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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-12-28
Inn pOrfant Committee
AssignnleEatH.

The Washington spondent OF the
Bangor Commercial has the follow ing in
regard TO the member OF the nou-e of
Representatives in Washington Tor this
district:
Representative Burleigh. however. 4.
credited with being more successful iu
bis committee assignments. People who
thought the knew believed th4t all
Gov Burlelgh wanted Was hi old place
on the committee on pu9iic building
aud grounds and the committee Oh
militia.
The failure Of several members 10 Sc
cure reelection placed Coy. BufIrigh 49,
ihifd on the committee on public built
ings aud grounds and .rcold on the
committee on militia. These two as
sgnments are about enough 10 satisfy
any member 0f Congress, particularly
when he has not served one full term.
Gov. Burleigh. however. has been on a
still hunt for several DAYS. He did not
noise the fact around very much tut II
was known that he went u Speaker
Henderson and requested In his pleasant
manner place on the committee on
census. Members Of Congress fairly
tumble over themselves to get h place on
ihdl committee. ms Is very H. fluen
tlal place aud the committee has NOR or
less To do with the guiding of the policy
of the census aud with the shaping OF IN,
vast patronage, When GOV. BurleiA Ii
first applied to Speaker Henderson h.
/ did not receive very favorable answer,
in fact he got somewhat OF a rebuke for
aspiring 10 such a place Gov Burleigh
took it all good-uaturedly, Withdrew and
started on another track. II il enough
to say that the governors plan Of cam.
/ paign succeeded and that he now enjoys
the fruits of victory. In doing this he
has only yiudicated his reputation for
being one OF the most thorough aud quiet
workers who have ever yet come to
Congress from the State of Maine. PEG.
pie in the Third district who have not
been able to follow Gov Burleigh's
course here do not begin to realize the
/ power and the Influence that he is able
TO WELD, aud which as he remains ID
Congress will make him one of the most
il fluential member, Ia that body in the
way of accomplishing results.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-12-28
Things they DID In ZOO.

An advertisement b "a facsimile is
sue Of a Maryland paper 10 1913 shows
that the housewives Of that dag used
cooking utensils OF Bind that only
favored few can otTor1 10 9se naH. \
coppersmith from Lancaster living
"Baltimore-ToWn' adycrfIScs COPPER
fish and wash kettles. copper and brass
brewing kettles, saueepans. COTE and
chocolate pots stewpaus and Dutch
ovens
There was plenty of help in tie
household then with the slaves So
eral advertisements refer 10 them IL
one a "Commission and Insurance Bro
ker. "Gratcfully acknowledges fHe
favors of his friends. and hopes for
continuance Of their correspondence.
lie has now for fale, Pocket Of
good HOPS. 10 inch new CABLE
and wants to buy NEGRO GIRL,
about - years old"
Women were in certain kinds of
business at that time. for a firm Of
"taylors" advertise their business as
two doors from Mrs Chilton's tavern
People fixed 10 hear a little gossip ia
those days also as now. and what may
be called society note follows the no.
tice of wedding and informs the pub
lie that by a late marriage in St Ma
rvs the Lady is become Sister-in-law
to Der own mother and the Gentleman
Son-n-law TO his Sister-n-law.
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Send Job Printing TO the Reporter Office
Death of ID. l.. Moody.

Dwight l.. Moody of Mortified,
Mass, the eminent evangelist, died at
his home, Friday last.
The cause Of bis death WAS a general
breaking down of his health, due to over
work. His heart had been weak for a
long time and his exertions in the West,
last month, brought on collapse from
which 1t was impossible for him to rally.
The evangelist broke down in Kansas
City. Mo-, where he Was addressing a
series OF meetings, last month, and the
seriousness of his condition WAS so ap-
parent to the physicians who attended
him, that he was forced to abandon his
tour and return to his home with all pos
sible speed.
Dwight l.. Moody WAS born at North
field, Feb. 3, 1887. He was the sixth of
family of seven sons and two daugh-
tiers. A widow, two sons and daugh.
ter survive him. Mr.. Moody was known
to the people VI two continents as a
religious worker. H began his career
In Chicago when about 10 years of age
and from that time until a few weeks
ago, when he became i'll at Kansas CITY,
there had been practically no interval in
his activity. From teaching a class of
ragged boys whom he had found in the
streets, In 1856, he became the most
famous evangelist OF his time, and the
head Of a system of religious instruction
OF great Importance.
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Increase In Valuation.

The State Assessors in their report to
Gov. Powers of the years work say
they have visited every county this year
and Inspected the books of the local AS
SCISSORS of 3S5 cities and towns. This Is
an off year and they make no assessment
of the State valuation, but the returns of
The local Assessors show the increase in
valuation to have been S3l9l ,532. The
entire valuation of the State, according
10 rhe local Assessors reports. il 1927, :
69l ,790, Of which the real estate eonsti
tutes IS per cent. New buildings aud
improvements the sources from which
the greater amount of the increases
have come. The increase in the value
Of live stock has been $500, 600, while
the number of cattle and horses is less.
The State Assessors point out the fact
that very little railroad and bank stock
together with money Ut interest, Is re-
ported or found bv local Assessors, and
they say the equalization of taxes can
not come about until some method il
found to secure these figures,
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The Grange on Taxation.

Obadiah Gardner, mast, VI the state
Grange, in his annual ad lress at Angus.
Ia, last week, urged The Importance Of
the cqull.z,tio Of taxes aud DIR. Geo.
M. TWitehrll, chairman Of the committee
on taxation made comprehensive re.
port emoodvng the following RECON-
mendations:
1st. The adjustment of the Cover
nor's Council
u. The creation Of the Office of STATE
a hditor aud election Of an off ser whose
duly it shall be 70 critically examine the
itemiZcd accounts presented.
Sd. The pubi9hug yearly OF the
itemtz d account Of each and every State
department.
4h. The repeal of all laws establish.
ing fees, save those only for serving
legal processes aud the substitution OF
fix salaries for AL State, county aud
mu icipal officers.
h. The passage Of a law requiring
local assessors to publish yearly tne per-
sonal property list within thirty days
after the inventory of the same is com.
plted.
9th. The absolute checking of all
legislation looking TO appropriations lor
more than two years time, thereby GOV
eiing only the lite of the legislature aud
leaving each legislature free to act for
The best interests of the State and re-
| sponsiblr for every dollar appropriated
7ih The re-ar justment of the system.
of taxation prevailing in the State
touching real and personal property
railroads, steam and electric, expires.
companies. wild lands, Pullman cars
electric light and heat companies. water
companies and all other classes of prop
erty In accordance with the market valut
of same aud in harmony with that eter
nal principle of justice which is at the
| foundation of good government.
The Grange is ahead of the last legis
lature in the matter of State auditor
"a it also proposes to abolish the Gov
ernor's Council. The two proposition,
ought to have been submitted To the pub
lie as one. There is nothing to be gain
ed, AS we view it, in having an auditor
so long as the executive council is 'ol
deck"
A committee was also raised to formu
late tax measure and take necessary
steps to present it to the next Legislature
This looks very much like business.
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Another Bank Failure.

The Globe National Bank of Boston
was placed in the hands of a receiver by
Comptroller of the Currency Dawes,
Thursday. The bank had been in
Strengthened circumstances before and
the Boston clearing house committee
had come to its relief, but it appears this
did not remedy the trouble in the minds
of the U. S. comptroller, who explains
the situation as follows:
Sometime ago Mr. Wing, who is one
Of the experts employed in the system
of ecial bank examiners, recently in-
augurated, discovered serious condition
of affairs in the Globe National Bank,
which he Immediately brought to the
attention of the comptroller and under
his direction to the directors of the bank.
The directors very laudahlv agreed and
undertook to make good the doubtful and
bad assets found and have greatly inn
proved the COZ dition OF the bank suce
that time. They also delivered 10 the
comptroller written guaranty that they
would remove the doubtful assets. Re-
cent failures in Boston have lessened
the value of the performed portion of
the guaranty, and involved the sol
vency of the tant. In view of the fact
that to allow Il e ark to remain open
longer will result in injustice to unse
cured creditors, now that the condition
of insolvency is found to exist, it be.
comes my duty under the law TO appoint
receiver. A considerable cash divi
dend can be paid to creditors at once.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-12-28
ISoWdOin College,

The recently issued catalogue of Bow
doin College for 1897 900 shows total
enrolment of 372, divided AS follows:
Seniors 81, juniors, 80, sophomores 50,
freshmen g., special students s. medical
students 1871. In the Academical faculty,
Mr.. Harry DeForrest Smith, formerly
instructor in Greek and Latin, becomes
assistant professor of Greek. Prof. c.
9. Hutchins, of the department of
Physics, is in Europe on leave of absence
for the year; his place is taken by Mr.
John K. Burbank, OF the class of 1896
for the past three years a graduate stu
dent at Harvard.
Among new features of importance
should be noted detailed statement of
the plan of holding entrance examina-
tions at preparatory schools plan fol-
lowed for number of years by the col
lege, but last year systematized and
extended. The account of the courses
Of instruction offered by the Medical
school of Maine has been greatly en-.
larged and entirely rewritten. Begin.
ming with the present year, the require
ments for admission are raised. aud the
course of study is heightened to four
years; but students already enrolled as
members of the school will graduate un.
der the three year plan hitherto in force.
Hereafter, also, the work of the school
is to be divided, the first two years being
done in Brunswick, and the last two IN
Portland, where the first of two build
ings designed for the use of the school
Is expected to be ready for occupancy at
the opening of the coming term.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-12-28
At Augusta.

Governor Powers made the looked for
appointments, Friday morning, before
leaving for his home. Among them are
the chief justice of the supreme bench,
an associate justice, the insurance COM
missioner and the clerk of courts of
York county.
The appointments were as follows
Chief Justice, supreme judicial court,
to succeed Hon. John A. Peters, resign
ed, Andrew p. Wiswell, Ellsworth
Associate justice. supreme judicial
court, to succeed Andrew II. Wiswell
appointed to be chief Justice of said
court, Frederick A. Powers, Houlton.
Insurance commissioner, Stephen w.
Carr, Bowdoinham.
Clerk of supreme judicial court county
of York, Willis T. Emmons, Saco.
Chairman board of registration of Wa
terville, c. L. Matthews, Waterville.
Public administrator, Cumberland
county, John B. Kehoe, Portland.
Commissioner of wrecks and ship
wrecked goods, William +. Sawyer,
Boothbay Harbor.
Land Agent c. f. Oak was instructed
by the governor and council TO settle a
certain dispute over tract of land in
eastern Maine. 1t seems from what is
told that the dispute has been In ques-
ton over the ownership of certain
piece Of land for long time. 1t is
Township No. |, in Range l, situated
below Vanceboro in Washington county
1t WAS originally sold before Massachu
sets was State and again after Maine
was set apart from Massachusetts no
Of ho y MIN
made in Maine. 1t was sold again, the
deed this time being badly mixed by
clerical errors making Township No. 2
subject to question as to ownership.
Now the present holders of the town
ships are in discussion. By the settle
ment the State will receive a small sum
for whatever ownership it has in the
tracts.
Very few aged men and women in the
State of Maine do not remember with
pleasure and gratitude the life work of
DR.. n. II. True, so well known in the
State as n lecturer, and also AS a writer
on geological subjects. 1t will interest
them to know that a son of his, Mr.. John
Preston True, has just published,
through Little, Brown, 81 Company, Il
book entitled, 1.-THE Iron Star, and what
1t saw on Its Journey through the Ages,
from Myth to History The volume
traces the fortunes of meteorite, "rhe
Iron Star" and gives children In II series
of connected historical stories some idea
of the growth OF the worlds civilization
from the days of the time of the Cave
men down to the days of Myles Standsh.
Accidents come with distressing frequency on
the farm. Cuts. bruises stings. sprains. DIR
Thomas Electric Oil relieves the pain instant
ly. Never safe without 1t.
"This is Mrs. Gusheigh's portrait, is it9"
said the caller. ~ should hardly have recog
uzed IL. The chin doesn't look at all like hers ="
Perhaps" suggested MIR. Gushleigh, you
have never seen her chin in repose."
It's the little colds that grow into big colds:
the big colds that end In consumption and death.
Watch the little colds. DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup.
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-12-28

Rev. c. D. Crane OF Yarmouth, presi-
dent of the Maine Christian Eadeavor
Union, will esteem it favor if eorrc.-
ponding secretaries and pastors will
keep him promptly Informed of all meet
iugs of county or local c. +. miou-.
He will be glad, as far AS possible, Ia at
tend all G. + conventions throughout
the State, and if desired to do sa. VIII
make an evening address, conduct the
question box or serve the cause In any
other way. The only charge will be his
travelling expenses ard entertainment.
MIR. Cranes address is Yarmouth. Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-12-28
A Point of Resemblance.

They were dancing. The music was
heavenly The swish Of her silken
skirts was delightful The fragrance
of the roses upon her bosom was al
most intoxicating.
All" she said, looking up into his
face and smiling sweetly you remind
me of one of Whitman's poems"
A sudden dizziness seemed 10 seize
him 1t WIS as if he were floating
along in DIAM When he could catch
his breath +" speak. he asked.
(Which one
"Oh. any one" she replied The
feet are all mixed up in all of them. -
Chicago Times-IIerald.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-12-28
Just Saved His Life.

1t was thrilling escape that Charles
Davis of Bowerston. o., lately had from
afrightful death. For two years severe
lung trouble constantly grew worse un-
til it seemed he must die of consump-
ton. Then he began to use DR.. King 8
New Discovery and lately wrote: at
gave instant relief and effected a per-
manent cure" Such wonderful cures
have for rs years proven its power to
cure all throat, chest and lung troubles.
Price SOC and $1.0O. Every bottle
guaranteed. Trial bottles free
At +. FL. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-12-28
DON'T LEAVE THE CITY.
Plenty Of Proof Right Here in Show
hegdn.

Claim is enc thing, proof another.
Columbus claimed the world was
round.
Did people believe IT. Not until he
proved il.
Uppravep e'a.a, LAKE made r.a peo-
pie sh,t'.~
E,a .sm sd. fa III eLt#-
oouque5ur II ii#saf.
Proven "a >kawhe-an hE .a,-. @t,...
eucr.
Hcse is enc case from lie many We
have.
Mrs. Eatb Fin.mIn Of Is Mount Pleas
ant Ave, SAYS. ii found peau' Kidney
Pills saeu IA excellent medicine Tor the
kidney, that ! recommended their use
L. my sru who liSts IA Madison. lie being
a great Sufferer from kidney trouble. |
had II myself for a number If years and
Al times suffered greatly, having duli,
dragging ache IN the kidneys some
tmts al night could not Steep On az
count of il and I WAS ANNOYED with
headaches and other distressing symp-
toms which left ao doubt IA MY mind
but that m! kidneys were elected
Reading accounts in tlt newspaper Of
other people stating that they had used
Doau Kidney Pills and were cured in
duced me To get them al Felsom's drug
store. hoping they would ao is much
for me. am pleased 10 say they did.
1t is now some time since used the
remedy, but feel nothing IF tile former
trouble. sleep well and my back feels
stronger
Sold hy all dealers; price 70 cents.
sent by mail on receipt of pIice. Fos-
ter Mlburn Co, Buffalo, y. Y, sole
agents for the [. =.
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Skowhegan Business Outlook.

SkOwhegan Business Outlook.
probably never in better condition than
at the close of this year, 1899
We can boast of but one new industry,
which is not a very large one but it is a
good one of its size, and the beauty OF 1t
IL, 1t is growing. Thai is the Marston
Worsted Mills. Twenty looms are run
ming day aud night, employing seventy
hands, and 8 more looms, which will call
for some 20 more hands for the day aud
night crew, will be put in operation early
in the coming year.
The mills of the American WOODEN Co.
are humming with full complement of
200 hands with plenty of orders on hand,
bright prospects of good prices and
large sales.
The Commonwealth Shoe Company
have now 225 hands at work, turning out
shoes in large quantities and will in
crease the number of hands to 300 as
soon as they can get them.
The Oilclolh factory is running full
blast, making aud shipping more goods
than ever before.
Nolin Manufacturing Company are
working with medium sized crew on
will exceed that of last year, consider
ably.
Joshua Williams has taken more or
ders for the famous Williams Ratchet
during the last months than he had
during the previous "a months. He
found much difficulty in getting steel
ordered in June because of the shortage
of stock or excess of orders received by
manufacturers, but he has the stock
now, and is busily at work with his
crew.
h. L. Mitchell has not been having his
usual slack time that is apt to occur at
the close of the year, and is working his
full crew with fair prospect for the re-
manning winter months.
The pulp mills are grinding all they
have the water for. The Skowhegan has
plenty of lumber piled for the winter
and spring, but the Richards is short of
stock. 100 cords have just been received
by rail from Kingman, 40 miles. Ii
came along in 2 foot lengths, peeled and
trimmed ready for use in the grinders.
l.. w. Weston & Co. used their avail
able supply of logs some weeks ago and
were well fixed for the low water that
has prevailed, but they have begun upon
custom work and expect good supply
as soon as the snow makes good shedding
The smaller wood working establish.
ments seem to be about as usual at this
dull time of the year when building is
not brisk.
The Skowhegan Jersey Creamery is
doing nice business. 1t is gradually
increasing its product and the sales art
sure and satisfactory.
The factory of the Portland Canning
Company here, has good prospect OF
doing large business, the coming sea
son.
town, not of great Importance of them
selves, but aggregating much by afford
ing remunerative employment to oul
people, all necessarily partake of the
prosperity of the larger concerns anc
contribute much to the general wea
of our citizens.
Thus are manufacturing affairs in gooC
healthy condition, severslly and colec
lively, our people have plenty to do anC
we expect the closing year of the cen
fury, A. D., 1900, will be one of unusua
prosperity, great activity and substantial
business progress in our town. May II
be "Happy New Year. and continue
/ such to the end thereof.
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Mrs. Kruger, it is said, makes her own
dresses and hats, and never owns more
than three gowns or two bonnets at a
time. She has always refused to wear
feathers, and has used her influence with
the women OF the Transvaal against them
She gave another instance of her interest
in birds when the sculptor who designed
her husbands stature brought some of
the early sketches 10 her for her opinion
on the likeness. The statue shows Dom
Paul wearing his top hat. Don't you
think said Mrs Kruger, "that the crown
of the hat might be left hollow so that the
water would be caught in it when the rain
fell? Then the birds would be able to
get drink This suggestion was fol
lowed. and after the inirequent showers of
the Transvaal a circle OF sparrows may
always be seen drinking around the top OF
Dom Paurs hat.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-12-28

you mustn't play with Mr. Borums
hat, Bobby" said young lady who
was entertaining caller 10 her small
brother
"Why mustn't r. asked the young
ster
3 Because you might break it," re-
piled his sister and, besides, he will
want 1t shortly. Chicago News.