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The Somerset reporter., 1897-12-02

Ada. "Why does Clara speak of George as
her intendedP Are they engaged?
Alice. "No; but she intends they shall be-"
Put an end to misery. Doans Ointment will
cure the worst case Of itching piles there ever
was and do il almost instantly Years of suffer
ing relieved in single night. Get Doans ONT
ment from your dealer.
Dearest" said the summer young man
you may not believe me, but must tell YOU
that you are the only girl | have loved this
year"
TO give you an opportunity of testing the great
merit of Ely's Cream Balm, the most reliable
cure for catarrh and cold In the head, a generous
10 cent trial size can he had of your druggist or
we mail it for ~ cents.
ELY BROS 80 Warren st, n Y. City.
II is the medicine above all others for catarrh
and is worth its weight In gold. can use Ely's
Cream Balm with safety and 1t does all that is
claimed for lib. w. Sperry, Hartford, Conn.
"Chipperly lost lots Of money in coll ge
playing poker, didn't hep
yes; l understand hat he was one OF the
most popular men there"
The Somerset reporter., 1897-12-02
Notice of Petition for Discharge.

SOMERSET COUNTY COURT OF INSOLVENCY.
In the case OF A. & j. Dulac OF Skowhegsn,
Insolvent Debtors. Notice Is hereby given
that said Debtors have filed in said Court for
said County OF Somerset, their petition for dis
charge from all their debts provable under the
insolvent law of said State OF Maine, and for
certificate thereof; and that hearing upon the
same will be held at the Probate Court Room
in Skowhegan, in said County of Somerset, on
Tuesday, the l4th day OF Dec. A. D., 1897,
at one O'Clock in the afternoon, when and
where all persons interested may attend and
show cause, II any they have, why the prayer
OF said petition should not be granted.
Attest: NATHAN FOWLER,
Register Of said Court for said County OF
Somerset. 2w47
The Somerset reporter., 1897-12-02
Go to any druggist for No. % %.

Sugar alone will apparently sustain life
for a considerable time
The lof,iest active volcano is CotopaM
1t is 10 $50 feet high, and its last great
eruption wa in 1855.
Taking DR. Elkins's measurement of its
distance the star ArcturuS exceeds the sun
in actual brightness five thousand times
Sir Robert Ball, the astronomer. says
that for communicating with the inhabi.
tants of Mars we would need a flag as
large as Ireland, and pole five hundred
miles long.
A physician, who has given much
thought to the subject, says that SO long
as the cycliSt can breath with the mouth
shut he is reasonably safe from heart strain.
The largest tree in America, and per-
haps in the world, is the 'Father of the
Forest" one OF the California redwoods
some of the Australian euoalypti are said
to grow as tall,
The safest course if caught in thunder
storm is to allow ones self to become
thoroughly soaked. The chances of safety
from lightning are ten to one in favor of
the wet person.
If, after eating pure food, fresh outdoor
air is breathed, the blood will show a
large increase in red copusces, but by
drinking stimulants, the red disks decrease
in serious proportion.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-12-02
PROVIDENCE FUR COMPANY,
AZ Westminster ST Providence. R. |.

Wants all kinds Of Raw Furs, Skins, Ginseng
Seneca, &c. Full prices guaranteed. Careful
selection courteous treatment, immediate
remittance. Shipping Tags, Ropes, furnished
free. Write for latest price circulars. sm3s
The Somerset reporter., 1897-12-02

There ia no medicine in the world
equal to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
for the cure Of throat and lung diseases.
This is fact that has been proven In
pumberless cases. Here is sample of
tried Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
while suffering from severe throat
trouble, and found immediate and effec-
tive relief. can unhesitatingly recon-
mend it."-EDGAR w. WHITTEMORE,
editor Grand Rivers (Ky.) Herald. For
sale at Horatio w. Cushing's drug store.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-12-02
"WhO Could Move Tt?"

The good people of the town of f. were
talking of moving their meeting house to
a more agreeable locality. Among the
advocates of the movement none were
more earnest than old Deacon A. who, by
the way, has an uncomfortable habit OF
sleeping in church. No matter how inter
estng the discourse, the old deacon was
sure to drop off about such a time. On
the Sabbath preceding the day appointed
for moving the house, the pastor preached
an interesting sermon on =" The Rock OF
Ages Growing eloquent in his remarks,
the minister finally added, with great
emphasis, WHO can move it?'
The deacon. having been asleep as
usual woke up just in time to catch the
query, and thinking the pastor referred to
the Westinghouse, rose up in his seat and
exclaimed, I'm bring over my yoke of
steers, andthey'll jerk ii along the whole
distance, if you'll keep plenty of hard
wood rolling under it.n The deacon
never slept in meeting after that.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-12-02
HUMPHR EYS'

CURES
No. 1 Fever, Congestion.
No. Q Worms.
No. 8 Infants Diseases.
No. Z Diarrhea.
No. 7 Coughs & Colds.
No. 8 Headache.
No. 10 Dyspepsia, Indigestion.
No. ii Delayed Periods.
No. t2 LeuchOrrea.
No. 10 Group.
No. IA Skin Diseases.
No. is rheumatism.
No. 10 Catarrh.
No. 27 Kidney Diseases.
No. "a Sore Throat.
No. IT Grip & Hay Fever.
DR., Humphreys HOMEOPATHIC Manual Of
Diseases at your Druggists OF Mailed Free,
Sold by druggists or sent on receipt OF 25cts.,
Scots or 81 Humphreys Med, Co, Cor. William
and John SITS, New York
The Somerset reporter., 1897-12-02

Mrs Watts: My husband won about 800 at
poker night before last.
Mrs Potts; How do you know
"Because he said he won $25, and he gave
me SIS
For three years | suffered from salt rheum.
1t covered my hands to such extent that |
could not wash them. Two bottles of Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me-" Libbie Young, Popes
Mills, st. Lawrence county, N. Y.
Some OF the parties who are talking about
going to Alaska would accomplish more by
going to work.
EEP your blood pure, your appe-
~ tite good, your digestion perfect
by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, which
has power to keep you WELL.
"Going abroad this year,"
81 don't know. I've placed myself entirely
at the disposal Of Pres Mckinley"
For Over Fifty Years.
MRS. WrNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over fifty years by millions OF moth
ers for their children while teething, with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child, ssftens
the gums. allays all pain, cures wind collie and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will re-
lieve the poor little sufferer Immediately.
sold by Druggists in every part Of the world.
Twenty FIVE cents q bottle. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup" and
take no other kind. 1y38
The Somerset reporter., 1897-12-02

Try the popular &c cigar "Liz''-at
the Corner druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-12-02

DR.. Robbins No. 1926 for the liver.
The age-herald., 1897-09-09

try has been in hard financial straits for sonIe time. When Squire Abbington died in New Orleans in 1894 that cut off Idly's stipend. The Squire was great sport. Came to this country as the
 packer of Charley Mitchell, who was whipped by Jim Cenbatt at Jacksonville in February that year. Mrs. LaDgtry said she was going to marry the Squire as soon as she had her divorce. The Squire, however, denied it. She's lost nearly all of her beauty. Saw her one night in the Princess theatsr n Lond Il a few years ago. Couldn't help but en- trast her appearance then witls that of the time I saw her in New York when she first came 10 Amer.ca. Showed signs of great dissipation. Sine got mixed up in a music hall fight and received two black eyes as a reward of merit for her appearances on that occasion. For the past few years she's been a great p,unger on the races. Lost much of the money she made in America Expect shs's glad to find somebody who would marry her for the money she would re- ceiye. Mrs. Langtry has not been credit to hsr sex nor an honor to her country. She always loved Fred Geb- hard and if she had ben free expect she and Fred would have married He did better. Fourd pretty girl in Bal timore who loved and married him be- cause he was sporty.
The age-herald., 1897-09-09
TELEPHONE CALLS.
Those Boston Cranks.

About tweny-five msn and women ir Boston are trying to esl ablish in this country a branch of the English Legiti- mation League. The object of the soci. ety is to abolish rnarriage rites, and te make the offspring of unmarried peopls legitimate.
 It is not surprising to fin1 such a soci- ety starting in Boston, which seems to be the center and headquarters for all the cranks in the country. For unately, there is enough common sense left in the great mass of the American people ito prevent tl1.s latest folly from spread ing very far.
 If a few foolish people i'm New Eng land try to abolish marriage they will have a hard road to travel, and it is not likely that they will get much sat.sfac- tion oul. Of their imposed martyr dom. The matter is only worth mention ing here as g sign elf the anarchtstic ten- dencies of the times in the great centers of population .
The age-herald., 1897-09-09
IN A HUMOROUS VEIN.

Ocular Proof: Ned-"I believe there is a skeleton in Miss Antiques family" Ted-'I know it. Saw her in bathing costume yesterday. ."-Truhh.
 His Custom: She-"Dot vas a large party ofer at Rosenbar,n's." He-"Oh, yes! He always celebrates der anniver- saiy of hls first sls.gnment. Pluck.
 A Bos on poet has sent a poem to one of the papers, entitled, "Oh, Let Me Die At HomeH' The editor has promised to let him, pravided he keeps away from his offiee.-YomlSers Statesman.
 Remarkable Coincidence: "It always seemed a mighty strange thing to me" said MT. WipsdunlSs, 'Rhat in Bible times, thousands of years ago, they called fast driver a Jehu, just as they do nowadays. s."-Chcago Tribune.
 An old lady was telling her grand children about some trouble in Scotland, in the course of which the chief of her clan was beheaded. tIt was mae great thing of a head, ho be sure" said the good old lady, "but it was a sad loss to him. Tit -Bfis.
 ''Now, really" said the the Thoughtful Man, did you ever see a woman who was homely enough to stop a clock by looking at it ?' "No," said the Mons nisi- cal Chap, ''but I have aeen woman stop a car by looking al. the coniuctor."- cinrati Cosnmercial-Tribune.
 some girl on the end of pier at a sum- mer resortt 'is a man-eating shark" l" Thanks she replied, looking in the d. rection in which he pointed. 'We can sympathize with each c-her.'-Chicago Evening Post.
The age-herald., 1897-09-09
THE ONE MAN POWER.

". J. Hampton in N. Y. Sun. He stands where the tumbling waves can't His snow white shoes on the snow white
 beach. He stands where the tumbling waves can
 reach | His sun red feet on a sun white beach. He walks in the promenade at eve, And the maidenS weep lest he should leave. He looks at the dance and turns away, Because it makes him too tired to stay. When he goes to his various meals he
 hurls
 His iieclinations at dozen girls. When he swings in a hammock half asleep, The girls hang round him three feet deep. He moves about in a kingly way, And who can blame him If he should say1
 q am the only pebble on the beach' He stands where the mountain rears it's To the bowl of heaven. whence the new
 stars drop.
 He moves midst the moss-grown rocks ana rilis
 And gives no heed to the ladies' wills. He leads the german through figures fine And all his followers are feminine. He owns the earth in whole and part, And each day breaks some maidens heart He's monarch of all he surveys and proud To stand on the summits and cry aloud:
 "There are no others!'
The age-herald., 1897-09-09
Perhaps He Is Too Good.

The Chicago T'mes-Hera1d canreit say loo much i'm praise of Hon. Leslie NJ. Shaw, the republican nominee for gov eInor of Iowa. MT. Shaw never gwora or used tobacco. He never drank any in toxicaang beverage. dIe never belonged to secret society or held a political office. He makes his servant girl his social equal and is an active Methodist
 He never wavers. and never tries to do but one lining at a time He never takes a law case unless he believes his client to be in the right. These are a few of afn shaw's good points cata- logued in the Times4Herald.
 The truth is that this paragon may be so good thai he is good for nothing in politics, which being the next thing to war, has spice of devilment in it. His portrait makes him look like what the town boys call a "holy Joe from the Y. M C. A." It Is lhe face of a goody- goody man, with no force of character and with all the human nature wash sd out of it. The leaders of men, the con- trollers Of parties and nations are of a. very diff mt stamp. The Washfngrtons Jeffers5ns, Jackson, Webs. CTS, Clays and Lineolns, who made history, were chock full of human nature, and they Tad great faults, as we'll as great virtues. The chances are that the Hon. Leslie M Shaw will never make a ripple in the great pond of contemporary history. He Is too good!
The age-herald., 1897-09-09
Does Spain Want Wal?

It is reported in Havana that Spain s new prime minister desinss to force his country into a war with the United States In a letter to a friend in Ha- vana the premier promises not to yield to any demands made by the govern ment at Washington He pledges him. self to resist American interference by declaring war, if necessary, and says that in the event of collision with this country Europe wall stand by Spain and will not allow her to be expelled from Cuba. Instructions have been cabled to Weyler to be prepared for any emergency that may be caused by out side interference.
 It is hard to believe that bankrupt Spain is willing to run the risk of a clash of arms with the United States, but somc of her leading statesmen think that it would urite the Spaniards at home and heal their internal dissen- sions. They think that it would not be fighting would be done on the water and some of the American seaports wouli be bomIbarded, or made to pay heavy ransom. The Spaniards have mis- taken idea of the situation. here is a strong war party in this co ntry and if the struggle comes it will give em- ployment to millions of American wage workers and bring flush timss.
 Possibly the Spaniards would get the best of it at first, but the Americans would get their fighting blood up and they would seize Cuba, smash the Span ish navy and perhaps land an army in Spain to force the collection of heavy war indemnity which would. of course, have to take the shape of bonds, as it
The age-herald., 1897-09-09

The Germans build everything to last for centuries. This wonderful progress of the cities Is entirely due to manu- facturirg. In Germany men with capi- tad do not become money lenders or speculatons. They are in no hurry to gzt rich. Experience has taught them that it is safer to invest isheir money in mills and factories. big ones if they can start them, or small ones if they can do no better.
 Here is a pointer for our southern towns and cities. Their surest way to prosperity Is to engage in manufacture ing, and in no way can they do better for themselves and the rural districts around them.
The age-herald., 1897-09-09
The Armof FaetorY.

The naval board has insped ed the Bsth.ehem ard Csrnesie works, and also the rlant of the Illinois Steel company. in Chicago. The last named company desired O. moropoly in the furnishing of armor for twenty years at a price not exceeding $500 ton; ard when such contract was declared impossible at of- fered 10 dea9slte a site for government asmor factory, agreeing to supply 1t wi h ordinary steel at market ra4es for con- version into arn1or plate.
 At the end of the Chicago v.sit. Presi- dent Howell. of she armor board. stated in an interview that the board would at once proceed to d.aw up plans for government factory, and that 1t would report the cost Of manufacturing arnor plates, but that it would not say any, thing as to a site for a factory. leaving the location wholly To the Judgment of Secretary Long. Unless the boards visits the souiharn iron field. or is furnished with information therefrcln, 1t is diffl- cult to see how 1t can definitely say at what figures armor can be nnaInufac- tured. Its estimate mus, in the absence of such information, be an everest mate. 1t does moi. appear as yet whether the proposed factory will be planned to take as basic material raw pg, or ordinary steel. This portion of the problem needs | attentton, and the board should be sup pied with all possible information relat- ing to the economic advantages of the two plans.
 1lhe sentiment of the country is plain- ly in favor of taking the manufacture of anlnor plates out of the hands of the Pennsylvania combine-a combine that names one price to our government. ari- other to Russia, and still another to Ja- pan. The press is very nearly unanf- nous in saying that the government which makes its own guns, big and llt- tile, and builds at times is own ships, should also make it's own armor plate There is no considerable opposition to such course. It is regarded as a req sonable, prudent and probably econom- ica1 policy.
 We may, therefore, assume that an armor factory is to be built; and when it is made clear and plain that iron and steel can be made at lower rates in the south than elsewhere, surely Secretary Long, in the initiative ard congress, in the. enactment, will say that the factory shall be located in the cotton belt, where at present not dollar is disbuIsed in tho building and equipping of great fleet.
The age-herald., 1897-09-09

ss not likely that the treasury at Madrid will have any surplus cash in this gem eration-
 In view of all the circumstances it weuAi be an act of almost incredible folly fer Spain to declare war against this powerful republic. but stranger things have happened. If Spain really wants war with this country. let 1t proceed to start the fight. The Ameri- can people are ready for it. If it must come. it can not come too soon.
The age-herald., 1897-09-09
Too Much For Bismarck.

Prince Bismarck is old and feeble, but physical wreck by an enemy who has laid low many a strong man. In re cent interview he said:
 That exalted laay, the Empress Au- guata the grandmother of the present emperor), powerfully contributed to the deterioration of my nerves. She was of a nervous, changaable, restless nature, and she immediately famed up if one would not or could not aequiesce in her plans. The friction between us began early.
 'In time there arose at her court a cabal which did not invariably employ unexceptiosable methods to achieve it's objects, and 1t was so powerful I should have been unable to carry my plans through unless the old gentleman (Em- peror William I.)-who, by the way, suf- fered no less than I from these things had always run straight at the decisive moment.
 'I can safely say that this protracted woman's war injured my health more than all the public battles I fought in parliament or in the diplomatic ser- vice."
 had a more dangerous and irritating foe. He could deal with men, and mas ter them, whether they were patrlcians or plebeians. whether they fought with sword or pen, or tongue. But a woman and empress! No wonder the warrior statesman's health broke down until he became the wreck of his former self.
 What France failed to do; what the socialists could not do, was accom- plished by one splteful, stubborn old woman.
The age-herald., 1897-09-09
MM.Au,n
To See the Men on Mars.

From the Pittsburg Times.
 Prof. Lowe predicts that, by reason of the invention of a new style of tele- scope, by the year 1900 we will be able to see the men on Mars, if there are any there, and to examine almost as closely into affairs there as if we were only removed from the surface by the height of one of our sky-scraping build ings. Pro. Lowe is an enthusiast, but so many marvellous and seemingly im- possible things have been accomplished of late that we have come to believe that nothing is impossible. If the tele- scope does what he predicts, it will not only be available for settling the in- tensely interesting questions as to the state of things on this sister world, but it will bring infinitely nearer to us all of the stars and planets, will doubtless reveal thousands of new bodies that circulate in space, while it will add to our knowledge of the composition of bodies which now sorely puzzle us.
 It will let us into many of the secrets of creation which were heretofore hid- den. We will most likely find out defi- nitely what comets are composed of and will penetrate the secrets of the nebulae And if once we are able to carry human sight through millions of miles and dis cern an object the size of man, may we not begin to hope that many of the fancfful stories of visits to other worlds may be realized, and that eventually we may be able to do journeying about the universe, paying visits to people who live near the north star or sending colonies to settle on unocupied worlds in the Milky Way.
The age-herald., 1897-09-09
ssA Good Thing.o

From the Dallas News.
 A Main street book dealer was not surprised the other day when clerical looking stranger walked into his place of business and began to look around.
 Have you got The Woman in White by Collirs?" he inquired.
 Of course the dealer had it.
 Have you got All Alone which is also by Collins?" continued the stranger.
 Sure tfss dealer had it. and was be- ginning to feel interested
 ''I forgot the author, but there is an- other entitled "In the Dark that is said to be very fine"
 By this time the dealer had the books on his counter, wrapping them up.
 Never mind" said the stranger. ''1 don't want to buy I merely want to suggest that if you have The Woman in White sAn Alone and Tn the Dark that you have a good thing"
 The dealer dlas not found him yet.
The age-herald., 1897-09-09

From the St Louis Post-Dispatcfl.
 Tn writing a history of the civil war to the order of the Grand Army of the Republic, Prof. McMasters has opened a new field, we will not say of usefulness, but of profitable activity for modern historians. s
 To offset the G. A. R. history the ex- confederates will probably want a his- tory. It is not at alll improbable that friends and relations of distinguished statesmen and soldiers will order favor able historical notices of tare services of their favorites. We may have literary shops with signs bearing the inspiring legend, History Mads to Order by Dis tinguisheld Historians"
 This will be profitable for the writers of history" and pleasant for people who like to read history fashioned to their tastes and opinions. but what of the coming generations to be fed on half- truths and distorted statements? What of the historians?
 Prof. McMasters has written entertain- ing history, but can he stand the test of a writer of fiction?
The age-herald., 1897-09-09
ARemarkable Town.

From the McKeesport Pa.) Times.
 There is town in Dauphin county in which there are 25f inhabitants. &C., cordng to the census. and fifty voters. In that township there is no minister, no church, no Sunday school, no lawyer, no justice of the peace, no industrial work of any kind, and no place where liquor is sold.
 There are three grocery stores and one school house. When the people want to attend church they have to cross the river to Perry county, and walk to Duncannon. The township is Reed. There has been but one case in the criminal court from the township in the last twenty-five years. There is not another township like it in the whole United States.
The age-herald., 1897-09-09
A Modern Youth.

From tine Indianapolis Journal.
 "Ha, hal my proud beauty.' sad he, "you love another"
 q do." said the blushing madden.
 He pondered. "Well," said he, finally, his features lighting with flendish joy. "You ain't in it if you do. Within twenty-four hours I shall have pro- cured an injunction against your marry ing him."
The age-herald., 1897-09-09
Gel1nany's New Gun.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
 The Germans have adopted new gun for their field artillery. It is of nickel steel. and fires g. shrapnel shell five miles. It can shoot fifteen shells a minute.
The age-herald., 1897-09-09

Perhaps the gold people will be kind enough to inform the country what would have beaen the price of wheat had there not been a great foreign de- aand for it.