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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-11

The elster Pica candata) is bird
that is respected and feared through
out south Germany. 1t belongs to the
raven tribe and is about the size of
dove, with black and white feathers
and long, pointed tail. 1t builds its
nest in orchards, and its life is sacred.
If 1t is seen three times in succession
on the same house top In place remote
from its home 1t Is believed to be a
sure sign of death In that house. If 1t
flies over house where any one is III
and gives its peculiar cry the sick per-
son is sure to die, but If it does not
scream the patient may recover. 1t is
better for the sick person if the bird
does not come near.
No one could be hired to bother these
birds for fear they might seek revenge,
and if by chance one of them should
die it is a sign of bad luck to the own
er of the property where it was found.
The bird is valuable insect destroyer
and in this way probably more than
compensates for the fear 1t occasions
among the farmers.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-11
THE HOME DOCTOR.
Remove warts by rubbing sevei

Remove warts by rubbing several
times with onion dipped In salt.
a hot strained infusion of camomile
flowers Is useful as n lotion when tho
eyelids are inhamed.
For construction Of the lungs mus
tard plaster should be applied. and the
surface Of this should be spread with
sweet oil or white Of egg to prevent
blistering the skin.
Dry heat is a valuable pain reliever
without any Of the depressing effects
common to drugs. It often possesses
sedative action on the nervous sys-
TEN obtained by other means.
A sly is best treated with an appn-
cation 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 proportion being five drops to half
a cup of water.
Vinegar, as is well known, prevents
dtscoloration. Battle a bruise with
vinegar as soon AS the accident hap
pens If it can be kept In place lay a
cloth soaked in vinegar over the in
jury, moistening 1t as 1t dries, and
there will be little If any discolora-
ton.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-11

One of the hardest things for most
women to learn is how to love wisely.
There are many women who "love not
wisely, but too WELL" and there are
many more who serve the idol of their
devotion with such heroic self sacri-
fee that their efforts waste their
sweetness on the desert air" When a
woman loves too unreservedly, too
openly, she takes from love It's deli
cacy, its beauty, its romance, and she
makes herself commonplace, says the
Pittsburg Observer.
How is it that a young man who is
very much in love with a young WON
an will soon find his affections for her
on the wane? Often 1t may be his
own fault yet often, too it is the
young womans fault that brought
about this Indifference to her. When
a woman comes off the high plane that
man sets her on. she Injuries her
self, and though she may lower Der
self simply to show her devotion to
him he cannot appreciate the efforts
that brought her condescension in his
ewes
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-11

A writer refers to the passage in
Fanny Kemble's "Recollections of a
Girlhood" where she tells of habit
her mother had of changing effects
in her living rooms. Instead of allow
ing sofas and chairs to retain undis-
turbed possession of the places to
which they had been first assigned, this
good matron frequently introduced
new combinations and new effects.
Try it, if you are in a state of dis
enlargement Pull your parlor to
pieces. Bring the piano out from the
corner where it has been standing
for year or more. Contrive corners
by the judicious use of screens and
drapery. Let the little rocker and the
lounge hobnob socially. Introduce a
growing plant or two If none has been
there before and if the light is favor
able. DO away with the monotony.
You will find real advantage in the
effort to change effects.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-11
Modifying a story.

In writing about the cowboys of
South America, Mr.. Paul Fountain
represents them as having been ma
ligned by other travellers who had not
come in contact with the men them
selves, but had listened to stories told
about them. To show that such stories
increase as the square of the distance
he tells the following anecdote, which
reminds one of the classic three black
crows:
A friend was travelling on foot to
place which he called "Chip City" AT
the first stop his host exclaimed:
"WLat Going to Chip? Why, they
killed seventeen men there in a street
fight last week.
happened to stop varied the story thus:
Going to Chip? Terrible place. Why,
they stabbed twelve men to death there
month ago.
At the third stopping place the story
was:
81 wouldn't go to Chip If l were you.
Worst rowdles in the state Six weeks
ago they shot seven men in cold blood"
At the weeks end it was:
mot nice place, Chip. Three
months ago they killed two men In the
street"
Arrived at Chip City, which was
mining place, my friend found that a
single man had been killed in a fair
fight about two years previously.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-11

Now that all things japanese are in
such favor, Japanese furnishing
schemes are of particular interest
japanese panels in anything from
quaint prints on native paper to ex-
quisite paintings and embroideries on
satin are to be had, many of them
In collections. Just how effectively
they serve in panellng must be seen
to be understood. Framed In dark.
handsome woodwork such works Of art
are delightful ms frieze for hall, IL
brary, den, dining or sitting room.
For a hall the long panels below are
splendid If done in the japanese h, ld-
made paper in leather effect. Or If
one has long panels like those in the
frieze they may be utilized with ad-
mirable results. Very rich will IT be
with the entire wall In handsome wood
panels quite in accord with the beamed
ceiling and the imposing stairway If it
be hall.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-11
FOR THE THIN AND SCRAWNY
Mi-o-na VIII Make You Plump and
Rosy Says Druggist r. w. Buck

Milo ma can hardly be termed a medi-
cine; it is in reality flesh forming food
Taken after meals it mingles with the
food you eat, enables it to assimilate
and be readily digesed, so as to make
rich blood and pleasing plumpness.
After Mi o-na has been used a week
or ten days noticeable gain in weight
is seen. The sallow complexion will be.
come rosy, the snnken cheeks will till
out, the habby flesh will become firm
and solid, the skin will have ruddy
glow, the eyes will be bright, the breath
sweet and the step elastic.
Use Mona for a month and all the
flesh of the body will be firm and solid,
and the outlines beautiful and sym.
metrical.
The flesh forming elements in Milo ma,
are combined with other vegetable prin-
ciples 80 that it heals all irrita ion and
Inflammation of the digestive organs,
in fact, the process of digestion itself
is made natural, SO that the food is
readily assimilated The worst forms
OF Indigestion are cured by Mi ma and
with the return of good health, emacia-
ton is overcome, and the thin and
scrawny are once more plump and rosy.
r. w. Bucknams customers have told
him of the remarkable results following
the use of MILO ma the great flesh form
ing food, and he is so thoroughly con-
WINGED of it's reliability that he is selling
it under his personal guarantee to return
the money if it does not give satisfaction
You who are thin and in poor health,
cannot afford to let another day pass
without getting a box of Mi-o-na on
these terms.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-11
To Induce Humility In a Peacock.

To Induce Humility IN n GeacOck.
If you wish to take the concelt out of
a peacock pull out his tail feathers and
as soon as he finds the glory Of his
plumage gone he becomes the hum
blest, most subdued and ashamed look
ing bird that ever walked the earth. \
peacock in full feather Is so vain and
conceited as sometimes to be really
troublesome. Not satisfied with squall-
ing at the top of his dlscordant voice
and with parading up and down the
walks with expanded plumage, he will
attack cats, dogs and even children and
has been known to seriously injure
small boys or girls that were incau-
tious enough to venture within his
reach.
Plucking his tail feathers, however,
causes all his courage to evaporate.
He will sneak around the yard like
whipped spaniel, will keep out of sight
as much as possible, and you will hear
nothing of him until his plumage has
again grown.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-11
Parrots Are Vegetarians.

Parrots are yegetarians. They live
chiefly upon a light but nutritious
diet of fruit and seeds or upon the
abundant nectar of rich tropical flow
ers. And 1t is mainly for the sake Of
getting at their chosen food that they
have developed the large and power
full bills which characterize the fami-
ly. You may have perhaps noted the
most tropical fruit eaters, like the
hornbills and the toucans, are remark
able for the size and strength of their
beaks.--Cornhill Magazine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-11

For every ten hours use the sewing
machine Should be oiled thoroughly
and all surplus oil carefully cleaned
away The machine when not in use
should be unbranded and the foot lifted
from the feed. 1t should be run stead
ily-never started or stopped with
Jerk. Care should be used In regard
TO the breaking of needles; nothing
contributes so readily 10 throw ma
chine out Of order as this. Anything
should be avoided. Should poor oil be
used and the works become gummed
in consequence, thorough oiling with
kerosene occasionally. afterward wip-
ing clean and oiiing with the best Of
sperm oil. will be found very effective.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-11

Professor Huxley invented the word
"agnostic." Finding himself one day
man without a rag of n label to
cover himself with" he concluded to
call himself bE name of his own
coming 1t came into his head, said
Huxley, as suggestivcly antithetic TO
the gnostic of church history. who pro
fessed to know so much about the very
things Of which he himself was ig-
norant, and the professor took the
very earliest opportunity of parading
it at our society, to show that l, too,
had tail Ike other foxes"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-11

ness. And the next man wanted Job.
Two days later Mr.. William Dunn
sat closeted with the governor.
Here are three letters" explained
Mr. Dunn-"one from Captain Kelly,
one from the chief and one from the
mayor. won't trouble you with the
two first" He laid the mayors letter
down in front of the governor and
dashed the signatures upon the other
two letters before him. The governor
merely glanced at them and then
perused the letter of the mayor. 1t
was a strong letter of recommendation.
Mr.. Dunn had taken care of that.
Don't believe I've got a thing for
you, Mr.. Dunn" said the governor,
but III see" He pushed a button.
"Sturgis," he said to a man who
appeared, this Is Mr.. Dunn, per-
sonal friend of Captain Kelly and the
chief up the state and of Mayor Clay
ton. They want to place him, and |
want to know what we've got on
hand"
We'll" returned Sturgls doubtfully,
left. and | don't know whether that
will suit any friend of the mayor.
doubt it, Still
what is it?' inquired the governor.
IT'S the head of that new record de-
partment. that's ALL"
"Well, that's a fact, Mr.. Dunn" in
terposed the governor, 81 don't know
-1,.,t1 fy. oil
we've got, and If you want it,
Dunn leaned forward in his chair.
"What does it pay, Mr.. Sturgis?" he In
quired
well, that's just it," returned Stur-
gis. 1T only pays $1,000 regular sald-
fy, but
Three thousandw gasped Mr.. Billy
Dunn.
Yes" returned Sturgis apologetical-
ly. II thought you wouldn't want it,
although there are lots of men that do.
Still, Mr.. Dunn, what with postage and
sealing wax and-and things, why, you
ought to get Mt least $1,000 out of it,
one way and another, during the year.
What do you think? It's the best we
can do"
Mr.. Dunn rose from his chair and
walked over to the window. well"
he replied finally. in doubtful tone
Of voice, I'll take 1t, after all"
The governor looked pleased. He
leaned over and whispered to Sturgis:
"This makes me solid now with those
up state fellows, and you can write
Dobbins and tell him that he can't
have the job. | didn't want him to get
it anyway. So it's all right all around"
"Well now Mr.. Dunn" said the gov
ernor as his visitor rose, you can
start in when you get ready, any time.
And when you 20 back remember me
to the mayor and Kelly and the chief.
They're good fellows, all of them.
Goodby sir"
kitty" exclaimed the Hon. Billy
Dunn few hours later, as he finished
his recital of what had happened. this
is my new motto. | made it up my
self"
Lets hear it," exclaimed Kitty ex-
pectantly.
The Hon. Billy Dunn drew himself
up to his full height.
It's Always seek an introduction
when in Doubt" he said. Its the
latest move in the game of politics. it
is ~
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-11
FOR Piles.
Sample mailed free.
One application gives relief.

The continued use of Hum
nhreys' 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 500. Sold by
druggists or sent prepaid on receipt of price.
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. William and
Jobn sts., New York.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-11
NOTICE Of FORECLOSURE.

Whereas Elizabeth S. Mills. OF Starks in tire
County OF Somerset, with Stephen c. Mills
Joining to convey his interest il the premises
as husband of said Elizabeth ). Mills by her
mortgage deed. dated the eleventh day OF July
1895. and recorded N the Somerset Registry of
Deeds, book 22A, page i4S. conveyed to William
Z. Perkins, of Norridgewock in said Coanty
o. Somerset. certain parcel of real estate
situate In Norridgewock in the County of
Somerset, containing Rbolt seventeen acres,
and bounced as follows: -Southerly by the
highway leading from Norric gewnck past or
by the premises formerly occupied by jones
futile as a homestead to Corsou's Corner so
called, in Starks; Easterly by the west line of
the ere Taylor farm, SO ca led, now occupied
by Bert Morrow; Northerly and Westerly by
land owned or occupied by Chss. u. Farrand
and b. +. Yesteu and whereas the said Will
liam E. Perkins, by his deed, dated the twenty
third day of September 1902, and recorded in
the Somerset Registry Of Deeds, book 25s, page
1853, assigned and conveyed to me the said
mortgage deed. the note, dent and claim
thereby secured. snd all his right, title and
interest by virtue of said mortgage. in and to
the real estate therein described: and where
as the condition OF said mortgage has been
broken, now therefore, by reason OF the
breach of the condition thereof claim fore
closure of said mortgage.
June /, 1903.
SAMUEL r. HARDING,
BY Walton & Walton,
3w23 His Attorneys.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-11
NERVOUS DEBILITY,

Vital Weakness and Prostra-
ton from overwork and other
causes. Humphreys Honeo-
pathic Specific No. %, in use
over 40 years, the only success
ful remedy. 81 per vial, or spec
ial package for serious cases, $5.
Sold by Druggists, sent prepaid receipt of price.
Humphreys Med. Co., William & John Sts,h
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-11
DR.. EmnOnS'

Monthly Regulator has brought happiness to
hundreds of anxious women. There ispositive.
ly no other remedy known to medical science
that win SO quickly and safely do the work.
any cause relieved Immediately. Success guar
anieed at any stage. No pain, danger, or Inter:
ference with work. Have relieved hundreds OF
cases where others have failed. Tho most diff.
efcial results guaranteed in every instance. Mo-
risk whatsoever. We treat hundreds of ladies'
whom we never see. Write for further particu.
lars and free confidential advice. Do not put of
TOO long. Allletters truthfully answered. re-
every possible condition and positively leaves
no after Ill effect upon the health. Sent by mail
securely sealed, $2.0o. Money letters should be
registered. Oh. j. w. EMMONS CO., ITO Ire
mont St., Boston, Mass.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-11

Mrs. Newrich lin the art store)-"W hat! A
thousand dollars for that little pictureG'
Desler-"Yes, ma'am. You see, it's done in
oil and genuine oil paintings are rather eX-
pensive." Mrs Newrich-"Yes, l suppose so.
The OIL Trust monopoly is certainly getting to
be something terrific"
Everybody's liable TO itching piles. Rich and
poor. old and young-terri6le the torture they
suffer Only one sure cure; Doan's Ointment.
Absolutely safe; can't fail.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-11
Contradictory.

81 asked" moaned Raoul, "haye zis
man good standing in ~ community?
You say, Yes. he has been sitting on
re bench twenty years oh, Zis lang.
vaigew-Chicago Record Herald.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-11
That Throbblng headache,

Would quickly leave you, if You used
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches
They make pure blood and build up
your health Only % cents, money back
if not cured. Sold by Geo. E. Sampson,
Druggist,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-11
This is to Certify

That J. n. X |. J. Smith Of skowhegan,
Maine, are the only authorized agents
for the MERRILL PIANOS in som
erset County, Maine: Also that the
MERRILL PIANOS which they are
selling with such great satisfaction to
to their customers, are the ONLY
MERRILL PIANOS made in this, or
any other country: ALSO that we, the
undersigned, manufacture the MER-
KILL PIANOS sold by l. y. 81. !.
Smith, at our factory No. 700 Harrison
Ave, ] oston, Mass. also that the
MERRILL PIANOS we are making
are the original MERRILL scales, and
are the highest grade in every detail
Of their manufacture, and are being
improved whenever the inventive fac
ulties Of our corps of skilled piano
workmen can devise any new ideas or
inventions OF real value. We give
seven years Manufacturers warrant
with every piano sent out Of our fac
tory.
sgned) MERRILL PIANO MFG co.
BY f. NJ. kILMFR. Treas.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-06-11
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.
In the District Court OF the United States for
the District OF Maine,
In BANKRUPTCY.

In the matter OF James VI
Eagestou. individually and Is BASKRUPrcY
as copartner N the firm OF J
V. Eagleston & Co. Bankrupt
To the creditors of James V. Esgleston, in
dividually and as copsrtner in the firm of j.
V. Eagleston K Co. OF Madison, in the County
OF Somerset and District aforesaid bank
rupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the sth day
OF June, 4. d. 1908. said James V. EAgleston, in
dividuslly, and as copartner in the hrm of J.
V. ERgleston Co. duly sdjudicated
bankrupt. and that the first meeting Of his
creditors will be held at Daniel Lewis office,
in Skowhegsn, Maine, on the 9th day of
June, a. d. 1903, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon,
at which time the said creditors may attend
prove their claims, appoint trustee. ex-
smine the bankrupt, and transact such other
business as may properly come before said
meeting.
June @ A. D. 1903. lw2l
DANIEL LEWIS Referee in Bankruptcy
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NOTICE..

:, careful attention given to the grading
VI Lawns and Cemetery lots Prices in
Teach of all. FRANK M. YORK,
3T2i' Mcclellan ST. Skowhegan Me.
r o. Box 28o,
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LIS 4 y IA IA Il,
BY J F Holman His Atty,
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(signed) MERRILL PIANO MFG co.
BY f. NJ. kILMFR. Urea.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-11-03
Administration OF
Franz and Deceit


Special Correspondence to Leader.
Washington, 3. C., Nov. 3.-The
Roosevelt administration has become
voclferousiy notorious for the gigantic
and unheard Of frauds that have been
perpetrated since its advent to power
and also for the slight efforts made to
expose them and punish the offenders.
A few OF the smaller fry in the post
office scandal hive been indicted aud
few have been tried. but not convict
ed as the evidence adduced by the
government attorneys was not suffi.
cient TO convince jury Of their guilt
The delay in investigating these scan
dals has been a boon to most of the
greater offenders, for that conveuiet
law. the statute of limitations, has ran
its course and the time had expired in
which they could be indicted rhst
the statute Of limitations covers a
number Of these questions is denied
by eminent lawyers, but the Repubii-
can Attorney General has decided tnat
it does, and there is no way of bring
ing the culprits to trial, if the law
officer of the government refuses to
act. AS hitherto mentioned in this
correspondence, one of the principal
participants in the leniency of this
accommodating statute is Representa-
tive Littauer, who, President Roose-
welt described as "his personal friend
and closest political advisor" Lit
tauer was charged with sharing IN the
profits of a large amy glove contract,
and that he had used his position as
a member of congress to obcain the
contract, Notwithstanding the provi-
sion of the law that no official should
be interested in any such deal When
referred to the Republican attorney
general, he promptly decided that Mr..
Littauer could not be prosecuted, as
the statute Of limitations mad run its
5ourse. so the closest political advis
,r" OF the president escaped the hu
initiation of a trial and possible con
wcuon Fraud ard graft is getting
mighty close to the white house when
the statute OF limitations has to be
pleaded for the personal friend" OF
the present occupant.