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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29
Death of DIR. Martin.

Dr. George W. Martin, who died at
his home in Augusta, Monday last. the
26th instant WAS a native of Somerset
and well known to many Somerset
people. He was born in Pitt>lield. May
I, 1898. He was educated ia the public
schools of his native town, at Corinna
Academy and Westbrook Seminary.
Applying himself to the study of medi-
cine, he graduated from the New York
Medical University in March 1858. He
also graduated from Aylett's Medical
Institute and New York Ophthalmic
hospital.
After six months service in Bellevue
hospital, New York, DR., Martin entered
upon the practice of his profession at
Houlton, Maine.
He served in the army in Maine reg
ments AS assistant surgeon in the 9th
Maine Infantry; surgeon in the 4th
Maine Infantry aud 2nd Maine Cavalry,
also as medical director of the military
district of West Florida and Alabama.
for Il time after the close of the war. In
1867, he commenced the practice OF
medicine in Augusta, remaining there
up to the hour of his death. ndel
Cleveland's last administration he
served on the beard of pension eXami.
ners for Kennebec county. His wife l.
the dauohtpr of the latp GDV,ruor
Joseph X. Bodwel.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29
Did \ on Ever.

fry Elee,rie Bi,tels ii, remedy for
and 81 relief This medicine has been
found Ia be peculiarly adapted To the
rrliel aud cure at all Female Complaints.
eXcrfirg "A wonderful direct influence in
giving strength and tone to the organs.
1t You have Less Of Appetite. toustipa-
ion. Headache. Painting Spells. or are
Nervous. sleepless, EXcitahle, Melan-
choly or troubled with Dizzy Spells,
Electric Bitters i the medicine YOU need.
Health aud strength are guaranteed by
lis U.s.. Fifty cents and 81 .Oa at
At L T. Patten's Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29
Words of Appreciation

Some months ago the dealers in cigars
and tobacco in town came to an agree
ment to stop selling the little pestiferous
and deadly cigarette The law forbids
the sale of such to minors under Is years
of age but dealers wisely concluded that
the easiest way to avoid the violation of
this law was to drop the cigarette bust
ness wholly. This action was worthy of
commentator, and at the time the
agreement was entered into, we took
occasion to indicate our appreciation of
the act and the regard of our merchants
for the good of the rising generation OF
our town that inspired it.
At the meeting of the Citizens League
at Grand Army Hall, Monday evening
the first held since the action alluded tC
above, the following was unanimously
voted on motion of y. w. Brainerd. Esq
Il understanding that many traders il
our town have discontinued the sale oi
cigarettes. therefore
Resofrod, That we heartily commend
such action and hope that in the future
our town may be wholly free from TN
sale and use of such poisonous articles.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29
A Don Ouixote Windmill.

A sharp negative was indelibly i'm
pressed ON the camera of my brain when
we caught sight of the windmills of tho
Campo de Crijitano, one of which, it ~
said. "the Knight of the Rueful Fea
ture" met with i'll his celebrated adven-
ture. Poor Quixote does not seem SO
mad after all when one first sees this
row of mills set irregularly ON the crest
of a hill and looking like nothing one
has ever seen-more like collection of
queer primitive toys stuck there by the
weird caprice Of a lunatie AS one ap-
proaches and views them one. by one
these clumsy looking affairs, proppcd up
like very aged persons, are quito fantas-
tic No wonder the worthy knight took
them for gials!-August f. Jaccaci in
Scribner's.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29
Messengers Notice.


aosERsET $751; Court of Insolvency
In the case of Delbert Luce of Lexington
ilsolvent Debtor.
n rms is to give notice that on the 18th day OF
oct A. d. 1895, warrant in insolvency war
lssaed out Of the Court of Insolvency foI
Md County of Somerset against he estate
u Inc said Delbert Luce Of Lexington, ad
!noged to be an insolvent debtor, on petition OF
,s debtor, which petition was filed on the
I'm day OF Oct. A. d. 1896, to which date
,aaerest on claims Is to be computed. Tha,
we payment Of any debts to or by said debt
VI, and the transfer and delivery of any
Eoperty by him are forbidden by law
mat meeting OF the creditors Of said debtor
70 prove their debts and choose one or more
ss,slgnees Of HE estate, will be held at a Court
" insolvency to be holden at the Probate
sSo 1 70 Rooms in said Skow hogan, on Tuesday
ae ioth day OF Nov. A. ID. 1895, at one O'Clock
III The afternoon. 2w21
,. Gven under my hand the date first above
49,. JOSEPH ATKINSON. Deputy Sheriff
messenger Of said Court OF Insolvency.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29
BucKLEN,s ARNICA sALyF

The best salye il the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, salt Rheum.
Fefer Sores. letter. Chapped Hands,
Chlblains. Gorns. and all Skin Erup-
tions and positively cures Piles. or no
pay required. 1t Is guaranteed 70 give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price . cents per box. For SAFE by Z.
T. patteH.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

The burning of two elevators in Chica-
go, Monday last, destroyed 1880, 600
bushels of wheat and other property,
aggregating more than million dollars
in value. The destruction Of so large a
quantity of wheat seems greater
catastrophy because of the scarcity in
other countries this year and its en-
HANGED price.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

If the presidential election should
happen to 60 close IN some of the pivotal
states Tuesday next, it may be "a or IS
hours before it can be ascertained
whether Mckinley or Bryan is elected,
but the probabilities are that we shall
learn enough the night of election day to
determine the question that has so long
been one of interest to the people of the
United States.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

or secret ballot system is provided by
law, consequently the cry of coersion of
the labor vote, raised by Chairman Jones
and his followers. is both false and
foolish With no means of determining
the way any man votes how can punish
ment be inflicted upon the voter, for
voting any particular way.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

Young Philanthropist; Have you anything
to complain off" State prison convict "Yes,
sir am restrained of my liberty
Transcript.
Wablin; The church clocks around don't
strike the hour at the same time. notice.
Wadley No; you see. no two of the churches
around here agree on single point-Rox-
bury Gazette.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

Col. William r. Morrison, one of the
most prominent Democrats of Illonois,
has recently come out in an open letter
attacking Governor Altgelt for his
official acts since he has been the chief
magistrate of that State. 1t is claimed
that this declaration of Morrison will
cause the loss of 10000 votes to Altgelt.
OF this there is room for doubt. Moth
ing can seem to effect the Anarchist
governor of Illinois.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

"That Mrs Naglet has the worst all
round bad temper ever knew.
eyes, even her hair snarls "-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

1t is not generally known to farmers
that wheat straw is a most valuable food
for stock, containing almost as much
nourishment rs hay.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

The first factory for the manufacture
of cotton sewing thread was located at
Pawtucket III l194.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

You can always find fresh lot Of At
kinson'> heavy coated chocolates al
SIMPSONS corner drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

Our attention has been called to IA
Pacific Coast newspaper that advises
voters to shout for Mckinley, wear Me
kinley hats and buttons so that Other :
may he misled and then to vote for
Bryan. And why should not this l6 to |
free coinage paper do this. 1t is as
honest as the financial proposition of its
party and beside, Bryan himself has re-
peatedly suggested, if not advised, voters
to pursue that course.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

Capt. Gen Weyler evidently intends
killing everyone who comes in his
power who has not already allied
himself with the Spanish cause. He
has ordered The people living in the
country outside the Notifications of the
towns in Che Province of Pinar del
Rio to concentrate within the fortifica-
lions within eight days, At the expira-
ton of the eight days all persons found
outside the limit, will be considered
rebels and tried as such, which means
that they will be put to IA brutal death
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

As will he seen from the above table.
Ed Gledhiil secured the most points for
the winning side, his score being an even
800, while Messrs. Day and Dusty
brought in total of 1850 points for the
losers. The total score this year was
1000 against 1850 last year Last
year there were no crows and but two
foxes, while three crows and six foxes
helped swell this seasons score
At 9.45 the doors to the dining room
were thrown open and to the inspiring
strains of "rhere's Il New Coon in
Town (the one shot by Harry Williams)
as rendered by Kendalls orchestra, the
hungry hunters marched into the banquet
hall and sat down to the fine supper pre-
pared by Landlord Chandler, the follow
ing being the menu:
Blue Points ON Half Shell
Partridge Ia Refine
RELI~IITS
Celery E,dishc. Tomato Pickles
EoAsr~
stuffed Coon with Baked Sweet Potatoes
Bear with urraut Jelly
Capons with Saratoga Chips
Sdudle of NcuSou with Game Sance
Mashed Potatoes squash Peas
ENTRIES
Salmi Of Mallard duck Ployer ou Toast
Partridge Stew Hunter style
SALAD
NcniSOu
Chocolate Ice Cream, Sponge AXE
CAKES
Angel Cake Nut Cake Sunshine CAKE
Fruit cake Nenpolitan Cake
Rhine Wine Jelly
SkoWhegan Gun club Punch
lRUIr
Oranges Grapes Apples Mixed Nuts
Cluster RaiSins Figs Date-
Hot Rolls
Tea Milk coffee
The room was hastily decorated with
eyergreens and fir trees and presented
very attractive appearance The tables
were set in the form of a T.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29
Notice Of Second Meeting.

STATE OF MAINE.
|Hyefset, SIS Court of Insolvency.
M ~ the case Of Joseph White more of Show
'e KAT IN said county, Ipsolvent Debtor.
A., ials Is to give notice that pursuant to an
~ Heer OF Court therefor, second meeting OF
~ luz creditors OF said InsolveDt Debtor will be
Ie1 \. az the Probate Court Room, Skowhegan,
i SAD nld County, on Tuesday the 10th day of Nov
!" D., 1895, at one O'Clock in the afternoon.
A. Attest: NATHAN FOWLER.
VIVA Register of said Court.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

Or. Edwin's Quick Relief Porous Plas-
ter only l5e at SIMPSONS corner drug
store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

New lot OF hot water bottles at Samp-
sons corner drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

The room was Hastily decorated with
eyergreens and fir trees and presented
very attractive appearance. The tables
were set in the form of a T.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

Indignant Butcher: "That dog of yours has
been getting into my sausage Pointer.
well, he stems to huow bus place. y onkers
statesman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

Chocolate Ice Cream, Sponge cake
CAKES
Angel Cake Nut Cake Sunshine CAKE
Fruit cake Neupolitan Cake
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-18
Western ..uninn Bulletins.


CHICAGO, July 1S.-The Western
Union Telegraph company has ar
ranged 10 send free bulletin SER
vice over the country from the
populist and bi-metallic conven-
tion which will meet in st. Louis
next week, just as it did from the
late republican and democratic
conventions. 1t has been learned
the service of this kind costs the
company, for operating and de-
livery expense, between $4,000 and
$4,000 per day, not to mention the
extensive wire facilities required
to perform it.
st. Louis and Chicago bulletins
were sent to $4,000 offices and were
given to the press and public free
Of charge. The Chicago bulletins
of the democratic convention. dis
tributed over various circuits from
it's New York Office alone, after
they were received there, amount
ed in the aggregate to more than
$4,000, or about 100000 words.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-18
LATE CUBAN NEWS.

Havana, Cuba, July 1S.-A passen-
ger from San Cristobal who reached
here today reports having heard heavy
cannonading and musketry firing all
yesterday. 1t proceeded apparently
from the north of the mountains. 1t
is believed an engagement was then
in progress between the Fuentes COM
mand and the insurgents under Nj
nez. The latter was recently reported
as having passed the Los Pinas farm
in the province of Pinar Del Rio.
Protected by Quintin Bandera, Jose
Miros has succeeded in landing an
expedition in the district of San Die
go.
The band of Juan Bruno, constitut-
ing the rear guard of the Insurgent
Zayas, has attacked the trocha, in the
province of Pinar Del Rio with the
intention of creating a diversion in
order to facilitate the passing of the
line by Maceo.
Inurgents have plundered and par
tally burned the village of Cabesas
in the province of Matanzas.
The town of San Hilario De Qua
mutenuas, founded in 1893, was also
attacked and twelve houses were
burned. ia ,s+,E llb So
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-18
SPLRRING THE LION.

London, July Recommending to-
day upon the correspondence on the
subject of arbitration which the Mar
quis Salisbury laid before the house
of lords yesterday, the Globe express
es the opinion that the British pre-
mier has been perilously near a re-
cognition of the Monroe doctrine On
this point, the Globe says: 1--WE must
beware of weakening in the slight
est degree the position hitherto main
tanned by Great Britain"
The Globe also thinks the foreign
office has been altogether too compla-
cent in respect to the Venezuela
question itself and trusts there is no
disposition on the part of the govern
ment to recede from the determina-
ton not to recognize the American
commission.
The Pail Mall Gazette says both
sides of the correspondence have
shown a disposition to discuss each
possible solution in conciliatory
spirit, they being propelled toward a
settlement by the dynamic forces of
mutual good will
The st. James Gazette expresses the
fear that negotiations have not
brought the United States much near
er to settlement.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-18
TO DYNAMITE A MISER.

Chicago, July 1S.-Charles Melville
has been arrested for storing a large
quantity of dynamite under the Blue
Island viaduct. He claims to have
bought the explosive for use on his
ten-acre farm near Little Falls, n. Y,
in blowing out stumps, but Watch
man Tanning, whose shanty is near
the viaduct, said that Melville had
confided to him that the dynamite was
to have been used in blowing up the
house of miser named Jacob Brown,
living near Little Falls, who is sup
posed to be possessed of about $50, ZOO
securities, money and gold. The po-
lice are investigating the affair.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-18
SLICK TALK.
Spanish Consul Tells What he Don't
Know About Ouba.


NEW YORK, July 1S.-Senor Don
Arturo Baldasauo y TopetoX, con-
sui general for Spain, in this city,
in an interview with a representa-
tive OF the Associated Press, was
asked for information regard ing
the reported death of Jose Maceo,
Senior Baldasano said that he had
no official Information regarding
the matter, but it was probably
true, as the rebel ranks are said to
be rent by dissension. In support
of his views he said information
had been received from several
Cuban whites who recently joined
the rebels, that they were obliged
to serve as privates under black
leaders; and that it had caused
much feeling among the whites
and that the blacks would not
give them commands, as the
blacks and their descendants had
borne the brunt of the war aud
were therefore entitled to COM
mands. When asked as to the out
look for Spain in Cuba. he said it
was excellent and tibet rebellion
had, he believed, reached its max
imum strength, that the rebels
were in two main commands, and
that the ono in Pinar Del Rio, I'M
der Gen. Antonio Maceo was he M
med in by new "trocha" and can
not escape. Rebels in the eastern
part of Central Cuba and in East
ern Cuba, under Gen. Gomez and
others, were not, he declared, ad-
vancing to the relief of Gen. Maceo,
but were reported to be falling
back on Eastern Cuba, where mark
ed discomfort was reported in the
rebel camps and that the presence
OF Gen. Gomez was necessary to
maintain discipline and uphold the
authority Of Gen. Calixto Garcia.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-18
UP ON A ROCKET,
AND THEN DOWN TO THE EARTH
UNDER A PARACHUTE.
An Aeronaut Who Does Away With the
Balloon and Rides Skyward
On a Rocket.

HoUGHToN, Mich, July 49,
Prof. w. w. McEwen, of Jack
son, proposes to revolutionize
aernautics by using an immense
rocket for his ascensions instead
of the time worn balloon. Vari.
GUS models have been expert
mented with and a great deal of
careful test work has been done
with different materials and vari-
GUS kinds of conditions. AT least
result has been accomplished
that is successful, and Mr.. Nc
Even has begun work in Chicago
upon the 60 foot rocket of alum
mum, phosphoborn and other
things that are to carry him two
miles in the air in fewer seconds,
by many, than mortal man has
ever before travelled that distance
on earth or through the atmos-
phere. Prof. McEwen says there
will be no stick to this gigantic
cloud piece, but otherwise the
general form of the ordinary
rocket will be retained. The
means for the propulsion Of the
monster the steadying Of its flight
through the air, the propulsion Of
air to its human occupant and
mechanical filling Of the para
chute at the crucial second when
the rocket has reached its highest
mark and would otherwise fall to
earth with rapidity fatal to the
rider, all these will be covered by
patents In the United States and
the leading foreign countries.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-18
ANOTHER CHURCHMAN WRONG.

Eldorado, Kas., July ISIS. G.
Fleming, of the Exchange National
bank of this city, is under arrest here
on the charge of forgery and en-
bezzlement. Mr.. Fleming was re-
quested to resign and then was ar
rested and placed in Jail. 1t was then
discovered he had forged four notes
on four prominent people Of this coun-
ty for $4,000 and obtained the money
from the bank. Mr.. Fleming, when
asked for a statement, said: II have
no. statement to make. / have not the
money and do not know where it has
gone. An investigation of the banks
condition shows it has over $74, 600
in cash. Mr.. Fleming belongs to
fine family and. was a leader in
church and society circles.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-18
The Columbia is Doomed.

PEsCADoRo, CAL, July Is. There
is no apparent change in the posi-
ton OF the Pacific mail steamer
Columbia. The steamer is resting
quietly on the rocks which she
struck on Tuesday. No steam can
be generated from her boilers as
everything below Is awash. A
steam schooner is furnishing the
power to hoist everything movable
from below her hold into two
scows. They are taking of her
spars, chaines, ropes, donkey en-.
gines, dynanos, and in fact every
thing movable. General Manager
Schwerin, of the Pacific mail, re-
turned to San Francisco satisfied
that there is no salvation for the
Columbia. There is no telling how
long the Columbia will last on her
rocky bed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-18
ARKANSAS TOWN BURNED.

Little Rock, July 1S.-The town of
Malvern, Ark, at the junction of the
Hot Springs railway, was almost en-
tirely wiped out by fire at an early
hour this morning. Malvern is little
city of six thousand inhabitants, the
business portion of the place being
clustered around the railroad station.
All this section was destroyed, only
three business houses remaining. The
total loss is variously estimated at
from 100000 to 100000, only small
portion of which was covered by in
surance. The burned buildings in
clude the railroad depot, two hotels,
the bank and all the principal bust
ness houses of the place. The fire
was without doubt the result of plot
to destroy the town. The blaze broke
out about midnight in three different
places and as there was no appara-
tus, the fire burned itself out.
Four men are under arrest charged
with starting the fire and the people
of the town are in such a state of eX-
element that there is a strong prob
ability that the incendiaries will be
summarily dealt with.
The principal losers are: q. Adams
loss $4,000, fully insured; Hughes &
McRay, $4,000, partially insured; w.
H. Cooper & Bro, $4,000, insurance
$1,000; H. A. Butler, $4,000, insur-
ance $1,000; II. Barnett, 5000, no
insurance; William Duffie, $4,000, no
insurance; l. NJ. & s. railway depot,
$4,000; r. Clary, $4,000, insurance,
$500; NJ. H. Duffie, $1,000, no insur-
ance; Bank of Malvern, $4,000, par
tally insured; j. E. Chamberlain,
$1,000 partially insured.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-18
DON'T WANT UTAH BONDS.
Afraid of Free Silver-A Day With
Mckinley.

Canton, o.. July 1S.-Goyernor Nc
Kinley spent a good deal of time yes
terday answering letters and tele-
grams of congratulations. \ delega-
ton of business men from James
town, y. Y, called on the governor
Tuesday afternoon and there We're
large number of other callers. Nearly
every state in the union was repre-
scented. Hon. c. C. Whitmore, of
Utah, had long talk with Major Nc
Kinley. He has been trying to sell
the Utah bonds in the East and is GO
ing home to tell his silver neighbors
that there will be no market for their
securities till the people have declared
in favor of honest money at the polls.
EX-Secretary of the Treasury Foster
spent several hours with Major Nc
Kinley yesterday. Mr.. Foster takes
hopeful view of the situation and
predicts McKinley's election by
very large majority. He thinks, how
ever, that the campaign should be
vigorous one and like most Republi-
can politicians who come here, he be-
lieves the burden of the speaking
campaign should be born by Gen.
Harrison, Senator Foraker, Thos. b.
and Gen. Stewart l.. Woodford. whose
great financial debates with General
Thomas Ewing in this state during the
fiat mOny craze are a matter of his
tory. Major and Mrs. Mckinley and
ex-Secretary Foster dined last even
ing at the home of Mr.. George
FreaSe.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-18
Rioting Must Stop.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 49,
Mayor McKisson this morning or.
dered the Cleveland Grays to the
Brown Hosting works, where riot
has been of almost daily occur
renee for some time past. Five
companies of militia are now
guarding the works and they will
be reinforced by all the reserve po-
lice in the city. The non-union
men will be taken out of the works
this afternoon and the authorities,
anticipating serious trouble, de-
cided to be well prepared. The
mayor stated that from now on
order will be preserved, even IL it
is necessary for the militia to open
fire.