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The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

The REPORTER has stated, dozen
times or more, that mileage books Issued
by the Maine Central railroad should be
good to all who hold them, and believes
that this is correct business principle,
but never once thought it was of sufli.
Gent Importance to be Incorporated in
the platform of state or county con-
venton of great political party.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07
The Trot at North Anso,

a
INC tiottIng association here hold ia
second rneeti,,, a. a.,,,..-..--., 10
Tho DO. - :, 9tay.
a,J =, ny "aa al 'h@t could be desired
4nu me attendance was good, the Som.
erSet bringing large mum bers both north
and south. Tie races. 4. IL aI,.vs ~
case here. eaye s.,.r.I 49,. :, = a5a INC
I,a -. t'1ei a. Sa'isfacnon to
''' puoiIe' with an Interest undated
throughout tie long afternoon. The
North Arson band was in a,,enda.oo
and di.es53sed ...od -. = '''''1o
was ind - = - 10 IT, 10 one
- i'1t 'iI'ihg as las been
reported. Everyone was GOOD nata,ed
and satisfied IT, s,,,.,,,.,....
-r,'.l
Commodore l.esa. 80.
.r ren. '''''''' ps'ii1 ~
Tease T Z ~ rs a g. Twaldle.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07
Obituary.

John l.. Woodbury. died at his home in
South Canaan May 81, 1898, after a short
but distressing illness. The deceased
was born in Hartland, March 8, 1921,
and consequently was II years of age,
He was sincere Christian for many
years. The funeral services were con
Quoted by Rev. G. o. Howard of
Canaan.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

Dun's Review reports of business
failures for the second quarter of 1898,
that the aggregate of defaulted liabilities
was smaller than that of any cores
pOnding quarter of the last five years.
This is notable indication of sound
business conditions. The war has some
what disturbed the business equilibrium
but it is encouraging that no greater
Generalization to manufacturing and
commerce. prevails.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

Within two months Spain has lost nc
less than 20 of her warships from attacks
by our fleets, while we have not had a
single vessel disabled and very few even
slightly damaged by the guns of her yes
sells. The three or four fighting ships
with Camara at the Suez Canal, eonsti-
tute practically all that is left of her
navy, and in a few weeks, unless Spain
sues for peace, Commodore Watson or
Admiral Dewey will dispose of them.
The beauty of it is, the loss to our ships
and men in the destruction of the two
Spanish fleets have been exceedingly
small.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

The rear drive on the Kennebec
reached the Forks bridge Monday noon.
Perhaps there has never been a time
that the logs have been driven to mar
ket with so little expense as this year.
The water has held up we'll and COM
paratively few men have been employ
ed, and yet the logs are going into the
booms in good season.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07
We have frequently remarked that

Somerset Democrats are in the habit of
putting their best men In nomination for
senators and county officers. This is
easily explained. The prospect of elect
ing any of these nominees is remote,
hence there is no contests for the honors,
and the party managers get their heads
together and pick out men whom they
think will be strong at the polls. The
nominations are made by party managers
and sanctioned in the convention by ac-
clamation. The managers do the work
with skill and give the party a beauti-
fully balanced ticket. AS matter of
course ticket really nominated by a
convention, where sharp contests come
up between opposing aspirants, may not
present all the harmonious outlines of
one thus fashioned by astute leaders, but
1t possesses elements of strength that the
machine made article cannot. The
Democratic county ticket, this year, as
usual, Is made up of good men and will
command the party strength at the polls,
but it is not made up of whit better or
stronger men than the Republican ticket.
The principles and standing of the
parties are what men will consider when
they cast their ballots in September ana
Somerset Republicans will vote for party
principles as they have heretofore,
especially where they have an exception
ally strong ticket, placed in nomination
by convention made up of delegates
from every town and plantation in the
county.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

The passage of the national bank
ruptcy law by congress will relieve the
Probate courts of Maine from quite a
portion of the business heretofore trans
acted there. 1t is somewhat doubtful
whether this will be an improvement or
otherwise,
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

Calais enjoys the distinction of being
the first city in Maine to adopt the Cur
few law The law began in this coun-
try in the West. 1t cannot go further
east in the United States.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

The Washington correspondent of the
Lewiston Journal says: Representa-
tive Freeman Knowles, populist, of
South Dakota, who was born in Har-
mony, Me-, has been renominated by
the people of that State for another
term. Mr.. Knowles stands as the fusion
candidate but there is little chance of his
reelection. He pulled through by only
a narrow majority two years ago. Mr..
Knowles was in town about year ago
and spoke in Coburn hall. He served on
the quota of this town in the 10th Maine
regiment aud renewed his acquaintance
with many when here last year and
formed many new acquaintance. He is
a genial gentleman to meet but an ultra
populist and "hard hitter in politics."
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

The French steamer, La Bourgogue,
sunk off Cape Sable, July 4, from the
effects of a collision with a British iron
ship, Cromartyrshire, and SOL lives were
lost. 1853 persons on board the steamer
were saved. The collision occurred in
the fog. The British ship WAS disabled
and was lowed into Halifax harbor, July
9TH. 1t was fearful catastrophe.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

Typhoid fever and pneumonia prevail
in the Klondike region and scurvey has
hundreds of victims. The unhealthy
season has begun there and deaths
average three per day. Moreover, gold
is not so easily obtained as last year.
Klondike region bids fair to rival Cuba,
as place of death.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

In the law court in Bangor on Friday,
the now famous case in which the Maine
Central and Wiseasset & Quebec Rail-
ways are opposed to each other, was
heard. This is the case recently before
Justice Wiswell in a referee hearing and
the Maine Central takes it to the court
on appeal from the finding of the re-
fierce.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

President Mckinley has issued pro-
clamation for the observance of Sunday
next as a day of National Thanksgiving
for the success that has attended the
operations of the army and navy of late,
of memorial to those who have fallen in
battle and prayer for preservation of the
lives of our brave men, success to our
arms and a speedy return of peace.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. ]. CHENEY & Co. Props.
Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned having known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe him
perfectly honorable in al business transactions,
and hnancyly able to carry out any obligations
made by their trm
West 4 Iruax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
Walding, kinnan < Marvin, Wholesale Drug.
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system, Price &c per bot
tie. Sold By all Druggists.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

In place of the race with lady drivers
three exhibition heats We're given in
which the fast chestnut mare, Mollie c.,
was driven by Mrs. w. 6. Woodcock of
Ripley, accompanied by running horse.
Mrs. Woodcock demonstrated her ability
as driver by making each mile close to
the horses record.
Base Ball Contest
The ball games, the first of which was
scheduled at :l5 p. M, was not called
to play until 2 40. The first game, be-
tween Pittsfield and Skowhegan, began
with Pttsfeld at the bat, Daddy
Leach acting as umpire. The battery
for Pttsfied was Bass and Cobb, and
for the home team Russell and Donald
son. For the first three innings our
boys did not tally, while PITT sfield, by
opportune hits, had two runs to their
credit. During the next two innings
the Skowhegan's by streak of batting
and errors by the visitors, scored five
runs, the score then standing TO 3 IN
favor of Skowhegan. Then came that
awful sixth, when every man with the
exception of one brought in "A score, and
the first batter making the circuit twice.
Williamson was placed in the box in the
latter part of the inning and although he
pitched good game his support was
poor. At the end of the eight inning
the game was called, so as to give more
time to the second one, Pittstield win
ming by score of 10 to :.
The second game, between Pittstield
and Oakland, was called nc ) 40 with
Oakland at the bat and Daddy" again
umpire. Cobb and Bass were the bat
terry for Pttstield and Bushey and Rod
erick for Oakland. The game taken MS
whole, was NJ UGH more interesting and
exciting than the former and lasted I'M
til 80, the Oakland team winning by a
score of to 3, and received the purse OF
$50 90.
The umpiring WAS first-claSS, and
while there is bound to be some wrang-
ling, it was the general verdict that
Daddy" was O X.
During the entire afternoon the Bel
fast band, which by the way is conceded
the best musical organization ever visit
lug us, discoursed fine music at frequent
intervals. Prof. Bonetta gave pleasing
act upon a trapeze 10 feet from the
ground, and there was also a large guam
tity of sunlight fireworks exploded.
Owing to the fact that there was high
wind prevailing, the balloon ascension
scheduled for the park at mid-afternoon,
was postponed until o'clock, at which
time Prof. Bonette made another sue.
cessful rise and drop, alighting this time
in the garden of Mr.. Bean.
Exhibit of Fire Department.
Immediately after supper for those
fortunate enough to find time to lunch,
occurred the exhibition by Skowhegan's
model fire "laddies", and it was good
one and must have proved almost awe
inspiring to any who had never witness
ed the like before. A general alarm was
sounded from the box at the post office,
and from the engine house appeared the
at a break neck speed, down
Water st. to railroad square, the scene
of the exhibition. 1t was very salts
factory and demonstrated anew the fact
that in this feature our town is behind
none of its size in New England.
From to $50 another band concert
by the admirable Belfast band occurred
from the depot platform and this closed
the most successful celebration ever con-
Quoted by our citizens.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

of printing paper alone Japan import
ed over nine million pounds last year,
while of other descriptions of paper she
imported To the value of eight hundred
thousand yen, equal to S40O, 600 in gold.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

The Senate has passed the Hawaiian
annexation bill and the President will
probably sign ii today.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

There seems to be something of a con-
troversy extant, whether Cervera's de-
feat was SIMPSONS or Schley's victory.
sampson is in command of the entire
fleet, Schley is second in rauk. Samp-
son was on his flag ship, the New York
some miles to the eastward when the
attempt was made by Cervera to escape,
and he did not arrive on the scene of
seton until the work was well along.
Schley was in command and by his skill
and courage did much to bring about the
Splendid result. Whether Sampson
would have done as we'll or better is
speculation. The commanders of the
several ships handled them with skill
and the gunners aimed their guns with
Precision. All did their work effectually
and there is glory enough in the event
10 20 all the way around among the
PARTICIPANTS, officers and men.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07
" Ar CHRONOLOGY

manly : Hfht Enot tore nole II the flag
and the third broke the flagstaff The
firing was at d range of 1860 Yards
The commission investigating the
cases Of typhoid fever at Camp a lger re-
ported that four OF the NeW York troop
ers had contracted the disease before
leaving home.
MONDAY, JULY :.
Arms and supplies to be sent % Cen
eral Diaz 600 Cubans IN PInar del
Rio SO that they may begIn the work
preparatory 10 an attack up9u Havana.
Captain Stable, aide-de-camp to the
secretary Of war OF Cuba. tod IL Wash
ington Of a three days enlargement
early in June between Zoo SFsHlards
and s09o Gubans near Ii Esperanto. thu
Cuban eapital. one Cuban lIeutena.,
captured by the Spaniafds was placed
in front Of a cannon and blown To atoms
and bayonet was thrust through the
neck of another. causing lingering
death.
The Hornet arrived at Ky West with
two prizes taken off Mauzanilia. the
Spanish steamer Benito Estenge and the
/
BY the retirement OF Rear Admiral
Kirkland. the senior officer Of the navy,
Commodore McNair becomes d rear ad-
miral, Captain Dickens commodore
and Captain and Acting Rear Admiral
Sampson a commodore, subject to ex-
animation"
Dewey reports the arrival of the trans
= = ner-
captured Guam, Ladrone islands. took
the garrison. six officers and "a men. TO
Manila: gunboat Leyte surrendered 81
| officers and "a men.
General Pando succeeded In entering
Santiago VITA reinforcements.
The Red cross hospital ship Relief
sailed for Santiago fully equipped 10
take charge of our wounded soldiers and
| sailors.
The balloon sent up to make ohserNa-
lions of the enemys lines vas hit by a
shrapnel and had to be hauled down.
General shafter reports that M un-
derestimated the American losses in
Fridays fighting. 1t is nov believed
that the American losses in dead and
wounded will amount TO loo9.
Admiral Sampson reports to the navy
depal tment the annlhilaton II Ger
Veras squadron ne oi'ie sus
tained on me american fesseis j" a. oi'9
man killed On me l'"oNis II.
story oil the des 'ruc''on u 'iie sa"'Di W"
on Sahdaso SHOWS ''d' ~ NM
touRht bravery 20 'he NelA ias'' a 'ii,iii H.
CefNefd' N'uH"td' uIisilaei7 i'ii an
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

When the church, home and moral in fuences
ceases to reach the iuebriate, the Kelley Cure
ISL Congress ST., Portland. reclaims them to
sobriety and usefulness.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

Monday, July 4th, was big day for
oSowhegan. The weather was superb.
TWAS somewhat warm at times but a
good breeze prevailed most of the time
and friendly clouds modified the rays OF
'ne SUI. The good news of the destruc-
non of the Spanish feet at Santiago,
caused Joy to all interested in the success
our army and navy-and who does
not have such interest-and mitigated
'ne sorrow occasioned by the remem.
trance of the suffering of our army In
Tue terrible heat Of Cuba and those en-
gagged in the fierce fighting during the
past few days. The crowds upon our
streets were large ones and orderly.
ine order of exercises was pleasing to
'ne people, and all seemed to enjoy the
~casion. The committee of arrange
ments is entitled to congratulations for
'olllty displayed both In planning the
program and In executing the plans so
successfully.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

Noin's riyeted heel all steel scythes at
Blunt's.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-07-07

In place of the race with lady drivers
three exhibition heats were given in
which the fast chestnut mare, Mollie c.,
was driven by Mrs. w. 6. Woodcock of
Ripley, accompanied by running horse.
Mrs. Woodcock demonstrated her ability
as driver by making each mile close to
the horses record.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-14
FISH Catch Of alaska.
SALMON PACK GREATER THAN
ANY TINE PREVIOUS.
Capt. q. Humphrey Tells of the Bus
mess of the Pacific Steam WhaI-
ing Co-Favors More Hntcheries
believes in the Copper River.

Interesting data on the fishing business
OF Prince William sound was brought by
Capt .. Humphrey. superintendent Of the
Pacific Steam Whaling Company, who re-
turned from Orca on the steamer Vol
colt Saturday. lie said 70 a Post-intelli
gcnoer reporter last night:
''Our company maintains four salmon
cGuneTies on Prince William sound. Our
pack this season Will amount To i5o.0o0
cases. the largest We nave ever made. This
Is i'al ny ag"oehted fof ny me laC' iNt'' We
have added one new canuery in tile season
Il am heartily III sympathy with the
movement recently inaugurated III this
state 10 secure additional haicner.es, and
think the national government might Well
aff0rd to establish one or more in Alaska.
Even with the favorable catch We had there
this season. the yield was very eccentric
For instance the kariuk river. always re-
Tia BILE was this year fiat failure. ON the
other hand. the Cnignic. which has never
before amounted 10 anything, gave US Il
this year IT Cook inlet"
capt. Humphrey went north last May
ard became careful observer Of eond.-
lions on Copper river. He believes In the
e" he said. THAT the men Who have been
into the Copr.r river district and worked
20 satisfy them. About $500 men have
gone ill., OF these l.2t0 are there nov /
have granted transportation to at least
le1 wao claimed 10 be broke. Some Of
Seattle and open champagne. Boosting that
they had beaten the company.
In ibis connection | have rather ru-
mantle but tine story. \ man came To me
at Orca and said he was without money.
1 gave him what consolation ! could and
promised to help him That night he must
aave had 4 very vivid dream. ~ any rate.
he talked Ia MS SLEEP. Among MS nlutter-
ings came the trds, They think I'm
broke. hut I've got 4 roll OK bills. In fool
EN-
next morning he came TO me for hia
transportation. / had heard ~ his sleep
talk and thinking here might be some
thing IN II | tod h}m plainly he would
have 10 pay. tie rlainJivcly told me be
had only 81 and s. II that had gone for
expenses. / still Insisted that ne mast
pay - he cGtiia not travel. Al length he
aug up a g." h.ll and paid mis- passage
Ike a man. I have since bad "A little more
faith in dreams with that exception
have not turned away Sc man VINO clairn4st
10 te hungry or destitute"
rR. ANNIE RUSSELL. disease. Of
women 54 Hinckiey-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-14
AS VIEWED ABROAD.
Duluth Man Expresses His Admira-
ton of Nashington.

80. Si4stIy VI" tC,'',ts f l5iuaiisa -
Duiot" - IN az .7<-tti', 4"S LAC A"'i"" 'iS -
say ~ q 1870 49, o.., ..-
az S9i-e "a - ~ - - ,t'',l1S
49, ~ $500 ~ 90 an *'s 49, 49,
- :, ~, - 80 NJ p pos,''
a. 1850 ~ - ~ ~ - y. 81 800.
q = 80, - "ltt 'ie iiioSt
80, ~ ~, az = az
49,; 1T -. ~; - -.
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's ~ -, - ~ - 80 'i iolt l'a.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-14

wish al ladies ~ know tsat am man
srer II q braBcu Office for the "a H. az ,na
faraaf.s Balm 81 r l&s. remedy waich .i.I
positively cur" al forms ~ female wa
ness without the aid II physician ana
: pruoi VI lts merits. vii gladly give Or
segd any lady enc 5o-cent box ire "a
.aefe : u9 eass ~ "a ngui omaxg kgor0
tbsre II 10 ease = PAINFUL t'sr.islx f~5,ccrs
rno~a, D.sgiae*Ise,4ts or irFezuaari,iss M.
~uHt 81 vi cure H}a . - Quack doc
t1r . medicine az hGmu4g bug %assera;.
oan remedy fay women. whleh Restored
H. - heath afts al other means sd
failed, ana Is ,ndotsed 10 many SeattI. Ia
dies. J; ~. cost YEA nothing T. convtoe-
yourself 81 ts merits. and snaE Ire I,ras-
ed 70 have soa caH. 81 send a z~ceng ann.
and ] wall send yos enc %~cent box fre.'
and wrlte y0u fan Particulars Nra
Caroline Kose seattie WASH "a fsa.ruanr
sveaue. REM OF EIGa
CURES.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-14
STRlCiN nY 4 TRAIN.
Patrick Uoelc Injured In IL Collision
on tsse Great Northera.

Pad / i}0yla a@eI y years ~ frQl0te
of tie Great \ srthern railroad lle. a:
Providence hospital with a broken lex. a
badly bruised fae. and a Spra.ncl wrist
VIA four 0,hsr empioyes Of the railroad
a, MI E9ing - EveTttt yesterday morning
ora Is aand ear II was fogEv ard before
th.v knew Rhat ~as 40 the overland train
rame laundering around . carve ard bore
lowu on t&em. TEey &1t enc END Of the
-sr IF The track bat before she other was
-loa- tie engine struck Il. and although
Bowie yumpea b. ro2.d not get clear of the
HfiIE debris III was picked up Gncon-
s1ous and brought - Seattle II Is COM
nanlans ANc.r.A .Ni0rt.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-14

Go for the Improvement Of he trail BE-
tween Dawson ard the E~doTado ard Bon
anaza creeks. and this appeared 10 give
much satisfaction
The sfsecglAtiozs as 70 acton which
would b. taken regarding Dominion creek
We're scarcely ssss than those ! nave TefeTr-
e5 20 as - royalty BY seine means rs
stalking of this creek had become vary
complicated, numerous disputes haa aFlsess
and the gold commIssiore7 II consequence
had Closed the creek E5en1.ng survey T!len
matters c0o44 ~ properly adjsSted- ne
Claims on This creek had been stake1 after
the rev regulations were IL force, a1sd
should have De-ea -y9 feet in ssngt1. Where
as they were s,akezi ~ feet. The settling
TIP 81 tbs claims in this way gave graf
satisfaction. Al! the remaining creek
cams On Dominion and ali fractions ~
claims were reserved 70 the government
Many other disputes regarding Gains s'efe
constantly presse ming themselves, o4i -
due course were satisfactorily disposed o.
Better Postal Facilities Needed
Many improvements. In the way % mex
government buildings. were put under nay
by Major. Walsh II Dawson. The mai
service had increased 10 such proportions
that it was Impossible 20 ind Sufficient
room for is distribution in lie barracks
and d building had 10 * procured IN tt4e
town temporarily q new au-.ding for TINS
purpose has 1een contracted for aad is
probably now completed.
Ia ms opinion the post0ftce depart
ment should take over the mail service OF
this dIztri1t--ceTfaIn3y the Dawson part o.
il. The service is growing very large and
requires the fu.i attention OF a postmaster
..th q few clerks thoroughly educated III
the service. Ii is impossible for the police
10 handle Il satisfactorily From five %
thirteen men were constantly employed to
carry out Ihis work Al Dawson, reducing
the number available for other duty below
what II should -. / think it wou.d be
advisable 10 establish = branch postofice
a. the forks Of the .ldorad0 ana Bonanza
creeks where people up n. CLUTCHES may get
their mai
survey of Government Lots.
Previous 10 my arrival al Dawson M.
Wade. registrar Of lands had had d sur
yey made Of lots III the government addi-
ton Of the town OF Dawson. All these