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Gen. OTIS Need. Horses and Mules.

WAsHISGToN. Oct. l8-Gen. Otis has in
formed the War Department that the loss Of
the 800 animals on tho transport Siam was n
serious matter, as tho mules and horses were
greatly needed in the Philippines. and that
they should be replaced mm-diatoly by others
now at Honolulu.
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Texas Examines n Derellct.

The battlcship Texas had her boats out ex-
aiming derelct northeast OF Cape Hatteras
on SUNDAY when the steamship Louisiana, in
Cape.
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

MINIATURE ALMASAC-rHIs DAY.
sun rises .6:l8 Sun sets 5:1I Moon sets .4:39
HIGH wATER-rHIs DAY.
Sandy Hook $3.50 Gov. I'd 1922 He'll Gate 81 @
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'd,ctment Against a Suicide Dismissed.

'"'0H' HKHIHbI NUI'IUe IIIhHIIHbeU'
"'iGe Mcmahon dismissed in the General
>'''nS Yesterday the indictment for grand
"t'"ny against otto Z. Eberhard. who recently
committed suicide in Brooklyn. The indict-
xH-1, charged Eherhard with obtaining
ss,.oo=Am IRON Ludwig Ferber OF l47 Furman
srset brooklyn, on April l. 1S!,S Eberhard
"S"A lorner Vice Consul General Of Austria,
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business 1lotirrs.

! Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup for children
teething sOftens the gums reduces Inflammation al
lays pain cures wind cole. diarrhGa 2bC. bottle.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-17

dozen years ago there were not more than
three or four nrst-class bachelor apartment
houses in New York. The number has
multiplied rapidly since then. but apparently
the supply is still behind the demand. The
result has been that bachelors have combined
and rented private houses downtown for their
own use. Several old fashioned houses in the
lower part OF the city hav. been hired by
recent Harvard graduates, who find that they
can live more chcsply and comfortably IN this
WaV than in bachelor apartments. one large:
old-fashoned house which had deRenerated
into II boarding house was secured few
congenial company and each man had all OF
tho convenisnces OF his own house at a mod;
crate expense. Each in turn acted AS steward
and housskeerer did the rest So successful
has heen this com bination that when various
members OF it have been forced to Withdraw
because OF matrimony or other good fortune
new men have taken their places. 1t is posi-:
bic to rent private houses that fave haen left
behind BY fashion for from 1000 to $1,000 q
year. II this expense is divided among fye
men, the cost OF rooms 10 reduced to about the
market price for hail bedrooms In al boarding
house,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-01-26

The genuine native dancing girls per
form in the little cafes that abound in
the Arabian quarter. These places are
usually small and about 80 men squat
ted around the seats that line the walls
make q full house.
Here the Arabs come to smoke and
drink coffee and hear the music, while
in the center of the cafe the dancing
girls perform. The places are filled with
the smoke of the nargile and ciga-
rettes, and the dreamy natives who
lounge along the walls puff everlasting
ly on, barely noticing the girls who are
weaving and swaying in the sinuous
undulations of the dance to the time of
a groggy tomtom and the mellow drone
of reed whistle. The dance is about
the same as the one seen at the World s
fair in Chicago, Invested of most of its
offensive trimmings. There it was de-
signed to startle and shock and come up
to western notions of oriental depravity,
while here on its native heath it is sim
ply dance that is as old AZ the coun-
try itself. and to those who have been
accustomed to it through generations of
familiarity it is probably as tame as the
quadrille. 1t is only the dance prepared
for the tourist that disgusts you and
makes You think that the orient should
be raided. Chicago Record.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-01-26
The Old Mans Wonderful Cure.

A good story is told among the med
ical men of Cleveland. story which
was started by the victim himself He
is physician of considerable repute,
and some time ago WAS called to attend
gentleman of advanced years who
was suffering from slight complica-
ton of disorders The doctor went to
work with will and presently had the
patient on the road to recovery. In
fact, two weeks from the time he took
the case he had him cured
AS he left the house, after announc-
ing that further visits would be unnec-
essary, the daughter of the restored
man accompanied him to the door
Doctor, she said in somewhat
tremulous tones. II want to tell you"
The doctor, who supposed she was
anxious to express her gratitude for his
skilled attention, waved her thanks
aside
"Don't mention it, madam" he
affably said. 1--WE always try TO do our
duty"
But, doctor, " she persisted, "it is
something that will interest you. feel
that
"Say no more, MADAME cried the
doctor, much moved by the woman s
agitation.
ut is something l must tell you,
doctor, she continued. "Please listen. "
The doctor halted with his hand on
the knob
yesterday" said the woman, al
was down town and met Mrs Pugsley,
the Christian Scientist, and she told me
she had been giving father absent
treatments for two weeks. Isn't it just
too wonderful"
Good morningp' said the doctor
dryly Cleveland Plain Dealer
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lie Couldn't Unde rstand II.

Bilkins and his wife occupied seats
in the dress circle. The curtain had
just gone up for the second act, the first
scene showing the heroine in street cos
tune AS Bilkins rested his gaze upon
the woman his face wore puzzled ex-
preston. Several times he took hurried
chances at the programme he had in his
hand. He became so deeply Interested
that he attracted the attention of his
wife.
what do you see that interests you
SOL" inquired his wife "She ism t
pretty.
MAY, isn't that the same hat that
woman wore in the last actY' exclaim-
ed Bilkins. seemingly ignoring his
wife's question
Mrs Billiins glanced in the direction
Of the stage.
81 think she is. = she replied, but
what of it2'
"Oh, nothing, only it seems so odd
what doesY
"Why that she should still be wear
ing the same hat - explained Bilkins
THE programme says there is a lapse
of two years between the first and sec
ond acts Ohio State journal
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Numbe4
Athens Grange.

On Inesdsy, Jan. 18th, Athens Grange
held an all day meeting. The weather
md travelling beng fine there was az
unusually large ATTENDANCE l. VA ex.
pected that Hon. X. w. Mckr.n would
b. present and give W a lecture but at
the IaEt minute ~ were doomed 10 dI6-
appointment ~ ~ have been 20 MANY
times On previous occasions hen de-
pending Oh any state officer.
The forenoon session Wa devoted 10
the transaction Of necessary business at
the close Of which d beautiful parlor
lamp and set Of china fruit plates were
prFtented by the grange 10 our worthy
overseer, Brother g. II. Allen ard wife.
Recess WAS then declared and all repair
I'd 10 the dining room where bsuutiful
grange dinner Wa served.
In the afternoon mock trial took
place IN which Brother J T. Corson was
irl"d Tor breaking and entering
hrother's beuse IN the night. brother
Page acting a COUNSEL for the defend
ant, Brother Jones a. county attorney.
Brother D0re, dirk Of court; Brother II.
>. Elliott, sheriff and Brother Aver.
judge.
Alter the examination Of several wit
nesses The jury Which was composed of
six sisters aud Il brothers retired TO the
ante room aud soon returned y ith YER
diet OF guilty. @hereupou the Judge gave
him the full sentence OF the law. ten
years OF hard labor
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-01-26

"a few days since. relates solicit
or. ''as l was sitting with my friend d.
in his office man came in and said
Mr.. w. the livery stable keeper
tricked me shamefully yesterday, and l
want to be even with him
State your case, said d.
Il asked him how much he charge
me for a horse to go to Richmond He
said half a sovereign. took the horse,
and when came back he said he want
ed another half sovereign for coming
back, and made me pay it.
I'D. gave his client some legal ad-
vice. which he Immediately acted upon,
as follows: He went to the livery stable
keeper and said. How much will you
charge for horse to Windsor
1.-THE man replied, "A sovereign.
Client accordingly went to Wind
sor. came back by rail and went to the
livery stable keeper. saying
Here is your money paying him
a sovereign.
Where is my horse1' said w
He's attWindsor, answered the
client. L hired him only to 20 to Wind
SOC. Pearson . Weekly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-01-26
DIR. Holt ExOnerated.

A hearing WIS given In Portland be-
fore the board OF trustees of the Maine
Eye and Ear lnfirmsry, Monday night,
upon the charges preferred by Or. john
w. Bowers against DR.. Z. Z. Holt, ex-
ecutive surgeon Of the institution. DR..
Bowers charged that patients we're re-
ceived at the institution "a charity pa
tients, and that pay was afterwards col
lected from them by Dr. Holt. citing
seven specific cases. Dr.. Holts defense
vas that the cases referred 10 we're his
own private cases or that he had after
wards found them able 70 pay in which
case the rules OF the institution provided
that fees should be collected. DR.. Holt
Mas represented by Hon. NJ. 2. Frank,
who i also member Of the board of
trustees. DR.. Bowers had no counsel.
The board he'd all executive session
after the hearing and voted to exonerats
DR.. Holt.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-01-26

An alligator is not an attractive
creature He has not single virtue
that can be named He is cowardly,
treacherous, hideous He is neither
graceful nor even respectable in appear
nee He is not even amusing or
grotesque in his ungainliness, for as a
brute "a brute unqualitied-he is al
ways SO intensely real that one shrinks
from him with loathing and a laugh at
his expense while in his presence would
seem curiously out of place.
His personality, too, is strong. Once
catch the steadfast gaze Of free, adult
alligator's wicked eyes, with their odd
vertical pupils fixed full upon your own,
and the significance of the expression
"evil eye, " and the mysteries Of snake
charming, hypnotism and hoodooisln
will be readily understood, for his bru-
fish, merciless, unfinching stare is sim
ply blood chilling / W. Blake in
Popular Science Monthly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-01-26
SkoWhegtI, Aiaf,
PRICES PAID sRonucln,

PRICES PAID fRonuChh,.
BUTrER-First quality, stamped, "A 70 Is paI y
REEF-OX beef t Ia cts.
BKANs- Hand-pieked yellow eyes, 81 Is 20 ala
pea beans, $3.50
OATs-37cts
u,Gos-- Is It's. per doz fresh.
flIpks AND SKISs-Llght hides, 1cts.
oN hides 7cts; lamb skins = to 81 cts
% n cali skins, y 20 leo each.
FoUIrRH-Fowls. stolo cts. per n; chickens
TO ~ cts.
RoJNp Ho9-5 cts.
wooL-Unwashed. IA 10 20 CT.
TALLow-Rough ct. per 10.
Fotatoes-$04o to Is a bu.
RETAIL AARKEr
New Maple MolasseS p els per OF
CHEEsF-lI to "a per To.
FLOUR-Spnuc wheat Patent. $500 WinboG
wheat pat AS Niuter wheat choice, S4oe u
s450
CoRS-s1.05 per bag meal and cracKed corn &
c. :, MKAL-Sl.25 per bag.
FEEp-M ddlings, Soso to l.l0per cWt [ hicAsp
gluten lSS sack
TFAS--2o To ~ cents per IL.
CoFFEF-l6 to Rs cts. per H.
cts.
PoRK-So
MoLAssEs-Pure Ponce A. pare Barbados,
So
CHOICE COOKING MOI ASSES "a
DRY FIsu-Cod, : ~" T ets. Yer n; poiloek,
3 cts
oSIoNs-Sc G. per ln
EGGS- NJ cts a do.
SUGAR Granu!ated. Sugar Lest quality u
poutJ- 800
rown. 20 pounds for 81.
BUrrEk-l6 to - Its. PERTH.
nAIS-WrS ~rr. ~
Potatoes-S0,50A bu.
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300. Reward. &1O0.

The readers OF this paper viii be pleas
ed TO learn that there is at least one dread
ed disease that science has been able to
cure IN all its stages and that is Catarrh.
Halls Catarh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity
Catarrh, being constitutional disease
requires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catauh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system, thereby destroying
the foundation Of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in doing
its work. The proprietors have 50 muck
faith in its curative powers, that they
offer One Hundred Dollars for any case
tat it fails to cure. Send for list of tes-
hmonials. Address,
F. !. CHENEY Co, Toledo, Ohio.
Sold b. Druggists, 75c
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-01-26

With the ratification of the Paris
treaty one point in the progress of
events would be secured. Peace with
Spain will thus be eonsummated and the
government will be ready to develop a
policy or congress be in condition to
take such measures relative to Cuba,
Porto Rico and the Philippines as are
found TO be desirable or practicable.
OF course fair amount of debate should
be had in the senate but, under present
conditions, it should not be long drawn
out. speedy ratification of the treaty
would do much toward settling affairs in
the late Spanish possessions.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-01-26

Parent-Of course. As my daughter
is of age she can suit herself as to mar
rying you. but the day she does | VIII
cut her off without IA penny
Suitor (after n pause)- Well. nnd1r
those circumstances sir we will break
our engagement could not think OF
depriving young lady Of her inherit
ance 90 Harlem Life
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-01-26

Mr.. c. II. Alhee. one OF the promi-
INIT ladies of Fort Fairfield, died at her
nome in that place. Monday, Jan. 9th.
after an illness covering more than a
year caused by liver trouble. Elizabeth
Gould was born in Smithfeld, in lS4e
and al the age Of 20 married Cyrus Albes
and moved to Fort Fairfield, where she
has since resided. She WAS 8 member
and great worker OF the Easton grange,
in which lodge she held many positions
OF trust and honor Besides her has
band and two sons, Herbert c., and
Elmer g.. she leaves many relatives in
smithtield and SkoWh hogan ard friends
in Fort Fairfield To mourn her departure.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-01-26

II is reported that Department Com
nsnder G. NJ. Lowering of the Union
veterans Union will establish head
quarters of that order in Bangor, during
he session of the Grand Army there
beginning Feb. 10. Many of the Grand
Army members are also members of the
Union Veterans Union and it is expect
ed that the plan of opening headquarters
for the latter organization during the
session OF the G. A. r. will be greatly
appreciated by the veterans.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-01-26

The farmers of the country have been
the largest beneficiaries of the marve-
lous export trade of the year just ended.
More than $3.50. 100000 worth of the
years exports were the product of the
farm. Breadstuffs, cotton, provisions,
live animals, tobacco and fruits supplied
the great bulk of the $780, 900 worth
of their products Mhlch went abroad
during the year, breadstuffs being the
largest in value, cotton second, provis-
ions third, animals fourth, and tobacco
ffth. The record has been a wonderful
one,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-01-26

Although court plaster is useful in
protecting small scratches or abrasions
of the skin from harm, it should not be
used over any considerable cut or wound
in process of healing These will heal
much faster if simply covered with a
bit of soft linen held in place at the
ends with strips of surgeon's plaster
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-01-26

A little girl whose mother left her
alone at night after telling her the room
was full of angels was heard saying To
her doll; "Now. dollie, You mustn't be
afraid The room is all full of angels
1t beats the devil how afraid l am of
angels Trained Motherhood
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-01-26

There may be necessity for State
Auditor bat with seven good men ia the
executive council who have done this
work well for more than rs years, the
aecessity is not apparent as we look at
It from a distance. A movement was
made 10 this direction some 20 years ago
but It WAS with view of abolishing the
.recutive council.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-01-26

1.-THE trouble with you,n said the drum to
the cornet, "is hat yon never do anything
except when you're on loot" well, at
lea.t" replied the cornet, they do not have to
beat me to make me do my duty"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-01-26
Naturally.

And you say you ate horse steak IN
Paris7 How was it served r
"A la cart, 81 course. Cleveland
Plain Dealer
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-01-26

Wars Within Wars. "A~# th.f sasrrtl ge-
ing on next door Whstfs The rat, -
time" She wants to nam he N'.
and he wants the name 20 II nftrt#s
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He (at the glove counter: at rains quite
easy d, esn't itH"
she: cooking ut-doors) No: it rains
quite hard"
Bob: "saw Tom and his wife out wheeling
yesterday"
Will: 'Tandem?"
Bob: mo; perambultor"
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The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

} o ssrn. T. L. McSKELIE
o SMITH & CO. PUBLISHERS,
- ATEa STREET, sKowHEGAN, ME-
frssusI~TIoH RATE.-One year $50: six
~solhs n eta, three months. 81 cts, when paid
- sdssnce
AIS win be charged If not paid until the end
- yeaT
apYKRrnsksTs - Business and legal adyer
.,.@urnts inserted At reasonable rates, adjusted
~ the ~ ace used, sno the position given.
Prices quoted on application.
cards Of Thanks and Resolutions of Respect
~~nsd At cents per line.
ssrxAkp AZ sEoorp CLASS hail MATTER.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-01-26

Washington. Jan. 19--Senator Bacon
made a strong plea against the expan-
sion policy. and the Nicara guam canal
bill was discussed In the senate. The
house voted for more lighthouses for
New England. and shelved currency
reform bill.
Washington. Jan. Ex-senator Bacon
made a speech against expansion, and
the Nicaraguan canal bill was further
discussed The postoftice appropriation
bill was considered in the house.
Washington. Jan. 23-The senate
passed the Nicaraguan canal bill. The
cost of construction must not exceed
s116 900 900. and il is TO be finished in
six years Five of the directors are TO be
named by tie president.
Washingt D. Jan. Ex-senator White
OF California made an extended argu-
ment against the policy of annexation.
Washington Jan. Ex-senator Lodge
argued for toe acceptance If the peace
treaty, Its rejection, he said. might
mean mar, y in the Philippines. Its
approval commits us To no policy. Sub
ject race" and "vassal states ara not
wanted the people OF the Islands must
have cha1 q to BE- free under our fos-
terlng prote ton and care. He de. AIRED
that they must be saved from them
selves nd European rapacity. The army
reorganization bill was under discussion
in the house
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-01-26

/, is said that the SAW mill of E. MILF
ken Il sen AZ Hallowell, which has lsiR
idle for the past two years. will be oper-
ated again the coming summer. The
lumber market Is much stronger and the
demand for the finished product promises
to be good. The Millikens own large
quani,y of logs of the kennebec cut.
al the Richmond mill, which they con-
troll
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August Flower.

at is surprising fact" says Prof
Houton, THAT in my travels III all parts
of the world, or the last ten years. L
have met more people having used
Green's August Flower than any other
remedy, for dyspepsia. dersnged liver
and stomach and for constipation.
tiud tor tourists sud statesmen. or for
persons filling etfce positions, where
hesds ches and general bad feelings from
irregular habits exist. that Green's
August Flower is grand remedy It
does nor il jure the system by frequent
use, and is excellent for sour stomaehs
and indigestion" Sample bottles fres
At Geo. ( SIMPSONS. {. W. Felsoms or
Rixby Il Bucks. sold by dealers in all
evil z-u countries.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-01-26

Bristol. r. l., Jan. 2l.-The first actuaj
work of building the new Americas cup
defender st~rted off with an accident
The attempt to pour the big lead keel OF
the boat VA a failure. About half Of the
amount OF metal that IS TO comprise the
keel was poured. when one of the melt
ing pots suddenly cracked and the work
was stopped Immediately. The metal
that was po ed was allow ed to cool until
night. when he work of demollshing the
scafolding and mould Was begun. A
new kiln will have to be built around a
new melting pot and II Will probably be
next week before another attempt Is
made to cast the keel.
Dreyfus t" Bs Brought Home
Paris. Jan. 2.-According to The Soir
the court of cessation intends TO con
clude the inquiry ia the Dreyfus case by
confronting Captain Labrun- Renault
who was in charge Of Dreyfus at the
time of has degradation. with preyfus
himself The necessity for this Is ad-
vanced as preteNt To justify The return
of Dreyfus 10 Paris
\ Hermit. Fate.
Unity. Nj Jan. 25.-lsaaC Dow, an
eccentric hermit Twins in the woods six
miles from here. Was burned in his cabin
Monday night He was more thaa so
years OF as and for years had lived
alone In < hut located three miles
from a hig way on the border OF 4
swamp. Tie light OF the blazing ca bin
was seen by the neighhors. but they
could not rescue the Old man.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-01-26
IL HUB MARKETS.
Light Butter Trade - Cheese
Firm--Eggs Active.

Finnr We'll Sustained Liberal Output of
bogs- Mutton Prices Eeceds Poultry
and Vegetables.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1899-06-26
CHAPTER XXI.
Waiting For The Day.

How the days of that dreary sum-
mer passed Leone never knew; the
keenest smart of the pain came after
ward At first she was too utterly
stunned and bewildered by the SUD
denness of the blow to realize all that
mad happened. It was impossible to
believe that her marriage had been
set aside, and that her husband, as
she called him, had gone away; but,
as the days rolled on, she slowly but
surely realized it. There was no
break in the terrible monotony. The
voice that made such music in her ears
was silent, the footsteps that had
made her heart beat and her pulse
thrill were heard no more; the hand
some face, always frightened with
such tender love for her, no longer
brought sunshine and warmth; it was
as though the very light had gone out
of her life, and left it all bleak, dark
and cold.
For some days the proud heart, the
proud, unyielding spirit gave way, and
she longed for death; life without
Lance seemed so utterly unbearable.
Then youth and a naturally strong
constitution triumphed. She began to
think how much she could learn so as
to surprise him on is return. Her soul
was fired with ambition; in a few
months she would achieve wonders.
She set herself so much; she would
become proficient on the piano and the
harp; she would improve her singing;
she would practice drawing; she would
take lessons in French and Italian.
"I can learn if I will" she said to
herself; 81 feel power without limit in
myself If fix my own will on GER
tain object I shall not fail. Lance
shall find an accomplished wife when
he returns"
She resolved to give her whole time
and attention to it. Thanks to the
old books in Farmer Noel's house, she
was better read than the generality
of ladies. No toll, no trouble daunted