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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-06
The Great Play Trilby Is
Coming.

Mr.. A. Nj. Palmer's company under
the attraction at Coburn Hall on We'd
nesday, May II. For the benefit of
those who have not read Du Maurier's
novel or witnessed the play, the follow
ing is a brief outline of the plot as pre-
sented on the stage. The whole interest
centers around the destiny of Triby, an
orphan girl of Franco-Irish parentage,
who, owing TO the vieissitudes of for
tune, j. e5mpelled to caro- her living by
acting Is model for the students of art
in the Latln Quarter OF Paris. In this
capacity size makes the acquaintance of
three students of England, faffy, The
Laird and Little Billee all of whom in
evitably fall in love with the bright
lively, guilelesS grisette. She bastows
her heart on little Billee, whose two
comrades Loyalty support the young pair
In their matrimonial wishes. Svengali,
a German-Jewi>h devotee of music recOg-
nizes in Trilby the girl whom he had
long sought in the Latin Quarter as the
possessor of the richest voice in Paris
Poor Trilby is blissfully unconscious of
this marvellous natural gift, and ovengali
resorts TO hypnotism in order to de.
velope the faculty. While under the
hypnotic spell, Trilby is conveyed away
by Svengali. Her voice is trained and
she finally becomes the most divine
singer of the age. While singing in Il
theatre Svengali suddenly dies from a
heart spasm, brought on by oyer-excite-
ment aud an encounter with Taffy, The
Laird and Little Billie. Trilby recog-
nizes nothing that TRANSFERRED while she
was under Sveugall's power; after his
death she becomes terribly i'll and is
gradually regaining her health When She
encounters on her dresser picture of
Svengali, the staring eyes of which
brings back the old hypnotic influence,
the effect of which causes her death.
Reserved seats will be put on sale at
George L. SIMPSONS next Saturday.
rrilby will be given here utfaer the
local management of Mr.. Frank A.
Owen of Bangor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-06
.rw ADVERTISEMENTS.

Does-H. P. Thing.
Stvlish-A. f. Dyer.
rrilhv-Cpburn Hall.
Fonnd-Miss Harvill.
snecisls-W P. Ordyay'
Pairyiew-C. II. Loomis.
pargains-W. II. Wildes.
papers etc-Chas a Ross.
piIIs-London Medical Co.
pros perity- bow & Garter.
usn Wanted--C. r. Boothby
Tsilor- made-W R. @. Estes.
bii.ssolution-J. e. & G. A. Palmer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-06
ChaSe-Xigue.

Quite a number of happy couples are
beginning the journey Of life together
under these spring skies. On Wednesday
evening of last week, April 28, d. Forest
Chase and Miss Lizzie A. Vigue were
united In marriage by their pastor, Rev.
G. V. Hanson, at his residence on Madi-
son Avenue. The ceremony with the
ring was used. Mr.. Chase came from
Dexter, six years ago, and has been a
clerk in the village the most of that
time. His bride came from WatervilIe
two years since. These young people
are well and favorably known in town,
and it is pleasant to know that they are
to continue to reside here. They have
the congratulations of all their friends
upon this happy event.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-06
They Are Coming !

The famous colored Canadian jubilee
Singers will sing in Coburn Hall, Mon
day evening, May 10. The company
combines a chorus of II voices; first
class orchestra; a paragon male quar-
tette; black Jenny Lind soprano sing
err; phenomenal boy bass singer
another bass singer of merit; another
soprano soloist noted trombone and
opheiclide sOloist; sweet voiced tenor
soloist and their own organ, which is a
curiosity in itself.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-06
Concert at Universalist Church.

The concert given last Tuesday even
ing, at the Uniyersalst church, by the
Hatch & Skillin Musical Co. of Portland,
was pronounced by the audience among
the best ever given in town. Each
number was heartily encored so the
program became double one. I he
most enjoyable numbers were the special
ties of Mr.. Mcconnell, the Organ Pipe
duet by Messrs. Skillin and Woodbury.,
the Sleigh Bell solo by Mr.. Skillin with
Mr.. Woodbury. as accompanist and the
vocal sole by Mrs. Geo. f. Leighton. 1t
is safe to say this company will always
be well received in Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-06
Nerves

Are the Messengers Of .SenSet the Telegraph
System of the human body.
Nerves extend from the brain to every part
Of the body and reach every organ.
Nerves are like fire good servants but hard
masters.
Nerves are fed by the blood and are therefore
like ii in character.
Nerves will be weak and exhausted if the
blood is thin, pale and impure.
Nerves will surely be strong and steady If
the blood is rich red and vigorous
Nerves find true friend in Hoods SarSapa-
rilla because it makes rich, red blood.
Nerves do their work naturally and WE'LL
the brain is unclouded, there are no
neuralgia pains, appetite and diges-
ton are good, when you take
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-06
JOB Printing.

the Job Printing establishment connected
~ the SOMERSET RERoRrER is prepared to
AZ al classes of work, the richest aswell as the
-. ~ common Jobs. Competent and expert
unes9 workmen are employed and large
~ Of paper. envelopes, advertising, we'd
80 and business cards in great variety
0rdsrs Of dances. bills OF fare, programs etc,
etc printed in great variety of styles on short
-|t3ee. Commercial printing specially.
orders BY mail will receive careful attention
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-06

New Portland-May 2, by Rev. L. Hutchens,
Mr.. Charles 5. Allbee of Lexington and Miss
Josephene L. Churchill, OF Highland.
Skowhegan-April rs. by Rev. C. V. Hanson,
d. Forest Chase, and Miss Lizzie A Vigue,
both of Skow hogan.
Skowhegan-Msy 2, by Rev. A. N. Dairy,
George Farrar and Miss Alice Oak, both of
Skowhegan.
Skowhegan-April II, by Rev. Ora NJ. Chase
Mr.. Harry l.. Chase and Miss Eta A. Cookson
both OF Skowhegan
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-06
BORN.
MARIE q.

skowhegan- May s. to the wife of Perley
Nithee, a daughter.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16
A PLEASING ENTERTAINMENT.

The pupils of Mrs Rodgers school gave pleasing entertainment, last Fri day afternoon, to which the parents and friends of the children were invited. The program was as follows: Recitation,
 "Flowers in Garden Bed" by Flor ence Beecher, Ference Hawley, Andrew Smith, Paul Wolcott. Recitation, 1.-The Tone of Voice." by Eddie Pitzschler. Song, ''Gird on the Armor of the skies," Eddie PItZschler and Rowland Clark.
 A finger play, ''The Bees" by Flor ence Beecher, Florence Hawiey, An drew Smith, and Paul Wolcott.
 A composition, 1.-The Pilgrims" AL den Wright.
 Recitation, "A Different Weather" Flora Lowell.
 A finger play, "Five Little Rabbits" by Florence Beecher, Florence Hawley, Andrew Smith, Paul Woleott.
 Singing by school, "Tyrolee."
 A finger play, "One Old Grasshopper," by Florence Beecher, Florence Hawley. Andrew Smith, Paul Wolcott. Recitation, "The Rock A Bye Lady" Edna Smith.
 Recitation, "The Sioux Indians" An na Hamburger. Singing, "A Little Fid!le,'' by Flor | ence Beecner, Florence HaNley, Andrew Smith, Paul Wolcott.
 Recitation, "The Animals Ball." by Paul W olcott.
 A finger play, Flight White Roses, g | by Florence Beecher, Florence Hawley, Andrew Smith, Paul Wolcott.
 Song, II am God Own Little Child '' | Anna Ham burger.
 Recitation, "A 6-9 Rhyme" Andrew 1 Smith.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16

At meeting of the trustees of the Newtown Savings Bank, held April 10, 1897 ,the following resolutions were unan- imously adopted:
 It having pleased our Heavenly Father to call from his sphere of earthly useful ness our much esteemed president and fellow worker, MT Philo Clarke,
 Resolved, that though we recognize the fact that any words of ours will but i'll express the loss which has fallen, not on- ly upon us as an association, but upon the community at large, we still feel it our duty formally to put upon record our affectionate appreciation of his long con- tinued and faithful service as an officer of this association.
 Mir Clarke had been one of the trustees of this bank for nearly 40 years and had faithfully filled the office of vice presi dent and leaning committee, and in 1SS; l was elected its president, which office ht held until his death. In all the dutie and responsibilities of his office his gen elemanly and courteous bearing predom | mated and his sound judgement and un
 swerving integrity made his counsel an
 advice often sought by those in need an
 helped to give the public feeling of cor fidenee in our institution. We thank Go
 for the example of his honest and uI right character.
 | Resolved, That the secretary plac
 these minutes on the records of the asst
 citation, send copy to the family of tt
 deceased and publish the same in TH
 NEwTowN BEE. A true copy.-lCharls
 H. Northrop, Secretary.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16

Two years ago R. J. Warren, drug gist at Pleasant Brook, N F., brought small supply of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He sums up the result as fol- lows: "At that time the goods were un- known in this section; to-day Chamber lain's Cough Remedy is La household word" It is the same in hundreds of communities. Wherever the good qualities of Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy becomes known the people will have nothing else. For sale by E. F. Hawley. Newtown; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; ". N. Hurd, Stepney Depot.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16
NUMBER Is.

been largely rewritten to give them To- cal tinge and coloring, and that is what will add seasoning to the sauce that is to be served for the delectation of the men. People will then see how they look to other folks; and everybody would try to get to the North Pole to discover that, even though the opinion be not over-fiat tering. More next time.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16
HATTERToWE.

MT and Mrs Edgar c. Northrop have been visiting with Danbury friends for week.
 David B. Parmelee is selling his milk to Bridgeport parties, joining with Charles Feverau in delivering it at Step ney daily.
 Fred J. Bevsns of Bethel has been at C. D. Stillson's for week.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16
HOY,s THISI

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of catarrh that cannot pc cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
 FJ. CHENEY $ CO. Props, Toledo. O.
 We the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for he last l6 years. and believe hiTu perfectly honorable in all business uansac- lions and financially able fo carry out any Gb lIQafion made by their nrm- WEST < TRUAxs Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio-l
 WALDING, AMMAN x MARvIN, w h0lesale Drug. gists, Toledo, O. l Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act | ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur 1 faces of the system. Price 75c per bottle. Scld | by aildruggists- Testimonials free.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16

Bennett Sherman's new house is nearly completed on the site of the one destroy ed by fire. The neighbors have very kindly assisted him. All the carpenters in Zoar district turned out and Charles Webster, at nearly 80 years of age, built the chimney.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16

Dull times appear to have had no effect on the horse sales of F. E. Benham, the we'll known Waterbury dealer. He has sold 36 horses inside of a week, and will bring in many carloads before the season nnIa
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16

An unique entertainment is to be given
 at the Town hall, Friday evening, May ',
 for the benefit of the Newtown library.
 The talent is to be entirely local, some 20 or more of the prominent ladies In the town having part. These ladies are:now practising the pieces which they will speak and the songs which they will sing, and from what leaks out about the eomical things that are said and done, il
 can be stated, with no fear of disputing that the entertainment will be worth com.
 ing miles to see. Some of the parts have
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16

Miss Carrie May Hull, before entering upon her school duties, spent one day with her friend, Mrs Neil Gilbert, in Huntingtown.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16

Miss Myra Warner is spending some time with friends in New York. Miss Fanny Beers spent Sunday with her in that place.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16
ST JoHE'S CHURCH.

Easter day services will be held as fol- lows; Morning Prayer and Holy Com munion at I0.45, with sermon.
 Children's service with Holy Baptism and collection of Lenten offerings at p. m.
 No service in the evening.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16

Mir and Mrs William Ferris have visit ed at the home of MT and Mrs Beach Wayland in Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16

Benjamin Corning has been working few days for William Ryan,
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16

Messrs Joe Buzzar and John Everetts have been laying some substantial stone wall for l.. c. Gilbert.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16

MT and Mrs Cornelius Gilbert spent Sunday with relatives in Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16

Burton Sherman spent last week with his daughter, Mrs Eli Beers.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16

H. Wilbur Bristol of New Milford wss a guest, Sunday, st J. R. Smiths at Lake George.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16

Miss Sadie Minor visited her grand mother, Mrs Eli W. Smith of Southville, Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16

Mrs Nj. c. Rodgers is visiting 6 sister in Hartford.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16
DR R. S. TODD.

Graduate ot the American Veterinary col. lege, New York City, will be at the Grand
 prepared to either cAstrate or spay or per ton In any operations pertaining to the sci ance Ordora left at the office of Hotel will receive prompt attention at treasonRble rates. Telephone Now England House, New Milford.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE DEATH or
 PHILO CLARKE

BY THE TRUSTEES OF THE VIEWPOINT SAW
 INGS BANK.
The Newtown bee., 1897-04-16

No service in the evening
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-11-30
4he adiea aly Eagles gueslsu ornine gouember
The Eagle at 10 cents week
to your breakfast table.
THE ENEMIES OF WICHITA

Kansas City is seeking to make Wich-
ita her suburb and retail patron by fore
ing her half-baked papers upon this COM
munity. The Wichita man who coun-
tenances this Kansas City scheme, oy
the help Of his opinion or purse, is abso-
lutely fattening an enemy of Wichita.
The merchant wiz, does not discourage
it is diverting mis- retail trade TO Kan
sas City stores, which are reaching into
Wichita for custom.
Everything detrimental to Wichita in
the last ten years Is traceable TO the SIN
lister influences OF Kansas City.
Wichita, but for Kansas City, would
today have an elevator.
Wichita, but for Kansas City, would
today have one Of the greatest stock
markets on the face Of the globe.
Wichita, but for Kansas City, would
today be a great grain center.
Wichita, but for Kansas City, would
today have equitable freight rates.
Wichita, but for Kansas City, would
today have numerous factories she has
not got.
Kansas City employed man for years
to keep Wichita from getting freight
rates. 1t bribed Wichita's elevator
away. 1t manipulated the grain market
away from us. Its emissaries discourage
and have discouraged for years the es-
tablishment of factories here. Its papers
have for years abused and lied about the
town.
WIGHT will have a big elevator in the
future, but it will not come by patroniz-
ing Kansas City.
Wichita may have a big stock market
in the future, but it will not have 1t If it
becomes a suburb of Kansas City.
Wichita will have grain market and
equitable freight rates in the future, but
1t will not come through the upbuilding
of Kansas City institutions by the people
of Wichita.
The most contemplate, vicious fight
that one town ever made on another is
the fight that Kansas City has made in
the last ten years on Wichita. The time
has not come 10 make the enemy dona-
tons Of ammunition.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-11-30

W. L. Neal OF Waterloo, Kingman
county. Is in the city.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-11-30
WATER CLAIMS
IRRIGATION IS A QUESTION OF
PRIORITY
Judge Rodgers of Denver Answers the
Eagle Injunction Report

Judge Rodgers of Denver Answers the
Eagle Injunction Report
The Eagles article stating that papers
were being prepared by two Wichita at
torneys to bring suit for injunction
against the Rockyford Irrigation COM
pany restraining the ditch owners from
taking the water from the Arkansas
river brought out the following state
( ment from Judge Rogers, in the Denver
Republican:
1T is readily seen that, Ii the in
junction as prayed for by the Wichita
people, is granted, the Rocky Ford ap-
propriators and Others in the vicinity
will be deprived of vital necessity. In
fact, If they were TO be prohibited from
using the water the greatest agricul-
tural area in the state would be ruined.
THE Rock Ford ditch is one of the
Oldest running from the river. These
Kansas people, 10 my mind, can only
proceed on the theory that they had
built a ditch and taken water from it
before the Rocky Ford residents, pro-
position that believe is not true There
is no danger of the injunction being
granted if / understand the situation
correctly. They may take the ground
I that they have a right to the river
water, irrespective to any Colorado
ditch being constructed many years ago.
Perhaps they think they have a right to
the entire river, that the waters should
be unmolested and allowed to float into
I this side.
For some time we have anticipated
a proceeding emanating from Kansas
appropriations, who claimed TO be ahead
of consumers in Colorado. We believed
1t would be brought against one of the
later Colorado appropriations simply as
a test case TO determine respective
rights 80 the water. But it seems that
they have selected what believe TO be
the Oldest ditch fed by the Arkansas in
either Colorado or Kansas. l take the
position. and / believe I am right, that
so long as tne water Of this river re-
| mains in Colorado, the people Of Colo
rado have right to put it to the full
est possible use.
The difficulties in Kansas will be
remedied in time by return OF seepage
waters These bitches and canals run
ming from UP the river in the state,
nave a tendency TO saturate the ground
TO such an extent that their waters will
naturally find their way again to the
river at a point further down in its
course Thus will be produced good
flow. TO meet almost any requirements
from the apprupriators located below
the original consumers. TIE questions
concerning interstate waters have been
mootad for some time. Nebraska is in
the same position as Kansas; SO is
/ Wyoming and New Mexico"
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-11-30
The Eagle at 10 cents a week
delivered to your breakfast table.
COAL RATES NEXT
COMPLAINT TO BE MADE TO RAIL
ROAD COMMISSIONERS.

Rates From Southeast Kansas Coal Fields
to Wichita Compared thewith Tariff for
Hauis to Atchison and Leaven ~ orth-
Charge TO southwest Kansas is Three
Fifths More For the Distance. One
Fourth Less which Discrepancy is tn be
Looked dInto-Ex-Governor Leweiling 10
Surprised at What He Finds,
Given herewith is a comparison OF coal
rates to Wichita and southwest Kansas
that will probably result in the citizens
of Wichita, Arkansas City, Winfield,
Wellington and Hutchinson making a
complaint to the state board Of railroad
commissioners and asking for an adjust
ment.
From Pittsburg 10 Atchison by the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe is more
than 200 miles BY the Kansas City.
Fort Scott and Memphis and the Kan
sas City, ST. Joseph, and Council Bluffs
the distance is 1S6 miles. The rate on
coal is one dollar per ton.
Topeka, by the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe, can be reached from Pittsburg
by travelling III miles and the coal rate
is 81 40 per ton.
Marion is 100 miles from the coal mines
and pays s1.90 per ton for coal, exactly
one cent per ton per mile. Hutchinson
pays 81 per ton for hauling coal 241 miles
and Wichita slsO for hauling coal 1872
miles.
Ell Dorado, Arkansas City, Winfield
and Wellington, and nearly every town
in southwest Kansas has to submit to
arbitrary rates and while there has been
no systematic or well defined movement
the complaint is general in this section
and it is probable that within another
week a complaint will be made TO the
commissioners and a readjustment ask
ed. The lowered rate on canned goods
has encouraged the men IN the move
ment and there should be some quick,
definite action Tho matter can be ar
ranged satisfactorily and with justice to
the roads and to the consumers. and Il
will be done if handled vigorously and in
time.
Ex-Governor Lewelling, speaking OF
the matter said:
'It surprises me that complaint is not
made against the railroads for their ir-
regularities in rates. Atchison gets coal
hauled for little more than half cent
mile Marion pays a full cent mile for
hauling a ton of coal, and other central
Kansas towns pay in the neighborhood
of the same amount The question Of
coal rates Is one in which just at this
time in the year the people generally
take more interest than at any other
time / should like to see the matter
brought up formally where it can be act
ed upon and hope that a mention Of the
discrepancies will lead to some such re-
suit"
The sentiment OF the senator's expires
sion probably indicates the sentiment OF
the board, and formal complaint will
be looked for within two weeks.
The fact that some dealers get rebate
will probably not deter the move. An
occasional rebate hardly justifies the
general discrepancy.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-11-30
FUNERAL OF o E. SHOEMAKER
Magnificent Tribute TO vichita's Former
Business Man.

The funeral Of Q. E. Shoemaker. for
merly we'll known druggist Of the firm
OF Shoemaker * Miller. occurred Sunday
az p. IN. at the Episcopal church. Il
was IN charge Of the Uniform Rank Of
the Knights OF Pythlas. The Wichita
druggists also turned out in q body. ani
the church was crowded. The beautiful
Episcopal service was rendered and the
funeral discourse was presched by the
rector. Rev. John F. Won Herrlich from
the text To die Is gain" The sermon
was eloquent and impressive. TIE rector
speaking .ron an intimate personal &c
quain;ance win the deceased The song
service was particularly impressive. The
floral decorations were elaborate and
hesutiful
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-11-30
LOYALTY To WICHITA
What IL Means to support a Kansas City
Conceru.

There is a concern in this city that the
merchants are lending aid and support
that is trying 10 introduce the Kansas
City papers in this city. Do the mer-
chants know what placing in the homes
Of their customers newspapers contain
ing advertisements and articles that are
detrimental 10 their Interests, an enemy
to the town and enieavors 10 thwart
every commercial scheme proposed by
cur city? No loyal citizen OF this COM
munity wno will stop and think for one
minute viii contribute one cent 20 the
support OF any thing or Institution COM
ing from Kansas City or anything IN our
own city that will undertake to advance
the interests OF a Kansas City outfit.
Call them down.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-11-30

Mr. Guthrie Submits His Report to the
Council which Alleges in Round Fig
ures About $50. 600 Due From the
County-His Report Does Not Coincide
with Expert ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of
Placing the Arc Lights Comes Up for
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES But the Border
Lights Agreed Upon.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-11-30
QUAIL HUNTING SEASON ovxs
Time Allowed by Law for Shooting L
pired Yesterday

pIreu 1ehteru0y
The time allowed for shooting quails
expired yesterday and the man that now
dares to shoot a quail on his own or any
other mans land will be taken UP and
fined S. for each bird. 1t is this morning
absolutely against the law 10 shoot quail
anywhere, and it is finable offense to
be caught with a bird whether you shot
il or not.