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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30
Good .Mending Material.

A useful article recommended IN the
Iowa Homestead is made by thoroughly
boiling waste paper aud mixing with
glue and plaster Of paris or portland
cement 1t is "A superior material with
which to stop cracks and breaks il
wood. 1t can be kept IN close stopper
cd bottle, and when required for use re
duced to the consistency of Cruel ia hot
water with plaster Of paris added &c
make it slightly pasty and then use It
ut once, Ii il valuable for stopping leak
age around water pipes Of all kinds. II
will stop tho leaks in iron pipes If the
water be shut off long enough to allow
it to set. When used for this purpose.
tho empty pipe should be wrapped with
a single thickness Of cheesocloth jus,
wide enough to cover the break and then
apply the pulp, pressing 1t IN place
much after the fashion Of "a lead pipe
joining, only larger, and then around
this wrap piece of muslin.
Where farms are provided with "a wa
ter system bursting does sometimes &C
cur, and it is usually "A long distance te
the plumber A knowledge of this use
for paper pulp may save many plum
hers bill. Paperpulp and fine sawdust
boiled together for some hours and mix
ed with CLUB dissolved in linseed or
make a perfect filling for cracks in
floors. 1t may be put on and left until
partly dry and then covered with paraf-
tin and smoothed with Il hot iron.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30
A Much Mortgaged Cow.

"There are tricks in all trades but
ours, remarked the carpenter, and we
sometimes drive screws with hammer 50
A few days ago, not more than 1000
miles from Lake county, says the Nerm-
illion IN. d. Freeman, collector called
on farmer for the payment OF a note
secured by chattel mortgage. The farmer
was obdurate and gave no satisfaction
that ne would ever pay the note. Finally
the collector said "Well. I'll have to
take the II cows named in the mortgage
"Oh, no you haven't got mortgage on
II cows on this farm, why, yes,
have And the collector pulled out a
copy of the motgage and read as
follows
lone red aud white COW. che COW
spotted red and white, one red COW with
white spots, one COW with white spot Ia
forehead, one red COW with two white
bind feet. one white COW with red spots
on side one white and red COW, one red
COW with Two white fore feet. one white
COW with red spot on shoulders. one
red COW with white spot on hips, one
white COW spotted with red Now. how
do you like hiatt continue the collector
eOh that's all right / see you've got II
mortgages on my old red and white COW
there she IS down 10 the pasture the boys
will 70 down and help you catch her
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30
The Man with the Blues

Few persons have the art OF having the
blues without inflioting them upon their
friends. Tbs consequence Is that the
average man makes himself a perpetual
nuisance, a spoiler OF dinner parties and
good cheer in general. Inc view thai it
is better to be honest and show how You
feel is an absurd one This one OF those
cases when II IS imperative IN the inditid-
ual 10 play the hypocuie. Il doesn't DO to
act as a germ center for the diffusion Of
misery II 4 IS unhappy his condition is
not bettered when he has reduced B 60
the same chdtion Ever blessed is The
man who is always the same Il does no,
matter what reasons he has for depression
for he manages TO turn a smiling outside
towards the world This is a feminine
accomplishment Men have less Of The
art OF eoneealment than women This is
one reason for the subsection 10 which
women holds humanity. The Yerg know
ledge that she does not feel as she looks
only increases the mystery that surrounds
her.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30
POINTS IN ONION CULTURE.

Fertilizing he Croi, The New Method OF
Transplanting Setting Plants Varieties
Onions will groa IN almost any soil
that is well flied with humus. possesses
fertility and can II thoroughly drained
A rich, sandy loan Is preferred En-
deavor to have tn land free from stone.
rubbish aud foul weeds. Experienced
growers claim that II is almost impos-
eible to put ON toe much manure. Any
good compost VIII answer. Many nse
poultry manure and ashes, applied as
top dressing, IN addition to other ma
nure. Soils which have previously been
fertilized, as the ono mentioned III the
query, viii produce "A large crop with
no other fertilizer than nitrate Of soda.
From 600 to $50 pounds per acre Is
sufficient, but that amount should be
divided into two or three parts and ap-
piled at different times during the sea-
SON The onion manures which arc adj
vertsed have also proved satisfactory ns
fertilizer for such land a top dressing
Of ashes, phosphate or other manure
when bulbs are half grown Is very bene-
fetal
Formerly 1t was the custom to sow
the seed directly IN open ground, where
the crop was to come to maturity. Now
many progressive growers SOW seed IN
der glass and transplant 1t is claimed
that onions will bear transplantiDg bet
ter than almost any other plants; that
the crop natures several weeks earlier
that the yield is more satisfactory, and
that tho task of wedding is less difficult
than when the seeds are sown IL the
field. 1t is absolutely essential that the
seed be fresh. Three pounds Of seed per
acre Is the amount usually sown, al
though beginner can safely SOW at the
rate of four pounds Where seed If sown
directly in field it can usually be put In
as soon as it is possible to get the ground
in first class condition Where sets are
used they should be planted as early as
may be without subjecting them to dan
ger from frost.
In setting plants many crowd them as
much as possible. Some place rows only
12 inches apart, while 6inches is about
the average distance. This precludes the
use of horse in cultiyating. The usual
way is to cultivate with wheel weeders
and cutyators For market purposes
the fayorite varieties are yellow Dan
vers, Red Wethersfeld and White Globe.
These are al! large and popular OH
Farmer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30

one point needs to be emphasized at
this time Farmers should inquire more
closely into the wants OF local markets
and tfy TO meet their requirements II is
surprising 10 shAt an extent the interior
towns depend upon large cities perhaps
% or 50 miles away for produc which
should be supplied by nearby farmers Ia
the more thiekly populated parts OF the
country, fresh vegetables, poultry. eggs
inca, and dairy products are always in de-
maud, At hifly temunerstise prices, yet
how Altlr Of the money paid Tor these
commodities goes into the pockets OF
farmers eho should receive i all In
fact. II IS no uncommon sight to see
farmers bu3 ng ies their own tables
vegetables ~h'th bY little iofethought
might have been raised 90 the farm and
made q source 81 pFoht
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30

re i've Is to take part, however little
that pau mas be. ia benefits for man
Kind and 10 The worlds great humane
~ork 30 ssel that we do something
shoash little, perhaps, to help along
good cAases, whlch makes our mite OF
Aid felt in the happiness OF those round
about a. and siaf of whom we never
see % know This IS satisfying to the
conscience, asd Joy 10 the heart. and
sniArxing 10 the character " Blake.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30

This Is to certify that on May llth !
walked to MelIck's drug store 90 pair
OF erutehes and bought bottle Of Cham
serlan's Pain Balm FOR innammatory
rheumatism which had crippled me up.
After using three bottles | am complete
~ cured | can cheerfully recommend
it Charles H. Wetzel. Sumbury. Pa,
sworn aud subscribed 10 before me on
August 10, ls9i.--Walter shipman, !.
T. For sale At 80 cents per bottle by
Bixby q Buck. Druggists.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30

II will be an agreeable surprise TO per
sons subject 10 attacks Of bilious cole 10
learn that prompt relief may be- had by
taking Chamberlain's collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. In many Instances
the attack may be prevented by taking
this remedy AS soon "A the first symp-
toms of the disease appear. y and 80
cent bottles for sale By Bixby Il Buck
Druggists.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30
Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Watervil
Augusta, Skowhegan and Bangor.
From Boston. Portland, Lewiston. Augusta,
MateryilIe Sko2hegan and bangor.

as-'Flag stations; at which trains will stoI
on signal or notice to Conductor.
MIXED between Bingham and No. Anson.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Norridgewock, for Mercer, (and Electric
Cars to and from Skowhegan.) At Arson. for
Sawyer's Mills, (Starks);
No. Anson for North and West New Portland
Dead River, Flagstaff and Eustis. At Bingham
for Forks Moose River, Mayfeld. Kingsoury
and Abbott.
WIN. AVER SUPT.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30

A writer in an English paper asserts
that only one steer out Of every geo ship
ped from the United States is lost. while
from the River Platte from one to twenty
five and from Australia from one To over
SEVEN
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30

"My baby had Group and was saved
bv Shiloh's Cure writes Mrs. J. b.
Martin, Of Huntsville. Ala. For sale by
Geo. II Sampson, Corner Druggist.
Your plstonie friend IS apt to get real mad
Il YOU propose 10 any one else.
1T is queer" said Mrs Blooeher. that a
man can take enough interest in his wie's
letters to open them. but not enough to mail
them
AFFfnAvIr- as TO personal character may be
necessary 10 sllay suspicion or 10 attract the
simple minded but what has the manufsct-
urer's private character to do with the efficacy
of his so.cslled cure7" Ely's Cream Balm
depends solely upon its reputation OF Years
as successful cure for catarrh in all it's
stages. II is absolutely free from mercury or
any other drug injurious to the system. Be
ing applied directly TO the diseased mem
brane II affords instantaneous relief and will
effect perfect cure OF catarrh.
He I'm an argument Well thank good
ness, I'm rot two. faced She You ought
to be thankful one face ike yours IS
enough"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30

SOW patch Of oats to be cut as green
food. The oats should be cut iust as the
seeds are in the milky stage. which ar
rests the nutritious matter in the stalks
and renders them palatable They are
cured the same Us is done with hay.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30

The average cost of drawing a ton of
produce to market over good roads is
stated by the Good Roads Committee in
the report to the New York Legislature
TO be 20 cents per mile and only ? cents
mile over good maeadam road
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30
Consumption oanl,o Cured

by the use of Shiloh's cure. This
great Cough Cure is the only known
remedy for that terrible disease Geo.
G.. sampson, Corner Druggist
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30

Ground grain can be more intimately
mixed with coarse food. and in that respect
it not only serves to balance the ration.
but the combination OF foods eheapens
the whole and more perfect digestion
results.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30

Farmers who use oats 10 this manner
run them through a fodder cutter stalks
and heads and sprinkle a little oornmeal
over them. They are highly relished by
cattle and horses
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30
BARGAIN IN
REAL ESTATE

offer for sale at bargain. my slaugh-
ter house place on North St, opposite
the DR.. Mann place, 50 called 1t con-
tains about 3 acres and IS well watefed
by several of the finest springs IN this
vicinity is well adapted TO early garden
ing and at the hgue At which | will sell
il, is surely a bargain in every sense.
The buildings consist Of a story and
hall house facing on North St finished
throughout. in good repair and is rented
to good party.
At the farther end OF the place is the
largest and best equipped slaughter house
in town. 1t is fitted up for the purpose
of keeping and raising hogs and there is
room enough for two or three hundred.
To the right person this place IS a bonan
"a. and | can give good and satisfactory
reasons for selling.
For further particulars sail on me at
my store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30

Diseased blood, constipation. and kid
cay. liver sod bowel troubles are cured
BY ksfi's Clover Root Tea. For sale by
Geo. =. Ssmpson, Corner Druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30

Il IS much easier to feed whole grain
than to grind IT, but it is better TO put the
labor to it than to lose in the feed.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30

Mas WiNsLovts SooTWsG SYRUP has been
used for over city years By millions OF moth
ers for their children while teething, with
perfect success. IL soothes the child, soitens
the gums, slisys ali pain. cures wind collie,
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
sold by Druggists In every part Of the world.
Twenty eve cents a bottle. BE sure aud ask
for Mrs. WinHlow.s Soothing syrup and
take ne other kind. ly3s
again lhs question Of thu day Is. WHAT'S
he score7'
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30

Pills do not ere Constipation. They
only aggravate. karl's Clover Root
Tea gives perfect regularity Of the bow
els. GEO. +. sampson. Corner Druggist
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30
Insect Powder at PattenS
Farm for Sale.

Situated in Pennington Me. on the
river and stage road about | IL miles
below Pennington Center village, contain
ing $50 acres suitably divided into past
uring wood, moving and tillage land.
we'll watered, with two orchards and
some intervale, aqueduct water to house
and barns. Buildings are comparatively
new and in good condition. Price $500.
For further particulars inquire OF 2. p.
TUFTS or GUSTAVUS HAYES, near
the farm. 3wt7
BENJAMIN ADAMS, No. Arson, Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30

When I1aby was alex, we gave her Castoria.
When aha WAS a Child. she cried FOR Casioria-
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria-
When she had Children. abe gave them CastoriA-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

Calvin b. Southland OF st. Adams in the
County Of Somerset on Dec. G. A. ID. 1884, by
his deed of that date duly executed, and re-
corded in Somerset Registry of Deeds, Vol.
226, Page 242, conveyed to the undersigned In
fee and in mortgage the following described
real estate situate in the Village OF said St.
by land occupied by F. Il. Brigham; East
by the centre Of Indian Stream, SO called;
South by land then occupied by Albert Perry,
road leading North and South by the Town
House, SO called, in said village; together
with all the buildings thereon standing, in
Guiding the Sash and Blind Factory, the
shingle mill, Planning mill and Box manu-
factory, and all the water power, machinery.
fixtures, and tools used In all OF the buildings
on said rear estate. The condition Of said
mortgage deed has been broken by reason
whereof the undersigned claims to foreclose
said mortgage, and gives this notice accord
ingly. swls
Livermore Falls, Me-, April Is. 1895,
CHARLES A. SOUTHARD.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30
Cum Camphor at Patterns Drug Store.
For over Fifty years

pa, what If pos hnnous lame 1T is get
ting what you want after sou have ceased to
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30
It's Curious woman

who cant have confidence in Dr. Pierceis
FAgofite Prescription. Here is tonic for
tired out eomanhood. a remedy for AL its
peculiar ills and sllments-and II IL doesu' I
help you, there's nothing to pay
What more can you ask for, in a medicine3
The Prescription" will build up, strength
en- aud invigorste the entire female system.
II regulates and promotes all the proper fune-
tions improves digestion, enriches the blood
dlspels aches and pains, brings refreshing
sleep, ana restores health and vigor In
female complaints" Of every kind aud in all
chronic veal nesses and derange meuts, It's
the surest remedy.
Nothing urged in It's place by dealer,
though II may be better for hin TO sell. can be,
lust a. good" for you to buy. Send for 4 free
pamphlet Address worlds Dispensary Med
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30
PILES PILES PILES

ur Williams l. biau Pie Ointment viii cure Blind
Blseding liberated and Itching Piles Il ahsorbs the
tnmera, a,ays the Itching At once acts pOultce.
gives instant eisf DR.. williams Indian Pie Out
AprepareG ouiy for Piles and itching Of ths pri-
parts aud nothing elise bach box guaranteed.
sou hy druggists seut BY mai, sec q 90 per box.
WILLIAMS MFG co, Props, Cleveland o.,
d7e. K. SamI son, Skoshegan Agent.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30

News He; They say that Walt whitman
Is coming into favor more and more" Miss
Chotesu from Chioagol-"Why, thought he
was dead
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-04-30

Or. Pierce's Pellets cure constipation, piles.
hiliousntas, indigestion and headaches.
Miss Pettygirl is very sensitive" I'm
what way" when Jorkins compared her
feet TO little mice at the dance the other night
hag atn f.A
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-05-21
OUTRAGE IN CHINA.
Two English Missionaries the Vic
tins of the Heathens, Rare.

VICTORIA, B. c., May 2O.-The steamer
AItmore, arriving from the Orient last
night, brought advices of an anti-mis-
sionary outrage at Tai Chau, China. Two
English missionaries named Ferguson and
Walker were the victims. Proceeding by
boat from Shanghai to Chen Kiang.
Ihey arrived at Tai Chau on April Is.
while awaiting the return of a mes
senger whom they had sent with their
cards and passports to the residence of
the chief local official, they were at
lacked by mob that bombarded them
vigorously with stones
The two Missionaries, finding the sit1a-
ton intolerable, left the shelter of a cab
IN and attempted to pull up the anchor
and shove their boat into the stream,
their crew having fed beyond the range
of the missiles
During this operation, the stone throw
ing became more vigorous than ever, and
a shot was fired, the bullet passing
through Mr.. Ferguson's left hand. At
last the boat was got off, and, being re-
Joined by its crew, dropped down the
stream. The boat became again the tar
get for a cloud of missiles as it passed
narrow part of the channel, but no
serious injury was inflicted.
An officer and ten soldiers arrived upon
the scene while the outrage was going
on, but their presence had little, if any
effect in quieting the rioters.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-05-21

WASHINGTON, May 20.-Perhaps
inspired by the frequent references in
congress and ehe newspapers to the
probability of japanese competition in
the future with our own manufacture
ers the statistical bureau of the state
department, some time ago, called upon
United States Minister Dun at Toxic
to report upon the prospects of COM
petition by American manufacturers
for contracts in the Japanese empire"
The minister, in the course of his
response, says that while there has I'M
til recently been a large difference in
favor of the British in cost of produc-
ton. this is rapidly disappearing and
there are now fair prospects Of some
articles of American manufacture sur
passing the English and other Euro
pean makes. This fact is owing more
to superior finish and excellence than
in prices of American goods.
AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVES
are growing in favor in spite of the
obstacles arising from the fact that
British machines have been used and
the shops are untitled for the repair of
the American engines.
Mr.. Dun gives some advice to Ameri-
can manufacturers as to the necessity
of their studying the tastes of the
trying 20 educate them to use our
standards. With unlimited cheap skill
ed labor, and abundance of coal and
magnificent water power, the indica-
tons are that in the near future the
manufacturing industries in Japan will
increase enormously. When the new
treaties come into operation, there
will, however, be nothing to hinder
American enterprise from taking ad-
vantage of these great opportunities by
starting manufactures in Japan.
The Japanese government, the min
lster says. is about to contract for the
construction of four big battle ships
abroad, and some of these will go to
the United States if the diet approves.
The Japanese government is well dis
posed toward American shipwrights
for political and other reasons, and
they feel that it will be wise to place
some contracts with
JAPAN's BEST CUSTOMER
and steady friend. AS most of the
japanese naval officers and construct
ors have been educated in England.
they naturally strongly prefer Brit
fsh ships to any others, but the gov
eminent believes that the placing of
orders in the United States would be
gratifying to the American people, and
they are DESTROYS of teStifying to some
tangible manner of appreciation of
the uniform friendliness of Americans
toward Japan In this they are back
ed by some of the most influential Of
the japanese newspapers.
The minister speaks of the recent
visit TO Japan of special agents from
Cramps and Union Iron Works and
says they left the country fairly well
satisfied with ENCOURAGEMENT they re-
ceived from the authorities
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-05-21

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