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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-04

The confagration Of the scaffolds in
tended for fireworks for the celebration
Of the marriage Of Louis XVI is gener-
ally known. Amidst the distracted
multitude pressing on every side, tram
pied under the horses feet, precipitated
into the bitches of the Rue Royale and
the square, was young man, with q
girl with whom he was in love. She
was beautiful; their attachment had
lasted several years; pecuniary causes
had delayed their union; but the follow
ing day they were to be married. For .
long time tho lover, protecting his be-
trothed, keeping her behind him, cover
ing her with his own person, sustained
her strength and courage. But the tn
multi, the cries, the terror and peril
every moment increased. II am sink,
ing" she said; my strength fails. l
can go no further"
"There is yet a way!" cried the lover
in despair; "get on my shoulders" He
feels that his advice has been followed,
and the hope of saving her whom he
loves redoubles his ardor and strength.
He resists the most violent conclusions;
with his arms firmly extended before his
breast he with difficulty forces his way
through tho crowd; at length he clears
it. Arrived at one Of the extremities Of
the place, having ret down his precious
burden, faltering, exhausted, fatigued to
death, but intoxicated with joy, he turns
round. 1t was different personl An
other, more active, had taken advantage
Of his recommendation. His beloved
was no more,-New York Ledger.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-04

When l was a boy my father had q
fine field Of clover, and he discovered
that woodchucks were making sad havoc
with it. On the field was log, and
near the log the destruction was the
greatest. My father told me must kill
those woodchucks. Invent to the field q
number Of times, but could not get q
shot at them. Icame to the conclusion
that must use little strategy; SO one
morning went to the field before light.
With my gun both barrels loaded with
. heavy charge Of BIB shot, got in a
position where could take . range Of
the log lengthwise.
As it began to grow light the wood
chucks began to gather for their morn.
ing frolic. They mounted the log, sat
up and looked around to SEQ there
was nothing to disturb them. When
thought the log was nearly covered with
them I pulled both barrels at once. The
gun kicked me over. When I got up
there were no woodchucks to be seen.
vent to the log and picked up fourteen
dead woodchucks, and It wasn't any
great log for woodchucks, either.-Bos.
ton Record.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-04
But Once Cats Are Very Useful.

We have edited newspaper for sew
eral years, and In that time we have re-
ceived propositions to advertise goods on
shares, to advertise and take the pay in
pills, In trees, in flowers, in free tickets,
have oven had opera house managers
demand advertisements a. . matter Of
news, and then demand pay for admis-
sion or no 30; but It remained for a.
enterprising merchant Of Temple to cap
the climax with his proposition. He
has . lot Of strayed animals, and after
limiting around and suggesting "news"
items that would contain some reference
to the lost animals, hs finally proposed
to advertise for them II We would take
the DAY in cats.-Temple Times.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-04
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,esulting from Folly, Vice, Ignorance. Excuses OF
for Work, Business, the Married Social Relation
Avoid unskilful pretenders. Possess this Rrea
work. Il contains 500 pages. royal svo. Bcnuiiiu
mail, postpaid, concealed in plain wrapper. 1llma
trative Prospectus Free. II you apply now; The
dl.tinguished author. Wm; H Parker, n p, Re r.
nom the National Medical Associaticn.
eor the PRlzG ESSAY on NERvOil3 and
PHYSICAL Df0lllTv. DR.. Parker and corps
Of Assistant Physicians may be consulted: eonf:
deptially, BY mail or 10 person, At the office Of
THE fEA BODY MEDICAL INSTITUTE
no, Z Bulfinch st., Boston. Mas. 10 whom ~
,risfp for books or letter. for n'!, 'hould b
Nnaetad - above,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-04

Rev. James ". Ford, for more than
half . century . missionary in China
and founder Of tho Arst ChEi1ian church
In that oounsry, says: "Af1lk studying
IL Chinese language for tan ysas ]
kaaslsted the New Testament and otAsr
religious works. I began 10 preach IN q
way immediately after entered 6laA.
but thought have seudisd for fifty ysaxl
I do not Ut think that / have mastered
~ Chinese 1snguage."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-04

A physician has suoceeded IN grating
the s1iu a . frog TO that Of . tortoise,
aad the adm It . toetoiss to that oe Q
froe. and also h securing ~ growth q
. ffog's akin upon tie aim a m1n "a
yeaxs old. Boos grating = not % faf
advanced. but hAs INST With ths same
socce0 - I'm o1a&onS. q,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-04

An award In favor ot tho United States
in the matter Of the claim q Mr.. Van
Bookseller against Hsyti was readerod ON
the 4th Of becsnbsr, 1sSs, but owing to
disorders then ssA aftseward prevailing
time Of payment hAs 6ssn approved and 3
now In forue. Other just claims Of citi-
Gems OF the United States for redress Of
wrongs suffered during the lAte political
conflict IN Hayti will. Il b hoped, speedily
yield TO friendly treatment. Propositions
Tor the amendment Of the treaty Of extra
diti0n between The Uaited States and Italy
are now un0sr consideration.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-04
HOW'S =
= YOUR i:
. LIVER ?

And the question Is we'll put, for when the liver b
deranged, you suffer all the niseries imaginable:
nausea, constipation. depression, OK
haustion, and feel tired Of life generally.
But what Joy you feel when nature, aided by the
proper medicine, takes fresh start, the circula-
tion grows stronger, your appetite is keen. and
you take pleasure In exercising.
The right remedy 10 az. F." At,rood's Nedi-
cine, . scientific combination Of blood purifying
acting at once on the stomach, liver
and circulation, giving You new lease Of life
You make NO mistake In using the old reliable
Il. r." Is cents; all dealers.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-04

Synopsis of What Has BecB Accom-
piished Under the Present Admins
Future Liquidation.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-04

You will b. asksd te provide the means
for Accepting the isvitation Of the Italian
government 70 take part in N approaea-
Of an universal prime meridian iron
which 10 reckon loaaitude and tims. A.
this proposal follows In the treck OF the
reform sought 70 b. initiated BY tAe ne
ridiau conference Of Washington, held on
the Invitations OF this govsrunent. the
interest In H. Italian proposal
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-04

The new treaty Of extradition with
Great Britain, after due ratification, was
proclaimed on the 26th Of March. Its BEN
eiIsial working IL already apparent. Tho
difference between the two governments
touching the fur seal question in the
seen by the corrcspo adence which will
soon be laid before seusrsas. The offer
- submit she question - arbitration, -
has not been accepted, for the reason that
the form OF submlssiou u not thought to
be calculated TO assure conclusion salts
factory to eitAsr party. It Il ainceFely
hoped that before the opening OF another
sealing season. some arrangomens may b.
States . property right, derived from
Russia, which was not disregardsd BY any
natisn for moro than City years preceding
the outbreak Of the existing trouble.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-04

In the tariff act wrong was done to
the Kingdom Of Hawaii, which l am
sionAl. Duties were lived on certain com.
n0dities which are included In the racip-
roeity treaty now existing between the
United States aud the Kingdom at Ha-
wall without indicating the necessary sx-
captions in favor Of the kingdom. Ihope
congress will repair what might other
wise seem TO be n breach of faith on the
part Of this government.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-04

The construction and equipment of thu
new ships Tor the navy have made very
satisfactory progress Siueh March I,
1850, nine new vessels have been put n
commission. and during this winter foui
more, including ens monitor. will b.
added. The construction Of the Other
the govsrnmsat aud private ysrds. With
energy, aad Watched With ~ mot seru,
pulous earA The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
during the year 70 te6e the relatave resist
ing power q Armossd plates have beea x
valuable ~ 70 attract Hrsas attention In
Europa
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-04
The Lottery Matter.

The passage Of the cot to amend certain
sections Of tie revised stat utsa relating &C
lotteries. approved Sept. 10, 1890, has besu
favor. Tho poatoffice department and the
department OF Justice q on0e entered upon
the euforcement Of tho law with sympa-
thetic vigor. and already the public meils
have been largely freed from the fraudu-
lent and demoralixlng appeals aud liter
ature emanating from the lostery com
uanfon
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-04

The law relating to the civil service has,
so far as can learn, been executed by
those having the power Of appointment in
the classified service with fidelity and i'm
Partially, and the service has been in
creasing satisfactory. Tho report Of the
commission shows large amount OF
good work done during the year with very
limited aDDrOpriatioua
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-04
fectei.


The friendship between our country and
Mexico, born OF close neighborhood and
strengthened by many considerations of
internal intercourse and reciprocal inter-
est, has never been more conspicuous than
now. nor more hopeful Of increased benefit
to both nations. The intercourse Of the
two countries by rail. already great, In
making constant growth. The established
the intimacy OF traffic aud open new chan
nels OF access to fresh areas OF demand and
supply. The Importance Of the Mexican
railway system will he further advanced
to degree almost impossible to forocast,
II 1t should become . link in the projected
our mission in the City Of Mexico 10 raised
to the first class.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-04

The Samoan treaty, signed last year At
Berlin by the represe htativeso OF the United
States, Germany and Great Britain, after
due ratification and exchange had begun to
produce salutary Effects. The formation
Il the government agreed upon will soon
replace the disorder Of the past by stable
admins. ration. alike just to the natives
And equitable to the three powers most
concerned III trade and intercourse with
the Samoan Islands. The chief justice
hiss been chosen by the King OF Sweden
and Norway OH the Invitation Of the three
powers and will soon be installed.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-04

The enumeration OF the people Of the
United States usder the provisions At the
act OF March l, l0o, has been completed,
and the result will te at once officially
Hon of this decs nnial enumeration dc.
wolves upon congress the duty Of making
. new superintendent OF representatives
among the several states according 10
their raspActiYo numherS
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-04

To THE SENATE AND HOUSE, OF RErRR-
sENTAIIyES:
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-12-04

The report Of the postmaster general
shows the most gratifying progress 10 The
important work committed 70 his direc
ton. The business methods have been
greatly improved. A large economy in
expenditures and an increase Of four and
three-quarteu millions iu receipts have
been realized. The deficiency this year Il
4, SIS, 800, ~ against n, 80. 1888 last year.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-06
rhe Ab,litv 70 B..r p.,.

trihea But we defy any Cherokee. sioux or
Comanche to endure the twinges OF rheuma-
tism without wincing. These. indeed, are
slight ct nrSt, bat grow in intensity until they
become unbearable. No malady is more OBJ.
stinste in it maturity than that which gives
rise TO them. The more need. them OF attacking
Il st the outset Foremost among remedies for
ills Hostcfser's sfom ach BisteYs, safer ana in
hnifely more effective than coichicum, verai-
rum and nux vomica. all remedies which might
doAe Mineral depnrants. also. when not posi-
lively mischievous. are far inferior in remedial
power 70 this salutsry botanic medicine. 1t en-
tireiy expeis from the blood the acrid impuri-
90 well ~ cleanses H. Constipation. liver com.
plant dyspepsia and other ailments also give
way to ie
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-06
An Ideal Small Boy.
nrake'S MAGAZINE.


Johnny tagged q. brother to Ameiiat Ny
sister, Mr.. Spoonee, will be up directly.
She Is now engaged in washing supper
dishes.
Mr. Spoonee-I thought young ladies
left that business for their mothers to at
tend to.
Johnny--Some young ladies who think
only of their own ease may leave such
work for their mothers, but Amelia never
does. She never permits mother TO do any
thing which she can do herself. l don't
think ever saw young lady who kept
herself so busy about the house. Really,
think she is never so happy rs when at
work.
Mr. Spoones- me. Johnny, does she
ever say anything about me2
Johnny-She frequently speaks of you
as . gentleman whom no woman could
help esteeming highly. You know she has
many suitors, but never. she says. until
she saw you, did she experience anything
approaching 70 love.
Mr. Spoonee--Of course she knows that
my fortune is ample. and
Johnny-Excuse me, sir. but while, OF
course, she Is not insensible to the advant-
ages Of wealth, she has repeatedly said
that when she weds 10 will be because of
the love she bears the man who asks her
hand"
Mr.. spoonse-C Come. Johnny, do you
think she would have me?
JOHNNY can't say positively, sir.
know she thinks well OF you. Indeed,
am sure she cannot fail Of recognizing your
worth. But there il Mr.. Quick who has
pressed his suit very industriously for some
time, and II ! may be allowed to make a
suggestion. l should advise you to propose
as quickly - possible. You will excuse
me now, Mr.. Spoonee. l hear Amelia on
the stairs, and it might be embarrassing for
you TO meet in my presence. Good even
inc air
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-06
q urAcrLors nAHY.


a Three uunfhss Picknnknny VIVA ~
maxkabse Powers
PhsIsdelphaa Tines
A singular freak q nature vas brought
to town Wednesday BY cosored women
named Jane Carter. who has until recently
beer emp3Oyefl On farm near hare The
freak 4 Jmonths old baby, which viii
repeat almost anythinx said 20 it or spoken
In in presence The Tssas correspondent
called 70 see the phenomenou today. and
found the child 70 be . briSht-eyed little
pickaninny, with nothing remaxkahls IN
Appearance, though possessed OF % singu-
lar . power. IL is boy. about the usual
size of an infant OF its age, eating
and sleeping in . most natural manner.
It's speech is limited 10 repeating words and
sentences which IL hears, il originating
nothing itself A sentence Of ten or twelve
words of one or two short syilabies - -
much - it Is able 10 repeat without mis-
take, though it will attempt to follow
longer speech, catching At word or phrase
here and there Single words Of - many
as i've or six syllables Il can pronounce cor
rectlv. such as we consider mouthfui TO
the nimblest tongued.
The baby's articulation. though rather
weak, Is distinct and clear, and has moth
Ing OF the iisping accent OF children. That
it is only an extraordinarily developed
power Of mimicry is shown by its initiating
every infection of the voice and repeating
with equal correctness sentences IN differ
ent languages The child Will also sigh or
laugh, and even sing short measure after
hearing such. doing all without expression
of the face beyond the one natural TO amin
FAINT of its tender age.
The negroes about regard il with super
stisious awe, and even the mother, while
she suckles it, seems to have horror OF It
and says its popularity is the result OF some
conjuring process by . neighboring hoodoo
doctor whomShe has offended. She says
that ii first began to talk when only few
days of being SIX weeks old. and that she
abandoned it for nearly forty-eight hours,
thinking it was "de debbii himself. and
on hearing it cry for hunger her maternal
feeling conquered her superstition.
Her object in bringing it TO town was to
have it baptized by some white minister
here, the colored pastor of her church re-
fusing to perform that rite. She thinks
baptism may counterfeit the conjuring and
cure its affection, as she regards it.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-06

rAssei his lsps. thesssassin' > bullet entered
hts hrair-
Little did the president reaiiss whea b
srs,ke shese words shas rest was near.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-06
ESHELMAN, LLEWELLYN & CO

The West Seattle Land and Improvement Co, i
FRONT STREET, IowMANHANFoRD BUILDING
We have the Choicest Property all the City which will
Show Intending Purchasers
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-24

Commencing Sunday, July 13. 1880, the
Missouri Pacific railway will run through
sleeping cars from ST. Louis via Pleasant
Hill, Rich Hill, Fort Scott and Wichita to
Geneseo and from thence to Pueblo. Colo
RADIO Springs and Denver. This change
was made on account OK great many peo-
pie from the east going to Colorado being
DESTROYS of going via Wichita The train
will stop here two hours, giving all
chance to view the Peerless Princess" and
still land passengers in Colorado same
time as if they had gone via Kansas City.
1t also gives the citizens OF Wichita sleep
ing car service from here TO Colorado Re
turning, it gives US through sleeping car
service Wichita toSt. Louis, and gives the
Colorado people q chance to go east via
Wichita. This change will undoubtedly
be appreciated by the travelling public, and
especially by the citizens OF Wichita. If
you are going east or west 60 via the pop
ulsr new through route. Through chair
and sleeping car service. New route just
completed between Fort Scott and Rich
Hill goes through the finest mineral and
agricultural country in the west. Don't
forget the new short line to St Louis or
Colorado.
City ticket office, 100 North Main street,
Wichita, Kansas
46-tf E. E BLECKLEY, p. & T. A.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-24
California and the Northwest.

If you are going TO California, Oregon,
Washington or any point in the north
west, be sure to leave your name with the
ticket agent Of the Missouri Pacific rail-
way who will book you for the regular
weekly excursion via. the Missouri Pacific
railway and Denver and Rio Grande rail
way through the Grand canon of Colorado
and salt Lake city. The Missouri Pacific
railway will run weekly excursions 10 Cal
ifornia and the northwest, leaving Wich-
ita every Sunday evening at 5:l5. These
excursions are all taken charge of by regu-
lar excursion agents who run through TO
the Pacific coast. looking after the wants
OF aeach nd every passenger. The Denver
and Rio Grande railway is now a broad
guage road and the Pullman tourist cars
run through without change. Remember
the road and the time. Low fare and the
best accommodations that can be given.
For further information call on or sddress,
f. f. BLECKLEY.
p. s. L. \. Mo Pac. R'y..
dl If 40 y. Main St
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-24
HHrEP
Brief Mention
he run of hogs was light.

The run of hogs was light.
Business was good today with the cattle
men.
J. n. Tindell, of Sedalia, Mo-, was a Wis
flor at the yards today.
H. g. Toler shipped a fine colt to st.
Joseph today.
old home in Kentucky 20 spend the holt
days and visit his mother, who is in poor
health.
L. H Spencer and family will spend
Christmas at their old home in Burton.
H. Mills, Newton, marketed a load Of
hogs today.
w. r. Savage, Rome, had load of
cattle on today's market.
r.. +. Hargrove, Argonia, had cattle,
hogs and sheep on the market today.
y. NJ. Munger, Argonia, was on the mar
ket with cattle and hogs.
Charles Clifford, Arson, marketed load
Of hogs today.
Knoblock & Wilcox Colwich, sent in
hogs today.
H. X Eberly, drove in nice bunch of
cattle today from near Valley Center.
The scales will be closed on Christmas
day, which is Thursday next. Stock will
day, but no weighing will be done.
Superintendent Dulaney made all the
stock yards employees happy this morning.
The men with families were each presented
with fine turkey for Christmas, and the
single men each received "A new pocket
kuife
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-24
The New Opera Glass Bar.

To enumerate even half the many ways
in which silver is now used would be i'm
possible within the prescribed limits of a
short article. How it has served not only
in personal ornaments, but as mounting
for every imaginable thing, from the fit
tings Of elaborate travelling bags to the
handles of our sticks and umbrellas; how
it has taken possession Of writing tables
and turned many dressing tables into eI-
hibitions on a small scale Of some Of the
best work of the silversmith's craft. These
are. indeed, but few instances Of the
many and various ends that silver serves.
1t often happens that these silver and
silver trimmed affairs are merely old
friends returned to US, in slightly different
guise, perhaps, but substantially the same;
others confute the often repeated state
ment that there is nothing new under tbs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-24
Note the Importance ofThls.

The Missouri Pacific railway is the only
line running three daily trains between
Wichita and Kansas City and Wichita and
St. Louis. Morning train leaves Wichita
at $40 a. m. arriving at Kansas City same
afternoon, Chicago next morning at 8
O'Clock, and st. LOUIS 7:30 a. IN. St Louis
express leaves Wichita at 30 o'clock D. m.
with through Pullman sleeper and chair
car Wichita to St Louis without change.
Night express leaves Wichita at 9:45 with
sleeper and chair car through to Kansas
City and st. Louis. This train also con-
meets at Yates Center with the through
express for Little Rock, Ark. and Mem
phis, Tenn, via Fort Smith, Ark If you
are going east, west, north or south, re-
member you will save time and money by
going via the Missouri Pacific railway. II
Is the short line 10 all points east and west,
St. Louis and Pueblo and Denver For
information, Pullman reservations and
tickets to all paris of the globe. call at the
city ticket Office, 100 North Main street, or
depot corner Second and Wichita streets.
i. +. BLECKLEY,
96 II Passenger and Ticket Agt
Wichita, Kansas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-24
Eaprr Beifa-

There are many fancy belts mafe-sons
II leather, with leather covered buckle.
Others have two rows Of leather united.
with strands OF thick gold cord. These have
two buckles, as one Is supposed 20 be able
to draw in the waist tighter with the lower
bGcklA There are also the jsweled belts
aud collars 20 match These are generally
Of gold woven ribbon. with a motif n
raised card and work, set with imitation
turquoises or other stones. These belts
can be had with ore motif OF three-thst
Is. one Fer the front and one for each side,
az the back they are finished OF with
rOsette o. the gold ri5bon- The prettsest
are those made slightly pointed in the
front, aid tie motif arranged il points
-