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The colored American., 1900-05-26
HOIEL HENDERsON-12O N Mis-

HOIEL HENDERSON-120 n Mis-
sIssippi ave., Atlantic City, n. j., two
squares from Reading depot; three
minutes walk to Bathing Beach. Spec.
ial rates for families and peFmanent
boarders. The hotel has been newly
papered and has SO neatly fitted up
sleeping rooms. Terms mod crate. Bu
ropean and American plan.
Henderson and Murray, props.
The colored American., 1900-05-26
THE NEW HOUSE
DEBITY COTTAGE.

81 \. Ohio Ave-, Atlantic City, n. j.
Excells any in the city. all modern ana.
proyements. Tw squares from the Reading
Railroad depot. Two squares from the
beach kindly thank nay old as we'll as new
patrens for their liberal patronage and hope
tor q continuance of the same. MRS. +.
DEBILITY, proprietress.
The colored American., 1900-05-26

Madre's Park for the season. On the Eek.
ington Street Railway. Twenty minutes
ride from tbs city A delightful trip, good
cool water. A splendid dancing pavilion and
all convenfences for p1cnics aud private
parties. Terms within the reach of all. The
electric cars are now running and the park
an be reached for one fare. Address VI 4.
Madre, Madra's Para, lexington, ID. G,
The colored American., 1900-05-26
SUMMER RESORTS.

about the
OF all hotels
printing
advance
nssment 0' soa1 suseS
The colored American., 1900-05-26
III ooEonxD zMER1oAx, wABHmoroN. D. q

ingten, Mr.. +. N. Dlxoa q Id the 4
seGaDly chorus. Tas exercises will pe
gin prom pity st $50 m, and the
house should bs crowded at that hour.
The colored American., 1900-05-26
SUNNI Err RESORTS.
ATLANTIC CITY.
FITZGERALD'S
AUDITORIUM.

Open all the year. Suitable for conventions
receptions, balls, concerts and theatrical
entertainments. Choice wines. liquors and
cigars, attached the finest billiard room in
the city. The Auditorium Cate attached is
strictly first class. Special attention given
collation. parties, weddings, receptiens. etc.
b, g. Fitzgerald proprietor. 80 end 30 North
Kentucky avenue, AtlaHtic City. n. J.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-06-28
DecefffuI Man.

Two men were standing together In a
postoffice. One of them happened 10
notice that postcard held in the fin
gers of the other was addressed to the
holder
why, what does this mean" he
asked. DO you address letters to
yourselfT'
I'm this case, yes" was the answer.
That's funny"
well. not SO very. See the other
side"
He held it up, and the other side
read: Brother Blank-There will be
a meeting of the l. o. o. S. B., No.
3S7. at the hall tonight to transact
special business. Members not present
will be fined $40. j. B.. secretary"
Yes, but | don't exactly catch on"
protested the innocent.
"Oh. you don't? Well, | got the
cards printed myself The society is
all myth. When l want to go out OF
an evening, direct one of these cards
to my house l reach home. and my
wife hands it to me with a sigh. |
offer to stay home and stand the fine
of guineas, but of course she won't
allow that That's all, my friend. ex-
cept that the scheme is worked by
hundreds of others, and the poor. de-
luded wives haven't tumbled TO il
vet
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-06-28
Walker-Mudgett.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Augustine
Fowler, No. Cedar ST., was the scene
of quiet home wedding, Monday, when
at the hour of 11.30, Miss Ethel Cora
Mudgetr, youngest daughter of Mrs.
Fowler, WAS united in marriage to
Fred Walker, brother of the groom,
tying the nuptial knot in the presence Of
only near relatives of Ahe contracting
parties.
The bride was beautifully attired in
Beige silk with liberty trimmings and
was unattended.
After the congratulations at the close
of the ceremony, wedding lunch was
served by caterer Fairbrother.
The bride is one of the well known
young ladies of this place, which was
her home for some years. She attended
the Skowhegan high school and later
took course at Grsy's Business Col.
lege, Portland, where she graduated in
May.
The groom is graduate of West.
brook Seminary and also of Gray
Business College, Portland, and is now
employed as treasurer and book-keepeI
of Princes Express Co. OF. Portland.
Teey were the recipients of many
elegant presents in silverware, cut glass
etc., attestng the warm interest OF
relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walker left on the after.
noon train at $3.50 for the Rangeley
for brief wedding trip, returning to
Portland, where they will reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walker of Portland
Mrs. B. F. Webb of Biddeford, and Mis-
Albert Keay of Haverhill, Mass, were
the out of-town guests.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-06-28

In the Fifty-hrst congress, when
Speaker Reed first gained the title of
Gear" by his arbitrary decisions. Judge
Culberson was one of his strongest
supporters although he gave the speak,
er no public Endorsement. for political
reasons One afternoon while the Dem
ocrats were in terrible tumult over n
decision of the speaker and the pro
ceedings of the house We're very near
riot thunderstorm came up. When
the confusion was highest. binding
fash of lightning and a terrible crash
of natures artillery startled every soul
on the floor and caused n profound ST
lence. Judge Culberson. like every
body else, was deeply moved, but was
the first to recover. That was God
Almighty, sir calling this house to or
der" he exclaimed in an impressive
tone. addressing the speaker Then,
turning to his colleagues, he said. Now
let us proceed to business like men"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-06-28
Cnexpected Oppo.ttton

While Lord Kitchener was engaged
In suppressing the Prieska rebellion he
ordered the destruction of a certain
farmhouse. Not seeing any signs of
his orders being carried out. he rode
over with his staff and found an inter
esting situation.
In the doorway Of the doomed farm
house stood pretty young Dutch girl,
her hands clasping the doorposts and
her eyes flashing fire from beneath her
dainty sunbonnet. The Irish sergeant
in charge of the party of deStruo ton
was vainly endeavoring TO persuade
her to let them pass in. but to all his
Establishments of "Arrah darlnt, wisha
now, acushla," etc, the maiden turned
a deaf ear. and a deadlock prevailed.
Kitchener's sharp What's this" put
a climax to the scene.
The girl evidently guessed that this
was the dreaded chief of staff. and her
lips trembled in spite of herself.
Kitchener gazed sourly at her. stand
ing bravely though tearfully there. and
turned to his military secretary. Put
down." he growled, that the com
mander's orders with reference to the
destruction of Rightman's farm could
not he carried out owing to unexpected
opposition. Forward. gentlemen. -
London News.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-06-28
The Carnival of Opera.

The carnival of opera opened in
Coburn Hall, last night. Owing to the
heavy showers of the afternoon and
evening the attendance WAS small. In
Its entirety the production was one of
the most complete and successful of its
kind ever given in town.
The program opened with the fairies
carnival, introducing 10 little misses in
pretty costumes. This was followed by
a solo, my Tea Party" which was
nicely rendered by little Zelia Waller.
The march of the Manhatten sextette
with Joseph Roderick as soloist, made a
hit. The balance of part first included a
national dance by II young ladies in
patriotic costumes, a gavotte by Misses
Pauline Oak and Florence Gannett, the
fleuf-de-lis by four young ladies', a
sailors hornpipe danced by Mabel
Patten, the cleverest child artist seen
here for years, and the floral arch which
made very pretty finale.
Part second consisted of the tableau,
IA Night In Camp" illustrated by de-
tachment from Co. E and members of
the G. A. R. Fred Snow sung ''Tenting
Tonight" and Prof. MacNichol rendered
"The Star Spangled Banner
A gypsy camp formed part third, with
Miss Eldens Smith as the queen who
sang most acceptably as she always does.
Miss Harriet Marble charmingly sang
IAN innocent Maid" Miss Mabel Patten
danced la petite minuet and. Miss Mary
Dascombe rendered the solo "Mona".
The Corsicans with Miss Tudie Bat
dorf as soloist opened part four. This
was formed by the laughing hit of the
evening, "Several of the Finest,o with
Fred Snow as the soloist. The makeup
of the young men were very funny and
they were obliged to respond to several
encores. The court minuet was grace
fully danced by Mrs. N. S. Varney,
Misses Sauna Batdorf, Vivian Graves and
Gertrude Goodwin, Messrs. n. S.
Varney, Ned Lambert, II. G. Woodbury.
and Robert Wentworth. The costumes
were elaborate. Miss Mabel Patten then
gave ballet dance, followed by black
face speciality by seven young men with
Joseph Roderick as soloist. The pro-
gram closed with the Hussar drill by
sixteen young ladies handsomely
costume& Their evolutions were most
intricate and won much applause. At
the close of the drill "Listen to the
Band" was sung by Miss Dascombe and
chorus aud the tablesu, "The Goddess
of Liberty" closed most pleasing even
ing's entertainment.
Performances will be given the three
remaining evenings Of the week and on
Saturday afternoon.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-06-28
George w. Mclaughlin.

Mr.. George W. Mclaughlin of Corr
vile, (Skowlregan p. o. died at hi,
home, Monday last, the 25 instant, aged
II years, months. He was one of Il
family of five sons and one daughter
but two of whom are living, DR.. w. NJ
Mclaughlin of Harmony and Mrs
Sarah Redlands who now resides with
her daughter Mrs. Henderson of Mad
son. He suffered an apoplectic shock
two years ago leaving him in condition
which in time became complete physical
collapse, resulting in death. OF his in.
mediate family he leaves his wife and al
adopted son, Morris.
He was a member of the order of Odd
Fellows, and Carrabasset Lodge l. o. o.
F. of Skowhegan attended his funeral as
an organization. The funeral service
were at the family home and the buria1
in North Cemetery, Wednesday.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-06-28
Clarence Percy Pullen.

Clarence Percy Pullen of Beverly
Mass, died at the home of his father
Charles Pullen, Monday the 18th inst,
of asthma, and bronchitis, aged Al
years. He was native of Skowhegan,
and well known to many Of our people
He was In the tmploy OF the Consoli.
dated Lasting Machine Company at
Beverly, and was department foreman
of the company at his death, and had
been for years.
He leaves one daughter, Miss Bertha
Pullen. His wife died years ago and
mis- burial will be in Bloomfield GENE.
terry by her side, this, Thursday, after
noon. During his last sickness he had
many evidences OF the regard of his
workmen and the company which he
faithfully served. Funeral services
will be conducted by Rev. Z. T. Adam
pastor of the Methodist church.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-06-28
The State Convention.

The Republican State convention held
in Bangor, yesterday, nominated Hon.
John F. Hill of Augusta for governor by
reclamation as was expected. He was
nominated by Hon. H. M. Heath.
Senator Frye presided at the conven-
ton and made one of his splendid
speeches. Senator Hale, Congressman
Littlefeld, Congressman Allen and Gov
ernor Powers also addressed the conven-
ton briefly. DR.. Hill accepted the nom.
ination in brief and appropriate remarks.
The convention was very harmonious
and one of great enthusiasm.
The Somerset delegation presented
the name of Gen. Isaac Dyer for vice
president, Geo. H. Clarke for committee
on resolutions and Forrest Goodwin,
ESQ, for member of the State com
mittee.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-06-28
he ApoInRiHed.

International cOurtesies are TO be OBJ
served even In disreputable professions.
Josiah Flynt. who las shared the COM
pany of tramps IA order to procure
data as TO their methods Of living. re-
lates an instance Of true politeness
from one Of that unsavory brother
hood. He says In "Tramping With
Tramps:'
"In Glasgow a fellow Tagabond did
me good turn. We were walking
along the street, when three town
tramps came along and 'guyed my hat.
Ny companion noticed 1t, and | told
him had suffered in that way before.
Then he turned sharply about on the
scoffers and Numbered out
Whore you lookin at? IF you're
tryin TO guy this Yank. you'd better
stop. Ef you don't, there1l be a fight"
Lets run said I. # you really
mean that
Not much, I'm English, you know,
and l can knock out any Scotchman
that comes round. I'm in the mood for
1t right now"
THE town yagabonds took him at his
word and left. Then said to him,
You English fellows seem to have
things pretty much your own way
here
Yes said he; we English fellers
know how to bluff We've been bluffin
the world now for good many years
"You forget the United Statesp |
could not help interfering
"'Beg pardon, Yank,' said he. Beg
pardonr"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-06-28
Affairs In China.

On Saturday the Chinese minister at
Washington, informed the State depart
ment at Washington thai the Viceroy of
Nanken cabled him that the legations at
Pekin are safe,
The Chinese Minister at Berlin also
informed lie German Foreign office
that the German minister, who was
reported 10 have been killed by the
Boxers WAS also safe
Fighting began before Tien Tsin, Fri
day. The allied relief force consisted
of the American Marines and Russians,
column 1000 strong The foreign gar
rison in that city was then reported to
be fighting for its life against great odds.
The Chinese attacked with heavy guns
and the white garrison fought desper-
ately.
The British consul at Tien Tsn sends,
by special courier, and through Admiral
Kempff, the following: Reenforcements
are urgently needed The casualties
are heavy, the ammunition is insufficient
and machine guns are required
The navy department, Saturday morn
ing, received an important dispatch from
Admiral kempff, stating that an engage
ment is now in progress between the
United States marines AMI other forces
against the hinese army, outside of
Tien Tsin.
"a telegram from Admiral Kempff
dated Che Foo. June "a, says: In am
buscade near Tien Isl on the 2lst,
four of Waler's command killed and
seven wounded Names will be furnish
as soon as received
The Oregon is expected to reach Taku
from tong Kong, about the Both instant.
The Brookin is also ordered there from
Manila
The sixth cavalry, which will sail from
san Francisco shortly will not go di
rectly to Manila. but will be taken to
Nagasaki where orders will be sent
based on the developments in the
Chinese situation.
The French consul general at Shang
b ii, telegraphing sunday, reported that
the Chinese minister of railroads and
telegrapbs has informed him that all
foreign ministers and foreigners at Pekin
were safe last Tuesday, and preparing
to leave with the authority of the
Chinese government.
"Foreign official opinion here" says
dispatch from >hanghai to the London
Daily Express dated June "a, "inclines
to the belief that the worst has happen
ed to the legations at Pekin and to
Admiral Seymour az well. Even if the
legations were safe on June 10, there is
no guarantee that they are safe now.
The situation, in fact, grows more and
more gloomy. The entire absence of
reliable news from the capital seems to
justify the worst construction which
can be put upon it,
According to Japanese reports, Adj
miral seymour has been captured and
the ministers have left Pekin, guarded
by Chinese soldiers. Their wheI eabout
is unknown.
The Chinese minister has asked of
President Mckinley an armistice in the
sending of American troops to China,
based on the assurances of Chinese
Viceroys that they can maintain order.
President Mckinley made known to the
Chinese Minister that the United States
cannot relax its efforts to get TROOPS to
points where its officials are considered
TO be in danger.
A large force will be sent to China
from Manila as early az practic able to
operate with the other forces to protect
our people there.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-06-28
Kate Masterson's First Poem.

Kate MastersOn. the poet and humor-
list, thus describes the beginning OF her
literary career:
81 WAS at school IN Brooklyn when
| first sent poem to Judge, signing
1t kittle *. 1t was accepted and pub
lished with an illustration, and my cup
of joy was trimming. When | got a
check for s.. | effervesced. then sent
some verses to Puck. which was then
adited by II. G. Bunner. They were
also signed kittie X. but were writ
ten from a masculine point Of view,
and, as | wrote a very gentlemanly
hand. Bunner evidently came to the
conclusion that | was a boy. He sent
me some very funny letters. and | re
piled, keeping up the idea that | was
very fresh. slangy boy. He accept
ed the verses, She Stood on the
Stair and they were published In a
Christmas number with a picture. AS
this was only the second poem | had
sold In my life, you can imagine how
wildly anxious | was to have 1t ap-
pear. | bothered Bunner with in
quiries, for of course that was the
only poem on earth to me Just then.
l recollect finally writing him, DO you
think my poem will be published dur
ing my lifetimeY
HE wrote me, My dear boy, can
not say If your poem will be published
during your lifetime, as ! do not know
when you are going to die "-Satur.
day Evening Post
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-06-28
Death BY Drowning.

Ralph Demo, son of John Demo, aged
eight years, was drowned in the river Just
above the ice houses of Savage d Viles,
Thursday afternoon, the 21st inst
1t appears that this boy and two other
playmates about the same age went to the
place named above, without permission
from their parents, and went upon a
boom, that extended ont into the river
there. 1t is supposed this boy fell from
log in this boom into the water where
it was ten feet or more deep. The
other boys were evidently too frightened
to give immediate alarm but not far from
six o'clock it became known that the
boy had fallen into the water and imme
diately search was made to recover his
body. This was continued at intervals
by diving, and dragging the river, but
without success until about six O'Clock
Monday afternoon when the body was
discovered down near the dam across
the South channel and was Immediately
rescued.
Coroner Addition was summoned but
there appearing to be no indication,
whatever, of any injury by violence he
deemed an inquest unnecessary, and the
body was conveyed to the home of the
grief stricken parents.
Funeral services were held, Tuesday
from the church of Notre Dame de
Loudes, conducted by Rev. o. A. La
croix.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-06-28


"Say, Thompson, did you ever notice
that | was brutally Indifferent to my
childrenT
Certainly not. You're quite the con,
trary. Holmes"
"Well, do look like mlscreant who
would be only too glad to abandon
them to the mercy of strangers
"Of course not. Whatever put such
an idea into your head?'
"Or have | the reputation of being
so selfish that | would not disturb OF
exert myself in the slightest to secure
their safety from the most desperate
danger?"
mo, indeed. Who's been accusing
you of such things?"
MY wife"
Your wife? WhyT'
why, little Johnny got himself lost
for couple of hours the other day
and all did was to notify the police
hire every private detective In towr
and rouse all the neighbors to helE
hunt for him."
Wasn't that enough2'
''No She insists that l am a brutal
selfish miscreant and several other
things because | refused to do all she
wanted me to-"
why, what more was possible?"
make the governor order out the
militia to help hunt. -Harper's Bazaar
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-06-28

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. The fol
lowing are the real estate transfers re
Gently recorded at the county registry
Fairfield-A. and VIM. Williams tt
Cascade Savings Bank, 5000.
Athens-M. H. Stickney to NJ. L
futile, 500.
Cornville-M. L. Parsons to Emms
Mitchell, $24.
Brighton-John Mcguire to DAME
Lombard, $500.
Big W.T.. S. suider to s. A. Bailey
Jr., 81.
Norridgewock- Mary L. Tobey to E.
G. Tobey, S75.
Harmony-Touisa Lincoln to Martins
j. Kicker, $3.50; |. w. Lincoln TO Martins
j. Kicker, S265,
Mercer-F. A. Champin to I. B.
Perkins, 81.
Jackman-Jennie NJ. Newton to II.
P. Mckinney, 81.
Hartland-Allen Weber to f. A.
Weber, $500.
New Portland-B. l.. Williamson to
w. l.. Written ct al, $l85 B. L. William
son to G.. II. Clark ct al, $3.50.
Skowhegan-PaulN N. vigue to F. A.
Dulac, $500; Harriet Benson to E. II,
Roberts 81; Miranda G. Merrill to Mary
f. Stinchfield, So 300.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-06-28
Able to Hear II.

1t Is well known that Joseph Medill
of the Chicago Tribune was somewhat
deaf, although his ability at times TO
hear what was said in an ordinary tone
of voice was frequently remarked.
1t Is related of him that he dropped
into the business department of the of
fee one day to make an inquiry about
something that had occurred TO him,
and young man who had been In his
employ only a few months undertook
In loud tone Of voice to enlighten him
What did you say asked Mr.. Me
dill putting his hand to his ear.
The young man repeated the question
In still louder voice.
II can't hear you" said the editor.
"Oh, chase yourself around the block,
you old granny muttered the impa-
tent employee just above his breath,
Il am not an old granny" said Mr..
Medill turning away, land l shall not
chase myself around the block"
The fresh young man made imme-
diate arrangements to say goodby to
his job, but the great editor probably
thought that the lesson he had received
was sufficient and did not disturb him.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-06-28

Charles uoyt. the farce writer once
invited a friend TO go TO the theater
with him.
What playT' queried his friend
Nat Goodwin in Nathan Hale. 90
said the playwright.
I'm very sorry" said the friend,
but you'll have To count me out"
What's the natter" asked Hoyt in
surprise.
We'll. TO be frank with you. don I
like Nat Goodwin in anything. l hate
him personally and can't enjoy him as
an actor. and, as far as | am concern
ed. wouldn't mind seeing him dead"
Then this is your play slyly added
Mr.. Hoyt in his peculiar Yankee dia-
lect. You don't want TO miss H. They
hang him in the last ct.'-News Let
ter.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-06-28

Lieutenant A. W Thomson SAYS, In
The Independent, that when the civil
war WAS practically over he was sent
from the camp at Lincolnton TO Char
lOtte y. G. under a flag of truce. lie
entered the town and was conducted To
General Echols' headquarters in a
large upper room, evidently school.
Foom.
Our guide pointed out the general.
fine portly gentleman, seated at a
table. advanced and laid my papers
on the table.
General Echols, presume" | said.
"These dispatches are from General
Gillian Shall wait for an answer|
please be seated" the general said.
CHANGING around, | saw 16 or Is gen
tlemen, all. with one or two exceptions,
In military uniform. Colonel Morgan
came up TO me, shook hands and said:
Il believe you and are not entire
strangers
He had been oar prisoner n year or
so before While we chatted a gentle
man in a civilian gray suit turned to
address General Echols. The cold stare
of glass eye caught my attention, and
the features were somewhat familiar
"Ah. jefferson Davis! Are you here.
pressed to the Wall?" WAS my first
thought His face was far more pleas
ant than our northern papers had pic
tured it,
A dispatch vas handed 10 General
Echols. who read and rercad it with an
earnest. anxious lok. Half rising. he
passed the paper To Mr.. Davis. who read
1t slowly and then handed II back.
We'll" said he, we have lost a
generous enemy
1t was the news of President Lin
coins aSsaSsiuation