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The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17
Insect Rule.

Truly has it been said that insects
have established a universal empire
over the world. They are found in
all lands, and no plant is free from
their attack The seed, root, stem,
pith. bark, leaf and flower, are all
devoured by one or more insects.
They are found in our gardens, our
fields, our granaries, our homes !;
and our domestic animals, and even
our persons are not free from their
attacks Insects have four stages,
the egg, the larva, the pupa, and
the perfect OF winged insect; the
larger portion doing their mischief
in the larval OF warm stage. Some
such as the grasshoppers,are active,
and eat during the pupa and adult
stages also. Only part are des-
tructive in the winged state.
There are about $4,000 species
of insects known, some six thousand
of which are destructivet0 cultivated
crops. Many species of insects
have been imported into this coun-
try from Europe, and such often
flourish better here than in their
native land, because the parasites
which prey upon them there are
not in all cases brought over with
them. The buffalo moth is an illus.
tration; an insect that was never
known to become numerous enough
in Europe to devOur carpets, though
it would injure furs and clothing.
In some places here, it has seemed
that the use of that household lux.
ury must be abandoned.
One of the students at the Storrs'
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17
The Laundry.

\ quarter of pound of good starch
will make two quarts Of liquid starch Boz
raN is valuable adjcnet to the raw starch
for collars and cuffs.
To bleach lace that has become very yell
low, dip in strong Soap~uds. lay it on a
platter AMI place in the SUM mosten oc-
casionally.
Starch that Is always satisfactory f, +
linen is made of one quart Of well boiled
corn starch, three ounces Of gum arabic
and two ounces of loaf sugar.
\ successful way to rcnovate bonnet
ribbons which have become soilcd by
wearing i to rub teen with a clean
sponge dipped in water to which few
drops of ammonia have been added then,
without drying, lay the ribbon upon a
piece of fine flannel and put piece of
flannel over it. and press till dry. with All
iron which must not be too hot
Cleanse WOODEN articles by drawing
them through the hands in and out of the
suds. DO not rub them. As this action
shrink> and Injuries them. When clean
wiring from the >ud> and rinse in warm
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

The Chicago dressed beef men
are not wholly the public benetac
tors they profess. Buying cattle in
immense quantities for slaughter,
they are enabled to run the butch
ers ont of the business in the East,
and for that matter i'll the West as
well. When once competition Is
killed and the butchers are placed
on the retired list, they will put the
retail price up to suit theirpleasure,
and the consumer will be wholly at
their mercy. Suppose the Chicago
and St. Louis dressed beef men con
trolled the trade in New England,
where would the farmers of New
York, Vermont, Maine and New
Hampshire find market for their
beef cattle!
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17
Onions

Oninns ARC a cron which should
an ~ ne oarlv as RI. land can he
,n,da readv Thy reonire heavy
,narn,;nu Iaud which has been
=, H. oro, bofor. j. hetter If the
rnoaaots have NOT got il In hitting
:, nnw nice. to sow IN onions il
-Io Id lao manurad heavily II
you'd have been hetter if This had
honn DOM last Fall tnt If il WAS if
w;ll da ma i.r, Ia ,lo il AGAIN this
Snrino II .bouI1 h. Moved deep.
~ and il sbonlI In, Land that is well
drained and a deem soil Harrow
,nJ cross b,rrnw until the surface
!. dr, and fine a. an,sb hean. Re.
rnovn .tonns .nds and anvtbinp
l;lnly 70 Interfere Win thr easy
.nu;no nftba sned Thensow hard.
wood oshes at the rate Of a hundred
l,u.halu nor acro ar ,nnlv a tho,,s.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

school, had recently taken 40 young
parasitic insects from the body of a
single caterpillar, the celery worm.
The difficulty is increased from the
fact that so many species OF insects
prey upon the same plant. Mr..
Saunders has found no less than
twenty-five insects pests attacking
the current, over twenty species on
the strawberry, fourteen attacking
the blackberry, twenty-tour the
raspberry, fitty-nine the grape,
eight the squash, thirty.siX the
pear, forty.thIee the plum, and
twenty-five the peach.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

The recipe for the Government
harness dressing is as follows: One
gallon neatsfoot oil, two pounds
bab-berry tallow, two pounds bees
wax, two pounds of tallow. Put
the above i'll moderate fire.
When thoroughly dissolved, add
two quarts of castor oil, then while
on the fire, stir in one ounce of
lamp black. Mix well and strain
through a fine cloth to remove sed-
iments, let cool, and you have as
fine dressing for harness or leather
or any kind as can be had.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

Some of the most eminent politi-
cal economists of the world argue
that there is scarcity of gold, and
that such a dearth affects not only
current trade to dulness, but real
property or fixed property of all
kinds to shrinkage. The value of
gold is rising, and consequently
the sale of all other commodities is
falling. Two, thirds of the world
employs silver as currency; the
other third must follow or none
tary distress and continued dull
times will result.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17
Farm N otes.

1t is full time that the farmers
have their say now. They are in
the majority, and can readily secure
their own representatives in the
law making body.
If a farmer will take care not to
purchase what he cannot use or has
little need for, he will soon learn
that it is poor economy tor him to
buy anything but the best.
The yield OF hay in Great Britain
last year was S,730,919 tons. This
is a little less than fourth as
much as was grown i'll the vast area
of the United States.
Exports from American ports in
January show falling off to the
extent Of one-tifth in pork and near
~ one half in beef and bacon as
compared with "a year previous.
The tasteful and judicious plant
ing of fruit and ornamental trees en-
nance the value of real estate more
than an equal amount of money in
vested in any other way.
Every man who grows a horse
for market should know that the
persistent and thorough use of the
brush and curry comb is a power
full help toward making money.
The man who takes up farming
Just because he has failed at
everything else has not pleasant
prospect before him. He is likely
to add another failure to his list.
Paint is an outer gloss which
may cover much weak
ness and many defects; oil
gives n solid inner virtue and
strength, which is proof against the
severest trials and hardship.
A cargo of California wheat was
sold in the Mersev at Liverpool
lately, at 94t cents per bushel go
pounds), the lowest price on record.
The prosperous farmer always
has good tools and takes good care
of them. He gets the best when
he buys and always has his repair
ing done in time before the nipple
ment is needed.
Ewes with lambs require great
care and attention at this period,
and henceforth; the farmer who
knows his business will not hesitate
to bestOw il.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17
POETRY.
A Spelling Match.

Stand ap sc teachers, naW and spell
Spell phenakistnssopc and sneil.
Or t4ke some simple word 4 chilly
Or e4uger, or the garden lily.
To- spell such words a, sHil4gism.
And iaehrmose and -sneatou>H,
And Peatatcuch and ,aeshari0,.
Apo,sphA and eelui.He
I-Iotifefau- and ceotN,
Jciune and homeopathy.
Paralysis and rhI5rofuria.
Rhnooero- and 3achyderm,
Mctemp,achusi7. ghcrkins bAsqur.
Is certainly ma Easy task.
Kaleidoscope and Tennessee,
kAmsehatkl and di-pcuslry.
Diphthong and erY~ipelas,
And etiquette aud ~I,saifaz
Iutaliibc and rt,aii-u,
Anapathy ana rheumatism.
And oaiiclS~m and icleagaer
Twelfth. eighteenth, rendezvous intfguef
And hosts Of other words found
On English and on cia>sic eniund,
Thus. Behring'. strait aud M,AAeImi~,
Thcrnapylr. Cardillcras.
suite. henprrhage, i,ap. and Iia,iaa-
inquefoil and iperAruauha
And Rappahannpek Shenandoah.
And ssha, ,i'i. and % Thousand aare
Are ssard- thai good spelsr> mis-,
~ distianar, ltnd- Like this
SOC ae,d aue thias himself ,craslr
% -ama 1i ,he-e bi- eiiaft> fiI=E-'l. ~
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17
Neryous DehiIiiatad Man

You are allowed a IRE triafof thirty days of the
Use OF Dr. Dyes Celebrated Nultalc Beit with Eec-
trio suspen.Ory Appliances. for the speedy relief
aud permanent cure OF Nervous Debili y, loss Of
Vltallyand Manhood, and all kindred troubles
Also, lormauy other diseases. Complete restora-
ton to health vi2Or and manhood guaranteed. No
risk is incurred. illustrated pamphlet, with fun
Information, terms, etc. mailed free by address
ing Noltaic Belt Co. Marhal, Mich.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

We emphaticals guarantee DR.. Marchini's Cat.
h0lIcau Female Remedy u cure, Femalr Dis ase-,
-uch rs ovarian uoublcs, Inflammation and u
cclaton.fH ilh1 and Displacement or bearing
down iecng, Irregularities Barenue-r, Change
OF Life, LcucorrGu.l, besides many Weaknesses
-prngiug from the above, like Headache, Bloat.
ing, spinal weakness. Sleeplcrsntss, Nervous De
bny Papatatlpn OF the heart, etc. For sale by
Druggists. Prce $40 aud { 80 per Bottle. SrnG
To Or. J. u. Mnchi-i, utica,N. T., fof pamphlet,
free For sale by Bi1by " Buck, druggi-t-.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17
HE RE AND THERE.

IMPoTENCY N MAN OR WOMAN quickly
cured by Gilmore'S Aromatic Wine.
GIIMoRE'S AROMATIC WINE is the great
remedy for women and children Il doses 81 %
For SAL by Horatio W Gushing
REV +. j. WHITNEY, of Clarkson, y. says
Gilmore's Wine for female Weakness stands
without rival. For sale by iloratiO Gus hing
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17
"a GA r d

To all who suffering from the il discretions Of
youth, nervous weakness. early decay, loss OF man
hood, Sc. will ,ehd IA recipe tina VIII cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. Thi- great remedy was dis
covered by a missionary in SOU America. serd
a relf-addrrssed envelope to thu REV. JO-EPH I.
lsNAs tati0n u. Ner York City.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

HONEST SEEDS. at HONEST PRICES
IEDIRECT FROM THE GROWER a.
strawberry Tomato, or Ground Cherry. true
seed. Il
Cook lmp'd Popping Corn, Best in the
world II
Cooks Imp'd Lima Bean Best in the world Il
Chufas, or Earth Almonds, Very hardy. II
Mammoth Russian SuniOwer, Best egg food II
japanese Nest Egg G0urd, pretty climber Il
Chinese Yam or Cinnamon Vines, bn bs, II
Purple Husk Tomato, true y ed n
Mixed Flower SEEDS, over 400 choice varieties II
~ All the above choice seeds sent postpaid
for 81
SPECIAL INTRODUCTION BOX of seeds fp
the Family Garden. viz % Packets. well filled
with the best seeds, mailed for only 90 nts
TWO for Si.W
stamps taken. Address, A COOK SeedslnaI
Clinton Hollow rutchess Co, y. \.
Mention this paper
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

Veterinary surgeons al over The country ARE
Hereby denuunciug parties who put up eLtrd
large packs OF NO thles- trash and sell II 10
coidiiion powders. ThrN say That Sherlddn's
rdr1irg condition Fn,rIers are the only kind
now known that are worth carrying home.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

Mrs VIII A. Rouse, of Galena. Ill, writes: ~
avail myself Of the opportunity OF re-
Hammer brand Soda. have used II for tie
past three years, and cannot too highly recnm.
mend 1t. < package last mo just three weeks
"ANAKn8ios 9iveA instant relSef and 10 an
infallihle cue for Piles. 6amples sent free.
Address "ANAKE6IS," Boz 34l6. Now York.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17
ADVICE TO MOTHERS

Are you disturbed at night and broken OF your
rest by sick chd Suffering and crying with pain
of cutting teethi If 80. send at once and get bot
tie Of MRS wiS-LOws SOOTHING SYRUP FOR
CHILDREN rgErHIsG. 1t yalne Is incalculable 1t
will relieve the poor little snflerer Immediately.
Deuerd upon 1t, mothers. there is no mistake
about it |. cures dis-entery and diarrnoea, reg.
uates the stomach andbowels cures wind collie
srftens The gums, reduces Inflammation, and gives
tone and enegy to The whoie system Mrs.. WIN
SLOWS SOOTHING SYRUP FOR CHILDREN LETTING
il pleasant to the taste, and is the scrption Of
one OF the Oldest and best female pr SEES aud ply
die lansn the United States, annusior sale by all
druggists Throughout the world. Price rs cents
botu
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

FOR THE LAUNDRY, james Pyle's Pearl
Inc Is Invaluable. II cleanses the must delicate
fabric without lniu ing il. and saves vast
anunt Of weartsome labor For sale by groeers.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

To the people oi tins County We would say we
have been given the Agency Of DR. Machi's ltaan
Pile Ointment emphatically guataI setd TO cure
or money refunded Inte. fa External, Blind
Breeding or Itching rms. Price soc. a box No
Cure, No Pa. For rale by BiNby & Buck Drug
Hlbt-.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

Guihallard tries Ia con sole his wife, who has
just mel with great grief in lie loss Of her
arroHt Conn, what the deuce II the natter
sad he. Be II muu, madame suppose you
lost me-
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

J0hnsoh's 1todyie Imminent Is tirh5 worth
elr a bottr m certain ea7c- For instance, IN
eases If diphtheria. ctoup aud asthma when The
sufferer II almost dead flr want u breath and
something Is required 10 act Instantly, II costs
only 80 cents.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

New York has an organization call the
Union If the Titans- From the accounts
gwen al its performances We should say the
last word should be Ilght-uus.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

john keenan, Si,s that halfa milhun d1ilai
wouldn't corrupt the aldermen uf NrW Aurh
Winch reminds u. Of having seen 10 Il t.
.umiewhrr, that II &, inps-- hle ia-pod rotten
eggs.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

An exchange cries out, Give us honest dol
lars" II would b. more hunOfahle to - ork FOR
them II this editor wsif- until they are given
to him, he viii probably have 10 ~tlt long
time.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

Chicago has II young woman who sleeps
eight days in one inning Some women Will do
almost anything To escape building the kitchen
fire.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

MoiVhty curious people these American are
said Bridget, the first time she saw celery serv.
ed they ate al the stalks. and 1--we livery bit Of
the foliage
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

Ga>snuch Il Co. il the name OF St Louis
sporting firm. Again we are constrained to re
peat the question of our Old Trend Shakespeare,
What's In a name"
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

If You are suffering from over-catmg
or drinking any indiscretion or dissipa-
ton. or are yoang and growing too fast,
as i often the case.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

To SERVE EGGs-BAkED OR SHiRREp.-
Butter a deep earthen pie dish, or little
china or stone dishes made expressly for
this method of cooking eggs. and into it
break carefully as many eggs as are re-
Qured for use, without crowding sprink-
lie salt and pepper, and the least bit of but
ter on top before putting in hot oven to
set, which will require four or five min
utes. A little chopped parsley or ham
may be added if desired.
EGGS A Ia CREME.-Boil twelve eggs
until hard; slice them in medium thin
rings, in the bottom of a baking dish put
first layer of bread crumbs grated then
one of the sliced eggs; cover with bits of
butter and season with pepper and salt :;
when the dish is full and the crumbs on
top, pour over all teacupful of rich
cream or milk and brown lightly in oven.
Snow EGGs.-Boil one quart of milk
with two ounces of sugar and the grated
peel of lemon. Break six eggs whip the
whites to stiff froth, mixing in four ia
blesp ,onfuls of fine sugar. Now take a
tablespoonful of the whipped whites and
drop it into the boiling milk. they will set,
and may be turned lightly; when firm
drain on sieve, using all the whites this
wav; make custard of the yolks and the
milk, favoring to taste-be careful it does
not curdle When cold pour over the
frothed eggs and serve.
RICE AND EGGS Have some delicately
boiled rice, and spread about an inch deep
on hot platter: slip six poached eggs on
this and serve after placing tiny bits of
butter with seasoning over the whole.
npoayvr On pn,curp Eccs -Uave ,ra
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

Colgan'- Tafe Tolu sells Ike hot cakes. A
digestion
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17
LOS 7 !!

Seven volumes of the Maine
Reports, to wit: Vols, 6, 81, 81,
IS, Al, IS and So. are missing from
the library Of the Clerk of Courts.
They were lost during the Sep.
TENDER term of the S. J. Court 1885.
On the hy-leaf of each volume, are
the words CLERKS Office Any
person giving information about
them, will be suitably rewarded by
calling on
L. II. WEBB,
If Clerk S. J. Court.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

xry ANrEDLsdies nd gentlemen In city or
w il countxy 10 take hight work at their own
homes. 8 70 Il day can be easily % S.Ss woaG 6
sent ~ maai; mo- cer~ ss1ns: , WV s AM.
Siov,nssnt. Xddsoas, with stamp CoOWH IRE
k1kSxSV - Vl0eNt, CtsncinDatl. OhA.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17
Messengers Notice.

STATE OF MAINE.
SOMERSET, -. COURT OF INSOLVENCY.
In the case + samuel Emerson Inso!vent
Debtor.
Tins Is to give notice that on the 9th day of
February, A. y. 1885, warrant in insolvency
was issued out of the Cont
OF Insolvency for said County of Somerset
against the estate of said samuel Eme rsou
of suowhegan adjudgcd to he an iusolyent
debtor on petition of saiddebtor winch petition
was filed on the 18th day OF February A. b. 1856,
to which 'lHie interest on claims Is to be
computed. That the payment of any debts
to or by said debtor and the transfer and de
livery OF any pruper'y by him aye forbidden
by law. That meeting of the creditors ot
said debtor, TO prove their debts and choose
one or more assignces of his estate, will be held
at Il Court Of insolvency to he holden at the
Probate Court Room III said Skowhegan, on the
9th day OF March A. d. lssG at one o'clock
iu the afternoon Given under my hand
the date first above written.
ZENAS VAUGHAN.
Sheriff as Messenger OF said Court of Inso,.
insolvency. 2s
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

Louisville citizen had his water supply
shut off by the company and did not discover
IL for two months. There are some advantages
III living in Kentucky.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

CHICAGO. lncKlslLEp 4 PACIFIC RAILWAY

By reason OF Its central position and close relation to
an principal lines Fast and West at initial and ter
rrinaI poInt. constitutes the most important mid
link In that system OF through transpar
taon which nvit@s and facilitates travel and trAfc
between elite. OF the Atlantic Pacific Coasts 1t
he and best route to and from points
Nnr nd S.Ilth
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

NUY your Teas and Cotees
II the Skowhegan Tea
Store 80 Water Street. '"'
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

Ifvu have rongh, pinply or sallow kin
M b cath. Hop Filters will give Nuu fan KIN
rich hlO Il the sweetest breath and health
$50 viii be paid ion c3sc th"y will not cure
or help
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17
AIadN,a Miah =

A Lady's Wish
"Oh how do wish my skin was as clear,
fair and slft ~ yours" said lady to her
I lend You en- eas \ make II 80 answer
thr friend. "nOw'' inquired the frs lady.
BY using EOp Bit r hat makes pure, rich
blood and blooming hea tn aud beauty 1t did
IL fuI me a you observe
None genuine without bunch Of green HIPS
on the white Label. Shun all the vile poisonous
stuff with "llop' or Hops IN their name.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17
Ihe Eamous Albert Lea Route


f. the direct ard favorte line between Chicago and
polls and St Paul whore connections are made
in Union Depots for all points in the Territories and
British Provinces. Over this rnute Fast Express
Trains are run TO the watering places. summer 70
picturesque localities and hunting and hshlng
grounds Of Iowa and Minnernts- II j. slso the most
desirable route the rich wheat fields and pastoral
ianis OF interior Dakota
sui another DIRECT LINE, via Seneca and Kan
kakee has been opened between incnnat Indian
polls and Lafayette and Council 1ilus Kansas city,
Mnnea polls and st Paul and Intermediate points
For detailed information sec Maps sni FOLDERS,
tanabIe we'll tickets, at all principal Ticket
Offices in the United States and Canada or by ad'
dressing
q. r. CABLE, G. ST. JOHN,
fres't Cen'l Mgr, Gen'l TIKI & Pass Agt
CHICAGO.
The Somerset reporter., 1886-03-17

rity anorde' by a solid thoroughly ballastei road
bed smooth tracks Of continuous steel rail- hnh-tAh
tally built cuverts and bridges rolling stock A. near
Perfection human skill can make u, the safety
appliances of patent buffers and air brakes
and that actin discipline which governs the pfar
teal operation OF all It's trains oiher sfeciaes Of
this route Transfers al all connecting points IN
Union Depots. and the Unsurpassed comforts and
Injuries OF its Passenger Equipment.
The Fast Express Trains between Chicago and
Peoria Council Bluffs kansa- city. ieaNeu~pfth and
Atchison IRE composed OF well ventilated hn.iy up
nolsterrd Day Coaches Magnificent Pullman Palaces
Sleeper. Of the latest design and sumptnou- Dining
ar In which deliberately cooked meals are le-urfIy
eaten between Chicago and Kansas city and Atrhison
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-03-27
j. RANDOLPH TUCKER.

We don't believe that a brother of
Congressman Tucker, of Virginia, has
been employed by the Mornons. either
as lobbyist or an attorney; but if he
were engaged as such lobbyist or attor-
ney, there is not one intelligent man in
the nation who would believe that til
fact would in the least affect the course
of the distinguished chairman of the
House Judiciary committee in regard to
the Mormons. Among the Congress
men above reproach and suspicion ].
Randolph Tucker ranks with the fore
most; one would as soon think OF buy
ing or bribing the Chief Justice himself
as of inducing Mr.. Tucker to swerye
from the straight path of duty.
To insinuate that even his brother
could influence him against what he
regarded as right would be an insult
that every member of Congress would
Indignantly resent. 1t is true, the
Edmunds bill, as it passed the Senate,
is with Mr.. fuckers committee, and
that it has not been discussed or
regularly considered, but the chairman
has nothing to do with the position of
the measure, which simply occupies its
proper place in the committees files.
As an able lawyer and an honest, con-
scientious man, it is probable Mr..
Tucker has no great affection for the
infamous bill; it is toe suggestive of
the legislation inflicted upon the
South after the war to command the
admiration or respect of an intelligent
Southern man; but should it transpire
that Thicker opposes the measure, no
one will say that he. does so because of
anything his brother may say or do.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-03-27

SINCE THE organization IF the Terri
tory OF Utah. there have been twelve
governors, but one of whom was a
citizen of the Territory when appointed
and. he was the only one who was
enough interested in the Territory to
remain here after he was out of office.
Two died here, but the others left as
soon as they could get away after the
expiration of their terms or the ap-
pointment of their successors. Isn't ii
about time that we had governor who
would show that he had more interest
in Utah than was found n the salary
attaching to the Officer