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The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-10
Hon. Omar Clark.

The death of Hon. Omar Clark,
briefly noted last week, occurred at
Jackman, Oct. Both, and his burial,
November Sd.
He was the son of Joseph and Esther
Baker (Moore) Clark. He was born in
Caratunk, March 10Th, 1912, and that
plantation was his home during his long
business career which began very early
In life.
He was twice married. The first mar
rage was October 1864, to Caroline G.
Baker, who died November %, 1887.
The children of this marriage were
Eugene, Fred, Belle, Albert b., and May
E. He was married February 1889 to
Ellen M. Holden. OF this marriage
there are two sons, Omar E., and Guy
M. His wife and children all survive
him, also one brother, William H. Clark
of Caratunk, three sisters, Mrs. Abby F.
Webster, Mrs. Della c. Brown and Mrs.
Imosene G. Merrill, and his mother, Mrs.
Joseph Clark.
Omar Clark was conspicuous for many
years in timber land and numbering cir
Giles on the Kennebee. He had large
holdings in timber lands 10 Somerset aud
was engaged with other owners and
operators In many large operations. He
was also for some time interested In
manufacturing lumber AT Caratunk for
local purposes and at Richmond, Me.
for shipment to Boston and other lum-
Der markets. For some years he had
charge of the Kennebec river drive. His
knowledge of Somerset timber lands and
the kennehec river was extensive and
intimate and his Judgment OF these
things was superior. He was director
and president of the Madison National
bank at the time of its organization, aud
one of the moving spirits in the con
struction of the SkOwhegan and Nor
ridgew ock street railway. He was u
public spirited man rs well as an ener-
getic business man whose retirement
from business was a cause of regret
to large number of people.
About ten years ago he embarked,
with others, 10 numbering operations in
North Carolina, where conditions were
entirely different from those in Maine,
and in this venture he lost heavily, and
1t is generally understood that THESE BUS
mess leverses had much to do with his
break in health.
For many years he was an active Re-
publican and was elected by that party
as one of the State Senators for Somer.
set, serving in the Senate during the
session of 1893. He had many warm
friends in Somerset county and the State
of Maine.
Mr. Clark belonged to the Masonic
Fraternity, being a member OF Bingham
Lodge F. and A. NJ, Somerset Chapter
Il. A. and De Molay Commandry X. 7.
The burial rites of the order were
observed at his burial at Caratunk, the
Sd instant. by Bingham Lodge, and Col
A. G. Blunt, J. P. Oak. II. II. Anderson
and w. II. Wides of this town attended
as representatives of DE Molay Com
mandry.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-10

Election day this year was fine one
all over the country, which undoubtedly
contributed to an increased vote. A
storm in November In the northern lati-
tudes of the United States is not Il cheer
ful thing and In the rural towns and dis
tricts has much to do with the keeping
OF voters from the polls. 1t does not
have this effect In the same degree 10
cities, the strongholds of the Demo-
cracy, therefore the Republican vote is
more effected by a storm than the
Democratic vote. The year that James
q. Blaine run against Grover Cleve-
land cold storm prevailed all day
In New York aud some other States.
There is little doubt but the Republican
vote in the country regions of New York
was largely reduced by the storm,
enough, several times over, to have
changed the result in that pivotal State.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-10

The rule has been that the first Con-
gress elected during the term Of Presi-
dent has been in opposition to the ad.
ministration In power. This would give
the House to the Democrats but the rule
has been broken this year and the excep-
ton is very acceptable to Republicans.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-10

Mr.. l. C. Loring of Norridgewock
writes: ''As a matter of news to some,
our town was sued most three years ago
by one of our own citizens"
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-10

The election Of Republican Congress
and Roosevelt as governor of New York
were two important features In the
Tuesdays elections and constitute a
signal Republican victory.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-10

Republicans are well satisfied with the
result Of the elections Of Tuesday. They
are hardly up to their hopes but much
above their fears.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-10

The latest about the Maria Teresa is
that she didn't go to the bottom but Is
ashore on Cat Island about 80 miles from
the place where she was abandoned and
may be saved.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-10

Doubt whom you will but never doubt
yourself. ELE
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-10

There is more Catarrh in this section OF
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For many
years doctors pronounced it local dis.
ease, and prescribed local remedies, and
are constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable.
Silence, has proven catarh to be a con-
stitutonal disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. ]. Cheney &
Co. Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitu-
tional cure on the market. 1t is taken in
ternally in doses from 10 drops to tea
spoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case /,
fails to cure. Send for circulars and testi-
monials Address,
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o
uSold by Druggists.75c.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-10

Mr.. Troomer-N here on earth is my
new silk hat? I've looked everywhere
for it.
His Bride (sweetly)-You said you
wanted it ironeu, dear, SO ! sent it to
the laundry.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-10

Complaints are made by Porto Rican
newspapers that the U. S. troops on
that island, who have superseded the
Spanish forces, are not conducting them
selves creditably. In fact, the state
ments are fully made that they maltreat
townspeople, enter private houses and
steal all they can lay their hands on.
These reports are doubtless exaggerated
but correspondents of our own papers
there admit that there is too much truth
in the allegations. 1t is hardly reasons-
Bile to expect that perfect order and de-
corum will prevail there imme diately
upon the occupation of this island, but
our government and army is bound to
see TO it that discipline Is maintained
among the men at all hazard, condition
harder to secure In an army In time of
peace than Ia war. Uncle Sam has big
job on hand to bring order out of confu.
sion ia Porto Rico and Cuba and If he
cannot do 1t he will get little credit for
wrestling these possessions from Spain.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-10
The Somerset Reporter,
ssrnHKD AS snoeNp GLASS MAIL NATTER.
Tuesdays Elections.

Roosevelt was elected governor OF
New York, by plurality estimated as
we'll up to 10000 and the legislature
will be Republican.
The vote in Massachusetts was not as
heavy as in 1896. Walcott is elected by
large plurality, the Legislature is
strongly Republican and ten Republi-
can Congressman of the thirteen are
elected.
Connecticut is Republican by about
II. 900 plurality on the State ticket, and
about fifty majority in the general
assembly
Michigan reflects Pingree by $4,000
plurality, and the legislature is Repub-
lcan.
William A. Stone is elected governor
of Pennsylvania by large vote.
Republicans carry New Jersey by
about 1900 with a majority OF the
legislature which secures U. S.
senator.
The Southern States show Democratic
gains making them we'll nigh solidly
Democratic.
Ohio is conceded by Democrats to
have been carried by the Republican
party by over 10000 plurality. The
Congressional delegation remains 10
TO 6.
In Nebraska the election of the Re-
publican candidate for governor is in
dicated by about 5000 plurality.
Iowa is Republican by about $4,000.
Maryland gains one Democratic Con-
gresham.
Republicans have elected the entire
State ticket in Illinois.
Republicans claim California by 10000.
Delaware is carried by Republicans.
The Pacific States, Oregon, California
and Washington, are Republican.
North and South Dakota we're carried
by Republicans. The Republican plu-
rality in New Hampshire is about 10000.
Kansas is close and claimed by both
parties.
Nevada goes Republican and Montana
Democratic.
Democrats concede Indiana to Repub-
licans.
Colorado was carried by the Fusion
ticket.
Wisconsin is Republican by 10000.
Rhode Island is Republican as usual.
The latest returns give Republicans
ISL in the House of Representatives, a
majority of ID with half dozen or
more districts in doubt.
The U. 5. Senate after March 4th
next is expected to stand so Republicans,
q Democrats, Populists, Silver Re-
publicans, in doubt.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-10

Pork-The pork ana lard markets are
steady and unchanged: Barrel pork, sl3
ais ~: iignt backs ST.; lean ends, $l4.5O;
fresh ribs, Sc corned and fresh Shout
ders. 6l2c. smoked shoulders. SIS ,l4c;
lard J7eC; la pals, g., It &C.. hams sdf94c.
Beef The beef market Is quiet. with
only fair trade. Prices are rather easy;
Steers. 6AlQ9c; headquarters S+2 oil c;
forequarters 5i4q6%4c: rumps and loins.
l2Ql5c.
Muttons and Lambs-Muttons and
lambs are steady. with a fair trade
Spring lambs. ,q9c: Brighton and fancy,
8h091zc, muttons, 60l7 nc; Brighton and
fancy muttons. 7QSc; veals. 1890: fancy
and Brightons, 10c.
Poultry-The poultry market is rather
easy: Fresh turkeys. western. l0Gl5c
northern, 1bQlSc; iced. l0Ql3c; chickens
fresh 10G15c; iced, 7db10c; fowls, fresh,
9Q13c; iced. adl0c: live fowls, 1Gr9c; live
dickens. 1850; green ducks 12@14c
New York Nov. Shallow quiet: City,
3%c: country, 3&G3%c.
The times., 1898-07-01
THE FIGHTING MARINES.
Their Desire to Take Guantanamo
Cannot Now Be Gratffied.

With the rush Of recent developments
in the campaign at Santiago, public atten-
tion has in a measure been diverted from
the GOO brave marines now bivouacked at
Camp McCalla. Guantanamo, who
fought the first land battle In Cuba and
valiantly held the first strategic position
against the enemy.
After rest OF more than two weeks.
these men are now anxious for another
fight. The reports Of conflict and victory
that reach them from near and around
Santiago have made them restless. and
they have appealed 10 Commander Nc
Gala for permission to storm Guantana-
mo City, which lies at the head Of Guam
tanamo Bay, and is now occupied by d
Spanish force Of unknown strength
The marines are confident that the city
can be carried by storm with but little
difficulty. and they are eager to gain The
honor OF claiming and opening to com
merce the first American port in Cuba
even as they fought the first land battle
against overwhelming odds.
commando McCalla communicated the
enthusiastic desire Of his men TO Admiral
Sampson. but both commanders are in
cilned 10 disapprove Of such a move. and
their consent is for the time being with
held.
Objection is due TO the fact that Camp
The times., 1898-07-01

There has rarely been a time in recent
months when there was so little commits
sion buying In the New York stock mar
ket. The whole business of yesterday was
room trading and manipulating by the nu-
merous cliques. The number of cliques is
remarkable, toe, and are very persistent.
The Flower crowd is working IN Brook
lyn Rapid Transit Peoples Gas and Rock
Island, and as usual this is one of the
strongest of them. Its influence is felt
every day. The reason of the last two
weeks is as strong now for the dullness.
The battle soon to be fought at Santiago
and the uncertainty over the Manila Sit
uation make the war outlook anything
but tempting in a speculative way, no
ma tier how certain victory for Americas ;
forces in both places may be. There is
also at the end of the week another
reason for lassitude-the holidays coming
together. Spectators do not care TO
make commitment on either side OF the
market TO go over into the uncertainties
of next week. Prices were almost sta
tionary yesterday, and even the work of
the cliques resulted in small net changes.
The prospect now is, one would think,
for inaction in the market next week, as
there will be action in the war Probably
the movement will be an advance
The Sugar situation Is a most interest
ing one not only for the immediate future
Dnt Tor months TO come, "A CttIeluI oo-
sdrver Of the market said to me yester-
day: Il am bear on Sugar for the
present, but there will come a time in
the not very far distant future when 10
buy at the right moment Will make for
tunes The fight between the Sugar
Trust and the Arbuckles is a most seri-
Gus matter and IL viii be fight TO the
death, / believe. There is sufficient rea-
son IN this for both being bearish now
and most hopeful of the future In Sugar
stock The ArbuckIes will soon be run
ming their refineries. The trust will un-
dersell them. In order to keep down 10
trust prices the Arbuckles must lose,
while the trust keeps whole at least. In
coffee to the Arbuckles bought a years
supply in anticipation of the war tax,
which did not come The trust bought
little over half what the Arbuckles paid,
and the trust purse is longer than the Ar
buckles. But in order to crush the oppo-
sition the trust profits will be cut into
terribly and the sack must go down"
The times., 1898-07-01

McCalla, with the only accessible AM her-
ican cable station, is far too important a
position TO be Jeopardized. An attack up
on Guantanamo City would necessitate
extension of the defense lines now sur
rounding Camp McCalla, and as a result
would weaken its protection.
However, ii is not impossible that the
marines will be given another opportunity
10 display their fighting qualities, and
Guantanamo may yet fail under their ag-
gressions. Meanwhile they will hold the
position so cOurageously gained and de-
Tended some two weeks ago.
The Spaniards have apparently aban-
doned the shores Of Guantanamo Bay 10
take refuge within the intrenchments OF
their city.
Late intelligence from Camp McCalla
says the marines are no longer harassed
by the Spaniards and have great difficulty
IN finding anything TO shoot at.
The times., 1898-07-01
Supplies for Volunteers.

The supplies that have been collected
for the volunteer soldiers of the District
by the District of Columbia Volunteers
Aid Association will be sent to Fredericks.
burg, Va, where the Fourth regiment OF
immunes, in which are many Washington
boys, are encamped. Tomorrow night per-
sons desiring to add TO the contributions
that have been made heretofore are re-
quested TO send or bring the same to the
headquarters of the association at the
Center Market Armory between and
p. m. and they viii be sent off on the
night train.
The times., 1898-07-01
STOCK MARKET, STEADY
Slight Recessions From Best Fig,
ures at the Close.
Sugar, American Tobacco, Peoples
Gas and Pullman Palace Car
All Strong.

New York, June 30--There was a. re-
vival of interest in the railway list in
the trading on the stock exchange today
and the market for these stocks showed
decided strength. By Tuesday there may
be received the intelligence of the fall
of Santiago and of the arrival of our
forces at Manila. These events will vast
ly advance the chances for terminating
the war, particularly the actual occupa-
ton of the Philippines and our assump-
ton of the de facto government of these
islands
The revival Of activity in the railway
list was only in comparison with the re-
cent dullness in that division of the mar
ket and 1t did not detract from the trad
ing in the industrials and specialties
Sugar, American Tobacco, Peoples Gas
and Pullman Palace Car were all strong
and active, the last advancing notably.
Weak features of the market were Balti-
more and Ohio and Louisville, while Man
haitian and Western Union were rather
heavy in view of the strength of the
general market.
London was not factor of Importance
in this market. A small amount was
bought by foreign houses.
The close was steady but at recessions
from the best figures.
The times., 1898-07-01
New Jersey McdicOs.

Asbury Park. n. J., June 30.-The State
Medical Society this morning elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
President. c. P. Fish. Bound Brook; vice
presidents, L. NJ. Halsey, Williamstown;
William Pierson. Orange; John K. D.
McGill, Jersey City; corresponding sec
retary, E. f. P. Godfrey, Camden; rec
ording secretary, William J. Chandler,
Orange; treasurer, Archibald Mercer,
Newark. The society will meet next
year at Deal Beach, n. j.
The times., 1898-07-01
WHEAT MARKET UNCHANGED
Sensational Crop Damage Claims
Were Prevalent.

Chicago, June 3O-Wheat was up Ia
lie. early on the same SORT of infiu-
ences which were effective yesterday.
There was lot of covering, with st.
Louis still leading in it, and there were
any number of crop damage claims some
of them decidedly sensational. The shorts,
however, got covered. There began to be
some controversy over the extent of the
damage, but the market finally lost all
its advance.
Continental prices were irregular. It is
considered noteworthy that the West is
not yet offering any new wheat to arrive.
600, ,000 900 crop would not warrant very
The times., 1898-07-01
GOING TO CUBA.
Nicholas Fish VIII Recover His sons
Remains Personally.

New York, June 30.-Nicholas Fish,
father of Hamilton Fish, jr., of Col.
Roosevelt's Rough Riders. who was kill
ed last week in a battle with Spanish
troops near Santiago, said today that he
would probably leave for Cuba 10 super
intend the removal of his sons body be-
fire the end of the week. He goes in
Government transport.
The times., 1898-07-01
CorSOn & Macartney.

Members OF the New York Stock Exchange
14I9 St., Glover Building
Correspondents of Messrs. Van EmbuTgh & After
bury, No. Wall Street.
Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds
eposits.-i-Exchange.-
Railroad Stocks and Bonds and all securities
listed on the exchanges OF New York, Philadei-
phia, Bost 4, and Baltimore bought and sold
spf made of investment securities Dis
trict Be-. and all local Railroad, Gas, Insurance
and Telephone Stock dealt in.
American Bell Telephone Stock bought and
sold ma1s-u
The times., 1898-07-01
Bet. 10 and II.
Shirt waists. 33c.

For one hour today we shall
make things hum in the ladies'
shirt waist department. Between 10
and II o'clock we will let you have the
choice OF an immense lot of shirt
waists. of pretty lawns. percales-in a
greater variety of attractive patterns
than you would imagine possible-the
latest creations of the season-for
only 22c
The times., 1898-07-01
Boys suits. 29e.

A lot of boys fine wash suits of Gal
atea cloth, finished with plain colored
collars-and neatly trimmed with an
chor fgures-will go today for 29c.
These suits are made well-and in
tended for wear as well as looks.
The times., 1898-07-01
Remnants of
Damaged sheeting

left from the sale last week. viii be
closed out for little or nothing to-
day. We tell you before you buy that
they are damaged considerably, al
. though many have bought them, given
!, them a washing and been entirely sat
! isfied.
7-quarter and S-quarter unbleached
sheeting wiz be sold at the unheard-of
price Of sc. yard.
9-quarter and t0-quarter On
bleached sheeting viii be offered
at the unusual price of 7c yard.
42-inch pillow casing will be
. sold for 4c yard.
6-quarter Boston" bleached
sheeting viii be sold for 615c
yard.
7-quarter and 6-quarter |Bos-
. ton" bleached sheeting will be
sold for 77zc yard.
10-quarter Boston bleached
shceting viii be sold for Zoe yard.
75c dressing saoques, 49c.
Just IS ladies' fine Hght-colored lawn
dressing sacques, prettily trimmed
with lace-sold for 75c. a yard. will be
} closed out today for 49c. each.
The times., 1898-07-01
Umbrellas. 39c.

For an hour we are going to let you
have mems gloria umbrellas-guaran-
teed fast black-have natural sticks
for 39c.-just such an umbrella as is
sold for 75c. about town.
The times., 1898-07-01
Ladies' hats. &c.

Lot OF ladies' Bernena braid short
back sailors and white shape hats
Will be sold for this hour at sc.
The times., 1898-07-01
soc vests, 25c.

Lot of ladies' genuine Isle thread
vests, pink and blue striped and plain
white with embroidered tops, silk tape
run, which sold for Soto go for 25c
The times., 1898-07-01
Bet. 5 and g.
Knee pants, SC.

Lot of little boys linen colored gal
atea cloth knee pants. will be sold
for sc. pair, which are worth triple.
Sizes TO years.
The times., 1898-07-01
SOC to s. waists, 25c.

ODD lot of ladies' shirt waists-just
ll6 in the lot-the seasons quickest
selling lines-now in broken sizes and
some are slightly mussed from show
ing-sold for soc. TO sl-to go now for
25c. each.
The times., 1898-07-01
t2bc stuffs, 7bc.

Remnants of sheer India linon check
dimities. Swiss striped and white
pique. which sold for u 1-2c. yard,
viii be closed out at 1-2c. yard.
The times., 1898-07-01
Long pants suits. 50. 9S.

Boys long pants suits. IN sizes large
enough TO fit small-sized men-made of
strictly all-wool matsrials-which are
carefully tailored and guaranteed to fit
as well as any suits you can buy
will be offered today for $2.9S-sold
up 20 81.
The times., 1898-07-01
Men S shirts, 39c.

Mems French percale and madras
negligee shirts-with collars and cuffs
attached and with detached cuffs and
white neckbands-to go for 39c
The times., 1898-07-01
Silk waists. S2.49.

Lot of ladies' black china silk shirt
waists, will be sold between these
hours today for $2.49. which for
merly soId for s.
The times., 1898-07-01
Serge suits. 81. 9S.

Lot of ladies' black serge suits. with
silk lined Jackets, taiIor-made gar
ments, which sold for $40, TO go
for s4sS.
The times., 1898-07-01
Crash skirts. 25c.

800 ladies' linen crash skirts-far bet
ter quality than is usually put in a
low-priced skirt-a deep hem and full
in width-will go at 25c.
The times., 1898-07-01
Boys sailor suits, 49c.

Today we will offer a lot of
boys blue flannel blouse sailor suits,
neatly trimmed with white and red
braid-in all sizes, 8. 4, and years
which are regularly sold at S2-for only
49c
The times., 1898-07-01

Texas Pacific stock had an advance yes
terdaY in sympathy with the bonds. There
is good prospect that 1t will become one
of the most popular of the low-priced
stocks.
The times., 1898-07-01
Summer c0rsets. 29c.

The same summer corset which is
shown you elsewhere at 59c is here at
29c.-or rather will be here from 10 to
II.
The times., 1898-07-01

There was good buying in General Elec-
trio during part of the day yesterday. The
affairs OF the company look well.
The times., 1898-07-01
Ladies' vests, 9Hc.

Lot of ladies' white vests with cro-
cheted neck and armholes-run with
silk ribbon-usually 19c.-for only 1-2
each.
The times., 1898-07-01
Between certain hours

today merchandise will sold which before
II
Groom
sanceto O helpus II
oco
The times., 1898-07-01
Moire ribbons, 21ae yd.

Nearly all colors in MORE ribbons
will be sold here today for 1-2c
yard, which is an extraordinary bar
gain.
The times., 1898-07-01
Drawers. 9He.

a lot Of neatly tucked drawers will
be offered today for only 91-2c-
pair If they were selling for double
you wouldn't get any better made,
more carefully finished garments.
The times., 1898-07-01
Loans Of SlO =; ;.s: i5s';5 5ssaEss1 s5ssE' s.
Money to Loan on

Household Furniture, Pianos, DC, with.
out removal from owners possession; paymt nts
received on principal, which reduces the cost OF
carrying; all business strictly CONFIDENTIAL; no
expense TO applicant If loan is not made; eff.
Gent service enables US to act promptly on all
applications. See US before going elsewhere.
Capital Loan Guarantee Co.,
6OS F Street N. w.
fa11.f9
The times., 1898-07-01
Bet. II and L.
String ties, &c.

Lot of mems silk string ties, such
as sell for 15c- usually, viii be closed
out today for &c. each between Il
and u.
The times., 1898-07-01
Straw tams. 23c.

Lot of boys straw Tam-o' -Shanters.
in the newest conbinations-actu
worth 75c and sim all coIors, for 23c.
The times., 1898-07-01
Mems hose. 6Hc.

Choice of mems black or tan half
hose-the regular qualify which sells
for l5c. pair-for Size. today for
this hour.
The times., 1898-07-01
Linon. 4bc yard.

Remnants OF plain white India linon
and red, blue and cream colored pique,
will be closed out at 1 lie yard.
The times., 1898-07-01
Linen pants. 12Hc.

Lot of boys linen pants-very splen
did quality TO go for Z 1-2c. pair