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

The ceremony of hosting the Stars
and Stripes at Santiago, Was worth all
the blood and treasure it cost. A vast
concourse of 10000 people witnessed the
stirring and thrilling scene that will live
forever in the minds of all the Ameri-
cans present. A finer stage setting for
a dramatic episode 1t would be difficult
TO imagine. The palace. a picturesque
old dwelling in the Moorish style of
architecture, faces the Plaza de la Henia
the principal public square. Opposite
rises the imposing Catholic cathedral
On one side is a quaint, brilliantly paint
ed building with broad verandas-the
Club of San Carlos, on the other-a
building of much the same description is
the Cafe de la Venus.
Across the plaza was drawn up the
Ninth Infantry, headed by the Sixth
Cavalry Band. In the street facing the
palace stood a picked troop of the Sec
ond Cavalry with drawn sahres under
command of Capt. Brett. Massed on
the stone tagging between the band
and the line of horsemen were the
brigade commanders of General Shafter's
division with their stats.
On the red tiled roof of the palace
stood Capt. McKittrick, Lieut.. Miley and
Lieut.. Wheeler ana Immediately above
them upon the flagstaff the Illuminated
Spanish arms and the legend "Viye AL
fonZo MIL"
All about, pressing against the We
randa rails, crowding to windows and
lining the roofs, were the people of the
town, principally women and non-com-
batants. AS the chimes of the old
cathedral rang out the hour of twelve
the infantry and cavalry presented arms.
Every American uncovered and Capt.
Mckittrck hoisted the stars and stripes.
As the brilliant folds unfurled ia gen
tie breeze against fleckless sky the
cavalry band broke into the strains of
"The Star Spanged Banner making
the American pulse leap and the Ameri-
can heart thrill with joy. At the same
instant the sound of the distant booming
of Captain Capron's battery firing salute
of u guns drifted in.
When the music ceased from all direc.
tions around our line came flying across
the plaza the strains of the regimpntal
bands and the mutlled, hoarse cheers OF
our troops. The infantry came to "order
arms" a moment later after the flag was
up and the band played "Rally Round
the Flag Boys" Instantly General Nc
Kibben called for three cheers from Gen
eral Shafter, which were given with
great enthusiasm, and the band playing
Sousa's 1.-The Stars aud Stripes Forever"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21

Public opinion in Spain is said to be,
that war to the death is preferable to the
ruin of Spain. just what the difference
in the ultimate result would be, is hard
10 he anen
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21

Biddeford journal; 1t is not yet 90
days ago that the war resolutions were
before Congress, and there was dead
lock on the question of recognizing the
Cuban governm ent as the true and law
full government of the island, making
it an established and self governing ma
ton like our own. There were not a
few people who were indignant and
abusive because Speaker Reed fought
this recognition" which, when war
began, would have made General Shafter
ask General Garcia what he wished him
to do next How many of these people
think now as they did then? 1t is prob
ably deal clearer to them at present
that President Mckinley knew what he
was about when he put into his mes
sage strong utterance against "recog.
nition." And he knows what he is
about now just as much as he did then.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21

My dog is almost as intelligent as ! am ~
remarked squiliig. Are You going to have
him short. or will YOU Try % give him away"
asked McSwillisen.
one Of natures remedies; cannot harm the
weakest constitution; never fails 10 cure sum
mer complaints Of Young OF Did. Dr. Fowler's
Extract OF Wild strawberry.
At Coney Island Pat. Faith this is
great walherin'. place" Nike: Faith it
wouldn't be much Of a Watherin' place if it
wash fer the beer
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21
The Weakness
of a Woman.

Il ,O0ntan uho has suffered eighteen years. seAO has
been cured ae, life Of misery and Ines again in tie
sunshine Of happiness, speaks TO other uoyds
Of uncertain meaning.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-07-21
TREAsrRER'S REpoRI.

Outstanding tuition s9.25)
CARRIE LOUISE ALLEN,
Secretary and treasurer.
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If the Latter Is the Result of Her
Deliberations, Intervention
Will Follow at Once.
An Answer Is Ex9ected Before tho
Close Of The Week-Excite.
ment at the Capital.
epnin's Efforts to Secure Assistance
from European Powers Have
Apparently Failed.

Washington, March 31.-rhc vital
point on the Cuban situation, viz: inde-
penlencc, has shifted itself from Wash
ington to Madrid, where the Spanish
government is now giving grave and
earnest consideration to propositions
presented by the government of the
United States. On the answer to these
propositions probably depends the flu
ture course of the relations between
Spain and the United States 1t is be-
Iered that it is now huta question of IN
exceedingly short time before the in
cvitable crisis must come. The Span
Ash ministry will hold Il cabinet council
to-day after the propositions have been
submitted to the queen regent and as
result of that conference il is expected
by the administration that definite
answer to its proposals will be received.
Our Propositions.
The propositions submitted by this
country contemplate Il complete and i'm
mediate cessation of hoStiliti.s in Cubu,
the return of the reconccntrados to
their usual avocations and the indie
pendencc Of Cuba. this last feature to
be secured probably on an indemnity
basis by which the island would pay
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discussed plans and possible future pro-
ceedings. 1t was generally acknowl.
dged that serious condition had
arisen: that crisis was soon at hand,
President IL Firm.
The cabinet meeting developed moth.
ing new. The president remains stead
fast in his convictions as to what il
his duty, and adverse criticism, which.
1t is asserted, is mainly due to misinfor-
nation as to the situation, or igno-
rance of the presidents purposes, will
not be permitted to swerve him in the
least degree from the course he has
planned. AS already stated, the pres
ident some days ago made perelnptory
demand upon Spain to put an end im1
mediately to hostilities in Cuba, to res
lease the concentrates and to permit
them to return to their homes and re,
sumo their several occupations unmo-
Tested. This statement is made by un-
questionable authority, and since that
demand was communicated to Spain
the president has not taken step back
ward or allowed himself to be persuade
ed into modifying it i'll the least partic-
ular. Spain's final reply to this de-
mand, 1t is known, is now receiving the
earnest consideration of the Spanish
authorities at Madrid, and their final
reply may be reasonably expected with
in the next few days.
Would Act ut Once.
Should these demands be rejected
there is the highest authority for stat
ing that the president would not hest
tate moment as to his future course,
but would Immediately lay the whole
record before congress and be guided
by its instructions AS a preliminary
step toward peace it has been proposed
to Spain, though this last proposition
has not taken the shape of demand
as yet, at least, that the Spanish gov
crnment withdraw its troops from the
island and that the Cubans be given
their independence on a basis of indem-
nifty that would be regarded us just in
amount by the United States and other
nations of the world and fair to both
contending parties.
Approve Ills Policy.
At the close of the cabinet meeting
Tuesday Secretary .\lger gave out the
following statements:
$50 far from there being any difference
Of opinion among the members Of the cab
met they are all in hearty accord with the
president. and have been without single
exception. When he read to them Monday
his message on the Maine there was not
dissenting voice nor suggestion of
change. 1t commanded the approval of
every member. How could the president
have said more? He gave congress the re-
port at once and stated that he had for
warded 1t to Spain aud is awaiting her re-
ply. File must take one step at time. 1t
may be said further that there need be
no fear that he will not take the next. He
has not lost moment in presenting not
only the Maine incident. but the whole
situation to Spain. The country can we'll
afford to await the result of the negotia-
lions which will be probably made known,
whatever the result"
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MAINE WAS NOT MOVED.
False Impression Corrected by the
Publication OF the Testimony Be-
fore Court of Inquiry.

Washington, March 20. - One of the
points brought out by the testimony
in the Maine cuse which went to con-
gress Monday with the report Of the
board of inquiry will correct an inn
portant impression which has prevailed
NIL over the country. The testimony
proves that the Ia ttleship's position
was not changed after she entered the
harbor. She was moored to buoy and
remained there until blown up. The
statement has been made repeatedly in
the press that her position was changed
the night before the explosion by the
direction Of the master of Havana.
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substantial sum for its freedom from
Spanish rule. These propositions take
wide scope and there are many details
III the alternative propositions, the pur-
pose being to present every possible
plan promising Il solution of the Cuban
problem SO long us an end of the Cuban
war and Cuban Independence were en-
bodied in the ultimate result.
Cuba Must BE Free.
1t has been made perfectly clear to
Spain that nothing less than close
of the war and the independence of the
island will suffice us an adequate set
Element. Such lesser methods as have
been contemplated from time to time
nrc now put aside for these more nd
vnnccd and positive positions. 1t IS
now for Spain to accept or II, cct these
tenders. There is no disposition to urge
one rather than another, so long as the
conclusion finally reached brings the
termination of the war and Cuban in
dependence. Never before until now
has the Spanish government even for a
m"mcnt entertained such propositions.
Now IN the stress of the present cnlcr-
g"nry, with declarations of war intro
Gucrd In the American congress, Spain
has reluctantly consented to consider
them. This in itself has given lively
hope of satisfactory result
Will spain Yield.
But 1t involves Il grave crisis in Spain,
and it cannot be forctod what the final
action ut Madrid will be- Until to. duy
ST ht1inynI I,t
n1gnantly reject proposition involv-
ing the Independence of Cuba, or Amer
lean intervention, or the disappearance
OF the Spanish flag from the island.
either by purchase by the Cubuns or
otherwise. There was the best of rem
Son for the Official belief that as be-
tween peace and war on these propo-
sitions Spain would choose war, but
more hope apparently is entertained
here OF Spain being in yielding mood,
ps the American plans for solution are
being carefully weighed with n view
30 final decision. AS stated. that an
swer is believed to be only question
of perhaps two or three days. When 1t
Is received the future course of this
government will be determined. 1t is
the view of the administration that the
present week will shape the policy of
the future, whether it is to be one of
peace or one of war.
Excitement in Warrington.
Naturally this critical juncture has
occasioned the greatest interest here,
coupled with no little excitement, as
word was passed about that the last
stage in the negotiations with Spain
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church, was assisted by Rev. Ferdinand,
o. S. f.. of st. Louis Mo-: Rev. NJ Bill
ban. OF Virginia, during the three days
Of this devotion. Special morning and
during tho devotional exercises, the
evening services beginning at 1880
o'clock
At st. Clements church one week 3
mission commenced on March q, and
will terminate Sunday evening, April 5.
The mission is conducted by the Jesuit
fathers of st. Louis, Mo- The evening lee
lures have been very Interesting, treat
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But II war came II would come by act OF
Spain in resistance Of the liberty and the
independence Of the Cuban people,"
Liberty Before Peace.
He believed in the doctrine Of peace
taught by the lowly Naxarene, but men
must have liberty before abiding peace can
come. Force saved the union, kept the
stars in the flag, made "Niggers" men.
The time for Gods force has come again.
Let the impassioned lips OF American ma.
triots once more take up the song:
I'm the beauty OF the lilies
Christ was born across the sea.
With glory In His bosom
That tansfgured you aad mo.
As He died to make men holy.
Let US die to make men free. for God IN
marching on"
Places Himself on the Altar.
Mr.. President. In the cable that moored
me to life and hope the strongest strands
are broken. I have but little left to offer
ct the altar Of freedoms sacrifice, but ali
] have I am glad to give. 1 am ready to
serve my country as best can in the senate
or in the field. My dearest hope, my most
earnest prayer to God 10 this: That when
death comes to end all I may meet Il
calmly and fearlessly as did my beloved. in
the cause Of humanity. under the Amer.
lean daR."
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THE PRIDE OF THE NAVY.
Launching of the Dattleships Kens
! lucky and kearsarse at New
port News, Va. ,

Newport News, Va, March 25.-FullN
10000 persons yesterday witnessed the
launching of the mammoth United
States battleships Kentucky and Kear-
sarge, the latest additions to Uncle
Sans navy, and probably the most
powerful fighting machines af:oat. Tho
Kearsarge was the first to receive her
baptism, and was christened by Mrs.
Elizabeth Maynard Winslow, wife Of
Lieut.. Winslow, United States navy.
The Kentucky was christened by Miss
Christine Bradley. :,
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Frank Maginnis, son Of G. P. Maginnis,
is cadet at West Point and will grad
u;.te in June. He will then enter the
service and continue several years, if not
permanently In writing home a few
days ago he said that his choice would
be to enter tho cavalry service. but he
expects IL there is war between Spain
and the United States to enter the ar
tillery. The West Pointers are all
skilled in the use Of artillery
as we'll as in all branches, and
would be the men to be put in charge
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might be put in the coast Notifications,
or be sent on to the boats in charge OF
big guns. The boys at West Point do
not get as much information as to what
is going on as people outside at the
present time, but they are all anxious
to get into the war If it should come.
There is little doubt that they will get
the chance.
Thomas O'Connor and ]. D. Goodrow,
left last week for Denver, where they
will stay for some time.
Messrs. John Flood, of the board of
public works, c. p Maginnis, ]. G. CAL
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NO FEAR OF A PANIC.
Business IL Good in Spite of War
1alk' and All Records In Market.
ing Products Surpassed,

New York. March 2o.-R, g, Dun q,
Co. in their weekly review of trade sav:
"A "A waiting state Of things always hin-
than $s4.o000oo gold received or on its way
since this movement began, with ample
bank reserves and treasury reserves. and
. redemption Of notes in all ways nearly a
third smaller in February to date, with no
etringency on the money market and ster.
ling exchange weak. with the volume Of
business at clearing houses outside New,
york larger than In 1892 by So per cent.
this month. and with failures nearly 50 per
cent: smaller than last year and 81 per cent,
there Is not much visible ground for panic.
even II earnest efforts should fail to keen
pace with honor. Warlike reports come
every day. and stock operators make the
most OF them. and yet the average Of prices
two weeks ago. Nor have Industrial opera
lions been perceptibly affected except
where industrial buying for some weeks
past has made necessary pause for breath.
80 10 speak, or where unnatural prices had
caused malt before the destruction of thu
Maine. Some decrease in new engages
ments would be expected with war an.
parently near, but as yet scarcely any in.
dicatton Of decrease for that reason is seen.
1T is difficult to take dismal views when
tne nation is aurpasslng all records in mar.
Tor the week have been 2,1eO,80O bushels,
against 1.272.2Se bushels last year, and i'd
four weeks 9.s0s.514 bushels flour included)s
against 6.1os.427 bushels last year. The
price has declined az cents. but the heavy
shipments and contracts for export ARD
having constant influence. Corn has dec
clined only a small fraction. with exports
not a sixth lower than a year ago to date.
The iron and steel industry Is more fully
employed than ever before in its historys
and although production Of Bessemer piS
is beyond all precedent, the price advances
and billets are still bought in open marked
BY some Of the largest producers. Other
pig Is steady In price. and no decline appears
IN finished products excepting steel plates
at the east. =
Failures for the week have been 81 in
the United States. against 291 last year.
and Il In Canada. against 50 last year."
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THE NATIONAL CONGRESS,
A Daily Summary Of the Work Be-
ing Done by Our Law-Mak-
ers in Washington.
ALL IMPORTANT PROCEEDINGS eIvEN.
Arc Discussed and Passcd-ln the
House Variety of Measures Arc
Undcr ConsideratiOn-Busy Days
at the Capital.

Washington, March 24.-The bill for
the relief Of the Maine victims was
passed in the senate yesterday without
debate. Senator Gallinger related his
observations in Cuba.
Washington, March IS. - A bill was
passed in the senate yesterday provid-
Ing that the importation into the
United States of birds feathers or
parts of birds for ornamental purposes
be prohibited. The nomination of judi
son w. Lyons, of Georgia, to be register
of the treasury, was received from the
president. Adjourned to the 2sth.
Washington, March 29.-In the SEN
ate yesterday the report of the Maine
court of inquiry was received in mes.
sage from the president and read and
referred to the committee on foreign at.
fairs. Senator Money (Miss.) spoke
upon his recent observations in Cuba
and said the time for diplomacy had
passed.
Washington, March Ex-senator AL
len (Neb.) introduced resolution in
the senate yesterday recognizing the
independence of the Cuban republic,
Senator Rawlins (Utah) proposed res
olution declaring war on Spain, Sem
ator Foraker (O.) introduced one pro-
viding for armed Intervention in Cuba
and Senator Frye (Me.) introduced
resolution demanding that Cuba be
made free. Seventy-four private pen
sion bills were passed.
(rcp.) was given the seat in the house
yesterday from the Fourth Virginia dis
trict. Sidney P. Epes, who obtained
the certificate of election, was unseat-
ed by strict party vote.
Washington, March rs. In the
house yesterday the naval appropria-
ticn bill was discussed.
Washington, March ga bill was
favorably reported in the house yes
terday providing that persons who
commit pension frauds shall be pun
ished by fine of $500 or Imprisonment
for not less than one year nor moro
than five. Mr.. Wheeler (Ala.) intro
duced bill giving the president power
to raise troops and do any other act
necessary to the safety of the coun-
try or any part thereof, and to protect
its honor and prestige in the event of
an act of war being committed by Spain
or any other foreign nation prior to the
meeting of the next session of congress.
The naval appropriation bill was fur
Their discussed.
Washington, March 2S.-In the house
Saturday the naval appropriation bill
was further discussed, and strong ef-
fort made to increase the appropriation
for the naval reserves, but it failed.
Washington, March 29.-The message
from the president containing the court
of inquiry report was received and
read in the house yesterday and re.
ferred to the committee on foreign re,
lations without debate. Mr.. Walker
,(Mass.) announced the death of his col
league, Representative simpkins. The
usual resolutions were adopted and the
speaker appointed a committee to at-
tend the funeral.
Washington, March 3O.-In the house
yesterday n number of Cuban resolu-
tions were introduced, among them one
by Mr.. Marsh Qll.) declaring war on
SPAIN
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DULUTH NEWS.

The central committee OF the religious
census has issued a pamphlet setting
forth tho results of the census of this
city. The returns show that the peo-
pie Of the Roman Catholic faith lead
with Lutherans second. The total num-
Der Of Catholics returned was 6,OS7
while the Lutherans number 3,075.
The forty hours devotion in st. An
thongs church took place on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.
Rev. Father Kosmerl. pastor Of the
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dian Legends" Mrs. Corcoran; music,
Miss Carroll: "Hiawatha", Miss McNul-
ty; music Miss Naughton: reading from
QUO Vadis," Miss Killoran; Catholic
events.
Mrs. c. f. Van Bergen is visiting in
St. Paul.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Costello returned
Thursday week from Graceville.
Miss Hatcher Geist is i'll with scarlet
fever.
Mrs. John Hennebery is recovering
from an attack of sickness.
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Under Arrest.

Philadelphia, March 2o.-Richard F.
Lopez, vice president and general man.
ager of the Guarantor's Finance COM
pany, was placed under arrest Monday
afternoon, charged with conspiracy to
cheat and defraud the Peoples bank.
The warrant charges that when the
bank closed Its doors March rs Lopez
was indebted to that institution to the
extent Of 100000, for which he had
given security actually worthless.
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ing Of tho most important truths of the
Catholic church.
At the last meeting of the Ladies'
Catholic union, two excellent papers
were given. one on Indian Catholic Mis-
sions." by Miss Kinney, the other In
dan Myths" by Miss Crowley. Readings
were given by Miss Poirier and Miss
Stringer and Master Phillips, a child of
6 years, entertained the club with some
humorous recitatlons. The following
program, under the leadership of Miss
Dunn, will be given Tuesday evening:
Scripture reading, Mrs. Shields; "In-
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Death of Mr.. parnell.

London, March 2s.-Mrs. Della Tudor
Parnell, daughter Of the celebrated
American naval officer, Rear Admiral
Charles Stewart, and mother Of the late
Charles Stewart Parnell, died Sunday
night at Avondale, Rathdrunl, County
Wicklow, Ireland, as the result of the
burns she received Saturday from tho
igniting of her clothing while she was
sitting before fire.
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Mascc utah, ILL.,, March 30.-The break
ing of the big government levee along
the Kaskaskia river, 20 miles above
Queens lake, flooded 5000 acres of fine
farming land immediately below the
lcvee. Several thousand acres further
down We're also flooded. Matt Tyner,
who was en- route to Chicago, was
drowned in the floods Mt New Athens
M1,nlav nirhf
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Tragedy in wisconsin.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, March 2s.-Burt
Watson, farmland in the employ Of
Mrs. Emma Slower, who resided on a
farm near Brownville, in Green county,
murdered Mrs. Slower Saturday by
shooting her twice with n revolver, and
then killed himself. The tragedy was
tho result OF n quarrel. Mrs. Slower
had been divorced from two husbands.
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bought a Fine tug.

Philadelphia, March 3o.-The steam
tug Winthrop, built by the Charles Hill
man company here for the Staples Coal
company, has been sold to the United
States government. The Winthrop is
one OF the finest steel tugs on the coast.
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A RumOr Dcnicd.
!. Ii nIci nn Nm nE 81 g.,
Mny shut out American A,,,c.

London, March Sit is sand that the
hoard of agriculture will take steps to
prevent the landing in England of II
consignment Of American apples which
has been refused admission into Ger
many because the fruit is alleged to be
infected with the San Jose scale.