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The Somerset reporter., 1893-01-12

Rheumatism Cured in = Day.-"Mystic
Cure" for Rheumatism and Neuralgia radi-
TEN is remarkable and mysterious. II removes
at once the cause and the disease Immediately
disappears. The first dose greatly benefits, rs
cents. Sold by BrxBY 4 BUCK, Druggists.
Skowhegan. ly42
The Somerset reporter., 1893-01-12

Strange. "Can you direct me to a dentist
who administers gas?" Citizen. mo, but |
can direct YOU to a rber who does"
The Somerset reporter., 1893-01-12

MO BOGUS testimonials, no bo-
~ gus Doctors letters used to sell
HOODS Sarsaparlla. Every one of
its advertisements is absolutely true.
The new domestic has no objection to go out
to take the air, but she is very much opposed
to taking the heir when she goes out.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30

sleigh with their father, while the other three young men mounted the load of wood. And now, in the visible delight of all who had hand in it, Deacon Browns thanksgiving sermon ] was fairly under way, ''mother" and 'the girls" standing out on the porch, and with their smiles and good wishes cheering it on its errand of love and mercy.
 wish we had time to go along with it, and hear the words of hope and cheer that brought light and comfort to so many darkened and sorrowing hearts. It was truly Thanksgiving sermon all the way through. My Master sent mo with these tokens of His love and care for you," was the simple salutation of the good old man at each house he entered. And to all the faltered thanks and blessings of the amazed and delighted recipients he had only one response:
 "offer your thanksgiyings to the Lord; give Him the praise"
 Reader, you whom the Lord has blessed with abundant means, is there
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
A Judge of the Weather.

The spider is weather prophet by no means to be despised. He can tell you whether the wind will blow soft or rough, whether the rain will fall or the sun will shine. Long before the ap- proach of the wind or rain he will shorten the long threads by which his web is suspended, so strengthening his net during the time of storm, and he will not alter matters until the weather has settled down again. Whenever a spider rests at his ease look out for a spell of rain; let him, on the other hand, be active during the shower, de- pend upon it the rain will not last long, and will soon give way to fine weather. Sydney News.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
WHY HE WAS THANKFUL.
Reasons Given by . New Yorker for His
 Observance of tho Day.

Observance of the Day.
 l am thankful because 1 an red haired. might be bald.
 am thankful I am alive. My lot might have been cast in Philadelphia. am thankful there is a young lady next door who practices on the piano two hours a day. She might practice four; and, in addition, might have 3 brother addicted to the cornet habit.
 am thankful I am the father of twins. Suppose they had been triplets. am thankful can wear number nine shoe. I might have to wcs- elevens-
 am thankful am poor. I might be in debt.
 am thankful possess quiet tastes. Suppose I had been fond of Waguers music.
 am thankful I learned to smoke cigars. might have tackled cigs- rettes.
 am thankful I can't think of any more things to be thankful for. If could I should feel obliged to write them down. William II. Siviter, in Puck.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
Honor Where Honor T. Du..

By the dim, uncertain light of early morn there was visible in his counte- nance an expression of weariness as he groped here and there for his trousers.
 "Thanl1 hcaven--"
 The words came from the bottom of his heart, as was apparent from their intensity.
 "-I won't have to get up and build fires after am dead"
 In strange contrast to his hard, bit ter tones was the sweet feminine voice that made reply.
 "I don't sec," vouchsafed the voice, "why you should thank heaven for that"
 He merely missed between his clenched teeth and proceeded with his work.-Detroit Tribune.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30

mouths than bread to put In 'em, thafs six. Is that all, mother? You he me make them out, you know" VI
 "I think so, was the smiling re- sponse.
 "My sermon will have six heads, Nephew Charles, if not more," resumed the deacon; "heads that cannot only think and feel, but discourse most elo- quently, as soon you will find"
 John, the oldest son, glanced smil- ingly across the table at his wife, whose eyes were fixed wonderingly upon him.
 "What is your text, father?"
 He that hath pity on the poor lendeth to the Lord,'" responded the deacon, in low and reverent tones, which hushed, momentarily. the ripple of laughter which ran round.
 ''You seem to have a good deal of confidence in that kind of security, father" said Thomas, the second son; ito my certain knowledge, you've in- vested more in that bank than in any other"
 five abundant reason for my copfi-
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
Preferable.

As she turned her tear-stained face toward her friend a strange comfort appeared there.
 "Ahl" she exclaimed, "better, indeed, is it that he should prove false now than after were welded to him."
 As she reached for the coffee urn there was sweet smile of resignation upon her lips.
 Yes, Penelope"
 It was the voice of her trusted confi- dante, full of love and sympathy.
 '---you can just bet your life it's easier to get damages for breach of promise than it is to secure anything like decent alimony."
 Taken all in all the situation looked quite endurable and the silver lining of the cloud was very noticeable.-De- troit Tribune.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
Why He Remained.

It was getting late, but Algernon Charles had not his watch with him. There was a clock on the mantel, but it was out of the range of his vision.
 What time is it by that clock, Miss Bellefield?" he asked. ''I can't see it distinctly"
 "Oh. that clock doesn't go," replied the maiden.
 Doesn't it? Then won't, either y
 And he stayed one hour and fifteen minutes longer, estimated time.--Pitts- burgh Telegram.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
Sad Memories.

Madam, said the tranIp, take back yer loaf of bread. I return it un- broken"
 What's the matter?"
 Ut brings back too many sad memor- les. l can't tech it..
 Docs it." she asked gently, make you think of the bread your mother used to male?"
 "No'm. It makes me think of when I wuz doin' time on the rock pile."- Washington Star.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
A Terrible Warming.

Parson Downycouch (preaching fu- neral sermon)-The fate of the un- fortunate woman, whose mortal re- mains lie before me, should be warn ing to all fashionable young ladies. She died from the banefnl effects of hair dye.
 Kentucky Citizen (who happened to be in the congregation, shaking his head solemnly)-That's so. It's d. ways best to look at the label before drinl1ing.-Texas Siftings.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30

no thanksgiving sermon for you to preach? Are there no poor in your midst for whom you can make day of real thanksgiving and praise?
 There is day of mortal pain and weakness that must come to all Hap py will it be for you, then, if you can lay hold of this gracious promise:
 Blessed is he that considereth the poor; the Lord will make all his bed in sickness. Mary Grace Hslpine, in N. Y. Weekly.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
A Formidable Job.

James" said Mrs. Swizzles, sternly, James, why did you come home at two o'clock this morning?"
 q was figuring totals on your dress makers bills, my love-" said Mir. Swiz- zles, with emphasis, while the sweet calm of home became accentuated by a deeper silence. Record.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
Rural Advantages.

Stranger--I understand that there has never been court case in this neighborhood. The people here must be very peaceable.
 Farmer Wayback-Tain't that; but you see the squire lives so far away that by the time we git there we forgit what we was quarrelin' about.-N. '. Weekly,
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
GIVE THANKS.

For leaf and bud and bloom That came with dawn Of spring For 6almy laden breeze, For tuaeful birds a.wing.
 Give thanks. For sun and moon and stars That heat and light and cheer, And mark the flight of time, With day and month and year.
 Give thanks, For melloved fruit and grain In bomteous harvest stored; For earth's full generous wealth Into our gamers poured
 Give thanks. For love and hope and faith In friends, botb old and new. With willing, helpful hands, And trusting hearts, and true
 Give thanks. For life, and all it's gains From earth and sea and ar; For all the great outpour Of blessings that we share
 Give thanks. II T. Hollands, in Detroit Free Press
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
Rotb UsefuI and Ornamen,al.

Mother-I don't see that you learned anything either useful or ornamental at that school last year.
 Pretty Daughter but you don't know For one thing, learned how to make my shoe lace come untitled whenever 1 wish.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
The Fault on the Other Side.

Isabella-I don't see why you should have any difficulty in conversing with Mir. Francement. You said you spoke French.
 Elayne-I do; but no one can under stand me.-Chicago Record.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
Am UnreasonabIe Complaint,

Young Husband-I'm just about deadbeat putting down this carpet.
 Wife-The carpet is not heavy.
 "No; but I have to work in such a cramped position"
 Nonsense! Just imagine you are on your bicycler'-Demorest's Magazine.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
Needn't Be Chummy.

Old Bramble-Want to marry my daughter, do you? Let me say, sir, that you are not exactly the sort of man would like for son-in-law.
 Young Gentleman-Well, you are not the sort of a man l would like for a father-in-law; but, then, you know, we needn't be chummy unless we want to. Good News.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
She Was Pleased

"Ncw, there's man for your' ex- claimed Mir. Mum, as the conversation turned on the duke of Mudmore.
 "0h, papa, how generous you arer' replied Miss Mum, gleefully. And may have him for my very own2"- Judge.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
Had Appreciated It Long Before

Mir. Noodle (who has just been mar rating humorous adventure) )-Er- why don't you laugh? don't believe you appreciate the story.
 Miss Caustique-0n the contrary, Mir Noodles, l nave always said it was good story.-Chicago Record.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
Ills state ot Mind.

Hello, Pippy! I just met Began. He says his wife's gone home visiting and he feels like fish ont O water"
 Pippy-Should think he would-out O hot water.-Judge.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
Ten to one She Got n Quarter.

Yisitor-Now, Flossie, would you like me to give you dime?
 Flossie--Yes, if you
 Visitor-Yes, if you-what? Flossie--If you can't afford any more, .-Roston Globe.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
A Welcome Guest.

Mrs. Shall we invite anybody to our Thanksgiving dinner2
 Gildersleeve-I think I'll ax nice, fat turkey. You can invite whom you please. Detroit Free Press
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
Sporting Item.

Why don't you shoot?" asked q friend of Jim Fitznoodle while they were out hunting.
 ''I don't see anything to shoot att "What difference does that malSe2 You never hit anything anyhow.>- Texas Siftings.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30

'If you want to stay here you may do so, but I'm going away on a vacation now for uy health. When all the roasting places that are higher than a man can reach are destroyed and the lower ones are left it is sure sign that storm center is approaching. "-Chi- caoo Mail
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
Like Church Concrerat,ops.

Little Boy-The preache, said there is no marryin''i in Heaven.
 Little Girl-Of course not. There wouldn't be enough men there to go round. News.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
A younr specuIntor.

Iommy--I bought this dog to make money out of him.
 Sisters ntended-now is that?
 Tommy-I expect that you will give me two cents for tying him up every time you come to see my sister. He's awful savage.-Boston Globe.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
As to Ancestry.

or course had a granddad,
 And granddad, too, had he; But who the deuce the duffer was Is all unknown to me
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
Twas a Pleasure.

Barkeeper-Look here, you, say, stop working that luncf counter. 1 Tramp-I ain't working. It's pleas tre. Brooklyn Life.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
The In and Out of It.

What's your congressman doing il Washington"
 Hes a-drawin' of his salary" Nothing else?"
 'Yes; he's blowin' of it in."-Chi cago Tribune.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
A Pat Phrase.

Do you believe in the superstition of seeing the moon over your shoul- der?"
 "Yes, over the eft."-Detroit Free Press.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30

titully spread supper table, around which had gathered goodly array of sons and sons-in-law, daughters and daughters-in-law, and grandchildren. The good old man surveyed the scene with evident pride and satisfaction.
 They were discussing the merits and 'demerits of the various Thanksgiving sermons they had heard.
 .'Children," said the deacon, taking advantage of momentary lull in the conversation, "Pm going to preach a Thanksgiving sermon tomorrow morn ing. I've heard good many Thanks giving discourses in yuy day." continued Deacon Brown, apparently unmindful of the astonished looks that were di- rected toward him, "but the sermon that shall preach tomorrow will be better, more eloquent, more full of the spirit of praise and thanksgiving. than any to which you or ever listened"
 The meek, child-like old man was so little given to boastlng, and the field in which he proposed to engage was so foreign to his habits and occupations, that his listeners looked one to another m amazement, with the exception of ''mother." whose serene face reflected back the loving smile in the eyes that met her own.
 Into how many heads is your dis course to be divided, uncle?" inquired his Nephew Charles, who, having been at college, considered himself qualified to discuss most any subject.
 "Let me see," said the deacon, count ing his fingers 'There's the Widow Jones, who lives on the hill, that's one; there's the Widow Barker, down by the canal, that's two; there's Joe Blackmer, who's laid up with the ru- matiz, that's three; there's old Mrs. Blanchard, that's four; there's the crippled soldiers family, that's five; and there's Si Smith, who has more
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30

brown, Just pause ere you eat-it won't hurt you tho And imagine yourself lon the town" Perhaps, even now, through the window there Some fellow who's starving for bread Just think how 'twould scatter his half,frozen
 tears
 To be asked in and decently fed. Of course he is ragged and looks rather
 tough"
 What matterS He's 'shungry; that's plain. Your table is grooming with more than
 enough
 O. don't let his pleading be vain! Just look at those features; he's clever, no
 doubt
 Perhaps, too free hearted and kind He's sheltered his friends-been in turn
 crowded out
 And to sorrowful Fate has resigned Don't think that he envies your damask and
 plate,
 Or is planning for plunder and pelf. The vision just holds him out there at the
 gate; For he's hungrier man, than yourself Re thinks the white plumes of the celery Are waving him welcome and when The glistening steel meets the turkey so fair IL reminds him of old times again Perhaps at table as dainty as yours, Each guest an agreeable friend He once tgan gobbler made bland overtures And iS texture was pleased to commend Perhaps he dispensed with the grace of king The vintage Of Franco and the Rhine, And repleuished each plate with drum.
 stick" or wing
 As their preference each guest might de-
 fine Perhaps-if you noticed him closely you'd see A something familiar you knew: Perhaps-looking closer, you'd find him Co be Somebody who used to know you Perhaps-wel, it's hard to describe but per.
 haps
 He would make your Thanksgiving seem
 real Just watch and you'll find ono of these hungry
 chaps
 Who will show you how thankful to feel; George K. Bowen in Chicago Inter Ocean
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
An Erort of NIemorv.

"I wish,' said forgetful man to his friend, ''that you would ask me to lend you my umbrella the next time it rains"
 "Why?" asked the friend.
 ''So that I can remember who hor- rowed it laSt. ."-Detroit Free Press.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30

they are made at much less cost ot ;, visible checked tweeds, Harris, ciota .5 s dull colors and plain-faced cloth uo.'CG 4 with deep red, blue or black spG p,S shaggy wool. These are gSyly nus~ lS, but have no trimming but ma'l., stitching on the edges of the gAr'u''
 the capes and the collar as The overskirt continues to lnshe .S. m way among fashionable revivals ol i, season. The redingote overskn' .bA straight all around and open aIt .J ,s way down the front The LIs ,as. Wing" style is short, plain on the lng nar and sharply pointed front ana Vr, ,onc The Greek overskirt is almost as lUr1 s,r, as the underskirt. It measures to "o5 yards around, and is slightly ol'Es TX, on the hips This overskirt is seSlul, ora except in the back as the selVage. oms at the top and bottom forming n. tor the narrow hem being low at '.o m tbl gi where the drapery is adjusted so so;nsJ lower end of the bodice, that Is JO''
 KATE DUNHAN
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
The Way Cicar.

Fweddie-What would you say if should ask you for ten dollars?
 Cholly-Id say you must be broke, old fellow.
 Fweddie-Then I'll ask you for a ten. I was afraid you'd say you didn't have it-Truth
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30

ITarty Hale-Come in. old man, and we'll drink your good health!
 Wheakly Fheeble (sadly)-You can't do it, my boy. Idrank my good health up years ago.-Puck.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30

dark mink tails whose decided popular. ity began last winter.
 Next to seal and sable, the richss looking coats worn this winter are o black velvet with slight additions of CT. mine for special wear, and for more general uses made closely fitted, with girdle or bodice effect imparted by many rows of handsome but narrow jet galloon which is scarcely more than a braid. The full collarette has similar rows of the gimp, while the collar is of moire Astrakhan. Stylish tailor gowns
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30

evening dress fabrics. It appears n two toned effects of green shot with gold, violet with dark rose color, orange with ''azurine," the new lovely tint in blue, petunia with mignonette green etc. Modistes are using changeabs velvets with excellent results-fr large sleeve puffs, bretelles, etc. These additions add greatly to the effect of plainly made gown of cloth, tweed or cheviot- The repped wools in hand. some winter colorings in monochroms or shot with two or three colors, are among the very popular dress fabris of the season. Heavy corded bengaline sprinkled with small flowers and lea,e, is used upon stylish tailor dresses s waistcoats, sleeve puffs, piplngs, frils and Things to cloth and velvet capes
 The handsome and serviceable Freuea redingote comes up for marked favor
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30

this winter and is greatly in- proved in is appearance by the addition ot faring reyeA d O u ble or triple shOuldef eapes and in' mense sleeves. They are ma&, first of velvet moire and ls- dies cloth with fur-edgei capes of tf' S a me; or, on other redlh' gotes or green or black lades cloth, there 5 Aoften a sprea0 ing cape eollsI of glossy bls@ fur. Again
 [ in.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30

in gray and black mixtures and stripes have bod e trim mings of black moire, and are
 further adorned with w av ed braids in silk and wool. In mohair fabrics, new effects are shown in waved or serpen ti n e surfaces, bou- rcGtO Cuft.0, .-~ss row ca ID e Is hair stripes, and
 rough dots of rich color. Re- versible satin of the stand alone q Il ality is a. handsome nov Q fV mon U
The Coconino weekly sun., 1893-11-30
FASHION LETTER

Stylish Winter Costumes Tr,mm,,
 Fur-Repped Wools sad Other Ponn,' Dress Fabrics.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-01-30
Expiration of Famous Copyrights.

Some of the good old novels are pass
ing the limitation of their copyrights.
This year the copyright expires on
David Copperfield," ''Pendennis" and
ALTON Locke" 'The Scarlet Letter"
went ont of copyright early in the pres
ent year, and two or three cheap editions
promptly appeared on the American
market
In England, however, the event passed
without notice, as the book had long
since yielded the English pirate all the
booty that could be wrung from it. On
the other hand.
American publishers are not affected
by the knowledge that copyright on
David Copperfield," ''Pendennis" and
ALTON Locke ends with this year.
Each of those volumes has been so freely
appropriated in this country that the
cessation Of the authors right in it will
not influence its future price with US.
But in England. where might has not
been right in this matter, keen COM
petition is looked for among publishers,
several Of whom are understood to be
prepared to food the market at the
earliest moment allowed by law with
cheap editions of the popular books men
toned. Chicago Post.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-01-30
10 Communicate with Mars.

An Englishman named r. j. Crowley
has taken out q patent in Great Britain
for opening UP direct communication
with Mars. He writes to The ST. James
Gazette. giving a delightfully."- vague
hint of what his secret process is. There
is no difficulty but expense in the way,
he says. He has had much expense in
Photograph signaling, and his plan con-
sists iii the arrangement OF a series of
mirrors TO collect and reflect the light,
these to lie connected by electricity and
operated by a telegraph key. He pro-
poses to establish communication with
''parts of the universe that even pho
Biography has not shown us Mars, he
says, is doubtless in communication with
other planets, and the Martial people are
tearing their hair because they can't
"raise" MS, as telegraphists say.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-01-30
a Wife for Sale.

The first recorded sale of a wife
after the accession of George III.
occurred in March, 1866. In this
case a carpenter of Southwark,
named Higginson, went into an
.alehouse for his morning draught !;
there he met a fellow carpenter,
and their conversation turned on
wives. The carpenter, whose name
history has not recorded, lamented
that he had no wife, Higginson, on
the other hand, lamented that he
had, and expressed regret that
there was no way except murder
by which he could rid himself of
her. The carpenter assured Hig-
ginson that there was a way-the
old English custom had made it
quite lawful for a husband to sell
his own rib. "No one would be
such fool as to buy NINE" sighed
Higginson. II would do So" the
other promptly replied, land think
[ had made a good bargain, too"
Done I" shouted the delighted
husband, who clinched the bar
gain on the spot-All the Year
Round.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1893-01-30
"t}lowed 1t Out, of Course. :"

Asa j. Carter, of Surrey, Me-, twenty
five years old, registered at the Hotel
Atwood in Lewiston Thursday and went
to bed early. About II o'clock Land
lord Withee smelled gas, and he steered
straight for Asa J. Carriers room His
transom was up and gas poured over it
into the corridor. After two minutes
of cannonade of boot heels on the door
Asa j. Carter appeared, half stupefed
and wanting to know, in Hancock county
English. what in thunder was wanting.
His room was dark and his gas jet was
found to be running full tilt.
What did you do with You Light
asked the landlord.
Il blowed it ont. of course" said Asa
j. Carter.
Friday morning Mr.. Carter remarked
that 1.-The way he looked at it he'd a
been a burned fool to waste the lie let
ting her burn all night. Lewiston
Journal