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Connecticut western news., 1898-01-27
DIR. SHIELDS UPHELD.

President Patton and Alumni support
 Him as to Princeton Inn.
 New York. Jan. 2l.-with ringing cheers that told of enthusiastic convlc- ton 300 alumni of Princeton university. at their annual banquet last night cast defiance in the teeth of those who criti- cised rhe use of liquors in the famous Princeton inn. The Rev. Dr. Charles Woodruff Shields. who resigned from the Presbyterian church because of the condemnation heaped upon him for signing the application for the inns
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-27
Killed by d Truck.

New London, Conn, Jan. 26.-Luke Cornell. the S-year-old son of William F. Cornell, was almost instantly killed by being run over by heavy truck. The boy. while running across the street. stumbled and fell directly under the rear wheel.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-27
MT. Ke,oham,. Lawyer Sue. Her.

Chicago. Jan. 26.-Mrs. Minnie Wal lace Walkup Ketchan. widow of the late we'll known clubman, John E. Ketcham. has been sued by her former attorney, D. C. Hansen. for s2o,0o0 10 which he alleges he is entitled as com pensatlon for services. .
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-27
Boring "a Square Hole.

The auger that bores square hole consists of screw auger in square tube. the corners of which are sharpen. ed from within, and us the auger ad. v.ulces outs tbs ronnd hole sonArs.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-27
MAGNE1IC *
 * GARMENTS
Magnetic Shields will cure Paralysis. MagneticShields will cure Rheumatism

Magnetic Shields will cure Paralysis. MagneticShields will cure Rheumatism
 Order enough of the garments to establish POWERFUL battery.
 It is a fcientihc inipossibility to take this treatment without great benefit.
 They equalize the ci culation.
 The prices of Shields vary according to power. The compound double power is donble the price Of ihe regular shields, the regular shields being used for the cure of les erious forms of disease.
 Local testimony furnished as to results.
 INSOLES ALWAYS ON HAND. The following Is partial list of the shields
 made aud the diseases they will cure
 Cap.-Neuralgia Failing Memory, Weak Eyes Dizziness all Headaches.
 Throa, Shirid>-H Hoarseness, Sore Throat Loss of Voice, Coughs and all Throat Troub-
 l.uug Pro,pcr.r-pain in Chest, Colds. Heart ITO bles. Catafrh. Weak Lunys. eas, take c ,d. Bronchitis Asthama with hroar shield), Pneumonia. etc
 V-sts-All serious Constitutional Diseases over 300 magnets. perfect protection. Liver, stomach and Chronic Lung Troubles FIta Insanity, ParalysIs. Consumption and all really seriOns cases Of disease.
 &uPbss' itpts-DAckhCno, hluuoy, LiV''T, Stomache ard Bowels. Sure Relief; General Weakness. shifting Rheumatism, Never Fail n1 in Lnmbaxo.
 Lsdies' B-Its-Best Abdominal Support known, Tired Feelings. Weak Back, Kidney Troubles, HlI Pelvic Suffering. IL is the sick w.,man's friend. Ladies should call and se. hss. supporters and learn something of great value.
 shoulder ShieIds-Rheumatism, Paraly- sis In Arm, Injury and Lameness. WrisiIets--Iame Wrists Penman's Paral- ysis and any trouble of Forearm Mittens-Dry Friction for body and limbs 70 magnets great Luxury for sick well The finest dry friction known.
 Sciaiic Shields - Hip Diseases. Scatic Attenuation. Paralysis, Withering1 hirh etc. Knee Cap Enlarged and stiff Knees, Rheumatism, Lameness, etc. Leggings-varicose Veins. Dropsy. Rhen- matism, Gout, Paralysis. Pricking of the flesh and feet. Worth their weight in gold. These Shields will be supplied promptly by orde6. Call on or address MRS s. c. BECKLEY. Agent. Canaan, Conn
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-27
Tramp, Killed on R.lirs,d Track.

Lewiston. Me. Jan. 26.-Thomas Me Donough of Lewiston and Frank Hayes. alias Frank Hughes. of North Adams. Mass. were killed by Maine Central railroad train near Auburn They were members of party of tramps who were walking on the track
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-27
WRECK OF THE I'ILLIE
AN ALLEGED FiLlsusrsR GOES DOWN
 OFF sARNEGAT.

Suspicion That the Ship Was scuttled by
 ATraitor on Bosrd-Ths Famous Dyna-
 mite Jack oBrien Said to Have Been
 Manager of the Expedition.
 Providence, Jan. 26-Nineteen shiver- ing survivors are all that remain of the crew and men In charge of the steamer Tillie, an alleged flibuster. The little vessel Is at the bottom of the Atlantic ocean with four of her crew. It Is as- serted that she had on board 40 tons of dynamite, three dynamite guns and hea.vy consignment of small arms and ammunition intended for the Cuban cause.
 Captain John O'Brien. the famous Dynamite Jack of Kearny. N. J.. was in charge of the Cubans who handled the expedition George w. Berry was master of the ship.
 From stories of the survivors 1t Is be- lieved the Tillie was scuttled by some traitor to the Cuban cause or by sail- or sent to accompany the expedition by the Spanish.
 The sinking of tug engaged in fili- clustering not far from here was done under the same circumstances early in the Cuban war. and little doubt Is felt that another traitor has sent another hope for the Cubans to the bottom of the sea.
 The story that the Tfilie was pounded to pieces by high seas Is not believed.
 On Sunday morning. according to the survivors, the Tillie suddenly sprang leak. She was of Barnegat and had been riding the storm well. Then. just before noon, there came cry that wa ter was breaking into the hold. The pumps were quickly manned, but at p. m. the steamer was deep in the water and staggering through the seas like a drunken man.
 Distress Signal Run Up.
 The colors were run up, union down. and the crew of the doomed steamer hoped for rescue until they saw the Tillie rapidly settling. They then launched the lifeboat. just as the coast ing schooner Governor Ames, com- rnanded by Captain Waldemar. bore down on them.
 The big five master ran close to the sinking steamer and saved 1s of the g men on board the Tillie. On the last trip of the longboat it went to pieces. and the six men 1t held were rescued only after a desperate fight with the waves.
 By this time the seas were sweeping the Tillie from end to end. and she had sunk 10 her rails. Then she plunged and went down like O bullet. carrying with her three Cubans and the steward.
 The names of the lost Cubans arc Horacio Pervia, Alfred Bermudez and A. Cancellori, all members of the fili- mastering crew. The name of the stew ard Is unknown.
 Captain Waldemar Of the Ames had all he could do to get his vessel Into this port, as the wind had increased t. a hurricane. The survivors warmly thanked him and disappeared. fearing arrest by the federal authorities.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-27
Tbr.. kIli.a s, r.,,..,aa.

Madison. Wis. Jan. 2S.--By the expio- sion of locomotive boiler Ca a round house here three men were Killed. two others seriously Injured. while tht building and three engines were badly wrecked
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-27
w.m,. phv.,.,., Appolns~a.

Albany. Jan. 2s.-Icleanor MacAlistsf of Newbarx has been appointed as wos man physician In the Manhattan State hospital st a salary of fi 900 per year
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-27
ori.x. For At,ern.y General.

Washington. Jan. 22-The president sent to the senate the nomination of Governor John Sv. GriFgs of New Jersey 10 be attorney general.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-27

The other ships of the north Atlantic squadron, including a f1otilla of tor pedo boats, are now stationed off Key West, Fla. The squadron Is under command of Admiral Sicard.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-27
Rioting at Matanxas.

Riots similar to those which occurred In Havana are taking place now in Ma tanzas city. The uncompromising Spaniards and the volunteers yesterday attacked the building in which the wealthy merchants Of that city, Bea, Bellido & Co.,, have their office. They also raided the office of the Aurora del Tumuri, which Is the oldest newspaper published in Cuba.
 The regular troops fought the rioters, making several cavalry charges.
 The situation is very grave there. be- cause the government has not such large resources as in Havana for quell- Ing the revolt. General Molina, who is operating with his column around Ma tanzas, was hastily summoned to the town yesterday to re-enforce the troops.
 The most terrible dynamite explosion caused by the Cubans during the war Is just reported from Puerto Principe. A military train was completely destroy ed by several dynamite bombs between Lugareno and Ramblazo. The train started from the port of Nuevitas bound for Puerto Principe city, carrying re- achievements to General Jimenez Cas- teIlanos.
 The armored cars were wrecked, and so was the locomotive. The explosion made a hole in the ground four yards deep, and the whole track for over a kilometer was ruined. Over 50 Spanish soldiers and officers were killed and 40 badly wounded
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-27
Italian Cruiser For chlus.s Water.

Rome. Jan 26.-The italian armored cruiser Marco Polo will sail for the far east taanerrow
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-27
GREAT Sacrifice Sale i!
5OoIo DISCOUNT

Having opened branch store In Canaan, we propose to give the people of Canaan and vicinity some unheard-of bargains in
 UNDERWEAR. DRY GOODS, MILLINERY, CENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
 HORSE BLANKETS AND ROBES,
 BOOTS, SHOES AND RUBBERs. Here are just few of the many bar gains we arc offering this week.
 Men's oil tanned calf.kin front mittens, 19c Mems heavy all wool knit mittens, 1Oc Mems oil tanned gloves, 17c 10 dog Ladies' Tams. regular 25, 50 and 75c value, that wr are closing out for Is, 19, 35e 10 ioz Ladies' Msrino Vests and Pants, revu- lar 50 and 76c goods. hls week 25c Ladies' and Children's Fast Black Hose,
 Dc per pair Buying our rupbers direct from the largesf rubber house in the United States we are able 10 give great value in rubbers. Ladies' Wales 9oodyear Rnbbers, 15 Pointed Toe Storm {" 29 .' Aratics e3 Wool Lined Alaskas, 33 Meh's Pointed Toe Self Acting Rubbers, A (. Arctics., & Plain Over, 39 Buying our >eckwear direct from the man. ufacturer~, Oprer Lev-inaon. are offering lha 25 5D and 87c va tues in Puff. Tecks and Four-i.-hands, bright new goods. for l9 25. 45 All goois guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded
 Store will be open and ready for business
 Thursday, January 20. 1898. We sell for CASH and CASH ONLY. See small bills.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-27

ADMIRAL SICARD. Commander of the North Atlantic
 Squadronl. battleship and entered his boat to re- turn to the city, the Maine saluted him with 21 guns. The Alfonso answered with the same salute. Captain Sigsbee told correspondent that he was charm ed by the friendly reception given to him
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-27
BLANCO TO MEET GOMEZ
Said to Bs on the Way to Make Over
 ures For Peace.

Said to Bs the Way to Make Over
 ures For Peace.
 Havana, via Key West, Jan. 26.-The news has spread in town like wildfire that General Blanco has gone to have a conference with General Maxine Co., meg in order to reach an understanding with the Cuban commander and estab- fish peace on the island. It is said here by the Spanish authorities that this is an unfounded report, but upon careful investigation there Is no doubt that there Is something serious in the wind.
 About a month ago General Blanco received a letter from General Gomez, in which the old veteran invited him to give peace to Cuba by recognizing its independence. The letter was very similar to the one addressed by General Gomez to General Martinez Campos when the former invaded the provinces of the west at the end of 1895 and early in 1S96. Gomez, in his letter to Blanco, quoted his letter to Martinez Campos and said that ''to such a brute as Wey- Ter he would never address a line, but that to other Spanish generals he would repeat that the responsibility of so much bloodshed in Cuba was upon Spain on account of her stubborn re- fusal to recognize Cuba's freedom"
 The letter also said that autonomy was and ought to be failure, because the Cubans desire only independence. On the basis of independence Gomez de- clared that he was ready to treat, and that he was not inspired by any per- sonal hatred of the Spaniards, his only policy being not Death to Spain," but Liberty to Cuba"
 This letter General Blanco held for some time unanswered. but after many consultations with Madrid and some prominent men here he decided to ap- proach General Gomez and try to make him accept autonomy, even if some broader concessions should have to be made by Spain.
 There Is no doubt that Gomez feels inclined to offer Spain an indemnity of $1Oo 900 900 for the independence of Cuba and that the same idea prevails in the Cuban government, but 1t is also cer- tain that he will energetically reject all proposals of autonomy.
 It Is believed here that Blanco will send a message to Gomez from Fl Ju- caro before starting to meet him. If the Cuban leader accepts the interview, 1t will then take place at some point near the trocha in Santa Clara province. General Gomez Is reported today very near Fl Jucaro.
Connecticut western news., 1898-01-27
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Thursday, Jan. a0

Mrs. Goodwin, wife of the comedian. Nat Goodwin, was granted an absolute divorce in New York.
 Henry W. Nudge of Glen Cove. N. r.. who had domestic and financial trou- bles, committed suicide in the Conti- mental hotel, New York.
 The Denver department stores have lost their fight against the newspapers for a cut of 30 per cent in advertising rates and have accepted an advance over the rates previously established.
 Henry B. Straight. who is said to bs an all around crook. succeeded In mak- ing his escape from the Gregory street police station, Jersey City. His wife is under arrest charged with having aided him to obtain his freedom
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-03

rather than too long a first visit. All
invitations, whether accepted or not
demand call within ten days. In call
ing, lady does not send her card in if
the hostess be at home, but it is GUS
tomary for the caller to leave her card
or cards if there be several ladies in the
family, and if she be married two of
her husbands, one being for the hostess
and one for the master of the house
Future invitation and calling lists are
frequently made up from these cards.
When special days are printed on
visiting cards, these days, as far as it is
convenient, should be observed in dis
charging social obligation Cards of
inquiry should be left in person or by
special messenger with the words "to
inquire" written across the top. In ac-
knowledging such attention the words
thanks for inquiry" or something sim
liar should be written across the top of
visiting card and dispatched as soon
after the patient is better as is con-
venient. Boston Herald.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-03
The Apple Crop Short.

The Orange Judd Farmer says:
"rhe apple crop of the United States
is smaller than il has been since reliable
statistics have been collected. The total
supply from the 1898 crop of the United
States is 27,T00,0o0 barrels, compared
with something over 40, 900 600 last year
and 100000 in the record-breaking
crop of 1896 The failure is widespread
reaching from the Pacific coast to Maine,
and in none Of the States does the output
of fruit approach an average.
sin the great apple States OF the West
the crop is almost an absolute failure,
although the situation In Michigan is
better than elsewhere, having about
two-thirds of the bumper crop of 1896
New York has only one-fifth of a full
crop. The failure is attributed to the
fact that during the blooming season
there was excessive rainfall which wash.
ed out the pollen and prevented proper
fertilization by insects, while cold
wave added to the injury, and subsequent
moist, humid weather was very favor
able to the development OF fungus
diseases. The Ontario crop Is decidedly
short. The crop of Europe Ia reported
below the normal
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-03

coat. | am going TO the ball game -
The note was typewriter and signed
with her husbands name, also type
written. and the attempt to deceive was
SO apparent that the sagacious wife gave
the small boy nothing at all but a with
ering glance. She knew all about that
particular confidence game. She has
celebrated several birthdays Her hus-
band was a trihe late for dinner that
evening, and he had scarcely opened
the door before she poured ont to him,
with pardonable pride, the tale Of how
she had f9lled the desperate robber.
Nasn I it thoughtful Of me, dear
she concluded archly.
1t certainly was" answered her
busband-you know how disagreeable a
man can be sometimes-"it certainly
was, and | came within an ace Of get
ting sunstruck out there at the ball
game in tins darned heavy coat aud hat
1t was little too blamed thoughtful Of
you.
And she didn't even speak to him for
three VIII ole days.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-03
Union Xeterans Union.

The fifth annual encampment of the
Union Veterans Union, was in SEES
sion in Rocklapd, last week. About Il
delegates from all over the State were
present. In the afternoon the regular
business meeting was held and the
officers for the ensuing year were elected
MS follows:
Department commander, Geo. M. Low
erine of Waterville; first deputy depart
ment commander, James Hamilton
Bucksport; second deputy department
commander, M. M. Parker, Rockland
surgeon general. ]. n. Shannon, Saco
chaplain, s. w. Webster, Newport
The appointed officers are Adjutant
General, David P. Stowell, Waterville
quartermaster general, Chas. O. Wads
worth, Gardiner; Judge advocate, Henry
|. Lord, Biddeford. Executive com
mittee: Gen. j. 2. Cilley, r. F. Cross
j. II. Sherman, d. F. Davis, |. B. Davis
Thos. Hayes, Balvin Smith. The Off.
GERS were installed by Col. Henry l.
Lord assisted by George p, Benson. IL
the evening camp fire was held at
which several interesting speeches were
made. 1t was voted to hold the next en-.
campment at Foxcroft by invitation OF
Custer command.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-03
STATE OF MAINE.


To the Honorable, the Judge OF the Probate
Court in and for the County OF KennebeC a
county adjoining the County of Somerset, both
which Counties are within said State.
Respectfully represents Edward F. Dam
forth, of Skowhegsn in said County OF Somer-
set, that Mary A, Smith late OF said Skowhe T.
gan, deceased, testste, did by her last will and
testament. duly attested copy of which is
hereunto annexed marked Exhibit A the
original OF which was proved and allowed at q
Probate Court he at Skowhegan IN and for
said County o. Somerset, on the second Tues
day OF July A. D. 1894. give and bequeath GER
tain estate therein named to said Danforth, in
trust for the use and benefit of Derne j.
Greene and clyde l. Giles, and that he is will
ing to accept said trust and give bond for the
faithful discharge thereof
Said Danforth further alleges that he is
Judge OF the Probs'e Court within and for the
County OF Somerset and being interested AS
trustee under said will is by law disqualified
from acting IN it's premises, therefore he prsys
that the Probate Court for said County OF
Kennebec, a County sd Joining said County Of
Somerset may take jurisdiction of said estate.
and that further proceedings therein may be
transferred to the Probate Cour in said County
Of Kennebeo and that the appointment OF said
Danforth as trustee may be confirmed and
that letters OF trust issue to him according to
law.
Dated this fifteenth day OF October A. D 1888.
EDW ARD F. DANFORTH.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-03
WOMAN'S WORLD.
A BEAUTY UNCLE SAM GIVES TO HIS
TEUToNlc COUSINS.

Etiquette of Cards and CnIls-They
Were Both FooIed-Decornted with
War TrophIes-French Thrift Too
Thrifty.
America continues to supply a noble
contingent of exceedingly handsome as
well as wealthy brides to foreign noble
men, for good looks and money are not
rare combination in this fortunate
country Of ours. Sometimes, however,
the much maligned foreigner, who is
supposed to seek our women chiefly for
their worldly goods, falls very willing
victim to the innate charm of the capti-
waiting beauty alone of the American
girl, and when this is the case he is
quite as eager to make her his wife,
though her dover may be modest to
degree. 1t was for her capable, clever
self alone that Mr.. Joseph Cham Der
lain courted and married Miss Endicott I;
Miss Jennie Chamberlain, by her lovely
face, won the love of one Of the richest
men in England, and Lady Vernon
Harcourt carried no large dot to her
husband in the pocket of her wedding
gown. Another admirable love match
was that contracted last June between
Miss Maude Roosevelt lie Vinsen and
Baron Wilhelm Mumm Won Sohwarzen-
stein of Frankfort on theM Main.
This handsome, dark eyed girl, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Won
Brockdorff le Vinsen, has been little
seen in the United States, but for all
that she is patriotic young American
and proud of the Roosevelt in her name,
When last winter she made her debut
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-03
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given to all persons and
parties interested, that certain logs in the
month Of June, A. d. 1898, then lying on or
near the west bank Of the kennebec river in
Carrying Place Plantation in Somerset
County, marked and described as follows,
viz: All the logs marked with a girdle and
the letter W on each log, said logs lying as
above, about twelve thousand feet of said
logs being on land occupied by Cyrus r..
Briggs, and Of the value Of one hundred
dollars, and about eight thousand feet Of
said logs being on land occupied by John Q.
Williams, of the value Of seventy.five dollars
all as the property Of Henry !. Lane and
John p. Clark, on the sixth day Of une, A.
d. 1903, at two O'Clock in the afternoon,
were duly attached on a writ in favor Of
Andrew n. Rollins Of Moscow in said som
erset County for the sum OF three hundred
dollars and against Henry !. Lane of Bing
ham in said County in order to enforce and
secure the said plaintiffs lien thereon for his
personal labor and services of his team per-
formed in cutting and hauling said logs dur
ing the months Of December, \. d. 1897,
January, February, March and April, \. d.
1893.
Said action was made returnable to the
Supreme Judicial Court, then next to be
holden at Skowhegan, within and for the
County of Somerset, on the third Tuesday Of
September A. d. 1885, and was duly entered
in said court. The writ in said action was
dated May II, A. ID. 1898.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-03
PROBATE NOTICE.

Kenuebec IS. In Probate court a. Augusta
on the fourth Monday OF October. A. d 1895.
A certain instrument purporting To be the
last will and testament OF Luella II. Cleveland
Of SkowheKsu in the County OF Somerset, de-
ceased, having been presented for probate
Comfy spd the Judge OF the probate court
for said Somerset County being interested in
said instrument and being disqualified from
taking jurisdiction,
ordered, tina notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior to the fourth Mon
day in November next in the SOMERSET RE
PORTER a newspaper printed in said Skowhe-
gan that all persons Interested may attend a.
Court OF Probate then to be holden at
Augusta and show cause il any why said in
strument should not be proved. approved and
allowed ss the last win and testament OF said
deceased.
sw44 G. T. STEVENS, Judge
Attest: W. \. NEwCOMB Register.