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The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-24
Househoid Pests.

bits of raw cotton or wadding satu-
rated with the oil of pennyroyal and
placed In corners or closet shelves and
In boxes will drive away several kinds
of Objectionable insects. cockroaches,
ants, etc." said an entomologist of the
agricultural department. placed In
saucer, It will drive away flies. l have
been told that 1t does so completely.
Saturated pads of the pennyroyal
placed between the mattress and
around the bed will drive away the
plague not given in the list of those
with which Egypt was scourged for
her sins. For this dreadful pest an
other excellent preventive and cure IS
an application to infested places Of
equal parts of kerosene and spirits of
turpentine Put the solution In the
joints and the cracks of the bed about
the surbase and in any other place
where the insects have found Judgment
and fill the cracks with hard soap that
can be so treated. This is an old fash
Toned and reliable remedy."-Washing-
ton Star
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-24
Nice Gift For a small Girl.

A birthday present of a bookshelf
filled with books for nine-y ear-old
girl Is a capital idea. 1t would be
good plan to choose a few Just a little
older than she would care for now.
Then year by year she would have a
new one to enjoy. The following list
includes more older favorites than new
er ones, but they are always new and
delightful for the child who has not
read them: "Timothy's Quest and
"Polly divers Problem" by Kate
Douglas Wiggin; Sara Crewe," by
Frances Hodgson Burnett; Hans An
dersen's Fairy Tales" AT the Back of
the North Wind" by George MacDon-
aid; Alice In Wonderland Lady
Jane" by Mrs. c. V. Jamison; Little
Women" by Louisa May Aleott; Wa
ter Babies by Charles Kingsley; THE
Tales Of Grandfather" by Sir Walter
Scott The Jungle Books, by Rudyard
klpllng; "Tanglewood Tales" by Ma
thaniel Hawthorne, and Leslie Cold
thwaite," by Mrs. y u. 7. Whitney.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-24

"Killing wouldn't be enough the
desperate muttered fiercely. "Pll mark
him for life, so | will"
The lizards meanwhile had darted up
on the canvas of the tent. They had
done all that they could In waking the
lieutenant. They could not fight for
him.
And while the lizards watched with
their beady eyes the iatruder thrust
the irons into the braZler. The lieu
tenants eyes were opeI now. for the
force of the opiate was spent. I he des
perado turned and caught their un-
daunted glance.
pig of a lieutenant he said vicious
~. ut is now | who have the power
| will wait until the irons heat, then
we shall see what we shall see" And
he kicked the helpless figure before he
turned again to the brazier.
As he watched the metal turn from
black to gray and flush into redness. a
cruel smile disclosed his fanglike teeth
otis most ready, my lieutenant" he
said tauntingly.
Noiselessly the tent flap swayed, as If
moved by a gentle breeze The mans
back was turned. He was too intent
on the brazier to see slight figure
which slipped through the aperture.
1t was Ysabel his wife.
The girls eyes dilated with horror
as she glanced from the bound lieuten-
ant to the deadly preparations of his
enemy. Then with little movement
she snatrhed the pistol which lay on
the table. At the sound the man at
the brazler turned and found himself
looking into the barrel held in her
steady hands. He was a coward, and
he quailed before her
Take those ropes off, she said i'm
periously in her musical Spanish,
pointing to the lieutenants bonds. IF
you do not will shoot YOU"
There was a tremor in her voice, but
her eyes We're unfinching.
The lieutenent watched her, fascinat-
ed. Her husband, sullenly accepting
defeat, began to unite the knots. At
length the captive was released and
the two stood silently before her. Both
seemed overawed by the beauty and
fearlessness of the woman.
Still pointing with her pistol, she
cried.
"Now, go-go-go Luigi, and never
come back again" Without a word
the desperate obeyed.
When the tent flap fell behind him
the pistol dropped from her trembling
fingers and she leaned against the table
as if for support.
WAS it wrong to let him go?' she
said appealingly. You would have
killed him if he had stayed, and
could not have stood that. Loved
him-once." There was a sob in her
throat. Now he will never dare to
come back again. | shall be free from
him. You will let him 60 for my
sakeY
As the lieutenant glanced from the
irons from which she had saved him
to her pleading face he could not but
consent. Yet, as she, too, disappeared
behind the coffee bushes, he heard her
choking sobs
1.-THE way of woman is hard said
the lieutenant.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-24

In a large oriental importing house
where all sorts of eastern dainties for
the table are sold they display stuffed
figs which look delicious and are GER
tainly not difficult to prepare at home.
The largest and finest figs should be
used. \ small. sharp knife must be en-.
ployed, rs the skin of this fruit is gen.
orally tough. Use nuts of almost any
kind English walnuts halyed, blaneh
ed almonds, sliyers of Brazil nuts or
pistachloS -candled cherries, bits of an
gelica, pieces of cnndied ginger and
bamboo, the last named detachable NOR
sci to be had at Chinese establishments.
Use small bits for the stutfing and have
a variety. Piled on a glass dish. the
stuffed figs will add greatly to the des-
sprt
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-24
Pretty Bedroom Screen.

A pretty and inexpensive screen for
a bedroom may be carried out with the
aid of severalfyards OF cream colored
brussels net The net Is first gathered.
top and bottom. ON a stout linen thread
and then stretched tightly on the
screen by means of tiny brass headed
tacks. 1t may be necessary to cover the
screen first with cheap silk in white or
some pale shade In order to prevent the
original covering from showing through
the net. The frame might also he enam-
eled In cream color. The effect when
finished is extremely light and pretty
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-24
An Inaufaitive Jury.

Gentlemen of the jury" said the
judge as he concluded his charge, III
the evidence shows In your minds that
pneumonia even indirectly was the
cause Of the mans death the prisoner
cannot be convicted
An hour later a messenger came
from the jury room.
THE gentlemen of the jury, my
lord" he said, desire information"
ION what point of eyidencer'
"None your honor; but they want tic
know how to spell pneumonia. Lon
don Globe.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-24

Before using new sponge beat II
and shake 1t we'll Then let It lie in
cold water all night Next day rinse 1t
through two or three fresh waters to
remove all sand and dust. When after
being used for some time the sponge
becomes sticky, soak 1t in warm water
with ammonia in it, tablespoonful Of
liquid ammonia to pint of water be
ing the correct quantity. Let 1t lie In
this an hour, then rinse in warm and
then in cold water. Set II in a current
of air to dry A sponge should always
be set where it will dry thoroughly. 1t
is II good plan TO hang it in a large
meshed net or in one of the Melted
sponge baskets that are made TO fit on
the WaShstand
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-24

The condition of timothy hay on Aug
was 90 as compared with 30 Oh
Aug l. 1902, s41 at the corresponding
date in 1901 and a nine year average OF
647.
Reports indicate nearly full crop Of
clover of medium TO high grade
The preliminary estimate of tn De.
tStment of agriculture is for winter
Wheat crop of about 4t0,oooa husG.
els. or an average Of III bushels PEI
acre as compared with 13s bushels las
year.
It is probable that If American celery
seed growers We're rs careful in their
work "a the French growers are their
seed would be as good
The wheat crop of India Is reported
unusually good
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-24
SEWING SCREEN.
A Handy Arrangement For Keeping
Things From Being Misplaced.

The handy sewing screen shown In
the accompanying Illustration Is one
that would bring delight to mother
whose sewing materials always have Il
way of becoming misplaced through
lack of a safe place for them. This
little screen will be easily made at
home by any one handy with hammer
and nails or by carpenter. II is paint.
ed to initiate cherry, oak or any wood
desired, and the cretonne is cut ont
and fitted and tackled 10 the frame
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-24
kodoI Dyspepsia Cure
DIR, EnnOnS'

Monthly Regulator has brought happiness to
hullreds of anxious omen. There Is positive.
y 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 rallied. The most DIM
cult cases successfully treated by NAL, and ben
eacial results guara In every instance. NO
risk " whatsoever. We treat hundreds of ladies
whom we never see. Write for further particus:
lars and free confidential advice. Do not put on
member. this remedy Ia absolutely safe under
every possible condition and positively leaves
no after Ill effect upon the health. Sent by mail,
securely sealed, 5000 Money letters should q DO
registered. DR.. j. w. EMM0NS CO., ITO Ire
mont St., Boston, Mass.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-24
Getting the Lattle One 10 sIeep.

AZ had tried everything to make my
little one sleepy Mt the right time
said one of the progressive mothers.
and all to no avail. He simply would
not sleep when l put him to bed. l
tried feeding him Just before taking off
his clothes Nothing had any effect on
his excited nerves. Then the doctor
suggested a remedy that worked like a
charm Taking off jacks clothes, l
sponged off his spine in hot water, be-
ginning at the neck and passing down
slowly and gently, and SO over and
over again. kept the water as hot as
could be borne and continued the treat
ment till the skin was red. Then the
back was dried gently and the child
put into bed. Either the gentle down
ward stroke or the hot water had
soothing effect on the nerves Anyway.
sleep was sure to follow. A week or
two of this treatment will usually eff
feet permanent cure"
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-24
Miss Charlotte KnoIIys.

\ familiar figure to all who visit the
English court is Miss Charlotte Knoll
lys, who has been in constant attend
ance on Queen Alexandra ever since
the latter came as bride from Den
mark. At that time Miss KnolIys was
appointed lady in waiting, and sic has
retained her post near the person of
the royal Alexandra unremittingly to
the present. During that time she has
met nearly all the rulers of Europe and
almost all persons of note from all
countries. She is very tactful. very
liberal In her views of society and is
accomplished in many directions. espe.
cially as a linguist She occupies II
warm place in the affections of the
queen.
Miss Knollys' brother, Lord Francis
Knollys is private secretary to King
Edward
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-24

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Catarh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO. Props,
Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned, having known +. J
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions,
and fnanciylly able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm,
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists Toledo,
Ohio.
walding Kinnan Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c per bot.
tie. Sold by all Druggists, 7sc.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-24

1t is best to remember that life is moi
written In lead pencil and erasing may
not be done until after the account has
been rendered to the Master-NeH
York Herald.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-24
A Dream Indeed.

Wife, dreamed last night that /
was In a storq that was full of the
loveliest bonnets and
Husband (hastily1-But that was on.
iy dream my dear
Wife, knew that before | woke up
because you bought me one.-Philadei
phia Press.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-24

ATA PROBATE COURT held at skor h
kAgan, in and for the county Of Sc erse.
on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF SEPTEMBER,
In the year of our Lord one thousanl
nine hundred aud three. The following INST
ters having been presented for the act1ol
ther upon, hereinafter indicated, it Is hereb,
Ordere, That notice thereof be given to a
pc sons interested, by cauting a copy OF this
order to be published three weeks successive
ly in THE SOMERSET REPORTER, newspaper
published at Skowhegan, in said County, tbs
they may appear Al Probate Court to b.
held at said SkowheRA. on the
SECOND TUESDAY or OCTOBER,
A. d. 1908, at nine of the clock in the foreno.
&C be heard thereon if they see cause.
David NJ. Butler, late OF New Portland. de.
ceased, Widows petition for allowance Pre-.
scented.
Martin II. stevens late of smithdeld. de
ceased First aud final account Of Calvin r
Pierce. administrator, presented
Gebrge A. Wing, late Of Fairfield, deceased
Will and petition for probate thereof present
ed by Llewelly Goodwin, the executor named
therein.
ed First account OF Warren Lanpher, exc.
cutor, presented.
Mary Lawrence, late of Skowh egan. de-
ceased. First and final account OF Albert
Whorff. ad nistrator, presented.
Sarah ID. Morrell, late of Pittsheld, deceas-
cutor, presented.
William H Stevens, late OF New Portland,
deceased. tirst account of Maria ). Stevens,
administratrix with the will annexed, pre-.
scented.
Mary L. Davis, late OF Canaan, deceased.
First and final account OF Etie Davis, ad min.
istratrix, presented
Marcia :. Bigelow, late of skowhegan, de.
ceased. Will and PETITE u for probate thereof
presented by Harry b. ribbals, the executor
named therein.
Asenath Dennis. late of Athens, deceased.
Will and petition for probate thereof present.
ed by Merton L. Dennis, the executor named
therein.
DanviIle :. Moore late OF Moscow, deeeas-
ed. Petition for license TO sell and convey
real estate presented b. Rose r Adams, guar
dian OF Leon Stanley Moore. minor heir.
Ellen J. Berry. late OF Riples, deceased.
Widower's petition for allowance presented.
Samuel L. Conant, late OF Skowhegau, de
ceased. Petition FOR license 10 sell ana ean-
yey real estate presented ty samuel 9enId'
executor,
Nancy Hanson of Palmyra. Of auseund
mind. Petition fer license to sell AID convey
real estate and invest proceeds, presented by
Lowell Il. Hanson of said Palmyra, guardian.
EDWARD F. DANFoRrH,
Judge Of said Court.
true copy. 3wSS
Attest.-StrHks FowHfR. Register
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-24
Fearful odds Against Him

Bedridden, alone and destitute.
Such, in brief was the condition of an
old soldier by name of j. j. Ravens,
Tersalles, o. For years he was troubled
with Kidney disease and neither doctors
nor medicines gave him relief. At length
he tried Eclectrc Bitters. 1t put him
on his feet in short order and now he
testifies, ''1'm on the road to complete
recovery" Best on earth for Liver and
Kidney troubles and all forms of Stom.
ach and Bowel omplaints. Only 5oe
Guaranteed by Geo E. Sampson, Drug
gist.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-24
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 sts. New York.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-24
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

Vital Weakness and Prostra-
ton from overwork and other
causes. Humphreys Homeo-
pathic Specific No. 90, in use
over 40 years, the only success
ful remedy. 81 per vial, or spec
ial package for serious cases, SIS.
Sold by Druggists sent prepaid on receipt of price,
Humphreys Med. Co., William & John Sts, N.Y.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-24

One of natures remedies; cannot harm the
weakest constitution never fails TO cure summer
complaints of young or old. DIR. Fowler's Extract
Of Wild Strawberry.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-24
PROBATE NOTICES.
To All persons interested In either OF n
Estates hereinafter named
SECOND TUESDAY OF SEPTEMBER.

ATA PROBATE COURT held at skor h
Agsn. in and for the county Of Sc erse.
IN
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Why He Died.

He was tramp compositor, down
OH his luck, and he had not had a
square meal for fortnight. In des-
peration he applied for work OH a
fashion magazine. and was taken on;
The copy with which lie was furnished
read something like this:-
Turtle green with garnitures OF
lemon white lace and champagne-co,l-
ored velvet constituted the lovely
gown we have illustrated above.
Brown bread is fashionable color
in crepe, and harmonizes well with but
tcr-colorcd lace.
"A gown of tomato red was delight
fully contrasted with the lettuce-green
velvet and oystcr-whitc applique.
vegetable silk braid is one OF the
new trimmings.
"a charming breakfast gown Is
shown in bect-red cashmere.
Egg blue and melongreen are de-
lightful new tints.
"Claret silk makes charming
blouse.
"All shades OF brown are popular, in
GLIDING chocolate, chestnut and hlbert
and the biscuit shades are also prom
inent.
"A coffee -colored dinner gown had
sleeves. OF cream mousseline i'll souttie
style.
"Prune color promises to have a
great run.
apricot, orange and banana are the
newest shades of yellow
Almond white galloon appears on q
wine colored broadcloth gown, anc
motifs OF pistachc velvet were intro
duccd for contrast. Crushed straw,
berry has given way to the grape
shades, and mulberry to bonbon pink
Tobacco is one of the most becom
ing shades OF brown
His fellow printers noticed that he
acted strangely and groaned at times
but before they became aware of the
seriousness OF the case he fell to the
floor and expired. The coroner's iur!
rendered a verdict OF acute dyspepsia
supcrinduced by eating"
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ease. Doan's Kidney Pills cure all
kidney and bladder ills. Read the fol-
lowing case:
Veteran Joshua Heller Of I06 South
Walnut street, Urbana, ILL.,, says: I'm
the fall of 1890 after getting Doan's
Kidney Pills ut Cunningham Bros.
drug store in Champaign and taking
course of treatment | told the readers
of the papers that they had relieved me
of kidney trouble. disposed of lame
hack with pain across my loins and be-
I.cath the shoulder blades. During tho
interval which had elapsed | have hnG
occasion to resort to Doans kidne!
Pills when | noticed warnings OF at
tack. On each and every occasion the
results obtained were just rs salisfac
tory as when the pills were first
brought to my notice. ! just rs en-
phatically endorse the preparation to
day as did over two years ago"
\ FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured Nj Heller will
be mailed on arplica ion to any part
of the United StHtes. Medical advice
free; strictly conf 4ential Address
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo. n. Y.
For sale by all druggists, price 90
cents per box.
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Very Irritating.

A man may without rcproach refer
to the excellence OF his own work, but
at the same time it is never well TO
call attention to ones own skill by
casting aspersions upon the ability OF
others. A piano tuner had nearly fin
ished his work on the piano when he
looked up and said to the lady OF the
house,
Your instrument was in all awful
condition You ought to have sent iol
me sooner
1T was tuned only three months
ago"
Then the man who did it was igno
rant OF his business
DO you think so?"
I'm sure OF it, ma am. He ought
to be saving wood or cleaning the
streets instead OF tuning pianos. A
| fingers equally delicate to handle ii
and it needs an accurate car, too. The
person who attempted to tune this III.
strument last evidently had neither
Here the tuner regarded his own
hands compldccntly, and then contln
ucd,-
In fact, | am free to say, he add
ed that he did more harm than
good
Il can hardly think it is so bad a
that
We'll, he certainly didn't do it any
good May ask who the man was?
certainly. 1t was yourself
Madam, YOU are mistaken. | never
,upnI ,tnpn this hnusp hrfnrp
"Probably not; but you tuned that
instrument nevertheless, or attempted
to. 1t belonged to Mrs, Jones, OF
whom | bought it. She told me YOU
had always tuned it and to send Tor
YOU when it needed tuning again.
On his way home the man reflected
solcmnly on the irritating way some
women have OF presenting facts.
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did not hinder me from pursuing my daily
work.
II should like to see our Board Of, Health
give 1t Official recognition, and have 1t
used generally among our poor sick reopiie
in Greater New York. - Joseph "a.
Finn.
d. L. Wallace, charter member of the
International BARRIERS Union, writes from
Is Western avenue, Minneapolis,
Mimi:
Following a severe attack of la grippe
I seemed to be affected badly all over. |
suffered with severe backache,. indiges,
ton and numerous ills, so ] could neither
eat nor sleep, and | thought | would give
up my work, which could not afford to
do Sc.
"Onc of my customers who was greatly
be,ped by Peruna advised me to try it.
and | procured bottle the same day. !
used it faithfully and felt a marked i'm
provement During the next two months
I took five bottles and then felt splendid.
Now my head IS clear, my nerves steady,
| enjoy food and rest well. Peruna has
been worth a dollar dose to me. ID. l.,
Wallace.
Mr.. o. H. Perry, Atchjson, Kan,
write:
Again, after repeated trials OF your
medicines, Peruna and Manain, give
this as my expression of the wonderful re-
su,ts ,t your very valuable medicine in It's
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by local application as they cannot roach the
diseased portion Of the ear THERE'S only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by consti.
tutional remedies. Deafness Is caused by an
inhamed condition Of the mucous lining OF
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is in
famed YOU have rumbling sound or imper-
.ect hearing, and when 1t is entirely closed
Deafness is the result and unless the inaam'
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, hearing will
be destroyed forever. Nine cases out of ten
are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an
infiamed condition OF the mucous surface.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness (caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Hall 8 Catarrh Cure. CIR
cuars sent free. FL. CHENEY 4 Co. Toledo, ..
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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effect. in my case after repeated trials.
First, it cured me of chronic bronchf
tbs of fifteen years standing by using two
bottles of Peruna in January, 1894, and no
return of it. ,.,.
"Af.er was cured Of bsonchitis | had
la grippe every winter for several winters.
But, through the use of Peruna, 1t got
gradually weaker in its severity, until IL
dwind,ed down to mere stupor for two
or three days. Now the stupor does
not trouble me any more" u. n.
Perry.
A Congressman's Experience.
House OF Representatives
Washington, ID. q.
Perura Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Gentcmen-"I am more than satisfied
with Peruna. and find it to be an excellent
remedy for the grip and catarrh: l have
used il in my family and they all join me
in recommending it as an excellent RENEE
dy.'
Very respectfully,
George II. White.
II you do not receive prompt and salts
factory results from thcu Of Peruna write
at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a full
statement of your case, and he will be
pleased 10 give you his valuable advice
gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, y.