davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-09-05

New York. Sept. Tho North Ger
,,,,u floyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse arrived this morning from
Hrsmeu. southampton and Chcrbourg,
nftyr II record passage N i've days,
nirbt,sn hours and fifteen minutes,
bontlur her best previous westward
Chcrhourr passage by two hours and
nfty-thror minutes, Ihe KAISER covered
~ Jistnnr, III g.Otg knots at an average
sperd III g2 0s knots per hour This Is
pyer the noTthcry or as II IN called,
IA. short course, and she made greater
nvernre speed than ON the record trip,
,yht,h yyna % a.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-09-05
AND CHILDREN IN One GRAVE.
Austin Van ouilder and the Innocent Victims oil fi''
Murdorous Deed Laid Beneath the Sod

with pio and most solemn buleipcd bodies
OF Austin Van Guud little Ralph and Lola were
sod nj this afternoon
Liberty PARK M''
d. Evans ps
ming Of children IN the
grave by together with PLAIN ps
whore their young bodies @ me
their aph and Lola van Gul,' anu
regarding the u'l'u
m IN. b.d Of the fathers grave and
ing Thus when strangers there WIN be
tragedy that shocked the
state by tho awun execution and thus gut ana
innocence the to come WN be 1'u
to only q "a
Justice laTde TINS
Of Thomas Carter and O. H.
Rnkcy said deceased persons came L" h' ue
by not wounds dulder while In III OF
temporary
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-09-05
TO JOIN HER HUSBAND.
Widow of George g. Bywater Dies at
the Family Residence.

Mrs. Martha J. Bywater. good
woman, well known throughout
Utah, died at her home. 90 north
First West street. shortly before noon
today The cause OF death may be
said 10 be general decline occasloned
by grief over tho death OF hor husband.
something over a year ago
The deceased, like nor respected hus-
baud. possessed q striking character.
won many friends ana ala much good
She was "a native Of Wales and came
60 Utah many years ago. The time Tor
her funeral has not yet been decided
uuOn
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-09-05
THE NEW EXCHANGE.
Started TIP This Afternoon with a
Membership Of Fifty

The Utah Stock exchange opened Tor
bus.u,H thIr afternoon ut $3.50 with
a. L Morris acting as caller Fifty
uumys Gro enrolled on the momber1hIp
I-t and Dc BE- expected by them that
o. ycry successful season viii be- record
rI. Measure have been taken BY tho
Salt Lake Exchange Co prevent iia
mcmbcre yHgaIIuE in huelnoss on che
Utah board % I- possible che new 'N'
change may consider this a blow az
them Doubts have bcvn expressed aa
Ia the wisdom OF ,hls oourv. But tho
opinion Herms 10 bo quite general that
two exchange. ur, not needed ana pf''
dictlona have been made that che new
exchange VIII ,e1'o Ia run The Nlnl,r
through But % 10 likely that me Itan
Exchange Will continue 20 DO business
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-09-05

Cincinnati. Sept Tho second an
nual session OF The Central States Wa.
terworlIs association met here today.
The annual address by the president
was followed by W. n, HIN Of syria
cuBr. n. y, Ia a short address. and
papers We're read,
The waterworks reservoirs OF Covlng-
ton and Newport were inspected In the
afternoon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-09-05


,..,..,t ia.
r-rss. Sept M
~ r.fuFla and rDputci scion OF
ma, ygbo appcarcl yesterday
s'ria r'' .''' ~. ..,r,.rartiai nd "A
~. he ur'l I'' ''u' '-''''''
49,. t.f che prosecution was not 'N-
VIZ" a.. tbs court during the time u
80 d,,rs ON this. the
m tah|nl ,.n,,t,,
,y.ssl day % thH hltn M'NN W
49, prsyluF trial ON the charge OF
'''' ..-.,,,unIratlug army secrets
itf'a lN -
|tt ilf'.gn go'''"'' -.,..
7ts 1hnluailon ~ the eeeie' 'ap'""-
r..I.r mentioned by captain tulF-
lt' ..-f,,.sa .ttttur OF tho
o.. l-f.rs l'''.'''' , 800 49,,
e5rt.Hhftal 0''lpltl 'n' s''"'''
,,ns f.eftt session OF the court
"l.A ,.-.,,t ,,,it,,ti,n l.,
l5d Fftirnll ''' '''"' '-,.-...
|tts court iUf ar order upon M'l'I I'M
~. ts r,y,rHmant commisHlry, 10
.' I..,....t,.t foreign govern
f1l-h 'AA' ''''' .,...t- .,.n,.i,
ra ihprgh alplnilN'''
. ,...g5r..iie Go tha court various docu-
-,.,i..,. fbs border,au.
,..... n,.. ,,,,r,,.. ~
N lA1aH
h. frrIGHuUH hy c.tluE the TACT NlNN
~. g.4r.r.v. In an extremely deli
80 ..tt.a ,,,t a, had
cate a'-l'on' '". '''''' -, 80 ~,
s.tr.fis.rran and siruor panlzzardl
.. 81. 5..r,,d necessary to
1900 .,fI d.. Thought this gtep
. p 49,. 49,, a,b,Jy md that ia wac
80. ,..i.,,t.vtg
. ,,.ll.,, ". s',,ii...t tt,,t ha aid not
III -, - ,p,th.r
y, ~. ,.,.' -...tnr,tion ~ tho
H.W .,ts -, ~. Al.
..--. .'.,ii .'i,,t1 M snbmit thc pa.
~ .tellll 90 we ,eu' ~, ~ ~
i.lN w h.Ng,lN l,...ti ~ ~, -,
n! '.su'I '''''@1''N' % wv
/" ','l.' ed, ~, ,.,u. Al
ii'.Nlhn. ."lN w III i,,,ts.i
lAh.l iIy'' wy. ,i,t t .,'',t,. -.
W, lN,lt WV 49,. t....tt,i.,
WINCH llau. " ill .''i. ii..i,tg
t'''. N'''.l' y, y, W - 80 ~.
w. IVES lI'p'7'H Wy '""''''' '"' Wv
. $1,000. .......,., d..
. iA4.. tHl 'n' 'oui M"u'u M.
\ i- F.lh the taking ~ evidence
G ny NIlnr. called t9ha9 Nas
90 Lahn TO interview Major Ester
icy
~ vinea drp0Hei that E-tcrhnty
IH''f'fi ip him mat Dc wrote inc DOT
Il lr,i- lalf ora'fr from ,9l Hlnn ,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-09-05

FIRE ON RICHARDS STREET.
Lively Blaze While Il Lasted-Acci-
dent AvCrtcd.

Al 1850 this morning % telephone call
was received at the FIRE station Co the
eject that there was "a blaze IN progress
on Richards street The apparatus, In
Guiding the steamer and ladder truck,
turned out.
As Acting Chief NcCarty drove out
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-09-05
BRITAIN SENDS
MORE TROOPS.
Track Regiments Under Orders to Move in
Iwenty-iOur Hours Notice Delight
ed at the Prospects of War.

Beers Look For Modus Wyend Since They Have Conceded
the Franchise Ierms-They Regard Conference at Cape.
Town Likely-No Cessation in the Preparations for War
British Journals Regard lIostiiies as Matter Of
Short Time Only-Army Circles Consider War Absolutely
Certain War Office Denies that the British Reserves Have
Been Called Out
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-09-05
MAI, ESTERHAZY
is A TRAITOR.
cootoin Dreyfus is Innocent-Pointed Dec
laration of French Ex-Minister OF JUS
tice at the Trial Today.

siye Testimony Of NJ Trarieux in Favor oil the PRISON.
d, Statement Of Foreign Ambassador-ilad Proofs oil
rserhaz,'s Guit-Secret Dossier Examined -Germany
,i.noly Invited to Send Documents Mentioned in the
Rocereau-Gen. Roget is Carewor-Dreyius Flaty and
Oganty Conradcts the General-Dramate Reference to
he Execution OF the English Admiral Byng.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-09-05
ENLIST MAooAREE SCOUTS,
Former spanish Volunteers Acting with
Gen. Lawton In the Philippines

Bottson. OF the Fourth cavalry has
organized "a baud OF 100 Maccnbce scouts
who will operate under the direction OF
Mni.-Gcn. LawtOn. All OF them were
former Spanleh volunteers. They viii
be- uniformed and viii be armed with
krag -Jurgonecn rliice
The MlCcahecs viii have a nag
raising and barbecue on Friday next,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-09-05

ulu fUr war. and ore e6utsrpri,,i,-
lh,lllnE ~. Natal frontier Lalne' NJ
Mhl,u Do ln. polio route from die Trans.
'Nai lN natal De- unattended
~ ls .hll IhIt th0 Afubndar nae
rgu print what purp0rta Oh ~. ....t-
Official account % tha recent u.,ir ~
IUura. BOT uH these credit a. r,1y1.
lnFham tr."ns, tha British hrp1t In IN.
south African fauubuc. with a1yI6r
mot Great britain was willing DO. .b,r-
ION %" question ui British ruF.rainty
li ihH proposals made No the INu.mf4r-
l.ln conference by Sir Alfred NIirar.
ih' governor uf Cape Colony ma man.
lsh hIEh commissioner " South Aff.da.
Myf" accepted. hoy 4u uUt ofpluei
'Ilh.f DO cape Colony 0f hrrs"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-09-05

Wnahlnrton. Sept 1.-The secretary
OF war has ordered the Thirty third
regiment uf volunteers from Fort sam
Houston. Texas. 90 san Francisco for
cmburknuuu 10 the Philippines. The
regiment 10 commanded by Col. Hare.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-09-05

London Sept o. Tho second edition
NJ CO.. Times uauyl thir morning rlu-
ialh' 10 dispatch from Pretoria url,r
dliU H. Sept . saying.
Ih. predominant Wow o. Tint the
lHHt dispatch OPENS 49, The way On "A
WHluH NINruIH IuiHmueh aa thu ufa-
pusllH of Mr Chamberlain. relating 10
ih" seven year franchise. have baan
practically complied with
This Dr. che result Uf tha iununura
Wf Herr Fischer lihH special agent u
ihu Orange Fu"a stItpl with the HHHd."
This dispatch however. Dr. at variance
with the editorial views on the matter
oppressed uY Che r.mrH th's morning.
The uuNlty of tha news 100 regard 10
thH trouble I1 South Afrlra had q de-
DIirily depressing effect uu fhs stock
exchange today 1ll departments SYM
puthIziuF
PREPARING FOR WAR.
C0patown. Sept. 5.-ArrhnE smcntp
urr being made f1r safeguarding tho
Geographic communication with tho
cape loo case OBJ war with Great Britain
and the 1'rursD1l
Refugees 90 thU number " tt1 have
arrived hnrH and million cartridges
have boon forwarded 90 pgtermaoritz-
burg, capital ~ iha British territory %
Natal
Many Dutch farmers are leaving
lechulnhllHi f1r the purpose OF foum-
lrg lulEvr ucross the frontier
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-02-02

DR.. +. +. Varney of North Chelms-
fond, was very pleasantly surprised hy n
few of his friends at his home. Thursday
evening, and the genial doctor will al.
ways remember the anniversary, it being
the 3Sth milestone in lite's Journey. Ga
behalf Of the doctors friends, MIR. Pres :
ton Piggott presented him with hand
some pr of driving gloves and Mr..
Piggott said in the course of his speech
that she hoped when the doctor useo
them he might be reminded Of the high
esteem in which he is held by his
friends The recipient responded for
the useful souvenir, and Mrs. Varney,
the doctors good wife read an original
poem and the happy rhyme told of the
doctor First calP' after he ha1 cast his
lot on the professional sea.
Guessing, games and eharades inter
spersed with music helped to make the
event socially delightful. Refreshments
were served and all present were given
a piece of tine birthday cake. The cake
WAS suitably inscribed. Al seemed to
have spent very pleasant evening. -
Lo,ceH Nal.
DR.. Varney is a son of Mr.. +. g. Var
ney of this town, and brother of Wilder
Varney of the firm Folsom & Varney,
and with his wife, formerly Miss Cush-
ing, have many friends here who are
always glad to hear of their prosperity
and happiness.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-02-02
Camp Columbus.

HsyaDa. fuss ia. - ~
ElIfor 4 PORTER -ugp.-e you
would like u k10w hon A. are lere in
cur nea hom- eu ftr I-.afd of euss.
VII. We erreed il Hyaa hsfbof.
Ihur-day evening, IN l3#b 4-f.. about
dark. 80 "e c9aIa a7t z gesq good
Yiea Of MOI ~ G.falee- fHrt-. They
arr mar tog"ttrr. t5'alc. ut Tide
the barbor. W anchored near The
reek Of he Asire. aaa I ell "a il
mad. u fefl a. though - would Ike 70
kave cha ce At 'h. ~p8aI4rd- hen ~
"a" II. Tn pe.ufss ~ i. are perfect.
We are eamped n Nariaus. fine miles
from Havana. W marched out 4e.ter-
day. saturday. nd have ttef ~ work
all Day today. ffXing up 9l1 Areuads sed
hauling Our freight 6ut fffm fbr harf.
Havana J. -sme" hat q fiefeBt In al.
praraf ce from aur eiie- En- he ssates.
The street, afe just aide edouah r. two
teams 10 pa ard In ,id=@4le- arr not
Wide enough f9r Two 10 Max abreast.
The house, are one aad IB1 -.ofie. high.
aHo faf Window thef haye if9u grating
AID lind il,tead i gla.-
have been dow 10 tn cry today.
With he "agoa Train. ard h sores are
all open AID doug d coed business. [
don't lhnh hes have aH5 -ut day here.
NV dobt believe Ill lou bar about
he sickness among liz soldier. hire Ia
Cuba. Tor il ), written rs meh thai have
got cut, or Will 70 get 0ut = he ser.
vice. and there j. 10 truth il t.. The
weather her. i fiue, ard ~ hsye q fiae
camp ground. Ctu lnOk 9ut OF 70 the
Gull OF NJ Xieo f51m our camp The
coast l. hgh. gfaeu4l rise from the
water, AID h. charactef # h oil is
limestone. viii i.-@ inchr- f .oil % il.
@i,h Vt could 80 M i the teams
aid farming tools they hage here. They
Az about t"o hundred ar. behina the
tmes should thiuk. Al Of III buile-
5ags are eiihrr stone or brick. have seen
III, Il few Huo4et buildings IA most II
hon have gafd~u on the foef
The CRY H. beeu eie4aed - -iaee The
|. ;. army has tecH here and : Qai.e a
estaU cty nov. TIL stree. are all
p..Ved aud there are one Or two lile- Of
mule cars. TO electric. here yer. but
ny hay q. ctiic light
with Va sauI set1 NY REroRTKR
hoe. ~eaa il Ia II ya,a. L. NJ. Vol.
Al, h Amy Cup-.
Tho Roy, ue all H-l and cpLfented
no" hat ~ haYe - Hhese " -sarted
for II NJ, 4ithoggh 81 afe d little
lttr io1 IN fus. w wt.,e sgair Wien
| have secs mOfe Of a. country.
Your. e.
EDWARD SPAR. : Lt-ut.
Bteat' L. 1t Nj. VI. Art.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-02-02
Maine Club Women III the State
Capitol

The mid winter meeting Of the Maine
Federation Of Women's Clubs closed
with successful meeting in the Repre- :
sentative hall. Thursday afternoon.
Governor Powers and State Supprin.
| tendent of Schools Stetson addressed the
federation and We're warmly received.
| Papers were rec by Mrs. Frank l..
Mosely, Portland; Mrs. F. NJ. Ray,
Westbrook; Miss Mary A. Sawtele and
Mrs. Pepper, Waterville; Miss l.. II.
Connor, FAN teld, and others.
| The question box WAS conducted by
Mrs. Chimes of Caribou aud there were
numerous speakers on the topics pre-
sented
| A constitutional amendment providing
for the election of officers by cou-
mittee instead of by the whole conven-
ton was recommended for favorable
action at the annual meeting next Octc-
Der, which will be held either at Bath or
| Watervlle.
Mrs. Leavtt of Skowhegan, presented
an amendment providing for the appoint
ment of the corresponding secretary ill.,
stead of her election.
| Miss l.. II. Conner, chairman of The
committee on travelling libraries, read
her report. She explained the origin of
the movement and the work that has
been done in arousing interest in this
matter.
A large gathering of ladies and ger
tlemen after ded the public hearing he
| fore the committee on library in the
Senate Chamber, Thursday evening
| The matter discussed WAS the resolve
providing for travelling libraries. The
women of the federation of clubs were
well represented. Miss Lucia II. Con.
nor of Faii field, Mrs. g. b. d. Pepper of
| WaterVille, Mrs. Florence G. Porter of
Caribou, Mrs. Eta :. Osgood of Port
land Mrs. Laura f. Richards of Gard =
ner, Miss Mary :. Snow of Bangor, Ms.
Atwood of Auburn, and Mrs. II. w.
ftue of Augusta spoke earnestly in la
Vor of the measure. rs did Prof Eiiiah
Cook of the State Grange. Prot Roberts
of Colby aud Seth Sfetson OF the STATE
educational department,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-02-02
The Ravages of Grip

That modern scourge, the grip, poi
sons the air with its fatal germs SO that
no home is safe from its 1ayages but
mutitudes have found "A sure protection
against tins dangerous malady in DR..
Kings New Discovery When you feel
a soreness in your bones and muscles,
have chils and feyels, sore throat, pain
in the back of the head, catarrhal symp-
toms and stubborn cough you may
know you have the grip and that you
need Dir. Kings New Discovery. 1t will
promptly cure the worst cough, heal
the intlamed membranes, kin the dis
ease germs and prevent the dreaded
after effects Of the malady. Price 30
cts. and 81 90. Money back if not cured.
A trial bottle free
{. w. Folsom's Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-02-02
MAKE IT PUBLIC.
Publicity COunts---That's What The
People Want Skowhegan Elk
preston on The Subject.

Make II public
Tell the Peep g about it
Gratitude promotes publicity.
Grateful citizens talk.
They tell their neighbors-tell their
friends.
The news is too good to keep.
Everybody should know about the lit.
tie conquerOr.
bad backs are numerous.
SO few understand the cause.
Many skowhegan people are learning
And better still they are being cured.
Lame backs are lame no more.
eak ones regain their strength.
This is the every day talk in Ports
mouth
OF Doan's Kidney Pills
Our citizens are making it public.
MIR. c. l.. Allen of Canaan, farmer,
says: "My kidneys had troubled me a
great deal for long time At night |
could not lie in bed on account of pain
in the small of my back. 1t was diff
cult for me to stoop or do any lifting
Procuring Doan's Kidney Pills at Fol-
SONS drug store procured asupply and
from this treatment found great relief.
| was not annoyed at night after using
them and slept well. My wife was
troubled with backache and other symp-
toms of kidney complaint. After using
Doans Kidney Pills she agreed with me
in believing them to be a reliable kidney
medicine"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price 80 cents. Mailed by Eos
ter-Milburn Co, Buffalo, y. Y, sole
agents for the United States. Remem-
Der the name Doan's and take no sub
stitute.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-02-02
County Finances.

been and are bring run jndiciously aud
economically and The statement for the
year 1898, just printed for distribution
among Somerset citizens makes very
satisfactory showing.
The cash received during the year
with the cash on hand vt the beginning
thereof amounted TO $27, III 80. Some
OF the principal items were: Taxes,
towns, organized plantations including
road taxes in unil corporated places, and
State of Maine County tax on unincorpo.
rated places $19,700 OIL; fines and costs,
supreme court, S. 367 %; fines and costs,
trial justices, $673.52; contlscated IL
quors, sos 90; rent of tenement in Jail
property, $99.l7.
Some OF the principal items OF TX
peDditure were: Court, jail and general
expenses, 81 ,9058S; support of prison.
ers, So, 379.37; bills of cost. county COM
missioner's court, Sl,274.07; bills of
cost, So, 672 SO; paid for maintenance of
roads in organized plantations, 81, PSI 90 /;
officers salaries, 81 SCI II; State tax,
$685. Is; referees bills, $lS9; constables
bills, $l60 so; stenographers' bills
$433 %; traverse jurors, $500 o. !;
grand jurors, 1919 "a; printing and ad-
vertising, $1,000; legal services, 500 so !;
interest on loan, 1925; bal. officers
salaries, 1897, 1886; land damage on
location of roads, $50; sher,fl7s bills
81, l43. 20; Somerset Bar Library Asso-
citation, $500; collectors commissions,
$10S.65 collections on County tax,
$l2339; balance in treasury, 81, 644 So
The financial standing of the County
is shown by statement of liabilities aud
resources. The liabilities including
$40, $50 interest bearing obligations of
the County aggregate S24, 790.40. To
meet this the County has cash on hand
s., 644.S5 and cash due on taxes, fines
and costs and other items amounting.
with the cash on hand, to $40, 930.73.
This leaves net liability of the County
of 81, S59.67. The net liability December
81, 1898 was $l1S24.07. This shows
net reduction of liability during the year
1898 of So, 964 3S.
Sheriff Vles report shows that 93
prisoners were committed to the County
jail during 1898, for various offenses as
follows: Intoxcation, %; larcency, Z /;
assault. 2; breaking aud entering, 3 :;
adultery, 4; idleness, s; vagabonds, IL;
tramps, S; kidnapping, L selling L.
quors, 4; killing moose, 2; obstructing
Justice, l; cheating by false pre- tense, l !;
night walking, ! ; poor debtors, 6.
As in former years, the sheriff says,
most of the cases listed as vagabonds
might properly have been included as
tramps as well as many of those COM
lnitted for intoxication.
In closing the commissioners and
treasurer say:
The year of 1898 has proved to be
fortunate year in many ways for the
County finances; terms of court have
usually been brief and reference cases,
so numerous and expensive in 1897, have
been few in number and less costly
these items together with the successful
result of efforts to realize upon all sums
due the County-particularly County
road taxes of long standing-have all
contributed to very satisfactory re-
duction in our net liabilities"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-02-02

Materials taken from the wrecked
cruiser Infanta Maria Teresa were sold
at public auction on January Is. They
did not bring as good prices as was ex
pected, few articles being suitable for
souvenirs. Most of the stuff sold con
sisted of ships stores and ordinary
materials. The two flags would have
brought high price, but the consul
withdrew them from the sale by orders
from the department at Washington.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-02-02
The Peace Treaty.

The Peace treaty has the right of way
at the capitol ut Washington this week
The Senate will devote practically all of
the time this week to the consideration
of the peace treaty. Senator Allison,
| chairman of the committee on appropria-
| lions, says he will not interfere at any
time with the consideration of the treaty,
by asking to have appropriation bills
taken up, and AS consequence the
treaty absorbs the attention when the
Senate is in executive session and debate
on various propositions relative thereto
What is known as the "Bacon resolu-
ton meets with favor among many
Senators and its adoption it is said would
secure nearly every Republican vote for
rattle ttion. II is as follows:
Resolved, That the ratification of the
pending treaty of peace with Spain shall
IN no wise determine the policy to be
pursued by the United States in regard
10 the Philippines, nor shall it commit
this government to a colonial policy; nor
j. il intended 10 emharrass the establish
ihent vi government by the people OF
those islands whenever conditions make
such proceeding hopeful of successful
and desirable results.
There seems to be no very good reason
Why such measure should hot receive a
passage and before the Senate reaches n
vote We think it may be. 1t can do no
harm and gives Senators opportunity to
place themselves on record against per
manent occupation or ABSORPTION of the
Philippine group of islands. A vote is
to be taken on ratification of the treaty
February 9th.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-02-02

The New York papers say that the
Standard Oil Company is behind the
great Consolidated Ice Company now
asking for incorporation by the Maine
legislature. The ice business in Maine,
as we view il, is being conducted now
well enough with hundred or more
companies and much better for the peo-
pie of Maine than 1t can be conducted by
one monster company, intended to
monopOlize the business.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-02-02

English farmers are protesting against
the killing of owls for millinery purposes
as the owl is the most valuable ally of
the farmer in the destruction OF mice,
rats and other rodents. When lovely
woman pauses to ref let that her natural
enemy, the mouse, is in the question, she
may forswear the wearing of OWLS heads
and wings. 1t would be well for far
mers in Anne RIGA to demonstrate out loud
against the wholesale destruction of
birds for sake of their plumage for MILL
merry purposes.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-02-02
Bucklln's Arn,ca SaIve.

srhe Best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands
Chilblains, orns, and all Skin Eruption
and positively cures Piles, or no pa!
required, 1t is guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction or money refunded
Price % cents per box.
{. w. Folsom's Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-02-02

A Maine boy who is forging his way
to the front in the west is Rev. II. +.
Farnham, ? native of Belgrade and a
graduate of Colby 50 and of Yale
Divinity school. For two years he has
been on the faculty of Tabor college,
Iowa, and during the absence of Presi-
dent Hughes of that institution he is
the acting head of the college.