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The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-01
Practical, but Cold BIooded.

have friend here in town, young
business woman, whose common sense
is enough to make ones blood run cold
at times. went to see her new fiat
few days ago. and / was delight
ed with a cushioned divan in one
corner Of her sitting room. 1t was, as
many divans that belong to young bust
ness women are, box with q hinged
lid, but as it had handles on 1t and was
bound with iron bands and was alto
gether SO much stronger and more de-
sirahle than divan boxes usually are. /
asked her where she bought it
81 didn't buy it, =" said she. "It was
given to me. You know the woman
where boarded last year came into q
lot of money through the death Of her
grandfather. The old gentleman died in
Florida, and the remains were sent here.
They were in a mahogany coffin, and
the coein-well''-and she kicked the
divan with her heels-"the coffin was
in this. didn't see any reason for let
ting the box go to waste, and it makes
q lovely couch. Don't you think so?''
And of course it does, but then-after
all, it's we'll to be practical like that ---
Washington Post.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-01
A Reduction Of rs per cent
Fiber Ware 3!

We have just got in lot of this ware including a
large lot of Tubs and Keeers. Fiber Ware is eco
nomical than any Tub Keller that put up with hoop
One of these Tubs Keelers will last ifeme if you buy
a hoop Tub Keller is liable to drop down in year.
Call in and Fiber Ware; show you nice
new stock and all at a low price.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-01
p, II. BARTLETT.

Baby ribbon ! CT. I'd. at Ordway's.
New felt walking hats at Susie
Priests.
Prof. D. Wilder Colby arrived in town
yesterday.
P. S. Longley of Scion, was in town
this morning.
j. Fields Murray the Waterville cater.
er, was in town this morning.
Deputy Sheriff Mutt Of Fairfield, was
in town yesterday on business.
Miss Frances Lord, who has been
passing several weeks with her sisters,
Miss Jeanette Lord and Mrs. E. P. Coffin
returned to Boston this morning.
Fred Locke Of Co. X, First Maine
Regiment, arrived in town Saturday
last. He came to Augusta on the hos
pital train, Friday last and has fur
Tough Of 80 days. He was on the sick
list for six weeks and has lost much
flesh and is very weak. He reports
the suffering Of the men who were sick
and the condition of the camp at Chick.
amauga, to be even worse than repres-
ented by the papers. The heat he says
was fearful.
Charles NJ. Green of Boston, has pu'-
chased the furnishings and leased Hotel
Heselton for term of years, taking
possession this morniog. Mr.. Green is n
hotel man Of long experience, having
been manager of the Revere House,
for the past ten years. He is well and
favorably known 10 this town where he
has been in the habit of passing poe-
ton of the summer for the past eighteen
years. He will retain the service of
VIM. II. and Albert Heselton, who have
so ably managed this house since last
February.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-01
Wooden Ware is Cheaper.

We have lot of Excursion and Picnic Baskets
large and medium size Clothes Baskets, large and medium
size Oval Willow Baskets, large and medium size Round
Baskets, and the best bushe halbushe and peck Baskets
made "The Oxford" We have Market Baskets as low as
1oc, all new. We carry full line of Clothes Wringers and
Benches, Rolling Pins Cake Boards, etc.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-01
Little Marble Imported Now.

The importation of marble to the
United States has almost ceased. 1t is
only now and then that cargo arrives
at this port, while few years ago q
feet of sailing vessels brought many
cargoes annually from the famous Car
rara quarries in Italy to Philadelphia.
Marble buildings seem to be becoming
things of the past, and the tombstone
makers find little demand for marble
tombs, slabs or monuments. Granite
has taken the place of marble every
where, even in the cemeteries, where
marble shafts and slabs were formerly
the only proper things. Granite, unlike
marble, does not require very frequent
cleaning and looks we'll without being
touched up for years 1t also admits Of
high polish and does not show the
marks Of rust by contact with metal, as
marble does philadelphia Record.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-01
IF NOT, why NOT?

Have your eyes properly
fitted to Lenses. We guaran-
tee every pair we adjust. Call
in and examine our Frameless
Lenses, there being no frame
surrounding the tense, to OBJ
struct the vision. Below we
give a few names of the peo-
pie for whom we have adjust
ed lenses:
Mrs Cora Clark, Mrs Harry Kidder,
Georgia Davis, Mrs John Colby, Mrs
Smith Whittier, Mrs Norton, Clara
Rogers, G Haggett, B H Hilton. Mrs
Abel Thompson, Lucy Jewett, Mrs A B
Penney, John Grant, Nettie Tapley. DR.
LW Shean, Mrs DR. L w Shean, Grace
Walker, Dennis Murphy, Jennie Varney,
Margerie Dow. Mrs I'd Walker, Eta
Williams, Arthur Hobert, Cora Butler,
Mrs Cunliff, Mrs F P Ferber, Lillian E
Davis, Mrs NJ F Tracy, Mrs Powers,
Elite Holt. Mrs Peter Vigue, Mrs Albert
Jewett, Frank Swan, John Haines, Mrs
Potter, Mrs Thomas Butler, Ida Tuttle,
Belle Flanders, o K Packard, Mabel
Druery, Mrs Warren Tuttle, Mrs Chand
Ter Dow, M J Allen, Mrs Chas Davis,
Miss Angie Smith, c T w Rowell, Mrs
Hiram Corson, Mrs Albert Weston, Geo
Thompson, Mrs Geo Sampson.
We have hundreds of other
names, all of whom are per-
fectly satisfied.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-01
Letter to Geo. b. Stafford.
Skowhegan, Me

SkOwhegan, Me.
Dear Sir: Naturally, each paint claims
to be the best. How are you going to
prove which one is really the best?
This is an important question when
you are thinking about painting your
house. The answer to II Is very simple.
When you see paint which says on its
label: This paint Is composed only of
Pure White Lead,
Pure White Zinc,
Pure Linseed Oil,
Pure Turpentiue Dryer,
Pure rinting Colors-
have you not found pure paint and,
therefore. the best paint?
F. w. Devoe & Co. print the above no.
tice ON their label. They were establish
ed 10 l754, and are the Oldest and largest
paint manufacturing concern in America.
Yours truly,
F. w. DEvOE Il Co.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-01
illustrated Lecture.

Rev. J. H. Mathews of Worcester,
Mass, formerly of Madison, Me-, will
give finely illustrated lecture in the
Congregational church, Tuesday even
ing, Sept. s, at o'clock. The views
will be among the best ever seen here
and over 100 will be shown. The SUBJ
ject of the lecture will be 1.-THE Ships of
Our U. s. Navy" This is rare op.
portunity to learn and see the workings
of our great battle ships. Admission
adults, 25 cents; school children, 10
cents. 1w35
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-01
Pride.

mo, George, don't ask me. can t
go down the fire escape with all those
people looking
"You must. You'll be burned TO
death if you stay here. -
II can't help it. George wouldn t
go down that ladder for all the world.
These shoes have on are two sizes too
big for me. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-01

Doctor left you dozen pills and
told you to take one every two hours,
and yet there are IL left. You didn't
obey my orders.
Patient-Yes, did, doctor. / took
the same pill every time. There WASH t
any use in wasting q new pill as long
~ couldn't swallow the first one -
Vim.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-01
At tho School Picnic.

Lady Helper Ito small boy)-Will you
have some more bread and butter?
Small Boy-No fear when there's
like about.
Lady Helper Crying to be kind)-
Cake? Certainly! Will you have plum
or seed?
Small Boy-Plum, in course. Dye
tike me for canary?-London Punch.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-01

We offer in brown and
grey mixture, heavy all
wool. strongly made, and
good business suits, sizes
36 to AZ. Only
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-01

Have your pictures framed at Folsom
and Varney's. Att
Fifteen cords of nice stove wood only
1915, never before sold less than $500,
at Steward Bros.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-09-01

Riofbhhbs
The ladies and gentlemen who attend
ed the readings of Miss Maud Murray of
Boston, in Milburn hall, last night had
an evening of great enjoyment. Miss
Murray was ably assisted by Miss Elise
Fellows, violinist, and Mr.. George Pratt
Maxim, pianist. The program compris-
ed eleven numbers, reading and music be-
ing pleasantly divided. Miss Murray's
selections were Of great variety and
called for wide range of expression, but
she seemed equally at home in each, and
they were given with a dramatic force
which met with the hearty approval Of
her listeners. While all gave pleasure
special mention should be made Of "'rhe
Race of the Tiger Lily" and 1.-THE Plan
tatien Lullaby" in which she was beard
to great advantage. The reception ac-
corded Miss Fellows when she appeared
shows how much she Is admired and her
talent appreciated by her towns people.
1t is needless to say that her playing on
this occasion only made that admiration
stronger and that she rendered her solos
with the exquisite taste which is always
characteristic Of her playing. While
the hall was fairly well filled the
character of the entertainment was de-
serving of much larger audience.
Those present, however, were very APP
preciative. Misses Mary Goodwin,
Alice Wildes, Ethel Ward and Edith
DYER served as ushers.
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25
McComas Men Expecting stamped.

Annapolis, Md, January 22.-The
Maryland legislature in joint sessiuSs
today took another ballot for a Unitrs1
States senator which resulted as fol-
lows: McComas 46, Shaw 16, FindIay
8, Shryock 2, German 46; total IIl
Necessary to a choice 81.
The effect of this ballot was TO in
spire the most hopeful feeling in the
minds of the followers of Judge Nc
Comas Judge McComas gained two
votes over yesterday, ex-Congressman
Findlay gained one, and all these
came from the ranks OF Major Shaw
This fact. coupled with the prevailing
belief that the influence of the leaders
of the national republican party is be-
ing brought to bear to force a speedy
settlement on the contest leads to the
belief that the end is not far Off
The McCormas men claim that their
candidate will be elected Tuesday oy
next week. They claim to have seven
more votes well in hand, which will be
cast on Tuesday, If not Monday
When these votes come over, ii is be
lieved by the McComas men that the
moral effect will be sufficient 10 STAN
pede enough of the eleven" from Bal
timore city to elect McComas.
Senator Norman b. Scott, who is an
thoriZed to call a caucus whenever he
sees fit, announced today that he would
probably call it for Monday night.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25
Rev. #, Dewitt THImsr. Married

Pittsburg, Pa. January 22.-Rev. r.
dewitt Talmage, the noted divine, OF
Washington, ID. c., and Mrs. Elenorc
McCutcheon Collier, of Allegheny City.
were united in marriage today at the
McCutcheon residence. No. AZ Irwin
avenue. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. w. j. Robinson d. D., pastor
of the First United Presbyterian
church. The wedding. which came rs
great surprise to the many friends
of the couple, was, on account OF n
recent death in the family, an ex-
tremely quite affair. Mrs. Talmage i<
the daughter of the late James NJ. Me-
Cutcheon, OF the big iron firm, Lindsay
McCutchecn. She was the widow OF
Charles w. Collier. only son OF Judge
+. Fl. Collier. She Is 40 years old
while her husband celebrated his 66th
birthday several months ago. The.
present Mrs. Talmage is the reverned
gentleman's third wife, his second
having died several years ago.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25
THE SHERIFF'S REsURN
On the Writ Installing the Two New RAiB-
way Com IN missloners-Bernard's = Successor
Solicitor
Especial to The Messenger.}

Especial to The Messepger.}
Raleigh, \. c., January 22.-Tbe
governor will appoint Martin as soiSS.-
itor OF the Third district, vice Claud
Bernard, who 1t is expected will take
the oath as district attorney nexi
week
Sheriff Jones, OF Wake. today mad.
return to the clerk of the supreme
court of the latter's writ to put CaId-
we'll and Pearson in possession of tEss>
railway commission Office. The sherua
says he made diligent efforts to obtain
the key and that his counsel told hin
not to force the door but to wait unsii
morning. Meanwhile he was advised
that Caldwell and Pearson had brok-
en- in.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25
A Preacher Charged Wite Forgery

Richmond, Va, January 22.-Rev.
Leslie Cook, who has been confined in
Roanoke city jail. under an indictment
for forgery, sawed out last night and
made good his escape. The special
case in which he was indicted involved
a check purporting to have been sign
ed by T. w. Wood & Son, of this city
and which Cook had cashed during the
meeting of the Baptist association in
Roanoke, some months ago. He held
a pastorate in Roanoke for a short
time Cook is wanted in other places
on similar charges.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25
OPPOSITION To LONGSTREEr
His Confirm atfoI a. Railroad Commission
er Vigorously Opposed by Several Sena.
tors-The Vote in His Favor.


tors-The Vote in His Favor.
Washington. January 22.-The SEN
ate spent two hours in executive ses-
sion today in discussion of the nomi-
nation of General James Longstreet
to be commissioner of railroads, which
nomination had come over from yes
terday because of the objection made
then by Senator Vest, who today op-
posed the confirmation in a sharp and
vigorous speech. He was followed on
the same side of the argument by Sen
ators Daniel, Berry and Caffery. The
opposition was based upon the general
ground of General Longstreet's con-
nection with the kellogg Yarmouth
faction in politics in Louisiana in the
reconstruction days of that state.
Mr.. Caffery was especially jealous in
his opposition, saying that General
Longstreet had in those days antago-
niZed the best interest of his state and
that for this reason he was opposed
to him. He held that the generals
position at that time indicated a want
of judgment which would render him
incapable of filling so important a po-
sition as that of railroad commits
sioner.
Senator Daniel while coinciding with
these views, also expressed opposition
to General Longstreet because of his
criticism of General Lee in his book on
the war. He did not go into details,
but said that he could not in his ca
pacity as an advisor to the president
in the matter of appointments, con-
sent to such a selection as this and that
he must utter his dissent on this as
well as on other accounts.
These objections were replied to by
Senators Hoar, Chandler and Hawley,
republicans, Turner, populist and Ba-
con. democrat of Georgia. The repub-
lican senators characterized the oppo-
sition as course which looked very
much like the waving of the ''bloody
shirt" Senator Bacon said that,
while democrat and southern man,
he could not see his way clear to op-
pose General Longstreet's cOnfirma-
ton. While it was true that General
Longstreet had identified himself with
the republican party after the war,
he had been a gallant confederate Off
Ger and was on this account we'll re-
garded in the south. Senator Bacon
also expressed the opinion that it was
time that isagreementS which sue
ceded the war and the friction which
resulted therefrom should be forgot
ten.
During the discussion there was
some reference to the fitness of the
general to the office and the declara-
tion was made that he was not COM
petent to the performance Of it's duties.
Senator White brought out the fact
that the general was " years old.
The vote for confirmation was 80
to Is.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25
The Cubsn>' Capital Net Captured

New York. January 22.-Thornass Estrs-
ca rama. head Of the Cuban tuEra. irs
tn.s city, today denied that the insurge.rrx
eaPtaI at E@speranza had been captured
BY the Spaniards. He said: 1T Is trns.
that fight took place I'm the mountains
near Esperanza. but the Cubans instezz
OF being defeated. won q victory, utterly
routing the Spanish"
The other Cubans at the iun+a de-iar-
ed that the official report Of tn. Slan-
ish victory was simply a scanen@ 10 bCs-
ster up the European price oi Spanish
coy74sos.
Washington. January 22-Last evening
Consul General Lee cabled the state sfss-
IsartMent that tranquility prevailed Kn
Havana. but he made no mention of the
important engagernenc reported to have
taken place in the Cubftas moursairs re-
sultfng liz the capture Of the lnsurgenf.s =.
capital.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25
A FAMILY SCANDAL
In German Royalty-Grand Duke Louis
Lays Violent Hands on His wife-More
Prussian State Loans Needed-Iucreased
German Missionary Troubles in China

copyrighted by the Associated Press.)
Berlin, January 22-The court fes-
tivities of the week Gncluding two
which are usually the most imposing
of the year, viz: the order and decora-
tion fete, and the investiture of the
new knights of the Black Eagle) were
far from gay, owing to the absence of
the empress and other princesseS and
the prevalence of influenza in court
circles. The emperor himself is far
from well. The number of decorations
conferred was larger than ever before,
totaling 1909.
There is much comment in Berlin
court circles at the news from Darn
stadt of the increasing matrimonial
differences of the Grand Duke and
Grand Duchess Louis. A fortnight
ago there was terrible scene between
them and insulting epithets were used
on both sides, the trouble eliminating,
it is asserted, in the grand duke laying
violent hands upon his wife and eject
ing her from the room. The duke Of
SaxeCoburg and Gotha has been re-
peatedly appealed to by his daughter,
and letters of bitter complaint have
been sent to Queen Victoria; but both
the duke and her majesty profess their
inability to cure the trouble. The
czarina, who was also approached on
the subject is said to side with her
brother, Duke Louis. The Guarrcis
are said to be largely due to the ma
tional prejudices of the Germans and
English and vice versa
The announcement of the minister
of finance, Dr. Miguel, in the diet on
Wednesday, that, notwithstanding the
increased tax receipts and the surplus,
new Prussian state loans ara neces-
sary has created a sensation.
From the information which has
reached the foreign Office, 1t appears
that the German missionary troubles
in China are becoming widespread and
are leading to new complications be-
tween the two governments. The
Protestants as we'll as the Catholics
have been attacked.
The colonial society has perfected
an organization for sending young
German women to Damaraland, with
the view of marriage. The first batch
sails from Hamburg in February.
Official statistics just published show
that Prussia flourished in 1896-37. The
number of incomes over 900 marks has
risen to 2,763 .995, an increase of Ill.,
4S0 over 1856. Only seven Berlin
ers have incomes over 1000, 900
marks. The largest is 5000, 600.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25
ST. Johns Resignation Denied d

Norfolk, Va, January 22-Vice
President ST. Johns private secretary
denies positively the report that Nr.
st. John will resign his position with
the Seaboard Air Line to accept the
management Of the Union Pacific.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25

Washington. January 22-The reports
that have been coming TO the war de-
partment indicating that there IS no
scarcity OF food i'm the Kiondike have
now taken another turn and reports
from General Merriam at Vancouver. go
TO snow that there is already great scar
city there with prospects of worse to
come. :.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25
To Amend Constitution of Virginia

Richmond, Va, January 22.-ln the
senate today Mr.. Withers offered bill
providing that at the general election
to be held IN Virginia for the election
of representatives of congress, there
shall be submitted to the voters the
question: shall there be a conven-
tion to revise the constitution ard
amend the same?" The bill was re-
ferred.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25

Key West, Fla, January 22.-Tt is
learned from passengers by the steam
er Olivette- which arrived from Havana
tonight. that General Calixto Garcia
recently entered the town of GuiEes
and now occupies that place
It is learned from the same source
that another outbreak in Havana is
imminent, which tif il occurs), will
probably be directed against Ameri-
cans. General Blanco, it is said. has
concentrated his forces in Havana 10
be ready to Immediately put down any
such demonstration.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25
Attorney General Walser Explains
Especial to The Messenger

Raleigh, n. c., January 22.-Attor-
ney General Walser says he has not
advised the railroad commission to
compromise the telegraph rate case,
but has advised against the withdraw
al of the case and against any compro-
mise.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25

Washington. January 22.-Senator Gull
lom today introduced a new bill for the
amendment of the interstate commerce
law. The bill IS intended TO cover the
defects of the present law as indicated
by the courts. II gives the Interstate
commerce commission authority to pro-
hitdt any railroad company or other COM
mon carrier from charging more for a
long than a short han. over the same
line.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25

AFTER serious illness, like typhoid
fever, pneumonia, or the grip Hoods
Sarsaparilla has wonderful strength
giving power.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25
All Have Disappeared

Il suffered with rheumatism in my
back and shoulders. My head ached
and / was very weak. I concluded to
take Hoods sarsaparilla. In a shprs
time / felt better. / have now taken
seven bottles and the headache. rheu-
matism and that tired feeling have atg
disa ppeared." MRS. IDA c. GRIM
Wadesvile, Va.
Hoods Pills are the best family ca
thartic and liver mic. Gentle, re-
liable, sure.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25

To Show there was an agreement to Vote
on Motion to Recommit the u plOmati
Billie Says there was A Misunder-
standing or a Misstate ement-Inquiry as
to Execution of Colonel Ruiz The
Cuban Question Still Under Debate-The
Teller Resolution.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-25
PECULIAR FORGETFULNESS
OF JUDGE ROBINSON AS TO THE
FREE PASS CRIME

He Rene bers to Charge Grand Juries on
This Matter Only I'm Counties Travcrsed
by the Southern-To Test the Hotel Ta
Law-Durhamifes Stirred Up Over the
Raffing Indictments-It Looks Like Baa-
cock Must Go-Programme Of Railway
Com mission This Week