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The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
An Interesttng Report Relating to the
OUTPUT.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 23.-Ac-
cording to a report made by E. B. Braden,
assayer in charge of the United States AS
say Office, Helena, Mont. by whom the
collection of statistics of the production of
precious metals in that State was made by
direction of the Director of the Mint, the
production OF gold and silver for the cal
endar year 1895 was: Gold, 209,320 fine
ounces of the coin value of $4,327, ,040; /;
silver. II, ,7O1 ,658 fine ounces of the coinage
value in silver dollars of So, 1886. 1892.
Mr. Braden also reports the copper prod
uct of Montana for the calendar year 1895
to have been 201, ,093, 1872 pounds, of the
value of $21. ia, 1863, and the lead output he
places at "a, 139, ,5O4 pounds, of the value OF
S764 $50.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
Barry Won br q Length.

LONDON, ENG. March 23.-The match
between the scullers Wallace Ross of New
Brunswick and w. A. Barry of London
was rowed to-day on the Tyne from the
Scotland suspension bridge to the west
side of the Redneugh bridge. Barry won
by length. Ross was given five seconds
start. The race was for ESQ side.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
HOUSE TO HOUSE COLLECTION.
Il NesV Mail Method to Be Tried IN San
FrGnctscO.

FT0uctScOs
WASHINGTON, d. c., March 23.-First
Assistant Postmaster-Gen Jones said
to the CALL correspondent to-day that San
Francisco was one of twenty-five cities at
which the experiment of house to house
collection of the mails would be tried. 1t
has been in operation in st. Louis and ac-
cording to Mr.. Jones has been quite sue
cessful.
The inventor of the box is Mr.. Gushing,
who is now in this city. The box was pat
termed closely after those now in use in
England, where the house to house col
lection plan is in vogue. 1t is proposed to
put one of these boxes at each business
and dwelling house where request is made
by occupants, the latter to pay the cost
OF the same. The plan has been on trial
here in Washington for several years and
is an absurdity, according to postoffice
employees.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
General Nettieton Very Ilr.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March 23.-Gen-
eral George H. Nettletop, president of the
Kansas City. Fort Scott and Memphis
Railroad, who suffered an attack of ver-
tigo last week, has become steadily worse
and his recovery is not expected. He is at
his home here.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
Signed the Raines Bits.

ALBANY, N. Y, March 23.-Governor
Morton this morning signed the Raincs
liquor tax bill. The bill was violently op-
posed by the liquor interests. II is de-
signed to bring about radical reform in
the excise laws. 1t is expected that the
new law will enormously reduce the num-
Der of saloons, will bring clubs under a
uniform license system, will protect
churches and schoolhouses, and will also
aid Sunday enforcement. Free lunches
are also prohibited.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
arrest of an Alderman.

CHICAGO, Ill, March 23.-M Morris
O'Connor, Alderman ofsthe Nineteenth
Ward. was arrested while in council meet
ing tonight for assaulting the proprietor
plainant is Mrs. McMullen, proprietor of a
saloon at 140 North Sangamon street. She
said O'Connor knocked her down without
any provocation. O'Connor was released
on hail.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
WITH 4 CARGO OF PHospHArEs.
The Barkentine Patterson Probably Lost
During Gale.

BALTIMORE, Nd, March 23.-The
barkentine Robert S. Patterson. which
sailed from Punta Gorda, Fla, January 2S
for Baltimore, is believed to have been
lost. The vessel carried cargo of phos-
phate rock. She was commanded by Cap
tain Tunnel of Philadelphia, and carried a
crew of fifteen men, who were shipped
from the Quaker City. CAPTAIN Tunnel
was the managing owner of the vessel
There is every probability that the vessel
has been lost in one of the severe gales
which have swept the Atlantic Coast
recently.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
Hoso Diney Retaliated.

NEW ORLEANS, La, March 23.-On
Saturday Augustin DAILY applied in the
Federal court for an injunction restrain
ing Henry E. Dixey from producing Daly's
two plays. "The Lottery of Love" and "a
Night Off," To-day Dixey retaliated by
the institution of suit in the State Court
against DAILY for $4,000 damages for
slander,
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
Nominated by tAe Prssidens.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 23.-The
President to-day sent to the Senate the
following nominations: R. H. Long of
Alabama, Consul. at Nogales, Mexico;
r. w. Roberts of Maine, Consul at Cape
Town, Cape Colony; Peter Gallag her of
Idaho, to be Agent of the Indians of the
Warm Springs Agency, in Oregon.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
NEW VESSELS FoE THE NAVY.
One Section of the appropriation BIZ
Conn DLete1 f,a Committee.

Completed an Committee.
WASHINGTON, DC, March 23.-The
House Committee on Naval Affairs to-day
completed the section of the naval appro-
priation bill providing for new vessels for
the navy. 1t is provided that one of the
four battleships recommended shall be
built on the Pacific Coast, one torpedo
boat on the Pacific Coast, one torpedo
boat on the Gulf and one on the Missls-
sippi River. Five of the torpedo-boats
are to have a speed OF at least 25 knots,
and the remaining ten the highest speed
possible. The five will be the'larger boats.
Bidders for torpedo-boats can bid for any
number they see proper.
The boats to be constructed on the Pacific
Coast, the Gulf and the Mississippi are to
be built at these points, if the cost of con-
struction is not 'excess1ve." In case it is
excessive they are to be built anywhere
the President may decide.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
To Monroe,s Me,.oru.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 23.-Mr.
Jones of Virginia offered in the House to-
day a bill appropriating $4,000 for the
erection of monument to the memory of
James Monroe. the author of the Monroe
doctrine, at Fredericksburg, Va.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
Death of CAPTAIN s,reetxer.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL, March 23.-Cap-
tain A. C. Sweetzer. ex-commander of the
Illinois Division, Grand Army of the Re-
public, died suddenly from heart failure
today, aged 81.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
4r.nonder =. xens Dead.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, March 23.- Alex
ander T. Kent died at his home in this
city tonight. He was 80 years old Mr..
Kent was formerly editor and proprietor
of the Sporting World.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-24
PAssENGER AaENTs TO MEET.

Important Matters Relating to the Irussh
Lines.
CHICAGO, Ill. March 23.-Orders were
received from the Board of Control OF the
Joint Traffic Association in New York to-
day calling joint meeting OF the Trunk
Line passenger agents with the Central
passenger committee in this city next
Thursday, to act on several important
mattefs OF rates referred to it by the execu-
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. The fol
owing are the real estate transfers dur
ing the week.
Palmyra-A. H. Crawford to Alvin
HOwes, 5000.
Pittstield-Wm. f. rilton to Geo. \
TiIton, $500; Harry +. Annis to Chas
II. Leighton, $50.
Emtden-Chas. f. Lane 10 G.. 4
Halves, $3.50.
Lexingto Rufus o. Dyer TO Ezra NJ
Fletcher, 500; Henry j. Lane To Alvin
and Alton J. AIbee, 800.
Smithflel1-VestaS :. Morse ct ais, 10y
atty, to John II. Burgess, $75; Mary l.
Moore to Wilominia J. Morrow, LOO.
ST. Albans-A. f. Bigelow ct al tc
Betsey b. Goodridge, $3.50.
Bingham-H. {. Morton to Frank anC
Currin Smith, $500; 5. 5. Norton to Id
Melvin, $3.50. 80.
Norridgewock-Sa Samuel Stevens Il
Samuel K. Harding, $500.
SkoWhegan-M Boger to Forrest
Goodwin. $1,000.
Cansah-Eljah Buzhell to II. 4. Buz
lell, $500.
Mayfield-Sarah :. Adams to Orand,
Walker Ell al, 500.
Mercer-Wm II. Wills to VIM, +
Duntou. 5000.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17

More mems and boys outing night
shirts. soc at Judkins.
Mrs. Z. p Viles passed the day, Fri
day, with friends in Wateryille.
New picture moulding and picture;
Just received at Folsom & Yarney's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Norton returned te
Skowhegan, on the afternoon train Of
Thursday.
Miss Edith Frame left home, Thurs
day morning, for Boston, where she will
visit friends.
j. e. Southwick returned from Lynn,
last Thursday evening, where he has
been for several weeks.
Mrs. Charles Il. Pepper and Master
Stephen returned to Waterville, on the
afternoon train of Saturday.
Miss Michaels, assistant at the high
school, went to Old Town, Saturday
morning, where she will pass her yaca-
ton.
J O. Haines shipped two horses to
Boston Monday morning. One he pnrchas-
ed of A. II. Lang and the other from a
gentleman in Emblem
The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the First National Bank will
be held at the banking rooms on Tues
day, January Il, when directors for the
ensuing year will be chosen
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17
Numbering Residences.

Mr.. Z. II. Newman, agent of HE Bos-
ton Numbering Company, is canvassing
SkoW hogan TO Systematically number
the stores and houses in town. Now
Ihat we have street signs giving the
names of all streets in town, il seem,
that the numbering of all the places Of
business and residences is very desirable
Mr.. Newman comes well recommended
and has had much experience in this
work in MANY towns and cities in Maine
aud in other States. We hope our Ell
Gems will take hold of this project and
make the numbering of buildings genera
throug hout the village.
l.. {. EMERY,
Il. +. PARKER,
GEORGE l.. NAY.
3W 81 Seleetmen.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17
Mr.. Frank Pratt.

Mr. Frank Pratt Of Skowhegan, died,
Dec. 9th, of surgical operation, at the
Maine General Hospital, where he went
three weeks previous for surgical treat
ment.
On Oct. 9th, 1889, he was happily mar
ried to Miss May Z. Fletcher of New
Portland II was born and has always
lived in Skowhegan. His pleasant ways
and cordial manner towards all Won for
him host of friends. He was employ
ed as motor man of the 5. and n. street
railway for two years past.
He was a worthy member of Skowhe.
gan Lodge, A. o. L. w. and district
deputy of the Somerset Lodge which
office he held at the time of his death.
He was also member of the ID. of II.
His remains were brought home for
burial and the funeral services were
held at the Universalist church, the 9th,
inst, conducted by the pastor, Rev.
George Edward Leighton. There were
also services 10y the order and the sing
ing was by members of the -. of IL.
His age was Al yrs. > mos. 6 days. He
leaves wife and three little children to
mourn the loss of a loving husband and
father.
lis hard to break the tender cord,
When love fas bound the heart
lis hard, so hart to speak the words.
Must we forever part?
Dearest loved one, We have laid thee,
In the peaceful graves embrace,
But thy memory viii be cherished
Till see thy heavenly face.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17

Sleds-Bixby & Buck.
Bixby d Buck.
Calendars-B ixby d Buck.
Albums Bixby d Buck.
More B""ks-Bixby e Buck.
Bibles .lxby Il Buck.
Best Doi,s-Bixby & Buck.
Childrell>' Books-Bixby d Buck.
Lovely Pictures-Bixby & Buck.
Sweets Perfumes Bixby 4 Buck.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17

One-half the world does not
know how the other half lives, but it
would give good deal to find out
Puck
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17
.. :. JUDKINS

HandkeYchiefs,
, M umers,
Aprons,
: Stamped
= Linens,
: Table Covers,
. Tides,
2 Laundry Ra gs,
= Collar and
= Cuff Bags,
= Purses,
: Art Muslins,
= Embroidery
' silks,
! Bibs,
( Fascinators,
! Hoods,
) Tam O'Shanters
= Caps for
= = Children,
. Boas,
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17

Have your pictures framed at Folsom
and Varney's. Aft
See our line of Christmas slippers.
c. II. GARDNER.
You can get the best wearing and
easiest corsets at Judkns'.
The sample jackets at w. Fl. Wildes
are going fast; If you get fitted, the price
will suit you,
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17

am running a fish team and wish to es
tablish permanent routes for each day of the
week. will keep several kinds of fresh fish
in stock continually and I hope it will be q
mutual benefit to receive a share of your
patronage. Respectfully yours, lw4ss
c. e. BUSHEY, Skowhegan Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17

3N 81
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-11-20
Sandy Soils.

The farmer who has farm on
sandy land finds it naturally in
the condition that the farmer on
clay soils does who goes to a
heavy expense for draining, sub
soiling, ETC., TO bring his land
into a porousness that will re,
ceive the air and retain moisture.
By an investment in all amount
of coarse fertilizers equal to the
amount spent by the owner of
clay soil in draining and subsoil-
ing, he has a soil as fertile and
retentive of moisture as the
drained clay land, and much
more easily worked. Cow peas
and beggar weed will form a
mass Of vegetable matter that
will put sandy soils in condition
to produce cereal or other vege>
table crops.
Manure placed upon land un>
derlaid with water, or SO hard
the air cannot penetrate it,
might as we'll be cast into the
water; but put upon the sandy
land, and with pea vines and all
kinds of vegetable matter, it will
remain until taken up by plants
and not leach away, as in grav'
ely soil, particularly if supple
mented with potash and super
phosphates.
Coarse manures plowed insix,
eight, or even twelve inches
deep will be found by roots OF
plants, and where there perpet-
ual moisture by capillary attrac>
ton, if there is proper cult1Va'
ton in time of drouth. But the
cultivation mist not be delayed
until the top soil is dry.-Florl-
da Farmer.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-11-20
Saved by a Saeacious dog

The dwelling and extensive
farm buildings of Gilbert Carey,
near Middletown, N. Y, were
entirely consumed by fire few
days ago. Had it not been for a
watch dog scratching oD the
front door Mr.. Carey and his
wife and two daughters would
undoubtedly have perished.
When@1they were awakened the
house was filled with smoke.
The dog showed apparent de-
votion tozthe daughters, with
whom he was pet, as when the
door was opened he dashed up
stairs to the room and perished
in the attempt to find them.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-11-20
A $4,000 Damage Suit.

Chas. A. Hess, the late candi-
date for Congress in the Twelfth
District, New York State, who
was defeated for that office by
George B. Mcclellan, has begun
an action for libel against the
New York Press, claiming $780,
900 damages. The alleged libel
rises out of the charges made by
the Press against Mr.. Hess that
he paid $1,000 to Amaza Thorn
ton and others for the purpose
of procuring his (Hess) nomina-
ton and use in the district to
purchase votes for him on elece
ton day. The Press declared,
the complaint alleges, that Hess
was a non resident in the dis
trict, and it is alleged made other
Charges which are made the
grounds of the suit.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-11-20
Nine Babies at Three Births

John Newport, political boss
of the negro colony, and his
wife, at Wolcott, N. Y, are the
parents Of nine children, at only
three births. Eighteen years
ago they married, and six years
thereafter George Washington
and Robert E. Lee Newport
were born. After another in
terval of six years James A. Gar
field, Chester A. Arthur and
Ulysses S. Grant Newport fol-
lowed, and now quadruplets
have arrived, the Tuesday pre-
ceding election. Mr.. Newport
voted this year for Bryan. Mrs.
Newport, however, remains true
to her early political faith, SO
one of the new corners has been
named Mckinley, while his
three brothers were called Wills
liam, Jennings and Bryan, res
spectively. They are fat and
healthy.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-11-20
ALMOST A RIOT.
TIE IAILOR HAD TROUBLE
WITH A NEGRO.
200 NEGROES ON THE SCENE.
Tney Made Threats Against the
Jailor.

A riot was narrowly ave1ted
at Winston. n. c., OH last Satur>
day afternoon. A brother oi
jailor Zigler, got Into trouble
with a negro. The latter drew
a rock and was in the act OF
throwing it at Zigler when Rev.
enue officer James Smith, who
was present, threatened to shoot
the darkey. This caused the
negro to pitch the rock at Smith.
AS he ran off, Smith or Zigler
one fired at him several times.
At this time some two hundred
negroes were On the scene.
They began making threats
against the jailor, who jumped
on his horse, went home and re>
turned i'll a few minutes with his
double barrelled shot gun. His
re-appearance caused a general
stampede among the negroes.
When they saw the gan they
fled around corners, and down
allies. There We're no more
shots fired, Notwithstanding ex>
citement was at fever heat.
While EN- route home after his
gum jallor Zigler unintentionally
ran over and knocked down Mr..
Edward Spach, an aged and pop
ular citizen. An ugly bruise
and cash were inflicted on his
nose and face. On account of
his age it is feared that his in
juries will prove serious. Ever
thing is quiet
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-11-20
ATTEMPTED TO LYNCH HIM.
A VIRGINIA JAIL INVADED AND
NEGRO HIGHWAY ROPBER
SLIGHTLY SHOT.

Between 9 and 10 o'clock last
Monday night lynching party
visited the Jail of Prince Edward
county, located at Farmville
Virginia, and attempted to take
the life of Elisha Johnson, color
ed. awaiting trial for an assault
and highway robbery alleged to
have been committed by John
son, Tuesday night upon white
man named "Wax" Price There
were il the party a half dozen
determined men, one of whom
climbed the high fence surround
ing the Jail and unlocking the
gate, admitted the Others The
prisoner was confined in a lower
floor cell and when asked
through the window if he was
Elisha, the reply came back, the
man wanted was in the next
room. The would-be lynchers
Immediately opened FIRE upon
the prisoner who was lying upon
his couch paralyzed from fright
He could not be seen we'll
through the window and cell
bars and only one load of shot
from the volley fired at him, took
effect. His wounds were no.
serious. Johnson, it is alleged,
waylaid Price, near Rice's depot,
Prince Edward county. and
struck him on the head and rob-
bed him. Prices injuries are
not serious. Johnson was tried
Tuesday last for highway rob~
berry and assault. He plead
guilty to both charges, and was
given for both offenses 20 years
i'll the State penitentiary. There
is no clue to the perpetrators of
the attempt at lynching
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-11-20
A WORD WITH MEN.

The people Of Elizabeth City, as
we'll as visitors from the surrounding
country, will find on Fearing street,
one door from Water street, the retail
Liquor, Cigar and Tobacco store, under
the efficient aud popular management
of Messrs Richard Berry and Edgar
Shannon who have recently purchased
the business Of J. B. Brockctt.
This establishment, which has be-
come favorite with people who appre-
ciate pure wines and liquors, fine
chewing tobacco and fragrant cigars,is
largely patronized and regarded as
thoroughly reliable. The best of order
is maintained, the service is prompt
and courteous, the goods sold are Of
the best and prices reasonable.
Mcssrs. Berry & Shannon are afabIe
gentlemen, who study to please and
never fail in this particular. They have
large country and river trade and fill
promptly all orders, whether delivered
in person or by mail, guaranteeing sat
isfaction with the quality and price Of
their goods. Call to see them, or ad-
dress all orders to BERRY & SHANNON,
Elizabeth City, NC, and get the best.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-11-20
AngImportant Office.

TO properly fill its Office and functions.
it is important that the blood be pure.
When it is in such condition, the body
is almost certain to be healthy. A
complaint at this time is catarrh in
some of its various forms. A slight
cold develops the disease in the head.
Droppings of corruption passing into
the lungs bring on consumption. The
only way to cure this disease is to purify
the blood The most obstinate cases of
cata1rh yield to the medicinal powers
of Hoods Sarsaparilla as if by magic,
simply because it reaches the seat of
the disease, and by purifying and vital
izing the blood, removes the cause. Not
only does Hoods Sarsaparilla do this
but it gives renewed vigor to the whole
system, making it possible for good
health to reign supreme.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-11-20
Leading New9paper Of tn
AN INTERESTING RELIC.
A Memento From the Surrender
in Appomattox.

The Appomattox Chapter
United Daughters of the Con
federacy, sent by yesterdays ex'
press unique present to the
President Of the United Daugh.
ters of the Confederacy, at Nash,
vile, Tenn. The historical ME.
mento is a brick from the sur.
render house at Old AppomattoH
Courthouse. 1t is to be kept as a
souvenir and used as a paper
weight by each successive Pres
ident of the National Conven-
tions of the United Daughters.
The brick was smoothly cement
ed over and painted sky blue,
with the Confederate flag on one
side and the Union flag on the
other, both flags, with their stars
of gild and bright colors extend
ing two-thirds length of the
brick. On top of the brick i'll
gilt letters was "Surrenderhouse"
and date 1866" and in hand
painting the surrender house,
looking very natural. On each
end in gilt letters is "Appomat~
tox Chapter, U. D. c." with the
names of the President, Mrs. c.
w. Hunter; First Vice President,
Mrs. T. A. Smith, and Second
Vice President, Mrs. J. w. Flood.
The brick is a beauty, and the
ornamentation reflects much
credit on the artist, Miss Ger
trude Shelly. The gift and dec
orations were suggested oy Mrs.
c. w. Hunter.
Mrs. II. A. Smith gave the
brick. Mr.. George Il. Peers
furnished a beautiful miniature
model of the house made out of
shingle from the original roof.
Messrs. P. R. Woodbridge and A..
H. Gregory securely packed the
relic in a wooden box, which
was forwarded to Nashville
Lyuch6uyg Ne7Vs, I2M.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-11-20
MURDER OR ACCIDENT!
WELL DRESSED MAN DISCOVERED
DEAD ON THE RAILROAD
TRACK.

The body OF a tall man with
light hair and eyes, nicely Dress
ed, was found Saturday on the
track of the Richmond, Freder<
icksburg and Potomac Railroad
near Richmond, Va. He evils
IDENTIFY had been thrown or had
fallen from train.
In his pocket vas a railroad
ticket from Richmond, Va, to
New York. In his hat was
stamped s"John w. Looder, I13
Broadway, St. Louis, Mo-
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1896-11-20
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with local applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh
is blood or constitutional disease and
in order to cure it you must take inter
nal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, and acts directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls
Catarrh CuIe is not quack medicine.
1t was prescribed by one of the best
physicians in this country for years,
and is a regular prescription. 1t is
composed of the best tonics known
combined with the best blood purifiers
acting directly on the mucous surfaces.
The perfect com bination of the two in
gradients is what produces such Won
derful results in curing Catarrh. Send
for testimonials, free.
F.J. CHENEY & CO., Props, /
Toledo, Ohio. I
Sold by druggists, price 7sc.
Halls Family Pills are the best.