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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-08-20
Death of Josenh Robinson.

Joseph Robinson died at his home on
Middle Street in this town. SATURDAY
last, aged seventy years and three
months. His health Lad been impaired
for several years bat it Wa 10 sapbos-
cd BY bis friends thai he va critically
Id until few days before hi, death
He lad been at Lis family cottage at
Old Orchard, thinking that the change
10 the seaslOre would benefit lin phYsi.
cally, but recently decidedly 1nfagorable
symptoms we're manifest and he va,
brought home and died but two days
after his arrival here. Mr. Robinson
was a native Of cofnWle, the son OF
Joseph and Hannah tFoggJ Robinson.
and came 10 Skowhegan when - or 30
years Of age, since which time he had
lived here continuously. engaged in
building and the manufacture of doors.
sash blinds and other building materi-
ais, with his father, and later with his
brothers under the firm name Of Rob
inson Brothers.
Joseph Robinson was united in
marriage with Helen 5. Barker Of Athens
in ISIS and she and one daughter, Miss
Mabel, survive him Two daughters.
Annie and Gertrude, are deceased, also
son, Herbert NJ, who died in infancy.
He is also survived by two brothers.
Samuel +. and John Robinson and sis
ter Mrs. Sarah Bigelow. Two brothers
and TWO sisters are deceased Obed. a
few years ago in California, and Seneca
while young, and Nj. 5. D. Sayward.
about twenty years ago, and Sarah when
young.
Mr.. Robinson was a worthy member
Of Somerset Lodge and Somerset ROYAL
Arch Chapter Of Masons, a public
spirited citizen, an honorable and reli-
able business man, whose integrity was
tested by many years Of active work
in this and surrounding towns. lie en-.
joyed the confidence and esteem Of his
neighbors and aequaintances as few men
do, and was sincerely beloved by family
and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon at the family residence on
Middle street, conducted by Rev. II. W
kimball Somerset lodge +. and A. NJ
attended and performed the impressive
burial rites of the order at the crave in
North cemetery.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-08-20
NOmen'S Relief Corps at Camp
Benson,

The Women Relief Corps had thsi1
day at Camp Benson, Thursday.
In the afternoon there Was speaking
in the Pavilion, after a short musical
program, both vocal and instrumental,
had been given. Department President,
Mrs. Belle J. Palmer Of Monroe, pre-
sided.
The first speaker was Mrs. Ella Jor-
dan Mason, clerk of the home board
and field secretary. Mrs. Jordan said i:
We shall ask for an appropriation
this year, expecting to get it. | have
been all over the State. and have
talked with many Of the large manu-
factrers, and they are almost To a man
for the home. one man. whose taxes
have been reduced said he would
gladly give the amount OF reduction
toward the home if he was satisfied
that it was an assured thing"
Colonel \. :. Bangs Of Augusta.
member of the home board. was the
next speaker, who spoke of the rise.
growth and value uf the Woman 5
Relief Corps.
Among the members of tile home
board present at session held at noon
were: Dept Pres, Mrs. Belle j. Pa
mer of Monroe. Col. \. :. Bangs Of
Augusta, Mrs. Clara i. Leavitt OF >kow-
hogan, Mrs. DR.. Howe of Lewiston.
Airs. f. ]. Mason of Biddeford, J. L.
Myrick of Wateryille, +. L. Sprague OF
Bangor, J. Wesley Gilman of Oakland.
J. W Black of Searsport. Henry N.
Colby of Eumford Center.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-08-20
p s. q. Il.

Secretaries of local societies of Chris
tian Endeavor in the State are asked
to notify delegates, who will attend the
Convention at Skowhegan, sept. l, =
and ), '96 to address F. A. Nolin, Chair
man of Entertainment Committee on
or before Aug. 10th. if they desire
places of entertainment.
The committee are planning to care
for about 600 delegates at S1.00 per day
each, but cannot guarantee this rate
unless they have application by Aug
20.
SO far as possible delegates should
plan to occupy rooms with acquain-
tances and notify the committee of
such arrangement. Those who expect
to be entertained by friends at Skowhe-
gan will please acquaint the committee
with such fact, giving names of friends.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-08-20

Thomas Edison's prophecy of the
future use of electricity in coast and
fort defense had an accidental but
strikingly suggestive demonstration in
Chicago, not long since. Some fremen
who turned stream of water upon a
dynamo room were thrown to the
ground by the return shock of cleo
tricity passing through the water. The
electric current may be sent through a
powerful stream of water with deadly
effect, and should occasion arise it
could be made important in military
defense.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-08-20

The North Pole is still undiscovered.
DR.. hansen, who started three years
since in search of it and who, it was
rumored, had succeeded in his quest,
has returned without reaching it..
However, his expedition did 60 several
degrees farther north than any previ-
GUS expedition, and it was that much Of
a success. This fact gives new courage
to the ambitious explorer, and in all
probability the search will not be
given up, until the Pole is found or it
is proved beyond doubt that it IS i'm
possible to reach it.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-08-20

Whatever of public sympathy the
strikers of the Brown Hosting works,
Cleveland, had at the beginning of the
strike, they have lost by their continu-
ed acts of violence. Ten of the strikers
made a dastardly attempt at murder, the
other night, by rushing from behind a
building and shooting into little band
of workmen as they were returning
from their work Such acts of coward
ice never bring victory.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-08-20

There is no doubt about bicyclists
being everywhere but heretofore they
have not organized for any purpose
except wheeling. Bicyclists as an or
ganization in politics will be a new
feature in the present campaign. The
National WheelmeR's Mckinley and
Hobart club has recently been organ
lied and has been assigned headquar-
tiers by the Republican National com
mittee.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-08-20

The intense heat of the past ten days
has been hard to bear by people living
in the country, but their discomfort is
as nothing compared to the acute suffer
ing it has caused among the jewellers Of
crowded tenements and workers in the
big cities. Death has been the result in
many instances, but sickness, privation
and want stare many a wornout mother
and helpless child in the face, who have
managed to keep alive through the
heat. In New York city alone, hospi-
tails are filled with heat victims, and
while charitable associations and in
diyiduals are doing all they can and
the city has created a free ice fund, the
suffering among the poor is still great.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-08-20
Mayors Office, st. Louis.
st. Louis, August 10th, ls96
Waterman, Martin " HIT,
Brattleboro, Vt.
Gentlemen

In reply to yours of the
9Th, will say that cannot undertake to
act as Mercantile Agency, but do not
hesitate to say that personally l believe
the Wrought Iron Range Company to
be an entirely responsible concern. |
have used their ranges in my family for
twenty years and do not hesitate to say
that believe the concern to be perfect
ly responsible and worthy of confidence.
1t is looked upon here as one of the sue
cessful concerns of the city.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) c. 2. Walbridge, Mayor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-08-20
suCKLEN's AKNIcA SALvE.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers salt Eheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chappcd Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by X.
7, patten.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-08-20

The Machias Union (Dem.) cites to
the Bangor Commercial (Dem.) the fol-
lowing case which is pertinent at the
present time I'm the Revolutionary
war the u. ;. Government stamped three
million dollars IN paper but after few
months the traders wanted $50 of it for
Il pound of tea There are packages of
the Continental issues of l756 to 1872,
now laid by in very many houses; it Is
suggested that it is Just about the kind
of currency that the free silver men
want to handle"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-08-20

New York Times Mr.. Bryan is
beaten. This prediction may be as well
recorded now as at some later day.
The candidate himself furnishes the
complete assurance of its fuliiment
He has come to the first great test of
the campaign and he has wretchedly
failed to meet it. His managers had
deliberately planned for him vast
spectacular demonstration lin the
enemy's country. as he pleasantly put
it. The sweltering thousands who
pressed into Madison Square garden
expecting TO be thrilled and inspired
by the magical tongue of the boy orator,
were treated instead to a series of dis
jointed utterances upon Is to |, which
are duh enough in reading and proved
intolerable in the hearing.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-08-20

The st. Paul still carries off the palm
for making the quickest trip on record
between Southampton and New York.
Her last trip beats the record made
by the st. Louis, by nearly an hour.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-08-20

The Pine Tree Endeayorer for Au-
gust is largely Skowhegan number
containing cuts OF some of the princi-
pal buildings and a comprehensive
article regarding the town by Rev. c.
v Hanson, D. D.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-08-20

Our witch hazel is guaranteed full
strength, and we can supply you in any
desired quantity at a right price.
Sampson, corner druggist
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-08-20
Nice Cattle.

Eastman Hathorne of Athens. LETT
here Saturday morning for the New
England Fair, at Portland, with SIX
grade IIerefords: pair year old
steers, l pair year old steers and !
pair of t year old oxen. The oxen take
up little above feet OF chain in
girth. B. P Barker Of Athens also
sent along in same train i nice grade
Ierefords, and Oscar Greene of Corn
VILE, ] pair calves, grade Dulhams
George Foster of Canaan, contribute,
to the New England Exhibition herd
of Gmnseys, ! bull and four cows and
heifers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-14
PEOPLE OF NOTE.

THE faithful men of lever ,,.
near the North sea coast of Germar 49,
according to their custom eyery snr,s,
sent this year TO Prince Bismarek -.
ployers' eggs for his birthday. This !.
the twenty-fifth successive wear ,haA
have made the present,
A Washington official whose bs.,,
is not good, but who has not time ~ - =
to his physician in New York. oonsn, -
him at certain hour every dav no.
by long-distance telephone. Then !.
switches his druggist on, and the nby
stefan tells the latter the prescrintinn
by word of mouth.
Duke George uf SAKE Meininssn Ia.
achieved more in the way of re6pin.
and enriching the dramatic art to.e
any theatrical manager. He 4 N
presiding genius OF his Court tbeats.
at Meiningen, and designs the scene,y
furnishes the historical data for 81.
tunes, directs the groupings upon H.
stage and superintends the rehearsal,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-14
ABROAD.

Herr Srobaeh. anti-semite, has been
elected burgomaster of Vienna in the
place of Or. Luger, who resigned at the
All the governors and princes of Per-
STA have announced their adhesion to
the rev shah. including the latter's
elder brother
The duke and duchess of SaXe-Mein-
ingen were recently waylaid and
rot bed by hiehwaymen within a few
miles Of Rome
The Canadian Indians in the Alaska
district are preparing to go on the war
path The news reached Victoria by
tile steamer Sitka,
Chinese are arriving IN Montreal IN
large numbers. where they await
favorable opportunity to be Struggled
INTO the United States.
Mrs. I.angtry has accepted $4,000 IN
settlement of her claim against the
London bank watch gave her lewelry
70 i thief on forged order
The famous insurgent Cuban leader
Socorras. who was wounded at the en-
gagement recently fought at Gascara,
picard. died 81 the following day.
4 dispatch received in London from
Naples said that il was rumored there
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-14

A reporter called, on "Wednesday
evening, May s. 1895, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. William Mcmahon,
No. 1858 Pearl street, Brooklyn
Village Cleveland), O., to learn,
If possible the cause Of the notice
able improvement in his physical
condition over that of year ago,
when he was sufferer from
indigestion and various organic
disorders. you see," began Mr..
Mcmahon, ito start with, my work
that of setting type at the case
allows me little chance for bodily
exercise, and is altogether too
combining for anybody who is in the
least subject to indigestion or
dyspepsia. Perhaps not more so
than many another mechanic or
artisan who is constantly indoors
and under severe mental strain,
while the physical development IS
sadly in need of something 10 Keep
it in trim. Well, that has been my
complaint FOR years, and some
months ago l became very bilious
and constipation made life misers-
BILE for me at times. Then It took
seat in my LIVER, which Decame
noticeably inactive, and became
alarmed about it. The first thing
| turned my attention to was g
secure liver regulator, which
however, failed to regulate; next
sought relief In liver pills, Wllep
so panied and griped me thai tne
cure was. | thought. worse filah
the disease. The next thing diu
was TO throw away the Whole
shooting match, and resolve 70
take no more proprietary metlielu 7N
However, on hearing my tale OF
woe. one day. Mt the office, q iello"
workman offered me a small Iapals
Ripans, lie called it, which IN
said he would guarantee to ac'
on the liver. | took il under
protest, expecting ~ We d1utgu
III I'D about fifteen minutes W.T.
the 'gripes. But ! was agff''s'' w
surprised In its action, Il Was
very gentle. aud | resolved Il I'M
box Since then | have gradua"'
noted an entire change IN tae
working of my system, and ii'.n@
that Ripans Tabult.s are w. 7ss'
remedy for liver aud stomach
troubles this side Of anywAets.
They are really a substitute TT
physical exercise. Have one af'''
you gog" And Mr.. Mcmahon
produced his box of "stand.p9
from his inside pocket as tht
reporter took his leave.
tstpans I,aules arr sold liz dfugg ss,.s,,. lneai
~. srsre fO cent? box Is sent g y - s3nes
4 !. o,npsnS. M 10 spruce street Wv
al 10 ocpt&
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-14

that an anarchist plot against King
Humbert had been discovered.
request OF Emperor Francis Joseph.
Colonel North, who was known In
England as the nitrate king, because
Of the great fortune he made out of the
nitrate beds in Chill, died suddenly in
London.
The Italians have occupied a fresh
position in Abyssinia, supposed to be
Dcucole, three miles north of Adigrat.
The Tigrines made but slight resist
ance.
China will seek revision of the
treaties by which the treaty ports of
that country were thrown open to
trade. An increase OF import duties il
desired.
There is tremendous excitement
throughout Cuba over the rumor that
the Bermuda mas landed her men and
arms on the northern coast somewhere
east of Cardenas.
London Truth claims TO have eyi-
dence that 1t was Dr. Jamison's inten-
ton in his recent raid on the Transvaal
to capture President Kruger and over
throw the Boer government.
1t has been ascertanled that Presi
dent Hogeboom of the Eastman bank
of Little Rock took all the available re,
sources when he went east, ostensibly
to realize on the banks securities.
The British government will make
an announcement in the house of com
mons on Thursday of its position to
ward the Chartered South African com.
pany in view of recent developments.
The position Of the French in The
disputed territory of Guiana is in
creasingly precarlous owing to the sup
port the squatters receive from the
Brazilian government. Many Brazil
ians are said to be entering the country
in dispute.
i George Taylor, the condemned muir
derer, who recently escaped from jai
at Carrollton, Mo-, was seen and recog
nized near there. He is reported t
have boarded train and gone to Kear
ney, Neb.
4 Two crowned heads in Europe are
said to be in peril as a result of the
assassination of the Persian shah
Humbert of Italy is reported to be one
of the menaced monarchs; the other Is
the sultan of Turkey.
( About rs of the 300 Kansas City
plumbers and steamfitters who went Oh
strike for an eight-hour day, have wor
7 their point, the Kansas City Gas com.
pany having conceded the demands Of
its men and taken them back
President Kruger's speech at the
opening Of the parliament of the Trans
I yaal is characterized as moderate In
tone, but firm in indicating determin
/ alton on the part of the Dutch in South
Africa to resist British aggression.
The Roman Catholic bishops of the
province of Quebec, 1t is understood
have decided to issue collective man
dament calling upon their people to
vote only for those candidates at the
coming elections who will pledge therl-
selves to vote for remedial bill
On the news of the death of the shah
Shiek Diem Ell Eledin the Persian
agitator who is supposed to have been
the instigator of the assassination D
the shah. was arrested. He was sub
sequently released owing to lack o.
evidence.
Sir Charles Topper, premier Of Can
ada, made an appeal to the electors o
the dominion. Tie conservatives, he
says, initiated the present prosperity o.
the dominion by the ne tional policy
and he asks that that policy be main
tanned against the free trade ideas o.
the liberals.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-14

Washington May THE net result
Of three and half hours session Of
the house was the passage of tie bill
to amend the act creating the court Of
appeals so as to allow appeals from the
supreme courts of territories to the
court Of appeals.
by the decisive vote. Il to 3, the sen
ate inaugurated an investigation 10 be
conducted by the senate committee on
finance, into the facts and circum-
stances connected with the sale Of
United States bonds by the secretary Of
the treasury during the last three
years,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-14
FEnERALLAW MAKERS

Washington, May 3.-The house
Henderson bill to establish a uniform
system of bankruptcy by 157 to 81.
There was but one amendment. max
ing the non-payment of note for
three days an act of bankruptcy. The
bill is based upon the Torrey bank
fore congress for several years. 1t
provides for both voluntary and invol-
untary bankruptcy. Under its terms
there are eight acts for which debtor
can be forced into involuntary bank:
If a person conceals himself with
intent to defraud the creditors forty
eight hours; 2, II he fails for thirty
days while an insolvent, to secure the
release of any property levied upon for
$500 or over; 3, II he makes transfer
of any property with intent to defraud
creditors: 4, il he makes an assign
ment for the benefit of his creditors;
5, IL he makes, while an insolvent, a
transfer of any property for the pur-
pose of giving preference; ., If he pro-
cures or suffers judgment to be entered
against himself with intent to defeat
creditors and suffer the same to re-
main unpaid ten days; Z, if he secretes
any property to avoid being levied
upon under legal proceedings against
himself, s, II he suffers, while an IN
solvent, an execution on $500 or over
TO be returned rs no property found.
In the case of Thorpe vs.. Mckinney
fourth Virginia., report was made
unanimously in favor of the contest
ant, Thorpe, who was then sworn in.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-14
Cripple

The iron grasp Of scrofula has no
mercy upon its victims. This demon
of the blood is often not satisfied with
causing dreadful sores, but racks the
body with the pains Of rheumatism
until Hoods Sarsaparilla cures.
"Nearly four years ago / became AZ.
flicted with scrofula and rheumatism.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-14

Pensions of Mexican and Indian w.,
veterans may be increased from s. I
s12 per month.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-14

Washington, d. G.. May 4.-Tte Out
lined program for the senate procedure
this week was shattered early in the
days session BY two unexpected mo-
tons. When the intended action 70
consider the river and harhor bill was
attempted it was antagonized by mo
ton by Mr.. Turpie tdem Ind to con-
slider the Dupont election case. Mr..
Mitchell, with considerable display of
feeling, sought to prevent this course.
Int Dy nay and yea vote, resulting
Sc TO 81, the senate decided 10 take up
the Dupont case Later al agreement
until the river and harbor bill was
passed the final vote in the election
case TO lie taken two days after con
sideratioE was begun At o'clock tie
unfinished business came up III the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-14
Made

Running sores broke out on my thighs,
Pieces of bone came out and an operation
was contemplated. l had rheumatism in
my legs, drawn up out OF shape. lost ap.
petite, could not sleep. was perfect
wreck. | continued to grow worse anc
finally gave up the doctors treatment to
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-14

At least $4,000. 600 worth OF British
property is always on the sea.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-14
y - ell

take Hoods sarsaparilla. Soon snpetits
came back; the sores commenced to heal.
ny limbs Strengthened out and threw
away my crutches. / am now stout and
hearty and am farming, whereas four
years ago | was cripple. l gladly rec
ommend Hoods Sarsaparilla, URBAN
HAMMOND, Table Grove, Illinois.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1896-05-14

sttn.n. t,,,.,les arr sod liz Drug $3.50. inei
b. sf.re To cents box i sent g % sx ssnr'
al : ON pam ~. 10 spruce street ~
val TO ccptS.