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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-02-04
Eczema
All Her Life.

Mr.. E. D. Jenkins, of Lithonia, Ca,
saws that his daughter, Ida, inherited
severe case of Eczema, which the usual
mercury and potash remedies failed to
relieve. Year by year she was treated
with various medicines, external appli-
cations and internal remedies, without
result. Her sufferings were intense,
and her condition grew steadily worse.
All the so-called blood remedies did not
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Office of N. e. Telephone Co
M. S. JONES,
ATHENS, MAINE.
LIBEL FOR DIVORCE.
STATE OF MAINE.


SOMERSET. SIS. SUPREME JUDICIAL CouRr.
No. bl2. DECEMBER TERM, 1895.
Ernest l.. Doyen OF Arson, in said County OF
Somerset VS.. Ada Clayton boy en-, whose resi-
dence is unknown to your libelant.
Libel for divorce inserted in a writ of at.
tachment.
Date of writ, November 70, 1896
Ad -damnum, SlC0.
Writ returnable and entered December is,
1897. Libel for divorce inserted in said writ as
follows:
Judicial Court: Your libelant alleges that he
was married to the said libelee at Methuen, in
the state OF Massach 1setts, by Rev. George II.
Spencer, minister OF the Gospel, duly
au horized to solemnize marriages in that
State, on the nineteenth day of Jur e, A. ID.
1873; that the said lbelant and lihelee CO
habted in The tate of Massachusetts after
their said marriage that the libelant resided
in the State of Maine when the cause Of
divorce accrued as hereinafter set forth, and
had resided here in good faith one year prior
to the date hereof that the libelaut has ever
been faithful to his marriage obligations but
that the said libelee has been unmindful Of
the same; that on thr thirtieth dny of June,
A. d. 1873, she utterly des' rt,d the libelant
without reasonable cause, and has continued
said desertion for three consecutive years
next prior to the tiliI < OF this libel; that on
the tenth day of July, A. ID. 1893, and on divers
other days and times since their Intern arri-
age the said libelee committed the crime of
adultery.
Wherefore he prays that divorce from the
bonds of matrimony between himself and
said libelee, may be decreed.
And the libelant further alleges that he has
used reasonable diligence to ascertain the
present residence of said libelee, but is unable
to do So and does not know where il is and it
cannot be aseertained by reasonable dill
genCe.
ERNEST l.. DOYEN.
Somerset So. Nov. 10. A d. lsg6.-The said
libelant, Ernest L. Doyen made cath that the
above allegation as to the residence Of the
said libelee is true Before me.
AUGUSTINE SIMMONS.
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ened to blight her life forever.
S.S.S. Guaranteed PE,eiy vegefd6ie)
cures Eczema, Scrofula. Cancer, Rheu-
matism, or any other blood trouble.
1t is real blood remedy and always
cures even after all else fails.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-02-04
ERNEST l.. DOYEN

somerset So. Nov. l3. A d. lsg6.-The said
libelant Ernest l.. Doyen made cath that the
above allegation as to the residence Of the
said libelee is true. Before me.
AUGUSTINE SIMMONS.
Justice of the Peace
A Simmons, Esq, North Arson, Maine,
Attorney for Libelant.
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A HETEROPHEMIST.
HOW HE INJURED THE FINANCIAL IN.
TIE ESTS OF THE CONFEDERACY.

Mr.. Blank Was Sent to England to Solicit
Aid and Failed-The Message He Sent
TO MIR. Memminger Was the Opposite of
What He Supposed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27
Terr,,s Murderer Conlesses.

LONDON. July @-Hcnry Hamlih
Evans sure rondered himself yesterday IA
the White Chapel precinct police. confess
ing that he shot Arthur Terry NJ "a cana,
street. New Orleans. ON FebrSiry p.
1899.
lie was arraigned this morning at the
Thames Police Court where he repeated
his confession and was remandcd.
Ambassador Hay has communicated the
facts of the confession and arraignmentS
TO the authorities at Washington.
THE CONFESSION \ FAKE
NEW ORLEANS. July 2G.-rhe local po-
lice received an inquiry by cable concern
ing the surrender OF Evans I'm London.
They made an investigation Of the re-
cords this morning and say that there
was no shooting as presented by Ed
wards. No such man is wanted by the
authorities here. They believe he Is work
ing a scheme TO be sent back to the Unit
cd States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27

ponies. with which they will pack their
provisions and luggage over the summit.
The turning point came about through
letter received this evening by Detective
Charles Phillips from Frank u. Sims, Tor
merly captain OF police, and later an at
tornoy in this city.
Sims writes from Dawson City, under
date Of June 18TH as follows
Il arrived here safely on the 10Th IN
stant. ana since that time ] have been
pottng things I'm shape, so ] can so 10
work This is the most wonderful camW
] suppose. that has over been located IN
tho world 10 IS impossible 90 tell you or
the richness OF The mines. Every day you
can sec horses coming in from the mines
loaded with gold dust ] am going 10
work tomorrow for So a day. There are
new strikes being made nearly every day.
and i shall secure something good Tor us
before long There is no place in the
world where wages are as high for all
kinds OF work as here. ! have never seen
or heard of anything equal 10 IT,
Thomas Moran who has been I'm the
Klondike for three years. and came out
with S25. 900 worth Of gold. left here FOR
san Francisco this morning. Ho said that
IL was impossible to exaggerate the won
dorful discoveries. Pockets are being
found. he said. that contain great guam
titles OF almost virgin gold" lie told a
story of what IS known as "Too Much
Cold Creek" He said that 81 was about
seven hundred miles from the Klondike,
but that the Indians refused 10 reveal its
location. saying "Too much gold for white
man" The Indians fear that n the loca-
ton is known there viii be another rush.
Only two white men arc reported as ever
having reached the place. and they had 20
turn back on account Of provisions.
Mrs Fitzpatrick. OF 4l2 south Twelfth
street. Seattle has just received fifty-four
ounces of gold from her sons, Thomas and
Samuel. who have been I'm the Ilondike
for some time. They write that they have
not gone 10 work on their own claims, as
they are getting 5L50 an hour for working
on other peoples claims j. w. Moore. a
dealer I'm wOollcn goods. sent man 10
the Klondike last March. Mr. Moore has
received twenty-four ounces OF gold as
an indication Of how his speculation IS
turning out
Harry Durken went TO the Yukon three
years ago. In "A letter 70 his sister he
SAYS that he has two-1ve gallon cans full
Of gold dust one Of the men who struck
il rich In the <londike IS Rudolph Aim.
formerly a politician and real estate
aEont, OF this city. Aim refuses absolutely
10 say anything about the amount OF his
fortune. but II IS estimated anywhere
from $4,000 to 100000. lie viii return to
the placers at once. and to-day was buy
ing an outfit. lie chose the very best pro-
visions IN the market enough for twelve
men whom he intends 10 take back with
him. His bill was $500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27

The President Urged TO Establish One
Volunteers for THE Service.

The President Urged 10 Establish One.
Volunteers for THE Service.
WASHINGTON. July 26.-The Secretary
Of War is considering a proposition that
has been made TO him TO establish mill
tary post i'm Alaska. At present the Gov
eminent has no troops in that vast ter
ritory and. in view Of the heavy immi-
grafton now going on and the possible
danger to life and property from lawless
characters he has been urged 10 create an
Alaskan military post.
Thecommercial interests in this territory
are at the bottom of the movement and
have requested that "a company Of in
fantry and Calling gun brigade be To-
Gated at a post TO be christened Fort
Alger," near the boundary line, about
go miles west OF the klondyke and 200
miles above the mouth OF the Yukon
river.
This body of troops IS asked for TO sup
port the civil authorities in the admins
tration Of laws and for the protection Of
vested rights. 10 was suggested that the
troops be marched over the Dyea over
land route TO the post, which will be
erected for the Government, but 'nis viii
be impossible, in view of the fact that
the British law. like our own, would not
permit the passage Of foreign troops oy
British territory without speciaPpermis-
sion. Therefore the troops will be carried
up the Yukon in a steamer. if the Cow
ernment consents 10 establish the post
There is some doubt Of the power Of
the President 10 establish a post, as pro-
posed without congressional authoriza-
ton. and that aspect of the question
has been brought 20 the attention Of the
-. a fsv r.f.fu
An early decision must be reached If
tho troops are 10 be sent TO the new
post this season Meanwhile. volunteers
for service IN Alaska are already coming
forward.
This morning Secretary Alger received
telegram from Captain w r. Aber-
crombie. Of the Second Infantry. dated
at Fort Harrison. Mont, rendering his
service with sixty picked men of his
regiment for duty in Alaska. and express
ing a desire 10 report personally TO Secre-
tary Alger.
WASHINGTON. July 2G.-The President
and Secretary Alger have decided 10 de-
tail an army officer and a company or
soldiers from the regular army for SER
vice in Alaska. The matter is yet I'm very
indefinite shane but details VIII be ar
ranged as soon as possible IN ofoer that
the soldiers may get INTO me vicinity ot
the gold country before navigation closes
on the Yukon river.
Thov win he sent 10 their destination
Via the Yukon river route and the offer
of one Of the shipping companies on the
/, Pacific coast TO transport the men and
their baggage and stores probably will
The exact location of tho camp or post
has not yet been determined on. but IL
IS expected TO he at Circle city. An army
officer now in the field. and who has had
experience I'm such matters has been in
yitel TO take charge of the company.
and an answer is expected from him soon.
The detail Of the men who will 20 will
lac made from one OF the posts IN the
West but which one IS as yet unsettled.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27

The gold craze has taken complete pos
session of the adventurously inclined IN
New York city. Many parties are being
formed 20 go TO Alaska.
John Avery. young white man, who
assaulted "a tweve-yelr-old girl near Al
banv. XIV. has been arrested al Column
bia. Feeling at the scene of his crime is
so high that the officers are afraid To
carry him back.
A Polish woman was burned TO death
at wilmington. Del, yesterday while
kindlng fire with Kerosene OH.
William Bush. Of Philadelphia, while
walking in his sleep Sunday night. fell
from sccond-story window, and was
painfully hurt
Ex-senator James r. Doolittle, OF Wis
consin. is reported 10 be dying.
A war is on in South Carolina between
the residents of Fairfield county and a
congregation raised by two Mormon e.-
ders. who have been at work there for
some time. Great excitement prevails.
BENJAMIN simon. fOurteen-year-old
boy of New York drowned himself Satur-
day night in the Hudson because he fall
ed TO pass his examinations.
Bertha Bahr nineteen-year-old girl
Of New Brunswick H. j.. attempted sui
eide Sunday afternoon by swallowing car
bolic acid. No cause is assigned for the
deed.
John ParnelL a farmer OF Selma. Ala,
shot and killed Erskine Ford yesterday
morning Tor enticing his wife away from
him. Both men wcre well known and
much esteemed.
The daughters Of Mrs. Harriet Beecher
stowe. author of Uncle Toms Cabin,
are in INDECENT circumstances.
Airs. Mary kronaker. OF Stockton. y.
J. has been arrested and locked up for
abandoning her onc-day-old grandchild 10
tho mercy OF strangers She left the baby
on "a neighbor doorstep.
Bv the explosion of 4 boiler at Punxsu-
tawnev. Pa. Saturday evening one man
was killed. and ten injured.
Philadelphia's Chinatown" was stirred
from centre 20 circumference Sunday by
a wedding. when Mok Choy, a maiden OF
sixteen and Leung Gee a forty-three-
year-oid widOwer. were united.
William Manning. while bathing Sunday
morning I'm Middle river. Md, was seized
with cramps and died before assistance
could reach him.
1t Is probable that the New Jersey Leg
islature may soon be recOnyenel 10
straighten out the tangled affairs OF
State.
John y. Reeves. former Mayor Of Cape
May. a prominent Republican. died sun
day in Philadelphia, aged nfty-Gve years.
Nothing has yet been heard from Herr
Andre. who on July llth started for the
North Poie in balloon. It Is thought
that he has pefished.
The New York Cotton Mills. in saco.
Me. will shut Gown Sunday for five
weeks. the reason given being the neces-
sity OF reducing the output The mills
employ 1900 operatives.
ncssee Exposition showed a decided IN
crease and the figures given out to-day
place the attendsnnce Of paying visitors
between 5000 and 5000.
The trustees ot the Lehigh University.
az bethlehem. Pa, have authorized an
emphatic denial OF the report thai the
university may be compelled to close its
doors In September.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27

IL Became Operative After Midnight July
23d-Estimates Of Receipts,

23d-Estimates of Receipts,
WASHINGTON, D. c.. July %. 49, The
Secretary OF the Treasury holds that the
new tariff act was in effect at the be
ginning of the day on which il received
the approval Of the President and there
fore became operative after midnight Of
Friday, July 23d. Assistant Howell 90
day sent the following telegram to col
lectors Of customs:
Department holds that the new tariN
law covers and includes all customs bus
mess Of July 2ith."
Later in the day a formal circular Of
instructions, covering more fully the De-
partment views on the subject was print
ed and mailed 90 all custom officials.
Tho opinion OF the Attorney-General has
not been requested on the matter the
Department holding that the question IS
Of such importance 20 Justify them m
taking it 10 the courts for final detcrmi-
nation, independent of what the views OF
the law officers OF the government might
be as 10 the merits of the case.
Senator Allison was at the Treasury De-
partment to-day and I'm the course OF
conversation on the subject said that I'm
his opinion there was no reasonable doubt
that the act covered all Of the day on
which 1t became a law. This. also. IS
lie view OF dll OF llr prominent bllltlaia
of tho Treasury Department including the
collectors OF customs at New York and
several OF the leading ports OF the coun-
try.
Sufficient data on which TO base q close
estimate Of the amount Of duties involved
has not been received, but 70 is stated
roughly that II will probably be between
500 900 and $780, 0oO:
The internal revenue department Will
probably save even a greater amount by
the new ruling than the customs branch
of the service During the five days
from Tuesday. July 2Oth, 20 and including
Saturday July 2ith. the internal revenue
stamp agencies sold approximately So
ISL 500 I'm beer stamps alone. and of this
amount IN is estimated that not more
than one third or S1.72L266. reached their
destination before the act went into ef-
feet The saving 20 the government ON
these sales IS expected to aggregate no
less than $4,000.
Commissioner Forman to-day tele-
graphed an stamp agents 10 settle only
ON the basis Of the increased rate of
z 10 cents per barrel. and 80 is expected
that these instructions viii apply to all
cases where the stamps were not actually
affixed 10 the packages before the rate
became operative. No figures as 10 the
amount Of cigarette stamps disposed or
have vet been received. out il is believed
that the sales have been abnormaiiy
large. as the rate of tax on cigarettes
speaking generally. was increased 100 per
cent or from 30 cents per thousand 10
81 tho inducements TO tobacco rnanutac-
urers 10 lay IN a large supply were even
greater than in the case Of the brewers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27
MANY INCONSIsrkNoIES.
Mistakes in the Tariff Bill Which May
Cause Serious Trouble.

Cause Serious Trouble.
WASHINGTON. July 25.-The Treasury
officials already have discovered a num-
ber OF Inconsistencies IN the now tariff
act. some OF them. 81 IS feared, being
incapable OF reconciliation.
IL IS pointed out that section 2j2 places
the duty on plums al - cents per bushel
and section 264 fixes the rate at two cents
per mound. An error IN these paragraphs
as TO currants was corrected in confer
cnce. Another section fixed the rate Of
duty on hides Of cattle AT 10 per cent. ad
yaiorem. and admits raw skins free
The question involved is in the classi-
fcation OF calfskins. 10 being contonded
tbat commercially calfsklns are not class
Ell as hides Of cattle. and hence are en-
titled 10 free entry, which Is beloved 10
he contrary TO the purpose Of Congress.
Attention is also called to the fact that
tbe provision as 90 the licenses for GUS
toms brokers was By inadyertence, IL is
believed left out Of the act. Circulars
are I'm preparation, constituting a number
OF the section. OF the act.
Persons entering this country are per-
mitted under certain restrictions 20 bring
with them duty free 'usual and reason
able furniture" This Is interpreted 20
mean such furniture as would be rea-
sonable and useful for the personal use
OF persons in their conditions Of life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27
MANY PROTESTS FILED.
Importers Think the Dingley Blil has
Taken Eject Too soon.

NEW YORK. July 6.-When Collector
of Customs Bidwoll made formal an
nouncement to-day that duties az Dingiey
law rates would be collected on goods
entered on Saturday many protests were
at once filed by importers Of goods enter
ing on that day.
These goods arrived by the Normannia'
from Hamburg. the Paris from South-
ampton. and the Umbria, from Liverpool.
The duties under the new tarin on the
goods on these three vessels amounted
10 about 100000. Under the Wilson tarlh
the duties would have amounted to about
5000 600. Accordingly the loss to import
ers appeared TO be about $4,000.
La Touraine. from Havre with many
pictures and other works of art arrived on
Saturday but the captain reached the Gus
tom house too late 10 make entry FOR ms
vessel.
The protests will first be passed on by
the Board OF General Appraisers and
then appeals may be taken by either the
importers or the government 10 the
United states Circuit Court. then TO the
United states Circuit Court OF Appeals
and finally TO the United States Supreme
Court.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27
FIREMEN'S LIVELY TALK.
CAPTAIN ]. H. Redwood CenSuTeS Assist
ant Chief George C, Shaw.
THINKS He SHOWS PARTIALITY.
No Action Taken by the Board Although
Assistant chief Shaw Invit.s Charges.
Chief Puller Uses Plain Language
in Sustaining His Assistant,

Rumors were current yesterday con-
cerning charges expected to bo made.
AGAINST an officer Of the Fire Department
before the Board Of Fire Commissioners
at tho meeting to be held IN the evening.
no CHARGES.
The matter was brought up, but no
charges were made and while tho fuse
burned and spluttered there was 10 ex-
plosion for the reason that the dynamite
wasn't at the other end.
The Board met promptly at $3.50 o'clock
with CAPTAIN John Frischkorn, the presi-
oent in chair, and other members pres
emf were IS follows: Messrs. .. W. Iay-
lor. Joseph J.. Levy, j. .. jenkins,
Charles r. Taylor and J. X. Sheppard.
while no charges were formally pro
ferred. Chief PuAer stated that Captain
j. IL. Redwood, OF Steamer No. j. had
charged Assistant Chief shaw with show
Ing partiality ia appointing captain Athln-
son as Assistant Chief when no assist
ant Chief shaw was not IN active dis
charge OF his duties.
The matter was discussed in an infor-
mai manner for some time and Captain
Redwood was allowed 10 10 take the door.
lie did not denied that he had made tie
statement lie said he had been in the
department Tor many years. and lie otdnt
Ike 70 be snubbed. He had been IN the
service much longer than Captain Atlin-
son.
PLAIN LANGUAGE
Chief Fuller said that in every instance
IN which Captain Atkinson had been
made acting Assistant Chief. IL had been
done on his ORDERS and that he would
always do so, as he considered Captain
Atkinson the better fireman and having
cooler head. lie had no personal choice
in the matter and said he was guided
solely by what he considered the best in
terests Of the city. II the Board thought
that any one else would make better
Chief Engineer than himself, II would be-
its duty for the same reason 10 appoint
that man, and no would submit with the
belief thmat the interests OF tho service
had been their guide.
Captain Redwood was asked II in the
light of Chief Pullors statement he still
regarded Captain Atkinsons temporary
elevation as Partially.
lie said he didn know what they would
call it, He expressed high opinion OF
Chief Shaw. but ne thought he bore malice
against him.
CHARGES INVITED.
All this discussion took place without a
motion being before the body, and after
waiting FOR a motion, the matter WAS
dropped Before this was done. however,
Chief Shaw said he had no ill-feeling and
high regard--s--s- 49, yin Redwood, but
that in justice 10 hlmsclf he would rather
have charges formally preferred against
him by Captain Redwood.
Whether this Will be done was not ap-
parent at the meeting last night
The coal contract was awarded to Mr.
Charles al. Page at the following prices:
Steam coal, lump. $3.50; anthracite, esg
and nut, 1GO; stove. SiSj.
Other bidders were Messrs. Crump d
West, c. i. LathrOp, Warner Moore and
James y. King.
Adolph NJ. Pohle was elected second sub
stitute in Engine Company No. ).
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27
The Queen Regent Is Grlcions.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. July 26-The
State Department has been informed
that a very gracious exception has been
made by the queen Regent OF Spain in
consenting 20 receive Mr.. Taylor. the re-
firing United States Minister and MIR.
Woodford. tho new Minister az san Sc
bastian. where she does not maintain
court I'm the usual sense Of the term. The
ceremony necessarily Will be informal
This arrangement 10 meet Mr.. Tayior's
covenience was brought about through
the courtesies and considerate Offices Of
the Duke OF Tetuan. IL Is without pre-
ccdent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-27

Wonderful stories Concerning the dho"s
tIloudyke Region.
SEATTLE WASH. July 25.-Not one
half has been told of the fabulous wealth
Of the Klondike. says OTin W. Jackson,
OF Helena. Mont. n a letter 10 his peo-
plc. Mining claims arc worth from 5000
IL $4,000. Many have sold for sums that
are simply enormous. III is common for
drt 90 yield 500 TO the pan. Eleven
thousand four hundred ounces Of the yell
low meal arrived in Helena. Mont,
yesterday from Seattle. and. as IT was
token 90 the assay office. big crowd
followed A post-lnteligencer special
saws that tine old miners of Montana are
greatly excited overv the strike in the
klondike.
People stand on the street corners and
falf OF "gold gold gold People are
inorlcaaine their homes ln order to get
c.ouch cash 90 reach the new El Dorado.
Tf.g pay no aLnton 20 the warnings Of
th0.e who see Afcultics and hatdships
ahead. storekeep~rs come TO their places
of business in the morning 90 md that
their old employees have decided 10 throw
rp their Jobs and take the irst steamer.
chief OF Police Reed admitted this even-
ing that The number OF men on the force
VINO have decided 10 resign would aston
ish the people 'Mcn that you would
never think would DO carried away" said
the chief. ARE seriously thinking of fol-
lowing re rush
The correspondent interviewed eight
o.d-tmcrs on the force to-day. and each
one o. them said he had decided 10 80.
Most OF than havA ALREADY purchased