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The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20
Literary Notes.

There are some prevalent errors con-
cerning the American national anthem,
which the late war spirit has brought to
light. As is pointed out in Harper's
Bazaar, our patriotic hymn "Amerca,n is
often erroneOusly spoken of as our
national anthem, and it is also a mistake
10 sing it to the tune OF "God Save the
Queen" tune known all over the
world as that of the British national
anthem. While we have many patriotic
and war songs, it should be borne in
mind that the American national anthem
Is the "Star-Spangled Banner" and our
national hymn is "Hail, Columbia"
The article in the October Scribners
on the "Battle of San Juan," by Richard
Harding Davis, Is not only a vivid de-
scription of that famous victory but II
complete and careful analysis Of the con-
duct of the whole Santiago campaign.
He points out with perfect clearness the
problems involved, shows the lack of
adequate preparation. and says that the
final success obtained was due solely to
the splendid and persistent valor of the
troops who fought under the most try.
ing and discouraging conditions, COM
bined with the destruction OF Cervera' S
feet by the navy. Mr.. Davis places the
blame where he believes it Is due, and at
the same time gives all credit to the men
who did the real work. 1t Is deliberate
and conscientious history Of the cam
paign, and worthy Of permanence as a
record. The illustrations are from
photographs and drawings of actual
scenes.
The American Monthly Review Of Re-
views for October presents in Its depart
ment OF "Current History in Caricatuie"
a remarkable series of cartoons recently
published In the Spanish weekly Don
Quixote, touching various phases of the
war and its results. 1t is believed that
this journal ref the sentiments Of the
Spanish people with great fidelity.
These cartoons should be studied by all
who seek to know what the popular
feeling just now in Spain really is.
Senator Justin S. Morrill,, of Vermont,
the venerable father of the Senate, has a
forceful paper on "rhe Populist Con-
ceit--the Free Coinage of Silver by the
United States Alone" ia the October
number of The Forum. Mr.. Morrill,
states concisely the present condition of
the Silver Question, and "demolishes"
the platform of the Populist party in
terms both characteristic and conclusive.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20
Million Women Have Been Benefited and Medi


A patent clothes hanger of great value
TO those who have to hang their clothes
on lines running from a pulley near the
window to pole has recently been put
on the market. 1t is simple contriv-
ance, and a homemade one could easily
be manufactured A stout wooden or
iron bracket is swung on hinges just
outside of the window on one side. A
crosspieoe is attacked to the end, on
which two pulleys are fastened. The
ropes from the pole in the yard run
through these pulleys. The bracket is
swung ia front of the window, and the
clothes are hung on the line without
compelling one to lean out of the win
dow. Then a rope running from hook
on the other side of the bracket pulls
the line of clothes out free from the
window. The chief object of this ar
rangement is to do away with all dan
ger of falling out Of the window while
hanging the clothes. -Housekeeper.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20

Perfumes are Iut up III tablet form
nowadays They come in two sizes. 1t
is unquestionably very convenient
way of investing ones self with deli
cate flower scents. Dropping one or
more within toilet boxes and wardrobe
drawers, they are said to afford fra
GRANGE equal i'll strength to an ordinary
ounce sachet bag, which is bulky and
likely to be in ones way.
These come in just one order-the
hudutine violet, and are quite the rage
this season; they may be tucked away
SO cleverly within loops of ribbon or
punches of flowers.
Nearly every girl has one hidden in
her coffure and concealed within the
puff of her ascot tie. The beauty of
them is that the delicate fragrance is
not SO fleeting as in other forms of
sachet perfumes, and oh, joy of joys
they sell for only 80 cents dozen
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20
Get Rid of Flesh.

If you would grow much thinner,
observe the 70 lowing rules as to diet :;
Firmly turn your face away from all
farnaceous foods, and everything in
which starch is found, refuse.
Potatoes in every form are your worst
foes, and sugar is bound to fatten you
Cold water in excess will add to your
embonpont, and tea and coffee with
your meals will increase your weight
Never touch fresh bread-eat of any as
little as will suffice
Toast very slightly buttered will be an
excellent substitute for bread.
Candy and cake rich puddings, made
with milk especially, are not for you
Fruit-eat of all kinds procurable. Eat
all the green vegetables, poultry and rare
meat you desire. Cultivate taste for
Apollinaris and Vichy; wine and liquors
reject.
Drink beverages with lemon or lime
juice when you crave something beside
iced water.
Be active; walk briskly, and see that
the waste matter of the body is properly
eliminated from the system.
The exact reverse will tend to increase
the avoirdupois of the slender woman.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20

The poorest girls are those who are
not taught to work. Rich parents have
petted them, andAthey have been taught
to despise labor and possibly to look
upon working woman as belonging to
a lower order and have been accustom-
cd to depend upon others for living
and ARE perfectly helpless. The most
forlorn women belong to this class
1t is the duty of parents to protect
their daughters from this deplorable
condition. A great wrong is done to
them if they neglect it. Girls should be
taught to earn their living
The wheel of fortune rolls swiftly
round, and the rich are likely TO become
poor and the poor rich. Skill added to
labor is no disadvantage to rich and in
dispensable to poor. Well TO do parents
must educate their daughters to work
No reform is more imperative than this,
Philadelphia Times.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20
The Perfect Pompadour.

1t is wrong to attempt to roll yoar
front hair over rat" for wear with d
hat when you are to be safe under a
veil and the pompadour cannot slip.
The only satisfactory pompadour is the
result of combing down over the face
locks long enough to come at least as
low as the chin. Brush thoroughly. Get
the hair fluffy by whipping it out with
the brush. When it is 80, turn it back
with the comb. Let the roll stand as
high az is becoming then tuck in under
1t the ends. They serve to support the
roll, and the edge of the hair, where 1t
thus turns under, may be caught by the
side comb and held perfectly. This
turning under should take place far
enough back to conceal the parting.
Such a pomapdour will never slip.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20
Dun's Weekly Review.

K. G.. Dun & Cos review OF trade for
last week says:
The wheat business is more active, with
prices about cents higher for spot and
nearly 3 cents for the December option.
Very heavy purchases have been made
within the past few days. not as yet
reflected in the official record of ship
ments, but the exports from both coasts,
-four included, have been 4,IoI,77o
bushels against 4086,oI5 for the same
week last year
The price of corn has advanced about 2
cents though the receipts are just now
larger than year ago
The price of spot cotton is a sixteenth
lower than a week ago, and the January
option has also lost few points, while
there is weaker tone in the market for
goods.
Although the production at Fall River
is in excess of demand, the difficulty in
prices is probably more largely due to the
belief tha, big yield of Gotten must
reduce the price Of the material.
While some woolen mills have started
operation. during the week. quite as
many have stopped Although wool is
about 10 per cent lower than it was
February /, the manu- 'acturers are not
buying and the market is remarkably dull
with sales during the past two weeks Of
only 5,I79. 700 pounds at the three chief
markets, against "a, 33I 600 last year and
1886, 900 in 1896 and I3,7o3,Soo in
1892
The iron manufacturer again reports a
small increase in weekly output, 1905
tons against 2I3 o43 month ago, and
with the decrease in quantity OF unsold
stocks on hand outside the great steel
companies, the apparent consumption for
the month of September was o83,o8c
tons against $50, ,so3 in August In boots
and shoes the output for the year to date
has been 1856. $40 cases larger than ever
before and PAS, 289 cases larger than in
1897, or about s per cent and 4o5,o2S
cases larger than in 1892 or 1917 per cent,
Yet the demand is much restricted, the
dealers holding off in The expectation oi
lower prices.
Failures for the week are 2o5 in the
United States against 233 last year and
IS in Canada against 36 last year
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20

In regard II the suggestion which is
sometimes made that one way to relieve
agricultural depression in this country
would he or the government to allow
and even ia encourage the growth Of to-
bacco it r,ay he interesting to note how
long the prohibition has lasted and how
sternly it has been enforced. This may
be gathered from the following extract:
"Cornet Wakefield with party Of
horse marcLils., out of Glocester upon
the last of July to Winchcome and
Cheltnam to destroy the Tobacco plant
ed in these parts, the Country did rise
against them in ii great body, to the
number of or 600, giving them very
revileing aud threatning speeches, even
to kill them horse aud man, if that he
and his Soldiers did come on, insomuoh
that the tumult lciug so great, he was
constrained t. draw off and nothing
more done (Mcrcurius Polticus, 30
July-5 Aug, 1908 -Notes and Queries
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20
Cycling Skirt Novelty.

For wear heneath the circular cycling
skirt is novelty which will meet with
delighted acceptance. 1t is combina
ton of knickerbockers and underskirt.
To a very deep fitted yoke is added a
moderately full pair of boomers drawn
in below the knee by an elastic. Above
these and added at the same seam is a
full divided skirt open on the outside
to the hip and edged by narrow rutfie.
This new garment is called the Cythere
and is made mp in china silk. taffeta
and pongee 1t Is FIR wear with golf
ing suit also The Singltgured yoke for
the two garments does away with all
clum siness. aud the dainty frills and
drapery Of Tie divided skirt atone for
the severity i the trousers always dis.
tasteful to the feminine mind
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20

barn, including the two years hay,
moving machines, horse rake, wagon
and harness, and two calves and hog
were destroyed. The barn and house
were completely ruined. No insurance.
Chas. Jasper Hutchings, ESQ.,, of
Brewer, the youngest member of the
Penobscot bar was elected to the Maine
legislature. Mr.. Hutchings is "a years
old. He has law education obtained
by study with his father, the lamented
Col. Jasper Hutchings, and with Gen.
Chas. Hamln, and his practice before
the bar of this country has indicated
that he inherits the genius and brilliancy
characteristic of his father. Mr.. Hutch
ings will be the junior member of the
Maine legislature for its Goth session,
next winter.
Ex.Gov. Robie will be candidate for
the position of department commander
of the Grand Army of Maine, when the
annual encampment is held, and it is
said that he will go to that encampment
assured of success. The ex-governor is
a persistent and an able man, and when
he failed before it was predicted that he
would come up smiling, to win out in
the end, despite temporary defeat. He
is likely to show the department what
man of wide acquaintance through the
State, and who is thoroughly man of
affairs, can do as the head of the order.
1t was understood q year ago that If
elected he would devote his time largely
to the department while holding the
Office of Go.emander, and what was said
year ago may be understood as still
holding good says the Bangor Com
merciak
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20

So much las been said and written
about misbenavior at weddings, SAYS
The Ladys Pictorial that one would
have supposed that the necessity had
passed for reminding fashionable guests
that a chure:l is the last place i'll the
world wherein to indulge in small talk
III "a loud voice, to say nothing of climb
Ing Oh chars and seats for a better view
of the brldal procession. At the mar
riage of Princess Dolgorouki in St. MAJ
garet's, Westminster, the scrambling
for "coigns Of vantage" and the inces.
SAINT chatt,Ang and laughing of the
guests befo.e and after the marriage
ceremony provided enough material for
half dozen homiles from the clergy.
And it was eSrtainly not the men who
were the worst offenders.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20

Queen Victoria lately accorded spe-
cial reception to Mrs Harriet Lane
Johnston at Windsor castle, and it is
announced that the Prince and Princess
of Wales are to pay a similar honor to
this distinguished American woman,
who, while her uncle, James Buchanan,
was president Of the United States,
filled the onerous position of LADY Of
the White House" most graciously.
Miss Harriet Lanes first appearance in
public life was as the companion Of her
uncle III London, where, from the
spring % .s74 to the fall of 1855, she
shared with. him the social duties of the
American minister at the court Of St
James. Size appears to have made a
deep impression upon English society,
and more than one Englishman Of high
rank has paid court to her. Boston
Woman journal.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20

How oleverly the Princess of Wales,
while appearing to favor one style of
dress, has really adapted her own ideas
to each passing fashion is perhaps
scarcely realized. In regard to bonnets
she shows marked prediction for
floral trimmings, and her favorite hat
used to be soft felt with high Tyrolean
crown. If she likes certain shape, she
keeps to it, having it retrimmed to suit
the requirements of the moment. Years
ago she used to wear a "sailor" hat,
trimmed with band of black velvet,
and another shape patronized by her
royal highness was the rink, or
"porkie" Sealskin hats were kept in
fashion long time by her persistence
in wearing them. Whatever her head
gear may be, it is invariably close fitting.
Her daughters also favor small toques
and hats, Princess Maud alone coca
sionally choosing a tolerably broad
brimmed hat.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20

There have been several boy babies
born in Atlanta this past spring and
summer. This is not intended as star
Ting piece of news, because their arrivals
have been duly and appropriately chron-
icled, but it is only stated as the basis
of a little joke.
Some days ago four of the happy
young mothers all of whom had fine
boys at home, met in one of the dry
goods stores. All of them completed
their purchases about the same time.
AS they were all leaving the store, in
speaking dist. nee of each other, a fresh
young clerk, in an effort to be pleasant,
fired the stereotyped question at one of
them "How is the boy todsy?" In an
instant four beaming faces were turned
toward him, and four pleased voices an.
swered in chorus, "Ob, he's all right,
thank you. The clerk tainted At
lanta Constitution.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20
Wreck of a British Steamer.

The British steamer Mohegan, belong
ing to the American Transport Co., CON-
manded by Capt. Griffiths was wrecked,
Friday evening, off the coast of England,
In the vicinity of Lizard, between the
Mapaces and the Lowlands and 6S per-
sons of her passengers and crew met
their death.
The Mohegan was formerly the Cleo
patra of the Wilson and Furness- Leyland
line and had made one voyage which
was an unsuccessful one, coming home
with her boilers badly leaking.
She left London for New York, Thurs
day, having on board 81 passengers and
crew of 104 including cattlemen, and
it is the general opinion that during the
heavy easterly gale her machinery be-
came disabled and the ship unmanage-
able. When the steamer was seen to be
in distress life boats put out from shore
and every effort possible was made to
save the endangered people.
The steamer was going at full speed
when she struck twice, stopped and
rapidly settled in the water. Capt.
Griffiths was about to proceed to the
call of dinner when the crash came and
the survivors say that the brave man
when last seen was doing all in his power
to lessen the disaster.
Great difficulty was experienced in
launching the ships boats as the ropes
were stiff and the blocks would not
work. The crew in their chivalrous
effort to save the women made the mis-
take Of understanding the boats and
some were capsized as soon MS launched.
Many stories of remarkable feats per-
formed by seamen who gave up their
water wreckage that was supporting
them to women and swan ashore unaid-
ed, are recorded by the passengers who
were saved. This is the most frightful
accident that has happened in this vicin-
ity for years.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20

Surely pathos could go no further
than this. A little girl was killed by
the engine Of II passing train in south
Queensland, Australia, Said the driver;
"I saw the little child on the track, and
the sight was one that almost made my
heart stop beating. She was sitting
down playing, it appeared, with the
stones. She was not old enough to un.
derstand the position she was III, When
/ blew the whistle, the little tot just
turned around, and as the engine drew
hear her she looked up at me and sa.il,
ed. ."-Melbourne Age.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20
The Throneroom of spain.

The throneroOm of Spain II a mag
nificent apartment Of crimson and gold
with colossal mirrors and chandelier
OF rock crystal that is considered the
finest example Of the kind in the world
Under the gorgeous canopy are two
large chairs Handsomely carved and
gilded and upholstered in crimson bro.
Dade. These are the thrones where
the boy king and queen regent sit on
occasions Of ceremony. Sometimes the
da aughters stand beside their mother
when it is proper for all the royal fam
lily TO receive the court
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20
PROBATE NOTICE.
STATE OF MAINE.

S0MERSET SIS.
At Probate Court holden at skowhegsn
within and for said county, on the second
Ruesday OF October. A. D. 1898. A certain in
strumept purporting TO be a copy OF the last
will and testament of Celia f. l., Hall late of
the City, County and State OF New York, and
OF the probate thereof in said State of New
York, duly authenticated, having been pre-.
septed to the Judge of probate for our said
county, for the purpose OF being allowed filed
and recorded in the probate court for our said
county. Ordered that notice hereof be given
to all persons interested therein, by publish
ing copy Of this order, three weeks succts.
sively in the SOMERSET REPORTER, news
paper printed at Skowhegan, in said County,
prior to the second Tuesday OF December AID,
then % be he'd at Skowhegan within and for
said County, ut nine O'Clock In the forenoon.
and show cause, il any they have, against the
same.
EDWARD F. DANFoRTH.
3w42 Judge OF Probate.
Attest: NATHAN FOWLER, Register.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20

A patent has been taken out in Ger
many for the production of artificial
rubies by evaporating mixture Of
alumina and chronic oxide in the cleo
trio furnace and pass the vapors, with
the introduction of damp air and hydro.
chloric acid into condensing cham
Der, where the rubies precipitate.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20
RucklIn,s Arnica Sajve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box.
c. W. Folsom's Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20
TRY ALIENS FooT.EAsE,

\ A powder to be shaken into the shoes. At
this season your feet swollen and hot, and get
tired asily. II you have smsrting feet or tight
shoes, try Aliens Foot Ease 1t cools the feet
and makes walking easy. Cures and prevents
swollen and sweatfng feet, blisters aud callous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions OF ell pain
and gives rest and comfort. Try It to-day. Sold
by ali druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial
package FREE. Address, Allen 8. Olmstead.
te Roy, N. Y.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20
1t was given by citizens Of Elmira; half
was raised elsewh here

Il was given by citizens OF Elmira hall
was raised elsewhere.
The University Of Rochester needs
900, 900 to defray the cost Of opening
the university to girl students. The
money has not been raised yet, but the
women Of Rochester are bent ON getting
1t and will try hard.
Barnard college, in New York, has also
called for 800, 600 for equipment Of
its new buildings Half the money has
been promised On condition that the
whole sum is subscribed before oct 3.
The largest subscriber SO far il MIR.
John b. Rockefeller, who has made a
provisional subscription of s25, 600
Woman's Joar.%l
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20
STATE OF MAINE.

SOMERSET, s..
81 rRENE JUDICIAL COURT.
September Term 1S9S.
Horace Clark Lih't VS. Sylvia Ahuira Clark
Upon the annexed Libel, it IS ordered, that
notice be given to the Libelee by publishing
an attested copy of the same. together with this
order thereon, three weeks successfully in the
SOMERSET REPORTER, newspaper printed in
Skowhegan in the County of Somerset the last
publication to he thirty days at least before
the next term of said Court, 10 be holden at
Skowhegan, within and for said County. on
the third Tuesday of december, next, that she
may then and there appear in said Court and
answer thereto, If She see tt.
Attest N. W. BRAINERD, Clerk.
A true copy of libel with order of court thereon.
SWAT Attest N. ". BRAINERn, Clerk
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20
Women's Colleges,

The Elmira Female college needed
800, 900 to give it fresh lease of life,
and the money has been raised. Half Of
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20

Germans consume as much wine, beer
and brandy every year as would equal
one- half of the French indemnity after
the Franco-G herman war
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20

Five Year-Old: "Pretty useful, amt
l, mammal" ''Yes, dear" "Almost
as useful as a man?" "Em, ye-es." 81
don't mean Santa Claus or God, but any
ordinary man."
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20
TO RE N r.

Tenement on Madison Avenue with
bath and all modern convenences; ready
Aug. IS. Inquire of
2otf E. n. MERRILL.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20
| ne ~ .* ~ ~ ~
Doctor Says: ~ ~

q have tried calomel and
all the remedies that are now
in use by the profession. Still
YOU are not cured. When |
was a boy, my mother used to
give me 81. E." Atwood's
Bitters. One or two doses
invariably cured. Our drug
gists always keeps them. Get
a bottle, and | know you'll be
all right when | come again"
They cost IS cents only. See that he
gives you the righ, kind, the IL. F."
Avoid limitations.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-10-20
sHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

cures painful. swollen, smarting feet and
Instantly takes the sting ont OF Germs and bun
sa. |%oa. It's the greatest comfort discovery OF
|sae age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight fitting
~ new shoes feel easy. 1t is = certain cure for
|,Tseating. callous and hot, tired, aching feet.
Ky II to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
|.sosss By mail for 2bc. In stamps. Trial pack
rvkEE. Address, Allen 8. Olmsted, lie Roy,