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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-02-16
JOHN C. CR|FFIN'S
Insurance AgelCg,
WATER ST.,
SKOWHEcAN, MAINE.
Orient Insurance Company,
of Hartford Conn.

Incorporated IN 1867. commenced Business
in 1872 Chas b. Whiting, President. Score.
tsry, James u Taintor
CAPITAL PAID UP IN CASH, $500, 900
ASSETS, Deet mber, 81, 1898
Real Estate owned by the company,
unincumbered, fg6l4l "A
Loans on bond and mortgage first
Hens) 287, I49 e6
Stocks and bonds, market value 1858, ll9 81
Leans secured by collaterals 1880 90
Cash in the office and in bank, .8, 1876 SO
Interest due and accrued 1889 20
Premiums in due course OF collection, 1873, 436 60
Special cash deposit New Mexico 10000 90
Aggregate assets at actual value, 2.516,673 20
LIABILITIES, December 81, 1888.
Net amount OF unpaid losses and
claims, 206 o9s n
Amount required to safely re-insure
all outstanding risks, a93 766 "a
All other demands against the com
pany viz commissions etc 2,7e3 30
Total amount OF liabilities, except
capital stock and net surplus, ,628 %
Capital actually paid up in cash, 100000 90
surplus beyond capital, $4,000 03
Aggregate amount OF liabilities in
Guiding net surplus, 2,ol6,673 rs
3w5
JOHN c. GRIFFIN Skowhegan, ! Aaar.@
PARKS BROS. pittshed
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-02-16

1t Ia dangerous to experiment with
Cancer. The disease Is beyond the skill
OF physicians. s. s 5 is the only cure,
because 1t is the only remedy which
goes deep enough to reach Cancer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-02-16
ANNUAL STATEMENT.
THE PALATIhE INSURANCE CO.,


OF MANCHESTER, ENGLAND.
incorporated in June, 1886. Commenced business
in U. S. Dec. 18TH, ga.
William Wood Of New York Manager.
Deposit Capital, 100000.
ASSETS December 81, 1895,
Loans on bond and mortgage FIRST liens, foo 10000
Stocks and bonds, market value 2,oS4,I7s.oo
Cash in office and in bank I43,4o8.oo
Interest due and accrued, I7,4o5 90
Premiums in due course of collection, 79i,9s1. %
All other assets, I,4SoN
Aggregate assets at actual value, Sa.s93,ss3.39
LIABILITIES, December 81, 1898.
Net amount OF unpaid losses and claims, S7ao, 1890
Amount required to safely re-insure all
outstanding risks. I,384,42SI3
All other demands viz: commissions, etc, 1904 100
Total amount Of liabilities, I,643,aos.sa
Surplus oSo,aS7.s7
Aggregate amount Of liabilities including -
net surplus, $s,5o3sS3.39
3w6
JOHN c. GRIFFIN, Skowhegan. Agent.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-02-16
DOES COFFEE AGREE WITH YOU d?

II not, drink Grain O-made from pure
grains A lady writes: 1.-THE first time l
made Grain did not like it but after us
ing II for one week nothing would induce me to
20 back to coffee" II nourishes and feeds the
system. The children can drink it freely with
great benefit. II is the strengthening sub
stance OF pure grains. Get package today
from your grocer, follow the directions in
making II and yeu will have a delicious and
heAlthful table beverage for old and young,
16c. and Csc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-10

"The increasing demands made upon
me by religious journalism. and the
continuous calls for more general work
I'm the cities. have OF late years caused
frequent interruptions To my pastoral
work. IL is not right that this con-
dition of affairs should further CON
tinue. Besides this IL is desirable that
i have more opportunity TO meet face
10 face in religious assemblage those
In this country and others, through
whom l have. through the kindness of
the printing press. been permitted to
preach week by week. and without the
exception OF week for about 80 years.
Therefore. though very reluctantly. |
have concluded. after serving you near
ly four years In the pastoral relation.
TO send this letter OF resignation"
IL is the intention of DR. Talmag. TO
continue his residence i'm this city He
will devote much of his time TO literary
pursuits.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-10
CONSUMPTION BROUGHT TO BAY,

The account given by Jas. y. Gibson
OF his experience OF the open-air cure ~
consumption at Nordrach. IN the Black
Forest, must create misgivings i'm the
minds OF most people as 90 their pre-
conceived notions as 60 the care ot their
health. Mr.. Gibson was reduced i'm
weight and greatly weakened by con-
sumption i'm an advanced stage. lie
went 10 Nordrach and In three months
gained ~ pounds. and left the place
quite cured That ls three years ago.
and Mr.. Gibson now has the windows
Of his house open winter and summer.
ana never wears an oVercoslt or carries
an umbrella. lie Is proof against both
cold and wet and never catches cold.
SAYS the ST. Louis Globe Democrat
The three features or the treatment
which makes strong. hardy aid healthy
men out " weakly. dying consumptivSs
are cverfecding. regulation OF the
amount OK exercise ana rest and pure
air The patient is literally stuffed 10
his utmost capacity. swallowing two or
three times ~ much a one would feel
Inclined to eat. The food consists ~
plenty uf milk fats of all kinds. meats.
potatoes, vegetables, butter bread.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-10

This department is devoted to the in
terests OF religious, temperance and
philanthropic work. Anything that will
help To uplift the people and lead TO
truer lives, Will be cordially welcomed.
An readers who are actively engaged
In any good cause are invited 10 con-
tribute. Matter should be sent TO the
editor at $40 Butler Exchange Provi-
dence, not later than Thursday noon
each week The department viii appear
every Friday.
The clergy and religious workers
generally Will find this "A valuable me-
dunn In which 10 notify the people of
coming events. IT is hoped they viii
use the columns freely.
The following Is a brief history Of
some OF the organizations whose work
VIII be welcomed: We mention first the
Rhode Island sunday School Assocai-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-10

cheese, fruits. sweets. etc. The gain in
weight would often be enormous; a pa
ticnt has been known 10 put on eight
pounds i'm week. OvereXertion in any
form. mental or bodily. was carefully
guarded against. Walking was gener-
ally uphill, and always at "A snaips pace,
SO that the lungs were exercised with
out being eXerted. and thus strength
ened and healed. These walks were In
creased in length as the patient grew
stronger, until by the time he was quite
cured he was allowed to walk long dis
tances. say, ten miles, and was so thor
oughly hardened and confirmed In
health that he was able resume work
on his return home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-10
WAYS OF wOnEN'S CLUBS.

Were YOU ever a distinguished guest
at woman's club" said Mrs. Pepper
to Mrs. Pickle.
ME? No, Not a womans club or
anywhere else"
"Woll, II | were you I'd begin soon." :"
II couldn't be distinguished guest
at anything. An insignificant body like
me-"
Weren't you tho secretary pro tenn.
OF the Osl,azoo Tuesday club three
years ago."
Yes. but
That's all that's necessary You'li
appear on the list az the ex-secretsry.
and 50 forth And what / was going
% say was that. if you know when
you're well OF. youll make your debut
soon. This role OF distinguished guest
Sc getting more exciting all the time.
I've been az 30 now for several years.
but VA not sure that ! can Keep at Il
several ycHrs longer.
Whcu 4 was hrrt, ipturd to bc a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-10

ence the heather because OF certain
customs OF dress. Our women are crit
icised because they wear hats covered
with plumes and clothes that weigh the
body down, and compress important or
gans.
The deplorable condition Of women
in India was describable especially
that of the child widows. who are be-
trothed when babies and, II the hus-
band 10 be. dies, they are thrown out 10
perish. 10000 women I'm India Will never
nave the Gospel unless carried by the
voice as they cannot read
No missionary work can compare
with putting down the liquor traffic for
while the missionary 20 China. for cx-
ample. may make one convert. Ameri-
can liquor makes one hundred.
An English missionary makes one
convert while English opium makes
two thousand. In order 10 perform
missionary work in foreign countries
we must do more home missionary
work. in putting down the liquor traffic.
Iceland was described as most
beautiful country and TIE people as
educated and courteous. There is but
one policeman among 5000 inhabitants
i'm Iceland, and he is employed because
Of the intoxicated sailors who visit the
place.
In talking with a lady regarding res
cue work for women there. she said
they did not need that kind of work for
there were no women that needed res
cuing. There is one code Of morals for
men and women. Men are expected To
live pure lives and they do.
our lax system was strongly con-
demned. and the fearful result as
shown i'm the thousand of ruined lives
of women and corrupt manhood was
described i'm forceful manner.
Ireland IL very restful. Miss Acker-
man never saw a person hurry while
in Iceland. The hurry of our people
was commented upon unfavorably
The ideal homes were much praised
by the speaker. She thinks what our
people need i'm their home life is To take
time 10 get acquainted with each other.
In closing Miss Ackerman spoke of
the noble work OF the w. &. II. L. The
keynote OF the organization is Home,
Sweet Home" IL represents all that is
best I'm the world. An earnest plea was
made for united forces and subscrip-
tions to carry on the work.
\ reception and social was held by
the several unions and an opportunity
was given all present to meet Miss
Ackermann.
BRIEFS
Rev. Norman Plass. superintendent
Of the ti-Saloon League addressed
the w. G. Il. l.. at their regular meet
ing at O. Sabin street, at o'clock to-
day.
The meeting at the u. T.. Y. w. G. II.
Sunday afternoon will he addressed by
Miss Grace Lawton. president.
Saturday evening the association
rooms are open for the entertainment Of
any and all young women. Music, re-
freshments and games are free To all.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-10
TEACHERS RETIREMENT FUND

boston March 10.-A retirement fund
bill for school teachers was reported i'm
the senate yesterday, though Ave of the
committee or mercantile affairs. max
ing the report, dissented from the ac-
ton of the committee. \ bill to place
assessment life insurance companies
under the same provisions that govern
old-linc companies was also reported
The bin calling for compulsory tenn
perancc instruction with textbooks. In
the public schools. yesterday once more
attracted large number OF people in
terested FOR or against IL. Physicians
OF reputc gave some interesting evi-
dence against the bill and there were
other remonstrants. and several state
ments were made not altogether favor
able To some OF the methods of the
Woman's Christian Temperance union.
Numerous remorstrarts also presented
themselves as against thu bin TO limit
the working hours OF hospital nurses.
and leading argument against the bill
was that 10 limit the hours would SC
riously impair the efficiency Of hos
pitals. Transfers and others made
vigorous opposition to the wide-tlrc bill.
one intcrc0ting reason for opposition be-
ing that The expected introduction of
auto-trucks would i'm time do away with
the need for wiCe tirc1.
Boston school committee representa-
tlves urged their bill to give the board
full power concerning all construction.
alteration and repair OF school build
mss ana a plea for q better arrange
mont for inspecting milk brought into
cities was made by milkmen before the
agriculturist5. There were other minor
hearings.
House reports Included bills fo~ s25.-
600 for the eye and ear infirmary, and
$4,000 FOR tho Carney hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-10
"CyRAN0 De BERGeRAC."


NJ. E,douard Rod. the eminent French
writer and critic. delivered a lecture to
the undergraduates of Brown Univer-
sity, in Manning hail. yesterday after
noon, taking as his subject NJ Edmond
Rostands "Cyrano de Bergerac," the
lecture being delivered i'm the French
language. There was large attend
ance of students and other French
scholars.
The lecture was particularly inter-
esting. and NJ. Rod fully convinced his
hearers that ne was not only bright
and forcible speaker. but also a writer
of the first rank NJ. Rod came To this
country last month To deliver a series
of lectures before tho "CtrClc Fran
cais' at Harvard. He was born in Ny
on. near Geneva, Switzerland. and made
his first appearance I'm French litera-
ture In 1879.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-10
CHRISTIAN ENDrAvop

We would like 10 remind the Endeay-
orers OF Rhode Island OF some excellent
and suggestive points in the address OF
Rev. Warren Il. Landers at our recent
state convention upon Christian En-
deavor and the Press" They are as
follows:
The press supplies an influence and
agency for creating a better life I'm the
home. This granted, why cannot this
opportunity and factor be utilized for
the purpose OF religious sentiment and
the practical force of Christianity? Wo
must acknowledge the posaer of the
press. IL can go where we cannot. II
speaks OF world here-a selfish.
wrangling. thoughtless. hurrying world
and of generous, kind. helpful. uplift-
ing world The press speaks through
the eye To the heart. Ii can mould op-
ion and action.
'EndeaVOreis can use the press
There are two main reasons so little
space Is occupied by religious intelli-
gence. plans for work etc. First. be-
cause In most cases no one is rcspon-
siblc FOR it's appearance. 1f our field
VS. the world. the press may occupy Il
az our agents. Another reason Is the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-10
AND TOMORROW NIGHT

And each day and night during this week
you can get NJ any druggists kemp's Balsam
for the Throat and Lungs, acknowledged 10
be the most successful remedy every sold for
Coughs. trunp. Bronchitis. Asthma and Con-
sumption. Get bottle TO-DAY and keep IL
always IN the house, so you can check your
cold at once. Price 25c. and JOc. sample
botile free.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-10

After having been frozen i'm FOR two
weeks at ocrscoke, y. g.. the steam
yacht Senator. owned by Mr.Charlcs II.
Fuller Of Pawtucket. arrived at Nor
folk, Va, yesterday with all we'll on
board
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-10
RESIGNS HIS PAsroRATE.

DIR. Talmage Intends 10 Devote His
Time To Literary Work.
Washington. March 10.-Rev. DR.. r.
De Witt Talmage. wUp for nearly four
years has been the pastor OF the First
Presbyterian church Of this city, yes
terday sent letter to the session OF
that church. rendering his resignation.
The explanation made in the letter is
as follows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-10
State OF Ohio. city OF Toledo. Lucas

State Of Ohio. city OF Toledo. Lucas
County, SO.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
Is the senior partner of the firm of r.
j Cheney & Co. doing business in the
city or Toledo. County and state aforc-
said. and that said firm will pay the
sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every ease Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use OF Halls
Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 6th day OF December,
A. II. 1885. A. W. GLEASON,
lSesll Notary Public
Hairs Cstarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces 90 the system.
Send FOR testimonials free
= J. CHENEY & 90. Toledo. q.
sold by Druggists. i5c.
Halle Family rills arc tbs best.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-10

Mr.. Nicol at the Y. NJ. G. A. IL has had
wonderful growth and at the Y. NJ.
e. a. Is also given special attention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-10

We have
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-10

tion because IL has TO do with human
nature at its fountain head. Some one
has truly said that the greatest work
in this world is the education and
Christian training of the young.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-10

The Young Mems and Young Wo-
mems Christian associations In our
city are doing most excellent work and
should have the hearty support of 1li
interested I'm the welfare OF yourg men
and young women. These associations
nll peculiar ncld. and In their sev-
eral department s-- roll giour eorial nn1
educational. arc dninr work hat is
dnnn in 49, other way. Tho work among
'uniors II especially helpful. Under
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-10

SEslE.slARD
The record-union., 1899-11-13
MURDER AT SEA.
Ships Captain Stabbed by Sailor
and the Ship Disappears.

ST. JOHNS IN. b., Nov. ia muir
der at sea on the schooner j. b. van
Dusen of New York was made known
to-day by the receipt of message
from the vessels mate to the owners
agent in this city. It stated that Cap
tain Baisley Of this city had been stab
bed by a sailor named Maxwell, had
afterward fallen overheard and died
in the ships boat which had put off to
rescue him. AS for the schooner 1t
had disappeared in the darkness under
conditions which made it seem probable
that the murderer and the steward,
the only men on board, had gotten the
schooner under way and headed in to-
ward the Nova Scotia coast.
The schooner left this port lumber
laden for New York late yesterday The
tragedy was evidently enacted in the
Bay of Fundy within a few hours after
clearing land.
Maxwell for several ,yages sailed
with Captain Baisley as his mate.
The schooner was finally located at
Beaver Harbor to-day, where it had
been landed, under charge of the cook.
Frank Snowden. Snowden said Cap
tain Baisley and Sailor Maxwell had a
fight about dark last night during
which the Captain had been knocked
overheard. The mate and another
sailor Immediately took the boat and
rowed away in search of Captain Bats
ley. Their boat, the cook said, disap-
peared and he took the wheel Of the
schooner Later it was learned that
the Van Dusen, with the mate and
sailor, had arrived at Point Lepreaux
with the body of Captain Baisley. Max
well is under guard.
The record-union., 1899-11-13
A RUSSIAN LOAN.
German Financiers Are Not Favor
able tn It

BERLIN, Nov. II. = The Associated
Press is informed on the highest au-
thority that DR.. Won Miguel, Prussian
Minister of Finance, had a long confer
enee to-day with Emperor William. 1t
appears that one of the subjects uis
cussed during the visit of Emperor
Nicholas last week was the raising Of
another Russian loan in Germany, Rus
STA having failed to effect one anywhere
else in Europe. This explains why DR..
Won MIGUEL was present Wednesday
evening, along with Count Won Buelow
and Count Muravieff, the German and
Prussian Foreign Ministers, at the in
terview between the Car and the
Kaiser
Emperor William, it is asserted made
no promise to the Car in the matter,
leaving it understood that whether the
German Government would favor an
other Russian loan here or not depend
ed largely upon DR.. Won MiquePs an
swer to-day, prepared at the Emperor s
request.
In the meanwhile, DR.. Won Miguel
consulted with the leading German
financiers, nearly all of whom discour-
aged it. The Trans-Siberian Railroad
is likely to prove far more expensive
than is generally surmised. Moreover,
Russian financial crash is expected
soon.
To-day DR.. Won Miguel reported TO
this effect to the Kaiser, and it may be
considered certain that the proposed
loan here has failed
The record-union., 1899-11-13
DEATH OF LIEUT.. WOOD.
Was a Great Grandson of Zachary
TAYLOR

HALIFAX IN. 81, Nov 12-Lieuten-
ant c. c. Wood of the North Lanca-
shire regiment, reported fatally wound
ed at Kimberley, and whose death was
subsequently, announced in Saturday
evenings cable message, was a great
grandson of President Zachary Taylor
His father is Captain J. Taylor Wood,
who has resided in Halifax since the
close Of the war between the North
and South. Captain Wood figured 18th
great distinction as naval Lieutenant
and commander in that war, his last
command being the cruiser Tallahassee.
Lieutenant Wood was born in Halifax
and educated in the Canadian ROYAL
Military College at Kingston. Ont lie
Is the first graduate of that college to
die in battle and the first Canadian to
fall in the present war in South Africa.
The young man served in India before
going to South Africa He had prom
ising future. He has a brother in the
Canadian militia service, who is in
command Of the mounted police in the
Yukon.
The record-union., 1899-11-13
Of the Organization Of a National Naval
Reserve.
Experience Points Out Severai
Changes in the Original Plan In
the Bill Submitted to Congress
Last acknowledgements That
the Same Period be Fixed for
Enlistment as in the Regular
Navy, With Promotions the
Same.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE lead
ing feature of the annual report of AS J.
sistant Secretary Allen to Secretary
Long relative to the naval militia Is
his strong Endorsement of the plan tor
the organization of a national naval re-
serve. He points out that the expert
ence of the past year has suggested Ger
tain changes in the original plan LOT
d this organization, as contained IN the
bill submitted to the last session Oh
Congress, and he therefore urges tndl
it be again pushed with the amend
ments prepared by Lieutenant COM
mander w. H. Switzerland, who was
for a part of the year, in direct charge
of the Naval Militia Bureau Of the
Navy Department.
In substance that officer says that as
the Personnel Act has made the term
of service of enlisted men in the navy
four years, the same period should De
fixed for the enrolment in the naVai
reserve, and the naval reserve ofncef
should be promoted in war time with
the regular officer with whom he holds
the same date of commission. 1t Is
also recommended that steps be taken
for the organization of permanent
coast signal system from the retired list
of the navy and the employees of the
lighthouse and life saving service. There
are several thousand of these men, and
with a small appropriation and an
annual drill for few days each year
they would be competent, the report
says, to take up their duties immedi-
ately upon the outbreak of war. With
d retired naval officer in charge of each
lighthouse district, and an officer in
charge at the Navy Department, and
the necessary paraphernalia at the
nearest navy yard ready for use, this
necessary adjunct of war could be put
in working order in twentyfour hours.
During the past year the Legislature
of Maine passed an Act for the enlist
ment of naval militia, as did the
State Of Minnesota. The department
undertook to afford the naval militia
of the country an opportunity to drill
at sea under service conditioned, and
the offer was accepted by the Gov
ernors of all but one of the States hav-
ing military organizations. The report
states in detail the result of the cruises
in each case, setting out the reports
of the naval officers who acted as in
spectors and noting their criticisms
without reserve.
The record-union., 1899-11-13
RAILWAY CONSOLIDATION.
Wire and Steel Men Join Hand.
With Harriman-Gould Comhira

CHICAGO, Nov. 1.-THE Chronicle
tomorrow will say: John w. Gates.
William Edenborn. Isaac L. Wood and
John Lampert, the heaviest stockhoId-
ers in the American steel and wire in
terests, have joined hands with r. Fl.
Hartman and the other members of
the Harriman-Gould syndicate in a
comprehensive plan of campaign which
mas for its object the consolidation of
the leading trunk railways in the
United States.
The scope Of the plan is said to be
not merely one of traffic alliance, out
the Welding together of actual owner
snip in determined effort to uphold
traffic rates independent of the Inter
state Commerce Commission or other
Government aid. -.