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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-04-07
Died in Church.

London, April 4.-Lord Hillingdon
Charles Henry Mills), chairman Of the
committee of London clearing bankers,
died suddenly in church at Wilton Sum
day. zEz.
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zola,. Sentence Qua.hed.

Paris, April 4.-The court of cassa-
ton has quashed the sentence of one
years imprisonment and 5000 francs
fine imposed upon NJ. Emile lola on
February %, result of the collapse of
the charges made by him in the Aurcre
against the conduct of the Esterhazy
court-martial. but the court has not
ordered q trial before another assize.
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Prohibition is to be tried in Alaska,
aud naturally enough the movement
was first started at Fort Wrangel.
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The flying squadron at1 i Hampton
Roads IS ready TO rail at an hours no;
stice.
81 In South Dakota 800 Sioux Indians
have rendered their services to Gov.
Leefto reinforce the state militia.
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we. Defcata Schnefer.

IVeB D@1CAt8 SCnae1Gxs - :.
Chicago. April 4.-Frank Ives defeat
ed Jacob Schaefer Saturday night in
q match for the championship at 49,
inch balk-line billiards. by a score of,
GOO IN 427 .& .4SsSS45z $500 :
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Noted Woman 1xills Her.elf.

= London, April Alt is announced
here that Mrs. Eleanor ,Marx-Aveling,
daughter Of the celebrated German So
cialist leader, Karl Marx, has committed
suicide by taking prussic acid. ! She
visited the United States with her hus-
band, college professor and writer on
socialism. several years ago, on a lecture
tour. ~ 49, .",E,- .=s@rzg L.
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lisiOnS with other floating houses, but
the appearance of this floating fire.
brand added horror. AS it struck one
house after another in its zigzag course
some caught fire and their unfortunate
people were compelled to intrust them
selves to the mercy of the swirling
water on tiny floats of wood to avoid a
more terrible death by fire. 49,. -. ~:
Many Take to the Roofs.
2 The first rush of the current did not
do all the damage. When the black
water had slackened somewhat many
houses were still standing, but it was
quickly seen that the frame ones would
not last in the steady crush Of the
flood. BY means of plank RATS and
swimming in the cold water 20 or 80
people were transferred from their gar
ret windows and roofs to the fat tops
sof the Gallatin county bank, brick and
stone building, and the courthouse,
which is Of brick. It was hoped that
these would Withstand the pressure
and the undermining, but when the
single courier who rode for help to
Cypress Junction left Shawneetown
only those two buildings showed above
the broad sheet of the food in the lower
part Of the town, and its full, snllen
force was being thrown against them.
/ It was. doubtful if they would not col
lapse and throw the refugees into the
river. i s$ III @si d, 81 ~ s+ s.S a-8
Took Refuge on High Land.
Beside the hundred or more who.
were On the roofs Of the two sound
buildings 1T is known that nearly 1000
5of the inhsbi tants managed in one way
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-30

{. F. Ham of Bingham, Was in town
last week.
Bessie Comher returned home from
Pleasant Pond. few days ago. where
she has been stopping during the house
cleaning at home
Edith Webster was at Parliu Pond,
Saturday afternoon.
Quite few attended the party at
EtWin Morris Tuesday evening. The
evening passed away very pleasantly
aud all returned 10 their several homes
we'll pleased with the evenings enjoy
ment.
Mr.. Juukius returned home, from
Madison. one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Savage of North
Arson, were the guests of their daugh-
ter, Mrs. NJ, l.. French last week.
Mrs. Jennie Runnells of lackman. is
the guest of Mrs. Eta Morris this week.
Orvil Forsyth came very near being
drowned while in bathing one day laSt
week. He was rescued "a soon is his
cries for help We're heard. He WAS
found clDging to a log which he had
firmly grasped after he had gone down
and risen the second time.
Mr.. Henry Adams Of Bingham, was in
Town last week.
quite few attended the dance AT
Parin Pond Wednesday evening, OF last
week.
Mrs. Cinda Williams, Of Carrying
Place. was in town visiting friends ana
relatives last week.
The rear from East Branch drive is
expected here this week to meet Mr..
Stevens crew winch has been here for
nearly two weeks.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-30
Republican State Convention.

The Republican State Convention was
held at Augusta, Tuesday, the 18th
instant, at which Governor Powers was
nominated by reclamation and resolu-
tions adopted as follows:
The Republican party of Maine cor
daily invites the voters of the State
without distinction of party to join in
maintaining the principles of the follow
ing platform: Firm support of Presi'
dent Mckinley and his administration
in the conduct of the war with spain
and a recognition of the President S
wisdom in the management of the Cuban
question; cordial appreciation OF the
valor of the army and navy as shown by
the brave deeds of our soldiers and sail
ors in the war, and the sacred duty OF
the State to protect and care for their
wives and children while they carry
liberty to the oppressed and defend the
nations honor: currency for business
and labor, the soldier and the pensoner,
that is good as gold the world over; all
necessary legislation in the interest OF
labor, of temperance, education and
economy in the State administration a
cordial endorsement of Pre- >ident Nc
hlDIt4 anu iut t7ldlt III &'l-
gress; an earnest end trsement of the
business-lke administration of our State
affairs by Governor Powers, and an APP
proval of his sound judgment, and good
sense in the discharge of his important
duties as communicating chief; and, as
the nominee of this convention we
pledge to him our unanimous and ear
nest support at the polls.
The convention was large one, all
the counties of the State, near and re.
mote, being well represented.
Hon. Stanley Plummer of Dexter, was
chairman, and made vigorous and able
speech on taking the chair. T. b. Bar
rett of Canaan. was vice president for
Somerset county, A. o. Frederic of Nor
ridgewock, one of the secretaries, NJ.
L. Merrill of st. Adams, member of the
committee on resolutions, and Forrest
Goodwin was elected member of the
State committee for Somerset for term
of two years, commencing January lst,
1900
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-30
Opening of Vaudeville Season at
Lakewood.

The Mexican Troubadoures, who
were to appear at our opening, but be
ing unable to reach us owing to pre-
vious contracts, which were unknown TO
their agent. have adjusted the dlsappont-
ment in a satisfactory manner and are to
be with as on July 4th, and the entire
week, with refined sacred concert on
Sunday, July Sd.
The entertainment consists of refined
up-to-date musical novelties, vocal and
instrumental illustrated songs; char
acter sketches; etc. 1t is the intention
of the Somerset Traction Co. to give Its
patrons good clean entertainment at a
price which all can afford to attend.
The same plan has been adopted that
has made Riverton Park, Portland, such
a phenomenal success, namely, the adj
mission to all patrons of the road is free,
on all afternoon cars 10 Lakewood from
Skowhegan and Madison. Lakewood
theatre checks are given which admit TO
the theatre. Seats may be reserved for
theatre parties by notifying one day
in advance. The performance takes
place in our new theatre which is cool
and comfortable and careful attendants
are always on hand to look out for the
comforts of our patrons.
THE MANAGEMENT
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-30
Third District Convention.

The Republican convention for the
Third Congressional District assembled
at Augusta, Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock. Hon. S. J. Walton of Skowhe-
gan presided and A. K. Butler, Esq of
Skowhegan was one of the secretaries.
The vice presidents were: c. A.
Marston of Skowhegan; l. ". Parker of
Belfast; II. w. Sergeant of Sergeants-
Vile, and NJ. V. B. Chase of Augusta.
Committee on resolutions: l.. c.
williams of Athens; F. l.. Palmer of
Monroe; John F. Knowlton of Ellsworth,
and DR.. John F. Hill of Augusta,
District committee: w II. wildes of
Skowhegan; j. W. Black of Searsport
Charles IL. Drummey of Ellsworth, and
p. O. Vickery of Augusta.
Leslie c. Cornish, Esq. of Augusta,
made the nominating speech, Forrest
Goodwin, Esq of Skowhegan, DR.. Dodge
of Waldo and Henry Boynton, Esq. of
Sullivan, seconded the nomination, and
Hon. Edwin c. Burleigh was nominated
by reclamation with much enthusiasm.
The following platform was adopted
The Republicans of the third congress.
sional district of Maine, invite all voters
within its limits without distinction OF
party to unite with them in the support
of the following propositions:
First, that we cordially endorse Pres
ident McKinley's administration and re-
cognize his wisdom in the consideration
of the Cuban question and sincerely
congratulate him on the representation
of the greatest republic of the world
upon the success of the national arms
upon land and sea.
Second, we recognize and appreciate
the patriotic bravery of our citizen sol.
diers, who have so promptly responded
to the call of their country in the great
crisis which is upon us and we regard il
a sacred duty of the State to protect and
care for their wives and children while
they carry liberty to the oppressed and
defend the nations honor.
Third, we thoroughly endorse the
business like administration of the State
affairs by Governor Powers and we as
sure him of our continued and earnest
support.
Fourth, we fully appreciate the uni
versally conceded fact, that the ability
of our representatives in Congress anC
their faithful industry and their intelli
| gent and careful attention to business
have steadily advanced the position OF
our State, until Maine now assumes anG
ma ntains a potent influence in forum
lating the legislation of our country anC
we recognize especially the able, faith
full and prompt services which the rep
resentative of the third district has rem
dered to his constituents and we tender
to him our approval, our endorsement
and our continued support.
L. c. Williams of Athens was member
of the committee on resolutions fol
! Somerset.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-30

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS: The fol-
lowing are the real estate transfers dur
ing the past week.
Norridgewock-Joh Harmon to Lizzie
Harmon, LOO; Smith Whittier TO Paul
Laney. $50.
Fairfield-Fairfeld Saw. Blk. to Il. p.
Kenrick, $1,000; Henry Kelley TO j. f.
& f. p. kenrick, SO; j. F. Il f. p. Ken
rick to Fairfield Furniture Co., 81 90.
Skowhegan-R. B. Shepherd to Lewis
Anderson Co., $l.00; Lewis Anderson d
Co. to Lewis Anderson Co., Sl00; Mary
f Bison to y. H. Caswell, 81 90.
Embden-S. A. Walker to G. :. Walk
er. 500; James Hodgdon to j. W. MORN,
$500.
Canaan-P. S. Kicker TO Il. G. Penney,
$40; Wallace Ireland to T. G. Penney,
S455; Lizzie II, Horn to I. G. Penney,
S47; VIM. O. Chase to w. L, Bailey,
5000.
Athens-Silas Tutte to Susan l.. De
vol, Sl.00; Lafayette WEIGH ct al to
Susan l.. Devoll, $500.
Brighton-Shelden Reed to Willis
Reed, 500.
Starks-Geo. A. Duley ct al to ID. j.
Taylor, S270.
New Portland-Bell r. Record to An.
ME Farrand, $40; Benz. F. Farrand to
J. H. Record, $40
St. ADMINISTRATIVE 5. q Sara NJ. Hurd
to j. n. WEIGH 81 $50.
Mercer-Inhbt. of Mercer to VIM. II.
Wills, $50.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-30
nitcllell-Reed.

A very pretty wedding occurred at 20
Madison Age.. Wednesday evening. when
Mr.. Arthur (. Mitchell aud Miss Cordelia
Reed were united IN marriage by Rev.
Geo. (. Leighton
The bride was attired in a dainty. dove
color gown with trimmings Of pale blue,
and wore pink roses. The groom was
in the conventional black.
Mr.. Mitchell is one Of our best known
young men having been employed for a
long time by the Somerset Traction Co.
The bride Is daughter of Mr.. Chas.
Reed, and has host of friends. who
wish the happy couple many years Of
JOY and prosperity.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-30
Letter to Mr.. X. w Brown.
Skowhegan, N

Skowhegan, Me.
Dear Sir: We sell most of the largest
railroads in America their paint. There
are reasons for II.
If you were 10 ask these reasons OF
the proper officials, we think their ans
wers would be as follows;
The Master Painter: "DevOe's is the
best-covering and longest-wearing paint
made. We keep record of every car,
bridge and station painted. We know
to day how long paint wears
The Chemist: 1--WE can always de-
pend on DEVICES; it never fails to come
up TO analysis
The Purchasing Agent: The price
of Devoe's is always the lowest4+quality
considered.
These three reasons: lst, "hest-cov-
eriug and longest wearing; ID. always
pure; Sd, price the lowest-quality con-
sidered" are the results of cur record OF
"l44 years of continuous business and
largest paint concern in America
Yours truly.
+. w. DEYOE Il Co.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-30
North Arson.

Miss Frances Simmons has been in
Waterville this week attending Colby
commencement.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. l.. Hovey and family
and Miss Edna Parlin went on carriage
ride to Kingfed, Sunday.
Rev. w. w. Hayden administered the
rite of baptism to six persons Sunday.
The ceremony was performed in the
'basin' below the iron bridge.
Mr.. Benjamin Adams, who has been
staying in Pennington a part of the time
this season. returned TO Concord, New
Hampshire, June 20 and will spend the
summer at the home OF his son, Or.
Adams.
Miss Winnie Bunker went to Water
vile, Monday, and her mother, Mrs.
Samuel Bunker, went Wednesday to at
tend commencement at Colby.
Change of time on the Somerset Rail
way for the summer arrangement took
effect, Monday. June 27th, passenger
trains leaving North Arson at 7.2S a. m.
and l.37 p. m, arriving at 30 a. m.
and 5.43 p. m.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-30
Fourth of July In skowhegan

The following is the official program
which is to be carried out in Skowhe-
gan's great 4th of July celebration, next
Monday:
GAN. Blowing of whistles in the
various manufacturing plants of the
town and ringing of bells on the public
buildings.
9A.M. General sports, Madison St
lst, obstacle race; 2nd, sack race; Sd,
three legged race.
9:45 A. N. Start of industrial and
civic parade from East Leavitt and
Heselton Streets, moving over the fol-
lowing line of march: Water 81. to
Madison Ave, to Elm ST.; Elm ST. TO
Pleasant ST.; Pleasant ST. across High
St. to Court st. extension; Court ST. and
Leavitt ST. to Madison Ave, to~ South
Side; Maine TO +. Front ST., Mechanic,
Hathaway and Maine SIS. Disbanding
on Island. The following is the order :
FIRST DIVISION:
Four Mounted Police.
Marshall: Gen. Isaac Dyer.
Aids T. II. Anderson, 4. X. Butler.
Belfast Naval Band.
Skowhegan Board OF Trade
Seectmen and Assessors.
Co. +. y. q. :. NJ.
Uniform Rank A. O. [. W OF Wateryille. es-
corted by delegation Of skowhegan
order. A. O. I. ".
| Float containing 30 girls with national eolors.
Fire Department, headed by Chief Sutting.
Steamer No, /.
Union Hose
J. Nosmus II. X J.. Co.
SECOND DIVISION:
Dewey Drum Corps.
Representations of manufacturing industries.
| SO teams representing trades display.
THIRD DIVISION.
Historical and fantastic display.
1915 to II :45 A. NJ. Singing of Ma
tional airs by Somerset Choral Society,
Norridgewock Chorus and other voices
from Hotel Coburn versndas.
| 1915 to IL 10 A. NJ. Roman ring act
and slack wire walking by Prof. Bonette
| in his latest success The American
Sailor
IL As A. NJ. Grand balloon ascension
and parachute drop by Prof. Bonette OF
st. Johnsbury, Vt, the youngest
aeronaut of any recognized ability il
| America.
| Ills p. NJ. Great race and amusement
program ut Fairview Park. Base bal
game called at :l5; first heat in horse
race called at ! 80. The Oakland, the
Skowhegan and the Plttsfeld base bal
| teams in a three cornered contest. The
horse racing includes 2.20 class, purse
500. 90; 2 "A class. ladies race, purse
$4,000; 2.40 class. purse, 100000; ruiz
ming race, purse, $500.
230 p. NJ. Single trapeze act by Prof
Bonette Introducing the great sensations
al disrobing act "Charnion". Trapezt
40 feet from ground, no nets used.
3P NJ. Balloon ascension with para
chute drop by Prof. Bonette.
Exhibition of sunlight fireworks al
intervals throughout the afternoon.
| TIN. Display by skowhegan fire
department, Water St. and Railway
Square.
Admission to park twenty-five cents
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-30
Latest from the Front.

1t is expect that the entire army viii
be ordered to Cuba Immediately. Shaftel
is extending his lines around Santiago
and the government will give him all tn,
troops, guns and munitions he can use
Gen. Merritt is on his way to Manila
where he expects to arrive about July 20
Blanco has sent word to the queen to
enter into no peace negotiations, as he
believes himself sufficiently powerful to
vanquish the American forces in Cuba.
All he asks from Madrid is provisions for
the Spanish troops on the island. Blancc
considers the insurgents as traitors, to
be shot within "a hours after court
martial. American soldiers, when cap
lured, he regards as prisoners of war,
subject to exchange, and to be treated
as such.
A member of the cabinet, in speaking
OF the war situation, said that every
lhlng was progressing TO the satisfac-
uon of the administration, arms and
equipments were being provided at a
rapid rate and nothing OF a disquieting
nature had been received from any
quarter.
The understanding is that the total
number of regulars and volunteers whic
Will De dispatched to Manila in com
mand of Major General Merritt will ap-
pfo&imate 21,000 men. OF these TO- 900
already have left San Francisco in three
expeditions.
90 lar the health of the American
troops is excellent. Some few cases of
measles and heat prostra tons are all
he doctors have to contend with in tn
ackness line. The Cuban insurgents
report sporadic cases of yellow fever,
put the disease 10 not epidemic.
General August writes from Manila
Asulnaldo has summoned me TO sur
ishaer, but l have treated his proposal IS
win disdain for l am resolved to main
'Aih the sovereignty of Spain and the
nohor Of the flag to the last extremity. +"
Chilli refuses another request by Spain
~ the battlsship, O HIGGINS.
Nine thousand NOSE troops have left
ss<npa for Santiago.
II is ths fixed intention OF the govern
nome waters whether Camaras fleet
proceeds to the Philippines or not.
The Spanish government and Captain
'sheral Blanco are equally disposed to
sAehdnge the Merrimac prisoners. but
he havana and Madrid papers made a
''W over it. affecting to beIeve that it
would be very dangerous 10 liberate men
VINO have been close enough to the de-
senses of Santiago to be in a position
carry back important information.
facifcos escaping from Santiago say
@e spanish loss at the battle of Quashina
was u and SO wounded, also that the
'oidiers In the city are on short rations
ana troubled with disease and lack OF
water.
Duke Almodovar de Rio, minister of
.ofeign affairs, rsiterates the statement
vat the reports of peace negotiations
NJ unfoundsd.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-30
A Strong Ticket.

Republicans of Somerset held a splen.
did convention, yesterday. Ii was a
lively one with just enough in the way
of contest for senators and sheriff to
make it interesting.
The contest for sheriff between three
IDENTITIES on the force of sheriff Viles,
each one splendidly equipped for the
place and all popular officials, was one
of the cleanest, best-natured, stand-uI
fights ever seen in Somerset county. IL
is no disparagement to Mr. Pencil, the
winner, to say that one or two advanta-
geous circumstances gave him the vie.
tory. His opponents were men worthy
of his steel and the contest was waged
in such way that no scars remain.
The tickets that Republicans of Maine
of the Third District, and the County oil
Somerset, present for the suffrage oil
voters, this year, is one of strength
made up of superior men of experience
we'll qualified for the places they are
sure to be elected to fill. Republicans
have done their work in State, District
and County, wisely and well.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-30
Number 20

The uotting park is frequented daily
when the weather is fair by our local
horsemen who take delight in exercising
Their fast eolts. Mark Emery, II. K.
Skidmore and Andrew Hilton are prom
inent among those who are exhibiting
some fine steppers
The delegates from this town elected
70 attend the Republican State and Dis
trict conventions Leld in Augusta, Tues
day, were, State, A. simmons. ESQ. F.
;. Parsons, George Flint, Dr. Z G.. An
drews. District, Joseph Atkinson,
George L. Hovey, D. VI. Norton and W.
{. simmons The larger part Of the
delegates attended the conventions.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-30
Graffam-Humphrey.

Another June wedding took place in
Skowhegan on the evening of the
twenty-ffth, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Stephen Graham on Leavitt ST.,
when their only daughter, Gertrude, was
united in marriage with Mr.. George A.
Humphrey. Miss GRAHAM is one OF
Skowhegan's most estinable aud highly
respected young ls iies-while Mr.
Humphrey is an upright, pushing bust
ness man and one or our best citizens
The ceremony was performed by Rev
b. C. Wentworth, in the presence OF
Carl and the parents of the bride.
MIR. and Mrs. Humphrey will reside at
Is Main Street, and will be at home after
July 9TH. They have the congratula
tions of their many friends who wish
them much happiness and prosperity.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-30
Lucy Maynard Smith.

Last week there passed away one OF
the oldest and best known of the inhab-
itants of Cornville. Lucy Maynard was
born in Scion about sixty-eight years
ago. She was married to Mr.. c. +.
Smith in early life aud came 10 her hus-
bands home in the town of Cornville,
where she has lived for forty-four years.
All these years this farm home has been
a strength and help to the community
Her husband has served his town in the
legislature and on the board of select
men and has been one of its trusted adj
visers for many years, and In all this he
has been aided and sustained by his
faithful wife. The funeral took place,
Sunday afternoon, and was attended by
the friends and neighbors for miles
around, and by members of the grange
to which she belonged. The services
were conducted by Rev. II. w. Kimball
of the Congregational church, Skowhe-
gan, and music was furnished by a
quartette. Her husband survives her,
also four children, three sons and a
daughter.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-30
\ Card.

To my friends and associates
wish II were possible that could
convey Ia each oue personally. the teel-
Ing OF warmth that tiuds place in my
heart at your eXl fessioa of good fell
low,hip' in presenting me with the
elegant silver service found 1t my
home. Wednesday evening, with the
card attached Prom the Bloomfield
Shoe Co, and it, employees" The pleas
ant relations existing between Us during
our MANY year> OF service together, will
ever be- upmrst in my thoughts. and for
this beautiful testimonial from you [
can but LAY Il thank YOU
!. Il. KNIGHTS.
Skowhegau. Jun 29th. lS9s.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-30

Miss. L. A. Mckinney of Jackman,
who has been attending the Maine semi
nary at Bucksport. Me- for several
years, was graduated from that institu-
ton, last week and returned to her
home.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-30

The board of trustees of Colby Univer-
sity are sensible men. They will ask the
next legislature to change the name of
the institution to Colby College.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-30
Card of Thanks.

We desire 10 hank Elmer Harris,
Archie l., Weston. he officers and cream
gathetprs Of the ~koWhegan Creamery for
the fine roll top quartered oak desk,
given u A. a wedding present. such
expression Of friendship we truly appre-
eiate.
MI A>p Nh. Gro. \. HUMPHREY.