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The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27
A GRATEFUL MAN.
Had Paralysis OF the Lower Lfmbs-Nev-i
er Expected to Walk Again-Ie
now Setting Aside HE
Clutches.

Augusta. Oct. 9th, 'o8.
DR.. S. F. Conant. Skowhegan Me.
My Dear Dr..
Your letter should have been an
swered ere this but the fact is my
house has been filled with company since
returned and the attention have given
them, has SOMEWHAT diverted my mind
from current matters. My negligence too
is in some degree attributable to the fact
that | am getting well so fast, that | am
not only surprising the public, but myself.
| have done considerable walking about
the house setting aside my crutches and
using canes, though dare not fully trust
myself without support. Every day gives
me more and more assurance that in a
few days more | shall be up and about.
Next week busint SIS calls me to oitland
and Boston and shall attend the races
at my park augusta Driving Park this
afternoon. lnciosed send Item from the
Maine Farmer, last issue concerning N.Y.
self. No one has ever expected to see me
walk again and indeed was of that same
opinion.
had intended 10 return TO the SAM
tarlum at Norridgewock this week but my
rapid Improvement would seem to indicate
that am doing well without it, though |
would like very much TO see genial Ned
and the pleasant smile of Mrs. Conant.
That home, for a home it is, ought to be
filled TO overfowing. 1t is a delightful
place. Few men are better located than
myself, and with health restored | shall
be happy enough. | am celebrating on
going 10 Cleveland. Ohio, to visit my
daughter who has just left me. Expect to
take in the Mechanics Fair. Boston, and
very soon to De right on my pins. Have
not yet seen DR.. Brickett, | don't think
he knows ! have returned home. II he
did he would call around. When an
opportunity offers, am liable to take
trip up for pleasure. You can make up
your mind that there is mighty sight of
vitality left in me yet. Not dead but
sleepeih." You will hear from me vet.
have much to do and there is none too
much time in which to do it. Sorry did
not have an opportunity to shake hands
on my departure, but il was raining and |
knew you had other matters to take up
your time. Keep "Anidrosis' at the
front and continued success will be yours.
| remain yours very truly,
HENRY G.. STAPLES.
Meeting Col. Henry G. Staples, the
other day, we haven't for years seen him
in better health. He seems to be recover
ing from the disease that has afflicted him,
paralysis of the lower limbs. His old
army comrades of the third Maine and
his host Of friends generally. fondly hope
that the Coloners pluck and energy will
lead to his full recouery.--natnt Farmer i.
Mr.. c. NJ. Bailey of Winthrop, with
his usual generosity. has presented
the new Friend church in that town
With beautiful stsined glass windows,
manufac u ed by Redding, Baird & Co.,
Boston, Mass.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27

There is more Catarrh in this section oil
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For many
years doctors pronounced it local dis
ease, and prescribed local remedies, and
are constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable.
Silence, has proven catarrh to be con-
stitutional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney &
Co. Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitu-
tional cure on the market. 1t is taken In
ternally in doses from 10 drops to tea
spoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system. They
offer one hundred dollars for any case Il
fails to cure. Send for circulars and tesd-
monials. Address,
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o
ESold by Druggists, 75c.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27
FLOUR AND THE CEREALS.

The flour market is yet firm. though
wheat declined somewhat in Chicago,
No lower prices are yet wired from the
mills, spring patents being quoted at
S4.10Q4.J0, two or three of the largest
spring wheat concerns being up to the
latter price. The flour trade comni ttee
prices are frmer at: Spring wheat,
clears, $325Q3.75. patents, A.35Q4.S5;
new, $4l5Q-65; winter wheat. clears,
S3.S5Q4 80; patents, $4.l0q4.60.
Cornmeal is steady; oatmeal and the
cereals steady: Barrel cornmeal. $1.Si
Q1.90: bag meal. S0QS2c; yellow granu-
lated, $2.l0@225.
Corn is Unchanged: Track steamer
yellow, 40%4 Q4lc; No. 2 yellow. Ale. No.
yellow to arrive. Ale; No. 3 yellow.
40%c.
Oats are unchanged: Fancy heavy,
821a q 33c; No. clipped. 3112Q32c; No. 3,
3112 Q3ls.c; rejected, 3lAq3l2c; no
grade. 30Q30Ac To arrive. "a TO SO ID,
3111 q31%c; sc to IS 10. 3lQ32c; 50 to 40 Id.
32Q3214c; fancy heavy. 32A case
Hay is quiet, straw steady; millfeed
steady: Hay $64l4; fancy old. in job
bling lots, Sl5q16; rye straw. So. 5000;
sack spring bran. $lI.25Q 1850; sack win
ter. s14.75Ql5,
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27
Free of Charge.

Any adult suffering from cold set
tied on the breast, bronchitis, throat or
lung troubles of any nature, who will
call on GEO. z SAMPSON, G. W. Fol-
som or BIxBY & BUCK will be presented
with q sample bottle of BosCHEE's GER
MAN SYRUP, FREE OF CHANGE. Only
one bottle given to one person, and none
to children without order from parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
RUP in all parts of the civilized world.
Twenty years ago millions OF bottles
were given away, ana your druggists will
tell you its success was marvellous. 1t
is really the only Throat and Lung Rem
edy generally endorsed by physicians.
One rs cent bottle will cure or prove its
value. Sold by all druggists in this city.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27

I'm afraid our new son .in.law ism Z
much of business man," she said.
Don't you worry about that, " re-
piled the old gentleman. IF he doesn t
know how to make the best of bargain,
l don't know who does. The day before
the wedding he discovered that Minnie
had freckle under her left ear, and he
made me add 1000 to her dowry on
the ground that the goods weren't en-
tirely in accordance with the invoice.
was almost tempted to believe that he
wasn't a nobleman at all, but New
England Yankee in disguise. Chicago
Post
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27
Britaln's "Tribute Money"

Several years ago large sum of mon
ey was sent out to China from England
in relief of an appalling famine. But
DR.. Wenyon of the Wesleyan mission
related in recent speech that lie hal
discovered in Shangtung commemora-
tive column, erected by the govern
ments' authority, on which this British
contribution was calmly set down as
"tribute money. Penang Gazette.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27

The Spanish peace commissioners have
lsbored long and with great ingenuity of
argument to induce the United States to
assume the Cuban debt or some part
thereof, but lille the U. $. commission
ers have listened attentively and patient
ly to these arguments, they have given
Spain to understand that It's strategic
Efforts are bound to fail. The Cuban
phase Of the peace negotiations at Paris,
Is practically closed and the disposition
Of the Philippines will now come in for
consideration.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27

A special to the Chicago Record from
Walker, Mimi, says: 1t has been learn
ed from reliable sources that fifteen
Indians, armed with Winchesters and
carrying hand arms have gone with
Bugh. Ah-May Casing and his son. At
the agency the excitement is great. An
agreement signed by % chiefs and 1873
braves has been sent to Secretary Bliss
asking him to use his il fluence to allow
them to cut logs duri' z the coming
winter.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27
CHEESE AND EGGS.

The cheese situation is about the same
as last week, Trade has been moderate,
and sales Of late made northern have
been at to 9& cents, OUTSIDE for fame.
twins. Most of the business is at y1a
cents and under.
Strictly choice fresh Indiana, Ohio
and Michigan eggs sold yesterday ut
IS to 20 cents, and other fresh western
at Is to ~ cents. A large portion of
the receipts is mixed with ned. and the
best marks sell more readily than the
poor lots. Eastern and fresh com
mand ~ to 2. cents. Refrigerator stock
Is quiet at IA to Is cents. The cold
storage stock was reduced 5000 cases,
and stands at 73,101 cases, against 81, e.
S31 cases same time last year.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27

The chief engineers message to the
war department recommends an appro-
priation of Sl5, 1856, 900, above contracts
already made and continuing, for coast
defences for 1900. His estimates include
expenditures amounting to $4,000 for
coast defense work in Maine. The de-
STABILITY of more effective coast defenses
was emphasized by the recent war with
Spain and our government will not be
Liz, ly to be found 10 condition so nearly
defenseless again.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27

Brig. Gen. Charles P. Mattocks of
Portland, has been mustered out, with
others whose services are no longer re-
ouired and he Is to return to civil pur-
suits. He was in the army about 4
months and has had perfect health dur.
Ing that time. Gen. Mattocks is cam
psigner of wide experience and would
have shown his startling qualities had
he been called into active service.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27
A Unique Collection.

A Philadelphia man owns most
unique assortment of pieces of blotting
paper, collected by his father, who was
long an official of the White House,
each of which bears. reversed, the sig
nature of a president from General Har-
rison. who died a month after his cleo
tion in 1871, to Garfield On one sheet.
the most highly priced of the lot, the
last official letter signed by President
Lincoln was blotted before he was ar
sassinated by Booth.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27
Practical Classics.

Mrs Timkins was taking her son TO
school for the first time, and, after i'm.
pressing the schoolmaster with the ne
cessity of his having a thoroughly good
education, finished up by saying, "And
be sure be learns Latin.
but, my dear madam" said the
1choolmaster, Latin is a dead Ian
grage."
"All right" said Mrs Timkins
He'll want it. He's going to be an un-
dertaker London Tit Bits
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27

Boston Journal: Lieut.. Hobson's pro-
t 'ssional talent Is MS conspicuous Ms his
courage. He has saved the Maria Teresa
when the wrecking companies proclaim
ed that he could not do it. He will save
the Colon and V zcava II it Ia within
mortal power, and as for the Reina Mer-
cedes, lying as she does In landlocked
bay, to float her will be very easy un-
dertaking. Thus there Is promise that
our navy will receive four excellent steel
cruisers as trophies of the Spanish war
three OF the first class and one of the
second.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27
porAToEs And APpLES.

Potatoes are firm, with sweets easy:
Eastern hebruns and whites, 536I soc;
Green mountains, 5S@60c; northern he
brons and whites. Acc: Virginia sweet,
Sec@Sl; double head, s.25Ql,50.
Apples are quiet and unchanged: Pip
pins and porters, s1.50@2.25; craven
stems, s2.5OQS Maine harveys. $2.50G
275: eastern harveys. s175@2 %; pound
sweets, s2Q2.5O hubbardstons. S1.7l
$50; baldwins, s2d250; greetings, s.
ESQ: SHOWS, s2G2.50; fancy, So No. 2. all
varieties, $lQ1.50 per bbl, The above are
wholesale prices 1obbing and retail. soc
QS1 higher.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27
No Complaints.

Horse Dealer-We John, how about
that horse l sold you? Was he quiet
enough?
Undertaker-Well, sir, he did give
us little trouble at first We put him
in one of the mourning coaches, you
know, and parties dom like to be shook
up in their grief. but we've put him in
the hearse now, and we haven't heard
any complaint SO far. - Household
Words
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27

A celebrated Irish judge once passed
sentence In the following manner. The
prisoner was a butler who had been
convicted of stealing his master wine:
Dead to every claim of natural affec-
ton, blind to your own real interests,
you have burst through all the restraints
of religion and morality and have for
many years been feathering your own
nest with your masters bottles Lon
den Telegraph
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27

Commander Albert 5. Snow, Maine
man has been designated to command
the naval station at San Juan, Porto
Rico. He was born in Lincoln, Penob.
scot county. He commanded the war
ship, Badger, during actual hostililities
with Spain. Secretary Long, himself a
native of Maine has good opinion of
Maine men and they are liable to fare
veil at bis hands.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27

Guam, in the Ladrone Islands. has
been chosen by the Americans for the
United States under the terms of the
protocol, and by It cession has been
confirmed by the Spanish commission.
Details Of minor Importance alone remain
70 be decided upon In connection with
the cession Of Porto Rico, the formal
transfer of which is practically accom-
nlished
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27

The largest flower in the world, 1t Ia
said, is the bolo. which grows on the
island of Mindanao, one of the Philip.
pine group 1t has five petals, measures
nearly yard in width. and single
flower has been known to weigh 30
pounds. 1t grows on the highest pima
Gle of the land, or about Q. 500 feet
above the level of the sea
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27

The Cuban general, Jose Martel has
issued a proclamation addressed 10 the
people Of Cuba, demanding "-uba for the
Cubans' The proclamation ends by
urging all Cubans to resist the landing Of
American troops by force. 1t is highly
inAammatory document but finds few to
justify II.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27

The four Maine batteries of heavy ar
dllery are under marching orders for
the south and it is supposed for service
IN Cuba, but it is not just certain how
,oon they will leave Augusta. Probably
vithin week or ten days.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27

An extensive blizzard prevailed in the
West, Tuesday, with two to four inches
of snow In Galesburg, ILL.,, Kansas City,
Mo-, Dubuque, Iowa, Lacrosse, Wiscon-
sin, and other places, with much damage
reported in Chicago and other Michigan
lake ports.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27
New Books.
The following books have just been

The following books have just been
received at the public library:
History of Am Literature During the Colo
NAL Times, . vols, l607-l676, tyler
Life and Death of John of Barneyveld,
vols, Motley
The Social Teachings of Jesus, Mathews
The Education of Man, Froebel
The Children OF the Future, Smith
The Nations Navy, our Ships and their
Achievements, Morris
Chinese CHARACTERISTICS, Smith
The People for whom Shakespeare Writes.
Warner
The History Of Pedagogy, Comparye
The Story af Germ Life, Conn
Arachne, Fiction, Ebers
Rupert OF Hentzan, Fiction, Hope
Scenic Gems of Maine, Geo. W. Morris, publisher
Presented by DR.. s. F. Conant.
The Protestant Faith, or Salvation by Belial,
with compliments OF the author,
Dwight Hinckley Olmstead
CLARA A. MORRISON.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27

"What is your name, Mr.. Tbrogson?"
my name is Adam. Miss Well
along"
'And my first name is Eve! Dear
met What a--what remarkable coin
cidence. Chicago Tribune
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27

"Irate parent-"Tell that young Soft.
leigh that he must cease his visits here.
forbid him the house."
Daughter-"But, papa, he doesn't
want the house; it's me that he's after"
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27

Senator Hale, not having in mind the
Provision of the Maine game laws relat-
ing to the shipment of game out of the
state started box containing eight
cartridges from Ellsworth bearing the
direction: "To Mrs. Zach Chandler,
Warrington, d. c., from Eugene Hale,
Ellsworth, Me-" Wardens Nichols and
Neal, who are stationed at Bangor,
seized the box and q warrant was is
sued and suit brought against Senator
dale. He was in Boston and immedi-
s'sly authorized Bangor lawyer to
Ssttle the case for him which was done
md the eight cartridges cost the sena-
or $4,000. He wrote to the game
sardens that he did not blame them
~f doing their duty of course, but he
vas ignorant of the law. The law may
~a good one, but it occurs to us it was
rot made to meet cases of this kind.
Inc law ought to allow any person to
20 such an innocent act as send by ex-
press brace of cartridges to friend in
mother city.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27

Mrs. Naglegh-"I suppose you are
satisfied now that you made a mistake
when you married me-" Mr.. Nagleigh
TT made the mistake all right but I'm
not satisfied"
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27
.srrRnp As SECOND GLASS NAIL NATTER.

The First Maine regiment Is being
mustered out by companies at the home
ety of each company. 1t will take some
A DAYS to do the work.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27

A girl never acquires a reputation as
vocalist until she begins to render her
songs.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27

Both the British and French navies
are being put on war basis. Six
British destroyers are ordered to be
ready for sea on "a hours notice, sub.
sdized steamers are to be held for turn.
INK over to the government and the
British North American squadron is
ordered to mobilize at Halifax and en-.
gage In sea practice off that port.
France Is not making such marked pre-.
paration for possible conflict and has
not the navy to cope with Great Britain.
Some Of the Paris papers are outspoken
Tor peace and say French troops never
ought to have been sent to Fashoda.
Appearances indicate that conflict will
@ averted by the withdrawal of France
from the disputed territory.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27
The Somerset Reporter,
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

n SMITH. q. Il. McNzRLIH.
10. SMITH & CO., PUBLISHERS,
~ WATER STREET, SKOWHEGAN, ME-.
aupsuaIPrIoN RArEs;-One year e1.5o; six
.onths, rs cts, three months, 81 cts, when
I'm in advknce.
Al rs Will be charged II not paid until the
"a Of year.
ApypRrrsMKNTs;-Busin and legal adver-
an snts inserted ct reasonable rates, adjusted
4 me space used, and the position given.
sdoesquoted ON application.
! cards Of Thanks and Resolutions Of Respect
,,serted ut cents per line.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27
~ HUB MARKETS.
Butter Prices Lower Than
Those Ruling Elsewhere.

Difficulty In Finding az Explanation For
the Discrepancy storage stock
the Nta"dby-Egg Receipts Mixed with
Held Stock-Other OmrrIngs
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-27

Mr.. c. NJ. Bailey of Winthrop, with
hi, usual generosity. has presented
the new Friend church in that town
With beautiful st4ined glass windows,
manufac u ed by Redding, Baird & Co.,
Boston, Mass.
Evening journal., 1898-02-26
SUCCESSFUL TIA PARTY
GIVEN BY HARRINGTON YOUNG
PEOPLE-OTHER NEWS OF THE
TOWN

GIVEN BY HARRINGTON YOUNG
PEOPLE-OTHER NEWS OF THE
TOWN.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal
Harrington, Feb. 26.-The Martha
Washington tea party held in the
Opera House of this place on WSdnes-
day evening by the EpwOrth League,
Of Harrington M. r. Church proved
to be a very enjoyable occasion, there
being about 300 in attendance Edward
West impersOnated George Washing
ton, and Miss Nellie Hanson, Martha
Washington. assisted by a number of
persons dressed in colonial style. After
the reception there came a musical and
litrary entertainmnt, given by a quar-
tet of wilmington. Professor n. f.
Hadley presided at the piano and di-
rected the entertainment. Miss Mary
K. Thie,man and ]. V. Harbert render
ed some exceptionally fine vocal selec-
tiOns, and Miss Mahala Wells, of Will
mlrgtCn, racited to the edificatiOn and
d light of the audience. red N. Beas-
ton did his full share by way Of enter
tianing with the mandolin. Alter TINS
rlrt of the program was rendered, The
wCmen of the league furnished the
EUESlN .MliM ItllNEnnit4AAns MAAANfiA A0-
sisted of chicken sailed, cOi,ee and bis
elits, this closing a delightful evening,
AID one that will We remembered with
LlCasure by tLCse who participated IN
it. The receipts will go to the payment
of a debt outstanding against the
church. Much credit must be given to
Rev. and Mrs. Thomas e. Terry for the
! success Of the affair. who secured the
artists and entertained them during
their stay in Harrington.
z. L. Hardesty, Of FELTON,, was in
| town yesterday.
Mrs. w. T. Williamson, of the Har-
| rington House, is visiting her sister
! Mrs. Jacobs, of Frederica.
The personal property of Mrs Sarah
| ]. Williams. deceased, win be sold al
{ pubic sale, Saturday, March 5.
Master Roy Jacobs, Of Frederica, he.
returned home, after spending a weel
with his aunt, Mrs. W. T. Williamson
of this place.
James Prettyman, Of Milford, was II
town yesterday on a business trip.
Garrett s. Harrington, of the firm O
Franklin, Harrington & Co., left yester
day for Baltimore by the new Queer
Anne railroad.
The young people of Pennington Wli
hold an entertainment in their Towl
4, Hail, at Pennington, on Friday nign'
March 4.
Evening journal., 1898-02-26
STORY OF. a YALE MAI
A Supposed "Beat'' Was the oil
OF Great Wealth.

A Supposed "Beat" Was the oil
OF Great Wenlth.
Recently a Yale "beat" was SC
Jail, after swindling his classma
wholesale fashion. He took the
country for his field of work and V
a prosperous classmate in San
cisco, from whom he extracted SD
though well to do. the California;
not like to waste $50, and resolved
stern the next time a Yale man G
His next visitor was n classmate|
was known as the dig in collei
years before. He seemed Just as
as he used to appear in the class
and the Californian scented anoth|
peal for money. So he fortified
self, and when asked how the \
had used him, related q doleful std
bad luck, debt and poverty. He
have drawn the picture pretty st
for his visitor was deeply moved.
denly the seedy classmate turned
said; Now, don't feel hurt at my
but l wish you would take $1O,OOOl
me to use until you strike better
l really don't know what to do wit
money, or how to invest all have
shall be delighted to let you hav
There was an awkward pause, an
burst and brief explanation.
both adjourned TO the club to t;
over, and the Californian learned
his old classmate had "struclo it
with n prosperous corporation am
really ready to give away money.
Evening journal., 1898-02-26
SUCCESSFUL RID MEMS FAIR.
PRIZES TO BE AWARDED To-
NIGHT-COMING WEDDING AN
NOUNCED-OTHER NOTES.

ANAf~A-h' ~ 80 n W 4AANAtA4D ~
NIGHT COMING WEDDING AN
NOUNCED-OTHER NOTES.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
Newark, Feb. 26.--The fair now go
ing on in Caskey Hall, under the au-
spices Of /. o. II. NJ, will no doubt be
% success, as it was crowded on open
ing night. The hall is decorated with
flags and bunting and the stands Of
which The women have charge are
beautifully adorned. There will be a
prize of a bicycle awarded to the
young woman who collects the most
money. The participants for the wheel
are Miss Bertha Grubb, Miss Grace
Smith and Miss Laura Messemer. For
tho little girls wheel Miss Elsie
Campbell and Miss Mabel Heedman.
Rings and other articles are to be
CHANGED off. Prizes will be awarded
tonight.
Cards are out announcing the we'd
ding Of George Miller, a well-knOwn
reeident Of this town, to Miss Marga-
ret Shanks, the daughter Of Rev. Dick
enson Shanks, ID. d.
Clarence Manual, while participating
In a stone fight with another lad, acct
IDENTIFY threw stone through II. B.
Wright & Co.'S front window. The
cost Of replacing it will be about $50.
Miss David, OF Philadelphia, is
spending a few days with Mr.. and Mrs
Benjamin Campbell, on Main street.
Miss Mamie Carl, of Elkton, is Wis
iting her cousin, Miss Annie Kelley
ON Cleveland avenue.
Mrs. John l.. Frick is visiting rela
tlyes in Peryville, Md.
Willard Bradley has returned aftel
a visit to his parents, in Wyoming.
Miss Emma Manual, of Wilmington
Is visiting her parents, on Nortl
Chapel street.
ROdger Brown was in New York OF
business on Tuesday and Wednesday,.
We will nave an entire new line O
Spring wall papers Monday next, anG
/ will guarantee prices and quality neve,
i cheaper or better.
| CLIFFORD GREENMAN,
S. w. Cor. Seventh and King SITS.
| Telephone, 752
Consult your friends about Cleland'
| bargains.