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The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24


was never wildly festive for Christ
mas, but even that was to be denied
him this year.
There was a rafting at the hall door.
Lane hastily brushed aside the tears as
the wife of the .ianitor came in. Won.
anlike. she was compassionate. Her
face beamed rs she cried: a package
for We. Mester Lane. I'll postman jest
left ii, an | hurried it up. thinkiD' 1t
might cheer We Il bit. It's sure some
prisint n lady frens been u-scndn' ye.'
The invalid laughed shortly From
IA lady friend! He had been raised in
an orphan asylum and as far as
his knowledge went had not living
relation. His position in the business
world was entirely due to his own
pluck and energy. He had not had
time To make lady friends
When the Womau had gone he still
looked curiouSly mt the package in his
lap. 1t was in bad order The string
WAS loosened and the enyelopins paper
torn. The address was blurred but he
could still make out family the in
scription II T. Lane" and the name
of the apartment house 1t was really
for him.
His fingers trombled with eagcrncss
ms he slipped off the outside wrapper
and disclosed dainty tissue paper and
ribbons, It must surely be from girl
he thought
Inside was creation Of violet silk.
He eyed 1t obviously. but then his face
cleared. He had seen similar curiOs in
shop windows. 1t must be a handker
chief ease.
But the name of the sender? He
took hold of the case gingerly and
shook ii. He carefully turned it inside
out. No card appeared 1t must have
slipped out on the way. He shifted
appreciatively. The case was strongly
scented with violets. 1t almost seemed
as If the fair donor herself was glorify-
Ing his room with her presence.
Yet the question Of who had sent it
still remained unsolyed. He knew whom
he wished had sent 1.-THE girl in the
fiat above. She was the girl who,
when she came in from the office of an
evening, sat down at the piano and
ratified off n jolly twostep-that was
when things had gone well-or crept
In quietly and sang soothing lullabies-
that was when the days work had left
her wornout and blue Lane sympa.
thized. for he had felt just that way
himself.
"B-r-r-r" rang the electric bell. Lane
frowned as he reached his hand back
for the button. Why need common
place realities in the shape of the jan
ltor break in upon his day dream?
Then he Strengthened up suddenly.
The figure standing in the doorway
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24
IaceIlInkinK.

The birth of laeemaking dates back
to the days of Greek maidens who
watched the spider make its web and
copied the pattern with fine threads of
flax. The art has developed to the
point of producing brussels point,
which is so delicate in texture that the
dryness of the air makes the threads
brittle. therefore the makers of the
finest kinds have to work in damp eel
lars, using magnifying glasses. On the
altar cloths and yestments of the
church will be seen the most beautiful
of the old rose point as il was made by
the nuns in their convent cells and ded-
icated to the use of the church. Every
one is familiar with the painting of
Queen Bess the Dress Lover which
shows her with high rufilcs embroid-
cred with seed pearls The portraits of
Queen Charlotte display this keenest of
lace lovers in hoops of balloon-like
founces of her priceless lace. Queen
Victoria preferred to lay away in laven-
der boxes the piles of inherited laces
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24

was not to be confused with the jan
flor. It was girl with rebellions
brown curls wandering down TO oh
struct "A pair of serious dark eyes. II
was the girl of the fiat above.
The girl stood uncertainty moment
in the gathering dusk. then stepped
forward with sudden decision. Il beg
your pardon for intruding on yoD."
she said apologetically. Il don't be
lieve you can even see who | am In
this semdarkness Won't you let me
light up? | am the girl from the fiat
above" As she spoke she turned TO
the switch. In a moment the room
flashed into a blaze of light.
Lane still stared at her as If at
vision, but the years of business train
ing came TO his aid. Wont you sit
down, Miss Fane?" he said courteous
ly. 81 can't rise-a little trihe of a
sprained ankle
Yes, know" the girl interrupted
sympathetically. The janitOr told me
| am so sorry" The man found her
pity very sweet
Il don't want to trouble you" she
went on. but l am looking for one of
my Christmas presents which is lost,
strayed or stolen. 1t must have come,
for my cousin writes that it was mailed
some days ago.
Instinctiyely Lane spread his hands
over the dainty tritle lying in his lap.
Yes. the pillow hid 1t from view.
ut is a handkerchief case made of
purple silk. As our names look some
thing alike, thought 1t might have
come to you by mistake" She looked
at him eXpectantly.
Now, Lane had been mentally plan.
Aing how he might keep that handker-
chief case. He was a thief in every
thing but the deed But he could not
answer those searching brown eyes
with lie. Yes, | have it. thought
it was mine" And he held it out weak
ly. Then sudden inspiration came tG
him. II wish you would let me keep
it," he said pleadingly. II will buy you
anything else in its place that you like
Miss Lanes color deepened. WHY
she asked wOnderingly.
Because" he said yehemently, Its
the only Christmas present l shall have.
| have been lying here in the dusk i'm
aginng who might have sent it to me.
and cant bear to give it up. | would
not care so much If | was up and
around You don't know how blue Il
fellow gets SHUT up here all alone. Lit
l., Z /, 70 lot
He looked SO helpless lying there on
the couch that the girls heart went out
to him. and she had fashion of fol-
lowing her heart more readily than her
head. You poor felowr' she said gen
tly. II know just how you feel. You
shall keep the handkerchief case. Cous-
in Laura will never know, and ! have
several others. And you must count it
as real Christmas present from me.
Only don't give me anything in its place
except to wish me merry Christmas
when come down to see you i'll the
morning. | will bring some of the good.
les from my home box. They will make
you forget all about the ankle"
She hurried away Lane did not know
that it WAS because she wished to hide
tears brought 10 her eyes by the dumb
look of gratitude on his face. And he
lay back and wished that the morrow
might come
Before another Christmas the Two
flats were empty Mr.. and Mrs Lane
were keeping house in a large tlat On
the ground floor Ills wife always de-
clares that hp stole her heart and the
handkerchief case mt one and the same
time on that memorable Christmas eve.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24
CAUTION.

This is not gentle word-but when
you think how liable you are not to pur-
chase the only remedy universally known
and a remedy that has had the largest
sale of any medicine in the world since
1868 for the cure and treatment of Con
sumption and Throat and Lung troubles
without losing its great popularity all
these years, you will be thankful we
called your attention to Boschee's Ger
man Syrup. There are so many ordinary
cough remedies made by druggists and
others that are cheap and good for light
colds perhaps, but for severe Coughs,
Bronchitis, Croup-and especially for
Consumption, where there is difficult ex
pectoration and coughing during the
nights and mornings, there is nothing
like German Syrup. The 25 cent size
has just been introduced this year. Re
gular size 10 cents. At G, r Fogg' s
Drug store.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24
XMAS WITH THE GERMANS
scenes Ia the shops and In the Re
tiremena of Homo.

Scenes Ia the shops and In the tie
tiremeni of Home.
As the handsome shops reveal the
Christmas of the rich Germans. also
we see the Christmas joys of the other.
the peasant class. The toy stores-the
dolls in all the national costumes Of
the world. and windows all bristling
with combating soldiers. Candy shops,
Candy is distinctively American. In
Germany and France it is bonbons; in
England sweets. The Germans do not
cot candy as a habit as we do. but on
Christmas time, according to their
idiom, iii goes loose" But it is the
"pfefferkuchen" that is the great dis
tinguishing dcicacy of Christmastide
Not Il house, family or person in Ger
many is without it. II is n sort of hard
spice cake, made in all sorts of shapes
The writer spent last Christmas in
the home of Baron Won Shierbrant.
The day before Christmas the drawing
rooms were closed, No one dare enter
except the baron and baroness. who
came i'm and out of those rooms very
quietly and mysteriously. On Christ
mas eve the first event of interest Is
the Christmas eve dinner, which is
characterized by the serving of tkarp-
fen in bier and the bringing forth from
their secret hiding places of the IA
nous Christmas cakes, maripan. pfef-
fernuesse and pfefferkuchen. Dinner
ends with the joining of hands and all
saying. "Gescgnete mahlzeit. Wash
ington Post
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24

A custom that has existed for several
centuries is still maintained in some
towns on the lower Rhine. Early in
the year, on auction day. the town erier
or clerk calls all the young people to
gether and to the highest bidder sells
the privilege of dancing with the cho-
sen girl, and her only, during the entire
year that follows. The fees flow into
the public poor box.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24
kodoI Dyspepsia Cure
DR.. EmnOnS'

Monthly Regulator has brought happiness to
hundreds of anxious women. There Ia positive
ly no other remedy known to medical science
that will 30 quickly and safely do the work.
Longest and most obstinate irregularities from
anteed at any stage. No pain, danger, or inter:
ference with work. Have relieved hundreds OF
cases where others have railed. The most diffi-
cult cases successfully treated by mall and ben
risk whatsoever We treat hundreds of ladies
whom we never see. Write for further particu:
lars and free confidential advice. Do not put on
too long. Allletters truthfully answered. Re-
member, this remedy ia absolutely safe under
every possible condition and positively leaves
no after Ill effect upon the health. Sent by mail,
eecurely sealed, s2.0O. Money letters should be
registered. DR. j. W. EMMoNS CO., ITO Ire
mont St., Boston, Mass.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24
An AnRchronism,

An American lady visited stratford-
on-Avon lately and "gushed' even
above the usual high water mark of
American fe7vor. She had not recover
ed from the attack when she reached
the railway station, for she remarked
to friend as they walked on to the
platform, And 10 think that 1t was
from this very platform the immortal
bard would depart whenever he jour
neyed to London
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24

Some of the largest domes in the
world are the Pantheon ut Rome, 14z
feet diameter. l43 high; baths of Cara
Gala, Rome, liz feet diameter 11G feet
high; st. Sophia, Gonstantinople, lie
feet diameter, POI feet high; st. Maria
dele Fure, Florence, 139 feet diameter
80 feet high; St Peters Rome, 1875
feet diameter, $50 feet high; st. Pauls
London 112 feet diameter, 215 feet
high.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24

Sometimes" said the poet, 81 al
most get to thinking | would rather
have been born rich than "A genius
"Oh, dear" his wife replied, Il don't
go to such eXtrayagant extremes. If
you'd only been born with n longing
to go out and get n job somewhere I'd
be satisfied. "-Chicago Record Herald.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24

Jackson Trays-My wife found a half
dozen poker chips in my pocket this
morning.
Severn Supp-Whew! What did she
say?
Jackson Trays-Lectured me on my
carelessness In not having cashed them
in.-Cathollc Standard and Times.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24
Sold in Skowhegan by
c. r. FOCC, only.
PROBATE NOTICE.
? EDITION for License to Convey Real
Estate and Distribute.
STATE OF MAINE.

~ Al + Nlf MAINE.
To the Honorable, the Judge Of Probate in
and for the County of Somerset
Respectfully represents Edwin II. Whit
comb Of Mercer in said county, that he and
Alvinsey Whitcomb, Ella Whitcomb, y. l..
Whitcomb, and Media c. Naismith are the
heirs living in different States Of Martha w.
Whitcomb late Of said Mercer in said County
Of Somerset, deceased. who left real estate in
said County Of Somerset described as follows
to wit
A certain piece or parcel Of land with the
buildings thereon situate in said Mercer ami
bounded northerly by land of Charles Corson
and land Of ;. Tracy, easterly by land Of Eli
Wells and land of /. 4. Caswel, southerly
10y land Of Hart Ellis, and westerly by land OF
Charles Corson and land Of l. Husselman,
being the homestead farm of Martha w.
Whitcomb late Of said Mercer, deceased,
That tie owners of said real estate cannot
dispose of their separate interests without
loss
WHEREFORE YOUR PETI 7 on Z *
prays Edward H. Whitcomb or some other
suitable person be authorized to sell said real
estate at private sale and distribute the pro-
eeeds, after paving expenses, among said
heirs according to their respective rights
therein.
Dated this eighth day Of December, y. D..
1905.
EDWIN Ii. WHITCOMB.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24
NERVOUS DEBILITY

Vital Weakness and Prostra-
ton from overwork and other
causes. Humphreys Homeo-
pathic Specific No. %, in use
over 40 years, the only success
full remedy. 81 per vial, or spec
ial package for serious cases, So.
Sold by Druggists sentprepaid on receipt of price
Humphreys Med. Co., William & John Sts, NY,
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24

what did you buy with that money
your uncle left your
81 bought experience" was the rue
full reply.
"Spend it all for thatf"
MY dear sir, | never was much on
bargain day affairs, and the ordinary
price of experience is all that you've
got. "-Chicago Post.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24

I'D like to know began the little
boy.
well, what would you like to
know z" asked his mother
I'D like to know why sweetbreads
haven't any bread in 'em and sweet
meats haven't any meat in 'em."-Bal-
timore American
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24
AFTER MANY YEARS SUFFERING
From Dyspepsia Indigestion General Run Down System Mr.
Mary E. Grondon permanently cured with Bloodine

Diseases Of the stomach organs digestion will prevent the proper
the patient loses flesh The blood also becomes the and
contpaed.
To cure Stomach Diseases find better medicine n BL0oDINE
il a
Ftence Headache Indigestion Dyspepsia Constipation General Debility Its
Of o he
Mrs Mary L Crondn of Naek Mass, says suffered with
Dyspepsia Indigestion a. food
had no ambition work until she advised HLo"Dl<E After using three
bottles and We
guarantee BLO0ptNE Large bottles 5o Tai 4 form 80 box
MOODNE LIVER PILLS and Bilious
&c a boz.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24
An Execution.

Ascum - He's particularly pleasant
when you get him In a reminiscent
mood, don't you think?
Borroughs-Not always. He was in
just such a mood the other day and re-
called a loan of S. he had made to me.
Exchange,
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24

Did you notice Mr.. Jones new
teeth? ?" asked Mrs Sharpeye. - never
saw anything so CHASTITY. They look
like gravestones."
"Yes," said Miss Sinnie Cal, 81 pre-
sumo he had them placed In memory OF
his lost ones New York Press
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24

Chris mus kin he made so much
pleasanter eff the stern parunt will on'y
let his min wander back tew the time
when he made dash fur the ole chin.
neypiecc himself" says Ole Nutmeg
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24

Madam" said the leader of the
brigands. well have to hold you until
your husband ransoms you"
"Alasi' replied the woman. Il wish
I'd treated him a little better,"-New
Yorker.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24
EDWIN II. WHITcOMB.

Somerset County. In Court Of Probate,
held at seowhegan on the second Tuesday Of
December A. D. 1908.
On the foregoing petition ORpFEEp, that
notice thereof be given, three weeks success
sively, in The Somerset Reporter, printed in
Skowhegan in said county, the trst pub.ioa-
ton being thirty DAYS rrior to Tie second
Tuesday Of January \. d. 1904, that all per
to be held al Skowhegan on the second Tues
day Of January a. D. 1904 and 81 " cause,
if any they have, why the prayer OF said pc
titon should not be granted
EDWARD F. DANFORTI, Judge,
a true copy.
swso Attest NATHAN FowLfR, Register.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24
Phi. il 8
winchester Pile Cure Qiquid taken internally
Does This by Killing the Pile
Formation-Money Back
If 1t Fails to Cure.

So many thousands OF people have been
cured OF all kinds OF piles Protruding, Bleed
ing, Internal and External and Chronic Con-
stipstiou by Winchester Pile Cure that we Will
refund the price paid II not cured Sufferers
from Piles who ha bten cured by Winehes
ter Pile cure are grateful enough and glad to
pay the price OF medicine for q cure. We
stand b hind our own remedy. We know that
it cures WINCHESTER PILE CURE co.
Winchester Pile Cure is
pleasant tasting liquid remedy which when
taken Internally scts directly on the lower
bowels, Kills the pile formations in the blood,
gradually softeus and dissulves away the
growt his and permanent cure is made. Sup
positories or surgical operations give only
temporary rei I. II tired OF these then try
Winchester Pile Cure. Perfectly safe to take.
personal trial is the best test. Buy bot
tie for 81 take as directed and perfect.
never-to-relurn cure will be made. The in
tense itching stops in day or two. II not
cured your money WI be promptly refunded
without argument. The decision Of a cure Is
left entirely with ypu. We trust you implic
lilly. Winchester Pile Cure will also improve
your digestion. build you up, give you pure
rich blood and restore you to the pleasures Of
home life and business. 6m46
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24

"Women feel where men think" said
the female with the square chin.
yes" sighed the man who had been
married three times; chats why men
become bald. Tyre.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24
BNvoI.
An Essential.

Would Be Writer What do you con
slider the most important qualification
for beginner in literature?
Old Hand-A small appetite.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24

"Ill be glad when I'm n grownup
man" said the thoughtful youngster
WHY"
Because then | can get my Christ
mas presents without having to be
good beforehand Washington Star
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24
The Better Way.

"Shure an | hate to be lavin' ye,
Dennis"
Zach, Nora, me darlint, can't bear
the siperation. II we must part let's go
tighter. kansas City Journal.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24
Mechanic Falls, Me-, May "A. 1908


The Woodbury. Chemical Co.. Boston. Mass.
Gentlemen:-I wish to state that have been a
sufferer of rheumatism for years and nothing
gave me any permanent relief until commence
ed aking your U-r-cene Tablets They seem to
strengthen my hearts action, and are apparent
" driving the poison out of my blood as my
Rheumatism is rapidly disappearing.
| consider U-r-cene very valuable remedy
for people suff ril with Rheumatism.
(Signed) c. r. PULSlFER.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24
For Piles.
Sample mailed free.
One application gives relief.

The continued use Of Hum
phreys' Witch Hazel Oil per-
manently cures Piles or Hem
orrhoids-External or Internal,
Blind or Bleeding, Itching or
Burning, Fissures and Fistulas.
Relief immediate-cure certain.
Three Sizes, 25c.. SOC. aud 81 90. Sold by
Druggists, or sent prepaid ON receipt of price.
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. William and
John sis., New York.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24
A Maine Capitalist

testifies to the value of U-r Gene in
Rheumatism
He has been afflicted with the disease
for over twenty-five years, and the fol-
lowing is a copy of the letter he has sent
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24

Fan-Reggie has been engaged to
any number of girls, but he always
gets out of it.
Follow?
Fan-Oh, he merely goes and asks
the fathers consent. and that settles
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24

EVery NIGhf.
Teacner-What comes after II"
Ruth?
Ruth-The fellow what's goin' to
marry my sister Jane, ma'am.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24
Ballads of YuIe.

Though some are dead and some are fed
TO lands of summer over sea,
The holly berry keeps his red.
The merry children keep their glee
They hoardwith artess secrecy
This gift for Maude and that for Molly,
And Santa Claus he turns the key
On Christmas eve. Heigh-ho. the holly
Amid the snow the birds are fled;
The snow lies deep on land and lea;
The skies are shining overhead;
The robins tame that was 80 free.
Far north at home the charley bree'
They brew they give the hour to folly.
How "Rab and Allen cam to pree,"
They sing; we sing, Heigh-ho. the holly
ENvoI.
Friends. let US pay the wonted fee.
The yearly 1.-THE OF mirth, be jollYi
It IL a duty SO To be,
Though half we sigh. Heigh-ho. the
hollyt
Andrew Lang.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24
FOR SALE.

One half or the whole of the best gro
Gerry and grain business in Somerset Coun-
ty; good reasons for selling For parti-
culars address, 3Iu
20 BOX 3s5 Skowhegan. Me,
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24
Liner Pills

That's what you need; some
thing to cure your bilious
ness. You need Ayers Pills.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24
c. r. FOCC, Druggist.
PROBATE NOTICES.

To All persons interested in either OF Il e
Estates hereinafter named.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-24

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Signature a LlzHRIzz1I
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-26
CAR MAY
NOT SEE ri
Nov Likely That Petition WIN Be
Pigeoned BY Prime Minister
OF Russia.
OTHER TROUBLE MAY ENsUE


Washington. June Is "A call Of Ain-
basador caasinI upon Secretary Hay
today developed officially the fact that
the government Of the United States
intended to forward the Jewish petition
to the czar II II - possible Officially
1t Is expected the petition viii De re-
ceiyed. but intinations from informed
sources are that the ezar win never see
the petition, a. the Russian prime min
lister viii NOT receive II for transmits
sion.
The Russian position is this: II will
not be possible for Russia 10 receive
amy representations regarding the Kis-
cihner Incident from foreign powers.
The Russian government takes the
same position as that long held by the
American government, namely that II
refrains from interfering ia any inter-
national affairs OF another power and
must insist on similar treatment for
itself.
II Russia declines to receive the Pc
tition. Ambassador Mccormick. who is
now in the United States may remain
indefinitely, and Ambassador cassini
who Is on hts way to Russia, may take
a long vacation.