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The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-01

sTAKED AND PRUNED TOMATO VINES.
fields and kept busy pruning too. This
method of culture has been systemat-
ically tested by the New Jersey expert
ment station, but the success in the
north has not been as great as that in
the south.
In the first place. the tomatoes are
planted In rows three and one-half feet
apart and three feet apart in the rows,
which would be close for ordinary field
work, where the plants lie on the
ground. The plants are cared for In
the usual manner until they begin to
bend over with their own weight Then
six foot stakes rived out of pine are
pushed firmly or driven into the
ground after a softening rain and the
plants tied closely to them with a
piece of ordinary white wrapping
string ten inches long. Next every
plant is pruned and every sucker Is
pulled out, leaving only single stems
with no limbs. In short time, with
rapid growth, another tying Is neces-
sary, care being taken to tie the fruit
against the stake. Almost constant
pruning Is necessary.
The effect of this cultivation Is to
force the crop ahead of the rest about
six days. The tomatoes grow to a
large size, and the fruit clusters make
an almost continuous line the height of
the stake. The fruit Is where 1t gets
plenty of light and air, and there Is no
rottlng and practically no sun scald-
ing. 1t ls also easily picked, no time
being lost in looking for ripe fruit.
With tomatoes bringing from 81
down to So crate this method pays
well, but 1t is hardly of any practical
value In the northern tomato field for
the main crop. However, the plan has
a number of advantages for the home
garden or patch, concludes writer IN
Farm and Flreside In an article from
which these items and illustration are
reproduced
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-01
Best Breeds of Geese.

The two largest breeds of geese are the
Embden and Toulouse. The Embden is
white-both gander and female-and the
birds are quiet in disposition. They do
not possess the low pouch under the body
peculiar to the Toulouse. and are valuable
from the fact that their feathers are entire
ly white. The Embden gander has been
known to weigh 50 pounds alive. and the
breed is one that is very hardy. There is
no breed of geese more profitable, though
they do not excel some breeds as layers.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-01
The Eyes.

In consequence of having abused oul
sight by over-applicaiion, or reading OF
writing by gas or candle light when ouI
eyes are weary, many of US have TO adopt
eyeglasses at comparatively early age,
What should be done at the first sign oil
failing sight is TO consult an oculist al
once. Eyes that are weak and become
bloodshot under very little strain should
never be taxed severely by black and white
work, whether it be in the form of needle
work, pen and ink books and musical
sight reading. Whenever the eyes fee
tired, refresh them at once by closing
them for few moments and letting them
rest AS green is the most restful color
TO the eye, let your lamp shade be green
The finest tonic for the eyes is cold water
Colo tea also makes an excellent bath for
weak eyes
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-01
Stood Death Off.

f. B. Munday, lawyer of Henrietta,
Tex, once fooled grave digger. He
says: "My brother was very low with
maarial fever and jaundice. | per-
suaded him to try Electric Biters and
he was soon much better, but he CO
timed their use until he was wholly
cured. | am sure Electric Bitters saved
his life." This remedy expels malaria,
kills disease germs and purifies the
blood; aids digestion, regulates liver,
kidneys and Bowels, cures constipation,
dyspepsia, nervous diseases, kidney
troubles, female complaints; gives per
feet health. Only Soc
At F. II. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-01

Every farmer should bear in mind, and
shape his cropping accordingly, that legu-
minous crops like clover, peas, beans. COW
peas. etc leave the land on which they are
grown richer in nitrogen than before the
crops were produced This element,
nitrogen, is the most costly ingredient of
our commercial fertilizers. BY intelligent
cropping the land should be made to grow
its needed supply of this costly material.
At the same time these nitrogen produc-
ing crops are otherwise profitable for our
Maine ia ms. -lNaine Farmer.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-01
SEALED PROPOSALS.

The County Commissioners OF Somerset
County will receive called proposals for in
dexing the Records in the Register OF Deeds
Office for ten years. Information in regard to
the wo X to be done ma be obtained by call
ing at the Office of the Register OF Deeds.
Proposals will be opened March 9th, 400, and
may be sent to Clerk of Courts, Skowhegan,
Maine plainly marked on the envelope IBID
for in dexing." The Co. Commissioners reserve
the right to reject any or all bids made to the
board. 7w3
ALONZO SMITH, OF
JOHN METCALF,) Somerset County.
Skowhegap, Me-, Jan. IL, 1900.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-01
Honey an Excellent Food.

Scientific men say that honey is much
more healihful sweet than sugar, and has
many valuable properties. 1t is nutritive.
and when used freely with bread makes an
excellent food for children. 1t is laxative
and may be used advantageously in place
of medicine by persons Of sedentary lives.
Being also the daintiest and most delicious
of sweets-an extract of blossoms--it is
hardly possible to eat it to an injurious
extent. 1t needs no digestion, as sugar
does, and even acts as digestive aid.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-01
To Cure Cough in One Day
To Cure a Cold in One Day
To Cure Sore Throat in One Day
To Cure Hoarseness in One Day

Take Cleveland's Lung Healer, IS cents.
If it fails to cure, we will cheerfully refund
your money. Trial size free
Fred II. Wing, Druggist IS Water Street
"Do you think the time will ever come when
women will not wear corsets?" mo Corsets
are here to stay"
Coughs and COLDS down to the very borderland
of consumption, yield to the soothing, healing
influences of DR.. Woods Norway Pine syrup.
Remote and Safe. "Our literary club is
going to study the Elizabethsn era" Isn't
that rather hackn. yed9" Yes; but in dis
cussing people who are dead. you know, we
won't be tempted to gossip.'
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-01

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
District of Maine, IS.
In the matter of WALLACE w. COOLEY,
bankrupt
Ordered-That service be made by publ
cation three CD successive weeks in the
SOMERSET REPORTER, a newspaper published
at Skowhegan, in said District, of said petit
ton and the order for subpoena thereon, the
last publication to be ten days before the re.
turn day and that a hearing be had thereon
on the 10th day of February, A. d. 1900 at
10 a. m.
NATHAN WEBB, District Judge.
A true copy Of the petition, order for
subpoena thereon and order for service by
publication. 3w3
RI. ST. Attest: A. II. DAVIS, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-01
TRY GRAIN.O! TRY GRAIN.O

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you pack
age OF GRAIN-O, the new food drink that
drink 1t without injury as well as the adult.
All who try 1t like 1t. GRAIN-O has that rich
seal bro wn OF Mocha or Java but it IL made
from pure grains. and the most delicate stom'
ach receives 1t without d distress. u the price
Of coffee. l5c. and 25 cts. per package, Sold by
all grocers.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-01

|
! Mrs Hoon: az have just been reading an
| article which conte nds that wht n q person is
sffiicted with an incurable malady the doctor
ought to help him to die" MIR. Hoon: They
will, IL they are only called in"
Is it a burn? Use DR.. Thomas Electric Oil.
| A cut? Use DIR. Thomas Ecectrie Oil At your
| druggists
"They ms AXE thunderid sight of fuss about
the Chinese open dood," remarked Uncle
Jerry PEBBLES. LAS far as I've noticed em the
| Chinese open door always leads into laun-
dry or an opium Tint
dock Blood Bitters cures 1t, promptly, perma-
nenty Regulates and tones the stomach.
| Something Like 1t: "They turned the hose
on that Populist orator" "Shol Sort OF a
| play on words, ehP"
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
10c 25c. II C. C. c. fail, druggists refund money
Judge: "You say that words passed between
| the accused and his wife. Did you hear v hat
they weief" Witness: "No | didn't hear
| them, but saw them" Judge: "Saw themY"
Witness; YES. they were in the dictionary
| that he threw at her"
To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. i0c or $50
II @. c. G. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
Not In Her Set. Miss Readem "Do you
admire tn Bride OF Lamme rmoorf" Miss
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netc. full OF life, nerve and yigor, take MOTTO.
BAG, the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong All druggists, 50c or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co Chicago or New York
A sohoolmaster sends us an answer given
by boy in q general information" examina-
tiop. Asked who Tom Mann was, the boy re-
piled, "Tom Man ls what one calls woman
who behaves like q man, as one calls boyish
gill tom boy"
For Over Fifty Years.
MRS. WINSTON 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 gums, allays all pain. cures wind collie and
lieve the poor little sufferer Immediately.
sold by Druggists in every part OF the world.
Twenty FIVE cents bottle. Be sure and ask
for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and
take no other kind. ly38
Professional. please gimme sixpence, sir,
to buy some bread" MuRRins: Why, l gave
you sixpen ce no, half an hour ago" Profess
ioual taking the situations Yes, sir, know,
sir but I'm terrible bread. eater.
Beauty Is Blood Deep.
Clean blood means q clean skin. No
beauty without it.. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,- beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, Zoe, QUO.
He: woman has no inventive genius"
She "Taint so at all. I know woman
who made an elegant Louis XVI sofa out OF an
old broken-c own bureau"
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-01

In a recent letter from Washington,
D. c., to an old friend, Major G. A.
Studer, for twenty years United States
Consul at Singapore, says: while al
Des Moines became acquainted with q
liniment known as Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, which | found excellent against
rheumatism as well as against soreness
of the throat and chest giving me much
easier breathing). | had touch OF
pneumonia early this week, and two
applications freely applied to the throat
and chest relieved me Of it at once.
would not be without it for anything
For sale by II. w. Gushing, Skowhegan
and Sullivan Newton, Jackman.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-01
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z DIR. Greene is the discoverer of DIR. ]
y Greenes Nervura. which Is famous !
Z wherever the English language Is
Z spoken, as the greatest medicine ever
I made known to suffering humanity, he =
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\ done what DR.. Greene has done, for
weak men. His advice Is free and his :
y treatment Is the most successful in the
world. There are healthy and happy 7
men In every community who were \
= made SO by DR.. Greene's scientihc
y advice.
K L. 4 a 4 h a. Il
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-01
Somerset RAILWAY,
ter Arrangement of Trains

Winter ArrnDgement OF Trains
Effective Monday October 2, '99
Trains will run ~ follows, connecting 1t Oak.
land with Maine Central Railroad Trains to and
from Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Watervills
Augusta, Gardiner, Bath Skowhegan and Ban
gor.
For Boston, Portland, Lewiston, Waterville,
Augusta, Skowhegsn and Bangor.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-01
EAdR2AlI;s1ss;: d.
11saa7y<cHR2BgA
TOMATO CULTURE.

Eovv Some of the Splendid Southern
Fruit In Grown.
The northern tomato field presents e
picture of a crop growing two feet
high; the southern field four to FIVE
feet-that Is some of the southern
fields of early tomatoes do, and their
growing is a science. The method of
culture is Framing and stalking. and the
Mississippi trucker. his wife and chill
dren are all employed In the tomato
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-01
PROBATE NOTICES.

KENNEBEC COUN1Y-In Probate Court
held at Augusta, on the second Monday OF
January, A. D., 1900. L. +. Danforth, Judge OF
Probate Court in and for the county OF Somt r
set, and Trustee under the last will and tesla
ment of Mary A. Smith late of Skowhegan, de-
ceased for the benefit of Derue j. Greene hav-
ing prese nted his first account as Trustee for
allowance:
ORDERED, That notice there of be given three
weeks excessively prior to the second Mon
day OF February next, in the SOMERSET RRPoR.
TER, newspaper printed in Skowhegan, that
Court then to be held at Augusta, and show
cause, II any, why the same should not be
allowed 3w3
g. T. STEVENS, Judge.
Attest: W. A. NEWCOMB, Register.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-01

KENNEBEC COUNTY-In Probate Court,
held at Augusta, on the second Monday Of
January. 1900. E. F. Danforth. Judge OF Pro-
bate Court in and for the county Of Somerset,
and Trustee und er the last will and testament
for the benefit of Clyde Giles having pre-
scented his frat account as Trustee for allow
apce:
ORpERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successively prior to the second Mon.
day OF February next, In the SOMERSET RRPoR-
TER, . newspaper printed in Skowhegan, that
all persons interested may attend At . Probate
Court then to be held at Augusta, and show
cause, II any. why the same should not be al
lowed. 3w3
@. T. STEVENS. Judge,
Attest: W. A. NEWCOMB, Register.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-01
From Boston, Portland, lewiston, Augusta,

1AFlag stations; at which trains will stop
on signal or notice to Conductor.
4will not stop except TO leave or take Freight.
MIXED train between North Arson and Bins ham
aMxsd Train and does lot connect with Maine
Central trains.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Norridgewock, for Mercer, and Smith
field land Electric Cars to and from 6kowhe-
gAn.)
At Arson. 70, sawyer's Mills, l5tarks).
No. Arson, for North and West New Portland
Dead River, Flagstaf and Eustis. At BinghAn
tor Forks, Moose River, Mayfeld, Kingsbur!
and Abbott.
W-M.AYRR SUIT.
The colored American., 1900-06-16
The Wedding Bells.

The residence Of Nj and Mas. T. ".
Isbei, 1926 T St., n. W, was thronged
win flieuds on the evening Of We'd
nesdsy, June 8th TO witness the mar
nsgs of their daughter Ethel to Mr.
T. PercivaI Johnson. MIR. William
Fletcher acted as best man, while the
brides attendant Was Miss jeanette
Taylor. OF 1883 Pierce Place n. W. The
bride w&s haUdsomeIy gowned in white
satin, and cGrrit d large cluster OF
brides roses. The ceremony being per
iOrmed by the Rsv. RveIs of Berean.
AIT or the ceF-aony a reception followed
dInDg which the guests were highly
en- GRAINED ~ RrsphaPhone selections,
rated by hr Henry Gibson, a fIiend
of the gToota. After winding up with
a dance, the friends d. parted eaco wish
ing the bride and groom long life and
hap piness. The bride received many
b9a utifui and costly prSsents.
The colored American., 1900-06-16
10 THE PO' "NlGGER."

a9ar tobacco they plant and our cotton they
rs'sk,
And our rice they can harvest and thrash,
Tn-y iced us in health and they nurseus when
sick,
And they earn while We pocket our cash,
They lead Us when yourg and they help us
wLer oid,
And thslr tolls load cur tables and shelves.
b.. tLey are Niggers and therefore 1.-The truth
must be toldl
They cannot tske care of fthemselves."
REV. PIERPoNT. 1887.
The colored American., 1900-06-16
The VINES.

The Misses Meten II 2121 18th street,
entertained 1.-The Brow MES" last Tues
day evening. The occasion was the
last Of their social events f,r this sea-
son. Among the strangers present
were, Mesdsmes Shaw, Of Altoona, Pa,
Purneil. of Chicago, and Hawksworth,
OF this city, aud Miss Roney of CaeVe'
laEd, Ohio. The officers Of the club
are, Miss Florence Smith, president; !;
DR.. Alice Waring, vice president; Mre.
Julia 'Fatsm, secretary, and Mics Re-
becca Moten, tFeasurtT.
The colored American., 1900-06-16
WHAT IS IT?
The Military ard Historical
Souyepsr Portrait Group.

SouveDzr eortrait Group.
Of tie Third North CeSoIina United
Stat es Voiunteeas complies The features
OF all the Commissioned Officers OF
the regiment except four. Tney are
shown u E0H 3 Larger scale than any of
the other UtfiCels, and 10 hbs right and
IetU, the fed and staff officers are seen.
Then comes in regular order all the
lne otlioscs, making thirty six pictures
IN the group. Under esch officer is bis
name aGd rank; liGe of1ieeEs, letter of
theT commald. Under the group are
also the haHe Of each officer, his Fank
ana the iett2T of bis CEN Pany, and ali
autogl bic sketch Of evch. In the up
per lett hand CCrEeI is scene Of the
claigc made by the col0re6 tro0Is ut
oan j uan Hill i'll support Of the Rough
Riders. La the upper right hand cor
HeT Is q scene around The campIn Cuba.
n. The bottC HI Is the title line of the
oJuY eniE. Fine artistic work encircles
'ne picture Of each officer, all Of whom
are III full military uniform. The art
"oik and the plan upon which they are
group, makes the eouve4ir the most
beautiful &nd Interesting pictures ever
btbl!sAed III behalf of the lace. Ali
lovers of race pride, aud race recogni-
"on' will boy one to preserve for future
'e'tleLce. See terms to agents. When
!on HIile for further information, send |
stamp -adv.
The colored American., 1900-06-16
GREAT RACE BOOKS.

1t is fact that ]. 7. Haley & Go.
346 Court Square Nashville, Tenn
are the most extensive Race Book pub
fishers in the United States. They are
our friends and are giving employ
ment to hundreds Of men and women
of the race. They publish the AFRO
AMERICAN ENCYCLOPAEDIA COLLEGE
OF LIFE, UNCLE Toms CABIN, SP ARKs
LING GEMS, LAMP OF W1s1 ON, etc,
These books sell at sight. Agents are
having harvest. Write Quick tor
terms and Territsry.
The colored American., 1900-06-16
Normal Alabama Notes.

The sumner Students N the saw-uoili
de partmen5 have been quite busy pre-
pairing ialge bill Of cedar and oak
lumber fo9 shipment this week. The
various shops ia tie mechanic srts de-
partment aIa III full lunniRg cider and
the boys sTa as busy as they are during
caool term. Prot. ". II. Council will
lecture st tire Knoxville College June
18Th. He Is scheduled for a seIies of
! ectuges at tie Iowa Chsutauqua July
1915. GARREr,
The colored American., 1900-06-16

BCys if ycu wsHt to get q run for
20 ur money just stop by the Delmo
koopce cafe.
The colored American., 1900-06-16

Ale yea .on,e.n k.stiLS sLSLu.Ls
any time out OF town this Summer?
II so it will repay you to read our Sum
mer Resort columns.
The colored American., 1900-06-16
THE SUMMER SEASON.

THE SUMNER SEASON.
Captain l.. j Wools0, the manager
Of the River Queen, announces Ia
another column so the public that the
books are opened for excursions to Not
ley Hall, that popular simmer resort.
and that the River Queen has been re.
painted, refitted up in every way and
new electric lights rut in at the ex-
pense Of five tEoussd dollars and is in
better condition than ever TO seIve the
public. The folio wing dates have all
been taken
June.
" d, Belford Outing Club,
" 8, Oaceola Social Club,
" 6, Junk Dealers Business MeE
Club.
=" 7, to Cedar Point,
" 10, Regular family exeursion
to Motley Hall,
II, Crescent Social Club to
Motley Hall, o
" Il, j. W. Hedge and Dan
Freeman Auxiliary Club.
" IA, HIlsdale Business Mems
Association,
" Is, Fred Douglass Post No. q
to Lower CEDAR Point,
" 1s, keystone Pleasure Club
" 19, Odd Fellows, Georgetown,
" 30, Lower Cedar Point,
" 81, Young Mems Protective
League.
+" SO, Young Mems Immediate
Relief,
:" 25, Felix Lodge, Masons,
/" 90, La. Tosca Social Club to
Motley Hall,
:" s7, The Blooming Youth So
clal Club to Motley Hall,
" %, The Cay Hearts and Won.
deli Social Club to Lower Cedor Point.
20, The Epleurean Pleasure
Club.
JuIyj
81" 2, Laiodonis Social Club to
Motley Hall,
Motley Hail,
4, The Ideal Working. Club TO
Lower Cedar Point,
0, The Old Folks Homestead
Social Club to Low er Cedar Point.
II, The Ten Americans Club
10 Motley Hail,
Is, Second Baptist Chu1ch to
Lower Cedar Point,
16, The Boston House Porters
Social Club to Motley Hall,
II, Israel q. ii. E. Church to
Motley Hall,
/" 1s, Court No 8, Daughters of
Israel to Motley Hall.
90, Peoples Congregational
church to Lower [ edar Point.
" 2s, American star Social Club
Motley Hall.
4" "a, N. E. Magnolia Social
Club to Motley Hall.
a list Of The charters will be publish
ID frem week to week, so that the date
i charters will be known.
The colored American., 1900-06-16
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A eLOoDv sATrLE


NegRO DospoRad0 In New OFleana
ShoOtss CAtisenA aDA Police.
NEW ORLEANS, July 2S.--After a
desperate battle lasting for several hours,
In which he succeeded in killing Ser.
geant Gabriel -Porteous, Andy Van
Kuren, keeper Of the police jail, and Al
fred ]. Bloomfield. q young boy; fatally
wounding Corporal John #. Lally. John
Banville, ex-Policeman Frank III. Evans
and A. s. Leclere, one of the leading
confectioners Of the city, and more or
less seriously shooting several citizens,
the negro desperado, Robert Charles,
who killed Captain Day and Patrolman
Lamb and badly wounded Officer Mora,
was smoked out of his hiding place In
the heart of the residence section of the
city and literally shot to pieces.
The tragedy was one of the most re-
markable In the history of the city, and
10000 people, soldiers, policemen and
citizens were gathered around the square
in which Charles was finally put to
death. Tremendous excitement reigned
in New Orleans as the battle went on
between the police and citizens and the
negro with his Winchester.