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Rock Island Argus., 1897-03-12
Piles. Pilsei Pfles.

DR.. williams Indian Pile Ointment
will cure blind. bleeding. liberated
and itching piles. It sbsorbs the
tumors, aliays the itching at once,
acts as a Poultice, giving instant re.
lief. DR.. Williams Indian Pile Oint.
ment is prepared only for piles
and itching Of the private parts. and
nothing else. Every box is guaran.
teed. Sold BY druggists or sent BY
mail for so cents and 81 per box.
WLLIAMe M'F'd. Co., Props Cleve.
land. Ohio. For sale BY all drug.
gists.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-03-12

The ice in the final breakup yester.
day afternoon took awav 800 feet oi
the dam above Moline, but the
damage was not as great as it was
feared it might be. This news came
from Moline, and the arsenal Offices
have no information to verify any
damage whatever.
The channel is clear in front OF the
city. and is also open, at Muscatine.
The water is still rising. At the
government bridge the gusge indi-
Gated $50 and rising; the tempera-
ture was 26.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-03-12
"Ehat fired Reoline'

Overcomes rs when inferior prepar
ations are recommended by unscru
pulous dealers as ..just as good q
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Syr
up" whom We know the unequalet
merits Of this great medicine. Sole
by n. F. Bahnsen.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-03-12

As an honest remedy Foley's Honey
and Tar does not hold out false
hopes in advanced stages, but truth.
fuliy claims to give comfort and re-
lief In the very worst cases, and in
the early stages to effect a cure.
Sold By II T. Bahnsen.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-03-12

A reliable grocer will never offer a
cheap or weak imitation of a genuine
original article because he happens
to make little extra profit. But it
Is well to observe that when genuine
Postum Cereal coffee is ordered, that
you get Postum and not a spurious
Imitation offered as "just as good ~
Rock Island Argus., 1897-03-12
A HEALTHY FAMILY
VIII be the Result.

Hart. Mich.-Postum Cereal com
Pany, Lim., Battle Greek, Mich
Gents: Please send me 81 worth ot
Postum by express; enclosed find
money order for same.
My family all like it; no more cof
fec for Us. Yours truly.
j. A. COLLIER.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-03-12

When bilious or costive eat . Cas-
csret. candy cathsrtie. cure gusrsn.
teed, 10 cents, Is cents.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-03-12
Dont Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your LiHs
AWAy.

Away.
II you want to quit tobacco using
easily and forever, be made we'll,
strong, magnetic, full Of new life and
vigor, take No-To-Bac. the wonder
worker that makes weak men strong.
Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 10000 cured. Buy No-To-B Bac
from your own druggist, who will
guarantee . cure. Booklets and sam
pies mailed free. Addres Sterling
Remedy company. Chicago or New
York.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-03-12
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Rock Island Argus., 1897-03-12
Election Notice.

Election Notice.
Notice is hereby given that on
Tuesday, the 9Th day of April. A. D.,
1897. in the city of Rock Island, Ills.
an election will be held for the fol.
lowing officers, to-wit:
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-01-07
CORRESPONDENCE
Fairfield

The public installation of the |. .. o.
F., No. IS, occurred Monday evening
1t was conducted By District Deputy
Grand Master, ). z. Felker. assisted by
Past Grands. q. d. Richardson, {. d.
Roundv aud :. Merrill. After the in
stallation refreshments were served and
a general good time enjoyed by the large
company present.
Fairfield is soon 10 have new indus
try. Mr.. james Tibhett- and Mr. Hugh
Wyer have leased the rent Just north Of
Neil Gregory's store and are fitting il up
for the manufacture Of cigars, and re-
tail of smokers supplies. Messrs Tib-
bits and Wyer will employ first-class
cigar maker, and propose 10 manufacture
a first-class article.
Mrs. Sarah Hitchins, aged - years,
died very suddenly last Saturday noon
at the home of her daughter Mrs \. I.
Crosby on Burrill st. The funeral took
place, Monday, p. M
At the meeting Of the Benevolent So
ciety last Friday, Mrs. NJ II Black
well was elected permanent chairman.
A vote of thanks was extended to all
those who have generously responded 10
the call and contributed 80 largely 10 the
help of the society particularly 10 Rev
J. F. Rhoades, Mr.. Moody and Mrs. l..
Il. TOtman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-01-07

board of cars at from 500 to $3.50 per
cord. This Is quite benefit to the
farmers having a small amount of spruce
to sell. too small to haul to the saw
mills.
4. S. Burke and W. B. Goodrich were
at skowhegan, Friday and Saturday of
last week. "a witnesses on the Padham
and Nigue case.
The young people had sociable on
New Years eve.
"Wint" Lander aud family Of Rum
ford Falls, are visiting at his brothers,
J. J. Lander.
Thomas Whitney came home, Satur-
dav night; he reports not over two
inches of snow in the woods.
The Junior Christian Endeayor Society
elected officers at the regular meeting.
sunday afternoon Ethel Burke, Pres.
Jesse Brown. \. Pres: Eva Foss, Sec &:
Nora Lander, Treas.
The house of James Collins Concord,
Was burned, Saturday night
Henry Washhnrn sold eleven horses
at the auction sale. saturday.
The present week is being observed as
a week Of prayer in the Congregational
church and Methodist chapel
INFTTF.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-01-07
West Pittsfield

Mr.. Thomas Gleason Of Canaan who
has been in New Hampshire serving as a
cook for crew of men, arrived home
Jan. lst.
Mrs. W. f. Emerson has moved to the
village. she has rented "A house in the
vicinity of the Waverly Mill where she
intends to take boarders, Edith is with
her. Mr.. Emerson, and Edgar who is at
tending school, will remain on the farm.
Mrs. james Pottle and MISS Alta
Davis were called home from Mass. by
the death of their sister, Mrs. Lowell
Mrs. Pottle will stay couple of weeks
Died in Pittsfeld, Dec. 3lst., of
typhoid fever, Linda T., wife of Frank
l.. Lowell and daughter of Frank Il. and
Jennie Davis of w. Pittstield, aged Il
years, funeral services at her late resi-
dence, Jan. 3D., Rev. g. II. Hamilton
officiating. This bereavement is heavy
blow to the husband, parents and the
two sisters and one brother, besides
many friends that are left to mourn their
loss
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Canaan

Harry Hubbard and Gertrude Moody
returned to Good VIII Farm 10 school
last Monday after passing two weeks
vacation at home.
Laforest Gleason lost valuable horse
last week.
Thomas Gleason has returned home
after long absence working on dam.
Geo W. Johnson is confined To his
bed by sickness.
The watch meeting at the Masonic hall
new year : eve was well attended. There
was a program consisting OF recitations
by the children. readings, dialogues,
etc, interspersed with singing by the
choir. During the intermission apples
were provided for all and about an hour
spent in social chat. The Canaan band
pleased all with their music at intervals.
Order was again restored at about II
o'clock and short speeches from several
gentlemen and ladies present. lmme-
diately following DR.. loves remarks,
Mr.. Herrick at / 10 began the sermon
for the occasion. 1t was eagerly listen
ed to by all present and like all of Mr..
Herrick's sermons was an able and in
structive address. 1t continued until
'96 had passed away never to return and
the new year was ushered in. After
wishing friends a happy new year all
returned home happy.
Our village schools close this week
after short term of six weeks.
Mrs. N. Hall is quite sick at this writ
ing.
Miss Lucia Morrill, and sister, frankie
of Waterville, visited at their grand
fathers, Fairfield Hubbard's, few
days last week.
III. J.. Corson, who has been spending
his vacation at home the past two weeks.
was in town Sat. He will return to
Colby this week.
The meetings conducted by Mr. Her.
rick and Mr.. Martin are very interesting
and will continue during this week.
Services every afternoon at 3 o'clock
except Sat. and each evening at o. clock
Mrs. w. T Chase and Miss Edith
Gardiner of Pittsfeld, were In town
Sunday.
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Bingham.

The officers of Mount Moxie |. o. o.
F. were publicly installed by Leon
Merrill of Scion, Deputy Grand Master,
as follows: ID. G. Bean, Nc; Ingram
Pierce, V. g., G. c. Miller, Rec. Sec. =;
Mark Dinsmore, Per. Sec. !; A. B. Chase,
Treas. Alfred Holden, Warden; w. B..
Goodrich, Conductor; Chas. Colby, r.
Sup. to N. g.; Fred Ennis, l.. Sup. to n.
G.; III. Collins, |. g.. A. Ii. Smith, o. G.. !;
j. G. Gregory, Chap; Ben Adams and
Herbert Hilton, s. s.; A. II. Dinsmore,
p. N. G. After the installation a
sociable was enjoyed by all.
The Ladies' Current Events Club met
with Mrs Julia Colby last Friday, With
the following program Quotations
from any author; Reading records Of
previous meeting; Current events, Mrs
Belle Williams King James V of Scot
land and selections, Miss Belle Clarke :;
Henry's V and VI, Mrs. s. Washburn !;
Wars of the Roses, Mrs. Mae Eames !;
Life of Chaucer, Mrs. Alice Goodrich !;
Mental Tramps, Mrs. Julia Colby. One
new member Joined the club. Adjourn
ed to meet in two weeks at the home of
Mrs. Cora Jordan. 1t is with regret
that the club learns that their president,
Mrs. Mae Eames will be absent several
weeks at N. Arson for medical treatment.
The season thus far has been favor
able to the numbering interests; just
snow enough for yarding. Colby q
Preble have some 100000 on the yards
at Pierce pond, and $50, 900 at Indian
pond. Danville Bean, $4,000 sticks on
the yards at Pleasant Ridge.
1t is thought that some 5000 cords of
puIp wood will be shipped from this
station, mostly for the mill at Scion ;
and 800 cords of White birch to the
Shank factory at No. Arson. The pulp
wood is spruce, cut into four foot logs
in the fall and early winter. 1t is then
hauled on long drays two or three cords
to span of horses; and delivered on
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-01-07

1t takes time, but if you keep at it,
you can teach your conscience not to
interrupt you.-Puck.
No invention, we think, ever caused
as much talk as the telephone
Yonkers Statesman.
She-You seem to forget yourself sir.
He-How could do otherwise in your
presence Judy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-01-07

The annual meeting of the B. B. club,
was held with Mrs. A. NJ. Thompson,
Monday, Jan. 18th. A delightful after
noon was spent in matters pertaining TO
the club. At the close refreshments
were served. The next meeting will be
with Mrs. f. Witham, Jan. 49,
Miss C. A. Morrison is spending few
weeks with her sister, Mrs. c. F. Tufts
Elder John Robinson who has been
confined to the house the past few weeks
Is slowly improving.
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West Madison.

Miss Grace l.. Harding closed sue
cessful term of school, last week in Dist.
No. ID.
The meetings at the Twelve Corners
have closed for the winter.
Mrs. Eta Hall who has gone to Bos-
ton for treatment is reported to be i'm
proving.
Mr.. M. NJ. Danforth is doing quite an
extensive business of numbering on his
lot in Dist. No. ..
Miss Bertha Mantor is learning dress
making at No. Arson.
The Madison High school entertained
the No. Arson Academy school at the
High school building, last Friday even
ing.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-01-07
North Fairfield.

Mr. David Young had his foot injured
quite badly while working in the woods.
Mr.. Geo. W. Goodwin Is at home from
Providence. r. l., where he has situa-
ton at the Friends school
Mr. and Mrs. Jones of Augusta, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs Lester Holway,
last week.
4 parry consisting of Mr. and Mrs. g..
T. Tibbetts. Mr.. and Mrs. A. b, Good
win. Mr.. aud Mrs {. H. tIoxie and Nj.
A. G.. Bowman celebrated the 5Oih
birthday anniversary of Mrs. SiAs IoXje
at Wateryille, last Friday evening
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-01-07

seamen with which to man our con-
stantly increasing navy.
The Republican national platform ana
most of the Republican platforms IT the
various states are pledged to acti, IN
this behalf 1t is important that Sc ne
thing be done. and that quickly. ne
Legislature of 1895 relieved this class OF
property of very much of the burdens OF
taxation that it was at that time sub
tected to.
think we have good reasons to expect
that. through our able delegation IN con
gress. which will gladly do all in its
power, effective measures will soon be
taken to secure this much-needed en-
enlargement and legislation.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-01-07

~ burned my fingers very badly The pain
was inteuse. DIR. Thomas Eclectric Oil brought
relief in three minutes. 1t was almost magical.
never saw anything like it," Amelia Swords
Saundersville, O.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-01-07
Athens Grange.

The officers of Athens Grange were
installed at their regular meeting, Jan.
End, 1897. Master, c. II. Jones; Over
seer, G. II. Allen; Lecturer, j. F. Cor
son; Steward, Elmer Staples; Asst.
Steward, L. II. Curtis; Chaplain, j. w.
Hinckley; Treasurer, r. II. Boothby
Sec, c. F. bore Gate Keeper, William
Corson; Ceres, Mrs. c. II. Jones; Pomo-
ma, Mrs. J. F. Corson; Flora. Mrs. &. IL
Allen; Lady Asst. Steward, Mrs. J.. II,
Curtis.
Evening journal., 1897-02-10
SITUATION IN CRETE.
reaoe 81 rorope Menaced by the Conflict
~ ChrI.tInns aud. Mnssnllnans.


LoNpON. Feb 10.-The Times this
morning says that q Vienna newspaper
contains stn Interview with Minister del
ylnnis. tn. Grecian representative at Par
is to the effect that unless the powers
compel the sultan to execute Cretau re
forms. affairs may take turn endangeting
the peace of Europe The Greek govern.
ment, according to Minister Delyaunls,
has done ard will do nothing 10 compli-
cate affairs; hu.. lac claims. the present
agitation seriously embarrassed &c. During
the course of his interview Minister Del
yannis asserts that the comedy or 80 call
ell conference OF the ambassadors at Con
stantinoplo must be discontinued, and the
European powers must decide 10 extricate
Christians from an intolerable position
A dispatch from Canea says that the
commanders of the foreign men of war
now concentrated of the island of Crete
have notified the captains of the Greek
warships that no isolated action on the
part of the Greeks. such as bombarding
the town OF Canea OF the landing of troops,
win be permitted.
A dispatch from Cologne, Germany,
iays chat the kolniS.he Zcitung declares
chat the attempt az Clesce TO annex Crete
will not succeed. France IL is asserted,
may favor thu design, but the dreibund
and Russia have asieed TO maintain the
status QUO.
The Athens correspondent Of The Times
in q dispatch announces that he Is empow-
cred to assert thdt there Is fun accord be-
twc'n the king and cabinet upon the sub.
iect of the Cretan policy.
The correspondent Of The Times at Ath-
ons also asaerts that during the uproarious
donate in che legislative chamber yester.
day afternoon and last evening the opposi.
ton mgad the government TO take "a stand
on the matter Of the union OF Greece with
Crete az all costs
a dispatch to The Telegraph from Ber-
lin says that The National Zeitung has
made an angry attack g England, which
country thlt journal accuses Of being de-
sirons OF forwarding its own policy by al
lowing FREQ action TO the Russian frencl
desire for the formation Of q Greek empire
Great Britain thus hoping 20 eain hei
end through theoutbreak over the CrotaI
question.
Evening journal., 1897-02-10
swARMs WITH INSURGENTS.
How wc5ier Has "Pncined" the Provincs
of Pinar del Rio.

HAVANA, via Key West, Feb 1C.-Tht
various reports and statements Of Captain
General Weyler announcing the paciflca
tion of the province OF Pinar del Rio anc
the almost complete disappearance Of the
insurgents in that Part of the island are
far from being borne out by facts
As matter of fact, the insurgent forces
in Pinar del Rio seem better of, more
thoroughly equipped and disciplined thar
at any previous state of the campaign. In
support OF this assertion the following
statements have been gathered from the
most reliable sources;
In the neighborhood Of Catalina anc
Las Cuevas are the insurgent leaders VA
roma Rivero and Luis Perez with about
] geo men well armed and having plenty
OF ammunition, but they are poorly clsd.
In the zone of Jaucia and Mula Is the
insurgent leader Lazo with some 600 men
I.azo is wounded in both arms.
In the districts Of Bayas, Rio del Medic
MaDagnacos, Pena Blanca and Pan de
Azucar are various groups of insurgents
with a total of over 500 men, under Vide
Ducasi
AT the heights OF Gobernadora and ths
Sierra del Rosario the insurgents are un
der the command of Brigadier Genera
Rius Riycro and the leaders Jose Manue
Barrio and perico Delgado. They consist
Of infantry and some cavalry, estimated
to number about 500 men.
AT Soroa is force Of Insurgents undel
Antonio Nunez. Nunez, however, is saiC
20 be wounded.
AT the Iona heights is the Torro Ber
mudez band, and at, Bayate and in the dis
trict Of Punta Bravo are the insurgents
under Garraga and Lucas MARTINEZ
The insurgent leader Federico Nunez I
at Las Mangas, and near Arabia In Carlo
tn and Artomisa are insurgent forces un
der Lorau.
These forces alone, those of the know
leaders Of the insurgents in the field, ar
estimated TO number about 8, 900 men, an,
yet the captain general claims that Pima
del Rio is "pacihed. "
In addition to these forces is q stron,
bodyguard Of insurgents, which seems &
have mysteriously disappeared from tn
neighborhood of Havana. The whereabout
of this force is attracting much attention
and is known TO be causing the Spanis
staff considerable anxiety
The friends of the insurgents intimat
that a big surprise is being prepared fo
Captain General Weyler when he tries t
return TO Havana.
Evening journal., 1897-02-10
Rats Lenrs a sinking shin.

HAVANA, via Key West, Feb. 10-Gen
eral Gonzales Munoz is upon the point o.
returning 20 Spain on leave of absence
His example is TO be followed by General.
Basam Bernal, Pin, Figucron and Losai
in March. These officers, the friends o
the insurgents claim, see absolutely n,
chance of glory in Cuba and considerabl,
danger Of disgrace, to say nothing Of dis
ease and wounds Consequently, their enc
mics add seeing that the insurgents mus
eventually triumph by the machete or 9th
erwiss, they are adopting the policy o
rats, when the latter become aware tina
the ship which harbored them is upon thl
point OF sinking.
Evening journal., 1897-02-10
nrurderer's Deathbed Confession.

PARKERsBURG, W. Va, Feb 1O.-About
eight years ago Alexander Campbell, a
farmer Of this county, wealthy and old,
was killed. supposedly by "A dynamite ex-
plosion in the home of IN. John L. Cor
rill on Fishing creek, i'm Tyler county. DR..
GoiTill died last week, and it has just
transpired that he confessed numbering
Campbell and told the mode Of the muir
der. He said that Campbell came to collect
$50 of him; that they quareled that he
first dubbed Campbell TO death, then
placed him on a bed and exploded dyna-
mite under it after removing his own fam
lly from the house. DR. Gorrill was always
suspected of the murder, but evidence
lnough 10 Justify his arrest was lacking.
Evening journal., 1897-02-10
nrunIacsy HopeiessIy Insaue.

LONDON, Feb. lO.-A dispatch to The
Daily Telegraph from Vienna confirms the
report that Michael Munkacsy. the cele-
brated artist, is hopelessy insane Pho VI
emma correspondent of The Daily Tele.
graph says that for months while at Codes
burg suffering from spinal paralysis, Nun
kacsy sat brooding and melancholy. sud.
denly, in an excess of madness, be attack
ed and nearly strangled the attendants
and one of the doctors Accordingly be
was sent TO the insane asylum at Eudc.
Mich. The doctors report that the paraly
sis is increasing with alarming rapidity,
und that the prospects for his recovery are
very remote.
Evening journal., 1897-02-10
CieveIand's vacation TrIp.

TOLEDO, Feb. iO.-A passenger agent Of
the Canadian Pacific now In this city Is
authority for the statement that President
Cleyeland viii take a trip around the
world Immediately after the Inauguration
OF his successor The president and his
party will 60 to the Pacific coast over che
Canadian Pacific road, and Division Pas.
scnger Agent Sheehy Of that line win con
duct the party in person. He desires u
avoid public functions as much as possible
and intends 10 make thelcircuit Of the
globe as o private citizen Private Secre-
tary Ihurbcr and several members of Pres
ident Cleveland's cabinet are expected 90
accompany his exccllcncy Mrs. Cleveland
and the children may accompany the par
". That matter has not been fully decided
vet
Evening journal., 1897-02-10
CAAIR FoR MAYHEM.
Conrt OF Appeals Refuses TO Give the
hurderer New Trial.

Conrt or Appeals Refuses TO Give the
Nurderer New Trial.
sAIBANY, FEB, iO.-The court of appeals
his dismissed the appeal Of Arthur May
hcy, the condemned negro murderer of
Hampstead, from % decision of .Iusticc
Keogh refusing to grant him new trial.
The ec1urt IN former decision affirmed tho
Judgment of conviction. He was convicted
of numbering stephen Powell at Hemp
stead on March Z, 1896.
An accomplice, John A. Wayne, who Is
serving q 10 years sentence In Sing Sing
prison. said after the affirmation of May
hcw's sentence that the testimony which
he had given at Mayhew's trial had beer
false The motion for "a new trial was then
made by Mayhew's counsel on the confes
sion Of Wayne This was denied. and the
court OF appeals aflinns that denial. May
hew is under sentence to be sent to th,
death chair the week commencing March Z.
Evening journal., 1897-02-10
charred with rrnnd.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 1O.-A man named
Vinberg hailing from Boston, has been
arrested here for obtaining goods Under
false pretenses. BY representing that hc
represented Dcboney a Co. of Boston he
managed 20 secure diamonds, clothing.
furniture, otc., TO a large amount lie
opened a splendid office with quito an ex.
tcnsive corps of clerks typewriters, etc.
Exposure came yesterday, and most Of the
goods have been returned 20 the firms who
furnished them.
Evening journal., 1897-02-10
The Question of Armor Plate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1O.-The senate COM
mittee on naval affairs has reached a
conclusion on the report TO be made as n
result Of its inquiry on the subject Of ar
NOR plates. The committee will recon-
mend that the secretary of the navy snail
not be authorized to pay more than $500
per ton for armor and that an appropria.
ton of 81, 500, 600 be made to be used in
tho establishment of plant in case the
manufacturers refuse TO accept this price
Evening journal., 1897-02-10
Pennsyivania's Relay Races.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb 1O.-The commit
tee on track athletics at the university Of
Pennsylvania has decided to hold their an
nual intercollegiate relay race meeting on
Saturday, April "a. There will be two
races to determine the college champions
of America One will be for mile, each
man to run "A quarter, and the other wili
be a four mile race, each man 10 run a
mile. Harvard, who has won the mile
championship for the past two years, has
signifod her intention of entering. Moro
than 90 colleges and universities have been
invited, and about that many preparatory
and high schools.