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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27

La Lucha of Havana In a long edi-
torial giving fits" to American visitors
to Cuba generally comes out strong In
defense of Cuban trousers and of the
narrow streets of the Cuban capital. 1t
says:
Zone frequently hears Americans
ridicule what they call Cuban trou-
sers,' thereby betraying their own Grass
ignorance. For instance, one Of the
coolest materials for men to wear Is
alpaca. To make close fitting trousers
of 1t or of any other thin material
would prove disastrous; consequently
In all tropical countries the loose trou-
sers are worn, and persons who visit
Mexico. Central and South America or
India grow rapidly accustomed to
them. Furthermore. the shape affect
ed here 30 much Is the height of fash
ion In France.
again, the statement Is frequently
made that the streets OF Havana should
be 'wldened and made modern Gross
ignorance is again displayed. All trop-
lcal cities are built with narrow streets.
MS that Is the only way In which pedes-
trians can be given shade during part
of the day. Bytstepping out on to the
Prado at p. m. from 0bispo or Obra-
pla the difference In temperature on
wide and narrow streets may be
noted"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27

Vibration Is the great bugbear of
this business" said one of the best In
formed stationary engineers In New
Orleans. 1T Is governed by fixed
laws Of course, but they are 80 subtle
ard intricate that 1t Ia next to impossi-
ble to master them. They have most
important bearing. however, on the life
Of machinery. l have known valuable
engines to jar themselves literally to
pieces for no apparent cause. Some
slight error in adjustment had set up a
vibration that was communicated from
part to part. like contagious disease.
until the whole plant was affected.
"a steady tremor OF that kind will
not only wear out the parts. but 1t
causes what we call structural
changes in the metal itself. Wrought
steel will gradually lose its toughness
and elasticity and become as brittle as
cast iron. " hen 1t Is fractured the In
terror will have strange, graduated
appearance. and the worst Of 1t Is that
the alteration may he going on for
months without the knowledge Of the
most careful engineer alive. That Is
the secret of the breaking Of a great
many propeller shafts at sea.
There are different ways Of stop
ping Vibration and one OF the most
curious is to set up counter tremor In
the opposite direction. One neutralizes
the other New Orleans Tines-Demo-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27

The German law of libel is a curiosi-
ty. An editor recently said In his pa
per that certain gentleman was an
unmannerly boor," In consequence OF
which a libel action was brought
against the paper. The evidence given
seemed to show that the only fault
with the expression was that 1t was not
strong enough. The case was taken
from court to court in the usual way
until 1t reached the highest tribunal.
The final decision was that the editor
would have been perfectly justified II
be had said that the plaintiff had act
ed like an unmannerly boor," but since
he had said that the plaintiff actually
"was an unmannerly boor" he had
committed libel. In Germany 1t is IL
belous to call a man a pig or an ass.
but If you combine the two and call a
man pig ass then there is no libel. be-
rause such an animal does not exist.
The favorite combination among Ger
mans is, we believe, pig dog-schweine-
hund.-Chambers' Journal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27
Starks.

Fire was discovered in the dwelling
house occupied by J c. Creation, in this
village. at about five O'Clock, last Sunday
morning The occupants, who were
sleeping at the time. were aroused by the
cries of fire from some of the neighbors
but il had got under such Roadway when
di covered that it was impossible to save
the house and but little was saved of the
household goods Fortunately there was
no wind at the time and the fire was
easily KEEP under control, the barn and
other outbuidings being saved. There
was no insurance. The cause of the fire
is thought to have been from a defective
chimney.
The hay pressers have moved into J.
T Frederic's barn.
F. L Brand and wife have lately visited
relatives in town.
Seven new members were added to the
Good TempIars' Society, Saturday night.
N w Johnson was in town. one day
last week buying veal calves. S.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27
The PIE Foundry.

A man who recently visited a pie
factory in Chicago thus describes 1t:
1.-THE day we were there a special
run was being made on pumpkin pies,
and | looked In vain for any signs of
pumpkin rinds. One OF the foremen
grinned and told me in strict conf
dence that real pumpkin was never
used In pumpkin pies at present ex-
cept possibly In few remote and very
primitive New England villages. The
substitute was a mixture of sweet po-
tatoes, apples and cheap flour favored
with chemical extract. | tasted some
Of the stuff and was satisfied he was
telling me the truth.
Cranberry pie contains only enough
cranberries to make a showing after
the manner of the oyster In the church
fair stew. The rest is apple Jelly col
ored red and favored. | have forgot
ten the other substitutes employed, but
these will give you a general idea Of
the morality of the business.
THE average output Of the foundry
was one a second. or about $4,000 pies
for working day. The manager told
me they were shipped all over the pie
belt In specially prepared crates"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27
A Great Bawl.

Walter Damrosch once related an
amusing experience that befell him In
Orange The musical director took up
on himself the task of training cho-
rus In that burg. They were studying
Mendelssohn's elijah" and had reach.
ed the chorus.
"fIear us. Baal; hear us. mighty
godr the male voices were booming
ont generously, when Damrosch cried
out. as Is his won't NO no. Not that
way. Not that dreadful howl! Don,
say B-a-a-l.' Soften a little. Give a
more musical sound to the words. Say
'Bawl'"
"Whereupon," he says, ''the Orange
ties took up the strain again:
"'Hear US Bawl! Lear US Bawl
Hear us, mighty god!
They quickly realized the peculiar
fitness of the sentiment and broke
down In laughter"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27

This picture is the trade mark OF
SCOf1"S EMULSION. ami is OIL
every bottle of SCO1"r"S IMUI,-
SION in the World. which low
amounts To MANY millions yearly.
This great business has grown to
such vast proportions,
Firsf;-Because the proprietors
have always leen most careful in
selecting the various ingredients
used i'll its composition, namely;
the finest Cod Liver Oil, and the
purest Hypophosphites.
Second:-Because they have SO
skillfully combined the various
ingredients that the best possible
results are obtained by it's use.
Thfrd:-Because it has made so
many sickly, delicate children
strong and healthy, given health
and rosy checks to so many pale,
anaemic girls, and healed the lungs
and restored to full health, SO many
thousands in the first stages Of
Consumption.
II YOU have not tried it. send for free sample
its agreeable taste will surprise YOU.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists,
4oo-4I5 Pearl Street New York.
SOC. and $780, all druggists.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27
REBUILDING.

You would like to be strong as an athlete.
You would like to have muscles like his. You
would like to have the Strength that knows
no weakness. But you are all run down, mis-
cradle, can't sleep, no appetite, nervous, am
bition gone, no zest for life.
What you need is Smiths Green fountain
Renovation. Why7 Simply this. The Greeks
were a strong people. They believed in the
curative and Strengthening power of the herbs
of the field, and used them. Now the Reno
vator is made of pure, wholesome herbs, and is
redolent of the green fields, fragrant woods
and bracing air. 1t will give you Strength.
You will find yourself new person. This has
been the experience of thousands. Tryit.
Your Smiths Green Mountain Renovation is
all it is recommended to be. Its worth its
weight in gold. 1t really is wonderful the way
gained strength after using the Renovator
was completely run down, nervous and exhausted;
could not eat, sleep, or do bit Of work WAS de-
pressed and discouraged. After using one bottle
felt its strengthening effects, and continued its
use, until after using few bottles, | now feel
like new woman. My appetite is splendid, and
/ sleep like log. ! feel strong, and my nerves
no longer set me on edge / cannot say enough
for your wonderful medicine, and shall do ali in
my power to help you in getting the sick and
weak to use it,"
Mrs. MARY J. PERRY,
azs Spring Street. Portland Ne.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27
Death of II. w. Nutting.

On Wednesday, Dec. IL, the subject
of this sketch passed away at his home
of heart disease and the interment was
at Dakota, MINI.
Zachariah w. Nutting was born In
Madison, Somerset county, Maine, June
3, 1916. He was the last surviving men,
Der of u family Of eleven children. Sept.
8, 1855, he was married to Miss Lizzie
M. Russell, also of Madison, Maine, who
survives the deceased. He Is also sur
vived by a grandson, Willis L. Williams,
general advertising agent Of the Chicago,
st. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha railway,
at st. Paul, MINI. Mr. Nutting settled
in the town of New Hartford, Wnona
county, Mimi, April Z, 1869, being one
Of the early Minnesota pioneers. He
cleared farm in a heavy oak forest and
resided on 1t continuously until his death,
living long enough to witness, In one OF
the best farms of that neighborhood,
the fruits Of his early labors.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27
Obituary.

Augusta, wife of Rev. L. d. Libby,
died Thursday morning, Nov. 10, at her
home In Brighton. She was sick only a
few days and her sudden death was a
severe blow to her many relatives and
friends. Besides her husband the de.
ceased leaves four children: Mrs. Della
Gibson, Boston Mrs. Addie Sherborne,
Madison; Mrs. Grace McClintck, Mon
son, and Wilbur Biglow, Guilford; also
granddaughter, Mrs. May Whitman,
Blanchard, to whom she has filled the
place of an affectionate mother; one
brother, Rufus Dixon, Clinton, and two
sisters, Mrs. Farnam, Newport, and Mrs.
Woods, Fairfield, who have the heartfelt
sympathy of all in their bereavement.
Funeral services were held at the church
Nov. is, at 10 a. M, Rev. L. M. Corson
officiating.
Brighton, Nov. 26, 1900.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27
Kitchener Made Her Tremble.

During the Anglo Boer war smart,
good looking married woman Of about
30 years OF age acted as Boer spy.
She was married to Russian civil en-
glneer resident at Johannesburg. and
at the outbreak of war the slim"
Transvaalers sent her over the border
labeled "dangerNIs." She established
herself at Cape Town and soon man
aged to extract information from Inn
questionable English officers. A CORE
spondent who met this clever woman
In Cape Town said:
"When Lord Kitchener of Khartum
arrived In Africa, she went to meet
him, for she knew that If she could get
inside his secrets she could learn all
things. She made 1t her business to
come casually In contact with the
Egyptian sphinx. She ran her eyes
over the tall. gaunt figure the rugged,
ugly face She looked into the promi-
nent. all seeing eyes and knew at
glance that she was face to face with a
magnetism stronger than her own, and
nothing would induce her to go near
him again. That Is the most danger
Gus man In Britain she said. I feel
as II were within the shadow of
death when am near him. He is
man for men to conquer. No woman
can reach him to use him. He would
read me like an open book In an hour,
and | believe he would shoot me aa he
would shoot a Kaffir II he caught me
red handed. will try all other men,
but not that living deaths head. No
wonder he conquered In Egypt I
think he would conquer In hades.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27

The chief beauty Of the following
poem Is that 1t is both rhyme and
blank verse-rhyme according to the
spelling and blank verse according to
the pronunciation:
Through twilights gold heard the wild ass bray
His love song, which resounded DER the quay
While he. we'll knowing that for Joy he should
Cavort in glee. kicked up the messy mould
And with the energy of usty youth
Once more let of his everlasting mouth,
Which set on edge two polka dotted calves
Until they, too. oped wide their safety valves
And fed like me- and flew like the wolf
Or cen the hit ball in the game OF golf
R X. Muukittrick In Smart Set.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27
A Wopnan's Awful Peril.

"There is only one way to save your
life and that is through an operation
we're the startling words heard by Mrs.
l. b. Hunt of Lime Ridge, Wis, from
her doctor after he had vainly tried to
cure her of frightful case of stomach
trouble and yellow jaundice. Gall stones
had formed and she constantly grew
worse. Then she began to use Electric
Bitters which wholly cured her. It's a
wonderful stomach, liver and kidney
remedy. Cures dyspepsia, loss of appe-
tite. Try 1t. Only SOC. Guaranteed
For sale
At F. II. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27
Orr Little Stirka.

Ages ago the Hindoo medicine man"
bnew all about disease germs and MI
rrobes, although he was jeered at by
western scientists because he called
them little worms" And after all
when we moderns discovered" what
he had known all along we could find
no better name for the new organisms
than bacllli. which, being interpreted,
Is "little sticks
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27
Concord.

Mrs Marshall Burns and daughter,
Lucy, were at Bingham. one day last
week.
Walter Bloom is at home from the
woods
Mrs. Lee Lombard sold fine colt a
short time ago
JoeI Bean was in Bingham. one day last
week
N. E Bray was in Bingham, one day
day last week
Mrs. Willard Goodridge is the happy
mother of nice large girl. Willard
wears the smile, this time RosELEAF.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset Towns.
COruvitle.

School in district No 2 closed Deem
Der ID alter twelve weeks session with
a mio-term vacation of two weeks. Num-
Der of pupils not absent during the first
half, four, Winnie Corson. Leon Lancas-
ter, EVE Fogg. Gladys Fogg Number
not absent during the last six weeks, five,
Winnie Corson. Elmer Worthen. Harry
Fall. Leon lancaster, Evie Fogg. Ethel
L. Morrill,, teacher.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27
SCIENCE
z.zu...--.--.------
PROGRESSES

Great strides are made
every year. But the meth.
cd of curing Dyspepsia
remains the same.
L. F." AtWood'S Bitters
Is still the most reliable
remedy.
Simple Indigestion,
Chronic Dyspepsia or
Bilious Attacks yiel1
at once. All dealers
sell 81. F."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27

Political Psychology. "How indignant Simp-
estimate Of Bryan" "Yes, but know Simp-
kins he isn't indignant that Bryan isn't in
dorsed he's indignant that people disagree
with him"
~ had running, itching sore on my leg.
Suffered tortures. Doan's Ointment took away
the burning and itching instantly, and quickly
effected permanent cure" c. W. Lenhart,
Bowling Green, o.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27

Now is the time when Group and lung
troubles prove rapidly fatal. The only
harmless remedy that produces immedi-
ate results Ia One Minute Cough Cure.
1t is very pleasant to take and can be
relied upon to quickly cure coughs,
colds and all lung diseases. II will pre-.
vent consumption. Geo. E. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27
A Keen, Clear Brain.

Your best feelings, your social position
or business success depend largely OF
the perfect action of your stomach ant
liver. DR.. Kings New Life Pills Civ
increased strength. a keen, clear brain
high ambition. A % cent box will max
you feel like a new being. Sold
At F. Fl. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27

Enterprisng Advertiser-Pardon me,
plr, but heard you tell the gentleman
who Just left that you would wash
your hands of the whole affair"
"WellP
an case you do may | hope that you
will try my patent soap?'-Exchange.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27

Madison Bulletin: The SOMERSET
REPORTER issued, in addition to its reg
ular edition, last week, beautiful souve.
mir number printed upon fine cut paper
and profusely illustrated with half tone
engravings of its prominent citizens,
public buildings, mills aud summer re.
sorts. 1t is beautiful production and
highly creditable to that old and infiu-
entail journal, the SOMERSET REPORTER.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27
What Shall We have for Dessert ?

This question arises In The family every day.
Let us answer 1t today. Try Jell-O, deli
cious and healthful dessert. Prepared in two
minutes. No boilingl no bakingl simply add
boiling water and set to cool. Flsvors:-
Lemon, Orange, Raspberry, and Strawberry.
Get q package at your grocers to-day. 10 cts.
lvri4
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27
East COrnyilIe.

Mrs. Leonard Locke is very low. She
is not expected to live many days.
Phander futile, one of our much re-
spected townsmen. passed to the higher
life the 18TH, after a short but painful
sickness.
Ruel Robinson of North Arson was in
town, Sunday
Fred Hinton of Hartland was in town.
Sunday, calling on friends.
Mrs. Will Corsou and little daughter OF
Kingfeld are in town visiting Mr.. Cor
sons parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cor
son.
Ben Judkins with crew of men is cut
ting and hauling lumber from the H. J,
Fogg place to the Crowell mill. Ben is a
rusher.
The annual election of officers of Will
liam Morgan Post, No. I2o. G.. A. R,
Athens, occurred at special meeting OF
the Post Friday afternoon. Dec. II, re
sulting in the election of the following
officers: Commander, Reuben Reed; S.
V. c., Alden Buchanan; J V. c, John
Thompson; Chap, Eastman Hathorn
Q. M, L. Judkins; o D., Sam'l Heald ;
5. G.. Thomas Gray o. G.. Sam'l Foss.
The installation OF the new officers will be
on the first regular meeting in January.
Past Com. H N. Longiellow of Cornville
will be the installing officer. All COM
rades are requested to be present
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27

A scientist at Work How did you come to
be professional beggar?" II amt no pro-
fessional beGgar I'm employed to git up
statistics on how many heartless people they
is in this town"
Half the ills that man is heir to come from
indigestion. Burdock Blood Bitters strength
ems and tones the stomach; makes indigestion
impossible.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27

If you would have an appetite like a
bear and relish for your meals take
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's. They correct disorders of the
stomach and regulate the liver and
bowels. Price rs cents. Samples free
at drug stores of G. R. Fogg, Skowhe-
gan; l.. G. Williams, Athens; Sullivan
Newton, Jackman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27

A baby is like crop of wheat. It is
first Graded. then thrashed, and finally
It becomes the flower of the family
New York World
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27

When the stomach is tired out 1t must
have rest, tut we can't live without
food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure "digests
what you eat" 80 that you Can eat all the
good food you want while iC is restoring
the digestive organs to health. 1t is the
only preparation that digests all kinds
of food. Geo. E. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27

Her Biscuits "These aren't the kind of
biscuits my mother used to make" he said.
"Oh. George" she faltered, or the verge Of
tears. "Well they're notl" he repeated en-
phatically. They're enough sight better"
And then the sun came out.
1t often happens that people sing jubilantly
at church, "We shall know zach other there"
who refuse to know each other here,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27
w III fl T I g -
TANGIN .

% ~ ~ " ~ "
1t is woman's medicine, possessing the
precise ingredients needed by the delicate
organs of her sex. Her dull, dragging
pains and exhausted feelings simply can
not remain after taking TANClN for a
short time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-17
LATE YESTERDAYS MARKET

Chicago, Sept. 17-WHEAT-wheat
started easy today, because Liverpool
showed very little response to he-advance
here Saturday Outside markets were
strong, and northwest receipts small, and
the weather in the spring wheat territory
unfavorable. These considerations caused
a speedy shifting of sentiment. October
having opened A@3sc lower rallied to nc.
Local receipts were 40 cars 10 of contract
grade. Minneapolis and Duluth reported
734 cars against S91 last week. and ], 452 a
year ago.
October after reaching 77M@Ac reacted
on the visible increase, 2,191, 900 bu. to
1910, but closed strong, &c over Sat
urday, at 771Sc-
CORN-Corn started easier on freer
offerings and in sympathy with wheat,
but rallied in sympathy with the latter
cereal. October opened 1sGAc lower at
3SAc to $3.50 and sold to 1880. Receipts
were ], 1853 cars.
The close was easy, October &c down at
3S1kc.
OATS-Oats were duh and prices sta
tionary, or nearly October opened I'M
changed at 21azMHc and sold to 21zkG22c,
in sympathy with wheat. Receipts were
49S cars.
VISIONS-Provisions opened easier
because of lower hog receipts than had
been expected, but rallied on covering by
shorts in October pork. October pork
opened 10c lower at $11.90 and rallied to
$12.1 October lard opened unchanged at
$6.7715 and sold to $6.S255 and October ribs
started unchanged at $7-271z and advanced
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-17
THE DONEGAL GIRL.
[From Good WORD. n

IFrOm Good Word
In Donegal there is a custom OF engag-
ing both farm hands and servants for SIX
months at hiring fairs the girls receiving
Doard and only a low wage because their
ignorance hitherto has made them only
MT for the toughest work.
II Is, however, more astonishing that
girls from these poor little homes should
know anything at all about service than
that they should be, as some of course
are, bad servants. Their own homes have
mud noors. windows that do not open, no
stairs, hardly any kitchen utensils, no
range. the cooking scarcely extends be-
yond boiling potatoes and cooking griddle
cake, how can they know even the names.
stun less the uses, of the thousand and
one things in our houses2 Yet given a
short training mot too late in life) and a
good example, there is not a servant in the
world over to compare with a good Irish
servant She has heart which is wholly
given to her mistress, she never degener-
ates into mere machine, and she may be
trusted to cling even closer in times of
trouble, sickness or poverty than when all
goes smoothly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-09-17
COLD IN THE EAST.
Kansas Has No Monopoly On the
Temperature.

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE weather
bureau has issued the following special
bulletin: The unseasonably low tenn
perature announced for the eastern part
of the country in the general forecast of
Saturday morning will cover all districts
east of the Mississippi river during the
next 48 hours.
ern states and the first frost of the sea-
son is indicated for tonight in the states
of the Ohio valley, the Lake region,
western New England, the center of
New York and in the mountain districts
of Pennsylvania, Maryland and West
Virginia The frost will not be suffi-
GENTLY severe to injure vegetation or
crops and the minimum temperature in
the districts named will not fall below
40 degrees.