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The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31
Doctors and Boards.

Doctors have very much less latitude
In tie matter Of facial decoration than
men OF any other profession because II
seems To be taken as settled fact that
they must wear only boards
Il happen to have great many doc
tors under my care" said the barber
whose name is known to more New
Workers. than any other, and all ot
them excepting two wear boards. These
two are both over 30. and they allow
themselves the luxury OF gray mus
taches. Most Of ;he others are men
between 30 and 40, and don't believe
there Is one Of them who wears a beard
from choice. Some OF them would very
much like 10 be smooth faced. while
others look with envy at the men able
to wear only mustache. They also
gay that professional reasons compel
them to wear boards.
"Youthfulness In a doctor seems to
be more Of disadvantage than in any
other profession. One hears a great
deal Of gray haired men having to dye
their hair and mustache If they want
to find worE. but it is just as true that
men are compelled TO adopt some de
vice 10 make them look older when
youthfulness is a disadvantage For
that reason all my doctor clients have
to wear boards whether these are be-
coming 10 them or not"-New York
Sun.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

One would hardly believe that bot.
tie of water standing harmlessly on
a table could be the cause of u fire
Nevertheless such is the case In my
laboratory the otberZ2zy. ssti,oteC1ed the
odor az burning wood and, seeking the
cause, noticed a tiny wreath of smoke
rising from the counter. Setting aside
q flask Of water that stood close by
sponged over the burning spot with a
damp cloth. Shortly after | again de.
tected the odor of burning wood. when
to my surprise. discovered another
burning spot on the table close to the
water flask. The flask was standing
in the sunlight. thereby concentrating
the rays to a focus on the top of the
table, acting in this case as a burning
glass. a handful of highly combusti
BILE material was thrown over the burn
ing spot, catching fire almost immedi.
ately.
cite this instance merely as n warn.
ing to chemists and apothecaries, who
may not realize how easily a fire may
be started il their storerooms by the
sun shining through bottles. TASKS and
carboys of liquid. converting them fol-
the time being into burning glasses OF
great power, | have in mind now the
instance Of Il fire originating in a
storeroom from this cause.-New York
Times.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31
Gross InRrafitude.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton used 10 tell
the story of "A band of good women
who furnished the means Tor edueat-
ing poor young man for the ministry.
who rewarded their kindness and self
sacrifice by preaching his first sermon
from the text, Let your women keep
silence in the churches
Somewhat similar was the expert.
ence Of Editor Cadby of the Whang-
vile Patriot He tells II in this wise
81 gave that boy Of mine n college
education. had to economize. but |
did it. Through my acquaintance with
friend in the big city ! got him a
Job on a first class city newspaper.
could have made good use of him in
my own office. but wanted TO do bet
ter for him than that. How do you
suppose he repaid me? The first thing
he did after he got his chair warm III
his new job. by George was TO write
two column burlesque on country
printing Offices"
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

The city of Watervlle and the town
of Pennington are happy in the prospect
of narrow gauge road to connect them
together and with the Wiscasset road.
The present scheme seems to have the
necessary capital behind it, and the
legislature appears to be inclined o
enact the necessary measures to make
il easy to build the line. The towns
along the line between Pennington and
Waterville including Smithtleld aud
Mercer in Somerset County, are likely
to get the railroad accommodations
they have long desired. The Skowh, :
GAIN Norridgewock Electric railway
line may, with the Somerset Railway,
become a convenient link in the second
route by rail from Skowhegan to the
sea. There are many possibilities In
this railroad building proposition.
Extension of the system to the Cana
dian Pacific road, and the broadening
of the gauge to the standard, are meu-
toned in this direction.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31


An Englishman on his first visit Il
this city with his family strolled dowr
Broadway alone one night and dropped
into a music hall. He had hardly beer
seated before two sketch artists perpe
trated the following:
Perslfage-Hear about Jones? Terri
BILE thing happened 10 Jones
Badinage-No.
Persihage-Yes. He dropped 10 feet
Badlnage-You don't tell me- Oi
course he was killed?
Persihage-N No. not kille1 TbeY wert
pigs feet
A half hour later the Briton sra spec
his sides and startled the house viii
an outburst of cachinatory ecstasy. Be
covering, he jumped up. hurried out oi
the music hall and soon reached bis no
tel. He stopped outside the door Of bis
room and gave way again 10 Il soul stir
ring laugh. Entering the room he i'm
medlately called to his wife.
Edith" he cried. oh. this is the jol
Hest ever" and he gave way again.
His wife looked at him in frightened
surprise.
"Oh, Edith. did you ever hear abouf
Percy Smithersf"
mo"
"Bah Joye. the poor fellow fell 35C
feet"
"How dreadfully horridi He mus
have been awfully mangled"
mo He fell on $50 pigs and he ex
ploded again and did not subside unit
a half dozen bell boys rushed to hil
room to make sollcitous Inquiries
New York Sun.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

There is n man in Liverpool who is
renowned for his imperturbable calm
ness on every imaginable occasion. One
day he strolled leisurely into the office
of friend.
81 have just had a chat with your
wife" he said by way of beginning.
"Why. | didn't know she was in
town"
"Oh, she wasn't in town" replied the
other. 81 called at your house"
81 didn't know she was receiving to
day." said the husband with some sur
prise. II thought she had headache" ="
"She didn't mention it to me-" said
the calm man. "There was n crowd at
the house"
IA crowdw echoed the husband.
Yes" went on the calm man. They
came with the fire engine"
THE fire engine" gasped the hus-
band.
"Oh, It's all right" went on the calm
man, IT'S all out now. 1t wasn't much
OF fire but thought you'd like to
know it."-London Tit-Bits.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

Freddies father had just been strug-
Cling with an old fashioned bureau,
and retiring dsheartened from an un-
successful effort to opch one Of It's com
partments he moved to the window
and looking out upon the lowering sky
exclaimed:
Its mighty strange that the weather
bureau cant give us "A change of
weather"
Maybe" shyly interposed Freddie,
they can't open the bureau drawers.
Weekly Bouquet.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

The election of Representative in
Congress to succeed Capt. Boutelle, who
will resign at the end of the present
term, is beginning to create much inter
est In the Fourth district. There are
several candidates for the place, but 1t
appears from our standpoint that ex
Governor Powers is far In the lead of
all others In the race and is practically
sure of the nomination and election.
Mr.. Powers represented the district in
the 47th Congress but was swamped in
1879 by the Greenback and Democratic
fusion vote. In ability and experience
he is well equipped for the important
place.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

What is said to be the largest kitchen
In England is that of Raby Castle. the
seat of the Duke of Cleveland. 1t is Sc
feet square. having three chimneys
one for the crate. a second for the
stoves, and the third for the great
caldron. The roof is arched. with n
small cupola In the center. 1t has five
windows. from each of which steps
descend, but only in one instance to the
floor. and a gallery runs round the
whole interior of the building. The
ancient oven has diameter of II feet
Vast as this kitchen is. it must have
been sometimes taxed by the hospital
ity of former ages. for In one of the
apartments of the great castle I0C
knights were upon one occasion enter
talned at the same time. And the
knights of that day We're men of Drawn
and sinew. who would think lightly of
demolishlng each man of them. five
pounds of beef, half a sucking pig. a
venison pasty or two, washed down
with huge 1aGons of brown October
New York Tribune.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

Grip has got here and caught US the
first thing. There are go .647 of the
pesky microbes dancing a czncan in the
top Of cur Uranium While We are writing
this We tried TO Dodge them but it was
no use
The monthly supper OF the Rebekahs
was held 10 their ball on Friday evening
OF last week. With large attendance.
The members of the Pythian Sister
hood had supper and dance at their hall
on Monday.
That fellow who prophe>ied an open
winter hasn't much of reputation as
prophet in this section.
Miss Mabei Wells left. Saturday, for
Lewiston, where she is TO take special
course of studies.
An indication of the progress OF the
times is the new rate board recently
placed on the end of the toll bridge.
Automobiles and bicycles have been
placed upon it, We believe that so far
there have been no autos across but their
rates are cut for them when they do arrive.
A pleasant event was the marriage Of
Mr. Louis Gill OF North Arson and Miss
Netiie Mclntte OF this town, at s o'clock,
Monday evening. at the brides home on
the Smithheld road The ceremony was
performed BY Rev ! a Jones. A large
number OF friends OF the contracting
parties were present.
Mrs. Lyman Jewelt Of Skowhegan has
been visiting friends about town during
the past week.
Nh and Mrs George Hussey and
Chester are confined 10 The house by
sickness
The members Of the Rebekah lodge
have received an invitation to attend the
disuic, meeting al North Alson at date
within few weeks.
The Y. S met with Mrs H. X.
Sawyer, Friday afiei noon. IN a very inter
/ esting session. The subject OF the meet
ing was Fine Arts
c. S. Harlow. who has been confined
to the house, for a number OF days. is i'm
proving
MI Cyrus Bean is on the sick list. this
week. Mrs. Bean, who has also been sick
tor number OF weeks is gaining.
Rev l. A Tones and family have been
making arrangements TO leave, today, for
Pennsylvania, where they expect to spend
number OF weeks visiting relatives
During their absence the arrangements
for meetings IN the Congregational church
vii be. Christian Endeavor meeting in
the morning at the usual time for preach
ing services followed by Sunday school at
the usual time. There will be no evening
services on Sunday.
Quinnebassett Lodge. l. o. 0. F have
work IN the degrees At every regular
meeting now Quite a number have de-
cided to Try the inside q the mystic work,
making this growing and ioafishing
lodge.
Quality and NOT nuarfifv makes De-
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31
The Point of His Warning.

You amt acquainted around here
much. be you" asked the mountaineer
of the man on horseback.
No"
II reckoned not | don't believe Ia
go down the trail that runs past Abe
Cores shack If wah you. Abe had
his boss stole last week"
but this isn't his horse"
You don't seem to understand,
amt accusin you of stealth his boss.
I'm simply intlmatin to you that al
present Abe happens to be in need OF
a hoss purity bad. | wouldn't 90 down
mat road il | was you."-Indianapolis
Sun.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

"Oh. yes" said the brunette, 1T was
very sweet of Marie to give me that
blue gauze scarf She knows | look n
fright in blue but the scarf is lovely
and just the thing she wants To wear
over her yellow hair. I'm not going
10 leave ii around where she can bor-
row il. though. I'll keep it safely Un
I'll her birthday next month. when
will have it dyed scarlet for her. -
New York Mail and Express
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

Mrs. Nation of Kansas has been Great
ing considerable disturbance of late by
entering liquor saloons that are running
In violation of law, smashing fixtures,
attacking bar tenders, etc. No reason
able person justifies this action, however
great the provocatiop, but saloon KEEP
ers 10 Kansas, where the law prohibits
the sale of liquors by them, are not the
persons to complain Of this action by
this insane woman. Her action is vio-
lent and uniustifiable but not the occs-
sion of thousandtb part the injury and
damage Of these same saloon keepers.
She smashes few show cases and spills
small quantities of liquor, unlswfully.
Their illegal work breaks hearts of
wives, mothers, sons and daughters,
and spills the blood of innocent victims
by the thousand. or the two methods
of violation OF law that of the saloon
keeper is many times more lamentable
and disastrous.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

The last act In the tragedy, the shock.
ing and brutal murder of Jennie Boss
cheiter at Patterson, N. J., was enacted
Tuesday, when Judge Dixon sentenced
McAllster, Death and Campbell to 30
years in State prison and Kerr TO Is
years. The Judge intimated that in his
opinion the evidence warranted verdict
of murder In the first degree In which
case the sentence would have been
death. but the leniency of the jury saved
them from This extreme penalty.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31
III. slght Not nnended.

Styles do hate To see q woman
hanging on TO a strap in q street CAR
Barton And So you alVay~ -.,r q
woman a seat when you hav, one To-
giyef
Styles-No, | never 20 quite SO far as
that. | give my whole attention TO my
newspaper. you see IN tlat way my
sight is not offended boy The poor weary
woman. Boston Transcript
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

The following clipping from a
Minnesota paper gives something of an
idea how high license with local option
works in that State. 1t is certainly
local In that case. being the option of
five saloon keepers and the people seem
to have nothing to do with it. Proba-
bly, before many weeks they will con-
clude to open their shops nights and
Sundays, as before "rhe saloon
keepers of Buffalo, five in number who
have been violating the law for years,
have reformed and agreed to turn over
a new leaf. BY formal resolution they
voted to close their saloons at II p. n.
and to not keep open on Sundays.
Hitherto, the authorities have claimed
1t was impossible to enforce the saloon
laws, so the saloon keepers took it n
hand, and, presto the law Is enforced"
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

One of Uncle Sans able seamen,
who was In an "Owr' train that was
wrecked, thus described his experience:
1T was little after two bells this
morning and | was smoking my pipe
In the owns stern galley The first
thing knew of any happening was
when | was thrown violently from my
seat After the pitching and Jumping
had stopped. | crawled out and saw
that the steering gear Of the owl had
been carried away, causing her TO part
amidshps. The after end listed badly
to starboard and Went aground. throw
ing all hands in Il heap to the listed
side. No lives were lost. however.
though all were badly shaken up and
somewhat damaged. One unlucky pas
senger hunted the glass out of port
hole cutting her head and face quite
badly. Aftor wigwagglng the craft
coming up behind to change her course.
the forward end of our craft picked up
the passengers and crew and continued
her voyage. AS for me. will be glad
when | am safe aboard the Albatross
again. This cruising overland is TOO
rough and choppy for me- e'-Argonaut.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31
SOUTH NOKRIDGEWOCK


LEBAsos LoDeK " liz > X s. g.-cha,les
farfand, Master & A Wafd SEE y a
Danfortht freas Regular meetings ssturdsy
On OF before the fun If the fn84f
CEDAR CHAPTKR No -. .. J. s-Blanebe T
"ard, worthy Matfon daad carr see
Lucy y husssy. Treas Meetings third Friday
evening II each month A. Masonic Hall
QrtNHIBAs Rrr LODGE No 169 / q. q p
7. Hilton Noble Grand. r & Han sec
r. :. dlller. Tfeas Meetings Monday even,
lnRs AZ -.
sosERsET DoDog 70. II KgBYEAg-ars
Jtahstts johnson. Noble Grand Mrs Mary
aaff. Recording sec.. drs. A . Fred.ric
Treas. Meetings md and 4th Friday evenings
Echo DoD1K lh3 KsIoHrs oP PYTsIAs-Ray
blgtl9", {. {. Z. \ Staples. X. Of X. & S;F T.
iuttie. n M&sttr of k1ehequer. Tuesday evenings
at X =. Hall.
OLD PoIsr DoDGE No. 3I4 I. o G. TN. G.
hoit, IL ". 7. Brown. sec. Alfred TuttIs
Grange Hall.
so2EEsKr GRANGE No Is P. of H-.Joha
flefce asteT. l.. II. Tobey. sec Ebeu Miller
Ireas Meetings Thursday evenings on or be-
Iote iull of the moon and two weeks after
bATE- PosT No. 6s &. A. R-steward Wing.
COMMANDER; II. II. Cross Adj: H. T. Hale
Quarternastsr. Meetings first Tuesday even.
ings III Grange Hall.
THK VILLAGE IHPEoyEHEST socrRTy-Mr<.
". Hathaway. Pres: MIR Fannie Hussey
Sec. MIR Electa 7. fobes Treas Neetfnes
hTst anu third FRIDAY afternoons OF the month
Oos0oLA ASSEMBLY, No. 81. Pythian Sisters
hood-Mrs. B +. burgess { {, Mrs 4. Fl
+ Burgess, k. Of x. < :. Mrs. q. = .Iewett Mis-
/ TIRE II Exche guer. Meetings every other
Monday evening at K. J. Hall
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

81 notice" said Uncle Allen Sparks,
"a couple of our learned professors
have found the secret Of prolonging
life 1T is simply to have plenty of
SILT In the system. II that's true, and
I'm not saving 1t isn't Lots wife
ought to be alive today, which," con-
tinued Uncle Allen redectively. Il be
lieye she is not"-Chicago Tribune.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

Young man." said Senator Sorghum
'if you want to succeed in politic'
never break your word"
But are there not times when ii il
impossible to keep promise|
TO be sure. But YOU must max,
your arrangements SO that you don
break the promise yourself Put th'
blame on somebody else Washing
ton Star.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

Portland Advertiser Together with
deficiencies II Is estimated that the
regular appropriations of the 56th Con-
gress will amount to 81, l,4e3, 3,525, 666.
That Is perilously near a billion and
q half, and 1t will exceed that figure II
several pending bills involving extraordi
nary appropriations are passed. The Re-
publican party should beware lest 1t be
indicted and convicted Of the offence OF
extravaganza and punished by being
deprived Of the control of Congress two
years hence.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

Harry Uncle George. at the end Of
this marriage notice Of Cousin Tom S
1t says. NO cards" What does that
mean?
Uncle Georgc-It doesn't mean any
thing, Harry. That is to say. it is only
a blind. II is a promise that Tom Will
give up cards, but, bless you, he woul
be a month married before he'll bp
back TO the poker table again.-EN
change
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

Neely, the man who embezzled
funds belonging to Cuban post Office
department, has been extradited and
sent to Havana for trial. He pretended
to be glad he was going back to Cuba
saying he "can readily explain every
thing and will be acquitted. He was
very willing to leave there when he
did and has fought extradition in the
courts in every way possible. He
could have returned to Cuba as fugi-
tive from justice any time since May
last when he was arrested for the crime.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31
No Trouble.

81 suppose" said the visitor. "it's
like pulling teeth to get any money
out of your husband these daysT
oh" chipped in little Tommy be-
fore his mother could speak. INA don't
have any trouble pullln teeth. She
just takes em out and puts 'em in a
glass. Philadelphia Record.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

An extra session of Congress seems
probable. President Mckinley is repre-
scented as stating that he regards it un-
avoidabe. The situation in Cuba and in
the Philippines render action by Con
gress necessary before the regular
session in December.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

The event Of Queen Victoria's death
Is having remarkable effect upon
business. 1t particularly disturbs dealers
In all sorts of clothing and furnishings.
The great demand for black clothing,
hats, bonnels exceeds the supply ard
thrown all colored fabrics into disuse
and must occasion heavy loss thereon.
One wholesale firm in London decline
1000 orders within few days. Another
estimated that 100000 pounds had
already been spent In mourning and
expects the whole seasons trade will
be revolutionized.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

The officers at Portland have made up
a very strong case against Edward
Graffam whom they have apprehended
as one of the murderers of Mosher of
Gorham. The circumstances are certain :
ly very strong against him.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

Montreal suffered heavy fire loss
last week, " Wednesday, of between two
and half and four million dollars.
Friday, another fire destroyed property
in that city to the value of quarter of a
million dollars. Chicago suffered a
half million dollar fire, Saturday, max
ing the aggregate for the week in the
u. S. and Canada large one.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to our many friends for their
kind and untiring assistance during the
sickness and death of our beloved one,
Ivy NJ. (WilIiams) Holden.
HENRY L. HOLDEN,
Mr.. and Mrs. JONAH WILLIAMS
and Family.
Jackman, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

The city of waterville will have II
lively time at the election of Represents.
tives to the Legislature. which is ex-
pected TO occur, Monday, Feb. llth.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

II a man says something affection
ate to his wife in public, she forgveS
him for all the mean things he has
said In private in ten years. -AtchIson
Globe.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31
Her singing.

Father-You heard my daughter sing
last night?
Artist-Yes.
Father-Did you observe the birdlike
quality of her notes?
Artist-Ab-er-ther are so many
kinds of birds. don't you knowf-De-
troit Free Press.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

Sundays and fixed holidays excepted,
1t is estimated that 100000 worth of
fsh is daily dragged out of the sea by
British fishermen.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

Frank Shaw. the convincted murderer
of Deputy Sheriff Hoffman of White
River Junction, was sentenced at Mont
pelis, VT, Wednesday, to be hanged 90
The first Tuesday in February, 1903, BY
Judge Watson in the supreme court.
The Intervening time to be spent at hard
labor, with the exception of the last
three months, during which time the
man will be placed in solitary copflne-
ment. Shaw took his sentence coolly.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

CIT LES

CoAGREGAr1oEAL CHuRcH-Rey. J. A. Jones.
pastor sunaAY-Aorning service, 1910 Sun
day school. L NJ. !. ?. :. [. E7r M Wednes-
day efenings-Prayer meeting followed by .
teacher meeting
The CHRISTIAN ESDEA yoR Society Of the
congregational church,. " spaalding, presi-
dent; "A. Nhitcomb. Jr vice president Hattie
lonRiey, sec. and Treas. Meetings Sunday
eve IN yestry.
BAPTlsT CrrKcH-Rev. Z. F. Turner, pastor
sunday-M forming service, 1897 sunday school,
I Il NJ; prayer meeting : ?. N.
THE CHRISTIAN ENpKAyoR Society of tho
Baptist church,. i. Whiting. Pres. Mrs
Mary Il. Whiting, Cor see Miss NJ. j. Haynes,
ifeas Meetings Wednesday evenings in vestry
| at 30
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31
corrected weekiy#hy H.Lt>4

Corrected Weekly lay A H. lAN#=
PRICES fAn HRaafefRS
REEF-Dx beef, II 10 = cts.
HnFs ANn SKiSs-htaes, p Its, lainh skins 81
to rs cts
t-ut tLrKs-F Fowls : lo lie IS I"r la.s chickens
to a cts. .
ROUNp Hoo TIL cts. u
TALLow-RouEh ll1 ct per ih 3
- FRg = .RtrAIr MAEkfr Cd -'4
sALr roRK-loe H. by the hb1 2ta .b-, si5-%
TO $500.
Corrected Weekly hy SIMPSON X. sAvAoE. +
PRICES PAN rRenUcRRs1 ~
BEASs-H Hand picked yellow eyes. S.oo 10 $3.50
pes beans. S25 -
KrrrKk-tIrst auanty, stamped, % 70 % per 10
Eoas-Is TO % ,ts. per doE fresh. E.Szs
POTAroEs-Sb.
H. En RETAIL mARkEr g
CHKEsR-lb per 10.
RuTrER-20 to 24ets. per ID
Eoas-22 cts duz fresh.
TEAs-4o to 60 cents per lh.
CoFFEE-i2l2 tn IS cts. per D.
LARp-Domestic. 10 cts; Pure loets
MoLAssEs-fure Ponce. -. inre bhrpAuoee,
30: Naple, 25c per qt; Choice Cooking 2oc. Ss@m
suaAR-Granuiated sugar, hest quahtySls
mounds for 81 90; nrown, Il pounds for u.
PorAIoEs-Snc to b6o a ba
ONIONS C. per ID. IT,.
Dry FIsH-Cod, to.6 eta per rlo'i pohock'
4 cts.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-01-31

Quality and not qua1fity makes De-
Wits Little Early Risefs such valuable
little liver pills Gee. L. sampson.