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The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

The Democrats of Somerset held a
very harmonious convention yesterday
and put II strong ticket in the field.
The nominations were all by acclama-
ton, which would not have been the
case were not the possibilities of an
election of any of the nominees of that
convention exceedingly remote. This
fact prevents any contests for these
offices and friction in the selection of
nominees, All that is necessary is for
the party leaders to get together and
pick out their men and hold a conven-
tion to ratify these selections. This
was promptly and iudiciously done,
yesterday, in Coburn Hall.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02
Temperance Mass Meeting.

a big temperance mass meeting Will
be held in Coburn Hall, Monday even
ing, next, at 5 o'clock. That famous
Bangor Male Quartette, which took
Skowhegan by storm last winter, is
going to sing and Rev. II. f. Frohoc,
formerly of Biddeford and president of
enforcement league of that city, will
give the address-subject servants on
Horses. Town and county officers are
especially invited.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02
Actor Kelley Dead.

New York. jun 25-John W Kelley,
the variety actor died yesterday at the
home of his mother in this city from an
attack Of acute gastrits. Kelley was
born in this city Al years ago. He was
one Of the most popular actors on the
variety stage, and was popularity known
as the Rolling Mill Man He was the
author of Maggie Clines famous song.
Throw Him Down. McCloskeY.s
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02
sbnttuck Held For Mansiaughter.

Marblehcad, Mass, June 29.-At the
inquest on the death of William S
Atkins, which occurred last Tuesday
evening, and in connection with which
Edward l.. Shattuck was arrested, a
verdict was given against Shattuck. He
was later arraigned on a charge of man
slaughter and waived examination. He
vas unable to secure s25O0 bonds, and
was committed to Salem jail.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02
Ho for HartlaDd

The Fourth Of July at Hartland is
likely to be lively day with $3.50 of
fered in purses. base ball game. bicycle
aud horse races. etc. The bicycle races.
best in 3, slo prizes with entrance fees
added to be divided Entrance fee 30
cts. Make entries 10 l.. II. Goodwin at
Hartlaud, to close al l. O'Clock July 4th.
the day of the race Hartland eornet
band furnishes the music. Maine Cen.
trail and ). 4. u. railroads sell tickets
at half rates. \ train for afternoon
leaves Pittsfield at l4.3Q p. NJ. return
ing after close Of the races. Ball and
fire works IN the evening.
Entries have been made in the several
races as follows - class, :; 2.33
Glass;; ,245 clas-. lo. This assures
fine races,
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

The leaders Of flock Of migrating
wild geese become tired sooner than
others and are frequently relieved by
their fellows
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02
REPUBLICAN, NOMINEES.
For President,
WILLIAM MCKINLEY,
For Vice President,
GARRETT a. HOBART,
of New Jersey.
For Governor
iLEWELLYN POWERS.
SETH L. MiLLIKEN
of New Jersey.

FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
For Electors at Large;
JOHN F. HILL, of Augusta.
JOEL WILBUR, of Avon.
yrst District-EDWIN PARSONS.
second District-A. R MCPHERSON.
Third Dstrict--FRED ATWOOD.
Fourth Distriot-ALBERT H. SAWYER.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

You have headache sometimes.
Why not try our headache powder?
1t is harmless remedy and rarely fails
to cure. Sampson. corner druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

Palmer's and other popular toilet
waters in different sizes, can be found at
SIMPSONS the corner druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

"A STRONG TICKET NAMED AND
SQUARE ENDoRSEMENT OF REPUB-
LICAN PRINCIPLES
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02
REPUBLICANS IN COUNCIL,

"A Grand Gathering of Workers
for the Party of Protection
and Prosperity.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

Nathan Weston Blanchard, member
/" The class of 80, Colby University,
Vas IN attendance upon the Commence
uent exercises of this week. 1t was his
nrst visit since his graduation. He was
0Ofh IN Madison not far from the Skow-
Atgan line. He has lived Ia Southern
'sliofnla for many years, and has
rospered as an owner of -four mills,
'uu grower of fruit. He is a generous
~aetactor Of a college in the section of
"e State in which he resides, and while
" "aterville gave substantial express
non of his interest in, and love for, his
oNh alma mater. He is man of whom
'0uierset County may justly feel proud.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

MIS-. Harriet Beecher Stowe, the
sa'ed authoress of ''Uncle Toms Cabin,
s''u at her home in Hartford, Conn.
yesterday, Her long life covered a
plod of the utmost importance to our
eountry.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02
The Somerset Reporter,
Weekly Republican Newspaper.

.yu,, f. f. McNEELIE
q. SMITH & CO, PUBLISHERS,
,,..-rp STREET. sKOWHEGAN, Me
..-ugrefprloN RATEs;-One year sl.50; six
sant5s Is cts, three months 81 cts, when
ps Evil = be charged if not paid until the
.nd Of year
..,.spr1swENTs Business and legal adver-
Ap,nts in serted at reasonable rates, adjusted
iisi sbe space used, and the position given
pD,.cesouoted on application.
c.rds of Thanks and Resolutions OF Respect
asserted at 3 cents per line.
u.YRRRp As SECOND GLASS MAIL MATTER.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

For Senators,
MILTON L. MERRILL,
TILSON D. SALLEY.
For Clerk of Courts,
NEWELL W. BRAINERD.
For County Attorney,
CHARLES o. SMALL.
For Judge OF Probate,
EDWARD +. DANFORTH.
For Register of Probate,
NATHAN FOWLER.
For Sheriff,
EDWARD p. VILES.
For County Treasures,
ROLAND T. PATTEN.
For County Commissioner.
ALONZO SMITH.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

Send IS cts. Tor tho REroRrER ) months
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

For Senators,
MILTON L. MERRILL,
TILSON D. SALLEY.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

For Clerk of Courts,
NEWELL w. BRAINERD.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

For Judge OF Probate,
EDWARD +. DANFORTH.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-02

For County Attorney,
CHARLES o. SMALL.
Evening journal., 1896-04-23
A FAKE STORY EXPLODED.
THE REPORT THAT A RECEIVER HAS
BEEN APPOINTED DENIED.

A Large aud Favorabiy- known Company
Proves Conoiusiveiy That Its FinAnoos
Are In the Best OF Oondition-A Sub
stantial Increase Of Business and Assets.
A fake story has been circulated In the
vapsrs throu shout the country that the
Hon Thomas F. Bayard would resign bic
post In London and take up bis former
residence here in Wilmington.
This was promptly contradlcted on
good authority Now a similar fake
story has been aud is &C the present time
being circulated by the agents OF the
different weekly companies. that the
Massachusetts, Benefit Life Association Is
Ia the hands OF q receiver and has no
funds with which to pay its claims
Now l would jast call the attention
OF the people Of Delaware TO the fact
that no receiver for this Insurance com
pany has ever been appointed by any
court, and that these agents are beatin g
straw In which there Is no wheat. We
are living and we sre gro wing. Our
bdsi0ess Is clnatautly increasing IN spite
OF the Misrepresentation made b7 these
weskly insurance agents. and Ike
Tonny some Book, Men may come aud
men NAV 90, but we the Massachusetts,
Benefit Life Association. propose TO sc
on forever
"ThlDk for moment how ridiculous
such thing is A company that paid
laet year ia dividends over 1924 600, be
sides carrying to It's Surplus Fnnd over
1884 000 a company that has paid since
It's organic ltion Twelve Million Dollars
in Death Claims. Below Is a statement
from the highest authorities In the
country-the Insurance commissioners OF
the different statss-also an extract from
the report Of the Hon. Gao. s Merdll
Insurance Oommi, sioner Of Massachu
setis
THE Massachusetts, Benefit Life
Assoc alton 10 the largest Of It's class In
Massachusetts. It's officers are men Of
good repute and standing 10 the com
munity. The company and the oertid
cate holders ars to bs congratulated upor
the correctness aud clelrless with which
the books and acc cJunts are kept and the
careful manner In which the business Il
conducted. Signed:
"GEORGE S MERRILL.
Insurance Com Mass,
rs W. CARR.
Insurance Com Maine,
&C. W. BROWNELL
Insurance Com, Ysrmont,
"AIBEHT LANDERs.
"Iosursncs Com Rhode Island,
"WILL1AM M. HAHN,
Superintendent OF Insurance, Ohio
will pay $40 to any person for infor-
nation leading to the arrest aud convic-
tion OF any person or persons making
false statements regarding the Massa
chusetts benefit Life Association
A. JAsLOwsKY,
Gsn. Agent 800 Equitable Building,
Ninth and Market streets,
Wilmington, Del
Evening journal., 1896-04-23
SHORTS KInetosooped.

Samuel Harkins. Judge Balls offi,e
boy, is organizing his baseball club for
the ensuing season He has wearled Of
the name OF Puritan aud will this year
call his club the Princeton, Jr.
B Donahoe, No 401 West Sixth street,
manager Of the Tackler's Baseball Club,
wants TO hesr from teams whose players
average 10 years Of age Bis players
are: E. BehsD. SIS f Lyman. c +
Klrov. p; F. H5uek, 81 & Higgins.
% II Book, 10 B. O5l ahoe, T. d.
Malhern. H.; J. Hanrshan, RI
Well the season Is on which is to de-
cide whether in the picturesque lsngu
age OF Mr.. McInty e-he Of the Niargara
Falls voice-the Wilmington team is
composed Of champs" or cnumps.
Captain Arson, of Chicago. has regist
er,d the first protest Of the season
against an empire He asks that
Umpire Weldman be dismissed, charging
that his gross incompstency cost ChlcsgO
the game ct Louisville last Saturday.
John McGraw. Bsltimore,s crack ia
fielder, continues to improve ia the
hospital Ia Atlanta
Although Manager Hanlon, of Balti-
more was disappointed In the result OF
the Bsltimore's games In Boston, bis
share OF the gate receipts In that city
reached the neat sum Of 81 500
Jerry Nops is In hrst-class form and
should win to-dsy'a game with even fAii
support.
Zssrfoss Is making great record fol
himself IN New York. and his Delswar'
friends are throwing bouquets at them
selves aud saying II told you so.
The home club player put up stronl
practice work among themselves yester'
day afternoon. IL they can do as we'll IL
Paterson to-day as they did In practic'
yesterday, win out" is q sure thing.
The total National League sttsndAuc
yesterday WAS 1850, Of which Baltimore
mad 4 750
This is the batting order OF the Rock
ford team as it vii. Ike up sgains
Evening journal., 1896-04-23
FARMERS ARB REJOICING.

The Heat OF Last Week Worked a Magic
Change in the Appearance OF the Coun-
try.
The Maryland State Weather Service
says that the weather OF the week Just
passed was Characterized by the highest
temperature known to have occurred so
early In the season. The result Of the
unprecedented change was a most rapid
growth OF vegetation, aud the country
now presents an appearance totally
different from that OF q week ago. Only
small amount OF rain fell, coming ct the
close of the week but until now It has
not been needed. Light showers during
the coming week would aid considerably
the further growth OF crops
In Eastern Maryland and Delaware
wheat and grass have made rapid growth
and promise we'll OAt sowing Is nearly
completed, and farmers are occupied,
generally. in preparing their corn ground.
Early potatoes have been planted Fruit
trees are in bloom, and all indications
point to q good bearing year.
Evening journal., 1896-04-23
AFTER CUBAN SUPPLIES.

Business Place OF wiIminRtonian I'm
tered During His Absence, But Moth ing
Contraband Was Found.
r. T. Moody. Of Ninth and Orange
streets, is mad all over and feels as
though he would like 10 personally ae yer
the political ties which now bind Cuba to
spaia. Ole day last week, while be
was absent from his place OF bust
ness. someone In the employ OF the
Spanish government forced an entraucs
to his cellar, evldenely expecting to 6nd
a stock Of arms and ammanition ready
Tor shipment 10 the Cuban insurgents.
That they failed 90 dnd anything does
not tend 10 mitigate the II inse
Spanish smissarles. Pinkerton detec-
tlves, or whoever they were thst en-
tered my cellar without authority aud
during my absence. are cautioned
against repetition OF such trespsss. -
said Mr. Moody this morning. for | am
makdg a study OF the ensstIve use OF
the X cAYs
Tue irespassers did not take anything
bit there WAS every evidence OF hasty
but thorough search OF the premises.
Evening journal., 1896-04-23
II THEIR HANDSOME NSW HOME

The Ancient Order United workmen
Throws Open Their Bsautifol Hall 10
the Public.
The handsomest rooms used for lodge
purposes In this state were thrown open
to the public last evening. when VIII
mington and Industry lodges A U.
w. took possesslen Of their new hail on
the third floor Of the Law Building,
Ninth and Market streets. The rooms
we're handsomely decorated with fl wers
and an orchestra consisting of George p.
Luckman and ]. b. Ritchio, violins, J.
Harvey Beggs, claironet. George Tice,
cornet aud Harry Simmons bass. fur
nished music. Grand Master Hsinel WAS
an honored guest during the evening.
The rooms which were furnished by
M. Megary & Son, under the direct
supervision of K. Linwood Peacock,
occupy the entire third floor. The
library and reading room faces on Market
street and is carpeted In body Brussels
and fitted with oak tables and heavy oak
arm chairs This room will be open
every night from till 10 and on Sund iys
from 9. 80 M till p. m. In the rear
of 1t are two anti rooms for use Of
candidates, and room which will be
occupied by the financiers of the lodges,
and. on evenings when entertainments
are given, as q kitchen.
The lodge room faces Shipley street
and is 30x50 feet In size IL is also fur
nIshed with desks and chairs of heavy
oak and is carpeted In velvet. The
officers chairs are of massive design and
Of qusrtered oak
This evening Wilmington lodge will
hold its 6rst regular meeting and will
celebrate the event with refreshments.
After the lodge session Wilmington Con
clsve OF Mogullians will hold a grand
bungle at which dtzsn or more neo-
phites will be Injected with the antl-sor-
row lymph
The opening Of the rooms was in charge
OF the trustees and committee as follows
Q. Watson. Frank P Lsckey, l. NJ
Cook. j. w. Msckey. George l. Ferguson.
w N Mccormick S II Johns, w h
Curry, M Murch. j. Whitaker,
Thomas w Mulford and Edward F.
Kane
Evening journal., 1896-04-23
WILMINGTON NEWS NOTES.

second ward Republicans viii meet this
evening
-On saturday afternoon the Republican
County Committee viii meet at the ouDg
Mems Republican Club.
Professor william 4. Hull. OF Swarth-
more, VIII lecture AZ Friends School on
May 5.
The supper which wss 70 have been given
n Unitarian Church TO morrow night has
bsen indefinitely postponed.
Concord quarterly meeting Of the Hicksite
Friends will be held &C WI mingtOn meeting
house on Tuesday next.
The new stamp osncelling machine is now
runniLg At the post Office lt has capacity
OF $40 letters a minute, and WAS built by an
Oswego, n Y. firm.
Rev d Z. Waddell. Of FELTON,. viii preach
the reopening. sermon at ChaplAin's Church
on Greenwood charge next sunday.
REV. George 8. Gassuer. OF Delaware
City. on Tuesday caught black bass weigh
ing i've pounds and two ounces.
Mary n. Hains, of Wilmington. has been
granite 4 an original widows pension.
Wilmington Lodge. Order OF the Golden
Chain. will give social % members to-
morrow night
-Thamss Houston, evangelist. Of Phiadel-
phia, viii hold series Of meetings AT Ouvet
Presbyterian Church. beginning Wednesday
night o. next week and continuing for two
weeks.
Deputy Collector p. B. Ayars this morn.
ing measured the new steamer SHINE Ock,
which has Just hesn completed At the Harlan
and Hollingsworth yard.
To-day the Wilmington Blcyc.e Club took
possess ,siOn of its new house at Delaware
avenue and Tstnall street. II has not yet
decided whether Il viii give house warm
Ing.
The Memorial COMMITTEES Of the G.. "A. r.
posts will meet tonight % arrange for Deco
ration Day exercises.
The steam Yacht Lagonda leaves Whining
ron 10 day in command OF Captain jerry
Brown.
The steamer Twilight has been docked by
fhe Harlan and HOlllugsworth Company. She
viii. be given ner regular spring overhaulng.
Evening journal., 1896-04-23
THE SEASON is OPENED
Wilmington Opens With Pat
erson in the Latter City.
BATTING ORDER OF WILMINGTON

. sportiog News In All Fields of Endeavor.
Big Preparations for the Opening of
the Season Here on Tuesday Governor
Watson to Pitch the First Ball.
This is the team that is to uphold the
baseball honor OF Wilmington in Pater
son, N j., this afternoon; Welsh, G. T;
Gallagher. s. 8 Berryhill. ID Drew,
+ Newell, 30 Mcintyre, 2b Mont
gomery, I. Spratt, 7. I J. Nops. p.
With the exception OF q daily change
OF pitchers, THE will be the position held
by each man during the season, unless
Mo Long finds 1t necessary TO drop some
OF them Packard will pitch on Satur
day and w. Nops on Monday
The club In charge Of Mansger Long
went to Paterson this morning at 2 10
o'clock by way of the b & o railroad
They feel confident OF taking two out OF
three from Paterson
it will be noticed that some changes
have been made In the positions played
Berry hill Is now on 6rst while Newell has
been transferred to third This has bsen
done on account Of Bsrryhill having
rheumatism Ia his shoulders which pre-
vents him from throwing Mcintyre also
In fairly good shape
The season which opens to-day should
DO one OF the most successful In the
history Of any leagus IL will continue
until the middle Of September, each club
to play 100 games, sky at h,me and
sixty abroad.
The League clubs are Hartford, New
Haven. Mstropolitsns Newark, Psttr
son and Wilmington Sunday baseball Is
permitted Ia Newark and Paterson The
Metropolitans, while rspres sntlng Jersey
City, will play most OF its games In Nav
York city.
The opening of the season here on
Tuesday will msrk an epoch In sport Ia
Wilmington. Manager Long has made
preparations for a big celebration TO
inaugurate ithe LOCAL games Il is ex
pected that the biggest crowd that VII
mingtou has ever seen will bs present at
the opening games
One Of the principal features Of the
celebration viii bs q trolley parade Tue
First Regiment Band has been secured
and this will be placed in trolley car to
lead the procession. Following slso ID
cars viii be the Wilmington and Pater.
sen clubs Ia two other cars will b'
representatives Of the press, city, county
and state officials and the heads OF al o
the city departments The procession
will start from City Hall at o'clock anc
| will 60 to the p. w. & B. railroad
station and then return up Market street
and out Delaware avenue TO the B. q o
station Returning the cars will 90 ou
Fourth street to the grounds.
The Wilmington Bicycle Club. 300
strong. will also attend the game
on their wheels They will star
from their club house at 3 o'clock AM
proceed to the grounds Each rider vii
wear large aud gorgeous assortmsn
Of club colors
President Of City Council Jesse X
Baylis will be master OF ceremonies. Botl
clubs will march around the ground
preceded by the band Mr. Baylis will
then welcome the players and Introduce
/ Governor Watson who will toss the 6rsi
ball Rcross the plate The band will giv'
a concert before and during the game.
Evening journal., 1896-04-23
A NOVEL TURNOUT.

An EnterprIsing Young Merchant Sends
Out a Handsome Delivery Wagon.
A fine outfit made its appearance yes
terdsy morning. when FRANK : Dure put
his new delivery wagon In service. The
body Of the "a sgon Is haished la rich dark
enamel with cream colcred running gear
with orange and msroon hnel The
wheels are equipped with rubbsI tires.
which is a novelty In Wilmington, no
other delivery wagon being so furnished.
The harness. which "a a specimen OF
the handiwolk Of Mr. Dure's establish
ment is beautiful bit OF work and Is a
splendid evidence Of his skill. IL Is
silver mounted aud the combination OF
handsome wagon, bright harness and q
spirlted horse makes one OF the finest
delivery turnouts in Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1896-04-23

Keningston team on Saturday: Mccall. s
s. Hsyes, H. McCabe. 3b Buckley,
O. Beggs. %. Hinkle, rf Mcdaniel,
1b Philips, c., Kenney aud Stevens, p.
Durrett and Amole are still with the
team and they ara putting 10 hard work
practicing while the club Is away
Wise goes with the team as catcher
when Packard pitches
McCracken proved too slow for VIII
mlDgton aud Manager Long had to
release him.
Burns, who Is manager Of the Newark
team, Is the old Wilmington PLAYER OF
1884 When he strives here with his
aggregation Of players. be may look for
warm welcome from his old time ad-
mlrers
Colonel Charles Berg has received the
honorable appointment Of mascot to the
Wilmington Gun Club.
The Atlantic League reanant Is Of
heavy white silk. trimmed with gold
The name OF the winner is TO be placed
on 1t In large blue letters together with
the wear i96
Evening journal., 1896-04-23
CRUSHED BENEATH TH3 WHEELS
Little James Hayden Jumps in Front Of
a Passenger Train and Is Killed.

fAssenRor Train ana - hitteos
A sad assldent occurred yesterday
afternoon, as result Of which James
Hayden. aged 10 years, lost bis life The
boy Is the son OF Mrs Bridget Hayden.
who was sent TO New Castle recently for
disorderly conduct In default Of fne Of
80 and costs Since her Incarceration the
boy has been living with an aunt, who
resides beyond Eleventh street bridge
At the time OF the accident he was
playing around the railroad, jumping
on and of trains With other boys he
had stolen ride on a north bound
freight and jumped of In front Of 4
south bound passenger train and was
crushed beneath the wheels. The man
gled body was taken to the hospital
room at the depot and DR. James A.
Draper summoned but death resulted
about fifteen minutes later.
Coroner Stldham and Deputy Coroner
Chandler we're notified and the body TO
moved TO the morgue Judge Ball was
also notified and At once Issued an order
for Mrs. Hayden's release This after
noon an Iquest was held at which a
verdict OF accidental death was returned
by the Jury
Evening journal., 1896-04-23
SHORT DAY IN COURT.

Only Two Cases, One OF Them From the
Health Board, Engages the Attention OF
the Judge.
Ia Municipal Court this morning the
casa OF Laura K Wheatley. charged
with violation Of the ordinance OF the
Board OF Health relative TO drainage
into a sewer, was called. Secretary
Colquhouni reported that the work was
in progress and postponement was had
until next Thursday
Mary Foley, an old woman who has
been an inmate Of the Rlmshouse, was
sent In as a patient bg Officer Maloney
who found her sick on Front street. She
was returned TO the almshouse.
Evening journal., 1896-04-23
aELP WANTED.


Use OLD RELIABLE MASSACHUSETTS,
Il Benefit Life Association desires num-
Der OF good men as agents. Issues the best
and most liberal policies in the market. To
good men first-cless contracts Will be given.
Apply to A. JASLO MSkY. General Agent,
3O9 Equitable Fuildlng.
MUTUAL RESERVE FUND LIFE AS
&Al eociation, New YOrk-This association
ueeires 70 appoint a few gentlemen of inhu-
ence and position as represents tives in each
town, city and county in the State Of Della
ware; previous experience unnecessary. as
capable men will be taught and assisted 10
secure business.
Our poll les are the best insurance contracts
Ia the ma. ket. They appeal 10 ali classes
and with the undoubted standing of the
as sociation are easily placed
Apply 10 G. NJ. DAVIS. General Agent,
1000 Market street. Wilmington, Del
= ALESMAN WANTED-Sl0O to SIPS per
~ month and expenses 10 Introduce our goods
70 the trade. Staple line; position permanent,
pleasant and desirable. Address,wi stamp,
King Mig. Co.. d. %. Chicago.