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The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-04

M. Dugas a Frenchman, has written
an extremely interesting book ON "Ti-
nudity" He finds that the vast majority
Of people are timid in their youth A
considerable minority remain timid all
their lives. Timidity leads TO medita-
ton and analysis 1t enters into the
temperament Of the philosopher and man
Of science. Per contra, a thoroughly
stupid man is seldom timid
Virgil, Horace, Benjamin Constant,
Michelet and Amiel were all notably
timid men. NJ. Dugas notes that in the
intellectual man you are apt to find
great speculative hardihood combined
with practical timidity Carlyles is
the typical case The mere thought of
having to order coat or buy pair of
gloves caused him the most acute dis
comfort.
In its extreme type timidity ap-
proaches the nalady of The will which
the medical dictionaries call agoraphobia
the dread of the crowd, of the gaze of
other people All public speakers have
known this feeling-eyen, it is said the
brazen NJ. Rochefort. Cicero, used as he
was to the rostruIn, was prevented by
"blue funk from delivering his Ma
lonian" speech NJ. Sarcey, wko has
lectured every week for 90 years, says
he has never been able to conquer his
timidity. Pallet famous Partisan ad-
vocate, was SO nervous that he used to
say he half hoped some accident would
happen to him in the street ON his way
to the court, so that he might be pre-
vented from appearing Veteran actors,
when they are worth their salt, seldom
get over their stage fright"
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-04
SkOwhegan Markets.

fhithS Pain iht'bit TINS.
RrTrER--First quality, STAMPED, L tofitreT 10
BErF-Ox beef, 10 cts.
BEAM Hand picked yeltw eyes $50
pea beans, Sl75
OATs-35cts
EGGs-l3 cts. per doz.fresh.
HIDES AND SKINs-Light hides, ti5ets.
OF hides G}.cts. lamb skins 70 10 81 Gle
each calf SKINS. 3 TO leo each.
POULTRY Fowls, SOLO cts Ter II :eil'l+' r
Il cts
RoUNp Hos cts.
NooI,- Uuwashed, "A TO % cts
TALLow-RouEh ] ct. per H.
PotatUes-S0.bQ hu.
RETAIL MARKET.
New Maple Moasses % cts per OF
tHEEsk-l0 10 l. FER h.
FLoUR-Spnng wheat Patent, $500; Winter
wheat pat IS 30; " inter wheat choice. So IS
CoRS-Sl.O 90 per bag msAl and cracKed corn 20
c. 5. MEAL-s1. - per bag.
FEED-Middlings fo.e0 TO 10 per cWt; bran
and shorts. S0.e5 hicago gluten Loo
TEAs-D TO 50 cents Ter III.
CoFFER-lb TO IS cts per 10.
ORASaEs-l2 TO 80 cts per dos.
LEAoNs-25 to 80 cts. per doz.
KERosESE-l2c per gal.
LARp-Demestic, 10 cts; Western, cite.
Pure cts.
PoRK-sc.
MoLAssEs-Pure Ponce, 20; pare Barbadoes,
80 to IS.
CHOICE COOKING MoIAssEs Csc
DRY FIsH-cod, IL cts. yer b., pollock
cts.
ONIONS C. per ID.
EGGe-15 cts a doz.
suaAR-Granulated Sugar hest quality II
pounds for -. Granulated second quality Is
pounds for sl00
brown, 20 pounds for 81
BUrTER-l4 TO Is cts. per 10.
0ATs-Western, 20
Potatoes-s0.e6A bu
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-04

There are no drays or express wagons
in the City of Mexico The natives use
kind of cart with enormous wheels,
but for carrying around town the
transportation" is all done ON the
backs of natives. If you want to have a
trunk moved you hire "cargador, "
and for 25 cents he will carry 800
pound trunk on his back two miles In
the country everything is carried ON the
backs of small mules. Droves Of them
come into town with produce ON their
backs
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-04

The tongue is divided into three re-
gions Of taste, each Of which has its
own special function. The tip of the
tongue is chiefly sensible to pungens and
a04d tastes, the middle portion to
sweets or bitters, while the back Is CON
fined entirely to the tiavors of roast
meats, butter, oils and rich and fatty
su distances.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-04
Peace in Sight.

The reply to the inquiry of the
Spanish government IN regard to terms
of peace was made to the French
ambassador, Saturday, but the text was
not to be made public until it had been
considered by Sagasta and his cabinet.
The terms are substantially as follows:
The cession of Porto Rico to the
United states
The absolute withdrawal of Spanish
sovereignty from uba, the future gov
eminent of the island to be determined
by the United States.
The cession of one of the Ladrone Is
lands to the United States, the island to
be designated he eater.
The temporary possession by the
United States of the city of Manila, the
harbor and bay, their final disposition,
as well as the rest of the Philippine Is
lands, to be determined hereafter by
commissioners to be appointed by the
two governments to negotiate a treaty
OF peace.
The settlement of the Cuban and Porto
Rican debts and other financial claims
to be determined by the peace commits
sioners.
The Madrid correspondent of the
London Daily Mail of Tuesday says:
The government has accepted the princi-
pies of the American conditions but the
acceptance will not be made public until
inquiries of Washington on matters of
detail have been settled.
The Madrid correspondent of the
London Standard, telegraphing, Tues
day, says: The governments reply to
the American terms was forwarded, yes
terday evening, through NJ. CANTON, and
there is strong prospect that peace will
be concluded. 1t is not to be supposed
that the United States government will
object to representations being made on
the Philippines question and upon some
pecuniary claims which were mooted by
the United States in the West Indies.
On all the remaining main issues Spain
shows disposition to assent to the
American demands.
1t is understood commission will be
appointed to determine the basis of
peace. The chief difficulty, it is assert
cd in official circles, is as TO the date
and manner of evacuation of the spanish
possessions. There is also the question
Of the disposal of the war material IN
Cuba.
1t appears that President Mckinley,
Yesterday, received some sort of u COM
munication from Sagasta, relative TO
peace, through Ambassador Cambon,
and a conference was held thereon. 1t
Is surmised that 1t WAS counter prop
osltlon or Il request for fuller state
ment. In the afternoon u further con-
ference WAS held but it WAS given out
that 10 definite results had been drained.
further Than this the strictist secrecy
Was maintained AS TO the proceedings
until further progress should be made.
ihere is likely TO be considerably delay
out our government does not propose to
submit to dilatory proceedings. Mean
time, in consonance with the declared
purpose of the President ut the begin.
aug OF the overtures, this conference is
not operating to restrain military oper-
a1ons in any degree. Orders we're sent
out for a conference of leaders Of the
regiments to accompany Gen. Wade To
forto Rico, and within "a hours some Of
Tue troops for this expedition will be
ooardlng the transports at Newport
News.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-04

Gen. Miles and his army were treated
to a gratifying surprise when they
arrived on Porto Rican soil at the way
they are welcomed by the people.
Ponce, the largest city on the island
surrendered with great popular rejoic-
ing. "rhe island will now have pros
perity and peace said the mayor of the
city. The native volunteers connected
with the spanish army gladly leave that
army and surrender their arms. The
great mass of Porto Rico people seem to
be not only ready hut eager TO live unde r
the flag of the United States. Why
should they not? They will enjoy peace
aud prosperity Hereunder, and if they
do NOT enjoy happiness, it will be their
own fault.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-04

Doctor, said man to his medical
attendant, who had INST presented a
small bill of 95 shillings for treatment
during a recent illness i have not
much ready money Win You take this
out IN trade"
"Oh. yes. cheerfully answered the
doctor Il think we car, arrange that.
but what is your business
Il am cornet player, was the
startling reply -Londm. Telegraph.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-04

Unsophisticated Parent-Hello there,
nurse, what's the baby yelling that way
forf can t read at all
Nurseries cutting his teeth. SIR.
q. P-Well, see that he doesn I do il
any more or you lose your place. -Har-
lam Life
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-04

The County Commissioners held the
August term of court at the Court house,
Tuesday. The three commissioners were
present. Hearings were ordered on
s, veral road petitions. one for Joint
hearing by the commissioners of Somer-
set and Franklin counties. There was
also n petition Of the town of Arson for
abatement Of tax. The board adjourned
to meet September lat.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-04

Inc Republican convention in the
FIRST District at Portland, Tuesday, was
large, harmonious and lively one.
noh' James o. Bradbury Of Saco presid-
Gu. Judge Symonds OF Portland and
coI. q Fl. Burbank Of Saco made the
eliminating speeches. They were both
classmates Of Mr.. Reed in Bowdoin. Mr..
nvd accepted the nomination In a
characteristic speech with little politics
III IT, The Convention endorsed the
platform adopted at the State Conven-
ton.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-04
Anchoyiea,

Sir Walter Scott used to tell story
Of one of the nursery gardeners Of his
day. IAN old friend of mine having
asked him to supply him with a dozen
anchovies, he replied. He had plenty,
but being a delicate plant they were
still in the hothousa :" - Household
Work
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-04
about 5000 less

At the Republican convention held at
Bingham, saturday last. W. B. Goodrich,
Bingham; l.. 5. Lombard. Concord
Albeit Burke, Moscow; r. l.. Wyman,
Brighton and !. W. MORN, Emhden,
were elected a committee for the district
to call the n.xt convention two years
heEcc,
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-04

Benefit combined with luxury. Sever
al parties have the privilege of ses-bath-
ing while taking the Kelley treatment In
Portland. Go BOW by all means. Awe
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-04
Imaginary Dangers-

Nervous Old Lady Ito deck hand >
Mr.. Steamboatman, is there any fear of
danger?
Deck Hand (carelessly)-Plenty of
fear, ma am, but not bit of danger. ---
Harlem Life
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-04

Should peace be delayed the First
Maine Regiment will go to Porto Rica
with Gen. Wade's command, which is
booked to leave within few days.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-04

The library Of congress ranks sixth
among the libraries Of the world in it's
present contenta France has the LARGEST,
England next; then comes Russia. and
Germany follows with h0r libraries in
Munich, Berlin and Ssrassbuzs. the last
named holding almost equal ranh with
ours In Washington
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-04

place 20 often in ST. Petersburg is never
completed and frequently not even be-
gun until the night preceding the event
to be celebrated.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-04

A writer in German periodical
states that birds have been seen at Q
height Of $1,000 yards. Their distance
was estimated by the time IT took them
to cross the moons disk.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-04

Hoi Thos. h. K 81 was nominated by
nernruatinu for hls u II Term of service
Ia the National House OF Representatives
TUESDAY last. A l"n4 and distinguished
seryiCr,
The Somerset reporter., 1898-08-04
The Somerset Reporter,
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

n SMITH. e. e. McNRELIR.
10. SMITH & CO., PUBLISHERS,
ia WATER STREET. sKoWHEGAN, ME.
sunscRIPTIoN RArEs;-One year e1.5o; six
.onths, rs cts, three months, 81 cts, when
Nd In advance.
"a, n. rs will be charged II not paid until the
nd Of year.
InvuRrIsxENrs; -Business and legal adver-
.,sm ants inserted at reasonable rates, adjusted
~ the space used, and the position given.
p,cesquoted on application.
cards OF Thanks and Resolutions OF Respect
,,serted at b cents per line.
The Atlanta constitution., 1898-10-03
KINGDOM CORRESPONDENCE.

Susie. Louvale Ga.-From the number OF
complaints that have been received at TINS
office we are of the opinion that the ad-
vertiser you inquire about is not trust
Worthy.-Edltor
Mrs. T. M. Nicholson, LuxOra. Ark-tor
removing mildew rub green tomatoes ana
salt on mildewed garments and lay IN 'he
sun to dry. If it does not draw 1t OUT
with first application, repeat uhtll 1t Goes.
The same process will also remove lrull
stains without injury to delicate colors.
l must tell you that | ENJOY the Nh hlt,5"u,ii
page of The Constitution so nluch anu
have gained much valuable information
ON its editorials and letters. canned
beans yesterday by Mrs. Bradleys recipe
A Subscriber. 2. O. Box III, Morehead
City, n. CT wish to say to all VINO 90
not understand how to make the catafrh
cure of the horse chestnut that 1t is made
of the kernel and not the brown park OF
hull ] receive dozens of letters OF IN
ouiry. so many that I could not thlnk
of answering them except through Inc
Constitution The bark is not good i"r
anything. Will send them to those VINO
have written for them as soon as they
get ripe.
Mrs, NJ. A. Moore, Whigham, Gal saw
q sister mad asked for directions TO can
okra / will give my plan OF SAVING 1t.
Gather with stem. String with stout
needle and ball thread; have pot or
boiling water strong with salt; drop IN the
string and let It scald thoroughly; theh
drv in the sun: or during wet weather
hang il near the stove till fully dry. When
Won want to cook it put fresh water on
at night and it will fill out. thlhk II -
real nice. Hope some sister VIII Try 1t. !
have heen reading The CONSTITUTION lh'Iiy
wears. | love it. II is q part of my house
hold. :, ,,,,,
Dennis the cake recipe; time Is out.)
Mrs. d. II. Britton, Lehman. La Of
fered flower seed this spring to all who
would send a self-addressed, stamped en-
vclope. So many wrote that ! am tempted
to make the offer again, as nave saved
a great many seed, right fresh. haNe
now, for all who send, seed of lovely
red Gamma. The blooms are large red ana
the foliage is striped and edged with red
1t IS enc of the few plants That can i've
through an overflow. Also have seed OF
very large red hibiscus. 1t stands the over
flow, too 1t has a kind Of bulboua root
like dahlas. dies down in fall. comes up
early in spring and is persistent boomer
until frost. ! think l have saved enough
seed for all SO sisters, send ahead. am Il
sincere admircr of The Constitution and OF
Womau's Kingdom.
CHhc CditrpSS would be glad TO nave II
few of the Gamma sccd)
Miss Josie Crane, Franklin. Tex.-We
anxiously await the arrival of our delight
full paper The Constitution. | have just
finished reading the Woman's Kingdom. OF
course the nice letters were read and re-
read for in them we get much dcsira-
Bile information not to be forgotten. VIII
some of the sisters please tell me what TO
do for gerCmums that don't seem to be
growing scarcely any at all? Their leaves
are continually turning yellow and drop
The Atlanta constitution., 1898-10-03
W ~ as 7
IWOMAN'S KINGDOMS

hair eighteen inches long, McGuffey' $
Reader chart, books and other things for
exchange.
Miss Zalia Doughty McRae, Ga, has
Sweetheart is a Soldier Boy" TOO Late"
end the novels LUCILLE" and Tempest and
Sunshine"
Miss Ida II. Griggs, Kola. Va. has for
exchange "Conscript' and Waterloo y
Barnes History of the United States" and
"HarVeyS Higher Grammar.
Miss Katie Montgomery Stennge, Miss,
has novels and flower seed to exchange for
worsted and velvet scraps; gents bicy-
Gle for an organ. Write with stamp.
Mrs. c. w. Moss, Louisville. Ga, has
Wilkie Collins's works, nicely bound, to
exchange for coffee signatures and books
for boys. Wants Scottish Chiefs"
Miss Mamye Wall, Forest Home, Ala,
has a square piano to exchange for best
offer
Miss Jennie Barringer, Cleveland. N. c..
has Japanese morning glory to exchange
for red or white cypress or other pretty
flowers Write with stamp,
Miss Pauline Weems, Union Springs, Ala,
has double blue hyaclnths bulbs to e&~
change for silA and worsted scraps.
Mrs. w. b. Brewton, Castleberry, Ala,
will exchange dish washer and wasting
machine tor baby buggy
Mrs j. Z. Belts Opeiika, Ala. has Fault
less dish washer to exchange for best Of
fer. VIII send cut with Information. Write,
with stamp.
Miss A. White, Glenfynn, Miss, has a
rug machine, with fun directions, new 10
exchange for plain red nahhel.
NJ +. White, Gleniynn, Miss. Will eX-
change twenty varieties of flower seed for
"Fvanpeline" ''Vicar Of Wakefield' or any
OF Marion Harlands or George hiots
works.
Miss Dcvona Smith, Berry, Ca, has cure
.,{-,. tn, mil, al
and ink to exchange for scraps or any
thing useful; send stamp
Mrs. S. c.. Moore, Slocum, Ga, will ex-
change Imperial dairy machine for peSt St
offer one local confederate stamp OF 1ool
preferred; bonnet pattern for rag doll pat
tern.
Mrs. Anna Sours, BeiIefontaine, Ohio, has
fifteen pieces first class sheet music to ex-
change for sea shells. Write first.
Mrs. Ella Lamb, Joshua, Tex, VIII eX-
change recipe for making bloom OF youth
for five yards of good bleaching or sea
shells.
Miss NJ. Pearce. Hazleton. N. G., wishes
to exchange good copy of "Steele's philoso-
ply for Whites elements OK peGa&oSy; also @
"Smiths March for 'MaXinkuckee
March" Write first.
JEANNE Uzzell, Brcslon, n. c., wishes to
exchange Dora ThOrne" for Beside the
Bonnie Brier Bush and John Halifax
for Samantha ut Saratoga.
Mrs. |. T Rainey Conant, Fla, has large
rooted begonia to exchange for SILK moss
silk scraps best quality or soap signatures.
Lula Patterson, Liberty, n. G., has Dick
ens's works, BLEAK House" r'Old Curiosi-
ty shop" "Tale of Two Cities" and Mich
olas Nickleby;" a'so Bob Taylor's book;
all to exchange for equal value.
Box JOS, Greensboro Ga, has four valua-
HE toilet and laundry recipes, n printed
laundry list, cushions. to exchange for full
bloodcd Maltese kitten or yellow canary
The Atlanta constitution., 1898-10-03
Official Notice of Queens Death.

Washington. September 23-OmciaI no
tice Of the demise of tho queen OF Den
mark was received at the state department
today in the shape of the following tele-
gram from the Danish minister In this
country. who is temporarily stopping at
the place named:
Bar Earbor, Ne, September 29:-Sec-
retary of State: l have the painful duty
10 inform vour excellency of the death OF
her majesty. the queen of Denmark. de-
ceased this morning .,
"BRUN, Danish Minister
The Atlanta constitution., 1898-10-03
SOME THOUGHTS FOR MOTHER

OOWlE = lItoOOIli ~ ! VII WV IilLf ts
We have often been told that expert
ence is the best teacher" but the rule
does not hold good, for a great many peo-
pie in this world make no practical use
of experience. and many others never re-
gard it at all.
But we will always find it true that as
one advances in age they are apt to look
hack and see the mistakes of life. especial
lv mothers in the rearing of their chill
dren see them when 1t is too late to rec
tify them but always to be remembered
with regret.
Then why not help our young women to
avoid these mistakes and regrets by urG-
ing them to use the many means pre-
sentcd to themf
Since the organization of the National
Congress of Mothers and the deep felt
interest evinccd in child study, ana. IN
deed everything appertaining to the tenn
poral physical and spiritual well beng
of child this subject has grown in IN
terest and now over our entire land moth
ers are banding themselves together INTO
clubs 10 study and compare notes ON tram
insg ana raising their little ones. For TINS
niIrnose mothers clubs are being formed
in cities. towns AMI villages and even IN
the country a few neighbors live within
the country where a few nciGhborS live
within easy access to each other.
It is Impossible to tell how much good
can he accomplished in this way. These
cubs should all join the mother club
+ra National Congress of Mothers-only a
Iue OF - cents year is necessary TO
do this The president of the club collects
- cents a year from each member ana
sends on to the treasurer III washington
Tni. entities the club to send on to the
congress that meets III February their
president and two delegates. They are en-
titled 10 n voice and vote in all matters
The Atlanta constitution., 1898-10-03

happier end than that or gratifying tne
vanity of the martyred one when she has
become a woman. Yet. in China, it is the
possession Of small feet that earns for a
woman the title of "lady," whether she be
the daughter of prime minister or q
"coolie;" and the fact that the mother OF
TuenT TsonHsi, a little store girl bound
her baby daughters feet. will indirectly
cause a war between the great nations OIL
Europe, or preserve q lasting peace.
Had Tuen-Tson-Hsi had large feet, the
emperor of China would never have noticed
her in spite of her brilliant and ambitious
| mind and her pretty face, and she might
still be doing menial labor, for in that
country, so far behind in its recognition of
,, the fact that women have brains, even her
great intellect, without royal position, could
hardly have accomplished any appreciate
change in the intricate wonders of the
Chinese government.
The mother of Tuen-Tson-ISi, however.
like every other mother of baby girl, had
visions of her daughter arrayed in regal
robes. surrounded by bowling courtfers, and,
In order that the vision might some day
become a reality she bound the feet of the
helpless infant, and died or disappeared
from public notice forever
Even when Tuen-Tson-Hsi was the slave
of the viceroy, her first owner, she showed
her ability to obtain what she wished. even
though her desire was a most remarkable
one proceedings as It did. from a slave.
She asked to be taught 20 read, and her
request was granted. When she was pre-
Sehteu 70 '"t 'hip'io'' -, l ti4
"a'iteu me tlnI'Gi ol "i',,' l1,15 t bi,,.
uotS Hol al"'J i,,. a,,rr,s wv, o,,.
1t y cei IAN aI'e 'No,l ,l ,ifn octod nc
queen regent until the death of her son.
when She made her nephew ruler or the
realm, which position he occupied until d
few days ago, when the Empress DoWager
ooiI,l' 3 w., a'ir+ro, Of tho government 1t
I. ,,,,, as if this woman had mad
rl,,,,, cl,oirn in me matter of her birth
n1aro fo,. If is characteristic of her that
abn should have been born in China, prob
ably the only country in the world where
+his sfota of affairs could exist
If vas q matter of wonder to some peo-
I thot t1,c great statesman Ii Hung
rhan~ with his knowlcdge of diplomacy
ehonId haya clIne to the dowager always,
md courted her favor, instead of the en-
peror's But this great master of state
affairs knew the power Of the empress, ana
appreciated her position, for ne had risen
to his high estate through the exercise oI
ability and genius NOT uhhhe hei own, ANU
although the ChiheSe ih'lI''c4 ~
the United States IS quoted us SaSIH5
that Chang Wlil propaoN Ho' Do
1einstated III ms 4o'lh'I po'l'io'i
there is every reason TO suppose lhat 'H0
dowager. with her Kno"lcuse OIL ms genus
Will not fail to add TINS element ol SIlt"s III
to her conduct or lhe thphe' y I'i me i'''t
United States couSu4 10 NHIIl' 9t'iU Ia
"the wonderful structure oL MohSo'!"H
civilization depends today upon IHt 6cnIu'
of a single man (l'l HUNG t""i'S)' 1t %
not probable that the doWaSeF "ou'" Ic-
linquish the services of a man IKE N'A9
because the only reason "ICh con.u ~
1iuence woman OF her IhteIecl TO dispose
t. Il
The Atlanta constitution., 1898-10-03

In the great empire Of China, which is
now attracting the attention Of the world,
there exist institutions and conditions pe'
CuIiar to that country which we, at 1lrst
glance term barbarous and so devoid of
any promise of good results that the po"sl-
bility of finding benefit from them is no
remote as to render them unworthy Of eS-
animation. These very customs, however,
against whose unnaturancss we instinct
lively rebel, often produce an end which 1s
undeniably fortunate. There is the cruel
custom of binding the feet of the Chinese
girls, an act which can apparently effect no