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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-15

When drops of water stand on the
outside OF pitcher, the air is full Of
moisture and change of weather for
the worse is impending.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-15
Why We Should Vote for
Mckinley.

The time is at hand and we welcome the hour
When a Statesman will rise to the submit OF
When Columbia will speak like prophet Of
And decide what is right between silver and
gold
Her flag so revered by the brave and just.
She will not see dishoneo nor trailed in the
dust,
But will sternly rebuke both the knave and
the fool
Who would madly prolong their incompetent
rule.
Like kings they would live at their country's
expense,
And barter their souls for the pleasures of
sense;
Like vipers they sting but shall sting US no
more,
Our markets protected, good times will restore
This wild agitation OF coinage will cease
And the farmer win prosper as wages in
crease.
May the spirit OF justice pervade every part
OF this Unioa of States and incline every
heart
To vote for Mckinley, the wise and the just,
Whose strong manly heart every Christian
may trust.
Then let us sustain him as honest men should,
Like Lincoln before him. his record Is good
His principles known, we inc orse aud COM
mend;
Then let us exalt him, mankinds greatest
friend.
Respectfully yours,
THOMAS DEAN,
Skowhegan, Oct. 10, 1896.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-15
Did Not Beam ON Him.

IF you chose, you could be the light
of my life," said he when they met at
the ball.
"iYes?" she said for want of anything
better to say.
eyes. But whenever / call, you are
out. indianapolis Journal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-15
Messenger 8 Notice.
Crp mn IN NATIVE

SOMERSET ss:- COURT OF INSOLVENCY
This is to give notice that on the 2sth day OF
Sept. A. d. 1895, warrant in insolvency was
issued by Turner Buswe ell, Judge OF the Court
OF Insolvency for said County of Somerset,
against the estate OF Calvin @. wyman
of Detroit. in said County, adjudged to
be an insolvent debtor, on petition OF said
debtor, which petition was filed on the 2stb
day of Sept. A. 1885 to which date In
terest on claims is to be computed Tha,
the payment of ally debts to or by said
debtor. and the transfer and delivery
of any property by him are forbidden by law
That meeting of the creditors OF said debt.
or, to prove his debts and choose one o,
more assignees of his estate, will be held q,
Court of Insolvency to be holden at the Pro.
bate Court Room in Skowhegan, in said County
on the 18th day OF Oct A. d. 1896, at one
O'Clock in the afternoon.
Given under my hand the date first abov.
written
2wll FRANK L. SMITH, Deputy Sheriff,
as Messenger of said Court OF Insolvency.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-15

Coughs, Colds,and Consumption in its
early stages are Immediately relieved and
quickly cured by Adamson's Botanic Cough
Balsam, an absolutely safe remedy for throat
and lung affections. l0c. and 35c.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-15

Skowhegan, Oct. 1896.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-15
A Shirt
Drive.

We want your close atten-
ton to this, absolutely the
greatest Shirt Bargain ever
unfolded in this city. You
have our word for it. YOU
HAVE THE GOODS FOR
IT.
Every shop window in
town is full of cheap"
shirts. THEY are CHEAP,
too. CHEAPER than the
prices affixed TO them.
SEE OURS then make
your comparisons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-15

lot be persuaded to accept any SUBSTITUTE.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
ERIE MEDICAL CO., BUFEALO,N.Y.
INT of education, was in the city satur-

ent of education, was in the city Satur-
day.
A mass meeting of the white voters of
Perry county was held in the court house
Saturday for the purpose of devising some
measures for bringing the democratic
and populist voters together in the dem
ocratic primaries of March IT, Several
hundred prominent democrats and popu-
lists from all the different sections of
the county were present and participated
in the proceedings. Hon. George p.
White was elected chairman, and L. L.
Lee and w. E. Ivey secretaries. A COM
mittee, consisting of DR.. Barron VIII AL
exander, DR.. Downey, John Curb and J.
L. Petit, was appointed on resolutions.
They reported preamble and resolu-
tions which set forth the differences that
existed between the white men of the
county, and calling upon all of the white
voters, democrats and populists alike, to
come together In the democratic prima-
ries of March IL for the election of county
officers. These resolutions, after discus
sion, were adopted, and it was evident
that most of the leaders and influential
men of the populist party had made up
their minds to return to the democratic
party in good faith, though a few of the
leaders still hold back and refuse to har-
monize. Most of the speeches were in
good. temper, with the exception of a lit
tie sparring and bitter expressions be-
tween some of the populists who favored
harmony and those who opposed it. The
white people of this county are coming
together, and this glorious result is due
to the conservative action of our state
and county committees and of the mass
meeting of Saturday. Now give us Joe
Johnston as our leader, and nothing can
stop our march towards peace and good
will and unity
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
DECATUR.
The Imported Forces and Clarke Himself
Could Not Stem the Tide.

LIS imported fofceS and Clarke Himself
Could Not Stem the Tide.
Decatur, March Especial. )-Never in
the history of our party In Morgan coun-
ty was more desperate effort put forth
to carry hopeless political fight to a.
successful termination than was put
forth by the Clarke forces to carry the
county against Captain Johnston They
had a brass band, together with Mr..
Clarke himself and friends OF Mr. Clarke
from various points in the state to as
sst in the desperate attempt to save
lost cause. Brown and Brown of Bir-
mingham, one a railroad detective and
the other lawyer, an ex-member of the
legislature from Jefferson, and Carter,
also from Birmingham, and perhaps
others, and they went among the voters
at the Louisville and Nashville shops
and in every way known to political in
genuity tried to influence voters for their
man. Strangers were here from other
sections looking after Mr.. Clarke's inter
ests, but all for naught, as they all, with
their leader Mr.. Clarke, went down be-
meath an avalanche of voters such as
are not common in a contest like this
OF course the Johnston men were on the
alert "wide-awake and duly sober" and
today are resting on their laurels, enjoying
the victory of well fought battle in the
interest of Captain Johnston. We have
more than 800 majority in the county for
the JEFFERSON county man, and that, too,
In the face of the fact that Morgan coun-
ty has been considered a close county
between Johnston and Clarke for govern
or having prorated between Oates and
Johnston two years ago. Just at the
opening of this campaign Judge Richard
son said to a State Herald reporter and
to a Montgomery Advertiser reporter
that all the counties except Morgan and
that was considered doubtful in the
Eighth Congressional district would be
for Captain Johnston for governor" 1t
n ma "a hn tt.M
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
The DOCTORS DINED.
A Delightful Spread Supersedes Medicine for
the Nonce-Exce|lent Toasts Ably
Responded to.

The Jeffer son County Medical society
held it's regular meeting last night in the
spacious dining room of the Opera House
hotel. The routine work, by special mo-
ton, was dispensed with to enable those
present to enjoy a delightful banquet,
which had been prepared for the occasion
by Mine Host Louis Gelders, under direc-
ton of the committee of arrangements,
whose chairman was DR.. John w. Davis.
There were gathered round the board
sixtyfour members of the society, and all
present for the time being laid aside all
thought of medicines in order that they
might enjoy the good things served The
menu was as follows:
Mobile Plants.
Celery. Lettuce. Olives. Radishes.
Tenderloin of trout 9o,'' With Tartar Sauce.
Green Peas. Chicken Salad Mayonaise.
Potato Salad
Asn. Tenderoin of TROUT LAS IA Creole
Rhine Wine Punch.
Ice Cream" Assorted Cakes. Fruits.
DR.. r. M. Cunningham, president of the
society, occupied the seat of honor and
presided with his usual grace and Dig
nifty.
The toasts were responded to in well
chosen words. and were as follows:
1.-THE Jefferson County Medical Socie-
ty," DR.. j. E. b. Davis.
1.-The Country Doctor" DR.. H. N. Ros-
ser.
1.-THE State Medical Association of Ala
bama,' DR.: G. G. Jones of East Lake.
1.-THE Relations of jefferson County
Medical Society to the Institutions of the
Country DR.. r. M. Cunningham Of
Pratt City.
1.-The Bacillus Woman" Dr. Ella T.
Barnes.
Relation of the Medical Profession to
Jurisprudence" DR.. B. L. Wyman.
Woman, Lovely Woman" DIR. G. c.
Chapman.
Medical Profession as an Education"
DR. B. G.. Alternately.
1.-THE Medical Press" DR.. John C. Lee
Grand of Admission, editor of the Ala
bama Medical and Surgical Age.
1.-The Medical Profession" c. Fl. Greer
of the State Herald.
THE Relation of the Public to the Med
ical Profession Richard F. Johnston of
the News.
1.-The Bachelor Doctor" DR.. w Fl.
Wilder.
1.-The Doctor and His Patrons" DIR. ].
T. Coulborne.
DR.. E. H. Sholl offered a resolution Of
thanks to the committee of arrangements
for their efficient service IN prov'@'-g
such a delightful spread. The resolution
was carried by rising and unanimous
vote.
The evening was most enjoyably spent
and all present were profuse in compli-
menting the Opera House hotel company
for their efforts
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
AUBURN.
An Entertainment Dropped Dead-Person-
al Mention.

An Entertainment Dropped Dead-Person-
al Mention.
Auburn, March Especial PROF. A.
f. McKissick gave an interesting lecture
Friday night in the college chapel on Ca
thode rays. Professor McKissick has ac-
CURED great skill in making experiments
in this kind of work
Mrs. Laura Casey Simms died here this
morning at the home of her father, Pro-
lessor Casey, after an illness of several
years.
Col S. S. Scott is here to spend a
short time with his family. He has been
absent fourteen monthsin Utah, where he
held an important position under the
United States government relating to In
dian affairs
Mrs. C. A. Ross and Miss Ella Lupton
have returned from Baton Rouge and
New Orleans, Ia, respectively.
DR.. J. w. Rush is visiting his son,
Rev. c. A. Rush of Tallassee.
Miss Bessie Broun has returned from
Huntsville.
About sixty people went up to Opelika
last week to hear the Shakesperarean
reading by Mrs. Hannibal Williams
There was an important meeting of the
Auburn lodge of Masons Thursday night,
at which banquet was enjoyed by the
members of the lodge and their friends.
Col. H. Clay Armstrong made an adj
DRESS
me young Venezuelan who had
charge of the exhibit of that country at
the Atlanta exposition entered the Poly
technic institute this week. This puts
the number of students at 299
Mr.. T. L. Guthrie, who travels for
Maregold & Co. of Montgomery fell back
on the pavement just as he was entering
Cullar & Bros store, about clock Sat
urday afternoon and died in a few min
utes. His remains were carried to a res
idence across the street and properly
cared for by the citizens of tie town.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.

Paradise Alley" with Barney Pagan,
Sam J. Ryan and Anna Suits in the cast,
was the bill at O'Brien's last night A
fair audience was present and many
hearty laughs were enjoyed.
The play is supposed to represent an
alley which is given the name Paradise
OF course. the people who live there are
not as swagger as those on Murray Hill,
but judging from what was seen last
night they evidently get there"
The first act has great deal of hur-
rah about 1t. but this entirely disappears
in the second act, when number of
highly enjoyable songs and some very
good dancing Is offered for the entertain
ment of those present.
$ Misses Anna Suits, Henrietta Byron
and May Mooney won deserved applause
for excellently well rendered songs and
were the recipients of several encores
each. Sam Ryan also received fair
measure of applause. Barney Pagan, as
is usual. was remembered by his many
admirers, those especially who knew him
in his burnt cork days
Paradise Alley" gave general salts
faction. though some present. as is usually
the case thought they were not getting
full value for their money. The play is
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
ADMISSION.
Opening Gold Mines-Married Sunday At
ternoon-Clarke Forces in Admission. i


ternoon-Clarke Forces in Admission.
Admission, March 9.-(Special) - The
gold mines of Clay county are being
worked more profitably now than they
have been for several years. Many new
leads are being opened up. and unusually
large and paying quantities of ore mined
A strong company has just been organ
lied to operate the Irbelnda mine, q test
mill having been going for some time
with very satisfactory results. The new
company will put in about $4,000 worth
of modern mining machinery.
Mr. william Alfred Pilkington and Miss
Carrie Weir were married Saturday after
noon at o'clock by Rev. e. T. Smyth, at
his residence, corner Ninth and Wilmer
streets.
VIII, the little 6-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. II. Norwood, accidentally swal-
lowed tin whistle, which he had in
his mouth and was blowing, yestr day.
The whistle at first lodged in the throat,
but was soon afterwards swallowed
down by the little fellow. He has ex-
perienced but little pain or inconvenience
from the accident
Subscriptions to the stock of the Annis-
ton Homestead and Fruit Growing ASSOC
ciation, which has purchased of the
Woodstock Iron works $500 acrea of
lands northwest of and adjoining the
city, and which it will colonize with
Swedish, Scandinavian and German
grape growers. have about all been taken,
and the organization of the company will
be completed in a day or two, when a
large force Of men will be Immediately
put to work clearing the ground and
planting 1t to grapes
Maud Westfield, a 6-year-old negro of
Liberia was perhaps fatally burned yes
terday Her clothing accidentally caught
on fire from the flames in a CRATE and
burned almost entirely off before assist
| ance reached her.
The supporters of Mr.. Clarke in his
gubernatorial candidacy held a meeting
In the city court room this afternoon and
organized club. Capt. T. G. Bush was
chosen temporary chairman and A. p.
Agee temporary secretary. The perma-
nent officers elected were: DIR. ]. B. KEEL
ly, president; T. g. Bush, first vice-presi-
dent: Ed O'Brien, second vioe-president;
William A. Davis, secretary; o. E. Ans
| ley, o. O. Henderson, M. B. Wellborn, 8.
| L. Crook, A. P. Agee. A. B. Duffee, d. d.
Mcleod and Joseph Saks. executive COM
mittee The attendance was not large,
only about thirty men being present and
| several of these supporters Of Captain
Johnston, ,~. ~, - 80 81
The Admission city court grand jury has
adjourned, after a session OF q week.
Fifty-seven cases were investigated and
twenty-three bills returned. most of
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
TREASURY GOLD RESERVE.
A Slight Accident to the Indiana May Pre-
vent Her Being Docked.

vent Her Being Docked.
Washington, March 9.-The treasury
gold reserve at the close of business to-
day stood at 26,411 ,209. The withdraw
ais for the day were 500, 500.
A dispatch received at the navy depart
ment this morning reported that the bat
tleship Indiana had met with a slight
accident to her machinery today while
leaving Hampton Roads for Port Royal,
S. c.. which would prevent her from be-
ing locked at that place on Thursday
next. The accident consisted in the
bending of her valve stem and several
days will be required to make repairs.
There is much disappointment over the
delay at the navy department., as the
high tides necessary at Por: Royal to
allow the Indiana to go into dock will not
be again available for some time and the
docking may be further postponed.
The new government dry dock at Port
Royal is the largest of it's kind in this
country and naval officers have looked
forward with much interest to placing
in 1t the Indiana, the largest warship in
our navy. The docking is in the nature
of test, but officials of the navy depart
ment are confident that the Indiana can
be placed in the basin without injury to
dock or ship,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10

which were for misdemeanors. No indiet-
ments for rafting were found although
several alleged offenses of this nature are
said to have been looked into. Any way
there was considerable excitement and
fear among several young men with
whom this mode of disposing of bicycles,
diamonds. ETC., has been very popular
Before the grand jury adjourned vote
was taken to see how the members stood
as to gubernatorlal preferences, and 1t
resulted as follows: Johnston IL, Clarke
4, Goodwin 1.
Rev. Joshua Fl. Foster Jr., formerly of
East Lake, but recently chosen pastor of
Parker Memorial Baptist church in this
city, entered upon his work here yester-
day. preaching able and eloquent ser
mons to large congregations
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
Henry e. Dixey.

Henry E. Dixey, he of "Adonis" fame,
just as nimble, bright and clever as of
yore, will appear at OBrien's opera
house tonight. He is the same magnetic
Dixey, but the amusement loving public
will now have an opportunity to Judge of
his acting in a line of comedy work en-
tirely different from anything In which
he has been seen in the past. During his
absence of several years from this city he
has aimed to become star in the
"stright" or legitimate school of comedy,
and how well he has succeeded may be
CLEANED from the fact that he has been
most favorably compared with Coquelln,
the famous French comedian, who crea-
ted the leading male role In 1.-The Lottery
of Love-" the amusing comedy in which
Dixey will appear in this city this
evening.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
The Bird Had Flown.

Jacksonville, Fla, March 1.-Two war;
rants were issued here today for DR..
Luke McGhee, charging him with obtain
ing money under false pretenses. Nc
Chez is a fine looking elderly man. who
came here from ST. Louis several weeks
ago and made many friends. He claimed
to be representing a new building and
loan company of Atlanta, and being a
good talker, soon persuaded number of
persons to take stock in his company
He disappeared last week and about
that time several of the persons who had
subscribed for stock<in the building and
loan company learned that DR.. McGhee
had never forwarded their money to the
Atlanta headquarters Among those who
were victimized were A. r. Morrill,, who
had given McGhee about 5000 in cash, and
A. Fehrenbach, who had given up $l25.
When these men learned that they had
been swindled they swore out warrants
for the arrest of McGhee. but the bird
had flown and their money went with
him.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
Cuban Sympathizers.

Pensacola. Fla, March 9.-One of the
largest and most enthusiastic meetings
ever held in Pensacola was held at the
opera house tonight to express the feel
ings of the people residing here regarding
Cuba. The meeting was presided over
by Mr.. ]. S. Leonard, who, after a short
address, gave way to the following
speakers: Rev. DR.. H. s. Yerger Hon.
John S. Beard and Hon. C. B. Parkhill.
The speeches were able and comprehen-
sive and the enthusiasm of the attend
ance could have hardly been controlled.
The rostrum was draped with United
States and Cuban flags and the result of
the large gathering was all that could BID
desired, A contribution of over $500 was
made in few minutes.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
GEORGIANA.
Encouraging Signs of Progress ohnston
Gaining Strength.

Gaining Strength.
Georgiana, March Especial Never
before has this town had such signs of
progress as it now has. Business houses
are undergoing renovation and are being
reprinted.
Mr.. Bryan of the firm of Pla~' w.
an has recently opened up new line of
general merchandise.
Mr. A. H. Feagan has recently brought
in a fine lot of Jersey cattle and entered
upon a new experiment for this section
a stock farm.
Captain Johnston holds his own here,
and will no doubt strengthen. A promi-
nent citizen of Durham. our neighboring
village, declared a few days ago his ale
glance to Johnston, and seemed confident
of his nomination.
Messrs. T.. L. Rose and ]. w. Walker,
our polite Louisville and Nashville rep
resentatives at this place, are in the Cap
ital City today.
Misses Lizzie and Edna Rhodes are Wis
iting DeFuniak this week.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
MARION.
Circuit Court Adjourned-Mas Meeting in
the Interest of Harmony.

the Interest of Harmony.
Marion, March Especial. )-Messrs.
Perry and Walter Fowlkes, formerly of
this place, but now of Birmingham. were
here Saturday on a visit to friends and
relatives. Z i ~ 5s,ss.
Mr.. John Moore, Jr. of Columbia, Tenn.
the well-known and popular writer,
"Trotwood," is visiting the family of his
father, Judge John Moore of Marion.
The Young Mems Christian associa-
ton has been revived and reorganized
here. with Mr.. A. F. Armstrong presi-
dent.
Sam Jones is expected to lecture here
some time inApfil. 4 q
Circuit cohrf. after being in session two
weeks, has adjourned.
Hon. j. o. Turner. state superintend-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
N. We'll ! BRO,
Fashionable Tailors,
CIothiers and Furnishers,
1916 and 1917 First Avenue.

The arrival of our new SPRING
GOODS makes our TAILORING DE-
PARTMENT complete and loaded down
with FOREIGN WOOLENS of the latest
patterns. Would suggest that you call
and select your Spring Suit.
READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING--Hav
Ing sold out our old stock we were en-
abled to purchase the finest and most
complete line of Mems, Youths, Boys
and Children's. Clothing ever shown in
Birmingham. New Goods arriving daily.
THOUSANDS of KNEE PANTS, age 4
to 16 years. at Soc up. MEMS ODD
PANTS in latest novelties and designs.
PERFECT FILTERS.
MEMS HINGS-Complete line
FANCY and WHITE SHIRTS. New and
nobby patterns. Spring Hats now ready
for your inspection.
M. We'll & Bro.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
GIRARD.
A New Candidate for the Lower House
Russell for Johnston.

Girard. March .-(Speclal)-The ac-
ton of Mr., H. P. Ingram in entering the
race for representative from Russell
county changes the political situation
considerably. There are now three men
in the race, and the fight in Russell is
going to be hot one. though 1t is gener-
ally believed that free silver, Johnston
and Johnston men are going to sweep
the county.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10

$4,000 SUIT or $4,000 SILK DRESS
for Easter Sunday FREE. Ticket
with every dollar spent with u.s.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10

all that is claimed for 1t and deserves a
liberal patronage.
The company goes to Selma this MORN
ing.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10

If the unusual interest at present being
manifested in Nat Goodwin's engage
ment on Wednesday evening at O'Brien's
popular play house will unquestionably
be filled to it's utmost capacity. In COM
pliance with many requests from his
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10
EVERGREEN.

Govan Moorer Killed by William Bird, His
Schoo m to-
Evergreen, March 9.-(Special)-A diff
ficulty occurred here this afternoon be-
tween William Bird and Govan Moorer,
two school boys, in which the latter was
killed.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-10

Union office: Isaac We'll. I, Brewer, Reese
Thomas, A. j. johnson and Sim r. Smith.