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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26
Scotch HumOr.

An artist is busy at his easel by the
wayside, A rustic is looking over his
shoulder in the free manner of the indie
pendent Scot. A brother rustic is in a
field near by with his hands in his peck
cts. He is uncertain whether it is worth
while to take the trouble to mount the
dixie for the uncertain pleasure of look
ing at the picture "What is he doing,
jock asks he III the field of his better
situated mate Drawn wi pent - re
turns Jock over his shoulder. is t
bonny?" again asks the son of toll i'll
the field "Oeht but bonnyH comes
back the prompt and decided answer Of
the critic. OF considerations for the ant
list S feelings there is not trace. Yet
both Of these rustics will approximately
relate the incident on coming in from
the field and washing themselves, with
this rider: An he didna look over
weel pleased, l can tell ye! Did he,
Jock ?"-Contemporary Review.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26
Notice of Foreclosure.

Whereas, We, Lyman {. Jewett Of ~olon, ana
Charles II. Playse Of Skowhegan, in the County
of somerset and State of Maine. have been du-
~ appointed administrators of the estate of
Ihaddeus +. Boothby OF Embden. Il said
County Of Somerset, deceased, the owner OF a
certain m ortgage deed given by sophia Hsf-
ford Of En- bden, in sad county. and describ-
ing a certain lot or parcel of land situated in
said Embden and bounded as follows, to-wit
on the north by land owned by Grant Nitham
on the east by the stream: On the south by The
road dividing said land and G. A, Halves land
and on the west by the county road leading by
Grant Williams dwell ing house. being the
sams I had Of lothian q. Witham and j. 6
Boyington, containing fifty acres more or iess
1so one other piece Of real estate situated in
said town of Embden and bounded as follows
ON the north bv land OF q. A. Halves. exec pit.
ing that formerly decided to Isaac Temple: on
The east by David ;. Whitneys and ca the
south by land decided sophia Hafford by said
David :. Whitney, and west by cid county
road SO called, being the same | had Of Isaac
W. Adams containing forty acres more OF less
said mortgage deed being recorded IN The
Somerset Registry Of Deeds, n.Book 200. Page
i26. And whereas the condition Of said mort
gage has been broken. now therefore, by res-
son of the breach Of the condition thereof, we
the said administrators, claim foreclosure OF
said mortgage.
Dated at Skowhegau this eleventh day OF
Septt mber. 4. d. ls95.
- ~ NJ the estate Of
e. ii FLAf 9h'l Thaddeus Boothbv
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26

A suggestion of a new source Of in.
come from the india rubber tree il CON
tanned in pamphlet by Senior da
Cunha, recently published by the state
government of Para. According 10 this
author, it is probable that before many
years elapse an important trade will be
developed III the seeds of the rubber
tree, which are very abundant and yield
al important quantity of oil, which is
SAID to compare fayorably with linseed
oil. Up To the present time this oil has
been extracted only i'll small quantities,
but with the more systematic regulation
of the rubber industry which the author
predicts it is expected that the rubber
tree seed will be included among the
valuable resources of the country. If it
is indeed true that such oil can be made
from the seeds of the rubber tree, and
one that is similar TO linseed oil, it may
be that thence will be produced the ideal
rubber substitute. 1t is a we'll known
fact that the nearest approaches to "a
substitute for india rubber have been
made from linseed and kindred oils,
and perhaps the oil of the rubber seeds
will be exactly what the trade has so long
been looking for Rubber World
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26

A good story is told of Sir Richard
Burton, who, when travelling in AT
ghanistan, had adopted the disguise Of
a Mohammedan fakir. At ole village
where he stopped he played his part so
well that the people formed a high idea
of their visitors sanctity. He WAS con
graduating himself indeed on the i'm
preston be had produced, WHEN one
night to his immense surprise, the ED
ers of the village came to him III private
and earnestly advised him to go away
at once. Burton asked in astonishmcut
whether the people did not like him
and was answered, oh, yes; that was
just the trouble They We're all enchant
ed with his remarkable holiness. and
considering what splendid thing it
would be to possess the relics af so good
a man. whose tomb would draw whole
crowds of pilgrims, they were debating
with themselves whether hot IL would
be wise to Kill him
That is the true spirit of relic hunt
ing all the world over. The mere phys
zeal possession of the great man S lie
mains seems to bring him nearer, and
To give YOU rs il were, some magical
power over him. The question whether
you acquired them by fair means or
foul Is usually considered of quite see
ondary Importance. -Cornhlll Maya
zine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26

A story is told of st, Folk. the French
poet Like many other students aspiring
to the gifts of this classic art, he forgot
to pay his debts. His creditors We're
larger III proportion than the checks re-
ceiyed for his poems. Ere long he found
himself in precarious condition But
somehow he managed to eyade all cred
itors through the exertion of his caustic
wit. One day he sat in the barber S
chair with his face lathcred and ready
to be shaved. Suddenly creditor APP
preached him and in stentorian tones
demanded the payment Of Il bill Won't
you wait until get "A shaye2' inquired
the poet in utmost civiIItY. Certain
ly," replied the other, pleased at tie
prospect of collecting some money. St
Folk made the barber witness to the
agreement, then calmly wiped the lather
from his face He wore IL beard to his
lying day Paris Letter
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26
"(ilorioiislY False."

THAT mars object is to serve his
country with a sword if necessary, y said
Lord Broueham, spe &n2 Of the Duke
of Wellington, but lie would do it with
a pickaX. " The dukes sense Of duty
to his country not unfrequently made
him deal with George " III Il blunt,
straight forward way and even to evade
obedience to the kim $ orders An i'll
tere>ting aneedote, told in Gossip Of
the Century" exhibits the duke dis
obeying the king that he might serve
the nation.
The command of regiment having
fallen vacant, King George said to Wei
lington, then prime minister Arthur,
there Is "a regiment vacant. Gazette Lord
= to the vacancy.
1t is impossible, please your majesty.
There are generals who have seen much
service, more advanced in life, whose
turn should first be served.
Never mind that, Arthur Gazette
Lord - replied the king.
The duke bowed, went straight from
Windsor to London and gazetted Sir
Ronald Ferguson, whose service entitled
him to the vacancy The king had the
discretion to wink at Wellington dis
obedience, whose conduct illustrated the
meaning of the Latin poet Horace $
splendide mendax, which may be trans
lated, "Gloriously false or False in a
good cause.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26

Did you ever know man to get on
his knees i'll proposing marriage? Can
You imagine MANA man, we mean
making such an abject fool of him
self?
If Inc is worthy of the girl, he brings
as much to the proposed union as She
perhaps more. Why then, should he
humiJiate himself: His proposition can
not be other than fattering to her Ii is
a serious matter and should be treated
seriously. She will respect dignity, re
spect self respect
On the other hand, if a man is uu-
worthy Of the union he seeks, no amount
of pleading and cringing can possibly
glorify him in the girls eyes 1t cannot
kindle admiration for him, cannot bring
him up to her level.
Ism I it about time to eliminate from
our books and from onr conversation
this idea Of the lover getting On his
knees -Munsey'
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26

japanese folks have six or eight peck
cts cunningly inserted in the cuffs Of
their wide sleeves. These pockets are
always filled with curious miscellany
peculiar to the droll little people As
common as Irvine i'll Young America
pocket is the prayer amulet written on
delicate sheets Of rice paper and com
posed by the BONES In accordance with
the abiding and funny faith of the Jap
anese women these prayers are swal-
lowed, paper and all, like Il pill, in all
eases of mental and physical distress.
Another essential never missing is IA
number of small squares of silky paper,
which are put to the most unexpected
purpose-to hold the stem of lotus or
lily, to dry teacup, wipe away IL tear
or blow the absurd little hose of the doll
like little woman. The very smarteSt
people of Japan use this style of hand
kerchief for practical purposes. After
usjag, ball is made Of the paper, and
it is thrown i'll the street with disgust
Farm and Preside.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26
A Story of Thackeray.

There is a story of Thackeray, short
ly after the publication of "Vanity
Fair, " dining with friend and recciv
ing an introduction 10 his next neg h
Dor, Captain Crawlcy Of the Life
Guards Thaekeray looked greatly an
noyed, scarcely opened his lips to this
gentleman and afterwurd told his host
in AN aggrieyed tone that he liked a
joke as well as any man, but there WA,
time and "A place for all things
Ne joking alusion to character Of
his novel had, however, been designed
OF porpctrated. The fellow guest actual
ly was Il Captain Crawley and held a
commission III the Life Guards
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26

Food is force AS rule, few people
know how to eat They fail to realize
that the quality of all mental action is
determined by the quality Of food Lack
of energy and buoyancy of spirit is Of
ten as fatal to good work as is illness
itself, and there is no question but that
hygienic cooking produces directly the
one or the other There is such a thing
as "a cooking menu the scientific
solving of the problem. The universal
temperance reform will begin when
good cooking becomes the rule rather
than the exception in every household.
The extra elaboration Of pastry should
give way to excellence in the prepara-
ton of simple foods, of steak perfectly
broiled, good bread, a realization of the
value of fruit, and tea and coffee made
in way that retains their flavor and
stimulus With hyEienic food, reason
ably early hours of sleep and an init
mate acquaintance with fresh air, a
elearnesS and yigor of mind can be
constantly held that viii act ON affairs
with successful energy Journal Of
Household Economies
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26
His Logic.

Sunday School Boy-Isn t there lots
of life in ginger, teacher?
Teacher-Y
"And bread is supposed to be the
staff of life, teacher
Eyes, my boy"
well, then, it has occurred to me
that perhaps Methuselah lived on gin
eerbread. " onkers Statesman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26

The salary of ln associate justice OF
the supreme contt-$lu,ooo per year
Is not sufficient IN itself To tempt first
class lawyer but the honor i, an attrac
ton which is hard to resist This az
counts for the fact that our highest gu
dleial tribunal is equal tn the bet
courts of other countries which are
much better paid.-St Louis Globe
Democrat.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26

There are certain manners which are
learned in good society Of that force
that, if person have them, he or She
must be considered and is everywhere
welcome, though without beauty vi
wealth or genius. Emerson
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26

The Jews number fully seventh
Of the city population, and whenever
steps are taken that appeal To the >ects
in amy way, aud scctarian representa-
tives are included in the movement. IT
is unjust NJ To ask the Jews "a, we'll as
the Catholics and others to be included
Jewish Messenger
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26
1t Snnfhea Him.

After a man has pounded on the door
for half an hour it makes him feel pleas
ant to be asked by his wife if he wants
to come in. Los Angeles Express
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26

The Christian Scientists claim "a
membership of e,124, They Own seven
shurchcs and sl3 halls and claim church
property valued at SIC, G66
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26
Bio Trade for SOneDOdQ

1t is impossible for me to
do justice by my farm this
season, therefore | offer an
opportunity for some one in
want of a good one. 1t now
contains a good set of build.
ings. Speak quick if you
want it.
,ov DR.. S. F. CONANT.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-09-26

The earliest snow ever known in Eng
land was on Oct. I, 1929.
The morning times., 1895-08-23
n,cE Cn-oPERATION.

The Union League meeting last evening
for the purpose OF discussing the question
OF race cooperation should be the begin-
ming of a successful effort TO open UP
new field of lator in Washington. There
IL no good reason why colored people
should mot prosper IN business affairs and
srrplv- themselves with all kinds Of prod
ucts. Their wonderful development dur
ing the last thirty years demonstrates
that ihey are not lacking either in re-
sources OF ability. and with proper cXpe-
rience in Tie various branches Of the man
ufacturiuE and mercantile world they
would soon command a fair share OF
trade among both white and coiored peo-
pie
Bat the coloreI race must beware Of
exeusiveue~~ No people or country is
strong enough to progress without tie
assistance of tile world at large, and
race cooperation should not be construed
10 mean race eNCluSivcness. As indivId-
ua!s. communities, or as q nation, we ad-
vance or rc'rugrade according TO our abili-
ties and efforts, and 30 field Of labor
Cau DE loo large or its opportunities too
great for those who desire TO prosper It
is by contact with each other that our
business acumcn is made brighter and
more keen, and constant Interchange Of
business ideas sharpens the intellect and
suggests improved methods.
a mistake was made by a speaker at
the Union League meeting when he said
the colorcd race thought too much Of the
religious side OF life and not enough Of
the material side. The chief virtue Of the
colored people is their fear Of God and
their devotion 60 the church. II their edu-
cation in the business world must be had
at The expense Of their religion it would
be public calamity. Let their religious
life be made stronger and more feryent
if possible and there Will be no difficulty
in develop lg their business ability, whether
It be boy race cooperation or otherwise.
The morning times., 1895-08-23
OUR FISH COMMISSION.

For several years public men have dis
cussed the advisibility OF transferring the
Fish Commission TO the Agricultural De
partmeut. At present the commission is
an independent, one horse concern, without
iIflaence sufficient TO secure large enough
appropriations to develop its capabilities,
and lacking in system and discipline neces-
sary 10 the successful management of SO
important a branch OF public affairs.
1t would be folly to say that the Fish
Commission, in its present condition, has
not been useful Even in its diso5ganized
state it has kept many kinds Of food fish
from being exhausted, and has rCpleniShed
thousands OF lakes and ponds with desirable
food products But under different aus
pices it couIdhave accomplished more,
and If placed evenatlhis Iateday inchargeof
systematic management the result would
mgchmore brneicialtoth theg egeneralpublic.
without desiring to unnecessarily criti-
cize anyone connected with tie Fish Com
mission, candor HeccSsitatcs the assertion
that there has been too much experimenting
with the culture Of fancy fish, and too little
GtItAiltl ll4lA 10 itiNllE tue lbJu IllNuutt-
Gold fish Iool, nice. but they a re not good
20 cat, nor viii tie stocking Of brooks On the
farms Of rich men furnish lining for the
fryingpans Of poor people Handsome
aquariums in elegant houses are pretty
things to look at, but the same amount Of
labor required to hui!d them would go a
long ways In stocking our lakes and rivers
with cheap food for The public.
The transfer of the Fish Commission to
hcAgriculWTal Department would strength
en- and give it more influence. As de-
parlment factor il is not now big enough
10 take care Of Itself, nor does Congress
think 1t Of sufficient importance to give
il the wheTewith 10 make it strong. Under
the wing OF great department it would
be looked upon as more highly useful, and
Congress could be induced to increase its
appropriations.
The morning times., 1895-08-23
WITH THE GOOD TEMPLARs.
Washington Lodge Removal to Its
New Hall.

Washington Lodge Removal to Its
New Hall.
Washington Lodge OF Good Templars
moved into its new quarters at Mt. Vernon
Hall, corner Seventh street and New York
avenue Wednesday evening, and thus begun
the fall campaign for temperance under
favorable auspices. MIR. Carl F. w Berg
mann, deputy grand chief templar, in
stalled the following officers: Robert II.
Williamson, chief templar; Miss May Hous-
ton, vice templar; Mrs. F. E. Miller, secre-
tary; George Wood, financial secretary;
William Tucker, treasurer; Miss Ellen
Densmore, chaplain; f. Nussbaum, marshall;
Miss Eta Tucker, deputy marshal; w.
Mcdaniel, sentinel.
The lodge enjoyed the presence Of Wis
itors from Mnnehaha, Perseverance, Morn
ing Star and ID. Z Holloway Lodges, and
Columbia Lodge arrived to pay fTaternal
visit.
During the evening brief addresses were
made by a. T. Maupin, grand counselor;
A Kalstrom, grand secretary; E. H.
Jones, district chief templar; j. T Hough,
chief trmplar; ana Mr. Jesse c. Suter, past
chief tcmplar Of Columbia Lodge; K. a.
Densmore, Of Minnchaha Lodge; recita-
tion by Mr.. c. F " Bergman.
Good VIII Lodge No. II, o. G. T gave
an entertainment last Wednesday evening
at Odd Fellows Hall, Navy Yard, which
attracted large and enthusiastic audience
MrA w. Campbell chieftemplar,G Gctedas
the director of the varied ana well rem
dered programme, in which the following
participated; Miss Mabel Hoffcnmaier, Miss
Clara Ferguson, the Montrose Guitar Club,
Fanny Daner, Miss Mabel Herbert, and
Master Chrissic Sproesser, W. E. Reynolds,
W S. Mcclellan, Prof John r. Conner,
Prof. Gueracco, and Mona Payne. y beau
tiful gold watch was presented to Miss
Mabel Herbert, she having sold over 90
tickets.
The morning times., 1895-08-23
1GHN RRo,rH,S F0RT.

It is in harmony with the eternal fitness
o. things ihat John Browns fort, which
was cartcd 10 Chicago at the time of the
Worlds Fair, VIII be returned to Harper's
Perry, where il was a prominent feature
in The in-starred abolition leaders history.
Nothing could have been in worse taste
than to transfer ii 10 Chicago as a show
piece, for. removed from out OF its historic
surroundings, interest in it Jagged and
putting it up as a spectacle proved to be a
bad speculation.
Mss Kate Field deserves the gratitude
OF all sensible and patriotic people for
having aroused public sentiment TO a reali-
cation OF the incnngruity Of having John
Browns Harpers Ferry fort at any place
other than Harper's Ferry. Congratula-
tiSns are also in order upon her success in
procuring the necessary funds for taking the
historic relic back to its original site.
There, while il stands, it will remind the
visitor Of a tragic episode which played sc
prominent part IN the events which led
mp 10 the great civil war.
The morning times., 1895-08-23
SOUGHT COL. CARsoN's ADVICE.
Maryland Republican Association
Makes Campaign Plans.

Marylan I'D Republican Association
Makes Campaign Plans.
An enthusiastic meeting of the Mary
land Republican Association was held in
the parlors of the Phil adelphia House
last night, President Joseph S. Queen In
the chair Twenty persons applied for
membership.
A committee consisting of j. s. Gibson,
William Brown and j. L. Fowler was
appointed to see to it that all Marylau nd
voters residing in this city and voters in
the State were enrolled upon the clubs
books
A committee was appointed to bring
Col. Perry Carson upstairs in order that
be might give the association the beucftt
of his ideas as to how to make the work
of the association a success, aud Col. Car
son told the association tos1canvass in
dustriously until the day OF the election.
At Col. Carson's suggestion the assOcia-
ton sent TO Senator Quay its congratula-
tions upon the splendid victory he had
achieved in Pennsylvania, and expressed
the sympathy of the association with him
in his candidacy for the leadership of the
party.
There We're speeches by the president,
and by j. NJ. Gibson, after which the meet
ing adjourned.
The morning times., 1895-08-23
WHAT WE ARE COMING TO.


The grumbling habit has become so con-
firmed with the average physician that
when he gets through with this world he
will probably complain that the golden
stairs are too steep, or the heavenly throne
too straight in the back for the comfort OF
people with wings. 1t is certain that he
will find fault with celestial affairs, for
notwithsta nding the popularity OF the
bicycle he is growing at that poor little
machine with yehemcnce that would take
the breath from its rubber tire were ii not
corked up.
The learned doctor says the bicycle habit
will make people cross eyed, wrinkles their
foreheads, causes them TO have bow legged
arms, makes them pigeon toed. humps in
their hacks, gives them round shoulders,
cranes their necks; develops interfering
ankles and otherwise disfigures and defaces
them.
or course this prediction is made from
a purely philantropic sta andpoiht.
cross eyed, bicycle-angled person would
require as much ipecac 70 keep his liver
in order as would the idiot who prefers the
old fashioned way OF walking. Therefore
the doctor has DO sinister motive in con-
demning the wheel But he might have
spared US such an avalanche Of misery by
dealing out these several distortion calam-
tiles in doses OF one at a time
The morning times., 1895-08-23
UNFENCED TRACKS AND GRADE
CROSSINGS.

Acting General Inspector Bradshaw, Of The
sineerdeparment,p prefers strong
bin OF indictments against the Baltimore
and Chic Railroad Company on the subject
OF grade crossings and unfenced tracks
within the city limits Disguised in Official
language is the statement that without
further legislation from Congress the rail
road barons can 60 on killing and ma inning
people at grade crossings. because the Clm-
nTissioners have no power 70 stop them.
IL is true that Washington is not the
only city where the railroads do about a $
they please because the lawmaking power
is largely interested in or controlled by them.
But lis shameful that the supreme legiSsa-
tive authority OF the country, acting also a s
special legislator for the National Capital,
should confess itselrHnable to perfect REM
edy which viii give the people immunity
from the deadly grade crossings at least
to the same extent as it is enjoyed 10y the
Inhabitants OF every sixth-rate village
IN England, Germany or France, or, in fact,
every European country. Let us hope that
the Fifty-fourth Congress win atone for
the sins OF omission of which It's predeces-
BOrB have been guilty.
A regards the fencing in of our protected