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The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-28
For THE REPORTER.
COburn Park.

Mr.. EDITOR: IL Ia generally known
10 Skowhegan. suppose. that the late
Gov. Coburn. In his last will, made the
following bequest:
Goth, give and devise to the town Of skow.
hogan all that part OF the Russell lot which lies
southerly OF Water Street In said skowhegan
for public park to have and to hold the same
to said town forever for that purpose"
Mr.. Coburn died Jany. /. lssj. The
viii was duly approved and subsequent
ly the town voted to accept the btquest
and thereby agreed to accept and mold
the same as public park. SO far from
doing that. the town has used it for
agricultural purposes. a place to cut
sods and a dumping ground for street
scrapings and most any kind OF rubbish.
making 1t an unsightly spot Instead Of a
pleasant place OF resort as intended BIZ
the donor. In view Of this cond ion OF
things. and IN view also of the fact that
the town Wa liable. In consequence OF
neglect to improve the land aud use ii
for park. the purpose for which ii was
given, 10 loose all title 10 the land given.
the Village improvement Society, an
organization composed of enterprising
ladies OF the place, have taken the mat
ter IN hand and have raised by subscrip-
ton over one hundred dollars. which. to-
gether with quite little sum that comes
from another source. they propose 10
expend In making beginning to i'm.
prove Coburn park.
Ii is not supposed that any one in
town will object to any improvement OF
the kind, but they are advised that the
proper way is to have vote OF the town
authorizing them to 20 on and make the
improvements, and that is the onls
reason why the vote Of the town ia de.
sired. A CITIZEN.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-28

Miss Cecil Charles, the author and
writer, II Spanish American, was one Of
the first women to offer their services to
the Red Cross society in Cuban work.
She spent year or more in Cuba, is
proficient in the language and considers
herself absolutely fever proof, having
lived much of her life in South Amer
lea and gone through numerous yellow
fever sieges there. Miss Charles has
been an ardent worker for the cause of
free Cuba for seven years past, or since
the forming of the Cuban revolutionary
party by Jose Marti. whose favorite pu-
pill she was She has pleaded unceasing-
ly with tongue and pen i'll favor of Gu
ban independence. Now she says: THE
fight is nearly over The construction
of the new republic is our work-a
work that may be participated i'll by a
woman, | trust, without shame or
blame to her :" Miss Charles says she is
ready to go into the most infectious and
dangerous localities on the island if
necessary. She is described as young
woman of delicate build, with mild
face and large, luminous eyes.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-28
Special Town Meeting.

A special town meeting will be held in
Coburn hall, saturday. the Both instant,
at o'clock p. M, to act upon the fol-
lowing articles:
TO STE if the town will vote to raise a
sum of money for the purpose of heating
the house at the farm, either by steam,
hot water or hot air
TO see If the town will authorize the
Skowhegan Village Improvement Society
to expend any money in their hands or
possession in the improvement of COburn
Park, so called, and pass any votes in
relation thereto.
To see If the town will vote to appro-
pirate an agent 10 secure transfer OF
school property of the rural school dis.
tricts in the town of Skowhegan to said
town and pass all votes necessary re-
specting the same.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-28
NOTICE Of FINAL DIVIDEND.

SOMERSET s.. CprRT OF INsoLNESCY
In the case OF Play1e Bros. of Madison
lnsolvent Debtors.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Assignee
- OF said estate has filed in said Court. an &C
count OF his receipts and expenditures IL
settling the estate OF the firm of Play1e Bros,
Probate Court room in SkowheRau. in said
County of Somerset. on Tuesday the 9TH day Of
August, A, d. lsSs, at ! O'Clock in the after
moor 81 and that a final dividend to the credi-
tors OF the firm of Playze Bros. VIII then be
declared, Al which time and place all persons
interested may attend and be heard.
ATTEST; NATHAN FOWLER. Register "
said Court for said County oiSomerset
2wg-
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-28

1t is now asked why the United States
district court cannot sit at Augusta.
There are rooms in the public building
specially designed for the court and
with the increase in the business of the
court in this county incurred through
the bankruptcy law a session of the
court there would be appreciated by the
attorneys and Others says the Kennebec
Journal
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-28
TRY ALIENS EooT.EAsE,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. At
this season your feet swollen and hot, and get
tired easily. II you have smarting feet or tight
shoes, try Aliens Foot Ease. 1t cools the feet
and makes walking easy. Cures and prevents
swollen and sweating feet, blisters aud callous
spots. Relieves corps and bunions Of all pain
and gives rest and comfort. Try 1t to- day. Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores for Csc. Trial
package FREE. Address, Allen s. Olmstead,
LIE Roy, N. Y
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-28

Railroad commissioners Chadbourne,
Peaks and Danforth held a hearing at
Lewiston Saturday afternoon to deter
mine the cause of the wreck at Leeds
Friday by which Conductor Tucker lost
his life. The verdict rendered as the
result of the investigation was that the
accident was caused by the train break
ing apart.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-28
For Sale.
TRY GRkIH.O! TRY GRAIN.O !

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you pack
age OF GRAIN-o, the NEW food drink that
takes the place OF coffee. The children may
drink ii without injury as well as the adult
All who try it,, like it. GRAIN-O has that rich
seal brown OF Mocha or Java, but il is made
from pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives it without distress. I the
price OF coffee. 25e. and 25 cts. per package.
Sold by all grocers.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-28
PERIODS OF PAIN.

Menstruation, the balance wheel of
woman's life, is also the bane OF exist
ence to many because 1t means time of
great suffering.
While no woman is entirely free from
periodical pain, it does not seem to have
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-28

OF the 1915 enlisted men in Dewey's
squadron all but AZ were American citi-
zens. This settles for all time the
question as to who were "the men be-
hind the guns"
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-28
To Cure A Cold In One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
Druggists refund the money il it fails to
Cure. Csc 6mS6
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-28
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease powder for the feet. It
cures painful, swollen, smarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out OF corns and bun
ions It's the greatest comfort discovery OF
The age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight fitting
iweating. callous and hot. tired aching feet
Try 1t to day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. By mail for 25c in stamps. Trial pack
&c FREE. Address, Allen S. Omsted, lie Roy,
Wy.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-28
A HEALTH L
BUILDER

* constructing a building
! You must Qbegin at the
foundation. 1t is so with the
al. F. Atwood's Bitters.
They make stomach and di-
gestion right, and thus furnish
good material with which to
build. You will have a good
strong body in which to dwell
if you use "L. F.
Csc. bottle. Avoid limitations.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-28

When the flying machine refuses to soar it
makes the inventor sore.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-28
: For Sale.

On Spring street a story and half house. nine
rooms, good cellar. stable, all in good repair
West acqueduct spring water, good garden
and several apple trees in fine bearing con
dition. To be sold on easy terms il desired
2gu MRS. BELLE CLAFLIN
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-28

Other forces in the vicinity of Santa
60 have surrendered under the terms of
Torafs capitulaton, enough to bring
the number of troops that will require
transportation to Spain up to $4,000,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-22

1t is nov said that the Baltimore q
Ohio receivers are working to secure
the Ohio Central and the Cleveland.
Akron & Columbus roads, along with
the Plttsburg & Western. When Sena-
tor Brice some three months ago Sc
cured control Of the P. & W By buying
In the second mortgage bonds, It vas
generally believed that he Intended to
incorporate that road in a new trunk
line 20 the seaboard. BY securing the
Cleveland. Akron & Columbus the B.
& o. would have the shortest line be-
tween Cleveland and Cincinnati. The
Ohio Central and the B. & o. would
constitute route three miles shorter
than any other between Columbus and
Chicago. Tho B. & o. would obtain an
entrance into Toledo through the Ohio
Central. besides getting an additional
entrance Into the coal fields OF both
Northern and Southern Ohio. The idea
now seems TO be that the stockholders
will be asked to ratIey the arrange
ment to bug In the three and perhaps
other roads directly after the B. s. o.
Is out OF the receivers hands. which IS
expected TO happen within the next
thirty days.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-22
MILITARY MATTERS.

The following general orders have
been issued from brigade headquarters
Of the West Virginia National Guard
by command of BrigedleT General Cur
The following officers of the Cadet
Corps OF West Virginia University have
been commissioned, with rank and date
Charles F. Mccoy, major June ..
Bismark c. Moore, captain, June 3
Roy Roger, captain. June .. 1895.
Wade c. Kilmer, first lieutenant
Elmer F. Goodwin, second lieutenant.
June 9, 1925.
All these officers have been placed on
the supernumerary list b. operation Of
law on June 3. 1895.
The following officers have been COM
missIoned in the rank and grade and
from the dates set opposite their re-
spectIve names:
Benjaraln T. Laughlin. first lieuten-
ant and ad1utant First infantry, Octo-
Der ]. 1895.
George E. Gramn. first lieutenant
and quartermaster First Infantry. oc-
tober ], 1885.
Lee r. Clough, first lieutenant and
adjutant Second infantry, October 20,
1885
Sergeant William II. FreilocS, Com
pany H. First infantry, has been con-
Inlssioned second lieutenant and quar-
termaster Third battalion First imam
try, TO date, November 10. 1875.
BY direction OF the commandeT-il-
chief. Second Lieutenant William Il.
Fredlock is restored 10 active duty and
viii report by letter to the commanding
officer Firs; infantry for assignment to
command.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-22

The New York Tribune says that a
combination OF the Vanderbilt system
east o. Chicago with the chiesgo &
Northwestern ana the Union Pacific
systems may be under consideration.
The New York Central VIII. under such
a scheme. exchange It's 3;S per cent col
lateral trust bonds for Chicago &
Northwestern preferred and common a:
200 and $50. and for Union Pacific pre-
ferred and common at 100 and 50 re.
spectively. The consolidation Of the
New York Central and Lake Shore
roads, It is understood. has shown re-
suits so satisfactory TO the interests
which brought It ABOUT that they are
planning to extend the plan TO the
Michigan Central and other lines OF the
Vanderbilt system. While the Chicago
& Northwestern is not actually a part
Of that system. the VandeTbIlts p-ac-
tically control IL. and their holdings OF
Union Pacific securities are so extern
sIve that they are influential In the d.
rectIon OF that railroad system.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-22
TAXES CHARGED.
AMusEMENTs.

Lincoln j. carter's thrilling dramatic
novelty. "The Heart Of Chicago"
which will begin an engagement of a
half week at the Grand Opera House
tonight, promises to be on the road
even longer than It's money winning
predecessors. Tao new play has scored
tremendous success, and 1t is said not
only to be cleverly constructed, but to
contain an absolutely new plot, and to
be the most perfect example Of adj
vanced stage mounting on the road. II
carries enough scenery to stock half a
dozen melodromas OF other days, and
the story OF lbs marvellous mechanical
effects would have seemed to the mana
gers OF a decade ago TO be comparable
TO an opium smokers roseate dreams.
Two OF the scenes are absolute marvels
Of the stage painter and stage machin-
list. These are the astonishing fire
scene OF which a vivid reproduction Of
the burning OF a section OF Chicago dur
ing the great IRE is shown, and the
famed approaching train. Besides
these there are half dozen excellent
scenes.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-22
THERAntRoADs.

NEW YcRK.Dee. zl.-Itisannouneed
on Wan street that the Chicago & Al
ton Railway company has been sold %
Unlon Pacific. Missouri Pacific and
Baltimore & Ohio interests The hrst
named Is said TO be IN the majority, It
ls said that the sale was made at 175 on
the stock.
E. n. Hartman. OF the executive
committee OF the Union Pacific, & au-
thority for the statement that the me-
gotiatiors for the purchase OF the Chi
cago & Alton railway are not yet COM
plete. He intimated that al the neGo-
dationg are In his hands and Il 3 like
- the matter Will be closed before long.
Any positive statement as 20 the ac-
QUESTION Of the Chicago & Alton road
by the interests named. he said, Is pre-
mature.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-22

Ever since the transfer of ". II.
Greene from the position of general
MANAGER OF the Baltimore & Ohio 10
the position Of vice president Of the
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern, Re-
ceiver Murray has looked after the o.
fee Temporarily. but now- 1t IS stated
that the hitch In the appointment Of
Frederick D. Underwood, as general
manager. has been removed. and he
viii likely take charge the first OF the
Vear. He vas the selection OF James
]. Hin. president OF the Great North
ern. who Is now taking a hard In B.
& O. affairs. but differences arose with
Receiver Murray over the appointment,
so Il has been reported. and the APP
pointnen; was hung up, Now. !; Is
stated. the differences have been set
tied and Mr.. Underwood will come
from the 500 line, where he has been
general manager, 30 take Ike posi-
ton in the eastern field.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-22
Washington ston.orer.

The Pennsylvania railroad has an
pounced that beginning next Monday
tickets VIII be sold from New York to
Chicago via Washington with ten
days stop-over privilege at the ma
tional- capital at the same rate now
charged for the direct route. This Will
be reduction OF 81 aad the cut VIII
be made in order TO meet competition.
Al Chicago and all points between that
city and Columbus tickets for New
York will be sold with the same pslvI-
lege The Pennsylvania viii also sell
tickets from New York to PittsburE
with a stOp-oVer at Washington ct a
rate Of SL50. and from philadelphia 70
P!ttsburg ~ the same route at SlI.50.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-22

A dramatlst worries more about the
title OF his play than he does abou; the
play itself. James A. Rerne, when he
first wrote Shore Acres" called II
THE Hawthorne" Not being pleased
with that title ne changed it TO Shore
Acres Subdivision" which in turn was
changed TO Uncle Nat and that in
turn 10 Shore Acres" The play was
originally produced at SfeNicher's The
atre. Chicago, May %, 1892. The pres
ent season Is the seventh for Mr..
Herne's work. and many predict that
1t viii live to see It's seventeen season
before the public will tire OF It. An en-
tire new scenic production OF this just
IL famous cOmedy-dEama Will be given
nj the Opera House Christmas matinee
and evening, Monday, December &c.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-22

Eoishon's hat factory has been one
o, the busiest Industries in Wheeling
this fall, many extra hands being en-
ployed 10 keep M with the demand FOR
this excellent grade cf home made hats
Mr.. Hodsaon Jesires 20 call the 0tteE-
ton % the puoilc 20 the quality ~ his
different grades he guarantees hts
50 20 hat 70 be the equal % any s. hat.
his s. and s. 50 hat TO nc the equal q
aug and Euperi6r to many s. % hais
The proprietor Of this establishment;
makes trip east twice a gear aaH So
cures the blocks Of all the latest styles.
and being practical workman he per-
sonally superiniends all the details ~
his factor., Salesroou al Ne. 1905 Main
street. An initial hat marx given with
each hat
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-22
"THE WHEEL or FORTUNE"

The Grand Opera House will have for
Its Christmas Offering this splendid at
traction, with many new and thrilling
features. produced with superb new
scenery and mechanical effects, COM
mencInS with Christmas matinee on
Monday. and continuing untl Wednes-
day night From beginning TO end II
IS a carnival OF fun. Probably few en-
tertaisments ever arranged for an
aInusement-lovlns public nave been so
and original effects win be an agreea-
BILE surprise 10 all who witness this
performance. In conjunction with this
company, Miss Matte Keene, one Of the
cleverest singing condolences on the
stage, VIII appear at every perform
ance in her original songs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-22
For the Drill Corps.

Po-night at Turner hall a musical and
literary entertainment will be given by
Wheeling Patriarchy No. % for the
benefit OF the young mems drin corps Of
Eureka lodge. Dance music will be
furnished by Eilmeyer. The following
concert programme will be rendered:
Plano selection. Prof. Eillmeyer
AddreSs-Our PatFiaTchie
.............-........R Rev. X. II. Bunny
Vocal SOlo-Bred 81 Old kentucky.....-
................-Mrs. Hattie Carpenter
RecitatIon-'De PARTY" .-..........-.
...,,.....-.............. OFtskA n. Be1steY
Vocal Duett-LOve's Awakening. .......
Miss Beulah Mccullough and 7. 81.
Branch.
Piano Selection. Miss Eliza GlaScO
Vocal solo-A Bunch of Wild Roses.
.....-....-......-...Ai Miss Mamie Walker
Rec!tation--The BeCgars Christmas,
...................M Master J. Other Gray
Vocal Solo-For an Eternity.
Miss Maud Smith Goode, OF East Liy-
ouartette-Drifting with the Tide -:
Miss Mamie Walker. Lulu Gardner
Annie Jennings and Beulah Mccol-
vocal Srf ssoIo-Farewell. Marguerite. -.
...............--......Wl William NJ Clemnns
Vocal Solo. ........-.............h harry Smlih
Banjo Solo ........."..--......B ernafd BerO
A model house. donated by Its builder.
Fireman Bowman. OF the Eleventh
street chemical. viii be rallied.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-22
Cicrk Robertson.s omcc.

Yesterday in Clerk Robertson's Office
the following transfers Of real estate
were recorded:
]. I.easure and wife TO August e. Fish
e.. consideration $50: transfers lot 9 Of
the BogBs farm.
Deed, made November q, 1888. by
Isaiah Warren and JCife TO A. G. Hub
bard and {. E Blue. consideration
SI,aS9: transfers piece Of ground on
Warren street, adjoining the Standard
on eompany's stable.
A power Of attorney from the Eagle
company TO George w.
Woods was recorded.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-22

The monthly report Of Il. F. Smith.
superintendent of the Pennsylvania re-
lief department. shows that for the
month Of November there we're 6ene.
fits OF S2l.3S5.i0 distributed in l.OSI
cases. about equally divided between
the northwest and she southeast sys-
tens. on the lines OF the Pennsylvania
company there was one case OF nccl-
dental death. $500: five natural deaths.
$3.50: siS accident disablementS, S5,064;
2Ts sick disabicinents, S.Sls; total. ss7
cases, Sio,s22.so. On the Pan Handle
lines there was one accidental death.
$50; four natural deaths. 5000: 2jl &C
cident d!sablements. $1992.s0: 2Ts sick
d!sablemeats, H.oOS,io; so total cases,
SO. 75e.e0.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-22
Tried tn Blow nn Coal NIine.

ST. LOUIS. Dec Plan attempt Gas
made :o-daE to blow up TIE Terra coal
mine at Leztzburg, Ill, small town
in St. Clair county. TIE attempt was
not entirely succs ssful. the derrick only
being damaged 20 the extent Of s50N
Sheriff Bsmeekal. az 81. Clair county,
Is tracking the perpetrators, who are
unknown. with bloodi:ouuds William
Il. Perry & Sons eyn the mines. which
are being run with uon-unioa men.
Sevsral months ag9 the union men
struck Tor better wages Only the
wa;Shman was about tie mine when
the explosion occurred and nobody was
injured.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-22
To Maintain Rates.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2l.-Chairman
Knapp. of the Interstate Commerce
Commission, has received a letter from
Receivers Cowen and Murray. o. the
Bnitimore & Ohio railroad, announcing
that after January I, 1879. that railroad
will maintain scrupulously the pub
lished tarfT rates itled with the commits
sion. and will appeal 20 the commits
sion FOR aid in cases coming TO their at
teatlou OF railroads failing 10 maintain
rates 10 the detrlment OF their inter-
ests This step is an important one,
,rhich ,giIl interest largely all other
railroads. What the attitude OF other
roads win be Is unknown here.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-22
. Personal NOTES.
Going and Coming OF Wheel
People and Visitors.

Going and Coming of Wheeling
People and Visitors.
n. S. Dean and wife. OF ParkersbarS,
are at the 8icLurc-
Jacob Breese, Of the Eighth ward. IS
recovering from his recent Illness.
DR.. James D. Schmid. Of New Mar
iinsvills. is spending brief visit In the
city.
Geor0e n E,orne. Of Sample & Korne.
leaves this morning on a business Trip
% East Liverpool.
sir. and Mrs. ". S. Moore. Of Park
rsburg. ard E. ]. Gcshnrni OF Charles
on, arc guests q the Windsor.
J. ]. Mcknight. 5ohn S;ealey,
Thomas Potts ana c, ". S;ewar; were
sistcrsy!iie registers at the Howell yes
tcrday.
Gratta Jacobs, OK New Ma-tinsvills;
F. p. Fet=er. OF Parkersburg, and Tom
Hubbard and II. D. Applebay. Of SIS
tesvi!lc, stopped ct the Stamm yes;e9'
tlC.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-22
ycw cors for tl,o Pan HondIc.

Advlces have Just been received by
the Pennsylvania southwest system
that 1000 new cars will be built for
the system under the car trust plan
by several OF the car building firms
OF the country. the order being divided
20 facilitate delivery. Il will not be
long until some OF the order reaches
Columbus and other points on the sgs-
TEN. and then the freight department
VIII breathe a bit easier, gobble up the
cars and cry for more. The order will
be divided into 200 gondolas ard so
aats. all to be constructed according to
the Pennsylvania standard and 20 have
the latest Improvements. including air
brakes and automatic couplers.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-22

Mems styllsh Holt
day NeckWear.
all the popular
shapes IN an ends
le1 variety OF
new de- ar
Ties a oSIy kJs
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-22

Last evening, at the home OF the
brides father. Mr.. David Montgomery,
Of caldwelrs Run. occurred the mar
rage OF Mr.. William Seamon. of the
Eighth ward, and Miss Annie Mont
gomery. The bride and groom are
mutes. and the ceremony, which was
performed by Rev. Moore. the NJ. r.
presiding elder. was expressed In the
deaf mute sign Symbol.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-22

The board OF public works for the
past few nights has been cleaning Main
and Market streets from Tenth to the
creek. and the accommodation of mud
AZ the Exchange bank building. at the
base Of Main street hill. was an OBJ
which caused a street car to jump the
track. Traffic on the city loop was de-
iayed thirty minutes thereby. The
street cleaning will likely be completed
this morning.