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The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-09
HUNDREDS WILL DIE
n They Attempt 20 Pass the Trails to
the hIondtke.


Washington. Sept s-The treasury de-
partment makes public the following
letter from a government Official now
In Alaska on the way to the gold helds.
stating at the same time that thu writer
whose name Is withheld, mas ben u
years in the service and ID thoroughly
reliable; / deem 1t my duty to write
you on a subject that does not come
directly within my line Of duty l have
had a long talk with Mr. IveY, collector
" customs for Alaska. who is at pres
int at SkaguaY three miles below here.
The Skaguay trail Is the most largely
used overland route. though by no means
the best. to the klondyke. Nj Ivey
informs me that there are now between
tideWater and the lake something Ike
1000 persons and bout 200U horses Tn
commander of one Of the vessels ne" d,
Skaguay states that 16 vessels ar char
tered TO land cargoes at that place be-
tween now and Sept. 10, and that The
number Of passengers viii average 200
to each vessel. making 900 more people
Who viii attempt to 60 in this fail. !
have talked With some Of the most exper-
enced traders and miners in this vicinity.
and they are unanimous in the prediction
that not over 20 per cent Of this vast
number will get through to Dawson be-
tore winter sets in. The other so per
cent VIII be caught on the trail. and
those who survive and get back to tide
water VIII have to winter at Skaguay
or return south. If the rush continues
two weeks longer hundreds will inevi-
tably perish on the trail, which is ex-
tremely dangerous after the first OF
October
The situation is appalling. and It
Is impossible for me adequately to de-
scribe the mad rush for the gold fields
had 10 conception Of its immensely
till | saw. l have talked with several
men who have recently arrived here
from the klondyke. two Of whom left
there less than 80 days ago. They
unanimously agree that while there is
rich gold field there the facts do not
Justify the present stampede. and they
Say there is bound to be much suffering
cid actual starvation. Provisions are
already scarce and the prices of many
articles absolutely prahibitory in the
case Of man Of ordinary means"
Tragedy at Concord.
Concord. Mass. Sept 6-There are
| few towns in Massachusetts that enjoy
the reputation possessed by Concord for
Quietude. There is nothing humdrum
In the existence OF the people, and yet
serious crime is foreign to the commun-
| ity. 1t remained fer nonresident tc
disturb theplacidity Of the street by d
| foul murder. John \. Harris OF Walt
ham was the perpetrator of the deed
and his victim was Mrs. George :. But
ters. Besides killing the woman Harris
| undertook to murder her son and to eX
| plate his bloodthirsty acts by becoming
his own exeeutioner. He was not directly
successful in either. Saturday Afternoon
was the time and pretty residence neal
the towns center was the scene Of tn,
| Tragedy which was the elimination Of a
threat to get even for larceny charge
with which unfortunate Mrs. Buffers
| had no connection.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-09
SOUTH NORRIDGEWOCK
CHURCHES.

CONGREGATIONAL CHuRCH-ReY. j, A. Jones,
day school, u NJ. l. 2. S. [. E, 2 NJ Mednes-
day evenings-Prayer meeting followed by a
teachers meeting.
THE CHRISTIAN ESDEAvoR Society OF the
Congregational church-C. A. Cleveland presi.
dent; Belle Adams, Sec; and Treas Meetings
Sunday eve in yestry
BAPTIST CHURcn-Rev b. F. Turner, pastor
Sunday-Morning service, 1920, Sunday school
Il NJ prayer meeting, Z p. NJ.
THE CHRISTIAN ENDEAYoR Society of the
Baptist church-B. + Turner, Pres. Mrs. {. +
Drew, SEC Mrs. {. A. Whiting, Treas. Meet
ings Wednesday evenings in yestry at 80
THE NEHEMIAH SOCIETY of the Baptist church
C Ii Hussey, Pres, Mrs. j. T. Weleh, Sec.
Mrs Lucy Hussey, Treas. Meetings once a
month on call.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-09

~ II
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02

There is only one pearl farm in the
world. 1t is in the Torres strait, at the
northern extremity of Australia, and be-
longs to James Clark of Queensland.
Mr.. Clark, who is known as 1.-THE king
of the pearl fishers, originally stocked
it with $50, 200 pearl oysters Now
l, 500 men-200 of whom are divers
and $50 vessels are employed i'll har-
vesting the crop.
L have been 10 years engaged in
pearl fishing, Mr.. Clark told corre-
spondent of the Melbourne Age. II began
i'll small way and have given the fish
cries my close attention during all this
time. My experience has led me to the
belief that, with proper intelligence in
the selection of a place, one can raise
pearls and pearl shells as easily as one
can raise oysters.
II started my farm three years ago
and have stocked it with shells which 1
obtained, in many instances, far out at
sea. To grow shells successfully, how
ever, according to my experience thus
far, the water must not be too deep.
My pearl shell farm covers $3.50
square miles Over most Of it the water
is shallow. In shallow water shells at
tain the greatest size, and, besides, it is
hard on the divers to go down deep for
them.
Il ship my pearls to London in my
own vessels. The catch each year runs,
roughly speaking, from 5000, 900 worth
up to almost five times that amount"
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02

James Michael is the champion long dis
lance bicyclist of the world.
He recommends all wheelmen to take
Paine's celery compound.
His experience is that of thousands Of
Others. With the opening Of the bicycle
season many young person and hundreds
of older people who have determined to take
up bicycling as health-giying exercise
find themselves really lacking the proper
"snap" or stamina TO begin on. Their
bodily condition prevents SO spirited exer-
else. They would like to ride, but they are
out of sorts, run down by winter Of work
! or indoor life. Many who are really sick,
who have suffered from debility or wasting
diseases for long time until they had be-
gun to think their troubles had become
/, chronic, as nothing gave them relief
would turn to bicycling for relief But this
splendid exercise, like any other, requires
strength to undertake. The blood is out OF
order, the nerves are deranged, and ma
lures food for both is needed.
All such persons will find to their inn
mense JOY that Paine's celery compound,
taken now, will make them well.
Paine's celery compound works wonders
in the spring. If you have labored under
the load of repeated headaches, neuralgia
pains and days of nervous debility, now is
your best time to get well.
Michael is today the most phenomenal
rider in professional ranks. As far back a:
1894, he was undisputed champion of Great
Britain, and in the following year he went
to France, and scored % straight wins
against the picked riders of Europe. II,
has defeated such famous men as Jacquelin
Gougoltz, Huret, Rivierre, Bonhours, Bour
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02

rillon and Barden of England, and Leyten,
the Belgian champion.
He has just returned from Europe and Is
now ready to join the racing men on the
Pacific coast, despite the large amount of
work he has gone through during the past
months.
Michael has made cycle racing a careful
study and is i'm position to give excellent
advice not only to racing men but to wheel
men and athletes In general. In reference
to his own methods the following letter will
interest everybody:
BssroE, Mass, Feb. q, 1897.
After the exertion of my record rides
while with the Morgan II Wright team in
the south last winter. during which lost
somewhat in weight, on account of the un-
accustomed climate, was advised TO use
Paines celery compound. | am pleased to
say that 1t gave such satisfaction that was
impelled to use it again to brace up from
the effects of the two unusually rough
ocean trips that / have taken during the
past month. l believe that wheelmen who
have to undergo the hardships Of Circuit
chasing" will find Paine's celery compound
OF assistance to keeping up their physical
tone. Jimmy Michael.
| Every one needs to take a spring remedy
| to purify their blood, arouse the circulation
and counteract the debihtating effect Of
months OF combining work, worry and e.
element.
The more intelligent portion of every
community are the ones who best recon-
mend Paine's celery compound. They
have looked into this great remedy, fol-
lowed its remarkable achievements in the
case of friends, neighbors and relatives, and
know just what to expect from its use rs
nerve and brain strengthener and restorer
and an ideal invigorator for q rundown
! system.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02
The Cantsr rahla.

Some one recently has spoken word
In favor of the old time center table,
and 1t would indeed be a good thing
could it be restored. The very presence
Of its bright lamp, its periodicals and its
books suggests sociability and delightful
intercourse. The very opportunity it Of
fers for the drawing up of many chairs
is silent invitation, and it so possesses
subtle charm that is all its own. What
we most need in our modern social life
are informal gatherings where compan-
ionship can be enjoyed without the
preparation and the fuss attendant upon
dinner or reception. And, as the
center table may properly be called a
promoter of just such happy homes, it
would be well were it once more given
. ce.-Philadelphla Ledger
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02
Queer Chicken.

Mr.. More, a chicken fancier of Great
Bend, Pa, has queer chicken. 1t
is Plymouth Rock, two years old,
that In addition to all the characters
tics Of fine cock, possesses the natur-
al instincts of a hen. He crows and
fights and conducts himself as most
chandeliers do; yet he has been known
to adopt chickens, mother them, scratch
and pick for them, raise a note of
alarm when danger appeared and fold
them under his wings at night. He
raised two broods Of chickens last year.
As soon as the chicks hatch under a
hen, Mr.. More removes them to a small
cop, in which the cock is placed. He
Immediately adopts them, and Is a
model mother until they are ready to
shift for themselves.-NewY York Press
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02
HE GOT HIS ANSWER.
But IL Was Very Different From What
He Had Expeeted

He Had Expected.
AS the train pulled out Of Chicago a
quiet, gentlemanly looking man entered
the buffet car. and, ensconeing himself
in comfortable chair, drew out long
cigar and entered deeply into his paper.
He remained SO quiet and retained his
seat so long that another passenger,
whose bearing distinctly stamped him
as commercial travelling man, one of
the kind full of chatter and curiosity,
could no longer restrain himself. Ad
dressing the quiet gentleman, he in
Quired, Travelling east2''
Slowly removing his cigar, the gen.
tleman turned and looked at his ques-
toner with slightly elevated eyebrows
replying, Yes.
New York;"
Eyes.
''Pleasure?''
YES and no."
Great place. New York. Ever been
there before?'
mo"
"I'm going home this trip-New
York, You know"
The gentleman made no reply, but
resumed his paper. After little silence
the commercial man began again.
I'm with @. g. Co, ON Broadway.
If you drop in, I'll show you over the
CITY,"
THANK you, it will not be neces.
saryp'
Excuse me, but might I ask whai
you're going to New York forf''
By this time most of the other passen
gers were interested. The gentleman
who was extremely annoyed at the
drummers curiosity, laid down his pa
per and exclaimed:
I'm going to New York. first, be
cause the train is taking me there; sec
ond, because I've got lots of money ant
can afford it, and, last, because if lik,
the place l intend to buy it.
The commercial man subsidized amid
roar Of laughter. philadelphia Times
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02
DOGS OF INTELLIGENCE.
A Strict saAsss@riAn and a rr.v.,.r

a strict sssSssAriAn and q Traveller In
HansOmA.
The Ladies' Kennel Journal consists
OF a number of dog anecdotes select
ed from many sources. new and ola
The stories are arranged to illustrate
dlnerent features of the Sog's character.
here Is an example of what is called
dog 'tenacity of impression, A" vouched
Tor ny an Edinburgh minister:
One sacrament Sunday the minister
LETT his house to the care of the servants.
who thought it a good opportunity to
give party. During the day the dog
"a Newfoundland) accompanied them
through the garden, and indeed wher-
ever they went, in the most attentive
manner and seemed well pleased. In
the evening, when the time arrived that
the party meant TO separate, they pro-
ceeded to do so. but the dog. the instant
they went to the door, interposed, and.
placing himself before il, would not al
low one of them to touch the handle.
On their persisting and attempting to
use force, he became furious and in a
menacing manner drove them back into
the kitchen, where he kept them until
the arrival of Mr.. and Mrs. Simpson. ("
From which it would appear that
some dogs are Sabbatarians. At all
events, he seems to have been of opinion
that jewellers in a manse ON sacrament
Sunday were out of place.
Another story, illustrating the reason
OF dog. is quoted as having been told
by William Robson of Penshaw, the
owner of the animal The dog was in
the habit of going about in hanson cabs
with his master. One day, after being
lost, he went home by himself in a
hanson.
The cabman rang for his fare, and,
thinking he had somehow captured the
runaway, inquired how and where he
found him. oh, sir, said cabby, j
didn't hail him at all; he hailed me. !
was standing close by st. James church
looking out for fare, when in jumps
the dog. shouts through the winder.
He wouldn { stir. So l gets down and
tries to pull him out and shows him my
whip but he sits still and banks az
much as to say, Go on, old man." As
seizes him by the collar 1 reads his
name and address. My fine gentleman
settles himself with his head just a. look
ing ont, and l drives on till 1 stops at
this gate. Then out jumps my passen-
ger, a-clearing the doors, and walks in
as though he'd been regular fare.
The driving in cabs dog is by nc
means a rare variety. 1t is told of Lady
Ashburnham' S collie that, after jumping
into handsom, he SO plainly intimates
that he wants mis-. collar read that, as
one cabman said, "Blowed if he didn't
ask me to. Westminster Budget.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02
A Poets Chiyalry,

The poetry of Longfellow reveals its
authors sensitive, chivalrous spirit, so
that those familiar with his verses will
read without surprise this story told by
Mrs Phelps-Ward in her Chapters
From Life"
Longfellow was reading aloud poem
one day TO Nine. Modjeska, whose eyes
filed with tears as the reading pro-
ceeded.
II shall never forget, F" observes Mrs.
Phelps Ward, "the tone and manner
with which he turned toward her. oh,
he cried, I meant to give you happi-
ness! And I have given you pain.
His accent on the word pain was
like the smart of wound.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02
CHEAP IRRIGATION.

The Hercules Gas Engine Works of San
Francisco, CAL. the largest builders of gas,
gasoline and oil engines on the Coast, are
making extensive preparations for the
seasons business.
They are filling several orders for large
irrigating plants and as this line of their
business increases each season, it is safe to
say the farmers throughout the State are ap-
preciating the advantages of irrigation with
water pumped by this cheap power.
The Hercules Works are at present build
ing an 80 Fl. P. engine for Geo. f. Packer
Colusa, which will raise 5000 gallons pei
minute from the river and distribute it over
his land. This will be the largest gasoline
pumping plant in existence.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02
Enlarged Joints, From Rheu-
matiSm.

Such a Condition Indicates a ChaIky
Deposit and is Seldom Cured-There
is Hope in Some Cases, However,
From an Enriching of the Blood.
From the Record and URion Rochester, MINI.
Mrs. Elizabeth Pratt, wife of Mr..
John Pratt, one of the oldest settlers
in Olmstead County, Minnesota, for
many years has been painfully afflicted
with rheumatism in its most aggrava-
ting and inconvenient form. Mrs.
Pratt is we'll known in the vicinity of
Viola, having during one administra-
ton held the responsible position of
postmistress. She tells the tale of her
affection and subsequent restoration
to health, which is printed in order
that others similarly suffering may
read and adopt the same remedy she
did.
Viola, Olmstead CO.. Mimi,
August "a, 1896.
"A little over ten years ago dis
covered that the joints of my fingers
were charging, and very sore. con-
suited many physicians, with some
slight relief at times from pain, but
the joints grew larger and larger, and
my neck, shoulders and limbs were so
stiff that could not move them with
out great pain. My toes, too. were
swollen out of all shape, and my fin
gers were so drawn, and the muscles so
contracted, that 1 could not use them.
l had given up all hope Of cure, when
my attention was called about three
years ago to the wonderful cures
effected by the use of DIR. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People, and pro-
cured supply.
1T was not long after l began tax.
ing them before experienced consid-
cradle relief, and l continued using
them according to directions until
have taken altogether about three
dozen boxes. My fingers are now
straight and flexible, and the joints re.
duced to their normal size, the rheu-
matte pains are almost gone, and now.
though | always keep Pink Pills by
me, / never use them unless l catch
cold, or get wet through. l am will
ing that this testimonial shall be pub,
lished, in order that the extraordinary
curative powers of DR.. Williams med
icine may be known to rheumatic suf'
ferers.
(Signed) MRS. E. A. Pratt. "
DIR. Williams Pink Pills contain, in
condensed form, all the elements
necessary to give new life and richness
to the blood and restore shattered
nerves. They are also specific fol-
troubles peculiar to females, such al
suppressions, irregularities and al
forms of weakness. They build NJ
the blood, and restore the glow O.
health to pale and sallow cheeks. IL
men they effect radical cure in al
cases arising from mental worry, over
work or excuses of whatever nature
Pink Pills are sold in boxes tnever il
loose bulk at so cents a box or si1
boxes for $3.50, and may be had O.
all druggists, or direct by mail from
DR.. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady, N. Y.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02
GOOp LOOKS.

There are more wrinkles in the face Of a
baby monkey than there are in that Of an
old baboon. And speaking of wrinkles,
more of them can be wrought out in fair
Young face by neuralgia than will be found
in that of an aged person. Constant pain
will shrivel, and neuralgia neglected will
plow its burrows deep. 1t not only wrinkles,
But takes the bloom away and gives the skin
a dull and yellow look. st. Jacobs Oil is a
prompt and sure cure for neuralgia, and it
ii smooths out the tracks of pain and leaves
the skin healthy and fair again: besides it
rids the sufferer of much torment and re-
stores happier disposition. Good looks
come only with good health, and health is
found in the absence ofpain.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02
HoRRID TORTURE.

This is often felt in every Joint aud muscle Of
the b-dy by turns, by people who, experienc
ing the earliest twinges of rheumatism, me-
elect 20 arrest the malady, as they may easily
DO with Hostetters Stomach Ritters a pro-
fessionally authenticated remedy for the
agonizing complaint. Recollect that rheuma-
/ m unchecked often lasts a lifetime, or alb
rGs terminates 1t when the malady attacks
the heart. The BitterS also remedies chills
and fever, dyspepsia and liver complaint.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02

filed with eating sores; my tongue was
almost eaten away, so that for three
months was unable to taste any solid
food. My hair was coming out rapidly.
and was in horrible fix. had tried
various treatments, and was nearly dis
couraged, when friend recommended
SIS. After had taken four bottles, I
began to get better, and when / had
finished eighteen bottles, was cured
sound and well, my skin was without
blemish, and have had no return Of
the disease. S.S.S.saved me from life
Of misery" SIS. guaranteed purely
Uegeta6Le) will cure any case of blood
poison. Books ON the disease
e !: Is: !: !: =: !: .: ::
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02
Painless Method.

Mrs. Achem (reading)-The Chinese
are cheerful people. In China, while
the dentist pulls the tooth an assistant
stands by and browns the lamentations
of the victim in the noise of a large
gong.
Mr.. Achem-So they have adopted the
painless method of extracting teeth in
China, too eh ?-Norrlstown Herald.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02

"I'm too practical to do as heroes do
in books, Miss Slight, so I'll just ask
you bluntly, will you be my wife?"
mo, thank you, DIR. Terse. myself
don't believe in those silly, bookish no
tions, and as the silly heroines always
say yes, why, I'll tell you bluntly, no,
sir, won't. philadelphia North
American.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02

ington, D.C. says:
/ was for a long
time under treat
ment of two oil
the best physi-
Clans Of this city,
for a severe case
of blood poison,
but my condition
grew worse all
the while, not
outstanding the
fact that they
charged me three
hundred dollars.
My mouth was
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02

do you think. Professor. that the
theory that Mars Is inhabited has any
practical yalueF
DO think so?" returned the Profess
sor. Il know 1t. Some periodicals pay
$40 page for articles on the subject"
Washington Star.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02

"Of course" said the jeweler, 'you
meant well, but don't do 1t again"
What do you mean? inquired the
man in charge of the repair depart.
ment.
"You charged that last man so much
that instead of having his old watch
fixed he bought new one that l had
marked down to cost as an advertise.
ment. "-Washingt Star.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02
Corrected.

Mrs. Gray-It's positively disgrace
full. Black has begun counting again
before his dead wife is hardly cold.
Mr.. Gray-My dear, / think you
wrong Black. | happen to know that
his wife was cremated.-Minneapolis
Times.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02
The Difference.

"There is no occasion for you to envy
me-" said the prosperous person. II
have as many troubles as you"
Il allow you do, mister" admitted
Dismal Dawson, "but the difficulty
with me Is that l amt got nothing
lse."-Indlanapolis Journal.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02
Thonehtfn1 Hnahand.

Jagson Bowles (murmuring in his
sleep)-I'll bid nine.
Mrs. Brown mot yet asleep)-Poor
dear! he's always trying to buy me
something handsome at those lovely
auction stores.-Omaha World Herald.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02
Horsefiesh IN London.

The meat inspectors of London have
discovered that not only Is horseiesh
served to unsuspectlng customers In
the metropolis as beef, but also that
goatflesh masquerades as venison al
many restaurants.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02
Had IL Avn to HImaelf.

Had a whole seat in the car to my.
self coming up tonight"
How was thatY'
Carried cake Of limburger In my
pocket and sat near the stove."-Plain
Dealer.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1897-09-02
An EnjoyabIe Performauce.

She Il understand that Mrs. Krochet
played on the piano at the reception
last night. Did they appear to enjoy
her performance?
He-Oh, immensely. 1t was the most
enjoyable time Of the whole evening.
Everybody was talking away as il they
would split their throats.-Boston Tran
script.