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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-02

And all necessary equipments for a first
class Maehinists' repair shop.
All Practically new, used about six
months, will sell in lots to suit customer,
but must be disposed of before Nov, IS.
Call at 1872 Water ST, Skowhegan,
where the whole plant may be seen. 2 VAC
H T. OLIVER.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-02

Time is like river, in which metals
and solid substances are sunk, while
chaff and straws swim upon the surface.
Lord Bacon.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-02

Have your pictures framed at Folsom
and Varney's. Att
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-02
W. \. WARD,
Auctioneer and
Pawn Broker.

furniture antique and all kinds second hand
goods bought for cash in large or small lots.
lead zinc, pewter and all kinds old metals.
Don't trade with pedlers for worthless tim
ware and be cheated in weight when you can
get cash and honest weight. Good Piano to
exchange for hay, wood, work horse, driving
horse, or colt.
Skowhegan, Oct. 49, 1897. tai
w. 81. WARD.
Removed to store room over Brown &
Wards store house, High St.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25
TIE CHAFING DISH.

oh. re bachelors. a-wooing maidcns fair
and fortunes maid.
After dance and dim Irritation and the
proper promenade
II her heart you fain would capture and
secure your dearest wish.
Just display your lordly knowledge Of the
mystic chatting dish.
Gently hint that you're n gourmet Of a
palate hard 10 suit.
And disparage old Lucullus and some
other chaps TO boot.
Then prepare dainty rarebit with an air
Of unconccrn,
And there may be millions in tiff youv
done II 10 q turn.
Love hath naught Of sweet persuasion
that can beat the art If dining.
And the maiden will surrender to your
epicure designing.
And III initiate a motto. when you've
caught this gentle fish.
Quite nm np-to-date Heay-
on bless our chatting dish
Judge.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

One OF the most important and fruit
full directions In which scientific ac-
tiylty has lately been turned Is in the
prevention OF disease rather than in
waiting until maladies have obtained
foothold and then trying to cure them.
The reduction In the rate OF "ifth" or
zymotic diseases In recent years proves
how much can be accomplished In this
direction and to how great an extent
the sufferings OF humanity may be re-
lleved by the proper observance OF san
itary regulations. The recent activity
o. the board OF health In detecting and
Furnishing those who adulterate food
products. or offer such products for
sale. Is an effort In this direction that
VIII command the hearty approval OF
all who appreciate to how great an ex-
tent this abuse has developed.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

| herewith inclose a sketch OF my
form of COW stall. In many respects II
is similar to those Of my neighDors
while in some features think II an I'M
provement. The breast-board directis
under the cows neck is made shaiio"
(six inches), while ut the ends II Is
made wide so that the cut feed cannon
be so easily rooted out by the cows
The front, which also serves the pur'
pose Of rack, is made of No. wire, ex'
cept a single two by eight oak scant
ling. which runs horizontally with the
wires about three feet from the hool
with five wires equally spaced below
and three above scantling. The wire
should be made tense by using ON eacl
wire a ratchet. The scantling should
be blocked out two-thrds Of its width
and let in on each post, which viii
serve as n stay or brace when drawing
the wires.
The tie-chain plays on a vertical five
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

After the Venezuelan boundary Is
carefully riyeted down so that II will
stay In one place, II will be time to
mark out the Alaskan line so that the
British Official can see 1t without spec
tncles. Al present he comes across 1t,
where there are any valuable mineral
deposits. and levies "A tax on our min
ers before he will allow them to pick
up the gold which lies around on their
own territory. II is obvious enough
that the frontier. In spots, at least. re-
quires more visible and precise deiln-
itlon than the Boundary Commission
has given to H. We have as yet NJ oc-
caslo1 TO join the VOLTS long nowl on
Unalaska's shore In resentment OF
anything which our nelghbors have
done, and probably will not have, but
the lire ought to be blazed anew when
II iuns through or near territory with
euything valuable on II.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

wealthy tourist from Denmark
was given fine Illustration OF the
vigilance OF the New York police on
Monday night. lie wandered into
resort where prize fight was In prog
ress, and, never having been educated
down TO this form OF entertainment,
tainted when one OF the contestants re-
ceived blow that drew blood In the
Efforts to revive him the police found
a dangerous looking knife in his pocket,
and ms this was concealed weapon"
to carry which was a nominal violation
OF the law. the tourist was promptly
hustled of TO jail. He was discharged,
OF course. In the morning but has
doubtless learned the lesson that the
laws OF this country must be scrupu-
lously observed by visiting foreigners,
especially those who are so inconsid-
crate rs to faint while prize fight is In
progress and thus mar the sport. The
coincidence that the prize fight was
also a heinous violation OF law was
naturally overlooked In the excitement
OF attending 10 the case OF the tourist.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

Miss shlllaber. OF Boston. following
the example Of many others In the field
OF literature, Is about to go upon the
platform with "reminiscences OF her
fathers life and readings from his
writings. Such n venture should be a
great success, for there are many who
remember with affectionnte pleasure
the sayings OF Mrs. harrington, the de-
ilghtful American Mrs. Malaprop,
which Mr. Il. =. shlllaber created. Mrs.
Partington's humor was delightfully."-
refreshing and the reader soon learned
to love her for her goodness Of heart
as well ms for her soleclsms. While
Mr.. Shillabers fame grew out OF his
creation OF Mrs. Darlington, he was n
writer OF stories which pleased the
readers OF a generation ago with their
quiet sketches OF character, their pa
thos. and their pure and elevated tone.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

There Is a great cutlery among farm
renters against cash rents Just now
says the Fort Dodge Messenger. but
the system Of cash rents is n better
one for both tenants and landlord
than system of grain rents. The cash
rents are sometimes too high. bnt If
would be better for the landlord IN
reduce them than to go back to grain
rent That means no stock and every
thing to be sold Off the place. 1t is the
wrong system Of farming for Iowa
There should be stock on the place 10
save the rough feed. which on n grain
rented farm goes entirely to waste
Farming in that fashion cannot nav
and ought not to pay, for it is a crime
against bountiful nature to waste her
offerings to man.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

Make the farm as attractI,.,.
means VIII allow. The farm tha, - TO-
proved by straight. neat fences nc, % ,ln
renee rows free Of briars ana 49,
win a stolid stone road leading In sron,
the pike Will sell for more monar 10 =,
mas TO be sold; and If kept in tho som,,v
WIN auu much TO the comfort and han
piness OF all its members. rverr IN,
proVement put on the place will mako
the children more contented with home
ana give them larger and better IDEAS
Oh me- Money should not be made the
one great aim; it is only a means 10
accomplish an end; that is TO make
more out Of life.
Remove the rubbish from md tba
dwelling, and If II needs it. make a
drain to carry off the slop water from
the back yard. Spread a thin coat of
manure over the grass in front OF the
house; trim up the trees and bushes.
and whltewash the fence surrounding
the mousse. These are little things. and
can be done at odd times, when the
ground Is too wet to p;ow, or when an
hour or so can be spared from other
work. Make 1t an object to beautify the
place, and it will be done. \ few apple.
pear, peach and plum trees should be
planted out in the garden every spring.
Plant in rows thirty feet apart, and set
the trees twenty feet apart in the row.
Have a few rows Of Strawberries, rasp-
berries, cuTantsand blackberries. They
are as easy to raise as corn or potatoes,
and four times more profitable. If a
farmer has good vegetable and fruit
garden. with good-sized poultry yard,
he can live without going often to the
store. Two or three sugar naples, white
poplars, or tree or two of the Ameri-
can linden. planted in groups Of three
or five, in front OF the dwelling, will be
a great addition. DO not attempt too
much; lay off in your mind what can be
done, and then push it through. Name
your farm, and paint it on your gate.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

An amusing instance Of anticipation
of the penetrating character of the so
called \ RAYS. according to an ex-
change has been discovered in a most
unlikely place. /. E.. in Dickens Christ.
mas Carol" It will be remembered
that when the mlser Scrooge sees the
ghost of his former partner Marcy GU
tering the room. Marley BODY appears ;
to be transparent. so tha' Scroose va. a.
go L. through him and discern the
two buttons ON the back Of his coat. IL
may he nresumed that Marley wore the
old.time bIue coat with brass buttons
and that flesh and blood became trans
paren, when metal buttons would not,
Il il now in order for the Society OF
Psyeaisai Research to try the the. \ ), rays rays
for the detection Of ghosts. but II .ney
are suecIssful they must give the credit
to Dickebs.-Electrica Review
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

The town OF Lubec, Maine, Is one of
the go-ahead villages Of tho. Pine Tree
State and the one thing wanting to en-
able il to keep up with the procession
Is hearse. The citizens Investigated
the condition OF surrounding towns and
learned that every one OF them had a
hearse and they considered II burn
ing aud municipal shame that Lubec
should bee so far behind the times.
Therefore, Il was resolved to have one.
although according to the rates OF
longevity In Lubec II was not consid-
cred likely there would be much use
for H. A mass-meetlng Of the citizens
was called to discuss the grave subject.
The enthusiasm was unbounded and II
was at once decided TO purchase the
vehicle 10y voluntary subscription. max
Ing a sort OF Joint stock concern or
hcarse corporation. Each subscriber
clipped In 81. but the wary and thrifty
Lubecer Insisted upon a provlso where
by he is enabled to get show for his
white alley. II was unanimously
agreed that II any stakeholder had use
for the hearse within certain number
OF years from the date OF his subscrip-
ton. he. the said subscriber, should be
entitled to rebate OF the sum paid In.
Now the Lubecer awaits the approach
of the grim destroyer without emotion.
In the event OF his death he Is assured
OF first-class funeral. with plumes and
all the outward trappings of woe, and
he gets his money back besides.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

eighths-inch iron rod, which runs from
the horizontal scantling to the bottom
Of the trough, one-half inch from wires.
and is fastened with staple at top. and
auger hole at bottom. This is much
better than fastening at side of stall.
The cow can lie on either side. can lick
herself. or lie with her head on her side
and still be unable to get far from
her proper place. The best fastening :
is strap left permanently about the
cows neck with ring sewed on strap.
Then with a snap on the end of chain.
one can fasten or unfasten the cows
from the adjoining stall.-R. L. Rob
erts, in Ohio Farmer.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

The Iowa Agricultural College is I'M
dertaking some Investigations concern.
ing the termination of corn. oats and
wheat. They desire to test not only
the germinative energy but to get all
the information they can concerning
the time Of harvesting. how kept dur
ing the winter. on what kind Of soil
it was planted last year. and whether
collected before or after frost They
request all who are willing to send
samples as soon rs possible so that
their results may be more general. Send
not only last years corn. but that Of
the year before and by all means give
them the name of the variety. They
viii make a report in ten or twelve
days.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

The best way to enter the poultry
business is to begin with a small flock,
and gradually enlarge, the object being
to learn and also to breed for the kind
Of fowls desired. No one can succeed
who goes on the market ana buys his
hens. of all sizes, breeds and character
istics. for he will know nothing OF them,
and NAV lose all from disease or in
feriority of the stock. BY breeding his
stock he gets those best suited to the
objects desired.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

The results of the somewhat compre-
hcusive experiment In the free deliv-
cry OF postal matter In rural regions
have been instructive. Free delivery
WAS instituted in forty-two postofiices
TIE cost OF the service varied from sew
en- mills per piece OF mail matter to
more than six cents per piece. Ii was
estimated that free rural delivery
would cost the government somewhat
more than twenty million dollars a
year: but the results of the tests made
indicate that the cost would be nearer
forty million dollars. The lesson OF the
experiment is that free rural delivery
must be very judiciously and very
gradually introduced.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

The deep-sea iish live AT great depths.
where the pressure OF the water Is
enormous. aud are constructed So rs to
bc comfortable AT that pressure. n one
Of these fish happens TO ascend beyond a
certain level. It's bladder becomes dis
tended with the decreased pressure.
aud carries IL. Ia spite OF all its efforts.
sim higher. I'm fact. mcmbers OF this
unfortunate class are liable to become
victims to the unusual accident OF fall
Ing upward. and. no doubt. meet with
violent death soon after leaving their
accustomed level and long before their
bodies ronch the surface In distorted
aud unnatural shape
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

Utica Press: The State Of Nassa-
chuseits has expended hundreds OF
thousands OF dollars In an attempt to
eNtcrmlnate the gypsy moth. and now
II Is question Ia the state Legislature
whether the attempt shall be aban-
doned or further appropriations for the
work be made. The deprcdations OF
the moth are said TO have caused an
Immense amount Of damage In Massa-
chusetis. and unless Il Is checked the
rest OF the country viii soon witness its
rarages The country looks to Massa-
chusotts to save H.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

Glover hay is much better appreciated
than il used to be. While most horse
men in the city are still shy Of it. the
farmers know. as they always have
done. that in nutritious value it far sur
passes timothy or other grasses. 1t con-
tains more nitrogenous nutrition than
the grasses. This is what makes 1t
hard to cure without turning dark col
ored but the late clover crop. which is
always nearly black when got into the
barn. is for sheep. cows aud calves the
best hay of an.-Massachusetts Plow-
man
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

The Frontier, of O'Nein. Neb.. saws
that . Neill VIII have an experiment
farm this season for the purpose of
thoroughly testing the Campbell meth
Cd Of soil culture a couple of onr
citizens were around town last weel, D.,
the Frontier says. "and raised sion
with which to purchase machinery IN
cultivate crops under this method
contract has been entered into with
John Kelly Jr.. who viii cultivate fiftv
acres under the direction Of an over.
seer. He will also cultivate fifty acres
on land adjoining, using the system
now IN vogue in this county. This ex.
detrimental farm will be watched viii,
interest by farmers in this section -
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

Whenever a sheep begins to lose wool
it shows its digestion has become I'M
paired. causing fever In most cases
this means that the sheep is past It's
prime. so that it can no longer chew Its
food as formerly. The sooner such
sheep is disposed Of. the better for the
farmers profit. 1t is not possible even
by feeding ensllage TO keep sheep IN
good condition after their teeth raiL
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

H. u. Booge. Topeka man. has
adopted unique plan Tor getting
'eycn.' Recently he lost his handsome
home through foreclosure He owned
the adjacent vacant lot. aud he built a
barn on IL within twenty feet OF the
front door OF his lost home The loan
company thus finds II Impossible to
rent the house. ana Boogc takes secret
satisfaction la seeing Il remain vacant
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

An Indiana genius has invented
hat which conccals hnlf-plnt OF whis-
Ky. II that fellow ever strnys over into
kentucky he viii be mobbed unless he
puts on the market nj once a quart
sized hat
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25
cnEEsE- BOX nnoopEn.

late broods but little heat is needed.
Have a lard pail and fill it with boil
ing water. and wrap closely in a piece
OF telt or flannel. This will keep warm
all night and the chicks will contented-
ly encircle it, Even if they get bit
cold on any night there are no corners
to crowd into with disastrous results
Orange Judd Farmer.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

Society does not entertain me. I
vote II borer cries some stupid
youth. Well why should ~ DO you
entertain soclctyy DO you, with your
brightness aud cordially, call out the
brightness and cordialliy Ia others?
You must get out OF your self-made
cage or. ten to one. all that other peo-
pie VIII care for viii be to grab stick
and poke you up TO hear you growl
nraiu
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

Owner-How much will you give a
load for that dirtg
Pat-Twinty cints, sor.
Owner-Umphl What do you want
the earth?
Pat-Yis, sor-fer twlnty clnts tn
load.-Juige.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

Earls as directors of stock companies
come high Ia London. A broker re-
Gently obtained two Of them for cy-
Gle company received $4,000 as his
commission AS he kept the honey
himself Instead Of turning II into his
FIRMS account his partners have
brought the ease before the committee
OF the stock exchange. thus making
public the market price Of the commod-
ifV
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

around ,C,. MIN his neighbors bova ,oo,
losing their swine In oreo, "a'e Deen
lost ono ''1 ua while this man has not
, ",sa, pne. re attributes his success 70
n aa'', winch he feeds the year roun ~
hariy IN the spring he sows es Inn
mere iot 70 this grain and lets :, ,son
10 u nelgnt OF foot or more who n' CIV
s a @ for turned .urned In. Another field IL
s SOW ,,, lor winter use. which is cnt and
. .e', IKE 80 much hay. 1t acts like a
tonic and Is great laxative me
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

been more approximately expressed
than by poet on the stan of the New
Orleans Times-Democrat:
The odor Of the violet
Is very nice TO sniff,
And from the honeysuckle
Comes a most delightful Whit:
But Of all the spring aromas.
The sweetest scent 10 me
Is the ginger cake a-baking
In the cracker factory
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

A proposal has been made In Massa-
chusetts 20 employ all the male convict
labor Ia the State In cutting canal
across Cape Cod II seems there Is no
other employment which can be given
them without injury TO free labor and
as the canal has long been desired the
proposal has been very favorably re-
rrIxfI
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

A Louisville man has been held for
perjury FOR swearing he owned lot
worth 500 when 1t was shown that
the lot was In cemetery. 1t was re-
gardcd 10y the court as a grave offens"
and the man Is now entonbed In jail
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

A Maryland paper trlumphantly ex-
claims; I'VE have the man Tor a crisis
ana his name Is Brown" II we ever
have on hand surplus crisis we VIII
gladly bear Mr., Brown In mind.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

Tint cigarette smoker who attempt
ed to blow out his brains failed most
miserably, Of course. for Obvious rea-
sons But why should he be IN such
hurry. nnYMaYl
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

There are few people who are not
thrilled at the advent OF spring. The
springing grass, the budding flowers.
and the mellow notes Of piping birds
under balmy skies strike a responsive
chord even in the most prosaic, but IL
Is seldom thar this feeling has ever
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

The late hatch of the incubator or of a
half-dozen hens can be put into such a
brooder as is shown herewith. 1t is a
cheese box, with sliding door and venil-
lating holes, as seen in the sketch For
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

a New York newspaper has issued
Cuban war map showing United states
men-of-war Ia the harbor OF Havana
Smelling the city. This sort Of journal
ism Is not new but fresh
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

Miss Fiipp-And do you really love
meg
Chollie-I would die for you.
Miss Flipp-You always say that, but
why don't you do itf-New York Trib.
une.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

The world ls treadmill which turns
all the time,
Aud leaves us no choice but TO sink or
to climb.
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s. A. PArrIsos. Publisher.

In the PlttsbuTg dog show n terrier
WAS sold the other day for 81 800. That
purp must have been skye-hlgh ter
rler.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-06-25

4 farmer Of Clay County. South Da-
Aota' has had remarkably good luck
Win hogs the past season, while ali