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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-16
A REPUBLICAN CONVENTION fol-
SOMERSET COUNTY,
VIII be held In Coburn Hall. Skowhegan,
wednesday, June 30, 1893, at 10 o'clock

VIII be helu In CODhrh man, sRoWntBhhi
Wednesday, June 20, 1893, at 10 o'clock
n m,
For the purpose of nominating candidates for
two Senators, County Attorney, Sheriff, County
Commissioner, Register of Deeds and County
Treasurer, to be supported at the September
election, and the transaction of any other bust
ness that may properly come before IT.
The basis of representation will be as follows
each town and plantation is entitled to one dele
gate, and for every fifty votes cast for the Re
publican candidate for governor in 1896, an al
ditional delegate, and for fraction of twenty
Ave votes in excess of fifty votes an additional
delegate.
Delegates to this convention must be elected
subsequent to the date of this call.
Vacancies in the delegation of any town or
plantation can be filled by residents of the
county.
The County Committee will be in session in
the ante-room, adjoining the hall, at nine o'clock
on the m ornng of the convention, for the pur-
pose of receiving the credentials of delegates
Per order of the County Committee
f. j. TAYLOR Chairman,
Skowhegan, May a, 1898.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-16

Hon. w. II. Looney of Portland, and
| Past Col. A. c. Cloudman of Westbrook,
were elected as members of the National
Historical Society OF the =. of V.
Following the election of officers was
a joint installation of the officers of both
sons of Veterans and Ladies' Aid eocie-
| ty, the former by Adiutant General Boil
ton of Boston, md the latter by Judge
Advocate General +. X Gould of Rock
land.
Commander Leighton announced the
following appointees on his staff. Eu-
gene W. Crawford of s. owhegan, to be
adjutant; Chester II. Mills of Skowhe-
gan, to be quartermaster of tie division.
Rev. George Edward Leighton, the
commander, of course, needs no intro
dnction to skowhegan people. He has
been the successful and popular pastor
of the Universaist society here for
nearly three years, and his earnest ener-
get work in his congregation and in
every good cause is recognized and ap-
preciated in this and other Somerset
towns.
Mr. Leighton was born at Lakeside
farm, Dexter, Maine, July so, 1871, and
is the son of Delano and Mary Leighton.
He was educated in the public schools
OF that town, was very bright and
studions pupil and graduated from the
high school during the spring of 1890.
The next September, he entered Tufts
Divinity school where he pursued the
| four years course being graduated
therefrom in June 1894, with honors.
After graduating he became pastor of
| the Universalist church at Westbrook
where he remained two years. On De-
cember 81, 1895, he was married to Miss
Maude " oodbury Swee ser of that city.
| He is member of Nildes Camp, No. 10,
Sons of Veterans of Skowhegan, has
served two years as State chaplain and
last year was elected senior vice com
mander of the order.
The Ladies' Aid Society for Maine, an
auxiliary organization of the Sons of
| Veterans, met at Pittstield, the same
days as the 5. of V. The following
were elected officers of the society,
Thursday:
| President, Miss Rosa Gilman White,
WALDORF; vice president, Miss Florence
| Dearbon, Waterville; sec, Mrs. Alice
| Dunn, Bridgton; treas, Mrs. Rosa c.
" hite, Waldboro; div, council, Mrs.
Minnie Sylvester, Etna; Mrs. Emma
| Farnsworth, West Pembroke; Mrs.
Nellie Mosman, Belfast; inspector, Miss
Linnie Chatto, Freeport; mastering and
installing officers, E. Lillian Luce,
Auburn; chief of staff, Mrs. Mabel Ham
ilton, Bucksport.
A camp ii was held Thursday even
ing, at which Abel Davis, Esq, presided.
J. ". Manson, Esq. welcomed the visit
ors, to which address W. ii. Looney Esq.
of Portland, responded, Department
Commander. Southland, spoke for the
Grand Army; Adj. Gen. Bolton of
Boston, in behalf of commander.in chief
Charles X. Darling, who is at Chicka-
manga, as major of the 9th Massa-
chusetts volunteers, spoke for the Sons
of Veterans; Miss Rosa G.. White of
Waldboro, president of the Ladies' Aid
Society, for her society; Mrs. Ada. V.
Grant of Bradford, president of the
Womans' Relief Corps, for that order,
and Commander Leighton for Maine
| Division of Sons of Veterans.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-16

1t is our aim TO draw the best glass of
soda in town, Try it and see if you
don't think so-Sampson's corner drug
tore
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-16

a telegram has been received from
Henry Win,low, formerly Of Watcrville
and a native # Albion, Who enlisted
with the 1t mime by his mother, stat
ing that he VA, in perfect health. This
young mars obituary has been publish
ed in some Of the State papers.
aSay' said frazzled man as he stuck his
head though the door. do you know anything
about the war;" We'll guess do" said the
editor ''WtlI. | want you to tell me how
many spanish flags = fellow ort to burn to
he's did enough Ter thu cause without goin to
war"
lisa mistake to imagine thai itching piles
can he cured a mistake To- sutler a day longer
than sou cau help. poau Ointment brings
instant rellet and permanent cure. At any drug
store, 50 cents,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-16

He--What do you mean by saying
that your friends work is all play:
She-Lucy is IA professional pianist
Detroit Free Press.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-16
The Look in q
.WOn7an'S Face.

Beauty disappears uhen tie eyes are dull tie skin is
sa7oaO and the a0rink1es begin TO appear. Mrs. Ensign
tlatched her good looks return day BY day.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-16

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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-04
M'GRAW
Will Be Elected Without a Doubt.
Situation Growing Interesting.

Special to the Register
Grafton w. Va, November 3.-Pol-
itics are growing hotter each hour in
the Second district. The Republican
managers are terribly frightened and
are putting forth every effort to rouse
the party, but their herculean efforts
accomplish practically nothing. The
attempt of Showalter and Bailey to
read out of the party some OF the re-
calcitrants has served only to fan the
flames of opposition to Dayton within
his own party. Showalter and Bailey
were sucking babes when some of the
Republicans, who are now fighting
Dayton, were fighting to save the I'm
ion. These soldiers have been lifelong
Republicans and very properly resent
attempted coercion by bch upstairs as
Bailey and Showalter, both OF whom
have been office-seekers as long as they
have been voters.
While this Republican opposition to
Dayton is growing stronger and more
determined, the Democrats are unit
in their support of McGraw. The Graf
ton statesman, always active and ag-
gressive, has displayed wonderful en-
durance in this campaign and has COM
manded the admiration of all. With
out factions in his own party to har-
monte, he has thrown all his great
energy and eloquence against demon
allied foe The Democrats of the Sec
ond district have Dayton whipped and
they know it. He will stand as liv-
ing witness of the fact that Office
holders can pack a Republican conven-
ton and nominate their candidate
much easier than they can elect him.
Saturday will be Doodle day, and smiling
Charley Teter hopes to put out enough
TO pull Dayton through, but it is only
hope. Two years ago. they could use all
their doodle trying to get weak Demo-
Gratis. This year they haven't enough to
keep their own voters in line. There is
righteous indignation among class of
Republicans who cannot be driven, ccaxed
nor bought and their votes will be felt
next Tuesday against the man who
Wronged them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-04
AT CAIRO.
Major Marchand, Commander of the
French Expedition at Fashoda, Has
Arrived.

Cairo, November 3.-Major Mar
chand, the commander of the French
expedition at Fashoda, arrived here at
seven o'clock this evening. He was
met at the railroad station by the
French officials and residents. The
explorer looked thin and worried. Di-
rectly the major appeared at the door
of the train, the spectators rushed for
ward, waving hats, sticks and hand
kerchiefs and crying ''Vive Marchand."
The latter who was much pleased and
touched at the reception accorded him
drove off to the French diplomatic
agency amid more cheering.
The French officer, who is short,
slight, active and bronzed, was dressed
in civilian clothes.
Only Two Senegalese soldiers accom-
panied Major Marchand whose future
movements depend upon the instruc-
tons which Captain Baratier brings
tomorrow.
At the French agency it was formal
ly announced that no one would be
permitted to interview the French Off
Ger as NJ. Delcasse, the French minis
ter of foreign affairs, and the Marquis
of Salisbury must be the first to re
ceiye all the news which may contrib
ute to the harmony of the two coun-
tries"
The Major reports that he left all
his companions in good health and he
ads that they had abundant provisions
and a plentiful supply of ammunition.
The French commander also express
sed himself as being much gratified at
the kindness shown him by the Brit
ish officers during his journey to this
place.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-04
TO CUBA.
First Movement of Troops to Be
Made About November %.

Washington, November 3.-The Wa
Department has issued a general order
for the movement of troops to Cuba.
The first troops will leave on or about
November %, and will comprise
brigade under Brig. Gen. Carpenter
The brigade will be taken from the
Seventh army corps, and one of the
regiments to go will be the Third
Georgia. The brigade will be sent To
Neuvitas. Puerto Principe.
1t was exlained at the War Depart
ment that this first move Of troops to
Cuba was ordered in advance of tho
Gate originally intended for the rea-
son that the Spanish evacuation COM
missioners had Unexpectedly notified
the American commissioners that they
intended to evacuate Puerto Principe
on the 22d of the present month.
Consequently it became necessary To
have United States troops on hand IN
Cuba to replace these Spanish forces
to maintain order and protect life ara
property.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-04
AGAINST THE C. & 0.
Charges That the Railroad Has Beeu Dis
eliminating Against Certain Independ-
ent shippers.

Charges That the Railroad Has Beeu Dis
eliminating Against Certain Independ-
ent shippers.
Washington, November Upon
statements made to the interstate
Commerce Commission by c. G. Blake,
a coal dealer OF Cincinnati, and The
rate sheets on file in his office, the COM
mission has issued an order directing
an investigation of the following
charges against the Chesapeake & Ohio
Railroad Company:
/. Transporting coal from mines in
West Virginia to Cincinnati at less
than the published tariff rates.
2. Exacting greater charges from
Blake and others than it has from The
C. & o. Fuel Company for transporting
coal from West Virginia mines to Cln-
cinnati.
3. Discriminating in transportation
facilities i'll favor of the c. & 0. Fuel
Company against Blake and others, in
Guiding preferential and unjust appor-
tionment of allotment of cars at the
mines for the loading and shipment of
coal, and at times absolute neglect TO
furnish cars within a reasonable Tune
to mine operations not connected
with the fuel company. The case IS
set for a hearing in Washington on
November %.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-04
THE PENNILESS WONDER
Is Surely a Remarkable Vote Getter-Neal
VIII BE Elected to Congress.


Huntington, Va, November g.
The 'penniless wonder" at whom the
Republican heelers and the Republic
can press of the Fourth district were
Sneering at few weeks ago, seems to
be a wonder as a vote getter also. II
we mistake not the signs in the Fourth
district, those who were inclined to be-
little man because he was born poor,
and has remained poor because he is
honest, will be taught a wholesome
lesson next Tuesday. Young George
Neal is one of the most indefatigable
workers in West Virginia, and he has
gone after a seat in Congress. Those
interested in the coming men OF the
State will do we'll to watch Neal.
Poverty is not a crime. and there is
yet among the American people ad-
miration for the man of pluck and
brains. There is also we'll grounded
cense of decency and propriety, that
suggests the fitness of things sufficient
to disapprove the course of Freer in
holding onto judgeship and making
partisan political speeches at the ex-
pense of the State. His salary of
81 800 as judge continues and other
men are paid $40 a day to hold the
court Freer was elected and paid to
hold. Geo. Neal, of Cabell, will go to
Congress,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-04
BIBLE SOCIETY MEETING.
al 10 the Register

Special 10 the Register
Martinsburg,, w. Va, November g.
The American Bible Society held their
annual meeting here last night in the
Episcopal church. Rev. j. E. Gram
mer, D. D., of Baltimore, delivered an
address in behalf of the Society. All
branches of the Protestant churches
of this city were we'll represented. The
Treasurer's report was read and show
ed a cash balance in the treasury of
$50. "a, and $96.9S worth of books in the
depository. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
DR.. T. NJ. Woods, President; John NJ.
Henshaw, Vice President; Lee NJ. Ben
der Secretary, and P. E. Deatrick,
Librarian and Treasurer.
In Clerk Bender's Office was record
ed yesterday, deed from c. P. Herring,
of Baltimore City, to J. Mckee Sites,
of Pendleton county, for house and lot
on East Burke street. Consideration,
$3.50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-04
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Washington, D. c., November g.
Senator Elkins was one of the Presi-
dents visitors to-day, and chatted over
the Philippine outlook. The Senator
thinks it is the solemn duty of this
country to take the Philippines.
IF for no other reason, we owe a
duty to Christianity" he said. the
wars of the future will be in driving
Northumberland and Buddhism from
the East and Outstanding that sec
ton of the world"
The Senator then went on to say
that he is opposed to this country as
Stunning any debts in any direction, but
he is willing that there should be a
cash payment to Spain. He thinks
that to take Luzon island and leave
the others to Spain would be opposed
as violently by Spain as the seizure Of
all the islands.
President McKinley's appointee as
fish commissioner, George NJ. Bowers,
of West Virginia, has been using his
Office, influence and government sta e
tionery for political purposes in way
that does not wholly rebound to his
credit. He has written number Of
letters to employees in the departments
here accredited to West Virginia, in
closing railroad tickets and urging
them to go home to vote. One of
these letters was addressed to John B..
Conway, at the navy yard, and reads
as follows:
81 hope it will be possible for yor
to go home and vote. Kindly &C
knowledge receipt of this letter and
oblige.
yours truly,
GEORGE NJ. BOWERS"
This letter was sent in franked en- :
velope without a stamp, and is dated
October 81.
A Baltimore & Ohio railroad ticket
to Piedmont and return, dated No
vember /, and good until November II,
was inclosed.
Mr.. Bowers makes this explanation
of his conduct:
CAS- a West Virginian and as a per-
sonal friend of Representative Dayton
of the Second district, | have been Go
ing what | could to get West Virginia
Republicans to go home to vote. The
West Virginia Republican Association,
of this city, and several prominent citi-
zens as well. furnished me with the
names of a number of West Virginia
Republicans who desired to go home
to vote. Many of them did not feel
able to buy railroad tickets, and I was
personally asked if I could help them
/ took the names of those who desired
to go home, and went to Baltimore
where I purchased with cash the de-
sired tickets. These ! turned over to
my secretary with instructions to send
them. I furnished him with stamps to
place on the envelopes. He tells me
that he did this in every case. There
has been no attempt to intimidate any
voter nor to bride any voter, and on
this point I court an investigation"
Mr.. Bowers has sent out $50 Of these
railroad tickets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-04
ELk|NS'S NEW CAUSE FOR WAR
He Would Have Uncle Sam Use Armed
Force to Spread Christianity.

HE ALLEGES THAT IT IS ONE OF
THE DUTIES OF THIS COUNTRY
TO DRIVE MOHAMMIDANISM
AND BUDDHISM FROM THE
WCRLD-MUST TAKE THE PHIL
IPPINES AS A DUTY TO CHRIS
TIANITY-GEORGE NJ. BOWERS
USING HIS OFFICIAL POSITION.
GOVERNMENT STATIONERY, &C,
TO FURTHER THE ENDS OF THE
REPUBLICAN PARTY-RAILROAD
TICKETS FOR REPUBLICAN VOT-
ERS-COPY OF A LETTER SENT
BY HIM TO A NAVY YARD EN-
PLOYE-MR. BOWERS S EXPLAIN
ALTON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-04

She Put in at Havana Yesterday,
Landed Some Passengers and Pro.
ceeded on Her Way.

Havana, November 3.-The trans
port Panama, from Santiago, fears for
whose safety had been entertained, ar
rived here this morning.
The Panama reached this port at 8
a. M and landed seven American pas
sengers, including some military Off
GERS.
She left Havana at about 10 a. M, her
destination apparently being New
York.
1t is reported the Panama has about
400 sick men on board.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-04
KLONDIKE REGION.
Untold Wealth to BE Brought Out-On,
Hundred Millions Annually

Untold Wealth to BE Brought Out-One
Hundred Millions Annually
Chicago, November 3.-Captain John
j. Healy, vice president Of the NoI til
American Transportation and Trading
Company, who has just returned flom
q six years sojourn in the Klondiko,
said in an interview to-day:
The truth about the Yukon country
is that 1t will yield $50, 600, 900 between
now and next October, and Will the
completion of government roads and
the operation of quartz mining machin-
ary the output will amount to one nun
dred million dollars in gold annually.
In less than five years 100000 whites
will be at work in the Yukon and a
hundred years of steady labor will not
exhaust profitable mining in Alaska.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-04
ANOTHER ASSAULT.
Mrs Frank Good Struck in the Face
by a Strange Man in Her Own
ParlOr.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, w. Va, November g.
AS Mrs. Frank Good, daughter-in-law
of wharfmaster Joseph Good, entered
the parlor of her home on West Tenth
street, late tonight, for the purpose Of
turning off the gas, she found the
room occupied by strange man. Be
fore she could give the alarm, the in
truder struck her hard blow in the
face, and escaped. The attack was so
sudden and unexpected that Mrs Good
can give no description Of her assail-
ant. The assault is likely TO intensity
the excitement caused by the Berry,
Foreman and Smith assaults.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-04
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COMING TO WHEELING.

Washington, November a. Post
master General Emory Smith left here
tonight for Wheeling, w. Va, where
he will speak tomorrow night, pro-
ceeding thence TO Cincinnati. O., where
he viii make his last speech of the
campaign Saturday night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-04
DIED OF BLOOD POISONING.


Special to the Register.
PARKERsBURG. w. Va, November 3.
Mrs. Bette Ellen Crawford. wife of Cen
eral Foreman Crawford, OF the Baltimore
& Ohio railroad company here. died this
morning Of blood poisoning. superinduced
by Gropsy. Deceased was % years Of age
and formerly resided in Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-04
BANK TO WIND UP.

Chicago, November 3.-The Bank CT
Commerce, a State bank with $500, goo
capital and s1,000,000 deposits, has
voted to go into voluntary liquidation.
Its deposits and an equal amount of
It's bills receiable will be taken over
by the Union National Bank. The af-
fairs of the Bank of Commerce will be
wound up by its directors and the pro-
eeeds paid to it's stockholders.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-04
ARRESTED In COLUMBUS.
Pomp Smith Wanted in Charleston on
burglary charge, Taken Into Custody.

Columbus, O., November 3.-Detect-
ives from Charleston, W. Va, to-day
identified G. A. Williams, alias G. A.
St Clair, as Pomp Smith, a notorious
burglar and safe blower, wanted in
Charleston for cleaning out store
there one night recently. Smith was
arrested in the Bad Lands here IN
company with William Johnson. He
tried to shoot the arresting officer. The
pair will be taken to West Virginia to-
day
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-04
GEN. LEES MOTHER DEAD.

Richmond, Va. November 3.-The
mother of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee died to-
day. She recently sustained internal
injuries by falling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-04
coSDITIoN or THE TREASURY.

WASHINGTON, November 3.-To-day's
statement Of the condition Of the trear
ury shows: Available cash balance. ssOo..
81. SIS; gold reserve. $40. CT. 4s3.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-04

Montpelier. VT, November 3.-Unit-
ed States Senator Redfeld. Proctor,
who arrived here yesterday, after
trip abroad. this afternoon addressed
the joint assembly of the House and
Senate which last month reelected
him. Senator Proctor's address was
brief, and was confined to an outline
of the foreign situation, which now
confronts the government of the Unit
ed States. The Senator said:
THE future policy of this country is
the greatest question before our peo-
pie.
Hawaii and Porto Rico have been
added to the nations dominion and we
have become sponsors for the good
government of Cuba. We must as
sumo some responsibility in the Far
East, whether it be greater or less. In
my opinion. the responsibilities in the
Far East are bound to be greater.
Many wise and patriotic men in the
country believe we should retain no
territory or control any part of the
Philippine islands, beyond a coaling
station or possibly a single island. [
recognize the cogency of their argu-
ment, but have failed to see clearly
any practical way of carrying out their
views. If any jurisdiction is assumed
in the East, there is no logical stop
ping place short of the whole of the
Philippines. To establish a divided
sovereignty would invite trouble.
Since that May morning when the
Spanish fleet was destroyed it has
seemed to me practically settled that
Spain must surrender her entire con-
troll of the Philippines. You will par
don me if l have spoken too plainly,
but it seemed to me that frank state
ment of what / believe would be the
inevitable outcome was not improper
at this time
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-11-04
INTERNAL REVENUE REcErprs

Special 10 the Register
PARKERsBURG, w. Va, November y
The internal revenue receipts for the
month Of October at the office Of Collecs.
or White here. were far IN excess Of the
receipts for the same month in 1897. and
are as follows: