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The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-02
AT WASHINGTON.

A dispatch was received, Friday, from
Admiral Dewey, stating that for political
reasons the Oregon which is at Homo
lulu should be sent to Manila at once.
The Senate Committee on Privileges
and Elections decided that there was no
case made in the protest against senator
Hanna of Ohio, and ordered such re-
port made to the senate. Senator Tur-
ley of Tennessee reserved the right to
make statement concerning the matter
to the Senate, though no minority re-
port would be made
The President has made several amend
ments to the regulations governing the
examination of enlisted men for APP
pointment as second leutenants in the
army. Accordingly the usual prelimi-
nary examination of such applicants will
be held March 20 of this year instead of
Sept. /, as under the former regulation.
The advancement of the date of exami.
nation is supposed to be due to the
pressing necessity for additional officers
in consequence of the war
The President has nominated William
R. Day of Ohio, to be United States cir
cult judge for the sixth judicial circuit;
jeremiah J. Met earthly, surveyor of Gus
toms, Boston and Charlestown, district,
Mass; s. Sillman Blanchard, appraiser
OF merchandise in the district of Boston
and Charestown, Mass.
Lord Herschell, who WAS associated
with the late Gov. Diugley on the
Anglo American commission and warm
friend OF him. died AT Washington, yes
terday.
The House passed the Senate army
bill Wednesday, by vote OF 203 to 80,
also he general deficiency appropria-
ton bill.
The Senate passed the naval appro-
pration bill.
The public debt was increased In
February S5,279,64l. The cash In
treasury at end OF month, $3.50, l03, 513.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-02

The act amending the law relating to
road commissioners in towns has passed
both branches of the legislature and
been signed by the governor. Now, as
we understand it, towns may elect, one,
less than 81 so per day, or may refrain
from electing any. In case they do not
elect commissioners the selectmen have
charge of the highways as before the
law of 1897 was passed. This modifica-
ton of the law is wise as large number
of the smaller towns of the state was
we'll to leave some discretion with towns
in these local affairs.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-02
Affairs at Manila

The insurgents in the city Of Manila
tried the torch in their operations last
week causing loss estimated at $500, coo.
Buildings were fired IN three different
sections of the city. The fires were con
trolled by troops after severe labor. \
considerable number of incendiaries shot
and few soldiers wouaded. Early
Thursday morning a large body Of inSur.
gents made demonstration of MacAr.
thurs front, near taloocan, and were
repulsed our casualties were one man
killed, 10 wounded.
Admiral Dewey, when asked 10y the
correspondent of the Associated Press
to give his reasons for requesting Wash
iugton to send the battleship Oregon Il
Manila, firmly declined to discuss the
matter. All was quiet here last night
and along the line, except for some de
sultory firing by the rebels near Calico
can and San Pedro Macati.
Two commissioners v no returned from
Mslolos under flag of truce, Monday,
report that eight thousand rebels are
anxious to surrender, They also ex-
press the belief that Aguinaldo is in
clined to accept pacific overtures.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-02

Winchendon, Mass. Feb 27.-An un.
known woman was found in the snow or
the road to Rindge, N. H.. Saturday
night, and her death yesterday causes
the police to believe that she had taker
poison with suicidal intent. Shortly be.
fore her death she partially gained con.
seriousness. but was unable 10 give he
name. She said she had relatives il
Rindge and that she had taken laud
anum. She was about SO years OF age
was 5 feet inches in height. and
weighed about $50 pounds. She was
dressed In black and wore a black bonnet
and dark gray shawl
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-02

Boston. Feb. 21-An Italian namea
Gracimo Clio. aimsd With u revolver
cleared che restaurant of Pasquel.t
Picard On North street last night in.
discriminatory diseharging the Weapor
in all direct ons 40 one was mt, al
though narrow escapes We're numerous
clio started to run and aimed point
blank at police officer " no was In pun
suit. but the bullet went Wild An Off
Ger who tackled clio had his left arm
fractured. clio as locked up
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-02
Number 9
Bingham

a VI Holden has Been drawn fa5y-
nan for The Mareh tern u coar.
Dan Moore o Mose9R. VA II augusta
last wee
+. II Gilman Is nom froa augusta,
FOR a short TIM
Lander Z Savage nage decided to aaul
the maple cut o. Pleasant kidge to this
place where il VI be worked irto asst
blocks. A number Of men aad teams
will be employed
Mrs. Chas Church aea, t. the Port.
land hospital last Monday morunz Tor
treatment.
Josie Robinson Who has been a, work
at I'd Bakers Is nov a. Granville Good
richs.
Road Commissioner Wilson and Cbas.
Niles Of Scion, were in town last week
Severa young people from this village
attended dance at Scion, asl week. re.
turning BY moonlight
Chas. Spaulding was out OF the woods
few days last week
Mrs. Runnels is al ChAs Ovens. SICK
With pneumonia.
The Ladies Aid Society are TO meet at
Mrs. I. F. Houghtons. Wednesday,
March 9th, and have picnic dinner, gen.
tlemen invited. Should the day be
stormy the regular meeting will be at Sue
Prebles.
large number partook OF the supper
at Union Hall, last Friday night, and a
satisfactory sum was realized The even
ing entertainment consisted OF several
charades and music.
Jonah McIntire OF Scion. vas in town
last Tuesday.
Ben Adams, IRVINE Moore. Frank
Hilton, Chas. Ham. Viii Whorff, Mark
Savage. J ! Lander and others attended
Masonic meeting, Monday evening at
/ North Arson, where the third degree was
worked by the deputy grand marshall.
The number Of births in the town of
/ Bingham during the past year was twenty
two. marriages thirteen, and deaths
twelve.
Danvels Baker got out of the woods
the hrst OF the week
The funeral services OF Nh lafayette
Curtis, whose death occurred Sunday,
were held on Tuesday, Rev. I c Greg
CRY attending.
a general good time is planned for
next Thur, day night at the Peg mill,
candy pull, sociable, music by the band.
The Invitation IS general
Mary Clark is here from her school at
KentS Hill.
Increase Robinson of Waterville. was
in town, Tuesday night.
The town officers finished settling last
week and found the Liabilities of the town
OF Bingham above resources, S3.878 81,
a reduction from last year OF s382I6.
There vas expended for labor on high
ways during last summer, 81, SOL IS;
amount for breaking snow in winter,
1916 e8; TO break snow from Feb. J to
Mar. /. 1898, 1875. %; the cost of main
tainirg schools about 1855 90; repairs
on school houses. $248 s.; text books,
Si22.15 One term OF free high school
was taught in the village in the iall, cost
ing ST44 90. The expense of poor in
town. 1917 II; town charges. STAG %;
amount cue on taxes OF 1897 and %,
S2.457 50. The town meeting will be
held Monday next. The warrant contains
two articles out OF the usual routine. one
to see if the town will discontinue the
road running south from Isaac Holway's
and one 10 see if the town will vote to
| build school house on the river road in
| the south west part OF the town.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-02
Two l.OCknuta.

Editor Wife from second story
window You don't get in this house
at any such hour of the morning as this
Editor (appealingly)-But, my dear
1 was unavoidably detained at the Office
You see. we had late news OF tremen
dous big lockout, and
Wife-All right you We got news OF
another now (slanming down the win
dow London Answers
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-02

1t lis not likely that any English
speaking people understand 30 keen and
punctilious devotion to the niceties Of
language as that which characterizes the
French grammarians. We may help
ourselves to understand it perhaps by
reading story told Of NJ. Lamany.
One night lately he awoke and sprang
out of bed with wild cry, His wife
came running. He was in alarm and
despair.
why, what Ia the matter ?" she
gasped
II dreamed, said the professor
"Oh, had horrible a heartrending
dream.
What was it2
Il dreamed was talking and dis
hnctly heard myself utter sentence
which had grammatical error in it.
Youth Companions
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-02

''If / was to commit suicide at sea,
said Weary Walker as he shifted the
hay band on his left foot. I'D jump
from tn bow of tn boat
IAN why not from tn stern 2 que
ried Limpy Lannigan.
''If jumped from tn stern said
Weary. II couldnt avoid tn wash
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-02

Perhaps one OF the most unique Ideas
for causing an umbrella that has been
exchanged by mistake 70 be returned Il
its owner is that of Bangor gentleman
who has painted in bold. white letters
on the insids Of his earthly parachute
the following reminder. "Stolen from
John -. - Ohio st Bangor Me =
Exchange,
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-02

can nominee OF Waterville for mayor and
Mr.. Frank Thayer is the Democratic
nominee for the same Office. There is no
doaht of the Republican party carrying
the city.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-02

Jennie-Herbie. IT says here another
octogenarian : dead What's an octo-
genarianY
Herbie-W ell | don just know
what they are. but they must be aw
fully sickly creatures You never ,ar
of en- but they re dying -Brooklyn
Life
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-02

OF 80 hags shown IN a flags of all
nations supplement to "A London wee.
ly in 1858 II have disappeared among
them those of the East India company
Of the lonian islands, of Tuscany, Ma
pies the States Of the Church. of the
Russian American company and Of Sar
DINA
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-02

The Maine Central railroad has re-
Gently adopted the plan of billing freight
for less than 100 pounds and charging
pro rata. This is conccs sion TO and
10 the interest of the small shipper, and
is right.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-02

The largest price ever asked and paid
Tor single pearl was $3.50, 600, which
was the value of the great Tavernier
pearl 1t is the largest and most perfect
gem of its kind known. 1t is exactly
TWO inches in length and oval shaped
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-02
The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

- s.,,ru K. e. McNEELIE.
10 SMITH & CO, PUBLISHERS,
v,rra STREET. sKOwHEGAN, ME.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-02

Holeb in this county has been made a
domestic money order office.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-02

ENTERED AS SECOND oLAss MAIL NATTER.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-07
MOVEMENTS OF TROOPS.
Drive Back the Insurgents and Have
Several Engagements.

Washington, Nov. 6.-The war de-
partment has received the following
cablegram:
Manila, Nov. 6.-Wheaton's expedi-
ton, $500 strong, transports Sheridan
and Aztec, and two coasting steamers,
conveyed by three war vessels, left for
Lingayen gulf this morning. MacAr-
thurs troops advanced to Magalang
yesterday. clearing the country between
Angeles and Arayat; encountered about
1000 of enemy at different points.
O'Brien, wits battalion of Seventeenth
infantry, two troops Fourth cavalry
and Slaven's scouts moving on road
from BaluIut, east of Angeles, encoun-
tered and drove enemy in the direction
of Magalang, who left forty-nine dead
on field. O'Brien captured twenty-eight
prisoners, fourteen rifles. Colonel Smith,
with two other bettalions, Seventeenth,
Hamilton's battery, First artillery, and
engineers and signal detachment,
moved en- direct road from Angeles to
Magalang, capturing latter place, in
fiicting loss on enemy in killed and
wounded of about 100, capturing fifty
prisoners, large amount of insurgent
transportation.
Our casualties reported at twelve
wounded. Severe heavy rain last three
days have rendered decisive movements
by Lawton's troops impossible. He now
has abundant supplies al San Isidro and
further north, and will operate to the
north and westward when the country
now submerged permits. OTIS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-07
CAPTURE OF MAGALANG.
Important Town That Was Taken
By General Macarthur.

Manila, Nov. 6.-Magalang, the town
taken yesterday by two columns of
General MacArthur's division under
Colonel Smith and Major OBrien, is a
strong town situated midway between
Angeles and Arayat
The movement is a part of a plan for
the Americans to possess all the
country to the southeast of Tarlac. as
the troops close in on the capital, cut
ting the line of the enemy's retreat in
that direction.
The insurgent force is estimated at
1,00G Colonel Smith first encountered
a small force entrenohed a quarter of
q mile beyond Angeles, which soon re-
treated, leaving two of their number
dead. The enemy made a short stand
at the outskirts of Barrios and San
Francisco, brislxly shooting at the ad-
vancing Americans.
Captain Brush deployed with the adj
vance guard OF the battalion and
charged the Filipinos, who took to
flight. Seven Americans were wound
ed. The Americans almost surrounded
the insurgents, who resisted stubborn
~ but Lieutenant Hamilton's artillery
cut them up. Lieutenant Slavin's
troops captured a company of the
enemy with their arms during the adj
vance.
General Wheeler's brigade is formed
at Angeles in order to be prepared for
a general engagement.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-07

The gravest danger" he added
threatening a peaceful administration
Is intrigue among the insular politi-
Clans and he declared that the United
States government must for years keep
control of the Philippines in order to
prevent such conditions from existing.
The members of the Sixth infantry,
which is divided into three garrisons
throughout the island of Negroes are
undergoing great hardships.
A recently organized revolutionary
movement has been discovered in
northern Negros and the leaders have
been forced to withdraw to Ranay. A
number of bandits under the leadership
of Papa Isio, a religious charlatan, has
been driven into the mountains, but
it is expected they will give more
trouble.
A force of $50 native soldiers, armed
with Springfield rifles are helping the
Americans and found to be valuable
as scouts General Lawton's operations
have been temporarily suspended owing
TO heavy rains. The country around
Cabanatuan is flooded. The river, how
ever, has begun falling rapidly and
probably the country in that section
Will soon resume its normal condition.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-07
RECKLESS DRIVING.
Perambulator Overturned and Infant
Severely Injured.

severely injured.
Ten gallant men and a generous
sprinkling of women stood at the south
#east corner of First South and Main
streets at Ais yesterday afternoon and
saw perambu1ator containing 2-year-
old Annie Sorenson overturned by a
recklessly driven horse, the child
thrown head foremost upon the pave
ment, and the buggy attached to the
horse whisked around the corner and
up First South street without raising
a hand to assist the child. or stop the
flight of the woman with the buggy
who had caused the accident Mary
Sorensen, wife of Hans SorenSen, of
131 East Sixth South street, was pilot
ing the perambulator across Main
street and had stopped to allow a wo-
man who was zigzagging horse and
two-seated buggy in a northerly direc-
ton on the east side of Main street to
pass. Just as the front wheels of the
buggy reached the crossing the driver
pulled hard a starboard. there was a
loud crash. the usefulness of the peram-
bulator was impaired for all time and
the child was hurled to the street,
where she landed on her head and bare
ly escaped being run over by the rear
wheels. The mother was too bewildered
to render any assistance, and the by
ISLANDERS seemed in a similar frame Of
mind. The occupant of the buggy took
in the situation. whipped up the horse
and disappeared before her name or adj
dress could be ascertained. The usual
crowd collected and stood gaping at the
mother and child, the latter suffering
from a severe confusion of the fore
head. A Herald reporter happened
along and suggested the advisability of
medical treatment. The infant was car
ried into Goddess drug store and then
up stairs into DR.. w. F. Beers office,
where it received gratuitous treatment.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-07
THEY HATE AGUINALDo.
He Is Denounced By Two Filipinos
Just Arrived In This Country.

Philadelphia, Nov. 1.-TWO Filipinos
arrived in this city on the bark Cal
burga, which reached this port with a
cargo of hemp from Manila after a
voyage Of 147 days. Their names are
Ceferino and Morriscanon and both
express hatred for Aguinaldo. In
speaking of the war in the Philippines
Ceferino said:
The Filipinos are losing ground and
/ do not think the war will last much
longer. Aguinaldo is a tyrant. He
fools his poor, ignorant followers and
makes them believe that if the Amer
leans win and get possession of the
islands they will be treated worse than
they were by the Spaniards. Many of
them still think they are fighting
Spaniards, and do not know any bet
ter.
When there are any signs of
weakening Aguinaldo whips the troops
back into line by threatening TO kill
them He and his lieutenants have
thousands of F'ilipinos who would be
good and peaceful citizens if they were
not forced to fight TO help him get
money and power
In Manila and other places where
the Americans are. in control. every
thing is quiet and peaceful The peo-
pie like the open hearted way in which
the government is carried. on and are
anxious to see Aguinaldo crushed
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-07
FAVOR PRESIDENT DIAZ.
Efforts Being Made to Bring About
His denomination.

City of Mexico. Nov. 1.-TWO large and
influential companies of the liberal party
are at work organizing clubs to aid the
denomination of President Diaz by a
great convention of delegates which will
early in the coming year. assemble in this
city.
President Diaz clubs have been organ
lied in the interior cities and large and
enthusiastic clubs have been organized in
Yucatan. which parade the streets in
American style. The state of Oaxaca
which counts President Diaz among its
most iliustrious sons, is a unit for his re-
election and strong Diaz movement ex-
lists in the powerful and wealthy state of
Jalisco.
Several conservative party journals adj
nit that the country requires the con-
tinuance of President Diaz in power and
give tacit consent TO his reelection, there
being, in fact. a good feeling in the coun-
try attributed to the general prosperity
and the desire to avoid a change
Many prominent men in the past op-
posed TO Diaz are now openly advocating
giving him another term. The cordial re-
ception of Minister Mariscal in the
United States has produced most favor
able impression here. as also has Score
tary Hays cooperation with Ambassa-
dor Aspire in the matter of the settle
ment of the frontier disturbances
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-07
Samoan Question Disposed of BY
the Three Powers.
PARTITION OF ISLANDS
FINALITIEs WILL TAKE PLACE
IN A FEW DAYS.
United States Has Accepted Tutila
and Has Agreed to the Arrange
ments Made Between England and
Germany-DifHculties Encountered
In Effecting Settlement.

London, Nov. 6.-Aithough the exact
terms of the agreement are still care
fully guarded, the Associated Press is
able TO say that the Samoan question
is practically settled, and that finali-
ties will take place within a few days.
unless some most unexpected hitch oc-
ours.
But it can be said that American
control of Tutila island is confirmed
and agreed TO, while the United States
has, il is understood, signified its APP
prevail of the projected arrangements
between Germany and Great Britain.
Regarding the details of the latter, the
British foreign office remains mute, eX-
cept to authorize the statement that
none of the recent surmises of the Ger
man press have correctly outlined the
plan which now seems sure of accept
ance.
1t is also emphatically denied that
the United States has been in any way
neglected in the negotiations. 1t is
pointed out that the United States hav-
ing secured the island. obtained all fie
expected or desired. but though thor
Oughly satisfied. she was kept CONVEX
SAINT with the situation as the negotia
lions proceeded between Great Britain
and Germany.
Last week it was believed an impasse
had been reached, and the diplomats
were inclined to fear that no settlement
was attainable in the near future. The
sudden turn in the negotiations and the
overcoming of the apparently unsur-
mountable obstacles created almost as
much surprise as qualification.
OF course it is still within the limits
of possibility that another and entirely
unexpected contingency may arise dur
ing the interim of the drawing up of
the papers and the signing Of them. But
there is every reason to believe that an
official statement will be given out this
week announcing the terms of settle
ment of this long standing interna-
tional difficulty.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-07
LIEUTENANT HAYlOR BEATEN
COMPANY A ELECTS LEWIS z
GILBERT CAPTAIN.
Charles Forslund Elected First Lieu
tenant and Harry Robbins Second
Observation-Disclosures of Officers.


The election which was ordered for
company a Monday. Oct 90. and was
postponed on account of not having
sufficient members present, was held
last night at the armory, supervised bv
Lieutenant Colonel John d. Ford. Lieu
tenant Lewis E. Gilbert and ex-Lieu-
tenant Ray Naylor We're nominated for
the captaincy. and after a one-sided
contest OF three ballots Lieutenant
Lewis E Gilbert, having received the
majority of votes cast, was declared
elected captain. vice A. A. Smith, re-
signed.
Nominations We're then in order for
first lieutenant. and Captain Gilbert
nominated Charles Forslund. A mo-
ton was made 10 have the ballot
unanimous. which was carried.
Sergeant Harry Robbins was the only
nominee for second lieutenant, and was
unanimously elected.
Speeches were then in order. and a
we'll worded and duly appreciated ad-
dresses were delivered by Captain Gill
bert and Lieutenants Forslund and
Robbins.
Captain Lewis E. Gilbert. who had,
the honor of being elected last night.
has a very excellent record, having
served with Uncle Sam in the Twenty
third United States infantry: promoted
to a corporalship for bravery IL the
Indian war with Geronimo in New Mex
leo; serving a term of five years in
the Sixteenth United States infantry.
having been in the war with the Brule
Sioux at Pine Ridge agency in 1890 and
1891, and has served since in the Fifth
United States infantry. He has been
a member of the National Guard OF
Utah for over two years He has filed
almost every position from private to
his present position as captain of his'
company.
Lieutenant Charles Forslund was
formerly first sergeant of company A,
and enlisted in battery B, United States
volunteers. during the war with Spain,
and is we'll liked by every one.
Lieutenant Robbins. who was for
merly a sergeant in the company, was
recently an opponent to Captain Gill
bert for the second lieutenantcy, and is
a prime favorite with all.
Brigade orders No. IL were issued
yesterday appointing Major III. NJ. IT.
Lund as a summary court officer for
the purpose of trying such cases as may
be brought before him. over
which a general cOurtmartial has no
jurisdiction.