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The western recorder., 1898-05-19

Col. Hale said there was more
sacrifice on the part Of the soldiers
themselves, who march through
mud and rain without even the
hope of reward, facing an obscure
death for their country. than the
ofiicers-the highor the officer the
less the sacrifice.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

(. In commenting upon the Carde
mas affair the Chicago Tribune says
ut was terrible moment, with
the shattered torpedo boat rolling
helplessly under the calling fire,
with scarcely enough men left on
it to make fast the tow line, and
with .he breaking of the rope in
the midst of the furious fire. The
fact that the Hudson stood calmly
by and towed it out of the hnrbor
in dignified retreat is a new proof
of the nerve of the Yankee boys in
supreme danger. The sacrifice OF
life was sad and apparently need
less. but the Cardenas skirmish has
left nothing but new honor upon
our flag"
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

WHEN the English feet captured
Manila in 1862 there was vessel
among them by the name of Amer
lea. This wns before the declara-
tion of Independence. No wonder
they have bad dreams now.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

The street car people at Colora-
20 Springs complain that since the
district attorney closed up the gam
bling houses at Colorado City their
Eraffic has fallen off one half; this
ls probably true but there seems
70 be no complaint from the wives
md children Of the'green cloth.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

Spain's national air is reported
to be MY Lntest Sun is Sinking
Fast. my Race is nearly run. This
is very appropriate when sung in
a doleful nnsal tone with the eyes
turned skywnrd and detected
droop at the corncrs of the mouth,
and genuine licked expression
all over Walsonburg World.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

The souvenir hardtack with ire
member the Maine" on it is splen-
did. by the use of a blacksmith's
patent rotary drill a small hole can
be made in corner of each crack
er in less than an hours time and
the cracker converted into watch
charm.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19
Editorial Afterthoughts,
[From G'obe-Dsmoeras.l J

The Spanish feet is mainly CON-
posed of ships thnt pass in the
night.
1t is understood that Gen. Wey-
Ter looks upon Admiral Dewey as
a butcher.
Since the Philippines commenc-
ed coming our way everybody
seems to want them.
Admiral Montijo is the only
Spaniard who has expressed any
admiration for Admirsl Dewey.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

The Columbia can travel around
Pc world without ever stopping
Fr engine or running out of coal.
o other boat can come anywhere
ear making 25,0OO miles without
stop.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

WHEN the American medical
association meets in Denver next
month the doctors and their fami-
lies will be given a free excursion
around the famous Georgetown
Loop on the Gulf Railroad.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19
*exe*0No*e*e**e~eNoNe*eA
Correspondence.

TO inssre p~siieafion eorrcspo~derfs ssouid
si.- TO hare their eo~~r.ieafio~. reach fAfs
e6scs By Tsesday NOON.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

UNCLE Sam is paying very little
|ttention to whnt Germany or any
pody else thinks about the proper
Fay to dispose Of the Philippine
Stands. Ho is engaged in cutting
pait now and will do as he pleases
nth whnt he catches, inter he is
|hrough fishing.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19
4 Ig.4. Aevls..1as...

Ths two hold-sp srfists looks1 6pun
st the covering saloonksspsr. zaan
they hussisd hin arfoss ~ ruom -
showed him Into his ov1 rslrisscn1sv.
One Of them bsnt dovB - hoaFnu1V
Whispered: -say. here's ntt16 uD-eG-
data advice for you. ~ hie1A~ ~
paused % be swung The heavy ~.
ITS to wait and hesp cooli" Tbsn tno
door slammed. ."-c1sysland Plai1 uS1t-
sr.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

TnE Spaniards ought to be first
ass fighters. The first and most
nportnnt element of a prize fight
stands out with them prominent
Newspaper wind.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

Any person who mentions the
landing Of troops in Cuba, +" .'catch-
Ing the Oregon" or ashell:ng Sc
attic" after this week will bc fined
81 and costs. Understand!
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

The Dewey day parade was a
hnd success. Denver does things
we'll extemporaneouslya as though
month were spent in preparation.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

TE would like to sec the Swede
b writes the Swedish philosophy
the Times. He doesn't need
b much fixing.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

IT is a question whethcr Spain
III blow up from internal or ez-
rnal causes. A board of inquiry
III not be necessary to determine
though.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

faE Sioux City Journal thinks
Pt although Dewey is republi-
b, he couldn't fight any better
water if he we're = prohibitionist.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

THE two main points Of opera
|on in the present wnr are San
|rnncisco and Key West. These
lsces 10th belonged to Spain less
ban hundred years ago.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

a SrASssH four in hand is not
krth much more than If it wcre
tho bush. In fnct Spanish fours
|nt mean moro than half they say.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

GENERAL John W. Browning
Colonel Kennedy were promi-
Il figures in the big parade at
nvcf on Dewey day.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19
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seils-wsll. old chap. lf's IN soea1c1L
an going 70 marry lelas 1czllo noxo
month and J want yee q - = ~
man- Wollu--AIt yigh& M NJ ~
can ecunt upno ue- nevar G1G151 =
friend vban rslrfoTtnno oycg1ekGr ~
Chicago NsvA
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

|HoLY smoke,' great guns
Christopher Columbus arc
|ular ordinations now.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

/ is a matter of history that af-
war there are good times; this
not apply to Spain, however
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

tHE president will hive no trou-
/ in obtaining the 100000 more
nnteers to be called for in a day
10.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19
"A AZ the Ebert Post Once and ad-
[.,itird for trsnsmission through
the malls - second
class matter.
Ars has troubles Of her own.
Il Cape Verde Spanish feet
|pt busy being feet.
|r want peace but viii not be
lied with a. very small piece.

bn best imported ship is the
| Orleans. She was formerly
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

Speaking of war songs, isn't
there an old one which mentions
the Spanish cavalier and his re-
treat?-Mascot.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19
Igl.asxs,ee. Hr

lIs-AA. daaroet; ysu mn1e nnn1cu
mo K sc4m o b. souevkns uno1n1H
In the pr>>enco q vopcr. Ihn.o ~
cr ird q nothsr. VIII ~ ~ rul,ro
WIN you- 9ne-'v v1So&okf Z. -
znselr e Il
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

b person or country is without
& redeemipg feature. Spain's
is all right.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

eArs, unlike the Maine is hav-
most of her explosions from
rnal causes.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

|HE man who has mules and
bat for sale is not worried with
! tired feeling.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19

The expressions Of Jos. Cham
berlain, secretary for the colonies,
in the British Cabinet, have caused
considerable squirming by France
and some other European powers.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19
n. oass~n -. =.

Whas = ~1ho e11a14 u111oon = =
Vo<1d7- 4 Tz11rr = - = ~ 5II1
v>nhw uacns<nm o1voS - 1~ b.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19
Seattle Shelled
BY Soapy Smith,
Several Soldiers anu citi-
zens Hurt.
FINALLY aEPuLsED BY OFF,
GERS

See page 50. Shuttle 'em.
The western recorder., 1898-05-19
; WESTERN RECORDER

an cRIssINGER, business Manager,
|cHENowErH. Editor
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-24

Republican and served until March .
1881. He vas a member Of every Re
publican national convention held since
1865. In Isl he was appointed by
President Garfield, register of the
treasury AMI later was appointed re-
coIder Of deeds Of tie District of Co
lumbia. About six months ago he was
again appointed register By President
Mckinley after Fred Douglas.
Senator Proctor in his speech in the
senate said Of what he had observed in
Cuba, held in four provinces only what
their army sits on. Everything seems
to 90 on much as usual in Havana. One
sees little signs Of war. Outside Havana
all Is changed 1t is not peace, nor is it
war. 1t is desolation and distress,
misery and starvation. This is the
pacified condition Of the four western
provinces. The people were indepen-
dent and self-supporting before Weyler' 8
order. They are not beggers even now.
There are plenty of professional beggars
in every Ltown among the regular resi-
dents, but these country people, the
| reconcentradoes, have not yet learned
the art. Rarely is a hand held out TO
you for aims when going among their
huts, but the sight of this makes an ap-
peal stronger than words
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-24
Official staff.

Department Commander Southland OF
the Grand Army of the Republic has
issued general orders No. l, through the
Assistant Adjt. General James L. Mer-
rick of Waterville which after an intro
duction detailing the results of the re-
cent encampmeut in Lewiston, and
thanking the members of the depart
ment for their kindness and for the high
honor conferred upon him, he makes
| appointments as follows:
The following comrades are appointed
on the staff of the commander and will
be obeyed and respected accordingly;
Assistant adjutant general-James L.
Merrick, Post IA, Waterville.
Assistant quartermaster general
Alanson M. Warren, Post 23, Dover.
InspectOr-George G. Downing, Post
%, Dover.
Judge advocate-John r. Foster, Post
1856, Bangor.
Chief mastering officers. S. An
drews, Post 143, Biddeford.
On the military staff of the depart
ment commander:
Chief of Staff. F. Jefferds, Post 80,
Livermore Falls.
Senior aid de camp-A. S. Bangs, Post
Is, Augusta.
Junior abide camp. #. Mason, Post
143, Biddeford.
Special Aids-H. w. Trefethen, M. B.
Watson, II. o. Perry, William Ii. Green,
E. M. Robinson, James Z. Parsons, e.
fitzpatrick, c. B. Vinal H. Nj. Colby,
william II. Clayton, S. T. Snipe, N. H.
Withee, Fred Palmer, A. B. Sumner, A.
M Sawtelle.
Committee on Pensions-F. M. Drew,
Post Z; II. II. Burbank, Post SO; l. $.
Bangs, Post IA; A. d. Russell, Post 10;
Stanley Plummer, Post s.
Additional appointments will be an
nounced in future orders,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-24
DON'T GO IT BLIND.
There's No Need TO in SkOwhegan.
The Way Is Almost Hedged
with Guide Posts.

Have you ever read a news paper arti-
Gle, glowing account of some Incl mt
told in elusive words to lead you OF. I'd
found it ended up with a prop ~
medicine advertisement? Made u
mad, didn't it, and were you con, c,d
of the merit of the article2 We lhink
not because it told thr experience of
some stranger in a PARKWAY toWn;tu axe
his word for it was like going it blind"
It's very different thing when state
ment is prescribed from "A citizen, from
people we know and that's the case here
Mrs. ii d. Langley of II Pine street,
says: Il have had kidney complaint Tor
years. having very severe pain and other
symptoms which plainly indicated that
those organs were affected. The least
exertation always aggravated the com
plant. Standing for any length of time,
working about the house more than |
should, or the contraction of cold
caused severe suffering. | used a num-
Der of medicines before | took Doan's
Kidney Pills without etfecting a perma-
nent cure and | was anxious to be cured
and willing to try anything. | got
poan's Kidney Pills at Patterns drug
store. / was more than pleased with
them They made an improvement in
my condition after a few days use.
Every dose seemed to have some effect.
| found them a splendid remedy and
very beneficial for kidney complaint"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price 50 cents. Mailed by the
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, \. Y, sole
! agents for the L. S.
Remember the name, D0AN'S, and
take no substitute.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-24
For THE REPORTER.
Selections.

"Let us cross over the river and rest
under the shade of the trees" Last
words Of 'Stonewall' Jackson.
1.-THE speculative line or demarkation
where obedience ends and resistance be-
gins is faint, obscure and not easily
defined"
"Regrets should be slight for men
fallen in any good cause; and consider
ing the pain and emptiness of all human
life, the thought has often occurred that
scarcely more than the decent sem
blances OF grief, or the tributes of a
tender and submissive melancholy are
due to those who die in the peace of God
or in the path OF duty. Pollard.
I'VE brag of our civilization, we boast
OF our religion, We are proud of our
achievements; but thus far this Chris
tian nation has not been able to carry
the burden imposed on ii by God s
poor-the Indians, the Negroes and the
Chinese. Ii has fallen down under its
responsibilities in the eyes of the world.
And it is n horrible truth That the uu-
christian spirit Of this christian nation is
a dangerous argument against religion in
its dealings with the poor and help
less"
"a man died, but whittier went his soul let
such relate,
Who search the secrets OF a future state;
Divines can sa, but what themselves believe
Strong proofs they have, but not demonstra-
tive;
For, were all plain, then all sides must agree,
And faith, itself be lost in certainty.
To live uprightly, then, is sure the best
To save ourselves, and not to damn the rest
would be glad to see the foregoing in
print. ). A.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-24
Girls, industrial School

According to the 23d annual report of
the Maine Industrial school for girls at
Hallowell, 36 girls have been admitted
to the school the past year. The erection
of new building was postponed on ac-
count of the necessity of constructing a
system of water works ard sewerage
which have been completed. Only one
death occurred during the year. Thirty
SIX commitments are reported, number
only once previously exceeded. There
are now 10 girls under the schools
jurisdiction, 10 of whom are in homes,
either as uomestics or as wards. The
expenses of the past year were $40 236-
20; balance in the treasury, S1,177.9l.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-24
The w. u Q. Again.

A railroad deal is said to be In the air.
1t may be largely talk but it is reported
from Augusta.
The proposition is to recognize the
Wiscasset & Quebec, the present bond
holders to give up their bonds, receiving
in return bonds of the corporation. But
the interesting part of it is far-reaching
building operations are being considered.
The plan is to widen the present Wis
casset & Quebec TO broad gauge.
Then to extend it northerly.
Two routes are being examined. One
is via Augusta to Oakland, thence using
the Somerset road to Bingham and then
building onto connection with the
Canadian Pacific. The other route is an
extension OF the Wiscasset Il Quebec to
Pittsfeld thence to Harmony by the Sc
basticook q Moosehead and completion
by building to connect with the Bangor
81 Aroostook or Canadian Pacific.
The New York capitalists mean bust
ness. They control large volume of
capital and are now looking over the
various routes. specially to ascertain the
amount of business which can be obtain
ed. The parties who are behind it are
solid New York capitalists and their at
torneys are Heath q Andrews of Angus
ia, and A. M. Spear and George w.
Hszelton of Gardiner, who are handling
the legal side for them.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-24
Indisputable Testimony.

Among the events that have occasioned
interest and comment during the past
week on the Cuban situation was the
address delivered 10 the Senate by Senator
Proctor of Vermont. 1t was straight
forward statement as he viewed affairs In
Cuba at the time of his recent visit there.
1t was evidently prepared with great
care and was entirely free from any SEN
rational features.
He spoke In high terms of the ability
and faithfulness of Consul General Lee
and U. s. consuls at other cities he visit
ed He believes Gen. Blanco is acting IN
good faith to give Cubans autonomy,
but the general opinion upon all hands
is that 1t comes too late.
All Is quiet In Havana but outside of
that city all is chan ed. SIT is not peace
nor is it war. 1t Is desolation and dis
tress, misery and starvation This is
the pacified condition of the four wes-
tern provinces.
1.-The scenes In the hospitals" he said
''were not within the limits of his vocab-
ulary to portray" He had gone to
Cuba with the belief that the picture had
been overdrawn, but the reality was far
worse than he had believed possible. In
the Los Pasos hospital in Havana he saw
400 women and children lying on the
stone floors In an indescribable state Of
emaciation and disease, many with the
scantiest covering of rags, and such rags,
and sick children as naked rs when they
me into the world, and the conditions
in other cities were even worse.
nIf our people could see small frac-
ton OF the need they would more freely
give from their liberal stock than ever
before 10 any cause. When will the
need for this help end? mot until
peace comes and the reconcentrados can
go back to their country, rebuild their
homes, reclaim their tillage plots, which
full soil and until they can be free from
danger or molestaton, in so doing. Un-
til then the American people must, in
the main, care for Them"
Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire,
who has also recently visited Cuba, con-
firms the report made by Senator Proc
tor, but uses much stronger language.
He Is reported as saying:
"You can sign my name to any picture
you may draw of utter wretchedness,
restitution and hellishness in that cOun-
try. The condition Of affairs, so far as
had opportunity to see 1t, and | was
only in Havana and MatanZas, is simply
indescribable. | had not expected to
fiud it half as bad as it is, and | do not
believe any one who simply reads the
accounts and does not see for himself
can form an adequate idea of the situa-
| tion."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-24
For the Reporter:
Regarding School Superinten-
dence.

Being aware that some of our citizens
are OF the opinion that there are men in
Skowhegan qualified to and capable of
managing our schools, and that when a
school superintendent is elected to serve
this town, who is not a resident of Show
hogan, said citizens marvel and express
dissatisfaction. Will you kindly print
the following explanation?
The object of this town in voting to
unite with Madison in the employment
of school superintendent, was doubt
less to decrease the expense of such su-
pTintendence.
As published in the REPORTER, March
II, satisfactory arrangements have been
made and Madison and Skowhegan have
united and it now appears that when
fully in operation, the cost to Skowhe-
gan of school superintendent will, under
the new arrangement, be five hundred
and fifty dollars, annually, as against
one thousand dollars paid for several
years past.
This reduction of expense is rendered
possible by new law passed in 1897,
whereby the State agrees to reimburse
to such towns as may unite in the en-
ployment of school superintendent
certain sums Of money, provided certain
requirements of the law are complied
with. The most important Of these re-
quirements reads as follows:
"Persons employed to serve as super
intendents of schools under this act
shall hold State certificates under the
act of eighteen hundred and ninety-five,
providing for the State examination of
teachers, and shall devote his entire
time to superintendent"
Thus, one can readily see, that this
town in order to secure the reimburse
ment from the State Of two hundred and
fifty dollars, annually, can only employ
such superintendent as hold State GER
tificates.
venture the assertion that if there be
in Skow hegan such men as can meet
above requirements, who desire to serve
this town as school superintendent, and
should so apply, that such application
would, at the proper time, receive due
consideration and all things being equal,
would receive preference.
Y w AIrEN
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-24
A Clever Trick,

1t certainly looks like it, but there is
really no trick about it. Anybody can
try it who has lame back and weak kid
neys, malaria or nervous troubles. We
mean he can cure himself right away by
taking Electric Bitters. This medicine
tones up the whole ystem, acts as a
stimulent to the liver and kidneys, is a
blood purifier and nerve tonic. 1t cures
constipation, headache, fainting spells,
sleeplessness and melancholy. 1t is
purely vegetable, a mild laxative, and
restores the system to its natural vigor.
Try Electric Bitters and be convinced
that they are a miracle worker. Every
bottle guaranteed. Only SOC. a bottle at
At Pattens' Drug Store, c. W. Folsom,
Proprietor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-24
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public
to know of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the
needy and the suffering. The proprie.
tors of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs and colds have
given away over ten million trial bottles
of this great medicine and have the sat
isfaction of knowing it has absolutely
cured thousands of hopeless cases.
Asthama, bronchitis, hoarseness and all
diseases of the throat, chest and lungs
are surely cured by it. [ all on
Patterns Drug store, G. w. Folsom,
Proprietor.
and get trial bottle free. Regular
size SOC. and 81. Every bottle guaran.
teed or price refunded.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-24
Does Not This Attract You?

Those who are sick, suffering or out of
health, are always anxiously seeking a
chance to get well. To such this is well
come news. You can consult free, by
letter, DR.. Greene, "a Temple Place,
Boston, Mass, the most famous and sue
cessful physician in the cure of disease,
whose wonderful cures have made his
fame world wide. Write TO him about
your case. He will send his opinion,
advice, and fully explain your disease
free. Write TO him now-do not delay.
Follow his advice and be cured.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-24

How did the passengers behave after it WAS
discove red that the vessel was on FREE"
admirably! They got the panic stricken
crew into the boats, aud then subdued the
flames"
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup seems espeei-
ally adapted to the needs of the children. Pleas
ant to take; soothing in its influence. u Is the
remedy of all remedies for every form of throat
and lung disease.
Confessional can say for myself that
never have been mean enough to get another
woman's cook away from her" Neither have
|; but must confess that once or twice | have
tried to work our cook off some of my
neighbors. Boston Traveller
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-24
The opinion adyanced hy school au.

The opinion advanced by school au.
thorities that the Maine law providing
for the conveyance of children living al
distance, to and from nearest school,
is not strictly enforcible when such con-
veyance is refused by the local superin-
tendent, has been refuted by the supreme
court in Washington county case In
which writ of msndamus, issued by
the direction Of Judge Haskell, has been
served upon the school superintendent
of the town of Northfield, ordering him
to furnish conveyance for the children
named In the petition.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-03-24

We, the undersigned, agree to refund
the money on fifty-cent bottle of
Greene's Syrup of Tar II it fails to cure
your cough or cold. We also guarantee
"A twenty five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay. 6 mo 40
ii. w. CUSHING, BIxBY 81 BUCK.
w. II. FULLER, G. w. FOLSOM.