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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-27
PARTNERS.

Love took chambers on our street
On~csi'o 20 laipe.
On Ais door he tac!.el a neat,
Clearly lettcrel 81 n.
Straightway grew his custom great,
For Lis 81 IN read so:
"Heerts uni while you wait.
Step in. Love & Co. +"
Much l wondered who was Co"
In Loves partnership.
Thought aei oss the street I'd go
Learn from Loves own lip.
So went, and since that day
Life is hard for me.
was bunkoedl CEy the way,
Go" is Jealousy
Ellis Parker Butler in Century.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-27
Memorial Day.

Memorial day, as out Borrowing sea
A tide Of tears sweeps over memory lea,
Swells al our nation's woe to flood If spray
Where weeping hearts their flowers and lau
rels lay.
Again through mist the aureole glad we see
Ger lowly beds where anguish bends the knee
Our gloom OF 10 and glow Of pride agree,
Commingling gailands ON thy dawn to pay,
Memorial dayi
Again through mourning cloud Of death de
cree
Our Rriefs and rlories full may blended be,
As heroes gone meet not in gray S decay
But live beneath the cypress crowned with bay
That symbol fumes own life for them IN thee
Memorial day.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-27
Notice of Foreclosure.

Whereas Clara a. Chase Of Moscow. SO ner-
set touRty and State Of Maine, by her mort
gage deed. dated the first day Of Novemb Der,
lSa1 and recorded in somerset Registry OF
Deeds. Book 209, Page 40s. conveyed to me the
undersigned q certain psrce. Of real estate
situated in said town Of Moscow together with
the buildings thereon. and being a piece in
the northeast fourth Of lot No. one in the
seventh range and described As follows COM
meuCing a stake on Seldeu CievelSnds.
north line thence west three rods. thence
VT 81 tweuiy-uiue degrees. south four rods,
thence north twenty -four degrees, west eleven
rods. thence east twenty -four degrees
north seven Eods thence soutl twenty four
degrees, east twelve rods ana eight links 10
FIRST mentioned bound, containing one half
acre more or less, being the same conveyed
to said Clara A. Chase by deed from Reu ben
and Elizabeth Pierce Now whereas the con-
dl,ions Of said mortgage have been broke u. by
reason of the breach Of said conditions, I
claim foreclosure OF SAID mortsagl and give
this notice for that purpose
Dated this 10th day OF May, lSe-
JAMES SMITH
3wl9 BY " Jordan his Atty.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-27
Messengers Notice.


SOMERSET So COURT OF INSOLVENCY.
In the case OF Thales Spaulding Insolvt nj
Debtor.
This is to give notice that on the nth day OF
May a. ID. 1897, warrant in insolvency was
issued out OF the Court Of Insolvency for said
County of Somerset against the estate OF said
Thales Npaulding OF Carritunk Pit. adjudged
to be an insolyent debtor, on petition OF said
debtor which petition was filed on the nth
day of May A. d. 1897, to which date in
terest on claims is to be computed. That
the payment of any debts to or by said
debtor. and the transfer and delivery OF any
property by him are forbidden by law. That
meeting Of the creditors of said debtor to
prove their debts and choose one or more as
signees OF his estate, will be held at a Court
of Insolvency to be holden at the Probate
Court Room in Skowhegan, in said County OF
Somerset, on Tuesday. the sth day OF June
A. u. 1897, at one O'Clock in the afternoon
Given under my hand the date first above
written. 2wa0
C.. +. HAM, Deputy Sheriff
as Messenger OF said Court OF Insolvency
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-27

incubation of land with microbes
instead of spending money ON fertil-
.zers is the latest idea which science has
placed at the service of the British
farmer
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-27

The boiler tubes of large liner, il
placed i'll row, would stretch nearly
10 miles ana the condenser tubes mort
than 20 miles.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-27

The badge of office worn by the lord
mayor of London contains diamonds to
the value of 5000, 900, and the tempo
rary owner of it has to give bond for
Ii before he is sworn in.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-27

The Memphis Bulletin was the only
Union paper published in the seeded
Jtates. Its editor was William NJ. Con
nelly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-27
Wanted.

woman to do general homework for three
in the family, all grown persons Must be
capable of taxing full charge OF the house.
Best OF reference given and required
Address, (. II c. ~ Essex St
2ml9' Hsrverhill, Mass
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-27

The following figures taken from the Preliminary Report
Department Of Maine February 18th, 1896:
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-27
S8.7lO,350

Premiums Received Insurance In force
In 1898. Dee. 31st, 1895.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-05-27
Great Premium Offer,

year, upon receipt Of LIS, which
so hat you practically get the tel
expired, you may renew now and
dated one year from its explratlo
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-12-23

bottom, the lands and feet tied. and
two bullet holes through the head.
The body has been identified as that
of Hodson by friends in southern Cali
fornia from a photograph of the mnr-
dered man. He has been missing since
the day before the murder.
Under the provisions of the law Gre
sting and establishing the state re-
formatory at Hutchinson the superin-
tendent of the institution is required.
when . convict is sentenced to the re-
formatory, to go after HIM and escort
him to the place of his confinement
This duty has ordinarily devolved
upon shcriffs and some of them still
insist upon taking their own prisoners
to Hutchinson and charging up the ex-
penses and mileage to the state These
emoluments belong to the superinten-
dent exclusively and desiring to pro-
tect his rights Superintendent Case
asked Mr.. Boyle for legal opinion in
the matter and the attorney general
held that sheriffs have no rights in
these matters and that the response
hility and the fees rest entirely with
superintendent
The statement has been made that
the governor, in calling a special ses-
sion of the legislature, is required to
give 30 days notice prior to the as
semblirg of that body. This idea does
not seem 70 be sustained by the con-
stitution, which provides that the gov.
ernor may convene the legislature in
extraordinary session BY procsama-
tioo." Nothing is said concerning the
notice which shall be given. and the
general impression among the lawyers
is that the legislature may b called
together n . moments notice
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-12-23
Tho Childlih. Mind.

Christmas is not only the mile MARI
Of another year moving us to thought
OF determination, it is a season. from
all Its associations, whether domestic
or religious, suggesting thoughts Of
joy. A man dissatisfied with his en-
deavors is man tempted to sadness
And in the midst Of the winter, wheE1
his life runs lowest and he is remind
ed Of the empty chairs of his beloved.
it is well he should be condemned -
this fashion Of the smiling face. Nobls
disappointment, noble self-denial are
not to be admired, not even to be par.
doned, il they bring bitterness. Il =
one thing to enter the Kingdom a.
Heaven main; another to MAIN your
self and stay without. And the King.
dom of Heaven is like the child-like,
of those who are easy to please. who
love and who give pleasure. Mighty
men of their hands. the smiters and
the builders and the judges. have lived
long and done sternly, and yet pre-
served this lovely character: and
among our carpet interests and two
penny concerns, the shame were In
delible if we should lose it.-From .
Christmas Sermon by Robert Louis
Stevenson.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-12-23

and fragrant, while long TAI e cover
ed with snowy linen UEe Work of
grandma's own hands, s.UG.. az the far
Their end OF the long kitchen.
As soon as the turkey was pro-
nounced done and the gravy made in
the dripping-pan. the chars were plac-
ed near the table and We were called
to dinner. No one was left 10 wait.
and such . merry time! After grandpa
had asked = blessing on the food. he
carved the turkey and supplied our
waiting plates. .bountifully with any
piece. We wished. together with ali
manner Of good things in the way of
vegetables. A rice pudding with plen-
ty Of raisins. pumpkin pies and rosy
apples served for dessert, and
our only SORROW was that we could eat
% little. After dinner we children
played games In the kitchen, around
the fireplace that was used when there
was no fire in the cook stove. Here
We popped corn, cracked nuts. told
fairy stories and played blind-man's
bun while the older ones visited" in
the "keepin'-room" until the time came
to return home.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-12-23

of the new corporation.
Many mortgages have been paid of
this year, and many old debts accumu-
lated by the farmers during crop fail
ing years have been settled. Much
money has been invested in new build.
ings and muc:. needed improvements
added to make the farm surroundings
comfortable. Much money has been
put in young stock and many farms are
now we'll stocked that have never been
before. The average farmer is just as
easily encouraged as he is discouraged,
and now that he is on top he proposes
to improve his opportunities and re-
main there. Many eastern people are
envying the western farmer and his
lot There is moro money to be made
out of stock in this western country
than in any other section ON the globe.
owing to its vast advantages over other
countries not SO favored with the pas
turage, watering facilities, climate,
etc. This western country is the gar.
den of Eden, the farmer and his CON-
ion being and adam and Eve"
The Santa Fe railway company has
. new compressed air paint machine.
The machine shoots the paint onto the
roof of depot
An Atchi<on baby has been admitted
to practice before the supreme court Of
Kansas Kansas Is becoming entirely
too brilliant She will spontaneously
OombuSk
.Awestern Kansas paper ssyo that .
man ont there chased . skunk through
driving rain storm and killed the
skunk. He Was ringing Wet when y
ease hack home.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-12-23
LEGEND OF THE MAGl.

The legend of the Wise Men of the
East, or as they are styled in the ORR
ginal Greek. 1.-The three Magi." became,
under monkish influence, one of the
most popular during the middle ages.
The Scripture nowhere informs us that
these individuals were kings, or their
number restricted to three. The legend
converts the magi into kings,gives their
names and a minute account of their
stature and the nature of their
gifts. Melchior, we are thus told. was
king of Nubie. the smallest man of the
triad, and he gave the Savior gift
OF gold. Balthazar was king Of Chal-
dea, and he offered incense: he was a
man of ordinary stature. But the third,
Jasper, king of Tarshish. was of high
stature, "a black Ethiope," and he gave
myrrh. All came with many rich Or
naments belonging to kings array, and
with multitude of people to do hon.
age to the Savior, then a little child 13
days old"
The barbaric pomp involved in this
legend made it favorite with artists
during the middle ages. The picture of
THE Offering of the Magi," which we
publish, is from circular plate of sill
yer chased in high relief and partly
gilt, which is supposed to have formed
the center of a morse or large brooch,
used to fasten the decorated cope of AN
ecclesiastic in the latter part of the
fourteenth century.
The Empress Helena, mother of Con-
stantine the Great. found what she Con-
sidered the burial place of the three
kings. and their remains were removed
to COnstantinople and inferred in the
church Of st. Sophia. Later they were
removed to the Cathedral of Milan, and
in the twelfth century to Cologne. where
they still lie, in magnificent reliquary,
enriched with gems and enamels. These
relics are enveloped in velvet and dec
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-12-23
THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT.

One of the greatest blessings that
Christmastide brings to us is the
Christmas spirit-the fulfilment to the
letter of the Christian law embodied
in the Golden Rule.
This is not invariably the case, but
it is fortunately the rule in a great
number of cases. For little while
q manufacturing the Christmas season,
We are turned away from all spirit of
avarice and selfishness. From the tiny
toddler. who has for the first zine be-
gun to realize her responsibilities a. a
member Of the family. to the grand
mother in her snowy kerchief and cap,
We are all plotting and planning Cor
others. Going to the greatest pains 10
conceal all our doings in order that our
gifts may be genuine surprises.
If We are members of Christian
churches. We have the poor with us
At this season, as at no other. We think
out their needs. 1t has been the rule in
Christian churches Of late years to &C.
vote the offerings of the Christmas tee
to the mission school. Loving bands Of
Kings Daughters 90 about and gather
all manner Of gifts for those who are
less fortunate. for those to whom
Christmas otherwise brings only empty
larders and threadbare clothing. The
most sordid among N. like Old Serooge.
q sure finally to have an awakening Of
his better nature. to find . drawing
ut his heart strings more powerful than
the tight drawn strings Of the money
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-12-23
The King Smiled.

King Rooster -"Redcombr'
Redcomb-"Yes, SIRE
X. R.-"What Is the G. use Of this nm.
usual excitement in the court?"
R.-"'Tis the preparations for the
usual Christmas feast. SIRE"
X. R.-"The annual feast!''
R.-"Yes, SIRE"
X. r. (anxiously)-"Are We in any
immediate danger?" !
Rho, sire. It is only the females
and young males"
X. Rand those 'up-to-date' hem
who have been the pest Of the cowt
lately with their attempts to imitaao
me, are they included?"
R.-"All, SIRE"
X. R.-"Excellent! Perhaps TIT
may serve to teach them that they only
deceive themselves by their. egotium:
that NO matter how loud they crow. -
world still regards them - hens.'-QL
A. c. .z...., .sss.s,s
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-12-23

Christmas in the country forty years
ago was a different affair from what
it is now. 1 never think Of Christmas
in those days without thinking of
lovely winter day, bright with sun
shine, and snow everywhere; large
drifts, through which the horses floun-
dered as they drew the stout sled. on
which was the wagon-bed filled with
hay, and covered with blankets and
buffalo-robes. where We cuddled down.
as We rode merrily away to spend
Christmas at grandpa's. We could
hardly wait till the horses stopped, so
eager were We to wish grandpa mer-
ry Christmas; but he was generally
ahead of us with his greeting of
Christmas gift" That entitled him
to a present instead of us; but a kiss
all around was usually the way We paid
off our Indebtedness, while some strip
ed sticks of peppermint candy, laid up
for the occasion, were given US. Our
aunts. uncles and cousins came next
merry jokes.
A bright fire burned in the fireplace,
and there, suspended by a stout string
from the ceiling, was great turkey
packed full of dressing, and sending
forth most delicious odor as it turned
round and round. gradually browning
before the fire, the juice dripping into
a great pan on the brick hearth; and
from this pan grandma occasionally
dipped the juice with huge iron spoon
and poured it over the crisp sides of
the turkey. Other preparations were
going on meanwhile in the kitchen.
where cooking stove held the place
Of honor, as cOoking-stoves were very
rare in those days. The neighbors had
come miles to see It, and express their
fears as to the probability of it's elbow
ing up" This cook-stove. however,
was not equal to cooking such a large
turkey in its small oven. A coffee
boiler sent out an Odor of coffee strong
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-12-23

From every srire on Christmas eve,
The Christmas bells ring clearly outS
Their message of good will and peace&
With many call and silver shout. :"
For faithful hearts, the angels song
Still echoes in the frosty air.
And by the altar low they bow
In alteration and in prayer.
A thousand blessed mem'ries throng.
The stars are holy signs to them,
And from the eyes of every child
Looks forth the Babe of Bethlehem.
But there are others, not like these,
Whose brows are sad. whose hopes
are crossed,
To whom the season brings no cheer,
And life's most gracious charm il
lost.
To whom that story, old and sweet.
Is but fable at the best:
The Christmas music mocks their ears,
And life has naught Of joy or rest.
Oh. for an angels voice to pierce
The clouds of grief that DER them
rise,
AAiO AiiS'' VI uouDI anu uHOciicA
That veil the blue of Christmas skies.
That they. at last, may see the light
Which shines from Bethlehem and
unfOlds
For Christ the treasures Of their hearts
Richer than spicery or gold.
Hope of the ages. draw Thou near,
Till all the earth shall own Thy sway
And when Thou reign'st in every heart,
1t will indeed be Christmas day.
Eleanor A. Hunter.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-12-23

EEG<zsk -
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-12-23

An American geography printed b
1872 contains this interesting informa-
ton: California IL q wild and Air.
unknown land. covered throughout a.
year by dense fogs. As damp a. IN
are unhealthy. On the northern shon
live anthropophagi and in the inteRiS1t
arc active volcanoes and vast plofnS -
shifting snow. which sometime, -
up columns to inconeeivable helxS q
The book A1dD tAat Soma q q
statements would seem iueroafh1o -
they not - well authenticatea u d
worthy travellers n e.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-12-23

Bixsley1"You must dislike Newcomb
very much" Crizzly-'T hate him -
nercely a . barber hates bald headed
man with full heard
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-12-23

that only the upper part of each skull is
seen.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-12-23

Hast thou filed sad places
With loves carolling?
Christmas bells are ringing.
Heart, what gift of thine
Marks the days sweet meaning
Purposes divine:
How dost tell the story
OF the heavenly birth
With its streaming glory
Filling all the earth?
Christmas bells are ringing.
Ringing joyfully.
Heart, a holy helper
Thou myself must be:
Thou must follow, follow
Him who is the way
Be loves advent angel
Bringing Christmas Day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-31
RELUCTANT TO MAKE CUT

New Bedford. Mass, Dec. 31.-There
was a secret meeting of mill treasurers
yesterday afternoon to consider the sit
uation in the cotton industry. and after
a protracted conference they adjourned
until 10 day without taking action. 1t
is the general belief that today's meet
ing viii result in the decision 10 reduce
wages IL 1-9 percent. the same as in Fall
River.
1t has been generally conceded ever
since the stand taken by the Fall River
manufacturers that New Bedford would
be forced into line. Local men have
been slow 10 action, and some Of them
have expressed their reluctance in max
ing a cut at this time There is no doubt,
however, that they viii be unable To
compete with the Fall River mills on the
same lines OF goods. and the only alter
native left for them will be a like re-
duction in wages. They do not feel
the effect OF southern competition, they
declare. as 1t is felt i'm FAN River, but
with the reduction there. it will be use
less for them 10 put certain lines OF goods
into the same market. with the present
scale Of wages existing here.
Consequent upon this discussion is
the speculation on the attitude of the
help in event of a reduction. Some
OF the more prominent operatives say
the help viii resent a cut-down. while
others declare that New Bedford will
do exactly as those i'm Fall River have
decided to do. In other years the course
OF the Fall River operatives has been the
guide OF policy of the mill help here
Everybody in labor circles usually takes
the cue from Fail River, although there
was occasion when New Bedford alone
was decided on as the battle ground.
1t is unlikely to he the case in the pres
ent crisis, however, and the prediction
may be safely made that the New Bed
ford operatives will quietly acGuiesce
in the ultmatum OF the manufacturers.
The meeting OF the treasurers was at
tended only by representatives OF the
cloth mills. What the managers of the
yarn mills intend to do is still an open
question. although they will probably
follow the lead OF the others.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-31
BRICK VESSEL LOST.

Portsmouth n. H., Dec. 3i.-The two
masted brick carrying schooner Estella,
Captain Littlefield, which left here Dec.
10 for Boston. has not been heard from
since that night, and she is believed TO
have foundered. She left the lower har-
Dor In company with the Chilion, also
bound for Boston. When off Gloucester
violent squall was encountered, in
which the schooners parted company.
the Chilion working into Gloucester
The captain OF the Chilion sailed from
Gloucester 10 Boston next day. the
weather having cleared. Enquiries were
made i'm Boston and in Gloucester for
the Estella, but she did not show up.
and no trace of the vessel or crew has
been found.
The Estella carried a captain and two
mon, and was owned by William NJ. and
Mary +. Courscr Of Dover. She was
built at Hancock. Ne, in 1872. hailed
from this port, and was4715 net tonnage,
q feet long and 10 feet beam.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-31
COMMANDER MISSING.

Calcutta, Dec. 31.-Colonel Sawyer,
commanding the British forces at Fort
Ai-Muzjid. telegraphs: "On learning
that Sir Henry havelock- Allen had left
his escort yesterday and had not been
seen since, a search was organized. He
rode-a restless horse and might have
been thrown near the camp The
search, however. resulted i'm finding the
horse stripped and shot. with Sir Henry
missing. 1t is feared that ne is dead
or Is prisoner in the hands ofthe Zakka-
Khels. The search is being continued" :"
Allen is the commander Of the Royal
lrisY regiment and left England recently
10 investigate charges Of cowardice and
characterization during the campaign
that has been brought against the regi-
ment. He was born in Bengal in 1880
His father was the celebrated General
Havelock, the hero Of Cawnpore and
Lucknow, during the Indian mutiny.