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The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

The last summer when | was on my
way back to Vienna from the appetite
cure in the mountains. | fell over a
cliff in the twilight and broke some
arms and legs and one thing or another
and by good luck was found by some
peasants who had lost an ass. and they
carried me to the nearest habitation,
which was one of those large, low,
thatch rooted farmhouses, with apart
uents in the garnet for the family and
cunning little porch under the deep
gable decorated with boxes OF bright
colored flowers and cats; on the ground
door a large and light sitting room,
separated from the milk cattle apart
ment by a partition, and In the front
yard rose. stately and fine the wealth
and pride of the house. the manure
pile.
That sentence Is Germanic and shows
that l am acquiring that sort of mas
terry OF the art and spirit of the Ian
guage which enables man to travel
oil day IN one sentence without chang
ing cars. Mark Twain in The Man
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

Whereos. It h. pleased the Gemmaa.
der IN Chief NJ H. Universe 70 remoFs
by death. COmradc JAMES o. Benson.
our first Department Commander. be
resolved, that tn Union Veterans hAsf
lost a dear comradr, an earbrst Wptket
aud loving frield and We extend Of
heartfelt sympathy to his wife and s6b
in rheir bereavement ard lo--.
Resoiced That with IA fraternity beft
mid scenes common Of danger, e..
mented by memorie- Of that grest
conflict and baptized by the hloo
Of our comrades. We turn with earue-f
sympathy to the bedside Of our Conrad.
Russell B. Shepherd. and say to him IL
Union Veterans Union, Division 81
Maine, would gladly share your burdeu
and earnestly pray God that YOU ma
yet have many years to serve for God
and country.
Re8oired. ! hat the Thanks Of the D.
partment be rendered to Abraham Lii
coin Command, No. -. aud their FREUD.
for the kind and courteous manner H.
which they have entertained u, also T.
the management Of the Maine C-utra.
Railroad and Somerset Traction Con.
pany for eourte-ies rendered. To tn
officers who uoW retire from office v.
tender our thanks for the successful
manner ia which they have performed
the duties laid upon them.
Col. W. F. Enstis Of Auburn installed
the officers. After appointments made
| by the Commando the list Of officer
were as follows
Henry |. Lord Of Biddeford, Command.
er; Francis II. Wing Of Skowhegan, Il
| Deputy; Patrick Hayes. y putty
Charles 0, " ellsworth Of Gardiner, 4
| q. NJ. Rev. N.D. Sweetland Of Palmyrs.
Chaplain; Geo. w. White of Brewer, In
spector General. Mai. Charles J. Houst
was appointed a. A. q. but declined
being unable to accept the position h
held doing the past year so acceptably
An appointment of Judge Advocate vii
be made later
After the installation the doors were
thrown open and a number OF guesti
outside of the order were admitted. anC
a very pleasant hour was devoted t
short speeches. recitations. etc. Among
those who responded to the call of th'
chair were Comrades Eustis, Emerson
Dyer, Wing, Hayes, Gilman, johnson
Davis, Sewell, House, Sweetland anl
Rev. Dr. w. H. Spencer of the Crane
Army. The convention adjourned a
1910 p. M, after singing the ode Of
the order and America.
! The next annual convention will b.
held at Saco, about one year hence.
Dinner was served to the visiting com.
rades and Abraham Lincoln Command
in the Grange dining hall at noon, Tues
day, and by the courtesy of Gen. Shep
herd. manager of the Somerset Traction
Company, ride was taken to Lakewood
and Madison, Tuesday afternoon, OF
special cars placed at their disposal fol
the trip.
Comrade Charles Folsom-Jones wa.
specially detailed to assist Adj. Gen
House, and rendered good service in tina
capacity.
The veterans were outspoken in praise
of the treatment received at the hand,
of Skowhegan comrades, and voted the
convention one of the best of the sever
| thus far held by the Maine Division.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

The kennebec journal we'll says that
it is mistake for Maine people, especi-
ally Maine papers, to assume that the
results of the recent census in this State
will involve any loss in our representa-.
ton. 1t is probable that there will be
some considerable increase Ia the mem
bership of the House and that the pres
ent basis of representation may be in
creased 10000 to the district, with an
additional congressman for fractions in
excess of one-half. II this is done. and
1t seems to be the logical outcome of the
situation, the State of Maine will still
retain its present representation. Our
State is ably represented in both the
House and Senate, on the committee that
will consider this matter, and it is folly
for Maine people to assume, in the
absence of any good or sufficient reason
for doing so, that our interests in this
important matter will not be carefully
looked after.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15
Probate Court.

Business was transacted al the Noyem-
Der term of Probate Court, beginning
Tuesday morning, the Is inst, as
follows:
The wills of Horace Hall, ". II.
Colby, Laura S. Llttletield, sherman II.
PishOn, Chandler d. Robinson, Melville
B. Blake and Hattie f. Smith we've pre-
scented and that of Morrill, Cook was
allowed.
Accounts in the estates of samuel F
Hubbard, J. b. & g. Mitchell, Elmer NJ.
William d. Moulton. Hiram Dunbar,
James G. Rowell, Walter Mcfarland,
Joseph d. Newmarch were allowed.
Petitions for administration were pre-
scented in the estates of Drummond
Farnsworth and franklin Bunker, and
administration was granted in the
estates of Emma Z. Hughes, George
Bray. Minnie E. Nichols, Isaac Simons
and Laura A. Lower.
Authority to sell real estate was grant
ed in the case of clyde II. and Mable T
Walker.
The will Of Mrs Vine w. Coburn was
allowed. October nth
Guardian was appointed Tor Mrs
Clara McIntire.
Distribution was decreed in the
estate of James g. Rowell.
The administrator in the estate OF
David Danforth was cited to settle an
account at the next term.
Administrator account was allowed
in the estate of George w. Standish.
Commissioners report was accepted
in the estate of Franzlna J. Gould
Petition for discharge in insolvency
was resented in the case of Benjamin
Lewis
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

veterans, most of them the heroes of
many sanguinary fields. 1t is an honor
to have such men as guests, and it was a
privilege to entertain them that our
citizens and Abraham Lincoln Command
Union Veterans Union, appreciated.
Long may the saviors of our government
live to enjoy the hospitality they SO
richly deserve.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

There are three candidates in the field
for the office of clerk of courts made
vacant by the death of N. w. Brainerd,
Esq They are W. r. Jordan, Esq, of
Bingham, VIM. b. Brown, Esq, of Hart
land and w. T. Seekins, Esq, of Pitts
Geld. 1t is understood the nomination
will be made by Governor Powers on
Monday next.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

1t is reported at Washington that the
details of propositions before the coun-
Gil of ministers at Pekin as sent out in a
London dispatch are subsequently cor
rect. The state department has regard
cd several of these propositions as ex-
uemely unwise or undesirable, and has
so stated, but has not felt that fact justi-
fed the United States in Withdrawing
from the concert of powers.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15
DISBURSEMENTS.

reports were also submitted by the
Inspector General and Judge Advocate
General and of the commanders of the
two brigades, Charles I. Craibe of the
First and Frank F. Goss of the Second.
These reports were all accepted and
placed on file.
Comrades Henry |. Lord, J. W. z.
johnson. ID. p. Stowell, F. II. Wing and
D. l.. Jewett were appointed com
mittee on resolutions.
In the afternoon, officers were elected
for the ensuing year as follows Henry
|. Lord, Biddeford, Division Commander ;
Francis II. Wing, Skowhegan, lst De-
putty; Patrick Hayes, Togus, 2i Deputy.
The executive committee of one from
each regiment was chosen, as follows :
w s. Noyes, LIST regiment; f. f. De
merit, I'd; Defiance Young, 9TH; Calvin
w. Smith, 9th; n. L. Folsom, Sih; Geo.
w. Leathers, 9th; Geo. +. Benson, 10Th :;
j. l.. Bradford, 12fh; J. W. Webster,
18th; V. A. Gray, 10th; John T. Gilman,
18th; Jefferson Savage, 10; p. p. Gil
more, Goth; NJ. G. Oilworth, 21; C. c.
Sewall, odd; Fred o. Talbot, oath.
The committee on resolutions report
ed and their resolutions were unanimous
~ adopted, as follows:
Resolred. That the Division of Msine
u. V. u. 10 convention at Skowhegan,
Me-, Nov. Is, 1900, fully endorse and
approve the doings of the 18th Annual
Convention of the Union Veterans
Union, held in Washington, ID. c., Oct.
2 to 5, 1900 and be it further resolved
that it is our opinion and experience
that the present Commissioner of Pen
sions, Hon. II. Clay Evans, is antago-
nistic to the interests of the veterans and
that many of his rulings are unjust, IN
kind and illegal and as comrades, re-
quest, His Excellence, William Nc.
Kinley, the President of the United
States, to remove him from the office Of
Commissioner of Pensions and to appoint
as Pension Commissioner one who can
hold the esteem and respect of the old
soldiers and be it further resolved that
we urge upon the Congress of the United
States, the early passage of the "Per
Diem Pension Bill', .so-called, also max
ing the lowest amount, $1,000, thereby
placing us on the same footing as the
Mexican war veteran.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

The reported advance of one cent a
pound on meats of all kinds by the COM
bination of dealers and packers in Chi
cago will make wide difference in the
receipts. This advance on basis of last
years sales is estimated at $39 100000.
1t will have the tendency to increase the
retail price of choice cuts much more
than one cent and will be a hardship to
consumers. If the producer should re.
ceive the benefit of the upward joy in
prices it will not be entirely without
advantage to business, but he will re-
ceive small fraction of the advance.
The move ought to stimulate the rsising
of neat cattle and sheep in Maine and
will probably have that tendency.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15
Gard.

Having acquired oy purchase The
Horatio ". Gushing drug store, which
has been run under my management for
many yesrs, | would thsuk all Gus
TONERS fer thtif past fayors ard trust
they VIII sceurd me- the same liberal
patronage in the continuation Of The bust
ness. sincerely yours
GElpLE1 K. FoGG.
SkoWhegAu. Nov. - 1900.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

A distressing casualty occurred on the
Nova Scotia coast, Saturday morning,
the 10th instant, the wreck of the
steamer, Monticello, side wheel pas
senger boat plying between st. John, N.
B. and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. OF "a
persons on board, passengers and crew,
but four survive. She was engulfed
within four miles of Yarmouth and
"a bodies, including the master, Capt.
Harding, were washed upon the shore.
The tragedy resembles the loss of the
steamer, City of Portland, aud differs in
one particular, that four of the Month
cello's people survive by miraculous
escape to tell the story. This is an
other instance discredtiug side wheel
steamers for ocean navigation.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

The firm of Hanson Il Reed, under
whose enterprising management the
Aroostook Times. Houlton, has pros
pered during the past three years, has
dissolved and S. II. Hanson will continue
the paper. Success to the successor.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

Governor Powers has designated,
Thursday, November goth, as the day of
annual Thanksgiving. AS usual it is the
same day designed by the President.
The Governor finds many things to be
thankful for.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

The Silver Republican national com.
mittea had meeting at Minneapolis,
Mimi, yesterday. 1t is understood that
an address is to be issued giving up the
party organization and advising all
members to join the Democratic party.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

A report gained currency that there
would be extensive changes in President
HcKinley's cabinet at the beginning of
his second term, but this is without
foundation. The President addressed
his cabinet when in session, Tuesday,
warmly commended their course as cabi-
net officers and requested them all to
retain their positions during the term
commencing March 4th next. This is
wisdom on the part of the Chief Magis-
trate, quality he is very apt to display.
1t would be exceedingly difficult for him
to improve upon his cabinet of today.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

The noble tributes paid to Gen. o. o.
Howard, by some of the leading states
men of the country at banquet held in
New York, Thursday evening last, in
honor of his 10th birthday, show the re-
spect and admiration that is held for
Names one-armed hero Senator De-
pew, Ex-Speaker Reed, Booker T.
Washington and Bishop Gaines of
Georgia were among the noted person
ages present, the latter Two speaking of
the love of the negro race Gen. Howard
and the messages sent him. His name
in the south among the negroes is
placed with Garrison, Grant and Lin
/ coin, while in the North. his military
record established during the Civil war
has been justly recognized and worthy
of the praise bestowed upon him.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

Several Piscataquis men, who have
visited Boston, to see Edward f. Blaney,
who was represented to be Edwin E.
Hall, the supposed murderer of Alex
ander McKimmie, in 1888, have failed to
identify him as Hall.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

The Hon. William j. Bryan states that
he is surprised at the results of the
election. He sends congratulations to
President Mckinley as he did four years
ago, and TO the New York Journal sends
This dispatch: "You may say officially
that under no circumstances would
accept the Office of United States senator
light for the Presidency and | lost.
Am not going to take other mems posi-
lions from them" The Democratic
party will have difficulty in reorganiza-
lion that shall not count Bryan in it.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS: The fol
lowing are the real estate transfers re
Gently recorded at the county registry
Pittsfield-J. NJ. Chalmers 10 Frank
Bryant, $l0O; VIM. B. Barnes to Lids
Campbell, $l.00.
Skowhegan-O. :. Haskell to Chas. b
Haskell. $50; j. O. Haines TO +. K. and
Bertha u. steward, SO, 500.
Palmyra-D. W Mitchell to Flora NJ.
Emery. 81 900.
Athens. II. Curtis to Ssml. Chap
man. $3.50; Chas. Weston to o. 5. York
Inhh. of Town Athens 10 J. II. Curtis
1925.
Starks-L, F. Butler 10 Madison VII.
lage Corp, $500.
Fairfield-S. r., {. \. and !. P. Lawry
to Alex Quirion, sl.00
New Portland-Louvills Duuton &c
New Portland COmmandry, No. sol,
United Order Golden Cross, $l25.
Madisou-Svrena b. Withee to A. A
Walker, 1000; Chas. h. Evans 10 B. +.
Trueworthy, Sl.00.
Mercer-M. A. Harlow to Sam'l. W
Greenleaf, $40.
Norridgewock f. Sawtelle to IL
W. Hall. $500.
Concord-Beuj. F. Bailey to W. A.
Bailey, 5000.
Smithield-A. S. Tracy to Georgia A.
Haynes, $3.50,
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

We have had in our town, this week,
representatives of an organization of
Maine Veterans of the great war of
S6l.5. The order is similar to the
Grand Army of the Republic 10 many
features but those who did not see SER
Vice in the field, In actual battle, are not
admissible to membership. The order
In Maine has membership of war.worn
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

Burglars are operating in various
places in Maine OF late. The kingtield
station of the Franklin and Megantic
railroad was operated upon early Wed
Desday morning, the safe blown open
and rfled but the burglars only got IA
cents. They fed in the direction of
New Portland with team stolen near
kingfield. Officers are after them.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

radPs thai the encampment was note
worthy one IN standing aud intelligence.
Our Order was reported IA increasing
everywhere, and with membership OF
over 80 900 II does not seem as II we
we're going down very soon.
In conclusion desire to tender
my thanks to the members Of my
personal staff. to the Deputy Command
efs and their stsffs. and TO all the com.
rades for their assistance and uniform
courtesles shown me on all occasions,
and may God bless you all Is the sincere
wish of
Yours in Fraternity, Charity and
Loyalty,
LEWIS SELLING,
Department Comma der.
ADJUTANT GENERALS REPORT.
Following is the report of Assistant
Adjutant General House
Head Quarters Division of Maine,
Union Veterans Union.
Augusta, November -, 1900.
Major General Lewis Selbng,
Commanding Division,
Comrade:
A. Assistant Adjutant General OF
lniS DlNlslOn nefeD} submit the iollOW-
ing report;
At the annual encampment held in
Foxcroft. October IS. 1893. Comrade
Sumner r. Stuart of Newport was APP
pointed to this position by General J. W.
Webster, which he held until the com-
mand of the Division devolved upon you,
since which time have attended to the
duties of the office.
notice that the Division Commando
in his annual address in October. 1893,
reported the 22d Regimen, (AlGuzo
E. Libby at Unity, alive, although II
WAS not then so reported by the Assist.
ant Adiutant General. Taking the AS
sistant Adjutant Generals report as II
basis, have seen no occasion for pick
ing up this Regiment on my returns as
| nothing has been heard from it during
The year, and if alive it must be soundly
sleeping.
One year ago the number of regiments
reported in this Division was sixteen (l6).
all of which have made their returns in
full for the year ending September 80
1900. No new regiments have been
organized.
The number of members in good stand.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

Sir Wilfrid Lau Ter, the Premier of the
Dominion of Canada, was sustained in
the election of last week, his party, the
Liberal, securing the election of l3l
members of parliament to II of the
opposing Conservatives. Laurier is 60
years old, very popular official. He is
of French ancestry, has the practical
grasp of public affairs common to the
English race united with the courtesy
and diplomacy of the French, He has
been in public life for 30 years and be-
came premier in 1896. Like the United
States, Canada seems to he inclined to
let well enough alone this year
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

The result of the November election as
at present apparent, gives Mckinley IS
states with 292 electors, and Bryan Il
states with los electors. The vote
shows 725,0 900 Republican majority on
the popular vote. an increase of about
$4,000 over 1896. President Mckinley
carries six states that voted for Bryan
lS96-kansas, Nebraska, South Dako.
ia, Utah, Washington and Wyoming
having together thirty-two electoral
votes. The House will stand 202 Repub-
ican, the opposition l55. This is GER
tainly sweeping victory.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15
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Monday evening at K p iIaII.
Tie festival chorus has got we'll start.
ed and are holding their meetings in the
high school building Oh Tuesday even
inss
Nh I 3. NIckerson has moved his
family into the C.. L. carr house. this
week.
The work Of painting the Perkins
house las been completed and adds
greatly 10 the appearance Of the place.
Hr t Yeasie and son. Perley. left
for Boston. saturday morning. They
vii spend few DAYS il boston and
taunton. after which Pefley vii 70 TO
Ne" AeAica' i'r the winter with the
hope 81 improving his health. He will
Y3.,"' ,.,,s eneag, Win M ana MIS-
30 ~, me dle alSo spending
NJ -, - me- apa hesp'ne uouse.
Tue laales 81 the kebekah society are
t dsi. 70 meet at theiI haIl On satur-
nase If ,e,'lin tb 80 iII Tue pur:
their decree work -
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- .,.- ''" =. 9u1A ueei' "hich
ansI,, ,T.,.l. 10 a os"uis anu hr;
an g',,'n ''''''Aa "a ~ II mo uh'eo
Mrs + d swan, ~h" has been visit
ing hef mother Mrs Boston, for some
'ime returned to her home, tuesday.
a o. Frederic has shipped a large
humoer OF apples and potatoes from
TINS station
The corn has all been shipped from
the corn shop. The acreage for the
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

Not luxury. but a necessity-hot
water bottles. Sampson has all the
sizes at lowest prices.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

The Maine Pathological society, held a
very successful meeting AT Norway, this
the Pan American Exposition to be held
at Buffalo. n. Y, next spring. The
following officers were elected for the
coming year: President, Z. A. Gilbert,
North Turner; vice presidents, B. p.
True, Leeds, and PA. Arnold of Arnold ;
secretary, ID. II knowlton of Farming
ton; treasurer, Charles d. Pope, Man
chester; executive committee, J. w.
True, New Gloucester, II. II. Libbey,
Newport, and V. p. Decoster of Buck.
field
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

Those "little chaps" can be cured by
using Thelma cream; at SIMPSONS drug
store.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
best liver pills ever made. Easy 10 take
and never grippe. Geo. +. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

Present membership in good standing ESQ
Four regiments show net loss during
the year, three retain the same number
and nine show net gain.
Eight general orders and two circulars
have been issued during the year, two Of
the former prior to my appointment.
In this connection | wish TO tender
my sincere thanks to you as Division
Commander, to Col. Charles o. Wads-
worth, Assistant Quarter Master General,
to the Assistant Adjutant Generals of the
First and Second Brigades, and to the
Adjutants of The several regiments of
the Division, with all of whom my
official duties have brought me in con-
tact, for the uninterrupted pleasant re-
lations sustained and the uniform
courtesies extended to me in my inter-
course with you all, throughout my
term of office.
Yours in Fraternity, Charity and
LOYALTY,
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.
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Prices quoted on application.
Cards of Thanks and Resolutions of Respect
inserted at cents per line.
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ENTERED AS SECOND GLASS MAIL MATTER.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

Sampson, the corner druggist, carries
a choice assortment of stationery of all
kinds.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

In the nt"'lufacture of a pocketknite
in France 90 workmen are employed
for the handle and blade, 1S for a table
knife. o for scissors and 6 for razors.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

ENTERED AS SECOND GLASS MAIL MATTER.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-11-15

Business was transacted at the Noyem.
Der term of Probate Court, beginning
Tuesday morning, the Is inst, as