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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-04

Tribune ONCE. May T. a. m.-The downward move.
nent I'm the barometer continued yesterday. Cloudy
weather prevailed. The temperature ranged between Al
and 90 degrees. the average 90 being 81 higher
than on corresponding day last year and 81 higher
than Friday.
aud warmer weather with RAIN be ex.
pectsd to.dAy in and this citys
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-04

A correspondent wants to know when Patti will pay
her next farewell visit 10 this country. DON'T crowd
the charming songstress. She will tell you herself
when she is good and ready.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-04
rn,n,yr LOCAL OBSERVATIONS

I'm the diagram a continuous line shows the barometer
yesterday, observed at the United
sigma! Service station at mis- city The dashes indicate
tenn, rature noted Pcrry's Pharmacy Building
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-04

second Experiment Hubs Stubbs, formerly VITA
snubb, Bros. no connection with any othcr establish
r,ent Of a somewhat similar nance, offered successfully
any number OF wheels. an assortment OF stone tooth
,,cts several tons Of dry whctsones, few gross OF
,o,,i,us curling clicks neatly executed IN concrete
90 c,nery and rubbish. and finally biz grii d.t one
ming ind cnant they declared that no such stone
a. the coffee Pot Editors Arkansas sharpcner ever had
-, nod ar could exist Besides II WAS Washita stone
anyway Also thcre demand for them. Like
wise tho gentleman who had shu iHo sfhc 'hI'E q
vc.r ago was ont at the moment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-04

The artlcholc. too. the Hing Of the thisteS. a.
every donkey knows Why are they grown nowhere
between France and California And why are they
brought big. hard. dear and IN high state OF sh''
ng.brush from IIavrc when they might com" 80 ireN
and tender and true from our own Pacific sloir, "r'
the sunny Italian Is good enough - DO our Eaidcin
FOR u.s. or all SewIel~"y and Long Island me- h'
br,tlc with them, should craze arise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-04

Romaunt of the Finding Of the Hone. True Tale
Last week. being in Philadelphia. the COTE" Pot
Editor took up the quest Before starting, he hal
completed all the customary preparations Tor that
nny miles walking tour that experience has SHOW
10 he necessary whenever he wants ANYTHING That
everybody doesn't want. Market - Isn't q Ions
.trcc, vet II hls two sides, happily the Pennsylvania
station les handy 10 the westward First experiment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-04

snulbs brothers. established 1901 from whom the
last carving Knife Sharpcucr was secured. and who
thcn called IL an Arkansas sicae sharpcncr.' nov
oecr for sale the common milestone Of North Amcrct
me store that sings and sharpcns not Know no other
.harpcucr for knife ecAlc. nor any Arkansas stone
trri p. Won mean a Ni'hlL, oil stonel winch. Drlrf
,nturod turns ont TO Doe carp"ntcrs oil stone. about
\ foot long IN a mahogany colin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-04

A we'll grounded suspicion Of tarragon Is Just too
lovely In cool salad At the IA end OF one OF these
malsanc muggy days (rcally must coin word for
this scptembcrln-May weather.. INT whcro are you
n get the arragoni short Of Frisco or Paris that
is Don't say "tarracon vinegar please, us q
washy stuG in pretty bottle bottle, at "A pretty
price having the virtues OF neither father nor mother
Market gardeners, please note
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-04

Thiri Experiment: bloodeooh TubUs' fo"hU'' I'"O
said there were none. 80 demand. Never had any
What? Well. thcn. since those VIC sold you "a yea
ago Can't sell that one IN the WINDOW cause u"
u,ireov's sealed up. Only comes open end of Ma
and November VIII take an order No. Or Eel
.Io males EN- So on. 10. yOu don't want them
.Thrns Washa plugs gougc plugs; use 'cm for sharp
Ing coUrcs can't sell 'cm hv inc dozen. Be"idc
~ rInc There Business done the town dcnudc
~ Syichito Washia. hrhanf1s. sickle sharpening. OIL
tone goucc plug homes. Miles travelled, l1J.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-03-27
Moral Courage in Every Day Life

Have the courage TO discharge a debt
when you have the money in your pocket
have the courage to do without that
which you do not need, however much
your eyes may coyet 1t.
Have the courage TO speak your mind,
when 1t Is necessary you should do 20
and to hold your tongue, when II is pru-
dent you should do so.
Have the courage Il speak 10 6 friend
with "seedy' coat, even though you are
in company with a rich one, and richly
attired.
Have the courage to own you are
poor, and thus disarm poverty Of its
sharpest sting
Have the courage to make q will and
just one.
Have the courage TO tell man why you
Will not lend him your money.
have the courage to cut the most
agreeable acquaintance you have. when
you are convinced that he lacks principle.
"A friend should bear with friends in
frmities, but not with his vices
Have tina courage to show your respect
for honesty; In whatever guise ii APP
pears. and your contempt for dishonesty
aud dnplicity, by whomsoever exhibited.
Have the courage to wear your old
clothes until you can pay for new ones.
Have the courage to obey your con-
science, at the risk of being ridlculed by
men.
Have the courage to wear thick boots
In winter, and insist upon your wife and
daughters doing the same.
Have the courage to prefer comfort
aad iierefseEsie..gg te t=ahaiies. z 81 things.
Grocers and Gamers Gqzef,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-03-27
DANA'S SARSAPARILLA.
An Old Story In New Shape.

Last summer, w1ile travelling in COM
pany with doctor along a country road
in Southern Virginia. We came upon sn
old colored msn who was standing by a
mule hitched ID an old two wheeled yehi-
Gle. Dis mule am baked, boss: she
skeered at the Burkville 'commodation
dat am just gone down" said the old
man, an I'll jis glib dollar to de man
what can start him
II will do it for less than that. uncle"
said the doctor. He took his case from
the carriage and selected a small syringe.
which he filled with morphia. He went
to the side of the mule and quickly in
sorting the syringe in his side pushed the
contents into the animal. The mule
reared upon his bind legs and giving an
astonishing bray started down the road
at a breakueck speed The sged colored
man gave a look of establishment st the
doctor and with a loud whoa started
down the road after the mule. In the
course of ten minutes We came up TO the
old man standing in the road waiting for
US. The mule was nowhere In sight.
Say, boss said the darky, how
much you charge for that stun you put on
dat mule? ?"
"Oh, ten cents will do" laughingly re-
piled the doctor.
We'll. boss; hesh is twenty cents.
Squirt some of that stuff in me-. ! must
ketch dat sr mule
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-03-27
NJ anners for Boys.

Fir-t comes manners for the street
Hat lifted In saying goodby" VI How
do you do
Hat lifted when of.ring scat o a cAI
or in acknowledging favor
heep step with any one YOU walk With
Always precede 4 lady up stairs. and
ask her II you may precede her, In pass
ing through crowd Or public place.
Hat Of the moment you enter street
door and when you step into a private
hall or Office.
Let lady pass first always, uniess she
asks you " precede her.
In the parlor stand till every lady 10 the
room Is seated, also older people.
Rise II lady comes in afur you are
seated and stand till she takes seat
Look people straight 10 the face when
speaking or being spoken 70
Let ladies pass through a door FIRST,
standing aside for them
10 the dining room taIe your seat after
ladies and elders.
Never pla7 With knife, fork or spoon
Do not take your napkin 10 bunch In
your hand.
Eat as fast or as slow a. others and
finish the course when they DO.
Rise when ladies' leave the room and
stand till they are out.
II all 20 out together. gentlemen stand
by the door till ladies' pass.
Special rules for the mouth are thu. all
noise In eating and smacking Of the lips
should be avoided
Cover The mouth with hand or napkin
when obliged 10 remove anything from
it,
Use your handkerchief unootrusiyely
always.
Do not look toward bedroom door
when passing. Always knock az the
private room door.
These rules are imperative. There are
many other little points which add 70 the
grace Of gentlemen but to break any If
these Is almost unpardonxble.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-03-27
The Samaria of To-day

From an illustrated article on Some
Wayside Places In Palestine" In the
March Century, we quote the following
Il am free to confess that did not meet
the proverbial good Samaritan as jour
neyed through this much-fsvored copn-
try. IL one meets tiller of the soil he
will side OF, as far as the narrow path
will allow, and seowlngly watch the trsv-
eler's approach. The offer of plaster
will bring him to a standstill.
How far is It to Naiu''
"'God knows, comes the fervent an
swer.
How long will 1t take to 20 there
:" As long as God pleases, he answers,
with shrug of his shoulders and pull
at his pipe.
Shall | reach there by noon?
If God permit.
But may hope to make the distance
In an hourT
AS God may direct, he answers
walking away.
is Main distant, or is 1t very near
There. he answers, moving his fin
ger through a wide arc. If one extract.
more neighborly spirit than this from s
Samaritan he must have the mysteriou
power of dervish"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-03-27
Her Only Poem.

Rose Hartwick Thorpe, the author OF
"Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight" is
now living in the South for the benefit Of
her husbands health. But as her own
health suffers there, they think of making
Southern California their hone in the
future
She Is now woman of thirty-nine, and
she wrote the well-known verses when
she was under seventeen All she got
for them was letter of thanks from the
editor of Il Detroit newspaper to whom
she sent the lires.
She is native of Indiana and passed
her childhood in great poverty. She
says '.Of all dull, prosaic lives mine was
the dullest aud most prosaic.''
When she wrote "Curfew" she had no
education and no knowledge of books
though she afterwards applied herself to
them and became school-teacher.
But even during her early married life
1t was more important to her reputation
among her neighbors that she should
keep house in approved fashion than
that she should write well. and she re-
marks Il ntil the year lss0 was lauu-
dry maid, cook. seamstress and nurse for
my children
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-03-27
In the Spring Months.

Nature should be assisted when the sys.
TEN l. changing from the full habit Of the
winter months 10 the lighter diet OF the
warm season Nothing does this as well
a. S. S. S. 1t stimulates the sluggish
blood and rids the system Of heaviness
and the feeling Of languor II there is
poison in the blood Il generally shows it.
self in the spring aui this is the season
to help nature 20 drive j, out and pc cur
ed.
5. 5. ;. Beauties the skin and makes
the complexion rosy and healthy
s. 5 ). Gives elasticity 70 the step
and buoyant spirits.
S. 5. S. Makes the feeble and delicate
strong and robust.
S. S. S. Is a tonic % the whole body
and Increases vitality.
S. 5. S. l. simple vegetable medi-
cine, harmless 70 the most delicate, yet 50
powerful a. to cleanse the system Of all
impurities.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free
SWIFT SPECIFIC Co. Atlanta, Ga.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-03-27
How Americans are jackson all
Trades.

There is feeling that public Offices Of
any kind are common property that the
right to hold them IS like the right to
pre-empt government land, a natural in
cident Of citizenship. Self-couhience is
the part of the heritage of race whose
traditions are those Of frontier life. The
average man likes tn feel that he can do
anything, up To setting tire or conduct
ing diplomatic negotiation. 1t is not
government slone which suffers from this
exaggerated se'f relisnce; in the most
technical professions there is an indlspo-
>ition TO accept the results of concentrst-
ed special study. 1t is well known that
the old Capitol at Washington was de-
signed by physician whose architectural
training consisted Of two weeks study in
the Philadelphia Library. Nevertheless,
in architecture, engineering, law, medi-
cine, and kindred professions. it is COM
ing to be recognized that careful scien-
tihc preparation is Indispensable. But IN
more occult matters, such as plumbing.
alms-giving, and government, the people
still work by rule of thumb; nobody
seems to consider II unusual that the
New York Bosrd of Electrical Control
has not one member who is an electrician
Is it strange that most men deem them.
selves entirely competent to take up the
administration of a post-ottice, q custom
house. or i bureau of the treasury Tn,
Forum.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-03-27
At the Paris Exposition.

But at every turn one came face to face
with France, giving new delight by some
new outgrowth of her versatile genius
The Exposition was summary of her
characteristics, her serious qualities, ard
her seductive foibles Taste, ingenuity.
and manual skill are present in her hum
blest work, and her artisans are nearly
always artists in their crafts. There
were jewels iI the Partisan exhibition
worthy of a place in the Green Vaults at
Dresden. or among the cinquecent0 trim
kets in the Louvre; there was a minute
monster formed of pearl. pink coral.
and enamel, from the arm of Froment
Meurice, as perfect as any similar pro-
duct of the Renaissance. But it was
among the toys that the frivolous side of
the French was seen in its most attract
i've light. One glimpse of the show cases
made men aud women merely children OF
larger growth. They crowded about
the plate glass, leaving the little people to
howl for sight The loneliness. the ex-
quisite raiment, the infinite variety, OF
the dolls, and the scenes which they
enacted. were enough to keep an inteli-
gent visitor amused all day. They in
cuded every nation and socal station.
For the most part, they represented chill
dren, though there were some Lilliputian
ladies' and gentlemen variously occupied,
as, for instance, in learning the minuet,
three figures In the dress OF Louis WI s
rtign,-an old gentleman playing the vio-
lin, and a handsome young couple dane
ing: they were mechanical puppets, and
the slow. stately motions, the inefable
airs and graces. the pointing of the lady s
toe and dropping of Der fringed eyelids,
were in keeping with the business on
hand. delicate sense Of high life aud
humor designed that group, which even
to the very chair and music-book were of
the sncien regime; but what fingers
trimmed their dresses. and tied the bows,
and fastened the shoe-buckies? 1t was
10 such creations that French finish and
perfection of detail could be studied.
Even more delightful than this was the
party round the cherry-tree,-half doz-
en- boys and girls. about a third the size
of life: one exulting in having got to the
top; another, with q face of consterna-
tlon. losing his grasp and about to fall
those below holding up hats and pima
fores for the fruit. They represented
charming children of eight or nine, with
expressions as natural and vivacious as
portraits. A group on a smaller scale
gave the daily drsma Of the Tuileries gar
dens. The Russian nurse, in national
costume (for whom there is now fash
ion In Franco, sits on a bench, holding q
beautifully dressed baby; but her atten-
ton is absorbed by rakish doll In uni
form leaning over her shoulder while
toddlipg child falls on the gravel. and
cries with q piteous grimace and tears Of
glass, little elder sister, full, of anxiety,
STOPPING to pick him up. There was the
utmost cleveruess and truthfulness in
these small parodies of life the smiles
which the nurse and her admirer ex-
changed were enough to raise blush
March atlantic.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-03-27
DA MAS SARSAPARlLLA'
A Privilege OF Old Age

A wise old man, the late DR.. James
Walker, president of Harvard University.
said that the great privilege of old age
was the getting rid Of responsibilities. ."
These Woodworking veterans will not let
one get rid Of them until he drops In his
harness, and so gets rid Of them and his
life together. How often has many q
tired old man envied the supersnnuated
family cat, stretched upon the rug before
the fire. letting the genial warmth diffnse
itself through all her internal arrange
ments! No more watching for mice In
dark, damp cellars. no more watching the
savage gray rat at the mouth Of his den,
no more scurrying up trees and lamp
posts to avoid the neighbours cur, who
wishes to make her acquaintance. 1t IL
very grand to Idle In harness." but It is
very pleasant to have the tight straps I'm.
buckled and the heavy collar lifted from
the neck and shoulders.-Dr. Holmes IN
the Atlantic,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-03-27
POETRY.
The Last Good Night

Clad in their nigh, gowns clean and white.
The children COME to say "good night"
"F 2ther COED night" says Msrjory,
Climbing for kisses onmy knee.
Then Ernest. Kitty. Harry next.
And baby, till felt perpesed,
Wishing the last good night was said
And each and all were packed to bed
These small folks take me unawates,
hear them call, when safe upstsirs,
As sit down to read or write
ather. we want to say good night"
The book or pen is laid aside
find them lying open eyed
Five rosy rebels, girls and boys
Who greet me with tumultuous noise.
Can be stern with such az these
Can charming ways and folks displesse'
They hold, and scarce will let me 70
And all because they love me 30
Then in vision suddenly
The future seems unvailed 10 me,
Ii is my turn though all in vain,
To long to say good night" again.
l see the years stretch on and on
The children all grown upland gone.
No chamber echoes to their tread,
The last good night has long been said,
And by his freside desolate,
An old man sits. resigned to wait,
Recalling joys that used ia be,
And faces that he may not ,see.
Therefore, what bliss is mine that now
still can smooth each fair young brow
And feel the arms that clasp Cine tight,
The lips that kiss the last good night
}. X. Eastwood in Culver
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-03-27
Old Time Schools.


HE. EmIpr
~ friend. tDeD We
tpn- ,tory 81 tue school mistress who
made q "Jerusa.em bridge over hard
words reminds me u some other sca0ol
day stories one my father u.ed N t-n.
Ia those days when the cIa-s 10 readlng
was called out all were required u stand
Oh line with their toes On crack h4
'ween the foor bosrds. At the word
Begin all made their bow or "courte.
~ then reading commenced. The good
readers ran over the word at break
neck speed and with HOMOGENEOUS tone
I'LL they came ~ the period the poor
ones pronounced the word- with a no
notonou- draw regardless Of accent
emphasis % Cadence Sometimes a
bright boy would have his place BY a
slow reader and prompt him 10 whi-per
when he came " the hard words In nv
fathers 5oyh1od AR Spaulding. |
think II Wa, one u the neigaJor- would
always manage " BE- by the elbow of
dull drswler N help him Meantime. the
teacher would be around among the other
scholars neufing a quill pen or showing
them 10 Arithmetic One time the dull
fellow came - the word ANXIETY
Spsul1iug whispered vinegar ein-e-
gar drawled out the boy. when the
whole school vas convUl-ed.
But this i hardly equal ~ case Ia nv
own ueighoorhood. Dote Suttiug'
Josiah Sutting Jr was not much If
scholar, bit was bright, witty. and ful. Of
mischief. He used sometime. 70 play the
part " sly prompter 70 one why had az
awful drawl. one time they came 70 q
hard word which was too much for
"Dote' 50 he whispered d--n it. kip
II '-Whereupon hi mate, trusting 70
Dote 20 give him the RICH, word. drasl-
I'd out 10 8 long monitone "d-n-it-
-kip-i-t-sh '' This interfered seriously
win the -ooriety Of the proceedings
noticed recently in the KgPoRrER the
death Of David kiucsid IF Madison. He
was scholar 10 school which taught
a. Martins Corner" in the winter Of
l-4l-2. He was good young man. hon
oraole acd true. and | well believe that
his manhood realized the promise Of hi-
youth Blu. very few Of that school are
left
J B, WF>ToS.
Staufordv!le, y. !.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-03-27
Chautauqua At the Paris Expo
0ition.

The Chancellor of Chsutauqua has been
informed through the Government repre-
sentative that Gold Media! was awarded
to the ChauAuqua Educational System at
the Paris Exposition. The work of the
Popular Educational Institution was pre-
sented in a handsome circular. printed in
French and English, and by large framed
canvas upon which the principal facts
concerning the growth and influence Of
Chautauqua were indicated. The report
Of the French Committee of Award is now
being made up, and viii! soon be publish
ed. 1t ,s said that the members of this
Commission were very much impressed by
the novelty and efficiency of the Chautau-
qua Methods, and doubtless their Report
will be of interest Us it reflects their views
Of this great American Educational
System.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-03-27
Electric BitterS.

I n, reIUedy : becoming 80 wei known and
- popular a. = need NJ special mention. All
who have 1sed + ectTIc Bi:,ers sing The same
song Of praise-A plrer medicine dose not e1-
81 AID ]; i = anteed 20 do all tina. il is claim
ed. Electric Batter, will cure all diseases Of
TIE Liver ana Kidneys. vii remove Pimples
baiis, "a; kheum and other affections caused
y impure 54ood.-Wiil drive Malaria from the
system and prevent as vel a cure ali Malarial
fevers.-For cure Of Headache. Constipation
and Indigestion 10 trr Electric Bi,ters-tntire
satisfaction guaranteed. OF MONEY refunded.
Free ~ IS. AID 500 per bottle at Roland 7.
Pa;ieL. Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-03-27
Too "A any Adjectlses

When women o-gin 70 write, - most
women do nowadays, for the public print
they oftene-t spoil their work by pro-
fusion Of adj-ctiYe. To the society re-
porter serving her nDyitiate every woman
is rayishingly beautiful. To the young
descrioer al things are dainty" or
charming. only an old bird OF a
writer tough and set, can afford to be a
spendthrift in these particulars. Emer-
-on begged folk TO beware OF italics and
reminded Us that TO few people would
the occasion for the word intense come In
lifetime -Aeat oeie1hs Pic1ysas.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-03-27
Remarkable Rescue.

Ms Michael Curtain. Planfeld, IL. makes
:he statement that She caught cold, which set
lied OF her lungs she WAS treated for month
BY her family physician. but grew worse. He
told her She was hop ess r,ctim Of consHmp-
non and that ne medicine could cure her. Her
druggist suggested pr. Kings New Discovery
for consumption. she bought bottle and 10
her great delight found herself benefited from
hrst dose. She continued its use and after tax
ing ten bottles. found herself sound and we'll
now does her own housework and Is as well as
she ever was-Free trial bottles OF this Great
Discovery Al Roland I. Patterns Drug Store.
large bottle SOC. and Sl00.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-03-27
He Cot IL.

Can YOU tell he qusrisi As be enter
Fl thu City Hall, can you inform me-"
VIVA, Is IL:
al pou my soa.. but have forgotten
what / wanted to inquire for Well,
never mind
he toiled slowly up two pair. of stairs
and Was resting after his ascent when he
3i~uly slapped Lis ies AID exclaimed:
I've got II wanted TO AJAX him
where the elevator WAS.