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The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
A SnYInC 0nnIifv.

Gilbert White, the naturalist, was
once a university proctor, and of his
performance of the Office this anecdote
is told: ION his rounds one evening
White discovered an undergraduate ly-
Ing on the ground, sleeping the sleep of
intoxication, with his outer garments
removed and neatly folded up at his
side. The proctor awoke him and sent
him to his college with an order to
appear the next day for judgment.
The culprit turned up In highly con-
trite frame of mind. White said TO
him: You deserve an exemplary pun
ishment, but l observed one circum-
stance which shows you are not wholly
degraded. Your clothes were folded
up by your side, indicating habits of
care and neatness which appear in
compatible with habitual degradation.
| shall therefore say no more
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
Fled to the Wolves,

For sheer melodrama the English
Jewel robber Houghton's arrest would
be hard to beat. After his last big dia-
mond theft he was traced to West
Bromwich and thence led the detect
ives a dance over the country. At last
when the pursuers were hard on bis
heels he dashed into a travelling men,
agerie which was exhibiting just out
side Birmingham. There he found one
of the attendants fastening up a van
cage containing a pair Of large gray
wolves. He flung the man on one side
and opened the cage, shutting himself
In with the beasts and daring any one
20 fetch him out. The strange thing
was that the wolves. which the propri-
etor had always considered the most
dangerous animals In the show, took no
notice whatever of the fugitive, but
showed great Ill temper toward the
keeper and a constable, who had great
difficulty in dragging Houghton out.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
Binmnrclx,H Philosophy of Life.

With dutful trust In God, dig in the
spurs and let life, like a wild horse,
take you flying over hedge and ditch,
resolved to break your neck, and yet
fearless, inasmuch as you must some
time part from all that is dear to you
on earth, though not forever. If grief
is near. well, let him come on, but until
he arrives do not merely look bright
and blessed. but be 1t, too. and when
sorrow comes you bear it with dignity
that is to say, with submission and
hope.-Love Letters of Prince Bis
marck.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

The man from the country took his
green necktie and his best girl into the
restaurant, and, like some other men,
he was disposed to be facetious at the
walters expense.
waiter" he said, II want you to
bring me a boiled elephant"
"Yessir," replied the waiter, perfect.
ly unmoved.
"And, waiter, bring it on toast"
"Yessir."
Then he stood there like a statue for
a minute.
We'll" said the man, are you not
going to bring it?'
"Yessir."
"Why don't you, them"
"Order IL, sir, that we get pay In ad.
vance for elephants, sir. Elephant on
toast, sir, is fl, 500 0s. ID If you take
1t without toast, sir. it is only 1880,
sir"
The waiter did not smile, but the girl
did, and the man climbed down.-Lon.
don Tit Bits.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

Some of our contemporaries have been
in the habit, recently, Of printing news
25 years old. They may be reasonably
sure of the authenticity of such informa-
ton, especially where it has stood the
test of being in print % years in their
own papers. The Machias Republican is
disposed to look back even more than q
quarter of century and reproduces
items from its files originally printed,
July II, 1852, right in the midst Of the
civil war. One item, worthy of more
than passing note, we clip as follows
"Hon. James G. Blaine was unanimous.
ly nominated for Congress In the Bird
district at the convention held in Water
vile on Tuesday inst, to succeed Hon
A. p. Morrill,, who declined nomina
tion."
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
Fire at st. Albans.

The shovel handle factory, owned and
operated by N. B. Turner, was destroyed
by fire, Monday afternoon. The fire
caught about 1915 from the outside,
where they had been burning shavings.
In very short time the building was in
flames. 1t was only by the united
efforts of large number of willing men
and women that several residences were
saved.
Mrs. Mary c. Turner's home, which
was very near the factory, was in great
danger, but by energetic work the fire
was put out here, although the house
and stable caught fire several times. A.
S. Whittier's residence, also d. r. Long
ley's and S. b. Prescott's were on fire at
different times, but close watch and a
few pals of water saved these buildings.
Several men were prostrated by the
heat and over r.exertion. Daniel Hanson
suffered the worst in this respect, but
after being worked upon for nearly an
hour he came around all right.
Guy Fuller of Hartland, while work
ing on one of the roofs became very
much heated and after that stood in the
river passing water. He was taken with
chill and it required the skillful work
of two physicians to bring him into con-
dtion to ride home. Among others
affected by the heat were L. P. and C.
A. Soutbard, W. Il. Watson and A. S.
Whittier.
Mr. Turner's loss was about $4,000,
with no insurance Some of the public
spirited men in town started paper to
raise money to build him another fac
tory, and about $500 was raised while
the fire was still burning.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS: The fo,-
lowing are the real estate transfers re-
Gently recorded at the county registry
Detroit-Marv j. Hall to Frances A.
Jackson ct al, $22.00.
Madison-B. p. j. Weston to G. w. f.
Merrill, S100; b. p. J. Weston to j. l..
Coughlin, $l00; b. p. j. Weston to
George Charley, $50; Naomi & VIM.
D. Hayden to Trustees OF Cottage Asso.
U. V. u, Sl.00; Messelonskee National
bank to G. w. & F. Merrill, $l75.
Colby, Sl.00.
Moose River-W. f. Henderson to j.
M. Sands, 1925.
West Forks-Delia C. Brown to Jere.
miab Durgin, $3.50.
Skowhegan-Msry p. Fuller to Helen
S. Coburn ct al, S5500S "a. Nj. Cummings
ct al to D. c. Cummings, $500; VIM. H.
Pearson to e. A. Leighton, S1,00.
Brighton-L. f. Jones ct al to II. VI.
Jones ct al, $1,000; W. j. Foss to H. NJ
Jones ct al $500.
Solon-S. F. Greene to Sadie B. Hen.
derson, $l.00.
Anson-B. P. j. Weston to W. NJ. Bax-
ter, $500.
Hartland-J. h. Emery to Effie NJ.
Young, $500.
Cambridge. j. Lowell to II. l.,
Johnson, $3.50.
Harmony-W. S. Merrill to A. b.
Thompson, receiver, 1925.
Pittsfield-D. M. Parks to G. H.
Parks, $3.50.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
Why We Battle.

Professor Vivian Lewes at the Lon
don institution, recently furnished the
following answer to the question,
"Why do we bathe" Twenty-eight
miles of sweat glands In our skin are
discharging 26 ounces Of water per day
and leaving upon the outer surface OF
the skin full ounce Of solid matter.
These are aided by the oil glands of the
hair. which facilitate the adherence OF
external dirt. Hence the refreshing
character of the morning bath and the
necessity for grease absorbing alkalles
In soap.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
A special bulletin just issued from the

A special bulletin just issued from the
census office shows that 37.3 per cent Of
the country's population, or 2S,4l1 ,69S
people, live in cities and towns of more
than 1000 population. Ten years ago
the percentage Of the urban population
was 329, or slightly less than one-third.
In another ten years at this rate, nearly
one-half of the American people will be
denizens of towns. The productive
ness of our farmers has been In the mean
time enhanced by multitude Of labor
saving inventions so that fewer and fewer
men are needed on the farms from year
to year. Those who are released from
drudgery In the fields fly to the cities,
where they become consumers Of har-
vests and contribute to the diversification
OF our vast national industrial scheme.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
sHenry IX,v

1t is interesting TO recall that, just
as Edward VII of England chose his
second baptismal name as the one by
which he wished to be designated
when he mounted the throne, so like
wise his great-uncle William Henry
would have preferred to be known as
Henry TX. One of the reasons for this
preference was the desire to establish
lawful right to a title which had al
ready been arrogated by the cardinal
of York, the last of the Stuart pre-
tenders When the question, however,
came up for discussion In the privy
council, the latter decided in favor of
King William ". This story was told
by the king himself to Miss Helen
Lloyd, the governess of his children.
He added that the privy council was
moved to this choice partly by fear of
exciting the supersttious fears of the
populace who still bore in their men,
ory prophecy dating from the seven
teenth century, which runs as follows:
Henry the Eighth pulled down monks and their
cells;
Henry the Ninth shall pull down bishops and
bells.
Literary Era.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

Michael Cragip, special police officer,
died at So. Berwick, Tuesday, and after
an autopsy, 1t was announced his death
was due to violence. Cragin was found
living unconscious In barn owned by
Edward Bennett, last Sunday, and was
taken to the house and attended by a
physician. 1t was thought at first that
the man had fallen while intoxicated d and
slightly injured his head, but when the
case Terminated fatally an autopsy was
ordered and 1t was found that the entire
back part of the head had been rounded
to Jelly. Cragin was formerly men,
Der Of the Boston fire department.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
Skowhegan Markets.
Corrected Weekly by D II. BARTLETT.
PRICES PAID PRODUCERS.


rre.tci Weekly by y H. BARTLETT
PRICES PAID PRODUCERS.
pArs-f0 cts
Wool Unwashedlls cts.
RETAIL MARKET.
FtuUK--Spung wheat Patent, IS to S5.25 Winter
wheat Pat - S Winter wheat choice. R4u0
10 - 50. extra $50 70 2I5 ~@
CeRN-sl2 70 per bag; meal and cracked corn
{. ;. MEAl-sl As per bag.
FFEn-Middlings, Sl.2o to per cwt; Chicago
gluten S5 sack
RnAN and MINED FEED, sl.O5 to sl1o.
Corrected weekly,hy A. H. LANG.
PRICES PAIpIrRopucERs,
KEEF-Ox beef, fig to cts.
HIDES AND SKISs-hides, cts; lamb skins IS
each calf skins 25 to 50 80 Zach.
touLrRY-Fowls, To Y cts. per n ; chickens
TO II cts
RorNn Hoa-fIo to IT'S
TALLow-Roug hslla ct. per 10.
RETAIL MARKET.
SALT roRK-l2c 10; by the bbl ,I2OOi lbs, $3.50
TO sio'oo' Ns~% -
Corrected Weekly bYWAtrrR SAVAGE.
PRICES F1In rRoDUcFRsI
b BEASs-Hand-picked yellow eyes. SO 70 $3.50
pea beans $500
EeGs-l5 It's. per tor fresh -
PoTAroES-tO.
RErAulMARKEr.
CHrEsE-l5 per III.
BUrTER-l6 TO lScts. per 10 -bz
EGGs-l1 cts duz fresh
TEAs-4O to tn cents rer lh. ~ Il
CoFFEE-l2le to S5 cts. per ih.~-~a sE
LARD-Domestic, II cts Pure y cts
NoLAssEs-Pure Ponce, ~; pure Barbados,
So Maple, 25c per qt; Choice Cooking. 25c
SroAR-Ganulated Sugar, best quality, Is
pounds t"r ~ m; Nrown, Il pounds for 81.
PpTAToEs- SOC TO = bu.
OSIOSs-bc per 10.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
A CoAtIy Funeral.

The most costly state funeral which
has ever taken place was perhaps that
of Alexander the Great. \ round mil
lion was spent in laying Alexander to
his rest, The body was placed In a
coffin of gold, filled with costly aro-
mates. and n diadem was placed on
the head. The funeral car was embel-
lished with ornaments of pure gold,
and its weight was so great that it
took 81 mules more than year to con
vey it from Babylon 10 Syria.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

There is no immediate prospect Of a
settlement of the great strike In the
mills of the American Steel Trust. The
Steel Company make no proposition to
the Amalgamated Association leaders
and none is likely to be made unless the
association recedes from its present at
titude. The loss because Of the strike is
placed at $4,000 per day, and to the
men out s156, 900. Strikes are expensive
luxuries.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
One sim Nicer.

Mrs. Newma-Oh, l wish you could
see Mrs. Winkler's baby. It's perfect
ly lovely! Such n delicate, sweet little
creature as it is. It's a perfect little
cherub, with the loveliest eyes. the
sweetest little mouth. the cunningest
little nose and eyes of heavenly blue.
1t looks as if ii had just dropped from
heaven and every tiny feature had
been fashioned by the angels.
Mr.. Newma-IS 1t as nice as our
baby?
Mrs. Newma-Mercy! No; not half
as nice.-Pearson's Weekly.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
Zinc and grinding.
To California Through Colorado.

BY all means the most interesting way
to reach California is via Denver anC
Salt Lake City. We have selected that
route for our Personally Conducted twice.
a-week excursions, planning the train
schedule so that all the magnificent Colo
RADIO mountain scenery Is passed by day.
light. These excursion parties travel In
Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars, which
are thoroughly comfortable, contain
every convenience and cost much less
than the ordinary Pullman sleeper. The
rate for a berth holding two, from either
Chicago or st. Louis, to California i:
only $500. Kindly write for particulars
Inclose six cents in postage for oul
beautiful seventy-two page book on Cali
fornia, full of illustrations.
Address p. s. Eustis, General Pass
Agent G. B. & Q. r. r., Chicago, Ill.
80
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
SaftenfpR the Parting,

Twelve was on the point of striking.
"To think" cried the fair girl In an.
guish. I'VE will never see each other
again till tomorrow night"
Bear up, sweet one" was his en-
couraging remark. Thine will pass.
Besides. I'll write to you when | get
home and in the morning. ."-Philadel-
phia Times.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

The wheat crop in Uncle Sans do
mains is all tight. 1t Is estimated at 7o4
million bushels, or approximately two
hundred million bushels more than In
1900. The corn crop, however, will be
less than that of last year by over 194
million bushels-a serious drawback
A late, wet and cold spring followed by
drouth are the causes assigned for the
shortage in the corn crop.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

The further sum of $4,000 Is to be
distributed among certificate holders in
the Maine Benefit Association, that went
into liquidation something over year
ago. The dividend amounts to little
over 3.6 per cent of the amount paid by
each member while he belonged to the
association. This is a small fraction bat
will be acceptable to members. All the
valid death claims have been paid.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

Governor Herried has appointed
Alfred B. Kittridge, Esq, U. S. Senator
for South Dakota, to fill the unexpired
term of Senator Kyle, deceased. Mr.
Kittridge is 40 years of age, native Of
New Hampshire, graduate of Yale
college. He was associated with Sena
tor Pettigrew in politics but, to his
credit, broke with him on the money
question in 1896. This is not bad
recommendation.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
Zinc and grinding.

Nine hundred stationary firemen at
coal mines In Wilkesbarre, Pa, struck,
Tuesday, because Of disagreement on
wages and hours, and about 10000 men
and boys 10 the mines are thrown out of
employment because Of the stopping of
the engines. The greater part of the
mines In Wyoming valley were tied up
by this movement.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

Excuse me-" said the citizen OF the
plains, but didn't we ride you out of
this town on rail some ten years
ago?"
believe you did," responded the
fearless transformer.
"Weil, look out this time"
"Oh, am used to travelling by rail-"
THAT may be- stranger, but we only
have barb wire fences out here now"
philadelphia Record.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
Grnndpa'a Pet,

A little boy was sitting on his grand
fathers knee, talking about various
things. when grandpapa pulled out his
watch.
"Grandpapa, when you die will you
leave that watch for meY said the
boy.
We'll. l don't know-yes, l guess |
WILL" retorted the old gentleman.
well, grandpapa, how soon are you
going TO dieY-Columbus Dispatch.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
HOrnx Snan.

To make an excellent soap out of the
scraps and broken pieces that come
from the soap dishes In bedrooms and
kitchens, drop them into an old tin can,
and when 1t is full dissolve three
ounces of powdered borax in two
quarts of warm water, and stir till
the soap is melted. When cold. II will
form n jelly. This boraX soap is eX-
cellent for cleaning and does not fade
articles washed in it.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

After much delay the Sultan of Turkey
has paid the claim of the United States
on account of the loss of the Ameri-
can missionaries at the time of the
Armenian massacres in 1898. The claim
was not large one, ,~>less than 100000,
but was disputed and even after the
dispute was settled, all the satisfaction
obtained was promise from the Sultan.
Our ministers to Turkey have made
this one of their chief objects to have
this indemnity settled and therefore
have from time to time reminded the
Sultan of this fact. From constant jog
ging or the visit of the battleship Ken
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

Bryan Democrats are likely to bolt the
action of the recent State convention In
Ohio. They are already talking of a
new convention. There is likely to be
considerable friction before affairs are
adjusted to nicely. Republicans will
be reconciled IL the factional strife in the
Democratic camp is carried to extremes.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

The city of Augusta is rejoicing over
the fact that a part of the 9th U. S.
Infantry is to be stationed there. Thus
the capital of the State will become 9
military post. The official order to this
end is published In the Journal OF to-day
for the benefit of those sceptically in
olinnd
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

Mr.. Bryan advises Democrats of Ohio
in sympathy with him not to bolt the
party nominations for State officers. He
recommends them to vote the party
ticket, and to turn their attention to
nominating men to the State Legislature
who will select "trustworthy senator"
This is sound advice from Mr.. Bryan's
standpoint and is likely to be needed.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

One of the results Of the war with
Spain and the occupation Of Cuba by
United States authorities, has been the
purging Of that island of the yellow
fever scourge. The disease was fear
ful menace to our own country for many
years. 1t was recently reported that for
the first time In some hundreds of years,
there was not case on the island. This
Is worth millions to Cuba and America.
Gen. Wood has had much to do In bring
Ing this condition about.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

The Bank of Venice the first estab-
lishment OF the kind in Europe was
founded in M, 1t continued in eX-
istenco without Interruption until the
overthrow Of the republic in l7a7 by
the rrvulationar5 ar'lv of France.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

The New England encampment of the
Uniform Rank, knights of Pythias at
Long Island is an assured success. The
encampment WAS formally opened, Tues
day afternoon, 1t being known as
Mayors day. Mayor Boothby and mem
hers of Portland city government took
part in the exercises and many promi-
nent Pythans participated.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

tucky, at Smyrna, about year ago, the
Sultan decided to liquidate the debt,
and money has been received in Wash
ington. Uncle Sam has been very leni-
ent with Turkey.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

The 29th annual reunion of the Sth
Me. Regiment Association will be at
their Memorial Building at Peaks Island, &,
Aug. 7-S. Business meeting at 2 o'clock
p. m. on the first day of reunion.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

The law court for the western district
convened on Tuesday at Portland. The
court consisting Of six members are
Wiswell, c. j., Emery, Whitehouse,
Strou', Savage and Powers, j. j. This
is the most important law term of the
year and decides more cases than any
other. 1t Is thought the term will last
about three weeks.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
The Ohio Democracy has got done

The Ohio Democracy has got done
with the use of the Free Silver dogma.
1t was turned down in the State con-
vention of the party held in Columbus,
last week. The old guard Of the party
is at the front and Organism is relegated
to the rear.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
8 MArpr

This signature Is on every bov OF the genuine
Laxative BrOmO.Quinine Tablets
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
Zfuc snd grinding.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. A
druggists refund the money II II fails to curt
L. W. Groves signature is on each box, 25,
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

small Roy-Are you poet mister
Poet-Yes Why
5. R.-tor de love OF Moses, gimme a word %
rhyme wit Maggie,
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
SOUTH NORRIDGEWOCK.
CHT RICHES

CoSSEEGATIosAL CHURcH-Rey. J. A. Jones
pastor. unday-Aorning service, 1870. Sun.
DAY schgol, Y n. !. 7. ;. {. E.,7Pa. Wednes-
nay eFenings-Prayer meeting followed by
teacher meeting
IHK CHEisTLAs ESDEA yoR Society Of tho
Gohefegatpnal ebarch-F. v. Spauldlng presi-
dent A. "hitcomb. Jr vice president: Hattfs
A. bongiey Sec. and Treas. Meetings Sunday
eve Ia yestry
BAPTisT CHrReH-Rey. Z. +. Turner. past0-
sunday-Aorniue service, 1870; Sunday school,
II NJ prayer meeting : p n @e, =
THE CHRISTIAN ENpRAyoR Society of the
Baptist church. =. Whiting Preg.5 Mrs
Mary 3. Whiting. Cor. sec Miss M. J. Haynes
Treas. Meetings "Wednesday evenings IN vestry
at 30.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18
The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

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10 the space used, and the position given.
Prices quoted on application.
Cards of Thanks and Resolutions of Respect
inherited at cents per line.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
When paid in advance.
ope year,........s1.6o Six months, 75c.
Three months, ,..............38o.
ALB will be charged IL not paid until end of year
The Somerset reporter., 1901-07-18

Zinc and grinding.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-12

at the Christian church next Sunday.
The Windsor Hotel is having neat i'm
provements made, and when finished,
the hotel will he frst-class in every re-
spect.
The Fifteen Bill Posting Company
billed Ringing Bros. circus in this
city yesterday. The show win be in
Wheeling May 2.
r. G. sntth.wife and daughter, of St
Paul, Min, were in the city yes.er-
day. Mr.. Smsth was here in the interest
of the pcstoff1ce department.
The Nelson Mandolin Club is prepar-
ang to give Its annual concert April 26,
at the Chrieaian church. This promises
to be a great musical treat
Hen. c. F. Weems, of St. Clairsville,
will he temporary chairman at the Re-
publican convention to be held at
Barresvilie next Tuesday.
The j. j. ]. Club, composed of prom
iner. young ladies of Gravel Hill. will
he entertained at the home of Miss
Vera Blackburn this evening.
Then on de Plum Club entertained
their friends at one Of their very pleas
ant dances last night All who at
tended report an elegant time.