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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29
Confidence and Prosperity.

The tariff bill has become law and the
four years to come, is established. The
tariff bill is one that is expected to pro-
duee two results: Give the treasury
sufficient revenue for the economical
administration of the government. and
stimulate the business industries of the
country, by protective duties.
Because of immense importations
made in anticipation of the advance in
tariff rates the revenue from this source
will be materially lessened for the first
wear. and il will take some months to
get these surplus importations worked
off. so that our own mills and factories
will receive full benefit from the re-
Gently enacted law.
The revenues of the first year will
probably fall below the requirements
of the government and a small deficit
may appear at the end of the current
fiscal year, June Both, next; but for the
succeeding years, 1t is estimated the
tariff law now In force, will provide
ample revenues, and may within few
years warrant the resumption of the
process of paying off the debt of the
country, which was in progress before
the Democratic revenue measure went
into operation.
The situation inspires confidence in
the minds of business men throughout
the country. They know what to count
on for four years to come, and will gov
ern themselves accordingly. Business
activity and increase in manufacturing
must necessarily be somewhat slow in
returning, but prospects are bright that
they will arrive, if not on schedule time,
at most they cannot be long delayed.
We do not expect boom. 1t is better
we should not have one. What we most
desire is good, healthy increase and sub
stantial Improvement upon solid basis
that will be lasting.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29

We learn that they were unoccuped at
the lime. and some Of the neighbors dis
covered the fire in the stable. where IL
was soon extinguished II is thought
to have been the work of trampq.
Mabel Wells and Addie Veasie are
spending a few days ia Harmony.
Herbert Barker is somewhat better
this week.
The Misses Clarke and Mrs. Whe, Ter
left, yesterday, for Little Chebigue.
whore they will have IA family reunion
this week
Mr.. Albert Greeley Of Hayerhill.
Mass, was in town Tuesday,
Mrs. W, II. Barker of Newtonvile,
Mass, was in town last week visiting at
+. W. Wings.
DR. Ames has been appointed admins
traitor of the estate OF the late Charles
McIntire.
Miss Lillian Swift of New Sharon, was
in town, Friday.
Wallace Conant aud Charles Groves
were in New Sharon the first of the
week.
A. o. Frederic has fine Italian grey
mound, sent nun by his brother, b. l..
Frederic.
O. f. Hall and family will leave this
week for u two weeks. visit with Mrs.
Halls sister 10 kendu-keag
We learn that Fred Wing has been
quite sick at Providence, r. l., threaten
ed with typhoid fever but was improv-
ing At the last reports.
Mrs. Nathan Savage /, in Madison.
this week caring for her son who is sick q.
Miss Lillian Bates is visiting at
Charles Writings.
Mrs. Della and Miss Lila Poole are
visiting Mrs. Sarah Stevens
c. L. Graves returned TO his home in
Marblehead neck, yesterday.
Rev. II. l.. McCann occupied the
pulpit at Smthfield, Sunday.
Mrs. Eta Seveno of Skowhegan,
visited friends in town last week.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29
BARONIAL PARKS.
The Extent of Some Which Surround the
Houses of English Noblemen.

The Extent of Some Which Surround the
Houses of English Noblemen.
An article in The Gornhill Magazine
on the cost Of maintaining country
houses contains some extremely inter
esting particulars about the size of
noblemen's parks. One hardly likes,
the writer says, to guess the cost of re-
pairs to the loose stone wall around
Badminton park, high enough to pre-
vent deer leaping it and inclosing $50
deer AT Welbeek there are 100 miles
of iron fencing around the three deer
parks. Thoresby park Is 10 miles
around.
Though the deer have been removed
or destroyed i'll no less than 30 parks
since 1867 there are 404 deer parks and
paddocks in England and Wales alone,
and s of these are over 1000 acres.
Sayernake is 4, 600 acres. There are
many over 900 acres The area has
an additional interest for the owner,
because the bigger the park the more
gates and lodges and roads it needs,
and park roads, except town roads, are
the dearest III this country.
In parks like Eridgc, with $500
acres; knowsley, 1000 acres; Blen-
helm, 2, 254 acres; Tatton, 1000 acres,
and others of less size, the mileage of
roads, unless their numbers were kept
down, would rival those Of moderate
parish.
The lowest number by which a great
house and its garden parks and Access
sories can be served and kept up is from
90 to 80 men. OF these great houses
there are not less than 900 in England,
Wales and Scotland. Those of the third
magnitude have minimum staff of 90
men. Those Of the second magnitude,
some of them very large and splendid
houses, almost or quite reaching the
first dimensions, employ from 90 to 100
or 175 men. Beyond these are the stars
of the first magnitude, real palaces,
main tanning from 200 to, in one case
not Chatsworth-more than 600 men in
the performance of work, other than
industrial or agricultural, in the serv-
ice of the owner
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29

Announcement is made" says the
Boston Transcript, "of the engagement
of Sir John Ainsworth, her majesty's
special commissioner in British east
Africa, to Miss Ina Scott, formerly Of
West Philadelphia Miss Scott is sister
Of the late Rev. p. Cameron Scott. who
was director and founder of the African
Inland mission, She went out to Africa
under the auspices of the Philadelphia
missionary council little more than a
year ago with her father and mother,
her sister Miss Margaret, being already
on the missionary field. Sir John Aims
worth took a deep interest in the work
of the mission and aided materially in
the foundation of mission stations. He
formed "a close attachment for the ear
nest young missionary, the Rev. p.
Cameron Scott, who died on the mis-
kionary field last winter. Sir John and
Lady AineWorth will probably not re-
main in British east Africa. hey are
now ut Machaki, but it is expected that
Sir John Will return to England at the
close of his special governmental mis-
sion in Africa.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29
Number 80
Good Will Assembly.

The annual assembly Al Good VII
Farm Opened ,ru..d., .. -.
pir.s a.,.....- -, I'54y
az me fIhez MAS
9ouRhl " walter VI. Smith Of Come eti-
cut and By him decided 10 The recently.
constituted corp,rs.i,,, ia. r,.=t ",
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Al me extreme northern part u the
grow. under h. tai and fragrant nine.
Mr.. Smith. h. ,.-,5.+,,.
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i'i'''s'i' ann iIiend.. Near
me center u he grow. - fec back
from The hrHnetec five-. f. fb4 re,, I'D
elegant .A..ent#e Ton. .rtsz -
,h, ait, IN 60, NO is
qua. u anu aile''. liz .2Ye
Ipf ana interest ID Good VIII Farm ard
ne boy5 and girl- IN ned. The ter, is
.h9I9ughiy constructed # tn fir quail
~ apch, ]. @aiffproof and mide~-
PI99t. i IL l0As9 feet. AID vii ,eat
2'3 people he dining tent j. near By.
aHa lh'aI- are furnished 10 visitor. -
49, 'a5e caterer. Lea Of moe tets
/ Nv I'm J. Iehed Ia pleasant patt -
l.e grow Tor The accommodation Of
SisieTs "ho wish 70 remain OF The
-
IL iran 'portat1on across he liver is
10 % ny the steamer 6astine. she Rill
-i.afe regular tnps. This boat carries
- per'9h- ana VIII be il u-e throughout
me "eeh. she start- rear the railroad
, sia1,oh al a. Good VIII Farm ard lands
TO- ,t2. 20 me Assembly tent. Thus il j.
'' a., th'- laeai po' IL easily reached.
;, he annual meeting Of the Good VIII
liofne As Wa he'd. Tuesday forenoon.
Iesi9e9e Moses 1lddings Of Bangor.
Pfeslafo. General supervisor .. ".
ilIhShIey reported the Good VII Farm
p tdo e, Tor the year ending Ju1e Z9th,
wv 9 ousheIs potatoes. % bushels oats.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29
Deafness Cannot be Cured.

by local applications. as they cannot reach
the diseased portior OF the ear. There is
only one way TO cure Deafness, and that
is by constitutional remedies. Deafness
is caused By an infamed condition Of the
mucous lining OF the Eustachian Tube.
When the tnbe gets irAamed you have
rumbling sound OF imperfect hearing, and
when it IS entirely closed Deafness is the
result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken cut and this tube restored TO its
normal condition. hearing will be DESTROY
ed forever. nine cases out OF ten are
caused by catarrh, which IS nothing but
an inHamed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness Caused BIZ catarrh7
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. J.. CHENEY Il Co, Toledo, o.
n Sold by druggists, sc.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29

They were cut driving and had come
upon fine stretch of shady country
road.
do you believe in palmistry, he
asked-"the reading of ones fortune
by the lines in ones hand?''
Il believe, she said, that if |
could sec the lines in only one of your
hands con I foretell that we would
have very !. casant drive.
He Immediately caught on and
Rrasped the relns with one hand and
the situation with the other Comic
(lnfe
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29
LIVE STOCK MARKET

Sheep an Lambs-The eutir. market
was about even thing this Week. TAX
Ing everything into consideration While
on some stocks there was a r7se in tn.
arrivals on theirs there was decrease
from those of last week. There was.
however enough for the demand, aud
While there vas not rush fer the stoe X
al any time, still there was fair demand
and generally coed supply. As l.
IricsS. except in a few minor asses. they
maintained the same level as last week
Sheep and lambs sold eYru and at th-
SAM prices as were quoted asst week.
Northern and Easter Bett Cattle
As usual. The amount was small. Their
Were few sales and thu supply was
quickly disposed of at tht same prices a.
were Obtained last week.
Western Cattle-There was a large
supply GA the market IN hlrh Their,
Were no sales TO heWv slauGntrrers, tn
entire amount being consigned To tn
export trade.
Veal Calyes-The drop in prices which
struck thu market last Nrek did not
seem TO make any change for the better
whom this weeks arrivals Yer, put ~
the market The prc,s obtained N,ra
about the same as the stock brought
las, week. although the sales W-ra fairly
good.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29

A good story Is told of Lord Hawke,
the cricketer When playing at Sheffield
one day, he invited well known and
highly respected professional to take
lunch with him IN the gentlemen 5"
pavilion cue of Lord Hawkes. col
leagues thought 1t necessary to object to
the presence of a professional player at
the table "Then, sir. sand his lord
ship, turning to his friend "since
cannot entertain you here perhaps
may have the pleasure Of lunehing with
you And wlth these words Lord
Hawke proceeded to the players meal
in their pavilion. Pearson 8 Weekly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29

\, the session OF the Governor and
council. he'd July >, petitions tor the
pardon Of TWO murderers were denied.
that Of Joseph H. smith who brutally
murdered :. G. Josslyn Of Charleston.
in Isl, and whose sentence to death
WAS committed To life Imprisonment !;
and that of James NJ. Lowell who is in
prison for the murder Of his wife. There
were several remonstrants in the for
mer case, among them being Frank H.
losslyu Of Ms, son Of the murdered
man, and Judge Peters telegrsphed
urging that no pardon be granted.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29

Japan through its legation at Wash
ington, under date of July 10th, replies to
a note from the State Department at
Washington and this reply was made
public Monday last. The reply couched
in diplomatic language, while admitting
the predominant influence of our govern
ment in those Islands, vigorously pro-
tests against their annexation to the
United States as nimical to the interests
and rights of Japan. 1t however adj
vances the idea that if the term "vested
rights is properly interpreted and ap-
piled there would be less cause of com
plant. What Japan seems to be most
solcitous about is that its present favor
able commercial relations both with
Hawaii and the United States may not
be disturbed to its disadvantage.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29

England again refuses au appeal for
pardon for Mrs. Maybrick, whose case
has excited so much interest and sympa-
thy, because it is felt by many that she
has never been proved guilty of the
crime for which she Is imprisoned.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29

The Maine Farmer has been purchased
from Hon. j. II. Manley and the Badger
estate by j. S. Sanborn, of the firm
Chase & Sanborn, Boston. Mr.. Sanbern
is q native of Maine, and is the owner of
a large and valuable stock farm at Po-
land, and, as he has lived in the State for
a number of years, may rightly be called
Maine man. The many readers of the
Farmer will be glad to know that How
ard Owen is to be retained as editor. 1t
is also stated that DR.. G. NJ. Twitchell
will be its manager.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29

Hon. S. w. Carr, insurance commits
sioner of Maine, has our thanks for his
annual report covering the business in
fire, marine, life and accident insurance
for the year 1896. The fire insurance
business exceeds that of last year in
business written by more than S., 900, 900,
and is the largest volume ever written
in the State in one year. The losses paid
to premiums received is little over 50
per cent, therefore it was a good year
for the companies.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29

congratulated on securing the agency
for the paint thar covers IL better and
wears Is longer. made by +. W Deyoe
Il CO.. New ork. the oldest and largest
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29

The L. S. government will send a
garrison of sixty men to the new station
to be established at the Klondike gold
regions, Alaska.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29

England has seized Palmyra Island
which is supposed to belong to Hawaii,
but this fact is not proved yet. The
matter is being Investigated.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29

The President lhas announced the
Following recess appointments: T..
" Powderly, commissioner general of
Immigration, Robert J. Tracewell,
comptroller of the treasury.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29

The officers of the Maine State Fair
have secured valuable specials for the
amateur ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and
professionals excluded No entry fee is
required and every amateur will feel like
competing. There are many other at
fractions, including fine quartette to
give concerts each evening.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29

Barny's Root Beer, the newest and
coolest drink, it will queneh thirst, at
corner druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29
' cjoria's Thanks.

New York, July 70 Through thc Brit-
ish consulate here. queen Victoria has
sent her thanks To an her subjects in
this C, uutry who celebrated her jubilee,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29

ONer % Fer Cent Of The largest
railroads are using, and have used for
years. F. ". Devoe Il Co.'S paints. Why !?
Because they wear l-3 longer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29
The Special Session.

The special session of Congress called
by President Mckinley adjourned Satur-
day evening about o'clock.
The Senate passed the Djngley tariff
bill at p. m. SATURDAY., President Me
kinley signed at o. at which time it
went into effect as the law of the land.
The vote in the Senate WAS 20 In favor
of the bill, to 30 against il. An analysis
of this vote shows that the affirmative
was cast by 81 Republicans, one Demo-
erat NICE lery), one Silver Republican
Clones of Nevada aud one Populist
lStewarD. The negative vote was cast
by IS Democrats and two Populists
Harris and Turner.
After this bill had passed the Senate,
the President sent his anticipated cur
rency message recommending the enact
ment of law providing for the appoint
ment OF monetary commission, to be
non-partisan in its character, TO be com
posed of well-informed citizens, who will
command the confidence of Congress
and the country, whose duty 1t shall be
to recommend whatever changes in our
banking and currency system may be
found necessary aud expedient. This
subject, the President says in his mes
sage, should receive the attention of
Congress at the special session.
A bill providing for currency COM
mission, as recommended by the Presi-
dent, was presented, and promptly pas
sed the House by vote l24 to Of.
Speaker Reed announced the commit
tees of the House, Saturday. Names
congressman have place on the commit
tees as follows:
Ways and Means, Dngley, chairman.
ANNOUNCED at opening of session.
Naval Affairs, Boutelle, chairman.
Public Buildings and Militia, Burleigh.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29

President Lancaster of the ;. & NJ.
Railroad denies making the statement,
which was credited TO him by reporter
and published in several papers, in re-
gard to the deal by which the 5. & M.
bonds had been transferred etc. He
says: "These statements are absolute
ly false and were never authorized by
me. There has been no reorganization
yet, no consolidation, no plans perfected,
or no bonds transferred"
The leadership of Names congress
men, Reed as speaker of the House and
Dngley as chairman of the committee Of
ways and means, stood out in bold re-
lief, during the special session of con
gress just closed. No men in the country
could have done better. Could any
have done as well in the trying cireum-
stances in which they were placed
They are an honor TO their STATE AMI to
the House.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29

Imported Bay Rum. H. cents a bottle.
glass stopper, al SIMPSONS, corner
druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29
Right and Left Sides.

The majority of human beings exer.
else the right side of the body more con
stantly than the left, and in oonse
quence it is superior in strength. II
would be far better if both sides of the
body worked equally, and if the habit OF
using the left arm and the left leg al
readily as the right is formed in child
hood the physical strength will not only
be equalized but increased
Somerset county is we'll represented in
a list of Maine inventors to whom
patents have recently been granted. 1t
includes Charles II. Bartlett, New Port
land, arbor aud attachment for holding
articles to be polished and finished ;
JIseph Bhrron, Jackman, leaf turner
j. g. Collii g., S&o@hegan, lace curtain
dresser; Herbert w. kennison. New
P1ttIaud, garment hanger.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29
He Deserved 1t

A small boy dashed breathless into
merchants Office
Is the guv'n in?'
Eyes. What do you want?"
Must see him myself. Most pertiok.
Ter. "
but you can't. He's engaged.
Must see him immejit Most per
ticker. "
The boys importantly got him in.
well, boy, what is it you wantS
said the merchant anxiously.
Dyer ant a ortice boy, sir?"
"You !. pudent young rascal. No,
we've got -"
"No, you INIT, sir, He's just bin run
over in Cheapside. "
Boy engaged. London Answers.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29

Twenty-Five. Twenty-Five.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29
Progress of Tariff Bill.

March Is, lS97-Reported to the
House from the Committee of Ways aud
Means.
March 3l-Passed the House.
April referred to the Senate Com
mittee on Finance.
May 4-Reported to the Senate with
amendments.
July Passed the Senate with amend
ments.
July Sent to conference.
July circumference report accepted
by House.
July circumference report accepted
by Senate.
July 24-Signed by President.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-07-29

Portland Advertiser; If the report
brought this day be verified, that Japan
is to send soldiers, under the guse of
immigrants, to Hawaii, and thus make a
test case, the sprightly little island
kingdom is about to venture into deep
waters. But until verified, ii is folly to
believe the report. The air may be filled
for weeks to come with wild rumors, so
that the sensation-monger can Stake the
thirst for news during the dry season.
"the season of summer Stiffness as it
has been aptly called. Sensible men will
put little faith in these flying reports,
and well-meaning people diseredit their
currency. That there is a sharp dip
lomatic engagement going on between
Japan and the United States admits of
no doubt; and that each party to the
controversy is putting its best foot for
ward follows AS matter of course. But
that doesn't mean war, nor necessarily
rupture of friendly relations. Nations
in these days do not fall to fighting until
all the resources of negotiation are ex-
hausted-and of exhaustion in this in
stance no signs are apparent.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-10-13
MT. HoLYoKE ALUMNAE.

 Reception by the New Haven Associa- ton at Dwight Place Church To- morrow.
 The Mt. Holyoke Alumnae association of New Haven will give reception in the parlors of Dwight Place church on Thursday, October IA, from to D. n. Students of Mt. Holyoke, who come to attend the meetings of the American board, are especially invited. The New Haven Alumnae association was form ed twenty-five years ago and is the old est of the associations.
 In the short space of one year since the Mt. Holyoke fire five new buildings have been finished, and the Mary Lyon hall, containing chapel and offices, IS nearing completion. In the last named building will be placed the electrlc clock, given by the New Haven alum nae and rescued from the fire.
 Among the important guests expected are Mrs. Mead, president of Mt, Hol- yoke; Profs. Hazen, Prentiss, Clapp, Hooker and Worden of the facluty; pr. Judson Smith, secretary of the Amerl- can board; President Gates of Amherst, and Dr. Hitchcock, trustees of Mt. Hol- yoke; Dr. Allen Hazen of India, Mrs. Alice Gordon Gulick, president of the Mt Holyoke of Spain, and Mrs. w. H. Fairchild, honorary president of the New Haven association.
 Mt. Holyoke has many friends who will, be interested to attend this re ception.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-10-13
IT OCCURS TONIGHT.

The Grand Epworth League Rally.
 A grand Epworth league rally will be held in the First M E. church, corner of Elm and College streets, this (Wed- nesday) evening at 8 o'clock. The ser Epworth league address by Rev. Dr. Chadwick of the Grace M. E. church, after which will follow general exer- cises and sociable. All Methodist young people are earnestly requested to attend. The Epworth league of the Westville M. E. church is arranging a musical and literary entertainment, which will be given in about two weeks. The admission will be free, but there will be a free will offering col- lected during the evening.