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The age-herald., 1900-11-20
To Puchase Supplies.

Kingston, Jamaica, November 19.-A gov- ernment secretary, with a railroad expert, will leave on the steamer Admiral Schley tomorrow for Philadelphia for the purpose of placing a large order of rolling stock for the Jamaica Railroadl
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ROOSEVELT. PROBABLY.

From the Harrisburg Patriot.
 With Pettigrew at home, who is going to be the star clown of the United States Sen ate?
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Scorpion at Port-au.Prince.

Port-Au-Prince, Hayt November 19, via Haytien Cable-The United States auxIl- iary cruiser Scorpion arrived to-day from Cape Haytien.
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Two cane rushes on Thursday last, one in Omaha and the other in Boston, cost two lives. Until the law ik;;,,iier gets down u business such idocy will go on.
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Count von Waldersees campaign against Chinese tombs is not one the Teutons will care to recall in future years. Such van- dalism i'll befts the age in which we live.
The age-herald., 1900-11-20

The Goebel business in Kentucky should be put on a just basis and forgotten. It is not a creditable chapter in the history of the State
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shrewd bargain. While Krupp plate was re- duced from $595 to si55 ton, the price of Harveyized plate was raised from $i11 to $55. The aggregate will probably stand out at the old figures.
The age-herald., 1900-11-20

Senator Morgan's reelection today has been widely approved.
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The Strenuous One will soon guide the councils of the togaed ones.
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Hawaii grew 41.2 per cent in four years, thus showing that the constitution Is not at all lonely behind the flag.
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President Harper should cultivate the &C., quaintance of the Hon. Andrew Carnegie, who wishes to die undisgraced.
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| The idioHe cane rush has led to the trampling to death of student, and no one has been arrested for committing the brutal act
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Pittsburg's fat stock show is probably full of sows and pigs, for they have more of those than of any other sort
The age-herald., 1900-11-20

New York's Dewey arch has been razed bu the fame of the hero himself is secure. No razor can touch it.
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The failure of w. L. Strong & Co.,, and the footing of the Newport bank cannot at any rate be laid at the Democratic door,
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The Socialists of Germany expect to carry in the next elections 100 seats out of the S97 in the Reichstag.
The age-herald., 1900-11-20

China Is beginning to see that cash, as well as apologies and the snickersee, i. needed in this emergency.
The age-herald., 1900-11-20

The Marquis of Lansdowne was a great war monster until real war broke out.
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ROaers' Locomotive Works.

The New York papers say that the Rogers Locomotive Works at Paterson, N. J., have not been sold and that they will be closed down December l. In this dls- trict, where steel and iron are abundant and cheap, locomotives should be built. A factory located here could command at once a large Southern trade, and If it could un- derbid Pennsylvania shops 1t would have the world as a market. Very much labor Is cheaper here than it is in Pennsylvania, coal is cheaper and iron and steel are cheaper. A Rogers shop in this district would prove a good investment
 Birmingham should pull itself together for big effort in this matter, as it has on one or two previous occasions. No greater effort Is needed than was made when the Avondale cotton mill was built and the times are better and the city and district much stronger It Is a reflection upon us all that locomotives for use on Southern This should not be, and will not be if the well-equpped Rogers plant can be secured to this district Such a victory would rem der the Commercial Club, or whatever other organization secured it, strong in the affections of the people, and the Age-Her- aid believes such a victory is within reach.
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Spain furnished ships for American gun tests, but England has to furnish her own.
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Mob murders are Just as heinous In Colo rado as they are in Texas or any other State, but they do not call out so much comment.
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An Sin needs all his shrewdness when he is dealing with the crowd he is now ur against.
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The eonid all-stAr performance has been called from the road
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The czar did not boil his water.

The sons of Ell are stepping high.
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MT. Belmont will present the naked truth on the floor of Congress instead of in the columns of the Verdict. The former comes cheaper.
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much stronger. It Is reflection upon us all that locomotives for use on Southern roads are built thousand miles away. This should not be, and will not be if the well-equipped Rogers plant can be secured to this district. Such a victory would rem der the Commercial Club or whatever other organization secured it, strong in the affections of the people, and the Age-Her- aid believes such a victory is within reach.
 
 The Carnegie Bethlehem combine drove a shrewd bargain. While Krupp plate was re- duced from $595 to Si55 ton, the price of Harveyized plate was raised from $411 to S455. The aggregate will probably stand out. at the old figures.
 ---
 Count von Waldersees campaign against Chinese tombs is not one the Teutons will care to recall in future years. Such van- dalism i'll befts the age in which we live. Two cane rushes on Thursday last, one in Omaha and the other in Boston, cost two lives. Until the law as'- so0it,i iktt,,iar gets down u business such idiocy will go on. The Goebel business in Kentucky should be put on just basis and forgotten. It Is not a creditable chapter in the history of the State.
 The. idiotie cane rush has led to the trampling to death of student, and no one has been arrested for committing the brutal act
 Mob murders are Just as heinous In Colo rado as they are in Texas or any other State, but they do not call out so much comment
 MT. Belmont will present the naked truth on the floor of Congress instead of in the columns of the Verdict. The former comes cheaper
 The failure of w. L. Strong & Co.,, and the footing of the Newport bank cannot at any rate be laid at the Democratic door, Pittsburg's fat stock show is probably fuli of sows and pigs for they have more of those than of any other sort. President Harper should cultivate the &C., quaintance of the Hon. Andrew Carnegie, who wishes to die undisgraced. Hawaii grew n.2 per cent in four years, thus showing that the constitution Is not at all lonely behind the flag.
 -
 New Yorks Dewey arch has been razed, bu the fame of the hero himself is secure No razor can touch it.
 
 China Is beginning to see that cash, as well as Apologies and the snickersee, is needed in this emergency.
 The Socialists of Germany expect to carry in the next elections 100 seats out of the S97 in the Reichstag.
 An Sin needs all his shrewdness when he is dealing with the crowd he is now up against.
 Spain furnished ships for American gun tests, but England has to furnish her own The Marquis of Lansdowne was a great war monster until real war broke out. Senator Morgan's reelection today has been widely approved.
 The Strenuous One will soon guide the councils of the togaed ones.
 
 The leonid al-stAr performance has been called from the road.
 - ----- The sons of Eli are stepping high.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14

The cunning of children Is we'll rec
ogni2ed 10 be of very superior kind,
and it is seldom If given a chance that
they cannot inveigle their elders into
seeing things their way. The follow
ing is an instance of where a little girl
slipped up on this by not taking Into
consideration that her mother had had
enough experience with children TO
have an insight into their nature.
The girls birthday was couple of
weeks off. and her parents had told her
that they were going to give her a
handsome present upon that occasion.
She had been counting 1.-The minutes"
for several days, but thinking she
could not possibly await her birthday
without knowing what her present
would be she stole softly up to her
mother and begged her to show her the
present.
"Why, 1t wouldn't be right to show 1t
to you now" her mother answered,
because we want to surprise you On
your birthday"
"Oh, that's all right?' exclaimed the
little one. "I'll forget what 1t is before
then."-Memphis Scimitar.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14
Of Opera and National
Pageant.

DIR. Merrill, has secured Capt. Chas
Eddy Of New York, to produce one Of
his large spectacular productions for
nigh and one matinee in Coburu hall
beginning June 26Ch, for the benefit OF
the Choral union. 200 people will be
used and il will excel anything ever
given in Skowhegan. Rehearsals begar
yesterday.
The Carnival of Opera consists OF
gems and acts from the popular operas
with magnificent special scenery anc
costumes, beautiful dances and marches
grand chOruses, musical dreams and
stage pictures, enhanced by calcium and
electric light effects, with change of pro-
gram at every performance. The Car
nival is produced In four beautiful stage
pictures, representing fairyland, patri.
otism, romney, revelries aud oriental
splendor.
Part first IL dream of fairyland, the
scene being laid In a fairy grotto with
it's glittering and beautiful stalactte
effects. All is life and motion In this
part with gay splashes and patches OF
bright and picturesque color, closing
with the beautiful picture, the floral
dream.
Part second is purely a military scene
entitled, "After the Day is Done" and
is realistic in the extreme. As twilight
deepens and night closes 10, the bivouaC
OF the soldiers is shown 10 the beauty OF
song.
Part third Is an operate gem which
shows the home of band of Hungarian
Gypsies with natures as bright and free
as their lives. This scene is laid In a
shady glen and is typical gypsy camp
where the band has gathered to do
honor to their queen and as the rousing
chorus of gypsy maiders in 1.-THE gyp-
sizes life you read, the life that all
would like to lead" breaks the silence
of the scene, one cannot help but realize
the fascination there is 10 this life of
delightful abandon. The scene is closed
by Gypsies r. velries. MANY delightful
novelties are introduced In this part.
Part fourth represents the interior of a
Moorish Palace with its gardens and its
galleries of gold. The scene Is opened
by the dashing imperials supported by a
strong chorus. In this part are intro
duced the side-splitting policeman, the
gay and jaunty Fleur de Lis, the courtly
Colonial Danes, to conclude with the
stirring march OF the Red Hussars and a
grand patriotic chorus with the final
picture OF America, her sciences, arts,
industries and strong military arm.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14
Class Reunion.

Tie twelfth annual meeting of the
Bloomfield Academy Glass Association,
1S6s-1872, occurred on Tuesday last,
June 18th, afternoon and evening, in
Grange Hall, Skowhegan. During the
twelve years existence OF this association
all meetings had hitherto been held in the
hotels of neighboring towns and at sum-
mer resorts; but 1t was thought best this
year to be 'at home" to the classm ates
who are scattered abroad, trusting that
a larger number might be In attendance
to recall more wildly the recollections
of our school-days and
1.-THE school where loud warn'd by the bell
we resorted,
To pore DER the preceprs by pedagogues taught"
For an hour or more greetings were
exchanged and "by cones" recalled, af-
ter which business meeting was held.
The record of the previous reunion, writ
by Miss Lizzie Hoxie, secretary at that
time, WAS read. After the roll call, the
reading of letters from absent members
emit.
The election of officers resulted as fol-
lows: Miss Dora Cleveland, president;
Mrs. Hattie b. Fogler, vice president; III
A. Dinsmore, secretary; W. B. Steward,
treasurer; Mrs. Emma Partridge, Mrs.
Fannie Wildes, Mrs. Ella Holt, j.. B.
nd rd
committee.
At the close of the business meeting q
dainty supper was served by the ladies
of the class to sixty members and friends,
The entertainment for the evening prov.
ed to be most pleasing, opening with the
following program: piano solo, Miss
Alice Wildes; song, Mr.. J. b Dinsmore
piano solo, original composition. MIR. H
A. Dinsmore; recitation, Master Eddie
Flagg. "striking OIL" a comedy in two
acts, was next presented in very credit
able manner by some of the members.
CAST OF CHARAcroRs.
Lord Duttonbead, late arrival from England
..................-.... MI. John H. Swain
Mr.. Joseph Watson, a retired farm. Of North
field, ....Mr. Jas Holt
Mrs. Amanda Watson. his wife, with aristo-
cratic notions in her head. ...........
Mrs. Eva Varney Gage
Laura Watson, their daughter. .........
Mrs Maud Lamb bert Jewett
| Miss Elvira Clarendon: Mrs. Wa,son's sister
an old maid Mrs. Fanny Gray Wildet
Mrs. Hannah Plunkett, Mr.. Watson's sister
from Conne cticut. .........Miss Lizzie HOxie
Sarah Brown, q dOmestic...... .........
Mrs. Emma Holbrook Dunton
William Hampton, an escaped lunatic.
Mr.. b. S. Flags
Solomon Steady, an old bachelor.......
Mr r. r. Steward
Daniel O'Rafferty, Mr.. Watson's man-of- all
work,.......... ............Mr. Ned Lambert
First Detective, Walter +. Robbu Ms
Second Detective. ...............E c. Duntor
At the close, the twelfth reunion was
pronounced decided success and al
well enjoyed as on any previous occa
sion.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14
Number "a
Eugene r. Collins.
ADVOCATE, North Anson

The funeral Of Eugene T. Collins,
whose death Se announced last week.
occurred al his late residence ID this
village, last Friday forenoon. Rev. ar.
Kyle and Rev. Mr. Mitchell conducted
the services. The floral tributes we're
beautiful, one being a cross aud crown
presented by De Molay tommandery Of
knight, Templar Of -kowhegan, Of
which Mr.. Collins was member.
Twenty-four knights N full uniform
escorted the funeral procession To the
cemetery, where the Masonic burial
service was performed By Northern Star
lodge.
Mr.. Collins as the son Of James
Collins, who came 10 this village from
New Hampshire one hundred years ago
this year. OF the twelve brothers and
sisters Mrs. Mary q. Dunbar is the last.
James Collins, the father, was the first
postmaster in this village. and be and his
sou Rodney held that office for 10 years.
Eugene was born here the last day Of
the year 1928, and therefore was living
his seventy second year at the time Of
his departure. After his father died. in
lS47, Eugene went TO SkoWhegan and
| there learned the tailors trade of Willis
turrier. In 1850 he began business in
this village, and, with the exception of
two years passed in California, be lived
his whole life here, and for almost fifty
years was engaged in the clothing bust
ness on the village square He was a
trustee of Arson Academy for many
| years and was always its Jealous friend.
D.. -
and he seldom would allow his name to
be used as candidate for any official
| position. He was ardently devoted to
his family, consisting of his wife and
two children. Mrs. Collins died in 1885.
His daughter, Mrs. Georgia A. Harvey
of Cambridgeport, Mass, and his son,
/ Ben :. collins, Esq of this village,
survive him.
| The integrity of Eugene r. Collins was
a marked Characteristic of his life This
quality, combined with his industry and
business judgment, was rewarded with
large and fourishing business. he
never ventured upon schemes of specula-
ton, but kept all his investments under
safe and easy control. He attended
strictly to his business and to nobody
else. The day before he died was
PoeoCu 40 aSb'cis III nls SiOAnite eeofe
and with as much interest in his bust
ness as appeared in his youth. AS a
citizen he could always be depended
upon to assist 10 any plan for the public
good, and he never lost interest in the
welfare of the village or town. A
familiar figure on the village square has
gone, and with this sad fact comes the
reminder that only two are left of all
those who did business on the village
square forty years ago. What changes
have come to these streets with the
| tieeting years, 5.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14
At WaShiuyfOfi.

AT the legation the Chinese diplomats
We're extremely reticent concerning the
situation in their native land. If they
have received any advices they are of a
confidential nature and Minister WI is
guarding them carefully.
The naval appropriation bill, which
was enacted in the closing hours of
ongress, will cause considerable addi-
tions to the fighting force of the navy.
The most notable additions will be the
two battleships authorized. the most
powerful as we'll as the speediest yet
planned. These vessels will combine
the defensive and offensive power of the
battleship with mobility of the cruiser.
In the armor plate revision is reflected
the WEAKNESS of Congress, which, after
battling over this question for months,
reached compromise by which the
secretary of the navy is authorized to
establish a government armor making
plant in the event of being unable to
obtain armor from private parties on
terms he deems satisfactory.
Gen. Otis arrived in Washington
Monday. He spent the afternoon at the
war department in conference with the
heads of the various staff departments
in regard to the condition and needs of
their departments in the Philippines
Gen Otis was confident however, that
conditions would steadily improve and
that little by little these robber bands
would be driven away. Meanwhile, he
admitted that it was often dangerous
for Filipinos of the better class. whose
interests naturally lay in American SOW
ereignty to admit their preference, for
they were subject in that case to assas-
sination, to the loss of property and to
persecution, inStigated by various ele-
ment in he population to whom Ameri-
can occupation was obnoxious.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14
How'S This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls CataTh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, having known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions,
and fnanciylly able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
West & Trua1, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
walding, Kinnsn X Marvin, wholesalssDrus
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, 7sc.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14
Situation in China.

There is little in the way of improve
ment ia the situation in hina. The
Boxers are numerous and having their
own way with the government. The
Empress Dowager appears TO be in
sympathy with them.
Advices Monday indicated that the
admiras of the different powers at the
seaport Taku, were acting in concert for
chilly reopening the railway from Tien
Tsin To Pekin. Gangs of laborers are
repairing the damaged line, which is
guarded by fifteen hundred men COM
posed of attachments from the foreign
fleet. One hundred Americans under
Captain McCalla are among them. They
have guns and armored trains for use
when the line is repaired
There are 81 foreign war vessels as
Taku. A message from Pekin to the
admiras asserts that the situation is
hourly growing more dangerous for
foreigners. All those at Pekin have
taken refuge in Legation street
Trouble has broken out at New
Chwang. The state of anarchy around
Pekin is likely to be initiated in many
quarters. Asiatic artillery has been
ordered from Hong Kong to Tien Tsin.
The papers generally consider the
situation hopeful, because the powers
are acting in concord with no likelihood
that any one or two will break away.
News OF the 18th inst, was to the
effect that the Dowager Empress was a
refugee in the Russian Legation at
Pekin. The city was reported to be in
flames at several points. A state verg-
ing on anarchy prevails
Howling mobs surround all the lega,
tons. held at bay American and English
troops.
The latest news from Pao Ting Flu is
that the Boxers, 5000 strong, are attack
ing the a,hoic convent there. The
situation is critical.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14
Re hEPORTRH:
High School Notes.

The foot ball team chose Guy Harvillt
as captain.
The following school associations have
elected their officers for the coming
school year: the school, the lever, the
lyceum and the foot ball team.
The school enjoyed a school picnic al
Hayden lake, last Saturday. There was
quite large number present including
our teachers.
The officers of the school association
are: President, viii Webb, '0l; vice
president, Earl Smith, '02; secretary
Miss Adell, '01.
The senior class are busily engaged In
preparing their essays and In making
the other arrangements for commence.
ment. The commencement will be held
on Monday and Tuesday evenings, the
18th and 10Th.
The officers OF the Lever are: Frank
Bigelow, '0l, president; Earl Smith, '02,
vice president; VIII Webb, '0l, secre-
tary Coburn Marston, '0l, editor. The
board elects the other officers.
The officers Of the lyceum are. Linn
Playse, '0l, president; win Webb, on,
vice president; Coburn Marston, '0l,
secretary; Gordon Wildes '02, treasurer
Frank Blgelow, '0l, sergeant at arms
Edwin Maxwell, '02, assistant sergeant
at arms; Harold Ross, '02, Oscar Green,
'03, VIII Webb, '0l, committee.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14
Letter to A. II. Bixby.
Skomhegdn, Ne.

Skotehegdn, Ne.
( Dear Sir: You give full weight OF
good coal?
So do we-23l inches to gallon OF
paint that lasts twice as long as old fash
ion painters paint, lead and oil; and
allow our agent to sell it on this guarau-
tee:
"lf you have any trouble With this
paint, either now in putting it on, or here.
after in the wear, tell your dealer about ii.
"We authorize him TO do what is right
at our expense
We know a dealer in coal, who deliv,
cred his coal with public weigher's
ticket (full weight invited complaints,
and actually exchanged the coal when
complaint was made. He had half the
business; a dozen firms had the othe,
half.
We are LAG years old, but not too old
TO sell paint AS that dealer sold coal. W,
like to pay damage there are any
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14

Hon. John d. Long stands a good
chance to be nominated as Vice Presi-
dent but there Is one serious objection
hereto. 1t would take him away from
the head of the Navy department. His
administration of this important office
hss been exceedingly able and entirely
ibove reproach.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14

George Champion, II notorious charac-
ter who is strongly suspected of COM
hitting the atrocious murder of 4 persons
In Newfield, in this State, and Of arson
70 hide the crime, was arrested with his
wife in Milford, Mass, yesterday, and
taken to Boston. Evidence is very strong
AGAINST the man.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS: The fol
lowing are the real estate transfers re
Gently recorded at the county registry
Jsckman-Joseph Gilbert to Mary A
Gilbert, $1,000.
Caratunk-F. B. Carney to +. j
Hunnewell $3.50.
Mercer-I. Y. Tibbetts to j. NJ
Varney, S2l0; John Woodcock to f. c.
Chamberlain, 81, 900.
New Portland-Beni Taylor to F. &
V. Lisherness, 500; f. F. Perry to f
f. Boynton, $50.
Fairfield-Geo. K. Crosby to Mary E
Palmer, 5000; Cora Belle Nye to f.
Sumner Dudley, 81, l25; VIM. N. Brown
ct ais to s. A. Nye Il Co., 81; VIM. n
Brown ct ais to F, NJ. Totman, 81; VIM
N. Brown ct ais to VIM. H. Totman, 81
Skowhegan--Isaiah Crowell to o. M
Cover, S5S.
Athens-Sam'l Emerson to Levi:
rurneg, 81.
Norridgewock - Dorcas Ireland to
Miner Tingley, $500.
Cornville-Philande Hoyt to Eta f
Berry, $500.
Hsrtlsnd-B. f. Fairbrother to VIM
Lincoln, 5000.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-06-14

10 the report of the convention Of the
representative district composed Of the
towns OF Starks, Arson, New Portland
|iud Norridgewock, held at No. Arson
The 9Th instant. our reporter did not get
The name Of the gentleman from Starks
who seconded the nomination of Mr..
Walker. IL was Eben Leeman, one of
Fhrks' active Republicans The action
|'l the convention was very pleasing to
|Sarks.