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The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20

The fete of the moon Is celebrated In
the eighth month of the year. and this
lasts six days. Presents are then made
on which the figure OF the moon IS ap-
parent, and large pagoda is llluminat-
ed. Firecrackers and music and fam
lily reunions prevail. A midnight ban
quet on the last night terminates the
feast, and then the descent of the god
dess of the moon, which we call the
man In the moon. is awaited. She is
supposed to visit the earth Mt this time
10 grant the wishes of mortals. The
moon with the Chinese Is the patroness
of poetry. and autumn is the poets IA
vorite season.-Leslie's Weekly.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
Tortured a Witness.

Intense suffering was endured by wit
ness T l.. Martin of Dixie, Ky, before
he gave this evidence: II coughed every
night until my throat was nearly raw;
then tried DR. Kings New Discovery
which gave instant relief. l have used
it in my family for four years and recon-
mend it as the greatest remedy for
coughs, colds and all throat, chest and
lung troubles. 1t will stop the worst
cough and not only prevents but abso
lutely cures consumption. Price SOC and
$1.0O. Every bottle guaranteed. Trial
bottles free
At r. III. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
At r. II. Wings Drug Store.

The question as to whether birds in
herit their ability to build nest resembng
the one in which they were Matched was
discussed. Wallace's theory that bird
learns to make its peculiar kind of nest
by remembering the appearance of the
nest in which it was reared and by imita-
ton was rejected. and an instance cited
OF pair of English chaffinches which,
reared apart nom individuals of their
species. and afterward released 10 an en-
closure. proceeded to build Characters
tic chaffi nch nest.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20

Japan and South America have been
shaken so often and so violently that an
earthquake there is hardly worth notice.
In 1854 wave traversed the Pacific from
Japan and broke on the American coast.
Sailors say wave over fifty feet high is
an impossibllity, but a wave ninety feet
high destroyed Callao, Peru, in 1886
Mexico, the East Indies, China. Argen-
tina, Hawaii, the Philippines, California
these places have been the scenes of
fearful disasters from earthquakes and
volcanoes
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
Farm For Sale.

Situated on the road from Skowhegsn to
Scion; six and one. half miles from Madison
and six and QUE half miles from Skowhegan;
100 acres; new buildings, built two
years ago; good orchard OF 80 old and 100
young apple trees; cranberry bog bearing
from to bushels annually; cuts Is tons OF
tools consisting OF moving machine, horse
rake, carts and racks. wagon, 10 tons hay, etc.
Also my house and saw mill buildings To-
Gated at NJ adison Center; 10000 feet OF hem
lock boards and lumber; 40 cords OF hemlook
slabs HORACE e. SPEAR,
4w46s Madison Center, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
Old Time SuperatftiOns.

Decorations of evergreens for tenn
pies and houses during the winter
months were popular among the Ro-
mans and Druids. who practiced it for
the same reason in order to give aid to
the ,lryads and wood spirits. who must
die unless they had the shelter of their
native foliage.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20

Buchanau Mich, May 22.
Genesee Pure Food Co., Le Roy, n. r.:
Fundamentally mamma has been q great
coffee drink, and has found 1t very injurious
Having used several pac ages Of your GRAIN
finds it much better for herself and. Tor us
children to drink. She has given up coffee
drinking entirely. We use package Of
Grain every week. am ten years old.
Yours respectfully, FANNIE WILLIAMS.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20

DeWtt's Little Early Risers are daip-
ty little pills, but they never fail to
cleanse the liver, remove Instructions
and invigorate the system. Geo. E.
Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20

Among North American birds the grebe
nests in and near The wafer. The prairie
hen, on the contrary nests on the ground
being a terrestrial bird. Some birds.
like the meadow lark are partly arboreal,
nesting near The ground in trees. The
indigo bird is neither arboreal nor terres-
trial although it nests in the trees. The
heron is striking exception to the theory
hat hahi. decides the nesting site, A.
though a terrestrial bird it places its nest
high In The trees. as does the wood duik.
which i. an aquatic bird. Wood hawks
nest in boys. as do the marsh gulls.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20

fume of which IS produced by mi.
erobes.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

Whereas, Morrill, @. Rowe and Annie A.
Rowe, both of Concord, in the County OF Som
erset, and State OF Maine, by their mortgage
deed dated December 7th, 1898, and recorded
In Somerset Registry OF Deeds in Book 24b
Page 49, convey ed to me, the undersigned GER
tain real estate situated in said Concord and
described as follows, viz:-The south half OF
lot numb red six. in the second range OF lots
in said Concord; also twenty five acres off the
north side OF the west half OF lot numbered
five in the said second range OF lots; also the
east half OF lot numbered five in said second
range OF lots. And whereas, the conditions of
said mortgage have been broken, now, there
tions thereof | claim q foreclosure OF said
mortgage, and give this notice for that pur-
pose.
Scion, Me-, November %, 1900. 3w49
SELDEN r. GREENE.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
The Oldest and Best

S. s. S. is a combination Of roots
and herbs of great curative powers,
and when taken into the circulation
searches out and removes all manner
of poisons from the blood, without
the least shock or harm to the system.
On the contrary, the general health
begins to improve from the first dose,
for S. S. S. is not only blood purifier,
but an excellent tonic, and strength
ems and builds up the constitution
while purging the blood of impuri-
ties. S. S. S. cures all diseases of a
blood poison origin, Cancer, Scrofula,
Ri u NJ a t s m, Chronic Sores and
Ulcers, Eczema, PSORIASIS, Salt
Rheum, Herpes and similar troubles,
and is an infallible cure and the only
antidote for that most horrible disease,
Contagious Blood Poison.
A record of nearly fifty years OF
successful cures is record to be proud
of. S. S. S. is more popular today
than ever 1t numbers its friends by
the thousands. Our medical cores
pondence is larger than ever in the
history of the medicine. Many write
to thank us for the great good S. S. s.
has done them, while others are seek
ing advice about their cases. All
letters receive prompt and careful
attention. Our physicians have made
long study of Blood and Skin Dis
eases, and better understand such cases
than the ordinary practitioner who
makes a speciality of no one disease.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
AXES.
Upset and New SteeIed.

Leave axes at w. B. Whitter's feed
stable, Madison St, Skowhegan, or at my
place. Athens road. Hilton hill
43tf CHARLES B. WHITE.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20

AS men, We are all equal in the prest nee OF
ldeath-Lyman.
Ordinary household accidents have no terrors
when there's bottle of DR.. Thomas Eclectric
| Oil in he medicine chest Heals burns, cuts,
bruises, sprains, Instant relief.
| There is no such thing being proud be.
| fore man and hu nble before God.
When Fortune is on our side, popular favor
bears her company.
A lazy liver makes lazy man. Burdock
Blood Bitters is the natural never falling rem
coy for lazy liver
"Are there many barks on the ocean now"
as ed the new reporter "Only those of the
ocean greyhound" replied the marine re-
porter, with a sad, sweet smile.
flush, not so loudP We're having q con-
| ference of the powers" "Eh Who Is con
ferrine9" "My wife. my mother in-law and
the cook!'
DIR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup seems espec-
ally adapted to the needs of the children.
Pleasant to take soothing In its influence: 1t Is
| the remedy of all remedies for every form of
throat and lung disease
Bacon: II understand a member of the
Anti Imperialist League had bad faintipg
"Yes, he heard his wife was about to appear
In an Empire gown"
etching hemorrhoids were the plague of my
life. Was almost wild. Doan's Ointment
after
Saugerties, N. Y,
Approach of Christmas. why did An.
thons Hopper" Because Mrs Campbell
Praed -" when does Albert Trotta" when
a o see Flora s wh. Barry wy. s9s
elli."
To accommodate those who are partial to
the use of atomizers in applying liquids into
IN
form, which will be known as Ely's Liquid
Cream Balm. Price including the spraying
liquid form embodies the medicinal proper
| ties OF the solid preparation. Cream Balm is
quickly absorbed by the membrane and does
not dry up the secret oDs but changes them to
a nstu raj and healthy character. Ely Broth
ers, 68 Warren St., N. Y. 2w50
Mr.. Moveof: Well, my dear, how do you
find your neighbors here-sociablef Mrs.
Moveof Very. Three or four OF them have
sent in to ask il l would allow their children
the use Of our piano to practice on.
MAYHEM YOU are feeling tired and
w out Of sorts you will find Hoods
Sarsaparilla will do you wonderful
good. Be sure to GET HOODS.
One Token Barred. oearie, what do you
want me to give you for Christmasf" "Weli,
precious, I've got eleven framed photographs
OF you now"
For Over Fifty Years.
Mrs. WINsLow SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over fifty years by millions of moth
ers for their children while teething, with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child, ssftens
the gains, allays all pain, cures wind collie and
is he best remedy for Diarrhoes. 1t will re-
lieye the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Twenty five cents q bottle. Be sure and ask
for MRS. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
In Nj emory of Mrs. Ella NJ.
futile.

In w mOry OF MRS. Ella Nj.
futile.
Gone sayest thou? Can 1t be so;
That we shall no more meet below.
No more behold the pleasant face
And quiet ways OF wi ming grace?
We feel 1T WAS an early day,
Our dear sister was called away.
Why did her sun set while twas noon
Alasl we poor blind mortals know
Not why the Father wills 1t SO.
All we can do Is bumbly bow
And ask his blessings on US now.
Our Father bless the kindred near
And kindly soothe each flowing tear.
Sustain their hearts, twas Thy command.
Help them to see Thy guiding hand.
Whereas, Our good Father has In His
wisdom removed our loved sister, Ella
NJ. futile, to the home prepared by the
Master 10 the mansions on high, there
fore he IL
ResolUed, That 10 her death the lodge
has lost a worthy member, her family q
devoted wife and mother.
Resolued, That to her husband and
family we extend our heartfelt sympa.
thy and commend them TO the care OF
Him whose Judgment cannot err.
Resolved. That the charter be drappd
In mourning for thirty days, that these
resolutions be entered upon our records.
EMMA M. DoRE, ! Committee
LILLIAN NJ. WILLIAMS, on
ELLA 3. HOLMAN, Resolutions.
Athens, Dec. Is h, 1900.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
EIexibOne
Moulded
Corsets
ESSE TALLY a
STRAIGHT FRONT
CREATION.

Made of the best materials and style
of workmanship-no straps or bands
to bind.
A PERFECT FITTING and stylish
effect is assured in this superb garment,
as its form fitting has comprehended all
figures and has skillfully regarded each
figure for its greatest possibility in sty-
fish moulding.
rhe close fitting street wear of the
present season makes the new figure
almost necessity to stylish and pro-
per presence for the street as we'll as
for occasions when the toilet is elabor-
ate.
Charming in simplicity as a refined
taste demands. Not valueless because
of its extreme low price
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature s1sss sses Of &1zZzMW

81 heard q joke at the theatre last night"
"What was TT" ooh, can't RENE IN Der, but 1t
was a corker, I have to laugh every time l
thit k OF it," 80 1N ft.e
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20

Approach OF Christmas. "Why did An
thons Hopper? Because Mrs Campbell
Prsed " When does Albert Trott9" when
Gibon Bowles." what gave Barry Paint
Haggard?" Because he had to Marie Cor
elli"
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on account Of his rendition OF the ee'ec-
,ion "Wh.t We got" As il would I'LL the
nsner TO mention all, We will say that the
verdict vas, "well done, Tor ever!
scholar who took part, and the onl! thing
that was lacking to make the scene com
nIete wa. the Unavoidable absence OF the
Sunt.. John A. Es.er, who was taken SICK
during the day and could not leave bis
room.
Some Of the store clerks received from
their homes we'll filed boxes OF goodies
which they shared With their friends
whom they had invited to meet With them
on different evenings in different resi-
dences. One of the evenings waswifh Nr'
Esser in her home, another evening WAS
with DR.. Bailey and Mrs. Prescott in their
residence, and still another evening wound
up the snjoyments at the Hotel; The
time at the various meetings passed most
pleasantly, as charsdes and various
smusemsnts were INDUCED in, and the
participants are wishing that more boxes
may lie sent 10 more OF the boys, as the
affairs were pleasureable.
Miss Alberts Tanzey, Of Cincinnati
came Xmas morning to visit her mother
and sister.
Miss Nettie A. Adams, Of Connellsville
Pa. dropped in on her mother on last
Friday morning, intend ing to visit for
week or two. These meetings are very
pleasant, but the partings are painful Al
we'll as fearful.
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FROM CRAB ORCHARD.
pondeue. Of The Big Stone Gap Posr.

Correspondence OF The Zig Stone Gap posr.
CRA8 ORCHARD, Va, Jan. 1.-THE new
US. grain distillerv now in opperatlsn
near head of Glover Fork Of Cumberland
River in Harlan county, Ky, FIVE miles
form here is doing = paying business.
The bows around it got very rich on the
new corn vhskey on Christmas and some
of them were bruised little and sick
The firm OF Cooper and Witt, general
merchandise. sold a fine lot Of Christmas
goods. New whiskey and drunken men
we're thick at their store Oh. istnas day,
and some knock downs occurred.
The Interstate Investment Co. was
locating their coke ovens and other pre-
liminary work on their property last week.
Their chief mining engineer is James NJ.
Hodge. They are paying no attention to
the cold wave but are working all the
same.
The Csmbellltes or Christian church is
holding meeting now at Wilson school
house. They don't stop services for the
cold wave.
Mrs. A. +. Morris and Misses Nervesta
Legg and Minnie Morris and Mrs. NJ j.
Legg is visiting f. +. Wits today.
Wishing you merry new year. y
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FROMSTONEGA.
.rr..nondence Of Tb. Big Stone Gap Posi-.

Correspondence Of Tb. Big Stone Gap Posi-
SroxreA. Va, Jan. At is not too
late to wish all our circle OF friends VINO
have the good fortune to be subscribers
to the PosT happy year We nave mao
a most enioyoble time here during the
HOLIDAYS, and regretted that you could not
all he with Us to share the JOY
Two weddings on Xmas eve and one on
Xmas morning we're celebrated within the
cornorate limits of Stonega, and the hap
nv couples have settled down to house
keeping on their own account The con
tracting parties were o. NJ. Hall ana MISS
Alpba Hall. Thos. N. Hilton and Miss
Dora Simpson, Walter f. Pickering ana
Miss LetiIia NJ. Wnburn. They are all
Young. and have the promise OF long
and pleasant journey through LIE, ana
the best wishes of host of friends. o
saw that the brides look sweet don't De-
Gin to express how charming they were
The Ladies' Aid Society of the church
gave an oyster supper in the School mouse
ON THURSDAY evening last and netteu a
nice little sum for the benefit OF the
church.
Rev. W. o. Stephen. Of Macon. Mo-, ar
rived on Saturday last and preached ac-
ceptably Oh Sabbath morning and even
ing. He will be permanently loca'eu a
for the present as stated supply ana mas
taken charge of the work
The Sabbath school Nmas entertain
ment took place in the afternoon OF Au'as
dayat3 o'clock and the children ana
their parents spent two pleasant hours IN
the church, enjoying the program when
had been appropriately selected lor .nt
joyful season. The church was decorated
with evergreens and beautiful treat o.
candies and fruits had been provided ioI
the school, which was distributed at me
close of the exercises. The children all
performed their parts unusually wen
CLYDE Wyant made the welcome address
and Miss Ollie Adds recited Amas Sc
lection. with the ease 'and grace of elo'
cutionist, but Joe Zabrick, little Hun
garion boy. elected a storm OF Applause
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FROM FREEZING,

Correspondence Of The Fig Stone Gap Posr.
FnrEL'xG, Va, Dec. 29.-Cbristmn
passed of rather quietly here. Only one
scrapping match; but as 70 one was
seriously hurt; it is to be hoped that no
further trouble will result flom II.
Alex Bryant, who was shot in the head
by one of the Graft boys, Of Elkhorn, 10
improving, but he has an ugly wound.
A child of william Vsnover's which
died on Elkhorn, KY, was buried at this
place on Sunday evening.
learned that several families of this
vicinity will move to Toms Creek TO work
soon.
Yc scribe has just received a letter from
an English Soldier, who is fighting the
Doors in South Africa. He says the war
is hot and that fighting is Of daily occur
renee. The letter bears date, Natal,
South Africa, Nov. 18th, 1899" FA.b
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FROM CLEAELAND.
,nhence Of Tn. Big St,n. Gap Posi-.

Correspondence OF Tn. Big Stone Gap Posi-
CLEVELAND, Va. Dec. 3O.-The timber
business on the Cleveland yard has been
more active, We think, during the last
three months than al any tint SINCE the
r. r. was built here.
A sober man in our town on Christine
day could readily appreciate the words
the wise man when he said, "a fool ,
known by the multitude of words"
The furniture factory and grist mill
erected here by the Fletcher Bros, 10 no"
owned and operated by Fred lessee, JOHN
and Will Harris.
DR.. K. Cook has his ice house about
completed, and this weather is cold enough
to furnish the ice.
How fat the rabbits are this frosty
weather. We have caught several at our
historic den during the last week
So far "a we have been able to learn we
have had no physical casualties asa result
of Christmas iomioolery in our city, yet
silly loquacitv we're capable of producir5
wounds, several of the boys would have
been badly bruised if not killed.
Rmmit Jcssec is preparing to build a
substantial addition TO his house on the
head Of Duncan Branch.
A.G. Louis has been housed for some
weeks with La grippe.
DIR. Taulbee has located in our town,
He occupies the Williams property.
The west bound train stops 20 minutes
each day for dinner. This is good HI
for Mr.. Seacatte, our hotel proprietor
aud Jim is every way worthy of the catch
1t takes a wise person to discover The
snakes in glass of whiskey before be
drinks it, but any fool can see them after
wards.
We are happy to learn that the BIZ
Stone Gap Iron Furnace do move" an1
with such leader as Mr.. Bird we DO moi
see why it should do otherwise for years
to come. Hurrah for the Gap.
Those who never give their children th'
rod. must not wonder if their children be
come rod to them. Solomon says "cor
rect thy son aud he shall give thee rest
yea he shall give delight to thy soul" :"
am not clear that anybody wiser thai
Solomon lives in our time," Spurgeon
But alasl how many there be who thin
they are wiser than be. W. l.. j.
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he other resolutions offered tha' WI"
hs more acceptable, but this one IL
more favored than any OF those
already offered.
The movement to place the clerks
If mem bers Of the House on the an
nual nav roll and to require them to
lie sworn in, which failed in the last
Congress. is again being agitated'
The law provides that each member
Of the House be allowed Sl2oo year
for the employment Of clerk. All !.
the members draw this money. but 1t
is an open secret that many OF them
nae but small portion OF it to hire a
clerk. Some have their wives.
daughters, sons, or other relatives
in some instances, school-children-
SIGN vouchers as their clerk and
nocket the money themselves, and
many employ clerks as cheap as they
can get them aud keep what remains
Of the 800 a month, after paying
them This law was not intended to
add to the perquisities of members; i
was intended to supply them with
clerical help which they were suppo9,s-
cd TO need. and few Of them actually
do spend twice that amount IN the
emnIov Of clerical help. 1t isn't a
very big thing, but participating IN
the profits Of a small abnse oite !.
nrepares a man for stretching hl'
conscience into endorsing big
abuse
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WISE DEPARTMENT.
Cas-. T. KiLGons. Editor.
Local and 9th erwise.

Rev. L. Adams assisted by Rev. Nc
Allister, Of Chattanooga, is conducting
revival meeting at the new church on
Nottingham street.
Senator r. 7. Bruce returned from
Richmond few days sgo and spent the
holidays with homefolks.
S.M. Maiden. Of Emor-. Va, spent
several days With his sisicr, Mrs W. b.
Fulton. and returned home Monday.
CYRUS II. Smilhdeal, prominent young
attorney of Richmond, spent week al
this place visiting friends.
Mis-, Ethel Fulton, who has been attend
ing school st LYn, hburg, is spending the
holidays with honefolks.
Eill Bond looks sober as Judge after
the holidays. He received hi, commission
Saturday.
Robert Flsnsry and Ewing Lips, who
have been attending school At Lexington,
Va, are here for rest, and TO spend afev
DAYS With homefolss.
T.. II. Fulton. of tn. University OF Vir-
ginia, is at home during the holidays.
J.E. Porter. Lawrence Kelly and Frank
Richmond lett for Lexington, Ky., few
days ago 10 attend a business college.
Misses Alexander and Hut, Of Buckley a
Mills, spent several days in the city the
guests of Mrs. Will Cecil.
Rev. J. H. Hubbard and Rev. lngle are
holdings protrscied meeting At the NJ. f.
Church. There have been four or i've
conversions, and the outlook is good for
revival.
John Hale and W. E. Kilgore went t
Cincinnati Saturday on business Of ss"w-
mill character.
Prof. R. II. Sheppe, of Big Stone Gap
spent couple of days in the city this
week visiting his sister, Mrs. c. I. kll-
gore.
C. w. Renfro has purchased a good
farm near Clinchport in Scott county.
Mrs. C. F. Flsnsry spent several days al
Clinchport and Big Stone Gap last week
visiting her daughters Mrs. Cherry and
Mrs Kelly.