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PROTESTED AGAINST
THE SOVEREIGNTY OF
THE UNITED STATES
General Otis Proclamation to
FilipinOs Followed by A9ui=
naldO'S False Assertions.

MANILA. Jan. 12.-The following
proclamation was posted on the street
corners throughout the city on Satur-
day last:
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cisco. Captain w. w. Robinson, as
sistant squartermaster, U. S. A, now In
Washington, has strongly recommend
ed RarneSOO
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herself of the health giving, nerve-toning
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promotes thorough, healthy, constitutional
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Mrs. Elizabeth Hull, ~ Merrick Street, Paw
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MANILA, Jan. 1.-THE following is a
copy. of the proclamation issued by
General Otis:
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ADVERTISEMENTS.

1t is a blessed period
in a woman's life when
a dear little stranger
comes driving down
out of cloudland to
make its home in her
heart and call her
mother. Yet the ma
jority of women ap-
proach this time with
fear and inisgiving
both for themselves
and the expected little
one. The mothers
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The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-14
Probate Court.

The December term of Probate court
was held, this week, at the court house,
beginning Tuesday morning.
The wills of Guy Dunlap, John Scott
and Daniel L. win were presented, and
those of Susan Fletcher and Eli Lessor
were allowed.
The accounts in the estates of Isaiah
W. Young, Barzrilla Ford, Leauder
Pooler, Charles Gaylord, Rebecca Hun
newell, Sophia A. Wheeler and Sylvia
Blackwell we're presented, and those In
he estates of Aseph Hutchins, Greenleaf
E. Decker, Daniel Boynton, David Pat
terson, Philip Powers, Scammon Burrill,
Olive Bray, Annette Howes, George
Kendall, f. l.. McCausland, Mary Par
ker, Isaac f. Hoxie, Richard IL. Towne
and Bella Burrill were allowed.
Reports of commissioners In the es-
tates of John rinkham and Edwin A.
Bray were presented, and the report In
the estate of George A. Noble WAS &C
copied.
Allowances were granted from the
estates Of John Tinkham, Amos F. Par
lin and Greenleaf E. Decker.
The name Alice Belle Foster was
changed to Alice Belle Goodrich.
Petitions for license to sell real estate
were presented in the estates of Stillman
n. Curtis, Sewell Jewett, Laura j.
Quimby, and licenses were granted in
the estates of Joseph D. Newmarch,
William G. Parks, Dearborn Ladd, c. II.
Walker and William e. knights.
Petition for administration was pre-
scented for the estate of Nancy r. Wheel
er and administrators were appointed in
the estates Of Rachael Bubier, Francis
Burns, Dennis Murphy and Henry A.
Hurd.
Guardians were appointed in the es-
tates of Alice f. Taylor, Charles w.
Smith and Rschael Hunnewell.
Petition for widows allowance were
presented In the estates of Jesse E. Huff
and Peter Redmond.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-14
County Commissioners.

The December term of the court of
County Commissioners was held at the
Court House, this week, beginning Tues
day morning. All the commissioners
were present.
The report on the petition of the Sc
lectmen of Skowhegan for the establish
ment of the bounds of Water street was
made In accordance with the survey
made in October and the findings of the
board at that time. We are informed
that I. B. Barrett, Esq, will take meas
ures to recover for damages he claims to
have sustained because the location as
found by the commissioners, he alleges,
is not the original location of the street.
The commissioners have settled a large
number Of bills that naturally accumu-
late near the close of the year beside the
current bills of the month. They have
also settled with about half of the agents
appointed by them to expend money on
various highways in the county. The
others will come along at the adjourned
session which begins the Goth instant.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-14

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS The fol
lowing are the real estate transfers re.
Gently recorded at the county registry:
Athens-Maria,G G.. and Fl. G.. Tobey to
Ann E. Leavitt, $4333.
Pamyra-Linn Wooden Co. to j. B.
Corson, 5000.
Madison-B. p. j. Weston to John
Nonigan, 500; Naomi Hayden to Hattie
|. Moore, 81.
Norrdgewock-Ann C. Dyer ct al to
M. F. Carr, 500.
Cambridge-DanielC Cole to H. T. Cole,
$50; Daniel Cole to Fl. Il. Cole, 800; C.
l.. Dowing to F. E. Stilson, 5000.
St. Albans-E. A. Nutter to Mary B.
McPheters. $500; A. ;. Hall to Francis
Given, S640; Francis Given to H. NJ
Nutter, $500.
Big W-M. G. Shaw to James Miller Ell
ais, $3.50.
Ripley-Chas. f. Hanson to L. Il
Tibbetts, $l75.
Solon-F. II. Harville to F. C. Har
vile, 81; Sumner Whipple to Chas. A
Whipple, $40.
Fairfield-Thomas Burril to Iyanela
Palmer, $500.
Bngham-Temple and Eben Good
ridge to Chas. A. Whipple, $40 Cerena
Corson ct ais to Henry Cooley, $3.50.
Hartland-Fairfield Nevius to Chas
A. Steward, $235.
Long Pond-J. Manchester Haynes to
to F. E. Boston ct ais, $24, 900.
Ripley-R. w. Pettengill to Ella E.
Hurd, 800.
Madlson-W NJ. E. and Myra Fl. French
to Sarah j. Delano, 81 90; Mira C. Hol.
brook to Sarah Dore, $1.00.
Skowhegan-G. II. Ames to Geo. E.
Washburne, $l.00; Joseph Bison to
Joseph Rodrick, 1876.
Anson-C. w. William to Clarence
Manter, 800; Chas. l.. Manter to VIM.
S. Caldwell, 5000.
ittsfield-Ophelia Maxwell to Geo.
w. Elliott, $500; VIM. Dobson to
Horace Maxim, $3.50; j. r. Conner to
Mary r Kerstead, 81 200; Philip Wilson
End to II. II. johnson, 81 90.
Athens-S. B. Whittier ct al to Hattie
Dore, 800; G. F. Barker to G. II. Jones,
$50 90.
Cornville-Chss. f. Moody to r. E.
Bowman, $50.
Moscow-Benj. F. Adams to Patrick
Murphy, $l25; Calvin Hilton to F. B.
Carney, 81 900; F. b. Carney to Calvin
Hilton, 5000.
Caratunk-Jane L. King to F. B.
Carney, $500.
Canaan-Emma c. Shores to F. j.
Jackson, 5000.
N0rridgewock- Littleheld
ct al to j. F. Morrow, $3.50.
Palmyra-H. G. and Addie f. Webber
to Allen Files, $45 CO..
No. 8, r II, w f l. S-H. w. Eaton
to Geo. Fl. Eaton, 81 496.
Stsrks-Chas. l.. Manter TO VIM. s.
Caldwell, 81 500.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-14
Holiday Advertisers.

Last week the REPORTER was attrac-
tive with many advertisements of holt
day goods and, this week, the attraction
Is increased because the number of ad-
vertisements are more numerous.
Twenty years ago, few firms did the
larger part of the holiday business and
the holiday advertising in this town,
but, by looking over the REPORTER this
week, you will find that many firms,
covering all lines of trade, call attention
to goods adapted to holiday trade.
They have presents by the million in
great variety, for thousands of people of
all ages and sizes.
Our advice is to read these advertise
ments over, carefully, before starting
out to make your selections and pur-
chases. You can then operate system
atically and successfully and save much
time and probably some money.
fOur merchants have skillfully selected
their merchandise, told you in the RE.
PORTER what they have to show and sell
you, have it splendidly displayed, and
now, all that is necessary in order to
form the combination desired, is for you
TO read the advertisements, visit the
many stores-not forgetting to take
along your purse-and make the pur.
chases.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-14

The most savage specimen of the
crab species is found In Japan, seeming
to dream of nothing but Nightingale
delight in nothing half so much. The
minute he spies another Of his kind he
scrapes his eaws together in rage,
challenging him to the combat. Not a
moment is wasted in preliminaries, but
at it they go hammer and tongs. II
sounds like two rocks grinding against
one another as their claws rattle
against the hard shells. The sand flies
as the warriors push each other hither
and thither until at last one Of them
stretches himself out in the sun, tired
to death.
But he does not beg for mercy or at
tempt to run away. only feebly rubbing
his claws together in defiance Of the
foe. That fee comes closer, and, with
his claws trembling with JOY at his vie
tory. the conquepor catches hold of one
claw of the yanquished crab, twists 1t
until it comes Off, and bears away the
palpitatlng limb as a trophy Of his
prowess Such Is a battle between
warrior crabs.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-14
Number5O
To The Public.

The following notice speaks for Itself,
and the property Of the American Gold
aud Copper Mining Co. Stock for sals
BY L. F. Faifbrother at 25e per share.
STATE OF MAfSE-Somerse "a:
!. Elmer +. Gerard. On
oath say, that / have severed All con-
nfction with the American Gold and
Copper Mining Company o. my ow free
viii; and that said Company. through
its President, A. l.. Stone. has made
satisfactory settlement with me
| further certify that upon fun inYes.
tlgation ! honestly believe said Company
and its properties ard mines 10 be az
good or better man they have been rep-
resented. In all business trarsactions
With Mr. A. L. Stonr nave found him
to be man Of strict integrity and bue-
ness honesty.
EfMER f. GERARD.
sTATE OF NAfSE-somerset =:
December h, 1893.
Personally appeared Elmef F. Gerard
and made Ca 70 the above statement.
Before me
FORREST GOODWIN,
justice Of the Peace.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-14
LOCAL MENTION.

Sheriff F. p. Pennel is on business
trip, today, in Bangor.
Mrs. p. II. S. Vaughan of Augusta is
the guest of relatives in town this week.
Geo. K. Sampson has been confined
to his home the past week, by severe
cold, but is now convalescent.
Hon. d. d. Stewart and Hon. NJ. l..
Merrill of st. Adams were in town,
Wednesday, on business at the court
house.
H. E. Skidmore and r. w. Bunker of
North Arson, and A. ID. Horne of Farm
inston, were 10 town, Friday, to attend
the horse sale.
Charles K. Cleveland & Son of Old
Town have purchased the stock and
leased the grocery store of Brown &
Ward, on Water ST., and will continue
the business conducted by them.
A Lexington, Mass. paper announces
the engagement of DIR. Fred S. Piper and
Miss Grace E. Judkins, both of that city.
Miss Judkins formerly resided In Skow-
hogan where she has many relatives and
friends, who are interested Ia this pleas
ing news.
The grand concert and ball to have
been given under the auspices of De
Molay Commandery, X. T., in this place
the present winter will not occur, the
Sir Knights at a recent meeting voting
to attend in body the grand Masonic
ball to be given in Pittsfleld in January
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-14
Skowhegan churches.

looking into Heaven" is the subject
of Rev. E. T. Adams sermon, Sunday
next.
At the Universalst Church next Sun
day, morning worship at 10 40. The
pastor will preach on "Temptation."
Vesper service at 30, with special
music by the choir and the theme
"Members One of Another" by Mr..
Markley.
Sunday evening an address will be
given at the Congregational Church on
"The Parable of the Great Supper" 1t
will be finely illustrated by lantern
views. All are invited. In the morning
there will be special music and the sub
iect of the sermon will be "The Christian
Conquest of the World"
A pleasant social was held at the NJ.
f. Church parlors, Monday evening
under the auspices of the Epworth
League. There was short program
after which the society presented Rev.
and Mrs. Adams with a beautiful jardi-
ner filled with flowers. The social in
every way was a very pleasant one.
The subject of the prayer meeting at
the First Baptist Church tonight is 1.-THE
promise of sure salvation, the refer.
ence is found in John 10: 8. On Sunday
morning the pastor, Rev. Henry F. Huse
breaches upon the theme, "rhe sins OF
the tines. The Sunday school meets
at II o'clock for Bible study. The topic
of the Young Peoples meeting at G
O'Clock is the request of the disciples
"Teach US to pray, Luke IL: lib.
Gospel Praise service with short address
by the pastor at Z o'clock.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-14
The Universalist's Annual.

The Chicken Pie dinner, annual fair
and entertainment of the Uniyersaist
society held in Coburn Hall on Thursday
of last week was one of the most sue
cessful ever held uoder the auspices OF
this society. At the dinner many could
not be fed owing to the unexpected
number In attendance and the sale of
contributed and manufactured articles at
the fair. which continued throughout
the AFTERNOON and evening, was all that
could be desired.
In the evening the hail was well filled
to witness the production of "Breezy
Point under the supervision of Mrs. C.
V. Richard. The cast WAS as follows
Aunt Debby Dexter, mistress of Breezy
Point, Mrs. W. II. Fowler
tilnor PeRrl, OF unknown parentage,
Miss Matte Goodrich
Ashrael Grant, workhouse wsif,
Mrs. Hardscratch, with bushes propensties,
The Hardscratch Twins. who never e, tell
nothin," Miss Ethel Knowton and Miss
Jessie Maddocks.
Mehitable Doolittle, manufacturer OF catarrh,
snuff and bitters, Mrs. Ella Aver
peiniSe feInon, LAURA Lelgn, Eolth norton,
Clarice Fenieigh. Summer Boarders, Miss
Ethel Ward, Miss Estells Ward, Miss
Minnie Snow. Miss Irene Higgins.
Famine, Miss Vernon's French maid
Miss Kate Donegan
Old Glenn, the gypsy, Mrs. c. D. Miller
The different characters were assum-
ed in manner that was highly pleasing
and entertaining, while the appearance of
"the twins" was signal for applause in
every instance. Rarely is piece put on
by amateurs so well balanced through.
out the entire cast as was breezy
Point" and we feel the society should
consider its production one of the best.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-14

There will BE- a chicken supper at the
Rebekab's lodge 90 the evening Of the
22l in honor OF Christmas.
AT the regular meeting of Bates Post,
No. S, @. A R, at their hail on Tues
day evening, Dec. 5, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Com,
Steward Wing S. V. c, Charles Long
ley; J V. c, Amon Works: Chap, I.
F Woodsum; Q. NJ. H. Z. Hale; O.
d 3. b. Wells; o. g.. H. Stevens. |.
F. Woodsum was elected delegate to at
tend the dept. meeting G. A. R, to be
held In Portland in February. b. B.
Wells was elected alternate After the
business Of the evening was transacted.
tables were placed in the hall and an
oyster supper was served by Q M, H.
E. Hale, which was greatly enjoyed by all
present. After the supper an hour was
passed by the comrades in telling of Incl
dents and adventure that took place
third Of century ago. At 90 taps
were sounded. Lights extiuguished, and
we returned to our homes well pleased
with our evenings work and entertain
ment.-(H. H. Cross, Adjt.)
We are glad to have the article furnish
ed by Adj. H H. Cross in regard to the
G. A. r. Every year the number of old
soldier boys is diminishing and hardly a
year passes even in our own little band
here. but what some one of them answers
the roll call for the last time. Il is hard
to realize that IT has been over a third of
a century since the great Civil war and
that in few short years more all the old
comrades will be gathered home.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-14
Affairs at the Philippines.

Advices from Gen. Young received at
Manila the 18th instant, represents that
he was on the Goth ult. at ondon hav.
ing as his command three troops of
cavalry. Cunningham's scouts and a
battalion of infantry, all in jaded con.
dition and living off the country. He
hoped to capture Aguinaldo and was
making desperate efforts to do 80.
Gen. Lawton, with the 35th infantry
and four troops of the fourth cavalry
occupied San Miguel the 18th, without a
fight. The insurgents commander Gen.
Pho Del Pillar, who made his head,
quarters there with supposedly the
largest forces of insurgents north of
Manila, is believed to have divided his
men into scattered hands. The inhabi-
tants have petitioned for a strong gar.
rison. Col. Hayes with cavalry had two
brushes with the insurgents, the Ameri-
cans having two wounded.
seventy insurgents attacked COM
mlssary bull train returning from Capas
to Tarlac. The drivers escaped with
the loss of their rations and effects.
Captain Sturgis, with a troop of the
18th cavalry, surprised forty insurgents
under General Pando near Nirzgaray.
The insurgents had major and two
privates killed, a lieutenant and three
privates wounded and lieutenant and
fourteen men with twenty-one rifles
captured.
The best of news comes from Gen.
Otis. Malini, said to be the real head of
the Filipino revolt is now prisoner.
Gen. Young is doing good work captur-
Ing small insurgent bands In the mount.
aims. Aguinaldo is said to have abandon
edhis troops and to be hiding In disguise.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-14
South African War.

Gen. Gatacre suffered a serious defeat
Sunday last, before Stosmbergs, Cape
Colony. He made reconnaissance in
force to ascertain the position of the
enemy and found it just where the
enemy designed he should. After 3
hours fighting he was obliged to retire
leaving 672 of his force of 1000 men
missing or in the hands of the enemy.
Apparently the British were set an i'm.
possible task and were treacherously
guided After trying march and be-
ing under arms sixteen hours, they at
tackled the wrong part of the Boer posi-
ton, when the hill was impregnable and
the Burghers we're estimated to number
6 600 men instead of $500 as the spies
had reported. Fears are entertained
that General Gatacres reverse may re-
suit in Cape Colony becoming afame
from end to end.
Gen. Methuen's forces suffered another
serious repulse, near Modder River,
tuesday, with heavy losses in killed and
wounded.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-14
New Registered Mail Service.

The Postmaster General has issued a
general order announcing the determi-
nation OF the department TO provide for
the registration of valuable letters, or
tirst-class matter by letter carriers, on
their routes in free-delivery cities. This
new service will be inaugurated in some
of the leading cities and extended to
others as rapidly as possible. At first it
will be confined TO the purely residential
districts, excluding business houses and
individuals who have large numbers OF
letters for registration at any one time.
The extension Of the system 10 the busi-
ness districts is left TO the sound disere-
ton of the postmaster.
The Postmaster General has received
information that some postmasters and
employees, in order 10 avoid the labor
involved. are advising the public that
the registered mails are not a safe means
of transportation of valuable matter, and
he has given warning, in a rigorous
orders issued the first of the month, that
such disregard Of duty will be sufficient
ground for removal from Office.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-14
Recent Deaths.

Mrs. Naomi armstrong; wife of Mark
H. Hight, passed away at her home, 10
Pine ST., on Monday evening at quarter
of eight, after long and painful illness
of consumption. The funeral will be
held this Thursday afternoon, at two
O'Clock, at the First Baptist Church, of
which she was a member, conducted by
the pastor, Rev. Henry F. Huse.
Mrs. Florence o. Belonga, wife of
Edwin Belonga of this place, died at
Lynn, Mass, Nov. %, of heart disease
aged "a years, 10 months and 20 days.
The remains were brought here for ir-
terment. She was a worthy charter
member of the Priscilla Rebekah Lodge
of this town, serving as banner bearer on
the first staff of the lodge. She leaves Il
husband and daughter, eight years old,
to mourn her loss.
Mrs. Emily Stevens, wife of Mr.. Will
liam M. Stevens, died on Monday night.
Although Mrs. Stevens had been in frail
health for some time, her death WAS
very sudden. The sickness of a few
days developed into pneumonia from
which she did not rally. Beside the
husband there is left three small boys.
The funeral services take place at one
o'clock on Thursday afternoon, from the
home on Pine street, to be conducted by
Rev. Henry F. Huse, pastor of First
Baptist Church.
Joseph Burnor, one OF the well known
and respected citizens of Skowhegan,
died at his home, Friday, the Sth instant,
after an Illness of some months of
stomach trouble of a cancerous charac-
ter. His age at death was nearly 60
years. He was born in Canada, January
l, 1910, and came here when he was
10 years old. He was an industrious
man, working at his trade, painting, for
many years for different persons and
firms. His health had been good must
Of the time until recently. In March
1864 ne was united in marriage TO Miss
Mary Tantish, who survives him with
three children, Charles Burnor, a well
known mechanic in our town, and two
daughters, Lillian and Minnie, who re-
side at home with their mother. Fun
eral services occurred at st. Mary's
Church, Monday morning..
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-14
TAYLOR Elected.

The election certificate OF William s.
Taylor was signed by the election COM
mssioners, Saturday, and he was declar-
ed to be governor-elect Of Kentucky.
The official figures Of the vote filed
with the secretary of State are: Taylor.
1874; Goebel, 1911 ,33l; Taylor's plu-
rality, 2,3S3. The certificates as soon as
signed were filed with the secretary of
State and commission will be issued to
Taylor at once by Governor Bradley.
Commissioner Ellis said; 81 say,
frankly, did not like to do this thing,
but under the law and evidence there is
nothing else | can do and be an honest
man." 1t Is stated that Goebel will APP
peal to the legislature. He dies hard.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-14
HOW'S This,

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Catauh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, having known F. ].
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in al business transactions,
and fnanciylly able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
walding, Kinnan 4 Marvin, Wholesale. Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Price 75c per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Somerset reporter., 1899-12-14
De MoIaY Officers.

The officers elected at the annual con-
clave of De Molay Commandery were
W. II. Wildes, E. c. Forrest Good win,
Gen.. 7. H. Anderson, C. Gen.; w. V.
Mitchell, S. w; e. E. Sturtevant, j.
W.; F. H. Wing, Pre-; c. F. Ward,
Treas; W. R. G. Estes, Rec.
They were installed by Past Com
mander Geo. w. Cover. The Com
mandery voted to accept an invitation
to attend January, 10Th Masonic died.
ication and reception at Pittsfield.
The Commandery is in a prosperous
condition and has eight applications for
the orders now before 1t.