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The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28
REPORT FOR DUTY.
First Regiment Heavy Artillery of MaSsa-
chusetts at Fort Warren.

chusetts at Fort Warren.
Boston, April 26.-The First reg .ment.
Nj. V M. heavy artillery. comprisi =
i batteries, Colonel PfaH of Il SON
commanding, who We're ordered to For
Warren yesterday for tour OF dut :.
left this city Just after noon today This
is the first reg ment in the eouns ny to be
ordered into service Since hostilities be
tween Spain and the United States BE-
gan, and, although the orders weie 70.
only the usual eight days tour. it was
the general opinion that before that time
expires the regiment will lie mustered
in for the war.
The regiment rendeZVoused at the
armory at $50 this morning The men
reported in heavy marching order IN.
Taunton, Fan River and New Il dfurl
companies arrived at the Park ; qudrr
station and the Brockton company at
the Kneeland street station about 9:l5
O clock The Cambridge and Gels "a
companies went u the armory in 81.
cial cars.
The crush at the armory as the troops
arrived was enormous. and The Il eets
We're blocked with chez ring thousands
When the ut-of-town companies ar
rived in the armory, they were marched
to the drll hall, where arms We're
stacked and the rolls called and then the
men were given liberty until the order
came to march. The members of the
home companies reported at their rooms
in the armOr es individually, and were
not put under arms until the order came
to march
The command to move was given at
spected the regiment in the arm, rY The
weather was not Of a sort To encOu .agp
high spirits. disagreeabe drizzle and
a raw east wind prevail! e, TIL line
of march lay past the state house and all
along the streets We're crowds of people
many bearing flags and other patriotic
emblems. Cheer upon cheer arose as the
soldiers passed along, and hats, fla s
and handkerchiefs We're waved in ac-
compartment to the 70 al de mons IA
ton.
AT the state house Governor Wolcort.
attended by the whole of his staff, re-.
viewed the troops as they marched past.
The governor received IA marching sa-
lutte. Al the city hall the command was
reviewed by Mayor Quincy.
The regiment included Batteries A. e
y G, X and l. of Boston Battery Il OF
Cambridae BATTERY f of New u dfurd.
Battery r of Taunton. Battery II Of
Chelsea Battery | of Broekton and Bat
terry NJ of Fan River
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28
CIRCULAR TO POWERS.
Madrid Advices Make Good Reading.
Admiral Wants to Fight.

Madrid Advices Make Good Reading.
Admiral Wants to Fight.
Madrid, April 26-In the Spanish sen
ate yesterday Count Almeuas asked
whether the government adhered strict
ly to the treaty of Paris in regard to the
privateers. or whether it would issue a
letter of marque to any one asking for
such authority?
The premier, Senior SaEasta, said the
moment was inopportune to reply to the
question.
on Count Alamenas insisting upon
an answer to his question, the minister
for foreign affairs, Senior Gullon, sa.
Spain occupied the same position as sLe
held before the treaty of Paris.
At the close of Senior Sagasta's speech
in the senate yesterday the president
of the senate said, amid great applause,
that the Spanish senate had replied to
the insults of the American senate with
the most profound scorn.'
The Spanish government today sent a
circular to the powers, experimenting
its circular of April is, and expressing
regret at the bard necessity of being
compelled to appeal to force in order Ia
repel the scandalous aggression of the
United States and defend the national
dignity and historical integrity of thu
fatherland.'
Continuing the note says: History
presents few instances wherein the rea
son is so evident on one part and outrage
so undisgused on the other. Spain has
on her side right, correct procedure and
prudence. while the United States has
on her side only disloyalty and the i'm
pulse of unbridled ambitions"
After "a reference to the "execrable
conduct" of General Fitzhugh Lee, the
note reproduces the text of the resoiu-
tons of congress, undermining the lost
words, as intended to deceive the Gu
/ bans.
1t is then predicted that the island OF
Cuba will not be declared pacifed unit.
1T is ready for annexation
Further on, the note gives the details
of the rupture of negotiations between
Spain and the United States conclud-
Ing with the following declaration;
The Spanish people await the attack
with tranquil serenity, decided to sell
their lives dear and to defend euergeti-
cally their right to remain in America,
confident that in this work they VIII have
the assistance of the Cubans, who are
Spaniards like themselves"
The Pals today announced that the
Spanish admiral in command of the fleet
at St. Vincent. Cape Verde islands has
cabled To the government here that when
the United States fleet is before Ha-
Nua his place is not at the Cape Verde
lands adding that ne would sail
-aust the American squadron in the
morning, order or no order.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28
Number II
Fort Knox.

fort Knox 81 III Pruobscot river near
bucksport, one OF tn old-time strong
forts on thu Maine coast. il 70 be put IN
condition to be Of n-e ia defending the
river. 4 large ereH Il men under ordl-
nance ergeant Heyg- il 10 be put at work
70 put lis armament in the best possible
condition. Th. fort was commenced in
1916 aud completed in 1864. 1t is one Of
the finest fortifieations Of its class on the
Atlantic seabaafd aud cost nearly two
million dollar. being erected on high
bluff at Buek.port narrows aud com
manding the entrance to the Penobscof.
Inc present armament is somewhat OBJ
solete and consists Of five fifteen inch
and ten inch smooth bore Rodmans with
in the outside hatter~- and barbeftes.
t"enty-fouf pound b,~ijzers ia the
fl4nkers.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28
Later Items.

The Senate passed the army reoreani-
zation bill, Tuesday.
The war revenue bill will be intro
duced into the House, Friday.
Entrances to Boston and Portland
harbors are TO be closed after dark each
day.
The |. ;. cruiser Cincinnati captured
a spanish lieutenant, Tuesday, and de-
tanned him aboard the flag ship.
Judge Day succeeds Hon. John sher.
man as secretary Of state, his nomination
being promptly confirmed Tuesday.
Insurgents are awaiting the arrival of
the |. 5. fleet to descend on Manila. the
principal town il the PHILIPPINE islands.
Lieut.. Andrew 5. Rowan of the 18th
Infantry, has landed in Cuba to meet
Ger Garcia to arrange for cooperation
OF Insurgents with the [. ;. for invasion
Of the island
The MangroFe. little lighthouse ten
der captured the Spanish steamship
Panama, headed for Havana Tuesday.
The slip had valuable cargo, includ-
ing supplies for the Spanish army-an
especially valuable prize
The Maine Central and Boston d
Railroad companies give out that they
Will give half pay To any Of their en-
ployes who enlist in the army or navy
during their service and give them as
good place as they now hold when
they get through with Uncle Sans
service.
The steamer Maiestic Of the White
Star liue arrived at Queenstown, Tues
day, aud reported having passed the
Paris, Monday, at p M, we'll on her
journey. She saw no Spanish warships.
The sp nish fleet vas at Cape Verde.
Tuesday, taking in supplies getting
ready to sail.
The L. 5. armored cruiser Minneapo-
lis was sighted off Mt. Desert Tuesday
afternoon steaming to the eastward.
She is looking after any Spanish cruiser
that may be lurking around on the line
of ships coming from Europe, especially
the Paris, due IN New York soon from
England, laden with munitions of war
for our government.
Bowdoin College faculty offer TO be
liberal with those who leave their
classes from patriotic motives to serve
their country in the wal They will
give diplomas to those members of the
senior class who enlist and give under
classmen credit to the end of the year
without examination. Bowdoin stu
dents have organized a company. Colby
has also taken measures to give students
who want to enlist opportunity for
military drill.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28
INFERRED AS SECOND GLASS NAIL MATTER,

Charles Emory Smith, who succeeds
Mr.. Gary as Postmaster-General, is we'll
.nowu as the editor Of the Philadelphia
Press. who received the appointment of
Minister to Russia from President Har-
rson. Mr. Smith is Connecticut man
and is Sc years of age. He graduated at
Union College, n. Y, in 1861, and from
1851 to 1880 was writer on the Albany
Jourual. He has since acquired a wide
,enutation as editor of the Philadelphia
Press, and as political speaker and
writer. He spoke In Somerset County
IN the last campaign, at grand out door
meeting in Palmyra and delighted the
large audience.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28
Skowhegan Markets.

PRICES PAID Producers.
BUTTER First quality. stamped "A a. 8, eef d
BEEF-ON beef 6 To cts.
BKASs-Hand-picked yellow eyes S1.zs 70
Sl50 pea beans, Sl.50
OATs-35ets
EGGs-lo is. per 10y fresh.
HIDES AND SkINs-llEht hides, o cts
OK hides 8 cts lamb skins 70 To 5J cts
each calf skins, = 10 Loo each.
ForLrRl-fowls, stolu crs Ter .t., tllakeiS
T. tOl3 cts.
ROUND Hoo cts.
wool uwashed, "A % cts.
TALLow- Rough. ct. yer DO,
Potatoes ~ hu.
RETAIL MARKFT
New Maple Molas,es 2Ects prrUr
tHEFsF-l2tn IA per No.
FLouR-Spuug Gateut. 81 &C.. spring extras
$500, winter patent, Sh'e- wiut,t extra ST.,
feed tour.Slo
CORN IL 90 per haE mealaud cracked corn e
c. :, MEAL->l..a per bag
FEEp-MiddlinEs. 500 tolln per cwtt bran.
and shorts, S.AHto.e1 thicagu gluten lao
TFAs-2n to 10 cents per No.
CoFFEk- Il 10 30 els. per 10.
ORANGES 1o 50 cts per dor.
LEMONS la - rs, per dog.
kERosFNf iae. PER "a
Lap Domestic, 10 cts W. fern. eta
PoRk-Sc.
+. MolAs~f~ -fare Ponce, 50 pare Barhaaees
80 tn 30.
CHotcr CaaktNG MOI AsSEs 25c
DRY tl,u-tod, TO ! cts. per lh.i pollock
cts.
ONIONS e. per ID.
EGGs-l1 cts a dnz
SUGAR GRADUATED. II pounds for gl.oGf
brown, 20 pounds for 81.
BUTTER-lG to Is cts. per No.
OArs-Domestic. new 3; Western, 42Io
Potatoes-S1.0o bu
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28
CHAMBERS REGIMENT.


Ii Is Fully Recruited and VIII Begin
Drilling at Once.
New York, April 2G.-Twenty -eignt
United States marines from Portsmouth
and 80 men Of the Massachusetts naval
reserves arrived here today on the Fan
River line steamer Puritan. Both de
tachments went to the navy yard.
William Aston Cnanler, who has been
recruiting a volunteer regiment. has now
1850 men enrolled. and will receive no
more applications. All the men viii he
expected to undergo physicians eXami-
nations and after that drilling will be
begun in the Twelfth regiment armory.
The Ward line steamer Saratoga ar
rived this morning from Havana with
21l passengers and a full cargo of ci-
CARS, sugar etc, and about 1000 600 in
specie The Saratoga sailed from New
York, April H. with cargo Of supplies
for Havana. where she arrived the lH,I
inst, and as received by the peopl,
with cheers the fort at MORO hoistcd
the American flag and great rejoicius
prevailed.
BY the time the Saratoga sahed on the
22d the sentiment of the people had
changed. They lined the shores OF thu
narrow channel in dense crowds jecr-
ing and hooting, cursing and hurting OBJ
scene epithets at the steamer and her
passengers. While passing down the
channel three guns We're fired from each
side of the entrance and a red tlaE was
hoisted on MORO castle. The Saratoga
kept close to a German steamer, also
bound out, and get away safely The
alarm was occasioned by the appearance
off the harbor of the United States
hlnn L. linn nnnf
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28

Representative William Alden Smith
Is the proud possessor of the pen with
which the president, the speaker of the
house and the president of the senate
signed the bill declaring the existence
of war between the United States and
Spain. The speaker gave Mr. Smith the
pen and he took it to the senate. where.
at his request Vice President Hobart
also used it in attaching his signature
and later President Mckinley made the
final appreciation with the same.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28

Senator'S and Representatives in Wash
iugton on Monday voted to declare war
Without one word of debate or one dis
senting vote, This not only indicates,
hut proyes that the government In all
lis branches is unanimously and earliest
" for the war, now it is on. There were
many who hoped 1t would be averted,
and some who stoutly held il might have
beep. could President Mckinley have been
left to himself, but this is of the past. We
have nothing to do with this theory now.
War is an accomplished fact and it must
be fought out. Every mans duty now,
il to stand by the government without
eayil.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28
IN BOSTON MARKETS.
Flour Is Active. Strong aud ENeited-Tl
Produce Quotations.


Boston, April 26.-The flour market has
been more excited of late than for many
d day. Some of the Oldest members of
the trade stated yesterday that they had
not experienced such an extraordinary
condition of affairs for years. and one
would probably have To Sc back to tn
days of our Civil War to find its count
erpart. 1t is fact that the home con-
sumner has been an active buyer and in
some instances families have taken as
high as 10 barrels. II has been not un-
common to sell two and three barrels to
a single consumer through fear that
prices were to go much higher than they
nave as yet, that they would in fact,
soon be ON as high a bass as during our
Civil War.
II is impossible 10 give reliable quo
tations for flour. w give the following
range of quotations. With the under
standing that thty are liable to chang
at any moment. as the experience Of the
immediate past las been chat the price
of one hour VAS mot -uol half hour
later, ana the excitement and unsettle,
conditions continued up l. thu close last
evening. We q4ote spring wheat pat
ents from SO to S6.AU. spring wheat
straights at $500 Ia W. spring wheat
clears at s. 10 $50, winter wheat pat
ents at S515 to $6.z5. winter wheat
straights at $3.50 Ia S. and winter whoa,
clears at s. to $5.ia per barrel, as 10 quail
ity and size of purchase.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28

The state department has conveyed
notice to all of the powers and nations
with which the United States holds
friendly relations of the declaration Of
war yesterday by the government of the
United States. The instructions which
were sent to all the United States lega-
tions abroad directed attention to the
fact that the war has existed since April
list, when the Spanish government
broke off diplomatic relations. in order
to avoid accepting the ultimatum at the
hands of Minister Woodford
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28

A woman notary public was recently
married at Denver, and the question
arose as to what name she should sign
in her official capacity. The matter was
referred to the attorney general Of Col
orado who decided that she should
continue to sign her maiden name, in
asmuch as he could find no authority OF
law for her dropping it.
Its very convenient thing that the
gold reserve in the treasury has reached
the magnificent figures, $50, 900.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28
MARKHAM PEOPLE
Are Anxious For safety of ships HaiIing
From That Port.

Wareham, Mass. April 90 Considera-
Bile anxiety is felt here an TO whether or
not the ship Gerard c. Tobey has fallen
into the clutches of the Spanish some
where in the waters of the equator The
Tobey is due in Boston in about 10 days
from Hong Kong With Il cargo OF car
petng and fireworks. Her master Is
Captain Frank Shurtieff Of Wareham
and the Tobey family of this town are
heavy owners In the ship which is a
first class merchantmen.
Another vessel of which IN Ich talk is
heard is the bark Olympic of New York.
from Seattle with spurs. Her master is
CAPTAIN Steuhen j.. Gibbs OF M4ddithoru
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28

Several students in the University of
Maine are members of the National
Guards. Lieut.. Boardman of Co. q is
military instructor at Orono and Presi-
dent Harris assures him that his salary
in whole or in part shall go on during
his absence in the u. S. service and his
place will be held open for him. Mem
hers of the senior class necessarily
absent by reason of service in the
National guards shall be recommended
to the trustees fer their degrees and
lower classes shall be passed without ex-
animation.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28

The president, by proclamation, has
allowed Spanish vessels in United States
waters till May u, inclusive for load
ing and departing. and Spanish ships
met at sea shall be permitted To continue
their voltage if loaded before that time
in the United States. Spanish vessels
bound for the United States which sailed
prior to April q are exempted from cap
ture and allowed To discharge cargo.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28
Honor to the Brave.

On Monday next, Company "E" will
leave home for Augusta to rendezvous
there, preparatory to entering the Ma
tional service to engage in good cause
| In the interest of freedom and humanity.
Thus our Somerset young men respond
promptly and periodically to the call
of our country, and our citizens, appre-
ciating their high motives and brave
conduct, will unite in extending them
honor, in bidding them God speed in
their patriotic course and bespeak for
them safe return to their home and
loved ones.
We cannot know what perils this SER
vice may involve, but we can hope for
the best for them, and rely in confidence
upon the fact that they will be gallant
soldiers, worthy of their towns, worthy
of their try and worthy of the in
telligent citizen soldiery of Maine,
whose proud record for courage and
gallantry In the past has been second to
that of no soldiers in this big world.
May our country and the right prevail,
and may our soldiers speedily return,
crowned with victory and conscious of
duty, inteligently, courageously and
periodically performed. All honor to
tour boys in blue"
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28
TROOPS ATLAS PALMAs.

New York April 20 -Captau Wousy
of the Brush steamer Dora Forster.
which left Las Palmas April II and ar
rived at this pert thIs m rninE reports
that 1000 Spanish troops are stationed
at that pIaoe hut that no varshtps We're
in the harb L. nor did hc sight any on
his way across the Atlantic.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28

and her owners reside IN this section
and New Bedford. Captain Gibbs is ac-
companied ON this voyage by his wife
and four children. They were sighted
at san Francisco. Jan. a. and should
now be just about to enter cuban waters
all has gone we'll on board. and the
Olympic has made her accustomed speed
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28

The Republican State Committee held
meeting at Augusta, Monday evening,
and fixed upon Tuesday, June 28th, as
the date for holding the State Conven-
ton, upon Augusta as the place and
upo1 Senator. Eugene Hale to preside.
Ten of the sixteen counties were repre-
sented by the members and the other six
BY authorized proxies. j, o. Smith, the
Somerset member, attended the meeting.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28

of the government are exempt from tax
alton. The differential of one half a cent
on mineral waters and beverages do
mestic or imported. not otherwise sub
ject to internal taxation. in half pint bot
ties. is eliminated SO that the dividing
line is pnts. bottles containing one pint
br less TO pay cent. more than one pint
cents.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28
RESPONSES
WE'RE PROMPT.
Secretary Alger Pleased With
Country's Patriotism.
VOLUNTEERS READY FOR BATTLE.

Massa ch usett's First Regiment of Artil-
lery at Fort Warren - Arrivals at
Chiokamauga Park and Other Points.
Massacre Feared at Manila-Revenue
Bill Reported In the House-Some
and London-other War Dispatches.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28

Congressman Burleigh is looking ou
for the interests of the coast of his dis
trict. Brigadier Gen. Wilson, chief OF
artillery, has informed him that in com
pliance with request, Major X. l.. Hoxit
of Portland, has been directed to select d
site, secure permission from owners and
at once prepare for mounting two ten
inch guns at Bar Harbor.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28

John Jacob Aston showed his colors
by Offering his splendid yacht, Norman
al, and free transportation for troops
and supplies over the railroads in which
he is interested and now comes forward
with notice that he has raised and equip
ped battery of artillery which he
desires to offer TO the Government for
service in Cuba. The President has a
number of offers to raise volunteers.
There is no trouble about raising an
army in this country.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28

one of the favorable results of the
val Is the tendency it will have to keep
p'opie Gu this side of the Atlantic and
save many thousands of dollars that
'Ouia have been spent in European
'Ountrles, Travel to Europe has been
'A'esslve for some years past.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28

Asst. Sec'y. Roosevelt evidently pre-
fers the army to the naval service, and
was willing to swap the high position
Of the second place in the navy depart
ment for the second in command of a
regiment of volunteers, cow boy regi-
ment of mounted rifles, to be raised in
the Rocky mountains. DR.. Wood of the
regular service is to be colonel of the
regiment. He has seen active service in
the Apache war receiving a medal of
honor for distinguished service while in
command of detachment of regulars.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28

Inc War department is straining every
uefVe to meet the requirements of differ
CUT sections of the extensive coast line
'uu Is doing effective work. Orders
we're received, Monday, to rush work on
ne aefenses in Boston Harbor. An out
'"e patrol fleet is being organized to
patrol the coast of New England.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28

In these times of intense excitement
there will be lots of startling statements
that have no real basis of fact. Doubt
less the truth will be startling enough
during the war period now upon us. 1t
would seem to be unnecessary to invent
stories or publish unfounded rumors,
but enterprising correspondents strive
hard to get something to make their
papers sell. They do not hesitate at
trihes but give imagination full swing.
Don't believe everything you hear.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28

The stern logic of events has irrevoc.
ably decreed that the Spanish govern.
ment must get out of the Western Hem
isphere, and the United States is busily
engaged in helping forward the decree
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28

Hon. Edward Wiggin, representing the
Maine State Grange, was in Fairfield
Tuesday, with other members Of the
committee to purchase furniture for the
Grange cottage at Good Will Farm
Mrs. Hinckley also was at Fairfield &c
assist in selecting the furniture.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28

''The most profound scorn' is the way
Sagasta said the Spanish senate had
replied to the American senate, "Pro-
found scorn' is good. We like it and
can endure lots of it,
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28

The impression seems to be gaining
ground that it will be as late as October
before any considerable number of our
troops will be sent to Cuba. This is
favorable and we hope will prove true,
Cuba is no place for white men during
the summer season and we trust but few
OF them will be sent there until the
rainy season is well over.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-04-28

Washington, April 26-The response
of the governors of the states and terri
tories to the kilograms of thesecretary
of war; notifying them of the number Of
men they will be expected to furnish I'M
der the presidents proclamation, and
asking them when such troops will be
ready for muster into the United States
service, has been prompt and gratifying
The greater portions of the executives
have replied to Secretary Ayers dis
patch, and their answers generally have
been very satisfactory, indicating the
time within which the state troops will
be ready for muster into the service OF
the United States government. Hardly
had the last telegram to the governors
been sent last night before d dispatch
came from Governor Hastings OF Penn
syIVania, which said the men called for
were ready and equipped for duty. Re
plies from the others came in quick sue
cession during the night and this morn
ing.
secretary Ager has followed up his
telegram of notification to the governors
of the states sent yesterday with let
ter giving more detailed Information
respecting the troops that are to be
raised and making other suggestions
deemed necessary.