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hol tciupoihtS Ouo III d uOEtucb5tcTIy j.
rection at q rate Of about thirty miles an hour,
and tears everything to pieces along its narrow
path. Tho diameter OF tho actual spout often
does not exceed n few yards, and tho total area
OF destructive wind is rarely more than three
or four hundred yards across"
We do not need to add anything to this de-
s%cription to show how completely different a
phenomenon q tornado Is from the vast area of
wind and rain that forms the visible manifesto
ton OF q cyclone. There Is no quarter of tho
world whore the ravages OF tornadoes are so
frequent and terrible US In some of our West
ern and Southern States, and every newspaper
reader is only too familiar with tho story Of
their strange and dreadful power. 80 that It ia
not necessary here to enter further Into an &C.
count OF Thorn. Mr.. Abercromby remarks that
they are merely episodes In tho conflict of
opposing currents near the trough Of larger
depressions," but that they themselves never
give rise to any larger disturbance. He decides
against the opinion that there 10 any intorme-
diate series between w%lirlwinds and cyclones,
or that the former ever develop into the latter.
Among the curious and suggestive things to
which he calls attention We note two OF ~particu-
lar interest," The first is what Is called a surge
OF pressure. This may DO best described In the
authors W words:
Nothing Is more common in winter than 10 md q
moderate sized cyclone in mid. Atlantic one day, and
that though by next morning the shape OF the iso6ars
has hardly changed, the whole level of the cyclone aud
surroundings has perhaps decreased half an inch t. e..
the bArYne'rtc preSsurel. . . In like manner a
persistent snu'oyclOns will often rise aud fall one or
two'tenths OF an inch without any motion or material
change of shape on tho chart, while the barometer q.
any station viii have appeared TO rise or fall without
any reason or apparent change OF weather.
when We look at = series OF these surkos we lud 4 de-.
cided tendency of the motion to travel from west TO
apGE a r ram ~ NJ - IN L~r
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1888-01-15

nave II ullllhTy uspoVLs ~ tAtElptlue5 IuS llSn
degree Of perfection to which fortresses We're
carried by tho engineers Of the nineteenth dy-
nasty. The plan and detailed description Of
this structure enable us to form an exact con-
ception of tho great frontier fortresses which.
after the Asiatic wars Of the eighteenth and
nineteenth dynasties, defended Egypt on the
northeast. At this period stone was largely
used for Notifications whereas only crude brick
had been used by the earlier Egyptians, who had
no engines adequate to the demolition of mas
sive walls, and who know OF but three ways Of
forcing a stronghold, namely, by scaling tho
walls. sapping them, or bursting open the gates.
Owing partly to the new defensive works
erected on the Canaanite frontier, and partly
to the warlike and aggressive temper Of tho
sovsreigns OF the eighteenth and nineteenth
dynasties, their subjects, whose existence VIC
are apt to think OF as dlstresslngly insecure,
remained tolerably free from apprehension Of
invasion for about three hundred years.
The chapter on Egyptian paintings Is
copiously illustrated with enGravings of mural
decorations. Prof. Maspero contends that,
Notwithstanding the conventional rules
imposed by tradition upon Egyptian artists.
the latter could draw. 1t is true that they did
not hesitate to combin the profile view full
face view, and three-1uarter view in one and
the same figure, the object being to exhibit
each feature and important section OF the
figure at its best. 1t follows that their men
and women are actual monsters from the point
OF view Of the anatomists; yet, after all. they
are neither 30 ugly nor so ridiculous as might
be supposed by those who have seen only the
wretched copies $50 often made by modern
artists. The wrong parts are joined to the
right parts with SO much skill that tliey seem
to have grown there. The conventionalities OF
Egyptian art once accepted. we cannot sum-
clently admire the technical skill displayed by
the draughtsman. The mixture OF artless
science and Intentional swkwardness, of
rapid execution and patient finish. ex-
ciudes neither elegance of form nor grace OF
attitude, nor truth OF movement. These per-
sonages are OF strange aspect, but they live"
The author also endeavors to demonstrate by
the help OF wall paintings. reproduced In en-
cravings or verbally described. that the Egyp-
tians could not only draw, but were not ignor-
ant OF tho art OF composition. One specimen.
Mt all events. seems to justify the comment
that so far as composition Ii concerned. 1t
would need but little alteration In order 70 DO
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-19

The way to destroy thistles Is by smoth-
ering them. We do this In cultivation.
which keeps the shoot down, and thus
gives the lower roo Is no brething place.
But when we cut off the shoot by cutiva-
ton, A. Is usually done, we deprive our
selves of great advantage in lighting
this weed. \ shoot cut off below the
surface allows the roots to send up new
plant in its place. with little loss of vitali-
*. Bury this shoot by covering 1t with
moist earth. and being full Of water il
at once begins to decay. The case l.
something analogous 10 that Of an animal
in some portion Of whose body mortltiea-
ton has begun. Unless this can be stop
ped the patient dies. In vigorous patch
of thistles or quackgrass. burying the
shoots does not always destroy life,
because in blowing, many OF the shoots
are served from the underground roots.
and this leaves the latter free 10 grow
again. There is no loss of time in killing
Canada thistles, to let them have uucheck
ed growth until nearly or quite In bios
som. Much of the vitality Of the patch
will thus have come to the surface, and
when turned under in a moist, warn
] time, the decomposition Of the stalk
will 90 on SO raply that the roots canno
/ fully recover
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-19
fast eper seen the crafty

dealer in cheap Organs by
wise lies sell his wares, the
while he likewise sells his
customers. lis a sad Duet.
The unheeding customer
playeth the Organ the while
the crafty dealer accom-
panicth him upon the Tyre.
The Organ cometh out
second best, for the dealer
is verify an old musician
upon the instrument he play
eth. He soundcth all the
stops and stoPpeth not, for
indeed his wind is nothing
feeble. Anon cometh the
cunning buyer to the shop
where are the famed EsTEY
ORGANS from Brattleboro, Vt.
Here verify it is the music
not the salesman that doth
plead. And straightway is
the sale wisely concluded.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-19
FARM, GARDEN AND
HOUSEHOLD.

somerset hOFSBS.
\ short time since We made visit
among a few Of the farmers on Sandy
River, one Of the best farming sections
in Somerset county. These farms are To-
Gated in the town Of Starks, on the South
side of the river and are composed of
interval and upland soils the intervals be-
ing made up of very dark, rich loan,
while the upland is of clayey nature;
both, however, are adapted to nearly all
kinds of farm crops and especially for
grass
Among the horses which we saw was
one bred and owned by Mr. b. F. Yeaton
of StarkS. This horse is not only worthy
of special mention on account of his
good looks, but his breeding is such a.
should attract the attention of every
lover of good horse. Pilot Startle Is
his name called after his two grand-Sires.
as his name would indicate. Pilot Startle
is a dark colored horse, very nearly black.
with snip on nose, star In forehead and
one white hind foot lie Is now in hi,
fourth year, having been foalcd Sept. p.
1854, stands l5i hands high, weighs 1923
pounds, and is one of the richest bred
stations in the county. lie was sired by
Steel, he by Startle, and he by Rysdykes
l.
I'd dam by Gideon The dam of Steel
was by Belmont, (sire of Nutwood 2.lsf,
and sixteen others in the 23O list, By
Alexanders Abdallah, sire Goldsmith
Maid PA I'd dam by Mambrino Chief.
Startle (the sire of Majoica 2.l5 etc. is
the son of the old Hero of Chester and
Lizzie Walker, by American Star, one of
the best crosses ever made by old Ham
bletonian, who Is the sire of forty with
records of 80 and better, and the sire OF
dams which have produced about the
same number of 2,30 trotters.
Black Pilot got Pilot Knox, 2.l93-t.
the fastest stallion ever bred in Maine hy
the record aud two others in 80 list.
Black Pilot Is also son of Rosco by
Pilot Jr., who is sire of the dams Of
Maud ) 2.08 81, aud Jay Eye See, . 10;
and Gideon, the sire Of his ~ dam, got
Ezra L., ? u l2, and Bay, 2.27 IA; also
the dams of Susie Owen, 2.2G, Nelson,
2.2l II, Hambletonian Knox, %, Indie
pendencc, 2.2l IA, 2 lG double, and Glen.
arm 2.23 3 t.
To enunerate the different members Of
the families from which Pilot Startle
sprung, that have a record of 30 or bet
ter in the paternal and maternal lines,
would fill volume, and comprises nearly
every bright and shining light in the
whole horse family. Pilot Startle's
makeup does justice to his breeding he
has very fine and intellectual head
beautiful neck, shoulder, back and hin.
with limbs as clean as thoroughbred
Time alone can prove the value of this
animal rs stockhorsc, but if there is any
thing in breeding, he cannot fail to he
one of the best stock gctters in the state.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-19
Some Hints About Bedrooms.

The care of bedroom is sometimes
neglected because of the apparent sim
pllcity of the work. The style in which
it is usually accomplished is known to
every one.
The coverings are thrown back over the
foot Of the bed permitting them to drag
on the dusty floor and the window Is left
open five or ten minutes, a length of time
popularity considered quite sufficient to
air the room. The bed maker may pos
sibly turn the mattress, but in seven cases
out of ten the bedclothes are spread up
without going through this form, and
| tucked in suugly at the sides and foot. to
prevent the fresh air getting in or the
stale air escaping.
The light way of performing this work
is not so difficult that one need shrink
from it, The coverings should first be
stripped back over two chairs at the foot
of the bed. The mattress should then be
doubled so that the air may get to all
parts of 1t, and left so from half an hour
TO an hour. In very severe winter wealth
er the time may be lesscned. Each piece
Of bedcothing should be well shaken
before ii is restored to its place and the
pillows beaten and patted into shape.
The white spread, that should have been
neatly folded, is now fresh and smooth,
If pillow shams are not used, the creased
night Slips may be exchanged for fresh
day cases, and the former laid aside until
the evening.
The bed is not all that needs close care
in the sleeping room The busting is far
more important than many people sus-
pect. Accommodations of fluff and dust
form favorite nesting place for disease
germs and unsayory smells. On this ac-
count many ornaments are not to be com
mended in bed chamber. The bits of
drapery, the brackets, the gay Japenese
fans, the photographs and the pieces of
bric-a brac that are admirable in other
parts OF the house are out of place here.
Whatever furniture there is should be
carefully wiped off each day with soft
cloth, and this shaken out of the window
afterwards.
The room should receive thorouph
sweeping at least once a week, and at
this time every article in 1t should be
moved, and no nook nor corner left un.
brushed. If there are curtains at the
windows they should be well shaken that
no dust may linger in their folds.
The receptacle for waste water should |
be washed out every day and scalded |
three times week. In hot weather the
scading should take place every day and
the utensils be summed if possible. Wash
cloths should be wrung out In boiling
water every other day. Without this
hey soon become offensive. Shoes and
,ther articles of apparel should not be
eft lying about the room to gather dust
nd look untidy. Soiled clothes should
ever be left in sleeping room. They
the atmosphere.
When all these precautions are closely
ollowed there will be no trouble with the =.
lose, unpleasant odor that one finds
ften in even handsome and apparently
ell kept bed rooms. Such malodors are
OF only disagreeable, but positively un-
holesome, especially for delicate persons
nd children. The Housewife.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-19
In M emoriam.

Bingham Grange has again been called
70 mourn the loss of another ldear mem
Der. Sister Eunice b. Cleveland died at
her home in Moscow, March %.
The death of Sister Cleveland falls
heavily on our Grange possessed of a
cheerful disposition, loving heart, and a
desire for the prosperity of the order, she
was greatly beloved and respected by all
who had become associated with her. IL
is mysterious Providence that permits
death to take from our number one who
was 50 useful, and esteemed by the
Grange, and by society. An exemplary
christian, and an earnest Patron has left
Us, but Why we cannot know, only that
the Great Master had need of her iu the
world above
our Grange hall seems lonely without
her but she has only gone before. At
though her voice will never be heard In
counsel or endearing words, yet her life
so full of good deeds, will long be re.
memhercd and will help Us over many OF
rough places in life.
our tenderest sympathes are with the
husband and children of Sister Cleveland
faithful wife and loving mother has
left their hreside, but may they find
consolation in Him, who led the dear ont
over the river to that land where there
are no partings.
~ scly and well that mothers work was done,
And when God called her home.
"Ihc best Of mothers, >" were the loving words
Inscribed upon her tomb
A GRANGE SISTER.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-19
MesSen0er's Notice,
STATE OF MAINE.

SOMERSET IS. COURT OF INSOLVENCY.
III the case OF Thomas s. Whitney, Insolyeat
Debtor
This is to give notice that on the 9Th day OF
July, A. D., 1889, u warrant in Insolvency was
issued out OF the Court of Insolvency for
said County Of Somerset. against the estate OF
said Thomas S. Whitney, of Bingham, adj
Judged to be an insolvcnt debtor. on petition of
said debtor, which petition was fled on the
9th day OF July A. D., 1883, to which date inter
est on claims Is TO be computed That the
payment OF any debts to or by said debtor
and the transfer and delivery of any property by
him are forbidden by law. That meeting of
the creditors OF said debtor to prove their debts
and choose one or more assignees Of his estate, will
be held al Court OF Insolvency be holden 1T the
Probate Court Room, in said Skowhegan, ON the
3lst day OF July, A. d. 1885, at one O'Clock in
the afternoon.
Given under my hand the date first above
written.
LYMAN GRANT.
Deputy Sheriff as Messenger of said Court OF
Insolvency. 2w2S
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-19
Hints to a Horse BUYER.

The weak points of a horse can be bet
ter discovered while standing than by
moving. II he is sound he will stand
firmly and squarely on his limbs without
moving them, feet fatty upon the ground,
with legs plump and naturally poised; or
II the foot Is lifted from the ground and
the weight taken from it, diseases NAV be
or at least, tenderness, which
Is precursor of disease. If the horse
stands with his feet spread apart, or
straddles with his hind legs, there Is a
weakness IN the lOlns, and kidneys are
disordered. Heavy pulling bends the
knees. Blush, milky cast eyes In horses
indicates moon bllnduess or something
else. A bed-tsmpered one kesps his ears
throw. oassi . klckiag horss Aes hlsm-
ished kncss. whsn 0hs skin n posgh
aud harsh. and does nos move easily e
the touch, the horss h heavy eater. aud
digestion u bed. Never bay . h0rse
vhoss essatAlng osgaas ~ q ~ impair.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-19
Messenger7s Notice.
STATE OF MAINE.
SOMERSET, 30. Court of lusol vency.

STATE OF MAINE.
SOMERSET, 80. Court of lusol vency.
In the Case OF Addison L. Burns, Insolvent
Debtor.
This is to give notice that the 10th day of
July, A. ID. 1885, "A Warrant in Insolvency WAS Is.
sued by Turner Buswell, Judge OF the Court of
Insolvency for said County of Somerset, against
the estate OF said Addison +. Burns of Madison
adjndged to be an Insolvenl Debtor, on pc.
the 10th day of July, A. d. 1888, to which date in.
terest on claims is 10 be computed. That the pay
ment of any debts to or by said debtor, and the
transfer and delivery OF any property by him are
forbidden by law. That meeting of the credi-
tors OF said debtor to prove tn r debit and choose
one or more assgnees of his estate, will be
held at a Court of Insolvency to be holden at
the Probate Court Room In said Skowhcgan, on
the i1st day OF July, A. ID. 1883, at one O'Clock in
the afternoon.
Given under my hand the date first above writ.
ten.
GEORGE +. MOORE,
Deputy Sheriff as messenger OF said Court of
Insolvency. 2w2S
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-19
Notice of Foreclosu re,

Whereas, Naomi Stevens of Colfax, Placer
County, III the State of California, in her own
0ni Stevens, by their mortgage deed, dated
July 4. 1887, and Recorded in Somerset Regis
try OF Deeds, Vol. 1896, Page 1919. conveyed to
me. the Undersigned II certain parcel OF real
state, situate in Harmony, In the County of
Somerset and State Of Maine, and bounded as
follows: On the South by Moose Pond, on the
east and north by land Of VIM. G. Bailey. and
ON the west by land formerly owned by israel
Lincoln, and whereas the condition of said
mort gage has been broken, now therefore. by
reason of the breach of the condition thereof
| claim n foreclosure OF said Mortgage.
3w2S. ID H. BARTLETT
Dated this 1lth day of July, A. d. 1888.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-19

HAnrgR's MAGAZINE for August appears to
to have been arranged with eye to the fact
that in this month more people are at leisure
than in any other month Of the year. The
Number, therefore, is full Of good reading COM
monty called fiction. In Mr.. Howell's Annie
Kburn," as in a mirror, the devote OF private
thcatricals may behold his Tor herr motives
clearly revealed. The,afcctation Of intellectual
interests and culture, common among poo
pie who have neither intellect nor culture is
depicted with fidelity. A high point OF interest
is reached in the nstalment Of william Black 4
"In Far Lochabcr." Then there is "Pride and
Pride" love story of August temperature by
Mrs. Jane &. Austin, which will serve to while
away the odd moments. But what will attract
most attention Is the second and final part oil
II. Rider Haggards's "Maiwas Revenge 1t
is splcndidly illustrated, and turns out well.
What more could one ask Of a story
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-19
.Sfd0e ConnecfiOus.

At NorridgewOck from No. Arson for Skow-
hogan; at Noridgewock from Oakland for
Mercer; Mt Arson for Sawyer's Mills, tstarksl;
at No. Arson for Scion, Bingham. Forks, Moose
River, No. aud West New Portland, Dead River,
Flagstaff aud Eustis tf97
W NJ YR.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-19
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken Of your
rest by sick child suffering and crying with
pain of cutting teeth: II so, send at once and
yet bottle of MRs. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP foR CHILDREN TEETHING. Its value is
incalcuiabe. 1t will relieve the poor little suffer
Immediately. Depend upon it, mothers, there
is no mistake about it. 1t cures dissentery and
diarrhoca, regulates the stomach and bowels,
cures wind collie, softens the gums, reduces in-
hammaton, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. MRs. WINsLoow's SOOTHING
SYRuP ron CHILDREN TEETH is pleasant to the
taste and is the prescription Of one of the oldest
and best female nurses and physicians in the
United States, and is for sale by all druggists
hroughoutlhe world. Price Doc. bottle. 3il
There are some kinds Of fish that never get
out Of schools. Think Of it happy graduates
Ayers Hair Nigor has long held the first
place, as a hair dressing, IN the estimation of
the public. Ladies find that this preparation
gives a beautiful gloss to the hair, and gentle
men use it to prevent badness and cure humors
in the scalp.
An observer says that circus lemonade must
be made of "posters" because it is generally so
highly colo.cd.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-19
A. J. JOHNSON & CO.,
II Great Jones ST., NEW YORK.

From w. p. WnirKnousE. JuDGE or SurEmoR
Court, AUGUSTA, Mi.
Since exchanging 1PPiefons Cyoiofcdid for
JoHNsoN's have examined the latter more fully
and carefully, and find my first impressions OF its
superiority to AbPiffons, strengthened by many
comparisons. 1t is justly entitled a UNivERsAL
CYCLoPEDfA. 1t is a library Tor the lawyer, physi-
clan, engineer, and businessman The vast mum.
Der of diverse subjects, the great condcnsati0ns,
accuracy, and clcarncss of statement, are marvel
Ions II is also a great satisfaction find all i'm
dortant articles professional and scientific topics
stamped with authority by having tue name of 4
well-kncwn and reliable author appended. In
am abundanty satisfied with my exchange OF
1tbief0Hs' and AHHHaIs Tor JoHSsoN's REVISED.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-19
Somerset Railway,
CHNGE OF TIME.
Commencing Monday May 7, 1888.

nag Sthtoni AT Which trains VIII stop
on signal or notice to Conductor.
he Passcr ger Train leaving No. Arson at
7.45 a. NJ, connects at Oakland with Trains Tor
boston, Portland aud Lewiston. also for Water
vile, Augusta, Gardiner. Skuwhegan and
Bangor. The Passenger Train leaving Oak
land mt 4.9O T.. NJ, ;, connects with Trains from
Boston. Portland and Lewiston, also Gardiner,
Augusta and Watervllle.
The Mixed Train leaving Oakland at 9.iS con
meets with Passenger Trains from Portland
: 10 A. NJ, Lewiston, %, Bangor, 715, aud
Watervillc, 9.lh, The Mixed Train leaving No.
Arson AT - =. NJ, connects with Passenger
Train for Naterville and Bangor, also with
Pullman Train for Augusta, Portland and BOs-
ton.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-19
CARRIAGES
SEASON OF 1888,
REPOSITORY Of HESELTON & CHASE,
WAITE s-sEr- slsvAss,a, Maine.

Having lust returned from the New
York and Massachusetts, Markets, and
purchased in large quantities, for cash at
low prices, We were never before, in all
our long dealings with the people of this
vicinity, able 20 give such Bargains in
every style and description Of Carriages,
as now.
Our stock is now open for inspection
and sale, and consists OF all kinds of Open
and Top Carriages.
Among the bargains we offer are Bug
gies with full leather top, steel axles,
steel tires, bolted between every spoke,
and in every way fine smooth looking
Job, that we can sell from 5000 to $500
Acknowledged by all the best trade ever
offered in town,
Handling, as we do, more carriages,
probably than any other firm in Maine,
and being a former carriage manuiactur-
er, and thoroughly conversant with all
details of the business, we feel confident
in saying that we are able to give our
customers better carriage for the money
than can be obtained elsewhere. Hay-
ing sold carriages in this section for the
past ten years we shall continue in the
future as in the past to represent our
goods just as they are, and if at any time
they should prove otherwise, we stand
ready and willing to make them good or
refund the money.
gtaS~We take pleasure in showing our
Carria G es whether you purchase q not.
AnSGltOl 4 Chase, PPOD'fS.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-19
To XIII Thistles.

ed. Place your ear at the heart, and II
wheeling sound Is heard, 1t Is an indica-
ton of trouble ~ Practical Farmer
The Somerset reporter., 1888-07-19

II so We will convince you that Aeker. English
Remedy for the lung is superior to all other pre-
parations, and a positive cure for all Throat and
Lung troubles, Group, Whoopng Cough, and
Colds. We guarantee the preparation and will
give you u sample bottle free.
X. i. Pattcn, Druggist,