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The Atlanta constitution., 1898-10-17
Evidences of a Conspiracy
Against the Government
of France.
SECRET WAS GIVEN AWAY
Ccmplicity of Rival Princes Denied and
Scope of Movement Said To Have
Been the Removal of Ger
tain Military Officers
in That Country.

Paris October 14.--It is announced here
this morning that military plot against
the government has been discovered
The Rappel, The Aurore and The Petite
RepubIique Francaisc publish almost denu-
cal stories on the subject.
1t appears that the plot was discovered
by a general holding an important position,
The p!otters were to have taken action on
Saturday, during the absence of the MIN
lister of war. General Chanoine. 1t further
appears that when the government was
warned of the plot the ministers were not
surpr sed. having already obtained inIor-
nation regarding the conspiracy.
The Pretenders Not Implicated.
The Matn says The plot was not In favor
of ono of the prcteuders to the throne OF
France, who has been talked about FOR
some time, but was only FOR the purpose OF
changing certain officials OF the govern
ment without touching the president.
The premier N. Brisaon. WAS among
those who were not surprised whom notified
OF the plot. He promises to take action IN
the matter.
The government refuses to furnish any
Information regarding the discovery OF the
plot, but II Is rumored this afternoon tina.
the conspiracy involved Prince Louis Bona
parte, who Is colonel Of Russian lancer5'
and in whose favor his elder brother,
Prince Victor BUuaparte. recently resigned
the leadership or the imperiaiist party. It IS
added that certain political personageS
handed the premier Important documents,
including q cipher dispatch concerning Ger
tan m.ataTy men.
Minister OF War Defers Visit.
The minister OF war has recalled his an
nounced intention Of leaving Paris.
Hra tf.T- mon
The Atlanta constitution., 1898-10-17

lowe " G. Fa-oua Thomas Nichols,
Walter Whitehead, Frank Huntey J. Wig
Intou
Sixteen other persons. names not report
ed are saved
The Atlanta constitution., 1898-10-17

A dispatch from So Reverence, a small
town a nttle to the eastward OF the Man
accs, says eighteen bodies from the Mohc-
gan have been washed ashore there. They
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-10
Browns Corner.

We have got dug out after the storm
and business has revived. The roads
we're closed from Monday night tell Fri
day. The style Of snow-drifts this win
ter surely ought to satisfy the Oldest
inhabitant, since they have been sigh
ing for good old fashioned winter wealth
er.
Most of theta rmers who lay in store of
ice were fortunate enough to secure their
supply before the last storm, those who
did not will labor under many disadvant-
ages.
There was meeting ut this place
Sunday afternoon at 1.30 O'Clock, Ed r
jackson was able to be present, and all
r, oiced to see him out again. Although
in very poor health said he should en-
deavor 20 come again In two weeks.
Service will be held at the school house
every Sunday afternoon until further
notice and all are invited.
Elder O. M. Chase had a meeting Sun
day evening, quite a number were pre-
sent.
John Wyman and little son of Wins
low were showed In here last week.
Fred Barnes has been very sick dur.
ing the recent heavy storm, BILIOUS IeVet
and pneumonia are rather dull company
for fellow with the roads impossible
and the DIR. three miles away. Good
nursing by his mother brought him
through the storm and at present he
is some better.
When the mercury dropped down
among the thirties Jan. 20, the wedding
bells pea led aloud In the frosty air. One
of our likely young men Clifton +
Jewell and Miss Susie 1ozier one OF
Canasn's fair daughters, a school teach.
er of high rank, were united in marriage
at Skowhegan by Rev &. V. Hanson
Saturday evening last. The happy coup le
received number of their friends at the
home of the groom father, VIM Jewell
More would havebeen present but thu
rain and bad roads prevented.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-10
Pittsfield.

Gordon McTaggart, who for 20 years
has been well known employe OF the
roadmaster' department of the Maine
Central, part of the time as boss of one
of the construction crews, was given II
testimonial by leading business and pro-
fessional men of Pittsfield, Monday
night. He il to start with party from
towns in this vicinity for the Klondike,
this week. The apartments of j. w.
Manson on Main street were thronged
by Mr.. Mc'Taggart's friends to present
to him with their respects. 34-caliber
revolver suitably inscribed, with sheath,
belt with gold clasp, several other ar
ticles of like nature, and complete out,
fit of heavy underclothiDg. The presen.
tation speech was made by j. W. Man.
son.
Mrs. Abel Davis died, Sunday morning
after long and painful illness. The
funeral, Tuesday, was largely attended
as Mrs. Davis has been for years well
and favorably known, and was leader
In all that pertained to the welfare and
good of the community.
Mr.. j. C. Conner, who has been con-
fined to his house with slight illness, IL
out again.
Rev. Geo. l.. White of the Free Baptist
church addressed crowded house, Sun
day, and his exhortation which pertaineo
to the history and objects Of the Chris
tian Endeavor movement was listened tt
with unusual interest.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-10
PishOn's Ferry.

Miss Ella Wells, who has been passing
vacation at home, returned to her
school in Brownville Friday.
Mrs. Geo. Farnham, who has been
very feeble for several years from the
effects of shock of paralysis, suffered
another shock last week. We learn
that she IL little better.
Mrs. Morrison, widow of the late Ben
jamin Morrison, was stricken with very
severe paralytic shock Monday of last
week Mrs. Morrison was for two days
in an unconscious state, but at present
seems to be slightly improving.
Mrs. Nellie Downs, who has been the
guest of her sister, Mrs. j. NJ. Lalley,
returned to Augusta Monday.
Geo. Barrett expects soon to move
with his family to Waterville where his
children may enjoy the superior educa-
tional advantages. Mr.. and Mrs. Bar
rett will be greatly missed by their many
friends in this place and also in the
church services, both being members OF
the choir and Mrs. Barrett organist a
large part of the time for a number Of
years.
Eugene, Miss Lila and Llewellyn
Decker, Jr., have been called home from
Portland, where the two former have
positions and the latter was attending
school, by the critical illness of their
father, Llewellyn Decker.
Rev. John Friend of Ripley, has been
holding meetings at the schoolhouse on
the Canaan road and also at the church
in this place during the past two weeks
when the weather would permit. He
held services at the church Sunday and
returned to Clinton Monday.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-10
Scion.

The Coon Club will give an entertain
ment and ball in the new hall this even
ing.
S. N. Tibbetts is on the sick list
The Ladies' Home Circle meets with
Mrs. Fred Coolidge this afternoon.
The village schools closed last Friday.
We understand the school will give a
drama in the near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Young are the
happy parents of fine boy born Febru-
airy s..
The w. C. T. U. met with Mrs. Oliver
Hilton, Monday afternoon.
The High school closed Friday. This
was the second term in the course adopt
ed last fall by the school board and al
ready additional interest has been shown
by the pupils.
Miss Cora McIntire has left town
She has gone to spend the remainder oil
the winter with her sister, Mrs. G, W
Bates in Cornville
The three prizes offered for essays
written by scholars of the High schoo
were awarded as follows: In class l.
Miss Sadie Young; 2, Malon Whipple; 3
Miss Matte Young. The essays were
all we'll written and it was with some
difficulty that the judges made theil
decision.
Rebekah Lodge is to have a specia
meeting, Saturday afternoon, for tn,
! purpose of drilling the staff.
The story is current again that the
pulp mill is to start Monday, or at leas
a repair crew.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-10
so. Smithfield.

The storm of last week caused gen
eral blockade of all the roads. No
through mail arrived here from Monday
night until Friday night. Although
quite crew of men were at work, the
roads were not made passable until Fri
day afternoon.
On account of the bad condition of the
roads, Mr.. and Mrs. Urban Charles post
poned their anniversary until Tuesday
eve of this week.
May Higgins is at home on a short
vacation from Norridgewock, where she
is employed in the coat shop.
Abbie Bickford is visiting in Pttsfield.
Azel Higgins is working for Selden
Holmes.
Mrs. Lila futile and JEANNE Crowell
went to Oakland, Monday.
Mr.. John Downs closed a very success
full term of school In the Wiley district,
last week. The advancement by the
pupils was deserving of much credit,
both to themselves and also TO the teach
er. Mr.. Downs Is a teacher of wide
experience, having taught So terms OF
school. He is also our supervisor OF
schools.
Miss Works, who has been teaching al
the city school house, went home before
the storm and has not returned to finish
her school.
Mr.. Lester Gilbert has moved his fam
lily into Bonnie Perkins house. 5.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-10
larOne.

presume the other correspondents
will write all about the storm, therefore
| will refrain from speaking my little
piece.
The friends of l.. j. Tobey, who for
merly lived 10 Larone, will be panied to
know of the death of Mrs. Tobey, recent
ly, In Waterville, where they resided.
We had no mail out from Monday
morning until Friday night, and no mail
in from Monday night until Saturday
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sheaff have a
little baby girl since Jan'y 2sth.
The little boy of Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. s.
Bigelow is dangerously i'll.
Miss Rose Buzzell is attending school
in Sk0whegan.
The scholars were slowly withdrawn
from No. 7, until but one remained, when
the school was closed by the teacher.
There is no reason why the two schools in
Larone could not be united, and under
proper management made a success. A
teacher should be placed here that has
been well trained in government. never
mind the education at present.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-10
OLD ST. JOHNS CHURCH.

Historically 1t Is Among the Most Inter-
esting Churches In the Country.
Historically and in the relics of the
past which it contains few if any
churches in America are more interest
ing than old St Johns at Portsmouth,
N H. The founding of the parish dates
from 1888, but the present edifice is
modern. 1t was built in 1906, and the
good man who preached the dedication
sermon described it as work of stu
pendous magnitude 1t is not, however,
the building which attracts us, but its
belongings. Here we see the old prayer
book, with the prayer for the president
pasted over that for the king; the
Vinegar" Bible, Of which only 40
copies were printed, and but five of
which are in the United States The
bell which calls the parish to prayers is
a capture from Louisburg and. although
twice recast, once by Paul Revere, since
it's voice was heard in it's foreign home
it is yet the same old bell. An arm
chair, which stands behind the altar
rail was gift from Queen Caroline,
but is now known as the Washington
chair, having been occupied by the first
president of the United States when he
attended service in the old church.
Admiral Farragut was buried from
st. Johns, and the reading table is
made of wood from his flagship. A
strange bit of treasure trove is the
heavy porphyry font taken from an old
church in Portsmouth and captured by
the English from the French off the
coast of Africa Every Sunday IL loaves
of bread are placed upon this font and
distributed to 10 old women. in accord
anoe with the terms of one Theodore
Eccleston's last will and testament, and
because of a gift by will the church is
still heated by wood fires. -Nashua IN.
II. Telegraph.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-10
The Child at the Play.

The 6-year- old son of newspaper
man occasionally goes to the matinee
with his mother, but the trouble with
him is that he becomes greatly excited
and is apt to express his feelings in
words, to the amusement of the audi
ence, but somewhat to the annoyance
of the actors. At recent play one of
the actors was in the act Of choking an
other whom he suspected of being guilty
of crime. AS the actor went toward
the supposed villain with his hands
outstretched the boy became greatly ex-
cited, and as the men clinched the boy
stood up and called out, Say, let him
alone, he didn't do it. There was a
laugh from the audience and a surprised
look from the stage.
At another time, in a play where a
husband suspected his wife, and she
was pleading to be taken home and
given an opportunity to prove her in
nocenoe, the boy could not stand the
woman's pleas and the husbands cold
reception of her entreaties, and he called
out, PLEASE. mister, take her back
The boy has not been taken to the
theater recently. -Pittsburg Chronicle
Telegraph.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-10
Athens.

Mr.. Walter Forbes, who has been sick
for some time, died on Friday. Mrs.
Rose Hayden, widow of Daniel Hayden,
also passed away, Friday morning.
Mr.. VIM. Littlefleld is confined to his
house by illness of such nature that he
is unable to lie down, but is obliged to
take his rest sitting.
The Rebekahs installed officers at their
last regular meeting, installing officers
being Mrs. Bickford and Mr.. French of
Skowhegan. Following Is list of off,
cers Noble Grand, Mrs. A. Bosworth
vice grand, Mrs. F. V. Barker; Sec,
Miss NJ. s. Jones; Treas, Mrs. c. F.
Dore; X. s. Of Noble Grand, Mrs. Ida
Boothby; l.. S., Helen Chapman; con-
ductor, Mrs. w. Roberts; warden, Mrs.
Eta Dunnigan; chaplain, Mrs. Laura
Rowell; outside guard, Mrs. Geo. Aver
inside guard, Lena CorsOn; r. s. to Vice
Grand, Ella Elingwood; l.. s. to Vice
Grand, Sadie Tobey.
We hear that +. W. Allen Of the firm,
williams & Allen, has sold out to Mr.
| Williams his interest in the drug store.
Mrs. Rose Hayden died quite sudden
ly Friday morning at $50 O'Clock. She
had been great sufferer for the past
few weeks. Funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Preble, Saturday al
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-10

IL had been under a doctors care all
tie time but got no better. | was utter
], prostrated, and good for nothing By
the advice of friend who was cured by
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve RENE
dy, began using this wonderful medi-
cine. After taking it short time was
completely cured of all my troubles.
NY nerve strength returned, my female
weakness entirely left me, my nervous
ness disappeared, slept well and was In
perfect health, For this blessing have
to thank DR.. Greene's Nervura blood
and nerve remedy. 1t is wonderful
medicine"
Such testimonials as these are always
the means of curing thousands OF suffer-
ing women who are wise enough to ac-
cept the advice Of those who have been
cured. Countless numbers Of people all
over the land have regained their health
by this wonderful remedy, and are cry
ing out to their fellow creatures to take
DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve
remedy, and be made we'll and strong
1t is not patent medicine, but the pre-
scriptlon of the most successful physi-
clan, DR.. Greene of "a Temple Place,
Boston. Mass, who can be consulted
free, personally or by letter.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-10
so Years of Cures.

| o'clock. She leaves a son and daught-
er, several step-sons and two sisters he-
sides many relatives who mourn her loss.
Mr.. Walter Forbus, died last week and
was buried Sunday. Hje death was at
tributed to an injury oceived while
working in the woods, wnen weak from
the effects of bilious collie. He leaves a
wife, and two sons.
Miss Nettie Troy is visiting her sister,
Mrs. l.. G. Williams.
A. c. Emery while unloading some hay
about three weeks ago accidently buried
a hen. Last Thursday when the hay
was removed the hen came out apparent
ly uninjured.
Mrs. VIM Lttlefield is on the sick list.
Mr.. Walter $. Forbus one of Athens
best farmers and one of its most respect
ed citizens, died at his home in athens,
Feb. 3rd, at the age Of 40 years,his death
was sudden and unexpected and was a
great shock. He leaves to mourn their
loss a wife and two sons. a mother, and
six sisters. Funeral was held at his late
home, Feb. the 9Th, attended by large
circle of relatives, friends and neighbOrs.
Services were conducted by Rev. James
F. Taylor. L.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-10
CORRESPONDENCE
Smithfeld.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Felker of Massachu-
sets, are spending few days at Hiram
Robinson's, called there by the sickness
Of his mother, Mrs. Robinson.
A high school WAS commenced at the
Gould school house, last Monday, taught
by Fred Clark.
Mrs. Lord of Readfield, is spending a
few days with her sister, Mrs. Charles
Marston.
Hill Keirstead is doing chores for
Harper Allen and attending school.
Mrs. Milton G. Stevens, who died OF
heart failure, at her home In Fairfield,
last Friday, was brought to the cemetery
at the Gould school house for burial,
Monday.
Mrs. E. E. Longley was very sick, last
week, but is better at present.
On account of bad roads, only few
attended the grange, Thursday night.
The most severe snow storm for years
visited US, last Tuesday, and left the
roads piled full of snow. 1t took three
DAYS to get them shoveled out. 1t was
very cold weather all the time too.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-10

that 10 oosli De) ~ & 11r6S NON,
and, = 80 n6 n - = poEk be
realized IL ouly fGine ~ could Dc was
to put about and run Oh shore. 4 be-
came necessary TO shorten sail and five
men were sent forward to get In the
gibs. Suddenly big sea rolled In on
the men. It washed off ono man who
was on the jibboom and In a
second he was buried in the mass of
seething foam that trailed along in the
wake Of the vessel. The other four
narrowly escaped the same fate, but by
strenuous efforts managed to retain
their grasp on the icy ropes. The man
lost was Harry johnson who had sailed
out of Portland on many voyages.
new car for the street railroad went
into service last Saturday. 1t Is first
class car in every respect. 1t is some
larger than No. 8 which has been con-
sidered the best car of the road. The
new car is of late improvements and the
heating service is sufficiently large to
heat the car in the coolest weather.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-10
Cornville.

We hear of one man living on Stickney
hill who hauled 6 feet of stove wood &c
Skowhegan, and after waiting all day
sold IL for S2.25. Probably he could
here taken that nearer home.
Colds prevail In this vicinity.
Eastman Hathorne of Athens bought
some nice pine of David Small, and is
hauling it home.
Sylvester Jennings is reported as fail
ing slowly. He is not able to sit up
much.
Gustavus Danforth finished hauling
wood Monday. Hardly anyone has any
wood hauled yet.
Chas. Dunton of Athens is numbering
on the Butler place this winter and haul
ing the lumber to Athens.
Frank Harvlle arrived in town Thurs.
day.
Geo. Foster is hauling phosphate from
Skowhegan.
Z. NJ. Greene is running his hull corn
team this winter, he finds large sales as
everyone can testify to its excellency.
Some say they rather be excused from
Klondike II it is any colder there.
Lester Stevens is having barn frame
sawed at East Madison which he has sold
to w. Q. Paul
Its getting time to talk up selectmen.
Geo. Giles Of Athens was in town
Monday.
There are phosphate agents enough in
town.
Arthur Merrill left last week to haul
lumber for Bingham parties, with his
team.
Postmaster Wyman of Brighton was
in town Tuesday.
Freeland Kincaid of SkowhegaA was
in town over Sunday.
News was received Tuesday of the
death of Lettie Doe. The funeral will
take place at 1920 Friday at Cornville.
Freeland Thompson has gone back to
Geo. Does to work.
O. Kicker Is at work at Geo. Fosters.
Geo. Doe is reported little better
than he was the first of the winter.
There is TO be reception at Frank
Nights, Saturday evening.
C. C. Kinsmsn had horse so badly
cut In the snow last week that the services
of DR.. Salley we're required.
New stage driver Monday, Edmond
Gilman.
Miss Cora McIntire of Scion is stop
ping with her sister Mrs. G. w. Bates
this winter.
Mrs. Atchinson who had a shock last
week is doing as well as could be expect
ed.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-10
The Forks.

Last Wednesday our little village look
ed somewhat gloomy. The neighhors
passing on snow shoes, the roads impas-
sable, no line fences to he seen, and win.
dows In several houses nearly closed
from sight. The teams endeavoring to
break roads were the only ones seen for
three days.
Stage Driver Murray was welcome
visitor, Friday afternoon, IL being the
first time he had been here since Monday.
Mr.. Warren Durgin Is home from the
woods.
Mr.. Charlie Williams went to Cara
funk, last week.
Mrs. Dell Durgin is at Jackman, the
guest of her mother, Mrs. Harris.
A. Hunnewell came out of the woods,
last week, and went to his home In Scion,
Sunday.
Mrs. Lizzie Cola, who has been STOP
ping a few weeks with her aunt, Mrs,
Mary Crotton, returned to her home In
Jackman, last week.
Mrs. Frank Durgin has been very sick
with an inflsmmatory throat. DR.. Piper
of Bingham, attended her.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-10
Madison.

Mrs. Geo. Sanford returned to Bridge
water, Monday.
Ralph Simmons returned to Bruins
wick, Monday.
Mr.. Geo. and wife and Miss Mary
Upton went to Cherryfield, Saturday,
to attend the funeral of Mrs. Herrick' 8
mother.
Jean Morrill, is attending school at
the University of Maine, this term.
W. E. Conley, who has had position
in the pulp mill here for nearly three
years has gone to Massachusetts. Dur
ing his stay here he made many friends
who are sorry to see him go away.
II. H. Rice of the firm of Rice & Gill
man was over from Pennington, Tues
day.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-10
SHERlEES SALE.

Taken on execution wherein the Lakeside
Press, corporation organized under the laws
Of Maine and having its principal office at
State OF Maine. Is creditor, and the Sebasticook
and Moosehead Railroad Company, corpora
ton established by law, and having its prin-
cipal office at Pittsfeld, in the County OF
Somerset and State OF Maine, is debtor. and
will be sold by public auction to the highest
BIDDER, at the Lancey House in Pittsfield. in
said County OF Somerset, on the second day OF
March A. d. 1915, at one o'clock in the after
noon the franchise and all the rights priv,
ieges and immunities of aid Sabasticook and
Moosehead Railroad Company OF demanding
and receiving tolls.
Dated at Skowhegan in said County OF
Somerset this Twenty seventh day OF January
A. ID. 1898. Sw5 go
The Somerset reporter., 1898-02-10
So. Madison.

Mrs. A. III. Ward, who has been sick
with stomach trouble is improving
George Withee's horses ran away one
day last week, and frightened a colt
driven by Elmer Clark, so that he be-
came unmanageable and threw the driv-
er out and ran. think the horses show
ed poor judgment to run away in such
bad roads.
Carlton Wescott is at Skowhegan, to
work for his uncle, viii WescOtt.
Mr.. &C. WATSON lost horse with
the lsck-jaw, caused by getting a stub
in Its foot.
As Mrs. Dunlap was crossing the floor
she fell and broke her hip.