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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-16
LoUBET IN ALGERIA.
French President Welcomed in Afri-
 can Colony.

can Colony.
 ALGIERS, April 16. - Algiers pre- Sented a festive appearance in honor of the coming of President Loubet to visit the French north African posses sions The picturesque streets of the ancient city were ,elaborately decorated. Arches and stands had been erected on the principal thoroughfares, and these, with the principal buildings, were gay with flags and streamers of the na- tional cOlors.
 Vast crowds filled the Boulevard de l la RepubliQue and the streets leading to the wharfs, and many Arabs fin quaint costumes mingled with the throngs which awaited the arrival of the great white sultan" as the French ruler is known among the na- lives.
 During the official reception at the palace President Loubet personally dec orated number of native officials and also sent crosses of the Legion of Hon. or to the foreign envoys and naval off, cers. The reception was a lengthy function, involving number of speech ! CS lO OACA~ OAN " AAS1 laS PACS1uoAk AO- piled at greater or less length. The 1 Sale des Fetes of the Winter palace presented a picturesque and brilliant scene owing to the variegated cos tumes of the native chiefs and the va rlety of uniforms worn by the officers of the army and navy and the civil of- ficials and the robes of the ecclesiastic- al dignitaries.
 After the general reception President Loubet, surrounded by his ministers and the presidents of the senate and chamber of deputies, received the off, cers of the foreign squadrons and war ships, the chief representative of each nationality making q brief address, to which the president replied. The din- ner following the receptions also pre- scented gorgeous spectacle with the | picturesque native costumes and the foreign and French uniforms. Presi- dent Loubet made the only speech, which he concluded by drinking to ''the prosperity of Algeria and it's grandeur by the Identification of its dest1nies with those of France"
 The dinner was followed by great ball given by President Loubet at the Summer palace in the elevated suburb l of Mustapha.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-16
1 TWO MORE ARRESTS MADE.
New York Police Think They
 May Know Something.

Nine Arrests Made Last Night-AIen
 Were Found in Butcher Shop, Whose
 Proprietor Is Also Under Arrest.
 New York, April 16.-Vito Laduca, who is supposed to have been the pro prietor of the butcher shop ill Stanton street, where. nine arrests were made der of the man found in a barrel in East Eleventh street last Tuesday morning, surrendered himself at police headquarters to-day, and was held as a witness. Nikola Testro, 19 years old. who lives with Laduca, also went to police headquarters and was detained by the police for the same purpose.
 At the place in Elizabeth street, kept by Giuseppe Morrello, who was one of the men arrested last night, the po- lice have locked the doors. Through the glass in the windows can be seen several large barrels that bear a re- semblanee to the barrel in which the murdered man was found. The barrel in Eleventh street had two wooden hops and a wire hoop at both top and bottom. The barrels in the store ap- pear as if they had nothing but wire hoops.
 In the store was found quantity Of sawdust and burlap and Detective Pc tosinio took some of 1t to police head quarters to-day for examination and comparison with that found i'll the par rel and about the murdered mans mack
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-16
TRAGEDY IN BowERY RESORT
Bartender Arrested foh Shooting
 Driver To-Day.

New York, April 16.-Obed Pad dock, a driver, was shot and killed in a gBOwery resort early to-day and the bartender in the place, James Gar ter, was locked up. The police say Garter has confessed that he did the shooting. Paddock's body was found in the hallway of the place with a bullet hole in the back of the head. The bartender's explanation, accord ing to the police, was that the driver had tried to rob a man in the place, and when interfered with had tried to draw a revolver. Besides Carter, four other men were taken into cus- tody. The police say Paddock did not have revolver on his person and they think he was running away when shot.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-16
President pa1ma,s Receution,

HAVANA, April 16.-The palace pre- sented brilliant scene last night on the occasion of the second presidential reception since the inauguration of the government. The issuance of invita- tions, amounting to nearly 2,0OO, brought a great throng All the lega- tions and consulates were represented by the ministers, consuls, secretaries and their families. The chief officers of the United States artillery corps were among the guests. Practically the whole of Havana's best society, Cuban, Spanish and American, was nreSenf -.lzs.--.s.z- .-st
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-16
THIRTY, YEAR SENTENCE

Chicago, April 16.John Hoffarth, on trial for the murder of his wife, shas been found guilty and sentenced to the penitentiary for thirty years
 Hoffarth who had been on a spree, shot his wife while she was Bending over the cradle of their baby. His defense was insanity. &H.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-16
LILLEY BLOCK FIRE.
Early Morning Blaze Damaged P

EHrIy Morning Blaze Damaged Prop
 erty to Amount of $5,OOO.
 Torrington, April 16-Flre of un- known origin which broke out at 5 o'clock this morning in one of the Lil- ley block on Water street, did damage totthe extent of more than $5,0OO
 The blaze was discovered in Clark $ paint shop and the flames had assumed soodly proportions before the alarm had been sounded. That portion of the second floor in which the fire orig mated was destroyed and the stock in several of the stores in the basement were ruined.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-16
Macedonian 1nsurrection Given Up.

LONDON, April 16.-The Times cor respondent at Sofia, Bulgaria, tele- graphs that the Macedonian insurgent leaders, it is stated, have resolved to abandon the intended general insurrec- tion during the present year, but they will continue guerrilla operations, in tercepting communications, blowing up bridges. etc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-16
TWISTED GIRL SENTENCED.

Given Six Months in Jail on FOrgery
 Charge.
 Winsted, April 16.-Mary Powers of Winsted, colored, who was arrested for forging the name of Luther M. Case and getting a check cashed some time ago, and her accomplice, Irving G. Watkins of Torrington, were found guilty in the superior court at Lftch' field yesterday. The woman was sentenced to six months in jail and the man to an indeterminate sentence of one year to fifteen months in state prison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-16
HOTTsE ONLY. IN SESSION

Hartford, April 16.-The house was the only legislative body to meet to- day as the members of the senate " ere in attendance at the launching of the Minnesota in New London.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-16
NO srR1KE dN BR1DGnpoRn

Bridgeport, April 16.-The probabil- ity of a strike of the trolleymen has apparently been much lessened as result of the action of the directors as communicated yesterday by Mana ger Sewell to the trolleymen's execu- tive committee. A meeting of the executive committee which began at 2 o'clock this morning was devoted to the consideration of the companys 8 letter. One of the members of the committee said that the statement from the company wasN satisfactory and that at the meeting of the union which was to be held on April % the committee will recommend to the union the acceptance of the proposi- cion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-16

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-04-16

O1fe of the local deputy --sheriffs said to-day: sNo, haven't been work ing for the trolley company since last Saturday. The local sheriffS are not good enough for the trolley com pany. They have three deputies from out of town working for them now''
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-03
Harmony.

Arthur Marble has sold his farm to a
man from Bangor, and has bought the
Grant place just above the village
r. A. Reed and DR.. F. o. Turner at.
tended the fair at Bangor last week.
The "Old Folks Day." at the Grange
has been changed to Sept. Il, and all
over IS years of age are especially in.
vited to be there at 10 O'clock. A din
ner will be served ana program given
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Cooley held a
reception at the hall last ednesday
evening, which was we'll attended and
fine dance was enjoyed by those VITO
indulge in that pastime. The happy
couple received the best wishes of their
friends, and many presents both useful
and ornamental.
Mrs. Emily Mitchell has returned
from Athens and is stopping this week
with Mrs. Furbush while Miss Eva is
attending the fair at Lewiston.
Miss Matte Leighton is working at
Hartland.
Miss Gala Foss is visiting her auut
Mrs. c. L. Whittier.
Lee Collins has sold his saw and
shingle mill.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-03

Mrs. Henry Crowell went with be,
husband to Waterville on Monday >ba
will visit friends in that place, August
and Lewiston during the week incl1djn,
few days at the State Fair. IS
Chas. Lancaster had the misfortune to
fall short time ago while at work bav
ing and not thinking any serious damaga
done kept around as usual for several
days, but on Saturday last he was taken
with severe pain in his side and DR.
Blanchard was called and found a brok.
en- rib with considerable inflamatian
which will necessitate a period of rest
and quiet.
The school in this district opened IN
Monday with Perley Cover as teacher
Mrs. John Wyman and children are
spending this week with her relatives in
Corinth.
Irwin Lewis went to Charleston an
Saturday TO attend the H. c. | aud en-.
ter upon his third year in that school
Moses Horn spent few days with
friends in Bingham recently.
Laforest Goodwin attended the camn.
meeting at Carmel last week.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-03
Smithfield.

Mrs. Charlie Brooks, who has been
visiting at Mr.. G. l.. stevens, returned
to her home in Massachusetts, Monday
Schools have commenced with the
following teachers Ina Wentworth, at
The City; Relic stevens, at the White
house; Miss Carl at the Village; Lura
Wiley, at Oak Hill; lara Merrill, at the
Gould; and Alta Thompson, at East
Pond.
Quite a number from this place at.
tended campmeeting at Lakeside, sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marston visited
in Watervlle few days last week
Miss Fannie and Harry Holmes who
have been visiting relatives for the past
two weeks have returned to their home
In Worcester, Mass.
Fairview grange held its regular
meeting last Saturday evening. The
program was furnished by the young
men.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Witham were at
Bangor part of last week.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-03
Browns Corner.

Miss Viva Crommett of Maiden, Mass.
arrived in town last week for several
weeks visit with her friends and relatives.
At present she is stopping with Mr.. and
Mrs. John Dore, who have both been i'll
but are now recovering. Miss Crom-
NETT is native of this town but has not
lived here since childhood. She gradual
ed this year from Maiden High School.
MIR. and Mrs. John Lancaster and
little daughter of Skowhegan were in
town Sunday afternoon.
Carol Goodwin of Skowhegan is visit
ing his grandfather, Mr., William Good
win for week.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-03
Mrs. L. E. Moore is able to be up part

Mrs. L. E. Moore is able to be up part
of the day.
Mrs. George Savage has again been
sick, but is better now.
Those who took advantage of the low
rates to visit Sherbrooke, P. Q fair
were, Mrs. Pat Mckinney and grand
daughter, Alice Quincy, Mrs. Nancy
Colby, Mrs Kimball, Mrs. Gilman, Miss
Lizzie McDaniels, Rev. F. Forest, George
Crawford, Hugh Marror and Alice
Hughes
The corner stone of the Jackman Hall
was laid this week and work is progress
ing finely.
Mr.. and Mrs Slade returned to their
Braddock, Penn home Monday, where
he is pastor of the Congregational
church.
Mr.. NJ. Harris who got his finger cut
off in his mill last week is getting along
nicely.
DR. Larabee Vas called to Lake Parlin
last week.
Mr., and Mrs. Calvin Campbell and
daughter Zaidee with several Others
went for picnic to Jim Mack Pond
last Saturday.
The farmers are cutting their oats
this week.
Abram Newton lost a valuable COW
by drinking paris green last week.
A Quietly has not yet returned from
the hospital at Greenville.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-03
NIAYiield

schools in East and West Mayfield
are in session, taught by Misses Bertha
and Frances Cook.
number went from here to North
Arson Campmeeting
Vrgie Hall is visiting relatives in
town.
Bert Whittier of Hartland is in town.
F. NJ. Wymsn and Walter Mckinney
have gone to Dead River to work.
Mrs Della Cookson has been very sick
but is better now. They will move from
Brighton to Kingsbury as soon as she
gets able. A. M. Smith from Bangor
will move onto their farm in Brighton
Rodney Hall and wife of Greeuville
are in town visiting relatives.
Thos. Clark of Greenville was in town
last week
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-03
East Mercer.

Eli Wells was in Waterville, Friday.
Herbert Thompson of New York is
in town for few days calling on friends
Mrs. Lizzie Berry returned, Tuesday,
to Lewiston.
Morton Harlow is in Lewiston this
week, attending the fair.
George Williamson was in Kingfeld
few days last week visiting relatives.
Mrs Melissa Cromwell who has been
in town few days visiting relatives
went to Skowhegan, Monday, where
she will be the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. l.
l.. Walton for few days.
Quite a number from this town attend
the campmeeting at North Anson.
Charlie Varney and family with Ivory
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-03
Long Pond.

Mr. Samuel Head was in Jackman a
few days last week.
Joe Maroon left for Canada, Friday,
called there by the illness of his mother.
W. L. Rogers has commenced his
numbering operation, with large force
of men.
Haying is very backward this year,
some of the farmers in this section have
not finished yet.
Mrs. Bridge of the Rogers farm, was
called home recently by the illness of
her mother.
Joe Querrion and wife have gone to
Canada for a short visit.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-03
West Athens.

Rev l.. NJ. COrson will have meet
ing at the church next Sunday at 1880
a. m and $50 p. m. Several are expect
ed from Canaan, Rev. jackson and
Edward Barrett the evangelist will rem
der special music. Others are expected
Hope they may all come and have good
sized congregation.
The many friends of Mrs Allen Clark
are glad to learn that she is more com
Portable. Her sisters were hastily call
cd from Massachusetts, Mrs. Dora New
hall and Mrs, May Goodno. They ex-
pect to return to their homes this week
Her son from the West and brother
from Massachusetts, are expected at any
time. She has loving son, Leslie, and
daughter, Hattie, at home to care for
her.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-03
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset towns
West B ighton.

Charles York and sons. and Sidney
York. Orlando York, and Allen York are
doing fine piece Of work on the road.
The many friends OF Mrs. Irinda CLARK
will be glad to learn she is very much
better. Her son Leslie and wife are at
home from Madison, also her two sisters
from Massachusetts. We hope she will
soon be able to take her place in her
family as usual
Mortimer York will soon move onto
the farm be has recently purchased
Will. m Viii man has recently gone
home TO take care of his father and
mother.
Alfor 20 Eames of Scion was calling Oh
his sister, Mrs Eldora CLARK.
While sitting by my window | was
thinking of The many improvements OF to-
day. ard coutrasted the difference OF
6ly years ago with the present-1ur mail
be xes at cur doors and free delivery, our
Of NAL mail carrier, Mr.. Healey, who care
fully and correctly delivers our mail and
is always willing 10 peform brands. We
can well remember when letters were
written on sheet of paper, upon which,
after being nicely folded and sealed wi h
a red seal, the address was written, and
FIVE cents for postage. Sometimes an
old-tim- snow storm ca c on and 1t
would be several days before we could
send the letter to the Office.
We are pleased to say that our hay
crop has come in abundantysand grain
and potatoes are fine. The apple crop is
very good.
Harold York of Cornvle called on his
grandmother, Mrs. Roxanna York, Sun
day.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-03
Canaan.

Mrs. T j Moody is visiting her sister
Mrs. Hazeltine, at Dexter
T. II -mith has purchased the {. p.
Garfield residence at Canaan village and
Il occupy it soon. We understand
that Mr.. Garfield intends to move to
Pttsfield. " e are sorry to lose them
from our village.
Miss Ollie Gleason has gone to Farm
ington to resume her studies at the
Normal.
Mr.. and Mrs Alpheus Mason are en-
pertaining relatives from Norfork, Va
Mr.. and Mrs Wilbur Mitchell of Fair
field were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. K.
II. Harris, on Sunday.
Earl Bean and wife, Miss Flora Holmes
and Harry Foster attended the Bangor
Fair last week.
Mrs. Josie Crowell is in attendance at
the State Fair, at Lewiston this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Gardiner visited
relatives in Dixmont several days re-
Gently.
Mr.. Joseph Jewell and Mr.. Parmenter
accompanied by their wives attended
the reunion of the 10th Maine at Winde-
mere Park, Unity Aug. 25.
Mrs. Grace Rowe of Newport was the
guest of Mrs G. w. Smith on sunday.
Stella Harring on is visiting her aunt
at Athens.
Mr.. Blunt, wife and children and Miss
Burns of Waterville were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Church on Sunday.
Miss Nellie Morrow of Lewiston has
Oh 81 . al in
Our Supervisor II. P. Thurlough is
teaching High School at Readfeld.
The surprise party in honor of Mrs.
Margaret Kimball was held at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Harris, not c.
d. Harris, as stated in last weeks issue
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-03
East Madison.

A moose was seen last Saturday
morning near the farm buildings of
Willis Blanchard
Mr. and Mrs S NJ. Paul and Master
George of South Boston we're in town
last week.
Mrs. Florence Healey returned to
Pittsfeld, Saturday after a visit of two
weeks with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Albert Rowell.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Bicknell and Lin
wood orson returned, Saturday, from
a trip to Portland.
Mr.. and Mrs G. NJ French and daugh.
ter, Mrs. Jacobs, Of Holliston, Mass ),
we're guests of Harlow Rowell and
family recently.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-03
Scion

Bon Smith left here saturday morn
ing to return to Portland, where he has
situation in the store of Foster and
Avery.
John Arriback was here from Port
land few days last week calling on old
friends.
L 5. Merrill went to Norridgewock,
Saturday, on business.
J. H. Rowel and family attended
campmeeting at North Anson, Thursday
Miss Flora Lander is at work for Mrs
L. S. Merrill
Miss Mae Lovejoy of North New
Portland was in town several days last
week visiting her cousin, Mrs. NJ. II.
Andrews.
E ). Larabee of Kingfeld was in
town last week.
The schools in town commenced Mon.
day, Aug 81.
Mrs Forest Ray and son, Mason, were
down river several days last week.
1Harold Mathews of Nateryile has
been in town visiting his grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Cross
Mr.. Asher Davis and family and her
mother, Mrs. Pettingill, were at Bling
ham one day last week visiting friends.
L. W. McIntire and son, Ned, went to
Portland, Thursday.
Mrs. s. F. Green who has been TO
Portland, onway, and other places for
the past few weeks returned home,
TIL ursday.
Mr. Elmore Lowell of Saltwater, Mimi.
is in town, the guest of his cousin, Mrs.
s. f. Green.
Miss McGlanthlin of Portland has
been visiting Mrs. 5. F. Green.
Mrs. Carrie Hall Witham who has
been visiting with Mrs. Jennie Good win
for the past three weeks went to Bling
ham, Saturday, for short visit with
relatives and friends before returning to
Portland.
The many friends of Mrs Olive Lander
will be pleased to know she arrived at
San Francisco, Cal, all right and had a
pleasant trip.
Mrs. Turner DAVIS attended camp
meeting at North Arson last week.
Mrs. Fred Vittum was at Norridge.
wock two days of last week, called there
by the illness of her father, S. NJ. lib
belts.
Mrs. EVE Whitney and daughter
Bernice were to Manchester, Me, sew
eral days last week. visiting Mrs. Pease
Mr.. Ames and wife of Gardiner were
at the New Caratunk, several days last
week
Mr.. and Mrs. Malon Patterson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ames attended the O. f.
S. HAPPIER at Bingham, saturday even
ing.
The Scion Cattle Show will be held
Sept, IL, at Hiram Grants where it was
last year.
Mrs. Herbert Sawyer of Madison was
in town the first of the week the guest
of Mrs, Will York.
Augustine Simmons of North Arson
was in town, Monday.
L. G. Wbipple of Waterville was in
town Sunday.
Aonzo Moore of Madison is in town
visiting relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Turner Boswell were at
Norridgewock a couple of days last
week.
Mrs. Pearl layton Swain returned,
Monday to Staten Island. y. Y. where
she and her husband, Mr.. J. II. Swain,
will teach the coming year in the West
erleigh Collegiate Institute.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-03
Jackn an

Chester Mills and II. McLeoud return
ed Sunday, from a visit to Skowhegan,
Mills old home.
A. S. Whitney of Guilford has COM
menced work on the church here 1t is
to be raised up two feet and the grounds
filled in and graded up.
The baseball team went to Monson
Friday of last week and played with the
team there The game was in favor of
the Jackman's, Is to 9.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-03

George and Eddie Grebenstein of Bos-
ton were in town last saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Ellen Witham is attending the
Normal, at Pennington.
Angler Gray accompanied by D. A.
Snow of Boston, started for up river
Monday, on fishing trip.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-03

Tracy and family have been spending a
week at their cottage by North Pond.
Mrs. Lovejoy of Maiden, Mass, was
the guest of her brother, Melvin Tracy,
a few days last week.
The school-house at East Mercer is
being clapboarded and painted.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-03
StarkS.

The town schools commenced last
Monday
Harry Moore is clerking in the store
of Tinkham and Tinkham in Arson
during his vacation.
F. |. Spinney is at home on vaca-
ton.
Mark Sterry recently sold nice dur
ham COW to parties in Mercer.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-03
Madison Center.

Mrs. Emma Dunton OF Pressure Isle
was the guest of Mrs. w. Z. French, last
week
Spirituaist campmeeting commences
Sept. 4th and closes Sept. 10. For
speakers they have H. D. Barrett, F. A,
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-03
West COrnviIle.

Fred Brown saw large bull moose
within IS rods of his house, Saturday
He had five prongs on his horns and he
was walking very slowly
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-03
F. |. SHAW, President.
PORTLAND, ME.
FOR SALE.

The Nathan w. Randall house on Sum
mer St, 1 Ia story cottage house with
eli, containing finished rooms, cemeuted
cellar city and aqueduct waie,, electric
lights, wood shed, nice large stable vi h
basement. hen house, all in good repair;
Very large double lot containing 20 fruit
trees. Can be bought cheap as Mr. Ran
dali has business elsewhere SWISS
For particulars il quire OF,
WARREN w. SWAIN.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-03

Wiggin, May Pepper and Carrie E. S.
Thing. Prof Maxim has charge of the
music.
George Clough is again on the road
with his meat cart.