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The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20
Mrs. Frances French.

Mrs. French died in Skowhegan, Apr.
22nd, aged - years She was a native
Of Athens, aud for many years lived in
that town. Her maiden name was
Leavitt, sister of DR.. Henry Leavitt of
Skowhegan, and Mr.. Albert Leavitt of
Athens, and Mrs. Sarah Sanborn of Exc
ter, n. II. About twenty-five years
ago, she married Rev. Luther z. French
of the Maine Conference, who died sew
eral years since. Mrs. French in her
early life, was popular teacher in the
schools of Skowhegan, where many of
her pupils remember her with pleasure.
She was living in the home Of her BROTH
er, DR.. Leavitt, when she was stricken
with shock Of paralysis. She lived for
twenty-four days, but never spoke dur
ing that time She was beautiful
Christian woman, possessing strong
religious character. She leaves no
children of her own, but Henry, a kent's
Hill student, and Mrs. Sadie Lee of
Oakland, children of her husband, mourn
for her as truly as if she had been their
own mother. She was buried from the
home of DIR. Leavitt, Sunday, Apr. %.
The service was conducted by Rev. B..
c. Wentworth assisted by Rev. \. y.
Dairy.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20
Woman's Club Reception.

The Skowhegan Womans Club fully
sustained its reputation for giving de-
lightful entertainments, at the annual
reception in the library building, last
Friday evening. The rooms on both
floors were used for this event A pref
tier, more suitable place for such an
affair can hardly be imagined.
The guests were received by Mrs. l..
w. eston Mis-. VIM. Philbrick, Mrs.
w. h. G. Estes, Mrs. Helen Neil Howard
and Mrs. Mary Yarney. Enjoyable nut
sic was furnished at intervals through
out the evening by the Utoplan male
quartette of Nateryille, composed of
Messrs. Towne, Marston, Goodrich and
Branch. Fruit punch was served by
Mrs. J. p. Merrill from a table in the
reading room, while at about 9 30 in the
parlors above, more substantial refresh
ments--lobster salad, rolls, coffee and
cake-were served from small tables,
Mrs. w. H. Wildes and Miss Lizzie
h"SooJ pl0oiuo" At 'ho Collec ufnS.
During the time the guests were at
table, Miss Josie w. Smith rendered
several selections on the piano.
About one hundred and fifty people
were in attendance, including club
members and guests The company
was a very social one, and the evening S
entertainment unusually pleasant, re-
flecting much credit upon the ladies
who had the matter in charge.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20
Presidents Cuban Message.

The President on Monday, sent the
following message to Congress:
To the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the nited States: Official
Information from our consuls in Cuba
establishes the fact that a large number
of American citizens in the island are in
a state of restitution, suffering for want
of food and medicines. This applies
particularly TO the rural districts of the
central and eastern parts.
The agricultural classes have been
forced from their farms into the nearest
towns where they are without work or
money. The local authorities of the
several towns, however kindly disposed,
are unable to relieve the needs of their
own people and are altogether pOWerless
to help our citizens.
The latest report of Consul General
Lee estimates 6G0 to 500 are without
money or support | have assured him
that provision would be made immedi.
ately to relieve them. TO that end
recommend that Congress make an ap-
preparation of not less than $4,000 to be
Immediately ready for use under the
direction of the Secretary of State.
1t is desirable that part of the sum
which may be appropriated by Congress,
should, in TIE discretion of the Secretary
of State, also be used for the transporta-
ton of American citizens desiring 10 re-
turn to the United States and are with
out means to do so.
Signed WILLIAM MCkINLEY.
Executive Mansion, May II, 1896,
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20
Meeting of the NJ. A. p. A.

BY invitation of The Lever A ssociation,
of the Skowhegan High school, the
Maine Amateur Press Assn. held its
May meeting with them, the date being
May 18th.
The visitors arrived Friday forenoon
and were Murray 5. Danforth. b. NJ.
KRIS Elm, J. Ernest Chalmers, Miss Rena
Fellows, Bangor; Edwin f. Moody, Fred
IS Rand, Portland; NJ. J Abby, II. c.
Leighton, Hebron; Geo. Hamilton.
Lston Harris and Archer Brown, Orono.
Friday evening a reception and dance
at Milburn hall was given by the Lever
Association, assisted by members of the
High school, in honor of their guests.
which was most enjoyable occasion.
After a short time spent socially the
following musical program was listened
to with every evidence of pleasure:
Duet, mandolin and piano, Misses Elsie
Walton and Katie Donegan; piano solo,
Miss Ethel Whittier; banjo solo, Miss
Harriet Marble; piano solo, Miss Dora
Trafton. Refreshments followed this
part of the entertainment after which
those who wished participated in the
dancing.
Saturday morning at 9 30 a meeting of
the Association was held in the high
school building, president Murray Dan
forth, presiding. Bright and interest
ing papers were read by the following
gentlemen; Archer Brown, upon the
subject "Some of the advantages of
continued stories in high school
papers; J. E. Chalmers, Business end
of the paper" A. l.. Goodwin, Skowhe-
gan, Relation and duty of teachers
towards high school papers, NJ. j.
Abby, illustrations in school papers
Remarks were also made by Principal
F. G. harrington of the High school,
Roy L. Marston, F. S Rand and b. NJ.
KRISTEN.
Officers elected for the year are, A. l..
Goodwin, Skowhegan, president; f. f.
Moody, Portland, vice presidents J. f.
Chalmers, Bangor, secretary; Miss Julia
Leavitt, Hebron, treasurer; Geo Hamil-
ton, Liston Harris, Orono, Miss Martha
Whittier, Skowhegan, Miss Cassia
Thayer, Hebron, and f. Donahue, Port
land, executive committee
By invitation of the delegation from
Orono the semi-annual meeting will be
held in that town, the time to be decid-
ed upon by The Orono members of The
association.
During their stay the visitors were
given drives about town, taken on a trip
to Norridgewock, etc, etc. Most of the
delegates left on the afternoon train
Saturday.
The Maine Amateur Press Association
is made up of bright and enthusiastic
young gentlemen and ladies', most of
whom are connected with school papers;
and the visit of their representatives to
Skowhegan gave pleasure to all who met
them.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20
New Wall, Old Topic.

Country merchants who have hereto
fore sold Paris green To the farmer, fun
their trade cut oil by an act Of the last
legislature and are making "a lively kick
sbout il. The business that they have
always had of selling Paris green, bed
bug poison, rough on rats and extracts
and other things has been thrown into
the hands of the druggist. One person
here in the drug business made an effort
with another in the same business to
make good stiff advance in prices in
articles of that kind. That piece of legis-
lation was unnecessary and uncalled
for and was nothing more than class leg
islation for the benefit of few. If such
freak laws continue to be passed how
long will this continue to be the land Of
the free - reSque Isle Star Herald.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20

Portland Press--It has been foregone
conclusion since the death of Congress-
man MillIken that the next representive
of the third district in the house of
representatives,, would be the Hon. Edwin
c. Burleigh. There is no surprise at his
nomination yesterday, therefore, but his
selec ion by reclamation conferred upon
him a distinguished honor. OF course
his election by an overwhelming major
ity is assured. Mr. Burleigh began his
political career "a state treasurer Sub
stquently he filled the office of governor
for two terms with great acceptance.
Five years ago he was candidate for
the congressional nomination, although
not successful then, the vote clearly
pointed To him as the undivided choice
of the district as Mr.. Mlliken's successor.
His unanimous nomination now is the
logical result Of the demonstration of
his popularity then. The interest of
the third district will be in competent
and loyal hands when Mr.. Burleigh
takes his seat in Congress.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20

AZ have found my way across painless
praiTies where | had never been before,
and even through the tangled mazes of
ohaparral thicket. without getting
lost, but | never come to strange city
without getting absolutely bewildered, "
said MIR H. NJ Barker of New Mexico.
q have been to Washington at least a
dozen times in the past three years, and
yet it is just as strange to me now, aft
er a sojourn of two weeks, as il was the
first time | ever set foot in the district.
If get one block away from my hotel
lose my reckoning, and | find myself
wondering continually whether am
going toward the capitol or in the di-
rectlon of the treasury, | get sore with
myself for being so slow to find my
bearings, hut hear other men owning
up to the same difficulty. 1t certainly
IS queer that there should be such a
difference between people, for | know
plenty Of m,n that can go anywhere
they choose III city few hours after
landing III IL, but take them out into
the country, and they would get lost
like the bates in the WOODS Wash
ington Post
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20
LOCAL EVIDENCE.
A Line Of Skowhegan Evidence Is
Worth a Column Of Foreign
Testimony.

Make meutsl note Of this
The elaurser Is well-known in Skav-
began
His xera'ity Is uuqueslioned
Noa aye reading local evidence
Investigate home testimony.
~koWle-an news for SkowheEau pen
pie.
ITS not from Florida or Michigan.
Suspicion cant lurk around II.
Honesty les its prominent ehara, teHl>-
tic.
Home endorsement its salient point.
II our readers do not personally knew
Nh James Frost. they know where lie
leading boot and shoe store Of Skowhe.
gan 5. Ii Interested in the statement
that follows and anxious for further par
uculars drop into Merrill and Frust's
and interview Nh. Frost In the mean.
time read tins: Il have had "A anne
back a number of times. bat never So
severe as when went across the street
10 Iatteu's drug store and got box of
Doan's Kidney Pills. / WAS inclined 10
think il was caused by the kidneys as |
had .other slight symptoms of kidney
complaints, but 1t makes uo difference
If 1t was the kidneys 81 the back, l had
the backache aud had il bad Doan
Kidney Pills cured il. There has been
no return Of Il and il there should be ar
any time | WeHld use Doan's Kidney
Pills again. II should meet a friend
that has a lame back or kidney disease
| would have good word for Dean
Kidney Pills.
For sale by al dealers. Price 30 cents.
Mailed by Foster Milburu Co, Buffalo,
y. Y, sole agents for the L. :. ~
Remember the name, DOAN'>, and
take no substitute.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20
American Merchant Marine

The American Protective Tariff League
has Just issued, in document form, the
speech of Senator Elkins OF West Nir-
GINA on the subject of the American Mer-
chant Marine and Discriminating Duties
This complete presentation of the bene-
hts of discriminating duties as pledged
by the Republican platform should be
read by every voter. Any OF our readers
can obtain copy for two cents Ask for
Document No. "a and address w F.
Wakeman, Gen1 Sec 1856 West 23d St,
New York.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20

\ very interesting paper ou ex-Queeu
Liliuohalani of Hawaii, ha> brca written
by Mrs. Harriet Prescott Spot1ord, and
i published in Harpof's B4l,r IF MAY
l., with striking portrait, ot he queen,
afd Of her beautiful 1ftce. haiulane.
Osher entertaining features are a
familiar talk on "picture,que Dress for
Elderly Ladies'" by Ella Rodmau
Church; Our London Letter" in which
is described brilliant reception given
by the japanese man of-war Fuii at
Tilbury Docks; and a peculiarly interest
ing instalment of club gossip aud news
in the already very popular department
of "Club Women and Club Work
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20
The Gospel Mission.

An audience which filled every seat,
assembled at the Methodist church,
Sunday evening, the service being a
union one held in the interest of the
establishment of a Gospel mission in the
center of the town. A meeting for this
same purpose had been appointed for
the previous Thursday, but the heavy
rain prevented a large attendance so
this second meeting was called
Brief and earnest addresses were
made by the pastors of the churches,
explaining the work aud setting forth
the need of a mission in part of the
town where it would most easily reach
those for v HON it was intended. Misses
Alice Whittier and Ella Nash, who have
for the past three years conducted a
mission on the south side in the part OF
the town known as Keenyille, something
after the college settlement plan SO sue
cessful in cities, have met with such
good results that their present accom-.
modations are not large enough for the
people who wish to attend the services
they regularly hold. This being the
case a plan was formulated, by some
especially interested in the work, of
establishing a larger mission, if the
people were willing to support it, where
these ladies who have proved them
selves SO eminently fitted to this line of
Christian service could have a broader
field in which to work Misses Whittier
and Nash were both called upon to
speak, and gave briefly an account of the
beginning and growth of their work.
That the people present were interested
was shown by the intentness with which
they listened, and that their interest
was heart felt was shown later in sub
stantal way.
Music for the evening was furnished
by male quartette composed of Messrs.
Smith, Nye, Watson and Wentworth.
W. A. Watson presided at the organ.
Rev. II. W. Kimball read a constitu-
ton which had been prepared by a com.
mittee. This was adopted and paper
was passed about the audience that all
who wished to become members of the
Skowhegan Gospel Mission Association
might do so by signing their names.
About $50 names were thus obtained.
A business meeting of the association
followed at which the following officers
were elected President, Rev. II. w.
Kimball; vice president, y. w. Brainerd
secretary, Miss Harriet A. Nash; treas
urer, Frank A. Nolin; directors, M. j.
Allen, j. O. Smith, Mrs. Belle Claflin,
George N Page, Mrs. E. n. Merrill, l..
l.. Walton, Rev. A. n Dairy, Mrs. G. V.
Hanson, Rev. b. c. Wentworth, Lew
ellyn Goodwin and George Humphrey.
Pledges to the amount of S1G7.50 were
received. This is a little over half of
the amount estimated as necessary to
is an excellent beginning. Payments
may be made to Treasurer Nolin at any
time, who is also ready to receive
further contributions, which, as will be
readily seen, are necessary to make up
the desired amount.
The finding of "A suitable building was
left to the officers of the association,
which matter they will attend to as
soon as possible. The outlook is GER
tainly most encouraging for the early
establishment of a Gospel mission,
which cannot fail of being means of
great good to the town Somerset Ar
gus.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20
In MeInOrianl.

The following lines are devoted -
the relatives Of he bright and lovely
10y Of cony Grant Of Bingham. age ,
year. months, and = DAYS. Rho W.
burned 70 death by his clothes taking
iire. April q, -.
Great effort. were made by kid leigh
bef- 10 bear up and relieve The q -
stricken and nearly insane parents AID
grandparents 4 very large attendance
al the funeral demonstrated their affee-
ton aud anguish for the bereaved re-
tlYes in many ways. Not dry eYe
could be seen and it has spread an ap-
palling gloom over the reighbo' hooa.
But let Us hope thar from death wi
come lie. glory and eternal happiuess.
W trust that He Mo teuper- .he
wind % the shoru lamb will sustain the
relatives in their lonely haur, al
sanctify hi, death To he good II a.
living.
He" short the race our BABE has r4r.
Cut dowu ia al his loon.
The eoarse but ye,terda. begun
We" finished IN the tomb.
4he little crib i empty now
The little clothes laid By
a mothers hope a fathers loF
AZ deaths cold arms does lie
GO little Pilgrim TO thy Home
On Fonder biissful shore
Is r mrs. thee here but soon We coue
Who're thou hast goue before.
L1zHt r. GILMAN.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20

4 Bangor lumberman points out, as
Illustrating the eff, cts of tariffs on the
lumber trade, that in the last year of the
Mckinley tariff there were imported
into Boston from Canada 1000, 900
feet of lumber while in the first six
months of the Wilson tariff the imports
amounted to IS, 900, 900 feet.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20

Republican Journal We recently
quoted an editorial opinion from a lead
ing Maine daily, only to find later that
the daily had adopted as its own the
language of ''couLtry weekly. This
is by no means an uncommon occurrence,
and we are led to believe that if the
"country weeklies" should suspend pub
LEGATION some of the daily papers would
be short of news and editorial matter.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20

Boston Journal: One OF Names
ablest aud most popular citizens steps
into the vacant place left by the death
of Congressman Milliken. The nomina-
ton of ex Coy. Burleigh at Waterville
Wednesday is, of course, the equivalent
of an election. As the unanimous choice
of the Third District Republicans, Mr..
Burleigh begins his Congressional career
under the brightest auspices which any
man could ask.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20

Kennebec Journal: There seems to
be disposition to speak slightingly of
a meeting of the Madison Board of
Trade, which was attended by Is men
and two women. In many towns such
an attendance as that would not be sneez
ed at"
That is correct. A versatile secretary.
one member, and smooth working
imagination makes very good board of
trade for ordinary meetings.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20
A Card.

We, the undersigned, agree to refund
the money on a fifty-cent bottle of
Greene's Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure
your cough or cold. We also guarantee
a twenty five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay.
H. w. CUSHING, BlXBY & BUCK,
w. II. FULLER, X. I. PATTEN.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20

Boston journal; Queen Victoria is
feeling very aged, the Queen Regent of
Spain is suffering from nervous prostra-
ton, the Car has complication OF
thre atening maladies, the Kaiser is more
or less dem, nted at times. King Humbeit
has recently outwitted an intended assas-
sin, King George is halt dIsgraeed, but
ABDUL Hamid, remains happy, uumolest-
ed and victorious.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20

Soda season has come aud finds us
with all the leading ltvors made from
the fruit and juices, at SIMPSONS.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20

The man who has non passionate To-
cal attachments can never become pa
triotic IN any Tread OF generous sense
American tTtHd.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20

There are about II. ooo, 900 cows in this
or one to every four inhabitants.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20

The term of office Of four Judges VII
expire il the coming wear. Judge
Peters term Of office Viii expire Septem-
Der 10th next: and Judge Emery, term
will expire October 4th next Next
March 2lrh. Judge Fosters term will
expire, and Mach 3lsf. one week later
Judge Haskeiis term will expire. l. IS
said that all the judges are candidates
for denomination.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-20
An Outrageous Act.

One of the most despicable acts of
vandalism ever known in this locality
was committed at the Pittsfield village
cemetery some time between Sunday
and Tuesday last.
The burial lot of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
w. Hovey is located on one of the main
alses of the cemetery, and there lies
inferred their baby daughter who died
of diphtheria year or SO ago. A pretty
headstone marked the spot. Some per-
son has so mutiated this headstone,
evidently with cold chise or some
other iron instrument, that it is com
pletely spoiled. The mischief was de-
liberately done, as 1t could not have
been accidental.
1t is difficult to imagine how sane
human being can descend to such an
act, even through revenge OF any other
motive, and if the perpetrator can be
detected his punishment will be neither
light or unmerited.-Pittsfeld Adyer-
tiser.
The Annual Farmers Field Day at the
State College Orono, comes this year
June From the growing interest in
the College in all parts of the State it Is
expected that this years, FIELD Day will
be even more successful than those in
the past Arrangements are being made
for REDUCED rates over all railroads. Full
circulars of information will be ready
about May l5,and viii be sent to anyone
addressing Professor Chas. b. Woods,
Orono, Maine.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-21
AN OFFICIAL WARNING
To Prospective Gold Seekers in the
Klondike Fields.
DANGERS OF ALASKAN WINTERS.

Secretary Bliss Calls Attention to the
Exposure, Privation and Suffering
Incident to the Journey OF Seven
Hundred Miles on the Yukon River.
Washington, Aug. 1.-Secretary Bliss
has taken cognizance Of the rush to
the KlOndike gold fields and Alaska
and has issued the following warning
TO the general public:
I'm view OF information received at
this department that 5000 persons. with
1000 tons Of baggage and freight, are
now waiting at the entrance to White
Pass. in Alaska, for an opportunity
20 cross the mountains to the Yukon
river. and that many more are pre-
pairing to join them. deem IL proper
10 call the attention of all who con-
template making that trip to the ex-
posture. privation. suffering and dan
ger incident thereto at this advanced
period OF the season. even IL they
should succeed in crossing the noun
tains.
ITO reach Dawson City. which is over
the pass, 700 miles of difficult naviga-
ton on the Yukon river, without ade-
quate means of transportation. will
still be before them, and il is doubt
full IL the journey can be completed be-
fore the river is closed by ice. 1 am
moved TO draw public notice TO these
conditions by the gravity OF the posi-
bic consequences to people detained in
the mountainous wilderness during five
or six months OF an Arctic winter where
no relief can reach them. however great
the need"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-21
Du Maurier Heroines-

When Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett
was first presented to Du Maurier, who
was, in point of fact rather an under
sized man, she exclaimed:
"Oh, / am so glad that you are not
six feet tallp'
"But why?" asked Du Maurier.
Because for these many months,
replied Mrs Burnett, who is consider
ably below medium height, you have
simply denied us the right to live. You
have made us feel that woman who is
not six feet tall has not the right to
exist
"Oh, that is only a trick of minew
laughed Du Maurier. 81 have started
again and again TO make my heroine a
little woman, but before l know it she
has somehow grown way beyond my
own recognition. "-American Queen.