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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-17

At a New England society dinner
some years ago Mark Twain had just
finished piquant address when Mr..
Evarts arose. showed both of his hands
down into his trousers pockets, as was
his habit, and laughingly remarked,
Doesn't it strike this company as q
little unusual that professional hu-
morist should be funnyp" Mark Twain
waited until the laughter excited by
this sally had subsidized, and then
drawled out, Doesn't it strike this
company as little unusual that a law
yer should have his hands in his own
pockets" -Exchange.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-17
NOTICE OF FREDERICKSBURG.

Whereas, w. r. G. Estes of Showhegan, in
the County Of Somerset and State Of Maine, BY
his mortgage deed dated June 81, 1894, and
recorded in Somerset Registry Of Deeds, Book
220, Page 800, conveyed to me, the undersigned,
a certain piece or parcel of land situated in
said Skowhegan, together with the buildings
thereon. bounded and described as follows, to
wit: On the south by Leavitt street; west by
land Of one Packard and land Of E. N. Merrill
east by land now or formerly owned by one
Stanwood, and north by land Of one Lawton,
containing eighty square rods more or less aud
being the place where said Estes now lives in
said Skowhegan and whereas the condition OF
said mortgage hasoeen broken, now, therefore.
BY reason Of the breach of the condition thereof
claim foreclosure Of said mortgage
Dated February 2, 1898. 3wb
WILLIAM WALKER,
By 4. N. Merrill, his atty
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-17

Mr.. F. c. Helbig, prominent drug
gist of Lynchburg, Va, says: Zone Of
our citizens was cured Of rheumatism of
two years standing, by one bottle OF
Chsmberlain's Pain Balm. This lini-
ment is famous for cures Of rheumatism;
thousands have been delighted with the
prompt relief which 1t affords. For sale
by Horatio w. Cushing, druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-17
In the Bird Store.

"Well. find $40 for that parrot too
high. You say he can't talk"
mo, he can't talk, but he under
stands every thing that's said File
gende Blatter.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-17

Do not forget that we carry one OF the
largest lines of hot water bottles 10
town prices guaranteed. At Simpsons
the corner druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-17

A true copy Of order of Court in each of
above mentioned actions, together with an
abstract of the notice in each of said actions
Attest: N. w. BRAINERD, Clerk.
awe
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-17
Prom Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Augusta
Waterytllo SkowhegAn and bangor.

AV@F1ag stationsi o which trains VIII stop
ON signal or notice to Conductor.
twin not stop except to leave or take Freight
mixed train between North Arson and RinshaD.
W.K. AYHH SURF.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Norridgewock, for Mercer, land Electric
Cars to and from skowhegan.l At Arson. TO,
6awyer's Mills, (6tArks);
No. Arson, for North and West New Portland
psed River. Flagsts9 and nustis; At BinghAo
and Abbott.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-17
SHOES

Allsn's Foot Ease, . powder for the feet. II
Instantly takes the sting out Of oorns and buzz
IONS. IT, the greatest comfort> discovery Of
th0 age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight-ntting
sweating, callous and hot, tired, aohing feet.
ny II to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. BY mail for 2tc. In stamps. Trial pack
age FREE Address. Allen 8. Olmsted, LIE Roy,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-17
Somerset Railway.
CHANGE OF TIME
Commencing Oct. 4th. 1897.

Trains will run ~ follows, connecting ct Oak
land with Maine Central Railread Trains to and
from Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Watervillt
Augusta, Gardiner, Bath Skowhegsn and Ban
gor.
For Boston, Portland, Lewiston, WAtervillS,
Auwuska Gkn~haSAu And hau~0r
Arizona republican., 1898-02-15
ARISTOCRACY STIRRED.
Noted Families of France in Whose
 Veins Flow Hebrew Blood.

Paris, Feb. 14.-The following ap- pears in a paris paper which is strongly sympathetic with Captain Dreyfus:
 "The late president, M. Casmir- Perier, had asked to see the now famous secret document. Two of his ministers, Dupuy and Develle, brought him the discriminating letter.
 "The presiden read it silently till he came to the historic passage: Ger tainly this scoundrel D. is becoming more and more exacting,' then sud- denly he exclaimed: 'Scoundrel D., why, is that you, Dupuy?'
 Certainly not was the reply. Why, then, is it you, Develle?'
 "A fit of laughter seized all three. That burst of laughter was the bitter est criticism as to the worth of a doc ument which has turned France topsy- turvy, and has stained Algeria with blood.
 Nowhere has the Dreyfus affair caused more excitement than in the highest circles of the French aristoc- racy.
 "These have in our times largely crossed their lineage with Hebrew blod."
Arizona republican., 1898-02-15
WEYLER'S CONGRATULATIONS.
A THREATENING LETTER.
Received by We'll Known New
 Mexico Man.

Springer, N. M., Feb. 14.-F. P. Can ton, a prominent citizen Of Raton and one of the best in this county, found threatening letter under his front door the other morning.
 Sheriff Littrell has taken hold of the case and will use every effort to bring the parties to justice.
 There is no reason for the actions taken against MT. Canton. Following is a copy of the letter:
 Mister Canton, I advise you to guard yourself well. I know that something is going to happen to you q know this), your family and prop erty. You have many enemies and they are watching you. I am your friend and I am afraid to tell you be- cause if they know it they will kill me; be very careful and you will find out they will punish you. I am your friend and do not want them to harm you"
Arizona republican., 1898-02-15

they supposed was a check to a local paper in payment of an advertising bill. In some way they got the cheeks mixed Instead of sending the one for advertising, they mailed a check made payable to c. E. Eldridge, one of the partners in the Clarkson rate book enterprise. The matter was turned over to McNall. He immedi- ately directed a letter to the agents of this company, telling them of the mistake, and continued:
 ''It would seem from this that, not withstanding the statements you have made to this department heretofore concerning your withdrawal from the Clarkson rating bureau, that you are still engaged in the 1audable enter prise of paving Mr. Clarkson's right hand man, CT, in other words, the chief clerk in his office, for doing for you exactly what you informed this department you would refrain from doing in the future
 Tn view of the above matter, I am almost disposed at this time to refuse to license you for the ensuing year on account of your bad faith in your transactions with this department but not desiring to shut out any com pany from the state without hearing its side of the question, I would be pleased to hear from you as to your explanation of this matter. In the meantime I will retain the draft and bill as evidence on file in this depart ment."
Arizona republican., 1898-02-15
MUTILATED BODY FOUND.
Police Say Murder Was Committed
 No Clues.

New York, Feb. 14.-The mutilated and nude body of a man was found between the racks of the Roosevelt street ferry this morning. The entire head, with the exception of the right ear and a small portion of the back extending up as far as the lower pat1 of the crown, was missing. The left leg was missing from a point just above the knee and the right leg had been cut off above the hips. Both arms had been cut off at the shoulders The body had the appearance of having been in the water one week. The cuts were so clean and smooth thai they precluded the possibility of the missing members having been taken off by the paddle wheels of a steam boat. Around the neck was ridse of flesh half an inch wide, which inila- cated, according to the police, that the man had been strangled with a rope.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-15
LOST WITH ALL ON BOARD.
Report of Wreck in Northern
 Waters.

Victoria, B. C., Feb. 14-A bfief dispatch from Captain Irwin of inc steamer Islander, which arrived at Union this morning from Skaguay, re- ports that the steamer Clara Nevada of Seattle is wreck, and it is sup posed all hands were lost. The dis patch does not state whether the Ne vada was bound north or south or how many passengers she had.
 New Whatcom, Wash. Feb. H. The steamer Rosalie from Skaguay. Alaska, put in here today to coal. She has five Klondykers.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-15
PRIVATE LAND CLAIMS COURT.
It Is Occupied With Case of Con
 siderable Interest.

Santa Fe, N. M., Feb. 14.-The court of private land claims was occupied today with the consideration of the Juan Estevan Garcia de Noriega grant, situated along the Fl Rito creek, in Rio Arriba county. This grant was made in 1735 by the lieutenant gov ernor of the Spanish province in New Mexico, acting as governor in the ab- sence of the viceroy. After the title had been fully vested, Governor Cru gate returned and undertook to re- yoke and annul the grant. It appears, however, that the grantee continued in possession and the property has re- mained in the ownership and control of the descendants. Interesting ques- tions are raised as to the power of the governor to revoke summarily and without acquiescence of the grantee as well as the legal authority of the lieutenant governor.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-15
IDENTIFICATION CONFIRMED.
Mrs. Peterson's Remains Will Be
 Taken to New York Today.

Boston, Feb. 1.-The body of Mrs L. S. Petersen, who committed suicide in Young's hotel Friday, will go to New York probably tomorrow to be inferred by her relatives or friends there. Their delay in sending for the body is attributed to the uncertainty felt by them that the Boston suicide was the Mrs. Petersen whom they sought.
 Yesterday communication froR the officials of the Presbyterian hosrf tai was received at Tinkhams under taking rooms. The undertakers were requested to hold the body. The hos pital, it was said, would take care af it. we are satisfied that the suicide was Mrs. Petersen of our institution. said the officials, land wish you xoniA prepare it for burial.''
 A telegram was received last even ing from some one whose name the 1 Tinkham people could not make out from the signature. It is a Danish
 name. The telegram read: HOK
 Petersen body. I will arrive zn Boe- ton to get it Tuesday,
 There was some talk of fhs body being sent to Denmark, but nothing definite is known in this direction H is said that New York authorities have
 sent cablegram to Denmark bM
 have received no answer. The body of Mrs. Petersen IS now being prepared for removal. It is said that some confusion has been l caused by the fact that another MHN
 Petersen is missing from New York The report that the body was not l that of Mrs. L. s. Petersen arose iron
 the statement of young man u1oa.
 whom the undertakers place no re | liance.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-15
BRIDE WENT BACK ON HIM.
A Topeka Girl Has a Most Unhappy
 Experience.

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 14.-George Stackovitch, a gypsy, eloped with Daisy Stanley, daughter of D. Stanley they were married at Fort Scott. They returned to Topeka last evening, ap- peared at the Stanley home and plead ed for the forgiveness of the irate father. Mr. Stanley refused to be pacified, and kicked his unwelcome son-in-law out of the house. Today the gypsy husband appeared again at
Arizona republican., 1898-02-15
IN THE BOTTOM OF A MINE SHAFT
William Childs, a Miner, is Doubt es
 Dead and Mangled

Leadville, Colo, Feb. 14.-William Childs probably lies dead and mangled at the bottom of shaft about ten miles from this city. The accident occurred late this evening and the body has not yet been recovered. Chi1ds- and a miner named Williams were working in property known as the Ready Cash, in Iowa gulch. The two men went into the tunnel to go to work, and where they conduct op- erations it is necessary to go down a winze. Childs was the first to step into the bucket, when suddenly the rope broke and with crash he went tumbling to the depths below. There was a lot of water in the bottom of the shaft, and even if he were not killed in the fall he would be drowned before any help could reach him. The fall was a distance of 150 feet. The coroner was notified of the accident and will go after the remains as soon as they are taken out of the shaft.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-15
GOT THE CHECKS MIXED.
How an Insurance Company Convicted
 Itself

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 14.-Insurance Superintendent McNall, by the merest accident, today discovered that some of the fire insurance companies doing business in Kansas were still using the Clarkson note book, notwithstand- ing their announcement to the con- trary. Witkofsky & Affeld, of Chl- cagO, general agents for the Hamburg Bremen Insurance company, gave the snap away. They forwarded what
Arizona republican., 1898-02-15
A MADRID VIEW OF CUBA,
The Outlook as Seen by @ Conservative
 Englishman.

London, Feb. 14.-A private Madrid letter just received from a conserva- tive English source is pessimistic about Spanish Washington relations It admits disappointing Blanco results and says that private Cuban intelli- gence is gloomier than the public knows.
 It comments the ministry for pru- dence and wisdom, and says that it's policy will be popularly supported in great difficulties. It fears Spanish and American jingoes are unconsciously aiding each other and anticipates se- verer international tension in Madrid.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-15
A GLITTERING PURSE.

San Francisco, Feb. IA syndica&s of whom are San Francisco men, haye determined to bring of a finish fgm between Fitzsimmons and Corbett, and to that end will guarantee a purse 0f $50,00O, to be divided between the fighters as they themselves may de. termine. The date and place of the meeting has not yet been decided upon
Arizona republican., 1898-02-15
KANSAS CITY STOCK MARKET.

Kansas City, Feb. 14.-Cattle re- ceipts, 4,3OO; Texas and Indian steeEs. S3.40@4.25; COWS, $2.40@3.25: native steers, $3.25@510: native COWS and heifers, $2@4.15; stockers and feed CTS, $3.25@495; bulls, $2.40@3.75, hogs-sheep receipts, 1000; market steady to 10 cents higher; active mar ket expected for remainder Of week. lambs, $4.2O;5.45; sheep and COWS. S3.6OM4.6O.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-15
Contents Of a Late Cablesfam
 Prem Madrid Guarded
STAINS PROBABLE COURSE
The announcement of SuC-
 CsSSor to DeLome
His First Official Act Will likely be Disavowal Of ths EplStoiary FooIishness of the Late Minister to Washington.

Washington, Feb 14-Officials of the state department still maintain their reticence as to the contents of the cabiegram from Minister Wood ford, received late on Saturday night It may be said that all the statements so far made as to the nature of this dispatch are speculative. The mes sage was not deciphered until well along in the afternoon yesterday and then it passed into the hands of As sistant Secretary Day and the presi- dent in turn, who have been the only persons in Washington to see the dis patch. No answer has been made as yet to Mr. Woodford's message and it is by no means certain that an an swer will be required.
 Senor Dubosie, the Spanish charge d'affaires, was one of the early callers at the state department, and this led to a conjecture that his visit was in connection with the De Lome incident. It is stated positively, however, that the incident was not referred to. i matter thus far has taken place at Madrid through Minister Woodford. In some well informed quarters it was believed that there would be a formal disavowal by Spain, but it will 1 be deferred until a new minister is sent, and it will be one of his first off cial acts to make an attempt to re-es- tablish cordial relations on all pend ing questions.
 DE LOME'S SUCCESSOR. Madrid, Feb. 14.-The cabinet met this afternoon and discussed the pres ent state of the war in Cuba and the De Lome matter at great length. Ii was decided to publish a decree ac- cepting the resignation of Senor De Lome as minister at Washington and appointing Senor Louis Polo Barnabea 1 his successor.
 | A decree will also be issued con- vening the chambers before the end oi
 this month, also so as to enable the election of new cOrtes to occur on
 March 20. Senor Gullon, minister oi
 foreign affairs, informed the cabinet that United States Minister Woodford
 had just handed him a note referring
 to Senor Dupuy De Lome's letter ant
 to the meaning of several paragraphs
 in it.
 WEYLER'S CONGRATULATIONS. Havana, Feb. 14.-General Weylel
 has sent congratulatory message tt
 Ell Correo, a daily newspaper of this
 city, upon it's appearing in the pa
 triotic arena in defense of Spaniard!
 and their interests" and advising tht
 conservatives through Marquis Pal
 merola, the former secretary genera
 of the government, to abstain iron taking part in the elections.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-15

the Stanley home. His young wife had in the meantime turned against him and his pleadings, either with her or the father, were unavailing.
 Stackovitch is a member Of the Romany tribe of gypsies, which is in camp here to participate in the coro- nation exercises of the Romany queen Stackovitch is a brother of Marin Stackovitch, queen-elect, who will he formally crowned here May g.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-15
A NEW PRESIDENT.

San Francisco, Feb. 14.-EstraaA Cabrera, the new president of Guate- mala, has officially informed the local colony of Central Americans of hin succession to the presidency of that country.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-15
and, on March 25, 1897, the secretary, on consideration of the case, said:

and, on March 25, 1897, the secretary, on consideration of the case, said:
 After an examination Of the protest and corroborating affidavits, I am sat isfied that your office judgment in re- fusing to order a hearing is correct, and the same is hereby affirmed. Since the rendition of your judgment, how ever, requiring republication of the mo- tice of application for patent, the rule originally announced in the case of Gowdy vs. Kismet, etc., has been mod flied, and in view of this, the case is returned to your office for adjudica- tlon under the recent ruling.
 No motion for review having been filed, this decision became final
 The pending protest was filed on June p, 1897, and your office in con- sidering the same said:
 I have carefully considered the said protest and affidavits, and find that the statements therein made are prac- tically the same as those of the pro- tests heretofore considered and dis missed. The reasons for their dis mlssal are therefore applicable to the one now under consideration, and the said protest is hereby dismissed, be- cause the allegations of the protest are not deemed sufficient to dscredit the record evidence or to justify the ordering of a hearing in the matter.
 An examination and comparison of these protests show that the pending one is in all of it's material allegations 1896, which was carefully and elabor- ately considered in your said office decisions of June 8, 1896, and Septem- Der 4, 1896, and the conclusion reached that they did not authorize hearing, these decisions being affirmed as to the insufficiency of said protest of de- partmental decision of March 25, 1897, supra.
 Both protests allege, CD that the posting of notice was not in accord ance with law; CD that $500 worth of labor and improvements have not been placed on said claim; (3) that no vein of mineral in place or otherwise has been discovered on said claim by said notice was totally defective.
 Each and every one of these allega- tions have been heretofore decided ad- versely to protestant's contention by your office and the department, and. further, that the mineral applicants proof shows due compliance with law
 Your office decision appealed from is affirmed.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-15
CONFERENCE QUESTION PUT OFF
To Be Left by Fifty-Three to the Or
 ganization After Enrolment.

New York, Feb. 14.-The reply of the committee of fifty-three to the in vitation to a conference of republi cans, was sent tonight to ex-Gov- ernor Morton and his associates, who are trying to bring about harmony in the party. William Houston Kenyon, chairman of the fifty-three, says in his letter, that as at present constituted, the fifty-three has no power to repre- sent the republicans of the county of New York in a conference. The or ganization is now being formed, and until the enrolment is completed no action looking to union with the reg ular republican organization, can be taken.
 "The organization of the repub,i ans of the county of New York;" MT. Ken yon's letter continues, lis not complete and is, therefore, not able to give a duly authorized reply, the powers of the committee of f1fty-three extending only to perfecting such organization. :"
 The letter, in conclusion, says that the fifty-three will at any time vel come suggestions from the gentlemen signing the invitation to conference with regard to the work of the new organization.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-15
WHEAT.

Chicago, Feb. 14.-May wheat closed at 9SB@9SA.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-15
TROLLEY POLE PATENT.
Preliminary Injunction Against Union
 Railway Company

New York, Feb. 14.-Judge La combe of the United States circuit court has issued an order for a pre- liminary injunction on behalf of the Thompson Houston Electric company against the Union Railway company to prevent it's using ''the combination of car, an overhead conductor above the car, contact device making un- derneath contact with the conductor and an arm carried by the car, and carrying the contact device, and piv- oted so as to swing freely around a vertical axis" all of which is legal phraseology for trolley pole.
 The plaintiffs alleged that the de- fendant's device is practically a du- plication of that used by one Van De- poole in New Orleans in 1885, and that it is consequently an infringement on certain patents now controlled by them. The order for an injunction was granted with the provision that it's operation might be stayed for thirty days to give the defendants an opportunity to review the decision at this term of the court of appeals.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1898-08-17
STATIONS RIVER.

Mrs Mary Moore commenced to work tol
Mrs. S. Whipple last Monday.
| Mrs. Pierce of Cavendish is visiting hel
son, Alva T. Pierce.
Miss Abbie Goodell went to Chesterfield
| lake last Saturday to join friends from West
minister.
Lucy Reed, who has been visiting Miss
| Ethel Cory, returned to her home in Leon
| inster last Saturday.
Miss Jennie Thayer is visiting at the home
of Mrs Scion Morrison.
Miss Nellie Stearns is visiting friends in
Westminster.
H.F. Barry has been spending few days
at Chesterfield lake.
Miss HARDWOOD has returned to her home in
Cambridgeport.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Hartley went to Boston
last week for short visit.
Mrs. King, who has been visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Fred Hartley, for the past
eight months, returned last week TO her home
in Washington, ID. e.
Mrs. Smith of Rockingham is visiting her
son, Norris Smith.
Mrs. Sanderson and her daughter of
Bridgewater are visiting at the home of Mrs.
Daniels.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hubbard returned last
Friday to their home in Chicago.
Prof. Louis Roux and family have gone to
Lawrence to visit Mrs. Roux's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. william.
Mr.. Longphre of Montreal has been visit
ing at the home of Rev. L. c. Roux for the
past week.
Frank Willard of Boston has been visiting
at the home of Mrs. John W. Graves.
Mrs. West returned to her home in Hart
ford last Monday.