support of moneyed men in this
country and England, and believes,
while the work mapped out is big UNI
dertaking. that he will be successful In
it's accomplishment. He has the promis-
ed support of the Irish party in Parlia-
ment, and the prayers of every friend
Of Ireland will go up for his success.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-06
THEY HAVE FEW VOTES.

Representative Mahon. Republican.
from New York. is urging the granting
of pensions to men who deserted from
the Union army during the war. but he
protests against giving pensions to the
widows of the men who fought in the
Mexican war. The husbands of these
people helped to gain for the Union
Texas, California. Colorado. New Mexi-
co and other territory. but this valiant
patriot considers that nothing. The secret
is, that there are more deserters in the
country than Mexican veterans, and,
therefore. more votes for his party,
hence he favors giving the deserters the
plumbs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-06
NOTES AND OPINIONS.

A movement is afoot for a hundred
thousand dollar monument to the late
DR.. Samuel f. Smith, the author OF
the national hymn America"
~ personal note for $40, on which the
interest was $40, came into Court i'm
Arizona recently The rate of interest
stipulated was Sl.25 week. The note
was outlawed.
Mr. Herbert Huntington Smith, the
author of Brazil the Amazon and the
Coast" has presented to Cornell Uni
versity his collections of books on South
America, consisting of about 700 vol
umes and 800 pamphlets.
a French medical paper prints what
is believed to be the oldest known medi-
cal recipe. II is a tonic for the hair
and Its date is 1900 b. C. II was pre-
pared for an Egyptian Queen and re-
CURED dogs PAWS and asses hoofs TO
be boiled with dates in oil.
a close estimate of the crop of or
anges in Southern California this sea
son, made by the president OF the
Southern California Fruit Exchange,
puts II at 5000 car loads, or 200, 00O
boxes. This is an increase of about
100000 boxes over last season.
The Paris Temps says tina, the, will of
the late Baron Hirsch has been opened
at Bruen. His wife is made the resi-
duary legatee. One million pounds
sterling IS set apart for charities in Nor
ava. Another important legacy is left
to Baron Hirschs adopted daughter
Inc VIII contains no other dispositions
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-06
TAUGHT
COVER INTENT
SCIENCE. -

According 10 Secretary Herbert. Will
liam and Mary College was the frs,
institution in the country to teach
Government as a science In a recent
address M. Herbert said that William
and Mary was a small college, with an
average of some sixty students. but
or those Peyton Randolph was in the
continental Congress, and George
Wythe. Garter BraXton. Thomas Mel
son and Thomas Jefferson were sign
ers or the. Declare ton OF Independence
Jefferson and Tyler We're Presidents
John Blair and John Marshall were
Judges of the Supreme Court. and along
with them We're q number of statesmen
and jur!sts who learned the lesson of
Government as a science al old William
and Mary. In the same address Sec
rotary Herbert took the position that
what the country needs at this time
are men TO lead-educated to be above
and beyond the arts OF the demagogue-
put we want also more political educa-
ton among the masses OF the voters.
said he. and more information on public
questions spread abroad in the land
Every body OF business men should be
an active centre of political education,
every individual business man should
| keep In touch with his fellow-citizens.
with those upon whose votes hangs the
| destiny'to all the property TO this coun-
try. and should exercise continuously
all the influence to which his intellect
and his position In the community en-
title him. In this way. and this only
Will we be able to guard against the
perils of the future.
MIR. Herbert believes that every body
OF business men should be an active
centre of political education, and tina,
every individual business man should
keep in touch with his fellow citizens
with those upon whose votes hangs the
destiny Of the country. If such a
practice could be cultivated with sue.
cess, and there is no reason why such
cannot be done. the country and the
individual would be the better off for II
Every business man should take a ius,
pride in the politics of his community
state and municipality. It Is a difficult
matter to divorce business from politics
". indeed. 1t can be done at all. III
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-06
Love and Love.

saw her roll by in her carriage,
Lolling there in luxurious pride.
She has grown very fine since her marriage,
Though her husband. just then glancing up,
he
Didn't seem ut all pleased with his bride.
In fact, he looked angry and Jealous.
She was fondling pug at her chin,
With kisses, affectionate, Jealous
BAIL A woman SO fond of q puppy
Is ugly. though charming. us sini
just then cspied on the crossing
A poorly dressed woman and plain,
Carcssingly handling and tossing,
In manner rs gentle as may be.
Her baby again and again.
She pcelsed meath tho cunning poke bonnet
At the tiny face nesting within.
And her eyes as thoy Toasted upon it
Why. woman so fond Of n baby
Is charming, though ugly rs sinl
George Horton.