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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15
SENATOR VOORHEES, DEAD.
Indiana Statesman Had Been In Poor
Health For Many Years.

Washington, April lI-Daniel Wool
sey VOORHEES,. United states ex-senator
from the state Of Indiana. died at
O'Clock Saturday morning. at his home
in this city. l05 Maryland Avenue, North
vest The senator had be'sn in pour
health fer several years. and for at least
two years past had taken little part in
tire proceedings in the senate. lie had
been constant sufferer from rheu-
matism Of the heart and his friends,
therefore, had come TO expect that they
fnight hear of his death suddenly. The
last reports IF him however we're that
he was showing some signs Of improve
ment. and his death, therefore, while not
entirely unexpected came with the sud
denness of shock
In the last congress the Tail Syca-
more of the Wabash" as he was af-
fectionately called by his devoted fol-
lowers in the Hoosier state, was the
ranking Democrat on the finance COM
nttee, and by virtue of this position,
the nominal leader at least Of his party
on the floor of the senate on tariff and
financial questions. He was not very ac-
tive however. owing to his ill-health.
Senator Voorhees, was &c years of age
last September, and had been for many
years one of the most picturesque fig
ures in the senate. Die was born in Lib
erty township Butler county, O.. and
in his early infancy was carried by his
parents to their pioneer home In the
Wabash valley, Indiana. In 1S49 he
graduated from the Indiana Asbury
(now Depauw) university, and, studying
law, began its practice in 1851.
His first public office was entered upon
In 1855 since which time he had been al
most continuously in the public service.
Terre Haute, Ind, April 1.-THE fun
eral of ex-senator Voorhees, was held
here today. Prior to the interment the
body lay in state at the capitol in Indian
apolis
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15
STATE OF MAINE,
A Fast Day Proclamation.

Recognizing and conforming to long-estsb-
lished custom, with the advice and consent Of
the Executive Council, do hereby designate
and appoint THURSDAY, the IwENTy-sEcoND
or ApRiL NEXT, to be observed by all the people
As a day of fasting and prayer.
This ancient custom comes to us consecrated
bv the observance of our fathers for many gen
erations In Difference to it as a hallowed mem
ory of the past, earnestly recommend that all
rood citizens should that day abstain from their
nsnal yocations and having assembled IN their
churches and around their tiresides, reverently
anproach the presence of Him Who guides, gov
ems and controls the destinies of all nations,
asking that peace, plenty, prosperity and happi-
ness may continue throughout our borders.
Given at the Executive Chamber, in Augusta,
this twenty fourth day of March, in the year
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
ninety-seven, and of the Independence of
the United States of America, the one hun
bred and twenty -irst.
LLEWELI.YN POWERS.
BY the Governor,
BYRON BOYD,
secretary of State.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15
Now ncdford liccnse Cnse.

Fall River, Mass, April 13-The dis
pute between Mayor Charles f. Ashley
of New Bedford and the license COM
mission of that city, Messrs. John J.
Rowland. Frank Nj. Sparrow and Ben
jamin d. Barney, will not he settled by
injunction. This was decided by Judge
Maynard. He dismisses all of the cases
on the ground that the court has not
jurisdiction on petition of the license
commission asking that the acts of the
mayor be restrained by injunction. The
situation In New Bedford accordingly
goes back to where 1t was when Mayor
Ashley began charges against the COM
missioners The latter have granted u
licenses, and their legality may be ques-
TONED.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15

Portsmouth, n. H., April IA lively
dog fight. which was pulled off at a
roadhouse in Rye, called the Jim Blaine
House." early Sunday morning, by "A
score of sports from this city, ended in
lively row among the men, during
which bottles We're freely used Several
of the men were very seriously injured,
and although physician was called, the
affair was hushed up to prevent ar
rests. The first step likely to follow
the affair is the closing of the road
house. which has been open for many
years.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15
John Ii. Adams.

This veteran of the late war, and one
of the heroes of Gettysburg, died at his
home on Heselton street, on Monday.
April II, in the sixty third year of his
age. He was born in Bingham, in 1888,
and was the son of John Adams. He
enlisted in Co. c. 10th Me-, Regiment
and WAS terribly wounded at Gettysburg
He was shot through the body, and also
had two bullets in one leg. He remain
ed for some months on the field of battle
in hospital tent. where he had the I'M
wearied care of his devoted wife. Very
few soldiers ever rallied from wounds
severe as his. He has spent his latest
years in our town, where he was respo cted
by all who knew him. His sick room was
place of benediction TO all his visitors.
He awaited his marching orders to the
better country in childlike trust, and
when he passed away all could say that he
had fought good fight, and that lac had
kept the faith. The funeral took place
ON Wednesday afternoon, and was con-
uuNt'u " us paStoI MY. - v IIdHsou.
Russell Post of which he had been a
member, rendered the impressive Grand
Army burial service. Chaplain Emerson
of the Post, ~ho WAS comrade of the
diseased, made some appropriate re-
marks, The casket WAS draped with the
national flag, and on it rested a floral
sickle, and some Iipened grain. The
floral tribute of the Grand Army was ii
beautiful badge of the order. Many of
the veterans were in attendance. He
leaves widow, two sons, Nathan Of
Lewiston, and George of Skowhegan,
and one daughter, Mrs. 7. Steward of
East Madison
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15

Boston, April DEMONSTRATION and
inquiry with regard to the purchase of
the municipal printing plant were begun
yesterday afternoon in the city hall by
the joint standing committee on printing
of the city council. It is charged that
the price paid for the plant, which was
second hand was exhorhitant
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15
To Consider Bimctallism.

Washington, April 13.-The president
last night announced the following APP
pointment of commissioners for promo
ton of an international agreement for
tlmetallism. Senator Edward O VOL
colt, Hon. Charles j. Paine, ex-Vice
President Adlai +. Stevenson.
himpta lllem.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15

washington, Apr Io.-The machinery
provided by the war department for the
relief of the sufferers from the Missis-
sippi river floods is now In working
order, and Secretary Alger says the de-
partment is in position to cover the en-
tire flooded district with its force OF In
spectors.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15
Governor Asked TO Appoint Delegates.

Jacksonville, Fla, April Ex-Governor
Bloxham has issued call for national
fisheries congress to assemble at Tampa
on Jan. 10, 1898 The governors of the
various states of the union are requested
TO appoint delegates to attend the CON
eress. The main object of the congress
Is to devise means and formulate meth
DDS to save from total extinction many
varieties Of valuable food fish.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15

The Maine Central for April contains
notable article upon the "Gulf of Maine"
in which it advances the theory that
there is a cold current from the Arctic
ocean that comes down around Nova
Scotia and into the Bay of Fundy and
thence westward along the coast of
Maine, finally losing its identity off the
coast of Massachusetts. This is the
way it is graphically and reasonably
stated by the "Maine Centrar' ain
place of the warm waters from the Gulf
of Mexico, there courses cold Arctic
current, sweeping round the point of
Cape Sable and eddying within the Bay
of.Fundy flows along the shores of the
Gulf of Maine, reduces the summer tenn
perature of this whole region" These
ocean currents are mysterious forces.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15

The origin of soap is mystery, but
we have many evidences of its antiquity.
1t is mentioned at least twice in the
Bible, under the name of "bouth, " at a
period corresponding to several centuries
before Christ
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15
InIIIrrh I'm, Hnw0

Bangor. Nj, April T. Several days
ago Margaret Sweeney, single aged
about 80, was brought to the Bangor
general hospital. suffering from severe
confusion of the head She has remained
Unconscious most Of the time since. Her
recovery is a matter Of doubt. 1t is not
known how She was injured, as she is
unable to tell
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15

Now Augusta has walked up to the
idea that she needs the narrow gauge
road to Pennington, instead of letting
Waterville have it and will hold meet
ing, Saturday evening next to talk it
over. 1t may be too late if Wateryille is
as energetic as usual.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15

-
DR.. J. {. Smythe Of Washington. l..
G. has engaged board and rooms al the
'luinneba>Sett Inn for TIE summer.
Mrs. Ellen Hall OF WaterYiIe has
been visiting relatives in town for few
days.
Clarence Austin has gone 10 Chester
Vile to work at his trade of blacksmith
ing.
Wallace Conant is at home from Boz
ton.
The Y. l. :. will meet tomorrow with
Mrs. j. ". Hathaway. The subject will
be Mrs. Gaskell''. in charge Of Mrs. !.
F. Frye.
The corn shop has been shut down
this week on account Of breaking one Of
the presses.
Mrs. Abigail Spaulding has been very
sick the past week with la grippe.
A few members of Skowhegan Lodge
visited Old Point Lodge /. O. 6. +. last
Thursday evening.
Easter services will be observed in the
BAPTIST church sunday by an appro-
pirate sermon ia the morning and con
cert III the evening.
| c. A. Harrington and family are soon
10 move INTO the IappaH mouse Oh the
James Snauldino If Watarville j. H.
l4NH 'llis MeeN Oh account Oh 1he illness
nm w.. '''''',,
t,, ',iee VI .,.e v"", .llolS arr i"ulli.s
of work all Summer
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ru, " lps ilas oeth oIllolaily I{c1 Nm
Veasie = i'.' ''''+'N eNN W -
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time kqonnr for Tbe Fei,tl1d Wnalar
60 of Fairfield and Ieft this vol ~
commence his duties,
b. l.. Frederic expects to leave today
for. Boston where he has secured posi-
/ ton with Dempsey Bros. grocers.
Fred NTitehell wont +o pas.o,, hi
wool. Ia Zyorl. an rho al.,tri, nm
wa, W,
:, " III " Ne'iei II tiethi"S IoI a. -.
I'uei "A
Fast Day union services viii be held in
the Baptist Vestry at 1910 a. m. y dir
cusslon OF the subject The Christian
Civic League Of Maine will he the feat
ure Of tile meeting, Everybody Is cordi-
ally invited to attend as IL Is a matter Of
| Importance to all.
MR.. l.. Williams is having the goods
in her store packed ready for shipping.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15

The pulp mill at Madison shut down
this eek and will remain idle till the
first of June during which time many
needed repairs will be made.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15

The State encampment of the Grand
Army is in session at Lewiston, this
week. More interest than usual prevails
over the contest for commander. The
candidates are L. T. Carleton and Rev.
C. A. Southland. Both were candidates
at the last encampment which was held
at Bangor, when Col. Carver was success
full. The friends of both are working
hard. The attendance is likely to be
somewhat smaller than usual.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15

The annual session of Maine Methodist
conference, convened at Portland, yes
terday. Bishop Mallalieu presides and
Rev. w. F. Berry of Watervile in the
secretary The meetings of Wednesday,
were largely attended and of great in
terest.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15
Victims OF the Duel.

Critic-Thc hero and the villain had
a duel last night en- the stage.
Friend-W got the worst of itH
Critic-The audience. -Twinkles.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15
BY the Governor,
BYRON BOYD,
Secretary of STATE

A vote that is said to be a test on the
tariff issue in the Senate yesterday, re-
suited in one majority for the measure.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15

The prospects are that the changes in
the Dingley tariff bill by the Senate
committee will not be numerous. The
committee is seeking rather to readiust
and round up the schedules than to make
radical changes in the scope of the bill.
There will be a reduction on some items
while others may be taken OIL the free
list.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15

We offer the SOMERSET REPORTER and
the Boston EVENING TRAVELLER both,
one full year to one address, for $40,
in advance.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15

The railroad tax recently assessed by
the State assessors amounts to $1G3, 1863,
an increase of $l0,297 over that of last
year. The tax on the Maine Central is
$79,367; Somerset, 1920; Sebasticook &
Moosehead, SIG; Watervile & Fairfield
Street, $l04; Skowhegan & Nolrdge-
wock, SIP; Somerset Traction, 81.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15

IL in need of a spring tonic, try an
Extract of Malt" Five bottles for one
dollar at SIMPSONS.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15
ElnOre 4. Pierce.

Gilmore l.. Pierce died in SkoWhegan,
Apr. 10, aged y years. He was born in
Carratunk, Maine.
Another sufferer has been released
and has passed on to that world where
the Reyelator declares there shall be
no more pain" About three years age
he was stricken with pneumonia which
resulted in the loss of his left lung, and
since that time he has been slowly vast
ing away. He was patient and hopeful
amid all his suffering. and with Christian
grace struggled heroically against the
tide Of ply steal ilfirmities, always re.
signed to the will of God, A few hours
before he died he sang with strong feel
ing in his broken accent the refrain of
that beautiful hymn, His yoke is easy,
his burden is light, find it so" efc.,
He leaves widow and two children.
a mother and two sisters who mourn his
departure.
HIS funeral services We're conducted by
his pastor, Rev. b. G. Wentworth. Rich
flowers were placed upon his casket and
among the floral gifts appeared a beau
tiful hoquet of roses tied with the Ep-
worth League eolors the gift of that or
ganization.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15

The Ripon Wisconsin, Common.
wealth gives an account of he observ-
ance Of the S0th birthday of citizen Of
that town, a native of Skowhegau and
for many years resident of our town.
from which we clip the following
"The completion of the fourth score Of
years lived by A b. Pratt was the cause
of a pleasant gathering of close to a half
hundred people at his residence, last Sat
urday evening. The party was com
plete surprise to the fellow citizen in
whose honor it was given. Supper WAS
served early and the rest of the evening
spent in social intercourse. The host
also read a thoughtful and of truth.
cxcellently written poem of thirty
verses. dedicated TO his eightieth huth-
day, by a brother, Benjamin Pratt Of
Los Angeles, Cal, and who is himself
seventy-tive years of age, The latter is
well known by many OF the old resi-
dents, who viii recall perhaps, that he
lived in Ripon for seventeen years prior
to lS72"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15

the protest ty the citizens of this place
against the continued employment of
Italians on work of the Lynn and Bos-
Zen railroad the Objectionable Workmen
have been discharged and Lynn citizens
exclusively are now al work
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15

The status on the frontier between
Greece and Turkey is decidedly warike
Irregular bodies of Greeks, fully armed
and equipped have made advances into
the Turkish territory and dispersed
small military bodies at various points,
but according to latest adviees this
Greek force was repulsed by a superior
force with loss. 1t is reported that the
Turkish government has formally in
formed the Greek government that any
further raid of irregulars into Turkish
territory will be regarded by Turkey as
a declaration of war on the part of
Greece. The best informed diplomats at
Vienna regard war as inevitable. They
say the strain cannot much longer be
borne by either Turkey or Greece and
that the time has passed for the Powers
to attempt to intervene.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15
New Ham psliire I

New Hampshire Teachers Examinations.
Concord, n. H., April 1.-THE state
board of examiners has fixed upon July
and 3 as the dates for teachers eX-
amination3 throughout the state.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15

The President has announced the fol-
lowing appointments of Commissioners
for promotion of an internal agreement
for himetallism: Senator Edward O..
Noleott Hon. Chas. j. Paine and ex-
Nce-P President, Adlai +. Stevenson
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15

The death of Daniel Voorhees,, United
States Senator from Indiana, occurred,
Saturday at Washington. Mr.. Voorhees,
was seventy-six years of age and had
been for many years one of the most
prominent men in the Senate. He was
the ranking Democrat on the financial
committee and, by virtue of this position
the nominal leader of his party in the
floor of the Senate on the tariff and
financial questions, though by reason Of
ill-health he has not been as active as
usual for the past few years.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15

Have Just received another gross of
our cough remedy-Compound Syrup of
White Pine and Tar, Sampson, the
corner druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15
The Somerset Reporter,
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

- s,,,ru E. f. McNEELGE.
10. SMITH & CO., PUBLISHERS,
t4a WATER STREET, SKoWhEGAN, NE
srpscRrprloN RATRs;-One year $l.60; six
rnonths IS cts, three months, 81 cts, when
pal Al IS will be charged if not paid until the
end OF year
ADVERTISEMENTS business and legal adver-
tism snts inserted at reasonable rates adjusted
10 the space used, and the position gwen
Prioesquoted on application
Cards of Thanks and Resolutions OF Respect
inherited at cents per line.
nurRRKp AS SECOND CLASS NAIL MATTER.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15
5. y. Court.
MARCH TERM, 1881.

MARCH TERM, lss7.
FOSTER, j., Presiding.
N. w BRAINERp, Clerk
CHARLES o. SMALL, County attorney.
Miss MINrA POWERS steuoqld pbcr.
f. P. VILEs, sheriff
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-04-15

Sworn to before ms and subscribed in
my presence, th.s 9th. das Of December,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-19

DIR. Thur tell and DIR. Cook, eye special
lists, are now located at Mrs. Wards
corner, Eighth and f m Streets. DR..
Thurtell has been making regular trips
here for the last Eve years and is consid-
cred second 10 none in his profession.
DR.. Cook comes highly recommended by
eminent physicians in various States.
Thousands OF testimonials can be seen
at his Office. The doctors will call upon
you in person for the purpose OF making
a scientific examination OF the eye.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-19
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Miss Winifred Warren, daughter OF
President Warren Of Boston university.
has been elected TO the chair of Latin
at Vassar college. She is now in Europe
pursuing her studies.
Fred Sayle, Pennsylvania railroad
employe OF China, Mich, was killed by
the cars at Lawrence Junction, Pa.
The Red Cloud (Neb.) Argus will give
a years subscription to the parent of
every pair Of twins born in the county
during the year.
Eugene Williams was arrested at Stur-
gis, Mich, accused Of stealing two large
beef cattle from the farm of John M
Littleheld
The park commission Of Savannah.
Ca, is so poor that II has been Obliged
to refuse to make appropriations for
the balance Of the year
Mrs. Alfred Mason's son was accident
ally killed while playing with a pistol
at Mexico, Mo. The mother went crazy
and has been taken to an asylum.
Daniel ID. Noble was arrested at New
York charged with being implicated in
the robbery of Messenger Hidebrand
OF Ringers brewery on Sept. 9, 1896
The arrest was made on the confession
of James Dalton, who Is now in prison
on the same charge.
Thomas A, Conroy was instantly killed
on the Northwestern road near Dunlap,
Ia, while returning home with his wife
from Council Bluffs. He stepped off the
train to gather some wild flowers by the
track.
j. NJ. Howe Of Patton. Pa. is the pos
esssor Of a queer freak Of nature in
the form of a canary bird that was
born with only one wing and one foot.
Frederick Hall. aged So years. hanged
himself at Byron Center, Kent county,
Mich, while insane.
The Daughters of the Confederacy in
Georgia intend to memorialize the legis-
lature of that state in the interest Of
the establishment Of co-education in the
state university.
Arthur Sem, II years old, while swim
ming in the river at Cedar Rapids, Ia,
had cramp and drowned.
There will be an immense hay crop in
New England this summer.
b. +. Havens who represented Indi-
ana at the Worlds fair as executive
commission er, has brought suit against
the state for $l4S6, which, he says, he
expended in entertaining distinguished
| guests who called at the Indiana build
| ing.
An elopement on foot is a novelty
| these days. yet this was the method TAX
en- by Pearl Thomas and Mile Johnson
| of Morris. Tioga county, Pa, who were
arrested by a constable disguised as
a trout fisherman, Thomas and the girl
who is but 10 years old, eloped from Nor
ris. and taking a mountain road, walked
| to Montoursville, a distance of forty
| miles.
| j. Wesley Benedict, farm laborer
blew off his head with a shotgun neal
| New Albany O.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-19
The True Remedy.

w. M. Repine, editor Tiskilwa, ILL.,,
"Chief," says: eve won't keep house
without DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs and colds. Exper-
imented with many others, but never got
the true remedy until we used DR., King g
New Discovery. No other remedy can
take it's place in our home, as in it we
have a certain and sure cure for coughs,
colds, whooping cough, ETC." 1t is idle
to experiment with other remedies, even
II they are urged on you as just as good
az DR.. Kings New Discovery. They are
not as gooo, because this remedy has a
record Of cures and besides isguaranteed
It never fails to satisfy. Trial bottles
free at Macdonald's drug store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-06-19
please Take Notice.

We are pleased to tell you that we
make everything pertaining to the shoe
makers trade as cheap as ever from the
best quality of leather. Mems boots or
shoes soled for 45 and so cents, ladies'
shoes soled for 80 and 40 cents. We
have a nice assorted stock OF fall and
winter snoes, and our own MAKE shoe
packs, which we will dispose "a at very
low figures. Good work guaranteed.
OKER & KEMPPAIyEN.
Fifth street, Red Jacket, next to Jacob
Gartner's store.