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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-09
Mr.. Gratebar on Fishing.

Il think, " said Mr. Gratebar, chat
the talent for fishing, like many other
talents, is gift. No doubt the true
fisherman, like the poet. Is born, not
made. Fishing is a faculty that can be
cultivated, like many others; one can
learn by rote about tackle and bats
and tides and so on, but when it comes
to actual contact with the fish there
comes in the art Of the fisherman. The
fact is that some men can catch fish
and some cant. am one Of those who
cannot; time and again / have sat i'll a
boat alongside of men catching lots Of
fish and caught none or next to none.
But | love to 20 fishing, all the same. ="
New York SIM
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-09
ONE LITTLE HOUR ERE DAY.

The wlile sleeping lay
One little1onr ere dry,
Before my window on the tree
A swallow sang this song to me,
One little hour ere day.
New listen to my lay,
Thy lover betray.
The while l sing this song to thee
Another maiden kisseth he,
One little hour ere day.
Oh, me, no further sayi
All. hush, no more betrayi
Fly, swallow, from my sill away.
ALI, love and faith. dream are they
One little hour ere day.
-Eduard Moerike
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-09

OF some celebrities we hear great
deal, because they deem it advisable to
keep thoI.set.es we'll before the public;
of others we hear nothing at all, but of
their work great deal Of literary men
Bret Harte, George Meredith, George
Gissing, W Clark Russell and % >"
keep, as the expression is. themselves To
themselves and shun publicity as they
would tho cholera. Bret Harte-White
haired now and not so slim as when he
put Sandy Bar together '-clings to
the shady retirement of st. John Wood
and neither lectures, breaches, edits nor
endeavors to get into parliament But
ever aud anon we have a new collection
of his delightful stories of "Woolly
West" life, and so are made aware that
he is still working away as hard as ever.
The fact that Mr.. George Meredith re,
Gently spoke in public for the first time
qualities him for the title of retiring
celebrity" Mr.. Gissing avoids London
roar and dirt with a steady persistence,
and Mr.. Clark Russell prefers his house
at Deal to the most sump.uously fur
nished west end mansion. 20. seldom
leaves Fowey, solitary little township
in Cornwall, whittier Messrs. Cassell &
Co.-for whom he acts as literary ad-
viser-dispatch great parcels of MSS, at
regular intervals, to be passed Judgment
upon. London Sun.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-09
Houses for Sale.

My story house and stable near the
Saoe Factory, also one small house on
South Sioe, ana one house on Summer
ST North Side. all for sale At reasonable
-ates. Terms easy. Inquire of
Sw46 JOHN b. MORRISETT.
Nov. 10, 1895. Skowhegan.
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By True
- Merit Only

can any article attain such a
high standard of favor among
the people as that enjoyed by
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-09
NOTICE.!

My wife, Clara A. Burton, having LETT my
bed and board, l command all to refuse cred
1t to the same under my name from this date.
Dec. %. 1895 sws..
SAMUEL BURTON,
Jackman, Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-09

ELY's CREAM BALM
Opens and cleanses
the nasal Passages,
Allays Pain and In
hammation, Heals
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-09
A Dollars Worth of Information.

Mr.. Keep Cash-Did you write to
that man who advertises to show people
how to make desserts without milk and
have them richer?
Mrs Cash-Yes, and sent HIM the
dollar.
"What did inc reply?
"Use cream. West Medfeld Wind
mill
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-09
EAY-E-

the sores, Protects the Membrane from Colds
Restores the Senses of Taste and smell. The
balm is quickly absorbed and gives relief at
once Price so cents at Druggists or by mail
ELY BROTHERS, So Warren ST.. New York,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-09
DIRECTIONS
for nsing
CREAM BALM.

Apply a particle OF
the Balm well up in
to the nostrils. After
q momeI t draw a
8 I r ong b r e a I h
t through the nose.
Use three times a
day, after meals pre-
ferred, and before
retiring.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-01-09
SNESoo1HINsSAIsFnNs

Originated by old Family Physician in 1910.
Could a remedy have existed for over eighty years
unless It has cured many family Ills? There Is not
Aremedy In use today which has the confidence OF
the public to great an extent this Anodyne It
has stood upon its own merit, while generation
after generation have used 1t with satisfaction
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-20
TELEGRAPH RATES CUT.
The Western Union Makes Re-
auctions for Its Mes.
SageS.
Charges Reduced From 40 to rs Cents
in Certain Parts of California
for Ten Words.

The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany has decided to reduce its rates to a
large number of points in California and
Nevada on its dispatches. This will be
pleasant news to the numerous patrons of
the Western Union Company whose BUSH
ness occupies the telegraph wires all the
year round. The reductions are to be gen.
eral, within certain limits, and will ap-
parently meet the rates now charged by
the telephone company.
In California the change will be effective
within points as FAR east as Auburn, Placer
County, north as far as Ukiah and Chico,
and Soledad on the south coast. In the
San Joaquin Valley the reduction will ap-
ply as far south as MERGED and Firebaugh
on the east and west sides respectively.
The standing rate within those points
has been reduced from 40 cents to 25 cents
for ten words. Such towns as Colusa, Col
fax Marysyille and 9th er import ant points
will receive the benefit of the reduction in
both directions of the telegraph service.
In Nevada the old rate of so cents for ten
words has been cut down to 40 cents, and it
will include Virginia City. Reno, Mound
House, Gold Hill, Franklin. Carson and
Candelaria.
the reduction IS to go into effect at once.
No particular reason is assigned for the
cut other than that it is the policy of the
Western Union Company to reduce rates
wherever practicable.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-20

the secIe iary of the general committee,
has been the conceded candidate.
Dan" Gavigan is a university gradu-
ate, young politician of experience and
is so popular and so close to the sources of
influence that nobody has actively COM
peted with him for the nomination. Last
night, however, it was reported that Mr.
Gavigan had about concluded to drop out
of the race on account of an am bition for
something else. In that case Thomas
Burke will likely get the persim
In the Thirty District, II. Zlm-
norman, president of the district club,
and James Mooney are rivals for the As
sembly nomination.
In the Nineteenth Senatorial District,
John O'Brien, the butcher; and William
I. Bell, secretary of the executive COM
mittee. are looking for the nomination.
John Mccarthy, who was elected to the
Assembly two years ago from tie Thirty
fifth district, wants to go back, and in the
Thirty-seventh Harry MuIcreavy, Sec
rotary of the club and of a Native Sons
parlor, is an aspirant.
In the Twenty-first Senatorial District
Harry n. Kelly and John T. O'Shea are
rivals for the Buckley nomination.
Percy Goldstone would like to represent
the Thirty-eighth in the ably, and
in the Thirty-ninth Lee Bennett has SIM
liar aspirations. Henry NJ. Owens in the
Forty-trst, ex-AssembIyman E. ]. Rey
nolds and r. w. Lee in the Forty second
and Gabriel Nathan in the Forty-fourth
are other aspirants for the Assembly.
There are others looking for legislative
honors on the Buckley side and the Junta
provides almost as large crop.
On the legislative as well as the
municipal ticket two rival sets of candi-
dates are promised, and what will be done
about 1t all depends on the future.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-20
A NEW WINDOW.
1t Can Be Cleaned Both Sides
From Within the

Dean & Williams, architects of this City,
havs lately invented and patented safety
window that appears to be far superior to
any that have been used in the building
trade. 1t is not only burglar-proof, dust
proof and provided with neat screen at
tachment, but each sash swings in on
hinges clear of its frame. BY this simple
arrangement the glass can be cleaned on
both sides without danger.
Nor is this the sum total of the virtues
of the new invention. The sashes are
hinged to piece of wood that slides up
and down the frame. When the cleaner,
standing on the floor inside of the room.
finishes the lower window he pushes it up
and draws the upper one down within
reach. The lock will fasten one or both
sashes in such a manner that they can
not possibly, be opened from without.
The importance of window that can be
handled from wit lin room in buildings
that lift their succeeding stories hundreds
of feet high cannot be overestim ated.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-20
MATTE Is SILENT.
She Is In Los Angeles and Says She
VIII Not Talk.

She Is In Los Angeles and Says She
Will Not Talk.
LOS ANGELES, CAL, Aug. 19.-Miss
Matte Overman, whose alleged intimacy
with Rev. Charles O. Brown. late pastor of
the First Congregational Church at San
Francisco, is living quiet and retired life
at the Florence Home, corner of Santee
and Seventeenth streets. this city. This
institution is one of the many Florence
Crittenton homes in the United States
founded by Charles n. Crittenton, who is
now holding a series of union meetings in
this city.
Miss Overmap has been in this home for
some time, and has taken great interest In
a RELIGIOUS life. For several evenings she
has been attending the revival meetings
conducted by Evangelist Crittenton.
The institution which has been utilized
by Miss Overman for some weeks here is
practically a rescue home for hayward
girls who are supposed not to have reached
the age of discretion, and is managed by
Mrs. NJ r. Hilbjsh. The matron is Miss
Adeline M. Lille.
The home was visited this evening by a
CALL correspondent in quest of con-
criminal intimacy with DR.. Brown, said to
have been contained N a letter of many
pages addressed to Rev. J. K. Mclean of
Oakland.
Miss Overman was at the Crittenton
meeting and would not talk. In con-
versation with Miss Lille, the matron, it
was learned that no one at the home
knew anything of any publication of any
alleged letter of confession. The dispatch
purporting to contain the confession was
shown to Miss Lille, who said it was all
news to her.
She acknowledged, however, that Miss
Overman had often alluded to great sor-
row that was on her mind, and Miss Lille
conceded that the alleged confession was a
good explanation for these observatio ms
of Miss Overman.
Miss Lille did not deny that she knew
OF the written confession to DR.. Mclean,
but seemed greatly surprised that it had
been given to the press. She said Miss
Overman had turned over a new leaf. and
was going to devote herself to religion and
piety.
A second call later in the evening elected
the response that Miss Matte was at the
home, but would see no one connected
with the press, that she was sick and tired
of notoriety. and only wished to be left
alone in peace.
Miss Lilies manner, however, left nc
doubt in the correspondents mind that
she knew all about the confession, and
that it was genuine in all essential par.
| ticulars.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-20
and the platform on which he was nomi-

mated"
"Will this state OF affairs also affect
street-raiIway extensions and improve
ments in this City ?" was asked.
why, certainly. We authorized the
issue of $18.0O0,000 worth of bonds on a
blanket mortgage of all the lines of the
Market-street Railway Company. Ten
million dollars worth of these were used
to replace the old 6 per cent bonds of the
various roads, and between 100000 and
81, DOC, 600 were sold and the proceeds used
in the construction of new lines and the
improvement of old ones. You know, we
have recently built the Second and Bry-
ant street road, the Mission-street, Fourth
street, Fillmore and Devisadero street
lines.
I'VE have still between $4,000. 900 and
$5,000,000 worth of these bonds in the
treasury to be sold for the purpose oil build
ing new lines and making further improve
menIs.
among the things to be done are the
conversion of the Post-street cable-line and
the Montgomery-street horsecar line into
an electric system, and the construction
of belt line about twenty miles long.
This would take in the present Haight-
street line, the Park and Ocean line after
its conversion into an electric line, new
electric line along the beach and then to a
junction with the Mission-street road and
the Mission-street line back to the ferry.
"AIl our men, who have until very lately
been employed in building new street lines
and converting the old ones into electric
roads, have been laid off and will not be
put to work again until after the election.
We cannot continue to invest gold when
our earnings are to be silver at discount
of AZ per cent.
Now take the short bay shoreline be-
tween here and San Bruno, which has been
in contemplation for some time. This is
an improvement which we want to under
take very much, but the present line must
changes.
1.-The interests of the people of Cali
fornia are more directly in the line of
maintaining the present financial policy
of the Government than any other State
in the Union"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-20
THE OPPOSITION's COUP.
Will Be Made for the Reopening
of the First Church.

A coup of ecclesiastical diplomacy is
about to be played by the Opposition
wing of the First Congregational Society
which seems not to have been thought OF
by the late pastors friends. A committee
of members in good standing will wait
upon the trustees to-day and make a
formal demand that the church building
be opened for the holding of prayer
meeting next Wednesday night. This
move, if successful, will place the opposi-
ton in possession, so to speak, of the field.
The plan was arranged at a private
meeting last night. The devotional e1er-
cises which preceded the business meeting
were led by the Rev. DR.. Warren. who
read that portion of the Gospel OF st.
John commencing. "Let not your hearts
be troubled" In a brief, informal COM
mentary he dwelt upon the necessity for
harmony and peace in the church, and
expressed hope that it might be brought
about. The hymn, "Blest be the Tie That
Binds Our Hearts in Christian Love- was
sung, and Mrs. Cooper made few re-
marks suggested by the evenings lesson.
Others spoke and prayed, and the gather
ing, which numbered about twenty per-
Faith Looks Up to Thee"
Then the business meeting commenced.
The grounds of the present controversy
between the two factions of church men,
bers were gone over. and many were the
plans suggested. All the proposed bits of
fnesse seemed to have some drawback,
until al astute member of the conclaye
said:
1--WE know, or ought to know, that Con-
gregational law requires the church trus-
tees to open the building for religi Gus SER
vices when such opening may be formally
demanded by three church members in
good standing"
A momentary hush created these
weighty words. Here was the long
sought lead which would force the adj
versary's hand. As this fact dawned
upon the minds of those present a MUIR
muir of applause made itself heard, and
measures were forthwith devised for car
rying the plan into effect.
Meanwhile the subscription list men,
toned in Tuesdays CALL will start on its
rounds to-day. The document will con-
sist of four or five lines, in which the
slgners will promise to contribute in pew
rents or donations the amounts set oppo-
site their names. Its real object will be
the ascertainment of the oppositions
numerical and financial power.
The plan OF demanding that the church
be opened seems to me good one," OBJ
served one of the leading lights of the
opposition after the meeting had closed.
"0nce intrenched in the church, we will
be able to extend the hand of cordial invi-
tation to the Suffer street people, which
hope they will accept It is true they in
vited US to their meetings. and we did not
go; but the case was different. We had
remained, and still remain, faithful to the
church. They chose to stand by an I'M
frocked and degraded pastor, and even
now are aETsyed in rebellian against the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-20
larger and better portion of the member

larger and better portion of the member
ship.
1--WE could not in decency and Con-
science fraternize with them in their
schismatical antics; but charity COM
mands us to invite them once more into
the house of the Lord, whittier, let us
hope, they will repair without delay to re-
pent and bewal their folly IN sackcloth
and ashes"
Meanwhile the pastors friends would
seem to have deeper game on the tapis.
Though aware of the proposed measure,
thus far they only smile and refuse to
show their cards.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-20
Mechanics, Institute CIasses.

The Mechanics Institute has made arrange.
ments to reopen next month its classes in free
hand drawing, mechanical drawing and cleo
tricity. The following instructors will be in
charge: Freehand drawing, L. p. Etmer; me-
chanical drawing, Gustav Dehrnd; electricity,
Elmer E Former, assistant in the electrical
he is a graduate. The vacancy in the board
of directors of the Mechanics Institute has not
vet been Fl lied
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-20
Napa,s cannery Is H,.mmtnq.

NAPA, CAL, Aug. 19.-Larger orders
than ever before have been received at the
Napa cannery. In consequence 225 hands
are pledged to a day of eighteen hours.
The output is 5000 to 0000 cans per day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-23
THE REV. N. J. KILAHY SERIOUSLY ILL

The Rev Michael J. Kilshy. pastor OF ST. Ste
nhen,s Roman Catholic Church. at Hicks and Sum-
nit sts is reported to be dangerously Ill at 81
Josephs Hospital at Savannah. Ga. He Is said
70 be suffering from a complication OF diseases
Father Kilahy went TO Savannah Six weeks
ago He had been Ill for several months, but con-
tinued to perform the regular duties OF the par
ish against the advice Of his physician His con-
dition became serious. however, and he was ad-
vised to go South. For time his condition was
promising, and 1t thought that he would
speedily recover and return to Brooklyn He con-
tlnued to take a deep interest in his parish and
corresponded regularly. Last week he became I'M
able to write any letters and was compelled to
telegraph His condition at present Is precarious'
and the worst Is expected. Father Kilahy sue
ceeded the late Rev. Edward J. O'Reilly as pas
tor of ST Stephens Church six years ago He
found the church heavily in debt. During his pas
torate he has labored incessantly and has sue
ceeded in paying off $4,000 OF the church debt.
besides making many extensive improvementss
His latest and most important act was the found
ing Of St. Stephens Catholic Club. an organization
of the young men of his parish. Their home. at
Henry and President sss is dye to his zeal ana
been highly regarded. The Rev. Father Kirby. Of
ct Agness Church. is at present acting pastor OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-23
LEVTTTS BAIL Not REDUCED.

The application OF A. j. Koehler for reduction
OF the bail fixed by the District-Attorney In the
case OF Jacob Levitt yesterday denied by
Justice Osborne OF the Supreme Court on the re-
turn OF a writ OF habeas corpus. Mr. Koehler de-
posed that the defendant had been held for the
Grand Jury by Justice Goettlne a charge OF re-
cevlng stolen goods and the Justice had refused to
fix ball When the lawyer went TO the District
Attorney. his assistant. Mr.. Miles. fixed the bail at
$3.50 and Mr.. Backus refused 10 reduce H. Mr.
Koehier claimed that Mr. Backus told him that he
had always been hostile TO the Office and that II
he did not like what had been done In the case his
remedy writ 0! habeas corpus
When the called yesterday, Mr. Koch
Ter rected his allegations. and started say that
the Dstrict-Attorney had treated him unfairly
Justice Osborne stopped him and told him that IL
would be better TO talk about the and the APP
plication 10 reduce bail.
District. Attorney Backus said that he did see
how Justice Osborne could reduce the bail. as the
testimony taken before the magistrate was not yet
accessible, and In no other way except by reading
Il could conclusion be reached as TO the proper
amount OF bail In the case
Justice Osborne said that he would tx the bail AZ
$500 and when the magistrates minutes we're
ready Mr.. Koehler could make another application
II he desired to do So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-23
n,ec.s The immediate cause Of death was blood
p,ia
MR.. B4CKUS'S BILL APPROVED.
MAYOR wuRsTER TAKES ACTION on 1r-whAI
THE BILL PROVIDES FOR

MAYOR WCRSTER TAKES ACTION ON Ii-"hAi
THE BILL PROVIDES FOR.
>s..- 1,-,rs,ar dacided Yesterday afternoon TO
Diva hs annroval 10 the so-caed District-AUorhe'
bill, on which there had been nearing III '"e
Mayors ONCE on the previous day. Inc enae'n '
o. the bill has been strongly desired oS DI.'
ATTORNEY Backus. and no serious opposi'"
made TO IT, save that some OF the Ci'li
formers were Of the opinion that the appo'n''"e"''
which the District-At;orney is authorized oy ''e
bill 70 make should be made in accordance win inc
Civil Service rules. ,.
nv thu hill the term OF Dstric;-Attorney backus
is fixed at four years. and will not expire un,,
GENDER 81 1898 He was not elected lot an.
term although previous incumbents OF the omoe
have been chosen for three years. but unoer 'ne
constitutional arrangements for separating S'a'e
and municipal elections 1t remained TOT 'ne
lature TO determine whether the teri" sio
two years or four. Further. the measure enpo nn
him 10 appoint a chief clerk at salars % 80
Ave stenographers at salaries OF &c" eacn' a oa
twelve detectives az saiaries "0' ~
cacn. ,,oo l,
This las, provision is an important one s'".
will enable Mr. Backus to get ria OF the Deni'0
detectives whom he found in office, ana "no' -! "
law passed several years aCo. are IN ONCE ~,
The act under which they received their places 10
reneslad bv the present bill. and the Ds'rct-At T.
torney will be able to equip ms once h ~n he can
Exercise proper control At the same time he c Will
he able 10 appoint doorkeepers and the IKE al con-
sderaby smaller salaries than are pa,o some no of the
tsxnavers' money. As for the addit ionai stenos
rapRers they needed in order that tne hn,ns
We TX known that the present force Is Inadequate
Mayor Wurster examined the bill WIN carr anu ha
mblic interest As respects the slight opposition
that came from members Of the CNn SerVice ~ NJ
Torn, Association, that was disarmed by tne FRANK
sistement of Mr. Backus that he believed in the
merit system and would be willing 10 maze n ms
10 nrepare one that would insure the selection OF
the right sort Of men,