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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-11-12

1t is curious circumstance that the
skin of the abdomen of frogs changes its
hue ON the approach of bad weather, and
from the clear white becomes a dirty
yellow.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-11-12
Deafness Cannot be Cured.

by local applications. as they cannot reach
the diseased portj-r Of the ear. There is
only one way to cure Deafness. and that
is b. constitutional remedies. Deafness
is caused by an infaned condition of the
mucous lining OF the Eustachian Tube.
When the tnbe gets infamed YOU have
rumbiius sounG OF imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed Deafness is the
result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be destroy
ed forever, nine cases out Of ten are
caused Is oatarrh, which IS nothing but
an infamed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We vii give One Hundred Dollars for
any case Of Deafness Caused by catauh1
that cannot lie cured y Halls Catauh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. !. CHENEY 4 Co, Toledo. O.
Il Sid by druggists, sc.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-11-12

When chickens dress their feathers,
expressing Oll from thcir oil bags with
their bills aad distributing ii over the
plumage, rain is almost certain within
"A few haurs
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-11-12

Hon. F. w. Hovey, who has been
treasurer of the Sebasticook & Moose
head road for the past two years, ten
dered his resignation Monday, and has
severed his connection with the road.
Z. D. Lancaster will succeed him until
the next annual meeting next July.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-11-12
CORRESPONDENCE
SO. NorridgeWock

here by the death Of his brother.
In.bua IIilto, bos .old lie nil, .o,...
IN CIV Uavra.
o. IT.. .-,,..=s.,5
town. TUESDAY.
Miss sadie Trench returned IN Md
field. Monday. after suending her nm
mer vacation here.
y . ,vo..-..,..,.. >,z...,
terday '''' MN - w" ''''e'' "' -
FRANK iadiam has soId IN .toch ~
'i'e l'ea' MAJ hfi 10 a y. Fieueiic' fes
Mrs. Chas. Williams writes that the
cliihale OF colorado does not agree with
NE anu iler heai'h IL not a good "a
m.
~. ! Nv I'iiio do u Iuge Over lHe hehhepec
'''9 o''n repaired 'he pas1 Two weeks.
:. 4. Iibbetts went 10 Portland Mon
day morning Oh business.
!. ], Bigelow has commenced running
meat wagon.
Mrs. !. l.. Taylor Of Restor. viii IT,
main in town Tor two or three week,
With her mother. Mr.. II. {. Powers
Mrs. : k{fiobf a,i To-. to. Nj.
Sarah Taylor will spend he wlHfer 4jfh
their brother. Edwin Taylaf oa he
home fam near Old Point.
We learn that Clarence Harlow Of
Smith1ield. will soon move TO town aud
open a feed store.
Mrs. James Snauldinosof Wata,,flle
WAS in town this week.
Mrs. Frank Tuttle Who veff n The
Maine General Hospital tor treatment a
few weeks ago is reported to BE- impfoy-
ing.
Thomas Gould has moved into one Of
Cony Russell's rents at the corner
Mrs. Adde Spaulding Of Watqryilla
visited her sister. Mrs. Geo. Upssey no.
Gently.
Tho Y : r,.t, Nth - " (,..,..
last FRIDAY Il w. I'm. i,,,r. Ia nv
meating
simmer Indl,ins hod . .,ro,o .hao,.
THURSDAY of 1ast ,yaa .i''' Ia ~, fanoG
in his st9hIa ia =. bairlasl .a,5i,id io' Nv,
Mr.. John RuroeSe
+ p xicLersn, i h,ild;o, an aad;
tion ON the rrar If bopse
-,
9u,ie a. a nu ii u our 'taeieis al
Skowhegan last Thursday and FRIDAY.
Rev. + Muria If Janan oa,e . v.,,
Interesting leetura nv rho ster,o,,,f.o,,
At The Co9pregation5l cbn,cb rnasda,.
evening witch u,,s y,olI ot+o,,dod
nv. -.
~ ','''i''ou9e "oes iot seei1 10
mlhd coid weather, 10 tact, the flowers
seem to appreciate their good fortune
ana puf lorlh their best efforts. The
BEDS OF plnks, roses and ehrysanthe-
NUNS, together with the palms and
rubber plants present very tropical
appearance. This is the busy season
ana orders are constantly being filled
from various sections OF the state.
Russell Boardman of Wateryille. was
! in town, Sunday.
A largo numher of our naonl. aftond.
ed the celebration At Stonhagar Mon.
dav nieht, and enioved saod limn
the fire works were yenerous j.. nI1.ntit,.
and good in onalitv
m. ,,,....i ~.
,,o,n f t,, ,'no% y, a" -. V @F3
Iast Thnrsca,. ,.,ani,, tn, , a'i,' -
49, 'ui ','' pGl o"iuS - llIe
unable to come. the invitation k con
tinncd until to night.
qu.o ,,or-o,.- - ,...,;,..5 ..,. -.
- t,e 't1o ,,'
a.. w Ni.'' - '.'''
>, n,oo.;,,, of tho .,oa,.ho1a.u =. e..
pcmhagao W.. povor 90 Gn gna,,r,5 IL;
day afternoon AT e.. 4 Harrington
office
Pow and Afrs ! Ionay ot,.n3,a
tho na1tar Vii ,,oaa;,,,, - ~,
=
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-11-12

President Elect Mckinley in the many
speeches ne made at his home in the
two months prior TO election. certainly
demonstrated ability of a very high
order. OF this service to the cause
Hon. j. II. Marley in his speech upon
returning to his home Monday even
ing last said; William Mckinley
standing day after day on his porch, has
uttered words of patriotism, of phiIoso-
ply, and of craftsmanship that have
been an inspiration to the American
people. With dignity, with grace, with
fervor, he has in "A mastery manner
discussed every issue and presented to
the American people every phase of
every issue involved. Under all these
trying circumstances he has never made
mistake, and he has shown to the
world that he is equal to meet any emer
gency that may be placed before him
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-11-12

\ thcago dispatch SAYS "pernieiou,
activity in politics" will cost many hun
dred pustmasterS their positions PIesi-
dent Cleveland has in hand the hames
of several hundred members Of his
official family WHO have bern most
active in preaching the doctrine of
Bryan and free silver These men. it
is said. are selected fer dismissal
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-11-12

Frogg in the throat, for hoarsness,
sore throat, etc. at Simpsons, the
corner druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-11-12

DIR. Kilmer's Swamp Root the great
kidney remedy, at Simpsons, the corner
druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-11-12

There are 700 miles of travel before
the railroad passenger who starts from
ST. Louis to 90 to New Orleans.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-11-12
The Somerset Reporter,
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

n. SMITH. E. E. McNKELIE.
10. SMITH & CO., PUBLISHERS,
las WATER STREET, SKOWHEGAN, ME.
SUBSCRIPTION RArEs;-One year $1.5o six
months, rs cts, three months, 81 cts, when
paid in advance.
si75 will be charged if not paid until the
end OF year.
ApvERTIsMRsTs;-Busi and legal adver-
,,sm ents inserted at reasonable rates, adjusted
to the space used, and the position given.
Pricesquoted on application.
Cards of Thanks and Resolutions OF Respect
inserted at cents per line.
f,rA na
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-06-07

fer's recent quiet marriage surprised
bofh continents. has a butter house
huilt for this same daughter on the most
romantic plan. Through the farm runs
a clear, cool stream, and upon the cool
est portion Of it is set the little dairy
The outside is Of rough granite, low
built and narrow Inside there IS Dul
one room. This is tled, and through
the center Of il flows the stream. Great
windows air the buJter house.
The water enters through a silver
faucet Of great size that filters u, aAd
III passes out through a specially con-
trived appliance. I'm the middle OF the
butter house the stream gurgles and
rises and falls al day. There are TWO
stems leading down 60 the water, and
on these steps the fair butter maker sits
and washes the butter until the water
flows through it clear. This is butter
making on a decidedly romantic scale.
LIS usefulness to this wealthy and beau
tifuI girl is that 10 develops the muscles,
gives her something TO do, and is the
heathiest pastime known. But then
sac is and always has been an industri-
Gus girl.
The butter making Of the little Cleye-
lands at Gray Gables is something as
delightful as a fairy tale It isn't affec-
tatiOn that keeps Mrs. Cleveland eXclu-
sive from the world. she used TO go
ont enough Now she actually hasn't
The hours for pleasure. There are three
small girls 10 be taught TO be ideal wo-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-06-07

on the end of ones tongue belongs 10
the ways of the past. Now a woman
must have a hobby-a summer HOBBY
a hobby that she mounts and rldes out
into a healthy atmosphere where popu-
larity is gained entirely by Whole
souIed "camaraderie.
The aestheic girl who affects the
nicturesoue lassitude all day long and
then brightens up for ball or german
finds out that she is mot in it, with her
stirring. energetic, athletic sister, who
has taken her spin Of three or four
hours had refreshing bath and nap
and looks radiant in spite Of tan and
freckles.
FOR MOUNTAINS.
One ambitious young woman l know
is having a sensible chic outing gown
made for her journey to the summit Of
Mt. Blame. She and her two athletic
Yale brothers are going to take this
hazardous journey of four days very
soon, and a comfortable costume for
such a journey has need Of being very
light and at the same time very warm.
A soft brown camell hair was the
material suggested by the couturier.
The suit is in three pieces-knicker-
bockers, slightly baggy over the knee;
a short godst skirt and the very jaunti-
est short box-coat, to be worn over a
sweater.
/ watched some very skillful tennis
players in a picturesque old garden Of
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-06-07

cyclst is touring across country and
has lost his head covering. He can get
some make-shift at country cross
roads, but he wants us to get him sty-
fish little cap so he can come home as
good as he went. We send it to a post
Office ahead of him and he calls for it
when ne gets there on his wheel. We
did this with both of the Gebhards.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. both lost their hats in
one of those cycling tours Of theirs
The last we sent them were precisely
alike in style and as small as we could
obtain. The lady's matched a blue cy-
ioling suit, but Mr.. Gebhards was tan
cloth.
CAS- all people do not go cycling in
June 1 will tell you of the new derbys.
We see one this year that was brought
out by Prince George, Duke OF York.
1T has a tapering crown. Its height is
five and five-eighths inches. That you
will find high for derby. 1t is liked by
old men. The Ibrim is two and two
eighth inches wide and narrower ac-
cording to the shoulders of the man.
strange how this little rule is infiuenc-
ing hats this year. A mans hat brim
must not seem to reach over his shoul-
lers. scarcely beyond his cheek bones.
There is a new derby-the pancake
derby. 1t is very low. The Duke Of
HCife wore il in London, and American
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-06-07

for outdoor wear, and that increases
our business. No man wears a country
or negliee hat in town, and so our regu-
lar trade goes on just the same.
This morning" said he, turning to
a letter upon his desk, Il got a frantic
appeal from the owner Of large coun-
try house where there is yachting near
by. lit is at Lenox, in the Berkshires,
and, though this is a fall resort, by ac-
cident party drifted up there, and by
some miracle began boating upon the
picturesque mountain lakes.
"This letter asks me for something
absolutely new in yachting. The sisters
and cousins Of the family are coming
up next week, and the men are as much
put out as though they we're invited to
a dance with only cork sole shoes to
wear, Nothing to yacht in is the cry.
DUCK AND BLACK LEATHER.
Have [ anything new? Yes, [ have.
It is a white duck yachting cap with
white visor and strap This cap is a
mourning one. 1t was designed for
young Mackay, who is now his brothers
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-06-07
THE FORCE OF HABIT.
He Judged the Other Guest by an Indi-
cation Given at the Table.

He Judged the Other Guest by an Indi-
cation Given at the Table.
From the New York Press.
They were both students at the new
school of psychology, physiOgnomy
and metaphysics. They dropped into
an aH-night restaurant and were talk
lug of hypnOtsm.
See that young man over there near
the ice box?" asked one.
Yes; Why" asked the other.
what business does he follow, judg-
ing from scientific Observation?"
'Ee is either a night operator or a
gambler"
by what reasoning"
Because he is pale or nervous. The
sun never shines on him. He has a vo-
cation that keeps his nerves at high
tension"
The students left the contemplation
Of scientific research 10 investigate the
merits of two clam chowdeFs.
"Tll tell YOU what line Of business
that man follows" said the second phil
OS0pher. after long pause.
well. what does ne do for living?''
Paying teller in bank.
"HB0w do You knOw?"
81 watched him when the waiter
broHeht his pancakes a minute ago lie
dampened his fingers ard ran them over
10 see il the count was right"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-06-07

Tourists have worn it in Paris and Llv-
arpool-and in New York. Many of our
men now arriving home bring the pam
cake derby with them. don't like it,
but there are those who do. Frankly,
if a man is good looking this narrow
little fIattened hat looks very well on
him after you have got accustomed to it.
4 Hats are marked in monogram this
year. We used to have brands that
were stamped in colors and in gold, but
this season we have got to make mono
grams for everybody. Best girls don't
work hatbands as they did, but they de-
sign the monogram and the poor halter
has got to carry it out and put it in the
hat.
The hat-fastener is the same old
cord. but instead of bar there is slip
button. Few men like to wear string
to their hats. They cant get rid OF
their early recollections Of wearing a
string when they were little tads and
could not keep their hats on without it.
we do sell few brightly colored cords,
but these are 10 college boys and en-
thusiastic clubmen.
HILLS SAlLOh.
'There IS a very handsome broad
brimmed sailor hat that is much worn by
men who like the country and summer.
II has a very summary look. II is named
the Hill, after David 3. Hill, who wears
one every summer, in season and out.
But matters do not know it by that name
1t is a name given by popularity. Truth
to tell. hatters steer clear Of name for a
favorite hat, for as soon as a man knows
his hat has a regular name he begins to
dislike It nine times out of ten.
''The broad-brimmed sailor has band
Of whatever you want. It's width Of brim
is %, inches and its straw IS a very stiff,
fine quality to Keep it in shape.
titles are not much worn in summer.
When they are a narrow brim is wanted
one that can be tipped slightly TO one side.
not enough to call it a tip" but still it Is
not level with the eyes. A gros grain rib
bon is worn around It. The tile IS light
weight, and though it looks very ceremo-
NOUS and dressy for nee occasions, 1t is
by no means the heavy tile Of winter.
Railroad uagnates cling to the tile and
wear it constantly. That is one of their
peculiarities, so we matters find out.
How many hats must well-dressed
man have for summer7 Well. broad
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successor in all circles. lie is still in
mourning, but mOurners must yacht.
This cap is of very heavy duck, the kind
that does not launder, but cleans With
pipe clay every night. The visor is OF
patent or glazed leather, and the band
around it has a nautical buckle as well
as a slip that binds it close or loosens
it. That cap viii be q great favorite
this summer. Ii is becoming to coarse
featured men, tOning them down lit
tie. You have seen Elbridge T. Gerry
wear such c0mmOdore's cap as that
in the days when Gerry was the only
one who thought OF new yachting caps.
What does such a cap cost? Oh, I should
think it might retail at a.Iout So. A
yachting cap that sells for less than
chat has the eye of suspicion cast upon
it. Men are strange in that respect.
Every woman knows that you can get
a good felt hat for 81. But man must
pay 81 and s., or he is sure the hat will
lose shape, turn gray and be bad pur-
chase We don't often contradict them.
There is little yachting cap that
rs very swell, you might say, for it is
OAAN L4ieAb q man OAN44OAs oAg iG VI tilbAEy
would never buy. The truth is that it
ISN'T very durable, though it certainly
ds very pretty,
ct is a yachting cap of regular
yachting shape made Of grass cloth.
This, you know, is a tan material that
feels like linen and is smooth and cool.
A very thick quality Of grass cloth
makes a good cap. The visor is Of
white duck and there is a white duck
band. Many young men like this cap
because it has such a cool look. 1t can
he cleaned at a cleaners, but it so
easay soils again that at least three
of these caps are necessary for him who
wants always to wear one.
And here is a popularity about a
yachting cap. A tar likes to wear the
same hat all through a cruise or to ap-
pear to wear the same one. He may
really change and have his hat cleaned
or renewed, but he wants people to
think it is the same careless salt-sea
cap that he had when he started.
GOLF CAPS.
"And that is the difference between a
yachting cap and a golf cap. The
golfer must show something new every
day. Golf hats this year are rather
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-06-07

There was a chic little cap, beretta'
shaped. made of the plaid goods vita
a twist of brown velvet and qlA
that went with this golf costume t
must be more comfortable than tne l-
ulation Alpine that looks 50 per-a ~
absurd when tilted back from lle fore
head.
Three very independent young women
who are going TO take a walking 'oF
through Switzerland, that is 10 tahr -0if
weeks and cost the absurd sum of ST.
have chosen very sensible ineXpel
outing gowns. In these dresses .ae
can play tennis in civilization or c.l)
the north pole.
winds.
The short skirts that reach only 10 me
shoa-tops are made Of stout. strip 1 .el.
cloth-the very same material .'i.
awnings are made Of OF course .0H
are godet skirts, with quite a ht.Ie i..'
at the,bottom, but tight-ftting. R.a 2
fullness at all at the hips. The lAcse'
TO be worn with them are short don.
breasted Norfolk jackets Of dark DIE
flannel.
A Boston woman who believe. lmII
city in the sanitary qualities OF "
dresses has several outing gowns.
season fashioned, of coarse dr'h ....-
that's generally relegated to me ".. ..I
for dish towels, made up with .
godet skirt and a short JACKIE
remarkably we'll with a pink or -.H
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-06-07

and fastened at the front with IN,
pearl studs. A high, stiff linen cola,
and a narrow tie OF red satin was Worn
with this soft null blouse.
A boating gown that a Bar HARM.
belle wears this summer was design
by one of the SWEETEST couturiers "a.
and though the material chosen Wss
simple piece OF dark blue duck f. CO.
pretty penny, on account OF being a.
order for an especial design.
The skirt is rather a scant godat 77...
the fullness gathered at the back and ~
the seams strapped. But the cut NJ -
jacket boasts a very original depsr,r-.
from the ordinary short blazer of ~
season There is V-shaped niece c,s
from the jacket where the dart usr.r.
is, showing a bit Of red silk bslt ,rt
shirt waist. Two narrow reyers Of witt
duck begin at the shoulder seams ana
fasten in point over the sash.
A brunette, who affects a great deal a..
yellow in her costumes. has her VI,-.
duck jacket lined throughout with rs,.
yellow chambery. She wears glT,r,
with this suit a shirt waist Of pale ri.
low, with a narrow tie Of deep orange
A great many Of the stiff sailors xo-,
with yachting costumes are trimne5
not profusedly, generally with severe
straight bows and quilts. and often m.
only trimming is two black WINS n,
either side.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-06-07

her physician, my mother sent me out
20 the dairy. There we had milk-whlte
COWS with sweet breath and soft skin,
and when 7 sa. down 10 milk them they
would swish their tails and send down
the creamy milk I'm big streams.
eco milking now, ordered the ply
stefan. "Get out to Sandringham,
where the dogs are. Get up in the morn
ing. swing O. milk-pail on your arm and
learn c0ntenteluess of the dumb beasts.
ROYAL MILKING STOOL.
The Princess did this and got well. "A
portrait OF her with her milking stool
hangs in the Queens private breakfast
room at Windsor. liz is blue stool
with cOwsliDs painted on it. Victoria
never would milk. She liked her dom
kew and her ease TOO well. But AieNan-
dr2 found peace at the milking stool
some time ago that old favorite, Fan
nv Davenport. lost her health. No
body saw her OF heard of her. a ner-
vOus pr0slrati0D was said 90 De tne
cause of her retirement. Then came q
rumor from hel, country place. She was
milking two COWS at dawn, skimming
the cream or yesterdays milk. and nm
ally churnmga little blue handled DASH
ger in little blue churn, until she could
li5, ont grclr spoons OF yetow DU1,er,
Then lhe report came that she was Wen
again.
Pretty women have known for a long
time of the yfrture of fresh milk and
sweet butter I'm health and good looks
The HttIe country place nestled away
MOI far from the ci-v and manifestly to
Eunpfv -he town house with country
products has been really Tor the fresh
err. BIT ,he c1nr'exion ana nerves.
v.rg a certain Very vel known So
cic-v woman ,.-rs tc her doctor with
p muddy confpI.x.11. rhqt DISTINGUISHED
MOI. r, said ID her. .n0n'r come 10 me:
rak. rsat face somewhere else"
-Vhv doctor whit DO YOU mean?"
rerl.-f She startled and INDIGNANT.
81 mean literally wat / saw. Take
volrseff I'D ycur lille country place ana
,-,ra vour lca v n fresh milk every
r,orrfne at O'Clock
"Bus. doctor. w. re can i set fresh
mff gt such an rru-qn
"Ges e. f.0m the COW. DO Your own
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-06-07

one of the private hotels here. A slen-
der blonde girl in bright red tennis
gown of mohair produced singing
color note among her more sOm5re-
gowned companions The skirt OF this
gown was short. full godet, with
belt of satin ribbon attached, that went
twice around the waist and tied on the
side. The jacket was bolero. short
enough to show full blouse Of white
null that dropped over the belt slightly