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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-25

The market moved up along with fu-
lures to-day, gaining 1-l6c in all grades.
The situation was about the same that 1t
has been for the past week-Very little
offerings at the advancing prices. No
sales were reported.
At the cotton Exchange at the regular
call the market was bulletined firm at
an advance of 1-16c all around.
The following were the official spot quo
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26
The sale of silks, Burma.

The wooden floor of the stalls is raised
two to three feet, so that the buyer,
standing on the ground, is about on a
level with the seller, sitting in the
stall The stall will be about 8 by 10
feet, and each has at the back a strong
lock up cupboard or wardrobe, where
the wares are shut at night, but IN the
day they viii be taken ont and arranged
daintily about the girl seller. Home
made silks are the staple-silks in
checks of pink and white, of yellow and
orange of indigo and dark red. Some
are embroidered in silk, in silver or
in gold Some are plain.
All are thick and rich. None is
glazed, and none is gaudy. There will
also be silks from Bangkok, which are
of two colors-purple shot with red,
aud orange shot with red, both very
beautiful. All the silks are woven the
size of the dreSS-fOr men, about % feet
long and 90 inches broad, and for WON
en- about feet long and much broader.
Thus there II no cutting off tho piece.
The anas, too. which are the bottom
pieces for woman dress, are woven
the proper size There viii probably
too, be piles of snowy camhric jacket,
and gauzy silk handkerehiefs but often
these are sold at separate stalls. Black
wood s Magazine
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PICTURES AND EYES.
How to Adjust the Latter to Properly OBJ
serve the Former.

The observer, in order to see a picture
TO the best advantage, must adjust his
vision TO that of the artist who produced
1t. Most Of Us do this instinctively. Not
only do we select the best point of view
from which to observe picture, but we
recede from the painting until the lights
and colors blend in just the right degree.
In addition to that many instinctively
pinch the eyes together, producing thus
a momentary astigmatism, such as the
artist had produced in his own eye, and
find the picture thus apparently i'm
proved.
A most useful appliance for viewing
pictures is the so called stenopaic slit.
This Is merely slit one or two MILL
meters in width in "a card or thin plate
of brass. Simple as this device is but
few persons are aware of how much it
adds to the effect in viewing paintings,
as it allows the rays Of light in only
one meridian to pass through the cOrnea
of the observer. If he wishes to look at
a painting done by an artist whose
vision is normal, or nearly so, the OBJ.
server turns the slit around to correspond
with the meridian of his own best vision
If, however, he looks at a picture in
which it is desirable to have overlapping
Of the retinal images-at one where
the colors must be mixed IN the eye, for
example-it is necessary to rotate the
slit to another position, usually at right
angles to the first, and with this a can
vas which before showed too clearly the
blotches of color now becomes blended
into much more perfect whole.
would recommend this simple de
vice to any one who has not already ex-
permented with it. Thus, by adjusting
our own personal equation of eyesight
to that Of the artist, we literally obtain
his point of view. The colors are height
ened, the daubs blend and new beauties
appear Instead of seeking like our
friend mentioned at first, for "the
handest way to get out of this ere
place, = we are glad to stay longer To
study and to ENJOY. Here, as every
where, it is art and science together
that yield the richest result. If science
Is allowed to be the interpreter, we may
gain heightened enjoyment Of art and
the artist comforting increase Of ap-
probation --Lueien Howe, NJ. D., III
Popular Science Monthly
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26
State Sunday School Convention

The twenty-seventh annual convention
Of the Maine State sunday school As
ISOLATION will be- h. Id Al Wnthr"F, Oct.
-. IL aud l., commencing Tuesday even
ing and closing Thursday noon.
The official band believe thai arrange
ment, already n,ase ensure one II the
Sfronges. and must attractive conven-
lions ever held IN Maine. The opening
address. Tuesday evening, will be gwen
bY Rev. Henry NJ. King. u. D., Of Pfovi-
dence, " hose eminent ability as thinker
and platform orator is we'll known.
The general conductor Of the conven-
ton will be DR.. \. +. Winship, OF Bos-
ton, a sunday school leader Of national
reputation. who will be warmly well
coined in Maine The primary depart
ment will be in charge of Mrs. W. F..
Crafts. On Wedne. day evening the
Rev. K. T. Hack. of Portland, will give a
lecture on Ancient Rome and the Gaia
combs. The best talent of our own
STATE will be represented on the pro
gramme.
Winthrop sends out hearty invitation
with profier of free Inequalities. Each
school is entitled To representation 10y
pastor, superintendent aud two other
delegates One fare by all railway and
steamboat lines. For Inequalities adj
dress. As early as possible, Chairman ;.
:. Entertainment Committee, Winthrop,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26
A NEW JERSEY POKER STORY.
-Four Straight Flashes Result In An Equal
Division of the Stakes.

A straight flush in the great Amer l.
can game Of draw poker Is such rarity
that the person holding il Is regarded as
one of the most fortunate and blessed Of
marfals. Dclofrcs Of that game viii
peruse the following story with incredu
lily, but its absolute authenticity can
be verified tg at least ten thoroughly
reliable witnesses A party of feurplay-
ers entered q place not"u Thousand los
from Summit one night not long ago
and prepared to ENJOY u few hours Of
recreation at their favorite game. An
other game in progress at the time WAS
full, so the -four players We're obliged to
start at an adjoining table.
The Jack pot" came around, each Of
the four players filled in, and the game
proceeded The cards, regulation pack,
80 cards, were eut by the player to the
right Of the dealer and dealt out in the
regular manner The first player to the
left of the dealer opened the jack pot, y
and each succeeding player i'll turn
raised The limit was 10 cents and the
players are usually light bettors, so
that the raising and lively chipping III
before the draw created considerable
surprise When the dealer prepared to
serve the cards for the draw, each Of the
players stood pat, and the betting
again started
When each Of the players had Clipped
in $40, it was decided 10 stop the iet-
ting, as that amount had never before
been wagercd on game III the place,
and none of the players could afford 10
risk u greater amount. When the hands
were shown, some of the players almost
succumbed to heart disease for there
lay four straight flushes, one of each
suit and all running from four 10 eight.
The pot was divided, and the cards
were carefully put away Ill case to be
preserved rs "A reminder of the greatest
poker hands ever held in this section
and probably in the United States. -.
Summit n j. Record
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26
A RnilwnY Difficulty.

In regard 10 the difficulty Of making
up lost time on railways Il writer in n
foreign paper says Thus, TO take case.
ten miles to be run at 80 miles an hour,
average line, suppose the engineer Is Il
couple of minutes late when he comes
to this length of ten miles. which he
generally runs IN ten minutes. II he
runs it at 81 miles an hour, he is then
only making up one minute in every
10 miles, and if he runs at 70 miles
an hour he makes up one minute
III every seven miles. He is probably
timed to make II necessary to do the
ten miles about rs fast as he can every
day, so that trying To gain even II cou.
pie of minutes i'll this length is ont of
the question. Again, if he rclaxes the
speed ten miles, say, to fifty, he is los
ing time at the rate of one minute in
every five miles. Thus from speed of
60 an increase of ten miles only gains
ono minute in every seven miles, but a
decrease of ten miles loses one minute
in every five miles. Power.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26

The popular notion that an athlete,
because of his athleticism. is a healthy
man is delusiye one. Muscular devel
opment is not an affair Of the constita-
tion. 1t is an accident. Strong limbs
and weak heart are not infrequently
associates Many strong man" dies
prematurcly Of consumption. If health
may be defined as a capacity for holding
on to life, then, in many cases, the
weaklings are the healthiest.
If such u definition is accurate, wom-
en- are healthier than men. Their aver
age length of days is greater than ours,
But il is doubtful if centenarians, mere
ly because they are centenarians, are the
hcalthiest. | knew n case of a woman
who recently died at the age of l05 who
was slightly paralyzed, even as child,
and who WAS practically completely SC
for moro than 20 years. Could such a
one have ever been correctly described
as healthy: 1t is as hard to say what life
is as to- say what health IL, and the way
in which unhealthy folks are tenacious
of life is not the least of the maryels. -
All the Year Round.
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OLD "JlM GROW. 4"
How Rice introduced This Unique Char
actcr to the stage.

How Rice introduced This Unique Char
acter to the stage.
In the early twenties Thomas Dart
mouth Rice first entered upon his theat-
rical career by doing little negro bits, -
between the acts of plays, says the
writer in the Boston Herald. While in
Louisville the theater as which he per
formed looked out back upon an old
stable yard, around which there was
constantly lounging an old, decrepit
slave named Jim Crow, who was so
frightfully deformod as to appear inhu-
man. His left shoulder sloped off from
the neck in Il way that would Indicate
that the bone had been inverted. His
lower limbs were drcadfully distorted,
the left knee being huge bony knot
larger than his head, which caused him
to move about with u pitiful, yet ludi,
crouS, hohble.
This forlon darby WAS in the habit
of grooming queer old tune, and desig-
mated the close of each verse by taking
d peculiar step rocllin de heel. Rice
closely watched this unconscious per
former, and conceived the idea of pro
ducing IA similar stage character, which,
be felt assured, would take wonder
fully. Accordingly, he made up precise.
ly as the original and appeared upon a
Louisville stage singing a score of hui
morous verses to the air-slightly
changed and quickened-of the poor,
wretched cripple, The audience received
This inuOYatiou with bursts of aDnlauSp
encoring him dozen times the first
night. And thus Jim Grow" jumped
into fame and Immortality.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26
Family Reunion.

The annual reunion of the Dinsmorc
family and its many branches, was held
at the residence of Zebina Dinsmore in
Madison. sept. II. The connection and
friends to the number of lightweight
assembled at an early hour and spent
the day in social Intercourse.
\ fine picnic dinner was served at II
o'clock. All pronounced it one of the
most enjoyable the connection have held.
Among those present were Mrs.
Betsey Hilton. Foxcroft; Sumner Dns-
more and family of Arson, SeWall Dins-
more of Boston, T. +. Houghton, wife
and daughter. Austin Diusmore and
wife. Mrs. Mark Dinsmore and son, Fred
Dinsmore and wife, Warren Colby and
wife. Miss Emma Colby of Bingham
Mrs. Emma Gordon and son of Illinois,
Rev. John Dinsmore, John Dinsmore Jr.
and wife of Auburn; ". B. Snow and
wife. Mrs. susan Dinsmore, Mrs. Maria
Bacon of skowhegan; Misses Mira and
Flora Belle Shirley of Grand Rapids,
Michigan; Mrs. NJ. A Merrill, Mrs. Har-
rington, Mrs. Watson, Norridgewock ;
Col. 5. W. Tinkham aud wife, L. +.
Houghton, Mrs. Coroline Brewster, son
and daughter, Eddie Heald, wife and
child, Mrs. Martha Hilton and son, Irwin
Hilton, wife and daughter, Fred Hilton
and wife, John Tinkham, Mrs. Richard
Hilton of Arson; Marcellus Ward Of
Lewiston, Corydon Felker of Scion, Rev,
Mr.. Mitchell, Iebina Dinsmore and
wife. Frank Dinsmore, wife and son,
Mrs. b. +. j. Weston, X. {. Gray, wife
and son, Nathan Weston, Mrs. James
WATSON and son, Mr.. Chas. Manter,
Chas. Caldwell land wife, WIN. Remick,
wife and son, Mrs. Hattie Witham, Az"l
Head, wife and daughter, of Madison ;
Mrs. Betsey Moore and daughter of New
Sharap
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STAMBULOFFS SPIRIT.
Called the bismarck of the "alkans Be-
cause of His Courage.

cause ol Ills AbhIhkF'
The late NJ Stambuloff, OK premier
of Bulgaria. used 10 be called the
Bismarck Of the Balkans. One Of his
most dramatic passages with Russia
occurred during the wal with Seryia
Prince Alexander had gone out to lead
the Bulgarian army in person. leaving
NJ Stambuloff in charge at home. 1t
was clear day, with not a breath Of
air stirring, and the roar Of the cannon
was plainly heard in the city. Nj
Stambuloff thought tho Seryians were
winning the day. In their anxiety the
Bulgarian ministers applied to the Rus
sian diplomatic agent for advice. That
gentleman shrugged his shoulders and
said it was no affair of his.
But, " urged the Bulgarian minis
terS, "the Servians are almost ut our
gates. You could stop them with sin
gle word, if You would. . Yes, but
that word will not be spoken. On one
condition only will | stop them, and
that is that your beggar of prince
shall abdicatN at once. And that, =
Numbered NJ. Stambuloff, he VIII
not do No, not for 20 Russias ~
With that NJ Stambulof sprang into
the saddle and dashed away to the bat
tlefeld, while che Russian agent sent
TO his friends 10 come to his house to
celebrate the defeat Of the Bulgarian
armies. A few hours passed, ana then
the Bulgarian foreign minister got n
telegram from VI. Stambuloff, dated
on the field of battle, telling of Prince
Alexander S magnificent victory and Of
the utter rout of the Servians. He bur
ried with it to the house of the Russian
agent, arriving there in the midst OF
the festivities And when he told the
nows the representative of the ear, 1t
is said ground his teeth in rage VEST
minister Budget
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26
A Small Business building.

The distinction of being the smallest
business establishment i'll this city is
claimed for diminutive Georgia pine
building at 50 y East Houston street,
where is located "A candy, fruit and soda
water business. The structure is fitted
tightly between two towering brick
walls and covers an alleyway surface
which had not hitherto been considered
susceptible of utilization. The cost Of
the tiny place was $3.50, and it rents
for 5000 year Its actual measure.
ments are feet inches hlnt, ID feet
deep and feet high. New York Her.
aid
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26

The terrific rate of speed at which the
horses have been going this season has
told upon feet and legs. Every big
stable is full of cripples. The average
horse will not stand up under more than
two campaigns, and as he has been
knocked out by the hundred in the past
fewl months, the question arises as to
where the future supply is to come from.
Not one-fourth Of the mares have been
that were formerly sent to stations, and
with destructive agencies constantly at
work, we shall very soon be brought
face to face with a deficiency. The
breeder who breeds high and takes good
care of his colts is certain to reap har-
vest. Don't get scared and sacrifice your
valuable brood mares. Keep them en-
ployed, and gather in the dollars when
the tide turns. Al the same time, may
not n question be raised IA to the liabi :
ity Of an owner who cripples a horse in
a race?
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26
To BE Righted at Last.

SSH said timid-looking man.
II want you to Join US. But don't say 4
word about it.
about what"
About what | am going to tell you
not a word till we get the whole business
organized. It's the greatest stroke for
liberty since the colonists chucked the
tea overheard at Boston
what is it, conspiracy"
"Dou't talk so loud. \ lot of us fell
lcrs are going to get together while our
wives are out of town
ts"Wcll?"
An we're going to hold a Mans
Rights Convention"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26

The crop bulletin, issued by the Secre-
tary of the Board of Agriculture has the
following about Somerset county :
Grain harvested in fine condition, yield,
"a far as threshed, about ten per cent
above an average. But very little grain
fed in the straw, no report of results.
Potato prospects not as good "a last
month, considerable complaint OF rot.
Corn heavy, about ten per cent above an
average.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26

American Cultivator 1t will be well
for our spruce land owners and owners
of spruce logs to contemplate what the
effect will be if the Canadian Govern
ment shall place an export duty of 81 or
81 per cord on spruce pulp wood. 1t is
very poor acre of spruce forest that
will not cut five or ten cords of pulp
wood. hence the possible action Of the
Canadian Government in levying 81 per
cord export duty would make each avail
able acre of spruce forest worth IS to
$40 per acre more than it is at present.
This liability of export duty will also
prevent many American manufacturers
from investing in Canada lands, with a
view of importing their forest products
to this country.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26
Caffeine,

Caffeine, the active principle of coffee,
was discovered by RunGe in 1920. In a
pure state it takes the form of long 81 Ky
needles. In ordinary coffee it is present
to the extent of about l per cent, but
Java coffee contains 4, and Marti-
nique has as much as e. 4. 1t is said by
some chemists that caffeine i'll its essen.
tialitcs is identical with theine, the nc
tive principle Of tea. Claus at1irms that
the inferior qualities of tea contain morc
caffeine than the best commercial grades.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26
Sent to ui~ Mother in Germany.

Mr.. Jacob Esbensen, who il in the en-
ploy of the Chicago Lumber Co, at Des
Noines. Iowa, sSys; Il have just sent
some medicine back to my mother in the
old country. thar know from personal
use to be the bese medicine in the world
for rheumatism, having used it in NY
family for several years. 1t is called
Chamberlains Pain Balm. IL always
does the work" so cent bottles for sale
by Bixby & Buck Druggists.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26
BEAUTIFUL DOLLS.

To any person in Maine or New Hampshire
sending us cent stamp, we will forward
a set of six dolls beautifully autographed
in colors on fine cardboard. Address,
BROWN & JOSSELYN, Portland, Me- State
Agents Washburn Crosby Co.'S, superlative
Flour. 2tf
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26
Resolutions of Respect

The yearly meetiHg Of Primitive Free
will Baptists, on sept. 2lst, ls95, voted
to adopt the following resolutions OF
respect for the late Rev. John NJ. small
and also for Rev. Abijah Wyman
Whereas, Our Heavenly Father, in His
inscrutable providence has removed from
our midst our esteemed and lamented
brother. Rev. John NJ. Small, of Yelling
ton. Maine. Therefore:
ReSolred, That We as yearly meeting
Of Primitive FreeWill Baptists, convened
at West Athens, Maine. sept. 2o-22,
ls95, hereby express our sorrow for the
removal by death of Rev. John NJ.
small, who, by his efficiency. cheerful
ness and uutirihg works for the Master,
has merited and received our respect,
esteem ard confidence.
Rcscired, That the cause of Christian
tY on earth has lost "A fearless and able
advocate and defender: the community
AN honest. upright. Christian citizen ;
the church a faithful. conscientious pas
tor aud brother; his family Il loving, de
voted husband and father.
RcS0ieed. That We sympathiI' deeply
with the widow in her sad bereavement
and with the children in their sorrow
and pray that the God of the widow and
the fatherless may bless them and ever
keep them in His kind care.
ReSoired, That copy of these resolu.
tons be spread on the records OF the
yearly meeting, be published in TIE
SOMERSET REPORTER, with the request
that copy of the paper BE- forwarded to
the widow and family of the deceased.
Resoired, That in the death of Rev
Abijah Wyman we lose m earnest,
sincere worker for Christ and worthy
and esteemed brother and fellow citizen.
EZRA ANDREWS, Committee
GEORGE MEssER, on
CHARLES BEAN. J Resolutions.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26

Mrs Zibzab-MrS GaZzers carpets
tan't be very good, I'm sure of that.
MIS- Buzln-Why not:
Ms Xlbzab-Just look over there IN
her yard and see the fearful beating
she's giving them. -Roxbury Gazette,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26

Sorry, madam, Int you will have to
1T somebody to identify you.
"The idea Don't you see my name
light there ON the check?'-Boston
TraDSfIi int
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26
For Sale i!
SkoWhegan, Mai

Cottage House of seven
rooms at East Madison, to-
gether with stable and car
riage house and two acres OF
land. Would exchange for
property in Skowhegan vii
lage. Also a desirable farm
with good buildings. This
place is situated in a good
neighborhood with good
schools and has nice water in
house and barn. Apply to
MCCLELLAN & SAVAGE.
Milburn Block,
Skowhegan, Maine
30tf
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26

Lawyer-The cross examination
didn't seem to worry you little bit.
Have you had any previous experience?
Client-Six children. Brooklyn Life.
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is sure cure for Headache and ner-
vous diseases. Nothing relieves 80
quickly. For sale by Geo. +. sampson,
Corner Druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26

The only thing | DOM like a5out Mise
peeler is her bathing suit" THAT isn't much
against her"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26
.Spading Harrows.

Have you seen the New
Spading Harrow If not take
a little time when in town and
look it over. You will find
it at the Fletcher Store, where
you will also find anything
you want in the Agrie ultural
Implement line. Flows
Specially. If you want any
kind of Plow give us a call
as we can save you money on
price. We are paying Cash
and the Highest Market Price
for Hides, Calf and Wool
Skins. SSf
bartlett I & CAIRNS.
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not?
Yes why not have
your horses shod
as they should be
when the cost is
no more.

Having made the shooting
of trotters, gents drivers and
horses in general a specially
for many years past, during
which time | have shod many
of the fastest animals in the
country, | would invite an
inspection of my work and
methods, feeling entirely con-
fdent can please the most
critical.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26

The corkscrew is always glad to reach p,