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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28
FATAL FIGHT AT CHEWELAH.
T. L. Montgomery Kills His Uncle,
John Brown.

John Brown.
Chewelah, Wash, Feb. 23.-As the
result of an alteration between uncle
and nephew, John Brown is dead and
Thomas l.. Montgomery is under ar.
rest
The trouble occurred at a dance
Brown was intoxicated and abusive to-
ward Montgomery and other men
whom Brown saw dancing with his
wife. Brown threatened Montgomery,
according to the latter's story, and
finally made an assault upon him with
his fists. Montgomery grabbed Brown
by the collar and struck him in the
face with his fist, knocking him to the
sidewalk.
Montgomery returned to the hall
where the dance was being held.
Brown was carried into a drug store
and died in a few minutes. A phys
ician said the mans neck had been
broken by the fall. There were no
marks on his face where Montgomery
struck him.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28

A man isn't necessarily cool because
he shivers when in danger.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1903-02-28

To cultivate the soul is not to sac
rifice the sense, but to subdue the
senses.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23

On small table beside my bed
stand a lamp, two nails. tin cup con
tanning one tablespoonful of mutton
tallow or lard, two tahlespoonfuls of
turpentine, a deep bib with strings and
two safety pins, with which to pin on
a piece of flannel the shape of the bib.
As soon as baby coughs hard | light
the lamp, put the tin cup over 1t ton
the two nails and heat the mixture IN
i'll it smokes. | then rub baby's chest
well, as hot as | can use the turpen-
tine, and then put ON the flannel pinned
to the bib, tying the soft tape strings
around the neck. 1t may sound like Il
fairy tale, but if the cough is not too
bad it absolutely disappears; If very
bad, it becomes SO mild and the breath
ing so different that a distracted moth
er sleeps in peace. With this same
remedy used hot pneumonia has twice
been averted in neighbours family
Womans Home Companion.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23

A person with an ordinary knowl-
edge of painting can make a handsome
set of the channels skin doilies now in
vogue for the polished bare top of the
luncheon table. The common yellow
skin is frequently used, but gray skins
or those of rich red hue can be pur-
chased at house furnishing or art sup
ply shops. \ skin three-quarters of a
yard square costs about 81. \ few oil
paints and a medium sized sable brush
complete the necessary supplies. Col
ors should be carefully blended, as no
shading is permissible. Mix the paint
with turpentine to the consistency of
cream and apply In broad, fiat washes,
Experiment on little piece before be-
ginning, as some skins absorb more
than others. a rose design, with bios
SONS in soft pink and leaves and stems
In pale green. Is effective on a gray
skin. Chrysanthemums in dull pinks
or reds are good on red skin, and mas
turtiums go we'll on terra Gotta back
ground-New York Journal
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23

Bret Harte was often asked to write
his autobiography, and it is said that
the idea had taken possession of his
mind in his later years, but not line
of it did he write. 1t would have been
worth reading, for the author knew
most of the interesting people of his
time. There is an amusing story told
by ]. L. Toole, the English actor, of a
luncheon with Harte: After a greet
ing from my host he said, Let me in
troduce you to the Duke of st. AL
bans oh, yes l said with smile
and shook hands with the gentleman
who was assuming that character, as
l thought. Then he introduced me to
Sir George Trevelyan, and l had hard
ly shaken hands with him when my
host said, 4 would like to introduce
you to Count Bismarck oh, yes
said. bowling to the newcomer. How
many more of you are there? There
is Won Moltke, for instanceY Bret
Harte laughed; so did Trevelyan. A
comedian is allowed certain privileges,
and my remark was considered, | dare
say, more or less complimentary; but
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23

An eminent physician Who has made
a study of the germ theory is credited
with saying that when the American
housewife becomes thoroughly edueat-
ed in domestic sanitation she will
never have a carpet in her home No
matter with what care folks enter a
house they are bound to carry with
them some dirt from the street. This,
of course. settles into the carpet, and
each time sweeping day comes round
it is stirred UP and the air of the room
Is filled with it. The chances are that
such air is most uuwholesome. Bare,
clean floors and rugs are more whole
some.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23

consent the four fox hunters aban.
doned the chase and made a silent re-
turn to Arthur's quarters. wondering
at the swallowing up of the hunt.
Their wonderment was of short dura-
ton, for repressed screams were heard
coming from the other side of the
block. and the bell connected from the
rang violently. Arthur sprang to the
speaking tube and called, who's
thereF
ITS Anne-Miss Geraldines maid"
an agitated voice replied. "Oh, Mr..
Chamberlain. come to our house quick!
There's a terrible animal In Miss Ger
aldine's room and two great mad
dogs
Arthur had heard enough. In an
instant he was flying downstairs four
steps at time and running madly to
the opposite side of the block. The
house door stood open, and the cook
and waitress were whimpering on the
steps. No need to ask where Miss
Geraldine's room was, for from above
came a pandemonium such as two
maddened and baffied hounds alone
could make. Rushing in, Arthur de-
serted the two dogs making wild sf-
forts to seize q dark object showing
cleaning white teeth from the top of
wardrobe. Tipping the heavy piece
of furniture. the dark object slipped
unwillingly to the floor, where the two
hounds bounced on 1t, and in another
instant dead red fox lay on the floor.
Il trust you will pardon this intru-
sion, Miss Geraldine" said Arthur
wickedly, kicking the dogs away from
the fox.
"Oh-h, Arthur. Is 1t your" said q
fearful voice under the bedclothes.
Take care The horrid thing Will bite
YOU
The horrid thing is only poor lit
tie helpless fox and he's dead as q
doornail. I'm going to cut his tail
off, declared Arthur heartlessly.
Cut the brute's head off if you
want to-" came the unexpected reply.
And now, Arthur, dear, please go
away and-and call and see me In the
morning."
where did the creature come from ?''
asked the blushing Geraldine the next
morning. There had been explana.
tons, and Arthur was holding a hand
on which a certain ring again sparkled
From bird and animal store
around on the avenue. A man called
to see me bright and early this morn.
ing with a bill for one red fox, 500
cheap enough" said the happy Arthur
ooh, by the bye" fishing in his coat
tail pocket, I've brought you the
brushr
well have it mounted for a souve-
MR." said the hater of fox hunting.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23

A question which might elicit con-
siderable interesting discussion is, Why
are the typical modern women twenty
and even thirty years younger In man
ners, dress and appearance than were
their grandmothers at the same age?
one might reply, says Mrs. Woodrow
Wilson in the Cosmopolitan very peril
nently, that, in the first plnee, they
have decided not to grow old, and, be
lieye me, 1t is largely a question of
will Having made this decision, they
seek the means which shall enable them
to retain their youthful appearance.
They understand that beauty and i'll
health are not congenial companions;
consequently the women Of today live
much in the open air, loving the sun
and the breeze far more than the easy
chair and the open fire
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
COMMUNICATION FROM F. W. BUCK
NAM, F. H. WING AND G. R. F0GG
offer to Refund money if Hyomei
Does Not Cure catarrh.

To the editor of the Somerset Reporter.
Ne have been asked recently the ad
yertisements printed in your columns
regarding Hyomei were true. where We
offer to refund the money if this treat
ment does not cure catarrh. We wish
you would please print this letter in as
conspicuous place as possible in your
paper, saying that we absolutely agree to
refund the money to any purchaser of a
Myomei outfit, if it does not cure catarrh.
This outfit consists of an inhaler of a
convenient size to be carried in the vest
pocket SO that the user can breathe iYo
mel air four or five times daily. With
this is a medicine dropper and a bottle
of Hyomei. The outfit sells for Sl.o0
and is most economical treatment. for
the inhaler lasts lifetime and there is
enough Hyomei for more than a month S
use, while extra bottles can be obtained
for SOC
We trust this communication will set
tie any doubts that may have arisen as
10 our willingness to refund the money
for Hyomei outfit, IN case the pur-
chaser is not satisfied.
We wish II say emphatioally that our
guarantee ON Hyomei holds good, and
we will refund the money To any dis
satisfied purchaser who simply states
that he has used the treatment according
To directions and not been helped
Respectfully yours,
z. ". BUokNAN
r. II WING
G. X. FoGG
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23

Many of the country danes and dam
sells in Holland look as if they had been
brought up on soap and water. Their
faces gllsten SO preternaturally, their
pots and pans. the red tiles of their
floors, their tables and benches all bear
witness SO Enthusiastically to their cleans
ing ardor l suppose fly In the butter
they were churning or a mired foot on
the boards they have but just scrubbed
would be as nearly likely to give them
a fit as anything could be.-Chambers'
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
LOCAL INTEREST AROUSED FOR
THE HEALTH OF THE PUBLIC.

There is no reason why, with little
precaution, under the present crcum-
stances, there should be much general
sickness here this winter. Our citizens
are anxious to see this become a more
healthful community, and have taken
steps to make this end possible by a sim
pie means which should appeal to every
Que of our citizens.
Sickness of most kinds is caused by
elect of some sort. In summer, feyers
I'd malarias run rampant because of
peoples neglect in cleaning their per
sons, houses, yards and alleys. inter
brings with it many more serious dis
eases; consumption, catarrh, rheuma-
tism and many others which, strange as
1t may seem, statisticians say are pro-
duced by some form of neglect.
Most any disease, even those that prove
the most disastrous, can be checked and
prevented by the proper means taken in
lme In Eastern cities the daily press
ind medical journals for The past four or
live years have from time to time com
mented most enthusiastically upon thu
results obtained by The medical congress
he'd In Berlin a few years ago, and re-
presents the combined ideas of large
number of physicians and expert chem
ists.
This preparation has not been an ad-
yertised article and few places have kept
il as it has al ways been taken only upon
physicians prescription. Knowing
that our readers would appreciate hav-
Ing within their reach a remedy that We
have carefully investigated and can rec
ommend, we took steps to have "Blood
inc" placed on sale here aud the Blood
Inc Co, of Boston, Mass, the sole man
ufacturers in the United States, sent
their agent to look over the ground and
perfect final arrangements last week.
AS result our druggists now have
"Blooduen in stock and we are sure if
our readers will give 1t trial the results
will be most satisfactory and surprising.
Just this word of adyice-take steps in
time. If you feel a cold or a cough or
disease of any kind coming on check it
in time. Get bottle of this medicine;
keep it in the pantry. You'll find it as
staple as flour or sugar. 1t contains no
injurious drugs or opiates.
II we are to stamp out disease we
must begin by removing the cause.
Neglect to avail yourselves of means
that is known to prevent disease means
simply to open the doors and invite into
your system the germs of winter,-pneu-
monia, coughs, consumption, rheuma
tism, kidney troubles, etc, etc. "Blood-
inc" will prevent these and many others
and effect cures in great many cases
where previous efforts have failed.
Bloodine costs but so cents a bottle
or, in tablet form, SOC a box. Boodine
Liver Pills cure constipation, 25c box.
Write for booklet and sample free.
The Bloodine Co., Boston, Mass.
SOLD AND RECOMMENDED BY
c. r. FOCC, Druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
EMPIRE STYLE DRAPRRY.

duced effectively and a pleasant nook
formed In which to read when the light
is failing in other parts of the room.
For a reception room bay window
may be prettily draped with perfectly
straight valance and curtains of salm-
on pink damask. with black velvet ap-
pliques outlined with gold embroidery.
The sash curtains are sheer, with a
small figure. The window seat is coy
cred with velour and has a French
plated valance. This is an empire
mode of treatment and should be used
in room furnished In the style of that
period.-New York Herald.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23

Not every man can make a good -four
paste that can be preserved without
decay or mold. When such paste is
needed. try the following: Mix good,
clean flour with Geld water into thick
paste and continue mixing until the
flour and water are we'll blended. Now
add boiling water and stir until it is
thin enough 10 spread with a brush.
Add to this a spoonful or two of brown
sugar, little corrosive sublimate and
a few drops of oil of lavender and you
will have a paste that will hold with
wonderful tenacity
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23

Two swallows, writes a correspond
ent of an English paper. built their
nest in an Clubhouse, and the hen laid
five eggs. o Before they We're Matched
she was Killed by knocking her head
against the Intel of the door For a
month the nest remained unused and
deserted, the eggs cold. After that
time the cock bird found another mate
and he and the little hen were very
busy for few days bringing fresh hay
and mud to the nest. | did not like
to watch too closely. hut | certainly
wondered what they We're doing to the
eggs. as no traces of broken eggshell,
etc, We're to be seen on the ground.
let them bring up their young brood
undisturbed and then removed the nest
Qt was getting late in the season., when
| discovered that they Lad built a false
bottom to it. with lew edging of
mud to hold the hay together. and that
the new family WAS brought up above
the cold eggs. The false bottom. with
mud attached. WIS easily lifted off, the
cold eggs being found intact beneath
| do not know If this is common oc-
currence. l have not come across it
before.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
Robbed The Grave.

A startling incident, is narrated by
John Oliver Of Philadelphia, as follows:
81 was in an awful condition. My skin
was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and
sides no appetite, growing weaker day
by day. Three physicians had given me
up. Then | was advised to use Electric
Bitters; to my great jny, the first bottle
made decided Improvement Icontin-
ued their use for three weeks, and am
now we'll man, | know they robbed
the grave of another victim No one
should fail to try them. Only 80 cents,
guaranteed, at Geo. E. SIMPSONS drug
store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23

had no idea what fool | was making
of myself At luncheon I said to the
man who sat next me, Who is the
gentleman uarte introduced me to as
St AlbansY The Duke of st. Al
bans. lie replied. And the man oppo-
site| Herbert Bismarck. the princes
SON. No. said. Really oh, yes.
he said. And the man talking to him p
That is Sir George Treyelyan.' l was
neyer moro sold in my life"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
Vigorous Old Age

Paine's Celery Compound makes the old
feel young, and cures their ills. 1t has added
years OF health and enjoyment to many life.
Use this great medicine regularly, and its invig-
Grating powers will fill your declining years
with health, strength, and happiness. Read
what George I. Morse, OF years old, writes:-
WELLS & RICHARDSON Co.,
Gentlemen Just word in favor of
Paine's Celery Compound, hoping it may catch
the eye of some afflicted person, and they
may receive the same satisfactory benefit
Some Is years ago had a combination of
malaria, chills and fever, and grip, which con-
linned for a year or more; meantime | lost in
weight about 90 pounds, trying different medi-
eihes and doctors with unsatisfactory results.
Paine's Celery Compound was recommended,
and, after using little began to improve,
gaining about pound a week. In year l
had regained so pounds of the lost weight and
GOOD health, and have been a well man ever
since. Yours truly, GEORGE T. MORSE.
LEoMINsTER, Mass, Oct. IT, 1902.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
DR.. EnmOns'

Monthly Regulator has brought happiness to
hundreds OF anxious women. There Is positive.
lyno other remedy known to medical science
that will so quickly and safely do the work.
Longest and most obstinate Irregularities from
any cause relieved Immediately. Success guar
anteed at any stage. No pain, danger, or inter
ference with work. Have relieved hundreds of
Gases where others have failed. The most FL
cult cases successfully treated by mail and ben
efcal results guaranteed In every instance. No
risk whatsoever. We treat hundreds of ladies
whom we never see. Write for further particu.
lars and free confidential adv ice. DO not put Of
TOO long. Allletters truthfully answered. Re.
member, this remedy Is absolutely safe under
every possible condition and positively leaves
no after i'll effect upon the health Sent by mail,
securely sealed 500. Money letters should be
registered. DIR. j. w. EN- MONS CO., 10 Ire
mont St.. Boston. Mass.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
Winchester Pile Cure Is

q pleasant tasting liquid remedy, which when
taken internally acts directly on the lower bow
els, Kills the pile formations in the blood, era 4.
nally softens and dissoly.s away the growths
and a permanent cure is made. Suppositories
or surgical operations give only temporary re-
ief. If tired of these then try Winchester Pile
tare. Perfectly safe to take.
personal trial is the best test Buy a bottle
Ter s of any of the leading druggists, take as
directed and perfect never to-return cure will
ho made. The intense itching stops in day or
Two. If not cured your money will he promptly
refunded without argument The decision of a
cre IL left entirely with you. We trust you i'm.
p icity. Winchester Pile Cure will also improve
our digestion build you up. give you pure, rich
l,lood am restore you TO the pleasures of home,
II Q and business Al druggists or by express,
J.. Address WINCHESTER PILE CURE co.
Nedford, Mass Circulars free We are a relia-
lie company s2o.00o behind our unconditional
Guarantee. We keep our promises absolutely
sold In Skowhegan, Me, by q X. Fogg.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
Grammar and Conscience.

Would you say, This is some one
else's umbrella or This is some ones
else umbrella?" Or would you just pre-
tend that 1t was yours ?-Boston Globe.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
E6gs for Matching

Clevelsnd's Improved K. I. Reds the most
popular strain. Ny birds are grand in shape,
color and size, the kind that lay IN winter.
Eggs and stock for safe. Write your wants.
Smnsi4 q L. CLEVELAND,
Box 6Ss SkowheEsu, Ne
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
TIE BAY WINDOW.


Excellent possibilities are afforded
by bay window for interior decora-
ton, although It Is one of the most diff
ticalt features Of "A room to treat salts
factorilY. Tie light must not be OBJ
sreeied. and the drapery or other
adernment must not be heavy or cum
bersome Window seats may be intro
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
Phi, II {: $
Winchester Pile Cure Giquid taken internally
Does This by Killing the Pile
FormatiOns-Money Back
If 1t Fails to Cure,

So many thousands Of people have been cured
Of all kinds of Piles Protmdng, Bleeding, In
ernal and External and Chronic Conslipa
ty Winchester Pile Cure that we will refund the
Price paid if not cured. Sufferers from Piles
who have been cured by Winchester Pile Cure
are grateful enough and glad to pay the price OF
medicine for cure, We stand behind our own
r0medy. We know that it cures.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-04-23
Fibroid TumOrs Cured.

the following letter tells how she was
cured, after everything else failed, by
Lydia E. Pinlzham's Vegetable Compound.
Mrs. Hayes First Letter Appealing Pinkham Hepi
"DEAR MRs PSKHAM:I
mnt for long time without relief They tell have brad
great pain
domenis swollen and have had flowing spells Ny
petite good walk feet length of TINA
curately describe you advice
E. F. HAYES 252 Dudley st, (2oxbury) Boston, Mass
Note the result of Mrs. Pinkhams advice-aI-
though she advised Mrs. Hayes, of Boston, to take
her medicine which she knew would help her
her letter contained a of additional instruc-
tons to treatment, all of which helped to bring
about the happy result
DEAR NRs PSkH4n;S Sometime ago you describ-
ing symptoms and asked your advice You replied followed
all your directions carefully, and to-day am well
The of Lydia e. Pinkhams Vegetable entirely
expelled the tumor and strengthened whole walk
miles
Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Compound dol
lars drop advise all who afflicted with
female trouble OF kind to faithful trial. MIRA
T. h. HAYES, 252 Dudley st, QRoxbury) Boston, Mass.
Mountains of gold could not purchase such
the the health T.
Vegetable Compound brought to Mrs Hayes
Such testimony should accepted all women as convincing
evidence that Lydia E. Pinhams
without remedy for all the distressing ills women
OF the backache painful
menstruaon Surely the volume and character the testimonial
Mrs Hayes at her above address will gladly letters
which sick fuller information illness
Her gratitude to Mrs kham and Lydia E. Pinkbam Vegetable
compound so genuine and heartfelt that she thinks trouble
great Tor her to take for her health and happiness
Truly is 1t said that is Lydia e. Pinkhams
pound that curing other medicine don't
get this when some druggist sell something else
S5 T SS Viz s5 gs: s Original d. :F and signatures
%SVoo Lyman
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1903-06-11
BesRememb

At public dinner in New York one
night the statement was made that the
colored race have longer memories than
white folk. Mark Twain, who was
present, agreed with the remark and
to prove it told the following:
"Some years ago when south met
an old colorea man who claimed to
have known George Washington. I
asked him if he was in the boat when
General Washington crossed the Della
ware, and he instantly replied, Lor',
massa, / steered dat boat
We'll said 1, do you remember
when George took the hack at the
cherry tree? p
"He looked worried for minute and
then, with beaming smile, said:
Why suah, massa, dun drove dat
hack mahself.'"-