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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-01
Tempering Copper Not Lost Art.

The allegation that ancient Egyptians
tempered copper and bronze TO carry a
razor edge is not borne out by investl-
CATION. Thomas Harper of Bellevue.
Pa, challenges any one to produce n
piece of metal tempered by the an
clients that cannot be more than dupli-
Gated by any metal worker today. He
says that In examining hundreds of
specimens alleged to have been temper
ed to the degree that steel Is tempered
he failed to find any, nor had he dis
covered any one who had seen such
work. and the fable which has been
implicitly believed for centuries is be
ing shattered in the light of modern re-
search
This is not the only story believed for
centuries tending 10 belittle the man of
today. to make him the inferior of his
forefathers. which failed under the
searchlight of inquiry and science The
ancients were children In mechanical
knowledge as compared to the people
of today. and If there was a demand
for any particular building or piece of
work such as was produced by the an
clients II could be duplicated and i'm
proved on by the skilled artisans of the
nineteenth century Manu-
facturer
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-01

One great fault with women is lack
of individuality Despite the many
styles Of hats and wraps and gowns
the first ten women you meet after
leaving your home in the morning will
present practically the same appear
ance. If a particular style is becoming
TO one woman. the other nine must
have it without regard to features or
other points. And so /; is with hair
dressing and ornaments and the many
little accessories OF the toilet.-Buffalo
Enquirer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-01

Baroness Burdett-Coutts, sister died
recently III hen residence, SJodLain
park. IIant~ She was senior to Lady
Eurlcrt-Cuults and leaVes one >Jn.
Who is married and has 4 family 80
was ~ and was the only surviving sis
ter Of the baroness. She married the
late Roy. james nrummoud Money IA
800 Lady Burdett-Coutts is now ne
sole representative of the family Of
Sill Frances Bmdttt. VI =. fifth haro-
me-, which consisted Of one son aud
five 1nnellF.rS
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-01
are everywhere.

A Soi4cr AT lie ISL. 1881. ~ 20
tie fac tai Man4 81. #le sosUa a-Hsy
nurses az y9au- aa -0od t.e... -.
writes:
The nurse attending n4e was a dis
tractingly handsome 1irl with a pure
Greek profile reddish brown Eair-tar
kind that seems full of little golden
tendrils in the sunlight-and eyes "a
liquid as a fawn's. The first time sac
put her finger on my wrist my pulse
ran up 10 al least 10, and she took il
for granted that / had high fever and
dosed ne accordingly tried repeat
edly 10 lure her Tito conversation. bat
size wouldn't be lured. She was strict
~ business. When started 10 pay
her compliments. she would ask ne 10
put out my tongue. Which Was an IN
surmountable obstacle 10 conversation.
| used to lie there with my tongue
hanging out trying TO put my soul into
my eyes, but it WAS no go. No man
can look romantic with half a foot Of
furry red tongue protruding from his
countenance. Another way She had Of
gagging me WAS by putting the ther-
mometer in my mouth. The last week
proposed to her five times-or, rather,
tried to--but she invariably choked
off my declarations by thrusting a Their
mometer into my mouth. got so ex-
cited one time that | came near swal-
lowing a thermometer worth several
dollars. She was most excellent
young woman and had lots of sound
common sense, as was evidenced by
the fact that she gave ME no encour-
agement whatever Army and Navy
Journal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-01

bands profession. Her training was
practically without the aid of other in
struction than that given by her own
observation and study. She convinced
the majority Of the members of the
service committee of the Lincoln park
board of her competency to do the
work. The position TO which she has
been appointed pays salary Of $1,000
Nnnr
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-01
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE,

SOMERSET IS. February 20, A. D.. 1890.
We, the undersigned, having been duly ap.
pointed by the Honorable Edward +. Danforth.
Judge OF Probate within and for said County,
Commissioners to receive and decide upon the
claims of the creditors OF Albert Parsons. lste
Of Dead River in sad County deceased, whose
estate has been represented insolvent. hereby
give public notice agreesbly, + the order Of
the said Judge Of Probate, that six months
from and after February "a, 1900 have been al
lowed TO said creditors to present and prove
III cir clsi ms, and that we viii attend to the
duty assigned us at the Office of Daniel Lewis
IL skowhesan. in said County, on the slst day
of May 1900. and on the 29rd day of August 1890
at ten OF the clock in the forenoon OF each of
said days. SVe
DANIEL LEWIS, Con, r,tss;oro.s
o. A. PRIEST, W" niissiN"e'S .
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-01

Young man said the careful in
Their, IF consent 10 YOU marrying my
daughter will you furnish her the lux
ures to which she is accuStomedT
Well" said the young man, Ill is
more than likely that ! won't be buy
ing her as many theatcr admissions as
have been doing for the past year.
indianapolis Press
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-01

The king assemblies the royal arcbi-
tectS
Build me temple he commands.
80 costly that no smoker will ever he
let tobacco aIoner'
An. this was aiming high indeed
But when WAS true art ever known To
faltcr Detroit Journal
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-01

Niagara power WAS used as long ago
as lI25. when the French erected n
sawmill near the site of the present
factory of the Pittsburg Reductio ion
company. II was used for the purpose
of supplying sawed lumber for Fort
Niagara
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-01
THERE Is A CLASS OF PEOPLE

Who are injured by the use Of coffee. Recently
there has been placed in all the grocery stores
new preparation called GRAIN-O, msds 4
pure grains that takes the place Of coffee.
The most delicate stomach receives it without
mistress, and but few Can tell it from coffee
1t does not cost over a as much Chi d reu
may drink it with great benefit. Is cts. and
cts per package. rr! il. ASK for GRAIN Q
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-01
A MiaIendinR Item

Johnny-Old Mr.. Skinfiint must he
an awful generous man.
His Father-Why?
Johnny-The paper says he constant.
ly keeps a good watch on everybody in
his employ. Jewellers Weekly
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-01

statesmen
to sell Lubricating Oils from samples
on commission. Salary assured as
soon as ability is proven. References.
THE HOWARD OIL 4 GREASE CO,
Sw6s Cleveland, o.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-01

Japan is corruption of the Chinese
word Shi-pen-kue. which means root
of day." or Sunrise kingdom" because
Japan is directly east of China
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-01

The British soldiers dress was not
always red. II was white in the reign
Of Henry VII and dark green 10 tie
time of Elizabeth.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-01

When a man Is hungry. he doesn't
waste much time reading the bin OF
fare-Chicago News.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-01
A LANDSCAPE GARDENER.
Woman Appointed TO an Important
Position In Chicago.

Mrs. @. McCrea. selected as landscape
gardener for Lincoln park, Chicago, Is
the widow Of successful landscape
gardener In Denver. After his death,
seven years ago. she began study OF
his work, In which she had been inter
ested, and fitted herself to support her
two daughters by continuing her bus
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-01
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.

the District Of Maine.
In Bankruptcy.
ADsis Z; S E & Bankruptcy,
To the Creditors OF ADNtRAM @. CooKSoN
al Skowhegan. in the County OF Somerset and
District aforesaid, q ban krupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 24th.
day Of February, A. D. 1900, the said Adniram
@. Cookson WAS duly adjudicated bankrupt,
and that the frst meeting OF his Creditors will
be held Mt Daniel Lewis office in SHOWN cyan,
Maine, on the 2Srd day of March, A. d 1900,
at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon. at which time the
appoint trustee, examine the bankrupt, and
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting,
February %. A, D., 1900.
DANIEL LEWIS, Referee in Bankruptcy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-01
ScaIers'
Blanks

Same as the official blank
called for by the Kenncbec
Log Driving Co., may be pro-
cured at the REPORTER office
at a5c per quire. Address:
j. o. SMITH & CO.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-01

Attest:-SATHAE FOWLER, Register.
Post Office address. Judge and Registe
Skowhexan. Me. 39s
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-01
A well-Kept Life,

1t requires well-kept life to do the
will of God. and even a better kept life
to will to do His will. To be willing
is rarer grace than to be doing the
will of God. For he who is willing
may sometimes have nothing to do and
must be willing to wait; and it is
easier far to be doing Gods will than
to be willing to have nothing to dot
is easier far to be working for Christ
than it is to be willing to cease. No,
there is nothing rarer in the world to-
day than the truly willing soul, and
there is nothing more worth coveting
than the will to will Gods will. There
is no grander possession for any Chris
tian life than the transparently simple
mechanism of sincerely obeying
heart. Drummond
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-01
New Train Service on the O. R.SN.

The double train service just estab-
lished between Portland and Chicago,
in which the o. r. & N, the Union
Pacific and the Oregon Short Line are
interested, shortens the through time
i hours. Train No. 2, leaving Port
land at 9:l5 A. NJ, daily, is known as
the Chicago-P Portland special. Its
equipment is new, making it fully the
equal of any train now in service from
the Pacific coast to the East. 1t con-
slsts OF mail car, baggage car, libra
ry-composite car, first-class Pullman
sleeper, dining car, two chair cars
and tourist sleeper. There is but
one change of cars to all Eastern points.
The full time is three days through to
Chicago, or four days and two hours to
New York.
The second train, known as No. 6,
leaves Portland daily at $40 P. NJ,
connecting at East Portland with the
Southern Paciic's. overland train from
San Francisco, and carries through
equipment to Chicago via the Union
Pacific and the Chicago & Northwest
ern, and also the equipment for the
Washington division of the o. R. & N,
in connection with the Great Northern
for st. Paul. This train reaches Spo-
kane at 10 A. M. A dining Car serves
breakfast into Spokane, and dinner is
served ON corresponding train leaving
Spokane at 3:45 P. M. The new sched-
ule as arranged, supplies the most
complete service ever furnished on
the o. r. q N, also provides in
creased service in Eastern Oregon,
where II is greatly needed, and gives
immediate connection with the Wash
ington division at Pendleton. At this
point there is a large interchange of
traffic, on account of the various min
ing districts of Baker county, the Occur
d'Alene, the Republic and Kootenai
mining camps. Portland is greatly
benefited by this change, in as much
as increased service is given from East
ern Oregon and Idaho.
No. 2 arrives in Chicago at $50 A.
M; No. at 7:45 A. NJ, as at present.
The Westbound train out of Chicago,
corresponding with No. 2, is No. /.
This arrives in Portland at P. Nj.
The train corresponding with the East
bound No. 6, is No. 3, out of Chicago.
This reaches Portland at 1880 A. NJ.
Westbound train No. leaves Chicago
at $3.50 P. M. and Omaha at 500 A.
M. the following day. The time is re-
duced two hours and 40 minutes. No.
3, Westbound train. leaves Chicago at
1880 P. NJ, and Omaha at 4:25 P. NJ.
the next day.
The service ON the Union Pacific on
all these trains includes buffet-smok-
ing-library cars and dining cars. No.
carries daily ordinary sleeper to
Kansas City, with change en- route to
ordinary cars to Chicago.
Consult the nearest ticket agent for
detailed information.
w. H. HURLBURT,
General Passenger Agent.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-01
Strength in Stiffness.

Those who make the most noise in
the world are not those who have the
most power in the world. Quiet in
fuences are the potent forces in Gods
esteem, and even in mans sight. AS
Aubrey Moore says: "Great men
think, while ordinary men talk. Great
saints pray, ordinary men preach.
High-sounding words aud show acts
may impose upon the few, but it is ST.
lent effort which moves the world. "
This truth is not held popularity; yet
Elijah learned when he was divinely
shown that God was not to be recog-
nized in the whirlwind, the earth
quake, or the fire, as he could be in
"the still small voice." Even this
worlds wisdom testifes to the truth
in the adage: Deep waters run still
est" 1t is Gods voice which says:
BE still, and know that am God"
IS. S. Times
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-01
Identified by a Blind Man.

A blind man picked out his dead wife
in the New York morgue few days
ago by his delicate sense of touch, says
an exchange. Two women, both of the
same name and both of whom died in
Bellevue, were taken to the dead house
at about the same time. When the
morgue keeper caught the blind mans
right hand and guided it to an upturn-
ed face, he said, "No, no; that's not my
Maryw The drawer was closed and
the next one was pulled out. The
sightless man laid down his stick this
time and used both hands. His face
was transfgured as the tips of his
fingers rested on the sharp-set, cold
features. "Mary," he whispered, 81
have found you, dear! How thin your
face has grown! How cold you are,
Mary-how coldv' The blind man had
made no mistake. The dead woman
had been his wife.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-01
S1Oo REWARD S1OO.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
Is the only positive cure known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional dis
case, requires a constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system, thereby destroying the founda-
ton of the disease. and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. The pro.
prietors have so much faith in it's curative
powers, that they offer One Hundred Dollars
Tor any case that it fails to cure. Send for list
OF testimonials. Address
.,, FL CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-01
Meaning of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin is commonly thought to
come from the Indian name of that riv-
er, Wees kon san. 1t means the gath
sring of the waters, referring to the
fact that at the source of that river
many branches pour their waters to.
gether, but after that there are no i'm
portant branches in its entire length.
The early French softened it to Ouis.
consin. An attempt was made to. put
back the in place of the C, but the
Legislature refused to make the
change. A. Gaudln says that Wiscon-
sin comes from a word that means
''musk-rat house." But he says he has
not found two Indians to agree on the
meaning of the word.-Sheboygan Falls
News
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-01
Reform at ST. LouIs.

The saloon keepers OF St. Louis, Mo-,
have been notified that they shall not
maintain In connection with their
saloons wine rooms or private stalls or
reems not at all times open to public
gaze. They were also notified to dis
continue and prohibit music and to
prevent dissolute women and criminals
from trequenting their saloons, under
penalty Of forfeiture of their licenses
and having their places closed as dis
orderly houses. Union Signal.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-01

A deacon in a Baptist church in
Trenton is a stickler for decorum. He
saw young lady whisper to another
during prayer at church service, and
he loudly rebuked her. In Indignation
she was passing out of the edifce, when
he said the church was no place for
her. Aroused by this taunt, she pro-
ceeded to return to her pew, but he
clutched her back hair and thus drew
her out of the church.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-01
Few Collevo students Die.

The death rate in colleges is extremely
low, The strict attention to the physique
Is given as the cause. People outside of
colleges, rs well. may have health and
strength. Hostetter's stomach Bitters is
recommended most highly for preventing
hs well as curing bodily weakness. 1t is
for the blood, the nerves and all stomach
disorders, and its cures of constipation, in
digestion, dyspepsia, sluggish liver or
weak kidneys. are most remarkable.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-01
Steel Platforms for Passenger Cars.

Instructions have been issued by the
mechanical department of the Rock
Island, that all passenger coaches OF
the road must be equipped with steel
platforms. Already many have been
equipped, and rs fast as the coaches
can be spared from the daily service,
they are run into the shops and the old
platforms taken off and new steel one
put in its place.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-01
THREE DAILY TRAINS BETWEEN
OGDEN AND DENVER.

The increase in transcontinental
travel by way of Salt Lake City in con.
sequence of the scenic and other attrac-
tions of the route, has recently justified
the Rio Grande Western Railway-in
connection with the Denver & Rio
Grande and Colorado Midland Railroads
says the Salt Lake Tribune, in estab-
fishing triple daily tast passenger
service between Ogden and Denver.
All of these trains are equipped with
the latest appliances, improvements and
cars. This road now operates through
sleepers between Chicago, Ogden and
San Francisco, also perfect dining car
service. Send &c postage for literature,
rates or other information to j. D.
Mansfield, 253 Washington street, Port
land; or Geo. w. Heintz, general pas
senger agent, Salt Lake City.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-01
8g1p!sz;KIz
.>60aMl5 PEaElpo,

Magistrate Ito prisoner who is before
him for begging)-What makes you
beg?
Prisoner (whining)-Because l can't
get any work, your honor.
Magistrate-Would you do work if
you could get any?
Prisoner-Gladly, your honor.
Magistrate-What work?
Prisoner-Anything, your honor.
Magistrate rather stingy, with an
eve to business)-I have heap of
weeds | want taken out of my ground
would you do that?
Prisoner-Yes, your honor; only too
glad of the job.
Magistrate-You are discharged.
Prisoner-Did you say l was dis
charged, your honor?
Magistrate-Yes, you are discharged.
Prisoner-Then weed your garden
yourself.-London Answers.
Lawyer-You say the prisoner stole
your watch. What distinguishing fea-
ture was there about the watch?
Witness-lt had my sweetheart's pic
ture in it.
Lawyer-Ah, see! A woman in the
case.
A funny story is related of juryman
who outwitted judge, and that with
out telling an untruth. He came breath
lessly into the court:
"Oh, my lord, if you can excuse me,
pray do. l don't know which will die
tirst-my wife or my daughter"
Dear me, that's sad" said the limo.
cent judge. Certainly; you are ex-
cused."
The next day the juryman was met
by friend, who, in sympathetic voice,
asked:
"How's your wife?"
"She's all right, thank you"
And your daughter?'
"She's all right, too. Why do you
Rsk?"
"Why, yesterday you said that you
did not know which would die first"
Nor do l. That is a problem that
time alone can solve."-London It'd
Bits.
Michael Joseph Barry, the poet, was
} appointed police magistrate in Dub
lin. An Irish-American was brought
before him charged with suspicious
conduct, and the constable swore,
among other things. that he was wear
Ing republican" hat.
Does your honor know what that
means?" inquired the prisoners law
yer of the court.
Il presume" said Barry, "that 1t
means a hat without a crown."-The
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-01

Uncomfortable beds are the rule in
Manila. There are no springs, mat
resses or Stats. A square of woven
rattan, like that OF cane seat chair,
is stretched over wooden frame. On
the rattan sheet is spread, and this
is the bed
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-01

Small retailers in Germany have
organized for an attack on the depart
ment stores. A bill has been intro
duced in the reichstag to tax the sales
of the big stores on an increasing ratio
until they reach 20 per cent of the
profits.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-01

When cattle arrive in Havana from
South America, Mexico or Texas, they
are first inspected in the yards, and
then II large per centage of them are
driven out to pastures for several
weeks grazing. When they arrive they
are thin and rough looking.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-01

Six mourners who officiated as pail
bearers at funeral in Mishowoka,
Ind, have sent in bills of Indebtedness
against the mans estate for carrying
him to the grave.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-01
Future Blacksmith Shop.

A blacksmith's shop without forge
may really come to be popular insti.
tuition in the near future. The idea
originated in Belgium. The metal to
be heated is plunged into a metal tub
of water, and, apparently with little
reason, becomes instantly white hot,
AS a matter Of fact, the metal tub is
connected by wire to one pole of a dy-
namo. The water is acidulated. and
when the metal is plunged into the
water an arc seems to be established
all around the submerged portion,
which may then be removed and ham,
mered on an anvil, the same as any
\ordinarily heated metal.-Los Angeles
Times.
The man who never made failure
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-01
Information While You Wait.

Mr.. Spellem, of Highlandtown,
writes: "Dere Sur: Please tell me
wat is the holesumest food fer chill
dren?"
You will find doughnuts about the
"holesomest" articles of diet.-Balti-
more American.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-01

Two lions escaped from menagerie
in Valencia, Spain. and injured several
people before they were captured. One
of them leaped through the plate
glass window of a jewelry store, and
scattered watches and diamonds with
recklessness.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-01

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing, Syrup the best remedy to use for their
children during the teething period.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-01
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS

Building or remodeling residences and
stores. We carry complete line Of Mantels,
scoting, Androns, Tenders, Screens Electric,
Gas and Combination Chandeliers, and all sup
plies pertaining to Electric and Gas Lighting.
We also carry all kinds OF Batteries Bells and
Indicators Photographs cheerfully sent on
application. FRANK HOLCOMB e. co.
245 Washington St., Portland, Or.