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The Somerset reporter., 1897-08-26

cottages are open and every indication
points to a prosperous session. The
following are the clergy: Rev. B. {
Wentworth of Skowhegan, acting pre-
siding elder in the absence of Rev. A
S. Laid, who is attending the camp
meeting at Strong. Revs. w. G. Went
worth, Andover; o. S. Pillsbury, Fair
field; J. II. Irwin, Clinton; II. f.
Frohock, Charlestown, ). C.; S. Hooper,
Winthrop; DIR. Hunton and wife of
Claffiin University, S. G.. who will bring
with him a quintette of colored singers
Madison; Mr.. Chapman, Scion; Mr.
Rider, New Sharon; and D. g. Lindsey,
Waterville. A. S. Laid is expected to
mon was preached by c. A. Laughton,
Wednesday morning at 10 O'Clock. This
meeting usually begins Monday but at
the last meeting of the directors it was
voted that the meeting should begin
Wednesday, August 18th and close the
following Monday.
Arson grange held special meeting
Saturday afternoon that proved to be
one of the most profitable sessions since
its organization. A very pleasing liter
airy programme was carried out, con-
sisting of music by the choir, song by
Mrs. Harlin b. Ellis, select reading by
sisters Savage and Millay and brothers
Ellis and Millay. The question, "What
relation does the grange bear to the
social and intellectual life of the com
munity," was discussed by brothers
Walker, Small, Danforth, Millay, Emery,
Hilton and sisters Steward, Gray and
Millay.
Last Wednesday double turnout
from the Somerset stables took Mrs. NJ.
A. Weston, Miss Carrie A. Dyer, Mrs. +.
NJ. Wing and Mrs. George H. Clarke
and little daughter to Bingham where
they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs
George Eames during the day.
At the races in Pennington last week,
Kenelm, the fast roam gelding owned by
". F. French, won the first money in
the 2.29 class in three straight heats.
There were four starters and the time
was got, 2.30 and 29f. Pauline, the
speedy gray mare owned by George II.
Clarke, won the third money in same
class.
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Messengers Notice.
STATE OF MAINE.

SOMERSET IS: COURT OF INSOLVENCY
In the case OF George L. Nelson, OF Saint
Adams. Insolvent Debtor.
This is to give notice that on the 18th day oil
Aug. A. d. 1897, warrant in insolvency was
issued out of the Court Of Insolvency for said
County of Somerset, against the estate OF
said George L. Nelson OF st Adams adjudged
to be an insolvent debtor on petition OF said
debtor. which petition was filed on The 7th day
OF Aug A. D. 1897, to which date interest or
claims is to be computed. That the payment
of any debts to or by said debtor, and the
transfer and delivery OF any property by hin
are forbidden by law. That meeting of the
creditors of said debtor, to prove their debts
and in case there are assets sufficient tC
authorize the same to choose one more as
signees of his estate, will be held at a Cour,
of Insolvency to be holden at the Probate
Court Room in said Skowhegan, on Tuesday
the 14th day of Sept. A. D. 1897 at one O'Clock
in afternoon.
Given under my hand the date first abov,
written. 2w34
X. s. WILLIAMS, Deputy Sheriff
as Messenger of said Court OF Insolvency.
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Messengers Notice.
Office OF the sheriff of Somerset county.
STATE OF MAINE,

Office OF the sheriH OF Somerset county.
STATE OF MAINE.
SOMERSET ss:- Court of Insolvency
In the case OF George s. Burriil & Orrison
Burrll OF Fairfield, Insolvent debtors.
This is to give notice that on the 4th day o.
Aug, A. d. 1897, a warrant in insolvency
issued out of the Court of Insolvency for
said County of Somerset against the estate OF
said George s. Burrill & Orrison Burrill OF
Fairfield, adjudged to be insolvent debtors
on petition OF said Debtors Creditors, which
petition filed the ith day OF August
A. ID. 1897, to which ate interest en- claims is
to be computed. That the pay ment OF any
debts to or by said debtors ano the transfer
and delivery OF any property BY them are
forbidden by law. That q meeting Of the cred
itors of said debtors to prove their debts and
choose one or more assignees of their estate
will be held at Court OF Insolvency to be
holden at the Probate Court Room in Skow =
hogan, in said county of Somerset, on Tues
day, the 14th day Of Sept. A. d. 1897, at one
O'Clock in the afternoon. 2w34
Given under my hand the date first above
written.
WIN. F. MUTT, Deputy Sheriff
rs Messenger of said Court of Insolvency.
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B|xBY & BUCK,
Skowhegan and Bingham.
STATE OF M AINE.
TREASURER's OFFICE,

TREASURER'S OFFICE,
Augusta. Aug 20. 1897.
Pursuant to chap. 8, sec. II, OF the Revised
Statutes, will at the State Treasurers office
at Augusta, on the twenty ninth day of Sep
TENDER next. at II O'Clock, a. M, sell and con l.
vey by deed to the highest bidder, all the in
terest of the State in the tracts OF land herein
after described, lying In unincorporated town
ships, said tracts having be en- forfeited to the
state for State taxes. and county taxes certi .
fed to the Treasurer of State for the year 1896
The sale and convey ance of each tract will be
made subject to a right in the owner part
owner whose rights have been forfeited. to
redeem the same at any time within one year
after the sale, by paying or rendering to the
purchaser his proportion of what the pur
chaser paid therefor at the sale, with interest
at the rate OF twenty per cent per anpum from
the time of sale, and one dollar for r. lease, or
such owner may redeem his interest by pay
ing as aforesaid to the Treasurer of State as
provided in chap 8, sec. rs of the Revised
Statutes.
No tract, however will be sold at a price lees
than the full amount due thereon for such I'M
paid State and county taxes, interest and cost,
as described in the following schedule:
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East New Portland.

Mrs. j. F. Nickerson and family of
Gardiner, have recently visited in town.
The farmers have nearly all finished
haying and report a good crop.
Elias Hutchins and wife and Miss
Allie Churchill took pleasure ride to
Dead river last week.
Miss Jennie Smell of Madison, is visit
ing friends in town.
Mrs. George Jackson, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Eben
Jones, returned to her home in Bath
last Saturday.
Mrs Morrill, Cooke went to Salem Sat
urday, returning Monday.
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Whereas, Edmond A. Sands of Moose River
Plantation, Somerset county, State of Maine, by
his mortgage deed signed by Edmond A. Sands
and Ellen A. Sands, dated June A. ID. 1891, and
recorded June 10 A. ID. 1891 in Somerset registry
of deeds, book 211, page &c. conveyed to me- the
undersigned, certain tract or parcel of land
with the buildings thereon, situated in said
Jack mantown, bounded and described as fol
lows, to wit, being lot No. q range II, to which
scription of the premises, being the same build
ings now occupied by Edmond A. Sands, and
S whereas the condition In said mortgage has has
breach of the condition thereof claim fore
closure of said mortgage.
HEMAN WHIPPLE.
Aug. 16, 1897.
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NOTICE.

The subscriber hereby gives notice that he
has been duly appointed Executor OF the es-
tate of Abigail Philbrick late of Skowhegsn in
the County of Somerset, deceased.
All persons having demands against the es-
tate OF said deceased are desired to present
the same for settlement. and all indebted
the reto are requested to make payment inn
mediately.
Aug. 20, 1897. 3w34
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The name of the lad who fell from the
9 eat beam and was injured was Daniel
Warren instead of Charlie Douglass as
reported by your correspondent last
week.
Mrs. Maud Burrill and little Ivory of
waterville, are visiting her parents, Mr..
aud Mrs c. L. Allen.
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Harmony.

Grain is getting ripe and many are
cutting it. A few are still haying.
The infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs. AL
ton Chadbourne has been dangerously i'll
the past week, but is now improving.
Orren Dore, who has been at work in
Parkman haying, came home sick
Saturday.
Miss Jennie Bartlett of Boston, the
well known artist, is visiting In town.
Fl. G.. Chadbourne with his guest, Mr..
Durgin, went to Kineo on the excursion
Sunday.
s. w. Herrick and Charles Cromwell
started Monday for the Aroostook Co.,
where they will purchase two carloads
of cattle and one OF sheep to take home.
They expect to be absent about ten
days.
Mrs. Nettie Richardson of Brewer, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Gilman. Her sister, Mrs. Judkins, re-
turned to Massachusetts, Saturday.
The annual reunion of the Brown
family will occur Sept. 18th at the home
of Charles Brown.
The members of Harmony grange
have changed their time of meeting tC
once in two weeks, beginning with Wed
nesday evening, Sept /.
DR.. W. A. Bumps of Dexter, was il
town last week on professional business
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Scion.

Mrs. Lizzie Rollins of Bingham, has
been in town visiting her brother, NJ. II
Andrews.
Abner Whipple and his sister, Mrs
Malon Patterson went to Southport, last
week.
Mrs. Albert Chick of Boston, is visit
ing her parents, DR.. and Mrs. j. Moore
Mrs. Enos Gray of Embden, N Dakota
is in town visiting old friends.
A. B. and S. P. Wilson went to Port
land, last week.
Mrs. Ernest Andrews of Pleasant
Ridge, was in town last week visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Abel Stevens
The Ladies Home Circle met with
Mrs. o. w. Hilton last week.
Leslie McIntire and family attended
the circus at Waterville, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lowell Ward were al
North Arson, last Friday.
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NOTiCE:OF FORECLOSURE.

Whereas, Amos j. Lay of JackInan Plantation,
Somerset county, State of Maine, by his mort
gage deed signed by Amos J. Lay, dated July %
set registry of deeds, book Pos page 399 CON
veyed to me. the undersigned, certain tract or
parcel of land with he buildings thereon. stu
described as follows, to wit, it being the same
parcel of land that was conveyed To Joseph A. Co
lar, by D. s. aud Charles Holden of Jackman
Plantation, and described in their deed dated
June 3, 1891, and recorded in Somerset registry
June 9, 1891, book 30, page 524, to which refer
ence may be had for more particular description
of premises, being the same building now occu-
pied by J. ). illams, and whereas the CON
dtion in said mortgage has been broken, now
theref IRE by reason of the breach of the condi-
ton thereof claim foreclosure OF said mort
gage. 3w34
HEMAN WHIPPLE.
Aup lG. 1897.
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Mrs. w. 81. Whitney and little daugh-
ter returned to their home in Warren,
last Saturday.
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This Is the stamp that ths irft.r Ire
Which carried the story q aa vide.
OF certain cure for the Loaf s'sie sore
That bubb1ed up from The tainted tide
ofthe blood below. md 'tsas Ayers name
And his sarsapariila. that al nov. know,
That was just beginning lis hght 81 fame
With it's cures of so years ago.
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Remember and get your Paris Green
at Simpsons, corner druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-08-26

Ayers Sarsaparilla
is the original sarsaparilla. 1t
has behind it a record for cures
unequalled by any blood puri-
flying compound. 1t is the only
sarsaparilla honored by a
medal at the Worlds Fair Of
1893. Others initiate thu
remedy; they can't initiate the
record:
90 Years of Cures.
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

F. NJ. SIMPSON, State Treasurer.
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-03

BERLIN, Sept. at is asserted upon
reliable authority that the German
government will demand from France
an exclamation Of the dispatch sent by
M Meline. the French premier, in reply
to the message of congratulation on the
AIsace-Lorrain society upon the sign
ing of the Franco Russian alliance, IN
which NJ. Meline expressed the hope OF
. reunion of Alsace-Lorraine with the
French republic Germany, it is SAID,
also will demand satisfaction for the
arcasses committed before the German
embassy in Paris on the evening Of
President Faure's return from his visit
to Russia
The anniversary of the battle OF
sedan was celebrated here with much
less enthusiasm than usual, the eVl-
dent desire being to divest the ami
versary of all elements irritating 10
France. Flags were flying from the
public buildings and the school chill
dren were given q holiday.
Still smarting under the completion
of the F'ranco-Russian alliance, most
of the leading German papers embrace
the opportunity to convey to France a
hint that she must abandon any idea
of the restoration Of Alsace-Lorraine
The Tageblatt says that when France
shall have learned to accustom herself
to this irrevocable fact the cele-
bration of Sedan day will be super
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-03
RESULT OF THE CONFERENCE DOUBTFUL
At Pittsburg the Men Are
Bitterly Opposed to the
So-CalIed Hanna Terms
of Settlement = Mob
Law at HazIeton.

COLUMBUS, O., Sept. 2.-The na-
tional executive board of the United
Mine workers has adjourned until to-
morrow morning, without reaching q
conclusion on the proposition of the
Pittsburg operators and it is impossible
to predict what will be done. The
board had a stormy session this after
noon, and there appears to be a very
decided difference of opinion among
the members as to the best course to
pursue. The proposition of the Pitts
burg operators applies specifically to
that district, but in effect all other dis
tricts are concerned. The proposition
is that the Pittsburg miners shall re-
turn to work at a 64-cent rate. pend
ing arbitration, the conditions Of the
arbitration to be that the rate for min
ing shall not be fixed at more than 50
cents a ton nor less than 60 cents. IN
der such conditions, the miners main
tain, they would probably not secure
through arbitration, more than 65
cents. The Pittsburg miners want SO
cents, and there is some doubt whether
they could be induced to accept less
without vigorous protest and a. long
officials agree that they cannot act for
the miners, and that the most they can
do is to submit recommendations for
acceptance or rejection by the craft.
The operators and the coal miners
executive committee today met at $50
a. m with closed doors. All were present
for the respective sides. The miners
officials declined to foreshadow auy
proposed movement in case of a refusal
to accept the operators proposition to
open the mines at Ga cents per ton
pending arbitration. They were willing
to talk of general conditions and moth
ing else except that they want the
agreement to hold good for a year. On
the other hand the operators were very
confident that the miners officials
would accept and refer the 64-cent rate
to their constituents. The opera tors
are willing to make reasonable conces-
s1ons, which may cover a period of
twelve months.
Separate sessions were held tonight
by the national executive board of the
miners and the committee of the Pitts
burg operators. Both meetings were
of an informal nature, but that of the
miners board was important The
nempefS agreed to reject the PROPOSE
ton of the operators. It appears that
the price to be paid for machine min
ing is the principal stumbling block
The operators offer to pay only one
half of the price on pick mining for
machine mining and the miners de-
mand two-thirds. Were this objection
disposed of, it is doubtful however,
whether the other differences could
be settled. The miners will offer no
counter proposition, and the operators
committee is not empowered to make
a new one Another joint conference
will be held tomorrow morning and
both operators and miners will en-
deavor to arrive at a more perfect
understanding of just what each side
demands. a member of the miners
board stated tonight he thought some
step might yet be taken toward a
settlement, but had no definite idea
along what line it might be.
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that the claims were not individual
claims. but national. Mr.. BodweIl
termed as absurd the claims of the
United States that the money award
ed by the commission would be paid
to the queen Of England as a trustee
He claimed that the queen received
such money as a prerogatlVe TO Oe
paid over to the individuals that had
suffered Mr. Bodwell contended that
the question of compensation to In
dividuals depended on damage done
by seizure and the assuming of the
rights of England by the United
States must alone be taken into con-
sideration. He argued that, unless
England can show international wrong
that she would not have any case,
however great the damage. 1t was no
distinction between one individual and
another in the claim Any person
domiciIed in British territory and ow-
ing England temporary allegiance had
a right to the protection of the Brit
ish crown.
Mr.. Dickinson remarked that the
British government in all its cases did
not neglect to press. their claims in
regard to individuals.
Mr.. Bodwell, answering, stated that
the commission had been established
by written agreement, and that the
commission would have to consult that
document to ascertain its position.
The question is one of international
law. and the speaker contended as
such the claims would have to be de-
cided. He claimed, as second step,
that the domicile of an individual de-
cided his nationality.
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Emperor Williams Temper Lost.
France Will Be Called Upon to Make
Some Explanations

fiuous. The Democratic organs urge
the abolition Of what they term use
less celebration.
The evening papers comment severe
" upon Premier Meline's want Of tact
in sending a reply to the message of
congratulation ol the Alsace-Lorraine
society upon the signing of the alliance,
thus encouraging the members in an
act which, from the German view
point, involves high treason. It is be-
lieved, however, that the incident viii
be amicably adjusted by its being de-
clared a misunderstanding
PARIS, Sept. 2.-The attitude of the
French press and public towards Ger
many is distinctly more resolute than
it was before the Franco-Russian alli-
ance was announced. Various rumors
concerning the governments inten-
tions are in circulation, among others
one to the effect that upon the reas-
sembIing of the chamber of deputies
NJ. Hanotaux will make an important
speech on the subject of the alliance,
which will be in the nature of a mani
festo. and will reverberate throughout
the country. It is also reported that
the government intends to dissolve the
chamber and appeal to the country in
the assurance that the popularity Of
the Meline cabinet is SO great that the
whole radical opposition will be swept
away. This effervescence is apparent
~ due to the celebration of the ami
versary Of Sedan today.
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adopted unanimously. One fayors
discriminating duty on imports ship
ped in American bottoms and design
ed to foster American shipping, and
the other urges the early completion
Of the harbors Of refuge.
Another resolution, looking towards
better farm roads, contained some ex-
celIent fea lures such as advocating
the use Of wide tired wagons, but II
had one clause which the congress did
not look upon with favor, viz: The as
sistance by the states with appropria-
tions from the state treasury-and that
killed it.
Another important matter came up
in a report from the committee on res
olutions looking to an amendment Of
the constitution so as to enlarge the
scope Of the congress and tie to it all
of the various agricultural and educa-
tional elements of the country. The re-
port was adopted and the constitution
accordingly amended. This change has
been, unfortunately for the congress
itself, referred to in the press as a re-
organization, and there has been con-
nected with the idea in the minds of
some the thought that the old plan
was seriously wrong, and that the old
officers were not doing their duty. NO
such thing is true. The congress sim
ply wants to enlarge its scope, and to
this there was no objection on the part
of any of the delegates. AS section 2,
Of the constitution, now stands, the
delegates to the congress will be one
member from each congressional dis
trict in the country, to be named by
governors of states, and to be them
selves practical farmers; one person
representing each agricultural college
and experiment station in the country;
one person representing each society
organized for the fostering of agri-
cultural interests, such as the state
agricultural society of this state.
The South having been overlooked in
the matter of officers, only one as
sistant secretary coming from below
the Mason and Dixon line, President
Clayton nominated for vice president
of the congress F. L. Maxwell, of
Louisiana. who was elected by accIa-
nation. 1t was explained that the
oversight was wholly accidental The
congress originated in the South, and
its most loyal and active supporters
in past years have been Southerners.
c. A Wieting, of New York, was made
second vice president
The committee on finance reported
that the receipts $500 from the citf-
Zens of st. Paul. were exactly balanced
by the expenditures. A recommenda-
! ton of the committee that 81 be levied
unOn each delegate, making a fund of
about $500 for the publication of the
report of the congress. was passed.
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FORT WORTH CONFIRMED.
Next Congress VIII BE Held in the
Other Star.

Next Congress VIII BE Held in the
Other Star.
The principal item of business at
the session yesterday forenoon was
the final decision upon the next place
of meeting. D. O. Lively, of Fort
Worth, Tex, the first assistant secre-
tary, extended a hearty invitation to
the congress to hold its next conven-
ton in that city. He spoke for over
half an hour, describing the country.
the city and the people, and promised
all the delegates a royal reception.
He stated that he was authorized to
offer a free hall, the payment of all
expenses of the convention, and a hos
pitable entertainment by the citizens
He agreed to personally canvass Mex
leo and arouse an interest among the
people of that country, so they would
send a large delegation.
L. F. Whitaker, of Nebraska, put
forward the claims of Omaha and
guaranteed a free hall. After a
prolonged discussion, vote was TAX
en-, and Fort Worth won by an over
whelming vote AS the roll call pro-
ceeded il became evident that such
would be the result, and, on motion
of the Nebraska delegation, the enter
prising city in Texas was made the
unanimous choice.
Invitations were received to hold the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-09-03
SILVER SERVICE.
Plate Presented to the officers of
the GunhOat Wheeling.

VALLEJO. Cal. Sept. "A silver service
of 900 pieces was presented this afternoon
to the gunboat Wheeling by the citizens OF the
citv of Wheeling The party of congressman,
ladies and citizens of West Virginia, who had
come to California to make the presentation
personally. were brought from San Francisco
nv land and were received at the quay wall
by the officers of the Wheeling and escorted
on board the vessel. The crew was lined up
on the main deck and the presentation speech
was made by Hon. D. E. Dovener, of West
Virginia Commander Debree responded On
behalf Of the officers and men Of the Wheel
ing accepting the gift and expressing appre-
citation Of the Journey of the delegation Of
donors who had travelled so far on such
generous errand.
At the conclusion of these ceremonies the
guests were entertained at luncheon by the
officers of the ship and were then shown
about the Wheeling and the other ships and
places of interest at the navy yard. The
party started back for the city by tug late
in the afternoon, amid salutes from every
whistle about the place on land and water.