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The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

In the average annual number Of
murders Italy leads the list of the Eu-
ropean countries, showing IL score Of
nearly 5000, while Spain dr&gs On Il
poor second, with only l,200. France
and Germany show returns of 700 each
Austria, exclusive of Hungary, of Doe
and Great Britain of $50. OF the latter
Scotland provides less than her share
according to tine number of her pupula.
ton, showing that time has amcliorated
the character Of her people since the
days of Hadran and Agricola, and even
of later periods. The generous average
of homicides shown by Italy is various
ly accounted for, but it seems to have
its root in the character Of the people
and to have been held up conscientious
ly during the entire historic period. 1t
Lucomoes, Of Arno, and of the Bianchi
and the Nevi as in that of King Hum
bert and Mulberry Bend
Professor Grafalo has recently been
lecturing ON the subject i'll Rome and
attributes much of the tendency to
homicide TO the existence OF the ven
delta. which survives in full force in
Italy after its practical extinction in
other countries. The explanation has
some weight, no doubt, but an ampler
pne Is to be found in the fact that the
people there are bred in savage disre-
gard of human life and are ready to ap-
peal to the suletto on the slightest prov.
ocation. y home the custom is looked
upon with some federation rs belonging
to the locality and the social habit, ot
the people, hat when they cmi-ratc
these practice are sometimes irfencred
with. After two or three generations in
this country tHey Will no doubt become
as poaceah'" IS other people, but at
home thea habits have SO deep rect
in antiquity that there is httle immodi-
ate prospect Of their change. New
York Tribune
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

Enough signatures have been given by
cotton mills managers in Fall River,
Mass, to ensure a temporary stoppage OF
these mills to remedy the great aecumu.
lation of manufactured goods, and mills
in other places have already suspended
operations or are contemplating doing
so. There is no concert of action on
the part of wooden mills. but II closed
last week. It is hoped these suspen-
sions will be for short time only.
Manufactures are having close hard
time these days.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

Mr.. Daniel Collins of Starks, called at
the REPORTER Office one day last week
He says it is hard work for farmers to
get money to pay for newspapers with
wool at II cents per pound. The wool
growing business in Starks, he said, is
practically ruined. Some farmers, who
used to keep 100 to 300 sheep, now have
gone out of the business. He don't
have very exalted opinion of the free
trade policy as applied to wool growing
especially. Aud there are others who
think as he does.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

The Democratic National Convention
tn be held at Chicago next week will be
made up of $50 delegates. 1t is com
puted that if delegates carry out their
instructions or represent the declared
wishes of the conventions that elected
them, 344 will be for gold and $50 for
free silver. The two-thirds rule has for
many years prevailed in Democratic
National Conventions and unless this is
abrogated the free-silver men will not
have enough delegates to nominate a
silver candidate. The silver men how
ever claim that they will have the
organization of the Convention and can
easily change enough votes on contested
seats to give the required 620 votes.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02
DRY of
Pur1tana.

Prof. Dixi Crosby, NJ. D., IL. D.,
who for thirty-two years was at the
head of Dartmouth Medical College,
belonged to the famous Crosby family
of physicians, which for several gener-
atoms has furnished more distin-
plished medical men than any other
family in America. His father was
DIR. Asa Crosby, of Dartmouth, who
procurcd the charter of the State
medical society, of which he was Tor
thirty years q conspicuous member;
ono brother, DR.. Josiah Crosby, in
vented the invalid bed and the me thod
of making extensions of fractured
limbs by adhesive strips; another
brother, DIR. Thos. II. Crosby, was
chief surgeon in Columbian College
Hospital during the war, and later
professor of animal aad vegetable
physiology at Dartmouth College;
while DR.. DiXi Crosby himself was
the inventor and diseovcrcr of various
important improvements in medicine
and surgery, including a new and
nnique mode of reducing metaoalro-
phalangcal dislocation, opening Of a.
sccss at hip-joint, etc, etc.
At the early arc of twentyfoUr his
extraordinary skill and successin over
coming disease had already attracted
the attention of medical men through
out the world, ard won for Linn tho
highest honors. His greatest achieve
ment was the discovery of an origin |
method for perfecting and compound
ing in permanent form what mas be
come known as his "prize formula"
aad which, under the namo of PuIi-
tina, is legally protected.
The foundation of this remarkable
medical discovery consists Of simple
New England roots aad herbs. and the
oriynal family recipe for it has DC
sconded to tho long l;ae OF Crosby
physicians from their Puritan anees-
tors. Its peculiar vegetable compost
ton rendered it necessary 10 HrcE j.
Whenever needed in the cary d1=s ,f
is history, and aft.r The fcaac..I., .
tie Puritan families to remote Lee. .-
t'es, whore tie necessary iae1c0ia5 ,
gere not to be found, many atto9n )
zero made to put il up in rermaae ~s
firm. all Of which failed unriIir. IL /
Crosby discovered means and mrtlr. ,
the result of which is: Naiur. F, r.
compounded in the laLoratJiJ 4
Common Sense.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

We give elsewhere an account of the
reunion of the Veteran Association of
the 18th Maine Battery. While large
part of the attendants upon this reunion
were Somerset people. some of them
had never been here before, and were
agreeably impressed with the beauty
aud attractions of our town and its sur
roundngs. Many of them also spoke
in terms of high appreciation of the cor
dial hospitality accorded them by their
comrades and friends during their brief
stay here, and regretted that it could
not have been a longer one. Skowhegan
never looked better than it does this
season, and, with its additional electric
railway facilities, was never before so
well provided with attractions to
visitors and pleasure seekers.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

The girl graduate is TO the front
again. She was told to write an essay
comparing Shakespeare and Browning,
and her teacher, though surprised at its
brevity thinks that her performance was
as good as if she had written book
Here is the essay in full: 1.-The diff.
ference between Shakespeare and
Browning is that Shakespeare wrote for
mankind, while Browning wrote for the
Browning clubs"
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

The froutispieee et the July St
Nicholas is one of Dolph's paintings,
Held by the Enemy an attack by four
mischievous kittens upon hewildered
parrot The number opens with a
romance of the American Revolution.
Maurice aud his father" by sara King
Wiley. 1t is the story of An English
boy who fell into the hands of Marion :
troopers. 1t will be remembered that
the famous Albany post-otfice dog.
OWney, recently made trip around the
world. Charles Frederick Holder gives
the first connected account of this re-
markable journey, and relates amusing
incidents OF Owuey's reception by
Oriental potentates
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02
Colby Exit Banquet.

The exit banquet Of the class OF 'a9.
Colby University, WateryiIle, VAS held
at Hotel Coburn, last Friday evening.
nineteen members being present.
The students arrived on the regular
evening passenger, returning Saturday
morning The banquet served by Land
lord IIaines was fine one, as are all the
spreads at this hotel.
A. c. Robbins acted as toastmastel
and the following constituted the aftel
dinner exercises: The Occasion. ". \.
Pillsbury; Quality not Quantity. II. L.
Hanson; The End of the Century. C.. l.
6. Shannon; Class History. {. l. spear
The War Cry, L. X. Guild; The Faculty
II. 5. Brown: Class Poem, Il. :. Nose
"Bily Holmes, ". /. Waldron; He
Fair Sex, II. \. Lamb; Tie Sophomore
outlook, II. L. Spencer; Class Prophecy
G.. \. Martin.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

Kansas stands by the action of the Re.
publican National Convention. Thirty
five members of the Republican State
central committee declare that thay are
thoroughly in sympathy with the finan-
eial plank of the Republican platform
and that there are few Republicans in
their respective districts who are not
supporters of both tie platform and the
ticket loyalty.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

Prospectsfor the staple crops, West
and South, are good Wheat has de-
clined trifie because of the prospect of
large crop this season. Cotton has
been decidedly improved by rains of
late. Prices of these staples are not
likely to improve in the near future
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

The new law in regard to filled cheese
has driven the makers of that article
out of the business. Paying the re-
quired license and having to label their
goods, makes their business profitless.
In one district about 100000 worth of
filled cheese was made last year.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

John Clair Miuot of Belgrade, class
'96, Bowdoin, seems to be a prize win
ner. He was accorded no less than 3
prizes, viz; Goodwin commencement,
English composition, and Extempora-
neous English composition. He was
also first in the literary program OF
commencement exercises.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

President Ripley of the Santa Fe rail
way system says, he can see but one
result from a carrying of the country
for free silver, and that is ruin and
havoc, and from the condition brought
about thereby, the railways would be
driven into confusion and bankruptcy.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02
STATE AND GENERAL.

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until October.
The Maine Pharmaceutical Assoois.
zion held its animal meeting At Rock.
land Thursday and Friday last Tho
next yearly meeting will he At Portland
r The following officers we're elected
President Georce w Dorr Waterville.
Vice Presidents. :. II. Wilson Brpns.
wick; ". Robinson. Autumn. w. F Nor
cross RockIand. Secretary NJ
Porter. Danfortb. Corresnondino Score
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the last LEGISLATURE directing the an
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The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

The annual reunion of the oath. Maine
Regiment Veteran Association will be
held at Pittsfield, August 9th.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

Samuel l.. Miller, assistant adutant
general of the Department of Maine q
A. r.. has received telegram from
Minneapolis, rendering to the entire
Maine delegation at the national encamp-
ment in ST. Paul. free entertainment BY
the Maine residents in Minneapolis. Nc
arrangement has been made with the
railroads. The fare, however, for the
round trip will not be over SIS.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

and Rev. b. &. Wentworth spoke briefly
and interestingly and sang a song, "The
Bird with the Broken Wing
President Jones presided. The Male
quartette, Messrs. NJ l. Mari, ". H..
Langley, +. i. Harris and ". F. robbins.
also an extemporized choir consisting Of
II. +. Kimball Gen. Isaac Dyer, Mrs. 4.
T. Benson, Mrs. l.. d. Getchell and Miss
Merte Mills, favored the company with
appropriate musical selections
A committee appointed for that pur-
pose reported the following:
Whereds, at this, the 18th annual re-
union of the 18th Maine Battery Associa-
ton at Skowhegan, the ladies' Of Russell
Relief Corps have generously provided
us with entertainment, and Russell Post
has opened its hall for our meetings and
contributed otherwise to our happiness.
and the railroads have favored US with
half rates. now, therefore, be IT,
Resoired That we tender 10 all who
have 50 kindly contributed to our en-
Joynent and entertainment, our sincere
thanks
% 5. s,ss + 4 4%s, Committee
This resolve was unanimously passed
by rising vote. Refreshments aud an
hour spent socially wound up the pleas
ant occasion.
The Skowheeau members Of the A..
ISOLATION. Mills, Haryillc and Iu1d,
were the committee Of arrangement,
and with the very efficient aid OF the
ladies of Russell Relief Corps afforded
visitors superior facilities for comfor,
and enjoyment
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

Governor Cleaves re-appoiuted, Mon
day, Gen. Charles Hamlin of Bangor,
as reporter of decisions of the supreme
judicial court of Maine.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

Our witch hazel is guaranteed fun
strength, and We can supply you in any
desired quantity at right price.
Sampson, corner druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02
Hiram w. BuzZell.

Tins old and respected resident Of our
town passed to his reward on Wednes-
day, June 9th, at the advanced age OF
seventy eight. He had been in failing
health for some years. lie was born in
Shapleigh, York county, and came to
Nkowhegan when he was twelve years of
age. He was farm CT throughout his
entire life, and was esteemed 10y all who
knew him. Honorable in his dealings.
consistent in his Christian life, he was
one of those sturdy yeomen, who are both
the strength and defence of our land
He was twice married, and his second
wife, Mary +. Goodwin, of Augusta.
survives him. Two sons, Frank H., and
Ralph A, both residents of our town.
also survive him. He leaves two
brothers, Lyman, of Athens, and Isaac.
of Norridgewock. His life was one of
many SORROWS, but he was patient and
submissive, and fell asleep in a good old
age honored and beloved by all. Tie
funeral took place at his late residence
on the North river road. on Friday
afternoon, and was conducted by Rev
- alduSoh' n NilblI GOllpbStu OI
those who had long known him furnish
ed fitting tributes OF song. His life was
useful one and the end was peace
Don't think that your liver needs
treating if you are bilious. It don't.
It's your stomach. That is. your
stomach is really what causes the
bilousness. 1t has put your liver out
of order.
See what's the matter with your
stomach.
Sick stomach poisonS liver and then
there's trouble. Shaker Digestive Cor
dial cures stomach and then all we'll.
That's the case in nut shell.
Shaker Digestive Cordial is no secret.
Formulas on every bottle. Bur its
the simple honest way its made. the
honest Shaker herbs aud other ingredi-
ents of which it's composed. that make
it so eflicacious.
ANY real case Of indigestion and
hiliousness can ;be cured with a few
bottles Of Shaker Digestive Cordial
Try IT,
sold by druggists. prize 10 cents te
81 90 per bottle.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

lmi.=Ha IS tie pre- formula OF
ffgL Xxi Crosby, N. D., IL. D.,
t.f C}er s. vears = tie head of
ua@a9s..t' Medical Go'lere.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-09
SMASHED THE WINDOW.
Valley Made a Large Haul But Was
Quickly Captured.
Run Down by Officers Before He Secreted
His Plunder--Other Cases.

Omcers Curley and Bates made a good
catch in the North End last evening when
they corralled young man named A. X.
Valley, who had in his possession a num-
ber OF articles which he bad stolen from
the store of Charles G.. Brooks on North
Main street. The officers heard a noise
that sounded like the breaking of glass,
and at once set about to locate the
"break." They were successful for they
saw the young man walking away from
the front OF Mr.. Brooks store, the win
dow of which was broken. Valley when
arrested pretended TO be drunk ana would
not talk. he was taken TO the patrol box
at the corner OF Orms snd Charles street,
loaded into the "hurry-up" wagon and
driven to the Ashburton street station.
On the way to the station he dropped q
number of articles on the floor of the pa
troll wagon, and this morning officer Gill
foil was handed number OF articles by
James Lawton who said he picked them
up at the patrol box from which Valley
was taken. In the Sixth District Court
this morning Valley pleaded guilty and
was held to await the action of the grand
jury.
John DeiIm was fined $40 and costs for
embezzling "a from Charles Run.
Patrick McGol1ricK was fined $40 and
costs for assaulting his wife.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-09
Fire Leads to the DiSCOv-
cry Of a Tragedy.
Miss Manning Was Dead When
Her Room Was Visited.
And Her Lover Lay Across the Bed
in the AgOnieS of Death.

SALEM, Mass, April 9.-What the po-
lice believe to be murder ana suicide
was disclosed at 122 Boston street, this
city, early this morning, when an alarm
OF ire was given for a slight blaze in the
apartment occupied by Miss Josephine
Manning, a dressmaker.
The fire was in folding bed On the
bed laid the dead body of Miss Manning,
while across its foot, james Flynn, who
had been keeping company with the wo-
man for some time, was writhing in pain
from bullet wound and gasping for
breath. The lodgers in tie house stated
that they had heard the report of pistol
shot about O'Clock this morning, which
is thought by the police to confirm the
theory that Flynn shot the woman and
then fired the pistol at himself. He died
before physician could reach the room.
The fire, which probably resulted from
the flash OF the pistol among the bed
clothes, was extingulshed before any Sc
rious damage had been done.
Flynn was widower, about 80 years of
age. The woman was 2S. The occupants
of the house do not know at what time
Flynn called last night, but stated that
he had been in the habit of visiting Miss
Manning very frequently. The motives
of the act. IL IL was murder, are as yet
unknown, though the police attribute it
to jealousy, as they can find out no indi-
cation of any other difference between the
lovers. Three shots were fired, two of
which penetrated the woman's head,
while the third, directed against the skull
OF the man, pierced his brain. The re-
volver, a pack of cards and pocket book
were found lying on the bed when those
who discovered the fire entered the room.
The woman was clad in her night dress.
The man wore his ordinary work-ay suit
Miss Manning was the daughter of
John Manning, Topsfeld farmer, highly
respected among his neighbors. Flynn
was a manufacturer of shoe findings. He
was very well known and had been con-
sidered for years an honorable business
man. His wife died almost three years
ago, leaving three children. The eldest
is now Ia years old, and the youngest six
years.
Miss Manning has always been highly
thought of and during her years OF resi-
deDce here in this city there never has
been a. word spoken against her. She
moved In excellent social circles. Coun-
Gilman Hartnett, one of the leading
grocers of Salem, is her cousin.
The friends of both Miss Manning and
Flynn do not believe in the story OF
jealousy, although II is stated that OF late
the woman has shown an inclinatio to
break off the attentions OF Flynn, but no
one else is known 10 have supplanted him
in her affections. II Is thought by those
who know both persons that the shoot
ing resulted from aquarrel, and especially
since Miss Manning expected to 90 10
ball last night and had dressed for the
event, but Flynn was late In coming and
from his appearance this morning had
made no preparation himself.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-09
RIGHTS OF AMERICANS.
Rev. Mr.. Smith Talks Of Concessions
Made by Turkey.

BosToN. April 9.--Rev. Judson Smith. ID. D..
secretary of the foreign department OF the
American board Of foreign missions. states
that assurances have been received that our
government is giving TO the case Of Rev. George
T.. Knapp Iof Bitlis Eastern Turkey, the
most prompt and careful attention.
DIR. Smith says that the treaty rights of
Americans in Turkey make them all ex- terri.
torial subjects-that Is the alien. though re-
siding on Turkish soil, is a lega: fiction
deemed TO be- still resident outside Of Turkey,
and in his own country. There. in his per
sonal relations ho is governed by the laws of
his country, aud through its representatives.
Mohammed III, the conqueror. granted a
special franchise 10 Christian clergy. includ.
ing immunity OF person. OF domicile and of
exercise of ecclesiastical functions. These
ancient grants have ever since determined
the privileges OF Christian clergy, OF all ma
tions, in Turkey. The treaty of 1880 pro-
vided for immunity OF personal action.
thereby providing that even when American
citizens have committed some offence, they
snail not be arrested and put in pison by tho
local authorities, but they shall be tried by
their minister or consul, and punished sc-
cording to their offence, following In this
respect the usage observed toward other
Franks.
The Haiti Humayoun of 1856 declared that
no one Ottoman subjects included) shall be
disturbed or annoyed by reason of the religion
that ha processes. The treaty OF Berlin
(srticle 72D, 1878, said that all the inhabitants
OF tho Ottoman empire should enjoy equality
of rights. Under the treaties. and the con-
tinuous favor of the Ottoman government
during nearly rs years, the American mission
aries have exercised their rights as admitted
by the Turkish authorities, and have brought
to the people Of the empire the blessing OF
instruction in methods and religion of civil
lied nations. They have built up extensive
establishments for education and for publica-
tion.
Under these circumstances. IL is held that
the American missionaries in Turkey are
fully justified in claiming. as American citi'
zens, injured through violation OF their treaty
rights. and thereby in peril in their property
and perhaps even in their persons. the power
full protection OF the United States Govern
ment, and fall reinstatement in the enjoy
ment of these rights.