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The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-25

Wet soil assumes a darker color than
dry because its particles thus become
semitransparent as IL the case also
with a piece Of wetted tissue paper
or ground gia,-
This change Of color is due 10 the fact
that the intrrstices between the grains
of soil are filled with water. 80 tia
the number Of rejecting surfaces
which IN a dry condition scatter and
break np tie light, are greatly reduced
In number 1t follows that tAe total
amount Of light reflected 10 the eye is
CORRESPONDENCE diminished
In short, as the co.)r Shade of an
object depends upon Tie proportion Of
Hight that is reflected for all the aeAt
that falls upon it. dry soll IS lighter IN
shade than wet, which reflects less
light That portion Of incident .gat
which wet sosI fails to reflect peue.
trates below the surface. where it is
Lost or absorbed
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-25

One day. riding along the road. Gen.
eral Gordon came upon regiueutal
prayer meeting. which WIS very i'm
preSsive. The men We're kneeliug or
standing with bowed heads about the
chaplain. who was praying in Voice
of wonderful compass.
i'hr general checked ms horse ana re-
moved his hat and waited for the end
of the prayer. The chaplain asked the
Lord to give the men Of Lees army su-
preme courage to meet the great crisis
that had come upon them, fortitrde to
bear new privations and troubles
strength to fight against the pursuing
enemy. Just then tall private rose
from lis knees and shouted To the chap
lain: Pray for bread chaplain; pray
for bread, We have courage 10 spare
but to light We must have something to
eat Pay for bread" This broke up
the prayer meeting.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-25

In the year OF our Lord one thousand
nine hundred aud four. The following mat
ters having been presented for the sction
there pom. hereinafter indicated II is hereby
Ordere, That notice thereof be given to al
pc sons interested, by csu,ing g copy OF this
order to be published three weeks successive
ly in THE SOMERSET RRPoRrKR. newspaper
published at Skowhegan L said County, that
they may appear Probate Court to be
held at said skowhegAr on the
SECOND TUESDAY oP MARCH,
A D. 1904, at nine Of the clock II the forenoon
and be heard thereon ii they see cause.
Olive Townsend, late OF Solon, deceased.
First account Of Rufus h. Townsend, trustee,
presented
George W. II. Cooley. Of soiou. Petition to
have name changed 10 George Winfield Long
ley presented.
Charles w. Pullen. late Of s6owhegan, de-
ctAged. Will and petition ior sd nj nlstrstiou
with the will annexed prese nted by Amelia W
Pullen, widow Of deceased.
Clymena 7. W. RowelI, late Of solou. de-
ceased. Petition Tor the appointment Of
Amos Butler administrator presented.
Benjamin +. Bartlett ate Of New Portland.
deceased. VIII ana petition for probate
thereof presented by Martin ? Bartlett, the
execut 7 named therein.
Arianna \. Loomis. OF SsoWhegau sdjndg-
20 to be ci uusou-d m4nd. Petition FOR
license 10 sell an convey real estate present
ed by Alice ~ "aitti,5 guard an.
Margaret \ Walker ste Of Emoden de-
ceased " i+I anu petition 10Y pTobhtc lGeTeuf
presented by Sttamau A. ser. the eXeCu-
tor named therein.
Isaac Prenti-s late Of Brighton, deceased.
Petition Tor the appointment Of Martin Jones
Administrator presented.
Elizabeth +. ThomAs late q -hovhegan.
deceased. First and ms account ot George
Weymo uth, ad luistrstor, presented.
Lucinda kimball. ate OF Hattlaud, deeeas-
ed Petition toi the appointment OF John
whitney, administrator presented.
Norris Routhier, ate Of >AowheEsu, de
ceased VIII and petition for probate thereof
presented By Amanda Routhier the e1ecatrix
named therein.
Amos X. Wells ate Of 81. AIssns. deceased
VIII sud petitio4 Tor probate thereof present.
Ell by Albert F. Hard. the executor named
therein.
Allen :. Philpott. ate Of tNorridgewocS, de-
ceased, Petition for license 10 sell sud con
vey real estate presented by Elias Hutchins
guardian Of minor heirs.
Harry r. Gould, ste OF Madison, deceased.
tate presented by Charlotte II. could admin
lstratrlN.
Alma L. Hanson. iste OF Skowhegaa. de-
ceased. Viii snd petition for probste thereof
presented by Emms Hanson BArtmess ~ Yon-
kers New York, BENEFICIARY.
EDWARD DANFoRTH,
Judge Of said lourt.
a true copy. Sw-
Attest.-NArHAS Fowler. Resister
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-25
DR.. EmmOnS'

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The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-25
HORSES AT SEA.
gMey Can smell Lnnd Long before II
Comes In sight

fMey Can Smell Innd Long Before II
Comes In sight.
The ability Of horses 10 smell lanG
when far nj sea is hgt generally known
but the equine mnst be credited Will
This acute seusc.
When a we'll known horsefuan Of
Philadelphia went IL Europe solnr time
ago he took bloodel horse with him
Tie animal was in specially prepared
stall on deck and enjoyed tie tril
despite the rough weather. When the
horscman thought land should soon be
tighted, he asked the captain how far
the ship was from the Irish coast The
commander of the steamer in his usual
prun manner, replied Your horse will
tel you. Watch him
The owner Of tie animal could not
understand what the captain meant.
and he was not particularly pleased
with the answer Finally. however.
and a couple of hours before land WAS
observed. the horse. which was a mag
nificent bay. poked his head through
the grating and, stretching his neck,
Hhinnied loudly.
There you are said the captain 10
the horseman. Your horse smells the
land" The horse WAS like different
animal thereafter until the coast loom
ed up.
The captain in explaining the odd
occurrence said that the thoroughbred
detected the odor from pasture lands
that was waited far seward and that
horses ON board ocean steamers always
give the first signal when land is near.
Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-25
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

Whereas Angie $ Redmond OF Solon by her
mortgage deed, dated July 27th. 4. y. 1885, and
recorded in the Somerset Registry OF Deeds,
book 22s. Page SO, conveyed to WAyland
Leighton. a certain psrcel OF real estate stu
ted in Brighton, in the county OF Somerset
and bounded as follows: ReinE lots nine.
ten and eleven in the first range OF lots n said
Brighton, contsing $50 acres more or less Also
another parcel OF land in said Creighton. being
the south west quarter OF lot number ten ~
the second range OF lots In said Brighton, cen
tanning 50 acres more Of less. Whereas the SAID
Neylsnd Leighton oy his assignment OF mort.
gage, dated June Path 4 n. 1901 and recorded
in the Somerset Registry OF Deeds, Book -,
Page +ol. assigned and transferred to me, the
undersigned. all his right. title and interest,
by virtue Of said mortgage. in and to the real
estate therein described. and whereas the con.
dition OF said mortgage has been broken. now
therefore. by reason OF the breseh of the con
dition thereof. | claim y foreclosure OF said
mortgage.
solon, Maine, February 18th, 1soi
Sw7 SELDEN F GREEN.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-25
A POISON FACTORY.
The stomach Is Always Busy Form
ing Deadly Substances.

ing Deadly Substances.
The body is a factory of poisons. If
these poisons, which are constantly
being produced in large quantities in
the body, are imperfectly removed or
are produced in too great quantity as
the result of oyerfeeding, the fluids
which surround the brain cells and all
the living tissues are contaminated
with poisonous substances which as
phyxlate and paralyze the cells and 50
Interfere with their activity. This fact
explains In part at least the stupidity
which is a common after dinner eXpe-
rlence with many persons.
When food Is retained In the stom-
ach beyond the normal time, either be
cause of its indigestibility, the king
of too large a quantity of it or Grip
pied state of the stomach, these
changes are certain to take place. This
fact explains a very large share of the
myriad symptoms which atilict the
chronic dyspeptic The giddness, the
tingling sensations. the confusion Of
thought and even partial insensibility
which are not infrequently observed n
few hours after meals in chronic dys-
peptics are due to this cause. Here Is
the explanation of the iraSciblity. the
despondency. the pessimiSIn. the indie
cision and various other forms Of men
tai perversity and even moral deprav-
ity which are not intreuucntly assocl-
ated with certain forms of gastroin-
testinal disturbances London Family
Dna.tnr
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-25
For Piles.
Sample mailed free.
One application gives relief.

The continued use OF Hum
phreys' Witch Hazel Oil per-
manently cures Piles or Hem
oidS-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., 1904-02-25

Lady "stalkcr~a are numerous In
Scotland, and three ~ four peeresses
have placed quite "A large number OF
splendid @headS' to their credit. The
woman who can Shoot well and under.
stands the rules regulating sport is al.
ways welcome among the members Of
a shooting party in the covert and AT
moderate range behttiug her twenty
bore She can he relied upon To bring
down the birds as neatly and dexter
ously as her male neighbors
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-25
NERVOUS DEBITEET ETYY T

Vital Weakness and Prostra-
ton from overwork and other
causes. Humphreys HOmeo-
pathic Specific No. %, in use
over 40 years, the only success
full remedy. 81 pervial, or spec
ial package for serious cases, $5.
Sold by Druggists sent prepaid on receipt of price
Humphreys Med. Co., William John Sts., NY.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-25
All She Needed.

Paying Teller | can't cash this
check, madam until you are identified.
lfrs. Bright You mean have to iden-
hfy myself Paying Teller Yes,
ma'am. Mrs Bright How simple.
Have you looking glass ?-Philadel-
nhIn PreaR
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-25

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, having known F. J.
Cheney for the last l5 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and insnciylly able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
Ohio.
Walding, Kinnan 4 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., 1904-02-25
a stickIer.

''Say, pa"
''Well, whatf'
"What is the difference between see
ing your own finish and drawing your
own conclusionsT
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-25
II u.. "A Way of Its own.

"What do think of the ocean," said
Bridget as she was asked that question
by her friends. 81 think it's the most
peculiar thing l ever came across. -
Pennsylvania Punch BOWL
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-25

They are new people2"
Painfully new, They haven't even
any old point lace which has been In
the family for generations Puck
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-25

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Il you have that worn out, tired feeling.
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If you have Constipation or Biliousness
use BLOODINE LIVER PILLS, Pc per
box.
SoI II AM RFCaMMFNnHb ny
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-25
NOT i.

This is To certify that have given my adopt
ed sop, Harry Steyeus-Poulin, his time for the
remainder OF his minority / shall ray no debts
contracted by him or collect any OF his wages
after this date.
East Madison, Me, eeb. 18th, 1901
sw7s LUKE POULIN,
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-25
TUESDAY oPFEBRrARY

a T A PROBATE COURT held at Skep he
kAgsn, in and for the county Of Son ernet-
m he
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-25
sc Wall Street, NEW YORK CITY

All Of the sock companies OF Pc unell ( Go,
require figures to represent their net surplus
in dollars after adjusting their Baltimore loss-
e, which they are doing without waiting the
usual 10 days.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-25
PROBATE NOTICES.

TO All persons interested in either of Il e
Estates hereinafter named.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-25

to telegraph money to fetch my broth.
er-ln-law out Immediately! Give me u
kiss, little w0man.4
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-25
ANNUAL STATEMENT.

CHARLES FOLSOM j JOSEs, SkoWbegan,
3w6 4. &. HASKELL, Pittsheld. AGKSTs.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-25

GLORY" he exclaimed. taking posses
sion of her And see her" | IN going
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-25
SRcoND TUESDAY oP MARCH,

A. d. 1904, at nine Of the clock i 4 the forenoon
and be hesrd thereon il they see cause
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-01-13
is as vigorous and husky as most men Of

is as vigorous and husky as most men OF
half his years. His marvellous voice, it
is true, has lost little of its strength
and volume, but his shaggy leonine head
is as impressive as ever
It is understood that DR.. Hale will not
hold the position long. He is to spend
the winter in Washington with his son.
who is vice president of the Baltimore
& Ohio railroad, and he is engaged on
literary work which will occupy him we'll
into the spring; but after that is fin
ished he will return to his beloved Bos-
ton and leave the chaplaincy open for
some one of the young aspirants who
have been conducting an active canvass
for the place ever since DIR. Milburn died.
So long as DR.. Hale is chaplain the
devotional services in the morning will
attract fully as much interest as any
other portion of the senate proceedings.
Visitors to Washington will throng the
galleries at the noon hour just to hear
and see the eminent Unitarian divine
who is known to almost every grown
person in the United States by the things
he has written.
DR.. Hale and Senator Hoar have been
intimate friends from boyhood and it is
touching tosee the two old men together.
1t was due to the Massachusetts sem
ator's suggestion that his old friend was
invited to. become chaplain. 1t needed
only the suggestion to induce the senate
to act.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-01-13
SUBSTANTIAL WELL BOX.

lirst tier Continue TN this way, max
ing tiers of board, break joints, and
make the scantling do the same when
their turn comes. Thus the scantling
will need no further cutting if they be
all Of the same length and the start be
made as suggested.
Now begin to dig the hole square and
slightly larger than the box just con-
structed. When about ten feet deep, or
sooner if necessary, drop the box into
the hole, make temporary platform
around it and nail on two boards eight
or ten feet long upon opposite sides of
the box, and resting upon the platform.
Nail on other tiers of boards as before
as high as can be reached and continue
digging. When a clear space of about
six to ten feet is obtained below, knock
off the side supporting boards, and let
the boX-tube drop. Its own weight will
be sufficient Proceed as before with
the putting on of pieces until water is
reached
Such wells last for years without re-
pair, and if properly crowned and COW
cred are as free from danger of cor
tamination as any others. The matter
of cleaning is equally simple.-M. G..
Kains, in Ohio Farmer.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-01-13
THE FARM TELEPHONE.
1t Is n Potent Factor In Making Rural
Life Attractive to Old as
Well as Young.

Have you ever thought how many
hours out of every week can be saved
for yourself, your family and your
teams by the assistance of the tele-
phone? Have you ever calculated tho
minutes that can be gained in case OF
sickness or business emergencies?
Have you thought of the dollars you
might gain were you only in close touch
with the markets? Can you conceive
the pleasures to be derived from having
in your homes means of immediate COM
munication with relations, neighbors, or
friends, though situated miles away?
The telephone will pay for itself by
getting better market prices. 1t will
save several dollars every month by
avoiding needless trips to town. 1t will
deliver and receive kilograms and impor-
tant messages Immediately and without
extra expense. 1t will inform you on
weather predictions. 1t will order re-
pairs instantly when machine breaks
down. 1t will do visiting and make So
cial calls without the work of dressing
up and making dusty. sultry or freez-
ing ride 1t will get doctor on a mo-
ment's notice and maybe save loved
ones life. 1t will get election returns
as soon as they are in. 1t will keep away
insolent tramps and prowling burglars.
1t will keep the boys on the farm and
also the girls. 1t will make home hap
pier, brighter and better, and more de-
lightful in Thousand different ways.
Progressive farmers throughout the
country are installing telephones in
their homes, and in the near future
every agriculturist will have a direct
means of communication with the out
side world. Speed the day!-Midland
Farmer.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-01-13

brim on one side and continued un-
derneath the shape until they rest up
on the hair at the back. A few soft
folds of violine velvet also trim this
pretty hat.
Another hat shown is the latest
shape of turban. This hat is made in
black beaver and bordered along the
upper edge of the brim with two flat
rows of silk braid, one being black and
the other emerald green. Two smart
black quilts with silver stems COM
plete the trimming, each quill painted
with peacock's eye in shades of green
and white.
How cleverly are furriers manipu-
lating furs. 1t must be rather aggra-
waiting to the possessors of really
good sable to see that an Indifferent
skin can be dyed to closely resemble
Russian one. But those of us who can
not afford the genuine article are not
complaining on this account.
Cords and tassels, like braid, still
continue to be very favorite trim
ming. Cloth dresses also show garni-
lures of giace applique and velvet
pipings.
l do not think, however, that trim
nings are used very plentifully over
here, though they give a finishing
touch of chic to all the dresses.
Bands and sashes play an important
part on many toilette. We are still
wearing a great number of wide kid
bands, boned at the back and cleverly
contrived to come down small in the
j front. All the details and little access
sores OF the toIlette nave u De plen
chic to be tolerated here. We easily
tire of everything which can be copied
cheaply.
Purses studded with precious stones
still hold their own, and so indeed
does gold metal, studded with other
gems than baroque pearls.
Curious fiat gold purses, combining
card cases, are carried, having the
name traced in colored stones. Old
watch medallions and miniatures are
used as ornaments.
Some of the buckles worn at the
back of the new Louis XVI. waist
bands are perfectly beautiful. EN-
eralds and rubies seem the favorite
colored stones here, though diamonds
and pearls are still as popular as
ever.
Afternoon reception frocks appear
to be made in all the lighter and soft
ly clinging fabrics, with tiny little
gaugings, plaitings and ruchings, and
entredeux or medallions of lace.
Now that the 1880 effects prevail,
where mantles and furs are concerned,
it is necessary to wear something ex-
ira round the throat, and the most at
tractive little ties are being composed
of ermine and sable, with cravats of
cream. plated chiffon.
ELLEN osMoNDE.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1904-01-13

stantly failing
health, and when he went back to his
law practice in Chicago he found to his
dismay that the threads had slipped
away from him and that his place at the
bar had been taken by younger and
stronger men. The time came whsn he
was practically dependent upon his pen
sion and that was nearly eaten up with
the expenses of medical attendance, for
he is a sad sufferer from the wounds
which he received in the war.
When he was in Washington last Oc-
tober at the time of the unwilling of the
Sherman monument he was taken down
from the results of exposure and was
carried to the hospital, where for days
he lay between life and death. 1t was
then that Mrs. Logan took his case in
hand. She went to the president and
made fervid personal appeal for the
gallant old veteran. Sheurgedthat some
thing be done to rouse his courage and
give him renewed hope. The president
listened with deep sympathy and he
promised Mrs. Logan then and there
that at the very first opportunity some
thing should be done for Gen. Black. The
word was carried to the invalid veteran.
1t had the desired effect. He soon re-
gained his courage. and now the presi-
dent seizes the first opportunity to carry
his promise into effect.
Gen. Black, with all his physical in
trinity. will be an effective member Of
the civil service commission.
LOUIS A. COOLIDGE
Sweden's Army.
Sweden's regular army of 3S, 900 men
o,,d 4, Ai n NO oo,,,D,i,o,1 Ger