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The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23
South African War.

Monday sFeport from Gen. Joubert's
headquarters, which was presented to
the Transvaal council of war, that day,
says: "Heavy gun firing was heard in
the direction of Estcourt, Saturday, and
continuous rifle firing is proceeding
south to Ladysmith. A small sortie
from Ladysmith, that morning, was re-
pulsed. The Transvaal heavy guns fired
number of shells into the town in the
afternoon"
The government has received the fol.
lowing advices from Col. Royston, COM
mandant of the volunteers of Nov. 16:
"All the volunteers and police are well
and there are plentiful supplies for man
and horse. All was quiet yesterday,
and the same condition exists, this
morning, There has been no further
bonn bardment and the effects hitherto
have been trifling."
The British troops reoccupied Naauwa
Port on Sunday.
The Midland News says that Messrs.
Vanderwalt and Gober, members of the
Cape Assembly, have joined the Boer
forces at Colesburb.
The war office at London, Tuesday,
made public two dispatches from Gen.
Butler, Cape Town. The first had been
received from Gen. Clery, dated Mon
day, Nov. 26, and announced that three
privates were wounded, the previous
day, at Moot river. The second was
from Col. Baden Powell, dated at MAIZE
king, Nov. 6, saying: Gail are we'll
here. We have had a few successful
sorties. Our loss is 2 officers and II
men killed and officers and % men
wounded The enemy's loss is heavy
His numbers are decreasing but his guns
remain and shell us, keeping ont of the
range our small guns"
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23
Death of Vice President Hobart.

The death of Vice President Hobart
occurred, Tuesday at $50 a. m. He had
been i'll for nearly year, and although
his death had been expected at any time
there was still faint hope up to the
last among his personal friends in Pater.
son, that he would survive for some
time to come. These persons who had
been neghbors and lifelong friends OF
the Vice President, were deeply affected
by his death.
Mr.. Hobart was born in 1874 at Long
Branch, N. j. His ancestors on his
fathers side were English and on his
mothers side Dutch. Thirty. three
years ago he was graduated from Rut
gers College and began teaching school
Three months later he entered upon the
study of law with Socrates futile, a
prominent lawyer in Passaic county and
who was at that time mayor of Pater
son and married the daughter of Mr.
futile in 1869.
He rapidly rose in business and poll
tics for which he displayed decided
aptitude, and held important places OF
trust prior to his nomination to the vice
presidency. AS presiding officer OF
the Senate he gave excellent satisfaction
and was a general favorite in Washing.
ton.
His wife and one son, Garrett A
Hobart, Jr., survive him. A daughter
died in 1895 aged % years.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23

There is d family in Virginia" says
Golfers Weekly the name of which
is spelled 'Enroughty,' but it is pro
nounced Darby This fact. familiar
to many Americans, happened to be
told by Miss Hayward at a dinner in
London at which Mr.. Kipling was
present. when he broke in: You have
saved my reputation by telling that
You are the first man. woman or child
who could back me up in it,
THE explanation of the popularity is
that the Derhys were an English fami-
ly who settled in Virginia in the colo
NAL days. one of the sons, the tradi-
tional black sheep of the family, was
left share in his fathers will on con
dtion that he changed his name. He
changed his written name to En-
roughly, but continued to call himself
Derby.
"On hearing this explanation Mr..
Kipling said. 4 think l will change my
name to Smith You can spell ii
Smith II you like was the reply, but
it will always be pronounced Kipling.
q remark which caused him to look as
unfeigncdly pleased as a boy"
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23

which is developing into rather serious
symptoms, it has already required to be
lanced several times.
Norman Gould is at work in the mill
at Madison.
Mrs. Lydia c. Crosby has gone to
spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs
VIM. Eaton
There will be a Christmas tree and
Cantata at the Baptist church on Christ
mas night, Monday evening, Dec. 25th.
The car was packed jamed full that
took the V. |. S. members to the lecture
at Skowhegan, on Tuesday evening.
The subject of the lecture was THE
Philippines.
There will be no schools in town next
week after Wednesday, as Thursday is
Thanksgiving the committee decided it
would be as profitable to give Friday as a
holiday as we'll 1t will give the teachers
and scholars plenty of time to get over
the effects OF their dinner.
Joseph Stevens spent Sunday at his
home in Scion.
The people who attended the lecture al
Skowhegan, Tuesday evening, report a
fine time, but think it would have been
much more pleasant going and coming
had they had more car accommodations
Ralph and Rena Tibbetts will spend
Thanksgiving with their grand parents If
Scion.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Holt are moving
into the rooms in the second story of the
Hale block, where they will keep house.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23
A Story of Judge MattackM

Henry keyes of ermont WIS life
long Democrat. Governor Mattacks-
or Judge Mattacks-Was for a brief
period a Democrat also. After he got
to be judge he soon became Wing
While holding court at ST. Johnsbury
he occupied room ut the leading ho-
tel, which, as was usual during court
time was duh. Late at night Mr.
Keyes arrived and wanted bed The
landlord informed him that every bed
in the house had two in it except the
one that was occupied by Judge Mat
tacks.
eco up and tell him that Henry
Reyes wants to sleep with him.
The landlord went up. raped at the
judges door, and told him his errand.
Henry Reyes" said the judge half
asleep; Henry Reyes OF Newbury
Democrat? Oh. yes, I've had it once.
Let him in. - san Francisco Argonaut.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23
Mount RnInier'A shadows.

A recent visitor from the east TO
Puget sound describes with enthusi-
assn the wonderful shadow effects pro.
duced by and upon. the gigantic
snowy cone of Mount Rainier. II some.
times happens that the sky. as seen
from the city of Tacoma just before
sunrise is covered with dome of
cloud $4,000 feet or more. in height,
while behind the peak, toward the east.
the sky is clear. In such circumstances
the rising sun casts the shadow of the
great mountain upon the cloud curtain
overhead in the form of a vast blue
triangle the point Of which rests upon
the apex of the peak. At other times
the shadow of the earth can be seen
creeping up the cone in a distinct curve,
while the flush of sunset stains the
snow above the line of shadow to a
deep pink Youths Companion
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23
Mrs. Lucia 4. Cleveland.

Suddenly on Tuesday morning last,
Mrs. Cleveland, the wife of Mr.. Calvin
Cleveland, passed away. The immediate
cause of her death was heart failure,
although she has been in feeble health
for the last two years since she was i'll
with the grippe.
She was born eighty years and eight
days ago ON what is now known as the
DR.. Stevens place, thus growing up in
view of one of the fairest prospects in
her native town. In her twenty.third
year she was baptized into the fellow
ship of the First Baptist Church and
when the Bethany Church was formed
she became one of the constituent mem
bers. For nearly fifty-six years she has
been the beloved wife of Mr.. Calvin
Cleveland. Five children were given to
them. Two of their sons died in boy.
hood, one of them drummer boy ia the
Civil War. Two sons survive her,
Norris, living in town; William. in
Brockton, Mass. Her daughter, Dora,
was with her at the time of her death
She has lived the life of a faithful wife
and tender mother. She loved her
church and pastors and, though out of
active service for some time past she
will be missed by many who remember
her days and years of useful service
"Her children rise up and call her
blessed"
Her funeral service will be held in heI
late home today, Thursday, at p. M,
conducted by her pastor.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23

We were surprised when told, few
days ago, that it was held by some that
our item in regard to the work of the
board of health WAS "aimed' at a par
ticular person. We can say TINT there
was no purpose on the part of the writer
to reflect upon any person whomsoever.
We do not use the columns of the RE-
PORTER to abuse anyone or to attempt
to abuse anyone. The item in question
was written for the purpose of showing
the public that the REPORTER stands by
the board OF health in all reasonable,
vigorous efforts for the good OF the pub
lie and to give reasons for so doing.
We believe this position is correct one
and the reasons given were good and
sufficient.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23
SkOMhegan Markets.
PRICES PAID PRODUCERS.

PRICES PAID PRODUCERS.
BurrER-t1rst quality, stamped, Is to per n
BEEF-OX beef To cts.
BEANs-H and-picked yellow eyes. SEQ pea
beans. $500
OATs-35
|sGs-2l cts. per dog fresh.
HIDES And SKINs-Light hides, cts hides
cts, lamb skins 20 to 81 cts
each calf skins, 25 TO Si.00 each.
ForLTRY-Fowls, sto 10 cts. per 10. chickens
TO 10 cts.
ROUND HoG-5l, cts.
Wool Unwashed, "A to 20 cts.
TALLow-Rough ct. per ID,
Potatoes-So to 40 cts bu.
RETAIL MARKET.
New Maple Molasses % cts per qt
CHEEsE-l5 per 10.
FLoUR-Spnng wheat Patent. $500; Winter
wheat pat 4.50 Winter wheat choice, S40O TO
S425
CoRS-Slo5 perhsg meal and cracked corn o.ae
c. 5, MEAL-Sl.S5 per bag.
Middlings, SI.oO TO L2oper cwt; Chicago
gluten LEO sack
TEAs-2O to 50 cents per III.
CoFFEE-l2l2 to 80 cts. per 10.
LARD-Donestic, 10 cts; ~ estern, cts; Pure
cts.
foRK-Sc.
MoLAssEs-Pure Ponce, ~; pune barbados,
CHOICE CooSISe MoIAssEs 2So.
DRY FlsH-Cod, 10 I cts. per H.; pollock,
4 cts
ONtoNs--3 C. per 10.
EoGs- "a &25cts a doz.
SuaAR-Granulated, Sugar best quality r
pounds FOR Sl.00
brown, IS pounds for 81.
BUTTER-ls to 24cts per 10.
0ATs-Western old. 40 cts.
PotAtOes-40 50 bu.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23
improvements In Town.

The building operations in town,
this season, have not been numerous or
extensive but there have been some
important ones that have an effect upon
our industries.
The rebuilding of the oilcloth factory
building destroyed by fire, the extensive
repairs on the Shoe factory building,
the renovation OF the brick building
owned by the Skowhegan Pulp Company,
known as the Burrill mill, the filling of
1t with 20 looms and other machinery
fer the manufacture of worsted goods,
and the erection of an 100 foot Chin
ney by the company, are among the
more important items in the industrial
construction line.
There have been but few dwellings
erected, absolutely new, but several
have been rebuilt to an extent and ex-
pense we'll near that of erecting new
buildings, and large amount of gen.
eral repairs, outside and in, have been
done on houses, stables and other
buildings. Brown & Ward have erected
a new two story brick building on
their vacant lot, west of the Bison
brick store on Water street and it is
finished ready for occupancy. The
Skowhegan Water Company has also
put in place a pump to be run by water
power, to supplement their steam power
for pumping.
Much work of permanent character
has been done upon our streets and
walks, including two long pieces of
matchmaking, and the construction of
concrete sidewalks. Thus while we
have not done much In the way of new
buildings, the old ones have been put
in good condition, and improvements
have been going on in many ways.
The Jump in building materials has
not had good effect upon building in
this town. Our industries are in u
flourishing condition, never were more
so, and we hope to make better show
ing next year in the erection of houses
II our industries continue at the present
pace, we shall need more places for
people to live in than we now have.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23
Victor Grange.

Victor Grange gave an entertainment
in honor OF, and reception to, the ex-
soldiers at the town hall, Fail field
Centre, Tuesday evening.
The hall and stage were decorated
profusely with flags. The We Grams
were given seats of honor on the stage.
Miss Tczier, in behalf OF Victor Grange.
gave n splendid and patriotic address
of welcome. The choir rendered pat.
riotic songs. A number OF poeticsl
Rotations, touching upon war scenes,
were given. State chaplain, s. F.
Emerson responded to an invitation to
be present, and give his lecture on 1.-THE
seven days battles in front of Rich
mond", giving personal "reminiscences
as well rs a general outline of that
great conflict. After the exercises a
supper was served by the ladies of
Victor Grange. The large hall was
completely filled and an extra time
enjoyed by all.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is blood or constitutional dis
ease, and in order to cure it you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls
Catarrh Cure is not quack medicine
1t was prescribed by one of the best ply
sicians in this country for years, and is a
regular prescription. 1t is composed OF
the best tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combina-
ton of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Tole-
do, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, price 7sc.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23

Mrs. Eliza Cronkhite OF Cornville, in
forms us that an item appeared in the
REPORTER to the effect that Carl Hight
and George Bates had recently been to
Kingsbury, was incorrect, as these men
were at home at the time they were re-
presented to be at Kingsbury. She
states further, that the item represent
ing her as a graduate of Somerset
Academy, and that she was to spend a
few days in Boston and vicinity was
also untrue,
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23
The War In Philippines.

Generals Macarthur and Lawton's
commands were near each other, the 18th
inst. General Macarthur Is getting
supplies in Tarlac over the railroad
from Bamban with an engine which
was raised from the river by the 9th
Infantry.
Col. Howes, who occupied Victoria,
with six troops of the Sd Cavalry, has
advanced to Rosalies. A letter was
found at Victoria from Private Des
mond of the Signal Corps, one of the
81 American prisoners held there.
These prisoners, the letter said, were
expecting to be taken to the mountains
before the army arrived.
Two thousand insurgents were re-
ported to be massing at Corona, above
Tsrlac, and General Masccardo is said
to be in the mountains west of Angeles,
with 1000 men, purposing to make raids.
Rain had been falling throughout the
month and for the past week there has
been a heavy downpour. The whole
country is in as bad condition as at any
time this season.
despatch of Tuesday. said the
whereabouts of Generals Lawton and
Young is becoming as mysterious as
Aguinaldo's. The belief is beginning to
grow at Manila that Gen. Lawton has
struck the trail of the insurgent govern
ment and is pursuing the ministers in
the Binquine mountains. 1t has been
his ambition to capture the Filipino
leaders and he and Gen. Young believe
that cavalry brigade, living on the
country, could run them down to any
part of the island. One vague report
brought by Spanish prisoners is that
Aguinaldo and others were nearly sur
rounded by the Americans soon after
the insurgent chief left Tarlac, but he es-
capped through the lines in peasants
clothes.
Officers and soldiers arriving at Cab.
anatuan from Gen Lawton's force de.
scribe the campaign as one OF great
hardships. Many men dropping out
sick were left at various towns without
adequate supplies and attendance, some
of them making their way back across
the terrible road.
is very active.
The transport Logan with the 41st
Regiment Infantry on board, sailed
from New York for Manila, Monday.
The transport Hancock and City OF
Iu6DiO Safleu from Dan rTdnClbCO, mOu
day night, for Manila The Hancock
had on board nine companies of the 44th
Infantry and some recruits. The re-
naming companies of the 44th and two
companies of the 43rd are on board the
City of Pueblo.
General Young has reported that
Aguinaldo, with party of 200, includ
ing some women and few carts, passed
Aringay, on the coast between Sar
Fabvan and san Fernando, in thu
province of Union, Friday, Nov. II
The general adds that Aguinaldo prob
ably intended to strike inland through
the Binqnet mountains, toward Bayom
bong, in the province of Neuva Viscaya
General Young with cavalry and Maca
bebes is pursuing the Filipino leader.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23
High School Notes.

We had no foot ball game, Saturday.
William Halves of 80, now of Colby
'03, passed Saturday aud Sunday in
town,
Blaine Viles OF '9S, and of Bowdoin
'03, is in town he will stay until after
Thanksgiving.
The school wishes to extend thanks
to the Woman's Club for their kind
invitation, To attend the lecture upon
1.-The Philippines, held under their
auspices, on Tuesday evening.
Two of the graduates of the class of
80 have just finished a very successful
term of school: Cecil Jewett who has
been teaching the grammar school at
East Madison. aud Daisy Holway, who
has been teaching at North Madison.
Miss Holway's school gave a fine eX-
hibtion to their friends and parents,
on Friday evening the l7th. 1t is
pleasant To note the success Of our
graduates as teachers.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23

Admiral Dewey made bad break
when he decided the Washington house,
given to him by citizens of the United
States, to his wife. This raised rum
pus generally and the Dewey house
hold, realizing their mistake, did the
best they could to remedy it. Mrs
Dewey promptly conveyed the property
to Admiral Dewey's son. This house
affair has been devoid of sound business
sense from the first. There was no need
of calling upon people to subscribe this
fund, and government officers taking a
leading part In it gave it a seDi-ofiicial
aspect, entirely out of place. The &C
ceptance Of the gift by Dewey was his
first act to crate upon the feelings OF
American citizens. We do not under
stand how the great Admiral could be
obtuse enough TO think for moment OF
giving away this gift, and the donors
were perfectly justified in resenting it.
1t Is now stated that the object of deed.
ing the house to Mrs. Dewey was to
secure perfect title to the Admirars
son.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23
A Turquoise Syndicate.

New York, Nov. 1.-THE North
American Turquoise Syndicate has been
organized in Jersey City with Gen
Douglass Leffingwell and A. MacGregor
Leffingwell of New Haven and Thomas
|. Maddern of Jersey City as incorpora.
tors. The capital stock is $l000,000.
Leading jewelers. are said to be interest.
ed. The company will operate turquoise
mines in New Mexco.-Boston Journal.
Hachita, New Mexico, Turquoise
property seems TO be attracting more
attention and rapidly approaching in
value.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23

Senator Frye of Maine Is the present
president pro TEN Of the U. s. Senate,
and now that Vice President Hobart is
dead, will preside at the opening of the
Senate, Monday, December A, and until
president pro TEN is elected. 1t is
generally understood that Senator Frye
will succeed himself In that capacity.
He is an excellent presiding officer and
very popular as such with Senators.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23

General Funston doubts if Aguinaldo,
whom he considers an able fellow aud
full of tricks, will ever be captured In
his opinion the Filipino leader will make
his escape from Luzon and go to Hong
Kong when he realizes that the liz is up
for him. No one would regret his de
parture from Luzon very much. Once
he were out of that country, the rebel
lion would 60 to pieces very soon prob
ably,
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23

Thursday, next, is Thanksgiving day,
the REPORTER force may properly OBJ
serve the day, the paper will be issued
one day earlier in the week, Wednesday
instead of Thursday. Copy for adver-
tisements must be in hand, tuesday, and
correspondents will please send in their
communications one day earlier than
usual.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23

Maj. William Dickey, one of the best
known men in the State of Maine, died
Sunday last, at his home in Fort Kent
William Dickey was born in Bristol,
Me-, May, 1910, passed the most of his
youthful days in Franklin county, and
was postmaster at Strong and repres-
ented that town in the legislature in
1912. He married Miss Frances l.. Bod.
fish of Gardiner where he lived for a
time. Later he moved to Fort Kent, then
a wilderness, and resided there ever
after. He was member of 80 different
legislatures. He was very popular
man at Augusta and did much for his
constituency at the state capitol.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23

We are under obligation To Benjamin
c. Stone, grand scribe, for the journal of
proceedings of the Grand Encampmen'
of the |. .. o. F. Of the State of Maine,
held at Portland, October Is, 1879. The
order is In excellent working condition.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23
A Gard of Thanks.

To the many kind friends and neigh
bors who rendered me such friendly aid
upon the occasion of my recent bereave-
ment in the loss of my brother, | wish 10
express my heartfelt gratitude.
SARAH r. JUDKISs.
Cornvile, Ne. Nov. 18th 1899.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23
Mrs Drew's Opinion of Edwin Booth

Edwin Booth had n very sweet char
acter and charming manner nj re-
hearsals. which he detestcd think.
after Hamlet, his Bertuccio in the
Fools Revenge" was his finest rep
resentation. He threw his whole soul
into it, and it was indeed perform.
ance TO be remembered Mrs John
Drew in Scribner's
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23

The 5. 5. Mcclure Company warn
people against young man calling him
self Myron West Who is soliciting SUBJ
scribers for the Mcclure Magazine. He
is an imposter, they say. They have no
agents.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23

Republicans have nominated Thomas
N. Hart for mayor of Boston, and Dem.
ocrats have nominated Patrick Collins.
A lively and earnest campaign is to be
entered upon forthwith.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23
Thursday, the 30th Day Of November,
A, D, 1899,

as a day of general Thanksgiving, to be OBJ
served by all the inhabitants of our State in
their homes and churches. And | earnestly
request them on that day to refrain from all
unnecessary labor, and also to remember by
appropriate gifts and substantial aid, the poor,
the unfortunate and the suffering, as charity
and benevolence are among the most dovout
and christian thanks that can be profiered to
Him whose "hand has been upon US for good
and whose goodness and guidance, we, one
and all, desire to thankfully recognize and
acknowledge.
Given at the Executive Chamber at Augusta
this thirteenth day of November
in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and ninety. nine, and the
Independence of the United States of
America the one hundred and twenty
fourth.
LLEWELLYN POWERS.
By the Governor.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary of State.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23

One of our chest protectors is a sure
preventative from colds. We have them
in different sizes. Sampson, the corner
druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-23
After Shaving

Comfort Powder leaves the skin soft and
prevents soreness. DR.. G. Fl. Bullock,
of Hartford, Conn, says :-"For use
after shaving, IL is the best thing 10 the
world"