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The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
ST. MICHAEL THE wEiGHER.
Stood the tall archansel weighing

Stood the tall archangel weighing
All mans drea ming. doing. saying.
All the failure and the pain,
All the triumph 4 the gain
In the uninagined years,
Full of hopes. more fun of tears,
Since old Adam 5 hopeless eyes
Backward searched for paradise,
And. instead, the flame blade saw
OF memorable law.
Waking, behell HIM there,
With his fire gold, hickering hair,
In his binding armor stand,
And the scales were in his hand.
Mighty were they and full well thoy could
poise both heaven and hell.
CANCEL, asked humbly then,
"Weighe-t thou the souls of men?
That thine office i, | know.
Nay, he answered me, mot SO.
But | weigh the hope Of man
Since the power OF choice began
In TIM world, of good or Ill.
Then | waited and was still.
In one scale saw him place
All the riories OF ctr race
Cups that lit Belshal14r feast,
Gems, the lightning vi the east.
Kublai ) scepter. Caesar sword,
Many a poet golden word,
Many u sail Of science, vain
To make mon rs gods again.
In the otaer scale he threw
Things --riic-s, outaaat, tsw,
Martyr a-A. arena sand
OF 81. Francis cord a strand
Bceeheu CUPS OF men WAu-r need
Fastel that the poor inIslt feed,
Dlslausions AMI aespairs
OF young SAINTS with griei srayrd hairs,
Broken hearts that brake for man
Marvel through my pulses ran
Seeing thaa tnr beam alslue
swiftly Yu tais hand decline.
Will earth splHulor aad renowu
Mounted .5At as thistle down.
JAIME, Russell Lowell.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
An AMUSING DEBATE.
The Subject Wa Serious Enough, but the
Situation Was Comical.

SlluaIiOn " rs COmlcAl.
When, in the old days of trouble be-
tween the English and French, there
was talk of sending Admiral Hawke to
sea to keep watch over the enemy fleet,
there occurred "a notable interview. 1t
was November The weather was stormy
and dangers for vessels and the gov
eminent was not agreed as to sending
them out.
Mr.. Pitt, who was III bed with govt,
was Obliged to receive those who had
business with him in his chamber This
room had two beds and no fire. The
Duke of Newcastle came to him to con-
slider the sending out of the fleet, and
had scarcely entered the room when he
cried out, shiyering all over with cold
How is this? No fire."
No, /" said Mr. Pitt. when have
the govt, | cannot bear one -
The duke, wrapped in his cloak, took
a seat by the invalid's bedside and be-
gan talking, but he found himself I'M
able to endure the cold.
pray allow mel" he exclaimed sud
denly, and, without taking off his cloak,
uc DuIlft ullt5eIl Ill Ine OtIleF Deu ana
continued the conversation. He was
strongly opposed to risking the fleet in
the November gales Mr.. Pitt was abso-
lutely resolved that it should put to sea,
and both argued the matter with much
warmth. 1t was the only warmth, in
deed, in the room.
II am positively determined that the
feet shall sail, said Pitt, accompany
ing his words with the most lively ges-
tioulations.
1T is impossiblel 1t will perish"
said the duke, with equal emphasis
AT the moment the discussion waxed
hottest another dignitary Of the realm
came i'll and found it difficult to keep
his countenance at the sight of two
ministers celebrating on matter of so
grave Importance from such novel sit
uation.
The fleet did put to sea, and Mr.
Pitts Judgment proved to be right The
enemy was crippled and signal adj
vantage gained. Youth ) Companion.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
PROBATE NOTICES.
To all persons Interested in either of the
Estates hereinafter named.


A T A COURT OF PROBATE held at skow.
"A hogan, within and for the county OF SOM
erset. on the I'd, TUESDAY OF July In the year
OF our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
ninety six the following business having been
indicated, 1t is hereby Ordered: That public
notice thereof be given to all persons interest
ed' that they may appear at Probate Court 70
ONCE on the End TUESDAY OF AUG. nert
at nine of the clock in the forenoon and be
heard thereon and object if they see cause.
Annie b. Lessor, late OF Skowhegan decess.
ed. Will and Petition for probate thereof pre-.
sented by Paul Lessor the executor named
therein.
Lucinda S. Taylor. late of Norridgewock
deceased. viii and Petition for probate
thereof presented by Ellen G. Eldrdge the
executrix named therein.
Frances T.. HUFF. late of Detroit deceased
win presented for probate by Phebe A Pease
the executrix named therein.
Patience Quimby, late of Starhs deceased,
viii presented for probate by Thomas Bus
well the executor named therein.
Charles Huntoon, late OF New Portland
deceased. VIII prest ntt for probate by
George w Huntoon the executor named
therein.
James W. Bixby. late of Athens deceased,
Will and Petition for probate thereof present
named therein.
Judah Mcclellan, late of Skowhegau de-
ceased. Petition tor license to sell ana con
yey real estate presented by Forest Goodwin
administrator.
Ezra johnson, late OF Surry deceased.
Petition for license to sell and COW req
estate presented by Frank W. Hoyey qua dian
OF minor heir.
Albert H. Low, late of Fairfield deceased
Petition for license 10 sell ard couveE -eh
estate presented by Lizzie f. Low guardian
OF minor heirs.
Olive Ross, late of skowhegan deceased,
list and final account OF {. A. Ross admir-
presented.
Sarah F. Boswell. late of Starks deceased.
lst and final account of Thomas Buswe4 hi'
presented.
Mary A smith, late OF skowhegan deceas-
executor presented.
Archie Dean Linn, ct ais of Hari4nd
minors. ist account of w. A. Bumps gua1d'sH
presented.
Levi Holway, late of Scion deceased Final
account OF Angela NJ. Holway, admX. present
Orlando C. Gaylord. late of Fairfield de'
ceased lat and final account of Leroy /
Blackwell, admr. presented.
Moses q. Badger. late OF Palmyra deceased
Fourth account OF Albert p. Smith guafu'S'
OF minor heirs presented.
Charles T.. Leighton, late Of Harmony dT'
ceased. LIST and final account of Rehe d
Reed, admr. presented.
Lydia A. Durgin. late of The Forks deoeG,
ed Petition for appointment of Edward wv
Kenney, admr.
Samuel Gibson, late OF Fairfield deceased
Petition for license to sell and convey H. ~
estate presented by Carrie I. Gibson, guard'A1
OF minor heirs.
TURNER BUSWELL, Judge
Attest; NATHAN FOWLER Register
Post Office address, Judge and Resisrmn
Skowhegan, Me. 'N"
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30

"For five weeks lived on cold water,
SO to speak, writes man who suffered
terribly from Indigestion.
He could hardly keep anything on his
stomach, What stayed, wasn't proper
ly digested and gave him terrible paugs.
This is not an uncommon case. Dys.
peptics don't get enough nourishment.
They are generally thin and weak. w
They may eat enough, but they don t
digest enough, Much of what they eat
turns into poison. II this keeps on
there's no telling ,chdt disease they may
get next.
That's why it is best to take Shaker
Digestive Cordial, Gs soon as symptoms
Of indigestion appear.
1t cures all the evils of indigestion, and
prevents the evils which indigestion
causes.
Sold by druggists, price 10 cents tc
$l.00 per bottle.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
The Discovery Saved His Life.

Mr.. G. Caillouette, druggist, Beavers
Vile, H., says: "To DR.. Kings New
Discovery l owe my life. Was taken
with la grippe and tried all the physie-
ians for miles about, but of no avail and
was given up and told / could not live
Having DR.. Kings New Discovery in my
store | sent for bottle and began its
use and from the first dose began to get
better, and after using three bottles was
up and about again. 1t is worth its
weight in gold. We won't keep store
or house without it, Get free trial
At K. L. Patterns Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
THE CHILDREN.

Only to keep them So
Soft, warm and young
The wee. feeble fingers
The babbling tongue,
Tears that we kiss away,
Smiles that we w.n,
Careless OF knowlt dse.
As guiitless Of sin.
Only To keep them 50.
Frank. true and pure,
OF cur full wisdom
So lovingly sure.
Our trown all they shrink from,
our fiat their law,
Our store whence all sladness
They fearlcssly draw
Only 10 ke o hein so-
Sweet hauu5 that cling,
Sweet lips that laugh for us
Sweet tones that ring;
Curls that We tram u wave,
Feet that We guide.
Each fresh step a wonder,
Each new word fiFI5s
Only 10 keep them 50
Women and men
Ar the tinles that e.reled Us
Lovingly Them
Gentle ana good - "a,
Patient and strong.
Guarding car weaknesses.
Bearing Us long
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
STATION.
[seneca, "Gdipus, $50 SOL

[Seneca, ''tEdipus $50 SOL
Fate drives us on. Yield we to fate.
No carking cares Will mend our state
Or change the web that fortune weaves-
Poor mortal man, who sins and grieves,
His course foretixed from heaven receives.
There Is the thread relentless spun
Of every lifu beneath theZun.
Their ordered path all things pursue,
and from the old was born the new.
W god that knits the causal chain
That knits events might break II twain.
No prayer ava -ls-his race each one
Foreruled must run.
Academy.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
White For YAch:inR.

The color chosen by experienced
yachtswomen for general wear is white
1t neither fades nor spots with salt wa
ter. Exposure 70 Ae sun only causes the
creamy tone to become richer and dark
er, besides all of which advantages it is
considered more chic than the time hon
ored blue.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30

owned in East st. Louis, was struck by
three barrels Of syrup, a fierce of lard
and one barrel of vinegar. Absolutely
the only uninjured parts are the saddle
and the Morgan & Wright quick-repair
tires, which were full of air when the
machine was found. Even If these tires
had been punctured, unless severely
torn, any one of the holes could have
been repaired by the quick repair device
in them, without trouble. Riders of
these tires, when they have a puncture,
need only be careful to pump as much
air as possible into the tire before insert
ing the quick-repair tool. The repair
can be made in two minutes, at the road
side, without taking the tire off the
rim.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30

The Little Men and Women for July is
a bright number. The opening story is
Effie and Walisa by Frances G. Spark
hawk, who tells how two little Indian
girls played dolls. This is followed by
Locked-up in Tower, Boston boy in
the spire of Cologne Cathedral, by Frank
J. Bonnelle, and then comes number of
entertaining stories and verse for the
boys and girls.-Alpha Pub. Co. Boston.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30

There is this immense benefit in ma
chinery, that it carries on those opera
tions which debase the mind and injure
the faculties. A man by constantly per-
forming the same operations becomes
unfit for any other. - Sir Humphrey
.Dayy.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30

Red is entering more largely than
ever into interior decorative schemes
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
w E

will give you the
benefit of our exper-
fence in the printing
business and help
you to get out a Job
that will both please
your eye and the eye
of the public.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
"the sweet south
That breathes upon bank OF yiolets,
Stealing and giving odor.n

Aud, as you gather breath aud
strength and call your reintorcements
up, presently you will be the summer
gale tearing blossoms and bending
boughs, with rain torrents in great
shrouding folds about you. Sigh or
tempestuous, one marvels are YOU al
ways the same wind blowing about
the sphere-the wind that blew three
thousand years ago and more. Was it
you, o summer wind, that famed the
fair forehead of Helen as she leaned ac-
ross the walls Of Troy aud saw her old
friends magnified through tears? Did
you once take the song from the singing
lips of Homer? Did you brush the
cheek of Cleopatra, threading strand OF
the yellow hair of the daughter of the
Ptolemys? Could you give us a hint of
the songs, the signs, of the people of the
lost Atlantis? Or was that wind long
since resolved into its dew? and are you
only creature of the hour, born of hot
currents and the earths rotation?
GRACE +. NUDD.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
u the Reporter.
The Summer Wind.

How softly 1t signs through the
branches; how swettly 1t sing, through
the leaves; what watts of fragrance are
its freight; how it lays 4 cool hand in
silken touch on our face. What low
rythmical confusion of sound, huttering
out of cloud; what whirring and
settling of wings; what distant lowing
it brings on its evening way; what
echoes of laughter, of chldrens voices.
of nurmuring bees. Of luting birds
when II comes fresh with the morning
How alive it is when in the fierce heat
of the day suddenly Is breath blows out
Of the east with hints of sea-foam on its
wings with iafgess Of salt perfume.
throwing far aud wide its invigorating
ozone And As We walk in the wood, on
any day. and hear 1t hover over Us, does
il not seem like the motion of some
strong spirit soaring with mighty errand
on it, course: What recolections, what
memories. what flashes Of half-forgotten
youth. OF life, it may be, lived before, in
other centuries. on other stars. il drops
with the scent of the Il 1wer il has stoop-
ed to kiss, with the half-guessed strain
of music that it caught with the bell
tones coming over water that makes the
heart homesick for some life some love,
it knows not what,
How far this gentle wind on its strong
pinions Lies over what sun-steeped
forests. what blossoming prairies, it
floats on its way from the western seas
Perhaps lot long ago it eurled about
the Wigwam where the Indian woman
cfooned above her child; aud ere that il
swept with unspent strength far out in
the southwest seas, and snatched the
last sigh from the drowning sailor
whose craft it sunk full fathoms five.
Gentle murmurer round the evening
lattice, scarcely lifting the leaf, tapping
the vine in light music, swinging the
bird asleep, how long is it since your
voice was a clamorous shout of triumph,
and far in, the midPaeiiic and the Indian
waters you scooped whole seas from
their bed and tossed them against the
stars: You come up out of the low
west all bland and tempered with the
shadows you have passed, but how long
is it since you crept at night to toss th9.
palms and soothe the burning heats thdt
brood about an Orient throne, before
you plugged into the great seas to
plough your way towards morning:
Yesterday, soft south wind. you were
a desolating simeon among tropical
archipelagoes. you were a sirocco blowing
over the sands of the desert you lost
yourself in orange groves and jasmine
flowers; today you are
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
w

Would like to do
your PRINTING, such
as Bill Beads, Bust
ness Cards, Circulars.
Letter Heads, Envel-
opeS, Hand Bills, &c.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30

W E
will do your work
IN a neat and pains
taking manner, at a
FAIR percentage of
profit.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
Why 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 speciality
for many years past, during
which time | have shod many
of the fastest animals in the
country, l would invite an
inspection OF my work and
methods, feeling entirely con-
6dent I can please the most
critical.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-20

NO true American can for a monneue d.
sire that his representative abroad should
depart either in his dress or in his man
ner Of living from the traditional ssmpli-
city Wlich has ever characterized our na-
Eaondi life AT the same time ne should
Wish 70 have his representative surround
ed with the comfort and respectaoiiitv
when MS station demands. No regret
need ever oe wasted over the fact that
tae American diplomat everywhere ap-
pears IN the simple garb of an American
gentleman. In the blaze Of gold lace wnlch
flashes from the ambassadors down 10 the
servants who upon state occasions wait
Behind his chair, the American reDresen-
tstiye stands out 50 distinct. 50 unioue.
II his simplicity that ne really appears
% De the only person who has a uniform
at all.
What the American diplomat really re-
Qulres is not a uniform Of ruffles and gold
lace, but a decent and Appropriate on
cial residence-such as Is provides fer all
other diplomats by every important gov
eminent in the world except his own-in
which ne can MAINTAIN the dignity OF his
onlc5 according to European ideass Those
ideas are based upo1 tina usage. long es-
tSblished in ell Of the important capitals
where the representatives Of foreign ma
provided by their and fur
nisned in an appropriate manner, and in
which the Incoming diplomat succeeds
his predecessor without disorder or con-
fusion There IS thus no break IN the cor
tinutty Of the social life Of the embass
or legation; It usually remains in the
sam spot and moves on according TO the
rules OF well-estabIished ~routine.-North
American Review for July
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-20

A boy Of seven once said to mis- mother:
II don't see why husoancs and wives
no relations at all. A husband IS just
q man you pick up anywhere" This
boy. q smart one, as his language sug-
gesIs. probably expressed q Widespread
childish perpleNsty. The thought Is anus
ing because of It's ignorance of thu mean
ing of marriage. but even as We smile
we do not half feel that the ehiid's way
Of looking al human relationship IS in =
sense the right one. and that marriage,
kowever necessary is in a emf
Eentiy unnatural2 A child carries MS
delightful love of ~sinpli6catioH into the
donaatn Of rules OF conduct He accepts
them with a terrible li~tesalnesS refuses
to recognize an exception, and IS the
bora foe Of the sophistries OF the casa
ist. Grls. who are apr 10 take rules Of
behavior more seriously than boys fur
sfssh choice examples Of this exactirg lit
erslness II was a girl who. seeing her
elder sister point ar a chestnut tree
decked with its new bloom reminded hsr
IN a shocked tone that il IS rude 70 point
Review.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-20
GOLD MINES OF GUIANA.
Nobody KNOW whether There Axo
Any In fF.a Dsanufed Terrifnrx

There are today. in what is probably
~indtsputaple British territory. placer gold
washings Of value. Here Al Industrious
man. IL successful, can make handsome
days wages by his labor. but nothing
mere. The formation is known as poct1at
has brought from some place gold which
has collected in pockets 50 that when one
of these Is found the finder is well re-
wardzd for his labor.
Bat as yet in no place have sufficiently
extensive deposits Of gold been found to
warrant the construction Of the necessary
works ard the employment CT hydTaulSe'
machines for use In obtaining the gold
This. therefore, prevents the entering OF
and the production of gold in much quan-
THY.
The Caliac mine. which is the one great
exception, began with 4 capitalization Of
$4,000, of which a portion represented the
concession and the Land. For four years
It was operated without yielding dlrld-
ends. while IN the next period OF twenty
years it distributed S15,90Q.V9e IL divide
ends. and The same amount Of stock. Az
Ter thar period. 50 far as l am aware. no
authentic Information exists. Now. how
ever. it is believed that the mine is worked
cut.
Apparently the 'spocketing' formation
also appeared in this lode: for the story
is told that the lode ended one Gay. and
no man could say whittier II went It
did not run OUT il simply stopped. One
theory fs that an earthquake disturbance
caused a break. the lost portion being
either lifted up or lowered down or moved
s.dewiss. 50 that il cannot be told. Where
ii IS Therefore. in the disputed territory
there may or there mcy net be ySluaoe
gold fields. No enc really knows.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-20
PRETTY WET SUNDAY.
No Excise Arrests. Eus Liquor Was
Mon scarce.

There were no excise arrests yesterday
in any part Of tha city. This does not
mean BY any means that there were no
saloons open, It is asserted BY many that
people dill not even have to be known to
gain admission to saloons; the guards
at the side doors admitting them indis-
~oriminately
cs1isf Murphy. speaking Of the situation
were no arrests Is That policemen were
unable 10 gain admission 70 saloons. /
realize the fact that saloons were open.
but swear there was business
being done. I believe there was. but /
was unable TO get proof. As usual. re-
serve men from every precinct We're out,
but the guards al the side doors appar-
eftly know our men no matter whether
they are in citizens clothes or not The
pGIiee vigilance Will not be relaxed. and
il ii Is possible 70 capture and convict
offenders. / will do so.
Whlle the salaonkeepers kept open
hcuses@and In some Instances did a lively
business. many OF them operated with
considerable eaatixn. Men were admitted
one at a time. and they usually went out
the same way. The police returns show
the usual nnmheh of arrests for being
drunk hut the prkoners ia nearly every
instance when arFaIgned III court discreet
w declared that&they had iqaor at home
or else managel Is get intoxicated out OF
town b. drinking stufY. they were not
accustomed TO.
Justice Potts carried out his usual pro-
gramule Of tining every drunk" s.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-20
MARYs LITTLE LAMB
Isis Naaae Was Benny and She Took
EsNsv Cnei Dasgars FROM Him.

Mary McGlynn@a woman Of many aliases.
was a prisoner IN Justice Potts court
again this morning. last Tuesday even
ing Mary found a little lamb. His royal
innocence was Benjamin Clark of No. Il
Mercer street Ben a been out on a
little lark and was en- his way home
rather lafe when Mary. attired in her
best. happened along.
stXVeli. how in the world have 0
heen.' she exclaimed, delightedly, at the
daily
zine. answered Benny.
Mary looked him over a moment and
then with a most surprised air discover
ed that she had made a mistake. She
really did not know the gentleman she
Mary McGlynn can. No apology was
necessary, but, te cement a newly made
friendship q small bottle of wine was
suggested. With the understanding that
Benny should never breathe that he met
sher, because She was married. you
know Mary consented 10 drink part OF
the bottle Of wine. The friendship grew
stronger. Mary became more charming
and Benny more delighted. Mary be-
came hilarious, to all appearances, and.
with q View 10 protecting her. Benny took
her 20 his room. BE was such a con-
siderate fellow that Mary learned to trust
him IN a short time. She became Growsy.
Benny became sleepy He slept. Mary
didn't. When Benny aMoke the bashful
iHdiueH ba0 ufSdll5e4FeA ana WITH hef
fifty Of his hard earned good round
American free silver dollars.
Benny reported the occurrence TO the
police and Detectives Pearson n Nc
Naily started on q chase for Mary. They
found her Saturday evening and she
has been IN custody ever since.
What puzzled Clark most was how
Mary managed to get out of the house.
She mildly explained that she jumped out
Of the window. Bennv's window is
eight feet from the ground, but
with $40 TO get away with, eight feet
was not rnuch ct a lump. Since her
arrest Mary has eEdeavcred to patch up
money.
Clark. who is a good natured fellow,
consented, not wishing to prosecute a
woman. Tpe police objected, however,
and Mary is held.
The prisoner is vel known to the
police and has IN hev fine duped a great
many men about town.