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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

The umbrella has always held pc.
culmr place In the category OF personal
property Ia common practice, and a
wide latitude has generally been nc,
corded mankind Ia the handling Of
this very necessary adjunct OF a rainy
day. This has been carried to such an
extreme that the right to claim sole
possession OF an umbrella has frequent
ly been seriously disputed, based ON
the apparently racial instinct to seize
and hold all umbrellas found detached
from a human hand or a strong lock.
In the face of this almost universal
concession. made 10 what may be
termed the umbrella habit. II Is some
what surprising to find that two resi-
dents OF Delaware have been severely
punished for taking one umbrella. And
they Acknowledged the oifense, be
sides A man and woman were in
the case. the former being sentenced to
three months Imprisonment and 1--WE
lashes for his part In the AFFAIR and the
woman to one days imprisonment
This extensive amount OF mprlSon-
mcnt, due TO one little umbrella. inev.
ltably raises the suspicion that there
are places where umbrellas are held as
sacred as any other property. This
VIII not be wholly bad news to many
people who have acquired the custom
OF buying umbrellas and have endured
complacently their almost immediate
disappearance. Perhaps the Delaware
Idea viii spread until In time umbrcl-
las viii regain their normal property
unwholcsome influence ON mans moral
nature
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20
Making an Artificial skin.

\ process has been patented in Ger
many for making substitute for the
natural skin for use In wounds. The
muscular coating Of the intestines of
animals is Invested of mucous mem-
brane and then treated in pepsln solu.
ton until the muscular fibers are half
digested. After a second treatment
with tannin and gallic acid a tissue is
produced which takes the place of the
natural skin. and which. when laid on
the wound. is entirely absorbed during
the healing process.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

To say Yes. sir" and NO. ma'am. q"
is now considered bad form in what
is known as the upper class Of society.
1t was good form once it went out Of
vogue among gentle people" in En-
gland because servants and tradesmen
did 1t great deal, and It came to sound
like the talk of servants and trades
men. The example set by social En-
gland was soon followed in America !;
nevertheless. according to the Listener.
Yes, SIR and NO, sir may be said to
belong to the logic Of good manners
The French have not discarded the
words monsieur" and madame in
similar situations because servants use
them, and our abrupt yes" and no"
seem to them unmannerly and surlv.
Certainly yes" and no" from chill
dren have an unmannerly sound. and
the substitute system OF Eyes. Mr.
Blank and NO. Aunt Mary" is COM
plicated and subject to n great many
difiiculties-such. for instance. as those
which occur when the child is not sura
of the name Of the person he is adj
dressing. No doubt there is such a
thing as being too slavish in our fol
lowing Of English manners. and this
may be one Of the matters in which il
might have been well to declare our
Independence. The practice of using
sir and "ma'am" on the way desig-
mated still survives among people of
unquestioned breeding in this country.
Their adherence to the older form of
courtesy can but be respected. and one
may say NO. SIR" without positively
convicting ones self Of belonging 10
the lower classes"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

fire trap and this fact was well known
TO the authorities. II Is charged that
most Of the Frenchmen present acted
with unspeakable cowardice. Not only
did they not aid the women. but they
even beat them back that they. the
men. might first escape According to
good authority. some Of the leading
Young men Of Paris were guilty OF this
cOWardiy brutality.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

A New York hotel.keeper the other
night knocked one OF his guests sense
less with Raines law sandwich. The
New York sandwich may not properly
be classed as deadly weapon" but It
ought TO be a pcnitentlary offense to
hit anyone below the belt with one.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

The very essence OF religion Is the
binding with the laws Of right our
manifold propensitles for evil. and. as
even the lower animals are capable OF
being taught the difference between
right and wrong. how much more Is
such the case with hnmnn being!
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

The Chinese hand-shake in high life
Is rapturous. but conservative. II
shake their own hands. When the n.
Chinese Minister arrived IN this coun-
try his legation welcomed him by
touching each others foreheads. bow
ing to the floor, chatterlng at lightning
speed, and shaking their own hands
again and again with the utmost ardor.
This hand-shake would be boon to
the President
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

A Connecticut man found a gold coin
IN bass the other day and n New York
girl discovered a diamond ring In a
ducks stomach We are pleased to
greet these old friends az the outset OF
another spring season OF painstaklns
prevarication
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

and sternly like a judge, she comnhenc'
ed her examination.
Where We're you:'
Il have done a good bit Of business
, Il know IT,"
Il have delivered a contract LOT
Tread and bacon To-
You have delivered up your nre'"-
rem. You spy shrieked the Je"esS'
flaming with Indignation.
What do you meanf" sonnepfe'u
was pale as a ghost.
Il overheard your conversation WIN
the general"
Anything furtherT and the nus
band tried TO laugs.
The beautiful Jewess stood up ana
gazed steadily into his face. This fur-
Their. You are a traitor and deserve
TO die. but have loved you and would
not have the name that | have borne,
and the name of my children, dishon-
ored before the world. You shall not.
therefore. swing from the gallows as
you deserve. for will let you kill yo1r-
self here upon the spot
Il believe you have lost your reason. y
cried her husband
For answer she glided quietly into
her room and fetched loaded pistol.
"You must die" cried Egla. land if you
have sunk so low that you do not I'M
derstand how great is the enormity OF
the crime you have committed. or If
your cowardice be so great you dare
not kill yourself, then Will be your ex-
ecutioner in the name of the father
land"
She placed the muzzle of the pistol
against his breast when the wretch
fell upon his knees. begging and en-
treating her to spare his life.
The tragic figure stood super'ly
above him. gazed at him for a moment
with unutterable contempt. and then
knocked the pistol.
mo. truly. you are not worth powder
and shot"
She turned from him and went into
her own room. when he feverishly
sprang to the door and fastened it be
hind her.
Egla listened. and when she felt GER
tain her husband had gone to bed. shC
wrapped herself in IA fur cloak and
stepped out through the long window
into the night.
AS day broke the tread Of horses
sounded in front Of Sonnenfeld's house
and a few blows from the butt end OF
a musket soon broke open the door
Hussars. with his wife at their head
burst into the room where he was sleep
ing.
"There is the spy" cried she. coldly
''he is my husband, but ! would see
him hanged
Sonnenfeld whining vainly. pleaded
for pardon. as the hussars bound his
hands behind him and dragged him
forth. His wife looked on in silence
When the rope was placed round his
neck, and the end slung over the lime
tree, she swung herself into the saddle
of a horse that the hussars had pre-
pared for her and gallOped away. fol
lowed, in few minutes. by the sol
diers.
At the taking of Waitzen beauti
full woman rode in front Of the Honved
battalion-it was the Jewess Of Macy.
Nemethy. Once again was she seen in
the forefront of the fight when the
Poles Of Mazuchellrs regiment stormed
the green hill of Komorn at the point
of the bayonet. and there she fell rid
died with bullets. but wrapped in the
standard Of her country and staining
its colors with her blood.-Translate
from the German of Sacher-M asoch by
Henry b. Collins. for the San Francisc,
Argonaut.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

Light Is an element Of cheerfulncss
and capital sanitary agent; therefore
light should be- freely admitted into
sick rooms. except la extraordinary
cases II should be softcned and sub
ducd. not glarlng.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

II to make two blades OF grass grow
where only one has grown before is
commendable. how much more SO Is it
to discover and exemplify and teach a
virtue lost sight OF or before unknown,
Equally commendable Is II to brighten
up old and accepted virtues and to
place them In better light that they
may appear more attractive.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

In Lowell. Ark, the other day WON.
an who was presiding over a holiness
meeting" shot four men who were In
terruptlng the performance. That wom-
an evidently believes that the only way
10 increase mans holiness Is to drill
a few holes IN him.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

one day last week New York report
ed seven suicides and six attempts at
self.destruction. High railroad rates
probably are responsible for this show
Ing: It's a long walk to Chicago.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

"Now. really, what do you think of
itf'
Well Mr.. Daublay, - Do you
want my honest, can id opiniony'
Il do
Well, Ill don't Nike to think of IL
-Harper's Bazaar.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

The Mexican Herald says OF a recent
fatal panic at a bull fight: "rhe young
lady was frightened to death, but be-
haved with much courage and sclf-pos-
session" This. we believe. II thorough
ly characteristic OF American corpses
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

A San Francisco millionaire has arbi.
irarlly included among his ''inalienable
American privileges" the right 10 ex.
pectorate when aud where he pleases.
and, In consequence OF having exer-
cised this privilege twice In "A street
car, he has been sentenced 10 spend u
day In jail. The mllllonare's sentl-
menis as 10 lnnllenable rights happen
10 be nj variance with civic Ordin-
nnce which was framed to hold In
check those disgusting individuals who
have not the requisite sense Of decency
10 refrain from expectorntlng In a pub
lie place. The millionaire" should be
shown no sympathy or consideration.
He gratultously lnsulted Americanism
by asserting that II was special
American privilege to violate com
mon law OF decency, and he persisted
In his obnoxious conduct, although
warned that he was breaking a munic-
lpal law. II appears he Is TO make this
n test case. II Is to be hoped he will.
and that the verdict against him will
be so convincing that all other persons
Of his swlnlsh instincts will be taught
the lesson that they cannot give way to
those Instincts where decent people
cOngregatc.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

one cannot move step without
meeting duty. aud the fact OF mutual
helplcssness Is proved by the very fact
Of ones existence No man llveth to
himself. aud no map dieth to himself.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

Greece has given the world beauti-
ful object lesson. But Il VIII leave her
bankrupt and Inundated. An ounce Of
powder IL worth pound OF sentiment
IN actual warfare.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

A New York boy stole steamboat
at Louisville the other day and ran
away with IT, Fortunately the Ohio
River happened 10 be In use at the
time
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

II Il Il feasible 10 insure residences
against burglary why shouldn't bank
presidents be insured against type
writcraf
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

After holding its own for n hundred
years the stoyeplpc hat Is threatened
with extinction. II TX the plug ugly OF
the century. Let II go.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

II Greece ever goes 10 war again she
probably viii first take the precaution
10 roll up a national debt OF Ss0o'OOo.-
900 and pawn herself to the other pow
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

Wise men are instructed by reason,
men Of less understanding by expert
encc. the most ignorant by necessity.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

The rumor that George Gould has
squeezed S2,5OO.000 out OF Russell Sage
undoubtedly Is a canard. for the old
man IL still alive.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

A woman In Little Rock the other
day shot four men. Wonder what she
was firing att
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

Office Boy-Jimmy, listen to the ed
itor. He's swearing like sailor.
Stenographer-He's got a right to:
Mr.. Longhair. the poet, was in here and
left a lot of blank" verse minute
ago.-Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

Thai Greclan war already is andlng
great difficulty 10 keeping on The first
page.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

Gradually the terrible truth of the
Paris fire horror is coming out. The
construction of the building made II
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-08-20

II you owe a man, don't imagine thar
lie will keep the fact to himself.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-20
Hon. Freeman Knowles.

Some weeks ago the REPORTER 60. :
tanned an item giving brief sketch of
Hon. Freeman Knowles of d .adwood,
South Dakota, member of the National
House OF Representatives from that dis
tant, western State, a native of Somer.
set county, and former resident of
Skowhegan. AT that time we did not
expect to have the pleasure of meeting
Cong essman Knowles so SOON but he
arrived here Monday, and is spending
the greater part of the week in town,
renewing acquaintance and calling
upon his friends here of 30 years ago
Being publisher of newspaper, he
naturally made the REPORTER office a
call on the day of his arrival. As a
member of Congress, he remarked that,
at this time, he belonged to the great
army of the unemployed, and, having a
desire to visit again the scenes familiar
to his youthful days, ne thought this
would be the most favorable time he
would have to do so, and embraced the
opportunity.
There are a good number of our peo-
pile who remember Mr.. Knowles as a
boy, and as the patriotic young man,
who at the early age of l6 years.
shoudered his musket and went to the
front in the 10th Maine Infantry Vol
unteers to fight for Tour country and
the flag and who are gratified at his
success in life.
Mr.. Knowles belongs to the Peoples
party, and on solicitation of representa-
tiyes of that party here, he is to speak
upon the "money question" in Coburn
hall, this, Thursday evening. He comes
flushed with victory over his Republican
competitor, after a hard fought battle in
which the vote was, at least, close
enough to be interesting. He received
Al ,233 votes to 40,575 for c. |. Crawford
the Republican candidate. The trouble
with Mr.. Crawford, evidently, was that
he was not Maine born man. He was
on the right side, but could not win
against Somerset born man.
Congressman Knowles leaves to.mor-
row for Washington. He is much inter-
ested in the measure before Congress,
providing for the revocation of President
Cleveland's famous forest reserve order,
and purposes to be in Washington when
it comes from the committee of confer
ence that now has it in charge.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-20
Bloomfield Assembly Entertains

The afternoon train of yesterday had
as its passengers jolly party of ladies,
Al in number, members of Harmony
Assembly No. A, Pythian Sisterhood of
Auburn, who by invitation were en- route
to this place where last evening they
were the guests of Bloomfield Assembly
Pythian Sisterhood.
Upon the arrival of the train the Wis
itors were met by a reception committee
from the local lodge, composed of Mrs.
Joseph Partridge, Mrs. Albert Watson,
Mrs. f. c. Dunlap and Miss Maggie
Lnmsden and escorted to the hall where,
after old acquaintance were renewed and
new ones made, banquet was served to
the visitors, following which the degree
work was exemplified on three candi-
dates, the degree team of the visitors,
p in number, and said TO be the finest
working one in the State, officiating.
At the close of the work refreshments
were served and social hour passed.
The visitors were entertained at the
homes of the local members, and while
few returned home this morning the
larger number remained and enjoyed
the electric car ride to Norridgewock
this forenoon, returning by the afternoon
train.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-20
Memorial Exercises.

Memorial Day will be observed in
Skowhegan, Monday, May 3lst. Russell
Post G. A. X. through its committees is
busily at work making arrangements
Invitations have been extended to Co. +.
n. 6. 5. NJ, the fire department, town
and corporation officials, the school
board and teachers and scholars of the
schools, board of trade, together with
the various secret societies of the town,
to join in the observance of the day. 1t
is hoped to make the occasion one in
which the public generally will partici.
pate. Citizens generally, in carriages
and afoot are asked to Join the procession
10 the graves, the decoration of which
will take place at O'clock p. NJ. Memo
rial exercises at 80 in the evening.
Past Dept Com. of Massachusetts, T..
w. Hall has been engaged as the crater
for the occasion. He comes here with
good record and recommendation and we
can rely upon a good address. Full
particulars will be given in our next
issue.
The Post viii attend divine worship at
Congregational church, Sunday, May
Goth. Comrades will meet at head
quarters, in uniform, at 10 a. m. for that
purpose.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-20
YOrk-WOrthen. .

There was quiet but pleasant we'd
ding at the residence of Rev. C. V. Han
son, Madison Avenue, on Wednesday
afternoon last, May 10, the contracting
parties being Geo. w. York, and Miss
Blanche f. Worthen, both of Cornville.
Mr.. Y ork is a native of Brighton, but
has lived In Cornville quite number of
years. He has recently bought the
Moody Weston farm in that part of
Cornville called Revere. His bride is the
daughter of Warren A. Worthen and is
highly regarded in her native town.
The happy couple will occupy at once
their new home in Revere, aud have the
best wishes of their many friends for a
long and happy welded life
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-20

Fire insurance companies expect to
make money. That's what they are in
business for. 10 Maine for the year 1896
they took in premiums, Sl,642 ,427 and
during the year paid for losses $3.50, 247.
Insurance companies estimate that fair
price for doing this business including
use of capital invested, commissions to
agents, salaries, etc. is SO per cent of
premiums. This would have amounted
to 9547 AIS. Instead of getting this sum
for doing the work, as matter of fact,
the companies received $3.50, $50 above
losses, or net gain above the reason
able expense of doing the business OF
$2ll ,702. IL we remember correctly
there has been but one year in the last
two decades, the year of the great fires
at Pennington, Eastport and Boothbay,
1888, in which the fire losses and ex-
penses have risen above the premiums
received and the extraordinary losses of
that year were recouped to the companies
fully in the three succeeding years.
There is leeway for a material reduction
In Insurance rates in Maine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-20
DOrrOthy-EsteS.

A quiet home wedding took place at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank |.
Estes, May 18th, when their only daugh-
ter, Lenora Belle, was married to Mr..
Delbert Coleman Dorothy, formerly OF
this town, now of Concord, \. II. Miss
Estes is well known in our midst. She
graduated from our high school in the
class of 80 With sunny disposition and
a merry heart she has won for herself a
large circle of friends. Mr.. Dorothy is
an enterprising young business man,
well known here, who has been absent
from Skowhegan about two years, dur
ing which time he has been holding n
position in the iewelry store of Mr.. \.
g. Carr.
The ceremony took place at II o'clock in
the presence of near relatives and was per
formed by Rev. B. {. Wentworth. The
bride wore a travelling dress of helotrop
and green, trimmed with chiffon and
ribbon. Many choice and beautiful pre-
sents were received from friends The
bride was the recipient of an elegant
gold watch and chain, the gift of the
groom.
The rooms were prettily decorated
with potted plants and cut flowers.
After the ceremony dinner was served,
and at l.35 the newly married couple
took the train for brief wedding trip.
After May 18th they will be at their
home Concord, n. H.
That great prosperity and much hsppi-
ness may attend them is the hearty wish
of their many friends. -
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-20

The Sultan of Turkey has increased
his demands as conditions of peace with
Greece. The annexation of Thes-
sally and an indemnity of 100000
pounds is the demand he makes and de-
clares that if these conditions are de-
clined the Turkish army will advance.
The powers find the situation very
difficult one and the worst of it is they
cannot themselves agree upon anything
In England these demands are considered
impractical and absurd. At the outside
an indemnity of ,f5, 900, 900 or $4,000, 900
and slight strategic rectification of the
frontier are considered as likely to be
the terms finally settled upon. We hope
this is the case but the pc wers appear to
be powerless to do anything but what
Turkey wants done.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-20

What is better than macintosh
when you go out on your vacation. If
you haven't got one, now is the time to
buy and the place To buy il YOU want to
buy, at the great macintosh sale which
is now going on, corner Water and Mill
ST., Robinson Block. This sale will last
for three more days ard will close
Saturday night We have so ladies'
maekintoshes. They are silk and wool
cashmere lined throughout with wooden
and fancy plaid Innings. Never sold for
less than $1,000, your choice Friday, for
$500.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-20

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease.
Catarrh IS blood or constitutional dis
ease, and in order 10 cure II you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls
Catarrh Cure is not quaek medicine.
1t was prescribed by one Of the best ply
sicians in this country for years. and is a
regular prescription. It is composed of
the best toncs known, combined with the
best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combina-
ton of the TWO ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Senc for testimonials. free.
F J.CHENEY & CO, Props, ToIe-
do. Ohio
Sold BY Druggists. price &c.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-20

There was great excitement at the
great macintosh sale which opened
Wednesday. ladies', gents, and children
were all running to get one of the so
cent uackintoshes. The store WAS
crowded from morning till night. Now
if any Of you haven't got mack ntosh it
is your chance Of your life time in get
ting one TOW. They have ladies' from
80 cents to 5000, gents. from - cents
10 5000. This sale will clese Saturday
night, corner Water and Mil ST. Robin
son block