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The leader., 1898-10-26
THE SICK At SANTIAGO.
Lillian Kratz, of ST. Louis, Writes
About Santiago and the Sick :
Soldiers There.
A PEN PICTURE OF SANTIAGO HARB0R.
The Hospital Is Fsvorsbiy Located aud
Everything Is Being Done for the Sick
Soldiers within Reason, In Spite OF Re-
ports to the Contrary In the Pspers-No
Room for Complaints There.

Washington. Oct. 22.-The condition
of the sick soldiers at Santiago is de-
scribed in a letter from Lillian NJ.
Kraft. who is serving in the military
| hospital at that place, where she has
| been since last July. She is an inn
mune, and graduate of st Luke's
| hospital at st. Louis. The letter is
written to DIR. Anita Newcombe Nc
Gee. acting assistant surgeon, sta
toned in the war department in this
city The following is an extract:
| Tho Hospital aud santiago Harbor.
81 wrote to you shortly after arriv-
| inc here. We were then located at the
general field hospital in charge of
| Mai. Robinson. and as you no doubt
know the different field hospitals have
combined and have taken possession of
the hospital which was until recently
occupied by the sick Spanish soldiers,
which is large, old-fashioned. airy
| building with large windows in each
ward. so we have plenty of light and
air, which is SO necessary in all hos
| pitfalls. 1t is situated on a hill over
looking Santiago bay. and we can see
! MORO castle off in a distance, with the
sunken ships in the harbor and the
| mountains in the background, and
with the Cuban sunset sinking to rest
at night, it is indeed beautiful
picture.
| The Work Among the Soldier Boys.
"Now, about our work here among
the poor soldier boys. Well, every
| thing is being done for them within
reason. in spite of the many reports to
| the contrary, as we see in the daily
| papers. and ] am sure there is no
room for complaints at this end. They
have eggs at the rate of ten cents per
| egg. soups. fresh meat. in fact they
have everything the island affords for
| their benefit and comfort and they
| have comfortable cots and plenty OF
clean linen, etc. and ! really think,
| taking the circumstances into consid-
| Grafton, that they are treated as we'll
| n they possibly could be treated
The leader., 1898-10-26

ISignedI WILLIS s. MOORE,
Chief of Weather Bureau.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
shipping Memoranda.

Charleston, S. c., Aug. 1S-Arrived,
steamer Algonquin, Plat, Jacksonville,
and proceeded TO New York; United
states auxiliary cruiser Lot NJ. Morrill,,
Smith, Key West, bound for Norfolk; tor
pedo boat Ericsson, Key West, bound for
Norfolk; schooner Clara e. Bergen, Bur-
roughs, New York.
Sailed, schooners st. Thomas, Potter,
Boston; Angie L. Green, McGhan, Balti-
more.
Port Royal, S. c.. Aug. 1S-Arrlved,
schooner II. B. Cousins Boston.
jacksonville. Aug 1S.-Entered, schoon-
er Nellie Floyd, Nelson, New York.
Entered and cleared, steamship Pawnee,
Chichester Boston.
Antwerp, Aug. H.-Arrived, steamer Iris,
Savannah.
Philadelphia, Aug. 1S-Arrlved, schoon-
er George Tulane, Jr., Savannah.
Apalachicola, Fla, Aug. H.-Sailed,
schooner X Fuller, Brown, Port of Spain.
Punta Gorda, Fla, Aug. 1S.-Arrived,
steamship HeXham, Painter, New Or
leans; schooner Isaiah Hart, Queen, Key
West.
Key West, Fla. Aug. 1S.-Arrived,
steamer Miami Delano, Miami, and re-
turned; schooners Ellen Adams Adams,
Havana Dellie. Russell Havana.
Sailed, steamer Coma, Dillon, Miami.
Port Tampa. Fla, Aug. 1S-Arrived,
steamer Mascotte Smith, Key West, and
returned.
Fernandina, Fla, Aug 1s.-Entered,
steamer Hillcrag- (Br), Gibson, Rotter-
dam; schooner Morris w. Chase, Percy,
Baltimore.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19

the spring and aimed to disturb the even
flow of Missouri justice but briefly. Among
the incidents of his early residence in
Georgetown, a negro slave stole horse
or murdered a farmer, or did some other
act which under the laws of Missouri en-
titled him to be hanged. The court was
hastily organized for his trial, and Vest
appeared for the defense. The Georgetown
public appointed a committee to wait on
the new lawyer and notify him that it
was considered eminently improper to In
terpose between a negro malefactor and
the hemp which had been twisted to ia
ciltate his removal from earthly criminal
temptation. Vest was told that if he APP
peared in defense of his client he would
be ksurely lynched as soon as the bush
ness of hanging the negro was disposed
Of and the ends of justice satisfied.
The peppery man from Kentucky told
the committee that he would defend the
negro in question, and likewise any other
man, white or black, who might require
his services in legal way and who was
able to make proper representation for
such aid.
He framed himself up with certain sew
en-pound pistols which were his heritage
from his immediate ancestor. The negro
was hanged in due form of law, but
Vest was not lynched, nor did he leave
Georgetown when the roads settled the
following May. He remained in Missouri,
a perpetual defiance to the law and order
committee.
Being a Kentuckian by birth and
Missourian from force of habit, he early
lapsed into politics. When the war broke
out he was in the Missouri Legislature,
and presently became a member of the
Confederate Congress. He was close to
president" Davis. as Vest called the
leader of the Confederacy, as late as 1876,
and at Davis request entered the Cohfed-
crate Senate after his term in Congress.
Vests selection for the Senate was con-
tested on the ground that he did not ex-
hibt that heat in war which was expect
ed of a Southern statesman Gen. joe
Shelby, who was at Richmond tempora'
rily, told Vest of the criticisms that were
heaped upon him.
'They say won't fight, do they, Joe?"
inquired Vest. when you go home you
can settle that doubt. You saw me fight
at Lone Jack yourself. You were there
and saw me in it with the rest. If they
press you, though, Shelby, you can tell
them that, although l did fight at Lone
Jack, 1 am not fond of carnage as
steady proposition, and l shall never be
seen in battle front again if 1 can find
the road to the rear"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
Crops in Georgia.

Columbia County: Capt. T. F. Eve in
speaking of the cotton crop in this section
said that never in all his experiences had
he seen finer prospects for a good yield.
He had heard in some sections, he said,
of complaints OF rotting and shedding of
leaves. but had himself seen nothing
which justified such report.
Flowery Branch: Farmers say their
prospects for cotton were never better at
this time of the year.
Dublin: Laurens county made a great
fruit crop, is making an abundance of
corn, and will no doubt raise a large
hog crop.
Perry: 1t is said the Houston county's
cotton crop has been very much damaged
by rain.
Dawson: Anxiety is expressed by the
farmers as to the effect of the rains on
the cotton crop. Cotton that gave promise
of abundant yield before the rains set in
has completely given away under the
daily showers. Farmers from all sections
of this and adjoining counties report the
plants to be shedding badly. rust and rot
have set in to an alarming extent, and
boil worms promise to do even greater
damage. In many fields more than half
OF the bolls have been attacked by worms
and will be entirely ruined.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19

Louisville, Ga, Aug. 1S.-The Popullsts
met at the court house yesterday TO nomi-
nate candidates for the legislature, etc.
About nifty or sixty We're present when
Chairman Alfred Allen called the meeting
to order Robert p. Wren, one OF the most
prominent third party men In the county.
and who has been 10 the legislature sever
al times, was nominated. together with
Samuel -. Tarper, for representative They
failed 10 put out man for the Senate. yet
they nominated John Alexander FOR tax re-
ceiveF. They adjourned 20 meet next
"Wednesday, 2lth inst, 20 hnlsh nominations
for county officers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS OF
SHIPS AND SHIPPING.

Steamships Preparing 10 Enter the
Trade with the Spanish West In
dies-Large Number of Vessels Go
TO sea-TorpedO Boat at Tybee.
A large number of steamships are pre-
pairing to enter the Cuban trade. The
first to sail was the Sch!eswig of the
Munson line, which left New York We'd
nesday laden with foodstuffs for Matan-
zas others of the same line will leave
for Cuban ports in a day or two. The
Ward line is also preparing to send sew
eral steamships in the trade. The Span
ish line and Southern Pacific Company
wiz resume their service between Cuba
and United States ports.
A large fleet of vessels went to sea yes
terday. They included one steamship, two
barks, one brig and four schooners. The
steamship and schooners went coastwise
and the square riggers" sailed for for
eign ports.
The steamer D. Murchison, which left
Tuesday night, went as far as Burton's
ferry on the Savannah river, and return
ed yesterday with 200 barrels of naval
stores.
The Savannah schooner, Jennie Thomas,
Capt. Young, from Baltimore arrived yes
terday with a cargo of coal consigned to
D. r. Thomas & Son.
The United States gunboat Hudson,
which put in at Tybee Wednesday after
noon for a harbor, went to sea yesterday
proceeding North.
An unknown torpedo boat was reported
arrived and anchored off Tybee bar yes
terday. Endeavors from the station to
find out her name was a failure.
The Italian bark Unione, which sailed
from this port with cargo of naval
stores July 10, for Antwerp. was reported
ashore on Goodwin sands Aug. Is. Assist
ance had gone to her.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
WANTED FoR ABscONDING.
Survivors of n Shipwreck Said to
Have DefRuIted in sum of $4,000.

Waycross, Ga, Aug. 1s,-The young sea-
man, who claimed to have been shipwreck-
ed 200 miles off the coast of Brazil on
June Y, and spent last Friday and Sat
urday here, is wanted by the Philadelphia
Fidelity Trust Company, upon a charge of
abscondlng from Jacksonville Fla. five
or six years ago with about s., 900 Of money
belonging to the Armour Packing Com
pany.
He left here last Saturday night osten-
sibly for Jacksonville, having received by
telegraph so he said, $40 from relatives in
that place. A reward of 500 Is offered for
his apprehension.
The young man said his parents resided
In Riverside, a section of Jacksonville, and
that he was formerly employed by the Ar
mour Packing Company as book keeper In
the Jacksonville house. He was very de-
Jeeted while here, and said he was going
home TO stay as long as he lived.
The Jacksonville advices state that he
cannot be located in that town and his
presence here cannot be accounted for. He
is handsome young man of % or 80 years
of age.
He told thrilling story of his sufferings
while on a life raft for five days at sea-
and said he would never go to sea again.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT.
Large Gathering of Young People at
GuytOn Home.

Large Gathering of Young People at
Dayton Home.
Guyton, Ga, Aug. 1S.-The seasons
largest and most brilliant gathering of
young people took place last night at the
beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Ra-
bun, on Railroad street, where Miss Lila
May Rabun entertained in honor of her
friends, Misses Nellie Ketchum and Annie
Fulcher of Searboro, Ga. The house was
beautifully decorated for the occasion. De-
lightful music was rendered during the
evening by some of the young ladies pres
ent.
Those present We're Mr.. and Mrs r. P.
Purse, Misses Maggie Cubbedge, Georgia
Grovenstein, Lillian and Inez Guyton, EN-
mic Bird, Corene Simmons, Ella and Ma
bel Pursley, Hattie Phillips, Bessie and
Laurie Lanier, Ruby Pritchard, Bessie
Miller, Annie and Bessie VIM, Maud
jenkins, May Mcconnell of Marrow, Miss
Jaudon of Savannah, Marine Garter of
Talladega, Ala, Hattie Zetler of Atlanta,
Dizzy Nunnerly of Sylvania Messrs. Lam
drum and George Spier Cubbedge, Rufus
Grovenstein, clifford Nell, Herschel and
Victor jenkins, Joe Farr, George and
Lewis Rawls, Jackson Knowles Dan and
Charlie HEIDI Clifford Adams, Rufus
Lanier, Willie Robertson, Gordon Zeller
of Atlanta, Ca, DIR. Simmons Jim Har-
rell, Fitzpatrick Cross.
Delightful refreshments were served at
IL o'clock Miss Lila Rabun has Just
finished her studies at Agnes Scott Col
iege She IS young lady of many accom-
plishments.
Mr.. j. S. Baynard has consented to have
his name put on the ticket for Mayor of
Guyton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19

KENNEDY. H. ]. Harris. H. Barnett. P. A.
Bell.
Passengers on steamship Nacoochee for
New 1ork.-James Williams, NJ. Dryfus,
Mrs. j. s. sSilva, Col. Vim. Rogers and
wire, A. @. Lyles, Mrs. d. Goodman. ].
- Casack, f. f. Durkee. F. A. Burg
o. 1, Bannister. L. Fl. Myers, ]. II. Dill
lon, S. Ostrandee. C. n. Amsworth, W..
fortune, H. s. Farnnieger, H. c. Jane
sion, F. A Brace. S. Woododart, F..
Annie, Dave Levy, T. Traver, Mrs. j.
N. Il. Broadnax, Maier Utiz, NJ. G. Ehr-
lien, Mrs NJ Mende Miss julia Mendel,
harry Clark, J. F. Peacock, Mrs. z. T.
Miller T. w. Miller, Z. p. Judd, H.
Cohen, Rev. Father Fox Mrs. J. r. Thur
ber' Warren Lyon, Capt. T. f. Lyon,
Lieut.. VIM. $. Stalter, Vim. Lazaron, w.
W. Uttley, Marie l. Hazel, Mrs. NJ. Oar
vie J. E. Richards, W. E. Croft, Tom
Allen, James Barnes, Miss Mamie West
phal, and thirty-four steerage.
Passengers on steamship Itasca from
Baltimore--M. d. Gardner, ]. w. Dash,
A. Z. Robinson, Mrs. II. Henderson, Miss
i. Stevens, Mrs. J. D. Thomas, JOS. Gold
berg, c. II. More, Mrs Lena COplan, c.
w. Mitchell, A. McKeibbur, J. G. Lany.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
PREACHED MS OWN FUNERAL.
Death of Mrs. Pridgen of Princeton
Recalls n Novel Event.


Athens, Ga, Aug. 16.-Sunday afternoon
near Princeton there was buried Mrs. So
phronia Pridgen, relct of the late Mr..
Prdgen, of Oconee county, who was the
founder of a temperance Organization IN
that county known aS the knights OF tho
Seven Pillars. The death of Mrs. Pridgen
brings to mind an event in the life OF her
husband which was most novel and I'M
heard Of. Ten years ago last May Mr.
Pridgen, who was then nearly IS years old
decided that he would preach his own
funeral. He issued invitations TO the cere-
mouy, which was to be observed at Mars
Hin, in Oconee county, one Sunday morn
ing. AT the appointed time fully 5000 peo-
pie gathered, and Mr. Prldgen preachea
his own funeral sermon, as he had an
nounced that he would do. He had his COZ
ia in front Of him and upon the colin
rested a Bible. from which he read selee-
lions. The songs were sung by the eongfe-
CATION. Il was an Impressive as well as a
novel sight. Mr.. Pridgen died two years
since.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19

Per Central of Georgia Railway, Aug.
B.-7 bales cotton, 10 packages merchan-
apples, 81 crates peaches, n tubs butter,
226 barrels rosin, 1872 barrels spirits, 125
tons pig iron, is cars lumber, cars mel
ons, car cement l car packing house
product.
Per Florida NCentral and Peninsular
Railroad, Aug. u.s. bales cotton, 2 cars
merchandise, 1 car guns, cars wood, 4
cars lumber. 5 cars merchandise l car to-
bacco, car ice, / car tables l car grits,
l car fish, SIS barrels rosin, 317 casks
spirits.
Per Georgia and Alabama Railway,
Aug. 1s.-2 bales cotton, 97S barrels rosin,
S9S casks spirits 80 cars lumber, cars
merchandise, cars flour, cars corn, 2
cars meal, 1 car rye, car malt, car
hearts, cars hay.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19

The demand for lumber at Jacksonville
has shown very encouraging Increase
since the suspension OF hostilitles. ana The
prospect for the continuance of The do-
mand Is very bright.
James Anderson, one OF the Oldest SET
tiers Of Mineola. was severely bitten b,.
q moecasin on Thursday OF last week He
y 81 years Of age. His hand ana arm
turned black. and his condition was criti-
cal. Yesterday he was reported 10 he re-
covering although his nfe had been de-
tpaifed Of. ana bis years added 10 the
prospect Of his death.
H. Iiiekson. while rowing along the
snoFe Of Annatasia leland near 81. Angus
,ile' Inefqay KILLED deer ln n queer
H'aDhsf Nhen he Was about I've miles
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19

Passengers on steamship City Of Angus
IA from New York.-Miss r. Stevens. NJ.
McCabo, y. u. Scott, h. c. Belcher. II.
r. Belcher. Mrs. II. VI. Klngsbury. Mrs.
j. w. Thomas ana party, j. L. Nash w.
r. Houser, Miss s. r. jenkins, T. II. Car
rett Miss j. T.. Baillie, w. N. Dent. Vim
Quinian, j. =. Dill, DR.. u. Burrler. =. a
Dawson. George Phelps, T. j. Williams.
George W. Morgan Mrs =. A. Keller.
Mrs. Dalton, Thomas Nolan ana wife.
Miss Nolan, ~. J. Mullen and wife, n. ID.
4teillg aud WIFE 4. Asher, r. Klfne, J. r..
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19

S. Watkins, the junk man, has added n
novel departure to his business. lie will
deal IN deer tongue" a weed that is
common In the lowlands of this section of
the country. II IS otherwise known as
"vernella,' and Is largely used in flavor
ms tobacco. In Florida, people gather il in
the autumn by stripping the leaves from
the toll stalks, and 1t is an article OF com
merce, the same as ginseng is with The
mountaincers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
wedding nj Mnrcrosa

Waycross, Co, Aug. lS.-rT. NJ. shlneth
and Miss Edna Sweat were marriederester-
day afternoon at the residence OF The
brides father, w. X. Sweat, Rev. J. N
Glenn Of Trinity Methodist Church, OF
floating.
A reception was given the young coupIe
ana friends yesterday evening at the resi-
dence Of II. A. YoumansA
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
Vessels Went to Sea Yesterday.

Steamship Nacoochee, New York.
Bark Ruthin Ger, Harburg.
Bark Heinrich Botel (Ger), Hull.
Brig HAWAII, Pernambuco.
Schooner Aaron Reppard, Philadelphia.
Schooner Hilda, Philadelphia.
Schooner Chas. NJ. Patterson, Phlladel-
phia.
Schooner Margaret A. May, Wilmington,
Del.
Gunboat Hudson, from Tybee, bound
North.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.
vesse1s Arrived Yesterday.

Steamship City of Augusta, Daggett,
New York-Ocean Steamship Company.
Steamship Itasca, James, Baltimore
j. j. Carolan, agent
Bark Cornela DUTCH, Stramwitz, Rio
Janeiro-At Tybee for orders
Schooner Jennie Thomas, Young, Bal
timore.-Master.
Steamer D. Murchson. Hadden, Bur-
tons ferry etc-W. T. Gibson, manager.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
VesneIa CIenred Yesterday.

Bark Teresinella QtaD, Lauro, Odessa
Dahl & Andersen.
Schooner Margaret A. May. Jarvis, Will
mington. Del-Dixon, Mitchell & Co.
Schooner Chas. M. Patterson, Tunnel,
lphia.-Master.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19

Pilot charts and all photographic infor-
nation will be furnished masters of yes
sells free ofscharge in United States hydro
graphic office in custom house. Captains
are requested to call at the office. Reports
of wrecks and derelicts received for trans
mission to the navy department.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
The time ball on Cotton Exchange drops
70 M, 18th meridian time.

Washington, Aug 16.-Notice is given by
the lighthouse board that on or about
Aug. 20 light vessel No SO will be replac-
ed on her station off Port Royal, S. c..
entrance. outside of Martins industry
shoal and about fifteen miles to the east
ward OF Tybee lighthouse. and relief light
vessel No. %, temporarily marking the
station, Will be withdrawn. No changes
have been made IN Hight vessel No. SO as
to characteristics Of lights, fog signal or
general appearance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
Phases of the Moon for August.

Full moon 1st, 10 hours and 20 minutes,
evening; last quarter, 9Th, hours and 10
minutes, morning; new moon, nth,
hours and "a minutes, morning; first quar-
ter. 24th, 2 hours and 81 minutes, evening;
full moon, S1st, hours and 81 minutes,
morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
Spoken.
Notice TO Mariners.

Bark Passat (Nor) Aanonsen, from
Marseilles for Tybee, Aug. Z, lat 81, lon II.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-19
Constwise Exports.

Per schooner Margaret A. May for Will
mington, Del.-379. 2S8 feet p. p. lumber
Cargo by Dixon, Mitchell & co.
Per schooner Charles NJ. Patterson for
Philadelphia.-5s2. 800 feet p. p. lumber
Cargo by Georgia Lumber Co.
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Foreign Exports.

Per Italian bark Teresinella for Odessa.
1850 barrels rosin, valued at $1,000
Cargo by S. p. Shotter Co.
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savannah Almanac.
Sun rises at 5:27 and sets at $40.

High water at Tybee to-day at $40 a.
m, and 1857 p. m. High water at Savan-
nah one hour later.
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CAMP THOMAS GREAT REVIEW.
A PEN PICTURE OF THE THRILLING
MILITARY PAGEANT.

FOrty-FOur Thousand American SOL
diers Vancouver in the Presence of
SurginG Mass of Humanity-Na-
tiOnaI Airs Inspire MuItftudes to
the Appreciation of Their Country.
Gov. Atkinson of Georgia a Guest
of COmmander-in-Chi Breckin-
ridge, and Joined Heartily Into the
Festivitics-Wben the Grand Old
Chatham Artillery snluted, the
Proud Governor stood With UncOv-
cred Head in Honor of the Historic
Oruanfxnfiou
The Somerset reporter., 1898-01-20
East New Portland.

Several men and teams were engaged
in cutting and hauling wood, Jan. II, for
Morrill, Cook, who has been lame the
past season. Mrs. Cook has also been Ill
the past year. About ten cords of sled
length wood was landed In his door yard.
A good deed, and those engaged in the
affair are deserving of much credit, and
hearty thanks Of the recipient.
Mrs. E. II. Fish and daughter, Emma
OF Highland, visited friends in this place,
Friday.
Mrs. Eben Clark, Chancey Clark and
wife, called on friends 10 this place few
days ago.
Those who use ice, have their years
supply of very fine quality of ice Sc
curely packed.
]. H. Hutchins of Skowhegan, visited
here, last week. He is about to go to
California, to visit his only sister, who
has lived at Los Angeles, the past seven
years. He thinks of being gone about
two months.
Mrs. Leonard Hutchins has been pre-
sented with pair OF beautiful coon cats
by Mrs. f. F. Fish of Highland. 1t IL
seldom prettier pair is found and Mrs
Hutchins is greatly pleased with them
Nj. j. Niles and wife, recently VISITED
friends at Dead River.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-01-20

wood when not at work on their farm,
and all are good workers and steady men
but we honestly think 1t would he for
their interest to buy less fertilizers and
eat more hay.
The largest party was held at Virgil
Hnlt's for the season, Jan. 18Th, In which
about so tsok an active part, old and
young. The evening was spent In social
chat, singing by old and young, and at
intervals drums and fife could be dis
tinctly heard which made all the music
the crowd wanted for the time being.
All must have enjoyed themselves well
as the crowd did not break up till z
O'Clock in the morning. A nice treat OF
nuts and candy was served.
Your correspondent made call at the
Dickey homestead. last Saturday, In
Canaan, and found all the family with
one exception ut home and we'll as usual.
The fifth one, Fannie B., Is at her uncle's
In Richmond, Maine. Twelve were
present and at the roll call each answer
ed to their name and received book do
mated to them by A. r. Bixby, George
Cushing and Heselton of Skowhegan.
All appeared pleased to receive their
presents, and II any persons have any
spare books will do good deed by max
ing a present to these children. Some
of these children write good hand, and
any paper or pens. ETC., will be thank
fully received. Mr.. Dickey's box Is
oil, Canaan, Maine. A. K.