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The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23

tended the races AT North New Portland.
saturday, and in dong il they did well
as Ne" Portland ; citizens are liberal
patrons at the riots on the association
grounds at this village
These are day, when everybody goes
a hshlng. several teams from down the
river passed through It's village. Mon.
aay' on Their way 70 the ponds beyond.
II not ali trout fishing Black basg,
pefeh and plckerel are a faeorite with
some.
: Il. .. " ard of New York city. Ar.
nyed here Saturday for a period Of rest
ana ieeieaf on For quite number Of
5edis ms gentleman has passed some
weeks u ihis section. making his head.
quarters a. the Somerset House and
staying more or .ess a. the points IN
the nfer. Lat SEASON he camped At the
Rowe. Nj "ad', health greatly i'm
proves "a THESE visits 10 Maine and many
inenda ar glad 10 cap him by the
hand and welcome I'm back again,
+. y. Bunker sold eaod horse to
colby HON. "t Watet4s5e. ne dav last
week
Tie second trot OF Tie season VIII be
held here July I'd. With a - class and
: - class trOt and pace. $50 each in
purses. Matched game base hall for
pulse Of soj, between Oakands and
sko"hegans. special tram on railroad.
Several men were in town the latter
part OF the week, looking after horses.
among them being Frank Thompson
and arren Brown Of Skowhegan. and
Fred Southland OF Pennington Falls.
Tins town has more than a local reputa-
ton Tor good horses
A very interesting meeting was held
by Arson grange, Saturday afternoon.
AT the next regular meeting, Saturday,
July = the following programme will be
carried out: Music; quotations; ques-
ton, DO women want to vote and
Why opened by sister NJ. F. Bunker
and followed by discussion; question,
'0t what do home comforts consist?'
opened by sister Young. followed by dis
cussion; song by brother T. Danforth and
wife; select reading by sisters Record,
Mliay and Dinsmore. The members
will all see that the committee have
made ont good programme for that
DAY and full attendance is desired.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23
North Arson.

W. II. Emery was the guest Of hls
brother, ". c, Emery, Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Royal Boston came up
from Skowhegan, Saturday night, for a
few days visit.
The graduating exercises of the gram
mar school will take place july l..
There are ten in the class.
Oliver Cults and a party of friends
from Lewiston left this village, Satur-
day, for few days fishing at Garry
ponds.
Forty men were discharged from the
river in the crews above this village, one
day the last part of the week. 1t looks
now like plenty of men for the haying
season.
\ large delegation of our citizens at.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23
STATE AND GENERAL.

Navy department calls for three big
battleships.
Owing to the unsteadiness of the -four
market four Of Alilwaukee's large -four
mills have closed down. There are
only two mills running and those on
short time. This condition will probably
exist until the market becomes settled.
Gen. Richards drmly believes that
within few weeks there will be another
call for troops, as he believes the invas-
ion OF Cuba in the tall will be thorough
one, and will require troops that will
greatly out number the Spanish forces.
He believes that as soon as the present
troops are thoroughly equipped and drill
ed, more will be called. II only TOR a re-
serve force. This viii give the Second
regiment a chance to 90 TO the front, says
the kennebeC Journal.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23

Mrs. Mishaw-You praise yourself
too much, my dear. People would APP
preciale You more and would tell you
50 il you were to cultivate a httle mod.
ssreuceucc
Mr.. Ni-uaw-There' $ where You ara
out dad that Tor YEAR. and nobody
tooll amy notice of me but You.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23

Attention is called to communication
from Rev. G. 5. Cummings, chaplain of
Names regiment at Chickamauga, pub.
lished elsewhere in the REPORTER, rela-
tive to the observing of the first Sunday
in July, as "Hospital Sunday" The
object is worthy one and we trust the
request will meet with ready response
by people in the State who are not usual
ly behind in patriotic endeavors and good
deeds.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23

The Maine is not to be forgotten.
First in the list of the big batteships be-
ing constructed for the government is
the Maine, for Congress has provided
that that name shall be continued in the
naval list. The other two blk battle
ships will be called the Missouri and the
Ohio. Remember the Maine applies in
more ways than one. 1t will be long
time before that fearful incident in the
war is forgotten. 1t will be be remem-
bered even after the dastardly act is
forgiven.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23

The Treasury Department estimates
that the subscriptions for the 5000, 900,
900 three per cent loan will amount to
FIVE times that sum. Here is ample
proof of the confidence of the American
people in the integrity and credit of
their government. This is somewhat
different from the standing of Spain,
and her rulers will do we'll to note the
difference.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23

I'VE refer with pride to our delega-
ton, as whole, in Congress, but desire
on this occasion, to express our partcu-
lar appreciation of Hon. Edwin G. Bur-
leigh, the representative of our own
district, and to extend to him our full
endorsement of his public and official
acts Thus does the Kennebec County
Republican convention emphatically en-
dorse Congressman Burleigh. 1t is
merited.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23

Proprietary and Documentary stamps
for the payment of stamp taxes under
the War Revenue Act will be on sale by
July LIST. Orders for these stamps,
which may be sent to James A, Wood,
collector, Portsmouth, N. H., should
state kind and denomination desired,
and must be accompanied by cashiers
draft on Boston or New York, or
money order on Portsmouth N. II.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23

The first squad of recruits for the
Maine regiment at Chiekamauga left Port
land. Monday evening, by steamer to
Boston. There were 80 in the company,
mostly from Portland and immediate
vicinity and they were given hearty
send off when they embarked.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23

On and after July 1st, it will be law
full to transmit by mail, prepaid with a
one cent stamp, written messages on
private mailing cards. The size must be
not more than 314x51a inches. The
Postmaster General will prescribe regu-
lations to carry this into effect. This
will obviate the necessity of purchasing
postal cards and will be convenient in
many cases.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23

test vote was had in the Senate,
Tuesday. on the Hawaiian annexation
ouestion which is considered big vic
tory in favor of the measure. The ques-
tion was on adjournment and it was de-
feated Is to A. This indicates strength
beyond the expectations of the friends
of annexation.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23

Hon. l.. II. Carleton, chairman of the
hsh and game commissioners, was in
Jacsman, last week, and investigated a
case of poaching there reported to him
oy several of his guides. 1t was charged
That we'll known proprietor of camp
there had recently killed deer in close
tine. The man Indignantly denied it
and called for an investigation, which
was given him. 1t occurred in the largest
nall at that village, the people, men,
women and children all turning out.
ihe charge was proven and the party
paid his fine, amounting to forty dollars;
also the cost. Violation of the game
laws of Maine is not, 1t would appear,
pleasant or profitable.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23

Senator Frye is reported TO have said
toa Boston Journal reporter, recently :
Were permitted to write the Repub-
lean platform, this year, it would com
prise the following propositions; First,
the annexation of Hawaii; second, the
construction of the Nicaraguan canal
third, the revival of our merchant ma
rlne; fourth, every possible extension of
our commerce with foreign countries !;
NTH, the enlargement of our navy
Senator Frye knows what he wants and
ne generally wants what is about right.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23
The Somerset Reporter,
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.
,rrnaEp As SECOND GLASS MAIL NATTER.

Hancock county Republicans have
animated Hannibal Z. Hamlin of Els
vorth and r. L. Grindle of Mt. Desert,
for State senators.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23

the class together with their instructors
repaired to Hotel Heselton where the
class banquet was served. Mr.. Angler
L. Goodwin officiated as toast-master aud
in happy manner presented the follow
ing:
Our Alma Mater Ralph w Ames
+" '9s's Past Beatrice L. Foss
"Former Members of So Lola K. Marston
"Boys of 49," E. Gertrude Carter
"Girls of 49," Walter S. Gushing
Vocal duet-"Greetings,'
Dora and Berdena Trafton
"Our Orators" L. Clyde Church
"'es in Phi Kappa Deltan Carrie S. Allen
"Our Instructors" Blaine 5. Viles
Farmers of '9s" Raymond A. Hoxie
Vocal solo, Marshall {. Viles
cess sweet tenor)
"'9s's Glass PARTIES" Edith F. Cushing
"Ciass Friendships" Ethel S. Walton
SIS Future" An Open Letter,
Addie l.. Holbrook
1t was a most pleasant occasion. Ex-
cellent music for the evening was
furnished by Kendall's orchestra. The
class officers are: Blaine :. Viles, pres
ident; l.. Clyde Church, vice president;
Angler L. Goodwin, secretary; Hattie j.
Bussey, treasurer.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23

Remember that the war revenue
stamps must be used on the various doc
uments covered by the recent law, on
and after July LIST.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23

In the five months of 1898 thus far,
the net specie and bullion imports were
S3I, 900 900, against net exports of $780,
900, 900 in the same time last year. com.
parative gain to the United States of
SOL 900, 900 on this movement. In May
alone the specie and bullion movement
was SI7, 200, 900 more in our favor than
last year.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23

Election of colonel and lieutenant
colonel of the 2nd Maine Regiment will
@ke place at Bangor, June 10Th.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23

The Maine Sportsmen's Fish and Game
Association will hold its third annual
excursion at Kineo, Moosehead Lake,
and the time, Monday, July llth to Mon
day, July 18Th, Railroads have made
very low rates and Landlord Deunen has
reduced his rates to $500 per day. 1t
will be a good time of year to visit
Moosehead.
President Nathaniel Butler announces
that DIR. Harper of Chicago university
will deliver the Phi Beta Kappa Grafton
of commencement week, at Waterville,
Monday evening, instead OF Tuesday
as previously published.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23

The sur. strct gth-siying tonic is
SamIsau', Extract Of Mali n SIMPSONS
corner drug store. Poe. Is FIR Sl.0O.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23

Letters losses may foot up $40, ooo, 900.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23
TATE or ONO, CITYoF TOLEDO, I

FRANK J. CHEHrY makes oath that he
IS the senior PARTNER Of the firm off. J.
CHENEY x Co.. doing business in the
City OF Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the sum
OF ONE HJNDREDDOLL for each
and every case of CATAKRH that cannot
be cured b. the use Of Halls CATARRH
CfHFp
The Somerset reporter., 1898-06-23

FRANK I. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
y presence, this 9th, Gay Of December,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
Look at This Excursion G. A. X. And
EVERYBODY.

On Monday, Sept. 5th, at 2:25 p. M,
the g., M. & st. p. Ry. will start a
sleeper from DEBORAH for Cincinnati.
This sleeper reaches Cincinnati Tues
day p. M, at 900 o'clock. The round
trip rates good 80 days is $l4.43 No
change of cars from DEBORAH to Cincin
natl.
The c. M. & st. p. Co. will also run
special sleeper on same train from
DEBORAH to Newport News, Fortress
Monroe and Old Point Comfort. The
excursion rates from DEBORAH to these
points will be $26.95 for the round trip,
good for 80 days.
The G. M. & st. p. Co. will also run
a special sleeper on same train from
DEBORAH to Chattanooga. The eXcur-
sion rate will be $l9.45 for the round
trip. For complete information obtain
a circular from s. V. POTTER,
24-5t Agent
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
An Elegant Buffet.

We have been waiting until Mr.. G..
w. Higgins had finished the improve
Ments on his saloon before giving our
readers description of the place. He
has fine large room, with beautifully
frescoed walls and ceilings, tile floor
costing $500, and handsome oak petit
ton with swinging doors in the lear of
the room. On the west side of the
room is back bar 26 feet long which
supports an elegant imported Belgium
mirror "a feet long and feet wide,
whichlalone cost $500. The bar proper
is % feet long, and is made of antique
oak, covered with beautiful carvings.
The walls were frescoed at an expense
of 5000, handsome wainscoating
has been put around the room, and
the best quality of plate glass windows
adorn the front, making the whole
effect indeed beautiful. 1t is one of the
finest saloons in Iowa, and has not
been remodelled without large expen-
diture of money.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
HER MIND UNBALANCED.
Woman Who ElOped with III. Russell
Ward Becomes Insane.

Woman Who Eloped with H. Russell
Ward Becomes Insane.
Los Angeles, Aug. S.-Letters re-
ceived here from the Mexican home Of
Mrs. John Bradbury by friends of the
Bradburys when the beautiful young
wife was the leader of the wealth.
beauty and fashion of southern Cali
fornia state that Mrs. Bradbury's mind
has given way under the strain of dis
grace and remorse occasioned by her
escapade with H. Russell Ward about
two years ago.
Mrs. Bradbury, so the letters say, re-
tains much of the childish beauty that
fascinated the dashing English athlete,
but the light of reason has gone from
her eyes, and she sits day after day a
victim of despair, never again to grace
the beautiful home in this city that was
once the center to which Southern Cali
fornia's society esteemed it a privilege
even to have a calling standing. The
last chapter in the Bradbury domestic
drama recalls the story of the young
wife's elopement from Santa Monica
with Mr.. Ward. Before her marriage
Mrs. Bradbury was Miss Lucy Banning,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. General Ban
ming, whose home was famous in the
early days of southern California hos
pitality. Lucy Banning was famous for
her childlike beauty, and so great was
the social prestige of the Bannings that
her marriage to young John Bradbury,
with all his millions, caused no end Of
gossip.
Before the dashing Ward crossed her
path Mrs. Bradbury often dared So
ciety's criticism by almost reckless dis
regard of etiquette, but she never lost
her prestige as a leader until she fled
with Ward to this city The couple were
arrested and Mrs. Bradbury repented
in a prison cell. Her husband awaited
her in Chicago with open arms to for
give. There they were reconciled. Then
they went to New York. and from
there to the Mexican villa, from where
Bradbury hoped his wife in few years
would go to her old home in Los An
geles to again be a leader. During the
months of her exile the unhappy wom-
ans mother has been her devoted COM
panion, seeking to make the daughter
forget her past. After his release from
prison Russell Ward started east, sup
posedly to rejoin the wife he had
wronged. He either jumped or fell
from the train on the Nebraska plains.
and his lfeless body was picked up
by the side Of the track.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
FAILS IN SEARCH FOR DEAD.
Hiawatha Unable to Find the Bodies of
Well-Known Passengers.

Well-knOwn Passengers.
Halifax, N. S., Aug. 8-After a ten
days search for some of La Bour-
gogne's dead the Hiawatha is back. The
bodies OF many victims were found, but
none Of those for whom former Judge
Dillon of New York and John Perry of
Kansas City dispatched the steamer on
its mission of recovery These were
the bodies OF Mrs. John Dillon and Mrs
Dillon Oliver of New York and Mrs
Perry, her three daughters and son
Of Kansas City. The search will now
be abandoned, the charter of the Hia-
watha ends and Mr.. Clay returns at
once to New York.
Though George S. Clay. manager OF
the expedition, with his corps of as
sistants on the Hiawatha, failed in the
primary object Of the search. they sue
ceeded In finding thirty-one bodies, six
Of whom were identified, and with the
others examined, were buried at sea.
Before they we're weighted and sent to
the bottom of the ocean their clothing
was carefully examined and Identifying
marks removed.
Many relics Of the destruction Of the
Bourgogne and the terrible loss of life
are brought back by the Hiawatha. The
steamship has scores Of life belts, let
tiers and documents taken from floating
bodies. The bodies identified by letters
and papers were those of Eugene Du-
bost, Z. r. Rundell, Pedro j. Sosa, Mar
cell Gilliatt Peter Barrett and Joannis
Iodis
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
LEAVESANTIAGO.
Trough Riders" Set Sail for
Montauk, L. I.
THEY ARE WILD WITH JOY,
But Express Regret at Having to
Leave Five Sick Comrades
Behind.

The Men Present Picturesque Appear
ance as They March Down to the Water
front Led by Colonel Roosevelt-Town
of Cardenas, Cuba, Is Anxious To Be
Taken-General Miles Gradually Draw
ing Closer to San Juan, Porto Rico.
Santiago de Cuba, Aug. 9.-The First
regular cavalry and the First volunteer
cavalry CROUCH riders'} sailed Sunday
on the transports Miami and Mattewan.
Cummings battery sailed on the Wig
tlancia.-7 y. the rough riders the fol-
lowing remain here sick: Second Lieu
tenant William Tiffany, troop X Cor
poral Edgar A. Schwartz, troop G..
Professionalism Hoyle, troop E; F.
G. Whalen, troop A, and T. d. Stead
man, troop d. They probably will leave
in ten days in care Of DR.. Gonzales.
The rough riders came to town by rail
from their camp at 1 o'clock In the
afternoon. At the station they fell into
line. each company being preceded by
a red and white banner bearing the
number of the regiment and the COM
pany letter. Colonel Roosevelt rode at
the head of the regiment as it marched
down the Alameda skirting the water
front to the dock where the Miami
was moored. All the men looked fit,
but worn out.
Present Picturesque Appearance.
They presented picturesque appear
ance. Some wore new khaki uniforms,
while others were attired in heavy blue
flannel shirts, with their old equipment.
All expressed regret at leaving their
five companions behind, but were wild
with joy at the prospect of so soon re-
turning home. They took no tents or
baggage with them. The work of en-
barkation was very easy and was quick
ly performed. The men are ready and
eager to return for the Havana cam
paign in the fall. Lieutenant Sted-
berg of the Fourth cavalry and Lieu
tenant Rivers of the Third cavalry,
members of General Young's staff, who,
since General Young left Siboney sick,
have been on General Woods staff, have
been ordered to report to General
Young at Montauk Point at once, and
will leave on the Miami. A meeting
Of officers Of the military society at
Santiago was held at the palace, and
the election of officers took place. Cen
eral Shafter was elected president, Gen.
eral Wheeler first vice president and
Major Sharp secretary.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
Curuon Accepts the oAaoe.

London. Aug. Alt is reporter that
George N. Curzon. parliamentary Sec
rotary for the foreign Office, has ac-
cepted the office of viceroy of India, in
succession to the Earl Of Elgin. Mr.
Curzon married Miss Mary Letter. the
daughter of l.. Y. Letter Of Chicago
He was formerly parliamentary under
secretary for India, and is the author
Of a number of prize essays. including
Russia in Central ASIA" Persia and
the Persian Question" and Problems
of the Far East" He is the eldest son
of Lord Scarsdale, was educated at OK
ford and is gold medalist Of the Royal
Geographical society
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
:
Army Will Regulate Prices.

Santiago de Cuba, Aug. S.-General
Leonard Wood. the military governor Of
Santiago, Saturday afternoon CALLED a
meeting Of the butchers and retail pro-
vision dealers of this city with the OBJ
ject Of formulating tariff for the sale
Of the necessaries Of life. for which the
leaders have lately been charging ex-
orbitant rates. All the dealers were
highly indignant at the interference Of
the military authority in commercial
matters, but General Wood gave them
until II o'clock this morning to agree
upon moderate prices under penalty Of
a revocation Of their licenses and the
closing Of their shops
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
WILL NOT RESIST.
Cardenas Is Ready to Surrender to the
American Flag.

Cardenas Is Ready to Surrender to the
American Flag.
Key West, Aug. S.-No resistance will
be offered by the inhabitants of Car
denas if an attack is made by the
been sent Lieutenant Newcomb. COM
manding the gunboat Hudson on block
ade duty between Matanzas and Car
denas, which arrived here with the
Spanish sloop Crystiana in tow. Resi-
dents of Cardenas, as an earnest Of
their desire that the Americans shall
take possession, have even offered to
send to the commander of the Hudson
the military expert who placed the
mines in the harbor whenever it is de-
sired to remove them.
The Hudson, while steaming toward
Cardenas, saw Spanish gunboat going
toward Cayo Piedras. Catching sight
of the Hudson, the gunboat disappeared
behind point of land. 1t was after
ward ascertained that when the gun
boat was intercepted she was making
for Cayo Piedras lighthouse, which had
been taken possession of by four in
surgents, who had hoisted the Cuban
flag over the light. When these refu-
gees were taken on board the Hudson
they gave the officers much valuable
information. They report great dis
tress at Cardenas. Provisions are
scarce. What little food there Is is
beyond the reach Of any one except
the wealthy. Many Of the inhabitants
are starving.
The Spanish troops have been nearly
all withdrawn from the city and sent
to Havana. Three thousand OF them,
which were left to protect Cardenas in
the event Of an invasion, have aban-
doned the port and have gone to the
interior to seek food. While the Hud-
son was coming along the Cuban coast
with her prize in tow, at the mouth
a river near the trocha a blockhouse
could be seen, around which large
number Of Spanish soldiers were con-
gregated. Further on, about four miles
to the westward, another blockhouse
was passed, where more Spaniards
were gathered. Although the Hudson
passed within a half-mile of the spot,
no attempt was made to fire at her.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
TWO Hangings I'M Arkansas.

st. Louis. Aug. GA special from
Little Rock. Ark. says: Charles City,
burn and Coleman. alias Fluke Fleming,
were hanged in this state. The execu-
ton of Clyburn. VINO killed Deputy
Sheriff Rollins March "a, 1897, while the
latter was attempting to arrest him for
burglary, took place at Prescott. ely
burn had invited the governor to be
present at his execution. but the chief
executive declined. Fleming. who was
hanged at Dumas, was q colored man.
He suffered death for criminally as
saulting a negro woman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1898-08-10
OPEN DOOR is SHUT.
Russia Obtains Pretext for Intervention
in China.

London. Aug. ga dispatch from
Shanghai says that Russia is practic-
ally in possession Of New Chwang. 1t
adds: THE open door in north China
is already shut"
A Chinese commissioner who was sent
to purchase land for the Russian railt
way from. Port Arthur to Kirwin has
returned to Port Arthur. inconsequence
Of the inhabitants Of the districts
through which the line win pass re-
voting against the appropriation OF
land. He has been ordered to return
and carry out the work ordered. The
.tsung-li-yamen has also ordered him
to allow the Russians to cooperate with
the local officials in settling disturb
ances. Russia thus obtains the desired
pretext for local intervention.