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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-23

Secretary Olney is quoted as stating
that the prospect of amicable settlement
of the Venezuelan controversy is regard
ed by the administration as certain. He
believes all danger is past.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-23
THREE MEN KILLED.
Building Wrecked by Tremendous EX-
plosion at New Haven.

NEW HAVEN. Jan. 29-At 1875 ye~ter.
day tremendous explosion of gas Or
CURED in the factory of Frank p. Phcgar
81 Co, located on Crown street. One man
was instantly killed by the explosion; TWO
Others lost their lives in the fierce fire
which followed The building and con.
tents were totally destroyed, and loSS Of
100000 was caused
The dead are Joseph O. Hauser. maehin-
ist aged 81, killed by the explosion body
frightfnlly mangled; Thomas Toof, aged
40, burned TO DEATH body almost burned
away; Harbona stevens. aged 81 body
horribly burned, identified by pupers
found in pockets
The explosion occurred without see.
ond's warning. and WAS felt throughout
the city. The cylinder Of gus regulator
containing gaseous fluid with which tx.
perlmcnts We're being made, blew out
The loss will prove total To the owners
of the building and tenants English Il
Mersick's loss Is placed at 10000 Frank
p. Pnegar x son will lose s.. OO0 f. j
Toof's loss is placed at $l2 000, and George
Perry, IA rivet maker, will LOSE about $1puo.
Although the lass will not reach "A hgurd
much in excess Of $lo00OO. there is in,ur.
ance on the property amounting To $l33.
600
1t appears that in order to use sleetv-
lene in the building, IA special permit must
be obtained Th, had not been done in
TINS case, and it is likely that some CON
test Will he made against the claims for
insurance
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-23

Griggs, Republican, was inaugurated
governor of New Jersey, Tuesday
Quite an important event in Jersey, here
tOfore so strongly Democratic.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-23

Plucky Clara Barton, president of the
American Red Cross Society, has sailed
from New York on her mission for the
relief of the Armenians in Turkey.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-23

\ convention of county commissioners
of Maine, was held in Bangor yesterday,
Discussion covered wide range of sub
ects very appropriately given to the
peter protection of timber lands from
fire.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-23
MARIN COMMAND.
Takes The Plaos of ID" Campos, Who Ia
Removed by spain.

HABASA. Jan. IS. - Captain General
MARTINEZ de Gampos formally resigned ms
command Yesterday to General Marin.
The ceremony took place with much
solemnity in the great saloon Of the cap.
tain general 5 palace. There were present
oil the authorities Of the city and the chief
officers Of the regular army and of the
Nnlnn fnprs
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-23

Explanation is made of the supposed
earthquake shocks reported in various
places in Maine this winter. 1t is not
unlikely that the shocks are due to the
expansion of ice covering the surface of
lakes in the vicinity where they are felt.
number of years ago, there was very
distinct shock of this sort felt in Dexter,
Corinna and other towns in the vicinity
of Lake Sebasticook. In other parts of
the State, it was not noticed. Ii was
found that break in the ice had occur
red on the lake and ridge or hump of
thick ice of considerable hight had
formed completely across from shore to
shore. 1t was supposed that this break
had made the loud noise and the jar that
extended for ten miles away.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-23

Best thing for lame back DIR. Ed
wins porous plasters, 15c, at SIMPSONS
Corner Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-23

Buy four cakes Of fire toilet soap at
SIMPSONS Corner Drug Store and get
beautiful picture. large size. free
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-23
The Somerset Reporter,
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

I n SMITH. E.. E. McNRELIs.
I. o. SMITH & CO, PUBLISHERS,
,.s WATER STREET, sKoWHEGAN, ME.
SUBSCRIPTION RArKs;-One year $3.50; six
months, rs cts, three months, 81 cts, when
al rs will be charged if not paid until the
end of year.
ApyRRrIshEsrs;- business and legal adver-
tism ents inserted at reasonable rates, adjusted
to the space used, and the position given.
Pricesquoted on application.
Cards OF Thanks and Resolutions OF Respect
inserted at b cents per line.
A a aucoun ,I A
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-23

Hildreth's velvet kisses at Sampso
the Corner Druggist,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-23

Beans continue in light receipt, bur
there l, not enough trade to warrant any
advance in prices, Choice medium, and
marrow pea continue to be quoted AT 81 30
to Sl.35, and extra yellow eyes at Sl.5p To
fl.55 u bushel
Potatoes show no improvement. Re
ceipts continue large, and it was hard
yesterday 10 get over 80 cents a bushel for
best eastern Hrbrons
Poultry WA, rather quiet. Fancy north
ern chickens sold pretty we'll, but other
kinds were slow Hard 10 get over -
cents for western turkeys.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-23
Eggs.

Fresh eggs have been coming forward
freely from the west and southwest, and
prices have ruled IN buyers favor The
range is 10 to ~ cents but most sales were
at Is cents. Only a few special marks
sold at 10 cents Unless the weather takes
another very cold turn, liberal supplies
are expected from this time forward.
There is little or no demand for rcfriR
orator stock. and the nominal rate Is - 10
IL cents. II j, feared that the stock re
naming in cold storage will have to be
sold At loss 10 holders.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-23

=
Rather Unsettled No Change In Prod
uce Live stock Markets.
Bos1ON. Ian. 90 The butter market Is
duh and declining Receipts here con
nnue moderate. and there is an actual
scarcity Of strictly fine fresh stock but
Fuppaes Al other points have increased.
and In New York and the vest prices are
cents lower thHn II week ago.
Were Boston entirely indepen dent there
would BE- 10 reason To lower prices thi.
week At leasf. but she cannot help being
Influenced by the downward tendency in
Other places, and a decline u u cents
Will probably have 10 b.- quoted before the
Close. especially II receipts show any in
crease
Receipts last week were a little less than
the week preyIou. and this corresponding
week last year. aud for the two DAYS Of
tins week they are nearly even. The ex-
ports last week were about 1900 tubs, the
largest since the outward movement two
or three months ago, and more butter l.
going off tnis week
Although there has been drop OF
cents In other markets. local buyers VIII
have TO pay nearly a. much a. last week
for strictly fine fresh butter, because the
supply is light. II they are willing 70
take second or third grades they can naIne
their own figures
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-23

ENTERED AS SECOND GLASS MAIL MATTER.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-23
IN HUB MARKETS.
Butter Declining, With Fine
Grades Scarce.

Cheese shows slight Improrsmen Eggs
Rather Unsettled No Change In Prod
uee Live stock M4rketa
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-01
KRUGER's COUP.
AQ all e the ITuitcd f7rcss.

fIoNnoN. Mag /. 1896 Tae star in
an article cogamenting on the cipher des-
Patches which were entered as, evidence
az the trial of the members Of the Reform
esornnlittee al Pretoria, urges the immedi-
ate arrest of Cecil Rhodes.
asThe WESTMINSTER Gazette counsels the
resignation Of these comprizing the man
asenent of the British South Africa Coni-
pany and their withdrawal from public
ls{e; for short while at least
f4he st. Jarnesfs Gazette" says that the
osoyernment must be prepared to meet a
demand for the trial of Cecil Rhodes and
ttse revocation Of the charter of the Brit
lsh South Africa Company.
Inc Pail Mall Gazette says it is now
impossible to talk about the severity of
the Beers in the faee Of the revelations
made by the cipher dispatches just ex-
posed.
The "Globe' takes the side Of Cecil
lfnodes and attempts to shield him from
The Governments orders to General
earring on noQmmanding the British forces
at Matabeleland. and Sir Richard E. r.
Maria Administrator of the police in
Eschuanaland, MetabeIeiand and Mash
eHa land, who replace the officers Of the
cAartered company in the administration
c.fsafIairs in Rhodesia, have just been pub
lished. The orders forbid the British Off
GERS and men to- hold shares in any South
AFRICAN venture.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-01
MUST WALK TIE PLANK
Changes Which the New Board
Will Make in the Street
and Water Department.

The Street and Water Board with Com
missierers Heintze and Boltwood as mem
bers. VII organize next Monday after
nccn.
the old Board will adjourn sine die to-
morrow afternoon. Unt. a few weeks
ago it looked as though Richard Brown
might not be President of the Board
again. Commissioner Kaiser got an idea
in MS head that he would make a good
pres ding officer and for a time he made
il Pleasant for the genial Mr.. Brown,
Caucrses were held and it was finally
agreed that Mr. Brown should be honored
with reelection.
Under the new Board there may be
some changes. The Clerksnip is a plum
that many men are anxious to get. Mr..
Bauton the present incumbent is a Dem
ocrat, but his efficiency has placed him
on d pinnacle from whfeh even the IN
fuent:al Martin Finck has been unable
10 move him There was considerable
surprise in Apolitical circles a few days
ago when the Bumptious City Clerk, E..
W. Woolley announced himself as a cand.-
date for Mr.. Bonton's place His impu-
Sdance starred the workers of his own
party. He is making hard fight for
the office, but he is as far from the prize
as he was the day he started. His own
Of an Office Woolleyisrn has passed and
gone He will probably never again have
any voice in the conduct OF public az
4 u the Water Department there are ru-
will be re-appo nteds Water Assessor. but
who have been nursing their s'snaps''
are to be bounced. and active men in
stalled in their places,
Poor Larry" Brcderick Is haying a
hard fssne trying to ces this Co4lnlis-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-01
FAST PACIFIC STEAMER.
All Records From tEse Orient Eeaten
-Tbe PIaeuefn Hong Kong.

SAN FRANCISCO, May /, 1S9S.-The
steamship Dorie arrived last night about
nine o'clock about . days p hours and IS
minutes from Yokohama, two days ahead
OF time. This is her frs It trip and the fast
est one on record from the Orient. The
vessel did not stop at Honolulu and con-
sequently brings no news from the islands.
She brings a clean bill of health, but will
be funigated by the quarantine officials
this morning The cabin passengers will
be landed after an examination, but those
in the steerage will be detained a while
at the quarantine station
From adyiees it is learned that the
plague in Hong Kong is beginning to as
sumo more serious, dimensions. There have
been as many as eighteen cases in one
day. and the total up to April 6 was 1888.
In Japan no case has occurred since that
of the Chinese youth who landed surrep-
tltiously frop the Gaelic and died at the
Chinese hospital in Yokohama.
violent storm swep over Central Japan
during the night of April 49, At a place
called Matsuye, in the province of Izumo,
fi6ty-hve fishing boats were swept out to-
ses and nothing is vet known as to the
fate OF their crews, number sng 350
The men from the sailing schooner AL
ton belonging to this port We're lost in
their hunting boat, March 80, on the coast
of Japan. Their sufferings were intense
before they were rescued by the natives
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-01
GREENVlLLE GOSSIP.

The Greenyille Liederkranz met and. rel
hearsed last night in GiebePs Hall, No. s4
saengerfsst will be held this year at the
Greenvlle Scheutzen Park on June s.
Flagging is being laid on Warner avenue
from Ocean avenue to the new cottages re
Gently erected on that avenue. The new walk
is being solidly laid. trench nearly two
feet deep has been dug. It will be filled
with small stones and cinders and on top
of all this the stones will be laid. They will
be shade higher than the turf on either side
and will have an Inclination toward the gutter
for draining off the rain.
The Joseph Kaiser Coaching Club wound
up the bowling season last night the
Metropolitan Hall alleys. "A wine supper with
speeches by the more prominent members and
unlimited joviality were the features.
On Wednesday night the Greenville Rife
Club bowlers, the old rivals of the Coaching
Club; also closed theiN season with a supper
early morning. The Rifle Club will hold its
regular weekly meeting and shoot tonight.
a number of the young men Of Greenvife's
best families are organizing baseball nine,
to be known as the Garfield team a meet
ing was held last Monday night at the resi-
dence of one OF the members and another win
be held on next Monday evening at Mr..
Lewis Haryey's residence for the purpose of
organ izing. The diamond Will be laid out
on the vacant property at Hooker avenue and
Avenue E. The makeup of the team viii be
Howard Griffin and Dunn pitchers: u Peters,
first base; II. n Walker, Jf.. and Richard
Petit. second base; James Hasse1i. short stop;
field; j. Schmoize right field and Lester
Grady, left field The team will play on
Saturday afternoons only. Sunday games are
not be thought Of.
The Danforth Tennis Club will soon take
to their clay. courts on Danforth avenue once
again Already one pair Of courts are in
perfect condition and the other can with
roller be put in hne shape. The courts in
all number four and are as level. as smooth
and almost as well Kept as a billiard table.
The Danforth Bowling Club made up of the
young men Of the Tennis Club, wiz csose its
bowling season tonight Giebel's alleys
The Greenvile Musical and Social Club
will hold its minstrel entertainment this even
ing at Beivedere Hail. A good attendance is
expected
Mr.. an Mrs. Luther Clark Walker have de-
cded upon the earnest solicitation OF Mr.. and
Mrs. c. q. Reilay, Mrs. Walker Parents,
to remain with them for a few weeks al
their residence, No 25 Wirneld Avenue After
that the young couple will make prepa1at ations
for going housekeeping SMr Walker seriously
considers removing from Greenville, because OF
rng ol ,t ni az ro,, = ~ every
perfect health.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-01
HUDsPETHs PRESCRIPTIONS.
Liberal Doses OF Prison for Various
Sorts Of CrIminale.


Judge Hudspeth administered some more
or less drastic doses of justices to mall
factors in the Sessions Court yesterday
afternoon. John Fuchs go- the longest
term Fuchs is the man who bought
$S5 worth of jewelry in Harry Babstein's 5
store No. 221s Newark avenue, and Of
He was sent to State Prison TOR three
years. He will be able to note the diff
and Sing Sing. having spent three years
and eight months in the latter.
otto Becx the Ingenious sneak thief
who disgu sed himself in, a butchers apron
to the penitentiary for six months. William
Spite was fined 81 and costs for assault,
a butcher shop, and John G-lligan, who
got away with about half the stock of
saloon al Constable Hook, were sent to
the pen!tentiary for nine months Angelo
Fiscnnetto convicted of larceny and re-
ceiving, was fined $25 and costs. Robert
Mclaughlin and Frank Mead, the young
tough who made living by stealing lead
pipe from houses, were sent 10 the peni-
tertiary. Mclaughlin for nine months.
because he had been convicted before, and
Mead for six months. Charles GelerL
was sent to the county farm for thirty
days. He was employed by farmer
at Secaueus, and after working four days
disappeared with his employers entire
wardrobe Sentence was suspended in
the case of Edward Mansfield and Edward
Dillon. the Hoboken boys who stole a 81
pair of trousers from in front Of tailor
shop in Hudson street.
Charles Cairs, the painter who was con-
victed of arson, was not sentenced: A ques-
tion of his sanity was raised and he will
be examined by County Physician Con-
verse Patrick Morris was sentenced to
the county penstentiary for three months
for assault and battery on Mrs. Forbes.
Then he and Mrs Forbes were fined S14
and costs each for living together unlaw-
fully. Sentence was suspended in the
case Of AdolDh Leipeld. who swndled a
man out of So by. representing himself as
an insurance agent.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-01
use trouble for property owners.

cause trouble for property owners, but
also. comp. cate tae accounts. Broderick,s
conduct OF the office has not been ufs TO the
standard desired, and Il need no. surprise
his friends if he retired
There is also Some talk of 4 shake up
Gmong the clerks. Teddy Carroll is
connected with the Water Department.
Whether he will be after the nsw Board
organizes is question that is causing
rim uneasiness. The veteran Permit
Clerk Frank Woodcock, IS not sure Of
re-apointment. The berth Of Water
Purveyor now held by Bob Coae, is
also on the list Il mas not been defnite-
iy decided yet but Commissioner Patterson
may be Mr.. Coar's successor Mr. Coar
has filed the Office in a satisfactory man
ner. He is qualified to hold the Office.
There are half dozen men looking for It
who are minus the competency.
IN the other branches of the Department
there viii be changes, some of which will
surprise Republican office seekers. There
will be. new. faces in the Street and Water
Board building at Jersey avenue and Mer-
Ger street after next Monday
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-01
TO PROTECT HONEST LABOR.
Bill in Congress to Restrict the Sale
Of Prison nEade Goods.


WASHINGTON, May /. 1s96-The
House Committee on Labor today ordered
favorable report on the bill of Mr.. South
wick of New York, to protect free labor
from competition with convict labor by
restricting the sale of convict-made goods
to the States in which they are produced.
The measure was amended SO as to ex-
empt the manufactures OF agricultural
products from the operation of the pro-
posed law. In the report it is stated that
1T is not des. gned 10y this bill TO attempt
to interfere in the slightest degree with
the right of each State to employ its con-
yfcts and to dispose of the products of
their labor in any manner or by any sys-
tenn or plan that may appear Wisest and
best to its citizens. All it seeks to accom-
plish is to confine the results of the opera
tion of such system, 50 far as possible
within State lines. and to prevent result
ing. evils, whether necessary or otherwise
from extending to and injuriously affect
ing. the. citizens of those other States
of the time and labor of their prisoners .
Some States having in a great measure
protected their business enterprises and
labor from the unequal competition Of their
prisoners. send travelling agents OF their
penitentiaries into other States to dispose,
of convict made goods at prices that
employ, free labor 1t is evident that
this a wrong which. should not be uer-
mitted to continue if remedy can be
The committee believe that no State
should be permitted to transfer an IN
due share of its burdens. on the pro-
testing citizens of another State, while
the National Government has the power
to interpose an effectual prohibition.
The committee find precedent for the
proposed legs station in many laws here
tofore enacted. among others those
which absolutely prohibit the Importation
OF goods into the United States to the PRO
Guction of which convict labor has con-
tributed; these which provide for the ex-
Dulsion of Creign pauDsrs and conVicfs.
those which regulate the transportation
charges Of interstate common carriers
and these which forbid under certain
stock from one State 10 arnthar.--
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-01
BANGRoFlss sTBPs0N DEAD.
Was the HEstorian,s Secretary o Eega-
tion and on McCseIlanss STAFF

WASHINGTON. May /. 1896 Colonel
Alexander Bliss. step-son of the late Geo.
Bancroft, the Historian, anfs whose Sec
1etary of Legation he was while Mr..
Bancroft was Minister to Germany, died
at his residence in this city yesterday in
his Goth year. Colonel Bliss was born.
in Boston, mis- father. Alexander Bliss, of
Springfield, was at one time partner Of
Daniel Webster. His mother was Betsy
Davis, of Plymouth, Mass, who opened
the ball at the dedication of the Plymouth
Monument, when Daniel Webster delivered
one of his famous orat.ons. ColoneI
Bliss was graduated from Harvard Col
lege in the class of 1s47 with Charles
A. Dana and George William Curtis. He
read law in the Office of William Allen
Butler of New York City, but did not
practice his profession
He was staff officer OF General McClei-
land. and became Lieutenant Colonel
and Quarternaster April 20. 1868
His mother married Hon. George Ban
croft as her second husband and from
1867 to 1874 Colonel Bliss, who was then
retired from the amy, served as Secretary
of Legation in Berlin.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-01
A TROLLEY PARTY.

trolley party of notable people left the
elevated station of the North Hudson County
Railroad Company at Palisade avenue and
Ferry street last evening. The trolley car was
covered with eolored lights and was hand
somely decorated inside. After making a cir
cult Of the entire road the party made its
way to Blake's Hotel, in the centre of the
Fort Lee woods
Among the party were:-Mayor and Ms. P.
r. Wanser, ex-Alderman and Mrs. John f.
Macarthur. Mr.. and Mrs. John Mehl Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Brautigam. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Nevin, Mrs. Winckler, Police Surgeon and
Mrs Neyin, Mr.. and Mrs Fred Mer-
scheimer, Commissioner and Mrs. Emil Datz,
General Passenger Agent Wescott, of the
North Hudson County Railrstad Company
Mrs. Walsh Miss May Walsh Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Rohde, and Captain and Mrs Nc
Nulty. The party returned early this morn
in
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-01
LATEST SILVER CRAZE.

WASHINGTON, May l, 1sse.--In the Senate
today Mr.. Butler Pop., N. CO introduced a
bill to make, the Mexican silver dollar, the
Japanee yen and the trade dollar equal in
value to the standard dollar of the United
States and full legal tender to any amount
for all debts and demands, public or private;
and he made argument in support of it..
The gold standard he characterized as the
standard of Shylock.' He argued that
der the clause of the Constitution which for
bids the States to make anything but gold
and silver legal tender. they mad a right to
make gold and liver coins a legal tender: and
he expressed the hope that if the United States
did snot do So the individual States would.
He would certainly strive to have the State
of North Carolina do so.
The bill was referred to the Finance Conn
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-05-01
THE BURDENS TESTIFY.
BIZ Cable 10 the Unlted Press.

LONDON, May 1, 1896. William Turner
and William r. Dunlop, the Burden df9-
mend robbers, We're again arraigned in the
Bow street police court this morning. Mr..
and Mrs. Isaac T, Burden, of New York.
We're present, and identified the jeweiry
found upon the persons and in the lodgings
of the prisoners as their property, and
also recognized the prisoners as having
prisoners We're unlnoved throughout the
examination, remaining stolidly Indifferent
to the proceedings
The detective thanked Mrs Burden for
her clear and concise evidence.
Mr. Burden told a representative of the
United Press that he believed the jewelry
Dunlop to be intact with the exception
that few small diamonds were missing
from their settings
The prisoners were remanded for one
week pending the procurement of neces-