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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

There WAS curious suT orsfitiDn
| which prevailed in E~~cX half Il century
ago Il Was believed THAI certain stones
possessed thu power Of breeding other
stones. | remember bong taken hy a
man Of the upper laborlug class 10 SEQ
we'll known breeding stone which lay CA
! the SWard by the side Of l.nc i'm the
| parish of South Mcald, near Brentwood.
| II was seemingly water worn block Of
sandstone, or possibly, have since
thought, Of pudding stone, which would
explain great deal.
1t was larger than a man : head, with
a cup shaped cavity the size Of a small
orange, i'll which lay Pebble about as
| big as an acorn was told that this
pebble continually grew. larger, and that
| If 1t We're removed the breeding stone
would begin to breed another. II was
evident that the man firmly believed
| what hc told me, and he got quite angry
when vcnturcd to cast doubt upon
the story. ! shall be curious to learn
whether any other breeding stones arr
known Notes and Queries
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. The fol-
lowing are the transfers during the
week
starks-sarah T. Bu>well to Thomas
| Boswell. S5u
skowhcgan-Edward y. Merrill to F.
;. Cairns, 81.
Fairtield-Frauk Williams to Davis
Simpson. SLID; \. =. Mace to Napoleon
Pqr,ut Sbarl,,trp Il;.4l- I'D
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

Stereli2cd MSlt extract rcueWS the
the health aud makes the weak strong
Pint bottles poe ut Samsou's Corner
Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15

sticky AMI pai,oa }r papss 1T ~amp-
-uL's corner Dr. SORE.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-15
To Reporter Patrons.

ENTERED As SECOND CLASS MAIL MATTER.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-26
SOME FAMOUS TREES.
ONE WAS PLANTED AT THE CAPITAL
BY WASHINGTON.

historic Memorial Trees to Be Seen at the
National Botanic Garden--The Harrison
Tree and the Confucius-D Dana Cummings
Trec-The Cameron Tree.
Washington claims to have more
trees and more famous trees than any
other city. On the south side of the
White House grounds, OH the lawn close
to the executive greenhouses, are two
beautiful little fir trees, planted by Ben
jamin Harrison in the spring of 1892,
while president One Of them is only
four feet high as yet, but it is growing
famously, and the other, six feet high,
is also doing we'll
The '"Thaddeus Stevens tree, )" q mag
nificent example Of the perfection to
which the oriental sycamore, or plane
tree, can be brought, forms the central
arboreal attraction Of Lincoln park, on
Capitol hill. 1t stands just east of the
bronze statue of Lincoln unshackling
the slave. The tree was planted by Ste
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-26
THE HARRISON TREE.

vens in 1869 down in the Botanic gar
den, but in 1870 was removed bodily to
Lincoln park, Is blocks distant, where
it now thrives with wonderful vitality.
It's topmost branch is fully 90 feet in
the air, while its lower branches sweep
the ground. Without doubt it is the
grandest of all the grand syoamores at
the national capital
But it is in the National Botanic gar
den-that famous wonderland of beauti-
full trees and shrubs, of which Superin-
tendent William r. Smith is the chief
magician--that the greatest collection
of historic memorial trees extant in this
country can be seen.
Superintendent Smith probably knows
more about trees, both theoretically and
practically, than anybody else in the
United States, and he loves trees almost
as though they were endowed with hui
man souls. He has been in charge of the
garden ever since Willard Fillmore's adj
ministration, and for generation back
it has been a favorite fad of his to in
vite statesmen in Washington happen
ing to visit the garden to plant memorial
trees, of which he keeps an accurate
record. At the east end of the garden,
near the young Washington elm planted
by Senator Beck of kentucky, is great
overcup oak, set out in 1861 by Senator
John j. Crittenden, the famous peace
orator of Kentucky during the rebellion
Not far from it are two little cedars of
Lebanon, planted from the seed-one, in
1889, by Senator Hoar Of Massachusetts,,
and the other, in 1890. by his friend, ex-
Senator Evarts Of New York Hard by
is good sized Kentucky oak, planted
some ten or twelve years ago by Con-
gresham and Governor Proctor Knott Of
the Blue Grass State.
Near the center of the garden and
just south of the conservatory tower
two rare Expresses, transplanted from
Broad street. Philadelphia, in 1865, by
Edwin Forrest, the actor, and John w.
Forney, the influential Washington and
Philadelphia journalist. A few PAGES to
the west of these is the albert Pike
tree" an odd shaped growth, known as
the Masonic cassia, planted in 1882 by
the late General Albert Pike, while &C.
cupying the position of chief of the
Scottish order, the highest rank of Ma
SONS. Between this and the main walk
is shapely linden, planted by the late
Senator Zebuion Vance of North Caro-
lima, and close by this are two cedars,
planted, respectively, by the late Sena-
tor Lott Morrill, of Maine and Senator
Justin S. Morrill, of Vermont.
A stones throw from the ALBERT
Pike tree" and close by the western end
of the conservatory, is young sapling,
christened by Captain Smith as the
"Confucius- Dana Cummings tree, "sev-
en- feet high. 1t is Chinese oak and
has unique history, considering its
youth. 1t was planted in 1898 by Con-
gresham Amos J. Cummings Of New
York from stem presented to Superin-
tendent Smith by Charles A. Dana, edi-
tor Of the New York Sun, who had
caused it to be raised by his gardener,
William Faulkner, at his country place
on Long Island, from an acorn picked
up from the grave of Confucius, in
China, and forwarded by friend while
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-26

Is far too much tree planting of this
kind on Arbor day. In many an instance
= plot Of ground has been replanted year
after year. 1 fancy rye will have to
reach more nearly TO the stage of tree
appreciation before Arbor day will be a
pre-eminent success.
Can we not indeed accommodate our
selves little more to the trees growing
where nature planted them? l know q
village we'll where tho houses are placed
to accommodate the trees that stood
there when the spot was wilderness.
The main street is little crooked, but
what noble street it isl I recall, as I
write these lines, many q Friends meet
ing house and one country school, where
splendid oaks are standing near by, and
to those who gather daily or weekly
here, whether children or grown peo-
pie, the trees are no less dear than the
buildings beside them. The wanderer
who revisits the scenes of his childhood
looks first at the trees and then at the
houses. Tree worship, we are told was
once very prevalent, and it is not to be
regretted that in modified form it still
remains with us.
AS practical matter, let me here
throw out the suggestion that he will be
doing most excellent work who saves
tree each year. This is celebration
that needs no special day set forth by
legislative enactment. How often have
heard farmers remark, 'It was mis-
take to cut those trees downp' OF course
it was. In nine cases out of ten the val
ne Of the trees felled proves less than
was expected and quickly follows the
realization of the fact that when stand
ing their full value was not appreciated.
Think of cutting down trees that stand
singly or in little groups in the middle
Of fields because it is trouble to plant
around them, or for the reason that they
shade the crops TOO mucnl what OF the
crop Of comfort such trees yield to both
man and beast when these fields are
pastures?
'But there is no money in shade
trees" I cannot repress my disgust
when 1 hear this, and I have heard it
often. Is there genuine manhood in
those who feel this way toward the one
great ornament Of our landscape?-
Charles Conrad Abbott.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-26
The Heart of the Tree.

What docs he plant who plants :reo?
He plants the friend of sun and sky;
He plants the flag of breezes free,
Ane shaft OF beauty, towering mgn
He plants homo to heaven anigh
For song and mother Groom of bird
In hushed and happy twilight heard
Tho treble of heavens harmony
These things he plants who plants tree
What does he plant who plants trcef
He plants cool shade and tender rain,
And seed and bud of days TO be,
And years that fade and flush again;
He plants the glory of the plain;
He plants the forests heritage
The harvest of coming age;
The Joys that unborn eyes shall sec
These things he plants who plants tree.
What does he plant who plants treeas
He plants in sap and leaf and wood,
in love OF home and loyalty
And far cast thought of civic good
His blessing on the neighborhood
Who in the hollow Of his hand
Holds all the growth of all our land
A nations growth from sea to sea
stirs in his heart who plants tree.
Century.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-26
THE WELL KNOWN CHICAGO
CLOTHING co. is COMPELLED
TO CLOSE IT'S DOORS.
The Entire Stock Passes Into the
Hands of the Union Clothing Co.,
One of the Largest Clothing Con-
Germs i'm the United States.

This sale will open Saturday, April q.
at a. m, and continue from day to day
until the entire stock is turned into cash.
CONDITIONS GOVERNING THIS
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-26
OBJECT OF ARBOR DAY.
To Undue the Young With Love For
Trees.


Trees.
Has it occurred to you that, with the
Inauguration of Arbor day in almost all
the states, we inaugurate an era Of re-
form? Have the boys and girls under
stood that, in planting the shade and
lawn trees with festive celebration, they
do not only start new vegetable
growth, deriving pleasure from the work
and its progress from year to year, but
they also plant the seed of new era in
the economy Of our nations; that they
foreshadow reform in our methods of
utilizing the bountiful resources Of our
country?
What is the object of Arbor dayp To
plant shade trees and have a good time?
Oh, mol Although the setting of tree
is useful and pleasurable, although the
festivities attending it are pleasurable
and useful in impressing the mind with
the memory of the occasion, the deeper
object Of Arbor day is to so Undue the
coming generations with q love Of tree
growth and tree planting that out of O
nation Of woodohoppers there may arise
q nation Of tree planters and foresters
When first our forefathers came to
this country, it was dense forest, and
to make fields and agriculture it was
necessary to get rid Of the forest at any
cost. This has produced in our nation a
hatred against trees, and we have cut
away and slashed and burned, until now
it becomes necessary to cry halt and
reverse our actions With the opening
up and settlement of the treeless prai-
ries and plains the settlers in that new
country have learned to appreciate the
usefulness of trees, and it is to one of
those Observation-Disclosures Arbor day
owes its origin.
What more encouragement to go on
with this work need there be for pa
triotic American boy than the thought
that by his action he is helping to shape
the development Of his people and his
country in the right direction?-B. e.
Fernow.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-26
What They Might Plant.

The wagon maker-An axle tree.
The blue bloods-A family tree.
The shivering poor-A fir tree.
The carpenter-A plane tree.
The epicure-A spice tree.
The summer girl--A beech tree.
The victim of stale jokes-A chestnut
tree.
The college athlete-A rowan tree
A dude--A spruce tree.
The choolteacher--A birch tree.
The politician-A plum tree.
The old folks-A roof tree.
Married couples-A pear tree.
The melancholy--A pine tree.
The children-A Christmas tree.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-26
Arbor Day Hymn.

y the author of "My Country, IT'S Of Thee
and to be sung to the same tune.l
Joy for the sturdy trees,
Famed by each fragrant breeze,
Lovely they standl
The songbirds DER them trill;
They shade each tinkling rill;
They crown each swelling hill;
Lowly or grand.
Plant them by stream and way,
Plant them whore the children play
And toilcrs rest,
In every verdant vale,
On every sunny swale--
Whether TO grow or fail,
God Enoweth best.
Select tho strong, tho fair;
Plant them with earnest care;
No toll is vain.
Plant in u filter place,
Where, like lovely face,
Let in some sweeter grace
Change may prove gain.
uod will his blessing send
All things on him depend.
His loving care
Clings to each leaf and flower.
Like ivy to its tower.
His Presence and his power
Are everywhere
-. r. Smith.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-26

"Blackbnrn tree, "a graceful big leaved
magnolia, set out by tho Kentucky SEN
ator in 1879. Not far from it is the
"Bayard tree, " a red leaved British oak,
planted by the present American min.
lister to tho court of st. James eight years
ago, while he was serving as secretary
of state
Near tho west gate Of the garden is
the sherman tree" wholesome buck
eye. planted by the senior senator from
Ohio in the spring of 1891. 1t bears a
tag on its stem to indicate its species. A
dozen PAGES off is tho Frye tree,' a
curiously variegated ''freak" maple
from the Scottish highlands, planted
two years ago by the Maine senator in
the presence of Superintendent Smith,
who happens to be of Scottish blood and
who stood by watching the operation in
silent rapture and admiration.
Turning eastward again, standing
close behind Superintendent Smith g
cottage or keep" is the Crank Blair
tree" hackleberry, planted 20 years
ago from a cutting brought from Ken
lucky by the elder Blair. Superinterd-
ent Smith calls it the necessity tree. -
from the fact that tie birds in the gar
den never go near it to eat tho berries
or seeds until cold weather comes and
no better food can be had.
Out near the Soldiers home, on the
Robinson estate, is an ancient locust
tree that was particularly affected by
Daniel Webster when he was national
figure in Washington. The friends
whom he visited on the place had lit
tie platform built into the lower crotch
of the tree for his especial ease and COM
fort, and in that retreat the great New
England statesman used to spend hours
at time, on summer days, reading and
meditating Oh affairs of public policy.
But perhaps the most conspicuous and
oldest among all these historic memorial
trees is one planted by George Washing
ton just 100 years ago last spring. II
occupies commanding position oppo-
site tho senate portico, in the east park
Of the capitol, scarcely a stones throw
from the marble steps. It is superb
specimen of the American elm, of gil
gantic proportions. It's gnarled trunk is
covered with clinging ivy, and the
whole growth, wonderfully symmetrical
and well balanced, measures fully 100
feet in height.
Almost rs prominent as the original
Washington elm at the senate side of the
capitol is another elm of less size, near
the house entrance to the south, known
as the Cameron tree" in honor of
Simon Cameron, secretary of war under
Lincoln, for many years United States
senator from Pennsylvania and father
of the present senator, ]. Donald Gamer
on. While member of the senate COM
mittee on public buildings and grounds
in 1878 Senator Simon Cameron inter-
vened powerfully in its behalf and pre-
vented its destruction in the regarding
process by effectively repeating in the
ears of the grading commission George
p. Morris familiar line, "Woodman,
spare that treo!' Although it obstruct-
ed the principal pathway leading to the
house of representatives, near the south
ern terrace, it was and has been permit
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-26


travelling in the Flowery Kingdom. It
is doing remarkably well under the ten
der care it receives, and its long name
is not likely to retard its growth.
Farther down toward the western end
of the garden is the Holman tree, a
beautiful Crimean fir, planted in the
spring of 1862. 1t is now 90 feet tall,
and hundreds Of cuttings have been
taken from it to ship elsewhere for the
dissemination of the species in other
parts Of tho country where it has not
been introduced In the vicinity of this
is the "Tim Campbell tree" small
leaved elm from Siberia, planted two
years back by the genial congressman
from the east side of New York city,
and near it is the Garland tree, a
zelkova, planted five yanrs ago by Mr.
A. II. Garland, President Cleveland's
first attorney general.
Over on the west side also is the
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-26
THOUGHTS FOR ARsoa DAY.

A Plan For the One Great Ornament Of
Our Landscape.
To merely transplant tree, move it
from one spot to another, where perhaps
1t is less likely to remain for any length
of time .hsn where it previously stood,
is, it seems to me, the very acme of
folly. The chances are many that the
soil viii be less suitable, and 80 growth
will be retarded, and the world is there
fore not one whit the better off. There
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-26
A GLIMPSE OF THE CAPITOL DOME.

n GLIMFsE OF TIE CAI'IIUIl DUNE.
ted to live on account of the sentiment
he entertained for it, The ground about
it has been trimmed down and stone
tagging built around it, so that it de-
rives scant nourishment from the soil
that is left, but still it survives and
forms striking and beautiful object. -
Washington Star
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-26

The Union Clothing Company makes
a Special Offer to Customers living q
distance from Detroit, namely: Every
customer after purchasing goods
to the amount OF $40 at this sale and
presenting this paper to the cashier,
will have the amount OF his railway
fare paid one way, not to exceed go
miles from Detroit, and on purchase
of SIS or over, his railway fare will
be paid both ways.
N. B.-Present this paper after you
you have paid for your goods, so you
will be sure to get your railway fare.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-04-26

Don't forget the number, 4 Monroe ave..
near the Soldiers Monument Store open
till II in the evening. e
UNION CLOTHING CO..
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-29
When Irving Was Hisseu'

Sir Henry Irving recently to'o ~
following story about his carr! eArs
Renee: In my early days accepuS
a stock engagement Al a provincial
alter. and did not know until GOV ~
that | had been put into the pi".r
an actor who was locally yer! popU.a
He had not left. l believe VI
gether good terms with the nl";,
ment: so the audience ven'eu .ha,
spleen upon his successor. was VIA
unfortunate person. and Tor i whit.
week or more Twas Missed ever! i',.
not for my bad acting. but GU. u nnw
for my predecessor. | remelloei
every night | walked 10 III! io,
some TWO miles out of Town. xt
wrctched. and walked in again ,i' /
night no less miserable. To 'hiH ";,b.
never pass the place 10y railway
out il >hudder."
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-29
nI<sSte.Sa:a.2css s.a: 800 q
T&xrSNSIMx5

words ar. pre>umptuous-if You were my
wife. and ! saw that Won Were keeping
any secret from me. | should respect Your
Silence. because | believe in YOU"
ut seems easy for YOU TO say 80 now,
replied Barbara. with a smile; lit is i'm
possible to tell what course one would
take under similar circumstances"
"Barhara." said BERTHE Carlyon. his
handsome face all eagernrss and love. III
is long sine" | first dared t. whisper L"
you al my love. You did not reject me:
YOU said brave and noble words 10 me that
have melted mo 70 take a true mans part
in tn, world. Under your banner. Bar
hara. ! have fought well; dare | ask for
MY rcWard:'
There was no atfoctation Of coQuctry in
the expression Of Barbara Earlc's beat
titul. soul-lit face.
Il am NOT given To flattery." she said.
quietly: 'bu, YOU | must praise. Bertie;
you have lone well. and | am proud %
Won. Ask what reward YOU will, and if il
is in my power to grant il. it shall soon
h" Yours.
Eort.e Carlyon's face paled As he listen
"a Ia these words. - full Of hope and
promise. Something like Il mist "a. tears
swan before his eyes. and his voice trcm-
hic,i as he spoke. Laying one hand on the
white jeWeled fingers of Barbara Earle.
he said:
BE my wife. Barbara. Earth holds no
higher reward than Your love" He read
her consent in the dropping, blu>hinG face
and the eloquent eyes. I'm not worthy
of such happiness" he said. quietly. You
are the nohlost woman in the world. Bar
hara: teach me- to bee worthy of YOU"
DO not set me- on so high a pedestal.
Bertic." said Barbara. 'or | may fall
from il. ] have something more 10 say,
you know | speak plainly. | do love YOU;
but | could not bear 70 think much Of orr
happiness while so dark a cloud hangs
over Bayneham. Help MS 70 drive that
away. and then we vii! speak Of this
again"
1T shall be- as YOU will. Barbara" he
whispered. kissing the white. firm hand
that rested 81 lovingly in his own. Il
know no will save Yours"
SO they agreed that the love which was
To last through life should no; be men
toned while care and sorrow lay heavily
upon their dearest friends. How could
they speak of love and marriage when
both had ended So fatally at Bayneham.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-29
CHAPTER NNNNI.

ihI'' years passed. away ana "r"usAt
Il INC 'hahsr L" haFheham. Inc
'"ui'"SS watched n Wa'tel III silence;
>h' Aa' ~rrHouh'e'l a.! a''iV' "n'ftS i"r IA,
discovery al Aer son We. a >'a'e! IN
'"'Ndi> d|'"F''r'm' "'r" 4As'7,~! III
'h' l'aper>' ou' Lacy haTheha'n "aH ''a>-
'1 '' A'p'' sac never nr"a,h"i h'' 'l>-
P'l'"- even '' har"dra Eir' uu' "a ""r
own MlA1 -i' 'ri''"i INA ii.ia was
o"'i' %" Ter I't' 'Nurl account Tor h"r
''' 'N'..t'7' >.-'"''. fitr son Sa!4
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>'-."' =" nav" l'r- zen Inc '.a.M, Ni''A
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i''| hrAam 'a>'''' nor ''A, f'' brave.
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'~' 'i' Win % ~ :" th4 A'p'' vas ne
AS -. d. -T,E2i 1uN- here Na"se
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lh'"" vas L" "-" :" .a-'*t me it4"-i
"pNl' cle pE'-,-" -G2H- ~ race mus
ono 10 AL enc .@-i- Womb never re-
marry "hHt tl'7" w., ,-r .'a>t loubt a.
10 h> VIZ LATE. EF"n II intelligence
'a'ht ~ ar de&tl Lacy bayH"Aani 4li
A"j '"..'F" Il" Would eVer are" t"r another
Linz -fdAd 90 rae 3. "Nl. ana t.ai
'"ANI''.p" ''NGh t'ei t-9 .aS'lh- >"T-
row - ~ proud lady: 80 lad Aop"! be
tore ~ 9.ed 20 '.asi 'a' yoliA- he.r OF
haYN"2aM ~ ner Ari-s' :" So. L love.
AM o.'>> u" Noli- BOY "A" was Z" sue
'et' htr >'H.
Tier pride MAS 'or".y A4ul".~.. Her son
was an unhappy exile Wahlerins N i'r-
'GA .aAds. 'A.ii!e,> ana solitary. ~"
WISHED anu WISHED ii YaiA-'h3t IN" had
h~cA Nii'lor I" her S'A We; ma 81
AaH taUGht III" poor nh"ther!'>> cAld l.
hove ana iFH>t h'r. How Inherent every
thIh% W"uI4 'A"n nave h'rA. li"la would
nav" A"Nh ~ h'r III h'F trouble; II Wa>
700 iai"' it"r '""i' hauIhi| pride, ne:
uhhlAiac>N' had d"hr is Work. Nh"n
sorrow came I" IN" fair Young 'A.ii whom
h"r son Aai Weldei' III" las I".r>"h ,Ae
would nave appealed :" was nor nus
"aHd : ih"i"'r' Wh" ought I" nav" been a
mother o. l'r.
Inc lark mar. OF winch IN" countess
had been :" lr"ul' grew Whit' with soy
row not a-f' the lalr. proud lace had
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-08-29
Bicycles as Revenue Produc''

An ingenious idea has hreh n'
hy the president of a Canadian nv.
for creating travel on the on'p""!
cars. Along the railroad. ruhhinS ,nr
distance out Of the city. the co'np
has allowed bicyclists tn cohs''
cirder path. for their W COW na,,sr
as we'll as giving the company ..r.
bollas,ipc ON the road. The n .w
enurthccompany expects 10 derives
the parh Is from the fares OF tue ,av.
and families of the riders INV .n,.
the ears 10 watch the wileeiin'A IN.
lice. As The riders of the wheei ,or.
ronto number about lo,'A"' u. ,;rely
prise Of the railway coml'ah!
80 he We'll rewarded.