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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09

Carrizo-Carrizo bOx-Brewster, OF;
Kleberg, 4. The full vote being polled
the county will give Brewster 400 ma
show heavy Republican majority.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-09

Cotulla-Kleberg received 80 votes
Brewster IS: and Lawhon 3.
At Encinal box Brewster received 81
votes and Kleberg 9.
ST. Calavaras-Kleberg, 80; Law
hon, 20.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24
Mr.. TUCKER OF MARTINIQUE
His Important Share In President DiAE's
Adventures.

~ sheltered President Diaz of Mexico
some years ago. when he was refugee
from his own land, " SAID Captain J. G.
Tucker, United States consul to Mar
Unique at the Ebbitt.
HE had been at the head of a reyplu.
tionary movement that had failed and
escaped ACROSS the Rio Grande to
Brownsville. invited hin to my house.
and he was my guest fer about four
months. During that time he impressed
me as a man of extraordinary ability
and force of character, and between us
there sprang up fraternal attachment
Diaz thought that he could rely on
friends in Brownsville To furnish him
means whereby he could renew the fight
on the national forces, but when the
time came they did not make good their
promises.
Zone evening on going home found
him pacing the hallway with restless
stride and evidently III Il very agitated
frame of mind. asked what the trouble
was, and he answered 1 am in the
most desperate situation, without dol
lar or friend in the world. | know
not which way to turn.
"'You may be without dollar, but
never without friend as long as |
live, general, said |, and then | talked
with him till he got i'll calmer mood.
Then | told him of something | had re-
solved on doing weeks before, which
was to let him have good round sum
of money for the purchase of arms and
ammunition. In those days | had some
pretty fat government contracts, and
few thousand dollars didn't matter
much Diaz was the happicst and most
grateful mortal / ever saw, In the
plentitude of all the power he has since
welded, | doubt whether he has ever
felt the joy that possessed him that
night when he learned that he could
have all the money needed for his imme-
diate use He actually shed tears of de-
light, and on that | felt rewarded, not
caring whether l ever got my money
back or not.
IT'S too long story to tell i'll detail
of how | went on to New York and got
the rifles and ammunition, and what a
time we had i'll Guiding both the Mexi
can and American officials and getting
the arms across the river. But the thing
was managed, and it gave Diaz the start
for another campaign that ended i'll his
complete triumph Before that was con-
summated, however, he passed through
an experience that reads like a chapter
from Jules Verne. No man ever lived
that has had career so full of romance
and hairbreadth escapes. Yes, he re
paid me in full for the money adj
vanced He is the soul of honor -
Washington Post.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24
DanyiIle l.. Head.

Danvlle l.. Heald much hon ored
citizen of North Fairfield, died, Friday
last, the 18th inst. at the age of 81 years.
His health had been broken for some
time. but he had been confined to his
room only few weeks. Mr.. Head )
native place was Madison, but he had
been res dent of Fairfield for about 36
years. He was married Aug. 10, 1868, to
Miss Rachel Cohurn Parker, eldest
daughter of the late Aaron Parker of
Skowhegan. He is survived by his wife
and one son, Chas. II. and one sister,
Mrs John Ward of Madison, who have
the sympathy of a wide circle of friends.
His death will be mourned by many.
The funeral services were held at his
late home. Sunday afternoon, conducted
by Rev. L. H. Copeland. a large num-
Der of friends and neighbors were in at
tendance to pay their tribute of respect
to one whose life had been so we'll
lived, and whose death SO well eXempli-
fed the faith of a Christian.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24
Fun over the Bread.

We had the gauntlet yet to run, as the
firing of the communists was still heavy
in the neighborhood. The bullets were
w6istling SO angrily down one of the
streets which cut the Rue de la Bien-
faisance at right angles that a number
of servant girls who wished to go to
bakers shop on the other side were
afraid to venture over. The difficulty
was turned in this way: There were
soldiers on one side of the dangerous
crossing and maldservants on the other
The maidservants threw their money to
the soldiers, and the soldiers purchased
the bread and flung it across to the
maids.
This manouver excited good deal Of
merriment III spite of the danger with
which it Was attended At times girl
would throw IA piece of money short
and soldier would have to fish for it
with his bayonet, and even, amid peals
of laughter, venture out to pick it up
To see the men aud women engaged i'll
this occupation enc might easily have
thought they were indulging in some
harmless pastime like hunt the slipper
-Re0olleetions of Paris.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24
AFRICAN ETIQUETTE.


In African travel it is always wise to
visit the biggest chief in any part of the
country One can always learn from
other chiefs at Il distance who they are
and something of their character. In
approaching them al,,ays send word of
your coming and get, if possible, in
formation in advance of the feeling of
the chief toward whites. Upon nearing
the village send on ahead to announce
your arrival and wait until your mes
senger returns with some of the villa
gers to escort you to their chief Greet
the chief civilly and ask him to send
one Of his people to show you IA good
place for your tent, if you decide to
camp i'll the village, which / have done
invariably i'll this country, though 1t is
not always advisable in every part of
central Africa. When you have rested,
the chief will come to see you Then
state TO him your business, talk frankly
with him and explain plainly your
needs, whether you want guides or to
buy food.
seldom staid i'll a place more than
one day, and generally the first night |
called the chief privately into my tent,
had a long talk with him and gave
him present, consisting generally of a
good cloth, four yards of American,
four of wide blue, four of narrow calico
and about an egg cup full of beads and
sometimes an empty bottle or two. In
variably | received next day the cooper
alton of the chief i'll every way, and also
a big goat or sheep or bullock and 80
or 60 pounds of flour. Sometimes gave
a small additional present before leav-
ing. If the chief took fancy to any
particular thing and | could spare it,
did so. Sometimes one wanted IA sheath
knife and another hat. Old Kambuidl
was determined to have n shirt He
wanted candle matches and needles,
which | gave hhn, and as / had preyi-
ously given him cloth | suggested, as II
feeble sort of joke, that, rs he now had
cloth and sewing materials and light,
he might sit up at night and make Il
shirt. Immediately the old fellow re-
piled: ut is the candle that is interior
ing with my success. Here, take back
the candle AID give me the shirt
finally yielded and gave him IA much
patched garment which satisfied him. -
"Glave's Journey to the Livingstone
Tree, by the Late f. j. Glave, in Cen
tury.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24
Maine Railroads.

| The business of Maine railroads for
|he year ending June 30 is showing up
|hlry well, but is hot up to that of pros
Porous times when all the mills and
hctories are in full operation.
! The little Georges Valley railroad had
deficit of 5000 It's gross earnings
we're $1l,537; operating expenses,
tl3S; income from operation, $3.50,
|nd deducting interest, $1,000, leaves
| The deficit.
The gross earnings of the Somerset
|nilIoad were $S4, Isl; operating ex-
Pnses, S64, 575; income from operation,
|N9,70G; net income and surplus from
operation, $4,5lS; an increase of 1920.
The passenger earnings were S30,543 ;
|helghts, $50, 4Si.
The gross earnings Of the Lime Rock
railroad We're $7l ,947 operating ex-
|PnseS, $31, $40; increase from operation,
|N,OO7; net increase, $l9,74l; surplus
from operations, 1901.
The Monsoon railroad had gross earn
hgs of 81 ,257; operating expenses, ST.
|Sl; increase from operation, $2,7l9;
bet income and surplus from operation
Tor the year, $2.571.
81. CroiX IL Penobscot: Gross earn
ngs, SIS, 653; operating expenses, So
~; lncome from operation, SS,922 ;
Total Income, $9,435; net income and
surplus from operations, 81 ,23S.
York Hnrhor & Beach: Gross earn
ngS, s3S, us; operating expenses, S23,-
,&; total income, Sl4,352; net income,
NB,S34; surplus from operations, 81 1874.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24
Number 80
CORRESPONDENCE
So NorridgeWock.


week.
Fred Hobbs returned from Minnesota
lat week. whore he has been the mast
month With The excursion party from
here.
james Robin. Of Boston. wa. in town
lew days last week. visiting friends.
VIII Runnels and wiz Of ~koWhegan.
were in town. Iuesday. on their way TO
Pennington.
Fred Hale Of New sharon. wa. in
town. Monday.
Hamlin Hale and Ma Alice Williams
made pleasure trip 10 Eu=ti. last Yeek
On their wheels.
John Hobbs and wife Of Chicago are
making two months stop in town.
Miss Alice Tobey returned 10 her
work in Massachusetts. SATURDAY. after
spending her vacation with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. Tobey.
Herbert Haynes Of Providence. +. l.
| Is in town on short visit.
The Rebekahs have baked bean
supper at their hail. tomorrow night.
All the members are invited.
Mr.. Harry Boardman Of Bangor.
arrived in town. tuesday night 70 At
tend the Sawyer-Anderson wedding.
George Hussey left. Monday morning.
for the Maine General Hospital for treat
ment.
There Was dance al Miller. Hall.
Wednesday. Kendall furnished music.
The Y. |. ). met al the Congrega-
tional Nestry, Friday evening; {. A.
| Harrington spoke on Parliamentary
Law in Woman's clubs After the
meeting reception was given to the
Misses Clarke.
Miss Carrie Hilton returned from Ban
gor. Tuesday night, where she has been
visiting.
DR.. fwaddle accompanied Geo Hussey
to Portland, Monday. returning home.
Tuesday.
Cerona. Bros gave a Musical concert
at Grange hail. Friday evening
Ed King attended the races at Fair
field this week with Nichersons horse
elizabeth NJ.
Chas Barker aud wife have returned
| from the west.
Mrs. Augusta Bailey has returned
from Arson.
Mr.. and Mr.. Russell sawyer have re-
turned home.
Mrs Fred Hobbs returned from Wal
than, Mass, last week.
Mrs. Henry Rogers leaves this week
for Lawrence, Mass. where she will
spend the winter.
Mrs Fred sawtelle and two little
daughters returned TO their home in
Providence. r. l., last week
The y. T. 5. {. E will give a sociable
in the Baptist Nestry. Tuesday evening.
sept 20. There will be a pleasing En-
tertanmeut, aud refreshments will be
served Come ard have a good time.
Mrs. f. {. Doyeu v i'll leave for Law
renee this week 10 visit her daughter.
Mrs. Wm. kohler.
Mr.. James Boardman and Harold
Boardman returned 10 Bangor, yester-
terday afternoon.
David Staples Is home this week.
Mr.. +. Il. Nekerson attended the races
at Fairfield.
The ladies Miss Chase and Miss
Weaver who have been boarding with
Mrs. Webster Reed return to their homes
today.
Frank Trench has sold his wheel to
NJ. c. Holt. W.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24
ASIA y \ BItlsAK-uP.


Boston, Srrt 23.-Alarming news con
corning political movements in China
has Just been received by Roy y r
Wood, pastor of the First Baptist church
in letter from William Ashmore. Tor
80 years missionary TO China a close
observer Of political affairs The let
ter is dated S~atoW. Aug - and reads
Never in all our missionary expert
ence in Asia have signs been so porten-
tous as at present ! am not cxaggerat-
irg when | say that all Asia is in u
breakup. The map of tn continent
will be materially made over this win
ter The coalition between Russia and
France Is a menace 10 human freedom
"a black cloud oNershadoW ing tine path
way of progress.
We are literally astounded at tho
signs of foreign activity a. fall comes on.
The advance made by Russia is upset
ting ali political calculations. Already
common people among the Chinese a."
beginning To grasp thu critical situation.
Up north the officials many of them
say, openly, that the nation has already
been sold L. Russia hy their thief rulers
down south there exists an uuceasing
dread of the French, Russia slicing off
the north and France sHcing off tn
south, and VI here Will it stop they say
Where is England meauWhile2 In all
this century. IN all Asiatic history there
ha5 been no such revulsion as has taken
place in last two years. Beyond ques
ton England has lost uumraSureably
Her diplomats out here seem palsied
Sir Claude Mcdonald. the lev minister
lt4 u
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is blood or constitutional dis
ease. and in order 10 cure it YOU must
take internal remedies. Halls Catauh
Cure is taken internally. and acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls
Catarrh Cure is no; a quack medicine.
1t was prescribed ty one Of the best ply
sicians in this country for years, and is a
regular prescription. It is composed Of
the best tones know 4, combined with the
best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces The perfect combina-
ton of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Seno for testimonials. free.
f. !. CHENEY & CO., Props, Tole-
do, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. price sc.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24
Miss Florence p. Narney.

The gentle, Christian life of this be-
OVed young woman had it's earthly close
| 90 Friday last, Sept. Is, after several
months of sufl''ring. She was the
youngest child, and the last of the four
daughters of Levi S., aud the late Mary
A tNteward) Varney. Her life hal
Oeen shadowet by the multiplied be-
|eiyements in her home. but she was
brave 10 spirit beyond her years, and
Was so often and so sorelY stricken
ABOUT year since it was evident that
Presumption, which had cut down sever
a other members of the family. would
''o soon waste away her young and
promising life. AS the eud drew near,
'he was sustained by strong faith in
Ohrlst, aud calmly awaited the hour
winch would take her To the better home.
wide circle of friends nouras her | OBS.
None knew her but 10 love her, none
named her but to praise. Fhe funeral
"oA place at her late home on the
middle road near the Fairfield line on
honday last and was largely attended.
1t Was conducted by Rev. c. V. Hanson.
many floral offerings bespoke the ailec-
'Dn with which she was regarded. Be-
'aes the father named above, she leaves
Oue brother, Ulysses g.. who is on the
p0ilce force in Boston, and who was
present at the funer.l. These TWO sur
wing members of once gooily family
"ne the sympathy of all in his great
Bereavement.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24
Wentl,er Crnp HulIetIn

Boston. Sept. - -Unfavorable har
vesting weather has prevailed over most
of New England during the past week,
and the work has been delayed in north
ern districts especially. \ sharp frost
prevailed in local sections on the morn
ing of the list. From one to two inches
of rain has fallen throughout the dis
trict. and the ground is we'll filed, while
wells and springs are gaining httla.
Heavy and destructive local thunder and
hailstorms prevailed in southern sec
tons on the 10Th. The wind has broken
down some corn and beaten apples from
the trees in exposed localities.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24

There WIS recently public sale of
the effects OF deceased artist who,
though he never bad any money and
was always al the end of his resources,
had managed to accumulate consider
able amount Of hrle-a-brac, chiefly for
use III his trade.
All these things were sold for the
benefit Of his needy widow.
Among the items on the published
catalogue was the following eloquent
one:
Zone money box, decorated quite
unused. Youths Companion.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24

At recent wedding in an English
town the officiating minister asked how
the name of one of the witnesses was
spelled, 10 which he received the reply
Ntzhugh, The minister then in
quired how it was that the witness
spelled his name in that way when his
sister spelled hers "McCuc, y to which
the witness responded, please, sir,
my sissr ana Inc didn't go to the same
school "
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24

North Adams Mass, sept. PA high
official OF the Fitchburg Railroad com
pany says that the company IS making
plans for the running of the trains
through the IIoosae Tunnel 10y electric
ity. and that the road will soon have
use foI the valuable water power priVi-
leges at the East End. The adoption Of
a system of electric motive power will do
away with the gas and smoke which ny
fills the cars during their passage through
the tunnel.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24
Mice with Pink Legs.

In the Missouri river, near Platts-
mouth, Neh., Is an island which is over
run with curious mice. They have a
golden brown coat, while ia lower part
of their bodies Is pure white. Their
legs are piua, and tuoir eyes are Jet
black. No such mice are found any
where else
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24

The New York Democrats have long
no given up the hope of carrying the
hate for Bryan and the factions of the
arty are now wrangling for ascendency
the party organization in the State.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24

The attendance at the Maine Congre-
gational conference at Fort Fairfield
this week is large and the sessions very
interesting. The disbursements by
John l.. Crosby, treasurer, were Sl9,-
3s4.5l for the year.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24

Hon. William j. Bryan, the Democrat
\ candidate for president, will arrive in
hath. Saturday, the 10Th inst. and re-
ksiu with Hon. Arthur Sewall over Sun
(y. He will speak i'll City Park, Satur-
lsy The Maine Central Railroad Com.
Inv will run special trains and there
bill be big crowd lat Bath, Saturday,
b see and hear the Presidential Candi-
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24

Somerset delegation in the legislature
kected the l4th inst, with two excep-
bOus have had no Legislative experience,
Put they are all men of ability, good rep.
|ssentatives of the districts they were
klected in, and will look we'll after the
|nterests Of the county. Senator elect
Milton L. Merrill of st. Adams and Rep
|ssentative elect George g. Weeks of
Fairfield. have each served acceptably in
Die House and their experience will be
n advantage to them and to the county
turing the coming winter.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24

AT the annual meeting of the 9th
Maine Veteran Association in Augusta,
Tuesday. officers were elected viz: Presi-
dent, f. @. Frost, Palmyra; vice presi-
dent, John Hayden. Lewiston; secretary,
J. E. Shepard, Lawrence, Mass; treas
urer, A. D. Russell, Augusta.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24

Hon. Charles F. johnson of Water
Mile. has with irawn from the Demo-
hattie electoral ticket to which place he
has nominated by the Democratic con-
|ention held IN Portland, in June, giving
i his reasons that he cannot con-
|eentiously support the Chicago plat
|orm, endorsed by the second Demo-
hattie State convention at Watervlle.
Be is one of the petitioners to have a
Palmer and Buckner electoral ticket
placed on the Maine ballot for the
November election.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24

Commissioner of Pensions Murray, re-
p the whole number of pensioners on
~, ae I. 5. rolls as 970,67S. He assumes
.'a' the rolls will hereafter show a
seady diminution unless Congress
'nould enact more liberal pension laws.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24

Westerly. K. L. Sept. 23-Lou#
Schackncr was shot ar twice 10y Anti :
Amercs in kitchen barroom hight ii
NarietyVille The first shot went Wild
of thu mark. but The second lodged i'm a
loose buckle in the vest pocket Of the
man aimed At. thus saving him from la
slant death He Was only slightly
bruised
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24

Leadville, Colorado. Is under martial
law The citizens appealed to the
Governor To stop the progress of rioting
miners there. The miners Union have
resorted ia desperate methods, causing
loss of property and sacrificing lives.
The Adiutaut General of the state is in
charge
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24
IN HUB MARKETS.
Butter Trade Is Light and
Receipts Liberal.
Cheese Reported steady Good Demand
For Fresh Lges Applies Plentiful and
Cheap The Quotations

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Al uheri tam feeling ia regard 10 the
tulare. It's IA unusual situation for 50
a'e IN the season. &ot sihee lsbl, when
hoiet butter was quoted II y 10 10 cents
- 2etobei. h'Ie ruees SO 10" as they are
now, ana 1t Is 10 wonder that holders OF
.stoeh irel somewhat uneasy But II
must er remembered that pther leading
TODD products are lower than fer many
rats. y heat corn pork aud lard are
phehoHlnal5 cheap. and lie margin Of
Hoat Oh al other mefchdLd4se Is eX-
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The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24

That our people have great confidence
in SIMPSONS corner drug store is made
manifest by its fast inceasing preserip-
ton business.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24

The first agricultural newspaper WAS
The American Farmer, begun ut Baitl-
more IN 1919.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24

Two cotton mills in Biddeford are to
starr Monday and six in PENNSYLVANIA
that have been >hu- down have begun
operations.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24
Somerset Reporter,

|rhe Somerset Reporter,
Weekly Republican Newspaper.
| s.,rH. E. E. McNEELIK.
/ o. SMITH & CO., PUBLISHERS,
|. WATER STREET, sKowHEGAN, ME.
|,.,scptprroN RArEs;-One year $50; six
Nsu.bs. rs cts, three months, 81 cts, when
"A in advance.
sse-aswill be charged il not paid until the
d Of year
Y..vvarIsMgNTs: business and legal adver-
DN,nts inserted at reasonable rates, adjusted
/ W. space used. and the position given.
,essouoted on application.
r.,ds OF Thanks and Resolutions of Respect
.Ls.srted at cents per line.
.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24

,,rrREp AS SECOND oLAss NAIL MATTER,
The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-24

Sold by Druggists. price &c.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-12-17

able to give another exhibition. No
bones were broken but he was pretty
severely bruised us may be inferred.
The man is travelling with his wife
and child by wagon but since being
hurt is stopping at Henderson's. This
Is not the first fall OF Ellis by several,
and he calls 1t his most favorable one.
On perceiving that the rope was Civ
ing away he had only time to alter his
position trihe and relax his muscles
but this was great help. Opinion is
divided as TO whether the rope was
cut or broke; certain II seems to be
that an attempt was made to cut one
Of the guy ropes used for steadying
that upon which the man walked. AS
the main rope is made for the purpose,
with guarantee OF five years and has
been used but little over one, the
theory that II was cut has some color
OF fact,