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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20

Joseph Sawyer and Henry q. Nichols
of Boston, trustees under the will of
John Simmons. an old Boston merchant
who died about - years ago, have PIE
titioned the legislature for an act to in
corporate them and their associates as
trustees of the Simmons Female college,
which institution. under Il clause in the
will of Mr.. Simmons, was to be found
ed when certain sum had accumulated
in the hands of the trustees. This
amount, it is stated. has now reached
81, 900, 600
The bill which accompanies the petit
ton states that the purpose of the in
stitution is to furnish to women in
struction in such branches of art, sci
ence and industry az may be best cal
culated TO enable them to acquire an
independent livelihood. Boston Letter
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20
He Failed to Pas.

General Benjamin F. Butler was one
of commission 20 examine yonng ap-
plicants for admission to the bar, and
before him came a youth who failed
miserably on all that pertained to juris-
prudence, case law. civil law, sumptu-
airy law, unwritten law and due process
of law. Finally Butler, who rather liked
the chap and wanted to zee him
through, asked What would you like
to be examined in? You have failed in
everything we have suggested, "
The reply came, TRY me on the
statutes I'm mp on them.
Butler shock his head solelnnly. my
Young friend, he said, Pm afraid
you won't do. You may be ever SO ia
miliar with the statutes, but what is
to prevent fool legislature from re-
pealing all you know
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20

About the first important ceremony
after baby ; appearance in this busy
world is to weigh him, and scales for
this special use are now made These
are generally finished in white enamel
The weight plate is of iron. polished IN
til it looks like steel mirror The
pan is IN ohlong basket, fashioned
with view to the convenient and com
Portable holding of the baby
This basket is also enameled The
base of the scale projects in front TO uf
ford place for the weights, which are
of polished iron. The larger weights are
provided with handles. There are no
very small weights, the fractions of
pounds being recorded by sliding
weight on beam attached to the scale
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20

The Crown Princess Of Denmark IL
the tallest royal lady if not the tallest
woman in Europe her height being
over o feet 2 inches Her grandmother
was Mile De7iree Clary the daughter
Of stockbroker Ct Marseillee This
young woman Tilted Napoleon Bona
parte, afterward emperor, in order to
marry Bernadotte. who finally became
king Of Sweden and Norway. The
Crown Princess Of Denmark. Is the rich
eHt as we'll as the tallest European prin-
cess, having inherited Go, 900. 0O0 from
her maternal grandfather, Prince Fred
erick Of the Netherlands, in addition to
the fortune left her by her father
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20

Mrs Harrison Lee an Australian
lady, has sent 800 worth Of unferment-
ed grape juice made from the best
winemaking grapes in Ararat Vic
toria), to the Greater Britain exhibit
ton, in the hope that such drinks may
be used instead of the Intoxicating ones
sent by the Victorian vigneronA She
says she believes in grape culture and
has nothing against the vine industry
as such Woman Journal
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20

Flies are always Objectionable and
annoying aud especially 30 in a sick
room, where they may also be the
means of spreading infection 1t is a
good thing to know that funigating
with carbolic acid not only acts rs a
disinfectant, but also as preventive of
the fly nuisance A simple fnmigatur is
made by fastening patty pan by
means of bracket made of twisted
wire attached TO and projecting from
the neck Of n ginger beer bottle above
night light As the light burns the
carbolic fumes Of the disinfectant in
the pan will fill the air and make il IN
bearable to insect pests 1t is necessary
to place the fumigator we'll ont of reach
of children. for not only is carboic acid
poisonous, but it is capable of intiietin2
the most dreadful burns
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20

If you spill kerosene on the carpet,
don't leave it to "evaporate. Cover
the place an inch deep with bran or
cornmeal and get enough hot irons to
cover the spot Let stand until the
irons are cool ,ben sweep off the meal,
and usually there is no trace of the
spot. If there is,~repeat the operation.
Unless the oil is removed the dust set
ties into it and makes bad looking
place in the carpet.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20
THE LITTLE CURATE.

The curate and Miss Edmiston were
walking down the main street of the
village engaged in conversation, which
being that of recently affianced pair.
need not here be repeated.
Miss Edmiston carried herself with
an air of pretty dignity, made none the
less apparent by the fact that she was
fully two inches taller than her lover
the Rev. John St John. He was a tn n,
wiry little man. dark haired and paie
complexioned. and was much troubled
in his daily walk with a certain uncon-
querable shynes That he should have
won the heart of handsome Nancy Ed
mission was a matter for surprise and
discussion among the residents in Brox-
bourne.
"Such very uninteresting young
mani said the maiden ladies over their
afternoon tea.
80 ridiculously retiringI How did
be ever come to propose2' remarked
the mothers whose daughters assisted in
giving women an overwhelming and
not altogether united majority in Brox-
bourne society.
The men. on the other hand. voted
St. John a good sort, and his parish
toner's, in their rough ways, owned to
his many qualities
lyon re a dear little girl, Nancy,
the curate was stammering. looking up
at his beloved, when they were both
stopped short on the narrow pavement.
A burly workman was engaged in chas-
| Using a small boy with weapon in
the shape Of a stout leather belt. The
child screamed and the father pre-
sumably r'ed.
"Stopl" cried the curate
The angry man merely scowled and
raised the strap for another blow st
John laid OBTAINING hand ON the fell
low 8 arm. the temerity of which caused
the latter such surprise that he loosened
his grip for moment, and the young
ster fed bowling up an alley.
"What the epluttered the bully,
dancing round the curate. who seemed
to shrink nearer TO his sweetheart.
LET us go. dear, he said. He had
grown white and was trembling
At this juncture two of the work
mans cronies appeared at the door of
the alehouse opposite and. seeing how
matters stood. crossed the road and,
with rough hands and soothing curses,
conducted their furious friend from the
scene.
"Horriblel' sighed the CITRATE as the
lovers continued their walk.
Miss Edmiston head was held a
trifle higher. ''If | were a man. she
said 81 would have thrashed him.
would indeed
"You think should have punished
him them said the curate mildly.
He was a much larger man than |,
you know.
| Nancy was silent She was vaguely
but screly disappointed in her lover. He
was not exactly the hero she had dream
ed Of How white and shaky he had
turned
lyon surely did not expect me TO
take part in street row, Nancy, he
said presently, somehow suspecting her
thoughts. He knew her romantic ideaS
But she made no reply.
$50 you think acted in cowardly
fashion 7" he questioned after chill
pause
II don think your cloth lie an excuse
anyhow, she blurted out suddenly and
cruelty. The next instant she was filed
with shame and regret Before she
could speak again, however. the curate
had lifted his hat and was crossing the
street An icy "Goodbyi" was all he
vouchsafed her
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20
NARY eNllHLockw WOOD.

gestion about its formation coming
from her and the first meeting looking
to organization being held at her house
in Washington Mrs Lockwood is one
of the four Daughters who received
medals year ago recognizing them as
the founders of the society
She is the editor of the magazine
published by the national society and
was lending member of the committee
on relief work that did such good sery-
ice during the recent war
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20

can be no more agreeable and useful oc
cupatlon for women than that Of horti
culture. and the results from TINS col
lege are most encouraging There II a
greater demand FOR women gardener
than the Institution II able 10 supply
One Of the institutions named ~ ON
ploying a woman gardener II the Lady
Henry Somerset home II Duxburst
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20
The Crying Want.

MrR Millicent Garrett Fawcett sale
in recent address at Owens college
The crying want OF women in the in
dustrial and professional world is lar,
ger field aud better paid employment
and in fighting for these things they are
fighting with one hand tied behind
them as long as they have not the par
liamentary franchise
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20
Financial Advice.

Here a man. said the old citizen.
"who lost IS, 900 in bank whar he
put it fer safe keepin. Bill, don't you
ever take no risk like that Eff ever you
gifts hold of any money, do like your ia
Their before you done-bury it, an spen
the rest of your life settin over it with
shotgun Atlanta Constitution.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20
IN UNFAlLING SIGN THAT
NATURE is APPEALING i ae'


run HELTs "a warning that not safely be ignored
To NEGLECT to purify the blood at this
sme means than the annoyance of painful bos and
unsightly pimples If these impurities allowed to
remain the system succumbs to ordinary illness and is
unable to Withstand the many ailments which are 30
sre yaent during spring and summer
Mrs l.. GENTLE, 2O04 Second Avenue Seattle. Wash.
xays: afflicted for long time with pmpes, which
we're annoying they dsfgure1 my face fearfuy.
After using many other remedies in vain s s. promptly
and thoroughly ceansed my blood and now rejoice In
GOOD complexion, which never had before"
Capt w III Dunlap, of the A. G. s.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20

The womens branch of the Horticul
tural college at Kent, England, has had
in the past seven Yeats 1915 students. of
whom 3S have completed their training
Thirty eight of the students are report
ed as holding or having held positions
in gardens public or private There
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20

More coffee is used in the United
States than in any other country, the an
nual consumption being not far from
400, 600, 900 pounds, for which Amer
can importers pay about 500, 600, 900 to
the growers.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20

by the subscriber, on the Slst day OF MAreA
1899, in the store OF NJ L. French 81 The FORKS.
Me two notes both written on one sheet Ok
paper said notes were dated Oct. 81. ls.s dHs
April lat 1893, snd witnessed by Charles 8.
Pierce Of The Forks. One WAS for $3.50 ana
interest, given by Jonathan Bean 10 Mont
Bean and endorsed by the said Mont bean who
sold II to me. The other note WAS for sk.a
and interest and signed by Mont Sean
All persons are hereby warned against pas
CHI sing said notes, srd the p.yors are he r@ky
notified not to pay said notes TO any one bsa
the subscriber. 4Wlt
The Forks Me March 81 1899.
WALTER BLOOM.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20
MONUMENTS.

here arc a great many facts anou, Mona
ments thiG should he known by every per
son interested in the erection az suit2A1Ss
memorial such perS Il ~ certainly al
fori 10 investigate my eli LAT sell tha
hest monuments slld. y ate or call.
SAn'l X BLACKWELL FAIRFIELD, hAk6
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20
Mrs Alice NJ Horne. the only woma

Mrs Alice NJ Horne. the only woman
member of the Utah house Of represent.
atives has succeeded in carrying
through the Legislature bill for the
creation OF a state art institute. On
motion Of Representative Neil an
amendment was adopted by a v9te Of .
to that it should be named The Ahce
Art Collection in her honor
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20
BALLAOE OF THE MEDIOCRE.

oEGGSoG vt fflG WGOlOSih@s
Ambitious bards with song sublime
To win eternal fame essay
To echo through the deeps of time
The voice of some grand yesterday
Or on mans throbbing heartstrings play
Loves harmonies unspeakable.
Alas, l am not framed that wayl
lcat the cy mbals-that is all
how sweet In slender snsres of rhyme
To trap the tender dreams of May.
TO catch the bluebell's subtle chime
OF fragrance on the hills astray,
To mock the wildwood 3 blitho ballot
OF blooms and fitting birds that oan
The chorus to springs roundelayi
beat the cymbals-thas is ALL
To be king Of song and climb
Olympus with lyre-for aye
To rise above the toll and Crime
OF life and from the stars survey
This peevish world i discordant fray
All, this we're worth masters sorawii
but l the master must obey.
beat the cymhals-that is all
ENVOY.
Friend, in life's changeable array
Some may be great, SONS must be small
And some be grave few be gay
beat the cymbals-that liz Nil.
Chicago Record
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20
A Deadly Weapon.

Bronx borough Where are those bis
cults You made tor supper?
Mrs. Bronxborough-You don I want
to eat biscuits at this time of night. do
your
Bronx borough - OF course not
want to throw them at those cats ont
in the back yard. New York Journal
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20
boi|S and Pfnp|eS
Give Warning.

At When Nature is overtaxed, she has
M her own way of giving notice That assist
ance is needed. She does not ask for
help until 1t is impossible to get along without
it. Boils and pimples an indication that
the system is accommodating impurities which
i'd of !; they are an urgent appeal for assistance
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20
FOR SALE CHEAP
FOR CASH

A 4 horse power pet" engine, made
by Penny of Mechanic Falls. and an s
horse power steel boiler in good running
order, Singer butonhole machines, =
Varney pressing machines and lot OF
Singer sewing machines. Full particulars
on application ST
p S. WATTS. So. Norridgewock,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20

Careful estimates show that each
year there are inferred within the limits
of the city of London abou. 1870, 900
human bodies
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20
FORECLOSURE.

Whereas, Martha Padhsm. late OF Scion, in
The County OF Somerset. and state OF Maine.
and W IL lam Padbam, Of said Scion. by their
mortgage deed dated Nov, SO. lss7, and record .
ed In Somerset Registry OF Deeds In Book 2S4
pages S3s al 839 convey ed 10 me. the under
signed, two lots or parcels OF land situated In
said Scion, aid bounded and described AS fol
lows viz One piece is bounded on the south
by the school house lot, and land occupied
by Nj. l.. Williams, east by land oceu pied by
Daniel s. York south by land OF Z. W. Yor :;
and west by school street. being the same
premises conveyed 10 Martha Padham by dee d
da'ed Sept. le 1883, and recorded in Somerset
Registry 81 Deeds IN Rock 2o2. page 81
The other piece is escribed as follows. viz;
Being part of lot numbered seventy four.
and formerly owned by r.. NJ. Fletcher, and be
ing the san lot de edt d to William Padhsm. % Y
deed dated Dec. p, 1874, and recorded in SOM
erset Registr, OF Deeds in book iSs page 2Ss
sno whereas. the conditions OF said mortgage
have been broken, now. therefore. BY reason Of
the breach OF the conditions thereof, claim q
foreclosure OF said mortgage, and give this
notice for that purpose Swl4
Dated at Scion Ne. this third day of April,
1899. &. F. GREENE.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20

Men have been known to lose by per
ypiration 6. 000 TO 8, 900 grains an hour.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20
PRESS UNIONS PRESIDENT.
Mrs. Lock wood Reelected by WOm-
aus International Press Union.

aus IhterhhtIOnhI FresH Nhioh'
Mrs Mary Smith Lockwood, who
was reelected president of the Woman 4
international Press union, was born
and educated in New York. She il a
literary woman and is the author Of
Historic Homes In Washington Its
Noted Men and Women. She is also
one of the founders of the Daughters of
the American Revolution, the first sug
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20

The effort TO make sugar from beets
dates back as far as the year 1747
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20
8. s. 8. FOR THE BLOOD

the best blood remedy because it vegetable
absolutely
ssm direct trouble
tring ALI blood
Rocks free to any Specific Atlanta
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20

NNE Mrs. Pinkhams treatment helps women SO
y promptly is that they have confidence in her.
Through of the many thousands of Mrs. Pink
hams friends aling will be led write Mrs
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20

R. r Chattanooga. Tenn, writes
Several bos and carbuncles broke upon me- causing
great pain and annoyance Ny blood seemed to be in
a riotous condition. and nothing took seemed do
any good Six bottles of S s. cured me completely
and my blood has been perfectly pure since"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20

Pinkham at her home in Lynn,
Mass. and will tell her symptoms.
The reply. made without charge of
any kind, will bear such evidence
of knowledge of the trouble that
belief in her advice at once inspires
hope.
This of itself is a great help.
Then the knowledge that women
for advice and women only assist
makes it easy to be explicit about
the disease.
MRS. ELIZA THOMAS, of ga PHI
"DFAR MRS. PINKHAM-I doctG
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20

the womb. / suffered
something terrible. could
not sleep nights and
thought sometimes that
death would be such a
relief. To-day am a well
woman. able to do my
own work. and have not
apain. l used -four bottles
of Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compoundand
three packages of Sana-
tive Wash and cannot
thank you enough for the
good it did me.
MRS. NJ. SToDDARD,
a68, Springfield. Mimi.
es:
~ -
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-04-20
CONFIDENCE
HELPS TO
CURE

doctors in the city for two
years and had no relief until l
began the use of your remedies.
My trouble was liberation of
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-05-23
M'KINLEY WILL NOT INTKRPERs

London, May lO.-If an an
nouDcemeDt emanating from
Vienna is accurate, President Nc
KiDley's alleged intention TO sub
NIT to the Hague conference pc
tition from the Films in the Unit.
ed States against the Cars recent
decree respecting Finland will not
be fulfilled.
1t is stated that negotiations be-
tween European powers in re-.
ference 10 procedure of conference
have resulted in an agreement TO
absolutely refuse to receive memo.
rsnda, petitions aud letters,
whether from governments or as
sociations dealing with national
grievances, international condi
tions or political or religious ques-
tiots of individual countries. The
labors of the conference will be
strictly limited to questions of
principle affecting all countries
alike.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-05-23
LOCAL And GENERAL.

Young lady wanted for q store.
See Want column.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Wakefield return
ed to Hilo in the Khan today.
Oliver Shipmap of Hilo return
ed from tho States ia the City of
Pekipg last night
Mrs. Mutton, wife of w M Min.
ton Of this city, arrived in the
City of Pekipg last night.
Miss freeman, daughter of the
popular purser of the City OF Pc
king, accompanies her father on
this trip.
Albert Raas of the Honolulu
Stock Exchange has taken offic.
room temporarily with Gear,
Lansing & Go.
Minister Of the Interior j. A.
King left in the Kinau for Hilo
this noon to recuperate flom his
recent illness. .s az. c.-.sssssll:,,.:e. %.
There was meeting of the Va
cation club in the Y. M. G. A
last evening. A musical and lit
erary program was given.
Invitations are out for the mar
riage of Miss Martha Kespohou
to Mahoe Alma at Kawaiahao
Seminary on the evening of June
/.
Photo buttons OF Her Majesty
Queen Victoria may be had in
three sty les from b. Lichtig, Wall,
Nichols Co. and the Golden Rule
Bazaar.
Kali, the native employee of the
Honolulu Iron Works who was in.
jured by falling machinery the
other day, died at the hospital this
morning.
A new pool and enclosure for
the alligator at St. Louis College
is now being built on the college
grounds closer to the main en-
trance than the old one.
W. Maerts ne of f Boffschlaeger
& Co. arrived from Germany in
the Picking on a business visit.
He has been absent five years and
the old residents are glad to see
him again.
Among the passengers for Ks
uai ports in the Mikahsla yester
day afternoon we're the following:
Rev. +. W. Damon, r w. T. Pur-
Wis, G. Wolters, Chas. Gay and
Mrs. G. II. Bishop.
There will be a practice game
OF has eball between the Star and
Artillery teams ON the Makiki re-
creation grounds tomorrow after
noon. There will be no admis.
sion fee to the grounds.
Admiral Watson called on Pre-
sident Dole this morning. As
Captain Watson he relieved Cap
tain, now Admiral Sampson, in
the command OF the San Fran.
cisco at Honolulu in 1892. ..
Miss Alice Hoffman who came
from San Francisco several
months ago with her mother, left
for home in the China last night
Miss Hoffman became very popu-
lar in society circles here.
A beautiful lady's rig, shopping
cart, chestnut pony, stylish, pretty
and thoroughly gentle with mount
ed cart harness is offered for sale al
$500. It is a beautiful outfit. See
ad Honolulu Stock Yards Co.
Among the departures for Maui
and Hawaii ports in the Kinau to
day were the following: j. A.
Mcguire, r. Hind, Jr., Mrs. May
dwell, j. w. Kennedy, j. II.
Thompson, @. W. Eccles, j. A
Scott and q McLennsn.
A era uste from the Nettit
Harrison Dermatological Institute
San Francisco, will open beauty
pallors in the Orpheum hotel this
week. Facial treatment, hair
dressing, manicuring (for ladies'
Advertisement next Issue.
1t was decided by the Executive
this morning not to declare Queer
Victoria's birthday a holiday
The reason il tina, this Govern
ment has no diplomatic relation
with Her Majesty's Government
At the same time British subject
in the em ploy of the Government
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-05-23

Hawaiian-J G Aburlo, C Soto,
Mexico; Mrs W M Minton, G ID
Vincrnt, j Fl Belser, San Fran
cisco; j + Merry, commander U s
Navy; w Maerteps, Honolulu.
Arlington-A Simon, San Fran
cisco; A b Baumau, d j Cole
man, Chicago: A d Harlan, W s
Harlan, wife and daughter, Coates.
vile, Pennsylvania.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1899-06-27
Gaceta de hoy.
CUAR7EL GENERAL.

CUAR7EL GENERAL.
Hssta nueva resoiuci6n de Ia junta de go.
bierno de c6rceles, se suspenden, todas las pos
turas por oontratos para el presidio. Los con.
tratistas deseosos de presentar posturas recibi-
ran oportuno aviso de 10 que mas adelsnte sc
resuelva sobre el particular.
Secretaria de EStadO.
Decreto nombrandc regidor municipal de
Sabana Grande don And, Ga Pietri.
Secretaria de JuStiCia.
Deoreto disponendo que Ia Notsrfa de
Juaua Diaz quede anexada & la de la Villa de
Coamo.