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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-05-03

A very curious thing about the cooks
that they admit themselves is that man
who succeeds admirably in one house may
fail utterly in the next place he takes, A
thousand influences govern the matter
The cook may not be in sympathy with
his master or mistress They may not
like what no thinks he is best at making
or they may limit him in his expenses, or
treat him in a way that makes him miser
able Then, again, cook may make
great reputation in restaurant and fail
in private house, That often happens.
although, of course, it is still more often
the case that chef trained in family ser
vice proves unable to meet the rush and
bulk of the work in public house The
best cooks in town say that the prime
necessity for success with private families
is not in the scientific knowledge of a
cook half so much as in his manners and
address dapper, pleasant, smiling.
smooth, clever fellow will often please
family better than a genius Curiously
enough so the cooks say. a man who is
not liked himself often fails to make his
dishes liked New York Sun
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-05-03

camp following tourist" found
himself caught in the railway station at
Sedan during the engagement. OF course
he could not go out except at the risk of
his life So he amused himself within
the innermost doors of the office Look
here, he said to friend afterward, open
ing small bag full Of railway tickets,
i've got some souvenirs OF Sedan.
They were all marked Sedan September
l., and indicated an immense number of
quite impossible journeys, such as that to
Metz, as having been made on that day.
While the storm was raging around, he
had stamped all the tickets he could lay
hands on with the date Of the battle till
the ink gave out. These will be ci.r;osl-
ties " said he, adding, land I've got
money out of the pocket of a dead soldier;
they say it's lucky" He showed some
silver of which he had robbed corpse
The Argonaut
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-05-03

One wants are ones needs, has been
said, but paper collars at 1928 each are
not now regarded as necessities Still
that amount has been paid for one of these
almost obsolete articles of male attire,
and Maj D. w Sanders enjoys the repu.
taton of having broken the record by his
purchase 1t was during the war. aud
Maj Sanders. then an officer in the Con.
federate army, was in Tennessee. He re
ceived a months pay, $3.50. in Confeder
ate bills, and then discovered that he
needed clean collar lie found man
who had spare collar and began negotia.
tons, but the happy possessor of the ar.
ticle did not want to part with it After
some trouble however, be persuaded the
owner to SELL but only when 1925 had
been offered 1t is difficult. however, to
estimate what the cost of clean shirt
would have been about that time, even
when the quotations of paper collars are
given. journal
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-05-03
Anti-Apop|eotIla

Is preparation that has long beer. as ~ pny
stefan OF forty years active professional experience
and the claims that made for ii have thousands
Of times been verified 1t Is a combination Of the
most potent remedies known to Medical Science for
preserving the Fluidlty and PURITY OF the Blood
and the Integrity Of the Blood Vessels, should you
suffer from Dizziness or Pressure In Head. Spots
before Eyes, Pain Around or Palptaton Of Heart,
Pain in Region OF Heart with feeling Of sufocaton
Ringing Sound in Ears Numbness Prickly scnsa-
ton OF Limbs, especially the Arm. Pain between
Shoulders and In side, Dry Cough, Flatulence Sour
stomach, or If suffering from General Debility wi n
Loss OF Appetite, procure bottle u Ant-Apoplet-
tine, in not only
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-05-03

Just how far it is the duty of man
or a woman either-to let an outsider
take his valuable time from business
affairs is, in my mind, aqueston think
none Of us ought to sacrifice whole
morning or an entire afternoon to the pc.
lite duty of being bored to death by people
whose woes we cannot help. whose affairs
do not interest us, and between US and
whom there is not strong bond of friend
ship or common interest And | believe
the editor, publisher or other business
man whom had been persistently talk,
ing blind" for any considerable period
would be justified in politely. and with
his most fascinating manner. calling my
attention to the door.-Heen NJ Winslow
in Boston Globe
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-05-03
WARM Walls Renal Dusf.

Heated bodies repel minute particles of
dust, the repulsion operating alike In the
open air and confined spaces Assuming
the correctness of this view. it follows
that If the floor, walls and ceiling OF
room be warmer than the contained air,
the dust will be repealed from the walls to
the air, and the reverse of these conditions
of temperature will bring about the oppo-
site result According to this view, those
methods OF warming rooms should be
adopted which heat the air instead Of the
solid objects. thus excluding open fires
Globe Democrat
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-05-03

The French authorities are attempting
to make use of carrier pigeons for con-
veying information from war ships at sea
to certain stations on land, and with this
object have fitted up on the St Louis a
dovecote. painted the most gorgeous
coors, in order to permit the birds to re-
cognize their home from a great distance.
Scientific American
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-05-03
A "BeNpER'sp CONFESSIONS.
A Fair English Contortionist of Nineteen
Tells of Her Profession.

Tells of Her Profession.
The other day called on bender, a
lady. not gentleman, who is well known
as a most serpentine contortionist. /
wished to ask Mile Vonare a few ques-
tions about her art. with view of throw
ing some light ON tho training of little
boys and girls for the profession the
lady was sitting before the fire with her
sister. who has abandoned bending her
self and exhibits Il troupe of highly edu
Gated poodles A huge wicker basket con
tanned her dress and other stage habits
From it's depths she produced bundle of
photographs of herself tied and lnotted
into all manner of curious folds
That is the business of a bender The
body is thrown into a score of unnatural
postures, which appear to the audience to
be achieved by dislocating every joint in
the human frame. and to be effected at
great risk to limb and life Artists are
generally enthusiastic about their callings,
and must say that Miss Nonare declared
she would rather be bender than a
queen or something to that effect She be
gan at A. at 81 she was before the public,
and remains a bender still My father
saw a contortionist one night on the stage,
and he asked himself why he should not
teach me. aged | was put into train
ing at once, and enjoyed the fun, as a
child will enjoy anything new Was |
beaten? was starved? No | seemed to
take to il like little duck takes to
water You see, we were a family Of
athletes. and, besides, was daughter
and not an apprentice If the father is
the trainer he may not spare the rod but
be is cruel only to be kind My expert
ence Is that less rod and more kindness is
the best plan Father used to bride us
into doing the different tricks. To be sue
cessful means years of hard work, prac
tce and performance | am 10 now, and
my performance keeps me in capital train
ing
In the business of contortion the first
lesson is the backward bend. first with
the arms. and then without. You stand
on long mattress, so that there is no
danger. and at first your teacher controls
your movements with belt. 1t is much
the same with other forms of acrobatic
work, and the cruelty often takes The form
of taking away the mattress, which
creates sort of panic in the pupils mind
If he has really tried his best and failed.
he is so terrified that he is almost certain
to fail unless he has a great deal of pluck
If he has only been sulking. it may bring
him to his bearings OF course children
are often stubborn and try the patience
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-05-03

A self important official in the patent
office was talking grandloquently to his
chief the other day about his Importance
to the department.
why, sir he said. what would hap
pen were to die some night2"
"Thered be fifty applications for your
place inside of twenty four hours re-
piled the chief and the subordinate with.
drew.-Texas Siftings
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-05-03

Dumley-Brown told me last night. In
strictest confidence, Robinson that every.
thing is all right with the pretty little
widow. and that they are to be married in
June
Robinson-You don't say sol
Dumley-Yes; but you mustn't say any.
thing about 1t When man contides in
me like to respect confidence. The
Epoch
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-05-03
A HEROIC Girl.

Miss Clars-Oh, Ethel, | had my ears
pierced today
Miss Ethel-Weren't you dreadfully
frightenedr
Miss Clara little at first, but | kept
saying solitaire, solitaire, solitaire"
to myself, and before knew it it was all
oyer.-New York Sun.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-05-03
PREVENTS

Apoplexy but cures Paralysis, rheumatism. Hear,
Disease. Angina Pectoris. Chronic bronchitis, Liver
Complaint. Kidney and Bladder trouble, Dys.
pepsia sc, &c.
FSosBURGH FALLS, Vt Dec. l. ls-G
Have had two Apoplectic Shocks, lost the Use Of
one side Of body. Anti Apopcctine" cured me
am now able To attend my farm work.
" C. AUSTIN.
SHELDON, Vt, Dec. 9Th $50.
Anti Apoplectine restored 10 my wife the us,' OF
her left arm and hand which she had lost from an
Apoplectc shock she is ia her eghtieth year knits
sews and does light duties suitable 10 her age
J. W. BEATTY.
Col j. f. Fox Burlington. Vt. saws For Dyspep.
STA and Sick Headache Anti Apoplectne has no
equal.
From JUDGE-ADvoCATE GENERAL MARSH Senator
from Franklin County. VT. Fall of 50 Mrs. Lathrop
Marsh, four years ago, suffered from all the symp
toms OF an impending shock with nnmbness OF one
side OF body ANN APuFLFCTtSE cured her She Is a
hale and hearty lady now in her righteth year II
Is the best family medicine ever used"
Gen. C. L. MARSH.
For Sale by all druggists. Price 100 bottle
six bottles for $500. Send to
DIR. F. S. HUTCHINSON & co,
ENosBURon FALLS, VT, U. S. A.
for circulars, testimonials and a Treatise on
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-05-03
BONNIE GlRzle o. GLENBRAE.

Leeze me, lasSie, out i2'e thee,
Aud my thochts nun like sang,
AS the burn adoou tie coorie.
Looping wi Sheer Joy alang
Gin ye knew their sang by hairt, love.
And would Tilt the simple lay,
Oh how happy wad il max me-
Bonnie Glrzie o Gienbruel
Mang the lave thee only lo'e |.
And my hart Is like bloom.
AS gowan on the haugh side.
Bursting W. loves pure perfu =:
Wad We wear my modest posey
On thy bosom, blest for aye,
1t would yield Its inrlost spirit,
Bounie Girzie > Glcnbraei
Wad ye sing my thochts my dawtie,
Yours wad Tilt foud symphony;
Wad ye wear my HART bloom ever,
Yours wad fellow blossoms be;
Sweet wi JOY and love enduring,
Song and bloom wad blend Away,
Lvin' melody and fragrance
Bonnie Girzie O. Glcnbrael
Malcolm To! n, Jr
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-05-03

A new vegetable fiber called "gamoo-
tic. Is imported from Celebes into Hol-
land, and is made to take the place Of
moss and hair In upholstery.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-05-03

Nothing can constitute good breeding
that has not good nature for Its founda-
ton.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-05-03

Temper, too, there is no question is
good to keep; yet we ourselves remember
occasions when we would have given all
the world to have been able to lose our
temper thoroughly completely, irrevoca
bly, Simulated loss of temper is great
gift, but a real, genuine loss has power
of closing controversy or putting an end
to situation where simulated loss can
effect nothing No doubt the losing is ex
pensive, it generally means apology or
compensation of some sort, but for the
moment it carries a man through diff
Guilty unconsciously, and, as it were, on
wings The wounds received in the ex-
element OF battle are said ut the time not
to hurt, and loss of temper means an ex-
citement where wounds given and re.
ceived become almost pleasure. London
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-05-03

Leonard W Volk. the Chicago sculptor.
says that once when taking plaster cast
of President lincons hands he detected
a scar on the left thumb Noticing that
it had attracted his attention the presi.
dent said You have heard me called a
rail splitter, we'll one day while sharp
ening wedge on log the axe glanced
off and nearly took the end of my thumb
off That's the scor New York World.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-05-03
FOR SALE!

A Chickering piano as good rs new, for two.
thirds Of cost also a blacksmith shop and fix.
ings, carpenters tools, etc in Harmony VIII
lage. ANN BATES
81 Harmony, Apr. IL, 1855
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-28
hon. DUDLEY 6. woorEs.

Views Of . Prominent Democrat on the
Ninth Plank Of the Democratic Plat
form.
DALLAS. TEX, May rs, 1883
To the Editor Of the Gazette.
herewith enclose you copy Of let
ter just received by me from Hon. Dud-
ley G. Wooten, one Of the ablest OF the
young Democracy Of our state, contain
Ing his views on the ninth plank recently
adopted by the Democratic convention in
your city. Mr.. Wooten's views are such
IS would be Of probable interest to your
readers, inclose you therefore copy
for publication, should you see proper.
Very truly, W. B. Stout.
AUSTIN, TEX, May 23, 1sss.
w. B. Stout, Dallas. Tex:
DEAR SR-Your esteemed favor Of the
9Th inst. came during my absence, and
lately have been so constantly occupied
that I have not had the leisure 70 reply to
your inquiry Is to my views in regard to
inserting what lie called ssthe heart Of
oak" plank in the Democratic platform.
As II Is, my Views are fully expressed
~ the ninth clause of the platform adopted
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-28
WASHINGTON LETTER.
President Cleveland ~ q Pedsstrian-C
ReAn Amusement.

President Olevel8n0 ~ . feooeer1ou-U0-
reAn Amusement.
Correspondence OF the Gazette.
WASHINGTON, Msy 22-Although dur
ing the first two years Of his administrs-
ton President Cleveland was never seen
walking in this city. he has recently taken
to that form of exercise, and has entered
the contest for the best presidential
record for sprintipg.
The oldest Inhabitants eoncede to
President Grant the distinction Of being
the man On foot Is well as the man on
horseback, and the surrounding woods,
hills and valleys contain many places still
known Is fxvorite resorts in his solitary
walks. Far up Rock Creek VALLEY,
Grant used to follow the winding stream
ON sunny afternoons, and when the con-
dition Of the rural paths did not permit
such jaunte, he would choose the least
frequented streets Of the city, and walk
for miles.
President Cleveland has selected twi-
light ss his hour for walking, and iSecre-
tary Fairchild Is almost invariably mis-
companion. The walk extends to George
town and return, or by . round-e-bout
way through the northwest portion of
the city, and sometimes to Oak View. At
nrst the Presidents carriage awaited the
pedestrians ct some point on the route.
in case the President found the walk
too long, but this has been dispensed
With. and the Presidents inclins-
tion lately II to lengthen the course.
Secretary 1airchild has taken dsiiy ride
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-28
SHOT IN THE BREAST.

A Row In nIescal joint in Laredo which
viii Result Fatally.
Special to the Gazette.
LAREDO, TEX, Msy 27.-Mescal SNUG
Cling since the reduction Of the customs
guards at this point has become . very
lucrative business, and many Of the lower
classes of Mexicans are following it..
Mescal Joints are scattered broadcast
over this city. and many petty quarrels
snd fights originate In them. Last night,
however, q tragedy occurred In one which
may lead the authorities to break them
up as much as possible. A woman named
Louisa Carter hiss long kept house in
the East End which has been looked on as
shady place, and last night she was the
victim OF row which occurred there.
Two bad characters from New Laredo
were In the house, when Q crowd from
this side attempted to enter to
get Q drink. The New Laredo men
refused to have the door opened.
The mistress of the house was inclined t /,
do contrary to their orders, and was in
formed II she atte mpted TO open the door
they would shoot her. She essayed 10
turn the key, when she heard the click Of
pistol lock, and turning round WAS shot
in the right breast, the ball coming out
under her shoulder blade. She is still
alive, but viii doubtless die. The two
men on the inside then made rush for
the door, pistols in hand, and made their
escape, as the party on the outside were
not armed. The police then cameup to the
scene too late to capture the parties who
did the damage. They are now free ppCn
Mexican soil,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-28
| PAYING INVESTMENT
PRAIRIE VIEW NoRx.L.
Pfoframme OF Exerc.ses for Commence.
msns Week.

R'osramme OF Exerosses for Commence.
msns Week.
Special to the Gazette.
HENPsrEAD, Tx, May 26.-Prsirie
View State Norma. School will close next
week, The programme Is as follows:
AV27, Sunday, IL 8. m, Baccslsureate
sermon, Rev. R. Il. HaIbert, Houston,
nay $3.50, examination Of classes; May
y, 1880 p. m, anniversary OF literary So
asg; May 80, 1880 p. H., middle and
laaior exhibition; May 81, IL q. m, CONS
useeemeDt exercises.
Music, "B=lls of Freedom" chorus;
Mler; music. hunting song, chorus;
gTsaon, "Taxss, the Star CT the Union"
lac J.. Jenkins, Henderson; essay,
MYSTERIES of the Dsep," Henry D
hloId, Jacksonville; music, "rwi-
asai on the Ses," qusrtette; essay,
Nobility and Responsibility OF Teach
VI, Minerva A. R)biosop. Orange;
vwsIon, "Silent Cities" Wilson w.
cmoie, Henderson; music, Summer Song.
Iaofus; orstion, "E srth's Battle Fields"
soo;epa Benton, Carthage; essay, Gan
va Big Carpet" Eva S, Pipkins, Beaus
mont; music, "GYpsy chorus; essay,
oaoman's Plsce," Bessie B Vandergraf,
S " Antonio; GRAFTON, "rhe Fad Not
a ash" Eugene A. Dauie, Cuero; music
utRo Forest Nymphs," Misses
aoods and Scott; commencement ad-
usss' Hon. G. NJ. Ferguson, Richmond.
D. aasic-"S1ngfor Tyrol-L,nd; chorus,
ruissentation OF certificates and diplomas,
s.. Z. c. Garrett, president board OF
,T,sseetors A. and M. College. Music
pfs'eweli;n benedictlon. Aitefnoon-
= A'aeion of Alumni Association. Address
1ySA Q Henderson. Evening--R scepsion
alumni Association.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-28
n hosa.Ssck for years, but Of late pades

on hpyHehsck for years, but Of late psdes
trisnfsm has proved better suited to his
tastes and he has by personal investigs-
tiops traced out ell OF the suburban paths
to tie beauties OF which he is gradually
introducing the President. The latter is
an easy walker despite his massive form.
steps lightly and does not find walking
fasiguipg. he 10 convinced thst the ex-
ercise is necessary to the preservation OF
his health and he enjoys it keenly.
A peculisr form Of amusement has
been introduced in Washington by that
fruitful source Of novelties, the Corean
legation. The pastime, while requiring
much skill in certain direction, Is not
likely to gain much foothoid In America.
On warm evening recently two youth
full members Of the legation were seen
near street lamp cutting what were,
from 3 distance, totally inexplicable Ca
psrs. A closer Investigation showed that
they were kicking sn object, Which fsT
from one to the other swiftly, but with
unerring ACCURACY. The small object 50.
peared to b. q button, wrapped in piece
Of tough paper. The paper had the
four corners twisted, each standing
on. separately, and festhering the button,
80 as to Invariably make it fall right side
up. One would drop this from his bsnd
and send it to. the other, whose business 1t
WAS to send 1t back by kicking it. Some
times the button would pass between
them three or four times without drop
ping to the ground. They were ex-
tremely agile and used either toe or the
side Of the shoe to propel the button.
The fantastic novelty Of the sig t was
heightened by their curious costumes,
which huttered about the players IS they
leaped to and fro in the gaslight, and the
occasional gutteral inteijections which
they laughingly exchanged.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-28

was single case where delegate was
charged for anything beyond ordinary
rates never heard of 1t, aud 1 'hink
every delegate went eway impressed that
for genuine hospitality Fort Worth stood
second 10 no city in the st.te. TIE mu-
nicipal authorities were wstchful of cp-
pcrtunitiss for contributing to the COM
fort and enjoyment of the delegates. To
say that In entertaining visitors Fort
Worth is only equalled by Galveston,
says everything there Is to be said," snd
his honor made dive for Bath avenue
Car thas was heading for the beach and
home
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-28
CITY ADVERTISING.
Noaica Go Contractors.
OFFICE OF CITY ENGINEER,
II rsDsy

\
FORT WORTH, TEX, May 9, 1888.
Sealed proposals will be received at this Office
Up TO II O'Clock noon Monday. June 4. 1883 for
Going the following sewer work for the city Of
FIRST. For constructing o1tlet.
Secono; FOR laying castiron pipe across river.
Third. For laying tlncluding opening and
back hliing OF irenches) of the following vltri-
feet Is inch pipe 1925 feet Is inch pipe 37S0 feet
~ Inch pipe. 623s feet 10 Inch pipe, 334S gfe833S
inch pipe, 365es feet six inch pipe. s,s5sy
Fourth. For constructing ninesf jflrf man
holes,
First. Price IN full for 1eAstructing outlet.
,, second, Price ipSfasf'for lay ing cast iron
= Third; PIissperiineal foot for each ,ize of
FoussssTice per vertical foot for man
.,ThGicity of FoIt Worth will furnish all the
pipe, the contractor 10 furnish all ether nate
rial reQu red.
No bid win be consider ed unle.. accompanied
by Q certified check for one thousand dollars
made payable 70 the mayor of the city or Fort
Worth, said check TO be forfeited to the city Of
contract is awarded shall fan to enter into a
contract with the city of fort Wo. tn 10 perform
all OF the work called for in this advertisement
within ten days after being notified of the
az arGing a the contract. or shall fail
to furnish good and sufficient bond In a sum
not to exceed 30 per cent. of the estimated cost
Of the entire work, to sec ure the faithful prose-
cution and completion of all of the work &C
cording to contract and specifications.
Plans and specifications can be seen at this
office afte May 10, 1888 Forms of proposal viii
be furnished on application.
The right Is reserved to reject any or all bids.
The right Is also reserved to modify or change
the amount of any part of the work here adver-
hsed for to the extent of 20 per cent
JOHN L. WARD,
Chsirman Sewer Committee.
W. B. KING, City Engineer.