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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
CONFERENCE OF COLLEGE MEN.
RULES TO GOVERN ATHLETIC CONTESTS TO BE
ADOPTED.

ADOPTED
Ph1lajefphia Feb T.-George s. Patterson, II.
Tsussat Geyelin and Charles McKeehan. tho dele
gates appointed by the University OF Pennsylvania
Athletic Committee to represent Pennsylvania at
tho conference 10 be held In Providence tomorrow
afternoon. left here tonight Princeton, Harvard,
Cornell and Columbia Will also be represented.
Each viii have three delegates, for the faculty
one for the graduates and one for tho undersradu-
Atsa The meeting Is important one. its purpose
being 20 consider tho question Of rules TO
eligibility to govern candidates for teams in all
branches Of sport. Pennsylvania and Harvard al
ready have comprehensive and similar rules on
this subject which have been In operation for the
last three four years, and which were the re-
suit Of a conference held in 1923 between Harvard
and Penns ylvania. 1t is said to be probable that
their rules will be recommended a basis upon
which to formulate far possible the general
rules to govern this question. The conference
Will probably last two days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18

Thnrsd,y. February lip. m

A stronger tendency marked the 'o -,
stocI market prices to-day. Evidence Inc.
wanting. however. OF the sensitiveness o. ,,.i
to Cuban rumors. and at one time suo''s ,'r.
declines wJhe brought about on account =.
Their alarlning reports from Key "es'' -.
ington, ; Havana and various other -"
where war news is furnished 70 'he f !,
dreadfuls" Opening quotations were s'".' -.
RESPONSE TO higher London prices. ana WIN
exception OF a reaction near the moo" -
values gradually worked higher Room ,'""
took the bull side near the close ana "
said that the buying came from good sou'N
but. on the other hand. equally positive S,"
ments were made regarding the character o. -. -.
selling. Public traders were not sn'hu''-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
NEW POURTR-CLASS POSTMASTERS.

Washington. Feb. 17.-Among the fourth class
postmasters appointed to-day the following:
New-York-Barnes, Joseph T. Kings; Berwyn. L
/. woodford; Cam!us Austin E. Daniels Casa
daga Leroy NJ. Smith, De Wittville. Henry ID.
Spring sandusky. Perry z. Merrill: Solvay, Aora-
ham van Heusen West Verley. Ward B. Everett:
Zeaisnd Edward L. Williams.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
OLD DOMINION LINE.

" DAILY TO NORFOLK
FOR Old Point Comfort. Norfolk. Newport News Petsr.
burg Portsmouth. Primers Point. Richmond virsnI.
Eeach Va. Washington ID. c. Freight and passsn
ger steamers from. Pier 26 North River every wssI
dsy "a ep Saturday, at T. ", and Saturday at p "
L, GCILLAUDEU. Vice Prest aud Traffic Nor
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Urean 5Ieamers.
WASHING T0N'S
[BD[R1TIHI|DAy
FOR A HOLIDAY TRIP.
OLD POINT COMFORT
VIRGINIA. BEACH
ApE rDEAJ POINTS
ARE IDEAL POINTS.

The beautiful new express steamship
PRINCESS ANNE" Of the Old Do
minion Line leaves New York Saturday,
Feb. 10, at P. NJ, arriving at Old Point
1870 next morning. Returning leave
Norfolk Monday, Feb. q, 6 7. NJ, ar
irving at New York 4 P. NJ. Tuesday.
Tickets, including meals and berth,
and accommodation at leading hotels,
ST..
Tickets, including meals and berth
only, S13.
For reservation saterooms and further information
apply 10
OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
Pier &C. North River New-York Telephone 1880 franklin
w l., GUILIAUDEU. " p. 7. Manager.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
ERENCH LINE

FRENCH LINE
coMPAGSIE GENEPArr TPANsArrANrror-u
DIRECT LINE TO HAvRE-PARIs (FRANcrr,
Sailing every Saturday at 10 A. NJ
p,on, Pier No. AZ North River. foot Morton Stree,
y, ,.orusni,e ..... Feb 10 la Gascogne - March 20
10 ~ ampagne Feb. % la Nornandie 49, Marcb -
- rrefacne. March = Ia Chawpa March "a
Tor " D. ca-i-. owning Green. y. T..
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STEAMSHIP LINES

Ah TEXAS so CAROLINA, Ga. AND FLA
s1RAIGHT and ROUND TRIP Tickets Issued "a -,
o,rts in Texas. Colorado Utah. Arizona California
&c Georgia. Florida &c Excellent acconIn)
s',yre ,or our page Pocket Guide (maIIeJ f,...
n u MALLORY n co. Gen. Agts.. Pier 20, r r. ~ .
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LINE

IL FOR ROTTERDAM AND AMSTERDAM
VIA BOUIOGNE -sUR-MER.
3 Amsterdam ............ Saturday. Feb. % 10 N
9 Rotterdam. Saturday March g. TO ~
Moderate prices great comfort. superior accommoss
,cns Apply handbook and terms Gen pa..
ac"ncy ~ broadway. New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
ITO VENEZU Ella

Two NENI@N' EI|a
steamers Of the RED ~ LINE under mai con-
tract United Government are appon "a
10 sail from Robert pier Brooklyn.
For Ia Guayra tfor Caracss Puerto Cabello Curacao,
ana Maracabo Curacao
SIS. PHILADELPHIA. Nedns sdny February e 4 n I'm
b.. cAItAcAS. ............. Tuesday, March D. m
IS VENEZ Ella .......... Thursday. March II / n,
EOULToN BLISS K pATLFTT - y ~
$3.50 General AansgsrA No. las Front q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18
BANANA RAILROAD.

THE SEA ROUTE TO SAN FRANCISCO
Connectng o isthmIs Tor all West Coast port. n.
Mexico. Central and South America "
Steamers call from pier loot West 9th st n
ADVANCE. Feb. 81 noon FINANC T.. e.. March ,oo.
For rates apply a. Company's IN e. 20 noon
Il. l. WALKER Traffic Msnar.r
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WHITE STAR LINE.

WHITE STAR LINE.
a. NBw-YoRK-QUEENsTo wN-LIvERPooL>
Majestic March %.
Germanic. March ., noon Germanc. March 49, noon
Teut0nic March O. noon Teutonio April noon
britannia March i6. noon Britannia. April 49, noon
For passage freight and general information apply
WHITE STAR LINE
Pier No. IS. North River ONCE. Broadway N. Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18

TX 4 Cd ~ ID D * e
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY.
Solid Trains Finest Steamers. Fast Tine.
Weekly sailngs from Vancouver and Victoria to
WRANGI.E JUNEAU. SKAGWAf. and DfhA.
Money saved by purchasing outfits in Canada Only d.
rect route the Carboo and Kootenay Gold Fields Fast
vancouver Victoria. Seattle Tacoma, and Portland F.
v eKINNER O. e A. 1853 Broadway y. Y.
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TWELVE PERSONALLY CON

( 'L1bE ii-''''
- ALL FLORIDA POINTS, THE SOUTH AND
SOUTHWEST. "''D
The only steamer Linz 70 CHALRLEsToN 8. C., and
superb Passenger Accommodation
Reduced Winter Excursion rate. In effect
rSoy sNCTIF Fri. Feb. is SEMINOLE. We'd r., ~,
kIGONQJTrN Mon. Feb 81 tRoQUOIs. Fri, Fab 90 90
From pier East River foot Rooseveit-st) p -
WM. p CLYDE 3 co. General Agents, ~
Rowling Green, v Y
ria Cent Pen. Fast p & p. Line. via Jactso,,,,i
Great {. Freight AM Passenger line via Chsrleston
T q EGER. General Agent, 37S Broadway ~ "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18

The new Twin Screw Passenger Steamship
ROTT[S R[DAM
VIII sail for Rotterdam BoulognesrMer (France).
" SATURDAY, MARCH s. AT 10 A. NJ.
First Cabin $4,000. Second Cabin. $500.
For Information apply to
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE. No. 80 Broadway
61SP-S m NMmspS7 Foreign Freight q Ex-
III Il ~ NUU press TO all parts Abroad.
PASSENGERS baggage expressed through to Foreign
address p cheap through rates per 100 lbs.
Household Furniture packed and shipped through TO
domlcile abroad. Collections In all parts Of city.
30 Broadway n Y and at London Liverpool. Paris. 60
Telephone 1881 Broad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18

The Mtneola Wheelmen OF the City OF New-York
incorporated at Albany yes erday. The directors
are Frederick Bumbehl, Charles Otto, Allan Fisher.
John Schoppert jr.. and Walter carp, Of this city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18

THE GENERAL LIST.
RAILROAD STOCKS.
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CUNARD LINE.

CUNARD LINE.
TO LIVERPOOL. VIA QUEENSTOWN
Fro-. 30. y. r.. foot OF Clark-on st.
Campana. Feb 20. a. N. Etrur!a March 49, noon
Umbrla. March ,, noon 'ampania. hch 90 SA NJ
VERNON II. BROWN q co. Gen. Agents
BOWLING GREEN NEW YORK.
A TWELVE PERSONALLY CONDUCTED
y. EUROPEAN TOURS Sailing June 2ist 18th July
2ud OH and 30th. Prices 500 and upward Including al
expenses ALL or EUROPE. Today Tour S4S5 Pro-
grams free FRANK BAKER. OF Nassau 81, New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18

Cyclists desiring TO join the League Of American
Wheemen may obtain full printed Information and
membership blanks by sending and addresses
% the Cycling Editor. The Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-18

American Coal.
Am Cot OIL Co..
10 pref o Q g..
Amer Dist Tel
American Ex...
Am Tel e. q CO.
Am Tobacco 20.
do pref.
Amer Spirits. -.
DO pref ........
Bklyn In Gas.
Bruins Co 2i pi.
Com Gable 20 4.
Col G Il ] y Co.
do pref. .......
Col Fuel & I 90.
do pref. MN.
Go. & II g p I.
Conso. Gas Co.
Con Coal u Nd.
Detroit Gas co.
Ed III III ~ -.
FL Il I m klyn)
Gen Electric 20.
II q Clslin. ....
Home Hng co.
Illinois Sfscl Co
Lac Gas CT ~.
10 pre-, .......
Man Teach co
Nj Coal 60 pf.
MINI Iron CO..
alsrg Linotype.
Nat r.ins on 90
Nat Starch Mfg.
Do ist pref.
DO % pref. zee.
New & Coal 90.
North Amer %.
Ont 81 Ming co.
Pac Mail SIS Co.
Penn Coal .....
Pull Pal Car co
PEG G. A. . Oh.
so g. Al Tel.
Quicksi. Mns Co
do pref. -......
r e J & r Co.
Standard r & T
Third Avenue.
l. : Express. go.
r s Rubber co.
d. pref. .......
Wells Fargo FIX
West Union Tel
West IN 81 Ry.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07
A Good Dictionary for Two
Cents.

A dictionary containing the definitions
Of 10000 of the most useful and import
ant words in the English language, is
published by the DR.. Williams Medicine
Co., Schenectady, N. Y. While it con-
talns some Advertising, it is dictionary,
concise aud correct.
In compiling this book care has been
taken to omit none of those common
words whose spelling or exact use occa-
sions at times monentary difficulty,
even to we'll educated people, The main
aim has been to give as much useful in.
formation as possible In limited spacs.
With this III view, where noun, adjective
and verb are all obviously connected In
meaning, usually one only has been in
serted. The volume will thus be found
to contain the meaning of very many
more words than it processes to explain.
To those who already have diction-
airy, this book will commend itself be-
cause it is compact. light and convenient;
to those who have no dictionary lohdteper,
it will be invaluable. One may be &C.
cured by writing to the above concern,
mentioning this paper and enclosing
two-cent stamp.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07
Spanish Forecast of Defeat.

Senior Genaro Alas, who is considered
in Spain to be the first Spanish military
writer, published the following article
in La Epoca of Madrid on March IL,
about the results of war between his
country and the United States:
"Will it be duel in French style, or
until the first blood is shed, or fight
to the death? In my opinion neither
one nor the other. If we are defeated
quickly we shall lose Cuba and probably
also Porto Rico, and it is very iikly that
we shall have stronger revolt in the
Philippines and serious troubles at home.
"But, suppose that at the beginning of
the war we sink the whole Yankee feet
and even lombard with success two or
three Yankee ports, will it end there?
Oh, no. The Americans will not stand
it, and the nation that from 1861 to 1866
put in arms more than 2 100000 soldiers,
raised powerful fleets, spent 81 600, 900,
600 and lost nearly the same amount,
will make such efforts then that, in spite
of all my respect for Spanish patriotism,
l cannot believe that Spain will be able
to stand against it.
"If there are those who believe in in.
PREVENTION by European powers in favor
of Spain, do not.
"a fight to the death it will not be,
either, because the Americans cannot
conquer us with SO many miles of ocean
between the two countries. We may
lose our colonies, but Spain will remain.
Probably that loss, though Immediately
disastrous, would be a benefit to our
sons.
"Now, can any man of sense believe
that we can do to the United States
what the Americans cannot do to us?
Is it not a nonsensical dream to think of
a conquest of American territory? | am
,Ot doubling the courage of the Span
iards, but believe that all the nations
of Europe together are not strong enough
to sever foot of land from the United
States
In brief the United States will not
come to conquer us here, neither shall
we go to conquer them there. The
whole war will be reduced to this:
Yankees will provide the insurgents
with arms and ammunition, blockade the
ports of Cuba, and starve to death our
army there, that subsists now exclusively
on imported food.
"W hat will be the role of our navy2
To break the blockade in order to pro-
vision our army and in order to get coal
for itself because l suppose that our
ships will not come back to coal in
Spain.
"That will be all At the start the
Yankees may destroy our whole navy or
we may destroy theirs, but in the long
run they will get the advantage All
other things will be mere episodes of
war. The privateers on either side will
amount to nothing in deciding where
victory shall rest"
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07
To the Memory of Neal Dow

How just and fitting are the number
less tributes being paid to the memory
of the noble man who gave the whole
energies and talents of his long life for
| the benefit of his fellow mani
1t is well for every son and daughter of
Maine wherever they may be to unite in
observing the day set apart in accord
ance with Francis Wizards last wishes
in honor of Neal Dow.
He has done more to exalt our State
in the estimation of the whole civilized
world than any other person and caused
it to be pointed at as beacon light for
all lands.
Among cherished memories are sew
eral days in 1885 when it was my privi-
lege to be guest in the home of Gen.
Dow, and recall with pleasure his cor
dial greeting and kind hospitality during
our State convention, especially "A remi-
niscent talk between him and my mother
(who was year his senior in age) over
the condition of Maine during the early
years of this century when every store
was liquor shop and the abstainers
from strong drink were rare indeed.
When the people spent sum for drink
every twenty years equal to the State s
valuation, contrasting it with the pros
perity following the enactment of the
Maine Law" During our stay there a
message came entreating Mr.. Dow to
come to a western State (Ohio | think it
was) and assist or lead them in tenn
perance campaign. Though more than
four score years of age, at personal
sacrifice, he obeyed the summons with
alacrity and went forth like knight of
old to battle for righteousness.
His life work is ended, but its blessed
influence will continue to expand, and
let us with grateful hearts at each re-
curing anniversary delight to honor his
memory. Loyalty to our departed lead
ers means more effective service and
stronger devotion to the temperance
cause. NJ. +. BUNKER.
North Arson.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07
SOmerset s. j. Court.
MARCH TREa, 1850.

s... MARCH TRHa, 1879
N. ". BRAfHRHD. CLERK
CHARLES o. SMALL. County AttorueB
Z. p. Wis, sherry n.y. . ''''''.
BLAINE s. VLgs Nesse,,ger
On Thursday, March 3ist, the ease Of
Amina A. Brooks Of Hartland vs.. Level
Ign Morrill, Of WaterYile, in which a
verdict of damages amounting 10 sq54
was rendered, goes to the law court on
motion and exceptions.
decree Was rendered in the case
Samuel NJ. Boyington VI. s. +. Greene.
after consultation, which was salts.
factory To the parties
Isaac II. Lydstone Of Hartland was
admitted citizen Of the United States.
State vs.. John McNern, appellant. was
mol pressed upon payment Of costs BY
him.
Geo. b. FalfRrieves was fined 800 and
costs for keeping a liquor nuisance.
Eugene Lawrence was sentenced 10 !
months in jail for larceny.
Fred r.. Nutter was granted divorce
from Cora Nntter for cruel and abusive
treatment.
Perley F. Noble, who had been
sentenced to Jail for 80 days for CON
tempt OF court was released. lie had
served 10 days and the balance Of the
sentence was RENTED, on payment OF
$50 A, costs. He also paid a fine and
costs amounting to $l62 Is for keeping a
4 liquor nuisance.
The cases, Amy L. Strickland VI
James F. Wilbur ct al. and Harry "
Percival ct al vs. Robert Pullen and
trustee were defaulted The new
docket was called and large number oil
cases entered thereon were defauted.
The number of cases disposed OF bs
trial, settlement, default, etc, during
the term was the largest at any one tern
for several years.
Court adjourned Thursday asternoon
This was Judge Savage's first term il
Somerset and his method of conducting
the business of the court was highl4
satisfactory to attorneys, clients and
court officials generally. While holding
parties to strict observance of court
rules it was done without acerbity and
with the development of the minimum
amount of friction in court machinery
Judge Savage is deseryedly popular il
Somerset.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07
Corporation Meeting.

The annual meeting of Skowhegan
Village Corporation was held In Coburn
hall, Monday afternoon.
Gen. r. b. Shepherd WAS elected mod
orator; Geo. S. Webb, clerk; Geo. $.
Webb, Levi G. Emery aud l.. j. Addition,
assessors; Geo. N. Page, treasurer; r.
A. Nolin, auditor; Frank Thompson,
chief of police; II. X. White, collector
Of taxes. The assessors were authorized
by vote to choose the other necessary
officers of the corporation.
There was quite contest over the
election of the chief of police and it took
two ballots to decide who should hold
that office.
The first ballot stood: H. p. Thing
20; Augustus Giblair, l55; A. II. Lang
l79; Frank Thompson, 257. Mr.. Gilblail
withdrew from the contest after the first
ballot and the second ballot stood
Thing, 2; Lang, 1893; Thompson, 500.
Money was raised for various usua
purposes as follows; Night watch, $3.50
lighting streets, $4,000; fire companies
81 ,0S0; expenses of fire department
$500; hydrant rental, $2,045; corpora
ton expenses, $500.
The assessors were authorized to make
an equitable settlement with Gen. Isaac
Dyer for an outlawed, unpaid corpora
ton order in his hands for 5000 and IN
terest since 1873, and the sum of $4SS
was voted for payment of this order.
The articles providing for an arr
light Oh Cross street, one on corner Of
West Front and Bloomfield street, fol
the ringing of Curfew bell, and tha
providing for employing a day police
were summarialy disposed of by being
defeated without dissension or contest.
Ii. X. White, the collector elected, il
to receive Ia cents on the dollar fol-
collecting taxes.
The appropriations this year, foot uI
81 1863, $3.50 less than those of last year
Therefore our taxes this year will be abou
10R per cent less than last, when it was
SO. 10 on 81 900 of valuation.
Affairs were run so economically last
year that the money in the treasury wal
increased 1871 81, and this made it pos
sible to lessen the appropriation just
about that amount.
The report of engineers of the fir,
department made the following state
ment in regard to fires the past year:
We have had six alarms the past year
with loss of about SO 10000.
April 9th, 1897, 1915 a. m. alarm from
box ~, house owned by G. Harvell oil
II. r. st.
June 22nd, 1897, 11.30 p. m. alarm
from box 81, store of Holbroke anc
Dodge, corner of Madison and Water SITS
July End, 1897, $3.50 a. m. alarm from
box "a, stable of John Haynes, Water st
July 2Sth, 1897, $50 a. NJ. alarm from
box "a, mill of Skowhegan Pulp Co. NJ
damage.
Sept. 18th, 1897, 10 p. m. alarm from
box 25, wooden mill, corner Of Main anc
East Front SITS.
Feb. 10Th, 1893, $50 p. m. alarm from
box 3S, house of George Fairgrieves OF
Russell st.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-07
For The RRpokTEH
SkOWhegan Library.

The value Of IA" public library for
purposes Of fefetei &c depends very
largely on its calHe on f periodicals.
some Of IL ffeua- realize this. One
person has ioI several years given it the
New York IllbuIe al ii h Independent,
another give it the ,rtie. another the
Geographic Mag ne, another No
Cures, and several others d ferent IA
per- Of interest and value. Now if a
dozen Or " euty o'her people, who re-
eeNe pleasure aid benefit irom the libra
~, would each supply il regularly with
some one paper or magaziIe after read
ing, they would make 10 il very ac-
eeptable and valuable gift. There ia
scarcely anything inch Il of sufficient
Interest for some one 10 take and pay
tor, which would not fill a useful place
IL the library. Especially would 1t be
glad 10 receive IN this way Harper's
Weekly and Harpers Bazaar.
Housekeepers are just now clearing
out their closets. They will find piles
Of last years magazines and newspapers.
Instead OF throwing them away, or put
ting them in Inaccessible corners of the
attic, let them send them to the library.
Perhaps they will find in the old attic
old files of the Chatauquan, Harper's
Weekly, Harper's Bazaar, Outlook, Port
land Transcript, Youths Companion,
various educational or agricultural Jour
nails, or other magazines and newspapers.
They will hnd catalogues, town reports,
and proceedings of different societies.
All OF these are of no further use to
them, but they would help increase the
reference department OF the library, and
add TO its usefulness. . files of the
REPORTER and earlier SkoWhegan news-
papers are especially desired. Dupli-
Gates OF the magazines already possessed
by The library can be bound tor circula-
ton, as the regular files must be pre-
served for reference. Even odd numbers
may be Us d TO fill out Incomplete files
or for exchange. Every church ia town
should see that the library receives a
complete set of its deuomuatioual min
utes and missionary papers. Every So
ciety of whatever sort should see that
its official organ aud yearly reports are
filed in the library. Remember the pub
lie library when you clear out your
attics.