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The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
The silver Penny.

According TO high authority the sill
yer penny Of King Alfred Is the EARL.
est authentic Saxon coin that can be
traced with certainty to the London
mint. Athelstan, about 92s. was the
first British king to enact regulations
for the government of the mint. but
the coinage WAS debased by the mint
ers Curing the several reigns following.
To such an extent was this fraud car
ried on that in the reign of Henry |.
dealers In the markets refused to ac-
cept current money and when the king
summoned the minters to appear at
Winchester only three men out of nine
ty-four escaped mutllation and Danish
ment. Henry l. is said to have instl-
tuted q mint at Winchester In 1925, but
the English do not seem to have been
proficient in the art of coming. for
Stow relates that in the reign of Ed
ward |. the mint was kept by Italians.
In Henry Ills time English money
greatly improved in appearance, and in
his reign took place the first gold coin.
age in that country. In the following
reigns money was again debased. aad
1t became so bad that Queen Elizabeth
called In all corrupted coins and new
ones were issued, for the first time
having the edges milled.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
YACHT RACING.
This Expensive sport Was Begun In
England In 1862.

Though vessels answering 10 the
character of yachts were In use by
royal persOnages from an early date
Queen Elizabeth. for instance Ind one
built at Cowes, Isle of Wight. In 1888
the word yacht was not used until
the year 1860, when the Dutch present.
ed "jacht" named the Mary to
Charles IL, says the London GHronl-
Gle. In Evelyn's Diary, under oct. /,
1861, occurs the entry, II sailed this
morning with his majesty In one of his
yachts. vessels not known among us
till the Dutch East India company pre-
sented that curious piece to the king,
being very excellent sailing vessels"
Yacht racing commenced In 1862
when Charles H., who had some yachts
built for him by Sir Phineas pett,
wagered $500 that a yacht of his would
beat Dutch one owned by bis brother
the Duke OF York, afterward James IL
But the growth of yacht sailing was
slow, and II Is not until 1920 that an
authentic record of a yacht club is
found, In which year the Cork Harbor
Water club, now known as the Royal
Cork Yacht club, was formed. In 1917
a similar club, the Yacht club, was
formed at Cowes by some fifty yachts
men. This club in 1920 attracted the
notice of the Duke of Clarence, after.
ward William ". when Its title was
altered to the Royal Yacht squadron
Cowes. Fourteen years later William
". presented the first royal cup to this
club. But in 1851 only 500 yachts were
in existence. Since the international
yacht race of that year the increase II
the number has been immense.
In America, the Chronicle says, 'thf
sport may be said to have commenced
In 1914, in which year the New York
Yacht club was formed, and the his
tory of that club is practically the his
tory of American yachting"
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
She Kept Her Word.

A funny story is told concerning
Catherine of Berain, a Welsh woman,
who was known as the mother of
Wales, because she founded so many
families "She was first married to
John Salisbury Of Lleweni and be-
came the mother of Sir John Salus-
bury, who was born with two thumbs
to each hand and was noted for his
prodigious strength At the funeral of
her husband. Sir Richard Clough
gave her his arm. Outside the church
yard stood Maurice Wynn of Gwydlr
awaiting u decent opportunity of pro-
posing to her. AS she issued from the
gate he did this. Very sorry,' replied
Catherine. but have just accepted
Sir Richard Clough. Should survive
him, will marry you She was as
good as her word and married yet q
fourth before she died In 1891"
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01

young man found time to glance al
her now and then, but he did not neg
lect his work. Indeed, after watching
his vigorous operations for few min
utes Mollie felt 1t necessary to curl
his zeal.
you will wear the curtains out II
you rub so hard" she said. See
This is the way" And she took hil
Place at tire tub. Her pupil looked or
sdmiringly.
AYE, there's the rub" he said softly
for the moment forgetting his part.
Mollie turned and looked at him in
surprise. "Do you like 'HamletP" she
asked.
He was on his guard again. ~ nev.
er met the gentleman, ma'am," he said
"bein' only poor washerman."
"Oh," Mollie exclaimed, lis washing
your usual occupationY
TITS a good one, ma'am, as you
know, or you wouldn't be at 1t your
self, beggin' your pardon" He bent
low over the tub as he made this
speech.
"Yes," she said grayely, "it is a good
cupation-making things clean and
sweet. cleanliness is next to godi-
ness Nov the curtains are in the rinse
water AMI we'll have lunch, and then
get them on the line as soon as possl-
BILE"
So they ate bread and jelly together
on the back steps to the dismay of
Mrs. Klapper, who saw them from an
open window.
When Dick came home from the Of
fee little later she met him at the
door. We'll" he said to her. 81 sup
pose you've had two callers this morn
ing-the man after work and my old
friend Carol. was surprised when
he walked in"
Mrs. Klapper looked mystified.
"Only one man came" she said,
Hes here now, helping Miss Molie
wash curtains. They were sitting on
the steps awhile ago, eating a cold
lunch together You'd be frightened
If you knew how she's trusted that
strange young man. told her 1t was
uTedulul RISKY, DuI sue Sdlu she u trust
him exactly as she would any friend
of yours, and she liked him much bet
ter-all but his language, which was
not always grammatical. l believe he
heard her, too, for he's been freer than
ever since"
Dick stalked through the house and on
to the back porch A cuttless eolarless
young man was hanging curtains on
the line. Dick could not see his face,
but there was something familiar about
those broad shoulders.
Brent Carroll" he said with a chuc-
kle, and was down the steps with a
bound.
Mollie's assistant turned, finger on
lips. Hush" he whispered, "she takes
me for a washerman, and | like the
job" 1t was too late. Mollie's quick
ears had caught the word of warning
and an explanation was unavoidable,
I'm sure that she forgave him, for
he is still In her service. Cupid does
not always Stag his victims with ar
rows-sometimes he uses soapsuGs.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
For "A Change.

There was good talk at a tea party
given once at the observatory of Cam.
bridge, England. Sydney Smith was
there, and although he took the won
derful work of the place seriously be
had a light manner of expressing him
self. The party had been led up to
look at Jupiter. and this was his COM
ment:
Jupiter? If you hadn't told me l
should have taken 1t for a bad shil-
ling"
"Where is Sir John Herschel?" asked
one of the guests.
HE is at Cape of Good Hope" said
the astronomer, Airy HE was or
dered there to observe the stars of the
southern hemisphere"
"Ah" said Sydney Smith. 81 sup
pose you astronomers, when you are
i'll, are advised to change your stars
Just as we ordinary mortals are told to
change our air"
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
DO NOT DOSE THE STOMACH.
Cure Catarrh by Natures Own
Method-Every Breath of HyomeI
Brings Relief.

Cure CatarFn by Natufe'S own
Method-EveFy Breath of HyomeI
Brings Relief.
Nearly every one who has catarrh
knows how foolish t is To try and cure
it by drugging the stomach. Temporary
relief may be given, but a cure seldom
comes
Until recently your physician would
have said the only way to cure catarrh
woulo be to have change of climate
but now with Hyomei you can carry a
health giving climate in your vest pocket
and by breathing it few times day
soon cure yourself.
The complets outfit of Hyomei costs
but 81 90 and con lists of an inhaler that
can be carried in the vest pocket a med
cine dropper and a bottle of Hyomei
The inhaler lasts a lifetime, and If one
bottle oes not cure, an extra bottle If
Hyomei can be obtained for so cents. 1t
is the msst economical of all remedies
advertised for the cure of catarrh, and is
the only one that follows nature in her
method of treating diseases of the res.
piratory organs
Frank w Buckpam has sold hundreds
of Hyomei outfits and the more he sells,
the more convinced he is that he is per-
fectly save in guaranteeing to refund the
money IL Hyomei does not cure.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01

A pair of frightened horses were
dashing madly down the street. The
coachman was saving at the reins
and the carriage was swaying from
side TO side in a dangerous fashion.
The occupants of the vehicle. an elder
ly woman. noted for her extreme par
simoniousness. and her pretty niece,
gave no outward signs of fear. but
just as the horses came to a stand
still the younger woman unexpectedly
tainted.
~ wasn't frightened a bit" she eX-
planned after. until, just as we round
ed that last corner with three whee )
in the air. Aunt Caroline exclaime
I'D give dollar to be out of this"
knew the case must be serious if Aunt
Caroline was beginning to risk dollars
in that fashion
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased porti~" of the ear. There is
only one way to care Deafness, and thai
is by constitutional remedies. Deafness
is caused by an infsmed condition OF the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube
When the tnbe gets infamed you have a
rumbling sound of imperfect hearing and
when it is entirely closed Deafness is the
result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be destroy.
ed forever; nine cases out of ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing but
an infamed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by catarrhl
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01

Lord D., proverbial hater of Amer
ica and Americans, was dining in
Paris with the British minister. Next
to him Mt the table was a noted New
port belle, Miss y.
The conversation had drifted to a dis
cussion of things American, and Lord
d. made some disagreeable remarks
about some Americans he bad met and
some Yankee customs he abhorred
"Why, dye know" he continued
With an objectionable want of tact
hat al some Of the places l dined In
America | saw people eat with their
knives and spill their soup on the ta-
blecoth."
Miss X was thoroughly provoked by
this time but she replied with ap-
parent unconcern:
"What poor letters of introduction
you must have had, my lord"
There was no more unpleasant talk
about Americans that evening.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01

The annual rainfall ON the Khasia
hills. to the northeast of Calcutta,
amounts to some GOO inches, 800 inches
of which fall in seven months during
the southwest monsoon. 1t is undoubt-
edly the wettest spot on the globe. As
many as 100 inches have been register
ed In five consecutive days, or an aver
age of thirty inches day, This as
tonishing amount is due TO the abrupt
ness of the mountains which face the
bay Of Bengal. from which they are
separated by 200 miles of low swamps
and marshes.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01

| Agsu, in and for the county OF So, erset
on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF SEPTEMBER,
In the year of our Lord one thoussn
nine hundred and three. The following mat
ters having been presented for the sctloI
! Their upon hereinafter indicated. ii is heret .,
| Ordere That notice thereof be given to
pr sons interested, by cau-iug copy Of thu
order to be publish three weeks successive
| ly in THE SOMERSET REPORTER, a newspaper
published at Skowhegan' In SAID county, tina
they may. aPpesr A. Probate Court to
held at said Skowhe2" on the
SECOND TUESDAY or OCTOBER,
A D. 1903, at nine OF the clock in the forenos
~ be heard thereon u they see cause.
David NJ. Butler, late OF New Portland, de.
ceased. Widows petition for allowance pre-
sented.
Martin II. stevens, late Of smithdeld de
ceased, First and tual account OF calvin r
Pierce, administrator presented
George A. Wing, late of Fairfield, deceased
will and petition for probate thereof present
ed by Lewellyn Goodwin, the executor named
therein.
Mary H. Lanpher. late Of Pittsfeld, deeeas-
ed First account OF warren LRnpheri exc
cutor, presented
Mary Lawrence, late OF Skowt egsn, de-
ceased. First and final account OF Albert
Whorti. administrator, presented.
sarah ID. MorreIl, late OF Pittsfield, deceas-
ed Final accou ut Of John W Manson, exc.
cutor, presented.
william H Stevens, late OF New Portland
deceased. First account OF Maria 5. Stevens,
administrators with the will annexed, pre-
sented.
Mary f. Davis, late OF Canaan, deceased.
First and final account of Efie Davis, admin
istratrix, presented.
Marcia S. Bigelow. late of SkowhegAn, de
ceased. Will and petit n for probate thereof
presented by Harry B. Tibbals, the executor
named therein.
Asenath Dennis, late of Athens, deceased,
viii and petition for probate thereof present.
ed by Merton L. Dennis, the executor named
therein.
Danville s. Moore, late of Moscow, deceas
ed. Petition for license to sell and convey
real estate presented bv Rose +. Adams, guar
dian OF Leon stanley Moore, minor heir
Ellen j. Berry. late of Ripley, deceased.
widower's petition for allowance presented.
samuel f Couant late Of Skow hogan. de
ceased Petition for license to sell and con-
vey real estate presented by samuel NGould,
executor.
Nancy Hanson of Palmyra, Of unsound
mind Petition for license To sell and convey
real estate and invest proceeds, presen ed by
Lowell B. Hanson OF said Palmyra, guardian.
EDWARD F. nANFORTH,
Judge of said Court.
A true COPY SWISS
Attest:-NArHAN Fowler. Register.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
spottinp Light Fingered Gentry.

A policeman on the lookout for pick
pockets in crowd does not watch
hands, but faces. If person In the
crowd is paying no attention to the
common center of attraction. but is en-
gagged in viewing his neighbors cloth
ing, that person, he knows, is apt to be
a pickpocket The suspicion may be
strengthened by the nervous or eau
tious way in which the thief occasion
ally turns his head, presumably to as
certain If he is watched. Pickpockets
never wear gloves and seldom work In
the street in cold weather, for the cold
numbs their fngers.-New York Press.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01

Here is an estimate of the average
age attained by men In various Euro
pean countries: Norway and Sweden
head the list with fifty years. Then
come England with forty-flve and one
half years; France, forty-four and one
half: Prussia. thlrty-nine; Wurttem
berg. thirty eight; Bavaria and other
parts Of Germany, thirty-six. In Aus
tr1a and Spain the inhabitants have
the shortest lives. the average age be-
ing only thirty-three.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
kodol Dyspepsia Cure
DR.. EnmOnS'

Monthly Regulator has brought happiness to
~ no 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
cases where others have failed. The most difn-
cult cases successfully treated by mall ,and BEN
eAcial 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 advice. Do not put on
member, this remedy is absolutely safe under
every possible condition and positively leaves
no after i'll effect upon the health. Sentby mail,
securely sealed, $500: Money letters should be
mont st., Boston, Mass.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01

"Is your sister going to marry the
countT
"What business Is ii of yoursw
"Well the count owes me money,
and want to know Cleveland Plain
Dealer
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01

Cobwigger-Seyeral millionalres have
written their opinions as to how to
make a fortune.
Merritt read the article. The fun
ny thing is that not one of them ad
vised following the plan by which he
got rich himself Judge.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
All VIII II. Discovered.

Barnes former am in quandary
have been offered an engagement by
!wo managers. and I don't know how
to aN.
Sue Bptte-Well. don't worry. They'll
soon find Ii out
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01

"Your daughter" said Mrs. Oldcas-
tie, "has such yerve. She fairly bub-
bles over with high spirits"
II know T. She gets it from Josiah's
side of the house. though. My folks
are all strong temperance people,
Chicago Record Herald.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01

81 want to get copies of your paper
for n week back" said the old gentle,
man.
Don't you think you'd better use a
porous plaster?" suggested the new
clerk In the publication office.-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01

He-Then you regret our engage
ment do you?
She-Oh. no; but am glad it is no
worSe.-Smnrt Set.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01

BE fit for moro than the thing you
are now doing
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01
PROBATE NOTICES.
To All persons interested in either OF II
Estates hereinafter named.
SECOND TUESDAY or SEPTEMBER

ATA PROBATE COURT held At sko. he
RAgsu, in and for the county OF Sof erset
IN .
The Somerset reporter., 1903-10-01

II BOOK MAILED FREE.
A. A.A.lFEVERS, Congestions, Inflamma.
CURES tiOns, Lung Fever. Milk Fever.
b. B. sPRAINs. Lameness, Injuries.
CURES Rheumatism.
c. c. C.}s0RE THROAT. Quinsy. EpizOotic.
CURES Dstempep.
d9Rps D. p; WORMS. Bots. Grubs.
E.E. lCOUGHs, CoIds. Influenza, Infsamod
CURES Lungs. Pfeuro-Pneumonia.
r. F.lCOLIC, Bellyache, Wind Blown,
CURES Dia rrhea, Dysentery.
G.G. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
EREs Il. IL; KIDNEY & BLADDER DIsORDERs.
IL lsKIN DISEASES, Mango, Eruptions,
CURES Ulcers, Grease. Farcy.
j. X. lBAD CONDITION. Staring Coat,
CURES digestion, Stomach Staggers.
&C. each; Stable Case Ten SPECIFICS, Book, &C., q.
At druggists, or sent prepaid receipt of price.
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. William & John
Streets, New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-22
THE PASkOT TRADE.
From Four to Five Thousand Birds Reach New York Annually
 The Best Takers.

Most of the 4,Oo0or 5000 parrots that are brought to this city every year, says the New York Commercial, arc of the sorts known as the double yellow-head" and the "red-head" The farmer are the best takers and as young birds sell for $15 or $20, while the red-heads fetch the same price as the Cuban parrots.
 The finest takers to a dealer who talked to Commercial reporter the other day-are, the gray African parrots, but, although they are in good demand, it is said that only 100 are sold to-day for every 500 that were disposed of in this country years ago. The demand fell off at one time because people had become afraid to buy them, they were so likely to die on the purchasers hands When the de- mand increased again the supply had become inadequate. AS matter of fact, 1t is said, the popular idea that these parrots are delicate is mistake, as they are even hardier than the Mex dcan birds, but they are usually not we'll cared for by sailors on the voy- age from Africa, on which they are liable to contract blood poisoning from improper food. Only about 1000 of them are imported here in year, and the average price for a young bird is s15. Tn regard to their nn- guistic abilities the importer spoke of an African bird that is his own per- sonal pet, which, he said, talked flu ently English, French, high German and low German, besides a little Rus sian. For a fine taIker prices run IF as high as s1 1000, price which is paid perhaps once year" The payment of $500 for a highly-tSained and ac- complished talker is said not to be uncommon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-22
USE AMERICAN IDEAS.
Trench Crooks Copy the Tricks ( SyvtndIers in This
 Country.

French swindlers, about whose meth. ods g good deal has been written of late, are for the most part copiers of American crooks. says the New York Sun. The trick of following a woman into store, and just as she goes to make purchasing assuming the role of an indignant husband, taking her money away from her and getting away before she has a chance to re- cover from her surprise, was worked for some time in the west. It wasn't successful long here, because American women are harder-headed than theif Trench sisters and, unlike the latter, do not assist the crooks by promptly going into mysteries or fainting- when robbed
 A simple little swindle that was suc- cessful in this city for years was worked by a man and boy. The boy would walk up the street swinging a pitcher around his head. The man standing on an opposite corner would call attention to the boys recklessness and offer to bet $5 or some larger amount that the boy would break the pitcher before he reached the corner. The crook rarely failed to hook vic tim. Of course, just as the boy reached the corner he would break the pitcher and the crook would win the tbat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-22
LIGHT AND HEAVY BRAINS.
Professional Men Said to Have Fsx More Gray Matter Than
 LabOrers.

Tn recent memoir on the human brain, Dr. Matiagta, of Prague, one of the most eminent specialists of Europe. records the fact that the heaviest brain he has found is that of a young man of 9 years and 1.8o meters in height, which weighs 1920 grams. The fe- male brain does not seem to rise over 1,5oO grams, and the lightest he knows about (exciuding the very aged was 1,020 grams, that of woman of 25 years, 1.50 meters in height There is one of 1 ,o00 grams belonging to wom- an of 89 years. The average male brain weighs 1,400 grams, and the female 1,2o0 grams, between 20 and 59 years. Of remarkable brains that of Konstantinoff, Bulgarian novelist, weighed 1,595 grams, and that of Smetana, a composer, only ,250 grams. The average weight of the brain of different occupations he gives as from 1.410 to LAO for work men, 1,46S for business men, professional musicians and photographers, and 1,50o tor medical men and persons whose call ing snpposes a university education.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-22
). LittIejOhn & Co.,,
 Cor BANK and GRAND StS
August Clearance Specials For
 Tonight.

At 29c-Men's President Suspenders, from Soc. At 10c- Mems 15c Hose, black, browns and tanS. At 7c-Ladies' 1Oc and 121ac jersey ribbed Vests. At 17c--Iadies' and Misses 25c and 29c Lisle thread lace Hose. At 17c-Ladies' 25c fabric Gloves, black, white and colors. At 19c Ladies pearl and fancy Shirt
 Waist Sets, worth 25c to 5Oc. At 29c-An assorted lot of Corsefs that
 were soc to $1, not all sizes. At 17c-Ladies' and MisseG' 25c Un- dearwear. At 10c-Five yard lengths of Hamburg Edging for 1Oc length. At 71sc-All our Lawns, Ba tistes and other light weight dress fabrics that ranged up to 25c yard. At 1Oc- Balance of Infants Lawn Caps that were 25c to 5Oc.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-22
Sex i'm Industry.

The special report of the Massachu- igetts bureau of statistics of labor on stsex in industry" shows that women no longer need to depend on men for a living. According to the figures, woman's emancipation is about com plete. More than 8S per cent. of the women workers of Massachusetts are unmarried. They prefer freedom, work and income of their own and care nothing for romance. Divorces, too, have increased. being about one to every IS marriages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-08-22
Tomato Ertrtern.

Scala and peel as many tomatoes as will be needed and chop them fine;. season with salt and pepper and stir in enough four to make thin bat- ter; with the four mix about a half teaspoonful of soda; fry in butter or lard over quick fire and serve hot Peoples Home Journal.