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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-21

Word comes from waukesha. Wis. OF
plague Of toads. The creatures were so thick
on a road there as 10 bring an automobile 10
a sudden halt as though IL had struck stone
wall. The chauffeur thrown out OF the car
with great, force, and would probably have been
killed had It not been for the tOads. which, COW
ering the ground thickly. formed a cushion upon
which he alighted in safety. That was doing
pretty we'll even for Waukesha. But here comes
the rival city of Kauwesha with we'll authen-
tIcated tale Of a cloud of mosquitoes so dense
and so swift in movement as to sweep man
from the roof of twenty-five story bulclns-
He would certainly have been dashed to pieces
by the fall had II not been for the mosquitoes
which were so densey crowded in the air as
to buoy him up and let him gradually and soft
IL sink to the ground without harm. We are
now sitting up o. nights TO hear what wonders
Shauweka has to tell Meantime, the neigh
borhood of Reading. Penn, can always be de-
pended upon to provide man with live snake
In his stomach
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-19

q syrup spout down at one end OF the foun-
tain and drew a little syrup into u. Then
he shifted the glass along the fountain;
Ch h hs b.S a. d1s srssp n,o % saSb
OF four kinds Of syrupe; Then he s9uirted
into the glass a dash Of something from q
hottie. put shaker on the glass and shook
the compound vigorously; put the glase
under q soda spout and filled It up with
nzz. and finally stuck a straw down In II
and set 1t before me on the counter; saying
gravely:
ITO be taken with q straw
Il suspected that the reason for this vas
that the earlier purchasers Of the drink
could not absorb much Of II at once. but
must take 1t gradually; for this the effect
could be observed In time to make II pos
siblc to take the bulk Of Il away from the
drinker and 80 save him from serious con-
sequences. II such a step should prove
necessary. But drank II. or most OF II. and
felt no evil effects from H..
What do you thinkT said the coda
dispenser more cheerfully;-
had-once.
.Once knew a soda man who made a
drink he called Mystery He had soda
fountain that had set In the front OF IL
circular attachment OF the shape and di:
mensions OF small .Rrindstone, but, o.
courre. handsomely ilver-plated like all
the rest Of the fountain fittings. Around
the vertical face were marked the names
OF the syrups the fountain contained on
draught Spinning the silver grindstone
around TO bring the lemon mark. for in
stance, over the syrup spout. you made
connection with the lemon syrup tank and
could draw lemon thro ugh the spout, and
40 on. But II you lifted the attachment
up a little you could draw through the
fizz spout into q glass dash Of every one
OF the syrups at once. The drink made
with this compound for foundation the
soda man called Mystery took 'Mys-
terry once.
Il said nothing Of that experience to this
later dispenser but rose and pushed back
my glass on the counter.
You'll mention it to your friendsf'
said the soda man.
II live I said At which he put the
tomahawk back under the counter and
passed out into the cold world, and, being
still alive, am now mentioning it,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-19

goirg out In the sun, wear thin veil. Hot
footH tbs or Turkish be this are helpful.
Try the foottE this. every third night for
two weeks. Have the w ter rs hot 8 G. n
be borne. This draws the blood from the
he d.
II the fsce is unnaturally pale, after
b thing 1t with rose whter aud giving it a
brisk but gentle rubbing with a Turkish
towel apply a lotion MI de OF four ounces
OF rose WI ter, three ounces OF glycerine
End two dI ms OF liquid ammonia. Rub
II we'll into the skin and then wipe 1t Oh
with short towel.
A daily ". TX Of two or three miles will
improve a lie or s. low complexion and
perhe ps In time give rosy cheeks.
Wsk quickly Breathe deeply. Take
o long bres tn. close your mouth and rets in
the bres tn 8 longfs possible. then exh5 lie
slowly. Your cheeks will flush with the
exertion Of 're lily end truly bref thing,
your he'd will be held more erect, end
your chest will expand. The skin will be-
come clearer n nd roses grow In the cheeks.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-19
TRYING A NEW SODA DRINK.
Experience OF . ventures0me Man at
the Opening OF the Season.

About now said Mr.. Nozzleby. SIS the
time when the dispensers Of soda water
are thinking up new drinks for summer
and trying them on an unsuspecting public
to see whether they are likely to take or
not. / saw one OF these new drinks an
nounced yesterday on a paper pasted on
a soda water signboard In front Of q drug
store, and asked for one.
Are you in good healthr the man be-
hind the soda counter asked.
Why. surer
Made your will'' said the soda man.
Yep
The soda man reached down under the
counter and brought out q hatchet-not
to tomahawk me with. but to chop OF
chunk OF ice. He explained to me casually
that they hadn't got out all their ice tools
yet.
He broke up the chunk Of ice he had
chopped OF and put the fragments in
soda glass; then he put the glass under
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-19
PRETTY CIRCUS WOMEN.


Iney MuSt Have Coed Looks Nowadays
- We'll ~ Coed Muscles.
There 10 . new kind Of circus girl. Just
a. there 70 . new chorus girl. The latest
thing In chorus girls u slight and piquant.
and In marked physical contrast to the
opulent. stalwart beauty who was for
merly considered the only type adapted
to stage display.
The new kind Of circus girl s striking
principally on account Of her increased
oomeliness. The hard-faoed, dyed-haired
rider with her set smile and CHASTITY little
coquetries is . thing OF the past.
The women are nowadays fIesher. pref
tier and nearly always better dressed than
they ever were In the past. Comeliness
seems to be regarded now a. important
a. their athletic skill.
One very mediocre acrobat was Q woman
called The Beautiful Geraldine who
was successful ten years ago from one end
OF Europe 70 the other, not because she
was skilful In her work. but on account
Of her supposedly great beauty. Yet
to-day shs would not Sem 60 much above
the average Of looks At the Madison Square
Garden.
Their dressing b also more tasteful In its
oolore and the women who this year ride
In habits are IN every way smarter look
ing than they were In the past. But IL Is
her looks that di6ercntiate the present.
day circus girl from her predecessor. She
n npidly becoming Q thing OF beauty a.
vel ~ OF muscle and daring.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-19

Touch the moles twice daily with small
brush dipped in this preparation. Shake
the bottle well before using.
Another recipe calls for:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-19

IN Europe, ONe u little spanish Doy,
years Of age. now living with Arthur Nikisch
at Leipsic. He Is pianist and has a WON
derful gift for trarsposing. He can play
from memory preludes and fugues by
Bach, sonatas by Beethoven and Mozart
in any. key named by his hearers He Is
said to have also . real talent for oompo-
sition.
His name Is Pepi,o Arriols. and there is
kaHds Of Mr.. Sikisch he may not imme-
diately be despatched TO America on a
concert tour. The other prodigy IL a Gre
ole named Jean Renaud. At years OF
age he showed aston ishing talen>, and row
at 10 he u said TO be an amaxing 'cellist.
He has been studying for some years with
that sterling artist. Hugo Becker.
The Budapest Philharmonic Society
will celebrate next month the fftieth ami
versary Of It's foundation. The festivities
will last from May 3 to May S and will en-
brace concerts, meetings, a banquet. ex-
cursions, &c. II sounds like one OF those
Coney Island celebrations Of the music
teachers.
Paris Is sitting upo nights now waiting
for Emma Calve to return, for when she
does she is going to study the title role In
Puccini's .Toeca' OF course Mme. Calve
viii b, nightly interesting In the role,
II is act. But II Ia to be hoped that she
will app ar IN the part here b fore she las
b. come tired Of II, as abe did Of Carmen
and began to travesty her own conception
Of the role. How many people realized
that sometimes the adorable Emma was,
In the language Of the theatre. 'guying'
her parti
DR.. Edward Mcdowell. dean Of the guild
Of resident American compof ers, Is not
lost. He Is engaged TO play the piano at
the concert Of the London Philharmonic
Society on May IL. He will play his own
piano concerto In u minor, which was made
known TO English music lovers AZ Crystal
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-19

Those other beauty blemishes. warts, are
often successfully treated by applying
two drops OF Fowler's solution three times
daily. After a time they disappear and
the skin appears normal in week or ten
days. Warts may also be cured by touch
ing them carefully once day with a camel's
hair brush dipped In this solutions
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-19
TIRED MOTHERS STORY
Of Baby's Dreadful Suffering
from Eczema Happily Cured
by Cuticura Remedies

think
much Of New Even
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-19
CURE FOR BEAUTY BLEMISHES.
MOLES ARE AMONG THEM, IF
THEY DO INDICATE LUCK.
Some Methods Of Removtng Them and
warts. Stiles and stains Of the Skin ~
Well-And Red Faces and Pale Faces.
Too, Can he Changed by Health Rules.

Too. Can BE Changed ny Heaith huies.
Moles may be considered to bring good
luck, but they are not always regarded as
marks Of beauty. For all that they are
best left alone unless they show an inclina-
ton to grow. in which case they require
surgical aid.
In the earliest stage Of growth. the appli-
cation OF a point Of lunar caustic to the
centre Of mole will often cause 1t to disap-
pear, or painting the surface with solution
Of lunar caustic, or OF iodine. Is often ehec-
tive.
Lunar caustic must be used carefully
and iodine discolors the skin temporarily.
For this reason il is best to apply il at night.
Use a tiny camel's hair brush. when apply
ing iodine, and wash the brush clean and
dry IL ready for use again. IL the iodine
Is left In the brush II not only ruins 1t after
a short time, but the effectiveness OF the
treatment is Iessened by repeated use OF a
brush filed with the dried iodine.
Moles are also often successfully treated
by being repeatedly injected with weak
aqueous solutions OF iodine. ammonia or
nitric acid This Is dangerous expert
ment, however. unless taken under doc
tors orders.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-19

haG psvsr v, s mee nni,C NJ r. Seiore
The skin rose IN little Jumps, and mater came
out. My baby's skin Was hot, and how be did
suffer! Tic wouldn't eat. and night after plight
walked the door With him weak as was. Often
! had to stop because I felt faint and my back
throbbed wiih ps.=. But the worst pain OF all
was to see my poor little boy burning and Itch
ing with those nasty sores, which the neighbors
said was Eczema. lady across the street gave
me some Gu icura Ointment. think the boz was
about half full, and II piece of Cuticura Soap. ]
followed the directions, bathing Chnrie with the
Soap aud putting that pice Ointment on the
sores. I wouldn't have believed that nv baby
would have been cured by III tie thing like that
Not al OF sudden, MUD you. Little by little.
but 30 surely, Charlie and I both got more
peace by dsy, aud more sleep by night. The
sores sort of dried up and xent away. shah
never forget one blessed night when went to
o woke up the sun was streaming In. For the
lLept throngh the night without 4 break. Yes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-19

A sly, which is another blemish on
beauty 8 face. Ia best treated with an APP
plication of hot cloths. Wiring them out
Of water as hot as can be borne. Also
battle the eyes frequently with warm water
containing spirits Of camphor. the proper
tion being five drops TO half a cup OF water
To remove yellow stains from the face
like an ounce Of dried rose leaves, add
half a pint OF white wine vineg gar and let
u stand for ten days: then draw on the
vinegar and add to il half a pint OF rose
water. Keep this liquid bottled. and when
using pour a tablespoonful or so on bit
Of cloth and sponge the face. Let 1t dry
on the skin.
Vine gar, as IL well known. prevents
deterioration. Battle a bruise with vine
gar as soon as the accident happens. IL
II can be kept In place, lay cloth soaked
In vine gar over the injury. moistening
Il as u dries. and there will he little. II any,
discoloration.
To remove stain from the neck caused
by WEARING a black ribbon. battle the neck
lin water containing powdered borax. about
a tablespoonful to two quarts OF water
Rinse with clear water ard dry; then wipe
the neck with cloth dipped in lotion made
Of one ounce Of aoetic acid. two ounces
Of glycerine ard three ounces OF rose water.
II several applications do not help, bathe
the neck with three parts OF lemon juice
and one part water.
IL the 4 ce Is too red for be- uty. be cal re-
ful Of the diet I, Ike 10 hot drinks. but
cooling ores, lemon de or to- cooled by
Ice, hut not @ice culd,- which would be quite
20 HI rmful rsa hot drink. Don't w sh the
q &c with very cold WI ter. nor when L u
flushed. LukewIrm water Ia better. Whn
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-05
The Log Building.

We publish this week an article de-
scriptive of the proposed Maine Building
at the st. Louis Fair. IL is provided by
Secretary Edward C. Sweet of the Maine
Commissioners, who has made udicious
and systematic effort to secure the
spontaneous praise of newspaper men
and others of the "Log House" project
for the Maine building at the great ex-
position to come off, next year.
Our objection on the start to the "Log
House" fad was that 1t represents nothing
distinetively belonging to Maine. 1t
might have been representative of Maine
habitatons in large numbers a century
or two centuries ago, but the only con-
siderable number of log structures of
the present day are lumbermens and
sportsmen's camps. We took occasion
to briefly state this theory some weeks
ago. Some other Maine editors did not
approve the scheme, whereat certain
Maine editors who seem to think they
are IT." read those fussy editors who
were inclined to object, severe repri-
mand. We take this method to acknow-
ledge this fraternal courtesy
There is one redeeming feature about
this Log Building craze. There is some
thing of method in the madness. On
September oath the REPORTER said "If
the Commissioners desire log buildings,
that will be representative of the present,
they should erect group of sportsmen's
camps" To certain extent the sports
mems cabin theory has been adopted,
and to just this extent the Maine build
ing at st. Louis may have representa-
tive significance.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-05
Public Land Frauds.

A statement of the conduct Of the
investigation into public land frauds in
the Pacific coast states, which has been
prepared at the interior department and
given out with Secretary Hithcock's APP
proval, says in part:
at has been the determination of the
secretary from the beginning that the
matter should be probed to the bottom
regardless of the apparent influential
character of the men involved and the
inquiry has been conducted throughout
on these lines. The whole matter will
at an early date be in shape for definite
and appropriate action against the Of
tenders.
While several hundred thousand acres
of public land are Involved in the illegai
transaction brought to light, the num-
Der of acres to which patents have been
obt9ined by the perpetrators OF the
frauds is comparatively small.
The statements widely circulated To
the fleet that five United State senators
aud large number of representative .
were implicated aud that the land il
yolyed will reach in value SIS, 900, 000
are without foundation in fact. II ca
be positively stated that they did not
originate in the interior department.
The details and results of the iuyestiga.
ton are known only to few and ser
sational stories based on statements
which have heretofore appeared in TIM
press must be received with due allow
anee.
At the proper time full statement
will be made covering the results of the
entire investigation and the whole mat
ter will be given to the public.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-05

President White of Colby has met a
committee of the students for the pur-
pose of forming the Colby Senate, which
will consist of the president, two men,
bers of the faculty, four members from
the senior class, three from the junior,
two from the sophomore and one from
the freshmen classes. This will be
practically restoration OF the confer
ence committee, the adjustment of
which body rece tly is said to have been
one of the chief factors in bringing about
the revolt at the college last spring.
The organization is similar to Bowdon's
college jury and has useful sphere in
college life In adjusting difficulties be-
tween classes and between students and
faculty in cases in which but for some
such body in the individual might re-
ceive but scant consideration through
mistaken understanding on the part of
the powers that be.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-05
\ Somerset Case.

The following rescript has been r.
ceiyed from the law court By Clerk Of
Courts Seekins IN the case David. D. Stew
art vs.. Edwin Z. smith, Exr. written By
Judge Whtehouse
This was an action Of assumpsit Ia
two prommisory notes signed By Nancy
A. Smith and Laura A. Davis. and On
account annexed running against the
parties. The suit Is against the defene-
ant as executor Of the last will aud
testament Of Nancy a. smith, deceased"
II was entered al the September term Of
the court for Somerset County in 1901,
and the defendant entered general hp-
pearance 8 that term. but filed &c plead
ings. The action was coutiuued from
term to term Until the September term,
1902. when by agreement Of parties il
vas submitted 10 The presiding Judge for
hearing and decision with The righf Of
exception. At The hearing tef0re the
presiding Judge al the September term.
1902, the defendant presented plea Of
general issue ard a brief statement that
h Is uot and never has been executor Of
the last will ard testament Of said
Nancy 4. smith The presiding Justice
ruled a matter Of law that under the
pleadirgs i Was unnecessary for he
plaintiff 70 prove the appointment ard
qualification Of the defendant az ex-
ecutor aud rendered Judgment for The
plaintiff IL The sum Of SI50j g.
The case comes 10 his court on x
eeptious 10 this ruling.
The question Of pleadit 2 thus pres IT
euted for the Determination # the court
must be deemed RS ulic1ts In Ills state
the ruling Of the presiding Justice was
correct.
The principle which lies at the bottom
Is, that where, Independently OF all
merits, party would deny the capacity
of the plaintiff and his right to be heard
in court in the case, the objection must
be interposed in limiue. 40 as TO prevent
unnecessary costs aud delay. L is q safe
and extremely convenient rule in prae-
tice, and not unreasonable in its require
ments. Il only demands that what is
preliminary in its nature shsll be inter-
posed and determined before the merits
are reached.
Each of the cases cited, 1t is true,
relates to al action brought by the
plaintiff as administrator and hot TO one
in which the defendant is sued 10 his
capacity - executor or administrator.
But d tortior the same rule must apply
in the latter case. When the defendant
il the suit is made party IL bis rep-
resentatiye capacity. the reasonableness
and prae-iCal convenience Of the rule are
still more apparent. L must of course
be a matter more peculiarly within the
knowledge Of The defendant whether he
Is executor or no'. aud if be would make
the o. lection fha' b. Is not II Is Only
HE ar.1 iUzs +hgF h. Oh
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-05
Hon. Geo. L. Macombcr.

The Augusta sponden' Of thu
Bangor Commercial has the following
appreciative sketch OF man who j. well
known in business circles in this vicinity.
IAN Augusta man, frequently .ce4
about the state Of late years and who
numbers hosts Of acquainranees. wha
has had a rapid rise in the business
world and IS now power to couture
with, is Hon. George +. Macomber. H
was clerk in the postoflice at a nominal
salary, % years ago. Today he il count
ed among the rich men Of Augusta and
his fortune is rapidly increasing. The
probabilities are that he will be a
millionaire in few years. He ia now
only 80 years old, mentally alert and
physically vigorous. He graduated
from the high school, clerked for Will
in the postofiice and then embarked in
the fire insurance business which he
prosecuted most vigorously. While he
was successful In this undertaking the
real turning point Ia his career came
when he plunged into electric railroad
construction. Soon after the intro
duction of electricity as motive power
for cars Mr. Macomber began to study
into the mysteries with the result that
he financed and constructed TIE Augusta,
Hallowell and Gardiner road which has
been profit bly, conducted ever since.
He is also president of the Rockland,
Camden and Thomaston railroad and of
the Knox Gas and Electric Co. He has
also been interested, along with Gov.
Hill, in the development of the Port,-
mouth, Kittery and York road He has
been moving factor in the construction
of several other roads, including TWO in
western states.
Mr.. Macomber's training along this
line has been so thorough that ne is
considered an expert in electric rosd
values. lie is man of splendid judg-
ment and remarkable business acumen.
His advice is frequently sought in this
direction. Bank Examiner Tmberlake
was glad to h3ve him on bis recent trip
to Indiapa to make an intelligent e.
innate of some road values in that state
pending the admission of bonds into
Maine. While electric road building has
absorbed much of Mr.. Macomber's tim
of late years, he is also interested in regl
estate, banks, steamboats, and other
corporations. He has been alderman,
mayor and representative. He Is one OF
the commissioners of the Augusta water
district"
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-05
The Sunshine Fair.

Owing to the inclemeney of the wealth
er and the long distances to ride in the
cold, the Sunshine fair and sale of Oct.
81 at North Madison was not as well pa.
tronzed as we had hoped. The sale
netted US seven dollars, forty-two cents,
with fair prospect OF disposing of u
few more articles and obtaining orders
for Miss Copp's beautiful shoulder
shawls. We are indebted to Mr.. l.. F.
Boardman's aged mother for the gift of
a small sum of money which is included
in the proceeds of the sale, all of which
will be taken to Miss Lillian Copp. This
Branch extends thanks to the friends
who have contributed articles for the
sale, as well as to those who gave US
their patronage, also to the many friends
who have in any way assisted US on our
quilt, thus enabling us to send gen
erous sum OF money for the free bed
fund in the hospital at Portland. B
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-05
The Iowa Idea.
From Speech of Senator Allison.

From Speech OF Senator Allsou.]
The DngleY law has now been in
force more than SIX years. Ii has pre-
duced ample revenue and given pre-
lection to our industries, and has in a
marvellous degree contributed to the
general prosperity of the country.
During this period great changes have
taken place in industrial and trade con-
ditions and circumstances, not only here
but abroad, and these changes make it
expedient and desirable that within a
reasonable time the schedule should be
reexamined with view to making any
necessary notifications because of these
changes. The friends of protection
favor this, with a view to ascertaining
what notifications are required to re-
move inequalities that exist and dis
examinations existing for or against any
interest and with view to increasing or
reducing rates of duty, MS the public
interest may require. Care should also
be taken to disturb as little as possible
the productive power, the wages of
labor, or the business interests of the
country. These need not and probably
will not be disturbed, il 1t ia known that
the work is to done go as to maintain the
policy of protection and by the friends
Of that policy.