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The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18
Mans Best Friend.

A mans best friend is a wife Of good
sense and good heart whom he loves,
and who loves him. In women there is
at once subtle deicacy of tact, and a
plain soundness of judgement, which are
rarely combined to an equal degree in a
man. A woman if she is really your
friend, will have a sensitive regard for
your character, honor, repute. She VII
not counsel you to do shabby thing.
for women always desires to be proud
of you. AT the same time her consti-
tutional timidity makes her more
cautious than your male friends, She
therefore seldom counsels you to
do an imprudent thing. Rely then, on
her wisdom and thoughtfulness, and scorn
the thought of proving unfaithful to the
tenderness which, should occasion de.
mand, would impel her willingly to die for
you, as when the brutal emperor Claudius
commanded he death OF her husband,
the wife, Aria, stabbing herself handed
him the dagger, with the immortal words
:. Plaetus, it does not hurt.'-BHl7Oe,
/VIf0N
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18

DIR. Emma Johnston Lucas has been
appointed health commissioner of Peo-
ria, Ills She is the first woman in that
city to hold any public Office. The med
ical men of Peoria as we'll as the WON
en- club strongly Endorsed her candida
cy. Mrs. Lucas is Il native of Peoria,
where she received common school ed
ucation. She then attended Knox col
lege, graduating In 1876. She graduated
i'll 1892 at the Women S Medical college
Of Pennsylvania She then took civil
service examination for the Philadel-
phia hospital and was one Of the resi-
dent staff for the usual period. Her ca
reer at this institution was very credit
able. She served for "A time at the West
Philadelphia Hospital For Women and
Children, and then she went to Peoria,
where she has been practicing medicine
for about year. She stands high in the
profession and has built up good prac-
tice. She is the daughter of one physi-
clan and the widow Of another. Her
husband was the late DIR. b. K Lucas,
at one time county physician of Peoria
county. She is a daughter of DR.. Thorn
as Johnston.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18
Starks Grange.
About thirty members met July

About thirty members met July and
held very Instructive meeting. Two
applications for membership were re-
c"ived. \ class of two were instructed
in the third degrees. An excellent paper
upon the hest methods of raising poultry
was presented by Brother ". d. Waugh.
The topic. what are eur duties as
Grangers:" as opened by Brother Ran
dali Waugh, followed by many others.
The next regular meeting will be July
Il at 30 p. NJ. The program will be
An Hour With the Poet. Tennyson," a
short paper on his life and works by Sis
ter Susie Fletcher; short poem from
his works by Sister Kate Butler; select
reading from his works by Sister
Norton: short poem by F. Z. Fletcher
quotations by all members. Questions
Tor discussion. Equal Taxation; aud
How Best DRAINED. To be opened by
Brother John Weston. REPORTER.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18
Maine State Grange.


To tie PafyoD az .Haiae: The officers
of the Maine State Fair are making an
effort TO establish Grange Day as one OF
the features OF the next State Fair, Sept
,, :, 4, and 8. ard if the response is
hearty from the Patrons, this will be a
permanent feature. Patrons. one and all
| appeal to YOU to respond heartily to
this invitation OF the officers of the fair
and to come together at the fair grounds
at 10 o'clock on Tuesday. sept. g. pre-
pared to win flag or a banner for your
Grange halls. Let there be hearty CO.
operation in this work for the good OF
the order we love.
1t hardly seems necessary for me 10
urge upon patrons in all parts OF the
State that they make an effort TO be
present on that day and by their numbers
and enthusiasm make it the day OF the
week.
The presence of thousands of our
earnest patrons is desired when the pa
rade lines up in front OF the grand stand
to listen to speaking by prominent men,
bers and frienos of the order and for the
award OF the flags ard beautiful banners
as well as to attend the grand Grange
rally in the evening.
Let US rally by thousands from every
grange in Maine, and give abundant
evidence Of our loyalty to the cause for
which we labor, am assrued that the
train service from every part OF the State
will be better sthan ever with rates that
must be satisfactory to all. Here is an
opportunity to impress the worth OF the
order OF Patrons of Husbandry upon the
minds of the people of the whole State
and to show that We are in earnest in
our efforts to extend its influence and in
crease its numbers.
The officers of the State Society are
doing all they can to aid the movement
and make it a success. Let Us respond
with our wagons decorated with bright
faces and joyous with hearty greetings.
Fraternally yours,
EDWARD WICGIN.
Master .Hai4f .Sfaft GjaHge.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18
Somerset County.

Hay crop much injured by drought
particularly on old fields, Amount moi
far from two-thirds of an average crop
Pastures very good. Plenty of feed fol
stock carried Pastures are not being i'm.
proved except by cutting bushes. One
correspondent reports.good results from
rotating pastures, another expresses the
belief that farmers in his st ction will soon
resort to soiling, and practically abandon
their pastures. Same amount of grain
mostly oats. Condition above the
average. Usual amount Of hoed crops.
Some increase in corn. One CORES pond
ent reports serious damage by crows.
The condition is placed as much above
the average. No efforts at improvement,
of the roads, except in one place where
the purchase of a new road machine has
been of great benefit. Secy. BID. Agl.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18

At the meeting of the American Insti-
tute of instruction, held in Portland last
week, many good word was said in
favor of the Kindergarten, by prominent
educators. Dir. Henry 5. Baker of st.
Paul, Mimi, said in the kindergarten
the child gets something that is of men
tai value and that he can do the first
year primary work more quickly than
one who has not had kindergarten train
ing. A statement like this from a man
who knows from long observation, dis
proves the idea entertained by some
that in the kindergarten the child learns
only to play. President Andrews of
Brown University took for his theme
the public school system as an instru-
mentality for social advancement. Dr.
Andrews placed special value upon the
universal use of the kindergarten as one
of the means which, in his opinion, were
best calculated for bringing about the
advancement and elevating the standard
of living among the masses.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18
The Bicycle y. the Book store.

There Ia. been a tremendous falling
OH IN the book trade Of Paris Of late.
They call it "erache de livres.' The
failure Ia. been 80 widespread and so
complete a. to have bren "A vertable
literary crisis. The Partisan appears to
not only have stopped buying books,
bur to have stopped reading them.
There is absolutely 10 call for literature
of any kind. The booksellers, not to
,peal, Of authors, are in despair. \
French writer very reasonably attributes
the crache" to the bicycle I'm Paris,
unlike New York, whore only proper
ton of the populace ride, everybody is a
whrelman. The entire city is given up
to it. And the man or woman who rides
the bicycle has little time for anything
else.
Such leisure moreover, as he may
have at the end of long spin is not like
" to be devoted to reading.
The bicycle and books are distinctly at
odds. and whenever the bicycle is most
in evidence then will the books not be-
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18

When putting away hay in the NOV or
stack it is the habit of many farmers to
place the wet forkfuls on top, where, as
is supposed they will have the benefit of
exposure to the air. But if, as IS usually
the case, the NOV or stack is damp
enough to heat there is warm air con-
stantly rising from it, and the moisture in
itcondenses when it reaches the cooler air
above. This keeps the wet forkful always
wet, and it will rot before the heating below
is stopped. The better way Is to put the
wet hay on the middle of the NOW or
stack, and put with it little dry straw,
and also put some of this straw on the
NOV or sack. This will absorb the
moisture which arises, and will flavor the
straw so that i, will be eaten much more
readily than straw which has not had
this exposure.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18

A recent invention is pneumatic
india-rubber boat, shaped like horse
collar, from the forward part of which
two boots or leg cases depend. The bot
toms of the boats are provided with col
lapsing paddles, which open on the back
stroke and close on the forward stern.
A rudder is attached to the stern. The
boat may be inflated in three minutes,
when the space inside the collar forms a
comfortable seat. Propulsion is entirely
by the feet. When not inflated the boat
loses its characteristic shape and may be
packed away 10 valise.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18

Mamma, said Jack, may | 60 out
to play"
No. you must sit still where you
are
Pause.
MA. can't go down in the ktchen?''
you may not want you to sit per-
fectly quiet
Another pause.
mamma, mayn't sit on the floor and
play marbles
Nov, nv dear boy, have told you
twice thai | want you to sit Just where
YOU are and be quiet, and | mean exactly
what say
Third pause.
MA, may grow
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18
A Safe Method.

The treasures of the Bank of France
are said to be better guarded than those
of any other bank in the world. At the
close of business hours every day, when
the money is put into the vaults in the
cellar, masons at once wall up the doors
with hydraulic mortar. Water is then
turned on and kept running until the
cellar is flooded. A burglar would have
to work in diving suit and break down
cement wall before he could even start
to loot the vaults. When the officers
arrive the next morning, the water is
drawn off, the masonry is torn down,
and the vaults are opened From Har-
per's R0und Table.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18

Years ago farmers used to have black
sheep whose wool was often made into
clothing without having been colored.
1t was not a real black but a somewhat
dirty looking brown, and the only reason
for making il up in the natural color was
The belief some held that coloring matters
weakened the fibre. Now like freak has
been discovered in red cotton which the
planters near Alpharetta, Ga, have been
growing several years. Both the leaf and
boil of the cotton is red. 1t grows true
to its color, but is very unlikely to be
of any value except as a curiosity
The variety originated in plant grown
six or seven years age in Florida.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18
knights of Maccabees.

The State Commander writes us from
Lincoln, Neb., as follows: "After try
ing other medicines for what seemed TO
be IA very obstinate cough in our two
children we tried DR.. Kings New Dis
covery and at the end of two days the
cough entirely left them. We will not
be without it hereafter, as our expert.
ence proves that it cures where all other
remedies fail"-Signed F. w. Stevens,
State Com,--Why not give this great
medicine trial, as it is guaranteed and
trial bottles are free at X. r. Patterns,
Drug Store Regular size soc and $l.00
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18

The improvement in the condition of
spring wheat brought by the spring rains
may bring the aggregate crop up to 475,-
oco 900 bushels. The Yield will certain.
ly be from $4,000, 900 to $4,000, 900
greater than anybody month ago expect
ed. Corn promises to 60 above the D.
900, 900, 900 mark-to very nearly or quite
reach the highest figures ever touched.
However, six or seven weeks must pass
before corn is entirely out of danger, and
forecasts made now are subject to this
risk. The country needs large crops
this year and it has a chance to get them
in some of the leading products.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18
BuCKLEN,s ARNICA sALvE.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands.
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box. For sale by K.
L. Patten.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18

In a convention of notable women re-
Gently held in St. Louis Mrs. Ida Mer-
riweather said that one of the biggest
mistakes men have made in managing
the affairs of our country was excluding
women from their councils and treating
them as interiors. Let us not initiate
their examples and mistakes, " she ex-
horted but treat men AS our equals and
admit them to our conventions if they
wish to come. The men are all right "
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18
Too Funny by Half.

"Do you keep boomers to rent?" she
asked as she sailed into fashionable
dressmaker's on Fulton street.
"No, said the polite salesman, "but
we keep materials for repairing rents in
boomers, Have YOU
But she was gone. Brooklyn Eagle.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18

During the first half of the current year
2oI new textile mills were built in this
country, against no in the first half of
1894, mostly in the Southern States.
These new enterprises mean that the idea
of manufactu ing cotton goods in the
section where the raw mater ial is produced
cannot be prevented from making its way
and greatly increasing the prosperity Of
the South,
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18

SIMPSONS tooth powder best on the
market. at the corner drug store, OPP
posite Hotel Coburn.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18

Clerk Ibid you have a good time on the
Fourth johnny" il hnny. Did |! We'll,
say Ma amt got over the Mysteries yet"
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18

Soda served with crushed fruits; new
delicious aud popular. sampson, the
Corner Druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18

She.-"Tell me, when you were in the army
were you cool in the hour of danger" He
"Cool? | actually shiyeredn
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18
Patten the Druggist.
DIRECTIONS
for using
CREAM BALM.

Apply a particle of
the Balm we'll up in
to the nostrils. After
a moment draw a
s t rong Or e a t h
t through the nose.
Use three times a
day, after meals pre- e
ferred, and before
retiring.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18
Bio Trade for Somebody

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 good set of build
ings. Speak quick if you
want it.
loft LIN y. l. SoNAN l.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18

ELY's CREAM BALM
Opens and cleanses
the nasal Passages,
Allays Pain and In
fam nation, Heals
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18

Figg care you at all interested in secret
orders?" Fogg. "Only in connection with
the soda fountain at the drug store"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
A Man of Prudence.

The cowboy was sitting in chair
tilted back against the shady side Of
the saloon taking it easy, when one OF
his friends came by.
Hello, Dicl." he said; whats this
story about the barkeep over the way
calm you liar yesterday and bully
raggin' you around for an hour an
more?"
''That's what he DONE" admitted
Dick boldly.
What did you let him do it fer?"
81 had my reasons.
ss'Fraid of him."
Dick jumped up.
Hold on there, pard," lie said.
you amt in the same fix the barkeer
was, and it amt safe"
Don't you worry about me. What
about the barkeep?''
"Well, it was this way explained
Dick, 'sthe barkeep was negotiatin' fer
a policy on his life fer $4,000 in favor
of his wilder. The business wasn't
settled till this morning. Now, it's in
workin order, and I'm goin' over after
awhile and give him chance to bully
rag me some more. Then I'll go
round and have little talk with the
wilder. You must think I'm chump
that can't see past the end of my nose
Detroit Free Press
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
Everton Cake.

One cup and a half of granula ted
sugar, two thirds of a cup of butter,
six egg whites, one cup of sweet milk,
two and one half cups of flour, two
teaspoonfuls of baking powder. Flavor
with lemon. Two thirds of this mix
ture to be baked as two layers of jelly
cake: the remainder to be baked in
same shape after adding two table
spoonfuls of molasses, half cup of
seeded raisins, three chopped figs, one
teaspoonful of cinnamon, half a tea
spoonful of nutmeg and allspice and
two tablespoonfulso of flour. Layers to
be put together with frosting, with
the dark cake in the center.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
Simplicity Avoided.

Every small girl should have at
least one party dress. She will need it.
Before Dame Fashion became SO ex-
travagant in her ideas, children's
party dresses were made of fine muslin
or dotted Swiss. Now silks and satins
have taken the place of the more sim
pie fabrics, and the small girls party
frock may be as elaborate as her big
sisters ball gown. A party dress for
girl of five, though exquisite in de-
sign, apply illustrates the extravaganza
of the age. The little skirt, which is
as full as a dressmaker's skill can
fashion it, is made of baby-blue ben
galine. The waist of blue chiffon over
silk has blouse effect, the yoke being
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
A sorrowful Girl.

Faithfulness had lover and she
treated him coldly. Did not know she
loved him until he was gone. Now she
is heart broken and wishes him back,
but does not know whether she may
safely tell him SO. She seeks advice.
Answer: 1t is one of the unfortunate
conditions of society that young women
are not permitted to express their
preferences in matters of this sort
Perhaps the young man is as deeply
grieved as she is and two hearts may
be kept asunder by the conventional
tiles of life. The writer has the
keenest sympathy for estranged lvoers,
but in this case he is powerless to adj
wise. Why not send this copy of the
paper to him? Perhaps if he read
this paragraph it may suggest to him
that maybe you were not indiffer ent,
after all.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

at the belt and neck, over the qainty
white guimpe. Cancels hair, serge,
quaint plaids, and all sorts of wool
fabrics, including the rough boucle
goods. plain or fecked with color,
which are worn SO much by grownup
folks, are fashionable for girls old
enough to go to school. Made in the
low cut short sleeved style and worn
over a nainsook guimpe or a waist of
cashmere or silk of a contrasting color.
These dresses are very serviceable and
stylish. If the material is thick it is
fulled only at the belt and quite plain
at the neck, where band of velvet or
lace insertion over collar may finish
it. The short pulled sleeve has the
same band which trims the round neck.
Plaids are used in combination with
plain goods, and pretty school dress
is made with a plaid skirt or plain wool
blouse waist and wide straps of plaid
going from the belt over the shoulders.
New York Sun.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

A traveller in the saloon Of a steamer
on the west coast OF Scotland fell into
conversation with melancholy Scot,
sentimental, and also. as presently
appeared. lamentably drunk. s.It's
q sair waild. this" said he. The
traveller thought there WASH much
the matter with the world as far as
he knew it AYE, weel,n he said,
s.but We ken I'm plumber, and it's
aye sair warld tae plumber. The
traveller eondoled with him, though
secretly glad to hear that that evil race
were thus afflicted. ..And what's
your trade?n the Scot asked. The
traveller said he was school-master.
.'Gie's yer hand said he; I'm flu
O. seempathy; we bath belang tae
puir, despised calling. -Argonaut.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
This
Is Simply
A Reminder

That this Alteration Sale is still going
on, and it will depend somewhat on
the amount of goods you buy FRIDAY,
SATURDAY AND AT THE AFTER SUP
PER SESSION, whether we can afford to
keep up another week-and it will de-
pend when the carpenters, painters
and paper hangers get out Of the way
for it would never do to continne this
sale any longer than this inconvenience
of the alteration process lasts. For
there Is an eternal fitness of things
that must be adhered to, and the sale
might stop before you are ready.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

The Ladies Afternoon Social Club
met February at the home of Mrs. j.
ii. Shepard, and was called to order
with the president in the chair. The
club was largely attended despite the
Indictment weather. The program was
omitted it being the election of officers,
which was as follows: Mrs. Fred Jack
son, president; Mrs. J. H. Shepard, vice
president; Mrs. E. G. McAfee. secre-
tary; Mrs. j. j. Holmes, assistant sec
rotary and reporter; Mrs. NJ. L. Austin,
treasurer. We regret the omission of
the names of our new members last
week, who are Mesdames B. j. Holmes,
E. G. McAfee, C. FL. Windsor and B.
Griffin. An enjoyable repast was served,
after which the club adjourned to meet
with Mrs. M. FL. Hooker on Eighth
street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
~
THE BANNER ROUTE

The Wabash is the line for cheap
rates, quick time and comfort for pas
sengers, and those contemplating a
trip east, west or south should not fail
to secure rates and other information
via the Wabash before purchasing
tickets Tourist tickets on sale 60 all
points during the various seasons. For
further information call on any ticket
agent, or address Horace Seely, COM
mercial agent Wabash Ry., go 4th ST.,
Des Moines, Iowa. If
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

the ermine frill appliqued to the vel vet
are Van Dyke points of cream Russian
lace studded with imitation emeralds
and jets. These points make an ex-
quisite trimming. The collar is a
double Medici Outside it is of ermine
and inside is the pale green brocade.
The cape is charming for theater
wrap or for calling. New Yorl1World.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
New Immigration BIZ Presented.

Washington, Feb. IA prominent
feature of an immigration and nat
uralization bill introduced by Repre-
requires aliens expecting TO emigrate
to the United States, at least three
months prior to embarkation, to apply
to the United States diplomatic or con
sular representative resident nearest
their place of residence for certificates
of immigration. The representative
of this government is to require proof
that the applicants are not excluded
by any law of this country from emf
gratikg thereto before certificate is
issued.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
Walnut WATERS.

One half pound of brown sugar, one
half pound walnut meats slightly
broken but not chopped, three even
ablespoonfuls of flour and one fourth
teaspoonful of baking powder, one
third teaspoonful of salt, two eggs.
Beat the eggs, add the sugar, salt,
-four and lastly meats. Drop small
spoonfuls on buttered pans and bake
until brown Butternut meats are also
nice.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

Good goods, courteous treatment.
fair dealing, correct prices recommend
any business house. All these things
we affirm to be true of the Western
Union Tea Co, 704 Walnut street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
Potato sonp.

Six boiled and mashed potatoes, one
quart of milk, one fourth pound of
butter Season with salt and pepper.
While MASKING add the butter and
pour in gradually the boiling milk.
Stir well and strain through sieve;
heat once more. Beat up an egg, put
in the tureen and pour over it the soup
when ready to serve.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

All entertainments, festivals, con-
certs, etc, for which an admission fee
is charged will hereafter receive notice
in this paper at the rate of cents per
line. We make decided reduction
from our regular rates. Benefit enter
tainments for the poor and needy will
be advertised free