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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21

Once a year, on Ash Wednesday, the
Anglieans Of all the middle class eat
salt fish and this salt fish is always
cod. ohrove Tuesday is kind of Lon
don fish shop festival in which the
whole Of the decoration is salt cod
and half lemons. The cod are sailed in
the shops, being split and very lightly
but sufficiently salted, with a view tc
imparting flavor rather than to preserv.
ing the fish. They are then rolled loose.
ly and elegantly and a lemon laid upon
each, The origin of the lemon is diff.
cult to trace, Egg sauce, and not lem.
ons, is the traditional relish with
salt cod, the eggs being also "A survival
of the old Lenten list of fare. Possibly
the lemons were originally part of the
surplus stock laid IN for the previous
feast of pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. -
Cornhill Magazine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21

The capcure of Porto Rico is the job
on hand in the immediate future and al!
operations are to that end for the time
being. 1t is primarily a military under
taking but Simpsons fleet will render
all assistance possible. There is no
fleet in the harbor of San Juan or other
Porto Rican ports and therefore the
operations of the fleet are confined to
bombardment of Notifications and pro-
lection of troops in landing within the
range of the guns of the ships.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21

A reunion of the llth Maine Veteran
association will be held at Gardiner
Maine, Wednesday and Thursday,
August 10th and 18th. A business
meeting will be held at 10 o'clock a. m.
Wednesday with social sessions after.
noon and evening. Thursday there will
be an excursion to Augusta or Togus
The usual reduction will be made on
railroad fares.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21

1T is pretty name, the impress
sionable Traveller murmured But tell
me, why do they call you Manlta:
There was an arch smile on the say
age maiden face.
Evidently she said, as she signal
ed 10 her brothers. who We're concealed
in the bush with clubs. You do not
know our tayerlte food Harlem Life,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21

We ofer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for an case OF Catarrh thar cannot be
cured by taking Has Catarrh Cure
+. J. CHENEY * CO., Props.
Toledo. Q.
W.. tie undersigned. having known F. J..
Cheney fcr the last : wears ard teiieye him
perfectly honorable Il A.. business transactions,
and tnanciylly ale ;o carry out airy obligations
made BY their trm.
West K Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
Uaiding, Kinnsn < Marvin, Wholesale Drug
eists Toledo Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the Hood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Price &c per bot
tie Sold by all Druggists.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21

Santiago is reported to be an exceed
ingly unclean city. There is no system
of sewerage and drainage is all upon the
surface into the harbor and the stencil
from streets in many parts is intolerable.
1t is no wonder fevers and malaria
abound The sanitary condition of the
captured city is beyond description.
The utmost exertions are being made tc
remedy these conditions and bring
about Improvement.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21

In an article describing the women's
billiard room of the Waldorf Astoria
hotel the London Globe says: IF man
should be SO bold as to remove his coat,
an attendant instantly hands him a
lounge jacket. All present shut their
eyes and do not opcu them again until
the ringing of bell announces that the
shirt sleeves have been covered.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21
Washing In Hard Water.

1t is difficult to wash our hands clean
with hard water. because the soda Of
the soap combines with the sulphurlc
acid OF the hard water and the OIL Il
the soap with the lime and floats in
flakes on the topof the water. Sulphate
of lime consists Of sulphuric acid and
lime. 1t is difficult 70 wash in salt Wa
ter because it contains mnriatic acid,
and the soda Of soap combines with the
muriatic acid u the salt water and pro
dpces a cloudintss.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21

It's by no means a small item to pro-
vide subsistence for 40, 600 or more men
who make up the [. 5. army and the
captured Spanish army at Santiago to
say nothing of the inhabitants of that
city and surrounding territory, and the
hospital stores etc, for this great mass
Of dependent soldiers and people.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21

The managers of the Eastern Maine
State Fair send us a pamphlet showing
the extensive list of premiums offered
for their annual exposition on the bills
for August 80 to Sept. , this year at
Bangor. We cannot enumerate these
attractions but have no doubt but any
person can have one of these lists by
applying therefor to the secretary, Ezra
L. Stevens, Bangor, Me. The pamphlet
Is we'll worth perusal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21

Miss Browning dilates on most
consolatory fact. The women who inhu-
enced the destinies of nations We're none
of them actually young" Well, what
does Miss Browning call actually
young Nineteen is not old, and she
who saved France from returning mem
beers to British parliament was 10 at
her death. There is a tendency in the
male sex to like them young. Helen Of
Troy was, it is calculated, about 100,
but she was the daughter of a god.
Cleopatra is put by Miss Browning at
about 80 when Antony reCkoned the
world well lost for her. In any case
her medals make her plain woman,
with a very long nose. Mary Stuart had
turned things upside down before she
was 20, and Diane de Poitiers was 43
and Nine. Scarron 45 before they cap.
tured royal lovers. These veteran charm
ers had health and intelligence, but
Lady Hamilton was fat. as well as 40
when she fascinated Nelson. London
NpWg
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21

A Boston and Maine official says the
roads business for the quarter ending
June 30 will vary little from that of the
corresponding period last year. Pas
senger travel, ALWAYS heavy at this sea-
son, is well up to that of year ago but
freight business on the Boston and
Maine, as well "a on all the other New
England lines, is Hat
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21
Republican Caucus.

The Republican voters OF Skowhegan, are
roti6ed TO meet at Coburn hall on Wednesday
August 3, 1898, at 8 O'Clock p. m, for the pur-
nose of nominating candidate for represent
stiye to the legislature: also to elect town
committee and transact any other business
that may properly come before it.
Per order,
TOWN COMMITTEE,
c. A. MARsToN, Chairman.
skowhegan, July 20, 1928. 2w 20
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21

"EIft do happen said Uncle ,Ebeu,
dat a mans hahd puzzled whethuh teI
pay - tax ON is watchdog or spend lie
money foh sumpin ..wuf I watchn' -
Washington star
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21

Cubans are disappointed that the
captured city, Santiago, was not turned
oter TO them to govern-in other words
to loot and plumber. Gen. Garcia had a
governor picked out for the city his
forces did so little to help capture.
Captured places in Cuba are to be held
by the army aud governed for the good
of the people and not plundered.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21

Benefit combined with luxury. Sever
al parties have the privilege of sea-bath-
ing while taking the Kelley treatment in
Portland. Go now by all means. 4w29
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21

Rear Admiral George f. Belknap.
Capt. A. V. Reed and Civil Engineer G.
NJ. Parks. L. 5. n, have inspected East
port harbor as possible site for coal
ing station. All of the officers speak
very favorably of the facilities offered
for Il station.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21

A wonderful crop of hay is being
harvested in Maine this season. The
growth Of grass is heavy and the crop is
being secured in excellent condition.
The unfavorable feature of the situation
is that the price is very low. In fact
there seems to be no prospect of "A price
that will make shipment of hay to Bos'
ton and other markets profitable If
practicable. And unfortunately there
is not stock enough in the country to
consume it.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21
WEDNESDAY. JULY %

The war department gives out a state
ment regarding the enlistment of mel
under the second call. The entire Vat
uuteer army is only 1700o short If IL
max mum strength. Several states ar.
delinquent on the second call
Captain Sharp Of the Wreckers write
to Norfolk that he hopes L. saw TN
colon. thu Nizcaya and the Teresa.
1t is said in Vienna that Europe Won
Interfere with Watson's feet as Amen
ca Will Civ no grounds by punrtiiou
observance Of international law.
Dewey tells the German admiral a
Manila that he must conform To- block
ade rules and the German sends ~
apology.
Madrid dispatch states that the cap
met has voted unanimously IT, SUI l.
peace with the United States.
Administration fears there viii Le st
ricus trouble with the Cahans as TN.
are augered greatly over their xylusipl
from Santiago. An experienced Ollie
says that within two weeks Uncle san
will be lighting the insurgents
Skaters physicians examine SAL
tiago's sanitary condition and find /.
huge pest hole, ripe for an epidemic
its streets Knee deep IN fifth 1T all sort
and sewage. IN in the hospitals.
Kansas volunteers poisoned by eatin,
hash prepared in copper kettle "a
Camp Asger. but recovered.
The question has arisen between III
army and navy officials as To- the dispo
sitiun L. - made OF the halt-du2el
large spanish merchant steamers VIII
were m the harbor If Santiago ~ III
time Of the surrender Shafter claim
all. and sampson disputes II.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21

Six hundred twenty-five thousand
dollars is the price asked by steamship
company to transport $4,000 men from
Santiago, Cuba, to Spain, 1t costs
something to send the Spanish army
home after captured, The difficulties
were by no means over when Santiago
was surrendered. The situation is still
full of difficulties but they will be over
come. There are able men at the helm.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21
The Somerset Reporter,
Weekly Republican Newspaper.

Lo.shIrH' T. T. "oNAAA'A'
10. SMITH & CO., PUBLISHERS,
IA WATER STREET, sKoWHEdAN, ME.
.rpsoRIPTIoN RArRs;-One year also; six
.onths, rs cts, three months, 81 cts, when
ssu Is IS will be charged il not paid until the
md OF year.
InvKRrIsMENrs;- Business and legal adver-
..mp nts inserted at reasonable rates, adjusted
~ The space used, and the position given.
e,,ceso oted on application.
.,ds OF Thanks and Resolutions of Respect
,,.erted at cents per line.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21

,,rxRpD As SECOND GLASS MAIL NATTER,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
SAVINGS BANK FOR SOLDIERS
Run by the Government for Sums o,
Not Less Than SIS.

Run by the Government for Sums O.,
Not Less Than $5.
From the Kansas City Journal: 1t
may not generally be known that foI
many years the general government
has conducted a savings bank for the
accommodation of certain citizens. An
act of congress Of the date of May Is,
1872, provides that any soldier in the
army may deposit with any paymaster
his savings in sums not less than S.,
and it shall be the duty of the paymas'
ter to supply the soldier with deposit
book in which are entered the amounts
of his deposits When the deposits
have reached the sum of $50 the gov
eminent is required to pay the depos-
itor interest at the rate of per cent
per annum. Having once deposited
sum of money the dcpositor is not per-
mitted to draw it until the date Of Ms
discharge. The deposits are exempt
from attachment for debt, but they for
felt it to the government if the dcpos-
itor deserts from the army. The gov
eminent assumes the responsibility for
all such deposits and defaulting pay
master can work the soldiers no in
jury. Paymaster Rucker once told the
writer that about 30 per cent Of the en-
listed men in the regular army availcd
themselves of this privilege.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
THEY WILL CONFER,
General Shafter and Admiral Sampson
Instructed to Get Together.

General Shafter and Admiral Sampson
Instructed to Get Together.
WASHINGTON, July Gas a result OF
the cabinet meeting yesterday instruc-
tons We're sent by the president to
Admiral Sampson and General Shafter
to confer together concerning joint
attack upon the city. Upon the out
come of this conference depends the
line of action for the immediate future.
For the present. the land lombard
mcnt by Gen. Skaters forces has been
deferred, as the situation has been SO
completely changed by the annihila-
ton of the Spanish fleet that it is
,nanifestly the part of wisdom for this
land bonbardmcnt to await the CO.
operation and support from the adj
miral's fleet. Up to the close OF office
hours no word had come either to the
war or navy department. so far as was
disclosed. as to what determination
had been reached at the conference.
At the same time it is the clear en-
pectation of the authorities here that
the conference will result in deter
mination by the admiral to take his
fleet through the narrow neck OF the
harbOr. make his way past the shore
batteries and Notifications. and take
position before the city for a bonn
barlment
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
SINGULAR STAlrEMENs.lF's
From Mrs. Rank to Mrs. Pinlzhals.

The following letter to Mrs. Pink"
ham from Mrs. M. RANK, No. 1854
East Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia,
Pa, is remarkable statement of re.
lief from utter discouragement. G6e
says:
"Inever can find words with which
to thank you for what Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has dona
for me.
"Some years ago I had womb trouble
and doctored for q long time, not see"
ing any improvement. At times I
would feel we'll enough, and other
times was miserable. So it went On
until last October, I felt something
terrible creeping over me, I knew not
what, but kept getting worse. I can
hardly explain my feelings at that
time. I was SO depressed in spirits
that I did not wish to live, although
had everything to live for. Had hys-
terra, was very nervous; could not
sleep and was not safe to be left
alone.
"Indeed, I thought I would lose my
mind. No one knows what endured.
IL continued this way until the last
of February, when l saw in paper a
testimonial of a lady whose case was
similar to mine, and who had been
cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta.
BILE Compound. determined to try it,
and felt better after the first dose. I
continued taking it, and to-day am q
we'll woman, and can say from my
heart, THANK God for such a medi-
cine.'"
Mrs. Plnkham invites all suffering
women to write to her at Lynn, Mass,
for advice. All such letters are seen
and answered by women only.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
ONWARD TO SPAIN.
Watson Hurrying Preparations to Crus
the Spanish Coast.

Watson Hurrying preparations TO Crusn
the Spanish Coast.
WASHINGTON, July s.-Aftcr a council
of war at the white house Secretary
Long announced that he had ordered
Admiral Sampson to detach from his
command immediately the vessels to
be embraced in Commodore Watson's
eastern squadron and to direct the
commodore to proceed on his mission.
The vessels of the squadron will not
be the same rs those originally
selected. for the reason probnb that
the recent engagement with Cerven
squadron ncccssitatcd some changes.
The new eastern squadron will consist
of the battlcships Iowa and Oregon,
the protected cruiser Newark and thu
auxiliary cruisers carrying side
armor) Dixie, Yankee and Yosemite,
the golfers Avcrcnda, Cassius. Caesar,
Leonidas and Justin. and the supply
boat Delmonico. The ships are to sail
as soon as they can coal and supply.
A telegram received at the state de-
partment announced that Camara was
still lying with his squadron at Suez,
the southern entrance to the canal.
The torpedo boats Osada, ProSperlna
and Audaz have arrived ut Cadiz, their
home port. Admiral Dewey has been
notified of all these movements.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08

never knew their worth 1he tnS Sergeant.
until used them for the cure of chronic
dyspepsia. For two years l suffered and
doctored for the aggravating trouble but
could only be helped temporarily.
II think dyspepsia is one of the most
stubborn Of ailments, and there is scarcely
clerk or office man but what is more or
less victim. Some days could eat any
thing, while at other times l would be
starving. Those distressed pains would
force me to quit work.
II tried hot-water treatment thorough
ly, but it did not affect my case. have
tried many advertised remedies but they
would help only for time: a friend of
mine recommended DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People, but did not think
much Of them.
81 finally was induced to try the pills and
commenced using them. After taking few
doses found much relief. dc not rcmeul-
ber how many boxes of the pills l used, but
I used them until the old trouble stopped.
know they will cure dyspepsia Of the worst
form and l am pleased to recommend
them.'
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold by all
dealers, or will be sent postpaid on receipt
of price. so cents boz or six boxes for
~. SO, by addressing DR.. Williams Medicine
Company. Schenectady, n. /.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
Reina Mercedes Destroyed.

WASHINGTON, July 7.-Advices from
off Santiago bring news of the de-
struction of the Reina Mercedes. the
last of Cerver;'s fleet 1t is not known
whether she tried to escape from the
harbor or whether the Spanish attempt
ed to sink her near the Merrimac. just
after midnight she was seen coming
out of the narrow entrance, and the
fleet began hammering away at her.
She was soon sunk and now rests on
the base of the beach near Ell Moro.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
Ceryera Ordered to Leave HarbOr.

HEADQUARTERS GENERAL SKATER,
July s.-Admiral Cervcra has been
transferred from the Gloucester to the
battleship Iowa. In a brief interview
he stated that he was ordered to leave
the harbor, but he refused to say from
whom the orders came. The estimate
on the Spanish losses in the naval bat
tie is 200 killed and 1900 captured,
against which stands the American loss
of one killed and two wounded.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
SLICK pETE's WATCH DEAL,


Bought Them at 6e.15 Each and Sold
Them to swintllcrs for $40 Apiece.
From the Philadelphia Record: An
old-time detective the other day was
discussing with some sleuths new in
the profession the methods of up-to-
date swindlers. After deprecating the
originality of the modern crook he told
OF what he considered the sharpest
game he ever saw worked. II suppose
you fellows know" he said, that dur
ing Centennial year Philadelphia was a
hotbed of bunco-steerers and sharpers
Of every description. Well, I was de-
tailed to keep an eye on these gentry,
and In time became acquainted with
most of the big ones who We're gen.
orally exceedingly bright men. One, in
particular, who was known as Slick
Pete I took great liking to- for he
had an inexhaustible fund OF humor
and was a good-hcarted chap. Toward
the end of the Centennial exhibition,
one day I dropped into downtown
auction room, where some fake jewelry
was being sold. A lot Of watches were
offered, and I saw that they had been
made evidently for bunco-steering pur-
poses, for the works were good, and the
cases were made to look like solid gold.
They were finally Knocked down for
$2.15 piece, and saw the buyer was
Slick Pete Jewelry was out of his
line, but I knew he had some SCHEME
in view. Two months passed before l
again saw Pete. and then I asked him
what he had done with the watches.
He began to laugh, and said: oh.
skinned some swindler with them
Then followed the explanation. He had
hired room and inserted an adver-
tisement in various papers something
like this: 'Found-A solid gold watch
ElRin works. Loser pay costs. Apply,
etc. Nearly every crook in town an
swered the ad. and claimed the watch.
Pete, who made up as an old man,
seemed mark and the fly crook, in
his hurry to depart, made but cursory
examination. The COSTS $40, were in
variably handed over, and in two days
Fete had disposed of his stock"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
Hobson Now With New York.

WASHINGTON, July s.-Advices from
the American fleet off Santiago an.
nounce the arrival of Lieutenant Hob
son and his six associates on board
their respective vessels, the exchange
having taken place as arranged by
General Shafter. All were well eX
ccpt two, who are convalescing from
an attack of intermittent fever. The
exchange was made on equal terms as
to rank. Hobson says they were all
treated we'll
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
Let All Give Thanks.

WASHINGTON. July 7.-President Nc
Kinley has issued proclamation call
ing upon the American people. when
they next assemble for divine worship.
to give thanks to Almighty God for
the unprecedented success which has
attended the operations of the United
States forces, and, prayer be offered that
the nations gallant sons be spared
from the scourge OF suffering and dis
ease, while they are striving to uphold
their country's honor. and that peace
shall soon be restored.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
Cubans Refuse to Work.

WASHINGTON. July s.-Advices from
Siboney state that General Young has
placed the Cubans in his command in
a separate camp under police regula-
tions and refused to issue any more
rations to them because they refused
to assist in hospital Or commissary de-
partments, claiming they were not
laborers, but soldiers. The same dis
patch says that General Young has
gone to Key West, on advice Of doctors.
as he was suffering from fever.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
VICTORY AT MANILA.
First Expedition Arrives and Captures
LadrOne Islands.

Hone koSG. July 5.-The United
States dispatch boat Zafro, which left
Cavite. Manila harbor. on July ]. has
arrived here. She reports that the
American troops in the transports City
of Siboney, City Of Peking and Aus
tralia. conveyed by the Charleston.
arrived at Cavite on June 30. having
taken the Ladrone islands on the way
and having left men there. The Span
ish governor and other officials
captured were brought to Cavite. The
United States troops commenced to
disembarl at Cavite on July I.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
EREVITIES.

Madrid dispatch: The newspapers
here express the apprehension that the
Americans will use the coast of
Morocco as base of supplies for coal
and provisions, and they urge the
Spanish government to rapidly fortifv
Punta Careno, Algecierias and other
points. in order to prevent the Amer
leans from approaching the neighbor-
hood CT Gibraltar for coal.