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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-13
PARLIAMENT AND THE TURF.
4 Case In Which q Government Was Al
most Overthrow by Ascot.


Five or sig years ago an astute Rad
ical. Mr.. Samuel Storey, with charac-
teristic wariuess, very nearly caught
the government of the day tripping. He
had been left speaking on Tuesday
night III June and announced his in
tention to continue his remarks on
rather exhaustive scale upon the follow
ing Thursday, when the debate was to
be resumed. This was just what num-
Der Of Unionist gentlemen wanted, for
it happened that little "eyent' known
as the Gold Cup was to be decided that
afternoon at Ascot, and, much as it
grieved them to miss the eloquence of
Mr.. Storey, they were bound to choose
between the two attractions. SO-possi-
bly, with grieved hearts, and also posi-
bly, not-they hied them to the royal
heath in comfort and contentment.
On returning they looked in to the
house of commons to see everything
was all right and found that everything
had been all wrong. For the sagacious
Sunderland Radical, having glanced
around him and beheld the poverty of
the land, thought that his own words
might be silvern, but division would
be golden. Accordingly he stated his
intention not to indulge in further crit
icism, and before the few Unionists
could recover from their amazement or
put up man to talk against time until
the Ascot visitors returned "a division
was called.
A few Of the "early birds" having
missed the last race in order to reach
Westminster as speedily as possible,
drove into Palace yard as the leather
lunged policemen were shouting wi
sionP' The dread word borne on the
summer breeze, told its own tale. Into
the lobby they rushed like madmen,
just in time to save the government
from an awkward defeat. Mr.. Storey,
though not sporting man, smiled
sweetly. He had been done by "only
short head. And he would have actu-
ally won if a dozen horse racing lovers
of his own side of politics had not also
abjured Westminster for the pleasant
plain Of Berkshire. Thus was Mr.. Stor-
ey prevented from bringing off glori-
Gus triumph.
The moral of the tale is the fallibil-
ity of human nature-eyen Radical hui
man nature. 1.-The Cup" begat Mr..
Storey's fearful hope of "a coup" and
he very nearly succeeded i'll bringing it
off. Since that time the party whips"
have marked the Ascot Thursday with
black mark and taken heed unto their
forces
By way of revenge it was the Ascot
Friday - which nobody troubled to
think about-that ruined the Rosebery
government i'll 1895. Men went away
to see the racing, and on returning to
town found, when dining at the club,
that an ardent band of astute diplomat
lists had skillfully toppled over Sir Hen
ry Campbell Zimmerman, the war min
lister, on the paratiyely insignificant
question of cordite. 1t is n hard thing,
after black" week in backing horses,
for poor legislator to find himself face
to face with the terrors of a general
election Lon don Tclepraph
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Rubinstein's Disillusions.

The posthumous Souvenirs" of Ru-
binstein in the Vom FEELS yum Nicer
contain some of the disillusions of a
great musician. Rubinstein alludes to
a concert organized By Pasdeloup, which
he conducted in Paris, the programme
consisting mainly of his own compost
tions. Itwas held at the Cirque, and
some 1000 people were present
Throughout Rubinstein was possessed
with the conviction that the attention
of the entire world was directed exc1u-
sively upon him. On reaching his hotel
Rubinstein was met by an old friend,
who expressed the greatest surprise at
seeing him. What" exclaimed the
friend, you i'll Parish When did you
arrive? One never hears a word about
you nowadays. Are you thinking of
giving any concerts in Paris?" Rubin
stein was so much taken aback that he
WAS speecbless
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Literary Notes.

The Century for May contains group
of three papers dealing In an authorize
tive way with a fresh topic-the scien
tiff uses of kites. Lieutenant Gene, al
Schofipld contributes the first of his
records of unwritten history, his article
dealing this month with ~ he With
dra ,ai of the French from Mexico" and
Including an important letter from Gen
eral Grant to General Sheridan showing
the attitude of the United States Govern
ment towards the French invasion. A
supplementary article bv the present
Minister of Mexico to the United States,
Mr. Romero, sets forth his belief that
HE fall of the Second Empire WAS close.
~ related To the events described by
Gen. SctB field. Affairs in the East are
treated in an article on Crete, the Is
land of Discord," by Demetrius kalopo-
thakes, a Greek writer educated in
America, now resident in Athens, aud in
paper on The Royal Family of
Greece" by Prof. Beuitmin Ide Wheeler,
late of the American school of Athens,
who writes from personal acquaintance
with King George and the Greek Princes.
\ beautiful cover in nine colors, from
design by Gorguet, the distinguished
French artist, gives promise of the
bright aud spring-like contents of the
May number of Scribner's Magazine.
l. launches a new kind of college article
not history of the institution, but a
reminiscent and discursive account of
II Undergraduate Life old and new,
which is always ''The College" in the
minds of its graduates. Edward ). Mar
tin, one of the founders OF the Lampoon
and graduate of II, opens the series
81 I'D l., h.. -
of Harvard social lie from the old days
of "class feeling TO the present day
wherthe elective system aud 800 men
10 class have made the old unity of
life and interest impossible: The abun-
dant illustrations are made from actual
scenes by an artist who WAS taken into
the college life and saw il at first hand
The Greco-Turkish war, the Cuban iu-
surrection, and the sealing question are
the principal topics covered by the May
Rcvirw of Reviews, in editorials, special
articles. aud magazines and book re-
VS., together with cartons and otl
illustration. Its department Of "Cur-
rent History in Caricaturea contains
the reproduction of cartoons llustratil g
various phases of the Turkish question.
The Nav Ladies' Home journal
uniquely reflects the sentiment and spirit
of spring. I'm An Old-Fashioned Car
den" fairly emits the seasons fragrant
flavor, as do other contributions in prose
and verse. Edward w. Box edilorally
presents the really practical side of the
crusade against the slaughter of birds
for their plumage, and forcbly protests
against the pernicious habit of splitting
in public places.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-13

The body of Ralph d. jenkins, who
was drowned in the Sebasticook river, at
Pittsfield, April l6, WAS recovered about
IL O'Clock, Sunday, three-quarters of a
mile below where the accident occurred.
The remains were in fair state of pre-
servatioD, considering the time they had
been IN the water, with the exception of
few bruises from the rocks about the
face and neck. They were near the
edge OF the water when found, partly
buried in sand and debris. Coroner
Parks deemed an inquest unnecessary.
An undertaken prepared the body for
burial and it WAS then placed in the tomb
at the cemetery.
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SOMERSET PICK-UPS.

The assessors of Pittsfeld, found only
twelve oxen in town this spring.
w. b. Brown, Esq, has been appoint
ed postmaster at Hartland, vice A. W.
Miller.
The annual meeting of the Somerset
Sunday school association, will be held
in Pittsfeld, May Is.
f c. Herrick, Colby '9s, has accepted
the invitation to deliver the Memorial
address at Canaan, Friday, May Is.
G. NJ. Chapman, Fairfield, and Ben S.
Collins, Ne. Arson, have been appointed
disclosure commissioners by the gov
ernor.
Good viii assembly will be held at
The Pines, Good " i'll Farm, July q to
Aug. 4. This will be the fifth annual
assembly.
The station at Scion was broken into
Wednesday night, and IS stolen. En-
trance was made through window
which was left open at the top.
The Republicans of Bingham, at a
caucus held Thursday afternoon, chose
delegates for the third district conven.
ton as follows: +. S. Baker, W. b.
Goodrich and f. w. Moore. They are
all favorable to the candidacy of Hon.
Edwin G. Burleigh
The Republican caucus in Palmyra,
elected the following delegates to the
district convention at Waterville: j.
p. Longley, j. @ Adams, l.. Johonnett.
/ The delegates were unanimously in
structed to support the candidacy OF
Hon. Edwin c. Burleigh.
The Madison Sorosis has elected Off
GERS for the ensuing year as follows;
President, Mrs. G. l.. Powers; vice pres
ident, Mrs. Frank Dinsmore; secretary,
Mrs. J. Lancaster; assistant secretary,
Miss Upton; treasurer, Mrs. has. Dyer.
Mrs. J. l.. Pepper was added to the
board of directors.
Palmyra Grange has its new hall all
plastered and in few days it will be
ready for the carpenters to put on the
finish. 1t is two stories high, the lower
story being Q feet posted and the upper
story IA feet posted. The main audito-
RUM on the upper floor is j2x35, with
two ante-rooms, 14x13 and 20x13 re-
spectively. The dining hall on the
lower floor is 52x35, with kitchen,
I6x13. 1t is hoped to have the hall
ready to dedicate by the Fourth of July.
The Emerald Rebekah Lodge and
Table Rock Lodge, |. o. o. F. of North
Arson, rendered the citizens of North
Arson and representatives of other Odd
Fellows and Rebekah Lodges recep-
ton, Thursday evening. An elaborate
musical and literary programme was
arranged. SO great was the crush that
the company adjourned to the church
for the programme, which was a fine
one. After the exercises in the
church, the guests were ushered into
the large dining rooms of the odd Eel
lows, and treated to fine supper.
After the supper there was grand ball
in Carrabassett hall, large number of
couples participating in the grand
march. Representatives of lodges in
Skowhegan and Portland were present,
and there was an attendance of several
hundred people.
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The Struggling Young Author.

II have always read, and always
with interest,"" said the struggling
young author, what literary men had
to say concerning their habits of work.
In many cases productiveness appears
to depend upon mood--sometimes a
man can write and sometimes he can't.
A man feeling in condition can do any
sort of work, no doubt, better than
when he is out of condition, but man
may be mistaken in himself l find
that it is a good thing to make begin
ming.
"Often the mere effort of making a
beginning is enough to dispel clouds
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-13

In taking down the steeple of the old
Methodist church in Watertown, which
the Young Mems Catholic association Is
remodeling for its use, the historic old
weathercock on top of the steeple had to
be removed. He is az feet high, with
pewter body and copper tail, and is
said to have been made by Paul Revere
when about 20 years old. 1t is said that
the weathercock was originally placed,
in 1866, on the old church building
that was demolished in 1887. There is
some dispute about his ownership, the
Unitarians claiming that he was simply
loaned to the Methodists when the lat
ter built their church in 1S47, while the
Methodists claim that they bought him
from the town. He will probably be
presented to the Watertown Historical
society. Boston Transcript.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-13

There is someone in almost every
neighborhood who is subject to attacks
of pain in the stomach or bilious collie.
Mr.. j. ID. Kinney, Warren Center, Pa,
used to be troubled in that way. He
says: "The attacks were marked by
terrible pains, diarrhna and faintng
spells. At such times suffered exceed
ingly until began using Chamberlain
Cholera and Diarrhga Remedy, two or
three doses of which effected an i'm
mediate and lasting cure" For sale by
Horatio w. Cushing.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-13
For Sale.

Cottage House of seven
rooms at East Madison, to-
gether with stable and car
rage house and two acres OF
land. Would exchange TO,
property in Skowhegan vii
lage. Also desirable fam
with good buildings. This
place is situated in a good
neighborhood with good
schools and has nice water ir
house and barn. Apply to
MCCLELLAN & SAVAGE.
Milburn Block,
Skowhegan, Maine
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-13
To Rid the House of Black Ants.

You may exterminate black ants by
first keeping ont of their reach all
sweets. Stand your cake and sugar
boxes in pan Of water, then around
the shelves put either lavender, ground
cloves. or, better, camphor. Ladies
Home Journal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-13

that had seemed to be heavy. but which
are shown to be mere films, and one
touch of concentration is enough to
bring back fancies that you had thought
were wandering far from home, but
were really loafng about right near,
waiting only to be called. New York
Sun
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-13
THERE IS A CLASS OF PEOPLE

Who are injured by the use OF coffee. Recent
ly there has been placed in all he grocery
stores new preparation called GRAlN-O o,
made of pure grains, that takes the place OF
coffee, The most delicate stomach receives it
without distress, and but few can tell it from
coffee. 1t does not cost over Il much.
Children may drink it with great benef Is
cts. and % cts. per package. Try it. Ask for
GRAIN-O..
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North COrnville.

Our roads are improving slowly.
A. +. Bosworth and o. J. kincaid are
building stable for Val Squire.
Chas. Dennis has been visiting in
Augusta and Portland.
A. F. Squire made flying trip to
Portland, last week.
Miss Z. A. Bruce of New York city,
is visiting A. F. Squire.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-13
From Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Augusta,
W atervie SkoMhegan and Rangor.

AS-tFlag stations; at which trains will stop
on signal or notice to Conductor.
MIXED between Bingham and No. Anson,
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Eorridgewock, for Mercer, land Electric
Cars to and from Skowhegan) At Arson. for
Sawyers Mills, (Starks);
No. Arson, for North and West New Portland
Dead River, Flagstaff and Eustis. At Bingham
FOR Forks, Moose River, Mayteld, Kingsbury
and Abbott.
w. M. AVER SuPT.
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Weeping and Crying.

don cry" he entreated.
Then he perceived that her handker
chief was edged with the most exquisite
lace.
"Don't weep" he said, correcting
himself. Detroit journal.
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Notice Of Foreclosure.

Whereas. Joseph Chncotte, Archelle Burner
and Joseph Butler all Of skowhegsn, Somerset
County, Maine, by their mortgage det d, dated
the ell venth DAY Of April A. ID. 1893 and re-
corded in Somerset Registry OF Deeds Book
2i7 page 433 conveyed to me, the undersigned,
certain parcel of real estate situate in said
Bounded on the north by land then owned by
Isaac Powers and by land OF Ed Drawn. on the
east by land OF said Drawn and land OF Robert
on the west by the brook running southerly
from said Powers land to said Aliens land and
whereas the condition Of said mortgage has
been broken, now therefore, by reason OF the
breach Of the condition thereof, claim a fore
closure OF said mortgage.
April q, 1897. 8wl7
ANSEL HOLWAY.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-13

II in need of spring tonic, try an
Extract of Malt" Five bottles for one
dollar at SIMPSONS.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-13

For pin worms, eczema, hives in fact any OF
the various torturing, itchy diseases Of the skin
Doan's DIN tment is an instant and positive rem
edy. Get 1t Of your dealer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-13

Er. Woods Norway Pine Syrup is pleasant to
take, positively harmless to the most delicate
constitution. and absolutely sure to cure the
most obstinate cough or cold.
A Domestic View. mamma, what Is the
bicycle industry" well, 1t must be the way
we all have to hop round and wait on your
father when he takes notion to clean his
wheel"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-13

Soda season has come aud finds US
with all the leading havors made from
the fruit and juices, at SIMPSONS.
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Somerset Railway.
CHANGE OF TIME,
Commencing October 5. 1896.

Trains will run as follows, connecting at Oak.
land with Maine Central Railroad Trains to and
from Boston, Portland, Lewiston. Waterville
Augusta, Gardiner, Bath Skowhegan and Ban
gor.
For Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Waterville,
Augusta, Skowhegan and Bangor.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01
Highest Of all in Leayening Power-Laes u S. Govt Report
R3&:A!!!! R Rsk!Hs
ABSOLUTELY PURE
BONNEVILLE

Last week Wednesday evening the
Morgan house was found to be on fire
around the chimney on the west-end
of the building. Help happened to
be plenty and by cutting holes through
and putting in water they put it out,
but not until quite lot of damage
was done. Insured in Vermont Mu-
tual.
Fred Wilder's barn on the old A.
L. Wetherell place, one mile north OF
the village, with its contents, except
the stock was burned about six o'clock
Tuesday morning. Mr.. Wilder went
to the barn to do his morning chores
and in attempting to hang up lantern
it slipped form his hand and fell to the
floor igniting the combustible matter
with which the floor was covered. The
stock was driven out and few farming
tools got out Loss $500. Insured.
DR.. Flandreau was called up rather
suddenly early Tuesday morning.
Rev. Mr.. Harmed, who is boarding at
the doctor found that some one was
at work on the chamber window out.
side. He went down stairs and woke
the doctor up, who went up and
found man on ladder by the side
of the window. He fired four or five
shots at him but did not stop him.
Whoever it was had horse and
wagon at the meeting house sheds
and he got out of the village quite
spry. The halter was found hitched
to post at the sheds. The doctor
thinks he knows the man.
You'll use ] less of Harmless Soap.
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JAMAICA.

Charles Torrey has returned from
his extended visit at Windsor.
Miss Cora Fits of Wardsboro is
passing some time at C. S. Clark's.
Chas. H. Taynton has returned
from New York where he has been
for number of months.
Frank Jacobs has returned homo
from Boston, Mass, where he has
been for some time laying iron roof.
ing.
Jason Crowinshield has returned
from his visit at Hinsdale, N. H.,
somewhat improved in health.
Ed FELTON, starts this week for Cal.
lfornla where he expects to remain
through the winter.
Mrs. Greeley of Chesterfield, N
d., is visiting with her daughter
Mrs. III. II. Reed.
Archie Bemis is slowly improving
dong as well as could be expected.
lie will be unable to attend to bps-
mess for some time.
lwenty-slx united with the Con-
gregational church Sunday, two of
them by letter.
The Christmas tree here was we'll
loaded, but showed the effect of hard
times, Santa Claus not being able to
afford so many costly presents.
Foskett and Clark have lately dis
posed of ID COWS to parties at Ber
nardston, Mass.
The annual meeting of the fire dis
trict No. 1, Jamaica will be held .t
the town hall, Monday, Jan. 4. at
O'Clock p. m. All should have in
terest enough to attend.
ii. ii. Reed has his new saw mill
ready for work.
Arthur Allen has moved from Ed
Spencer's house into the late Lyman
FELTON, house.
The annual meeting of the direc-
tors of Jamaica Saving Bank was
held Wednesday.
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WESTON.

Warren Waite from Putney is spend
ing a few days with friends in town.
Forty-four couples attended the
dance Friday evening and all report 8
good time Music was furnished by
Vale & Parker's orchestra, who acquit
ted themselves in their usual fine style.
Charles Longe, wife and Delbert
Longe from Rutland are spending 8
few days in town.
Jacob Bennett and wife from Rut.
land are spending a few day in town.
H. P Wyman from Chester was in
town Tuesday evening to attend the
annual meeting of fraternity Lodge,
No. "a, |. O. o. F,
Oscar Longe accompanied by his
sou Charles is in Boston to have his
eyes treated.
T. H. Richardson and C. E. Boil
ter went TO Wallingford Tuesday and
took home as fine pair of chestnut
colored mares as can be found in these
parts. T. H., likes good horse
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01

At the annual meeting of Scott
Post, No. IL, G, A r., held at
their hall, Dec, 10, the following Of
fcers were elected; Com, IL, j,
Allen; S, V, c., NJ, A, White; j,
V, c., ID, J., Gale; Adjt., Nj. II.
johnson; G, NJ, Wales Cheney; ;
Surg, VIM, Castle; Chap, j. c.
Daggett; o, d., Nj. l.. Howard o.
g., l., l., Johnson delegate to Dept,
Encampment, Nj. A. White; alter
nate, VIM. Castle.
While Fred White and John Ans
den were coming down the hill Tues
day eve, west of the village, with a
horse and blackboard, the horse SHE'D,
and wheel struck stone and threw
White, the driver, out over a bank
by the brook and the horse got away
from him and ran with Mr.. Amsden
in. When he got down to the cheese
factory, the wheels ran upon the
bank throwing the blackboard over
and landing Amsden on the ground.
The horse left the wagon down by
Mrs. Julia Babcock's, and was run
ming so fast did not make the turn to
come into the village, but kept
straight ahead and went over the
bank by the river. Mr.. White es
capped with very little injury, but Mr.,
Amsden was considerably famed up.
One knee was hurt and his back and
right shoulder upon which he struck.
The wonder is that they both were
not seriously hurt. The horse came
out not much hurt, but the buck board
will need some repairs. Mr.. Amsden
will be laid up while.
A cold wave Sunday morning, the
mercury reaching zero. Monday it
was to 10 below, according to local
ity.
A. L. Howard disposed of Is COWS
Monday to John Ware of Towns
bend.
G. N. Wyman was brought home
Wednesday, i'll, from Peru, where he
was teaching school.
You'll use ] less of Harmless Soap.
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WNSHEND.

A school social will be held at
Academy Hall Friday evening.
Rev. Mr.. Temple Of Brattleboro
gave a lecture on his bicycle trip
through Scotland Tuesday evening
at the Baptist church. The proceeds
are to aid the sufferers from the fire.
The Townsheud people have had a
hearing to fiLd out, if possible, the
cause of the fire. No clue has yet
been found.
The friends of Mr.. Bailey are aid
ing him in putting up photograph
gallery.
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NEWFANE.

Lewis Clapp from East GuilforG
is at Henry Wellmau's.
D. P. Dewitt of Blodgett & De.
Witt of Brattleboro spent several
days last week with his brother,
Frank, at the County House.
Mrs. W. II. Goodnow of Boston
expected at the Fins next week.
George Batchelder from Peru was
at his uncle's over Sunday.
John Newton of Washington, d.
C., has been spending few days
at Pratt's Inn.
c. F. Perry from Putney visited
his mother this week who is STAYING
with Mrs. Greene.
Clifton Pratt has returned from a
bushes trip in Saxtons River.
Miss Mamie Crocker of Brattle
boro is visiting her aunt, Miss Rice.
Geo. Jackson is working for Chas.
Goodenough.